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Gen John r. Brooke.

Gen. John r. Brooke was born in Penn
sylvania July q, 1888. He is not grad
uate of West Point. but he was among
the first to respond to the call of Presi-
dent Lincoln for troops. in 1861. He be-
came captain of the Fourth Pennsylvania
Regiment At the close of his enlistment
he was appointed colonel of the Fifty
third Pennsylvania Infantry. In 1864 he
was commissioned brigadier general "for
distinguished services during the recent
battles of the Wilderness and Spottsyl-
vania Court House"
On August 4, 1874. he was brevetted major
general of volunteers. and in 1867 he re-
ceived the brevet of brigadier general
in the regular army. In 1883 he was made
full brigadier general He was assign
ed to the command of the Department
of the Platte in 1888. with headquarters
at Omaha. May D. 1897. he was made a
major general.
Before the outbreak of the Civil War
Gen. Brooke was a lawyer.
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with his Flying Squadron to that point
hoping TO reach there sooner than the
enemy, which. however. he was unable
TO do, having been ordered to report from
Hampton Roads Two days too late. Schley.
upon arriving off Santiago Bay, made
the first discovery that Cervera was In
the harbor, and from that time until the
now historic third of July. when he de-
stroyed the entire Spanish fleet. he kept
guard at the entrance of the harbor.
having the Spanish admiral completely
bottled up. Commodore Schley's part in
the present war has been so conspicuous
and creditable to himself and country
that further mention of 1t is not neces-
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RESTRICT THE RED CROSS.
Military officials Prefer to Conduct
Relief Work Themselves

officers Of the Subsistence Department
of the army do not favor the proposition
TO furnish the Red Cross Society with
supplies for distribution to the Cuban
army and the destitute Cubans.
They take the ground that the ma
chinery Of the department is ample to do
this work. 1t has the money with which
&c purchase subsistence supplies and the
facilities for their distribution, and can
see no good reason for placing this work
IN the hands Of private organization.
Officers are held responsible for every
pound of material purchased and are re-
Quired 10 account for its proper distribu-
tion. and they do not favor intrusting this
work TO outsiders. The department has
already sent one ship load of supplies for
the relief of the Cubans and can make
additional shipments if ordered to do so.
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character. The admiral is tall man
Of fine figure. with small hands and feet.
1t was related of him that in his MILDLY
days lie was particularly proud of his
feet, and to accentuate their smaIIness
wore trousers that We're very broad at
the knees. His fellows in the navy thought
it gave pegtop appearance to the lower
portion OF his neither limbs, and promptly
dubbed him Peggy" Those who went
through the dangers of battle with him
in the West Gulf Squadron learned to
call him by the more affectionate term
of Winnie"
For some weeks prior to the
beginning of war with Spain Com
modore Scbley was given com
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THE TIMES WASHINGTON. WEDNESDAY AUGUST II. 1898

frigate Potomac. of the Western Gulf
squadron. and subsequently took part in
board the gunboat Winona and the sloops
Monongahela and Richmond in all the
engagements that led to the capture of
Fort Hudson. He was promoted lieu
senant in July, 1862.
His next active service was on the Wa
teree IN the Pacific queiling an insurrec-
ton of Chinese coolies on the Middle
Chlncha Islands in 1866 and later in the
same year landing at La Union. San
Salvador. to protect American interests
during revolution. From 1869 to 1872 he
served in the Asiatic Squadron and took
part in the capture of the Korean forts
on Salee River after two days fighting in
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs Nelson A. Miles and Miss Miles,
who have been visiting former Secretary
and Mrs. Sherman at Amagansett Beach.
L. l.. are now at the Hotel Holland, New
York. Cen Miles has telegraphed to his
wife and daughter TO join him at Porto
Rico, and unless other and better arrange
ments for carrying oul his arrangements
can be made before tfen Mrs. and Miss
NJ les will sail tomorrow by the Obdam, on
which vessel the quartermaster general
directed that quarters for the ladies shall
be prepared.
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Gen w w Gordon

Brig Gen. W. w Gordon, of Georgia.
was appointed to his present rank by
President Mckinley a snort time after
the beginning of the war with Spain. At
the time of his appointment he was en-
gagged in business at his native city, Sa-
vannah His father was the first presi-
dent of the Central of Georgia Railroad
and Banking Company. A monument to
the elder Gordon stands in the court
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MILITARY COMMISSIONS
Selec.ed by the President for
Cuba and Porto Rico.
SCHLEY AND SAMPSON NAMED
Two Generals and One Rear Ad-
mtral Members of Each Rody-
WADE Eutier and Sampson for
One and Brooke. Gordon and
Schiey for the Other.

