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The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05
TRADE NOT DISTURBED.
Business Continues to Boom in Spite of
War Rumors.

New York. March Ar. G. Dun &
Co. g weekly review of trade will lNsay to-
morrow:
While the nation stands ready to sup
port President Mckinley in any just con-
troversy, it is gratified by the calmness
and justice shown in waiting until facts
determine whether there is ground for
sort, disproved promptly, have not dis
turbed the industries and the trade Of
the country at all, and. business is going
on with assurance that it will not be
seriously disturbed. In grain, cotton,
meat products and petroleum, markets
| have been stronger with gradual. increase
in the demand for manufactured pro-
ducts.
Failures in February have been smaller
than in any other month except three OF
the previous SO months with q relnarkabl le
decrease in failures for 100000 and over.
In most branches of manufacture and
trade defaults are smaller than in Feb
ruary for four years past.
Production Of pig iron 1s the greatest
ever known, but heavy purchases at Pitts
burg have stiffened the prices OF that.
Bessemer, pig and local coke at Chicago
are stronger than since November l.,
with grey forged unchanged at Pitts
burg. Foundry at the east is slightly
lower, basic pig having been offered in
sharp competition at about $40. The
demand for finished products covers
work far ahead in plates, structural
forms, sheets, In pipe since the advance
in oil. and in rails, with Chicago sale
for Canada road to Alaska, but bar is
weak with increasing use OF steel, and
tin plates are quoted at 50. IS against
81 for the same quality of foreign. lin
is stronger at 14.2 cents and lake copper
at IL 81. cents.
The moderate concessions made by boot
and shoe manufactures have secured or
ders far larger than at this time in any
nreyious year, while sales in February
we're II per cent larger than last year s
and 2S per cent larger than 1892. Leather
has yielded slightly and also hides, both
beinp vet relatively higher than boots and
shoes The strike in.the cotton mills
help create a slight demand for some
goods. while in woolens the business
| In slow in some Of the timer qualities,
which have been much advanced IN
prices. Wool has yielded, the average OF
| 100 quotations by Coates Bros. for domes-
tic being 1923 cents against 20.63 cents
February 1.
Wheat has grown stronger. exports con-
tinuing at rate which threatens exhaus-
tion of supply. Cotton advanced to 9; 81
cents on Saturday, in spite OF accumula'
tive evidence of q big yield, with the
idea that the next crop will be small.
| Failures for the week have been 25l III
the United States against 24o last year
and 32 in Canada, against % last year.
1
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05
JUDGES CHARGE TO-DAY.
The Testimony Now All In in the Sheriff
Martin Case.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, March 4.-The de-
fense in the case of Sheriff Martin and
his deputies closed finally at II O'Clock
this morning, after REF alling some of the
common wealth's witnesses to ascertain
whether at the preliminary hearing last
September they testified that at the meet
ing of the strikers at Harwood on the
night before the shooting they all agreed
not to carry clubs or weapons of any
kind.
Andrew Sivar, No. /, did not think he
said anything about this feature.
Andrew Sivar, No.2, said he had sworn
that they agreed not to carry clubs.
The closing Of the case was announced
and the commonwealth WAS given q short
time to prepare it's plan Of rebuttal of the
testimony.
= The commemorative with esses in re-
buttal began their testimony at 10 O'Clock
L. P. Ryder, e. S. Trauss and G.. x.
Keck. who met the sheriff few minutes
after he reached this city from the scene
of the shooting said they saw no mark
discoloration or bruises on the sheriff s
face.
Joseph Costello, who was then recalled
by the common wealth for the purpose O1
showing additional facts in regard. to the
threats of violence made by Deputy A
R. Hess against Constello, who was help
ing a wounded striker.
81 was helping wounded striker
said the witness, "when Hess came up,
I said, It's d-n shame to treat these
poor fellows this way. shut up, cried
Hess, or I'll treat you the same way,
and he levelled his gun at me-
Court adjourned until O'Clock.
The commonwealth closed it's case al
8 O'Clock this afternoon after hearing 6
few witnesses in rebuttal of unimpor.
tant testimony.
The defense submitted long list o1
points for the consideration of the court
and upon which he was asked to charge
the jury. Judge Woodward took the
points and will pass upon them late. Ar.
guments will begin tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste: and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN efectualIy, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects. prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA F7G SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. R.H
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05
MODERN VENl. WpI. Wc..

Maine Sailors Explanation of Disaster,
"I Was Hlowa Up, L Was Saved. Pm
Here
Key West, Fla, March 4.--The court OF
inquiry left for Havana this evening en-
the light house tender Aiangrove. 1t is
believed by the best informed here that
the court will complete its labors in the
Cuban capital within ten days
Only three of the six days of the court
here were devoted to the work Of investi-
CATION. The inactivity of yesterday and
today is still unexplained, except by
semi.official statement that Admiral
Sicard was awaiting instructions from
Washington. The sessions, it is general
" understood, developed no evidence by
which the court could definitely deter-
mine the cause of the explosion.
A naval officer in close touch with the
members of the court said: with one
exception the witnesses who testify here
were Maine survivors. The evidence,
though in most cases taking longer to
tell, can be summed up in the words OF
an enlisted man who when Judge Advo-
cate Mark asked him what he knew
abont the explosion, replied: Sir was
blown up. / was saved and I'm here.
That was all he could gay go nothing i'm
portantihas been learned. Though the mem
hers of the court may have their indiSid-
ual theories, they are by no means pre-
cared as body to render decisive YER
dict" The officer already quoted said:
s'If the court has yet heard any testimony
which would enable 1t to decide intelli-
gently that the Maine was blown up from
external causes, / am the most mistaken
man in the world. Before the coming
Havana sessions are over it may secure
such evidence and possibly find the blow
ing I'D was Intentional. 1t will learn
from the divers the actual condition Of
the ship after the explosion as it has al :
ready learned from the survivors most OF
the details of the ships condition tefore
the explosion. With these bases thorough
ly established, the court will hear more
expert theoritical testimony and then
reach verdict.
This statement can be taken as moro
worthy CT the reliance than that of the
Maine officer who said the other day he
believed the court was bound on evidence
already heard. to find the cause OF the ex-
plosion extern AL Its conservatism is also
at variance with the opinion of manv
other naval officers here, and especially
those of the younger set, and directly con-
| trary to the belief of most of the Maine S
survivors that the ship was Intentionally
| blown up.
| The Mangrove sailed at S.25 p. III. with
all the officers of the court and the
stenographer She will touch at Tortugas
with mail for the fleet.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05

Waterville, March 4-There occurred
this evening at City hall of Waterville a
royal battle of mental and oratorical
ability between Bates and Colby univer-
sity representatives in contest of debate up
on the question, Resolved, that munich
more inhabitants, should own and operate
plants for supplying water, lights and
surface transportation" In 1897 oc-
CURED debate between these two colleges
representatives and while honors went
to Bates, Colby has always expressed the
opinion that slight injustice was done
her, and once more she presents in con-
test her same trio, Cleaves, Herrick and
Nelson, all of '97. Bates sent to the bat
tie new team, Costello, '99; Wagg, W
and Lehman, '9s Colby had the affir-
NATIVE. Bates the negative. Hon. Charles
f. johnson presided. The programme
opened with the prayer by Rev. Mr..
Marsh. Prof. Geo. P. Baker of Harvard,
Judge A. P. Wiswell of Ellsworth and
Hon. Herbert NJ, Heath were introduced
as impartial judges, the mon being gradu-
ates Of Bowdoin. The debate, OF ened with
Arthu-W WardsworthC Cleaves for affirmative,
| Costello, 1913, responded, and in order fol
lowed Everett Carleton Herrick, FRANK
p. Wagg, John Edward Nelson, Fred N.
Landman, closing the argument.
The affirmative endeavored to base their
arguments on facts and not theory, and
much documentary evidence was quoted
| in support of the statement that civ1ilza-
tion demands that municipalities own
| ~, nd oil n1anfg
as we'll as railways. They were from
their nature monopolies, and If controlled
by individuals the tax upon the public
| was not very large, ETC. Private owner
ship allows companies to dictate their
| terms to the public, it permits the evils
of limited competition, etc. The nego-
| tiation developed the phraseology of the
| question very minutely. 1t was alleged
that "a of l25 cities of $4,000 Inhabitants
did not own their water works, 122 OF
| them do not own their gas and electric
plants and not one of them ownsA Its
street railways. The purpose Of the he.
| gative was to discuss the question from
the point of the individual, from the
point of good service and from the point
OF goodfgovernment. The Colby men were
fortunate in their delivery, and ease OF
manner if they did not have the best OF
| the argument as not one hitch could be
attributed to their side; on the other
hand Bates representatives were un1ortu-
nate upon the very points upon which
their opponents excelled. Mr.. Costello
made a bad break and somewhat mixed
his argument. Wagg presented the strong
est support to the negative, had good
delivery, but appeared to have notes, as
did Landman, who closed the argument.
The judges took over an hour to render
their decision which was done through
Judge Wiswell, who briefly explained that
Il Iay avn ND oQ1
were all to be taken into consideration
in rendering verdict; that it was fact
| that all deserved great credit for the
force of argument, etc., but after careful
consideration of all points the decision
was in favor of the Colby representa-
tives.
This is the third joint debate between
the two college representatives and the
two former were decided in favor OF
Bates.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05
Free
Medical Advice

