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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.


United States Land Office, Durango.
Colo. May %. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pnance with the provisions of the act
of congress of June 3. 1873. 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 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. 393. for the purchase of the
N. y, of N. w. 4 of Sec. 81. in Twp.
No 35 N. Range No. 10 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 agricul-
tural purposes. and to establish his
claim to said land before the register
and receiver of this office at Duran
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 Johnston
of Durango. Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above describedSSdsa 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
| oct puh AUG
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

According to Denver papers, the
railroads doing business In the state
of Colorado, viii contest the oonsu-
tu,ionaiity Of the new revenue law.
there being two grounds. First. the
measure wns passed after the legal
termination OF the assembly: second.
important amendments were not pub.
llshed as provided for by the consti-
intIon. Should the measure be de.
cinred void by the supreme court, II
viii not effect general assessment,
as increased valuations viii nndoubted-
iy stand this year. but all the special
features will he eliminated While
the law IL a traycsty to n large er-
tent II Is hard TO tell which viii
be the most disastrous. the knocking
ont Of the measure or allowing II To
stand II the law is held to be valid.
n will he nn example of what our
forcfn,hcrR contcnded with when they
dumped British tea into Boston hnr
bor. n " is knocked ont, then the
state nj large will suffer, No doubt
many of the state institutions will be
forced to close. or do business on n
smaller scale, whil' appropriations
made by the late assembly viii 10 by
default and at the end OF the present
administration the state will he In a
far worse financial condition than II
WIS al the close OF the Thomus reign,
Again. the defeat OF the measure on
the grounds enumerated, might be the
means of the calling of an extrn scS
sion OF the legislature. which would be
disastrous IN many ways Thus We
are forced To face n condition OF af'
fairs that is not inviting no matter
which way We turn II II was pos
tive thing tlu,t stat. government
would be elected that would repeal
the measure as soon as the fusion de
fcicncieH were made mp instead of al
lowing 1t to stand In order ia raise a
large fund TO he dealt out to favor
ties, II might be good deal better
for the act TO stand for fear OF some
thing worse should an extra session hc
called The fruits of fusion are Wis
Idle on every hand. no mattcr which
way one turns. and no whore In the
n,aio of Colorado Ia this more notice
able than In La Plata county. owing
to too much Bradlcylsm.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1877

Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
United States Land Office. Durango.
Colorado. June 13, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions OF the act
of congress of June 3, 1873. entitled
An act for the sale of timber lands
in the states of California. Oregon.
Nevada. and Washington territory,
ms extended to all the public land
states by act of August 4, 1892. VIII
liam r. Kirkpatrick, of Durango. coun-
ty of La Plata. state of C ,lor;,do has
this day filed in this Office his sworn
statement No 400. for the purchase of
the f. " of S. w. a of Sec. a, In
township No 81 w. range No. 8, 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-
cultural purposes. and to establish his
ter and receiver of this Office at Du-
range. Colorado. on Monday. the 26th
day of August, 1901.
He names as witnesses: Washing
ton +. Patrick, of Columbus, Colora-
do; Charles c. Graham. of Columbus,
Colorado; Bennett Bishop. of Colum-
bus. Colorado; John T. Graham. of
Columbus. Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 26th day of
August, 1901.
+. C. PERKINS. Register.
First publication June 20. 1901.
Last publication August %, 1901.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
irst pub. June 6.
Last pub. July II.

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 3 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. " S. w. u, and S. W. a of the S.
w. a of Section No. %. and N E. u
of the N w a Section No. 81, in
Twp. No. 35 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 R.
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., 1901-06-27

Announcements come from every
precinct OF wholesale changes In the
politics OF farmers. They have at
last had their eyes thoroughly open
ed to the effects OF fusion In county
affairs. While those in afiluent cir
cumstanccs are given fat Jobs at the
expense of taxpayers. the poor farmer
must travel over rough roads and rot
ten bridges to market his crops while
som. are having their humble homes
sold for taxes the commissioners are
providing themselves with Crane b""i
an Bradley must put on agony when
he writes letter. II VIII take TWO
years TO hiring about complete
change. but the good work VIII be
started this fall.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

versely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims In this
office on or before said 24th day of
August, 1901.
F. c. PERKINS,
Register
First publication June 20, 1901.
Last publication August 90. 1901.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

