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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
Condnctors Nav Stril.e-

Fl Paso. Texas. Dec. 27.-The Mexican
Central conductors are voting on the mat
ter of a union strike. The vote will be
counted teday. They now get from $40
to sIs5 1.r month gold. hut ask as much
as conductors in the Cnilad States are
getting. and are voting now to ascertain
whether iicv will refuse work II the
increase is finally refused. If the vote
carries. they will simply resign. elective
January L. for strike is a serious mat
ter in Mexico, and they will not attempt
it, but the result viii be the same. The
increase asked amounts to about Is per
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
GIVEN NEW QUARTERS.
Traffic Onicers of Rock Island Get
Rooms Of Former General MANAGER.

The traffic officials OF the Rock Is
land railway in Topeka have been Civ
en- the suite of offices formerly Oc-
cupfed By the general manager in the
general office building at First and
Kansas avenue. c. F. Morton. who
has charge # the passenger business
in Kansas. ard c. w Strain, in charge
Of freight traffic. together with their
Office forces viii have the rooms.
". J. TullertOn. superintendent OF
motive power Will move his offices
from the second floor to the first floor.
using the rooms vacated by the traf-
&c Officials.
General superintendent w. s. Tins
man will spread his office out, occupy
ing part Of the rooms to he given up
by Mr.. Tollerton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
New Year Excursion Rates Via Rock
Island

To all points on Rock Island and
Frisco system lines. To all points in
Southern Passenger association terri
tory. south of the Ohio and east of the
Missississippi rivers. at rate of one and
one-third fare for the round trip.
Tickets on sale December %, 80. 81
and Jan. 1st limited for return jan
uary It'll. For rates and all other in
formation see Rock Island agents.
A. NJ. FULLER, c. P. A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
A TUCUMCARI SHOOTING.
Marshal Lawson Dead From Bullet
Fired by the Constable.

Tucumcari, N. NJ, Dec. 27.-Consider-
able excitement was caused here by the
shooting yesterday of the city marshal
J. NJ Lawson, by S. w. Hardwick con-
stable. The death of Lawson followed
an hour after the shooting. The muir
der was said to have been cold blooded
and unprovoked. There is talk of lynch
fv7~-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27

red. 71674c; No. , hard. 73K675c; No. 3
hard, 70Q74c; No. 1 northern. S0QS3c; No.
ditto, 769S2c; No. 8 spring, 74@S1c.
CORN-No. ,. nothing doing; No. 3, 1911
@39%c.
OATS-No.2, Bic: No. 3, S47kc.
RYE-Cash, 64@66c.
ARLEY-Cash 42055c.
Flax, clover and timothy, nothing doing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
PuIInlan Conpany Wants Ininnction.

San Antonio. Texas, Dec. 27.-The Pull
man company is to file in the federal
court of the western district of Texas
application for an injunction to restrain
the railroad commission of Texas from
making a 20 per cent reduction in sleep
ing car fares in this state. The principal
contention in this suit will be that the
Pullman company is not a common car
rier and that the railroad commission has
no jurisdiction in the rates charged for
berths or seats in Pullman cars
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
Chicaon Prodnce NTarI,ef-

Chicago, Dec Il CHEESE = F'irm /:
daisies, 131zc; twins, 13Q13Ac; young
Americas. 14c.
POULTRY-AIive firm; turkeys, 1OG11c;
chickens 91kc; springs, 91zd10c.
BUTTER Steady; creamery 22G31c;
dairy, 20027c.
EGGSL Steady; at mark. cases included.
2162zc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
SUGAR and conc Market

New York. Dec 27-SUGAR-Raw
steady; fair refining. 1-1673-32c: centrifu-
gal. s6 test, 3 9-16d19-32c; molasses sugar.
2 1882 1870; Refined steady; crushed,
$50: powdered. 81 80: granulated $3.50
Coffee-Steady; No. Z, 7Ad7sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
FELTON, Again Denies.

S NJ Felton. president OF the Alton. de
clared again yesterday that there is no
difference of opinion between the Harri-
man and the Moore factions regarding
policy or finances. Il can only reiterate
my denial that there is any trouble of
any character declared Mr. FELTON,.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
geq Increase on Northern Pacific.

