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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-27
NO NEWS FROM OTIS.
aORDER AMERICAN MECHANICS.

Bangor, April &c The fourth annual
session of the state council of Maine, Of
the Order of the United American Me-
chauics, opened in Red Mems hall this
forenoon at 10 o'clock with good at
tendance o. councillors from all parts Of
the state. The state councillor, Frank
Il. Mills of Rookland. called the meeting
to order. Mayor Chapman welcomed the
delegates to Bangor.
The business of the forenoon session
consisted mainly of the reading of reports
anc. records by the various officers. Four.
teen new councillors were admitted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-27
Local Weather Report.

Portl and, April 26.-The local weather
bureau records as to the weather are as
follows:
a. m. barometer. 80 500; thermome-
ter, So. dew point. 43: humidity, 90;
wind. NE; velocity, g.; state of weather,
clear.
m-Barometer, 29.99s: thermome.
ter, 4S, dew point. "A; humidity, 81;
direction. S; velocity, 8; state OF
weather, clear.
Maximum temperature, 5S: minimum
temperature. AS; mean temperature,
So; maximum wind velocity, l6 SW
precipitation, 90.
Weather observation.
The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, April 26, taken
at p. m. meridian time. the observation
for each section being given in this order:
Temperature, direction of wind, state OF
weather:
Boston, 60 degrees, T., cloudy; New
York "a degrees, SW cloudy: Philadelphia.
CO degrees. SW, clear; Washington, 90 de
grees. SE. cloudy; Albany, 65 degrees. n,
p cloudy; Buffalo, 60 degrees, Sw, cloudy
Detroit, 70 degrees, Sw, clear;
Chicago. 6s degrees, SE, cloudy; ST. Paul,
20 degrees. SW. clear; Huron, Oak, 70 dc,
gIees. w, cIssr; Bismarck, TO degrees, "
p cloudy; Jacksonvills, 76 degrees, NJ
clear.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-27
NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON AT
PORTO RICO.

San Juan de Porto Rico. April 26.-The
U, 5. armored cruiser New York, nag
ship of Rear Admiral Sampson; the
armored cruiser Brooklyn and the battle
shins Indiana. Massachusetts and Texas,
arrived here today from the Island OF
Martinique at q o'clock last night.
Admiral Sampson came ashors today
and had lunch with Major General Hen
ry, the governor of Porto Rico.
The American fleet will sail for New
York on Thursday morning next.
All are we'll on board the ships, which
ara at anchor in the harbor with the ex-
ception of the Texas which is at anchor
outside the harbor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-27
ARGUMENTS IN GEORGE TRIAL.

Canton, Ohio, April 20. The closing
argument in the trial Of Mrs. George was
in progress when court adjourned today.
Prosecuting Attorney Pomerene began
his argument shortly after O'Clock and
will conclude tomorrow. 1t is now
thought tho jury will be- charged imme-
diately after the noon recess on Thursday.
Mrs. George sat all day with downcast
eyes and was occasionally moved to tears
as the story of her life was narrated.
The court room was thronged and many
who could not gain admitta ance stood In
the corridors.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-27
NOT A SERIOUS MATTER.

Washington, April 26.-It has been as
oertained that Gen. Miles's visit to the
White House today was for the purpose of
consulting the President concerning the
appointment of the Generals son as
member OF next years class of West
Point.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-27
DELTA us AT AUBURN.

Lewiston, April 26.-A state banquet
was held by the Delta Upsilon fraternity
at the Elm house, Auburn, tonight. A
state organization was formed with the
following officers: G. L. Merritt, Au-
burn, president; Harry b. Russ. Port
land, secretary and treasurer; Rev. g. NJ.
Hoye, Lewiston; Rev. A. L. Dunn, Wat
ervills and DR.. W. j. Kenwiok of Au-
barn, executive committee.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-27
THE WEATHER.

Boston, April 26.-Forecasr for Boston
and vicinity for Thursday-Fairw weather;
warmer; easterly winds, becoming va
riable.
DWashington, April 26.-Forecast for
Thursday for New England-Fair and
warmer: fresh easterly winds; probably
fair Friday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-27

MR.. REED SAILS FOR EUROPE.
New York, April &C. 6--Alnong the pas
sengers who sailed for Southampton to-
day ON the American liner New York
were Richard Croker, Sir Julian Paunoe-
fote and Thomas b. kesd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-27
NEW ApvERTIsExFNra
Assignment Sale at Auction.

