Stafford County Leader from Stafford, Kansas • 1

CM EADEi HOLDES EDWARDS, lubllher. V1. 1. Stafford, Stafford 2umly, 12, SUBSCRIPTION. Ji.oo Per Year in Advnc.

No. 49- OCCUPATION TAX. MACHINERY. J. D.

Rippey has purchased and Mistake of the Council. brought to our city, a full line of machinery and farming implements of all LOSS TO OUR CITY. GENERAL kinds, which he willjput on the market at a surprisingly low price. Mr. Rippey has been engaged in the grain business for a number of years and his dealings havo won for him a good patronage which has enabled him to add this line of machinery.

You will know that he means busi A few best bargins; From each department; nearly every one of these items represents a purchase of extraordinary values GROCERIES. Good Coffee Depends M. Upon several things. Good fresh berries prop erly browned. Handled in proper air tight cans ness by the way he advertises.

A half page of this paper has been rented by him to let the people know that he is at their service when it comes to During the past week considerable talk, a great deal of excitment and some trouble have resulted from the ordinance passed by our city council providing for an occupation tax. On April 28, at the regular meeting-of the councilmen the subject of occupation tax was agitatedandoj Monday7May ian extra session called and the ordinance was passed. There is no provision reguarding equalization whatever. Two person may be engaged in the same business one may have invested in his stock and sealed, Hade carefully and produces a de- uiemi up present utocK we are now selling our fifty cent work gloves; including calf-skin fronts, horse-hide fronts, gauntletM, atSScenU; and the quarter ono at 15 cent. SHOES.

A very nice line of Ladles, Children and Men's Shoes. Ladies' Vesting Tops, only $1.80 Ladies' Fine Vici 1.6 MonsOil Grain 91.35 Mens Fine Dress Shoes, 92.25 anything in his lino. liciously flavored cup. This is what BLANKE'S Mr. Rippey will be found at tho elevator ready and willing to do business Coffee is.

Notice the Cans. Can give it to you with his patrons. Read his big ad and in i. 2 and pound cans, or in bulk. Among the week in our goods received thkr shoo deportment -w" give him a chanco to supply your needs.

DRY GOODS. Such as Dimity Lawns, in chock or striped. India Linen Mainsook checks. These are line for spring and summer dresses, will be on sale from 5 cents to 22 cents per yard. Embroiderod Valenciennes Lace 4 1-2 in wide only 3 1-2 and 18 eta.

per yard. 7 Fancy Pngilsh Torchon Laces from 4 cento to 15 cents per yard. LADIES' RIBBED VESTS, 10 cents and 15 cents a garment. Mens Balbriggan shirts and drawer, Good clean "yarn Good make, per garment 25 cents. Silk Garter web, only 15 cents per yd.

fancy loom web 5 cents per yd. FeatherStitch Braid, a largo It is worth your while to look after the coffee part of the kitchen as well as to fresh, clean, high grade GROCERIES. Will always try to please you. YOUR PRODUCE WANTED. A.

13. PIsAaK. TIN WARE. 7 Inch Pie Plate 3c. 10 Inch Pie Plato 6c.

Jelly Plate, only, 5o. Pot Covers from 3 to 5c. Stamped deep pudding Pans, 8o. Basins, Large size only, 10c. Pans fr-H hzp, 12o, No 8 Copper rim wash boiler, 90c.

Largo Colanders only, 15c. 1-2 bu. Grain Measure only, 30o. 5,000 to 812,000 the other from 8201 fJ500 but both are taxed the same. Then there are others who have and profession by means of which they make a livelihood, but are ex enrpt from taxation.

Tho people who have property for rent to the bushiest men and the railroads that have taxable property are also exempt. Traveling physicians and Burgeons Ave dollars per day which we believe might mention. Gents finest quality vici, silk vesting topBj regular $4.00 shoes; on which wo name a price of only $3.25 a pair. Infants dainty, soft solo, button shoes, silk trimmed at 50 cents. Some very nice things in small childrens shoes at 50 cents and 75c.