Tickson. OF bayfield,. Colorado. Joseph
Airy. Of bayfield,, Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming ad
versely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
Office on OF before said 7th day of Sep.
1904. F. C. PERKINS,
Register
First publication, June 27.'
Last publication. September 5.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

When young Clark returns from his
wedding tour 1t is quite likely there
viii be sufficient left OF the one mil
Hon dollar wedding check TO furnish
n house without buying furniture on
the installmcnt plan.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27
WELL ATTENDED.
Telluride Extends the Glad Hand to
Visiting Masons.

The San Juan Masonic Association
meeting this year at Telluride was a
genuine success. The good people of
our sister city on the San Miguel made
II point tn make all tcel AT home. Du-
range contributed about twenty Wis
itors. while there We're large delcga-
tiuns from ouray. Silvcrton and III.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

st. Louis man is not averse 10
mothers.inlaw. He has just mar
rled his brothers mother-in-law. and
IN reported TO be acting rational In all
other matters.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27
rha Virginia hoods are not as dis
astrous ss lrst reported, Az the
xarne time. they were bad enough,

The new Philadelphia mint has
storage capacity for sioo,ooo'"o".
And still some people are not happy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27


From Wednesdays Daily.
supt I.ydon arrived from ADmesa
cn the afternoon train
Yen Will regret II II you are not at
the opera house tomorrow night
MIR. and Mrs George stodgh will
visit Montrose before returning home.
!. II. MeDcvitt is home again from a
two.wecks' roundup of outside iis
tricts.
Master Mechanic Shonc and Train
Master Monroe spent the night In Du-
range
Rev. Mr.. barley departed for Pu-
eblo this morning. Mr.. barley Is
on the go.
T. r.. Davis and wife and Miss Clark
returned from Telluride today, having
stopped over until this morning.
----
Carl Coulson returned TO Bayfield,
this morning. He reports extensive
preparations for the Fourth Of July.
+. C. Perkins was called TO Pagosa
this morning to attend district court.
taking with him certain land ofiice
records
Mr.. and Mrs. W. j Patterson n g
Miller. G. A. pike and Geo. n. Ray.
mond returned from Telluride Inst
evening
Reserved seats for the heolian quar-.
tette can be secured at Tinany'a to-
day and tomorrow Admission so and
rs cents
Among the Manoos Masons attend
ing the association meeting at Tellu'
ride were Mr. and Mrs c B. Kelly and
w J Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs Adclbert Bernard went
To Bayfield, todny to attend the mar
riags Of j ~ parncll and Niles Maud
L. Do Volt
Rev. Mr. Perkins took in portion
Of the Masonic festivities ot Telluride.
leaving Durango Monday morning nnG
getting home last evening.
Those who were kiclIing ahout win
tor lingering In the lap of summer
have changed uloir tuno The last
-four of I've days have been pea-wnfm'
ers
Mrs W. H. Henderson and daughter
win visit with Mrs Fred Eycmnn al
Telluride for couple OF weeks.
'Sco,ty" returned today ana will do
the patching act
A Mexican is Mt Mercy hospital from
the effects OF a rolling stone while at
work ON the pcrin's peak railroad
grade. ono toe ampn,atcd Dr
prewfil iR In attendance.
"Blucbcil" went to silyerton this
morning where she viii put In n week
or two visiting different sections OF
the county In order To keep rcaicrs
u this paper well posted.
Dr e. II Mciain and wife after tnk-
ing IA the Masonic meeting at Tell
uride wont to Ridgway and win visit
friends there and at Ouray. returning
via Sllvrr,on Friday evening.
There is one place where nct'Y'tv
prevails wherever there is q large
body Of pine timber Several men
have been looking over this section
of the state lately looking MP snwm'l
sites
The city RdyertIes six days at small
cost for several hundred dollars worth
OF oXoRvailng The county advertises
at heavy expense for thirty days for
few thousand letter heads and en-
velupas No wonder the county is In
bad financial shape
It IL likely that Telluride will visit
Durango n week from Sunday. The
plan is now TO go 10 Siverton and
play two games ON the ith and bth
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

