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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-01
CHAMBERLAIN COMING HERE.

London, August 3l.-Among the pas
sengers on the White Star line steamer
Majestic, from Liverpool, for New York
today, are Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain, secre-
tary of state for tho colonies, and Mrs.
Chamberlain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-01
DIED OF FRYER.

New York, August 3l.-Alexander Wal
lace of troop A, of the rough riders,
whose home was at Ffeeport, L.. l., qieu ,l
of typhoid fever today at St. fe'er Il
hospital, Brooklyn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-01
vESUvIUs AT BOSTON.

Boston, August 31.-The dynamite cruls-
er Vesuvius arrived here this Eaornlns
and dropped anchor between the Mast
Boston ferries.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-01
Statements Every American Knows
To Be False.
SAYS LESS THAN goo DEATHS
OCCURRED AT CAMP.

Evidently the General Failed to Count the
Thousands Who Were Sent Home to
Die-Hospital We're So Overburdened
with Luxuries That 1t Wasn't Neces-
sary to Spend Appropriation of
Government For That Purpose.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-01
HON. CHARLES F. STONE FOR GOV
ERNOR.

Concord, August 3l.-The New Hamp-
shire Democrats today nominated non
Charles r Stone of Laconia for governor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-01
MENOCLE GIVEN SPECIAL DUTY.

Washington, August 3l.-Civil Engi-
neer A. ii. Menocle, who will retire to-
morrow by operation Of law on account
of age, was today assigned to special duty
with the Nicaraguan canal commission.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-01
THE OLlVETTE SUNK.
Hospital ship Goes Down and No One
Knows Why.

Fernandina, Ela., August 31.-The
hospital ship Olivette, which has been
lying near the quarantine station,
through some unknown agency, sank
this morning at 7.30 O'Clock.
On board of her was a hospital corps
Of. .25 and crew of 45 persons, all of whom
escaped without injury.
The roustabouts sleeping in the lower
hold had narrow escape.
Fortunately for those aboard there was
a schooner near by and some of them took
shelter on her while others sought refuge
at the quarantine station.
esThe Olivette went down in about 80
feet of water, her main deck being SUBJ
merged.
No one apparently knows how the
calamity could have occurred and as no
investigation has yet been made the
matter remains mystery.
Vessels in the harbor probably will
pump her out if such thing is possible.
FAULT OF OFFICERS.
Washington, August 3l.-It is stated
at the war department. that the sinking
of the Olivette was the fault of the Unit
ed States officers The steamship COM
pany owning the vessel already has offered
to raise her. An explanation has been
asked from the officer in charge Of the
Olivette.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-26

Will stand the season of 1898 at the Barn South
east Corner Square, Great Bend. every day of the
week except Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-26
ELLINWOOD.
From the Leader.

From the Leader.
John Wagner and sons and Mrs
VIM Quasi left for Alva, O. I. Tues
day morning
Friday evening, May 9th, the
city school graduating exercises will
be held at the opera house.
Stephan & Isern are treating their
Cyclone store to handsome coats of
paint inside and out.
The annual tri county Sunday
school association picnic will be held
at DALI ELS grove. Wednesday June s.
A gang of "a railroad men came in
Tuesday and began laying steel rails
on the main line of the Santa Fe, be-
tween here and Great Bend.
Charles Andreae shipped three cars
of hogs to Kansas City last week and
caught the big 80 cent rise IN the
market. Bully for Charley.
Sam Postlethwaite has purchased
The Paul Schar'z property in the north
west part of town, formerly occupied
by Fred Stephan, and will reside here
permanently.
l. becomes our sad duty to record
the death of Adam Demrath's little
daughter, aged six years, which
occurred M inlay of diphtheria She
was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon
at the Catholic cemetery, Ellinwo
The bereaved parents have the sy pa,
thy of all in their great loss.
Elaborate preparations are being
made for the observance of decoration
day in a fitting manner. The com.
mittee on arrangements, G. Book, W
N. Hasey and 81. Koelsch are spar
ing no efforts to provide an appro-
pirate program. Judge Ansel r
Clark of Sterling, will deliver the
memorial address and other good
speakers are expected.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-26
CLAFLIN.

