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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28
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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

November, as on the "day of national
repentance, of fasting and of humilia-
tion" in England, work is suspended
in all government offices and public
institutions. Every theater in the
country is closed, shops and business
establishments shut, dancing in pub
lie and private forbidden, and not
single newspaper is allowed to be puFH
lished or sold after the ordinary de.
livery of the early morning editions:
and in order that newspaper men
might have an opportunity to do some
sorely needed religious meditation.
and examination of conscience. no
newspaper is allowed to be issued un-
til the following afternoon. The only
diversion permitted in the kingdom on
the national "Busstag" are sacred CON
certs. the programs of which have to
receive the approval of the authorities
beforehand. 1t is very strange, this
spectacle thus presented in the twen-
tieth century of an entire nation sus-
pending not merely all its business,
but even its very pleasures and pas
times for day, in order to devote
the latter to religious meditation, to
fasting and to repentance of its sins.
at the word of command of its SOW
ereign. II savors of the medieval.
though, of course, the punishments
which the kaiser's predecessor. Charlie
magne, was wont to infict upon those
guilty of violation of the statutes deal
ing with the observance of Lent, and
of other legal feasts, as for instance
the breaking of all the offenders teeth,
and even death, have fortunately fall
| en- into desuetude.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY.

Estate of Andrew F. Hartman, de
ceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed Administrative OF the estate OF
Andrew F. Hartman, deceased, late of
the county of La Plata, in the state
OF Colorado, deceased. hereby gives
notice that she will appear before the
county court of said La Plata county.
at the court house in Durango, in said
county, on Monday, the 9Th day of
May, A. d. 1907, 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
the same adjusted. All persons in.
debted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the un.
dersigned
Dated at Durango, Colo, this goth
day Of February. A. D., 1907.
CAROLYN l.. HARTMAN
or the estate of Andrew F. Hartman.
deceased.
Russell & Reese. Attorneys.
First publication Feb. 2s.
Last publication March 2S.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior,

Department Of the Interior,
Land Office at Durango, Colo, Feb.
81, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that James
T. st. Claire of lockwood, La Plata
county, Colorado, for the heirs of Mi
chael Dougherty deceased, late OF
lockwood, La Plata county, Colorado,
has filed notice of his intention to
make final five year proof under sec
tions 23O4 and 2305. U. S. R. s., in
support of his claim, viz: Homestead
Entry No. 1923, made April 25, 1904,
for the NE. u of Sc. 4 and E. "
Of NE. ksection "a, and S.E. " OF
S.E. a section 81 township 3S north,
range s west, N. NJ. P. NJ, and that
said proof will be made before the
register and receiver of the United
States land office at Durango Colo,
on April s, 1907.
He names the following witnesses
to prove the continuous residence
ipon. and cultivation of, the land, by
the said Michael Dougherty in his
life time, and the residence and culti-
vation of the widow of said entryman
llso now deceased, and of the heirs
I the said entryman, viz:
Frank Jones of Hermosa, La Plata
ounty, Colorado.
Otto F. Holfrick and Robert Mitch
ell Of lockwood, La Plata county,
Colorado, and
William H. Spute of Slverton. San
Iuan county, Colorado.
F. C. PERKINS,
Register.
First publication Feb. 2S.
.ast publication April l.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28
DESERT LAND, FINAL PRooF-No-
TlCE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office.

Durango. Colo, Feb. 25, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Samuel
H. Pollock of Rocky Ford, Colo, has
filed notice of intention to make proof
on his desert land claim No. 1888, for the
NE. u and N. " Sc. u. NE. u S.W.
u, Sc. u NV. u, section 81, town.
ship 80 north of range west, NJ
P. NJ, before the register and receiver
1t Durango, Colo. on Saturday, the
ith day of April, 1907.
He names the following witnesses
o prove the complete irrigation and
exclamation of said land:
Samuel Briggs, Barbera Pollock, Matt
Briggs and d. w. Pollock, all Of ALI
son, Colo.
F. C. PERKINS,
Register.
First publication Feb. 2S.
Last publication April 4.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

San Francisco claims that its popu-
lation is 42s.0OO. or only $4,000 fewer
than at the time OF the earthquake.
All doubts have disappeared as to the
creation OF new Frisco, and the
chances are that 1t will be revised and
improved.
John d. Rockefeller. Jr., wants to
know why men don't go to church.
Easy. Because they look at John D.,
Sr.. and say If his example is bright
and glorious one they do not want to
travel In the same company.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY

Estate of Robert H. Sahr, deceased
The undersigned. having been an
pointed Administrative In the estate of
robert II. Sahr. late OF the county OF
La Plata, in the state of Colorado de.
ceased. hereby gives notice that she
VIII appear before the county cour,
OF said La Plata county, at the court
house in Durango. in said county on
Monday, the Goth day of ApriI A. u.
lso', at the hour of 10 O'Clock a. m.
OF said day. at which time all per.ous
having claims against said estate are
hotihed and requested to attend for
the purpose of having the same ad.
Justed' All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make imme.
u'ate payment TO the undersigned.
Dated at Durango, Colo. thi. estb
day OF January. A. d. 1907.
MRS. ANNA sAHR,
Administering,
of the estate OF Robert n. s.hr A..
ceased.
First publication Feb. 2s.
Last publication March 81.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

ture. in reviewing the wealth repro
duced from the land surrounding
Canon City gives good Illustration
of the v'aue of fruit and garden lands
when properly cultivated: There
are in round numbers approximate.
5000 acres set to orchards and small
fruits in the Canon City district says
prof. Farmer, "of which it may be said
that one-half is in full bearing. Oui
normal annual crop from this area II
our present state of horticultural de
velopment, is S25 car loads of apples
valued at s416.250; 40 car loads OF
Strawberries valued at $4,000; 40 car
loads of berries and other small fruits
valued at $4,000; making total oil
] ,OO5 car loads of produce valued al
$50G,200. which is equal to a payroll
of $4,000 a month. Soon 5000 add
tional acres of semi-arid land adjacent
| to Canon City will be brought under
cultivation, making 1000 more ranches
with fruit growing population o.
10000 and making the total orchard
products of the district approximate
81, 1,520, 900. In no place in Colorado Of
in the United States In fact, is the
coddling moth fought as vigorousl!
and as successfully as in the Canoi
City district. We shoot at 1t ever.
year 100000 pounds of poisoned wa
| y
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

The Herald favors bill 118 In most
of the contentious set worth. We Ger.
tainly favor the election Of city at.
torney. street commissioner and mar
shal by the council. leaving clerk and
treasurer elective. This forcing some
attorney who does not know beans on
set OF men to advise them is poor
policy. The council should especially
be permitted to select its advisor as
the council is responsible for legisla.
ton and not the attorney, hence the
degirability OF some one whom the
members have confidence. And II the
street commissioner 10 selected by the
council he is directly under Its super
vision and subject To orders. Marshal
ditto.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

1t cost Texas $4,000 to exhonerate
Senator Bailey. But the people be.
lieve different story.
Experts cling to the theory that
steel ties were responsible for the
accident to the Eighteenth Century
special last Saturday night, but Off
cials OF the road deny this.
Theodore Barth, one of the best
known liberal politicians in Germany,
has decided to leave the fatherland
and settle In the United States. The
cause of his self-exile is purely po
litical.
Evidence is discovered at Havana
indicating that millions OF dollars were
spent In this country to assists in
the fight for Cuba's freedom. and that
men at Washington were Influenced
to take up the matter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28
COLORADO NEWS cuLLINes.

The Buchtel message is having a
good effect on the legislative body.
The steel works at Pueblo are turn.
| Ing out vast amount of manufactured
| goods these days.
The legislative committee visiting
state institutions report them well
kept.
Pueblo dairymen will district the
city and operate on the cooperative
plan-that is, form trust
G. VIM. Feller and Andreas Weisner
were electrocuted in Denver Sunday
and Monday by coming in contact with
live wires.
A check for $4,000 was received at
the headquarters of the Western Fed
Grafton OF Miners Monday from the
United Mine Workers OF Illinois, their
convention at Springfield having ap.
propriated that amount to the Moyer
Haywood-Pettibone defense fund.
A report is current that smallpox
in mild form is raging at University
park, a Denver suburb. Seven cases
have been taken to the pesthouse, and
the buildings of the university have
been fumigated. The disease started
a few days ago and was carried 10
the park by young man who thought
he was suffering from chicken pox.
Congressman Brooks has engineered
a successful fight to increase the Mesa
Verde national pank appropriation in
the sundry civil bill. The house in.
creased the amount allotted for pay
of custodian, quarters. ETC., from $500
to $500.
A steel railroad tie which may
eventually replace the wooden tie.
has been patented by Arthur o. Ridg.
way. office engineer of the Denver
& Rio Grande railway, and brother OF
A. c. Ridgway, general manager. The
method of fastening the rails to the
steel tie is said to combine security
with ease of application or removal.
Millions of dollars are expended for
ties yearly by the railroads of the
United Strtes. and for some time they
have been seeking a substitute for
the common wood tie.
The following estimate made by
Prof. J. p. Farmer. one OF the bes:
authorities In the state On asrlcul.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

Some grumbling is heard in quarters
where 1t might be expected because
private pension bills are passing at the
rate of fifteen a minute. 1t seems to
be forgotten that these pensioners
once stood where MIME balls were
passing at the rate OF fifteen a minute
without grumbling.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28
UNIFORM LEGISLATION AND UNI
EoRM ADMINISTRATION.

