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Evening star., 1895-04-18
WANTED-HOUSES.

WANTED-TO BUY IN NV, Z OR s-RoOM
house; ami; latrobe: good yard and parking;
800 cash. remainder monthly installments; cost
not over $4,000. Address RESPONSIBLE, Star
ONCE, for three days. It,
WANTED-F YOU HAVE A SMALL HOUSE AND
lot in East Washington for sale send me your I'D
dress and cash price. I can sell 1t. JOHN f.
DONOHOE. 808 East Capitol st. ap17-3t'
WANTED-HOUSE IN CITY; OR 8 ROOMS;
bath, hot and cold water; would pay part cash
and part in real estate and manufacturing stocks
Address II. B. T.. Star ofhce. ap17-3t'
wANTED-BY APRIL %. NICELY FURNISHED
house NV; gentleman and wife; children;
rent not to exceed $50; ref. given L. NJ. c.,
Star Office. ap17-2ts
WANTED-sMALL OR MEDIUM-sIZED FURNISH
ed house, May /, low rent, by gentleman and
wife (no children; unexceptional references given
and required Address A. L. p, Star office.
ap16-3ts
Evening star., 1895-04-18

FOR RENT = REMINGTON TYPEwRrTERS AT
the REMINGTON OFFICE; modern machine: per-
feet condition guaranteed. with stand: delivered
free in dty; one month applies on purchase Of
new when directly following rental
WYCkOFF, SEAMANS & BENEDICT.
d19-n Cor. Sth and il SITS. ".
Evening star., 1895-04-18
FOR SALE-BICYCLES.

FOR SALES.--FUTURE PNEUMATIC. COST $780,
for only SIS; in very fine condition; just thor
oughly overhauled. j. B. MCQUEEN, 110S E st.
NV. WIstai's), until pm. apis
FOR sALE-LADY'S COLUMBIA, $50; LADY'S
Crawford new. $50; ladyss Victor, new, SO;
cost $14O, S65. Installments If desired. $50 9Th
st. mh22-lm
FOR sALE-95 CAPITALS" 20 LBS; PRICE,
500; fully guaranteed with several pa tented
features; few OF former years make rednced
to SIS, with 80 trimmings; also guaranteed;
up II. S. OWEN MIG. Co., 1923 n. Y. ave.
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-02-21
THE NEWSPAPER Law.

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The advocate., 1895-03-20

bonds shall bear interest ct the rate Of 4 per
cent. per snnum payable semi.annually.
SEC. 9. To enable said city TO raise the nee.
essaTy FUNDS TO pay said bonds, and any inter
ess that may have accumulated thereon before
maturity, 8S the same natures 90 provided in
section l OF this act, the said city, by and
through the proper officers, is hereby author
lied and empowered to levy and collect spe-
eial tax upon all taxable property In said city,
not TO exceed in any one year One.tenth Of q
cent on the dollar to be levied and collected
as other taxes In said city, and such taxes
snail be In addition 20, and shall not be limited
BY the PROVISIONS Of section S8 Of chapter 81,
compiled laws OF Kansas for the year OF
1881. And the funds thus raised shall be
used for the purpose Of paying such bonds
and interest thereon, and for no other puP.
Pose And no greater amount shall be levied
In any one year than that necessary to pay
such OF said bonds as will mature that year
and the interest thereon.
SEC. 8. On the presentation OF o petition
signed by three hundred resident tax payers
OF said city therefor, the mayor OF said city
shall immediately Issue proclamation for o
city election to be held, giving at least ten
days notice thereof, by publication in the
Fort scott Monitor for the purpose Of submit
ting to the electors Of said city q proposition
to issue the bonds OF said city, for the pur.
pose mentioned In section one OF this act, ex-
cePt as above prescribed, said election shall
be held and conducted In the manner by law
now provided for the holding OF other city
elections OF said city.
SEC. 4. Those voting for said bonds shall
have printed on their ballots "FOP the bonds"
and those voting against said bonds shall
have printed on their ballots "Againsb the
bonds"
SEC. 5. II upon q canvass OF the returns Of
said election tt shall appear that the majority
OF the electors voting at sald election are In
favor OF Issuing bonds, the corporate authorl-
ties for said city shall issue the same for the
purpose and in the manner specified in sec
tlOn one Of this act
SEC. 6. This act shall take effect and be in
official state paper.
hereby certify that the above bill oriRi-
mated In the senate and passed that body Feb.
ruary %, 1895.
JAMES A. TRoUTMAN,
President Of Senate.
March 5, 1893
W. L. Brown,
Secretary Of Senate.
Passed the house March 2, 1893
CHAs. E. LoBDELL,
Speaker Of House.
March 8, 1895
FRANK Il. BROWN,
Chief Clerk OF House.
Approved S:SO p m, March 8, 1895.
E. N. MORRILL,,
Governor,
STATE OF KANSAS,
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
l, w. G. Edwards, secretary Of state Of the
state OF Kansas, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing Is q correct copy OF the
original enrolled bill now on lle in my ofice.
In testimony whereof, / have hereunto sub.
scfibed my name and affixed my
lsEALI official seal, this 10th day Of March,
&c. EDWARDS,
Secretary OF State.
By T. S. SLOWER,
Assistant Secretary Of State.
The advocate., 1895-03-20
[PublishedlM 20, 1895. ]
Senate Bill No. 500.
AN ACT

