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SEEING AMERICA FIRST.

Should you see America first?
A conference at Salt Lake City will
try to persuade you that you should
and the New York Evening Post ad-
Rits thar the people Of the eastern
states need to think the matter over.
II confesses that. as compared with
the people of the West, they are ig
norant of their own country and de-
seryedly called provincial
AT the same time II compares at
fractions not altogether to the nd-
vantage of America. AS against the
glorles of our natural scenery there
are the historic glories of European
cities, and no novelty that we can Of
fer is quite as striking as the novelty
presented by the many strange sights
of foreign land Then when the
eastern American comes to figure on
the very important item of expense
he discovers that he can DO better as
regards both hotels and transporta-
tion in trip TO Europe than he can
on trip to the Pacific coast. The
conclusion is that conferences to pro-
mote travel in this country can ac-
complish very little until the fares
are lower and the hotels better and
cheaper
This eastern view is interesting
and practical enough to merit atten-
tion from the conference, the hotel
men and the railroads. We may add,
however, that there can he no doubt
as to the desirability of home travel
II is not only because we have sucn
unsurpassed natural attractions as
the Yellowstone the Grand Canyon
and the Yosemite. but most of all he
cause the trip across the continent
helps so much to true realization
OF what the nation Is. Residents
along the eastern coast who do their
travelling abroad have no Just concep.
tion of its extent or of the remarkable
unity of Its people. They are in fact
rldiculously provincial and the type
is fairly represented by young wom-
an from Hartford. Conn, who on find
ing herself at the town OF Fulton, n.
Y. exclaimed to her sister: Just
think how far west we are
Such Americans would increase the
misinformation of the inquisitive for
eiener TO an alarming degree. They
are almost on par with the Eng
lishman who would make town out
the state of Alabama and place it
somewhere in North Dakota. But, OF
course, travel is not likely to be re-
garded primarily as a question of pa
triotic duty. with many the trip to
Europe is the cherished dream OF
years. and there can he no substitute
for it.--Record- Herald.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
CoNTES TNoTICE.

Deartment of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Durango, colo"
January 49, 1906.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by Joseph A.
Clark. of Durango, La Plata county
Colorado. contestant. against home
stead entry No. 1913. made Octobet
~. 1900. for the e. Y of SW. a OF
Sec. II. Twp. 30 n, X. 10 w, n. NJ.
p. NJ. by stephen T. Jordan of Du
range. La Plata county, Colorado. CON
testee. in which 1t is alleged that saio
Stephen T. Jordan has wholly aban
doned said tract, and changed his res
idence therefrom for more than sin
months since making said entry and
next prior to the date herein; that he
has not built a house upon said land,
nor made improvements of any kline
thereon, that he has not established
residence thereon. nor maintained res
idence thereon that said tract was
never settled upon by said entryman
and not settled upon as required by
law; that the said entrymun nevei
cultivated any part of said land; (ana
that said alleged absence from the
said land was not due to mis- employ
ment in the army, navy or marine
corps of the United States as a pri
vate soldier, officer, seaman or ma
rine, during the war with Spain. OF
during any other war in which the
United States may be engaged.
Said parties are hereby notified to
appear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock
a M. on Feb. 2S, 1906. before the re.
gister and receiver at the United
States land office in Durango. Colo.
The said contesant having, in
proper affidavit filed Jan. 10. 1906, set
forth facts which show that after due
diligence personal service OF this no
tice can not be made, 1t is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice
he given by due and proper publica
ton
F. C. PERKINS. Register
First publication Jan. 25, 1906.
Last publication Feb %. 1906
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY.

Estate OF William j. Thompson, De
ceased.
The undersigned. having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of
William j. Thompson. late OF the
county of La Plata, in the state of
Colorado, deceased, hereby gives no
tice that he will appear before the
county court of said La Plata county,
at the court house in Durango, in
said county. on Monday the 26th day
Of February, N d. 1906. at the hour
of 10 o'clock a. m. of said day, at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and
requested to attend for the purpose OF
having tine same adjusted. All persons
indebted TO said estate are requested
TO make immediate payment to the un-
dersigned.
Dated at Durango Colo. this 2Ath
lay of January. A. ID. 1906.
GEORGE w. THOMPSON,
Administrator OF the Estate OF VII
liam ]. Thompson, Deceased.
First publication Jan. 20.
Last publication Feb. 10.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22

