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The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-02-13

Japalac, varnish stains, linseed oil
at Burnaugh & Mayfield's.
NJ. w. Goodman of Lostine was up
on business over Thursday night.
G. /. Ratcliff will erect an addi-
tion to the east end of his furni-
ture store this spring.
One Minute Washer-satisfact
guaranteed or money refunded, at
Ashley's.
Mrs. C. H. Zurcher and children
went out to La Grande the first Of
the week to stay about 10 days.
Highest market price paid in cash
for live chickens at Enterprise Meat
Market. Price & Homan.
Engineer H. A. Brandon was view
ing the work of his men in the
railroad yards Wednesday.
Mrs. NJ. A. Colpitts of Promise
returned home Thursday after sew
eral days spent here on business.
Roof Paint, for your old roofs. 1t
stops the leaks. For sale at Kelt-
ner's hardware store.
Mrs. C. w. Wrisht and baby re
turned We cine iuay to her home in
Union after a visit with her sister,
Mrs. Ila Gaskill.
The annual stockholders meeting
of the E. M. & M. Co. was held
Wednesday, when the same board OF
directors and officers were elected.
H. A. Clemens, who spent last
summer in this valley and played
with the Enterprise and Wallowa
baseball teams, has bought an in
terest in the Milton Eagle.
Rev. C. E. Trueblood has received
word that his brother-in-law, J. @
Graham, has been re appointed post
master at Emerson Mills, Iowa, fol
another four years, making his fifth
term in the office.
Mrs. d. A. McAlister of LaGrande
mother of Mrs. w. A. Moss of this
city, and sister, Mrs. R. M. Meal
lister, returned to their home Thurs
day after very pleasant visit with
Mrs. Moss and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Holmes came
in on Wednesdays train and were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. r
Holmes. The principal object of theil
trip at this time was for Mr.
Holmes to attend the annual stock
holders meeting of the E. M.
NJ. Co.
The outlook is for one of the
most enjoyable dances of the sea
son at the opera house, this, Frida.
night. The Enterprise orchestra will
furnish the music which assures i
will be the best, and the cause 1:
excellent as the affair is for tht
benefit of the band Most every
body is buying tickets whethe
they expect to attend or not.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-02-13
PENITENTiARY REPORT.

Report of Superintendent James of
the state peniteniary shows that of
the 419 prisoners four are from
iWallowa county. The total is divid-
ed proportionate to population among
the counties of the state with a
few exceptions, such as Baker, with
80, Union 2S, Umatilla 40 and Wasco
90, have more than their proportion,
while three counties, Benton, Lincoln
and Yamhill, have no representa-
tives.
There are "a serving life sentence,
and 215 under sentence of less than
five years. There are 8 women, and
of the total 2O7 are classed as hav-
ing no church affiliation, 103 Cath
olics. 1O6 Protestants, 2 Greeks and
one Jew.
BY occupations before commit
ment there are SO laborers, Sc farm
ers, % teamsters, 81 cooks, 10 wait
ers, 10 miners, II carpenters, IL
firemen, 10 bookkeepers and 10 en-
gineers, the remainder being divid-
ed among other occupations in small
er numbers. The report says there
is not a preacher, lawyer, newspap-
er man or school teacher in the list,
but does not say why.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-02-13

Never-slip horseshoes at Keltner's.
Landlord Bauer is storing away
a fine lot of ice for Hotel Enter
prise use this coming summer.
Attorney ]. A. Burleigh went out
to La Grande Wednesday on legal
business, returning Thursday.
Mrs. b. T. Long and children re
turned Wednesday from visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. o. Courtney, neal
Lostine.
Before buying a piano or orgar
see Ashley. He has the agency
for almost any make and will sci
them on easy terms.
c. II. Allen of Flora Is among
those taking the teachers examina-
tion this week. Mr. Allen is teach
ing the Arko school this winter, near
(which he recently bought ranch.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thompson and
children, who had been guests of
'hi. anu Mlo' II. II. Mllicl anu oIiSi
friends in this vicinity, returned to
their home in Lower Valley, We'd
hesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Rice of Puy-
allup, Wash, arrived Tuesday and
will visit her son, w. II. Graves,
and family for several weeks. Mr..
Rice Is owner of cattle on Snake
river and left Thursday for there
TO look after his interests. Mr.
md Mrs. Graves are also entertain
ing their niece, Miss Cressie War
mock, of Puyallup.
]. j. Blevans, the we'll known old
soldier and pioneer school teacher OF
this county, made and sent n score
or more of canes from the Soldiers
Home at Roseburg. to old com
rades of the war time and pioneer
settlers of this county. They were
sent to Ashley, the furniture man
lwho delivered them for the donor.
All kinds of builders hardware a
s. ID. Kelmer's.
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Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the
Most Popular Because It
Is the Best.

