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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07

The last of the socialistic element
has been expunged from the official
list OF officers of the Ouray Miners
union. The referendum vote for Off
cials for the ensuing year has just
been completed and shows that not a
socialist has been successful In being
elected to any position.
The suits against Mrs. Eddy are
stirring Christian Science circles all
over the land. 1t is held Mrs. Eddy
is not able to transact the business
of the church which is done by
smll coterie who are probably enrich
Ing themselves at the expense OF the
general church msmbsrship.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07
CITATION TO HEIRS.

State OF Colorado,
County of La Plata. IS.
In the matter of the estate OF l.. M.
Mulnix, deceased
The People OF the State OF Colorado
to the Sheriff OF said County
Greeting:
Whereas. an instrument In writing
purportIng TO be the last will and
testament OF l.. NJ. Mulnix, late OF
said county, deceased, has been pre-
sented to the county court of said
county for probate by Harry Lawson
OF bayfield,. Colo. and the 18th day OF
April, 1907. has been set for hearing
the application for the probate ol
said instrument, as the said last VIII
and testament of said L. M. Mulnix
deceased; and whereas 1t appears,
from the said instrument and from
other satisfactory evidence. that ]. p.
Mulnix of Colorado City. Colo. is the
husband, and Mrs. Grace Bennett OF
Whittier, Cal, Mrs. Carrie Markley
OF Denver, Colo, Eva Abee of Bay
field, Colo, and Fremont Rockwcod
whose address is unknown, are chill
dren of L. M. Mulnix, and Florence
Farrell, C. e. Farrell, Jessie Farrell
and Edith Farrell, the children Of Hat
tie Farrell deceased child OF l.. M
Mulnix and heir at law of L. NJ. Mul
nix.
And whereas all the property oil
l.. M Mulnix, whether real, persona
OF mixed, the description of which is
not given. has been disposed of In
said will;
You are, therefore, hereby com
manded that you cite and give notice
to the said ]. p. Mulpix, Mrs. Grace
Bennett, Mrs, Carrie Markley, Eys
Abee, Fremont lockwood, Florence
Farrell, C. e. Farrell, Jessie Farrell
Edith Farrell and T. Charles Farrell
as guardian OF said LIS. named chill
dren, as Aforesaid, that they lie anc
appear before the county court O
La Plata county. at the court house IL
| Durango, Colo, on the 18th day o
April A. d. 1907, at the hour OF L.
O'Clock in the forenoon of said .ay
then and there to attend the hearin;
upon the probate of said will befor'
said court, and the appointment OF al
executor of said will as therein p.o
vided, and further to do and perf)rn
| what shall then, by the said court. bt
required and adjudged. And hereo
make due service and return as th'
law directs.
Witness, Robert s. Clements. judg'
of the said county court and the sea
thereof, at Durango in said county, thi!
21st day of February, A. d. 1907,
(SeaD ROBT. S. CLEMENTS,
County Judge Of La Plata County
Colorado.
First publication March Z.
Last publication March 2S.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873.
United States Land Office. Durango,
Colorado, December "a, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that In compli-
ance with the provisions of the act of
congress of June 8, 1878, entitled IAN
act for the sale of timber lands In the
States of California, Oregon, Nevada,
and Washington Territory" as ex-
tended to all the public land states by
act of August 4, 1892, JAMES
MARR OF Bayfield,, county OF La Plata,
state of Colorado. has this day filed in
this office his swoan statement No. 1893
for the purchase of the N. w. Y s. w.
kand S. w. 4 N. w. u of Section 8
and s. i. 4 N. E. Il and N. E.A s.
w. u OF Section s. in Township No.
35 N. Range w. N. NJ. p. M, and will
offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber
or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses. and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Re
ceiver at Durango Land Office on
Monday, the 18th day of March, 1907
He names as witnesses:
Charles A. Black of Bayfield. Colo;
Frederick Tycson of Bayfield,, Colo.
John JUDY of Bayfield,. Colo; Johr c
Bailey of bayfield,, Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad
versely the above described lands ar,
requested to file their claims in thii
office on or before said 11th day o
March, 1907.
r. C. PERKINS, Register.
First publication Jan. 3, 1907.
Last publication March 7. 1907.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07
CALL FOR REPUBLICAN coNvEN-
TON.

