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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-01
NIppED

Local republicans who have so Otter
criticised the misuse of the people,
money by Mayor Magoffin and his fellow
ringsters have been looking on with
equanimity and not little amusement
at the spectacle the mayor has lately
presented.
Most HERALD readers know the
circumstances of the controversy that
has ragged so long over the propos ed
opening of Kansas street to its full
width along the western side of Court
House square. Briefly, the city per-
mitted an individu al to retain posses
sion of what rightfully was and is a
public street until that individual had
acquired property rights that the city
could not deny. Some years ago it was
proposed that the city and the county
jointly should condemn and acquire
the property in question.
For some reason the matter was 81
lowed to drop and nothing was done
until a few days ago, after the massive
stone foundations of a large brick block
had been put in on the tract, and the
building was being pushed forward
rapidly. Then something or some body
pushed the mayor and reused him from
his long sleep for few brief
but wildly exciting moments. The
city council In particularly generous
mood delegated to the mayor its own
power and that of the people who
elected 1t, giving him full swing to do
as he blooming pleased with regard to
the question that b as been in contro-
versy for so many years.
It was pie for the mayor and he pro-
ceeded to transact public business
with remarkable acceleratiop. So
quickly did he get around that be had
things in shape for the city to buy the
property for SIS, 600 or some such sum,
to be paid mostly out of the general
fund, before the dear people had any
idea of what was going Cd.
A few good democrats proceeded to
hunt the mayor and talk the matter
over with him. The mayor soon found
that some of his former supporters
looked upon his latest scheme with
anything but favor. The mayor is
said to have remarked to one of his
critics that he would ''see this deal
through or bust;'' whereupon the
aforesaid critic expressed his deliber-
ate opinion that the mayor WAS in
grave danger of 'busting.'
Yesterday afternoon there we're a |
number of conferences regarding the |
matter, and as q result of the agitation
the mayor consented to call a special |
NEE ting of the council last night be-
fore the deal was finally closed.
How the scheme was nipped is told
elsewhere.
The { HERALD voices the almost
unanimous opinion of Ell Paso's tax
payers that the expenditure of SIS 900
or half that sum in the Improvement"
contemplated would be in the highest
degree upjustifable and outrageous.
1t is true that few property owners
a very few-would be directly benefit
ed by the expenditure of this great
sum. But no one could reasonably
claim that the benefit to the public |
generally would be in any degree COM
with the hardship it would
inf1ict upon every property owner In
the way of increased taxation.
If the mayor has got to get rid of
S15 200 at this time, in order to sustain
his reputation, there are numerous
ways, such as in the building and re-
pair of side walks. in which the money
c ould be better spent.
col n IN Old SANn
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-01

THE mems ticket won in the recent
election Of city officers in the town of
Beattie, Kansas. A ticket was elected
year ago composed entirely of
women, with Mrs. Elizabeth Totem for
mayor. The strict prohibition en-
forced by the women is said to have
caused the overturr
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-01

AN excess of $50, 900, 900 d month In
exports over imports is a pretty goo,
and favorable trade balance to carry o,
our national ledger.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-01

THE next measur to be taken up for
consideration in the senate is the FRYE
shipping bill. It's passage by large
majority seems assured whenever q
vote can be reached.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-01

SECRETARY WILSON, of the New
York chamber of com therce, who has
been com piling commercial statistics
for that body for thirty years, says:
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-01
a re r'Sae s sTA1afSn ELLISTON

Son OF Electioneer, one OF the highest bred
and handsomess horses in America, will
serve at Ballinger 81 Longwell's stables
lSan Francisco ST. during present season
ON Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
or each week; and at A. Courchesue's
ranch on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days OF each week. This horse has no
superior In breeding in this country. He
was purchased some time since by a Mis-
souri, syndicate for SO, OOO He has a
record of PIT.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-05-11
Land Bargains.

Halt section Of fine land under
the Stafford ditch, open to good range:
two miles from postot1ice, six miles
from county seat. Price $500 per acre.
Easy payments. This is the greatest
snap in the country. For particulars,
address Mark Burke, or Braxtan Realty
Company, Julesburg, Colo.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-05-11

