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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10
BANKING 6ARoNET is
NIGH 80 YEARS OLD

LONDON. Oct s-Probably the
oldest active figure Of prominence in
the British world of finance Is Sir
Mark Wilks Collet. who celebrated
his s8th birthday today. Sir Mark
comes OF a Manx stock, and obtained
his barontcy In 1886. during his term
of Office as Governor of the Bank OF
England. of which he has director
since 1886. for services rendered in
connection with the conversion OF the
stock known as "Goschens" Sir Mark
has niece who is married to
Arthur Somervell, the well-known
composer
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10

More interest is centered in the Re
publican convention in session today
than for several years. The weather
Is very disagreeable but the steady
rain has not dampened the ardor OF
the delegates and country delegates
were not kept at home by the storm.
1t Indicates the general interest man
Tested In the success of the party.
That a good, clean and strong ticket
Will be the result Of the days dellber.
alton The Herald does not for mo-
ment doubt and II is going to be elect
ed The defeated aspirants must CON
cede support to the victors and say
the will of the convention is supreme,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10
REPUBLICAN ELEcToR
FAILS TO REGISTER

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. OctS.-A
local paper prints story 10 the effect
that the Democrats will get one elec.
ioral vote from California regardless
Of election returns. II appears F.
Smith, the Borax King Republican
eiector, failed to register. 1t is too
late now.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10
GOV. oTERo ENRoUTE
TO SAN JUAN COUNTY
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
CHAMA. N. NJ, Oct. S-Governor
Miguel A. Otero. of New Mexico. ac-
companied by Hon. w II. Andrews,
Republican nominee for delegate to
congress together with party will
reach Durango, Sunday night. in
special car. enroute for San Juan
county where couple of meetings on
the nth and 18th will be held respec-
lively at Pennington and Aztec. The
party is in charge of the Secretary of
the Republican Central Committee OF
the territory. C. V. Stafford.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10
CHICAGO DAY AT THE FAIR.

ST. LOUIS. Oct S-A large dele
CATION of Chicagoans. including Mayor
Harrison and representatives of all
OF the numerous clubs and other or
ganizations of the Windy City, par
ticipated today in the Chicago Day
celebration at the exposition. Exer.
cises were held in the Hall of Con
crosses, where the Chicagoans were
welcomed by President Francis. Ad-
dresses were made by Governor Yates
Mayor Harrison and other men of
prominence. The concluding function
of the day was an elaborate receipt
ion in the Illinois building
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10
TO WELCOME GOV. oTERo
AND SENATOR ANDREWS

In the matter of extending wei.
come to Gov. Otero and Senator An
drews, the latter the Republican nom.
inee for congress for the territory Of
New Mexico, Mayor McEwen has call
ed upon quite number OF our citi
zens TO meet the party at the depot
tomorrow evening on the arrival OF
the train, among the number being
A. p Camp. C. Z. Mcconnell ]. H.
McDevitt. b N. Freeman. Geo N
Raymond, Chas A Johnson. b. w
Ritter, ID. F. Day. Adair Wilson. Dan
MacLean. and others. The Mayor will
accompany the party and the recep.
tion will he entirely non-partisen.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10
CORBIN TO COMMAND
IN THE PHILIPPINES

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. s.-Major
General Corbin sailed for Manila on
the steamship Magnolia today to as
sumo command of the Philippine Di-
vision Of the army Mrs. Corbin ac-
companies him to the Philippines.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10
NO RELEASE BOND
FOR MRS. MYERS.

