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Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

sense. 1t IL surely = matter OF ire
mendous Import that In the United
States bad roads are responsible for
the loss Of q billion dollars year,
and the saving of this stupendous sum
surely constitutes an economic ques-
ton of vast importance.
Soon both New Orleans and San
Francisco will appear before congress
in vigorous If not bitter rivalry for the
privilege OF holding the Panama ex-
position, and each will present a null
titude OF attractions and advantages
which no one can question. Why
then should not these two queen cities
Join hands and the friends OF each
urge that both be officially authorized
to create an exposition In its own way
and with Its own money, and the gov
ernment build great national high
way between the two? There is ample
time for its construction. and while
the exposition would last but for
season, the highway would endure as
long as the canal itself. and what
rcore splendid contribution could our
country make for the development and
prosperity of the two great new com
monwealths OF New Mexico and Ari
zona. which by reason of their i'm
mense area and present sparse popu
ation could not possibly be expected
to do as much as older and more
popular states. Louisiana, Texas ant
California could and without doub'
would gladly bear half the cost o.
construction through their respective
states, and great impetus be giVef
to permanent road construction in ev
| cry state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15
WILL MEET AL ISSUES.

Now that the initiative and referen
DUN has become a part OF our state
constitution, Chairman Mcdonald be
lieves that the Republican party
should meet the new duties that WIZ
he imposed on the people and meet
them squarely.
"The Republican party" said the
chairman today, has always been
equal to all occasions. Under the
authority OF the new amendment, pro
posed laws may and will be submitted.
Many of those laws will have merit
Many will not. There must be a unit
ed action in the state that will force
the adoption of those with merit and
the defeat of those without merit. Our
party has never failed to take for
ward stand In the presentation of
good governmental principles to the
people nor in the announcement OF
bad ones. Likewise have we present
ed men of character for positions to
be filled. Now that this new order
of things is brought about, the Re-
publican party of Colorado will be ex-
pected to, and must take position on
laws presented. This will be as nee
essary as it has been for 1t to assume
positions on principles in platform
pledges. The party should frame ana
stand sponsor for laws for considera-
ton
"Our party is known as a conserva-
tive organization. 1t has always been
the governing pendulum of our ma
tlon. 1t can assume leadership In
the presentation of measures II 1t
will only exercise the care and consid-
Grafton 1t has exercised in the past in
presenting platforms and men. In
fact the masses OF the people will
| look to It TO assume that conserva-
tive leadership. II 1t does not, some
| outside organization will do SO and
will probably present measures far
out of reason with the real sentiment
OF the people. It behooyes the Re-
publican leaders to consider well this
new feature In the political life of our
state. I would welcome an extended
discussion of this new phase of our
/ commonwealth, not only editorially in
the papers, but by party well-wishers
as we'll"
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15
An enormous sum OF money is beil

An enormous sum of money is being
expended by the national governmen,
in pushing to successful completion
that dream of a century-the Panama
canal, the two of our greatest cities
are struggling for the honor of cele-
biating that achievement with great
worlds exposition. to which all ma
ttons may be invited and the products
OF the earth exhibited.
Each of these cities has pledged mil.
lions of money for the successful pro
duction of a celebration In which all
nations are to be invited to participate
yet when we come to exhibit the great.
est fundamental necessity OF any state
or nation-the public highways, we
make the poorest showing, the most
ridiculously wreched exhibition OF any
civilized country in the world, con.
dition that is viewed with amazement
by all foreigners and endured by our
own people with a patience which is
serious reflection upon their good
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15
lrrigating Farms:

Australia wants 100 farmers who uu.
derstand irrigation, to settle on the fin
est and most productive.ir land
in the world. So you may teach others
this most progressive government of.
fers you an opportunity unequalled
anywhere. Only a small payment is
required and per cent annually on
balance for 80 years, (withous further
interesD will pay entire balance. They
VIII at any time advance you go per
cent on all improvements or payments
made, on Is year loan at per cent
Climate and products are ike those of
California. No frosts, no extreme heat.
Good railroads, splendid markets. good
society, free schools. Your invest
ment not only safe, but sure to in.
crease in value very rapidly. Many
other advantages. Write for full par
uculars and interesting literature to
MILLER & WILLIAMS, 1928 weIton
St, Denver. Colo, Immigration Agents
for state of Victoria
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

The attention of The Herald has
been called to the fact that Durango
should have modern gas plant. and
that such an enterprise is not only
needed here. but would be good pay.
ing investment seems very evident.
The idea is not a new one. 1t has
been introduced here some years ago
for for some reason was never carried
into completion.
With an unlimited supply of the best
gas and coking coal within and about
tais city, there seems to be no rea-
son why gas plant could not be
Trade could well afford to consider.
started to furnish light and fuel for
the entire town. Cheap fuel of this
kind is used very extensively in vari
Gus factories and commercial enter
prises and we believe that a gas plant
would tend to bring in new enterprises
and greatly increase our commercial
enterprises. This is something that
local capitalists and the Board oi
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15
Goal land 01276)
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.

