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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

several kind of timber at their stump
age value, and the land independent OF
the timber, at its value at the time OF
appraisement, but the total appraise-
ment Of both land and timber must
not be less than $3.50 per acre. He
must, in making bis report. consider
the quantity, quality. accessibility, and
any other elements OF the value OF
the land and the timber thereon. The
appraisement must be made by small
est legal subdivisions. or the report
must show that the valuation OF the
land and the estimate OF the timber
apply to each and every subdivision
appraised"
Such appraisement must then be re-
ferred to the chief Of the field division
and not to the applicant. That ofhciai
will consider the report and II It does
not appear correct order the appraiser
| to reconsider the land. The appraise-
ment must be approved by the register
and receiver, who will notify the appli-
cant of the price which has been set.
In case the register and receiver and
the chief of the field division do not
agree, the matter may be taken to the
general land commissioner for settle
ment.
Within thirty days after the ap-
praisement price has been determined
the applicant must deposit the stated
l-amount which he has cited In his sp-
plication. The receiver will notify
him of the appraised price and thai
he must pay 1t or file protest within
the time allowed for the payment The
applicant must also deposit sum, not
less than 800 to defray the expenses
OF a re-appraisement.
The regulation in regard to hnai
proof and entry follow:
| after the appraisement or reap
praisement and deposit of purchase
money and fee have been made, the
register will fix a time and place Tor
the offefing of final proof, and name
the officer before whom 1t shall be Of
fered and post a notice thereof in the
land office and deliver a copy OF the
notice to the applicant, to be by hin
and at his expense published In the
newspaper of accredited standing ant
general circulation published neares
the land applied for. This notic'
must be continuously published in th'
paper for sixty days prior to the dat
named therein as the day upon which
} final proof must be offered.
Final proof should be made at tn
time and place mentioned in the nc
tlce, and. as part thereof. evidence
of publication, as required by the pre-
vious paragraph, should also be filed
II final proof is not made on that da.
OF within ten days thereafter, the ar
, plicant may lose his right to complete
I entry of the land. Upon satisfactor,
showing, however. explaining the caus
) Of his failure to make the proof n
above required, and in the absence Q
adverse claim. the commissioner Of tn
general land office may authorize h'r
5 to readvertise and complete entry III
: der his previous application.
7 after an appraisement or real
: praisement has been approved. tn
, payments made. and satisfactory proc
: submitted In any case as required b
these regulations, the register and re
ceiver will, If no protest or contest l
pending. allow final entry"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

A Texas paper complains that the
latest American battle ship ordered
will cost $9.000,000. that one broad.
side will burn up $4,000. and that at
the end of two hours fighting her
guns will be worn out. To complete
the picture 1t is necessary to SLOW
what would happen to the enemy In
the two hours, The game might be
worth the powder.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

AS a rule municipal ownership
makes poor showing. but Frank
fort. Germany. reports profit on its
electric tramways last year OF $312,
$40 and on Its electric lighting plant
OF 100000. The fare on the Frank
fort street railways is 21a cents, and
74,250.000 passengers we're carried dur
ing the year 1907.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

A baseball manager who doesn't
threaten every winter to quit the game
is not considered worth while. Only
the flrst-class managers can resign
without the fear that their designations
may be accepted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

The earthquake disaster in southern
Italy is surely sad ending for the
year 1908. We all thought San Fran
cisco suffered but dispatches indicate
the disaster of Tuesday to be the great
est in the last two hundred years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

creditors count for naught. The Her
cld trusts our members of the gen
erai assembly will acquit themselves
with credit and that the interests OF
the people as whole will be looked
after instead OF catering to the caviI
OF agitators, lobbyists and calamity
howlers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Mr.. Knox will be the third Pennsyl
vanian to be secretary of state, his
predecessors having been Jere Black
and James Buchanan. Later on Blu
chanan became president, but 1t Is
safe to say that Knox would make 6
better one.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

