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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

Mr. aud Mrs. William Lucas are re,
loicing over the arrival of fine baby
boy. weighing sM pounds, who arrived
at IL O'Clock this morning DR.. E. f
Martins stork.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

]. 9. d. Hopkins. the ranchman and
merchant, was In Durango over night
on the way to the store At Hesperus.
from his home in the Animas valley
-o-
J. w. Reagan and his party Of sur
veyors returned to Pennington over
land this morning on their way 10 the
Southern Pacific construction camp.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

Rev. W. H. Doggett went to Aztec
this morning. continuing to Farming
ton tomorrow. On Sunday morning. st.
Johns Episcopal church will be for.
mally opened. 1t Is beautiful build
ing erected during the past year of
which Rev. Doggett and his Farming
ton parishioners are Justly proud
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

Mrs. II. W. Wigglesworth and son,
Jim, were passengers to Dolores this
morning to spend a few days with
relatives. Don McEwen. Mrs. Wig
glesworth's brother. who came In last
night from Kansas City. where he
shipped load OF cattle. accompanied
them. Mr.. McEwen, who has always
lived In Colorado. said he was con.
scious all the time of missing some.
thing during his absence and did not
discover what 1t was until he struck
the mountains again on his return
trip. Then he realized that he had
missed the hills. There are a num-
Der OF other people who have con.
fessed to the same thing. When you
have lived for long time surround.
ed by these grim old sentinels OF
Nature. you miss the security and sta
bility which their presence seems to
manifest. They change 80 little com.
pared with all other things, and when
we are no longer in their company.
We are conscious OF a sense OF loss.
1t ia q great privilege to live among
the Everlasting hills" Mr.. Wigxles,
worth will Join his wife later, and
they will then go on to Cortez. where
the former has business matters TO
attend to. M
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

DIR. j. N. Pascoe returned last even
ing from Pueblo and Denver, where
he attended a couple of lodge meet
ings. In Denver he was present at
the Consistory Of the Scottish Rites,
the 32d degree Of Masonry. This morn
ing he continued to SiIverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

Tom Hamor OF the fish hatchery
went up to Hamor's lakes this morn
ing to get spawn from the lakes This
is the right time Of the year 10 Sc
cure 1t to attain the best re ,nl's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

Ed holland and daughter came In
from Mancos last night to consult DR..
Davis. Mr.. holland gets around very
nicely by the use of cane. He can
see very little straight ahead of him.
We are glad he has recovered his
general health-but his case is GER
tainly sad one.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

Mrs. T. NJ. Walker was an arrival
from Denver last night and went up
to Silverton this morning to spend a
couple OF months with friends. Jus.
a pleasure trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

e. l.. Outlet is staying over in town
today to take In the Marathon race.
Mr.. Outlet has been in Durango for a
few days on business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

Charles NJ. Burke was among the
arrivals from Cortez last night to at
tend the Marathon races and high
school meet held at the fair grounds
today and Saturday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

Nicoll F. Johnson, travelling passen.
ger agent OF the Santa Fe system,
with headquarters in Denver, who has
been In the city for a day or two,
departed for home this morning. Mr..
Johnson has been personal friend of
w. II. Davis, the coal man. for a
number Of years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01
THE POULTRY YARD.

Farm Journal.
There are NO days like Indian sum
mer days.
When sweet the sun shines through
mellow haze
And softly kisses earth in shy delight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

Frank A. Cooper. who is In the
tombstone business, was among the
arrivals on last nights eastern. He
left for Pennington on the Red Apple
line today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

Judge j. L. Terry owner of the
famous Sunnyside mine at Eureka,
who has been in the city for few
days enjoying our Italian climate. de-
parted for home on this mornings
train.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

]. w. Patterson. ex.county treasurer
of La Plata county. who was In Du-
range yesterday greeting his old
friends. departed for Albuquerque this
morning. where he has a flourishing
livery business. Mr.. Patterson says
Durango looks good to him. and It
was nice to get back.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

Christ Doud came in last night from
a trip to Bluff City and the Monte
yuma valley. where he has been buy
ing feed for the livery horses. This
morning he continued to Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

J c. Carson, familiarly known as
Kit" came up from Pennington last
night on brief business trip. Mrs.
Carson and their daughter, Miss Ir-
ma. are staying in Durango this win.
ter. the latter attending school. The
young lady went home with her father
this morning to spend couple Of
days, returning Sunday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

