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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
HONOR FOR ATHLETICS.

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Nov. 5.-From
his lofty perch atop the City Hall old
Father Penn will look down tonight
upon a dazzling sea of red fire and
listen to the music OF bands and the
deafening shouts OF thousands OF
voices grown loud and strong by long
practice in the grandstand and bleach
ers. Providing he has not already
heard the news 1t will surely acquaint
him with the fact that the town which
he founded has won the worlds base
ball championship - and thereby be-
come famous to an extent OF which
he never dreamed.
Every baseball fan in Philadelphia
and Its vicinity IL on edge today In
anticipation of the great civic demon
stration in honor Of the star players
of the Athletics who have brought
the worlds pennant To the Quaker
city. Mayor Reyburn and other city
officials. staid merchants and profess
sional men have joined with the army
Of plain fans in arranging for the de-
monstration, which opens tonight with
a great parade and concludes tomor-
row night with magnificent ban
quet at which each OF the players Of
with a handsome silver loving cup.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
DIES FROM COLD CONTRACTED
WHILE DIGGING OWN GRAVE

DERBY, Conn, Nov 5.-Five days
after he had completed the digging OF
bis own grave, John Shea, stone
quarryman, aged 60, died at his home
here yesterday of pneumonia, con
tracted in doing the work.
Mr. Shea who was very CLOSE" in
business, but generous in other ways
recently asked the sexton of Mount
ST. Peters cemetery to give him a
price for digging double grave and
lining it with brick for himself and
wife.
Shea thought the sections figure
OF $40 was too high nd determined tc
do the work himself. 1t took him
two weeks to construct the vault
and it cost him s16 more than the sex
ton would have charged.
Mr.. Shea could not read or write
but this was the first Improbable un
Gertaking of his life. He leaves q
widow and a $4,000 estate.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Finding that so many people CON
tinue to call at the Herald office TO
settle accounts due Geo. n. and s. w.
RAYMOND. on account OF the Herald,
prior to October 1. 1910. and to save
Mr. Bartlett the trouble OF looking af-
ter them. ] will make the Herald
headquarters for the next month or
six weeks. or until such time ms all
accounts are settled or placed In
notes. BY this method accounts be
tween the old and new management
will be better cared for. In this con
nection all persons receiving state
ments will please arrange settlement
In the near future as 1t Is necessary tc
get our books Strengthened.
GEO. N. RAYMOND
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
MORE TROUBLE FOR
KING ALFONSO

OF an uprising Troops are being
poured into the district. Senior Sa-
CASTE. minister OF the Interior has
made ineffective attempts to end the
strike.
Barcelona. always the hotbed Of rev.
olution. Is where the government ex-
poets the first outbreak and thcn-
sands OF troops are being sent from
all portions of the kingdom into that
city. All leaves OF absence from the
army have been cancelled. ard al
loyal regiments are being recruited
J up to their full strength.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
Panama to Royalty
Welcome Pres. Taft

NEW YORK. Nov. "a cargo OF
bunting. confetti and material for dec
orations is being carried to Panama on
the Prinz Joachim of the Hamburg
American line. sailing today from this
port. The Isthmus will be in gala at
tire during the time President Taft is
twenty thousand electric lights for
the occasion. A sign In fire Welcome
Taft" will be the chief feature OF the
/ harbor decorations on Taft's arrival
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07

