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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office. Durango,
Colo, May II, 1906.
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
Nevada. and Washington Territory"
as extended to all the Public Land
States by act of August 4. 1892. John
s. Helton. of Porter, county of La
Plata. State OF Colorado, has this day
filed in this office his sworn state
ment No. 9iG for the purchase OF the
". u of n. w u and S. Il. u OF n.
w. u of Section %, and s. E u OF
n. II. a Of Section 81. in Township
No. 20 N, Range No, II w. N NJ. p.
NJ, and win offer proof to show that
the land sought Is more valuable for
Its timber or stone than for agricul.
tural purposes. and to establish his
claim to said land before the Register
and Receiver OF this office at Duran,
go, Colo. on Friday. the 10tn day OF
August 1906.
He names as witnesses: Conrad
Steckler, Emery Allen, John II. Hunt,
all OF Hesperus. La Plata county.
Colo; and Joseph A. Coppinger, OF
Durango, La Plata county, Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims In this
office on or before said 10th day of
August, 1906.
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication June Z.
Last publication Aug o.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department OF the Interior. Land Of
nce at Durango. Colo, May 81. 1906.
Notice Is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
OF his intention to make ANAL proof
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21

Frank Barnes. the sawmill man OF
Telluride. VINO has been spending a
day or two in town. departed for Den.
yer this morning. In reference to
the great landslide of Keystone hill,
which tied up the railroad for time,
he said the hill had been slipping
little now and then for several years.
but now ne thought it would remain
permanently as 1t is About 150
acres were embraced In the area
which slid.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21

not recognize any of the holdup men
| and heard no remarks made by any of
the party at the time or afterwards
about any OF the party recognizing
! the defendant as one OF the holdup
men. Witness dropped nis watch in
| the bottom of the rig when the men
| appeared and kicked 1t under the seat,
thus saving 1t; thinks they took SIS
or Sl9 away from him
The trial was resumed at 10 O'Clock
this morning Harry C. BIaney and
Robert Bowman were recalled by de-
fense. The testimony of neither was
| important. Bowman was questioned
tc show that in the conversation
which he heard between White and
others White did not say that he had
recognized Young.
The testimony was concluded al
1920 and arguments commenced and
lasted till 10 minutes after 12, when
defendant was bound over in the sum
OF $1,000. District Attorney Pulliam
asked that bail be placed at $4,000.
Officers have been looking this aft.
ernoon for Young, and up to the hour
of going to press have not found him.
He was bound over at noon In the
sum of $1,000. There was some ar
would hold good until new one was
given Barry Sullivan. Youngs at.
torney, said it would, so Young was
not placed in the custody of the sher-
iff but allowed to go out to rustic the
bond.
horse at half past 12 from one of the
barns, but was unsuccessful His dis
appearance is connected by street
gossip with a white horse. Such a
horse was taken from a barn by the
owner after Young had asked for one.
From Mondays Daily.
Mancos is making extensive prep
arations for the Fourth of July.
The Rico News says the Dolores
reached higher point last Tuesday
than year ago.
II. r. Lowe. representing the Scrnn
ton School of Correspondence. was
married at Wheeling. Mo, last week
Miss Mabel Brown, daughter Of Ed
M. BrowL, arrived Saturday from
Syracuse. N. Y, to spend the sum
mer
Mrs. Fred Grebbles of Montrose and
her sister, Mrs. Maud Stewart OF
Denver, are the guests of Mrs. Peter
Peterson.
F. V. Bodfish, the mining expert,
departed for Denver yesterday morn,
ing, after making short profession
al visit here.
The Minstrel show to be given by
the Durango Concert Band will take
place at Red Men Hall next Monday
evening. June 25.
Judge Gerry. a former Durango
resident, will attend the Elk reunion
ar Denver as n delegate from his
home lodge. Rome. Ca
7. A. Brunl and Tbeo. H. Wennine
are tourists from Cincinnati who Wis
tied the cliff dwellings and left fol
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21

