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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30
Il War Relic.

William Reed, of Fredericksburg Va.
has secured from the Charlottesville
battlefield a novel relic of the war of
1s61-65. It is an open pocketknife. over
the blade of which has grown about
three inches OF the white oak tree. into
the trunk Of which the knife was evil
IDENTIFY stuck by soldier and then for
gotten The three inches of wood rep
resents the growth of the tree since
that lamentations Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30
HI. sfmnIe Plan.

Mother-What's the matter, chill
dren? Not dressed yet?
Little Edgar-You see. mamma, En-
mas got an apple, and told her we'd
play Adam and Eve. SO can get the
apple.-N. Y. World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-30
The value of Rai1,rax..

Railways represent an enormous adj
dition to public wealth. The value OF
the railways of all countries is some
thing like $50, 00o. 900
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
Surplus as regards policy holders, $412. 306.1'
summary of Head Office Statement.
March 81, 1897.

and will be made up largely of old play
ers. The onlysvacant position in the in
field is that of second base, for which
there are several promising candidates
Among these are Putnam, 1901, formerly
of the Nichols Latin School team, and
Smith, 1901, formerly Of the NJ. G. I.
team.
Capt. Pulsifer will pitch in the more
important games, and will be relieved
by Quinn and Johnston. Hussey, 1900,
a new man, is developing we'll and may
get a position in the box. The erst
game will be an exhibition game with
Bowdoin players, at Lewiston. The state
schedule has been made out, but all the
dates are not determined upon as yet
Early in May the team will take trip
away, playing two games with the Uni
verslty of Vermont and one with Yer
mont Academy. Other games for this
trip will be arranged later.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
.DEERlNG..

Last evening marked the opening OF the
fair and sale to be held during the week
in Red Mems hall, Morrill's corner, I'M
der the auspices of Rockameecook tribe
OF Red Men.
The programme for last -evening's en-
tertainment was published in yesterday 8
PRESS and proved an interesting feature
of the evenings festivities. The fair is
to be open every afternoon during the
week from to 5 O'Clock. Supper will be
served each evening from to O'Clock.
The entertainment commences at s
O'Clock.
The following intentions of marriage
have been registered with the city clerk {:
George E. Slocum and Miss Jessie W.
Libby. both of Deering; James III. jackson
of Deering and Miss Eva May Holmes of
Welchyille; Alexander f. Bremmer of
Jamaica Plains, Mass, and Grace Maude
pike of Deering.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
=. BATES COLLEGE.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1

Lewiston, February 1S.-President
Chase has returned after an absence of
several weeks in New York.
Friday afternoon DR.. Martyr Summer
bal, of the Main street f. B. church Of
Lewiston, spoke inaRoger Williams hall
upon the. topic, "Some aspects of the La
bor Problem. Many Of the students
are attending his Sunday evening lect-
,res ON "The good points in our sister
churches.
Tbe base ball men are hard at work
,,ranaring for the summer campaign. This
roar,s team will he captained by Nathan
pn1sifer. '99. who also captained the full
II, +earn last season, land is one of Bates s
hast athletes. The team lost only two
men last season, Burriii and Slattery'
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
LOCATION OF W., W. & H. R'Y.
TRACKS.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Anew YORK. NY

IhAOhS.
The order establishing the grade and
route of the Westbrook, Nindham and
Harrison Railway company, was taken
from the tale.
Alderman Cragie called for the report
of the committee to whom the ordinance
was referred. Alderman Davies, chair
man of the committee, asked for recess
that he might confer with the city
solicitor before reporting.
The request was granted and a recess of
ten minutes was held.
When the council had again been called
to order President Woodman announced
that he had been asked to allow meet
ing of the committee of the whole to con-
tinue the hearing held at the previous
meeting as several interested parties were
present and desired to speak. Alderman
Cloudman presided.
u City Solicitor Ray. reported that there
was no legal objection to the ordinance
which he and George E. Bird, ESQ.,, at
torney for the railway company had care
fully examined.
Mr.. T. W. Edwards, who was the
second speaker, objected to the proposed
location. His objection was on account
of the location of the tracks on the nor tn
erIy side of Main street in front Of his
store.
Hon. George f. Bird hoped that the
company might not he compelled to
change the route of their location again.
When the council reconvened Alderman
Davies moved to amend the ordinance by
making several minor changes to make
the same agree with the city charter and
read smoothly. The amendment was
adopted with three readings.
Then the ordinance as amended was
given it's second reading and a final pas
sage which was unanimous.
The list of officers recently elected by
the hose companies presented by the board
of engineers, was approved.
Adjourned at 9.45 p. m. to next Mon
day evening.
A meeting of the municipal officers will
be held at the Council chamber. March
7th at am. to fill vacancies that have
or may occur in the Offices Of election
clerks, and to to do such other business
as may properly come before the board
The Democratic ward caucuses will be
held next Thursday evening and the
Democratic Mayoralty convention will be
held in the High school building next
Friday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
W ESTBROOK.

