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The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
CLAIMS STILL MADE
FOR MlSER'S ESTATE
Three Thousand Letters Re-
ceiyed by Judge Since
Settlement of Case
Twenty=nine Bogus Wills Pros
duced During Trial for Quaint
Characters Gold

Los ANGELES, Feb. 27.-The missiye
that brought the total number of let
ters' received by Judge L. F. Moss since
the final settlement of the Salem
Charles estate up to 5000 arrived yes
terday. Most of them have been writ
ten by people who wanted some of
the SLAP, ,000 in cash found in a safe
deposit box after the death of Charles.
This case began about seven years
ago, and was settled so long ago that
most people have forgotten all about
it except those who tried to get some
of the money left by that quaint old
miser.
So far as the division of the money
was concerned the case ended when
the remainder of the estate, after all
fees were paid. Sas divided among
eight righful heirs. But the many
people throughout the world who had
heard of the case are not satisfied.
They have been very persistent, so
much so that Judge Moss has given up
ever bearing the last of it.
While the case was in litigation
Judge Moss was forced TO employ four
clerks TO handle the correspondence
Letters arrived from every part of the
globe. civilized and uncivilIzed. Up to
the time of settlement they reached the
astounding total of $4,000. Those re-
ceived since bring the grand total
up to $4,000.
There were 90 wills produced by
claimants during the trial. none of
which was genuine.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
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The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
JAPANESE FORTIFYING
HARBOR AT KEELING
Report of Plan in Northeast For
mosa Brought by EIweII

VICTORIA, B. c., Feb. 27.-That
strongly fortified naval base with an
extensive harbor is being made by the
Japanese government at Keeling in
northeast Formosa was the report
made by the American ship Elwell.
which reached Esquimalt last night,
81 days from Keeling.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
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II yo1 could. read these unsolicited
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Pyramid Pile Cure ct once, price fifty
cents
We DO not ask you to do this. Send
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= We. know what the trial package
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The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28

ROCK COMPANY sUED-The California City
rock company, corporation formed to quarry in
Marin county, was sued yesterday by Lhe First
federal trust company on claims agEregating
S45. 761. .25. The rock company is in financial
difficulties, and it is the purpose Of the plaintiff
20 secure judgment and let II stand until the
defpldant is atle 70 pay.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
ANERTS STRIKE DANGER
on CANADIAN PACIFIC
Company Declares Wage Scale
80 TO Continue Until 1910

WINNIPEG. Feb. 27.-An talk of
another strike of Cana sdian Pacific shop
l1nen owing TO the feet that the sched-
fule esta blishcd by the board OF con-
ciliation August !, 1908, would expire
august l. 1909 was set at rest yester-
day by the posting Of an official notice
ih the local shops by the campany
saNiag that its schedule would con-
ltinue in force until April l, 1910. The
men are satisfied.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
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The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-05-21
More Local News

Guy williamson sh ipped two
cars Of cattle to Chicago Tues.
day.
Father Kelley was q west
bound passenger Wed nesday
evening.
L. nj. Miller is here from Par
kersburg. Ia. for . visit with
relatives.
j. v. Janda was an ever night
visitor at Lake Andes Wednes
day night.
Bernard Bonnen came up
from Yankton Wednesday even
ing and Is looking after his tailor
trade here.
Henry Frederick was up from
Greenwood yesterday with his
new automobile. II is q dandy,
and Henry feels justly proud OF
il.
The happiest man IN Wagner
just now 10 Chester Trumbo,
and the reason for it ell is the
fact that Mrs. Trumbo present
cd him with : fine eight pound
boy on the 10th. Mother and
child are getting along nicely.
but il Il feared We will have Ia
borrow Yankee Robins air
ship and 90 up and bring Chef
back TO earth.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-05-21
Notice for Bids for Crawling
Streets.


