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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-29
BALLINGER HEARD
Secretary of the Interior Ap-
pears Before Committee
That Is Investigating His Con-
duct of His Office.
STORY OF HIS CAREER
Up to the Time He Entered
Land Office Is Recounted.
Took the Position at Earnest
Solicitation of Roosevelt.

Washington, April 29.-Takpg the
stand in his own defense, Secretary
Ballinger today asserted under oath to
the Ballinger-Pinchot investigating
committee that he would take the same
scticn today that he did as commits
sioner of the land Office in ordering the
Cunningham Alaskan coal claims clear
listed. provided he had the same rec
ord before him.
Its a wilful, deliberate lie," he snap
ped when Mr. VertreeS asked as to the
truth of Claws statement to the COM
mittee that he had discussed Cunning
ham claims with Ballinger in Decem-
ber, 1907. He related several instances
in which former President Roosevelr
had declared confidence in him.
Mr.. BalHnger still was on the sub
ject of Alaskan claims when the mid
day recess was taken. The examlna-
ton now passes from the CLAWS charges
to Ballinger's differences with Forester
Pinchot over the restoration to entry
by him of water power sites and his at
titude toward conservation in general.
A social event would have hardly at
tracted a larger proportion or women
than attended the hearing today. MIS-
Ballinger was there, accompanied oy
Mrs. Wickershen, wife of the attorney
general Mrs. Pinchot, mother of the
former forester and Mrs. Justice Lurton
also were there.
still Wants Those Papers.
Before Mr.. Ballinger took the stand
Attorney Brandeis stated to the com
mittee that in view of the fact thal
Mr. Ballinger was about to testify he
would like to again call the commit
tees attention to his request for papers
and memoranda bearing on the attor-
ney generals summary OF the Claws
charges He said he would like to re-
new his request in modified form. as
he needed the papers in the cross ex-
animation of Mr.. Ballinger. After con-
siderable discussion the committee de-
cided to grant the opposition counsel
a hearing on the request tomorrow
Mr. Ballinger was then sworn and
recounted the story Of his career up
to the time he became commissioners
of the general land Office on the earn
est solicitation of President Roosevelt,
Secretary Garfield and Senator Piles
He referred to the anti-Vice- crusade
he led while mayor of Seattle.
They knew 1 would enforce the law
and 1 did," he stated emphatically.
Mr.. Ballinger read kilograms he had
received from Mr.. Garfield and Mr..
Roosevelt after he had replied mega
lively to suggestion of Senator Piles
that he accept the post of commits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-29
PASSES NINETY MARK.
The Weather Is Remarkably Hot This
Afternoon.

Passing the 90 degree mark with
ease, the temperature today bids fair
to reach "a degrees before the close of
the day. But this is the last day it is
to be so hot. according to the weather
man. Cool weather is coming from
the coast and is expected to arrive
here either tonight or tomorrow. The
warm southwest wind Is responsible
for the heat wave according to
weather officials. The breeze comes
from the equator and has caused warm
weather all over the United States
east of the Rocky mountains. Fol-
lowing are the hourly temperatures
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-29
ON TO THE HAGUE
Col. Roosevelt Becomes the Guest
of the Netherlands
After a Busy Day Spent in the
Belgian Capital.
DROVE WITH THE KING
After Eating Luncheon at the
American Embassy.
He Visited the Exposition and
Made a Speech.