In the readjustment of the politics
in the state of New York 1t does not
appear that any satisfactory arrange
ments has been made in reference to
Mr.. Cortelyou's future.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Germany reports the discovery Of
diamonds in It's territory In South
west Africa Talk of diamond digging
In Arkansas continues. Uncle Sans
dominion Is TOO big to be entirely lack
Ing In any of the precious stones.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

An official report states that the
traction roads In New York City kill
an average of $50 persons year and
injure over 1000, and that settling for
damages of this kind costs the roads
more than their fuel. Advocates of
subways claim that their system is a
remedy from this waste Of life.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

II you do not expect to keep them
do not indulge in any New Years reso-
lutions. But In looking around we can
see where a number Of resolutions
should be made and kept by those in
charge Of city affairs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

The soldier, who was sentenced to
prison for eating an apple finds that
punishments have been much modified
since similar offense in the garden
of Eden.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

The Hearst yellows have thrown all
the cold water possible on the graft
prosecutions at San Francisco. The
corporations were able to buy up sew
eral other publications but the Call
and the Bulletin remain true to the
people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

The tin wash basin In the sink is
doomed. Commercial travellers in Min
nesota. Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas
have formed an organization called
THE Minks" to secure better accom-
from the country hotels.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Among the needs of farmers of Wis
consin. as reported by the Roosevelt
Farm Commission. is the promotion
of theory of the intellectual under
standing" What has Senator La Fol-
lptte been doing all these yearsf
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

1t is officially estimated that The
farms of the United States this year
produced crops worth I7.77S.000,J 900.
The boys who leave the farms are
walking away from more than they
will find in the cities.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Germany's financial advisers sug
sest that s45,oOO.OoO more a year can
be raised on beer and tobacco. Here
is chance for Carrie Nation to go
on the Spree and tell how to save
the money.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

President Roosevelt acknowledges
his Indebtedness to Mckinley. Presi
dent-elec. Taft admits that Mckinley
gave him his great opportunity in pub
lie life. The influence of Mckinley
will be a force in the world for many
years to come.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Three of the latest steamships con-
tIacted for range from length of
$40 to 1000 feet. These ships may
not be among the fastest, but will be
planned for easy going comfort aod
to enjoy the tonic of the sea-" They
will be the first vessels to pass 800
feet In length.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Labor people cannot expect Roose
welt TO interfere until the highest court
in the land has passed on the Gompers
case. Let the issue be settled by the
highest tribunal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

David B. Hill may be given the
compliment OF the Democratic nomi-
nation for senator when Mr.. Root is
elected. AS an original anti-Bryan
Democrat Mr.. Hill is in fair shape for
the next move of his party.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

A correspondent who has po'led the
New York legislature states that Mr.
Root for senator will get all the Re
publican votes and several of the Dem
ocratic. Few candidates have thus
been favored with unanimity, and thcr
some,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

A poultry show will soon be pulled
off in New Jersey, where the process
of Matching chickens by electricity
will be demonstrated. Up to date how
ever, It appears to be necessary to per
NIT the hen to lay the eggs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

To a large extent men are selected
for political appointments who have
friends and can deliver the goods,
therefore II not permitted to be active
In the welfare Of the party they are
going to be dropped.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

One railroad has started to plant
catalpa trees for ties to be used twenty
yoars from now. Another instance
that II you want anything done. you
have got to do 1t yourself
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Forget it" is said to be the favor
ite maxim of the German emperor.
Our guess is that he has recently beon
compelled to work his favorite maxim
overtime.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

A woman who has been divorced
three times has gone to Chicago for
the purpose of preaching against mat
rimony. She must have had poor luck
with her alimony
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Burns received $4,000 as his share
for one nights work and the privilege
of being licked by negro. Presi.
dents of large colleges must struggle
an entire year on one-sixth the sum.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

