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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-07
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

What would you rather do or fight
fiiaaS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-07

The stomach is our best friend aud
the next best is the Perfect" Baking
Powder. 1t is chemically pure and as
siStS digestion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-07

There is now an advance of cents
on the cost of every money order issued
at the postoffice. An order that cost 8
cents will now cost 5, formerly now
IA, s now 10 and so on,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-07

Attorney Prose of Hoisington, was
over TO the county seat Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-07

To RENT: a house with six good,
large rooms. Inquire of 7. 81. Butler,
north of round house.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-07

The McCracken postoffice was bur
glarlzed last Wednesday night Not
muci, booty was secured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-07

For SALE-A good mare, weight
1850. Enquire of F. B. Patterson, at
6. N. s. E. r. Moses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-07

Charlie Bacon was up from Elliu-
wood, Friday, getting ready for the 4th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-07

Mrs. Will Sloniger came in last week
to visit with her husbands family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-07

A fine, brand new baby boy was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Phillips Fri
day, July 1st.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-07

E. L. Hotchkiss and family left on
their visit to Colorado last Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-07

Found. north of town, small purse
containing change. See Isaac Reynolds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-07

'' A desolate waste-an empty shirt
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-07

What would you rather do or fight
flies?
A desolate waste-an empty shirt
waist.
Geo. w. Greene, jr., visited Lacrosse
last week.
Everybody can have a ''hy" time
these days.
Mrs. Dan Lamreaux returned from
the east last week.
j. Lindas was up from Pawnee Rock
on business Thursday.
An occasional tramp shows up.
Drive them out of town.
Harry Diffenbacher was visiting in
Missouri and Nebraska last week.
Eirick G. Cole, of this city, delivered
the 4th of July Grafton at Newton.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-07-07

Eirick G. Cole, of this city, delivered
the 4th of July Grafton at Newton.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-21
Death of DIR. Bean.

DR.. E. A. Bean, of Hartland, a prom
inent physician and well known through
out this section, died Monday morning
at four O'Clock after Icing illness OF
consumption. DR.. Bean at one time
lived In Pittsfield and studied medicine
with DR.. j. C. Manson of that place.
After his graduation from the medical
college he located In St. Adams, remov-
ing from there to Hartland where he has
been practicing medicine for about
twelve years.
DR.. Bean has been prominent In Odd
Fellowship, holding various offices In the
fraternity and prominent in politics, be-
ing an active Republican. At the last
county convention he was a candidate
for the Senate. He has been chairman
of the board Of selectmen of Hartland
for a number of years. For the last
year his failing health has compelled
him to refrain from active work and he
was able to do but very little. He is
survived by wife and two children.
DR.. Bean took an active part in all
that peltained to the prosperity of his
town, was public spirited, and enjoyed
the confidence of large circle Of friends
who mourn his sad death in the prime
of life.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-21
Letters to SkOwhegan People

Mr.. s. w. Gould, Skowhegan, Me.
Dear Sir: You doubtless, In your
official capacity, have transacted bust
ness with Postmaster Noyes, Of Gardi-
ner, Me-, and may be interested in a
statement he makes.
He says that the Evans House, in his
city, was painted with F. w. Devoe &
Co.'S. Paint 1882, and was not reprinted
until 1912 years after. Even then
the body of the paint was just as good as
when put on. There had been no peel
ing off or blistering, but the color of
course, had become somewhat deadened,
as no color can remain permanent II
years. So much for pure paint ground
by machinery. Now as to lead and oil
mixed by hand. MIR. w. Haines, pro-
prietor Of the Hotel Coburn, Skowhegan,
Me-, says he has used lead and oil, and
has had to paint his hotel four times in
eleven years.
These facts prove that our Paints by
being ground by machinery, are some
times more than three times as durable
as lead and oil mixed by hand, and more
than three time as ecor omical, because
certainly the cost of labor for painting a
house once is much less than the cost OF
labor for painting house three times.
Yours truly.
+. w. DEyOE & Co.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-21

Commencing with this week, the Ken-
nebec Steamboat Co. will begin running
three trips per week, leaving the river
on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
but not on Monday. On or about May
10th, they will commence daily service,
leaving each ind of the route every
evening except Sunday. The low rate
of fares will continue for the present at
least. The steamers of this line are
staunch, commodious and in every way
suited to the safety and comfort of their
patrons.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-21
Village Corporation.

