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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 3. 1873.


United States Land Office. Durango
Colorado. January 5, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that In
compliance with the provisions of the
act of congress of June 3, 1878. enti-
tied AN act for the sale of timber
lands in the States OF California, Ore
gon, Nevada. and Washington Terri
tory" as extended to all the public
land states by act of August 4, 1902.
George Newell, of Durango, county Of
La Plata. state of Colorado, has this
day filed in this office his sworn state
ment, No. 644. for the purchase of the
s. Il. Il of N. w. u. N. E. u OF s. w.
4 of Section No. 80, in Township No.
81 N, Range No. W., N. NJ. 2. NJ.
and will offer 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 18th day OF
March, 1903
He names as witnesses: George W.
Melville, OF Bayfield,. Colo; Lisls
Wainwright of Durango. Colo: John
N. Root. of Vallecito. Colo; Schuyler
G. Whitney, OF Vallecito 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
March. 1903.
f. C. PERKINS, Register.
First Pub, Jan. s.
Last Pub, March IL.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

From Tuesdays Daily:
Miss Jennie Roberts. of Pennington.
was in town over night. enroute home
from Denver. where she has been at
tending school
The time for the Woodmen band
ball will soon be here-next Monday
night. Have you secured your tick
ct yet?
c. NJ. Williams and A. c. Van Cott
are here from Colorado Springs, Mr.
Williams is largely Interested in our
city and its future welfare and deyel-
opment.
President Roosevelt and Secretary
Root are coming to Colorado next
month on a hunting trip. Wonder il
We couldn't scare up some kind OF an
attraction to pull them out to the
great San Juan country?
w. NJ. Kipp OF Hartford. Conn, was
here yesterday. returning home from
trip TO Silverton. where he had been
~ 'N1A'4Ah AiAN iiANlf al Va llAa hl4RAN't u o.
G. Kipp. who died there recently,
from the effects of fall.
The Rebekah lodge, the lady branch
Of the Odd Fellows, had a pleasant
reunion at the hall last night. kind
of surprise party. given to the male
devotees Of the three links. a liter
airy program and lunch We're the
main features.
The Ladies of the Maccabees had
an interesting time at their hall last
night, literary and musical feast.
and then feast of good things to eat.
Those who attended say that the oc-
casion was most pleasant in all re
spects.
The Herald is in receipt of a col
lection of plates. representing some
of the buildings being erected for the
Worlds fair, together with descrip-
tive matter of same. They will be pre-
sented to our readers when we have
the space to spare.
Why can't the fraternal orders of
this city combine and build n grand
fraternal temple and opera house for
Durango? The orders are strong
enough. if they would go in together,
to put up a magnificent building, one
which would be a credit to the fra
ternal societies of Durango. Why
not get together on this proposition?
j. II. Nandugteren has opened up
an office in room 200 Newman block,
where he will be glad to meet those
who require the services of an ex-
pert accountant and bookkeeper. He
will open sets of books for merchants
and others, and keep them absolutely
correct. There is no work pertaining
to figures and accounts that he can
not master. and he can produce the
best of references. Owing to the
failing health of his wife and daugh-
ter, Mr.. Nandugteren was compelled
to leave the east as place of resi-
dence Since they have been here
they have continually improved in
health, and they are now convinced
that there is no climate like that of
Durango. Mr.. Vandugteren will be
pleased to meet all who may need
his professional services. and will
guarantee satisfaction in every re
SDect
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land, Act June 8, 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 653, for the purchase of the
N. Y N L. a Sec. %. and e " of 5.
E. u of Section No. "a. in Township
No. IS N, Range No 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
Colorado, on Friday. the gath day of
April, 1908.
He names as witnesses: Peter
Daum. of lockwood, Colo: A. l..
Pierce, of lockwood, Colo; Edward
ID. 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 cath day of
April, 1903
f, c. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication. Feb. 10
Last Publication, April 25
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

