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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-26
rEACE PROPOSALS FROM POPE.
American Annexation OF Cuba and
Porto Rico Suggested.

London, July PA special dispatch
from Rome says the Pope has communi-
Gated to the Powers, peace proposals that
he considers acceptable to both Spain and
the United States. namely, American an
nexation of Cuba and Porto Rico, the res
titution of the Philippines to Spain, and
commercial treaty giving Spain excep-
tional advantages in the colonies surrend-
cred.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-26
FIANcEE OF LIEUT.. HOBsoN.
Miss LettIe Cook of Oswego, Kan,
the Lucky Girl.

Noblesville, Ind, July 25.-Quite a pretty
Young lady, a Miss Lettie Cook, Is visiting
friends near this city She is from Os-
wego. Kan, and It is now an open secret
thai she Is the fiancee Of Lieut.. Hobson
Of Merrimac fame.
Miss Cook met the lieutenant at a we'd
ding in Norfolk, Va. several months ago,
a correspondence followed and engage
ment later.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-26
Nurses Arrive Mt Charleston.

Charleston, S. c.. July 25.-A detail of
twenty Red Cross nurses arrived here this
morning 10 AID in caring for the POS sick
soldiers left in the hospital here by Gen.
Wilson'S expedition TO Porto Rico. There
have already been five deaths among the
men, the last being that of Private Nc
Cure of the Second Wisconsin Regiment,
Who died this morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-26
SPAIN TRANQUIL.
story That Cubans VIII EspOuse
Spanish Cause.

Madrid July %, II p. NIT is announced
that complete tranquility prevails through
out Spain.
The Cuban colonial government, it is
also announced, viii confer with the rep
resentatives of Maxine Gomez, and it Is
believed that the conference may result
in the insurgent espousing the Spanish
cause.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-26
SPAIN TO ASK FOR a TRtcE.
Discussion of Terms of Pence the
object in View.

London, July 25.-It is announced In a
special dispatch from Madrid. published
here this afternoon. that the Spanish gov
ernment has drawn a message addressed
TO the government at Washington. propos-
ing an armistice for the purpose of dis
cussing the terms upon which peace with
the United States can be arranged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-26
SPANISH YARN FROM PORTO RICO
Americans Reported RepuIsed on At
tempting to Land.

Madrid, July 25, Il p. ma private DIS
patch from San Juan de Porto Rico says
strong American squadron has appear
ed before Bahia Honda, but that the Amer
lean attempt to disembark was repulsed
with considerable loss.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-26
POPE STANDS by THE QUEEN.

Priests Ordered Not to support Car
list Tntrigues.
Vienna. July 2s.--According to special
dispatch from Rome the vatican has in
structed the papal nuncio at Madrid to
threaten with severe punishment any
priests favoring Carlist or antl-dynastic
iutrigues.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-26
NO PEACE OFFER MADE.
Spain still Hopes to Organize a
EurOpean Concert.

London, July 26, a. m.-The Daily
Chronicle this morning claims to know
positively that no peace negotiations Of
any sort has occurred between the Ameri-
can and Spanish governments.
The Daily Chronicle says; Spain has
made no approach and apparently does not
mean to yet. 1t is understood that the
Spanish government is still hopeful to or
ganize a European concert against the
United States"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-26
ShAFTER's FEVER REPORT.
hundred New Gases sunday and
1870 Men Resume Dutv

The 100 Wen Resume Duty,
-,.l-' --.. aS'''''ston' July 25.-The war depart-
s.. u' at S'l5 tonight posted the follow
tr4s
~ ago July 25.-Adjutant General
e. ytr s. a A. Washington: Number of i',re, ne1
" IA Ieas, Is on the oath inst. about 50o
"Acns"lS "S1 l4O returned to duty.
''Notw,tt'.su ~ ures will be given hereafter
'esli @1- somewhat Improved situation
Third Ca,,,i,l.,.. SSfgt j. Larnnen. Troop c.
cavalry, Yellow fever sibonev -
------ ohaIter. Major GeenralLn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-26
MISS sCHLEY AT MADRID.
No Responsible Person VIII Receive
Her and She Must Leave.

