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The Van Buren press., 1898-10-15
SPANISH COLONIES.
Derivation of the Names and Causes
of the Changes Fi&Tt Have
Hecn Made.

What IS now Snown as the island OF
Cuba has had fiv" names, and, curious
and PARAGON cal as il may appear, It's
earliest-so far ns will ever be known
is its latest, its first is its fifth.
Columbus called it Juana, in honor
of the son of Ferdinand and Isabella,
Prince John.
Ferdinand dying, it then received his
name.
Subsequently il became known as
Santiago. after he patron saint of
Spain, Saint Iugo,
Still ater it became known as Ave
Maria.
The present name, Cuba, Is the title
Columbus found the aboriginal in
habitants to have bestowed upon the
island.
1t would be difficult TO believe that
the Spaniard, with his innate and in-
herent regard for the romantic and
out the name of Cuba. Indeed, for the
same reasons it is not clear why he has
tolerated the name as long as he has.
For in the Spanish language "cuba"
is either task u tub or topper. Fancy
one speaking Of the "lslapd of Topers"
or Tub Island OF the isle of Work.
Nor does it follow HAT because the
designation Ladrone islands is syn
onymous with "lslaHd of Thieves" the
above reasoning is Irregular. La
drones" was title bestowedby Magel-
1an's sailors-and not without reason
and consistency, it appears.
Magellan preferred to style them
the Islas de las Velas Latinas (IslaGd
of the Lateen Sails.
The Jardines, the Prazeres and the
San Lazarus archipelago were names
conferred by later navigators, ac-
cording to their whims.
Las Marianas, the name by which
Spain recognizes the islands, is an ap-
pelation conferred in 1868, in honor OF
Maria Anna of Austria.
Rico" in Spanish means "rich' or
"noble.' Porto" ii will be obvious
means port" And there You have 1t.
1t is probable that when Plutarch,
Ptolemy and Pliny spoke of the For
tunate Isles" they had reference To
| what are now known as the Canaries.
The derisa ation of the term Cana
ries" is open 10 discussion. The elder
| Pliny mentions ''Canaria' Zone OF THE
largest of the group), "so-called from
the multitude of dogs of great size
On the other hand, it is assert ed that
the name WAS suggested by the fact
that the bird of that name is native
of those islands.
The first theory is The more logical
one, it being more ilsely that the bird
received its name from the islands
than that the islands were named in
consideration Of the birds.
The Philippines were so-called by
Cillalobos in honor of Philip, king OF
Spain. the exact title of the archipel
ago being Samar Fiipina.
Ealliec in the same century-the six
teenth-the Spaniards spoke of the
group as the Isles de Poniente. while
the Portuguese. who considered them
selves a part owner of the islands. re
ferred 10 them as the isles de Oriente
Magellan, considering the Ladrones
and the Philippines as one group, gave
the one name to all. San Lazarus.
The Carolines received their name II
honor of Cdaries IT, of Spain from Ad
miral Francesca Lazeano, in 1865
! Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Van Buren press., 1898-10-15
SITUATION SlMPLIFIED.
Facts He Was Not So Cruel to
the Young Folks.

"Did you say that young man Is
painter?" inquired the old gentleman.
who can be very stern on occasion.
"Y-yes," replied his daughter.
"Well. there IS no need Of prolonging
the discussion. I'm practical man, of
course. l know that when your moth
Ell married me, | didn't have much
wealth. ] am willing to sit down and
agree with you on the question of
whether love is a matter OF eternal
affinity or mere propinqvity. But for
the purposes of this particular case, l
am not going to admit anything be-
yord the proposition that when a man
marries, the kind of business he Is en-
gagei in ought TO be taken into con-
siderable by the girl and her parents"
"You mustn't be hasty. father"
I'm hot hasyy. I'm willing to use
all the time necessary 70 make it abb
solntely PLATA to you that I won't hear
of your marrying the young man.
''You mean" she exclaimed. indig-
nantiy, that you can contemplate
your own career and assume to look
down on Waiter simply because he is
IN trade"
81 thought you said he's painter?"
"He is"
That's all care to know"
"But. father. you were a carpenter
once. And I'm sure that house and
sign pairter-"
rs Walter house and sign
painter?"
Certainly"
"H'n! Perhaps ] have misiudged
him. When you and he reach any def
mite programme tell him to cali on
me ana Wen figure on how much it
will cost to set hiIn up in business for
himself fr-Merllhis SciInitnr.
The Van Buren press., 1898-10-15
TIE VILLAGE CHURCH.
Unlike the modern temple