Carl Coulson returned to bayfield,
this morning. He reports extensive
preparations for the Fourth OF July.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

Yen viii regret IL II you are not at
the opera house tomorrow night
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

+. G. Perkins was called TO pagosa
this morning to attend district court.
taking with him certain land Office
records
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

From Wednesdays Daily
supt l.ydon arrived from Abmesa
ca the afternoon train.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

Quite n number of Arppahoe lndi.
ans are visiting the utes at lgnacio.
a 10, of Choyennes nrc also expected
and as soon AS they arrive big dance
will be held 1t will be an occasion
worth attending. and II Roy Hall will
only lot the Durango contingent know
about 1t. well all be down.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

MIR. and Mrs. George stodgh will
visit Montrose before returning home.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

T. u. Davis and wife and Miss Clark
returned from Telluride today, having
stopped over until this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

It IL likely that Telluride will visit
Durango week from sunday The
plan is now 10 go TO Silverton and
play two games ON the 18th and 9TH.
coming TO Durango Saturday and pos
sibiy playing both Saturday afternoon
and Sunday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

Fire and Water committee met lls;
night and opened bids for disG'us wa
ter mains on Ath and 9Th avenues.
There were several hidH bu' that OF
Frank Curtis was the lowest 1G"
work viii cost the city 20 cents pcI
foot for 9Th avenue and % cents for
ith avenue.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

Mr. and Mrs W j Patterson, n. @
Miller. G. a. pike and Geo. n, Ray
mond returned from Telluride ins'
evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

J. n. MeDcvift is home again from a
two-wecks' roundup of outside i's
tricts.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

The city Rdyertles six days at small
cost for several hundred dollars worth
of eXcavstlng The county advertises
at heavy expense for thirty days for
a few thousand letter heads and en-
velopos No wonder the county is In
bad financial shape
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

There viii be plenty OF opportunity
for Durangoites to 20 to the country
and enjoy the day. Our Florida
friends will ecend a cordial invita-.
tion and the same is true ~ 1ayiUld
people. Then there is Farmin;tnn,
Mancos, pueosa Springs and silver
ton. all good places To go on the glo'
rious Fourth 1t is quite rfcly On
range viii be represented at earh
placo
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

Reserved seats for the heolian quar-
tette can be secured at Tifany's to-
day and tomorrow Admission so and
rs cents
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

Master Mechanic Shone and Train
Master Monroe spent the night In Du-
range.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

Rev Mr.. barley departed for Pu-
eblo this morning Mr.. barley is
on the go.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

Among the Mancos Masons attend
ing the association meeting at Tellu-
ride were Mr. and Mrs. c B. Kelly and
w. J Miller
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

MIR and Mrs Adclbert Bernard went
to Bayfield, todny to attend the mar
ringc Of j. NJ parnoll and Niles Maud
L. Do Volt
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

There ls one plncc where nct'Y'tv
prevails wherever there is a large
body OF pine timber Several men
have been looking over this section
Of the state lately looking M snwmEl
sitrs
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-27

Rev. Mr.. Perkins took in a portion
Of the Masonic festivities ot Tellaride.
leaving Durango Monday morning and
griiing home last evening
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1901-11-21
Noted Editors Appetite,

