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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-26
WAS REALLY NO GRAFT
I'M THE TRANSACTION

Report was made to Commissioner
Wost yesterday by Property Clerk K.
D. Simms anent the criticism by the
Auditor for the State and Other De
partments. of the sale Of a typewriter
to the District by Sealer of Weights and
measures Haskell.
The auditor called attention TO the
fact that Mr. Haskell inquired as poth
and that he had also signed as having
received the typewriter.
In Mr. Simns' report it is stated that
tbe District deemed it advisable to sup
ply "a typewriter for the office none hay
ing previously been provided on account
of lack OF funds, and that Mr.. Haskell
sold his machine to the District for
$50 after Representatives Of the con
pany had appraised It at $50. The
Terms under which this particular pur-
chase was made, as indicated. were SO
roanifestly to the advantage of the DIS
trict that il was assumed that any pos
eitle objection to the transaction would
be removed" says Major Silnms-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-26
BODY OF COLORED MAN
FOUND IN THE POTOMAC

Soldiers at Washington Barracks. foot
Of Four-and-a-half street. saw the body
of Il man floating down the Georgetown
channel yesterday afternoon, and COM
n1unicated with Harbor Master Sutton.
With the crew of the police tug Vigi-
liant. the Harbor Master FASTENED to the
scene and recovered the body.
The body was that of colored man,
entirely dressed who had fallen into the
river presumably, from some of the
U-t,arves or the sea wall in the vicinity
of Georgetown. There was nothing on
the clothing to indicate who the colored
man was.
His body was removed 10 the Morgue
Efforts on the part of Captain Board
man to estab lish the identity of the
drowned man proved futile.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-26
R0PER'S DISMISSAL
CHANGED TO FINE OF S25

In an order issued yesterday by Com
missioner West. the sentence of the
police trial board. that Policeman A. A.
Roper be dismissed from the service,
was changed to fine of 80. Roper was
found guilty of failing to report for re-
serve duty on January 3 and making a
false statement TO Captain Swindells.
Representative Griggs OF Georgia
and Attorney Robert e Mattingly in
terested themselves in Roper's behalf
when the finding of the trial board was
approved by Major Sylvester and trans
mitted TO Commissioner West
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-26

DR.. Jose de Jesus Paul is the special
representative of President Castro in
Washington
About three weeks ago when the rela
lions between this Government and Ven,
ezueIa came near the swapping point
diplomats here and State Department
officials especially Were surprised when
a new Venezuelan diplomat suddenly
dropped down into Washington as quiet
ly as though Castro and ourselves were
on the most cordial sort of terms, and a
welcome had been extended
DR.. Paul did not take long to make the
officials here acquainted with the reason
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-26
WAS PAWNING 0VERC0AT
WHEN NABBED BY POLICE

p Caught in the act of pawning an al
legged stolen overcoat in shop at
Four-and-a-half street and Pennsyi-
vania avenue northwest, William Cole,
colored, twenty-five years old, was
taken into custody by Detective Ser
geant Lacey last evening and locked
I'D at the Sixth precinct. He will be
given a hearing in the Police Court
tomorrow or Tuesday.
The overcoat is said to be the prop
ertv of Frank Buchanan. Detectives
Muller and Cornwall say they have
two other cases of larceny against the
prisoner, who says he is a wagon
driver.
The police say he makes a practice
Of purloining overeoats and hats from
racks in restaurants.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-26
CASTRO SENDS A NEW
ENVOY TO AMERICA
Dr. Jose de Jesus Paul Comes to Washington to Straghten
Out Diplomatic Relations Between the Two Ma
tions-Hopes to Succeed

for his being here. There has been
an utter misunderstanding of the diplo-
macy OF my great and good chief, Cas-
tro, in tins country ne said. Il have
come t. try 10 straighten things GU;
and TO let the American people know
that we are not nearly as black as we
are painted"
Forthwith DR.. Paul has beer conduct
ing a campaign Of education in behalf
of Castro.
On every opportunity ne has spoken 4
good word for the Venezuelan dictator.
Eventually. he thinks. we will really be-
lieve Castro is not bad SORT after ali.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-26

ing its, organization as a distinct service
by enactment OF Congress, in the act ap-
proved Iupe Is, 1873.
CAPTAIN Shoemaker was born at Glen
dale. Jefferson county. Iowa. March Il.
1871 and is the second son of the late
Capt. w R. Shoemaker, Ordnance
Corps. US. A. He has a son, Lieuten-
ant Commander William r. Shoemaker,
u. S. N, at present attached to the bal
tfeship Ala bama.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-07-29
LAD DiSLlKES NEW SISTER.
0svsn-Ysaz-oh BOY objsets to BABY
end Tells Police to Take th>
"D<rangs Xid'' AvaY,