From the Banner
Nearly all the corn has been planted
and is looking fine.
John Barnett has bought the Weigl
property, now occupied by Mrs. P. G..
Boland.
Will Slower is building quite a
capacious addition to his residence
property on Hamilton avenue.
Kansas has an average of 105 per-
cent of a wheat crop and Barton
county is far ahead of the average.
Jacob Grossardt is building thresh-
ing separator on an entirely new plan.
Many persons are anxiously awaiting
to see the little wonder" perform.
Mrs. Harger. living just north of
town received broken arm last
week being thrown from cart during
a runaway. The horse was caught
before any other damage was done.
Clafin Post No. 800, 6. A. Il. will
observe Memorial Sabbath May 29th,
by attending Divine service; the
Memorial sermon will be delivered
by Rev. @. NJ. Wicknam d Ottawa
Kansas And Memorial day, May
30sh by Memorial service and q
Memorial Grafton which viii be de-
Mued By Comrad a. j. H511s< Of
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-26
HOISINGTON.
From the Dispatch.


It wall be a big harvest this ear
This is Official.
John Sponseller is building an addl-
ton to his residence.
Geo. Mitchell has II e contract f,I
the erection of n comm dious house
aud barn for Jas. Susank OH his
farm north Of town
C!af'i.,s ball team swiped the earth
with our buys last Friday. Those
fellows over III our Beighbor town d..
know bow 10 handle the stick.
Ensign Bagley who YVES killed on
the Wnslow in Cuban waters las
we, k was cousin of Geo. and j. Ell
Bagley of this city The fnneral given
the brave man was never equallef in
point of attendance and reverence al
Raleigh, n. c., his home. Il is a
REGULAR coincidence that be was the
first American killed In this war, in
as much as his father was the frs,
man killed In the war of the rebellion
The Bagley boys here. although get
ting up in years TO go to war, can
hardly keep from going and will if
toe pressure gets much stronger
George was a member of the state
militia a number of years and in 1881
and 1882, at SaEina, won the silver
medal offered members of the militia
| for the best score at a distance of
1000 Yards He is of the opinion
that be can still shoot plenty good
enough to kill Spaniard.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-26
BUFFALO PICK UPS.
By dewey"


Some wheat is heading out.
hrs. III. A. Boshell has moved and
rebuilt her barn.
John Mitchell was working for
Phil. Leroy last week.
Preaching next Sunday morning at
No. %, by Rev. Baker.
Tom johnson had horse badly cut
in a barb wire fence last week.
George Boshell and Weimert Brcs.
have ordered new threshing outfit.
A. I. Curry got his leg badly
sprained by falling out of a header
box last week.
VIM Rhodes and Mss Maud
Quincy were at Dunkard church las.
Sunday evening
A good time was reported at the
party at Nell Zimmer's last Tuesday
night, being surprise on Nell.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-26
PAwNEE ROCK.

From Special
House cleaning and painting seems
to be the order of the day.
W. w. Bowman has purchased the
Mrs. Eli Bowman property.
The family of Mel Cooper has been
i'll with measles the past week.
W. M. Lewis who has been sick is
now able to attend to his duties.
Jack Keeley returned from the
Bend Saturday where he has been do.
ing some stone laying.
The Postal Telegraph Company has
put a new switch board and several
additional wires in their Office here.
That young looking man in Charley
Gano's store is Charley himself. He
has Just shaved off his chin whiskers.
The old soldiers held a birthday
party at the home of Comrade Q. W.
Vosburg Monday, that being his SD
birthday.
F. T. Belt returned Saturday eve
ming from a months visit in St Louis
and Illinois. He says the country
there is not as prosperous as here, and
that he could not be persuaded to
trade his Kansas farms for those there.
N. P. Smith received letter from
his son Ed. who is one of the boys of
Co. A. from Chattanooga. Sunday, be
likes the country and the service The
fret thing they did was to take q
plunge in the Tennessee river Just be.
fore reaching Chattanooga.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-26
Great Bend All are cordislly IL
Vited io attend
OLMIiZ


