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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
RECENT DEATHS.
Phelps.

Many friends in this town, especially
at the East village. will learn with re-
greet OF the death of Rev. Frederic B.
Phelps at his daughters home in Whit
ing Feb. 5. He was the son of William
and Maria Forward Phelps and was
born in Belchertown, Mass, Feb. 8,
1929. While fitting for college at the
academy at Belchertown he was al
lured by the golden promise of wealth
offered in California in 1S+9 and emf
grated to that state, where he remained
for eight years, during which time he
acquired thorough practicalknowledge
OF Spanish and other European Ian
guages On his return TO the East he
resumed his studies and graduated from
the Hartford theological seminary in
1870. He was ordained and installed
pastor OF the Congregational church at
Lowell, October Is, 1870, where he con-
tinued his ministerial services for nine
years. the latter part of the time also
preaching in Westheld. In 1871 he was
installed at St. Iohnsbury East, where
he remained four years. Since then he
had had parishes in Erving, Mass. Sui
Ivan, N. H., Irasburg, Whiting and
Hubbardton. He retired from the
ministry in 1900, since which time he
had been living in Whiting. He was
married at North Amherst, April 10.
1865, to Sarah T., daughter of Daniel
and fanny Eastman Dickinson, who
survives him BY her he had seven
children, of whom three are now living,
DR.. Charles Dickinson Phelps, a ply
stefan in New Haven, CT. Florence Dell
wife of Henry c. X lsey of Whiting, and
Rev Isabelle M. Phelps of Pittston, Me
Mr.. Phelps was member of that dis.
tinguished family who have made such
an impress on New England litera-
ture and theology and had possessed a
marked literary ability and keen sense
of humor Sacrificing much to give his
children the liberal education which was
denied to him, he achieved success in
small parishes far beyond that of many
another who was called to larger field:
and possessed of more scholarly attain
ments.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19

Edwin, infant son of Mark Meecham,
died Sunday after an illness of two
weeks with bronchial pneumonia. He
was II months and one day old, and
during his short life has been tenderly
cared for by his grandmother. Mrs.
Elizabeth Meecham The funeral was
held yesterday afternoon, Rev. George
w. c. Hill officiating.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19

Miss Martha Knight died Sunday at
the St. Johnsbury Hospital of typhoid
fever. She was II years old last Sep
TENDER, the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Allan Knight. The funeral was held at
the house Monday afternoon at three
o'clock, Rev. J. A. Thompson officiating,
and the remains were taken to Water
vile, P. O., for interment She is
survived by her father, mother, two
brothers, three sisters here and one in
Waterville.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
juneau.

Marie Louise Plante. wife of Albert
Juneau, passed away Tuesday morning
and the funeral will be held Friday morn
ing at Notre Dame church. She leaves a
husband and two little children.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19

failed, but she was i'll but few weeks.
She was born in Ashby, Mass, in 1926,
and when ayoung girl, according to the
custom of the TING, she was employed in
the mill, but later taught school in
Lynn, Lowell, Lawrence. Mass, and in
st. Johnsbury. She is survived by two
children, Mrs. Carpenter, and Harry l..
Truax of Grants Pass, Oregon; also by
one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Winch, who'll
with her daughter Mrs. Kate Matthews
Kinney, at Grants Pass. Mrs Truax
was a woman of strong mind and who
kept abreast of the times until her health
failed. She was an active worker in the
church and home, and devoted wife
and mother. The funeral service was
held at White River Junction Monday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. DR.. Illman,
and the remains were accompanied here
Yesterday morning by Mr.. and Mrs.
Carpenter, and placed in the tomb.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
McAnn.

Mrs Martha McAnn, wife of Rev.
Isaac McAnn, formerly of this place,
died Feb 4, in Moncton, N. B., at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. L. Wesley McAnn.
Rev. and Mrs. McAnn went to Moncton
about three years ago, and since then
have resided with his nephew, L. Wesley
McAnn. The deceased was born in
Bridgtown, N. S., but most of her life
has been spent in Vermont, where her
husband was a member of the Vermont
Methodist conference, and for four years
presiding elder of the ST. Johnsbury dis
trict The deceased was SO years old
and had been confined to her bed for 10
days with an attack ofgrip, not having
enjoyed good health since last November,
when she suffered an attack of paralysis.
The funeral took place the following
Thursday afternoon from the home oil
her nephew. Her pastor, Rev. James
Strothard, assisted by Rev. ]. ]. Pinker-
ton, conducted the services, and the
remains were laid at rest in Elmwood
cemetery at Moncton. Four of her
nephews acted as bearers: George W., and
George T. McAnn of Petitcodac, James
A., and l.. Wesley McAnn of Moncton.
Besides her husband, who is in very
feeble health, not realizing his loss, Mrs.
McAnn leaves two nieces, and host OF
Moncton friends,
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Butler

