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Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11

the defense, and as we go to press he
is still talking.
1t is doubtful however if such a
large crowd was attracted to the court
room BY interest in the Cox case
alone. For it is well known that Judge
Pike is waiting for a chance to hear
arguments on the demurrer which was
filed by Russell g. Reese in the man
damus suit which Chas. Herr brought
to compel our city dads to call char
ter election. Many people along the
street are asking when Judge Pike
will be able to hear the arguments
in the mandamus case and when it
was reported that he might have time
to hear them this afternoon, many
people went to the court house to
hear what the lawyers have to say
about the strange conduct of four of
our aldermen.
Attorney L. r. Main deferred a
trip to Denver on the expectation
that the Cox case would be out of
the way, so that he could plead the
case for the plaintiffs today but he
now thinks that the lawyers in TIE
Cox case will not finish their argu-
ments until some time tomorrow.
consequently that no action can be
had in the mandamus suit until Judge
Pike returns from Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
JUDGE INSTRUCTS THE JURY
AND ATTORNEYS ARE NOW
PLEADING.

When the district court opened this
morning Judge Pike read his instruc-
tions to the jury in the Cox case and
then District Attorney Lane began
his argument. According to several
decisions of the supreme court attor-
neys cannot be limited in time when
they are arguing murder case, so
the large crowd that filled the court
room had no way of knowing how
much time the arguments in this case
would consume. Everyone listened
with great interest however as the
district attorney reviewed the evil
dence which had been presented to
the jury by the state and by the de-
fense, and their interest did not seem
to lag when his speech was conclud-
ed and the court adjourned for din
ner.
As the speeches Of the attorneys
promised to be long ones, and as
Judge Pike has good deal of bust
ness to attend to before he goes to
Silverton next Sunday to hold court
he ordered the bailiffs to bring the
jury back at 1:45. By that time the
great interest in the case was mani
Tested by the large crowds that gath
cred In the court room. Every seat
and aisle in the room was filled with
interested spectators when Attorney
Reese began to argue the case fo1
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11

consciously. his footsteps took him to
headquarters. and into Manning's
presence.
"Griswold was down hers TO See
me about the case" the chief informed
him. He tells ne you induced Mott
70 postpone 1t for . month";
I'm reaching out for the real thief"
Britx returned. 1--we got him. Man
ming. He can't get away"
We'll. who's the thieff" the CHIEF
Inquired tersely.
Brttz avsrted his face to conceal
the unwonted agitation that had sud
denly sprung up within him. A new
light cleaned in his syes-s light not
called up by tho excitement of tho
chase. The mere tracking OF Grim
inals was part Of the routine Of his
life; he followed the course OF his
trails Internationally. like well-oilsd
machine But tho contemplation OF
saving 4 human soul in distress. tho
consciousness of exercising his talents
In behalf OF woman who had touched
his utmost pity, the knowledge that
he alone stood between her and tho
living death that awaited her In state
prison. increased the pulsation Of his
heart, thrilled him with sense of
noble purpose that was a new and
agreeable excitation. When he re-
gained his customary nonchalance he
fixed his gaze on the chief and. in a
tone of cold Indifference. said:
The thinnest of wells is drawn be-
tween the thief and his complete ex.
posure. | am not prepared to draw
the veil aside yet. But 1t will be torn
away shortly-very shortly. And then
he'll stand revealed befote the world"
AS mysterious as ever" the chief
commented with show of impatience.
Go ahead In your own way"
Continued next week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
IOWA TIGER AND GOLD KING TO
SHIP SOON.

Jack Slattery, the well known base
ball enthusiast of Silverton passed
through this morning nhis way to
Denver and points east. Mr.. Stat
terry, who is interested in mining and
also happens to be the representative
from San Juan county, is one of the
lessces of the Iowa-Tiger properties
in Arasta Basin, and work was recent
iy resumed under the new manage
ment. He is also interested in the
Gold King mine at Gladstone. The
latter property will start up shortly
and will probably be in active oper-
alton, now that the Silverton, Glad
stone & Northern road is completed,
and through communication is thus
established between the mine and Du-
rango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11

of having attempted to take by means
of the administration of typhoid
germs, and Mrs. Logan o. Swope, the
mother-in-law of DR.. Hyde and finan-
cier for the prosecution, were both
to testify, according to plans
made by the state last night. Miss
Rose Churchill, nurse, was on the
stand when court convened and the
length of her testimony and cross
examination is problematic. Both
Mrs. Swope and her daughter, Mar
garet have given testimony in this
trial in private hearing held by
Judge Porterfield, to pass on the COM
potency of certain testimony, but the
jury has not yet seen them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
MATADORE CATTLE CO,
TAKES MANY PRIZES

