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a THE CANAL OF JOSEPH. Gis raepaccere % As Useful as Ever at the End of 4000 Years. How many of the engineering works the nineteenth century will there be existence in the year 6000? © Very » we fear, and still less those that will continue in the far-off ages to serve a useful purpose. Yet there is at least one great undertaking conceived and executed by an engineer which dur- ing the space of 4,000 years has never ceased its office, on which the life of a fertile province absolutely depends to- day. We refer to the Bahr Joussuf— the canal of Joseph—built, according | to tradition, by the son of Jacob, and which constitutes not the least of the many blessings he conferred on Egypt during the years of his prosperous rule. Th‘s canal took its rise from the Nile at Asiut, and ran almost parallel with it for nearly 250 miles, creeping along under the western cliffs of the Nile Valley, with many a bend and wind- ing, until at length it gained an emi- nence, as compared with the river bed, which enabled it to turn westward through a narrow pass and enter a dis- trict which was otherwise shut off from the fertilizing floods on which all vege- tation in Egypt depends. The northern end stood 17 feet above low Nile, while at the southern ead it was at an equal elevation with the river. Through this cut ran a perennial stream, which wat- ered a province named the Fayoum, en- dowing it with fertility and supporting a large population. In the time of the annual flood a great part of the canal was under water, and then the river’s current would rush in a more direct course in the pass, carrying with it the rich silt which takes the place of manure and keeps the soil in a state of constant productiveness. All this, with the exception of the traditions that Joseph built it, can be verified to- day, and it is not mere supposition or rumor. Until eight years ago it was firmly believed that the design has al- ways been limited to an irrigation scheme, larger, no doubt, than that now in operation, as shown by the traces of abandc ned canals and by the slow ag- gregation of waste water which had ac- cumulated in the Birket el Querun, but still easentially the same in character. Many accounts have been written by Greek and Roman historians, such as Herodotus, Strabo, Mutianus and Pliny and repeated in monkish legends or portrayed in the maps of the Middle Ages, which agreed with the folklore of the district. These tales explained that the canal dug by the ancient Is- raelite served to carry the surplus wa- ters of the Nile into an extensive lake lying south of the Fayoum, and so large that it not only modified the climate, tempering the arid winds of the desert and converting them into the balmy airs which nourished the vines and the olives into a fullness and fragrance un- known in any part of the country, but also added to the food supply of the land such immense quantities of fish that the royal prerogative of the right of piscary at the great weir was valued at $250,000 annually. This lake was said to be 450 miles round, and to be navigated by a fleet of vessels, and the whole circumference was the scene of industry and prosperity.—Engineering. You Can Have Your Eye Tattooed. The latest discovery of scientific medical men is that the human eye may be tattooed any color. It is now quite within the bounds of possibility for even doctors to tattoo a man’s eye bright scarlet or green. Of covrse, eyes are tattooed only in cases weaere one of them ‘s blind and has assumeé in consequence a peculiar dead and ghastly appearance. An eye in this condition will entirely disfigure a face, but a modern oculist may color one of these “dead” eyes and restore it to its natural appearance, so that nothing but the closest scrutiny can detect the difference between it and its fellow. The operation of tattooing is perform- ed. by first treating the eye with co- caine until it becomes absolutely sense- less to paiu. When all is ready the part. to be operated upon is covered thickly with India ink of the required color. The tattooing is then per- formed by means ‘of a little electrical machine which operates a specially made needle.