1t is said that Castro has not been
informed regarding proceedings in We
nezuela since he left. He will be rath-
er surprised when he receives the It'd.
ings that he has been dethroned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Il agree that combinations of capi-
tai are absolutely necessary to the
progress of the business world" says
Mr.. Taft. But like Mr.. Hadley, he
insists that the public shall have a
fair deal under the laws OF the coun-
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Fire losses in the United States dur
ing the last ten years. have amounted
to s2.029. .734.345. an average of over
s200.000.000 a year. In this respect
the billion-dollar country is prodigal'
ly and needlessly extravagant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

A committee of nine prominent men
has been appointed to investigate the
business of stock speculation in New
York. Gov. Hughes is responsible for
this action and 1t shows that he is
dealing in the right kind of futures.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

The border States. Missouri. Ken
lucky. West Virginia, Maryland and
Delaware gave Taft s62.26s. Bryan
s40.033. There Is Republican party
south of the old dividing line and it
Is growing vigorously.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

A bushel of corn brings three times
as much cash as in 1896 and there is
nothing shaky about the value of the
dollars. Naturally the country contin-
ues to give vote of confidence TO The
Republican party.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

J. Pierpont Morgan's dues In the
thirty-five clubs to which he belongs
amount to more than $1,000 annually.
What lot Of excuses he has for re-
naming away from home at night!
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Denver is filling up with place-seek-
ers under the Democratic administra-
ton. Seeking political positions is
perfectly proper but the man who de-
serts even a halfway Job for a po.
litical one is mighty foolish. 1t does
not pay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Senator Bourne thinks the presi-
dents salary ought to be raised to
100000 year. Thomas Z. Watson
can see no reason why the president
should have raise now.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

There was peal of applause in the
Italian chamber Of deputies when the
treasury minister announced surplus
this year Of $7,5O0,OOO This sort of
spellbinding deserves hearty encour-
agement
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Chairman Mack ''guesses" that Col.
Bryan will not be candidate for pres
ident in 1912. A better guess would
be: If Bryan shall be candidate in
1912. he will be defeated
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Abe Ruef's friends say the men
higher up were not reached. If Mr..
Ruef were to tell all he knows the
cause of Justice would be promoted.
The way to get at the men higher up
IL to produce the clinching sort of evil
danca
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Send the Pittsburg bribers to the pen
The banker who bribes an alderman.
Is no better than the man who stabs
you in the back and far below the man
who steals to supply his family with
bread.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

President Roosevelt says he will
be satisfied II he fails to bring down
rhinoceros or two while he is In
Africa. We expect to hear at once
from the Society for the Protection Of
the Innocent Rhinoceros.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

The new president of Venezuela
starts in with excellent prospects.
Should. Castro return and stir up trou.
BILE. send him to the bastile for life.
He has raised enough cain already.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

The people of Ohio want two places
in the new cabinet. Their claims would
have greater weight. no doubt, II they
had not made the mistake of electiDg
a Democratic governor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

While Holland is picking up the lit
tile navy OF Venezuela, Castro is re-
,reshing himself in Europe with wine
Mt $l2 bottle. The venezuelans
should introspectively try to find out
why they INDUCED such counterfeit
30 long.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

II Durango was not handicapped by
a backcapping newspaper and agen-
cies that take pleasure in keeping out
capital many of our fond dreams would
be realized
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Admiral Evans says 'our last ships
are vastly superior to the Dread
nought." The testimony of one expert
like this, is worth more than all the
naval gossip that drifts about.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

II old man Satan ever finds II nee
essary to move his headquarters he
may be expected to choose Pittsburg
without moments hesitation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Thomas +. Ryan has fifty million
dollars for rainy day and says he is
going to enjoy rest. "Jawn D." will
not have high regard for Ryan here.
after.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Mr.. Hearst's party polled only $4,000
votes and. 1t is remarked, hurt none OF
the candidates. But In the correspond
enee innings he made a home run on
Haskell.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

