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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10
Notice of Final Settlement.

In the matter of the estate of John
Macbeth, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on Mon
day, the 18th day of May A. D., 1902
being one of the regular days of the
March term of the county court of La
Plata county, in the state of Colorado,
l. Thomas Macbeth, executor of said
estate, will appear before the Judge OF
said court and present my final settle.
ment as such executor, pray the ap-
proval OF the same and will then ap-
ply to be discharged as such executor
at which time and place any person
in interest may appear and present
objections to the same If any there
be
Dated at Durango. Colorado. March
27, 1902
THOMAS MACBETH,
Executor Of the estate Of John Mac
beth. deceased
First Pub. April 3.
Last Pub. May 6.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
pennrtment of the Interi.

Department OF the Interior,
Land Office at Durango, Cole,
April 3, 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 claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver at Durango, Colora-
do. on Saturday, May Sist. 1902, viz:
Jesse Il. Craig. who made homestead
entry No. 1913 for the f. " S. Z. 4
Sec. 90. S. W a n w Il and n. w,
u S. w, u Sec. 81, Tp.. 80 N r. 7 w,
n NJ. 7. NJ. He names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon and cultivation of said
land. viz Charles +. Bartholomew
Luke Lyons. Tulley Norwell and Ham
ilton Atterberry. all of Bayfield,, Colo
rado.
f. C. PERKINS. Register.
First Pub. April 10.
Last Pub. May 15.--'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10
APPLICATION FOR PATENT.

Application No. 1871 Survey No lj567
Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of
the act of congress, approved May 10. 1872. ITO
promote the development Of the mining resour-
ces OF the United states" William b. Orr,
whose postotiice is Durango, La Plata county,
Colo. claiming 1900 linear feet of the Daisv
vein, lode or mineral deposit. bearing gold sif-
Yer and lend with surface ground 800 feet in
width, lying and being situate within the Cali
fornia Mining District, county of La Plata and
state Il Colorado. has made application to the
United States for patent for the said mining
claim, which is more fully described as 10
metes aud bounds By the official plat herewith
posted, and by the field notes of survey thereof
now filed in the office of the register Of the
Durango Laud District, at Durango. Colo.
which field notes OF survey describe the boun.
daries and extent of said claim ON the surface
follows, to-wit;
7 80 n. r II " n NJ Pm, bears S3' 25' Il
iS7G.5 II cor No sur. No. 9ilj Kansas lode j
5 Sheek claimant bears 5 no 46' " 26ss It. a
ls56I bears i5o 10, 239 It, thence N 78o 10
+ 1850 It to cor No 2. whence n spruce 3 #
diam blazcd and scribed BT2X 1851 bears u
It to cor No g. whence a spruce 2 fl
diam hlazed and scribed 3 7 3 X lb567 bears N
scribed 7 Y 1857 bears $ 100 sO W 6O.6 1t
thence 5 i61 so f 300 4 to cor. No. /, the place
of beginning, containing iO.33l acres and form
MpA. " P''' OF 'H' T. sec I % n X IL y" \
Adjoining claimants to this lode none on
other lodes' y Freeman ct al on the east
with Joe Graft lode, The said mining
claim, being of record in the Office
of the Recorder of La Plata county
at Durango; oolo., in the county and state
aforesaid the presumed general course of di
rection of the said Daisy vein lode or mineral
deposit being shown upon the plat posted here
with, as near as can be determined from pres
ent Developments this claim being for 1900 lin
ear feet thereof. together with the surface
ground shown upon the official plat. The said
claim being designated as No. 1867 in the official
plat And any all persons claiming adversely
the mining ground, vein, lode promises or any
rortion thereof so described. surveyed. plated
their adverse claims duly filed according tc
law and the regulation Hereunder, during the
sixty days period of publication hereof. with
the register of the United States Land Office al
Durango in the state of Colorado they will be
barred by virtue Of the provisions of said stat
ute. F &. PERKINS. Register. z
First Pub April 10.
Last pub JIIna 10
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10
FARMERS AND FRUIT
GROWERS ARE BUSY

Special Telephone TO The Herald
AZTEC n NJ April 9,-Spring Is
certainly here, The warm days of the
past week have started vegetation in
good shape and In a few days apricot
and peach trees will be in full bloom.
Farmers are busy plowing and plant.
ing crops and general activity prevails.
Indications point to hountiful crops
this season.
An order OF Lady Maccabces has
been instituted here by Mrs. DIR
barnes Of Durango, who has been here
for some days Interesting ladies' in the
order,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Land Act, June 8, 1873.