, as he knew Mr.. Young is now spe-
ciai policeman and he recognized aim
as such; that ne would recognize him
as such as long as he had star He
could not say by whom Young was
appointed after the first time he was
appointed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21

c. c. Eddy returned Sunday even
ing from Denver.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21

Miss Georgia Bragg Will visit q
week or two with Miss Fay Harring.
ton at Pennington, the two young la
dies going down this morning They
promise to be back in time for tb.
Fourth OF July.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21

The remains of Mrs. Frank w.
Barnes. who died in Durango several
years ago, were taken up and shipped
TO Denver this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21

Miss Amy Hutchin, who has just
returned from school in the East,
went home this morning TO Cedar Hill
to spend her vacation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21

The San Luis valley sports mum.
Der OF good ball teams and there is a
struggle every season for the cham
pionship. Alamosa seems to lead
this season. Sunday last the Alamosa
boys defeated the Antonito team by
a score of to /.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21

Superintendent Lee came down
with his private car last night and
continued this morning to Alamosa
He thought all troubles in the Animas
valley and canon were over for this
season.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21

w A. Libby, OF the Rio Grande
Drug company is closing out his bus
mess there and will locate In Duran.
go according To the Rico News.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. X. II. Baker are down
from the rubber camp. They have
the prettiest, most convenient and
comfortable camp ever seen in this
section.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21

First publication June Z.
Last publication Aug. 8.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21

Mapcos Times "Mancos has
within a very short radius every re-
source that makes a first class town.
such as fertile lands. first class wa
ter and lots of 1t. good timber. coal,
gold. stone. fire clay. a solendih eli
mate and fine scenery. Let MS re-
member that cities are made, not
grown, and the making depends upon
the citizens themselves"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21

The Durango Concert Band Min
strels will be the largest local talent
show ever in town, and will take
place next Monday evening at Red
Men hall. Can you imagine a moro
executing perfectly an intricate drill
beside 20 more In brilliant band
and all on the stage at once? And
that is only one Of the many novel.
ties.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21

had narrow escape yesterday morn
Ing at the railroad crossing on Tenth
street. He was driving at trot to-
ward the track and a switching train
moving backward came very near
striking the outfit before he had time
to stop. Cars standing on the track
obscured the view. The brakey
yelled and the horses reared on their
launches and then backed up a few
steps and quietly waited for the train
to pass.
The real secret OF Roy Goodman's
visit to Durango last week is out.
And the young man was rather cute
about 1t. too. After spending few
days with the old folks he departed
for Old Mexico TO resume his duties.
but at Alamosa was awaiting MIN a
charming Durango young lady, Miss
Agnes Godfrey and with the assist
ance OF a minister they we're made
one, continuing next day to Guadala-
lara. The Herald joins large circle
OF friends in wishing the young cou-
Pile all the happiness Imaginable.
1t will be remembered that some
inquiry by reporter during the time
Bill Young was guarding Jesse Stan.
sci In the hospital, as to whether
Young was special or extra police
man at that time, resulted in the may
or and Ohe marshal claiming they had
no knowledge of his assignment to
sucn service. Now it may be interest
ing to our people TO know who the
! peace officers are. Mr.. Stansel testi
| ned on the stand Saturday that 80 faI
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21

The cool spell Is welcomed by those
whose lands are flooded. The river
will go down rapidly and high water
for the year 1906 will be thing OF
the past-at least from melting snow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21

Notices stuck up on electric poles
around town show quite a demand for
laborers. Employers get the best re-
suits by advertising in the papers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21

The Del Norte Prespector says the
Rio Grande reached the highest point
for the year last Wednesday, over
flowing its banks in many places
And the Prospector remarks that the
water going TO waste would prove .
wonderful benefit If stored for use in
dry seasons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-21

Doc Wallace is, up from the lower
country He met a party of tourists
at the depot and did quite little bus.
mess with them In the Navajo blan.
ket line.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-23
bUCC| COLLAPSES
WHEN SENTENCED
TO STATE PRISON

