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Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
IF MONKEYS HAD LUNCH couN-
TERS.

Chicago Tribune.
Some of the fourfooted folks have
Ave hands; that is to say. they use
their tail for a hand. The opossums
bath In America and Australia have
developed grasping power In their tail
and also the monkeys and the tree ant
caters and tree porcuplDes OF America.
In all these the extremity of the tall
has portion of its lower or upper
surface naked and marked by trans
verse ridges and grooves. These.
when applied to bouSh by curling
the tail tip around II. give great grasp
ing power. The fact that either the
upper or the lower surface of the
tip may be naked implies independent
origin OF the grasping power In diff.
ferent groups.
The Australian rat kangarooa have
gone further than climbing with their
tails and employ them for carrying
connected with this organ Is that II
their nests. The trunk OF the elephant
when contrasted with the tail OF the
kangaroo rat affords an example OF
fertility OF resource In animal develop
ment In this case the specialization
has proceeded further than In the rat
kangaroo. so that the trunk is capable
of serving many purposes OF hanf.
One OF the most remarkable points
come specialized for locomotion along
has been developed in the group of
OF their fore legs as hands. and be-
Deem specialized for locomotion along
the ground.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

tory and If the American association
persists in the project it may become
an outlaw
Nor will the eastern magnates be
without their troubles. The Union
league, a new outlaw organization. will
place clubs in Philadelphia Baltimore
Brooklyn and. possibly. New York. 1t
is rumored that the outlaws have al
ready secured an option on grounds in
this city at 163d street and Southern
boulevard. The officials of the naw
organization have issued a proclama-
tion in which they term organize 4
baseball as at present constituted "a
trust and announce their intention Of
fighting this vicious monopoly" Tha,
those now in control should seek to
stifie all competition in the baseba
business, is an assumed arrogance
which most Americans will not tol ar.
ate" read this new declaration OF IA.
dependence of the fans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
Pitiful Tale Of
Woman's Suffering

New York. Dec. 2s.-Happy that her
children, for whom she had sacrificed
everything, even the last scraps of
food, had at last found friends. Mrs.
Phyllis Price died in the Brooklyn
hospital of starvation. Mrs. Prices
husband has been dead some time
With the little ones, the oldest years,
to care for, she labored day and night
until taken i'll. Her pride prevented
her from asking aid, so she saved
what bits of food she could obtain for
the little ones. while she gradually
grew weaker from lack of food. The
last bits of crusts for the children's
Christmas dinner and next morning
neighbors heard the crying of the lit
tie ones in the unfurnished room in
which they lived and entered and
found Mrs. Price dying and the chill
dren weak from lack of food and cold.
The police removed the mother to the
hospital. The Children's society took
care of the little ones.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
ADAMS
ON WAY
Case Against Him In
Idaho Dismissed by
Judge

Rathdrum, Idaho. Dec. 2S.--As a spe-
clal session OF the district court last
evening Judge Woods granted the mo-
tion Of Shoshone county diminishing
the case OF the state against Steve
Adams This Is the case in which
Adams is charged with the murder OF
Fred Tyler. for which he was tried
twice, the prosecution falling by dis
agreement OF the Jury In both In
stances. Adams was Immediately
taken into custody by Sheriff Fitzpat-
rlclt OF San Miguel county. Colorado.
armed with extradItion papers from
Governor GoodIng authorizing him to
take Adams TO Telluride to stand trial
on an indictment charging him with
the murder of Arthur Collins, manager
Of the Smuggler-Union mine. Sheriff
Fitzpatrick, accompanied by C. G.
Hicks OF Telluride. took the prisoner
In carriage from here to Ross sta
tion on the electric line, starting with
in half an hour after the court met.
He declined to divulge the route by
which he expected to reach Colorado
but said he expected the trip to last
four days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
kNlckEReockeR eEcsn easHip

New York, Dec. 2s.-TTe question
of receivershlp for the Knickerbock-
or Trust company. which failed during
the financial furry. will come before
the courts today. when arguments
Will be heard for and against making
the receivership permanent. Great in
terest in the action to be :a,.cn is
manifested in Wall street and deter
mined efforts are being maze by IN
terested parties TO accomplish the re-
sumption of the big trust company. II
a permanent receiver is appointed. 1t
is not believed that the depositors will
he paid in full.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
FOREIGN STUDENTS MEET.

