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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13
Administrators Notice.
Eetats Of Robert B. Jenkins. decea

Estats Of Robert B. jenkins. deceased.
The undersigned, having been APP
pointed administrator with will an-
nexed of the estate of Robert b. Jen-
kins. late of the county OF Holmes and
state of Mississippi, deceased. hereby
gives notice that he will appear be
fore the county court of La Plata
county. at the court house in Durango
at the June term for probate busi-
ness. on the last Monday (being the
29th day. of July next, at which time
all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to
attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebt-
ed to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the un-
dersigned.
Dated this 9Th day of June. A. d.
1901. BEN. W. RITTER.
AS Administrator with Will Annexed
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

Wonder what the Bryan press thinks
OF Auginaido at the present time
since II has been shown that he com.
menced intriguing with the Spanish
forces Immediately after the arrival
OF the American forces In Manila
would put Benedict Arnold to shame.
And then for certain Americans to
compare him to George Washington
This is the season Of the year when
sea monsters are reported basking In
the waters at well known resorts. Sut
about the only monster visitors will
run across will be the hotel bills
or. II in New Jersey, possibly mosqui-
TO bills.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13
Notice for Publication.
First pub. June 6.
Last pub. July II.

Department of the Interior. Land Of
flee at Durango, Colo, June 3, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the regis
ter and receiver of the United States
land office at Durango. Colo. on July
lG. 1901. viz:
Frank Arthur. who made Home
stead entry No. 1900. for the N. X S.
Il. a, S. e. Y N. e. u See. %. and
S. w. u N. w. a Sec. 90, Twp. 35 N,
of Range 6, w. N. NJ. p. M.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land, viz:
Ira Black. Henry Nelson, John r. Gun
dff and Warren ID. Parker. all of
Bayfield,, Colo. f. c. PERKINS.
Register.
irst pub. June 6.
Last pub. July II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13
A Big Show Coming Soon.

The feats which attracted attention
in the old-time shows will be called
tame affairs in the shows of today.
Artists have become more skilled and
the performers of the up-to-date shows
would have been declared marveis a
few years ago and their acts impossi-
BILE. The Great Eastern Show which
will pitch its tents at Durango on Mon.
day, June II. has some of the very
best in their respective ro;es now on
the road and are showing to big
crowds everywhere they exhibit Do
not fail to see the big show.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land Act, June 3, 1878.
United States Land Office, Durango,
May 10, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pIiance with the provisions of the
act OF congress of June 3. 1878, enti-
tied An act for the sale of timber
lands in the states of California, Or
egon, Nevada, and Washington ter
ritory," as extended to all the pubic
land states by act of Aug. 4. 1892.
j. Watson Hayden. of DurTn~n. conl-
this day filed in this Office his s;vo.1,
statement No. 3S9. for the purchase OF
the N. w. " of the s. w. u o ."
ton No "a in township No. SO N.
range No. 10 w. N. M. p. NJ
will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its tim
ber or stone than for agricultural pur
poses. and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Re
ceiver of this Office at Durango, Colo
rado. on Friday, the 26th day of July.
1901.
He names as witnesses: w. II.
Wigglesworth, Edward Harbaugh, VI.
C. Schenck and Geo. C. Franklin. all
of Durango, Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands arSR
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 26th day OF
July, 1901.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First publication. May 23, 1901. =
Last publication. July rs. 1901.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land Act, June 8, 1873.
United States Land Office, Durango.
Colo. June 3. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions of the act
of congress of June 1878, entitled
An act for the sale of timber lands
in the states of California. Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington territory =
as extended to all the public land
states by act of August A. 1892, JOS
eph p. Airy of Durango county of La
Plata. state of Colorado, has this day
filed in this Office his sworn state
ment No. 397, for the purchase of the
E. Y S. w. u, and S. w. a of the S.
w. a of Section No. %. and n. E. u
Twp. No. 30 N. Range No. w. N. NJ.
p. NJ, and will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable
for its timber or stone than for agri-
ultural purposes. and to establish his
claim to said land before the register
and receiver of this Office at Durango,
Colorado. on Thursday, the 18th day
of August. 1901.
He names as witnesses John II.
Cundiff and John w. Zimmerman of
Bayfield,, Colo. and Benjamin F, Free
man and Charles F. Wood of Durango.
Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands
are requested to file their claims in
this office on or before said 18th day
of August, 1901. F. c. PERKINS.
Register.
First pub. June G.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

