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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-06
Did You Ever Notice This9

January and October in the same
year always begin with the same
day OF the week. The case is the
same with April and July, with
September and December, and with
February, March and November.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-06
with all Cash Purchases.

With every cash sale amounting
to $1.00 we will give a chance on a
beautiful $500 doll. This agree
ment stands good commencing
Saturday, December 9th, until
Christmas eve. Remember, tickets
go with cash purchases only.
D. LEvITAN, L'Anse.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-06
Holiday Goods.

We now have unpacked and on
display at our store the most ex-
tensive line OF Christmas and New
Year goods in the county. Hun
dreds of new things. Come in and
select now. d. LEvITAN, L'Anse.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-06
36,OOO,OOO TONS.
Estimated Tonnage Through 500
Canal This Year.

1t is estimated from the reports
of tonnage thus far passing the 500
canal this season that the years
total will nearly reach $4,000, 900
tons. The November tonnage,
amounting to Abb, 900 tons,
brought the total to December 1st
to over 30, 600, 900 tons.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-06
NOTICE

desire to inform the public that
the probate office, in the Court
House, L'Anse, will be open on
Monday of each week, from 10
o'clock a. m. to 3 o'clock p. m. until
further notice.
[l1-6.t4l JAMES MCMAHON,
Judge of Probate.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-06
Coal Stove for Sale.

A hard coal stove, almost new,
for sale at bargain. Inquise of
Q1-22tD Octave SIoorTE,
L'Anse, Mich.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-06
Attention. L. 0. T. Nj. M.

There will be- election OF officers
next Monday evening, Dec. 9th, at
the meeting OF Meadow Brook Hive,
No. 554, Ladies OF the Modern
Maccabees. A full attendance is
requested. BY order Of the Lady
Commander.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-06

We are still selling boys all wool
REFERS at $2.95. The VIM. Kitz
Co., Baraga.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-06

Children's and ladies jackets,
capes and furs selling at almost half
price. The.Wm. Kitz Co., Baraga.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-06

Did you ever hear OF beds-being
offered as cheap us The VIM. Kitz
Co. is Offering them? See their ad.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-06
Moriartv-

Majority for Moriarty, 5,241.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-26

to waste such valuable time following
that devil about! But did you not find
anything that might serve as a clew?
Nothing whatever In the woman's
room but took the liberty OF removing
this from the mantel In Morton's apart
ment"
He handed Mrs. Barnes a cabinet pho
tograph which that gentleman looked at
carefully II was the picture OF young
girl and printed on the card were the
words. "The Lily Of the Valley"
what does this amount to- asked Mr.
Barnes. This is a photograph OF little
actress who sings In the concert halls on
the Bowery."
Then you see no significance In the
fact that found II in Mora's room?'
''None whatever" said Mr.. Barnes.
THE picture is pretty and can be bought
for % cents. I'll wager that every
Johnny I'm town has one on his manteL
You do not think that II Is the photo
graph of this Mrs. Norton
"Why, no! or course not. Do you not
see how youthful this girl IL? That Is not
all artifice, though she poses as child
actress on the stage. l happen to know
that The Lily OF the Valley ts scarcely
more than l6. and she's more OF child
I'm her manner than even her years indi-
cate
shes n very pretty child" said Mr..
Mitchell taking the photograph back and
looking at IL. While thus engaged ne was
startled to hear Mr.. Barnes say In an
undertone:
Look! Look quickly at the window on
the top floor of that house' Mr.. Mitchell
did so. but merely caught glimpse OF a
man Withdrawing his head. II disap-
penred before ne could recognize II.
"Do you know who II was?" asked Mr..
Mitchell
why yes" said Mr.. Barnes. II won
der what ne s doing in that house. 1t
seems strange"
"Who IL it?" asked Mr. Mitchell again.
"You have not told me-.
why. unless ! am greatly mistaken,
should say n was your crazy lecturer
Preacher Jim"
ITO he continued
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-26
CAPT. C0ST|NE
Preparations Made for His
Funeral Next Friday Morning.

