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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18
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
Is. 1901, viz:
Frank Arthur, who made Home
stead entry No. 1900. for the N. Y S.
E. u, S. E. a N. Z. u Sec. %. and
s. w. u N. w. u Sec. 90. Twp. 81 N.
of Range 6, w. N. M. p. NJ.
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
diff and Warren d. Parker. all of
Bayfield,, Colo +. C. PERKINS,
Register.
irst pub. June 6.
Last pub. July IL.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 8, 1873

United States Land Office. Durango,
May IS, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions of the
act or 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.
j. Watson Hayden, of Durango. coun-
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. Il of the S. w 4 of sec
tion No. "a in township No 35 N.
range No. 10 w. N. NJ. p. NJ.
Will orrer 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
RADIO, on Friday. the 2Gth day of July,
1901.
He names as witnesses: w. Fl.
Wigglesworth. Edward Harbaugh, II.
c. Schenck and 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 26th day of
July. 1901.
+. G. PERKINS, Register.
First publication. May %. 1901.
Last publication. July %. 1901.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land, Act June 8, 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
as extended to all the public land
states by act of August 4, 1892, Will
liam T. Kirkpatrick. of Durango. coun-
ty of La Plata. state of Colorado. has
this day filed in this Office his sworn
statement No. 400, for the purchase of
the Il. " of S. w. u of Ser. a. in
township No. 81 w, range No. 6. 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
claim to said land before the rigis-
ter and receiver of this office at Du-
range, Colorado, on Monday, the 26th
day of August, 1901.
He names as witnesses: Washing
ton f. 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-
vcrsely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
Office on or before said 2Sth day of
August. 1901.
f. C. PERKINS. Register.
First publication June 20. 1901.
Last publication August %, 1901.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 3, 1878.

United States Land Office, Durango,
Colo, May 30, 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. 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
~ " 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
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
60, 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 described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 18th day of
August. 1901. F. G. PERKINS,
Register.
First pub. May 30.
Last Pub. Aug. |.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18
ssr'ss sf Application f.r Trsssarsr's
Tar Gsea.

Notes Is hereby given 10 all inter
signor OF the undersigned purchased
under certificate No. l44 on the 18th
day Of June 1897 the 3. " S. w. u
and s. W. u of $. Z. " Sec 26. and
the s. +. u OF s. Z. u of Sec. 27,
Twp SO N. range 7 w N. NJ p. NJ.
La Plata county. Colorado. at the tax
sale held by the county treasurer of
said county upon said date. That
said lands were assessed to C. II. Ger
ard. and were sold for the taxes. in
terest and penalties assessed against
the same for the years 1893 and 1894.
amounting to the sum of Eighty
t$S0.50) Dollars and Fifty Cents.
That said property has never been
redeemed from said sale, and the I'M
dersigned and his assignor have paid
all subsequent taxes assessed by said
La Plata county for each and every
year since 1894; that the time by law
for redemption expired June 19. 1900,
and that on the 25th day of October,
1901, at 10 O'Clock a. M, unless said
property Is redeemed, the undersign-
ed will apply to the county treasurer
of said county at Durango. Colorado,
for a tax deed upon all of said prop
erty above described.
That said tax certificate has been
duly assigned according to law by
Frank Eldridge to the undersigned.
Witness my hand and seal this 18th
day of July. A ID. 1901
F. H. REINHOLD.
First pulication. July is.
Last publication. August 1.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

The eleventh annual session of the
Eleventh Normal Institute District
viii be held Mt Mancos. commencing
July 20 and continuing two weeks.
Who Should Attend.
THE YOUNG TEACHER should he
the FIRST to enroll You should come
with n nxed determination to raise
your standard ms teacher. enlarge
your range In methods and increase
your earning capacity. One of the
best methods. as well as the cheapest,
FOR accomplishing this purpose Is to
attend your district normal
ALL OLD TEACHERS-We need
your presence. your influence. your
experience. You need us. We live
In an age OF great educational ad-
vancemcnt To keep abreast of the
times, teachers must put forth an ear
nest cffort and avail themselves of
every advantage. The pressing need
OF our public schools Is n greater num-
her OF honest, wide-awake. active. up
to-date teachers. These are qualifi-
cations that school boards and patrons
are more and more demanding. and
such teachers are the ones that secure
the best schools and receive the high
est wages.
COMMON AND HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATES-Man of our common
school and high school graduates will
enter the profession of teaching.
Certainly no one should attempt to
teach without nn institute experience
You will nnd no time spent more prof
table than the two weeks work at
the normal. Here you mingle with
| the best of the profession and receive
information that can be obtained only
by association. You learn from them
not only why they succeed, but why
they fail. and their experience may
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18
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. ST.. who made Home
stead entry No. 1119, for the w. Y
S. e. 4 Sec. IA. and w. " N. q. u
Sec. 90. Twp. 3S N, Range . 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 Fl. Kesler. Al
bert Davis and John Nary. all of Rock
wood. Colo. F. c. PERKINS.
Register
First pub. June e.
Last pub. July II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
irst pub. June s.
Last pub. July IL.

