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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
DUN REPORTS A
BRISK RETAIL TRADE.

New York, July 13.-R. G. Dun and
Company's weekly revied of trade to-
day says: There Is not the custo
mary complaint of midsummer dull
ness in general trade channels. while
the demand for seasouable fabrics Is
rapidly depicting the stocks. Brisk
retail trade. accompanied by more
prompt collections. In many cities that
were slow to respond to better feel
lngs now send satisfactory reports
Jobbers and wholesalers are receiving
orders for fall and winter merchan-
disc and the interior buyers are active
in the primary markets. Manufactur-
ing returns tell Of large orders on
hand and very heavy production dur
ng the first half OF the year. In a
word business generally is sound and
better.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
TEN MINUTES DE-
LAY SAVED TRAIN.

Denver, July ia delay of ten
minutes to C. & S. train. due in
Denver Tuesday evening. was a for
tunate circumstance that saved 140
passengers from certain death in the
Clear Creek canon food. The train,
IL on time. would have been in the
very center of the cloudburst and from
the appearance of the track destruc-
tlon would have been inevitable.
Boulders weighing tons are piled on
the track and cannot be removed with
ont dynamite. Heavy rocks, trees and
gravel are strewn along the track for
eleven miles. except in places where
the track itself was washed into the
creek by the avalanche of water and
debris. Three days at least will be
necessary to clear the road for travel.
Colorado and Southern officials have
hired every available laborer to as
sist in the gigantic task.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
THREE YEARS FOR ASSAULT.

Colorado Springs, July 12.-Not less
than eighteen months nor more than
three years was the senteced passed
upon p. C. Dockstader by Judge James
owen in the district court. Dockstad-
e- will be given time for the supreme
court 10 act on his application for a
writ of supersedeas. Dockstader is an
expert accountant, well known in clubs
and was convicted of taking indecent
liberties with two girls; Zelda Gedney,
"A years of age. being the principal
witness against him. Dockstader Is
so years old. Before he became in
volved in this trouble he owned much
property. Everything has been sacri'
feed in an effort to free himself from
the clutches OF the law.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
TELEGRAPHERS IN
CHICAGO WILL STRIKE,

Chicago July 1.-THE local execu-
tive board of the Chicago union No. 1
of the Commercial Telegraphers of
America this morning decided to call
out all members Sunday afternoon and
inaugurate a strike that will tied up
every wire of the Western Union and
Postal companies centering into Chi
cago. The action of the executive
board was taken after the Western
Union and Postal authorities refused
20 have any dealings with the union.
Mt has been decided to draw up a
new list Of grievances for submission
to the meeting of the union Sunday.
The demands will include an eight
hour day, typewriters furnished by the
company, abolition of the sliding scale
and full recognition of the union.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
CAPTAIN HoBSok
is STILL OPTIMISTIC.

st. Louis Mo, July l3.--Capt. Rich
ard Pearson Hobson, who months ago
professed to see a war cloud ON the
horizon, passed through st. Louis this
morning. He told the reporters at
the union station that he thinks send
ing fleet to the Pacific was the best
thing ever done by President Roose-
welt. but II would not surprise him II
Japan. eager for pretext for war.
should seize upon this as adequate.
Japan Is prevailing upon other Eau
ropean nations to make common cause
against America and eliminate her
before the Panama canal Is completed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
suLLYs DAUGHTER MARRIED.

Providence, X. l., July 1l.-Miss Ber-
tina Sully, daughter of Daniel N. Sully
the New York cotton plunger and mil
llonaire. was married this afternoon
to Douglas Fairbanks, who comes from
n prominent Denver family. The mar
riage occurred at Kenneth Ridge. the
Sully summer residence at Watch
Hill. The Rev. DR.. Percy Grant of
New York officiated. Miss Gladys Sui.
ly. sister of the bride, was maid OF
honor. and Vincent Sarano. New
York broker. the best man. The music
was furnished by an orchestra from
the metropolis. Guests are presen,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
JAPANESE SPY ARRESTED.