Pursuant to the action Of the Re-
publican city central Committee at a
meeting held Friday, February 22d, u
delegate convention of the Republican
party for the City Of Durango Is here
by called to meet at the City Hall. in
sad City on March 9. 1907. at 2 O'Clock
p. n. for the purpose of nominating
City officers a. follows:
One candidate for Mayor at large;
One candidate for City Treasurer al
large;
Two candidates for Alderman In
each u the four wards of the City.
Als0 the following named officers II
required to be elected by law. to-wit:
One candidate for City Clerk;
One candidate for City Attorney;
Ono candidate for City Marshal;
ono candidate for Police Magis-
trate;
One candidate for City Engineer;
One candidate for Street Commits
sionsf.
And to elect chairman, and mem
bers Of the City Central Committee.
and for the transaction Of any other
business that may come before the
Convention.
The primaries will be held by wards
and each ward is entitled to repre-
sent8tion AZ follows:
First ward-Nine delegates.
Second ward-Six delegates.
Third wsrd-Three delegates.
Fourth ward-F1ve delegates.
The primaries will be held Thurs
day evening. March Z. 1907. between
Z and 8 o'clock p. N. at the follow
Ing places:
First ward-At livery barn on cor
ner Second avenue and Seventh street
Second ward-At Banner Office.
Third ward-Tt Naegelin's shop.
Fourth ward-At North Durango
Hose House.
X. 8. CLEMENTS.
Chairman.
W. T. DAVIS. Secretary.
Datad March 2 1907
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,
Timber Land. Act Juns 3. 1873.

Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873.
United States Land Office. Durango,
Colorado, December 26. 1906.
Notice is hereby given that In compli-
ance with the provisions of the act of
congress of June 8. 1878, entitled "An
act for the sale Of timber lands In the
States OF California, Oregon, Nevada,
and Washington Territory" as ex-
tended to all the public land states by
act of August 4, 1892, JAMES II.
SEvBRNS Of Bayfield,. county OF La
Plata, State of Colorado. has this day
filed in this office his sworn statement
No, 1892. for the purchase of the S.
E. a S. w. y Sec. 4, and e. u N. w.
4 and N. p. u S. W. u of Section 9.
in Township No. 35 N. Range No. G
W. N, NJ. ?, NJ, and viii offer proof
to show that the land sought is more
valuable for Its timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before
Register and Receiver at Durango
Colorado, on Monday, the 11th day OF
March, 1907.
He names as witnesses:
Charles A. Black OF Bayfield,, Colo.
rado; John JUDY of Bayfield,, Colora
do; James Mari of Bayfield,, Colorado
Frederick Tycson of Bayfield,, Colo
RADIO.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 11th day Of
March, 1907,
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First publication Jan. 3, 1907.
Last nuhlicatjnn March 4 1q07
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

