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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, Land OF
iice at Durango, Colo. April Is, 1901
Notice is herby given that the fol
lowing named settler has flied 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 the United States
land oiiice, Durango. Colo. on Mon
day, May u, 1901, viz:
Jason Wilson, who maze Homestead
entry No. 1877. for the N. u of n. W.
a OF Sec. IS, Twp. 50 n, Range 10
W. N. NJ. f. NJ.
lie names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation OF said land, viz
Joseph A. Coppinger. Robert Blake
Marion Branum, and Steve Stevenson
all OF Porter, Colo.
f. G. PERKINS. Register.
FIRST pub. April lS
Last pub. May 20.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior. Land Of
flee at Durango. Colo, May 10,
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 U. S. Land Of
fice at Durango. Colo. on June %.
1901, viz:
James Frazier who made Home
stead entry No. 1898. for the e. y of
N. w. n, and S. " of N. e. u of Sec
SO, Twp. SO N. Range 10 W. N. NJ.
p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land. viz:
Oscar Gibson. John A. Frazier. Wal
ter II. Anderson, and Hugh Wilson.
all of Durango, Colo
F. c. PERKINS, Register.
First pub. May 16.
Last pub. June 20.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 3. 1873.

D, o,
United States Land Office, Durango,
Colo, March %, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in com.
pliance with the provisions of the ,t
of congress of June 3, 1878. entitled an
Act for the sale of timber lands in
the states of California, Oregon
Nevada. and Washington Ter
ritory, as extended to all
the public land states by act of
August 4. 1892, Gust E. johnson of
Durango, county of La Plata, state of
Colorado, has this day filed in this
Office his sworn statement No 311
for the purchase of the n. - s w
q, and N. w. a s. Il. a of Sec. No
10, in Twp. No. IS NJ, 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 agricultural purposes, and to es.
tablish his claim to said land before
the Register and Receiver of this of.
nee at Durango, Colo, on Thursday
the 9th day of June, 1901.
lie names as witnesses: John
Skoog. William Johnson, JEFF Barbee
and Oscar Anderson. 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 9th dav
OF June. 1901. F. G. PERKINS.
Register.
First pub. March 2S.
Last pub. May 80.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

e@'e wv ~tfy 'Sfo
United States Land Office. Durango
Colorado, March %, 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 4, 1892,
Kate Samain of Durango, coun-
ty of La Plata, state of Colorado,
has this day filed in this office her
sworn statement No. 309 for the pur-
chase of the S. f. 4 of the N W.
4, and the Il. u of the S. W. u =.
and the S. w. Il of the s. E. a of
Sec. No. 2. in Twp. No. 35, Range No.
8 w. N. M. p. M, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes,
and to establish her claim to said
land before the Register and Receiv-
er of this office at Durango, Colo,
on Friday the 7th day of June, 1901
She names as witnesses: Charles
b. Folsom, William H. c. Folsom,
Charles e. Schwyhart, and George H.
Clark. 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 7th day of
June, 1901. f. C. PERKINS,
Register,
First pub. March 2S.
Last pub. May 80.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
Notice Of final s.ttlsmsn,.

In the matter of the estate Of William
II. Wolf. deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on Mon
day, the Sd day of June, A. d. 1901.
being one of the regular days of the
June term of the county court of La
Plata county, in the state of Colorado.
I, Adam Wolf. administrator of said
estate. will appear before the judge
of said court. present my final settle.
ment as such administrator pray the
approval of the same, and will then
apply to be discharged as such admin
istrator. AT which time and place
any person in interest may appear
and present objections to the same if
any there be.
Dated at Durango. Colo. May I'd.
1901. ADAM WOLF,
Administrator of the Estate of VIII
liam H. Wolf, deceased.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

A new plan having for It's object the
distribution OF young trees throughout,
the country viii be put into practical
operation next year by The secretary
of agriculture. An investigation has
been made TO discover the varieties
which will thrive best In the various
localities. and the distribution viii be
made In a manner somewhat similar
to that employed In the seed distri.
button authorized by congress. Spc
cial attention will be given to trees
OF the nutbcarins, shade, and lawn
variety. and oaks. Ash and lindcns
vii, also constitute prominent por.
ton OF the distribution The secre
tary believes that the idea will prove
popular.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

Commissioner Hermann of the gov.
ernment land office has instructed the
special agent OF the interior to re
open the Wind cave In the Black HIS
of South Dakota to inspection by the
public, The cave belongs to the fed
eral government and comprises about
1000 aeres No depredations viii be
permitted on the premises. no speci.
mems win be allowed to be taken away
by tourists, and no fees will be permit.
ted to be charged or received. Wind
cave Is so called on account of the
strong rushing current OF air through
the entrance. Several hundred feet
below the surface level In reached
from which miles OF arched avenues
radiate In every direction. embracing a
successor OF chambers. The ceilings
are pendant with gems OF stalactitc
formation, while around the edges and
in the inches are specimens of pccu.
liariy wrought figures and forms re-
sembline birds and animals.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 8. 1878.
United States Land Office, Durango
May l6. 1901.

