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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
THEY WORSHIP SMALLPOX.

They worship smallpox in western
Hindustan" said the missionary.
His auditors gave a gasp of horror.
But don't misunderstood me. Don't
get a wron gimpression," he resumed
Il don't mean to say that they love
smallpox and desire it. On the con
trary. they loathe and fear it. Hence
their worship, a worship born of hate
and terror.
"They have goddess of smallpox.
She has a cruel face, two mouths,
four red hands. They pray to her
regularly Fresh flowers are always
lying at her feet. A special priest
tends her shrine.
And much time and money are
wasted on this goddess that might
better be devoted to the purchase and
application OF some good pure vac
cine virus"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
PREHISTORIC SURGEONS.

A row Of skulls grinned steadily
from a glass shelf of the museum.
Here" said the curator, taking one
down, "is a piece of prehistoric sur
gerry. The hairy. prognathous man
with pointed ears to whom this skull
belonged once underwent the opera.
tion Of trephining."
He pointed to a circular mole, the
size Of dime. in the yellow-brown
bone.
This biped once had piece Of his
skull depressed upon his brain" he
said, "and surgeon cut out the de.
pressed bone, freeing the brain again.
Who would have thought. without this
evidence, that in those prehistoric
days, when mans own hair was thick
enough to protect him from wind and
cold. when he ate his old people, when
he lived In a treetop, he already had
surgeons, capable of performing the
difficult operation OF trephining?"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
ALL OvER

Harper's Weekly.
One afternoon, during an adjourn
ment for the holidays. a number of
prominent senators and representa-
tives visited Monticello. the home OF
Thomas Jefferson.
A venerable negro acted as guide
for the party, and the distinguished
callers were much Interested In his
quaint disqulsitions upon the place
and its memories. To this old fellow
one OF the western representatives
CHANGED to address the question
whether any battles had been fought
In the vicinity Of Monticello
mo, sah," promptly replied the
aged darky, no, sab. not sence de
wah. sab"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
RECALLS
CUTLER
MURDER

COLORADO SPRINGS, Oct. 14.-Ad-
vices received here this morning cor.
roborate the news received last night
and printed in the morning paper that
the man who murdered William Ellis
at Berkeley. Cal, on Wednesday is
Milton Franklin Andrews, the murder
er of Bessie Bouton. known as the
Mount Cutler murder mystery.
The Identification seems complete.
The police of every city In the coup.
Try have been notified and are on
still hunt for Andrews. who is also
known as William Curtis, and his
handsome female companion. both
wanted for the California murder.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
PROOF POSITIVE.

Coppers. the Millionaire OF Butte,
WAS In Rome. buying statuary for his
new Fifth avenue palace.
And you are sure this Is a genuine
Michael Angelo?' he said.
"Sure?" replied the dealer. I'm
prove 1t to you"
And he shouted in loud voice:
"Mike!"
A workman, coming from the studio
In the rear, saluted respectfully.
Mike. who carved this antique ?''
ME, sir, NJ. Angelo, SIR" the work
man answered.
Coppers. convinced at last. drew out
his checkbook.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
ANOTHER DEATH FROM
PEORIA BANK FAILURE

PEORIA, H., Oct. l4.-Nelson Burn.
ham, venerable stakeholder in the
Peoria National bank, died last night
suddenly aged 80 years. of nervous
prostra'ion superinduced by disclos-
ures compromising the bank, which
closed Its doors recently because of
Superintendent Douehertys disclos.
ures. Following so close on the death
of c. c. Lines. bank official who
died from the same cause on Tues
day, the community is much Impress
ed with the effect of the Dougherty
affair
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
HIGH OFFICIALS RECEIVE
THEIR SENTENCES TO-DAY

PORTLAND, Ore. Oct. i4.-Federai
Judge Hunt today denied Congress-
man Williamson a new trial and sen.
fenced him to ten months In prison
and to pay fine OF $500. Marion
Beges. former United States commits
sioner. of princeville, got the same
sentence. DIR. Van Garner. William
sons partner, got ave months and a
fine of $1,000,
A stay of execution WAS granted
pending an appeal. The three men
were convicted of conspiracy to ac-
quire government land fraudulently.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
THE WORM TURNS.