CHILD
BRIDE
Aged, Wealthy Planter
Tries Suicide When
Young Wife is Taken

DRESDEN, Tenn. Nov 5.-Thomas
Gaskins, 10 years OF age, wealthy
planter, Respondent because he had
been forced to surrender his 1S-year
old bride, stabbed himself with a
pocket knife at his home near Ores.
den last evening inflicting wounds
which will probably terminate fatally
Following the death of his wife
three weeks ago, Gaskins despite
parental objections, secured the con
sent OF Lizzie McDaniels to marry
him Thursday he rode to the McDan
iel's home astride Of a mule and held
the family at bay under cover OF a
revolver and rode away with the young
woman, seated behind him. They
rode fourteen miles to Paris where
they were married at 4 O'Clock. yes
terday morning.
In the meantime the sheriff at thu
request of the girls father. went IL
pursuit. When he overlook then
Gaskins submitted to arrest and hi.
wife climbed into the buggy with tn,
sheriff. and the three continued tt
Dresden, GaslSins riding ahead on hli
mule. On the way Gasklns escape,
and when found al his home severa
hours later was in n dying condition
the result of self-inflicted knit
wounds. The young woman return
ed to her home.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
COLORADO SOUTHERN
QUITS BRECKENRIDGE

DENVER, Nov. 5.--The las train
on the South Fork of the Colorado &
Southern, carrying passengers for
Breckenridge, Colo, left Denver las,
night
Beginning today if passengers want
tn come from Breckenridge to Den
yer they will have to travel 300 miles
The best that Breckenridge car
hope for now is stub daily from
Leadville.
The people of Breckenridge when
they heard of the intention OF the
Colorado & Southern TO withdraw the
train. first petitioned then protested
then they threatened.
The Colorado & Southern took ne
notice OF their petitions or threats
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
CRIPPEN MUST
HANG FOR MURDER
Court Of Appeals After Hearing Arguments
for Crippen Decide Against New Trial
...Only One More Chance Left

LONDON, Nov Oh. II. Crippen
the American doctordentist, who muir
dered his wife. Belle Gilmore. the mus
ic hall singer, must die on the gal
lows.
The court of criminal appeals. con
sisting of Justices Darling. Channel
and pickiord, after hearing the argu
ments of Crippen's attorneys and the
Crown representatives this afternoon
decided there were no grounds for
new trial
Crippen heard his fate calmly, nj.
though his usually ruddy face was
white ms chalk and his twitching lips
showed the suppressed emotion he
was undergoing.
II is altogether probable that Or
Crippen viii be executed next Tues
day unless the home secretary inter
feres.
Crippen's attorneys announced that
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07

MADRID, Nov. 5.--(Via Hcndaye
Franco: The general strike pro-
claimed several days ago has become
so serious In the commercial and
manufacturing districts that the gov
eminent is showing more alarm
than 1t did over the outbreak OF last
year.
Thousands OF workers ara out. In
Sabadeli, where general strike
order was obeyed almost to o
man. there is famine and d!ccontent
ed and starving people on the verge
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
Sane Precautions
Against Accidents

MADISON. Wis. Nov. 5.--captain q.
w Rickeman state game and,fish war.
den, hopes to reduce the number of
accidents in this seasons deer hunt.
ing in Wisconsin by urglngfall hunt
ers to wear red caps, this he thinks
Will serve as sort OF headlight
Captain Rickeman also Urges the
hunters to refrain from shooting at
every moving object
Last year, during the open season
for deer in this state. thrty-three
we're badly injured ~
Indications are there will be a rec
ord breaking number of hunters this
season, and the taking of greater
precautions are necessary.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
PLEAD FOR CLEAN JOURNALISM.

CHICAGO, Nov. John j. Finn,
editorial writer for the Christian
Science Monitor of Boston. and Ar
ohibald Mcclellan, managing editor OF
the same paper were guests of honor
yesterday al noon at luncheon given
by the Press Club of Chicago.
I Mr. Finn. who for many years
was associated with Chicago newspa-
pers and who twice was president OF
the Press Club. renewed his acquain-
lance and friendship with the men
with whom he worked when his first
successes were made.
Charles H. Sergio, the clubs presi-
dent, presented Opie Read as the
POSTMASTER William Lightfoot Wis
scher and John Govern embelHshed
the tribute to the guests in scintilat-
ing wit and mellow memories.
Mr.. Finn and MIR. Mcclellan spoke
of the purpose OF their visit to Chi
oago. that of interesting newspapers
and newspaper writer's in clean jour
nalism. Two hundred and fifty were
present
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
Actress 10 Sell
Famous Race Horse

