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Rucker, “House of Representatives, Washington, D. C.” “The citizens and farmers of Longmont and vicinity are greatly dissatisfied with the testimony given by Bodkin before the sugar investigating committee. This community should be represented before the committee by a farmer and beet grower of standing, to show the true conditions existing here. Can you not arrange with said committee to call such witnesses. “LONGMONT COMMERCIAL ASSN.” “By Clifford Davis, Secretary.” Western Press. PEKIN, Jan. 1.—An army of four thousand revolutionary troops is attacking the city of Hankow. An imperialist army, estimated to number thirty thousand men, occupies the city. A fierce fight is now in progress. According to reports current in government circles, the leaders of the imperialists are delighted at the outbreak of hostilities, as this will give them an opportunity of avoiding the result of the national convention agreed to by edict of the imperial court and by representative parties to the peace conferences at Shanghai. By the terms of the agreement, delegates from all the provinces of China are to meet to decide the future form of government for China and the imperialists are of the opinion that the national convention is likely to culminate in victory for the republican party. Hankow was the scene of severe fighting between two armed on several occasions before the recent armistice was decided upon. Western Press. PITTSBURGH, Pa., Jan. 1.—With the beginning of 1912 fully one hundred thousand workmen will find employment in the iron and steel industries of the country. Every plant in operation will largely increase its complement of workmen and scores of mills and furnaces that have been idle will resume operation. Among the plants in this vicinity that will go into operation today are the following: The Carnegie Steel company will start its Edgar Thompson mill for a long run, the American Steel and Wire company will put its plant in full operation, Brown and Company have ordered their puddling and rolling mill to go on full time, the National Tube company has been working its Shelby plant at Ellwood City, Pa., on part time and it has ordered it to be operated to full capacity, the The same company has ordered the Skelp mills at Loraine, O., to start today and its Shape mills by Wednesday, the latter affording employment to over a thousand men. Western Press. LONDON, Jan. 1.—Leaders of the great Anglo-Jewish community in Great Britain have lost no time in profiting by the determined action of the United States government in emphasizing its protests against Russia's treatment of American-Jewish travelers. In order to obtain from Russia the same treatment for the Jew traveling in Russia with an English passport as that demanded by the American government for both Jews and gentiles. The Jewish board of deputies is a society similar to the Alliance of Israel, of Paris, and has for its object the protection of Jews in foreign countries and to further interests of English Jews at home. Western Press. MEMPHIS, Jan. 1.—William Hardesty is said to have been killed and his body burned and Charles Young and James Molloy, river men, were seriously wounded by a mob of fifteen negroes headed by Bob Sanders and John Sharp of Lambethville, Ark., on Centennial Island, in the Mississippi river, on Christmas day, according to Young, who with Molloy, had been secreted in a boat in Wolf river near Memphis, since Wednesday. The tragedy has been known to river men since Monday, it is said, but fear kept their mouths sealed as the wounded men are said to have been compelled to flee for their lives after their cabin on the island had been set afire, with the body of their comrade in it. Young declares Sanders and his lieutenants accused them of selling whisky to their customers. Western Press. NEW YORK, Jan. 1.—J. P. Morgan surprised everybody but his family and business partners today by sailing on the Olympic, bound for Joypt and a winter cruise on the Nile on his own yacht. When Mr. Morgan reached the liner he made for a certain suite and found occupied. “Hey,” he called, “where’s my state room? Where am I going to live on this ship.” He was conducted to another suite, where he found his party. “I am going to Egypt and up the Nile,” he said. Got my own boat over there, you know. Haven’t any idea how long I'll be gone. No, not a word about business. Western Press. NEW YORK, Jan. 1.