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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-01
BRYANT Not Cantured.

FORT SCoTT, Kan, Dec. 23.-George
Bryant, the Missouri Pacific shop en-
ploye who shot his wife and her
father, has not been captured. Search
ing parties were out all Sunday night
and yesterday, but no trace of the
fugitive has been found.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-01
nlnrler nanIes a stnrr

WASHINGTON, Dec. "a. = Chairman
Dingley of the ways and means COM
mittee denies the story that the EAST
ern members of the committee, led by
Chairman Dingley, are not disposed to
look with favor upon reciprocity" in
framing q new tariff
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-01

CARACAS, Venezuela, Dec 24-fa<
lie sentiment is growing more favora-
BILE to the boundary arbitration treaty
with England. The opposition to it Is
dying out and the treaty surely will
be accented
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-01

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 24.-Several
weeks ago General Harrison was
robbed of a gold watch belonging to
his wife. He offered a reward for it's
recovery, and yesterday he received a
package from Chicago containing the
nnnfnh
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-01
A west super,or. wis, Bank Closed.

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, Dec. a4.--Tfe
Bank of West Superior, capital saD.OOO
and surplus S5o,oOO. suspended this
morning ms n direct result of the fail
sres OF the banks OF aiiI 'esota asd
illinois
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-01

MADRID, Dec. "a Ell TEMPO asserts
that a high political parsonage is to be
sent to Washington to confer with the
officers of the government regarding
the relations between Spain and the
limited States
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-01
10 They Are.

Jinks-I think those street musicians
are great gamblers.
Dlhks-H0w SCI
JiAks-They're playing for money all
day leV3-Iilustrated Monthly.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-01
Great Floods in Greece.

ATHENS, Dec. 24-Great floods in
Northern Greece have caused an over
flow of the Salambria river. Enor
nous damage has been done, villages
have been inundated and number Of
persons have been drowned.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-01
sy finishing arti-
ltc., for the holi-
irmined to have
old year all to
nead resting

hClO lCollhS
Ion, which, by the
-. subtle but sweet fra
.hinding me of the girl who
80 q, to me year ago, aud, strange
to say, I'm a bachelor yet; but that's
neither here nor there regarding my
strange visitor and what he said to
me.
AS l said before, my head was
thrown back in very restful position,
and the light was shaded by crimson
silk affair that created a rosy, mellow
twilight through the room, which, to-
gether with the warm glow Of the fire,
caused me to congratulate myself upon
my good fortune in having so many
comforts. even though was obliged to
work with my pen night and day, al
most, facing so many disappointments,
disagreeable editors, and all that sort
of thing.
And then, as my mind drifted from
one thing to another, the happenings
OF whole year, the new friends had
made, the old ones who had gone
away the clock struck 10. had still
two hours with my departing COM
rade, two hours before 1 would be
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-01
Not One Of the Mlner. perI.hea.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec 22.-A can
vass of the homes of miners employed
in the baltimore mine, where the ex-
plOsinn occurred, shows that all the
mcnseseaped
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-01
THE GRAND ISLAND SOLD.
Only Ono Bid of S3,OOO,OOO Made for
the Road.

HASTINGS, Neb., Dec. 24.-The public
sale of the st. Joseph &c Grand Island
railroad was held at the depot here to-
day. Edward Simonton, special mas
ter of st. Paul, Mimi, had charge.
There was but one bid and that was
by William Bull for Frank II. Olcott,
who represents the first mortgage
bondholders of New York. The road
sold for S., 200, 900.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-01
prosecutIng Attorney Mosby Dead

prosecuting Attorney Mosby Dead
lST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 24.-Joseph
Mosby, prosecuting attorney of Maries
county, No. died at st, Johns hospi-
tai. this city, OF css.seer aged 65 years.
He was cousin Of Genes- ,,,'as q
Mosby, the Confederate cavalry leader.
He was born at Harrodsburg, KY, but
come to Missouri when boy.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-01

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Hale
has received letter from Senator
Hoar, who is absent from the city, an
nouncing his opposition to the Cuban,
resolution end asking Senat9r iale
--.s.--as-f Aeuv wav that VI ''de-
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-10-14