A New York preacher advises girls
to paint their faces If they can by
doing SO increase their beauty and
attractiveness. We call special atten-
ton to the 'if."
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

II any one for moment labors un-
der the belief that Taft is not going
to be president they might Just as
well disabuse their minds at once.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Sixty thousand barrels OF whisky
were sold In Louisville last week.
What an Inconvenience the lid must
be to the country district of Ken
lucky.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

There is one dive on First street that
would not be tolerated IN even tough
Denver or Chicago. But the Democrat
ic officials are as complacent as YOU
please.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

An inventor of what is called fly
ing turtle says he can keep afloat In
his machine for 100 days. Fresh
trouble is in store for bill collectors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

With one divorce in every twelve
marriages, probably the reason why
some people don't get married Is be-
cause they don't like the prospect OF
explanations In court.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

The Christmas holiday trade through
out the country greatly exceeded that
of year ago. With Republican pres.
ident elected 1t could not be other
wise
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

It is agreed that Gov. Hughes is a
good man to investigate Wall stHet.
He has habit of hearing both sides
before reaching conclusions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Pittsburg is away behind time
though st. Louis. San Francisco and
Philadelphia set her good example
long ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Resolve TO either pull or push the
coming year. Let our people be united
In this respect and note the wonderful
change for the better.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

The judge who is to pass sentence
on Ruef evidently has some charity
and permitted the ex-Mayor to spend
Christmas before passing sentence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

The hen is great wealth producer
and the farmer should cultivate her
acquaintance to as large an extent as
possible.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Lisbon seems to be the Pittsburg of
Portugal. Shortage through munich
pal grating in Lisbon is placed at
81, ,00O,0 900.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Prince Chun Is to draw a salary oi
s105.000 a year; and to think how
much larger China is than Germany
which pays the kaiser 10000. 900.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Funeral OF Empress An cost $4,000
600. All the recent newspaper ar
ticies on the extravaganza of modern
funeral did not good at ALL
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Harry Tbaw has new set of law
yers protecting him from his first law
yers. Tbaw killed White in cold blood
and is paying the penalty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Though the popular vote reached
nearly 100000. the number Of stay
at-hornss was IN the nsighborhood Of
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

The various ditch enterprises In this
southwest section mean the opening
of vast tracts of land to farmers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

100000. The neglectful voter seems
not to have grasped the fact that he
represents one Of the most dangerous
features of free government.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

The outside papers do not know the
bank conditions in Durango or they
would give credit where credit is due.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

How cheerfully the financial hopes
for the New Year rise on your flat
tened Christmas pocketbook.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Somebody has stolen $1,000. 900 from
the city of Lisbon. That town needs
a municipal voters league.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Mrs. G. H. Algert and children of
Fruitland went out on today's eastern
on a visit to her mother in Oklahoma
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Colorado Republicans are surely
turning over a neat nest egg for the
100000 surplus.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

District Attorney Alexander Read
and son arrived last night from TERRA
Amarillo. and went to Aztec today on
court business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

The Herald believes that every bri-
ber and everyone who receives bribe
should be sent over the road.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Miss Gertrude Vale, niece of Mr.
and Mrs. w. P. Vaile, returned to her
home in Denver today. after spending
Christmas In Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

The land laws need congressional
revision instead of departmental ruiz
ings.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

"As the assessors value at rate of
only about one-half. the states portion
OF four mills is likewise cut in two
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

A good many people who hayep.t
anything else to be thankful for can
be glad that they don't live In PITTS
burg.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

The days are growing longer. Have
you noticed It?
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31