Mrs. Amanda, wife OF Jerome {. But
Ter, died at the home of her daughter
Mrs. William Henry Dickinson. in Jersey
City Saturday afternoon after short
illness. Mrs. Buffers home was in
Portsmouth, n H., but she had been
spending the winter with her daughter.
She was native of St Johnsbury
Center and II years OF age. She leaves
besides her daughter one sou, Frank d.
Butler, of Portsmouth. Mrs. Butler is
remembered by our older readers as a
lady of charming personality. devoted to
the home and vet deeply interested in the
welfare of others. The funeral and inter
ment was at her home in Portsmouth.
Legendre.
The remains of William J. Legendre
were brought here Thursday for burial.
He died Tuesday at Hartford CT, where
he had lived since leaving ST. Johnsbury
in 1889 He was forty-four years old
leaves a mother, Mrs. Hyacinthe Lanthier
of Caledonia street. two brothers and two
sisters. When he lived here he was EN-
ployed by the Fairbanks Co. He was a
member OF the Foresters and the St.
John the Baptist society. The funeral
was held Friday morning from Notre
Dame church.
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Wheatley.


Hannibal Parish Wheatley, NJ. d., of
Pennington, n. H.. who died January
80 in Los Angeles, Cal, was born June
3, 1857, at Brookheld, the fifth OF six
children of Nathaniel and Betsey Potter
Wood Wheatley. He was graduated
from St Johnsbury academy in 1877
and from the medical department of the
University of Vermont in 1881. In
1879, 1880, he was an officer of the
State reform school at Vergennes. In
1884, on his birthday anniversary, two
years after he settled in Pennington, n.
II in 1862, Dr. Wheatley married Mrs.
Josephine FROST Libbey, who died
March 6, 1907. DR.. Wheatley married
January 8, last Mrs. Harriet Tebbets,
and started on the same day on a
leisurely journey to Los Angeles, intend
ing TO remain on the Pacific coast until
May and to return via North Dakota to
visit relatives. His death occurred in
Los Angeles from pneumonia. DR..
Wheatley was made Mason in 1881 in
Brookheld. He belonged also to the
Rebekah order and was a charter men,
Der of tue Delta Mu fraternity. He was
a member of the board of pension ex-
aminers, trustee of the public library
association of which he had been the
president and member of the directo-
rate of the Old Home Week association.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
Social Events.

On Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs. B. |.
Staples entertained between fifty and
seventy-fve friends at the Octagon with
a musicale in honor OF Mrs Ethel Abbott
Hartman of South Hadley Falls. The
guests were welcomed by Mr.. and Mrs.
Staples and Dr. and Mrs. Hartman and
after short social time listened to the
following delightful program:
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Soldier Looking for Parents

Fred Howe, a small battle
Scared young veteran of the
Philippine campaign, carrying,
he says, twenty-three bullet
wounds and ten bolo cuts in his
body, exhibiting his credentials
in the shape of q framed certif-
cate from Police Judge Paul Co.'S
grove, who was formerly captain
of the First Nebraska U. S. v,
was in Deming last Tuesday and
paid his respects to The Graphic
office. Mr.. Howe is searching
for his parents, who, he says,
disappeared from Maysville, KY,
after he went to the Philippines
with a Kansas regiment. Since
his return to his native land he
has travelled through Al states
and part of New Mexico but so
far has been unable to get any
trace of his folks.
Howe still wears the uniform
of his island service, and carries
his credentials in an army KNAPP
sack. He has lost his voice as
the result of a bullet wound in
his throat.
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Bad Nan Bites the Dust.

