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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-31
Fire at Staatsburg, N. Y.

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y, July 31.-Miles
Hughes general store. the New York Cen
trail railroad freight house and two dwell
ings at Staatsburg ten miles north of this
city. were destroyed by fire last night. The
principal part of the village was at ore
time in great danger. The post office was
located in the Hughes store. and all mail
matter on hand was destroyed The loss
is estimated at 100000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-31
John M. King Refused New Trial.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, July 31.-The supreme
court of appeals has refused a new trial
to John NJ. King, ex-alderman, convicted Of
accepting a bride in connection with street
paving contracts. He was sentenced to
serve year in Jail and to pay fine OF
81 600 King is out on bail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-31
Fire at Hobart, Okla.

OKLAHOMA CITY, o. T, July 31.-A fire
that started yesterday at Hobart, one of the
nav towns in the Kiowa-Comanche reserva-
ton was brought under control late last
night after destroying four blocks of bust
ness buildings, including the Citizens Bank.
The loss is estimated at slO0,OOO with little
Insurance..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-31
Death Of Major w. p. Wick.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va, July 31.-Major William
P Wick, sixty-six years old. an officer in
the confederate army and a prominent citi-
zen of Northampton county. N. c.. died at
the Norfolk Protestant Hospital today from
paralysis. The body was sent to his old
home at Margarettsville, N. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-31
Place for Charles B. Hare.

ANN ARBOR. Mich. July S1.-Charles D.
Hare has accepted the appointment of gov
eminent bacteriologist in the Philippines at
a salary of $3.50. He Is the young man
who contracted the bubonic plague while
working in the laboratory of Michigan Uni
yersfty with DR.. NOog.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-31

During the past year there were 1880
permits issued to children Of fourteen years
OF age or over to work in the establish
ments Of New York, 1904 being for boys
and 7,2a7 for girls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-31
Resignation Of Lieut.. Davis.

The President has accepted the resigna-
ton of First Lieutenant Ryder Davis,
Philippine Scouts. to take effect at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-31

Mrs Carter Of Monroe Island OF the
coast of Maine, was caught out in a dory
during a recent storm and blown seventy
five miles to sea. She was picked up by L
fishing smack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-31

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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-06-13
First pub. May 80; last July 4, 1903
Contest Notice.
Department OF the Interior,

United States Land Office,
Marquette, Michigan, May %, 1903.
A sufficient contest affidavit hav-
ing been filed in this Office by Victor
Mongeau, contestant, against Home.
stead Entry No. 1858, made Febru-
airy Is, 1900, for northeast quarter
of southeast quarter, section 6, town
ship 4S NJ, range "a W., by Annie
Gaskill, contestee, in which it is al.
legged that Annie Gaskll has aban-
doned said land for more than one
year last, past and next prior to
the date herein; that she has not
fenced, cultivated, built, resided
upon or in any way or manner i'm
proved the same, and that she has
wholly abandoned the land since
date of entry, and that said alleged
absence from said land was not due
to her enlistment in the military or
naval service of the United States.
Said parties are hereby notified to
appear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation, at 10 o CLOCK
a. m, on July 9Th, 1903, before the
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bar
aga county, at L'Anse, Michigan,
and that final hearing will be held
at 10 o'clock a. m. on July 10th,
1903, before the Register and Re-
ceiver at the United States Land
Office in Marquette, Michigan.
The said contestant having, in
proper affidavit, filed May %, 1903,
set forth facts which show that after
due diligence personal service Of this
notice cannot be made, it is hereby
ordered and directed that such no
tice be given by due and proper
publication.
THOMAS ScADDEN, Register,
JOHN JONES, Receiver
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-06-13
First pub. May 30; last July 4, 1903
Contest Notice.
Department OF the Interior,
United States Land Office,


