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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

and receiver of the United States land
office at Durango, Colo. on October 5.
1907.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon.
and cultivation OF, the land, viz:
James p. st. Claire of Tacoma, La
Plata county, Colorado; Joseph P.
Airy of Durango. La Plata county,
Colorado; Robert Mitchell and The
ron Northrop of lockwood, La Plata
county, Colorado.
f. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication August 20.
Last publication October 3.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29
NOTICE OF CALL FOR PAYMENT
OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDS OF
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 9, IN THE
COUNTY OF LA PLATA AND
STATE OF COLORADO.

Notice is hereby given that there
is now money in the treasury of said
school district for the payment and
redemption of the five certain school
district bonds of SAID district for the
sum of $4,000 each. numbered /, 2,
8. and 5, issued by said district. OF
date May 10, 1899. all of which are
now payable under the law and by the
terms thereof, and that on the 22d
day of September 1907, will be and
appear at the office of the county
treasurer in Durango Colo, for the
purpose of making payment of said
bonds as provided by law. at which
time the holders of said bonds are
required to present the same for pay
ment. and that after the said date. to
wit: September 22. 1907. the interest
on the said bonds shall cease and de
termine.
Dated this 22d day of August, A. D.
1907.
]. A. CLARK,
Treasurer of School District No. 9 in
the County of La Plata and State
of Colorado.
First publication Aug. %.
Last publication Sept. 10.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29
Don't Be Blue

and lose all interest when help is wi IL
in reach Hcrbine will make that
b. Vaughn, Elba Ala, writes: Being
n constant sufferer from constipa-
tion and dlsordered liver, | have
found Herbine to be the best medicine
for these troubles, on the market.
have used il constantly. believe it
to be the best medicine of its kind, and
| wish all sufferers from these trou-
bles to know the good Herhine has
gone me- Sold by S. G. Wax. the
druggist
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29
RESTORED COAL LAND.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.


United States Land Office, Durango,
Colo, July 26, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Nicholo
Merlino of Brookside, Colo, has filed
notice OF intention to make proof on
his desert land claim No. 21S for the
e. " S.E. a of section s, township 80
north Of range w. n. NJ. p. NJ, be
fore the register and receiver at Du-
range, Colo, on Monday, the 9th day
Of September, 1907.
He names the following witnesses to
prove the complete irrigation and rec
lamation of said land:
Paul Mitchell, B. F. Thomas, Dom
meek Procarione and Manuelo -
chinni, all of Allison, Colo.
F. c. PERKINS, Register.
First publication August 1st.
Last publication September 5th.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the interior,

Land Office at Durango. Colo. August
26, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Otto F.
Helfrich of Tacoma. La Plata county.
Colorado, has Hled notice of his in.
tention to make final commuted proof
IN support of his claim. viz: Home
stead Entry No. 2917 made April 25.
1904, for the NV. y S.W. y and w.
y NV. 4 section 35. and s.w. u
S.W. y section &c. township Ss north.
range w, N. NJ. p. NJ, and that said
proof will be made before the register
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29
EsTRAY ADVERTISEMENT.

Notice is hereby given to whom it
may concern that the following de-
scribed animal was taken up near Du.
range, La Plata county, Colorado. To-
wit; One brown mare, about 4 years
old, weight about $50; both hind feet
white; no brand.
Said animal being unknown to this
board. unless claimed by owner ON or
before August 20. 1907, said date be-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Though in straits for ready cash
New York city has made contracts for
SC.0O9.0O0 on the new Catskill water
project, the total cost of which will
be $161 100000. Between the Croton
and Catskill supply the worlds coming
greatest city can provide for three OF
four times its present population.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,

Land Office at Durango. Colo, August
2G, 1907
Notice is hereby gHen that Jane,
p st. Claire of Tacoma, La Plata
county, Colorado, has filed notice of
his intention to make final commuted
proof in support of. his claim, viz:
Homestead Entry No. 1920 made
April 25 1901. for the z. y NV 4
section 35 and E. Y S.W. a section
%, township SS north, range w,
n. NJ. p, NJ. and that said proof will
be made before the register and re-
ceiyer of the United States land office
at Durango. Colo, on October 5, 1907
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of, the land, viz;
Otto F, Helfrich of Tacoma. La
Plata county. Colorado; Joseph p Air.
Of Durango, La Plata county, Colo
rado; Robert Mitchell and Theron
Northrop of lockwood, La Plata coun
ty, Colorado.
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication August 30
Last publication October 3.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