The adjourned meeting of the Westbrook
aldermen was held last evening. The
principal business, which occupied nearly
the entire evening, was the ordinance es-
tablishing the location of the tracks OF the
Westbrook. Windham g. Harrison Rail
way company.
At 7.45 p. m. President Woodman
called the meeting to order and Mayor
Gloudman held a session of the municipal
officers.
Aldermen Black, Howe, Riggs and
Hardy were absent.
Mayor Cloudman read the list of nomi-
nees for election clerks presented by the
Demooratio city committee and they were
chosen as follows: George Il. Leighton
in place Of W. W. Neal of ward oEe; e..
r, Brown in place of j. T. Hasey (de-
ceased1 of ward five; J. h. Sullivan in
Mace of Frank Stevenson of ward two.
On the recommendation of the Republi-
can city committee the following were
chosen Lou K. Fancy in place of FL. Il.
Melcher of ward one; Fred A. Burnell
in place of John Herylsk of ward two.
Mayor Cloudman made partial report
of the financial standing of the city in
his message. He said that from February
1, 1897, to February /, 1898, there had
been collected from taxes SIS, 16S. "a.
Since February LIST during the present
month s762.1 has been collected, making
total of $7s, 93o.35.
The total debt has been reduced to
$3.50 300 which is $102, 900 less than it was
March /, 1897 An unexpended balance of
s2O, s73. "a remains in the treasury. The
report was accepted and ordered to be
placed on record.
f. NJ. Ray, Esq, announced that as
administrator of the estate of the late
Leander M. Valentine ne rendered to the
city of Westbroook bequest of 500, the
interest of which shall be at the disposal
of Valentine hose company to be used for
an annual banquet or such other purpose
as the hose company may agree upon An
order presented by Alderman Cragie &C.
cepting the same was passed.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
WARMING DYNAMITE.

RockIand, February ala sad accident
occurred in Rockport about three O'Clock
Yesterday afternoon. r. e. A. Shibles
WAS warming some cartridges in pump
house in one of the S. E. and Fl. S.
Shepherd quarries when by some I'M
known reason the cartridges exploded and
as result Mr.. Shibles was severely in
iured and it is now believed that he can
not live The pump house was entirely
destroyed, Mr.. Shibles being thrown into
the quarry several feet below.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
BRIEF JoTrlNas.

The Letter Carriers will have their an
nual dinner at the Tolman House to-
night
The recent coffee party given by the st.
Vincent de Paul Society proved great
success. Between five and six hundred
dollars will be realized.
About $50 was realized from the klon-
dixie supper recently given at Second
Parish vestry.
At Allen loves horse sale in Boston
Emma Westland was sold by her owners,
J.. T. Barrett and o. Stackpole, Tor
$1,000.
At the Boston & Maine directors meet
ing Thursday the regular quarterly GIVE
dend of 1-2 per cent. was declared, pay
able April LIST to stockholders OF record
Feb. 28th. Books close Feb. 2Sth and
reopen March 18th.
A young son OF d. I. Plummer. OF
Scarboro, found a brass paddock in a
large box kept in lean-to, attached to
the barn, where tramps not infrequently
pass the night. The postoffice authorities
recognize it as mail pouch lock. The
officials fear that it has been stolen In
order that false key can be made to use
upon mail pouches.
Geo. G. Shaw g Co.'s stores will be
f.closed this afternoon in honor of Wash.
angton's birthday.
The Harvard Club in Maine will have
their annual dinner at The Sherwood to-
night
A special meeting of Division 2, A. O..
II. will be held at Hibernian hall this
evening at eight O'Clock, to take some &C
ton on the death OF the late Vim. FL.
Somers.
On account of the storm the reception to
be given to Miss Sarah B. Barrows by
the Woman's Missionary society Of Free
street church in the vestry, announced for
1ast..evening, was postponed and will be
given on Wednesday evening.
There were three persons baptized at
the Church of Christ Sunday evening at
the close of the sermon.
The social circle will give supper and
musical, entertainment at High street
circle rooms on Wednesday evening.
Supper at $50, to which all friends are
Invited.
A case of diphtheria was reported at
257 Danforth street, yesterday.
The board of directors of the Young
Women's Christian association will tender
a reception to the members of the orga-
nization at their rooms, Wednesday, Feb
ruary 23d at p. m.
The q. S. court will open for natural
ization Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday forenoons of this week.
Candidates should apply early in the day.
On account of the storm the reception
which was to be given to Miss Sarah B.
Burrows by the Women's Missionary So
ciety of Free street church in the yestry
last evening. has been postponed to Wed.
nesday evening.
The Women's Christian Temperate
Union of Deering, will meet with Miss
G. Goodrich, 1873 Stevens Plains avenue,
Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock. Bust.
ness Of Importance is to be attended to.
The store of Will H. Goodwin & Co.
will be closed this afternoon.
There will be special meeting of
Court Falmouth, No.I2, E. of A., We'd
! nesday evening, February 23d at O'Clock
! to take action on the death Of the late
William n. Somers
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
THE PRINTING PREsSMEN'S
UNION, NO. 90.