Requiring the payment of certain premiums
to the fire department OF incorporated cities
by fire insurance companies doing business
in this state, for the purpose OF creating q
fund for the benefit OF the members Of the
flre departments OF such cities, and pFoVid.
ing for the collecting and distribution Of
the same.
Be u enacted by the Legislature of the State Of
Kansas:
SECTION 1. That every fire insurance COM
pany, corporation or association not tncor-
porated BY the laws OF this state, doing bust
ness In any incorporated city OF this state,
having or that may hereafter have regularly.
organized fire department., under the control
OF the mayor AID council Of said city, and
having in serViceable condition for Are duty,
fire apparatus and necessary equipments be-
longing thereto, to the value Of $1,000 OF up
wards, shall return to the superintend-
ent OF insurance just and true
account, verified by oath that the same
Is true account Of all premiums
received from fire.insurance business done Ia
such incorporated cities during the year end
ing December 8lst, or such portion, thereof as
they may have transacted such business in
SUCH cities. Such return must be made by
said companies within sixty days after the
Slst day Of December OF each year.
SEC. Every fire insurance company afore-
said shall within sixty days after the Blst day
OF December OF each year, deliver and pay to
the superintendent Of insurance the sum Of
two dollars upon the one hundred dollars,
and at that rate upon the amount Of all pre-
miums written on fire and lightning within
the limits Of such incorporated city, during
the year ending December 31st,ln each year, or
for such portion Of such period as said com.
pany shall have done business In said city.
SEC. 3. Every such company shall keep ac-
curate books OF account OF all business done
by them on fire and lightning insurance
within the limits OF such incorporated city,
In nPH fahN In aafA
returns made by such company, as provided
for In section OF this act, be apparent IL shall
be the duty OF the superintendent Of insur-
ance TO investigate said returns and collect
the amount which he shall find to be due.
SEC. 4. Every fire insurance company who
shall neglect to keep such books Of account
as aforesaid, or shall fail or neglect 70 report
or pay over any Of the money due on prem
iums received as Aforesaid, RS the times and
In the manner specified In the preceding sec
tion Of this act, or shall be found upon exam
tnation 70 have made q false return OF busl-
mesa dono BY them, shall for each oflense for.
The advocate., 1895-03-20
Published March 20, 1895.
Senate Bill No. 56S.
AN ACT

To legallze certain issue of bonds Of the city
OF ChSnute, In NeOsho county.
Be q enacted by the Legislature Of the State Of
Kansas:
SECTION l.. The bonds issued by the city Of
Chanute, a city Of the second class situated in
NeOsho county. Kansas, to the extent OF forty.
two thousand five hundred dollars, under the
authority Of section one, OF chapter forty
eight Of the laws OF Kansas, 1893, for the pur.
pose OF erecting waterworks for the use OF said
city, dated March II, 99,besring6 per cent in.
terest from their date, payable semi-annually
the principal payable In not less than ten or
more than twenty years after their date. All
OF said bonds having been registered hereto
fore In the Office OF the auditor OF the state OF
Kansas, be and the same are hereby declared
valid, and existing obligations OF the city OF
Chanute, and are In every respect legalized ;
and the said city OF Chanute Is hereby au.
thoEiZed 10 issue, sell and deliver said bonds
as provided In said act.
SEC. 9. This act to take effect and be in
force from and after Its publication In the
official state paper.
hereby certify that the above bill origi.
mated Ia the senate and passed that body Feb
ruary Is, 1896.
JAMES A. TROUTMAN,
President Of Senate.
W. L. BROWN,
Secretary Of Senate.
Passed the house February 26, 1896
CHAs. K. LoBDELL,
Speaker Of House.
February %, 1895
FRANK L. BROWN,
Chief Clerk Of House,
Approved; $40 p. m, March l, 1896.
L. N. MORRILL,,
Governor.
STATE OF KANSAS.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE,
l, w. Q. Edwards, secretary of state Of the
state OF Kansas, do hereby certify that the
sooye and foregoing Is true and correct copy
Of the original enrolled bill now on ils in INV
Office
In testimony whereof, have hereunto sub.
scribed my name and affixed my
lsEALI official seal this 10th day Of March,
1896.
w. @. EDWARDS,
By 7. S. STovER,
Assistant Secretary Of State.
The advocate., 1895-03-20