8. w. Raymond of the Raymondale
ranch at Hermosa. was a homeward
bound passenger ON this mornings s
train. Not being accustomed to see
Mr.. Raymond dressed up since he
adopted country life. the loal reporter
passed him up as a stranger, until J.
o. Campbell sized up the situation and
INTRODUCED the lady 10 Mr.. Raymond!
Verify the tailor maketh man.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

Mrs. F. e. weltner and baby were
In the city last night. making the
Palace their headquarters. Mrs. Welt
ner returned on yesterdays Southern
from Cortex, where she spent a cou.
pie OF months with her father, DR.. H.
C Bell. This morning she continued
her journey to her home in Dewitt.
Mo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

John A. Shaver returned last even.
ing from Kansas City. where he ship.
ped load of cattle. Mr.. Shaver went
out on the Southern this morning to
his home In Cortex..
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

Captain Charles E. Burton arrived
last night from Grand Junction with
Saul Halyve, the champion Marathon
racer. who takes part In the athletic
doingz at the fair grounds tomorrow
and Saturday. Captain Burton. who
is entitled to hold commission In
the United States army. is now super
intendent OF the Grand junction In
dian school. and IL paying special at
tention to sports for the physical de-
velopment Of his charges. Halyve, the
Is a Moqui Indian. with a
symmetrical build that should give
him great powers Of endurance. He
IL said to have made 2s miles and
1856 yards In hours and / minute.
How II that?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Baker were incom.
ing passenger on yesterdays South.
ern train from trip to the Monte
yuma valley. where they have land In
terests. This morning they went out
on the eastern, bound for their home
In Loup City. Neb.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

Mrs. c. N. Carrier and son, Clarence.
were among the arrivals from Denver
last night. They were passengers on
the Southern to Rico today to Join MIR.
Carrier. who is building round house
for the railroad at that point. The
latter is d. Z r. @. foreman of bridges
and buildings and was recently trans
ferred from the first division.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

U. MassingIil came up from Farm.
ingion last night and is staying over
today attending to certain business
matters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

Mrs. c. II. McHenry left for her
Pennington home this morning. She
came up week ago for brief vaca-
ton trip, to visit Durango friends and
do some shopping. Whether the lat
lSr is business or pleasure depends on
the point of view. Sometimes It's one.
and sometimes. both. Mrs. McHenry
didn't say how she catalogues 1t. The
lady was the guest of Mrs. Arthur
Douglass and Mrs. James Otis during
her stay In Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

Mr.. and Mrs. T. 8. Crozier. who
have been visiting their son, Rev. w.
S. Crozier, and family, left for their
home in Russell. Ia. today. to the
regret OF the Durango friends they
have made during their brief stay of
three weeks. Both Mr. and Mrs. Gro
zier said they had delightful visit.
and hoped to come again. We trust
they will do SO. and that 1t will be
soon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

Joe Aurell was an arrival last even.
ing from Lindsborg. kans. Mr.. Aurell
is a friend Of Fred Nelson. who has
charge of the shoe department of the
Graden Mercantile company. and was
a guest of the latter over night. This
morning he left for Eureka on visit
to his mining property.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01

+ Miss Ruth Beatty left On the Red
Apple train this morning to spend a
few days with her sister. Miss Flor.
ence, who is teaching at Center Point.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-01


Eight OF the party Of demonstrators
OF the Calumet Baking Powder com
pany. who have been holding sessions
In Red Men hall this week. left for
silverton this morning, where they
will make good things to eat for Sill
verton people. silverton housewives
will nnd 1t well worth their while
to attend the demonstrations. The
ladies' said they had enjoyed their
stay in Durango very much and had
appreciated the interest manifested in
the large audiences present each day.
They expect to return about Satur.
day and will spend Sunday In Durango.
Eighteen Of the party are in Alamosa.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-13
Two True Bills Returned Against
Woman and One Against Nan IN
Alleged Abduction Case.
OTHER WARRANTS AGAINST SPENCER
True Bill Returned Against Man for
Selling Liquor Without License and
Grand Jury Today WIN Consider
= Warrant Charging Him With As
sistina in Abduction Of Mamie Coley

