St. John Daily Capital and the County Capital from St. John, Kansas • 1

I. ximt Historical Society i En -r- 5 "ty ,4 I We have the Largest Cir-1 culation of any Paper in I Stafford Countv. Remember we have a Thoroughly Equipped Job Department. VOL.12. ST.

JOHN, KANSAS, FRIDAY APRIL. 29, IS9S. u. pory, luco. Jo.

9 II AN A CO MAI EX 1 1 Latest War News. 4 HAIL TORMS WAR AN!) Thursday" Apr. 23. Our boats have catui i'i ten or twelve Spanish merchant vessels as prizes. Ail com riiiiiiisuo'in bo in Tuu.

Uay ex'eniiifi oi' oach week to app' ar in the issue of that week. Tho writer's must he to all a'Lhovih will nut be published unless so desired. 0 Of the St. J- b-u Higrb. Sjb.o -1.

A JTice Pri-gram Wod Hsu -tiered The annual commencement exercises of tlie St. John High School took place at the opera house, last HAIL Are the Questions (i Hour. It is reported from London that the iirst battle viii very liivelv take place with WU)17 STAFFORD ITEMS- WVPI TV iVlii CiLl 1 OT0T ol Ul A oil in the next two or three or, fn days off the. L'hiilimae I- ilk Uhl -tUiiU. liuhu 10.

ay 1 UlUi. lands and that the Spanish Sheriff Johnson 'was in town Monday. Clerk Sutton was over visiting will be supported by shore batteries. I -g In Room Formerly Oeeiipied by the State Hank, South Side Fqiiare i with home folks Sunday. England has issued a 'neutrality" proclamation.

"Maine" is the Watch word: "War" is the Cry! 4" iih Cah Assets of over Two and One Fourth Million I are prepared to ive ym the of indemnity against loss. Remember that we are not permitted to write more than SLOOO.OO. On any one section, and they who fir-r come must be iirst served. "A wont to the wise is p. B.

GILiLiPOHE, flgt. ST. JOHN, KANSAS. It is reported that the American Hark aranac, loaded with coal lias been captured by the Spanish. A recruiting officer -will be at Kinsman, Monday May 2: W.diin.ton, Wed nesday, May 4: City, ISend.

ndny, May it. Saturday, May 7. Friday evening the 22nd inst. The Class of 'cjS, five in number, acquitted themselves with credit to themselves as well as to their instructor, Prof. Guyer.

The large hall was idled to overflowing long before the hour for the exercises to begin. At 6:20 the class, preceded by Prof. Guyer, marched in to the strains of an excellent march by-Kane's Concert Band, and took thir places on the stage, after which the following program was carried out. Music, Concert IJ uid. Invocation, v.

(i. W. Slu-pai i. Music. i.n iette.

Messrs. Mufl'li'j-, Shepurd and irtz. Oration, Mi-s Dollie Howard. A KANSAS 11KKO. Muie, Duet.

Mr-. Si.i-:;.-r and Mr. Moseley. Oration, Miss (Jdlnit-re l'KACE HATH IIE! VII OlilKS. Oration, Alton ti.

Wiilcr.x. WHO CON'LEUS? Music, Dint-Misses Little and Glasgow. Oration, L-11. CONorKST, A NATIONAL MENACE. Music, Concert Hand.

Oration, IloseoeC. Miller. the evolution of democracy. Music, Mal-( j'lartt tic- Messrs. Mos-dey.

Taylor, Shepard, and S.variz. After which F. C. Swartz chairman of the school board, presented the diplomas. Following Mr.

Swartz the an.ii- AYhon the Avoid flashed over the wires that our Xoble Man of ar, the Mainp, canned by lu bravo and gallant boys in blue, had been blown up by the trea'lievous Spanish, scattering deatli ami destruction everywhere, it at first caused a gloom to settle over every patriotic- home in our h-tnd that had not -been known for more than a third of a century. Then almost at the same '0 moment, like awakening from a peaceful slumber, our eyes commenced to 5 brighten, our brains began 1o clear, and all at once, like the bursting of that mighty torpedo that hurled nearly 8(H) souls info eternity, we realized whut an awful insult had been paid to the flag that floats over our homes and protects souls. Every man, like the well trained gunner sprang into posi- tion, ready to do his duty at the first tap of the drum. And alike to- the sol- dier, liave we been baffling with the enemy, to down high prices, break the ranks of the credit system and plant the flag of cash upon a solid foundation. 0.

