davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
oxyoRp. "a, a coan Of Probate heli /.

OXFORD, 80 AT Court Of Probate he'll at
Paris. within AMI for the County of oxford
ON the thiri Tuesday Of March. A. ID. LED.
''n the petition Of Thcma,s 3. Crocker Admin.
% Paris. I'm said County. deceasei. praying cor
license % eel anil convey certain real estate
Lelon ging To saii estate and described In his
petition On I've a. the probate once.
ORDERKp. That the said petitioner give notice
% an persons interested. by causing an abstract
Of his petition, with this orier thereon, ~ be
publishei three weeks successfully In The OK
lori p.mos..t' z nsS.pspsr pnn,ea q rsns.
Court, ~ be he'll at Paris, on the thiri Tuesday
Of Apr. next, % nine O'Clock In The foynoon. and
show cause ifsny they have Why Tie sams shoabi
GEORGE A. WILSON. Judge.
xLBERr ID. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

Little NIabel.-"If you don't stop, I'll
tell mamma, and she'll tell papa, and
then papa viii whip you." Little
Johnny.-"rhen Ill cry, and then
grandma will give me some candy, and !
won't give you any"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

Allow me to add my tribute tn the
efficacy Of Eiy's Cream Balm. was
suffering from q severe attack OF iu-
fiueuza and catarrh and was induced 20
try your remedy. The result wac
msrvelous. coald hardly srticulate.
and In less than txeuty-four hours the
catarrhal symptoms and my hoarsesess
disappeared and was able 70 sing .
hsavy role In GrApd Opsra With voice
unl1pairsd. strongly recommended
& 70 singsr.-wn. II. Hamilton, Lsad-
ing Basso Of the c. d. Hsss 0rand
Open COMPANY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
No. CS.-Reser~Al.

When shall Fate. with stern. cold IA
Pity and primil from woe
Tie weary toilsr In the race
AL men must run bslowf
When will god men. too by bad.
he praised for deeds well donel
Answers both are only lad
When "sight beyond" IL won.
Though we're t,on. harsh words fall
Cnheard by friendly ear.
Soon will death priEsdi al
From thraldom irksome here.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

What became Of that Samuel. girl that
Pottersby was flirting with last sum-
mery' "lou mean thst girl that Potters-
nv thought he was flirting with. She
married him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

In these days Of adulterstion and
fraud, In all branches Of business and
pursuits, Il IL pleasing to know that
there 10 one medicine prepared which
Ia strictly pure. Such = medicine II
sulphur Bitters In curing scrofula; you
can depend on them every time.-w. ID.
Everts, a. NJ, Charleston, =. G.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

TIE Subscriber hersey gives pah,ic notice
thai he has hssa daily sppslnt-l ~ The iisesr.
shls Jui<e sf Pr,shats Cor the tsanty ~ Oxford.
ami assumed the tru-t Of Alministrstor % ths
estate ef
EIIIABETH ,. MORSE. hts % Albany.
In ssti County. dsssa-ssi. BY giving howl ss The
lsu iirxrt-. 10 th~wfsrv rrtae-ts al p<r~sns
ia.iessef o. tie estate ~ all aesss-ed "a nAke
imn.<~llxis paymsut. aaa ths-s uhs have any
demands thsrron ~ sxhieit the sane ~
Naxh a., led E>OCii ". WOODBURY..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

What u debt Of gratitude the world
owes to such men ~ Drs. Aver and
Jenner-thc latter for tho great discov-
cry Of vaccination, and the former for
hls Extract Of Sarsaparills-the best OF
blood purihers! who can estimate how
much thess discoveries hare bsns6tsd
ths racef
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

"Did you study mechanics when you
were In colleges" "No; but ! built .
house this summer and | studied them
there. They're queer lot"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
Chsau Glory.

Pursley-That mimic ball picked mp
on the battlefield Of Chickamauga-
Miss Cashley-And weren't you afraidt
"Oh. no. was perfectly calm and COOL
slow could you, with the battle roaring
In your earsf'
battle nothingi I was down there last
summer on q q excursion. "-Clsveland
Plain Dealer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

hted policy-To procure specta

short sighted policy-To procure specta
eleS
Small Observation-Disclosures pins
Badly rattled-The omnibus passenger.
Plenty Of push-The hand cart.
Two noted Ewes In history-Mother Eve
and Christmas eve
The health boari-A good table.
.Rouud about town"-The suburbs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
Ksy to the PuslleP.