Positive and without reserve. of Ladies
watches, clocks. jewelry and pianos. Sale at
? so p. NJ. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at
436 Congress street, Portland.
MCDONALD 4 0BRIEN, Auctioneers.
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Continued ON Second Page.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14
HCW "Yankee' Grows.

''1 was really amused" said New Orleans citizen who has lately made a visit abroad, "to notice how the term Yankee widens ia application as one Rets further and further away from the habitat Of the real thing In Now
 York Yankee is commonly supposed to be a natave eofConnecticut, Vermont or Massachusetts, and notice that the name IS applied to mean skinflint rather than to the people in general. In St. Louis Yankee IS understood loosely to be any one from the extreme north east. E6Te in New Orleans the term includes pretty nearly everybody ove Mason and Dixcn's hne-in short 'Northerner' and Yankee are more or less svnonymovs. Now comes the real absurd part of if, although quite in line with what l have just remarked z While I was in Lodnon Found mysel continually referred to as a Yankee by natives. who had learned I was from New Orleans'I think you yankes are charming people, said big wholesaler who wanted to be extra pleasant. I know several from yout state 1 tried to explain at first, but 1 isoon got tired Of that war sure to be greeted by stare eff amazement. But 1 thought sll Americans were Yankees, doneher- know would be the usual protest. Later on l met very intelligent hotel keeper, ,.at Berne, in Switzerland, and in the course of conversation he re marked he had an extremely agreeable couutryman of mine staying at his house the previous season. "As you are both Yankees. he said, 'you may, by chance, know him. Where does he live?' 1 asked. In Buenes Ayers replied the hotel keeper. Sentinel.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14
Present-full Board and Clerk.

Present-full Board and Clerk.
 The claim Cf Mrs. Lena Perez for enormous assessment was dnly allowed and ordered paid out of the Expense fund for the sum ot s9,5O
 In the matter of the small pox now at the house of Jose Antonio Pena near St. Johns it was ordered by t.le Board that a quarantine be established at said house and it is further ordered that Jose Antonio Pena be and is hereby allowed the sum of Twenty five Dollars per month from this date until the further the order of this Board or until such time as the disease has disappeared said amount to he in full compensation for all service in maintaining said quar- antine as we'll as for supplies and it is further ordered to comm nicated with Pena at least every two days 10 attend to their work
 The Salaries of the Supervisors hay ing been audited by the Probate Judge are now dered paid out of the Salary fund as follows:
 L. J. Brown, two days as Supervisor and mileage $22, %
 Benigno Lopez, two days as Supervis- OTIS and mileage $16,0O
 A.V Gibbons two days as Supervis- or 5000
 There being no further business the Board they now adjourned until the next regular meeting in April 1899.
 A. V. Gibbons. J. T. Patterson
 Chairman Clark
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

Nr. and Mr. James Baird were pre- scented with a girl who come te stay an lndefinate time.
 Mir and Mrs. Ruiz have been visiting friends and relations in Coneho during holidays.
 Mrs. Rich Bleak and flmfly ware in town for Xmas.
 Santa Claus was here at the appoint ed hour, and We had fine time.
 Mir. Hairless and wife spent few days with us during the past week. 4 Theater was given for the venings of the 28-29 of Dec 1898.
 Ward conference was held in Concho on Friday Dec 30 1898, we had a very pleasant time.
 President D. K UdalI, wife, and Mrs. Coleman visited our burg tufin g the last week. There were presen t many others at the same time. Mir, Lewis and MT. LeBarron have been visitors during vacation and we had splendid time.
 Mir. James Vanc has left our vicinity and gone to Snowflake.
 MT. and Mrs. Dan Eaton have been spending the New Year at Mrs. E. Sanders.
 Mir. Casper NaegIe, and family, and mother have gone to Wlnslow to visit A. NaegeI.
 The town joined in a public dime New Years day very pleasant time was had.
 rsry good dance was given last Monday evening.
 Miss Amelis Hunt. 4"Teacher of the Spanish school" gave fine entertain ment on the 3lst eve, all were small children and to9k their parts well, it was & grand success.
 Mir. Wallace Riggs was in during vacation.
 Mir. Charley Taught has again re- turned to his work.
 Mir. David Pulsipher and family went to SpringervifIe to spend a few days with bis wifes folks.
 Mir. David Sanders has gone to IIol- brook again.
 MT. Harris Greer has returned home again he has been to the county seat for acme time.
 The Mumps are still taking their sway.
 peoOV
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14
Peggy,
Beats the kl0n9lke.