The drum has tapped, the bugle has sounded; Attention Company, Uight Ns About Face, Shoulder Arms, Foward Mareh, On to Victory, and save yourselves at least one-half upon every purchase made from our large invoices just receiv-W ed that are to be found upon our counters and shelves. We are too busy to name prices in this week issue, but guarantee that our prices are away below the lowest. Yours Very Truly, 1 SHAW'S SPOT CASH NOVELTY STORE. -5 f3 (j5 c- GRANT'S BAIRN Major General MeCrum, of the Kansas (iuard, advises all companies of the state militia to be at the respective recruiting stations pion.iptly on the days designated for recruits and announce that under the proclamation of Governor Leedy they will be the preference and accepted as volunteers iirst. Near the Court House, Mart Thompson goes at farming just the same as if he had not laid it aside for four years.

Mart is a hustler when it conies to farming and his neighbors need get a move 0:1 them to keep up with him. Col. went to Topeka to see what chances he might have in gutting permission to enlist a company for war. Considerable complaint in this vicinity from the sparrow destroying fruit and vegetables as fast as they grow. Ed Cooper is painting his business building on Main street.

The merchants are busy putting in hitching racks, preparing for this fall's trade and convenience of tiieir customers. A fellow is bothered now by the annual hustle of fellows wanting to work out your poll tax, about six a day. Word comes from Indiana, that Henry formerly of the S't afford Mill, is dangerously sick, having had two strokes of paralysis. jiip 1 licks returned -Sunday from an extended trip through Missouri and Nebraska, having been gone six months. I.

N. Burnside has recovered from a bad spell of sickness and is again able to attend his duties as janitor of the city school. Born To Mr. and Mrs. Maddy, Friday a girl.

Roy, the genial traveling candy man was in town Wednesday. HAS. Good Ris, Fast Horses and Careful Drivers. Ravage, Transfer, and Dray in Connection. Cab Moots All Trians.

S. DAWSOX, Propr. St. John Kansas. UNION OF FORCES.

(leu. Miles and Cuban representatives at import-j BECAUSE IT'S ADVERTISED. Paul R. Nagle, ence was treated to a very neat address from Prof. Guyer.

who s-t Law, ST. JOHN, KAS peOrriCB In Fisher NajrleX Brick lilook 71 ip a pv rr at! 1 The 3 w-kl AUVUCA AND NEWS Jt ant conierciuv today, went over plans of operation-. The Cubans have arranged for Lieutem.iit Rowan's safe conduct to the iro argents camps. it is understood the insurgents will be fully equipped by the United States, and will move on Havana, co-operating' with our fleet. VY.

J. WINNER, M. D- niyslcism, S-vaxg-eon -2 A.ooia.liex. St. Jobn, Kansas.

()ffice Dortft side of public square. What Attorney 1-ener-l FojIj Thinks of Advocate un News: iro. 11. IIaimitso.n i. -l.

Kk.s.: I'eur I as re- Seventh Congressional Dis-trict Convention. A convention of the people's part' of the Seventh congressional district is hereby called to meet at Hutchinson, Kansas, on Thursda', May 18th, at ten o'clock a. ra. for the purpose of nominating a candidate for congress. The basis of representation in said convention shall be two delegates at large for each county in the district and one delegate for every 200 votes or major fraction thereof cast for the Hon.

Jerry Simpson for congress in 1896, no county to have less than three delegates. i-sl 1 on how yi. w-li j.rove 1 1 r. A i. (ie I i you.

rotniaand Ti'i- is fur u- 1 i I u.i"-jys i. ery tr iiy v-ui FOUItTII Ai MVTiLL. RALLY discussed the course of study and conditions of the school generally, giving some exselient advice to the pupils, parents and school board as well. by Rev. Geo.

W. Irwin. The orations delivered by the several members of the class were ail gcod, some of course were better than others, but we will make no attempt to criticise or say which was the best. The entire program was of sucli a high char acter that every good citizen of St, John has reason to be proud of the class and their excellent instructor. Each of the graduates were the recipients of a liberal supply of choice flowers.

