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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873.
United States Land Office, Durango,
Colo. December rs. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
of congress of .June 3. 1878. entitled
IAN act for the sale of timber lands
in the states of California. Oregon. Ne
vada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the public land states
by act of August 4, 1899. Mott d. Park
OF Hesperus, county Of La Plata, statY
OF Colorado, has this day filed in this
office his sworn statement. No. 1853.
for the purchase of the S.W.k S.W.A
section 22. N.W.A N.W.l4 section 27,
and N.1s N.E.A of section No. %, in
township No. So north, range No. 8
west, ~ 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 es-
tablish his claim to said land before
the register and receiver at Durango.
Colo, on Saturday, the 7th day OF
March, 1908.
He names as witnesses.
Perry A. Stark, Daniel z. Place.
Frank P. Hall and Gus Sickenger, all
of Durango, 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 7th day OF
March. 1908.
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication Jan. 2.
Last publication March 5.s
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior,
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Department Of the Interior,
United States Land Office, Durango,
Cello. Jan. 13, 1908.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed In this office by Lizzie
Ogden Of Durango, Colo, contestant.
against homestead entry No. 1857,
made December &c, 1901, for the SEX
of section 90, township "a north, range
9 west, N. NJ. p. NJ. by Urcy Poor con.
testee. in which it is alleged that Urcy
Poor has failed. neglected and refused
to establish any residence on said land
and has wholly abandoned said land
for more than one year prior to the
date of this affidavit of contest, and
that said tract is not settled upon and
cultivated as required by law either at
the date hereof or for more than one
year prior hereto. and that said alleged
absence from the said land was not
due to his employment In the army
navy or marine corps of the United
States as a private soldier. officer, sea
man or marine during the war with
Spain. or during any other war In
which the United States may be en-
gagged, and said parties are hereby noti-
fled to appear, respond and offer evi-
dence touching said allegation at 10
O'Clock a. m. on February 25. 1908, be-
fore the register and receiver at the
United States land office in Durango.
Colo.
The said contestant having, in
proper affidavit filed January l3. 1908,
set forth facts which show that after
due diligence personal service of this
notice can not be made. 1t is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publica-
ton. F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication January 16. 1908.
Last publication February 20. 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior,
Land Office at Durango, Colorado, Jan
uary 8, 1908.
Notice is hereby given tina: Erek
Peterson OF Breen, Colorado, has filed
notice of his intention to make filai
Ave year proof In support of his claim,
viz: Homestead Entry No. 27O4 made
February 6, 1909, for the S.W.A sec
tio1 81, township "a north, range IL
west, n. M. p. NJ, and that said proof
will be made before the register ana
receiver at Durango. Colorado, OF Feb
ruary 81, 1908.
He names the following Witnesses TO
prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of, the land. viz
Henry Slade. Marvin C. Miller, Hen.
ry Butler and Edward Thatcher, all OF
Breen. Colorado
+. C. PERKINS, Register.
First publication January 16, 1908.
Last publication February 90, 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
NOTICE.