BOSTON. Nov. lolita Crabtree
the wellknown former actress. win
race her famous mare. Sonoma Girl
for the last time at Phoenix Arizona
This announcement is made with the
further statement that the flyers
ownership viii afford her retirement
from the track and pass into other
hands than those of Miss Crabtree.
The former actress sale of Sonona
Girl is taken as foreshadowing her
retirement from all racing. Miss Crab
tree holds at least a million dollars
worth of realty in Massachusetts Only
the determination to give up racing
entirely could have induced her 10 dis
pose of the animal.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
RIVALRY OVER BOWLING
BRINGS ABOUT MURDER.

ELKlNS. W Va, Nov. 5.-Becauss
he was too good bowler, Hirson
Buckner, superintendent OF stove
factory at Gassaway, near here. is
dead today and George p. Disharoon.
owner of the Gassaway hotel is a
fugitive from justice.
Piqued by his defeat in a contest
in which the two men engaged, Dish.
aroon, 1t Is alleged. shot and killed
his opponent. The slayer was dis
armed by his wife and Immediately
fled the town.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07

A shirt waist factory owned by FIR
ty girls. former employees in local fac
tories, and conducted along cooper
alive lines, will be opened In Sedalia
Mo-, az soon as the necessary equip
n,ent can be shipped there from st
Louis. The money to finance the en-
terprise OF the girls has been sub
scribed by various local unions.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
Skull Fractured by
Fall From Auto

LOS ANGELES, Nov. Mrs. Yes
ia Stafford, wife OF IL h. Stafford.
connected with local trust company,
sustained fractured skull when she
fell from an automobile in which she
was riding with her husband early
today and died before she could be
taken to receiving hospital.
An inquest will be held to determine
the cause OF the accident. Stafford
was detained at police headquarters
until detectives make an investigation
but later WAS released.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
MEETING OF ILLINOIS TEACHERS

CHICAGO, Nov. 1.-The Place OF
the Concrete in Education is the gen.
eral topic selected for discussion at
division OF the Northern Illinois Teach
ers association, which assembled at
the university OF Chicago today for a
two-day session. The program is plan
ned to suggest to grade teachers and
their supervisors concrete materials
that may be useful in direct or sup
Elemental ways in their schools.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
TELEGRAPH NEWS.

Michigan girl, unable to. choose
between two admirers. tries poison
and Is now very III.
Parisians eat 81 900 horses and
mules every year, and fully lOO ooo
throughout the nation.
{. NJ Hiebach. aged 1907 years. was
arrested in Grand Forks. n. d.. on a
charge of Bookkeeping.
AID Wolgast says he la ready to give
Nelson another try. probably within
the next three months.
Appropriations for twenty airships
Tor the army VIII be urged by Gsner.
al Allen of the signal service
Panic in China seems to be grow
Ing despite the governments helm
Silver may be restored to circulation
Bat Nelson failed to get better
than draw with an unknown Califor.
man at San Francisco In a l5-ronnd
bout Monday night.
namters in Mexico, nab bank clark
who is wanted in Los Angeles for a
| $4,000 enlightenment
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
Denver Hold=ups
With Guns Routed

DENVER, Nov. 5.-An attempt to
hold up Harry A. Lewis, a tramway
conductor was made by two masked
and armed bandits at the South Ban
mock street end of the Cherokee line
was frustrated by the presence OF
mind of the intended victim. Mr.. Lew
is felled one of the hold-ups, and then
knocked upward the revolver of hi
accomplish. The weapon discharged
and the bullet grazed the conductor s
skull. inflicting a slight scalp wound
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
COLORADO NEWS.

