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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13
WESTERN SLOPE PIE HUNTERS.

The Democrats of the Western
slope are not satisfied With the treat
ment accorded them by the powers
that be with over onethird of the
majority given Orman. they claim that
he has entirely overlooked the hungry
politicians who reside In the western
part OF the state. Not only has Or.
man neglected them hut last year no
place wss accorded the party on the
ticket from the western slope The
Democrats who have had iastn OF the
snvory pie the past year In the way
OF scnstors and Representatives. along
with the horde OF useless clorks. have
met and resolved that by the eternal
they must be recognized In the future
or there Ia going to merry cain TO pay.
We have the aelf-rishteous and antutc
Kelley of Msncos IA corresponding
secretary and hc viii keep his job
processes hot turning out literature
showing the ability going to vante on
the Western Slope and the fire that
will be kipd,ed in every of,ceseeking
breast will be something terrible to
contemplate. The heavens Will
be asiow with the beacon light, and
this fall the backwoods statesmen will
go TO Denver with resolutions galore
Ito be sidetracked by the oily msni'
puiatorp from ArHpahoc and Cripple
Creek. They will declare thn, the
Western slope must be provided for,
but their wailinKs will count for
naught against superior strength.
The politicians of the eastern section
Of the state. especially those cminnt.
ing from that good city OF Denver bav.
ing fsasted al the head table, viii not
consent TO take = back seat for pot
huuters from tho Western slope But
then II viii DO the young bucks good
10 assemble and talk tho matter over
II will make them think they arc OF
some consequence n they are not In
their laudablc undertakings they VIII
have the verbal approval OF the Den
yer monArcbs. but when II comes Ia
The feast they will be told TO 80 way
back and vi, dowp--and thcyll do Il,
too Jus, mark our word and see "
they don't.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13
WITHDRAWING FROM
RAILROAD POOLS

The withdrawal OF the Chicago and
Northwestern road from all freight ~.
aociniionr. closely followed by similar
nrtion on the part OF the st Paul and
the Alton n regarded by opponents
Of railroad pools as significant Of .
changed attitude on the part Of rail
wny officials townrd poolr or rate
agreements of this character. II will
also he rcrsrdcd as confession Of the
inadoquacr OF fhesc freight bureaus"
or pooling arrangements to secure a
maintenance OF uniform rates.
The recent declarations Of Presi-
dent Ffsh Of the Illinois Central and
OF other prominent oynciais against a
federal pooling law. together with
tho announced purpose OF President
Roosevelt Ia secure strict enforce
mcnt of the Sherman law against eI.
listing railroad pools. all portend n
shifting position In the railway world
on question concerning which II
wns pcpularly supposed the great rail
road interests were unit II had
been generally believed that the aead.
inr railroad officials and managers
were united In the demand of a fed
eral law permitting them TO form
pools or traffic agreements an the
only solution of the traffic problem Of
maintaining rates
The relaxation OF efforts In this
direction. together with the initial
movement OF the Northwestern | n
Withdrawing from freight bureaus,
NAV be taken as the hest evidence
that such pooling agreements have
failed 60 accomplish the object for
which they were formed. Railroad
pools appear to be sound In theory.
but in practice they have been found
TO be not only inefficient but provocs'
tive of much strife. suspicion and bad
feelinr-Chicsgo Record-Herald.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13
COLORADO CONSTITUTION.