We commented the other day on the
Interesting proposal of New York
assemblyman that his state call uni
form legislation" convention of dele
gates from all the other states to
meet next October. The proposal in
its recent form provides that New
York shall pay all the expenses of the
delegation, including travel and hotel
bills. Such hospitality as this would
certainly guarantee a large conven-
ton, though whether it would result
In the attendance of delegates best
fitted for the work may be another
question.
Beyond the problem of uniform leg
islatlon, which we have already dis
cussed, there is problem OF uniform
administration which such a conven-
ton would have to face, and in which
1t would find one of Its gravest diff
culties. While with regard to both
desirability and difficulty the volun'
tary adoption of uniform legislation by
the states in such field as, for ex-
ample, the law OF divorce seems al
most Utopian, nevertheless it is not
impossible, and so long as there is
hope of any approximation to 1t the
struggle will no doubt be kept up,
With a divorce law the difficulties
would be finished when the uniform
laws were once placed on the statute
books. Private rights are there in
volved which depend on private ini-
tiative for their realization. But how
much more serious are the obstacles
to action when not only uniformity in
legislation but also uniformity in ad-
ministration is necessary; when relief
cannot be had unless the states can
not only be induced to pass uniform
laws but also to keep their admins
tration from those laws permanently
up to the legal standard!
We all know from personal expert
ence the clash that comes when may
ors and sheriffs refuse to enforce state
laws and depend on local sentiment
to sustain them. We would have
something of the same kind on a
larger scale If the states In some burst
Of enthusiasm should adopt, let us say,
uniform child labor laws, and then If
the administration of those laws re
mained matter of second thought
for the state officials in the after years
when local interests injuriously affect
ed had full opportunity to block the
administrators course. And yet in a
matter like insurance legislation, or
child labor legislation. the important
thing to all the states is not merely
what laws are on the state statute
books. but how Systematically and uni
formly such laws are enforced.
Joint action by the states in leg
islation certainly is worth encouraging
on many lines. but its advocates will
probably save labor and avoid disap-
pointments If they draw the distinc-
tion between legislation and admins
tration and, when seeking uniformity
in the latter field, make sure they
have something more than roseate
dream to rely on.-Record-Herald
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

Bailey has little to feel elated over
in way of vindication. But then men
who accept corporation money when
serving the people are not easily dis
turbed by what the general public
thinks Of them 30 long as they run the
gauntlet
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

Ths outlook for the growth OF Du.
ranee and this southwest section was
neveB brighter. Settlers are coming
In Seer5 week and the agricultural Sec
tiouE are receiving special attention.
Good farming land Is sure. safe
tnveotneut.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

Dave Day and his black flag must
be wallowing in the mud. At least
we have not observed the flag floating
from any prominent stan or the breezy
colonel (O going up and down the
street inviting trouble.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

nlAce passing through an earth
queks with holocaust trimmings the
psoels Of San Francisco can not be
disearsed by rumors of Japanese in
vasI0a.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

The Denver Republican Is right in
insisting that platform pledges be car
ried out by the republican party. The
present republican members of the
general assembly must remember an
other election is coming up two years
hence.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

There are $4,000 practicing lawyers
in New York. 1t is only fair 20 sup
pose that large percentage of them
would have to practice elsewhere ii
there were no sons Of rich men to
come out of Pittsburg.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

The spot on the sun is attributed
to Roosevelt's strenuousness by some
people. Well. Teddy is causing some
pretty big spots to be engraved on
the record of many OF our officials
and public grafters.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

Chicago is going to indulge in a
very lively municipal campaign and
We are decidedly of the opinion that
when the smoke of battle clears away
the Dunne-Hearst combination will be
buried out of sight.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

Congressman Hearsts bill to pro
hbit campaign contributions of every
kind and caracter is good one. Had
such a measure been enacted few
yers ago Mr.. Hearst's political career
might have been nipped in the bud.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

1t is said railroads have to stop In
China when the emperor goes to pray.
But then they have no Harrimans
among the celestials.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

Land in La Plata and Montezuma
counties. especially that contiguous
to railroads and markets, is worth
money and farmers who have weather.
ed the storm should not be in hurry
to dispose Of their holdings. but re
main and participate in the prosperity
that must follow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

Kuropatkin is said to have been
to fight a duel by four gen
erals whom he criticized In his book
need have no fear If they
show no more bravery on the field of
honor than they exhibited on the field
Of battle
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