a very good idea of the magnitude of
the affair. which. he says. outclasses
the worlds fair in at least four items
architecture and coloring, electrical
display, statuary. beauty OF the en-
tire grounds and scenic effects. com
bined with the general arrangement of
the displays. He saye the show is
well worth seeing. Mr.. Sarber looks
as though the trip had agreed with
him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13
In Chieaoo,

IN Chicago.
There IN always something doin
In Chicago.
Always something that's worth view
ing
In Chicago.
For such funny things they're snyinl
And such funny tricks they're playin.
That sensations they're arraying
In Chicago,
]
They are keen for speculation
In Chicago:
OFT they try To work" the nation
In Chicago.
often corners they are trying.
And In sending prices dying
They can do n lot OF lying
In Chicago
o. Tiers always something doing
In Chicago:
For sensations they keep brewing
In Chicago
There is always some one posing
And In some way disclosing
That the freaks are seldom doing
In Chicago
-Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior. Land Of
flee at Durango. Colo. June 5. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the regis
ter and receiver at Durango. Colo. on
July 20. 1901. viz:
Jonas Love. sr.. who made Home
stead entry No. l119. for the w. "
s. f. u Sec. Il. and w. Y N. E. u
Sec. 23. Twp. SO N, Range 9 w. N.
NJ. p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land. viz:
Levi Carson. William II. Kesler. AL.
bert Davis and John Nary. all of Rock,
wood, Colo. +. c. PERKINS.
Register.
First pub June 6.
Last pub. July IL.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act. June 3. 1873.
First pub. June G.
Last pub. Aug. s.

United States Land Office, Durango,
Colo, April II. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions of the
act OF congress of June 3, 1878, enti-
tied An act for the sale of timber
lands in the states of California, Or
egon. Nevada. and Washington ter
rltory, as extended to all the public
land states by act of Aug. 4, 1892,
John JUDY of Bayfield, county of IA
Plata, state of Colorado. has this DAY
tlled in this Office his sworn statement
NO. -, for the purchase of the w.
X n, n. a, and N. 1a N w. "a OF
Section No. 80, in Township No. 81
n, Range No. . w. N. NJ Z. NJ,
Will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its tim
ber or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses, and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Re
ceiver of this office at Durango, Colo
on Monday, the Sth day of July. 1901.
He names as witnesses: Thomas
Z. Graden. John Everett, George Black
and Henry Nipp, all of Bayfield,. colo
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
oihce on or before said Sth day OF
july, 1901. +. e. PERKINS.
Register.
First pub. April ls.
Last pub. June 20.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13
The Fair Directory.

The Colorado-New Mexico fair di-
rectors for the ensuing year will be
as follows:
torthe one year term-C. Il. Nc
Connell. Frank Eldridge. George Good
man, ]. l.. Parsons, c. S. Mcbride and
b. N. Freeman.
For two years-S. E.. Herr, S. S.
Sloan, Charles Fleck. Charles Stilwell,
Harry Jackson and Tom Davis. j.
c. Bradley will constitute the 18th
member.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land Act, June 3, 1873
United States Land Office, Durango
Colo. May 20. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pnance with the provisions OF the act
of congress of June 3, 1878. entitled
IAN act for the sale of timber lands
in the states of California, Oregon
Nevada, and Washington territory"
as extended to all the public land
states by act of August 4. 1892, Thorn
as Shurventon of Porter, county of
La Plata. state of Colorado. has this
day filed in this office his sworn state
ment No. 1893. for the purchase of the
N. " of N. w. a of Sec. 81, in Twp.
No. 35 N. Range No. 10 w. N. M. p
NJ, and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for
its timber or stone than for agricul-
tural purposes. and to establish his
claim to said land before the Register
and receiver of this office at tSnrah,
go. Colo. on Saturday, the 18th day
of August, 1901.
He names as witnesses: Hal
Keene of Porter. Colo; F. R. Bormell,
Hal Farquer, and William JoiNtor1
of Durango. Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
Office on or before said 18th day of
August. 1901 F. C. PERKINS.
Register
First pub May 30.
Last Pub Aug. l.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

