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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate of Francis NJ. Underhill. De-
ceased.
The undersigned, having been duly
appointed Executrix OF the last VIII
and Testament of Francis NJ. Under
hill, late of the County of La Plata
and State OF Colorado. deceased, here
by gives notice that she will appear
before the County Court of La Plata
County at the Court House In Duran
go at the March Term, on the first
Monday in May next. at which time
all persons having claims against said
Estate are notified and requested TO
attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted
to said Estate are requested 10 make
immediate payment to the under
signed.
Dated. Sd day OF April, A. d. 1905.
BELLE b. UNDERHILL,
Executrix.
First publication. April 6.
Last publication. April 27.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department OF the IhteT'o''
Land Office at Durango, Colo, March
.. 1906.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
wing named settler has filed notice
1 his intention Ia make nnal PROOF
H. support OF his claim. and tnat said
proof will be mad before the Regis
Ter and Receiver L :. Land once, al
Durango, Colorado. on April e5, 1905
viz: Benjamin +, Itnllar, Homestead
Entry No. 2757 for the e, " OF N. w
J. section lsu, township "a nortt
range west. n. NJ. 7. NJ.
He names the following Witnessed
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation Of said land
viz: e. NJ. Henderson. Bayfield,
u section lsV, township "a nortl
c. II. Dart. Bayfield,, Colo; F. d
Nordyke, bayfield,. Colo.
1 F. C. PERKINS. Register
First publication. Marcn 16.
Last publication. April 20.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
THE DURANGO LEASING CO.

ltlcO News.
The Durango Leasing company
which Is operating the Group Tunnel
concentrating plant on ores from the
United Rico Mines company's Enter
prise group of mines. slopes and
dumps, has had force OF miners at
work for some time past and on Thurs
day OF this week commenced adjust
ing the mill for the seasons run.
Mr.. Blackburn OF Cortez. who mas
had wide experience in the manage
ment OF concentrating plants. will
have charge Of the mill.
Thos. lockwood, general manager
for the Durango Leasing company, IL
on the ground. having arrived in Rico
Thursday last. and says that he Will
have the mill in operation during the
coming week
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the interior.

Department Of the Interior.
Land Office at Durango. Colo. March
2s 1905.
Notice is hereby given that toe fol
lowing named settler has filed notice
OF his Intention to make nnsl proof in
support OF his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver at Durango, Colo. on
May s, 1865. viz: Charles A. Grom-
met. who made Homestead Entry No.
1852. FOR the f. VI s. e. u and x. "
n. Il, u Section 81. township "a N. X.
$ w, N. NJ. P. NJ.
He names the following Witnesses
to prove nis continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land, viz:
John w. Sites. of Durango, Colo:
William Sisley, of Grommet. Colo:
G.. Frank Akers, OF Grommet. Colo.
and Richard B Gaines. Of Durango.
Colo.
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication March 80.
Last publication May 4.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
HoRsEMEN, TAKE NOTICE.

The imported French Percneron
stallion Ennanton, No. 1852. got by
Jules No. 379S7; dam, Adele. 1899;
toaled April 4, 1900. VIII stand dur
ing season of 1905, as follows: Mon.
day and Tuesday OF each week al
Pennington's ranch on upper Florida
liver: Wednesday and Thursday on
upper Pine river; Friday and Satur
day at Peoples Corral. Durango.
Terms to insure: $500; for sea
son. $500; single service. $1,000.
For further particulars. address
R. NELSON.
Secretary Florida and Animas Horse
Company, Durango, Colo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
NOTICE ron pus.,cArIon.
o.o.rtm.n, Of Tn. interior.

