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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
GAME INCREASING SAYS


Denver Republican:
The biennial report OF John NJ
Woodard. state game and fish com.
missioner. as issued yesterday, cover
ing the years 1903 and 1904. The pam
phlet contains two colored pictures OF
Colorado eagles and a picture OF the
new FISH hatchery at Durango In his
letter to Gov. Peabody, Mr. Woodland
says he has prosecuted all violators
Of the game laws alike. without rc.
gard to their standing In life.
The report tells in detail the obsta.
cles overcome by the present admin
istration in procuring the passage OF
new game laws, employing first class
game wardens, difficulties met with
from the Indians of Utah and New
Mexico coming into the state on hunt
Ing trips and troubles of a similar
nature.
The favorable decisions of the
courts In various cases testing the VA.
lidity OF the new game laws in touch.
ed upon.
In speaking OF the increase In game
the commissioners report says as FOL.
lows
THE game In some respects has
Increased very materially within the
past 20 months. The deer have In
creased very rapidly: the antelope
and muntain sheep have increased to
a marked degree. as also have the
grouse and sage chickens. And. also
that the quail are increasing would be
putting It very mildly. | know that
the above mentioned game has In
creased to the extent mention. from
my own observation, as well as from
the observation Of great many alb
solutely reliable people. residents,
etc"
portion of the report tells of the
income and expenditures OF the ofiice.
and several pages give tabulaied
statement of the tremendous distribu-
ton of young trout In Colorado
streams.
Several recommendations are made
for changes in the game and fish laws
calculated to strengthen the protec
ticn of the Colorado game.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
BIG LIVE STOCK CONVENTION


DENVER, Colo. Jan. Unless
present indications are misleading.
the convention here next week OF the
National Live Stock association Will
be the greatest gathering OF stock
raisers ever held in this country. The
convention will be attended by cat
tie growers. sheep growers. stock
feeders, swine growers. and repre-
sentatiyes Of railroads. packing
houses. stock yards and pure record
associations.
The delegates will come from
Washington, Wyoming, the Dakotas
Oregon, Minnesota Oklahoma, Iowa
Nebraska. Colorado, Illinois, Arizona,
Texas and all other states and ter
ritories interested in the live stock
industry.
No formal program has been pre-
pared for the convention but the list
of subjects prepared for discussion.
together with the number OF promi-
nent persons who have signified their
intentions to be present. assures the
most notable convention in the his
tory of the association. The Govern
ors of several Of the Western states
will be in attendance. Among the mat
ters TO receive attention are railroad
rates, quarantine laws, irrigation and
various measures of state and feder.
Il .f.Ia 1. tol,
raisers are particularly Interested
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
FOR oENEeN INAUGURATION.

SPRINGFIELD. Ill, Jan. 7-Appli
cations for accommodations at the
hotels indicate that great crowd will
be on hand Monday for the lnaugura.
tlon of Governor Deneen and the In.
stallation. OF the other new state OF.
fciaIs. Arrangements for the inaug-
uration are practically complete.
The ceremonies win take place In
the state capitol at noon and will he
preceded by the customary inaugural
parade Of the outgoing and incoming
state officials and their military es-
cort Following the close Of the In.
augural ceremonies all OF the prom
inent participants will be entertained
at luncheon at the Leland hotel. Tho
public reception in the evening win
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
THE ARChULETA coUN-


b. W. Ritter wired from Pagosa
Springs this morning that he had won
both contest cases In the Archuiets
county court. These cases are the
ones wherein Samuel Teeson and
John NJ. IAughlin. contested the elec.
tion. the first named being candi.
date for commissioner and the latter
for treasurer. The grounds of contest
were because the precinct Judges re-
fused to permit the voters OF Edith
to vote. alleging they were rsidents
OF New Mexico according to surveys
made. contestants taking the position
that the said voters were residents OF
Colorado until the state authorities
recognize the survey In an official
manner. The men could not vote in
New Mexico and certainly had a
right to vote In Archulsta county Mr..
Ritter was able to present the case
in such light that decisions were
rendered favorable to his clients
Messrs. Teeson and Laughlin. c. G.
Crawford was elected commissioner
and Jesse Roesell Jr.. treasurer nc
cording to the returns which exclud
ed the Edith voters.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
HERALD STATEMENTS CORRECT.


