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Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
FORMAL OPENING
OF FIRST GOVERNMENT
IRRIGATION WORK

WASHINGTON, June l7-Todsv
the third anniversary of the passage
ps congress OF the irrigation law, is
10 be signalized by the formal OMEN
ing OF the first great government ir-
fisation work. The Navada town of
HaZeh, which owes its existence to
me government irrigation project, is
10 the scene of the opening and dis
patches received here by the officials
OF the reclamation bureau states that
the event is to be accompanied with
Interesting ceremony.
Water will be turned onto 500
acres OF land which never mas known
The taste of water. 1t is a rich. fiat
SOIL. needing only moisture to make II
me most productive in the world. Be
fore another three-year period has
passed, 100000 additional acres will
he brought under water and made
tributary TO the same general system,
Already the government has spen,
Sl.5OO.O00. The entire project con.
templates an expenditure Of $4,000
zoe.
The irrigable lands within reach of
me 1ruckee and Carson river wa.
ters, outside of 10000 acres already
under cultivation in and about Reno
as result of private Irrigation enter.
prise, comprise total area OF about
100000 acres.
Inc Truckee-Carson project which
Is the official designation of the nm.
dertaking which has produced tn.
town OF Hazen. and will soon be the
creator of some 1000 farms. is one O,
fourteen principal projects" to which
the government has set its hand. The
others are in various less advanced
stages of progress. The problem in
VOWED In this Truckee-Carson project
was to find some way to save the wa
tiers of two rivers OF Importance. the
Carson and Truckee, which flow from
the SHOWS of the lofty Sierra Nevada
mountains, on the northwest border
OF Nevada and California, and plune.
INTO mysterious pit on the borders
OIL the desert This pit, in which the
waters disappear into the bowels OF
the earth, Just when they are mos
needed to irrigate the plain, IL know,
as sink"
To divert the waters OF these river.
and lead them into canals and storag,
basins for distribution over the nat
dry areas about the sinks" Is tn,
task to which the government ensi
neers set themselves two years ago
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
STATE AGRICULTURAL
BOARD VISITS MANcOe

Mancos Times
Mancos had the honor this weok OF
being visited by four of the members
of the state agricultural board. name
~ Il II. Grubb. J. L. Chatfeld. A. L.
Edwards and 7. A. Curry. These
gentlemen have been looking over the
state agricultural lands of this county
and are highly pleased with the fu-
ture prospect of MoDtezuma county.
The visit of these people to south
west Colorado. means much to the
people acre. Mr.. Grub has promis-
ed that Montezuma county shall have
an agricultural institute this year,
and that in all probability 1t will be
held AT Mancos about the last OF
August or the lst of September. 1t 10
10 be a three days affair and all the
farmers will have a chance to come
and get the benefit of what Prof. Carl
.sle OF the state Agricultural college
will have to say about farming in
Colorado. His talks will be practical
| and will be n great benefit to ranchers
| of this county. Prof. Carlisle has
| spent his life in the experimental
study OF farming and Is thoroughly
competent to instruct the best of us
In the arts Of scientific farming, aud
We are confident that tnose who At
TEND these talks will say that II 10
the best instruction they have ever
heard along that line. 1t will cost
you nothing 10 attend. He also will
treat the dairy business in Its most
minute details and the best ways Of
handling dairy business in general.
Neither the farmer nor the dairymsn
can AFFORD to miss this rare treat.
so make preparations to be on hand
when the institute opens and hear the
good things that are given absolutely
Iree for your benefit.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19

The Masonic fraternity Is making
visiting lodges on the 20, "a and II
INST. Entertainments, receptions and
business meetings and banquet will
require the use OF Wyman's hall. the
Miners Union hall. beside their own
lodge rooms, and the Itinerary AS out
lined by the arrangement committee
Will include an excursion Monday to
Eureka and Terry's mill as well As
a visit to the big Silver Lake mill on
lhelr return to Silyerton. A business
meeting of the Masons will be called
at D. m. during which time the Ia
dies and wives OF Masons families
will hold a reception at Wymsn's hall.
At $50 or y. IN, literary enter
tainment will be held at Miners In
ion hall that will last until 4:30 or s
O'Clock. The dance will commence
promptly at 5 o'clock and the banquet
will be served at IL. On Tuesday q
chartered train will conve' the visit
| ing Masons to Gladstone 1 Incident
| ally tne Gold King mill with stops at
he most interesting points enrouts.
| As Il part OF the program the commit
tee has accepted the special Invitation
extended to all Masons by Rev. j
| Challen Smith to attend st. Johns
services ON the morning OF Sunday
the 25th.-Silverton Standard.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
DARING
DENVER
HOLDUP