MT. A. c. Thomson, of Marysville, Tex. has found more valuable discovery than has yet been found in the Klou- dike. For years he suffered untold agony from consumption. accompanied by hemorrhages; and WAS absolutely cured by pr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. He declares that gold IS of little value in comparison with this marvellous cure; would have it, even if it cost hundred dollars a bottle. Asthma, Bronchitis and all throat and lung affections sre positively cured fy pr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption. Trial bot. tie free at St. Johns Drug Go. Regular size 30 cts. and S1O0. Guaranteed to cure or price refunded.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14
Free pills.

Send your address to H. E. BuckIen & Go. Chicago, and get free sample box of Dr. Kings Few Life Pills. A trial will convince you of their merits. These pills are easy in action and are partic- ularly effective in the cure of Constipa. tion and Sick Headache. For Malaria and Liver troubles they have been proved invaluable. They are guarsn- teed to be perfectly free from every deleterious substance and to be purely vegetable. They do not weaken by their action, but by giving tone to the stomach aud bowels greatly invigorate the sys- tenn. Regular size 25c. per box. Sold by St. Johns Drug Co.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

*Meal stations.
 Limited trains No 3, weetbound, and Ne. 4. eastbound, run semi-weekly.
 No. leaves Chicago 6 p. m Wednesdays and Saturdays; passes Albuquerque l2:15 p. m., Fri days and Mondays; RarStow 2:l5 p. m. Tuesdays and Saturdays, arriving at Los Angeles $50 pm. Tuesdays and Saturdays.
 Passengers for north of Mojaye holding tick cts reading direct via MOiaye change at Barstow to No. 5.
 No will leave Los Angeles at a, m Tues days and Fridays passing Barstow at LAO p. m and Needles TAO D m same days: Albuquerque 3:35 D III Wednesdays and Saturdays, arriving at kicaCo 9:43 m. Fridays and Mondays. PasSengefs from north of Moiave may take the limited either at BaTstow or Tne Needles Only frs:-class tickets sold at III rates are honOre6 on the limited trains.
 Pullman pafa sleeping cars daily through between Los Anpe'es and Chicago and WI Hams and San Francisco.
 Pullman tourist sleeping cars daily through between Chicago and San Francisco and Chicago and Los Angeles.
 Tourist cars leave San Francisco every Tues day and Los Ange es every Wednesday. running through to Kansas City. Chicago and Boston. The only line reaching the Grand Canyon of the Colorado.
 Ask fora beautifully Illustrated book which will be mailed free.
 JNO. J. BYRNE,
 Gen. Passenger Agent, Les Angeles. Cal
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14
w AR BOOK

by ngressman James Rankin Young Al, abont War with Spain. the Navy, all defensesl Battle Ships. etc. Portraits and biographies of Dewey and all prominent officers. Nearly 600 pages. Massive volume Marvelously cheap Best auth horship. Only authentic oficial book Experience not nece ssry. Anybody can sell it. Ladies as successful as gentlemen. We are the as Fifsy persons are S employed in % our core rr spondence department alone to serve you Our book is just out. Get agency now and be first in the field Large soc War Map in colors free with book or outfit. Other valuable premiums Ire mendous seller Biggest money maker ever known. Most liberal terms guaranteed. Agents making S7 % to BPS 60 per day. Twenty days credit given. Freight paid. Full book sent pre- paid to agents $I 45: Splendir sample outfit and full instruction free for nine cent stamps to pay postage. Mention this paper.
 MONROE BOOK CO, Dep tM Chicago. III.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14
He was whistIlny and she didn't Iik

He wAS whiStlIng and she didn't like it. Il wisl,," she said when you are walking with me you wouldn't whistle It is extre emely rude II lam whisting for the want of thought," he replied with evident intent to be very crushing. If that's what it's for," she remarked, "l think l may say, without fear of successful contradiction by any one who knows you, that you don't have to. |" Then he stopped. Texas Sitter.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14
Pointed Paragraphs.