The article Just word with the
people Of Pennington" published in
your issue of the ith Is. in the main.
correct. A franchise was prepared
and presented 10 Pennington council
at their regular meeting. January 4th.
by our attorney. II was the same
form presented to the entire board
at an Informal meeting when an I'M
animous vote pledged us the fran
chise would be passed at the regular
meeting to be held January 4th.
The Arizona & Colorado Railroad
company is sure TO build an indepen-
dent railroad from Durango. south to
connect with the Southern Pacific
system OF roads In New Mexico and
Arizona. The company has spent
large sums Of money In making
ance with other coal or railroad cor
poratlons or individuals. II has not
ashked for or received. gratutiously
or for pay. any rights or profiles made
VI o'phbihS W 'he Noioiauo * uuh
r. II. Uhe Wigglesworth survey 1t
Is going to build a railroad up the
Animas river into Durango regardless
OF the c. F. & l. COD. a. T. c.
Phelps-Dodge - Atchison Topeka--In-
fluences. ! am not asking the people
for boquets. All | want Is fair treat.
ment and results.
c. r. MCCONNELL.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09

& ARIZONA
RAILROAD

The Herald publishes an article
prepared by Interested Pennington
authorities and telephoned this paper
last evening the same article appear
| ing In IA morning paper The Herald's
| article OF Wednesday was based on
an interview with Mr.. c. e McCon-
nell and In signed statement is
verified by Mr. Mcconnell 1t is we'll
| that these matters receive attention
In order that the proper authorities
| can take the same up and remedy do
| fects. Mr.. Mcconnell has always ex.
Pennington and The Herald has
taken the matter up solely In the best
interests of that section The Farms
ington statement Is as follows:
FARMINGToN. Jan. 6.--In answer
to an article appearing in the Duran
go Herald OF the 5th inst. entitled
Just word with the people of Farm
ington," with all due respect to the
Herald. we will say that the whole
| there is not a word OF truth In II. re
was Misrepresentation on It's face
and no doubt given birth to by some
|unsophisticated Individual who was
seeking selfgain at the expense Of
the town board and the good people
Of Pennington are always alert to
thir best interests and to the Inter-
ests OF all others coming In contact
with them II has never been the lIl-
tention of the town board or our cit
liens 10 treat any one railroad better
than the other We want them all and
hold no prejudice against any. The
Colorado-Arizona road Will be terated
as fairly as the Phelps-Dodge. D. &
II G., or others Farmington believes
in industry and we are proud to say
that we recognize In Mr.. Charles q.
Mcconnell an energetic and progress
sive worker and friend to this com.
munity We also realize that his In
ldefatigability is accountable for ths
present activity In railroad matters In
this section
The Phelps'Dodge X. X. Co. was the
first to ask for a franchise and tho
matter was postponed until n regular
meeting of the city council. This was
| some time ago and at the regular
| meeting Jan. ith. the franchise was
| again submitted with some changes
and same granted and ordered print
ed
The Colorado-Arlzona people petit
| toned through local attorney and
asked that Animas street be vacated
and conveyed to said railway COM
paDy. Upon advice OF the acting city
Iattorney II was shown that H. was not
in the power OF the council to con-
vey or deed away said street, and AZ
| the gentleman who presented the petit
| ton for the c. Il. A. had no franchise
drawn to present, the board adjourn
| ed to meet the representatives Of the
c. G. A at the adjourned meeting Jam
luary H. 1905
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
PEACE PREVAILS.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Jan. T.
The annual report of the Philippines
commission sent to congress yester.
day, says the peace prevailing in the
islands is likely to be permanent. The
relations Of Americans and natives Is
generally cordial Efforts of one NAL
content to stir up his fellow country
men to revolution met with lgnomin.
ious failure. The commission recon
mends the Issue Of Ave million bonds
for improvements, and the reduction
of rs per cent tariff on sugar and TO.
bacco sent to this country
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
GLOOMY XMAS FOR RUSSIANS.

