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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
Fort Custer Abnndone.,

Washington, Nov. 12.-Brig. Gen.
Wade, commanding the department of
Dakota, notified the war department
Thursday of the abandonment of Fort
Custer, Mont, IN accordance with or
ders from Washington. .u .......
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
Secretary wilson Honor,,e,,.

Des Moines, H., Nov. 12.-The Iowa
agricultural college at its annual com
nencement has conferred on James
Wilson. secretary of agriculture in the
Mckinley cabinet, the degree of master
of agriculture.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16

CRIMINAL JUDGE ANDERSON, of Nash
vile, Tenn. has decided the antitrust
law of Tennessee unconstitutional be-
cause it exempted farmers and stock
breeders. He had already indicted the
ice dealers. druggists and millers under
the law
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
Hope for Durrant.

San Francisco, Nov. 12.-William
Henry TIL eodore Durrant will not be
hanged at San Quentin to-day after all,
the supreme court of this state having
granted him another respite at the
eleventh hour. rIxSs.+ ~ -, 49,,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
May BE PardOnel.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 10.-Chief Is
parhecher has granted a second ter,
days respite to John Watka, the Creek
Indian, convicted OF. killing Jonas Deer,
and who was to have been shot at Eu-
fala Court House, |. T., Tuesday after
noon. Watlla's execution is now fixed
for November 10, but the belief is thai
lie will be Dardoned.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
WhippedSby Brutcs,

lakewood, o., Nov. 12.-Edith and Nav
Roberts, sisters, aged respectively 10
and II years, were terribly whipped and
starredi and featl1ered by white cans.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
Mother Mckinley an Heires.-

Warren, O., Nov. 10.-The Campbell
family, including John and Alexander
Campbell, of Warren, Mrs. Mckinley.
mother of President Mckinley, and
others have notice of a fortune left them
in Scotland by an ancestor; The estate
is large and steps will be taken to So
c,lrc If
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16

AT Luchovv, in Germany, 1919 fathers
have been fined one mark apiece for al
lowing their children under ten years
of age to dance at the harvest festival
OF village near by. The village
pastor objected to the dancing and re-
ported the case to the police. 1t was
discovered, however, that his children
had danced, too. and he was find with
fl,a roef
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
Has 2.O17 StuIent..

New York, Nov. lO.-Columbia uniycr.
sity, over which Seth Low presides, is
growing fast. There are now 2,Ol7 stu
dents enrolled in the various depart
ments, 247 more than in 1896. ~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
Result of n Quarre,.

Philadelphia, Nov. 1o.-Charles Gil
barts shot and fatally wounded his "a
ther-in-law, Frederick Fritz, ST.. nlnnd
his son, Frederick Fritz, Jr., and then,
shot himself. n quarrel was the canse
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16

Springfield, Ill.,, Nov. 11.-Gov. Tan
ner has issued the annual Thanksgiving
proclamation. It names Thursday, No
vember Is, in accordance with Presi-
dent McKinley's proclamation. ,.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
The. Corn Yield.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE November
report of the department of agricul-
ture gives 2S.7 bushels as the ayerape
yield per acre of corn in the principal
corn states against 27.3 bushels in No
ye:nber, 1896. !
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
Sheen Cremated.

Fort Worth, Tex, Nov. 11.-Three
thousand sheep belonging to John Dom
aldson, and 20 head of cattle were
burned to death by a prairie fire in the
Panhandle country.~,:r,{- - f
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
TIL 4 n ksrivinr in low,

Des Moines. la, Nov. 9.-Goy.s Drake
has issued his Thanksgiving proclama-
ton, fixing Thursday, November Is, as
the date. - F. II. T. - + ' r '.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
Another Victim of Football,

Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov. 11.-William J..
Heating, 81 years of age, residing with
his parents in North Homestead, died
from the results of an injury received
in a football game at Swissvale ten DAYS
ago.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
ON for Cuba.

.s New York, Nov. ll.Gen Fitzhugh
Lee, United States consul general at
Havana, Wednes day sailed for his post
by the steamer seguranca, Of the Ward
line. 81 555s .5z u
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
A4Rtw ShOrtnl ne.

Lincoln, Neb., Nov 12.The total
shortage ofsex-State Treasurer BARLEY.
who IS il Jail on a 20 years sentenc has.
been placed at $s7o, 900. 5..z.s
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
Mills DestrOy!,eld.