It's all right for President Kruger.
who is enjoying the comforts OF life.
To urge the remaining Boer forces u
tight to the bitter end, but how about
the poor fellows in the feld ara the
deserted homes OF thousands OF hon.
est and hard-working settlers who ere
bouyed up by false hopesg II seeing
that the war has dragged along un-
necessarily and that further loss OF
life should cease.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

There must be no fnyori,ism In .bc
collection OF taxes The rich news
paper man with the strong pull with
the commissioners must be made 10
pay up the same ms the poor farmer
without n pull
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

And now the court OF appeals has
decided tha, the removal OF Coal Mine
inspector Simpson by Governor Thcm.
as WAS Illegal Thus the state viii
be called upon TO pay the expenses
back salary OF simpson. In addition 20
that already paid his successor Fus'
ion government is certainly costly
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

sense and Judgment. and 1t has been
soresons conclusion that he would
not aspire 10 third term. or eoirse.
few wouldbe president makers. who
have little else 10 do. probably thought
by coming out as they have II might
cause the present occupant OF the
white house to make an open declara.
tion OF where he stood. Now that
this has been made. they can com
mence figuring on other possibilities.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

Again there is good news concerning
Mrs Mckinley. It in possible she may
recover from the present autack. at
the same time the effects ~ the se-
we're strain win be felt and Il is only
n question OF time when III. angel NJ
Gcath will claim her
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

The scene at Eltch's garden last
week as chroniclod by the Denver
Post is no doubt good representa-.
ton OF the kind of II man Colorado
elected governor last fall. 0rman
is Just ms bad as pictured
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

The I2tth anniversary OF the stars
and stripes will occur the I4th ~ tfi'
month and will be observed by chill
drcn as Flag Day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

The more or less divinely ',v"ly-
bernhard, is to make another fare
well tour Of the United States Bern.
hardt f,nds the Americans the ensi.
est worked people In the world, and
its shekels she's after
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

Denver Is felicitating Itself upon the
fact that over two thousand buildings
viii be erected In that burg this yenf
This indicates a steady and healthy
growth
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

To-day. Wednesday. is "Ncwrpeper
Day" at the Pan-American cSpnsi'ion
The National Editorial association is
holding it's annual session In Brffaio,
with an attendance OF somethi1: ishc
J 300.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

The Lulu Prince Kennedy murder
trial AT Kansas City seems to be ere
ating quite sensation In the above
named city Iuiu's collapse Satur'
day did not help her Side OF the onae.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

Pietro Mascagni has signed nm eight
weeks contract for tour OF the
United States at one thousand do,
lars per week. Aud the people VIII
pay The fiddler.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

While the big powers are 7o'nr Ia
drain China of several hundred mil
lion dollars. the charitable peopio of
the world are raising fund 10 snpIly
the hungry mouths In various parts OF
the empire.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

The ranting cubans viii come 'c
time at the last moment II liz theiI
nature to buck those who try To I'm
prove their condition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

Now that the Tillman.McI.aurin IN
oident has been virtually closed bS
the withdrawal OF the resignations 'ht
country awaits some new political "s
piosion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

The country seems TO be running
along pretty well. Notwithstanding
nryan's denunciation OF the supreme
court decision concerning the Phil
ippines.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

II seems to be about an even race
between Carter Harrison and Tom
Johnson, with the latter having tho
pile.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

At one fell swoop President McKin-
ley knocked the pins from under those
who have been booming him for n
third term. Mckinley has always
been regarded as q man Of excellent
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

Charles J. Huges. Jr.. has been 40
pointed as attorney for the Denver
tramway company to succeed A. NJ
Stevenson.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