JOHN B. HILMES, Attorney at Law OFFICE IN COUKT HOUSE, ST. JOHN, KANSAS. 9 6 a 6 9 6 6 4 6 9 '( i 3 6 6 f) tj (fi 6 -O 9 9 Under this apportionment the "What makes you buy that brand of I asked a woman shrewd; "Some others ive far larger scope Their nines 1 have, reviewed. "What makes me buy that brand of soapV" The woman looked surprised Aud thus she answered my demand: "Because ifs advertised." "Why do yon choose that ribbon fair?" I asked a little miss; "The other stoivs have others there, Why did you ask for She glared at me with pitying eyes, My face she criticised.

Then she answered very simply: "Why, Because they advertise' "What makes you always buy that I asked a. business friend. quite a favorite you see." "But why select this brand?" He looked astonished, and my aim He had not recognized; But still he answered just the same: "Because it's advertised." And so you'll find where'er you go Whatever people buy, The goods that have thi greatest show, And on which fulks rely. Are those made known through printer's ink. And.

it in iy (e surmised. Their merit th" think, advertised." Barre Enterprise. Wc'ob Sr.ys: B. Kciirors Ad to- e.it. s.

with L-v- ati'i l.y iti ile-'i- m.i.n lie i-s. I--. i tin. to uii! tin- re -a any -a tn-iy r. uia 1.

ail lilii. Trii. vorits. The A'lvoente ati-1 News li.as reee'-v opinlims ruiii a r.ur-he! nf t.lin viM-n of Ii will lie seal ori -ation. T'ue :r.liii-le is are 1 rySlit it worth i a year, iiut tin- at si.

Tliey ale in- ti a honest paper, tliat l.e vij ir- -uis ami neure is: a in counties are entitled to delegates as follows Don't scratch your life away, but use Dr. Sawyer's Witch Hazel and Arnica Salve for eczema, piles, hives, burns and cuts. H. S. Pharmacy.

Of th3 Christian Endeaver Union of SttiSFord County be held with the l'lano Society at Piano 1 ipi it Church, in K-ise. Valley township, Wednesday, May l'liOOUAM. SK-SIOV. 10:00 a. n.

l--v-itioiial services, led Aitii-ri 1) ivis. im. Wcleinsie: Kadcavors, (1. (1. "Mill ii, 11 li -V.

C. C. (1 ai-'jx'e-r. 10;) Paper, "What is the of Word ideavor?" Mr-. J.

Gu.cr, n. Discussion, liev. G. XV. icpnrd, St.

J.ihn- 6 10 3 3 4 4 5 "T.J 1 'Ul' J's-sstiJ 1 lie priueij-les 1 1 ni aim tie f. the interests of the i-'e ii U-j-it iieate of private 14 3 5 5 6 17 11 5 3 28 3 8 3 3 "Little colds" neglected costs thousands of deaths yearly. People who have used Dr. Sawyer's Wild Cherry and Tar, recommend it even for consumption. II.

S. Pharmacy. 11:00 iper, "Literal for Miss Kite A. Good Barber Barton Clark Comanche Edwards Finney Ford Grant Gray Greeley Hamilton Harper Harvey Haskell Hodgeman Kearney Kingman Kiowa Lane jUeFlierson Meade Morton Ness Taw nee Pratt Reno Iiiee Rash Septt Sedivick Seward Stafford Stant'in Stevens 8(! inner Wichita Total moi opoiii s. The ancl L.

C. twenty paires every day. full of live, inter. -i in- news and -eiieral matter cievoted a the Interests of the leu I In- s.ti.-jt i.i.d 1 farm. If von re not or; i1 list -u ie-t regret a tri-il mh ip: j.m.

Ask this for or brin ir se.ai your sabs riniou ti yun air fiuaniiiteed sat ifaetion. Mr. Reese of the west side of the count' was in town Friday. Two business firms have changed names so far as the pump and windmill part is concerned. Garvin having taken in Judd Cox, and Fair Cy Lamb.

The firms will be known as Cox oc Garvin and Lamb Fair. Competition is the life of trade in this business here. Comrade Stanley, of Wichita, drove over from St. John Friday his team got the best of him and ran away with him for about three miles covering him completely with mud. He was here confering with the G.

O. P. wire workers in regard to his chances to procure this delegation for governor. Should he succeed in getting the nomination, the runaway he had will only be a patching by the side of the one Leedy will give him this fall. A.

O. Seevers, of Hays was treated with a visit from his brother from the strip Mr. is on his way to Colorado on a wheel. Joe Tyler, (Happy Joe,) of Tu-ron, was circulating among friends on our streets Sunday. Jim Hopper, of Pratt County, was in town Monday.