81 have sold Chamberlain's Cougf
Remedy for the past eight years and
find it to be one of the best sell
ing medicines on the market. Fol
babies and young children there is
nothing better in the line Of cough
syrups," says Paul Allen, Plain Deal
ing, La. This remedy not only cures
the coughs, colds and Group so com
mon among young children, but is
pleasant and safe for them to take
For sale by Burnaugh & Mayfield.
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City and County
Brief News Items
Mooney Miggles, Bud Smith, ct al
Sidetracked Somewhere.

Owing to delay in arrival of STOCK
shipped from the East in what has
heretofore been ample time, to
Gays. News Record is without the
popular colored comic supplement
The publisher regrets this very much
and will have shipments made here
after so it will not occur again. l.
the stock arrives before next Tues
day, the supplement due today will
he sent out with Wednesdays paper
next week. The News-Record col
ored supplement has made a bis
hit, and we are frequently told il
he best thing of the kind, fal
ahead Of any put out by the bis
city dailies.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-02-13
JOHNNY WAS LATE,

They say this happened not far
from Enterprise: Johnny was late
for school and in his hurry he did
not wait to open the yard gate but
climbed the barb wire fence. A
barb tore the seat of his pants from
farthest South to the waistband. He
made hurried repairs with one pin
he happened to have and ran for
school. AS he entered the teacher
said: Johnny, l see you're little
behind" eff I'd had another pin
you couldn't" replied Johnny.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-02-13
Reason Enthroned.

Because meats are so tasty they
are consumed in great excess. This
leads to stomach troubles, bilious
ness and constipation. Revise your
diet, let reason and not a pampered
appetite control, then take a few
doses of Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets and you will soon be
we'll again. Try it. For sale at
Burnaugh & Mayfields drug store
Samples free.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-02-13
Buy Fruit Land.

In the Walla Walla valley where
fruit raising and gardening pays big
returns and where the climate is
mild and healthful. Improved and
unimproved properties for sale. Write
us for particulars. Manela & Brown,
Milton, Oregon. 4Sb4
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-02-13
oREeoN's ANNIVERSARY.

Invitations have been received by
local parties to the celebration OF
the fiftieth anniversary of the ad-
mission of Oregon to the Union.
The exercises will be held in the
capital at Salem next Monday at 3
o'clock. The invitations are issued
Jointly by the legislative assembly
and the Oregon Historical society.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-02-13
Lame Shoulder.

This is a common form of muscu-
lar rheumatism. No internal treat
ment is needed. Apply Chamber
lain's Liniment freely three times a
day and a quick cure Is certain.
This liniment has proven especially
valuable for muscular and chronic
rheumatism. Sold by Burnaugh &
Mayfield.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-02-13
For that Terrible Itching.

Eczema, letter and salt rheum keep
their victims in perpetual torment.
The application of Chamberlain's
Salve will instantly allay this itching
and many cases have been cured by
its use. For sale by Burnaugh &
Mayfield.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-02-13
Queries For Teachers.

