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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

Its quite amusing to note the differ
ent political states Matched up by the
Denver papers and the Pueblo Chief
tain. One would naturally suppose
that what Denver wants, should either
faction win. the rest of the state Will
jump at the privilege of confirming.
gates from the rural counties Will have
something to say when the state and
congressional conventions assemble as
TO who shall represent the party at
Chicago The state delegations will
not be blinded by partisan feelings.
but rather duty they owe the Re
publican party to elect men who will
do honor at Chicago
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land. Act June 3, 1873.
United States Land Office, Durango.
Colorado, February 5, 1904.
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. I"
as extended to all the Public Land
States by act of August 4, 1892, that
David G. Miller. of Denver, county OF
Arapahoe, State of Colorado, has this
day filed in this office his sworn state
ment No. 7S2, for the purchase
of the N ", S. E. u of Section No.
2S in Township No SO n. Range No.
IL 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 agricultural purposes, and
to establish his claim to said land
before the Register at Durango. Colo
rado on Saturday. the 10th day of
April. 1904.
He names as witnesses: Charles
E. Mcconnell, of Durango, Colorado;
Lloyd c. Sheets, OF Durango, Colo
rado; Charles I. Wilson, of Durango.
Colorado; John E. Tiffany, of Durango.
Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
Office on or before said 10th day of
April, 1904.
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication Feb. IL.
Last Publication April IA.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.

Department of the Interior.
United States Land Office, Durango,
Colo Feb a. 1904
Notice is hereby given that Milo p
Hahn OF Bayfield,, Colorado, has filed
notice OF intention to make proof on
his desert-land claim No. 79, for the E
Y of n. w a. Section 30, Township
"a, North of Range s West n NJ. p. ....
before the Register and Receiver at
o. S. Land Office. Durango, Colorado.
on Friday, the eighth day of April
1904
He names the following witnesses
TO prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation of said land:
Hermon A. Scott, of Bayfield,. Colo
RADIO Bert A. Mosley. of Bayfield,. Col
orado; Alonzo A Fay of Bayfield,. Cor
orado; Henry S. Tower. of Bayfield,,
Colorado
f. C. PERKINS. Register
First Publication March ).
Last Publication April Z.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
o
Department of the Interior.

o
Land Office at Durango, Colorado,
February 6, 1904.
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, U. S. Land Office at
Durango, Colorado, on March 18th,
1904, viz Mamie c. Sapp, formerly
Mamie C. Greathouse, who made ii, e.
No. 206l for the n " of S. w. 4 of
section 5, and n. u of S. Il. a, Sec
ton g. Township 35 N, Range g, W.,
n. NJ. p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residences 'up-
on and cultivation of said land, viz:
Henry Wommer, Louis Wommer, JOS
eph p. Lowell. and Fred o. Great
house, all OF Bayfield,, Colorado.
+. C. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication Feb. IL.
Last Publication March II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior.


United States Land Office. Durango,
Colorado, Feb. "a, 1904
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by Roy Tarbell
of Durango, La Plata County. Colo
--e,,.ssr.', rIUmesteau
entry No. 1888, made October s, 1898.
for the East X of Northwest quarter
of Section .. Township 80 NJ. Range
w. N. NJ. p. NJ, by Hugh Lambert,
In which it is alleged that he is well
acquainted with the tract of land en-
braced in the homestead entry of
Hugh Lambert. No 1893, made DC
tober 8, 1898, for the East half of the
Northwest quarter tE. " of N w.
"A of section nine 90. Township SO.
North of Range .. West, N. NJ. p. NJ,
and knows the present condition of
the same
That the record postoffice address
OF the entryman was Animas. La Pla-
ia County, Colorado, but that this
postotice is now discontinued and the
now nearest postofiice to the land is
Durango. La Plata County. Colorado
That the said entryman never built
house upon the said land. never es-
tablished residence upon the said land
ana never cultivated the said land or
any part of 1t, and wholly abandoned
said tract of land
That the only improvements upon
this said land or surrounding the
same is some fencing on the eastern
boundary, of which the entryman
Duiit abou, one-half. and the remand
er was bnilt by a former entryman;
ana this is all that has been done upon
the land, and is the present condition
of same
That the said entryman died at
Denver. Colorado, about 500 miles
from this said land, during the
month of May 1902. and was about so
years old at the time of his death.
Ihal the entryman left no widow
and the known heirs are the following
adult children.
Richard Lambert. whose present
place of residence is unknown to the
contestant; Louis Lambert. whose
present place of residence is unknown
10 the contestant, and another son.
whose name is unknown. and whose
present place of residence is in some
part Of the state of Nebraska, but not
known to the contestant.
ihat no part of the land embraced
in said homestead entry has been cul-
tlVated by the heirs of the said entry
man since tn said DEATH nor by any
one for them. nor has il been culti.
Vated by any persons or person.
That the heirs of said entryman
nave not resided upon said land since
the death of the said entryman. and
hove made no improvements on IL.
said parties are hereby notified to
appear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 o'clock
m on April I. 1904. before the Reg
lster and Receiver at the United
States Land Office in Durango, Colo.
RADIO
The said contestant having. in
proper affidavit, filed February "a,
i9o4' set forth facts which show that
after due diligence personal service
Of this notice can not be made. II is
hereby ordered and directed that such
hotlce be given by due and proper
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
FIRST publication March 3.
Last Publication March 81.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

