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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-07
AS WATTERSON SEES 1T.
Famous Kentuckian Prints An Ed
torial On "Unionism PeriIs."

Louisville, Ky, Oct. Tn an edi-
tcrial on 'Perils Of Unionism,' Henry
Watterson scores walking delegates
and says:
The principle maintained is that
the laws of state legislatures, of con
gress and the solemn provisions Of the
constitution shall be superseded and
annulled BY rules adopted by vOlun-
tary and irresponsible organizations
representing 1000 900 OF people
against 100000.
Can any intelligent man fail to
see that this cannot long prevail in
a free country? Can any intelligent
laboring man fail to recognize the
fact that, despite the subservience of
demagogs and Office seekers and the
cowardice of employers, the thing is
impossible and that the worst enc
mics of organized labor are those who
attempt it,"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-07
UNIONS TO FIGHT
CIVIL SERVICE
Chicago Federation Of Labor Issues
An Open Letter On the Miller
Case.

Chicago Oct THE open letter
addressed to President Roosevelt, by
he Chicago Federation of Labor in
efense of the CLOSED shop has
Jeen mailed to the president. An ex-
Dlanatory statement given out by the
committee which has the matter in
charge, says:
"An official expression of private
opinion. uttered by the president IN
connection with the Miller case. has
been positively construed as an Off
cial condemnation of the closed shop
policy, as a policy, and on it's intrin-
sic merits 1t is to this incident that
the letter of the Chicago federation
relates. The letter makes no demnad
for the contravening Of existing law
by underhand methods, but admits
that, since in it's numerical strength
labor is abundantly able to use ex-
isJing institutions to change the exist
ing law whenever it shall desire to
do so, it would be absurd and undig-
III 1oDOl W ottChlPl ~ Sehii 10
wishes through back stairs influence.
Law Above the President
"Organized labor is aware that to
accomplish its desires by inducing
the president Of the United States to
violate his oath of office would mean
the placing of the president above the
law-and so at one stroke would wipe
out every essential distinction be-
tween this republic and an absolute
monarchy, and would create a power
and a precedent which, although
used for labor's apparent benefit to-
day, would undoubtedly be used for
labOr's undoing tomorrow.
Our letter, therefore, offers no
comfort to any element which may be
more concerned in manufacturing
partisan political sentiment than in
furjhering the advance of humanity
along its road to happiness. Far from
giving JOY to labor's enemies by max
ing adverse criticism Of the determi-
nation of the president to enforce
whatever laws may remain on the
statute books, the latter satisfied it
self with an announced determination
to influence public opinion in favor of
a program of orderly repeal
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-07

Scrlblng this remarkable fish he said:
Take rainbow trout and eliminate
all color. leaving simply the trout
shape and the smooth. scaleless sur
face. Then imagine the fish colored
exactly the gold Of a twenty-.olla.
gold piece-the same satiny sheen,
quite unlike the polished Japanese
goldfish. Then paint two copper
gold longitudinal bands, like the bot
tom Of a racing yacht, CT either side
OF the belly-there' your golden
trout There are thousands Of him.
but he lives only in this one little
stream rising up under Sheep Noun
tain. You have 20 make a forty OF
fifty foot cast to get him when he's
feeling shy, and as the wind blows
hard in these high attitudes. it's
quite sporty proposition to hit the
tiny stream at all. When you do hit
it, you get a fish, however, as he
takes the fly easily.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-07

Judge Alfred F. Sears. Jr.. held that
Tie plaintiffs were in error in the
lower court and rendered a decree in
favor OF the defendant and the plain.
Iii appealed. The supreme court,
aiIer reviewing the case at length, re.
Versed the decision OF Judge Sears,
ana held that it was a question as to
which shall prevail. the constitution
or the legislature. and concluded
III favor OF the former, stating that
the act under consideration is I'M
constitutional and void in that it un-
Certakes to compel and require the
county of Union to create indebted
ness IN violation of the constitution"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-07
SUIT CREATES A SENSATION.
Woman Asks Separation When Her
Marriage Was Not Known