i'HpeT Lana, Act June 2, 1879
Notice is hereby given that in commit.
ance with the provisions of the act a,
congress of June 3, 1878, entitled "An
act for the sale Of timber lands in the
states OF California, Oregon, Nevada.
and Washington Territory" as evy
tended to all the public land states
by act of August 4. 1892. FRANCES
E. SPENCER, OF Durango, County Of
La Plata, State OF Colorado. has this
day filed In this office her sworn
statement No. 1119. for the purchase
of the s. E. u of S. E. Y of Section
No. %, In Township No. Sc N. Range
No. w. 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 establish her claim to said
land before Register and Receiver at
Durango, Colorado on Saturday. the
30th day Of March, 1907.
She names as witnesses:
Jesse A. Sewers of Durango, Colo;
William B. Spinning of Durango
Colo; Davis e. Ramsey of Durango.
Colo; John Warner Of Durango.
Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands Re
| requested to file their claims In this
office on or before said 3Oth day OF
March, 1907,
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First publication Jan. IT, 1907.
Last publication March 81, 1907,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate OF Mary Ella Gillespie. de-
ceased
The undersigned. having been ap-
pointed administrator Of the estate OF
Mary Ella Gillespie, late OF the county
of La Plata and state Of Colorado. de-
ceased, hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the county court OF
La Plata county. at the court house
In Durango at the March term for pro-
bate business, on the Sd Monday (be-
ing the 18th day. OF March next, at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
quested to attend for the purpose
of having the same adjusted. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated this 18th day Of February,
A. d. 1907.
HUGH F. GILLESPIE,
AS Administrator.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the interior.
United States Land Office, Durango
Colo. Jan. 2s. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Alex
ander Brown OF Denver, Colo, has
filed notice of intention to make PROOF
on his desert-land claim No. 1877, fol
the Sc u Of Sec. ., and NE. u Sec
16, Twp. 80 N. of Rg. 6 w. N M, P. M
before the register and receiver at Du.
range. Colo, on Saturday. the 23d day
OF March. 1907.
He names the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation of said land:
Conrad c. schrepferman Of Denver,
Colo.
William Brown of Allison, Colo.
Gebrial Brown Of Allison, Colo.
Bernard Harrara Of Allison, Colo.
F. G. PERKINS,
Register.
First publication Jan. 81.
Last publication March 7.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07
DESERT LAND, FINAL PRoOF-No.
TiCE FOR PUBLICATION.
United Stafea land Office

Durango. Colo, Feb. 25, 1907.
Notice Is hereby given that Samuel
II. Pollock of Rocky Ford, Colo, has
filed notice Of intention to make proof
on his desert land claim No. 1873. for the
NE. Y and N. " Sc Y, NE. u S.W.
Y, Sc Y NV. Y, section 81, town
ship 80 north of range 6 west, N. M.
p. NJ, before the register and receiver
at Durango, Colo. on Saturday. the
9th day of April. 1907.
He names the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation 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. 28.
Last publication April 4.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07
THE REPORTS ON THE --LATEST
WRECKS.

A special committee of railroad men
has made report to the Pennsylvania
on the Johnstown wreck. The finding
Ia that tho speed Of the special
train At the time OF the accident was
not excessive. and that the derailment
was caused by some foreign substance
possibly the brakeshoe on the tender.
getting between the fiange of the
wheel and the track.
or course. there will be another re-
port on the wreck from an official
source, and another theory may be
put forth therein
In the case OF the New York Cen
tral disaster. while the coroner's jury
Ia not through with its inquiry, the
assistant district attorney, on the
strength OF some expert and other
testimony introduced. feels himself
warranted In demanding a verdict
charging the company with criminal
negligence. He says that there is
evidence OF gross carelessness In the
installation Of the new electrical sys-
tenn." and that proper calculations
would have shown the engineers that
the old tracks we're not secure enough
ON the curves to withstand the lateral
pressure Of the electric motors driven
Al the high speed that the schedule
called for. He announces in advance
of tho coroners verdict his intention
To seek an indictment for manslaugh.
ter against the responsible officers OF
the road.
The Central has published no def
nite report on the accident, but in a
tentative statement 1t denied all
charges OF negligence and careless
ness and attributed the derailment to
a fractured brake shoe. Its final re-
port may adhere To this explanation,
or 70 some modification of 1t, and
contradict that OF the coroner's jury
and the view OF the prosecutor.
Now. there Is absolutely no provl.
sion IN this country for authoritative,
official reports by any national body
on railroad accidents. The commerce
occasionally makes an In.
vestigauon OF particularly shocking
cshstrophe. but 1t has no machinery
for such work. The engineers and
the press OF the country are demand
ink the establishment of a system that
would insure prompt Investigations
and accurate. exact reports on all rail.
roaa accidents. Such a system would
not only nx responsibility but formu-
|ase the lessons of each accident and
p ereventable ones show how to
lvead similar fatalities In the future.
nnoaAad has such = system and de-
dvee great benefits from 1t. Our hap.
lAsaN Inquiries and loose, contradic-
orr reports teach us nothing and are
n<uhbls .of teaching anything.-Rec-
ld1fsrald
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07
F.. O. PERKINS,
First publication Feb. 21.
Last publication March 81.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,
Department Of the Interior,


