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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-27
Horrible Murder Of an Indian.

SAN DIEGO, Calf, Dec. 27.-The
district attorney has received dis
patch from Calexico on the desert,
telling of the horrible murder Of
Cocopah Indian, who was tied with a
wire and mis- throat cut. There is nc
clue to the mur ,erer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-27
Says Lawson Made Big Money.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 27.-FranK
,'OeKefeller, a brother of John, says
MS guess that Lawson made more
! 'ney the last few days than he ever
i oefore. He says he is sure Law
"a Is too sharp to get caught short
'he market, as reports say he did.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-27
Sent Aid to Memphis Banks.

NEW YORK, Dec. 27-The National
bank of this city has sent 100000
tional Bank of Commerce at st. Louis
sent $750,0OO.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-27
Normal Conditions at Shanghai.

SHANGHAI, Dec. 27.-The BRUSH
triman is presumed to be sitting az
a mixed court today. Ponce are III a.
tendance. but no additional guards
Normal conditions have been resumed
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-27

fighting today undiminished in Riga.
Casualties are numerous. The troops
are worn out with the constant con-
fiict. Reinforcements are arriving.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-27
Violated Ant; Trust Law.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Dec. 27-Twen-
ty-one local dealers have been in
dicted for violation Of the antitrust
law.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-27
The CHICAGO Grain Market.

CHICAGO, Ills, Dec.
onened 80 SIS, closed 50 5-S; corn open
ed Al. closed Al 1-2; oats opened 80 10
closed 80 SIS.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-27
Mcclellan Sworn in AGAIN.

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-McClellan to-
day received his certificate of election.
He was seated at noon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-27
Depresses London Trade.

LONDON, Dec. 27.-Mercnants have
been suffering from disturbed condi-
tions in Russia.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-27

and tneir progress and complete par
ticulars. They would see all legisla-
tors unfamiliar with legal and insur-
ance matters and lead them not to
attempt to enact tax and insurance
bills discriminating against companies
not resident in their particular
state"
Hamilton appended the following ta-
BILE, showing the expenditures from the
time of his Prussian report in 1899
to 1905, including his own salary and
excepting $25O,O0O that Hughes asked
to have eXplaind:
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-27
NORTHWESTERN GAS 4 ELEc-
TRIO COMPANY TO SPEND $1o,-
600 IN WALLA WAllA
Company Increases Capital Stock
From ssso,ooopto $1,000, ,ooo-othsr
improvements.

The Northwestern Gas & Electric
company, which voted to increase its
capital stock from $65O,OOO to ST.
100000 at a meeting of the stockhold-
will spend $4,000 in Walla Walla in
the next few months, replacing the
present distributing system with new
nigh power wires. Other improve
ments are also planned which will give
Walla Walla the best electric light
ing system of any city in the north
west.
Replacing the present distributing
system with higher power wires and
equipment must necessarily be done
gradually so as not to interfere
with the service, but within a short
time we expect to nave the entire sys-
tenn in Walla Walla replaced with a
better equipment" said Secretary
r. E. Allen this morning. "The COM
pany will spend something like $10,-
600 on the contemplated improvements
which have been absolutely necessary
by increased business offered. 1t Is
the intention Of the company to give
the best possible service to every
distributing point"
Capital Stock Increased.
At the meeting of the stockholders,
held in walla Walla December %
it was voted to issue additional pre-
ferred stock to the amount Of $780,
600, bringing the capital stock Of the
company up to $1,Oo0.ooO. OF this
amount s165,oO0 will be issued at
present to provide funds for addi-
tional improvements contemplated. 1t
has been rumored that the company
is contem. lating the erection of an
additional power plant on the Walla
Walla river, but officers Of the COM
PAW refuse to confirm the statement,
stating that the additional capital
stock voted is to be used in new
equipment and other improvements
contemplated.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

