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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-12-15
SHERIFF SALE.
First Publication December Il

First Publication December Is.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
OF an order OF sale issued by the clerk
OF the district court OF the Third Judi
cial District OF Nebraska, within and
for Lancaster county. in an action where
in Etinburg Lombard Investment Com
pany is plaintiff, and Hezekiah
Horney ct al are defendants.
will at o'clock p. M, on the 18th day
of January A. ID. 1895. at the east door
OF the court house, in the city Of Lincoln,
Lancaster county. Nebraska, offer for
sale at public auction, the following
described real estate to-wit:
Lots thirty-one III thirty-two 81 and
thirty three 1881 in block two ri in
Hulls University Addition to Lincoln,
Lancaster county, Nebraska.
Given under my hand this lat day
Of December A. ID. 1894
FRED A. MILLER. Sheriff.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-12-15
SHERFFS SALE
First Publication December 10.

First Publication December ID.
Notice is hereby given, that
by virtue of an order of sale issued
by the clerk of the district court OF the
third judicial district of Nebraska, with
in and for Lancaster County. in an
action wherein AFRO NJ. BOWS is plain
tiff, and Cyrus S. Clason ct al are defen-
dants.
will at two o'clock p. NJ, on the 18th
day of January A. ID. 1895, at the
east door of the court house, in the city
of Lincoln, Lancaster county, Nebraska,
offer for sale at public auction the
following described real estate to-wit;
Lots ten Q0) and fifteen Q5) in Grove
Park, the same being lots ten QO) and
fifteen isl of Clason & Fletcher's sub
division of the west half of the north
east quarter of section two, township
ten north, range six east of the 9Th p.
NJ. in Lancaster county, Nebraska.
Given under my hand this 14th day
of December \. ID. 1894.
FRED A. MILLER. Sheriff.
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THE COURIER
ST.. GEISTHARDT.
Attorney at Law,
BURR BLOCK.
First Publication Dec. 18th.
NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT DEFENDANTS.
THE COURIER
s. l.. GEISTHARDT,

To C. E. Brady, first and real name unknown,
nonresident defendent
You are hereby notified that on July -, 1894.
T.. ID. York and Everett X. York, as plaintiffs,
began an action against you and other defen-
dants in the district court of Lancaster county,
Nebraska. to object of which is to foreclose a
certain mortgage on the following land in said
county, to-wit: Lot number IL in block num-
Der q in Kinney's o street addition To the city
of Lincoln, and in said action on July 20, 1894,
the defendant. The Clark Leonard Invest
ment Company, filed its answer and cross-peti-
tion to foreclose its interest in a certain mort
gage on said land made by Ada X. Small and
James s. Small dated July 1, 1892, to secure the
payment of promssory note of said Ada h.
Small and James ;. Small to said The Clark
4 Leonard Investment Company for $3.50 on
which there is now due $3.50 with interest from
July /. lSs3 at 10 per cent per annum pur-
suant to coupons to The Clark X Leonard In
yestment Company. The Clark X Leonard In
vestment Company prays for decree of foreclos-
ure and sale of said land to satisfy said li,ns
as aforesaid. for deficiency judgment and
general relief.
You are required to answer plaintiffs petit
tion ON or before the Dist day of January. 1895.
The CLARK 4 LEONARD INVESTMENT COMPANY,
BY :. l.. Geisthardt. Attorney.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
FIRST Publication Dec. 18th.


in County Court, within and for Ian
caster County, Nebraska. December
term, 1894, in the matter Of the estate
of Henry Atkins deceased.
To the creditors OF said estate: Yor
are hereby notified, that / will sit at the
County Court koom in Lincoln. in said
County, on the 3rd day of May 1895. and
again on the 3rd day Of August 1895, to
examine all claims against said estate,
with view to their adjustment and
allowance. The time limited for the
presentation Of claims against said estate
is six months from the 2nd day Of Feb
ruary A. ID. 1895, and the time limited
for the payment of debts is one year
from said Ind day Of February 1895.
Notice of this proceeding is ordered
published four consecutive weeks in
The COURIER weekly newspaper pub
lished in this state.
Witness my hand and the seal Of said
county court, this 14th day of December
1894
[sEAL.l JOSEPH WURZBURG.
County Judge.
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S. L.. GEISTHARDT,
fttor1 e Law
BURR BLOCK.
First Publication Dec 18th.
HOTi & To NOR- ESIDEST EFEND MI.

