Image provided by: Eugene Water & Electric Board; Eugene, OR
About Eugene weekly guard. (Eugene, Or.) 190?-1910 | View Entire Issue (July 2, 1908)
!• THURSDAY, Notice Tor Publication United States Land Office. Roseburg, Or., April 1, 1908 Notice Is hereby given that in compliance with the provisions of the act of congres of June 3, 1878, enti tled “An act for the sale of timber lands in the states of California, Ore gon, Nevada and Washington terri tory.” as extended to all the public land states by act of August 4. 1892, Leslie P. Miller, of Eugene, county of Lane, state of Oregon, did on Nevem- ber 16. 1907, file In this office his sworn statement No. 9426 for the purchase of the W *4 of SWK4 and SE 14 of SW% of Section No. 34, in Township 19 south, Range No. 2 west. W. M , and will offer proof to show that the land sought is more valuable for its timber or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to es tablish his claim to said land before W. W. CallcTns, U. S. Commissioner, at his office in Eugene, Oregon, on Tuesday, the 4th day of August, 1908. He names as witnesses: L. B. Poill, of Eugene, Oregon; Joseph B. Wilhelm, of Zion. Oregon: Hertnann Miller, of Glide, Oregon; James Wll- I helm, of Creswell, Oregon. 1 Any and all persons claiming ad versely the above-described lands are requested to file their claims in this office on or before the said 4th day of August 1908. BENJAMIN L. EDDY, Register. JAPS THINK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE POOR tors. The Japanese diplomatically this Is done to avoid a possible repi- tition of the San Francisco trouble, and that the action was taken at the suggestion of Japanese consul Tan aka. A committee was appointed to so licit funds for carrying out the pro jected system of Japanese schools. Seattle, June 30.—The Seattle Jap anese decided at a meeting last night to withdraw their children from the public schools because as they allege, the education given, is unsatisfactory. Japanese schools and Japanese In structors will be substituted for Am erican s tools and American Inatruc- BISHOP POTTER CASE AGAINST NEARS END OF BOOTH DESTROYED EARTHLY LIFE BY STAR WITNESS Portland Or.. June 30, Confessing that the testimony of its star witness against James Henry Booth hud tak en It by surprise, the Government this morning laid the foundation for impeaching Fred* rick A* Kribs, who gave Booth the 8800 check, for which Booth is on trial, charged with ac cepting a bribe, while receiver of the Roseburg Land office. The government uiay not Impeach Kribs. however, but the fact remains tliat the prosecution is far from sgt- isfieq with his sto*-y on the witness stand, as It does not agree with the affidavit he made concerning the transaction to W. J. Burns, January 16, 1905. Neither Is the defense satisfied with the testimony of Kribs, althougb the government's star witness has conflrfried the opening statement of the defense to the Jury that the check was given for an option aud not for information from the land of fice. Kribs' testimony, taken alto gether, is considered conflicting unsatisfactory Yesterday Kribs tually admitted that the check given to Booth as compensation obtaining for Kribs an option on tain timber claims as by the fendant's explanation of the transac tion . On cross-examination, Kribs aduiitted ihai Booth had never In formed him that any of the lands In cluded in the lists Introduced iu t*vl-> d< nee by the Government had been held for cancellation. Kribs flatly contradicted the testi mony of ex-RCglster J. T. Brldges, one of the government's principal witnesses. Bridges testified that 1 early in the yvai 1 1'03, Kribs held a conversation with himself aud Booth iind he made arradgeinents by which the two Land Officials were to be paid 825 for each selection of which Kribs was to lie advised In advance of its final cancellatl n. Kribs, on cross- examination by Mr. Mnlarkey, de clared that he had never had a con versation when Bridges and Booth both wer»* present and that he never offered to pay them 82 5 or any other sum for any Information they might