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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07
Contest Notice
Allen vs.. Mercier.

Department of the Intelior, United States
Land Office, Walla Walla, Wash, May 4,
1901.-A sufficient contest affidavit having
been fled in this office by John A. Allen
contestant, against homestead entry No 1884,
made April II, 1900. for w. J S. W /. section
80, township IA NJ, range 80 E., by Alice
Mercier, contestee, in which it is alleged that
the said Alice MERCER has wholly abandoned
said tract; that she has changed her residence
therefrOm for more than six months since
making said entry; that said tract is not set
tied upon and cultivated by said party as re-
quired by law; that said claimant has
never resided upon said tract or improved the
same since making entry thereof, and that
said alleged absence from the said land has
not been due to her having been employed in
the service of the U. s. government in time of
war; said parties are hereby notified to appear.
respond and offer evidence touching said allie
cation at 10 o'clock a. m. on June 22nd, 1901,
before VIM. A. Inman, U. S. commissioner,
at Colfax, Wash, and that final hearing will
be held at 10 o'clock No., on June 29th,
1901, before the Register and Receiver at the
United States Land Office in Walla Walla,
Washington.
The said contestant having, in proper aft
davit, filed April 3rd 1901, set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice can not be made, it is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
JOHN NJ. HILL, Register.
THOMAS MOSGROVE, Receiver.
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Contest Notice.
Odds vs. Munson.

Department of the Interior, United States
Land Office, Walla Walla, Wash May
9TH, 1901.-A sufficient contest affidavit hav-
ing been filed in this Office by John Dodds,
contestant, against Homestead entry No. 1892,
made Dec, q, 1893. for the SET. section "a, town
ship 15 N, Range 80 E, by Charles Munson,
contestee, in which it is alleged that Charles
Munson has changed his residence therefrom
for more than six months since making said
entry and said alleged absence was not due to
his employment in the army, navy or marine
corps of the United States as private soldier,
officer, seaman or marine during the war with
Spain, or during any other war in which the
United States may be engaged; said parties
are hereby notified to appear. respond and
offer evidence touching said allegation at 10
o'clock a. M on June oath, 1901, before VIM.
A. Inman, u. S. commissioner at Colfax,
Washington, and that final hearing will be
held at 10 o'clock a. m. on June 29th, 1901,
before the register and receiver at the United
States land Office in Walla Walla, Washing
ton.
The said contestant having, in a proper
affidavit. filed March Is, 1901. set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice can not be made, it is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
JOHN M. HILL, Register.
THOMAS MOSGROVE, Receiver.
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MILITARY CAMPS.
Accommodations For the Soldier
Boys at the Pan-American EXPOSE
lion

Accommodations For the Soldier
Boys at the Pan-American EXPOSE
ton.
Many military organizations intend
TO visit the Pan-American Exposition
during the summer. Arrangements
have been made to provide first class
accommodations for them.
The Exposition will maintain a per-
manent camp within the grounds for
the accommodation Of about 200 men
at one time.
ms camp will be supplied with
tents fioored, cots, buckets, basins, pint
cups. light, water and sinks, for the
use Of which no charge will be made.
IL VIII be necessary for visiting organ
lzatlons to furnish their own blankets
and subsistence.
mere Will be no accommodation for
cooking in this camp, but the visitors
VIII no doubt be able to make satisfac-
tory arrangements with restaurants on
the grounds at reasonable rates.
ii Is expected that organizations TAX
ing advantage of these camp privileges
VIII. at such time as may be agreed
upon beforehand, give military exhibit
lions without charge in the Stadium.
BANDS in uniform will be admitted 70
the grounds free. Organizations using
this camp will pay one general admis-
sion per man when they enter the
grounds and must be governed by the
rules and regulations laid down by the
Exposition Company.
On account of the large number of
ORGANIZATIONS now applying for camp
Facilities at the Exposition the use Of
thls camp will be limited to a period
not exceeding six days for any one or
ganization.
Large bodies of troops visiting the
exposition must be quartered outside
tne grounds, where a large camn for
TINS purpose has been established
Major Charles j. Wolf is in CHARGE &c
the Military Bureau, and he is kent
very busy these days furnishing infnr-
nation to organizations Intending 70
visit the Exposition. ~
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THESE BONDS
Ordinance No. $40.