To William S. Bling, nonresident defendant:
You are hereby notified that on October q,
1894. Frank l.. Sheldon, plaintiff. began
action against you and other defendants in the
district court of Lancaster county. Nebraska.
the object of which is to forcloSe certain
mortgage on the following land in said county
to-wit: Lot in block in South Park Addi-
ton to Lincoln made by Jon.than r. Bing and
Louisa J. Ping dated January q, lse0, to secure
the payment of two promissory notes of said
Jonathan X. Bing and Louisa j. Bing to said
Sheldon for 500 each which there is now
due 500 with interest from November H. 1893,
at 10 per cent per annum. Plaintiff prays for
decree of foreclosure and sale of said land to
satisfy said liens as aforesaid, for deficiency
judgment and general relief.
You are required to answer plaintiffs petit
ton on or before the ?Ist day of January. ls95.
FRANK l.. SHELDON,
Plaintiff.
By :. l.. Geisthardt Attorney
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the following described real estate to-
wit:
Lot one II in block one in Muir's
Addition to j. o. Young's East Lincoln.
in Lancaster county, Nebraska.
Given under my hand this 18th day
OF December. A. ID. 1894.
FRED A. MILLER, Sheriff.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-12-15
SHERIFF SALE.
First Publication Dec. ID.

Notice is hereby given, that by virtue
of an order of sale issued by the clerk of
the district court of the Third Judicial
district of Nebraska, within and for
Lancaster county, in an action wherein
John Hutchinson Kerr is plaintiff
and Robert NJ Kirkham ct al are de-
PENDANTS. | will. at o'clock p. m, on
the 18th day of Jaruary A. ID. 1895, at
the east door of the court house, in the
city of Lincoln Lancaster county, Neb-
raska, offer for sale at public auctio
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-12-15
HU NJ PHI r EYS'

DR.. Humphrey Specifies scientifically and
carefully prepared Remedies. used for years in
private practice and for over thirty years by the
people with entire success. Every single Specific
4 special cure for the disease named.
They cure without drugging. purging or reducing
the system and In fact and deed the Soy ereign
Remedies Of the World.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-12-15
Look at these
prices.

Rogers triple plate knives and forks, for
merly $3.50 now $3.50 per set.
Rogers teaspoons, formerly $3.50, now
Rrgers desert spoons. formerly s4.Oo, now
$3.50
Christy bread knives, formerly 10 cents,
now 80 cents.
Christy knives per set, formerly 81, now
60 cents.
Singl baking and roasting pans former
prices, 15 90, D. so and 80 cents, now
10, To- 20 and % cents
Donble roasters, former price s1.OO, s1.2s,
and $50, now 60, 20 and 90 cents.
Stoves $2.75 and upwards.
/, !. HILL \ BRO.
1908 O street.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-12-15
SILVER
DEMONETIZED.

We might talk to you until
we raised carbuncleS on our
threats and you would not
appreciate the force Of our
reasoning half SO quickly as
by inspection of the stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

and Mrs. Henry Stanwood, late of San
francisco, Cal. His father was the late
Judge Asa Wildes of Newbutyport. Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Davis and George
L. Wildes arrived in the city, yesterday.
As yet the hour of the funeral has not been
decided, but i. will be on Thursday. The
remains will probably be taken to his late
home in Skowhegan, on the 9.15 train, to-
day. Mr.. Wildes had always been a strong
Republican, was very pleasant, genial
gentleman, made many friends, and was a
man thoroughly familiar with railroad mat
t.rs. He was well known throughout the
State and the news of his dea.h was re-
ceived with great sorrow.
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Railroad and Steamboats,.
Bangor & Aroostook R. R.
M IT. Arrangement
hwHT Of Trains
-LAAS. In Erect July I'D, ga
: In ERECT July I'D, '9a

