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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-12-18
The MaDkGy Mfg. Company,
Ar BANKRUPT SALE

This purchase very fortunate and opportune
One-brought to about $4,000 worth Of
bed suites dressers, washstands and sdeboards,
bright and new, direct from the factory, which
will dispose of virtually next-to nothing prices.
Now we ready for this great SALE the most mpor-
taut furniture event offered YOU sale that will
make new history in business. High class, up-to-
date thoroughly reliable furniture at much less than
cost of manufacture. We want you to to this
sale, and compare the furniture with that You
buy elsewhere at double prices We will
leave to you then Judge say where the greatest
values can be had. 1t is only through a purchase of
this kind that these stupendous bargains made pos
sibe-a chance that comes your way but seldom. This
will be quick decided event. the stock be clear
ed out at once have for storage purposes
If You have any particular fancy about style wood
pattern, YOU had better early the very thing
you want may be gone Judges Of furniture making
and exceptional values are especially requested TO i'll
spec these goods, and examine every detail of quality
workmanship and durability Owing to limitation OF
space cannot give details of this irresistible sale
We cordially invite correspondence from prospec-
tive buyers who cannot visit us i'll person.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-12-18
Facts about Medicine.

"If your Vinol is such won-
derful stuff, what's the need of
harping about it so much in the
paper? There are twenty medi-
cines advertised in every sheet,
and | don't believe what they
say about any of them" Such
was a remark heard in the
store.
We answer: We advertise
Vinol because we have found
it good thing for cough, lung
troubles, insomnia, weak
women and children, old
people and rundown folks.
We advertise Vinol under our
own name, and with our own
guarantee because ii is different
from the twenty medicines our
friend alluded to. For instance,
it is not secret preparation.
1t is endorsed by physicians.
1t has a surprising record of
cures right here in town. Ii
has our absolute guarantee of
money back if you are not
helped.
We advertise Vinol TO in
crease its usefulness.
It's pleasant TO take.
|. TAGGART,
DRUGGIST.
Mail orders Supplied 81 per RoHie Express Paid
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-11

STATE OF COLORADO,
COUNTY OF GILPIS,
In. the District Cour
Charles A. Wagner and Louisel
Askew, partners aoing business
under the firm name OF "Wag-
ner i Askew,' c,rrs
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-11
Notice of Forfeiture.
first pub dec ii-last JIM 1. 1909

Central City, Colorado. December sth. 1907
To Nicholas Schwegel. Otto II. +. Goeiz Hugo
Goetz, George W. Bathey and Il. W. Davis, and
To each of you:
You are hereby notified that ! have expended
during each Of the years lsas, 1899, 1900 and 1901
the sum OF one hundred dollars, in labor and I'M
provements upon the Portland Lode mining
claim, situate In Hewkeye mining district Gil,
pin county. Colorado, the location certificate Of
said lode is on record in book 13s, at page 1872 in
the office of the county clerk and recorder of
said county. in order to hold said claim under
the provisions of section 2s2l of the revised stat
utes of the United States. and the amendment
thereto. approved January 22nd. 1880, concerning
annual labor upon mining claims. being the
amount required to hold said lode. for the said
years. up to December Sist. 1901. And II within
ninety days from the personal service OF lhis no.
tice. or within ninety days nfter the publication
thereof, you fail or refuse contribute your
proportion Of such expenditure rs co-owners,
your interest in the said claim will become the
property OF the undersigned. your co-owner who
has made the required expenditure. hy the terms
Of said section. MICHAEL KANE.
first pub dec ii-ast pub March II.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-11
LOCAL ITEMS