The minor poet brooded over his
lemonade.
"Shh," he said darkly. Can you
keep secret7"
It'll DEATH his companion replied.
Know then" said the poet, selling
the others wrist, that I am to be
avenged at last on the editor Of the
Trash magazine. | sent him a SON.
net last week and poisoned the gum
on the return envelope"
And with harsh. blood-curdifng
laugh the desperate young man passed
out into the night.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
GARTER FACTS AND FAhc,Es.

The girls of Tuscany wear daggers
in their garters.
In Mississippi lost garter means a
lost sweetheart.
brides garters should be pale
blue-the sign of long and happy
married life.
Certain coquettes of the Austrian
court wore bells on their garters in
1872.
Queen Elizabeth's garters were of
cloth Of gold with buckles Of diamonds
and seed pearls.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
WILL FIGHT ONE INSURANCE
COMPANY At A TIME

JEFFERSON CITY, Oct. 14.-Super.
intendent of Insurance Vandiver,
when asked today what action he in
tended to take against the Mutual Life
on account of the 100000 contributed
to the Republican campaign fund,
said; Il can only reiterate my state
ment about killing one snake at a
time
Vandiyer's ultimatum to the New
York Life expires November I.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
MISSOURI BUILDING
BURNED AT PoRTL AND

PORTLAND. Ore, Oct. 14.-The
Missouri building at the Lewis and
Clark exposition was completely dc.
stroyed by fire of an incendiary origin
last night. At first it was thought
the fire was caused by defective wir-
ing, but several witnesses have been
found who make 1t almost certain the
fire was caused by vandals Practi,
cally nothing of the handsome s.
souri, exhibit was saved.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16

fact connected with the - / of Sir
Henry Irving were his final utter
ances. The last words of the play,
as the curtain rung down on the
death of Beckett. Into the hands of
the Lord, into the hands" were the
last words he uttered. as he never
spoke after his collapse in the hall
of the hotel, where he died
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16

II Is expected that the present po-
tato crop viii demand price close
to the dollar mark by the time local
dealers begin to put in the winter
stocks.
Buildings for the government at
Shiprock and building booms at Aztec
and Pennington and all over San Juan
county are taking good many me-
chanics out of Durango because the
builders are delaying building. II we
take n building start we will have to
send out for new mechanics.
So far as local business Is concern.
ed, the ID. q II. c.. the Silyerton
Northern and the Silverton & Red
Mountain railroads have pooled their
issues and from now on the business
or these lines will he handled through
Joint agency with Il. s Warner. of
the Rio Grande, In charge. The sta
tion accounts of the three roads have
been consolidated and hereafter will,
he kept together. all of which viii
N'N"'s oHDliiN matters and render
the handling and transfer of freIyh,
a much easier and more speedy mat
ter The arrangement is very pleas
ing to local shippers to whose advai /.
age 1t Will be.-Silverton Standard
o.
AT last the Silverton a. Cascade ;on |
road running up Sultan mountain |
and past Molas lake. is no mora as A |
toll thoroughfare. 1t having hean pur
chased by the county from its owner.
Herbert Weir. for the sun Of $500. |
The road was chartered and built rine. |
teen years ago by the Sliverton Il |
Cascade Toll Road company, and for
years past has been In possession of |
and under the management Of Mr..
Weir, Lately the road das beer. al.
owed to run down and get into Dad |
repair so that the county commission.
ars considered 1t for tn, best inter.
ersts of the county that the thorough.
|are be taken in.-Silser Oh Standard
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
PEACE IN THE FAR EAST
NOW AN ASSURED FACT

WASHINGTON. Oct 14.-Peace in
the far East is now an assured fact.
The state department has been Off
cially advised that both the czar and
the mikado signed the peace treaty
today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
MANY REGRETS SENT TO
HENRY IRviNG'S SON

LONDON, Oct. 14.-Nearly every
prominent actor in England sent re
srets on the death of Sir Henry Irv-
ing to the the latter's son. The re-
afternoon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
oURAy HAD DANGEROUS BLAZE
Special Phone to The Herald.

