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The Press., 1898-06-09
HRIM FIELD.


 Mir. and Mrs. Seth Smith went to Gran by last Friday to attend the funeral of D. N. Green, formerly of thls place.
 Miss Mary Shaw has gone to West Springfield to visit her sister, and from there she intends to go to Waterbury.
 A party of young mon from town at tended the circus in Springfield Thurs day. They pronounced the show fine one.
 MT. and Mrs. Furness, who have been spending couple of weeks with her mother, Mrs. Agard, have returned to South Marlborough.
 Mrs. Lucy Sherman Mitchell of Min neapolIs, Mlnn., a native of this town and n graduate of the Hitchcock free acad- emy, has become quite noted as 6 writer. The farmers wives, who depend upon tho sale of butter and eggs for spending money, will fare badly thls year. At the present time it Is hard to find a market for these articles Gt any price.
 The BrImleld ball team played with the Fiskdale team Saturday. Score 13 to 10 In favor of the Brimfleld boys. Much credit Is due to Stanton, Brown and Ma loney, the pitcher, catcher and shortstop.
 There will be a prize speaking by ten students of the H. F. A. academy the last of this month. The following are the contestants: Arthur Davenport, Clar. enoe Callahan, George Barlow, George Daniels, J. Mason Wells, Misses Mary Davenport, Alice Guest, Barbara Kirke Jennie Plympton and Helen Wells.
 As Alonzo Allen was driving by the cemetery on Saturday, his horse became frightened at a pile of earth beside the road, ovorturning the wagon and break ing the cross-bar and shafts. When two men came along and found 1t Mir. Aller was lying under the wagon, and was bad. ly bruised about the head, shoulders and side.
 Miss Mehitable F. Sumner, 90, diet Tuesday Rt her home In Brimfield. The funeral was held at the home of Oscar Brown, whore she has lived for several years, Friday afternoon, Rev. k. J. Kyle pastor of the Congregational church, oi which Miss Sumner was a member, of flclAtlng. Miss Sumner celebrated heI 00th birthday on April 14th. She had e partial shock just before her birthday and her health has been failing ever since.
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The following have been selected as jurors for the June term of court in Tol- land: Edward K. Fuller, Holland; Sher- man W. Bishop, Andover; Charles G. Tryon, Bolton; Walter M. Parker, Co., lumbla Joseph Steward, Coventry; A. B. Davis, Ellington: Ephriam Wilcox, Hebron; George P. Hanks and Jared Stevens, Mansfield; William c. Pease, Henry M. Gager, Somers; Hanibal Alden, Francis Patton, Stafford; George Wallace, H. R. Booth, Union; Edward Corcoran, Spencer O. Grover, Vernon Lucien w. Holt, Willington.
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BUoKLEN's ARNIoA SALvK.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded
 Price 26c per box. Sold by E. K. Taft.
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Ara Court of Probate holden at To

A T a Court of Probate holden at Tol- A land, within and for the district of Holland on the 9th day Of June, A. D. 1898. Present, WM. D. HOLMAN, Judge. Estate of Maria A. Agard, late Of Holland, in said district, deceased
 Ordered-That six months from the date here of be, and the same are limited and allowed for the creditors to bring in their claims against
 said estate and the adminlstratrix is directed to
 give public notice to the creditors Of said estate to bring in their claims within said time allow ed, by posting the same on the public sign-post nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt, within the same town, and by publishing the same once in the Stafford Press, newspaper having circulation in said district, and return make to this court of the notice given. Attest, VIM. D. HOLMAN, Judge.
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MRrriRd.