Timber Land Act, June 3, 1873.
United States Land Office, Durango
May l6. 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
ritory, ms extended to all the public
land states by act of Aug. 4, 1892,
]. Watson Hayden. of Durango. com
ty OF La Plata. state of Colorado. has
this day filed in this Office his sworn
statement No 3S9. for the purchase OF
the N. w. "a OF the S. w. u OF sec.
tion No. "a in township No. 30 n.
range No 10 w N. NJ. p. ".
Will orer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its tim
ber or stone than for agricultural pur-
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 ms witnesses: w. II.
Wigglesworth. Edward Harbaugh. r.
c, Schenck aud Geo. c. Franklin. all
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 26tb day OF
July. 1901.
+. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication, May %. 1901.
Last publication. July 25. 1901.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 3, 1878.
First pub. Ma y9.
Last pub. June 6.

Timber Land Act, June 8, 1878.
united States Land Office, Durango,
Colo, March 2S. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in com.
pilance 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
iahd states by act of Aug. 4, 1892,
george w. Thompson of Durango.
coupty of La Plata, state of Colorado.
has this day filed in this office his
sworn statement No. 317, for the pur-
chase of the S. e. a of S. w. n of
section No. l6, in Twp. No. "a N.
fange No. 10 w. N. NJ p. NJ, and
Will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its tim
Der 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 10th day of June,
1901.
lie names as witnesses: Irwin w.
MeGrew. w. II. Wiggresworth. Doc
tor A. Thompson, George w. Thomp
son, j., all of Durango, Colo.
ANY and all persons claiming ad.
Verseiy the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
once on or before said 10th day of
June 1901. +. c. PERKINS,
Register.
first pub. April 4.
l.asi
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
First pub. March 2S.
Last pub. May 80.

Idiu ftCt, June 1910.
United States Land Office, Durango
Colorado, March %, 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"
rs extended to all the public land
states by Act of August 4, 1892,
Elias ID. Samain, of Durango, coun-
ty of La Plata. state of Colorado,
has this day filed in this office his
sworn statement No. 30, for the pur-
chase of the N. " of the S. w. 4
OF Sec. /, and the e. 1s of S. e. a
of Sec. No. 2, in Twp. No. 35, Range
No. . w. n NJ. 2. NJ, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes.
and to establish his claim to said
land before the Register and Receiv-
er of this office at Durango, Colo,
on Friday, the 7th day of June 1901
He names as witnesses: John
Baisden. Charles B. Folsom, George
II. Clark, and Charles E. Schwyhart,
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
June, 1901. f. C. PERKINS,
Register,
First pub. March %.
nod AL,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
First pub. March 2S.
Last pub. May 80.

Timber Land Act, June g. 1878.
United States Land Office, Durango.
Colo, April Il. 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 public
land states by act of Aug. 4, 1892,
John JUDY of Bayfield, county of ..a
Plata, state of Colorado, has tli, DAY
MED in this office his sworn statement
NO. -, for the purchase of the W.
Y N. e, a. and N. u N. w. "A of
Section No. 50. in Township No 81
n, Range No. q w. N. NJ Z. M.
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
&. 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
once on or before said Sth day OF
july i90l. +. Z. PERKINS,
Register.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

A military college tina, is TO gradu.
ate real rough riders is the novel in
stiuution planned by Buffalo Blll and
a number II retired officers OF the reg.
nlar arp;S. 1t will be located at Co
dy, Wyo.. ia the heart OF the Big Horn
basin. which will soon be made ae.
cessible through an extension OF the
Burlington railroad. Barracks OF un-
hewn logs are to he built. and instruc-
to hunting big game Is to be provided.
II is believed that number OF east
ern families will send their sons To
Buffalo Bin to be transformed into
thorough westerners.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
Executors Notice.
First pub. March 81.
Last pub. May 90.

