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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-14
A HAN aaIInon for Rasque...

Delmonico's restaurant ssts banquet
table in one Of its rooms upstairs on An
average once during every night Of the
year, sometimes giving three inside Of
twenty-lour hours. The average num-
Der Of plates set for the different ban
queters ct this establishment is 100 and
the average cost per plate to the diners
is stated to be about sl2, so that it can
he seen that the amount of meney spent
for banqusts at DemOnicOis during .
year i niah onto e6ees 900.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-14
STOCK AND FARM,

Rossville Times: Rabbits have
"girdled" large number of the young
trees in Joseph Cannon's orchard,
thereby necessitating re-plsnting.
Topeka Capital: W. b. Campbell.
of Barton county, is one Of the most
extensive wheat-raisers in Kansas He
said: 81 was formerly director of the
First National bank, and sold ont my
interest to give nay whole attention to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-14
CASTLE ROCKS.
BY j. h. SPENCER.

HE night was a clear,
cold one in November.
The Blue Ridge Noun
tains of Virginia raise
their dark 8 u m m i t s
against the moonlit sky.
The blast sweeps through
the narrow glens and de-
files, and plays amidst
the branches of the large
trees, which resem b 9
huge skeletons, Ias their
like naked bones. rattle
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

Bright and pleasant yesterday morning,
raw and gray in the afternoon.
The Bates nine will play the Portlands in
Portland on April 21st.
Saturday evening polo club from Port
land will play agains. the Bath team at the
Alameda in Bath.
The free lecture at Baxter Hall tonight by
Professor Wait on Evolution" is looked
forward to with interest. The lecture will
begin at 8 o'clock.
The graduating class Of North Parsons
field Seminary visited Jackson's studio yes.
terday where they all sat for their photo
graphs.
Yesterday morning John w. Deering,
James FL. Dyer and Leander A. Wade were
drawn as traverse jurors in the Supreme Ju-
dlcial Court.
The liquor deputies secured seven barrels
Of ale, 20 gallons of rum and 16 gallons of
whiskey at Connelly's yesterday morning.
and made seizure also at the Boston boat
Rev. j. r. Crosser will deliver his lecture
'Glimpses in Europe" in the Woodfords
Congregational church this evening at 8
O'Clock.
A horse attached to dump cart ran away
on Bracket street yesterday afternoon, and
was making things lively when he was
stopped by William Flanagan in front of
Drew's drug store before any damage was
done.
Out OF 10 candidates notified to be present
10 appeared at the civil service examination
yesterday. of these seven were candidates
for the grade of inspector and three for the
grade of clerk.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
Central Labor Union,

At the regular meeting of the Central La
Dor Union on Monday evening, the follow
delegates were admitted from the Boot ani
Shoe Workers Union: Harry Totimer
Herbert N. Morgan, Philip 81. Silver, Ed
ward E. Adams and George B. Greenwood
The committee on arrangements reported
that everything had been done to make the
ball grand success.
The following committee was appointed {,
make arrangements for grand celebration
on Labor day next: Messrs. Healy, Yer
rill. Kimball, Silver, Walsh, Danforth, Jew
EFT, Fitzpatrick and Somers. AS this is tn
first legalized Labor day in this state, the,
wish to made 1t grand success,
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
sporting Notes.


The championship season in the New
England league will commence May LIST and
last five months. The Association season
commences Wednesday of this week and
the National league season April 22nd, two
weeks later.
The Lewiston sports want to start league
having teams at Portland, Springvale, Oxford,
Gardiner, Augusta and Bangor, and one of
them is to make tour of these places talk
ing up the matter. They think that such a
league might be finely supported.
There was meeting of the stockholders
of the Augusta Driving Park Association at
the law Office Of Jones & Leigh, Monday af-
ternoon to choose directors for the ensuing
year and make arrangements for the races
which are to take place at the park July 4th.
The following officers were chosen: Pres /
dent, 81. g. Staples; vice president, l.. j.
Croker; directors, 81. G. Staples, r w
Black, Horace Cony, C: W. Jones, A. f.
Gerald secretary. S. S. Lancaster; treasur
er, r, W. Black,
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

