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Nsyv PAY Pecuiisrities-

The vagaries Of naval pay as established
/ by conflicting and contradictory legisla-
ton are again Illustrated by decision OF
the Comptroller Of the Treasury to the
effect that the officer. Capt. Thomas S.
Phelps. Of the navy. who is on duty as
c0mmandaut Of the Mare Island CCalD
Navy Yard IS entitled TO receive a 10 per
cent addition 10 his base pay Of 5000
while occupying that position. This is
the percentage Of increase which was by
legislation enacted at the recent session
OF Congress for officers who are on sea
duty or who are attached to sea-going
ships OF war. whether at ses OF not Capt.
Phelps, on the other hand. is on shore
duty The commandant OF other navy
yards get the shore-duty pay. which IS
without the 10 per cent increase. This
means that Capt Phelps. as commandaut
Of the Mare Island Navy Yard, gets
$500 a year. whereas were ne COM
mandant Of the Puget Sound Navy Yard
or the navy yard at New York he would
get but s5.oOo
This peculiarity. so favorable TO the
incumbent at Mare Island. IS provided by
an old law. enacted in 1Ss5. when the
Mare Island yard was the only naval
station on the Pacific coast. and when
government money was not worth as
much there as IT is now. The provision
had no effect during the period when
there was no difference between the pay
for shore duty and that for sea duty OF
naval officers, but with the restoration OF
an increase n pay for duty at sea the
provisions Of this 1853 enactment are re-
vived-
Of course. no one wants TO deprive e
naval officer. especially one OF Capt
Phelps distinguished service. Of any ex-
ira pay which he may obtain, but It
must seem inconsistent even TO the ben
efciary who finds himself endowed with
this substantial increase In his pay for
duty which IS in no respect more fmpor-
taEt than the responsibilities devolving
upon the commandant OF any other in
portant navy yard This IS only one OF
many absurdities, which in some cases
constitute injustice. 70 be found IN the
application Of the laws relating 10 navy
pay. Those who have been impressed
with this situation have, however. given
up any hope that the Navy Department.
much less Congress. viii ever be able 20
straighten out the navy pay question on
ss--,s 90 so-,.rs+r- s~5 ro-,-,1- s-z.
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Purity of the Dollar.

Prom the New Fork sun.
It IS now In order for Mr.. Bryan OF
Mr.. Taft-and II one does the other viii
to announce his decision not 10 accept
campaign contributions from persons
whose incomes are derived from corpora
tons. As corporations are wicked. their
fruits must be accursed-
Perhaps matters would be simpIifed Il
every contributor were required TO make
affidavit that his gift was earned by
himself by manual labor This is the
only way in which the purity and in
nocence OF each dollar can be established
and the propriety OF using It for the high
purpose OF educating the voters demon
strated
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26
Hogs IN Politics.

From the New Torz Sun
Two things in the political situation Of
Iowa divide the attention of the visitor
the moral pulse is normal and the price
OF hogs IS soaring. This latter observa-
ton may seem Irrelevant and fippant
but It Is neither. One OF the most serious
and experienced Of the political observers
here said recently: With. hogs at S. q
hundred. you can't pry the Iowa farmers
loose from the Republican party with a
erowbar. Manifestly the hos is in poll
tics IN Iowa
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but because we desired to be just And
1t must not be overlooked that his ex-
eelleney is governor Of Manchuria. the
one spot where American interests may
be expected. Of all the places in the far
East, TO develop most rapidly Already
railroad development is going on there
at 2 rapid rate. already Manchuria has
some Of the finest -four mills in the world.
and on her soil can be raised wheat that
IS second 10 none Naturally fertile. and
only waiting exploitation. Manchuria Of
fers TO our merchants and manufacturers
practically a virgin field; and the visit
OF Manchuria's governor TO our shores.
an educated. English-spesking gentleman.
who can realize the benefit Of cO-opera-
ton. IS bound TO do much toward awaken
ing Us 20 the opportunities which. Just
now. We seem inclined to surrender to
Japan and TO other enterprislng nations
A Phfadelphia Congressman is very
much outraged because OF alleged gross
election frauds in the South. This
IS certainly a case Of the Pot calling the
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enc people now; not because Of the Tom
watsons, however. but largely in spite
Of them, We do not care to be put in
the catalogue of Mr.. Watson's enemies.
either We have great respect for his
ability; We do not underrate the power for
good that is IN him. But we feel sure his
course In the matter referred TO herein
VIII hing no additional measure of fame
70 him Really. II is surprising that he
should believe he viii ever be able to
elevate himself in the estimation Of his
fellOw-couutryHen by methods which
SAVIOR strongly Of morbid desire to dis
credit the integrity and manhood Of MS
opponent. or opponents.
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VICE PRESIDENTIAL az
Wisdom Suggests a Proper Training
for office.


