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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-16
CON|BEAR JUST
CAN'T STAND IT
WHEN IT'S ROUGH

POUGHKEEPSIE, n. Y. June
ia stiff southwest wind blow
ing up the Hudson today made
practice difficult for next weeks
regatta The water was rough.
The crews which did venture out
we're compelled TO dip water from
their shells.
The Washington crew did not
row this forenoon.
A few of the other crews took
short spins.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-16
ROOSEVELT WILL
TALK FOR HANSON

Teddy Roosevelt Is going to visit
the state OF Washington this fall,
and "go down the line" for Ole Han
son and other candidates on the
progressive ticket.
Acting State Chairman Herbsman
was advised'today by Senator Poin-
dexter and national heads OF the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-16

cided yet.
They anticipate little trouble In
ginning control OF the Grand Trunk
wharf
The property is merely under a
lease to the railroad company. which
has the privilege OF purchasing at
a later date.
But the commissioners believe the
Grand Trunk would prefer doing as
did the Amsricau-liawaiian line.
which. In docktnx NJ vhc rort com
missions wharf In getting better
facilities minus the outlay OF money
the Grand Trunk has experienced.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-16

party that Roosevelt will spend at
least three days in this state.
He probably will come here In
September.
And" Herbsman says. "he is go
ing to support the progressive
party's candidates. and progressive
candidates alone. This is positive. Z"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-16

EVERETT, June 16.--It's no
trouble to find out who Is boss of
this town.
It's r. ]. Kelly.
Just now he's the whole cheese,
the main gazabo. the high honky-
dorum and mogul mogulissimo.
He's II, with a capital H."
Kelly proposes city ordinances,
seconds his own motion, passes the
bill. signs, and sees that It's en-
forced.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-16
snAvEs IN AIR

VIENNA. June 16.--Winning a
bet of 500 that he could shave him
self while aloft in his aeroplane.
Pilot konschel yesterday guided the
plane with his knees while he lath-
cred and shaved his face. After fin
ishing he looped the loop several
times and landed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-16

agencies the amendment of the compensation
TO include first aid the blue sky" law to protect
investors from fraudulent stock companies, the abolish
ment CT the useless and expensive bureau OF inspection
which is composed of lame duck politicians the
soidaton Of certain offices eliminate duplication Of
expense road bill eliminate the pork barrel system
OF legislation, and the fish bill
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-16
THURSDAY LAST Day TO SIGN SEVEN SISTERS

TODAY, tomorrow and Thursday the last days
to sign the Seven Sisters" and the other inita-
tive bills il you be that your signature
will be counted.
The petitions must be in the hands Of the secre-
tary of state at Olympia by July 3. They must all
be certified and checked by the registration officials
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-16

today Petitions may be signed at the Labor Temple
Sixth and University progressive headquarters Boston
block, Second and Columbia; Raymers Bookstore 1880
First av., international Clothing Co., 523 Pike
The Seven Sisters" separate initiative
measures You may sign of them o all of them.
They provide for the elimination Of private employment
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-16

in the various cities and country precincts where the
signatures obtained.
In Seattle. the registration office requires 10 DAYS
in which TO check the petitions This means that Iune
is is the last day petitions may be submitted TO the
local office II may be possible have petitions checked
that will be filed later But it is safer no chances
So. II you live in Seattle you hurry Sign
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-16
my PAPA DOESN'T
DRINK '-..DOES He
CHEW HIS WATER?
Port townsend. June "a

Port Townsend. June 10.
Editor The Star: Travelling
with a little niece and nephew
on the train recently over
heard their talk. The little boy
saId: my papa doesn't drink"
The little girl said: what does
he do, chew his wster7"
N. s. GORDON. 1929 Tyler st.
The malls are bringing dozens o.
such clever sayings to the editors
desk. and dozens more are wanted
The cutest saying received each da,
viii be published the following day
Slip ms that bright remark YOUH
youngster made.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-16
FAVOR CHARTER