Estate of John Macbeth, deceased.
The undersigned. having been ap-
pointed executor of the last will and
testament of John Macbeth, late Of
the county of Cuyhoga and state of
ohio, deceased. hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the COUNTY
court of La Plata county. at the court
house in Durango. at the June term.
on the second Monday in June next.
at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the rrr-
pose of having the same adjusted. All
persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated this 7th day of May, A. D..
1901. THOMAS MACBETH.
Executor.
First pub. Ma y9.
Last pub. June 6.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

A farmer In West Virginia has an
elephant to do his plowing. He finds
tina, the animal eats but little more
than horse and does many times the
work and Ia gentle and docile, 40 that
the owner In well pleased with the
experiment, A small circus broke
up near the farmers place, and its
property was sold at auction and the
elephant was purchased at u moderate
price.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

Young orris Benson, the deaf. dumb
and blind rival OF Helen Keller has
recently heard spoken WORDS and by
n purely mechanical process has also
been thugh, TO speak many words
and even sentences int.ilieontiy, so
that he no longer admits that he IL
mute. and his teachers usually under.
stand his spoken efforts readily He
is an expert typewriter. working IN.
instrument readily and accurately,
He uses the machine for NIL his writ.
ton work
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land Act, June 8, 1878.
United States Land Office, Durango.
Colo, Feb. IL, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in conf
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 Wash
ington territory" as extended to all
the public land states by act of Aug.
4, 1892 Edward Williams of Hermosa,
county of La Plata, state of Colorado,
has this day filed in this office his
sworn statement No. 299, for the pur-
chase of the S. w. Il Y. e. Il, N. w.
u S. e. u of Sec. No. 9, in Twp. No
36 N, Range No. 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 agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before the Register and
Receiver of this office at piGsssG.
Colo, on Friday, the = SN
May, 1901. 40
He names as witnesses. Richard
e. Gaines, George Widen, Marion
Baldwin, and Fred L. Chase, all of
Hermosa, Colorado. q
Any and all persons ciaiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said oath day of
May, 1901. f. C. PERKINS,
Register.
First pub. March 81.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

II has been found that aluminium
cooking utensils permit OF greater fu'
ei economy, This has been tested IN
the Madras n,natIc asylum. There
aluminium cooking utensils have been
adopted. During six months OF the
last year before tho introduction Of
aluminium vessels. the monthly weight
of wood burned per head In cooking
was "a pounds, After the change
the consumption fell to 10 pounds. u
reduction Of nearly t5 per cent
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Council Rights the Action OF Two
Weeks Ago.

The council met in regular session
last night. the frst thing In order be
ing the reading OF the minutes OF the
previous meeting
The petition OF Gallery 4 Co. To
fransfer liquor license to II. ID. Nc
Bride 4 Co. was granted, as was also
the petition OF James Gallery for H.
qnor license.
Alderman Darlington Of the finance
said he had figured with
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

In every street car in Leipzig are
hung copies OF a bi-weckly newspa-
per. containing advertisements Of the
railroad time tables. n few Jokes, and
notices OF performances that are to
he given Mt different theatcrs. The
newspapers are fastened on racks
which are hung upon hooks In the
corners OF the cara. Passengers have
The privilege Of taking the ncwspa'
pers down and reading them.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

On June 30. 1900. there were 4,0e9
petty officers in the United States
navy, OF whom 57,3 per cent had do
olarcd their intention of becoming nat
uraIlzed. Is per cent were aliens resi-
dent In the United States, and 8 per
cent were nonresident aliens. while
a0s per cent Of the whole number
were citizens OF the United States,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

Herbert Spencer was 81 years old
on April 27. and Is In fair health.
He has just completed n two volume
autobiography which will be publish
I'D after his death.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

The Buffalo exposition is now open
for business. And 1t is on much
larger scale than was nt first antici-
pated.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

The Herald is the official paper OF
the city OF Durango. made so by the
vote Of the council. and is also the
official paper Of the county. made so
by tho law which will prevail in the
long run,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

The machinists have been able tn
obtain the nine hour day at most ev-
cry point The nine hour day has
prevailed In printing establishments
for long time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23


