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Middletown transcript., 1901-05-04
THE CUBAN COMMISSION

The members of the Cuban
Commission have refused to com
NIT themselves during their visit
to this country, but their drift
grows clear. Their contract
with President Mckinley and
Secretary Root has reassured
them. They return to Havana
clear that the powers Of inter-
vention, expressed and defined,
but neither created nor exacted
by the Platt amendments, will
not be wantonly used.
Intent to such a policy is every
thing. If interference and an
nexation we're planned pretexts
for it could be easily brought
about. If no such purpose ex-
lists the Platt amendments be-
come merely a wise and fore
handed definition of rights and
responsibilities all know exist.
General Portuondo, a leading op-
ponent of the amendments in
the Cuban Constitutional Con-
vention, admits himself con-
vinced. He reports in an inter
view, which agrees with other
statements, that he put the ap-
prehension of the convention and
the commission of frequent inter
ference before the President.
"Gentlemen, said President Nc
Kinley, "you need have no fear.
Troops will not be sent into Cuba
unless conditions are little better
than anarchy"
"The Presidents answer,
continued General Portuondo,
$50 convinced US that we could
not but be impressed with his
sincerity" This is conclusive.
If General Portuondo and his as
sociates have become clear in
their own minds Of the sincerity
of the Administration at Wash,
ington they will accept the
amendments. General Por-
tuondo is manifestly ready to dc
so. His associates will not disa-
gree. The convention will be
strongly influenced and probably
decided by the report Of its com
mission.
No other course is logical.
The United States has the right
to interfere in Cuba for the
reasons laid down in the Plat
amendments, independent Of
their enactment. If Congress
chooses to express implied and
: existing powers the only valid
issue is one of purpose. Ii the
settled purpose is to avoid an
nexation and limit interference
to conditions "little less thar
anarchy" when interference
would come anyway Cub;
stands with the amendments
where it would without them
and there is no reason for re
jecting the amendments.
All turns on the sincerity o
the act and the commission, fac
to face with President Mckinley
as General Portuondo reports
"could not but be impresset
with his sincerity. Tile Philade'
IltiG Press.
Middletown transcript., 1901-05-04
GUIDE TO WASHINGTON

The Passenger Department OF the Bal
timore & Ohio r. r. have issued a Guide
TO Washington, which in many respects
excels all other guides published, both
in artistic appearance and careful descrip-
ton of points of interest in the Capital
CITY. The front cover of the book is
embellished with a handsome steel en-
graved portrait Of the "Stuart" Washing
ton. The reverse cover bears an Ameri-
can flag in the grasp of an eagle. The
inside pages contain recent photographs
of all of the Government Buildings with
correct information concerning them, to-
gether with other interesting features of
the city, and the very latest map. Copies
will be sold at the principal Ticket Offices
of the Baltimore. & Ohio R. R. for ten
(1O) cents cash, or will be mailed to any
address on receipt of fifteen (15) cents in
stamps on application to the undersigned,
"REAsONS WHY"
"Reasons Why" is forty-two page
pamphlet giving in condensed form the
important facts concerning the Baltimore
& Ohio r. R. 1t is an argument setting
forth the claims of the railroad for public
consideration This artistic booklet con-
tains many half-tones and drawings illus
trating the history, scenic charms, the
development and progress of the railroad,
and the superior service afforded to
patrons. Single copies can be obtained
Of Ticket Agents, or will be mailed to
any address on receipt of two (2) cents in
postage stamps on application to the
undersigned,
D. B. MARTIN,
Manager Passenger Traffic,
Baltimore & Ohio r. r,
Baltimore, Nd
Middletown transcript., 1901-05-04
To Mothers in This Town

Children who are delicate, feverish and
cross viii get immediate relief from
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for chill,
dren. They cleanse the stomach, act on
the liver, making sickly child strong
and healthy, A certain cure for worms.
Sold by all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE.
Address, Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Middletown transcript., 1901-05-04
Has Had Three Names