ST PETERSBURG. Jan. THE
prevailing discomfort and unsettled
conditions of business and affairs gen
orally were reflected most noticeably
in the observance of the Russian
Christmas today. The festivities with
which the day is usually observed in
the capital We're wanting. and, though
tie of the holiday spirit manifested
by the populace. The celebration was
confined almost entirely to the hold
ing of the customary special services
in the churches
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
OklAHOMANS TO BESiEGE
WASHINGTON

GUTHRIE, Okla. Jan. 7.-Onc Of
the largest delegations that ever wait
-Sd-on congress will leave Oklahoma
this evening for Washington. The pur-
pose is to make a united effort to pro-
cure the passage of the Hamilton
statehood bill. The delegation which
travels by special train, is made up Of
influential business and professional
men representing all the principal
cities and towns of the territory.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
TO BE TRIED FOR
sLocuM DISASTER

NEW YORK. Jan AFTER every
means of escape known to the law
had been employed by their counsel
President Frank A. Branaby and the
other officers OF the Knickerbocker
Steamboat company were arraigned
In the United States court today to
plead to the indictment found against
them as result of the General Slo.
cum disaster last June, whereby more
than 1000 persons lost their lives.
The company OF which the accused
are officers owned and operated tn"
Inflated steamboat. When arraigned
before Judge Thomas today all plead
ed not guilty to the Indictment Their
trial is expected TO follow within u
few weeks
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
NEW YORK NEWS LETTER.

NEW YORK.-By the action this
week of the Washington Heights To-
cal board of improvement the city
Will in all probability. soon come
into possession of the old Hamilton
estate and convert it into a park.
The proposition has long been one
OF the pet schemes OF the patriotic
societies of New York city and
throughout the country.
All that is now left of the original
Alexander Hamilton estate is tract
OF land on the west side of Convent
avenue. between l42d and 143d
streets. On the other side of the
street is the old house always
known as Hamilton Grange which
was moved about fifteen years ago.
having been purchased by st. Luke's
Episcopal church and converted into
school The church has preserved
the edifice as it originally stood. in
order that It might be unchanged
when the day came when the city or
some patriotic society would pur-
chase IL for the purpose OF making
II a Hamilton museum. 1t is in an
excellent state of preservation. Three
or four OF the original thirteen elms.
which Hamilton set out with his own
hand in commemoration of the CON
federation of the thirteen colonies,
still stand guard as sombre sentinels
close by the house.
A new musical farce is soon to he
produced here. Its chances of succ-
ess will of course be greately increas-
ed If the public has an opportunity
to become acquainted with the music.
II happens that this production is i'm
ported by syndicate of managers
which controls nearly all the New
York theatres but one. Once the run
is started in New York the orchestras
in the principal theatres in othei
cities will also play selections from
the music. II looks as If such
thoroughness in making II popular
would lead any music to success.
One of the many plans which have
been suggested for the relief of the
congested condition of New York's
street traffic is receiving serious at
tention from engineers and will soor
he brought before the board OF alder
men for their approval The method
has in particular the protection %
pedestrians with a view OF decreas
ing the death n day" rate, and III
projectors declare that it is especi
ally applicable to Herald Square
which is. perhaps. the busiest ant
has the most crowded crossings II
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
FASTER TRAINS TO MEXICO.

ST. LOUIS. Mo, Jan. From
fifteen to twenty hours in the running
time between this city and the City
Of Mexico will be saved by the new
schedule which will be put In opera
tion tomorrow by the National Rail.
road of Mexico. in conjunction With
the International and Great Northern,
Texas and Pacific and Iron Mountain
route. The service will consist Of two
trains. both OF which will handle
mails.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. L.
The leaders in congress invited by the
President to participate in the White
House conference this afternoon are
Senators Aldrich. Spooner. Plat.
Comm; Representatives Cannon.
Laweney Grosvenor. Dalzell and
Payne. The conference will probably
have considerable effect on legislation
as all matters OF difference are to be
threshed out
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS. La. Jan. The
anniversary Of the battle OF New Or
leans. which occurred on January 8.
1915. was commemorated today with
exercises held under the auspices Of
the several patriotic and historical
societies. The day is 4 legal holiday
In the state Of Louisiana.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
NARROW
ESCAPE

NEW YORK, lJan. Forty mem.
bers OF the Adirondack Council Royal
Arcanum OF Brooklyn. narrowly es.
capped death by the trolley car on
which they were riding. jumping the
track at n curve. turning over com.
pletely, at midnight. Every member
of the party was injured four proba.
bly, fatally.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
IMPOSING MARINE SPECTACLE.