—Answers, The Diver's Heavy Dress. The dress of a fully equipped diver weighs 169% pounds and costs about $500. It is made up, among other things, of 8% pounds of thick under- clothing. The dress itself weighs 14 pounds and the heavily weighted boots weigh 32 pounds. The breast and back pieces weigh 80 pounds and the hel- met.35 pounds. ‘The greatest depth at which a diver can ordinarily work is 150 feet, though.there are rare in- stances of work being done at a depth of 210 feet, where the pressure sus- tained is 88% pounds to the square inch. It is not generally known that the present system of diving was first suggested by the action of the ele- phant, which swims beneath the sur- face, breathing meanwhile through its | trunk, which it bolds above the water. —New York World Oat of the World. Members of the- Nansen expedition say that so tired did they- become of seeing the same faces and hearing the same voices day after: day in the course of the slow drift northward that in the end a feeling of irritation be- came well nigh insupportable. and the men would set off on long walks across the ice, each man by himself, and care- tully avoiding his fellows. Flattering Them. Guest—Why do you print your bill vé faro in French? Fashionable Kes, taurateur—Because I want my patrow : w think that I think they can re: {t.—Tit-Bits. a Uattle Raising for the Engliah War ‘ \t. Avcording to a British government report, the impcrtation of American cattle inte England is steadily on the increase. For the first five months of the current year it was 175,000 head, as compared with 112,000 for the same period last year. If this rate per month be sustained, the year’s import will be over 400,000, or much larger than the exceptional’ importation in 1892. The London and Liverpool mar- kets have been so heavily supplied that the prices of American beeves have there fallen as low as 9c to 9 1-2¢ per pound (estimated dressed weight); while export steers were being quoted at Chicago at $3.75 to $4 per 100 Ibs, live weight. At these rates shipments must have been made at a loss. The development of the chilled beef import trade presents many interesting feat- ures, and is, in many respects, very similar to that of live cattle. Taking 600 pounds as the average weight of cattle slaughtered for the dressed beef trade, last year’s export from this country of fresh beef to England rep- resented a number of cattle nearly equal to that exported alive, the latter being, however, heavier cattle. The past five months’ export of chilled beef was 108,759,600 pounds, as compared with 81,841,065 pounds for the same period -last year. At this rate, the year’s export will be some 60,000,000 pounds greater than in 1892. lt seems still a matter of doubt which of the two branches vf the trade offers the largest profits. The secretary of agri- culture, in his report for 1895, says: “It appears to work out more profita- bly to transport the live cattle. They are carried-on parts of the ship that would otherwise be unoccupied. They do not require such special fittings and appliances as to debar the vessel from earrying other cargo when cattle are not available.” The ocean freight on the four quarters of a steer varies from $5 to $6. How a Letter May Be Recalled. The public is not as familiar with its privileges about postal matters as might be supposed. Many times peo- ple would like to recall a letter after It has been mailed. This can be done, even if the letter has reached the postoffice at its destination. At every postofice there are what are called “withdrawal blanks.” On application they will be furnished, and, when a deposit is made to cover the expense, the postmaster will telegraph to the postmaster at the letter’s destination, asking that it be promptly returned.; The applicant first signs this agree-; ment: “It is hereby agreed that, it! the letter is returned to me, I will pro-! tect you from any and all claims made against you for such return and will: fully indemnify you for any loss you may sustain by reason of such action, And I herewith deposit $— to cover all expenses incurred and will deliver to you the envelope of the letter re- turned.” In many cases persons have made remittances to fraudulent par- ties or irresponsible firms, not learn- ting their true character until after the letter had gone, and have suc- ceeded in recalling them. .There is an instance where a Kansas City mer- chant had remitted a dishonest tray: eling man a draft for $175, and by means of a withdrawal rescued the draft just in time. The Longest Continuous Speech. Will you kindly inform several of your readers of the longest speech on record, and the name of the speaker? Answer—Many stories are related of unusually long speeches having been made for purposes of consuming time, and of gaining advantage thereby. A few years ago the Toronto Globe said that the longest speech on record was believed to have been that made by Mr. De Cosmos, in the legislature of British Columbia, when a n easure was pending, the passage of which would take from a great many settlers their lands. De Cos 10s was in a hopeless minority. The job had been held back until the eve of the close of the session, Unless action was taken before noon on a given day the act of confiscation would fail. The Gay before the expira- tion of the limituticn De Cosmos got the floor about 10 a. m.. and began to speak against the Dill. Its friends seemed careless, supposing they would have ample time to act when he got through. © He kept on speaking through the afternoon, evening, night, next morning, and at last nody cane to a bafiled majority, livid with age and impotence. So, a single man who was triumphant; though his voice had sunk to a husky whisper, his eyes were al- most shut, and bleared and bloodshot, his legs tottered under him, his baked lips cracked and smeared with blood. De Cosmos had spoken twenty-six hours and saved the lands.