The Hague, April 29.-Theodore
Roosevelt, former president of the
United States, was the guest of the
Netherlands t5day. Accompanied by
Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Ethel and Ker-
mt mt MT. roosevelt arrived this morn
ing from Brussels. They were escort
eo from the frontier tation at Roosen-
oaal to Hetloo. where. at the RoyaI
GI1i1t GGIhia1tteau. they were received by queen
Henry awaited their guests in the en-
trance hall oI the palace and their
greetings Were most cordial A few
minutes later luncheon was served.
Inc lavlshly gilded coach used by
tne royal FAMILY upon gala occasions
mas been placed by the queen at the
olsposal of Mr.. Roosevelt during his
stay here.
Sits Beside the Queen.
The people of the Netherlands turned
out today and welcomed the Roose-
velts. 1t was as though the former
president were travelling through his
own country. At every station on the
route from Roosendaal to Arnhem
cheering crowds were met with and
everybody wanted speech. Occa-
sionally Mr. Roosevelt responded. but
in most instances he acknowledged the
greetings only by appearing on the rear
platform of his car and bowling, smiling
and waving his hand. At Hortogen-
bosch he spoke briefly, saying, Il am
visiting the country from which my
people came three centuries ago"
The Roosevelt party arrived at the
frontier early today and were conveyed
by special train sent by Queen will
helmina, to Arnhem, whence they were
driven in automobiles to the royal
chateau, the queens summer residence
at Hetloo. Here they were entertained
g luncheon by the queen and Prince
Henry. Several hours were passed at
the castle.
At luncheon Mr.. Roosevelt was seat
ed beside the queen, with whom he con-
Quoted an animated conversation. No
toasts were exchanged.
The guests were later conveyed in
carriages to Arnhem. escorted by the
grand marshal Of the court. and de-
parted on a train at $3.50 o'clock for
Amsterdam.
The Day at brussels.
Brussels, April 29.--The Roosevelts
left here at 1913 O'Clock this morning
for Holland.
AT the railway station were Ameri-
can Minister Charles Page Byran and
the others of the Legation. staff, Ameri-
can Consul General Watts, Burgomas-
ter Max and personal representatives
of King Albert and of the foreign Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-29
MUST PAY THE TAXES.
Western Union Loses Suit Against
Kansas in Federal Court.

ST. Louis, Mo, April 29.-The
United States circuit court of appeals
in a decision handed down here to-
day, decided that the Western Union
Telegraph company will have to pay
taxes on $3,159,32 in Kansas instead
of on $85S,10O.30. The company
made a sworn statement that the
value of it's property was but $685.
10000, but the state commission in
creased it to more than three million.
When the state tax commission had
raised the Western Union valuation
by more than two million dollars in
1908 the company secured restrain
ing order aginst State Auditor Nation
and Clarence Smith, secretary of the
commission, to prevent them from
certifying to the county clerks on that
valuation. The case was taken before
Judge Pollock in the United States
district court, decided in favor of the
state. and carried the nto the United
States circuit court OF appeals where
the decision is affirmed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-29
Weston,s Foot Bothers Him.

Hudson, n. z. April 29.-Weston's
injured foot still bothered him con-
siderably when he resumed his trans
continental walk here at 1880 this
morning. He expected to make his
next stop at Rhineback, &c miles south
of Hudson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-29

CONTINUED on Page Ten.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-29

sioner of the land office. Reading
from the Roosevelt telegram, he said:
1T is your duty to help me. You
and Garfield will lift an irimense bur
den from my shoulders
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the interior.
United States Land Office at Durango.
Colo, Feb. 16, 1910.
Notice Is hereby given that Corne.
Illus Kesler of Durango. Colo. who on
March %, 1905. made homestead an.
plication No. Sfo4 (serial No. OlIs51
for the s.W. 4 NE 4, L. y NV.
4 of section 16, and the s.E. 4 sW
z of section 81, township "a north
range . west. n. NJ. p. NJ. has filed
notice of intention to make final five
year proof, to establish claim to the
land above described. before the reg.
lister and receiver OF the United states
land office at Durango, Colo, on the
lst day of April, 1910.
Claimant names as witnesses,
George f. Williamson. John ]. Patter
SON. George n. Patterson and William
p Reeder all of Durango. Colo.
G. II. CHARLTON, Register.
FIRST publication Feb. "a, 1910.
Last publication Mar. 81, 1910.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
FORFEITURE NOTICE.