Anthony Bucci when sentenced 10 two
years in the states prison today for forg-
ing and uttering the name OF John c.
Quinn, a well known attorney, collapsed
Had II not been for the prompt move
ments of two deputy sheriffs Bucci would
have fallen TO the floor.
According to the story told In court by
Bucci today. he was pressed by an in
stallment house 10 pay bill. He could
get money nowhere. though he tried hard.
and finally knowing that one Ango. mo
Petrucci was client OF Attorney Quinn's
he went TO him and said Mr.. Quinn
wanted some money
Petrucci was accommodating and paid
Bucci 81. The latter gave a receipt stat
ing the money was for services and ad-
vice and signed "Mr Quinn" An old
indictment was read against Buccl. which
alleged that he had Illegally acted as the
agent for an Insurance company. Buccl
pleaded for another chance. but the best
the court could do was 10 give the pris-
oner the minimum sentence. This was
done
The sentence was a big surprise 20
Buccl, who had got off easy In the other
case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-23
MARIANA LAID
DOWN, WARRANT
WASN'T 7 SERVED

Mariana, wife OF Luigi Geremia, Hawk
hurst street laid down in bed with her
Clothes on when she caught sight OF an
officer who went to her house at III 80 this
morning on order OF Capt. Roe, who had
been told by Judge Rueckert that the wo-
trict court to appear as witness in the
case against her husband, who was on
trial for assaulting her.
The instructions of the court were ia
bring in the woman IL she was out OF bed
and did not appear 10 be sick. The officer
was armed with an attachment on her
body. but when the woman buried herself
in the bed clothes that let the officer out,
according to the letter of Instructions
and he was nothing 10th to depart without
attempting TO forcibly coerce her.
The case was continued without Mart
ana Luigi was found guilty and fined
SIS and costs.
with much property in Italy, which he
mas recently fallen heir TO. He also has
some property I'm this city and at times
has appeared in court TO go bail for some
OF his fellow countrymen. but never has
appeared as a prisoner before.
IL appeared that the assault grew out
OF the fact that Mariana's stubbornness
in not signing over portions OF the prop
erty in this city In her name had caused a
family jar. Luigi wished her to do so and
then to go back to Italy with him to Sc
cure the wealth he says awaits him there
ON the stand Luigi claimed that his
wife caused his anger TO rise by swearing
at his father and mother, long dead. He
said that he used the washboard over her
back and shoulders I'm self-defence
An Italian woman who lives I'm the same
house was on the stand dressed I'm CAV
tropical colors She said that Mariana
couldn't come because she had the collie.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-23
FIRE RUINS
HOMES Of
; ANTILLES

.~:s: sN:,:eS:t 600 eScS:,sss<.ess'se:Sc
s. The entire roof OF the sis story Q
. tenement house. 20 Putnam street. .
. was destroyed in a fire which broke g
. out at o'clock this morning in 9
) cupboard in the second story near I.
; the chimney and rapidly worked +.
8 upward, causing damage OF fully .
3 $500. Q
9 There are three populous families Z.
3 which live in the building but for Z.
3 tunately there were few in the @
> house when the fire broke out and 9
!. no accidents were reported. +.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-23
SALISBURY To Be
EXAMINED AS TO
HIS SANITY

,, Judge Brown In the superior court to-
day, In accordance with the provisions
of the statute in regard to alleged insane
persons charged with crime, appointed DIR.
William Macdonald. DIR. Jay Perkins and
DR. John f. Donley a commission to ex-
anime into the sanity Of William ID. Sails
bury. indicted for an attempt to kill his
daughter. Lima b. Salisbury.
COUNSEL for Salisbury today notified the
attorney general that the defense would
be insanity. The encouragement then
asked the court to appoint the commits
sion
on December | Miss Salisbury on re-
turning to her home I'm Gloucester, was
shot by her father. He had shot gun
and 1t was with difficulty she managed to
reach the house of neighbor. She was
later taken 10 the Rhode Island hospital
and though able "a short time ago to leave
that institution and go TO the home OF
friends in Cranston the attending physi-
clan is not yet satisfied that all danger OF
a fatal result has passed.
John L. Connolly is attorney for the
prisoner. who on Monday was held in de-
fault of $4,000 bail by Judge Brown on en-
tering plea of not guilty TO the indict-
ment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-23

