The Delta independent., 1886-12-28

Ques. 2-What is your present occu-
patton, and where and by whom have
you been employed since the date of
claimants alleged settlement on said
tract?
Ques. 3.-Are you related to claim
ant or in any way interested in this
claim. or are you connected with him
in business of any kind?
Ques. 4.-How far from the resi-
dence OF claimant, on said tract, do
you reside, and how long have you
lived there?
CUES. 5.--Give the names and resi-
dences of two or more persons living
nearer to the claimant of this tract
than yourself. If none are nearer than
you. givo the names Of two or more
next nearest, and state the land on
which they reside.
Ques. 6.-HOw long have you known
the claimant, for whom you appear as
a witness. where has he been living
since you first knew him up to the
present time. and is he the identical
person he represents himself to bep
Ques 7.-Are you we'll acquainted
with the land embraced in this claim
Give correct description thereof; also
state the extent of your knowledge,
and how you know what you affirm.
Ques.s.-How often have you been
on this tract of land since claimants
alleged settlement thereon, at what
time or times, and when did you last
see him OH the land?
Ques. 9.-Is said tract within the
limits Of All incorporated town or &C.
lected site of city or town. or nsed in
| any way for trade or business?
Ques. 1o.-State specifically the char
acter OF this land-whether it is tim
ber. prairie. grazing, farming, coal, or
mineral land.
Ques. 1l.-Are there any Indications
of coal, minerals, or salines on tllis
landp
Ques. 12.-Is it within any stock
range or fence or other inclosure? II
so. give the names of the parties own.
ing or in any manner controlling such
inciosure or range.
,Ques. 13.-If the land is timber land.
state whether the timber. or any por-
tion thereof, and what portion, if any /.
has been cutor removed. and by whom ::
Ques. l4.-What is this land used
for. and who Qf any; 0na) besides the
claimant is in any lnanner interested in :
or uses or controls the land or claims
tue timber thereon?
Cues. 15.-What has been claimants
occupation since you first knew him,
and where has lie been employed. and
Gy whom?
Ques. 16.-Has he had any other liv-
ing or boarding place than on this laud
during tile existence OF his present
claimp IL 80, state where lie has been
living or stopping.
Ques. H. Does claimants family re-
side on said land? When did they
move thereon How long have they
lived there. and do they still reside
thereon? If not. where do they reside?
Ques. 1s.--Has claimants family
been absent from said land since NOV.
ing thereon? If SO, state how often.
how long each time, and the cause Of
| said absence or absences.
Ques. 10.-State in full and in de-
tail all the facts within your knowl-
| edge as to claimants actual residence
| upon this claim; when and how often
you have seen him upon the lpnd: what
were the evidences that he actually
lived on the tract; how long he has
| lived there, and whether be lives there
now.
Ques. 20.-If claimant has been alb
sent from said land since his alleged
settlement, state fully how often when,
how long each time. and for what pur-
pose.
Ques. 21.-State in detail the char
acter Of the improvements; what they
consist Of, and when they were made:
ment. fully describing the same; also
whether they were made by the claim
ant or by some other person.
Quss. 22.-Give tile size, construc-
tion, and material of claimants house
OIL said tract, and also state whether
the same is habitable during all sea-
sons of the yes.r,
Ques. 23.-Wl,at is this land worth.
and was it ever offered for sale?
Ques. 24.-When did claimant COM
mence living upon this land?
Ques. 25.-IIow much of said land
has been broken. how muci, plowed
since being broken. and how much put
into crop each season? State kind Of
crops raised. their value. and num ber
Of seasons crops were raised.
Ques. 2G.-Is said land in crops this
season. Or has 1t been prepared for
cropping the coming season?
Ques. 27.-Do you believe that claim