To Mrs. Lena Lee, Her Heirs and As
signs:
You are hereby notified that we
have expended during the years 1907,
1908 and 1909, 800 each year in labor
and improvements upon each of the
following mining claims. situated in
the California Mining district. La Plata
county, Colorado, to-wit: The June
Day No. /. No. 2, and No. A. lodes,
the location certificate being recorded
In boo! 90 OF the records of said coun.
ty. on pages 1872, lS3, and iS5, respec-
lively; the June Day claim No. 10
lode. the location certificate being re.
corded in book 107, page 1888 of rec
ords of said county; the Freak Claim
No. s lode, the location certificate be.
ing recorded in book 90. page 10l of
records of said county; and 500 dur
ing the year 1909 ON the Cauble lode
No, 1. of June Day mine in said min
ing district and county; in order to
hold said claims under the provision
OF section 2B2l of The Revised Statutes
of the United States aud the amend
ment thereto. approved Jan. 30, 1880,
concerning annual labor upon mining
claims, being the amount required to
hold said claims for the period ending
on the 3ist day of December OF each
year, and. If within ninety days after
the publication of this notice you fail
or refuse to contribute your proper
tion of such expenditures. as co.
owner. your interest in said claims
Will become the property of the sub
scribers, your co-owners, who have
made the required expenditures, by
the terms of said section.
Dated at Peoria, III, this Gtn day
Of February, A. d. 1910.
w. d. CAUBLE.
A. A. LEE,
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
NorlcE OF SALE OF ZEAL ESTATE

State of Colorado, County of La Plata,
SIS: In the County Court in Pro
bate.
II the Matter of the Guardianship Of
james MoCioskey. Minor Heir OF sllt
ton j. McCloskey. Deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
in pursuance OF an order of the county
court of La Plata county, state Of Colo,
made on he 18th day OF February. A.
D. 1910, in the matter of the guard
lanship of James McCloskey, minor
heir of Milton J. McCloskey, deceased,
the undersigned, guardian of said mi
nor, viii sell at private sale to the
highest bidder for cash, aud at not
less than the appraised value, on Sat
urday, the 18th day of March, at 10
a. m, at the real estate Offices OF
lockwood & Perkins, in The city Of
Durango, said county and state, the
following described real estate, to-wit:
An undivided one-eighth G-Sl part and
interest of. in. and TO lots one %,
seven "a and eight 81, and the south
east quarter Cs.E. "a Of section thir-
ty-one (3l), township thirty-four and
one-half tS4iA), N. r. nine 90 west
y. NJ p NJ, and lots one IN, two
90, three (3) and four "a, OF section
six 90. township thirty-four l3i), n.
X. nine 90 west, N NJ p NJ, and
lots one % and two (2), and the south
half of the northeas, quarter IS. Y of
NE. ~, and the northeast quarter
of the southeast quarter CN.E u OF
Sc. - of section one ~. township
thirty-four (34), ~ r. ten NOJ west,
y, NJ. p NJ, all in La Plata county,
Colorado.
WILL A. NICoDEMus.
Guardian of the Estate OF James Nc
Closkey Minor
First publication Feb. II. 1910.
Last publication Mar 10. 1910
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
BURDENS LIFTED.
From Durango Backs--ReIief Proved
by Lapse OF Time.

Backache is a heavy burden:
Nervousness wears one out;
Rheumatic pain; urinary ills;
All are kidney burdens
Daily effects of kidney weakness.
No use to cure he symptoms,
Relief is but temporary If the cause
remains.
Cure the kidneys and you cure the
cause.
Relief comes quickly comes to stay
Doan's Kidney Pills cure kidney ills;
Prove it by your neighbor's case
Here's Durango testimony.
The story of permanent cure.
T. II. Ballard. G22 Sixth avenue, Du.
range, Colo, says: Il gladly confirm
the public statement gave in favor
of Doan's Kidney Pills in January,
1907 | procured this remedy at G.
Il. Tiffany, Jr's drug store and it en-
tirely relieved me of kidney trouble,
besides acting as tonic to my entire
system. | have had no need of Doan's
Kidney Pills since then, but should
my kidneys ever become disordered
again, would certainly take this med
icine. I have unlimited faith In the
curative powers OF Doan's Kidney
Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Fosier-Mllburn Co. Buffalo. N.
-.
Remember the name Doan's-and
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
O.
Department of the Interior,