Louise Lattimer and James Nj.
Spencer were indicted by the grano
jury in the Corporation Court yeSter-
day afternoon. the jury returning TWO
true bills against the woman for alb
Quoting fifteen-year-old Mamie Coley,
daughter Of ]. A. Coley, of $50 Twen'
ty-third street, for purposes OF pros
titution, and one true bill against
Spencer for selling liquor without
license in building at Saiter's creek.
In making the report on the findings
of the jury in the case. Foreman
Clarence G. Nelms announced mat
the jury will hear further evidence TO-
day in Spencer's case. This evidence
will be taken on criminal warrant
charging Spencer with aiding and as
sisting Louise Latiimer in abductlng
the little girl for immoral purposes.
The Coley girl was sent before the
grand jury yesterday and she is SAID
to have told a revolving story. She
claims that she was taken to the
house at Salter's creek, which is al
legged to be run by Spencer. by Louise
Lattimcr and that she remained there
for several days Several men visited
her there and later she was taken 10
Richmond by the Lattimer woman
After the grand jury made it's re-
rcrt, Spencer was bailed by Judge
Barham for his appearance in the
Corporation Court today. His brother.
w. B. Spencer. was accepted as sure
ty in the sum of $1,000.
Spencer has retained Attorney r.
NJ Lett. 70 defend him and will fight
his case 10 the bitter end. The wom-
an also will employ counsel and fight
her case.
Although the house which Spencer
is alleged TO run is located in Eliza
beth Citv county. without the city
limits, it is within one mile of the city
limits and Judge Barhsm has juris-
dict.on within the mile limit.
John II. Wilson. junk dealer, vine
lives on Twenty-eighth street near
Huntington avenue, was arrested yes
terday evening by Patrolman Brown
on the charge of immoral living. 1t
is alleged that he lived with the Lat
timer woman on Twenty-eighth street
on various occasions. Wilson was
bailed by Justice Semmes for his APP
pearance in the police court this
morning. the bond being fixed at 800.
J. ]. Cheadle and John B. Gordo.
were accepted as surety.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-13
GRAND LARCENY CHARGED.
Small Boy Arrested for Taking Money
From Lost Purse

Elmer jones, sixteen-year-old
boy, was arrested last night by De-
tective Sergeant Henry Bridgers and
licked up at the station house on the
charge of grand larceny.
The police claim that Jones found
purse which was lost by Mrs w
S. Copeland Monday while returning
from Norfolk and that he took SIS in
cash from the purse. Sergeant Bird
gers recovered So OF the money.
Jones is said to have found the
purse Monday and to have given IL
to Joseph Irving. who runs a place in
Rockets. to keep for him. Irving saw
a notice that the purse had been lost
and on examining the one Jones left
with him ne found that it tailed with
the description of the lost property.
lie turned it over to the police and
the arrest of the boy followed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-13
Six National Committeeman Said to
Have Endorsed Stuart.
WANTS TO SUCCEED REYNOLDS
Local Collector Of Customs Would be
Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury.
Who Has Control OF the Entire
Customs Service.
Customs Service.

Captain ]. L. B. Stuart, collector OF
customs at this port, who is seeking
the appointment of assistant secretary
OF the treasury department to sue
coed Alfred q. Reynolds. is said TO
have already secured the endorsement
of six OF the Republican national com
nitteemen, one of this numer being
Alvah II. Martin. of Norfolk. Captain
Stuart has been in Washington sew
erai days in the interest OF his candi-
idacy and is reported to be making
a strong fight for the appointment
Although they decline to give out
anything very definite about the mat
ter, friends of Captain Stuart here
say that the collector has a strong
lineup" behind him and that be APP
pears to stand good show of land
ing the Office. The appointment Will
be made by President Taft.
Should he land the appointment,
Captain Stuart will have direct charge
of the customs service of the entire
country and all of the customs houses
will be under his supervision.
During the past four years. Captain
Stuart has had two appointments to
federal Office. In December, 1904, he
was appointed by President Roosevelt
as the United States marshall for
the Eastern district of Virginia to
succeed Morgan Treat, whose term
of office expired at that time.
In the following February, Presi-
dent Roosevelt appointed Captain
Stuart as the collector of customs at
this port and reappointed Morgan
, T--cat as the marshall in the Eastern
district of Virginia.
of customs here expires early next
year. He was reported to be candi-
date for reappointment. Former Post
master Fred Read and John b. Locke
also have been mentioned as possible
candidates for the appointment.
Local politicians and others are
manifesting considerable interest in
Captain Stuart's fight for appointment
as assistant secretary of the treasury.
Local Republican leaders are having
, little to say about the matter just
at this time, but it is said that a
majority of the party men here will
support his candidacy for the assist
ant secretaryship
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-13
NEGRO GETS TWO YEARS
IN STATE PEHITeNTIARf
William Wilson Convicted of Felon-
iousIy Cutting Emanuel Taylor
Two Men Acquitted.

