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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-12-25
COOKS FRIENDS
CRY BLACKMAIL
Refute Fraud Charges In Con-
neCtlOn With Data.
AFfIDAVTS OF THE lCCUSERS

Swear They Furnished the observa-
lions 90 the Explorer, Or. Cook Be
Ing Advised 70 Throw His Away
Men Say Cook Disappeared After
Paying Them Only q Small Amount
Of the $4,000 Agreed Upon 40 Their
Price for Assistance
New York. Dec. 9.--Friends Of Or.
Frederick A Cook declared. in Tefuts
ton OF the charges OF fraud IN con
nection with his data Of HIS north pole
trip. that the two men. Loose and Dun.
kle. whose afhdayits. published IN n
New York paper. say they aided him
in compiling data. were regularly en-
ployed by the explorer. at regular sal.
aries. as a buiness man would employ
expert accountants. They declare
their belief that the accusations
against the physician are IN the nature
OF blackman
In their afiidavits Loose and Dunklo
assert that these observations were de.
iivered to DR.. Cook shortly before his
data was dispatched from New York
20 Copenhagen. They reveal the facts
now because they say Dr. Cook dIsap-
peared after paying them only . small
part OF the 10000 agreed on as their
price.
Story OF the Two Men.
Their narrative includes a facsimile
OF DR. Cooks written instructions.
Their story Is that. suspectfng DR..
Cook needed help. Dunkle obtained an
introduction 20 him through HIS hacker.
named Bradley. who did not know of
Dunkle's intention. DunkIe then In
turn introduced Loose. and they assert
that Dr. Cook accepted their offered
assistance and ended by ordering fun
set OF observations. being advised 10
throw-his own away.
According 20 Loose. Dr. Cook con.
fessed he had not taken any observa,
tions at Anarotok that he did not know
the latitude and longitude OF Svartcn.
aag. whence he asserted he started on
bis polar journey; that he could not
explain what an azimuth was, and ev-
On wanted temperatures inserted with
the observations.
Loose swears that. having the bases
OF an observation Of the star Capella.
he warned DR. Cook that HE narrative
must say that the star rose az 4 O'Clock
on the morning OF January II, other.
wise the observation would DO incor.
rect
Or. Cooks Alleged Reply.
Or. Cook IL said TO have replied.
We'll. az that is an important detail
Of my Journey. doubtless Il aid rise az
that very hour or before. You are
safe In putting the observation that
way"
Loose said he advised Or. Cock 70
send 20 Copenhagen the latitude sights
OF his return journey. but upon Cooks
seeming disconcertedness he suggested
that the explorer might say he left
them IN . cache sonewhsre Dv.
Cook m alleged 20 have replied:
TEE. that's right. did fesvs nem
In cache Of ptah, where tie fnstru-
memie are. am rcinr - Est fhsn
nsxt spring N can
wbersupon L<ovs Ev~ss - $1,000
an srk4: -yss. n Zen -
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-12-25
Tax Notice

The tax roll Of the>township Of Hem
attic is now in my hands for collection
Of taxes for year 1909. Taxpayers are
hereby notified that I will he az the
Office OF the Hemlock Mining company
every Friday from o a m. until 3 r.
ID. for the collection OF said taxes and
monies can DO paid me until January
10 next with collection fee OF one per
cent After that date the collection fee
will be Z per cent
Roy g. Whitehead,
Deputy Treasurer
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-12-25


Harry Lauder. n man who n never
to be triied with In such matters.
had an experience with a small CRATER
not 40 very long since. He was In the
smoking compartment OF a Pullman.
A "brithcr Scot" asked him for q
match 10 light his pipe.
Lauder selected one precious match
and handed Il cautiously TO the re-
quester. who produced pipe. an
empty one. and then began feeling IN
his pockets somewhat o~tsntsttousiy
for bis tobacco pouch.
Lauder looked ON csnafiy.
why. man." said tie sth~r. I've
lest me tobacco"
'Tten you'll no be wanting the
matck- sah Lander. rrssrsnF eagerly
fer WIT ~ came near b>~iAs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-12-25

