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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-02
PROBE COTTON
EXCHANGES
Vote for This Step By House
Committee
BUREAU. OF CORPORATION
A8}
Ask to Make investigations rincipal
Ones New Orleans and New York
Effort to Ascertain Causes Of
Price Fluctuations.
BUREAU OFF C0RPOR ATOMS

Washington, Feb. 2. By unanimous
vote, the House Committee on Inter
state and Foreign Commerce decided
toady 70 make favorable report On 4
resolution for the investigation Of the
methods Of cotton exchanges by The
Department Of Commerce ana Labor.
The resolution is amended from the
Livingston and Burlcson resolution and
extends the investigation 70 an cotton
exchanges dealing IN futures. Represen,
tatiye Lowering, who will report the bill
for the committee, said today that the
New York and New Orleans exchanges
are be two principal ones dealing IN
futures, but that Memphis and ST,
Louis exchanges also have some dealings
81 that sort The resolution, as II will
BIZ reported follows,
Resolved, That The Secretary OF Com.
nlerrc and Labor through the Bureau 81
Corporations, be and ii hereby requested
10 investigate the causes Of the fluetu.
ations in the price Of cotton and the
difference between the market price of
the various classes at cotton and said
Investigation shall BE conducted with
the particular object whether on not
said fluctuations IN prices have resulted
IN whole or in part from the character
Of contracts and deliveries thereon
made on the cotton exchanges dealing
IN futures OF are the result 81 any COM
binations or conspiracy which interfere
or binders commerce among the several
States and Territories or with foreign
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-02
Guggenhein Appears IN the Senate.

Simon Gnegenheim, the mutt, mil
lionaife senator elect from Colorado ap-
peared IN the Senate today. senator
Money Of Mississippi was the first 81
the senator's 70 greet him
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-02
Hearlng For AIaska Railroad.

Hearings on the bin to give the Cow
omment charter to the Alaska Rail
road company for lite projected railroad
from the head Of Cordoya Bay to a
point on the Yukon river near Eagle,
Alaskt, were continued today before
the senate Commute on Territories.
Andrew f, Burleigh Of New York, one
Of the promoters Of the railroad. de-
clared that opponents to the bin were
trying 10 corner copper fields Of
Alaska and that their plans would lie
interfered with If the railroad invaded
the field. Mr.. Burleigh charged that
Simon Guggenheim, senntor.eieet from
Colorado was identified with the move
ment 70 secure monopoly OF the
Alaskan copper field.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
Proclamation.

By virtue of the law and in ac-
cordance with our official duty, we
horebY proclaim the result of The
special election, held in the Third
ward OF the Parish of st. Tamma-
n.y. Louisiana, on the 10th dav of
august 1907, on the question of
submitting to the property texpav.
era OF the said Ward, the ievy1ng
OF a special tax at the rate of three
lS) mills on the dollar per annum
toF period of ten years, or so
much thereof as may be necessary
to raise the Gum of five thousand
(SoooO) dollars, for each of said
years, or such sum, not exceeding
nVe Thousand ($50OO) dollars per
annum, as said tax of three l3)
mills will produce, on all taxable
property situated in said waad, to
ala tue 1T. Tammany & New Or,
leans Railways and Ferry Company
IN the construction and operation
OF a line Of electric or motor rail.
way, to be as follow:
Total number of votes cast in
favor of the levy of said special tax
10Y; total number cast against the
levy OF said special tax Sc. Total
amount in value of the property
cast IN gavor Of the levy of SAID
special tax tax, 1924, 645, 90; tota'
amount in value of property cast
against the levy Of said special tai
S46,752.00. Majority in number
OF property taxpayers, in. favor Of
said levy of speacial tax l73;
majority in value of property tax
payers in favor of said levy of spec
ial tax $147, $4,000.
The majority in number anc
value of the property taxpayers O:
The said Ward, having voted a
SAID special election in favor of tht
levy of said special tax. to aid tbt
st. TammGny & New Orleans Rail
ways & Ferry Company in the con
struction and operation of said rail
way, We hereby declare the sald
tax carried and legally adopted.
LEWIS L. MORGAN,
w. e. PARKER,
WARREN THOMAS,
Supervisors of Election, ST. Tammany
Parish, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
Proclamation.