Tns Sspublicans OF Durango must
ny asAas all personal differences and
naasAn11e' the very best msa Y they
lsstsU nnDcess At the polls at the ap-
pgca61enr municipal election.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

R16ltoad presidents are said to be
srsa1e alarmed over the epidemic OF
3csee Ahres legislation The roads
have nd their way 20 long they for
get ttsse is higher power.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

Several New York Ice dealers are
in trouble because they gava short
weight last year. Surely Roosevelt
has made the past few years strenu-
Gus ones for those on the graft.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

The law and order issue will be the
only campaign cry this spring along
with good men to work in the inter
ssts Of the city In every way.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

The Hughes comet is sure enough
stirring the would-be candidates to
succeed Roosevelt. And II the New
Workers. administration continues the
same as it starts out the people will
have a worthy successor OF Teddy in
Hughes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

TAs terrible disasters of the winter
Oh laAd and sea do not seem to deter
people from travling. This Is indeed
busy world.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

TIE Herald favors republican
tickse Preoaution should be taken
to see that the right kind OF men are
selected for the various positions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

James Bryce, the new British am
bassador, is being feted in Washington
this week AS he receives the same
salary as our president he will be able
to maintain fairly respectable show
ing,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

Durango is going to have sewage.
The people and the property owners
are In favor of the proposition and
the city must not lag in such matters
II 1t is to go ahead.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

Tao republican legislative majority
must get move on. Only about Ave
weeks remain to conclude the business
OF the session.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

1t is not at all probable that tn
legislature will adjourn to spite Gov
Buchtel.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

The Democrat is considerably wor-
ried over what republicans are doing
In connection with the city election
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

There will be something doing In
the political line In the near future
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

O., lhropax1kin has told u what
vas usn6nd ~ Of the Russian defeats
= NansnnsaA ~ ~ recall those STIR
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

ring events. the Japs were always be-
hind, and very close behind, every one
OF them.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-28

denarted eastward this morning, hay-
ing spent ten days in this section with
Durango as headquarters. Mr. Al
lard's mission is to check the WORK
of deputy revenue collectors, making
careful inspection OF the towns and
seeing that all live up to government
regulations. He reports no Irregular
ties in Durango or vicinity. Evidently |
Revenue Collector j. H. McDevitt Is
giving the work careful attention.
DIR. Epler OF Pueblo arrived on yes
terday afternoons eastern and in the
evening. assisted by DR.. Terrill, op-
Grated on Mrs. W. ]. Iredale for ap'
pendicitis. The patient was in prime
condition for the trying ordeal and
came out in fine shapee, DR.. Epler
regarding her quick recovery as sure
thing, and left this morning for his
home owing to patients needing his
attention. DR.. Terrill will look after
Mrs. Iredale.
If City Attorney Reese is correct In
his version of the law City Engineer
Wigglesworth, by obstinacy, is able
to block the work of the entire coun'
ell. Too bad this office is not ap
pointive and then the council could
easily bounce a man who fails to com
ply with the law. Mr.. Wigglesworth
has had everything coming his way
So nicely during his two years in of
flee that he appears to be above the
will of the people. There will be an
election pretty soon.
Telluride reports fifteen inches OF
snow and storming fercely all day
Silverton has about ten inches and
showing hard.
This morning broke with a snow
storm and during the morning hours
looked like a genuine blizzard, but
this afternoon it is clearing and bet
ter weather is likely to prevail. Train
from the east is on time and Southern
45 minutes late.
In order that concise data may be
preserved in the corner stone of the
library The Herald will publish a spe
cial eight page paper a week from
Saturday with a general review of Du
range and this section at the present
time along with early history and mat
ters of general interest. 1t will prove
interesting reading one hundred years
hence.
r. II. Sloan, who resided in Durango
ften years ago, being chief clerk al
the Strater hotel for time, spent Sun
day, Monday and Tuesday in Durango
this being his second visit in ter
years, the first one for day about
a month ago. Mr.. Sloan Is travelling
for a Denver cracker house. Abou
in the City of Mexico where he Still
has some business interests but com
PEELED to leave there as the climate
did not agree with him. He expects
to return to the City the coming win
ter.
Some Durango people thought Du
range extravagant when voting for al
expenditure of s150,000 to secure the
finest supply of water on earth. II
was the best investment Durango evel
made. And we believe sewage for the
entire city would be the next best thing
Property would increase in value ant
the health of the city greatly i'm
proved. And speaking of water re
minds us that Grand Junction has just
let contract for a new water suppl,
that requires $263,OOO Good water
costs money and Durango saved many
thousands of dollars by securing the
right kind in time.