You need doctor many times when you
don't call one. You suffer pain in fifty
forms and yet won't call the doctor, be-
cause you hope that the pain twill go
away after while" And, too, you know
by experience, that that first visit of the
doctor is generally followed by many others,
with the inevitable consequence of big
bill "for professional services" You don't
know what to do for yourself or what to take.
But suppose that you could get free, abb
solutely free, the advice of one of the most
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05
Sure of q Cure

If cure is possible. Every letter will be held
as a strictly confidential communication.
Remember these facts.
We offer YOU medical advice from one of
the most eminent practitioners in the United
States, whether our medicines suit your
particular case or not. We offer you this
advice at the cost Of the two cent stamp
which it will take to bring your letter to our
Office. Address the Medical Department.
DR.. J. C. Aver Co., Lowell, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05

blown off by the premature discharge OF 2 2
shot gun today. Mr.. GilIis and FRIEND
were out hunting, and in creeping
through some bushes Gilliss gun was
discharged and the charge entered ms
hand. He was taken to the house OF his
brother who lives about two miles dis
tant. The mans injuries were ATTENDED
by DR.. Burnham of Sanford and DE-.
Bragdon of Springvale. The hand was
taken off at the wrist.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05
SPECIAL no TIUEs.
e z: n I OLD F.!

That carpet was full of dust,
NOW it is clean. 1t looked faded
..nd dull, now it looks fresh and
bright. What ihaae the
change. 1t was sent to Fosters
Carpet Beating Works, i3
preEIe ST., and busted OH their
PATENT CARPET BEATAN G
MACHINE, (Only one i'm the city
and steamed without extra cost.
Telephone 2O2.2.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05
Eminent
pIllIS1cldnS

in the United States? You can. The ply
sician is right here. He has an office in the
building. he has staff of correspondents to
assist him, and anyone and everyone, who
needs medical advice is invited to write to
him. If it's baby's health or mothers or
the health of any member of the family you
NAV write about it, sure of careful read
ing Of your letter, sure of conscientious
diagnosis Of your case,
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05

neutrality were as strongly imposed i4
Great Britain and Brazil as in time OF
war. The precedents apply only to q
condition of war and not to conditions
which may eventually lead to war. In
the Geneva award, however, unfriendly
acts by Great Britain prior to the break
ing out of the rebellion constituted part
of the case on which heavy damages were
awarded against her. But as rule
foreign governments are free to sell war
ships either directly or through their citi-
zens up to the actual date Of hostilities.
Matters were very quiet, at least exter-
naliy, in the War Department today.
There was a strong indisposition to dis
cuss the proposition to resume possession
of Dry ToItugas. but the officials old not
hesitate to declare that only normal
movements were going on.
As for the reported orders to inspection
of officers at Bethlehem to be ready for g.
quick start, 1t was said that Captain
,MoNutt and Lieutenant Bennett, who
have been on inspection duty for several
years past are not to be disturbed and
have no orders such as are reported from
Bethlehem.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05
THE WEATHER.

Boston, March 4.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Saturday;
Clearing in the morning followed by fair
during the day; Northerly winds.
Washington, Mar, 4.-Forecast for Sat
urday; Maine and New Hampshire Sat
urday, snow or rain, Northeasterly
winds.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05
Local Weather Report.