See Pounds housefur nishings.
J. r. Spencer brought in two
car loads of cattle from Nebraska
last Saturday.
Master Godfrey Lavelle is the
proud possessor of a young burro,
a bresent from Prof. G. +. Park
er.
If you need garden hose call
on Fred Quelle, tho blacksmith.
He has just received a large sup.
ply.
Mrs. R. S. Dye and son return
ed Thursday morning from an
extended visit with relatives at
Central City, Neb.
The Congregational Sunday
school will take an Offering next
Sunday morning for the famine
stricken ones Of India.
W. H. Wallace and E. D.
Hamilton left Thursday morning
to attend the republican state
convention in Denver.
DR.. G. E. Marsh, the dentist,
will remain at the Brown hotel
for few days longer. If your
teeth need attention call at once.
Rev. F. E. Eckel will preach at
the Anderson school house next
Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
At the close an offering will be
taken for India.
Rev. F. E. Eckel left Tuesday
morning to attend and participate
in the Denver Congregational
association to be held with the
church of Longmont, Colo.
Ray Farnham, who has been
confined to his home for several
weeks as a result of a broken
ankle, was on the streets Thurs
day, walking by the aid Of crutch-
eS.
A letter received Thursday
morning from Rev. f. E. Eckel,
who is attending the nineteenth
annual meeting of the Denver
Congregational association at
Longmont, states that the asso-
citation is largely attended and
that the delegates are being roy
ally entertained. Rev. Eckel will
visit Boulder and Denver. and
will return home Friday even
ing.
Since coming to this place J.
Drake, of Findlay, Ohio, has
about decided to buy some land
and go into the cattle business.
He has made an offer on a piece
of property, and if he gets it will
60 to Ohio at once and bring his
family out. MIR. Drake is good
judge of business propositions
and he is of the opinion that the
cattle business in this country
beats anything he has ever in
vestigated.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-05-11
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS.
Items OF Interest to People in
eedGwick County.

See Pounds carpets.
Fred Quelle visited his fathers
family on North river last Sun
day.
See Pounds wall paper.
Robbins Bros. shipped a car
load of hogs to the Denver mar
ket Tuesday.
See Pounds furniture and glass
ware.
Miss Musa Policy closed sue
cessful term of school at West
Lincoln last Friday.
Job work of all kinds done with
neatness and dispatch al the Grit
Advocate Office. Prices reason.
APPLE.
Mrs. Mary Adams of Albany,
Oregon, is guest at the home of
her sister, Mrs. 0. S. Humber
stone.
Old papers suitable for putting
on shelves or under carpets for
sale at this Office. Price, Is cents
per hundred.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Parker of
the south part of the county we're
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Lavelle Tuesday.
Leave your hides with Wool
man as he is paying all they are
worth.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. McClintock
returned Friday morning from
an extended visit with relatives
and friends in Des Moines, Ia.
The cottage in the east part of
town occupied by Harry Brown
has been greatly improved in ap-
pearance by a new coat of paint,
Don't forget that you can buy
all kinds of garden seed, in any
quantity, at Dyes hardware store,
Hon. Helen l.. Grenfell, state
superintendent, will lecture Sat
urday evening, May II, at 8
o'clock in the court room. All
are invited.
Harris & Parker brought in
three Car loads Of cattle last Fri
day. Mr.. Harris and his brother
in-law, Mr.. Drake, bought the
cattle in Denver.
See Pounds wall paper.
Col. B. F. Clayton and wife
left here last Friday morning for
their home in Indianola, Iowa,
after short visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. E. D. Hamilton.
The revival meetings at the
M. E. church closed last Sunday
night. Rev. Durham, who as
sisted in the meetings, left Mon
day morning for his home in
Ohio.
Since our last issue we have
received one dollar from Antoine
Sorenson and like amount from
}. F Hcminghouse on subscrip-
ton. Each Of the gentlemen
has our thanks for this payment.
The last working meeting of
the year of the Fortnightly club
was held at the residence of Mrs.
Ed Coumbe on May 5. After the
transaction of routine business an
excellent lunch was served by the
hostess.
T
The Grit-advocate., 1900-05-11
Take Advantage of This.

All those who wish anything in
the photograph line should visit
the McClintock gallery at once
as the proprietors will leave June
I for visit to Oshkosh and
other points in the North river
country. Don't delay, but call
now.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-05-11
William Close returned Monday