Department OF the Interior.
U. s. LAND OFFICE, AT DURANGO,
COLORADO, November 18th, l9lo.
NOTICE is hereby given that Pa
tricio Garcia, of Ignacio, Colorado, who
on December 29th. 1905, made home
stead application No. 1906. serial No
0l276. for the SEA SEh Sec. IL. E14
NEA Sec 13, TIP. SO n. X. s w and
SWA NWA of section is Towship 33
north, range west, NMP Meridian. has
filed notice of intention TO make final g.
yr-proof to establish claim to the land
above described, before the Reg g.ster
and Receiver of the u S. Land Office,
at Durango, Colorado, OIL the 4th day
Of January, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Fabian Martinez, of Durango, Colo
RADIO.
Remigio Mestas, of Durango. Colo
rado.
Donaciano Salazar, of Ignacio, Colo
RADIO, and
Pablo Gallagos, of Oxford, Colorado
G. II. CHARLTON. Register
First Pub. Nov, "a.
Last Pub. Dec. 10.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

The San Juan Congress, an organiza.
ton destined to be potent factor in
the development of this part of the
state, is now fully organized and ready
to takeup the work of the upbuilding
of this great inland empire which com.
prises several counties each possess
ing natural wealth and resources the
value of which is almost beyond com
putting.
This organization has before 1t a
great work, a broad field to cover, and
from its birth 1t will have great and
important matters to consider, and
its decisions will mean much to us
all. We believe that the officers and
members Of the congress are equal to
the task before them and that while
minor mistakes may be made the re
suits will be all that we desire.
1t is pre-eminently essential that this
organization be broad and impartial
one, that 1t overlook all the small po.
litical and factional differences, which
SO often prove a wrecking point In
organizations of this nature, and that
the question of the greatest good for
the greatest number be the object
continually sought. The development
OF any one section of the district will
work to the benefit of all, yet in the
work the board should be careful to
ascertain the wishes OF each commu-
nifty and accord to each an equal in
terest in the matter.
There is still another matter for
us to consider, this organization can
succeed only in ratio wit hthe measure
of support we, the people of the dis.
trict. accord it, the officials can do but
little without the financial and moral
support of the people in general and
the stronger support they receive the
stronger influence they can exert.
A great aid may be given in this
work by the members of the house
of Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, San
of representatives from the counties
Juan and Montezuma, if they will drop
political party lines and work together
for the good, and for the just rights
of the San Juan district. State in
stltutions may be procured. larger ap
preparations for highways and many
other state, and even federal, favors
may be had by united effort.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

-er undsr any settlement or occupancy
begun after August 15. 1910. and prior
10 January 80, 1911, and all such set
tlement or occupation is hereby forbid
den. and those settling in violation OF
the Presidents Droclamations are liza
bic to be elected. S. V Proudfit.
Assistant Commissioner OF the Gener-
a. Land office Approved November
+, 1910: Jesse e Wilson. Assistant
Secretary of the Interior.
First publication Nov. 10, 1910.
Last publication Jan. II. 1871.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15
(Coai Land.)
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.


II. S. Land office at Durango, Colo
rado, November 9Th, 1910.
NOTICE Is hereby given that Will
liam r. Schwyhart, of Oxford, Colo
rado. who, on September 29th, 1905.
made homestead application No. 3194i
serial No. O1235. for the Ny SWA,
and the S11s NWA of section %, Town
ship "a north, range west. NMP,
Meridian. has filed notice of intention
to make final year proof, TO establish
claim to the land above described. be-
fore the Register and Receiver of the
u S. Land Office, at Durango. Colo
rado, on the 23rd, day OF December.
1910
Claimant names as witnesses:
William A. Gore, Amos Zimmerman,
Harry e. Smith. ir.. and James Hahn,
all Of Oxford, Colorado.
G. H. CHARLTON,
Register
First Pub. Nov. II, 10.
Last Pub. Dec. %, 10.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