Portland, Me-. March 3.-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
s a. nj. Barometer 30.324: Thermom-
eter 21; Dew Point IS: Humidity IS;
Wind NV; Velocity s: weather. cloudy.
p. m. Barometer 80. 104; Thermom-
eter "a; Dew Point 80; Humidity SO;
Wind NE; Velocity s; weather, cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer, 29 maxi
mum thermometer, 81; minimum ther'
mometer. 21; maximum velocity OF winu
10 NE; total precipitation, 0.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05
= .... FIRE IN SANFORD.
ESPECIAL TO THE PRESS.

Sanford March A building occupied
by Fred Shackley on the ground floor
and has pool room on the second story
was burned this morning at 3.15. It
was owned by the S. D. Tibbetts estate
and thu loss will be about $1,000 :. =
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05
COLBY'S ORATORS won.
Collegiate Debate at Water
vile Last Night.
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP WAS THE
QUESTION DISCUSSED.

Shall Cities Own Their Water, Light and
Street Railway Plan;s-DebatOrs on
Both Sides Do Themselves Credit
Committee Gives Decision to Colby.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05
MANS HAND BLOWN OFF.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.j

Sanford, March 4-Mr. Charles Gillis,
proprietor of the Dover laundry of Dover,
N. H., had his right hand completely
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-05-13


After four weeks OF illness brought
on by an attack Of Ia grippe, one week
Of which was attended constantly
with great suffering, Edward E Judd
in the order Of Gods providence de-
parted this life at the age Of 81 years,
1 month and IL days. Mr.. Judd was
born IN Indiana, was left an orphan
boy at an early age. came to Sherman
county in 1885 where he resided until
his death, May 4, 1898.
On September 6, 1883, Mr.. Judd was
united in marriage to Miss Jennie
Perdieu, who survives him. He leaves
a wife and four small shildren to
mourn his loss. His parting words
we're to commend his wife and little
ones to Jesus, the only Comforter, FOL
support.
Let rs hope, however, that, in the
language Of the scripture, 81 go t
prepare a place for you" in the COLDER
summer Of another life, father, mother
and children viii gather in a blessed
reunion where partings are unknown
R Q. S.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-05-13

From Our Correspondent
Very little corn was planted in this
vicinity the past week owing to the
wet weather.
D. ". Dillinger drove down to Colby
Friday for the purpose of being exam
ined to join the WOOdmen lodge Of
that place.
z. @. Mewhirter and family and Rev.
ShackelfOrd we're guests at J. A. Pay
sons Sunday.
The EndeavOr society has received
their library books, fourteen volumes,
and are we'll pleased with them. Miss
Annie Mcdaniel was elected librarian.
Mrs. A. B. Russell and Miss Moore Of
Mortified were visitors at the MuldrOw
church Sunday.
Miss Ericsson, who left here with her
folks the fall of go for Jewell county,
is here at present stopping at Mr..
Kunz's.
We forgot to mention in last weeks
items that James Galliday and family
have again left Sherman county, this
time going to Laramie, Wyoming,
where they expect to obtain employ
ment.
Muldrow has not sent any soldiers
to the front yet, but when it comes to
s pinch there are several here who will
be in the front rank.
6. A. O'Neal and family we're visitors
at J. N. Mann's Sunday.
Miss Fannie Albright is just recover
ing from the grippe.
J. H Freeland took some hogs to
Brewster Tuesday.
DR.. Alberts, a specialist from the
state medical institute, Was in these
parts Wednesday soliciting patients to
be treated at home.
". 7. Clayton delivered a load Of
hay in Brewster Wednesday.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-05-13
First published April %
Contest No, 1896.

TINTED States Land Office, Colby, Kan,
u April p, 1898. A sufficient contest affidavit
having been fled In this Office by George Cullins1
contestant, against timber culture entry No
SO52, made December 13, 1893, for northwest
quarter section IL, township south, range 81
west, by j. II. POtf, now deceased, cOntestee, IN
which 1t is alleged that said j. n. POff, deceas-
ed. his heirs nor legal Representatives has not
cultivated to trees, tree seeds. nuts or cuttings
any portion Of said land, as by law required, IN
that in the spring of 1895 there was planted on
said tract Of land about i've acres Of timber
seed. and the ground thereafter during that
season cultivated to crop without regard to such
planting: and since said date the said land has
been farmed by strangers and no timber Is
growing on said tract and none has been plant
ed on the same since said date. Said parties are
hereby notified to appear, respond and oher
evidence touching said allegation at ten o clock
a. N. on June g 1885, before the register and re-
ceiver at the United States land Office IN Colby,
Kan. KLEBER u. WILLCOCKsON. REGISTER.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-05-13
Edison Items.
Our Correspondent.

