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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10
FOR BLONDE WOMEN.

Women with blonde hair and fair
compilations have inspired London dec.
orators to invent a black paper. which
VIII make a desirable Dackgi ound for
their charms. The back ground OF a
paper covering the wall of the draw.
Ing room of a west end of LDnd IN
lady has decoration of Chinese flo ".
ers In lizard green and beautiful bite.
with sprays of dull rose pink. The
artistic value of the backgr ound ls
said to be a perfect foil for the files h
tinis. The paper is said to be too
expensive to become very common.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10
ACCORDING TO MEMS MerAops

There is no longer to be any hap
hazard methods in dealing with the
suffrage question in New York city.
* regular political party has been
organized. with Mrs. Carrie Chapman
Gait as the city chairman, and a chair
man for each borough. Twenty thou
sand names of suffragists have been
registered, and the party viii go TO
work in a most methodical manner to
look after its fences" and other be.
longings that political parties are sup
posed to have.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10
Exiled Sultan
Attempts Suicide

CONSTANTINOPLE. Feb. abdul
Hamid. the deposed sultan of Turkey.
made an unsuccessful attempt to com.
NIT suicide by hanging himself in his
prison palace at Salonika. According
to reports received here today the
suffering from one OF his fits of insan-
ity to which he has become subject
since his enforced exile. Only the
watchfulness OF his guard prevented
the deposed ruler ending his life. He
fought with his rescuers. kicking, claw
ing and biting them. 1t was neoes-
sary TO put him In q straight;acket.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10
Taft Will Not
Attend Reception

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-When
Americas greatest hunter and only liv.
ing ex-president returns to his native
land to be greeted by a national re.
ception committee, composed of rep
resentatives from every state In the
union, he is likely to have the spot
light to himself. Unless President
Taft changes his mind he will not be
there to draw any of the Roosevelt
enthusiasm. Even If he does 1t was
suggested he review the parade to be
heid In honor OF the former president
after Roosevelt lands. but President
Tart is inclined to the opinion that
his predecessor should have all the
glory OF the occasion.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10
Miners Union
Secretary Robbed

BOULDER, Feb. 9.-The residence
of Robert Rosser OF Marshall. secre-
tary OF the local miners union. was
burglarized early this morning and
5000 In currency was stolen.
About o'clock Mrs. Rosser was
awakened to see man bending over
the bed. At first she thought 1t her
son. and asked what was the matter.
when he did not reply she realized
Il was a burglar and screamed. Her
cries aroused her husband who jump
ed out OF bed to give chase Rosser
followed the burglar to the door OF
the house. but being unattired, heat
tated to 60 further.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10

they had better take a change Ct venue
have the highest respect for the
majesty of the law, but In this case the
penalty is all too insignificant. re-
greet cannot give you life. can give
you but six months. earnestly wish
II Were more But | win see that IL
there is any way to give you more 1
will. If You ever dare to kick your
wife again 1 tell you you Will be lash.
ed to death"
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10
Federal Grand Jury
And Beef Trust

CHICAGO, Feb. 9.-The federal
grand jury that is Investigating the
beef trust Is ready today to vote upon
the question of indicting Edward Titin,
president OF the National Packing com
pany. and Frederick Joseph. president
of the New York Butchers Dressed
Meat association. 1t is declared that
the Indictment against these men,
charging conspiracy. will be voted by
the grand jury before the close OF the
day. although 1t is not expected how
ever. that this Indictment will be re-
turned today or for several days. prob
ably.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10
Three Lose Their
Lives by Fire

JERSEY SHORE, Pa. Feb g.
Three persons lost their lives in fire
which early today destroyed the First
National Bank building. The dead are:
A. |. Dravenstadt, killed by jumping
from third-story window; Mrs Draw.
enstadt and William C'Connor. who
were burrou 10 death. Crossed cleo
trio wires caused the fire
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10
King Gustave
Resting Well

STOCKHOLM, Feb. fixing Gus.
tave. who was operated on for appendi-
citis Monday night, slept well from 0
o'clock last night until O'Clock this
morning. Today his majesty showed
signs of fatigue. but suffered no pain
His temperature was 81.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10

The making of paper from bamboo
is no recent discovery. For genera
lions the Chinese have carried on
this industry in their homes, but their
methods are exceedingly primitive
no chemicals entering into their proc.
ess. The Chinese use only bamboo
shoots. for the evident reason that
the shoots can be more readily work.
ed up.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10
THINKS GOOD WOMEN TO BLAME.