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Oct. s.-The
application of young Mrs. Agnes My
ers. charged with the murder of her
husband, for release bond. was de-
MED today. The confession of Frank
Holman. that he and the woman mur.
dered Myers was introduced by the
state and backed by circumstantial
evidence.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10
NEW YORK REPUBLICAN
CLUB ANNivERSARv

NEW YORK. Oct. 8.-The Repub.
lican Club has made great arrange.
ments for the dinner tonight in cele-
bration OF Its twenty-hfth anniver-
sary The noted guests and speakers
will include Senators Platt and De.
pew. Governor Odell and Lieuien.
ant Governor Higgins.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CON.
VENT|0N NAMES A
STRONG TICKET

Tyner "a. and Mr.. Charlton was de-
clared the nominee.
Dr. j. w Lackey was nominated by
acclamation for coroner.
George Sherer was nominated by
acclamation for surveyor.
This completed the principal work
of the convention. and as we go to
press constables and Justices for the
various precincts are being chosen.
Additional particulars will be given
In Mondays issue.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10

ST, LOUIS, Oct. s.--Chicago's inter
est in Chicago day celebration at the
fair today is quite mp to expectations
on the grounds. Mayor Harrison is
the most leading Official here. An Or
iental parade was held on the Pike
this afternoon as special mark Of
honor to the visitors Chinese. Japan
ese and Esquimax Indians participat-
ed
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10
JAPANESE ARRANGING FOR
REMODEliNG KOREAN GOVT

TOXIC, Oct. S.-The Japanese have
arranged for a complete remodeling
Of the Korean government Court
iunctionaries are TO he reduced, dip
lomatic representation to be lodged
in the hands of the Japanese and coins
will take the place of corn and the
Korean army cut down to ten thous.
and
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10
SAN MIGUEL DEMOCRATS
HOLD CONVENTION TODAY.
,cial Phone to The Herald.

Special Phone to The Herald.
TELLURIDE, Colo. Oct. s.-The
Democrats are holding their county
convention here today. At 2 o'clock
only two nominations he'd been made.
They were, William A. Taylor for
representative and r n. Rogers for
only two nominations had been made.
tive from San Miguel for three terms
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10
cHRlsTeNeD BY MISS DE YOUNG.

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. s-The
trainlngshlp Intrepid was launched to-
day at the Mare Island navy yard in
the presence Of distinguished as
semblage Of naval officers and invited
guests. The christening ceremony
was performed by Miss Helen De
Young. daughter of NJ. II. Young OF
this city.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10
WAR NEWS

COPENHAGEN. Oct. S-Russia is
reported to have ordered three war
ships from local shipbuilders for de
livery after the Russo-Japanese war
The vessels are to cost twenty mil
lion dollars.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10

Henry G. Davis is being criticized
because he has given only $4,000 to
the Democratic campaign fund In re-
turn for his nomination for Vice Pres
ident. When his chances OF election
are considered. II must be admitted
he has paid much more than the nomi-
nation is worth.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10

LONDON, Oct S.-Lloyds announc-
ed that the apanese wnrshsps captur-
ed the British steamer Slshan as a
prize of war. The Sishan was taken
TO Ninnehang She attempted TO run
The Port Arthur blockade with provis-
ions and ammunition
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10
NEiGHBoRiNG TOWNS.

Julins Aichle. ex-county clerk OF
Monday in town in the interest Of the
Arapahoe county spent Sunday and
Democratic state ticket. Mr.. Aichle is
not very confident and will take the de
feat in November quite gracefully
Pagosa Times.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10

A. X Dietrich. OF Monte Vista. Colo.
and party came over Wednesday to re.
celve lot of lambs which will he fed
in that vicinity this winter. Mr. Diet
rich says crops were good in the Mon.
te Vista section. the grain yield be-
Ing heavy. and that enough peas were
raised to feed 1875 900 lambs .--Pagosa
Times.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10

The Pocahontas ladies' will give
high Ave party at Red Men hall, Mon
day evening. Admission 25 cents each,
which includes choice refreshments
and an opportunity OF winning hand
some prize.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10

The o Be joyful dancing club Will
hold forth at Vendome hall next Wed.
nesday eveningk and the usual good
time Is in store for all attending.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10

A ten per cent. dividend to the
creditors OF the Bank OF Silverton
this week has caused smile that
won't rub on. A new pair OF socks
for pap and feed for Cooney.-Sil-
verton STANDARD
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10