The Colorado constitution IL all
tight but II IL doubtful II half q
dozen members OF the present general
assembly are not in open contempt
and could he removed from ONCE. A
paragraph Of the constitution reguiat.
ing the actions OF members Of the gen
crhl assembly In as follows:
N any person elected to either
house ~ the general assembly shall
Offer of promise to give his vote or In
fiuencr IN favor OF or against any
measure or proposition pending or pro
posed 10 be introduced into tho gcner.
Al BFgTmbly IN consideration or upon
condition that any other person elect
Cd 60 the same general assembly will
rive or viii promise or assent to give
HIS vote or influence In favor OF or
against any other measure or proposi
ton. pending or proposed TO be intro
dnced IN such general assembly, the
person making such ofYer or promise
shall he deemed guilty OF solicitation
Of bribery. II any member Of the gen.
oral assembly shall give his vote or
influence for or against any Measure
or proposition pending In such gen.
erai assembly. or offer. promise or A.
sent 80 to do. upon condition that any
other member viii give or will prom
ise or assent TO give hts vote or ipfiu.
sncc in favor OF or against any other
proposition pending or proposed to he
introduced In such general assembly,
In consideration that any other nom
hcr hath given his vote or influence
for or against any other measure or
proposition in such general assembly.
he shall he deemed guilty Of bribery.
and any membcr Of the general assem-
bly, or any person elected thereto who
shall he guilty Of either Of such Of.
fennos shall be expelled. and shall
not thereafter be eligible to the same
general assembly; and on the convic-
tion thereof In the civfl courts shall
he liable 20 such further penalty A.
may he prescribed by law"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land Act, June 3, 1873.
Department Of the Interior, Land Of
fee at Durango, Colorado. February
Is. 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has hled notice of
his intention to make final proof in
support OF his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver at Durango. Colorado, on
April II. 1902, viz: Thomas NJ.
Petty who made homestead entry No.
2045 for the r. " N. r. ". Sec. S.
township "a. N Of r. 10 w. N. NJ. P.
NJ
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation Of said land. viz:
Henry G. Berri. Joseph Powell.
Joseph A. Coppinger and Thomas P.
williams, all of Durango, Colo.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First pub. Feb. 20.
Last pub. April 3.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land Act, June 8, 1873.
Department of the Interior. Land Of
fee at Durango, Colorado. February
IA. 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
OF his intention to make final proof In
support of his CLAN, and that said
poof will be made before the Register
and Receiver u 8. land office, at Du-
range. Colorado, on Thursday, April
10. 1902 viz: George lsgar who made
homestead entry No. 1887 for the VIZ
SWA. Sec 20. township 33 north OF
range 9 west N. NJ. P. M.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land viz
George White. Robert Truby, Col
umbus Scott. and John Mason. all of
Durango. Colorado.
F C. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication Feb. 20.
Last Publication April 3.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13
NooTicE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. Land or.
fee at Durango. Colo. March 10,
1902.
Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed no
tics of his intention to make final
proof In support Of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before
the register and receiver at Durango,
Colorado, on April 18th, 1902. viz.
II. II. Johnson, who made Desert En-
try No. 22 for the M of section 30,
township "a north of range II West
N. NJ. +. NJ
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up.
on and cultivation Of said land, viz:
Hans Aspaas, of Content, Colorado; !;
Ralph Aspaas. OF Content. Colorado;
NJ. NJ. Preston. of Durango, Colorado;
John Slade. of Content, Colorado.
+. G. PERKINS, Register.
First Publication March 13.
Last Publication April II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13
DEMOCRATIC POLICY.

When the revenue measure was
SHIFTED from the house TO the senate
the ,iisniacd members Of the grea,
fusion party concluded the Important
sections should be discussed be
hind closed doors with NIL partici'
pants sworn TO secrecy. The leaders
were afraid to trust TO an honest and
open discussion OF the measure and
have the facts scattered broad cast
over the land Voters must be kept In
Ignorance. Anything TO fool them
once more in order to continue the
gang In power. With this motto the
fusionista arranged for caucus FRI
day evening last Judging from news.
paper accounts, II was hot aneir
Every day little things have ieaked
out until the caucus might be Just AZ
well have been held on 'he street and
tho public invited TO participate, And
this reminds us that tho rank and f'lc
OF the Democratic party. those who
believe In honest methods and
strsiEht business principles, must be
heartily ashamed of the set OF men
Who are gathered together In Denver
to pass laws for the governing of the
grea, state OF Colorado. No wonder
there was a grand mir-up year ago
and nothing accomplished And
still we note few papers nlamoring
for Democratic success again this fall.
The Herald does not for n momen, be
Iieve that the voters will again utuiti
fy themselves. Tho present Demo
cratic leaders and gangSters must be
relegated to the rear. A new crop
must spring up before we can hope for
decent policies being promulgated
In the meantime the voters will put
In men who will right wrongs and
give the state standing
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, Jun. 3, 1873.

