Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-20

overthrow OF the empire is thought
entirely probably. No confirmation
has been received here today of the
story sent out last night of the false
emperor leading the presidents OF
three OF the provinces. The outlook
Tor the end of the strike is very
gloomy today and the general situa-
ton is distinctly more menacing.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 17.-There are
indications of rupture between Sec
retary OF the Navy Bonaparte and the
president. who disagree on the ques-
tion of an increased navy.
! The president is keen for new bat.
tleships and a larger. better and
stronger sea service, and Admiral
Dewey is OF the same opinion and
recommends the immediate construc,
ton OF three additional huge battle
ships Secretary Bonaparte holds diff
terent views and has turned down the
recommendations of the admiral. This
has caused friction and may result
ultimately in the retirement of tho
secretary.
The difference of opinion was a per.
fectly honest one, both the president
and secretary having the courage OF
their convictions.
BRUSSELS, Nov. 1.-THE heir to
the throne of Belgium. u brother of
King Leopold, died this morning. aged
% years The new heir is Prince AL
Oert oi Flanders, studious and pop
ular prince, 80 years old. who FIVE
years ago married Princess Elizabeth
oil Batavia. He is a progressive young
man. hnely educated and altogether
the best liked member of the reigning
house OF Belgium. His wife is in equal
favor with the people.
CHERBOuRG. France, Nov. H.
The United States cruiser Minneapolis
arrived here today on its way to
CrOnstadt.
KANSAS CITY. Nov. 17-Physi-
clans today gave up hope for the re.
coyery of A. n. Meyer president of
the United Zinc & Chemical company
and prominently Identified with the
smelling business throughout North
America. Meyer laid out the town of
Leadville, Colo. and is rated at sew
eral millions. His afaiction is kidney
trouble
LEANENWORTH. Kas., Nov, Il
Fhe death of ditch digger from New
Orleans, alleged to be due to yellow
fever, was caused by malaria.
NEW YORK. Nov. 17.-Remittances
to the Jewish relief fund total $4,000
at noon today.
lola, Kas.. Nov. 17.-County Attor.
ney clifford has sent warming to all
the doctors of Allen county threaten
Ing prosecution on the charge of break
Ing the antitrust law unless they i'm
mediately disband their organization.
which yesterday fixed a rate for pro
fessional services.
WASHINGTON, Nov. l7.-Calls for
caucuses OF the Republicans and Dem.
ocrats of the house of representatives
have been issued. The Democrats
will meet the afternoon OF Dec 2. The
Republicans Will meet the evening of
the same day. Cannon will be the
nominee OF the Republicans for speak
or and Williams of Mississippi viii
be the nominee of the Democrats.
PUEBLO. Nov. l7.-Criminal pro
ceedings against the owners of "suit
clubs" have been instituted in the dis
trict court by District Attorney Whit,
at the instance of several Pueblo mer.
chants. The prosecution Is brought
under the lottery statute. which car
ries penalty of u fine or lmprison-
mont or both at the discretion of the
court, upon conviction.
Several months ago ii similar pros
ecution was brought In the county
court After a lengthy trial verdict
was returned for the defendants. This
left the prosecution no appeal upon
this complaint, but informations
charging similar but different acts
have been filed and the matter will be
fought ont again in the district court
The Information alleges that the
owners of the suit clubs unlawfully
opened set on foot and carried on
certain lottery scheme and game of
chance for the purpose of selling
mems clothing. the distribution to be-
determined by chance
El. PASO. Texas. Nov lit was
quite evident today that the next
American Mining congress would be
held in Denver. Up to this morning
Globe Ariz.. had made a strong fight.
but today it gave up and there was
nothing but Denver buttons in sight.
WASHINGTON, Nov, 17.--It was an
nounced at the war department today
that the resignation Of Lieutenant
| Fortesque. relative of President
Roosevelt, would be accepted. The
department did not request FortesQue's g
resignation. which Is believed TO have
resulted from the Taggart divorce
scandal Whether the president sug
gested the resignation to Fortesque is
not known.
TOPEKA. Kas. Nov. 17.-It has
been learned authoritatively that the
railroads propose to file two suits as
a result of the board OF railway com
missioners ordering reduction In
hardware freight rates In the Hocka
day case. The chief point of attach
will be on the state board interfering
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