Department Of the interior.
Land once at Durango. Colo. March
a. 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler nas nied notice
Of his intention to make Anal proof
In support OF his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver U. S. Land once at
Durango. Colo, on May s. 1905, viz:
James NJ Martin, Homestead Entry
No. 2423 for the W. u N. 4. y and
+. u N. W. Y Section IS. township
25 n. X. s W, N. NJ. p. NJ.
He names the following Witnesses
TO prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land. viz:
John T. Pennington. OF Durango.
Colo; James Conway, OF Durango.
Colo; James Cash, OF Durango. Colo:
Daniel IL Thornton, of Durango.
Colo
F C. PERKINS. Register.
First publication, Marcn 80.
Last publication. May 4.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
De,artment of the Interior,


United States Land Once, Durango.
Colo, April IS, 1905.
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 T. 1892, Sam
uel O. Snooks, OF Piedra. county OF
Archuleta, State Of Colorado, has this
day filed in this Office his sworn state
ment No. S39, for the purchase OF the
s. w. u OF N. f. u of Section No. 8 In
township No. "a N. Range No. .
west. 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 es
tablish his claim to said land before
the Register and Receiver OF this OF
fee at Durango, Colo, on Saturday
fne oath day OF June, 1905,
He names as witnesses: Henry j
Nelson. OF Piedra, Colo: Elias Han
sen. OF Bayneld. Colo; Walter h
Tinnim, Of bayfield,. Colo; Jackson
| Glenn, OF Piedra. Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad
yersely the above described land
are requested TO file their claims Il
this office on or before said gath da
OF June. 1905.
r. C. PERKINS. Register.
First publication. April 20.
Last publication June 22.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interior.

Department Of the interior.
Land Ofice ut Durango, Colorado,
March 20, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has nled noticS
of her intention TO make final proof
in support OF her claim and that sale
proof will be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver at Durango. Colo
yado, on May 9th, 1905. viz; Naomi
H. Snerer, who made Homestead Bn-
try No. 1893, for the Lots and s. =.
h. a N. w. "a, N. Il. u s. w. Y Sec
ton 6, township So north range 7 W.,
y. VI. =. NJ.
She names the following witnesses
to prove her continuous residence
upon and cultivation Of said land. viz:
James Conway, Harry Anderson. Jake
Abee, and John r. Pennington, Of Du-
range, Colorado.
F, C, PERKINS, Register.
First publication. March 40.
Last publication, May Z
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interior.


Land ONCE at Durango, Colo. March
.. 1906.
Notice Is hereby given that tne fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make fp proof
IN support OF mis- claim. and that said
proof Will be made before the Regis
Ter and Receiver U. s. Land Office
at Durango, Colorado. on April "a
1905. viz: John Iuby, who made
Homestead Entry No. 1897. for the
-N. " OF N. w. Y and N. VI Of N. r
/. section IA. township 35 NORTH range
west, n NJ p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
10 prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation OF said land
viz. Henry Nelson, Jack Bailey
James Mari. and Charles Black. al
Of bayfield,. Colo.
F. c. PERKINS, Register.
First publication. March lS.
Last publication, April 20.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

s''>'s " h'S f'tS'iofs
Land Office at Durango, Colo. April
IS, 1905.
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. Colo, on June 3. 1905
viz: William O. Morrison. Home
stead Entry No 277l for the N F. a
of y. w, a section H. township "a
y. X. I w, n. NJ. p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land.
viz: joan j. Ong, OF Bayfield,. Colo. (;
James Fowler. OF Bayfield,, Colo. +;
George Patton. Of Bayfield,. Colo, Al
len Snyder. of Bayfield,, Colo.
f. c. PERKINS, Register.
First publication, April 20.
Last publication. May 90.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

