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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
RAT SOLD FOR DOG TO
PARIS SOCIETY WOMAN
Recent SwindIe Perpetrated on
the Fashionable Avenue
de Bots de Bou!ogne.
Foreign Correspondence Of The Star.


PARIS. January 3, 1912.
The renewal of the fashion for small
dogs has just led to remarkable case
of fraud. of which the victim is one Of
the best known women In Paris society.
Toy dogs have once again come into spe-
cial favor in Paris partly on account Of
the restriction of the tramways and un-
derground and district railways concern
ing the right to take a dog with one while
travelling about the city.
The very large muff so much in fashion
has given many ladies an excellent means
OF evading the difficulty. while others
buy silk bags specially made for the pur-
pose to carry their Belgian. griffons from
place to place. Nevertheless the demand
for a smaller dog Is constantly growing.
and a man who could place score or SO
of puppies the size OF fist on the Paris
dog market might make small fortune
In the course of a few days. This ex-
IRENE desire to own Lilliputian pet is
the best reason one can give % explain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
LURE OF GOLD LACE
It Leads to Unmasking of Man
Given Up as Dead.
PLANNED TO WE'D AGAIN
Young Woman in Brooklyn Says She
Was Fiancee of Capt. Cruik-
shank, Alias Douglas.
PLANNED TO WE'D AGAIN

NEW YORK, January 1S.-Miss Cain
crime Robert. daughter of wealthy
widow of Flatbush. announced today hat
she was engaged to marry Capt. Barton
Cruikshank. who disappeared from his
home in Morristown. n. Y, in june, 1910.
Capt Crulkshank's wife had mourned
him as dead until recently. when he was
found to be living here under the name
of Donald Douglas. 1t was under this
name, Miss Robert said. that he wooed
her.
Miss Robert said that she had not
learned until today of her fiance's real
IDENTITY.
~ have been deceived absolutely, she
said. IT met Mr.. Cuikshank, whom
new as Donald Douglas. some time ago.
lie introduced himself as single man
and told me Of the hardships he mad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
NAMES FREQUENTLY
ARE M|SPRONOUNCED
English Find It Hard Some.
times to Address Persons
Not Well Known.
Foreign Correspondence of The Star.

FOfe1gn Correspondence OF ue Star.
LONDON, January 8. 1912.
when my name was Dalmeny l had
srequent spasms on hearing how that
name was pronounced by people who
were not of Scottish extraction" That
was the confession of Lord Rosebery
made to a Scottish audience. Dalmeny
should rhyme with penny:
Gen. Bethune tells story about pass
ng through the lines one night and over
hearing two troopers discussing his mani
fold imperfections. .'Why, he can't even
ay his own name" remarked one In
tones of disgust; The calls 1t Beeton."
Which is what it is. Generals provide a
few puzzies for their troops. Ser
romoorcray'' has to be seen before it can
be spelt as Sir O'MoOre Creagh, the COM
mander-i chief in India. Po!e-Carew Ia
Pull-Carey and Baden-Powell is Bayden-
Po'eA There are only two syllables in
Waidegrave, the middle .'e' being drop
ped.
Pitfalls for INITIATED.
T,.c,,or,s Tho names NJ members ~ the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
Suggestions Taken UP.

The suggestions of Chief Goods were
taken up individually, on the recommen-
dation of Commissioner Barrett, and it
was decided recommend to the city
councils the purchase Of a patrol wagon
and also the establishment Of the secret
service fund. Action on the two other
recommendations was deferred.
The chief praised the work done by the
members of the force, and with other
things said that they had during the
course of the year cheerfully responded
for extra work when called on.
According to the report, property
amounting to s5,56S. Is was reported lost
during the year and of this amount 3d.
$3.50 was recovered.
Up to June l last. the chief said, he
had reported to the commissioner. of
revenue seventy-one people doing BUSH
ness without a license and the sum or
SOL. so had been collected from them.
The board recommended that Policeman
Banner T. Young be paid his salary for
the time he was incapacitated as the
result of fractured arm.
a detailed list of the arrests made dur
ing the year. also containing the offenses
charged against the prisoners, was con-
tanned in the report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
Lorimer Hearing Again Delayed.

The investigation into the election of
Senator Lorimer OF Illinois was adj
journed again today because of the con-
tinued illness of Elbridge Hanecy of
counsel for Mr.. Lorimer. The commit
Zee will meet again next Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
Will Come on Private Car.