The wife of Methodist minister in
Maryland has been married three timer.
Her maiden name was Partridge, her first
husband was named Robin, the second
Sparrow and the present one Quayle
There are now two young robins, one
sparrow and three little quayles and the
family live on Jay street. The lady
surely is bird.
Middletown transcript., 1901-05-04
Bethesda Sunday School

A special program has been prepared
for next Sunday afternoon, May 5th.
Subject for Bible Study, Jesus and
Peter" After the regular lesson, "a
Chalk Talk Review" of the lessons studied
in April will be given, interspersed with
music from the Easter program. Mr..
Samuel Price will sing a solo, 81 Shall
Know Him by the Prints of the Nails
in His Hand" All are cordially invited
to come and spend pleasant and prof.
table hour.
Middletown transcript., 1901-05-04
A New Ten nollar Note

A new ten dollar note will soon be in
circulation. The most striking feature
of the new bill will be central figure of
buffalo. The issue will be United States
note, the policy Of the government being
to make the silver certificates in the
small denominations, the United States
notes in tens and tie gold notes to ex-
press larger values.
Middletown transcript., 1901-05-04
Rishcp csleman's Birthday

Bishop Coleman was GA years old yes
terday, or, as he says, ''64 years young. u
As matter of fact he is younger, more
active and aggressive in spiritual matters
than many men ten or fifteen years his iur:
ior. The bishop has been in the ministry
nearly forty-one years, having been or
dained in July, 1850. His conservation
as bishop took place in st. Johns Church,
of which he was formerly rector, ON st,
Luke's Day, SsS.-Etening journal,
Middletown transcript., 1901-05-04
Kent County Wedding

Samuel R. Blocksom, of Magnolia,
clerk in the First National Bank at Fred
erica, and a well-known young man in
Kent county, married Miss Carrie Y.
Patterson. daughter Of Harry Patterson,
of Fredsrica, in the Fredcrica NJ. E.
Church Thursday night.
Middletown transcript., 1901-05-04
Are You Using Aliens Foot.Ease !,

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, powder. It cures Corns, Bunions,
Painful Smsrting, Tot, Swollen feet. At
all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sam
pie FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsied,
LeRog, N. y.
Middletown transcript., 1901-05-04
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Church Of United Brethren in Christ, Fred
eriok, Ed, May 10-15, One Fare Round
rrin Ealtimora & Ohio Railroad.

Trip, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
For this occasion the Baltimore q Ohio
Railroad will sell tickets from all points
on its lines East Of the Ohio River, ex-
elusive of Philadelphia, Pa, to Frederick,
Nd. at the low rate of One Fare for the
Round Trip, good going on all trains Of
Nav 10th, 1lth, 18th, 18th and l4th, valid
for return until May 18th, 1901, inclusive,
For tickets and full information, call on
Agents Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
Middletown transcript., 1901-05-04

Rural free delivery mail service will be
established at Cyisfeld June 1st. E. B.
Nelson has been appointed carrier,
Middletown transcript., 1901-05-04
WANTED,

Reliable man for Manager of
Branch Office we wish to open in
this vicinity. If your record is
Q. K. here is an opportunity.
Kindly give good reference when
writing.
THE A. T. MORRIS WHOLESALE HOUSE
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Illustrated catalogue 4c stamps,
Middletown transcript., 1901-05-04

The question of establishing two ma
tional banks at Cambridge, is being dis.
cussed.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1901-01-09
CURIOUS TYPE OF CRANK.
The One who confesses Grimes Es
Never Committed Annoys
the Police.