From Our Correspondent
The progressive citizens Of Edison,
being DESTROYS to be represented in
the local correspondent column Of
The REPUBLIC, have prevailed upon as
to essay the duties Of correspondent.
Postmaster johnson purchased a
valuable vehicle in GOOdland Saturday
which he will neither loan nor rent.
So, boys, don't ask.
S. F. Bowen invested in some fine
stock in GOOdland Saturday.
Rev. R. @. Smith preached an excel
lent sermon here last Sunday. He will
hold services here every two weeks.
Mrs. Austin has returned home from
GOOdland.
J. @. Ellis, living mar Colby, was in
our village Wednesday.
Quite a number of our people are
taking a daily now.
Mr.. Moore is very sick at present.
S. c. Stewart has purchased a house
in GoOdland and will move it on his
place soon.
There has been a broad smile on Al
Dubre's face the past week. It's boy.
Old Mr.. Dubre, who had a stroke Of
paralysis recently, is not able to be
about.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-05-13
EROM Over The GOlNIY. !.
VoItairs War.ide GleanInrE


From Our Correspondent
J.. A. COrkiu is building an addition
to his house. Mr.. Tagtmeyer is doing
the carpenter work @
B. L Wells Of St. Francis called at
". r Lewis place looking for two
stray horses. He found one at Charley
ShUm's and the other at Mr.. Powers
in 80.
Is there any one who could have
ordered a better or more timely rain
fall?
Mr.. and Mrs. S. T. Caldwell are get
ting ready to make their old Virginia
home visit.
The GOOdlsnd young people who
visited the closing Of Will Finley
school paid J. r. Lewis folks call.
They reported a splendid time
Joe CrOckfOrd's parents, who reside
down in the Prairie Dog country, are
visiting their son in Grant township.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell are very
poorly.
Miss Grace Mccall is having q Sc
riOus time with rheumatism.
Mrs. ". S. Cochran lost 40 young
chickens in the recent rain and snow
storm.
CammillO Jupe wishes the road.
master Of 40 would put the raOd IN
repair between town and William Doc
Iings as he has to travel that way quite
often.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-05-13

All but one Of the So compan-
les Of Kansas volunteers are at Camp
Leedy. The men are fine physical
specimens and very few Of them are GO
mig down before the rigid examination
given by the government mastering Of
icers. Strict attention is being given
to military instruction aid drill, and in
a few weeks the new soldiers will make
q very oreditsble appearance. Only
about one-third Of the companies have
uniforms, guns and other equipments.
The state which was going to be last in
the field has its men ready for service
before the government is ready to 1T
them out.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-05-13
First published May g.
Sheriff. Sale.

CiTATE Of Kansas, Sherman county. IS: Francis
y II. Fox vs. Pauline L. PeytOn- By virtue Of
an execution to directed and delivered
issued out of the district court Of the state Of
Kansas. sitting in and for Sherman county, IN
said state. I will. on Monday, the 18th day of
June, A. D. 1895, between the hours Of ten clock
a. NJ. and four o clock p. m. Of said day, at the
court house door In the city of GOOdland in the
county and state aforesaid, offer at public sale
and sell to the highest bidder, for cash IN hand,
an the right. title, and interest of the above
named defendant in and to the fOllowlng-d es-
cribed real estate and property, tO-wIt: The
beast Quarter of section seven %. the south
half of the northwest quarter Of said section
seven TT'. and the north half Of the southwest
quarter of said section seven 3D. All OF said
lands being in section seven "a In township ten
40 south Of range thirty-nine l39) west Of the
Sixth principal meridian and In the county Of
Sherman in the state of Kansas. Said property
levied Oh, and to be sold as the property OF the
above named defendant
W Z. DUSTIN, Sheriff.
z. F. MURPHY. Attorney for Plaintiff.