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New-York tribune., 1902-02-25
FOR BUTTERHILK CHANNEL WORK,
THE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION URGES
CONGRESSIONAL ACTION

The Merchants Association Of New-YOrk has
sent a letter to Congressman T. z. Burton. chair
OF the House Committee Rivers and Har-
bors urging him lay before the committee argu-
ments heretofore advanced in favor OF deepening
and widening the Butternilk Channel. lying be-
tween Governors Island and the Brooklyn snore.
In November. 1900. the directors or the association
passed resolutions declaring that II was "advisabls
and necessary that the deepening OF the Bay Ridge
Channel 10 the deep waters OF the East River to q
depth OF forty feet and width OF 200 feet"
New-York tribune., 1902-02-25
THE EMPIRE CITY TRACK.

The Empire City track. near Youkers, will he re-
sold at public auction to-day. 1t was said last
night that a syndicate ready 10 bid ss5oooo for
the property
New-York tribune., 1902-02-25

Eight games. all out of town, have so far been
ranged in schedule of the Columbia baseball
team II has been impossible 10 arrange any hona
games yet as there Is no chance OF getting base
ball diamond in New-YOrS until the present squab-
BILE in professional baseball is over and the Ma
tiOnal League schedule arrs nged. When that Is
done it Is expected that the local matches may ha
decided.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-25
RUSSIA AND COREA.
A MOVE THAT MAY TEST A NEW ALLIANCE
NEWS FROM PEKING.

Pekng Feb. 24.-The news from Japanese
sources that Russia is trying to obtain port
in Corea has been received with great deal Of
interest but sceptically, because, IL true, IT
might test the efficacy OF the Anglo-Japanese
alliance as a barrier to Russian expansion
Favorable effects of the alliance, in giving con-
idence and stability TO business ventures in
Northern China, already noticeable.
The court continues TO manifest a friendly
disposition toward foreigners and foreign enter
prises One of the practical evidences OF this
spirit is the permission accorded to the Tien-
Tsin-Pao-Ting- Flu Railroad to establish
tions at the Chen Gate close to the Chinese
city Still, the Chinese reformers declare their
disbelief in the permanency Of the reforms
They point out that the chief eunuch, who is
hopelessly corrupt is still the Empress Dow
ayers most influential adviser, and also insist
that many punishments demanded in the protO-
col which the authorities declare they have
carried out. have not been inflicted, but that
the officials instead Of being beheaded. have
been transferred to more desirable, lucrative
posts in distant parts OF the empire
New-York tribune., 1902-02-25

4 dispatch 10 The Associated Press from Yoko-
hama last night said IL reported there from
Seoul that a convention had been concluded be-
tween Russia and Corea under the terms OF which
Corea agrees not 10 grant 20 State or individual
the island OF Ko-Je (about thirty miles southwest
of Fusan. Coreaj, the shore opposite. or any part
OF the coast from that point 10 Chemulpa
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30
Notice for Publication.

Department Of the Interior, Land OF.
fee at Durango, Colorado, January 13.
1902.
Notice is hereby given that the fol.
lowing named settler has filed notice
of her intention to make final peaof
in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver U. S. Land Office.
at Durango, Colo. on Friday, Febru-
ary 81, 1902, viz: Johanna R. Lude-
wig who made H. e. No. 1876 for tns
lot 1, sec. IS, tp. S5 N, range 6 w.
and N. " N. E. u N. E. u N. w. u
section 49, township 35 N, range 7
W., N. M. p. M.
She names the following witnesses
to prove her continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land, viz:
Frank Wommer. of Bayfield,, Colo.
Theodore Mutton. of Bayfield,, Colo,
Elizabeth Wommer. of Bayfield,, Colo,
Edward Trusler, of Columbus, Colo.
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First pub Jan. 16.
Last pub. Feb. 20.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
Estate of John Mahoney. DECEASED