Land Office at Durango, Colo, Feb. IS,
1907.
Notice is hereby given that James
j Woolsey of Bayfield,, Colo, has filed
notice of his intention to make final
hve year proof in support of his claim,
viz: Homestead Entry No. 241l made
Feb. 10, 1902, for the N. Y NE. u
Section gu, Township "a North, Range
W., N. NJ. p. NJ, and that said
PROOF will be made before the regis
ter and receiver at Durango, Colo, on
April 6, 1907.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of the land, viz:
Henry Mueller, Alfred Underhill,
Frank Hpllar and Thomas H. Hollar
all OF Bayfield,, Colo.
F., c. PERKINS,
Register.
First publication Feb, 21.
Last publication March 2s.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

department. OF tnS nScTiop.
United States Land Once, Durango.
Colo, Jan. 28. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Conrad
G. Schrepferman of 213 Continental
building, Denver. Colo. has filed notice
Of intention to make proof on his
desertland claim No. 1853 for the NV.
Y Sec. 16, and NE. u S.W. u Sec.
16, and S. " also NV. u S.w. Y Sec.
9. Rg. w. N. NJ. P. NJ. Twp. 80 NJ.
before the register and receiver at Du-
range, Colo, on Saturday, the 23d day
OF March, 1907.
He names the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation of said land:
Alexander Brown Of Denver, Colo.
William Brown OF Allison, Colo.
Gebrial Brown of Allison. Colo.
Bernard Herrara of Allison. Colo.
F. G. PERKINS,
Register.
First publication Jan. 81.
Last publication March Z.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873

Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873.
United States Land Office. Durango,
Colorado, December &c, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that in compli-
ance with the provisions of the act of
congress of June 8, 1878, entitled IAN
act for the sale of timber lands in the
States Of California, Oregon, Nevada,
and Washington Territory" as ex-
tended to all the public land states by
act Of August 4. 1899. GEORGE IS
GAR of Durango, county of La Plata,
State OF Colorado, has this day flied
In this Office his sworn statement No.
1881. for the purchase of the N. w.
u s. e. Y and N. " s. w. Y Sec. 8
and N. e. n S. E. u Of Section Z, In
Township No. 35 N. Range W., N.
M. P. NJ. and will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable
for its timber or stone than for agri-
cultural purposes, and to establish his
claim to said land before Register
and Receiver at Durango, Colo, Land
Office on Monday, the 11th day Of
March, 1907.
He names as witnesses:
Charles A. Black Of Bayfield,, Colo
rado: John JUDY Of bayfield,, Colora-
do; Frederick Tycson of Bayfield,.
Colorado; James Marr of Bayfield,,
Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims In this
office on or before said 11th day Of
March. 1907.
F. G. PERKINS. Register.
First publication Jan. 8, 1907.
Last publication March 4. 1907.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07
CONTEST NOTICE,
Department Of the Interior


United States Land Office, Durango,
Colorado. Feb. IS, 1907
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by Marcelus
Y. forrest, Durango, La Plata, Colo
RADIO, contestant, against Homestead
entry No. 250S, made May 23, 1902, for
the w, " of NE. u and Sc. 4 OF
NV. u, Section II. Township "a N,
Range w. N. M, by William j.
Wolfe, La Plata county, Colorado,
eontestee, in which it is alleged that
the said entryman did not within SIX
months after making said entry estab
lish his actual residence upon said de
scribed land, and has not established
is actual residence on said land,
Thai tie said entryman has never
actually inhabited the said described
land, has not resided upon the same,
Or improved and cultivated the same
as required by law, and has not made
resident of said land and has wholly
abandoned said tract That he has
changed his residence therefrom for
more than six months since making
said entry tand that said alleged alb
sence from the said land was not due
to his employment in the army, navy,
or marine corps of the United States
rs private soldier, officer, seaman,
or marine, during the war with Spain,
or 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
April 4, 1907, before the register and
receiver at the United States lat
office in Durango, Colo,
The said contestant having, In
proper affidavit, filed Feb. 18, 1907, set
forth facts which show that after due
diligence personal service of this no.
tice can not be made, 1t is hereby
| ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publica-
| ton.
F. O. PERKINS,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07

