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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

finest handkerchief linen. For orna.
meEtation, save for bit OF thread
lace, there is nothing but the brides
initials hand-wrought upon each piece.
The creation cost 800, and the bri-
dal gift of Mrs. William Bishop of
New York. an old friend of the brides
mother.
Miss Williams will wear with her
wedding robe pair of real lace hose.
the shade matches the satin slippers.
The cost was s45. hat-box, which
will accommodate half dozen of the
brides collection of headgear, was
bought for SS5.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

UNITED
Deserted Bride, is Ar
rested and Forgiven
At Last

CHICAGO, May 27-Arrested in
New York on charge Of abandon
ing his bride in Chicago for the free
life of an art student In Paris. Donald
o. Martin returned to Chicago last
night to find the girl on her death
bed. Husband and bride whom he is
charged with deserting were recon.
ciled just before the woman breathed
her last. A short time ago Martin
war married to beautiful Chicago
girl. They lived together only q
snort time. and then Martin deserted
his bride, She swors out . warrant
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28
Many Contests for
Seats in Convention

CONCORD, N. H. May 27.-All a.
tempts to harmonize the two rival
factions in New Hampshire state De-
mocracy having failed. the delegates 10
the state convention which Will today
select deiegates-at-large and alter
mates to the national convention at
Denver and are prepared FOR an In
teresting and spirited contest on floor
of the convention. Bryan will surely
win.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28
MANY coNTEsTs FOR
SEATS IN CONVENTION

CHICAGO. May 27.--That about 200
seats In the national Republican con.
vention will be subjects OF contests
before the national committee of the
party next week was made manifest
today after Secretary Dover had com
piled the list OF the contests already
on file. AT present there are seventy
eight contests from sixty-nine districts,
two territories and seven states ON
als bsfore the committsA
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OF
TORNRDO
Midnight Storm Kills
and Injuries Many;
Destroyes Houses

WICHITA, Kans.. May 27.-Petsr
Rudy. his wife and two children, were
killed i9 tornado that passed seven
miles east OF Alva. Okla. near mid
nigh; last night. Several persons wsss
injured. A number Of farm houses
were destroyed or damaged "a grow.
ing crops suffered much loss. Three
persons killed and one chi11 are mias-
ing at InsersoIl. Okla. - tAs result
OF tornado striking that town last
night Considersh,e Aanass was aene
to property.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28
Borah Starts a
Vicepresidential Boom

WASHINGTON. May Ex-senator
Borah of Idaho has started a vice
presidential boom for Senator Long of
Kansas. Speaking of Long today. Bo-
rah said he would make an excellent
candidate, beneficial TO his party and
an honor to the country. although 1t
was doubtful If he would give up his
place in the senate for the vice presi-
dency.
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.TAB0R'S
WIDOW
Friends Buy Property
at Mortgage Sale
and Save it for Her

LEADVlLLE. Colo, May 27-For
the fourth time in the history OF ths
"atchless mine properly has been
saved for Mrs. Elizabeth Tabor, widow
OF the late Senator Tabor. The mort.
gage for $1,000 which was to be fore
closed today was paid by friends OF
Mrs. Tabor and work on the famous
mine win begin al once.
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FIFTEEN OF CREW
DROWNED BY COLLISION

GLOUCESTER, Mass, May 81
word was received here today that
the steamer Boston, bound from Bos-
ton TO Yarmouth. N. s.. ran down and
sank the Boston fishing schooner Fame
and thirteen Of the Fame's crew of
fifteen were drowned.
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for his arrest, and officials detained
him In New York. just as he was
about TO sail on the steamship Car
pathia for Europe. where he planned
to become an art student in Paris.
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THE DURANGO PLUMs.

WASHINGTON. May 27.-The presi-
dent has appointed George Charlton
as register of the land office at Du.
range. The senate has confirmed the
appointment Of Wesley W. Parshail
~ postmastsr 1t Durango.
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TRADE REVIVAL ABROAD
AWAITS AMERICAN NEWS

LONDON. May 27.-Adolph Lswf-
shon, who II one Of the best known
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The Herald believes in Republican
principles and will continue to be with
the Republican party. AT the proper
time, however. It will show where
some men In high position have no
honor. where their word is like SO
much chaff. and play the public for
suckers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Everything up-todate at Nathan's
frst-class clothing store.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