South Coventry. 4th, by Rev. s. H Barrett, Albert M. Wood and Miss Els. tella Boynton.
 Stafford Springs, 7th, by Rev. R. C. Gagan, Jeremiah Donohue and Miss K atherine Shea.
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A trolley road Is to be built at Block Is- land from the new harbor to the hotels at the old harbor. Ties are being shipped from Gales Ferry for the work.
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A T a Court of Probate holden at Staf 0 ford. within and for the nistrtct of ct fror1l

A T Court of Probate holden at Staf- 1A ford, within and for the District of Stafford on the Sth day Of June, A. D., 1S98
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 This court doth direct the trustee Of the as- signed estate of Humphrey F. Mccarthy & CO. ol Stafford, in said district insolvent to give notice to all persons interested in the estate of said the Court of Probate to be holden ar the Probate Oface in Stafford, in said district on the 18th day of June, A. D. 1898, at 10 oclocl in the forenoon, to be heard relative to the ap+ pointment of commissioners on said estate, by posting said order of notice on public sgn-posi in the town Of Stafford, nearest the place whert the ass1gnors last dwelt, and by advertising tht same in some newspaper having circulation il said district. Certified from Record,
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge,
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A T Court of Probate holden at Staf- A ford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 4th day of June, A. D. 1898.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK Judge
 On motion Of Linda Lohse, admfnistratrfx on the 1ntestate estate of Margaretha Hartung, late Of Stafford. within said district, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims against the same to the admtn1stratrix, and directs that public notice be given Of this order by advertising the same once In some newspaper having a circulation in said district and by posting copy thereof on the public sgn-post in said town of Stafford nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt CerJl- ned from record. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1898-06-09

The steamer Worcester left New Lon- don harbor at 10 o'clock Saturday morn ing under her own sieam.
The Press., 1898-06-09

A short calendar session of the superior court was held at Rockville Tuesday, Judge Shumway presiding. In the case of Savings Bank of Holland vs. Hastings et al., motion for judgment was granted, 1t being an action against the maker and indorser of a note. A further order of notice was granted in the divorce case of WRkeman J. Sibley vs. Helen J. Sibley. A motion for further order of notice was granted In the divorce case of Mary Peters against Ambrose Peters. In the case of Emellne K. Shumway vs. Har- graves Robinson ct al. bearing on fore- closure, judgment was granted, amount ing to $510.16. The property in ques- ton Is in Mansfield. Clayton k. Holmes of Hydevllle was granted a divorce from his wife, Eva J. Holmes, on the grounds of desertion. Harriett White of Hebron was granted divorce from Frank White on the grounds of desertion. In the af- ternOon the case of Mrs. Jane Schofeld of Westford, charged with adultery, came up. The case was nolled by advice of Judge Shumway. The case of the state against. John Haley was also nolled af- ter the defendant paid costs. The court adjourned until next Tuesday at Rock yille
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Born.

Stafford, 4th, a son to Mir. and Mrs John Moore.
 South Coventry, list, daughter to Mir and Mrs. Fred Macht.
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Smith & Murray The June Sale Presents New Offerings
 Almost Daily. Ladies' Kid Gloves.
 Special Value. Two-C Clasp Kid Glove, none better be- ing retailed for a dollar anywhere.
 Sale price. 69c pair. Ladies' Silk Gloves, 25c pair,
 value 33c. 4-Button Lisle Gloves, s5c pair,
 value 37tc. Ladies' Cycling Gloves, 25c pair.
 Center stOre-right. A Sale of Silk Underskirts. Two hundred of the famous P. D. Silk Underskirts-made of plain and fancy Tafteta Silks the latest ruche effects.
 A hundred and fifty of this lot that range in value from $6 to $9, go on sale at $4.9O. Blacks, col ors and fancies-the silk alone cost more.
 Fifty skirts go on sale at $1O, $12.5O and $15. Value $15 to 1925.
 Center floor A Big Carpet Sale at Un- heard of Prices.
 They were bought at the Great Auction Sale of Carpets and Rugs of Alexander Smith & Sons pro duction
 Note the following prices: Tapestry Carpets, 35c yard, former price 59c yard. Tapestry Carpets, 42c yard former price 65c yard. Tapestry Carpets, soc yard,
 former price 69c yard. Tapestry Carpets, 55c yard, former price 75c yard. Velvet Carpets, 65c yard, former price $1 yard. Moquette Mat, 67c, former price $1 each. Moquette Rug, $1.48, former price $2 25 each. New prices on Straw Mattings. 50 rolls-were 15c yard, Sale price 10c yard. 100 rolls-were 2Oc yard, Sale price 12tc yard. Ingrain Carpets-were 35c yard, l Sale price 25c yard. Ingrain Carpets-were 45c yard, | Sale price 33c yard Fine all wool Ingrains-were 65c yard, | Sale price 48c yard. The Silk Selling. soc Printed Indias and Foulards, l Now 29c. A number of new designs just added 75c and $1 qualities in all the latest ef- fleets, For this sale 45c. Wash Silks.
 Cheney Bros. manufacture the best | Wash Silks to be had. Your choice for this sale 69c a yard. 24 inches wide, and B to yards make waist. SMITH & MURRAY, Springfield, Mass.
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Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in- serted at one-half advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi- cations received without signature always com mitted to the waste basket without attention
 This paper is mailed regularly to it's subscrib- ers until . definite order to discontinue is re- celved and all arrears arc paid in full.
 THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant nemi-weokly1 furnished for s2.15 per year.
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A T a Court of Probate holden at stat