furnish him. The witness did testify that he had complained to Booth about losing several valuable land se lection and was desirous of being kept posted on the subject Kribs said that be told Booth at that time If he would keep hl niposted Kilg*< would "make it all right with him.” LITTLE INTEREST Cooperstown, June 30. Bishop Henry C. Potter Is not expected to live through the day. He is said to have been artificially restored at mld- SENATOR PLATT’S NEMESIS LEAVING JAIL This Is u snapshot of Mae Wood,* the New York The picture was taken when with Iter attorney after having furnished against the senator the court ordered her uttered perjury hi tier testimony BISHOP HENRY C. POTTER. night, but was very low ^hls morn- Ing. His physicians have Issued a bulle- tin to the effect that the Bishop passed a comfortable night and that his condition is practically the same as yesterday, very critical. ST. LUUIS WOMAN ELECTED PRESIDENT wumuu who sued Senator Platt <>r she was leaving the Tombs prison 85,<MM> ball. In dismissing her Suit locked up, lutimuthig that she bad the grand jury today. SENATOR PLATT on WITXÉM <1 1NJ». It was chiefly Mr. Hafely’s evidence which caused the failure of the wom New York, June 30.—United States! an's case against the Senator and Mr. Hafeley Senator Thomas C. Platt was wheeled brought her arrest. in a chair into the grand Jury room I printed the blank forms of the mar riage certificate which Miss Wood in the Criminal Courts building to-! offered in Court, filled out, to prove day to testify In the case of Mae C. . that she had been married to the He testified that these Wood, who is charged with perjury Senator. in her suit for divorce from the Sena blanks were not printed until three months after the date on which Miss tor, which collapsed several weeks Wood alleged she was married. ago. Edward Roland, the Senator’s1 No action was takeq today by the ex-valet, and Edward C. U " ' Kran<* Jury- More witnesses will be printer, were also witnesses before before examined tomorrow. PROMURENT SHIP BUILDER. VICTIM LOOTED RESERVE . CHEST OF UTAH NATIONAL BANK Next Monday. July 6. Is th ■ date on which 1 !u new term of the several county oTflcers who were re-elected at th»- June election and of the init ial term of Sheriff Elect Harry I,. Down, begins. Mr Rown will be the only new officer In the courth >us ■. all the others holding over or wer re-elected. There will probably be no change In the periuinnel of the forces at any of the offices, for t«-h present, at least. Btierlff-Elsct Down has worked as deputy with Deputy Sher- iffs Hammond. Wallis and Parker, with their and Is well satisfied work. »0 their will doubtlee» tie no change at all there. M hat Shall Mr Have for Dvwnset? Try JELL-O, the dainty, appetis Can be pre- ing, economical dessert pared Instantly -almply add boiling water and serve when cool, Flavor rd Just right; sweetened juat right: A 10c park»».' perfect In every way makes enough dessert for ' a large All grocers sell it Don's ac family crpt substitutes JELL-O complies with all pure food laws 7 flavors — I jamon orange, raspberry, st raw ber- ry, chocolate, cherry, peach NOTICE FOB It BLICATION United States Land Office, Roseburg Or., April 9, 1908. Notice Is hereby given that in com pliance with the provisions of the act of congress of June 3, 1878, entitled “An act for the sale of timber lands in the states of California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington territory," as extended to all the public land states by act of August 4, 1892, Jo- seph Heitzman, of Eugene, county of Lane, state of Oregon, did on March 20, 1908, file in this office his sworn statement, No. 95 85, for the purchase of the NW *4 of SW 44 of Section No. 12, in Township No. 1!'. south, range 5 west. W. M. .and will offer proof to show that the land sought is more valuable for its tim ber or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim to said land before W. W. Calkins, U. S. Commissioner, at his office in Eugene. Oregon, on Saturday, the 29th day of August. 