Estate of John Mahoney, deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrators of the estate of
John Mahoney, late of the county of
La Plata, and state of Colorado, de-
ceased, hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the county court
of La Plata county, at the court house
in Durango, at the December term for
probate business, on the first Mon
day (being the third day. of February
next, at which time all persons hav-
ing claims agahust said estate are
notified and requested to attend for
the purpose of having the same ad-
justed. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make imme-
diate payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 3lst day of December.
1901.
MRS. CATHERINE MAHONEY,
AS Administrators.
Firse pub. Jan. 2.
Last pub. Ian. 80.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land OF.
fee at Durango. Colo, Dec. 10. 1907
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 Regis1
ter and Receiver at Durango, Colo,
on Jan. 25, 1902, viz: Albert Davis,
who made homestead entry No. 1900.
for lot and s. e. v 8. W. Y section
6. and lot l and N. e. v N. W. Y
of section Z, township 81 N. of range
8 W., N. M. P. M.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land. viz:
James R. Holden, William H. Kes-
Ter. Gabriel G. Love and John Nary,
all OF lockwood. Colo.
F. G. PERKINS, Register.
First pub. Dec. IL.
Last pub. Jan. 23.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30
NoorlcE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Of
fee ut Durango, Colo. Jan. %, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed no
tice OF his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
the Register and Receiver of the
Land Office at Durango, Colo. on Sat
day, March s. 1902. viz; Hiram H..
Brown, who made homestead entry
No. 1878 for the w. " N. w. u, Sec.
T. township "a N. range W., and E.
" S. e. a. section !. township "a
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:
Paul Orr. Brit Spinning, George
Conley, Andrew Reece. all of Duran
go, Colo
F, c. PERKINS, Register.
First pub. Jan. 30.
Last pub. March 6.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30
sAERlFF's SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Under and by virtue of an order of
sale and decree of foreclosure. issued
out of the district court of La Plata
county, state of Colorado, in GER
tain cause therein pending, wherein
Frank II. Young. trustee, and the
First National Bank of Durango are
plaintiffs, and John F. Bell. the
Smelter National Bank of Durango,
the Board of Commissioners of La
Plata County, the Schutt Mercantile
Company, the Struby Estabrook Mer-
camille Company, NJ. J. Cummings,
Patrick Cummings and H. r. Bow
ling are defendants, and wherein the
said above named plaintiffs on the
second day of December, 1901, recov
cred judgment and decree against
said defendants, which said judgment
and decree is recorded in the district
court record. book No of said court,
at page No. 442, wherein l am COM
manded to sell all that certain real
estate and property situate lying and
being In said county of La Plata and
state of Colorado, and described as
follows, to-wit:
Lot numbered eleven 11) in block
numbered sixty (60) in the town, now
city, Of Durango. according to the re
col ded plat thereof, together with all
the improvements thereon situate.
and together with all and singular
the tenements, hereditaments, privi-
leges and appurtenances thereunto be-
longing, to pay and satisfy the amount
found to be due said plaintiffs, to-wit:
the sum of eleven thousand, five hun
dred dollars ($11 1,500), with interest
and costs, and costs OF sale.
Notice is hereby given that on Mon
day, the cath day of February, 1902,
at 10 o'clock a. m, of said day. at the
front door OF the court house in the
city of Durango. county of La Plata
and state of Colorado, | will, in obe-
dience to said decree and order of
sale. sell the above described prop
erty, and all the right title, interest
and equity Of the said defendants,
John F. Bell, the Smelter National
Bank OF Durango, the Board OF COM
missioners of La Plata county, the
Schutt Mercantile Company, the Stru-
by-Estabrook Mercantile Company,
NJ. ]. Cummings. Patrick Cummings
and H. r. Bowling. and each of them
therein, to pay and satisfy the amount
found to be due said plaintiffs, with
interest and costs. and costs of sale,
to the highest and best bidder for
cash, as by said decree and order of
sale commanded.
Said sale will be made subject to
that certain trust deed given by John
F, Bell and Effie M. Bell. his wife, to
William p Vale. trustee and record
ed in the Office of the clerk and re-
corder OF said La. Plata county, Colo
rado, on Dec. 5. 1891, In book AZ. at
page 45S OF the records OF said Of
f1ce.
Dated Durango. Colorado, January
16. 1902 JOSEPH o. SMITH,
Sheriff OF La Plata County
BY w J. THOMPSON,
Under Sheriff.
First pub. Jan. %.
Last pub. Feb. 20.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30

Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions Of the act
of congress of June 3, 1873, entitled
IAN 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, Lewis S.
Cole, of Bayfield,, county Of La Plata,
state of Colorado, has this day filed
in this office his sworn statement
No. 5O6. for the purchase of the s.
w. a of S. w. u of section 26. and
N. w. a of N. w. u of section 35
in township No. 35 N, range No. 6
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 es-
tablish his claim to said land before
the Register and Receiver Of this Of
fee at Durango. Colorado, on Tues
day, the 25th day of February, 1902.
He names as witnesses:
William R. Day, George Auff. Join
Judy and Thomas C. Graden, all OF
Bayfield,. La Plata county, Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming I'd
versely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
Office on or before said 25th day of
February, 1902. .
First pub. Dec. 10.
Last pub. Feb. 20.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30
, always7 Say. tell me those. will

DEs MONIES. Iowa, Jan. 27.-
Governor Shaw and wife will depart
for Washington tonight. They will
stop at the Arlington hotel until the
beginning of the summer season.
The new secretary of the treasury
will assume the duties of his Office
February /.
ALTOONA, Pa, Jan. 27-A nation
al telegraphers' tournament will be
held here on March /. President
Roosevelt will be asked to furnish
the subject for a speed test, lasting
five minutes and to consist of $50
words.
NEW YORK, Jan. 27.-An explos-
ion In the subway in front of the
Murray Hill hotel this morning kill
ed four persons and injured rs. The
eplosion was caused by the placing of
dynamite in small structure, and
the force ofthe blow-up was terrif-
ic. One man in bed at the Murray
Hill hotel was killed. The room
where he was sleeping was blown to
pieces. The Grand Central hotel al
so suffered.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The year
1901 was record breaker in the pat
ent Office according to the annual re-
port sent out today The number of
patents issued was over $1,000 and
the cash receipts of the department
were over half million dollars.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1879.

United States Land Office. Durango.
Colorado, December 10, 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.
John Rowe, of Bayfield,, county Of
La Plata, state of Colorado, has this
ment, No. sos, for the purchase Of the
lots l, and of section No. 81, in
township No. 35 N, rans> No. Z W.,
N. M. P. NJ, and will offer proof
to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its tina
ber 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 Path
day Of February, 1902.
He names as witnesses:
Robert Sullivan, Luther NJ. Lyon.
Edward Sullivan and William Oar
nell all of Bayfield,, Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
Office on or before said Gath day of
February, 1902.
F. G. PERKINS, Register.
First pub. Dec 10.
Last puh Feb % -
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department OF the Interior, Land OF.
flee at Durango, Colorado, Decem-
ber rs. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has fed notice
OF his intention to make flaal proof in
support o. his claim. and that said
proof will he made before the Reg,
ster and receiver at Durango, Colo.
rado. on February IA, 1902, viz:
Frank Gross, who made homestead
entry No. 1888 for the lot and s. e.
4 S. w. u of section 10, and lot 8
of section IA. and w. " N. w. u
of section "a, in township 35 N. of
range IL W.. N. NJ. P. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land, viz:
Joseph Curtet, John NJ. Brown,
John Cunningham and Ralph Aspaas,
all of Hesperus, Colorado.
F. G. PERKINS, Register.
First pub. Jan. 2.
Last pub. Feb. 13.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30
CONTEST NOTICE
First pub. Jan. 80.
Last pub. March 6.

Department OF the Interior. U. s.
Land Office, Durango, Colo, Jan.
22, 1902.
A sufficient contest affidavit hav-
ing been filed in this ONCE by Mary
j. Hewitt of Hesperus. La Plata Co..
Colo. contestant. against Homestead
entry No. I436, made Sept. II. 1898.
for e u Sc Y, S.w. " and Sc. 4
n e. u Section 81. Township 35 N,
Range 10 w. N. NJ. p. M. by Sylves-
ter Stagg OF Porter, La Plata Co,
Colo. Contestee. in which it is al
legged that the said Sylvester Stagg
has wholly abandoned said tract Of
land, and changed his residence
therefrom for more than six months
since making said entry and next
prior to the date herein; that said
tract is not settled upon and cultiva-
ted by said entryman as required by
law. and that said alleged absence
from the said land was not due to
or marine corps of the United States
as a 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 she therefore asks that said
Homestead Entry No. 1926 may be
declared cancelled and forfeited to
the United States: therefore said
parties are hereby notified to ap-
pear. respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 o'clock
a, M. on March s, 1902, before the
Register and Receiver at the United
States Land Office in Durango. Colo
rado
The said contestant having. in a
proper affidavit, fled January 20,
1902. set forth facts which show that
after due diligence personal service
of this notice cannot be made. ii is
hereby ordered and directed that
such notice be given by due and
proper publication.
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First Pub. Jan. 2S.
LaS Pub. Feb. 90
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30
SAN JUAN
AFFAIRS
Returning to the Fold.

