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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

Red Men hall will no doubt be filled
to listen to the memorial sermon by
Rev. Mr.. Ripley. Mr.. Ripley IL a
pleasing speaker.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

Mrs. Wayland Bailey. daughter Bess
and two sons left this morning for
Amarillo, Texas. to spend the sum-
mer months. Mrs. Bailey says she
wants to get thawed out. And II we
be gratifed. However, Amarillo was
Mrs. Bailey's former home. residing
there seven years after marriage. She
has four sisters in the immediate vi
cfnity and she will put In the time
between them. She put in two months
there two years ago this summer
This time she will probably make it
four or five. Quite number Of friends
were at the depot to say goodbye.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

The special train on the Red Apple
line Will run from Pennington and a
large crowd is expected. All the choice
ball players in the county will be in
the brigade and they come to hand
Durango a bunch, as they feel conf
dent of winning the big end of the
gate receipts. Maybe SO, And If they
can do it to Grant Hughes line up
it won't hurt our feelings because they
will earn the victory.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

stream on horseback and 1t is said
the horse reared backwards. throw
ing him into the raging stream which
is high at this season of the year.
Scott was a single man about 30 Years
OF age. Leonard Scott of this county,
Is brother.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

Judge Pike, arriving from Cortez
evening. brings news of the drown
last evening. brings news of the
drowning of Linn Scott Monday in tns
Dolores river near Disappointment.
Scott was attempting to cross the
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

The jury that tried Captain Hains
evidently thought the unwritten law
If worthy of consideration ought to
be written.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

A. NJ. Anheier says Trinidad is a dry
town on sunday-perfectly so. and
saloons close promptly at midnight
with no gambling.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20
tFroln Wednesdays Daily,

Mr., Goff Black came up from Az.
tee last evening. Says everything is
very encouraging TO the south of us.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

The council meets tonight and an
interesting session is anticipated over
change of curbs and grade Is a bad
thing for any city. At the present
time most property owners appear to
favor restoration of the fifteen foot
proposition. There are quite mum
ber. however. on Fourth street, who
are very much opposed to changing
the curb. and the same is true OF
some on Third avenue. It's up to the
council to decide We trust, however,
that If a change is made. that 1t will
be permanent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

Prof. Fayette Jones of Albuquerque
returned from visit to Pennington
last evening. starting on AIS way home
this morning. Intending to visit Pagosa
Springs en- route. Prof Scott is the
gentleman who made the recognizance
OF the country for the Colorado and
Columbus railroad survey last year
and his visit at this time is for the
purpose Of obtaining data regarding re
sources, etc, of San Juan county, es-
pecially the coal area
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

There are various rumors afloat con.
cerning the Gold King fire. The most
logical reason is that given in The
Herald yesterday, but there are some
who think it may have been set on
fire by some of the Italians arrested
some time ago charged with high
grading. AT any rate the fire is a
hard one on the company. Silverton
and Durango as well.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

Judge Pike came over from Cor
tez last evening 10 remain a few days
while the grand jury is making IN
vestigations, expecting to return sun.
day, the grand jury reporting Mond.y
There was little before the court, Gil.
bert Smith pleading guilty to an as
sault on Andy Harris at Dolores.
Smith was sentenced TO from one to
fourteen years in the state reforma.
tory at Buena Vista.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

Count" Cory is again on the road
spending the night in Durango. Mr.
Cory spent the winter on the Pacific
coast. The count" believes in en-
joying life.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20
1Erom Tuesdays Herald.l


Weather prophets announce, so It's
said. that we are going to have dis
agreeable weather up to June. This
reminds us of the remark: Cheer
up, the worst is to come" But every
section of the country, east. west.
north ard south. are In like condition.
"The Boosters" met last evening.
Matters were talk over. the princi-
pal question being assistant secretary
to take charge of the work. Only
one local application was presented.
There were several from the outside.
The Herald favors home man If one
can be secured qualified to do the
work. but one must be selected in
whom the people have perfect conf
dence and equal to the duties deyolv-
ing upon the position. The next meet
ing will be held Monday night May
cath.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

Mr.. Nolan. the Eureka merchant,
passed through to Denver this morn.
Ing on = business trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

A real nice bunch of Silvertonians
passed through to Denver this morn
ing,Jack Slattery, Hank Sherman
and Joe Terry. Jack offered to pay
the writer's expenses If he would go
long. We are easy in some things but
Jack winked at Hank and the wink
was one that would settle it with any
one halfway on. They will be back
some time next week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