The President will come to Alexandra
on the private car Mount Vernon, as
will a number of other prominent menu
bers Of the order, and they will be es-
corted to the banquet hall by recep-
ton committee, which already has been
appointed by the lodge for the purpose.
For many years Alexandria Washing
ton Lodge of Masons has held banquet
on Washington's birthday. and 1t will
be the only celebration here in observance
of the birthday of the father of his coun-
try.
Admission to the banquet will be by
card only.
The question Of having the state leg
islature change the city charter so as
to have the police force of the city
consist of chief and three sergeants
was brought up at meeting OF the
board of police commissioners last night
by Mayor Paff. Finally, on motion OF
Commissioner Barrett it was decided to
request the state Legislature to amend
the city charter SO to make the force
consist of chief and many sergeants
and patrolmen as the city council may
desire.
The annual report of Chief Goods was
submitted to the board. He recommend
ed the establishment of the Bertillon
system of measurements for criminals,
and also favored the establishment OF
combination bookcase and roeues' gal
lery, together with a fund of $50 annually,
to be known as the ''secret service fund.
i'm order to allow policemen to 20 beyond
the confines Of the city in looking UP
criminals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18

experienced in his. travels over the world.
We had decided to marry when his bust
ness should be in a prosperous eChdiion.
went with him to the boat last Satur-
daY when he left for Porto Rico"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
WILSON IS HARD HIT ALExAl
ALEXANDR|AAFFA|RS
President Taft to Attend Biz
Masonic Banquet.
INDIAN MEMORIAL FAVORED
Citizens Urging Representative
Carlin to Use Influence to
Have Bill Passed.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

special correspondence or The Star.
ALEXANDRIA,, Va, January Is. 1912.
President Taft today accepted an invita-
tion to attend the annual banquet of Alex
andria- Washington Lodge of Masons, to
be held here February 20 next. The invi-
tation was extended by committee from
the local lodge. consisting of r.. III. KEN
per. master: Charles III. Callahan past
master and Charles Il. Swan and :. w.
Pitts, both officers of the local lodge, who
called at the White House this morning
President Taft came over to Alexandria
last year at the annual banquet OF this
organization. and on that occasion deliv-
cred speech in which he said he had
practically abandoned the idea Of retro
cession, which he had favored UP to that
time.
The banquet will DC held at night at
Armory Hall and will be attended by
many Masons, among them a number OF
prominent members from out Of the city.
"A complete list of those who will re-
spond to toasts has not yet been an
nounced. 1t is more than likely that the
President will make u short address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18

Though the names Of members Of the
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07
THE SHOW.

Prof. Santanelli, who is putting on a
three nights entertainment at the op-
era house, under the auspices of the
local order of Moose, is one of the
best entertainers we have ever known.
AS a prestidigitator he is extremely
good but it is the exercise of his power
of hypnotism that marks him as a
master. He is clean and gentlemanly
in his handling of the subjects under
his control and, the exhibition, while
indeed very funny, is entirely free
from the unpleasing trough house.
character which mar the pleasures OF
many performances along hypnotic
lines. Daily, at 8 p. M, he puts a
subject to sleep in one of the Main
avenue shop windows and they SLEEP
a motionless sleep until awakened in
the opera house at the beginning Of
the evening entertainment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07
Low Homeseekers' Rates t
AUSTRALIA

The Australian government for the
state Of Victoria has authorized us to
announce very low return rate excur
sion by steamship Tahita ON April o
1912
Fist class round trip..----..$2Oo.O0
Second class round trip 80. 15O.uo
One way, second class .---.... 5000
One way, third class .-..-.-. 64.00
Settlers will have part Of fare re.
funded. From Melbourne the govern
ment will have state officials conduct
FREE LAND EXCURSIONS to the
different parts of the state of Vic.
toria. We will be pleased to meet OF
hear from those interested in securing
further information in regard to this
trip and literature on Australia. Writs
to us at once for full particulars.
MILLER & WILLIAMS,
Central Savings Bank Bldg,
18th and Arapahoe Streets,
Denver, Colo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07
WOULD ELIMINATE
THE MIDDLE MEN