A warrant has been posted calling {
special meeting of Skowhegan Village
Corporation to be held In Engine hall
Monday, the 25th instant, at 2 O'Clock p
m, to act upon the following articles:
To see IL the corporation will adopt
certain bylaws and annul and strike oul
certain existing ones according to thu
report Of committee heretofore ap
pointed by the assessors.
To take such action relative to bylaws
for said corporation and such alterations
and additions to the same as is deemed
best.
The committee appointed by the as
SCISSORS was made up of o. r. Bachelor
ESQ.,, L. L. Walton, Esq, and A. X. But
Ter, Esq, and they have reported twelve
bylaws to be submitted to the corpora
ton, Monday.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-21
The Supreme Hymn.

Speaking Of hymns, the Rev. Robert
Collyer said the other day:"I we'll re-
member one day when this subject was
the object Of discussion between Ralph
Waldo Emerson and DR.. Oliver Wendell
Holmes. The latter said that many OF
the 80 called hymns were mere pieces of
cabinet work. Then his voice deepened,
his eyes shone, as we remember him in
his noblest moments, as he said, .One
hymn think supreme. Emerson threw
his head back, as he always did when
his attention was arrested, and waited.
DR.. Holmes repeated the first verse:
"Thou hidden love Of God, whose height,
Whose depth, unfathomed, no man knows
] see from far thy beauteous light
Inly sigh for thy repose.
My heart is panied, nor can it be
AT rest till it finds rest in thee
i know-I know, exclaimed En-
erson. That is the supreme hymn. -
New York Tribune.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-21

Prof. Moses, clairvoyant and magic
healer, Is now located at 40 Madison Ave-,
Opp. Hotel Coburn, for limited time.
The Professor Is the 9TH son of the 7th
son, born with veil. He tells past,
present and future to the astonishment
of all and receives callers from a. m.
to 10 o. m. As an introduction to our
people he has cut prices In half as fol-
lows: Gents, so cents, ladies, 25c.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-21
II YOU are thinking of buying a carri-

II you are thinking of buying a carri-
age take look at F. P. Moore's stock,
at his shop opposite Hotel Heselton.
No old banged around, shop worn stuff,
but the latest patterns, fresh from the
factories. AS regards to getting what
you buy we will challenge comparison
as to honesty with any one In the bust
ness at least. F. P. MOORE.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-21
Forcing Business.

Coster Irritable through lack OF
trade)-Buy a box O. cough lozenges-
'ang yer.
Bystander-I haven't got cough.
Coster-Well, fight me an buy some
stuff for black eyes.-London Tit-Bits.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-21

The originator OF the famous three
''r" ALTERATION reading, 'riting and
'vithmetio" was Sir William Curtis, a
lord mayor Of London. In 1895 he pro-
posed it as toast before the board of
education.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-21

Best garden peas at Bixby & Bucks.
Special bargains In corsets at Judkins'
Have your pictures framed at Folsom
and Varney's. Att
Special bargains In hosiery at W. Fl.
Wildes' on Saturday next.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-21

The Maine Methodist conference as
sembled at Norway, Tuesday, to con-
tinue through the week. About 10
clergymen, many accompanied by their
families, arrived. The regular
public conference exercises began We'd
nesday, Tuesday being devoted to pre-
liminary work and examination of candi-
dates for the ministry and of preachers
ON nrnhatiOn.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-21

The land covered by new houses in
greater London every year is 1,163
acres.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-21

Doing is the great thing, for if reso-
lutely people do what is right in time,
they come to like doing it.-Ruskin.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-21
ANNUAL MEETING.

