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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23

Officer McElravy had given him wills
Ky. He remembered, too, that he faint
ed away at the side of the houseboat.
and that the whisky was given him
when he was at the side of a shed in
the rear of the cabin.
Objections To Confession.
When Officer McElravy was on the
stand. an effort was made to show
that Maggie had made various confes-
sions in his presence. The objection
was made that these confessions were
secured by threats and intimidations,
and that Maggie had been affected by
his arrest. In case this were shown, or,
rather in case il were not shown by
the state that these confessions had
not been secured under influence or
intimidation, the first and all subse-
quent confessions made by Maggie could
not be admitted in the trial. II was TO
show that Nagle was not under innu-
ence that the testimony was heard be
fore the court after the jury had been
excused
Pictures Are Introduced.
During the cross examination OF Jo-
sephine Collect. the defense introduced
several pictures. taken by an Argus
representative shortly after the discov-
cry Of the body. The woman idenu-
fled the scenes shown i'm the pictures
as those she referred to in her testi-
mony and identified several objects i'm
the pictures with reference to her
statements Of the crime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23
NneIe Fnrgcts An DeIniI-.


ed. when a small amount of whisky
was given him in cup of water.
Maggie FOrgets All Details.
Nagle, on the direct examination. con-
Quoted by Attorney II. A. Weld, stated
that he had been given whisky a num-
Der of times during the day, and that
he had used opium also, declaring that
he had both smoked the drug and had
taken some in a cup of coffee. He
stated that the liquor was given him
by Officer James McElravy. On the
cross examination, conducted by the
Henry county states attorney, Maggie
denied any knowledge Of any details
of the events on the island. stating that
he was intoxicated throughout the day,
and did not know what he was dong.
He said that he remembered nothing
Of the circumstances of the inquest, and
nothing Of any declarations made on
The train from Muscatine to Rock Is
land, when he made n confession that
he had taken $500 from Brady. This
alleged confession on the train is de
clared to have been made in the pres
ence of the coroner, Deputy Sheriff
Reynolds, and n member of the staff
of The Argus.
Not Certain He Was There.
Under the severe cross examination,
Maggie became somewhat entangled, and
declared that he was not even cert2in
that he was at Island b. but that he
might have been there. He remember-
ed nothing. he said, of the trip from
Muscatine to the island where he was
taken by the officers in the search for
Brady's body. He held firmly, though,
that he had been threatened by Mr.. Nc
Elravy and Sheriff Stuart, ana that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23
Pictures Are Introduced.
Woman Tells of Killing Husband.

Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 23.-Mra.
Drumund. who shot and killed her hus-
band here nearly a year ago, went Oh
the stand yesterday in her own de-
Tense. and told Of the events leading
up TO the murder. She wept often
during the recital Of her story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23

An of high pressure, nccompan-
led by fair weather, extends from Brit
ish Columbia and washington across
the country Ia the Atlantic coast, and
quite low temperatures prevail from the
northern Rocky mountain states to the
upper mississippi Wiley The south
western storm remains central over Ar
fzonn and has caused precipitation over
most of the Rocky mountain region and
In southern California. Continued fair
weather II Indicated for this vicinity
tonight and Saturday, but rising tenn
pcrafures Saturday will result from the
southwestern movement of the high
pressure and the approach Of the Ari-
zOna storm and another depression
which il now north OF Alberta.
}. VI. SHERIER, Local EOrscaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23
CITY CHI r.

Roller skated?
BeaI & Schmitt,
High class tailOrs,
Illinois theatre building.
Rubbers at Waters.
The neS hats at Lloyd's
Insure with Beccher Bros.
Buy home OF Reidy Bros.
Bargain showers at McCabc's every
day during the week, winding up with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23

Temperature nj Il. ri; at 3::'O
u. M, -. Minimum temperature i'm II
hours. 81. VcIocity of wind at "a. M.
, miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23
THE WE1THER.