First publication January
Owner al the Land Herein
named In AL undtchagd
said
deed and entitled
payment Chancey
which the lands lie OF all paid
with hundred additional and Of the sheriff
publication
declaration
Of Five dollars for each description without other additional
for cssession Of theIz
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-12-25

Notice 10 hereby given that the tar
roll for Crystal Falls Township ia now
In my bands and l viii he ut the Office
Of the Great Western Mining company
every Friday from a. m. until o.
m. for the collection Of said taxes.
Until Jan. 10, next collection fee OF
one per cent viii DO charged after that
date the fec will he per cent.
r. J. Oswald.
Deputy Treasurer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-12-25

evidence against the sugar trust. and
there Is not trick OF the trust that he
does not know.
Collector Loeb has always held Mr.
Pnrr I'm the highest regard and has
been anxious. II n said. 10 give sub
stantial reward FOR the work he has
done In uncoycring the evidence upon
which the United States district attor.
ncy has proceeded 81 his criminal pros
ecutiona of sugar trust employees and
upon which the collector has been
guided IN Kidding his Office OF ''undesir.
ables~
AR. parr IL native Of New York
state and has been ~ the customs serv.
ice for n number OF years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-12-25

A sprained ankle will usually disable
the injured person FOR three or four
weeks This IL due 10 lack Of proper
treatment When ChamberIain's Lini-
ment is applied cure may be effected
In three or four days This Iiniment
10 one OF the best and most remarkable
preparations In use. Sold BY Sam
Bridgcs
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-12-25

Notice is hereby given that the tax
roll FIR the township OF Msstodon is
now In my hands win Be st the
Iron county bank every Friday from 0
a m. until 5p. N. for the collection
OF the said taxes. Until Jan. 10 next.
the fee Of one per cent will be charged
on AL taxes collected: after that date
the collection fee will be per cent
Charles Roberts.
Township Treasurer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-12-25

First pablicsslon November ~. 1909
last Jan1ary !. 1910
STATE Or MICHIGAN
In TIE CIrcnit Court for the Cpunty
Of Iron. In Ch2ncsry.
Ths Priekss Lard Conp<ny. Limited.
Complainant
Joan q. Rcss
Defendant
suIs pending in sAid ccrrs on ths
18th day o. November. A. ID. 1909.
On reading and Hing the sesdsTii
Of J. e Ball. ons q the solicitors for
the above named complainant show.
lag that said defendant John d. Foes
10 nonresident Of ths state Of Michi-
gan and residss in tbs city Of Pasadena
in the state Of California:
THEREFORE,. IT Is ORDERED
That said defendant John ID. Roas
cause his appearance and answer 10 Be
died In this causs on or before the 2ist
day Of March. A ID. 1910. and in ease
Of such appearance thar aid causs pro-
cssd according 10 ths rules and practics
Of this court and the statutes In such
cAss made and provided. and that in
default Of such appearance and answer
the bin Of complaint In this cause Be
taken a. confessed az against said de-
PENDANT John %. Ross
And II further appearing By said
sftidavit that The Diamond Drill Is
printed. published and cir
In said county Of Iron. NOW
IT IS FURTHER
that copy Of this order be
published In said The Diamond Drill
onoe In each week for six lel weeks In
succession, the nrst publication thereof
30 be within twenty days from the
late Of this order. or that copy OF
mis- order be served on said defendant
IT least twenty days before the time
prescribed for the appearance OF said
iefsndsnt.
.. W. Stone.
Circuit Judge
countersigned
John Wall Register.
Ball * Ball.
Solicitors for Complainant
Business address Marquette, Mich
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-12-25

Health depends as nature shows
More on the interior than most suppose
Keep yOur system from Impurities
free.
BY using HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea
HemAtite Mere. Co Amasa. Mich.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-12-25

Foley's Orino Laxative is best for
women and children. It's mild action
aud pleasant taste make II preferable
to violent purgatives. such "a pills.
tablets, etc. Cures constipation. Sam
Bridges.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-12-25