and we do not believe the Republicans
of the state outside of Denver will look
with good grace on any faction that
works with Democracy against the
welfare of the party Better 90 down
with defeat than be parties 10 such a
policy. The state OF Colorado has
been cursed with fusion and. for one
The Herald is against any faction OF
the Republican party flirting with
Democracy
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

The sinking of the collier Merrimac
at the entrance to Santiago bay by
Lieutenant Richmond Pearson Hob
son was emulated at Port Arthur by
the Japanese. The Hobson feat was
accomplished on the morning of June
I. 1898. On board the collier with
Lieutenant Hobson We're George Char
cite. Daniel Montague, Osborn Deig
man. John Phillips. John Kelly, Dan
attacking boat reached the shadows of
the MORO AT 3 O'Clock, and the first
shot from the Spanish batteries rang
out few minutes later. Under hail
was so detected by the current that
when she was blown up she sank in
such a position as not effectually to
block the passage. The men clung to
a raft and were rescued by Spaniards.
Hobson himself being aided aboard a
launch by Admiral Cervera They
were kept prisoners in MORO Castle
until July i. when they were removed
TO Santiago, and few days later were
exchanged. Lieutenant Hobson re-
signed from the navy Feb @, 1903. A
singular coincidence between the affair
at Santiago and that at Port Arthur
is that the Spaniards for few days
eNulted over the sinking of The Merri
mac, thinking it notable victory, Just
as the Russians are rejoicing over the
Japanese failure to bottle up the fleet
at Port Arthur.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

The Denver Republican has always
had much 10 say about the infracuon
VI rules and that party discipline mist
be adhered 10. Under this interpre.
iation how can the Republican Justify
Its position in urging the organization
OF Denver to go outside of the regular
order OF things and hold primaries
and convention in advance of the reg
ular call? To receive recognition of
the party in the state there must be
decency
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

European authorities put forth the
statement that there is no such thing
as etiquette in war. This disposes OF
the foolish idea that the Jap is re-
quired before operating to say to the
Russian: Excuse me. sir. am
very sorry TO disturb you, but am
about TO bump yom with a torpedo.'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

II is safe bet that Durango Will
have broad gauge connection before
the close of 1905. Then our popula-
tion will double inside of a year. In
fact. just as soon as dirt begins to fly
south of MS there will be rush for
Durango. No better time for real es-
tate investments and the man with
money can double out
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

Washington was born February 22,
and the isthmian canal treaty was rat
fled February % Abraham Lincoln
was born in February The shortest
month is an American giant.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

In the different delegate states pro-
posed for the Republican national con
vention not one includes Congress-
man Hogg. The slate makers Will
have the privilege OF enjoying bust
ed combination.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

The Denver Republicans under Mr..
Lowry should not be The ones to cause
two state conventions by ignoring par
~ call and rules. II primarles and
convention are held without authorit
OF the state central committee the
legged 'antis' would be foolish to bra
In. abiding their time by comply 8
with the regular call. 1t does see..l
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

In deciding that man may law
fully rule and regulate the conduct
of his wife, Judge Van Hook of New
Jersey, necessarily differentiates be-
tween the lawfulness OF an act and
the possibility OF its accomplishment.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

The Russians refer TO Japan mere
ly as the insolent foe The inso-
lence consists entirely OF Japan's re-
fusal TO wait till Russia got things ar
ranged so that she could settle II all
with one smash.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

The Herald's position in reference
to national delegates is the voice OF
La Plata county Republicans. We
Know whereof we speak and the result
OF the county convention will Justify
the assertion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

Former Senator Jones of Arkansaw.
has given up his residence in the state.
At least he has called Governor Jeff
Davis "a disgusting creqture." and
safety only lies in absence after that
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

In the latest fight between the Santo
Dominican government and the rebels,
two generals and one private we're
killed. There are now none left but
generals.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

When the Republican committee as
sembles the I'd of April the state CON
vention should be called to meet first.
then the congressional conventions.
Let the state as whole take the in
itiative in selecting delegates.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