The city council o. the City OF
Wagner will receive sealed bids
for the furnishing Of 900 or more
yards Of gravel I or Main street
In the City Of Wagner. The
party furn:Ahing gravel will be
required 70 spread tho same
evenly along said street. AL
gravel will be weighed. The
person receiving contract "a
furnish same will b required tc
co0plste the contr act on or be
fore July 18th. 1903. Sealed
bids may be left It the ONCE Of
the mayor or citvcauditor up te
and until . o'clock p. N. Of the
29th day Of May. 1909, = which
time said bids will be opened.
The City reserves the right to
reject any and III bids.
Dated May 10th, 1909.
Countersigned: H. d. James,.
=. g. Schneider, Mayor.
City Auditor.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-05-21

They have quit making acres.
Better buy before it goes high
err.
Do you want 100 acres. Z miles
from Lake AIDES? 40 acres till.
able balance good pasture. $l2
per acre.
$40 acres, 81 miles frsm Lake
Audes, ? sets of buildings one
fine set and the other fair. All
choice land under high state Of
cultivation.
800 acres, 3 miles from Lake
Andes, we'll improved, 240 acres
fine tillabls land. SO acres good
pasture. Cheap a S45 per acre.
100 acres, 81 miles from Lake
Andes, we'll improved, all choice
land under high state Of cultiva
ton, cheap.
800 acres. u miles from Armour
we'll improved. Price $45 per
acre. Easy farms.
800 acres. s miles from Wagner,
no better In Charles Mix county.
we'll improved. all under high
state Of cultivation.
32O acres, 8 miles from Wagner,
good new house new barn and
ever ything ID best Of condition
good land and plen " good wa
Ter. Price verv reasonable.
100 acres. 8 miles from Wagner,
good improvements. oil under
cultivation except small pas tura
This 10 an excellent farm ct $50
per acre.
% acres, 9 miles from Dan te. 81
x23 per acre.
/ have some choice bargains
not mentioned here. Also have
good land In Pennington and
Stanley counties, s. D., near
good r r. towns, At S12 TO 81
per acre. Also reli nquishnlents
with decided lands adjoining.
Phone 1873 A. ]. Baker.
o-21 Wagner, s. d.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-05-21

A regular teachers examina-
ton for state, primary, first
grade. second grade and third
grade certificates will be held in
the school building at Wagner
on Thursday and Friday. June
10 and II, begianing at 8 o'clock
Thursday morning.
]. v. Murphy,
Go. Supt. OF Schools.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-05-21

William Dahlenburg was
born in Bon HON me coun
ty, S. D., on Nov. 5th, 1899.
and died May 10th, 1909,
aged 19 years, 6 months and
IL days.
Dec ased was the youngest
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Dahl
enburg of this city, and came to
his death by being struck BY
lightning Sunday evening at the
Rodney Payne home. II miles
northwest of Wagner. He vas
baptised in the Congregati onal
church when an infant. He was
known and well liked by a large
circle Of friends, being a model
young man.
He leaves q father, mother,
three brothers and four sisters
to mourn his untimely demise.
Funeral services were con
Quoted from the family resi-
dence in this city at two O'Clock
p. m. on Tuesday, by Rev. Ben
iamin Iorns OF the COngrega.
tional church.
The New Era joins their many
friends in extending coincidence
to the bereaved ones.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-05-21
22-IIor.e Power HART-PARR Engine Breaking Prairie

there viii BE- : special meet
iek q 10 stockholders Of the
farn - Home Telephone Co.
- Nay 2s Tor the purpose 0:
voting On he proposit ion Of
uhether q not 70 issue bonds TO
tale up ~ outstanding indebt
ednees. 3. #. Morgan,
President
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-05-21

A book on rheumatism. and a trial treat
ment OF DR.. Shops Rheumatic Remedy
liquid or tabiets-is being sent free to suffer-
ers by DIR. Shoop. Of Racine. Wis. You that
are we'll get this boo for some discouraged.
disheartended sufferer. Do a simple act OF
humanity. Point out this way to quick and
certain relief. Surprise some sufferer by
hvst getting from me the booklet and test.
He Will appreciate your aid. -Ptnard & Raben
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-05-21