and groom entered their friends had
crowded the seating capacity of the
auditorium.
During the ring ceremony Miss Hell
en- Freeman sang "Oh. Promise Me-
so as to lend more to the beauty OF
detail. Mrs. Arthur Ayers. bride OF
but few days. clad In her bridal at
tire, was matron Of honor. Miss Win
fired Turrell was bridesmaid. Louise
Henderson was flower girl. performing
her part as she had learned to do by
participation In many social functions
Walter Weightman was best man
and Arthur Ayers and Norman Thomp-
son performed the office OF ushers.
The detail of this wedding ceremony
had been looked after carefully and
II rounded out to a pretty consumma
ton. When the ceremony was over
the bride and groom went to the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Eldredge
where an informal reception was held
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark departed this
morning for Denver, where they will
remain probably two weeks.
The Herald extends congratulations
10 these popular young people and
trusts that their future will be hap
py one.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02
TELEGRAPH NEWS.

ST PETERSBURG. Sept. 28.-M
Witte reached home this morning and
was greeted by many officials. No
crowds were in the, street on account
OF the earliness OF the hour NJ
Whites hearty .reception-by the Ger
man kaiser made deep impression
here favorable to witte.
Replying to the address OF welcome
NJ. Witte said he was so surprised that
he could not make a speech betting
the occasion. His success he ascrib
ed to obeylng literally the czar's In
structions. .r
HARRISBURG, Ill. Sept 2s.--Bur,
glars wrecked Burnett's private bank
at Eldorado this morning, 1t is re-
ported that they carried OF from
$4,000 to $4,000, The awakened citi
zens fired at the robbers. Blood
hounds are In pursuit. s. b..
PORT SAID, Sept 2s-The steam
er Chatham, which was sunk In the
Snez canal September 8 because 1t
had caught hre while laden with dyna-
mite, was blown up this morning. Two
mines containing 500 pounds Of gela,
tine each were touched, on from a
point three miles away. Wreckage
of the steamer still blocks the canal
SEOUL. Sept. 2S.-Japanese AMI
Russian military representatives ap,
pointed to arrange an armistice for
the armies in northern Korea met
Monday and could not agree. The
Russians declined to meet the Japan
ese demands, and asked for the privi
iege OF Withdrawing until they com
municated with General Linevitch.
MOBILE, Ala. Sept. 2s.-The health
officials have received notice that the
entire state of Mississippi has quar-
tined against Mobile on account Of a
case of dengue fever at Whistler.
JACKSON. Miss, Sept 2sS.--Pas,
senger traffic is practically closed OIL
the Little X" branch of the Yazoo &
Mississippi Valley road today. The
Jackson authorities now REQUIRE all
refugees from infected points In the
part of the state to 70
through without stopping. The rail.
'Ne'H "ii hh optNhaiS iol Ieluktc6
to take them through without trans.
ferring.
LONDON. Sept. 2s.-The Express
today prints a story to the effect that
an Anglo-Japanese shipping combine
has been formed with a capital OF
live million pounds sterling. The
chief European Offices will be here.
Liverpool has granted Japan conces-
iions for the erection Of docks and
CLEVELAND. o., Sept. 2s.-Secre.
ary OF the Treasury Shaw addressed
ne annual convention Of the Ohio
Bankers association today He said
he United States currency system
s the best In the world. but II is not
'erfect. He anticipated that congress
would make no changes until u panic
S caused by the present, system. 1.-THE
don't appreciate the DANGER
lie continued; annually we have ex-
'ess money during the spring and |
annually we, have a period
II anxiety as we approach the crop
moving season for the volume OF |
money is relatively, Insufficient to
meet the sudden increase Of busi.e
ess."
As the best remedy for non-elastic-
~ shaw advocated the authorization
I an additional national bank reser-
alton. Banks should be allowed to
Increase their calculations to perhaps
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

Among the outside visitors attend
ing the fair yesterday we're Mr.. and
Mrs. John Reghorn and MT. and Mrs.
d. f. Gibson Of Canon City. The four
had been taking In the fair at Grand
Junction last week, visiting friends at
Ouray, and concluded to come and
spend one day In Durango. arriving
yesterday morning via Silverton. Mr..
Kleghorn is an old San Juaner. nav
ing blazed trails in the Animas Forks
district with s. w. Raymond in the
seventies, and Of course found many
old friends and acQuaintances as he
strolled the streets and the fair
grounds yesterday. Mr.. and Mrs. Glib
son are old friends OF Charles f. Herr
and the four were guests at the Herr
residence for dinner last evening.
They left on the eastern for home this
morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