AS early as the season Is, a notice
able number OF tourists are coming to
Colorado. It is not the hot weather
that drives them. but 1t has been SO
rainy in the east that they want to
get TO a drier climate.
The game and fish commissioner Is
sued an order permitting fishing on
Decoration day and the day following.
The law goes into effect June / but
so many fishermen desire to have the
TWO days included that hundreds of
petitions were sent to the department
and they were honored.
John Thomas fired six shots at @.
V. Roberts on the streets of Rye Mon
day but never touched him. Then
Roberts went and got his shotgun and
Went looking for Thomas. When he
found him he was prevented by by
ISLANDERS from shooting.
Rapid progress is being made in
the construction OF the first steamboat
designed to navigate the upper Green
river, and the boat will be ready for
launching within 60 days. 1t will ply
between the Union Pacific In Wyom-
ing and the Rio Grand In Utah.
With the announcement of reduc,
tions in the price of coal to the own
ers of Fremont county coal operators,
comes another announcement that
within the next few days the dozen or
so mines of tho county will begin
working fun time. The reduction on
freight charges do not become effec-
tive until June, but the coal companies
have sent orders to the railroads for
all the cars they can supply this
point.
Governor Buchtel issued requisition
papers on the governor of Michigan
for Frank Shercliff, who is wanted In
Leadville for the murder of John w.
Walsh in 1888. Walsh was a promi-
nent saloon owner of Leadville and
be was shot down and his place of
business robbed some fifteen years
ago. Two years ago the Leadville
authorities had Shercliff arrested in
Iowa, but were refused requisition pa
pers. They kept track of his where
abouts and when he left Iowa he was
Immediately arrested
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

The new $4,000 cement plant of
Boulder. owned mostly by Denver men
and known AS the United States Port
land Cement company is finished and
work has started
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Former residents of Iowa who live
in Boulder are planning TO entertain
all visitors from the Buckeye state
who shall make the side trip TO Boui-
der from the national Democratic con-
vention in Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28
COLORADO NEWS

Three hundred citizens of the west
ern slope mel in Grand Junction on
Monday and discussed ways and
means for lettering conditions in this
section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Az will be observed by a Washing
ton dispatch, Durango has a new post
master, w. w. Parsball. 1t will prob
ably be thirty days before Mr.. Par
shall will take charge as 1t will re-
quire three to four weeks to get bond
and commission. July LIST is the com
mencement OF new quarter and also
the fiscal year.
Articles Of Incorporation OF the Flo
rida Canal company have been filed
with the county clerk. The incorpo-
rators are c. Sharpless Pastorius, w.
j. Chinn and J. Alfred Ritter. The
capital stock is $50. 900. divided in 500
shares. The same parties have Incor.
porated the Florida Canal Enlarge
ment company. with capital stock OF
$4,000. divided into 1900 shares.
A petition WAS circulated by @.
A. r. committee asking the stores to
close from 10 a. m to 2 p. NJ. Decora-
ton day WAS unanimously signed with
one exception. The Herald is pleased
to know the merchants OF Durango are
willing to honor the veterans who
shouldered . musket and fought for
their country. Each year hriap tAsm
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nearer to The hearts of tho people.
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PARIS. Oct 7--obstacles in the
way Of assembling powers IN an in
ternational conference TO discuss the
Balkan situation II piling UP, Great
Britain's ideas II that that direction
of the clash i strongly with those Of
Russia. NJ Iswolsly. the Russian
miniter Of foreign affairs today in an
interview in which he declares the
treaty IN Berlin is directed against
Russia, and he serves notice II there
is to be revision Of the treaty, which
Russia favors, his government will
demand compensation. Great Britain
on the contrary, Is assuming the role
portector Of the integrity Of Turkey
and statue quo. She opposes the
general revision treaty which would
amount virtually to scramble Of
powers for compensation at the
expense Of Turkey.
Official advices received in Paris
indicate very great degree of popu-
lar excitement in Servia. Further
mobilization orders have been issued
and reserves have been called to col
ors are said to be $4,000 II is feared
the Servian government in order to
save itself, will be driven TO embark
on desperate adventure against
Austria. Hungary The diplomatic
situation briefly is as follows;
Turkey virtually agreed to refrain
from final measures against Bulgaria
and Austria. Hungary pending the ac-
ton OF the powers. In the meantime
the cabinets Of Paris, London and ST.
Petersburg are engaged in efforts
to formulate a program for submis-
sion TO the powers along with the in
vitations to the conference, Certain
difficulties, especially on the side Of
Russia who desires latitude for COM
pensatory advantages, principally the
question Of the passage Of the Darde-
nelles, are intimated, but il is thought
these can be adjusted
Instead Of opening the entire ques-
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COAST ORGANIZATION
NOW PERFECTED
Pacific Chamber Of Commerce
Name Officers