This is the last week of school for
the primary grades. And then for
fifteen weeks of play.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

Charles A. Johnson and District at
torney Lane will remain at Cortez
until the grand jury reports. The jury
is said to be investigating certain
transactions in connection with irri
cation enterprises.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

Remember the opening of the bal
season with the Aztec club.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

A. r. Mollette left this morning fol
Conejos on legal business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

Really. May is behaving very un-
iadyEke. Who would have believed
IL OF her?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

The old Bell brickyard is preparing
brick kiln. Demand is increasine
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

Mayor Goodman should provide cots
at the city hall when the council
meets.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

Work has been resumed on the Ha-
eel NJ. mine above Trimble Springs.
This property is owned by NJ. T. Chest
nut and associates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

The Herald tor al he asvA
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

Mike Campion is said to be confined
to his bed at his Florida ranch by
sickness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

r. w. Hollis passed through Du
range from Denver to Silverton last
evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

r. r. Smith stopped over night at
the Strater, being en- route from Cor.
tez to Pueblo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

The Herald received announcement
last evening of the marriage of Miss
Ruth Townsend to DR.. |. l., Gothelf at
Denver week ago today. This is ac
cording to item published in The Her
aid at the time Miss Townsend left
Durango for Denver We trust the
honeymoon is all that could be wished
ard that life will be one continual
| loye-fest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

Manager Requa has closed the Nov
city theater for the present and hi,
morning left with his company for
Aztec and Pennington, playing several
nights in each place. Returning hi
will take in several Colorado points
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-20

Mrs. Lillian Hartman-Joh- .ou re
turned from the ranch in Montezums
county last evening, continuing f,
Denver this morning. Mrs. Johnso.
visited Cortez and expressed gratifi
cation over the prosperity displayed
and large number of new buildings go
ing up. She says homeseekers are
| arriving in the valley every day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
MRS. j. VI. CURTISS UINS.
Pnkncy Heir Restored to Control of
Property an This State.

Mrs Julia VI. Curtss. OF the three heirs 10
the large estate OF Mary G. Pnkney was restored
yesterday TO the right to control her property in
this state. Justice Brady. In the Supreme Court
handed down decision holding that the order ap-
pointing a committee OF her estate I'm this state
must be vacated and set aside The committee OF
her estate appointed after decision of the
Probate Court of Fairfield Conn. that Mrs Curtss
was unable TO manage her estate because OF in
temperance.
L. Latin Kellogg who appeared for Mrs Curtss
Contended that the order I'm this state invalid
as she was at the time a resident of this state and
there had jury trial to ascertain mental
condition. Mr. Kellogg said after Justice Brady's
decision that application would be made to
vacate an order OF the Chancery Court OF New
Jersey appointing committee Of Mrs. Curtiss's
estate I'm that state.
On the application OF the committee Of Mrs
Curtisss estate Justice Guy made an order some
time ago permitting the sale Of property In West
Ssth street valued at sl7s.Ooo TO pay debts OF Mrs
Curtss said 10 he than SO.00 II was al
legged I'm the motion for the order that by reason
of her extravaganza, intemperance and mental de-
rangement Mrs. Curtiss, though heir to an estate
of more than S7.0OO.OOo. penniless Last Janu-
airy Justice Davis. through John c. Shaw one of
the committee of her estate. allowed Mrs. Curtiss
$3.50 900 TO pay debts, including $4,000 for clothes
and medicine and several thousand dollars to raise
an attachment on her steam yacht.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
AFTER ANDREWs's PLACE AS LEADER.
John j. Lyons Making Fight in 31st Assem-
bly, District in Harlem

Republican voters living in the s1st Assembly
District. in Harlem. watching with interest the
outcome of the struggle for supremacy between
Harvey T. Andrews and John J. Lyons Mr.. An
drews has been the leader OF the district years
Mr.. Lyons is a deputy tax commissioner Accord
ling TO reports. the followers of President Parsons
Of the Republican County COMMITTEES have placed
themselves on record al indorsing MFR. Lyons's
candidacy
meeting was held last night at the Mount Nor
ris Republican Club. Mr.. Andrews's Headquarters
at No. 276 Lenox avenue. when the only business
transacted was the offering of OF resolutions
on the death of a OF one OF the members Later
many members took this Indication that Mr.
Lyons would be the next leader.
Mr.. Lyons Is said 10 have stated that fifteen out
of the twentysx district captains had promised hin,
their support and that twenysix out of the thirty
four members of the county committee would line
up on his side In spite OF this. Mr.. Andrews says
that he expects to continue leader OF district
Mr. Lyons has made his headquarters In the
Central Republican Club. No "a West 10th
street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
PROMISES HUGHES AID.
Prohibition State Committee Chair
man Issues Letter.