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e0aGpo1oee 49, invested. Get one fre<
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Omn. Noeeaooe - o.. Shops new book
@manAah CD41e sDmt - any hdy requesting
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5mex1ng N. MhoeoD meAlsh Coass - meal
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80 a1ooos - - : p3sesant SURPRISE. ~
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The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-05-21
Horse Collie Cure.

| have a remedy that will do
the business. Do not fail to be
without q bottle of this remedy,
it may save the life of q horse.
Sold by Emil Misterek.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-05-21

Bring your cream 10 Emil
Misterek he will give you
the highest price and guaran-
tee you the best test and pay
YOU cash for Il. 4-6-1
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-05-21
HA1nR Powder

Iho National Poultry Food
viii make hens lAy and prevent
tnom Tram getting r0up cholera
and III 0ther chicken diseases.
u you are NOT satisfied with the
Iood & will nOt cost you anything
At Emil Misterek's Feed Store.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-05-21
EnG Exaninatioa

h naAd eighth grads exemi.
o1too VIII - hod II the school
poll1int - H1atte, Geddss, Lake
,An6oG Wagner md Choteau
strook Dfot. No. 2. % Tueodav
- Me1ne1dAy, Nay q and rs.
boQpn1n4at 3 o'clock Tuesday
mornln9. Those Who have com.
sigbfh e4ads Ok NE
coosse of study should
kbft examinations.
J. n. Murphy,
a.. 6upt q Schools
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-05-21

P1sa1s call and get : remedy
t1at VII rsmove worms ia hogs
md pigs Money back IL not
an1is6ed. Sold under guarantee
~ mil MiDterek's feed store.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-05-21

The Service which this bank
extends to its patrons is of the
Highest Efficiency. and Satisfac
tory at all times to both borrow
or and depositor. There are
two important reasons why you
should transact your business
with this bank:
IA Capital of $50, 900 and
and Surplus of 81 900
2-Oficers and Employees Of
snquestionsd integrity. Mod
srn banking methods. That 10
Service and Facilities.
Just two reasons but ample.
The FIRST STATE BANK
<spils $4,000 Surplus $4,000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-12
NEW KINK SHOWN
IN TARIFF BILL
Effect of Revision Is to In
crease Duty on Class
of Articles.

An unexpected Hnk in the new tariff
bin was revealed today Through a deci-
sion Of the Treasury Department.
The effect is to increase from 81 per
cent. as it was in the old 'aW. to 50 per
cent the customs tax on all articles
whose chief value is of silver, German
silver. white metal. brass or gun metal.
whether they are washed with gold Or
silver or nickel or not. provided they
are designed TO be carried on or about
or attached TO the person. This in
cIudes all sach things as cheap watches,
many kinds of knives, smokers articles,
such as match boxes, cigar cases, cigar
cutters. and would even include leather
pocIetbooks n the silver trimmings
were worth more than the leather itself
The question came up in connection
with an importation Of watch cases and
Of complete silver watches IT was de-
cided that as watch cases. without the
interior works. WIRE not designed TO be
carried on the person they were subject
to a duty of only 80 per cent ad valoTem
under paragraph I52. But the complete
watches ere subject to compound
duty calculated TO amount 70 s. per
cent, under paragraph AS. as being ar
ue'eg the chief value of which is the
silver.
So an empty watch case Of the most
expensive variety can be imported at 30
per cent, but the little gun-metat watch
must pay IS per cent of its value TO
Uncle Sans treasury.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-12
TROUBLE
Had It for Years Until He Heard Of
Ml-O-na. Henri Evans Sells II.

