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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31
/, RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION DUR.
ING 1903.
o


The present year with its 5723 miles
of new railroad and the past few years
which have given about the same re
suits seem TO show conclusively that
the era of trunk line railway construc
tion in this country is passed Two
reasons may be assigned for this fact
wiz: the railway construction of ear
lier years was far in advance of tn,
commercial necessities OF the country
the railroads were purposed to serve
and a check was placed upon reckless
railway building when Wall street be
gan taking a hand in the management
of railway properties.
For many years those who placed
their money IN railway lines built ives,
of the Missouri river through deserts
to the Pacific coast were compelled
not only to forego returns Lut TO also
see their properties go through bank
ruptcy before the development of the
co ntry was sufficient to produce
Tonnage which promised the payment
of dividends. Even now. with several
years oi phenomenal prosperity, some
OF the main western trunk lines have
not been able to reach a dividend pay
ing period. In the East the condition
was not quite so bad but even there
railway building was so in excess o.
the demands of traffic that many rail
roads suffered bankruptcy. AS a re.
suit railway building east of Chicago
has in recent years amounted to very
little. In the West, according to the
report for the year, the construction
has been confined to the development
of new territory tributary to the mair
trunk lines. In Oklahoma, which lie
the states AMI territories in new build
ing. the construction consisted en-
tirely OF feeders TO the Santa Fe 'Fris.
co and Rock Island main lines. For
years to come this will undoubtedly
be the character of new railway build.
ing-the filling in and rounding oui
OF existing trunk systems to enable
them to best serve the country ma
turally tributary to them.
The building reports of the past
five years have also strongly reflected
the new method of railway manage
ment. In times past when a railroad
desired to extend its lines and reach
new productive oenters of new dis
trihuting centers other lines reaching
those centers fought the move bitterly
and parallel and competing line was
usually the inevitable result. With
the notable exception of the Pennsyl
vania's fight against the Gould invas
ion of Pittsburg existing lines are now
Offering comparatively little opposition
to the extension of connecting lines
Illustrative of this was the contract
whereby the St Paul uses the Harri
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior.

United States Land Office, Durango.
Colorado. November 81. 1903.
Notice Is hereby given that John w.
Sites OF Durango. La Plata county.
Colorado. has filed notice OF Intention
to make proof on his desert-land
claim No. 10l for the s. T.. u N. e. u
Sec. 20. N. e. v. N. W. Y. S. N N. w.
u. N. " S. w. Y. S. w. u N. Il. Y. N.
w. Y S. e. v. Sec. 21. Township "a
n. Range 8 W.. before the Register
and Receiver at United States Land
Office. Durango, Colo. on Friday. the
Sth day Of January, 1904.
He names the following witnesses to
prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation OF said land: William II
White. of Durango. Colorado; Benja-
min Todd. OF Durango. Colorado. VII.
liam Sisley. Of Durango, Colorado:
Gustavus Stuckman. OF Durango, Col
OradO.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication Nov. 20.
Last Publication Dec. 81.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31
THE BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT
MAN CAN GIVE HIM WIFE,

once upon time a man said to his
wife, on Christmas morning. as he
watched his little child romp among
the wealth OF Christmas toys. "Darl.
Ing, let me take the baby downtown
and show him the boys,"
The woman saw the CLEAN OF pride
in her husbands eyes and realized
that sweet triumph of vile wnen she
sees that the man is proud,r of his
domestic joys than of his cidi reputa.
tion as prince of gay chaps. able
10 drink strong men under the table
and perform leafs OF gallantry and
daring
That he wished to show the child to
his o.. comrades ON Christmas morn.
ing pleased her. 1t warmed her heart
with glow OF domestic and motherly
triumph. And so she dressed the child
in its beautiful Christmas clothes
all in white-a pearl of humanity with
the htsh OF rose leaves in its chubby
cheeks, and the man strobe away with
a shout OF joy.
Truly she had understood The old
prince of booze-fighters wanted to let
his old companions feast their eyes up
ON his beautiful child; he wanted them
: 10 behold the flower OF his love and
realize that lie was no longer one oil
them, because he had something in
hniteiy better 10 live for.
But he did not return for the Christ
mas dinner, and, with gray face, a wo-
man sat alone at the table, the bright
roses pinned ON her bosom a mockery
that even Despair would pity.
She knew. And when the man
struggled to lis feet, and looked wildly
about him. and tried to think where
the baby was, he did the only thing
that a man can do He swore an oath
so terrible, that even the fiends shud-
dered. that never again would liquor
touch his lips.
Many man spoils Christmas today
with the ghasuy taint of rum. Youth
is strong and rejoices in It's feats OF
endurance. 1t is proud of its wounds
1t waves aloft the vipers OF evil and
laughs at their attempts TO string the
strong, bold hands at their necks.
How beautiful your terrible eyes
are says the young man TO the vip-
er. holding ii close TO his cheek anu
tantalizng it, Il bear charmed life.
o spirit of evil.''
But it is braver to trample the ser
pent under foot. And many man
who loves his vile and children car
make Christmas, 1903, ever beautiful,
to them-ever remembered in their
prayers-by swearing the oath tina,
heroes never break.-Denver Post.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land. Act June 8, 1879.