for office.
From TIE Rschmcud Tines-Dispatch
The Times Dispatch sees mach that IS
admirable in Mr.. Bryan's suggestion and
ir his own Intentions IN the matter. A
mans election 20 the Vice Presidency i'm
plies. or should imply. the possession OF
qualities which should make his counsel
highly valuable az all times. His coun-
sci would be continuous, for he holds Of
fee for the full term Of the President.
which the Cabinet officers frequently 90
not. Moreover. since the history Of sixty
eight years reveals the melancholy fact
that the Vice Presidents chance OF sue
eession IS approximately one in three. it
Is eminently wise that he should receive
that practical training IN administration
which the Cabinet councils would give.
In the real work OF government, the
Vice President IS at present a mere fig
urehead and superfUOus fifth wheel. II
the Senate could choose one Of its own
number TO preside over its staid delibera-
tions. as the House does. he would Be left
wholly without duties Not nlozicailv.
therefore his Office has fallen among the
ambitious into something Ike derision
Mr- Bryans plan would not only add
weight TO the Cabinet, and. in case Of the
death OF disability Of the President. pro
tect the country from an unframed and
inexperienced successor, q would also
vitalize an Office now held far too lightly
and Eft it toward the Importance and
dignity which iutrinsically inhere in Il.
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THE TAVERN.

In the tavern q ny heart
Many a one has zt before,
Drunk rec E1ue snd sung q stare,
And de1a-1tng, cone no more
Wien The night was cold without
And the rzvsns erczked q storm.
They have sat them AZ ny hearth.
Telling ne ny house vas warn.
As the S1ts and cup went rouud.
They hare Thymet ne vel In lav-
When the hunt was on az ao-n.
Each, departiug. went his way.
On the walls. IN cumpliment,
Some would sc-zwl verse n two.
some have hung a willow b-anch.
OF q wreath q cop flowers blue
Ahi ny friend. when thou cnst %.
Leave 10 wreath Of roWsrz for ne:
Net pale dzfodiiz nor rue,
NiOlets nor rosemary.
Spill the wine upon the isnps,
Tread the fire. and bar the door;
So dsale the wrs-ched place
None viz come forersrma-s
%WlqA sSb<t CsihG. Il Arl1 TF1s-a
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Equally Plain.

From TIE Boston TrunscTfps
The issue lies plain before the people Of
the country. 50 plain that the hastiest Of
wayfaring men may read It. and the duty
Of right-think!ng citizens is equally plain,
TO sustain that great organization which
maintained the honor and integrity OF the
nation against Bryan IN 1898. when he
first appeared on the public stage. not as
now a quasi-conservstive. but as q rad
ical OF radicals, the most uh-Presidential
candidate that ever sought the Presi-
dency.
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TO SUBSCRIBERS.

That vacation OF yours win he
Incomplete unless The Washing
ton Herald follows you
II VIII be like a daily letter
from home.
Wherever you are. ft viii reach
yOu regularly. and ske address
Viii be changed as often a. de-
sired.
Please be particular to state in
each case the length OF time you
desire paper sent to new address.
Daily, 30 cents 4 months daily
and Sunday, 90 cents. Postage
prepaid.
Telephone Main 3Sa1.
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Can,t Estrnnge 60.