Oswego. y. Y, Aug. 1.-THE Prohibition party
in the State OF New York will give its unqualified
support to Governor Hughess plan for direct pri-
mary nominations. In open letter to Governor
Hughes. made public here tonight Clarence E
Pitts. chairman of the Prohibition State Committed
says:
IL will interest you TO know that all the Prohibit
ZION county conventions so far held in this state
have adopted resolutions favortng YOUR ight For
direct nominations and pledging their candidates
Tor the Assembly In every 10 support il III
at any time you learn OF anything we can do with
out neglecting our regular campaign work for the
prohibition Of the liquor traffic, aid Won I'm vour
fight for direct nominations you will find MS willing
TO do utmost assist.
While We believe that the humiliation NJ thu
liquor traffic in this state is much more tnportant
than any other reform matter now before tbs
pubic, at the same time anxious 10 assist
all other reforms In every way possible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
OBJECT TO EXPRESS RATES.
Public Service Commission Hears Complaints
Against Two Companies.

Complaints were made against the Adams and
American Express companies concerning carrier
charges In greater New York and suburban dis
tricts at a meeting of the Public Service Commits
sion yesterday. Counsel for the Merchants As
ISOLATION. of Jamaica. Long Island. asked for
thorough investigation of conditions confronting
business because OF the increase in express
rates at points along the Long Island Railroad
since the American Express Company withdrew
from that territory recently and turned its dis
tributng business TO local express companies.
II is asserted that two charges now exacted-
the American Express Company collecting for
merchandise CT argos at Manhattan. and additional
charges collected by the delivery companies
Long Island In some instances the combination
charges amount to nearly double that of the for
through rate.
The commission adjourned without determining
the date for hearing the charges against the
press companies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
NO SUTTON DECISION YET.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Going Over
the Court s Findings

Washington. Aug 1.-THE NAVY Department will
probably announce tomorrow the findings OF the
court 81 inquiry which has been holding its
siors at Annapolis to ascertain the Of tbs
death OF Lieutenant James N. Sutton. ir.. of the
marine corps, at that place nearly two years ago.
The Judge advocate general OF the navy. Captain
Edward Fl. Campbell. and Beekman Winthrop. Act
ing Secretary of the Navy. looking into the
testimony and the findings before taking hnal ac-
ton. Mr. Winthrop may announce his decision in
the case tomorrow.
Broad discretionary authority is given the secrs-
tarv OF the Navy in acting on the findings of
court Of inquiry. and he may approve dsapprove
IN whole in part. send the back for further
inquiry or order a court il. in his Judgment
the circumstances warrant IT,
None OF the officials OF the department to-day
was willing TO give the least hint of the conclu-
sfons of the court No portion of IL. they saw will
be announced until nnll action Is taken on II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
GERMAN INFLUENCE IN PERSIA.
General Jiakhoff Says Serious Conditions Still
Prevail in Empire

s. Petersburg, Aus. 17.-General Iaakhof. until
recently Military Governor n Teheran. said to-day
n discussing the Persian situation that German
influence in that country making rapid head
vzy. The new government was planning 10 sup
pant the present army instructors. who are Rus
sans nv Germans and the German hank in Persia
getting business away from the British institu-
fionL
Ths general added that dissensions had broken
on in the Natonalists' camp. and Sipahdsr and
hdsrssssd the Nationalist leaders were working
al cross purposes The natives and Csucasians
vho bore the brunt OF the fighting IN the capture
o Ieheran. also were al odds. and the country
vas Infested nv many msrauding bands which
we're threatening attack Tehersn. The Nation
sls force in the capital had been weakened by
sending 80 mounted men TO defend Sahara ssad's
sTsies in Luristsn province.
newspaper publishes to-day sharp attack
s~hsrsl Liskhof, saying that chief OF the Cos
h'k brigade he betrayed the former Shah ~ Persia
a1o DESTROYED the reputation 4 Russian army
'1oeFs IN the empire. Lakhofrs appointment 20
me ooionelcy Of the yth Rialystok Regiment is
ffongly criticised
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
TURKEY BELLIGERENT.
Boycott 4gdinst GreekS-Fleet
LeaTes SMYRNA.
Boycott