London, July 25.-The Madrid corre-
spondent Of the Daily Telegraph says: IAN
American lady, said to be Commodore
schleys daughter, has arrived here, but
neither the Queen Regent nor any respon-
sibie parsonage viii receive her. She will
probably be requested to depart at the
earliest date"
Presumably the American lady referred
to is Miss Jessie Schiey. daughter Of Chas.
SchIey Of Milwaukee, a cousin Of Commo-
dOre Schley.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-26
Rumored Landing OF Troops at Porto
Porto Rico.

st. Thomas. d. w. l., July 25-The Uni
ted States troops are landing to-day on
the island Of Porto Rico, near Ponce. on
the south coast
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12
Cancellation of Revenue stamps.


The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue has
issued the following circular in regard to the
cancellation Of internal revenue stamps;
Sin any and all cases where an adhesive
stamp shall be used for denoting any tax
imposed by the act bf June 18th, 1893, the
person using or affixing the same shall write
On stamp thereon with ink the initials of his
name and the date tyearj In which the same
shall be attached or used, or shall by cuttiLg
and caneeling said stamp ith machine or
punch (which will aftix the Initials and date
as aioresaid) so deface the stamp as to render
It un6t for reuse. The cancellation by either
method should not deiace the stamp as to pre-
vent its denomination and genuiness from
being readily determined Stamps imprinted
upon the face of checks, drafts and other sim
liar instruments may be cancelled by dating,
signing and filing out the blank lines in
the usual manner of drawing checks and
drafts. Stamps on checks aud drafts may
also be cancelled By rerforating through said
stamp and the paper to which it is attached
the amount in figures for which check or
draft is drawn"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12

The g0sertment has decided to erest q
po xder factory at Indian Head. Work bal
begun on the plant. Over enc hundred sni'
sftg ~orkmsn have been secured from AROUND
Glymon, and put to work clearing up the lan'l
snd making ready for the corps Of skillet
mechanics who will soon begin the task Il
constructing the necessary building. II
plsnt will be erected upon the tract Of lac
known as the jenkins farm adjourDing Indian
Head, which was purchased BY the govern
meni at the time the naval proving grounds
were constructed Congress appropriated
500 900 for the erection ofthe fAstory. The
powder manufactured will be smokeless.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12

Mrs Il Wills, gave lea on Nondsl
aisi.' in honor Of Niis Nary Il. sharre''sl Q
o'i'"ote' VINO Is ''s'unE MISS hAlnef'ne b
hoNAso'
Nr. Luman Gee. County President Of III
Saodaf school Union has organized new
1-- 0 " Ns""" "uu iO'
'S'ae
Inc grand tournament OF Tue season VIII D
gwen At Chapel Point Gu Tuesday, Angus
'. - ''-" "e"' y ~ q .
MRS Lillian hareckson ana family Mrs. )
".suyder and MIS- Jennie Beacham' Of Bat
iimofe, are reereatinT At the home Of theiI
y -''e" :
ioe dance gwen AT OhAr'o''e nan Gu "eo'
nesdAy night BY the young folks OF ihsl
ne'ghooroood' was well attended and
proved IN every respect 10 DC a successful and
s'AA1 ~
Mrs. John +. hamilioa, accompanied by
DER daughters Misses sdi'h SUD Margaret
returned nome FRIDAY rom WISH 10 irienoi
IN Washington
Miss Alma Lloyd the bright add attractive
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. A. 7. Lloyd and
belle Of Piccawaxen, Is at present the guest Of
Misses. May and Edith Hamilton
Mr.. Alexander Bowling was among The
visitors to our san ,tum on Monday. and like
A good business man. called AT the Isprpvs.
DENT Office and renewed his subscription.
The ladies of La Plata will have ice cream
for sale in the room of the Ladies' Aid soeiev
in the Town Hail on Tuesday Of saeh week
The proceeds are 10 he davoted IN the Epis-
cops, R.ctorv her,
80.
- :, $3.50 ~ ''''.' ,','4
- -. - - - :,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12

1t certainly looks like II, bat there is reall,
no trick about it, Anybody can try II who
has Lame Back and Weak kidneys, Malaria
or nervous troubles. We mean be can cure
himself right away by taking Electric Bitters
This medicine tones up the whole system, acts
IS a siimulent TO the Liver and Kidneys, is 0
o,ood purifier and nerve tonic. II cures Con
stipation, Headache, Painting Spells, Sleep
lessuess and Melancholy. 1t is purely vege-
table, mild laxative, and restores the system
to it. natural vigor. Try Electric Bitters
and be convinced that they are a miracle
worker Every bottle guaranteed. Only
soc bo' tie at La Plata Drug Store
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12