Ondlke the modern temple
The little building white
Had no gayly freseoed ceiling,
Or stained glass windows bright.
There was no costly organ,
Or fashios'a ehe.i TO sing,
But pleasant are the memories
That round the old church cling.
The high seats in the building,
With cushions faded red,
The quaint, oldfashioned pulpit
With sounding board Ger head,
The aged pastor, feeble,
Who preached of joys above
And read from little psalm book
The old hymns that we love.
Once more I see a maiden
In the old familiar place,
Her yellow curls are floating
Around her girlish face;
Her singing, like a wild bird,
Comes back through vanished years.
Gently, Lord, Oh, gently lead US
Through this lowly vale of tears!'
That bird voice. ringing clearly,
Seemed to us SO strangely sweet,
AS every Sabbath morning
She sat In leaders" seat;
Her eyes, so blue and dreamy,
Were filled with unshed tears
As she implored: "Oh. give us
Rich grace in all our fears"
Uncultivated, natural,
That voice in music rose
Like wild bird soaring heavenward.
In hymns that brought repose.
And deep peace gently stealing
Ger all, in sacred place,
As sweetly she repeated:
"Oh, refresh us with thy gracew
To-day In a church of fashion
! listen to quartette,
With hymns and variations
10 modern music set;
And ! think the old tunes sweeter
OF years now passed away,
When yellow haired young singer
Could the emotions sway
Ray Laurance. in Good Housekeeping &
The Van Buren press., 1898-10-15
The Plumber I'm War.

The Licutenant-Is that one Of our
men over there in that field?
The Orderly-It is, sir.
"Who Is it?"
"Fassett. the plumber"
"What is he doing in that onion
patch ."
Looking for leeks, sir."-Yonkers
StAtesman.
The Van Buren press., 1898-10-15
SIeenfnn Roons

The suggestion made by an expert
that in building a house places should
be arranged in the plan of the sleep
ing-rooms for the beds is a wise one.
Few persons consider this matter at
all until the moment of need comes,
when it is found that there is no space
in the room where the bed will be out
of a draught and permit adequate
ventilation-N. y. Post.
The Van Buren press., 1898-10-15
An Erc tn nn.Inr.s-

Fuzzard-Why do you call Mr.. wv
ham. the undertaken, a wolf in sleeps
Jothing2
Muzzard-IIe doesn't ever drive the
boys out Of his green apple orchard
y. Y. journal.
The Van Buren press., 1898-10-15
DreSSinn for Tomatoes.

Yolks of six eggs. one tablespoonful
each Of butter. salt. sugar and mus
tard. Cream these carefully and add
half pint OF sweet milk and half
pint OF yinegar.-N. Y. Ledger.
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sn He Nna.