Marquette, Michigan, May %, 1903.
A sufficient contest affidavit hav-
ing been filed in this Office by Will
liam Waterford, contestant, against
Homestead Entry No. 1895, made
May 26, 1896, for east half of south
east quarter, section 4, township
AZ N, range 81 W., by Joseph
Yon, contestee, in which it is al
legged that said entryman has
wholly abandoned said land for
more than one year last, past, and
next prior to tn. date herein; that
he has not cultivated, built, resided
upon, or in any way or manner i'm
proved the same, and that he has
wholly abandoned the same for
more than one year, and that said
alleged absence from said land was
not due to entryman' enlistment in
the military or naval service of the
United States. Said parties are
hereby notified to appear, respond
and offer evidence touching said
allegation, at 10 o'clock q. m, on
July 9th, 1903, before the clerk OF
the Circuit Court for Baraga county,
at L'Anse, Michigan, and that final
hearing will be held at 10 O'Clock a..
M, on July 18th, 1903, before the
Register and Receiver at the
United States Land Office, 10 Mar
quette, Michigan.
The said contestant having, in a
proper affidavit, filed May %, 1908,
set forth facts which show that
after due diligence personal service
of this notice cannot be made, 1t is
hereby ordered and directed that
such notice be given by due and
proper publication.
THOMAS ScADDEN, Register.
JOHN JONES, Receiver.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-06-13

M. w. OF A.--Hall OF Speckled
Trout lCamp. No. 1884, Skanee.
Meetings first and third Mondays
in each month. All neighbors are
earnestly requested to attend.
Neutrality-suspicious. cordially invited.
G. FRED LUNDBERG, Clerk.
G. ]. NEWMAN, V. G.
T5-30-tf1
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-06-13
First pub. June 9; last Aug. 8, 1908.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office,
Marquette, Mich, June 3rd, 1908

United States Land Office,
Marquette, Mich, June 3rd, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act Of Congress of
June 3, 1873, entitled, IAN act for the sale Of
timber lands in the states of California, Ore
gon, Nevada and Washington Territory, as
extended 10 all the Public Land States by act
OF August 4, 1892, Agatha Hugo, Of Baraga,
county of Baraga, state of Michigan, has this
day fled in this ofice her sworn statement
No. $40, for the purchase of the N z Y of Sec
ton No. 80, in township No. ~ N, range No
"a W, 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 her claim TO said land before the
Clerk Of the Circuit Court for Baraga County,
at LAnse, Mich, on Monday, the cath day Of
August, 1903.
She names as witnesses: John Hugo, of
Assinins, Mich; Tefor Durand, of Baraga,
Mich; Louis Curtis, of Assinins, Mich James
Chosa, OF Keweenaw Bay, Mich.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file
their claims In this Office on or before said
cath day Of August, 1863.
THOMAS sCADDEN, Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-06-13
FRS, pub. june 8; last june 70. 1908.
State Of Michigan, [ :.
County Of BarAgA,

III
At q session Of the Probate Court for the
County Of Baraga, held IT the Probate Once
in said county, this Goth day of May, A. ID. 1905
Present, Honorable James Nckahon, Judge
of Probate.
In the matter of the Estate Of Philip r.
McKernan, deceased, formerly Of L'Anse,
Baraga County. Michigan.
On reading and fling the petition, duly veri-
ned, of John Q. McKernan, father Of said
deceased, praying that this court appoint .
time and place for approving the win Of said
deceased, and that due notice thereof be
given TO all persons interested, as the Court
shall direct, and that said win may be allowed
and admitted to probate, and that adminis-
tration of said estate be granted TO John Q.
hcKernan and May AcKernsn, the executors
named In said VIII;
Thereupon, It is ordered. that Monday. June
ed, 1908, at eleven O'Clock In the forenoon, be
assigned for the hearing of said petition, and
that the heirs At law Of said petitioner give
notice to the persons interested In said estate,
of the tendency Of said petition and the hear
ing thereof, by causing copy OF this order to
be published In The L'Anse Sentinel, . news
paper printed and circulating In said County
Of baraga, three successive weeks previous TO
said day of hearing. JAMES MCMAHON,
"a true copy Judge OF Probate.
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-09

We have lots of good whiskies, but Old J. II. Cutter can't be beat for puri- ty and flavor. N B. Nelson & O.
 Parties desiring their land legally surveyed, write c. w. Christian, Coun- ty Surveyor, Goodwin, Arkansas. tf
 When you're tired or sick be kind to yourself by coming to us for medicinal wines, liquors, &c. T. C. Fuibre x Go
 A. Meyer left Sunday for the Terri tory. Hts family will follow as soon as he locates and procures residence.
 Don't be selfish, if you are satisfied that Old Follmer whiskey is the best, tell your friends. T. (. Folbre & Go. sell it.
 Miss Addie Horney left Tuesday for Philadelphia to enter the Ouachita college, where she will take busi ness course.
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-09

