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The San Francisco call., 1906-08-27

COUPLE HURT IN CoLLIsIoN.-Sant Ana.
Aug. 26.-Mr. and Mrs. n. McCOmbs were Sc
riously injured this afternoon In a collision be-
tween their automobile and electric ear.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-27
CHILD'S AWFUL
SKIN HUMOR
Screamed with Pain = Suffering
Nearly Broke Parents Heart =
Twelve Years Of Misery-Doctor
Called Case IncurabIe - Helped
from First, and
SPEEDILY CURED BY
CUTICURA REMEDIES

al wish TO inform you that your
wonderful Cuticura has put stop to
twelve years Of misery I passed with
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-27

YOUNG BOY DRowNED.-Gazelle Aug. 26-
William Mccoy. the young son OF Mrs. Addie
Mccoy Of San Francisco, was drowned In a pool
near here today.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-27
Superior to Lemonade.

HORSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE.
A teaspoonful added to a glass of cold water
with sugar, makes delicious summer tonic
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-27
REArEN By rEAMsrERs,

BEATEN By TEAMsTEHS.-W. II. Wheeler,
a teamster, who lives at Ninth and Brannan
streets, was badly beaten at Third and Berry
streets yesterday by number of other team
sters. he was treated at the Harbor Hospital
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28
Important Notice to Tonopah
Realty Holders.

All parties claiming any title to any
of the ground within the exterior boun-
daries of the claims owned by the Tono-
pah Mining Company of Nevada, or the
Jim Butler onopah Mining Company
by reason of agreements heretofore
made by said companies, or by the per
Sons from whom said companies pur-
chased, are hereby notified to file within
sixty days from the first publication of
this notice in the office of the Southern
Nevada Abstract Company, room 3,
Brokers' Exchange building, the evil
dence of title to ground claimed. Upon
presentation of evidence the question
of title to the respective lots will be adj
justed. Parties not presenting evidence
within the period named will be deemed
to have waived all rights to the ground
in question.
ToNoPAH MINING Co. OF NEVADA.
jim BUTLER -ToNoPAH MINING Co.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28
LEGAL.
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the SOUTHERN
NEVADA ABSTRACT COMPANY is the duly
authorized agent for the sale, rental or ieasihe
OF the surface rights OF the 1onopah Mining
Company and the Jim Butler Tonopah Mining
Company. -.
: Ali persons occupy ing the surface ground OF
eth er Of these companies must pay rental Tor
same to the SOUTHERN NEVADA Alb
STRACT COMPANYi no payments to other
persons will be recognized.
Building upon or trespassing on any vacant
or unoccupied lots or lands of these com panles
without permission in writing by their duly
authorized agent. is hereby forbidden, and all
persons disregarding this notice will be prose
cuted.
ToNOPAH MINING co, OF NEVADA
jim BUTLER TONOPAH MINING &C
2.25 BY F. A. Keith, General Manager.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the District Court OF the Third Judicial Dis
trict OF the State Of Nevada, in and for
Nye County.
In the matter of the estate of John Holland
deceased.
Notice IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
undersigned. Annie II. Holland, was duly ap
pointed Administrative of the estate OF John
Holland, deceased, by order OF the above en-
titled court, made, given and entered on the 9TH
dAy OF April, 1908, and that she thereupon and
on said day duly qualified as such Admins
tratrix. And further notice is hereby given that
I'll persons having claims against the estate OF
said John Holland, deceased, are required "a
Ale the same, with the proper vouchers and
and statutory aftidavits attached, with the
clerk Of the court, within three months from the
date of the first publication Of this notice.
Dated, April 9th, 1906.
ANNIE r. HOLLAND,
Administrator Of the estate OF John HOLLAND
deceased.
Date Of first publication, April 7tb, 1906:
j. p. O'BRtEN,
Attorney for Administrators
4.7-5-t
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION ISSUED
ID out OF the District Court Of the Third Judi
cial District. State OF Nevada, In and for the
Cout ty Of Nye. to me directed, 1 am required o
make the sum ofone thousand and ninety-six and
50 100 dollars (Sl096 SOY with interest thereon fr m
the 18th day OF March, 1905, and the further sum
Of - costs. have levied upon and will ex-
pose for sale at public auction, Mt the Court
House door In the Town OF Tonopah, in said
County and State, on the 9th day OF April, 1905,
at o'clock p. m OF said day, to the highest and
best bidder, the following described property,
TO- wit: That certain mining claims. together
with I Q improvements thereon, situated In the
Liberty Mining District, County OF Nye, State
OF Nevada, and located as and recorded as the
Tonopah berkeley mine, seized and taken into
execution at the suit of the Lothrop'D Davis Dom
pauy, an Incorporation, VS.. The Tonopah Berk'
eley Mining Company, an Incorporation,
Terms and conditions Of sale: CASH,
& THOMAS w. LOGAN,
Sheriff Of Nye County, State OF Nevada
By j. w. LANDQUIST,
equity Sheriff,
Dated March 10. IONA at
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28
LEGAL.