county, in payment Of costs and expenses In.
CURED, and expended by said H0dgeman
county In case OF state OF Kansas Vs. CoFdella
Short, O prosecution for murder instituted In
the now dtsorganized county OF Garfield, and
taken by change OK venue TO HOdgeman
county, and prosecuted at the expense Of
Hodgoman county.
SEC g. The auditor OF state Is hereby au-
thorized to draw his warrants on the treas
urer OF state In favor OF the county treasurer
Of Hodgem8n county for the sum OF one thou
sand eight hundred and eighty dollars and
fifteen cents for the purpose mentioned In
SEC. 8. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after It's publication In the
official state paper.
/ hereby certify that the above bill origl-
mated In the house and passed that body,
February, 180a
CRAs E. LCBDELL,
Speaker Of House.
FRANK L. BROWN,
Chief Clerk OF House.
Passed the senate March /, 1895.
JAMES A. TRoUTMAN,
President OF Senate.
March 6, 1895.
w. l. BROWN,
Secretary OF Senate.
Approved: S:p. m, March 6, 1895
E. N. MORRILL,,
Governor.
STATE OF KANSAS,
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
/, w. G. Edwards, secretary OF state Of the
state Of Kansas, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing is q correct copy Of the
original enrolled bill now on file In my
office.
In testimony whereof, have hersuntO sub
scribed my name and affixed my
[sEALl official seal this 10th day OF March
1895
w. G. EDWARDS,
Secretary Of State.
By T. s. SLOWER,
Assistant Secretary Of State.
The advocate., 1895-03-20
Published March 20, 1895. ]
Senate Bill No. 6SS
AN ACT

Authorizing the city OF Fort Scott to Issue
bonds for tbe purpose Of purchasing she
6nildtng9 and grounds OF the Fort Scott
Kansas Normal college and repairing the
same.
Be 4 Enacted by the Legislature of the State of
Kansas: y"
SECTION l.. That the city of Fort Scott. in
the county OF Bourbon, be and is hereby au.
thorized to Issue the bonds OF said city in any
sum not exceeding sixteen thousand dollars,
or so much thereof as may be necessary, for
the purpose OF purchasing the grounds and
buildings OF the Fort Scott Kansas Normal
college and for repairing the same. said
bonds shall be issued In denominations of mot
less than five dollars nor moro than one hun
dred dollars, and shall not be sold for less
than par value aud shall mature as follows:
one sixteenth OF the whole amount actually
Issued shall be due and payable on the first
day OF February, 1900, after the same are issued
ana sold. And one-sixteenth OF the whole
amount issued shall be due and payable on
the hrst day Of February OF each year there.
after I'll the whole are paid IN full And such
The advocate., 1895-03-20

and June 90th. 1897, and deficiency for fiscal
year ending June SOEh, 1895.
Be q Enacted by the Legislature Of the State
Of Kansas:
SECTION l. The board of managers shall,
upon the taking effect Of this act, appoint 9
commRndant for said home, whose salary shall
be fixed by the board Of managers, but shall
not exceed the sum Of one thousand dollars
per annum and the board Of managers shall,
upon the recommendation Of the command.
ant, appoint such subordinate officers as may
be necessary, all Of whom shall be inmates OF
physician who may be selected outside by the
charged ex union soldiers. Such subordinate
commandsnt for inefticiency or misconduct;
but in case OF removal or dismissal detailed
statement Of the fact upon such dismissal or
removal so ordered shall be reported to the
board OF managers by the commandant No
person shall be appointed to any ofice pro-
Vided for by this act unless he Is an honoFably
discharged ex-union soldier, sailor. ormarine,
aud served during the war of the rebellion.
The commandant shall hold Office for such
time As may be fixed by the board of mana.
gers, and be subject to removal at any time by
. majority vote OF said board, subject to the
approval OF the governor.
SEC. q The board of managers shall render
70 the governor full and detailed report OF
their transactions for each fiscal year. such
report 10 be hled not later than July 8istin
each year. These reports shall be printed and
The advocate., 1895-03-20
AN ACT