United States Land office at Durango.
Colo, Mar >. 1910.
Notice is hereby given that William
II, Fleer of Kline, Colo, who on April
II, 1905, made homestead application
No 1928 Cserial No Ol196), for the
NE "A Of section II, township 3s
north. range u west, n. NJ. p. NJ,
has filed notice of intention TO make
final fVe-year proof to establish claim
to the land above described. before
the register and receiver of the United
States land office at Durango, Colo.
On the laih day Of April, 1910.
Claimant names as witnesses: Wal.
Ter @ Neil, James f. Bruner. James
L. Miller, and W. Hanford Miller. all
of Kline, Colo.
G. II, CHARLTON, Register.
First publication Mar 10, 1910.
Last publication April Il. 1910.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,

United States Land Office at Durango,
Colo. Feb. l6. 1910
Notice is hereby given that Dora
Reed. formerly Dora Gibson, Of Du,
range. Colo, who on June is, 1907.
made homestead application No. 1925
(serial No. 01506), for the northeast
quarter of section 32. township "a
north. range . west, N. NJ. p. NJ, has
filed notice of intention TO make final
ccmmutation proof, to establish claim
10 the land above described, before
the register and receiver of the Unit.
ed States land office at Durango, Colo,
on the I'd day of April, 1910.
Claimant names as Witnesses: Da.
vid Garnand of Durango, Colo: Andres
Martinez OF Durango, Colo; George
Campbell of Oxford Colo. and Pru.
dencio Trujillo of CASTELAR,. Colo.
G. II. CHARLTON, Register.
First publication Feb. "a. 1910.
Last publication Mar. 81. 1910,
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
pepartment eI the Interlor,