—Brooklyn Eagle. The. Modern Drama, ‘Yes. sir; our Uncle Tom’s Cabin company is by all odds the most pro- gressive one on the road. Our motto is upward and onward. Why, you know, in all the little one-horse shows, the yallow gal, Hiiza, crosses the river on the ice to keep away from the dogs and slave-chasers? Well, sir, in our magnificent production we substitute for one,-insignificant river six deep bays, over ‘which six yallow Elizas nimbly skip to freedom. That's right.” “Six deep bays?” “Yes, sir; six deep bays, furnished by three Asiatic blood- hounds—just two apiece. Drop around this evening, and I'll let ’em bay aa extra bay or two.”’—Cleveland Plain Dealer. ‘What He Was Fishing For, “Was that your mother with you yes- terday?” “My mother? Dear, dear, that was my younger sister! We should so much like to have you come to dinner Sunday, Mr. . Beasley.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer. A Dramatic Departure, “Any new features in the ‘Hamlet’ that Plodgett is getting up?” “Yes, he is going to have a fat ghost,”—Chicago Record. “I object to being retired from the field,” rewarked the Base Ball. “T have a kick comiug. too,” replied the Foot Ball.—Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph. ‘ j 4 1 —— THE CEDARS OF LEBANON. Several Groups of the Famous Trees Are Still Standing. In April St. Nicholas there is an ar- ticle entitled, “Silk and Cedars,” by Harry Fenn, the artist, describing 2 visit to the mountains of Lebanon. Mr. Fenn says: Every boy and girl of the Christian world has heard and read, over and over again, of the “Cedars of Leban- on;” but very few have any idea of the locality and surroundings of the famous grove. It is a popular error, by the way, to suppose that there are no other cedars remaining besides this groupe at the head of the “Wady” (val- ley or canon) Kadisha. There are, to my knowledge, ten other groves, some numbering thousands of trees. This particular group that we are about to visit is called by the Arabs by a name which means, “Cedars of the Lord.” They number about four hun- dred trees, among them a circle of gigantic fellows that are called by the natives “The Twelve Apostles,” upon the strength of an old tradition that Jesus and his disciples having come to this spot and left their staves stand- ing in the ground, these staves sprout- ed cedar-trees. There is every reason to suppose that in the time of King Solomon these scattered groves were part of an enor- mous unbroken forest, extending the entire length of the Lebanon range of mountains, about one hundred’ miles, rnnning nearly parallel with the Medi- terranean shore from a little below Beirut. The summits of the range are from fifteen to twenty miles from the coast. The Lebanon—that is the ““White”— does not derive its name from glitter- ing snow-peaks, but from the white limestome cliffs of its summits. The first historical mention of the trees is in the bible (2 Sam, v.11): “And Hiram, King of Tyre, sent messengers to Da- vid, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons; and they built David an house.” From that day to this the people have been almost as reckless aud waste- ful of these noble giants of the moun- tains as our own people are of these cedars’ first cousins, the redwood trees of the California coast-range. As we approach the grove, which stands upon the top of a small hill, the foliage is al- most black against the snow-covered crags of Dahrel-Kadib which rears its highest péak over the ten thousand feet above the sea. There is a Maronite chapel in th. grove, its patriarch claiming the sole right to the sacred trees; and, luckily the superstition with which the trees have been surrounded has been thei~ salvation. All the cedars of Lebano~. would have been demolished for rec- wood years ago were not the people threatened with dire calamity should tbhev tske a single stick. Harvest Home for the Farmer. The Minnesota state fair, which will be held at Hamline, midway be- tween the two cities, from Sept. 6 to 11, will be the best ever seen in the