The members OF the Skowhegan Savings
Bank corporation are hereby notified that
their annual meeting for the choice Of officers
and the transaction Of any other business
thought proper will be held at the Bank ON
Monday the second day Of May next at ten
O'Clock A. NJ.
Skowhegsn. April Is, 1888.
swi6 ED P. PAGE, Sec.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11
In the Old Church

The service at St. Lucas German
church on Easter Sunday afternoon
was Of unusual interest to all who
gathered there. The church authori-
les very generously granted the use'of
the premises to the congregation of St.
Luke's Episcopal church, which relig-
ious body owned and occupied that
church until 1858.
The house was we'll filed, there be-
ing quite number present who wor-
SHIPPED there for years; and the occa-
sion to them especially was happy
bringing back to mind the days
when they sat in those pews, heard
the Gospel expounded, and sang praises
to God.
st. Luke's congregation very much
appreciate the kindness of st. Lucas
church folks in granting the use of
their church.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11

position ,for this districD of being
without candidate.
The present incumbent, Hon. Ii. c.
Van voorhis, of Muskingum county, is
a candidate for denomination, and has
no opponent from his own county. Mr..
Van Voorhis is now serving his third
term as Congressman from the Fif-
teenth District and the fact that his
constituents haye seen ft to return him
three times to Congress is sufficient
evidence of their appreciation OF his
ability and the esteem in which they
hold him.
Unless all signs fail the convention
Of May 10th will be in certain sense
repetition of that of six years ago,
when it required over 600 ballots to
make a nomination. Should each of
the persons named above go before the
convention with a determination to
win it is not improbable that another
deadlock will result.
The primaries to select delegates will
be held in every precinct in the district
on Saturday, May 9TH.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11
Seventh of april Celebration.

The Womans Centennial Association
celebrated the seventh of April at their
Relic Room Thursday evening in an
appropriate and agreeable manner.
Miss Muriel Dyar read an excellent
paper on why we celebrate the day, u
and Mrs. T. F. Davis read very inter
esting and spirited paper about our
distinguished Guests" Mr.. Bird, Mr..
Gates, Mrs. Bird and Miss Ward rend.
cred several patriotic songs, and hall
hour was spent in social inter recourse
with the additions of ice cream and
cake. Miss Maria P. Woodbridge.
president of the society, presided dur
ing the evening and was assisted in
receiving the guest by Mrs. Fred Tur-
ner and Mrs. T. F. Davis. The attend
ance was large, filling the room, and
the evening in every way enjoyable.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11
SPAIN WILL YIELD
Everything Save Two Things to
Avert a War With the
United States.
SHE WILL UNDER NO CONSIDERATION
Acknowledge the independence O
Cuba Nor Suffer the Ameri-
cans to Intervene.
rf Either Is Insisted on Spain Will Con
slider Them as Overt Acts and as an
Aggressive Step Toward War
With the United States.

WAsHINGToN. April 9.-It is learned
at one of the foreign Embassies that
| the Spanish government Saturday has
under very earnest consideration the
issuance of proclamation declaring
an armistice in Cuba. This decree has
not yet been signed so far as is known
here, nor does the information indi-
cate that final determination that it
shall issue has been reached as yet.
The measure however is being strong
| ly pressed upon the consideration of
Spain by some of the conti-
mental European powers, which have
acquain ted their embassies with the
fact 1t is the hope of the powers urg-
ing this move that by means of this
concession war might be averted, al
though it is realized that the United
States may not regard the concession
as adequate to meet the case. The
Spanish government, it is said, holds
to the position that it will yield
everything to avert war save two
things independence of Cuba and
American intervention. 1t insists
that if either of these latter
moves are insisted upon by the United
States a sine qua non and are car
ried into effect it will regard them as
overt acts and as placing the United
States as in the attitude of taking the
first and aggressive step toward war.
1t is because of Spain's refusal to
yield on either the Intervention or in
dependence propositions that the armi-
stice proposal is not regarded as assur-
ing change in the present outlook
MADRID, April 9.-The political situ-
tion is unchanged. The opinions ex-
pressed by the newspapers are contra
dictory. Some of them hold that war
is inevitable, and others hone for
peace.
The Correspondence de Espana says
the Intervention of the powers has
produced at Washington an effect IA
Vorable to Spain. 1t adds: Spain
;an accept the friendly counsel of the
powers to solve the question, where
she can not recede in front of the
American demands"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11
THE CONGRESSIONAL SITUATION