The Printing Pressmen's Union, No
90, was organized the past week. with
the choice of the following officers:
President-John F. Sullivan.
Vice. resident-F'red III. Manchester.
Recording and Corresponding Score
tary-Thos. J. Magner.
Treasurer and Financial Secretary
Fred O. Turner.
Executive Committee-Seward Frank,
Fred N. Craig, Charles l.. Gill.
The new union starts out in flourish
ing condition with IA charter members
and more ready. to come in.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
MIGHT have BEEN WORSE.

A serious accident was narrowly
averted in ward four ward room last
evening. A couple of big kerosene
lamps over the table burned the wood
work of the ceiling so that the fastening
pulled out and the lamps came down.
One man was cut slightly on the hand,
but what was left of the wreck was
picked up and carried out of doors before
any damage was done.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
POST OFFICE OBSERVES HOLIDAY
HOURS TODAY.

Today being Washington's birthday, a
legal holiday, the post office will observe
the usual holiday hours.
The cashiers office for the sale of stamps,
ana the general and carriers delivery will
be open from to 8 a, M, and 1 to p.
M There, will be one generals delivery
in the morning, and two collections from
the street. letter boxes, namely at II "a.
M, and p. m. There will sbe one col
lection from the package boxes at p. M.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
WILL PRESENT A PEACE FLAG

Mr. Weissinger of Louisville OF the
Weissinger Tobacco company. who enter
tanned the Maine Grand Army at the
time of the National Enoampment IN
this city, is to be at the meeting OF the
Department of Maine in Lewiston next
Thursday and will present a peace nag to
the Maire Grand Army.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
NO TRAINS TO RANGELY,

Pennington, February 21.-The heavy
snow storm today averaged fifteen
inches in depth. Traffic is again seri-
ously impeded and no trains are running
to the Rangely district.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
A CARD OF THANKS.

r DESIRE to acknowledge through the col
Il umns CT your paper, very generous con-
tribution of money, received by me through
the hand of Mr.. j. Orr Of the g. T. railroad
the said gift having been contributed by the
G. T. r. staff, also from the clerks Of the
steamship lines and the u s. inspectors to aid
me and my family in my present illness
Words cannot fully express my heartfelt graf
itude to one and all for their kind act, who
have shown their friendship towards me in the
hour of need The Lord bless them.
S. WRIGHT,
feb22 dit Checker G. L. railroad sheds.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
WARD ONE.

Observation-Disclosures H. Sargent.
Seoretary-WilIiam P. Norton:
Checkers-Fred N. Greeley and Alpheus
Griffin.
The following vote does not include the
island wards, where over one hundred
Republican votes are usually cast. The
vote of the island caucuses may change
the result somewhat. The ticket known
as the young mems" ticket in ward one
which was supported by the young Re-
publicans was successful. The young men
were we'll organized and worked like
Trojans to carry their point. 1t shows
what Young blood can do when it is fair
ly stirred up:
Delegates to Mayoralty Convention.
John Cousins, 225; John j. Gerrish, 226;
Richard K. Galley. 225; James P: Jordan,
22S; Charles f. Dam, 223; William A.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
g9YR ENJOYS

~~ -@vNVeB ~ L. w.
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-
tenn efectually, 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
it's action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, it's
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 Flc syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK. N.Y.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
Oriental Rugs at Auction.

