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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-10
Thursday. Jannarv 10.
PASSENGERS ARRIVED.

Per S. S. Mikahala, January 9, from
Eleele and Maxwell Mrs. Lansing
Miss Lansing, ]. w. Kuty, C. +. Hol-
linger, Mrs, j. D. White and son. H.
Leghorn, d. b. Murdoch, Miss *. Ka-
puniai, Miss M. HASTE, r. A. Lyman,
j. d. Willard, L. Walkbaum, C. Jacob
son, w. Goodwin, A. Foo, Mrs. Lau
You and children, All See and children,
G. Louis, S. Matsumura, c. Meyers,
All Chong, 81 deck passengers.
Per S. S. Claudine, from Hawaii and
Maui ports, January 10: From Hno:
David Rust, NJ. A. Rycroft, f. Kau-
KIM From Hama: Mr. and Mrs. NJ. s.
Grlnbaum, Miss Elsie Chalmers, Miss
~ Haia, w. b. Morton. From Kahu-
lui' r Peplowski, Miss PeplowsRi
Miss Sarah Kalino, w e. KimbaH. T.
S. Soule, b. II. Rabe, Mrs. c. Cazimlro
Theo. Meyer r. b. Lyons, d. Konana-
81 Hop Yune, L. T. Telxeira, Miss K
Cornwell, d. K. Dayton. From Laha,
ina; w II. Field Murakami, Hama tc
aKhului; Miss d, Haia. On deck, 46
PASSENGERS DEPARTED.
Per S. S. w. c. Hail, for Kauai ports
January 9.-Mrs. w. II, Rice, Jr., Mrs
G. w. Hudson and two children, D. f
McCorriston, Mrs. j. McCorriston, @
NJ, Lovsted, Airs. C. NJ. Cooke, W. D.
McBryde, Mrs. j. w, Cook.
PASSENGERS BOOKED
Per CA. S. s. Moana, January TO-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-10

Times Of the tide ARE taken from the
U. s. Coast ana Geodetic Survey ia
bles. The tides at Kahuld and Hno
occur about one hour earlier than al
Honolulu, Hawaiian sta dard time Is
10 hours 80 minutes slower than Green
witch time, being that Of the meridian
Of 157 degrees 30 inmates. The time
whistle blows at 1880 p. m. which Is
the same as Greenwich, o hours, 0 min
utes. The Sun and Moon are for local
time foI the whole group.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-10
HOW DIPHTHERIA is CONTRACT
En

One often hears the expression, my
child caught a severe cold which de-
veloped into dphtheHa," when the
truth was that the cold had simply left
the little one particularly susceptible
to the wandering diphtheria germ.
When Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
given 1t quickly cures the cold and less
ems the danger OF diphtheria or any
other germ disease being contracted.
For sale by all dealers Benson, Smith
& Co., agents for Hawaii.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-10
ARRIVING.
Wednesday,

Wednesday, January 9.
Am. schr. H. c. Wright Nielsen,
from San Francisco, 3 p. m.
Stmr Mikahala, Gregory from Kau-
81 ports, 5:O7 a. m.
Thursday, January 10.
Br. 5. S. Glenfarg, H. w. L. Holman,
from 4quique, Callao, Samanco, CHM
bottle, Salaverry, Huanchaco and Pc
casmayo December 49, off port last
night at 10 o'clock; locked a. m. to-
day; en- route to Yokohama, Kobe and
Hongkong with 24OO tons nitrate of soda
and 200 tons sugar; put in here for
ZOO tons coal.
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ceased. The estate IN this Territory
consists Of two pieces Of property on
or near Maunakea street valued at 3d.
900. The petitioners are sons Of deceas-
ed and were appointed administrators
IN California. F. +. Steere, John Mar
callino and o. A. Stevens were appoints
ed appraisers. Judd, Nott-smith &
Hemenway are attorneys for the adj
mlnlstrators.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-10