Madison. Wis. Dec 2S-Students
from all parts of the world are in
attendance at the first convention OF
the Association of Cosmopolitan clubs
OF the Universities of the World, which
opened today at the University of WIS.
consin, under the auspices OF the
University of wisconsin International
club, the pioneer organization OF for.
eign students. There are now eight
clubs in America and South American
universities. The institutions repre-
sented are Wisconsin. Michigan, mi
nois. Ohio, Louisiana Cornell. Purdue
and the University of Buenos Ayres
Argentina.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
KILLED A BIG RATHER.

When man hunts or fishes In the
Indian territory he has to bear con-
stantly In mind that he is in danger OF
rattlesnakes. centipedes. and tarantu-
las.
He IL likely to find them most any
where. except in cold weather. and
they are usually big ones. The rat
tiers are especially numerous on rocky
points where the sun beats full upon
them, and the centipedes and tarnntu-
las are found most anywhere.
One Of the largest rattiers ever seen
In this section was killed by Rees
Evans. disbursing agent for the gov
ernment Offices at Muskogee, who shot
the monster rattler with six shootst.
The snake measured six feet two inchAs
and had eleven rattlers and n button.
The snake was coiied up ON . fat
rock when he was discovered and loolk-
ed big enough to fll bushel basket.
Kansas City Star. N
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
HOLD UPS
W0RSTED
Italian Section Hands
Would Not Stand
to be Robbed

Snohomish. Wash, Dec. 2s.-Two
men. named Miller and Carroll. en-
tered a section house last night oc.
cupied by seven Italians and ordered
them to hold up their hands. The
holdups began shooting The Italians
attacked the outlaws with tools After
killing Miller crowbar was driven
through his head and an AK stuck in
his body several times and his eyes
dug out. William Carroll. the other
man, was also wounded, but survived
until officers from the city arrived.
when all We're taken to prison. Three
Italians were wounded by none seri.
ously
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
MAY pIssAND SECTION.

Munich. Dec. ga general meet
ing of the Bavarian section OF the
German Naval leagues has been called
for tomorrow. when. according to re-
ports, It will be disbanded. The entire
executive committee of the branch. in
cluding Prince Rupprecht, recently re-
signed giving as their reasons for this
action the selection OF Major General
Keim as president and the recent pol
cy OF the league in mixing in German
politics.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

The trial OF 1863 members of the first
douma, who signed the Viborg mani.
festo about eighteen months ago, call
ing upon the citizens OF Russia to
stand for their rights. for popular rep
resentation and for an imperial parlia-
ment, is In progress before the court OF
appeals at st. Petersburg. The for.
mer douma members are charged with
high treason. A verdict of guilty is
anticipated. but there is no reason to
anticipate the infection OF the maxi
mum penalty, which is death
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
Mrs. Leslie Carter
Won Her Fight

New York, Dec. 2S.-Mrs. Caroline
Leslie Carter Payne has won her le-
gal fight TO retain possession OF the
plays, "Dubarry" and "zaza' as well
as la Tosca" and Fedora" and the
salary and emoluments she may re.
ceiye from their production. Judge
Hough. in the United States district
court In long decision. declares the
receiver in the bankruptcy proceed
ings against the actress has no right
nor title In any OF these plays nor in
the salary Mrs. Leslie Carter, as she
continues to be known on the stage.
may receive for appearing in them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
AUTOMOBILE SHOW

New York. Dec. 2s.--New York's
third automobile show OF the season,
that OF the foreign ears. opens tonight
at Madison Square Garden and Is at.
tracing great deal of abortion
among the enthusiasts. Nearly all OF
the available space has been occupied
by cars and accessories. including the
best products of English. French Ger.
man, Italian, Austrian and Swiss man.
ufacturers. The garden has been dec
GRATED In novel manner FOR the OK.
hibition. and much that was best in
the olympia, London. and Paris shows
has been transported bodily to New
York. A score of makes OF the hest
known European machines are to he
seen. The entire main floor and o
portion of the first gallery Is occhpied
by the cars. and there is also a large
showing OF accessories.
1t is generally admitted that the
importers salon is the most beautiful
and comprehensive show ever held in
America. The showing OF cars is the
most interesting to the spectacle, and
the fact that the machines are exam.
pies Of the highest grades OF European
makes tends TO make the show note
worthy from a mechanical and users
The foreign agents are
that many of the new mod
els shown will he sold TO American
who are partial 10 the ma.
chimes of European manufacture.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
SOUTH AFRICAN FARM
ERS' WORST ENEMY.
Strand Magazine.