Fair tonight and saturday; warmer
Saturday. The lowest temperature to-
night will he about 20 degrees above
zero.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23
MEMORY is POOR.
Continued from Page seven1

been given liquor except when he faint
ed. when small amount of whisky
was given him i'm a cup of water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23

All the news all the time-THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23

Sweaters: 200 heavy weight wool sweaters,
double collars ;colors navy and black especial
price. SI.Z5
Sweaters, all wool; 81 90 values. 800. $3.50
Sweaters, all wool; s. so values. 49,. .$1.75
Sweaters, all wool; $500 values. 49,. $3.50
Australian wool sweaters black, navy and
maroon. SoUO
W. shaped neck sweaters, blue and
ford. $500
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 9, LA
PLATA COUNTY, COLORADO.
HELD AT DURANGO, COLO,
MAY 12, 1905.

The board met, pursuant to call OF
the president, in the High school
building.
The meeting was called to order by
the president at o'clock p. m.
The secretary read the report made
to him by the judges at the annual
school election, showing that Mr..
Frank Lake was duly elected to the
Office of director of School District
No. 8, at the regular school election
held May Z. 1906. for the term Of FIVE
years. The secretary also reported
that ne had been advised by the
county superintendent that Mr.. Lake
had duly qualified for said office.
Moved by Mr.. Balster that the
board proceed to the election OF a
president of the board for the ensu-
ing year. Seconded by Mr.. Sanford
and carried. The president appoint.
ed Messrs. Wingate and Baster to
act as tellers. The ballot resulted as
follows: John W. Wingate, 3 votes
]. c. Sanford. vote; o. P. Frary,
'ote, anu MT. JONI w. WlUBdle WAS
declared duly elected president OF the
board for the ensuing year.
Mr.. Wingate was Installed as pres
ident, and the election OF vice pres
ident for the ensuing year was ther
proceeded with. the president appoint
Ing Messrs. Frary and Balster as tel
lers. The first and second ballots re
suited as follows: J. C.. Sanford, .
votes; F. s. Balster. votes: o. p
Frary, vote.
The. third ballot resulted as fol
lows. F. 8. Balster. vote; J. C
Sanford. votes. and Mr.. j. c. San
ford was declared duly elected al
vice president OF the board for thu
ensuing year.
The election Of secretary wa,
then proceeded with. the ballot re
sulting In I'VE votes for w. c. LIesen
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17
MAINE WOULD HAVE
OUR WESTERN SPORTS

George C. Logan has just received
the following interesting letter from
his friend Cyrus W. Davis, which in
dlcates that eastern people find in
terest in Durango sports:
Waterville, Me-, May 4, 1906.
Geo. c. Logan, Esq,
Durango, Colo
MY Dear Mr.. Logan:-Mr. A. B.
Page, who you will remember Is one
of our directors, was discussing with
rs, the possibility of bringing on here
to Maine for our Central Maine Fair
this fall, the exhibition which he saw
at the fair in Durango. believe 1t
consisted of three races on the part
OF Indians and white men. This Is
the same exhibition given when Mr..
Lawrence, MIR. Page. Mr.. Gailart and
Mr. Soule were all there. Mr.. Page
spoke particularly about the contest
for the bag OF money which was bur
led In the sand where the competitors
IN passing around the track would
'ean over from the saddle and try tc
srasp tne top OF the bag, until finally
II was carried of by one of theil
number II some 90 Of these riders
say about half Of them Indians, ant
about half white men could bt
brought on East at not too great al
expense, we think 1t would add some
thing to the attraction of the fai
here. win you look this matter VI
at once. and see what that number
could be SHIPPED East for; whethe
you could get them, and II not, per
haps a smaller number. say dozel
OF them. Make your figures on L
and also on 20, and write me at you
earliest convenience whether 1t cal
be done. and such particulars as yol
think would be Of interest for ui
The sooner you can attend to this tn
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