A hundred odd members of the
Municipal league. which has 1900
members, voted, 76 to 81, at ses
sion this afternoon, to adopt the
report OF special committee favor
ing the new city charter. There
had been considerable opposition
among members to the ward sys-
tenn feature of the charter.
Chief Of Police Agulrrc Of Havana
shot and killed Generoso Canal.
business partner. in a quarrel.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-16

other And he pointed to the SEN
tence following:
Set ls used by confusion with
cit.
Then he turned the pages. and
came to:
SlT-To crouch, as a bird on
nest.
Guess that hat'll be mine.- he
exclaimed.
Finally mediators were appointed
to set about sitting In Judgment
upon the rights OF the two sets of
parties in this verbal set-to. In
their decision, they sat upon both
parties. as being unconscionably
"sot" in their ways. But with all
their satire they didn't settle the
situation, and the SIS remains as
prize to the first man who can In
terpret the dictionary's answer to
the question.
Does q hen sit or sstS'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-16
DOES HEN SET
ON EGGS---0R
DOES SHE SIT?
Street Car Argument Over the
Question Brings Belliger-
ents to Star Office.
AND WE DIDN'T KNOWl
We Depended on the Diction-
airy, but the Blamed Old
Book Straddles.

Funny story that. In the paper
today, about the sitting hen." re-
marked man In a Phinney av. car
this morning.
It's funny. too. that the paper
made as rank grammatical error
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12
ADJUSTMENTS
BUTLER rHEATER.

At the Butler this evening a SPLEEN
did programme Of pictures will be
shown, as follows: "The Secret
Nest" a Biograph detective drama;
Percy Pumpernickle, soubrette," a
Kalem comedy. which contains a
laugh in every foot of it, and a Vita
graph two-reel feature, His I'm
known Girl" Two young soldier
chums are in love with the same girl
unknown to each other-and one
dies on the battlefield never learning
the identity of the unknown girl with
whom he has fallen in love- The
other man distinguishes himself in
action, metes out punishment to a
coward, and through a photograph
given him by his chum, learns who
the unknown girl is and marries
her. A stirring story, full of SNAP
and action, filed with the alert spirit
of the men who defend our country's
honor with their lives If necessary
4 Tomorrow. Face Value, a two-ree
/ Edison drama, and Hearst-Selil
+ Weekly, showing the worlds bast
ball series between Boston and Phila
4 delphia.-Adv
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12
A MONTHS SUPPLY
COAL AVAILABLE
RELIEF PROMISED
FRENCH GOVERNMENT PROMISES
THAT FUEL WILL BE
FURNISHED.

10y AssOchateu EFcSsb
PARIS, Nov 1.-THE approach OF
winter, and the continued occupation
of the mining districts of the north
of France and south of Belgium,
brings up the question of fuel supply.
Stocks at distributing points not in
the hands of Germans are considered
insufficient to last more than
month In order to avoid unfair dis
tribution of stocks in hand, the mill
tary governor of Paris has decided
that the fuel shall be divided among
the different dealers by the intermedi-
airy of one of the three coal syndi-
Gates, The president of each has
been asked to centralize the orders
from dealers and control them SC
that no one gets more than the ap
proximate stock for one month.
The public has been advised that
there should be no worry, as meas
ures will be taken in an emergency tC
bring fuel to Paris by water routes
that are secured against attacks BY
the enemy.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12
STOCKS

The following are the closing stock
quotations. and the record of the
days sales, as received from the
San Francisco stock exchange this
afternoon by Broker H. E. Epstine:
ToNoPAH STOCKS.
Morning Sales.
Tonopah Extension-30O, $2.571s,
Belmont-S00, $500.
North Star-100O. 16.
Tonopah Merger-1O0O. "a.
Cash Boy-2OOO. 2; 5000, 2.
Afternoon Sales.
Midway-10O0. 8.
Belmont-200, $500.
West End-500, Sc.
Tonopah Merger-2OO. "a.
Cash Boy-S000. 2.
Victor-500, 10.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12
ATTENTION, A. A. o. N. M. S.

By virtue of special dispensation
from the Imperial Council, cere
monial session will be held in Miners
Exchange hall at Tonopah, Oasis Of
Nevada. on Saturday evening, Nov
l4th, at o'clock.
Noyices from Tonopah, Goldfield
"illera, Round Mountain and Blair
All sojourning Mobiles cordially in
vited. (Blue and white cards only
BY order,
SANFORD c. DINSMORE,
N12-3t Illustrious Potentate
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12
PERSONAL
COmings and Goings of Local
People and Others.