William Wilson. a young negro. was
found guilty by the jury in the Cor
poration Court yesterday afternoon or
maliciously wounding Emanuel ray
lor, also colored. and was sentenced
TO two years in the State penitentiary.
Wilson was sentenced by Judge Bar
ham and was committed to the city
jail to await the arrival of guard
C take him TO the penitentiary.
When Judge Barham convened court
at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, jury
to try criminal cases was empanei
led and the regular work OF this GRIM
inal term began. Ernest Covington.
negro, charged with malicious wound
ing. was acquitted by the jury on the
grounds of self-defense. Meredith
Jalpar. also colored, charged with the
same offense, was acquitted on the
same grounds.
After returning the verdict in VIII
sons case the jury was discharged
until 10 O'Clock this morning
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-13
BA1TlESHlP DELAWARE
HAS FINAL OO,k TRIAL
PropeiIIne Engines Of Monster War
ship Given Workout Preparatory
to Her First Sea Voyage.

Preparatory to her departure Mon
day for Rockland, Me-. on her first
sea voyage. the battleship Delaware
was given her second and final dock
trial at the local shipyard yesterday.
Both of the ships big propelling en-
gines were put in motion and are said
to have worked smoothly and entire
~ satisfactorily to the yard engineers.
Yesterday the scaffoling around the
forward military tower of the battle
ship was removed and the tower is
now being painted. The scaffoling
around the other tower will be moved
within a few DAYS. The ventilators
are being installed on the vessel and
everything is being gotten ready for
the trial of the ship.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-13
WOULD REDUCE NUMBER
OF CIR C0UNCuwtH
LEAGUE OF Municipalities Passes Reso-
luton Asking Legislature 10
Amend Constitution.

II was learned hero yesterday that
the Virginia League OF Municipalities
in session at Staunton last week.
sdocted r, solution asking the next
legislature TO amend the constitotieh
so as 10 allow any or all cities In 'ne
State 10 reduce the number OF alder
men L. not less than three and the
number OF councilm-r TO not less
than six. The resolution VII be pre-
serted to the Legislature in January.
The adoption Of the resolution fol-
lowed a general discussion OF the
commissI sion plan Of governmnt. There
were scme. among the number being
Councilman T. |, Fcrd. Of this CITY,
who contended that the fundamental
pr nciple OF city government by coun-
Gil was too old T. be abolished and
they urged that the legislature be pc
tiiioned TO amend the constitution so
that the cities can reduce the number
of aldermen and councilmen. They
pointed out that the councils of the
present size are entirely too unwieidy
and that better and quicker sesnlts
could Re obtained with fewer m on
tho governing body.
Advocates OF. the reduction oil the
number of couneilmen point out that
the councils can appoint their COM
missions of two or three men TO d s.
charge the executive business for the
city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-13
SHIPPING REPORT
Tuesday, October IL, 1903.
Arrived.


Steamer Clan Murray (Br) smith.
Norfolk-to Barber G. Company for
cargo.
Steamer Irisbrook tBrl Ullstrom'
Perth Amboy-to Chesapeake & ONO
Coal & Coke Company in ballast
Steamer Strathtsy (BrJ Thomson.
Bcstcn-to Chesapeake K Ohio Coal
Agency Company ir ballast.
Steamer Maiden. Smith. Everett-to
New River Consolidated Coal Com
pany in ballast.
Steamer Bay State. Sneidern. Bos-
tonic White Oak Coal Company in
ballast.
Steamer Bay Port, Jensen. Provi-
deuce-to white Oak Coal Company
in ballast
Schooner Hope Sherwood. Campbell.
Provide nce-tc White Oak Coal CON-
pany in ballast
Barge Bombay from Quincy Point
to White Oak Coal Company in bal
last.
Barge Brittsnia frcm Providence
to White Oak Coal Company IN bal
last
Barge Badger from Providence TO
White Oak Coal Company in ballast
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-13
r. w. CRiTTtkDiN MEETS
Death IN DELAWARE 6A 1
Young Man Of This City Falls Over
board From Mine-lsyins Steam
cr IoScph Henry