! By virtue of the law and in &C.
cordance with our official duty, we
hereby proclaim the result of the
special election held in the Fourth
Ward of the Parish of st. Tamma-
ny. Louisiana, on the goth day OF
August 1907, on the question OF
submitting to the property taxpay-
ers of the said Ward, the levying
of special tax at the rate of three
80 mills on the dollar per annum,
for period of ten (10) years, or SO
much thereof as may be necessary
to raise the sum OF three thousand
tSO0O)edollars, for each of said
years, or such sum, not exceeding
three thousand $4,000 dollars per
annum, as said tax of three 90
mills will produce, on all taxable
property situated in said ward, to
aid the st. Tammany & New Or
leans Railways and Ferry Compa-
nv i'm the construction and opera
ton of a line of electric or motor
railway, to be as follows:-
Total number of vote cast in
favor of the levy of said special tax
1922 :. total number of votes cast
against the levy of said special tax
None. Total amuunt in value of
the property cast in favor OF tue
levy OF said special tax, $73 749. 90 {;
total amount IN value OF property
cast against the levy of said special
tax, none. Majority IN number OF
The property taxpayers, in favor Of
the SAID special tax 1872, majority
in value of property taxpayers IN
favor of said levy of special tax
$73,749.OO0.
The majority in number and value
OF the property taxpayers OF the
said Ward, having voted at said
special election in favor OF the levy
I, OF said special tax, to aid the 1T.
Tammany & New Orleans Railways
and Ferry Company in the con-
s.ruction and operation OF said rail
way. we hereby declare the said
tax carried and legally adopted.
w. E PARKER,
WARREN THOMAS,
LEWIS L. MORGAN,
Supervisors of election for ST.
Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07

| am now closing out my entire
stock of doors, sash, blinds, hard
ware etc., at factory prices See
me and save 25 per cent.
M. g. SMITH,
Opposite Dutsch's saw mill.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
:Trespass NOTICE

all persons are hereby warned and
prohibited from cutting, burning dead
ening, carrying or floating away, OF
otherwise injuring or destroying any
trees, timber or wood growing or lay
ing upon the lands of the Salmen Brick
and Lumber Company, Limited. ANY
person so doing will be prosecuted I'm.
der the provisions of Act No. 103, Of
the laws of 1902.
salmen Brick & Lumber Co., Ltd.s
my25-ly,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 5, iS78-HOTlCE FOR
pllRLIGATl0n.
limited STATES LANE OFFICE,

New Orleans, La, June !, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act Of Congress OF
June ), 878, entitled, An 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 Sts5es by act OF
/ scson,he parish of ST. Tammany. State OF Lou
isana has this day filed in this Office his sw9 9bn
statement No. 1917 for the purchase OF tne
9racfinnai section 81 and lots and 2 OF Sec
ion Il an' No. %. in township No. South. Range
No. IL East, st. Helena Meridian, ana VII o1er
nroof to show that the land sought IS more
1v,ainatIe for its timer or stone than for agr-
cultural purposes and to establish is caln 20
Nssr orleans. La, on MONDAY, the 30th DAY OF
lSeptenber, 1907.
. IT, pe Todd. lanes Nj. Barringer. James Cou-
e., and Noryille Cousin, all of Bayou Lacofnoe'
= ali persons claiming aCsssy the
ibed lands areT s5ie 1nslr
iSIns IN this office on oE bss9Is !, sai SS u@s
J. ssss::
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
Trespass Notice.

ALI persons are hereby warned and
prohibited from cutting, burning, dead
ening, carrying or floating away, or
otherwise injuring or destroying any
trees, timber or wood growing or lying
upon the lands of PoiteVent & lavre
Lumber Company. Any person SO do
ing will be prosecuted under the pro-
visions of Act No. 103 of the laws Of
1902. w. G. HUTCHINSON,
Land Agentfor Poitevent & FaVre Lum
her Company. ap 27-t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
The Northwestern Dental Co.