Another lot of thoso Little Gents box calf shoos, the nobbiest item tot boys in town. Wlf goods lor any reason do not suit, return them and get your cash. SPAIN'S GREATEST NEED. Mr. R.

P. Oliver, of Barcelona, Spain, spends his winters at Aitkon, 8. C. Weak nerves had caused severe paincs in his head. On using Electric Bitters, America's greatest Blood and Nerve Remedy, all pain soon loft him.

He says this grand medicne is what his country needs. All America knows that it cures liver and kidney trouble, purifies the blood, tones up the stomach, strengthens the nerves, puts vim, vigor and new life into every muscle, nerve and organ of the body. If weak, tired or ailing you need it. Every bottle guaranteed, only 50 cents. Sold by O.

II. Baugh, druggist. to be extortionate. We do not want LUMBER any one to infer by the above statement that we are in favor of "fakes" and swindlers coming to our city but if any man or company of men locate 300 Square Feet More added to the big Grocery Room and it's filled up with staple goods at bargain prices. Some new hanging lamps.

GROCERIES At rock bottom prices We Want Your Produce. Highest Price Paid. here for an indefinite length of time Hardware and Coal BEST STOCK AND LOWEST PRICES. Let us Figure on Your Lumber Bills. O.

J. FAIR. Dry salt meat Large paU'jclley 600 parlor matches Qt. can syrup NATIONAL BAPTIST ANNIVERSARIES Will beheld in'San Francisco this year. Variety Bkg.

Powder For the first time in the history of this and by his or their conduct prove to be a person or persons of buainesi iionor and fulfull all contracts whii 1 might be made, such a one shot-Id be treated as a gentle man and not as a fakir. Some people object to to these of physicians on the ground tha. 'It hurts our home doctors," but sue ii not the case, for they treat no caeo that our doctors will take. A person who is seriously afflicted with BROWN BROTHERS, Hanagers. KANSAS organization these meetings will be 3 Pkg.

cleaned currents STAFFORD, 3 Pkg. seeded Raiiins L. I v-W held on the Pacific Coast. The Santa Fe will sell round -trip tickets May 15 to 18, inclusive, with limit of July 15, for $00.00. Liberal stop-overs permitted.

Pullman palace and tourist 3 Cans Campbell's jam 2 Cans 31bs pumpkin Masina lemons, doz. Large fine oranges sleepers and free chair cars to Cali-, Single washboard FUHTURE and UNDERTAKING. Nearly every woek brings to our office the notice of an advance in price all along the line in furniture and kindred lines. Chairs 6 l-2o. 48c.

5o. 10c. 10C 26c. 25c. 25c.

15o. 20c. 25c. 15c. 26c.

45o. 30c. 30c. 86c. 19c.

40c. 25c. 26c. 16c. 6c.

25o. fornia daily. Call on J. F. Gill, agent, 1 Double washboard Cutnrices all through our bisr stock.

jhronic disease or some other ailment that is equally as dangerous, is it noi jetter for that person to take treat meat at home rather than go to some Stafford, for literature and details I will be compelled to move in the near future, so I have decided twrivA Hi tinhlip. the brmefit of a cash deal all the way through my Glass washboard Battle Ax Tobacco Standard Navy large line of Dry Goods. Clothing, Shoes and Notions. I have the goods to backup what I say. From the following quotations you can readily see you cannot afford to miss this vaiuaoie opportunity.

AFRIUHTFUL BLUNDER. Will often cause a horrible Burn, Scald Cut or Bruise. Bueklen's Arni-co Salve, the best in tho world, will kill the pain and promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores, Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns, all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth.

Only Peach Pie Tobacco 8 for 10 Tobacco Star and Horseshoe 2 cans best Salmon 2 cans best Rosberrles 2 II. Soda Liberty Bell Soda Corn Starch 4 pkges ire simply going out of sight. We purchased quite largely beforo he advance, and can etill furnish our trade at old prices, until resent stock is exhausted. These quotations may be interesting. 6 High Back Diners, solid oak, $475.