CHICAGO, Dec. S.---CJlorado's
chief exhibitor in the international
Live Stock exhibition was this year
the largest breeder of live stock in
the United States, the Matadore Land
& Catele company, of rrinidal. 1t
seemed satisfied with winning one
prize only, the grand championship
for Hereford carlot feeders in the
yearling class. But the long and dis
tiguished service rende by Muir
dc Mackenzie, the maragcr Of the
company, also brought the champion
ship for all ages, blue ribbon, both
being fitting climax Co crown the
wonderful labors of Ma-keneic, who
now leaves the Matadore company 20
he manager of a great cattle company
il South America.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
NJ JEWS ALLOWED
TO ENTER RUSSIA
Western Press.

Western Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 8. -
Semi-official Rossia, in two-column
editorial on the proposal to abrogate
the Russian treaty, says: today
The news is no surprise, as simi-
lar motion was made in 1907. The
prohibition of Jews, irrespective of
nationality, from entering Russia, as
well as Russian Jews who emigrated
without permission, was established
by law on March 90 and August IL,
1924. The Russo American treaty
is eight years later and contains no
provision with respect to the modifi-
cation of existing law, in favor of
American Jews. American Jews err
in supposing that Russia has intro
duced any restrictions in regard to
them"
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
University President Installed.

GEORGETOWN, Tex, Dec. g.
Many well known divines and edu-
Gators Of the Methodist Episcopal
church, South, arrived here today to
attend the Inauguration of DR.. Chas.
NJ. Bishop as president of Southwest
ern University. The Inauguration ex-
ercises will extend over three days.
President w. B. Few of Durham Col
lege is to deliver the academic ad-
dress at the formal installation tomor-
row morning DR.. James X. Kilgore
of Texarkana will preside over the
exercises. On Sunday the inaugural
sermon will be preached by DR.. Frank
X. Sanders, president of Washburn
College.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
Western Press.

w SStcTH TeSS.
NEW YORK, Dec. SIN opening
the defense of the Shooting Show
Girls" Lillian Graham and Ethel
Conrad, charged with the attempted
murder of W. l.. d. Stokes, Attorney
Clark Jordan moved most of the jury
to tears when he read letter, writ
ten by Miss Graham, in which she de-
clared that the millionaire marred
her life when she was only 16 years
old. The letter intimated suicide.
With this letter as basis Attorney
Jordan painted Stokes in dark lines
and for more than an hour told how
the hotel owner had forced his ac-
quaintance upon Miss Graham, domi-
| mated her life and forced her to the
point whehe she sought to commit
suicide. He said the defense would
prove that Stokes was shot only af-
Ter the defendant had been viciously
attacked by him in her apartments
at the Varuna on July 7, last.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
Western Press.

w eStern Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. s.-Colorado
can expect tremendous amount of
god out of the trip Of the traiload Of
western governors through the east
ern states, according to C. A. John
son, president of the Denver cham
ber of commerce, who is making the
tour with the party.
The governors arrived at Washing
ton yesterday.
In view of the fact that the trip is
nearly completed, Mr.. Johnson was
asked if any good effects had been
already noticed. ''They certainly
have" said Mr.. Johnson. Wherever
the train stopped the exhibit cars
have been crowded to their capacity
By way of an illustration Of the bene-
fits that have been made manifest al
ready, / recall that in one town the
other day, two persons announced
their intention of moving to Colorado
as the result Of what they had learn
ed on the train. Hundreds and hun
dreds Of persons have given their
names and asked for further informa-
tion about particular parts OF the
state"
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
61 CARS OF SHEEP IN 7 DAYS

DR.. William Schumacher, the sheep
inspector, left for Bocea this morn
ing to load five cars OF sheep. Ship
lpents will be heavy in the .sxt few
days and will total about 61 car loads.
~ cars will "e shipped from durango
Dec. 10, % from Bocea on Dec. IL,
10 from Bocea on the 18th aad five
from Durango on the same date.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
THICKER THAN swARMING BEES

Railroad officials were thicker than
fine healthy swarm Of bees in ac-
tive operation this morning. You
couldn't take a step ut the depot
from 1920 to 1880 today without
falling over some department head,
either native or foreign-mostly for
eign.
The out of town d. e. r. G., Off
cials we usually treat with utmost
Difference, keeping a respectful dis
tance, since we only see them occa-
sionally, and look at them afar off
It's hard to do that when they are 90
common and such good mixers" u
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
YOUNG MILLIONAIRE
LEARNING A TRADE.

