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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1896-11-26

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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29
SAFELY LANDED.
An Expedition Reaches the Coast
of Pinar Del Rio.
Large Quantity'of Arms, Ammunition
and Supplies in Patriots Hands.
The Expedition Comprised Large Number
of Well Armed Men Ready for Service
Gen. Bazan Leaves Santa CLARA
Manuel Martinez valengua Shot.

HAVANA, April 2S.-The Cuban SYM
pathizers in this city are rejoicing over
the receipt of trustworthy intelligence
that further aid for the insurgents has
arrived. An expedition with a large
quantity of arms and ammunition
has safely landed on the coast OF
Pinar Del Rio and the supplies are
now safe in the hands of the patriots.
The expedition comprised large num-
ber of men, all we'll armed and, equip
ped for instant service. No details are
iriven as to where the expedition was
from, but there is no doubt of it's hav-
ing safely evaded the Spanish warships
and troops
Col. Zubia reports that the troops
under his command met band OF reb-
els on the San Jose estate near CANA
juani A brisk fight followed in which
the rebels lost four killed. The in
surgents retreated, but were followed
by the troops, who again attacked
them. The rebels made a stout
resistance, but could not withstand the
fire of the troops and were compelled
to retreat, leaving II dead on the field.
The troops, according to the report,
had only three wounded in both fights,
claim that has seeming act OF i'm
probability.
While Col. Pintos' command was re-
connoitering on the Conchita estate
near Mariel, a rebel band under Perico
Delgardo was encountered. The insur-
gents occupied strong positions in the
Rubi hills, but the troops dislodged
them and pursued them into the mount
aims. The loss of the insurgents is said
to have been heavy. They left IL dead
on the field and two men who were
wounded died later. The troops had
seven wounded.
Gen. Bazan has left Santa Clara. 1t
is stated that he has been ordered away
on an important mission. Among the
documents found on the body of Jose
Alfonso, the rebel leader, who was
killed near Cardenas, was circular
ordering him to respect the property OF
Americans.
Manuel Martinez Valengua was shot
Monday morning in the Cabanas for
tress for rebellion and arson.
There is no news concerning the
movements of Maceo, who is still in the
province of Pinar Del Rio.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29
Here Are Some Of EN-;

One case Barker A Bleached Muslin
at exc yd., worth 10c.
One case Lonsdale "A Bleached Mus
lin at exc yd., worth 10c.
One case Black and Red Prints at 4c
worth &C.
One case Shifting Prints at SIC a
yd., worth SC.
One case full width Sheeting at 1875
yd., worth 1Sc.
One case full width Bleached Sheet
ing at 15c a yd., worth zoe
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29
COMPLETED.
The River and Harbor Appropriation Bill
Reported to the Senate.

The River and Harbor Appropriation Bill
Reported to the Senate.
WASHINGTON, April 2S.-The senate
committee on commerce Monday COM
pleted the river and harbor appropria-
ton bill and it was reported to the SEN
ate The committee struck out and re-
duced appropriations aggregating $631,-
s5s, and increased on inserted items ag'
gregating 81, 661, 800, making net
increase of S2,O29,S ,S32, the bill now car
rying total of S12, 444, $50. The i'm
provements placed under the contract
system were increased net by SS,5o4,-
4O3, leaving the total of this form of
liabilities to be provided for by future
appropriations at $50, ,225,61S.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29

10 Boxes Clausen's Condensed Cocoa
nut. The finest and best Cocoanut for
custards, puddings, pies, etc; sells all
over at zoe can, a full half pound. 1t
is double strength, and therefore will
go as far again as other kinds. Our
price per can this week, only Sc.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29

Tremendous Stock of goods will
arrive from now on. Our buyers caught
or to some of the landslides the past
two weeks. Don't buy one cents worth
of anything until you have seen our
goods and prices. We know you will
want to kick yourself if you do We
can't tell you little bit of what we
can show you.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29
Cloudburst at RAYMOND, la.

DUBUQUE, Ia, April 2S.-A cloud
burst at Raymond, east of Waterloo at
two o'clock Tuesday morning, washed
out the track and derailed the Illinois
Central fast limited for Chicago. Two
coaches were overturned and several
passengers injured, none, however,
DANGEROUSLY,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29

16 Boxes Celluloid Starch; requires
no cooking. The best starch in the
market, sells everywhere at 1Oc pack
age. Our price this week only sc a
package.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29
Can't. Nellie Crossman Resigns.