Strand Magazine.
Millions and millions OF locusts set
tie. and millions and millions continue
flying 10 settle farther on. They haze
been settling in myriads for a hun
dred miles and more. and yet enough
are left flying TO hid the sun! OI
the ground nothing can be seen bur
locusts-so tblckly do they pack that
not a square inch OF earth or gra3s
Is visible. As you walk through them
a narrow wake Is left for a few sec
onds In your track where they have
flown out OF your way. and as they
rise In thousands before your feet
the noise OF their wings is Ike an
electric power station.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
Trinidad Police
Have Boys Murderer

Trinidad Dec 28.---In Charles Mar
tin, o legless man, one OF the two
under arrest In connection with the
murder OF Willie Leary, the 16-year-
old son OF Daniel Leary, who was found
murdered in an excavation ditch near
the depot late Thursday night. the po-
lice believe they have a man who
can throw much light on that foul
crime. II he can be induced to tell the
truth. The conclusion has been reach
ed by the authorities that young Leary
was killed by pervert while resisting
an assault upon his person.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
Matters Of the Heinze
Montana SavingsBank

Butte. Mont. Dec. 2s.--District
Judge George NJ. Bourquln has contin
ued the matter Of the receivership for
the State Savings bank. the financial
institution In Montana OF F.. Augustus
Heinze, until March 2. ON condition
that Beinze places n quarter million
to the credit of the bank. II the
money is not deposited the bank will
not open for business on March q.
then 1t must liquidate. The State
Savings bank suspended payment fol
lowing the failure Of Otto Heinze 4
Company In New York recently.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
HEAD OFF
ROBBERS
Oklahoma Citizens En-
gage In a Desperate
Battle

Oklahoma City, Okla. Dec. 2s.-Citi-
zens at Moore. near here. surprised a
gang OF four men early this morning
in an attempt to rob the bank OF
Moore. desperate battle followed
Thirty shot We're fired No one was
killed. Two of the men were captured
but escaped during the excitement and
fed toward this city on hand car.
Detectives and deputies are endeavor.
ing TO locate members of the gang.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Chicago News.
A bluff is all right as long as you
can keep the lid on
His Satanic majesty is probably
ashamed of some of his associates.
In the spring the gardeners fancy
turns to thoughts of green goods.
Don't expect to strike any man ia
vorably If Won aim at his pocketbook
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
Pittsburg Business
Tied Up by Epidemic

Pittsburg. Pa, Dec. 2S.-The worst
epidemic of sickness since 1899 Is be-
ing experienced in Pittsburg, and ply
sicians estimate that thousands OF
persons are prostrated by pneumonia,
typhoid fever and especially grip.
Throughout the city probably every
home is affected and the scarcity of
employees in the large office buildings
is seriously felt. The Pittsburg Rail
way company is having difficulty in
manning its cars on account OF con
ductors and motormen being laid up
with the grip,
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
rAFr 10 SPEAK IN BOSTON.

Boston. Dec. 2s.-Secretary of War
Taft will he the principal speaker
at the annual banquet OF the Boston
Merchants association on Monday
night. and Is expected TO make some
important references TO his presiden-
tiai candidacy. At Mr.. Tnft'B request
the Hon. Swager Sberley OF Louis
vile will also speak.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
Supposed to Have
Killed Himself

New York Dec. 2S.-The body of a
well dressed young man was found on
the property owned by c. Oliver lslin
near Mount Vernon. There was a
bullet hole behind the right ear and
near by lay a revolver. The pockets
of the mans clothes were turned ia
side out. The heels had been pulled
from his shoes. The. police are in
vestigating, although they believe the
young man killed himself
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
TROOPS REMAIN IN eoLpFieLo.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-Tbe president
has had further correspondence with
Governor Sparks and decides 10 keep
the federal troops at Goldfeld for
three weeks longer, until Nevada can
organize state militia 10 care for
the states interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
.ERVY
WOMAN
Held Up a Burglar and
Compelled Him to
Disgorge

Omaha, Neb.. Dec. 2S.-Miss Mavme
Newkirk. 19-year-old girl of Omaha.
last night caught a burglar in her
home held him up at the point of a
revolver and forced him to turn his
pockets inside ont. After recovering
everything he had stolen she marched
him 10 the door and told him if he
ever came that way again she would
shoot him full of holes. Then she turn
ed him loose and went back to bed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
WALSH TRIAL ADJOURNED.