Port Townsend.-A local sensation
ment of an action for divorce in the
United States court at Seattle, in
which two well-knOwn people Of Port
Townsend are involved, Mrs. Vera
Dodge and DR.. Walter Ruiz The sur
prise lies in the fact that although
both have resided here for many
years, 10 one knew before of the al
legged marriage which the plaintiff in
her complaint AYERS was solemnized
in Victoria, B. c., July 4, 1901. The
complainant in the action is Mrs.
Dodge, or as she calls herself, Mrs.
Rutz. DR.. Ruiz is prominent young
pharmacist and graduate Of the
state university at Seattle
Mrs. Dodge has had prior matri-
monial ventures, her first husband
having been Lieut.. Dodge, Of the
Fourteenth United States Infantry,
who WOOed and won her while attach
ed to Company T. stationed some
years ago at Fort Townsend. Oh the
bay.
Dodge was a wild and reckless
young fellow. Later. so rumOr has it,
Dodge, while still in the army, was
involved III burglary in ST. Louis.
for which he was cashiered from the
service. DR.. Ruiz denies the allega-
ton Of marriage in the complaint
an says he will fight the case through
the courts.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-07

Village Druggist understand the
church committee has decided to rails,
your salary. Village Parson-Well,
nope it isn't true. Village Druggist
why, man, are you Grassy? Village
Parson-No; but | will be if have to
collect a larger salary. | have trouble
enough collecting the small salary
they pay me now.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-07

The more trouble some people
have the more they want to borrow.
The more trouble they want to Dor
row." mo: the more money they
want to borrow"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-07

Alloy aloft." "Below there,"
Stand by to cast off," AYE. ave.
sir All clear?' Lower away. now!
IL might have been a dialogue on
board a cup yacht. But it wasn't.
NO, dear reader. 1t was the cook and
the janitor navigating the dumbwaiter.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-07

Bits got the qualifications fer Of
flee, amt he?" mo, six drinks floor
him"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Women's Fancy and Warm
Slippers.

Our stock Of Women's Slippers this
year was never more complete. Slip
pers always seem to be a very popular
Christmas present and the trade on
them, every year, seems to be in
oreasing. How much better it is to
give sensible present OF this kind,
than It is to get something that is
less useful. Our stock this year COM
prises many different styles in Black
Felt Princess and Dongola Juliettes,
flannel lined; dark blue velvet Prin-
cess, gilt figure. fur trimmed; gray
ooze slippers, black fur trimming;
Fleur- de-lis velvet slippers, fur trim.
ming: Dongola Juliettes, flannel lined,
fur trimmed; black velvet Princess,
Dongola FoXing, fur trimmed; dark
blue velvet Princess, green figure, fur
trimming; blue velvet Princess. silver
figure. fur trimming, and felt Juliettes,
fur trimmed In black, green. red and
wine colors. Prices, 75c to SIPS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Mems Fancy Slippers.

Our stock OF Mems Fancy Slippers
is very large. We mention few
styles.
Mems Brown Alligator. opera cut.
$500
Mems Donsola Romeo. black Price
S1.5o
Mems Gray ooze Calf Slippers,
Opera cut. black patent quarter. Price
$3.50
Mems Gray ooze Calf Slippers.
Opera cut, black patent quarter.
Price. $3.50
Mems OongoIa Harvard Slippers,
vide and comfortable. Price s1.25
Mems Black Vici Kid Romeo Price
SIPS
Mems Red Kid Slippers opera cut.
Price. SIPS
Mems Black Dongoa Slippers, opera
cut. Price, SIPS
Mems Seal Columbia Slippers. opera
cut. Price, S1.25
Mems Velour Calf Slippers. opera
cut. patent trimmings. Price s1.25
We also carry a very large assort-
ment of styles at lower prices, rang
ing from SOC to 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Overeaiters and Legeins.

Mems Brown Canvas Leggns in
many different styles, ranging in price
from 75c to s1.25.
Mems Beaver OVereaiters and Leg
gins, all styles from the inch Cater
to the "a Leggin. Prices, SOC to s1.oo
5oys' Brown Canvas Legeins.
Prices CSC to s5c.
Womens Jersey Leeein. full length.
Prices 75c to s1.oo
Women's Beaver Caters and Leg
gins, all styles from g inch Cater TO
the full length Legein. Prices 25c to
s1oo.
Misses Jersey Leagin, full length.
Prices. CSC to 95c.
Misses Beaver, % length. Price,
a5c.
We carry Children's overgaiters and
Leagins IN Chocolate Leather and
Beaver. Also jersey leggins in red,
blue and black colors. Also, several
styles in Brown Canvas. Prices, SOC
to SIPS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Boys Grown Prince" Line.