BALTIMORE, April 2s.-Capt Nellie
Crossman, of Corps No /, of the Saliva
tion Army, has resigned, and it is said
will soon take charge OF division of
Ballington Booths Volunteers, which
is now being recruited.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29
The Case VIII BE Filed Away.

BARDsTowN, KY, April 2s.-The re-
naming indictments against 'Darnley
Beaufort in the Nelson circuit court
will be filed away. 1t is possible that
he will be indicted for petjury when
the next grand jury meetsi
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29
wonderful, Surprising
and Unusual are the
BARGAINS!

We are offering this week. Our buy
ers have returned from New York City,
Boston and Philadelphia, with some OF
the greatest bargains we have ever
had the fortune to secure, and as the
quantities are limited, you are invited
to come without delay and inspect our
offerings at the lowest prices offered
anywhere.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29

LACES, LACE SETS and LACE COL
LARS.-We can save you more than
you have an idea it could be so, if you
will take a look and see what we have.
The latest patterns.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29
Rev. Knapp Wants a Trial.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, April 2S.-Rev. Geo.
P. Knapp, the American missionary
who was recently expelled from Bitlis
on charges of sedition and who the
Turkish authorities endeavored to de-
port from Islsanderoon, will probably
come to this city to demand trial be-
fore the representative of the American
government.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29

We have surprising Bargains for you,
this week, and you mnst come soon to
get them. Make dollar by saying it.
It's easier than working hard for it.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29
Thread Combine.

GLASGOW, April 2s.-It is reported at
Paisley that the Coates and Clarke
thread manufacturing business will be
amalgamated and that a central agency
will be established in the United
States
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29

Our late purchases arriving daily
and will be opened and sold at prices
less than other houses have paid for
them. Don't doubt us, but come and
see for yourself.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29

25 dozen High Bust Corsets, called
goth Century, at only 49c; worth every
where S1.00
25 dozen Summer Corsets, all sizes, at
SOC and 45c, worth soc and Csc. THE
LARGEST STOCK OF'CORSETS in the
city.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29
Population of Paris.

PARIS, April 2s.-The census of Paris
up to March 80 shows the French cap.
ital to have population of 2,511, ASS,
an increase of s7,s5o, chiefly outside Of
the Notifications
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29
Destructiye Fire in Paris, Tex,

DENIsoN, Tex, April 2s.-The south
side of the business portion of Paris,
Tex, was destroyed by fire Tuesday
morning. The Western union and tele-
phone Offices were burned. The esti-
mated loss is S35O,OOO
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29
Gunboat Petrol at Honolulu.

WASHINGTON, April 2s,-Information
was received at the navy department
Tuesday morning that the little gun
boat Petrol had arrived at Honolulu
from China on April IS and would leave
thence for San Francisco on April 22.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29

LAWNS-New, pretty and cheaper
than ever before; sold at &c for 10 cent
goods, at Ga for Is cent goods, at 10c
for 20 cent goods.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29

We have lot of Washing Tubs that
are scratched and scuffed, which we
will sell cheap.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29

We are making only Half Prices on
many lots of goods this week. Come
and see them. They are new, good
and stylish.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29
Opposed to Mckinley for Second Choice

DEs MONIES, Ia, April 2s.-The Iowa
A. p. A. through headquarters here has
issued circular to all councils calling
on them to oppose the second choice,
Mckinley, sentiment in the state on
the ground that he is opposed to the
orIar
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29

The Best Cigar in the U. S. for one
cent. Try one.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29
gains.

STRAW HATS, from sc to SOC. Bar
gains.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29

Good Chewing and Smoking Tobacco
in Alb. packages at Sc per package,
worth 10c.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29
DO YOU EAT EREAps

i Jacob Pfaff's is unexoeiIed. as are
also his Cakes and Ices. Finest
Neapolitan lce Cream that can be
made. Particular and personal at,
tention given to serving partiee-
receptions. weddings or public din. :.
ners. JACOB PFAFF,
Putnam st.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29
Look out for our SPECIAL
CJOTHING GSALE.