Rescripts have been sent down in the fol-
lowing cases:
ANDRoscoGGIN COUNTY.
Owen White VS.. Phoenix Insurance Co.
Motion sustained and new trial ordered.
John E. Peabody VS.. City Of Lewiston,
aplt. Exceptions overruled.
Nahum Merrill, In equity, VS.. Charles A.
PENDANTS to release to the plaintiffs.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
State of Maine VS.. Solomon Schwartzs-
child, alias etc.
Rescript-The true construction of the act
of 1889, c. 281, is to require life insurance
companies to give equal terms to those per-
sons whom it insures that are of the same
in their policies and to accord to none any
other.
The Indictment charges that the defendant
allowed rebate premium payable on poll
cy that he issued, but fails to aver that such
rebate was not stipulated in the policy. 1t
therefore charges no violation of the statutes.
Exceptions sustained. Indictment adjudged
bad.
Frederick Fox, executor of will of William
Senter, VS.. Elizabeth T. Senter ct ais.
Rescript,-It is considered that the life in
surance of William Senter, made payable to
his legal representatives, has been specifically
disposed of by will, and becomes part of his
estate and not the property of his widow
and, as she is bequeathed the use of it during
life, no reason to the contrary being shown,
1t should be inventoried and paid to her by
the executor to be held and disposed of un.
der the provisions of the will.
Bill sustained. Decree according to the
opinion.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
State by information VS.. Samuel FL. Well
man ct ais, county commissioners. Excep
tions Overruled.
Eunice Webster VS.. John Tuttle. Excep.
tl0ns Overruled.
Exceptions overruled.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY,

BEFORE JUDGE B0NNEY.
The April civil term was opened yesterday
morning and the following traverse jury empan-
neled:
Melvin I. Milliken, Foreman, Scarboro.
Enbridge G; Bailey, Deerlng.
John T. Fellows, Windham.
Moses E. Hall, Harrison.
Chrles Hamlin, Bridgton.
Walter V. Knight Westbrook.
John K. Meserye, Gorham.
Walter s. SiDnett, Harpswell.
Daniel N. Smith, Gray.
Frank G. True Freep0rt
f. ii. Witham, Raymond.
Charles L. York, Brunswick.
iStlpe7naaseraYy.
John Fl. Hall, Portland.
Excused.
Charles F. Pickett, Cape Elizabeth.
Robert M. Gould, Portland.
Joseph II. Lowell, Yarmouth.
Cornelius A. Moxcey, Portland.
Abram j. Ward, Sebago.
J. ii. Fletcher ct ais VS.. Maggie A. Frost.
began trading with the plaintiffs, wholesale gro
GERS In Portland. In 1883, when the account
quite large, the plaintiffs learned that Frost
had conveyed the most, If not all, OF his real es-
tate to his wife. Thereupon they wrote a guar
anty, sent 1t to Simon Frost asking him to get his
wife to sign IT, which he did. Its upon this guar
lows: 81 hereby guarantee to Messrs. Fletcher &
Co., of Portland, whatever amount may be due
there from s. N. Frost, either by note or account
in for goods sold hereafter to said s. N Frost
(Signed) MAGGIE A. FROST.
Simon n. Frost died in December, 1855. Tn.
amount claimed to be due under this guaranty II
The defendant claims that she has paid all that
she was bound TO pay under the guaranty. Tit
case Is on trial.
III; b. Cleaves with George M. Hanson Of Calais
for defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
PORTLAND THEATRE.