No one should take exceptions to
slurs appearing in the morning Demo
crat. It's the nature of the animal.
therefore allusions' to the eject that
il became necessary for the manage
les for outside visiting newspaper men
is malicious lie made out Of whole
cloth. as both President Jackson and
Secretary Russell have shown every
courtesy to the visiting press and
every one applying for favors of any
character were taken care Of.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

Shorty Be-ga- -ba-had is the big name
of the little squaw who works at her
weaving while you look at her at the
fair grounds. Her handiwork is a part
of the show where the sand pictures
are made. Her name means that sne
is the wife Of Shorty's boy. She is an
intricate designs with remarkable ra-
pidity.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

Chala Be-ga, which means Chala's s
hoy, in Navajo, has a primitive bel
lows and forge which are quite cur
iosity. The bellows is made OF soft
sheepskin and the forge OF adobe. The
forge sets on the ground beside the
silversmith as he works. The forge
Is about the size Of medium sized
platter. The Navajo term for silver
smith is pash-la-ki et-sidy. So this
maker of silver spoons and jewelry is
called. to be exact, Chala-be-ga, the
pash-la-h etsidy. He works by the
side of the blanket weaver.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

The Utes were first on the Indian
lance program last night. and they
lanced and danced and danced till the
Navajoes began to think they were
.,oing to be left out entirely. The
CITES probably thought they ought to
lance until they were told to quit,
md 1t may be the fair management
hated to tell them to cut 1t out. The
Navajoes waited patiently until some
pf their white friends took the mat
ter in hand and marched the dancers
TO front of Kruscbke's store, where
hey started in. The crowd quickly
deserted the Utes on the platform and
gathered around the Navajoes. The
utes then grsciously yielded the plat
orm to the Navajoes Each tribe
las a different and distinct style of
lance. The Utes make the prettier
sight because they have such gaudy
-egalia. The Navaioes have their ad-
nirers. for all that Some like one
style the best and some another. They
ire both Interesting and no more
,leasing event could have been ar.
ranged.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

Some OF the cayuses in the Indian
relay race yesterday looked very much
ike the originals of the pictures OF
the bronchos in the comic papers
where they are shown with their hind
feet stuck between their forefeet and
running like jackrabbits. And now
they wenti
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

Judge w. d. Watson and wife, who
have been taking in the ball games.
accompanied the Silverton boys to
Denver this morning and the judge
says he is going to do some roofing
for his home team.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

Az the Episcopal church yesterday
evening Miss Gladys DYER and Mr.. Jo-
Feph A, Clark We're united In marriage
Rev. W. II Ferguson of the Presby-
terian church performing the cere-
mony. The church had been decorat-
ed prettily with flowers. leaves and
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02