From the Butte Iuter-8Iou1;aiu-
The Republican party may have wronged
the negro il some Instances. but 1t cannot
estrange hina For the deal he gets North
is heavenly beside the treatment he re-
ceives South. where, truth to tell. the IN
happy conditions are based upon causes
for which the races are equally 10 blame
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Miss Ida TarbeB is spending her vaca-
ton In Maine IN 4 town where kerosene
IS the only inuminant obtainabie We
suspect Mr. John D Rockefeller will
order a particularly bum article shipped
into that burg. Just to even things Up
a Bit
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Mr- Taft is trying 20 squeeze his letter
of acceptance from an intended 1000
words 10 an actual 3000. II Mr.. Taft pro
poses TO follow that practice in the mat
ter Of Congressional messages. in the
event OF his election this faH. II ought
to help him In the campaign, II he viii
say the word
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II providing a good tine for the sailors
on the one hand and a sa0oe0 purse for
the Gans-NeIson mill on The other. san
Francisco has recently demonstrated its
equal readiness for either a frolic or a
fight.
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Members in good standing Of the Benev-
olent and Protective Order OF Coosa River
Catfish are philanthrOpic enough to for
give the Hbels cast upon them by MI
George MarceIlus Bailey. Of Humble
Houstou-on proper application, duly
filed,
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That Dixie legislator who wants 20
outlaw ''peek-a-b0o shirt waists and
rainbow stockings" has probably made
himself hODeIessly Cr0ss-eyed by this tine
trying 10 take in all the city sights At
once.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26

There's q Willing street IN Milton.
That's where the leap-year girls ought
20 hang OUT says the JacksouviIle
Times-UniOu- Don't know about that.
Seems TO Us Anxious street would be even
more appropriate, II there is such a street
IN the town
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Why does woman so seldom thank
you for giving up your seat to her IN
street carr inquiries a contemporary. Be
cause. If the truth must be told, she 50
seldom has reason to
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26

The court above Judge Lands has re-
versed him ant decided that the Standard
on VIII not have to pay that 81. .2ioOo0
fine; thus Affirming the Standards pre-
vious. decislon in The matter
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No IntermIEsions.

IF were rich. I'd always have two
bands at my social functions"
1907"
And I'd make EN- play alternately.
thus eliminating those u1addening waits ''
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Let It at least be said Of John Worth
KeTn-he never wrote a novel says the
Birmingham Age-HeraId But ne reads
them-otherwise how can he hope to carry
Indiana?
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a DIEorce Tnrrn.

The express viii stop here II tagged :"
How 90 you flag it,"
BY displaying the red seal On your
divorce papers.
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Mr. William Jennings Bryan to a tint
'spute. This may be something of an
advertisement FOR Mr.. Watson, but Mr.
Bryan isn't likely to help push it along.
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The Valdosta (Ga) Times recently car
ried an editorial on wool growing in
Georgia" For a time-during the late
''refumT era-it looked as If everybody in
Georgia had gone wool gathering.
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Mr.. Andrew Music was defeated Tor the
legislature IN Mississippi recently. We
suppose his constituents refused 10 yield
TO the Establishments OF Andrews chin.
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Why doesn't Tom Lawson flock with
the Tom end OF the Presidential r1ix-up.
aad let the Bill end alone?
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But for the financial end Of It. the
settlement OF the convict question would
be an easy matter" says the Augusta
Chronicle. So would the tariff question,
the pure food question. the forest reser-
vation question. and pretty nearly any
other old question
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26

The octopus never has had such hard
time before spending a little dishonest
cOmpaign money
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26

"A girl baby learns to walk before a
boy baby" says the Montgomery Ad-
vert.ser- And the boy never gets out Of
the habit. either.
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At one dollar per word. the President
VIII Be tempted 20 split his Inhnitives
even more than usual when IL comes
10 writing up that African hunt.
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There are seven national tickets IN the
Presidential field this year; and still there
are people. We presume. who are not
satisfied to make a choice Of evils.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26

One girl is enough sings an Ala
hama poet, who has evidently just re-
turned from some summer resort where
he got an overdose Of them.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26

Nj Hitchcock says II is his plan TO
win the West" Does the gentleman be-
leve it is a gamble which way that sec
ton VIII go2
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Ought To

We want 20 get up a demonstration
as a tribute TO certain successful lit
erary man"
''Wells''
What would you suggestT'
7 think a procession Of prosperous
looking poets, bearing ham sandwiches
would crafty him"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26

Japan's new premier says ne viii seek
suppose. however. he viii not decline 20
recognize the beIlgerency Of Capt Rich
m0nd Pearson HobsOn
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A LITTLE NONSENSE.
HAYmAK1NG ODE.

The haymaEers are busted now
At making hay.
Upon the hillside's beetiing brow
They work away.
They Gull the sweet abundant grass
With spirits gay.
And pretty soon It comes 70 pass
That il is hay.
That I, the bard. am somewhat green.
have TO say.
think they use a hay machine
In making hay
To write timely haying bit
Was my sole aim.
And you. the reader. uill admit
I've done the same.
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Makes Us Mad.