THE most curious tyre Of crank
in the word, in my humble cpiuion,
said an old police officer, according to
the New Orleans Times-Dcmocrat, lis
the fel low who makes fake ccnfes-
sion. The outside public has no idea
hcw frequently that sort CT thing &C.
ours. Whenever We have a murder
mystery the authorities ara absolutely
certain to hear from ore CT moro
persons who assert positively that
they havs committed the crime, and
whose stories are generai-j se!f-efi-
dent fabrIcations. As G rue the con-
fession crank writes letter and now
and tlen communicat oas are 50 plaus-
Idle and crcumsiaEiia! that tie po-
lice would be thrown completely on
the track were II not for the fact
that they are always on their guard
at Just that kind of fa,se leads. 1t is
very strange, and there sesms 10 be
absolutely no motive Dt.and ~ in
sane passion fer mcde.irg. ccca-
siora-iy the crank viii rroEent him
self in person and ms 81 upon bsing
locked up. but his Hrst FEW words
will usually oetray MN. AID unless
lie is violent. he is qn.etiy escorted
10 the door. 4 yeiy singular Incident
OF that kind took place Seen CT eight
years ago in connection s9sih mys-
tericus murder In the Ieai.erloin' dis
trict.
Zone evening young ran who be-
longed TO an excellent family of this
city called nj headquarters and aston
ished everybody by declaring he had
committed the crime. 4 ntsle qnes-
tioning showed that his story could
not rossihly lie true. aid drally he
admitted iiai he wss 'rirg. W curl
osity WIS highly excited. ard. t-ki1g
him "a ore side ] tried To 1ra" from
him the reason that had p-sTnpted
such an extraordinary ard Danger
ons piece OF folly. lie tad me-, with
hvsieri:al tears. that he lad b-coaed
abcnt the case ard fe-r5 strange
ard pleasurable cNei:cn's nj in max
inr hrlieve' that he WIS Tic Hs11 who
had done the deed. That grew upon
him until, I suppose, il became next
door to an ha,lueina. on. ~ any rate
he ceuld give no other explanation.
OF course. such man s. Ecu hive
been paced under restraint rs dam
gerous monomaniac, but the police
have no facilities for hnraiirg cases
Of this kind ard the family were ayerse
to sending him to an asylum. see
him frequently on the streets. Some
few false confessions are made for the
deliberate purnose of misleading the
authorities. and. again, they are some
times MADE By prisoners solely to Sc
cure a transfer TO another city. Il
IS n brand of crankiness that might
well interes, a specialist.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1901-01-09
FORTUNE IN ONE OIL WELL.
Three Old Irish People in West vir-
ginin WhS Are Getting
$1,000 \ Day.

Weston. w. Va, Is the center OF the
most wonderful oil field tina. has been
opened in the United States in years.
Three old Irish people of Weston. as
poor as the farm on which they lived,
have become suddenly possessed,
through no e;1ori Of i.aeir own. of an
income OF ever 5000 day, says the
Philadelphia RECORD.
That income of 81 eco day is ali from
one oil wei. There are three other
wells nearing completion within few
hundred yards OF this one. each OF
which is sure 10 pour out as much
money. And he end is not yet. The
land is so unprod ,,iiye OF vegetation
that only very poor people would own
it, so the Copley heirs. being poor. have
n big acreage, room enough for eco
more wells TO he sunk.
No one knows in what direction that
lake OF oil. away down 22ee feel below
the surface. extends. Such pools are OF
varying size and shape: sometimes only
few hundred yards wide aud miles
in length; sometimes circular and
miles in diameter There Is hu, one
way OF finding QUITO drill holes down
below that lead.
To-day the Copley well is the oaly
one tapping the pool. Everybody wants
10 risk his money in an effort q Set
a hole into the pool. To that sd i. ~
sands Of people are buying. h".g3:g.
buildoz'ng and .batgerirg farmers FOR
mile. around The big snsher f,i the
privilege OF sinking wells.
The Copley well, which has wrought
all this change to Lewis county care
in from the Gordon oil sand at deTlh
of 1900 feet on September -. Ii was
unexpected. and. like shoi irom len.
inch gun. blew away the oil saver end
casing head and sent solid siream of
oil SIX inches in diameter clear over the
tip of the Sc-foot derrick. nearly drown.
ing the worhmen.
1T flows continually. b>i. like the
geysers. has certain hours 1T of every
"a to put forth its create. force.
When the oil came ECO 25O-barrel tanks
were put mp. They were filled in a lit
tie more than an hour.
T>,ree dams were built in Sand Fork
creek bed. which, thanks 10 drought.
was dry the lower dam two miles from
the well. These hold pond 81 oil two
miles long. averaging 60 feet wide and
six feet deep. a two-inch pipe line has
been carrying away GO barrels an hour
all this time. A four-inch and a six
inch line have been completed. Be-
sides what the pipe line has carried off.
and what is in the dam. the well has
produced enough TO fill 6S 259-barrel
tanks, one 1,2oO-barrei tank and one
so0-oarrel tank. all erected since the
well Was struck.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1901-01-09
MISCELLANEOUS
CLAIMS ALLOWED
By the County Com
miSSiOners.