The right of the Illinois Steel com
pany to made land along the shore
Of Lake Michigan at its South Chi
cago plant is upheld in an answer to
the information filed against the COM
pany by States Attorney Healy some
time ago. In the suit brought by the
states attorney the Superior court is
asked to declare the title 10 the re
claimed lands in the state of Illinois
and to compel the Illinois Steel com
pany TO recompense the state for the
time the lands have been used.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
NOTICE FoR PUBLICATION.

department Of the Interior. Land OF
nee at Durango, Colo, Jan. 20, 1906
Notice is, hereby given that the fol
iowing-named settler has tilea 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 received at Durango. Colo.
nn March 6. 1906. viz, Antonio d. Tru-
iillo, who made homestead entry No.
I3f1 for lots one and two of Section
30. Tp "a n. of h. 9 w. n. NJ p. NJ.
He names the following Witnesses
To prove his continuous residence up
IN and cultivation of said land, viz;
samuel n Johnson, of Durango, Colo;
lose Rameres, OF Durango. Colo; Jo-
seph o, Smith OF Elco, Colo; Edwin
VI. Brown of Durango, Colo
f. C. PERKINS. Register
First publication Jan. %.
Last publication March l.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior Land OF
flee at Durango, Colo. Jan. 6, 1906
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
owing named settler has filed notice
If his intention TO make final proof
support of mis- claim, and that sal
lroof will be made before the register
ind receiver at Durango. Colo, IN
'eb. %, 19OG,viz.; Andrew F.. Hart
nan, who made homestead entry No.
1928, for the W. y OF NV. q Seed.
md E. Y of NE a of Section 3, TWP.
"A n. OF II. w. n. NJ. p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
prove his continuous residence
Upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
William Worrall, Robert Morrison,
Robert McNary and Ret2in e. Riggles.
Ill of Bayfield,, Colo.
f. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication Jan. is.
Last publication Feb. %.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
DURANGO EDITOR AND
POSTMASTER HERE
albuquerque Citizen.

Albuquerque Citizen.
G. w. Raymond. postmaster of Dn-
range. Colo, and editor and proprietor
of the Durango Herald. accompanied
by his wife an dlittle son, arrived In
Albuquerque last night. en- route to
Old Mexico. and spent the day at the
office of the Evening Citizen during
the morning.
Mr.. Raymond stated he thought
Durango was just about THE place,
and that since the Southern Pacific
had purchased large tracts of coal
lands In that part OF the country and
were Surveying lines for new road
10 be built into Durango, it was an
assured fact that The city would have
another road.
And tnen you will see Durango
grow like wild weeds" continued Mr.
Raymond. IT'S the greatest thing
that has ever taken place in the
Southwest. and 1t means that ou
population which is now about 5000
will double in the next few years"
Mr. Raymond never belonged to
The Knockers club" in his life, ant
1t is said that he is life member
fully paid up, in the Boosters club
If Durango.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
GRAND JUNCTION ITEMS.
Grand Junction News.

Grand Junction News.
The new company preparing to
manufacture spraying material is get
ting things under way rapidly. Cars
of material are on hand or en- route
and everything Will be ready to ac-
commodate the fruit growers in am
pie time. Those wishing to secure
Information along any line can do so
by calling on Mr.. Chamberlain at
the Grand Valley National bank.
saloon man said In our hearing
a few days ago that IL was amusing
TO have the mayor order his official
force to visit the saloons every day
with orders from his honor when ev-
erybody knew that 1t was to show
authority and did not mean anything.
He said the saloons were living pret-
ty close to the law these days.
The Glenwood Avalanche of Wed
nesday has n glaring headline over
tne report of the meeting OF the un-
dertakers at that place. Heaven
Next to Glenwood" With fifteen OF
twenty saloons and a reputation OF
having the worst gambling dens in
The state that headline sounds rather
il'msy to us. though 1t may do all
right to feed to the undertakers, who
can stand most any diet.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department, OF the Interior, Land Of
flee at Durango, Colo, Jan. 10, 1906.
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 at Durango, Colorado, on
Feb. "a, 1906, viz. Martin V. Salyer,
who made homestead entry No. 1893
for the NE. 4 of NV. Il, NV 4 of
NE, u. Sec. 2, Twp. 33 n. of r. Z W,
~ NJ. p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land, viz ::
Ralph II, Dunham, John R. CundiG.
Nicholas Jeantet and Samuel E. Peel,
all of Ignacio. Colo.
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First publication Jan. H.
Last publication Feb. 10.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
CORPSE GIVEN TWO
FiRST-cLASS BURIALS