United States Land Office, 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 August A. 1892, Thomas ]. Ar.
fington of Pennington, county of San
Juan, Territory of New Mexico, has
this day filed his sworn statement No.
521, for the purchase of the w. II N
w. "A of section No. 30, in township
No. "a N, range No. 10 w. N. MP.
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-
ceiyer 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
once on or before said 9th day of
May. 1902
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication Feb. 20.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

Colorado counties that are com
PEELED TO register warrants because OF
the non payment OF an exorbitant tax
levied against the railroads are simply
reaping some OF the fruits OF fusion in
this state II II should transpire that
unreasonable tax placed upon them.
the end viii be the same-tho people
win finally be called upon to foot the
bill II might be Just as well to let
woll enough alone. II is wrong to
rob tho railroads on taxes. Just AS
much ms II would be to heap an un.
reasonable burden upon the farmer.
minor or atockgrowcr.-Dol Norte
prnAneclOr.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Land Act, June 8, 1873.

United States Land Office, 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 4, 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. E. a
S. f. u Sec. 10, and N. " N. E. u
and S. w u N. e. a of section No
30, in township No. "a N, range No
10 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 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
Anv 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.
First Publication February 90
Last Publication May 8.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

In County Mayo. Ireland, a wooden
boat believed to be nearly 1000 years
old was recently dug up by some la
borcrs The boat, beautifully carved
from the trunk OF tree, Is of oak. 46
feet long. and In perfect state OF
preservation. SO hard is the wood
that the batcbets OF the men scarcely
left an Impression, Provision VIII be
made TO receive the relic In the Dub.
lin Museum.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

Canada. which has been frightened
by the great number Of her sons who
are cmigratiug TO the United States,
is now scared because good many
Americans are going into Canada. 1t
is hard to please our Northern neigh
Dor She thinks that the American
immigrants will create a sentiment in
favor of annexation. This is probab-
ly true Almost all the annexation
talk which is heard IS on the other
side Of the line Everybody who
thinks anything about 1t knows that
annexation would help Canada more
than It could the United States.
This consideration and the related
fact that annexation is sure to come
eventually. are the reasons why this
country Is not saying much about it.
Political union with the United States
will be very live issue in Canada he
fore many more years pass.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

State of Colorado, county Of La
Plata, SIS.
In the District court.
William p Vale, Trustee, for himself
and all others in like interest. Plain
tiff,
VS..
The Pittsburgh and Conejos Cattle
Company, Jonathan Wainwright, G.
T. Richards. l.. II. Partridge and
Lisle Wainwright. Defendants.
pany, Jonathan Wainwright. G. T.
Richards, l., II. Partridge and Lisle
Wainwright. Defendants.
The people of the state of Colorado,
To the Pittsburgh and Conejos Cattle
company. Jonathan Wainwright, G. T.
Richards, l.. H. Partridge and Lisle
Wainwright the defendants above
named, greeting.
You are hereby required to appear
In an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff in the Dis
trict court of La Plata cou nty, state
OF Colorado. and answer the complaint
therein within twenty days after the
service hereof, If served within this
county. or. If served out of this coun-
ty. or by publication, within thirty
days after the service hereof, exclu-
siye OF the day of service; or judg.
ment by default will be taken against
you according to the prayer of the
complaint And If copy of the com
plant in the above entitled action be
not served with this summons. or If
the service hereof be made out of this
state, then ten days additional TO the
time hereinbefore specified for appear
aHce and answer Will be allowed be
fore the taking of judgment by default
as aforesaid.
The said action is brought by plain.
tlff as a stockholder in The Pittsburg
and Conejos Cattle company. for him
self and all others in like interest. to
set aside that certain deed and instru-
ment of conveyance purporting to
have been executed by and on behalf
of said defendant company and having
date on or about August 3rd, 1901, and
recorded in the Office of the clerk and
recorder of said La Plata county on or
about August 7th. 1901. in Book SO, at
page $50 of the records of said office,
and purporting to convey to the de
fondant Johnathan Wainwright. the
real estate and property in said La
Plata county. Colorado. therein de
scnbed, and being all the property and
assets OF said defendant company, for
a pretended consideration of thirteen
thousand dollars. and to have such
conveyance adjudged and ordered to
be void and of no effect and to have a
receiver appointed to take charge Of
said property and the books, papers
property and assets of said defendant
company, and for a dissolution of said
corporation and distribution of its
property and assets, and for other and
further relief as will more fully ap,
pear from the complaint in said action
TO which reference is here made.
And you are hereby notified that II
YOU fail to appear, and to answer the
said complaint as above required. the
said plaintiff will take judgment
against you by default according to
the prayer of said complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal
of said District court at Durango. in
said county. this 18th day of March. A
D. 1902
j. G. PRICE, Clerk.
tSeaD District Court of La Plata
county Colorado.
First Pub. April 10
Last Pub. May s.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