Pictures of the great worlds series
OF baseball are being shown in Colo
RADIO
Forest fires near Colorado Springs
Monday night burned over district
OF ten square miles.
October yield of the Cripple Creek
district was valued at SHEETS, he
ing close TO the highest record
Bernard Hannigan, aged so, one of
the pioneer mining men of the state,
died at Georgetown Tuesday night
The c. & S. narrow gauge trains
between Boulder and Denver have
been discontinued for lack of patron.
age
The Shuberts have taken over the
Denver Auditorium for season OF
twenty weeks for high-class attrac-
tons
George Kindel, the rate expert,
wants to run for congress on the dry
ticket" but does not believe in pro
hibition himself.
do Vr,, al -taE ~.
ments for October were twice those
of last year for the same month.
Freight business was triple for the
same months.
Luna park. one of Denver's new
summer amusement places, paid II
per cent dividend the past season.
Many thousand of dollars will be ex-
pended to make this place better
An agent for the Wright Bros, is
visiting different state towns trying
to arrange for airship flights. His
terms are $1,000 per airship and man
| for five days, with one flight pei
day.
Henry Young was found guilty the
second time of the murder OF Charles
Wilkerson at Montrose Saturday
Sentence has not been imposed. but
| can be for term up to twenty-five
years.
BY technically the Democrats
OF Pueblo county have been able tt
keep the name of Willis c. Ouch, can
didate for county treasurer from the
official ballot Ouch was considered
| the same as elected.
Mrs. C. II. Verdae, wife of an i'm
ported strike-breaker. at the Gorhan
mine at Boulder, shot and seriously
wounded Chas. jackson. a time-keep
er for the same company, who had en-
| tered the formers home and made i'm
proper advances toward the woman
Saturday night Probably got his jus
| deserts.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
ROCK PILE FOR
KANSAS CITY BOYS

KANSAS CITY. Nov. 5.-"Break
rock for 100 days or go to church
every Sunday for six months"
This is the way William Volker,
president of the board OF public well
fsre, sentenced three boys yesterday
after they had been convicted of
throwing eggs at pedestrians. When
the boys appeared in the municipal
court and were fined $50 each.
The lads were arrested October 81
on n charge of having thrown eggs
at men who passed near thier homes
and their parents refused to come TO
their aid. After sentence had been
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07

CHANCE
Some Easy Money to
be Made Taking
the Short End

DENVER. Nov. 5.-Changes in the
election today shows the pdds on Shat.
roth. the Democratic nominee for
governor. to have increased from 2
to to "a to l. while even money
is offered that he will carry the state
by seven thousand plurality. The
same proposition is also made that he
will carry Denver County by five
thousand
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
DIRIGIBLE SAFE.

PARIS. Nov. 5.-The dirigible bal
loon. City OF Cardiff. sailing from
London to Paris for which grave fears
We're felt. landed today at Corbehem,
near Douai. The airship was delayed
by the breaking of a tube and the voy-
age toward Paris will be completed
this evening.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
ATHLETE DIES OF
iNFANTiIE PARALYSIS

CHICAGO. Nov. 5.-Paralysis o. the
infantile type yesterday claimed its
first victim among the STUD n, of the
University OF Illinois. when Harold
Hamilton. one OF the athletes OF the
institution, succumbed to the disease.
which rarely attacks one his age, 81.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07

further than to state that they were
losing 100000 annually on the line.
W. A. West. assistant to vice-president
Parker, is authority for the state
ment that the service between Den,
Yer and Como and Fairplay would not
De interrupted. and that passengers
for Breckenridge will now be sent over
the Colorado Midland.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07

their next step will be to ask the
home office to either commute the
death sentence to life imprisonment or
to grant pardon to the prisoner.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07

passed upon them, all chose to attend
church.
In case they miss services without
reasonable excuse they will be sent
to Jail
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
CHICAGO OPERA OPENING

CHICAGO. Noy 5.--The hope Of
Chicagoans for permanent home sor
grand opera mas at last been realized
in the remodeling at great cost Of the
immense Auditorium theater. The
new house has its formal opening to
night with performance Of Aida"
by the Chicago Opera Company. The
season will continue for ten weeks.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN
ENDORSE MRS. WILSON

To the Women of Colorado:
We. the undersigned Democratic
women who have worked for the sue
cess OF the Democratic ticket In the
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07