The announcement of Senator j. II.
Riley, of this city, as candidate for
the congressional nomination, which
appeared in Saturdays papers, brings
another strong and popular man into
the field, and one whose capa abilities as
fighter are well known. In his
signed announcement Senator Riley
states that he has yielded at this late
day to the request of many OF his
friends that he be a candidate. He
pledges to the county his best efforts
to secure the nomination, but asserts
that he will not allow his canvas TO
interfere with his duties at Columbus.
His announcement gives Washingto
county two aspirants for the nomina-
tion, the other being Ex-senator Davis,
also of Marietta. Mr.. Davis has made
no formal announcement of his ambi.
tion, but is generally considered an
active candidate. He was before the
convention two years ago. opposing Mr..
Van Voorhis for denomination, and
made a good showing.
Guernsey county also has two pro-
nounced candidates in the persons of
Hon. D. D. Taylor and Hon. James
Joyce, the former we'll known State
Legislator and the latter at present
representing that county in the General
Assembly. Both are strong men and
say that they are in the fight for
blood.
Mobiles only candidate SO far is Hon.
]. M. Dalzell, who is known to every
body, and who has already twice been
before ths convention since the forma-
tion of the present Fifteenth District.
He thinks he will haye the solid sup
port of his county and is hopeful Of
success.
Morgan county occupies the unique
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11
THE GOVERNMENT
Gives the, Dupont-De Mourse Powder Co. u
Large Contract

Large Contract.
WILMINGTON, Del, April 9.-The e. 1.
Oupont-De Mourse Co., it is under
stood, has received from the United
states government a contract for fur
nishing $4,000, 600 worth of powder
and the mills are being rushed to turn
out the material as rapidly as possible.
Most of the powder manufactured at
lhe mills at present is red, and being
more difficult to ignite than the black
powder, there are fewer explosions,
and it can be produced more rapidly by
the machinery.
The company is building a new mill
in the lower yard and also a machine
for the manufacture of prislnatic pow
der, which is to be the largest in the
world. The wages of the company's
employees recently have been in
creased. 1858 ~saz.aSsafszr;s
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11
Settled by Marriage.

On April End Miss Winnie Snow, OF
near Waterford, appeared before Mayor
Jordan at Beverly and made AFFIDAVIT,
charging Geo. Drake with being the
father of her unborn babe. Drake was
located in Muskingum county and was
brought to Beverly Wednesday even
ing by VIM. McIntire, of Zeno. On
Friday marriage license for the
young couple was issued in Probate
Court and the case is presumed to have
been settled. +
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11
Steamer Proteotion Safe.

SEATTLE, Wash, April 9.-The
steamer Protection, Capt. E. Erickson
about which such grave fears have
been entertained since the ARRIVAL O.
the Noyo, has arrived from Copper
river. Save the loss Of her foresail
which was carried away in gale, she
was not damaged. The steamer Valen
cia had to throw overheard her deck
load Of live stock, numbering 80 heao
of horses and cattle
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11
Dissolution of Partnership.

This is to give the public notice tha'
on and after this date, April lIth, 1898
the firm of Trapp & Smith, heretofore
doing general business in the sale
and repair of vehicles of all descrip
lions, at the corner of Fourth and
Church streets. Marietta, Ohio, is dis.
solved. Mr.. Smith will retire, and Mr.,
,Irapp will remain in charge of the
business; and he will be glad to see all
old and new customers.
TRAPP & SMITH.
Marietta. O., April II, 'es
Apr. lI-3t
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11
Junior Ex." Tonight.

The oratorical exhibition of the Jun
Tor Class will be held this Monday eve.
ming at 1880 o'clock, at the First Con-
gregatiohal church. The speakers for
the occasion are Messrs. Wolfe, Scott
and Dyke, for Alpha Kappa; and Feis-
ley, Bebout and Pratt for Psi Gamma.
The Glee Club will furnish the music
for the occasion.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11
THE MARIETTA

Ordered to Sail for Montevideo- Oregon
ON Her Way.
VALPARAISO, CHILE, VIA GALVESTON,
TEXAS, April 9-Orders from Washing
ton directing the United States gun
boat Marietta to sail tonight for Mont
evideo, Uruguay, were received here
today. On the way she will call at
Sandy Point, Straits Of Magellan, to
coal am told that the United States
battle ship Oregon will not touch here,
but will proceed as rapidly as possible
to Sandy Point, thence to Montevideo.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11

CAIRO, Egypt. April 9-The British
brigade, in the defeat of the Dervishes
Friday at AtbaYa and the capture o1
Mahmoud, the Dervish commander,
and 1900 of his followers, lost, in add.
ton to the officers killed, cahled Fri
day, ten rank and file killed and had
30 men wounded. The Egyptians los,
81 men killed and had IA officers and
3I9 men wounded. The Dervishes los,
about 2, 200 men killed.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11
The Fern is All Right.