and others. Mr. O'IIara's report was
favorable. and. as a result Mr.. Blunt
sold a one-fourth interest in the group
at good figure, and work started up
this morning on the property. with a
good force of men Some So 900 or
$1,000 worth of work had already been
done on the Bluff, some of II in the
wrong direction. It is expected now
TO strike the main ore chute in about
20 feet. The prospect shows up well
and some rich ore has been taken ont.
When the main chute is reached It is
expected that the property will be a
paying shipper.
phone from Silverton states that
some of the residents of that CITY are
considerably worked up over the bill
which has been introduced in the
state legislature. imposing n heavy
tax on the bachelors. The Ringers,
Ole Hanson and several others are
said to be particularly exercised over
the matter.
There was a hot time at the Gilbert
saloon Saturday night Two smelter
employees, Austrians, engaged in a
pitched battle. that is, they pitched"
into each other at a lively rate. No
great damage was done until this
morning, when Judge HouN appeased
the peace and dignity of the state to
the extent of $40 and costs each,
which the pugilists paid and went on
their way, probably resolved TO be
more careful after next pay day.
j. I. O'Hara, manager of the Auro
ra Mining & Milling company, ex-
poets to begin active work on the
Aurora property on Junction creek by
the first of next month.
John Kellenberger returned yester-
day from Pagosa Springs. and other
points down the pike" He reports
everything little quiet on the road
just now.
When the springtime opens up
right. there will be plenty doing in
every branch of industry in Durango.
We are commencing the most solidly
prosperous year of our existence as
a city. No spasmodic boom about 1t.
We have passed through the boom
period Now all growth will be based
on solid foundations, and there will be
a good reason for every enterprise in
augurated and every new building
The whole state of
Colorado is in prosperous and grow
ing condition, and there is every
reason to believe that our southwest
ern part, the great San Juan district,
will keep up in the front of the pro-
cession in every line of progress and
development.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19
FILED FOR RECORD.

Warranty Deed-Allen Young to
Thomas Roracher, certain lands in
sections 5 and 6, township SO. togeth-
er with improvements and water
rights. Consideration $3.50.
Warranty Deed-William A. Bay ct
ux. to Pine River Camp No. 252, w.
of w, lots 90 and "a, in block 2, town
OF BAYFIELD,.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19
Administrators Notice.


Estate of Martha l.. Hudson. deceased
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of
Martha l.. Hudson, late of the County
of La Plata and State of Colorado. de
ceased, 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 Monday
tbeing the 30th day. of March next,
at 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
requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
Dated this 9Th day of February, A.
ID. 1903.
EDWARD H. HUDSON,
AS Administrator
First Publication. Feb. 18th.
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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

From Mondays Daily:
William Wolf was GS years old Sat.
urday. and his friends were busy CON
graduating him.
The churches all had good congre-
cations yesterday, in spite of the
stormy weather.
Chris Mountain left this morning
for Denver. after spending several
days with old friends here.
DIR. c. l.. Seabright returned Sun
day from trip to the Pennington
country and is at the Inter Ocean.
j. o. Porter. owner of the Porter
coal mines and other interests in Du.
range, arrived at the Strater yester.
day from Denver.
Reports from the Pennington conn
try chronicle fine fall of snow in
that section. This will make happy
farmers and ranchmen down that way
Mrs. Charles Newman and daugh
ter, Mrs. Lloyd C. Sheets. entertained
large number of friends most agree
ably at cards and luncheon on Sat
urday afternoon
The Durango Broom works com
mences to turn out Durango brooms
this week. Then it will be in order
for the ladies to say, IF it isn't made
in Durango, | don't want it."
Rev. F. Austin Henry. pastor of the
Durango NJ. e. church, South. left this
morning for Colorado Springs. where
he will engage in a two weeks revival
meeting with the NJ. E. Church, South,
of that city.
DIR. C. l.. Sc,bright of Adair, |. T,
came in on The stage Tuesday. He
has some investments in this county
and will be well pleased with them
and believes that this section has
great things in store for the near fu.
ture.-Farmington Times
If it is made in Durango or sold
~ Dui dhSo, IT 10 light. tSDtCldIIN
if the price is all right You don't
have to send away for any article
of necessity or comfort. Stay with
your home people, and they will stay
with you.
1t is reported that the Denver &
Rio Grande railroad will shortly con.
struct line from Durango. Colorado.
to Pennington. in San Juan county 1t
is to be hoped that this report is true.
The Denver & Rio Grande people
have lost too much time already in
that direction.-Santa Fe New Mexi
can.
Mrs. Paul A. Larsh and Mrs John
Larsh arrived from the east yester-
day, stopped at the Strater over night
and went out on the Southern to their
home, Rico. Mrs. p. A. Larsh has
been visiting near st. Louis, and Mrs.
John Larsh has been with friends at
Lincoln, Neb
The Exchange under the manage
ment of St. Marks guild has been
very well patronized during the past
month and has netted the guild nice
sum. However, they will not have an
exchange for two weeks, but all dur
ing Lent the good work will go on
and the busy housewife may buy her
pies, cakes. bread. etc, and thus have
more leisure for attending the ser
vices.
]. T. O'Hara went up to the Needle
ton district last week and made a re-
port for Durango parties on the Bluff
group of mines, owned by E. II. Blunt
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