AN ordinance establishing the grade of Wa
WaWaI street from the east line of Mill strao+
to the east lii of East street. and of Eost
street from the south line of Wawawai street
to the north line of Poplar street. and If
Poplar street from the west line of Fast street
70 Cne h"rth ana south subdivision line Of sec
ton fourteen In township sixteen north. RANGE
fOrty-twO, +. w. NJ
The city council Of the City of Colfax do
Ordain as follows:
Sec The grade of Wawawai street from
the east line of Mill street to the east line of
East street is hereby established at the fol.
Lowing elevations above the datum plane Of
the city: "
Rooinnfnnott,o.s South Center North
line of Mill street. .65 #. 6G172f. G5172 #
Ihence lOO It, east 81 80 IT, $3.50 IT, $3.50 fl
Thence east 100 fl. to
east line of East
street. ......-.......650 o. #. $500 #. $500 fl
Sec 2. The grade of East street from the
5 nth line OF Wawawai street to the north
line OF Poplar street is hereby established at
the following elevations above the datum
plane of the city:
Beginning at the south H"S'
line OfWAwawai strtet65OO # 66OO #. 65OOft
Thence south 100 It. to
the north line of Pop
Iar street $500 IT, g. 90 IT, &c 90 II
j., SSN a. 1he RFaue OF Poplar street from
the west line Of East street to the north and
south subdivision line of section fourteen in
township sixteen north, range forty-three. Il
w. M is hereby established at the following
elevations above the datum plane of the citv:
po-,. North Center South
line of East street . &c IT, CT II az II
Thence east $50 feet 73 50 H. 745Oft RI IN r.
Thence east % #. to '
d subdivision line
OF Sec. IA, TIP. 16, r.
43, +. W. NJ ........... 735Oft. II soft 735Oft.
Sec: f. This ordinance shall take effect and
be In force from and after the sixth day after
It's publication as by law provided
Approved as to form this Sd day of June,
E: M WARNER, City Attorney.
Passed June g. 1901.
Attest: HOWARD BRAMWELL.
Clerk of the City of Colfax Wash.
Approved June 4, 1901
lsEALI JULIUS LIPPITT, Mayor.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07

accommodations as the term is ordina.
rily understood.
A number Of local reliable agencies
are engaged in locating visitors in
homes in the city. These can be relied
upon as being honest, straightforward
and efficient. They are composed of
business men Of integrity, who will
carefully protect strangers in the city,
and visitors may feel assured of cour-
teous treatment and safe conduct to ac-
commodations which have received
careful inspection.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07
COIFFUREs,, LOW AND HIeH.

hasfit that some exclusive people will
soon take up the wearing Of straight
hairu but it is doubtful if the majority
Will let the present becoming undula-
ton slip into disuse.
All sorts Of coiffure ornaments are
worn in Intervening and, indeed, in the
daytime. Ornamental combs prevail,
and wideiblack velvet bow is always
becoming, whether worn across the
front or at the back. The single flow
er, rose by preference, commends it
selftas a>coquettish fashion.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07
THE MIDWAY,
Principal Amusement Features OF
the Pan-American Exnosition

The Midway of the Pan-American
Exposition far surpasses all amuse-
ment features at former expositions.
both in quality and novelty of attrac-
tons. The following are the principal
concessions:
Esquimaux Village, Glass Factory.
Trip to the Moon, Aerio-Cycle, Old
Plantation, Beautiful Orient, Miniature
Worlds Fair, Around the World. Cleo
patra, Colorado Gold Mine, Living Pic
lures. Dreamland, Moving Pictures.
war CyclOrama, Philippine Village. Alt
Nuremberg, Panopticon, Streets Of
Mexico, Darkness and Dawn, Burning
Mountain, Darkest Africa, House Up
side Down, Water Sports Carnival,
gypsy Camp, Golden Chariots, Johns
town Flood, Infant Incubators. Fair
Japan. BostOck's Wild Animal Arena
Ideal Palace, Jerusalem on the Morn
ing of the CrucifiXion, Indian Congress.
Bazaar Building, Scenic Railway, Ven
ice in America, Dawson City and
Miniature Railway.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07
Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office.
Notice for PubIic Gala