For those who do not care to
pay quite so much money. we have
added this line Of shoes and we feel
that they are the best value ever Of
fered at this price. This particular
shoe is the result of the most care
ful consideration in all its detail of
lasts, patterns and material of what
is best suited to the requirements of
a boys shoe. Their WEAR is UN-
EXCELLED. They fit the foot and
keep it in natural shape. Price.
$500
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Misses and Chill
dren's Hiqh Overshoes,

For the cold weather and the snow
storms which we are sure to get, our
high buckle oVershoes are Just the
thing. We carry them in buckle and
button. A gift OF this kind would be
appreciated. We carry them in Wom-
ems, Misses and Children's. Prices
81 to s165
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Little Mems "Briton" Line.

II is sometimes very hard TO oct for
the Little Men shoe that is satisfac-
tory In every way. We have Just ad-
ded a new line of high priced shoes
that we find very pleasing to those
who have purchased them. They are
made up in Box Calf Orthopedic last.
soft uppers and medium heavy Good
year Welt soles and low broad heels.
They make an excellent thing for the
little ones. Sizes g to 2. Several
widths. Price, $3.50
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Wool Soles for Crocheted
SLIPPERS.

We carry a large stock of Wool
Slies in mems, women's, misses and
chiidren's sizes. We have two makes
called the Empire" and the Capitol"
The Empire is a detachable wool
sole which can be turned after the sole
is sewed on the crocheted upper. This
style is growing in popularity. as they
wear much longer than the other kind
In general use in crochstng slip
pers we sell a great many of'the Cap
itol' soles. Prices, mems 35c wom-
ems Csc; misses zoe; children's 18c;
infants 15c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Mems MARLBOROUGH"

We carry this style in Patent Colt,
CordoVan, Vici Kid, Horse hide Enam-
ell and Norwegian Calf. Both heavy
and light weights, fine dress and street
styles. The Marlborough" is be-
coming very popular with our trade.
They are manufactured by one of the
largest and most up-to date manu-
facturers we have ever done business
with. Every pair guaranteed to give
satisfaction. Price $500
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Infants High Grade Shoes.

We have developed our Infants
and ChIdren's department more than
any other one thing in our store dur
ing the past year. We now have
large number of high priced shoes for
the little ones that are built on
Mature" last, and we find they are
very pleasing to parents. We carry
them in Patent Kid and heavy and
light Vici Kid stocks. Both medium
heavy soIes and very Iightest hand
sewed. Prices ranging from 75c to
S1.5O.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Infants Soft SoIed Shoes.

We have been adding some new
styles in soft sole shoes for the tiny
ones. We are showing some very
pretty styles in Lace and Button, Jul
iettes and three strap sandals. We
have them in patent leather, blue,
red, tan, chocolate, white, pink and
black kid, both plain and fancy
stitched. We would suggest pair of
these little shoes for the little ones.
Prices, 25c to soc
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
MEMS HAYWOOD
,IcI KID LACE and CONGRESS

VlCl KID LACE and CONGRESS
Made on the celebrated Haywood Bun
ion Last. People who are troubled
with corns and bunions find this shoe
a great relief. 1t is made extra wide
across the ball and with instep and
heel measures about two widths
smaller than regular, so as to keep
the foot back in place. We ask those
troubled with bunions to call in and
try on this shoe. Price $3.50
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Boys Ideal" Line.

We have recently added a new line
Of boys high priced shoes. We know
that during the past years a great
many parents have been obliged to
send to the city in order to get as nice
a shoe as they wanted. We feel that
these styles which we have added will
fill this want. We carry them in Pat
ent Colt, Velour and Box Calf. Price
81. so
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Shoe DRESSINGS.

We always carry in stock the best
Shoe Dressings on the market. We
carry the following we'll known makes:
Gilt Edge, Gold Bond. U. N. O.,
Shinola, Day & Martins, Bixby's,
Alma, Champion, French Gloss, Pixies,
TrumbuII's. Marcerou and Elite.
Prices, 10 to 25c
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Mems Haywood Shoes.

stock something we have never car
ride before-a mems high cut water
proof shoe, made of oil tanned Tros-
tel Veal Stock, full double waterproof
sole, calf lined. This shoe can be worn
In sloppy weather and your feet will
be perfectly dry when 1t comes night
We are selling a large number of this
style. When we say they are made
by Haywood, we think that a suffici-
ent guarantee. Price $3.50
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
ChiIdren's High Grade Shoe:
cHILpREN's "eRIrANNIA."