IOhALANO IhEAIhE.
This place of amusement will probably be
crowded tonight on the occasion of the pro-
duction of the beautiful drama Damon and
Pythias." for the members Of the Pythian
order have been very DESTROYS for Manager
wilson to put the play on the boards, and to
DO SO he has curtailed the representations of
Cora, the Creole" by one night. The spec
ialties will all be seen on this occasion. !. ID
Last night "Cora, the Creole" drew an ex.
cellent audience, and Mile. Ogerto danced as
gracefully as ever. while Dale Armstrong,
the ventriloquist, and the Cuban midgets
drew lots of applause. The "Creole" will
be seen at the matinee today. ton
PRIMROSE AND WEST.
Primrose & Vests Minstrels will give two
performances on Fast Day at City Hall, af-
ternoon and evening. There are so men in
the troupe, which is headed by that old time
favorite, Lew Dockstader. In the first part
the comedians and singers appear In Shakes
pearean costumes, white faces and white
wigs. This lends novelty to the entertain
ment and is much more pleasing to ladies
and children than the conventional burnt
cork effects. Seats are now for sale at Stock
bridges.
THE KNEIsEL CONCERT.
The third and last Kneisel Quartette sub.
scription concert will be given at Congress
Hall tomorrow evening. and seats should be
secured now at Stockbridge's.
IMPERIAL MANDOLIN AND GUITAR CLUB.
Tonight is the time when the Imperial
Mandolin and Guitar Club will entertain
their friends with concert. There are a
few good seats left at Chandler's yet, and
those who intend to 60 should secure them
at once. An exceedingly good concert is
promised those who attend. The last re-
hearsal of the orchestra was held last eve
ming and those who were so fortunate as to
be present say that those who go tonight
| will have rare treat.
| JIM, THE PENMAN.
"Jim, the Penman" is one of the strongest
society dramas on the stage and one that can
| be seen repeatedly and new beauties dscov-
| cred in it each time. 1t will be at Portland
Theatre for three performances only, com.
mencing Friday evening, April 10th, with a
special matinee on Saturday afternoon and
conclude with Saturday nights performance.
The play has always been favorite here
and Is too well known to require special
comment. 1t will be given by good com
pauy. Charles Regal and Miss Louise Rial
playing the leading parts, while our old ia vor
lite, Harry Eytinge, does the Baron, and Ed
win Frances the detective.
THE WIFE.
Speaking of the "Wife." to be produced at
Portland Theatre by the Lyceum New York
Theatre Company tomorrow evening, the
San Francisco Chronicle says:
SIT is pleasant to record the unquestioned
hit of The Wife at the Baldwin Theatre
last night. 1t is bright, clean and whole
some comedy, picturesque and novel. Be-
sides being one of the prettiest plays yet pre-
sented 1t Is continuously interesting, well
worth seeing and made success. The COM
pany presenting 1t Is remarkable exhibit
ton of dramatic taste, artistic talent and
personal refinement, and deserves nothing
but commentator. No better ensemble
was ever presented"
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
Funeral of Col. c. q. Merrill.

The funeral services of the late Col. Mer-
rill took place yesterday afternoon from st.
Luke's Cathedral. Bishop Nicely, assisted
by Canon Stills. offciated, and the church
was filled with the friends and relatives of
the deceased. A large delegation was pres
emit from the 18th Maine Regiment Associa-
ton. of which the deceased was member,
and also from the Loyal Legion, Atlantic
lodge and the Cumberland Bar Associa-
ton.
The floral tributes were numerous and ele-
giant and spoke of the love and respect in
which Col. Merrill was held. The pail
bearers were Judge Nathan Webb and Hon.
w. l.. Putnam for the bar. j. Ambrose Mer-
rill and G. B. Greenleaf for the parish, ex-
Gov. Seldom Conner and General Mattocks
for the LOYAL Legion,
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
Maine Bible Society.