Teachers examinations for state
and county papers are being con-
Quoted this week by Superinten-
dent Conley in the principals room
of the public school. A large num-
ber of teachers from all parts of
the county are trying for certificates
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-02-13
Buys Swamp Creek Ranch.

w. H. Graves has bought the 32O
acre ranch on Swamp Creek of
Knapp & Fletcher that they recent
Wy purchased of Polk Mays. Mr..
Graves paid $4,000 for the place.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-02-13

Tomorrow is st. Valentines day.
II you didn't get that comic" pic
ture today, don't feel downhearted.
1t may come Monday.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-02-13

State OF oregon, County OF WaIIOwa, - :
|. W. K. Holmes, Cashier OF the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that tie
above statement is true to the best oi my
knowledge ana belief.
w. K. Holmes, Cashier.
Snbscri ell and sworn to before me
this lllh day Of Feb. 1909.
SEAL % Wo,ary p"bI;c
Correct-Attest: Geo. W. Hyatt, Jay
II. Dobbin, NJ. A. Holmes, Directors.
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CHURCH SERVICES,

M. E. church. Sunday school at
10 a. m, morning service II a. M,
subject, "Lincoln's Religious Views {;
Epworth League $3.50 p. m.
The Sunday school at the Reavis
school has been postponed for few
weeks.
Revival Meetings.
Evangelist Jackson's subjects fol
the remainder of the week are as
follows:
Saturday-"The Best Man in En-
terprise."
Sunday, II a. m.-"Sympathy.'
Sunday, 1880 p. m.-"The Ameri
can Dollar"
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w. IL. APPLEOATE,
Notary Public.

Collections made, Real Estate
bought and sold and all business
matters attended TO. Call on or
write me. Paradise, Oregon
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Revival Meetings.
No. 3012.

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
The Wallowa National Bank. at En-
terprisr in the State of Oregon, at the
close OF business, Feb. 5, 1907.
Evening star., 1909-08-27
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
AND l. STREETS SOCTT
EAST-Thomas F. Roland ct ux.

FIFTEENTH AND |. STREETS SOUTH
EAST-Thomas F. Roland ct ux. to
Capital Supply Company, lots 1 and .,
square 1880: $40.
ADDITION TO CLEVELAND PARK
David F. Weaver and s. S. Voorhees,,
trustees, to George n. Ostrander, lots
90 to :%, square 1914. $40.
RASDIE HIGHLANDS = Washington
Loan and Trust Company to Charles
J. Nichols. lot 26, block 549S: $40.
MOUNT PLEASANT-Helen NJ. Morrey
ct vir to William Henry White and
Stella V. White, part lots 146 and 147:
n STREET SOUTHWEST between 9Th
and 9TH streets-Margaret Whelan ct
vir to Rosanna c. Mcdonald, lot 81,
square 40: So
AND STREET NORTH " EST
jamie a. Thomson to William King. lot
126. square $50 $40.
CLlFFBOURNE-John Joy Edison, jr., ct
w to Frederick w. Plugge, lot A.,
block 5; $40.
BLOcnINGD ia LE-Effie c. Y. Norton to
Ella A. Birckhead. lot 65. block 3; $40
MOORE & BARBOUR'S ADDITION-Ju-
lius I. Peyser ct ux. to William B.
Kraft, lot 81. block l. $40.
p STREET NORTHWEST between 30th
and 31st streets-Martha v. Berry to
Joseph J. Waters, trustee. part lots
23O and 231, square 1869: $4,000
FOURTH STREET NORTHEAST be-
tween F and G streets-Florence D.
McAuliffe ct uX. to William A. and
Sarah G. Donch, lot 81. square 77S:
$40.
CORNER ONTARIO AND COLUMBIA
Roads-Jasper T.. Whelchel ct uX. to
Daniel c. Roper, lot 90, square 1854
So
G STREET NORTHEAST between Sd
and 18th streets-Waiter f. Collins ct
ux. to Alfred NJ. and Maud H. Fauth,
lot 80, square 77S: $40.
MERIDIAN HILL-Catharine j. Fenton
to A. A. King ct ux., lot 46, block 10:
$40.
PETWORTH-Edward l.. Santmyer ct
ux. to Horace V. BisDee and Mildred
" Bisbee. lot 30. block. 20: S.
KENTUCKY AVENUE SOUTHEAST be-
tween Lincoln Park and E rect
Sarah G. Stocking ct vir TO William
Murphy. lots 1o. Is and Il, square
1914: s1O>
LONG MEADOWS Mary P. Mynsbridge
to Kate l.. Wright. lots 1913, 200. 205,
aO6 and 800. block 81: sic.
HOLMEAD ESTATE-John Mitchell ct
ux. to Margaret NJ. Eckstein, lot II; ;
SO.
Evening star., 1909-08-27
BIDS FOR NEW BATTLESHIPS.
Naval Board of Construction to Con
slider Recent Proposals.

