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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
Coal Diggers Return Home.

Coal digging i'll the river here, which
has been suct an important industry
during the summer, practically closed
for the season yesterday, and the two
large coal diggers operated by Hiram
Ruch and his son, George Ruch, left for
Northumberland where they will en-
ter the dry dock for repairs, which are
very much needed after the season of
hard work put in at Danville
There is food of seven an half
feet on the river and this together
with the probability that slush ice
will soon begin to run induced Mr.
Ruch to return home while the cOndi-
tions were favorable. Mr.. Ruch col
lected together all his flat and row
boats and as the two coal diggers with
these in tow lifted their anchors and
dropped down stream the collection of
craft presented the appearance of a
miniature fleet.
There were four coal dredges Operat-
ing in the river here during the sum
mer. two of which still remain here,
but are idle. The amount of coal ex.
tracted from the river at Danville dur
ing the summer has broken all former
records. y fair estimate places the
average of coal taken from the river
here at twenty tons daily. This dur
ing the summer has amounted to an
enormous aggregate which was sold to
the Structural Tubing works, the
Standard Electric Light company and
the Hanover Brewing company. AS
autumn approached the coal seemed to
improve in quality and was pronounc-
ed first class.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
Thomas c Kear Passes Away.

Thomas @. Kear. an old and widely
known resident of the fourth ward,
departed this life yesterday morning
after an illness of several week dura-
tion. The deceased, who was seventy
seven years of age, was born in Eng
land He came to this country about
fifty years ago and took up his resi-
dence in Danville, where he has SINCE
resided. He was a shoemaker by oc-
cupation and during his long career
he followed that calling. He was a
man of genial and pleasant manners,
very we'll read aud intelligent, and he
enjoyed the esteem of all who knew
him. He was a member Of the Trinity
NJ e. church and Of the Danville
Bible class.
The deceased was stricken with ap-
oplexy on Sunday, November 18TH He
never rallied and lay in very low
state until O'Clock yesterday morn
ing, when he sustained another stroke
Immediately tatal III It's enectS.
The deceased is survived by his wife
five sous and four daughters. The sons
are Edward, of Butte, Montana Will
liam, of Wilkes Barre; Frank, of Ber-
wick, and Thomas and George, who
reside in Danville; the daughters are
Florence Kear, of Milton; Mrs. J. j.
Reese and Misses Mary and Sara, of
DauviIle. One brother, Isaac Kear, of
Leeds, H. also survives.
The funeral will be held Friday at
p. IA. from the family residence
Spruce street. Interment will be made
in Old Fellows cemetery, whittier
the funeral will proceed in two trolley
ears.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
Death of Well Known Citizen.

John Eckman, an aged and widely
known man in this section, died at his
home in Sunbury Yesterday morning
at II o'clock. His health for the past
year had been impaired by the all
ments of old age, and on the llth of
August he sustained paralytic stroke,
since which time he had been confin-
ed to his home.
Mr.. Eckmau came from an old stock
which in the early part of the century
migrated from New Jersey to Rush
township, which was the locality of
his birth on the 10Th of January. 1917,
making his age very closely on to 80
years at the time Of his death Most of
his life was devoted to farming, until
1869 when he was elected to the office
of county commissioner, and moved to
Sunbury, which was afterwards his
place Of residence. He was married on
January l5, 1888, to Miss Theodosia
Mettler. from which union there were
three children, Mr. Philip NJ. Eek
man, now deceased, Sarah Catherine,
who died in childhood and Miss Mary,
his wife having died some years ago.
The deceased was noted for his pro-
bity of character. his kindly disposi-
tion aud faithful discharge of hls
church duties. In 1868 he was elected
an elder of. the First Presbyterian
church of Sudbury, aud .he never miss
ed a church service except on rare oc-
casions of illness.
The funeral will take place ON Mon
day at 10 a, m. at the Sunbury resi-
dence, where short service will be
held by Rev. Morton. The remains
will be taken to Rush Presbyterian
church where iuterment will be made.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
PRETTY BAD INDEED

Things seems TO be pretty bad i'll
Westmoreland county when the prin-
cipal of one of the public schools is
charged with stabbing a young wo-
man, admits that he was drunk and is
wholly unable to explain his where
abouts at the time the outrage occur
red The Greensburg papers declare
that a reign of terror exists among the
women of that town who demand a
thorough investigation of the cir
cnmstanCeS
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22

MORE THAN ALPHONSO.