1908. He names as witnesses: Clay Ow en, of Eugene, Oregon; Mike Heitz man, of Eugene, Oregon; Andy Heitz man, of Eugene, Oregon; Thomas Ma har, of Eugene, Oregon. Any and all persons claiming ad versely the above described lands are requested to file their claims in this office on or before the said 29th day of August, 1908. BENJAMIN L. EDDY. Register. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. United States Land Office, Rose burg, Oregon, April 9, 1908. Notice is hereby given that in com- lliance with the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3. 1878, entitled "An act for the sale of timber lands In the States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington Territory,” as extended to all the Public Land States by act of August 4, 1892, Lilah Owen of Crow, County of Lane, State of Oregon, did on March 10, 1908, file 1» this office her sworn statement No. 9583 for the purchase of the N S of N W % and S W >4 of N W % of Section No. 10. in Township No. 19 south, Range No. 4 West, W. M.. and will offer proof to show that the land sought is more valuable for its timber or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to es tablish her claim to said land before W. W. Calkins, U. S. Commissioner, at his office in Eugene, Oregon, on Friday, the 28th day of August, 1908. Joseph She names as witness»»: Liles of Crow, Oregon; Charles Sov- Walter erign of Eugene, Oregon; Walter Holland of Crow. Oregon; Norris Canaday of Crow, Oregon; Owen, of Crow, Oregon. Any and all persons claiming ad versely ths above-described lands are requested to file their claims on or requested to file their claims in this office on or before the 28th day of August, 1998. BENJAMIN L. EDDY, Register. MAYOR M'CLALLEN ........... i for r— United States Land Off r.r Oregon. ri-....-.... April « . 7 $ ’ .«¡J* '‘ le, p burg. ’ '*■ Notice is hereby g;v’ - - - J. ’ V|? 'i'*' ‘»CT«. pliance with the pro»; Orlons of *h**" of Congress of June 3 1ST» e,- "An act for the sale , In the States of Call f;-rnia. Orí* Nevada, and Washing ton as extended to all th« . ' Pul»Uc' States by act of .- AURUBt .¡J* George H. Watrou- ?f Belli**- County of Whatcom. Stai lngton, did on Man h ■’ >; IMI T in this office his sw ; n ’statem’' t-X 9586. for the Pun ha«e u '« J s t % of Section No 17 ¡n - 17 of South Rang-, n ',, s M . and will offer proof to the land sought is more »aluai Its timber or stone than fJr tural purposes, and to estzbrJi??.1’ claim to said land before W \v c kins. U. S. Commissioner at »■ flee in Eugene. Oregon, on SatwJi*’ the 2 9th day of August. 19«8 U He names as witnesses r Devereaux of Eugene. Oregon ¿7* A. Tripp of Eugen., Oregon-7* Roberts of Greenleaf, Oregon- p » Devereaux of Eugene, Oregon T' Any, and all persons claimtn« w verseiy the above-d<-s.-rit>P(j iMZ ** requested to file their r’ai®« ts •» office cn or beforse the sj 1 »»£ day of August, 19bx BENJAMIN L. E[>5 y _____ _________ Register. ’’ Notice t< - Publicntioa. United States l and Ot’iii^- • Roseburg, Or , A| rfl 1, r»i)s i Notice Is her. by plianc“ with the provisions of 4» act of congress of Jun 3, 187s tied “An act for the sale of tin-’oer lands in the States of California Ore. gon. Nevada and Washington t-rrita. ry," as extended to all the public land states by act of August 4, 1892 W. Cherry, of Bui . inty of Lane, state of Oregon, did on her 6, 1907, file in this off:«? sworn statement No. 9428 ftfr purchase of the fractional XE1,Of NW>4 of Section No. 4, in Township No. 19 south, range No. 5 west. w. M., and will offer proof to show that the land sought ts more valuable for Its timber or stotw than for agricul tural purposes, an.l to establish hit claim to said lanrf before W. W. Cal kins, U. 8. Commissioner, at his of fice in Eugene, Oregon,'em Tuesday, the 4th day of August, 1908. He names as witnesses: John Mt- Cuttbch, of Crow. Oregon; Charles Hadley, of Eugene, Oregon; H Clay Owen, of Eugene, Oregon; Thomas Mahar, of Eugene, Oregon. Any and all persons claiming ad versely the above-described lands ar» requested to file their claims in thia office on or before the said 4th day of August, 1908. BENJAMIN L. EDDY. Regitter. NOTICE FOR PIBLI4 ATION. United States Land Office, Roe burg, Oregon. April 9. 