Prim-Hello, I'D man. You are the
last man ] expected 20 meet.
Proue-Iudeed? Well I'm the last
person you've metz. Z. journal.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-09-03

pretty gifts. A very pleasant af-
ternoon and evening was spent by
the young folks.
Byron Joy is now located at
Watertown, S. D., as general agent
OF the Consolidated Adjustment
Company, and is reported to be
prospecting. He expects to be at
home about the first of November.
Ben Bergerman, who has been
in this city during the past week,
closing up the transfer of his es-
tablishment to M. S. Rafeld, re-
turned Thursday morning to Pu-
eblo, and in the future will devote
his energies exclusively to the city
store. Mr.. Bergerman made
many friends in this city, who will
regret his departure. He says his
stay among us has been both
pleasant and profitable, and his
patrons can return the compli
ment with the best of grace.
Fruit and vegetables in frst-class
condition will always find a ready
market at good prices in any city.
In order to be in good condition
at their destination, however, the
growers will realize much better
results by packing their products
in crates especially designed for
the purpose. A. H. Paulsen, the
local representative of Wells
Fargo, informs us that in previous
years growers of fruit, tomatoes
and other vegetables shipping from
this station have been in the habit
OF using baskets, with the natural
result that their products have
been more or less damaged in
transportation, and the prices
realized have been very low.
Crates will cost hut very little
more, and the prices received will
more than make up the difference.
lanes McNeen, the lumber dealer,
has ordered a supply of these
crates, and will be able to supply
the growers before the shipping
season opens. We believe the
growers will profit by giving
them trial.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-09-03

Fine Jewelry-Fisher & Larsen.
Buckley & Hart have plenty of
money to loan on good farms.
A fine assortment of lamps, in
elegant designs, at Jamieson's.
Highest cash price paid for fat
cattle, calves, poultry and produce
at the Columbia Meat Market.
The hour for commencing the
evening services in all the churches
will be changed tomorrow from
500 to 1890 o'clock.
Rev. Robt. Coltman left on No.
Thursday morning for Palmer
Lake. He will return Saturday
and conduct the usual services,
both morning and evening, at the
Presbyterian church.
The ladies Of the w. C. T. U.
will meet on Tuesday, September
6, at 3 p. M, at the home of Mrs.
H. c. Worley, on Cimarron ave-
nue.. AS we hold our annual cleo
ton of officers at this meeting, all
members are urgently requested to
attend.
The La unta cannery COM
menced operations this week, and
has force of about forty people
at work at present. The tomato
crop is just commencing to come
in and will be in full swing before
the end of another week, when the
cannery force will be doubled.
The output this year will break
all previous records.
The friends of Miss Aleatha
Venable, to the number Of about
thirty, at her invitation last Mon
day afternoon gathered to cele-
brate her fourteenth birthday. The
party was held at the residence oi
Rev. F. w. Hart, where Miss
Venable has made her home dur
ing the past two school years. The
The young folks amused them
selves with various lawn sports
during the afternoon and after par
taking Of sundry cooling refresh
ments joined their hostess in an in
spection Of a generous array oi
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-09-03
LOCAL AND personal ,rtn..