Governor elect Edwin S. Stuart dur.
ing the next four years will be the
head of a government greater than
that ruled over 10y Alphonso king of
Spain, greater than the Netherlands
and greater than both of them put to-
gether The wealth of Pennsylvania is
eleven aud one half billion of dollars.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
No Harm I'm Trying.

The streets of Nottingham, England,
are sprinkled with water i'll which
chloride Of calcium has been dlssolv-
ed, and are, therefore. dustless One
dressing every three or four weeks is
enough to keep them so, even i'll the
hottest weather The cost is very
small. Elk
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
High Water.

The river has been rising during the
last twenty-four hours as the result of
rains up stream. The water is nearly
black owing to the presence of large
quantities of coal dirt, and the filter
plant is very heavily taxed to elimin-
ate the impurities
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
HUMAN CLEARING HOUSE.

Farmers who till the soil until they
get old and stiff move to town to rest
and enjoy life. The business man who
is weighted down with cares buys a
rest. Now Joe Lesher, of the Selins-
grove Times. comes along and suggests
that some enterprising genius ought
to establish a clearing house.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
At Work i'm Catawissa.

II. D. Myerly, Of this city. has just
completed a two story addition to the
home of Mrs d. II. Long at Cata-
wssa The addition is at the side aud
rear of the house.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
Death of Aged fIinister.

Rev. j. d. Fitzgerald died Saturday
night of paralysis after a years illness
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.
G.. Hamor at Pottsgrove. Rev. Fitz-
gerald was rs years of age.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
Place of buSiness-

Besides including foods and drugs
the new law specifies that all drink
ables must also be unadulterated.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22

The newly elected members of the
legislature are trying to remember all
the things they promised the voters
last fall
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
JOB PRINTING

The Office OF the AMERICAN
being furnished with a large
assortment Of job letter and
fancy type and job material
generally, the Publisher an
nounces to the public tnat he
Is prepared at all times to ex-
ecute in the neatest manner.
JOB PRINTING
Ofaii Kinds and Description
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
PROGRAM Of
COUNTY Institute

Following is the program of the
MontOur county teachers institute,
which will open in the high school
room on Monday, December 3rd With
one exception, Thursday night, there
will be no evening entertainments On
that occasion an accomplished reader
will probably appear before the teach
ers, the proceeds of the entertainment
to be applied to the Thaddeus Stevens
Memorial fund. Fuller information on
this subject will follow i'll IA few days
Following are the officers of the in
stitute:
Executive committee Charles W.
Derr, U. L. Gordy and j. w. Taylor
Sceretaries-A. M. Minnie Roberts /;
p. NJ, Charles Mourer
Committee on resolutions-F. ".
Magill, Nj. O. Madden, Gertrude Map
stone, TuilIa B. McNinch and Tillie
James.
Enrolling clerks-Elmer Cotner and
Edwin Foust
Committee OH permanent certificates
Prudence Blizzard, Pearl Crossley
and Mont Derr.
Following is the program
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3.
Enrolment, Court House, 10 "A. IN. 70
II m
O'CLOCK p. NJ.
Sessions in High School Auditorium.
Invocation, Rev. J. f. Hutchison
Music, ID. n. Diffenbacher
The Teachers Art, Ira w. Howerth.
Music, d. n. Diffenbacher
The Teachers Health, L. 5. Lowden.
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 1, . A. NJ.
Chapel, Rev. John Sherman
The Artist Teacher, Ira W Howerth
Singing and Instruction, D. n.
Dieffenbacher.
Intermission.
AhuSlNy -. ~. -
The Child's Health, 7. 5. Lowden
O'CLOCK p. NJ.
Music, Institute.
The Raw Material of the Common
Schools, Ira W. Howerth
Effective and Ineffective Teaching,
Il. 5 Lowden.
Intermission.
Music, Institute
The Finished Product, Ira W. How
erth.
WEDNESDAY ), 8 a. NJ
Chapel, DR.. W. @. Mccormick.
Teaching Children to Think, T. $
Lowden.
Intermission.
Music, d. n. Dietfenbacher.
Some Recent Tendencies III Teach
ing of Reading. Chas. Lose.
/ 30 O'CLOCK p. NJ.
Music. Institute
Grouping Children for Teaching
Purposes, Chas. Lose.
Music, Institute.
The Literary Instincts in the Child,
Il. s. Lowden
Intermission.
Music, Institute.
Essentials in Language and Com
position, Chas Lose.
THURSDAY 6, 8 \. NJ.
Chapel, Rev. Jos +. Guy
Why Children Tell Lies. Il. 5. Low
den.
lntermission.
Music, Institute.
The Old Spelling Versus New, Chas.
Lose.
30 O'CLOCK p. NJ.
Common Sense in Disciplining Chill
dren and Adolescents in the Home and
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
30 O'CLOCK p. NJ.