ESTATE OF CALIFORNIA WOMAN.
Guy Z. X. Swan and Afford L. Swan
were appointed by Judge Lindsay yes
terday to receive letters Of ancillary
administration on the estate Of Anto-
inette F. Swan Of Santa Cruz. Cal, de-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-10

will make a tour Of Northern India to
demonstrate his friendship for Great
Britain. He will be attended by a
personal retinue Of 1900. The Indian
Government will provide a military es-
cot Of 1000 including cavalry, infantry
and artillery.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-10

and II numbers Of papers count. the
Arizonan should have no trouble at
Sallna Cruz.
Mr. Johnston returned 10 Honolulu
by the "Mauna Loa" Monday night.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-10

Tor Victoria and VaucOuVer: Judge
Scott L. e. Ehlers, NJ. E. Newland,
Miss Hillebrand, Miss Mumford, J. d.
Willard Mrs A. NJ. Clark, Mrs. /. NJ.
Caldewood, Miss NJ. r. Barry, Miss
Cora Green, Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor, J.
W. Marsh.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-10

ASSOCIATED Gable, Morning Service.)
AGRA, India, January 1O.-The Amir
OF Afghanistan arrived here yesterday.
The visit Of Habibulla Khan, the At
ghanistan ruler, has been contemplate
ed for some time. 1t is the first time
he has ever left his own territory. He
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-10

L. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL-
TURAL-WEAwHER BUREAU.
The following data covering a period
of 80 years, have been compiled from
the Weather Bureau and McKibbin
records at Honolulu, r. H. They are
issued TO show the conditions that have
prevailed, during the month in question,
for the above period of years, but must
not be construed as a forecast Of the
weather conditions for the coming
month.
Month, January for 80 years.
TEMPERATURE. OS9O-1906.)
Mean or normal temperature, 10
The warmest month was that Of 1898,
with an average Of 72'.
The coolest month was that Of 1905.
with an average of 60.
The highest temperature was $40 on
January 10, 1891,
The lowest temperature was $40 on
January o. 1895.
PRECIPITATION rain 1S7S-1s94 and
1905-6)
Average for the month, 300 inches.
Average number Of days with OF OF
an inch or more, y.
The greatest monthly precipitation
was 1903 inches in 1879.
The least monthly precipitation was
OH inches in 1873.
The greatest amount Of precipitation
recorded in any "A consecutive hours
was $50 inches on January 25, 1873.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Average Q a. m. 72rs; average p. m.
$50 GS9O-19ODm average s a. m. $50;
average s p. m. $50, Q9O5-6)
CLOUDS AN DWEATHER Q890-19OG. }
Average number of clear days y;
partly cloudy days, Il; cloudy days, 5.
WIND.
The prevailing winds are from the
! northeast QS75-1S94 and 1866
The average hourly velocity of the
wind is SO miles Q905-6.)
The highest velocity of the wind in
1906 was AZ miles from the SW, on
anuary IS, 1906.
Station: Honolulu, T. H.
Date Of issue: December 20, 1906
20 o'clock averages from records OF
Territorial Meteorologist; s o'clock av-
erages from Weather Bureau records.
WM b. STOCKAIAN,
Section Director, Weather Bureau.
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DEPARTING

Wednesday, January 8.
Stmr. w. C. Hall, s. Thompson, for
Kauai ports, $40 p. m.
Schr. Luka, Moke, for Hno, 2 pm.
schr. Ka Moi, for Kohalalele, $3.50
p. m.
Thursday, January 10.
S. s. Claudine, Parker, from Hawaii
and Maui ports, $3.50 am, with SO
sacks corn, 1OS barrels empty bottles,
III packages hides, 2O3 packages sun
dries.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-10

Fine JOB Printing, Star ONCE.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-10
MIELnGENGE
TIDTs sUN AND MOON.