For heavens sake do not. work
up reputation for sticking your
nose into other peoples business.
II there is one thing more despica'
than another u IL the trait so
many have Of pryiug into arairE
that DO not concern them. As
general rule, those who nose
around about other peoples busl-
ness have no business Of their own
to attend TO. and not brains
enough to attend TO 1t If they
had
Tho above Is from the Ouray Plain
dealer and the writer must have hat
the Durango Democrat In mind wher
penning the squib. owing to the pa
per's desire to poke Its nose in and
regulate eyerybody's business,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10
STRAY NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
deTsigned has taken up one dark brown
mare. branded half circle r. on left
shoulder. bald-faced and four white
legs. about eight years old. This
horse came to my place last Septem-
Der and has been cared for to date.
The owner can have same by paying
for this notice and cost of feeding
said animal. ED. NJ. BROWN
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

The fnal and revised figures for
the lraek.laying of the United States
for the year 1901 have Just been pub
lished They show n construction OF
6222 miles Of main trnck for the year
as compared with bo57. which was the
estimate made Just before 1901 closed.
Texas led all the rest OF the states
and territories with $50 miles. Okla.
homa vas second with i27 and New
Mexico was third with 259.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Durango. Colo,

Land Office at Durango. Colo,
March %, 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 claim, and that said
proof will be made before the register
and receiver of the U. S. land office
at Durango Colorado. on June 3, 1902,
viz. John C. Bailey. Bayfield,. La Pla-
ia county Colo, for the S. Z. Il of
S. w. Y and south y of the S. e a
of section 10. and ~ E. 4 of N. E 4
OF section Is. township 50 north
range 6 west n. NJ, p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land. viz:
Charles Black, Henry Nelson. James
Mari and Silas John Inby, all of Bay
field. La Plata county, Colo.
F.. C. PERKINS, Register
First Pub March 81.
Last Pub. May L.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

The semi-annual report OF the Lon.
don and Northwestern railway shows
a decrease of working expenses
amounting TO G32.s09. and an In
crease OF receipts of e39. .270. Accord
ing to the report this result is TO be
attributed largely TO the adoption OF
American engines. The heavier en-
gincs used resulted In a saving OF 32s
trains between certain points,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

The dozen or 30 Democrats who
are anxious to be named for governor
this fall viii be mighty glad the con.
vcntion let them down easy when the
returns show a Republican victory.
which is sure to be the result Voters
are not going to put up with fusionists
or those who have trained with the
vears
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10
COLORADO G. SOUTHERN
DIVIDENDS GUARANTEED

DENvED. Colo. April "a New
York special to the Post this after
noon say: The recent purchase Of
The Colorado & Southern railroad by
Mr. Hawley has behind IT an arrange
ment TO increase dividends to four
per cent The Union Pacific and San
tn Fe being the real directors Of the
movement and Jointly guaranteeing
the dividends Colorado & Southern
is now earning three per cent
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

The statements cmioating every day
that the Republican press and party
leaders are arrayed against the eight
hour proposition is a lie pure and sim.
pie. That they are arrayed against
the Bueklin bill is true and with the
assistance OF thousands of Democratic
voters will bury the proposition so
deep II VIII never be resurrected.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

II is said that Prof Haeckcl has
consented to sit for statue to Prof
Harrow Magnusscn. The statue viii
probably be placed in the Geological
Gardens at Jena One OF Prof Hack.
els friends some years ago gave
i5 600 marks for this purpose
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

II is gratifying TO learn that one re
suit OF the recent Park avenue flrc has
been the awakening OF proprietors OF
hotels to the necessity OF thorough
FIRE inspection. and the Improvement
of existing rc-fgh,ing apparatus
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

bath House John" ia too much for
the Chicago reformera who thought
they had him downcd His majority
was over two thousand however. The
boss of the Flrs, ward seems 60 have
a oinch on the people
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

The farmers OF la Plata county are
not going to be hoodwinked into yo-
ting for the Bucklin amendment,
They are possessed OF sufficient intolll-
gcnce 10 know that II means increased
taxation for thom.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

According 10 the testimony OF Act
ing Governor Wright the inSurrec,ion
in the Philippines is confined to Ave
per cent OF the territory, which is
really smaller proportion than eS'
lists in the congress OF the United
United States.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

The state of Colorado has strangle
hold on fusion. and next fall will wit
ness the end OF the combination move.
ment. The people OF Colorado have
learned to admire the good, old-fash-
ioned contest OF political parties as
against a combination for position and
spoils. Norte Prospector
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