San Diego, Cal. July 12.-Both Off
GERS and men of Fort Rosecrans are
considerably excited over the capture
Of a Japanese spy while the man was
engaged in making drawings of the
Notifications. Every effort has been
made by the officers at the fort to
prevent the matter becoming public
and complete details OF the capture
are hard to secure. 1t is learned from
an absolutely authorities source, how
ever, that the capture was made a
couple of days ago.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
Will Revoke Coal
Company's Lease

Denver, July ia resolution offer;
ed In the land board meeting by At
torney General Dickson, was finally
adopted by unanimous vote. declares
for an extension of the Egeria Fuel
company's lease of eight thousand
acres OF the richest coal lands in Routt
county We're obtained by fraud. This
means that this lease will be cancelled
by the board at its meeting next
Thursday, but any person interested
Will be given n hearing by the board
at that meeting.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
APPOINTED MAYOR
ONY TEMPORARY

San Fran slsco. July 13.-The trial Of
Mayor Buxton will end Monday. He
testified that he was appointed by
Langdon mayor in place of Schmitz
temporarily. Il was told that | was
to hold the position few days until
an honest man could be scared to
take the place" He told the story
of his bribery while supervisor. after
he had been trapped by the prosecu-
tion and promise OF immunity which
had been made Mr.. Delmas had
Buxton tell the jury the details by
which hO sc.epted a $500 bribe from
G. NJ. Roy to vote against the skat-
ing rink license in Roy's home. and
later discovered Burns, the detective.
had been hiding behind the door. 1t
was this trap that led to the CON
fessions of all the Supervisors.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
BURNING OIL THREATENS CITY.

bridgeport, III, July 12,-After work
ing all day damming the streets in
which ran rivers of blazing oil, from
the exploding tanks of the oil reiin-
cry west Of the village. the citizens of
Bridgeport yesterday manased to save
their homes from a fate some what sim.
ilar to that OF Pompeii. Dikes were
made to cut on the flames from the
residences and the damage was con
fined to the refinery and its vicinity.
The loss will total sl50.000 No lives
were lost.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
THREE TIMES A GRAND
FATHER IN THREE HOURS

Louisville. Ky, July l2-To be
made grandfather three times in
that number of hours is the unusual
experience of Captain ]. Il, Ryan of
Jeffersonville, Ind. The proud fathers
are his three sons. John, Thomas and
William d. Ryan in Louisville. The
children of John and William are boys
and that of Thomas a girl The grand
parents are today receiving as many
congratulations as the parents of the
three babies.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
WATCHING DRY DOCK DEWEY

Manila, July 1.-THE authorities
are closely watching the great floating
dry dock Dewey. in olongapo. There
have been unsubstantiated rumors that
explosives were recently found on the
Dewey. 1t is known that a set of
plans of the dry dock we're stolen sew
eral weeks ago. The Pacific destroyer
1ottilla has been ordered from Cavite
to Olongapo for what probably will be
long stay. All the vessels will be
put in first class condition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
VALUABLE JEWELS
MISSED FROM SAFE.

New York, July i3.-Jewels valued
at $4,000. 1t is announced today. have
been stolen from the private safe In
the Offices OF J. NJ. Cebollos 4 Com
pany, bankers and brokers. who failed
not long ago for four millions. The
jewels were the personal property OF
Mr.. Ceballos. The robbery occurred
two weeks ago, but has been kept
secret until now.
The police were not notified. In
stead the task OF tracing the thieves
and gems was entrusted to private
detectives. Thus far the search ha
been unsuccessful.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
NEW SHELTER COMPANY.

New York. July 13.-Reports CON
meet the name OF +. Augustus Heinze
with the Miners Smelling company,
which was incorporated in Maine last
week with a capital of ten million
dollars.
The new company intends TO con
struct a three thousand ton smelter
in the Salt Lake vail y, and 1t is
supposed Mr.. Heipze will operate the
smelter In connection with the con
centrating plant which is now nearly
completed at the Ohio mine. Bingham,
Utah.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
NEGOTIATIONS in ACCORD.

Toxic, July 13.-Viscount Hayashi,
the Japanese minister OF foreign af-
fairs, made the following statement
in an interview today: The govern
ments of Washington and Toxic are
conducting negotiations in perfect ac-
cord. JapsA IS aVniiins herself ssof
Americas good will ond no mitch
whatever Is apprehended. Until the
new treaty comes up for discussion
japan has no right to agitate against
restriction OF number of her emf
grants.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
CRAZY MAN KILLS TWO.

