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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. Land Of
flee at Durango, Colorado, March
IS, 1903.
Notice is hereby give nthat 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 at Durango Colorado, on
May 7th. 1903, viz: Clarence L. Rit-
ter claimant of Desert Land Entry
No. u for the west half (ls) of Sec
ton 10, Township "a North Range IL
West ~ NJ. p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
10 prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land.
viz: Marquis NJ. Preston. of Duran
go, Colorado; Thomas l.. Owens, of
Breen, Colorado; Edward Thatcher, of
Breen. Colorado; William Price, of
Breen, Colorado.
f. C. PERKINS. Register
First Publication, April 2.
Last Publication, May ~
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Ae. June 3, 1878.

Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions of the ac
OF congress OF June 8. 1878. enti
tied An act for the sale of timber
lands In the states of California. Ore
son, Nevada, and Washington Terri
tory. as extended to all the public
land states by act of August 1. 1892
Henry Thomas Henderson. of Duran.
go, county of La Plata, state OF Colo.
rado, has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement No. 656, for the
purchase of the Il. y of n. T.. Y of
Section "a, Il. " of S. II. "A of Sec
ton No. IS, in Township No. 3S N.
Range No. w, N. NJ. p. NJ, and will
oner proof TO show that the 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, Colo. on Saturday.
the 23rd day of May, 1908.
lie names as witnesses. A. l..
Pierce. of lockwood, Colo; Peter
Daum, of lockwood, Colo: e. e. Sey-
bold of Durango. Colo: Goody True,
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 23rd day of
May 1908.
F. C. PERKINS, Register
First Publication. March 18th.
Last Publication. May 81
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. Land OF
hce at Durango. Colo. April 2S. 1903
Notice is hereby given that the fol.
lowing named entryman has filed no
tce of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, And that
said proof will be made before the reg
lister and receiver at Durango, Colo.
on June 6. 1903. viz: William F.
Price, who made Desert Land Entry
No. 50 for the S. w a of n. w. u.
Sec. II, TIP. "a N, r. IL w, N. NJ. P.
NJ
He names the following witnesses
to prove his reclamation, improve
ment and cultivation of said land. viz:
Fred Sholes, of Hesperus. Colorado;
Clarence E. Ritter. of Durango. Colo
rado; NJ. NJ. Preston. of Durango, Col
orado; Hans Aspaas, of Content, Colo
RADIO.
f. c. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication. April 30.
Last Publication, June 4.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.
Timber Land. Act June 3, 1873.

Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
United States Land Office. Durango,
Colorado. April 20. 1908.
Notice is hereby given that in com.
pliance with the provisions of the act
of congress OF June ), 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 4. 1892. Maudeful II
Starkey, of Durango, county of La Pla-
ia, state of Colorado, has this day filed
in this office his sworn statement No.
$40, for the purchase of the N w. a
of n. w. u, S. Il N w. a and N. K.
Y of S. w. u of Section No. 10. in
Township No SO N, Range No. w.
n NJ. p. NJ, and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more val
liable 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 Du-
range, Colorado, on Friday, the 10th
day of July. 1903
He names as witnesses: b. N. Free
man, of Durango, Colo. Joe Cudney,
of Columbus, Colo; e. F. Greenlaw, of
Columbus, Colo; b. b. Bishop, of Co.
lumbus, 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 10th day of
July. 1908.
f. C. PERKINS, Register.
First Publication. April %.
Last Publication, June 25.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of Benjamin A. Rabie, de
ceased
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate OF
Benjamin A. Rabie, late of the county
of Worcester, and state of Massachu-
-setts, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county
court of La Plata county, at the court
house in Durango, at the March term
for probate business, on the last Mon
DAY (being the 25th day. of May next,
a Al which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the pur-
pose of having the same adjusted. All
persons indebted to said estate are re-
auested to make immediate payment
IL the undersigned.
Dated this 793rd day Of April, A. d.
1903.
F. C. PERKINS.
AS Administrator.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
NOTICE ron pusL,cAr,or.

|
| Timber Land. Act June 3. 1879.
United States Land ONCE. Durango,
Colo. April "a. 1908
Notice is hereby given that In com
pliance with the provisions Of tho act
OF congress of June ., 1873. entitled
an act for the sale OF timber lands in
the States of California. Oregon. Me-
yada. and Washington Territory A.
extended TO all the public land states
by act of August 4. 1892. Lizzie Gels
Ter. or Columbus. county OF La Plata.
State of Colorado, has this filed In this
of1cer her sown statement No. 677. for
the purchase of Lot /, Sec 4, Lots 2,
and OF Section No. g. Township
NO 10 N. Range No. w, N.
NJ. p. NJ. and win offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valua-
Bile for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish
her claim to said land before the regis
ter and receiver OF this office at Du-
range. Colorado. on Tuesday. the I4th
day of July. 1908.
She names as Witnesses: Henry
Wommer. of Columbus. Colo; Ben
Bennett, of Columbus. Colo; Louis
Wommer, of Columbus. Colo; Frank
Wommer. OF Columbus, 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 nth day of
July, 1903.
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication. April. 80
Last Publication. July 9.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 3. 1873.

Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873.
United States Land Office. Durango,
Colorado. April 20. 1903
Notice ls 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
the states OF California. Oregon. Ne
vada, and Washington Territory AS
extended TO all the public land states
by act of August 4. 1892, Warren l..
Mullin Of Columbus, county of La Pla.
ia, State of Colorado. has this day
filed in this Office his sworn statement
No. ga. for the purchase of the s. f.
a of s. Il. u of Section No. "a and
East " Of n. T.. u OF Section 25.
Township SO N. Range w. and N.
w u Of N. w. u OF Section 30. In
Township No. Sc N, Range No. 6 w,
N. NJ. p. NJ. and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more val
liable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes. and to establish
his claim to said land before the regis
ter and receiver OF this Office at Du-
range. Colorado, on Thursday, the 9th
day of July, 1908.
He names as witnesses; Joseph ..
Cudney, Efie L. Cudney. Alpheus NJ.
Creswell and Roy Smith. of Columbus,
La Plata county. Colorado.
ANY and all persons claiming ad-
versely the aboye-described lands are
requested to file their claims In this
office on or before said 9th day OF
July, 1908.
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First Publication, April 80. 1908.
Last Publication. July 2.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land. Ae. June }, 1878.

.
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
w. Adams. of Chattanooga, county OF
Hamilton, state OF Tennessee, has this
day filed in this Office his sworn state
ment No. G53. for the purchase of the
n. u \. L. !, Sec. %. and L. II OF $.
e. u of Section No. "a in Township
No. 3S N, Range No, 9 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 agricul
tural purposes, and to establish his
claim to said land before the register
and receiver of this Office at Durango,
Colorado, on Friday, the oath day of
April, 1908.
He names as witnesses: Peter
Daum, of lockwood. Colo; A, l..
Pierce, of lockwood, Colo. Edward
d. Seybold, of Durango, Colo. Ira
G. True. 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 oath day of
April, 1903.
f. C. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication, Feb. 10.
Last Publication. April %.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Desert Land. Final Proof.

Desert Land, Final Proof.
United States Land Office, Durango
Colorado. April 13, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that John
Weaver of Bayfield,, La Plata county
Colorado, has filed notice of intention
to make proof on his desert claim No
33, for the Northeast quarter of sec
ton 16, U township "a north range Z
west n. NJ, p. NJ, before the register
and receiver of U. S. land office al
Durango, Colo. on Thursday. the 4th
day of June, 1903
He names the following witnesses
10 prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation of said land: Henry y
Mueller. James II. Hollar Edward VI.
Henderson and George w. Rhoades
all of Bayfield,, La Plata county, Colo
RADIO.
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First Publication, April l6,
Last Publication, May 81"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land. Act June 3. 1877,

Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878.
United States Land Office, Durango.
Colorado. April 24th, 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.
Nevada, and Washington Territory. :"
as extended to all the public land
states by act OF August 4, 1892, George
Geisler. of Columbus, county of La
Plata state of Colorado, has this day
filed in this office his sworn state
ment No, G76. for the purchase of
Lots 2. 3, 4. Sec. 4, and Lot one OF
Section No. 5, in Township No. 35
N, Range No. 6 w. N NJ. p. NJ, and
Will offer proof to show that the land
sought Is more valuable for It's tim
Der or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses. and to establish his claim to
said land before the register and re-
ceiver OF this office at Durango, Colo
rado, on Tuesday, the 18th day OF July,
1908.
He names as witnesses: Henry
Womer, of Columbus. Colo: Ben Ben
nett. of Columbus, Colo, Louis Wom-
mer, of Columbus, Colo: Frank Wom-
mer of Columbus, 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 14th day Of
July, 1903
F. C, PERKINS. Register.
First Publication. April 30.
Last Publication. July Q.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land. Ae. Jun. a 1879