AS announced in yesterdays edition
The second ball game between Du
rango and Silyerton resulted in vic
tory for the visitors by the close score
If 2 to 0. The game was even a bet.
'er one than that of the preceding
lay. there being more exciting oppor-
nnities for scoring
For four innings neither side got
man around the diamond, although
in the fourth inning Silverton got one
man to second. where he was caught
napping. and another died on third
base. In the fifth inning Gibson. who
N not considered good batter. made
The best hit OF the day. landing for
three bases. scoring on two-base
hit by Cole, the latter being left on
second by the next two men going
out. In this inning 1t looked good
or Herrick scoring for Durango. He
anded safely for first. stole second
nd also third later. where he was
iorced TO remain while the two bat
ters who followed him struck out. In
me sixth both sides were retired in
short order. In the seventh Cole
scored for Silverton and 1t looked good
Tor several runs for the visitors with
but both were left there when the
side retired. In this inning fans were
confident Durango would tie the score
Morehead landed safe for first. then
made second; Roberts followed and
struck out, then Whittle was given
base on balls, when Herrick landed
safe for first, this giving Durango
three men on bases with only one
man out. but Caldwell. who followed
Herrick. went out on a fly and More
head was put out trying to steal home
rom third, while Coykendal was at
he bat, In the ninth Durango failed
20 score and the game ended with
shut-out for the locals.
The feature OF the game was tile
ine pitching of Baker, said to be his
best elfort, and Slattery said X he
will do as we'll In Denver his club will
win against Cripple Creek.
Considering that Coykendal pitched
''th 'h' HIst huu etGOHu uuys ne ulu
good work. In the box.
For Durango Herrick did the best
work at the bat. as on the previous
lay, hitting the ball safe two Of the
ihree times at bat and one time
shocking fly which was taken In.
The large crowd was exceedingly
we'll pleased with the playing. Dan.
ourg of Pennington umpired and gave
very good satisfaction. although some
'iaimed the calling of Morehead out
At third base In double play was
)ne-sided, but he was honest in the
iecision and no one specially kicked.
Toe following races were run too |
ate yesterday to give the result in
asst evenings Herald:
Polar Wilkes, owned by Wood 4
Morgan. won the second heat and the
ace in the mile trotting race. against
Nellie H.. owned by Link Gray. Time,
.:55.
In the half-mile Indian race horse
'wned by Buckskin Charley and rid.
en by a nephew, took first money. A
orse owned by Panyose. a Ute, and
idden by his little son, took second.
'evero's horse, Pinto, ridden by his
ephew. took third.
In the half-mile sauaw race All
luinyotz. q niece Of Panyose, came
ut nrst. BAuena, daughter Of San
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

Juan, the Ute, charged with killing
wap. the medicine man, won second.
Corinelia, wife of Ounce, . Ute, came
iD third, riding one Of Bucksktn Char
ley's horses. As 8 rule some Of the
squaws fall on in the races and last
year one had her shoulder broken.
but in this race only one fell OF and
she was not hurt much, She fell Oh
at the start and the horse went on
around. His saddle turned and he
bucked in the home stretch.
In the mile race, Castake, owned by
j. w Sutton. won first: Fanchon.
owned by Dawson, second; Frank,
owned by Jesse Haller, third. Time,
i;54
The nve-mile relay race run by two
strings OF Navsjoes and two strings
of Utes was an exciting event. Thiefs
Boy. Navajo, did some pretty work
in changing and got first money. San
Antoine. son OF Buckskin Charley, WAS
a close second until the last change.
when he was distanced by his horse
bucking, Man Long, a Navajo, won
third. The indian ponies were not
used to the excitement and we're hard
to manage during the changes. Many
are OF the opinion that Thiefs Boy
if ne had gentle and trained string
could skin anybody that has ever yet
rode a relay on the Durango track.
In the quarter race Miss Hatch
owned by George Mashburn, woe
first. Pearl. owned by F. S. MCGUIRE
second. Basin Girl, owned by D. Rob
erts third.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

Dick Oxfords saddle horse wouldn't
leave the newspaper booths. He has
been around boosters so long he would
not be happy If he was to get where
there wasn't any.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

Thiefs Boy, the Navajo who won
first money In the relay race yester-
day. II ne had a good string Of gentle
horses, would find plenty OF hackers
against all comers. '.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

expect to get more than $1,000 worth
when he started In. OF all the peach
orders he received 10 per cent were
Elberta.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

AT last an arc light has been placed
at the depot platform and from this
on friends will be able to identify one
another when the train arrives after
dark. This is step that should have
been taken long ago.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

A telegram from Ralph Glaze caused
Jack Slattery much CONSERVATION yes
terday being to the effect that he
could not remain over and pitch the
ball games against Cripple Creek In
Denver. Mr.. slattery Immediately re.
piled that he could not think of leay-
Ing him as the games had been match
ed on his strength We trust Glaze
will be on hand. as he will hand tho
Cripple Greek bunch some twisters.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02
From Fridays Daily.

fiOU Flluay Ddily.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Bay are among
the Bayfield, visitors. They never
want to he counted out when there Is
something good going on.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

Stolen, strayed or lost-one Sterling
coaster bicycle. Was taken from the
front door OF the Western Union Tel
egraph company. The party taking
the same had better return. as the
officers are on the track.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