DENVER, June lin broad day.
light at one of the most crowded cor
ners of the city and within two blocks
of police headquarters, a holdup arm
ed with two reyolvers held up and
robbed Arnold VOLTS pawn shop at
1903 l.arimer street at s o'clock tails
morning All the robber got was a
$500 diamond pin. Scarcely an nour
and half after the robbery the ban
dit was captured by Policeman John
Connors as he was preparing to leave
the city and IT was dramatic arrest
at the point OF gun. The holdup is
Frederick j. Dick, a young man who
comes of good family at Shamokin
Pa
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
ARMY AND NAVY MANEUVERS
TERMINATED AT NOON

FORT MONROE. June 1.-THE ar
my and navy maneuvers terminated at
noon today. Admiral Dickins made
Two attacks during the night, but
neitner were successful. However.
the possibility OF landing marines and
making flank attack against the
fortress. which is unprotected on the
land side. was plainly shown.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
OLDEST TIMER IN U. s.
OBSERVES TOOTH BIRTHDAY

NORFOLK. Neb. June 17.-William
Forest Pringle. who claims the dis
tinction of being the oldest timer in
Inc United States. observed mis- one
hundredth birthday today. Born in
St Catherine, Ontario. June II, 1905.
pringle has had a varied career as
well as long one. He has made
md lost several fortunes and is now
practically destitute. He remains
cheerful, however. and for one of his
many years enjoys remarkably good
health.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
JAPANESE
ARE SADLY
T. DISCUSSED

TOXIC, June 7.-Much to the dis
gust OF Japanese officers from Oyama
Down, ii was authoritatively stated to-
day that negotiations toward an i'm
mediate armistice are now under way.
II this mornings dispatches from
Washington are true, sometime with.
III the next twenty-four hours. on tne
plains of Manchuria. midway between
he Two great armies, the Russian and
japanese commanders will sion a
truce. 1t is known that Japan
Tor peace, and viii not be e, S9io
but all Japan declares. with Dr., ssDil
UNITY for continuation of the war
rather than the acceptance of hui
initiating conditions.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
NO LAW AGAINST
WEARING ARMY UNIFORM

WASHINGTON. June l7.--The war
department. after wrestling with the
case of an army officer, who was al
lowed to resign. but who persists In
wearing his uniform, finds there is no
law against 1t. The department dis
covered that any one who has the
price of the raiment and the neces
sary gall. can wear a lieutenant gen
erals uniform with immunity.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
STANDARD OIL COMPANY
GETTING EVEN WITH KANSAS

INDEPENDENCE Kans.. June IL.
The price of western oil was cut 3
cents barrel today The Standard
oil company is now paying only so
cents a barrel for the highest grade
Kansas and Territory Oil.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
KAISER BACKS DOWN
ON MOROCCAN QUESTION
%

BERLIN, June l7.-It Is announced
Today that the kaiser will not forcS
crisis with France In the Moroccan
question. This IL a great relief, for
mp to last night France was very near
war with Germany. In fact the
French minister was up all night
ready to give mobilization orders for
the army If necessary.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
WEDDING OF PRINCESS
MARGARET IN LONDON

LONDON, June lT.-Wlndsor made
rare holiday today, when the mar.
riage of Princess Margaret Victoria
Of Connaught, niece Of King Edward,
TO Prince Gustavus Adolphus, heir pre-
sumptive to the throne OF Sweden
was solemnised in st Georges chapel.
The marriage ceremony was per.
formed by the Archbishop Of Cantor.
bury assisted by several bishops and
other high crurch dignitaries. The
bride was given away by her father
the Duke Of Connaught. and was a
most brilliant affair.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
MONUMENT IN MEMORY
OF POLISH PATRIOT

MILWAUKEE, June IA mag
nificent monument in memory of tno
Polish patriot, Koscousko, is to BE-
unveiled in Koscousko park. The
event will be made the occasion for
a great demonstration of Polish so
cieties of Milwaukee. reinforced by
delegations from Chicago, Grand Rap
ids. Detroit and other cities. The
monument was modelled by Gastana
Trentanove, the famous sculptor.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
FORTY PERSONS REPORTED
INJURED IN COLLISION

ELGIN. Ills. June 17-Forty per
sons are reported to have been lnjur-
ed in collision of a passenger and
freight train near here this afternoon
on the Chicago 4 Northwestern rail
road.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
MANITOBA GOVERNMENT
ISSUES CROP BULLETIN