Mrs. John A. Logan says that the
masses OF Russian people never take
bath 1t may be that the summers
are so short that before they can re-
move their garments for the purpose
winter is on them again.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

a Cup on the United States battle.
ship Missouri has thrown shell ff.
teen miles. That, however. 1t not as
remarkable as the fact that nobdy was
Killed and nothing was broken on the
Missouri
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

that this is plain and those taking
different steps cannot hope for any
thing else but two conventions. and
VIII he held accountable.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

The japanese have little sense of
nYmor. and never laugh. On the con.
fry. tlr Russians are full of fun and
much given to Joking They are not,
however, doing much joking with the
Japs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

Because Plata county Republ-
cans are for 'eabody is no sign they
are anti-Wo -ott This anti business
A1s no stan !Ig in this southwest sec.
ton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

There are some who fear what Is
termed The yellow Peril" should the
laps win, pointing TO The wonderful
progress made by Japan the past few
years,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

There wiz lie no one man manipua-
lion of ths primaries and conventions
in La p i,a county this year Republi-
cans are going to be mp and doing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

isthmian canal under the best sani-
tary ARRANGEMENTS The health of the
iaboring force will be effectively look
ed after this time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03
+. C. PERKINS Repister
First Publication. Feb. 25.
Last Publication. March 81.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of David S. Grifith, Deceased.
The undersigned. having been ap-
pointed Administrator of the Estate
Of David s. Griffith, late of the County
OF La Plata and State of Colorado. de
ceased, hereby gives notice that he
VIII appear before the County Court
of La Plata County, at the Court
House in Durango, at the March Term
Tor Probate Business, on the last Mon
day theine the 2Sth 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 re-
quested to make immediate payment
TO the undersigned.
Dated this 9th day of February. A.
ID. 1904
CHARLES w. GRIFFITH.
As Administrator.
First Publication Feb. 1S.
Last Publication March 10.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

czar. Mr.. Bryan no longer believes
in the open door. 'ceptin' for himself
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

Colombia would like to bottle the
United States and some of the Co
lombian generals are making the ma
tives believe The thing is possible.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

The Herald publishes all the war
news worth knowing. II is useless
wading through columns OF slush in
eastern dallies.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

Wolcott and Peabody heading the
Colorado delegation to Chicago meets
with the approval OF southwestern Col
orado,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

The North Pole hunters have given
he people a rest for time. War has
occasionally bright side.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

The value of the American mule. in
The aggregate ni his assessment. is
s2i7,oo.0oo, not inclusive of his value
as a kicker.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

The Russians at Port Arthur are evil
iently having some one on watch these
nights. WIN not be caught mapping
again,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

The czar proclaims that Russia will
nvenge the Japanese roughness hun
dredfold. But Japan is not the pos.
SCISSOR of 100 warships.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

Russia's debt to France is 81 POO
100000. Hence these dear Alphonse
and Gastonsms.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

If the regular Republican organiza-
tion of Denver is as strong as profes-
eds what is there to fear from holding
primaries after the adoption of the
eharter-that is. primaries for cleo
lion of state delegates. The election
commission will have nothing what
over to do with passing on contests
where the state is concerned. Hold
your primaries and convention under
the regular call. 1t will be easy 10
show whether Democrats are permit
ted to carry the primaries against the
regular organization and II such should
be the case the state central commit
tee and the convention will accord
Justice
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

y-Nos with large souvenir collection
of greenbacks and attachment suits.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

Senator Hoar got in ont of the rain
when IL came to voting on the Pan
ANA canal ratification
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

Russia and General Reyes appear
10 be. trotting dead heat in the fail
nre stakes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

Mr. Bryan is thoroughly convinced
that he is holding the mirror up to ma.
ture when he says he knows man
that would about fill the bill
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

The Herald is not currying favor
with any faction This paper is for
he success of the Republican party
and will be found laboring towards
this end This means getting Repub-
licans out to primaries. the election OF
representative men as delegates and
with this policy carried out no need
uf worrying over the result. II is the
man who goes 10 Denver, or any other
place. and says he handles La Plata
county Republicans, and Will dictate
the delegations. we are after. And
nine.tenths of the party is with MS.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

The Russians are great on reporting
victory, but mighty shy on details.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

One of the victories of peace VIII
be Uncle Sans completion of the
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03

Russia has her back against the wall
and her back Is 1000 miles broad -
II cost Japan 5000 900 to shell Port
Arthur; and she hasn't got the kern
el yet
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
pepartment of the Interio

Department of the Interior.
Land Oiiice at Durango. Colorado.
Feb. 49, 1904.
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. u. s land office at Du-
range. Colorado, on Wednesday, April
g, 1904, viz: William Lindburg,
Homestead Entry No, 1920, for the N.
E. i OF N, e. a section 8, and n. w
q of N. w. a section 3, township 80
north, range 10 west, N. NJ. p. NJ.
He names the following Witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land. viz:
George Sponsel, of Hesperus, Colo.
RADIO; John Sponsel. of Hesperus. Col.
orado. Robert McCaleb, of Hesperus,
Colorado; William Valentine, of He's.
perus Colorado.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-14