Timber Land. Act June 8. 1878.
United States Land Office, Durango
Colorado. April %. 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions of the nc,
of congress of June 3, 1873. entitled
An act for the sale of timber lands
the states of California. Oregon Ne
vada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the public land states
by act of August 4, 1892, Effie l.. Cud.
ney, of Columbus. county of La Plata.
state of Colorado. has this day filed
In this office her sworn statement No.
Go. for the purchase of the North.
West a of South-EastA and East y
OF Southwest u. and n. w. "A of S.
w of Section IA. in Township SO
~, Range No. w. n. NJ. p. NJ. and
VIII offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber
or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses, and to establish her claim to
said land before the register and re-
ceiver of this Office at Durango, Colo
RADIO. on Thursday. the 9th day of July.
1903
She names as Witnesses: Mary
Mullin, Warren l.. Mullin. Roy Smith
and Samuel NJ. Parks. all of Colum-
bus, La Plata county. 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
July, 1903
f. C. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication, April 80 1903.
Last Publication, July @
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

There is some discussion as to who
will be the leader of the Repub licans
on the floor of the house in the next
congressional term. The man who
had most influence in the house in
recent times was Joseph G. Cannon,
but he will be the speaker in the com
ing two years. Payne. Hepburn and
Sherman will be personages of great
influence. and Grosvenor will be heard
from. of course, with more or less fire.
quency in the debates, even ii he does
not count for much in the party's
councils.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office. Duranp

United States Land Office, Durango,
Colorado. March 13, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in com.
pliance with the provisions of the act
oil 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 4. 1892, Matte
Lowell. of Bayfield,. county of La
Plata, state of Colorado. has this day
hled in this office her sworn state
ment No. $50, for the purchase of the
lots three and four of Section No. G. in
Township No. S5 North. Range No. G
West. n. NJ. p NJ. and south IL of
southwest 4 of Section 81. Township
10 ~, Range w. N. M. p. NJ.
ana VIII oner proof to show
that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than
Tor agricultural purposes, and to estab.
lish her claim to said land before the
register and receiver of this Office at
Durango, Colorado. on Tuesday, the
26th day of May. 1903.
She names as witnesses: Jacob
Womer, Frederick Greathouse, Earl
Somers and Jess Howard. all of Bay.
held. La Plata county, Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad.
versely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims In this of
hce on or before said 26th day of May.
1903.
f. c. PERKINS, Register.
First Publication. March 10.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

Denver papers announce the organi.
zation of a Business Mems association
1or the purpose of combating union
aggression where considered ont of
reason. The promoters say the organ
ization will include 80 per cent of the
business interests.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

According to the budget submitted
TO the house of commons, the expenses
fol the British government for the
next fiscal year will be s719. no 900, a
reduction of slG0. 100000 from the pre-
vious year, Taking the population of
Great Britain and Ireland as 1000. 900
this about SIT per capita. The expens-
es of the government of the United
States for the current year will be
$461 .495,1S1, and for the next fiscal
year beginning July l. 1908, the appro.
priations are s445, 5,l94.SO2 Counting
the population of the United States as
SO,oOo,OOo. this is about $3.50 per capt
ia, difference of 81, Sc IN f1vor of
the citizens OF the United StGtes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

The general public is glad W. X
vanderbilt is married Maybe he will
rest easier-or possibly his troubles
may be en- again Either way makes
little difference 10 the average individ-
ual.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

Tomorrow is the big day at St.
Louis. The Herald editor is sorry
that he was not able to accept the in
Vitation OF the management to be pres
ent. but guess the show Will be pulled
off just the same.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

TWO years ago congress passed an
act authorizing he apoin' ment of a
military commission to recommend
'olr locations fo- the mobilization OF
the national guard 1t has long been
the rlan of the war INpar,nen TO
have annual encamDmeDtS at which
ihe ililitia of the ''fferent state; could
hC brought to" nthrr with several regi.
ments Of regular troops fc. the pur-
pose of drill, rifle contests and mill.
tary maneuvers. Such interstate en-
campments are considered of greater
advantage than those that have previ-
'sly been held, because of the inter.
80 and rivalry they will excite among
II q militia from tho GiIercnc states,
and the presence Of regular troops,
will, of course, inspire the national
guard to present the best possible ap
pearance and make the best possible
record in 1rill and craftsmanship.
1t is very often the case that militia
regiments make a better appearance
than the 'eguilrs on occasions of pa
parade. This is frequently noticed at
the presidential inaugurations in
Washington, when military organiza
tions in all parts of the country are
represented. 1t is perfectly na,ural
that a comparison with regular troops
should stimulate the zeal of the Ma
tional guard. 1t is also believed that
the militia can learn much from the
regulars by observation. particularly
with regard to the arrangement of the
camps. a.SsyE
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

On her trip to America this fall.
Nine. Patti will be accompanied by
twenty-one dogs and sixty birds. be
sides her husband and trained goat
1t must be her intention to stay over
and pick up few prizes at the
Worlds fair.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

The Russian bear is again after Chi
nese meat. One of these days the
bear will tackle more than he can com
fortably get away with.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

When it became known that Presi
dent Roosevelt was armed and In good
fighting trim. the plan to kidnap him
was abandoned
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

