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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09

Republican clerk for Mr. Soetjen, and
| also worked for Alva Adams. Having
lived in the precinct for sixteen years
his testimony to the effect that 1856
10th street, was barn probably cor.
rect, On looking over the books, he
| found that at least 2S people were
Registered firm uhare, of whom Is
voted. He looked over the list of
some forty names that had been
classified by experts as having cast
ballots In the same handwriting, and
recognized half of them as living In
the precinct On crosset,amination.
he said that he nad just been coached
as to which ones to remember by At
torney Bell
Another election ofilcial was then
put on the stand, in the person OF C.
G. Allie, n Democratic clerk on the
same precinct He is employed in the
county treasurer'S Office He identi-
fed his own ballot when shown the
number, but swore that he couldn't
tell 1t If he did not see the number. He
gave assistance to several people and
on being asked to pick out some of
them was unable to do so and no
wonder for the entire bunch of hun
dred were so much alike that no one
could be separated from another as
having been written by another per.
son. His ignorance of the precinct and
of the st. 10 hotel. although not 30
great as that of the other witnesses,
was still surprising.
Every witness brought out in some
way or other the rotten state Of afYairs
that existed in this precinct, and the
Democrats were very glad to nave the
session end at FIVE O'Clock.
This is not the first place where
Democratic workers have been shown
to have acted as Republican officials.
r. p. b.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
NEW RED CROSS ORGANIZED.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Feb. s.
The incorporators of the new Ameri-
can National Red Cross society.
which was created by act of congress
and approved by the president last
month, held meeting at the state
department today and took the nee
essary steps for formal organization.
The new society takes the place Of
Of which Clara Barton was president.
1t succeeds to all the rights and prop
erty OF the old body and will carry on
a system of national and International
relief in time OF peace as well as time
of WAT.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
DENVER LETTER.

Denver, Colo. Feb. 6. 1905,
The contest committee got to work
promptly this afternoon and the TAX
ins o. testiT,opy for the Adams side
went on. Mr. Rusn was not there and
Mr. Vidal undertook the examination
of witnesses. The first star was Will
liam J. Hamilton, better known as
"Blll Nye" Hamilton, from his capill-
AIRY peculiarly, He was Democratic
clerk in ward IL, precinct IA, on cleo
ton day. had lived in the precinct
twelve years. II seemed as if he might
be familiar with the names of the
voters, especially as he said he mad
written the poll book himself. On
cross-examination, however, being
asked in about forty instances wheth-
er he knew such and such and such a
name, or the voter named thus, he re
piled that he did not know them. Be
ing asked whether such and such a
number, from which the voter was
registered, was a vacant lot or an
empty building, re replied that ne did
not know. All he knew about locations
vas that II place was In the Ave
and Sixth avenues. He identified his
own ballot, but aside from that, Mr..
Vidal got no comfort from him.
The same surprising ignorance was
exhibited by other witnesses intro
iuced by the defense from the third
precinct OF the first ward. Some OF
them-h had lived in the precinct fifteen
or sixteen years, and had never been
inside of what is apparently large
hotel. and one which ought to be well
known, for at least one-third of the
population OF the precinct were regis
tered from it. None of the witnesses
knew the number of rooms, although
one testified that there were thirty
five rooms, because he mad seen thir
ty-fiye keys on the rack at one time
but on cross-eYamination he was not
al all sure. One OF the judges, after
saying that the election was fair and
square to the best Of his knowledge
candidly confessed that he would
rather not talk about this place, which
10 hUoWu Nut ol. ~ Ilolti- hc CO
Inmates of the number of rooms raj
from 90 to 80. There were 73 people
who voted from there, out of 9S reg
istered. Old residents were unabl,
to recognize the names of half of th'
people who were on the list as livint
either there or in the precinct.
The third witness of the day wa
Jas. Soetjen, who acted as Republi
can Judge in the precinct on that day
On reading list of names over. /
was brought out that several person
mad voted on the wrong name. He con
siiered that the election was as hon
est as others for the last eight or tel
years, at all (which he had OF
ficiated. He showed that the require
Z snent OF the law in regard to signini
!, of poll books. etc, had not been com
piled with. Although an old resident
he could recall only few OF tn
names on the book as having voted
His ignorance OF the St. 10 notel, tn
size of II, and the number OF roomers
was great. Although a Republica
Judge he voted for Adams. and wa
anxious TO see him elected.
Another witness Of importanc
brought forward by the Democrat
was Frank Butterfast. who acted q
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
q REvITIES,