''0F'e 20 7 IIV FItT uIU
OURAf. Oct 1i-The beautiful
Beaumont hotel, built with the effort
OF better days, came near going up in
smoke last night. Fire started in the
Kitchen at quite late hour, 1t is pre-.
sumed. and was making rapid devasta
tin when discovered The flames
were confined to the kitchen and the
damages will not exceed s40O or $500
TIE Beaumont is one of the pret.
uest of western hotels. both in plan
and structure. and is known from
ocean to ocean, having housed some
OF the most prominent of American
people
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
sTockHoLDERS OF FAIR WILL
RECEIVE A DIVIDEND

PORTLAND, re, Oct 14.-Today is
Stockholders day at the exposition.
Wrecking will begin after Monday
President Goode announced today that
the stockholders will receive divi-
dend of between 80 and 40 per cent
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
TELEGRAPHIC
AND GENERAL
NEWS ITEMS

The Portland exposition closes at
midnight tonight.
Sir Henry Irving died suddenly in
London last night.
John w, Gates, after living in New
York for six years. has finally taken
up his legal residence there.
The government monthly report In
dicates a total yield of 2.620.O00. 900 of
corn and 6S3,311 900 of wheat.
Private Albert Laste was dragged
to death at Fort Riley yesterday and
several others were severely injured.
The roads running out of Chicago
have established a $33 rate for four
months out of the year on California
passengers.
Joseph Stubbs. state statIstician, has
compiled reports showing that there
are 725,40g church members In Indi-
ana, G.06S churches and church prop
erty valued at $21 ,124 ,52S.
Statues of angels erected in Cathe-
dral of St. John the Divine. New York
City, which were criticised because
they are represented as feminine in
stead of masculine, were destroyed by
| Gutzom Borgium, the sculptor who
| made them.
| The New York National league evf-
| IDENTIFY has a cinch on winning the
championship over Philadelphia, nav
ing won three games out Of the four
played, winning yesterday by a score
| of / to o. The Boston Americans won
over the Boston Nationals, 6 to q St
Louis Americans over Nationals by
to !, and Chicago Nationals over the
Americans. 3 to 2.
Governor Mcdonald is in receipt oi
65 cents which he does not know what
to do with, having been contributed
by man who swIped an ornamental
electric globe as souvenir from the
state capitol building and later be
came converted by the Salvation
Army and returned the value OF the
same to relieve his conscience. It's
too bad more people are not converted
Rockefeller, Morgan, ct al.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16

Methodists OF the Rock River ron.
ference In session at Freeport. ILL.,. af-
ter a heated debate. decided to take
no action In regard to the strike of
the printers against the book concern.
and resolution demanding that the
book concern withdraw rom the ~
pothetae was voted down.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
NO HOPE FOR CON-
GRESSMAN SIMPSON

WICHITA, Kas.. Oct. 14-At noon
today the condition of ex-Congress-
man Simpson was unchanged There
is no hope for mis- permanent recov-
cry.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
BODY OF A. g. DOUGLAS WILL
ARRIVE THIS EVENING

Al.AMoSA, Oct. IA. b. Douglas
who arrived here from Durango We'd
nesday evening, suicided by taking
morphine. He registered at the Vic
toria hotel October II. He arose from
his bed about 1890 Thursday morning
and complained of having a severe
headache. He was in his room near
yiy all day, coming down to supper.
and retiring again to his room. He
was found dead yesterday afternoon
by the porter who went 10 inquire as
to his condition.
Coroner Swanson was summoned
and he at once impanneIed a jury
which gave verdict that Douglas
came to his death by morphine polls.
oning.
Death was announced in The Herald
columns yesterday afternoon, and 1t
was the general belief here then that
it was suicide.
The body will arrive in Durango
this evening, accompanied by Ed Val
hagen and brother of deceased An
other brother will arrive tomorrow
evening from Fort Collins.
Exalted Ruler A. F. Hood of the
Durango Elks wired to have the body
embalmed and shipped to Durango.
The cause of suicide is secret
doubtless to all save the suicide. and
this secret will 20 to the grave with
him. His wife and closest friends do
not know. They conjecture only that
it might have been physical suffering
It is said he had something kindred
TO Brignt's disease, but he had been
riding the ranges near lockwood and
when he came to Durango he had fire.
quently told his friends that he felt
better than when he was in the city.
1t is presumed by some Of the med
ical fraternity that his physical con-
dition mad affected his mind. All that
he did in the transfer of his property
to his wife Wednesday morning was
deliberate and appeared to those who
Witnessed his deliberation that he was
perfectly rational. He told his friends
he was going but did not tell his life
partner, and the only theory or con-
clusion is that his mind became un-
balanced.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
FATAL RE-
PAST ON
HORSE MEAT

TWIN FALLS, Idaho. Oct a.
Italian section men made meal from
a horse which had been impregated
with strychnine 10 kill coyotes. Six
Italians are dead and seven are ser,-
ously ILL.,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16