A ford, within and for the District of Stafford on the 7th day of June, A. D., 1898.
 Present. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion Of Catherine A. Mullen adminis- tratr1x on the intestate estate of John H. Mul. len, late Of Stafford, within said district, de ceased. ~
 This court doth decree that six months be al. lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administratrix, and directs that public notice be given of this order, by advertising the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town Of Stanford Certi. lied from record, MARCUS B. FISK Judge
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staffordvIlle, sth, Elijah Chapman Fl dredQe, 0S.
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MCLAUGHLIN G SON, PUBLISHERS. si.s0 year. If paid strictly in advance, sl.So.
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FORGE w. MAY, M.D.- M Eye. Ear, Nose and Throat. Onace, "A
 Main Street, WiIlimantic, Conn.
 Once hours-9 to 12 a. m-, 2 to D. m.
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OST- Between Stafford Springs and 14 stafford Hollow, a breeching part of a work harness. The finder will be paid for his trouble by leaving the same at the store of W. K. Han ley or H. F. Cady. 1" EDMUND SULLIVAN.
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\ OST.-A large. old-fashioned brooch IL on the road leading to the cemetery. The
 finder win please leave the same at No. Ben- ton street. Wv
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CABBAGE PLANTS FOR SALE V 50 cents a hundred.
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TOR SALES or Tons good hors 1T hay. MRS. DANIEL BowDRN, StafTordville.
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NEW MILCH COWS FOR SALE. 1N OTIS MANN, v. S., Ellithorpe.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-05-26
TOLD BY FIGURES.

By the LIST of next June there will be
completed telephone system from San
Diego, CAL, to Nelson, b. c., distance
Of 1925 miles. This will make line
about twice as long as the longest line
Low in use-that from Boston to Chi
cago by the way Of New York.
The largest block of marble ever sent
out of East Tennessee was recently
shipped by way of the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad to New England. 1t was con-
signed to Norcross Bros, at East Cam
bridge, Mass, and it weighed $4,000
pounds. 1t was quarried near Knox
Vile.
The number of German towns and
cities having electric railways was:
Three, in 1891; II, in 1893; 20, in 1894;
"a, in 1895; 42,,in August, 1896. At the
end of 1897 the number was about 80.
The overhead trolley is used most;
three lines have a mixed overhead and
underground system, two have over
head conductors, combined with stor-
age batteries and two have the current
supplied by aceumulators only.
The United States consumed last year
2,O96,263 tons Of sugar. Of domestic
product were 100000 tons cane, Al ,347
beet, 5000 maple and 800 sorghum; Of
foreign, 1,066,GSO tons Of cane, 616,635
law beet and 1928 refined. The con-
sumption of foreign sugars represents
the production of 15, 200, 900 tons $4,000
rcunds) beets, requiring 15s factories
of 100000 capacity $1,000 tons per day.,
Or 316 factories of $4,000 capacity $500
tons per day), or 451 factories of $4,000
capacity ESQ tons per day..
The number of submarine cables
throughout the world is 1859, Of which,
however, Id are coast and river cables
belonging to governments, and of COM
paratively small strategic value. The
total length of cable is 162,92S miles.
France commands 12 cables Of 2,O33 nau-
teal miles in European waters and SO
cables of 26,356 miles in colonial wa
ters; while Germany controls II cables
of 3,040 nautical miles in European wa
tiers and three cables of 470 miles in Co
lonial waters.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-05-26