Coolersl Come to us to buy them.
One and one-half, two and five gallon
sizes carried in stock.-Benton Mercan-
tile Company.
The Shreveport bridge collections for
the past month, as published in the Ban
ner last week, were s2,165. This is
$125.35 in excess of the highest figures
for June for the past four Year,, as will
be seen from the following: For 1903,
ST. 10; 1902, 81, O39 so; 1901, 81, 1853 .65;
1900, S2,O2O.35.
Mr.. Clifford Smith is now a merchant
OF our town, having just opened up in
the corner building across the street from
the site of the new bank. He asks us
to announce to his friends that he has
we'll selected lot of fancy groceries on
his shelves and that he has more coming.
Ice, cold drinks, etc., will also be hand
led. just as soon as the work can be
done nice, neat room will be cut off
from the floor space where the young
ladies and their friends may gather and
eat ice cream, and call for candy and cold
drinks their hearts delight. "Cliff -
solicits share of the Benton patronage,
and we bespeak for him good trade
from the very start.
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The Benton Bank.

Contractor Glanfeld began active OPP
erations on the Benton Bank building
Monday and the work will now be pushed,
weather permitting, until the building is
completed. 1t is expected that it will be
finished by September list. The building
will be 26x48 feet, one story in height
and the entrance corner of the building
will be decorated with handsome circle
tower, and which would no doubt be
quite suitable for a clock should the cit
liens OF our town care to use it for such
purpose in the future. The outside con-
struction of the building will be of white
press brick and large artificial stone COL
umns will decorate the entrance. The
entrance will be on the corner of the
building where the two streets intersect.
The front will be graced with large
double circle window.
The floor plan has a brick fire-prooi
vault 7x9, banking room 24x3O and a
directors room 11x24. The ceiling will
be metal.
The building when completed will
present handsome appearance, and our
citizens should feel pride in the same.
The Banner is glad to see it going up
and only wishes that all our vacant lots
could be filed up in like manner.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-14

4 ttorney at Law, Benton, La. viii
IA practice in the courts of Bossier
and adjoining parishes.
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Final Report Of Grand Jury.

To the Hon. J. T. Watkins, Judge Sec
ond District Court, Louisiana:
We, the grand jury empaneled at this
term of your honorable court beg leave
to report that we have examined and in
quire in to all theinfractlons of the GRIM
inal law brought to our knowledge, with
care and diligence and with full knowl-
edge of our responsibility, and after
full and thorough examination of said
cases, have returned thirty seven true
bills, ignored nineteen charges and five
cases remained as unfinished business,
which we requested the District Attor-
ney to take into his keeping and after
examination OF same to file bills of in
formation when authorized.
We find good reasons to believe that
whiskey and other intoxicants are being
peddled and sold in the towns and the
country of this parish, but we find it>al-
most impossible to get evidence against
the people who are selling intoxicants
because public opinion seems to be
against the execution of the law.
We feel that human life is entirely too
cheap in this parish, but, finding it i'm
possible to obtain satisfactory evidence,
we have deemed it advisable to pass many
cases which we consider very bad indeed.
We desire to report that we have made
the usual examination of the Offices of
the Sheriff and Clerk, the books of the
Parish Treasurer and the jail and we find
them apparently well kept.
We notice that repair should be made
to the gallery roof of the court house.
It appears, too, that except prisoner be
kept in the cage he can very easily break
out OF Jail. We do not feel justified in
saying that another cage should be pro-
vided at once, but the situation would be,
to say the least, embarrassing should the
Sheriff get desperate white man, or
perchance, white woman.
Extending our thanks to your honor
and the other officers of the court for
uniform courtesy, we ask that this, our
final report, be received, filed and that
we he discharged from further duties
at this term of court.
Respectfully submitted,
E. D. BURGESS, Foreman.
July 6, 1904.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-14

Stray Sale.
TAKFN up by H. C. Wyche, Plain
i Dealing, La, and estrayed before
me, F. r. Garrett, Justice of the Peace,
ward 3, Bossier parish, La, one LIGHT
BAY HORSE, about IA years old, Is hands
high, saddle marks on back, scar on left
hip, both hind feet white.
Appraised at sis.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property and pay charges,
or the same will be sold at public auc-
ton in the town of Plain Dealing, La,
during the legal hours of sale on Satur-
day, August IL, 1904.
F. r.. GARRETT, Justice OF Peace.
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Joannes Smith,

4 ttorney at Law, Benton, Bossie1
IA parish, Louisiana. =