The Presbyterian Sunday school will
give short program in connection with
a Christmas tree.
II. B. Blythe of Denver, relief agent,
is in temporary charge OF the business of
the Wells, Fargo Express Co. in this
city.
Mr.. Wilson, chief engineer for the new
Yankee Hill railroad is sick with the
tousolitis.
ID. Z. Lewis this week sold his house
on Eureka street to Mrs. Emily Jones.
On Tuesday while Frank Millsl was
driving up The hill leading from Chase
Culch to the Casey, the double trees on
the wagon broke and IL started back.
Mills attempted to jump but tripped
and fell on his arm, bruising in some.
The wagon was smashed to pieces.
Gus Meyers was this week adjudged
insane before the county court and yes
terday Sheriff Cody took him to pri.
vate slnitarium at Pueblo.
Franz Cody had his collar bone brok-
en- last Thursday evening in trying to
test his strength with that OF one Of the
horses he drives. At quitting time he
was leading one OF the horses in the
barn, when the horse decided to turn
around catching him between the side
OF the barn and his shoulder with the
above result. Spears is driving his
team.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-11
Notice OF Final Settlement.
l, the matter of the estate of Robert Edwal

deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that on Monday, the
tyeuty-ninth day of December, A. d. 1897, being
ono Of the regular days of the December term
State of Colorado, ]. William o. Edwards. ad-
ministrator with the win annexed OF Robert
edwards. deceased, of said estate, will appea r
before the judge of said court, present my final
settlement as such adrninistrator, pray the APP
Trcvn' of tie eainc, and will then Apply to be
time and place any person in interest may ap-
pear md present objections to the same If any
therc be-
9th 1902. WILLIAM q. EDWARDS.
Administrator with will annexed of the estate
OF Robert Edwards. deceased.
first pub Nov 27-last pub Dec IS.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-11
STATE OF COLORADO,
COUNTY OF GILPIN,
In the District Court.
The Hawley Merchandise Conf

COUNTY OF GILPIN,
In the District Court.
The Hawley Merchandise Conn.,
pany. corporation,
Henry Keast,
Defendant.
The People Of the State of Colorado, to Henry
keast. the defendant above named, GREET
ING:
You are hereby required to appear in an action
tiff in the District Court of Gilpin county. State
of Colorado. and answer the complaint therein
within twenty days after the service hereof. II
served within this county; or. II served ont Of
this county. or by publication. within thirty days
after the service hereof exclusive Of the day of
service; or Judgment by default will be taken
against you accurdng to the prayer OF the con-
plsint: anil il copy of the complaint in the
above entitled action he not served with this
summons, or IL the service hereof be made ont of
this state, then ten days additional to the time
hereinabnve specified for appearance and answer
will be allowed before the taking oI judgment by
default Is Aforesaid.
The said action is brought to obtain iudgment
against yon for the of one hundred thirty
and Sj-lt0 dollars debt with interest thereon and
for costs nf suit, vii. mere fully appear from
is here made: copy OF which IL hereto attached
And you are hereby notified that If yon fail to
appear. and t. answer the said compliant as
above required. the said plaintiff will take jndg-
mcnt against you AS prayed for in It's complaint
herein.
Given under my hand and official seal at Gen.
trn City. in said county This 2d dap q Novem-
Der, A. ID. l9Oi MORRIS HAZAhD,
frst pub doc It-last inn T. 1909
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-11
Henry Keast,

The People OF the State of Colorado. to Henry
Keast the defendant above named, GREET
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-11
Notice or fFsnarsettlsment.
In the matter Of the Estate Of Mary Ann James

w uec6hB6u.
Notice is hereby given, that on Monday tho
ssh day of December A. d. 1902, being Que of
the regular days of the December term of the
ounty Court of Gilpin County, in the State of
colorado, l, William Walters, administrator Of
said estate will appear before the Judge OF said
curt, present my final settlement us such ad.
ministrator pray tho approval of the snme and
i'll thon apply to be discharged as such admin
istrator. At which time and place any person
v interest may appear and present objections
Il -, same IL any there be.
Dated at Central City, Colorado. November
st,. i.O2. WILLIAM WATERS,
administrator of the Estate of Mary Ann
araa Waters. deceased.
LIST pub Nov. 2i-last. Dec. Is. 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-11
Administrators Notice.