Constantinople. Aug. 1.-THE Greek boycott
has taken a more serious FORM and is now af-
fecting Greek steamers arriving here and at
Salonica. Trebizond. Smyrna and other Turk
ish ports. many Of them being unable to land
either passengers or cargoes, The Greek Min
lister has protested 10 the Porte, which is acting
with energy. but has been unable to persuade
the lightermen 10 relax the boycott. which is
being enforced with the greatest vigor against
all Greek trade
Twelve vessels Of the Turkish feet left
Smyrna to-day, supposedly for Crete. The for
eign embassies are busy over the relations he
tween Turkey and Greece which regarded
assuming a dangerous tension.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
GREEK FLAG MUST FALL
ConsulS Yarn CrefdnS Not to Hinder
fiction of POuerS.

Canea. Crete. Aug 1.-THE foreign consuls
here. on behalf Of the International squadron
now anchored in Canea Bay, informed the Gre
tan government to-day that the Greek flag would
he hauled down tomorrow morning. and warned
the government that irreparabe consequences
would follow any attack made on the interna-
tional landing party The Cretan authorities
Issued an appeal 10 the people not 10 obstruct in
any way the action Of the powers.
The International squadron anchored in Canea
Bay this afternoon. The squadron is composed
n British, French. Russian and Italian war
ships.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
SCHUMACHER REWARD INCREASED.
Offer of $4,000 for the Apprehension of Young
Girls Murderer.

Rochester Aug. 1.-THE reward for the apprehen-
SION of the murderer of Miss Anna Schumacher. the
seventeen year old girl who met her death at Holy
sepulchre Cemetery days ago. increased
from 500 TO $500 this afternoon by Sheriff Willis
X. Gillette.
Efforts are being made TO ascertain il the dead girl
ON the day of the murder seen at some dis
lance from Holy Sepulchre cemetery ground. II
she was al a place which has been revealed To the
authorities in would lead the police into entirely
new neld Of investigation. The police practically
admit that they all at in regard to the
rnurdeIers identity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
PICK Up TWO URECKS.
Both FIOtSam Of the Storm, and One
Tells of Death.
IBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune. ]

Atlantic City. Aug. 1.-THE Cedar Creek Life
saving Station sent word 10 this city that fishing
skin twenty feet long. equipped with engine
was picked up inside the bay there Tt IS believed
90 have been the property OF some fisherman who
caught out in the stiff storm OF yesterday and
drowned There the boat and
nothing 10 indicate ownership.
Part OF the hun OF large barge driven
ashore at the little beach lifesavIng station The
hull was yellow and the wheehouse painted red
The Kennosho. II Is supposed 10 have
broken away from some towing tug.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
HINT OF PERUVIAN ULTIMATUM.
Minister Polo Has Long Conference with
President Villazon.

"a Hsz, Aug. I7.-sehor Polo. the Peruvian Min
se' 10 Bolivia, had a long conference to-day with
PRESIDENT Nillazon. u is reported that Senior Polo
n<s given the Bolivian Congress until Thursday 10
eTcoe whether Il Will accept reject Argentina's
sssrc In the boundary dispute between Peru and
noAFia, which was fayora DE 20 Peru.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
coLER PADDING" IN POSTCARD poLLa

Justice GaynOr leads in the Mayoralty postal
card poll by the Municipal Democracy. Borough
President Coler OF Brooklyn is second John j.
Murphy leader of the organization said yesterday
that about three thousand postals had been re-
ceIved. giving Justice Gaynor a large lead. The
poll is believed be something of disappointment
to Mr.. Murphy and his friends. they expected
would show overwhelming drift in favor OF
Gaynor The leaders are inclined to think the
friends OF Borough President Coler stuffed the
mail boxes them. running Mr.. Coler a good
second TO the Judge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
MRS. ELEANOR sEArTIE's CASE.