Northwest. ‘The past two exhibits have been especially prosperous, and, as the result, the association offers premiums and purses to the amount of $25,000. This largesum is stimu- lating every department, and the en- tries of exhibitors are pouring in as never before. The buildings are being overhauled, repainted, repaired and renovated. The grounds generally are being put in order, walks and roads repaired, and the race track is absulutely in superb condition. The purses offered for the races aggregate $7,500, and some of the most celebrated horses in the country will be present. Happy Jack, the famous horse which paces in 2:09 without rider, driver or sulky, will give a daily exhibition during the races. He is the original horse to give this unique exhibition. The displays of stock, poultry, dairy producis and farm machinery will be unusually large, and the whole exhibit will be a veritable harvest home for the farmer. In addition to the exhibits there will be various amusements, such as balloon ascensions and other attrac- tions. The railroads return exhibits free, carrying them Cirect to the grounds. One fare for the round trip will be given to visitors, and steam and street carsrun direct from the twin cities to the grounds. Both St. Paul and Minneapolis have carnivals state fair week, giving free evening street displays. The whole week wilt-be one of pleasure and instruc- tidn. Parties desiring to camp on the grounds can obtain the free use of a tent by writing to Secretary E. W. RandaJl, at Hamline. For Sale. Eight lots in block 24, Third Divi- sion of Grand Rapids, for sale at a bargain, or will exchange for Farm Stock of any kind. These lots adjoin model farm and are clear of incumberances: For par- ticulars address, J. A. BLACKWOOD, Duluth, Mino. or Herald-Review, Grand Rapids. NOTICE! United States Land Office, Duluth, Minn., July 28, 1897. Notice is hereby given that the of- ficial plat of survey of: Township. 151 Nerth of Range 27 West of 5th P. M., wil] be opened for filing in this office on ‘Tuesday, September 7th, 1897, at 9 o'clock a. m., and that on-and after said day we will receive applications for the entry of lands in said Town- ship. A. J. TAYLOR, Register, F. L. RYAN, Receiyer. First publication Aug. 14. Last publication Sept. 18. Notice for Publication. United States Land Office sad rps Minn. seb 10, 1897. Notice is hereby L they that the following named settler has filled notice of his inten- tion to make final Preet in support of his claim, and that said fg wil made be- foreE.C. Kiley, Judge of Probate Court, Itasca county, Minn., at Grand Rapids, Minn., on Sept. 20, 1897. viz: Gideon T. Ellis, who made Homestead Application No. 2006, for the se of sw, lots 1, 2, and 3, section 19, township 56 north. range 36 west of 4th p.m. He numes the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultiva- tion of, said land, viz: George A. Tuller, Ross Dodson, Charles H. Seeley, Henry OC. Tuller, all of Grand Rapids. Minnesota. WM. E. CULKIN, Register. First publication July 31. Last publication Seppt. 4. Notice For Publication. United States Land Office, Duluth, Minn. July 27, 1807. Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has made notice of his inten tion to make et Decor in support. of: his claim, and that said proof will be madebe- fore I. D. Rassmussen, Clerk District. Court, Itasca County, Minnesota, at Grand’ Rapids, Minnesota on September 9. 1897. viz: Robert ‘Pyndall who made homestead entry No. 9858 for the se¥4 of section 4, township.460, north of range 29 west. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultiva- tion of, said land, viz: Perry. Maness of Bridgie, Minn... Morris Mooré of Bridgie, Minn., Garrett Moore of Bridgie, Minn., Tobe Murry of Grand Rapids, Minn. A. J. TAYLOR, Register. 0 First publication July 31. Last publication Sepi. 11. Notice For Publication. Land Office at Duluth, Minn. 28, 1897. ul; s Noticé is hereby given that the ollgwing® named settler has made notice of his intention to make final ,proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before E. C. Kiley, Judge ofthe Probate Court, Itasca county,Minn.. at Grand Rapids,; Minn., on Sept. 14, 1897. viz: John “Dolph, who made Homestead Entry No. 10505 for tor lots 9, 10, 13 and ne of se4, section 15, in township 60, north of range 24 west, 4th p. m. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultiva. tion of, said land, viz: Frank KE, Brown, George Shook, Harry Walluce, Charles Ru- bart, all of Grand ears Minnesota A. J. TAYLOR, Register. First publication July 31. Last publication Sept! 11. Notice for Publication. Jnited States Land Office, Duluth, Minn. x : July 28, 1807. Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of his inten- tion to make final proof in support of his claim, und that said proof will be made be- fore E, C. Kiley, Judge of Probate Ccurt, Itasca county, Minn,, at Grand. Rapids, Minn., on Sept. 13, 1897, viz: Orin McNeil : who made homestead entry No. 10214 for the sw of section 10, township 152 north, range 28 west, 5th p. m. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultiva- tion of. said land, viz: Thomas Mackie of Bridgie, Itasca Co., Minn., Garrett Moore of Bridgie, Itasca Co., Minn., Morris Moore of Bridgie, Itasca Co., Minn.. Cornelius Mul- lins of Laprairte, Itasca Co,, Minn. A. J. TAYLOR, Register. Last publication July 31. First publication Sept. 11. Netice For Publication. United States Land Office, Duluth. Minn. 6 July 28, 1807. Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler bas made notice of his inten- tion to make final proot in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made be- fore E, C. Kiley, Judge of Probate Court, Itasca Co., Minn., at Grand Rapids, Minn., on Sept. 13, 1897, viz: Thomas Mackie who made homestead entry No. 10217 for the n'¢ of swt und ney of sw sectivn 15, and se of se'4 of section 16. towuship 152, north of range 18 west, 5th p.m. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and. cultiva- tion of, said land, vi Orin McNeil of Bridgie, Itasca county, Minn., Garrett Moore of Bridgie, Itasca county, Minn., Mor- ris Moore of Bridgie, Itasca county, Minn., Cornelius Mullins of Laprairie, Itasca coun- ty, Minn. Notice of Homestead Final Proof, United States Land Office at Duluth. Minn. si June 19, 1897. Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of his inten- tion to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made be- fore the Register and Receiver at Duluth, Minnesota, on August 12, 1897, viz: Allan F. Lusk, Hd. Entry No. 9877, for the es of sw, section 5and ne\ of nw and nw%4 of ne\¥, section 8 township 63, north of range 25, west 4th p.m. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Henry Stew- art. Henry Boujoley, Allen Fitzgerald and Gottlieb Bohn. ‘The post office addresses of all of whom is Grand Rapids, Minnesota. A. J. TAYLOR, Register. J. H. SHARP, Attorney. June 2% to July 31. Notwce of Homestead Final Proof. United States Land Office at Duluth, Minn. June i9, 1897. Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of his inten- tion to make final aed in yee of his claim, and that said proof will made be- fore E. C. Kiley, Judge of Probate Court of Itasca County, Minnesota, at Grand Rapids, Minnesota, on August 2, 1897, viz: Edward Johnson, who made Hd. Entry No. 61%, for the e% of nw, section 33 and e% of sw4, section 28, township 57, north of range 24, west 4th p.m. He names the following wit- nesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Theo- dore Betts, Arthur E. Wilder, William Shields and William Myers, all of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. A. J. TAYLOR, Register. June 26 to July 31, Notice of Purchase of Public Lands. Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878. United States Land Office at Duluth, Minn. June 11, 1897, Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the provisions of the act of Congress of Jure 3, 1878. entitled “An act for the sale of timber lands in the states of California, Ore- gon, Nevada and NE Pes Territory,” as extended toall the Public Land States by act of August 4, 1802, Dennis Newman, of Grand Rapids, County of Itasca, state of Minnesota, has this day filed in this office his sworn statement No. 8162, for the purchase of the se'4 of Section No. 19in Township No. 63, Range No. 25 west, and will offer proof to show that the land sought is more valuable for its timber or stone than for agricultural purses, and toestablish his claim to said land before the Register and Receiver of this office at Duluth, Minnesota, on Tuesday, the 28th day of September, 1897. He names as witnesses: Richard Duke, William E. Haley and Thomas Kerr,all of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Any and all persons claiming adversely the the above-described lands are ested to file their claims in this office on or before said 28th day of Sepeares 1897. ; A. J. TAYLOR, Register. June 26 to Sept. 4. -fore E. O. Kiley, Ju First. July 17. Enst Publication Aug. 2 Public Land Sale. United States Land Office, Duluth, Minn. Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of instructions from:the Com! ioner of the General Land. Office under, authority vested in him by sectipa 2455. U. 8. Rev. Stat. as amended by the act‘of-congress approv February 26, “we will proceed to oker at public sale on the#4th day of August, 1897, next, at 10 o’clock a. m., at this office, the following traet of land. to-wit: ne4 nw eosin , township 59, north range 24 west Any and all persons claiming adversely the above described lands are advised to file their claims in this office on or’before the day above designated for the commencement of said sale, otherwise their rights witl be forfeited. A. J.. TAYLOR, Register. F. L. RYAN, Receiver. Date July 6, 1897. ec. First publication July 24. Last publication Sept. 4. PublicyLand Sale. United States Land Office, Duluth, Minn., Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of instructions from the Commissioner of the General Land Office under authority vested in him by section 2455,-U: S. Rev. Stat., as amendet the actof Congress approved db: February Bf 1895, we will proceed to offer at public sale on the 7th day of September, 1897, next, at 2 o’clock p. m., at this office, the fol- lowing tract of lund, to-wit: sey of ne section 13, and nw of ne section 22, all, in township 60 n.. range 27 w, 4th p. m. Any and all personsclaiming adversely the above described lands are advised to file their claims in this office on or before the day above designated for the commencement of said sale, otherwise their rightsswill be forfeited. A. J. TAYLOR. Register. F. L. RYAN, Receiver. Date July 21, 1897. a P. J. Si Vice Of Grand Rapids, Minn. A General Banking Busisess Tramusacted. FASTER TIME LOWER RATES Offered by D.S.S.&A.Ry. Leave Duluth 6:30 p. m. (Except Saturday.) Arrive Saginaw, next day, 6.27 p.m. Montreal, second day, 8.10 a. m..-..--$24.00 Boston, second day, 8.30 p. m.-..---$26.50 New York, second day, 8.45 p. m, West bound trainarrivesDuluth 8:50a.m. (Except Sunday.) T. H. LARKE, Com’! Agent, 426 Spalding House Block, Duluth, Nina. Notice of Purchase of Public Lands. Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878. United States Land Office at Duluth, Minn. June 31, 1897. Notice is hereby given that in compliance 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, Ore- gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory,” as extended to all the Public Land States by actof August 4, 1802, William E. Haley of Grand Rapids, county of Itasca, state. of Minnesota. has this day filed in this office his sworn statement No. 3164, for the purchase of the e% of ne¥4, section 18; nw¥4 of ne of sec- tion 18 and se'4 of se of section 7 in town- ship No. 63, range No, 25, and will offer proof to show that the land sought is more valu- able for its timber or stone than for agri- cultural pur 8, and to establish his claim to suid land bfeore the Register and Receiver of this office at Duluth, Minnesota, on Tues- day, the 28th day of September. 1897. He names us Witnesses: Richard Duke, Dennis Newman and Thomas Kerr, all of Grand Rapids, Minnesota.. Any and all persons claiming. adversely’ the above-described lands are requested to file their claims im this office on or before said 28th day of Sep- tember, 1897. A. J. TAYLOR, Register. June 26 to Sept. 4. Notice of Purchase of Public Lands. Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878. United States Land Office at Duluth, Minn. ti June 11, 1897. Notice is hereby given that in compliance 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, Ore- gon, Nevada. and Washington Territory,” as extended to all the Public Land States by act of August 4, 1892, Jos. Shurley. of Grand Rapids, county of Itasca, state of Minn., has this day filed in thisoffice hissworn statement No. 8163, for the purchase of the w's of sw and sw4 of nw of section 25 and se4 of ney of section No. 26 in township No. 63, north of range No. 25 west,and will offer proof to show that the land sought is more valuable for its timber or stone than for agricultural pur- es, and to establish his claim to said land efore the Register and Receiver of this of- fice at Du,uth, Minnesota, on Tuesday, the 28th day of September. 1897. He names as witnesses: . Dennis Newman, William E. bo anid and Thomas Kerr,all of Grand Rapids Minnesota, Any and all poreops claiming adversely the above-described lands are re- quested to file their claims in this office on or before said 28th day of September, 1897. A. J. TAYLOR, Register. June 26 to Sept. 4. OT PAUL & DULOTA 8. Shortest in Distance, Quickets in Time. TO OR FROM ST. PAUL, MINNEAPOLIS OR STILLWATER GOING SOUTH, Ex Sun Daily _ Daily Ly. Duluth. 9.00am 1.55pm 11,15pm Ly. Cloquet. 9.45am 12.30pm Ar. Stillwater. 2.50om 7.00pm Ar. St, Paul h: Daily. 10.45pm 11.15pm Li 11.16pm Ar. Cloquet. - 12.80pm,.... Ar, Duluth. ’ 7.30pm 6 30pm The finest and fastest trains. Elegant re- clining chairs on all aay. trains. Magnificent new sleeping ears on all. night trains. Tick- ets sold to-and from all points in the United States, Canada and Mexico. City Ticket Office, 401 west Superior St., Duluth. C. J. O'DONNELL, ¥. B. Rass. City Tichet Agent. Nor. PassjAgent. Duluth, Superior & Wester Time Card. 11:40 am Ar. 10:4 9:18 8:40 7:58 7:50 7:28 6:55 Deer River... We. ORR, General Passenger Agent. Dulutn, Minn. D. M. Pan.r. General Superintendent. Notice of Purchase of Public Lands. Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878. United States Land Office at Duluth, Minn. June 11, 1897. Notice is hereby given that in compliance 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 Caiifornia, Ore- gon, Nevada. and Washington Territory,” as extended to all the Public Land States b; act of August 4, 1892, Thomas Kerr, of Grant Rapids. county of Itasca, state of Minnesota, has this day filed in this office his sworn statement No, 3165, for the Rgrhrarrs of the swi¢ of sw of section 29 and se4 of se4 of section No.30 in township No. 63,range No.25. and will offier proof to show that the land soughtis more valuable for its timber or stone than for agriculural pur s, and to establish his claim to said land before the Register and Receiver of this office at Du- luth, Minnesota, on Tuesday, the 28th day of September, 1897. He names as witnesses: William E. Haley, Dennis Newman and Richard Duke, all of Grand Rapids, Minne- sota. Any and all personsclaiming adverse- ly the above-described lands are uest to file their claims in this office on or before said 28th day of September, 1897. A. J. TAYLOR, Register. June 26 to Sept. 4. Notice. U.S. Land Office. Duluth, Minn.. June 26, 1897. Complaint having been entered at this of- fice by Herman Metke against William. Gus forabandoning his Homestead Entry No. 2. dated July 18, 1892. upon lots 5, 6 and 7, section 19, township ‘57, range 26, in Itasca county. Minnesota, with a view to the can cellation of said entry, the said parties are hereby summcned to appear at this office on the 6th day of August, 1897, at 10 o'clock a. m. to respond and furnish testimony concern- said alleged abandonment. A. J. TAYLOR, Register. July 3 to July 31, First publication July 10, Last publication August 14. Notice of Homestead Final Proof. United States Land Office at Duluth, Minn. Hay 21, 1897. Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of his inten- tion to make final proof in SupbOey of his claim, and that said orcas will made be- ige of Probate Court, Itasca County, Minnesota. at Grand Rapids, Minn., on August 16, 1897, viz: J. Heni Will, Hd. Entry No. 8,799, for the ses of ne’ of section 34. and w% of nw4 and ne\ of nw of section 35, township 152, north of range 29 west 4th p.m. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: Fred Widmayer. of Bridgie, Minn.; James A. Quigg of Deer River, Minn.; Martin Fisher, of LaPrairie, Minn.; John Fisher, of La- Prairie, Minn. A. J. TAYLOR, Register. W. H. SMALLOOOD, Attornes for Claimant. Notice of Homestead Final Proof. United States Land Office at Duluth, Minn. june 19, 1897. Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has tiled notice of his inten- tion to make fina] proof in soppors, of his claim, and thst said proof will made be- forthe Register and Receiver at Duluth, Minnes: on August 12. 1897, viz: Henry Stewart, Hd. Entry No. 9875, for the sw of sw. section 4 and s% of se and ne of se4 section 5 of township 63, north of range 25, west 4th p.m. He names the following wit- nesses to e his continuous lence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Allen ba Chea Allan F. Lusk, Gottlieb Bohn and Henry Boujoley. The post office address of-all of whom is Grand Rapids, Minnesota. TAYLOR, Re; re J. H. Suanp, Attorney for Claimant. June 2 to July 31, Notice of Homestead Final Proof. United States Land Office at Duluth, Minn. June 19, 1897. Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of hisinten- tion to make od a in Anppore of his claim, and that said proof will made be- fore the Register und Receiver at Duluth, Minnesota. on August 12, 1807, viz: Hem Bonjoley, ed. Entry No, 072 for the es of ne and sw’ of ne and nw of se4,section 20, township 63, north of range 25. west 4th p.m. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence Peg nd cultivation of sid land, viz: Allen Fitz- . Allan F. Lusk. Gottlieb Bohn and a Stewart. The post office all of whom js Gray A i ay - J. er. J. H. Suarp, Attorney for Claimant, June 19 to July a1, ‘THroucu Cars Fargo Grand Forks and Winnipeg TO Boe ane : Pullman Butte = ¥ = Sleeping Cars _Spokane : Elegant Tacoma % Dining Cars Seatt'e * Tourist “Portland i Sleeping Cars TIME SCHEDULE, Dining Cars on Pacific Bros Daily. | Dotiy. Pacifik Express for all Min-| nesota and Dakota Points.| Winnipeg. Yellowstons lelena,. Butte, 8 -kane, Tacoma. 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