Jamaica. l. Ia little cir! came into
= family living on Union Hill street the
other day. Previous to the event John
ME, aged Z. was the only child.
NisAng his mother at breakfast, John
ME Wa told Of the new arrival. Re-
turning from school. he was permitted
to sec his sister and mother. A tiny,
red faced, wailing affair was all Johnnie
could 80.
whats thAt!" asked Johnnie.
ITS your new SISTER," nd his
grandma.
Don't want It." saad johnnie Its
got 10 get out"
leaving the houss. Johnnie went TO
he police station. six blocks distant,
and told Capt. Hickman that some one
had left q strange kid" at his house
and it had to be taken away quick.
Followed by two big policemen, John
ME marched into his home and showed
The way upstairs.
Johnnie's grandmother appeared 1T
this critical moment and explained mat
,ters. .,..>, -.
The policemen are voodeying Il The
laugh u on them.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-07-29
Puts Letter In IRE Boz.

Aiss Sarah Smalley, of Greenport. L.
l., was = badly scared young woman the
other day. Incidentally, the hremen are
looking for some one. who turned in a
false alarm. Miss Smalley sauntered
forth from the home OF a friend she was
visiting, accompanied by the friend, and
carrying in her hand letter. The two
were engaged in animated conversation.
and Miss Smaliey did not notice that the
lever of the supposed letter box differed
somewhat from the usual lid Of a city
mail box. She pulled down the lever.
and the box willingly did the rest. The
loud buzzing at ones told the young
woman that she had turned In a IRE
alarm. SEEKING her friend by the arm.
che hurried down A1e strsst and
tsrned $500 corner just g - -
men arrived. n }s... +. ,--z: .:5s ss s
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-07-29
TORONTO AND RETURN. $40.

Account the International Sunday
School Association meeting at Toronto,
Canada, the Duluth, South Shore and
Atlantic Railway announces the follow
ing low round trip rates from Duluth.
All rail, direct 20 90
Rail to Sault Ste Marie, Steamer
to Owen Sound, thence rail to
Tornto. % 50
Gnoluding meals aud berth on
steamer.)
Rail to st. IRnace, d. l. G. steam
or to Port Huron and rail to
4OIOuGO. 10 ~
Tickets on sale June 10, 10, 81 and %,
which can be extended for return pass
age up to Aug. Is.
For full particulars regarding other
routes and rates, and for sleeping car
reservation, please apply to,
MART ADSON,
General Agent,
430 w. Sup. st., Duluth, MINI.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-07-29
Timber Land, Act juno ;. 187e-Nouce for
Publication limited States Land Office, Du-

Timber Land, Act June 3, 187s.-Notice for
Publication United States Land Office, Du-
luth, MIMI, June 49, 1905.
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. Oregon.
Nevada and Washington Territory, as exten:
ded to all the Public Land States by act OF
August !! 1892. Mary E. Jameson ofst. Paul,
county Of Ramsey, state Of Minnesota, has this
day filed in this office his sworn statement No.
1925, for the purchase Of the ny Of neA section
township az north, range 2 east 4th P. M, and
will offer proof to show that the land sought
IL more valuable for Its timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes. and to establish hia
claim to said land before the register and
Monday, the 25th dav of September, 1905.
He names as witnesses:
De William Berry and Wesley ]. Jameson OF
St: Paul: Mimi. Major g. Wilson Of Bemidji.
Mimi, Emery Griggs Of st. Paul, MINI.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above-descrited lands are requested to flle their
claims in this Office on or before said 25th day
Ga WIN. E. CULKIN. Register.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-07-29

