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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

New York, May 2.-Nichola Greeley
Smith, niece of Horace Greeley, in
terviewed John l.. Sullivan today on
the report that he was going to di-
vorce his wife, who had not lived
with him for twenty years and marry
rich widow. Sullivan said: 'Tain't
so. I'm not sore on marriage, but no
widows for mine. | don't get di-
yorce because | am a Catholic. The
church forbids it. | don't know wheth-
er the church is right or wrong. Min
isters sometimes pass out a lot of
bull con. They are the only ones who
have free speech. Newspaper owners
are not In 1t with them. The trouble
with marriages is lots get marred
who amt mated. Then it's a scrap
for life. 1t is London rules and no
round without a knockdown and fight
to finish which may take all your
life. If you marry right and you're
young you're to the good and there
should be lots of children. The presi-
dents dead right on that Me sister
has eight. This rot called woman sui.
frage ruins more marriages and spoils
more nice women than anything. It's
all bunkum.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
President Will
Issue Statement

Washington, May 3.-The president
is going to set at rest all talk about
denomination and the question of
third term by issuing a statement In
which in his own vigorous way he will
declare that under no circumstances
will be again be a candidate. He will
call attention to his declaration, made
on election night 1904, In which he
said: "The wise custom which limits
the president to two terms is one that
we must regard the substance and
not the form. Under no circumstances
will be a candidate for or accept
another nomination The adyisability
of issuing this statement at the pres
ent time is forced on him by the in
slstent demands of friends, politicians
and the people generally throughout
the entire country imploring the presi-
dent to run again.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
Rossl ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.

Milan. May 3.-Rossi, the famous
Italian tenor. lies at deaths door to-
day. Since he returned from America
where he lost his voice during the
fright Of the San Francisco earthquake
in the thick of which he and Caruso
were. Rossi has been Respondent.
This grew on him so that he attempt
ed suicide and in the most awful man
ner. He secured a pair OF scissors
and managed to cut out his tongue.
and was bleeding to death when dis
covered by his attendant 1t is not be-
lieved he can recover.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
HUNT THE GAY pARsoN.

New York, May 3.-Every effort is
being made to locate Jere X. Cooke.
late rector OF the St. George Episcopal
church at Hampstead. l.. l., who eloped
with Miss Cloretta Whaley, an heiress,
on Tuesday. He has been unfrocked
at his own request by letter by Bishop
Burgess Of the diocese OF Long Is
land. Miss Whaley is under IS years
OF age and charge OF abduction will
be brought against the ex-clergyman.
1t is believed the pair are hiding some
where In the city until the search is
relaxed and will then leave the coun-
try.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
ERE Al TELLURIDE.

Telluride, May 3.-Fire last night
destroyed small frame building in
the heart of the city. The flames we're
confined to the building, small dam
age resulting to adjoining buildings,
but for time 1t was feared the blaze
would spread. The building was occu-
pied by w. NJ. Rover as cigar store
Contents are almost a total loss and
building badly damaged, the latter be
ing owned by A. II. and b. NJ. Mahr
with no insurance. The cigar loss is
placed at 81 900 with 81 900 insurance.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
A SUBJECT FOR THE lUNACY
COMMISSION.

Great Falls, Mont. May 4.-Believ-
ing that the end of the world will
come within ten days and that he
with a handful OF followers, will be
straightway transported to heaven, A.
this city, today disposed of all his
property, valued at several thousand
dollars. to the first bidder. for $3.50
and is taking up his residence in n
rented house In the most elevated
part Of the city, calmly awaiting the
end
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
NO HOTEL, NO BOOZE, is EDlcT

Newaygo, Mich, May 2.-The vii
been afflicted with Insufficient hotel
accommodations, and curious situa-
ton has resulted from the determine
ton of the public officials to remedy
matters. The one hostelry there is
far too small, but efforts to secure
sits enlargement have been in vain be
cause the proprietor figured the profits
came from the bar and would be no
greater with large hotel than a
small one.
have solved the problem. They have
refused to renew the hotel mans IL
quor license and have adopted a reso-
luton which says:
1--WE will hereafter approve of no
saloon bonds within the corporate lin
its of the village except when the
proposed saloon business is to be con
nected with hotel to be constructed
OF brick, stone or other substantial
material other than wood. and steam
heated.
Provided, that whenever any re
sponsible party shall contract for the
erection of suitable hotel building
To be erected within three months oi
the date of said contract, of sufficient
proportions. then we will Immediately
grant a license for a saloon, to be
conducted In connection with hotel
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
SNAKE TALE PALM TO THIS MAN