Or. Rudolf Gahl Dr.. James UmAschilI
THe DENVER LABORATORIES co.
ores tested and assayed, afIas de-
signed and started. mines sxsasned.
General Manager: Paul Danukvardt
mining and Metalurgical Enslnser.
lately Superintendent OF Mills Of TIE
Golden Reward Co., Deadwood, q. d.
specially; Smelling Gold, Silver and
Copper Ores.
NV Asapahss q, OsawsA g.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07

The syndicates are still buying up all
a - available tracts Of coal lands.
Il - governmsnt shall fail to re-
ssfvt tome OF the coal properties in
~ A1iAn Territory the fuel question
vfI tvSatualiy become more Of &
prevsth than It II at the present time,
as1 Vvss5body agrees that the situa-
~ n 'esupsraas saoueA now.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Durango, Colo. Feb
Department of the Interior.

Land Ofnce at Durango, Coio-, feD-
Department Of the Interior.
ruary l. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed no.
tice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, at
Durango, Colo, on March 20, 1907. viz:
Swan Peterson, who made homestead
entry No. 212O for the SEA of Sec.
rs. Twp. "a, N. R., ~ w. N M. P. M.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land, viz:
Marquis NJ. Preston of Kline. Colo,
Richard NJ. Bleak OF Kline, Colo
Joel l.. Preston of Kline, Colo.
Samuel ]. Stratton of Kline, Colo.
f. G. PERKINS,
Register.
First publication Feb. Z.
1
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07
ATTENTION FARMERS.

The Durango Mill and Elevator CON-
pany has just received large guam
tity Of the well known Defiance brand
Of seed wheat. Get the best.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07
CALL FOR scAooL WARRANTS.
Treasurer's Office Of La Plata County
Colorado.

Notice is hereby given that there
is to the credit OF the various School
Funds more than the sum of 5000, and
that the following warrants will be
paid upon presentation. to-wit; I'm
terest ceases twenty days after first
publication.)
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07

Mayor Johnson of Cleveland is bid
ding for popular favor among the non
paying tax element by saying he
wants free street cars, the cost of
running street cars to be borne by
general taxation. the railway belong
tpS 70 TIE siN,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07

Ths Herald printing department IL
ne most complete and best stocked
the West
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07

BY w. w. Marshall. Deputy.
First publication Feb. IA, 1907.
Last publication March z, 1907.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07
OcHSNER HOSPITAL
DR. B. J. OCHSNER
DR. A. N. STILLlANS

F. PrOfeooiOnaI Nur~>
Phone, Hospital, Red ss&
Phone. ofhss, RED aa2
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07

First publication Feb. 2S.
Last publication April 4.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07

FIRST publication Feb, 81,
Last publication March 2s.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-07

First publication Jan. 81.
Last publication March 7.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-11
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING.

Office Of Eldorado. Marion & South
western Railroad Company, Marion
Illinois, Nov. &c, 1906.
Public notice Is hereby given that
special melting OF the stockholders
OF The Eldorado, Marion e. Southwest.
ern Railroad Company win be held at
the office OF said company in the city
Of Marion, Illinois. on the Both day OF
January, 1907, at the hour OF O'Clock
.. m, for the purpose OF considering
and voting on the question Of issuing
the First Mortgage Gold Bonds Of said
company. to an amount 81 not exceed.
ing One Million ($1 .0O0.O10) Dollars,
said bonds to be secured by a First
Mortgage Lien upon all the corpo-
rate property and franchises now
owned by or hereafter to be acquired
by said company. or such portion or
part thereof as the Board OF Direct
ors may deem necessary; and also TO
consider and vote on the question OF
increasing the number of Directors
Of said company from five TO nine.
SAM T. BRUSH,
JOHN COLP,
= G. A. GENT.
s. G. Y. OWEN,
g. II. BUEDY. :.
Directors.