United States Land once, Durango.
Colorado, February 10. 1902.
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,
Charles c. Graham, of Columbus,
county of Plata, state of Colorado.
has this day filed IN this ONCE his
sworn statement No. 514, for the pnr-
chase of the 8. " N. W. u. and N. u
8. W. Y. of Section No. >. In Town
ship No. SO NJ. range No. 6 W. N. M.
p. M, and will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valua,
BILE for it's timber and stone than for
agricultural purposes. and 20 'stab
lish his claim IT, said land before the
register and receiver of this ONCE at
Durango Colorado, on Thursday. the
sth day of May. 1902.
He names as witnesses: Bennett
Bishop. jobs NJ. Root. Edward Trus-
ler. Washington z. Patrick, all of Co
lumbus. Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming sd-
vsrsely any Of the above described
lands are requested 10 file their
claims IL rs ONCE on or befora SAID
9Th day of May. 1902.
F. G. PERKINS, Register.
FIRST puhlfrut}nn Eohrpory
Last publication, April 2I.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13
s,oo-FoR sALE-s1oo.

Jersey bull calf, A. J. c. c., sired by
Trustees Golden Rod No. 5000, q son
Of Trustee No. 2s.73S. the brother Of
Merry Maiden No. 64,949. The dam Of
this calf II Santa Rosa No. III. .933,
made A pounds Of milk per day on
dry feed. Full sister to Golden Terra
No. 103.771. made 81 pounds of milk
per day when running on alfalfa pas
ture. Here are the "ehurn busters,"
including ~ 1t does the blood Of Mer-
ry Maiden. (the greatest all-round
dairy COW that ever proved her worth
against all comers in public test.
open to the WORLDLY Merry Maiden.
winner OF the grand sweepstakes
Worlds Fair dairy tests in 1893 and
the only Jersey that proved herself
superior to all other cows of all other
breeds In all three tests. Breed to
winners. Address,
DANIEL II. THORNTON,
Durango, Colo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873.

United States Land Office, Durango,
Colorado. February 10. 1902.
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. John
T. Graham, of Columbus, county OF
La Plata. state of Colorado. has this
day fled in this office his sworn state
ment No. 515, for the purchase OF
the z. " Of 8. u. Y, Sec. 8, 8. W. \
s. W. Y of section No. 8. in town.
ship No. 36 N, range No. W. N.
NJ. P. NJ, and will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valua-
BILE for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes. and to establish
his claim to said land before the reg
lister and receiver Of this Office at
Durango, Colorado, on Thursday, the
sth day Of May, 1909.
He names as Witnesses Bennett
Bishop. John NJ. Root, Edward Trus.
Ter. Washington Il. Patrick, all of
Columbus. Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described landa are
requested to Ale their claims in this
once on or before said 8th day OF
May, 1902.
F. G. PERKINS, Regiatsr.
First publication. February IL.
Last publication. ADril ~.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13
Can't stop Troubles.

mo. the disaster will not have any
eject on the labor troubles there. At
the time Of the slides all enmity was
laid aside. and union men and every
body went to work together to dig the
boys out: but the boycott on the Jour
nal and other work will go right
along"
The above IL from an interview with
Vincent st. John, president of the
San Miguel County Miners union. who
10 In Denver attending the Democratic
pow-wow. In Fridays Post 1t shows
that Mr.. st. John still harbors ill-will
against his fellow man and that he IL
willing that strife and turmoil contin-
ue in order that his personal feelings
may be revenged.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13
PRINCE HENRY.

A. The Herald goes TO press Prince
Henry is upon the expansive waters
Of the broad Atlantic homeward
bound For the ensuing nye or sis
days he will have an opportunity OF
resting-both his body, mind and
last but not least, bis stomach. II
the elements will Just be good enough
to make the passage sufficiently rough
To cause him TO give a few heayes 10
much the better. With the number
Of banQuets attended and sampting
different brands OF wine and cigars
hia stomach must be in bad shape
The Prince 10 = royal good fellow "
We may fudge from newspaper ac-
counts. He has behaved nicely and
our country will give him a cordial
welcome any time he may choose to
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Land Act, June 3. 1878.