The tn ri annual convention Of the
Sat Equal Suffrage Association will
be held at Carson City in Odd Eel
lows Hall October 80, 1897, beglnning
at 10 a IA sharp. Evening session
with program. consisting Of speaking
recitations, vocal and instrumental
music. All are cordially invited to
attend
The APPEAL wishes it distinctly uD-
derstOOd that when man sends a
political slate 10 this office to be pub
lished it must be accompanied by Il
five dollar bill to pay the compositors
for setting it up.
The San Francisco Post considers
the Examiners rescue of Miss Cis-
nerOe is Illegal and unconstitutional,
also informal and conducted in an Ut
derhanded and surriptitnus manner
without consulting Weyler or tue
Spanish Junta.
There is more trouble ahead in the
fAir litigation, 1t is said that Mis-,
| Craven now has il her charge a
natural child Of the late Senator who
will be sent to the front as a claimant
for his estate. TIE child is eight
years Of age and / Orn in St l. uis.
T"ere are other States 10 hear from.
Uncle Sam need pay no atteution to
challenge from Spain. She is tot in
his class. LIT her lick Cupa and get
! say
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-10-14
J. DoANE,
Carson City, Nevada. A Aprii 6. ISs7.

Bicycles, watches, parlor lamps and
many other things have been given
away, but | intend to put the other
gives" in the shade. Winter is coming
and it promises to be a hard one. Many
poor folks are liable to he in need 50
will help them out. | propose to give
one ticket for every 80 cent purchase.
These tickets Will be placed in a sealed
box in my store and on December 20, 1897
this box will be opened, and for every
ticket enclosed will give the Kings
Daughters cents to he put to the best
charitable cause. FIJI the box and seV-
cTal moro of them.
IOE PIATT
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-10-14

Attest:
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-10-14
Notice Of Appointment.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has been duly appointed and
qualified iy the District Court of the
First Judicial District Of the State of Ne
vada, Orm,by County, as the adminis-
traitor of the estate of Oliver Longa-
laugh, deceased, late Of said County.
SAMUEI. LONGABAJGH.
Dated, September 7th, IS97. inn
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-10-14
NOTICE..

At the regular meeting Of the state
Board of Examiners held Ap"i. @, 1871,
the following resolution MAS ;tdoprec:
RESOLVED. That the Ii"ard of Exam
ers shall meet on the first Tuesday after
the first Monday in each month for the
purpose Of allowing claims against the
state, m ! ali claims not in the office of
The Secretary of State on or before said
first Tuesday after the first Monday in
each month shall not be considered or
allowed by the Board until it's next
meeting which will be on the third
Tuesday of each month.
REINHOLD SADLER
EUGENE HOWELL
JAMBs K. Judge
Board of Examiners
Attest:
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-10-14
Notice to Trespassers.

Notice is hereby given that all persons
trespaSsing on the {! ton ranch, above
Cradlebaugh' will he prosecuted to the
full extent of the law. Hunters who
break the fences and shoot stock will he
legally prosecuted
GEORGE FUL>TUNE.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
Deaf HIS.

In Scarboro, Jan. 20, Miss Hannah E. Libby,
aged "a years 3 months.
Funeral on Friday afternoon at 1.3O o'clock
from her lateresidence. Scarboro. Maine.
In Eliot, Jan. l6, Miss Sarah j. Staples. aged
6S yeaes.
Id York. Jan. IS, Mrs. Mary Ann starkey
aged 80 years.
In Kittery. Jan. IS, Jessie Riley, aged 30 yrs
In Berwick, Jan. 81. Miss Sarah Jane Grant
aged go years.
In Auburn, JAN o. Arnold Palmer, formerly
of Palmyra, aged S5 years Z months.
In South Union, Jan. II, Mrs. Lucy A. CnHord
aged 25 years.
In Southwest Harbor, Jan. 81, H. H. Clark
aged Sc years.
In Newcastle, Jan. 10, Mary M. Bell, aged
66 years.
In Brownfeld, Jan. 1s, Mrs. Edward East
man, aged 80 years.
In Bangor. Jan. 81, Mrs. Hannah B. L. Bowl
er. aged So years. ,,,,,,,.
aged At years.
In Harmony. Jan. ID, Attic, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. s. W. Herrick, aged years.
In ROckland Jan. 20, Horace U. webster, IT,,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Horace n. Webster
In North Union. Jan. 20. Rufus stone aged
10 years.
In Union. Jan. 20. Isaac Walker. aged 73 yrs;
In Surry, Jan. II, Mrs. Ann Duify. aged "a
In Greenfield, Jan. II. David Littlefeld, aged
Ii Milford. Jan. 81. Mrs. Oliver Madden. aged
i In Srousville, Jan. 10, Miss Debble Munson.
In Lee Jan. is. Walter Coffin, aged Sc years.
> In Beverly, Jan. 10, A. j. Swanton. formerly
of Richmond. aged S3 years.
In WATERFORD Jan. IT, Charles Palmer, aged
% years.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
UNION MUTUAL'S ANNUAL.
Directors Elected and Report Read-Much
Enthusiasm Manifested Over the TO-
suits Accomplished.