A. l.. Richey returned last night
from St Louis, where he put In three
weeks. combining business with pleas
ure.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10

From Saturdays Daily.
The train from Silverton did not ar.
rive this morning till IL o'clock owing
to damage done the track by the rains.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10

District court adjourned In Silver.
ton yesterday and Judge Russell re-
turned home this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10

The people who returned from the
Durango fair Monday say II was a
success and they enjoyed themselves
They must have gone to church or
found something equally as attractive
for those who returned Saturday said
the fair was only reasonably good and
claimed that all worth seeing was the
Durango ball game.
Hank Hull, the veteran Indian ira.
der, was up from his trading post
below Jeweit yesterday. Harry Bald.
win has purchased over 30 900 pounds
OF wheat on the Indians already this
year. which shows not only that Har.
ry is doing a big business. but that
the Indians will soon be producing
factor worthy of consideration.-Far-
mington Times-Hustler.
The San Juan river has been doing
business this week. II has been as
fun as a Republican Convention Ed
mund Noel while coming over the
river In Shoemaker's boat got the boat
overturned and bundle OF blankets
and set Of harness went on their way
TO the gulf as result The same day
John Arlington had his wagon load
ed with stakes for the surveyors over.
turned and the whole load lost - Far.
mington Times Hustler
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10

Men who have been over the hills
say the grass on the range IL better
this fall than II was last An 1t was
better last year than 1t had been for
several years. 1t will be unusually
good this winter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-10

The Presbyterian ladies' gave q
dinner In the lecture room OF the
church yesterday. which was well pat.
ronized by the public. Besides giving
the dinner the women worked on com.
forters. They will have a similar pro-
gram in about two weeks.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-02
PEOPLE STILL FLOCK|NC TO THE STATE
More Than IS 900 Filings for South Dakota Land in
the Past Two Years-No Signs Of Let Up.

lumber, farming implements and
household goods which have been
moving on to the section taken up.
which is reported by every paper pub.
lished where this movement can be
seen, lie an evidence that this is not
a speculative move, but Is brought
about by the desire Of progressive res
idents Of the Northwest to take ad-
vantage OF the rapidly vanishing OPP
portunity to secure government lands.
Besides these homestead filings, a
large number of declaratory filings
have been made under the provisions
of the act Of Jan. 13, 1897, which pro-
vides to hold quarter section under
its provisions requires the building of
a dam which will hold 100000 gal
Ions OF water. This work will mean
the spotting over OF the country with
ponds of water which can easily be
secured from the flood waters Of snow
and summer rains.
While this movement has been 90.
ing on for more than two years ii
shows no signs Of diminishing, and
the thousands who will be disappoint.
ed in the Rosebud opening win swell
the tide to even greater dimensions
this fall.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-02

The figures from the land Offices al
Pierre, Chamberlain and Rapid City,
with those from the western counties
of the Aberdeen and Huron land dis
tricts, show that since the first Of Jan
uary, 1902, and up to May /, 1904, 49,
00s filings had been made for lands in
the central and western parts Of the
state. The Chamberlain Office shows
the greatest number, with 4.616 fl
ings, Pierre is next with 1855, and
Huron third with 2.o77. all filed in
Hyde, FauIk and Potter counties.
Rapid city shows 1855 outside Of min.
eral entries. and Aberdeen shows 775,
all in the western counties Of the dis
trict.
These figures indicate the rapidity
with which the free government lands
are being taken in the western part
OF South Dakota in the past two years.
These filings mean a total Of 2,0sO,000
acres Of this land has been taken out
Of the free list and placed in the hands
or under control Of individual owners.
The long string of wagons bearing
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-02
nrn,ssned While Eishinn.

