davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1879.

United States Land Office. Durango.
Colorado, December IL, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions of the
| act OF Congress OF June g. 1878, enti-
tied 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 Timothy. Of Hesperus,
county of La Plata. State Of Colorado.
has this day filed in this office his
sworn statement No. 1876, for the pur-
chase OF the lots /, g. 3 and 4, and
northeast quarter Of northwest quar-
ter of section 8 In township No. "a
north, range No. 10 w, N. M. 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 and
Receiver Of this once at Durango,
Colorado. on Saturday, the 25th day Of
Feb, 1905.
He names as Witnesses: Joseph
Powell. Thomas Williams. Richard
Hopkins and Thomas M. Petty. all of
Porter, La Plata county. Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming advsr-
sely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims In this
office on or before said 26th day Of
1905.
=, @. PERKINS,
Register.
First publication Dee. Is.
a NJ uuhliaa kSou RAh n ~
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

The Denver Post now says Adams
was elected by an honest majority OF
1000. few days ago 1t said his
election was smirched with fraud and
he should step aside. along with Pea
body, 1t being question as to who
was elected and have the legislature
place Macdonald In the chair, Can 1t
be possible that In the meantime the
proper persons have made 1t profit
able to the Post to switch? Perish
the thought. The Post management
would not think Of such thing Sim.
would not think OF such thing Sim
ply change OF base on principle.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

be, We have the frank admissions
from Admiral Doubasson and Captain
Clado, both Of them excellently post
ed, that Rojestvensky's force Is utter
ly inadequate to test conclusions with
Togo. Captain Clado, indeed, makes
Togo twice as strong as Rojestven-
sky.
However. Russia Is making much
talk of third Pacific squadron, and
she has even announced next Tues
day as the date OF the sailing Of the
first division OF this squadron under
Admiral Nebogatoff. The names of
the vessels that are to make up the
two divisions OF this squadron are
given, and how Russia hopes to make
anybody, except perhaps her own
peasants, believe that these vessels
will add materially TO her naval
strength at sea is, another of the
many mysteries of this war.
III the FIRST squadron the battleship
Nicolst | is of Only 300 tons, and 1t
was launched In 1889. With 1t go
three so-called baitleships. the Ap
ihNlI'F "" Ssud
ltoff which are really coast defense
vessels of 400 tons each, and one
80 ,000-ton cruiser the Vladimir Mon
| omach twenty-five years cid. The sec
ond squadron, which is not even an.
nounced to sail before May, will in
clude the battleship Alexander H., a
sister ship of the Nicolai L.. but sew
| eral years older two small cruisers
and the new 13.0OO-ton battleship, the
Slava.
OF all these vessels the Slava Is the
| only one which can add strength to
Rojestvensky, and since the machin
| cry was taken out of the Slaya when
the Orel was refitted last summer II
| is not apt to he in efficient condition
The other vessels OF this third squad
ron will, because Of slow speed, pool
| armor and weak armament, be actu
ally detrimental, rather than helpful
in such work as Rojestvensky has be
fore him II his voyage is seriously
meant,-Record-He Herald.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.


Forest Lieu Selection No 1927 U. s.
Land Once, Durango, Colorado,
February Z. 1905.
Notice is hereby given that William
r. Moses. whose postoffice address is
Denver. Colorado on June 1, 1904.
made application to select under the
Act Of June 4th, 1897 $50 Stats. 36).
the following described tract:
The Southeast quarter of the
northwest quarter of section "a, in
township IS north. OF range 6 west.
New Mexico meridian In La Plata
county. state OF Colorado.
Within the NEXT thirty days after
the date Of the first publication here
OF protests or contests against the
selection on the ground that the land
described. or any portion thereof. is
more valuable for Its minerals than
for agricultural purposes, will be re-
ceived and noted for report to the
Commissioner OF the General Land
once.
F. c. PERKINS,
Register,
First publication, Feb. 3.
Ant notification March %
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