—The police have been unable today, despite an energetic investigation, to learn the cause of a revolver battle between fifteen or twenty Italian “gun men” in Thomas Jefferson Park about midnight, during which fight two men were killed and a third mortally injured and, it is believed, several others were wounded. The park, running from One Hundred and Tenth street to One Hundred and Fourteenth street, and from First avenue to the river, is a favorite rendezvous for black hand conspirators and vendetta champions. It is bare of trees, and when revolvers began to pop, there was little or no shelter for the targets. Western Press. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 1.— Winter weather will be general during the greater part of the coming week, according to a bulletin issued by the weather bureau. Stormy weather is also predicted over the north Atlantic steamship routes, the Critish Isles and northwestern Europe. “A marked change to colder weather will overspread all that region east of the Mississippi river within the next thirty-six to forty-eight hours,” continues the bulletin, “with a line of freezing.” Temperature extending southward to the gulf and south Atlantic coast, and northern Florida. Unseasonably cold weather will continue the next several days in the middle west and southwest and the Rocky Mountain region. Western Press. NEW YORK, Jan. 1.—"Forlorn the man who can't crack a joke, and more miserable is he who cannot laugh at one." Thus spoke Chauncey M. Depew, who has laughed his way through the world, in speaking today of men who take themselves too seriously. The former senator was prompted by his criticism of the laughless individual by the act of two St. Louis millionaires who, so as to devote more time to making more money, have resigned from their clubs. The two men, according to news dispatches, considered that club life interfered with their business of manufacturing shoes. PASSING OF ANOTHER PIONEER. At a late hour Friday evening the Honorable W. J. Blatchford passed away in Cortez. For many weeks he has been very ill and his friends realized his span of life was short. Since early manhood he has been afflicted with spinal meningitis but not until the past years has his physical conditions greatly interfered with his activities. Mr. Blatchford has been numbered with the most progressive citizens of Montezuma county, one who has had a prominent part in the substantial upbuilding of this section. Three years ago he ably represented his county in the state legislature. The Blatchford home has been the scene of great happiness and great sorrow. Three fine boys were born, only to be taken away by the grim reaper before they reached man's estate. But the keen sorrow that visited there was never allowed to saddened other lives. From their hearth, sincere hospitality and good cheer has always emulated. For years their table has been laid with an extra plate for the chance guest, and a hearty welcome was always accorded him if he came. Yesterday in Mancos, where the funeral was held, a great number of people assembled to pay their tribute of respect to the departed. Nearly every person in the large congregation viewed his death as a personal loss. His wife, who survives him, has shown the most touching devotion during his prolonged illness. Through life, she has been an ideal helpmeet. Now it is her portion to face the rest of life’s journey alone. May the Great Comforter make light her burden. DOUBLY PROVEN. Durango Readers Can No Longer Doubt the Evidence. This Durango citizen testified long ago. Told of quick relief—of lasting benefit. The facts are now confirmed. Such testimony is complete—the evidence conclusive. It forms convincing proof of merit. Mrs. M. E. Dobbs, 2045 Main avenue, Durango, Colo., says: “My back was so painful that I could scarcely get around and I was annoyed almost constantly by a dull ache through my limbs. Now and then this changed to sharp twinges which extended into my right shoulder. Last night I suffered the most and was robbed of my rest.” I was in this condition for three or four years and I know it was due to disordered kidneys, as the kidney secretions were unnatural. When I read about Doan’s Kidney Pills, I was induced to get a supply at G. E. Tifany's drug store and begin using them. They entirely removed the pains in my back and the other kidney difficulty became a thing of the past. (Statement given January, 1907.) Always Effective Mrs. Dobbs confirmed the above testimonial on May 22, 1907, by saying: “During the years that have passed since I publicly recommended Doan’s Kidney Pills, I have taken them off and on and they have always brought prompt relief." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y., sole agents for the United States. Remember the name—Doan’s—and take no other. Unknown Man Found Dead in Tenth St. Shack Tuesday At about 2 o’clock this afternoon a man living in the vicinity found the dead body of a man lying on a couch in a small cabin at the west end of Tenth street. The coroner was summoned and the body taken to the undertaking parlors of Hood & Ames. From a letter found in the pocket of the coat worn by the deceased it is thought that his name was Robert Hackwood and that he came here from Silverton about a year ago. The man was living alone in the little cabin and, apparently, had been dead for some days. Before the body, which was frozen stiff, was discovered. ~ The body was found reclining on the couch, fully dressed, and it is a strange thing that the features are composed and the eyes are closed, in dicating that the rest of perfect sleep ‘had come to him before the Grim Monster claimed him for his own. In the pockets of the deceased’s clothing were found a pocketbook containing two Lincoln cents, a couple of self-fastening buttons and a pool check issued by the EI Moro saloon, of Durango, also a steel tape line of small size and a letter, dated in the year 1908, which is as follows: “Ourag, Colo., May 5, 1908. Mr. Robert Hackwood, “Silverton, Colo. “Dear Sir: In regard to the Con. tinental smeltér affair will say that no settlement has been made but may comfort you that you may be called upon in the very near future for an assessment of about 10 per cent I bid in the property yesterday at the sale for SI,OOO and if this bid stands I will be obliged to make this assessment and if I get the property once I will KiILL™MECOUGH AND CURE TS LUNGS wiDR.KING'S lIEVIDI RO P 0| AND ALL THROAT AND LUNG TROUB! An Endless Chain of Sickness. There are upwards of one miliion deaths each year in 5:: United States, In 90¢ of cases the people who die are less than sixty-five years old. Thopm-lls that arc due to disense can be esca l]ust. in pro portion as the ennditlons and habits that pring on disease become more widely understood. Then too a chronic disease which may baflle the skill of the general practitioner may Fét be p«rm.n:stly cured gf the Physician wlvl;g has made one line of dis 2ase a specialty. It was, indeed, as absurd for the Professor in a medical college presuming to lecture on all subjects as for the one Physician to presume to understand the nature and cure of every disease. That is why Dr. R.V. Pierce established the Invalids' Hotel and Burial Institute many years ago—with a full staff of Physicians and Surgeons—who though educated to practice in all departments of medicine are here until to a special department only—to which each member devotes his entire time, study and attention. The sick who have been treated at Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N.Y., have much to say in regard to this wonderfully equipped Sanitarium, where all electrical apparatus, as well as electric water baths, Turkish baths, static electric machines, high-frequency current, and other most modern and up-to-date apparatus are used for the cure of chronic diseases. The treatment of chronic diseases that are peculiar to women have for many years been a factor in the cures affected of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute. The physicians and surgeons employed are among the most experienced and skilled in the country, men who have made these diseases their life study, and whose highest position is to excel in their treatment. How well they have succeeded may be judged from the fact that their practice embraces cases from all over the United States and Territories of the Union as well as from foreign lands. Many thousands are annually treated, either through correspondence or at Dr. Pierce's Institution. It is an old adage that, "experience makes perfect," and the skilled specialists in this field of practice cure thousands of cases which have been abandoned as incurable by general practitioners. One of the most wonderful electric appliances is the Xeray used at the Institute which may be used both in the treatment of various diseases and in the diagnosis of many obscure conditions. With its aid, the Interior of the human body is no longer the sealed book it has been heretofore, abnormal states of the bones, gallstones, stone in the blood or in the kidneys, are shown plainly by what are known as X’uy photostaphs. Internal tumors, and the enlargement of the deep-seated organs, are also discovered by this means and in the diagnosis of tube venlosis of the lungs this agent has proven most valuable with, when applied to some of the less fatal chronic dilinents of germ origin it has proven very effective as a curative agent. Another interesting proceeding is the violet-ray treatment produced by concentrating the violet or chemical rays from an arc light with a specially pure sulfur in any portion of the body that may be the seat of pain. Sufferers from neuralgia, sciatica, rheumatism, strains, sprains, also from those obscure exhausting pains (the origin of which cannot at times be accurately determined) frequently find immediate relief from a single treatment and usually with a little persistence in the use of this aid, comfortable health or perfect recovery is obtained. The incandescent light bath, consisting of a cabinet in which the patient is bathed in the combined rays of many electric light globes, has produced results in diabetes, sciatica, rheumatism, obesity, asthma, and some forms of kidney and heart trouble. It has also proven valuable in chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma and various skin diseases. As a general hygienic measure, its efficiency can scarcely be overestimated. Hundreds are brought to this institution from far distant states and they are home in a few weeks well and strong. Quite as marvelous are the thousands of cures annually accomplished through correspondence, while the patient remains quietly at home. Others consult in person, and after being examined are provided with especially prepared medicines and return home to carry out the treatment. Everyone who consults The specialists, whether by letter or in person, receive the most careful and considerate attention. Grout care is exercised not to over encourage those who consult the specialists of this institution, they may no further hopes may be fulfilled. Consultation by letter or in person is absolutely free—no charge whatever—so that the public when afflicted are invited to write Dr. Pierce at the Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N.Y. Then be able to talk business to the new concern who are going to put up another smelter this summer. “Respectfully yours,” “Edward Arpe.” The deceased was a man of some where near 60 years of age and is said to have been suffering for some time from what is called miner’s consumption. He, as appears by the surroundings, had laid down on the couch and passed away, the fire in the little shack had gone out and the remains had frozen solidly. In the cabin was found a meager supply of food, the body was warmly dressed and the bed was well equipped with warm coverings. “Shorty” Smith knew the old man in a casual way and he had told Mr. Smith, one day last week, that he was feeling very badly and was going home and, this afternoon Mr. Smith, remembering the old man’s remark and reflecting that he had not seen him for several days, went down to the cabin and found the corpse. The Herald at once called up Silverton parties but up to the time of going to press nothing could be learned of the affairs of the deceased. MIDDLE BRIDGE NOTES. Tony Wilmer and son Joe were looking after their cattle in the Danels pasture Tuesday. John Moss, Joe Childers and James McKinney drove to Ignacio Tuesday. Joe Sullivan Dbutchered a young beef Wednesday. Several Middle Bridge people enjoyed the Christmas tree and program at the Presbyterian church in Bayfield Saturday evening. Treats were reserved for several of the children who were not present. James McKinney bought a wagon from Joe Sullivan last week. Rosa Sullivan attended the Gibbs-Martin wedding reception Thursday evening and reports an enjoyable time. May their happiness continue all through life. ALL IN READINESS FOR LINCOLN DAY BANQUET Senator Albert Beveredge of Indiana will be the principal speaker at the Lincoln day banquet, which will be held in Denver on the night of Feb. 12 next, and which will be the occasion of the opening of next year's campaign. The banquet will not be an invitational affair but will be open to every Republican, man or woman, who cares to attend. Committees for the final preparation for the banquet have been appointed and the work of making it the greatest affair in the history of the Republican party in Colorado has already begun. The special committee appointed by Chairman McDonald which represents every belief in the party, held its first meeting Thursday night with a full attendance and decided to hold a banquet at which women will be given equal representation with the men, and which will cost $3 per plate. Chairman McDonald was authorized to appoint committees to have charge of arranging the program, and those committees have been announced as follows: Committee on speakers—Harry Kelly, chairman; Hubert