For ndlHIonli and lateT HhipplnE ~
pages a. or Sd
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-10

U. S. A. Transports viii leave for San
Francisco ard Manila and viii arrive
from same orts at Irregular inter-
walls.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

tCalIing az Manila
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-10

Per CA s. s. Moana, January TO-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-03-09

DIRECTORS:
Graham Pope. O. v. sseber, ,. ,. chysovsth
J. h. Jasbere. =. r. Hall, A. ,. Heidksmp.
A. y. Schultz, Johu q. Stone,
O. b, Moss. 4tt.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-03-09
First pub. March ., last May IL, 1907
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.-
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United Statee Land ONCE,
Marquette, Michigan,
March 4, 1907.
Notice lie hereby given that IN compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3,
1873 entitled "An act for the sale Of timber lands
in the Ststes of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington Territory" as extended to all the
Public Land States by act OF August 4, 1922,
Joseph Fitzpatrick. of l. Anse. county Of Baraga,
State of Michigan, has this day fled in
this Office his sworn statement, No. 1910 for the
N VIZ OF section No A. in Town
ship No 40 N, Range No. 81 W, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought IL more
valuable for its timber stone than for agri-
cultural purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before the County Clerk at Lance,
Mich on Tuesday, the 4th day Of May. 1907
He names as witnesses: Joseph McKindles,
George Degagne, Louis Pine, George Pine, all Of
L'Anse, Mich.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested TO hle their
claims in this ONCE on or before said 14th day
JAMES J. Donovan, Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-03-09
First pub Feb. ~: Last March 10, 1917.
PROBATE NOTICE.
urArp Ou uUCUJQAN

rhe Probate Court for the County Of Bsraga-
AZ session Of said court, held ct tho ProbsAs
Once in the village Of LAnse, In said county, ON
the 10th day of February, A. ID. 1907
Present, Hon, James Mcmahon j Judge Of Probate
In the matter Of tho estate OF samuel
Narksman, deceased.
janice Baker having fled In said court ME
petition praying that said court adtudtcate ana
determine who were Ut the time Of hie death the
legal heirs of ssd deceased and entitled TO inherit
The real estate Of which said deceased died seized
II is ordered, that tho 18th day OF March, a:
D. 1907, at ten O'Clock In the forenoon. 1t said
probate office, be and is hereby appointed for
hearing said petition.
IL is further ordered, that public notice thereof
be given by publication Of copy Of this order.
for three successive weeks previous 10 said day
Of hearing. in the L,Anse Sentinel, ncwspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
yAAls MCMAHON, Judge of Probate.
A true copy,
JAMES MCMAHON.
Judge of Probate.
w. l.. Mason, Atty for Petitioner.
Business address. LAnse. Mich.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-03-09

First pub Feb. Q; Last March IS, 1907
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
Butt pending in the Circuit Court for Baraga
County, in Chancery, at L'Anse, on the 18th
day Of January, A. ID. 1907.
Marcelle Creite, Complainant,
Emilia Creite, Defendant S
In this cause It appearing that defendant
Emilia CRETE is not resident OF this state, but
resides in the state of Minnesota, therefore on
motion ofW. l.. Mason, solicitor for complain
ant, Il is ordered that defendant enter her APP
pearance in said cause on or before four months
from the date of this order, and that within
twenty days the complainant cause this order to
be published in the LAnse Sentinel, said publica.
ton to be continued once In each week for six
weeks lin succession.
JOSEPH j. O'CoNNoR,
Circuit Court Commissioners.
w. L. MASON, Solicitor for Complainant.
Business address; L'Anse, Michigan.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-03-09
ADDITIONAL BARAGA ITEMS.

W. H. Speedy. Duluth: L. ] NAL,
laroy, Onaway, Wis, James McRea.
Chicago; L. H. Richardson, Flint;
L. r. LeGarie, Duluth, and John
Walsh, of Appleton, were Baraga
visitors this week.
S. A. Pangborn returned the fore
part OF the week from an extended
business trip through Minnesota.
He states that every one is on busy
list in that state.
Stfllman S. Sawyer, who for .
number Of years has been in the en-
ploy OF Charles Hebard q Sons Of
Pequaming, has taken q position as
foreman In the hester mill. He
will begin his duties Monday next.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fine Goodreau, who
have been operating the Mckinley
Hotel 10 this village will remove to
L'Anse Monday next. w. A. Holmes
lof Calumet. will assume the manage
i-ment Of the hotel and will enter
J upon bis duties Monday next.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-03-09
First pub. March o, Last May II, 1907
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1873
NOTICE. FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office.
Marquette, Michigan
March 4, 1907.