Common Sense in Disciplining Chill
dren and Adolescents in the Home and
at School, Z. S. Lowden.
Business Principles in the Manage
ment of Schools, Chas. Lose.
Intermission.
Subjected Selected, T. S. Lowden.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER Z, "a. NJ.
Chapel, Gen'l. Sec'y George Bern
hart.
In the Teaching Spirit and Out of It,,
I. S. Lowden.
Miscellaneous Business.
Report of Committees.
Music, Institute.
Some Causes of Failure in Discip-
line, Chas. Lose.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
Enon.

Oscar woodaI has moved back O.
Enon.
GcoV' Babb Is building a nice hen
house.
Uncle Jerry E,hridge is the champion
horse sheer.
Dock Lowey Is on time with IN,
mail each day.
Press Babb has gone to Pincy to work
for Dan Babb.
We are expecting free mail rout,
10 run by Enon soon.
Cal Dollar will have a sale On thu
18th and Is going TO Kansas.
Richard Rowland. Of Washington.
passed through here a few DAYS ago.
Prof w. Z Spickari's school closed
o. Flatrock Friday with an entertain.
ment which was held In the church
Building. The performances began at
o.. m. and continued until y. m.
~iuet any hitch A. the close thu
tscd and hungry crowd Was turned
bose 10 90 homc and dcyour the good
things that were prepared for dinner.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
LOCAL NEWS
Dycusburg.

G. Y. Yaneey went to Paducah last
Sunday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Milroy.
February s. boy.
Miss Estelle Richards returned from
paducah Thursday.
Hon. Eugene Graves, Of Paducah.
-ss here recently.
c. P. Woodall and Miss Ora Dalton
vent TO Padueah Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Mayes left one
day last week for Dallas, Tex.
Rev. Jim Oliver filled his regular ap-
pointment at the Baptist church last
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Nelson, Of Liy.
ingston comfy, were in town lss,
Thursday.
DR.. Will Graves and son, Emmett.
have been among friends and relatives
here for the past few days.
A large crowd was present at the
entertainment given by the school on
February 9 at the city hall.
Rev. v. P. Thomas. preacher ia
charge Of the Methodist Salem circuit,
will preach in the city hall on Febru.
AIRY 10.
The stockholders Of the Dycusburg
canning factory. met at the city hall on
February $ and elected a board Of
directors for the year as follows: ]. A.
Graves, T. c, Campbell. =. n. Dycus.
Marion Pogue and Robert johnson.
On the evening Of St Valentine
day Miss Rhca Cooksey entertained At
masquerade party at toe home Of her
parents. A guessing contest was On.
joycd after which the masks wcr,
removed. The evening was an cnjoya.
bic one.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
The Continued Story
of Current Events
Green's Chapel.

Mr.. Grady is quite sick.
Charley Shields went to Weston
Sunday.
Harry Gully. of Sturgis, was here
Tuesday.
Lee Scott attended Sunday school at
Weston Sunday.
Howard Scott visited relatives in
Illinois Thursday.
Mrs. Ruth Swansey went to Weston
Saturday shopping.
W. S. Hieklin, Of Marion. visited X.
n. Grady Wednesday.
Ms. Lottie Shields is visiting her
father. Samuel Barnes.
John Swansey went to Blackford
Saturday to visit relatives.
II. L. Sullivan. Of Rodney. spent
Sunday with Robert Grady.
Mrs. II. L. Sullivan is visiting her
daughter at Charleston. Mo.
W. S. Hicklin sold a fine young
horse To Arthur King Thursday for
800.
Mrs. Cora Nesbitt, Of Bells Mines.
attended the party here aturday
night.
Mrs. Lille Hill, Of Iron Hin. is visit.
ing her mother, Mrs. Margare,
Wilson.
Little Miss Rowcna Swanscy has
been quite III Of pneumonia fever. but
Is better.
Wilson Bros. the saw mill men. have
not been at work for the past week
because Of snow.
Misses Emma Williams and Maud
Collins, Of near Weston. visited Ms
Charley Williams Saturday night
Mr.. and Mrs. James n. Hughes and
children, and Miss Daniels. Of Opossum
Ridge. were guests Of Mr.. and Mr..
Albert Walker Saturday night
Mn. u. d. Cain ant children. Of
Charleston, No. and Mr, Anna Cridcr
ot Whiting, NO, who have been visit.
'ng The family Of r. n. Grady, rc.
turned home this week
Clarence Grady happened 10 a serious
accident this week on his way TO
Blackford, his horse being frightened
at piece Of floating Ice while crossing
the creek. and throwing him into the
water
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16