First Insertion Dec. g. 1909; Last
Jan. 3 1910.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-12-25

Pirst publication Dec II. 1909; Last
Dec. IS. 1909
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-12-25
First:publcaon December H. 1902 Last January l. 1910

First:publicatIon January 1910
crbe and named in all undharged
corded said land thereof record
TAKE NOTICE sale lawfully made the following
cbd land unpaid and that the undersigned has title
theunder deed issued therefore and that entitled
within
Chancery
which lands lie purchase
gethe hundred additional thereto the
publication this
OF declaration
description
payment
proceedings for possession Of the land.
r.,,,. Amount Taxes for
sShsast q na1sr OF usOs
Qsei
1896
1889, 1901
(1902, 1908
IN County. o Michigan
G. ,. Sanbom Company
g.. +.
President.
CouBterigned:
r. Collins
Secretary.
Place Of Business Wisconsin
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-12-25

Countersignsd
John Wall. Register.
Ball * Ball.
Solicitors for Complainant
Business address Marquette, Mich
igan.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
CONDUCTOR APPEARS
IN His OWN DEFENSE
D. H. M'MULLEN DENIES HAZEL
GEORGES STORY
Former Pacific Electric Employe is
Charged with Wronging Girl
Seventeen Years
Old

d. H, McMullen, a former Pacific
Electric street car conductor, was a
witness in his own behalf in judge
Davis criminal court yesterday In ms
trial on a chargeof wronging 17-year-
old Hazel George in August. He denied
the girls statement that she was not
aware of the fact that he was married,
stating when he met her the second
time last May he told her ne had a
wife and three children.
McMullen's direct examination oy
Attorney r. ]. Adcock was concluded
at 43O o'clock and the trial was con-
tinued until 10 o'clock today. Deputy
District Attorney Keyes said he would
take an hour to cross-examine the ac-
cused man. 1t is probable the case VIII
go 10 the jury some time this after
noon.
McMullen in his testimony yesterday
said the George girl told him she was
euiItv of misconduct with a man
named Tracy Bird in Nogales, Arizr
fhe statement, he said being made
when they met the fourth time. This
information, he added, and ner own
actions led him to the commission OF
the first offense. -.
He denied the girls statement that
he had promised to marry her at any
time stating she knew he was mar
ried and that it was Impossible ior
him to make such a promise.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
OBJECTIONABLE CONDUCT
NOT WITNESSED BY MAID
Testimony in Chapman Divorce SUIT
Not Favorable to Cause OF
Husband.Plaintiff

After two days interval the trlal
of the divorce suit of Harry c. Chap-
man. formerly a wealthy shoe dealer
of Winnipeg, against his wife, Frances
CHAPMAN. was resumed in the divorce
court yesterday, most Of the session
being devoted to cross-eXimnatlon
of Chapman by his wife's attorneys.
A deposition by the Chapman maid
Mary A. Stannard, was read, in Whlch
she stated she had agreed to aid Chap
man in his efforts to surprise his Wlte
in a compromising position with the
correspondent in the case. Leonard
Phillips. While she gave signal an
nouncing to Chapman and two detec-
tives the presence of Phillips in Mrs
Chapman's apartments in Winnipeg
she added she witnessed no conduct
by them that could be taken except
tion to.
The trial will be resumed today.
The following divorce suits were filed:
Hazel Hudson Pierce against Robert
Pierce, John Lee against Edna II. Lee,
Alice w. Fulwilder against David p.
Fulwilder, Flora r. Doddridge against
Harry G. Doddridge and Louise Clio
vanelle against Antoine Giovannelle.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
NEW FOUND GAS BLAMED
FOR AURORA B0REALIS
Scientist Declares That Neon is Acted
Upon by Magnetic Currents to
Make Northern Lights