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 4. 1892. JOS
eph p. Airy of Durango. county of La
filed in this Office his sworn state
ment No. 397. for the purchase of the
e. " S. w. u. and S. w. u of the S.
w. Il of Section No. %. and N. E. a
of the NJ w. u Section No. 81 in
Twp. No. 35 NJ. 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., 1901-07-18

Tickson. of Bayfield, Colorado. Joseph
-=.;Ty, Of szyf.ij CoioTato
.-I.y .1i all pe17ola ciaillilg ai-
Sersely the above described lands are
requested 10 file their claims in this
office on or before said 7th day OF Sep
tember. 1901 F. c. PERKINS.
Register.
First publication. June 81"
Last publication September 5.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

II the decision OF Judge Palmer In
connection with saloons is good law,
then the people have little 10 say how
they shall be conducted. Concerning
this the Hon. Chorles s. Thomas makes
direct criticism that Is receiving
commentator from all quarters
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

versely the abovsIsscribsd lands ara
rsqusstsi TO lie the.r claims L Lh;s
cfTics OF CT osf5rs said 24th daJ ii
August. 1901.
F. C. PERKINS,
Register
First publication June 20. 1901.
Last publication August -. 1901.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

The commissioners are bound to
keep their morning organ going AT the
expense Of the taxpayers. They paid
the paper $la4 the only similar In.
stance in the state OF Colorado. for
publishing the oflicial list OF nominn-
tons. are paying the paper money for
county printing which the law says
should be let TO the lowest bidder. and
after advertising for Crane bond were
willing to allow Western bond. at less
than oneiifth the cost. to be suhsti.
tuted; paid the Ranch and Range pub.
iication $50 last January for write.
up Of themselves in n publication tina,
has not been heard OF since, and many
other similar cases of extravaganza
might be noted, Is II any wonder that
the county treasury is about bankrupt
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

Mayor Harrison says that Official
life is becoming irksomc and that he
will retire from the mayors chair at
the expiration OF his present term
Probably in order to groom for tho
presidency.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

The Republicans OF Ia Plata county
should get together. There should
be no differences OF any character,
The opportunities were never grenter.
Bradleyism has no sickened the voters
that II will be an easy task TO win this
fall II the right kind OF men are nom.
mated for the various ofiiccs. and all
Republicans take on their coats aud
work.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

The differences between the Anal
gamated steel workers and the trust
are 20 slight that no time should be
lost In amicably adjusting matters.
Both sides must show disposition to
be fair
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

The hot weather existing since the
goth Of June over the country In with
out parallel. Even all records so
Var as Ia Plata county is concerned
have been broken.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

go far Kansas appears TO be the
only state where great damage has
been done by the hot wave and nj
tcndant drouth. Let us trnst the re-
ports scnt out have been largely es-
ngeeratcd
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

Mr.. Balster, what nre You doing In
,refcrence to collecting that sl65?
sAre you willing to make yourself H.
able for the amount by refusing to do
your dutyf
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

The threatened split In the Demo.
cratic party in Ohio has materialzcd.
The Bryanites, rescnting the tramp.
ling OF the Bryan banner under foot by
the regular Democratic convention.
are going to meet and put com
plete state ticket In the field. This
may be for the purpose of warning
other states to give Organism more
respect than was shown by the Buck.
eye Democrats. At any rate. a merry
war is on, and where II will end is DIFF.
ficult to tell Bryan seems deter.
mined TO resist reorganization and
stand out for what he terms 'princi.
pies" The opposition is equally dc.
termined and the probabilities are
that q rupture will exist when the next
national convention convenes. the
Bryanites walking out OF the assemb.
Iage. instead OF the Hllites. as vide
the Chicago convention.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