Col. Nicely Harris, of New Castle, was mixing with his numerous friends in town this week.
 Now is the time to SOW wheat and rye. We have a fresh supply of both. Paslay < Johnson.
 Whiskey is whiskey, but Old J. II. Gutter is the best whiskeY on earth. x. B. Nelson & Go.
 Pearl Shirt Waist Sets al 15c per set -Satnrday and Monday only-of R. II Winfield x O.
 Go 10 Russell, Graham & Co., s for the genuine Corlss. Coon & Co. collars best on the market.
 If you are thinking of a trunk or a vaice. don't overlook the fact that 1 have the biggest line in town at bar gain prices. Robert L. Pettps.
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-09

Dr. k. G. Prewett, formerly of this city, now of Little Rock, was in town Monday on business.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert McClatchy, spent last Sunday in Memphis visiting relatives and friends.
 k. H. Nall, cashier of the Lee Coun- ty Bank, of Marianna, was registered at the Marion Tuesday.
 FOI SALE. A few more good lots in the Russell addition, on easy terms Apply to James Russell.
 Gus Sweet, the hustling general merchant of Widener, was a genial visitor in town Tuesday.
 Squire NJ. s. Hill, of Caldwell, was in town Monday attending court, and gave us a pleasant call.
 J. B. Hodges, Yocona, was eircu- lating around town Monday. Ills health is much improved.
 w. Nj. Baker, a white man, charged with burglary in Cross county, was lodged in jail Wednesday.
 The Corliss, Coon x Go. linen collars are the best on the market. For sale by!Fusseil, Graham & Go.
 Do you think of buying new furniture ? Then go and look at that carload just re. ceived by Brandon & Baugh.
 Old Cutter is pure Rye whiskey, and is uneXcelled for medicinal p0r- poses. N. B. Neson & Co.
 F II. Chew and J. c Barlow, Hel . na, were in town yesterday. They came overland from Raggio.
 A big line of Cooking and Heating Stoves, Ranges, and all utensils cheap for cash of Robert l. Pettus.
 Charley Taylor, formerly of this city, but now of Wynne, was registered at the Hotel St. Francis Monday.
 Don't fail to see the pretty new fancy work, sofa pillows, etc., now being shown by R. II. Winfield x Go.
 All Muslin Underwear at half price of k II. Winfield & Co.,. beginning Monday. Don't miss thls sale.
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-09

|, Rollwage and wife spent yester- day in Memphis. BUGGIEs-Gnod, better and best, at Uatcner & Stout's.
 Whose beverages are the coolest and best: Foibre X Co.'S.
 s. G. Norton spent Wednesday in Memphis on business.
 A. Muller went to Wynne Wednes day night on business.
 Mrs. E. A. RoIfe returned from Stuttgart Tuesday night.
 J. A. kimber, of Heth, was register ed at the Marion Tuesday.
 See the display of buggies and har- ness at Hatcher & Stout's.
 Vernon Hancock returned Wednes- day from Fourche bottom.
 Tiy bottle of Old Cutter. It's al- right. N E. Nelson & Co.
 W. D. Matthe. of Whitmore, was in town on business Monday.
 J. A. Hummer, of Marlanna, was in town Tuesday on business,
 Money to loan on improved Real Es- tate. Taylor, Knight & Co.
 See Taylor Knight & Go for Fire, Lite and Accident insurance. > Seed wheat, seed oats and seed rye, for sale at Pasay & Johnson's.
 Mrs A. D. Mcdaniel, of Mcdaniel, Was shopping in town Monday.
 
 Mrs NJ. N. Parrish. Helena, was reg lstered at the Marion Monday.
 K ttherine Blanks, of Widener, died Monday of malarial hematuria.
 Theodore Meyer has accepted situation with II Tipton tl Co.
 A. B. Lippmann, of Newport, was a handsome visitor in town Sunday.
 ]. l.. Pope has been quite sick for several days from bilious attack.
 Nicely X Neblett have installed Il handsome new show case this week.
 John Alderson has moved his family Into theli handsome new residence.
 There seems to be quite great deal oi sliglt illness among our citizens.
 \. C. Allen. of Brinkley, was gen la y!sltur m town Monday on business. Best assortment of boys pants in the city to be found at Russell, Graham & Go
 Dr. ]. r. McDougal, of New Castle. was prominent visitor in town Mon- day.
 Dr. and Mrs !. IT. Dunavant and The baby, spent yesterday in the Bluff ftitv.
 A SIT RIA. Bears the -.>,Ias Kind You Haze 4lseYs Bought
 ti''' a NNHzlez<w
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-09
Best assortment of boys pants in the city to be found at Fussell Graham & 