United States Land ONCE, Durango
Colo, Feb. IA, 1902:
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions Of the act
of congress OF June 3, 1878, entitled
IAN act for the sale of timber lands
In the states of California, Oregon, Ne
vada, and Washington Territory" AZ
extended to all the public land states
by act OF August 4, 1892, Thomas ]. Ar
rington. of Pennington, county Of San
Juan, Territory of New Mexico, has, y
this day filed his sworn statement No
521, for the purchase of the W. u N
w. u OF section No. 30. in township
No. "a N. range No. 10 w. N. M. P.
NJ, and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for
its timber or stone than for agricultur-
al purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before the register and re
ceiver of this office at Durango. Colo,
on Friday. the 9th day of May, 1902.
He names as witnesses: Charles
Gaines OF Hermosa. La Plata county.
Colo; Oscar Gibson Of Durango.
Colo; AL. Hill OF Durango Colo;
Thomas Mccullough OF Durango.
Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to hle their claims In this
once on or before said 9th day Of
May. 1902.
f.. c. PERKINS, Register.
First Publication Feb. 10.
Last Publication March n. -
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13
LIE Guards.

The Life Guards are two regiment
Of cavalry forming part OF the British
household troops. They are gallant
soldiers. and every loyal British heart
is proud OF them. Not only the
Kings household. but yours. ours,
everybody's should have its life
guards. The need OF them Is especi-
ally great when the greatest foes OF
life, diseases. fnd allies In the very
elements. as colds. influenza, catarrh,
the grip and pneumonia do in the
stormy month OF March. The best
way that We know Of to guard against
these diseases Is to strengthen the
system with Hoods Sarsaparilia-
the greatest OF life guards. 1t re-
moves the conditions in which these
diseases make their most successful
attack. gives vigor and tone to all the
vital organs. and functions. and I'M
parts a genial warmth to the blood.
Remember the weaker the system the
greater the exposure to disease.
Hoods Sarsaparilia makes the system
st<on&
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 3. 1878.

Department OF the Interior. Land OF
fee at Durango. Colorado. February
14th, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has fled notice
of his intention to make final proof In
support of his claim, and that said
poof will be made before the Register
and Receiver U. S. land office at Du-
range Colorado, on Friday March
2Sth. 1902, viz: Michael Connor who
made homestead entry No. 1912 for
the S. u S. e. Y. Sec. 8. and N " N.
E. 4. Sec. 10. township IS N, range
10 w. N. NJ, p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation OF said land. viz
Mack Conley, Hughey Quinn, Henry
Rathjen and Isaac Covert. all Of Du-
range Colorado.
F. c. PERKINS, Register.
First pub. Feb 20.
Last pub Marchc 27.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13
LEGISLATIVE Ao.ouanmsnr.

Our Colorado Legislature n stiil for
the old flag and an appropriation" I"
Some member had the temer1ty. the
other day 10 suggest an adjournment
on Monday nexf. and seconded by ~.
other member equally brave. One
was Democrat the other RspubIi-
can but their Views we're properly
laughed to acorn. The idea. Of ad-
iournipg within thc limit The idea
Of eiving up 81 dRy and returning
20 the peace and auIe' Of rural Colo
rndo, The cfyrontcry of members
asking such thing naturally astounds
and dlsgusts the large majority. The
idea from any point Of yiew--that IA
from snv point Of view In the state
houee--in ioathsome and will not for
moment he entertained Mesarx.
Nsrley and Dickerson Of the house
arc looked upon M shamele-s insur-
gents or grandstsnd players
aimost--who woulf tnke away the
bread and butier--and pie--from tho
most deserving and commendsbie Of
state Legislators. The Legislature IN
tie grrn' wisdom will ndjourn when II
rets good and ready and not before.
Tho remark attributed to William
x Vanderbilt IN 'acity II not openly
Expressed nv our assembly. and all We.
NJ part ~ the public, can DO Ia To
thank n kind and wntcbfui Providence
TINT there 10 a ninety days limit II
~ were not for ,hn, We might have
with va our Legislative friends through
tho long and Huifry summcr-Dcnver
poat
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 3, 1878.