Sycamore, Ill, Nov. The Sycamore
flour mills, owned by George Loptien q
Co, were totally destroyed BY fire. Loss,
$4,000; insurance. So, 900.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
A BOy,HrReYenxe.

Carson, New, Nov. 1o.-In revenge for
an alleged wrong to his sister. Julian
Guinan, aged 16, shot and killed Charles
Jones, United States district attorney
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
Died al the, Are 81 1,,4 !. !.

Independence, Ia, Nov. 4 Mrs. !:
Bridget Flannery died in this city, aged
l0s5 years. She was born in County Clare,
ireland. s i III HISS Il, 5.s 4SE s, $sfs.'
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
Georgia Tor Child Labor.

&*s Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 12.-The Georgia
house Of Representatives has defeated
the Craig anti-child labor bill by a vote.
ofs9s to 80. It prohibited employment
Of children under 10.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
3Cub.ainI Aut n, : r 2 p :.

# Madrid, Nov. e -- royal decree
granting autonomy to Cuba will b be-
formal gazetted on November 23.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
Fire bone. for flctor,. -, J, 3.5 81

New ork, low. Il. The total fire
losses for October ia the United states
and Canada. aggregate $ll 1857, 500. Il 81.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16
SPAIN IS mot FOR WAR. /
Premier sagasta Sends an Explicit
Cable Message to the People s3~,
of America.
SAYSS1RIFE WOULD Be A MISFORTUNE.

Protests Friend ship md Hopes
spain's Rights I'm Cuba Will Ne Re-
spected-Reply* to Minister Wood
ford's Note Discussed by the Cab
inct--Its Tone Was Pacific.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

IIavars, Jan. 1.-THE San Quentin
hattalion at Cayo Go Espino, province
of Plnar del Rio, has had Z zkirmish
With the Insurgents, during which the
lattor lost nine men killed. including
tho secretary of Cen Ruiz Rivera, the
insurgent leader who succeeded An
tonic Maceo in command of the Cuban
forces in that part OF the island.
The troops also destroyed three in
surgent camps and burned 200 hu.s.
Tho column had seven man wounded.
The Spanish columns. commended by
Gems. Ynclan erd Casco have been en-
gagged with several insurgent bands in
different parts OF Plnar del Rio have
destroyed three camps Gnd have burn
cd 200 huts. Tho insurgents lost TWEEN
ty-two men killed, retired with many
wounded, and the troops captured
twelve prisoners. Tho Spaniards had
two men killed and fourteen wounded.
During a number Of small skirmishes
in the provinces CT Matanzas and San
ia Clara recently the insurgents lost
twenty-five men killed The troops
captured six prisoners and the govern
ment forces had twenty-five men
wounded.
In the rast three days 344 armed in
surgents have surrendered at different
points in Matanzas, Santa Clara and
Plnar del Rio
Tho insurgent leader, Andres Sbor-
roto, has been killed in an engagement
at Yaguajay, in Santa Clara. nm in
surgent camp, consisting CT fifty huts
has been destroyed by the troops near
Santiago de Cuba.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

Ardmore l. T., Jan. 14.-The follow
ing protest against the ratification Of
the Dawes treaty was telegraphed the
secretary of the interior yesterday by
MeBsrs. b. F. Frensley, A. S. Wolver-
ton, S. S. Hammer and w. A. Ledbet-
ter, the Seminole committee:
"Ardmore, L. T., Jan. 14,-Hon. Da-
vid R. Francis, secretary of the inte-
rior, Washington, D. O.: We protest
against provisions in Dawes Choctaw
treaty which assesses present value to
town lots against those who have made
the towns and contributed all value to
lots over what they were worth as raw
land. Treaty as agreed on means de-
struction to towns and we ask that it
be changed to fix fair basis of appor-
tlonment. We protest against all alien
board of appraisers"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