Chicago News.
A wedding celebration in Cairo lasts
for three days. There is feasting dur
ing all the time and the house and
streets are literally decorated with
flags and lanterns. rI-
II las been figured out that the
British empire is sixteen times larger
than all the French dominions and
forty times greater than the German
empire
a statistican says that France has
about 1000 iuels a year and Italy
$500. usaa H.H
Sweden's biggest export Is timber.
II sells s27 100000 worth a year.
Three thousand marriages are per
formed every day all over the world.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
A MARKED PREFERENCE.

Antique olma'am-What is the
matter. Johnny?
Johnny (sobbingly) Some Of the
boo-boo-big boys made me kuk-kss
u little gug-girl out on the puppup-
play ground.
Antique Schoolma' 'am--That was
shameful. The next time they attempt
to make you kiss anybody. come right
TO me.
Johnny (hesitatingly)-If It's all
tne same to you maam, III believe
burg Bulltin.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
CHINESE FOOD.
rom the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
A German epicure coming 10 the
rescue OF the Chinese In regard to
their alleged habit OF eating rotten
eggs. The eggs, he says. are simply
preserved In lime until they get .
consistency like that OF hard butter,
and they taste somewhate like lob
ster. He declares them one Of the
choicest delicacies he has ever eaten.
He thinks there are no better cooks
In the world than the Chinese. When
he went to live among them his
friends predicted he would starye, but
ne had a good time, and gained
weight-more than he wanted to.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
ON THE FIGHTING LINE.

BROCKTON. Mass, Feb. s.-what
is expected to be one OF the best
fights seen between bantamweights
hereabouts in long time is secluded
for decision in the arena of the
Brockton Athletic club tonight. The
principals, ''Pinkie" Evans of New
York and Rouse O'Brien Of South
Boston, are trained TO the minute and
appear to be In condition to put up
the fight of their lives The affair is
scheduled to go fifteen rounds. II
O'Brien wins he will challenge Jimmy
Walsh. the New England champion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
FRANCE-M MAD
I. At TURKEY

CONSTANTINOPLE. Feb. s.-Of.
cial Turkey hears today that France
is very much exercised over the fact
that the Porte has given to Germany
the contract for the rearmament OF
the Turkish artillery.
The French are so angry at the turn
affairs have taken that political
break may occur. The French ambas.
sador proposes to leave Constantine
pie soon for Paris The Turkish gov.
ernment has been informed that the
French market Is closed to any fresh
Turkish loans. I'D 90 '-'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
STANDARD
OIL IN THE
I. SANTA FE

NEW YORK, Feb. S.-H. II. Rogers
and II. C. Frick, were elected direc-
tors of the Santa Fe railway today.
The election of these Standard Oil
representatives to the directorate does
not necessarily mean that the road
will be controlled by the Standard
OIL. The Observation-Disclosures hold
ings were represented by Rogers. and
Frick is the minority representative.
The advent of STANDARD Oil in tne
Santa Fe causes the Union Pacific
to rise to one hundred and twenty.
two and three-fourths.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
sNloe LIGHTS ON HISTORY.

AS the waters OF the Red Sea clos
ed over Pharaon's chariot the perish
ing monarch was heard to exclaim in
voice charged with regret
Alas, what mistake made in
riding in chariot instead OF on the
water wagon"
II was New Years eve.
Tennyson had Just written the line
destined to become celebrated:
Ring out, wild bells"
In those days 1t had not occurred to
people to celebrate the glad New Year
with tin horns.-Chicago Journal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
MAIL ORDER wHIsKEY
BUYERS FAVOR AMENDMENT

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. S-The
proprietor of local whiskey mall or
der house says the people in his class
o ftrade views with pleasure the Gal
linger amendment to the Oklahoma
statehood bill. 1t is worth hundreds of
thousand dollars he said.
Statehood, even with the Gallnger
amendment. will throw open the In
dian Territory to the liquor dealers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN NOR.
WAY AND SWEDEN FAIL

COPENHAGEN. Feb. S.-Reports
from Christiania say that state Pro
mier Hagenup. announced negotia-
tions between Norway and Sweden had
failed. 1t is understood that peace
fnl dissolution compact joining the
two countries be discussed
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
PEABODY
WILL Be THE
GOVERNOR