Chicago. H.. Dec. 2s.-The trial of
John r. Walsh was adjourned today
until next Thursday because Of the
Illness Of Juror Charles Dayey. He
is suffering from grip which may de-
veIop into pneumonia. II his illness
becomes severe it may be a mistrial.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
-Four Aces Caused
Death Of Gambler

Cleveland. o., Dec. 2S.-The sight of
four aceB dealt to him in a poker
game ! killed Thomas snches at mid
night last night. He toppled on his
chair MS his thumb and forehnger
raised the fourth "bullett." and his
heart action stopped There wasn't
much big pot on the table. either
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
HonrlLs REFUSED TO PLEAD.

Denver. Dec. 2S-F G. Bonfils cf the
Post, having been arrested by a war.
rant sworn out by Senator Patterson
Of the News, for whipping the stna.
tor last Thursday, trial in police court
began today. Bonlils declined to plead
Patterson told of the assault Case
adjourned until Monday morning. The
court room was packed. Much inter
est is manifested in the personal quar-
rel
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
TERSELy BRIEFED

William Il. Curtis says the mako up
OF the senate committee on iannre
blocks NIL reciprocity treaties daring
the Sixtieth congress
Counsel for the defense protests to
the supreme court at Washington
against the wording OF the anti-boycott
Injunction recently issued against the
American Federation OF La5r.
Walter Wellman, writing from Wash.
ington, declares that the pubic demand
that Roosevelt accept another nomira-
tion will not down, but the presidents
firm stand makes Tafts chance better.
Suit of the wife of Vice Dean w. III.
Meeker of tho Iowa State college at
Ames for separate maintenance
arouses much interest In the college
town and gossip of affinity is heard
James Garden, negro was taken
from the county jail a. Henrietta,
Okla, and lynched. He killed Albert
Bates, business man. This was the
first lynching within Oklahoma since
IL became state.
Announcement was made that the
salaries OF the clerical employees of
the Erie railroad who receive more
than $50 month would be cut from
2 to 10 per cent January /. Eighteen
hundred men are affected.
the will OF the late Michael Gillaes,
vice president of the Illinois Central
railway. dlsposing of property valued
at 100000 was probated In the su-
perior court at Los Angeles. A widow
1t is located in Iowa and other states
Checks for s4,00O,O00 In dividends
due January 90 were mailed by the
Chicago and Northwestern railroad
management. the action being taken
to relieve the financial stringeDcy
Many other corporations are paying
interest and dividends In advance.
The Utah Consolidated Smelter com.
pany will close Its big plant January
] as a result of the opposition OF the
| farmers, who say they are being ruin.
ed by the fumes, and 5000 men will
be thrown out OF employment until a
| new plant can be constructed In an.
other location.
The supreme court OF Missouri IS
sued preliminary rule In prohibition
| against Judge j. l.. Fort to prohibit
him from trying the theatcr manages
In Kansas City on indictments chnrg
ing them with conducting their thea
ters on Sunday. The case was set foi
hearing in the supreme court on Jal
uary 20. 1908.
City Attorney Boone OF Mobile. Ala
rendered an opinion. declaring the
O'Clock closing law passed by the re
cent legislature unconstitutional. NJ
bases his contention upon the fac
that while the title Of the act embrace
but one subject the body covers 20,
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

A determined fight to remove the
squatters who, it is alleged. have jump
ed valuable claims along the proposed
Garfield high line canal. will he waged
in the courts by the Homesteaders' as
sociation Of Grand Junction. Counsel
has been employed to take the matter
into the courts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
Montana Ranchman
Dead in Brooklyn

New York, Dec. 2S.--Henry r. Parry,
a son of one Of the wealthiest families
In Brooklyn, home from his Montana
ranch for the first time in eight years
to spend Christmas with his family.
was found dead in Prescott park,
Brooklyn. early this morning. He had
shot himself through the head. He
was 80 years old.
A woman can learn a lot about what
her husband doesn't know Dy having
him try to explain 1t to her.
The prouder man is about having
a lot OF children the madder the bills
II costs TO raise them make MIN.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