Timber Land. At June 3, 1Y7S.-Notice for Pub
LEGATION United States Land Office, Duluth,
Mimi, May 2, 1905.
Notice ie hereby given that in compliance with
TIE provisions Of the act Of congress Of June 5.
ls7s entitled IAN act for the sale Of timber lands
in the States Of California, Oregon. Nevada aud
Washington Territory" as extended to all the
public Land States by act of August 1. 1892,
Fred Christofferson Of Superior. county Of
Douglas, state of Wisconsin, has this day fled
in this of1co his sworn statement No. 10, 1884, for
the purchase Of the ~ Of swA section 10. and
ny OF nw4 Of section "A, Twp. So N. range E.
and will offer proof to show that the land sought
Is more valuable for Its timber or stone than
TOR agricultural purposes, and to establish his
claim to said land before the Register and
RECEIVER Of this Office at Duluth. Minnesota,
on Thursday, 10th day of August, 1906.
He names as witnesses:
William J. Wheeler and Dan Smith, of Beaver
Rav Mimi. Charles @. Foster of Lutsen, Mimi,
Martin Dillon OF Duluth. Mimi. :. ~
Any and al persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 10th day
of August, 1905. ::
clio WV. E. cULK1N. Resilter.
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Timber Land. Act June 5. 1s7s.-Notice for"
Publication. United States Land Office. Du-
luth, MIMI, May 16. 1905.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions Of the act of Congress Of
June 3. 1878, entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California, Ore
gon, Nevada and Washington Territory as ex.
tended TO all the Public Land States by act of
August 4, 1892, Andrew A. Lawson of North St.
Paul, county of Ramsey: state of Minnesota, has
this day fled in this Office his sworn statement
No. TO- 1872. for the purchaseof the neA of section
Is IN =, townshiR g north, range 2 east
land sought is more valuable for its timber or
stone than for Agricultural purposes; and to es-
and receiver of this Office at Duluth, MIMI. on
Wednesday. the 10th day of August, 1905.
He names az witnesses:
Major 9. Wilson OF Bemidji, MIMI, De Will
lam Berry, E. Albert Dornfeld and Louis
Krohn Of St. Paul, Mimi.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims In this Office on or before said 10th day
Of August, 1905.
e:1O WV. E. CULKIN. Register.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-07-29

tho Interior. Land ONCE & Duluth,
MIMI, July s. 1905. :.
NNotice Is hereby given that the follow
fng-named settler has. fled notice of his
inten tion to make Rnal:proof in support
Of his claim and that said proof will be
made before G. H: Carhert:U. 8: Commts-
MINI, on August n. 1906 viz: lAurits
Ellington, who made homestead entry No.
1l,01s, for tho eH of mex. eh of SEX section
II. T. 81 N, r. E. - 4~.-
He names the following witnesses to
prove. his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz;
J Ole Gunderson, N. J. Bray and Adolph 8.
Carlson of Rowland, MIMI, Fred Jackson
OF Gran lArAis, MINI. i.l|
tbs We. OULKIN.R Register. {
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-07-29
Timber Lands, Act June 5, 1878.-Notice for
Publication.-United States Land Office. Du-
1ush Mimi Nov ri 1Q0E

Timber Lands, Act June 8, 1s7s:-Notice for
PubliSstion.1un il 1S States Land Office Du-
:, Notice ie hereby given that in compliance With
Of the act OF ct
lands in the States Of California. Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" Is extended
1, 1892. William A. Eden of Duluth. county Of
st. Louis. state of Minnesota, has this day filed
in this Office his sworn statement No. 1920, for
the purchase of the swA Of SEX and eeA of swA
of section in township 81 N; range ". 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 his claim
to said land before the Register and Receiver
1T Duluth, Mimi, on Monday, the 2lst day of
August, 1905.
John F. Segog, J. Roy Bell. Frank johnson,
Of Duluth, MIMI. Alex Smart Of Gun Flint,
MINI.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this oface on or before said 2lst day
80 VIZ. E. CuLK1N. = Register.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-07-29
Timber Land, Act Juno 3, 1878 Notice for
Publicat ion.-United States Land Office, Du-

Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878 Notice for
Publicstion.-United States Land Office, Du-
luth, MINI, May q, 1905.
Notice il hereby given that In compliance with
the provielons Of the act Of Congress Of June :.
lands in the States Of California, Oregon, No
vads and Washin9tcn Territory. )" @ extended to
all the Public Land States BY act Of August 4,
1892 Edward NJ. Stone Of Duluth, county Of
st. Louis. state Of Minnesota, has this day fled
in this Office his sworn statement No. 10,212. for
the purchase Of lots 5. 6, Z, and swA Of swh Of
section z. II townsh;p q north 5.nss yet;
sought il more valuable for ito timber or stone
than Tor aerieoltufal purposes, and 70 eetablish
Recsivsr Of this. ofIace At Duluth. Minn,. on
Thsrsday. the nth day Of August. 1905.
He names - witnesses: 49, - "
John F. Segog, Frank johnson and J. Roy
Bell. Of Duluth. MIMI, Alex Smart OF Gun
Flint. Mimi. III. LII
Any and all persons claiming adversely tho
above described lands are requested TO file their
q 80 Ao0eo''' t'R VI. L cu1K1N, lR,ei.t.r Y
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-07-29
PREMIUMS FOR 1905
The Minaesota ststs Pair OFFERS IS 900 n
Prizes. New Preniun List lust Issued. =