Notice IL hereby given that In compliance with
the provisions OF the act Of Congress- Of June 8,
1878, entitled IAN act for the sale of timber lands
in the states off alifornia, Oregon. Nevada, and
Public Land States BY act Of August 4, 1899,
Martin Mease. Of Nisuls, county Of
Houghton. state of Michigan, has this
1857, for tue purchase of the NWk of SWk
No 80, N. Range No 80 W., and win offer proof
for its timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim TO said land
before the County Clerk, at Houghton. Michigan,
on "Wednesday, the 18th day OF May, lM.
Leonard Gillespie, Fred W. Boyd, Samuel H
Mcdowell. OF Aston. Mich.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to hle their
claims in this ONCE on or before said 18th day Of
May, 1907.
JAMES j. DONOVAN, Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-03-09
First pub Feb, q; Last March. 16, 1907.
PROBATE NOTICE.
sTATR Of MICHIGAN

The Probate Court for the County of Baraga.
In the matter Of the estate Of Andrew
Peter Swanson, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that four months
from the 25th dav of February, A. d. 1907 have
been allowed for creditors to present their
claims against said deceased to said court for
examination and adjustment and that all
creditors of said deceased are required to
present their claims TO said court, at the pro-
bate Office, In the village of L'Anse, In said
county, before the 25th day of June
A. d. 1907. and that said claims will be heard
by said court on Wednesday, the 10th day of
June, A. ID. 1907 at ten o'clock In the forenoon.
Dated, February 18th, A. ID. 1907
JAMES MCMAHON, Judge Of Probate.
W. L. MASON, Atty. for Estate.
Business address, L'Anse, Mich,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-03-09
First pub March .. Last March -; 1907.
PROBATE NOTICE.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.

The Probate Court for the County Of BaraRa
In the matter of the estate Of Alexander
Krolik, deceased.
Notice In hereby given that six months from
the 9th day of February A. ID. 1907. have been
allowed for creditors to present their claims
against said deceased to said court
for examination and adjustment. and that all
creditors Of said deceased are required to pre-.
sept their claims 20 said court. At the probat"
once, 10 the village of LApse, IN said county
on or before the 10Th do, Of August, A. D. wv,
and that said claims will be heard BY said
court on Tuesday. the 9th day OF August A.
ID. 1907, at ten o'clock In the forenoon.
Dated February 27,h, A. d. 1907.
JAnss MCMAHON. Judge of Probate.
W, L. MASON, Atty for Estate.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-03-09
First pub March 2; Last March %, 1907
PROBATE NOTICE.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.


The Probate Court for the County OF Baraga.
At session of said court, held at the pro.
bate ONCE, In the village of L'Anse, IN said
county, on the frat day OF March. A. d. 1907.
Present: Hon. James Mcmahon, Judge OF
Probate.
0irard, deceased.
Flixabeth Nugent having filed in said court
her petition praying that said court ad1udi.
cate and determine Who wore at the time Of
his death the legal heirs Of said deceased and
entitled 70 inherit the real estate Of which ssid
deceased died setzed.
II IL ordered, that the 18th day Of March,
1907, ~ ten o'clock In the forenoon ~ said
probate once, be and IL hereby appointed for
hearing said petitiou,;
thereof be given By publication Of . copy Of
this order, FOR three successive weeks previous
70 said day Of hearing. in the rAnse
Sentinel. q Newspaper printed and circulated
= JANIS MoMAxos,
Judge Of Probate
JAnEs II iHAHoH, Judge Of Probate
~. L. Aason, Attorney for Etsate.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-03-09
Fret pub. Jan. IL; Last March ls, 1907.
TIMBER LAND. Act JUNE 3. 1873 :
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