Some times we feel little skepti.
cal regarding the rules of sanitation
as laid down by modern scientists. the
native Alaskans all live to a great
age and they never open their win
dows at night" The Africans are a
strong people yet an African never
takes bath in all his life and when
ever We read of the death of man
at the age of more than one hundred
years the notice always states thai
the deceased drank liquor and used
tobacco frora infancy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
,,rIted st.tes Indian service

UnttS0 oLAIGb tb9te'
Southern Ute Agency, lgnacio' ooio
The following lands will be sold un
der act of Congress of May ~, lsoz
public No. 1850 to the highest biodei
for cash. under sealed bids with Ger
titled checks for 25 per cent OF OLD
The right to reject any or all bids is
reserved.
For full particulars write Charles r.
Warner Superintendent. Ignacio, Colo
rado.
Allotment 285, Bill Gum. non-com-
peteut-The N " of the NV u OIL
Sec. 13, T. "a N. R. W.. N M. r.
NJ containing so acres. Listed Oct
20: bids opened December 10. 1917
Allotment 204, George Tree, non
competent-The NE. " of the s. W..
4 and the NV. u of the Sc. " and
the 8. n of the S.W. Y of Sec. b, l..
SO N. r. 12 w. N. NJ. P. NJ. containing
160 acres. Listed October 20; bids
opened December 10, 1910.
Allotment 229, Mary Rope. deceased
The E. u of the NV u Sec. "a, L.
"a. and the e. " OF the S.W. Y OF Sec
13. T. "a. all in Range 12 West. N. NJ.
p NJ. containing 160 acres. Listed
october 20; bids opened December ls
1910.
| Allotment 230, Susan Rope. deceased
THE w " of the NE. u and the T.
~ of the NE. u of Sec. "a, T. "a
r. 12 West N. NJ. p. NJ, containing 16t
acres. Listed October 20; bids open
ed Deceraber 19. 1910.
Allotment 228, Henry Rope. deceas
ed-The s. " of the Sc. u and the
N. n of the Sc. u of Sec. 13, T
a. Range 12, West N. NJ. p. NJ, con
tanning 100 acres. Listed October 90
bids opened December 10. 1910.
Allotment 274, Ada Tobias. deceased
THE S. " of the NV. Y Sec. 20
T. 80, and the S. " OF the NE. Y
of Sec. 20, T. SO, all in range Yves
OF the N. NJ. P. M, containing 16'
acres. Listed October 20; bids open
ed December 19, 1910.
l 1917 AASaAus S,
competent-The E. " Of the S.W. 4
and the w H OF the S.W. Y of Ser
So, T. "a N. Range 10 West, N. NJ
P. NJ, containing 160 acres. Liste
October 20; bids opened Decembe
1s, 1910.
Allotment 165, Captain Union, de
ceased-The NV. u of the Sc. u
and the SW. u OF the NE. u of Se'
4. T. 80 N. Range West N. NJ. P. NJ
and the SB. u of the NE. Y an
the NE u of the Sc. n of Sec,
T. 32 N. Range West. N. M. P. NJ
containing 100 acres. Listed Octobe
20; bids opened December 10, 1910.
CHARLES F. WERNER,
II Supt. and S. ID. A.
Ignacio. Colorado, October 20. 1917
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15
CONVICT LABOR ON ROADS.

We believe that convict labor could
we'll be used on the construction OF
the state highway.
Arthur C. Jackson. president of the
National Good Roads Association,
made an impressive argument in his
address before Texas Industrial CON
sress, for the working of convicts on
public highways. Mr.. Jackson Is one
Of the best informed men on the
construction and maintenance and
value of roads and all things per-
tanning to the adequate system of rural
highways of the host OF progressive
citizens who are devoting their ener-
gies toward stimulating public Interest
in means and measures for meeting
public needs. He considers the work
ing of convicts on highways a safe,
sane and humane manner of employ
ment, and cites convincing examples
OF the successful working OF such
methods. Readers of The Herald Will
recognize In the advocacy of sucu ptili-
zation of penal labor, one Of this pa.
per's economic propositions.
zone of the chief means OF aidil z
the construction of roads," said MI
jackson, SIS the utilization of convict
labor. understand that there has
been quite difference of opinion in
this state with reference to thu use
of convicts on public highways. / wish
to state broadly and emphatically that
| challenge any man to give any rem
son why convicts should not be used
on public roads"
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