Eatate Of Herman Peterson. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed admin
isntor of the estHte of a msrWnn Ss % Late
deceasrd, hereby gives notice that he will appear
before the County Court of Gilpin county, at tho
term, 1902, on the last Monday in January next,
being January &c. 1903, at which time all persons
requested to attend for the purpose of having the
s;lrne adjusted. All persons indebted to said es
tate are requested to make immediate payment
PERCY Il. ALSDoRF.
Administrator.
list pub Dec 11--last Jan Ii 1902.
STATE OF COLORADO.
COUNTY OF GILPIS,
Charles A. Wagner and Louise
Askew, partners aong business
under the firm name OF "Wag-
ner 4 Askew," Summons
Henry Keast,
Defendant
The People OF the State of Colorado to Henry
iSG: kses'' the defendant above n'n'd' GREET
You are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against yon by the above named plain
tifs in the District Court of Glpin county, State
of Colorado, and answer the complaint therein
within twenty days after the service hereof. if
county, or by publication. within thirty days af-
ter the service hereof. exclusive of the day of
vice: or Judgment by Cefault VIII Do taken against
you according to the PRAYER of the complaint;
and if copy of the complaint in the above en-
titled action he not served with this SUNNI ms.
or if the service hereof I've made of this state,
then teh days additional to the time hereinabove
specified for appearance and answer will be al
lowed before the taking of judgment By default
as aforesaid.
The said action is brought to recover jndg-
ment against you for the sum of two hundred
twenty nine and 65-i0o (s22a Gi-lOo) dollars and
interest one hundred tfty-three and O3-10O
(Si53 OS-lC0l dollars, parcel thereof at eight per
cent l1r mum from October sd 1901. and in
.erest seventy-six and 90 100 (S72 62-l0o) dol
.ars. parcel thereof at eight per cent per annum
from June sd 1899 and for costs of suit as will
more fully appear from the complaint in said ac-
| ton to which reference is here made; copy OF
which is hereto attached.
| And you are hereby notified that If you fail to
appear. and to answer the said complaint as
above required. the said plaintiff will take judg-
| ment against you by default according to the
prayer of said complaint.
Given under my hand and official seal at Gen.
tral CITY, in said county this 30th day of Noyem
| ber, A. ID. 1901. NORRIS HAZAkD,
Clerk.
| first pub dec 1i-last pub jan /.
The best taffies and chocolates and Dor
bons in the county at COUGHS confec-
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-11

Furniture stoves and Carpets
A : the Anderson Furniture Co.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-11

Bob Crispin VINO has been enjoying
the luxury Of full grown carbuncle is
out again.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-11

For boys and girls the best and latest
model OF skates at Rapin's.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-11
RUSSELL GULCH.

w. L. Robertson of the Defiance mine
will leave for New Orleans next Saturday
to confer with company.
Mark Harris left for Georgetown Sat
urday and returned Sunday.
The n. E. Sunday school is preparing
to give can,ata Christmas in connect
ion with the tree.
s. ID. Jayues has returned from a two
weeks visit in Nebraska.
Lew Harper has returned from Den
YER but is compelled To use crutches,
otherwise he is getting along nicely.
A. ID. Gaibraith and Sherman Harris,
who are attending court in Denver on
the Topeka case, spent Sunday with
their families here.
! Social dance at Ear snella hall on
Sunday, Dec. II, and Christmas day.
While coming home yesterday and in
attempting to pass quartz wagon the
cart in which Mrs. Bray and Miss Lewis
were seated overturned. The ladies were
frightened, but received no injuries. A
shaft OF the cart was broken as also one
wheel, The horse was not injured.
The following are the officers elected
by the Rcbecca lodge OF this place:
p. n. G.-Mrs. John l.. Hughes
N. G.-Miss Lizzie Urer.
V. G,-Mrs. Jennie Bray.
Sec'y. Miss Sarah Parry.
Treas.-Mrs. John Was'ey.
A new model engraving machine on
which all kinds Of fine engraving can be
done n, Rapins.
| o
fresh Eggs
Received direct from the valley ranches
at the Sauer McShane Mercantile COM
pany's store.
For boys and girls the best and latest
model OF skates at Rapins.
Furniture stoves and Carpets
A the Anderson Furniture Co.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-11

A new model engraving machine on
done ~ Rapin's.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-11

The best taffies and chocolates and bon
bons in the county at COUGHS confec
tionary store.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-11

A new stock OF tine meerschum pipes
and Gig, holders at Rapin's.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-11
fresh Egg-

Received direct from the valley ranches
at the Sauer McShane Mercantile COM
pany's store.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-09
PHILADELPHIA Produce Market.