DENVER, Colo, Feb. $50 far as
the investigation into the recent
elections have gone it is understood
today that the legislature committee
is satisfied that Governor Adams was
not elected and is already beginning
TO draft its report. 1t would seem that
Peabody will be declared seated next
month and that Adams will be de-
clared Illegally holding the office Of
governor and unseated March End
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
KING OSCAR
ADVOCATES
FOR Time

STOCKHOLM, Feb. s.-King Oscar
OF Sweden temporarily abdicated the
throne in favor OF Crown Prince Gus
tave. The King is too Ill to transact
state business. His son will hold the
throne until further notice from his
father
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
UNCLE SAM ASSUMES
NEW RESPONSIBILITIES

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Feb. s.
The state department received a cab
legram today from Protocol by which
the United tSates assumes responsi-
bility for Sandomingo. 1t was signed
and forwarded for submission to the
senate.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09

FOR STATE
REFINERY

TOPEKA, Kan. Feb. S.-The senate
at noon today passed bill providing
for the construction of state refinery
to be run by convict labor. The vote
was 29 TO 2s. Many senator's in voting
for the plant told of immense pres
sure to which they had been subject
ed in behalf of this measure. The bill
now goes to the house.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
Mr.. ALICE WEBB DUKE
DISCHARGED FROM CUSTODY

NEW YORK. Feb. s-Mrs. Alice
Webb Duke has been discharged from
custody with the consent of the ofii-
cials from Nacogodoches, Texas.
legged frauds.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
PLANT
! DESTROYED
!Mga&all. --ssf y Ia Ae.ss2a

DENVER, Colo. Feb. s.-The plant
of the Denver Pressed Brick company
on Clay street was totally destroyed
by fire this morning. The loss is fifty
thousand dollars. The nre is tnought
to have been incendlary and was prob
ably caused by tramps. Only nve
thousand dollars insurance was car
ried The works will be rebuilt at
once
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
SPANiARDs STILL HELD
PRISONERS IN PHILIPPINES

WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. s.
The Spanish minister was ordered to
ask the American government to Sc
cure the release of some hunred and
fifty Spanish soldiers still held pris-
oners by the Tagala tribe in the Phil
ippines. They were captured before
American occupation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
AN ARDENT STUDENT.

It was a few minutes before din
ner when little Freddie inquired:
Mamma, have | been bad todayT'
yes, Freddie. very bad Indeed"
DO you think you'll send me to
bed without any support"
Il have mind to-
We'll. mamma. wish you would
let me know now. 70 that can tell
how much dinner to eat."-PittsburG
Bulletin. 5
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09

MISSING

ST. JOHNS. N. b.. Feb st Is
believed that the steamer Damara
which was wrecked at Musquoboit
yesterday, while on voyage from
Halifax to Liverpool is lost and all on
board have perished. twenty-five Of
her crew are missing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
SEARCH BEING MADE
FOR LOST GUNBOAT

NORFOLK, Va, Feb. S.-The gun
boat Hornet sailed today in search of
the gunboat Newport which disappear
ed last night after losing its propel-
ler
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
WAR NEWS

LONDON, Feb. S.-The British col
Her Eastry was captured by the Jap
anese today on Its way to Vladiyos-
took.
TOXIC, Feb. S.-Admiral Togo ar
rived at Kuro today and raised his
flag aboard tne battleship Mikasa.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09
SENATORIAL DEADLOCK.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo. Feb. S.
Senatorial dead lock ia not changed
by today's ballot. re -dsa seliaal'5ua
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-09

Ths Herald for jos work.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1905-06-01
FORTUNE TOOK A HAND.
Calculation Had Been Overlooked by
Careful Man.

Calculation Had Been Overlooked by
Careful Man.
had friend who did his duty to
himself and others with such zeal
that he never went to bed without
taking his temperature or got up
without drinking a scientific decoc-
ton the name and composition Of
which ! have forgotten the flavor.
however, was such as rendered the
duty performed particularly meritor-
ious. His dietary was based on the
most scientific principles; he weighed
himself before and after each meal:
he had his appendix removed, so as
to avoid all risk of appendicitis, and,
In short, he so fully realized the duty
OF being healthy and long lived that
he never had time to do anything else
or talk about anything else Unfortu.
nately, he never took that tickle Jade
Fortune" into his calculations, and
after only year of striving most man
fully to fulfill the duty of being long
lived he slipped on piece Of orange
peel and fractured the base of his
skull.-Pall Mall Gazette
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1905-06-01
BEAUTY OF IRISH PROVERBS.
Some Sayings Which Prove tho True
Wit Of the Race.