Flandrau, S. D., May 81 John
Bowler, hardware merchant Of Went
worth, Lake county, was drowned at
Egan on Saturday He with several
other men. we're SEEMING fish, and when
Bowler got out where the water was
Up to his waist he was taken with
cramps, and fell under. The parties
with him, fearing he fell into a sink.
hole, hesitated to 90 into the water
and attempt to rescue him, and conse-
uuently he drowned. His wife pleaded
with him Sunday morning not to 90,
but he disregarded her wish.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-02

The United States land Office has
been flooded with inquiries from all
sections OF the country regarding the
terms and conditions of the coming
opening TO settlement Of the Rosebud
reservation. Thousands OF letters
have been received. and the number
is constantly increasing. In order
that all may be informed Register G..
L. Brockway has issued the following
statement:
None but persons qualified to make
homestead entry will be permitted TO
register. Qualifications to make a
homestead entry are: Not the own
er of more than $50 acres of land in
any state or territory a citizen OF the
United States, native born or natural
lied by first or second papers; over
the age Of twenty-one years or the
head OF a family; bona fide intention
to make entry and comply with the
homestead laws of the United States,
for own use and benefit. and not d.
rectly or indirectly for the use or BEN
eft of any other person; has not since
Aug. 80, 1890, e.itered under the pub
| lie land laws of the United States a
quantity OF land which. with legal
homestead, would make more than
1 800 acres; has not heretofore per-
fected or abandoned an entry under
the homestead laws Of the United
States.
i Honorably discharged soldiers and
sailors of the Civil or Spanish-Ameri-
can wars, or their widows, may by
power of attorney appoint an agent
and furnish him with a copy of dis.
charge or other competent evidence
of military service and honorable dis.
charge. Such agent can register foI
one person so appointing him only.
and for himself
No person will be permitted to reg
lister more than once, or in any other
than his true name. Any person who
shall transfer his registration certif
cate will thereby lose all benefits Of
the registration, and be preclnded
from entering or settling upon the
lands during the first sixty days.
AS soon as registered each person
will be given a certificate of registra
ton, which will entitle him to &c
upon and examine the land. This
certificate must be preserved and pre-
sented with application by those en-
titled to make entry.
Registration.
Dates OF registration, July 5 TO July
%, 1904. both days inclusive.
Places of registration, Chamberlain
Yankton, Fairfax and Bonesteel. S. d
Manner of registration, in person a
the times and places mentioned.
Drawing for right of entry begins
|DuIy %, 1904, at Chamberlain, ant
continues until the names of all per
sons registered have been drawn
Each person will be notified by posta
card at the address given by hin
when he registers, of the drawing o
his name and OF the time he mus
present his application to make entry
Persons whose names are draw
thereby secure the right to make sc
lection Of the lands, and Homestead
entry therefor, in order of drawing
beginning with No. /.
Entries begin Aug. 8, 1904, at a
M, at Bonesteel, S. D. The name.
of the first 100 drawn will be Gale,
on that day; the second 100 on tn,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-02
Opening OF ROSEBUD RESERVATION
Explicit Statement Of Terms and Conditions by the
Register OF the Chamberlain Land Office.