At meeting of Company f, Second
Regiment. r. r. |. NJ. held at the ar
mory last evening action was taken per-
tinent to the death Of Captain jeremiah
Costine, who organized that command
known as the Wolf Tone Guards. among
members of ST. Joseph's parish, soon
after his return from the war.
Among those who attended were Major
William Mcpherson. the original rrst
lieutenant under captain Costine; Ber-
nard McEntee. who also served as lieu
tenant under the captain Lieutenant
James Collins. Peter Creedon and Daniel
Sullivan.
The active company voted q band be
hired for the funeral Of Captain Costine
II was also voted that flowers be sent In
the name OF the company. Captain
O'Connor, Lieutenant Gallagher and Prt-
vate Rlgney were appointed as COM
inittee on music and flowers and remarks
were made by Major Mcpherson. Lieu
tenant colonel Donshue. Colonel Moran.
Deputy chief Egsn OF the police depart
ment and others
At the close of the meeting OF the ac-
tive command the former members OF
the company held meeting and voted to
parade at the funeral
Notice was given that the funeral would
be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at
the Cathedral and that all past members
and friends connected with the Second
Regiment of the Rhode Island Guards
or other military organizations were in
vited 20 meet at the armory at o'clock
on that day
The arrangements for the funeral Of
Captain Costine are entirely in charge OF
Deputy chief of Police Egan, who has
been requested by Mrs. Costine To- attend
tc the details There will be n detiil Of
s. men from the police department.
The VIII of captain Costine was filed
for probate In the municipal court yes
terday. AL ~ the property Is divided up
among surviving relatives. sum Of
money and certain real estate is left TO
his widow There II provision for the
burial of the testator In ST. Francis ceme-
terry and the erection of suitable monu-
men, r. ]. Mccarthy Is appointed ad-
ministrator OF the estate.
The will was made July -. lSa. and
was witnessed Nv James j Nolan. Jr
Minnie r. Ranney and George B. Bar
rows.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-26

Nearly an hour passed and ! was
hoping that you might arrive. Then a
woman came out and entered the car
riage. Next a man brought out trunk
which was placed on the carriage 'ea !.
and then the vehicle was driven away
And you did not follow that car
risge?"
How could do so?" was Mr. MIL
chers unsatisfactory reply
"You are right again. There are no
cabs at hand I'm this neighborhood Wen,
It's too bad. They've beaten us Tor the
time. But I'll find that woman again or
. my names not Barnes. Come. We VIII
go into the house" -
II have salready been in" said MI
Mitchell quietly. There Is nothing 10 be
gained. The woman has gone, ana she
has taekn her personal effects with her.
She left n letter for Mora In the BAKER
shop which you saw him receive. Chrl-
ously enough. the room occupied py
Mora when he calls himself Morton re-
mains untouched. | have seen the lann-
lady, and she tells me that Mrs. Morton
has left for good asked anout MT
Morton. and she replied Bless your cart,
'e's my best Iodger e is. r takes is
room by the quarter.
Ibid you ask whether he was Mrs.
Morton's husband?'
II thought IL useless question myseh'
but | also imagined that YOU mlght ex-
pect me TO ask II. so / did go she de-
cIared. as I felt assured that she would
that there was nothing between the two
but friendship In short she told the
same story which Mora told as. She had
thoroughly learned her lesson, you may
be sure
You mean that he sent letter To Mrs.
Morton instructng her how To arrange
matters? or course. What fool I've been
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-26
BEWARE or oiNTMENTs FOR CA.
TARRt3 THAT con IAlN MERCyRv

az mercury viii surely destroy the sens,
~ smell anu completely aeranse I'M,
u no,v system wnen entering AZ ,nrousa
an. mucous surfaces. such articles should
nsy.r DC used vxcepI On prescription,
tiom reputable physicians. AZ lne damage
tney wIIi do - ten ioia TO tho goou y,,,,
can possibly derive from them. fialI,
Catairn cure. manufactured by r.
,neney a. Co. Toledo. %, contains no
mercury. and n taKen Internally, acting
airectIy upon the oiood anu mueou. sur.
faces OF the system. In buying Halls
,sarrh Cure be sure you set the ssnu-
me Ia IN taken internally. ana insas an
Toledo. ohio. by r. J. Cheney q -
.sstilnonIals free.
sold by Druggists piice .5c. per Dot.
ue.
ttalrs Fnmiiy Pills ars the best
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-26
LAND FRAUDS
IN NEBRASKA
Hundreds Of Soldiers Widows
Are Accused Of Perjury.
IN TRANSFERRING CLAIMS
They Ire The Lupes Of Cattle Owners Who
Induced Than 10 Defraut the Govern
ment-0ttIeials lnvuyed
N TRANSFERRING CLAIMS