William F. Downing, a mem
Der of the old Stiles-Alvord band
of outlaws, who operated in this
country some ten years ago, was
killed last week in his saloon at
Wilcox, Ariz., by Ranger William
Speed. Downing was known here.
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There will be more quail in the
valley for the fall shooting this
year than has been known for q
n lmber Of seasons.
A. NJ. Little, who was up be.
fore the council this week for
disposing Of hop fluid in violation
of the Sunday law, was found
not guilty. Fielder & Fowler
were his attorneys.
Herbert McGrath, deputy sher-
if at Lordsburg, passed through
the city Wednesday en- route to
Silver City with a Mexican, who
shot and fatally injured a Mexi-
can girl at Midway Monday.
Mr.. Thos. E. Mister and Miss
Laurella Duff will be married in
our city next Tuesday. Both are
prominent young people here and
have numerous friends who join
us in extending congratulations
in advance.
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Mr.. Jim Phillips was in town
this week from his ranch near
Mutt. He informed us he had
just returned with his family
from a three weeks pleasure
trip at the Palomas Hot Springs.
Jim is telling a hair-raising rat
tlesnake yarn, which was enact
ed while he was at the springs.
Over 200 Of these vicious reptiles
were dispatched in one bunch,
the snakes varying in size from
a few inches to several feet. If
it were most anyone else besides
Jim Phillips we would find some
difficulty in accepting this tale,
but as it is we consider its verac'
ity is beyond question,
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Contest Notice

Department ~ the Interior, United States Land
Oihee a. Las Crucst, n. NJ. August 7, 1905.
y sufficient contest affidavit having been flesi In
this oiice by Ralph G. Ely contestant, against
liOfncstead Entry No.j0s1. made Jan % i9Oi for
So wv, NJ. SWii. Section rs. Township "a =
Range sW.. BY John A. Beal. Contaatep. IN which
Y Is alleged that John A. Bsal has wholly
abandoned said tract for more than six month,
and changed his residence thereform since making
SAID entry aud next prior TO the date herein
that said tract Is not settled upon and cultivated
by SAID entryman as required by law and that
said alleged absence was not due 10 his employ i.
men, n the Army. Navy or Marine Corps Of the
United Statca
Said parties are hereby nolihe,l u an.
pear, respond and oifcr evidence touching Said
Allegations az 10 O'Clock a. m on Sent. 81. 1905,
before u, Y Mckeyes. u. S. Court Commissioner
al Dcining, Now Mexico and that final hearing
VIII b held az 10 O'Clock a. m, on Oct.
8. 1905 before the Register and Receiver
~ NJ, $1,000
The said contestant havinE.ina proper affidavit.
MED Aug 7. lyOs. set forth facts which show
that after due diligence personal service OF thi,
notice cannot be made, Il il hereby ordered and
directed that such notice be given by due and
proper publication.
EUGENE VAN PArrEs, Register.
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Awful Hea; in Yuma.