retary. The report of the solicitlng
committee was thoroughly discusss6
and on motion was adopted with the
provision that Durango celebrate.
The best way to celebrate Was talk-
"a over but no action taken, tho -
tire matter being left in the hands oa
Harry Jackson, who waa elected
president of the celebration commit
tee, who was empowered to appoint
an executive committee OF five or ssv-
en-. the finance committee being ~
quested to confer with him In its ~
lection. The meeting voted unsaa-
monsly to place the handling Of ths
celebration In the hands Of the az
ecutive committee to be selected.
With this the meeting adjourned.
The chairman and the finance COM
mittee will meet this evening and -
iect the executive committee which IN
turn VIII decide on the scope Of The
celebration. and appoint sub-comuif-
tees 10 carry on the work.
The general opinion last evening
was that the celebration proper should
cover only the Fourth and It should
be heid on Main avenue during the
day and evening. Having all tho
small sports and amusements in one
day Will not permit time for . ball
game, and 1t is expected to arrange
for game and q few other sports
on the afternoon of July 3, proyid-
Ing Silverton or some other equally
good club can be secured to cross
bats with the local team, a liberal
purse being offered. probably Sl26 to
winning team and $50 to second
But these matters will have to be set.
tied by the executive COMMITTEES
which will be selected this evening.
The report OF the committee indl-
Gates the cash fund for the celebra-
tion will run between $1,000 and o..
900.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17
More News from the ksw Gaeisat
states.

II any one has any doubt e u ~
virtue Of Toley's Kidney Csrs, tAsy
need only to refer TO Mr.. Alvin n.
Simpson Of Wiilimantic. Coan.. VIA
after almost losing hope Of rscoyegy.
on account Of the failure Of - nAay
remedies. finally tried ToIsy's Ki1Asy
Cure. which he says was ~inst ~
thing" for him. A. four bottlss cuEoA
him completely. He 10 now satarelv
well and free from al ~ safIseina
Incident to acute kidnsV tssubaA
Geo. p. tiffany. Jr.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

Seconded by Mr Lake, and carried
Mr.. Sanford moved that the mat
ter OF securing a suitable person to
look after the school grounds during
the vacation be referred to the build
ings and grounds committee. with re-
quest that they make recommends
tion to the board at the next meet,
ing. Seconded by Mr.. Frary and
carried.
On motion OF Mr.. Sanford, seconded
by Mr.. Lake. and carried, the secre-
tary was instructed to notify all the
teachers and principals of their ap-
pointment, with request that they
signify their acceptance or rejection
not later than Thursday. May II.
On motion of Mr.. Lake. seconded
by Mr.. Frary. and carried, the board
adjourned until Thursday evening
May II, at O'Clock, p. M.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

Aztec, $l.I5. as against $2.1O, ant
Pennington $3.50 instead of 1896.
ID. NJ. Longenbaugh, editor of the
Cortez Journal. returned from Denver
Saturday evening and continued tc
his home yesterday morning.
| o
Mrs. Carl Sutton gave birth to a
girl baby Saturday night, DR.. Carpen
ter officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Sutton
| are new arrivals from Pueblo.
w. d. Watson of Silverton came
down with the ball nine yesterday
that crossed bats with the Durango
nine, and carried of the feather.
Attorney Dan B. Carey was a pas.
senger yesterday evening from Den.
yer to Silverton where he has some
business In the present term of the
district court,
Mrs. w. A. Navinger and children
came in from Denver last evening to
make their home in Durango. Mrs.
Nayinger is the wife of The Herald's
new job artist.
Chas. w. Airy who has been visiting
his parents. j. T. and wife, returned
yesterday evening to Silverton where
he is watchman at the ruins of the
Silver Lake mill.
The Denver Post Is evidently mis-.
representing George Lane whom ii
says, while on his marriage tour at
Denver, put IS gold piece in slot
machine for a nickel
+: ther Liciotto and Father Gomez
went out TO Juanita this morning to
look after affairs connected with the
Catholic churches of those sections
about Juanita.
Senator John J. Harris and family
of Dolores were among the returning
passengers on the eastern Saturday
evening, continuing to their home
Sunday morning.
Misses May Clayton and Bessie
Ford were passengers from Denver
to Silverton yesterday evening They
observed that 1t was long, tedious
journey from Alamosa to Durango.
j. II. Slattery who has been the
pillar and backbone Of Silverton ball
tofrs for several Years, came down
\ see now his n,nc y lrked yesterday
nj To learg what he will have to do
o beat Durango's acreage this sea
son.
Judge Russell, District Attorney
Pnlliam and Miss Mesechre weut to
Silverton yesterday evening to hold
court this morning. Silverton hasn't
very big docket this time and court
will probably not last longer than
Friday.
Rev. w. H. Ferguson departed this
morning for Des Moines, Ia, to at
tend the national council of Presby.
terian ministers, at which there will
probably be 1000 delegates. Mr.. Fer
guson will he absent at least one Sun
day, possibly two, but later announce
ment will he made If he will be away
two Sundays.
Mrs. j. Preston Bell, sister of Wash
Patrick and Mrs. Moore, came down
from Silverton this morning and will
return in the evening, promising to
come another time when she can take
two weeks off. Mrs. Bell several
years ago conducted the Commercial
hotel in Durango, and now has q ho-
tel at Silverton.
The number going on the first ex-
cursion to Farminston yesterday was
not as great as the local ofiice of the
Rio Grande had hoped for, but the
train was held below to accommodate
those who did go and they report hav
ing good time. The excursions will
continue each Sunday whether any
body goes or not as 1t is hoped that
during the summer many will desire
tn oil he, k-l
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