Mining Application No. 1919 Mineral Survey No
i7tO6 o. 5. Land Office, Durango, Colorado
February II, 1905
Notice Is hereby given, that the Animas
Canal, Reservoir Water, Power. and Investment
Co., whose post Office address is Durango, Colo
RADIO In conformity with the provisions of Chap
ter sIx Of Title Thirty of the Revised Stat
utes OF the United States and acts amendatory
thereto, has made application for a patent for
The Belmont Placer claim bearing placer gold.
situate in Bowman Mining District, Of La Plata
tounty, state of Co orado, and scribed in the
official plat. and by the field notes file in the
office OF the Register Of said Y. 6, Land Once
at Durango, Colorado at follows viz;
Beginnlng at Corner No. whence N. ". Cor
Sec. 81, T, IS n. R. W. bears y. SO ~ Ss' "
1915. 50 H. thence n 1g l2 +. 29s2 IT, to Cor. No.
3 thence g. Ito IS K 1866 Il to Cor. ?; thence
5 40 q, y 1874 II to Cor. No I; thence 9. $50
IT, 39' W. ill9. IT. to OF No 5; thence n. -
- W st9-7 IT. to Cor No. 8; thence N, o 81 Z.
l99 = II. to Cor. No. thence n 81 is' =. 6aI II
to Cor. No. s: thence y. % 9 W, 3lS& IT, to Cor.
No 9; thence s So ~ f. ,g1 s II. to Cor No. 1,
the place OF beginning Containing l7-sg2 acres
and forming a portion of the ". w = ot Sec. 81
and NEL zee. 81 in Township as y. OF Range x
". n. NJ. Principal Meridian, said location be
ing recorded in Vol. 81 page ~ of the records of
La Plata County. Colorado, Adjoining claims
are none.
F. L. PERKINS,
Register.
First publication. Feb, 16.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23
pisAoREeAsLE DAY.

Pagosa spAnss Tsmss-o Observer.
Last Saturday was about the most
disagreeahle day since the writer's
residence In Pagosa Springs. which
dates back almost fifteen years. 1t
showed and blew from early morn
Sunday morning 1t was colder but the
wind blew nearly all day. while Mon
day morning was the coldest OF the
season. the Thermometers in town
reeestering from 80 to 46 degrees be
low zero. The drop in the tempera
ture put an end to the snow storm
which continued for eleven days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

The Herald does not ask for the
seating OF Peabody unless the mem
hers of the legislature. after studying
III the facts, are convinced he was
honestly chosen governor, Far bet
or that Adams should serve under
he taint OF the Denver frauds Al
he same time the Republican mem
bers will show themselves poor
'iicks il they submit TO bulldozing b.,
mch papers as the red ink sheets of
Denver and the Pueblo Chieftain.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

Without listening to or perusing
the full evidence introduced during
The contest 1t is impossible to make
up a clear mind on the glbernatorial
contest. and we presume this will be
the case with those who have listened
10 the evidence, One thing is certain.
however. that brazen frauds were
committed and the facts brought
forth are that 80 per cent. was in the
interests OF the Democratic ticket,
and Alva Adams. II Lieutenant Gov
ernor Mcdonald was given the COVER
norship the people would know he was
holding the job by right Of honest
Votos.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

There is only one pleasure The Her
nd would derive in the seating OF
Peabody-tnat of witnessing the ter
"ible writhing OF the Pueblo Chieftain
md the red ink papers OF Denver
The aforesaid sheets would not only
-un poster type on editorial page but
4mear the first and last pages with
tanning letters. The Herald would
re willing to pay small sum to wit
ness the agony.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

ESTRAy ADVERTISEMENT. Notice 10
= hereby given to whom it may concern that the
following described estray animals we're taken up
star in forehead. short yearling, branded
OF left shoulder. One gray pony, weight
about ioe lbs, branded on h ieft by nip.u sad
less claimed by ow ner OF before March 8, o..
said estrays will be sold by this Board ior the bene-
fit OF the owner when found. STATE BOAkD
nepy.r rnID
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23
"ALL WHISKY 10 GOOD"