No. a.-Riddle: A key.
No. N-Historical Numerical; Tanner
lane the Great.
No. S-IIidden Proverbs Never too Old
To learn"
No s7.-Charades: Carpet. Earring. In
nocent.
No. ss-Mi>sing Word; Msndicant.
No. sa.-Numerical Enigma: Piano.
No. oo.-The Cross or Double Brace; NJ
answer rcquird
No. 6l.-Buried Names: Vernon. Dora
Ada. Tom. Tim. Ethel. Bertha. Martha
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
STATE OF MAINE.

ONrORD, %.
Taken on execution and will he soil by public.
auction on the twenty second day Ut April, A. ID.
I'D at ten O'Clock In the forenoon at the store OF
John stanley 81. In Hiram. In saii County, all
In the County % Oxfori, hal on the twelfth
day Of December. A. ID. Ice. when the same
was attached on the original writ. % re'ieem
the following described mortxaxei real estate,
situated In Hiram. In sail county. 90 Wit; 4
certain lot Of lanl In Hiram. afore.aii, situated
On both siie. Of roai leaiing by the house OF
lame. y. flye. AMI bounieI norherly by the
rad leading by the residence Of the late Dan.
tel q. SAWYER; ea.terly by lani Of Mar-hal l..
wai.worth: southerly by lani Of sait Jane.
frye, AMI westerly by land OF heirs OF saId
Daniel 4. sawyer.
March -. lss5. GEORGE q. SHIRLEY ,
Deputy sheriff.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
Complied With.

Look here. Mr.. Editor" exclaimed an
lrate caller. you referred to me yesterday
as reformed drunkard- You must take
Il back or I'll sue your paper for libel"
VERY well, sir" replied the editor. TN
retract the statement cheerfully. I'll say
you haven't reformed. "-Rochester jury
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

..Are YOU aware" said the man In the
rear. fiercely. '.that your umbrella IL polk
ing me In the eyer at Isn't my UNI
brella." replied the man In front with
equal flrmness; "it's borrowed one,
air."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

when you are troubled with dizziness.
your appetite all gone, aud you feel bad
generally, take u few doses Of DIR. Henry
Bakers Mandrake Bitters, and you will
lie surprised at the improvement Ia your
feelings. Every bottle warranted to
give s,tisfat.tiou
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

Ian dying for love Of you," ~ wrots;
.ilfs cannot b long endured"
And shs answered thu. In q neat footnsts.
- trust you are fully insured"
Atlanta Constituttsa.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

gipans Tsbules banixh pain
Iipans TzhulcA prolone life.
Ripars Tabules cure Indigestion.
Ripans Tabules cure the blueA
Ripans Tabalss gentle en<haEtiA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
A RufmlsA.

Mr.. Nuwife-So this IL cottage pudding.
shi
Mrs Nuwife tproudly>-Yea Can you
GUESS how it's mades
Mr.. Nuwife-well-er-l should thin Of
pressed bricks, dear.-Chicago Inter Oc q.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

When Baby vas sck, ws gave her csssoriA-
when abe vss . Child, shs crisd for cAstortA
whsn abe becsms Niss. shs chung 10 cAssoriA
WIN sAs hsA childr,a, shs gave thsu csssoriA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
Vests Liver Pills.

TIE OF Reliable EFnsiy for >tk IIea lsshs,
Hinousnss-, Liver Oeiapiiint, >auc stomach,
Dyspepsia AMI Constipation. Their universal
ale Tor a year. l. conclusive cyt!cnce II thsir
.rcat merit
a. " Gerry, Drugsi., AMI SOC AScut, south
Paris. Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
Il showed.

Hail. gep.ie spring. With pen In hand
The poet thus began his ode;
But spring obeyed not his command,
ltdidn't bail; II showed.
New York PresAL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

Corporal ito recruitp-l say. you lubber
you are not paying the slightest attention.
What IL your head for!
Recruit-To prevent my collar from slip
ping on.-Million.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

"well," asked the casual caller, "what
Il going ouy' "Hoop skirts, fear
answered the married man. And the
two strong men bowed their heads and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

Halls Hair Remover renders the hair
lustrous and silken, gives II an even
color, and enables women to put u NJ
In great variety of styles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
An m Ous Side.

"Do you think. Schmidt. that Jour anec
sion for f~ulein Il reciprocatedw
II really can't say. I'm loving her ct
present on credit. "-Lustige Blatter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
No. 6,.-Diamonda

l. a vowel . To be in debt. s. No,
asleep. 4. To lsngthen s. A vowel
l. \ cousonant ?. An exercise. s a
girls name T. A boys name. 5 A con
sOnant
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
Always ThsN

First Strsnger-lt seems to me have
seen Jour lace before.
Second Ssnngr-Quite hksH. That's
where oArfy it-ntBitA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
A.r.-.,,.., n...i..,..-

The rrason that womans fashions are changed
10 often. I'm given to think. you'll Ind
In the fact that Providence has Arranged
Her fashions 10 correspond with her mind.
New York Presk
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
An Ant Comparison.