A man who has no enemies has few friends.
 No one has discovered sure cure for laziness.
 Aman never becomes too shiftless 10 give advice.
 Labor's worst enemy is the working man who won't work
 The life work of wise man may be destroyed by fool ia day.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

I pay freight. all for sl000. Wln change list t0 suit. l6lbs Granulatef sugar. lJlbs Ham or bacon, l0ibs Lard,
 5lbs Best coffee, 5lbs Prunes,
 Obs Raisins, l2 Cans corn oT tomatoes or 10 cans table fruits,
 Gallon maple syrup or honey, 1J Cans sardines or potted ham or : cans condensed milk, lOlbs Buckwh eat fiour. bean, rolled oats or wheat.
 W. NJ. Dalton, 264 Marengo Place, Pasadena Calif.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

N. c. Thompson is now foreman Of c. P. Anderson's sheep. NIT. Anderson has been having pretty bad luck with his foremen, it is hoped that he:wIl new have better luck.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

Our Mexican friends are beco m ing quite civilized they have become ac- euainted with the mode of surprise parties and they surprse some of their friends each evening.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

E. N. Freeman, W. II. Gibbons, J. N Skousen, George w. Lewis, aud Ben F. LeBarron who have been at Ramah, New Mexico, came back last Wednes- day evening.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

In another column you will find the proceedings of the new Board.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

Mir. Bowler and son of Utah are here spending few days visiting with old acquaintances. He intends going to the GiIa Valley in a few days.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

It reported that sixty eight Zuni Indians died last month December with the small pox. and that there are BOW nearly four hundred cases.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

FISHER, NEWSPAPER ADvER- I 4. tising Agent. 2l Merchants Exchange Saiidinx, San Francisco. Is our authorized e9eut. This paper is kept or tile in his ofnce
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

A cor y Of men from Utah passed through ere last week on their way to the Giia Valley.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

J'.i -,-,,s pur lGE.uuA | .i 3Ia) 'la ..1 oug 's1s!3snlD V 'SuoJ '' ,s1A '.!;.eG l:pl J.'N.''H-J2pt.O M era ;, x 77al '.oiIA png HAIau '9J!! 70 iIus eli .' - 'soAaT7y nry. fl !sy9 O.. CQn9 a.;.b e.
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The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

Miss Amelia Hunt resident of this place. who has been at Concho teach ing teaching school came home last week
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

There is to be debate on the 27th of this month in the Assembly hall, The subject we have not been able to learn.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

Prime and Evans Coleman were m town during the week.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

Thomas Peterson who has been on the sick list for some tin IS improving very slowly.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14
Dr- Platt and famiIr laft laat Thnrs-

Dr. Platt and family left last Thurs day morning for old Old Mexico. They went to the GiIa by team from there they will take the train. The Doctors wife's father and mother live in Mex ico whom they are going to visit. The Doctor will be back m about six weeks.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

Part of the volunteers are expected home soon. We hope there is no doubt eft
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

J.w. Waite return cd from Pamah K. NJ. this week.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

The District shool No. will close in about two weeks.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

.ade ball was gwen in the last Saturday evening, for
 a pleasant time was had.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14
COUNTY OFFICIALS.
POST OFFICE.

JERRY GONZALES. P. NJ. ofice hours; opsn from 6 A. M, untI 7P. V. On Sundays frem la to P.N. Mail c.oses going east ana west st 2.30 ?. II. Going south. nt A M.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14
SI5.O0 PER WEEK W

sole Agent in your locality for "Pulch- rsins" the great cosmetic. Send Refer ences and 10c. for sample. Price 35c.
 Adress: Henry Kruemple, Editor,
 Utica, N. Y.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

From what We can learn We are sur rounded by small pox.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

Tough weather for mail drivers and freighters this.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

The Safes of Hoods Sarsaparilla are the largest in the world because the cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla are wonderful, perfect, permanent.
 Hoods Pills are the best family cathartic and liver medicine. 25c.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14
AGENTS WANTED
 For the Life of Wm. E. Gladstone.
Tax Collectors Notice. TAXES FOR 1898.