Application to Purchase Trees.
To Whom IL May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the state
board Of land commissioners has re-
ceived the following application to pur-
chase trees upon state land:
State of Colorado, La Plata County.
Postofflce of Applicant-Dura1go
Colo.
Date-October &c, 1907
To the Honorable Board of Land Com
missioners. Denver, Colo.
Gentlemen: / desire to purchase the
timber on the land described in this
application, and, If offered, agree and
bind myself to bid the sum OF two dol
lars $4,000 per thousand feet.
No. of acres. $40: all of section 90,
township 36 north. range west
Applicant will answer briefly the fol-
lowing questions, and the answer will
be considered a part of this applica-
tion:
For what purpose Is the timber to
be used? To cut into lumber.
Will you carefully protect from fires
or other damage all trees less in size
than those desired to be cut? Yes.
viii you entirely remove, as directed
by the board of land commissioners.
all cut trees and their branches in such
a manner that fires may not consume
the smaller trees? Yes.
Are such trees as are desired for Use
| necessary for the conservation of ir-
rigated waters of any irrigated water
shed? No.
How long time do you desire To
remove cut trees and their branches ?
| Eight years. DO not intend to com
mence cutting for two or three years.
Name of applicant. w. Buckley.
I, ]. W. Buckley, do solemnly swear
or affirm, that the answers to ques-
tions in foregoing application are true,
to the best of my knowledge and be-
lief. So help me God.
tSigned) ]. w. BUCKLEY.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 26th day of October, A. D. 1907.
(Signed) HENRY G. BERRI.
Notary Public.
(Notarial Seal
The users of water for irrigation
purposes, which supply may be affec.
ed by the sale and removal OF such
trees, who may have any objection t ,
the granting of said application. an
the sale of trees Hereunder. are re-
quired to file in this office written
protest, duly subscribed and sworn to.
| stating their reasons why such appli.
cation should not be granted aud the
sale of trees made as aforesaid such
protest to be fled within twenty days
of the date of the last publication of
this notice, viz: February 6, 1908.
(SignedD JOHN +. VIVIAN,
Register.
First publication January .. 1908.
Last publication February G, 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior,
Land Office at Durango, Colo, De
cember 26, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that John
Rohrer of Durango. Colo, has filed
notice of his intention to make final
Ave year proof in support of his claim
viz; Homestead Entry No. 3034, made
March IS, 1907. for the NJ s.E.A sec.
tion is, township "a north, range 9
west, N. NJ. p. NJ, and that said proof
will be made before the register and
reicever at Durango, Colo, on Febru.
AIRY Z. 1908.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of, the land. viz;
Ed. NJ. Brown. David Mason, William
r. Mason and John J. Patterson, all OF
Durango, Colo.
+. c. PERKINS, Register.
First publication Dec. 2s. '07.
Last publication Feb. 6. 'Os.s
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior,
Land Office Durango, Colo, Jan
uary 3, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Alison l..
Kroeger. of Durango, Colo, has filed
notice of his intention TO make .iina'
commutation proof in support OF his
claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 'l26
made April 10, 1905. for the WIZ
N.WA and We S.W.A section %,
township 81 north. range s west N.
NJ. p. NJ. and that said proof will be
made before the register and receiver
at Durango, Colo. on February 10.
1908.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upoh,
and cultivation of. the land, viz:
William S. McCaw, Joseph Il. Lines.
William II. Williams and Thomas Roh-
racher all of Durango, Colo.
f. C. PERKINS, Register.
First publication January .. 1908.
Last publication February IA. 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
A Real Wonderland.

South Dakota, with its rich silver
mines, bonanza farms. wide ranges
and strange natural formations. Is a
yeritable wonderland. At Mound City
in the home Of Mrs. e. D. Clapp. a
wonderful case Of healing has lately
occurred Her son seemed near death
with lung and throat trouble. "E1-
haustiHg coughing spells occurred ev-
cry Eve minutes" writes Mrs. Clapp.
when began giving DR.. Kings New
Discovery, the great medicine, that
saved his life and completely cured
him." Guaranteed for coughs and
colds, throat and loung troubles. BY
G. r. Tiffany, jr., druggist. SOC and
$1.00. Trial bottle free.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Durango, Colo, Janu
nary 2, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that George
G. Morgan OF PeIdleton. N NJ. has
filed notice of his intention to make
final five years proof in support of his
claim viz: Homestead Entry No 2404
made February Z, 1902, for the NJ
s.W,A and S.w.A s.Wh section
and NE.A SEA section 4. township
S2 north. range 10 west, n. NJ. p. NJ.
and that said proof will be made be-
fore the register and receiver at Du-
range, Colo. on February IA, 1908.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon.
and cultivation of, the land, viz:
Silas G. Thomas of Content, Colo.
Alonzo Hilton of Red Mesa, Colo.
Moses S. Regnier of Pendleton, n. NJ,
and Robert Il. Lockhart of Red Mesa,
Colo.
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First publication January 8, 1908.
Last publication February IA, 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,