When you go TO New Orlea6s to get
your dental work done, be sure to call
at the Northw estern Dental Co, No. 1910
Canal Street. You will find the finest
and best equipped dental Office in the
South, under the management of DR.. L.
A, Brewster. Moderate prices; first
class work, is the motto. Everything
strictly first class. and ten-year guar
antee on all work.
Open Sundays from to 4; evenings
until p. m.
NORTHWESFERN DENTAL CO.,
1910 Canal ST., New Orleans, Ls.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
FOR SALE.

Four lots of ground, with new six
room house, seven foot hall in center,
large galleries front and back, large
barn with two additions, three stalls.
two horses, one surrey, one wagon,
two sets of harness, one riding saddle,
best kind of water, All under fence.
High land, good drainage. Half way
between Abita Springs and Covington.
A bargain. Apply at this Office. or
iy6-tf A. P. ATZENHOFFER.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
United States Land Office.

New Orleans, La, July 81, 1905
Notice is hereby given that Leon
Wilson, of Violin, Louisiana, has
filed notice of his intention to make
final five year proof in support of his
claim, viz: Homestead entry No. "a, 1888.
made July 3, 1902, for the east half of
southeast quarter, section Is, and east
half of northeast quarter, section "a,
township s, south range Is east, st,
Helena Meridian, and that said proof
will be made before the Clerk of Court,
at Covington, La, on September 80,
1907.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
s. R. Wilson, Walter Magee, Thomas
Parker, William Welsh, all Of Violin,
La.
au3-5t WALTER L. COHEN, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07

If you want strictly high
garde coffee for Sc a pound, go to
Smiths General Merchandise Store
at Abita Springs. Headquarters
for Hamilton Brown shoes.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07

L feel fine, having eaten one OF
the Southern Hotel regular daily
meals, only SO cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
FOR SALE.

One 1900 Capacity Saw Mill
With Planer and Dry Kiln All in first
class running order One mile west of
Folsom, La Address
SMITH BROS, Covington, La
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
CONTEST NOTICE.
United States Land Office.
Jew ilrIaans In Lnly 9. 1917.


New Orleans, La July 8, 1877. I
sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this office by LINDSEY W. CRAWFORD, con-
testant, against homestead entry No. 26,249,
made February %, 1904, for northwest
quarter of northwest quarter, section g, town.
ship 8, south range IA east, st. Helena Meridian,
by FRITZ LANGREDER. contestee, in which it is
alleged that FRITZ LANGREDER has wholly
abandoned his entry, and the said abandon
ment has been continuous for the six months
preceding the date of this affidavit, and that
the SAID alleged absence from the said land was
not due to his employment in the army, navy
or marine corps of the United States during
the war with Spain, or during any other war in
which the United States may be engaged, etc.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear, re-
Spond and offer evidence touching said allega-
ton at 10 O'Clock a. m, on Tuesday, August 90
1907, before Register and Receiver, at New
Orleans, La.
The said contestant having, in proper affi-
davit, filed July 8, 1907, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice can not be made, it is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
- Walter L. Cohen, Register.
W. B. Kennedy, Receiver.
jY2O-5t.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
STRAYED

A small two-year old red roam mare
colt, Left with halter on. A natural
paeer. Has been gone since the latter
mart of April. A suitable reward VIII
be raid for her return TO
ieoo-srn. Emile Frederick.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07

STATE OF LOUISIANA, I
Parish of st. Tammany. {
l. Joseph B. Lancaster, District Attorney for
the Twenty-sixth Judicial District of Louisiana
do hereby certify that have examined the
foregoing Act OF Incorporation of the Society
of the Sisters of Saint Benedict which has been
handed to me for examination as to its legali-
ty, and that am of the opinion that the OBJ
jects and purposes Of said corporation as speci-
fed in said act, are legal, and that none of the
provisions therein contained are contrary to
law. ..,.
,Rs this 23d day-oF Aug. AID, 1907
I5seEff lancaster, District Attorney,
e5s :tlfe 2Gti1 Judicial District of Louisiana
::::* -: :: STATE OF LOUISIANA,
8 Parish of st. Tammany. {
hereby certify that the above and foregoing
Act Of incorporation was by me, this day, duly
recorded in Mortgage Book N, pages 4O2, 403,
4O4 and 4OS. J. T. Strobe,
Deputy Clerk and Recorder
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
FOR SALE.