Omaha Neb.. Nov. 26.-All eyes in Me-
brsska and several other states are turn
ed on the Federal grand jury in Omaha.
and Its work is watched with fear and an
xiety by thousands OF widows OF Union
soldiers in dozen states. who have
been persuaded into making entries on
Nebraska lands owned by the govern
ment their claims then being transferred
to cattlemen in such manner that fully
ed to have been fraudulently made, while
perjury was committed in the filings.
Makers OF entries which prove TO have
been frauduently made will be indicted.
and the cattle men who induced them will
be indicted for conspiracy to defraud the
government.
Land grabbing through range widows"
has been In progress for years. The
practice has been for large cattle owners
to pay some widow to settle on a claim.
live there for five years and then sell the
land to the cattlemen. But widows were
apt 70 marry and the lands would be
given to their husbands at the last min
ute.
Some smart cattleman evolved the idea
of getting widows OF soldiers TO nle on
lands. and then transfer the claim to
himself soldiers widow Ii not COM
PEELED TO reside on the land, but must be
Identified in some way with 1t. This was
done by renting the land to the cattle
man. with the understanding that when
fnal proofs were made the land would bs
decided TO the occupants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-26
from washIngton during the coming week

from Washington during the coming week
and VIII go before the federal grand jury
with his Information. a large NUMBER
of cattle men, many of their agents and "A
stiH greater number OF heir dupes, the
widows, are I'm Omaha now and are daily
being taken before that body. II Is prob
from each set. and II convictions are se-
cured every one will bo called before the
court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-26
n. GNAS, R. NUUD
Or. |. J. SPICE, DENTIST
COAL AND WOOD.

Room sO2. Butler Exchange Third Floor.
Extraction Tree. We g0sit4Vcly s1llC lt
the failures OF others. Aruicisl lee N
inserted that defies detection a sweet.
nsalthV mouth and breath. with perfect
teeth. arr moro bcwitchirg and enticing
than fine linen. perfumes. silks or
Jewels" ParticJiar attention given 10 the
removal OF lines and hollow cheeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-26
WELL PAID FOR WORK.

For this the widow was we'll paid. They
were asked to come TO Nebraska at the
expense of the cattlemen and take up
claims. They would be paid SIS cash.
given a nice trip, and when the final
proofs of the filings were made, receive
S75 more. They were TO sign certain pa
pers which would make the transaction
entirely legal
In making her filings, each widow
makes oath that the land is for her ben
eft alone. Knowing that she would never
live on the property, and that II was FOR
the land syndicate" each woman, in
making the entry committed perjury, and
the person or agent who carried the deal
through conspired to defraud the land
department.
Entries of soldiers widows claims be-
came the principal business al the five
land offices In Nebraska. They came by
hundreds. Nebraska, Kansts and Mis-
souri, were good field but Iowa was the
most fruitful recruiting grounds. Illinois.
Minnesota. Michigan. Indiana. Ohio and
Pennsylvania each furnished its quota.
There were scattering entries from many
other states. also.
Forty-three widows ade entry at the
Rushville land office on November Is.
1902. Some OF these have been bona fide
entries, but, comiTg In such numbers.
they are under suspicion. During the first
half OF November, II Is said, there were
five hundred fraudulent entries within
the state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-26
GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATION.

Colonel John s. Mosby. agent of the
public land department of the govern
ment was sent to Nebraska TO tear down
Illegally constre cted fences He saw The
condition OF affairs and wrote to the de-
partment and was Siven orders TO Sc
cretely investigate the matter. He was
called 10 Washington to make his report
three weeks ago II bore fruit at once.
The United states attorney for Ne
braska was ordered to bring the matter
before the grand Jury here and to prose-
cute all cases to the end.
w r. Lesser. special agent Of the de-
partment In Nebraska, was called to
Washington to explain why he had not
reported that frauds were being perpe-
trated He was suspended from office
pending a thorough investigation and was
ordered to return TO Omaha and appear
before the grand jury to tell what he
knew II Is said several other govei ~
ment officials VIII heve 10 make explana-
tions.
Not long ago, IL IL said. a company OF
widows were taking claims for one Of the
largest ranches In the state. As each
band of widows came in members was
given numbers to enter al the land office.
These numbers represented claims In n
straight line for 10 miles. Each claim was
40 acres wide and one mile long. When
the end OF the ~ miles was reached a
right angle turn was made, and another
~ claims taken up. one hundred and
sixty claims were taken up and fenced.
In the centre was an immense body OF
land one-half larger than the STATE or
Rhode Island, and the fence on the ranch
surrounded the whole area OF 1900 square
miles.
Other cattlemen did likewise. although
not to the same extent. They are the men
I'm the background. but the widows Will
suffer as much. IL not more. than the cat
h. Ia f,ln "A Rre
hef. Of agents one OF the so-cailed
LAND syndlcates" through which the
leaders work has more than hundred
agents searching for women whom they
wish t6~induce 10 take up land for their
benefit. one OF these agents, speaking
OF the matter, said
ADMITS BIG FRAUDS.
Don't | know the whole business is a
fraud? or course. do. But | don't be-
lieve I am running any risk. and | don't
think the women are, either. In the FIRST
place. N the government should begin 10
prosecute he women who have been
guilty of perjury IN this land stealing
business there are not enough peniten-
tiaries I'm the United states 90 hold them.
As for the fellows who have persuade
ed Them 10 make these iings. ! am ready
To admit. that we are one thousand times
more guilty than they. but know That
We arc not IN any danger for the govern
ment has known all abou, n for NJ least
wear and you have not heard OF any OF
us beirg arrested or indicted. have your
Ito my positive knowledge the Interior
departuent has known all about II for n
year and n half and II has done moth ng.
les great big conspiracy. and It's rant
ncations extend even to Washington
In certain quarters IL said several
officials and employees n the land uv-
partment have been paid TO wink at tne
frauds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-26
HELLO! WHAT IS ITP