Best assortment of boys pants in the city to be found at Russell, Graham & Go.
 A big 1200 pound logging mule for sale. Apply at Consumers Cotton Oil Mill.
 Miss Hattie Mae Davis left Mon- day Tor Osceola, where she will teach school.
 Mrs. Emma Mosley went to Wynne Tuesday night to visit relatives and friends
 Chas. II. Sanders, Memphis, was shaking hands with friends in town Saturday.
 Robert l.. Pettus was confined to his room Monday from chills. He IS con valescent.
 Get prices on buggies and harness from Hatcher X Stout before buying elsewhere.
 Mrs. A. J. Vaccaro, Brinkley, ar rived Tuesday on visit to relatives and friends. MT. Wm. Montgomery has been quite sick the past week at the Hotel 1 St. Francis. =
 Mrs. Eva Bowen, nee Alley, of San Antonio, is visiting her relatives and l friends here. l J. X. Whittenton, of Franks town ship, was a business visitor in town Wednesday. Hardware in all it's variety, the best and largest stock in the city, at Russell, | Graham x Go.
 Peterson Jackson, of Democrat, was mixing with his numerous friends in town Monday.
 County court convened Monday, with Judge Folbre presiding. Routine 1 business only.
 Hatcher & Stout have just received a car load of new buggies. Call and look them over.
 neWItTs M;;:s Hs.sI Sa1vo
 For Piles, Burns, Sores.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-11-21

attacked except fiOm the sea. This. IN
view of its powerful navy. probably
superior TO that of Russia, gives IL II
tremendous advantage IN war with the
northern empire. Again 1t Is so close
to the Asiatic continent that 1t could
land It's troops In Korea or Siberia
much more rapidly than Russia could
march they over land or transport
them on the Siberian railway. Again
the 42.OOO.OOO japanese are more close.
~ knit by national ties. by loyalty.
and patriotism. than any equal mum.
Der Of people Oh the face Of the globe.
In this respect they resemble ancient
Sparta. the Dutch In Europe. and the
magnihcently heroic Bocis.
As to their military qualities, u IL
well known that the Japanese army
IL not only or considerable size, but
that Its discipline and equipment are
fully equal to that Of the French OF
German forces. The present standing
army of japan IL something like 800,
900 troops. or equal In size to the army
Of either France or Germany, and IN
military efficiency II IL undOubtcdl,
the superior to cithcr.---GuntOn's Mag
aZlnc.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-11-21
ANCIENT ANIMAL HISTORY.
The Story Of the Grasshopper Thu
Made the MisstmO Valley.

The vast low Jurassic Island had
been raised above the level Of the sea,
where now the great continent stands.
4 Matriarchal Dinosaur was leading
her pOnderOus troop In single fle
across the upheaved marshy plain. 4
dry season had blighted the lower
pastures and forced them to travel,
and as she was about to turn nOrther.
~, u Jurasslc Grasshopper said Bizz!
under her nose. The insect Is quite
harmless. but 1t protects itself by iml.
tating the fearful blzz OF the ances-
tral Rattlesnake. The old DinOsaur
wheeled to one side and raised her
head. Her little twinkling eyes fell
on rank green marsh TO the east
ward, and she now turned and led her
troop to that. Each day they came to
the fecding.gr along their first
discovered trail, until 1t was worn
deeply.
Time went by. A wet season made
the upland marsh brimmlng lake. 1t
would have OverhOwed to the west
ward. for this was its lower side, but
the dccp-wOrn trail OF the Dinosaurs
offered an outlet that enlarged with
the yearly rains faster than the slowly
rising lands could tilt the other way;
and so 1t became a stream.
Ages went by. The great upheaval
went on. The Rocky Mountains arose,
The former trail was now crooked
river flowing eastward. growing
larger, carrying into the shallow sea
millions Of tons Of clay till that shall
| low sea became the Missouri and Mis-
sssippi Valley, which might never
have existed had the DinOsaur been
allowed to follow her original course
a course that would have left these
vast, turbid land-creative waters free
to seek the Western Sea: and the biz,
of the harmless GrasshOpper did 1t all
MORAL:
Full oft tranquil world hath beel
Upset by meddling word, ! ween.
From Ernest Thompson SetOn'i
Fable and Woodmyth" In the Cen
| fury,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-11-21