From the Philadelphia Press.
There 10 no apparent scramble for
seats on the water wagon, even
though Expert Wiley does say that SO
per cent of tho stu2 served over the
bars Ii not pure whisky. 1t takes
more than q chemists analysis or a
statistican's tables to scare men into
temperance.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

After lecturing in Kansas City John
l.. Sullivan had TO borrow enough
money to get out OF town. That's
what they do in Kansas City to peo-
pie who never were identified with
the James boys.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

New York people now ride in sub
ways. they have taverns in subways,
where they can eat, drink and be mer-
ry underground. and good many of
them earn their living in subways and
cellars; but they still have to coma
to the surface to be buried.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

Congressman Hepburn of Iowa
thinks there will be bloodless rev.
olution in this country unless some
of the captains Of industry go a little
slower Perhaps it wo,sld be well to
have bloodless revolution here some
time just to set the South American
republics a good example.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

China ard Japan will be the bright
particular stars of the big exposition
that opens in Portland. Ore, June l..
Many St. Louisans will go there to
console themselves for the vanishing
of their grestest show on earth.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

From the New York Tribune
President Roosevelt and 1,is attor-
ney generals. KNOX and Moody. have
given municipalities a splendid les
son in the enforcement OF laws. and
the lesson is The way to enforce a
law IL to enforce it,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

Democratic followers of Tom Pat
erson claim the Peabody contest is
he greatest farce ever. Well, it has
'een a farce, for in that it has shown
he manner in which the Adams crowd
'arried Denver.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

If you want the news hot from the
wires. read The Herald. OF course,
We prefer you TO subscribe, but we
want you to read the paper, advertise
nents and all, even II you have to
'orrow your neighbor's paper every
fail to return it. Your
ieighbor should be accommodating
md willing to pay for two copies.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

Another factional quarrel among
Ohio Republicans is reported, but 1t
is of no interest outside the Buckeye
State. There are so many Ohio Re-
publicans that they can always safely
have all the factional quarrels they
want without creating any sort OF a
show for the Democrats.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

There are only eight millionaires
in New York City, but as this is the
personal property tax return, the fig
ure is sctject to Investigation from
other points of view.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

can be done With a state oil refinery.
Public ownership experiments have
had varying results. and Kansas has
n cnance 10 distinguish herself.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23
EsTRAy ADVERTISEMENT

Z hereby given to whom IL may concern that the
following described estray animals were taken up
near Durango. Colo. To wit One gray horse.
about TO years old, ~ hands high. weight about
Boo lbs. dim brand. One bay mare with bell. age
about 10 years, /; hands high. weight about 600
lbs, botchcd brand Said animals being un-
known TO this Board. unless claimed by owner on
or before March 3, '05, said estrays will be sold by
this Board for the benefit OF the owner when found
STATE BOARD OF STOCK INSPECTION
COMMISSIONERS. Denver, Colo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

Admiral Rojestvensky is said to be
afraid of the monsoon season In the
Indian ocean. But. then, he might
as well be hit by a hurricane as blown
nut of the water by the Japanese navy
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

At recent ssls OF pictures In New
York Senator Clark OF Montana
bought 10000 worth Of art He says
he knows his pictures are good be-
caus ecertain people VINO seemed to
know something about the artists did
some spirited bidding against him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

The little month OF February can
claim the distinction OF having pro-
duced two Of the biggest men In the
world-George Washington and Abra-
ham Lincoln.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

No one can aid in building up Du-
range and this Southwest section and
engage in keeping alive Goals Of fire
tnat in the past have been as dam
aging as real connagration.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

MontrOse had coal shortage last
week and ton orders were cut down
90 pounds to make the supply accom-
nodate as many as possible. Relief
anne before suffering ensued.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

Railroad trains can not be operated
in Panama at night, on account OF
revolutions President Roosevelt Will
eventually regulate that, all right.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