Henry Wstterson. the great Kentucky
editor, is one OF the largest eaters among
the public eaters Of the United States.
His c,pseity 10 that respect seems unlimit
ed. As fair ersnple Of bis capabilities
two incidents will suffice
o. one occasion be attended the bi
monthly meeting Of the S.msgundi
club OF Louisyile. A banqast was one
u the attractions OF these meetings. Be
fore. during end sfter tho banquet there
we're discussion, bal the banquet was the
thing. On tbis ~ ht II was at the house
Of the editor OF tie Rapublicsn paper OF
LouieyiiIe. The msnn vss one OF four
teen courses, with the ususl wines, One
coutss was qasil. and Mr. Wstierson had
two. smother wss yenison. and sgsin be
vas servrd tsios. This happened in
about ball the courses.
Before the epi Of The dinner .il the
otbar clnb msnbsfs were bat tasting
VIA vas rot before them, ws, eating
al aud o'ten e.iiel for more. When The
iiunet was enae5, tbs rival editors vent
70 their ,iiats together Whsr they
reseher sswsp pr ros. Mr. Wstlersoo
ssi3:
Colonel, lam huogry. Let's 60 over
TO B,nefs cafe much "a ,ctsd by
nevspspsr men -snd bsve s2meihing 10
eat.
Crest Boot Waterfront I've 1llsi oil
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1901-11-21
Little Hindrances to Success.

Every young man and young woman
should look we'll to the little things which
cut down the average OF success -possibili
tiles. For instance. little msnnerisms,
such as nervous twiiching oi the hands
fnmbling With the 6nsers. foolipg with
whstever is within reach, peculiar move
ments. undisnified postures in sitting OF
standing, q slouoby gait, habit OF saying
sharp. nnkind things, indnlging in sar
ossm. all these things interfere very ms
terislly With ones euccess. possibilities.
Many q man. with great brain power
and fine physique. who started 10 life With
good prospects, has failed to attain great
success because OF little idiosy ncrssies. pc
culisrities OF speech or manner; things moi
in themselves vicious or wrong. but which
render him disssreesble or unacceptable
to those who have dealings With bin.
lit we're possible for ns to write Of oil
the little things that have cut down the
average OF our success, and TO calculate
iust how u uch each hiss contributed TO
the whole. it would be most belpful,
For example, one young msu's advance
mept hss been cut down twenty FIVE per
cent. by bad temper. 9 surly, dissgrees
Bile disposition; snother's. by csrelessness
in dress. sn upkempt or slovenly appear
uuce; aud yet soother's, by ssbsfp tongue
or an nuLind habit OF critioisipg.
Many 8 brilliant and capable stenogrs
pber has failed to advance. becsuss fhe
bad dissgreesble hsbi's which annoyed
her employer. Who, while be recognized
her ability. preferred less able stenoers
pher who bad smisble and agreeable qusl
tiles The lack OF smisbili,y hss stood 10
the way OF Advancement Of many sn EN-
pioyee Who sondered why be did not get
along.
Dissgreesble. buftfnl snd foolish bsbits,
formed perhaps cncoDsciously. often be
come great barriers which keep us from
otherwise wellesrpe6 snccss, II would
pay yeuos men and women who sre eager
TO succesd. frequently 10 make inventories
oil their sncces,.cspitsi. to txsr1ine them
selves carefully and impsrtislIy. !. II they
xere studying the merits and dement's Of
eomsoIe else. ia order to 6ad wheiber
their progress is barred, their whole 10
A.
1. or peculiarly which Is patent TO every
one bnt ltemselsss II this ngid ssif ei
should result 10 tee discovery
efs weakness or fault. Which IL is 10 their
pouer 10 correct. and this 10 always possi
bic, -tbey have none bat themselves 10
bsue u, 10 middle life or later. they fnd
themselves 10 the unhappy rsnks Of the
"nistt-tsTs.beeIs"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1901-11-21
The guide Had His WAY.

A. Phelps Wbitmsrsh gives 10 The
Outlook "a experience with Filipino
guides and the sequel TO attempting Ia
bsve ones own way with them, especially
when that way involves an expenditure
OF energy. The travellers we're determined
TO ascend a certain mountain,
As we climbed higher and higher the
old fellow who was leading us grew IN
certain about the trail, Al last he halt
ed and spoke TO another guide IN their
own tongue. Ssnores interpreted Simeon
there is no water higher on the mouD
tain.
This was evidently q ruse to prevent
US going any farther, So we told him
we did not went any water and ordered
him to go op,
Senores, he said little later; the car
riers are exhausted. They cannot travel
any more today,
Tell the carriers that unless they fol
low US we shall go on by ours elves and
pay them nothing.
Senores. the path is lost
Well, let the guide find it again.
He cannot, senors. He does not know
the mountain above here. He expected
to find Neerito to show the way.
Go on. anyway,
But where, senorp
Up.
Alter On bour or so OF progress go
slow that we scarcely seemed to m owing
st sill We we're we'll scratched, pricked
and torn and ansered. Then we gave !.
up. The smiling guide had beaten Us.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1901-11-21
Sage Advice OF a Father /.