"Woman's inhumanity to women Is
moro the cause of present conditions
than mans inhumanity to man." Mrs.
Judson Harmon said recently, in dis
cussing the conditions of the Ohio
State Reformatory for Girls. She
thinks there will be no great better
ment of the conditions of unfortunate
women until the smile given the man
replaces the frown given the girl
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10

The census OF 1901 shows that the
total of poultry for Canada was H.
922.65S and the production OF eggs in
1900, s4,l32.s02 dozen. valued at $l0.-
2SG.S2S. The average OF poultry on
each farm was 3i2i and the number
OF eggs for each farm averaged 1853 66
dozen in 1900.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10

In sentencing wife heater at Pue-
bio Justice Kerr delivered a scathing
lecture to the man and while possibly
not In strict accordance with law we
cannot help but commend the justice
as the case was specially aggravating.
a big. beefy Austrian kicking and NAL.
treating frail woman about to be-
come mother. The Justice said:
This poor little girl has no brother or
father. II she had they would have
been justified In killing you l re-
greet cannot send you to prison for
years. To think you would abuse your
wife and beat and flick her until she
Is nearly dead Ia n crime that can
hardly conceive. II you get out and
ever hear OF you kicking your wife
this way again III head n party Of
men who are men that will tie you
TO telegraph pole and beat you to
death. You may do this In Austria
but you cannot beat woman In Colo
RADIO. tell you never to come before
me again. You are the most con-
temptible. cowardly cur have ever
seen. No wife beaten ever wants
to come before me. l tell them now
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10
COLORADO BRIEFS

The Grand Junction News Is to be
commended for its gallant fight against
the booileggers and law breakers OF
that place.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10

Denver Jap has inutituted divorce
proceedings from his American wife,
charging her with drunkenness. cruel
ty and inildelity
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10

Hornesteaders In Weld county have
written to congressman OF Colorado
and Wyoming. asking that bill grant.
ing full patent without reservation,
after a five years residence on home
steads. or that their land be desig
mated as non-coal land, be made a
law. This is the result of the recent
withdrawal by the government OF land
in northern Weld county, In order to
Investigate the same for coal.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10
PHYSICIAN HYDE RE-
FUSES TO TESTIFY
Proceedings in the 81. use Increasing in
Interest Daily--Evideh.J Much
Crooked Work

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Feb. SEEN
sational testimony was given at the
ooroner's quest over the body of Col
Thomas H. Swope at Independence
yesterday when shafts of accusation
appeared to be taking positive direc-
ton. The witnesses to be heard to.
day are expected to be as interesting
as any yet introduced
When the inquest opened today DIR.
Hyde was called to the stand. His
attorneys however, declined TO let the
physician testify and he was excused
Tor the time. Miss Pearl Keller, the
nurse, was then recalled. Mrs. Hyde
is i'll at her home in this city and
should the coroner decide her testi-
mony is absolutely necessary the in.
quest proceedings will probably be de-
layed somewhat in securing her evil
dence. Mrs. Hyde was represented at
the inquest by an attorney and she has
already given out a statement detail
ing her knowledge of the happenings
in the Swope household during the last
four months.
DR.. Ludwig Hoktoen of Chicago was
recalled today and the daughters of
Mrs. Logan o. Swope and several less
important witnesses are expected TO
be examined before the hearing ends.
1t is not believed the inquest will
close today. Trogdon. the coroner in.
vestigating. reiterated that he had no
intention of sacrificing any important
fact bearing on the mystery IN order
% save time.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, Feb. g.-The
Swope case took a most sensational
Turn this afternoon when the coroner's
jury found thst the millionaire came
to his death by strychnine capsules
given him by DR.. Hyde. 1t does not
say with felonious intention. DR.. Hyde
Will be held He will will probably
be arrested this evening
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10