Special Telephone to The Herald.
TELLURIDE, Jan. 2S.-The Tellu-
ride Journal announces having re-
ceived yesterday "a new ads. three
Of which had never been advertisers
before. This is due to the recently
organized San Miguel County Busi-
ness Mems association, which now
has two hundred members. including
about all of the mine owners, opera
tors and managers, having a consti-
tuition and bylaws, and contemplate
ing permanent organization.
There has been no conference
since Saturday afternoon, when the
Miners Union refused to declare the
Journal boycott Off w. E. Wheel
er. of the Bank of Telluride. is presi-
dent of the new organization, and
Bert Nicodemus is secretary.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30
Whereforei

tFrom Philadelphia North Americana
Huh" growled the cynical cell
bate to the beaming benedict. Huh; F.;
you seem to know all about women,
you do. Can you tell me why pig
eon-toed woman is always duller of
perception than one who isn't? And
why would a woman rather be pref
ty than anything else? And why
does a girl always giggle when she
talks to a man? And why do women
30 much more admire bad men whom
they love than they do good men
who love them? And why do wo-
men dislike women In the same rn-
tio that they like men? And why
is It that women. who are meant to
be heavens best gift to man, amt
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30

from death and taken II home 10 pro-
tect 1t. There are too many OH
cials. who. having no sense of dis
elimination. fail even to borrow lit
tie dignity. and Colorado has It's full
share Of them.
The people OF Pennington and the
La Plata river section, II Is announced
by special phone to The Herald, be-
gun work on the new shortcut road
from Pennington to Durango, which,
when complete. will be saving Of
three and a half miles on the old
route. This road will strike the La
Plata about six miles from It's con-
conveyance with the San Juan.
II WAS n very appreciative audi
ence that gathered in the Methodist
church last Friday evening to listen
To the concert given by some of our
best home talent We cannot spe-
cialize Suffice 1t to say that each
and all were at their best and that
the sincerest thanks OF the Ladies
Aid society and the public generally
is hereby rendered to all who so
kindly took part The proceeds
amounted to nearly $55. which go to-
wards the purchase of the elegant
piano used at the concert.
The Neglected mine which for
years went begging for somebody to
do little development, probably
win never have to do this again, as
1t is destined to be one Of the great
est gold mines In Colorado. Suiil-
cicnt proof of its richness has been
established 10 warrant the assertion
that 1t is today one of the greatest
gold mines ever opened In Colorado.
There are other properties in the La
Plata mountains now begging for at
tention, some Of which will doubtless
prove as rich as the Neglected. It
remained for Billie Boyle. n poor
man. to discover that the Neglected
is n mine. Had he not come down
from Ouray and plunged into It, prob
ably II would still be idle instead
OF great producer.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30
Caught in a Snowslide.

Special Telephone to The Herald.
.SILVERTON, Jan. 2S.-A miner by
the name of Starr was caught in a
snowslde at the North Star mine,
Solomon mountain. yesterday even
ing, and was carried down the noun
tain 800 feet. Friends saw him start
and followed the path of the slide
till they saw one OF his hands stick
ing out. They We're not long in
digging him out. Starr is little
bruised. but otherwise is all right.
Special Telephone to The Herald.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30

CONSTANTINOPLE. Jan. 27.-A
report has just been received that
the ransom for Miss Stone has been
paid and that she will be released by
the brigands during the day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30