The proverbs of nation are the
distilled wit Of generations of its peo-
pie; and the true wit of the race is
oftentimes In proportion to the truth
and beauty of its proverbs. Few ma
tons and few languages possess more
beautiful sayings than the Irish. "The
silent mouth Is melodious," is an Irish
aphorism pregnant with beauty and
poetry. And another saying. inculat.
Ing charity which is spiritually need
ed In this modern world of ours, is
that which tells us Our eyes should
b. blind in the abode of another"
The beautiful faith and magnificent OPP
umism OF the Irish race are well pic
tured in their proverb, God never
shuts one door but He opens two.
Autumn days come softly, quickly,
ike the running of hound upon a
moor. Is poetic, vivid truth. And
here Is a sharp, sat'rical one that cuts
several ways at the same time: "A
poem ought to be well made at first
Tor there is many a one to spoil II
afterward. "-Leslie's Monthly Maya.
zine.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1905-06-01
TEA
We don't know how good
It can be. nor how bad it is
some of us.
Pajntino the schooIho,,..

The late Rev. Mr.. Wakefield was
an efficient member Of the prudential
school committee OF the town of MNrl-
boro, Mass. At an annual town meet
Ing the appropriations for the coming
year were the cause of some heated
discussions.
Mr.. Wakefield advocated an appro-
priation for painting one Of the
scboolhouses in the section near his
residence. The watchdog of the town
treasury strenuously objected that the
town could not afford it, and others
concurred in that view.
This opposition aroused Mr.. Wake.
field, and he exclaimed: "Mr. Mod.
orator. we can paint that building for
less money than 1t costs my friend
each year to paint his nose"
1t was home thrust; the appropri
alton went through with shout, and
In due time the schoolhouse was
painted red.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1905-06-01
Customs Of uaanda

In his book. Uganda and Its PEG.
Pies" J. F. Cunningham tells OF a
curious manner of treating the sick
among certain native African tribe:
when person fell Ill the village
prophet was called In. He said at
once whether the sick person would
recover or not II he was doomed to
die. he was allowed to fulfill the
prophecy; II he was to live. there was
no need of medical aid" Another
strange custom Is explained In the
words OF the native who. when asked
by the author why women were mo-
allowed to eat the flesh OF goats, re
piled: There is no why; 1t is thu
custom"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1905-06-01
Airs. III. Wi0hf

Mrs. Pinkham claims that there ID I
kind OF dyspepsia that Is caused by 1
arrangement of the female orranisro.
and which, while it causes a disturb.
ance similar to ordinary indigestion.
cannot be relieved without medicine
which not only acts as stomach tonic.
but has peculiar uterine-tonic effects
also.
AS proof OF this theory we call At
tention to the case of Mrs. Maggis
Wright, Brooklyn, N. Y, who was
completely cured by Lydia e. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound after everyi
thing else had failed. She writesi
For two years suffered with dyspepsia
which 50 degenerated my entire system that
was unable TO attend to my daily duties.
felt weak and nervous, and nothing that at
tasted good and it caused disturbance In my
stomach. l tried different dyspepsia cures
but nothing seemed to help me. i was sd.
vised to give Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound trial, and was happily surprised
to find that 1t acted like fine tonic. and In Z
few days began, to enjoy and properly digest
my food. My recovery was rapid, and ID
i've weeks was a well woman. 1havs REQ;
commended it to many suffering women
No other medicine in the world has
received such widespread and unquali-
ned endorsement,o or has such a record OF
cures of female troubles, as has lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1905-06-01
TEACHING YOUTH OF EGYPT.
Koran an Important Part Of systsn,
Of Education.