We also carry this style of shoe for
children. Sizes to 1o2. Some peo-
Pile do not like to pay as high a price
as this for child, but when they do
so, they come back for the second
pair. They are made up on the Ortiz
opedic last and they wear beautifully.
Price, $500
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
lnstep Supporters.

A great many people have, what we
call, fallen arch or flat foot. We
have added to our stock the celebrated
"keeler' Instep Supporter and we find
that they give wonderful relief for
people on their feet, who are troubled
with week insteps. II your feet feel
tired as though they did not have suf-
fcient support under the arch, we
would advise you to call in and try
on a pair of these supporters. Price,
S15O
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
MEMS HAYWOOD
BOX CALF LACE

calf lined. We have carried this
style during the past year and we are
building up large trade on this shoe.
People come back, nearly every day,
for the second pair and tell us it is
the finest shoe they ever purchased
for outdoor wear. 1t is surprising how
warm ones foot always feels with a
shoe of this kind. Price, $3.50
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
MISSES "BRITANNIA"

Is the name of our new shoe made up
in Vici Kid stock with good medium
Goodyear welt sole, patent tip with
very low broad heels, which are be-
coming much more popular than the
spring heels. Widths c D and e.
We guarantee every pair of these
shoes to give satisfaction. Price
$3.50
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
woMEN's "FAlRY QUEEN"

We think it unnecessary to tell you
very much about FAIRY Queen"
shoes, as they are we'll known all
over New England. We carry them in
Velour Calf. Patent Colt and Vici
Kid. Both heavy weight soles and the
very Iiehtest hand sewed. Both Pat
ent tips and stock tips. There is en-
bodied in this shoe all the "snap" one
finds in a 81 or S. shoe and as for the
wearing qualities, the great mystery
is, how they can be made to wear so
WE'LL The only solution we can think
of is the tremendous output and large
buying capacity of the manufacturer.
"FAlRY QUEEN" is ALL RIGHT.
Price everywhere, $500
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Mems Shoe Trees.

We have also added to our stock a
line OF Mems Shoe Trees. They are
intended to keep patent dress shoes in
shape. When dress shoes are laid
away they are apt to become wrlnkled
and out Of shape. A pair Of these shoe
trees will always keep them in good
condition. Price, CSC
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Nurse" Shoes.

We have been increasing our trade
very rapidly on Womens Nurse"
shoes. We carry several styles in low
cut ONfords and Jullettes, with elias
tics in the sides. Also a style in a
regular lace shoe. These all have rub
Der heels and are very comfortable
indeed for house wear. Price, S1.5o
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Mems Haywood

Dull mat top, light Goodyear welt
soles. For a comfortable shoe that
looks very dressy and neat on the
foot, we recommend this style. 1t is
surely a trade brineer." Price, $500
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Mems Chesterfield"

The Chesterfield" shoe has been
sold by us for several seasons. This
year they are better than ever. We
carry them In Patent Colt, Enamel,
Vici Kid, Box Calf and Velour Calf.
chesterfield" shoes are always up
to-the- minute. No clumsy looking
styles among them. Price $3.50
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Mems, Boys and Youths
OverShoeS,

We carry large stock of one buckle
Arctics, but we especially want to en-
phasize the practicabilty of the high
three buckle ones. We have them in
the light weights and the heavy extra
heel and tap and rolled edge. Better
have pair of these on hand and be
ready for the first snow storm. Prices.
S175 and 90
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
WoMEN's "BRITANNIA."

We carry this make in Patent Colt
and several styles in Vici Kid. Both
heavy soles and light hand sewed
turn. OF all the makes of ladies' shoes
that we have carried at this popular
price, we consider the Brit
ANNA" the best proposition we ever
struck. The lasts are made to fit
under and about the instep, giving
plenty of room for the toes, thus
causing the feet to feel comfortable
when walking. You make no mistake
when you buy britannia" shoes.
They fit where othe s fail. Price
everywhere, $3.50
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Misses Hiqh Grade Shoes,

For several years we have had quite
a demand for a Misses High Grade
shoe. We have always felt a little
hesitation about putting in a very
high priced shoe, but we finally de-
cided to do so.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Misses Warm Slippers.