Miss Bulah McMaster visited Miss
Eta Hoover Sunday.
Etha Tharp and Miss Ida Hill passed
through here Sunday.
Mrs. S. Z. McMaster visited her
mother. Mrs. Farmer. last week.
A little son Of Jim Belt fell from a
wagon last week and broke two Of his
ribs.
The party at Jim Moore's Tuesday
night was largely attended. Nice
Refreshments we've served and a pleas.
ant evening enjoyed.
Clyde and Arthur McMastcr went
rabbit hunting Monday morning after
the snow, returning late in the after.
noon. the proud eaptors Of seventeen
rabbits.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
Creswell.

Wood cutting Is the oricr u the day.
VIII Crilcr left Tuesday Ter Kansas
Shcrs Mcdonnell. II Marion. /, yi.,,
ing herr.
Joe Wynn visited Abscy Siglcr las,
Tuesday.
!. u. Canwt wa, Il CrcsWell la.,
Saturday
Ma, Sutton. II lron Iin. yisi,ei
j. 7. Bpwn SUNDAY.
VIII Brown and Bert Tucker left
Mundas for Missouri.
Albert East. 1911 Natru nd John
Tudor wcrc herr TUESDAY.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
New Salem.

The public roads are fine, 50 Ear.
Fred Meredith, who has been sick. is
improving.
Charley Wiring is putting up large
tobacco harm.
John Harpcnding. Of Salem. spent
Sunday with relatives.
T.. II. Mcwhirtar. who has been sick
Of pneumonia fever, is improving.
Who ever saw horses and mules
bringing prices they are bringing at
present.
J. A. Davidson and Fred Binklcy. Of
l.evias, wcry in this section one day
last week.
Mr. Mcwhirtcr. of Nashville. Tenn.
Is here and will buy few good horses
and mules.
Ice is the finest We have hal in years.
and everybody tina, had ice houses. had
them filled.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16

Mr. W A. Adams visited f'f
Ms Rankin. In Marion last aeh
Rob Haynes. Of Marion. ,I.ioi
sister, Mn 7. NJ. Hill. bciuu 81 ~
Mississippi
Mis- Stella llill u visiting Boz wy.
Several attended the clo,lrt d'
school At Midway.
uncl, Arch Davidson wa. frT
week prospecting Tor mineral
unr uplion without much minrI.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
Ford's Ferry.

John Hampton IS building skill.
Ask Lonnie Gift about the steel
trap.
C. NJ CGf, went to Weston las,
Tuesday.
w. l.. Barnes Is erecting a new
residence.
Tom Fcrrcll attended the lodge a,
Weston Saturday.
The wood cutting at Joe Rirk's vas
attended by several
Several from here attended church
at Dunn's Spring Sunday.
Franklin 4 Binklcy shipped a 10, Of
cattle to Evansville Saturday.
Bob Rankin, of Weston. is con,cm.
plating moving in this vicinity.
Quite a number attended the dance
at Powell Hcath's Wednesday
night
James Daughtrey and wife spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mr., T A.
Rankin.
James ClcRhorn. u near Marion.
spent Saturday with his daughter.
Mrs. Aaron James.
Uncle Harvey Hughes. Of Weston. Is
contemplating going abroad Tor treat.
ment Of canocrous growth.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
Wanted.

~ Chicago wholesale and mail o
huusc, assistant manager ~
wumanl fur ihia county and adl
territory. SALARY SN and cAF
paid weekly expense munvy ad,an
Work pleasant. position rcfnsl.
No inNcstmf NJ " experience ftq~ y
Write At on,c Tor hill particular
rnelnsr self addrcs.td envelope.
gi.N CoorER a Co, .,
m Lake ST.. Chicago, N
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16

NoCurn'a a Brown have somplc,ci
Their rc~ blacksmith ,hop
''n 'oldcn and Isaac oliver are cut.
tiny vo"l for Jacob jane,
Mcdonnell a Mcdonnell have moved
their saw mill near Flatpck
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
Chapel Hill.

BETTE Long Is visiting in Marion
Mr. Watson Rice il on the sick list
I''oo Order 0s putting up a 10, or
Wlr' fence
Mrs.. loc Hughes AMI children have
mr,clto Marion.
hmgrv S'o'all and .,hcr, will sun
lave fur ksnsas.
Adam, llro' hllcd their wee house
last wcrh Wi,h tine icc.
Uoyd truce. II 1ilsnc va. herr l..,
week M hs wa, ~ Illinois.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
Irna.