GEORGE A. BARTLETT arrived
from Carson this morning.
A. L. LOWELL came up from
Springdale yesterday and returned
home today.
BURT POLLARD, who was called
to Grass Valley by the death of his
father, returned this morning.
FRANK PITTMAN. accompanied
by his wife and baby, arrived from
Sacramento by today's train
WILLIAM LANGEVIN, the Till
man & Bendell representative, arrived
today on the train from the north.
I HENRY w. MILES. past grand mas
ter of the Free and Accepted Masons
of Nevada, arrived from Reno this
morning.
THOMAS ROBINSON, president OF
4 the San Francisco stock exchange
passed through this morning on his
way to Goldfeld.
/ CHARLES DUCHENEAU, auditor
of the Tonopah Belmont Development
company, was a passenger on today''
train for Ogden
DR.. H. A. BROWN, brother-in-lay
of Mrs ]. A. Carpenter, arrived iron
Reno this morning and continued Of
: to Goldfeld. where he goes to pei
form a surgical operation
> MIKE GLOGOVAZ. with his wifi
J and family. returned this mornin
from Los Angeles, convinced tina
there is no better place in the coul
try than this camp.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12
VILLA WARNED TO
KEEP AWAY FROM
CITY OF MEXICO
nv International New. service.

Uy international News serNtce.l
WASHINGTON, Nov 12.-Nilla Is
heading a large column OF troops
marching south from Aguascalientes
to attack the Carranza forces under
Gonzales at Queretaro, Carranza has
warned him not to advance.
Advices say the Aguascalientes con
vention has ordered the movement.
General Blanco, en- route to Mexico
city TO take command of his troops
was arrested by Gonzales
Gutierrez has taken the oath a.
provisional president at Aguaseall
entes when the convention simultane
ously declared Carranza in rebellion
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12
ooLoFiELD STOCKS.
Morning Sales.

Goldfeld Consolidated-5O 80.
Jumbo Extension-50O, 50; $500. IS;
1000, 20; 500. 40; 500. n; 1000. 70;
1000. IS; 1000. n; 1000. rs; 1OOO IS;
1900. rs; 500. IS; 5000. as; 1000. "A;
500, rs; 500. Is: 5000, rs; 500. IS;
1000. 75; 400. rs; 500. 75.
Blue Bull-1OOO. 2; 1000. 2.
Florence-10O, 80: 100, 80.
Atlanta--10OO. IS: 1000. rs; 1000,
25; 1000. %.
Merger Mines 1000. 10; 1000. B-6O
20; 1000, 10; 1000. 49,
Kewanas-2000. 6; 1000. 6, 5000, 6;
1000. I; 1000, Z: 5000, 8.
oro-1OOO. s; 1900. 8: 1900. 8.
Observation-Disclosures, 6; 500. g.
$500, 6; 1000. 6; 1000, 8.
Silver Pick-S000, 4; 500. A.
C. o. D.--1000. 4.
Afternoon Sales.
Jumbo Extension $500, IS; 1000
$50, rs; 1000. rs; 500, rs; 1000, rs
1000. n; $500. 70; 1000, so.
Booth-5000, 4; 1000. 4.
Atlanta--5OO, 20; 10000. 25; 2OOt
26.
Merger Mines--2000, 10.
Kewanas- 5000, I.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12

the requisition may not have knowl-
edge on that subject Frequently a
prisoner is found among friends who
profess to have intimate knowledge
of the facts and circumstances OF
the alleged flight, In that case, if a
hearing is to be granted the prisoner
will produce what seems TO be over
whelming proof to controvert the
charge that he is fugitive from jus
tice. Again, on the other hand, the
fact may be that the prisoner did not
fee from justice. but finds himself
incapable of adducing any proof"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12
OLD PAPERs-For sale at Csc per
bundle. Apply Bonanza office. Il
Application No. 3l27.
Notice Of Application for Permission
10 Appropriate the Public Waters
of the State of Nevada.

10 appropriate AiiN SH''N
Of the State of Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of October, 1914, in accord
ance with Section 50, Chapter l4O, OF
the Statutes of 1913, the Adayen Min
ing & Smelling Company, corpora
ton. OF Reno, County of Washoe, and
state of Nevada, made application TO
the state Engineer OF Nevada for
permission to appropriate the public
waters of the State of Nevada. Such
appropriation is TO be made from
Marble Falls Spring, from a point ~
AZ degrees % minutes east 1854
feet from corner common to T. ID,
N. Il. 80 E.. and T IL, N r. 81 b.,
unsurveyed. NJ. ID. b. & NJ, by means
of dam and one cubic foot pei
second is to be conveyed to a point
which bears from the above mention
ed corners. North degrees 5 min
utes west 1921 feet by means o.
pipe line, and there used for mining
and domestic purposes. Water no
to be returned to stream.
Date of first publication, Nov II, 1911
Date of last publication, Dec. 10, 1871
(Signed) w NJ. KEARNEY,
+ N12-19-2G-Dec3.10 State Engineer
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12
THE GLASSES cLINKE0.