Fargo, \. D, Dec. 27.-The announce
ment is made by the Northern Pacific
railroad of the increase of wages of the
bagRa gemen SO per month and telegraph
ers s. per month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27

Phil Johnson of the city passenger Of
flee at Kansas City has been appointed
city agent of that road at Wichita.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
CI,,coro live Stock Market

Chicago Dec. 27.-CATTLE-Receipt
1900. Market strong. Beeves. $4OO46.S5;
cows and heifers. $1-25G5.15 Is; stockers and
feeders So 5Om4 50; Texans, SO. 75d4. so;
westerners, 50. 90d5 40; calves, $6O0qS. 90.
HOGS-Receipts. $1,000 Market 5G10c
lower. Mixed and butchers. l$6.00Q6 .@f1R;
coed heavy $62006. So roughsheavy, $500
go; light IS 906I6 321z; pigs, IS $685. 20; bulk
of sales, Sc. 15G6-30
SHEEP-Receipts, 600 Market strong.
Sheep, So. 7565. so; lambs, $4.75q8.00.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
ToneI,n Iide NTarIef

prices paid in Topeka this week. based
on Boston quotations.l
Topeka, Dec. n
GREEN SALT CURED ..-..-..-.-.....111zc
NO. I HOSE. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 50 5O613 on
NO. I. TALLOW. ............................5 Sc
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Chicago Market

FURNISHED by J. E Gall. Commissions
Grains, Provisions, Cotton and Stocks.
office no w. Sixth st. Phone 1861
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
Kansas Citx Live stocls Sales Today.

lAStHSdS lily Live SuOCk S<-ACS AOO<AS-
1.-THE following sales were made today at
the stock yards. Kansas City. Mo. and
telephoned to The Topeka State Journal
by Clay, Robinson & Co. live stock COM
mission merchants. with offices at all
markets.
Kansas City, Dec. q.
CATTLE-6,0OO head. Market steady.
HOGS-8.0O0 head. Market open, slow.
to 10c lower. Bulk sales, $6.Z71zQ6.321z; top,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
Range OF Prices on stocks

ItUI.-C u TIICCs on STOClLs-
FURNISHED by j. z. Gau, Commissions,
Grains, Provisions, Cotton and Stocks.
Office 10 W. Sixth st. Phone 4S6.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27

BUTTER, EGGS. POJITRY
FURNISHED by Cope & Co. IA Kan. Ave.I
ems SC ID; live turkeys: hens ana yonnr
gobblers. 1SQ14c; old toms. 12c-
EGGs-Fresh country SOC. storage 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27

Furnished by the City Hay Markell. "a
Quincy street
SIC. O0G71150.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27

Furnished By J. E. Gall. Commissions
6f1ce 10 W s si9ns St ' Phone an 4ss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
Cotton Market.


Galveston, Tex. Dec. N.-COTTON-
Steady 10Ac.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-11-24
LEGISLATOR wAs OUT OF GAME



We were going up to Albany ont
morning, and at Q small town the
train picked up passenger, who wal
easily identified as q member OF the
legislature. After he had got seated
the colonel went over and dropped In
to the seat beside him and started q
conversation. After little he asked:
Seen The city papers this morn
ingg
mo. / haven't. Any big news?"
"One of them comes boldly out and
charges the legislature with having
sold itself for cash"
Does It mention any names?
asked the solon, as he hitched around
uneasily.
mo, but when It says the whole
body, that's enough, isn't it?'
What bill does 1t say that we sold
out on?"
The recount BILL"
HIN! Well, the paper Is mistaken.
and II 1t had mentioned my name, !
should have brought libel suit"
80 you d1dn't-didn't-?"
Sell out. you mean? No, sir. l
was home sick for a week before and
week after that bill passed. So
money was used and +"
you weren't there" finished the
colonel. Some men never do have
any luck."-Baltimore American.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-11-24
First pub Sept u; las. Dec is, 1905