Joys tor Jewelry.
Did you get watermelon
Trade at the Palace drug store.
Hay rides are too expensive. I'll
walk.
Oak chamber suits from $50
up at Howard's.
Jelly glasses and Mason fruit
jars at Thompson's.
Melvin Bros. pay fancy prices
Tor fancy fat stock. See them.
The public schools of t.s.s city
will open Monday, September 5th.
Eight per cen: money for city or
farm loans w. II. Gibson, Cen
tral l,.ock.
Jameson has just received an
elegant new stock of carpets, art
squares and rugs.
You can never complete a nice
Sunday dinner without going to
Melvin Bros. market.
The Y. w. c. T. U. will meet
in the Methodist church Saturday,
September grid, at 3 p. m.
Mrs. Lyman J. Miller and chill
dren returned Wednesday morning
from an outing of several weeks at
Beulah.
r. f. Fisher, who has been at
the various mountain resorts for
the past month, is expected home
next week.
Uriel Higbee, 81 Higbee, found
time while in town last Wednes-
day to call and have his name en-
rolled on the TRIBUNE list.
Mrs. D. w. Carpenter, who has
been visiting relatives in New
Jersey during the past two months,
is expected home next week.
Mrs. r. E. CHATTER had aiS ex-
hibit Of the standard square inch
dress cutting system in the art de-
partment Of the Rocky Ford fair.
The Price-Draper Clothing Co.,
had very neat and we'll arranged
exhibit from the local store at the
fair, presided over by Charles Ora
hood
A depot has recently been erec-
ted at Swink station, which is
supplied with Wells Fargo Office
for the accommodation of melon
shippers.
Do You PAY RENT?-I have two
small suburban properties that
will sell on easy monthly payments
and low interest rate. Call and
see about them.-Frank Finney.
Miss Maud Beck, one of the
popular teachers of our public
schools, returned Thursday morn
ing from Ohio, where she has been
visiting relatives and friends dur
ing the past two months.
c. H. Ford and wife left on No
6 Thursday night for Ohio. They
will attend the national encamp-
ment of the G. A. r. at Cincinnati,
and visit friends at various points
in the state, returning home about
October Ist.
Tickets for the occasion of the
Trans Mississippi National Expo
sition at Omaha, June 1st to No
vember 1st, 1898, will be on sale
from May goth to October 18th.
Call at ticket Office for rates, route
and trains.-W. o. Skinner, agent.
Miss l. M. Holbrook, late with
Nine. Louise, New York City, is
competent to give you latest style
in trimmed, draped or plain vel
vet hat and will call at your home
for your order of same. Prices
very reasonable. Re-trimming a
specially.
Lee Ellis, who has been in
charge Of Bergerman Bros. store
in this city since it was established,
has returned to Pueblo and as
sumo his former position in their
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-09-03
of friends during his residence in

of friends during his residence in
this city.
A. E. Bent, of Lamar, was a La
| Junta visitor Wednesday.
Fisher g. Larsen carry the largest
line of jewelry in the county
A full and complete line of up
holstering goods at Howard's.
Highest cash price paid for
spring chickens and fresh ranch
eggs at the Bon Ton.
Miss Anna Brinker left on No. 6
/ Thu. slay night for Cincinnati,
! Ohio, to visit her parents for sew
eral weeks.
George Little left on No. 6
Wednesday night for Portsmouth,
Va, after a visit of several weeks
with relatives and friends in this
city.
! Will McRound, representing the
Sims Grocery Company, OF Atchi-
| son, Kansas, was in town Thurs
day calling upon his numerous
customers.
! Mrs. ]. E. Walker returned on
No. 6 Tuesday night from Colora-
do Springs and Denver, where she
has been the guest of friends for
several weeks past.
! G. ]. Evans resigned his posi-
ton in the shops Thursday and
will leave with his family for Kan
sas City shortly, where they will
make their home in the future
Ed Kirk, fireman of the mid
die division, located at Newton,
Kansas, arrived in this city Thurs
day. He is in i'll health and quart
cred at the local hospital for treat
ment.
/ Mrs. c. L. Mcpherson and two
children, OF Holly, were the guests
of Austin Joy and family Thurs
day. The children will remain in
La Junta while their mother visits
relatives in New York.
Prof. Carl GrGshner, OF Las
Vegas, was in town several days
this week visiting friends. The
professor is musician of excep-
tional ability, and may decide to
locate once more in this city.
Rev. w. E. Collett, of Durango,
Colo, was in town several days
this week, on his way home from
the M. E. conference at Greeley.
Rev. Collett will preside over the
pastorate at Durango during the
coming year.
Miss ulia Donahue wishes to
announce to her friends that she
has purchased an interest in Miss
Pitts millinery establishment and
they will carry full stock of first
class millinery. They hope
their friends will call on them be-
fore selecting their winter hats.
Prof. r. L. Davidson returned
on No. Tuesday night from the
White river country, where he has
been during the past ten days with
a party from this city on fishing
and hunting expedition. The bal
ance of the party will remain until
after the opening of the deer hunt
ing season.
For Colorado Day at the Omaha
Exposition we will sell on Sep
tember 9TH, only, tickets to Omaha
and return at the rate of $I5.o5 for
the round trip. Tickets routed
via Kansas City. We expect that
this will be the best opportunity
for the people of this vicinity to
visit the Omaha Exposition. For
train service and particulars call
at ticket office. w. o. Skinner,
Agent.
The annual meeting of the Otero
County Building and Loan Asso-
citation was held last Monday even
ing at the Office Of Buckley & Hart.
The following officers were elected
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-02-09
MOUTH OF THE RIVER.