washington, Jan. 15.-The senate
yesterday passed the free homestead
bill, which has been under cisougsi1n
airco the holiday recess. 1t Is . meas
urc OF far-reachlng Importance, par
tlcula-iy to the west and the interest
in It was shown by the fact that a
plank concerning 1t was feature CT
the eevral national platforms.
The effect CT the bill is to open TO
settlement all public lands acquired
from Indians free OF any payment to
the government beyond the minor &
fee fees and to release from payment
those who have heretofore settled en-
these lands. The number of acres in
volved is S3252,541, which would have
yielded the government s35,S45,O06.
But it was brought cut in debate that
the lands we're mainly arid and the
settlers were unable to make payment
The western senator's, in the main, ia
vored the bill as an extension Of the
general homestead policy of the gov
eminent. The opposition was directed
mainly by Mr.. Platt, Of Connecticut,
and Mr.. Villas, Of Wisconsin. AS the
bill passed in the house 1t covered only
the lands acquired from the Indians in
Oklahoma. but as passed the bill in
cludes all Indian lands. The final vote,
taken by agreement at 4 D. NJ, showed
decisive majority in favor of the
measure.
Washington, Jan. 15.-The house yes
terday devoted considerable time on
the Grout bill to make oleomargarine
and other imitation dairy products sub
iect to the laws Of the state or territory
into which they are transported. An
arrangement was agreed to to extend
the debate an hour and half and then
take n vote
Mr.. Circuit, in charge of the bill, Of
fered an amendment providing that
nothing in the act shall be construed
to permit any state to forbid the man.
ufacture or sale of oleomargarine in
such a manner as win advise the Gus
toner Of its real character"
Mr.. CIRCUITS amendment was adopt
ed. The bill was then passed-yeas
1926 to nays 90.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

Chicago, H., Jan. millionaire
Mine Owner George S. Hammond OF
the San Juan mining district of New
Mexico is missing, and it is feared he
has been foully dealth with.
Hammond left Albuquerque, NJ NJ.
Christmas week bound for Chicago to
dispose of some mining property. He
mad several thousand dollars with him
and a quantity of valuable jewelry.
Detectives have learned that a ticket
purchased by Mr.. Hammond was used
to this city, but further than this there
is no clue to the mans whereabouts.
None of the hotel registers Of the
city contain his signature, and tour
Of private boarding houses has not Of
fered clew. 1t is believed by the de-
tectlves that Mr. Hammond fell into
the hands Of strangers and was robbed.
or perhaps murdered for his money.
Mrs. Hammond and her daughter will
arrive in Chicago Saturday to aid IN
the search.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

Chicago, H., Jan 15.-The fight be-
tween Corbett and Fitzsimmons is to
be pulled off in Mexico This was set
tied yesterday by a personal message
from Dan A. Stuart to his representa-
tlTe, Lew M. Houseman Of this city.
which closed with the words: Pre-
pare your friends for trip to Mexico"
The fight will take place just over
the Rio Grande in either the state of
chihuahua or that CT Coahuila.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

Washinton, Jan. 15.-It is positively
and authoritaayely denied that the
United States and Spain have practic-
ally concluded an agreement regarding
terms to be offered the insurgents for
the settlement Of The Cuban rebellion,
CT chat there has been any change in
The situation since the date OF the
presidents message.
l, can be stated furthermore that I'm
til yestatday when senor de LONE
made his ususl Thursday diplomatic
cali en- the secretary Of state there has
been no conference between Secretary
Olney and the Spanish minister up to
last Thursday, when che latter was
among the list CT diplomats who paid
their respects to the secretary and saw
HIN regarding the public business.
The United States, as stated in the
Presidents message. made certain rep
RESERVATIONS to Spain and the present
attitude of this government is that Of
avaiting the response Of Spain to the
suggestion that the interests of the
United States and other considerations
demanded that the war should not be
prolonged or indefinitely dragged out.
II is denied also that special envoy
c3 Spain has been or is to be sent to
the United States shortly as private
negotiator with special instructions
from Senior CsnovGs and the Duke of
Tetuan. 1t ia said that this latter re-
, ~. probably arises from the fact that
Senior Solar has arrived in Washing
to-. recently to cucceed one OF the sec
retarios Of tho legation. Senior Solar
was formerly the secretary to the
Duke Of Teutan and when his coming
YVES first announced q report rimilsr
10 tie present enc was circulated and
officially Genied.
MADRID. Jan. 15.-Semi-oflcial denial
is published here that Spain and the
United States have arrived at an agree
mont regarding the terms Of settlement
CT the Cuban question. Senior Canovas
del Castillo says that at tho present
there is no question Of tho introduce
ton OF reforms in Cuba.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20
oharged wlth PerIury.

