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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05
DISTRICT COURT.

The Montoyo case occupied the
timo of the court until 10 O'Clock last
evening when u was turned over to
the jury FOR determination. The
Jury held Out until between 10 and II
this forenoon when II returned vor-
dict OF guilty Of manslaughter and
asking for the extreme mercy OF tho
court The court thereupon sen.
fenced Montoyo 20 not less than one
year or more than II months In the
penitcntlary. the court adding that
under the evidence the jury would
have been justified In hoquitting the
prisoner It Is understood the jury
stood seven for aequttal. three for
mansalushtcr and two for conviction
as charged The jury was evidently
convinced that Fulcher was the ag-
gressor and this was established quite
clearly by the distance from the
campfire whore tho shooting took
place. Barry Sullivan made n strong
case for the defendant.
James Oregon. or Gordon. accused
OF stealing articles from Mercy hos
pital and selling 10 secondh hand deal.
bhAiNl anu
was sentenced to not less than u
months nor more than is months at
Canon.
A jury was impannoled in the
Rcitol case. Reitei being the man who
shot Henderson In the leg from the
effects of which he died. After tho
empanneling OF the jury District At
torney Anglim was sworn and stated
that before dying Henderson told him
that he did not desire Reitel prose
cuted as he Henderson, WAS the az
grcssor and fired the first shot. On
this statement the district attornes
asked the court to Instruct the jury
TO return a verdict of scquittal,
which was done.
Two or three arralgumcnts follow.
ed. and court adjourned until so,
no cases having been set for trial.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior, Land Of
tice at Durango, Colo, Nov. 15, 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
December 2s, 1901, viz: William f.
Bates, who made homestead entry
No. 1547, for the e. " N E. a and
q. Y S. E. 4. section /. township 80
N. of range 10 W., N. NJ. p. NJ
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land. viz:
Walter NJ. Brown, Robert TRULY,
William Love and William Pieper, all
of Durango. Colo
F. G. PERKINS. Register.
First pub. Nov. 21.
Last pub. Dec. 26.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Durango. Colo
RADIO, November &c, 1901.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by Joseph
Steinegger. contestant against home
stead entry No. 1144. made May 81,
1895, for the S. e. u, section 3. town
ship 35 N. range II w, N. NJ. p NJ,
situated in La PLATA county. Colora-
do, by Joseph j. Conrad. in which it
is alleged that the said entryman
died during the month of December
1897, leaving no widow or minor
heirs. and left as his only heir an
adult brother whose name and resi-
dence is unknown to the contestant;
and that IL he has any other heir II
is unknown to the contestant. That
since the death of the entryman no
settlement has been made upon said
lands by the heirs of the entryman.
and no part OF the foregoing describ-
ed land was cultivated by the deceas-
ed entryman during his lifetime, and
no part of the foregoing described
land has been cultivated by the heirs
OF the deceased entryman since his
death. That the only improvements
upon said land is log cabin of the
value of five dollars, and that said al
legged absence from the said land was
not due to employment in the army,
navy or marine corps of the United
States as private soldier. officer.
seaman or marine. during the war
with Spain or during any other war
In which the United States may be
engaged; and this the said contest
ant is ready to prove at such time and
place as may be named by the Regis
ter and Receiver for a hearing in said
case; and he therefore asks to be al
lowed to prove said allegations, and
that said homestead entry No. l14+
may be declared cancelled and forfeit
ed to the United States. he, the said
contestant. paying the expenses of
such hearing.
Said parties are hereby notified to
appear. respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock
a. N. on January s, 1902. before the
Register and Receiver at the United
States Land Office in Durango. Colo
RADIO.
The said contestant having. in
proper affidavit, filed November 26.
1901. set forth facts which show that
after due diligence personal service
of this notice cannot be made. 1t is
hereby ordered and directed that
such notice be given by due and prop
er publication.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First pub. Nov, 2S.
Last pub. Dec. 26.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Durango. Colo
RADIO, November 20, 1901.
sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this Office by James j.
Connor, contestant against homestead
entry No. 1913, made June IA, 1897,
for the s. " of N. E. Y and N. Y of
S. f. ", section 3, township 35 NJ,
range 10 w, N NJ. p. NJ, by Julia
NJ. Porter. in which it is alleged that
said Julia NJ. Porter did not, within
six months after making said entry,
establish her actual residence in a
house upon said described land; that
the said Julia NJ. Porter, during her
lifetime. did not reside upon, improve
and cultivate said land as required
by law. and that the said Julia NJ.
Porter. during her lifetime. did not
actually inhabit the said described
and family. That the said Julia M.
Porter died on April IL. 1893. In Ami
mas City. La Plata county, Colorado.
leaving no minor heirs and leaving
an adult heir. daughter. Mrs. So
phronia King, whose residence is un-
known to your contestant.
That the said Julia NJ. Porter had a
husband at one time, but she had
been abandoned by him for eight
years previous to June IA, 1897, when
she made said homestead entry, and
his name and residence is unknown
to your contestant and whether he is
living or not is unknown to your con-
testant.
That since the death of the said
Julia Nj. Porter no settlement has
been made upon said land by the
heirs OF the deceased entrywoman,
and no part of the foregoing describ-
ed land has been cultivated by the
heirs of the deceased entrywoman,
and that said alleged absence from
said land was not due to the employ
ment of the entrywoman, or the said
heirs of the deceased entrywoman
In the army, navy or marine corps OF
the United States as a private sol
der, officer or marine. during the war
with Spain or during any other wal
in which the United States may be
engaged; and this the said contest
ant is ready to prove at such time
and place as may be named by the
Register and Receiver for a hearing
in said case, and he therefore asks
to be allowed to prove said allega
tions. and that said homestead entry
No. 1918 may be declared cancelled
and forfeited to the United States
he. the said contestant. paying the ex.
pense of such hearing
Said parties are hereby notified to
appear. respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock
a. m. on January 7. 1902. before the
Register and Receiver at the United
States Land Office in Durango. Colo.
rado.
The said contestant having, in a
proper affidavit, filed November 20,
1901. set forth facts which show that
after due diligence personal service
of this notice can not be made, it is
hereby ordered and directed that
such notice be given by due and prop.
er publication.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First publication Nov. 2S. 1901
Last publication Dec. 26. 1901.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 3, 1873