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of
instructions from the cOmmiss Oner Of the gen
eral land Office under the authority vested in
Statut S. us amended by the act of congress an
proved February Goth, 1895, we will proceed To
OTTER at public sale on the 10Th day OF June next
al me hour OF III O'Clock a. m at this office the
following tracts of land to-wit: the nwK SCI
and the sW4 sw4, Sec. 2, T. IA N, r. 80 E. "
M, containing so acres.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are advised to file their
claims in this Office on or before the day above
designated for the commencement of said sale,
Otherwise their rights will be forfeited
Done at the U. S. land office at Walla WalIs
Washington, this 9th day of May, 1901.
JOHN NJ. HILL, Register
THOMAS MOSGROVE Receiver
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07
POPULAR FASHIONS.
THE PICTURESQUE AND THE CON.
VENTIONAL FIND EQUAL FAVOR

Empire Evening Dress - The Com
slant BOlerO-Stitched Cloth Gowns.
The Low Couture Is Smart. but Not
Generally Becoming.
1t is rather curious, in looking at pic
lures of dresses fashionable in 1901
and again at those of 1901, to find the
short wasted empire gown a prona-
nent favorite in both. The newest
form of empire dress, which is perhaps
the oldest, is particularly CHARMING.
with It's short jeweled belt, whence
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07

1t ls now generally known and under
stood that drunkenness liz a disease and
not weakness. body filled with poi
son and nerves completely shattered by
periodical or constant Use OF Intoxicating
liquors, requires an antidote capable of
neutralzlng and graduating this poison,
and destroying the craving for intOxi-
cants. Sufferers may now cure themselves
at home without publicity or loss of time
from business by this wonderful HOME
GOLD CURE which has been perfected
after many years of close study and treat
ment OF inehriates. The faithful use ac-
cOrding to directions of this wonderful
discovery is positively guaranteed to cure
the most obstinate case, no matter how
hard drinker. Our records show the
marvellous transformation Of thousands
"f drunkards into sober, industrious and
upright men.
WIVES CURE YOUR HUSBANDS ! /!
CHILDREN CURE YOUR FATHERS f!
ms remedy is III no sense a nOstrum but
is a specific for this disease only, and ia
so skillfully devised and prepared that it
is thoroughly soluble and pleasant to the
taste, so that it can be given in cup OF
tea or coffee without the knowledge of the
person taking it. Thousands of Drunk
ards have cured themselves with this
priceless remedy, and as many more have
been cured and made temperate men by
having the CURE administered by low
ing friends and relatives without their
knowledge in coffee or tea, and believe to-
day that they discontinued drinking of
their own free will. DO NOT WAIT. Do
not be deluded by apparent and misead-
ing Improvement" Drive out the disease
at once and for all time. The HOME
GOLD CURE is sold at the extremely low
price OF One Dollar, thus placing within
reach of everybody a treatment more eff
fectual that Others costing $25 to $50
Full directions accompany each package
Special advice by skilled ply sicians when
requested without extra charge. Sent
prepaid to any part of the world on re-
| ceipt of One Dollar Address Dept. E 545,
EDWIN B GILES & COMPANY, 233O
and 1882 Market Street, Philadelphia.
All correspondence strictly confidential
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07

The Mechanics Institute at Roches-
ter has obtained space in the Educa-
lohal division of the Pan-American
Exposition for an exhibit. The pic
lures TO be placed on view are three
slzes-28 by % inches, % by IA inches
ana by inches. Room for 80 Of the
largest size has been given to the In
stitute.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07

one of the novelties promised by
sonii rmilp Sousa, "The March King"
Lor the Pan-American Exposition Band
concerts Is the new Sousa March
han to the Spirit of Liberty" which
ne composed for the dedication of the
lafayette Monument in Paris last
Fourth of July. A"0'
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07
Timber Culture, Final Proof
tice For Publication.
James Robb.

United States Land Office, Spokane Faus
Wash, May 29 1901 Notice is hereby pivaT,,
that lanes Robb of Winona. Wash, has fled
VIM A. Inman U. s. Commissioner st his ofSae
in Coltax, Wash, on the 9th day OF august Ion
on timber culture application No 36li, for the the
> > +. quarter OF section No. A, in Township No
nesses: Robert J. Park, John J. Bell. isaac w
Nlesz, Robert H. Sutherland, all OF Winona'
WASH. WILLIAM H. LUDDEN, Repister
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07
Notice of Settlement of Final Ac-