The naval board on construction met
today to consider the bids for the two
new 26,OOo-ton battleships, the Ar
kansas and Wyoming. William Cramp d.
Sons, philadelphia. were the lowest bid
ders on both classes of design, on the
plan for turbine propulsion alone, as
well as on the alternative department
plan for a combination of turbines with
reciprocating engines. The Cramp com
pany undoubtedly will get one of the
contracts on its lowest bid. II both
vessels are to be built with turbines
the second contract will go to the New
York Shipbuilding Company, the second
lowest bidder.
The board will have to determine
whether both vessels shall have tur-
bines; whether one shall have turbines
and the other reciprocating engines, or
whether one shall have turbines and
the other have combination OF tur-
bines with reciprocating engines 1t
will be possible to award the turbine
ship to the Cramp company and make
a contract with the Newport News COM
pany for ship with reciprocating en-
gines; another combination could oe
made so as to provide for one OF the
vessels to have reciprocating engines
and turbines.
Bids have been received for furnishing
the navy ordnance bureau with 10000
projectiles. They include 5000 five-inch
common shells and 1000 five-inch tar
get shells. The American and British
Manufacturing Company Of Bridgeport,
Evening star., 1909-08-27
ALLEGED DEFECTIVE PAVING.
District Is Defendant in Suit for
$1,000 Damages.

The second suit for damages filed
against the District government within
the week for injuries caused by alleged
defective paving was recorded in the
District Supreme Court today. Goldsmith
Sigmund, through Attorney A. L. New
myer in a bill filed today, asks $1,000 for
injuries to his wife, Sadie S.gmund.
In his declaration Mr.. Sigmund sets
forth that in falling over projecting
wate. plug in front of 61S street north
west his wife sustained serious and
permanent injuries, which have deprived
him OF her services and companionship.
He declares that the sidewalk at the place
named is sunken and elective. permit
ting the water plug to project above the
surrounding paving. His wife stumbled
over this projection. he says. while walk
ing along y street the night of October
10, 1903.
Suit for $4,000 damages against the
District was filed-by Miss Lleweliyn Mel
zer Tuesday last on similar ground.
Evening star., 1909-08-27
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.
Army Orders.