United States Land Office, Durango,
Colo, Oct. 28, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pnance 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 public
land states by act of Aug. 4. 1892
SELMA Mari, OF Bayfield,. county of
La Plata. state of Colorado, has this
day filed in this Office her sworn state
ment, No. 1872, for the purchase of the
N. " of S. E. u of section No. 8. and
w. " of S. w. u, section No. 10. in
township No 35 N. range No. 6 W.,
N. NJ P. NJ, and 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 her claim to
said land before the Register and Re-
ceiver of this office at Durango, Colo,
on Saturday, the 4th day of January,
1902.
She names as witnesses:
Harvey Severns, Frederick Tyck'
sen, Matt Lutsinger and Harry Patter'
son, all of Bayfield,. La Plata county,
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 4th day OF
January. 1902. F. G. PERKINS,
Register
First pub. Oct. 81.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,
Timber Land, Act Jnue 8, 1879.

United States Land Office, Durango
Colo. Oct. 20. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in com.
p'iance with the provisions of the act
of congress of June 8. 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. 1S9., Joshua
w. Boles, Of Bayfield,, county of La
Plata. state of Colorado, has this day
filed in this office his sworn statement
No. 493, for the purchase of the S.
w. a of N w. u of section No. 8.
in township No. "a N. range 6 W., N.
NJ. p. NJ. and will offer to proof toshow
that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural pur.
poses, and to establish his
claim to said laai before the Register
and Receiver Of this office at Durango,
Colo, on Monday, the 9th day Of Jan
uary. 1902.
He names as witnesses:
William r. Day, of bayfield,. Colo,
George Ruffe, of Bayfield,. Colo, Rich
ard Parker, of Bayfield,, Colo. and
Edwin II. Oliver. of Bayfield, Colo.
Any and all perJons claiming ad.
versely the above described lands are
requested to file thai claims In this
office on or before said 9th day of
January. 1902.
F. G. PERKINS. Register.
First pub. Oct. 81.
Last pub. Jan. 2.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act of June 8, 1878.

United States Land Office, Durango
Colorado, September 80. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in com.
pliance with the provisions of the act
of congress of June 3, 1876, entitled
AN act for the sale of timber lands in
the states of California. Oregon, Ne.
vada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the public land states
by act of August 4, 1892, Edgar P.
Biggs, of Durango. county of La Plata.
state of Colorado, has this day filed
in this office his sworn statement No.
4S9, for the purchase of the S. w. a
of N. e. "a, the S. " of N w. u
and N. w. n of S. W. ", of sec.19, in
township No. 81 N, range No. W.,
N. NJ. P. M, and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more val
liable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to estab-
lish his claim to said land before the
Register and Receiver of this Office at
Durango, Colorado, on Saturday, the
7th day of December, 1901.
He names as witnesses:
Clement c. Eddy, Jethro G. Sanford,
Samuel e. Herr and Alpha F. Far
ley, all of Durango. La Plata county,
Colorado. Any and all persons
claiming adversely the above describ-
ed lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said
7th day of December, 1901.
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First pub. Oct. 3.
Last pub. Dec 5.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 8, 1878.

