Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-28

the traditional pilgrimage to the
shrines OF the Virgin to offer prayers
for the queen in her approaching ac
couchement. 1t Is stated today thai
the child win have three famous god
fathers, Pope Plus, King Edward and
Emperor William of Germany.
Rome, Mar. 25.-News comes from
the Vatican that consistory will be
held next month for the purpose oi
making cardinal and giving the red
hat to Mgr. Rilanxini IT. order that he
may be able TO assist IS cardinal at
baptism of the child OF King Alfonso
Pittsburg, Pa, Mar. 25.-"The presi-
dent told me to do It." was the excuse
offered by f. C. Bisbee AZ years old,
and single, a travelling salesman, for
attempting to drown himself In the
Allegheny river in front of the Pitts
burg Il Western staticn. Harry Locke,
baggage mester, saw Bisbee walk
across the track and down the muddy
bank and plunge into the water. He
lished him out. Bisbee is probably
insane.
Z Denver, Mar. 25.-This is the last
week of session of the Sixteenth Cen
eral Assembly and will be busy one,
but no all night session. The assem-
bly, is well to the front with its work.
Denver, Mar. 25.-The house today
passed number of bills and killed
the one providing immunity for in
formers in the prosecution of gam
bling curse. The vote was 81 to 22.
The governor today signed the local
option hill. He has not signed the
railroad commission bill 1t is under
stood, however, that Franklin E.
Brooks of Colorado Springs will be
the lawyer member of the commits
sion. His name has been in all ,om-
binations made of prooabie commits
sion. Buckley Wells, former adjutant
general, is said to be slated fer one
of the jobs. For the third member
a local real estate agent is promi-
nently mentioned. Since this must be
filled by one who is a practical rail
road man and since Mr.. Chamberlin's
experience has been confined to the
real estate business his chances of
appointment are regarded as slim.
George Lehman, of Colorado City,
many years ago engineer on the Rock
Island, has asked for appointment
He has the endorsement of the Broth
erhood of Locomotive Engineers, also
of some railroads.
Boston, Mar. 25.-Charles Martin,
street car conductor, who last Fri
day found a roll of $500 in bills kick
ing about the floor OF his car, re-
ceived as a reward for honesty one
sweet smile from the woman. Mrs.
Robinson Lowell proved her owner
ship of the wealth. She was told
Martin was the finder and turning to
him sweetly remarking to the super
intendent, Wasn't 1t good Of the con-
ductor"
Rome, Mar. 25.-It is thought at
the consistory to follow that of next
month that four cardinals will be ap-
pointed in English speaking countries.
England has been without cardinal
since the death of Cardinal Vaughn.
Strong claims are made on behalf of
the United States for two more car
dinals, one in the east and one In
the west, but nothing as yet has been
decided at the Vatican.
Boston, Mar. 25.-With strike of
G,OO0 team drivers in and about Bos-
ton, general truck teamsters' union
has been given full authority to act
in the matter. Unanimous vote to
this effect was taken at meeting of
the union last night Trouble grew
ont of the refusal of the master team
drivers to sign working agreement for
1907 and 1908, presented to them by
the team drivers union. The new
agreement calls for one half hour less
in days work and relief from Sun
day and holiday work which will ne
cessitate the employment of additional
stable men.
Washington, Mar. 25.-Martin A.
Knapp, chairman OF interstate COM
merce commission. in an interview.
discussed causes of Wall street dis.
tress, the evils existing In railroad
management and the remedies there
for and expressed the opinion that the
states have exceeded their constltu
tional rights In some of the anti-rail-
road legislation they have passed.
New York, Mar. 25.-The market
slumped badly today. The downward
plunge of all stocks was fierce. Cop
pers suffered the greatest losses but
all leading stocks dropped from 81 to
81 a share. Slight reaction as the
day advanced.
Chicago, Mar. 26.-The residence OF
George Castle, the theatrical manager,
on North States street. was robbed OF
diamonds and jewelry valued at $10,-
COO The burglar was a well dressed
negro, who escaped after frightening
servant into Mysteries by threaten
ing her with death If she screamed.
The robber overlooked money and
valuables including siverware and
| heirlooms valued at $4,000. The ar
ticles taken were all stored in a small
iron safe which Mrs. Castle kept IN
an alcove off her bedroom.
Chicago, Mar. 26.-General mana
gers of western railroads and repre-
sentatives of the Brotherhood OF rail
road trainnien and the orde Of Rail-
way Conductors began session what
promises to be the final conference
regarding the demands for increase ot
nav and a working day of nine hours