Large Leather Seat Arm Rocker, in oak, 2.00. Six 3-Spindle Chairs for 2.70 Iron Beds rbm $2.651012.50. Ve would respoctfully ask you to call on us, whether you wish to purchase or not. It's a pleasure to show goods. We fnrnish DRY GOODS.

All Standard Prints 5 cents. Dress Goods worth 25 cents, now 18c. a Inr-h. all wool Henrietta, worth 60 cents, now 40 c. 4-4 Unbleach- fed Sheeting 4 1-2 cents.

Shirtings regular 10 cent, at 8 1-3. 25ct. a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by O.

II. Baugh, Druggist. LOW RATES FOR BAPTISTS And others. Santa Fo will sell tickets NOTIONS. 'loarso to any part of county.

Ladies Walking Hats and Sailors at your own price. Dr. Warner' S. Peacock. health high bust, sold the world over at 11.25, at 1.00.

Corsets re ana De to an enormous expense jeside his treatment? The German-American Staff oi Physicians and Sugeons came to our jity, May 1, with a company of eighi showmen and were going to remain about three weeks, but on account oi the occupation tax were compelled to disband. We can say foj the members of this company that they have done just exactly what they agreed to do with us and tho contract we made wit. them was filled to tho letter and was paid, every cent they owed. Every member of the company spent their nu.iey freely ia our city. We understand that when these Physicians arrived in town and learned of this jcupation tax being passed after all ncjessary arrangements were made for them to come, they offered to pay the same amount of taxation as resident physicians, which is $10.00, there being wo of these doctors the sum of their license would have been 820.00 they were refused, therefore instead of the city getting $20.00 it got nothing.

Our office is taxed 55.00 which is very reasonable and we have not the gular $1.00 goods 90 cents. Corsets Summer 50 cent goocn 45. jsox letter paper worth 15 and 25 cents, now 5 and 10 cents. Toilet soap worth 15 and 25 cents per box, now 10 and 15 cents. Men's suspenders worth 25 cents, now 10 cents.

Men's work gloves good value for 35 cents, now 20 cents. Men's work gloves worth 65 cents to San Francisco and return for $60.00. Li aited for return to July 15, 18B9. Pullman sleopcrs-palace and tourist and free chair cars to California daily. J.

F. Gill, Agent, Stafford, hab illustrated descriptive literature points of interest onroute. THAT TMkOUIIINO HEADACHE. Would quickly leave you, if you TAFFY Alt Higgins. RESTAURANT CONFECTIONERY, mow 50 cents.

7 foot window snaaes witti iringes no cents. CLOTHING. Men's black cheviot suit 85.00. Men's overalls worth 65 cents, now used Dr. King's New Life Pills.

Thousands of sufl'ers have proved Best meal in town for 20 cents. Oldest EHtablished Restaurant in City. Jld Drinks, Milk Shakes, etc. their matchless merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make pure blood and strong nerves and build up your health.

Easy to take. 45 cents. Men's Launanea snirts worm ou cents, now to cents. Men's wool pants $1.25 1.50 $1.75. Men's all wool pants $2.00.

Boys' knee pants 20 and 25 cents. SHOES. Men's plough shoes worth $1.40, now $1.25. Men's dress shoes Try them. Only 25 cents.

Money PUREST HOME-MADE CONFECTIONERY. worth $1.50, now $1.25. Ladies' vici kid worth $1.50, now $1.25. back if not cured. Sold by O.

II. Remember the I want your produce highest market price paid Baugh, Druggist. REMEMBER THE NAME. least objection to offor regarding the name and pl.tce. E.

N. Maxfield. ALF. HIGGINS, CALIFORNIA AND BACK At reduced rate. Tickets limited to amount, but this is paid in order to be S.

C. TURNER. Deals in A.11 kinds of Farm Implements, such as the new Deere Riding Cultivators, Walking Cultivators, Lever Steel Harrow3, Corn 31eds, Wagons, Buggies, etc. Also agent for flcCormick Harvesters, Mowers, Continental Head ers and Header Binders, Champion flowers, etc. XEHT SIDE MAIN BTHEET, jf AFFORD KANJA5 Stafford, Kans.