WINNIPEG. June 1.-THE Mani
toba government today issued the
first crop bulletin Of the season
Wheat is still king, Four and quar-
Ter millions of acres are under cult
yation and an increase Of nearly half
a million bushels OF wheat is looked
for.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
ENGLAND WRATHY ABOUT
SINKING OF STEAMERS

ST. PETERSBURG, June IA
strong representation was made to
Russia today by Great Britain in con.
hection with the sinking of merchant
steamers by Russian warships. A
special feature is made. in the case of
the steamer Stkildea, watch was cap.
tared and sunk by the guns of the
cruiser Dnieper.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
CHICAGO STRIKE MAY
BE CALLED OFF SOON

CHICAGO. June IA demand for
a settlement of the teamsters strike
was framed up at meeting of Presi-
dent Shea and delegates in the team
sters' joint council this morning
Powerful Union men propose to secure
enough votes to call OFF the strike.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
SPRING RACE MEET
OPENS AT DENVER

DENVER, June 17.-The annual
race meeting program began here to-
day. and the Derby will be run late
this afternoon. The weather is ideal
and a tremendous crowd began pour
ing out TO Overland park at noon.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
WILL RUSH MATTERS
REGARDING KATY SHOPS

PARSONS. Kans., June IA
mass meeting was held in City park
last night and plans formulated, and
committees appointed to rush matters
regarding the Katy" shops, which
hat company has decided to build
acre. l.. ]. Beagle was appointed as
a representative for the city in nego-
tlations with property owners in the
district to be condemned for the site
OF the shops. 1t is rumored the
Katy" has made a deal with the Mis-.
souri, Pacific for the sale OF its shops
and hospital at Sedalia to the latter
company, desiring TO concentrate all
their shops and hospital at this place
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
FRANCE ANXIOUS TO AVERT
ANY LIKELIHOOD OF WAR

PARIS, June l7.-France is work
ing through Premier Rouvier to Sc
cure an understanding on the Moroc-
cean question with view of ayerting
what in many quarters is looked upon
as war The proposed international
conference will probably be abandon
ed in order to save Frances dignity
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19

Since then 1877 miles OF canal have
been constructed. The main canal
taps the Truckee river a few miles
below Reno. II carries the waters
south to natural reservoir site.
whicn the engineers discovered ON the
lower Carson, some thirty miles dis
tant. Into this same reservoir the
waters of the Carson are also to be
diverted and stored. From this reser.
voir 1t is but a short distance to the
vide, fiat lands about the Carson
sink and the way is down a gentle
incline, which lends itself to the con
struction of the network Of dlstribut.
ing canals.
Elaborate drainage works are in
Guided in the general scheme. farm
boundaries have been laid out, and
the plats are ready for the formal ap.
proyal Of the secretary Of the inter
or. About rs per cent of the irrigat-
ed land belongs to the government
The remainder is in the hands of the
Central Pacific railroad and some
private individuals.
me farms nave soil adapted to
raising apples, pears. grapes, peaches.
berries, wheat, oats, potatoes. sugar
neets and alfalfa. The government
has particular interest in this first
Of its irrigation projects, and will try
"nf the best kind of settlers
!, 9toIiraI To up the lands
ouiidiu, SOciof. tnan 80 acres
Of The ne. or a homestead
and the purchaser 10 required to stay
on the land and improve it. There
are some fees to pay, and it will take
year TO make the farm bitches and
raise crop. The proportionate cost
of irrigation is paid back by the set.
tier in ten annual installments. with
out intereAl. 1t is estimated that the
payment to the government in ten
years will be $2,0S0, and that the
farm, judging from the value of other
irrigated land. will then be worth at
least $4,000. II the settler at the end
OF the ten years can show that he has
reclaimed at least nalf his entry for
agricultural purposes, the land and
water supply are his property perpet-
ually.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
MORE EVIDENCE IN
STRIKE vESTIGATlON

CHICAGO, June 1.-THE grand
jury investigating the strike. adjourn
ed today till Monday. George Wahl. IA
storekeeper in restaurant, told the
Jury tnat certain labor leaders made
serious threats against him unless he
ceased buying goods from boycotted
houses
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19

shDALLA, Mo, June III. H.
hhodes, state game commissioner. to.
day said he would not enforce tn.
Walmsiey bill forbidding the use o,
All nut I'VE kinds of plumage on WON.
ems hats. He says the law is uncon.
sutntional, and that no court would
convict woman for wearing forbid.
zen teathers. Rhodes says ne will
NOT proceed against the milllners but
wiz enforce the general provisions of
the new bill by protecting game and
fish 10 the limit.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
ONE THOUSAND WOMEN
VIOLATE MISSOURI LAW