"Miss Budd's heart 10 Ike volume In .
circulating library"
"IIow Is that,"
"Not to he kept longer than two weeks
-Washington News
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

-Oh. give me the wings Of dove abe sans
Al church 90 before me abe sat
On looking aruund 1t the others found
She wanted u 20 wear on her hat
-Eieetric spa<k.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
WIN ue shook Her.

He loved her. but tten Il was too much to stand.
For one thing he couldn't excuse err
In reading she came to the word ''connoi>seur."
And abruptly pronounced u "connoolsr."
-washington Star
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
Vests Cough Syrup

\ certain curc Tor Cou.Es. toll.. Asthma. Bron.
Chitis Cuusgmpti1n. IrUup, WhsoriTg Cough.
>arV Thpat snl an tisrt~ss ~ the lhUsat sal
Lung. Pleasant O. tlkF. mall siry ,usyuUtilu.
81, 0ll 80. size usW, ss-., 81 sl.'I. .iEr now.
81. >5iI ~ an p.l..i.ts
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

Customer lat bookstore)-.IIsve you
Modern Views OF Heaven" New Clerk
SILL don't know sir. Have you In.
luired at the photograph counter:"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

Said a noted man Of 60 years, "my
mother gave me Downs Elixir for
coughs and colds when I was q boy"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

The vertical Of five letters represents a
word meaning ''gamut." The horizontal
Of 1--WE. ITO brighten" The left slant OF
i've. Ito injure by hot liquid" The right
slant Of 1--we. "a long. narrow wrap"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

h isvs ysaS nrigAbue - yv1rsslf
u pass IL Wills comnAAdtnG
WAsa n aesvwd ~ ssigAbss ~
Upsa ~ esn y sea.1i.e
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

Ayers Hair vigor Il . most excellent
preparation for the hair. speak Of Il
from experience. Its use promotes the
growth Of new hair, and makes Il glossy
aud soft. The vigor Il . sure cure for
,laudruff.--J. W. Bowen, Editor Enquir-
er, Macarthur, Ohio.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

".All gold In the world could he stored
In room twenty.four feet square and
twenty-four feet deep" Fogg says he
xill agree TO furnish the room, II some
body will supply the gold filling.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
ry~sA hsN~s.Asl,.

IAN things come 10 him who waltz" but
III troubls b starvation y ons - theD.-
Cleveland Plain Dsalsg.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

steam locomotives, cars as well,
When run on me, as ] can prove
(Now note the paradox | tell,
Are stationary while they move.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
ALoxerss Charusie.

When you stole my first, ] lost my SEC
ond. and you are the only person to give
me my whole. Heart's-eas
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
No. 66-Charasle.
aNVs W ~"
TrRsr.

An action Of some kind am l:
\ brief walk may make me known;
Form. cast and shspe signify;
rm In q bend or winding shown
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
sECONp


A smooth. fat surface may mean;
Sometimes I'm entertainment, fare;
As an in cripticn am seen.
And memorandum book. though rare.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

Edith.-"why did you dismiss Mr..
Goodhearty' Blsnche.-"Oh, he got 80
he'd rather sit at home and hold my
hand than TO take me to the theatre"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

rss'. .ss Me-, y. ri ssi lie WAN ROcri. Wa
,hs sI,san,, NV. ssd pslAiiAi sssess"
portland and fremont e. ,,.,,
orr,ucrN PORTLAND AND eosIon.
,s.,,,s yr.ntlin wharf, Pouiasd. for Boston, as,i
".S.n,lns SUNDAY, % P.n., moss sn,oysoS -
en- or,abis link In tbsifj osrusy. -
a.tsrn spplianes Of coofon and luxury;
Thrcueh ,ieksu ALLOW rstss - ssd W NJ
railway stations. Att
Returning. leave India Wharf. Boston. 'ahy
except Sundays, at IN.
Portland, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
What IL MA.

.Now," said the editor, II want you &c
write up Chicago's magnihcence ~ - pork
center"
lsee." replied the reporter. % pen pic
-washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

The name Of one Of the objects In the
above picture can be formed with the ini.
tiai and final letters of the name Of that OBJ
jet and the initials Of the otherA Which
Ia itt
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
Our Folding he'd.