The annual meeting of the Union
Mutual Life Insurance company WAS hold
at it's home office in this city yesterday
forenoon, and was attended by NUMBER
of the prominent men of Portland VINO
are polioyholders of the company.
Hon. Josiah II. Drummond read the
annual report of the directors to policy
holders, which was unanimously accepted
by the policy holders, and ELECTED many
cordial expressions of satisfaction at the
capable manner in which the affairs of
the institution had been conducted dur
ing the past year.
Hon. Percival Bonney, Hon. Fred T..
Richards, Arthur L. Bates and ). Frank
Lang were unanimously reelected direo-
ors for the term of three years, and Hon.
Henry B. Cleaves was unanimously
elected director for the period of two
years to fill the unexpired term Of the
late director. DR.. Thomas A. Foster
Some of the polioyholders who were
preent were: Hugh J. Chisholm, Theo-
dore @. Woodbury., Henry P. Cox, Col.
John M. Adams, Dol. y. E. Boothby,
Lyman NJ. Cousens, Hon. Henry B.
Cleayes, Hon. Percival Bonney, Hon.
Josiah H. Drummond, G. ". T. Cooling,
George E. Duncan. Hon. Frederick
ROBBIE. Hon. Marquis F. King, Bion
Wilson, William H. Looney, Esq, Gen.
Selden Connor, Edward A. Noyes, Frank
E. SAllen, J. G. White, 9. G. Harmon,
George E. West, r. G. Bradford, DR..
John T. Palmer, .Jr., William M. Marks,
William W. Mason, Charles H. Gilman,
and others.
The board Of directors subsequently
convened and was organized by the elec-
ton of the following officers:
President-Fred e. Richards.
Vice President-Arthur l.. Bates.
Clerk of the Corporation-Josiah H.
Drummond, Jr.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
Grand Trunk Railway.

Monday the Grand Trunk railway put
in force new regulation regarding BIZ
Cycle fares. In future wheelmen will
be charged tariff for the transporta-
tion of their wheels, varying according
to distance, in proportion to the rate
paid for the passenger ticket. Where
the cost OF the ticket exceeds $50 the fes
for carrying the wheel will DO six per
cent of the ticket rate. For less distances
the rate will be larger, mo fee being less
than IS cents. Bicycles will be carried
on passenger trains only when passengers
accompany them.
The Canadian Pacific railway has
adopted the same schedule of the bicycle
rates as the Grand Trunk railway.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
Funeral of DR.. william II. True.

The funeral of DR.. William H. True
was held yesterday afternoon at his late
residence, corner of Congress and Smith
streets. There was large attendance,
including mum Der of medical men and
a delegation from Thatcher post of the
Grand Army. Ihe post sent handsome
floral pillow, and there were other floral
pieces from the family of the deceased.
The services were conducted by Rev.
DR.. Parsons and Rev. Mr.. Luce of the
Chestnut street church. The Grand
Army burial servics was performed by
members of Thatcher post, and there
was singing by Shaw's quartette. COM
posed of Mrs. Halves, Miss Harding,
Messrs. Clark and Shaw. Today the
body W ill be taken to Freeport for buri-
al. 1t will be accompanied to that town
by the past commanders of Thatcher
post, acting as pail bearers. At Free
port the Grand Army post of that town
will send delegation to escort the body
to the cemetery.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
MAJOR GEN. A. p. HOWE.
Death of distinguished United States
Officer at Cambridge.