Notice IS hereby given that the Duplicate As sessment Roll of Apache ounty. Arizona Terri tory, for the year 1898. s now in my possession for the collection of the taxes levied
 Taxes will be delinquent on the third Monday of December, 1898, and unless paid on that day or prior thereto. five per cent will be added to the amount thereof as penalty.
 Taxes are now due. and may be paid a my of fee in St Johns. Apache county, AIiz, at any me within office hours. until December 10th, 1898.
 B SCHUsTER Tax Collector. St Johns, Arizona. Sep ember 2ith. 1898.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

There was a story telling contest in the assembly hall last Friday evening.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

The people at the meadows are work ina on their reservoir.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

Compav "K' have ordered some new clothes the boys will soon don new suits.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

'sy snow fell to the depth
 ches this is the heav- this winter.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

AoUom punJoI sas!SSnIp emo ol lIey Q D D II oec 10 oOE oIlIeQlUO 6puHO slsIuosEO eEDL
 'IsAe$od uoF3edqlsuo0 eLno oL
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14
County.

p is now deputy Sheriff -. cu"ard Beller Sheriff of Apache
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

THINK about your health. Do not
 allow scrofuia taints to develop in your blood. Take Hoods Sarsapa- rilla now and keep yourself WELL.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14

The c. Nj, X NJ. I. are new selling flour at the following extremely low
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14
CONCHO LOCALS.

Nr. and MT. James Baird were pre- sented with a girl who come te stay an Indefinate time.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-01-14
ALFRED RUIZ,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, DISTRICT ATTOR- "A ney of Apache county. Office, in the Court House, St. Johns, Arizona.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-14

BANIsTER, Hanan's, Hathaway
Soule & Harrington and Rice and
Hutchins Shoes. All for men at
Hirschmans.
THE heat from the houses has melt
ed the snow on the roofs enough to
furnish material for some very large
and dangerous icicles. The police ask
that people knock these down before
they become loosened by the warmth
which is coming and fall on the pass
erby cracking his head.
New Shoes. New Shoes! New
Shoes for ladies, men and girls at
the Up-to-Date Shoe Store.
HIRsCHMAN's Wrap Sale is nearly
over. Yet some of the very choicest
are left; one third Price buys them.
Tomorrow, Wednesday Lent be-
gins and for forty days the people
who observe this season of fasting
will not indulge in any forms of
merriment or pleasure.
BANIsTER and EMERsoN's shoes for
men, Brown Shoe Co., Laird's and
other hobby shoes for ladies at Wat
er's Shoe Store.
The Union service conducted by
Evangelist Scheduled will begin on
next Sunday night at Commence
ment Hall All the churches ia town
will aid in the movement and great
good is expected to come of the
meetings.
Prof. Samuels is at the Wallace
House where any one who may need
his services can see him. He was
detained in Fairmont by illness and
did not come back here when he ex-
pected to but he will be here for
several days.
DON'T neglect to call at Hirsch-
mans and see their wraps at one third
price. You can't realize what they
are until you see them.
If you have any regard for your
health and comfort use Queen DUAL
ity Shoes, at Hirschman.
The Genuine Banister Shoe
n all shades and colors of tan, patent
Gather and enamel, $3.50. At
Hirschn1an's
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-14
ABOUT OUR FRIENDS.
Personal Mention OF Promine MT People
Where they are and How they are.

Miss Allie Wade of Randall was a
visitor in town on Monday.
j. L. Smith is numbered with the
grip victims.
Mrs. Ellen Marshall who has been
ill is slightly improved.
Mrs James A. Cox is visiting rel
atives at Masontown, Preston coun-
ty.
Misses Belle and Lou Dean OF
Front street are somewhat indis
posed at their home.
Miss iona Mckinney, of Reeds
vile, who has been visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. E. G. Sturgeon in Green
mont has returned home.
Mrs. j. J. Spurgeon has among
her choice selection of house flowers
an amaryllis which is blooming pro-
fuselv. tits said by those who have
seen it to be the finest specimen in
town.
Mrs. albert Fortney gave musl-
cal entertainment to a number Of
her friends few nights ago. The
affair was thoroughly enjoyed by
those present.
John Hunt is having large ice
house filled with the elegant ice that
is to be had on the creek. The ice
is the thickest and best ever taken
from the dam. The other dealers
stocked up earlier and also have
very fine ice.
Earl Smith has gone home to visit
his father who has just arrived from
the South. Col. Smith stopped at a
number Of places on his way home and
did not arrive there until Monday W.
are certainly glad To know that he is
back again and in this we are joined
by every one who has the pleasure Of
his acquaintance,
Dempsey Stricken and son Stewart
Of Perry township were In town for a
short stay this morning. Stewart
went to Morgantown, w. Va, to visit
his sister, Mrs. G. G. Rose, whose hus-
band is law student at Morgan
town and also to visit his uncle,
Richard Boyd, who is lying critically
| i'll and not expected TO recover. =
News Standard.