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Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

News has reached Cheyenne that
7. A. Renner wealthy sheep owner
and banker of Meeteetse, Wyo., and
his bride, formerly Miss Catherine
Woods of Eddyville, Neb.. were
drowned few days ago in food
.oused by n cloudburst in Iron gulch,
near Meeteetse. They had been
spending their honeymoon at one OF
Mr. Renner's ranches and were driv.
ing from town to the ranch when
their buggy was overturned by the
rushing waters in a stream which
they attempted to cross. The bodies
were recovered.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

A Partisan dancer has insured her
ankles for 10000 francs. Tom Plat
and b. B. Odell ought to take out
heavy insurance on their nerve.
What could they do II 1t failed?
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

The Democrat opposes and back
caps every proposition It is not per-
mltted to dictate to. II the board OF
trade directors would only consult
Mr.. Day there would be no back
Gaping. But 1t will be cold day
when the traducer of Durango inter
ests Is advised with.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

It's really marvellous how our Dem
ocratic brethren dwell together in
harmony. Right at this moment we
are thinking of the judicial scrap. and
then our attention is called to the
way the Democrats are running affairs
in the city of Durango-the splendid
record they are making, both from a
legislative as well as law and order
standpoint.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

Gov. Mcdonald, In retaining ]. M
Woodland, game warden, is cutting the
bridges behind him. For being hon
est and showing up the incapacity Of
Woodland innocent men are made to
suffer.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

only daughter Of Mr.. And Mrs. Fred
w. Strater, old.tirne and respected
residents of Durango as well as
Cleveland. O.. the old home. The par
ents are wrapped up in their child and
will sorely miss her--in fact, are very
10th to part with her, but such is life.
The lucky young man, Mr.. Russell.
enjoys a lucrative and responsible
position with the Denver Post. hav-
ing been with the paper for nearly
two years. He possesses the req
uisites for a model husband, sober.
refined, intelligent and ambitious.
His old home is in Albion. Mich,
where his relatives are well known.
several holding responsible official po-
sitiOns. Thus the two will start out
on equal footing in life's journey and
when the eventful day arrives when
the two will be made one there will
be hundreds to wish them all that
true married life has In store.
Mrs. Bellinger and daughter went
out to Telluride this morning to
spend a week while the days here are
so warm.
Mrs. Josephine E. Moore, one of the
popular clerks at the Famous, was a
passenger this morning for Denver
to spend her vacation.
Fred Howett is serving 4O-day
sentence in the Telluride jail for
beating up his best girl and squan-
dering 500 Of her money.
Ephraim Lissner has Just received
a patent from Uncle Sam for the Gov
ington No. /, Covington No. and
Headlight lode mining claims in the
Needle mountains.
Ward Williams and George De-
Luche have conveyed to Miss Minnie
Grouse a quarter interest in the Big
Ledge lode claim near the May Day.
The consideration is named as $1,000
The eastern train last night was do
layed about three hours on account
of the engine, tender and baggage
car running OFF the track this side of
Pagosa Junction. The accident was
caused by brake-beam dropping
from freight train. No one was In
jured.
Almost cut in two by a buzz saw.
That is the experience Frank Trujillo
had at sawmill at Mancos. He
was working at buzz saw. which
was going around at the rate of sew
eral miles minute, when in some
way he fell against the saw and re-
ceived terrible rip from the belt
downward on the left. He was
thrown up into the air and as he
came down and fell in such way
that sharp stick penetrated his
right side. making long ugly hole.
The MAJ was brought in on the
Southern last night and was taken
to Mercy hospital, where DR.. Lefur-
gey operated on him today, opening
the wounds and cleaning them out
and sewing them up. The doctor
thinks he will recover.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

II Colorado Republicans will cast
aside all the wouldbe bosses and
nominate a ticket composed OF men
who Will not be dictated to. it will be
great relief. True. the people re-
alize 1t is necessary to elect Repub-
licans for decency to prevail and this
has made some of the leaders over
bold.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

ITO He'll and Back" was the title
OF sermon delivered by Rev. G. t.
Russell at Asbury Park. N. j.. the
other day. The reports indicate that
1t was Il hot talk
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