Charley Evekbark. 6 Seward Township-A caucus of the voters of the Peoples Party of Seward township will be held at Seward, on May 7th 1898, at 3p. for the purpose of selecting delegates to attend the county convention to be held in St. John, May 13th, 1898, and to elect a new township committeeman for the ensuing year. All Bimetallists are cordially invited to attend and participate in this caucus.

J. A. Johnston, Act'g Com'n 3 8 10 3 3 3 3 VIVO RE BRITISH S. S. GARONNE.

fSuti-r rtts The New Song That is ing the Rounds. We don't want to buy at your place, We won't trade, then anymore, You'll be sorry when you see us 'iiig to some other store. Yon can't Fell us any Stale goods, We have opened wide our eyes, We don't want to trade at your store 'Cause you don't advertise. RESTORES VITALITY. Marl man, Piano.

Discussion, Will Gary, Zuiil. 11:3:) "The Scriptural Armor for the Kndeavnn-r." Mr. F.iruhani, Ar-iioeh. Discussion, IIjv. Frank Strong, Siaftbrd.

AFTEKXOOX 2:00 p. in. Praise service, led by Hev. G. W.

Shrp ird. 2.13 "II May We Improve Our Sinking?" II. W. Goodman, Piano. Ois Fred Younjj, Macksville, D.

S. 'i naliaii, Al'-iano. 2:40. Piscpssion of Committee work. Look mil, Guy Carter, Macksville.

icial, K. A. Potter, Pleasant Valley. Devotional, Joseph Keelands, Livingstone. Missionary, Jas.

II. Little, Dist. Pres. LiCrosse. General Discussion, led by Mr.

Batman, Albano. 3:30. "Is it the Duty of the Members to attend all the regular meetings of the John Smith, Piano. Dis JWi. Man irt Uay.

If you have urinary trouble or pain in the back, indicating kidney disorders, if there be a general loss of energy, we ask you in all fairness to use Dr. Sawyer's Ukatine. Thousands bear evidence to the fact that it cufes. H. S.

Pharmacy. XBthDay. V-IV of Me. THE ONLY STEAMER Sailing Between Vancouver and St. Michaels that carries THE BRITISH FLAG, and is Fully Protected from the Spanish DeWitt's VVitch Hazel Salve Cures Piles, Scalds, Burns.

It is recommended that the county conventions to elect said delegates be held not later than Satur-da May 14th and also that the names of delegates chosen be forwarded to the secretary of the committee at Hutchinson. -7 By order of the Seventh District Congressional Committee meeting held at Hutchinson, March 10, 1898. W. J. Brandon, Chr'n.

Albano Township. Peoples Party primary to be held at school house Dist. 33, Friday May 6th, at 7:30 p. for the purpose of electing delegates to the county convention of May 13 and to elect a committeeman for the ensuing and to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. All voters who expect to support the action of the convention are invited to attend.

Let us have, a good turnout. H. E. Pelton, Cen. Com'n.

Peoples Party -State Convention. There will be a Conven- H. S. Foster, Sec. Uion of the Peoples Party held in cussion.

Miss Grace Bess, Pleasant Val Blind Boone, the colored vocalist and pianoforte player, assisted by Miss Stella May, gave a concert last night at the Centenary M. E. church. The greater part of the program was instrumental, and the touch and expression of the blind man is exquisite. Considering the disadvantages he labors under he is perfectly marvelous.

His principal pieces were a Moonlight Sonata by Beethoaen, and the Marshfield Tornado. Miss Stella May, a young lady scarcely 16 years of age, sings admirably and has a perfect contralto voice. Chicago Inter-Ocean, May 23, 1888. 'The American Boy" Fund. THE GREAT soth fj L.y.

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but is a Great Nerve Tonic and Biood-Builder and restore, both vitalhr and strength to the cu-ar ini nervous rysicm, bringing back the pink glow to pale cheeks and restoring the ie of ceth. It wards oil lf janity and Coo-ssmptioa. Accept no substitute. Insist oahar-inj RtVrvO, no other. It can lie carried in vest pocket.