BOSTON, Dec. 28.-Neon, a newly
discovered gas, is the cause Of the au-
rora borealis, according to a statement
made today by DR.. w. l.. Dudley. head
of the department of chemistry at Van
derbilt university, before a division OF
the physical and inorganic chemists.
DR.. Dudley showed what he claimed
to be the only sample of neon in this
country. 1t requires more than 100 tons
of air to get a pint of neon. DR.. Dud-
ley has discovered that the friction OF
neon against mercury in a Crooke S
tube produces a yellow light, and, hald
near a wireless coil, Hertzian waves
illuminate the gas.
DR.. Dudley's conclusions are that al
the magnetic poles of the earth neon
under high pressure because of the cold
is acted upon by magnetic currents
thus producing the aurora bOrealis-a
phenomenon that always has puzzled
scientists.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
HOTEL REDONDO
is PURCHASED
PLAN MANY IMPROVEMENTS
AT NOTED RESORT
LOCAL CAPITALISTS ACQUIRE
BEACH PROPERTY
New Owners VIII Formally Take Pos
session at Banquet and Dance
to Be Held New Years
Day

The famous Hotel Redondo property
at the seaside has passed into the
hands of President Newton j. Skinner
of the All Night and Day bank of Los
Angeles. and w. j. COnners vice preal-
dent of the same institution. Ment on
of the probable sale OF the hotel was
made in the columns of The Herald
some days ago, but the final negotla-
tiops We're not concluded until Tues
day, when the papers were hled lor
record other parties were hgurlnS on
acquiring the property, but Mr.. SKIN
ner and Mr.. Corners, VINO made the
purchase on their own account, were
successful in bringing the deal TO a
satisfactory close.
The consideration is not stated, pGt
it is believed to be in excess OF $l'OoO-
COO
The Hotel Redonno was owned and
operated by H j. Woolacott, who has
been in charge of the establishment
for the past six years, with Z. +.
Thompson as the manager.
The formal opening of the hotel un-
der the new ownership will be cele-
trated Saturday afternoon and night
New Years day, with a reception,
BANQUET and dance. President c. h.
Burnett of the Redondo chamber OF
commerce will deliver the address OF
welcome.
Oficers and clerks Of the All Night
and Day bank will be special guests
of honor, while many of the leading
residents of Los Angeles and their
ladies will be in attendance.
The Hotel Redondo is one of the
pioneer show places on the coast. IL
was built at a cost Of $l2OO,OOO and
elaborately furnished at a cost oil
s55. 900. The hotel is located on bluff
overlooking the sea, and is surround
ed by a semi-tropical park Flower
bespangled bowers, with here and there
coy hooks and inviting seats, make
the sunken garden of the establish
ment especially attractive. The Car
nation garden at Hotel Redondo mas
attained worldwide fame.
1t is the purpose of the new owners
TO expend about $4,000 in improve
ments adding many new features fol-
the comfort of patrons. a new man.
aeer win be secured In the near future
Redondo, which is now port OF
entry with a custom house, is one ol
the most attractive and growing OF the
coast cities. Many marked improve
ments have been made within the past
two years, notably the erecting of the
S25O,00O bathhouse and the Sl,5OO'Oo0
Huntington power plant, while on the
bluffs have been built many imposing
summer homes.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
ROWELL TRAVELLING
ABOUT IN DISGUISE
MUCH WANTED MAN WRITES
OF TRIP
Says He viii Appear Before Bonds
Furnished by Brother-In-
Law Are Declared
Forfeited

