Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-27

on strike yesterday. 1t is reported
$1,000 New York machinists will fol-
low suit June 1st
Fairbanks. Cannon and Knox are
making bids for delegates in the east,
and the presidential race, writes Sum
ner, resolves itself into Taft against
the field.
William E. Curtis writes from Wash
ington that Secretary Cortelyou has
appointed committee to devise a
plan for distribution Of government
funds, the present method being
archaic.
The Texas legislature has passed
bill providing for longer bedsheets in
hotels. Unfortunately. however; the
bill makes no provision for hotel pill
lows that shall be thicker than the
average pancake.
Fearing an increase in freight rates
If the railroads are forced to carry
passengers for cents a mile, the Ma
tlonal Association of Manufacturers in
session at New York comes out against
compulsory fare reductions.
Consul F. w. Mahin of Nottingham,
reports that the country roads of Eng
land are cared for by the county coun-
ell of each shire, an elective body
numbering about fifty, more or less,
according to size and population of
county.
The dry land farmers of the north
ern part of the state make enough out
Of their dairy products to pay the run
ming expenses of their farms. One
man sold $500 worth of cream one
month from thirtytwo COWS. Another
one $1G0 from twenty-five COWS.
The general assembly of the Pres
byterian church at Columbus, O., de-
cided that s1.100,O00 must be raised
for home missions In the next year
Committee rules that pastors must not
lie affiliated with the Anti-Saloon
league in their official capacity.
Miss Alice Muddox of st. Joseph
died at the family home from eating
imported strawberries that had been
treated by a solution containing poi
son, intended to hasten the ripening
of the fruit. The berries were served
at a reception and dinner given by a
friend OF Miss Muddox.
Party rates on the Burlington road
hereafter will be open to the public
according to a notice issued yesterday
by the road. Other western roads are
expected to follow suit. The action
results from an interstate commerce
decision that party rates cannot be re-
stricted to theatrical and amusement
companies.
Tine North American Accident com
pany of Chicago is issuing accident
policies for $1,000 each at 25 cents
day through a slot machine, which
automatically numbers and dates the
policies. These are being installed
in hotels, and contracts are pending
with number of the leading railroads
to install them in depots to take the
place of the sale of railway accident
tickets by ticket sellers.
Raving in delirious frenzy, John
Meddiker, q years old, paranoia pa
tient who was being detained tempo
rarily at police headquarters in Den
yer, inflicted injuries to himself that
may cause death by butting his head
again the iron barred door of the bull
pen. In the belief he was pursued by
enemies-a delusion that had wrecked
his mind-he ran wildly over the
length of the pen and lunged forward
after the fashion of a vicious goat,
crushing his skull.
The town of Sheldon, six miles from
was opened Thursday. A special train
loaded with investors was run to the
new town and many persons drove out
in automobiles and carriages. Lots in
the new town were distributed by
drawing. Over 400 We're sold in this
way for $50 a piece. A number of per-
sons from Kansas City attended the
opening and may locate In the town
for the purpose of raising sugar beets.
Arrested on a Santa Fe train last
Sunday on a charge of picking pockets,
Ed Phillips, known to the Denver au-
thorties, is said to be the man who
committed n $4,000 diamond robbery
in Salt Lake, Utah, a short time ago.
Sheriff II. w. Potter, of Otero county.
who made the arrest, is in Denver
working with Sheriff Nesbit and his
men in an effort to run down the
other members of the gang, which is
said to have its headquarters in this
city. Pearl Phillips, wife of Phillips.
was arrested and placed in the county
Jail.
According to report furnished by
Consul General W. III. Michael of
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