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. IA
committee representing the Chamber
Of Commerce Of the principal cities
of the Pacific Coast met today and
formed a permanent organization IN
accordance with the action taken
Monday at the conference Of the
coast bodies. The following officers
were elected today 10 serve the first
year; President, John H. McGraw,
Seattle yice-president, G. H. Stewart,
Los Angeles; secretary-treasurer, G.
w. Burks. San Francisco. The con-
stitution adopted today must be rati-
fled BY eight chambers 81 commerce
composing the organization consist
ing Of Portland, Seattle, Tacoma,
Spokane, Los Angeles, San Diego,
Oakland and San Francisco.
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GETTING IN LINE.


NEW YORK, Get. IA dozen
teams began practice on the Wander
bile Cup course yesterday preparatory
to the Motor Park Way Sweepstakes
and other events scheduled for next
Saturday when the parkway will be
formally opened More than dozen
drivers are on the track to-day. None
Of the men attempted speed, content
ing themselves with getting acquain-
ted with the corners. The members
of the sub-commission who were On
the course were well satisfied with
the speed possibilities, however, af-
ter watching the work. A number Of
other cars will go down for practice
Thursday. when practically all will
be located on the course
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SPY for Capt Erb, who stood by
the coachman AZ the hearing against
bis wife. He explained that he did
80 because lie expected to institute
proceedings against Mrs. Erb and ex-
pectcd Poulson to be an important
witness in the case in which Mrs.
Catherine Beisel, Mrs. Erb's sister,
was to be involved.
Capt. Erb declared at the hearing
that he had been duped when he mar
ried Mrs. RothermeI and that her
conduct during bis absence had been
improper. Later Mrs. Erb caused
the arrest Of her husband on charge
Of assault and battery and he was
held for trial
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TAFT AND BRYAN MEET AT CHIC
AGO BANQUET AND SHAKE
HUGHES IN NEBRASKA.
Stunping For Taft Near Home Of
Democratic opponent.

HASTINGS, Hcb., Oct. 7-After
having spoken in IA towns, all with
in radius Of few hundred miles Of
the home Of the democratic candidate
for the presidency Governor Hughes
Hof New York in a speech here tonight
declared he Is convinced that the
voters Of Bryan's own county here
would not be the slowest in repudiat-
ing Bryan and re-afirming the Re
publican policies next mbnth. When
in Lincoln Hughes rode in an auto
mobile with Governor Sheldon Of Ne
braska. The car was decorated with
large placard bearing the words,
Hughes 1912 Sheldon 1910
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TAFT ADDRESSES
WATER CONVENTION
Judge Has Strenuous Day at Chicago Bryan to
Speak at TOdays Session

CHICAGO, Oct. 7,-Picture Of the
days when stately ships shall carry
the rich products Of the central states
from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Of
Mexico through deep waterway re-
turning with products Of no less
value was conjured UP today before
the delegates and visitors to the third
annual convention Of the Lakes to
the Gulf, the deep waterway associa-
ton, BY able speakers headed by
Judge Taft Today's uttcrances were
authoritative for they came from Sec
retary Saunders and President Kava-
naugh 81 the organization
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Records Established by Pioneers Of the West Show
Reckless ExtravaganCe
.. c. STUBBS SPEAKS OF RAILROAD RELATIONS
Traffic Director Of the Hartman System Accorded an Enthus
astC Reception and Makes Lengthy Response al Trans
Mississippi Commercial Congress