AT 1920 a. m. and $50 p. m. today, F, O..
Bailey & Co. will sell at thelr rooniS 80 En-
change ST., fine collection OF 600 ofieheal
Rugs and Carpets. This will be hne opportu-
nifty for parties desiring to purchase cholce ana
rare rugs at their own prices.
See auction column. III
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
j. r. LIBBY co.
Executors Notice.

THE subscribers hereby give notice that they
Il have been duly appointed EXECUTORS Oh Inc
asst will and testament OF
SAMUEL WATERHOUSE, late OF Portland,
in the Comfy of Cumberland, deceased
as the law directs All persons
having demands against the estate OF said de-
ce ased are desired to present the same Tor seg,
Element. and all indebted thereto are requested
TO make payment paw Immediately. n,,oren
- -'-'N0 CHARLES e. WATERH0USE,
WILLIAM /. WATERHOUSE.
Portland, February 81 1895 1epzzoW Iu1
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-24
Of The Many Good Things
WE CARRY

Christmas Turkey, Geese and
Ducks; English lum puILing in
cans; Dunklee's Celery Savory;
Celery Salt and Ce.e.y Mustard;
Michigan Preserves in gias s--must
be pure as the laws OF Michigan
will allow nothing else; Honey
Dew Preserves in GAYS; Dinner
Party Jams; Fresh Oysters, the
finest ever received at Florence;
Imported Olives in gllss; Durkee's
Salad, Jocky Clue and Heinz
Dressing; Cross g. Black
wells Chow, and Heinz McLar-
ems Cheese in jars -Roqueford
and Swiss; Anchovy Paste; Var
mouth Blouter Paste; Russian
Caviar, Crabs, CLAIMS andlLobsters;
complete stock of Salt and
Smoked Fish; Finnin-H Haddies,
Halibut, ETC.; French Peas and
Mushrooms; complete stock of
the Battle Creek Sanitarium Foods,
sole agents FOR the same. Your
Xmas dinner will not be complete
without good selling agents
for the celebrated Chuse & San
horn's Coffees and Teas. Smok-
ers, we have Cigars for Xmas at
SOC to $l.00 box; space will not
permit further quotations.
Thanking the good paople of
Florence for their kind and liberal
patronage for the year 1893, and
wishing you merry Xmas and g
Happy New Year, we are truly
yours, JONES UR1IERf SO.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-24

1t certainly must have been
gratifying to the city officials to
note the spirit of entire support
and sympathy that was manifest
by the citizens at yesterdays
meeting. There was evident also
a spirit of willingness, to adopt
any measures instituted by the
board, and to assist in every way
possible to accomplish the ends
sought in the grave question that
confronts the people of Florence.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-24

An ordinance providing for and calling spec
ial election to submit to tho qualified cleo
tors OF the Town OF Florence Colorado, the
question OF approving proposition to erect
water works for said town.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-24
DR.. Sewell spoke truth yester-

DR.. Sewell spoke truth yester-
day when he said, "The evils that
we avert by care, we never realize. ;"
1t is a fact that daily we pass
through many unseen dangers.
Too much care can not be exer-
cised in our efforts to vanquish the
ravages of smallpox in our city.
The suggestion of Doctor Sewell
that all cases be considered small
pox until proven to be something
else, will be acted upon by the
local health department; and
while the measure may prove irk-
some for many, still as the means
to an end the idea is correct and
will meet with almost universal
favor.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-24
Advertised Letter List

Following is list of letters re,
manning uncalled for at the post
Office at Florence, during week
ending Dec. ii, 1898:
Breganzer, VIM Long,JP
Bainbridgc, Harry Mckinney, Oliver (2)
-Bectham 7. p~-h----- WI ...ss.
roster, Dora Revington, Harry Leslie
GaR, Hamoud l. Ryan. SA
Griffith, Annie Springer
dribble' l. Sandoral, Ramini
man uoorge Thompson, Ole
Jones' hr q Mrs Wyatt, Roy
heiiy, Joseph Wright, Zank,
Wendell Mrs Chas
Parties calling for same will say
"adyertised." A. GuIL1NGrR NJ
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-24

Entered at tho postoflice at Florence, Colora-
do for transmission through the mails matter
OF tho second class.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-24

w. j. Daniels makes one of the
finest disinfectants, on the market
get bottle, fumigate your house
and guard against infectious
diseases. 66d
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-24
Rio drande's Holiday Rates.