10 provide payment to the county of Hodge.
man, for costs and expenses, expended and
incurred In the prosecution and conviction
Gor the murder Of Cardelia Short, q criminal
OF Garfield county.
Be q Enacted By the Legislature Of the State Of
K0asgs:
sRcTIoN l. There Is hereby appropriated
ont Of any money in the treasury mot other
wiao Appropriated, the sum Of one thousand
eight hundred and eighty dollars and neteen
ogntg 10 30 paid 70 the kreasprero OF HodgsmAn
The advocate., 1895-03-20

Relating to the State Soldiers Home, and
making certain appropriations for said home
and repeating chapter 14S of session laws Of
1898, for the fiscal years ending June 3Oth 1896,
and June 90th. 1884, and deficiency for fiscal
year ending June SOth, 1895
The advocate., 1895-03-20

Published March 90, 1851
House Bill No. 1O5.
AN ACT
The advocate., 1895-03-20
sTATE on KANsAa
Published March 20, 1851

House Bill No. $50
The advocate., 1895-03-20

Be Il Enacted by the Legislature Of the Stats
Of Kansas:
The advocate., 1895-03-20

To legallze certain issue Of bonds Of the city
Of Chanute, in NeOsho county.
Be Il enacted by the Legislature Of the State O
Kansas:
The advocate., 1895-03-20

Be 4 Enacted By the Legislature Of the State Of
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-05-01
Commissioners Sale,

By virtue of decree rendered at
the May term, 1894, of Terrell SUI
perior court in the case OF ALA
Brown ct al. heirs at law of E. o
Brown, deceased, against Georgia c
Brown and B. F. Davis, admins
traitors of E. O. Brown and Georgia
L. Brown ct al, we, as commission
ers, appointed by the court in said
decree, will sell before the court
house door. in the city OF Dawson,
said county, between the legal hours
OF sale, on the first Tuesday in May,
1895, the following described proper
tv to Wit: One city lJto the west
side of Main street in said city,
said lot fronting on Main street
about % feet and running back
about 80 feet, and upon which is sit
uated a brick house, said lot bounded
on the north by store house and lot
of estate of Thos. J. Brown, deceased,
east bv Main street, south by store
house and lot Of Susan NJ. Brown,
and west by narrow street or alley.
Terms of said sale cash, and made for
the purpose of division among tho
heirs at law of E, o. Brown, deceas~
ed. april 2nd, 1895,
L. A. LOWREY,
r. l.. MELTON,
j. W. F. LOWREY,
S. r CHRISTIE.
Commissioners.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-05-01
Won Get Strong,

if you're a tired out or run down" wo-
man, with DR.. Pierce's FayOnie Prescrip.
ton. And, if you suffer from any
female complaint or disorder, you
get we'll. For these two thngs--to build
up women's ailments-this is the only
medicine that's guaranteed. If it doesn't
cure. in every case. your money is re
turned. GA these terms, what else can
be "iust as good for you I" buy? The
prescription" regulates and promotes
all the natural functions, never conflicts
with them. and is perfectly harmless in
anv condition of the female system. II
improves digestion, enrches the blood,
brings refreshing sleep, and restores
health and vigor. For alterations, dis:
placements, bearing down sensations,
periodical pains, and every chronic
weakness or irregularity, it's a remedy
that safely and permanently cures.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-05-01
SHOT In The DARK.
AN ATTEMPT TO ASSASSINATE
A STRANGER
while He Was Standing IN a Church Door
A Negro who Is Now in jail
Confesses the Crime.