ST. PAUL, Mimi, March 6.-The
most ambitious project ever under
taken in this section of the country
for cooperation in the marketing of
farm products is to be launched at n
meeting which began in this city to-
day. The meeting is to last three
days and is attended by representative
farmers and grain growers of Mime
sofa and North and South Dakota.
II is planned to organize an associa-
ton which shall have for its purpose
the securing Of adequate and salts
factory market facilities for the pro-
d,cer without the necessity Of en-
ploying SO many middle men as al
present.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07

self, she would regulate after their
marriage; she did not care much for
hit table manners. She decided he
would have to manicure his nails after
marriage and other little things about
him she intended to change. She had
big wedding and reception. After
the young couple had said their last
good bye, and were seated in the Pull
man which was carrying them away
OH their wedding journey, the groom
said to his bride: where we are
going to visit the people are very re-
lined, and elegant and l hope you
will try and remember not to yell
so when you laugh and talk" The
brides eyes nearly popped out Of her
head. The groom paid no attention,
but continued, saying, "Of course you
are just the sweetest thing on earth
to me, and think everything you do
is all right, but before these friends
of mine won't you please be more
careful about the way you sit in a
chair; you sometimes slouch down in a
chair, and it looks bad, and my
dear" but the bride heard no more,
she had swooned. AS the bridegroom
battered her face in bay rum he
chuckled softly to himself, and any
one near might have heard him mur-
mur gleefully: Il beat her to it,
Globe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07
Glorious News

comes from DR.. J. 7. Curtis, Dwight,
Kas. He writes: II not only have
cured bad cases of eczema in my pa
tients with Electric Bitters, but also
cured myself by them of the same
disease. / feel sure they will benefit
any case Of eczema" This shows that
thousands have proved that Electric
Bitters is most effective blood pur-
ifier. It's an excellent remedy for &C.
zema, letter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils
and running sores. 1t stimulates liv-
er, kidneys and bowels, expels poisons,
helps digestion, builds up the strength.
Price so cents. Satisfaction guaran-
teed by all druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07
DAVID w. ROBERTS
PASSED AWAY LAST NIGHT

David W. Roberts, the Porter mer-
chant, passed away at Ochsner's hos
pital last night at the advanced age
of g. For the past two months Mr.
Roberts has been suffering with drop
sy and heart trouble. A week ago
he was placed in the Ochsner hospital
for treatment. He has failed so rapid
ly since that date the end was not un-
expected. Six children are left to
mourn his loss. Two John and Da-
vid are residents of this city. Mar
garet and Mary, both well known in
this city, reside in Porter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07

Oscar Anderson is applying his
recently acquired knowledge of laun-
dry arts to the garage branch Of his
business.
Ed Ptolemy the well known cattle
man of Mancos, transacted business
in Durango yesterday in addition to
making the acquaintance of the new
grandnephew who recently registered
at the Lawrence Sheets home on the
north side.
Mrs. E. II. Skeels left for Trini-
dad today for an extended visit with
her daughter, Mrs. Case. The Misses
Beryl, lngs and Ethel will make 9
practical application of their knowl
edge Of domestice science during theil
mothers absence.
Mrs. H. c. Bollinger of La Plat;
City, who is convalescing from a Sc
rious illness went to Mancos thil
morning to spend fortnight with he
sister, Mrs. Waters before returning
to her home on the heights. Sine
leaving the hospital Mrs. Bollinge
has been the house guest Of Mrs. Wig
ellsworth at the Waterfall ranch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07
DEATH OF LITTLE HAROLD
HAMOR.

Whooping cough which developed
into pneumonia caused the death OF
Harold Hamor, the 4-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Firman Hamor. The
child made valiant fight for life and
the loved ones who had watched so
tenderly over him hoped against hope
he was going to be spared to them
However his heart was not strong
enough to stand the strain of the
combined afflictions. Last evening at
1880 the end came.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07
To Mothers-And Others.