Senator Aldrich is said to be giving
Might be well if he had to retire from
active work along the lines he has
been going
A gift OF $4,000 to Cornell univer-
sity from Andrew Carnegie is an
nOunced to enlarge the laboratory for
chemical research If 100 additional
students can be enrolled
The worlds oldest unmarried woman
is Miss Carrie Aljllhouse, who is past
lO4 years old. and who resides In
Grundy county. III. She was born in
Norway and came to this country
with her parents seventy years ago
She possesses a family Bible which
records the date of her birth.
President Taft and Senator Aldrich
are planning an investigation of econ.
omic conditions az affecting prices,
which will reach out and overshadow
anything of the kind ever attempted in
the United States. Behind 1t they will
put a directing force which Will make
new record in official Investigations.
Contracts have been signed by the
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger Packing
company for the establishment of
packing plant at Oklahoma City, to
cost approximately 100000 The con
tract provides that the chamber of
commerce shall have thirty days in
which to raise a cash bonus of $780,
900.
The New York Herald has come out
for Mayor Gaynor as the next Demo
cratic nominee for president. why
not Judge Gaynor as candidate of the
Democratic party in the next presiden.
tial election? There are indications
that when Colonel Roosevelt returns
from Elba the Republican party will
be smashed into smithereens. That
makes the outlook very promising for
the Democrats, and with a standard
bearer they should win hands down.
We don't know at present any one bet
ter fitted for Democratic standard
bearer than Judge Gaynor."
Joplin's wet majority of Sl4 in the
local option election ten days ago was
overbalanced by the drys in the local
option elections in Missouri held in
Carthage, Carterville and throughout
Jasper county last week, the drys win.
ming in Cartorville by majority of
1888. according to returns received.
Aside from Joplin. all of Jasper county
has voted out its saloons, Webb City
having gone dry by narrow margin
Tuesday. Following the wet victory
in Joplin last week. 1t was predicted
by the vets and conceded by the drys
that there was little hope of the local
optionists winning anywhere. The
Webb City surprise changed the com
plexion.
Canada desires no tariff war. and
would do everything consistent with
dignity and reason to avoid ii. II the
United States sees any reason why tho
Dominion should not receive the bene-
ht of the minimum tariff, the govern
ment would no doubt be glad of an
opportunity to discuss the matter with
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10
TELI;GRAPHIC NEWS

Senator Aldrich is said TO be giving
away under strain of his leadership.
Might be well If he had to retire from
active work along the lines he has
been going.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10

The gentleman who several months
ego listed telluride tn! took in all
the slot machines, struck town again
Saturday night. but was recognized at
the first place he struck. word was
passed down the line and the cranks
removed from some forty to fifty ma
chimes. He got one. however. for SIS
or $50. but he won't rake in as good
profit as on his last trip. 1t is said
he las worked out combination and
beats the machine on the square.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10

Just as the sixty-day vegetarians
are getting Things in line for rea.
sonably low-priced dinner in choice
cuts for the people who stick to meat
diet, word comes from Minneapolis
that trust is being formed on break.
fast foods. taking in one-half of the
big companies which have thus fer
supplied mankind with flakes. toaste d
shreds, dessicated ships. orange nut
and other cereal products with fasoi-
mating names. That the trust is al
ready formed and that it will soc n
be here with all its joints perfectly
articulated and in smooth working or
der, taking in the entire twelve coin-
panies that make breakfast foods, is
the assertion of Thomas w. Hicks of
the National Financing company 81
Minneapolis. who is at the head of
the syndicate promoting the deal
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10

The women of Denver intend to boy
colt the millinars. says the Denver
Post. Mrs. C.. Il. Griffey and Mrs. e.
l.. Prentiss, two OF the most attrac-
tive of the younger matrons in so
ciety, have announced that they stand
ready to start the boycott, and any
number of their friends from among
the best dressed women In Denver
are going TO step into line and follow
them. The trouble is over the price
of hats. 1--WE have been imposed upon
long enough" the pretty women an
nounce. "and we are tired OF paying
$50 for hat similar to that we once
could buy for $40. 1t is an outrage
and quite as absurd as any meat or
coal trust demand that was ever
made"
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10

A gift OF $4,000 to Cornell univer-
sity from Andrew Carnegie is an
nounced to enlarge the laboratory for
chemical research If 100 additional
students can be enrolled.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10

their neighbors in friendly spirit;
but it is certain that the people. no
matter what the sacrifice might be,
would be quick to resent dictation or
undue pressure, and 1t is certain that
aims seeker" This is the tip" the
Free Press. the government organ,
hands out in discussing campaign
some American newspapers seem to
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10

Canada desires no tariff war. and
would do everything consistent with
dignity and reason to avoid ii. II the
United States sees any reason why tho
Dominion should not receive the bene-
ht OF the minimum tariff, the govern
ment would no doubt be glad of an
opportunity to discuss the matter with
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10

The worlds Oldest unmarried woman
l04 years old. and who resides In
Grundy county. III. She was born in
Norway and came to this country
with her parents seventy years ago.
She possesses a family Bible which
records the date of her birth.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-10