A T THE LAST REGULAR MEETING
"A of the Board of Commissioners Of Es-
meralda county, Nevada, the following
bills were allowed:
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1901-01-09
EOIlGE TO CREDITORS.

In the District Court OF the First Judicial
District Of the State Of Nevada, in end
for the county of Esfneralda.
In the matter of the Estate OF Franklin
Neal. deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the under,
signed has this day been duly appointed
aud qua iiied by the District Court of the
First Judicial District of the State Of Ne
vada. IN and for the county of Esmeralda
as the Administrator of the estate Of
Franklin Neal. deceased.
All creditors having claims against said
estate are required to fi.e the same. with
proper vouchers attached, with the Clerk
OF the Court. at Hawthorne. within four
weeks from the first publication of this no
tice.
Dated this 9th day OF October. 1900,
81. A. MURPHY,
Administrator OF the Estate Of Franklin
Neal. deceased.
First publication October II. 1900
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1901-01-09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the District Court of the First Judicial
District Of the State OF Nevada, in and
for the county Of Esmeralda.
In the matter of the Estate of James
Compston, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given : That the nfi-
dersigned has been duly appointed and
qunIiied by the District Court Of the First
judicial District in anrl for the county oi
Esmcralda, State of Nevada. as Admins
traitor of the estate of james eotnpston,
decsescd. late OF Esmeralda county, on
the 18Th day OF Nav. a. ID. 1870 All
creditors having claims against said estate
are required t. file the same with proper
vouchers attached. with the Clerk of the
Court within three months Of the fissi
publication of this notice.
AGNES RUS SELL COMPS HON.
Executrix OF said Estate.
P. N. BOWLER. Attorney for the Esta' e
First publication. October "a. 1900.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1901-01-09

s sTA1E OF OF r NEyaDA; Iss
I. J. II. Miller, Clerk of the Board of
County Commissioners in and for said
County and State, do hereby certify that
the foregoing bills were passed and ordered
paid by the Board of County Commission.
ers on Tuesday, December 4, 1900.
j. II. MILLER,
Clerk OF tho Board.
Hawthorne. New. December 4. 1900.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1901-01-09
Ths 2lst Dag of in arr, 1231.

That on that day in Hawthorne, in the
county of Esmeralda, State OF Nevada, at
the Courthouse door OF said county, be-
tween the hours of 9 O'Clock n. NJ, and 10
o'clock P. NJ. to-wit, commencing at 10
O'Clock A. II. OF that day. l will sell at
public auction Tor current funds. TO the
bidder who will take the smallest quantity
Of real estate assessed to each person here
tofare mentioned, to satisfy the taxes, PEN
atty and costs hereon. and that sach sale
Ia subject TO redemption within six mouths
after date Of sale by payment Of all 50
sums, with three per cent. per month
thereon from date of sale until paid
j. II. MILLER
EE-oEcio Tax Receiver OF Esmeralia
county. Nevada
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1901-01-09
- ~ ~
AsNi.GG

Il hereby given TO each Of the above
named delinquent taxpayers, that unless
the taxes, penalty and costs be paid in full
in current funds to me in my Office, on OF
before the third Monday,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1901-01-09
NEW TO-DAY.
iItTIGE OF shLE.