WASHINGTON. d. G., Jan l.
An imposing marine spectacle to be
held Monday at Hampton Roads when
Secretary of Navy Morton. Admiral
Dewey and othee.high officials Will re-
view the North Atlantic squadron
The fleet consists OF seven battle
ships. three cruisers. four monitors.
and four destroyers Admiral Barker
comanding
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
PRIEST HAS BATTLE
WITH THREE EOOTPADS

ST. LOUIS, Mo. Jan Father
Charles Quinn. a Catholic priest,
bound from New York to Butte. Mont.
resisted three footpads near the city
hall last night. He knocked one down,
but was himself rendered uncon-
scIous He received an eight inch cut
down the face and neck and other
wounds.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
STILL UNIDENTIFIED.

CHICAGO, H.. Jan. THE corpse
OF the young woman found in the
snow bank yesterday has not vet been
Identified. The erroneous identica-
tion of the girl as Odelle Default OF
Kankakee resulted in the arrest OF
two young men, but both have since
been released
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09

ON COURT
DECISION

Denver, Colo, Jan. THE legis-
lature has adjourned until four O'Clock
this afternoon to await the decision
from the supreme court. The Demo
Gratis of the senate and three Repub-
licans, according to n Democratic
story. have decided to unseat Barela
Millard and Mccarthy and to sea-
Newell and also seat Gov. Adams
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
PROTEST MADE A0AINsT
CLAIMS OF LEAVITT

WASHINGTON. d. G., Jan. IT,
The Wyoming delegation in congress
received this morning strong pro
test from Governor Brooks insisting
that the Pathfinder proposition of the
government must be carried out and
that Leavitt and his friends should
not be given countenance. The state
of Wyoming is not in favor OF his
proposition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
TIDAL WAVE STRIKES
COAST FENGUAkD

LONDON. Jan. IA tidal wave
struck the east coast OF England to-
Gay. At Yarmouth. marine promenade.
many cottages and shore buildings
were swept away. At Scarborough
much shipping was damaged and the
pier destroyed. Considerable damage
all along the coast.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
BISHOP spALo,ha BETTER.

PEORIA. Ill. Jan. THE condi.
tion Of Bishop Spalding Is somewhat
improved today. Physicians think
complete recovery matter OF but a
short time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
SENT UP FOR LIFE.

RISING SUN, Ind. Jan. James
Gillispie. member OF prominent
family. was sentenced to life impris.
onment today for the murder Of his
sister Elizabeth, and taken to the
psnitentiary.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09

This afternoon Dr. Lackey reports
Mike Tierney to be resting as easy
as could be expected under the cir
cumstances. He has eight cuts on the
tead besides many serious bruises on
the body
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
PATTERSON
AND WAL
DRON CLASH

DENVER. Colo. Jan This morn
ing while acting for the Legislative
committee appointed by the joint as
sembly to examine the Denver frauds
the Republican attorn -h@ SUI
preme court. filed q COLI
order compelling the capitoi A,'r'c
sion to turn over to the = oulQi
the ballot boxes. poll books and Other
matters used in the recent election
During the hearing Senator Patter-
son and Attorney Waldron came close
TO n personal encounter and We're call
ed down by the court. Senator Patter.
son wanted the case left over until
Monday. The senator was very bitter
and Attorney Waldron very sarcastic
They came clos. to each other and
blows would have passed. but Bailin
Richardson intervened Being called
upon by Chief Justice Gabbert. III
you gentlemen cannot direct your r,.
marks to the court. you may cease,
said the chief Justice, eve will have
no more of this unseemly conduct"
The court will decide as 10 whether
or not the ballot box shall be given to
the committee this afternoon.
DENVER. Colo, Jan. THE Demo
cratic lawyers who are taking part in
the election matters say that ii Pea
body is declared elected governor by
the Legislature they will appeal to
the United States supreme court
They say that because of alleged ir
regularilies in the procedure of the
Legislature they have good cause for
an appeal
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
D|TCHED

WOOSTER. Ohio. Jan. THE
Pennsylvania fast mail was dltched
today near Sugar Creek. while travel
ing fifty miles an hour. Several mail
clerks were bruised The accident
was caused by the derailment Of n
fright train. some of the cars OF which
projected across the flyers track.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09