basins, where they are driving a tun-
mel which is destined to be 1000 feet
In length when completed, and which
will develop all of their group.
There Is movement on foot by
those directly concerned to try to
bring about compromise in the Sill
yer Ledge Mining company's litiga-
tion between creditors and bond-hold-
ers by letting the claims go to sale.
and under certain conditions. to let
the mortgages meet the obligation OF
mine to creditors. That the Silver
Ledge is great property is undisput-
ed. but its true value will never be
ascertained until 1t is operated free
and unhampered.
The clearing out of trails to the
King Solomon mountain mines is In
progress, and weather permitting,
the packing OF ores from the Shenan-
toah No 3, Dives, North Star and otn-
er properties will commence about the
list of next month.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate OF Charles II. Peters. Deceased
The undersigned having been APP
pointed Administrator OF the Estate
of Charles II. Peters, late of the Coun-
~ of La Plata and State of Colorado.
deceased, hereby gives notice that he
win appear before tne County Court
of La Plata County. at the Court
House In Durango at the March Term
TOR Probate Business. on the Third
Monday tbeing the 18th day OF May
next. at which time all persons nav-
ing claims against said Estate are
notified and requested to attend for
ihe purpose OF having the same ad
iusted. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make i'm
lnedinte payment to the undersigned
Dated this 10th day of April. A, ID
1905.
MATTHEW HARRINGTON,
As Administrator.
First publication. April l3.
Last publication. May 4
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

VI INC tHtcTioi.
Land Office at Durango, Colo, March
2S, 1905
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 he made before Register
and Receiver at Durango. Colo, on
May 10. 1905, viz: Loren o. Camp.
bell, who made Homestead Entry No.
2s13 for the n w a s. w. a section
81. township "a n r. 7 w, n. NJ. p.
NJ.
He names the following witnesses
TO prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land.
viz:
Charles l.. King, Alfred Underhill.
H. ID. Brindle, c. II. Dart. all of Bay
Held, Colo.
+. C. PERKINS, Register.
First publication, April q.
Last publication. May IL.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
FARMS WANTED,

We have constant inquiries for
farms in all parts of La Plata and
San Juan counties. and II you want /,
sell, list your property witia us. and
we will fnd pyrcnsser. Comms.
sion charges reasonable. No sale, no
charge. Call and Sc us when in town
or drop us a line
II you have valuable papers that
are subject to rre, 1t will pay you to
examine our steel safety deposit
boxes when you are in town again.
THE LOCAL SECURITY co,
w. 5. Pickerill, Sec'y
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
oepartm.n. Of tn. Interior.

United States Land ONCE, Durango.
Colo. March "a. 1905.
Notice is hereby given that Alex
'nder c. Morris OF Ignacio. Colorado.
has hled notice OF intention to make
proof on his desert-land claim No. ~
for the W. y OF N. W. Y Section 80.
township 20 N X. W., N. NJ. p. M.
before the Register and Receiver u.
5 Land Office at Durango. Colo, on
Friday. the 9th day of May, 1905.
He names the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation of said land:
Warner A. King. of Ignacio. Colo:
Pleasant Balm, OF Ignacio. Colo:
Charles l.. King. OF Bayfield,. Colo:
James w. Brit, OF bayfield,. Colo.
+. c. PERKINS, Register.
First publication, March 80.
Last publication, May 4.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
Rheumatic Pains Quickly Relieved.

The eXcruciating pains characterize
ic of rheumatism and sciatica are
quickly relieved by applying Chan.
berlain's Pain Balm. Tne great pain
relieving power of the liniment has
been the surprise and delight of
thousands OF sufferers. The quick re
lief from pain which ii AFFORDS is alone
worth many times It's cost For sale
by all druggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
oep,rtm.n, Of the Interior.

department " tf'e iHtc''ofs
United States Land Offce. Durango
Colo. March 80, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that Mary +.
Edwards of Bayfield, Colo, nas f,led
notice of intention to make proof on
her desert land claim No. ia. for lot
of section III. township % N. X. I
w. n. NJ. p, NJ. before the Register
and Receiver at Durango. Colo. on
Thursday. the 18th day OF May. 1905.
She names the following witnesses
to prove the complete Irrigation and
reclamation OF said land: John A
Maioy. George Myers. l.. H. Shel.
hamer and j. w McMiller, all of Bay
field. Colo.
+. C. PERKINS. Register
First publication. April 6.
Last publication, May II,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
NOTICE FoR PUBLICATION.