the FIRST day OF February, 1905, and the amended
OF location thereof was filed for
record on the The az 3 day Of ,a Ee y. \ MtEi, lST I'oo aIH ps
Records OF Tonopah Mining District and on the
nth day OF February, 1905, in Book +, page 4Ss
OF Mining Locations, Records OF Nye County,
Nevada.
The presumed general course or direction of
the San Sabe, Black Diam nd aud Aspen lodes,
as near as can be determined from ths present
developments, is In q ~southWeStefty ana hortn-
easterly direction.
The names of the adjoining claims, and their
owners and claimants, as shown by the plat OF
survey, are as follows:
On the north: The Ararat, and Bobbie Burns.
unsurveyed, Montana Midway Extension Min
ing Company claimant.
On the east: Farlette and Pirate, unsurveyed,
Tonopah Geodetic Mining Company
On the east and south: Defender, unsurvey'd,
Belle of Tonopah Min ng Company, claimant.
On the south, Homestake and Umbria, I'M
Surveyed, Tonopah Home Mining Company,
N
On the wes.: Montana, unsurveyed, Sheridan
Urban. claimants
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
mining ground, veins. lodes, premises, or any
part thereof, SO described, survey ed, plated
and applied for, are hereby notified that un-
according to law. within the time prescribed by
law, with the Register OF the United states
Land ONCE, at Carson City, State OF Nevada,
tue same will be barred by the authority OF the
provisions OF said statute
Register.
1t is hereby ordered that the foregoing notice
OF application for . patent be published for the
period ST ten consecutive wesks in the ToNoPAH
BONANZA, q weekly newspaper published in the
County Of Nye, State OF Nevada.
o. II. GALLUP,
Register
Date of first publication March 10th, 1905.
CAMPBkLL, METSON & BROWN.
Law Attorneys for Applicant.
Brougher.G ovan Building, Tonopah, Nevada
Nixon Block, Goldield, Nevada.
c ecker Building, San Francisco. Cal
II 10 lot
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

STATE OF NEVADA, COUNTY OF NYE,
February Sd, 1906.
To j. d. BROWN,
SOLOMON JEWETr,
N. G. FARNUM and
A., A ARMSTRONG:
You, and each of you ARR HEREBY NOTIFIED
that we, the undersigned, have expended the
sum of THREE HUNDRED dollars in labor and
improvements upon the JULIA" lode mining
claim, in Tonopah Mining District, NyeCounty,
Nevada, as Will appear by the certificates in
proof thereof filed In the office Of the Recorder
OF said County and State, in order to hold said
premises, under the provisions Of Section 1924,
Revised Statutes of Thu United States, being
the amount required to hold the same for the
years ending December 3lst, 1903, 1901 and 1908,
And, If, at the expiration OF ninety days after
this notice by publication, you. and each Of you
fail to contribute your proportion OF such ex.
penditure as co-owner, your interest In said
claim will become the property OF the subscrib'
ers under said section 1924.
A, u DART,
J.H. THRESS.
First publication February 3, 1906.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28
Belmont Extension Mining Company.
4.2i 81