1908. Notice is hereby given that in com pliance with the provisions of tbeirt of Congress of June 3, 1S7S. entitled. "An act for the sale of timber lands in the States of California. Or ton, Nevada, and Washington Territory,” as extended to all the Public Land States by act of August 4. 1892. E. Morgan Watson of Eugene. Coun ty of Lane, State of Oregon, d d on March 26. 1908, file in this office his sworn statement No. 9587, for the purchase of the W 1-2 of SW 1-4 and SE 1-4 of SW 1-4 of Section 28; and the NE 1-4 of the NW 1-4 of Sectiol No. 33, in Township No. 17 south. Range No. 8 West W. M.. and will offer proof to show that the land sought is more valuable for its tim ber or stone than for agricul'ural purposes, and to establish bis claim to said land before W W. Calkins, U. S. Commissioner, at his office in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, the 29th day of August. 1998. He names as witnesses: William 9. Neely, of Eugene. Oregon: Giles F>»- ler of Meadow. Oregon; Joseph Fowl er, of Meadow, Oregon; Martha Wat son, Eugene, Oregon. Any p.nd all persons claiming ad versely the above-described lands are requested to fib- their claims in this office on or before the said 29th day of August. 1908. BENJAMIN L. EDDY. Register. NOTICE FOR Pl BLICATION. United States Land office, Roseburg, Oregon, April 1, 1908. Notice is hereby given that in com pliance with the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3, 1878, en titled "An act for the sale of timber lands in the States of California. Oregon. Nevada, and Washintgon Territory,” as extended to all the Public Land States by act of August 4, 1892, Andrew Crooks of Albany, County of Linn, State of Oregon, did on December 1 1, 1907, file in this office his sworn statement No. 9429 for the purchase of the E 44 of SW *4 and W *4 of SE *4 of Section No. 12, in Township No. 16 south. Range No. 2, West W. M.. and will offer proof to show that the land sought Is more valuable for its timber or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim to said land be fore W. W. Calkins. U. S. Commis sioner, at his office in Eugene, Ore gon, on Wednesday, the 5th day of August, 1908. > H- names as witnesses: Evermont B. Miner, of Eugene. Oregon; Harry M Crooks, of Albany, Oregon; Wil liam D. Neely of Eugene, Oregon; Norman E. Markley of Eugene, Ore gon. * Any and all persons claiming ad versely the above-described lands are requested to file their claims In this office on or before the said 5th day United States l«and Office. Ros»- of August. 1908. burg. Oregon, April 17, 1908. BENJAMIN 1«. EDDY. Notice is hereby given that incom Register. pliance with the provisions of : Ft of Congress of June 3, 1878. ent::!«. NOTICE FOR I'i BLICATION. "An act for the sale of timber lands United States Land Office. Rose in the States of California. Or’go», burg. Oregon. April 7. 1908. Nevada, and Washington TerriW Notice is hereby given that In com as extended to all the Public ‘•an1 d pliance with the provisions of the act States by act of Angus’ 4. 1“’- of Congress f June 3. 1878, entitled Parley S. Pierce of Springfield. I t’" "An a t for the sale of timber lands tv of L»ne, State of Oregon, file» ’ in the States of California, Oregon. this office on April 15 ** Nevada, and Washington Territory" sworn statement No 9713. f*r • as extended to a'.l the Public Land purchase of the SW 1-4 of N" ’ States by act of August 4, 1892, and W 1-2 of SW 1-4 of Sectiol > Stella M. Huston of Madison. County 2 4 in Township No. 18 south. RJIB*^ of Lane. State of Or-gon. did on Jan No 8. West. W. M . and will on» uary 4, 1908, file in this office her proof to show that the sworn statement No. 9541. for the purchase of the Lot 3 and 8. E. ’4 Is more valuable for nf N W, K. of Section No 2 in stone than for agrlcult. Township No is south. Range No. and to establish his • .. YYest. W M . and will offer proof land before W. W. C ’h«’» that the land sought Is more Commissioner, at his o valuable for Its timber or stone than gene, Oregon, on Thu: day of September.. 