United States Land Office. Durango.
Colorado. Oct. "a. 1903.
Notice is hereby given that In com
pliance with the provisions OF the act
OF Congress of June 8, 1878, entitled
An act fol the sale OF timber lands
in the States OF California. Oregon
Nevada and Washington Territory"
States by act OF August 4, 1892. John
IL. Alexander, OF Animas City, county
Of La Plata, State OF Colorado. has
this day filed In this office his sworn
statement No. 764, for the purchase
OF Lots 2 and and s. 10. u N. w. "A
OF Section No u, in Township No. 80
N, Range No. 8 w. N. NJ. Z. NJ, anu
5. w. u s. L. u Sec. 81. Township
40 N. Range w. N. NJ. =. NJ, and
will offer proof to show that the land
sought Is more valuable for Its timber
or stone than for agricultural pur.
poses. and 10 establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Re
ceiver at Durango, Colorado, on Sat
urday, the 9th day OF January. 1904.
He names AZ Witnesses: Charles
G. Carpenter, OF Durango. Colorado /,
John Lillard. OF Durango. Colorado :
Platt Woods. OF lockwood, Colorado (;
Thomas Hamor, Of lockwood, Colo
RADIO.
Any and all persons claiming ad
versely tho above described lands are
requested TO file their claims in this
office on OF before said 9th day OF Jan
uary, 1904.
f. C. PERKINS, Register.
First Publication Nov. 8.
Last Publication. Ian Z
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31

II is almost a certainty that Arizona
and New Mexico, If admitted at this
session. Will be made one state. tenn
porarily-to be called "Mesamonte.
the name to go to what Is now New
Mexico. when Arizona has 900 900 pop
ulation and with that can claim state
hood for itself as the state of Arizona
1t is also proposed to detach that por-
ton of Arizona lying north of the
Grand Canon of the Colorado and add
it to Utah, though there is some SEN
timental objection TO that. This
tract is known as Bad Mans Land
the wanted men and hlde-out despera-
does of both Arizona and Utah finding
ii a haven of refuge. He from Ari-
zona is safe because his sheriff cannot
cross the Colorado Canon except al
one place, and of course don't cross
while the Utah criminal seeking asy-
lum there is safe from his sheriff be-
cause Of the imaginary line which d.
vides the two geographical divisions
along lat. $40 N. All hail Mesa
monte" land of mesa and mountain.
We hope soon to doff our sombrero to
Senator Otero. Santa Fe is to be the
capital of Mesamonte.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31
ANSWER 1T HONESTLY.
Are the Statements Of Durango citi.
xens Not More Reliable Than
Those Of Utter Strangers7