The Scotch of Florence and the coal
camps of Fremont county VIII cele.
brate the birthday OF Robert Burns
on January 25th, under the auspices
of THE Florence Elks. The celebra-
tion in former years was held at Coal
Greek. but the recent flro DESTROYED
the hall and no meeting place was
available there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
CRISP COLORADO
NEWS PARAGRAPHS

Felix ST. Clair. a barber at Lead.
vile, was found dead in his shop His
o' cath was caused by exposure and
lcold.
Frank McMasters was struck by n
Rio Grande engine nj Red Gin and his
body cut in two. He was a track
walker.
Arthur Pifer, ranchman lear
Brush, was accidentally killed by the
discharge Of his companions gun while
hunting rabbits
Huerfano county was visited by a
severe windstorm. Smoke stacks and
buildings were blown down, but no ia
talities are reported.
The Methodist church at Pike View,
a coal camp north of Colorado Springs,
was blown down during a heavy gale.
The building cost 5000.
The Colorado e Southern road Will
have its electric line running between
Denver and Boulder by May / when a
Commute service will be given.
The lid is on IN Grand Junction
on the winerooms. Ono saioonkeeper
was fined s75 for allowinP worren Ia
his place and the police say the wine
room must go.
A Mexican boy found bible on the
river bank in Trinidad In the book
was found a $40 bill. which was used
to very good advantage. as the boys
family is very poor.
A handsome young lady was sen
fenced to thirty days in the county
jail at Denver for sboplifting. The
total value OF the articles being but
$40 the sentence was suspended.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

During a FIRE in Denver Bert Peters
risked his life to save an aged woman
from the third floor of the building.
He brought the woman out and fell
unconscious. The police surgeon soon
revived him and he is none the worse
for the experience
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

William Runyan, 60 years old and
widower, who boasts that he attends
three dances a week on an average.
received fractured shoulder during
a scuffie at a masked ball at Evans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

Fines were imposed by Judge New.
conner OF Chicago upon four employees
OF the company which held the auto
mobile show at the Coliseum last
month. who We're charged with having
forcibly elected from the show Elton
Lower. president of the city civil serv-
ice commission. after he had paid his
admission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

A spirited baseball war is in pros
meet during the season OF 1908. foi-
lowing close on the heels OF the re
ron, rumor of the formation of a third
big league to combat the American and
National comes the verified fact tha'
the American association will attempt
to place club in Chicago. The MAJOR
league magnates will fight bitterly TINS
attempt to invade their richest terri
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30
cral The opinion means that saloons
in Mobile will ignore the law.

While the steamer Bulgaria. with
1000 passengers on board. was pass.
ing down the river. outward bound for
Europe from New York. fire was dis.
covered among some bales OF cotton on
deck. The flames were quickly sub
dued by two nreboats which responded
to calls for assistance. and the steam
er proceeded with very little delay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

Mutual help makes mutual irisaAs
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

City Attorney Boone OF Mobile" Ala,
rendered an opinion. declaring the 3
o'clock closing law passed by the re-
cent legislature unconstitutional. He
bases his contention upon the fact
that while the title Of the act embraces
but one subject the body covers SOW
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

Felix ST. Clair a barber at Lead.
vile, was found dead in his shop His
o'eath was caused by exposure and
lcold.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

Frank McMasters was struck by 3
Rio Grande engine nj Red Clin and his
body cut in two. He was track
walker
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

William Il. Curtis says the mako up
OF the senate committee on Gaanre
blocks nll reciprocity treaties daring
the Sixtieth congress.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

Arthur Pifer, ranchman lear
Brush, was accidentally killed by the
discharge Of his companions gun while
hunting rabbits.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

The Methodist church at pike View,
a coal camp north of Colorado Springs.
was blown down during a heavy gale.
The building cost 5000
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

Announcement was made that the
salaries OF the clerical employees oi
the Erie railroad who receive more
than $50 month would be cut from
2 to 10 per cent January /. Eighteen
hundred men are affected.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

The Colorado & Southern road Will
have its electric line running between
Denver and Boulder by May /. when a
Commute service will be given.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

Huerfano county was visited by n
severe windstorm. Smoke stacks and
buildings were blown down, but no ia
talities are reported.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

Counsel for the defense protests TO
the supreme court at Washington
against the wording OF the anti-boycott
Injunction recently issued against the
American Federation of Labr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-30

Walter Wellman, writing from Wash.
ington, declares that the pubic demand
that Roosevelt accept another nomirn-
tlon will not down. but the presidents
firm stand makes Taft's chance better.