er Joseph Henry.
Mr. Robert W. Crittenden. of this
city. who was employed IN the en-
cheering force OF the United States
army ne-laying steamer Joseph
Henry. fell overheard from the vessel
IN Delaware bay Monday night
and was drowned The body was re-
covered by the crew Of the ship.
The first information about the
tragedy to be received here was con-
tanned in telegram TO Manager Dbl
Ion. Il the Elks' home. from Captain
Moss. Of the steamer, stating that sir.
Crittcndsn had been drowned and
the body recovered. The message
was sent from Fort Dupont Della
ware.
Mr.. Cri;tendcn was % years old and
~ survived by an aged mother. MS
widow end two little children. The
body viii arrive here this morning and
the funeral viii take place tomorrov
afternoon at ? O'Clock from the home
Of the mother. s02I washington ave
rue The services win be conducted
BY Rev. z. T. Dsdmun. pastor Of the
Trinity Methodist church. and inter.
ment vii Be made IN Greeuisvn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-13
INVESTIGATION OF SAND
BASE MATER COMPLETED
After hearing Arguments, Mayor
Jones Announces Ne VIII Render
Decision Next Week.

Mayor Maryus Jones yesterday AZ
ternoon completed his investigation
into tho sand base under the vilr'hed
brick paving laid by Mr. J. w Davis
and, alter hearing ienguhy arguments
by City Attorney J. A. Massie ana
Attorney o. ID. Bachelor, counsel Tor
CITY Engineer fearse. he announced
that he would render his decision
next week at special sitting The
MAYOR announced that he wished TO go
over all OF The evidence In the case
as taken by the court sten0grapher.
Mr.. f. u. Damerest, OF the CleNe'
land Trinidad Paving Company. was
the principal witness called when the
hearing was continued yesterday
moring. He qualified as an expert In
having matters and his testimony
substantiated that Of City Engineer
Pearse and President Msloney. OF the
Washington Asphalt Block and Tie
Company that four inches or sana
base could not have been used on
streets where there were ear tracks
with good results.
City Attorney Massie and Attorney
Bachelor argued the ease al great
length. Mr.. Batchelor contended that
the specifications for the paving be-
tween and alongside o! the street car
tracks virtually repealed those Tor the
paving between the tracks and the
rurbing. City Attorney Massie com
bated this contention. declaring that
the specifications for the railway com
panies' part Of the paving had nothing
to do with the city's part OF II.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-13
ELECTED STATE COMMANDER.
Mr.. T. 3. Cross, Of This City, Gets
Highest Maccabee once.

News was received in this city last
night that Mr.. T. 3. Cross, who Is
attending the State convention of the
Knights of the Maccabees at Char
lottcsville. was elected State COM
mantier of the Maccabees yesterday
This is the highest Office in the State
Mr.. Cross is representing Newport
News Tent No. IL. at the convention
and the news of his election was re-
ceived with rejoicing by the Mac
cabees here.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-13
REV. LLOYD 7. WILSON RETURNS.
Conducted Splendid Revival Meeting
at Clifton Forge.

Rev Lloyd T. Wilson. pastor of the
Newport News Baptist church, re-
turned to this city last night from
Clifton Forge. where he has been con-
Quoting great revival in the First
Baptist church for two weeks. rne
meetings end tonight, but Mr.. VIII
son was compelled to return to this
city on account of important busi-
ness.
During the meetings there were SO
conversions. 81 additions to the
church by baptism. eight additions to
other churches in that city and fhir-
teen additions by letter. 1t was the
greatest meeting in the history OF
the church.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-13
Five Steamers for Coal.

Five steamers-twp British ana
three American-arrived In port yes
terday to load full cargoes OF coal
here. One of the foreign steamers
is loading COR Tampico and the ether
for Manila.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-13

for T. T.. Jones and he released the
prisoner AT 9 o'clock after he had paid
$685. 81 TO cover the cost OF MS triai
Jones showed no III effects OF ms
confinement IN jail and appeared 10
be in the best Ct health. lie express.
ed his JOY ON being released aud
thanked Sergeant Milstead for his
kihd treatment and his friends for
securing thbe pardon from the cover
nor
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-13
steamer Savannah Clears.

The British steamship Savannah, vi
the Furness- Witty Line. cleared yes
terday for Liverpool via Norfolk WIN
q cargo OF exports. She will COMPLETE
her cargo at Norfolk.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-13
Mr.. Hannoweil With myerson.

Nr. George Hannovell. well known
young ran. has accepted a position
with Nsyerson's Clothes shop. 291s
Washington avenue