DtI'ai Nf'NNA u tilS ihANfiS'1
United States Lanl Office at Durango.
Colo, Feb. 4, 1910.
Notice Is hereby given that Philip
II. Craig Of Durango, Colo, who, on
March 20, 1907. made homestead ap
plication No. 1871 (serial No O1473).
for the NV. Il of NV. 4 of section
90. township 81 uorth, range 9 west,
n. NJ. p. NJ, has dled notice OF inten-
tion to make iinal commuiation proof
to establish claim 10 the land above
described. before the register and re
ceiver of the United States land office
at Durango. cob. en- The 18th day OF
March, 1910
Claimant names as Witnesses; Rob.
ert S. Steward, William r. Bowdloar,
Charles II. Hanly, and Plat c. Craig
all of Durango. Colo
G. H. CHARLTON, Register
First publication Feb. 10, 1910
Last publication Mar. H. 1910.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Twenty-four Democratic editors of
the state met with Chairman Ward of
the Democratic committee at BOULDER
Wednesday last to discuss state poll.
tics. 1t was given ont that with proper
campaign literature the state can be
retained in the Democratic column.
10 this end a committee was appoint
ed to look after the preparing of Dem
ocratie literature and for its publica.
ton in the state papers at so much
per line according to circulation. In
other words, the Democratic papers
VIII soon be publishing items regard.
Ing the wonderful state administration
at so much per line in order to fool
the voters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
NOTICE or APPLICATION FOR Z. s.
PATENT.
Mineral Survey No 1S973-Serial No. o.bi5
.nlteJ Stnte Land Ofiice. pnranso.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR T. =
Mineral survey 10. 70 IS iSS7s.serial No o2sis
United State Land Office. pnrahs"'
Colo. Mar. :. 1910
Sotice IS hereby given that IN pursu,
ance OF the Act Of Congress approved
Mag TO- 1872. Charles Il. Herr. whose
postofGce address is Durango COLO. nas ~
made application for q patent ior l'sl,sp .s,,,,
gold and silver the same being % y
& 4 deg. % min. W. and 1l13.b II. ).
s deg ~ min. T.. from discovery cur tnsre re
on: l2il2 linear feet on the Phoenix No.
Z lode. bearing gold and silver. the same
neiug Gla II. n. 10 deg. 81 min. w ana
7n.2 #. :, Is deg. 81 min; T. from ,as, nis,
ON the Phoenix No. , lode. bearing golu
Dnd silver the same being 80 II y. ~ ~
min L. from discovery tunnel thereon.
Win surface ground 29s1 IT. In width on
tie Phoenix lode 299-7 IT. in width on the
Phoenix No. lode and 2D.9 It. in width
being situated In Needle Mountain MIN
ing District. La Plata County, state OF
plat ana fields notes on file in the office OF
the Register of Durango Land DISTRICT
Colorado. as follows, W
:. NJ. NJ. 7srempest'' bears s. 43 deg: "a
min. u sec g. 5s0o.9 IT Thence N. s deg.
2 min l3s 30 e to so Cor :, n No; cor rSen?s Ns
Thence S 5 deg 20 min. Il. 1885 IT. to
Cor No Thence y 7G deg. "A min E.
ming Containing a3i7 acres.
PHOENIX NO. : LODE.
beginning at Cor. No. |. Whence; Z.
s. NJ NJ Tempest bears S. 81 deg. W
min 3e sec. +. i721.69 IT. Thence \. IS
deg. 81 min. w. 135i.2 TT. to Cor. No. p
Thence 5. 76 deg. IA min. W 800 II to
Cor No. Thence $ 1G deg. 81 min. u,
P5l2 It. to Cor. No. 4. Thence n. 20
deg u min. f. 500 IT. to Cor. No. /. the
place OF beginning Containing 9.2n5 acres.
PHOENIX NO. 5 LODE.
Beginning at Cor. No. |. Whence; u.
S Nj NJ "Tempest' bears S. G5 deg. As
min 20 sec L. 357S.1 TT Thence n. II
deg. - min w. 1860 IT. to Cor. No ?.
Thence s 7G deg. II min. w. 900 # to
Cor. No 9. Thence S, u deg % min II.
1900 IT, to Cor. No. I. Thence n. 16 deg.
a. min p 800 #. to Cor. No l. the place
Of beginning. Containing i0.32S acres.
said claims forming a portion of sus-
pended r rs y. r. : w. of the n. NJ.
T. NJ.
The names OF the adjoining claims as
shown by the plat of survey are sur.
Va l437g Republic lode Cor. No. 4 OF
which being Identical with Cor. No. J
'hueniX lode. and sur No, 1855. Grand
Prize No. / lode. Cor. No ; of which
btlng $ 10 deg. u min. w. 81 IT. from
Cor No I Phoenix No. lode.
g. II. CHARLTON. Register.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
ESTRAY ADVERTISEMENT.

Notice is hereby given to whom it
may concern that the following de-
scrihed estray animal was taken up
near Kline. La Plata county, Colo.
on or about Feb. IA, 1910. to-wit: one
gray mare about years old, weight
about SOC lbs, broke to saddle. brand,
left shoulder Said animated
being unknown to this board, iinless
claimed by owner on or before Mar
IA, 1910, said estray VIII be sold by
this board for the btnefit of the owner
when found.
STATE BOARD OF STOCK INSPEC-
TION COMMISSIONERS,
Denver. Colo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

The Goulds and the Southern Pa.
~lic interests are reported as ready to
engage in most determined construc.
tion race from New Mexico points
towards Durango, contending for a
right of way north from Pennington
TO the San Juan metropolis and for a
monopoly on the coal output in that
vicinity. Word has reached Denver
that the Southern Pacific has com.
pleted all its surveys north from Gal.
lup and that 1t Is ready TO begin build.
ing toward Pennington in the near f,,.
ture. This project has been under
way for some time and rights of way
and terminals have been secured all
along The proposed line. In addition
10 this comes the report that the
Goulds have purchased control of the
New Mexico Central which they will
extend from Albuquerque to Roswell
and from there TO Durango. II is said
The Goulds are planning a line from
the gulf to the Pacific coast. and that
they will connect the Texas Pacific
with the New Mexico Central from
Roswell. Then from Durango they are
to use the Rio Grande 10 Grand June.
tion and connect with the main line
&c Salt Lake, where the Western Pa
cific will form the connection to the
coast. If this plan is carried out 1t
would look as though Montrose would
be on a north and south line as the
use of the Rio Grande from Durango To
Grand Junction would mean the com.
ing via Montrose.-AIontrose Enter.
prise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING.