following day, and In like manner 100
on each day until the lands are ex-
hausted.
Honorably discharged soldiers and
sailors Of the classes above men
toned, or their widows, may file de-
claratory statements by agents duly
appointed by power OF attorney. An
agent SO appointed can file for only
one soldier or sailor.
Soldiers who file declaratory state
ments either in person or by agent
must within six months after fling
the same, make homestead entry for
the tract filed upon, and establish q
residence and reside upon and cuiti-
vate the land for period OF not less
than one year, which, added to their
term of military service in the wars
mentioned shall be equal to i've years.
Within six months after making
entry the homestead claimant must
establish residence in a house on
his claim. and thereafter reside con-
tinuously upon the land and cultivate
the same for the period Of i've years.
Purchase Money and Fees.
No fee whatever is required at the
time Of registration. Each person
must procure and execute the proper
and necessary papers for registration,
for which notaries and other proper
officers will be permitted to make q
reasonable charge of rs cents Tor
each person. The executed papers
must be presented by the person to
the registering oficer.
Those who become entitled by the
drawing to make entry, must at the
time Of filing their homestead appli-
cations, pay the land Office fees which
amounts to $14 for 160 arcres. and in
addition thereto 81 an acre for the
amount Of land embraced in the appli-
cation. The fee for a soldiers declar-
tory statement is So payable at the
time of filling the same. which must
be in the order OF the drawing.
AT the end of two years, three years,
four years, and within six months at.
ter the expiration of FIVE years re-
spectively from the date OF making
entry the claimant must pay 10 cents
an acre for the land embraced In his
entry. Default in any payment at the
time 1t becomes due forfiets all right
| to the land, and the entry win be can.
celled. a
Fees and price OF the land are the
same to soldiers and sailors as other
persons, and payments OF the same
commence at the time OF making
| homestead entry.
Communication of Entries.
AT any time after fourteen months
of continuous residence End cultiva.
ton. any person who shall have made
homestead entry for the lands in
question, may make a Communication
proof upon such entry, upon the pay
ment of the remainder of the purchase
price OF the land then remaining un
paid, the land office fees and commits
sions, and in addition thereto, $1.25
an acre for the land, for the privilege
| of such Communication. Upon lands Ill
| ed upon within the first three months
! after August s, 1904, the commute
ton price will be $5.25 an acre. be
sides fees and commissions.
No person will be allowed to settle
upon any of the Rosebud lands until
after Oct. 8, 1904, except those who
shall make entry thereof pursuant t.
the act and proclamation.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-02
Theft 81 Team CHARGED.

New Richmond, Wis. May 81 Nate
sigsworth. wanted on charge Of
stealing team Of horses, which he lii
alleged to have hired at D. II. MINERS
livery stable In this city six years ago,
and to have sold In Saltwater, was ar.
rested yesterday at Amory, wis.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-02
SELF Kills iva.

Sioux City. Iowa, May ~ Thomas
w. Brennan and Daniel Tautis. farm
ers. were killed by = single bolt Of
lightning twenty-five miles east 81
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-02

Mr.. Bowler, hardware merchant
or Wentworth. came to Egan with
three Of his friends on Sunday morn
ing to spend the day fishing at the
Sioux Mr.. Bowler waded into the
water but suddenly went beyond his
depth, and being unable to swim, was
drowned. His companions rendered
him what help they could, but also not
being able to swim their efforts were
unsuccessful. The coroner was sum
moned BY telephone from Coleman,
but deemed an inquest unnecessary,
and the dead man was taken to his
home at Wentworth He leaves a
wife and two children. He was much
esteemed by his fellow townsmen and
will be missed in business circles
As d result Of a meeting of Fulton
business men, preliminary steps were
taken for the entertainment Of the
hundreds of people who win be pres.
emit to attend the annual picnic OF the
Old Settlers association, which will
be held at Fulton On Thursday. june
Is. A committee on arrangements
was appointed and the members al
| ready have taken hold Of the work 81
preparing for the gathering. A large
sum Of money has been subscribed bs
| the business men and there Is little
| doubt that the picnic win be one d
the most successful and enjoyable
| ever held BY the association.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-02

One hundred and thirty miles OF
fencing will be bought on the south
and east sides of the Pine Ridge In
dian agency this summer. It will re-
quire ten car loads Of wire. John r.
Brennan, agent, is in Deadwood attend.
| ing United States court. He asserts
that the Indians are becoming accus-
toned to work. He has 275 Indians
and half-breeds employed at present.
The common wages are s1.25 to 81 a
day.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-02

At special meeting of the Cantor
city council all Of the five applications
for saloon licenses were granted with
out opposition from the temperate,
faction. The saloons are expected I,
start as soon as the bonds can be file,
with the county commissioners.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-02

A shrewd thief succeeded in secur-
ing bank roll containing about $500
during the temporary absence of a
Waterman from club rooms near the
heart OF the business district of Sioux
Falls. The robbery was one of the
boIdest committed in Sioux Falls for
some time, the money having been
carried away during the middle of the
day when hundreds were on the street.
There is not the slightest clue.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-14

The best that the market affords at the Pack Train Restaurant.