The following distinguished officers were
yesterday appointed by the President
commissioners 10 act for America in the
evacuation of Cuba and Porto Rico as
provided for in the protocol:
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Rear Admiral winaeId $ sch,ax

Admiral Winfield Scott Schley has seen
considerable active service He is
Southerner, and is fifty-nine years of age,
having been born in Frederick County,
Md, in October, 1S39 He finished his term
at the Annapolis Academy in 1850. and his
first cruise was made on the frigate Nj
agara. In 1861 ne was transferred to the
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Marine Band Concert

The following program will be given az
o'clock this evening at the Capitol
grounds:
March. ''falr Nirgfn'an -Feichrn4n
Overture, Raymond (by request) -..-. Thomas
Scene de ballet, "COpeIlia' '.............. .Naysur
Selection, The BesgaF student .MillOecker
Invitation a Ia Yase'' (by request) ... Weber
(a) Gavotte. Amanda" (b) Valse, Loves
Grand medley "Ofenbachian'' ..- C.Gfrey
Descriptive. ''In the Clock Store '.O Orth
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wceL-End b. & o. seasnore Exeur-
sions

Beginning June "a to Atlantic City. Cape
May. Sea Isle City and Ocean City N J.
Tickets good. going. on 1000 a. m. and
1905 noon trains, Fridays and Saturdays.
valid for return until Tuesday following,
at rate of So w&f-tose3
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Mr.. and Mrs. Albion X Paris, viii take
possession in September of their recently
purchased residence on p Street. near
Thirty-first Street, formerly the home of
the Blounts
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sary in this sketch. 1t was but a few days
ago that President Mckinley promoted
him to the rank of rear admiral.
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CHARLES W. DAsHIELL DEAD
He Was for Tw eive Years City Ed
itor of the baltimore Sun

Baltimore. August 1s-Charles W Da-
shell. for the past twelve years city
editor of the Baltimore Sun. and one Of
the best-known and most popular news
paper men in this State. died this morning
of tuberculosis.
He was born in Baltimore. February
IS. 1888 He leaves a wife and six chill
dren.
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Vice President Hobart, who with his
family and a party of friends. mas been
enjoying a fortnignts cruise among the
Thousand Islands. has gone to his home
in Paterson, n. j.
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Mrs. William Matthews and her sister,
Miss Lille Griffith. leave tomorrow for
Atlantic City. and later go for a ten
days visit 10 New York
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AIl-Silk Ribbons. DC.

Worth from 25c to soc. All the most
favorite shades and coIors-3 to 5
inches wide. Every thread pure silk.
A phenomenal bargain Rebuild n,
ing sale price MI
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Archbishop Keane, of the papal house
hold, arrived in this country from Rome
few days ago and is now the guest of the
Marquis and Marquise de Merinville ar
their villa at Newport.
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Lansburgh &Bro.
420, 422, 424, 426 7th St.

~OME here if you want to
buy ON CREDIT without
~ paying an extra price for
the accommodation. Cred
If is free in this store.
TSEAD what others are offer
ing, then come and look at
{ q our stock. You'll fiEd our
credit prices as low as the
cash prices of others.
S VERY carpet we sell is made,
lined and laid free, waste in
R1s matching figures costs you
nothing. All mattings
tackled down thout
charge.
- URING all this month we are
sE selling all the odd pieces
0 and broken lots at greatly
reduced prices. Every line
must be complete for Fall.
TT is your privileg ge to
buy here without asking
A about credit Take it for
granted that your promise
to pay will be accepted.
TsAKE what you need and pay
eFs us as you're able-a little
money once week or once
month is all we ask. No
notes to sign-no interest
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Mrs. John r. Mclean will soon leave
Bar Harbor, where she has been spending
a portion of the season, and join her
mother, Mrs. BeaIe, al her cottage at
Newport.
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Mrs. leighton and her son. Mr.. Leigh
ton, the organist and choirmaster of
Epiphany Church. are spending the sum
mer at the IntermOnt, CovingJOn. Va.
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Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Luskey and
their son Irving have gone for a fort
nights visit TO Scotland. St. Mary
County. Md.
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Dr. w F. Luckett, of No. 1913 Rhode
Island Avenue, has returned from AS
bury Park.
The times., 1898-08-17