PURSUANT TO THE STATUE T,
L such case made and provided. requir-
property on which tie taxes for the year
1910 have not been paid, or 50 much there
OF as may be necessary to satisfy the tax.
penalty and costs, IS hereinafter specified
and sct opposite To each delinquent tax
payers name, and the property on which
such tax. penalty and costs are 4 lien duly
levied, and that ID per cent. on such taxes
and the cost Of advertising will be col
lected ia addition to the original tas OF to
property sold for all said sum:
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1901-01-09

We are always glad to receive items
from our farmers. After all is said
the farmer is the mainstay OF any
community. Let the people know
what you are doing; how cattle and
stock are prospering; how many tons
OF hay or potatoes you will harvest.
1t will attract attention OF skeptics
to our county.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1901-01-09
MISCELLANEOUS.
QUARTERLY REPORT.

ToTHEHoNoRABLE. THE BoARpo
L County Commissioners of Esmeraida
County Nevada:
The County Auditor and Treasurer re-
speetfullv submit the following report OF
the financial affairs of said county for the
three months ending September 80, lsoo
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-26

block 81. Arlington Hills addition. as per
assessment warrant 2 1, page a..
Said assessment having been paid Oh
the 8th day of January, 1901, as per re-
ceipt number 696 Ig, and again on tt
Sth day of February, 1901, as per recei.
number Is JIG.
Said order to be delivered only upon
the surrender for cancellation of the
aforesaid Treasurer's receipt number )
jig.
ADOPTED by the Board of Aldermen
Adopted by the Assembly March 21. 1901
Approved March %. 45O1.
Bd F No 1S24o-
Resolved, That City Warrants DO
drawn upon the City Treasury, payable
out Of the Assessments Funds" in
favor Of the following named persons,
for the amount set opposite their re-
c. Johnson, Est. No. 8. Reserve.
Reaney street sewer from Frank street
$50 #. west, $1,000; Webster and Blake
Est; No. 3. Reserve. Rondo street sewer,
$1,000
Adopted by the Board Of Aldermen
March 10, 1901.
Adopted by the Assembly March n, 1901.
Approved March g. 1901
FRANK J. HTTLER
President of the Board Of Aldermen.
GEO. F. DIX,
President of the Assembly.
MATT JENSEN,
City Clerk
Mch 26.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-26
Assessment for Midway PARKWAY.
Once of the Board of Public Works,

Once OF the Board or Public Works,
st. Paul, Mimi, March o, 1871.
Notice is hereby given that the Board
OF Public Works Of the City of St Paul,
will meet at their Office in the Court
House in said city, at D. m, on the 18th
day of April 1901. to ascertain aid deter
mine, and to make an award of the dam
ages for the tract or tracts. parcel or par
GELS of land hereinafter described, or in
terests therein, to be taken and con-
demned for the use of the City Of ST.
Paul for the purpose of public park
way in said city. to be known as Mid
way Parkway. and also to make an as
sessment of the said damages, together
With the costs and expenses arising from
the said taking or condemnation upon
the real property specially to be benefited
thereby, in proportion to the benefits ac-
said benefits:
The land necessary to be condemned
and taken for said Midway Parkway Is
described as follows:
All that tract, piece or parcel Of land
lying within the boundaries Of a tract
TWO hundred GOO feet in width, and ex-
tending from Hamline avenue to Smelling
avenue in said city, the east and west
cen nne OF which said tract, shall be
the quarter quarter line running
east and west through the cen
ter OF the southwest quarter Of
Sectlon u Town % and range
70, excepting that portion of said tract
heretofore dedicated to public use, fnclud-
ing those portions of lots one IN 20
Twelve Q2) inclusive, in block one %, and
lots one o. to eleven I'D Inclusive In
block two % OF Lake Park Addition.
First Division. lying within the boundar
les of said strip.
All persons interested are hereby notia-
ed to be present at said time and DIaca
OF the making of said assessment. when
they will have an opportunity to be heard
thereon.
F. O. HAMMER.
President
Clerk Board of Public Works.
March 26-19G1-1t
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-26
CONTRACT WORK.
Grade Asbary Avenue.