An Eastern papers says the $780,
100000 going into tunnels, bridges and
electric nnes TO give Manhattan island
improved communications has brought
about the greatest real estate and
building boom the city has ever
known. The terminal question is a
big one from every point of view.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Sale OF Timber, Washington, D, C.. July 10.
ale Application. June % 1901 Monteznma,
and addressed to the Forester, Forest Service.
Washington, ID, g., will be received up to and
including the twenty third day OF September
1907, for all the merchantahle dead tim be stand
ing and down and all the live timber marked for
cutting by the Forest officers esignated areas
of about 30 acres in all. located within Sec II
7 81 ~, II. W., n. NJ. p, NJ, Montezuma, Ma,
ton1l Forest. Colorado estimated to be ms. 900
ieet h. NJ, OF western yellow pine saw timber
log scale more or less. No bid OF less than 81
per NJ q. Il. NJ, will be considered and q de
postt OF sIoo must be sent to Geo. + King Fiscal
agent, Forest Service, Washington, d. C. foT
each bid submitted to the Forester. Timber M
on valid claims Is exempted from sale The right
p reject any and all bids il reserveds For fur.
ther information and regulations governing
sales, address Ernest W. shaw, Forest Super.
Forester. '''''i's
Aug. 22-s9-Sept. s.t2-Iq
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Notice of restoration of public lands
to settlement and entry. Depart
ment OF the Interior. general land
office, June 13, 1901. Notice is hereby
given that the acting secretary of the
Interior vacated the former orders OF
August %. 1901 and April 20, 1906. in 20
lar as the same affect the withdrawal
for irrigation purposes under the act OF
June II, lYO2-32 Stat, 3SS-for use in CON
hection with the La Plata project. Colo
RADIO and New Mexico, of the following
described lands In the state of Colorado
and by his authority such of said tracts
as have not been heretofore finally re.
stored and are not otherwise withdrawn.
reserved or appropriated, Will DO subject
To settlement under the public land laws
tember 3, 1907, but shall not lie subject
to entry, filing or selection until october
3, 1907, at the United States land office
at Durango, Colorado: New Mexico Prin-
l. 8, G., Z. 5, 3, l6, II, Is, - 20 q, rs,
-. 80, 81. 81, and 80; T. 81 N, II. w,
Secs. 4, 3, 6, I. $. 8, 16, II, and Is; 7. 3s
n. X. w, Secs. 4, 6, 6, Z, s, ., 16, Il,
Is, -. 20, Il. zS, %, 80 81, 81, and 49,
N. Il. w, Secs. /, 2. g. 10. II, Il, Is.
IA, ID, %, ., "A, %. 26. "a. "a. 35 and 50:
t. 80 N, II. w, Secs. i. 2, 3, 10, IL,
II. -, H.. 15. %, ,23 "A. 25, &c. a. "a, 30 and
81. Warning is hereby expressly given
that no person Will be permitted to gam
or exercise any right whatever under any
settlement or occupation begun after
June l3. 1907, and prior TO September 8.
1907, and all such settlement or occupa-
ton is hereby forbidden. Fred Dnnett,
Acting Commissioner of the General Land
Office. Jesse E. Wilson, acting Secre-
tary of the Interior.
First publication June q.
Last publication September 10.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

1t is stated that the Russo-Japaneso
treaty contains an unpublished clause
defining the spheres of influence of
the two countries. The treaty covers
but few years, which shows that ii
Is understood to be experimental.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29
RELIABLE ASSAYS

Gold 15 Cents. Gold and Silver 81.
Lead 75c. Gold, Silver, Copper. $l.5O
Samples by mail receive prompt at
tention. Placer gold. retorts and rich
ores bought. Send for free mailing
envelopes and price list. Ogden A.
say Co., 1886 Court Pl, Denver, Colo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