Mrs Julia KabIe is spending the month
with her sister-in-law. Mrs. Mary Simp-
son. at Locust HILL Md.
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DIR. G. Lloyd Magruder and family are
at the Stockton, Cape May.
The times., 1898-08-17

Former Secretary of the Navy William
c. Whitney has been confined to his house
a Bar Harbor with a sprained ankle. the
effects of a fall from his bicycle.
The times., 1898-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Herbert, formerly
of the British embassy, are guests of Mrs.
Herbert's parents Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
o. Wilson, at Newport.
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The Misses Maltby are spending the
late Summer at Piney Point.
The times., 1898-08-17

Secretary of the Interior Bliss left his
country home in New Jersey day or two
ago and is now in the city. He may re-
turn to New Jersey later in the week.
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Miss Florence gill, daughter OF Rev.
A. ]. Gill. pastor of Ryland NJ. F. Church.
is visiting her sister at Frederick, Md.
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de ROolskousky and wife, Mrs Esen
Brewer and Miss Josephine Davis.
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Velvet Ribbon, Sc.

Pure Silk Velvet Ribbon. with Sat
baek-the same as you regularly pa
soc or 75c for. For today only Z
we will sell il at. J
The times., 1898-08-17

Among the Washington guests at the
Virginia Warm Springs are Mrs. p. L.
Dunn, Mrs. George NJ. Dunn, Monster NJ
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Mr.. and Mrs D. J. Harper are spending
the late Summer at Ocean Grove.
The times., 1898-08-17

Miss Cora Blondheim is spending the
late Summer at Atlantic City Before re-
turning 10 the city she will visit Phila-
delphia.
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PIeated Chiffon, Sc.

This is no fairy tale. but one of the
extraordinary facts of this great sale
This Chiffon is worth, and has been
selling at 25e and Csc per yard. As 20
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Silk Taffeta Ribbon, lie.

We have cut this TO lie for today
only. and it is a bargain indeed-regu-
lar 4Oc value Pure Silk Moire Taffetas
) 10 4 inches wide-in all
shades Splendid quality Sale IL
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Kings Palace
Rebuilding Sale.

All day bargains
had
eyes marks of
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Crash Skirts. 25c.

Pure Imported Linen Crash. Not a
fault TO find with the cut or the max
ing-full width and deep hem a oro
good 35c quality. Sale price,. ZJG
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Silk Sash Ribbon, l9c.

The remainder of that lot of very
handsome Sash Ribbon. Splendid
quality of silk in pink. blue cream,
and white TO 10 inches wide. Be
quick If you want some. 1t is f1a
regular Sl.50 quality. Sale price. IJG
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All-SiIk Ribbon, &c.

Another wonder A big bunch of (
ferent widths and kinds of alI-silk I
bon that is worth from l0c 10 25c I
yard. Take your pick at.....
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Sis Wrappers, &c.

Very choice and dainty Percaie
Wrappers. in black and all colors.
-Four yards wide. ruffied and braided
Vatican backs. Deep hem- Sizes run
from 81 10 a. A very special Cor
bargain at..................... WV
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EmbrOiderieS at Ic.

Worth all the way up 10 5Oc-Ham-
burg. Swiss and NainsOOk. in particu-
larly dainty designs-all widths II is
iiios iiks siyins s1IHss s. goods away to sell 7C
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-06-11
Dogs Meet the Train.


The oriental express, the famous
train from Paris, to Constantinople, ar
rives at the Turkish capital three times
week at a certain hour in. the after
noon. When the train comes in, says
an exchange, there are always many
dogs ready to receive it. Before the
Passen gers have had time to get out,
the dogs jump into the carriages and
search everywhere under the seats and
in corners for the scraps of luncheon
left by the passengers, and when they
have found all the pieces they so away.
The ~ remarkable thing is that they
never come at any time except when
the oriental express is due; that they
never make mistake in the day, and
always remember that between Friday
and Monday there are two days and
not one. They pay no attention to
local trains, because little or no food
is left in them, owing to the short rides
the passengers take. Exactly the same.
knowledge Of the timetable and Of the.
difference between local and Ion g-dis-
lance trains has been noticed at the:
station Of the Asiatic railways in Sou,
tart across the Bosph orus st. Louis,
Republic.
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THE EAGLE WILL SCREAM,
Grand Merais Will Celebrate the Glorious
Fourth in Good, Old-Fash-
ST.; t:.,$5zf toned Stv1e- #....