1!’" . Kvi.' v"11'"’1" P"n»oses; and to es- He names as witness? Willi»« H- W \V cir*-rla m..,o_saL*1 ,an'’ before .larvi» t- Pierce of Walton. Or- : • alkins, I S. Commissioner. ■' gon: WJ- Sutherland, of Walton at his office in Etig-ne. Oregon, on altor <**• Twesday. the 18th day of August, liam S Sutherland of w leene (** gun. William Neely of 1908. She names « as witnesses: Gert I« G. gon. Any and all persons Owen of Ivi» son. Oregon. Guard Hus- verselv the above-descri ton of Madison. Oregon; George of Ivison. Oregon; Roland requested to file their < office on or before the '«ntho of Ivison. Oregn» of Sptember, 1908 ver« v k 1 P'*"'0"’ claiming ad- BENJAMIN L »»rse.y the above-described lail(js arP Salem, Or.. June 30. John Lind Salt Lake, June 30.—A. W. Nel- strom. former mayor of Aberdeen, Wash'll., and a prominent shipbuild son has been indicted in connection er, was killed early today by acci- with the alleged looting of the re dentally falling from the fourth story serve vaults of the Utah National window of the Hotel Willamette. He Bank. Nelson is cashier of the Jor was evidently seized with nauseau and went to the window for fresh dan State Bank and was formerly em ployed by the Utah National, where air, lost his balance and fell. Lindstrom arrived last night front blB uncle, Josepn S. Nelson, was for Portland in an automobile with J. H. merly cashier. Elder Nelson ten BIG Peterson, a capitalist of that city, and from the nature of certain tele dered his resignation when President grams In his pocket that smacked of McCormick, after receiving the re Following Is th«- order of the big the • possibility of his being a victim port of the experts. Issued a signed parade at Eugene's Fourth of July or blackmail. It was at first thought statement acknowledging a loss of I 8106,250 from the reserve chests of ct b brat Ion. he had committed suicide. the Utah National Bank President and Orator of the Day in open carriages. County Court and County Officers 444444444444444444 In carriages. 4 4 Eugene Military Band. MARRIED M YltRIKD 4 Col. Yorsn and Department Offi 4 4 4 cer» 444444444V4444444 Co. A., O. N. G. Co. (’., O. N G. At the home of the bride's parent ' Goddess of Liberty. at Goshen Saturday evening at 8, Uncle 8km and States re|ireesnted o'clock. June 27, 1808, Karl F. Small ♦ New York, June 30.--Jus 4 tice Lambert today directed by little girls. of Eugene, and Miss Maudle Curry, 4 the Jury to find a verdict for Roosevelt on Horseback with Big Rev I). H. Trimble officiating 4 Mayor McClellan In the elec Stick and Teddy Bear. 4 tion recount suit, upholding Columbia Float R. W. Waters, a merchant of Cot- 4 McClellan’s election. The re George and Martha Washington. tage Grove. was married last Wed- 4 count of the votes showed no Justice Float. nesday to Miss Dora Bohm at Drain. 4 material changes over the re Creswell Cornet Band 4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The ceremony w as performed by Rev. Ladles' Auxilliary of Commercial Frederick M. Brooke, at the home of 4 sult as announced by the offi 4 IN th«- matter of the Estate of s.»m- 4 cial canvassing board. Club float 41 ael Stalnaht the bride’s parent». The happy couple 4 In his address to the jury ♦ Floats of fraternal organizations, will resille In Cottage Grove. N ■ ■ ■■ is herebj given to al! per- 4 Justice Lambert said that no ♦ tons concerned that the undersigned clubs and societies. 4 fraud had been proved in the 4 baa bet a duly a| pointed a I Afternoon Program, 4 case by the counsel for Hearst ♦ rlx of the estate of Samuel Statnak- 1:30 p m Exhibition fire drill by the Engine Company, ased, by the County • art of 4 4 ♦ 44444444444444 4 and If he should permit the ♦ 4 disfranchisement of citizens the State of Oregon for Lane Count' Exhibition pole vault. 4 3 p. m 4 4 on slight evideuce, this coun ♦ ' persons having claims against Fred Moullen and Eberle Kuvken- 4 DIED 4 4 try would last but a very ♦ ♦’■¡aid «state of said Samuel Stalnaker. dall, for a medal. 