Incorporated under the laws Of Arizona;
capitalization 100000, divided into | 900, O00
shares OF a par value OF 500, 100000 shares In
the treasury,
Principal once, Tonopah, Nevada. Onicers
and Directors, John Mckane, Pres; Geo. S.
Nixon, Vice-president; }. II Foreman, Score.
tary and Treasurer; George Wingfeld and S. +.
Foreman
The Company owns the North Star, Dlpper
and Ralston claims, which adioin the Tonopah-
Belmont mine on the East.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28
TOnOpah Standard Gold Mining Co.

INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF
i ARIZONA, capitalization Oh 10000, divided
nto 100000 shares Of a par value Sl00, 10000
shares In the treasury. Stock unreasonable
Principal office, Tonopah, Nevada, Oficers
and directors, Marius Duyall, president; VIM. j.
Douglass. vice president; L. w. Kendall, secre-
tary, and George Wingfeld, treasurer The
company owns five claims west OF Tonopah on
the trend Of recent strikes. Workings consist
of double compartment shaft with steam hoist.
The company buildings are all new and up-to.
date.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28
Order Your Coal and Wood.

The Tonopah and Goldield Fuel
and Ford Company are doing a -four
ishing business these days. They
have coal and wood srT lent to sup
ply several camps and are reasonable
il their prices, Their telephone
number is 4S3. Call them up at once
and place your order. u
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28
NOTICE OF SALE ON FORECLOSURE.
IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
L Court OF the State of Nevada, in and for the
County of Nye.
Charles Madison, Plaintiff,
VS..
Sadie Dsckson, Defendant


VS..
Sadie Dsckson, Defendant
Under and by virtue OF a judgment and de-
cree Of foreclosure and order of sale issued out
Of the Third Judicia District Court OF the State
Of Nevada. in and for County of Nye, on the 10th
day Of April, 1906, in the above entitled action,
wherein Charles Madison, the above named
plaintiff obtained q Judgment ana decree
against Sadie Dickson, the above named de-
fendant. on the tenth day OF April. 1906, which
said decree was, on the 10th day OF April, 1908,
recorded in Judgment Book "B" OF said Count,
at page .........., l am commanded to sell:
All that certain personal property situated
in the town OF Tonopah, County OF Nye: State
Of Nevada, and described as follows to-wit:
All that certain building and improvements
situated upon a certain lot and parcel of ground,
forty feet in frontage by one hundred feet in
depth, facing on Corona avenue, being on the
south side of said Corona avenue; said building
being commonly known as and called the
" BALDWIN" and being a six () room dwell
ing house. 81,
house and building contained, described W
ONE ~ UPRIGHT PIANO.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Mon
day, the 3Oth day of April, 1905, at twelve (l2)
o'clock, noon, of that day, at said building, 10
wit: the building known as the BALDWIN"
on the south side of Corona avenue, in the town
OF Tonopah, County Of Nye, State OF Nevada, ]
will in obedience to said decree OF foreclosure
and order OF sale, sell the above descoibed prop
erty, or as much thereof as may be necessary tC
satisfy plaintiffs demand with interest thereon
and costs, TO the highest and best bidder fol
cash in lawful money OF the United States.
Dated at Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada, thi'
Il. j. MCMAHON,
4-2l2t Snerin
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN That the Co
N partnership heretofore existing between
c. 81. Coykcndall and S. S Tanner, has been
this day dissolved by mutual consent Mr..
Tanner will collect all firm bills and pay oil
hrru Indebtedness.
Dated, Ut Tonopah, April 20, 1905
G. -. COYKENDALL,
S S. TANNER.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28