Mr. and Mrs. VIII Alexander came
in from Colorado Springs yesterday
via Silvcrton. They will spend ten
days or two weeks in this vicinity.
vlciting relatives and old friends Mr..
Alexander ls doing nice business Mt
the Springs, and the two like the city
very much as residence place.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

What has become OF Miss Morrison
the alleged murdercss? Isn't 1t about
time her second trial was coming up :
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13
The fair association will not be run
as political annex. This 10 proper

Boulder will get the cold shake from
this section when II comes to the
auartocentennisl.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

..Oid Pcrplcxity" will never recover
lost ground. and the new title WIZ
follow him to the grave.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

The city prisoners are stu on q
strike. Aud they are stlli living on
bread ana water
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

Whenever Patterson goes about
the state campaigning. he should be
billed as ''Old Perplexity."
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

similar dose upon their contemplated
visit week hence, then they had bet
ter not come home. But there is no
denying that Telluride has n good
club. and mo- wonder the boys are ac-
corded a liberal support
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

Two plain. ordinary drunls were ad.
ministcred TO by Magistrate Houx in
police court this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

Attorney w. A. Reese left on the
morning train for Pagosa Springs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

From Wednesdays Daily.
VIM. illegal is down from Slicerton.'
Dr. Cornell came in from Lumber
ton last evening.
Animas valley berries have the real
strawberry taste.
Win L. Terry, OF Eureka. spent las.
night In the city.
Percy Rider was n Dcnverbound
passenger this morning
Superintendent Lydon arrived this
afternoon from Alamosa.
The entire San Juan section has
the public eye this year
Rico and Telluride will try conciu-
sions with bat and ball Sunday.
+. II. Posey went east this morning
with posey In his buttonhole
The sprinkler arrived o. K. but
where. oh, where are the horsesg
Attorney w A. Reese left on the
morning train for Pagosa Springs
Silverton and surronading mines are
attracting much attention this season.
The fair directors will steer clear
OF Bosco and Little Egypt this year.
The picnic announced by st Marks
Sunday school has been postponed.
Mr.. c. c. Perkins, accompanied by
his mother is back from Denver
trip.
Judge Whitelaw came down from
Silverton this morning en- route for
Denver.
II liz quite likely the Durango base
ball club will go to silvcrton on the
Fourth
Tho street sprinkler is doing its
share Of aliaying the dust today II
certainly scatters water.
San Juan county. New Mexico has
too many resources to be much longer
deprived Of rail connections
Lake city BARRIERS keep open Sun.
days. but the man who gets shaved
pays 80 cents for the privilege.
II is reported the railroads have re-
fused to grant better than half rates
to the Festival of Mountain and Plain.
Superintendent Meldrum of the Rio
Grandc southern, spent the nigh. In
Durango, returning to Ridgway this
morning
from Denver last evening He went
up to the Emerald lakes hatchery this
morning
II II hadn't been for tho Herald.
the 200 shares OF alleged coruty stock
would have been voted and the fair
association turned into face.
George Il. Robin. an old-time Sill
yertonian but for many years engaged
In mining at Hillsboro, n. NJ. has re.
turned to San Junn county and will
look after mines near Eureka
Mr.and Mrs. Semain should not be
classed as poor and impoverishc'
homeseckers and suffering. when they
can fash up in the neighborhooI o.
81 600 for timber land.
The new board of directors will meet
this evening and elect officers Tor the
ensuing year No time should be lost
In appointing committees. as fair ana
premium list should be announced at
an early day,
The county's financial statement.
, according to law. should have been
published In January But the com
missioners decrced otherwise, They
Will run up against n bump and don't
you forget II. Courts will not he IL.
norcd
n few state papers are complainiu,
because The Festival OF Mountain aud
Plain is scheduled for the first three
| days OF the month. claiming II is a
bad time to get away from home
This, then. should be one of the com.
mendable features
Mr. and Mrs VIII Alexander came
In from Colorado Springs yesterday.
via Silvcrton. They will spend ten
days or two weeks in this vicinity.
viciting relatives and old friends. Mr..
Alexander ls doing nice business Mt
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

few state papers are comploinim,
because The Festival OF Mountain aud
Plain is scheduled for the first three
DAYS of the month, claiming II is a
bad time to get away from home
This, then, should be one of the com
mendable features.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

r II. Posey went east this morning
with posey In his buttonhole.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