United States Land ONCE,
Marquette, Michigan,
January 3, 1907
Notice 10 hereby given that In compliance with
the provisions Of the act of congress Of June 3,
1873, entitled IAN act for the sale OF timber lande
In the states Of California, Oregon. Nevada, and
Washington Territory" ~ extended to al the
Thomas Z. Fitzpatrick, of L'Ansc, county Of
Barsga. state of Michigan. has this day hled In
this ONCE his sworn statement No. 1905, for the
purchase of the SWk of section No. 4, In town
ship No. 40 N. range No. - w. and will ofier
proof to show that the land sought IL more valu-
able for it's timber stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim TO said land
before the county clerk At LAnse, Mich, on
He nance as witnesses, Joseph McKindles, Loo
McKindles. George Pine, Frank Menard, al Of
L'Anse, Mich.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands requested to hle their
claims in this Office on or before said iSth day OF
March, 1907.
JAMES J. DONOVAN, Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-03-09

thbb pun hhrcn - ksNs "ofSu 80, A"~''
PROBATE NOTICE.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
The Probate Court for the County Of Baraga.
At session of said court, held at the probate
ONCE. In the village OF L'Anse. IN said county,
on he first day OF March, A. d. 1907.
Pres mt: Hon. James Mcmahon, Judge Of
Probate.
Iu tue matter of the estate Of Thomas
Nugent. deceased.
Elizabeth Nugent having fled In said court
her petition praying that raid court adtudi-
cate aud determine who were mt the time OF
his death the legal heirs of said deceased and
entitled to inherit the real estate Of which said
deceased died seized.
II is ordered, that the 25th day Of March,
A. d. 1907, a, ten o'clock In the forenoon. at
said probate ofice, be and Is hereby appoi ted
for hearing said petition;
1t Is further ordered. that public notice
thereof be given by publication Of copy OF
this order, for three successive weeks previous
to said day of bearing, In the LAnse Sentinel,
a newspaper printed and circulated In said
JAMES MCMAHON, Judge Of Probate.
A true copy.
JAMES McMAHoN, Judge Of Probate.
W. l.. Mason, attorney for Estate,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-03-09

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
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Chicago common to prime.
$500 to $40; hogs, prime heavy, $500
to S6.05; sheep, fair to choice, $500
to 1913; wheat, No. =, SIC to soc;
corn, No. 2, SIC to 5Sc; oats, standard,
4Sc to 49c; rye, No. 2, nc 70 79c; hay,
timothy, $14.OO to $21.5O prairie, 5000
to $500; butter, choice creamery, 2ac
to 25c; eggs, fresh, 14c to 1Sc; potatoes,
per bushel, Csc to Toe.
Indianapolis-Cat shipping, $500
to $715; hogs, choice heavy, $500 to-
$500; sheep, common to prime, $500 to
$4.75; wheat, No. 2, SIC to S3c; corn,
No. 2 white, soc to sic; oats, No. 2
white, 44c to 45c
st. Louis-Cattle, $3.50 to $7.10;
hogs, $500 to $3.50; sheep, $500 to,
$500; wheat, No. ., SSc to 90c corn,
No. 2, 56c to SIC; oats, No. ., Acc to,
47c; rye, No. ., 76c to 7Sc.
Cincinnati-Cattle, $500 to $3.50;
hogs, $500 to $685.; sheep, $500 to-
$500; wheat, No. 2, SIC to S4c corn,
No. 2 mixed, 60c to 61c oats, No. 2
mixed, 47c to 48c; rye, No. 2, 79c to Sic.
Detroit-Cattle, $4.O0 to 5000; hogs,
$500 to $6.25; sheep, $3.50 20 $4.75;
wheat, No 2, SIC to S3c; corn, No. 3
yellow, 59c to COO; oats, No. 3 white,
52c to 54c; rye, No. 2, 75c to 76c.
Milwaukee-Wheat, No northern,
Csc to $1.O1; corn, No. 8, SIC to Sc;
oats, standard, 55c to SIC; rye, No. ],
Toe to Tie; barley, standard, 73c to 74c;
pork mess, S16.45.
Buffalo-Cattle, choice shipping steers,
$500 to 1913; hogs, fair to choice, $500,
to S6.70; sheep, common to good mixed,
$500 to $3.50; lambs, fair to choice,
$500 to $7.75.
New York-Cattle, $500 to S625;
hogs, $500 to 800; sheep, $500 to.
$3.50; wheat, No. red, 95c to 96c;
corn, No. 2, 64c to Coo; oats, natural
white, &c to Csc; butter, creamery, &c,
to 26c; eggs, western, tic to Zoe.
Toledo-Wheat, No. 2 mixed, S3c to
Sic; corn, No. mixed, SIC to Sc;
oats, No. 2 mixed, 43c to 44c; rye, No.
2, 74c to 75c; clover seed, prime, $1,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
az n Re ,m Side
( Gl%S9yT' ~
The .NewSG