Sleeping under blankets
With a froRn
We toilers read the bossting screed
Here in town.
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BY Way of variety.

Why must the middle classes ever be
slighted2"
What do you mean?" inquired the ed
itor OF the New York paper
Why not occasionally play up q d.
vorce between parties impairment So
cially?"
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Another snstnnce.

''wunst got a dollar a word"
&c want
Fact Fer talking back to q Judge"
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The Te.f-

Is the pen really mightier than the
sword?''
Sure. No sword can earn q per
clank."
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The Rochester Times does not believe
that Hearst viii be much OF a factor
IN the campaign. for It points cut that
Every vote that Hesrst's Independence
Party. should it survive Until election.
can poll will be an aid 70 Taft. inasmueh
as it viii represent discOntented switch
from Bryan. No reason exists for anv
Republican 20 leave Taft for Hearst: 50
that by the process OF eIinil4ss- sson. II IS
plain that Hearst's following VIII be re-
cruited at Bryan's expense
Yet. frankly. We don't expect the
Hearst party to amount 10 much. Third
parties have 20 have strong excuses fCs
existence; and we can see none for ths
Independence Party as conditions are
Il would crafty Us, from the standpoint
Of Republican strategy. II Hearst should
cut q swath IN Brya1's field: but our
inclination Is to look at facts, rather
thar wishes. and 10 rely for victory upon
Republican strength. instead OF upon the
opposition's weakness"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26

The Baltin1oTe News thinks Il quite
natural that Mr.. Taft should seek the ad-
vice Of his friend. Mr.. Roosevelt. It says:
by going to see the President and dis
cussing with him his letter OF acceptance
Mr. Taft knew. OF course, that he would
subject himself to the sneer that he is
under the Presidents thumb. Yet. since
It is not only proper but a duty he owes
TO the man With whom be has been asso-
ciated so long IN an official capacity. and
whose Official acts he IS going 70 con-
slider more or less IN his acceptance Of
the nomination for President to talk over
with him what he shall say. we ike his
way Of going about It boldly and visit
ing Oyster Bay 10 read his letter TO Mr..
Roosevelt and advise with him con-
cerning II That is the natural thing TO
do, and Mr.. Taft VIII not lose any friends
By being candid and honest about the
matter The campaign is not going to b
decided CT picayune issues
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SUNDAY. JULY &c. 1905
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-05-30
LOCAL BREVITIES

DR.. F. s. Hawley spent Thursday
in Boise on professional business.
Wiring done by Spangenberg
bears inspection; try him. 4ltf
Ben Ross spent Sunday at Hot
Lakes, Oregon.
Milk delivered in any part of
town. Telephone BLK. T. G. Ep.
person. 19tf
John Grant is spending few
days at the capital city visiting
relatives.
just received at Springs, a new
and pleasing assortment Of picture
mouldiDgs. Call and look them
over. 45.tf
W. J. Keogh came down from
Atlanta for a short business visit
the first OF the week.
The Spangenberg Electric and
Machine company can replace any
gas engine parts. 41.tf.
R P. Chattin returned from
short business trip to Boise yester.
day morning.
We do all kinds of light machin-
cry repairing. -Spangenberg Elec
trio and Machine Co. Att
G. B. Thomas, the former Sunny.
side promoter, who now makes his
home in Boise, is spending the
week in this city.
For Sale:-Houses lots, acreage and
and improved ranches, modern brick
house, close in, improved lawn.
26-tf J.. M. OWEN.
Call on Spangenberg and let him
explain an underground water
tank to You. 1t Fever leaks and
will not freeze in winter. 41.tf
Milt Reynolds, the popular cash
Ter of the Bruneau bank, visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. A.
Reynolds of this city, over Sunday
Hammock season is almost here.
Call at Thompson's and get first
pick of our new stock. You will
be pleased with the assortment we
offer, and surprised at our low
wrices. Att
Picture framing neatly and
promptly done. Moulding and
mating the finest you ever saw
Prices right.-SPRING 45 tt
The annual meeting of stock.
holders of the Lime Creek Col
Mining Co., Ltd, will be held at
Mountain Home, Idaho, June 2,
1908 for the election of directors
and such other business as may
come before the meeting.
May 4, 1908 e. P. CowEN,
41.47. President.
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Notice..