The Canon City council has instruct
ed the police to see that saloons close
at midnight and Sundays.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-31

st. Petersburg, July 3O.-The cere-
monies at the monastery at Sarof
promise to be very interesting.
The relics of Saint Seraphim will be
exposed for alteration after five days
of religious exercises. These relics
have been installed in a solid silver
casket beneath a silver baldachin. The
expense of the installation was borne
by the Emperor from his private purse,
and his majesty testified his interest
by writing the following marginal note
on the act of canonization: Read
with feelings of genuine pleasure and
deep emotion"
The monastery, which is the scene of
the ceremonial, is a womans asylum,
several miles from the village of Sar-
off, and forty miles from the nearest
railway station. The attendance in
cludes the Imperial family and court.
with many officials and multitudes OF
pilgrims. Temporary barracks have
been erected to shelter the more favor
ed guests, but the great majority OF
the pilgrims will be forced to sleep in
stables or in the open air.
The Holy Synod has issued a state
ment that it remarks the appearance
of a new miraculous intercessor as a
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-31
VIRGINIAN WEEDS IN sULU.
Edward II. MeIton's Bride Daughters
of MOhammedan Chief.
From the Baltimore su

From the Baltimore Sun.
Norfolk. Va, July Backward Hen
ry Melton of Summers, who went to
the Philippines in 1899, has just re-
turned with a bride. She is the daugh-
ter of a Sulu chief, and her name be-
fore marriage was Noonia Loa Lal,
which translated into English means
Miss Dew Upon the Leaf.
Melton was attached to Capt Per-
shing's expedition in reducing the re-
bellious Moros on the island of Sulu.
The Datto Pang Chula Mani was one
of the first of the Mohammedan chiefs
to make friends with the Americans.
whom he invited to his village and
introduced to his wife and eighteen
daughters. The boys in blue were not
long to accept the chiefs invitation,
as he was quite wealthy and lived in
barbaric splendor
There were soon developed romances
enough to make a dozen novels, but
only two brides were benevolently as
simulated.
The other daughter of the old datto
was married to Frank Sherman, a
young school teacher from Yonkers,
overcoming religious scruples, but this
all parties, and the old datto as a re-
suit Is now wearing a Yankee uni
form.
Young Melton will spend two months
at home in Sommers and then return
to his adopted home in Sulu, where
he has very valuable lands given him
by his barbaric father-in-law.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-31
CABLEGRAMs EXCHANGED.
Between Root and the Filipino
Chamber of Commerce.

Between Root and the Filipino
Chamber of Commerce.
Washington. July SO.-The following
cablegrams have been exchanged be-
tween Secretary Root and the newly
organized Filipino Chamber Of Conn
merce:
Manila, July 29.-Secretary Of War,
washington: At it's organization the
Filipino Chamber of Commerce sends
respectful greeting to President Roose-
welt and Secretary Root in represen-
tation of commerce, industry and ag-
riculture. We pray as salvation for
critical condition of country that tariff
upon our products be abolished.
(Signed) Francisco Reyes, Presl-
dent" -,-
"Washington, July 3O.-"Francisco
Reves. President Filipino Chamber OF
Commerce. Manila: The President
ioIns me in sending to the Filipino
chamber of Commerce acknowledg-
ment of their courteous dispatch ana
conprat ulation upon the important step
in advance which they have taken Tor
the interest of their country. We look
for the most benefcent results from
the intelligent treatment OF questions
affecting the prosperity OF the aren't
nelago by this representative BODY.
fSie1ed( "EIihu Root, Secretary OF
WorD
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-31
RELICS OF SERAPHIM
WILL BE EXPOSED
His Canonization Will Be Attended With Impress
i've Ceremonies in Russia.

renewal of heavens blessing upon the
government of our most exalted mon
arch, who labors increasingly for the
welfare of the orthodox Russian peo-
pie and embraces in his loyal love and
care all of his true subjects, of every
class and condition"
Most elaborate presentations have
been made for the celebration. All of
the pomp and magnificence of the
Eastern church, with it's most impress
sive and elaborate ceremonies, it's i'm
posing professions and its solemn lit
URGES, will be employed.
Saint Seraphim entered the monas-
terry of Saroff when only II years old
There he distinguished himself in all
religious exercises, even carrying a
great granite rock into his cell in order
that his knees might not rest easily
during his long prayers. Later in life
he spent fifteen years in silent medita-
ton, during which time he did not leave
his hermits cell. except when abso-
lutely necessary.
When he resumed intercourse with
the world all classes of people fiocked
to him for advice. 1t is said that he
answered questions before they were
put and letters that he never unsealed,
that he revealed the Utmost secrets OF
the heart and foretold future events.
Since his death many millions of pill
grims have visited his grave.