United States Land Office, Durango.
Colorado November /. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that In com.
pnance 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 4 1892,
Thomas B. Sullivan, of Bayfield,. coun-
ty of La Plata, state of Colorado, has
this day filed in this office his sworn
statement No. 495, for the purchase of
the s. " S. w. u N. w. u S. w.
4 and s. w. 4 S. E. u of section
No. 30, in township No. 35 N, range
No. 6 W., N. NJ. p. NJ, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for it's timber
or stone than for agricul-
ural urposes. and to establish his
claim to said land before the register
and receiver of this Office at Duran
go, Colorado on Saturday, the 11th
day of January, 1902.
He names as witnesses;
T. c. Graden, of Bayfield,, Colo,
John Everetts. of Bayfield,, Colo, Will
liam Fowler, of Bayfield,. Colo, Will
liam Day. of Bayfield,, Colo.
....ETAOIN. N..................A .AOIN.
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
January, 1902.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First pub. Nov. Z.
Last nuh Ian O
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.


United States Land Office. Durango
Colorado, November G, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions of the act
VI congress OF June g. 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 4. 1892.
Fred l.. Hahn, of Durango, county of
La Plata. state of Colorado. has this
day filed In this office his sworn state
ment, No 496. for the purchase OF
n. w. u and N e u of s. w. 4 of
section No. s. in township No 81 N,
range No. 8 W, N NJ. p. NJ, and will
offer roof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its tim
ber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim
10 said land before the Register and
Receiver of this Office. at Durango
Colo. on Saturday. the 18th day Of
January, 1902.
He names as witnesses:
Elmer p. Wilson and William
Reid of lockwood. La Plata county,
Colo. John II. Grlbble. Of Durango.
La Plata county. Colo. and Joseph w
Wallace. of Hermosa, La Plata coun
ty 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
January 1902.
F. c. PERKINS. Register
First pub. Nov. IA.
Last pub. Jan. l6.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878.
First pub. Oct. 8.
Last pub. Dec. 5.

United States Land Office. Durango,
Colorado, Sept. 80. 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, Ne
vada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the public land states
by act of August 4, 1892, Alpha F. Far
ley, of Durango, county of La Plata.
state of Colorado, has this day filed
in this office his sworn statement No.
4SS, for the purchase of the N. " of
S. w. u and S. W. u of S. w. Y,
of section No. 8. In township
No. 81 N, range No. 8 W.,
N. NJ. p. II. mi will off pro If 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 Durango, Colorado, on
Saturday, the 7th day of December
1901.
He names as witnesses:
Edgar +. Biggs, Jethro G. Sanford,
Samuel E. Herr and John J. Biggs,
all of Durango. La Plata county. 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 7th day OF De-
cember, 1901.
F. c. PERKINS, Register.
First pub. Oct. 3.
Last pub Dec 4
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

Porto Rico. according TO its gov
ernor. is enjoying a high degree OF
prosperity. This is a legitimate re
suit OF annexation. The same thine
would have the same result In the
case OF Cuba. or course. the intelli
gent business men OF Cuba realize all
this. and this is the chief reason with
the United States. Annexation feel
ing In Cuba is undoubtedly gaining,
but whether II will be strong enough
10 bring union with this country be
fore the experiment OF Independence
is tried for = few years Is the ques-
tion. The United States is already
for the annexation. but the initiative
must be taken by the Cubans them
selves.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

After congress gets through ad-
journing out OF respect TO members
who died during recess, there is
promise of considerable work before
the holidays. Often times the ses.
sion previous TO the holidays Ia one
OF little moment. but there is an ap-
parent desire to do business. and the
quicker important matters are dis
posed OF the better II will be for the
country.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

Col. Wstterson remarks that ''all
the Democrats have TO do TO carry
the country In 1904 is TO get together
keep their fooiishness 30 themselves
and come down TO tho post with n
good ticket" The colonel Is prodlgal
with impossibiiities.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

Encouraging reports continue from
San Juan county. The mines are
producing the usual amount OF ore
while new properties are being open
ed. The weather has been favorable
for development work and those who
are usually late in getting supplies
to the mines. Everything seems TO
have combined for the advancement
of the mining interests Of the San
Juan.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

The ranchman Ia anxious for the
weather clerk to turn loose the snow
clouds for = few days. Without the
fieecy substance In tho mountains
the outlook for sufficient water for
irrigation Ia not bright
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

La Plata county needs economical
government at this time. The fiuan
ces are In bad shape. Taxes are In
creasing year by year is II any
wonder The Herald IL kicking
against the methods Of the commits
sioners. Let the members cfface a
large part OF the past extravaganza
and misgoyernment by working foi
the interests of the whole people.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