The following transfers of officers
are ordered:
First Lieut.. Samuel NJ. Parker, from
the ed Infantry to the goth Infantry.
First Lieut.. Max B. CARRIER. from the
Goth Infantry to the 22d Infantry.
Leave of absence for one month is
granted Capt. Paul c. Hutton, Medical
Corps.
Capt Wilson It. Davidson. Medical
Philippines division. and Is assigned to
duty as surgeon of the transport Bu-
ford en- Its voyage from the Philippine
Islands. Upon arrival at San Francisco
he will report for further orders.
FIRST Lieut.. James 5. Fox. Medical
Reserve Corps. will proceed to Fort An
drews Mass. for temporary duty.
The followingnamed officers of the
Coast Artillery Corps will report for
examination to determine their fitness
for promotions First Lieuts. Frank
r. Thornton, Graham Parker. Charles
c. Burt, Howard S. Miller and Stan
ley :. Ross and Second Lieuts. Eugene
Reybold. Thomas {. Cook. Olin II. Lon
gino. Edgar II. Thompson. Wilmot 4.
Danielson, Hugo L. PITT and Peter II.
Ottoscn.
Naval Orders.
Lieut. Commander A. NJ Cook. from
California, to charge naval magazine, st.
Julians creek. Va.
Passed Assistant Surgeon !. S. *.
Reeves. to navy yard, Philadelphia.
Assistant surgeon W. S. Kuder. from
navy yard, Philadelphia. to examination
for promotion, Washington, y. Co. and
wait orders.
Assistant Surgeon D. G. Sutton, from
Naval Academy. Annapolis, Nd. and
Tonopah. to Nestal.
Boatswain A. Stuart. to naval training
station. Newport, r. I.
Gunner L. G.. Chipman. from naval
magazine. navy yard, Mare Island, Cal,
10 South Dakota.
Gunner a. Anderson, from South Da-
kota to naval magazine, navy yard,
Mare Island. Cal.
William c. Wood. appointed payn1as-
ter's clerk in the navy, duty Missouri.
Naval Movements.
The Yacht Sylpl has arrived at Boston,
the auxiliary Abarcnda at Bradford, the
collier Brutus at Hampton roads and the
mdshipmen's practice squadron at An
napolis.
The torpedo boat Worden and fotillsi
have sailed from Newport for Gardiner 8
bay.
The collier Mars has been placed in
service at Norfolk with a merchant COM
piement.
The Frolic has been stricken from the
naval list. This vessel was built by the
Globe Iron Works of Cleveland in 1882
and has been stationed at the naval sta
ton Cavite for several years. She is a
steel schooner. 165 feet long. p feet
broad and 10 feet inches draft.
Army Orders.
BY direction of the President, capt.
Ellwood W. Evans. Sth Cavalry. is de-
tailed for service and to fill a vacancy in
the pay department, vice Capt. Claude b.
Swcezey, paymaster, who is assigned to
the Sth Cavalry. Capt. Evans will pro-
ceed from Omaha TO the Philippine Is
lands, for duty.
First Lieut. Ward Dabney, 2lst Infan-
try. is relieved from duty at Camp Perry,
Ohio, and will proceed to San Francisco.
and join his regiment prior to its depar-
ture for the Philippine Islands.
Capt. Frank .. Ely. 30th Infantry, Is
relieved from duty at the School OF MUS
ketry, the Presdio of Monterey. Call. and
will joint his regiment at the Presidio OF
San Francisco.
Leave Of absence for one month is
granted Capt. Clifford c. Carson. Coast
Artillery Corps.
Evening star., 1909-08-27
NOT A MATTER OF VANITY.
Mexican Ambassador Explains Re-
fusal to Waive Obligations of Rank.


fusal to Waive Obligations of Rank.
Senor de la Barra, the Mexican am
bassador here, although reluctant to dis
cuss the reason for his failure to attend
the banquet at Toledo. Ohio. after hav-
ing accepted an invitation. made it plain
that the question at issue was not a per-
soaal one with him, but that the stand
he took was entirely in accordance with
the obligations of International practice,
which re could not set aside. through
motives of a mere personal nature or
through courtesy.
He was much surprised. he said. to re-
ceive a request from the president of the
Toledo Chamber of Commerce that he
Aield precedence 70 the Spanish minister
at the banquet anti at the other festivities
incident TO the occasion. His rank of
ambassador. Mr.. dc la Barra explained,
did not permit him to yield precedence
10 a minister. Notwithstanding his
prominence OF because of any special
commission he might hoidA-a rule of con-
duet in interna tionai etiquette that had
universal sanction. and was fully recoS-
niZed by the United States: -'t'.
Senor de la Barra added that his al
titude was not !. matter of discretion.
courtesy or vanity. nor much less want
CT esteem toward Spain or its king. whose
august mother. he declared. had bestowe cd
upon him great distinction. which made
him extremely grateful toward her.
Evening star., 1909-08-27
On THEc5EE5Aw

tain, Sylvan Sheridan; lieutenants, Ray
mond Eichorn Francis -luldridge; SER
geants Oln Laurenson, Owen Meade Ed
ward McLarney; corporals, Suel Lauren
son, James Donovan: specials. Bunny
Beak, Mike Wiesner, James Synclare.
Summary of Events.
Croquet for girls--Won by Myrtle Brad
ley and Gertrude Yeager.
Tether ball FOR girls-Won by Catholic
School, Jessie Ward, Rena Michael and
Gertrude Ruepard.
Twenty-:ive-yaFd dash. girls under ten
years-Won by Eva Rosenberg, Blake
lie School.
Fifty-yard dash. girls under twelve
years--Won by Nellie Ward. Notre Dame
School; second, Rose Rosenberg. Blake
School.
Indoor base ball for girls-Won by
Blake School. Nellie Ward Helen l..
Herberger. Kate Backett. Jessie Ward,
Irene Rosenberg, d. Benekert, Rosa
Backett, Rose Rosenberg; Twining School
second
Twenty-tiveyard dash. for boys-Won
by w. Flanagan. Aloysius School; second,
Z. Hoover. Twfning School.
SiXty-yard fash-Wone by James Dono-
van. Seaton School; second, Owen Meade,
Twining School.
Running broad jump-Won by James
| Donovan. Seaton School "A feet 3ti
inches: second Edward McLarney, Alloys
ius School. Il feet ~ inches; third. Ed
ward Brown. Emory School, 13 feet 10
inches.
Standing broad jump-Won by Owen
Meade, TwinlnG School, { feet inches;
Evening star., 1909-08-27
THE COURT RECORD.
District Supreme Court.