Twenty filthy Philadelphia slaugh-
ter houses have been forced to close.
Shadrock l.. Smith, a Leadville al
derman. died quite suddenly the 9th
er night. -
Montrose will be disappointed over
refusal of the Rio Grande to estab-
fish shops at that point
The 11-year-old daughter of Post
master Davies of Florence fell down
stairs, breaking its arm.
Leading ice dealers of Cincinnati
are indicted on the charge of being
in combination in restrain of trade.
Experts are examining the books
of former administration of the town
of Rocky Ford and sensational rum
ors are afioat.
Attorney Troup yesterday waived
service of warrant and furnished
bonds in the sum Of $1,000 for the APP
pearance Of Rockefeller Sept. 4.
Hearst will be nominated by the
independents Tuesday OF next week.
An EFFORT will be made to secure
Democratic endorsement later.
George Stidger, d. c. Bailey, Geo.
l.. Hodges, Frank w. Hobart and
William Lawson have been appoint
ed committee to revise and report
new rules for the Republicans of Den
yer.
Walter Wellman, in a wireless mes
sage from Danes island, tells of the
construction of a balloon house, and
says that continued good weather
makes the chances for a start to the
pole this summer excellent Message
OF greeting Is sent to President Roose-
welt.
George Bennett, nine-year-old boy
OF Montrose died Wednesday as a re-
suit OF having eaten paper confetti
which was thrown during the street
fair there last week. The boy got
hold of a ball of confetti and ate
considerable portion and was poison
ed.
Attorney General Miller left for
Montana Wednesday for a short trip
and before leaving appointed as his
assistant l. b. Melville, the present
assistant general and deputy attorney
general. The appointment was made
in order that Mr.. Melville could look
after any work which might come
up.
Governor Mcdonald has issued a
proclamation calling the attention of
ne people Of the state to the nation
II irrigation congress, to be held in
Boise City, Idaho. Sept. 3 to of
ms year. and urging the people OF
colorado to be present and lend their
influence In behalf Of irrigation. It
the first time that a governor of d,
MS state has, by proclamation, call
ID the attention of the people OF the
tate to congress OF this kind. 49,
MISS Evelyn Mary Benns has filed
petition in the Denver county court
or Widows share OF the estate OF
ne late Father Lepore. Father Le-
'ore was priest connected in the
taiiant department of the Catholic
hurch OF the city. In November,
SOB. he was shot in a game Of cards,
ut killed his assassin before he died.
low that the estate ia being settled
iiss Benns has brought suit for
'idow's share. claiming that she was
Is common law wife.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

1t has been decided in New York
that theatrical managers may exclude
whom they please from their perform
ances. The Bryan managers are
about to exercise the same privilege,
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

In New York the skyscraper line
has been drawn at AZ stories. Even
that amount of vertical transit strikes
the suburban commuter as too much
supplementary travel.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

The Maine Democrats are claiming
the state by majority OF 5000. This
is believed to be the smallest major
ity any party ever claimed in any
state.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

Lightning killed Ave people wit
Messing a ball game last Saturday.
The Herald briefed the item several
days ago. The Democrat comes to
the front this morning with the same
news as original matter II you want
stale telegraph Just read the Demo
crat.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

One OF London's leading financiers
says that within generation the
money center OF the world will be in
the United States.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

Alva Adams wins votes with tears
while his brother Frank wins them by
cracking the whip. And the latter
makes heap more.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

Hearst is picking up numerous
counties, In New York, and he is a
Democratic fact to be reckoned with
in 1906, not two years hence.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

The estates left by the late Senators
Hoar and German were respectively
$4,000 and 100000. Now find
the successful man.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

The Democrat is reviving old plate
matter run a few dozen times some
years ago. The Democrat Is about
as big q fake as ever hit the pike.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

From Fridays Daily.
The upper Animas was visited by
a good rain yesterday. Extended as
far as Animas City. Rain fell all aft
ernoon at Silverton.
James Sleeth and family returned
this forenoon from Pagosa Springs.
where they have been taking an out
ing. They drove in.
Mrs. S. S. Oakford, who was for
merly Miss Gentry Prewitt, went to
Pennington this morning for visit
with her parents and relatives.
An interesting letter from the pen
of VIM. e. Curtis on the Russian dou-
ma Is published In today's paper. 1t
will pay perusal at this particular
time.
w. S. Pickerill and Mr.. Hooker
with fishing tackle galore were OBJ
served shaking the dust of the city
shortly after dinner. Queer the In
fatuation the speckled beauties incite
The work of painting and papering
the court house is now finished, and
we venture to say there Is not court
house in the state OF Colorado that
looks any better, and we doubt II any
looks as well.
James Gallery turned couple OF
homing pigeons loose shortly after
the noon hour. If the birds prove
game they have landed ere this at
their loft on the w. r. Day ranch on
Pine river, Mr.. Day having quite a
number of the birds.
The boys were found Technically
guilty. by Judge Pike because they
had the fawn skin in their possession,
but the evidence that they killed 1t
was not clear. They claimed they
found 1t dead. The boys were told
they might be sent for any time and
allowed to go.
The preliminary trial OF Mrs. Net
tie Cuthbertson, charged with entic-
ing 15-year-old girl into the saloon
OF Peter Phillips, is in progress this
afternoon. All spectators were ex-
cluded from the room during a part
OF the testimony.
AmendcI articles of Incorporation
have been filed with the county clerk
by the Little Jane Gold Mining com.
pany. changing the name to the Tom
ahawk Mines company and changing
the number OF directors from seven
to Ave. e. H. Lunkin Is the president
and the property is located above La
Plata City.
Joe Freed, Jr., spent the day in
town yesterday and returned with his
daughter. Miss Elsie, to Trlmbie
Springs last night. While here he |
found three crates OF fine young
chickens Just from Pennington, got |
several crates of raspberries at |
Weightman's, located some Of the
fine fruit coming in from the lower
and several other things 30
he would have no trouble in pleasing
n lot OF fastidious boarders. While
Mr.. Freed was doing all this, Miss
Elsie WAS taking in the bargain
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