Two houses were burned down In
Florence Colo, during last few days
and the origin of the fires is supposed
TO have been incendiary. The houses
were owned by James Brogan and
Chief of Police Tabor. Both were
burned to the ground Brogan's loss
will amount to $1,000 and Tabor's
about 1925. Brogan was asleep In a
chair when the fire broke ont and the
instinct OF his dog saved his life. The
dog seeing the flames and evidently
realizing the Imminent danger of his
master jumped at Brogans face and
licked 1t with his tongue. He escaped
" his face slightly burned and his
hair badly singed
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
ROCK OF GIBRALTAR
SHAKEN BY EARTHQUAKE

LONDON. Jan. t. Rock OF Gibral-
tar shaken today by an earthuake.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
CAN SAVE
RUSSIAN
WAR SHIPS

TOXIC Jan 7.-vlce Armiral shl.
| beyame, commander of the naval
station Kure, has been appointed
commandant at Port Arthur. A fort
nightly steamship service will be in.
nugurated from Kune to Dalny
1t is reported unohlcally that the
Japanese naval constructors. who eN.
amined the sunken Russian vessels.
| are Inclined to believe Two battle
| ships, three cruisers and seven torpc-
| do boats can be raised and put into
service. 1t is reported also that Jap.
an proposes TO shortly open the en-
tire Lao Yang peninsula 10 the com
merce of the world subject only to
restrictions made necessary by war
The week of inbilation caused by
Togi's presence ended today with
great popular fete with speeches,
fire works. parade and great out
burst of patriotism Several hundred
convalescent Japanese soldiers were
guests of honor at banquet
TOXIC. Jan. THE Japs while al
tempting to remove a land torpedo
managed to explode IL in such way
as 10 XIII Lieut.. Oski, of the engineers
and IL assistants. All were killed not
one wounded. II was shrapnel tor
pedo fll5d with Russian scrap iron.
Lieut. Osd was 2s years old and edu.
Gated In Germany.
TOXIC. Jan 7.-General Oku re.
reports the Russians began Christmas
celebration by opening heavy artil.
lery and rife fire all along the line
The Japanese did not reply.
TOXIC. Jan. IA proclamation
was issued today raising the block.
ade Of Lao Yang peninsular
TOXIC. Jan Much enthusiasm
prevails here today over the official
announcement mnde that the Japan.
ese can raise six OF the warshlps
sunk In Port Arthur and that nearly
all the armoured vessels of the III
fated Russian squadron are aalable.
They will make splendid addition
to the Mikado's navy. Work is to be
begun Immediately and TO put Port
Arthur and the peninsula In state
of perfect defense and lmpregnable
against attack
TOXIC, Jan. THE recall of the
Russian second Pacific squadron IL
not regarded in naval circles here as
an indication that Russia does not
hope for final success on the seas. II
is considered that st Petersburg real.
lies the improbability of the second
squadron alone defeating Admiral
Togi and has recalled 1t to await re-
Inducements. The emperor today is.
sued proclamation thanking General
Nogi and Armiral Togo and the com
blned fleet for the taking of Port Ar.
thur.
CitE foo' Jan. '.-hepOrtS say tne
inner forts at Port Arthur revealed
50 casks of vadka which was ordered
dumped into the sea under supervis-
ion OF guards. All food and supplies
surrendered are first prepared and fed
10 Russian prisoners.
o.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., Jan. T.
| The Japanese embassy makes Official
announcement today that Japan has
made no oyertures Of peace to Russia
directly or Indirectly, through the
| United States or any other power and
contemplates no such action.
| ST PETERSBURG. Jan. THE
Russian Christmas Is being celebrated
today. War reverses seem to be for
gotten. The Gar attended church.
The baby CzarevItch received about
a thousand Christmas gifts
| ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 7.-Rear
Admiral Prince Ouk,omsky has ar
rived at Che Foo. having escaped
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09

to the people OF Iowa. In both instan-
ces the court reversed the opinions of
the supreme court OF Iowa. the decis-
ion in each case being announced by
Justic White. The construction of the
Iowa prohibitory liquor law was in.
volved In both issues
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09

be held in the new arsenal building.
the interior OF which is being elabor.
ately decorated for the occasion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-09
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS
STOLEN AND REHASHED
FROM OUTSIDE PAPERS

An Alabama man has been sent TO
Jail for thirty days because he kissed
girl after she had said; please
don't!" It must be difficult for a man
to know when he is safe in Alabama
The snowfall on the range in the
northern part Of the state SO far this
winter has been the lightest on record
and shows a decrease from Jan. l..
sixty-nine inches. to sixteen inches
this year.