4 4 short time. 4 ♦ I deceased, a 50 yard footrace prizes 87.50 4 4 4 4444444*444444 sent the same, with proper vouchers, and 88.50 4 •In Eugene June 27, 1908, Ada ♦ 200 yard race, prizes 87.60 and — , duly verified as by law required.with Ruth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. in six months from the date hereof 82.50 to the tin lerslgned. at the residence notice tim pi bi . i< ation Rope climbing contest, hand over Charles Severson, aged six years and 24 days. The funeral wm ield at th • I of M M. Davis, in the city of Eugene, hand, prizes 85 and 82.50. United States Land Office. Oregon. 3 p. m Grand parade to baseball family residence on South Willamette Roseburg. Or.. April 9, 1908 Dated this June 11, 1908 Street Sunday afternoon and the re grounds, headed by band Notice Is hereby given that in com ALICE E STALNAKER. mains were Interred in the I O. O. F. pliance with the provisions of th«* act 3:30 Baseball game 1:30 to 5:30 Band concert In the ci meterv, Rev D. II Trimble offlc- of congress of June 3. 1878. entitled j Administratrix of the Estate of Sam uel Stalnaker, deceased. , park and free automobile rid«» over flclating. An act for the sale of timber lands the city. ill th«* State» of California. Oregon. Notice of Final SettleiiH'nt Settlement Free dance at the Armory front 8 Nevada ami Washington territory." | Estate of Clarence Thompson, de as extended to all public land states to 12 p. m. ceased by act of August 4. 18<>2. Mike Heitx- ; Notice is hereby given that Dora IH man. of Eugene, county of Lane.state iu i imi urn A. R Black, th«* Irrigation engin of Oregon, did on Mar«*h 2b, laps, E Thompson, administratrix of the on s uh sri Ml’. I estate of Clarence Thompson, de- eer. left this afternoon. In company file in this office his »worn state j ceased, has filed her final account fn with several workmen and taking a 2 9 William ment. No. 9584, for the purchase of fth^matter of said estate in the conn I fncoln. Neb , June Bryan will large wagon load of supplies, for the the NW 4» of NEK. .»nd lot 5. of Sec tv egurt of I-ane county. Oregon, and H Taft and William .1 site of the proposed Irrigation reaer- tion No. 24. In Township No. 19 September 6, come together here on 1 that Monday, the 3 1 day of August voir at Waldo Lake, where the work »«»uth. Range N • want. W M . and j 1908. at the hour of 1 o'clock In the when both will deliver al dress«-» »• which haa already liegun tin»* l>egun some ■*•* retsry will offer proof to show that the land the Nebraska State •» pro»«*« uled with vigor As sought 1» more valuable for Its tim •*’«-"<K>n of that day. has been fixed Metier of the board of agriculture ago will be prosecut by said court for the hearing of <>|>. announced a few days « ago In The ber or »ton«* than for agricultural jaetion« to said account, and for the wired today that Tail promised Gov- ,heir c,*,ma Guard It la certain that out- s pretty to apeak, and that purposes, and to «»stablish his claim UUJ settlement of sai«i estate, and ernor Sheldon Of AU«;.t"ri9O?re the 18,h d’> Bryan would be Invited to deliver an side capital has been interested ia to said land b« fore W W Calklñ», j »11 objections to said final account this project, and the work will pro- I U S Commissioner, at his office in address upon the same day. must be made and fil«Hl in said court BENJAMIN L. EDDY. eeed front now on with even gr«*atcr Eugene. Oregon, on Friday, the 28th on or before the said date so fixed energy than before when Mr. Black da? of 8iigu«t. IMS Register. by said court. was Interested alone In the matter. He name» as witnesses Clay Ow listed this 6th day of June. 1908 en. of Eugene. Oregon; Joseph Heitz DORA E THOMPSON. ram*‘ duwn from man. of Eugene. Oregon Thomas Ma noon ar rh "i-* ,o operated Administratrix har, of Eugene. Oregon: Andy Heitz I RD.YEU Mtnrne*- «tone. Ill 7"' h'”l",al for rxll- man. of Eugene. Oregon He has jieon a sufferer from Any and all persons claiming Ä.1- 1 complaint for M »®e ----- ---- time past t h verse!y th«* above-d scribed lands • ivey r«*quested to file their claim In this day 'office on or before the said 28th day Rev C Bell, raster of the T* R The of August. 