Ada, Ohio, May. I.-James Brunot.
student in civil engineering at the
Ohio Northern university, today told
OF narrow escape from death he had
Yesterday. His companions vouch for
the truth of his story. He was sur
veying and left his companions to To-
cate a site. Suddenly the latter heard
cries for help. They found Bruno
held fast by two big black snakes
They had coiled one about each of his
legs and lashed themselves to a small
tree, while two smaller black snakes
had taken couple Of turns about an
oak tree and were using their tales as
whips to beat Brtmot. The big snakes
were killed and measured over six
feet In length with eighteen-inch
belts
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
Strike of Millnen
on in Denver

Denver, May 2.-The refusal OF
planning mill owners to meet the de
mands of the union employees for an
increase In the wage scale. an eight
hour day and a closed shop, which
ended in a practical lockout by the
mill men yesterday afternoon will re
suit in giving Denver's present build
,pg boom decided set back If the
trouble is not adjusted within the next
few days.
Labor leaders and commercial bod
les are agreed on this statement. Ev-
cry EFFORT. therefore. is being made
tNFbring about a settlement that will
be satisfactory to the men and the
owners.
Until noon today but little progress
had been made but it is possible that
the differences may be settled by
tonight or tomorrow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
Spreading Rail
Caused Wreck

La Junta. Colo, May 4.-Frederlck
boughton, n Santa Fe engineer and
ms hreman, Roy Abbot. are lying at
The point of death and score of pas
sengers suffered broken bones and
other injuries as result of a wreck of
The east bound Santa Fe passenger
train No. s. which occurred twenty
eight miles south OF here today. The
wreck was caused by spreading of
the rails. The engineer stuck to his
post until the locomotive turned over
on its side.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
IMMIGRANTS AT NEW YORK.

New York, May 2.-Ten trans-Atlan-
tic liners brought more than $1,000
aliens to this port yesterday. which
is a record number OF immigrants for
one day. Most of the steerage steam
ers anchored in the harbor and will
probably not be able to land their
steerage passengers for several days
The fog which clouded the coast
early this week kept several of the
ships outside Sandy Hook for from
thirty-eight to forty-eight hours.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
DelmaS Snubbed
By Yale College

New Haven, May 3.-Lawyer Del
mas of Thaw trial fame was coldly
snubbed by Yale college. The cele-
brated Kent club before which the
Californian was invited to lecture on
Criminal Jurisprudence" has notified
him that the invitation has been with
drawn. With grim satire he is in
formed that because OF the "unwritten
law" his engagement to come to Yale
is released. He is the first lecturer
ever invited to speak by Yale whose
invitation was cancelled. Elihu Root
will speak in the place Of Delmas.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
SANTA Fe TRAIN WRECKED.

Ration. N. NJ, May 3.-The Santa Fe
fast train was wrecked near here and
six Pullmans derailed and twenty pas
sengers badly hurt. Among the In.
jured several Mystic ShriDers. c.
D. Brooks of Denver. Mrs. Bell OF
Toledo, Cassie Decker OF Flint, Mich
Mrs. l.. Dressed OF Chicago. Mrs. May
Belts of Kansas City and Alex. Null
er OF Los Angeles. The whole train
turned over on It's side and a panic
ensued.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
THE DURANGO FIFE AND DRUM
CORDS

Are working hard to raise money to
pay FOR uniforms, and TO pay their
way to the C. A. II. encampment at
Colorado Springs. May nth. To this
end they receive liberal percentage
OF the gate receipts at the races to
morrow, and give May dance Friday
May 10. Help the boys and boost
Durango for determined effort will
be made to get the next G. A. r. en-.
campmont down here.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
PRESIDENT ATTENDS UNWILLING

Washington, May 2.-This afternoon
the president and cabinet participated
In the ceremony attending the unveil-
ing of the monument of the Society
of the Army of the Potomac erected
to the memory of George B. Mcclellan.
The crowd present was very large.
s0'ishop Satterlee opened the proceed
ings and General King of New York
delivered the principal address and an
eulogium on the first commander of
:, the Army of the Potomac. The presi-
dent spoke briefly then reviewed the
attending troops.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
TELEGRAPH NEWS.