DR.. Thomas Price, one Of the most
successful practitioners of veterinary
surgery of the west, has his Office at
the Palace livery. No one requiring
DR.. Prices services will regret II, as
that profession has been his lifelong
study and practice. He was the gov
ernment's surgeon for a number of
years at Fort Whipple, Arizona. tt.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28
Meeting Of the Nevada State Board Of
Medical Examiners

There will be a meeting of the State Board Of
Medical Examiners at the ONCE Of the Score
tary in Carson City, Nevada, on May 18th
1905, for the transaction Of such business as
may properly come before the board.
S. l. LEE,
42i 81 Secretary.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.
STATE OF NEVADA, COUNTY or NYE.

blNIE OT INV hDNt VVVNI Ut y %
February "a, 1906.
To j. p. SWEENEY, or his heirs or assigns:
YoU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that | the under
signed, b. Is SHEPPARD, co-owner with you in
the following mining claims: r. g. H. q. l.. L.,
E. Il e., NJ. & M. and the Winter, situated in
the Bulifrog mining district, Nye county, state
OF Nevada, did expend, during the year 1905, In
labor, improvements and other development
work required by law, upon the above named
claims, the sum Of FIVE $500 HUNDRED o
after the expiration of ninety days after the
nrst publication OF this notice, YOU shall have
failed or refu ed, with respect to SAID claims, 10
contribute your portion (ei25) Of the amount re-
quired by law TO be expended thereon, md
actually expended thereon as a'oresaid your
interests In such claims Will become forfeited
to me, and become my property. under the pro-
visions OF section 1924 Of the REVISIT Statut Sof
the United States, b B. SH EPHARD
First publication February 2lal9U6.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28

There having been no bidders ut the sale ad.
vertised and noticed to take place as above,
the SAINT is hereby postponed until Monday.
April 10th, 1905, at the hour OF two o'clock p. m.
Dated April 9th 1903.
THOS. w. LOGAN,
BY ]. w. LANDQUIsT Sheriff.
equity Sheriff,
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28
N OF SALE.

There having been no bidders present at the
above sale at the time to which the same was
postponed, notice is hereby given that the
same is further postponed until Monday, April
ED 1906, at 2 O'Clock y m.
Dated April nth, 1906.
THOS. w. LOGAN,
By J. w. LANDQUIsT, Sheriff,
equity Sheriff
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28

ONCE OF the County Clerk Nye County, New.
nc G. Bevis, County Clerk OF Nye County,
State OF Nevada, and Ex-Oficio Clerk OF the
Board OF County Commissioners, do hereby Ger.
tlfy that the above and foregoing is a true and
correct list OF the claims against Nye county
board, at their meeting held April 2nd, 1906,
at Tonopah, New, and the action taken thereon
by the said board.
Witness my hand and the seal Of the said board,
this l4th day OF April 1905.
G. G, BEVIS,
County Clerk and Ex.Onlcio Clerk Of the
Board OF Commissioners in AID for Nye County.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28
OF SALE

There having been no bidders present at the
sale advertised TO take place as above at the
time which the same was postponed, notice is
hereby given that a further postponement Of
the said sale Is hereby made until Monday,
April 3lth, 1905, at 9 O'Clock p. m.
Dated April 23rd, 1906.
T. j. MCMAHON,
Sheriff.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28