This is a vital Q iestion.
1t is iraught with interest to Duran.
60
II permits of only one answer.
1t cannot be eyaded or ignored.
A Durango citizen speaks here.
Speaks for the welfare Of Durango
A citizens statement Is reliable.
An utter strangers doubtful.
Home proof is the best proof.
Charles Burgess, now retired. liv
ing In the Edelman block. on First
avenus, says: After two years OF
suffering from kidney complaint.
thanks to Doan's Kidney Pills, | have
enjoyed for four months solid com
fort and have been free from aches
and pains. Is it any wonder | am
forced to say that the remedy is the
best In the world. have been so
used up taht | could not get around
and when man is In misery half of
the time, owing to painful and ach-
ing back, his lot is far from enviablc.
incidentally complaining 10 friend
he advised me TO go to George e. TIFF
fany. Jr.'s drug store for Doan's Kid
ney Pills. followed his advice, and
within As hours after | took the first
dose | was relieved, Anyone exper.
iencing such marked benefit from the
use OF a medicine would be foolish not
to continue ii, and continued teh
treatment until | had taken three
boxes. When | think of the excru-
ciating fearful pain through my lions
and in my limbs, of the frequent head
aches | endured, the dizzy spells from
which | suffered, and recollect that
the secretions from my kidneys were
very distressing and annoying. when
could not find a position in which |
was comfortable, despite all my en-
deavors to alter this state of affairs.
must confess il is very hard to under
stand ohw simple pill could bring
about such radical change am
pleased to make the above statement
so that others may profit by my eX
perience."
For sale by all dealers Price soc
box, FosterMllburn Co.. Buffalo,
N. Y. sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name, Doan's and
take no other.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June .. 1873.

Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873.
United States Land Office. Durango
Colorado. Nov. 8, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that In com
piiance with the provisions of the act
OF Congress of June 3, 1878, entitled.
An act tor the sale OF timber lands
in the states OF California, Oregon, Ne
yada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States
by act OF August A. 1892, Charles G..
Mumma. of Durango, county of La
Plata, State OF Colorado, has this day
hled in this office his sworn statement
No. 7Oo Tor the purchase OF the S. W
of n. Il. u and N. VI OF s. h. "a OF
Section 33, in Township No. SO NJ,
Range No W. N. NJ. T.. NJ, and win
offer proof TO show that the land
sought is more valuable for It's timber
or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses. and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Re-
ceiyer at Durango. Colorado, on Sat
urday. the lJtn day of January. 1904.
He names as Witnesses. John S.
Baisden, OF Durango. Colorado, Rob
ert Nelson. OF Durango, Colorado,
Samuel Baisden. OF Durango, Colo
rado., Benjamin IL. Hooker. OF Du-
range. Colorado
Any and all persons claiming ad
versely the aboye-described lands are
requested TO file their claims in this
ONCE on or before said 10th day oil
January, 1904.
+. c. PERKINS. Register.
First Pubncation, Nov. IL.
Last Publication, Jan. II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31
SALE OF TIMBER ON SCHOOL
LANDS.

Notice is hereby given that will sell. at public
auction. 10 the highest responsible bidder on the
18th day OF January 1904, at .. m. o clock at
Capital binding, Denver. colorado, the timber
above ten inches in diameter on the following
described lands in La Plata County, dorado,
to-witi N. !, OF &c. 8, Town 81 N Range q W
minimum price per 100 feet, 81. Is. S. u Of SEC
70, Town - n Rangeq w. minimum price per
than the minimum price per /. go (, CT as given
above, The timber will DC sold in tracts and
in order as above described. The terms of pay
purchaser will be required to pay all costs incur.
red IN the making of this sale The purchaser
shall furnish bond required by law, and
shall enter into an agreement with tho State
Board of Land Com issioners to comply with
AL the provisions OF the statutes relating to
the cutting Of timber on state lands.
MARK q. wOODRUFF,
Register State Board Land Comm sioners.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land. Act June ., 1873.
United States Land Office. Durango.
Colorado. November 7, 1903.
Notice Is heheby given that In COM
pliance with the provisions OF the act
II Congress of June 3. 1873. entitled,
An act for the sale OF timber lands
N the states of California, Oregon, Ne
!ada, and Washington Territory" rs
extended to all the Public Land states
oy act of August 4. 1892, Lou Fawcett.
)f Durango. county OF La Plata, State
If Colorado, has this day filed in this
Jflice his sworn statement No. 765, for
he purchase OF the w. Vi s. Il. u OF
Sec. IL. and N. w. u N. Il. u and N.
=. u N. w. a OF Section No. IA, In
Township No SO North, Range No.
I w. n. NJ. Z. NJ. and Will offer proof
20 show that the land sought is more
,aluable for its timber or stone than
Tor agricultural purposes, and to es-
tablish her claim to said land before
Colorado, on Friday, the 18th day OF
January, 1904
She names as Witnesses: II. D. Nc
Bride. of Durango. Colorado; Wilkie
McLin. of bayfield,, Colorado; Theo-
dore Mutton. of bayfield,. Colorado:
Samuel N. Parks. Of bayfield,. Colo
rado.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
yersely the above-described lands aro
requested to file their claims In this
office on or before said 18th day Of
January, 1904.
f. C. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication Nov. IL.
Last Publication Jan. IA.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31