South Main St. IS? July 15; on sale May 15 and 16, inclusive, for 860.00. Good going via Los Angeles and returnidg via Ogdon, or vice versa, if desired. Or one may go and return via same route for same charge. See J.

F. Gill, Agent, Santa Fe Route, Stafford, for details. From there I went to see the Palace tk Wv -m Rush! KUSIl! THE BEST SUMflER ROUTE TO CALIFORNIA Is the Santa Fe. The average temper ature during the journey is less than that for the same period at your homo Then the cars are so comfortable, fatigue is scarcely noticeable. Pull When in need of anything in my line you will be treated right.

Respectfully, S. C. TURNER. man palace and tourist sleepers and We are still intheRushsell ing Lumber at bottom rock prices on first class BUILDING MATERIAL. We can furnish you a House Bill from start to finish and comolete it from $45.00 to as high as you free chair cars on all California trains.

J. F. Gill, Agent. Mrs. Calla Harrison will deliver a lecture on Hawaii at the Christian church May 18.

The subject is oue of interest and is handled perfectly by the lecturer. No one should miss it. OOSE WEBB, Attorneys-at-Law. COLLECTIONS A SPECIALTY. Office In rear room oi Bank Uullding.

STAFFORD. V. KANSAS. put I could not work my rabbit's foot on tho guards that wore on duty so I did not get to go through that There are sixteen guards on duty day and night, ten on the outside and six on the inside. From there I went down by General Ludlow's mansion and there I found two guards on duty there, one in fronl and one at the back so I drove on and went down to what is is known as Machinga wharf.

It is a Government wharf. There I saw the largest shears (or Derrick) I ever saw, They can raise 120 tons, the largest weight that has been lifted with them since Uncle Sam has taken charge of them, is 96 tons. The man in charge said that they picked it up as easy as you would a 10 pound weight. Well I guess you are tired by this time so I will close for this time, hoping I may receive one page the size of one of these in return. I remain as ever Your son, It.

C. Gaston. A NARROW ESCAPE. Thankful words written by Mrs. AdaE.

Hart, of Groton.S. D. "Was taken with a bad cold which settled on my lungs cough set in and finally terminated in Consumption. Four Doctors gave me up, saying I could live but a short time. I gave myself want to go.

So before buying call and see our material and get ourprices. It will do you good. mm a a A Quick sales and small proms" is our moixo UfJPflBER YARD. OALLOWAV BULLS. I yet have a few good ones for sale, J.

B. C. Cook. prison. On tho inside of the high stone walls is another wall known as the death wall, which was used by the Spaniards a groat deal.

Along this wall, 4 to 6 feet from the ground, are holes dug in it by bullets from the they used to kill prisoners, which was mostly Cubans, so I was inform -3d. From there I went to the place so much talked about, Moro Castle, this was the greatest sight I ever saw in my travels. It surely is a great piece of architectural work of man's hand. I have heard of hells on earth and I guess this is one of them and when the Spaniards had it they performed that sanctimonious part of Devil. In this place there are cells that can be flooded from the sea, I was told that it was used to drown prisoners in.

There is also a tunnel that leads from this place to Cabania. This fort is as solid as the rock of Gibraltar. It is built behind one mass of solid rock which faces toward the sea. You can see Moro Castle long before you get to Havana. From this place I went to the city prison; this is the prison where that Cuban girl, Miss Evangeline Cisneroe, was rescued by a New York Journal correspondent.

Not much to see of any importance only it would bo impossible to get out of this place when once locked up. From there I went to the old Spanish military prison known Carratollo. It was built in the yt ar of 1639. The walls are from 10 to 12 feet thick. I was in one of the dungeons; it had 3 rooms in it, one inside the other, so you can imagine about how dark it was.

protected to a certain extent. Instead of being protected trade is driven away from us. In like manner the hotels are deprived of patronage. When anything hinders the trade of our hotels, the grocery stores and meat markets and bakery feel the effect. Several of our merchants are not disposed to succumb to this new law believing it to be unconstitutional and alKogather uncalled for.