Our Folding bed.
Jedediah simpkins
Was q merry little sprite;
They Lost hin In the morning.
And he wasn't found till night.
And when at last they Jaw him
ndignantly he said.
swho was Il pulled the trigger
OF our patent folding bedy"
-washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

TIiE sab-srtisr hsrehy sivs- Pabac net,ce
thai ~ hs- bScn duly appsslntssi BY The Hon
Jufgc ~ PROBATE foY The Oeunty % oxferi snt
assams-i ths trust % Administrator II the estate
ALDEN o.. RURGEss. lac % Psru.
In -aft County. decss-<i. by giving hcast ne The
kw slirsct.. ~ thsrefoFe rs,lae-t- al psr>sn-
insiebtet o. The estate u saii teses-et - make
imme-iists psyr.sni. sai th,s.e whs have any DO
man.l- thsrsn o. sxhlbit The sans 3.
March 81. ls0- HOLLIS rtgNkR-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
HONRNAKHRE COLUMN.

g TO-. TITO sc: ~;
.coIrsu. oxford DssssrsI fads, nalss-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
HONEST.

- suppose you are couvalescent nowy'
"No. thank you, have been, but l'm
better now"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
Regard For Appearances.

Regard For Appearances
First Boy-who cut y'r hair-y'r mother
Second Boy-Naw. Yeh don't think I'd
let me mother cut me hair, do yehi Shed
butcher Il.
"who did,
.Cut IL meself.n-Good News
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

OXFORD. sat- Coar % rrOhste he'll n
Paris. within and Cor the County Of oxford. on
The thirl TUESDAY Of Msrch, a. ID. isss.
Luther n. Maxim. nSmet Executor In a
ccrtaia Instrument purfortlnxts ee TIE lAst VIII
AMI Testament % GkORGE W. MAXIM.
ais of Parts In sahi Coanty, deceAsesi. having
pre-aiet the same Cor Probate
oEnERFp. That the ssil Luther ~.
MaNiR give notice % all per-ons inter
bs paLe shei thres weeks saocsssisely In
the Oxfo-t nemccrst printei st Paris. that
they nay APPEAR "a q frohsie Count % he he'll .,
Paris In all County. On the tkirt Tuesday of
show cause N any they have. Why The sAisi
Instrument shsah nos be proved. approyet AMI
slow~i ~ the k-t win and Testament of sAti
asces-s-i, AMI thai Luther n. Maxim he
ap,-,inteSi ENecutsr.
GEoRGE A. WILSON. Judge.
A true ecpy-Atse-s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
q. q. Ha'sdsid.

q. =. wakedsli. 81 Jay. Naive, makes The
following r.maTkable .ta'smsnti Last SEP
tsmber received partial suns'rok-, aiishi'
Ell by IN. usual diiiin-s. aud vomiting.
Couli not walk withoui support, and .'.n lh.h
with great rain. ia Oci0bsr q I'alniaI taneh
appeared Gu my leg. sore Was lancrd' ahi
dt.shsrg,,i freely. Could pat my niger, lhio
the ulc.r. % the depth of one lnei'. r.hi
part u my leg va. honsycomted. twenty
ulcer. APPEARED On either side Of leg = souae as
big a. silver half dollars. Everything indi'
eslsd q n -, sore. was treated In . Nalhe
Hospital without relief. NJ this time ampgia-
tion looked probable. leg Ma. iaaeh swollen.
iI.i 60 k.sp IL baniage,'. .. the sscr.iion'
which oa,eA cat esa.ei new SORES ] have
taken little NOR. than two bottle. o' Kings
sarsapariilA. Tie ulcers are healed: NY
leg 4. .,rong; NV appetite I. goot; and bodily
health /. thoroughly Improved. know J owe
my recovery entirely to kins's sarsapariiia'
Tho Monarch OF Health!
AMI win gladly recommend II to all who suffer
L..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

rheumatism IL quickly cured by using
Arnica K Oil I.iniment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
And This Il Spring.

And This IL Spring.
Yes, We grumbled when Il froze,
And our ears we wrapped In plush.
And our feet We could not Keep,
And we grumble now because
As the weather warmer grows
And Il thaws and thaws and thawA
We must wade around In slush
Sir OF seven inches deep.
-KAnsas City Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11
STATE Or MAINE.