LEAVE Portland. 1875 A. NJ; Augusta, "a a.
NJ; wateryiile, $50 A. NJ; Bangor, go A, NJ.
Arrive Lagrange, Sos A. NJ, Sehee, s4S A. NJ;
. IS A. NJ; Gree nvile, io,Ss A. NJ. kineo, isSi
NJ; Milo, $50 A. NJ; Brownville, S.4s A. NJ; X.
l. WORKS, $50 A. NJ; Twin Dam, 9,45 \. NJ;
Island Falls, Hos A. NJ; ossield, li,eO A. NJ;
Houlton, li5S A. NJ.
LkAvs Portland, lilo A. M; watervillc, l.to
I. NJ; Bangor. $50 2. NJ. Arrive Lagrange, Ans
2. M; Sebec, s.is Z. NJ; Dover, S.Ss L. M; Gull
ford. $40 I. NJ; Mouson, ESQ L. NJ; Greenville,
EOS PM; Milo, OF L. NJ; Brownville, AIS 7. NJ;
Grinds,onc, ass L. M; sherman. EOS 4. NJ;
lsiand Falls, .& L. Nj; oakheid, go 7. NJ;
Houlton, SIS L. VI.
LsAvs Portland. lilo A. NJ; watcrvillc, lao
7. NJ, via Newport and Dexter. Arrive Gull
fond, +oS L. NJ; Monson, ~ L. NJ, Groonvtllc.
$40 7. NJ. kiueo, 40 L. Ma
LsANR Portland, 90 Z. NJ; Augusta, a.i6 L.
NJ; Waierville, ; n 7. NJ, via Newport and Dex.
ter. Arrive 6uifotd. as L. NJ; Monson, $50 L.
NJ; Greenville,7 e5 L. NJ.
NJ; Guilford, 6,Ss A. NJ. Dover, 6,ss A. M,;Sebec
7.l6 A. NJ. Katahdiu Iron, Works, $40 A, M.
HrownvIlle. 6.so NJ. Milo, ass A, NJ, Lagrange
lo,5i A. NJ. Augusta. il.Sl a. Mirortland l,2S T.
LkAvE Houlton. $50 A. NJ; oakacld, so A,
NJ; Grindstone, 10 30 A. NJ; Norcross, io.SS A.
NJ. Brownvile, Has A, NJ; Milo, ii,SS A. NJ
Arrive Bangor: 20 z, NJ; wateryillc. 3.iS L. NJ:
LEAvE knoo,oi5 AN; Grccpyille, ll,Si AM;
Monsoon jet, l2.2s L. Nj; Guilfofd. l2.i2 L, NJ
Arrive via Dexter 4 Newport, Waterslc, NIB
Il, NJ: Augusta, S4 p. M; Portland, 5.e5 T. NJ.
lEAvE kineo, LIS l.. NJ. Grtenyiile,S25 L. M;
Monson 50 I. NJ: Guilford, 4SS L. NJ, Dover Is
Foxcroft. 4 SO 7. NJ; sebec. 5l5 L. NJ. katahdin
Iron Works, 400 L. NJ; Houlton, 2.0A l.. NJ:
oakfeld, 2ti y. NJ; Island Falls, y 90 Z. NJ. Sher-
man, $50 T.. NJ; Gnndstone, A5o L. NJ; Twin
Dam, 1. Is Z. NJ. Brownville. $40 L. NJ; Milo,5 ~
4. NJ; Lagrange, 5,5S L. NJ. Arrive Bangor. 40
l.. Nj; watervillc 10 90 z, NJ; Augusta, Ioa2 A.
NJ; Portland, lao A. NJ.
Y. W. CRAM, General Manager.
BANGOR, July 18th, 1871. july
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WHAT IS A BARGAIN 2.
The Dictionary answers with definitions, we answer
by GIVING EXAMPLES.
Anyone who inspects the following, will never
need to ask what bargain is again.

case best quality new Fall Style Prints
at only 8 cts. per gard.
All our best quality l2 cent Ginghsms
marked down to only 8 cts. per yard.
Best Apron Ginghams 8 cent quality
down to 3 cts.
New Fall Outing Flannels at 5 &c 8 cts.
in choice styles.
Elegant soft, finish Bleached Cotton,
full yard wide, never sold less than 10 cts.
Sale price only Z cts. per gard.
Choice yard wide unbleached sheeting,
sale price only 8 cts. per gard.
Good unbleached all Linen Crash, l6
inches wide. Sale price 8 cts. per gard,
worth cts. .. ....
lot Ladies Night Robes cut high large
sleeves, IA tucks in the yoke, sleeves, neck
and down the front, trimmed with wide Ham,
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Railroad and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Arrangements Of Trains in Effect July
list, 1894.
Passenger Trains Leave Augusta as
Follows:
THROUGH TRAINS.