II you suffer from indigestion, belch-
ms of gas. lump OF lead on stomach.
biiousness, dizziness. foul breath, ner-
vcusness. constipation. or hcadache, give
Henry Evans 50 cents today for a box
of Mi-O-na, the celebrated stomach pre-
scripu0n. and if it doesn't cure you he
viii give you your money back II re-
Neves painful stomach distress in i've
minutes Read the following.
'I had stomach trouble for years.
After eating would be troubled for an
hour or $50 with indigesio / bought
one box Of AIi-C-na tablets from Ganuey
Drug Co.. which completely cured me.
That was y months ago and to this day
I have not been troubled again" J. B,
Haskey. Ganncy. S. c.. April 20, 1893
lu-o-ua is the best prescription for
stomach trouble ever written; not only
does IL give quick relief. but it cures
permanently because IL thoroughly
cIauses, reuOvates, builds up and puts
elasticity into the stomach and bowels
NI-o-ua is put up iu tablet form and is
small and easy 10 swallow. Sold by
leading druggists everywhere and in
Washington 10y Henry Evans, who rigid
iy guarantees them Test sample free
Address Booths Mona, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-12
Born in Michigan.

General Bates Is sixty-nine years old.
He was born IN Monroe. Mich. After
attending the Canaudaigua Academy, iu
New York, he entered West Point. from
which he was graduated. Beginning in
1865. he served with the Second United
States Cavalry in scouting and frontier
work.
In 1859 General Bates became an in
structor IN West Point. and -FOUR years
later he was appointed army paymaster.
holding that position successfully I'm the
departments of Texas. Dakota, Wash
ugtou, New York, and San Francisco.
ITO 1897 ne was appointed military at
tache AT the court of ST. James, and I'm
1893 he returned TO Washington as pay
master general Of the army. with the
rank Of brigadier general In 1902 he
was raised 20 the rank of major general
and two DAYS Iatcr be retired.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-12
NEWSPAPER SCORES
IN PANAMA CASE
Judges Remarks Would In
dictate He Does Not Be
lieve Libel Will Hold.

INDIANAPOLIS oct. 2.-Encouraged
by the remarks of Judge Anderson that
the Panama libel case is more or less
2 political matter" attorneys for Charles
r. Williams and Delaven Smith, the
proprio tors of the indianapolis News,
who are fighting the removal Of the
case &c the District of Columbia, de-
lanly assaulted the position taken yes
terday by the Government
Ferdinand ". Winter. Of this city,
argued for the defendants today, and he
pointed out the political nature of the
prosecution. He charged the prOsecu-
ton directly TO eX-President Roosevelt,
declaring there would have been no
prosecution had Roosevelt not made a
public statement that the Government
had been Iibeled when statements were
printed TO the effect that spectators
bought up the Panama stock in France
for 100000 and sold It for 600
u the Government of the United States.
Even If William Nelson Cromwell and
his associates were charged with max
ing a deal OF this sort. argued Mr. Win
ter, it was no crime and therefore not
libelous. He said he agreed with the
court. az stated yesterday by Judge An
derson, that such a transaction would
be simply a nasty piece Of business, %
and not a crime.
During the argument yesterday Of
Stuart Mcnamara. counsel for the Gov
eminent, Judge Anderson interrupted
several times with questions that seem
ed 10 indicate great doubt In the judicial
mind as 10 the justice OF the Govern
ment's case.
The press has a duty 70 perform,
and in political discussions. u seems 20
me that the conception Of libel should
De greatly different from the conception
that should apply TO a case on per
sons private character" the Judge sug-
gested. Il am not seeking TO preJudlce
the case at this time; / am only seeking
for light on the question here as 70
whether criminal libel may De Possloie
In this matter. Criminal libel Is a
crime against society
Mr. Mcnamara declared the records AZ
Washington absolutely refuIe the
charges of corruption in the Panama
purchase: that the defendants mad not
considered these records in publishing
the charges complained Of and that
whatever was the intention in their
minds, the act they committed amount
ed to criminal libel. The only evidence
he offered consisted Of copies of the
Indianapolis News containing the al
leged }ibelous matter. He declared the
peper had been published In the District
OF Columbia by being distributed there
The attorney for the Government ar
gued the crime was committed, If al
ali, in every Jurisdiction where the paper
circulated. That court which nrsr as
Eumed jurisdiction of the case should
be allowed 10 continue the prosecution
ne said.
Would a conviction In one iurisdic-
ton be q bar 10 further prosecutions IN
other couFts2" asked Judge Anderson
significantly. Mr.. Mcnamara replied
that he was not ready TO answer that
question. He cited authorities, however
TO show that the United States Supreme
Court had granted removals Of similar
cases 20 the courts Of the District Of
Columbia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-12
REMORSE PROMPTS
GIRLS CONFESSION
Conscience-Stricken, She Says
Sweetheart Committed Crime
Charged to Another.

