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 tion is guilty of perjury, and will be punished as provided by law for such offense. In addition thereto, the money that may be paid for the land is forfeited, and all conveyances of the land or of any right, title or claim thereto are absolutely null and void as against the United States."

In addition to these questions, the (General Land Office has furnished a list for oral cross examination, to test the bona fides of the entry. Some of these questions are as follows:

"Are you an actual citizen of this State?

What has been your occupation during the past year, and where and by whom have you been employed, and at what compensation ?

How did you first learn about this particular tract of land, and that it would be a good investment to buy it?

What do you expect to do with the land and the lumber on it when you get title to it?

Where is the nearest and best market for the lumber on this land at the present time?

Did you pay, out of your own individual funds, all the expenses in connection with making this filing, and do you expect to pay for the land with your own money?

A SPRUCE TREE THAT GREW OVER A FALLEN CEDAR — The spruce shows 517 rings, and the cedar is perfectly sound.

Copyright, 1901. by Darius Kinsey. Sedro-Woolley, Wash.

Where did you get the money with which to pay for this land, and how long have you had the same in your actual possession?

Have you kept a bank account during the last six months, and if so, where?"

The affidavits of two witnesses, who likewise are required to visit the land, are similar to this of the claimant.

The law provides that a company,

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