Buffalo, n. Y, July II.-Peter For-
restel, a well known sporting man.
and Marie Smith, 30 years old, n
waitress. were murdered early today.
George Hodson, painter is accused
Of the crime. The Smith woman for
merly lived with Hudson and her re
fusal to leave ForresteI and resume
her relations with Hodson is alleged
to be the causes OF the double muir
der. Hodson was arrested few min
utes after the crime. He was covered
with blood and declared he had no
recollection of what occurred.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
in Silence
to Avoid Scandal

New York. July 11.-Pretty Elsa
Won Dessauer. who suffered in silence
for a week rather than have a scan
dal. died yesterday in the Wright hos
pital, declaring she had been murder
ed by Carlos Rossi, for whom the
police are searching today. Rossi is
a prosperous broker. He is also an
amateur sculptor, and in his fiat on
Amsterdam avenue, it is said. the girl
was fatally beaten with vase in hl>
hands.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
ANOTHER JAP SPY CAPTURED

San Diego. Cal, July 13.-That the
japanese government is determined TO
Obtain a full set OF plans of Fort
Rosecrans was determined when a
second Jap spy was captured. The
spy. who was captured several days
ago among fortifications while engaged
In making drawings or emplacements
and positions OF big guns. was an en-
tire stranger to the officers and men
at the fort The man captured to-
day. however. has been employed at
the fort as cook for the officers mess.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
Hartman Report
To Be Made Public

Washington. July l2,-The govern
ment will make public next Monday
its opinion of T. ii. Hartman and his
railroad stock manipulation. This will
be in the shape of a report Of the in
terstate commission and probably
some remarks by the president. The
report is being carefully guarded and
If is impossible to learn whether 1t
recommends the prosecution of the
magnate.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
ONE MAN KILLED BY
EXPLODING CANNON.

Port Townsend, Wash, July 12.-
One man killed and two severely burn
ed marred the reception to Governor
Meade and staff at Fort Worden, yes
terday. AS the governors salute OF
seventeen guns was fred from rapid
fire battery the gun became overhead
ed and as the charge was driven home,
exploded killing and woundlng the
soldiers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
YACHT CONSIGNED TO JUNK PILE

New York, July 1.-The famous
yacht Hildegarde, built for King Ed
ward when he was prince OF Wales in
1874. has been broken up and consign-
ed to the junk pile at Hackensack,
n. J.. She originally cost a hundred
thousand dollars, but recently the yes
sci was sold for few thousand dol
lars to Long. bridge builder in Hack
ensack, who decided to have the vessel
broken up,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
AMERICAN MINISTER DINEo.

Toxic, July 12.-Today American
Ambassador Wright was received in
farewell audience by the emperor.
Mrs. Wright and daughter luncheon
with tn empress in the palace and
were treated with the most profound
consideration and keen regret was ex-
pressed at their departure. The new
ambassador is on his way here.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
DUEL LASTED 30 MINUTES.

Leghorn, Italy, July 12.-Lieutenant
varra of the Tenth regiment of in
fantry was seriously wounded in a duel
with Lieutenant Denotard OF the same
regiment The men fought for thirty
two minutes. during which there were
eighteen assaults. Both officers we're
badly mutilated.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
MRS. BRADLEY TAKEN
TO THE HOSPITAL

Washington. July IL. = Justice
Wright of the supreme court has au-
thorized the removal from district jail
to the hospital of Mrs. Annie NJ. Brad
ley of Salt Lake. who has been i'm.
prisoned since last December upon a
charge of numbering former United
States Senator Arthur Brown at ho
tel in this city. An operation Is tc
be performed for her health.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
PENNSYLVAN'A RAILROAD
BRINGS SUIT

Philadelphia, July lS.-Atgument
was heard today In the suit of the
Pennsylvania Railroad company to re.
strain the city and county of Phila-
delphla from enforcingth G cent rail-
road fare law which goes into effect
October lst. An early decision is eX-
pected in order to enable the losing
side to take the case to the Penn
sylvana supreme court.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
GERMAN DAY AT JAMESTOWN.

Norfolk, Va, July l1.-August / has
been named as German day at the
jamestown exposition. German-Amer-
lean alliance has issued proclamation
inviting COMMUNICATIONS through
out the country to celebrate at the
exposition the 1920 anniversary of the
issuance of the declaration of indie
pepdence
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
ATTORNEY GENERAL ON vAcA
TION.