A fine rain fell here Friday evening
Several houses are being built in
our town.
Most all our neiglb farmers smile
over the fine wheat prospects.
Audy II cky drove To the County
Seal on business Iasi Saturday.
FrIend Dyte is in luck again with
his 800 acres of as fue growing wheat
20 be found IN these paris.
Otto Brsnd is another happy far
MGR with ms tns pr. srects of all man.
ntr of crops, even his show tor pota-
toss Is the most promising L have seen
IN these parts.
When you can't fnd what is missing
go to prodding for it with a pitch fork
in manure pile. That is the way
a report says stranger done nigh this
Iown the other day aud they say he
found the missing property i'll short
order.
Sumo of the stripplings whose hands
are not much blistered with hard work
talk about two dollars and fifty cents
per day for harves ing. We are In
favor of paying the laboror his hire,
but we believe it would take one hun.
dred snd fifty pounds or, more to
earn that wages pitching wheat. Far
mers mostly are willing to pay living
wages for hands but they don't wish
To pay the whole crop for bands. Men
be liberal in your prices
Some of our boys talk about enlist>
ing when the next call comes. If all
60 how about the big wheat crop? La
war times it takes bread. Uncle Sam
Usually feeds his soldiers good. If the
nation needs your services as soldiers
we say go, and the wheat will be taken
care of by sur old men, cripples and
women.
Last Saturday we met VIM. Simp
kips an old timer of North Wheatland
township He reports everything
lovely 10 bis part of the county. Simp'
kins resides in the vicinity of Lone
Tree, which name has been given that
place recently. Many years ago a
man by the name of Ogden lived
there; farmer by profession. Ogden's
farm team was. a yoke of cattle, he
called Jack and Jerry; not after our
Jerry-that was before QUE Jerry's
time. One day Ogden drove Jack
and Jerry to the timber for a load of
wood or bush, and his oxen got mulish
on his hands, SD he cut a cotton wood
limb to pound them on the back to
make them gee and haw as he wished
He carried the limb home, and threw
it down, his wife, an industrious.
thoughtful woman planted it in shall
low dry we'll the kind of wells that
country at that time abounded with.
and were used by some as rabbit and
badger traps These animals would
fall in and the we'll being several feet
in depth they were there to stay until
the hoys pulled them out hind legs
foremost. This twig took root and
grew and soon was a good sized tree
standing alone. Lately the people
gave it the name of Lone Tree. It's
branches now afford plenty of shade
and ynung men and maidens now
gather on these nice summer evenings
under its branches to do their court
ing. and 1t is said many a love-matcb
has been made under what was once
lOgden's CAD.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-26

Prof. Ed T. Barber, of the city
schools. will conduct the Scott City
normal institute again this year. Miss
Alice Reynolds. also of this city, will
assist as one of the instructors. The
normal commences May 3Ist.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-26

DR.. Lightfuot who has the finest
Electrical Machines in this part of
Kansas, invites his friends and the
public generally TO visit his Office and
see khe new methods Of treating old
diseases. You will be interested in
seeing the different kinds of electricity
Statlc, gaivanic and Farradic that be
uze5 ia different sreasnsnts.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-26

Mahogany Bay, has extra heavy bone and mus
ele, heavy quarters, good feet, splendid style and
action. kind disposition, and the best all-round
horse in Barton County. His colts speak for him.
Come and see him.
The record-union., 1898-12-14
Advice to theatrical Aspirants.

In recent lecture entitled "Practi-
cal Hints on Adopting the Stage as a
profession" George Alexander's advice
to the theatrical aspirant was, first of
all, DON'T
But" he proceeded 'iff you would
be an actor. study nature; learn to hold
up the mirror-that is the whole duty
OF acting. STUDY her in the street. in
the drawing-room, in the assembly: get
at ner secrets and her manifestations of
enem; learn to demonstrate them; to
reproduce, repeat them; go into the SOL
ltude and mediate them, practice her
expression, remember her accent, make
ner I'VE in you again. 1t is in the
nearer approach to natures great self,
great In all large and all small things,
tnat the JOY, the full flowing joy of act
ing lies, and only they who can feel
this can ever hope to succeed. And
myself doubt if there be any exultation
so great as that of the supreme mo-
ment OF the actor And this lies in
serving nature faithfully through art.
The greatest artist, and the closest to
nature, was Shakespeare.
Steep yourself in Shakespeare, gain
acquaintance with his men and his wo-
men. Conceive them afresh-give them
new being! Walk apart, and voice
them and gesture them, and act them
to yourself! Never mind your friends!
Don't let them deter you! Treat home
critics with contempt, and grumblers
with disdain. Whatever be the end, go
on acting! Heat grows by friction-so
VIII your enthusiasm, and there'n be
plenty OF friction, don't you fear for
that: and as the parts get bigger, and
the performances more frequent, SO will
the friction become more intense and
the enthusiasm more glowing. Nothing
divides household so much as private
theatricals. That is one of the sacri-
noes demanded by art, and when the
muses. beckon papa must take back
seat Yes, be diligent in your ill-do-
ing! Weary them with Shylock and
Portla, estrange them with Hamlet and
Ophella, sadden them with your humor,
ilghten them with your tragedy-only
go on. Drama means doing DO
your friends. So much the sooner will
you De able to do the public-success-
fully- When you have practiced in pri-
vate all the greatest parts of the ages
When you have forfeited your friends
indulgence and your relations love;
When you feel that only opportunity
stands between you and greatness. go
to some actor manager. other than my
seiI, ana get a banner to wave! The
greatest have begun SOL"
The record-union., 1898-12-14
STATE VOTE
COMPLETED.
Official Figures From the Secre-
tary Of States Office.
The Vote for State Officials, Railroad Comn1is-
sioners ana Board Of Equalization.