Salida Mail.
'ris seldom indeed that dead man
is given two tirst-class funeral ser
vices. two coffns and a like number
of places in the cemetery, but this Is
just what happened to a Cripple
Creek resident who died "A short time
since, and the reasons therefore are
lust coming to light
Mr. Al. Laub, one of the state Or
ganizers for the Woodmen of the
World, former resident of Salida
who is now in the city. was one of
the pail bearers at the last burial OF
he body and Immediately following
the funeral went to the home of the
widow and did all that he could to
tighten her burdens and to sympa-
thize with her in an hour of bereave-
AS he and all residents of the great
gold camp thought. until some very
startling disclosures were made.
The supposed widow. Mrs. j. w
McEachern, was the holder of
Woodmen policy for So 1000 and she
also had several other thousands com
ing from old line insurance compan.
les, Some two weeks after the fu-
neral service and burial Mrs. Nc.
Eachern received draft from one oi
the old line companies for $4,000, and
ready money.
Then the trouble began John Bar
ley, alias Jack Crowley, had entered
into deal with j. w. McEachern to
defraud the insurance companies and
the Woodmen out of all the cash that
mad been placed upon the latter's
life. There had to be a death and
burial of McEachern and TO carry out
this plan body was taken out OF
The cemetery and blown up in the
mine where McEachern worked. 1t
was so thoroughly mangled that no
one could say that It was not the
body of McEachern, and the scheme
worked very nicely until John Barley
was to get his share of the coin. The
McEacherns began paying him off in
notes instead OF cash and tnen fol
lowed an exposure by Barley.
McEaohern, II is said, was in the
very next room to the one where ap
Dropriate funeral services were held
over the remains supposed to be his,
and also there when Mr. Laub visited
and condoned with the supposed wild.
ow. Warrants were issued for the
arrest of all the parties concerned
and the case will be thoroughly aired
in the courts. The Northwestern
Life Insurance company has recov.
cred from Mrs. McEachern $2.74O OF
the $4,000 paid her, but even this
does not check legal proceedings.
The police say that on the day
Mrs McEachern left for Colorado
Springs in company with Mrs. Mod.
lin, Mrs. McEachern stood on the sta
ton platform and waved her hand
kerchief TO her husband In fond adieu
McEachern was secreted in the Mod. |
lin home, which stands high ON the
slope of Squaw mountain.
and he could easily see the train as |
1t pulled out of the depot from this |
point of vantage.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. Land OF
flee at Durango, Colo. Jan. 10. 1906
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention tc make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Durango. Colorado, on
Feb. 81, 1906. viz; Ralph Dunham.
who made homestead entry No 1883
for the L. Y of SW. a of Sec. SO, Twp.
"a n. of r. 7 w. N. NJ. p. NJ.
He names tine following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land viz.
Martin V. Salyer. Nicholas Jeantet.
Samuel L. Peel and John X. Cundif,
all OF Ignacio. Colorado
f. C. PERKINS, Register.
First publication Jan. H..
Last publication Feb. 10.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
DON'T NOMINATE A LAZY MAN.

II doesn't matter ntw honest or
how popular a man may he: II he is
lhz, he Isn't fit to hold the smallest
office In the state. The man who
shirks is almost as dangerous as the
man who gratis. He makes It pos
sibie for his snbordinates to graf.
The Republican party gave the work
ingmen of Colorado an honest dollar
and chance to earn II This same
party made 1t possible for any man 10
work when and where he pleases and
Tor any wage he pleases. The san.a
party has given the state a clean
business administration. The result
IL Colorado's wealth and population is
steadily increasing. Prosperity is la
evidence on every hand. The Colora.
doan away from nome hears com
mendation for his state where he for
merly heard nothing but condemna.
tion and ridicmle. We are making
an excellent record. Let's keep II up.
See that not only honest but compe.
tent men are nominated for every Of
fice. These are the days When we
do things" and II takes able men to
10 them aud do them right.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
PARTY BUsHWHAckERs.