MAJ. Gen. Albion Paris Howe, U. 8.
A.. retired, died at his Concord avenue
residence at Cambridge, Mass, Monday.
Gen. Howe had been resident of Old
Cam bridge for many years since his re-
tirement from the army. He had been
i'll for long time, and death resulted
from general breaking up, the result
OF age, and his years of arduous CAM
paigning, while in the regular service.
He was n years of age. A widow and
family survive him.
Albion Paris Howe was born in Stan
dish, Me-. March 25, 1890. He was ap-
pointed to cadetship ia the United
States Military Academy. July /, 1887,
being then II years of age. He concluded
his course at West Point July !, 1241.
and was commissioned second lieutenant.
He was assigned to the Fourth United
States Artillery on the date of his com.
mission.
On June II, 1852, he was offered the
commission of brigadier general Of vol
unteers, and accepted it June 20, 1862
His careesr during the rebellion was 6
very distinguished one, and brought him
deserved recognition. He participated In
the battles of Malvern Hill, Manassas
South Mountain, Antietam, Fsedericks
burg, Charlottesville. Gettyst urg, Sa
lem Heights and Rappahanrock Station
During the Peninsular campaign III
commanded brigade of light artillery.
He was honorably mustered out OF
service, January 10, 1865. In July, 1866,
he was offered the commission Of lieuten
ant-colonel Twentieth Regular Infantry,
but declined. April 10, 1879, he was com
missioned lieutenant colonel Second Reg
imvnt Artillery The rank Of colonel il
the Fourth Regular Artillery was con
ferred on him April 10. 1882, and he was
retired from the service at the age Of 81
in June of that veal.
Besides his service in the two big wars
he was engaged in the campaigns against
the Seminole and Sioux Indians.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
FOUR VOLUME LIBRARY.
Condensed Wisdom and Information OF
fered to All Who Wish.

Many business men and women have
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at once an ency clopaedia and diotion.
airy, an indispensable cat ones elbow
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This need is supplied by the American
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paedio Dictionary, who offer this careful
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Moreover, 1t is a comprehensive encyclo
paedia in all branches of knowledge, &
scientific dictionary, making clear terIni
used In technical articles not familiar
to the average reader. and contains val
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erature. The work, published in foul
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In Introducing the New Revised En-
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have hit upon novel plan. A limited
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This not only makes q substantial say.
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AS before stated the New Revised
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office.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
School For the Deaf.

Miss Taylor, principal of the School for
of SIS, 900 from the legislature. This
will enable the school to accommodate
rs pupils, it's full mum Der, allowing $500
a year for the support of each. In New
York $500 year il allowed for each
pupil, and in Pennsylvania $3.50. At
present So pupils from the stnte and one
from Canada are enrolled, the latter
paying his own tuition. This mum Der
is all that can be accommodated with
the present appropriation. At the next
meeting of the city government the OF :
der providing for the transfer of the
school building from the city to the state
will be introduced.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
Funeral of MIR. Samuel Trask.

The funeral of the late Samuel Trask,
which took place yesterday afternoon
from the residence of his niece, Mrs. John
W. Dana, on Spring street, was a very
simple ceremony in accordance with
Mr.. Trask's expressed wish. Rev.
J. Carroll Perkins of the First Parish
church read selection of Scriptures and
offered prayer, after which the benedic-
tion was pronounced and the services
concluded. There were 10 pail bearers.
the interment being at the convenience
of the family. There was a very large
attendance for the deceased had very
many friends, and was besides, very
popular clubman.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
MARRIAGES..

In Saco, Jan. 81, Edwin Plummer and Miss
Alice WEIGH.
In Livermore falls. John L. Cummings and
Mrs. Lillian L. Town.
In Boothbay, Jan. IT. Wendell p Kimball
and Miss Lillian May Bourbette
In Damariscotta Mills Frank e. Rafter of
Damariscotta and Miss Winnlfred Kayanaugh
OF Damariscotta Mills.
In Madison, Jan. 1S, Joseph Black and Miss
Clara Cyr.
In Skowhegan, Jau. 10. Gustavus S. Foster
and Miss Mabel Steward.
In Pennington, Jan. 10, John E. Cunningham
and Mrs. Annie l.. Cousins.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
DR.. Simpsons Case.