New York, May AT uarriman's
offices today all information was re-
fused concerning the report from Ari-
zona that Hartman wishes to control
the Phelps Dodge "El Paso and South
western line and unless he secures
1t he viii lnaugurate the biggest rail
road war the southwest ever saw by
paralleling lines. The Phelps Dodge
people declare the story absurd
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
eLoPINe pARsoN CAUGHT.

New York, May 4.-Word reaches
here this afternoon that Rev. Jero
Knode Cook and the 1S-yearold heir
ess, Floretta Whaley. with whom he
eloped. have been located at Peeks-
kill. Officers with warrants for their
arrest have gone to take them into
them into custody.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
Well Known
Editor Dead

New York, May News reached
here today that Arthur McEwen, the
well known editor and author, died in
the Bermudas yesterday when he had
gone in search of health. McEwen
and Brisbane were Hearst's strongest
writer's, McEwen coming here from
San Francisco to be chief editorial
writer of the American. He leaves
wife and two daughters.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
cHAs. J. sresoMAN SUICIDES.

Paris. May 3.-Charles j. Steedman
Of New York and Philadelphia son
Of the late Rear Admiral Charles
Steedman, committed suicide by shoot
ing during the night at the hotel Del
Orient here. Mr.. Steedman and wife,
daughter of former governor OF
Rhode Island, reached Paris last night
from Italy, accompanied by their child.
They had been touring in an automo-
bile with Senator Adrich Of Rhode
Island and Mrs. Aldrich. Since their
arrival Steedman became despondent.
He was left temporarily alone in his
room last night and when the apart
ment was re-entered he was found sit
ting upright in n chair, with revolver
at his feet. He had shot himself In
the mouth. Death was instantaneous
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
Bold Highwaymen
Commits Murder

Chicago. May 2.-South Chicago re-
ports a murder as result of its hold
up season. Today the victim, Charles
Lindsay who was stopped by a high
waymen was shot, robbed of all he
mad, and thrown in the gutter where
ne was found unconscious He died
IN the patrol wagon on the way to
the hospital.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
Territorial Secretary
Now Has Charge

Santa Fe, May AIN accordance
with instructions telographed from
Washington Gov. Hagerman has turn
ed over to the territorial secretary the
gubernatoria1 office and this morning
Mr.. Reynolds is In control and will
be acting governor until Captain Geo.
Curry arrives from the Philippines in
July. to assume the govenorship to
which President Roosevelt appointed
him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
GRAVE FEAR FOR GUATEMALA.

Mexico, May 3.-News reaches here
today of grave internal conflict brew
ing Guatemala which is likely to end
in a fierce civil war for the control
OF the government. This in connec-
tion with Mexico's threatening atti-
tude, makes an alarming state of af-
fairs and is the upset of peace estab-
lished in Central America
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
ITALIANS HolsTEp RED FLAG.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, May "a large
crowd of dissatisfied Italians at Old
Forge hoisted the red flag and were
making most incendiary speeches
when state troops charged upon them
and dispersed the assemblage without
any arrests.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
COREY AND GILMAN WILL MARRY

New York. May al must refuse
to discuss my personal affairs. How
ever important you may regard it for
me to crafty the curiosity of inquir-
ing friends and strangers, l am afraid
cannot share your view, but | will
far depart from this resolution to
say that Mr.. Corey and | will be mar
ried in this city on May 13 and both
Corey's family and mine will be pres
:ent." This statement was issued by
Miss Mabelle Gilman, the actress at
the Hotel Gotham, and removed all
doubt that her purpose in coming to
American from Paris on the steamship
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, was to
become the bride of William Ellis
Corey who has just been reelected
president of the United States steel
corporation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
Fears for Safety
Of Twain's Yacht

Norfolk, May f.-Fears are enter
tained today for the Rogers yacht,
having on board Mark Twain and
other celebrities. The yacht has been
missing since Wednesday and the
wireless station and weather observa-
tory have been called upon to locate
II II possible.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

San Francisco, May At being In
timated to him that his future com
pany was undesirable Abraham Ruef
the indicted boss, resigned as Ma
tive Son OF the Golden West" and his
resignation was promptly accepted.
Other native sons under indictment
VIII be asked to resign Or suffer ex-
pulsion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

Former State Senator Franklin p.
Mays and w. n. Jones were sentenced
yesterday in connection with land
fraud causes in eastern Oregon. Mays
punishment is $4,000 fine and four
months in jail. and Jones Is $4,000
and eight months In jail.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
TELEGRAPH NEWS.