Lot and Building now occupied by
c. G. Champagne & Co., Druggists.
Apply to J. M. CLAVERIE, JR.
In care of Miller & Morgan.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
No Trespass1ng.
Tresspas Notice

All persons are hereby forbidden to
cut any timber, or otherwise tresspass
on the lands of the undersigned, in st.
Tammany Parish. without permission,
under penalty of the law,
ap20-ly* Mrs. Laurance Cousin.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-09-07
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

By mutual consent the firm of White
3 Keller has this day been dissolved
MIR. M. III. White win continue the bust
meas in his own name, assum Ing all
assets and liabilities. M. H. WHITE.
"S0' ~. KELLER
,,a,s+ 1907. au l7-5t
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

Discourteous depoteagents have had
not little to do with the present rail-
road agitation walker Pilot. -
: Here in Princeton we do not know
what discourteous depot agent looks
like. We never had one of the breed.
People travel miles out of their way
just for the sake of doing business
with our present courteous and oblig-
ing depot agent, Mr.. George Rice
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

John Rodgers of East St. Cloud
called upon the Union people on
Thursday. For thirty-two years Mr..
Rodgers was a resident of Blue Hill
and left there about four years ago
for his present place of residence. He
is one of the best farmers in the coun-
try. Mr.. Rodgers has been sub
scriber to the Uni o from the time
it's first number was issued.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

q. 81. Carr was down from his claim
near Onamia on Thursday. Mr.. Carr
says that there is much excitement in
the lake country over the 500 extern
sion and that the railroad company is
putting every available man and team
to work. The roads, says he, are at
this time in poor condition and haul
ing is therefore accomplished only
with much difficulty.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

Attorney E. L. Mcmillan returned
last evening from Cambridge, where
he had been in attendance at the April
session of the district court. The WV
anett trespass cases were all dismissed
on MIR. McMillan's motion,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. M. ,Babcock,
Mrs. WI. Babcock and Miss Cora
Babcock Of Elk, River, and Mr..
Hoover of Minneapolis were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. K. 81. Burrell
on Sunday. The party came up from
Elk Rfver in Mr.. Babcock's. auto
mobile "a machine which he has re-
Gently purchased.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

Nels N. Agren, who had been en-
ployed at the U nj n Office for nine
years, left on Monday for Minneapo-
lis with the intention of proceeding
upon the following day to Portland,
Ore, where his wife has resided for
about year. Nels is a good printer
and a more generous cuss it would be
hard to meet. .-......-.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

Miss Hardy has accepted a position
with the Hamm Brewing company's
branch at Austin, MIMI, and will leave
for that place within a few days.
Miss Hardy is an efficient stenog-
rapher and a young lady of pleas
ing manners. She has made many
friends during her short stay in
Princeton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

George A. Coates returned last
evening from Pine Bend, having been
summoned there on Friday last in
consequence of his mothers Illness.
Mrs. Coates received paralytic
stroke, but she has partially recovered
from the effects.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

Dan Mirick has decorated and war;
nished the interior of the Park house
and the work has been executed in
tirst-class manner. Henry Newbert
says that Dan is the best man that he
ever employed for this sort of work.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

Throughout the winter Princeton
was not adequately supplied with
either wood or coal. A wood and
coal yard carrying sufficient guam
tlty OF both to meet the demand would
prove paying investment. People
nave been compelled to use any old
thing they could get there has been
no choice at any price.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

A very pleasant surprise was given
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Olson of Livonia
on Saturday evening. About SO per-
sons were present and a good time
was passed. Refreshments we're
served and Mr.. and Mrs. Olson were
presented with many pretty tokens of
esteem.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