4. On Aug 1.-THE case ~ Mrs Eleanor Beat
rs,s wanted IN New York on a charge Of
az ~feny made by New York jeweIry house
ts,on., imposing "Ntradition. is dragging YEARLY
csr -. me eHtradition court A. the hearing to-
az one tnettenoe obtained a delay Of a fortnight
tes s,,o ne witnesses is seriously ~. Mrs. Beat
Ms psra'ntg inumated that 81 the next hearing
y rroy'sss1ohl who was Mrs Charles r. Stearns
q have -" whose name Mrs Beattie Is alleged
sb@sr 3. - 10 Obtain goods in New York would
az witness for the defence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
A MEXICAN ELECTION RIOT.
Adherents of Senior Corral Prevented from
Holding Meeting.

Mexico City. Aug H-According tn dispatch
from MoreIia capital Of the State of Mchoacan.
10 the Mexico Nuevo." the organ Of the opposi-
ton party anti-admInistraton riots occurred there
last night PARTY OF Corralists attempted tn
hold a political meeting. but the adherents OF Gen
eraI Reyes drove them from the hall and converted
the gathering into an opposition rally. Ten thou
sand people took part in the Reyes demonstration
Many of them
This paper also reports unrest IN the State OF
Yucatan. where the people are crying out against
the so-caled administration Governor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
Mr. MARSHALL NOT AssAsslnATEp.

~oh'e Carlo. Aug 1.-THE report that an Amert-
hea Marshall had bern ASA sinated by a
$50 800 guard cannot be confirmed to-day Fhe
Nor,- sss say there has been no homicide in
r. Nario II seems that q man named Mar
a. e-pposeo 10 be brother Of a rich American
No. 4. was committed 20 insane asylum az
ss. WINTER he was released. but was soon
ward arrested for assaulting a policeman. He
car, y a. liberty few days ago and yesterday
ps,. MONTE Carlo. The theory OF the police is
n, sem dispatch 70 the newspapers announc-
''a' he had been sssassinated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
KaDAR LAL pHINeRA HANGED.

~snaoh' Aug. T-Madar Lal Dhingra, the Indian
n, ,- VINO shot and killed Lieutenant Colonel
= "iiiam HUT CUrzon Wylie and DR. Canvas
slses' on July !. was hanged AT Pentonville
-, al o clock this morning. Only prison on
L. e"0 chaplain were present at The execution.
-, e'a showed no signs OF fear. lie declined 10
~ breakfast and walked 10 the scaffold calmly.
IAN was instantaneous
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
STRIKE IN SWEDEN FAILS.
Railway Men Refuse to Join Movement
Business Nearly Normal

Stockholm. Aug l7.-What Is regarded as the last
ca I'd OF the strikers. attempt 10 get the railroad
men 10 Join their movement. failed to-day when
ba Hot showed that majority Of the employees we're
against the strike. They passed resolution. how
over sympathizing with the strike I'm the other
trades.
All traffic by land and sea again is normal and
business generally is reviving. The banking bust
ness never suffered seriously from the movement
ana rricas on the stock Exchange buoyant.
Foreign visitors arriving.
The government IS preparing an important new
labor law for submission 10 Parliament next year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
soLlvlA's PEACEFUL ATTITUDE.

Lana, Aug. l7.-sehor Mujia. the Bolivian Minis
y 10 Peru. has issued a statement in which he
KS ihst all reasonable people In Bolivia unite
aesiFe for friendly outcome OF the negotia-
s'1 regarding tie boundary dispute and that the
- bohEan government viii make every effort
eueci satisfactory settlement News OF
aeon -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
PREVENTS ADAMS ENDORSEMENT
Chairman Connerss Lieutenant Declare. Mo-
tion Out of Order at Buffalo.
LBy Telegraph to The Tribune

IBy Telegraph to The Tribune
Buffalo. Aug. 1L-William James Corners Dana
cratic state chairman. succeeded to-day in prevent
ing the Erie County general committee from recon-
mending the denomination OF j. N Adam for
Mayor. II generally believed that the meeting
had been called to indorse the proposition 10 re-
nominate Mr. Adam. who is at present IN Scotland
When committeeman introduced the resolution
however. IT decreed by Mr. Conners's chair
man. Mr.. Fitzpatrick. that the motion was out of
order inasmuch as the meeting had adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
RESCUE FOLK ON STRANDED YAWL

South Norwalk. Conn, Aug. 1.-THE yawl Rena.
OF the Hartford Yacht Club went ashore about
two hundred feet off Bell Island last night I'm the
storm. and IT with difficulty that those on
board brought To land A number OF cot
tagers succeeded IN launching skin and made
two trips To the yawl, taking off Mr.. and Mrs.
Hubert Macklein and two children and two sailors.
The vessel Is seriously damaged.