Washington, July 12.-AttOney Gen
eral Bonaparte has shut up the gov
ernments trust busting shop and start
ed on his summer vacation. He will
go to Lenox. Mass. returning here
August 8. The suit against the har-
vester trust, which he has directed.
owing to Mr.. Bonapatte's leaving the
city will most likely now be delayed
till fall.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
DRIVEN TO DEsPERA-
TION KILLS A WOMAN.

Tacoma, Wash, July 11.-Driven to
desperation by the false promises OF
the woman he loved, Frank Harvey
this morning shot and instantly killed
Mrs. Gertrude Hall, former denizen of
the red light district and fatally
wounded Sherman Blanchard, whom
he found In the room with her
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
WHiTFoRD DENIED DICK
INSON'S MOTION

Denver, July 1.-THE motion of At
the petition for Intervention filed in
-nlpsuoo 9ql SuIYoelle uopuSnII sQ
tlonality of the Colorado railway com
mission was denied in Judge Whit
ford's court this morning. The argu-
ment on the injunction applied for to
until the question of its constitution
ality is settled, will be heard Tues
day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
coNFERs WITH TeLEoRAPHERs

San Francisco, July l3.-With the ar
rival last night OF United States Labor
Commissioner Charles b. Neil OF
Washington. and Vice Presidents Kon
enkamp. Ready and Sullivan OF the ma
tional executive committee Of teleg-
raphers. the results OF the final effort
to prevent the extension OF the teleg-
raphers strike will probably be known
by tomorrow or Monday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15

at Kenneth Ridge from France, Ger
many, New York and many other
places. Fairbanks is an actor that
gave up his job to marry the heiress
and take a ten hundred year position
in his fathers soap factory.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
GET BUSY AFTER THE DEcLARA-
LION

The Hague, July 12.-The peace con
ference today adopted the French
proposition that a declaration of war
be made before hostilities begin, but
there must he no delay in starting
operations after that is done.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
call FOR AID Foa COAL CREEK

Denver, July 13.-Actlng Governor
Harper issued a proclamation today
calling upon the people OF the state
to aid the people Of Coal Creek, who
were completely burned out recently
by fire which destroyed the town. A
committee from Coal Creek called on
the governor and requested him to
make the appeal. Some sixty fami-
lies are destitute In the town.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
ouloA FoReiDs MENTION OF HER

London, July 13..-Louise de Rameo,
Oulda, accounts OF whose poverty just
been printed telegraphed the Daily
Mail from viareggio. Italy. saying; g!
absolutely forbid any mention OF me"
Marie Corelli, the novelist. writes the
press urging subscription to insure the
comfort to Ounda, In her declining
years. She contributes $l26 herself.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
REPORTED EMpoRER OF
KOREA ADVOCATED.

Toxic. July l3.-Correspondent at
Seoul of the Jij shlmpo. journal
that enjoys high reputation for ac-
curacy in its news service. telegraphs
his paper saying he believed the en-
peror Of Korea had abdicated
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
Moyer Told a Straight story.

Boise, Idaho, July 1l.-Chas. II. Moy-
or, the prisoner president OF the West
ern Federation of Miners. took the
stand again this morning for cross
examination in the Haywood trial 1t
10 not likely this feature of the case
will occupy all day. as counsel for
the prosecution states that their ex.
animation will be brief. Meyer has
told a straight story and the impress
sion he created is favorable In the ex-
treme. The position of tho prosecu-
tion, however, is that Meyer has made
admissions Sufficient to show that
their claim of intimacy between Hay
wood and Orchard is well founded.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
SOCIAL DUTIES TOO MUCH ron
THEM

London. July 13. = Ambassador
Whitelaw Reid Is eager to give up his
place. He is worn out by social de-
mands. Mrs. Reid simply had to give
up and return to America.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-15
Direct Testimony to Close this Week.

cicC 'cbt'H'oHJ u S'oec tF'lb Wcch.
Boise. July 12.-Haywood the first
man to be placed on trial, charged
with the murder Of former Governor
Frank Steunenberg. this morning con-
tinued his testimony In his own be-
half undr examination by Clarence
Darrow OF the counsel for his de-
tense. His direct testimony was be-
gun and finished yesterday. Haywood
will probably be the last witness cali
ed In direct examination. BY this aft
ernoon or the adjournment OF court
tomorrow noon. both sides will have
closed and the rebuttal win commence
on Monday morning, Today the wit.
ness denied severaliy and positiveIy
that he had talked with Orchard or
planned with him the killing Of Sher-
man Bell Gov. Peabody, Jas. Hearn.
David Moffatt or Judges Goddard or
Gabbert. He declared Orchards story
on the witness stand was the hrst
he had heard OF the matter. Haywood
first met Steve Adams in 1902. He
said the $75 he sent Adams at Ogden
when the latter wired he was In jail
there was his (Haywood's) own
money. Adams had been out prospect
ing and had stated on leaving Denver
that II he struck anything he would
locate Haywood In IL.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1907-01-10
A Surprise Party.