w 1llldlu OlOSc TctuIUOu MONDAY
to his homo in Streator, Illinois,
after a weeks visit with his
brothers Joseph and John of this
place. Mr.. Close left this county
ten years ago, after proving up
on a quarter section Of fine land
under the Petersen ditch, and
this is his first visit since that
time. He found the country
much improved in appearance
and in general prosperity, and he
may return at some future time
to make this his home. At pres
ent he has lucrative position
with the G. B. & Q. railroad com
pany in Streator.
See Pounds carpets and mat
tings
Colonel B. F. Clayton of the
National farmers congress has
been in Colorado the past month
working on the details of the an
nual meeting to be held in Color
ado Springs the latter part IF
August. He attended the COVER
nor's recent conference at Salt
Lake and secured from them a
promise to appoint large delcga-
tions. The colonel says the Col
orado Springs congress is going
to be the largest meeting of agri-
culturists ever held in America.
Field and Farm.
Call at the little drug store and
see wall paper samples before
buying. You can save money.
A convention of the teachers Of
Sedgwick and Phillips counties
will be held in the high school
building Saturday. A very in
teresting program has been ar
ranged and large attendance is
expected. Saturday evening
after the convention Hon. Helen
L. Grenfell, state superintendent
of schools, will deliver lecture
in the court house hall.
Pocket knives, table knives,
butcher knives, all kinds Of knives
at Dyes hardware store.
Henry Tansey, the fireman who
assaulted P. j. Carr with a knife
Wednesday night of last week,
was fined one dollar and costs by
Justice Policy Thursday evening.
The fine and costs amounted to
about S17, which amount was paid
and Tansey left here Friday night
for Denver. He will probably
have to hunt another job.
All needing paints can save
money by buying the Jewell paint
See color cards and leave orders
at little drug store.
Mr.. Spalding and family of
Battle Greek, Michigan, who
moved to this place few weeks
since, left last Saturday for Rocky
Ford. They would have remain
ed all summer had shey been able
to secure a place to reside.
See Pounds wall paper.
Miss Della Dodds has moved
her millinery store into the brick
building on Pine street, recently
vacated by A. J. Walrath and
family. Mr.. Walrath has moved
his family to his ranch east Of
town.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-05-11

For the next thirty days l will
pay for No. 1 hides, &c; No. 2, SC.
Respectfully,
G. B. WoOlman.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-08-03
County Convention

The Republican County Convention
for Mason County is hereby called,
pursuant to an order Of the County
Central Committee, to meet at the
Court house in Shelton, ON Saturday,
August 11th, 1900, at the hour of 10
A. NJ, for the purpose of electing six
delegates and six alternates to the
State Convention, meeting at Tacoma,
August 10Th, next, for the nomination
of legislative and county officers, and
and for the transaction of such other
business as may come before the con-
vention.
The basis of representation will be
one delegate at large from each pre-
clnct, and one delegate for each ten
votes or majority fraction thereof, cast
for w. L. Jones, at the general cleo
ton of 1898, the respective precincts
of Moson County being entitled to del
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-08-03
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, }
L. III Oh L.


Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions OF the act of Congress of June 8,
1873, entitled "An act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington Territory" as. extended to ali the
Public Land States by Act of August A, 1892
EMIL HOLMBERG,
OF Seattle. County OF King, State of wash has
this day filed in this office his sworn statement
No 59l, for the purchase of Lots a. g. 10 & IL Sec
ton 81, in Township No "a n Range No 3 w, and
will offer proof to show that the land sought is
agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim
TO said land before the Register and Receiver of
this office at Olympia, wash, on Wednesday the
18th day of August, 1900
lie names as witnesses: Andrew Anderson
and y. q. Won Galen, of Ses tile, WASH, Lewis
Larson and H Johnson, of West Superior, Wis.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
,ooye-describ I'd lands are requested to file their
Aims IN this office ON or before said 18th day
Cl August, 1900.
Also ANDREW ], ANDERSON,
OF Seattle, County of King, State of wash ha
this Gay filed in this Office his sworn statement
ton No 81 in Township No "a n. Range No W,
and will offer proof to show that the land sought
for is more valuable for its timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes, and to establish his
claim t., said land before the Register aud Re-
ceiver OF this Office at Olympia, wash, on We'd
nesday. the 18th day of August, 1900
He names as witnesses: 0 G Won Galen and
Emil Holmberg, of Seattle Wash. Lewis Larson
and IL Johnson, of West Superior WASH
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
abOve-described lands are requested to file their
of August, 1900.
FRANK G. DEcKrPACu pao;stor
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LARSON,
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,


Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 5,
1878, entitled An act for the sale of timber lands
Washington Territory as extended to all the
Public Lands States by act of August 4. 1892.
HERMAN G. JOHNSON,
OF West Superior, County of Douglass, State OF
Wisconsin, has this day filed i'll this Office his
sworn statement No F90, for tic purchase of the
Nw14 OF Section No 9, i'll Township No "a N.
Range No ". and will OFF, proof to show that
the land sought is mere ,uuabe for its timber
or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before the Reg
lister and Receiver of this office at Olympia
wash, on Wednesday, the 18th day of August,
1900.
He names as witnesses G Won Galen OF
Seattle, Wash, Lewis Larson. Potter, Emil
Holmberg, of West Superior Wisconsin.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 18th day OF
August, 1900.
IN Z. Ix.e.. .e..x
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Total delegates, 81
The several precincts of Mason
County, outside of Shelton, will hold
their primaries on Saturday, August 4,
at the hour of P, M.,and in the usual
places unless the hour or place
be chan sed by precinct committeeman
and due notice given. For the pur-
pose OF this convention, precincts may
authorize one delegate to cast their
full vote.
In SHELTON PRECINCTS.
the primaries will he conducted accor.
ding to the Primary election law, on
Saturday. The primaries will be open
from / until p. NJ. in Precinct No. J.,
at the Town Council rooms, and
Precinct No. q. at the Court house.
Caucuses will be held on the Friday
preceding, No. l, Council rooms, at
Z 30 o'clock p. m. and No. 2. Court
house, at 2 o'clock p. m. by tho quail
fed electors for the purpose of placing
In nomination at least double the
number of persons actually required
as delegates, from the respective pre-
clncts, TO be voted for at the primar-
les following, and also to select judges
and clerks of primary election.
All qualified and registered voters,
including all persons who are disposed
to support the Republican nominees,
are invited to participate in the prim-
aries.
Attest: Waldo G. Rex.
AL. j. Munson, Chairman
Secretary Rep. Co. Cen. Com,
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-08-03
Notices for Publication.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
nl..-..,i. INncl, AIou 81 1000