San Francisco, CAL, Jan. 15.-J. ].
Cooney, ex-notary, was yesterday ar
rested on a warrant sworn out by
Charles L. Fair, for alleged perjury.
Al the Fair trial Cooney testified that
the late ex-senator Fair, on Sept. 81,
1894, acknowledged to him his sigma
ture to deeds conveying property worth
S1.0OO,OOO to Mrs. Nettle Craven. a
school teacher, who claims to be cor
tract widow of Fair. District Attorney
Barnes states that the prosecution will
prove that the paper on which the A.
legged ACKNOWLEDGMENT was taken wa.
manufactured az later date than that
on which Cooney asserted Fair made
acknowledgment
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 15.-The
Clyde steamship Delaware, Capt In
graham, which arrived in port yester-
day morning from Boston, had quite
an unexpected adventure just before
daylight yesterday, when near Official
bar, being mistaken for flibustcr By
the dispatch boat Dolphin,
The Dolphin's soarchllght was being
uced almost constantly, and GO discov-
cred the Delaware lying rather close
in shore. The light showed the steam
snip that 1t was too near shore, and
it Immediately headed out. At the
same time launch gcing out, which
had lost its position, the compass fay
ing to work, instead of proceeding
south, headed oast apparently to meet
the Delaware This aroused the sus-
picion OF the Dolphia's officers, and
the vessel went in pursuit of the two
crafts, soon overhauling them. An CT
ficer was put aboard each vessel, and
they we're escorted back to the bar.
The officer aboard the Delaware re-
porting that vessel all right, she was
allowed to come up to the city, the
officer still remaining on board. The
captain CT the launch explained mat
teIs satisfactorily ard was allowed to
proceed.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20
HOUSTON. IanunrY 9Oth. 1sO

Lecture Hon. w. j. Bryan,
Agents from Cypress to Calvert and
Austin in inclusive on the Houston and
Texas Central railroad for trains ar
irving ut Hampstead and arriving at
Houston on the evening of January
goth, will sell round trip tickets to
Houston at one fare; account Lecture
Hon. w. ]. Bryan. Limit tickets Janu.
airy Dist, 1907.
NJ. L. Robbins,
@ Z &. L A !
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

1Iarry-I always wear . hat 10 suit
my head; hang tho style. Dicls-Ycs;
notice that soft kat is your favcr-
lite.
Tom-You look awful blue. l sup
pose it's because of Miss Maybclle's
having rejected you? Cholly-Ycs,
can't help fee ling sorry for the poor
girl.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

Max Muller knew eighteen diiicr-
emit languages to the extent of being
able to speak or write in any one, and
considerable number in addition
less perfectly.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

Hamilton tcllsus story of an old
Scottish shepherd who knew the
bible by heart When hearing. any
verse, no matter from what book, he
could go on and give the remainder
OF the chapter. He could also locate
most OF the verses by book, chapter
and number.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

The Most Unique Calendar OF tho Season
Has just been issued by the Lake
Shore Il Michigan Southern Ry. Copy
can be secured by sending six ,enrs in
stamps to cover postage, to a. J. Smith,
G. Z. A. Cleveland.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

Judge--What mado YOU turn burg
lar? Tramp am so fat that people
refused to give me food
I'D GU think the pictures will be
life-lilse'' Yes indeed. She was in
perfect rrge with the artist"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

The Kansas C.ty Star is OF opinion
that Russell Sage has probably more
ready money and less fun than any
man of his class in America.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

There are 10000 persons destitute in
Chicago, according to the canvas Of the
charity organizations.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20
ALL OVER THE COAST,
NEwsY ITEMS FROM VARlOUa
SECTIONS OF THE STATE.
General Summary Of Crops Produced
Immigration md Improvement Notes OF
Our sister Citics-Plckups That are OF
General Interest.