The Famous Is doing business this
hot month Of July. They announced
q list OF prices that naturally attracted
and when custowers put in appearance
the prices were found to be Just as ad.
vertised and all that remained was an
exchange OF cash and goods. Square
dealing counts at all times.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

William Fiegcl commenced work
yesterday on the now brick plant.
which means the expenditure OF con-
siderable sum OF money inside or the
next sixty days in the way OF laLo:.
and therefore Durango viii be greatly
benefited
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

The commissioners Illegally paid
The Democrat siti. as the law spe'
cincaily says no two papers OF the
same political faith shnll he given the
official Hat OF nominations for publ
cation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

John p. Altgeid is very much dis
pleased over the element in control
5f the Democratic party In Ohio. He
thinks It will be different two years
hence
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

Tom Msloney appears to be In the
political swim In Arapahoc county pol.
ftics. Notwithstanding "Old Perplex-
3ty" and q few other would.be lead
bra.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

prove Of untold value to you as a be-
glnner. Not only is this advantage
given you. but also the privilege of a
thorough review Of the common school
branches.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

Mrs. Thos. Accord OF silverton
passed through town this morning en-
route to Edith. where she will visi.
her sister. Mrs. Arehuleta, for few
weeks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

Governor orman has not appointed
10 member OF his family to ofiicc for
several moons. Must be that all the
relatives are provided for. or else the
positions are all hlied.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

Colonel Wntterson of the Louis
villa CourierJournal takes day on
TO congratulate the Ohio Democracy
on Kidding Itself of Organism. The
Colonel feels 80 good that he must
hive Indulged In several mint julips
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

And now some New Workers are
talking Carnegie for mayor Of that
city. But Carnegie knows when he
is well of and Will try some other plan
TO get rid OF his millions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

The Denver divines are after Police
Bottoms scalp with
vengeance. But the chances are
hat the ministers will fall down.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

Tom Patterson is regarded as small
;ryby Colorado politicians At the pres
~ time. He certainly cuts but 1T.
y ice.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18
School Superintendent Merry went
to Hespcrns this morning.

Judge Granville Pendleton came in
from Santa Fe last evening He will
continue to Aztec. having been alb
sent some three or four weeks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

F. l.. Chase departed again this morn
ing for the sugar beet section to lool:
after his Nayajos,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

w. e. Riddle left for Telluride this
morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18

When laboring men reos;ys good
ragss tasrs il nsnsy fcstias ssvua
'er ak
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-18
THE DISTRICT INSTITUTE.

The eleventh annual session of tho
Eleventh Normal Institute District
viii be held Mt Mancos. commencing
July 20 and continuing two weeks.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-19
WEATHER oesERVER MNARB
Has Word to Say Regarding Houston's
Low temperature.

Has Word to Say Regarding liouston's
Low temperature.
Mr.. John A. McNabb, United States
weather observer for Houston makes the
following statement concerning certain
criticisms that have been made regarding
the unusually low temperature at Houston
as compared with other points during the
prevalence Of the torrd wave now sweep
ing this section OF the country:
During the recent extreme warm smell
all over the country, which mas passed into
history, a record breaker for high tempero.
ture, IN the uoghborhood of most OF the
noted summer resorts OF the North and
East, the official record for Houston as
shown by my instrument, attracted unusual
attention by registering maximum that
showed Houston aud Harris county 10 he
one Of the coolest places IN the country,
comparatively This showing caused some
criticism OF the Houston Instruments. tho
most pronounced being from some OF our
own community, who fumed and perspired
over the readings OF cheap inferior instru.
ments placed IN locations where the re-
heGted heat of paved streets and other
surroundings caused the mercury TO almost
crawl out OF the upper end Of the bulb.
1T should be here stated that the
weather bureau thermometers are placed
where the true temperature can be record
ed. free from surrounding and local in
huonces. l have zcalously defended my In.
suuments contending that they were cor
rect, aud 1t was hardly possible for them
TO make an error without nay detecting it.
However, 10 make dCubly sure and satisfy
doubling rhomases, I referred the matter
10 chief Signal officer Cline at Galveston.
| requesting him to point out any possible
chance Of error.
Under date Of July II Mr.. Cline writes:
| Referring 10 your maximum Their
mometer readings, we are pleased to state
| that criticisms are unfounded as II Is noted
| that your readings compare fRvorahly with
| other stations in the vicinity of Houston ="
MALARIA MAKES IMPURE BLOOD.
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NoTICE.