We are confident that when the
facts are developed concerning the re-
cent session Mr.. Cleveland, Mr.. Whit
ney and Mr.. Olney held behind closed
doors. it will be found that the ex-
president was not the loser.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19
DEATH OF LOUIE WILMER.

A letter to Mrs &. n Raymond from
her sister, Miss Jackson, now living
at Zion City, ILL.,. reports the death
at that place, at p. m. on last
Thursday, of Louie Wilmer, the
adopted son of Rev and Mrs. A. e.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

mission has made satisfactory ar
rangements in Havana TO issue a
s35,O00, ,000 loan for the benefit of the
old soldiers of the Cuban republic.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

The rebellion against Castro In Ven
ezuela is not likely to be formidable
unless the "revolutionists" can get
some substantial assistance from the
allied powers that have been menac-
lne Venezuelan seapofts. u Wll 1ut
be eap, 20 ..nusr thu1 .Ast Ice
without involving the powers in a
scandal that they can scarcely afford.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

One of Jim Tillman's friends has an
aounoed that South Carolina is be
coming very tired of the outside crit.
Icism of the case. Mr.. Tillman is 50
sensitive, you know.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

Spectators whose fortunes depend
on news from the race tracks wlll
welcome Marconi as the man to put
All end to wire-tapping.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

1t is again announced that Mr..
Schwab has resigned, but the Amer
lean people absolutely refuse to get
excited over it.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

Hobson has finally removed himself
from the navy, and will now devote
himself TO his magic lantern and his
lungs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

Notwithstanding the retirement OF
Captain Hobson, congress shows
disposition to go ahead and make
appropriations for the navy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

The German Empress is now having
her dresses made in Paris. This
looks like bad slap at the Made in
Germany" tag.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

The Hyde company this week
slaughtered so head of cattle and 500
head of hogs, and sent them to Du-
range, where they will be placed in
cold storage for the present. Cook,
Smith, Creveling, Ivie, Martin and
Graham took them up. Cook had Is
head of cattle on his load, the most
beef we ever saw on one wagon
Pennington Times.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

Don't believe the story that Russell
Sage has purchased a porrot. Talk
is cheap" and Mr.. Sage is man OF
business.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

John L. Sullivan has passed through
bankruptcy, and is now ready for a
fresh season of negotiation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19
He 2Ei&3naI di
I Levi Strauss COOS
CoPPer-riveted
O~eHallS