WASHINGTON, April Q. Navy depart
ment officials ridicule and discredit
the widely circulated rumors that the
Fern has been blown up. Lieut..
Whittlesey, who would be the first to
know of the receipt of any such news
by the navy department, said that he
had not heard of any trouble at Ha-
vana, and that while the Fern was at
Havana he did not credit any other
part of the story.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11

The following statement by Assist
ant Secretary Vanderlip, of the Treas
ury, is especially interesting at thi:
time: when war comes new influ'
ences operate upon the pu bile revenues,
The first boom of cannon is a call for
increased resources, and is likely to be
followed by sharp decrease in ordi,
nary receipts. Fortunately at no time
since the civil war has the U. S. Treas
ury occupied so strong position as il
does now, with the exception possibly
of the surplus days of 1Ss5-90. The
circulation statement just ssued shows
that we have an enormous stock of gold
in the country, almost $3.50, 900, 600. OF
this amount the U. S. Treasury holds
$175, 900, ,00o We are 5000. 600 above
the traditional reserve maintained for
redemption of U. S. notes, and the re-
serve is increasing 5000, 900 a day.
But, notwithstanding the strong fnan-
cial position of the government, and OF
the moneyed institutions of the coun-
try, there would, in any sort of con-
hict, soon be necessity for additional
revenues. This has given grave con-
cern to those charged with the admir-
istration of the finances of the govern
ment. Unquestionably, if war should
be the placing of the National Treas
ury on war basis" Mr.. Vanderbilt
points out numerous ways by which
our revenues could be speedily in
creased. but that is a matter to be de-
termined by Congress alone
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11
Earthquake shocks In Ro,s,,,.

PRAGUE, Bohemia, April 9.-There
have been severe earthquake shocks in
the vicinity of Libochowitz, ten miles
southwest of Leitmeritz. At the vii
lage of Klaffai seven houses collapsed
and 80 families were rendered home
less. The subterraneous disturbances
continue
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11
MONDAY. APRIL ~, 1903

We Will consider it a great favor II
subscribersiw Will report any failure
70 get their Leader. or any careless
ness on the part of the carrier
Subscribers will please not pay
the carriers unless the carrier
punches his credit tag In subscrIb-
er's presence.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11

SAN Francisco, April "a syndicate
has purchased for Sl75,O 900 the Gamer.
les controlled by the California Can
neries Cos. The new company has
been capitalized for $3.50, 900 and it will
make an effort TO control the British
market for California fruits.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11

NEWSPAPER dispatches notice the
orders of the gunboat Marietta to get
into the Atlantic and if hostilities re-
suit between the United States and
Spain the people of this city will watch
her course with interest
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11

GENERAL FITzHUGH LEE left Havana
Saturday evening, not forgetting, in
his brave courtesy, to pay a farewell
call to General Blanco. The Spaniard
was TOO busy" to see him, He will
probably be even buster in week or
two
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11

New YORK, April Or. A. C. Smith,
of the Ward Line Steamship Co., re-
turned from Washington Friday. To
a reporter he said that all the Ward
line steamers were withdraw from
service Friday.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-11
Marietta Improvement Association

The first monthly meeting of the
Marietta Improvement Association will
be held at the Marietta Club Tuesday
afternoon at three o'clock. A cordial
invitation is extended to the mem bers
of the Association and to all who desire
to join it. The annual mem bership fee
is fifty cents. The following musical
and literary program will be given:
Piano solo,. Master Francis McMillen
Secretary's Report.
Report of standing committees.
Vocal solo-"Creole Love Song. Smith
Miss Steen.
The work of Village improvement
Societies.. Mrs. Tasker Bosworth
Village Improvement from a Philan-
throplc Point of View.
Rev. Mr.. Coil.
Piano solo. Master Francis McMillen
Reading and signing of the Constitu-
tion.