The annual meeting OF the stock.
holders OF the Boston. Idaho Gold
Dredging Company, Limited, will
be held in office of the company at
Mountain Home, Idaho, June 8,
1908, at IL o'clock noon for the
purpose Of electing board of di.
reetors, amending the bylaws and
to transact such other business as
may legally come before the meet.
ing, II. l. PuLs1FER,
AZ 40 Asst. Secretary.
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W. N. Scofeld came up from
Grandview Wednesday for a brief
visit, returning to his home on the
river yesterday.
The animal meeting OF stock.
holders of the Hawthorne Gold
Mining Co., Ltd, will be held at
Mountain Home, Idaho, June Q,
1908, for the election of directors
and such other business as may
come before the meeting.
May 4, 1908. e. P. CowEN,
Al At. President.
s. P. Noble and family, we'll
known residents Of Bruneau, were
in the city over Sunday, returning
to their home Monday.
For pictures framed or unframed
60 to Springs. A new assortment
just received. Come in and look
them over whether you intend to
buy or not. 45.tf
Friends of r. B. Shelton, the
cashier Of the Citizens State bank
are pleased to learn that he is rap.
idly recovering from his recent i'll.
ness.
Call and see tho pictures at
Springs, One given away with
each frame and glass bought.
Att.
John H. Garrett left for Boise
yesterday on business trip, re.
turning this morning.
W. H. Stephenson, representing
the Studebaker company Of Salt
Lake City, was again in the city
yesterday and Thursday to com.
plete the installation Of the agency
Tor his company with the Mountain
Home Hardware company.
Morton G. Smith, we'll known
attorney OF Chicago, who has been
spending the past ten days in
Mountain Home and vicinity, look
ing after the interests of certain
clients OF his in the affairs OF the
Great Western Beet Sugar com
pany, returned to his home Thurs.
day afternoon. To a r publican
representative Mr.. Smith expressed
himself as well pleased with the
country surrounding Mountain
Home and confident that the OBJ
staces to the prosperity of the pro
jet would eventually be over
come.
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Excursions East.

June /, 6, 8, II, 10 and 10 via
Oregon Short Line and OVER.
LAND ROUTE. Greatly reduced
rates to Omaha, Kansas City, Chi
cago, st. Louis and other eastern
points. Tickets limited to October
81. Al 48.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-05-30
Notice for Publication.
Department OF the Interior.
u. 8. Land Office at Rotso Tdah

c.., May 26' 1908
jim G. CHRISTIAN OF suNNysIDE
Idaho. who, on May is, 1907, made Homestead
Entry No. 10000 for Ell swk Sec. % and EI5
NWN Sec. 26, Twp. 2s, K. 4 Q, B. M, has fled
notice OF intention to make final commute.
ton proof to establish claim TO the land above
described before W. G. Howie, u, s. Commits.
day OF July. 1908. N'"
Claimant names as witnesses:
Lewis A. Washburn, William T, Williams
Hall ID. Webster, Samuel J. Shoenhair. =
All OF sunnyside iIdaho.
WIN. BALDERsTON,
1900 Register
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For Sale.

Very cheap, good work and
driving team. A. O. OBERLIN.l
Huston ranch.
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Gentlemen for rooms and board.
House conveniently located. Call
on or address Mrs. F. M. Hyland.
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CAN'T BE TOUCHED

in quality or pure mellow flavor by any
other brands of liquors. We are vend.
orso the best and purest Rye Whis-
keys, both straight and blended. They
are mellowed by age and are always in
splendid condition. There are none to
compare with them in exquisite flavor,
and they are so pure that physicians
freely recommend them as tonics and
builders-up of rundown constitutions
Prices are in accordance with the quail
ity. N
THE ELMORE BAR
EDW. r. GODDARD PROP.
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Notice for Publication.
Department OF the Interior
U. 8. Land Office at Boise Idah

May 26, 1908.
HALL D. WEBSTER, OF sUNNYslDE.
Idaho, who on May II, 1907, made Homestead
Entry No. 1928 the E,s sWN see. 81, MEX
NWk. NWH NEN Sec. "a, T.2s, Range 4 eB.M.
has filed notice Of intention to make final
Communication proof to establish claim to the
land above described before w. c. Howie, U. 3.
Commissioner at Mountain Home, Idaho, on the
18th day OF July 1905
Claimant names as witnesses:
Lewis A. Washburn. William T. Williams.
Jim G. Christian, samuel J. shoenhair.
All OF sunnyside, Idaho.
WIN, BALDERsTON,
$500 Register.