WLKESBARE. Oct 12.-SeemiugIy
conscience~stricllen, Miss Resaliud VIII
Hams, a white girl. has made affidavit
that Thomas Willis, colored. convicted
Of numbering Cameron Cool and SEN
fenced TO be hanged here next Thursday,
IL innocent of the crime
In her attempt TO save willis from
the galloWs Miss Williams deliberately
casts in its shadow Robert VaIIee. a
Frenchman. who was her sweetheart
She SAYS in her affidavit today.
Il have voluntarily made this state
ment for the purpose OF helping To save
an innocent man. 7 viii not sit by and
see the law claim an innocent man with
out telling ali know concerning this
murder. Now that / have done that. my
duty is done.
Cameron Cool. a wealthy owner Of
race horses, was killed on his farm.
near here. last December. Miss VIII
Hams sWears that she, Nallee, and
Henry Todd, ColOred. CooTs valet, were
the only persons present when Cool was
killed. She says Cool refused TO lend
some money 20 Vallee they duareled.
Naliee drew large revolver and struck
Cool on the head with its butt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-12

NIr. Walsh will meet the committee com
posed Of representatives. from Washing
ton and Baltimore appointed to report
on the availability of sites. On this
committee are George oakley Totten,
jr., of the Washington Aero Club; A
Leftwich Sinclair of the Chamber OF
Commerce; Col. jerome H. Joyce, judge
James p. O'Neil, and Gen. Clinton l.
Rings, all OF the Baltimore Aero Club
The committee has been awaiting the
return of Mr.. Walsh, Mr.. Totteu satd
this morning, TO take active steps IN
nt1sbing tbe campaign. one of the first
stems after the conference with him.
will bp TO report TO the larger commit
tee appointed some time ago. This
committee will then ally Itself with the
business organizations of the city ana
if 40 plans miscarry IT is possible that
within a month canvass for subscrlp-
tons viii be started among the business
men of this city and Baltimore.
Consideration by individual members
OF the committee seems to have con
frmed the first good impression they
received of College Park as favorable
site for holding the meet. That site rs
the one strongly iudorsed by Baltimore,
and il is thought that City's support Will
be more loyal if the meet is held there,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-12
CAMPAIGN IN EARNEST
TO LAND AERO MEET
With Return of President Walsh, Of Washington Club,
Ginger Is Put Into Plans to Get International Flights
for Capital-Pushing Agitation

With the arrival I'm Washington Of
Thomas r. Walsh, president of the
Washington Aero Club, plans for the
campaign tt. land the next international
aviation meet Tor the Capital will be
begun in earnest.
Mr. Walsh will confer with Charles
J. Bell this afternoon regarding the
work done preliminary to this campaign
He will go over the situation in all its
features with Mr.. Bell, and viii him
self take personal charge of the agita-
ton toward bringing the event to this
section.
Il have not had time to give the mat
ter consideration" said Mr.. Walsh Il
want 70 know Just what the. situation Is
before I make any statement about the
affair. There are many things to De con
sidered, about the feasibility of the sites
TO be had here. about the weather we
are likely to have in August, and other
such details I suppose these things
have been investigated, and / want
to go over the ground that has been
covered before [ make any statement
about the meet"
Within few days II is expected tnaI