induced this country to change Its
isthmian canal plans from Nicaragua
to Panama. When a treaty was sub
mitted giving Colombia 100000
down and s250,000 year for allowing
this coun r. to spend 100000. 900 on
the isth!ian canal, Colombia marked
up the figures Immensely, and added
thu even lhe advance might not be
saIisfactnr. The protest Of the Unit
ed States aF''nst the fragrant acts OF
Colomil Lad faith will be an ef-
fective one
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31

The dinner to Mayor-elect McClel-
Ian. which is to be held in New York
on Monday. January A. is to be more
ambitious affair than anything of the
sort which has taken place recently.
Ex-President Cleveland, ex-senator
Hill, ex-Secretary Carlisle, eX-Con-
sressman Cochran, Senator German
md other Democratic leaders are TO
be there. The presence of those dig
nitaries will attract for the gathering
the attention of the country. Last,
but not least, Charles F. Murphy, the
Tammany boss. will be the master oil
ceremonies.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31
Ne 6HH&}na1 *H&&}n
heM Strauss Coos |
CoPPer-riveted
OVeHallS

man lines. thereby obvlating the ne
cessity OF construction from Omaha or
Evarts to the coast. similar con-
tract between the Rock Island and
Southern Pacific whereby the former
secures an FL Paso-coast line and the
more recent contract which will en-
able the Frisco to reach New Orleans
without building a line from Mem
phis. The future development OF the
western country may be such as to
invite the construction of one or more
additional trunk lines, but trunk line
construction east OF the Mississippi
river will probably never be revived.
Record. Herald.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Ao, June 3. 1878.


United States Land ONCE, Durango.
Colorado, November n, 1903.
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 g. 1902. Charles Mage
lin. of Durango. County OF La Plata.
State OF Colorado, has this day filed
in this office his sworn statement No.
i6S. for the purchase OF the Lot of
Section No. ., in Township 30 n,
Range . w, and Lot 2, In Section No
S2, in Township No Sc n. Range No
w. n. Nj. p. NJ. and wall 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 Office
at Durango on Friday. the Goth day
OF January, 1904.
He names as witnesses; Frank
Downing, OF Durango, Colorado, Mar
ion Underhill, of Animas City; Wash
ington Smith, OF Animas City; John
w. Sites, OF Durango, Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above-dcscribed lands are
requested to file their claims In this
office on or before said goth day OF
January. 1904.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication No. 26
Last Publication Jan. 2S.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act Jun. 3, 1s7s.

Timber Land. Act June 8, 1879.
United States Land Office. Durango,
Colorado. November 10, 1908.
Notice Is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions Of the act
Of Congress oil June 3, 1873. entitled,
AN act for the sale of timber lands ia
the States OF California. Oregon, Me-
yada. and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land states
by act Of August 4, 1882, Wilkie Nc
Lin. of Bayfield,, county Of La Plata.
State of Colorado, has this day fled
In this Office his sworn statement No.
1863 for the purchase OF the s. f. Y OF
n. w. V. S. " N. L. Y and N. E. Y OF
s. T.. 4 of Section No. 27. in Town
ship No. 36 N. of Range No. I 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 Register.
and Receiver at Durango. Colorado, on
Friday. the 18th day OF January. 1904.
He names as Witnesses: johnnie
Farrell. Of Bayfield,. Colorado; Theo-
dore Mutton. OF bayfield,. Colorado;
Samuel NJ. Parks. OF Bayfield,, Colo
RADIO; Anderson ]. Chitwood. Of Du-
range, Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested 20 file their claims in this
Office on or before said 2sth day OF
January. 1901.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication Nov. 20.
Last Publication, Jaa. q.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31
Alaskan Boundary Decided.