The Pennington ball players are
somewhat disappointed at not being
able to try conclusions with the Du
range club this afternoon, but maybe
they will be able to do SO tomorrow
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

Airs. Rust Of Dolores. with her chill
dren. is a guest of Mrs. o. F. Boyle
Mrs, Rust was in the wreck Tuesday
and stopped over one day at Mancos.
she received bad bruise below one
eye and shoulder sprained.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

Harry Pierce. son Of F. NJ. Pierce
the Pennington merchant and bank
er, accompanied by his wife. is taking
in the fair.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

Miss Fay Arlington Of Pennington
IL among our fair auditors. Visiting
friends and watching the sports and
amnsements.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

Mrs. Perkins. mother of c. O.. de
parted on the morning train for Den
ver. where she will visit short time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

Evalina Hechtman came in from the
country home in Montezuma county
yesterday evening to remain WIN
friends while the fair IS on.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

There were good many friends at
the depot this morning to see Mr. md
Mrs. Joe Clark away on their bridal
trip. and every one had sacn of rice
and II will take the happy couple some
time To get rid Of the good luck In
gredient. Mr. and Mrs. Clark are
popular Durangoiies and the best
wishes of all go with thom on their
trip and when they return they will
be given royal welcome.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

w. A. Carson. who secured tae con
tract for furnishing timber for the
new buildings at ShiproclS. on the
Navajo Indian reservation, whore In
dian education is extending further
Is moving back to Pennington, where
the family will reside while he is IN
the Garlic mountains getting the
trees.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

The advertisement elsewhere in The
Herald calling for bids on the build
Ing of new steel, stone or concrete
bridge in Durango will suggest to our
visitors. as well as to ourselves. that
we are prepared and ready to meet
any emergency which may arise. And
this will be one of the best bridges
in Colorado. We are going TO build
II now.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

Superintendent w. T. Shelton is up
from Shiprock agency on the San Juan
TO help the Nayajoes enjoy the glory
they are gaining at the fair. He ar
rived last night bringing with him
Sandoval. the policeman, and few
other distinguished Navajoes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

William Tinsley was kicked by a
horse at the fair grounds yesterday
afternoon and severely injured. He
walked up benind the horse and touch.
ed him, and the horse being surprised
kicked Mr.. Tinsley in the breast. He
was Knocked unconscious and for an
hour 1t was feared he would die, but
then he revived and was removed to
the hospital. and the chances for his
recovery are good.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

Henry Krumpanltzky and wife cane
In yesterday evening from their Man
cos home to attend the fair and visit
friends.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

]. S. Hatcher. one of the sheep
growers of the Pagosa country, OF
lived In the city yesterday evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

II you want paper that circulates
a paper tnat is for Durango. a paper
that prints the news-the only news
about the fair and the fine exhibits
YOU will have to take The Herald.
This is the only paper that has worked
for the success OF the fair. Are you
with us?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

II. w. Bellard. secretary ana audit.
or of the Colorado Telephone com.
pany, and General Superintendent
Burgess with his wife are expected
to arrive In Durango tomorrow even
Ing. They will he guests Of c. j.
o'Keefe and wife who will try to
show them the scenes of interest in
the Durango country.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

The opera house was packed last
night to see the performance OF the
Minnequa Dramatic company. A LOT
OF people stood up after the seats
were all filled and then some sat on
the floor In the aisle. Moving pic.
lures were shown between acts.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

If You overlooked fish dinner to
day owing to the rain, telephone Dick
erson g. Lair for supply tomorrow
They received two large boxes Of as
fine fish as could be desired last even
ing and will be able to fill your orders
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

Charlie Stafford. former citizen OF
Aztec and Durango. came in last night
from Santa Fe and went down below
10 visit for few days. He Is nov
territorial bank examiner for New
Mexico.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-10-02

Neil Campbell came down ye0tD
day frora the May Day mine, wHte
he with others Is driving an 1Sn6-foot
cross-cnt. They nov have iid6 feet
Of the bore made and will prabebly
cut the vein in two mon,ns