senger rates. The fare to Pueblo is
reduced from 1895 to $3.50 with a
corresponding reduction to points
east along the line. To Silverton the
new rate is $2.25 as against S27O;
Aztec, $1.75. as against $40. and
Pennington $3.50 instead Of 1895.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

better 1t will be for the management
Of the fair.
Sincerely yours,
CYRUS W. DAVIS.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

d. NJ. Longenbaugh, editor Of the
Cortez Journal, returned from Denver
Saturday evening and continued to
his home yesterday morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

The last Issue of the Rico News
makes the cheerful announcement
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

The Denver & Rio Grande ia again
10 the front with a reduction In pas.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

The number going on the first ex-
eursion to Farminston yesterday was
not as great as the local office of the
Rio Grande had hoped for, but the
train was held below to accommodate
those who did go and they report hav
ing good time. The excursions will
continue each Sunday whether any
body goes or not, as 1t is hoped that
during the summer many will desire
to visit the great fruit belt.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

There are many neglected graves
in the Animas and Greenmount Gem
eteries. And May 30th is Decoration
day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

Hon. Otto Mears was a passenger
returning from Denver to Silverton
Saturday evening. Mr.. Mears said
everything in the San Juan looked
good to him. particularly at Silverton
and Ouray; tnat while at Denver he
had been assured by members of the
American Smelling & Refining com.
Pany that the Silver Lake mill will
be rebuilt as quickly as plans can be
made for 1t. il Will take some time
70 build the mill, but Mr.. Mears
thinks the new producers of crude
ore and concentrates this season will
heip materially to make up for the
temporary loss to the smelter of the
Silver Lake concentrates. San Juan
county is enjoying the most progress
I've period Of mining development In
It's history and several new mills will
be operating this year.
The Denver & Rio Grande is agair
to the front with roductior IL -
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

From Tuesdays Daily.
Lincoln Post at Pennington viii oh,
serve Memorial day, committees hav-
ing been selected 10 look after the
detail
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

Chas. w. Airy who has been visiting
his parents. j. T. and wife, returned
yesterday evening to Silverton where
he is watchman at the ruins of the
Silver Lake mill.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

Superintendent GIN OF the Duran
go Girl mine came down from the
mine this morning to look after some
ore shipments and other business
connected with the enterprise.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

that Uncle John Eder had crossed
over from the West Dolores and got
the worst of a slun game. 1t is not
inferred from reading the News that
the camp has been abandoned, al
though its columns do not make 1t
appear that there is any mining over
there at present
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

Mrs. w. A. Navinger and children
came in from Denver last evening to
make their home in Durango. Mrs
Navinger is the wife of The Herald's
new job artist.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

The Denver Post is evidently mis-.
representing George Lane whom it
says, while on his marriage tour at
Denver put IS gold piece in a slot
machine for a nickel.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

F; ;ther Liciotto and Father Gomez
went out TO Juanita this morning tc
look after affairs connected with the
Catholic churches of those sections
about Juanita.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

Mrs. d. Preston Bell returned yes
terday to Silverton. but promised hei
friends to come back and stay cou
pie OF weeks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17