United States Land Office, Durango.
Colo. Feb. Is. 1902.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions of the act
of 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. George
w. Cameron, of Bayfield,. county Of La
Plata, state of Colorado, has this day
filed in this office his sworn statement
No. 523 for the purchase of the N. y
OF N. f. u of section 25 in township
35 N. range No. 6, w. N. NJ. P. NJ.
and will offer proof to show that
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
receiver OF this office at Durango
Colorado, on Saturday. the 10th day
of May. 1902.
He names as witnesses: John HUI
bier of Durango. Colo; Henry w
Akers Of Bayfield,. Colo: George l..
Cameron of Bayfield,. Colo; Frank
Nevins OF bayfield,. Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above-described lands are
requested to Ale their claims In this
office on or before said 10th day OF
May. 1902.
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First Publication Feb. 20.
Last Publication May 8, 1902.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Land Act. June 3. 1877

United States Land Once, Durango.
Colo, Feb. IA, 1902:
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. Ne
vada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the public land states
by act of Angst A. 1892, Thomas P. Ar
rington, of Pennington. county Of San
Juan. Territory OF New Mexico, has
this day filed his sworn statement No.
522. for the purchase of the s. 2. u
S. E. 4, Sec. 19. and N. " N. 2. u
30, in township No. "a N, range No.
10 w N. NJ P. M. and will
offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for
its timber or stone than for agricultur-
al purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before the register and re
ceiver Of this office at Durango, Colo.
on Friday, the 9th day of May. 1902.
He names as Witnesses Charles
Gaines Of Hermosa, La Plata county,
Colo. Oscar Gibson of Durango.
Colo; AL. Hill Of Durango, Colo.
Thomas Mccullough 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 day of
May. 1902.
F. c. PERKINS, Register.
Last Publication. May 8.
Last Publication May 8.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13

Unless the appropriation bills can
be hurried through. 1t is feared that
the Cherokee Indians may be forced
to resort to manual labor in order to
maintain themselves in anything like
their accustomed luxurious mode OF
living.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13

On account Of the product not pass
ing through the city as heretofore, few
people are aware that the Notaway
compsuy's Champion Is stili q steady
producer. about three carloads OF
good grade ore per week being the
m,ne'a winter record. The output
for the present goes to the Durango
smclter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13

come and see us But A. stated last
week. he should DO so incos that he
may really see how great and cxten.
sive the United States are He has
only SKINNED along the upper rim.
The next time let him get down into
heart OF the pudding
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13
MINES AND MINING IN SAN JUAN
lSIlverton StandardN

A. A. Brown, with his Pittsburg,
(Pn, hackers. will do extensive work
on the Mammoth Tunnel 4 Mining
company's property In the upper Ce-
ment creek country this season.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13

"Fov the Sake OF Fun, mischief II
done A vast nniouHtof mischief done, too.
because people neglect 10 keep their blood pure.
This mischief, fortunately. may bs undcne by
the faithful use ~ Hoods SarssparillA
Hoods pills cgrc liyeI ill.. Non.Irrtssaaa6
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13

The Bluebelie Mining company has
not allowed the storm to interfere
with lts work on the National Belle
Both properties have been cleared OF
water and the men are now putting
them in shape for active operation as
soon as the road ia opened for the
season.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13

The big shaft on the North Star
on Sultan IL rapidly being sunk to
the point where drifting on the vein
viii be commenced. This shaft will
ultimately BE- sunk to . depth OF I 900
or morr. with levels at every 100 feet
and drifts run on the vein nOFtA AAA
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13

south from each Level. Ths pronissd
output from the North Star vein sious
10 almost incAlculabae.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13

While the Gold King mill was com
PEELED to close down temporarily this
week on account OF lack Of coal. tbs
mine keeps up its steady production.
the ostput being stored in the bins 1t
the mill until such time a. the train
can get threugh with coal. Manager
Kinney says that the mine never was
In bstter shape than at present for .
big production.