Gov. orman has queer system o;
doing business. This Ia admitted ly
all II WAS made plain last spring
when he made n certain appointment
against the protest OF the leading
Democrats OF Ia Plata county whom
said appointment concerned the peo
pie OF this county directly.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

President Roosevelt Ia such an es
celIent talker himself that he is fully
Justified In placing time limit upon
the conversational ability of many OF
his visitors.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

Fusion is responsible for much of
the discredit brought upon la Plata
county. Let straight politics prevail
hereafter. Combination solely in n.
interest OF of'ice IL a bad thing In any
country. Republicans must not coun
tenance anything OF the sort In the
future. Let the party either sink or
swfm a. 4 body with head and tail
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

Isn't II about time for another Col
ombian revolution. The last one WIS
settled as long ~ three days ago and
time must already begin 10 hans
heavy on the fighters of that country.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

Ex.Prcsident Clcvelandlr fish stor
les are not up TO the standard that
has long obtained In New England
He makes no mention of the devil
f'sh. the shark or the sea serpent
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

buckled on his armour and wani1 10
enter the United States senate. prot
ably Fighting Joe" thinks tho sen
ate viii keep him busy,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

The western Judge who decided
sausage was not saugagc unless link
cd should be given the cake. The first
thing we know wen have TO identify
the dog.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

As a foragipg expedition Sbcrman's
march from Atlanta TO the sea cnn
not be compared to the return march
OF the Chinese court to Pekin
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

When everything else falls to pre-
cipitate q rev in rural community
n change OF school books will bring
II on without any further loss OF time
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

Brachvogol n Co considered the
wants OF their Durango customers in
the apple line and kept liberal sup
ply OF the choicest varieties for the
local trade. While the demand
from the outside is for the bcst. home
considerations came FIRST, and when
you want real choice and fancy box
Of apples call and consult either Max
OF Mr. Weighiman
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

Fred Gebhart might take triI
ACROSS the water and see what has be
come of the jersey Lily"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

Mrs. Fred Gebhart seems to have
had lover all right. After the
granting OF the divorce she lost no
time In hooking onto another man.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

: Tom Patterson should make use OF
his present term in the United States
senate because II will be his last.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

The Wabash wreck seems to have
turned out more fortunate than drs'
reported. II was bad enough, how
ever.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

Good roads are required but it is
not roads that have bankrupted tho
county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

The western range rider ia enjoy.
ing himself this week In Chicago,
taking In the cattlemen's convention.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

Mrs.. George Melville. sister OF Mrs.
O. r. Boyle. has gone to Bayfield, to
reside In order to be with her hus-
hand.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

The voting machine Is to be retain
ed ~ one Of the permanent improve
ments in New York politics.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

The western beet Ii becoming quite
. factor In advancing interests IN
the arid states.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

The Graden people have been send
Ing out groceries by the wholesale
the past week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

Lillian Hartmann johnson will o
cupy the Goodman building opposi'
The Herald Office.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05
From Wednesdays Daily.

The Journal says over i've tons OF
turkeys were consumed In Telluride
last week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

Commissioner Mccullough Is won
dering what he has been guilty OF 4.
como In for 30 much taffy at the
hands OF the organ that has slandered
nine out OF ten mon In public ne. not
to say business men who have refus-
ed 10 advertise. Denver Post meth
cds may work for N time
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

Denver seems TO be fated In the
matter OF nres. The third one Is no
due.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

Dealers In holiday goods will find
The Herald the best advertising me.
dium in the city. The paper Ia read
by Just about all the people.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

Quite number OF society people
are looking forward 10 the third an
nual ball OF the Elks. which win prob
ably take place RS usual during holt
day week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05
DON'T nos1?sH To ; : ss5 oss

You can be cured Of any fem oftobacco nsing
easily be made ell strouf magnetic, tul o.
that nakes wesl. men strong. Many gain
ten pounds in ten days. over 500, OOD
cured. All druggists. Cure guaranteed. Book'
'et aud advice FREF. Address SrERl-INO
keAEOY Co, Chicago or New York- ~
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

George Frcund IL in line as usua
with fine stock OF holiday goods
New novelties In the Jewelry ant
silverwRrc line are being received dai
ly. And George makes the price
right. too Call and sec him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

Advertising In paper without cir
cuiation and sent around as a gift en-
terprisc is not half as effective as a
poster Merchants should bear this
In mind
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

The Colorado Democrat does not
take kindly 10 the reported candidacy
of Charles A. Johnson for congress.
The last Issue devotos considerable
space 10 the gentleman
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-05

The delinquent tar list OF Dolores
county occupies only two columns IN
The Rico News. This indicates pros
perity on the part OF the poople-ant
their ability 10 meet such oblisation1