Ny son. said the fond bnt wise parent.
You are leaving me to go out into the
world. l have nothing to give you but
advice. Never tell lie. II you wish
to put one 10 circulation, get it publish
ed. A lie cannot live, bat it takes one 3
blamed long time to fade ont OF print.
Always read your contract A man
might consider he was getting . sinecure
il be we're offered position, pick Ing
blossoms of century plant, but. you see,
be wouldn't have Q renumerstive occups
ton II be we're paid on piece work.
BE not ovsrcriticsl. Even the most
ordinary sort OF genius can tell when the
other fellow is making fool OF himself
Remember that the young man. like
the anglers worm. is rather better for
being visibly alive.
Be careful in the choice OF your sur
rouudiugs. Environment will do = great
deal for a man. For example. -four aud
water 10 china Jug Is cream sauoe, 10 3
pail on the sidewslf is . billsticker's
paste,
Don't forget that there's time for
everything aud that everything should
be done in its proper time. Never hunt
Tor bargsiDs 10 umbrellas on . rainy
day.
You may make enemies. II you know
Who they srs don't mention them, Si
lence is golden, II saves the money that
might otherwise be spent 10 defending .
libel suit. you don't know who they
are well, abuse lsvlshsd on 9 concealed
enemy is like charity indiscriminsiely be
slowed. It's good thing wasted.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1901-11-21

The teacher oIX.n iutermsdists srsa,
10 The Third Ward school sss showing
oil Der pupils before . nnmher Of visI
tore. says the Milwaukee Sentinel.
The spelling class YES on The hoof
apd one small. red-hesded boy wss
given the votd 'introduction.
He paused. t~isied bis lips, stared,
spd then In q ALTERING way spelled II
correctly. and seemed rather surprised
that be bad dore 90,
Do you know what the word mesnsi
ssked The ,escber,
Nom.
wbI' You don't know wha. inlrodue
lion means,
Non.
Well. nov, III explain ii to you.
Does your mother ever have osllersf
Yes'm.
Well. now, suppose that two ladies
came TO call on your mother. Your
mother knows one Of the ladies, bat
doesn't know the other. She has never
seen the other and doesn't even know her
name. Now. how would che become SO
qusinted with this lady and fnd oat her
nsmeY
She'd send me oat for can OF beer.
As thai was the correct answer, the
teacher had nothing farther 10 say.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1901-11-21

ihe spsee 10 ny leektfs, bat IN drop 10
snd watch yoa esL
TIE colonel claims ihsi Mr., wsllefson
sie tive pounds Of cteese, half Of 90 i'm
mepso bolosns sausage. . bosl OF crackers
and drank nf bottles Of beer. snd Mr
W.,terson never deoied n. Alter that te
weai TO the oGiss OF the Couiiei .Jonrusi
.nd wroie his celebrated 'stsr eyed sod
dess' ths, was copied aud com mcn,ei up
on ell over The uaiied States,
Al another lime hc entered cafe ui
which be ". stesulst paltoa aud called
out 10 the proprietor;
What have you TO ca, tcrish,' I'm
hnnsty.
Well. M,ss Henry, have some nice
iresh Ohio river jack salmon,
How many bsve your
SlI.
Well, bring me sil sirt
The Ohio river Jack salmon weigh
sban, two aud hall pounds spiece.
These sii cleaned aud cooked wsisbed
sbolt flteen pounds. tho proprietor
weighing them ont Of curiosity Mr..
Ws,tersop hoishea III, siI, all hut the
bones. With salad, some bresd aud
quile liilla TO drink. THIS is one OF his
t,vorite dishes. aud be has said that be
has never been able 10 get enough.