e egoI III III S1OOO, O1Q-faSQ-
ISL .%sfs.:: ioned Style. #.. &s,4As-
A meeting will be held at the hotel
next Monday to complete arrangements
for grand Fourth of July celebration
and to appoint the various committees
necessary to take charge of the affair.
It Is proposed to have a program of
sports and amusements that will be con-
tinuous from sunrise to sunset, with a
brilliant display of fireworks in the
evening. The program has nat yet been
decided upon but it will probably be
ready for publication in our next issue.
AS the Dixon will arrive here on the
evening of the third and leave on the
morning of the fifth on her return to Du-
luth, an effort will be made to induce
the Booth company to give excursion
rates on the Dixon for that trip. It is
thought that if a low rate is given quite
a number IF Duluth and Two Harpors
people would come here to celebrate.
The people of Hovland and Tofte have
expressed their intention of celebrating
with us, as have also number from
Lutseo and other parts of the county.
As everybody appears to be willing to
take hold and do what they can, we be-
1eve the affair will be grand success.
We have the material here from which
an excellent program can be made up.
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NEW WAR SONGS AND MUSIC

Two of the most popular pieces OF
music arranged for piano and organ
have just been issued by the Popular
Music Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Bring
Our Heroes Home" dedicated to the
Heroes Of the q. S. Battleship Maine
is one of the finest national Songs
ever written. The music stirring and
the words ring with patriotism. "Deweys
Battle of Manila March Two-Step'' is a
fine instrumental piece and . will live
forever as souvenir of the greatest
naval event in the worlds history.
Either one Of these pieces and Popular
Music Roll obtaining IS pages full
sheet music sent on receipt OF IS cents.
Address,, POPULAR Music Co.
Indianapolis Ind
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OFFICIAL,
WA r BOOK

about War with Spain.th Navy. all defenses
Battle Ships, etc. Portraits and Biographies Of
Dewey and all prominent officers Nearly COO
Best authorship. Only authentic. official book.
Experience not necessary. Any body can sell
It. Ladies as successful as gentlemen. We are
the largest subscription book firm in America
Write us, Fifty persons employed in our
correspondence department alone O serve YOU,
Our book is Just out. Get agency now and be
free with book or outfit. Other valuable prem
iums. Tremendous seller Big est money maker
ever known. Most liberal terms guaranteed.
Agents make $500 to $500 per day Twenty
days credit given. Freight paid Full ook sent
prepaid to agents, Sl.4A. Splendid sample outfit
and full instructions free for nine 2-cent stamps
to pay postage Mention this paper.
MONROE BOOK CO., Dept II, I hicago TIL
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AGENTS WANTED
FOR THE LIFE OF
Vim. E. GLADSTONE,
By JOHN CLARK RIDPATH, IL. D

By JOHN CLARK R1DPATH, LII. D. :.
The most celebrated orator and statesman of
modern times. His brilliant genius and remark
able character; his grand achievements as Leader
and Prime Minister; his magnificent triumphs in
great political struggles; including his famous
speeches, striking incidents, personal anecdotes,
etc. Many superb phototype eDgravings. Over
$50 pages, Only $3.50. Splendid Canvassing Out
fit with valuable premium, terms and foil in
structions sent free for 36 cents in stamps to
cover postage Most liberal terms guaranteed.
Twenty days credit. Freight paid. Agents N, k
ing $500 to $1,000 a day. Be first in the field
Order outfit today. Experience not necessary as
everybody wants it. Mention this paper. MON
ROE BOOK CO., Dept J.. Dearborn St. Chicago.
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Educate Yonr Bow els with Cascarets.
candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
lVc, 2oc. II g. &C fail. druggists refund money.
Notice for Publication.

|E. Land Office at Duluth M inn. April O. 1893
named settler has fled notice of Ids inten. ion to
make final proof IN support Of his clam, and
That said proof vii be made before the Reg ster
viz: VIM. Ellauist, who . made Homestead
entry No. 1910, for the sell dissection q, town
ship g., north range east. q s5sS 'y
sffH lie names the lowing witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land. viz: 1 q - g.
~ Ohm Sta e. Andrew Hedstrom. Andrew Back
lind and Charles J. J ohnson all Of Grand Marais
4-g3 VIM. E. Culkin Register.
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Notice for Publication
Land Office at Duluth. Min,