The Miasesots ststs Pair offers S. 900 h
Prizes. New Preniun List lust Issued. =
The premium list for the Minnesota
State Far of 1906 has just been issued
by the State Agricultural Society and as
usual shows progress in every depart
ment. The list has been completely re-
vlsed and brought up to date in every
particular. New classes have been add
cd here and there in response to chang
ing conditions end in recognition Of new
interests among agriculturists of the
Northwest.
The introduction outlines the events
and features of the fair of 1905 which
will include the national exhibitions Of
pure bred stock which have been 60 sue
cessful in tho past few years. strong de-
partments for horses, sheep, swine,, agri-
cultural and horticultural products,
butter and cheese, manufactures and
farm implements and machinery.
The livestock division has been
strengthened by tho addition of premi-
ums for carloads of fat stock, and these
are supplemented by special premiums
offered by the business men of South
st. Paul. In the dairy department the
sweepstakes premium for creamery but
ter has been advanced from $500 to
$1OOO,-and similar increases have been
made all along the line. In all the pre-
miums and purses amount to $4,000.
Among the amusements offered this
year will be the popular evening enter
tainments and hiRh-class in the after
moons. Liberati's famous military band
will furnish music during fair week.
Half-fare railroad rates have been SO.
cured for the fair September 4th to 9th.
Premium lists may be obtained by send
ing to Sec. E. w. Randall, State Fair
Grounds, MINI.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-07-29
Timber Land, Act June :, 1S7S.-Notice for Pub
lication.-United States Land Office. Duluth

Timber Land, Act June :. 1s7s.-Notics for Pub
Acation;-United States Land Office. Duluth
. Mimi. June 9, 1905.
Notice T. hereby given thu tin compliance with
1879, entitled An tor tho sale Of timber nds
IA the States Of California. Oreson, Nevada, and
Neshington Territory. - extended to all the
Pablo Land States BY act Of August !. 1892.
Wesley }. J.me:on OF st. Paul. county If Ram
eey, state Of Minnesota. has this day filed in
t thi. once hi. sworn statement No. lo,sSs, for
q q WY AID pEH Of psH section e township
show that. the land sought IL more valu-
:b: f}1 it. timber stone h:P f.. AL
70 ssid land before the Register and Receiver at
duluth: MINI, On Monday. tho 2ssh DAY OF
He names ~ witnesses:
DsWiiii.m Berry and Emery Grigf., Ct st..
4. Alfred Dornfsld Of St. Paul, MINI.
Any spd all psrsons claiming adversely the
abovs.dssecihed lsnds are requested to die their
elaine IN TIL: , eos on or before said 25th day
~ Wx 4. CULXIN. Register.
81. L. Shepherd, Attorney,
+ Duluth, MINI.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-07-29

Timber Land. Act June ). 1s7s:-Notice Of
PUBLICATION. United States Land Office. Du-
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
june ). 1878. entitled An act for the sale Of
timber lands in the States Of California. Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of August
4, 1892, Armour Harvey of Duluth, county Of
st. Louis. state of Minnesota. has this day fled
in this office his sworn statement No. 10 ,237. for
the purchase of lots ! and 2, and ~ of nek of
section 70 in township 81 north. range west,
and Will offer proof to show that
tho land sought is more valuable for it's timber
or stone than for agricultural purposes. and to
establish his claim to said land before the Regis
ter and Receiver of this Office at Duluth Mimi,
on Monday. the 21st day of September, 1905.
He names Witnesses:
John F. Segog. J. Roy Bell, Frank johnson
al OF Duluth. Mimi, and Alex Smart of Gun
flint, MINI.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above- described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on OF before said 21st day
ga WIN. E. CULKIN, Register.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-07-29
Timber Land. Act June 3, 1873. Notice Tor Pub
lication. United States Land Office. Duluth,
Minn.. May 26, 1905,