The return game between the Matthias
Point and La Plata Base Ball clubs was play.
ed on the formers grounds on Saturday last
Some Of our boys felt somewhat shaky before
the game when it became known that the
Virginia boys were going to put man in the
pitchers box that had played on the team
that won the intercollegiate championship Of
this State. Such being the case it was
thought that the game would be pitcher
battle. About 30 O'Clock the game began
and our boys were the arst at the bat. Robb
the twlrler for the home team, was ba,ted
unmsrcifully, he was soon sized up by every
man on the club and was batted with such
ease that he was forced to retire from the
"Dox -
The La Plata boys played champion ball
from start to finish and won by score Of IS
to 6. Pitcher Switzerland, for the visitors,
who was in excellent trim, put up an all
around game. After the regular number Of
innings we're played the visitors embarked
near the ball grounds and set sail for home
singing GA their return sweet songs of
victory.
A match lame Of base bali was played be-
tween the Swamp Angels and La Plata
Juniors on the formers grounds on Monday
last. Tie diamond was very wet and in con
sequence of which the Valley boys had the
advantage, since they we're more used than
their opponents to taking things in the slip
perry state. The angels" true to their
name, played good ball and won by score
of 50 to 10.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12
MUSIC
All knights must ride in costume.
fitting commences at noon

Free transportation to Knights aad their
hoses 10 and from the grounds Horses must
be Al Mac laster wharf 9 30 a IN The en-
trance money ACQUIRING nom tees Of Knights
with fifty $50 O0) added thereto, will be
divided pro rata among the FIVE leading
knights Entrance fee 'or Knights, So 90.
admission to the grounds free Seats al
Tournament provided for ladies' Dressing
rooms for ladies and gentlemsn. A cordial
invit,rion is extended TO the citizens Of Wash
ington and the District Of Columbia, Charles.
Prince George, st harys and Mon tgomery
Couniies, Nd and Alexandria, Fairfax and
adjacent counties Of Virginia. For further
Information about Tournament, apply to 8
Won Orendorf, 1000 S. ST., Washington, D. c
CAPT. C W. RIDLEY, Managing Director.
7th st. Wharf, City.
J. j. MOORE, Superintendent.
Marshall Hail, Nd
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12
Collectors Sale.

Dy virtue Ofauthority vested in me as collec-
I'D tor Of taxes for the 4th Collection District
Of Charles county, will sell At public sale 10
the highest bidder for cash, at the Cour,
House door at La Plata, on
TUESDAY, August is, 1893.
between the hours Of II N and O'Clock p
NJ, the following property or so much there
Of as may be necessary to satisfy County taxes
due for the year 1896, to Wit:
The bed and outfit Of Railroad. Begin
ming at ne dividing line between Charles and
Prince Georges counties and running in a
soutnerly direction through the lands Of James
Lvon's Heirs, Ii. A. Cantrr, Benjamin r.
Bowling, James Wade, Wesley L Nutrell.
Beatrice Gardiner, and others, in the Ninth
Election District Of said Charles county. IN
the vicinity Of Hughesviile, to the dividing
line between Charles and st Mary's counties,
assessed'in the name Of "Soutbern Maryland
Railroad Company" a corporation, and nov
said to be owned and operated by "Tke
Washington and Potomac Railroad Compa-
ny, corporation.
Due for County taxes, 1895. 1891 40
Interest from Jan. lat, 1897.
The above property will be sold by tbs
Joilector as authorized by article 81. section 81
Of the Code of Public General Laws entitled
Revenue and taxes sub-titled sale BY collectors.
and zoe proceeds Will be applied to the
payment Of the taxes for the above years with
the interest and all costs that may accrue I'M.
de- this sale.
JOHN H. CHAPPELEAR,
July 1891 Collector
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12

The 6rst excursion for the summer came in
to Chapel Point on Sunday last. Estslle
Randall, the excursion steamer, brought
down about one hundred and fifty passengers
The boat arrived about l:so p. m and re
manned until O'Clock. Quite a crowd oI
country people were also on hand to take in
the pleasures of the day and to join their city
guests for few hours chat.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12

Mr.. John N. Page, Of Baltimore city, has
sold bis farm, omley, in PieeaSaxeu. to
School Examiner. T. NJ. Carpenter for the
sum Of $1,000. Mr. Carpenter takes charge ct
The property at once The farm ia desirably
located and IN high state Of cultivation.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12