Miss Hattie Tabor Is right sick.
Mrs John Perry Is on the sick list
Miss lafe llighhll is IN the sick list.
Gin, funkhouser talks Of moving Ia
fairvicw.
Clyde McMastcr went to Fairyicv
last Saturday.
Miss Ethel White visited Miss Pearl
Sullcngcr last week.
Mrs l.. T. funkhouser visited Mr.
J. o. Belt last week.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16

Mr.. Tollcy died near Chihrr, scb.l
house February = and was inferred al
the Love cemetery February o.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
Mems Shirts and Collars

We handle the Tiger brand shirts
and collar n you have never
worn this brand Of shirts you have
missed a rare treat a. well A. 4 bar.
gain. Don't delay. come and puf
chase to-day.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
Hats

! am preparing TO go right on with
my stock Of millinery. As ! have
endeavored 10 please you in the
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
Wooden Dress Goods

Nothing more suitable for spring
than our beautiful line Of mohairs
and CLEANLINESS. Come and look at our
stock whether YOU want to purchase
or not.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
GinehamS

Our spring ginghams are straight
from the city market and are the
newest and prettiest prints. II you
want nobby spring waist call and
see the ginghams.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
Belts

DeIlN
Belts and collars are the finishing
touches Of pretty toilette and
much depends upon them. Our gold
belts are chick and sty lish. The
finishi' & touch 10 spring costume.
We also have a pretty line u
girdles. ribbons and leather belts
Combs
We have beyond doubt the prct.
test line Of combs IN the city. They
have just arrived and are on display
at our store beautiful side and
back combs in beautiful shades.
Table Linens and Towels
Don't fail To ask to see our linen
and damask FOR table cloths. nap.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
Fancy Work

Are you interested in fancy work?
Then you should not fail to see our
line of stamped linen for Batenburg,
Montmellick and embroidery. We
handle everything in the fancy
work line.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
Shoes

Our shoe. combine beauty, com.
fort and durability We can NJ you
and give you the best hagain IN
town. n YOU don't believe come
and see Tor yourself
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16

kins. towels, etc Our stock of
goods will stand the test Of the most
critical eye.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
Neckwear

A woman's toilet is not com
plete unless she has a neat looking
neck. We carry complete line Of
turnovers, collars, ribbons, etc.
You will be pleased with our goods
and our prices.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16

past so shall | try to do in the
future. My spring stock is now on
the way and is full Of nobby spring
styles and ready.to-wear spring
styles.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
Skirts

We are sure that We can please
you in one of our ready-made skirts
all kinds and sizes, and We can III
the hard 10 fit.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
Mems and Boys Odd Pant,

Mems and Boys Odd Pants.
We have on hand a bot Of r,...
and boys odd pants which ar, g.,.,
at a sacrifice. We do this In r,,
nom for our spring stock. Com, !,
once and yet the best bargains
RUGS
DO YOU intend 10 spring ,I,stp,
year. or course you DO Ttsr,r
want new rugs. Nothing ap, I
much 10 a room. Our Inc b, l..-
uiul and We can please you
Bed Comforts and Blanket,
Don't neglect your beds n 40.
want bed comforts or blanket =.
can save you % per cent bsl
take our word for It bot See "a,
youra"lf
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
Laces

Our Valen ciennes, linen torchon,
round thread balls and baby Irish
laces combine beauty and dantiness.
Look at our laces if you are plan
ming a pretty spring waist.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-02-16
EmbrOideries

Eyelet, all over and flouncing, as
pretty patterns as you ever cast
your eye upon.
The Hawaiian star., 1906-04-02
TO SETILE LAND

Joseph Ferry and William Fernandez
of Hilo who came here to try and
settle the Hakalau land controversy,
had a conference this morning with
Land Commissioner Pratt and sub
sequently with Acting Governor Atkin-
son. The Settlement association which
they represent had failed to agree with
Pratt, after some correspondence, as
to the size of the homestead lots to be
allowe d per family. The conference
this morning indicated more favorable
results and it is probable that the re-
representatives. of the settlers will go
back with a proposition which the as
sociation will accept
The association, it is understood, has
been reorganized by the dropping Of
certain members whom the land COM
missioner and governor held were spe-
culators and who were admitted by the
delegates this morning to be such, and
am agreement on the size of lots to
be taken up is now expected.