Paderewsii has q great hobby for
decorating his home with relics of great
composers and musicians, SO that it now
has the appearance of a museum.
Miss Mary E. Garrett, Of the we'll
known Baltimore family, has endowed
the Bryn Mawr female college with q
European fellowship" which is intend
ed to cover the expenses Of one years
residence and study at some foreign
university. It is valued at $500.
Speaker Reeds income from literary
work last year was nearly four times as
much as his salary from the national
government. He has lately declined
al offers from publications, explaining
that the excitement of the present con-
dition at Washington precluded any eff
forts at essays or Renaissance.
1t is believed that the finest collec-
ton of emeralds in America belongs to
Mrs. james J. Hill, wife of the president
of the Great Northern railroad. Mr..
Hill is an admirer of gems and has a
special fondness for emeralds, and is
constantly adding to his wife's assort-
plent of them, ......
DSSOh AatISS IduN1A SAiSoiu VIC ooSoh'
whose death was recently announced,
obtained the latter title from the fam
lily estates in Silesia. He was born in
1911 and his wife was daughter of
Marshal Boniface, Count de Castellane,
an ancestor of Count Jean Paul Boni-
face de Castellane, who married jaw
Gould's daughter, Anna, in New York,
two or three years since. His son,
Prince de Sagan, is the former Paris
dandy Familiarity known as prince du
Chic"
Rev. William May, who lives near
Perryville, KY, and is 81, has IL living
children, 4s grandchildren and II great
grandchildren. He has been preaching
the Gospel for so years, and has never
accepted one farthing for his services.
During his ministerial career he has
married over 2,1Oo couples and has ven
|. tured on the matrimonial wave himself
three times.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-05-26
EASTWARD THROUGH
THE ROCKIES MNwSS

The traveller, tourist ,or business
man Is wise when he selects the Rio
Grande Western Railway @Great Salt
Lake Route" for his route to the East.
it ID the only transcontlnental line
passing directly through Salt Lake
City, and in addition to the glin pse
it affords of the Temple City. the
Great Salt Lake and picturesque
Salt Lake and Utah Valley, it affords
the choice Of three distinct routes
through the mountains and the most
magnificent scenery in the world.
On all classes of tickets stopovers
are granted Mt Ogden. Salt Lake
City, Glenwood Springs, Leadville,
Colorado Springs, Denver and other
points of interest. Double daily
train service and through Pullman
and Tourist sleeping cars between
San Francisco and Denver. Tourist
cars through to Omaha, Chicago and
Boston.
For illustrated pamphlets descrip.
tive OF the "Great Salt Lake Route"
write to f. A. WADLEIGH, General
Passenger Agent, Salt Lake City.
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Some Interesting Views,