New York grocers and butchers are
said to cheat the people of that city
out of sl3.000OO0 year by giving
them shot weights and measures.
This seems TO disprove the theory that
everybody in New York eats at the
restaurants In the Tendcrloin district
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

The French commander in the cap.
tured Moorish towns tells his govern.
ment that he must be reinforced up
To $4,000 men before he can move
into the open country. French army
officers have not forgotten that it
took flfteen years 10 CONQUER Algiers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

The committing of Johnson's sen.
tence to life Imprisonment is the
only thing to do where doubt exists.
While he may be guilty circumstantial
evidence is not always to be relied on
to the extent of hanging a man.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

California's supreme coutr has de-
cided that Schmitz is no longer mayor
OF San Francisco. 1t will probably
not be necessary for any of the courts
to render an opinion for the purpose
OF convincing Abe Ruef that he has
ceased to be San Franciso's boss.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

ing ten days after last appearance of
this advertisement, said estray will be
sold by this board for the benefit of
the owner when found.
STATE BOARD OF STOCK INSPEC-
TION COMMISSIONERS,
Denver. Colo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

There has been an increase of more
than $4,000, 900 in the treasury's in
ternal revenue receipts during the past
year What with the internal revnue
receipts and the oil fines Uncle Sam
ought to be able to get along without
worrying much about coal bills during
the next year or two.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

The Republicans of Kentucky open
the campaign like winners, and can
elect the whole state ticket by har
monious and energetic work Repub-
lican Kentucky would be fine starter
for 1908.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

This strike business is becoming
very tlresome. But we are not blam.
ing the operators. They are entitled
to raise and about the only thing
they can do is to strike and here is
trusting they will win if they have to
stay out all year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Platts express company has con.
Guided that the minority stockholders
have right to know what the con.
cern Is doing. This is perhaps the
first time II has ever been acknowl
edged that minority stockholders We're
supposed to do anything but take what
was given TO them and keep quiet.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

A former mayor of Louisville. de
posed along with 1000 other office
holders on account Of election frauds,
has committed suicide. The Goebei
law tragedies are not yet ended.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Foraker thinks Taft is losing ground
IN Ohio. This must be regarded as
concession on Foraker's part. A little
while ago he was declaring that Taft
didn't have any ground to lose in the
Buckeye state.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

A delivery company with route be
tween London and Liverpool has pro
vided motor wagon service by which
freight rates will be considerably re-
duced. The red devil may be good
fairy in disguise.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Or. Rudolf GahI DR.. James UnderhilI
THE DENVER LABORATORIES CO.
Ores tested and assayed. mills de-
signed and started, mines examined
General Manager: Paul Danckwardt,
Mining ana MetaIurglcal Engineer.
lately Superintendent OF Mills OF tns
Golden Reward Co.. Deadwood, 5. L.
Specially: Smelling Colo, silver ana
Copper ores.
1850 Arapahos II, osnvsr, Cole.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Three years ago Canada placed n
poll tax of $500 on every Chinese
laborer who enters the Dominion. and
only forty have come in since the
passage of the law. Montreals colony
OF LOO Cinnamon has been station
airy since 1901.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

July. the first month of the new
fiscal year, brought $1,000 emmigrants
to the United States. These newcom
ers seem not to have heard the grape
vine talk about panics.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

George Gould recently snubbed
Count Boni in London. We have NOT
learned the particulars. but it is prob
able that Boni had struck him for "A
quarter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Ex-senator Warner Miller of New
York predicts that Taft, Fairbanks or
Speaker Cannon will be the next presi
dent. The intlmation that the party
has fine list of eligibles is correct
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Chicago expects to receive 20 per
cent of the gross receipts of its street
railways in addition to taxes. The
first payment OF this item may occur
about the same tine that Mr.. Rookie.
feller discharges his fine.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Isn't IT queer few men who were
cussing Day and his Democrat a few
years ago are now fawning over the
blood.money creature. Can 1t be they
are afraid?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Another buebook In England gives
the navy of the United States second
place in fighting strength. And Uncle
Sam has made up his mind, in the
interest OF peace, to keep the navy in
up-to-date working condition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