Letters written by Elmer E. Rowell,
the much-wanted attorney charged
with swindling a number of persons
in Los Angeles, are still arriving daily
at the office of his brother-in-law,
Warren Wilson. Rowell is still in hid
ing in Los Angeles, and it is believed
he has frequently ventured from his
hiding place in disguise.
Supporting this belief is a statement
contained in his last letter, in which
he said he had overheard the conver-
sation of two detectives discussing his
probable whereabouts. Rowell also
stated he had made a trip to San Ber-
nardino during the past week in an ef-
fort to obtain funds with which to
settle with the persons he has swim
died before giving himself up to the
authorities. That his trip was unsuc-
cessful was Indicated by the appeal
to his brother-in-law for $4,000, stat
ing if the money was forthcoming he
would surrender to the officers and ap-
pear in court to answer to the charges
against him.
He also stated a week yet remains
before the bonds declared forfeited
must be paid, and he assured MT VII
son he would put in appearance be-
fore that time, whether or not any
thing was done in the way Of further
settlement Of his Indebtedness.
Deputy sheriffs and others, II was
learned yesterday, are hampered IN
their search for Rowell because no
photograph Of him as he appeared IN
recent years can be found. The only
photograph of the missing man that
can he found is one. taken when ne
was 10 wears old Mr.. Wilson stated
Yesterday while he had not taken down
the reward Of $3.50 offered for RoWell 5
capture he had not employed private
detectives in the search.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
BROTHER TESTlFIES IN
CONTEST OVER WILL
Wife Corroborates Statement in Re-
GARD to Mental Condition Of
William Riley

Charles Riley was the first witness
recalled for cross examination when
the trial of the contest over the VIII
of his brother, William Riley, was
resumed in Judge Conrey'e court yes
terday. He stated he visited his broth
er in January, 1909, and before de-
parting for his home in Oregon, he
was told by William Riley that he had
made a will, 2leaving all his property to
brothers and sisters, a faYorite broth
er receiving a greater portion than
the others. Nothing, he testified, was
said, concerning any part of the prop
erty being left to Miles Long, the for
mer policeman. and the beneficiary un-
der Riley's will against whom the con-
test is principally directed.
Speaking of his brothers mental
condition in January, the witness said
his mind was worn out"
Mrs. Susan C. Riley, wife of Charles
Riley, was the second witness of the
day. She told of a visit by herself,
her husband and a son to William
Riley's home in 1905, and said her broth
er-in-laws mental condition was
such that he denied any knowledge
concerning the existence of his brother,
Robert Riley, of whom he said he
never heard.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
BAR ASSOCIATION TO
TAKE UP BRIBERY CHARGE
Seattle Grievance Committee Will
Probe Charge of Extortion from
Ralph j. Leavitt Of This City

SEATTLE. Dec. 2S.-The grievance
committee of the Seattle Bar assoc!a-
tion today began consideration of
charges filed against Deputy Prosecut-
ing Attorney Frank II. Holzheimer,
who is accused of eXtorting $1,000 from
Ralph J. Leavitt of Los Angeles, ac-
cused of manslaughter, as the price of
dropping proceedings to eXtradite
Leavitt to Seattle
Claude b. Peyton, formerly special
agent in the prosecuting attorneys Of
flee, has made a full confession of his
connection with the Leavitt matter it
is alleged, and accused Holzheimer of
being the originator of the eXtortion
scheme. Holzheimer denies any part
in it, Neither will be prosecuted here,
the alleged offense if any, having been
committed in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
REALTY BROKER CHARGED
WITH MISREPRESENTATION

D. Marks, a real estate broker, was
arrested Yesterday charged with OBJ
tanning $500 by false representations
from e. Kruell. Marks was arraigned
before Justice Summertield, and, un-
able to furnish bonds of $500 for his
release, was sent to the county Jail
to await his preliminary examination
on January 3.
1t is said by Kruell that Marks bor-
rowed $500 from him. giving as secur-
ity 300 acres of land in san Bernardino
county. which was represented to be
worth $4,000. Krueil says he made an
investigation and found the property
was worth only about 81 an acre.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
INJUNCTION SOUGHT BY
PEOPLES COAL REFUSED

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Dec. 28.-In
court here today Judge Halsey refused
to continue the injunction in the
equity suit of e. n. NJ Minnick of
Easton Pa, and other stockholders of
the Peoples National Coal company of
Arizona against Abram Stein and S.
D. Dodin of New York and others
The court held that the corporation
was foreign and had no jurisdiction.
The plaintiffs began equity proceed
ings some weeks ago, alleging that the
defendants were about to hold a meet
ing and appropriate stock of the cor
poration 10 their own use.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29