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. AS
serting the rights Of the unborn gem
erations of Americans and eensuring
the policy that has been squandered
with prodigal recklessness, forests
and lands. waters and minerals upon
which the future prosperity Of the
west depends, half score Of speak
ers today placed before the delegates
Of the trans-Mississippi commercial
congress the records Of the consump-
ton and waste establishment by pio-
neers and their sons in the West and
pointed way to economic for the
conservation and remedial legisla-
ton. Except for brief period all
lowed for the introduction Of resolu-
tions, the entire day was devoted to
addresses Of this character, some inl-
provised upon call Of the presidents
case, but the majority constituting
the regular program and showing by
careful compilation of facts and fig
ures, the time expended in their prep
aration. The governor of one state,
attorney general Of another, presi-
dent Of university and traffic di-
rector Of d great railway system sue
ceeded one another upon the plat
form and each from his own particu-
lar standpoint paid his tribute to
Western America and its people and
indicated some step onward, some
short cut avenue in the way Of its
destiny.
Interest and earnestness was mani-
tested throughout the extended series
of addresses, The reception accorded
]. G, Stubs, traffic director Of the
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PROMINENT PHILADELPHIA
POLITICIAN rs KILLED BY
HIS sIsTER-IN-LAw.
she ADMITS TIE sLAyING
Captain Erb Was Private Secretary
to "IEzy" Durham, the Political
Boss OF the Quaker City, and
Prominent in National Guard.
PHILADELPHIA. Oct. y
Continued on page 81

PHILADELPHIA, Oct, ~.
Clayton Erb, captain and regimental
quartermaster of the Third regiment,
National Guard Of Pennsylvania. was
shot and killed al his summer home
in Delaware County last night His
sister-in-law. Mrs. Catherine Beisel,
rs under arrest in the Media Jail,
charged with the murder. The wo-
man admits that she did the shooting
during a family quarrel, Capt. Erb,
who was private secretary to Israel
w. Durham, political leader of this
city, was one OF the best known men
in political circles in Philadelphia He
was married two years ago.
On August ~ Mrs, Erb, who was
Mrs, VIM. Rothermel, a divorced wo-
man, caused the arrest Of Eugene
Poulson, Mr.. Erb's colored coach
man, on a charge Of threatening her
life She said that she had been in
formed that Poulson was acting as
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Bryan Delivers an Eloquent Non
Partisan Speech and Is Fol-
lowed BY Taft
SIGNATURES IN DEMAND
With Conclusions Of Judges Speech
Candidates Again Shake Hands
Cordially and Are Kept Busy
Writing Autographs For Guests.

CHICAGO, Oct. bryan and
Taft. rival candidates for the presi-
dency Of the United States, met to-
night at the annual banquet Of the
Chicago Association of Commerce.
Judge TAFT, having delivered speech
at the deep waterways convention
went to CaIesburg and delivered an
other address and then returned to
Chicago tonight after the banquet
was well under way.
An ear splitting shout gave the
warning Of the arrival 81 Taft. Bryan
in common 10 everything else arose
and took step forward as Taft
came down the aisle between the two
long tables. The dramatic incident
which had been anticipated was soon
over Bryan's hand awaited that Of
Taft A single lingering pressure, a
word or SO. which none could over
hear, because Of the tumult, and the
republican leader passed on to the
chair allotted TO him at the speakers
table. The cheering continued min
ute or so. After the first moment the
noise subsidized, Bryan leaning to one
side and smiling broadly, asking Taft
if he @Had a good day" This dis
play friendliness on the part Of the
two candidates stirred the crowd to
renewed cheering and words being
useless in the din, Taft stroked
his throat in answer to Mr.. Bryan's
inquiry. Then Taft laughed and the
noise increased. More noise, more
cheering and then the orchestra
started up and this with the song by
soloist restored order. The candi-
dates and President Hall animated a
conversation When the last course
was served both Of the distinguished
guests were kept busy signing menus
which were passed over to them
Souveniers Of the notable meeting
The guests sang popular songs and
tried to outdo the orchestra and good
natured disorder was everywhere APP
parent. President Hall, introducing
Continued on page 81
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POWERS DISAGREE AT CONFER
ENCE Of BALKAN SITUATION

ton of the BaIkana, Great Britain
wants Turkey 10 have compensa-
ton for any losses she sustains II
Is intimated in Paris that Great Brit
ain is already trying TO arrange for
The re-purchase Of Eastern Rumelia.
Diplomats here see ID the attitude
Of Great Britain a mastery stroke
10 displace Germany III councils
over 4 regencrated Turkey. Procla-
nation Union of Crete with Greece
adds another complication to the pro-
posed congress and Il Is anticipated
that neither Austria Hungary, Bull
garia, nor Greece would enter confer
ente without recognition Of Faith
aeeomplis.'
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.BEVERIDGE STUMPING
SOUTHERN OREGON
Senator Critlclses Bryan's Bank
Guaranty Scheme