tlon.
\ white mans union has been form
cd in velasco
Colorado now has long distance tele-
phone connections.
Rev. Abe Mulkey Is conducting re-
vlval at Henrietta.
Victoria will ship early next week
oyer 100 bales OF cotton to Liverpool.
The cabbage crop Of Alvin is being
harvested and orders are ahead Of sup
ply.
In a short time Victoria will be con
nected with Goliad by the long dist
ance telephone.
The weather is so mild that 1t is fear
ed fruit trees will suffer when the cold
weather does come.
Miss Mary Bently was badly burned
at Marshall by her clothing accidental
ly catching fire.
Seven KiclSapoo Indians were in La
redo few days ago with all kinds of
skins to sell, which they readily dis
posed Of
The building and improving in the
Brazoria country still continues and
quantities Of lumber are being moved
out daily.
Stockmen report cattle doing wen,
grass good and plenty of water. Large
shipments will be made in the early
spring to the territory.
There were $40 head of beef cattle
shipped to the st. Louis market from
Marlin. Falls county, last week, leav-
ing about $500 still being fed.
Moore & Allen shipped from Schulen-
burg, Fayette county, Saturday, four
teen cars of beef CATTLE twelve cars to
st. ouis and two cars to New Orleans.
Mr.. A. NJ. Bruni of Laredo returned
yesterday from Cotulla where he
bought COO head Of cattle from the adj
ministrator of the A. Y. Alice estate.
Wharton is suffering from dearih
CT vacant dwelling houses. There is
not Il vacant one in the place and nu-
moIous applications are made for them
every day.
Stone is arriving daily for the Buchel
dam across the Guadalupe at Cuero,
Dewitt county. Work is being pushed
rapidly forward while the weather Is
SO fine.
w. T Miller of Beeyille shipped n
car of calves TO New orleans yester-
day; ]. j. Glare four cars of beeves.
and John David four cars of mixed
cattle.
The cotton sbinment from Marlin
rolIs county th,s season hos roochod
IA 100 bales There ore still 315o balcs
in the Yards and If is still coming in
Farmers win begin blowing tbis weel,
since tho rains Of 1ost wool, tho for
IT-,,H..s,,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money II II fails to cure 25c
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

No-TO-DAc FOR FIFTY CENTS.
Over loi 600 cured. Why not let No-To-
BAG regulate or move your desire for tobacco.
Saves money, makes heath and manhood.
reguaranteed, TOO and 81 90 all druggists
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20
Is NOI SETTLED YET.
nNiTED STATES AND SPAIN
HAVE NOT AGREED.

It is Denied TINT Special Envoy has
Been sent from Spain to the United
states to Negotiate Terms OF an Agree
ment
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

The commercial travellers fair at
Madison Square garden, New York,
cleared over $4,000. The trustees have
voted to make Il an annual oneurrence.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

Humboldt calculated that the aver
age level of North America is 74s feet
above the ocean.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

,tlIS Stoned free and permanently cured. No 1ts
after first days of DIR. kSifite's Great Nerve
ttcstorer. Free 70 trial bottle ana treatise
Bend 70 DE-. KLINE, V3I Arch St. rhlllde lpla, "a
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

WHEN bilious or cosiive. eat Cascaret,
candy eathartie. cure euaranteed I0o. 25e
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

When Answering Advertisements Kindly
Mention This Paper.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-20

NJ. L. Robbins,
G L. s; T. A.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-23
WAR ron MINING CLAIMS.
Two Armed Bands APPROACHING One
Another on Fo.s River.

The mining excitement along the South
Fcrk of the Skykomtsh has given rise 10
a contest which may end in bloodshed.
The opposing factions are coming closer
together. and residents In the vicinity
anxiously await the results OF their meet
Ing
A man named Dutch Miller and half
breed named Burns last December went
10 the mountain between the two forks
Of Foss river. fifteen miles from Sky
kornish. and located two claims on an
iron capped ledge Of copper sulphids
ore tweutv-eixiat feet wide which is eS
posed for 90 feet and fourteen claims on
a feeder twelve feet vide. The surfacs
Gre OF the main ledge Is said 10 have as
sayed $40 20 500.
About ten days later. II is said. VIII
liam Snlawn and J. T. Hamilton arrived
on the scene and jumped Tire claims.
Splawn saving that he had staked Miller
and Burns and that they had left him out
in making the locations.
The claims are now IN possession os
Miller who Is cannped on the scene with
thirteen well armed men. Spiawn and
F4s naslten. with Eve men. all armed, are
making their way up FoSs river as fast
as the snow meits enough 20 permit OF
their advance. At last accounts the op-
posing forces were within half a mile OF
one another.
TIE mountain on which these claims Ee
forms the divide between the skykon1ish,
Miller and Sncquslmie river water sheds
ard IS spur from the main range where
the Gle EsuTn rises on the east. On the
Opposite side from the Miller ledge are
number OF claims which A. De L1out has
located for c. n Stirxon. Henry Fslhr-
man. Or. r. a Pur3y and others.