Fiftieth street, 432 Vest. Frank
Ware. 49l1 Moneta avenue, owner D.
r Jackson, builder; tWo-story SIX
room residence, $3.50.
Figueroa street S27 SOUTH. j.
Hastings, owner; Grant & Ness, pulld-
ers; one-story one-roOm barn, $3.50.
Davton avenue, 2052-L. H. Parsons
at lot, owner and builder; tWo-slofS
eleven-room residence, $1,000.
Avenue 2S, 4277 East-Mrs. r. Hall, al
Let. owner and builder; alterations OF
residence, 5000.
Normandie avenue, 4217-F. Wigne
1860 Wall street, owner; S. A. PARISH
builder; one-story seven-room resi-
dence, $500.
Fifty-fifth street, 4OS West-F. Tow
cr, 1874 East Tifty-fourth street, owner
Z. Berry builder; one-story sl%-rooih
residence, $500.
Fiftieth street, $50 East-Charles c.
Palmer, 1852 Brighton avenue, owner
and builder; One-stOry siX-room resi-
dence, $500.
Fifty@fifth street, 71O West-A. ].
Vance. 4410 Mateo street, owner; u
Swanson, builder; one-story fiVe-room
residence, $1,000.
Twenty-ninth street, 2195 Vest. H
Heidenrech, 1445 West Twentieth
street. owner; Chas. A. Elder, builder;
OnG-SIOIy HNe-lOolil iCoI"N+t - -
Fifty-third street, 121 West-F. H
Redpath, 4200 South Flower street
owner and builder; one-story six-room
residence. $500.
san Pedro street, 251 South-Crane
company, at lot, owner; c. j. Kubach
company, builder; alterations to build
ing, $500.
San Pedro: Sixth street, 301 West
J. ]. Riddell, at lot. owner and builder;
alterations of residence. $3.50.
Fifty-third street, 1892 West-B. j.
Arnhart, 244 West Forty-second street,
owner; p. A. Roberts, builder; one
story seVen-room residence, $500.
Forty-ninth place, $50 Vest. r..
Adams. at lot, owner and builder; one
story hVe-room residence $500.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
To Give "Hogmanay" Celebration

the last night of the old year. will be
held in Mammoth hall by Clan Can-
eron. Addresses will be delivered by
Chief NJ. c. Meililejohn and Clansman
David G. Baltic. Clansman James
Begg win give a reading Miss Carson
will dance the Highland fling Mrs. w.
w. Kirk, Miss Baker, Miss Rose, Miss
Carson and Clansmen Aitken, Smith.
Anderson and Harrison will sing A
typical Scottish supper viii be served.
with haggis, tattie scones parties wi
sweeties, etc, etc. etc.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
FLAW IN RAIL BLAMED
FOR "OWL" TRAIN WRECK

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2S.--An in
ternal flaw in the steel used in con-
structing the rail which gave way is
blamed for the wreck of the Owl linn
tied near Tracy yesterday morning,
when eight passengers were bruised
and many shaken and Jared.
The official investigation conducted
bv the Southern Pacific company was
concluded today, and Assistant General
Manager w. r. Scott stated that The
Carnegie steel company should be held
responsible, as examination of the out
size of the rail did not reveal its weak
ened condl ="
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
MAY ASK FOR MORE BIDS
ON KEATING PROPERTIES
Judge Rives Declares He Will Deny
Confirmation of Sale to the
Hamaker Syndicate

No confirmation of the sale of the
large Keating estate property to the
Hamaker syndicate under it's offer of
$3.50, 600 will be made by Judge RiVes
of the probate court the court stating
yesterday he would Monday next
either deny the confirmation of the
sale or ask for further bids.
Hearing on the motion to confirm the
sale negotiated by T. r. Mcdowell and
A. w. Mcpherson, trustees of the es-
tate, with the syndicate headed by d.
NJ. Hamaker, occupied more than two
hours in Judge Rives court yesterday,
marking the beginning of what is eX-