Notice of Settlement of Final Ac-
count.
In the superior court of Whitman county.
state of Washington.
In the matter of the estate of Marvin Smith
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that James e. Combs.
administrator of the estate of Marvin
Smith deceased, has rendered and
presented for settlement and filed in said court
his final account of his administration of said
estate, and that Tuesday, the 18th day of
June; 1901, al the hour OF 10 o'clock a. m, Of
said day, at the court room Of SAID court. i'm the
city OF COlfaX, Whitman county, state of Wash
ington, has been duly appointed by the said
court tor the settlement of said account at
winch time and place any person interested in
said estate may appear and file his exceptions
IN writing to said account and contest the same
Dated May 18th 1901
SEAL W W. RENFRFW Clerk
TrimbIe II PattisOn, attorneys for estate,
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07
Timber Culture, Final Proof-No-
tice for Publication.
HenrY s. Hunt

United States Land Office, Walla Walla. Wash
April 18th. l90l.-Notice is hereby given that
Henry ). Hunt, has filed notice of Intention
commissioner, at his Office in Colfax, Wash. on
Saturday, the 18th day of June 1901 IN
timber culture application No. 1868, for lots /.
z ana 8, OF secton No. 3, in township No 16
Henry D. Yates and John W Martin OF FL
berton, Wash, Henry p. BilIps and Francis M
Billips of COlfax Wash. Al
JOHN NJ HILL Raoietor
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07

The little bee is very busy at the
Pan-American Exposition, gathering
and storing honey in glass hives in fuII
view Of visitors.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07

A searchlight on the Electric Tower
OF the PanAmerican Exposition casts
rays for distance of so miles.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07

am now prepared to do all kinds of
land business, homestead entries and
proofs, contests, etc Have had 90 years
experience in land cases. ". A. Inman.
U. :. Commissioner CeIlax. Wash. Office
with II. W. Golf Ellis block.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07
THE HOME GOLD CURE.
An Ingenious Treatment by Which
Drunkards are Being Cured
Daily in Spite of Themselves.

NO Noxious Doses. No Weakening of
the Nerves. A Pleasant and Posi-
tive Cure for the Liquor Habit.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07
Miscellaneous

Petroleum leases to r L DabneY.
Extensions of petroleum leases.
Assignments of petroleum leases.
J Alderman to the public-Plat of ceme-
terry.
A L Mortimer to A G Hemingway, bill of
sale 400 bu whe at-$125
Geo w Reid and wife, discharge in bank
ruptcy.
ID Addington to r T Dabney extension
Of petroleum lease.
Leases.
H S Gransch to VIM Quigle pit Its blk 8
Cotton.
Fl S Gransch to f Hobler pit 1t l bk s
Cotton
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07
Real Mortgages.

Geo + Livingstone to A l. Hill Sc or
~ Ii 10 ...... ..................
Henry Arrasmith to B G Iny Co sc
or 16 44..........
L X Luce to VIM M Follis hf W hf
sw Or ne or NV or sw or % 16 45 !.
Thos j Adams to A W Mott sw or NV
or and lots 2 4 3 Is 45..
Geo 2 Hargrave 10 Alfred Coolidge SO
or hf he or lots IL II Al $780,.
Fannie A Keeney to Colfax Milling
Co 1t 6 blk Is p & P ad to Colfax.
} Z Schenck to 1st Nat Bk Colfsx
hf IL 10 IL ............. .....
VIM Laird to D l Co Sc or II II As -.
VIM Laird to d Co Sc or IL II 10
Geo w Hobbs to Jas A Gilbert s hf
sW or IL II Al
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07

The Equitable Gold Bonds pay > per
cent, whereas Government Bonds nav
less than 3 per cent.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07

Assets of the EQUITABLE
II w5ic IAN 1901 e.. ga o 800, 59S, O63
is surplus to policy holders.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-06-07
Releases of. Mortgages.

Thos Balken to Lantie Fo lett It's 2 3 blk
2 Geo T Huffman ad Tekoa.
DICo to Fl Quinn 1t 3 blk Is Huffman's
End ad Tekoa-$l0S.6
Bunnell & Emo Inv Co to Henry Arrasmith
Sc or 16 44-$240.
OF Huling to D B Conrad-$115O.
G w McNeel to J L Baldwin sw or II IS
As $500
Penn Mtg Inv Co to John A Stipe Sc or %
ne or 26 IL AZ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
Low rate. to Bunaio Exposition

via the Nickel Plato road. Three
through trains daily, with vestibuled
sleeping cars and excellent dining car
service. meals being served on the
American club meals plan, ranging in
price from IS to 81. Chicago depot
Van Buren, street and Pacific avenue,
on the elevated loop.
Write John Y Callahan, general
agent, Ill Adams street, Chicago. for
full information and beautifully Illus
trated descriptive folder of the expo
sition bulldogs and grounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22