Mems Shirts and Underwear at cut
prices. We lead the procession here.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-29

Look out and keep posted on our
prices. We sell lower than any other
house at
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
AUGUSTA.

The city of Augusta, the capital OF
Maine which has been the scene of &C
many of the first Legislative battles and
triumphs of the great statesmen which
Maine has produced, is beautifully sit.
uated on the banks of the Kennebec riy-
or. Here it WAS that Hamlin and Fes-
senden first came before the public eye in
prominent way, and Augusta was for
many years the home of the illustrious
Blaine, and the old Blaine mansi ON, al.
most under the very caves of the State
capitol, is annually visited by thousands
OF ardent admirers Of tho Plumed Knight
of Americas politics.
Here too, SPEAKER Thomas B. Reed
made his hrst mark as legislator while
a mem Der Of the general court represent.
Ing the city OF Portland, and both he
anu Blaine served az Speaker OF
the Maine House. Augusta is 62 miles
from Portland and "A miles from Bangor
On the line of the Maine Central railroad,
and has also excellent steamboat oonnec-
lions with Boston.
Augusta was incorporated as the one
hundred and tenth town OF Maine in
Feb. 1897, and was once known as the
town of Harrington. 1t was made the
shire town of Kennebec county in 1893,
and was made the capital of the State in
1881 and u city in 1s49. The census of
1890 gives Augusta valuation OF 50, 152,-
800, and 2412 polls. Its present mayor is
Gen. Winfield S. Gfoate.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
THE LEWISTON CITY BUILDING.

the highest grade OF goods at minimum
cost. The product Of the company con-
slsts very largely of ginghams, fine dress
goods, seersuckers, damask table cloths,
and large variety of bed spreads, which
are hemmed and stitched ready for i'm
mediate use.s These goods are all rated
at a high standard and are disposed of
through their selling agents, Messrs.
Bliss, Fabyan & Company, of Boston,
New York, Philadelphia and Chicago,
the value of the annual output being
$1,000, 900.
The company spin, weave, dye, bleach
and finish all their own product on the
premises, which gives them many adj
vantages.
The officers of the company are Jacob
Edwards, president; Dexter n Richards,
treasurer; ID. j.. Pratt, agent; John e.
Kelley, superintendent. The history of
this great organization has been one of
steady and solid growth from its first
inception. Its products are known
everywhere and rate among the highest
IN grade produced In this country.
Lewiston Blcachery and Dye Works.
Among the extensive manufacturing
interest of Lewistons, there are none moro
prominent aud successful than the Lew
iston Bleachery and Dye Works, which
has grown from small beginnings until
it is to-day one Of the most complete
and extensive plants Of the kind in the
country. This enterprise was started in
1860 and was Incorporated in 1872, with
a working capital OF $500, 900 Aided by
enterprise, able management, good, pure
water in abundance, facilities and re-
sources unequaIed, this corporation has
made immense strides and is rated today
among the largest and most substantial
concerns of the kind in existence. The
business of the company is drawn chiefly
from the large manufacturers of textile
goods throughout New England, and the
several large local manufacturers of cot
ton goods. The plant occupied
embraces about ten acres of ground,
fully one-half of which is covered with a
group of substantial brick buildings
Systematically divided into the several
departments of the business. The plant
is admirably equipped with the best and
most approved machinery and appliances
and is operated by water power with an
aggregate o. 500 horsepower. The
various departments are under Compel
ent supervision and furnish employment
for o25 hands the year round. The
ofllcers OF tho company are Messrs. Geo.
Dexter, president; J. W. Danlelson
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06