At the adjourned annual meeting of the
Maine Bible Society, held Monday, the prin.
cipal officers were reelected anG these trus-
tees:
w. W. Brown, Portland; A. L. Burbank, Port
land; Ernest Bailey. Winthrop; Rev. Henry
ington; Rev. e. @. Cate, Portland; Rev a. 4
Dunn, Wateryille; Rev. Il. L. Griffin, Bangor
Edward Gould, Portland; Rev. Thomas Hin,
George B. nsley, Bangor; Rev. j. G. Merrill
Portland; Galen @. Moses. Bath; Rev. Charles T.
Penney, Auburn; Rev. q. B. Pepper, Saco; Kew
Waterville; e. B. StetsoD, State Agent; Rev. B.
F. Whitman, Portland; Rev. E. p. Wilson, Wood
fords; Rev. A. II. Wright. Portland; Rev. B. G..
gusta.
A trustees meeting to organize will be
held April q at D. M.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
PERSONAL.


George M. Hanson. Esq. of Calais, was in
town yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Kicker, Poland Springs,
are at the Preble House.
Judge Virgin will preside at the Supreme
Judicial Court at Bangor.
Judge Q. b. Rounds of Calais will deliver
the Memorial Day address in Houlton.
w. A. E. Boothby, Waterville, and A. B
Neatly, Lewiston, are at the Falmouth Ho-
tel
+. E. Undertake. Esq. county attorney
Tor Franklin county, was in the city yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodbury. Pulsifer of Au-
burn are visiting Miss Lutte Pennell, on
Bracket street.
Hon. Nathan Cleaves, surveyor of the port,
is in Bangor in attendance upon the April
term of the Supreme Court at that place.
President Arthur Sewall of thelMaine Gen.
trail and his wife are travelling In the South.
Mr.. Sewall is to be absent only fortnight.
DR.. Lothrop. lessee of Portland theatre,
was In town last evening and attended the
performance of "The Creole"
Gen. Neal Dow will deliver an address at
Lewiston under the auspices of the United
Lodge of Good Templars on the first Sunday
in May.
Androscoggin Pomona Grange voted at
their meeting Saturday to set apart an hour
of their June meeting for memorial services
of Hon. Rufus Prince.
Mr. Charles E. Merrill, for many years
clerk in the post office, has resigned, and Mr..
Frank 81. Parshly, the first substitute, has
been appointed in his place.
Edward H...Lyford, Esq, formerly Of Wat
erville and son of the late Prof. Lyford of
Colby, Is one Of the attorneys for the defense
in the Costello murder trial at Springfield,
Mass.
Mr.. l. K. Stetson, DR.. Hayward Stetson
and party, of Bangor, who have been cruis-
ing in Southern waters, have arrived at Key
West and will soon be home.
| Prof. Charles e. Adams of Bangor, in
structor in physical culture at Rutgers Col
lege, and Prof. Frank M. Whittier, instructor
| In physical culture at Bowdoin, will leave in
| about two weeks for a several months trip
| through Europe.
Prof. f. L. Harvey Of the Natural History
department at the Maine State College, in
examining the collection given by Mr.. Frank
P. Wood of Bangor. has found it rich in ma
terial for class illustration, also many valu-
able fossils for the museum.
Capt. George Oliver, the pilot of the Inter-
national line, left Portland Monday night on
the boat for Norfolk, Va, to take charge of
the United States ship Brooklyn, which was
purchased from the government by Portland
and Boston parties.
Congressman Boutelle has been obliged to
decline an invitation to attend in New York
| on the 10th inst, the semi-centennial celebra-
tion of the founding of the New York Trib-
une, as he had made a conditional engage
ment to address the Young Republicans of
Philadelphia at their annual banquet in that
city on the evening of the 10th inst. It is the
largest and finest organization of the kind in
Pennsylvania, including Postmaster General
Wanamaker. congressman Bingham and
| Reyburn among its members. The Presi-
dent, Hon. Edwin s. Stuart, who will pre-
| side at the banquet, was recently elected by
over forty Thousand majority as Mayor Of
i Philadelphia
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
illustrated war Lecture. !.