CHIEF MARSHALL : William W. Ware
HERALDS II A. Hardesty, Albert Car
rico, Philip Jontee, Jr.
JUpGES.-P, Reed Wills, Or. Louis Car
rico, George Price Frank Jenkins, J. B. Matt
tingIy, Thomas H. Ching, II N. Thomas,
Anderson HUNT and Thomas +. Nicholson
GENERAL MANAGER p. DeSAles Mudd.
ORATOR Of the DAY Hon B. q. Cam
altar
ORATOR Of the EVENING Hon Sydney
Z. Mudd.
FLOOR COMMITTEE. George Cotton,
Fabian Posey. Walter Cox.
~ fitting to benin promptly at Up. N.
Entrance Fee for Knights.....se 90
The entrance money ACQUIRING from knights
fees, will be divided pro rata among tls four
leading knlghls. Coronation AZ Pm
sharp. Supper and entrance to ball room
free to knights.
A. B. BATEMAN,
Proprietor.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12
Single up

DR.. William / Bush, cslored, son Of Henry
Bush, who graduated in medicine at the
Howard University Washington, D. q, few
months ago, has passed the examination be-
fore the Board Of Health of the District oil
Columbia, and is now allowed to practice his
profession He has hung gu, his Single.
The young man deserves great crsdit and is
an honor 70 his race.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

TEE BEsr SALvs in the world for Cats.
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chilhlains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, End positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. Il is guar
anteed TO give perfect satisfaction Or money
refunded. Price rs cents per box. For ssie
by La Plata Drug Store.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12

Clean blood means a clean skin. NJ
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar
lie clear your blood and keep it clean, b
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
Purities from the body; Begin to-day Il
and that siekly bilious complexion by takins
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents All drug
Sists, satisfaction guaranteed. loo. Csc. SOC.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12
UneqnaIed PFiees For Equal Grade
Lumber.

Any one contemplating building-or those
desiring ony small quantity OF Lumber oil
any description whatsoever-should not fail
to get our estimate before ordering. Lowest
price quotations--quick deliveries well sea-
soned lumberi
TH0S. W. SMITH. LIST. and Ind ave Phone
ali. Mill and Wharves, loot Sth st. s.
Phone SOL
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12

Richard Hawkins, ad industrious and high
ly respected colored CITIZEN died at his home
near Chapel Point on Wednesday after having
been in siling health for some time, The de-
ceased who was better known as ''Uncle Diek''
was once q slave Of the late Hawkins Jameson
and was always considered to be good,
faithful and hardworkiag man. He was taken
to st. Thomas Church cemetery for inter
ment 70 day.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature s'sss se: Of &hzZzAx


Rev. J. d. Stone will deliver a lecture at
Good Hope Baptist church on Monday Aug
ust 18th, 1898. at S0P N Public are cor
daily invited. Admission, Adults Csc.
Children l5c.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12
EDwARDL. GERNAND,

General Agent for Eastern Pennsylvania,
Maryland and District Of Columbia.
/ North Calvert ST., BALTIMORE, I'D
WN. NJ. HOW ARD, Agent,
Bel Alton. Maryland
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, BlI-
iousness, indigestion, headache.
Easy to take, easy to operate 2oc.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12
Sherif'S Sale
up
MERCHANDISE
IN
CHARLES COUNTY.

by VIRTUE Of two Wriis Of Fieri Pa
~ cias issued out Of the Circuit Court
for Charles County one a, the suit Of Ash
" Miller and Oscar + Carter. tracing as
L. j. Miller x Go . and The other At the
suit Of Ephriam X. Frank. surviving
partner Of Solomon Kafzenbergcr and
Ephriam Frank. trading rs KaizeD5ergsr
add Frank, against the goods and cha'iels
land and ieDenl,nis of James p. Hicks.
| have seized aud taken il execution all
the right. title aud inter, st at law and
equity Of the said james =. Hicks in
and to the following personal property;
A Stock Of Merchandise consisting Of
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12
Interest of the Members and of the
Managers Identical.