Olympia. Wash, May 81, 1900,
Notice is hereby given that in compliance WITH
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 8,
1873 entitled "An act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada; and
public Land States bv act of August 4, 1892,
OTTO KORBEIN,
of Kirkland, county of King, State OF wash,
has this day fled in this office his sworn state
ment No SIS, for the purchase of the Lot 9; 81
of Nell; Sell of Nw14 CT Section No 20 in Town.
ship No IN, Range No 5 W, and will offer proof
to show that the land sought is more valuable
for its timber or stone than for agricultural pur
poses. and to establish his claim to said land be-
fore the Register and Receiver of this Office at
Olympia, wash, on Tuesday the 14th day of Aug.
1900
He names as witnesses: Edward w Eyanson,
James Bell, Albert Cartwright, of Kirkland,
Otto Won Galen. of Seattle.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are reCuested to file their
claims in this Office before said 14th day of
Aug. 1900.
FRANK G. DECKEBAcH Register
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-08-03
FRANK G. DEcKEBAcH, Regis
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE. |

sOlyHuplds WdSus May Oh, lIOol
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3,
1873 entitled San act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of california, Oregon. Nevada and
washington Territory" as extended to all the
Public Land States by act of August4. 1892,
EDWARD w EYANSON
of Kirkland, county of King, State of Wash,
has this day filed in this office his sworn state
mcnt No $50, for the purchase OF the NV of Sea
81 of Sc a of Sec II, Lot l, of Section No. 20 in
Township No "a N. Range; No. 3 W. W m, and
will offer proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before the Register and Receiver oil
this Office at OlymT ia, wash, on Tuesday, the
18th day of August 1901
He names as witnesses: o G Won Galen, OF
Seattle Wash. Otto P KOrbein, James Bell, and
f Brooks, of Kirkland, Wash.
Any and ali persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file theii
claims in this Office on or before said 18th day oil
Aug, 1900
FRANK G. DECKEBACH, Register
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UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, |


Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the pro visions of the act of Congress of June 5,
1878, entitled IAN act for the sale of timber
lands in the States OF California, Oregon, Ne
vada, and Washington Territory as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of August A.
1892,
LEWIS LARSON,
of West Superior, county of Douglass, State of
Wisconsin has this day filed in this Office lis
sworn statement No SCI. for the purchase of the
So of Ne14; NJ Seq of Section No in Town
ship No 24N, Range No 3w, and will offer proof
to show that the land sought is more valuable
for its timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish bis claim to said land
before the Register and Receiver of this Office at
olympia, wash, on Wednesday, the 18th day of
August 1900.
He names as witnesses: G Won Galen, of
Seattle, Wash, Herman johnson, A Potter,
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office or before said 18th day OF
August, 1900.
FRANK G. DECKEBACH Register
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-08-03
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y FRANK G. DECKEBACH, Register
LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA. wAsH.t

June 18th, 1900.
Notice is ereby given that the followinp
named set;ists have filed notice of their intention
and that said proofs will be made before Regis,
ter and Receiver, at Olympia, WASH, on July ".
1900, viz:
SARAH MCLEAN
OF Tacoma, Wash. Hid. Entry 15i4, for the MI Sc
Il. Sw14Sel4 q Sell Sw14. See ii, TIP 21N. r. 2W. :
She names the following, witnesses to prove her
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, viz. George Wells Sr, George Wells
u. Ella Thompson, and H L .Hoke, alt of Ia
Also at same time and place, viz:
Eth THOMPSON
OF Tacoma Wash. Hid Entry. No l4lS, for the
Ma Seq 4 Swt4 seq of Sec "a, Tpc0 n, Z 2W.
he names the 4 lowing Witrcsses TO prove his
continuous resi- ence upon and cultivation Of
said land. viz: George Wells Sr, George Wells
Jr, Sarah Mclean, Nellie Sommerville. all of Ia.
COMA, Wash. - - .
FRANK G. DEcKEBAcH. Register.
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