Land Office at Durango. Colo, January
2, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Silas G.
Thomas of Content. Colorado, has filed
notice OF his intention to make final
FIVE year proof in support of his claim,
viz: Homestead Entry No. 2025 made
March Is, 1901. for the N.EA N.WA,
S.la N.W.A N.W.A S.W.A section Su,
township "a north, range IL west, y.
NJ. p. NJ, and that said proof will be
made before the register and receiver
at Durango. Colo, on February Ii.
1908.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon, and cultivation of, the land, viz
George c. Morgan of Pendleton, n.
NJ, Robert Rhea Lockhart of Red
Mesa. Colo. Henry Hall of Red Mesa,
Colo, and Hans Aspaas OF Kline, Colo.
f. C. PERKINS. Register.
First publication January g. 1908.
Last publication February l3, 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
Badly Mixed Up.

Abraham Brown, OF Winterton, N.
Y, had very remarkable experience;
he says: Doctors got badly mixed
up over me; one said had heart dis
ease; two called 1t kidney trouble: the
fourth. blood poison. and the fifth
stomach and liver trouble; but none
of them helped me; so my wife ad-
yised trying Electric Bitters, which
are restoring me to perfect health.
One bottle did me more good than all
the five doctors prescribed" Guaran.
teeG TO cure blood poison. weakness
and all stomach. liver and kidney com
plants by G. e. Tiffany. jr.. druggist
soc.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
WHY 90 weAk7
Kidney Troubles May be Sappine Your
Life Away. Durango People
Have Learned This Fact.

when healthy man or woman be-
gins to run down without apparent
cause, becomes weak, languid, depress-
ed, suffers backache. headache, dizzy
spells and urinary disorders. look to
the kidneys for the cause of it all.
Keep the kidneys well and they will
keep you we'll. Doan's Kidney Pills
cure sick kidneys and keep them well.
Here Is Durango testimony to prove it.
Mrs. ]. e. Jackson of 1877 East Thir-
teenth street, Durango, Colo. says:
LAS the result Of cold which l con-
tracted and which settled In my back,
was annoyed a great deal with a
miserable aching in the small of my
back. II would sit down | could <ot
rise without taking hold OF something
to aid me, and II made any move |
suffered severely. In Doans Kidney
Pills which ! procured at Tiffany's
drug store, found just the remedy
my condition required. They soon
gave me relief from the aches and
pains. strengthened my back, and gave
me genuine satisfaction in every way,
My daughter also used Doans Kidney
Pills for similar troubles and she. too.
values them very highly"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Bufalo, N.
Y. sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

Millions OF bottles OF Foley's Honey
and Tar have been sold without any
person ever having experienced any
other than beneficial results from, Its
use for coughs, colds and lung trou-
bles. This Is because the genuine
Foley's Honey and Tar In the yellow
package contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs. Guard your health by
refusing any but the genuine. G. e.
TIFFANY. jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
SENTENCE SERMONS.

Chicago Tribune.
Every Sunday prayer waits for a
Monday amen.
Religion should be a good sword, but
1t makes poor shield.
There is in this world for any OF
us what we see In II and no more.
The fruits of truth are not gathered
by beating about the bush.
Some think they are Arm In the
faith who are only frozen in heart.
II you are true friend you never
need to put on an air Of friendliness.
A living exponent OF the Bible is
worth any Number Of the best ex.
positors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
Here's Good Advice.

o. s. Wooleyer. one of the best
known merchants of lie Raysville, N.
Y. says: IF you are ever troubled
with piles. apply Bucklen's Arnica
Saiye. 1t cured me of them for good
twenty years ago." Cures every sore.
wound. burn or abrasion. 26c at G.
y. Tiffany, jr., drug store.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
Passed Examination successfully.