mans conscience must be his
guide in politics as in other things.
When his conscience prompts nim to
transfer his allegiance to the opposi-
ton party. he does not expect any re
wards from the party which he has
left. But the man who goes over to
the enemy and assists them in n fight
to defeat his own party to crafty his
personal spite against an individual
or faction of his own party, is almost
sure TO demand high honors for his
return to the fold. II isn't safe
rlie to reward party disloyalty in
ms way. The man who would share
the honors of his party must help
bear Its burdens and not run over 10
the enemy every time ne can not
have his own way in party manage
ment Political bushwhackers meas.
ure their party fealty by the success
they have in getting what they want
from their party. They are always
ready to go outside the breastworks
10 meet the enemy in the dark and
put up Job on their party that will
'hure 10 their personal benefit. 1t
Is gratifying to know that the bush
whacking element has virtually dis
appeared from the Republican party
In Colorado, Once in while a faint
yelp will be heard from the distant
horizon where one of taem is still
prowiing around chewing the cud of
discomfort and disloyalty, but they
are few. very few, and as harmless as
they are scarce.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department OF the Interior. Land Of
fee at Durango. Colo, Feb. 10, 1906.
Notice is hereby gwen that the
following named settler has flied mo-
tice of her intention to make final
proof IN support OF her claim, and
that said proof will be made before
the register and receiver of the Unit
ed States land Office at Durango.
Colo. on April Z, 1906, viz. Susan
Timothy widow of John Timothy H
L. No, 2993. for the W. - NE 4,
NV a SIC. a, NE. a SW. a Sec
g. TIP. "a n, K. 10 w, n. NJ. p. NJ.
Sne names the following witnesses
10 prove her continuous residence up
on aud cultivation of said land, viz
Thomas NJ. Petty. Joseph Powell
Thomas p Williams and David Lewis
all OF Porter. Colo.
f. c. PERKINS. Register
First publication Feb. %
Last publication April ,.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land OF.
flee at Durango. Colo. Feb. $, 1906
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 sail
proof will he made before the regis
Ter and receiver at Durango, Colo.
on March 27. 1906. viz. Charles T.
King. who made homesteadxntry No.
1910 for the L. Y NE. u. NV. 4
NE, z. Sec. II T., SW 4 Sc. a
See. S T., Twp. "A n. of r. w, N,
W. p. NJ.
lie names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up.
on and cultivation of said land. viz;
John j. ong. James II. IIollar, Victor
l.. Coulson and Don c, Coulson. all
Of Bayfield,. Colo.
+. C. PERKINS. Register.
First publication Feb. 10.
Last publication March 22.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
SAN JUAN RIVER COUNTRY.

Fruitland Tribune.
The work Of boring for oil and gas
in the Pipl;in mining district is going
merrily on A pipe line carrying gas
10 Pennington would he great thing
for our neighbor.
A Canon City syndicate is prepar-
Ing TO put large drilling machine in
the oil belt here We are destined to
become great as an oil and coal cen
ter. The yqne OF public events trends
toward one point and that is rapid
growth
Ed Davis came in from Littlewater
last Friday and reports one corps OF
surveyors working down the meadows
draw toward Jewett and another as
being headed this way. It is very
probable that this will be the ronte
used as the wakulewicz survey from
Gallup strikes the river at this point.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
chamberlaln's Cough Remedy the
Best Made.

"In my opinion Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is the hest made for colds,
says Mrs. Cora Walker. of Porterville,
California. There Is no doubt about
its being the best. No other will cure
a cold so quickly. No other is so sure
preventive OF pneumonia No other
is so pleasant and safe to take. These
are good reasons why 1t should be
preferred to any other The fact is
that few people are satisfied with any
other after having once used this rem
edy. For sale by al druggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
BALMY WEATHER OF
MoNTEZUMA VALLEY
Montezuma Journal.