Lots of hot shot for tonight. Below
are a few:
Turkish bath towels. &c apiece.
Ladies' uuderVests. &c
Mems soc fancy stripe underwear,
19c.
Children's 25c red ribbed hose, 10c.
Black ribbed hose, Sc.
Linen colored dress skirts, 19c.
Summer corsets, 15c.
Candy, Sc per pound.
Fresh cut carnations. 1c each
All at McCabe's new store tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
Saloon Notice.

Opening lunch tonight at $50 Tenth
street. III. Schmacht.
The Buffalo sample room. SIG
Twcnty-fourth street. will be open for
business Saturday. Z. G. Heder,
proprietor
Turtle and chicken lunch tonight
at Ponce DE Leon saloon, opposite the
postoffice
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
How Birds Dress wounds.

Many birds. particularly those that
are prey for sportsmen. possess the fac
ulty Of skillfully dressing wounds.
Some Will even set bones, taking their
own feathers 10 form the proper band
ages. A French naturalist writes that
OH number Of occasions he has killed
wookcocks that were when shot con-
valescng from wounds previously re-
ceived.
In every instance he found the old
injury neatly dressed with down pluck
ed from the stem feathers and skillful-
ly arranged over the wound, evidently
by the long beak of the bird. In some
Instances solid plaster was thus form
ed, and In others bandages had been
applied TO wounds or broken limbs.
One day he killed bird that evident
ly had been severely wounded at some
recent period. The wound was covered
and protected by sort Of network OF
feathers. which had been plucked by
the bird from It's own body and so ar
ranged as 10 form plaster. completely
covering and protecting the wounded
surface. The feathers were fairly net
ted together. passing alternately under
and above each other and forming a
textile fabric of great protective pow
er.-Youth's Chronicle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
Masfer DefniIA.

Business is made up of details. of lit
tie things, and whoever attempts to
shivk th1m " IA fail. or course II Is
disagreeauIe to spend large part OF
ones time OH the dry. uninteresting
items OF the routine of business. They
are tedious, but no great success was
ever built up without close and careful
attention to the little principles upon
which success depends.
There can be no system without de-
tails: but, an effective system once
formed. disagreeable. dry drudgery dis
appears and doing business becomes a
pleasure instead of bore. However,
while we urge the most careful atten-
ton to trifies, we would enter a word
Of warning against becoming slave to
them. We know men who are all de-
tail. who spend nearly all their time in
little things and never get time to do
great things. Boy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07

A writer IN The American Y Ray
Journal tells of some unusual expert.
ments upon insects with Roentgen rays.
box was made. half of wood and
half of sheet lead. In the wooden half
a number OF larvae of flies, bees, bee
ties and other insects were placed. and
the box was then put in the field OF the
y rays. The insect colony at once be-
came greatly excited and after crawl
Ing TO and fro finally emigrated to a
worm 10 the leaden half of the box,
where the rays could not penetrate.
The experiment was repeated many
times and always with the same result
A similar experiment was tried with
the blind larvae of certain species OF
beetle. A number Of them were placed
In an open cigar box, which also con.
tanned a metal box with an opening.
No sooner were the rays turned on
than the insects showed signs of dis
tress. Their uneaslness increased, and
In little while they all sought refuge
I'm the metal box. AS the larvae In the
second experiment were entirely sight
less their perception Of the rays must
take place through the nerves of the
skin
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07

A certain government officer was
noted for being a hard taskmaster to
those who were under him, the serv.
ants in his own establishment being
no exception. His valet was expected
to be on duty $50 full days in the year
Being detailed TO accompany a scien.
tific expedition on an extended cruise
the officer unbent little in communi.
eating the news to his personal attend
ant.
"Well, James," he said, "how would
you like to go with me around the
world?"
"Do we 60 from east to west, sirT'
asked the valet.
Yes
eve lose day in going that way
don't we"
1--WE do"
"Well, sir. I'd like II first rate. II
would give me one day OFF,"
His master was so pleased with the
aptness of the retort that he gave him
week off to prepare for the trip
Youths Companion.