Work, J. S. Temple, Samuel Nicholson, John B. Stephenson. Banquet committee—E. H. McClenahan, chairman; Wm. P. Slocum. C. Burns, Ben Griffith, and J. Foster Symes. Music and printing committee—Willis Elliot, chairman; George Carlson, Wm. Story jr., Governor H A. Buchtel and Wm. Gobin. Committee on decoration—Mrs. Thalia Rhoads, Mrs. Helen M. Wixon, Mrs. Edward P. Costigan, Mrs. Gail Laughlin, and Mrs. E. C. Goddard. The general committee selected Chairman McDonald as the chairman for the general committee. The general committee will be the committee on reception. Thus, the reception committee will be composed of the twenty-four members of the general committee and Chairman McDonald. The Thursday night meeting was one of perfect harmony. Taft, La-Follette, and Roosevelt Republicans met on an equal basis and, forgetting all differences and desires for candidates and platform principles, went to work with a will to arrange a Lincoln day program that will please all Republicans. The Union Republican club had arranged with Senator Beveredge to address a banquet which they were preparing but they volunteered to abandon their banquet and allow Senator Beveredge to address the general Republican banquet. This was satisfactory to all in attendance and it was agreed to have the Indiana senator as the principal speaker. "I see no reason," said Chairman McDonald, "why there should be the slightest difference among Republicans over any question that cannot be adjusted through friendly rivalry at the primaries. Thursday night's meeting showed that they were all willing to get together on a friendly basis and to come more than half way. In the appointment of the various committees, I have tried and believe I have recognized all beliefs. If there is anyone who is not satisfied, if he or she will call my attention to any faction or belief that is overlooked, I will rectify the mistake." LITERARY AT - MAY TOOT AUTO HORN ONLY TO WARN OF DANGER Charles Thaddeus Terry, general counsel for the American Automobile association and probably the highest authority on automobile legislation in the United States, makes the following statement concerning the new automobile ordinance just passed by the council of Chicago. "To my mind, the new Chicago ordinance is a long step in advance of similar legislation that has gone before. The unique and most important part of it is the action taken regarding the use of horns. "For the first time in my knowledge, a successful effort has been made to define a suitable signal and to prescribe the proper use of such a signal. "Practically every automobile law in this country calls for a'suitable' or 'adequate.' Signing warning signal. But it remained for Chicago to give a definite interpretation of these two very ambiguous words. “The new ordinance there requires that automobiles be equipped with a signal which shall produce an ‘abrupt’ note, ‘sufficient!’ loud to adequately warn.’ It further provides that such a signal must not be used ‘except as a warning of danger. In both respects it is unprecedented.’ “I believe that the passage of this ordinance in Chicago and in other cities which are adopting similar ordinances, will do much toward solving the question of unnecessary noise which is so generally being agitated. The unnecessary use of automobile irrigating farms in Australia wants 100 farmers who understand irrigation, to settle on the finest and most productive irrigated land in the world. So you may teach others this most progressive government offers you an opportunity unequalled anywhere. Only a small payment is required, and 6 percent annually on balance for 30 years, (without further interest) will pay entire balance. They will at any time advance you 60 percent on all improvements or payments made, on a 15 year loan at 6 percent. Climate and products are like those of California. No frosts, no extreme heat, good roads, splendid markets, good society, free schools. Your investment not only safe, but sure to increase in value very rapidly. Many other advantages. Write for full particulars and interesting literature to MILLER & WILLIAMS, 17238 Welton St., Denver, Colo., Immigration Agents for state of Victoria. Horns is doubtless responsible for a large part of this noise; and to prove... This is the only way to stop it. “Under this ordinance, the man who makes the night hideous by the frequent sounding of his horn without cause; the man who toots simply to ‘see ’em jump;’ or the man who blows continuously and often simply tells the neighborhood that he is passing all of these disturbers of the public peace are made guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable therefor. “And this is done without interfering in any way with the automobile horn in its true function—as a safety device. In fact, the Chicago ordinance is explicit in demanding a signal whose note is most conducive to the safety of the streets. This part of the ordinance was made only after most careful tests and long investigation to determine the relative efficiency of the several kinds of warning devices. “I believe the time is not far distant when similar laws will be enacted everywhere; and the motorist as well as the public will be distinctly benefited thereby.” IS KILLED BY FATHER AS CHILD SHIELDS MOTHER Western Press, NEW YORK, Jan. 2.