II we are to take the statements
of some CT the Denver papers and the
Pueblo Cnieftain, Denver's recent
election was an angels affair, pure
as the driven snow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

New Mexico is as large as all New
England, with New York and New
Jersey added The fact gives an idea
of the great Southwest.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

Neither Russia nor Japan will ad-
nit that II wants the war to close. but
both Of them. no doubt, would be glad
II some friendly power should insist
upon separating them.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

Roosevelt will no doubt call an
extra session OF congress II railroad
legislation il not tended to. No dilly-
dallying with Teddy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

It COSTS scarcely anything to 30 to
California or Florida; but 1t costs
about $50 a week after you get thsrs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

The boiling caucus Republicans in
Missouri should be remembered for
all time by Republicans. They should
be relegated to the rear and kept
in the ash pit
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

This Southwest section Is certainly
in for big increase In population.
Let every shoulder be placed to the
wheels OF progress.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

How does 1t come that secrets of
executive sessions are divulged by
members Of Legislative organizations?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

Let the Republican majority decide
on merit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

First publication, Feb. 3.
Last publication, March 30.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

First publication, Feb. 2.
Last publication March 81
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

First publication, Feb. 9.
Last publication, March %.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

First Publication, Jan. 26th.
Last Publication, March End.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-23

First publication Feb. 2
Last publication. March, 3.
The Washington times., 1905-02-19


Names like Beethoven. Bach. and Grieg
were landmarks The great Wagner
lived only sixteen miles away. I met
him before I had been long in the beau
tifuI German town. We had at least
one thing in eomnon-we had both
chosen the study Of music against the
wishes OF our parents. Wagner told me
that his fathers heart was set upon his
becoming q lawyer. Bah, he said to
me. I should have been vile lawyer.
lIy own fatiaer determined that l should
enter the ministry. Imagine me a minis
ter Why. If Wagner would have been
a shyster lawyer. / should have been a
worse minister. My father was a minis
ter himself. But I told him that If I
preached I would bore the congregation
blue in the face, whereas if I played to
them could 90 much more toward saw
ing their souls. So he finally consented
10 my following my bent. But Wagner
was forced TO run away to escape tbs
law. Think. had he been a lawyer we
would never hive heard that wonderful
'Iarsifaf which has just been IN Baiti-
more.
The Washington times., 1905-02-19
In New York.

IT was arranged that the services of
Masterson should be solicited. He was
in Denver. and came on to New York
Immediately, moving his wife and fam
lily to this city. For eight months he
was Mr.. Gould's shadow. constantly in
touch with his elbow when he was ex-
posed to q possible attack and his vigil
only ceased when Il man identified as
the writer Of the anonymous letters
was arrested at the home of Miss Helen
Gould. who he insisted had promised to
marry him.
Masterson was arrested IN raid on
a house in West Sixty-ninth street on
the night of June s, 1907. when the po-
lice seized some gambling implements
In a room IN the house, and was taken
with other prisoners TO police head
quarters. He gave bail, and later was
discharged, it not being shown that he
had any connection with the gambling
place A revolver which he carried was
taken from him at police headquarters,
and he made application TO get it back
after his discharge. declaring that he
valued IL highly. because he had carried
it constantly since 1879 He was able TO
get the weapon back later.
The Washington times., 1905-02-19
In the Chicago Strike.

During the railroad strike IN Chicago.
when Cleveland was President, and the
strikers were hating ali the traiIs out
OF the dusty city and behaving In many
unmannerly ways, Bat was hired 30 sit
on the cowcatchers Of the engines, and
with doubIe-barrel gun. TO see that
the trains were not stopped It was d
disagreeable job. and Bats seat was
conspicuous, 10 say the least. He didn't
mind their shooting at him. he said. but
what he did object to was their heavIng
bricks and cats. He held down the
job, however, and it Is rot on record
that any Of his trains were stopped.
The Washington times., 1905-02-19
LEO WHEAT
IN HIS PgInE.