Two of the colored porters of the
Pennsylvania Railroad lounglng be-
tween train times at Broad street sta
hon became involved in a discussion
OF the present all-absorbing topic.
Seems to me, SAM" said one, @dat
yo' ID powahful tendah hearted bout
desc Spaniards. jes' natchelly low
dat dey had oughtah be gib'n de
credit laik dey sho1y deserbs." Go
'i'ng, man. war credit n7,v amt
q o"r no credit lef', 'cordin' toe de noos-
papdhs." ago puhposely discompe-
hen meh, subj" replied Sam with dig
nifty. Vile dey amt no sarcum-
locuin' de fac dat SPANS navy ain
very great, shucks, she got one bat
tleship dat we gotter be mighty keer-
full bout" @Wha's dat?" IL ref
renee toe de battleship wot's called
de tiotillah, dat's layin' low IN de
uddah side de ocean" aDoes yo'
reckon dat she abah gwine come OBJ
ah hyar?" aShe shol'ly is, jes' as 80 on
as she gifts her pumps fixed" 3S'pos-
in she do come long dis away, dat
ain sayin' she gwiue keep Cuba FUN
gittin' free" "Oh, 1 ain sain' dat
only l say, BE mighty keerful. I'm.
Gle Sam da's all. "Who Jo' low
gwine be President oh Cuba eff she
done git free, Mistab McKmleh?"
@No, sub; dey schemein' TO ter mecl,
els hyart Mistah Junta, oh Noe
Yo'k President, sho's yo' bohn."-
Philadelphia Record.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-05-26
Notice to Creditors

TN THE DISTRICT COURT or
asv FSurth Judicial d sd ,d District Of II tns
In the matter Of the estate Of
Parks, deceased. ID
Notice is hereby given that DavlaJ
was duly appointed administrato'
estate Of Eugene Parks, deceased,
9th day OF April, A. d. 1893. The ~
and all persons having claims agar.
deceased, are hereby notified to by
with the necessary vouchers, WI
Clerk Of said curt within forty dsI'
the first publication Of this notes.
DAVID CASPbs1
Administrators OF the Estate Of
Parks, deceased.
Dated at Elko, April II, 1893.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-05-26
WAR FACTS AND FIGURES.

The estimated cost OF American
wars is as follows: Revolutionary
war, 1852, sl35. $4,000; war with
Great Britain, 1S1O-15, S1O7, 159, 900;
Mexican war, 1868, S66 100000; civil
war, 1865, s3,O25, 100000.
The number Of soldiers on duty in
the Federal army during the civil war
is given as follows: July ], 1861, 1885,
5S8; January l, 1862, 527,2O4; January
l, 1853, 698, 802; January |, 1864, Gill;
$50; January l, 1865, 62O,924; May 1,
1865. 797,sO7.
During the civil war, 1921 commis-
stoned officers and 90,868 enlisted
men we're killed in action or died of
wounds received in battle; 1921 COM
missioned officers and 1925 enlisted
men died frem disease or accident,
making total loss of 289,739 men.
Deaths occurring after the men left
the army are not included in these
figures.
The following is summary of VOL
unteers furnished by each State to
the Federal army during the civil
war: New York, 445.949; Pennsyl-
vania. 1913, 115; Ohio, 3lO,654; Illinois,
25S,162; Indiana, 194,363; Massachu-
sets, 146,467; Missouri, 10S. 1852; Wis
consul, 91.o2ll;; Michigan, ss,111; Iowa,
1878; New Jersey, 1886; Kentucky,
1925; Maine, G9,733; Connect: ut
55,755; Maryland. 4G,O53. New Hamp-
shire. 1898; Vermont, 1922; West
Virginia, $4,000; Tennessee, 1902;
Minnesota, 24,OO2; Rhode Island, 3d.
249; Kansas, 20,095; District of Col
umbia. 1854; California, Is, 725; Della
ware, 1926; Arkansas, 8,239; New
Mexico, 6561; Louisiana, 1924; Colo
RADIO, 4,9O3; Indian Territory, $500;
Nebraska, 1857; North Carolina, 3d.
$50; Alabama, 2,576; Texas, 1,965; Ore
gon, 1910; Nevada, 1880; Washing
ton. Territory, 964; Mississippi, $40;
Dakota Territory. 200.
In the twelve greatest BATTLES
fought during the civil war the Union
losses were as follows: July 1.3, 1868,
Gettysburg, SOTO killed and 14,497
wounded; September II, 1862 An
tietam, 1.108 killed and 9,549 wound
ed; May Is, 1863, Charlottesville,
1,606 killed and 9,762 wounded, Sep
TENDER 1920, 1868, Chicamauga, / ,656
killed and 9.749 wounded; June ID,
1861, Cold harbor, 1911 killed and o.
076 wounded, December ILL, Fred
ericksburg, 1884 killed and 5000
wounded; August $3.50, 1862, Ma
nassas, 1,747 killed and 1852 wound
ed; April 6 7, 1862, Shiloh, I,754 kill
ed and 8,409 wounded; December 81
1862, stone River, 1850 killed and T.
902 wounded; June 1919, 1864, Peters.
burg, 1858 killed and 9.513 wounded
May 8-18, 1864, Spottsylvania, 2,725
killed and 13,413 wounded
May ST 1864, Wilderness, 2,24e
killed and 1907 wounded
Total in twelve battles. 23,478 killed
and l20,S59 wounded.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-05-26
For Sale.