L
which is conservatively estimated at
&3Co.oCo.Col. AS a merchant prince Mr..
Field does business Of SD,ooO.OC0 a
year. But he is not merchant mere.
ly: he is the greatest manufacturer of
dry goods In the world.
In every country on the face OF the
globe. where cotton. wollcn and silken
goods are manufactured in quantities.
he has factories. lie owns scores Of
enormous plants in England. Ireland.
Scotland. France. Spain, Italy, Ger
many. Austria and Russia. Even the
Orient Is not neglected. Flooding Chi.
nese and skilled japanese are num-
bered by the thousand on the pay roll
of the Chicago merchant prince and
manufacture. and on the other side Of
the equator are vast wooden mills III
Australia. the chain extending 10 South
America. where looms in Brazil and nd-
joining republics turn out the finished
product.
Nor is dry goods his only vocation.
No enterprise is better known In the
United States, England and Europe
than the Pullman Sleeping Car Com.
pany. In the popular mind. George
NJ. pullman has ever been deemed the
dominant factor In that vast and profit.
able enterprise. When Mr.. Pullman waa
alive nine persons out Of ten would
have named him as man OF greater
wealth and influence than Marshall
Field. But they would have been In
error. Marshall Field was and Is the
greatest single owner Of Pullman stock.
Pullman was sort OF head clerk.
Mr.. Field is a large owner Of real
estate in Chicago and New York. and
in the Calumet iron region In Michigan
he owns hundreds Of acres. He has
heavy Investments In railroad securi
ties. and in one road alone owns $40.
100000 worth Of stocks.
Mr.. Field has been conspicuous as
business man for more than a genera
ton. He was born In Conway. Mass.
August Is. 1895. and when II years old
firing Of the farm, went West. Locat
ing in Chicago. he obtained clerkshiI
I'm the wholesale house Of Cooley. Far
well & Co. his equipment being health
brains, sound principles and ambition
In four years he was made a partnc'
in the firm-ISGO. The war came. ant
the advsnce in prices meant SINAI
fortune for the young men who con
stituted this dry goods firm. During tn
four years Of the war they coine<
money. In 1865 there was reorgan
zation. the new firm consisting OF MAJ
shall Field. Levi Y. Letter and Potte
Palmer. Since 1851 Mr.. Field has con
Quoted the business alone.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-11-21
BOILED SNOW FOR THE NERVES.
The Newest Fad OF Nervous Century
Sail TO Possess Merit.

The Ne west Fad Of q Nervous Century
Sail TO Possess Merit.
Nerves can be cured by drinking tea
made Of boiled snow.
This Is the newest fad Of this nerv.
Gus century. Snow can raise pan
cakes as well as eggs, and II must have
chemical properties. There is and cen
be no remedy for bad nerves other
than changing the kind OF life which
has made them bad. As very subordi.
nate to this. doctors drugs may be Of
some use. but even then their use IL
small, and when these drugs are taken
without ever stopping the cause OF the
mischief the evil IL only masked for
q time.
II Ia like Sheridan putting the sher.
hrs officers into his own livery at Q
party making them masquerade 40 his
fiunkies until the door slammed on the
last departing guest-and then!
Now, what Is the cause, or what are
causes OF present-day nerves? There
are two answers. or sets Of answers.
the one fiattering. the other quito the
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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-11-21
HENRY {. BRANOT.

People who wish their houses 70 ~
ssivs the very best attention thu
spring should pstronlse Henry .
Brandt, tA6 and as Lincoln aveoue
as has the latest styles Of wan paper
and the very best workmen to put Y
q. His painters and calciminses an
artists and bic work N every way 4
0odltAhaA
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-11-21

Japan IL not small country and the
japanese are not weak people. There
are some 100000 japanese. The
empire contains about 10000 square
miles, or onequartcr more area than
England, Scotland, and Wales. In
other words. the japanese empire ID
considerably larger than Great Brit.
ain, and contains about 100000
more people. II IL fortunate In being
an island roalm ~ that n can NOT he