Attorney Dan B. Carey was a pas
senger yesterday evening from Den
yer to Silverton where he has some
business in the present term of the
district court.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-19

some excellent fruits, but II Is probably
not a mlsstatement OF fact 10 say that
II has utterly failed TO hit its follow
ers to the highest levels OF civilization.
The highest ideals OF art. the greatest
achievements OF science, the most not
able accomplishments cannot be- credit
ed TO the followers OF Mohammed bul
TO the nations that have adopted
Christian ethics, ana ordered Their con-
duct accordingly though imperfectly
indeed. The thought IS pertinent; II
the small modIcum of Christian truth
that Is to be found among the Christian
nations has proved so inestimable a
blessing TO the entire world, what may
not be expected, when that truth IN all
It's perfection flows freely in the various
channels of human knowledge ans
thought as win be the case when the
kingdom OF God shah have been es-
tablished upon the earth
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-19
GORKY's MISTAKE.

Maxim Gorky seems to be woefully
ignorant of conditions and sentiments
IN this country. His criticism OF Amer
lea indicates that he has been dsap-
pointed. And II he supposed that
American liberty stands for anarchy.
II Is well that he realizes his mistake.
and II can only be hoped that he Will
tell all the world Of IT, so az to prevent
others from falling into similar err
ror
American democracy means iaw-de-
fined liberty, Sometimes, It must be
admitted. II breaks out into mobocra-
cy. as in the case OF strike riots. and
lynchngs, but such cases are exeep-
lions, and prove the rule. We have
more law here than the Russians have.
The rights and duties OF citizens are
more precisely defined than IN ans
other country, perhaps, and those who
come to SOW the seeds Of discomfort
will find themselves engaged In dan
gerous pursuit and all the more so
because here the people govern. and
not weak sutocrat.
Maxim Gofky, as the representative
of an oppressed class fighting for the
rights OF man, as given to him by the
Creator, viii find hearty welcome
among the American people, but Maxim
Gorky, the exponent Of anti-govern-
mont principles and the doctrine Of
free love, will not find congenial COM
pany among respectable citizens here.
Notwithstanding the scandalous d.
vorce cases that stain the pages of the
history Of so many men and women
here, there Is no sympathy with the
practices so common In the Old World,
and which the Russian novelist appears
to regard as a matter of course
Maxim Gorky Is a great man in the
literary world and we have reason
20 believe that he has performed a
good work IN the cause OF liberty In his
own home, but he has committed a
mistake In dsregarding the decent sem
| timent OF this country. The citizens
here will naturally argue that II the
| Russian reformers are working on the
| lines Gorky seems to follow. they are
not worthy OF sympathy. or support.
| And to that extent he has injured his
| cause,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-19

so frightfully lynched. has really little
or nothing to do with the legal aspects
Of the question There should be just
the same determination to punish the
participants IN the capital offense,
whether the slaughtered victims were
guilty or innocent. Mobs have no
right to determine such question, any
more than they have 10 execute mob
law
Civilization provides the means by
which accused persons shall be fairly
tried and adequately punished II found
guilty. Such powers and authority ARE
not vested In the multitude. They are
by common consent given up to constI-
tuted authority. Mob la'S Is barbarous.
1t ought not TO be permitted IN any
form or FOR any purpose, That is a
point thai should be perceived by every
Intelligent individual. II should also
be vigorously maintained. II is TO the
interest OF every peaceabo person TO
uphold It under all conditions.
Apologies that are made for lynch
ing have no strength in logic nor excuse
IN necessity. The practice Is sanguln.
airy blot on the nation. That the negro
race is singled out as the object ~
mobocratic violence Is lamentable
fact, but Il affords no reason for the
fury with which It RACES. White VIC
tins are rare in comparison. The race
prejudice Is unworthy the people ~
this great Republic, where liberty IL
supposed to be upheld among all peo-
pies and colors and tongues, The per-
petrators of outrages, whether In the
north or In the south, against the negro
or the Caucasian, ought to be followed
up by the powers and officers Of she
law to the very uttermost and legal
retribution should be meted out to ev-
cry guilty individual. Every state
in the Union should purge itself Of the
mobooratic spirit and stamp out Ign h
law, until not vestige Of Il remains.
This is an imperative duty Of the times