Good, clear and 20 the point
advertising brings results at any
season OF the year. The wants Of
people are always present and they
desire to be supplied. Are YOU
letting them know which line OF
goods you handler
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-23
DEvN0CK PLACED IN CHARGE
OF PROBATION OFFICER

When Joseph Devnock had pleaded nolo
contendere I'm the superior court today TO
an indictment charging him with an as
saut on Frank Burgry IL became evident
that a dispute about the facts had arisen.
Burgry had just been married when he
was hit There was no dispute that he was
assaulted or that he was a bridegroom.
Here the stories began TO vary. Ac-
cording TO the prisoner he did not want
to drink any wine but the rest OF those
i'm attendance wished TO force him to
drink the brides health.
lie was obstinate and when the friends
OF the groom chased him he tried TO get
away and finally picked up a stone and
threw IL at the merry makers and the
bridegroom was unfortunately hit.
The attorney general stated that the
states witnesses had asserSed that Dew
mock was too merry wanting to continue
dancing after every one else was tired As
this was the prisoners first offense and
weddings are weddings. especially Polish
weddings. Judge Brown agreed that the
young man should go on probation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-23
SIDE SHOW INDIAN HAD
4 PAlEfACEO Wife

Walter King, a full-blooded Seminole
Indian. according 10 the Fifth station po-
lice. was arrested by Officers Cannon and
Gilfoil yesterday afternoon at the cor
ner OF Hospital and Basset street on COM
plant of "A woman who had noticed him
standing there, and, becoming alarmed
had telephoned 10 the Fifth stNton.
King Is a picturesque figure and al.
ways wears big sombrero. Ever since
he left Texas for the east. several years
ago, he has been with tent shows and
occasionally turns faklr and distributes
snake oil under the glare OF a banjo light
set In a public square.
When questioned as 20 his business and
Intentions by the police. ne said that he
Was waiting for friend he had met on
a Fall River train coming into Prov-
dence
When told OF the woman's fear OK him.
he showed clippings from Fall River
newspapers. which proved that he had a
paleface' wife or his own In that city.
He was released.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-23
JURY THAT HEARD NEWELL
CASE FAILED TO AGREE

The jury that heard testimony in the
suit OF Annie p. Newell, widow OF DR..
Timothy Newell against the Rhode Island
company reported to Judge Tanner It's in
ability TO agree this morning.
Mrs. Newell was thrown from a car
near Roger Williams Park she claiming
the car had stopped and was suddenly
started while the defendant claimed Mrs.
Newell started 90 get of the car while II
was I'm motion though warned by the
conductor not TO 50 do. Plaintiff sued go
recover $1,000 sine asserting that her i'm
iuries were of very serious nature.
Henry W. Hayes represented the railroad.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-23
INDICTED PERSONS
PLACED ON PROBATION

= number OF persons appeared in
Judge Browns division OF the superior
ing cases on the defandants pleading
nolo contendere, they were placed on pro-
baton:
Antonio Melucci. indicted for breaking
and entering shop in night time and lar
ceuy Meluccl got Is cigars
William Patry, indicted for breaking
and entering drug store.
Bertha Knox. indicted for maintaining
n common nuisance She promised to
move from her present tenement.
Susan Lorings. indicted for a similar Of
fence. promised 10 leave this city.
Moy FRANC Ching. indicted for main
tanning nuisance at Pawtucket. fret
offence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-23
FINAN SENT TO STATE
PRISON FOR TWO YEARS

James Finan indicted FOR. robbery was
In the superior court today allowed 20
plead nol0 contendere 90 n charge OF lar
ceny from the person. His counsel. Hugh
J. Carroll. said Finan was a lad at the
time OF the cotton centennial In Pawtuck-
ct and was then thrown from horse.
Since that time Finan had been sub
ject 10 queer spells The attorney general
stated that Finan had been before the
court once previously on a serious charge
and I'm view or that fact Judge Brown
imposed a sentence Of two years In states
prison.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-23
ATTEMPTED TO PASS
4 COUNTERFEIT BILL