NORWICH, Conn. Dec. 8.-The heir
to many millions and ow,e. of yachts,
automobiles and fast horses, William
A. Slater, Jr., aged II, the son of
William A. Slater, Washington, D. c.,
formerly of this city, has gone to
work at day labor in the Slater mills
az Jewett City, to learn the textile
trade. To show his earnesuess in
Lis purpose to gain the practical mas
tory of all the intricacies of the bus,
mess, as his father and grandfather
did before him, Mr.. Slater is doing the
most menial and grimiest work in the
big mills at So per week
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11

tured." Mott was talking half to him.
self but his words kindled a pleasant
light In the detectives eyes. Sands
has q motive for the crime. and he has
the opportunity to commit it." The
prosecutors hand closed about Britz
palm. 81 congratulate you" he fin
ished.
From the pocket of his coat Britz
drew a newspaper and pointed to the
big headlines of the first column
MORE THAN TWO MILLIONS
FOR TUBERcULoSIs CURE"
What has that TO do with the dia,
mond robbery" Mott inquired.
"'The committee for the Proven
tion and Cure of tuberculosis the
detective read, acknowledges re.
ceipt of the following amounts from
the following donors" He pointed
halfway down the column, and EN-
phasizing each syllable, he said
Bruxton Sands-S200.000.
1t WAS the second largest individual
donation and Mott grasped Its signiii'
canoe instantly.
He certainly didn't steal the neck
lace to raise money for the cure Of
tuberculosis" he commented. And
he certainly couldn't have afforded
that big check II he needed money fol-
stock speculation" He turned sharp
ly to Britt. What do you make Out
of tit" he snapped.
1T 10 one OF the guideposts to the
diamond theft" Britt pronounced.
The look OF inquiry which the pros
ecutor bestowed on the detective 70
manned unanswered. As If fearful Of
having committed some indiscreuor
In giving even this meager hint Of his
thoughts. Britz rose hastily and with
q parting hint rs to the complexity oi
the case. swung through the door and
hastened out Of the building. I'm
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
LORMER SURE TO LOSE
HIS S EAT IN THE SENATE.
Western Press.

Western Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-William
Lorimer, of Illinois, charged with
holding his seat in the United States
senate through the corruption of the
state legislature will be ousted from
that body by majority vote of not
less than eight, and the majority
votes may run as high as Ii. A
careful poll of the senate justifies
this statement. Just as sure as the
day comes when the vote is taken on
the question of declaring that Lori
mer is not entitled to his seat, that
resolution will be adopted. Friends
of Mr.. Lorimer now realize that the
battle is hopeless.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
ANGRY SOCIETY WOMAN
HORSEWHIPS HER RIVAL.
Western Press.

w eSteTH ITeSS.
GEORGETOWN, Colo, Dec. 8. -
The town is an empire among itself,
due to Mrs. Albert Rockwell, wife
Of the maager of the Empire Tunnel
company, horsewhipping Miss Cora
Milne, pretty young school teach
er. The reputed assault was commit
ted last Monday afternoon in the
public school building. So seriously
was the woman injured that the SER
vices of a physician were found nee
essary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
CARUSO HAS A RIVAL
IN OPERA"iC WORLD
Western Press.


PlTTSBURG, Dec. y. -Enrico Ca.
r, so has a vigorous rival in the per-
sol of Diomede Ventr)ic,, a young
Italian. Venthosco would probably
never have discovered hil remarkable
voice had he not been (. prisoner in
the Allegheny county jail. Warden
i omis in trying him out for rho pris-
eli Christmas choir, discovered mat
he had remarkable nis1 tenor voice.
Vocal musical authorities declare
that when his voice has been culti-
waited it will equal Caruso's. This
brought theatrical promoters 70 tho
Jail yesterday, they say they will take
charge Of the italian when ne is re.
leased and will give him :he bes.
schooling obtainable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
Western Press.