You can use Bucklen's Arnica Salve
to cure children of eczema rashes tet-
ter, chafings, scaly and crusted hum
ors, as well as their accidental injuries,
cuts, burns, bruises, etc., with per-
feet. safety. Nothing else heals so
quickly. For boils, ulcers, old, running
or fever sores or piles it has no equal.
25 cents at all druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07

range at the usual voting places in
said respective precincts on Saturday,
March 16, 1912, between the hours Of
Z and o'clock in the afternoon, and
in the several precincts outside of
the city of Durango, between the
hours of 4 and O'Clock in the after
noon of said day at the usual voting
places in said respective precincts.
VIII. C. FOLSOM, Chairman,
w. w. McEWEN,
Acting Secretary Republican County
Central. Committee.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07

The Reading club will meet with
Mrs. A. Hahn tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Dumkin of
Rocky Ford are registered at the Pal
ace.
"A Scharf, the Mancos florist is a
business visitor in the city. The Stra
ter is catering to his wants.
Theodore Mutton has sold his
Spring creek ranch to Bart Sease and
Ernest Wetter. Mr.. Mutton and Spot
are undecided regarding their future
location. However, they have agreed
not to consider dry territory.
Residents of the Pine river Texas
creek section objected so strenuously
to the proposed site of the Columbus
bridge the commissioners did not con-
slider the bids.
The remains of the late ]. A. Can
delaria were sent to Arboles for in
terment this morning. Two brothers
accompanied them.
Frank Staplin of Pennington and
Fred Bunker and W. H. Christman of
Aztec, all big cogs in San Juan coun-
ty's political wheel, were guests of
the Strater last night on their way
to Santa Fe where they will attend
the Republican convention.
| Superintendent Luke of the fourth
division and w. L. Lee, general super
| intendent of the Southern, spent the
night in the city. This morning Su-
perintendent Lee left over his branch
of the road and Superintendent Luke
went Ignacio way on an inspection
tour.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Summers re-
(, turned from Denver last night, where
they have been located since early in
November. Mr.. Summers, who is in
the employ of the American Smelling
and Refining company, was transfer
red to the Denver plant when opera
| tions ceased at the local smelter. To
hear both Mr.. and Mrs. Summers ex-
press the pleasure that coming back
to Durango has given them, makes us
very much contented with cur home
burg.
The funeral of the late Angus
Mcdonald was held at the st. Colum-
ba's church at s:15 this morning. Mr.
Mcdonald resided in the Montezuma
valley for many years. A number OF
his old time friends came over to pay
| their last respects.
Last evening the local Knights Of
\ Pythians extended their hospitality tc
large company in the form of o
smoker. The event was given in honor
4 of the grand chancellor Of the Colo
RADIO domain, F. E. Sisson of Pueblo
Mr.. Sisson was a former member OF
the local order so the affair was in
reality reunion of old time friends
The recently organized Durango band
furnished excellent music for the oc-
casion. Messrs. Fred Crooke and Jack
Mcdonald favored the assembly with
several vocal selections. Mr.. Sisson's
address on Modern Knighthood was q
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07
Beware OF Ointments for Catarrl
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury wnl surely destroy the sense OF smel
ard tnmpictrIy deranRe the whole system wh.i
ea,sx-rinr through the mucous surfaces. sucl
aItIcses Alisuid never be used except on prcscris
sia a. 3 tsn fold TO the good YOU can possibly do
fsvs frDm them. Halls catarrh Cure manuiast,lrct
SSev snd 4 taken internally. acting directly upct
she hinod and mucous surfaces Of tbc system 4. Y
;Solse. II = token internally and made N Io'eoo
6Aio, ~ ?. I. CAener 4 %. TesttmcnAn ifes-
0uid ~ f1ruxEhglaL pF1re. 7bc. pr D0ttlA
: g. ia: iszaar fas n sesatisssDA
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07

R. G. Collins, Postmaster, Barne-
gat, N. j., was troubled with a severe
la grippe cough. He says: Il would
be completely exhausted after each fit
of violent coughing. bought bot
tie of Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound and before l had taken it all
the coughing spells had entirely ceas-
ed. 1t can't be beat" For sale by
all druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONvEN
TION.