Default having been made In the conditions
Of q certain mortgage made by Frank Fou-
cault and Malvina Foucault, his wife, Of
Baraga village, Baraga county, Michigan, to
Joseph Bellaire, OF the same place, dated the
seventeenth day Of September. A. ID. 1905, and
recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds
for the county OF Baraga. aud state of Michi-
gan on the twentv-second day of September,
A. d. 1905, in Liber six of mortgages. on page
TO be due at the date of this notice the sum Of
seven hundred hfty-eight dollars and sixty
three cents, and attorneys fee of twenty a We
dollars, provided for IN said mortgage, aud no
suit or proceedings at law having been insti-
tuted to recover the moneys secured by said
mortgage or any part thereof;
Now, therefore, by virtue of the power Of
sale contained In said mortgage. and
the statute In such case made
that on Monday. the seventeenth day of
December, "A. d, 1908, at ten o'clock In the fore.
noon. l shall sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, at the front door Of the Court
House, in the village of L'Anse, Baraga county,
Michigan Chat being the place where the
Circuit Court for said county of BaraRa Is
heldo the premises described In said mortgage
or so much thereof may be necessary to
pay the amount due on said mortgage, with
all legal costs. together with an attorneys
| fee OF twenty-five dollars, as provided by law
| being described In said mortgage a. follows,
| to- wit:
The north east quarter OF section fourteen
Q4) In township forty eight (4S,) north, range
| thirty four (34,) west.
Dated, Sept. 10th, A. d. 1908.
JosEPH BRLLAIRI, Mortgage.
W. L. Mason. Atty. for Mortgage.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-11-24

1t should not be forgotten, in con-
nection with the discussion OF plans
and methods relating to the forma-
ton OF the proposed state constitu-
tional convention, that however
non partisan or ideal the member
ship OF the convention may be its
production in the way OF q new or
revised constitution must be ap.
proved by a majority Of the voters
OF Michigan before it can have any
value. 1t is possibly true that q
convention made up of supreme
court judges or church bishops or
some such dignified and strictly non
partisan personages, may meet some
recently suggested requirements,
but it would not necessarily be true
that the constitution such conyen-
ton would submit would please the
people of MichYau.& And il o ma.
jority of the tiers ofs Michigan are
not pleased tHNre WILDE no consti-
tuition or constitutional REVISION, no
matter how exalted the membership
OF the convention may have been.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-11-24
OLD rIeHTFisr NOT CAUGHT.
Clever Ruse to Secure Drsught o
Beer Was Wasted.

Near Vineland. N. j. there lived q
German farmer who brewed his own
beer. the superiority of which he was
continually proclaiming. though no
other percon ever enjoyed an oppor-
tunity of testing its merits. A young
neighbor made a wager that he could
trick the farmer into giving him a
taste of the much-vaunted drink. The
youth. visited the German one Sunday
afternoon and the conversation was
deftly stored around to home brewed
beer. The young man boosted that
his father brewed beer that could not
be equaled. The farmer at once We
hmently ordered up mug Of his own
favorite brew. When 1t appeared. the
German raised 1t to his ups, and, the
other hand pressing his stomach.
drank every drop without taking
breath. Then holding the empty mug
to the disappointed young fellow he
said, gravely:
"You say your fader's beer ISIS 80
better as mine! Jost schmell dot
mug!"-Lippincott's Magazine.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-11-24
ApproprIat. NomeneIaturs.

An article about He'll. Norway. has
appeared in the daily press. The CHIEF
attraction of the place seems to be
that 1t freezes over annually, but. al
any rate, Buffalo man, according to
the Buffalo Commercial, thought OF II
as possible summer resort, and
sought for 1t in the gazetteer. He'll
Norway. was missing, but he found in.
stead this gem of enclopaedic litera.
ture, whether intentional or not he
knows not: "Hell's Skerries, cluster
Of the Hebridean Isles. about ten
miles west OF Rum. The current which
runs between them Is extremely
rapid"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-11-24
Holding Down Natures Forces.

Less than Ave hundred feet be.
meath the surface OF the earth at
Puhta Gorda there is a power OF force
capable of lifting column OF water
eight inches in diameter to a height OF
IL feet above the surface. ga.~"
A. this prodigious subterranean
force has been stored beneath the
surface for 1000 years or more and
has never in all that time burst forth
to overwhelm the land there is not
the slightest danger that it viii do 50
at this late date. especially 40 we are
continually piling tons OF weight on
top Of It to help hold It down. More
han 4 thousand people and several
hundred buildings. to say nothing OF
as many cattle and dogs, have been
added to the surface. weight since this
immense power was first stored in the
caverns below.-Punta Gorda Herald.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-11-24

According to the statement filed
by William Randolph Hearst his
campaign for the goyernorship Of
New York cost him 1856, $40. 90
This statement covers only expendi
lures made after his nomination
il he included what IL cost him to
organize the socalled Independence
league and spread it over the state
and to persuade Boss Murphy to
givehim the Democratic nomination
it is believed his experience would
represent an Investment Of at least
half q million dollar and possibly
more.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-11-24
First pub. Nov. 10; Last Dec. I, 1905.
NOTICE.