By mall, Si.oo per package, in plain wrapper, or six for $5.00, with a positive writ ten guarantee to care or refund the money in every package. For tret circular address R0VAL MEDICINE CHICAGO, ILL For sale at St. John, Kansas by SFARKS It is the quickest and only safe way to Alaska. The largest and best equipped steamer in the Alaskan trade, connecting with our fine river steamers at St. Michaels, making the journey as pleasant and comfortable as a trip on the Hudson.

For further particulars addres Klondike-Chicago Transportation and Trading Co. 417 418 Monadnock Building. CHICAGO. are the most fatal of all di KIDNEY DISEASES seases. Foley's Kidney Cure a guaranteed remedy or money refunded.

Hoaglin Sparks. ley, Callie L. Voters, Stailoid. 4:00. Report of the State Convention, Mrs.

F. D. irabee, County Secretary, Stafford. 4:20. Report of the county C.

E. work and election of officers. EVENING SESSION. 7:30. A Representative Christian Endeavor Service, led by the President, in which all Eudeavorers are expected to participate.

8:30. Address, Rev. William Runyon, Stafford. All C. E.

Societies and nil Young Peoples' Societies, of whatever name, are cordially invited to attend. Also all S. S- workers will be welcomed. There will be a basket riintipr, and the Piano Society will provide entertainment. Each one is asked to bring a copy of Pentecostal Hymns," and to help make this the best Rally ever held in Stafford county.

R. XV. Goodman, Co. Pres. the city of Topeka, Wednesday, June 15, 1898, at 10 a.

m. for the purpose of nominating candidates for associate justice, congressman at large, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state auditor, state treasurer, attorney general, superintendent of public instruction, the election of a state central committee and the transaction of such other business as may be necessary. basis of representation will be one delegate and one alternate from each county for every 250 votes or major fraction thereof, cast for W. E. Bush for secretary of state in 1896, provided that no county shall have less than two delegates.

Upon this basis, county is entitled to five delegates. W. T. Tipton, Taylor Riddle, Secy. Chrm.

MACKS VILLE. More rain Monday. E. J. Westgate, of Garden City, was seen on our streets Saturday.

Mrs. Bryan, of Hutchinson, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benscoter, this week. J.

C. Rickett, of Hutchinson, was in town visiting his sister Miss Alice Rickett, Saturday and Sunday. M. E. Hilleary left Sunday for Emporia, where he.

will attend school. Miss Glide Devore who was kicked in the forehead by a mule is not expected to live. The skull being cut through and pressed on the brain. Mr. and Mrs.

J. B. Young who have been visiting in Wichita the past week returned home Saturday night. The M. W.

A. bo37s are meeting in their new hall. Populist. Cincinnati, Ohio. To Teachers: On the 19th of February, W.

Rankin Good, a Hughes High School boy, conceived the idea to raise a fund to build a battle-ship to replace the ill-fated Maine, the new battleship to be named "The American Boy." The Cincinnati Enquirer published the suggestion the next day February 20. Will you please aid us in our laudable undertaking and spread the news of the project, it has become a national movement? By giuing this your immediate attention you will be helping a glorious cause. Yours truly W. Rankin Good, Edw. A.

Bolsinger, Harry J. Price, Louis F. Dunkman, Committee on "The American Boy" Fund. No constipated person can look his or her best or feel perfectly well. For that inactive liver and constipation, try Dr.

Sawyer's Little Wide Awake pills, and they will cure you. H. S. 1 Ohio Township. I A caucus of the voters of the I Peoples Party of Ohio township will be held at the usual voting i place on Saturday evening May 7th, 1898, at 7:30 p.

for the I purpose of selecting delegates to I attend the county convention to be it DR. SAWYER'S A QUICKLY COKt TERY.SUKER C0M- tei EERY li'iP iv rUiRT. CRAMPS NEW DRUGSTORE. North Side Public Square. Recently opened with all NEW FRESH DRUGS And Medicines direct from the manufacturing which will be sold at OLD TIME PRICES.

A share of your patronage is respectfully solicited. XV. J. Wixser, M. D.

He also will attend all calls in Practice of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics. PKii COLIC held in St. John, May 13th, 1898, and to elect a new township committeeman for the ensuing year. All Bimetallists are cordially invit-ed to attend and participate in this Caucus. J.

D. Asher, Com'n. Mrs. H. R.

Ross is ported as very much proved. We are informed that N. H- Jennings has sold his barber shop to 01 lie Miller who will take charge next Monday. Mr. Jennings has a place in Kansas City.

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