Christmas In Durango.
J. ]. Stroehle and son, ]. A. Stroehle
went to Cortez today, where they have
the contract for the new school house
which is rapidly nearing completion
Morris Rachofsky departed this
morning for Boulder. where he is a
student at the University of Colorado.
The term commences next Monday.
Miss Mary Harris, who has been the
guest of the Misses Madge and Lena
Finn of this city. for a few days. re-
turned home TO Hesperus this morn.
ing.
w. S. Miller returned from Farm
ington last night, where he spent
Christmas with relatives, and depart
ed for his home in Pagosa Springs this
morning.
Mrs. w. II. Crooke of Silverton de-
parted for Denver this morning. Mrs.
Crooke expects to be absent about
three months on vacation trip, spent
in Denver and other places to be de
cided upon later. Mr.. Crooke will
join her about the end of February.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellery Slick left for
Ridgway this morning. where they will
make their home In the future. Mr..
Slick is a brakeman on the Southern
running between Ridgway and Tellu.
ride.
Mrs. Anna Barth was an arrival from
Salt Lake City last night to attend
the family reunion of the family of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. McNeely, the other
members being Mrs. John English of
this city, and Mrs. Zeno Barnes also
OF Salt Lake. who arrived with her
husband and son, last week.
l. e. Levey. principal Of the Cortez
school. went to Denver today to attend
the closing sessions Of the Colorado
Teachers association. and to secure n
new teacher. Mr.. Levey's hand which
was badly injured In an accident At
the railroad crossing below Hesperus
q short time ago. u still very painful.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

James Morrison, the Dolores cat
tie man, left for home today. Mr..
Morrison was in Durango day or two
on business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31
tFrom Wednesdays Daily.)

Mrs. Joe Wolfe, who has been in
town for several days on business,
went home to Hesperus this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Representative George weaver d.
parted for Denver this morning to at.
tend to his official duties which com.
mence next week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

The county commissioners are In
session today, finishing up road eAsi
ness and listening to complaints. They
check the present treasurer out to-
morrow. and the new one in.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Not being able to explain why 81
per cent was not paid depositors the
Democrat has to yell liar" to keep
up its deception. But the Denocset
only sinks deeper in the mtre.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

II. w. Fielding was a guest Of the
Southern last night. Mr.. Fielding is
Mancos lumber man. who made a
hurried trip to Durango ON business
leaving for home today. *
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Ellis Hampton, who has been in
town for some time settling up bank
matters. returned home TO Pagosa
Springs this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Frank and Marguerite Slattery ar.
rived from the east on last nights
eastern, and went on up to Silterton
with Herman Strobel. who came this
far to meet them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

At noon today. Miss Myrtle Williams
and E. D. Billings, both of the Animas
valley. were married by Rev. w. H.
Bennett. The bride is daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Williams. Con
gratulations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Miss Lyle Harris, president Of the
Electric Theater company. which will
open moving picture show Ia the
Hahn building about the middle of
January. departed for her bono in
Colorado Springs this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Mrs. John L. Morgan of Oak Greek,
Routt county, sister of the late Al
Grant, came in last night from Salt
Lake City, where she attended her
brothers funeral. to assist her brother
in-law, R. R. Kirk, in settling Up the
estate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

A New York man who served as
receiver for looted bank has Just
returned to the creditors OF the in
stitution $4,000 which he says he got
as receiver without being fairly en-
titled to 1t. AS soon as his mamie can
be learned he will doubtless be expell-
ed from the Receivers union.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Judge ]. H. Terry returned from
trip to the Sunnyside at Eureka this
morning He says it's pretty season.
able weather in Eureka just now.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Senator George West departed for
Denver today. The legislature con.
venes next Wednesday. and Mr.. West
is going early enough to get settled
and look around before actual bust
ness commences.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

j. Stroehle and son, ]. A. Stroehle,
went to Cortez today, where they have
the contract for the new school house,
which is rapidly nearing completion
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31

Miss Keith was an arriyar-,ss,rn
cheyenne, Wyo.. last evening. She
stayed over night at the Pa,-eS, and
went up to Silverton this IL. Ing IA
visit friends.