Thirty days from this date the city Of
Houston viii sell 10 the highest bidder,
for cash, all Of the property bought in
by the city for taxes ard for which the
city now holds deeds 4 list OF the deeds
OF the property can be seen at the office
OF the city attorney i'm the Milby & Dow
hall on the corner OF Texas avenue and
Travis street.
L. j. Iufay,
NJ. ID. Bennett.
L. Gus Mueller,
Finance Committee.
Houston, Texas, July IL, 1901
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THE DEATH ROLL.
Daissv AarpwelI

nllsey, 1l-mon1hs- on daughter OF Mr.
end Mrs joseph Harpwcll OF Sn3 Wash
lnston street, died Yesterday afternoon at
O'Clock The funeral will take place tnis
morning ~ II o'clock With intermcut In
the German cemetery. Il will b. conducted
10y Rev. Brown. This Is the second nnhc
tor Of the kind that Nh. and Mrs. Harp,
well have been called upon to bear recent.
~, In April they buried their eldest. A
bright little boy OF years, VINO died with
sCnlet feNer
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Mrs John Taylor, mother OF Mr. u. y.
1aNlor; n late resident of Houston, die {
Yesterday az Clehurne. The remains will
arrive In Houston this MOI llng ana the fun.
yrnL which viii he under the direction OF
dian; r. y Slmonton, Beaumont: James
Quinlnn Chicago; Mrs. Furlong Chicago.
torment will be in Glenwood.
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MADAME RIPPLE.

The distinguished palmist 1t the Hutchins
house, continues - draw crowds, and those
visiting her are thoroughly Convinced OF
III" science, as she always gives dates of
past events.
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Was ist das? Stencils. rubber stamps.
notary and lo1ge seals, metal checks, etc
J. v. Love. 22o5 Aechnnie ST., Galvestoa.
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Alderman Sonuen then moved 70 with
draw the majority report.
Alderman Thompson moved to table this
alderman Thomas raised the point OF
order thai the meeting was called simply
and specifically for the purpose of recon
slderug the former action of the council
In adopting the report Of the majority OF
the committee favoring the water contract
aud that this bcirs done, the council could
20 no further under the call and he moved
to adjourn.
Alderman Thompson then withdrew his
motion To table aud offered as p suhstl-
futc that the minority report on the water
contract he adopted.
Alderman Thomas still Insisted on his
motion to adjourn 1t was lost by the fol
Yeas Robinson, Thomas, TuGly, An,
BERTH.
Nays sonneu. Thompson. Rue. o'Lcary,
Bennett and Mueller
Alderman ThoIuas stil Insisted that the
council could transnct no further business
and Alderman Rue asked that the nttor
nel give his opinion upon this subject
Attorney Sam said the council at this
meeting could do nothing else except what
WAS specifically stated In the call TO
N consider tho action taken by the council
on July II on the waterworks contract.
Alderman Thompson asked IL the major
w and minority reports were not now be-
Attorney sam replied. NO"
Alderman Thompson asked for ruling
from the chair, wheheupon the mayor said
he agreed with the attorney.
Aide nan O'Leary then moved to adjourn
and the motion prevailed, not. however,
until Alderman Thompson gave notice that
he was preparing call for another special
meeting to be held lnstanter after adjourn.
ment.
AS soon as this notice could be officially
served upon the aldermen the council was
again raped TO order with the same mem
beers present and Secretary Upper read
the following call:
Hon. ]. D. Woolford. Mayor.
Houston. Texas, July 1S.-We the under.
| signed respectfully ask that you call a spC.
| ciul meeting of the city council 70 be held
this afternoon ne 8 o'clock for the pur-
| pose OF taking action on the majority and
minority reports OF the special water com
Thompson,
Bennett,
Tufny,
Rue
Mueller.
Alderman Thompson then moved thar
the minority report be adopted
The minority report was then read. as
follows
TO the Hon. Mayor and Board OF Aldermen
Gentlemen; Your committee reporting In
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specIal Mater Committee IN MlnorItr.

The motion to adopt the minority report
prevailed by the following vote
Yeas Thompson, Thomas, Rue, Tufly.
OLeary, Bennett, Mueller.
Nays-Sonnon, Aubertiu and Robinson.
The council then adjourned
Alderman Sonnen had prepared a motion
to submit the question of securing a better
water supply for Houston to a committee
to consist of three aldermen, three business
men and three members Of the Labor
Council, but the motion was not reached.
1t may be brought up at the next regular
meeting of the council
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