Office of the Board of Public Works
City Of st. Paul. Mimi. March %. 1901
Sealed bids will be received by the
Board Of Public Works in and for the
nesota, at their Office in said city' until
2 p m. on the 4th day of April. A. d.
1901, for grading Asbury avenue, from
Hewitt avenue to Taylor avenue, in, said
city, according to plans and speciiica-
lions on file in the Office of said BOARD.
A bond witt; at least two 81 sureties in
a sum of at least twenty (2ij per cent
or a certified check on a bank of ST
Paul in sum of at least ten QO) per
cent, of the gross amount bid must ac-
company each bid. Said check shall be
made payable to the Clerk of said Board
The said Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
F. o. HAMMER,
- President.
Clerk Board of Public Works.
March 25-19O1-11t
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-26

Ashland avenue. from Dale street to
Victoria street
Dale street, from Goodrich avenue to
Carroll street.
Dayton avenue, from Avon street to
Victoria street
Fairmont street, from Dale street 200
1t. east of Milton street.
harrington avenue, from Nelson street
Fisk street. from Dayton avenue to
Hague avenue.
Floral street. from Summit avenue to
Heather Place.
Grand avenue, from LaWton street to
ChatSworth street.
Goodrich avenue 200 feet east of Chats
worth to alley, blk. 6, TER. PIX
Grotto street, from OSceola street to
Carroll street
Hague avenue, from Dale street to
Victoria street
Holly avenue, from Dale street to
Victoria street.
Iglehart street. from Rice street to
Milton street.
Kent street, from Marshall avenue to
Carroll street.
Laurel avenue from Dale street to
ChatSWorth street.
LaWtOn street, from Grand avenue to
Summit avenue
Lincoln avenue, from Oakland street $50
feet west of Milton street.
Louis street, from Nelson avenue to
Carroll street.
Lexington avenue, from Summit avenue
to Portland avenue.
Marshall avenue, from Western avenue
to Victoria street
Mackubin street, from Marshall avenue
to Carroll street.
Nina avenue, from Selby avenue to
end of asphalt.
Osceola street, from Victoria street to
Pleasant avenue.
Portland avenue from Victoria street
to Dale street.
st. Adams street, from Carroll street
to Kenwood Place.
Selby avenue from Summit avenue TO
Victoria street.
Summit avenue, from Dale street to
Pascal street.
Summit Place, from Dayton avenue to
Carroll street.
Victoria street, from Osceola street to
Marshall aTenue.
Virginia avenue, from Carroll street to
Summit avenue.
Western avenue, from Dayton avenue
to Carroll street.
Also to sprinkle the boulevards on the
following streets:
Dayton avenue, from Avon street to
Victoria street.
Fairmont avenue from Dale street to
Victoria street.
Goodrich avenue, from Dale street to
Victoria street.
Grand avenue, from Lawton street to
Grotto street
Laurel avenue, from Dale street to
Victoria street.
Lincoln avenue, from Oakland street
to Victoria street.
Portland avenue, from Dale street to
Victoria street.
Summit avenue, from Dale street to
Lexington avenue.
Osceola street, from Pleasant avenue to
Victoria street.
Iglehart street, from Lexington avenue
to Rice street
Adopted by the Board of Aldermen
March 10. 1901.
Adopted by the Assembly. March 81,
1901
Approved March o. 1901.