Dark blue velvet JuIiette, gilt figure.
fur trimming. Price, s1.oo
Misses Wine Felt Jullette, fur trim
ming. Price, 75c
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Womens Evening Dress
Slippers.

During the past year we have added
to our Slipper Department some very
pretty high grade styles. We shall
only mention a few Of our best ones.
WoMEN'S PATENT VAMP
Three button strap sandal, high heels.
beaded so that they look very pretty.
Price, $3.50
WOMEN'S BLACK VICI
Three strap sandal, high heels, bead
ed. Price, $3.50
WoMEN'S BLACK Wei
Three strap sandal, beaded, medium
heels. Price, $500
We also carry some very pretty
styles in Patent Vamp and Vci Kid.
Price S1.5o.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
WoMEN's "eRATTLEeoRo."

Several styles in Patent Colt md
Vici Kid. Goodyear Welt and Hand
Sewed Cushion Soes. This line of
shoes we have had made up espec-
tally for our own trade. They are
excellent fitting, and excellent wear
ina goods. p ice, $500
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
MEMS HAYWOOD
LIGHT PATENT COLT LACE

LIGHT PATENT COLT LACE
Made on a straight last with light
Goodyear welt soles.. This is one of
the best "full dress" shoes that we
ever carried. They fit the foot so that
it looks trim and dressy Widths A
to D. Price, $500
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Alfred Dodge
Felt Shoes & Slippers.
The Best in the World.

The Best in the World.
Alfred Dodge felt shoes and
slippers are known all over the
United States. They are made
of pure live wool and will give
more comfort and service than
any other felt goods manufactur-
ed. We carry the following
styles
Women's Felt Button, medium toes.
Price, $3.50
Women's Felt Lace with heels.
Price, $500
Women's Felt Lace, heavy Innings.
no heels. Price, $500
Women's Felt Slippers, heavy lin
ing and fur trimmed. Price, s1.35
Womer's Felt Slippers, a little light.
er weight than the above. Price, SIPS
Mems Felt Congress and Lace.
Price, $500
Mems Felt Slippers, no heel. Price.
s1.5o
We carry these goods in all sizes
and widths.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Infa nts' Warm Slippers.

Dark blue velvet Juliette, gilt fig
ure, fur trimming. Price 75c
Wine felt Juliette, fur trimming.
Price, Csc
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Youths Fancy Slippers.

Youths Patent Leather Oxford, for
dress wear. Price, $1.oo
Youths DongoIa Slippers, Everett
cut. Price, $1oo
Youths Velour Calf Slippers, opera
cut, patent trimming. Price, $1oo
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Boys Fancy Slippers.

Boys Patent Leather Oxfords for
dress wear Price, $1.25
Boys DongoIa Slippers, opera cut.
Price, $1.25
Boys Velour Calf Slippers, opera
cut. Patent trimming. Price S1.25
Boys Dongola Slippers, Everett cut
Price, S1oo
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Women S
High Grade
Shoes.
Something Very Swell

WOMEN'S PATENT COLT
BLUCHER LACE.
Plain toe, dull mat top and quarter,
high Cuban heel. A stunning shoe
for dress wear. Pr Ice, $3.50
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-04-29
MARGARET BI1TTS,
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of tho Interior, United States
Land Office, Minot, N. d., March 25 1903.
sufficient contest affidavit having been filotl
In this office BY. George Arnold, contestant,
against homestead entry No: lO105, made Oct. ~,
1891, for southeast quartz section u, township
tee, in which it is alleged that said claimant
has wholly abandoned said tract Of land, for
more than nix months, Just prior to tho fling Of
this contest the fact is he never did reside up
on tho tract OF land, ormako any improvements.
except three acres broken, and build Il shack
without windows. and that said alledged alb
sence from the said land was not due to his en-
ploy,Gclt in the army, navy marine corps of
the United States asa private soldier. OFFICER,
scamen marine during, the war with Spain
or during any other war in which tho United
States may be engaged, and said parties are
hereby notified to appear, respond and offer
evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock
Receiver at the United States land Office in
Minot, N. D..
Tho said contestant having, in proper affi-
davit, filed April Is, 1903, Set forth facts which
show chat after due di lfgcnce personal service
OF this notice can not be made, it is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice be given by
due and proper publication.
r. G. SANBORN, Register.