Tesla looks for n revolution hy
which win be brought about the
transmission OF vast quantities OF On
ergy for industrial purposes TO the
most distant points on the globe with
out wires" People who are kept
busy dodging street cars wonder If
wireless energy viii add TO their ,rou
bles
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

The Massachusetts legislnture "
discussing the question OF the militia
tive and referendum with as much scnt
as was once shown by the lawmakers
of Kansas and Nebraska in the same
direction
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

st Louis might Just es well do the
handsome and postpone the eXhlbi
ton. Tha, II win not he ready for
opening next year goes withou, say.
Ing This doing two years talking
and one years work doesn't work we'll
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

Before the advent OF another Easter
celebration the paragraphers ought to
devise some new Jokes about Easter
millinery.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

The fact that Mark Hanna has never
had trouble with his employees, pays
the highest wage and is willing NJ all
times to meet with lahoring men and
insist that others do the same thing.
lie not pleasing TO Democratic agi,a.
tors
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

Tn Bucldlin amendment IL doomed
And along with II the Democratic par
ty that promulgated IT, Az Adams OF
Dolores remarked. the bill viii defeat
the party nj the polls this fall
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

An electric automobile mail deliv.
cry was recently lnaugurstcd In Min.
nespolis. and is said 10 have proven
Itself IN every way efficient
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

p s Douglass & Co. are reaching
out for trade. As a sample the Arm
received three large orders from Sil.
vcrton this morning-on the whole
sale order. The house carries fine
goods and is bound TO win trade.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

The fght against Teller ringing in
seems to be increasing In Democratic
circles The unterrined want 81.
mon pure Democrat
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

Denver Republican cartoon depict.
ing orman running after second term
nomination IN good The governor
certainly has rocky road 10 travel.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

II will soon be David Bennett Hill's
time to announce Democratic policy
for 1904 Bryan. Wntterson aud 9th.
erH have hhd their say.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

Denver Republican wants all the
large buildings washed and the nat.
ural beauty OF the cdificcs restored
Very good idea
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

partisan circles. In this respepct Chi
cago has cast politics aside for faithful
service and beneficial results have fol
lowed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

The Milwaukee election means
nothing politically. Rose was simply
reelected He made good mayor
during his first term and the voters re
warded him which should be general
ly commended In all but absolutely
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

Charles s. Stiiwell left for Denver
this morning to be absent week or
ten days. Been several years since
Charley took a vacation and a few
days rest will do him good
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

During the year 1901 nearly half a
million cases OF champagne were i'm
ported into the United States. 1t will
be remembered ms an extra dry year
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Warmers White Wine of Tar
Syrup. the best cough remedy on
earth 20 and 50 cents For sale by
j l.. Parsons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

Race horse men with their ami.
mails are arriving and the spring meet
promises to be the best In the history
of the association.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

pal tax Of cents a volume on novels
Such a move ON the part of the United
States might curtail the production
Of colonial romances
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

The proposed route Of the Durango
Pennington automobile line Will
leave Aztec out. Wouldn't 1t be better
to have line down the Animas river?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

Objection is made to the election of
so many lawyers TO congress. but the
custom at least keeps them out OF the
courts.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

The Fair is catering to an unusually
large millinery business this year and
Miss Jackson and assistants are kept
on the rush People have money and
women can have new hats and arc
improving the opportunity.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10
From Wednesdays Daily,

The Famous is displaying a hand
some line OF summer fabrics which
for style and price cannot be excelled
in the state.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

The Denver q Rio Grande has le, a
contract for 45 miles of road In the
Gunnlson country.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

Wanted-A girl or woman seven
miles from Durango. Mrs. G. w.
Hating. Animas valley. i1w
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

The baseball season VIII soon be
opening and then life insurance com
panies will bar umpires.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10
wARsHlP WISCONSIN is BACK.
Returns to San Francisco After cruis,
OF 1859 Miles.

SAN FRANCISCO. Calf April 3
The Wisconsin has returned from the
longest cruise OF any battleship on
record-l9.5ls miles At Magdalena
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

J NJ Morgan and George Leep hav'
secured lease on the saloon buildini
at present occupied by Mr. Swanson
and viii occupy the same after tn,
18th. or as soon az the building 4
renovated and properly fixed up. !
viii be known as the Neglected"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

G. o. Taylor Whistles. mellow and
pRlatable.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

The Neglected mine now furnishes
employment to over fifty men In diff
ferent avenues. mostly on the mine.
The others are engaged In making i'm.
proyemcnts and packing ore from the
mine and supplies back The pay roll
means much for Durango as at least
folr or Ave people are supported to
every working man.