EQUITY COURT-Justice Anderson.
Barker agt Barker: petition for aiimony
denied and defendant allowed TO see chiiu'
complainants solicitors. HargroVe d
Smi h: defendants solicitor, J. a. Burk-
hart.
Macfarland agt Peters; time to take
testimony limited: plaintiffs s solicitor, y.
Fl. Thomas; defendants solicitors, ). w
Paterson and w. j. Lambert.
Chambers agt. Proctor; cause dismissed
complainant's solicitors. Wells, Hoover 4
Wells; DEFENDANTS solicitor, James NJ.
Proctor
Klee ag, Burgdorf; auditors report
ratified: complainant's solicitors, Birnes
& oodwaru; defendants solicitors. a.
\. Hoenling, j. B. Larner and X. I. Shea-
ley.
swartzell agt. Rank: decree pro con-
fesso.
DISTRICT COURT-Justice Anderson.
Metzger agt. Kelly. demurrer to second
petition sustained appeal noted ana hono
fixed at s1OG: attorneys, Percy Melzgar
and Z. II. Thomas
BANKRUPTCY COURT-Justice Ander-
son.
In re Louis II. Myers: adjudication and
reference to William Hallam. referee.
in re Frank G.. Roach: hearing on dis
charge fixed for September 20.
PROBATE COLRT-Justice Anderson.
In re Florence L. Nirnstein ct al: Annie
Nirnstein appointed guardian; bond. $500.
attorney. James T. Mullaly.
In re Sarah L. Mangum ct al; order OF
allowance: attorneys, McNeill & Mcneil.
Estate of Mary +. Nicholson; letters OF
administration granted to Philip W. Mich
olson: bond, $500.
Estate of Ella G. Kelly: petition OF
James NJ. Kelly for probate of will. attor-
neys. II. \. Heitmulier and J. B. Archer.
Estate of Martha \. WinsloW; will ad-
mitted TO probate and record and letters
testamentory granted to James Fl. Wins
low; bond $1,000: attorney, u. P. Moore.
Estate of William Moore: stipulation of
counsel fled attorney, f. NJ. Hewlett.
In re Herold l.. Corwn: petition for in
crease of allowance; attorney, Charles II
Turner.
Estate Of Catherine Hammersley; order
to accept So, 700 for property
Evening star., 1909-08-27
AMBASSADOR TO MEXICO.
Minister Wilson, Now at Brussels
Will Succeed David E. Thompson.

Henry Lane Wilson, United States min
ister to Belgium. will be appointed to
succeed David E. Thompson ais ambas-
sarfor to Mexico within the, next few
weeks Mr. Wilson has been notified of
his appointment by the State Depart
ment, and is clearing up his business
at Brussels. preparatory to departing for
his new post. The Mexican government,
while regretting to see Mr.. Thompson
sever his connection as ambassador, is
agreeable to the appointment of Mr..
Wilson, and has SO notified the United
States government.
During President Harrisons admins
tration Mr.. Wilson declined the post of
minister to Venezuela He represented
this country as minister 10 Chile from
1887 to 1865. and has been In Belgium
since March g., 1905. Mr.. Wilson has
had experience both in law and journal
ism. Before entering the law he was
editor OF the Lafayette, Ind. Journal.
From 1885. and until his entrance into
the diplomatic corps. he practiced law
at Spokane. Wash. He was born at
Charlottesville, Ind. fifty-two years ago.
1t is understood he will be succeeded
as minister to Belgium by Charles p.
Bryan, now minister to Portugal.