treasurer; ana James A. walsh. aren't:
t tie latter having entire supervision of
INC business, with the following as direc-
eois: George Dexter, Thomas Wiegle-
MoSth, Geo. f. Faoyan, d. N. Richards
anu L. l.. Wood, all of whom are enter
Pilsihg and able men, who are connected
Win the large companies furnishing
goods Tor the bleachery, and who are in
lerested in promoting every important
measure that is for the welfare of Lew
lston's interests.
Hill Manufacturing Company.
olnce 1850 when this enterprise was
incorporated, the business has steadily
increased and today its product is favor
ably known and in demand in every
market in the country. The line of
goods manufactured include sheetings,
shlftlngs and Hills Temper ldem cot
tons, all of which are leading makes and
very popular with the trade. Also twills,
coutils and sateens. The selling agents
OF the Hill Manufacturing Company are
Messrs. Armory, Browne & Company of
New York and Boston, who find little
difficulty in disposipg of these standard
goods.
The factories are two large brick build
ings, each six stories high, the machinery
in which is operated by water power and
the plant affording employment the year
round to. 500 operatives
The mechanical equipment is of the
latest improved type of modern ma
chinery, including 54,20S spindles and
1880 looms. ~
The directors of the company are
Messrs. Samuel A. b. Abbott, F. L.
Richardson, Lyman Nichols, George F.
Putnam, Thomas Nesmith and Homer
B. Richardson. The treasurer Mr. F. L.
Richardson is located at No. 40 State
street, Boston.
Mr.. William D. Pencil, Lewiston, is
agent, and Mr.. Frederick Sands, clerk.
This extensive industrial enterprise of
the Hill Manufacturing Company forms
one of the most complete in the Pine
Tree State and gives every promise of
extending the scope of its operations in
the future.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
The Carman-Thompson Company.

No firm in the State of Maine has made
greater or more rapid progress in bust
ness than the Thompson Com
pany If Lewiston, steam heating engi-
neers and manufacturers and jobbers of
plumbing materials and sanitary spec
ialties. The house was founded under
Its present management in 1888; was in
Incorporated in 1892; and is today rated
among the largest and most progressive
concerns Of the Kind in New England.
dhey occupy four-story building 50xS0
II. II dimensions, fully equipped with all
the.latest improved machinery and appli-
ances known to the trade, WHICH are oper-
ated by steam power, giving steady
employment TO from forty to fifty skilled
mechanics.
The first floor is used for storing of
piping and tubing of various sizes and
styles, blacksmithing, forging and testing,
a stock room for small parts and the
heavy machinery used in pipe cutting
and threading. Here may be found some
OF the largest machines in New England,
with capacity ranging from 1-8 inch up to
~ inches in diameteraAll were made by
she Company and embody all the latest
End most approved appliances for rapid
and perfect work. VS. -
The second floor front is used for
offices, which are neatly fitted. drafting
rooms, etc., while in the rear portion is
light machinery and stock of all kinds.
The third and fourth floors are used
Tor storing plumbing and steam heating
supplies, pipe fittings, sanitary special
ties, &C., consisting of almost every
thing used in the trade. Their stock is
very large and covers a great variety of
styles and makes of the various manu-
lecturers. The Company are the only
Jobbers of this class of goods in Maine,
which include machinists' tools, &c,
The CarmanThompson Company also
make contracts for the supply of all
Kinds of steam and hot water heating ap-
paratus, and makinga leading speciality of
furnishing and setting up steam plants
complete for mechanical purposes. They
nave been entrusted with some of the
largest work in this line in New Eng
land and it has always given entire salts
iactlon. The company have recentlycom-
p,eted large contract for a mammoth
pant ior the operation of the New York&
NeW Haven Railway Company's electric
pant at Nantasket Beach, upon which
!1lal developed showed speed of So
niles an hour, with load equal to seven
cars. Another and more recent contract
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
Kelley, Spear g. Co.

One of the leading firms of ship build
ers in Bath is that of Kelley, Spear & Co.,
which was established in 1887, since
which time very progressive business
has been built up.
The firm is composed of Capt John r.
Kelley, Messts. d. w. Spear and C. F..
Sawyer. Mr.. Sawyer was formerly of the
firms of Goss and Sawyer and Goss,
Sawyer & Packard. He now personally
superintends the building of every vessel
that leaves these yards, and his long ex-
perience and practical knowledge war;
rant the turning out of none but the best
of work.
Since the year 1887, the firm has built
about so vessels with an aggregate ton
mage of $4,000 tons, exclusive of scows
and dredges. Among these may be men
toned the four-masted schooners ''Glen-
wood" 1850 tons; the "Massasoit," ,377
tons; the Charles Davenport 1926
tons and the Benz. Van Brunt," 1882
tons. In addition to these and many
other masted vessels, this firm has built
many barges, otc., for firms such as the
Staples Coal Co. of Taunton, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
BATH.