Griggs of the Democratic congression-
al committe said today: "In the com
ing election in the new state of Okla
homa next August we are going to
win everything. We have a surety
of carrying the legislature which will
choose two United States senator's"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
CARNEGIE WILL SAIL FOR EU-
ROPE

New York, May 2.-Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew Carnegie and daughter will
sail for Europe on next Wednesday to
spend the summer there. They will
go direct to Skibo castle wehere Car
negie will spend most of his time.
Since the close of the peace confer
ence lie has been confined indoors,
suffering from bronchitis.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
Shot Sweetheart
After Quarrel

st. Louis, May 2.-Albert Koenig.
after climbing a two story porch and
breaking open a window secured en-
trance into the room OF Nettie Woods
on Walnut street today and shot her.
He then shot himself twice. Both will
die. They had quarrelled.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
DISTURBANCES IN PARIS.

Paris, May 2.-The May day dis
turbances which began last evening
and which the police found almost
impossible suppress, continued today,
but less violently. The authorities
have the situation under control. Dur
ing the last twenty-four hours over
one thousand arrests have been made.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
HAYWOOD READY FOR TRIAL.

Boise, Idaho, May Both sides
have agreed that they are quite ready
for the coming big trial and will make
no effort for additional delay This
was mutually decided today, so it is
practically certain that the Governor
Steunenberg murder case will com
mence next Thursday, William Hay
wood being first to go to trial for
completely therein.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
INJURED IN FIRE.

Grand Rapids, Mich. May 4.-In a
midnight fire that destroyed the home
OF Mrs. Frank Telfor at Hopkins stss,
ton, Thomas Cornig, aged 81 years
was burned to death and Mrs. Tel.
ford and her daughter, sallie, aged
3. suffered fatal burns.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
TELEGRAPH NEWS.

Mexico City, May i.-Guatemala has
made most abject apology TO Mexico
in all the differences between them,
and has agreed to give up General
Lima and the war is thus supposedly
ayerted.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
Federal Troops
May Be Called

Washington. May 4.-Dispatches
from Boise received here indicate that
there may be call for federal troops
to maintain order when the trial Of
the indicted men begin next Thursday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

Geneva, May i.-King Edward of
England escaped this morning from
an apparent plot TO kill him by wreck
Ing the train on which he was travel
Ing to France. The train stopped at
the entrance of the simplon tunnel.
and as precaution the kings car
was examined, and it was found that
n box had been removed from the
axle II the car had gone few
miles further derailment would have
resulted. An inquiry has been started.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

Another fuel famine Is on In the
northwest and Is assuming serious as
pect at Wfnnepeg, hundreds being
down to their last pound.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
szO,OOO,OOO in
Improvements

Chicago. May 4.-Tbe Chicago a.
Northwestern today began demollsh-
Ing hundred valuable buildings to
make way for their new twenty mil
ion passenger terminals and station on
West Madison street which will be the
finest In the world.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

Dr. A. II. Weston OF Cedar Hill
called at this Office one day this week
to pay the works his compliments and
To renew his subscription, says the
Aztec Democrat. DR.. Weston says
that the fruit at Cedar Hill was not
IN enough advanced to be Injured
much bv the recent freeze. The apr
cot crop tlay ne light, but outside Of
this their fruit crop will compare ia
vorably with tha, Of any OF the tg'i'
counties of Colorado. He is a com
paranvely recent arrival In this coun.
ty, having come here from Colorado
City, Colo, about a yeas ago, bat
he has great faith in this country and
says that he thinks that what we call
bad weather now will prove about tpe
best tnins watch has happened TO this
country for some time and will mean
thousands OF dollars to the cattle and
sheep men OF the county us he range
will be excellent this season.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
TWENTY KILLED BY
FALLING WALL.

Chihuahua, May 4.-The great wall
of big dam here suddenly gave way
engulfng forty men under an enor-
nous weight of masonry. Twenty are
dead and several of the injured will
die.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

Lamar. Colo, May 4.-Murder in the
hrst degree with punishment of death,
Is the verdict of the jury in case of
Andrew Johnson. the slayer of Night
Marshal Frisbie. The verdict was re-
turned at $3.50 o'clock this morning
after a deliberatlon OF twelve hours.
1t is reported that decision was reach
ed on the first ballot.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

Mexico City. May IA hurricane
that destroyed millions of dollars
worth of property and caused the loss
OF lives of thirty people. swept over
the gulf state Of Campeche and has
ruined hundreds of plantations.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
DIXIE FLYER WRECKED.