This claim is located in the N, Il 4 N. w, n.
S. L u and S. w, 4 SCI, %, Township 3 North,
Range AZ East, M ID b.. q M, In the Tonopah
Mining District, Nye County, Nevada
The San Sabe was located on the 18th day Of
January, 1902, and tn certificate OF location
thereof was filed for record on the 18th day OF
February, 1909, and r%ecorted In Book Z, page
$40, OF Mining locations, r. cords Of Nye County,
Nevada. An amended location OF the San
Sabe was made on the first day OF February,
1905, and an amended certificate Of location
thereof was filed for record On the 9TH day OF
February, 1905, and recorded in book X, page
100, of Mining Locations, Records Of the Tono-
pah Mining district, and on the nth day Of
+, bruary, 1895, In Book p, page 43t, OF Mining
Locations, Records Of Nye County Nevada
TIE p ~ Diamond was located on the 18th
day e. Jat-ary, 1902. and the certificate or loca.
tiUn thereof was recorded on the 10th day OF
February, 1902, In Book e, page 3lg, OF Mining
Locations, Records ofNye County, Nevada. An
amended location of said Slack Diamond was
made on the hrst day OF February, 1905, and an
amended certificate OF location thereof was
nled for record on the 4th day OF February, 1903,
and recorded In Book X, page los. OF Mining Lo-
cations, Records OF Tonopah Mining District,
and on the 18th day Of February, 1905, In Book
?. page 43t, Of Mining Locations, Records OF
Nye County, Nevada.
The Aspen was located on the nth day Of
January, 1902, and the certificate OF location
thereof was recorded on the 18th day of Feb
ruary, 1902 IN Book f., page 800 OF Mining To-
cations. Records OF Nye County Nevada. An
amended location OF said Aspen was made on
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28
LIST OF COUNTY BILLS

The foflowing is a list OF the bills against
Nye County, nled with the CLERK, and the &C
siouers az their regular monthly meeting held
on the end day of April, 1919, az the once
v - Co,n.r Hiarh in InnOnah. New.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-04-28
on SAFE.

Dated March 10, 1905 st.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-19
D1sTRIcT*c CONVENTION.
Salisbury Making Effort to Sc.
cure Political Gathering.
fsnrcIa, ~ The Times-Dispatch.

a Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
SALISBURY, N. C.,5Aprl ls.--A meet
ing OF the Democratic Executive Com
mittee OF tho Eighth Congressional Dis
trict. has been called by Chairman John
s Henderson, Of this city, to be held in
Wilkeshoro, on the Gath instant for the
purpose of selecting time and place
for the district convention. Salisbury is
making strenuous efforts to secure this
political gathering, and there Is strong
sentiment In favor OF holding the same
here. There are a number of party
leaders who believe the race In the con-
yent!on viii be between ". c. Newland,
OF I1enor, and r. n Hackett, of Wilkes.
each of whom has a long list of followers
In this section OF the State,
Rowan county is In the midst Of an
educational awakening, which Is being
led by County Superintendent r. G.. I<izer
in behalf of the schools A number Of
townships have already voted a special
school tax, the last election being held
In Mt. ulla last Saturday, where a h.g
victory was achieved for education.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-19
FINE WEDDINGS
IN WILMINGTON
Brilliant Gatherings to Witness
Marriage Of Popular Young
People
MISS LOUISE BELLAMY A BRIDE
a Former Richmond Young Man
Webs a Prominent Society
Girl.
fspecial e The mines -pIspatchl

Especial to The Times Dlspatch,)
WILMINGTON, N. c.. April lS-A
marriage brilliant in many ways was
celebrated In this city this afternoon, 1t
was brilliant on account OF the prominence
Of the contracting parties, on account OF
the opulent assemblage that witnessed
the event and on account OF tho number
Of swall receptions that have been ac-
corded the bridal party. The marriage
was that OF Miss Louise Belamy. young
est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marsden
Bellamy the father being one of the most
prominent attorneys in North Carolina,
and DR.. Edward Jenner Wood, son Of
the late DR.. Thos. F. Wood, and a young
man who has attained high rank IN MS
profession. He only recently declined IN
important chair In tho medical depart
ment of the University of the State.
The marriage was celebrated at o'clock
at tho First Presbyterian Church. being
followed by a reception at the home OF
the BRIDES parents, on Market street.
The ceremony was performed by Hev'
j, NJ. Wells, .. d., pastor of the church,
and the edlf'ce presented rare and heau-
tlfnl scene, heing profnsely decorated and
crowded with society folks.
The bridal party consisted OF Miss
Lucy Bridgers, maid OF honor; Miss Ella
abeth Burruss, flrst bridesmaids Misses
Ann Bell Patterson and Josephine Rudd,
OF Petersburg, Va, and Misses Elovlne
Rurruss, Margaret Brldgers, Maggie
Wood aud Mary Allan Short. bridesmal Ids;
Mr.. ]. Hunter Wood best man. and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-19
TOURNAMENT,
First Prize, a Handsome Saddle,
Went to Mr.. Robert Lowry,
Especial 10 The Times -plspateh.l