—Her arms clasped about her mother, who she was trying to protect from her stepfather, Bertha Rainan, aged 14, was shot and killed in front of her home in Glendale. George Bense, the child’s step-father, was arrested on a charge of homicide, and according to the police, had admitted killing the child. MAN WITH BROKEN NECK WILL BE A WELL MAN Western Press. NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y., Jan. 2.— The happiest young man in New Rochelle on New Year's day was Walter Miller, who has been living with a broken neck since July 3, 1911, and who has been assured that he has every prospect of being able to walk with the aid of a crutch some day. Governor Judson Harmon will visit the Pacific coast this month. RESTORATION TO ENTRY OF LANDS IN NATIONAL FOREST.— Notice is hereby given that the lands described below, embracing 160 acres, within the San Juan National Forest, Colorado, will be subject to settlement and entry under the provisions of the homestead laws of the United States and the act of June 11, 1906 (34 Stat., 233), at the United States land office at Durango, Colo., on April 3, 1912. Any settler who was actually and in good faith claiming any of said lands for agricultural purposes prior to Jan. 1, 1906, and has not abandoned same, has a preference right to make a homestead entry for the lands actually occupied. Said lands were listed upon the applications of the persons mentioned below, who have a preference right subject to the prior right of any such settler, provided such settler or applicant is qualified to make homestead entry and the preference right is exercised prior to April 3, 1912, on which date the lands will be subject to settlement and entry by any qualified person. The lands are as follows: The S.W. 1-4 of S.E. 14, Sec. 6, the N.E. 1-4 of NW, 1-4, the W. 1-2 of N.E. 1-4, Sec. 7, T. 34 N., R. 6 W., N.M. P.M., application of Willard Wyett, of Durango, Colorado; List 2-1164. S.V. PROUDFIT, Assistant Commissioner of the General Land Office. Approved December 19, 1911, CARMICHAEL THOMPSON, Acting Secretary of the Interior. First publication Jan. 4, 1912, Last publication Jan. 25, 1912. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, United States Land Office at Durango, Colo., Dec. 28, 1911. Notice is hereby given that John M. Crawford of Content, Colo., who on Jan. 28, 1908, made desert land application No. 546 (serial No. 01769) for the N. 1-2 N.E. 1-4 and S.W. 1-4 N.E. 1-4 for section 7, township 84 north, range 11 west, N.M. P.M., has filed notice of In the intention to make final 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 9th day of February, 1912. Claimant names as witnesses: Clarence N. Carrier, Frances M. Hamblet, and Allen H. Crawford of Content, Colo., and William G. Hunt of Hesperus, Colo. G. H. CHARLTON, Register. First publication Jan. 4, 1912, Last publication Feb. 8, 1912, Do not allow your kidney and bladder trouble to develop beyond the reach of medicine. Take Foley Kidney Pills. They give quick results and stop irregularities with surprising promptness. For sale by all druggists. DITCH NOTICE. The regular annual meeting of stockholders in the Florida Farmers’ Ditch company will be held in Durango, Colo., on Saturday, the 13th day of January, 1912, at 1 o’clock p.m., for the purpose of electing five directors, and authorizing an assessment on the capital stock for ditch maintenance for the ensuing year and any other matters which may properly come before the meeting. (Signed) J. A. SOWERS, President- A. E. REECE, Secretary. Dated Durango, Colo., Dec. 39, 1911, First publication Jan. 1, 1911, Last publication Jan. 11, 1911. Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound in a reliable family medicine. Give it to your children, and take it yourself when you feel a cold coming on. It checks and cures coughs and colds and cures pneumonia. For sale by all druggists. Gov. Potter Begins Fourth Term. PROVIDENCE, R. I., Jan. 2.