the schools of La Plata county.
X r. Sloan went TO Denver TO-DAY.
Frank Serfer is over from Mancos
for the racing season.
c. f. Herr returned from a brs'7ess
trip to Silverton today.
X. c. Prewitt was among the pas-
| scngers from Silverton today.
Clint Bowman came down this morn
Ing from Silverton to take IN the
races.
BE sure and attend the bloodcd
stock sale at the Elephant corral at
10 a. M. Thursday.
Col. G. r. Rodenbaugh OF Denver
Will make the blooded cattle sale at
the Elephant corral.
Clair Holmes, who has a position
| with +. o. Sherwood OF 81, c' ton,
arrived this morning.
Charles Newman came down from
trip TO his mines in the Red NOM
tain district this morning.
Sixteen excursionists came down
from SiIverton this morning and 2l
yesterday beside number on last
evenings train.
Now that The Herald has secured
the city printing a trip to the Pan
American exposition Is In sight as
the profits will simply he enormous.
Get your tickets early and go to the
| Pirates. Thursday and Friday. and
have jolly good hearty laugh. Tick
cts 75c. librettos 10c At Parsons.
| The stores are closed this afternoon
and will probably close every after
noon during the races and remain
open evenings. This is the proper
caper
| Mrs. Charles Wyatt was mp from the
La Plata yesterday returning home
this morning. She was accompanied
by her daughter Bclva. Mrs. Wyatt
says ranch life Is the proper thing.
| Tho eastern train did not depart I'M
til l;l5 this afternoon. 1t being n quar-
ter of one when the train arrived
from Silverton owing to not leaving
Durango until $50 this morning.
| Mr.. J. II. Monham. one OF the best
tonsorial artists in the state, is hold
ing down the third chair at Wesley
Helms this week, thus inBuring quick
service for patrons ana visitors in
the city.
| r. A. Gibson of st. Louis. who is
returning from an extended trip
through Old Mexico and the west, has
left copy of magazine entitled
Modern Mexico" for the Woman IS
club. II is certainly an interesting
number and appears to contain new
and valuable information.
The Herald Is the official paper OF
the city Of Durango and those desir
ing to keep informed concerning new
laws enacted and other matters per
tanning to the city. will have to take
The Herald. But then this class al
ready takes The Herald and 1t Is for
their delectation that we put in bid
that secured the work.
| Remember that the opening dance
/ OF the weeks series at Vendome hall
takes place this evening under auspi
ces of the Lady Maccabees. Admis,
sion 10 cents per couple. A general
invitation to attend and have n good
time. Best OF music and refresh
ments for those desiring same.
| The Herald desires to review some.
what the policies OF past city councils
and that being pursued by the pres
ent, along with other matters of inter
est. but the hundreds of visitors in our
c.ty are not interested and all our
space will be taken up this week with
publishing the news. pure and sim
pie allowing the opposition clear
field to I'LL its columns with malicious
falsehoods and scurrilous attacks on
reputable citizens without calling the
| sheet to time
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

The supreme court Monday decid-
cd that the city Of Leadvillc alone
has the right to extract mineral from
under its streets and alleys
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

&. n. Peters and N. G. Miller we're
among the returning passengers on
the delayed train this morning
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

Dan Mccanfry and Lemoine France
came down from Silverton this morn.
ing to take In the races.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

The Herald iabors to build up while
It's opposition uses it's best efforts
tear down.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
The Patterson libel suit AyAinst Sta.
plstou and Hill is on In full blast

Durango is glad TO welcome those
who have come to witness the races.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

Don't miss the policcman's chorus.
The Pirates. Thursday and Friday.
Tickcts. T5c. I.lbrettos l0c. At
Parsons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

The continued Improvement OF Mrs.
Mckinley meets with great public fa-
vor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

Grieg and wife OF Ophir are over for
the races. arriving last evening
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

Richard Keilar came over from
Dunton last evening to remain the
rest OF the week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

c. f. Herr returned from a brs'7es
trip to Silverton today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

Frank serier is over from Mancos
for the racing season.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

X. c. Prewitt was among the pas-
sengers from Silverton today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

From Wednesdays Daily.
Last night cams mighty near the
freezing point
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

r. f. Sloan went to Denver TO-DAY
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

No where In the world under the
same conditions. have as fine array Of
horses assembled to compete for purs.
es offered. Durango always leads.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

pamphlet artisticaily gotten up
In tones of red. white and blue has
Just been issued by Hon. Helen L.
Grenfell, state superintendent of pub
lie instruction. II relates to the OBJ
servance of Flag day and contains
Gov, Orman's proclamation that Fri
day. June ~. shall be the day set for
that purpose. In the proclamation
IL Is suggested that citizens and busi.
ness houses decorate their homes and
places OF business with the stars and
stripes: that all patriotic and liber.
ty-loving citizens observe Flag day
In such exercises MS may be IL har-
mony with the day. and that the pub
lie schools share In its observance.
The pamphlet also contains sugges-
tons by Mrs. Grenfcll ms to the man
ner In which the day may be celebrat-
ed. with a sketch OF the flags histo.
ry. and a program suitable to the oc-
oasion. County Superintendent Mer-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

ry is distributing the pamphlets 10
the schools of La Plata county.