Estela Ray is convalescent.
The 'gift enterprise" will meet with
Mrs. Abbie Staples Thursday afternoon,
Feb. 10.
David Alley, OF Oak Point, has sing
ing school two evenings each week. 1t
has been well attended.
Ivan Murch, OF Boston, son OF Daven-
port Murch, has had a successful opera
ton for appendicitis performed at a
hospital there.
School closed Friday, Jan. %, after q
term of ten weeks, with Nj ISIS Annie NJ
Davis teacher. The following programme
was presented: Recitation, school; dec
lsmations, Aida Smith, Clarence Alley
Lucy Holt, Frank Garland, Alma Wilson
recitation, primary class; declarations
CLANCY Sadler, Alice Wilson, Vera Pratt
Willis Sadler, Marietta Smith, Shirley
Holt. Whole number OF pupils en-
rolled, nineteen; average attendance,
fourteen. Those not absent one half day
Lucy Holt, Willis Sadler.
Feb B. VICTOR
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-02-09
MAINE VESSELS LOST.
Reports of Havoc Wrought by BIZ
znrd Sill Coming In.

zard still Coming In.
: Reports of havoc wrought to shipping
/ by the storm of Tuesday, Feb. /, continue
/ to come in. Several Maine vessels and
/ Maine men have been lost.
/ The schooner "Marcellus', OF Bucks
port. formerly of Ellsworth, is reported
wrecked at Gloucester. She was COM
/ manded by Capt. Larrabee, of Searsport
and was carrying hay from Belfast to
Boston. George Richards, of Belfast
sailed with Capt. Larrabee. Vessel and
crew are lost.
! 1t is feared that the fishing schooner
/ "Uncle joe, owned by Portland parties,
/ has gone down with all on board.
The yachts which were wintering in
Boot bay Harbor broke from their moor
ings and went ashore, and many Will be
total wrecks.
Dispatches from Magnolia, Mass, state
that the .James Homes', of Belfast, is
among the vessels wrecked ON Deliver
Point.
What remains Of the "George w.
Jewett''. of Bath, lies on the beach at Doll
iver's Point, Gloucester.
The .'Ciara jane, of Calais. lies high
and dry ON the Great Brewster at the
entrance of Boston harbor. The crew
was saved by the life saving crew OF Hull.
Capt. G. A. Sprowl, of the lobster smack
"Alvida Morse, of Portland, on Monday
night anchored his smack near Bailey s
Island. His wife and a man were on
board. Near by at anchor was the Boyd
n. Leeds" of Beverly. As the storm in
creased, the crew OF the Leeds" aban-
doned their schooner and went ashore in
their boats. Shortly after, the abandoned
schooner broke adrift and swept down on
the smack. The rigging of the Morse"
was swept away, the tail smashed and
other damage wrought.
Captain Sprowl realized the danger and
with his wife and his man managed to
reach shore in a small boat. Drenched,
nearly exhausted and halffrozen, they
wandered about all night, passing house
after house undiscernibe in the dark
ness. Their clothes were frozen to them.
At daylight they were taken in by peo-
pie who saw their terrible condition.
Mrs. Sprowl was just alive. Her face,
feet and hands were frozen, and it is
feared she cannot survive. The captain
troze his face and his man was in almost
as bad condition.
The schooner 'Iienry Wilson, OF East
port, was driven ashore on the coast OF
Newfoundland in last week s storm. The
schooner was Of seventy whine tons. She
was owned by Capt. ". II. Holmes, of
Eastport.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-02-09
E>DEAvoRERs AND LEAGUERs
Meeting of the G. r.. aud r.. l.. So
cieties of Mt. Desert Island.