SVP1FtHteUk W kVo tUtSttoEs
Land ONCE at Durango, Colo. March
25. 1908.
Notice IL hereby given that the fol.
lowing named settler has Aled notice
OF his Intention to make nnal proof In
support of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the Rsgis-
ter and Receiver At Durango. Colo
RADIO. on May 9Th. 1905. viz: Gustav A.
Stuckman. for the 8. u 9. W. Y q. W.
a 5. f. u Section lou and N. W. Y
n w. Y Section l6U, township ~
N. II. s w, N. NJ. p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land. Wis:
Tobias " Apperson. Columbus A.
| Apperson, John w. Sites. Alfred Pat
terson. all Of Durango. Colo.
+. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication. March 10.
Last publication. Nay Z.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
FOR SALE.

In the California mining district, La
Plata county, the valuable lode claim
the Fredericton. This claim
and is believed to contain at least a
thousand feet Of very rich vein. For
address Mrs. ]. b. Har,
ton. l64S Massachusetts Ave. Cam
bridge. Mass
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

Prof Good Of the University of Chi
cago insists that the Rocky mountains
are wholly useless in physical or ma
teril sense President Roosevelt en-
tertains an entirely different view but
the President can not be expected To
think like Chicago professor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
ALWAYS THERE

My motto is to give the farmer the
best there is going. whether 1t be in
'he blacksmith or wagon line. Plows
sharpened on short notice, also agri-
cultural implements repaired. Wa
gon work of any kind. Light spring
wagons for sale-all handmade.
Horseshoeing specially and satisfac-
tlon guaranteed. Oldest shop In Du-
range.
CHARLES NAGMIN.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

BY advocating big navy Admiral
Dewey has thrown away his last
chance for the Democratic presiden.
tlal nomination. Maybe he would
rather be a right admiral than a
wrong president
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

In the campaign OF 1908 the candi-
dates for the Democratic presidential
nomination will have Mayor Dunno OF
Chicago to reckon with. He has al
ready shown gait equal To Mayor
Hatrison's best performance
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

The Chicago street railways an
nounce that they are willing TO sell,
hut have not yet mentioned one of the
interesting details, which Is the price
expected
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

In making his calculations that a
woman can dress comfortably and re-
specially on $65 year. Mr.. Atkinson
must have overlooked the millinery
budget.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

When the civil war was on It was
thought to be big thing for Abraham
Lincoln to call Tor 100000 soldiers.
Tne mikado OF Japan has Just sent in
a reQuisition for 900 900
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

A 60O.pound bear is well worth
killing, but II must be something of a
burden TO the Colorado hunters To
carry set of hay scales over the
mountains for the purpose OF weigh.
ing the big game
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

Early next month Baltimore will
vote on 81 10000 bond issue TO pro-
vide parks in sections of tine city
where none exist. Its big fire has
not depressed Baltimore but aroused
a desire TO get at once some long
needed Improvements.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

An Eastern clergyman says the pro-
fessional experience is: AT 20 idol
lied at 30 ostracised. ut 60 osleriz-
ed, at so canonized. The final award
is iiattering, but might he distributed
to better advantage at one of the ear
lieu periods
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27
Gen. Fftzhug5 Lee Is swinging

around the circle to invite all the
states TO participate in the jamestown
celebration at Hampton Roads in 1907
1t Is highly interesting section and
a great number of visitors will en-
brace the occasion. Each state should
be we'll represented. jamestown and
Yorktown are only nineteen miles
apart.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

In digging the Panama canal, thai
great cosmic force, the Missouri mule
has been assigned an important place
Its constitution Is equal to any eli
mate. and civilization follows its heels
At respectful distance
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

Gen. CoNey's failure for S2S5.O0
shows that opportunity knocked at his
door, and the generals creditors are
under the impression that tho occas-
ion was improved to an uncomfortable
extent for them
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

The United States is now the sole
remains for Uncle Sam to show what
ne can do in this fresh branch of pub
lie ownership.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