Philadelphia, Dec. S.--Wheat-Firm and
1ac, higher; contract grade, December,
~, l,aT5Ec. Corn-Quiet; No. in export
elevator, 5in5dc. Oats-Firm: No. . white
clipped, 37a37lac FloNr-Dull and weak;
winter super, $2G0a2.s0; do. extra, S2.S3a
eSa; western winter clear, $5.l5a33O; do.
do straight, $i10a3.95; do. patent, $lai. 10.
Rye Flour--$3. 20a325 per barrel BUCK
wheat Flour-Steady: new ut $2.23a25o
higher; extra western creamery, SOC; DO.
nearby, prints. 32c Eggs-F'irm and lc.
higher, fresh nearby &c; %. western,
27c., loss of, do. southwestern, 26a26c.;
do do: do. southern, 24c, do. do. Cheese
Quiet hut firm; full creams. prime,
small, l3lac.; do. do; do. fair to good,
small l2s.a.l3lic.; do. do. do, prime,
large. 1Fi4c.: do. do, do, fair to good.
large -@3,al3c, Refined Sugals-StronS,
good demand. Cotton-Cnchangea. Tai
low--Quict but steady: city, prime in
rels, Glsc.; do dark, 5Mc'; cakes, SIC,
Live Poultry-Firm, fair demand; fowls,
loa13c: old ROSTERS. ac,; spring chick
ems, lcal3c.; ducks, !cnl3c,; turkeys, 10
13c,: geese, llal9c. Dhosscd Poultry
Firm; good demand; fowls choice west
ern, lic.: do. southern and southwestern.
l3ai3hc; do. fair to good. l2al2i2c: ola
roosters, l0c,; roasting chickens, nearby,
15alG1ac.; western do, large, l5al5lac.; do
small and medium, i3alic.; turkeys, near
hy, choice lGal7c.; do. fair to good lSn
15c,; western do, choice, l5a!6c.; do, fair
TO good, l2alic,; ducks, l3al5c,, Receipts
I'm sacks; wheat. +00 bushels; corn, i90GC
bushels: oats, u 600 bushels. Shipments
Wheat none; corn $500 bushels; oats. TO-
COO bushels.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-09
THE MARKETS.
Wall Street Review.

New York. Dec. s.-Busincss at the
stOck exchange today dWlnoled !" an a''-
i:rcGate Of barely moro than auartor
Of &; million shares sold Even with TINS
small total. transactions were consider
ably congcstcd in a few important stocks
These we're firm as rule and their tone
had q sympathetic effect nnon the gem
cral list. Amalgamat"d Copper was a
conspicuous feature and rose in common
with the copper stocks ~ runor or an
approaching settlement between the great
the advance. These rumors were denied
in statements to which a sembancc OF
official authority was given. There was
81 rather violent advance also in the price
of raw copper in London. Other CEN
lers OF strength were the local fractions
in which Manhattan was the leader. 81.
Valley stocks rose - for the common and
~, for the preferred on renewed rumors
Of project for change OF control. y
Jump Of poin,a IN Great Northern pre-. re-.
Northern Securities OH the curb. At the
same time there was somo heavy selling
of Oregon Short Line participating per
cent. bonds, the collateral for which CON
Sists of Northern Securities stock. The
movement in the stock seemed designed
to facilitate realizing in the bonds. To-
days market was practically made up
Of such movements in n. few special
stocks. Some favorable effect was pro-
Gluced by tho cold wave owing TO the
stimulating effect likely to prodnseds ,s; upon
ness was reported in exports of both
wheat and corn. which served To cmpha.
size the favorable effect of last weeks
outward movement. Todaya stock mar
ket closed firm Total sales, IA zoo shares:
Bonds We're dull and Irregular. Total
sales, par value. I,Gl3.Ci0. United States
Is registered advanced llc per cent. on
the last call.
The following quotations are furnished
The Tribune by Hnight 4 f'reese Co, 9ll-
el5 MearS Building. w. d. RunyoH, man
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-09
New York Grain and Produce Market