James Donshue, New Britain, Conn,
writes: II tried several kidney RENE
dies, and was treated by our best ply
siciaas for diabetes, but dtd not i'm.
prove until took Foley's Kidney Cure.
After the second bottle I showed Inn
prDvement. and I'VE bottles cured me
completely. I have since passed a
rigid examination for life insurance .
F'oley's Kidney Cure cures back-ache
and all forms Of kidney and bladder
trouble. G. e. Tiffany. 1r.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

Virginia finds itself with a surplus OF
$1,250,000 for the coming year and has
decided to spend it for public schools
and road improvements. both good in
vestments and big dividend payers.
virginia's schools Of late have been
greatly expaned, especially in the rural
districts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
Every Mother

is or should be worried when the lit
tie ones have cough or cold. 1t may
lead to Group or pleurisy or pneumonia
then to something more serious. Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup will cure the
trouble at once and prevent any com
plication.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
Public Speaker interrupted.

Public speakers are frequently In
terrupted BY people coughing. This
would not happen If Foley's Honey and
Tar were taken, a. 1t cures coughs
and colds and prevents pneumonia AMI
consumption. The genuine coatains
NO opiatss and 10 in yellow, package.
@. =. tiffany, j..
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

A woman writer who has fallen out
with the Pingrim Mothers society in
New York says many of the members
are not mothers, and large number
have never married. The idea CON
veyed is that these Pilgrim Mothers
are only Teddy mothers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

1t costs $3S.1s per capita to govern
Boston, while Berlin gets along on
1898. The fact that Boston has been
cleaning house at its city hall is no
surprise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

Among the immigrants coming In
are many young women who are to
marry old sweethearts already estab-
lished in America. Uncle Sam OBJ
jects to assisted immigrants. but not to
persuaded immigrants. who are one OF
the best varieties.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

An electrical engineer asserts that
by the use of the current the cost OF
operating railroads in the United
States can be reduced $2500o0,00o q
year. That would be neat saving
and. If made, should not evaporate be-
fore the stockholders are reached.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
Motto. to Our cu.,omsr,.

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey ard Tar for coughs.
colds and lung troubles is not affected
by the National Pure Food and Drug
law as 1t contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs. and we recomend It as
a safe remedy for children and adIits
q. Il. Tiffany, jr..
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

In opening the Japanese diet the en-
peror dwelt upon the fact that Japan
was at peace with the other nations.
1t is fortunate thing for him that
he doesn't need the lingo vote.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

Tom Johnson has concluded that
Cleveland must have a lid. 1t took
four terms to convince him on this
point, but at last the prohibition rum
BILE has reached Mr.. Johnson's ear as
he applies 1t to the ground to ascer-
tain what is going on among the other
lightning rods.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

A correspondent says the politics of
Spain is likely to be upset by the
royal infant, but why express sur
prise? There is no longer an auto
crat of all the Russias. but the baby
is still at the old stand.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

The writer of an article against
matrimony proves to he Pennsyl-
yania woman who has had six hus-
bands. Her perseverance will be ad-
mitted, but all she knows about mar
riage is confined to samples shipped
from the corners.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

South Africa expects its gold out
put this year to reach $132,s35, 900
The gold yield of the United States
in 1907 will be about 100000, 900. and
OF the world not far from $500, 900.
900. 1t should be an easy matter for
a solvent country to keep up suff-
cient currency supply.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

Laborers In southern Europe do not
appreciate the return Of their friends
from America. They would prefer to
have them stay on this side Of the
ocean and send back money to the
old folks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

1t is remarkable fact that the No
vember immigration to the United
States reached 1l7.476. against a..
621 In the same month last year The
alleged panic has many strange Incl
dental features.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

The Herald is for and with the peo.
pie and they will find this out when
the chickens are counted. The hot air
artists of the Democrat style never
accomplish anything but get people in
trouble,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
A DANGEROUS Deadlock.

that sometimes terminates fatally. is
the stoppage of liver and bowel func-
tons. To quickly end this condition
without disagreeabie sensations, Dr.
Kings New Life Pills should always
be your remedy. Guaranteed absolute
ly satisfactory In every case or money
back, at G. 2. tiffany. ir.. drug store.
Csc.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

And just to think of the possibility Of
Denver going" But then this will
not be until after the Democratic ma
tional convention. The Kentucky col
onels must bep rejected in their rights.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

The Southern Pacific will not let up
until there is rail connection with Du-
range and our coal fields. The coal
proposition alone will bring the road.
Our time is surely coming.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

The shah OF Persia has taken an
oath to support the constitution which
he has just granted TO his people.
Nicholas of Russia will regard the shah
as very week-kneed monarch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

Champ Clark predicts that Bryan
will be elected next year. Bryan would
probably feel better about it II he did
not know that 1t would be impolite for
Champ to predict anything else.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
Danger In Asking Advice.