Pursuant to the action of the Re
publicap county central committee If
La Plata county, Colorado, lie 4 in
Durango in said county and staLe on
Monday March 4, 1912, Republican
county convention of said county is
hereby called to be held on Wednes-
day, March 20, 1912, at the hour Of IL
O'Clock in the forenoon in the district
court room in the county court house
in said La Plata county for the pur-
pose of selecting twelve delegates to
the Republican state convention to be
held on Wednesday, March 27, 1912,
at the hour of 10 o'clock a. m. at the
Temple theater in the city of Colo
rado Springs, Colo, for the purpose
of selecting eight delegates and eight
alternates to the Republican national
convention to be held in the city of
Chicago, state of Illinois, at IL o'clock
noon, on Tuesday, the 18th day of
June, 1912, for the purpose of nomi-
mating candidates for president and
vice president to be voted fol. at the
presidential election on Tuesday, Nov
5, 1912, and the transaction of such
other business as may come before
the convention.
The total number of delegates to
the said convention will be seventy,
and the several precincts of the coun-
ty shall be entitled to representation
in the said convention as follows:
Precinct No. /, Durango-Five dele
gates.
Precinct No. 2, Upper Florida-one
delegate.
Precinct No. 8, Upper Animas-Twc
delegates.
Precinct No. 4, Lower Florida-One
delegate.
Precinct No. s. Animas City-Two
delegates.
Precinct No. 6, Bayfeld-Six dele
gates.
Precinct No. Z, Dix-One delegate
Precinct No. 8, Rockwood-One del
egate.
Precinct No. 8, Durango-Five dele
gates.
Precinct No. 10, Lower Animas-
Three delegates.
Precinct No. IL, Hesperus-Three
delegates.
Precinct No. IL, Durango-Four
delegates.
Precinct No. 10. Durango-Thres
delegates.
Precinct No. ID, Durango-Six dele.
gates.
Precinct No. 10, Durango-Five del
egates.
Precinct No. 16. Porter-one dele.
gate.
Precinct No. II, Durango-sever
delegates.
Precinct No. IS, La Plata-One del
eeate.
Precinct No. 10, Columbus-Two
delegates.
Precinct No. 20, Kline-Three dele
gates.
Precinct No. 81, Ignacio-Five dele
gates.
Precinct No. %, Tiffany-one dele
gates.
Precinct No. %, Perin's-one dele
gate.
Precinct No. "a, oxford--One dele
gate.
The primaries to select delegates to
said convention shall be held IN the
several precincts In the city ef Du-
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07
BEAT HER TO 1T.

An Atchison girl who was a prin-
cess in her own home married several
days ago. During her engagement
she noticed little things about her
beloved which she thought to her.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07
Nineteen Miles a Second

without a jar, shock or disturbance,
is the awful speed of our earth
through space. We wonder at such
ease of natures movement, and SO do
those who take DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. No gripping, no distress, just
thorough work that brings good health
and fine feelings. 25c at all druggists
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07
A Cold, La Grippe, Then Pneumoni.

A Cold, La Grippe, Then Pneumonia
Is Too often the fatal sequence, and
coughs that hang on weaken the sys-
tenn and lower the vital resistance.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound IS
a reliable medicine that stops the
cough promptly by healing the cause;
scothes the inflamed Air passages, and
checks the cold. Keep always on
hand. Refuse substitutes. For sale
by all dealers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07
FUNERALS TOMORROW.

The funeral of Lloyd Towne, the
infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. r. II.
Towne, will be held from the family
residence tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock.
The funeral of little Harold Hamor,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Firman Hamor,
will be held from the Episcopal church
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The funeral of the late d. w. Rob
erts will be held at the Methodist
church tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07
MOURNING FOR DUKE
OF FIFE All AN END

LONDON, March 6.-Today mark
ed the ending of the five weeks OF
mourning for the duke OF Fife, which
caused a considerable curtailment in
court and official functions during the
pre-Lenten season.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07

Zelda Sears in going into vaudeville
with company of five in playlet by
Edgar Allan Woolf. Among the other
artists returning to vaudeville is -Ad-
elaid Klein.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07

TOYS THE YEAR ROUND. Some.
thing for the children as they need 1t,
toys, games, tool sets, the best things
at reasonable prices throughout the
year. Independent Hdw. 4 Lbr. Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07

WANTED-Man with team and
helper to contract small irrigation
ditch on. Florida mesa. d. r. McKin-
ney. M6-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07

masterpiece. Cigars and refreshments
were served during the evening. To
speak more properly cigars were in
evidence at all times, the refreshments
being the concluding feature.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07
u = = = u q . q = = u = = = y a =
u LOCAL NEWS. q
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y u q u q u u = u n y n y u a n y
The Trains.
Eastern, one hour late.
All other trains on time.
Roller roller skates at JAcKsoN's.

New l:ne-men's La-Flat and Clar-
ice belts at McKinney's.