Reported for THE AMERICAN by Cora T.. Par.
ker. secretary OF Union
The sixth meeting OF the local union
OF the Christian Endeavor societies and
Epworth leagues OF Mt. Desert island
was held at the Baptist church, Manset,
Saturday.
The meeting opened with a service OF
praise led by Mrs. NJ. a. Stanley. and
prayer by Rev. r. F. White. Then
followed short business meeting, and
the report OF the junior uperintendent,
Miss Iona \. Rich, WAS read and accepted.
This session closed with singing, and
prayer by Rev. II. y. Ninal.
The afternoon session opened with a
praise service and prayer by Rev. d. II.
Piper. This was followed by the ad-
dress OF welcome by Mrs. NJ. A. Stanley,
who in an appropriate and pleasing
manner bid cordial welcome to the
church home Of the entertaining society.
The welcome WAS responded to by Mrs.
E. NJ. Hall.
During the afternoon there we're ad
dresses and discussions. Committee
work; What met hods have brought success
in my society" and 1.-The church mem
ber's duty to the league and Z. 4. soci-
ety.. The exercise by the juniors closed
this session.
The evening session opened with n SER
vice OF praise and prayer led BY Dea. L.
l.. Higgins. There WIS II solo by NJ ISIS
Annie Smith. Addresses were delivered
on the sahject OF Christian citizenship as
follows: The Endeavorers' Duty to Po-
litical Matters" Rev. u. II. Hefiiou; The
| Endeavorers' Duty in Town Affairs, Rev.
F. W. Barker; The Epwortheans Duty
/ to Temperance" Rev. ID. IL. Piper.
An address by Rev. T. +. White, How
to CoBsecrate," and the consecrat ION
service, closed the meeting.
There was large number in attendance
considering the bad travelling, but all
went away feeling fully repaid for the
extra effort made to attend this meeting
OF the local union.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-02-09
ELLSWORTH FALLS.

Henry Colpitts is i'll with typhoid fever
at his camp at Green Lake.
Miss Maud Gray entertained a number
of her friends last Friday evening.
George E. Davis left Saturday to look
after mis- lumber operations on No. 2s.
Several gentlemen with ladies visited
NJ. d. Hsslsm's camp Tuesday evening.
Nahum Flood is confined to the house
on account of injuries sustained by a fail
last Sunday.
Martin Salisbury, after being confined
to the house for two weeks by illness, is
able to be out.
NJ ISIS Laura Mccarthy, who is at home
from the Castine normal school, spent
Sunday with friends here.
A. f. Foster is spending his vacation at
his camp at Patterns pond. He is accom-
panied by Rev. E. l.. Hunt and c. A.
Gray.
The graduation of several members of
the Junior Endeavor Y. p. $. c. E. was
held on Tuesday evening. The ceremony
was very pretty and impressive.
Charles p. Smith commenced the cut
ting OF this seasons supply OF ice on
Monday. \ large number OF teams have
been engaged and are now hauling and
storing 1t.
Mrs. Eliza Bonsey slipped ON the ice
Sunday morning, and fell, breaking one
of the bones i'll her left wrist. Dr. liag-
erthy attended The bones have not
been set as yet on account of the swollen
condition of the wrist.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-02-09
V ICToR.
WEST ELLSWORTH.

stephen Floyd killed a bob cat Thurs
day.
James Floyd and Horace Meader at
tended The funeral of Lewis Milliken who
was drowned during last weeks terrible
storm.
Alex Barron went to Sslisbury's Cove
Saturday to visit his wife, who is spend
ing the winter with their daughter, Mrs.
Alice Hamor, who is iii.
The Christian Endeavor held a cottage
prayer meeting at the home of Mrs.
Phebe L. Barron Sunday evening. Two
active members were baptized a week ago
and joined the Methodist church at the
city.
Feb. /. b