The recent decision of the Alaskan
boundary commission uphods all OF
the American contentious, except the
possession of the Portland canal and
some Islands in It's vicinity. The dc
cision of prominent physicians every.
where upholds the claim made in re.
gard to Hostetter's Stomach Bltters.
that it is the best medlcin ever com
pounded for stomach. liz - nd kid,
ney Ills. This popular dec n is sec.
onded by thousands of persons who
have been cured of dyspepsia, lndiges,
lion. headache, biliousness, insomnia,
constipation. chills, colds or malaria,
fever and ague. Women, too. join in
praising the Bitters as tonic. regula.
Tor and health builder. Be sure to
give it trial, also get Il free copy
Of our 1904 Almanac from your drug
dist.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31
A Frightened Horse,

Running like mad down the street,
dumping the occupants out. or hun
dred other accidents,are every day oc
currences. 1t behooves everybody te
have a reliable salye handy. and there
is none as good as Bucklen's Arnica
Salye. Burns. cuts. sores, eczema
and piles disappear quickly under its
soothing effect rs cents at G. L. Tif
iany's drug store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31

Il was much aafilicted with sciati.
ca" writes Ed C. Mud. Iowaville. Sedg-
wick Co.. Kan, going about on
crutches and suffering deal OF pain.
was induced to try Billiards. Snow
Liniment, which relieved me. | used
three SOC bottles. 1t is the greatest
liniment | ever used. have recon-
mended 1t to a number Of persons; all
express themselves as being benefited
by 1t. now walk without crutches.
able to perform great deal Of light
labor on the farm" 25c. 60c and 500.
Sold by J. L. Parsons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31
HEART FLUTTERING.

Undigested food and gas in the
stomach. located Just below the heart.
presses against il and causes heart
palpitation When your heart trou-
bies you in that way take Herbine for
few days You will soon be all
right. soc. Sold by ]. L. Parsons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31
A Costly Mistake.

Blunders are sometimes very ex
pensive. Occasionally life itself is the
price OF mistake, but you'll never be
wrong If you takeDr Kings New Life
Pills for headache, Dyspepsia. Dizzi
ness. liver or bowel troubles. They
are gentle, yet thorough. 25 Gems. al
G. Il. Tiffany, Jr.'s Drug Store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31

A glass or two of water taken half
an hour before breakfast will usually
keep the bowels regular. Harsh ca
thartics should be avoided. When a
purgatiye is needed, take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
ton. For sale by all druggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31

More than three months ago the Co
lombian government was anxious over
the prospect of revolution in Pan
anna. Tae only question in Panama
was an opportunity, and 1t has sought
one foI years. To say that the United
States created the sentiment in any
degree whatever Is falsehood. 1t ex-
listed long before this country gave any
serious thought 20 the Panama route.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31
FOR A BAD COLD.

II you have bad cold you need q
good reliable medicine like Chamber
aims Cough Remedy to loosen and re
lieve IT, and to allay the irritation
and inflammation of the throat and
lungs For sale by all druggists
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31

Un7'e Sam has recently ratified
treaties with Panama. China and Gu
ba. If there are any other countries
desiring TO be pushed along, now is the
time to subscribe.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31

The theory of a Harvard professor
that Chicago will eventually be de-
stroyed by high water sounds fishy.
in view of the present altitude around
the hotels
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31

Nebraska Democrats have decided
Col. Bryan in 1896 and 1900. In an
other year the anti-Bryanites will be
wearing badges OF honor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31

1t must be very embarrassing to
itrangers in Chicago, Those who die
amt get into the cemetery, and those
who live are barred from the hotels
Dy the $50 rate.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31

Richey Bros. can furnish every little
girl In Town with doll. Most COM
plese stock In the West. Any prices
to suit the times
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31
WHY COLORADO CANNOT BE
DOWNED.

A writer in the World Today. dis
cussing the labor situation.in Colorado.
points out the reason why the long
succession of strikes in the state has
had such remarkably small effect on
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-31

Advsri.. your wants in The Herald
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-03-16
a GOLDEN JUDGMENT.

A man was arrested not long ago in
Missouri for burglary. 1t seems he had
forced an entrance into a large whole
sale store in the business district and
carried off lot of valuable mercnan-
disc. The entrance was made through
a back window, during the noon hour.
The clerk who was left in charge of
the safe had gone to one of the Offices
IN another part of the building. The
safe, containing thousands in gold,
was carelessly left wide open and
access to this fortune was easy. The
thief locked the safe without taking a
cent, but it was discovered later that
every DOUGLAS PATENT CLOSET
had been stolen from the wareroo1ns
1t is readily seen by this that the
Douglas is more valuable than gold to
one who understands values Bath, the
Plumber, will tell you why. Shop,
les King street.