New York, Dec. s.-Flour-Dull bu
firmly held with wheat Wheat-Spo
firm: No. . red, SOs.c, elevator; No, rcd
7Sc. f. o. b .,atioat options throughout tn
entire session maintain "a firm undertona
and closed , firm irn at %a%c net advance
size Corn-Duil; spot firm; No, 9 at &c
elevator, sc: O. b b, ahoati No, yellow
trihe easy but later dcIelloped strength
and the close was firm at Sale, advance,
January closed 55c.; May. 1850; Decem-
ber 6l4c, .oats-Spot firm; No, 2 oats,
46%c,; standard white, .ERaH%c.; No. 3,
@hisc; No. 2 white, 37ha3724c.; No. white,
Ma37hc.: track mixed, western, nominal;
track white, STATE; options, steady all
day; closed 371ac.; December closed 3Sl5c.
Butter-Firm; extra creamery, 3Oc.; fac
tory, lGalSc.; creamery, common to choice,
2la29c.; imitation creamery, 17a2lAc.; state
dairy, eoa27c; renooyated l7a22e. Cheese,
colored, September l3iac, late, lSc.: small
white, September l3iSe; late, lsc,; large
white. September, l31&c.; late. l3c. Eggs
Firm refrigerated, l9a2lc;; western
fancy, graded, 2Sa23c.; poor TO prime. 20
a2Ic.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-09
Pictures.
Carpet SWeepers.
Smoking Tables,
parlOr Cabinets.

withstandng a rather quiet and at times
a dun market the close being strong with
May up lsaAc,; May corn closed ~ lac.
higher with oats hc better. January
Cash quotations were az follows; Flour
Steady; No. spring wheat ll12ai3Ac.; (;
No. 3, G9aNc.; No. 2 red. I2@a73&c.; no, 2
corn. Soc; No. :, 55c; No. oats, 3ll2c.;
No. white, = No. 3 white. 31a3ic,: No.
Q rye 4Sc.; good feeding barley, SGaS9c.;
fair TO choice mailing, 45ajSc.; No. l flea
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-09

400: cows. S2,50a4 %; canncrs, sl,5a2 %;
bulls. slaA9j; feeders, S375aI,t1; stuckers
y3.2iIf9ji stock heifcrs, $4,jla3; medium to
choice fresh COWS and SprlnGers, $ouI per
huld higher; common, strong; good 10
choice, $5taiO: medium 10 good, Sjaai5i
common, $22a2S.
Neuls-Receipts, 50 OoO; tops, SOS 2juS1O;
common TO good, SjjtI7
Hogs-Rcccipts, "A OoO; active, lUa9lc
lower; heavy, SG30aG. 10; mixed, Sc. 3paG,50;
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-09

Workers, s&iGO5; pigs, So; roushs. s5.5oa5,9oi
stags, $la0ay.
Sheep and Lambs Receipts 1850,
y5.5Oalt5; culis, to good, 81 25at5,lO; yea
liug5. $in42j, ewes, S2Iai; sheep, top
mixed, S.5oN3,ij culis To good Sl.I3a3So.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-09
Buffalo Stock Market.

East Buffalo, .Dec. S--Cattle--Receipts
$50; opened steady; closing lower; prime
steers, dull; shipping steers, S5a5.50;
butchers steers, S.25a550; heifcrs. S3.Ol
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-09
Scranton Wholesale Market.