President Taft and Senator Aldrich
omic conditions as affecting prices,
which will reach out and overshadow
anything Of the kind ever attempted in
the United States. Behind 1t they will
put directing force which will make
a new record in official investigations
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
BY United wireless

Wednesday, Jan. u.
Stmr korea-S p. M. Jan IL. lat 20 II n
longitude 149 40 W: distance, 1,541 miles from
San Francisco; weather clear; gentle easterl,
breeze. and swell.
Stmr Rosecrans-s p. m, Jan IL, 1125 mile.
out fine weather
Stmr Enterprises p. m, Jan II. 767 mile.
out; gentle southwest breeze; small westerly
swell and
Stmr Queen-0 p. m. Jan H. % miles north
of Point REYES; Light northerly winds; all we'll
Stmr Maverick-1:40 ?. M. Jan IL. off Table
bluff long westerly swell; light southerly wind
clear
Stmr Asuncion-s:15 p. m. Jan II, off va
quina head: moderate southeast gale and squally
heavy. cboppy head sea; barometer 30.03.
Stnr Mann Smiths p m, Jan IL. passed
Point Reyes; weather fine and clear.
Stnr RiFerside-S p. M, Jan H. Is miles
south of Pigeon point; light southeast wind; sea
smooth; SKY clear.
Stmr Colonel E. L. BRAKES p. m. Jan II %
miles south of Cape Mendocino; fresh southeast
wind and heavy westerly swell.
u stmr Sheridan-7 p. m. Jan H. $50 miles
OF San Francisco, from Manila, for San Fran
cisco; clear and fine weather: smooth sea
barometer 3010. temperature sc.
Stmr Admiral Sampson-10 a. M. Jan IL of
Tillamook; strong southeast wind and heavy sea
Expect to arrive at Seattle Jan H. a. M
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
SHIPPING NEWS OF COAST
Items of Interest to Mariners
of the Pacific
Especial Dispatch 10 The CollJ

PORTLAND, Jan. 12.-Carrying 9oo. 600 feet
of lumber the schooner Prescott left for the sea
ports.
The French bark Jean Bart was brought up
this morning from Linnton to the Northbank
dock TO load wheat for the United Kingdom
With 250 tons Of coal and $50 tons of general
freight the steamer Alliance CAPTAIN Parsons
arrived from Coos bay tonight.
Carrying $50 tons of general freight the
steamer Sue II. Elmore. Captain Schrader.
sailed tonight for Tillamook.
Z The steamer Ockahama is on the way up to
st. Helens with the schooner King Cyrus in
tow. The schooner win load lumber at the Nc
Cormick mills
Captain N. Talbot, vice president and general
manager OF the Alaska Pacific steamship COM
pany, is In the city for few DAYS on business
After discharging 500 tons of general cargo
and asphaltum the steam schooner Jim Butler.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
Sheridan Arrives From the Philippines
-. .s... !. 1 ms

Captain Olsen. will load 100000 feet of lumber
at the different mills here for San Francisco
TACOMA, Jan. 12.-Arrived: British steamer
Strathgyle from Mukilteo; steamer Santa Ana,
from Alaska steamer Tiyerton, from San Fran
cisco; steamer Delhi from San Francisco.
Departed: Steamer Umatilla, for San Fran
cisco, via ports.
ASTORIA, Jan. 12.-Steamer, Roanoke left
this morning for San Francisco with freight
and passengers.
Steamer Alliance arrived this morning from
Coos bay with freight and passengers.
Steamer Santa Clara arrived this morning
from SAN Francisco with a full freight cargo
for this city and Portland.
Schooner Forester cleared at the custom house
last evening for San Francisco with a cargo
Of 500, COO feet OF lumber loaded at Prescott.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12.-Arrived: Steam
schooner San Pedro, from Eureka; Norwegian
steamer Tricolor from Chilean ports; steamer
Nome City from Redondo.
Sailed-Steamer Santa Rosa. for San Diego;
steamer Whittier for San Francisco; steamer
Bowdoin for Columbia river; steamer IaGua. for
Eureka; schooner Ludlow, for Grays Harbor.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
SuunIies for south Coast