In these days of political feelings
il IS meet that some men should show
little feeling for the under dog.
This spirit was exemplitied Wednes.
day evening at the Arlington bar
when prominent Democrat made
the following toast Let us drink
now to our chief executive. Tasker
/ l.. eddie, a pioneer of Nye county
an officer and a gentleman" And
/ the glasses clinked. Carson News.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12
Application No. 312S.
Notice Of Application for Permission
TO Appropriate the Public Waters
Of the State Of Nevada.

Notice Of Application for Permission
to Appropriate the Public Waters
Of the State Of Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of October. 1914, in accord
ance with Section SO, Chapter 140 of
the Statutes of 1913, the Adayen Min
ing & Smelling Company, corpora
ton, OF Reno, County of Washoe, and
State of Nevada, made application to
the State Engineer of Nevada for
permission to appropriate the public
waters of the State of Nevada Such
appropriation is to be made from
Jack Springs, at a point from com
mon corner T. 10, n. r. SO e., and T.
I12, n. r. 81 E., n 40 degrees and AZ
minutes east, 30.SS5 feet, unsurveyed
/ land, by means of dam, and one
half of one cubic foot per second is
to be conveyed to a point n. Z de
grees 5 minutes west 1921 feet from
Marble Falls Springs, which are 10
Gated n, AZ degrees % minutes cas-
1854 feet from corner common L
T. 10, N. R. 80 E.. and T. IL, ~ R
81 east, unsurveyed, NJ. D B. & NJ
by means of a pipe line, and Their,
used for mining and domestic puI
poses. Water not to be returned t
stream,
Date of first publication, Nov. II, 191
Date of last publication, Dec. 10, 19l
(Signed) w. NJ KEARNEY,
> N12-19-26-Dec3-10 State Engineer
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12
GoLDFlELO GRAND JURY
FAILS TO lNDlcT ROCKER

The Goldheld grand jury. which
met to consider the case of John
Rocker, who shot and killed Joseph
McAvoy. a bartender in the red.light
district, dismissed the charge against
Rocker, because the evidence was in
sufficient to convict.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12
BURNS CAUSE PNEUMONIA.

A severe cold, which served to com
plieate the condition of the young son
of Mr., and Mrs. A. A. Codd, who was
burned recently while playing with
gasoline, has now developed into
pneumonia and the boy is seriously
ill., Physicians, in almost constant
attendance, express grave alarm al
the childs condition.-Reno Journal.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12
CALIFORNIA FARMS.

Buy a farm in California direct
from the owner. WIN sell very rea-
sonably. See G. b. Burnham. Mizpah
hotel. OF write J. d banner, Willows.
Cal iS0N5tG
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12

ATHENS, Nov. 12.-The news that
Bulgaria has called six classes of re-
serves is regarded as an indication
that the Bulgarians will soon enter
the war.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12
THIRTEEN SLAIN BY BOMB.

tRy International News SerNice.I
CANTON, Nov. 12.-Another bomb
outrage by Chinese revolutionists oc.
CURED outside residence of General
Chi Kuang Lung. Thirteen killed.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12
ATTENTION MOBILES!

All Mobiles are requested to NEE
at Masonic hall at $50 Saturda
morning to meet visitors at trair
Bring your fez
N12.2t COMMITTEE.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12

Miss Pauline Marshall, recently
from Los Angeles, now opening mass
age and electrical parlors In Rooms
and 2. A. b. C. Hotel. lS2N1O6t
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12
COLD WAVE COMING.

MINNEAPOLIS. Nov. 12.-Heavy
snow storm today.
CALGARY, Nov. l2.-Snowing. %
degrees.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12
SOCIAL REvoLUTIoNlsT
RELEASED FROM JAIL

ny NrNOtIHEtU TFcsNsI
NEW YORK, Nov 12-Bouck
White, pastor of the Church Of Social
Revolution, was discharged from the
Queens County Jail He served six
months for disturbance at Cavalry
Baptist church He was welcomed by
fifty friends.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12

A store that adyertises must be a
store OF values of "bargains' = or
the advertising would not pay.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12

A store that advertlses must be a
store OF values = OF bargains" - or
the advertising would not pay.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12
CASH BUYER.