Land Gt1ice at Duluth Mimi, May "a, 1893.
Notice is hereby given that the following
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be m de befo' the Register
and Receiver at Duluth MINI on July IS. 1898,
for the lot 6, section 49, lot z. nwA Of seA and
seM of se4 or section 80, township 81, range
west.
Henames the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz:
Fred A Gross and Albert Grosz, of Duluth,
MINI, August Stebner, William Steiner and
William Foster of Grand Marais MINI.
WIN, +. Culkin Register.
B. N. johnson, Atty. "a
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Notice for Publication.

=, Land Office at Dulr til Mimi, April 9. 1898.
named settler has fled notice Of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Regis er
and Receiver at Duluth Mimi On June 7, 1898.
viz: John Save, who made homestead entry
No. 67s6, for the nv Il of section IS. Township g.
north range east =~EsE. ID: s.. ~.
He names t; Q following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of said
land viz: Pr
William EllqUist,, Sander Jenfnft, JAS A,
Tucker and Cilas. j johnson all OF Grand Marais
MINI.
35s= 4-23 VIM. E. Cnlkin Hegi~ter
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Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Duluth MINI. April o, 1893
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice for his intention
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof win be made Before the Register
and Receiver at Duluth Mimi, on j nne I, 1893,
VIZ: ndrew Hedstrom. who made homestead
entry No. 74T6, for the sw14 IF swA section / ,
e1a of sell and nw4 OF sf,hi section 2, township
81. north range west " =SE. %5:4"SIi.r1
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon ana cultivation of
SAID land, viz: I -. ss3= -
, William Ellqpist, J ohm Stave. Andrew Back.
qnd and Charles j. Johnson all OF Grand Marais
~ 4-23 VIM. E. Culkin Register
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Furniture from Factory Is Fireg,ce.

Furniture from Factory to Fireslde.
Being the only extensive manufacturers
of furniture in the world selling direct
from maker to user, we save our custom
ers the enormous expenses and profits Of
the jobbers and retailers Of Household
Furniture, at 20 to so per cent under
retail value. QuAKAR VALLEY MANU-
FEATURING Co., 355 West Harrison ST..
Chicago. Nh
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NOtire for Publication

Land Office at Duluth. MINI. May c5, 1858
Notice is hereby given that the TO-! ,owing-n named
settler has filed notice of his intention tn make
final proof in support of his claim. and that said
proof will b m"de before the Register and Recei-
ver at Duluth MINI. on July Is, 1873. viz:
Jackob Schmaus homestead entry No. 1868 fo1
the lots 1, p and section 10. township 81 north
range 3 west
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
sais land. viz:
Andrew Huber, John NJ. Pfau. Bernhard
Mirsch. John Bernesch and George Wartner all
of Gunflnt Lake, MINI.
VIM. E. Culkin, Register
W. Fl. smallwood atty. 5-2S
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Timker Land, Act June 8, 1978.-Notice for Pub
ication.-U. S. Land Office, Dulut, MINI

Tinter Land, Act June 8, 1s78.-Notice for Pub
March II, 1893.
!, Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions Of the act Of Congress Of June :"
1878 entitled IN act for the sale Of timber lands
IT, the states Of California Oregon, Nevada ant
Washington Territory" dis extended to all tte
publies land states by act Of august 1892 George
,Stiliman, of Duluth. county of st: Luis, stat,
OF Minnesota has this day flied in this office his
sworn statement No. 1850. for the purchase of the
lots and and sw'a of nwla and nwa of swA of
section ID, township 81 north range west 4th D
m. and will offer pro- to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and 10 establish
his claim to said land before the register and re-
ceiver of this Office at Duluth, MINI, on Thurs
day, the 10Th day of June. $685.
He names as witnesses:
John Segog. Jacob F Noll, VIM Bassett AID
Alfred E Gullurd of Duluth, Mimi, and j. hn Z
Ross of Grand Marais, MINI.
Any and all persons claiming adversely t. e
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on bef,re said 10Th da. of
June, 1893.
40 VIM. E. Culkin. Register