According to brakeman Frank
Zwick, Of the S. P, who runs
through Deming, the heat at
Yuma is simply intolerable.
Three died from prostrations last
Sunday and nine succumbed to
the heat on Monday. Six of the
deaths occurred on the streets
Of the town where the victims
fell. These two days are said to
have been the hottest ever known
in Yuma for years.
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DEMING GRAPHIC
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Meet me in Deming at the
fair.
W. T.. Thompson is in Bisbee
and Douglas, Ariz., on pros
pecting trip.
Miss Mary Mahoney entertains
this evening in honor of Miss
L.aurella Duff.
Miss Katherine Wamel leaves
the latter part Of this month for
Boston to study music.
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There will be a business meet
ing of the Epworth League at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. C.
Peterson this evening, to which
all members Of the League are
invited, as well as those who
will join.
A wild man, captured in a
Jersey swamp, wore corsets; a
wild woman, found in a Texas
forest, was corsetless. Most
women will hold the opinion that
the wild woman was the crazier
of the two, Chattanooga Times.
Miss Mary Lou Swope enter
tanned a few intimate friends
Tuesday afternoon at a quilting
party in honor Of Miss Laurella
Duff. In the evening a number
of young gentlemen Joined the
party and delicious refreshments
were served.
Mrs. c. Raithel, Sr., has pur-
chased four beautiful residence
lots on Pine street, just west Of
DR., Moir's residence property.
Mrs. Raithel made the purchase
from Frank Nordhaus and ey-
poets to build a handsome resi-
dence on them in the near future.
Messrs. II. D. and W. S.
Young, Of Wichita, Kan, who
spent last week here prospect
ing, bought a nice little farm a
few miles out in the valley. They
returned home Monday night to
get their affairs in shape pre-
paratory to moving here.
Walter Russell and family are
in Columbia, Mo-, which is Mr..
RusselPs old home, for a few
weeks visit with relatives. p.
c. Lykins is holding down Mr..
Russell's position in the Deming
Mercantile Co.'S store during
Mr.. Russells absence.
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Kelly Phillips has joined his
wife at Midland, Tex, who is
visiting her parents there,
Mr.. Sim Eby, the wheelhorse
Republican of the Mimbres, was
a pleasant caller last Thursday
while in the city. Mr.. Eby shov-
ed us a cartwheel for The
Graphic and told us to keep the
great moral weekly coming his
way. He says the Republicans
will have easy picking on the
Mimbres.
Williams Rutherford returned
Monday from a short stay on
the Pacific slope. The stay out
there is proving quite beneficial
to his mothers health. Mrs. Ruth
erford's many friends here will
be very glad to learn she is hay
ing a delightful visit. Williams
had his hair badly singed while
making the trip home, caused by
passing through Yuma.
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Prof. E. L. Enloe,of the Ter
ritorial Normal school at Silver
City, was in Deming Thursday
on his way to Lincoln county to
conduct a Teachers institute.
Prof. Enloe made US a pleasant
call in company with Prof. Cor
man.
The artesian well at Rodeo has
met with an accident. The drill
ers have been so busy making
socialistic speeches that they ne
elected the well, and did not put
down the casing quick enough.
The consequence is there was a
cave, and the tools are buried at
the bottom of the well under
many feet Of gravel. The speeches
are said to have been hot ones. -
Lordsburg Liberal.
Which ones? After the well
cayed in?
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Mr.. Measday, Of Alpine, Tex,
is here visiting his brother, Of
the Deming livery stable.
Fresh strawberries at Myers
Meat Market.
Mr.. Mcdonald, who lived in
Deming a number of years ago,
moved back to the city with his
family this week.
DR.. Moran has joined his fam.
lily on the Pacific slope for few
weeks outing, when he will ac-
company them home.
Meyers Meat Market is head
quarters fer fresh fruits, melons,
etc.
Judge Chapman married Mon
day Francisco Samaneigo and
Vidal Tarazon; Francisco Giron
and Carrem Pereida, all of DEM
ing.
Farmers, come in and learn
the prices Shull Bros. are max.
ing on groceries, feed stuff, etc.,
etc.
Mrs. D. c. Knowles, of Fort
Bayard, left Monday for home
after o pleasant visit in the city
the guest Of Mrs. Wayne OAR
ling.
Miss Beth Brahm, of Los
Angeles, was the guest Of Mrs.
Hugh Williams this week. Miss
Brahm has been visiting her sis
ter in Silver City.
On account OF leaving offer en-
tire flock of Blown Leghorns for
sale. o. E. Aver, at Santa Fe
pump house.
Mrs. John Hyde, wife of an
electrician at the light plant, has
been called to Colorado, Texas,
on account Of the serious illness
OF her mother.
Seed wheat and seed barley at
SKULL BROS.
Miss Mertie Williams will leave
the latter part of the month for
a visit at Hillsboro, N. M. Miss
Williams has secured the school
at Hermanas for the coming
winter.
Thos. A. Carr and B. Y. Nc
Reyes, delegates from Luna
county to the Republican Terri
torial convention at Santa Fe,
on the 18th, leave Monday night
over the Santa Fe.
Mr.. VIM. E. Martin, the popu-
lar district court clerk, was in
the city yesterday for a short
visit with his numerous admirers
here while on his way to Los
Angeles, where he will visit his
mother.
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Notice for Publication.

Department Of the Interior, Land Office
at Las Cruces. N. NJ, Aug. 10, 1908.
Notice Is hereby given that AL V. Viii
kinson, of Deming, N. NJ, has filed
notice OF his intention TO make final
Communication proof in support of his
claim, VIZ: Homestead Entry No. 4947,
made Nov. q, 1906, for the NWi, Section
50, township - S, Range 3 w, and that
SAID proof will be made before b. Y.
Mckeyes, U. S. Court Commissioner,
at Deming, N. NJ, on Sept. %, 1908.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of, the land, viz:
William +. Hines, Sr., Warren w.
johnson, John w. jackson, William L.
Hines, all of Deming, N. NJ.
EUGENE VAN FATTEN, Register.
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church,
Sunday, Aug. 10, 1903.

Evening prayer and sermon,
1916 p. m.
Subject of sermon: Christian
Certainty"
A hearty welcome to all.
HUNTER LEWIS,
Missionary in Charge.
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Watch Lost.