Tickets will be sold at one fare
for the round trip between all
points in Colorado and New Mexico
on the Denver and o.Grande R.
Il. Tickets on sale Dec. "a, 25, 26.
and 81, 'S9; Jan. l, '99; final limit
Jan. 4, 80.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25
WAR PRICES.

Best Pat. >Flour, 24-lb sacks, 75c each.
Best Pearl Grits and Meal loo peck
Fine Family Lard DC pound.
pkgs. Pearline for Csc. Think of IT,
10 bars Fine Laundry Soap and Bottle
Blue 25c.
Z lbs. Best Gloss Starch CSC.
Pure Maple Syrup, half PINT cans, only sc
can.
Columbia River Salmon, fiat cans, 13c; :
for % cents.
BIB. Table Peaches 10c can
3-lb. Table Pears Ice can
Finest Flat Lobster best packed, Csc can.
Imported Blue Bottle Soap lie bar.
BIB: California Fancy Peaches Ice can.
3-lb. California Fancy Apricots 13c can.
Fancy Small French Peas 13c; 2 cans Csc.
Best Sugar Corn, packed, Sc can
Sardines, a, with key, extra fine, imported,
10c can.
Sardines, 4, fine fish, good oil, &c.
Sardines, p boxes, extra fine, 15c can.
We have the best Prunes in the city.
Think of it.
We have the finest Pineapples in the city.
Fancy Indian River Pineapples &c each.
Fancy Georgia Peaches, 4-quart baskets,
25c each
Fancy Fresh Tomatoes Toe basket.
Fine Sweet Canteloupes sc and 1Oc each.
Fine Georgia Watermelons, extra large.
4-qt basket Georgia Tomatoes 30c each.
The best Ginger Ale made S5c dozen.
Fine Fresh Plums cheap.
Extra Fine Quality Rice soc peck
Fine Sweet Oranges 30c dozen.
Huckin's assorted Soups, OF. cans. 25c
Armour & Co.'S White Label Soup 15c can.
Fine 2-lb. Grated Pineapple, heavy syrup.
15c can.
Fun Cream Cheese 15c pound
Imported Macaroni or Spegetti 1Oc pkg.
3 cakes Circus Soap and bottle Blue 25c.
Gelatine 7c pkg. will make quart fine
jelly; pkgs. Csc. Think of it.
Alb. pkg. Snow Boy Washing Powder 17c
pkg
Washing Soda only &c pound.
Armour Co.'S Lunch Tongue 25c can.
Full assortment of Fancy Crackers. anv
kind you want, zoe pound
Fine New Mackerel 10c, 15c, 20c each.
Our SOC Perfection Mocha and Java Coffee.
parched or ground, can't be beat in
town
Our 1Sc. two lbs for Csc. Golden Rio COT
fee, parehed or ground, is leader of the
town
Our SOC per lb. Tea is great.
Golden Drip or Vanilla Drip Syrup 4Oc
gallon.
Small Picnic Hams Sc pound.
Fine Smoked Beef Tongue cheap.
Large White Onions for boiling.
Wild Violet Toilet Soap cakes to box, Toe
Turkish Bath Soap 4Oc dozen.
Our best Corn Starch &c pkg. Try it.
2-lb. cans Grated Pineapple sc can.
Think of ii, Dunbar's celebrated Preserv
ed Figs, in q ID. cans, 15c each; regular
price 25c can.
Gordon & Dhworth Branded Peaches
fun quart jars, 81 each. Think of this
Gordon & Dilworth Sweet Picked Peaches
SOC per jar. Fun quart jars.
We are in receipt of another large shin
ment of Souvenir Plates of battleshin
Maine, which we will give away to-day
with every CASH purchase Of $3.50 and
over.
Armour & Co.'S Deviled Ham or Tongues
sc can.
We sell all goods on a small profit. VIII
pay you TO give us a trial
DRAYToN GROCERY CO.,
G. s. Van Horne. Manager.
10 Whitaker street