Arlington. Louie went there last
September. to attend school. but it
is supposed that, not being very
strong, and being very Industrious as
pupil. he overtaxed himself and
succumbed to overwork and the Sc
we're change in climate
Mr.. and Mrs. Arlington left here
the first of last week, in response to
telegram. but did not reach Zion
City until after Louies death.
An extract from Miss Jackson's let
ter says: Everything was done for
him that could be done. but we did
not realize that he was so low until
he was gone
He died a true Christian, and his
last words were full of hope for a
glorious future. Louie was 16 years
City he developed most lovable
character, which endeared him to all
with whom he came in contact The
elders of the church particularly loved
him, and were often astonished at
the depth of his knowledge and an
swers to questions of a spiritual ma
ture, He was looking forward with
great expectation for the return to
Zion City of his adopted parents, and
had planned surprise for them in
fitting up their room. Mr.. and Mrs.
Arlington had learned to love him
as their own child, and the sympathy
of their host of friends here is with
them in their bereavement.
Several times during his residence
in Durango Louie was near deaths
door; once he lay at the hospital for
three months with appendicitis. and
had been given up to die, but finally
recovered through the prayers of his
friends, so he and the family firmly
believed.
Louie had become very bright in his
studies at the Zion school, and was
Overseer Piper's banner pupil. His
loss is keeEly felt by all who knew
him. Besides his adopted parents, he
leaves a brother. Johnny Wilmer, a
well known and highly esteemed
young man of our city, to mourn his
untimely death.
DIR. LacNey, assisted by Doctors
McEwen and Hurd. yesterday per
farmrd "A difficult ana Successful Opnr
alton 40. cs.-.e, upon Don .,se
Guadalupe Trujiilo, a well known
sheep man of Pagosa Springs. The
cancer removed is as large as mans
fist, and was taken from the abdo.
men of the sufferer At last ac-
counts. Don Trujillo was progressing
nicely.
The Bayfield, camp of Woodmen of
the World are getting ambitious, too.
They have purchased two good lots,
and, If they can negotiate a loan they
have in view, they will proceed at
once to erect Woodmen hall, to cost
between $500 and $4,000.
County commissioners will have an
adjourned meeting for the transac.
tion of any and all business coming
up for consideration. They expect to
have communications from other
counties regarding the railroad de-
linquent taxes, and hope to be able to
come TO some conclusion in that much
veXed question. They meet next Sat
urday.
You should be thankful for the
bright sunshiny weather we are en-
joying here in Durango, while others
away down east and away up north
are freezing TO death or killing their
live stock to save the hides. so deep
is the snow and so scarce the feed.
Durango's climate has not been quite
on the Italian order this winter, but
it might have been a whole lot worse,
imd.,ing from nntsihe rnnnrIS
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

Railroad wages continue to go up.
Now if they could be mailed to the
mast" never to so down again, it
would relieve all future anxiety
among railroad men.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19
The Kidneys and the skin.

If the kidneys are weak or torpid. the skin
will be pimply or blotchy. Hoods Sarsapa
rilla strengthens and stimulates the kidneys.
and clears the complexion. By thoroughly
purifying the blood it makes good health.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

DR.. e. G. Conde and wife, of Aztec
were at the InterOcean yesterday
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

County commissioners will have an
adjourned meeting for the transac-
tion of any and all business coming
up for consideration. They expect to
have communications from other
counties regarding the railroad de-
linquent taxes, and hope to be able to
come to some conclusion in that much
veXed question. They meet next Sat
urday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

j. T. O'Hara went up to the Needle
ton district last week and made re-
port for Durango parties on the Bluff
group of mines, owned by E. II. Blunt
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-19

The Bayfield, camp of Woodmen of
the World are getting ambitious, too
They have purchased two good lots,
and, if they can negotiate a loan they
have in view, they will proceed at
once to erect a Woodmen hall, to cost
between $500 and $1,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-30
PEOPLE ANNOY CUBAN
CONSUL IN PARIS

Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch 81
b Copyright. 19O3) :.aitJ 81
e PARIS. August 29.-The Cuban eonsu-
late In Paris also constitutes a sdrt6 or
Cuban legation. Mr.. Merchan. who IS
accredited both to Paris and Madrid,
has taken UP his permanent residence In
the latter city. The consulate here is,
only two months old, and Is already Pc
ginning to have history.
s. Mi. Barnet. the consul. who Is well
known In the Cuban colony here, has
been prosecuted by certain people. VINO
seem to think that they torce can n, t hnv
his tranquility. Persons have broken into
his apartments at the corner Of the Rue
Leo Delbes and Laurlston, and strange
visitors have come to disturb nm at
Mr.: Barnet, who had no end OF annoy
ances and was obliged to move out OF the
house where he resided to have peace.
His mother and sister live with him n
the same house. and for the last mo1n III
his sister could not leave the house WITH
out being followed by two men OF sus-
piclols appearance.
. One night, on returning IN the com
pany of two gentlemen and announcer laay
from the theatre, they found one OF the
room a policeman was called. and when
the man was asked what he was doing
no said that he admired the Consuls Sis I
ter so much that the Impulse to follow
her everywhere was 'rresIs1'p,et ah n Ilsat
The man gave his name as Eugene de
Lille and said that the other man who
also followed the young lady was his
The Consul sent him about his bust
ness, refusing to prosecute, and Is walt
Ing to see what will turn UP next to
annoy him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-30