The center of Names great shipbuild-
ing interest is at Bath, shirs town of
Sagadahoo county. Thirty -nino miles
from Portland, Bath is easily reached
by the Maine Central railroad, and is
connected with Boston by thu Kennebec
Steam boat Line. One of Mains's thirty
ing coast cities, Bath has Il world wide
fame for the numberless gallant ships
and staunnh fishing vessels built at her
great shipyards.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
Hunt s. Stowe.

One of the most unique places of bust
ness in Maine and one which has peculiar
interest as connected with her great hunt
ing and fishing territory, is the establish
ment known as the ''Indian Agency at
Oldtown, Me-, situated at the head of
Main street, opposite the island belong
| ing to the Indian reservation, and owned
| by s. III. Hunt and j. r. Stowe.
| The stock carried is general one, sup
plying the varied needs of the Old Town
tribe of Indians with whom Messrs. Hunt
& Stowe deal almost entirely. They also
handle nearly the whole product Of the
tribe and display specimens of their work
from the fragrant ''sweet-grass" baskets
to the war clubs, snow-shoes and canoes
of birch bark and canvas which are SC
much in demand for their elegance of
build and finish.
Mr.. Hunt is now serving his second
term as Indian Agent of the State, and
has been in business in Old Town for
seventeen years. He was elected the
first mayor of Old Town in 1891, and is
at present a member of the board of
aldermen. He is we'll known Mason
and one of the foremost business men of
his city.
Conant s. Carr.
In 1878 Mr.. E. W. Conant built the
single mill in Oldtown, Me-, which laid
the foundation for the firms present
thriving business. Employing 16 men at
its start, it now requires the services of
25 trained artisans and will manufacture
this year 20,000,000 feet OF shingles of the
best quality OF cedar
This rapid increase in the output of
the firm is due to the good management
and native business ability OF its men,
bers, MI Conant, and Mr.. David Carr
who was taken into partnership about
four years ago.
The firm shipsentirely by rail, reaching
all points in Maine and New Hampshire
and selling also in Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
OLD TOWN.

Twelve miles north of Bangor on tie
Maine Central railroad is the historic
city of Old Town, once part Of Orono
and incorporated as city in 1891. One
of Names growing cities and possessing
her share of well-based business interests
Old Town has peculiar interest as being
the home Of the remnant of the Intli an
acres and gave the element of romance
which tinges the history of her carly
days.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
The Androscoggin Mills.

Inc Androscoggin Mills of Lewiston,
Me-, incorporated in 1860. Capital stock
100000. Employ 1000 hands. Geo.
+. Fabyan, treasurer; Bliss, Fabyan d.
Co., selling agents: Geo. w. Bean,
agent.
Bates Manufacturing Company. --
The largest, most complete and ex-
tensive industrial enterprise in Lewiston
and one of the most progressive estab-
lishments of the kind in the United
States is the Bates Manufacturing Com
pany of Lewiston. This great corpora
ton of capital and skilleA labor was
Incorporated in 1852, with a capital OF
$l,2o0,OOO The immense plant is en-
braced in series of imposing and sub
stantial brick buildings, five stories in
height; heated throughout by steam and
lighted by electricity. There are en-
ployed 1900 skilled operatives, who find
constant work at renumerative prices.
The mechanical equipment of the plant
embraces tho very best textile machinery
known to science, both Of foreign and
home manufacture, which include $500
spindles and 1.S07 looms, the whole be-
ing operated by never failing water
power, with an aggregate of 1000 horse
power.
Each department is Systematically ar
ranged and supervised by competent fore
men, and the system, order and perfect
harmony of the various departments is
such as to result in the production Of
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06

1t was pretty little love scene-the
picture they were looking at-and the title
was "Tho Old, Old Story.
"What is the old, old story?" she asked
artlessly.
ooh, reckon it is something about get
ting robbed by the umpire or something
Of the sort!" he Observation-Disclosures
Journal
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06

its length. This greatly lessons the strain
to which the horses are put in the back
ing in and out of small areas of space,
and the invention promises to revolution
ize the style and make of the heavy
wagon and truck of the future.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
In Boston.

Howell Beaconstreet-My cousin from
Connecticut is strange lad.
Mrs. Beaconstreet-Wh do you say SO?
howell Beaconstreet-Las night he said
TO me, You don't know beansp' Why,
mother, the leguminosie are the study of q
hfetime!-Truth,