GOING WEST-6.25 A. M. for lewiston
Rockland. Portland, Boston and Montreal; 945
A. M. for brunswick, Lewiston, Pennington,
Phillips. l,angeley, Rockland. Portland and Bos
ton, connecting for White Mountain points and
Quebec; IL IS express Portland and Boston; 24s
and $50 p. M. for Brunswick Bath, Portland,
Boston, II 90 2. NJ. might Pullman) every night
for Lewiston, Bath, Portland and Boston; LIS A.
NJ, for, land and Boston.
GOING EAsT-L45 A. N. might express) for
Skowhegan. Belfast, Bangor, St Stephen, ST.
John and Aroostook county; $50 A. NJ. Bangor,
Bar Harbor, Old Town and Bangor Aroostook
Iisiroad; 9l2 A. NJ. for Wateryille, Skowhegan;
246 L. NJ. Express Tor Bangor and Bar Harbor
Moosehead via Dexter; 3.47 7. NJ for Waterville,
Oakland, North Arson, Bingham. Skowhegan,
Belfast, Bangor, ST. Stephen, st. John and Aroos
took county; As p, NJ (mixed for Watcrville)
9,l5 A. NJ, (Sundays only for Waterville and
Bangor; 2.46 T. NJ. Sundays only,) for Water
VILE, Bangor. st. John and AroostoOk county.
The Night Pullman Train going East at 145 A.
NJ, going West at IL 90 Z. M runs every night
Sunday included, connecting for and from Lewis
ton, but not to Skowhegan on Monday mornings,
or 10 Belfast Dexter or beyond Bangor excepting
TO Bar Harbor) Sunday mornings.
The day trains going West at 945 A. NJ, 1920
Sundavs) and East at 2.46 T.. NJ, run
daily. Sunday included, between Boston. Lewis
ton. Bath, Bangor Bar Barbor and St. John.
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w. B. Getchell, c. E., Of this city, has
made set of plans Of the sewers for Hal
DWELL, which will show the plan, grade
ocation, etc. The arrangement will be
different from that in Augusta, manholes
being placed 90 that the pipes can essily be
leaned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

burg, never sold less than 10 cents. Sale
price only 40 cts. Not more than two TO
customer.
Printed Lawns and unbleached Seer
suckers down from 10 to 6 II cts.
A few Sateens and Zephyr Lawns marked
down from IL l-2 to 8 cts. to close.
Elegant clean white Cotton Batting put
up expressly for us, call and see it.
Ladies' and Children's Hats at o &c 10
cts, worth four times the above prices.
A few Flowers and Ribbons at almost
your own price.
Remember we are sole agents for
ThOmpsOn's GiOre FITTING COrsets.
Special prices on Ladies and Childrens
Hosiery and Jersey Underwear.
Do not fail to see the above and many
other bargains now on sale.
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Mr.. Bradbury of Bradbury & Morrison
laundrymen, left for Lewiston, yesterda,
afternoon, by team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

In the window of the Fuller drug store
appeared the following sign, yesterday
Something for suckers" The goods, 70
which attention was called, were nipples for
nursing bottles. -
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Higgins Orchestra has played for ever,
entertainment given in the Opera hous'
since August IL, when it was open for th'
season.
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J. B. Orman, wife and two sons OF
Pueblo, Col, Mrs. f. M. Hibberd and
Miss Cora E. Luce Of Union, are stopping
at the Cony house. the guests OF V. \.
Luce. They drove out to Togus, yestef-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Towns Of Caribou,
are visiting Mr.. Towns sister, Mrs. W. H.
johnson. They will 60 TO Norrilgewock
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. johnson,
where a family reunion will be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

W. II. Van Cor OF Waterville, formerly
proprietor of the Arlington house in thu
city, was here, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

Rev. J. s. Williamson and family will
return from Bangor, today, where they have
been visiting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

L. c. Cornish, ESQ.,, and wife, have re-
turned from a visit of several weeks at
Small Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

1t is reported that the Dirigo Business
College will be opened again by Mrs. II. B
Cspen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

Mrs. Sarah Murphy and Miss Nora Far
rell, have gone to New York and Phila
delphis, to make visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

Marshal Bean, Deputy Marshal Bachel
Ter, Policemen Chase and Parker, were II
Bath, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

The Ladies Relief Corps will commence
its regular meetings at G. A. R. hall, Thurs
dsy afternoon, at the usual time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

Miss Blanche Sullivan Of Belfast, was in
the city, Tuesday, visiting Miss Lottie
Morse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

st. John the Baptist Band will furnish
music for the Catholic fair to be held in
October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

Seth Williams Post, G. A. r., will have
a course of entertainments this fall, Boston
talent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

Mrs. +. T.. Norton and daughter will
leave, today, for Lewiston. to pass few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

VIM. W. McField and wife of Boston
are passing few days at the Cony.
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C. A. Price, superintendent of the Gan
nett & Morse Concern, writes that he is re-
covering and says that he expected TO pass
his vacation in the mountains 10 Vermont
but has been in bed since going there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

Higgins Military Band will play in
Meonian hall, Monday evening, election
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

Governor Cleaves arrived, yesterday
afternoon, on the PAS train, from Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