Durango dealers have sold great
which indicates two facts: The prog
ress Of farming requires the machin.
cry and the farmer has the money
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
SEVERAL LIVES LOST IN
SINKING OF RIVER BOAT

NATHEZ. Miss, Oct. 14.-A boat
was sunk at Vicksburg this morning
and between fve and ten men were
lost
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
MILITARY GRANDEES
RETURN FROM JUNkET

NEW YORK, Oct 14.-Generals
Chaffee, Bell and Crozier, with their
stats, arrived today from Europe,
where they inspected the armies.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
KILLED IN ATTEMPT
TO RESCUE HIS CHILD

CHICAGO, Oct. 14.-Joseph Katien
and daughter Annie, aged 2, were kill.
ed in fire which destroyed their
home this morning. The father lost
his life in attempting to rescue the
child.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
THE TAGGART CASE STILL
BEFORE THE PUBLIC

WOOSTER. O.. Oct. 14.-Judee
Eason decided to leave Emore. the
younger Taggart boy in the care OF
his mother. The elder boy. Culver.
may go with the father to Columbus
barracks. The arrangements may be
changed any time the court secs fit.
The Judge also directed that both
parents may see either child at any
time. Mrs. Taggart received the news
that riddles is to remain with her
with tears of joy. Taggart said 81
sympathize with Mrs. Taggart. II
there is anything in reason not pro
yided for in the decision regarding the
cnildren | will see her wish is grant
ed. feel no bitterness towards her"
WASHINGTON, Oct. lit is like
ly that the Taggart case will be fought
over in the military courts. The war
department will probably review Judge
Easons decision. If Taggart don't
take action against Lieutenant For
tesque and General Minor. the depart
ment will. Possibly Taggart will be
tried on cross charges filed by Minor
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16

There are said to be 10000 million
aires in the world at the present time
half of whom are In America.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16

Want ads. in The Herald bring re
suits Immediately.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16

II you have anything to sell advsr
tise in Tho Herald.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16

All gentlemen usually wear . Kneg
hat 70 be had only at NatAan's.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16

The Graden people are making 4
run on soap. Get In on the deal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16

John w Gates, after living in New
York for six years, has finally taken
up his legal residence there.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16
LAST WORDS OF SIR HENRY
IRVING WE'RE SIGNIFICANT

LONDON. Oct. 14.-A significant
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16

The government monthly report In
dicates a total yield of 2.62O. 900 900 OF
corn and 6S3,3l1 900 of wheat.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16

The Portland exposition closes at
midnight tonight.
Sir Henry Irving died suddenly In
London last night.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16

1t is expected that the present po-
to the dollar mark by the time local
dealers begin to put in the winter
stocks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-16

Private Albert Laste was dragged
to death at Fort Riley yesterday and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-27

as large as birds eggs and broke many
window pancs and damaged fruit trees.
The wind blew down 10 or 10 great will
lows at Salem Willows and injured other
features OF the resort
The storm i'm Salem lasted three-quar-
terS Of an hour
DROP OF TEMPERATURE.
Many trees were blown down I'm Marble
head and the trolley wires were dam
aged 10 some extent.
Boston felt the effect OF the storm at
about 2:30 o'clock. and for one minute
the rain fell In sheets. Is Of an inch being
the record i'm that time. Some damage
was done about the city by the wind
At Brockton, % miles 10 tho south. the
storm put in an appearance about 3
o'clock. and the lightning struck in three
or four places, but without any great
amount OF damage.
The electrical features ~ tho storm
seemed 10 have exhausted themselves
south OF Rrockton. for az Plymouth
where the storm began about i;3o O'Clock
Il was unaccompanied by thunder or
lightning.
There was some anxiety AZ Plymouth
late I'm the afternoon as Ia tho safety Of
tho steamer Plymouth. which left for
Boston with 20 passengers about an hour
before the storm broke.
The steamer was caught Off tho Gurnet
by the northc8stcr which followed tho
STERN ana had n hard time getting into
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-27
FRESH AIR OUTINGS
Proyid!rcs BGys Club Management Plans
Sails fer The Poor.