Il am not an aspirant for any of
flee. am trying to get out. and not
IN said Fl. NJ. Hogg at Cripple Creek
the other day. at is a game in which
| cannot sit in justice to myself and
FAMILY. ] am poor man and while
have been generously dealt with by
the people OF this district, feel that
cannot ask them for their kindly
consideration along these lines. The
report that have been offered a po-
sition with the Colorado & Southern
railroad, or any other corporation, is
utterly without foundation"
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

La Plata county farmers must pay
more attention to poultry, eggs and
butter II they wish the greatest de-
gree OF success.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

la Plata county is In splendid fl
nancial condition. OF course this is
not pleasing to either Dave Day or
Bradley.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

Republicans of La Plata county are
working in double harness. This
means success at the polls in Novem-
Der.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

me Republican party is rssron-
sible for ali laws beneficial TO the
general welfare OF the people.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

II Gov. Mcdonald will come down
here he will ascertain some facts that
might do him good.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

Utah socialists have nominated
ticket.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

Otto Mears is giving his close per-
apnal attention to his Silyerton inter-
asseJ. He passed through to the San
Juan metropolis last evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

Schuyler c. Whitney is In today
proving up on mis- homestead entry.
He is located on Pine river, 15 miles
labove Bayfield,.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30
From Thursdays Daily.

George E Hopper. contractor OF the
new buildings at the Shiprock school,
was guest at the Strater last night.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

Let the farmers lay aside any fine
specimens Of products that will keep
and bring them to to the fall fair.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

Miss Mary Morgan came up from
Flora Vista last evening for a visit
with Durango friends.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

Miss Pearl Blake OF Pennington
stopped over night in the city and
went home this morning. She was on
her way home from Pagosa Springs.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

L. L. Outlet, the Cortez merchant,
spent the night in Durango and de-
parted on the eastern this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

Miss Gertrude NJ. Strater will re-
turn the coming week from her ex-
tended visit which included Cleveland,
o.. the old home. and nearby points.
At present she is in Denver. Miss
Gertrude returns to prepare for the
great event in every girls life, her
marriage In the early part of Octob-
er to Mr.. H. Wayne Russell. This
will not doubt be quite surprise to
many, at the same time her more In
innate friends have known that some
thing was going to happen for some
months. In securing Miss Gertrude.
Wayne takes one of Durangos fairest
gems. We have known Gertrude
since she was a wee child, watched
her grow Into womanhood and know
that she possesses the qualifications
to make one happy helpmeet
through life. To know Gertrude is to
admire her. and to win her hand
Wayne had to vie with others, but
he fortunately won out. She Is the
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

An interesting letter from the pen
of VIM. E. Curtis on the Russian dou-
ma is published in today's paper. 1t
will pay perusal at this particular
time.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

A. F. Hood went out to ALLISON this
morning to prepare corpse for ship
ment to Denver. Someone who died
yes4.rday-Ish The name could not be
learned.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. George Melville yes
terday brought in Mrs. James Chart
rand and children, who have been en-
joying life on the Vallecito the past
few weeks.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-07-30
8 g @ g 9 9 9 9 @ 9 Q 9 Q @ @ @
Ia PLATA MINES.

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La Plata Miner.
The Bonnie Girl people are still
waiting on their new switchboard.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-08-31
KAISER TO VISIT AMERICA.

Stuttgart Scientist Tells Of Emperor's
PIans-To Visit Milwaukee.
Milwaukee, Aug. 26.-Emperor VIII
liam Of Germany may come to Milwau-
kee for short visit within the com
ing year.
DR.. Schmidt of Stuttgart, wurtem-
berg, who is guest of Rev. John Ia
ding, and who has Just left Germany
on his way to Mexico City. where tho
worlds conference of biologists is to
be held, says that the emperor contem-
plates a trip to the United States,
with Milwaukee as one of his stopping
places.
When left home few days ago."
said DIR. Schmidt, who is very close to
German oficialdom, "the emperor him
self had said that II he could adjust
political and court matters to get
away from his duties. he would crafty
his desire to see America.
Since the visit OF Prince Henry he
has wanted to make personal study
of the conditions of American society
and government. He has always felt
deep interest in the United States
and especially in the city of Milwan-
kee, where SO many Of his former SUBJ
jects have made names and fortunes
for themselves
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-08-31