/. 4 = Il
MONTPELIER, VA. April 1s--There
was tournament at old Negro root Mon.
day afternoon Mr., Robert lowry. q
won the first prize, a. handsome Saddle.
The, closing Of the Montpelier Graded
pupils and friends OF the school a bonn
itiful collation. Was ,served and music.
dancing and games lent pleasure to tho
gathering.
n An addition Is being bult to the Epis-
copal rsctory OF. st. Martins parish, near
Mrs. Frank Page. who has been visit
ing her n,other-in-la al Oakland Ham
over county, has returned to her home
~ tsf' Freaer,ck ". Thompson, of the
Rradstreet CompanN. Richmond spent
Easter with his pnrents here; ,,,.,,.,.
returned t,,; TO 70 his home today. after 9
pleasant visit te friends In ilgnoyer. !,
"a cnapted a nostion With Carpenter. and
EBnXley, OF West Virginia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-19
BLACKBURN CASE.
PRACTICALLY a one
Declared Oh Stand He Had Never
Received a Dollar for Practic-
ing Before Departments.
AN AcQUITTAL EXPECTED * ? &c: !: !
IN ACQUITTAL EXPECTED
Distillers Who Paid Blackburn
Money introduced as Wit
ses-Negro on Jury.
(special to The Times Dispat,.h.)

(special to The Times Dispatahl
GREENSBORO. n. c., April 1S..-The
case against Congressman Blackburn was
practically concluded IN the Federal court
here this afternoon. defendant having
teen examined IN his own behalf and
defense announcing the close of%its evil
dence when court adjourned at O'CLOCK
Should the government insist on q YER
dict tomorrow. ono of acauittal is con-
Gdentially expected. Except ten charac-
ter witnesses. Blackburn was the only
witness introduced by defense. lie swore
positively that he had never received a
dollar 10 practice before the departments
and that the money paid him by those
hIstIllcrs named in the bills of Indictment
was for services rendered In Federal
md State courts.
Tho government had introduced two
aistlllers.. who testified to having pail
Blackburn, five hundred dollars and fifty
dollars AS law fees. but 1t was impossible
Tor the prosecution to get them to state
that It was for settling cases before tho
apartment at Washington
Commissioner Yerkes testified for tho
ynvernment that Blackburn handed hin
petition with affidavits for settlement OF
distillng case, in which his name was
marked as attorney, but Blackburn naver
made any argument or tried to lnf1u-
,nce him to settle the cases. Collector
Harkins testified that Blackburn, over
|ong distance phone,stried to induce him
70 recommend the compromise OF the
Ace Dinkins case, saying It would be
Gorth five hundred dollars to him. Black
surn, In his testimony, positively denied
A1is.
Frank Eddleman testified that he paid
Blackburn Ave hundred dollars to settle
cases of Ace Dinkns and p. A. Davis,
but declared | tina money was paid as
general retainer to protect him In his
Ehtskey business.
W. r. Krider said he paid. Blackburn
Nifty dollars. but It was for some other
Ease besides the whskey case settled be-
lore the department. and Blackburn told
him he could not accept any fee for that