in
from
be in
The record-union., 1898-12-14
Gift Spoons

with gold-plated bowl and enameled
handle, $3.50.
Sacramento" souvenir spoons,
with gold-plated bowl and sterling
silver handle, 50.
California" souvenir spoons, With
bear handle and gold-plated bowl,
$125.
Black coffee spoons, gold-plated,
75 cents.
Bonbon spoons. gold-plated bowl
and sterling silver handles, ST..
Teaspoons. gold-plated bowl and
and sterling silver handle, S1.20.
The record-union., 1898-12-14
NEW. TODAY.
NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
we will sell at public auction to the high
est bidder, for cash, on SATURDAY, De-
cember "a, 1s98 at 10 O'Clock, a M, at No.
914 Ninth street. in the City OF Sacrament
to, Cal, one Phaeton, the property OF y.
F. Hartman of San Francisco, Cal, to
discharge our lien for repairs and stora ge
on said phaeton, and for costs OF sale.
A. MEISTER & SONS.
Dated Sacramento, December IA. 1898. Lot
The record-union., 1898-12-14
Clothes Trees 7

piece of furniture ever invented;
can be picked up with one hand and
with the greatest ease.
Solid oak, with antique finish; six
hooks. Price So.
Solid oak, with antique finish;
twisted rope bar; four hooks. Price
$3.50.
The record-union., 1898-12-14
Railroad Commission.

FIRST RAILROAD DISTRICT
The record-union., 1898-12-14
Black Oak
Dining Sets

ing room, its flavor of antiquity,
and the oddity of it's style, are MAX
ing it particularly sought after by
the wealthier classes. And when
you consider that it is practically
indestructible, and that 1T can be
handed down through generations,
, it is not at all expensive.
On the lower floor, for the special
inspection of holiday shoppers, is a
massive black oak dining set, con-
sisting Of sideboard, dining-table
and eight dining chairs. Come and
see this set before some one snaps
it up as a. present for his wife.
The record-union., 1898-12-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.

BAKER & HAMILTON. Wholesale hard
phaetons, Balm farm and header wagons.
bend for catalogue
MRS. wINSI.Ow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by mill
ions of mothers for their children while
teething with perfect success. 1t soothes
cures wind collie. regulates the bowels. and
is the best remedy for dlarrhea. whether
arising from teething or other causes. For
world Be sure and ask for Mrs.. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup. Twenty-five cents
q bottlA - AWE
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-02-10
DELINQUENT TAX SALE.

By virtue of the authority In me
vested as marshall and tax collect
or of the town of Poplarville, l will,
on Monday the 7th day of March,
1898, in front OF the courthouse
door 10 said town proceed TO sell
to the highest bidder for cash the
following described lands in said
town, delinquent for the corpora
ton tax due thereon for the year
1897. to-wit:
O. P. MARTIN Lot in east center.
west of main ct, Block 6 sec 81
t2er Is W. Total tax and
damage $613.
o. b. HALL sh of seq sec 90 t 2 6
Is W. Total tax and damage
1886.
O. B. HALL Or so. PINE co sh
OF swq sec "a 2 8 16 W. To-
tai tax and damage $3.50.
o. B. BALL Or so Pine co. nwq
nwq sec rs 2sr 16 W. To
tai tax and damage S5.46.
81, E. SMITH Tax Collector,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-02-10
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Thursday, Prof. Thames visited
the Hattlesburg and Ellisvllle towns
and schools in the interest of the
Training Glass; his place was eff
ficiently filed by Misses Lines and
Brockman during his absence.
Verify the age of miracles has
returned! Suspending the rules
has proven an infallible cure for tie
tooth ache and all the ills school
girls are heir 10.
The Feb, Courier was sent out
on the fifth, this month. Get one,
if you want to see one of the neatest
and best educational journals pub
lish ed.
Holmes, Longfellow, Emmerson
and Lowell now beam down on us
from the school.room wall. Nicely
framed pictures Of them and their
hons are the latest evidence OF
Prof Thames constant consider
alton for our pleasure.
We have just received January
number of Our Mutual Friend,
which is a journal of exceptional lit
erary merit, edited by the young
women Of the joint literary societies
of the l l & c. Its thirty-four
pages, fairly sparkle with the bril-
liancy of SAID young women's orig
inal productions, and are specimens
proving that they will be powerful
factors as examples ia the cause OF
higher education for their sex.
Press on, ye noble workers, and
rest assured that future generations
will rise up and call ye blessed,
even If ye receive not deserved
applause of the present. "Clasf
Proverbs" in Our Mutual FrieDd
are too good to keep, so I pass
them around; they are peculiarly
pertinent to ourselyes-viz:
1. He who knows not and knows
not that he knows not; ia a Fresh
man. Shun him.
2. He who knows not and knows
that he knows, is a Sophmore.
Pity him.
3. He who knows not and
knows that he knows not, is q JuD-
Tor. Honor him.
| 4. He who knows and knows
not that he knows, is Senior,
Reverence him.
A STUDENT.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-02-10