A liberal reward will be paid
for the return Of a lady's small
gold watch, lost on Pine street
or Silver Ave. Tuesday evening.
Word ALE" engraved on back.
Return to Lindauer's store.
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PROBATE LuDGE

! hereby announce myself candidate
for Probate Judge Of Luna County, sul.
Ject to the action of the Democrats
primaries. OTTO SMITH
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List or Letters

Remaining uncalled for in the Post
Office for the week ending August 10.
Ballard, Willie.
Bolton, Lila.
Chacon, Genobevo.
Dora, Jesus.
Edwards, D. C.
Garcia. Emilio.
Ramirez Juan.
Please say advertised and give date.
EDw. PENNINGTON. p. NJ.
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First Aerial Company.

Boston, Aug, 1.-THE Aerial
Navigation company, of Boston,
to do a freight and passenger
business by airship between
Boston, New York and other
points, was incorporated at the
state house today, the capital
stock being $50,
John A. Mcdonald, a brilliant
young newspaper man, who is on
the staff of the Washington Star,
but who is doing some newspaper
stunts in the great West, while
recuperating his health, called
pleasantly on US Wednesday
while visiting Deming. He left
here for Albuquerque,
Two rooms for light housekeep.
ing. Inquire Of Mrs. julius Rosch.
The remains of Carl Holman,
a young railroad man of Bisbee,
who died last Sunday, were TAX
en- through the city Monday by
Mr.. j. R. Holman, father of de.
ceased, to Albuquerque for bur-
ial. Young Holman had got his
arm broke and died under the in
fluence Of a drug while having it
set, The young man was but %
years old and a nephew Of Mrs.
W. j. Graham, this city.
Two women living near the
White mill met this morning near
the homes of both and as morn
ing salutatlon one spat in the
others face. The other did not
turn the other side of her head
to be spat on, but she returned
better for evil, and even beat
the soft answer racket and threw
a cup Of sugar in the spitter's
face. They did not kiss and
make up, but the neighbors have
reason to believe they are sweet
on each other. Elk.
This is real nice but it didn't
happen in New Mexico.
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PROBATE CLERK

| hereby announce myself candidate
for reelection to the office Of Probate
Clerk of Luna County, subject to the
action Of the Democratic primaries.
LEE O. LESTER
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Pasture for Rent.

Pasture for rent in Lewis Flat.
J. V. Yeargin, Deming, N. NJ.
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SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
! announce myself as n candidate for
reelection TO the office of Superintend
ent Of Schools, subject to the action of
the Democratic party Of Luna County.
NEY Il. GORMAN
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Announcements :
SHERIFF.

thereby announce myself candidate
for the Office of Sheriff Of Luna County.
y. NJ, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries.
JAMES c. TABOR,
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-02-16
To Exterminate
 Yaqui Indians

Gov rnor Torres Of the -tlte o sonora has received instructions rom the Mexican federal government tc zee that the warning Y.qnis are either exterminated, cvi!ed or subdued in some manner.
 Thus information pabH-hed in the Citizen was learned from parties who arrived in Tucson on the Inter- national train fsom Hermosillo.
 Following these instruction Cover nor Torres has gone to Ures. they say and from that point he will direct ,h- operations Of the Mexican soldiers, who will te Getslled to hunt q VII the Yaquis.
 Ures, where he will make hs head. quarters, is the old capit ,l of Sonora, and is town of only about 1OOJ people -t the present time. Former ly, when it was the capital of Sonora it. inhabitants numbered about p : O01 It is locat-d on the Sonora river about 40 miles northeast oi Hermosillo and is close to the region where the YaqUis commit thrsr muI- 1ers and depredations.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-02-16
Warning Notice.
To Whom it May Concern:

To Whom 1t May Concern: Notice is hereby given that John G eeson, Douglas Gray and assigns are operating under an option given them by the Lesdville Mining Com psny the o!lUwing named lode min Ing ciai"'s, to wit: Leadville Gray Mule, Copper Bug, Western Belle TurquoIse King, Mad of sunshine. KIng iol"mon, Northern Light. Head light, Winchester West Side. York to n, Charleston, Balrsuore, yesu- viu-. Lilly, Cosmopolitan, Comrro- n.Ise, Victoria, Wor der Miami, More Csv', Troy, situate Tn the Turquoise mining district, county Of Cochise. territory oi ArIzon-; that the Lead vIle MinIng Company wIl' not he re- CD Isihle fur any work dcne, dehst c"ntractrd, njuu-s sustain d, Of 'ther b' gar on> made by tie sai- Giee."n and Gray aud their assigns in working aid lode nining claims.
 IE DVILLE MINING co. Bl VIM H0LNEs Pr sident.
 Drnr at Pearce. AT zona, Jul, p 1907.
 First publication July g, 1907.