LOS ANGELES, Dec. S.-With
several United States deputy mar
shals searching for 12S witnesses
subponaed to appear before the feder-
al grand jury that body has entered
l.I on its second day of Investigation
into the source of the nation wide dy-
namite conspiracy.
Ortie E. McManigel, who confessed
10 many of these dynamitings, occu-
pied the entire time of that body
yesterday in telling his story and
he may be recalled today.
In all probability no indictments
will be returned for week or even
longer. Information gathered here
has indicated that the scope of the
! 'os Angeles investigation is not en-
tirely determined by the department
of justice at Washington. A similar
Investigation is in progress in Indian
arolis, so it is possible that the one
here will be used to "clean up" only
the Pacific coast affairs, leaving a
wider range for the east. This re-
calls the interview with w. ]. Burns,
in which he said that papers serving
the territory between the Appalachian
and the Rocky mountains would get
the first news of further arrests.
There seems to be no doubt today
that prominent labor leaders on the
coast would be called upon to aid
the government in its work, in the ca
pacity of witnesses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
PRIZE WINNING STEER
SELLS FOR HIGH PRICE
Western Press.

Western Press.
CHICAGO, Dec. S.-Victor, the
champion steer at the International
Live Stock exhibition, owned by the
state Agricultural College, came close
to new record for cattle in the auc-
tion ring when he was sold to a de-
partment store for ninety cents per
pound. Only once has this price been
beaten. The first year of the exposi-
tion at Pittsburg packing house paid
S1.25 per pound for the prize winner
of that year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11

asked:
Mott. what do you know about
ariswold?"
Nothing that could be Of any serv-
Ice TO you In hunting down the Mis-
sioner thief"
How long has he been in business
here"
| About ten or fifteen years should
say"
| Hes been engaged in various en-
terprfses since leaving college. hasn't
| he? Most Of the ventures proved
failures?"
You seem to know something of
his business affairs" Mott Aired back
AT present he's secretary OF the
froquois Trust company" Britt con-
i unued disregarding the prosecutors
remark. DO you know what salary
he is receiving?"
He gets $4,000 year." the attor-
| ney informed him.
His fortune would be materially
improved If he married Mrs. Mis-
sioner"
And you believe the theft of her
: Jewels would help his suit?" the pros
ecutor asked sarcastically
The detective vouchsafed no reply.
With Characteristic abruptness, he
switched TO Sands.
"If Sands has lost heavily in Wall
street we ought to look-into IT, He
had equal opportunity with Griswold
to steal the collarette," he said
81 have no objection Mott smiled
by the way" he suddenly asked,
have you obtained any trace of tho
truth as to who manufactured the
Naharanee?"
Britt replied calmly.
What" The prosecutor bounded
out OF his chair as II released by
spring. And you've withheld the in
formation from me?"
The manufacturer of the stone is
useless as a witness. He's hopelessly
insane"
Has he thrown no light on tho
case at sll?"
Yes. some light" Britt admitted
reluctantly He was not prepared to
disclose his hand yet. In fact, he re-
allied an abundance OF work still was
| necessary before the result of the in
terview in the insane asylum could be
shaped into tangible evidence against
the man who had ordered the dupli-
cate diamond
Doesn't he recall who ordered the
duplicate?" the prosecutor asked
No" the detective replied. He is
in the last stage of dementia But
we searched his effects and found a
sketch of the Maharanee drawn on the
hack of visiting card"
Triumphant beams shot from Motifs
eyes. He faced the detective, one
hand extended in congratulation.
Il take back everything | said about
your having botched the case" he Of
rered apologeiically Whatever the
outcome. you certainly are close
TO the heart OF the mystery. Britt
was 1t a man or woman who ordered
the stone?"
The detectives hand slipped into
the inner pocket of his coat. 1t pro
dueed a long envelope from which he
took the card, passing It over to the
prosecutor. Mott looked at the name
engraved on the pasteboard with
widening eyes. His lips extended un-
til the mouth seemed a thin. shapeless
slit. Suddenly his jaw opened and
snapped, as II he had come to a quick
determination.
Sands" he exclaimed. so he or
dered the fake Maharanee! BY George,
now see the Importance of Girls
wold's information with regard to his
financial AFFAIRS. Sands is hit hard In
the market" he continued. slowly as
if viewing the case from new angle.
He's hard up. Needs cash to cover
his margins, Has a duplicate neck
lace made. OF course, If he had the
Maharanee counterfeited, he also had
| the rest of the paste gems manufac-
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
TURNS HUGE ESTATE
OVER TO HIS SON.
w estern Press.