Timber Land. Act June 3, 1873. Notice Tor Pub
LEGATION. United States Land Office. Duluth,
MIMI, May g. 1906
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 8, 1878: entitled IAN act for the sale Of
timber lands in the States Of California, Ore
gon. Nevada and Washington Territory" a.
extended tS so ell the Public Land States BY act
Of St. Louis, state of Minnesota has this day
fled fl d in this office his sworn statement No:
of SEX of section H., township 81 north
range west, and will fer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural purposes
and to establish his claim to said land before
the Register and Receiver of this Office at Du-
luth, Nina. on Monday, the 18th day Of August,
1905.
He names as witnesses
Ings N. sodahl. Peter Pron9yost, Peter We'll
drew Haakensen, all of Grand Marais MINI.
Any and all persons claiming adversely tho
above described lands arc requested to flo
their claims in this Office ON or before said 18th
day of August, 1905.
B. N. johnson & Son. Attys. II
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terror. Land Office ct Duluth. MINI. July i,
1906.
Notice is hereby given that tho following
to make fnsl proof in support Of her claim.
and that said proof will be made before c. H.
Carhart: o s: Commissioner. ct his Office 1t
Grand Marais, Mi M, on August 81, 1906 VIE:
Betsy Olson, who made homestead entry No.
12.372, for lot l, sex ofne4, eh Of SEX section q
township 81 north, range east.
She names the following witnesses to prove
of said land. viz:
Apolph 8. Carlson, Ole Gunderson, Hjalmer
Eliasen, Hjalmer Eliasen and John jacobson,
rs W. E. CULKIN. Register.
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San Francisco. California. the Plea
sure Seekers City.

San Francisco. California. the Plea
sure Seekers City.
San Francisco is the pleasure seekers
great city. All nations are represented
in this cosmopolitan Of American cities.
It's mammoth hotels, palatial in ap-
pointment as we'll as spacious in dimen-
sions, can accommodate thousands. No
other city on the continent has such
complete and ample hotels. Adjacent,
and quickly and easily reached, are nus
merous places of interest to all travellers.
Via Omaha the Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific line is 272 miles short
or and l6 hours quicker to San Fran
cisco than any other route.
Literature about California free on
application to e. Lomax,> G. P. l. T. A.,
Union Pacific, Omaha; Neb.
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Notice for Publication. Department Of tho In
i terror, Land Once at Duluth. MIMI. July 1
s 1905.
& Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has hled notice Of his tntcntton to
make Anal proof in support Of his claim and
that said proof win BE- made before g. 81. Car
sMarais. MINI. on August q. 1905. viz:
/ Erick Gustavus Soderberg. who made home.
stssd entry No. ,155. for the ~ Ut nek section
~ townsh1p Sc north, range east. - TT.
he names - witnesses to prove his couttnu-
Gus residence upon and cultivation Of said land.
Viz: Andrew swanson, August ]. Johnson,
Ole Larson and Andrew Petsrson, Of Grand
q ~ 80 - ". +. OULKIN. Register.
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Timber Land, Act June 3, 1s7s.-Notice for
Publcetion. =. United States Land Office, Du-

Timber Land. Aet June 3. 1e7s.-,Notice tor
luth. Mimi, NAV 20, 1905
Notice 10 hereby given that in compliance
With the provisions Of the act of Congress of
June g. 1879, entitled AN act for the sale Of tim
ber lands IN tn the States Ct California, Oregon;
te al The Public Land States BY get Of August 1.
Of Warrington, state Of Minnesota. has this day
fled in this Office, his sworn statement No:
10.202, for the purchase Of the ~ of SEX, swA
Of seA, ~ Of swA Of section Il in. town:
chip 81 north. range east 18th P. H., and
Will offer proof TO- show that tho land
sought is more valuable for ito timber or stone
than tor agricultural purposes. and to establish
Receiver OF this Office ct Duluth, Mimi. on
Wednesday tho 10th day of August, 1905.
He names g Witnesses:
Major c. Wilson Of BemidI. Minn.. De WILL
lam Berry, E. Albert Dorn]ield and Andrew 4.
Lawson OF St. Paul, MINI,
Any and all psrsons claiming adversely the
above-descrtbed lands are requested to file their
claims In this oidce or before said 18th day of
do WE CULK1N, Register.
Il. L. Shepherd. Atty.