Notice of restoration OF Public
Lands to Settlement and Entry De-
partment of the Interior, General Land
Office, Washington. ID. c., November
/, 1910. Notice is hereby given that
the public lands in the following de-
scribed areas, which were excluded
from the San Juan and MonteZuma
National Forests, Colorado, by procla-
nations of the President of August
10, 1910, If not otherwise withdrawn.
~eserved, or appropriated, will by au-
thority of the Secretary of the Interior
be restored to the public domain on
January 80. 1911, and become subject
to settlement on and after that date,
but not to entry, filing. or selection
until on and after March /, 1911, un-
der the conditions and restrictions ap-
picable to such lands, except that
on the same date as the lands elimi-
mated become subject to settlement,
the State OF Colorado may if the
lands eliminated are subject to such
selection, select as indemnity in the
satisfaction of its common school
grant, not to exceed two sections of
land in each entire township restored,
or one section in each fractional
portion of a township where the re
stored area thereof exceeds five thou
sand (5,O00) acres, at the United
States Land Office at Durango, Colo
RADIO: in T "a n. r w, Secs 5, 6, I
and s. in r SO N, K w, Secs. 81
and 32; in T "a n r w, fractional
Secs. l, 2, 3, north and south of the
Ute line. Secs. 8 to 16, inclusive; in
7 95 N. R 2 w, Secs. A, o, 16, and II;
in 7. &c N, r 2 w. Secs. &c. 81, 2S,
80 to 36. inclusive: all T 36 n, r l3
w. except SEA SWA Sec. and So
NV" Sec 90; in T 81 MIRA w, VIZ
NW14 Sec. 26; in T 81 N IRA w VIZ
Sec. IA, Secs. 15 to %, inclusive, WE
Sec, 20, S1s Sec. 25, NWN and S1a
Sec. 26, Secs. 81, 2S. 20. 80, and 33, NE
SWA. VIZ SEA, SEA SEA Sec.
"a, Secs. SO and SO; in T 81 N. ri
15 w. Secs. 2, 3. E1s and NWA Sec.
4. N Y and NV u SWA Sec 5, Secs.
6 to IS, inclusive, N1a Sec. %, Secs.
% and "a; in t 3s N. R l5 w, VIZ
SWA Sec. Z. WIZ NWA, sWA and
sWA SEA Sec. IS, VIZ NEA, NwA
and S1a Sec. 10. N1s NEi4. SWA
NEA and VIZ Sec 30. Secs. 81, -, 33
and "a; in T. 80 N, X l6 w. S1s SWA
and SWA sEA Sec. 19. SWA NEA
SA NWA and S1a Sec. 20, Secs. 80, |
81. and 80. S1s NEA, NwA and S1s
Sec. 33. WY SW Il Sec "a; in T "a
N, r II w. Secs. 2 to IL, inclusive;
in T. IS N. II w, Secs. 2 to II, in
elusive. Secs. IA to 23, inclusive, Secs.
26 to 35, inclusive; in T 80 N, r II w,
WIZ Sec. 4, Secs. s. 6, Z. 8, VIZ Secs.
and 16, Secs II to 81. inclusive, Sk
NY and Sh Sec. %. Sh Sec. 23,
Sh Sh Sec. "a. Secs. 25 to 36, inclu-
sive; In 40 N, r II w, VIZ Ek
and VIZ Sec. 16, Secs. II. ls, 10, 20,
WIZ Eh and WIZ Secs. 2I and 2s.
Secs. 20, 30, 81. 32. VIZ NEA and
VIZ Sec. 33: In 7 "a N. r IS w, Secs.
to IL, incl; all T 35 N. 1S w.
New Mexico Principal Meridian.
Warning is hereby expressly given
hat under the Presidents proclama
lions no person will be permitted to
I,in or exercise any right whatev.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

A jury at ouray has found Jesse
Mum guilty of manslaughter for the
murder of Marshal Goeglein at Tellu-
ride. From a casual review OF the
evidence it seems that both men were
looking for trouble and NJ a rule
when men are looking for trouble they
get it, and sometimes they find 1t
when they are not hunting for 1t.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15
THE PLYMOUTH HOTEL

Is the place to stay when in Denver
for your holiday shopping. You VIII
ind 1t most convenient and homelIke
and but a few minutes walk to all
large department stores. Rooms are,
Quiet pleasant and clean. with ac-
commodating service. Special rates or
~ per day and upward. Drop line 10.
Mrs. NJ. M. Dinner, manager, and.
rooms VIII be reserved for you. Take
Eighteenth street car at depot and
get off at hotel. Sixteenth and Broad.
way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