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for $l.VO, Star Printing Company, 80
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Union.
Evening star., 1902-03-03
PASSED BY THE SENATE.
Favorable Action Taken on tho Irriea.
tion Bill.

Favorable Action Taken on the Irriea-
ton Bill.
The irrigation bill was passed by the SEN
ate Saturday afternoon without q roll CALL
the sentiment in favor of it being unani-
nous. The measure provides that all
moneys received from the sale Of public
lands in Arizona California, Colorado
Idaho. Kansas. Montana. Nebraska. Neva-
da, New Mexico, North and South Dakota
Oklahoma. Oregon, Utah, Washington and
Wyoming. beginning July 1. be devoted to
the construction Of irrigation works for the
reclamation Of arid lands the work to be
done and the money expended under the d.
rection OF the Secretary Of the Interior.
After The stars report of the proceedings
OF the Senate was closed Saturday after
noon MIR. Berry (Ark), Mr.. Hoar Mass
MT. Bacon CGa), Mr.. Teller (Col). Mr. Gal
nnger On. H), Mr.. Patterson (Col0. Mr..
Rawlins (Utah) and Mr.. Clay (Ga) ali sup
ported the measure
Mr.. Frye then moved that the bill to pro-
vide for ocean mail service between the
United States and foreign ports and the
common defense; to promote commerce
and to encourage the deep-sea fisheries
known as the shipping BILL be taken up
The motion prevailed the effect of 1t being
10 make the measure the unfinished busi-
ness. MIR. Frye said it was his purpose to
press the bill continuously except when ap-
preparation bills were brought forward for
consideration. The conference report on
the Philippine tariff bill then was called
up and adopted.
After a short executive session the Sena te
adjourned at 4:32 pm
Evening star., 1902-03-03
Trustees Sale of Valu=
able Improved and Unim-
proved Real Estate.