announcement that he has surely dis
covered the elixir OF life. That he Is
ablo with the aid OF a mysterious com
pound. known only to himself. produc-
ed as the result OF the years he has
spent In searching for this precious
life-glving boon. to cure any and every
disease that is known to the human
body. There is no doubt of the doc
tors earnestness In making his claim
and the remarkable cures that he Is
daily effecting seem to bear him out
very strongly. His theory which he
advances is one OF reason and based
on sound experience In a medical
practice OF many years. 1t costs
nothing to try his remarkable Elixir
OF Life" as he calls It. for he sends II
free TO any one who is sufferer IN
sufficient quantities to convince of
Its ability TO cure. so there is absp-
lutely no risk TO run. Some of the
cures cited are very remarkable, and
but for reliable witnesses would hard
" be credited. The lame have
thrown away crutches and
walked about after two or three trials
OF tne remedy, Tne SICK given up
by home doctors. have been restored
to their families and friends In per-
feet health. Rheumatism, neural
gia. stomach, heart, liver. kidney,
blood and skin diseases and bladder
troubles disappear as by magic
Headaches, backaches. nervousness
fevers. consumption. coughs. colds
asthma. catarrh. bronchitis and all
affections of the throat. lungs or any
vital organs are easily overcome In
a space OF time that IL simply marvel
Gus.
Partial paralysis. locomotor ataxia
dropsy. gout scrofula. and piles are
quickly and permanently removed
II puriHes the entire svstem. blood
and tissues. restores normal nerve
power and circulation and state OF
perfect health ia produced At once.
To the doctor all systems are alike
and equally affected by this great
"E1ixir OF Life" Send for the rem
edv TODAY. II IL free to every suf-
ferer, State what YOU want co be
cured Of. and the sure remedy for It
will he sent you free hy return mail
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30

Total ....,..l......I. $l4b ,59O.zb
|, c. e. Mcconnell, president of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
to the best OF my knowledge and be-
lief, that the above is a full, true and
complete statement of the affairs of
said bank at the close of business
on Monday, January 6, A. d. 1902.
C. H. MCCONNELL, President.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day OF January, 1902.
WILLIAM S. PICKERTLL,
(SEAL) Notary Public
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30

FARMINGTON, Jan. est is stat
ed on good authority here that Cooper
e Dustin have purchased a two
thirds interest in the mercantile bus
mess OF +. NJ Pierce. An Inventory
of the stock is now progressing. This
is regarded as good Tor both parties
and also for the country, as it will
make bigger house and stronger
firm.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30

While your mind and body rest Cas-
carets Candy Cathartic repair your
digestion, your liver, your bowels,
put them in perfect order. Genuine
tablets stamped C. c. c. Never sold
in bulk. All druggists, Ioc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30

The Ouray Plaindealer roasts
Game Warden Harris for trying to
take pet sheep from one OF Ouray's
citizens who had saved the animal
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30

Liabilities.
Capital Stock Paid In ....$ SO.0OO.OO
Due Depositors. including
amount due on Time Ger
tificates and TO Banks. j. .115 ,590.26
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30
STATEN EMIT

or the condition OF the Smelter
City Bank. located at Durango. Colo
RADIO, at the close Of business Janu-
ary 6, 1902:
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-30

Dewitt. started for AiamoSa and ev-
ing. and viii come back on snow
shoes via ouray and Telluride.
Flour Is quoted at 81 per hundred
AT Florence. Colorado. Florence
has several railroads and is in the
midst of all the modern advantages
the roads can ofrer in competition.
Artesian water is one OF the best
Investments the southwest can
make How are we 10 begin at Du-
taugog Ono good well would be
the making Of groater city OF Du'
range.
what has become OF the charges
of crouity to children preferred
against The management OF the state
reform school at Goldrn7 Have the
fusion politicians whitcwashed to
hide shamo'
The Pueblo Bridge company has
been awarded the contract for build.
inE ih' ltiAHl' oNlhkn bihkt Nv
Si400 Some changes have been
made In the specifications The sue.
cessfu bidders we're only s65 under
c, A Lennon aud 1886 under Dan
McGiliis
Mrs. u + Day departed for Den
yer this morning 20 be present at the
marriage ceremony OF Miss Nellie
rulloy and Mr.. ID S, Cunningham of
silvorton This happy union Will be
solomnized ht the home of Deputy
State Treasurer Tulloy Mrs. Day
viii be Joined by Mrs, Joe Smith at
Isnaeio.
II has been whispered that an
electric railway from Durango up
l.ightner Greek may be one of the en-
torpfises OF the near future. Coun.
try homes within reach of the city
suggest the idea; Plenty OF good
water from the creek and wells at
from ten to thirty feet. presents an
induoemcnt TO both speculators and
home buildew.