In some parts OF the country har-
vest hands are getting % day. The
man with the hoe in these times car
ries comfortable roll and soon earns
enough TO pay for slice of govern
ment land.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

The slump in stocks is said to have
made II necessary for a lot of New
York millionaires to sell their automo-
biles. We haven't heard that II has
been necessary for any of the Kansas
farmers to pawn their touring cars.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Gov. Hughes is the father of the
first baby ever born In New Yorl's
executive mansion. 1t will never be
troubled with the presidential bee nor
be favorite son, 1t is girl.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

An editor mas no more reason to use
his newspaper to assassinate charac
ter than he has to kill man direct
Still we have in our midst a character
assassin that would do credit to the
devil himself
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Salaries in New York city within
n year have been increased $3.50 900,
which paper there remarks is 4
per cent on $21, 100000. or enough to
build subway. Such comparisons are
striking, but odious in official circles
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Sixty steam shoyels are at work on
the Panama canal and fourteen new
ones of the largest size will be added
by the end OF the year. An increase
OF 20 per cent in the excavating power
Will be the result Culebra is big
proposition, but must take n tumble
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

The latest ocean greyhounds in
elude so many conveniences, Injuries
and ornamental beauties that they
may have claim to be considered
the finest hotels In the world. with
sea air and scenery furnished as an
incidental attraction.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

In the year 1857 the treasury rev.
enue Of the United States govern
ment was $6s.OOO.ooo, an amount
nearly equaled now by the monthly
reeeipts. Another tenfold increase in
the next nfty years would reach amaz-
ing figures.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

few years ago 1t would have been
said that the annual expenditure of
$a6.0O0.000 on rural free delivery
would be ruinous, but the postoffice de.
partment has been cutting down the
deficit of late. and hopes to wipe II
out.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

I'VE are going to ascertain where
our deficit lies says Postmaster Gen.
eral Meyer, "and see how 1t can be
remedied as far as possible" This is
good news for s0,0oo,o00 people. all
OF whom are interested in sensible
postal improvements.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

The Pacific ocean is logically one
OF the places where powerful fleet OF
the United States should be stationed
on general international principles, so
there can be no doubt that the navy
Will be properly represented there
Without delay.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Wonder what became of those pen
MES. Democrat claimed to have re
ceived several hundred No account
Ing has been made. Graft Nope
The Democrat is altogether too honest
to even be suspicioned.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

In New York man has been put in
Jail for stealing three tomatoes, valued
at 3 cents. That's what man gets
for not stealing a railroad when he
fells that he absolutely must steal
something.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

The Democrats of Massachusetts
have been holding reunion that was
almost a riot. SO many differences
We're developed that the attempt to
answer the question. What is Dem
ocrat?" was given up.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Denver should consign its ball team,
to the scrap pile. In fact, the scrap
pile would probably complain OF the
company.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

The pretender who has been pro
claimed sultan of Morocco will be wise
II he draws all the salary he can in
advance, for 1t is not likely that he
will be able to keep his Job very long.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Alabama has new law which pro.
hibits the carrying of pistols that are
less than two feet in length. Hip
pockets are likely to be worn pretty
long In Alabama after this.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29
ATTENTION FARMERS.

The Durango Mill and Elevator com
pahy has just received large guam
tity of the well known Defiance brand
OF seed wheat. Get the best.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Those pennies? Several hundred
dollars of them. And why don't Tom
Patterson relieve the suspense by tell.
ing Just how many he received
whether 10 or three times this mum.
har
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

The preacher who wants John ID.
Rockefeller to contribute $100,000.00
to the cause of religion must have
an Idea that money talks as forcibly
for salvation as for other things.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

New York's new postmaster started
as letter carrier thirty-four years
ago. This is n land of opportunity.
though II often takes lot of shoe
leather to get start.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