The first Of the series of war lectures was
given last evening at the Gospel Mission by
Mr.. Charles N. Thomas of Boston, to "a very
appreciative audience. The lecturer pre-
sented the leading battles of the civil war.
and paid well deserved tributes to many of
the heroes. Mr.. Thomas will lecture again
this evening for the benefit of the Mission at
& a'clOck
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08

The Ship Social last evening at the New
Jerusalem vestry, was quite a novel depar-
ture for Portland, and gave great satisfac-
tion to the audience. The sailor boys have
evidently not had much training in singing,
but the sailor lasses performed their parts
WELL Shaw's quartette were loudly encored
for their rendering Of the pieces assigned to
them. The whole evenings entertainment
was enjoyable and was a success
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08

In this city, April 9, by Rev. DIR. Blanchard,
Edgar Kimball and Miss Fannie e. Freeman, both
OF Portland.
w. Halstead of Boston, Mass, and Miss Lucy
Maxfed of Portland.
In Kennebunkport, April 8, Frank Purington
of Bath and MISS Annie l.. Murphy of Kenne-
bunkport.
In North Dixmont. March 80, Howard Durgin
and Miss Lizzie Sawyer.
In Poland, March 80, s. 8. Stearns OF Norway
and Miss Mary e. Jordan Of Poland.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
Arrival of the ParIsIan,

The Partisan, Captain Richie, of the Al
Ian Line, arrived from Liverpool via Halifax
yesterday morning at 8.45 o'clock. She
Drought II saloon, IA second cabin and 81
steerage passengers to this port, and 1910
tons Of freight. including large lot of tin
plate for the West. She had a pood No
despite hard winds. 'e'
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
RalnIa- Rarfnn

Mr.. William P. F. Robbie. son of ex-Gover-
nor Frederick Robbie of Gorham, was married
at the brides residence in Cherryfield on
Monday. to Miss Barton, formerly teacher
in the Gorham Normal School. Mr.. and
Mrs. Robbie came through from Cherryfield
the future.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08

Htcs "" SSoutuG S1ruP
has been used over Fifty Years by millions Of
mothers for their children while Teething, with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child softens the
Gums. alays Pain, cures Wind Collie, regulates
the bowels, and is the best remedy for Diarrhea,
whether arising from teething or other causes.
For sale by Druggists in every part of the world.
Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup. 25c a bottle. feb6MW&F&w1y.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
Tonight at the Y. M. C. A,

The regular monthly reception and enter
tainmentto the members of the Young Mems
Christian Association will be held at the as
ISOLATION rooms this evening. An elaborate
programme has been arranged and no doubt
1t will be one of the best of the season. 1t
will also be the annual meeting of the asso-
citation. Every member of the association Is
cordially invited to attend.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
Eree Iact,,re an constantInopIe.

Rev. j. E. Pierce, ID. D., Maine mar. land
twenty.three years a missionary of the
American Board In Turkey, will give an IL
lustrated lecture on "Scenes and Customs Of
Constantinople." at the st. Lawrence street
church this evening at o'clock. The pub
lie are cordially invited.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
DEATHS.

In this city, April z, Eliza Jane, wife OF Ma
thaniel Stanwood aged Sc years.
Notice of funeral hereafter.1
In this city, April z. William Strout. aged 81
years months.
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at o'clock,
at Browns Hill Church, Cape Elizabeth.
In Norway, March 81. Simon Stevens, aged 90
years months.
In Norway, March %. Lizzie N. Stevens, aged
66 years months
In West Bethel, March 30, John Ryan, aged
about 40 years.
In Peru, March %, Mrs. ]. B. Peavey, aged so
years months.
In South Paris, March %, q. X. Smith, aged
IA years.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
Soldiers Monument Assoc,a.,..

The committee on the Soldiers Monument
at a meeting held Monday evening, awarded
the contract for furnishing the granite outer
curbing to be placed around the monument
to Mannix Brothers.
The committee have not yet been notified
that the bronze work has been shipped from
: A4t
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
SAVINGS BANK BOOK LOST.