Parkersburg. w. Va, May 1.-The
Dixie Flyer" on the B. & o. left the
track this morning and twenty per
sons were hurt. Two killed
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
BLIZZARD IN DENVER

Denver, May "A bowling blizzard
RACES here today and transportation
is much impeded.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
GRIEVANCES.

New York Press.
When get enough money In one
pile | shall start weekly, or daily,
magazine to be entitled Grievances.
Imagine the possibilities. Every man,
woman and child has a grievance. Our
population will soon be 100 900, 900.
Now. If every one with grievance
will send me a subscription OF II
cents a year for Grievances, and will
submit a grievance, our circulation
might get up into billions. We can
give the profit to charity We may be
able to qualify for membership in the
Mutual Admiration Society of Rookie
feller and Carnegie In The Disburse-
ments OF Stolen Billions, or something
of that kind. Grievances will make
big hit, We will let every sub
scriber take a profit certificate and
have one say a week. Great schemei
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

Deal. England, May "A storm is
raging over the English channel. A
big German steamer has gone ashore
on the Goodwin sands, Tugs and life
boats have gone to her assistance but
darkness is setting In and little can be
accomplished.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

He who estimates his money the
loose there is q circus and you are
the clown.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

otidltI, lll., MAY Z.-A1teT 1Vely
tussle with the police FIVE masked
men who planned to rob the blind
baggage of a Santa Fe train and had
concealed themselves, were captured
today. They resisted and one of the
bandits, Charles Lebhardt of Cincin-
natl, was shot through the spine.
Chicago, May 2-Excited over a
drama he saw last night based on
the Thaw trial and called "The Mil
lionaire's Revenge" Nicholas Wallace
shot Mrs. Dora Buckley, young
widow in an elevated railway ticket
office where she was employed. Wal
lace shot her and beat her with
revolver. She resisted with fury and
saved her life. Wallace is under ar
rest. He claims to have rich and
wicked rival for the widows affec-
lions.
New Orleans, May 2.-Former Gov
ernor Yarmouth because he could not
get an annual pass over his own line
has resigned the presidency Of the
New Orleans, Fort Jackson and Grand
Isle railroad. line that runs down
the banks of the Mississippi river for
about a hundred miles. The governor
has held the presidency for over seven
teen years. The bondholders who con-
troll the road, in spirit of economy
abolished annual passes without ex-
ceptlon. The railroad runs past Gov
ernor Warmouth's plantation. which
is his home, and he makes daily trips
TO New Orleans.
City of Mexico, May "A declara-
tion of war between Mexico and
Guatemala is imminent. The situa-
tion is most strained. Mexican resi-
dents have been insulted in Guatemala
and President Cabrera is hostile to
Mexico. Soldiers of Diaz are mobiliz-
ing on Guatemalian frontier and to-
day ten thousand are at Salina Cruz
under the command of Gen. Flores
Mexico has demanded the extradition
OF General Lima, which Guatemala is
inclined to refuse. Lima, Mexico says
nstigated the assassination of ex
President Barri in this city and Mexi
can authorities want him. II Cabrera
does not give him up war will follow
San Francisco, May 3.-The sup
posed desperate who was killed al
| Willows Monday night after a running
fight with a posse of officers, has beer
| identified as Count Otto Won Wald
stein OF Austria scion of a nobl'
family. nephew of Cardinal and Prince
Wartenburg, one Of the richest mel
In Franz Joseph's empire. The iden
tifcation was made at Willows yes
terday by Miss Mary Fitzgerald o
this city, who knew him well, afte
the body of the young nobleman ha'
been exhumed from the Potter's field
The Identification is so complete tina
there can be no possibility OF mistake
Count Otto died fighting, believing
he was being attacked by a band o
robbers. The posse thought 1t ha
run down Smith, the murderer of Joh
Marcovlch of Oakland.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
TELEGRAPH NEWS.

Superior. Wis. May "A blizzard
is raging through upper Wisconsin
this afternoon and the snowfall heavy.
The weather is bitterly cold.