Rico and Telluride will try conclu-
sions with bat and ball Sunday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

Both County Treasurer Wall and
present Treasurer Balster used their
prerogatives to designate publications
In which to insert public trusi"cs' no
tices. The Herald received ore or
two from Mr. Wall. but The democrat
got most of them. and under Balster
ali Of them. This is perfectly proper
in the sight of The Democrat. but
wrong when Register Perkins uses
his prerogative. The Herd!I has no
kick against Mr. Wall or Mr. Balster
because they favor their political or
gan. although conditions are altogeth-
or different II q poor farmer was to
be sold out, ana this paper would pub
lish the notice free. It would go to
The Democrat Where the l"w does
not interfere. to the victor belongs
the honest spolls. but in the case Of
the city and county 1t is not an indi
vidual. but case Of public expendit-
ures. and the Law makes II tine duty
OF officers to secure supplies at the
lowest and best prices but the La pla-
Ia county commissioners have pi"ced
themselves above the law In this re
spect and have selected the highest
for certain supplies, and the courts
were appealed to for justice.
Sister NJ Scholastic, who died yes
terday morning, was born in Eau
Claire. Wis. nnd was rorty years Of
age. She entered the order of Mer
al. IA oil
been connected with the hospital the
greater part OF the time, Her sister.
Sister NJ Teresa. OF the order of Mer-
cy. and her brother. MIR John Quinn,
OF Red Stone. Colo. were at her bed
side in her last moments. She was
n faithful and untiring worker in the
service of her Master. and true to her
calling. she was always the kind and
sympathetic Sister of Mercy. Fu-
neral at W o'clock Thursday morn
ing from the convent chapel
Rev. o. b Sarber returned yester-
day from his extended eastern trip.
which occupied something over ten
weeks, and included Denver, Chicago,
Dayton. Pittsburg. New York. Boston.
Providence, Buffalo and other lesser
points. In referring to the mission
which took him east, Mr.. Sarber said
the trip was a profitable one. though
hardly up to expectations, although
with money promised and prospects in
view the entire funds are in sight and
he hopes to be able to start work the
latter part Of the summer. Concern
ing the trip. he saws he had n most en-.
joyable time. 1'he weather and cul-
ditions were good. as rule. Only
one day was spent at the Pan-Ameri-
can exposition. but in this time Mr..
Sarber got over much ground and has
uride. II the Durango boys receive =
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

The sprinkler arrived o. X. but
where. oh. where are the horsesg
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

j, II. =. Voorhees,. one of the pio-
ncers Of Silverton and collector of the
port OF Denver under Cleveland's first
administration, passed through Du-
range this morning. having spent n
few days at Silverton, the first In four
years He was agreeably surprised
at the numerous improvements and ac.
tivity throughout the county.
Miss NJ. A. Trippe, Miss Fannie Ry.
kert and Miss Rose |. Hyde. connected
with the mission work at Jewett. have
been In the city several days. depart.
ing this morning for Chicago where
they will spend a few days and then
take in the exposition at Buffalo.
They are accompanied by Frank Da-
mon. IA full blooded Navajo. who goes
to see the sights OF the outside world.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

Superintendent Lydon arrived tn
afternoon from Alamosa
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

The Montrose base BAH boys flush
ed with three victories this spring.
trotted the Telluride boys whirl
Sunday. They returned home Mon
day badly demoralized and thoroughly
convinced that they did not under.
stand the great national game. the
score standing 81 to In favor OF Tel
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

The picnic announced by st. Mark
Sunday school has been postponed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

Silverton and surronading mines ars
attracting much attention this season
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

Animas valley berries have the rea
strawberry taste.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

The fair directors will steer clear
of Bosco and Little Egypt this year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

Percy Rider was a Dcnver.boun,
passenger this morning
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-13

The entire San Juan section hal
the public eye this year