Mr.. and Mrs. F. @. Cater returned
to Princeton yesterday. Mr.. Cater
has been in Colorado-where he &C.
CURED homestead-for several
months and Mrs. Cater has been visit
ing relatives in Missouri They re-
turned together and expect to remain
during the summer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

2nYes, do compare Enstrom's photos
with other pictures you see in your
town and you will favor Enstrom' s
photos as they are artistic and up-to.
date: He makes you better pictures
for the money than any one else.
Please remember that his studio is
open every Friday and Saturday. l4tf
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

There were those who derived as
much pleasure from the Dalbo ware
house fire as southern niger would
from clam bake. Roast potatoes
we're the attraction.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

The U MONS directory of town
and village clerks does not contain
the names of men who have died or
resigned more than a year ago. The
U nj on S directory is correct.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

"a. III. Sellhorn returned from a trip
through the state of Washington and
other parts of the west on Monday.
Ernest was glad to get back home.
He says that there is altogether too
much humidity in the atmosphere of
Washington to suit his fancy.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

We have, from unquestionable- au-
thority, received the information that
the Whitney parrot has never been
known to make use of language unbe-
coming a gentleman If Ed now fails
to prove his assertions Polly. has
sufficient grounds for libel suit.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

Roy Jesmer intends leaving today
for his claim at Golden Valley, Mon
tana. Abe Sleeves expects to follow
within week or two.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

Reform" administration, from the
viewpoint of some councilmen, seems
to consist in sitting like a bump on a
log, chewing gum and gazing into
space.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

DR.. Ira Bishop of Mapleton., MIMI,
spent Sunday in Princeton, the guest
OF his brother, John Bishop. The
doctor has extensive land interests ia
Mile Laos and adjoining counties.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

Rev. Father Zitur of Clear Lake
conducted the services at St. Edward s
Catholic church last Sundav.-For-
ester's Sunday while Rev. Father
Levings o6iciated at Clear Lake.
Father Zitur delivered a powerful and
impressive sermon.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

G. S. Flannery of Minneapolis, in
surance companies general agent for
investigation of fire causes, was here
yesterday. ']
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

Swan S. Peterson has purchased
from N. 3. Jesmer his residence prop
erty, paying therefor the sum of
$1,000. The house will be remodeled
and Mr.. Peterson will occupy it as a
DWELLING.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

House and lot for sale cheap.
House modern and contains rooms,
bathroom and frost-proof cellar.
High and dry location. For further
particulars apply at Union office.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

The pupils of the high school will
render a musical and literary pro-
gram in the assembly room tomorrow
(Friday) evening for the benefit of the
High School Athletic association.
The object for which the entertainment
will be given is a worthy one and the
students should be accorded aElibera]
PATRONAGE. H. 49,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

James Ward will engage in the hotel
business at Cove. Years ago Mr..
Ward conducted neat stopping place
at Mike Drew. We predict that Jim $
hostelry will be one of the most popu-
lar with the travelling public in the
lake region. ... III. @ts3 4
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

we have bought the stock of Martin
Brands salvage goods and will close
out same at half of orr ginal selling
price. Marks Great Bargain. Store.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

Misses Verne Townsend and Bertha
Woodcock returned on Monday from
Oregon, where each of them secured a
timber claim. They had been absent
from Princeton several months.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

Our shirt waists are just in. They
are all good values and of the latest
styles in white and assorted colors.
The prices range from SO cents to Sc. Is
each. Be sure and come in to look
them over. E. B. Anderson.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

Nelson, the expert photographer of
Anoka, attends his branch studio at
Princeton the first and third Saturday
OF each and every month. Please bear
this in mind when you wish to have
any Photographic work done. If
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

Mrs. Mary J. Murphy of Foreston
was in Princeton on business Satur-
day and was the guest of Mrs. C. b.
Hill over Sunday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-18

5. s. Foote has purchased hundred
and-twenty acre farm from the Sausser
brothers. The farm is situated in
the town of Princeton and is valu-
able piece of property.