The regular annual meeting Of the
stockholders of the Pine Ridge Ditch
company viii be held at the office Of
the Porter Fuel company, the same
being at No. 206 to 20S Century build
ing, in the city of Durango, county of
La Plata and state of Colorado. on Sat
urday, the 18th day of March, A. ID.
1910, at the hour Of two (2) O'Clock
p m. for the purpose of election of
officers, levylng an assessment on the
shares of stock of said company, and
for such other business that may come
before said meeting.
w. l. CLIFFORD. President.
w G. WEAVER, Secretary
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
NOTICE FOE PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior,

department OF the interior,
United States Land Office al Durango
Colo, Feb. 4. 1910
Notice is hereby given that Erfe
=. Hcliou of Peidleton, n. NJ, who.
on Apri' IL. 1905. made desert land
application No. 3fS (serial No. OlG95)
for the Sc. 4 NV. y and the NE.
4 S.W. z OF section %. township 80
north, range ~ west. n. NJ p. Nj,
has filed notice OF intention TO make
dDal desert land proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, be.
fore the register aud receiver of the
United States lani office at Durango.
Colo. on the 21st day of March, 1910
Claimant names as WITNESSES:
Joshua Henderson Of Red Mesa. Colo. :;
Henry Campbell Of Red Mesa. Colo. ;
Charlie Freeman Of Red Mesa, Colo,
and Alonzo NJ. Helton of La Plata.
N. NJ.
C. II. CHARLTON, Register.
First publication Fob. 10, 1910.
Last publication Mar. II. 1910.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
Dated at Durango, Colo, Feb s. 1910.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
w. C. WEAVER, Secretary

Department Of the Interior,
United States Land Office at Durango
Colo, Feb 10. 1910,
Notice is hereby given that Mary j.
Sholes. assignee of Epbram NJ. Bleak
of Breen, Colo, who, on April II, 1906,
made desert land application No. 1854
(serial No. 0l699), for lot one of sec
ton 10, township "a north, range II
west. n. NJ. p NJ. has filed notice of
intention TO make final desert land
proof, TO establish claim to the land
above described, before the register
and receiver of the United States land
office at Durango, Colo. on the 5th
day of April, 1910
Claimant names as witnesses: Bert
Hanna, John Hanna, Dallas Branch,
and Grover c. Hughes, all of Breen,
Colo.
G. H. CHARLTON, Register
First publication Feb. "a, 1910.
Last publication Mar 81, 1910.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior,
United States Land Office at Durango

Department Of the Interior,
United States Land Office at Durango,
Colo. Mar, 7. 1910.
Notice is hereby given that James
f. Conway of Griffith. La Plata county.
Colorado, who. on April s. 1905. made
homestead application No. 3ll5 tserial
No. 0llS9). for lots /, 2 and OF sec
lion III. township "a north, range .
west. n NJ p NJ. has filed notice Of
intention 10 make final fiye-year proof,
to establish claim 10 the land above
described. before thc register and re
oeiver of the United States land office
at Durango. Colo. on the 18Th day Of
April. 1910.
Claimant names as witnesses: Ben
r. Griffith, William Il. Tyner. Michael
Campion. and John r. Mamma. all of
Durango. Colo.
G. H. CHARLTON, Register.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
EsrRAY ApvERTIsEMENT.

Notice is hereby given to whom 1t
may concern that the following de-
scribed estray animal was taken up
near Aztec. in La Plata county, Colo,
or or abour Feb 26, 1910 to-wit: One
blue or mouse colored mare. white
stripe in forehead, black stripe along
back, about years old, weight about
1850 lbs, branded 1T left thigh.
Said animal being unknown 10 this
board, unless claimed by owner on
OF before Mar. &c. 1910 said estray
will be sold by this board FOR the bene-
fit of the owner when found
STATE BOARD OF STOCK INSPEC
TlON COMMISSIONERS,
Denver. Colo.