MohteIuma journal.
II tne present mild weather con.
tlnues farmers in this valley viii soon
begin sowing spring wheat, Doves.
larks and other birds that usually
seek warmer climate in autumn
have remained here all winter. Only
iast Monday We saw flock OF doves
in the outskirts of town. With prom
per railroad facilities this valley can
he made an attractive and healthful
winter resort for people of the noun
tain towns. No part of the state has
a finer climate than Monteuma.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. Land Of
flee at Durango Colo. Jan. II, 1906
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention 10 make final proof in
support OF his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the regis
Ter and receiver at Durango. Colo. on
March 5, 1906, viz, Charles S. Pierce.
who made homestead entry No. 1899
for the $. Y SW. 4. S. - Sc. a of
Sec. 10, Twp. "a n. of r. I W., n. NJ.
p. NJ
He names the following -witnesses
10 prove his continuous residence up.
on and cultivation of said land. viz
John foder, John j. Ong. Addison
beal and Archibald Campbell. all of
Bayfield,, Colo.
f. c. PERKINS, Register
First publication Jan. 25.
Last publication. March /.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office. Durango


United States Land Office. Durango.
Colo, Jan. 10. 1906.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions of the act
NJ Congress OF June 3. 1878, entitled
An act Tor the sale of timber lands in
The states of California, Oregon, Ne
'ada and Washington Territory" as
extended TO all the public land states
by act of August 4, 1892, Joseph Pow
ELL of Porter, county of La Plata, state
OF Colorado, has this day filed In this
Office his sworn statement No. SIS.
lor the purchase of the northwest
quarter of Section No. 80. in Town
ship No. 80 North, Range No. 10 West.
y. NJ. +, NJ, and will offer proof TO
show that the land sought is more val
liable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to estab-
lish his claim to said land before the
register and receiver of the United
States land office at Durango, Colo,
on Friday, the 23d day of March. 1906.
He names as Witnesses James II.
Otis and Thomas Gouldlng. of Du-
range, La Plata county. Colorado;
Thomas NJ Petty and David Lewis,
OF Porter, La Plata county, Colo.
ANY and all persons claiming adj
Versely the above described lands arc
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 23d day of
March. 1906.
F. c. PERKINS. Register
First publication Jan. is.
Last publication March 22.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
Piratins Foley's Honey and Tar.

Foley q Co, Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as throat and lung
remedy and on account of the great
merit and popularity OF Foley's Hon
ey and Tar many limitations are of.
fered for the genuine. These lmita.
lions have similar sounding names.
Beware OF them. The genuine Foley's
Honey and Tar is in yellow pack.
age. Ask for 1t and refuse any sub.
stitute. 1t is tne best remedy for
coughs and colds. G. E. Tiffany, Jr.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
NOTICE FOR BIDS FOR PAINTING
AND PAPERiEG THE COUNTY
COURT HOUSE.

Notice is hereby given that the
board of county commissioners viii
receive sealgd bids for painting aud
papering the county court house, az
cording to plans and specifications In
he hands OF. the county clerk at his
office In Durango, Colorado.
All bids must be filed by o'clock
!. m. of the 23rd day OF February,
1906, with said county CLERK.
GEO. c. LOGAN, Chairman.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22

The editor OF the Memphis. Tenn.
Times writes: In my opinion Foley's
Honey and Tar is the best remedy
for coughs. colds and lung trouble
and to my own personal knowledge
Foley's Honey and Tar has accom-.
plished many permanent cures that
have been little short of marvellous"
Refuse any but the genuine in the
yellow package. G. Il. Tiffany. Jr.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22

During the first ten months of 1905
our exports 10 China were s50,O00.00
as against s2o.O0O,Oo0 for the same
period in 1904. The gain in Japan
cse exports from this country was
about the same as the Chinese. AT
present the boycott is reducing this
record.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
TWO MuRDERERs GO
TO THE PENITENTIARy
q
Telluride Journal.

Telluride Journal.
The supreme court denied the an.
plication of Warford and Henley for
writ of supersedeas and they VIII be
taken to the pen. next week to serve
their sentence, Warford for life and
henley for twelve years"
Providence has been too generous
In allowing sucn thugs to live long
enough to kill anybody.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
STRENUOUS RAlLRoApiNe.
Silverton Miner.

SiTverton Miner.
Engineer Hurley has had two mar
row escapes this week from serious
accident The first was huge boul-
der ON the track and the train was
stopped just as the pilot grazed the
rock, and the second was where a
i-year-old tot got on the track and
was too frightened to get on. Again
The train was stopped before an ac-
cldent occurred.