Uahner m Nbktn0 AdVIce.
When you have . cough or cold do
not ask some one what is good for it.
~ there Ia danger In taking some un.
known preparation. Foley's Honey and
Tar cures coughs. colds, and prevents
pneumonia. The genuine IL In = vel.
low package. Refuse substitutes. G.
f Tiffany, 1r.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

A photograph has been transmitted
from Paris to Marseilles, distance
of 700 miles, by wireless telegraphic In
struments. The wireless promises to
be one of the scientific sensations of
1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

There is better feeling prevailing
throughout the entire country and The
Herald looks for old time activity by
the time roses come again. There will
be money for all kinds of legitimate
Investments.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

China reports that three of its ar
over 100000 rifles. Japan may be
said TO have yellow peril, though the
shade is slightly different.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
slmpI. Remedy for |. grippe.

La grippe coughs are dangerous as
they frequently develop into pneu-
monia. Foleys Honey and Tar not
only stops the cough but heals and
strengthens the lungs SO that no Sc
rious results need be feared. The gen
uine Foley's Honey and Tar contains
no harmful drugs and 10 In q yellow
package. Refuse substitutes. G. e.
Tinany, jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
RELIABLE ASSAYS

Gold rs Cents. Gold and Silver 81.
Lead 75c. Gold, Silver. Copper, s1.5O
Samples by mail receive prompt at
tention. Placer gold. retorts and rich
ores bought. Send for free mailing
envelopes and price list. Ogden As
say Co.. 1886 Court Pl., Denver, Colo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

A lady poet who sings in Texas de-
clares that "it is pleasant to die for
those we love" II 1t is not imperti-
nent We would like to ask whether she
has ever tried 1t.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

An Illinois senator recently decided
to retire from the saloon business, and
now n Chicago alderman has an
nounced that he intends to quit keep
ing a grogshop.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

China is not so slow in the public
ownership line. Its government tele-
graphs last year made profit OF
$645.000 on business of 1,232,0O0.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

A student OF aeronautics says bal
looms will shortly be used for the
mails. Rural delivery carriers should
be In no hurry to invest in automo-
hiles
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

The FIVE Central American states
can undoubtedly make hit by cul-
tivating good humor and raising two
choice bananas where only one grows
now.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

New Jersey has substituted electric
ity for hanging. The man upon whom
the method was first tried was so
well satisfied that he will use no other.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

There is altogether too much knock
ing and too much pessimism in Duran
go. Let us jar loose from everything
that tends to keep us in the back
ground.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

The Denver e. Rio Grande officials
promise to give us earlier trains as
soon AS the winter months pass by.
This is pleasing. Every little helps.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

A San Jose. Cal, man mistook his
5-year.son for a burglar and shot and
killed him. One Of the best things
to do with a revolver Il to take 1t
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23

why do you call his Jokes dry
humor?"
Because l can hear him crack
them."--Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-23
EsTRAY ADVERTISEMENT.

Notice is hereby given to whom 1t
may concern that the following de-
scribed estray animals We're taken up
near Durango, Colo, to-wit: One
brown horse about eight years old,
blind in one eye. branded G left
shoulder, One black yearling mare
mule, branded left shoulder and
EI left hip. one black yearling
horse colt one ear cropped, branded
left hip.
Said animals being unknown to this
board, unless claimed by owner on
or before February 4, 1908, said estrays
will be sold by this board for the
benefit of the owner when found.
STATE BOARD OF STOCK INSPEC-
TION COMMISSIONERS,
Denver, Colorado.