-. BY virtue of = decree Of the Supreme Court Of
se n Gf 1ea on N,
trustees will offer for sale, at public auction. ln
Ss5 q the P5sm'es on ave- MED
TER-PAsT -FOUR PM. the following described
real estate. first AZ whole. and afterwards In
All those certain pieces and parcels Of land and
premises situate and being In the city of Wash
.eyentys six l7ej, seventyseven 90. seventy eight
four: four go, eighty ave $50, eighty tss ninety
9O). ninetyone (91,, ninetytwo (s2l. ninety three
tss}.. . ninety seven 81 and ninetyveisht lssj in
square twelve hundred and forty-two 12i2l. In
ns Of
as follows; Beginning at point on the south line
s12 ibeass S feet sssi Of fhe '
st. two hundred and seventy (27ol feet. thence
o to 1 the north line Of So
north line Of Dumbarton ave. two hundred and
seventy (27g feet. and thence north two hundred
containing sixty four thousand and eight hundred
"a SEQ 20 square feet Parts re Of f. sublots seventy.
large brick and frame dwelling known as prem
ises No $685. Sd Dumbarton N M ave NV
will offer for SALE at public auction, in front of
the property. the following described real estate,
Also lot twelve u21. in square one hundred and
~ alns tsSs s. feet and Gashali S: g. ,nfs %
north, and running hack with that depth one hum
dred and ffty-ive 055) feet ten C1O) inches, said
lot twelve Q2) containing ninety-two hundred
IS, 200 square feet, more or less. Said lot Is
improved.
Terms Of sale: One-third 90 cash on day of
sale, balance in two ~ equal ipstaIlments, pay
able in a. and two (2) years from the day OF
sale, with interest at per cent per annum, pay
able semi-annually, secured by a deed Of trust
upon the property sold, all cash, at the option
OF the purchaser or purchasers. COnyeyancng.
revenue stamps, etc, at cost Of purchaser pur-
chasers.
If the property in square twelve hundred and
forty-two Q242l be sold whole deposit Of
purchaser on acceptance Of the bid, but II the
same shall be sold In lots parcels. proper
tionate part thereof shall be deposited by each
purchaser at the time of SALE deposit Of two
hundred fifty dollars tS250) will be required
OF the purchaser of lot twelve G2). square
hundred and twenty-five Q22), at time of sale.
If the terms of sale to either OF said parcels
be not complied with within fifteen Us, days from
day of sale the trustees the right TO resell
at the risk and cost OF the defaulting purchaser.
Prospective purchasers may submit bids to either
Of the undersigned trustees for the whole any
part of the above described property before the
sale takes place.
JOHN C. HEALD
Columbian bldg
LEONARD ]. MATHER,
Fendall bldg.
JESSE SLINGLUFF
Maryland Trust bldg. Baltimore. Nd.
GIST BLAIR,
Corcoran bldg
JAMES W. RADCLIFFE, Trustees.
AuctiOneer fe20-d&ds
Evening star., 1902-03-03
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.
Decrease Of $1,37o,s4e for the Month
''- Of February.

j, The treasury statement Of the public debt
shows that at thea close of business Febru-
ary Is the debt, fess cash In the treasury.
amounted to sloo4,s5e,tD2, decrease for
the month of s1,s73s46.'ss' The debt is reca-
pitulated as follows; ID
1nterest-bearing debty1 $685., ,021 .160. Debt
on which interest has ceased since matur-
ity. $1.S16,27O. Debit. Bearing no interest,
1891 ,bsO,4 ,4ss. Totabs S1,s29.917 ,91s. This
amount. however. dses not include 6.O75.-
standing which are offset by an equal
d De- mpt,ea I;aea The eash the . treasury vi is
$3.50. O.OOO 600: trust fundy, $S16. .075 ,Os9: gem
pesltaries, s11s Total. 81 .222. .652 soe,
against which there are demand liabilities
leaves M a cash baiaase 54 3 hand & Of sss5.ssl.-
S6S. - .,,., SS..e
Evening star., 1902-03-03
JAMES W. RATCLIFFE. AUcTIoNEER.
TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO-STORY BRICK HOU!
NO. 4O1 THIRD STREET SOUTHWEST; AL
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TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO-STORY BRICK HOUSE
NO: 4O1 THIRD STREET SOUTHWEST: ALSO
THREE FRAME HOUSES NOS. 607, 500 AND
OIL l. STREET SOUTH WEST.
BY virtue Of two certain deeds Of trust recorded
respectively, In Iibers 1888 and 1899. folos 25S
and "a ct seq, of the land records Of the District
OF Columbia. and at the request Of the parties
cured thereby, the undersigned trustees win offer
for sale by public autcon In front Of the respect
I've premises, FRIDAY, THE FOURTEENTH
DAY OF MARCH. 1902, AT FOUR O'CLOCK PM,
the following described real estate situate In the
city OF Washington, District OF Columbia, to wit:
Lot numbered forty (l0 in Fannie A. Moore's sub
division OF certain lots In square numbered five
hundred and thirty-six $3.50.
ON THE SAME DAY. AT HALF-PAST FOUR
O'CLOCK p. M. the east forty seven 47l feet front
on L street OF lots numbered eighteen 1S) and
nineteen Q9), in square numbered five hundred
900. running back the same width forty (4O) feet
together with all the improvements, rights, etc.
Terms Of sale: On each parcel one third cash,
the balance in one and two years, with interest
from the day Of sale at per cent per annum. Sc
cash. at the option Of the purchaser purchasers
deposit Of 500 each house required at time
Of SALE II terms Of sa e not compiled with In
fifteen days from day Of sale the trustees reserve
the right to resell the property at the risk and
cost Of the defaulttng purchaser purchasers.
after hvs days advertisement Of such resale or
sales In some newspaper published in Washington,
D. O. All conveyanclng. recording, stamps. etc.
" ' Join WAITER Jr.. Surviving Trustee.
JOHN WALTER, Jr., Trustee
81. II. BERGMAN, Trustee.
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