TIE pipe not arriving has caused delay
in the completing of the State House sewer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

Two trees have been cut down in the
south Jail yard improving its appearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

Hon. L. T. Carleton was in the city,
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

The polls will open at . o'clock, Monday
instead of at 10, as has been customary.
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W. Johnson Of Cospers Mills, was in Au
gusta, Tuesday.
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Miss Chapman of Waterville, was guest
at the Cony, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

Hon. S. S. Brown Of Waterville, was in
the city, yesterday.
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A new siding is being built on the Elec
trio Road, this side of the Plains.
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Four prisoners let out Of Jail, yesterday
leaving 4j.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

Forest J. Martin of Waterville, was in
the city on business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

Miss Josie Spinney of Waterville, was
visiting in the city, yesterday.
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ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.

run daily, Sundays included. run Sundays only
Through tickets TO California and all point.
South aud West may be had of f. ii. Walker
ticket agent, Augusta the only Office in Augusta
selling ia all routes and checking baggage fire.,
of expense.
PAYsoS TUCKER. Vice Pres. and GenI Manager
+. T.. BooTHBY, Gen'i Pass. and Ticket Agent.
Portland, June Is. 1894.
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Miss Mildred Thoms returned from
Mount Vernon, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

A patent has been granted TO Mr.. E..
Gage of this city, on joint for articles Of
wood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

The Unitarian Society expect to have a
course of lectures this fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-05

II. d. Eaton, and d. P. Foster of Water
vile, were here yesterday.
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C. C. Libby was here from Pittsson, yes
terday.
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AUGUSTA LOCALS.

E. W. Boynton went to Eastport, yester-
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-03
DETELopMENT or THE C0NSTITUrON
FOURTH LECTURE BY GENERAL HARRISON At
STANFORD UNIVERSITY

FOURTH LECTURE BY GENERAL HARRISON At
STANFORD UNIVERSITY.
Stanford University. Cal. April Since General
Harrisons lecture two weeks ago the eX-fresldeht
has been hunting ducks in the Sacramento Valley
and enjoying himself at Napa Soda Springs. The
oact of his outing is noticeable in his darker com
,lexon lecture is no longer given twice as here
tofore the entire audience being accommodated
Monday afternoons. General Harrisons fourth iect-
ure to-day was THE Development OF the Na-
tional Constitution OutIived the Early Attempts
of the Colonies Unite Before the Revolution. IT
included sketches OF the New-England Confedera-
ton of Si3 and later Colonial conferences ana plans
Of the Union presented by William Penn ana hchJA-
min Franklin The first attempt at union was
caused by the hostile attitude or Canada ana the
Dutch province of New-York This confederacy OF
united colonies OF w-EnCland was looked upon
with suspicion by the Crown. but yet the advantage
Of union was recognized from a royal point OF
view and up the time England gained possession
of Canada her efforts were In idVor Oh Noiohia
union Frequent conferences took place between
the Colonial Governors between delegates ana De-
tween General Assemblies. In los. aiter the secohu
call for an American Congress. BenJaInlh franhIIn
presented plan for union when Is OF the greatest
imnortance to Americans because of its distinguished
author and because some or It's most important po
visions were incorporated into the present Cohstiu
The lecturer paused to make comparison ,l.n be-
tween the manner OF appointment OF minor Govern
neni officials under Franklin plan by the couhci
70 pe apProTeu ~ pos1iasters by Congressmen
and the approval by the President. How far IN al
vance Of The time Franklin wds can be seen IN ms
sdvocating q form OF Government substantlaIy me
same as was adopted thirty five years idte., aiSo
In the unanimous rejection oi the pan & 10y AZ r rrle
Colonies The proposl aon good, but premature
Tbe failure of ali the efforts of the crown ~ thhk
about Coleman union was caused par y ~, a.,
mai every proposition involved an admission or the
nower OF Parliament. The Union began win tAe
ro"tnentaI Congress Of l774. ard since has been
continuous This Congress exercises a SOVEREIGN
authority by be T.c Congress Gl Of i5 was principally
chosen by popular conventions The next porTR he
1Tnion preceded independence. and was recosnlzed
by every American as the necessary a1hIecedent;;
~, anenience was declared by united colonies. ana
cbiived by the United States. state governments
were organized in the Union az part 3l H. 40 40
State was ever independent No one state ever
sent an Ambassador TO foreign court no one state %
sver had lis flag recognized on the high seas lnde-
ncodence was as impossible to the indVlduai colony
after Yorktown as before Bunker Hill Union was
&C essential to permanence to the procurement
Of ,ndenendence. The several States were not even