The government has succeeded in put
ting an end to almost all the lotteries ex-
cept marriage.
That Wisconsin husband who waited sc
years to sue for divorce took long time
to think it over.
In spite of the steady work of the
bomb throwers, there are still a few I'M
killed Russian generals lodging around.
When a New York butler can retire
with 100000 it indicates that prosperity
has trickled right down through the popu-
lation.
A pretty Nebraska woman who won her
lawsuit promptly kissed the judge. You
see, it's worth while being a judge in Ne
braska.
A California professor says 10 cents
worth of peanuts is more nourishing than
a porterhouse steak. Walk up to the pea
nut stand and get dinner for dime!
That Ohio boy who is to get S250,OOO
if he is a patriotic American will proba-
blv put up a Fourth Of July celebration
that will make the country scream for
help.
A lunatic who escaped from the Mid
dletown On. " insane asylum has been
mailing back souvenir post cards from
every station. No doubt now about his
being crazy.
That Washington girl who sat on
wrecked boat and ate chocolates while
she waited for the rescuers ought TO be
given heroine medal by the Don't
Worry" Club.
Mormon elders have just brought over
from Europe 1913 girl converts. And the
fool killer was not on the dock to meet
them.
That Atlantic City waiter who got 10
cents reward for finding a lady's S1,S00
can't believe that women are such liberal
spenders.
The King of Siam calls himself "The
Brother of the Sun" There are several
people who think themselves the human
sunburst.
A sting from a bee has just killed a
Pennsylvania boy, and yet Senator Knox
is reckless enough to go around with
bee in his bonnet.
Americans pay 100000 a year for
life insurance. How many millions OF
tnat is spent IN cdIeAud1o anu P4Neui'
cards is not stated.
Charles NJ Schwab thinks that every
wife should be a cook but when he came
TO build a nome he erected a structure
that doesn't look bit like kitchen.
a western scientist says that the girls
of the United States are kissing their
lives away" o death, where is thy vic
tory? O grave, where is thy sting?
So many men are being killed by the
strenuous life that DIR. Evans predicts
that Chicago will soon be an "Adamless
Eden" 1t may be Adamless, but it's
hard to imagine Chicago as an Eden.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

John A. Benson of san Francisco
Found Guilty at Trial.

After a hardfought trial, Astounding in
sensational features, John A Benson.
wealthy real estate dealer in San Fran
cisco, was convicted in connection with
the national land frauds. Benson was
the operator for the firm of Benson &
Hyde. Benson was arrested last Deem
Der in Washington charged with defraud-
ing the government of at least 100000
acres Of forest land by various schemes.
1t was alleged that he fraudulently ma
nipulated land under the forest reserve
act TO hugh profit. The operations were
said to have been carried on in Washing
ton, Oregon, California, Montana, Idaho,
Nevada, Colorado, North Dakota. South
Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota,
Arizona and New Mexico. To secure Ben
son he was decoyed to Washington and
apprehended by officers of the Department
of Justice. Later he was sent to San
Francisco. When the trial was to be
called it is said that heavy influence was
brought to bear to lessen the effects OF
the law on Benson. But Secretary Hitch
cock and the Department of Justice were
determined to break up the workings of
the land frauds and they prosecuted the
matter vigorously. The final punishment
of Benson will be decided upon soon.