Koran an Important Part Of system
Of Education.
In the acquisition of the Egyptian
boys education. the Koran plays the
most important part; 1t is, in fact, the
foundation of all instruction given. 1t
must, first of all, be committed to
memory; and the pupil is taught to
read and write each portion as fast
as 1t is memorized. As a mental slim
ulus-in the case of Juvenile scholars
"a palm branch. judiciously admins
tered, may take the place of our more
familiar birch rod. While the major
ity of the students do not pursue their
studies more than Ave or six years,
yet many remain much longer, fitting
themselves for the duties OF doctor,
lawyer or ruler of their countrymen.
No boy may be admitted before the
age of s, but, on the other hand, ad-
vanced age is no bar to entrance: so,
II 1t pleases him, the man of mature
years may con his tasks beside a
youthful classmate. As rule, 1t is
only the boy of the upper class who
is able to avail himself of prolonged
course of study. The poor boy must
early In life take up the struggle for
existence.-Four-Tr News.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1905-06-01

Prussia and Norway Have Excellent
Systems In operatjon.

Prussia and Norway Have Excellent
Systems In Operation.
In Prussia law has been In force
since 1880 compelling cities OF 10000
or more inhabitants to support sepa
rate schools for children unusually
backward in their studies. Only chill
dren are admitted who have been in
elementary schools for two years ano
have been unable to do the work.
Here these backward children have
special attention. Six years is the
duration of the course. These schools
are called Auxiliary" and are general.
ly in the same buildings with the
other schools. The time of opening
and closing is fifteen minutes later
than the other schools. The teachers
OF these auxiliary schools have the
same salaries as in the regular schools
and bonus of from $25 to 500 a
year. The quality of the children en-
tering these schools differs great,
II we may judge by the returns from
the schools. OF the children leaving
these schools capable of making their
own living the percentages one year
We're: AK. IS; Dusseldorf, 80; Co
logne. S7s Brunswick, 90; Dresden
and Hanover. 100.
In Norway the children that reach
these schools are later divided into
three classes. The frst class are
frightened up and returned to the
public schools. the second class spend
their whole school lives in these spe-
cial schools, while the third class, con.
sisting of those children whose men.
tai condition is too low to make day
school work with them possible, are
sent to an institution for mentally de-
ficient children.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1905-06-01
The Plural of Cider.

About twelve years ago a young
physician was elected on the school
board in Marlboro. Mass. In order to
add dignity to his appearance he had
raised beard that turned out any
thing but what he expected. One day
he had just entered the sixth grade
after the children had been wrestling
with singular and plural forms OF
words. They had come to the word
cider and were nonplussed.
Write sentence" said the teach.
er, using first the singular form, then
write one using the plural"
The children were busily writing,
all except one boy, who was noted for
his extreme dullness. At the entrance
of the doctor he seemed to have an
idea, and, selling his pencil and paper,
wrote rapidly. The teacher, very much
pleased, when the boy had finished
said: I'VE will hear yours, john"
For the singular" said John, IT
like cider; for the plural, that mans
elders are red" pointing to the ris-
ing young physician on the platform.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1905-06-01
Good Company.

The late DR.. McGregor OF Rhode ISL
and, widely known as good shep.
herd of his flock" told the following
story at dinner OF the Congregation.
al club in Providence, of which he was
the president some years ago:
''In small parish in which was
minister in my younger days was a
Scotchman who rarely attended public
worship. Meeting him one day, and
reproaching him as backslider. he
indicated himself on the plea of q
dislike to long sermons.
Indeed" said, IF you iinna mend,
We may land yerself where We will NO
be troubled wi mony sermons, lang or
short"
"Weel," retorted Sandy, but 1t may
ma be for want O. ministers"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1905-06-01
IDIOT STRONG ON FIGURES.
Mentally Unbalanced, but Can outdls
lance Reliable CaIcuIators.

@'s$& st~NaUtE S&t@6tat0FSs
Before n Hamburg Medical society
n perfect idiot" was produced who Is
able. 1t 10 said, to outdistance the most
reliable calculator in the world. He is
Twenty-Five yaars old, OF good ply
siQue. but mentally Unbalanced. For
the benefit Of the doctors he multi
piled and subtracted three, four, ave
and six figure example without the
least difficulty and with absolute ac-
curacy Questioned as to the day Of
certain dates during the past year or
past century, he answered after few
moments reflection. counting in the
leap years. AS an adding machine he
does wonders, but in all other respects
he has no sense whatever. His great
est delight is to hoe potatoes and
count them, 1888 In a sack. He is a
member OF an insane fraternity of L.
zoo. and spends his time going from
one to the other. congratulating him
or her on their birthday, or nameday,
al OF which he keeps In his head.