Th c management OF tho Providence
Boys club and particularly Percy t..
Smith, the superintendent. who has had
considerable experience IN New York
Fresh Air work is planning couple Of
outings for women and children who arc
unable to afford tho luxury OF such a
trip ON hot days depending upon their
own resources Circulars have been sent
out TO charitahlv disposed people I'm this
city aud vicinity calling attention 10 the
worthy purpose In view and assuring
them that contributions will reach worthy
ners. salaries or FOUNDERS
n is hoped 10 get 2 boa for different
davs that will accommodate 5oo or 80
folk. give then, = good s1il y three hour
stop . sonc pretty quiet resort and
BRING them home. mothers and babies. all
safe ard sound In time TO get supper for
tho brcadwinners
The fund will also he used for a Fresh
Air fund for sending children TO tho coun-
try for n week or so
Next week there will be a trip 10 Sea-
comet for n starter.
Contributions for tho work will be re-
cclvcd by Albert l.. Anthony. treasurer
Of tho Providence Boys club.
These are members OF the Boys club
board Of directors: William r. Cram
DAN president: William L. Ifodrmqn
vice president: Albert J.. Anthony. treas
uror. Livingston Ham. secretary: Fred
crick A. Ballou. Rathbonc Glrdue-. Al.
fred Stone, Charles 4. Catlin
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-27
CLOSING RECITAL
Gi,an by Pupils Of Oscar c. Roy Cod
Violin SeiecllHs Heard.

The final recital for this season Of the
~.lolln pupils OF oscar &. Roy was
held at the Fielden-Chase school 10
Greene street. last evening.
Mr.. Roy ,was assisted by Simeon Bo-
dreau. tenor who gave with feeling Guy
d'Hnrdelot's Sons TOT" and schubert's
who Is sylvia" The program follows.
simple Avcu." T. Thorne. Master
Fourier; "Berceuse.' B GODDARD. Master
Beck. Jr. third ar. varied. 90. lis. On.
Dancla. Niles Holt. second air. varied. op.
lis. Oh. Darcla. Miss Rrooks. Sercnade.
Pierne. Miss TherouN. nrh air varied
op. IFS. Oh. DauCla. Muster Essex Sans
TOT" Guy dHardelot. Mr. Bodreau: in
! troductlon and pQlunnlse, op Il &. n Al
len Miss IIughes Romance s Svend-
sen. Mr. Harvey. "Sccne Dc Ballet" Ch
Dc Beriot. Miss Hackeraon: "Who n Syl-
VIA Schubert. Mr.. Bodreau, Romance
| from Alhum Leaves ". NiruNtemps
Mr. King Andante Caprice Oh. De Be
riot. Miss Coupe. (aD "Ballade and Polo
naise" W NicuNtemps. fbl 'Nive IN Can
adienne.' Oscar Nsrtcl Mr. Rohitaiiie
Mies Y. l.ula Thomas David v Carer
| and oscar e. Roy. acCcmpanisis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-27

Mr.. Cadara's advantage. He was easy
AID natural as he Is at all times, and
gave conviction and sincerity 10 every
line he spoke. The highest praise that
can be said OF him is that he seemed
10 have played the part a whole season
instead OF but five rehearsals.
Ono Of the distinct hits OF the bill was
that made by Mr.. Nicander as Jim
Greaves He gave the role distinct
characterization that lifted il i'm a clean
cur manner 10 prominence, and he played
with a surensss OF touch that was very
conmendable. never once coming out of
the character II was evident he had care
fully and inteligently conceived Miss
MacGregor gave a finished portrayal of
the "catty" Lady Duncan never losing
a point 10 score effectively. and although
the role was an unsympathetic one she
won new admirers by her cleverness. Miss
Courtcnay was charming as Billy, de-
pictinE with equal skill the simplicity
youthfulness, Indignation and love of the
unsophisticated girl.
Mr.. Losee was one Of the genuine sue
cesses OF the evening as Sir Harry. n
combination OF cynicism and good-nature
d~'lrted delightfully."- by this sterling
actor. Miss Reimer was very droll anr
amusing as the vulgar, excitable Mrs.
Greaves, and MIR Winter did n very clever
little bit OF acting as Hagson II was
regretted that Mr. William II Turner had
50 little TO do for that little was ad-
mirably done. with the care and attention
that would be bestowed upon a more i'm
portant role Mr. William II. Turner was
clever as Mr.. Raddes, and Miss Rivers.
Miss Carruthers. Miss Parker. Mr. Fisher
and the other members of the company
were all excellent in their respective
roles The stage settings were all that
could be desired and the ladies wore some
very pretty gowns.
"Imprudence" will be offered every af-
terroon and evening for tho rest OF the
week, and for the coming week "A
Stranger In a Strange Land" is In
pre- paration by the Alhee company.