Western Press.
DES MONIES, Dec. S.-John S.
Polk, reputed to be a millionaire and
one of the heirs to the vast jefferson
Polk estate, has turned his entire
fortune over to his son, jefferson Il.
Felix, without reservation except
that he is TO receive st5 n week tor
spending money. In addition the
younger man is to pay his medical
attention for his pers nal care and
buy his clothing. By its terms ,ref-
ferson Fl. Polk will run the busine ss
OF the estate virtually as an 'aitor-
rey in fact" He will sign all deeds
and mortgages connecto with the es-
tate. The agreement is to be in eff
feet for five years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11

they were this morning. On the right
hand and on the left, in front and b.
hind, there was no escape. 1t was Just
as If you had run into whole hive
of bees with every one just buzz
zing.
We surely ought to appreciate the
compliment of the attention but it
wouldn't be so embarrassing to US,
If they wouldn't come all at once next
time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
Jail Problems Under Discussion.

ALBANY, Dec. 8.-The need of a
state reformatory for male misde-
meanants between 16 and 21 years of
age, together with other important
problems confronting the judges of
police courts and juvenile courts, are
slated for discussion at the third state
conference of magistrates, which met
in this city today for two days
session.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 8-The re-
port that the members of the Swope
family would tell their stories to the
jury for the first time in the second
trial of DR.. B. Clarke Hyde for the
alleged murder Of Col. Thomas H.
Swope, drew large crowd to Judge
Poreerfield's court room this morn
ing. Many women were among the
spectators. Miss Margaret Swops,
whose life the state accuses DR.. Hyde
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
Governor shafroth has appointed

Governor Shafroth has appointed
James II. Teller, who was deputy at
torney-general under Attorney -gener-
al Barnett, TO the position Of distritc
judge in the city and county Of Den
yer to take the place made vacant by
the death of Judge Carleton M. Bliss.
Mr.. Teller is brother Of former
United States Senator Henry ". Tell
er.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
Poultry Show at Denver.

DENVER, Dec. 8.-The twelfth an
nual exhibition of the Colorado Poul-
try Fanciers association opened in
the Auditorium in this city today, to
continue until next Wednesday. Near
ly 5000 fancy-bred chickens, turkeys,
ducks, geese, pigeons, rabbits and 9TH
er varieties of poultry and pet stock
are included in the display.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
v estern Press.

VICTORIA, Dec. 8.-Rev. r. W.
Pcrteous and wife, missionaries from
hiang 81, and Miss M. E. Waters,
from Tu SEE Chuan, who arrived by
steamer at Ava Maru today, told of
atrocities seen when going through
the war zone. Mr.. Porteous said ma
tive Red Cross men who were carry
ing off the wounded and dead at Nan
king, were beheaded by the imperial
troops because their ques had been
cut off.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
Western Press.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8.-Samuel
l.. Browne, chief Investigator and Dis
trict Attorney John D. Fredericks, in
the Mcnamara trial, wavered today
concerning a trip to San Francisco
with possible arrests in view and fin
ally did not go. "The next arrest in
this case will be higher up" they
said, "a man well known in the la
Dor world, and it will take place
SOON"
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
Address BY Great Northern President

ST. SLOUD, MINI. Dec. 8.-A two
days convention of the Northern
Minnesota Development association
opened here today with large at
tendance, The leading feature Of to-
days program was an address on
good roads by Louis w. Mill, presi-
dent Of the Great Northern railway
and chairman of the Minnesota high
way commission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
Robert CoIIyer ss Year, Old.

NEW YORK, Dec. 8.--Dr. Robert
Collyer, the famous Unitarian preach
er. was SO years old today and the
occasion was marked by the receipt
Of many congratulations from friends
and admirers throughout. America
and Europe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11

Continued next week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-11
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

{. II IL It . !. II II II II u :. II II II I.
The daily sentinel., 1911-12-02
PREPARE NAVY NOW SAYS
SECRETARY MEYERS REPORT
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Continued from Page ID
helpless nation may be reasonably
safe from attack by ambitious, we'll
armed powers, especially in a COM
mercial age such as the present. The
economical system of a great CONNER
cial nation is so delicately balanced
that even a threat of war is very dis
tufbing and harmful, while a war
with any other great power would
cause incalculable damage"
The secretary declares that ships
20 years old are obsolete and worth
less even for second line or reserve.
Must Have Four Ships.
"A total of forty battlships with
proportionately number of other
fighting vessels and auxiliary yes
sells, is the least that will place our
country on safe basis with other
world powers" says the secretary.
The secretary regards the Grafton
of the reserve fleet as a most impOr-
tant developmnt of the year since
1t will insure the readiness for war
of practically every vessel of military
value.
Praises Aeropiane Development.
The report dwells at some length