George G. Peck. aged seventy-two
was shot and fatally FOUNDED at King
fisher. Okla, by Prof. G. R. Hale, aged
sixty, the result of an old grudge.
r. H. Lesesne. a prominent naval
stores operator of Baldwin, Ala, was
shot at camp near Molino, Fla, by q
negro and is in a critical condition.
In difficulty at the Planters Chem
ical plant at Talladge, Ala, j. P. Pow
ell was shot and killed by Jim Sims, a
negro, and II. l.. Crown was shot
through the thigh. The negro es-
capped.
An unsuccessful attempt to assas-
sinate H. S. Hines and S. l.. Long,
prominent lawyers who have taken an
active part in the crusade against
jointists In Arkansas City, Kan. was
made recently.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-08-31
news OF WEEK SUMMARIZED
IMPORTANT EVENTS AT HOME
AND ON FOREIGN SHORES
BRIEFLY TOLD.
Notes From WASHINGTON.

President Roosevelt has appointed
James s. Harlan of Chicago member
of the interstate commerce commits
sion. Mr.. Harlan is a son of John NJ.
Harlan, associate justice of the SUI
preme court OF the United States.
The secretary OF the interior has
executed contract with Newman &
Hoy of ST PAU for the construction
and completion of the work of divis-
Ton 8, main canal, Lower Yellowstone
lrriga ricU project, in Montana and
North Dakota.
Orders were issued by the military
secretary. Maj Gen F. C. Ainsworth,
for the transfer of the colored troops
from Fort Brown, Tex, where there
has been serious trouble between
citizens and soldiers, TO Fort Ringgod,
Tex, which is about 100 miles above
Fort Brown and is also on the Rio
Grande.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-08-31
ENDORSES THE NEW SPELLING.
President Orders Reform Adopted in
the White House PAPERS.

President Orders Reform Adopted in
the White House Papers.
Oyster Bay. N. Y, Aug. 26.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt yesterday announced
that he has adopted the Carnegie re-
form spelling and that he has instruct
ed the public printer that all official
documents from the White House, in
GLIDING the presidents message, shall
be printed in accordance with the rec
ommendation OF spelling reform
committee. headed by Brander Mat.
thews of Columbia university.
This committee has published list
OF 100 words in which the spelling is
reformed. This list contains such
words as thru" and tho as the
spelling for through and though. The
presidents official sanction of this re.
form movement is regarded as the
most effective and speediest method
OF inaugurating the new system OF
spelling throughout the country. Not
only will the printed documents eman-
ating from the president utilize the re-
formed spelling, but his correspond
ence also will be spelled in the new
style.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-08-31
CAR TO KEEP UP THE FIGHT.
Will Be No Relaxation in Rieor Of
Government Policy.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 26.-At SEES
sion of the cabinet list evening which
lasted several hours the conclusion
was reached that, in view of the exist
ing condition, any relaxation in the
rigor of the governments policy is
utterly out of the question, and that
1t is necessary to continue the battle
against the revolutionary forces with
all the means at its command 1t
also was decided that the elections for
members Of parliament should be held
on the same date throughout the en-
pire instead of over period of sew
eral weeks, as was the case in the
former elections, in order to prevent
the opponents Of the government con
centrating their efforts in various dis.
tricts in succession.
All of the ministers were instructed
to prepare and have ready for submits
sion not later than Sept. IA the prof.
ects of the necessary legislation.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-08-31
People Talked About.

Secretary Shaw was a visitor at ths
New York subtreasury. He espresso
satisfaction with conditions in thS
financial world.
DR.. Thomas n. Rogers of Sault Sc
Marie has accepted the nomination c
lieutenant governor on the Democra;
ticket, rendered him by the Michis
state committee.
Mrs. Redmond D. Stevens of Chic
90, daughter of the capitalist In who
honor the boat is named, will christie
the big steamer Norman B. Ream, to
be launched at South Chicago.
T. c. O'Hearn OF Cambridge, Mass
was elected president of the Interna
tional Association of Municipal Elec.
tricians at New Haven. Conn. Nor
folk, Va, will be the meeting place
next year.
Mr.. Meyer. the American ambassa
dor to Russia, who went to Kissen
gen to take the cure, said at Berlin
the general consensus of opinion In
st. Petersburg is that the present lul
In the revolutionary movement viii
continue for several months.
The oldest Mason in years and in
point of membership in the United
States will celebrate on Sept 6 his
one hundred and fifth birthday snd
the efghty-first anniversary Of his en-
trance into Masonry. Always carry
Ing his cane and wearing high ha,
which gives him the appearance OF a
venerable old preacher James Bel
lows McGregor is a familiar figure on
the streets Of Newport, N. H.