WE have been notified in writing as required by
by Edith G. Partridge, No. 81 Oxford ST, Port,
and Me-, that her Deposit Book No. 30 $40 is lost
and that she desires duplicate book issued to her
MAINE SAVINGS BANK,
by Alpheus G.. Rogers, Treasurer.
Portland, Me-, Arpi z, 1891. apSdlaw3wW
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
Hundreds Going to see Them,

Free for one month-Drs. Brown and Hall, the
great specialists, sole proprietors Of the New
York and Bosten Medical Institutes, are in Port
land; their parlors thronged with the sick. All
who book their names this month will be treated
free until cured. BAL Congress street. Hours
10 a. m. to p. m. apr7-dtf
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
Public Library.

by the will of the late Rev. Freder lex
rockingham, formerly of the Park street
Unitarian church of this city, bequest of
$4,000 Is made to the Portland Public Libra
ry
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08

"Cured my husband of bronchitis at once"
wrote lady about Johnson's Anodyne Liniment.
APPS eod&wlw
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
Farm, for sale.

FNHE John Watson farm, SO called, located on
Il Pleasant Hill, Scarborough, on easterly side
OF the road, containing about lab acres, with one
20 acres is wood land. the remainder tillage under
a high state of cultivation; there Is good Or
cnard, Including about go young trees Just coming
into bearing, and well of excellent water near
the house; farm is well watered and cuts about 65
tons OF hay, and has pasturage for about 20 head
OF cattle; this Is one Of the best farms In scarbor
ough. For particulars inquire of WALTER b.
NUTTER, on the premises, or OF LOCKE s.
ap8d&wlw
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08

Always avoid harsh purgative pills.
They first make you sick and then leave you con-
stipated. Carriers Little Liver Pills regulate the
bowels and make you well Dose one pin.
apr6 d&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08

Edison's monograph speaks for itself, so does
White Beavers Cough Cream" Every bottle is
warranted by the manufacturer. octldem.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08

WANTED-A frst-class cylinder pressman;
w one who can work at the case part of the
time preferred. Apply TO SMITH SALE, 45
Exchange street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
CARPETS !!

Finest Wiltons, MOquettes, Axmin-
| tiers, Brussels, Tapestries, Low.
ell Ingrains, Extra Super Unions
no such variety anywhere outside
OF Boston or New York. Liberal
discount for cash easiest OF terms,
no extra charge for credit.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08

fdtr.
PORTLAND, April 8, 1891.
XX re didn't prom
" " Use too much
when we said
we'd sell a better Macin-
tosh for $I.65 than $3.50
had ever brought before.
On the whole we hardly
said enough in praise of
the lot of waterproof gar
ments that we began sell
ing at that price Monday
morning.
The garments them
selves are good enough to
back up almost anything
that can be said in their
favor. They look like the
expensive ones, they're in
dark handsome colors,
quiet stripes; they are am
pie in size and length,
they're rain proof and
heavy enough to withstand
the hardest kind of every
day wear. What more
could be said of a Macin-
tosh? Amd only S1.65.
They're going fast of
course.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08

Yesterday we opened a
hundred dozen of en-
broidered lawn handker-
chiefs at IS cents, seal
loped edges and wrought
hens. They're fresh
goods, only a few days out
of the custom house, they
are of a different sort
from any we've had before
and they are very cheap.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-08
For One Dollar Per Week
For One Dollar Per Week

a handsome Antique Chamber Set,
cheval glass to dressing case, COM
binati0n eOmmGde, four chairs,
rocker, table and towel rack this
set Is nicely carved and well fin
ished S25 is the price; terms SIS
down, 5 per week.
We offer you $40 Sewing Ma
chine for S2S; il it is not as good
as the machine agents are selling
for $40, we don't want yOu to keep
it; $I.OO week buys ii,
only $500 down agents
would ask you $50 or $40 IL
you paid spot cash; we save you
$l7 on the price and yet give you
these easy terms; buy before the
price goes up, We are only selling
at S2S to advertise our machines.