This is your store. Be convinced
Reductions in all departments.
N6-tf RYAN & STENSON.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12

FOR RENT-Two-room furnished
house, close in Mrs Owens.
1S3N12tf
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12

Proof OF labor blanks for sale al
the Bonanza.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12

FOR RENT Valley view Hotel. APP
ply owner, Robert Mayes. l2Osl1tf
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12

Advertise In the Ronsn7S
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12

NOW'S the time to send for our
Illustrated catalogue-the holidays
viii be here soon and you'll want
to send her box of our candy
Wen deliver il to any address you
send us. The candy will arrive as
fresh and delicious as when 1t
leaves our factory. Geo. Haas &
Sons 40 Market St, San Fran.
cisco. O26-M. and T. II
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-11-12

LOST AT fire. photograph album and
two boxes shells. Notify Bonanza.
181N1Ot3
FOR RENT Strictly modern fur
nished dwelling, four rooms and
bath $50 per month Southern Ne
vada Abstract Co. Main st. l76N4tf
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MISCELLANEOUS.
RounSa Mountain ...-.-- .2S j
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-01-19
NO JOBS FOR
OUTSIDERS

Applications for employment on the
streets OF Chickasha have come to Ben
Hudgins, street commissioner, from
Oklahoma City and Aanadarko and
Mr.. Hudgins wants ii known that he
has no Jobs except for Chickasha men.
With the limited funds available, -
said Mr. Hudgins, I'VE are working as
many men as possible. We could use
more If we had more teams, but If we
hired teams the money would soon be
gene am comforting with the com
mittee of workingmen. ana picking out
men who are most in need Of work,
and trying to make our funds go as far
as possible. wish YOU would make il
as plain as possible that we have ap-
solutely now work for outsiders"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-01-19
TRAFFIC IS
tied UP BY
A STRIKE
Telegram Oy United rress.

Albany. n, ". Jan, 19.-The Della
ware 4 Hudson railroad today IS tied
up by the strike Of every employe. ex-
cepting the telegraphers. Il is stated
that 400 men are involved
Hurried efforts are being made by
State Labor Commissioner Lynch to
arrasAe a mediaiory conference but
the union leaders declare his efforts
came too late.
Not a trsin has gone out since $3.50
a. m. Thousands OF commuters were
unable to get u their work in the
cities.
Engineers. firemen. conductors and
trainmen were ordered out Shop
workers and office employees were not
included Agents, telegraphers, sig
nal men and towermen were permit
ted to remain on duty until noon.
Grievances date back over a year
Union men say that company officials
say five men were discharged because
they disobeyed rules. The men assert
the iise were eiven verbal orders by
subordinate officers. which conflieted
with the company's rules. and that by
obeying the orders they OF necessity
had to infringe upon the rules.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-01-19
ACTION ON
PROTEST IS
POSTPONED

Saturday afternoon before Judge f.
N. Bailey, the naturalization case OF
Iohn Wakefield, an English subject,
was heard, wherein Roy Hines had
He'd a protest against The issuance of
naturalization papers. also contest
gainst Wakefield's homestead near
dineo. the result OF the hearing being
lassed for 10 days. until copy Of
ne applicants declaration OF inten-
ion can be procured from a court in
Missouri.
A year ago John Wakefield filed ap-
llication for naturalization here, but
he court could not proceed because
lis declaration OF inteation. filed in
Missouri, could not be found The
.opy that had been given to Wakefield
lad been given TO the land office when
ne had filed on his farm. Numerous
letters were written to Missouri in or.
Ter to obtain a copy of the declaration
)f Intention. but no answer was re
.eived
The time for making final proof Of
bis homestead drew periliously neal
md the naturalization papers could
not be ISSUED. and unless issuance o
hem was made, he could not make
proof on his claim. The court here
ook the matter up with the depart
ment and secured an extension OF the
ime in which he had to prove up, ia
order to allow the naturalization pa
pers to be issued.
Wakefield was Industrious and hat
erected about $4,000 worth OF improve
ments on the farm. Pending his nat
uralization, Roy Hines filed suit con
testing the naturalization, on th'
grounds that his character was sucl
that he would not make a desirable
citizen Of the United States Also h
filed contest on Wakefields home
stead
Both sides produced several wit
nesses and the trial lasted all the aft
arnoon. A copy of the declaration o
intention had been procured from thu
land office and Judge Bailey is nov
waiting until a copy of the origina
can be procured from Missouri.