A general dissatisfaction among all tho business men is strongly manifested. There is a city debt of about 8600.00 which we believe should be paid, but do not think innocent men should pay the debt contracted by mismanagement, in a manner that has been prescribed. A LETTER FRO1 HAVANA. For something to write I will try and give you a discription of Havana, Cuba. Havana is a great city I must say, all of the buildings are of ancient style like they are In Spain and France all built of of stone and adobe, most all of the same style of architecture.

The first place I visited was the place where Columbus landed when he discovered that island there was a tree and hi under this tree they held mess although the tree now standing this is the fourth one that they have planted in the place of the one that was there when Columbus landed. The last tree was planted in 1761 making it 108 years old. From there I went to Cathedral Do Columbo one of the finest churches in Havana and in there I saw where Columbus remains were kept; oh it was sure a fine church, one of the finest alters I ever saw, gold candle sticks upon it, the inside wood work was all mahogany. There is a pipe organ in this church cost twenty seven thousand dollars so they told me, it was sure a fine looker. This cathedral was bui in the year of 1639.

From there I went to Fort Cabannis the oldest port in Havana, (the Spanish epcU Havana, Habana, it it ho a PAUL B. BOUSMAI. Nomnr pusue. GEO. W.

BODSMAS. NOTARY PUIIC SANTA Fe LOCALS. For the National Baptist Annevers- BRAND CENTRAL HOTEL BOUSMAN SON. REAL ESTATE, LOAN, INSURANCE, RENTAL AND COLLECTION AGENTS. ary, SanFrancisco, May, 25, round trip tickets one fare; date of fale, May 15 to 18 inclusive: return E.ttablUhea' 3iK7d.

KANSAS. Notary Work a Specialty STAFFORD, Only First Class House in the city -Come and see. limit good untu July 15, 1899. tor stopover privileges inquire at the depot. J.

F. NEQLEY, Proprietor. STAEFORD, KANSAS. A 0. Hart, TONSORIAL ARTIST.

Remember that the 828.85 rates to Portland are still in force yet; take advantage of it. We make as cheap rates to any place and have better accomodations than any boby. If you want to go any where call at the depot and get our Jubilee, Emporia, May. 1 to a irqo. Onn fare for the round AGENT American Steam Laundry.

Shop on West Side of Main Street, STAFFORD. KANSAS. up to my Savior, determined if I could i not stay with my friends on earth, 1 1 would meet my absent ones above. My husband was advised to get Dr. King's new Discovery for Consump-' tion, Coughs and colds.

I gave it a trial, took in all eight bottles. It has cured me, and thank God, I am saved and now a well and healthy woman." trip, date of sale, May, 1 to 6, inclu sive, return limit, iuay, io. FLOUR, FEED COAL. A general line of garden seed on hand. We also handle the pure ground oil meal.

Give us a call. 0. E. ALLEN. Annual Meeting, general nBMrmmv, i Cumberland Presbyterian chur Denver, Col.

May, 18 to 26, '99. T' 8anta Fe will sell round trip tickets Inr rnu farn nllia two d.lllarx. FRANCISCO AND RETURN. Tickets on sale May 15 to 18, inclu-ivp. il limit, July 15, 1890.

privileges in each direction. You nn Tt ie way and return another. J. F. Gill, Agent, Santa Fe Route, Stafford, will cheerfully respond to all inquiricH for information.

From there I went to Central Park, a very nice place indeed, in this park Ls where Queen Regent's Statue use to be, but since America has taken that island they have taken her down and bock to whTe she onmr from. Trial bottles free at 0. II. Baugh's drug store. Regular size 50c.

and 81.00. Guaranteed or price refunded. date of sale, May, 16 and 17, 1S91'. Return limit, June, 15, 1899. For full particulars Inquire at tha depot.

J. F..