DR.. John L. Simpson, (known in Port
land as DR.. Harropl, was to have ap-
peared in the municipal court Monday
NOR ming on the charge Of perjury in CIV
ing testimony in the trial of Callahan vs..
the West END street railway COMPANY
of Boston in December. 1895. The case
was postponed until tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27

SURPLUS, Actuaries' per cent,
Maine Mass, and New York
PORTLAND, ME-. January s, 1897.
The under signed have this day examined the
Securities of the UNION MUTUAL LIFE IN
sURANCE COMPANY, in the vaults of the
Union Safe Deposit and Trust Company, and
find them as stated in the Schedule.
(Signed,}
FRED E. RICHARDS,
President,
ARTHUR L. BATES,
Vice President
JOSIAH III. DRUMMOND,
PERCIvAL BONNEY, Finance
MARQUIS F. KING, Committee
EDWARD A. MOVES, and
FREDERICK RoBIE, directors,
FRANK E. ALLEN,
SELDEN CONNoR,
j. FRANK. LANG.
HENRY B. CLEAvEs,
8. W. CARR.
Insurance Commissioner Of Maine.
PORTLAND. Me-, January II. 1897. j.
have this day compared the Scneaule OF
Assets, as found by the Finance committee III
the vaults of the Union Safe Deposit and Trust
Company, at their examination made January
8, 1897. with the Statement of Assets on the
books of the Company. and hereby certlly mat
(Sieped.i PERcIyAL BQNNEr. .
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27

themselves richly rewarded in return by
the service he renders their souls.
ERNST PERABO.
Boston, January %.
The Schubert concert by the Rossini
club next Thursday evening is directly
in lime with the ideas of Mr.. Perabo.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
The Winter Meeting of the York Cor

The Winter Meeting of the York Con
ference of Free Baptist Churches will be
held at Biddeford, Me-, on February Sd
and 9Th, and tickets good going Febru.
cry I'd to 4th inclusive. and good return
ing on February 9th, will be on sale al
all Boston & Maine stations in Maine.
Inquire of Station Ticket Agents for in
formation.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27

pIeEent time. These conditions which
have prevailed have given this country
real object lesson of what the express
sion "hard times" signifies. An inter-
val Of business paralysis like the last
three years would hardly he selected vol
UNFAIRLY by an ambitious management
as a fair or average period in which to
make record for comparison with other
years.
The Policy holders of this Company
have each had personal experience since
1898 such as will cause them to remem-
Der and recognizes the obstacles that have
been so difficult to overcome in order to
prevent an actual shrinkage in the CAPT
tai Of financial and commercial corpora
lions, and we believe they will beasatis-
fed with the knowledge that since 1888
this Company has increased its Assets
$3.50, Ola, its Surplus S278 055.23, and its
annual Premium Income $14s, 57837.
Respectfully submitted,
FRED E. RICHARDS,
President,
ARTHUR L. BATES,
Vice President,
JOSIAH ii. DRUMMOND,
PERCIvAL BONNEY,
MARQUIS T. KING, SDirectors.
EDWARD A. MOVES,
FREDERICK Robe,
FRANK E. ALLEN,
SELDEN CONNoR.
DAVID G.. HAMILTON,
j. FRANK. LANG,
HENRY b. CLEAvES,
F0RTY-SEvENTH ANNUAL STATEMENT
oFTHE
Union Mutual Life Insurance Company,
OF PORTLAND, MAINE,
For the Year Ending Dec. 81, 1896.
FRED E. RICHARDS, President.
ARTHUR L. BATES, Vace President.
J.FRANK. LANG, Secretary.
Net Assets, December 81, 1896 $6,473,4ss.9 90
Assets sets appreciated (Bonds) in 49, -
$e,52s, 49s.ss
RECEIPTS.
Ps re-. sal Y.:a;:a.. s1,11o, 5,s g
|
$11O777945
Interest, Rents, etc. s14,0o7.25
-------s1.421,7s 1856. 20
|
$7,945,2s5.6s
| DISBURSEMENTS.
Death Claims. $46e,O2754
Matd Endowm'ts, 1a7 oeA ~
| Disc'd Endowmts Ioh1o4.fl
| Surrendered Policies 100, 1922. 90
| Dividends. annuitieS,
| taxes, and all other
expenses .......... 539, 264.2s
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27

Even oatarrh, that dread breeder Of
concentration. sucoum bs to the healing
infinences of Thomas Electric Oil.