The young folks of Foldahl gather
ed at the home Of A. Bergstrom last
Saturday evening, January 5th, and
from there proceeded to the home Of
John johnson to surprise the latter's
son, Agard Johnson. There were
about IS persons in the party which
made just the right size Of gathering
to have a good time at the spacious
and comfortable home of the young
man, who was to be .honored. The
party arrived about nine O'Clock in
the evening, and after the presenta-
tion Of an elegant writing desk and
album, they enjoyed themselves with
music, games and other amusements.
A splendid supper was spread by the
visitors and at late hour they dis
persed after one of the moste njoyable
evening they had had the good fortune
to experience. -,
The occasion was Mr.. Agard John
sons thirtieth birthday. He has
been a resident with his parents on
the Foldahl farm for twenty-four
years, and is highly respected young
man, who counts his wide circle Of
acquaintance as all friends.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1907-01-10
DIED.

Henrietta, the little seven month s
old daugter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
G.. Grindeland, Of this city, died last
Saturday after a few dayssillness from
brain fever. She was bright and
winsome child and her premature
death was a severe blow to the fond
parents, and leaves their hearts
lonely and sad. But the little one
is safe on the other shore.
Another little lamb has gone
I. To dwell with Him. who gave:
Another little darling babe
4. Is sheltered in the grave.
God needed one more angel child
Amidst His shining band,
And SO He bent with loving smile,
And clasped the darling sIhand.''
4 The funeral was held from the
house on Monday afternoon.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1907-01-10
DIED..

Miss Emma Johnson died at her
home in this city on Thursday, Jan.
3, 1907, aged 63 years, 8 months and
25 days.
She was born in Sweden, and after
coming to America she lived for a
number OF years in Goodhue County,
MINI. In 1883 she came to Warren,
near where her four brothers resided,
making her home in town of Vega
until she removed to this city a
number of years ago. She was a
devout and sincere Christian, true
member OF the Swedish Lutheran
church, in the work of which she
took a great deal of interest. Her
health had been poor for long time
and the last three months she suffered
much. But now she has arrived at
the place where no pain or suffering
can enter foreverlnore.
She is mourned Immediately by her
four brothers, Alfred, Frank g.,
Aaron, and John w. johnson, and
their families, a sister in Goodhue
County, and many other relatives
and friends. Her memory will live
long to bless those who were her
friends in life.
The funeral was held from the
Swedish Lutheran church at Vega
on Sunday last, and was conducted
by Prof. 2. o. Chelgren, of Gustavus
Adolphus College.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1907-01-10
Meeting of County Board.

The old county board met Monday,
finished up it's business and passed
out of existence. The new board
met Tuesday morning and is consti-
tuted as follows:
Chas. Wittensten, Warren, 1st dis
trict, E. O. Bystrom, Vega, End dis
trict. +. A. Green. Augsberg, 3rd
distict Herman Engelsrud, West
Valley, 4th district, and j. A. Serum,
East Valley, fifth district. The
board organized by electing e. o.
Bystrom as chairman and Herm an
Engelsrud as vice chairman.
Next the board proceeded to tackle
the business at hand with energy
and determination, full report Of
which will be published in the Sheaf
in due time. The selecUion of names
from which to draw jurors was one
of the first things they did. The
salary of John Anderson as janitor
was fixed at $500 for the year. The
county treasurer was allowed S400
clerk hire for the coming year, the
judge of probate $500. The salary of
the county attorney was fixed at
$1,000 and the superintendent of
schools at $780, Yesterday the
board spent most Of the day in check
ing up the county treasurer, and as
usual found everything correct. To-
day the board has been acting on
bills and other various matters.
The Warren Sheaf has been de-
signated as the official paper for the
ensuing year.