In most of the agricultural states
the papers are running series of arti.
oles entitled How to Keep the Boys
on the Farm" but after hearing the
San Juan boosters tell of the possi-
biiities and advantages of farming in
Colorado and New Mexico we wonder
that 1t is not necessary for the San
Juan papers to print long editorials
about how to keep the boys In town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

The Demon Rum has not been chained
He is in prime condition.
A-ieading victims right along
The old road to perdition.
In spite Of Prohibitionists,
In spite of legislation,
The booze output shows great Increase
In all parts of the nation.
Brooklyn Times.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

We want tho Herald to be real
family paper, one that you will take
hcme with you for mother and the
children to read. We are not built on
the .molIycoddle plan but we believe
that thers Il . line between fun and
NH vhinh must not b. crossed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

The old saying that a good man
can't be kept down is undoubtedly
true; but it is just as true of town
or a country as it is an individual
and we may all get some comfort from
the thought
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

The medal for great love and tender
ness Of heart should be given to The
Pueblo man who. being out of work
and in destitute circumstances, spent
his last dollar for booze because he
could not stand 1t to see his wife
and child suffer the pangs of hun
eer"
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

The five counties of the San Juan
country have big political influence
Why not combine them and demand
cur own at the next state legislative
assembly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

An Iowa editor declares that the
decrease in his states population is
"A flattering testimony to its prosper
ity, because land has doubled in value
the last ten years" If 1t goes on
increasing until nobody but tenants
can live there. how riotously prosper
Gus Iowa will be.-Omaha News.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

A rev and very high mountain has
been discovered in central Alaska.
The exact altitude is unknown but is
believed to be very nearly as high
ss the price of butter and eggs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

Charlton, the wife slayer, is lucky
in being sent back to Italy for trial
instead of going before the New York
courts. In Italy they have no degree
OF punishment worse than imprison.
ment but in New York the electric
chair stands waiting.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

During the past year fifteen deaths
resulted from injuries received in the
prize ring and sixteen from injuries
received in football games. 1t seems
that the new rules have made foot
ball almost as safe pastime as prize
fighting.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

We are pleased with the booster
spirit we find in this community and
like the gentlemen from Cortez, we
are not going to be too particular in
our boosting. Any old thing which
will work for the good of Durango and
the southwest will get our help.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

After hearing the boosters from AZ
tee. Pennington and the other Sar
Juan points. tell OF the greatness ol
their respective localities we have
come to the conclusion If the Garden
Of Eden was not located In the San
Juan district that a great mistake
was made and a great injustice inflict
ed upon Adam and Eve.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

The expert witness surely is Of few
days and full of trouble. In the Moore
murder case three experts have been
compelled to sit and listen TO a hy.
pothetical question containing 10000
words and taking two hours lime to
read.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

Visiting boosters at last nights
smoker were somewhat puzzled at
two large signs which hung in front
OF the hall, reading: THE manage
ment is not responsible for accidents
while on skates" 1t is reported to
day that none OF the visitors partook
freely enough of liquid refreshments
to get in a "skaty" condition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

1t is the little things which count
Congressman Taylor presented Speak
er Cannon with Colorado apple and
as a result the state got front page
position in every big daily in the ma
ton the next day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

The young man can find food for
thought in the fact that of all the
thousands of men now in the various
penal institutions of the country not
one was sent there on account OF
having behaved himself.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

It's an III wind that blows nobody
sood and we note that the Mum
trial. while rather hard on Mum. has
afforded the Ouray dives a million
dollars worth Of advertising without
n cent Of expense to the advertisers,
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

The census returns are proving a
disappointment to many Colorado
towns and cities but these places
should remember that in population,
as in many other things. quality counts
for more than quantity and that five
hundred live boosters will put a town
on the map more quickly than thous-
ands of Indifferent residents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

1t is wonderful how people will sac
rifice their self interests for the pub
lie good. The son of Mrs. Eddy an
nounces that If he gets all the zeal
money left by his mother the people
OF the faith may have all the good
advice she leaves.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

In proof Of the claim that a man
can't die until his time comes we men
tion the fact that two gentlemen of
color In Denver fought razor battle
yesterday and while every vestige OF
clothing was cut from both yet not a
d,op OF blood was drawn.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

It is expected that future sessions of
the Colorado legislature will be much
shorter as the members will receive
a fixed salary of 81 900 instead of per
Giem.-Arvada Sun.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-15

The unthatched gent from Aztec
with a warmth you would scarcely
suspect, and with great Indignation
refused annexation and we guess that
Ids views were correct.