—Aram J. Pothier, one of the youngest governors in the United States and the only French-Canadian ever elected to the office of chief executive of any of the states, entered upon his fourth term as governor of Rhode Island to NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. State of Colorado, County of La Plata: ss. In the County Court. John Kellenberger, Plaintiff, against H. E. Herr, Defendant. By virtue of a writ of execution, or fi. fa. issued out of the county court of La Plata county, state of Colorado, on the 22nd day of December, A. D. 1911, to me as sheriff directed, in favor of John Kellenberg, plaintiff, against H. E. Herr, defendant, whereby I am commanded to make the sum of forty-eight and 160-100 dollars ($48.60) damages, and the further sum of nine dollars ($9) costs, and interest upon said first mentioned sum at the rate of eight percent per annum from December 22nd, 1911, I have levied upon and taken in execution the following described personal property and all the right, title and interest of the said defendant I. E. Herr in and to said personal property, to-wit: Six hundred (600) shares of the capital stock of the Little Giant Mining company, a corporation, said stock standing in the name of the said H. E. Herr, defendant, on the books of said corporation, and belonging to the said H. E. Herr, and the levy having been made by me in the manner provided by law, which I shall offer for sale at public auction on Tuesday the 9th day of January, A. D. 1912, at the hour of 10 o’clock in the forenoon of said day, at the front door of the county court house in the city of Durango, county of La Plata, state of Colorado, to the highest and best bidder for cash. TIM J. McCLURE, JR., Sheriff, By JACK COUCH, Deputy. First publication, December 28—11. Last publication, January 4,—12. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Coal Land Office at Durango, Colorado, December 21, 1911. Notice is hereby given that Giles T. Vandegrift of Durango, Colorado, who, on January 2nd, 1908, made desert land application No. 531, serial No. 0776, for the SE 1-4 SE 1-4 of Sec. 33, Tp. 83, N. R. 6 W. and the NE 1-4 NE 1-4 of Section 4, Township 82 North, Range 6 West, N. M. P. Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final four year proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before the register and receiver of the U. S. Land Office, at Durango, Colorado, on the 2nd day of February, 1912. Claimant names at witnesses: John E. Tiffany, of Durango, Colorado; William Woodard, of Tiffany, Colorado; John C. Woodard, of Tiffany, Colorado; Hector Hetherington, of Tiffany, Colorado. G. H. CHARLTON, Register. First publication Dec. 28—11. Last publication Feb. 1—12. NOTICE OF SALE OF WATER STOCK. Notice is hereby given, That the undersigned will, on the 17th day of January, A. D. 1912, at the hour of ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the front door of the courthouse in Durango, expose and offer for sale one (1) certificate of stock in the Fine River Canal company, numbered 87, calling for forty (40) shares; a certificate numbered 88, in said company, calling for eighty (80) shares, and certificate numbered 89, in said company, calling for one hundred sixty (160) shares, standing upon the books of said company in the name of Blair Burwell; said stock will be sold to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the time and place aforesaid, to satisfy the assessments against said stock, amounting to Two hundred twenty-one dollars and ninety cents ($221.90) and interest thereon amounting to Eighteen dollars and thirty-three cents ($18.33), together with costs and charges of said sale. By order of the board of directors of the Pine River Canal company. F. MENTZEL, Secretary. First Pub. Dec. 14—11, Last Pub. Jan. 412, NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. U. S. Land Office at Durango, Colo., December 7, 1911. Notice is hereby given that Eugenio A. Hutchison, of Ignacio, Colo., who, on December 9, 1908, made homestead application serial, No. 0773, for the SE 1-4 NE 1-4 and W 1-2 SE 1-4 of section 27 Township 83 north, range 7 west. N. M. P. Meridan, has filed notice of intention to make final commutation proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before the register and receiver of the U. S. land office, at Durango, Colo., on the 19th day of January, 1912. Claimant names as witnesses: Joseph A. Coppinger, of Durango, Colorado; Ramos C. Salabar, of Ignacio, Colorado; Charles F. Werner, of Ignacio, Colorado; Alex F. Hutehinson, of Ignacio, Colorado; G. H. CHARLTON, W. M. Publication. 