WELCOME FOR ELLEN TERRY
NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-T-A large au.
dience l.led the Hudson theater this
afternoon and Joined in an enthusiast
ic welcome to Ellen Terry. the ia,
nous English actress. on the occs
sion of the opening of her American
tour in a series of lectures on Shakes.
pearan women. u
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07

As token of their appre ciation of
his fine pitching against the Athletics,
members of the Chicago BARRIERS UNI
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07

A scientist says that people who
have heart disease shouldn't marry.
only those with heart trouble should
marry.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
MlkApo,s BIRTHDAY ceLesRrEn

TOXIC. Nov 3. The fifty-eight
birthday of the Emperor MutsuhIto
was celebrated with great festivities
today throughout Japan.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07

Twelve hogs, $2l4.65 That is the
amount c. F. Francis got for the last
twelve he sold. And some people
think there is no money in hogs. Only
a little matter of $17.S1 per hog Raise
hogs, you farmers. also raise chick
ems. make butter, etc, and the world
is yours. Cortez Journal
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07

II is a common mistake for man
to think himself lady killer.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
KANSAS CITY "DRYS HAVE
VERY LARGE PARADE

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 5.-R. A. Long
the millionaire lumberman, led pa
rade of Prohibition advocates esti
mated to be eight miles long through
the streets OF this city today to the
music of dozen bands under thou
sands OF flags and banners. 1t was
the greatest temperance demonstra
ton ever seen in Missouri. Behind
the long lines followed miles of dry
enthusiasts. mounted, on foot and ir
motor cars. delivery wagons and bug
gies, all waving banners aud slags.
A fine ten and half pound boy
was born today to Mrs. c. A. Ball o.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07
CAMPAIGN CLOSED IN
EASTERN STATES
Spellbindes esting After Strenuous Cam
paign-- DB ap New York State.
Beverdss Tonight

candidates and this is generally real
lied throughout the state.
Republicans who are bitterly op-
posed to Roosevelt feel they can ex-
press their animosity toward him by
voting against Stimson and the be-
lieve the defeat of Stimson will be
more singing for the former presi-
dent If the other Republican candI-
dates are elected.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Nov. 5.-Sen-
ator Albert j. Beveredge will close
the Republican campaign in Indiana
tonight at rally here. Preparations
have been made for handling the enor.
nous crowds. Senator Beveredge is
expected to summarize all of his cam
paisn speeches and make his address
tonight a concise statement of his
political stand, his ideas OF govern
n.ent, his plans for future, his opinion
OF tariff and other national issues.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-07

Pictures of the great worlds series
OF baseball are being shown in Colo
RADIO.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-02-18
KINGS PARL LAMENT
OPENED IN LONDON
CEREMONY ASSEMBLING BRITISH
LEGISLATURE IS, SIMPLE.
PROBLEMS INVOLVING GOVERN
MENT DIFFICULT OF SOLUTION.

LONDON, Feb. 15.~-The third Par
lament of. King Edward assembled this
afternoon. The ceremony was of the
simplest character, all the royal pa
geantry connected with the state opening
being postponed to February p, and
the interim devoted to the swearing in
OF members and the clearing away, if
possible, Of the difficulties confronting
the government. These latter are due
not only to the divergent interests actu-
atlng the various parties which consti-
tute the coalition majority, but are a re-
suit as Well Of the divisions within the
parties themselves over the best means
OF graphing with the great issues
brought about in the recent appeal to the
country
Not for many years has such intense
interest attached to the opening OF
the Legislature, and seldom have
the problems involving. the success or
failure of the government threatened to
be so difficult of solution. even to the
most capable Of the members OF Parlia-
ment.
The result of the recent elections APP
pears so confused that the staunchest
press supporters of the government ad
NIT that proof that the government will
nave d majority to act drastically upon
the dominant issues can be esta bliShed
only after the House of Commons has
settled down TO work, and the National
lists and Laborites show their hands i'll
the course of the debate upon the speech
from the throne