In the probate court, a petition was filed asking that Frank Byers be appointed administrator of the estate of Joseph L. Duffy, deceased. The estate consists of real and personal property in Clearwater county valued at about $1600.

A second petition has been filed asking that Frank Byers be appointed administrator in the estate of Ada Duffy, deceased. The estate consists of an insurance policy of $1000 in the American Yoeman lodge, for J. L. Duffy in favor of Ada Duffy. Eva Duffy, 13 years of age, is the only heir of J. L. and Ada Duffy. Frank Byers is a brother of the late Mrs. Ada Duffy.

A suit to quiet title of 160 acres near Troy has been filed by Johanna Blomquist and Andrew Blomquist against Evan J. Spencer and others. G. C. Hoyt is attorney for the plaintiffs.

A judgment has been granted Chas. J. Martin and James Martin of Juliaetta against the County of Latah. The papers filed show that in 1914 a probable mistake was made, in assessing the power lines owned by the Milling Company of Juliaetta represented by the plaintiffs. A judgment has been granted by the district court to recover $255-23 on taxes paid.

Mexicans Get Another American.
WASHINGTON.—(By A. P.)—Wilson Welsh Adams, an American, captured by bandits in Zacatecas, Mexico, is being held for 50,000 pesos ransom, the state department was advised today. Adam's home is in Los Angeles where his wife and child live.

Benson Succeeds Payne.
WASHINGTON.—(By A. P.)—Rear Ad  Maurin Benson, chief of the naval operations during the war, now retired, was selected by President Wilson today to succeed John Barton Payne, as a member of the shipping board. Wilson Better Today. 