% This Company opens to the public Its
record Of FIFTY-F0UR YEARS aud invites
attention to its present condition. 1t has no
thing to conceal The insured and manager.
have never had separate o. diverse interests.
Both hare sought tina same end--the most in
surance at the smallest cost compatible with
the safety of the Investment and the security
of tho claim al maturity
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12

Dzs- Persons desiring further information or
Insurance, are invited to apply 10 any of the
Compsny's Agents Or TO the Home Office.
$40 MAIN ST, WORCESTER, MASS.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12

nRDERED that the sale Of the property
~ mentioned in these proceedings made
and reported by John Il Mitchell and Adriaa
Posey. Trustees, be ratified and confirmed,
unless cause 10 the contrary DC shown on or
before the fifth dav Of September next; pro-
vided copy of this order be Inserted in some
newspaper published in Charles county once a
week for three successive weeks prior to the
said nth day of September next. The report
states the amount Of sales to be $3.50
b. G. STONESTREET,
Clerk Of c. CT for Chas. Co.,
True eopy-Test:
B C. sTONEsTREET, Clerk.
NAY l3-3w.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12

Subscription. 81 a year , months, IS cents
months. so cents. An subscription in ad-
vance.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12

81 0ae desiring insurance should take a
policy in company whose history furnishes
proof that the policy holder will be treated
fairly, his investments be safe, the payment Of
bis policy al maturity be certain, and a full
equivalent be guaranteed by law, in case OF
lapse, for every dollar he pays. These adyan-
tages are secured to every policy holder in the
ST ATE INITIAL
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12

Terms for Transient Advertising.
One square one Insertion 81
Each subseq utnt insertion. -......... p
Six lines Orless constitutes square.
TERMS or ADvERrEIse PER INCH.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12
Gain of Five Years

as That the advantages offered by the STATE
MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
are appreciated BY the public, is showa by the
large asd steady growth made by the Com
pany during the last five years
From Januaryl, 1893. to January l, 1898, i,
INCREASED ITS
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12

% The State Mutual recognizes The right
Of its members to know what lie doue with
their money, and their right to insist thai il
shall never be appropriated unwisely or ex.
nended exlrayagantlY
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12
Established In lS74.

pubIiShed Ever, Frieay Morning
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12

Tho Young Mans Advocate,
The Poor Man's-Friend.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12
A Primary Principle of Management

"a 1t was primary principle Of the Stat,
Mutual that the expenses should be restricted
to the smallest sum VIII CD would secure
honest, intelligent and efficient service Il
has found no occasion to abandon that ptiD-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12
POLICY.
Examples

A 6fteen-Payment life policy, issued at 80,
tor $40, 900, annual premium, ss72.00O. After
hve premiums have been paid, the cash sarren-
der Ddlas, as fxed by the Law of Massachusetts,
is Sl,0l5.50. The paid up value, 81, $50 90.
A twenty-payment life policy, age 80 for
$4,000, annual premium $3l4.000. After
ten premiums have been paid, tie cash surren-
der value IS l,s02 50. The pad up Ualae,
81, 1000.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12
Legal Rights Of a Beneficiary.

20 When beneficiary other than the in
sured is named in a policy effected by ans
person on bis own life or on the life Of another
such beneficiary having an insurab;e interes
in the insured life is entitled to the represen.
tatives Of the person effecting the same.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-08-12
Biliousness

Is c4nsed by torpid liver which prevents dlges-
ton and permits food to icrrn-nt and purity in
the stomach. Thcn follow dizziness. headache.
The herald., 1898-11-15
Valley Land ans Water company and its

Valley Land ana Water company and its
successors in the Beur Valley canal. 1t ap-
pears that the amount formerly agreed to
be delivered perpetually was 100 inches, but
from some cause has diminished to %
inches.
Yesterday afternoon the fire company was
called to the residence of City Engineer
Lum on Cajon street, and upon their ar
rival found the house filed with smoke. 1t
was with some difficulty that the exact To-
cation of the fire was found, but it was
finally discovered in an upstairs bedroom
iii mattress on the bed. The damage was
fully covered by insurance.
A lawn fete was given by number of
ladies of the city to raise funds for the bene-
fit of the free kindergarten, at the home Of
Mrs. A. l.. Howard on the corner of High
land and Pacific avenues last Saturday at
ternoon, and about $500 was realized.
Rev. o. II. Spoor has resigned as pastor
of the Terrace Congregational church.
j. w. Baker is in Los Angeles on bust
ness.
A. Armstrong returned Saturday evening
from several months soourn in Fresno.
VIM. Nj. Tisdale, justice of the peace-elect,
has gone to Los Angeles on week vaca-
ton from his duties as assistant postmas-
ter.
II. II. Jarstein has returned from visit
to Hawaii. ----.--.