KANSAS CITY June l7.-One
'hous,nd women of Missouri became
Nlolators OF the law today by wearing
mats WITH bird feathers forbidden by
me Walmsley bill, which is now in
eheet All feathers are barred ex.
eepuns those of half dozen birds.
ne miiiiners. however, still offer for
SAFE the same feathers they offered
yesterday and women are wearing the
same has. The milliners will fight
'he Dill in the federal court when its
enforcement is attempted by State
Came Warden Rhodes
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19
Mr.. aud Mrs. Flank Eldredge will
probably go out in the morning IL
Colorado Springs.

All the committees appointed for
ne Fourth of July arrangements are
urgently requested to meet at the city
hall at o'clock sharp this evening, as
matters OF Importance are to be dis
posed of Any citizens who desire
may be present and If they have any.
thing TO communicate to the commit.
tees will be given the opportunity.
&. T. Simon. VINO has been visiting
his daughter. Mrs. c. II. Snyder sey'
eral months. departs Monday for his
Wisconsin home, accompanied by. his
granddaughter. Miss Angie Hayden
he latter remaining east and entering
some college that has not been de
cided on as yet. Mrs. Snyder Will &C
company ner father and daughter AZ
far as Denver.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19

The modern plate glass front ID
now In at Natnan's.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19

The Mistic Maze at Nathau's.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19

1t pays to trade at Nathan's.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-19

See Nathan's modern window. =
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Children's Novelty Suits
!, Sizes 8. to 10 years

Sizes s to 10 gears. l..
Elton Sailor Suits, Elton Russian Suits, Bloomer
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Bows Norfolk Suits

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Mashie and Telescope College Hats, CSC, S1.5O
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-01-13
Don t Know 1t.

A great many people have seri
Gus defects of the eyes and do not know
it. They believe they see as we'll as
other people simply because they do
not know how other people see. If they
have headaches, they lay it to some
other cause. If the type blurs. they
blame the lamp or the quality of the
paper. They do not realize that their
eyes are bad, or that glasses will help
them until they have let them go too
long. Then they have to wear glasses
constantly instead of for reading and
writing only. If every person would
form the habit of having their eyes ex.
amlned once year, these troubles
could be obviated. By giving the de.
feet proper attention the moment it
becomes apparent, it can be m e6ied
with but very little trouble or incOn-
venience. | will makes these examina-
tions as often as you like, free of charge
and will tell you your exact condition.
Can you afford not to have it done :?
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-01-13
LARGE TIMBER INTERESTS SOLD.
DEATHS AND PERSONAL MENTION

DEATHS AND PERSONAL MENTION.
Augusta Springs, Jan. 12.-The bark
and timber rights on the Beall tract,
known as the old Estaline Iron Ore
property, near this place, has recently
been sold to Northern parties who will
develop it in the near future. The
property occupies almost the entire
western face of Little North mountain
between Ferrol and the Rockbridge
county line near Bells Valley, and is
estimated to contain over 5000 acres.
While originally bought for it's mineral
wealth, 1t nevertheless has upon it
many thousands in bark and timber.
Competent judges claim Il, OcO cords of
chestnut oak bark and many million
feet of lumber, mostly hardwood in the
various kinds of oak. The purchasers,
whom 1t is reported are backed by ample
capital, will in the spring establi sh
saw mills at three points along
the tract to get out the vast
quantities of lumber. The local
tiles designated are Bells Valley,
Craigsville and Augusta Springs. The
development of this property will give
employment to large force of hands
and be the means of distributing quite
a sum of money throughout this
section.
Last Friday death. invaded the home
of one of our ci tizens, Mr.. John Good.
and took from it the wife and mother,
who passed away of consumption
that morning at 10 o'clock. She leaves
two small children, and is sur
vived by her parents, and
and sisters and brothers, all of Craigs-
vile. Sunday morning the funeral
took place from the Methodist church
at this place. Rev. Mr.. hardwood
the services, which were
at the cemetery at Craigs-
vile, where interment took place.
The pail. bearers were John BARLEY, |
Vim. Downey, George Moran, VIM.
Moran, James Fridley and James
Moran.
Prof. w. W. Parsons of Perth,
;anada, who spent some months at
Terrol last year, has returned for an
Indefinite period and will remain to
ook after and protect the large proper
= interests of Hon. Peter McLaren,
l ember of the Canadian Senate. Mr..
1cLaren owns timber and mineral
lterests in this section and also val.
able holdings at and near Low Moor.