I offer for sale the stock and fix
lures of the Silver Brick Saloon in
III Logs new brick building. The
whole outtir will be sold at bargain
for cash. Inquire on tho premises of
Z. Nanini, the proprietor.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-05-26
Everywhere!

The Klondyke baking
powder is ScAilllmg's Best.
1t keeps in all climates and
does the most work for the
cent.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-05-26

Latest designs IN wall paper and
border and ceiling to match just re-
ceived at Alexander's. p
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-05-26

If.you are thinking Of getting bi.
cycle send to @. Alexander, .Elko
Nevada, for Crescent catalogue and
prices.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-05-26
Book Free

For more than twenty
years we have been telling
how SCOTS Emulsion puts
on flesh, nourishcs and
builds up the body, making
It the remedy for al1 vast
ing diseases Of adults and
children, bot It isn't posi-
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a mere stickfu1 Of ncwspa-
per type.
We have had prepared a
little book, telling in easy
words how and why Scott's
Emulsion benefits, and a re-
guest will becnough to have
It sent to you free,
SCOTT & BOVINE, New YorL
<f-N,cs@4 - - j,f3gl3PfRS y 1Y1FlVIQ =
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-05-26

Appropriate household wedding
presents at Alexander's.
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Table Of Distances.

Following is a table OF DISTANCES
made with reference to our war with
SPAN:
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-21
Palm Trees Of Cuba.

The little island of Cuba has nearly
thirty different varieties of palm trees.
Chief among them is the royal palm,
majestic tree with straight trunk and
a bunch of plumelike leaves growing
out of the top, the lower ones arooping
toward the ground. 1t Is me most
common as well as the most beautiful
tree in Cuba. 1t has been called the
blessed tree for its every part is use
full. Its roots are made into medicines;
its trunk is easily split into boards for
building. The trunk has no bark and
the inside is porous, the outer portion
being hard and nearly as brittle as
glass.
The center bud at the top Of the royal
palm tree, from which all the leaves
grow, is tender substance and is a
very pleasant food, whether eaten raw,
cooked as a vegetable or preserved
with sugar. The stems on the long
leaves are odd. They are semicircular
and embrace the trunk of the tree. The
stem is called the yagua and looks like
a thin board, is often five or six feet
long and the natives make it serve
various purposes. Sections cut OF
serve as plates, or If soaked in warm
water it becomes pliable and may be
bent in any shape, afterward harden
ing. Sometimes when thus softened it
is folded at the ends like bakers paper
hat, fastened with wooden pins and
servesthe Cuban farmer asa water buck
ct, basin or pan. Sometimes the insurg-
entsuse one of theseimprOvised dishes as
kettle in which to cook their beef
and yams. The water in the dish keeps
the wood from burning.
In times of peace the yagua or stem
OF the palm leaf is used to cover bales
of tobacco. Set on a frame 1t may form
very good bed; again, the yagua is
used as a tarpaulin or macintosh. The
CUBAN soldiers with a few leaves can
build tents for themselves.