To the owner or owners of any and all in
terest In the land herein described, and to
the mortgage or mortgages named in all
undischarged recorded mortgages against
said land or any assignee thereof of record {:
Take notice that sale has been lawfully made
of the following described land for unpaid taxes
thereon, and that the undersigned has title there
to under tax deed issued therefor, and that you
are entitled to areconveyance thereof at any time
within six months after return Of service of this
notice, upon payment to the undersigned or to
the Register In Chancery Of the county in which
the lands lie. OF all sums paid upon such pur-
chase, together with one hundred per cent addi-
tional thereto, and the fees of the sheriff for the
service cost of publication of this notice. to be
computed as UPON personal service of declara
ton as commencement of suit, and the further
sum of Ave dollars for each description, without
other additional cost or charges. II payment az
aforesaid is not made, the undersigned will in
stitute proceedings for possession OF the land.
DESCRIPTION OF LAND.
Undivided n of WY, Sec 30, Tp, N. AZ. Range
W. 81, Amount paid sl83. o. Taxes of 1895
1897, 1893, 1899. 1901, 1901, 1909, 1908.
In Baraga county, Michigan.
RICHARD LErFLBR,
BY FRED II. ABBOTT. his Attorney,
Place of Business: Florence, Wisconsin
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-11-24
MEXICAN THREADS ON THE WATER
Cornell Student invents Shoes and
Introduces Aquatic Lacrosse.

Ithaca, N. Y.-Jose Antonio Ostos, a
Mexican student In Cornell university,
has walked on the water of Cayugoa
lake. He wore a pair of water shoes
which he recently designed in the de-
partment of mechanical engineering.
He shot about over the water in every
direction with little apparent effort.
The shoes are constructed OF tin,
with four air chambers In each, and
separate compartment for the foot
They are Ave feet three inches long
IA inches wide and nearly ten inches
deep. Collapsible fans prevent them
from slipping backward. A large
crowd witnessed the test. ostos is Z
prominent athlete in the university
rowing in the freshman crew a
Poughkeepsie in 1903. His chief OBJ
ject in having the shoes made Is t.
start a new form OF water sport a
Cornell, sort Of wRer lacrosse. HI
hopes to introduce the game in othe
universities II It proves a success
here.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-11-24
Anticipated Expansion.

This Is story that was told Satur
day night at the Hungry club meeting
at Reisenweber's.:
Il just put two dozen eggs under the
speckled hen, mother" said the ten.
year-old.
why, Teddie!" exclaimed the
mother. you know she can't cover
two dozen eggs to save her life. Her
wings are too small"
II know she acan't." replied Teddie,
convincedly. Il just wanted to see
the derned old thing spread herself"
IN. Y. Press.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-11-24
II is possible that the outcome OF

IL is possible that the outcome Of
the governments proceedings
against the Standard Oil Company
may not be as serious in its results
TO the alleged offending officials OF
that organization as could sbe hoped
for, II the charges possess any de-
gree OF truth. but in any event some
substantial good will have been at
tanned. That there Is not one law
in the eyes Of the United States
government for the weaker offend
ers, and another for The greatest
corporation and most powerful
monopoly on earth,'is the important
fact which the present series. efpro-
ceedings against the Standard Oil
Company may establish. Prison
doors and prison bars have recently
enclosed for season some very
cunning violators Of the antitrust
and anti-com bination laws, and It 10
not to be expected that any impro-
per leniency will be accorded to the
Standard Oil managers. To the
extent that they are found guilty
the penalty OF their offense will not
be withheld. II 10 this accepted
view Of the aggressive movement
against the great oil monopolists
which give national interest and
national value to such proceedings.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-11-24
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

The date opposite each Subscribers name In
IN, printed address each paper Indicates TN
time TO which the subscription IL paid BY ob-
yer Wing this subscriber may know NJ oil times
inst how his subscription account stands, and
In case any error Is made In giving credit Tor
sbe payment Of money on subscription, II III
che duty OF the subscriber TO notify this once
without unnecessary delay.
Usually the publsher continnes sending the
paper until II liz ordered ~ scontinued. whether
the su bsc rlption has expired or not. II sub
ecrIber desires IL discontinued, he should 80
notify this ONCE, and pay up arrearages' II
there be any.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-11-24
A w.termeIon J.o,

II am only just recovering from that
watermelon Jas" said the tired man.
Don't know Whist q watermelon jag
Is? This is how It Is done: You take
q ripe watermelon. plug It, take out
the plug, open q quart bottle Of cham.
payne and pour It In. Put the plug
back again and leave 1t on ice for half
q day.
Take four bites OF the watermelon
then" he finished sadly. and pass
away"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-11-24
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER "a, 1906.