Confesses the Crime.
At a negro church called Jerusalem,
about five miles north of the city and
within three hundred yards of the resi-
dence of Captain W. B. Oxford, an at
tempt was made to assassinate a strange
white man on Friday night, between six
and seven o'clock, while he was sanding
in the door of the church during show
er of rain.
The man who came so near losing his
life was Joe S. Wheeler, of Lucerne,
Ala. and until Gently was an engineer
on the Alabama Midland railroad. Since
being out of employment Wheeler has
been going through the country selling a
device for sharpening knives, scissors,
yazOrs and other Instruments, ana, Wnen
desired, sharpened them himself. Fri
day he did considerable work IN and
around Parrot, and awhile before sun
down left there to come to Dawson
Night overlook him near Jerusalem
church, and, not being familiar with the
country or road, he stopped at the mouse
OF a negro named Aaron James TO inquire
If he was travelling In the right dIrectlon
for Dawson. Upon r. .iVlr the desired
Information he resumed his journey, ant
W as soon forced TO take refuge from
shower of rain III the door of the church'
He mad been standing in the church
door but few mGmen when the iona
report of a gun reverberated throughts e
air. flash Of lightning had revealed
MS. position, and an attempt had been
matte to take his life. Fortunately TOR
him, however, the assaSSin's aim was too
high, and tn" greater portion OF the load
entered the church door just above ms
head. A few of the shot uttered his face,
while number penetTai ed his lett eve
The WOuld-be murderer Fl d In the dark
ness, and the intended victim went to
tie home of Mr.. }. q. Fitzpatrick, where
he was taken in and cared Tor.
When the citizens of the DeighbOrh0od
leaned what had OccI rret they set to
work TO find the gull y man. Aaron
James and his nephew, Frank Walker
We're suspicioned, aad Saturday afternoon
they were arrested and brought to the
city by Messrs Coop 1edder and }. 5.
Jones. they had been in Jail but a
short while while when James decided
that he would like 20 regain his liberty
and told the officers that Walker was the
man who shot Wheeler, and he had tried
to prevail upon him not to do so. Walk
er finally admitted that he was the guilty
party, but gave no reason for his crime.
james was released and returned home.
Mr.. Wheeler was able to be in Dawson
Monday. lie is a middle aged man of
mole than ordinary intelligence, and
pade favorable impression upon all
who met him. His wounded eye wa /"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-05-01
TRIMMINGS.

Valenciennes Laces and Edg-
ings, Sevilla and Oriental La
ces, Saxony and Dentelle eros
Venise, Black and White Silk
Laces, English Point Lace,
Hamburg Edging and Insert
ing. Also Edging and Insert
ing on Swiss, white and color
ed, Feather Edge and Finish
ing raids, in all colors, Silk
Belts and Buckles.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-05-01
PARROT PARAGRAPHS.
A Curiosty, Mad Dogs, Picnics' and Per-
sonal Items.

sOn8A 1COmSs
Mr. T s Pipkston has quite curiosi
ty of a fungus character. 1t mas Some
what the appearance and form OF cactus,
hnt il Igrew from no root. 1t is about
two feet long with projections OF three
or four inches in length az intervals OF
four or five inches. 1t formed IN the
winter season in flower pot Those
who have seen it say they have never
before seen anything similar to 1t.
Several mad dogs have been killed
around PARROT within the last two or
three weeks, and other are frequently
making their appearance. 80 tar no
one has been bitten by them, out rhe
fear of these worthless mad ours keeps
the community in continual dread On,
for a legislature with sufficient courage
to pass dog law.
The Parrott school has held up re-
markedly well so far. New pupils are
being enrolled occasionally, and the
prospects are very fiattering tor much
larger attendance next term.
Messrs. Otis and Richmond Statham,
who have been attending lectures at the
Baltimore medical college, have arr yea
fore returning.
There will be picnic at Mr.. kenney 5
mill. three miles west of Parrot, on
next Saturday. All are invited t. come
and bring we'll filed baskets.
Mrs. Goneke, the mother Of our fellow
townsman, Mr.. c. G. Goneke, was here
last week to witness the marriage OF MI
Goneke and Miss Willie Bats
Miss Maggie. Statham, Of Richland'
was the guest of her uncle, Mr.. john
StathaGl, few days OF last week
A sabbath school was organized at the
Methodist church Sunday with MI.
Ralph Anthony as superintendent.
Miss Powell, of Worth county,,is here
to spend some time with relatives ana
friends in and around ParrOtt.
Nj. Josie Bats spent few days OF
last week in Parrot visiting his aunt
Mrs. Ma rshall,
Professor Calhoun, of Morgan, has
been in PARROT on business.
Mrs. Rutherford made a flying trip to
Columbus few days ago.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-05-01
TO DEDICATE A CHURCH,
THE PRESBYTERIAN WILL Do
THIS EARLY IN MAY.

tBs d.
ciate. Excellent Music to Be Feature.
Protracted Meeting to Follow.
On Sunday the Presbyterians conclud-
ed their arrangements looking to the
dedication of their house of WORSHIP.
This ceremony will be performed by the
Rev. j. B. Mack, of Fort Mill, >. o.,
whose eloquence as preacher is well
known in Dawson.
The dedication will take place on
Sunday, May 10, and will be most
int resting. -,
The music for the occasion will be
under the direction of Mrs. Edward Z.
Britton, who has been especially request
ed 10 take charge of this by the member
ship and church session. This insures
some exquisite singing for the dedication
as Mrs. Britton's ability in this line is
conceded by all.
After the dedication there will be
preaching in the Presbyterian church
every night for a week, and the indicl'
tons are that there will be much interest
in all the services.