An explorer claims TO have discoV'
cred in the interior OF South America
an immense waterfall l,2O0 feet high'
II may be regarded as valuable lind
now that Niagara is 10 be tunneled
out OF existence for mechanical pur-
Doses
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

The London Graphic estimates that
the marriage of British noblemen to
American heiresses has benefited the
former to the extent OF S500.0OO,O0O.
II this matter could be intelligently ar
bitrated, the conclusion would be tnat
the boot given IL on the wrong side
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

Immediately after an important
fight has been scheduled the public
begins to take sides, and to offer ar
euments why this or that contestant
ought to win Even Rojestvensky has
his champions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

The conditional alliance between
Great Britain and Japan is dated Jan
uary 80 1902 and is to run five years.
From present indications, tne treaty Is
likely to be of more moment TO both
countries than was expected when 1t
was signed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

President Roosevelt and Judge Par
ker are to be invited to address the
Democratic clubs of Chicago on the
same date. For joint discussion of
this kind Mr.. Roosevelt will not even
be put TO the inconvenience Of rewhet-
ting his knife.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

The French people have already
loaned the Russian government ST.
s00000,00O, so tightening of the
pursestrings can not be called harsh
treatment
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

Ii Is a reflection upon Gen. Coxey's
financial genius that he is obliged to
20 into bankruptcy at a time OF uni
versal prosperity. In the old calam'
ity days the announcement would
have attracted very little notice. Now
1t seems to stand out.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

When the Russian feet was AT Mad
Rgascar many of its sailors deserted
and eight were executed for lnsubor-
dination. That does not look like
spelling for fight.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

Plans for fighting the cotton boil
weeyil are just as interesting in the
South this spring as If the problem OF
overproduction mad been suddenly lost
in the shuffle.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

Since Dewey fred a shot heard
round the world wages in the Philip
pines have doubled. That may not he
benevolent assimilation but 1t is
mighty acceptable TO the man with the
hoe.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

One advantage of the japanese is
that they are lignting for their homes
against foreign fleet that has trav.
eled 1900 miles 10 stir up trouble.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

No remedy has yet been found for
panic when fully started in an au-
dience. The only safety is to keep
cool and avert the wild rush.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

II is said the Russian feet must
make its hits al from five TO eight
miles range or be at decided dis
advantage. That amounts to diff
cult problem for inexperienced marks
men.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

In the case of Russian general or
admiral going into action. he is al
ways fortified by the knowledge that
he has everything to gain and only
his life to lose
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

Rev. Jas. A. Lewis. the presiding
hold his third Quarterly Conference
at the NJ. e. church, South, Wednes-
day evening, April &c.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

Andrew Carnegie declines to as
sums the burden OF caring for the
japanese widows and orphans. Mr..
Carnegie believes in battleships, but
not in the fruits of war.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

Young Jimmie Hyde could tell Mr.,
Rockefeller how to have little fun
with his money, as tne years go on.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-27

At Red Mountain there are several
mammoth tunnel enterprises in full
blast. notably the Treasury Tunnel NJ.
4 r. Co., now over mile into the hill.
and the Red Mountain Il, NJ, Il $, Co,
driving 'Wpmile tunnel under the
Red noun, n,ains, Another great tunnel
enterprise has recently been launch
ed by the Arps Brothers. of Ouray,
who have acquired title to group OF
forty claims in Porpnyry and Mineral
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-29
The Ladies Are With Us.

Tho ladies' are now coming up to our
assistance, and we are encouraged 10
believe that the Council Will finally yield
the point and make an appropriation for
sprinkllng tho streets. Two communica.
lions from Richmond housekecpers are
published In to.day's paper. each OF
them sustaining Tho Times-Dispasch In
Ats crusade against dirty and dusty
streets,
One Of these correspondents bega tie
city fathers 70 tun their attentIea from
ANNEXATION, rllcttlon, altercatl9p, APP
preparation reicfauon and eSpeciora-
ton 10 momentary consideration OF
our streets"
Another correspondent kays that tn
asphalt streets should be swept al leas
! once a day, ~ vel as witsxsa md anali;