A piece OF ground five inches
wide was sold in New York recently
for 1000. The purchaser probably
Intends to put u thirty-five story
building on it.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-11-24
Gently. Jenny.

Sir James Macintosh invited DR..
Parr to take drive In his gig. The
horse became FESTIVE. Gently, Jem-
my" says the Doctor; don't irritate
him; always soothe your horse. Jsm.
my. You'll DO better without me. Lot
me down, Jenny" Once on terra
firma, the doctors view Of the case
was changed. Nov, Jenny touch
him up. Never let horse get the bet
tor Of you. Touch him up. conquer
him, don't spare him: and now I'll
'save you to manage him-I1l walk
back
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-11-24
First pub. Nov. 10, 1905 Last Jan. re, 1907.
TIMBER LAND, Act JUNE 3, 1873
NorIcE FOR PUBLucATIoN.
United States Land ONCE,
Marquette, Michigan,

Notice is hereby given that In compliancs
With the provisions Of the act Of Congress OF
Juno 3, 1873, entitled IAN act for the sale OF
timber lands In the States OF California, Ore
gou, Nevada and Washington Territory" a
extended to all the Public Land States By act
Of Augusta, 1eo1, J. Abner eherm an of Houeh
ton. county Of Houghton, state of Michigan
has this day nled In this once his sworn state
ment No. 1850, for the purchase Of the Sen
Of NWk Of Section No. =, In Township No. q
that the land sought 10 more valuable
for its timber or stone than for Agricultural
purposes, ana 70 estAoIisn ME CLAIM 70 said
1907.
He names - witnesses: Henry Nelson
Olaf Sara, Herman p. Ruonavsara, Gust
johnson, all of Tapiols, Mich. :.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested 20 Ole
their claims III this once on or before said ieth
day Of January. ioe1.
THQMAA sCADDEN, Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-11-24
COUNTY OFFICERS

ALBEIT T. srREETER, Circuit Judge, Hough.
ton.
wILLIAa L. MASON, Prosecuting Attorney,
L'Anse.
JAnKs MON ANON, Judge OF Probate, Baraga.
MARrIN voETscH, County Clerk and Register
Of Deeds, L'Anse.
JouN q. REAL, Treasurer, Baraga.
JOHN MARKLE, County Surveyor, Baraga.
II. J. SEIPERT and PHILIP VoErsCH, L'Anse
and RICHARD FEoRE, Baraga, Poor Commits
sioners.
"a rick CuLLrsrY, County Game and Fish
WARDEN, LAnse.
SUPERVISORS.
DIOR w. BEEs. Arvon Township.
FRED W. ScHwALM, Baraga Township.
JOHN ELpnAs Covington Township.
FRANK w. FoovE. LAnse Township.
sAnusL T. McKERcHER, Spur Township.
BOARD OF SCHOOL EXAMINERS.
SYLVESTER o. CLINTON, County School Com
missioner, Baraga.
Miss KATE CURRY, L'Anse.
MISS II. O'CoNNoR, L'Anse.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-11-24
THE
COPPER
HANDBOOK

New edition issued Nov. 18th, 1867
Is a dozen books in one, covering the history,
Geography. Geology, Chemistry, Mineralogy,
Metallurgy, Technology, Uses, Statistics and
Finance Of Copper. It Is practical book, useful
to all and necessary to most men engaged in any
branch of the Copper Industry.
Its facts will pass muster with the trained
scientist, and it's language issasly understood by
the everyday man.
ItgiyS e plain facts in plain English with
out feaf orh vor.
1t BITS ID describes $50 Copper. Mines and
Com anies all parts of tht world, descriptions
rug ling fro two " s to sixteen pages, accord
IN TO the portal of the property.
The Copp4 Hagd(pok Is cShceded to be the