The German steamer Erna sailed for Corinto
and way ports via Los Angeles yesterday with
cargo laden at this port as follows
For Mexico-11 100 lbs and 100 cs dried fruit.
500 lbs raisins, 2.500 lbs spices, 500 lbs ham
and bacon, 10 pkgs potatoes. 40 lbs cheese, %
cs canned goods. GA lbs sago, 17.424 feet lum-
Der. rolls leather, SO pkgs fire bricks, ETC.,
valued at S2.57S
For Central America-203 ctis corn. 20 cs
whisky. 20 pkgs fresh fruits. $50 lbs dried
fruit $50 lbs raisins. salmon. 500 lbs
spices and lighter, valued at $3,079.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13

came home on the Sheridan. took part
last fourth of July in the last engage
ment with Jikiri, in which the notori-
Gus Moro pirate chief was killed.
on the Sheridan's outward voyage,
November II, =. Crowley, boatswain's
mate, fell overheard during boat drill
and was drowned. Crowley had charge
of the lifeboat on the starboard side,
just forward of the bridge, and was
standing in the stern sheets when the
gripes were unlocked and the boat
swung out. Just as the boat swung
clear Crowley lost his balance and
fell between boat and ship into the
water. Captain Healey. who was on
the. bridge and saw the man fall, imme-
diately let go = life preserver which
hit the water about 40 feet from Crow
ley The ship was under slow headway
and another life preserver was thrown
overheard from the after end.
After letting go the life preserver
Captain Healey ordered the port life
boat lowered. The lifeboat reached
the spot where Crowley had been last
seen within six minutes after he fell.
but the man had disappeared. Captain
struck against the side of the ship as
he fell or was seized By shark, as the
sea was smooth at the time of the acci-
dent and the man a powerful swimmer.
L am told, said Captain Healey,
that he once swan from Goat island
to Mission street wharf. He was one
of the best men 1 ever had on board q
ship.
An investigation was held by board
composed Of army officers, whose re-
port has been forwarded TO Washing
The Sheridan met the Thomas and
the liner Korea and exchanged wire
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
Compagnie Generate Transatlantiau,

DIRECT LINE TO HAVRE-PARIS
SaiIings every Thursday. instead of Saturday
at 10 a. m, from pier ~. North river, foot Of
Morton street
First class to Havre. $3.50 and upward. Sec
ond class TO Havre $50 and upward GENERAI.
AGENCY for UNITED STATES and CANADA.
10 State street. New York Ssq j. F. FUGAzI,
Manager Pacific Coast, $50 Montgomery streel,
ticket agents
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
TRANSPORT BRINGS
THE SIXTH CAVALRY
BOatswain's Mate Falls Over
board and Is Drowned, De-
spite Skill as Swimmer

He army transport
Sheridan, Captain
Healey, which ar
rived V e s t e r d q Y
from Manila with
the Sixth United
States cavalry, was
favored with fine
weather nearly all
the way from the
Philippines. T h e
ranking officer on
board was Colonel
Alexander Rodgers,
commanding t h e
Sixth, which is. on
its way to Des
Moines. Ia. Lieu
tenants J. a. Baer
and J. T. Kennedy
~ +ln Cf-th rhn
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
Bark PoItach Sold at Portland

PORTLAND, jan 12.-Tfle British
bark Poltach, owned by the bankrupt
firm of Potter Brothers, London, was
sold today to the Eschen & Minor COM
pany OF San Francisco by United States
Marshal c. j. Reed for $17,500. The
sale was TO satisfy a claim for ad-
Brown of San Francisco, amounting to
S10,S00, and other minor claims for
general expenses held against the craft
EEro0 ri
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
NEWS OF THE OCEAN
Tonnage Ensagements

Tonnage engagements
The schooner Churchill, on Columbia river. is
under charter for lumber from Grays Harbor TO
Valparaiso at 42s Cd.
The ship William p. Frye, which arrived at
this port from Philadelphia Tuesday, was
chartered prior to arrival for sugar from Hon
olulu to Delaware breakwater.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
>bipmentS for the North

T-e steamer UmatIla sailed Tor Victoria on
FRIDAY with cargo consigned 20 the various Brit
ssh American cities. valued at Sl3.0u and in
cIrffnc rla following
5g -4f lhs dried fruit. 1865 lhs rasins
... 600 lbs salt. 2I5 cs canned goods 80 cs eggs
500 Ibs tea. 1900 lbs nuts. g honey. lS9
rkes fruits. Ii2 pkCs vegetables. 146 gals wine
f-s gals brandy IS pkgs wagon material G 500
fh- sulphur. 200 tins watches. Il cyls gas.
n.2i6 lbs r0pperas. pkgs drugs. 4 roll leather
I- nbrs iucubators.