George r. Avedisan was arraigned be-
fore United states Commissioner Cross
this morning on a charge OF attempting 20
pass a counterfeit S bin on Patrick r.
Lyons last Monday on Tell street.
lie pleaded not guilty and was held FOR
examination on Thursday under bond
OF Sc OnO0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-23
SOFT COAL PRICES AT
CHICAGO ADVANCE DAILY

Chicago. March 23.-soft coal prices are
advancing daily in Chicago In view OF the
growing feeling among coal dealers that
strike IN the bituminous regions at
least II certain.
There was little western soft coal to
be had In Chicago yesterday The price
has advanced from 81 10 a ton TO sl.eo a
ton within the last few days
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-23
MAWNEY DID NOT APPEAR
AND He WAS 0EFAULTE0

Tho defendant in the case OF sophie
Lynch vs. John a. Mawney. executor,
failed 60 appear In the superior court yes
tertiay and Was defaulted
This Is suit based on n promissory
note for SSo0 given for services rendered
the defendants testator. John r. Beagan
is counsel for plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-23

BY important business in the house of
ves during the session the passage today without
division of the bill amending the police commission law AS is well
this home rule in that will restore to the cti-
control the police department. which
taken from them when the law passed 1901
Quite accordance with expectations Mr. Rattey was prepared
the taken from the cal
laid before the house The purpose of this amendment
take the conato from the board of aldermen and
leave the entire freedom in the of appointing police
commissioners.
Mr. Rattey and voube supporting his amend
the cemetery where many other of the Gen.
tral Falls solon's amendments reposing
the whole question submitted the vote OF
the people of Providence but that suggestion met with more
than did Mr. Raeys amendment The bill passed
viva and will the senate for action
which is already assured.
affiliations will
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-23

The fire gained headway very rapidly
and several times flames burst through
the sides OF the building and 1t seemed as
If the entire structure was doomed
The firemen did great work in limiting
the amount of damage and getting the
fire under control. The recall was sound
ed at 11:23
Ss>e cause OF the fire is unknown. but IL
is thought that it resulted I'm some way
from the chimney, which was close TO the
cupboard.
Robert Gendreau,s Putnam street pulled
In the alarm from box 1876, corner Putnam
and Appleton streets, close by the Sixth
police station.
The first floor OF the building was used
by Margaret Ryan as a tenement and dry
goods store. Herman Jacques and family
of 13 lived on the second floor. Emmett
Accord. who lived on the third floor. also
had a large family, numbering eight. He
suffered considerable damage TO his
household furniture and water caused
some damage on the lower floors The
building IS owned by Andrew Schaffer and
was not insured
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26

DIR. James M. Green, the principle of the
State Normal and Model Schools, is au-
shortly for She statement that there is an
unusual demand for qualified teachers
throughout New Jersey. The members Of
the February class were offered positions
before they graduated, and were engaged
to teach as soon as they left the schools.
In some instances the month after gradu-
alton, which is usually given to practice
teaehing, was occupied in regular work.
DR.. Green has had something like 200 calls
for capable teachers, and is unable to
supply the demand, even at the increased
salaries offered in many cities and school
districts. Teaching is hard work; that is,
If the teacher is conscientious and does
her work as it ought to be done. 1t is
not only muscle trying and brain tagging,
il is also nerYe racking How SO many
teachers carry on this work year after
year without breaking down in health is
a mystery. Little wonder that so many
women choose other vocations and leave
classrooms to be filed by those who like
to teach. But if there is such shortage
in teachers now, what will it be next Sep
TENDER? At the end Of each school year
a great many teachers resign. get married
or take up some other vocation. Last
year it was found almost impossible to get
teachers to instruct all the classes, and this
year the prospects are shat there will be fewer
than ever in proportion to the demand.
Higher salaries may attract them, but moth
ing else is likely to do SO.
Newark News.