and a. large gathering was present TO
witness the ceremony. The bride Is a
charming young lady and the groom a
prosperous young farmer.
A marriage license has been Issued IN
the county clerks office to Miss Irene
Hall and Mr.. Silas Greaver, both OF the
county.
the county. gave delightful entertain
ment to their young friends on Tuesday
night which was largely attended. there
being quite number, from this city
there. Refreshments were served dur I
ing the evening.
MRS. TIdURAIAN's VISIT,
Mrs Olivia Thurman, wife Of General
Thurman. who has recently instituted
suit in Winchester for divorce. charging
her husband with having her illegally
committed to the Western State Hos
pital. was in Staunton this week. accom-
panied BY one OF her attorneys. Judge
william r.. Rhea. OF Bristol. The party
left here Friday, accompanied spy Mr. -
Lewis Bumgardner, for Winchester.
& Rev w. J.. Maybe, after spcndingStw two
weeks in this section. returned this week yes,
TO Richmond, accompanied n by f'iit ie
Child. for whom he will epdeeaS sao' {to get
4 home.
Il visiting her niece. Mrs, A.. F. Robert
son. on Church Street.
Robert Berkeley, OF Richmond, IS
spending his vacation in Stanton.
4 George Hutchinson. after several
weeks stay In Staunton with his rela-
tives. has returned to Richmond
Mr.. Richard Maury, OF Richmond, Is
visiting here
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-30

& The twehtloth century has brought
about many hitherto unknown conditions
#in.tho affairs OF mankind. The problems
which confront the people OF to-day are.
problems which co:i!l not have arisen
At any other time In the worlds history.
b Capital against labor. trusts against
unions are live and argumentvc subjects.
/ Thesrace question dis.urbs alike the calm
&of North and South. How these various
questions will bo sctted-whether BY leg
tsldtion. might. or right--it is impossible
4 TO tell. Step by step they must work out
the great final result. There Is another
vc&ed problem, which, while receivinG.
perhaps: less discussion than these. has
NEVERTHELESS. with little ostentatlon Or.
parade worked out Its initial result and
which Is quietly. but steadily and surely
going forward to- greater and grea ter
achievements This Is the question OF tina
position OF woman in tho business world.
Fifty years ago there were only two or
three ways by which n woman could sGp:
port herselr. to-day there ts scarcely
known calling Except the downright labor
for which she is physically incapacitated).
which has not its female. as we'll az lts
ma le, followers.
This practical knowledge OF ways ana
means has produced women who arc NJ,
longer helpless beings ignorant OF the
womants business woman with as clear
an idea Of profit and loss MS any Of the
5stcrner SEX. Tie modern wife does not sc.
on and ION spending money recklessly
s when her hus bands business Ia not pay
Ing, instead WITH ready intelligence she
recognizes that tho season has been dull
In his particular line. and acting on THIS
knowledge she cuts every expense tnnt
she possibly can. and checks every un-
cSl,o trat rnnhE
quotations, and understands them. Thus
when her husband comes home nervous
and gloomy. she knows that i is because
suc h and such stock Is way down there.
8cora'Ss Ia does not iyex him with questions
such al .Are you sick" What IN the
world is the matterT etc. but Just
handles him carefully until the suspense
OF waiting Is over.
a few questions and their respec tiye an,
.uera viii servo to give us some idea o.
won, en- as workers. First. who are the IN, wo-
men who daily go forth into the ousS.