MessrS. Wiley and Webb Will
liams, Reese and Flste Hathorne,
of the Columbia Brass Band and
Comedy Company, came down
Monday and spent couple OF
days in Poplarville, the guests Of
the Poplarville Brass Band and
assisted in the concert Tuesday
night. They are all bright and
clever young gentlemen, and made
many friends during their stay
who will be delighted to have
them come again.
We are glad to learn that Mr..
Pat Daley, who went to New Or
leans several weeks ago to have
his loot amputated, is getting
along nicely. The operation was
performed and bis leg is healing
rapidly. We sympatize deeply
witch Mr.. Daley in his misfortune,
and hope that he will succeed in
getting an artificial limb that will
enable him to walk again.
The Duo Decem Society met at
Mrs, Shivers this week, all members
present. Two or three hours were
spent in sewing, after which re-
freshments were served. The 500
ciety returned thanks to Mrs. Shiv-
ers for the nice time they spent.
If you want TO save money read
that big ad. Of J. M. Cams and
give him a call. The big brick
store is the place to buy your
goods of all kinds. if you want to
be treated right and given the
advantage of close buying.
1t you want to be in the process.
sion OF business plant your adver'
tisement in the FREE PRESS.
When you want y stylish hat, call
on Mrs. Bette Oliphant at the old
Reed Hotel.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-02-10
GRANDEk THAN EVER.

The Mardi, Gras festivities at
New Orleans this year will be on q
grander scale than ever before.
With Its usual enterprise the Queen
& Crescent Route offers half rates
from all stations to New Orleans
and return. Selling dates, Febru-
airy 10th, to 22ud, inclusive, with
limit for return March 9th, 1898.
Call on your nearest Ticket Agent
for full particulars, or address,
Geo. Fl. Smith, G. P. A,
New Orleans, La.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-02-10
BRASS BAND CONCERT.

The concert given AZ the court
house Tuesday night by the Pop
laryille Brass Band was a success in
every sense of the word. Words
of highest praise come from all the
best people of the town, who pros
nounce it the best concert ever given
in Poplarville.
The band was ably assisted by
four members of the Columbia
Band, to whom the boys feel deep
~ indebted for their services
Prof. DeVere, in his negro com-
edy, received round after round
of applause from the audience,
and the perfect attention given him
showed that they we're eager not to
miss single word. The large att
tendance. which was ia evidence
OF the kindly feeling of the CIT.
liens towards the band. was very
gratifying to the members and
many words of praise which have
reached their ears are encourage
ing and show that their efforts to
entertain have been appreciated.
This is but the commencement of
o series of entertainments to he
given by the band, and as it
grows older it's entertainments will
grow better.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-02-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Land Office at Jackson, Miss.,

- - ~ - -
Land Office at Jackson, Mise,
December 80, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the
following.named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
the Cbancerv Clerk of Pearl Riye1
county at Poplarville, MISS, on
February 10, 1898, viz: Franklin
Bourn. of Poplarville. Miss II. E.
No. 1904 for the SCI nw4 nj sw4
& sw4 sw4 sec 80. T. 2 s., r. Is W,
He names the following witness
es to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of, said land
VIZ:
Walter Alexander, Lou Rich
ardson, Isaac Rayfvrd, of Poplar
Vile, Miss, Sylvester Malley, Or
visburg, Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.