which you Rave praised SO highly from
the downs Of England?
Last summer when Lord Denbi8h.
the commander of King Edwards body
guard. was making tour of the United
States and Canada. he asked 10 be in
tro@uced to me hearing that had been
a cIassmate Of Sir Arthur Sullivan. I
told him that it was my intention to go
10 London next summer to place a laurel
wTeash upon the brows Of the bronze
statue OF my old ehum erected by the
English people upon the Thames ena-
bankTnent next Westminster Abbey. Lord
Denbign warmly invited me to visit
him and Lady Denbeigh and said that he
would procure me an audience with
King Edward.
HOW well I remember the King when
he was only Prince of Wales. met MIN
first in Richmond when he visited IIlsss
country before the war. Later I saw
him in London when I was with Arthur
Sullivan. The prince and Duke Of West
minister, who by the way was splendid
musician. often came to our rooms or
the Strand and we used 10 go to Marl-
borough House I played for Edward
when he was married.
The Washington times., 1905-02-19

but he was thinking of his horse thief,
and 1t flashed into his mind that this
might be the end of his chase He
acted as quickly as he thought, and al
most before he realized it he was COW
ering the man with his revolver, and
called, "Thr-up yer hands, But 1t did
not feaze that tall. black figure any
more than if Bat had asked him to
have glass of ice cream soda. The
black Kept right on coming BAT" is
a raerctful man and not given to fam
ming his trigger unless there is neces-
ssty. but he is also used TO being obeyed
in game Of hands. Part of his repu-
tation as marvellous shot comes from
his ability to shoot from the hip.
However, as the dus;fy stranger
came nearer Bat raised his gun.
steadied it with his elbow, and took
careful aim. He fired and the black
figure kept right on coming. This was
one too many for bad mau Bet He
was off down that road as fast as his
nag could take him, and never pulled
up until he was In Memphis To this
day he swears he shot at a ghost.
The Washington times., 1905-02-19
Meets Sir Arthur Sullivan.

1T was to the Mendelssohn school thai
went upon my arrival In Leipzig.
There I met for the first time my dear
chum, Arthur Sullivan, afterward Sir
Arthur mr.. Wheats eyes filled with
tears when ne spoke the name Of his ole
friend.] We had a famous class" he
continued. Carl Rosa was with us. tee.
Several years afterward [ was instrs-
mental In bringing him and Madame
Parepa to America. Under my direction.
they made a grand tour OF the country,
which netted us about S4oo.0o0- All.
Parepa. Parepa, she had the most mar
velous voice it has ever been my good
fortune 20 hear. And l have heard
them all. Even Patti could not equal
her
Those were wild days, those student
days i'll Leipzig. when Arthur and / were
churns ] Eez.er took part in any Of the
student dues. They were confined al
most entirely TO the students of the
university. But though I never played u
principal part. 1 was present at many
After two years in Leipzig Arthur
Sullivan returned tc England, and I
went to Paris with Rosa. We had ali
three taken medals at the Mendelssohn
school
The Washington times., 1905-02-19
"Bat's" Modesty.

There was a party OF newspaper men
who went out to Nevada once to write
things about Bat" but he was no
poser and would not open up for
them. They told him of the money they
woula f.aass,e out of it, all of 1t lost If he
refused. Bat" dove into his pockets.
drew out Stall he had-and said: "You
feilers can have SO of this If you iike-I
need the other dollar myself
That was "Bat''-square as die and
businesslikei
BAT" had no use for a good many of
the fighting cow punchers that hovered
about Fort Scott and Dodge City. but
he never sent any man below ground
except 1t was due time for him to go.
Bat was with Miles as a lieutenant
and scout in the Cheyenne country; was
buffalo hunter on the Cinnamon river;
ran faro at Denver; held the watch for
Jake Kilrain when he fought Sullivan
at Rfchburg. He was an official In the
first prizefght between Sullivan and
Corbett. and later at the fight between
corbett and Fitzsimmons.