GRANTS PASS. Or, Oct ~.
Senator Beyeridge delivered four
speeches in Southern Oregon today
in all, which assailed the policies Of
Col Bryan and urged his hearers 10
support Taft, Hc made addresses al
Rcseburg, Grants Pass, Mcdford and
Ashland. The Senator sharply criti-
cised Bryan's bank deposit guarantee
scheme in a speech al Medford.
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Hartman system. who arrived last
night from Chicago to convey the re-
gret Of Hartman at his inability to
attend, was the feature Of today's de-
liberations. Mr.. Stubs spoke on the
Relations of railroads to the trans
Mississippi territory"
He avowed the interest Hartman
felt in congress, Of the close relations
Of his system with the trans Missis-
sippi territory The Hartman sys-
tenn in fact, he said, should have been
dubbed the "Trans- Mississippi line" +"
The speaker asserted that the rail-
roads are the greatest consumers Of
the farm, forest, and factory products
both directly and through great
number Of their employees and he REL
grctted that there are so great a
number Of people who do not or re-
fuse to understand that railroads, are
property and are entitled to protec-
ton as well as restains Of law
Stubbs explained in manner that
railroads should be regulated and
candidly admitted that the railroads
should be regulated. bnt denied that
the government has power to usurp
the actual management Of these roads
nor should i limit d rate Of profit be-
low that which other investments of
labor, skill and money usually yield.
He urged this congress to dissent
nate truth concerning carriers rights
and needs as we'll as rights and de-
mands Of the people, The railroads,
he said, are not opposed to improve
CONTINUED OH page 81
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BUTTE, Oct. ~ Butte Miners
Union Local No |, Western Fedora
ton of Miners BY a special election
has endorsed $4,000 strike and
benefit fund of the Federation pro-
posed at the recent convention Of the
organization
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FROM MANILA TO HAMPTON
ROADS THE ROUTE Is
PLANNED.
IN SuEz CANAL JANUARY 5
In the Mediterranean Sea the Fleet
Viii Divide, Various Battleships
Going to Different European Ports
Manila Regrets Loss Of Program
MANILA. Oct. 7-Rear Admiral

MANILA. Oct. Rear Admiral
Sperry has received from the navy de-
partment its approval Of the timer
airy of the Atlantic fleet from Manila
to Hampton Roads as submitted to
the department BY him.
The itinerary is as follows: Leave
Manila Dec /, arrive Colombo Dec,
IA.
In the Mediterranean the feet will
divide. The Connecticut and Yer
mont will go to Villa Franche, arriv-
ing there JAM IA, and leaving Jam,
27.
The Minnesota and Kansas will 80
to Marseilles, arriving Jan. n, leav-
ing Jan, 27
The Georgia, Nebraska and Ken
lucky will go to Genoa, arriving jan,
is and leaving JAM 27,
The Rhode Island and New Jersey
will go to Leghorn arriving jan, IS
(ContinnAd on paae S.l
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BASE BALL FANS
ON THE OUT VIVE
Today New York and Chicago Will Play Game to
Decide Winners Of Great Pennant

NEW YORK, Oct. II. With the
Chicago baseball team speeding 70
New York on the Goth Century Lim-
tied; with the local team rejuvenated
by relief from haunting fear Of the
past three days that some mischance
might lose them one Of the Boston
series and lead to a possible triple
tie; with the deluge Of telegraphic
and telephone requests for reserva-
tions pouring into headquarters and
with every baseball enthusiast ID the
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Governor Deenen Of Illinois and
Mr.. Taft, who had a general super
vision in Washington Of the building
of the Panama Canal until he REL
signed, The convention opened at 10
o'clock and following the invocation,
President Kavanaugh delivered his
annual address and Secretary Saun-
dcrs read the report Judge Taft as
he arose to speak apologized for his
hoarseness, likening It to the hank Of
an automobile, which II not agree
able, was familiar to his hearers,
AT tomorrows session Colonel
Bryan will address the convention
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land almost at the limit Of his nerve
tension, it y clear that the stage il
being fttingly set for what Is to Be
undoubtedly the most dramatic base
bali event in the history Of the game.
The National League pennant fought
for as probably never before, belongs
to tomorrow's winner at the Polo
Crumbs Today's attendance was not
more than the average, The other
throngs Of the game followers are
evidently confident that New York
will not fail when 50 near the goal.
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BASEBALL GAMES.

American League.
Washington 10, 9. New York 0, 4
Boston 10. :, Philadelphia |, IS.
National League.
Philadelphia 4, Brooklyn !.
New York 7, Boston 2.
Pacific Coast League.
Los Angeles 3, Portland 2.
San Francisco I, Oakland 0.