Corrected by II. G. Dale, 27 Lacka. Ave.)
F'lour-$li0
Butter--(,rcamcry, e5i2a26c.; dairy, Pa
25iac
Gheese-lS lSi&alic
T,ggs-Ncarby. 3oc.; storage. nc.
Marrow Rcans-per bushel s2.S5.
Onions-Per bushel, 15a00c.
potatoes--65c. per bushel.
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seed. Sl.li; No. / northwestern. 81 20; prime
timothy seed. $3.50; mess pork, per barrel,
$l6,G2laald7j' lard, pel l0o barrels, Sio.t0a
eIs, IS, 2jaS5O; sides, SS75a9,
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Dining Room Furniture
Parlor Furniture.
Den Furniture.
Sectional Book Gases.

choice, $6aG.lo; prime, S5.G0a5.,5; good, So
ab.DN
shcep-IIigher; best wothers So 90ai.l
cHlls ara common. $i.5Oae; choice lamb
$j.i0do.p; veal calves. S7aS ..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-09
Chicago Grain Market,

Chicago. Dec. S.-Wheat was strong
throughout the entire session today, not
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-09
East Liberty Stock Market,

East Liberty Doc, s.-ca,uc+steady;
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Oil Market.

on CITY, Dec, S-Credit valances. /,
certificates, no bid: shipments. ii2,7Si b;
rcls; average 96oTl barrels; roughs, Il
9H barrels; average, $50 barrels
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-09-13

ident Buchanan's administration where
an American citizen had taken pos
session of Navassa, small guano ISL
and off the coast of Hayti He had
been ordered to leave by the Haytian
government and appealed to the United
States for protection. President Bu-
chanan sent a gunboat to the scene
and placed the man in possession of the
island, warning the Haytian govern
ment that no interference would be
tolerated, as the claim was good un-
der the guano laws of Congress- In
that case the island had belonged to
Spain from time immemorial and had
been afterwards ceded to France.
When Hayti gaineu her independence
the island was included as belonging
to her under the treaty, and the Hay
tian government set out that 1t had
always possessed the title to Navassa
since that day, refusing also several
applications for permission to work the
guano deposits upon it, In spite of
this, and the fact that the citizen had
not filed his indemnity bond. the United
States held that he was entitled to
work the island.
Mr.. Fitch says also that the letter
from Minister Buck was not in such
FORM as 10 lead' 20 the Dellef that the
United States had given up to all claims
to the island, but that Captain Rosehill
was simply advised not to commit an
act of open hostility. Though the State
Department is said to have ruled that
Japan is rightfully the owner of Marcus
Island, no such ruling has been received
here, and Col. Fitch does not believe
that there has been decision, or will
ha until Cantafn RnSaIflI has haaY crixr-
en- an opportunity to present his side
of the ca
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-09-13
The United States Government Will Be Asked to
Send a Gunboat to Place Captain Rosehil
j. in Possession of Marcus Island

! A petition to the Secretary of War
for indemnity from Japan with the fur
ther request that the United States
send a gunboat to Marcus Island to
place Captain Rosehill in possession
will be the next move in the Marcus
Island controversy, according to a
statement made yesterday by Col Thos
Fitch. Mr.. Fitch will prepare the rec
ords in the case and have them printed
and will leave for Washington about
the middle of next month to present the
matter to the State Department.
The officers of the Marcus Island
Guano Co. are busily engaged in pre-
pairing their case for presentation to
the United States government. The
facts will be set out in printed brief
containing also the maps of the island,
photographs taken there and a copy
of the communications received from
the japanese government. 1t is claim
ed now that the Japanese lieutenant
committed an overt act in ordering the
members of the expedition to leave the
island before their work had been COM
pleted, for even though they made no
claim to the island, yet as citizens of a
friendly power Japan should have al
lowed the scientific men to pursue their
Investigations without molestation. Be
sides the value of Marcus Island for
its guano deposits, and as a cable land
ing place, it is said now, that it's prin-
cipal value is for coaling station for
the United States. The formation of
the coral reed about the island with
plenty of deep water to the shore line
would permit of an entrance being cut
in the reef sufficient to allow a large
vessel to come in and coal The open