South Africa has presented 81, 1000.
600 diamond To King Edward This
seems to be response to the discoy
cry OF diamonds in Arkansas and is a
pretty stiff raise.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Ex-Secretary of the Treasury Shaw
remarks that the real sources of the
country's wealth are intact. and this
IS evidently the opinoin held by the
American people in general.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Eight battle ships were assembled
Mt the Proyincetown celebration. The
passengers on the Mayflower never
saw such a sight. but they brought
over the germ.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

A skilled laborer in Japan receives
30 cents a day. an unskilled laborer
10 cents. An unrestricted opportunity
TO change TO American wages might
depopulate Japan.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

New Jersey proposes to consolidate
Its traction lines at valuation OF
$3s.0O0. 900. The trolley in the open
country says little but saws a lot OF
wood.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Proposals for hay. Hesperus, Colo, August
;; 1907. Sealed proposals, plainly marked on
the outside OF the envelope Proposals for Hay"
Colo, will be received at the Fort Lewis Indian
school until o'clock, p, m. August Il. 1901, for
furnishing and delverying 100 ton OF hay, as
may be required at the school during the fiscal
year ending June 30. 1905 Bidders should state
clearly In their bids the proposed price OF the
hay TO be offered under contract The hay will
he subject to rigid inspection. The right is
reserved 70 reject any Of all bids or any part
OF any bid IL deemed tor the best interests OF the
Service. Each bid must bo accompanied by a
certified check or draft on some United States
depository or solvent national bank, made pay
ahle to tho order of the commissioner OF Indian
AHairs Tor at least per cent of the amount Of
the proposal, which check draft shall he for
Ieitea TO the United states in case bidder
~ satisfactory contract in accordance with his
bid otherwise to be returned to the bidder Bids
accompanied by cash in lien OF certified check
Will not DO considered. For further information
Apply TO John ;. Spear. Superintendent, S-io-24
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

In his address on the Pilgrim
Fathers President Roosevelt wander
ed from the topic long enough TO give
the people considerable Information
concerning the modern trust.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

On his tour of the world Secretary
Tart will follow Col. Bryan's route.
Evidence is accommodating that the
campaign of 1908 will be waged upon
foreign issues.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

ChaDute, Kas.. boasts that 1t has
a church choir that sings in It's shirt
sleeves. Most men will prefer choirs
that sing In their shirtwaists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Internal revenue receipts from spir-
its and beer last year amounted to
$21G, 900. figures that tend to show
that the country is not going dry in
this branch of revenue
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Canada is about to enforce n fed
ernl meat inspection law. The do
minion is lucky in having n great and
good neighbor who Is well worth copy
ing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Colorado will not take any back
ward step. The Pattersons and the
Lindseys will not be able 10 stampede
voters
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Durango will miss the work of w.
X Armstrong. He is good hustler
and with a united town the work
would show to much greater advan-
tage.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

The Filiplnos have had eight gov.
ernors in nine years. No one can say
that Uncle Sam is not making an eff.
fort to please all tastes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

With both Taft and Fairbanks visit,
ing Colorado this week it can be said
the battle of 1908 has been launched
In Colorado.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Durango will not take any backward
step in matter of the annual fair.
l''s going to be bigger and better than
ever this year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

La Plata county Republicans are
united on one proposition-tha the
good OF the country demands Repub-
lican control and to this end viii
work together.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

The Democrat has good word
foi every town except its own. And
still the viper is fed by Durangoites.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Hartman ct al. will die hard. But
they will be landed In the drag net
unless they change their ways.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

The Herald publishes the news, no
matter what the cost. No wonder
rivals are frothy at the mouth.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

Reports from all parts of the state
are encouraging. Good crops and a
healthy people.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

All honest people are with Roose-
welt in his crusade against fraud and
corruption, especially in high places.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

HEREFORD BULL FOR SALE.
Pure Hereford bull, weighing be-
tween 1.7OO and 1900 pounds. In per-
feet health and sound in every way.
Call on or write ]. P. Lowell, Pine
river.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

pie TO believe the seasons are chang
ing. Just making up for the dry sea
sons few years ago.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

The excess moisture OF year ago
and again this year causes some peo-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-08-29

The Herald will join Silverton in
her big Labor day celebration.