January .. A. ID Iss. $50
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

COUNTY OF OXFORD, -.
| Boari ~ County commissioners. Decemb<r .e.-
sion. ls2!. he'll By aUOgrnmeni MAvh A'i'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-11

.:s H. &. IN S; a.: s:I I;a s ss ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-05

gering the efficiency OF the army. The
Empires Interest requires. especially in
view OF the end OF the Septennate next
spring. that the bill be passed with the
Ut most dispatch so that the new recruit
calls may be made in the autumn on the
new basis. Delay would influence most
untavorably our strength for more than
twenty years.
win view to enabling you 10 dedi-
cate undivided attention to the discussion
OF the Dill the Government will not I'm
the meantime Introduce any other meas
ures.
Il and my high confederates remain
convinced that the means for the new
organization can be procured. without
oyerburdening the country. on the basis
OF the financial bin introduced in the
Reichstag last autumn. At the opening
OF the winter session a bill will be pre-
sehted' directed TO obtaining means ac-
cording to the capability Of taxpayers
untn then the increased cost will be COW
cred by the federated States through ma
circulation payments
gentlemen, with great sacrifices. Ger
many has been united In one Empire.
The nation honors most those who staked
their blood and property on this work
when led the fatherland to prosperity.
10 Sdie SuaTu the glorious achievements
which God has blessed us IN our battle
for independence. Is our most sacred
duty. This duty we can only fulfill II
we make ourselves strong enough to
remain surety for Europe's peace.
Il trust you will not fail to give me
and my confederates your patriotic sacri-
fees and willing support in striving for
these aims"
The Emperor's reference 10 the duty
or the members Of the Reichstag 10 pre-
serve and guard that which the nation
has won was greeted with hearty cheers.
When the Emperor had concluded his
written speech. loud and prolonged APP
plause greeted him. He stood waiting for
quiet to be restored. and when he could
be heard he added a few improvised re-
marks, saying
Now. then, 60 The good God looks
upon you. and will lend you his blessing
10 complete this honest work for the
benefit Of the fatherland. Amen"
The Bavarian Minister called for three
cheers for the Emperor. and they were
given with a hearty good will.
The members OF the Social Democratic
and Radical Peoples parties, and some
OF the Anti-Semites were not present at
the ceremony Of opening the Reichstag
Most Of the members Of the Centre or
Catholic party were present, and there
was a full attendance Of the Govern
ment groups.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-05
OPENING OF THE REICHSTA0.
A Modified Army Bill WIN be Introduced
nnsa


BERLIN. July 4.-The Reichstag was
opened to-day by Emperor William IN
prison at noon, The Castle Guards
marched into the White saloon, when
occupies the southeastern corner OF the
Royal Palace. and took positions about
the dais from which His Majesty was
10 read his speech opening the session
Following the guards came the members
Of the Bundesrath, representatives, Of the
individual States composing the German
Empire After them came the Minister
OF State and members OF the Reichstag.
When all had taken the positions as
signed 10 them tho Prince Of Pless,
grand marshal Of the court. announced
the approach of the Emperor by knocking
upon the floor with his staff Of office.
The Emperor. attired I'm full military
uniform, entered the saloon and pro-
ceeded directly 10 the dais. which was
erected 10 the right OF the press gal
lery. Bowling low, Chancellor Won Caprivi
handed the manuscript Of the imperial
speech 10 the Emperor. Holding himself
erect, His Majesty read the speech in a
firm, clear voice
The Emperor said: "Honored gentlemen:
Since YOU have been called in common
70 work FOR the Federal Government, l
desire 10 welcome you upon entering on
your deliberations. A bill concerning the
peace footing of the army. which was
submitted TO the former Reichstag. 10
my regret did not find approval. II was
the unanimous conviction. shared by all
my high cOnfederatcs that the Empire
no longer could afford 10 renounce the
development OF the army system. neces-
sary 10 guarantee the future safety OF
the Empire. In the face Of the develop
ment OF military institutions. the rejec
ton Of the army bill was bound 10 lead
TO the resolution 10 dissolve the Reich
stag and order new elections
"Since the first introduction 81 the bill
The political situation In Europe has ex-
perienced 10 change. The relations or
the Empire with other powers are thor
ougly friendly and free from all clouds
The proportion OF Germanys organized
military strength has, however, changed
for the worse during the past year, when
compared with that OF our neighbors.
II already Germany's geographical posi-
ton and historical development lay upon
us the duty 10 maintain relatively
strong army, then a further Increase In
the military strength OF the Empire be-
comes a forcible necessity TO satisfy the
duties laid upon me by the constitution.
consider that all the means AT our diS-
posal must be utilized in order TO estab-
fish an effective defence OF the Father
land
You will receive Immediately a new
bill regarding the peace footing OF the
army, in which there will be taken into
account as far as possible certain de-
sires expressed during the discussion OF
the late bill. Consequently. diminishing
demands are made upon the personal ca
pactties and tax-bearfng power OF the
people a. far % possible without sndan-