1908. ■ mm »« . . Iv hi* farewell u... ser- BENJAMIN L EDDY, r«v 11* » ’«»d-sized audience rester- Register. |uim to «‘»""»•th WAS FAIRLY ELECTED Portland, Or., June 29. Until Frederick A. Kribs. timber operator, takes the stand and testifies whether or not he gave Janies Henry Booth |800 as a bribe for advance informa tion there Is no prospect of the Booth trial developing Interest. The morning session of the trial of the ex-recelver of the Roseburg land office in the federal court was devoted, as has been the case. »Ince last Thursday, to the Identification of documents and explanations as to the methods of conducting the busi ness of the office. J. T Bridges, ex-register of the from the land office, was excused witness stand today, where he has been since the Jury was selected Bridges will be recalled later HI* statement that Kribs offered Booth and himself 82 & for Information on each quarter section In which Kribs was Interested. Is the only testimony that has surmounted the dry evidence whi n nas marked the trial thus far. CONTEST NOTICE. United States Land Office, Rose burg, Oregon, May 2 6, 1908. A sufficient contest affidavit hav ing been filed in this office by Ada B. Nlcklln, contestant, against Home stead entrv No. 11552, made Decem ber 26. 1902, for the W 1-2 SE 1-4 and E 1-2 SW 1-4 Section 20, Town ship 19, S Range 5 West, by Anneta Britton, deceased. The heirs or leg a| representatives will take notice, that: Contestant alleges that said en try woman Is deceased; that she left no known heirs, and that for the past six years there has been no residence upon, cultivation or improvements on said land by the entrywoman or by any of her heirs or otherwise; said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond and offer evidence touching said allegations at 10 o’clock a. m.. on July 22, 1908, be fore W. W. Calkins. U. 8. Commis sioner, at his office in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon; (and that final hearing will be held at 10 o’clock a. m., on August 3, 190a, before) the Register and Receiver at the United States I.sn<l Office in Roseburg, Ore gon. The said contestant having, In a proper affidavit, filed May 26, 1908, set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice cannot be made, it Is hereby ordered and directed that such not ice be given by due and proper pub lication. BENJAMIN L. EDDY, Register. NOTICE F«»K PUBLICATION. United States Land Office, Roseburg, Ore., Apl. 7, '08. Notice is hereby given that in com pliance with the provisions of the act of congress of June 3, 1878, en titled An Act for the sale of tim ber lands In the states of California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington ter ritory," as extended to all the public land states by act of August 4, 1892, Thomas E. Seavy, of Eugene, County of Lane, State of Oregon, did on January 27, 1908, file in this office his sworn statement No. 9547, for the purchase of the W.H o4 N.W. % (fractional) of Section _ No. 18 No. 17 south. in Township West, W. M., Range No. 2 and will offer proof to show that the land sought Is more valuable for its timber or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim to said land before W. W. Calkins, U S Commissioner, at his office in Eugene, Oregon, on Thursday, the 20th day of August, 1908. He names as witnesses: Henry Theime, of Mohawk, Oregon; Link Yarnell, of Mohawk, Oregon; Jesse Seavey, of Eugene, Oregon; John Seavey, of Eugene, Oregon. Any and all persons claiming ad versely the a’’ove-described lands are requested to file their claims In this office on or before the said 20th day of August, 1908. . BENJAMIN L. EDDY, Register. EXECUTOR’S no TK I Estate of Danel Smit Notice 1» hereby given dersigned. Henry T been duly appointed exc estate of Daniel Smith order of the county county, Oregon. Al! p claims against »aid est by notified to present - proper vouchers to sai the law office of L I gene. Oregon, within from the date thereof f r»y '***■ Dated this 21st day 1 V smith . HENRY T EMC** L. BILYEU, Attorney
