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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-31
A REED THAT NEITHER BENDS NOR
BREAKS

6hE6h0.
lKennebec Journal
Mr.. Reeds course In this campaign
will relieve him Of any criticism In this
respect. He has attended strictly and
impartislly 10 his duties as Speaker OF 4
Republican House amid most trying cir
cumstances. He has guided the affairs
OF the house In "A manner that commands
the admiration of all parties, without
fear and without favor. The good name
OF the Republican party and the success
OF It's Presidential nominee, whoever he
may be, have rested safely under his
mastery leadership. Indeed his record
since last December, were all his bril-
liant achievements In the past lost sight
Of, affords ample evidence, not only Of
his eligibility 10 the Presidency. but his
superior qualifications for II. His repu
tstion rests upon no fortuitous circum.
stance he is a peer among men, he i u
typical Republican among Republicans,
he Is the candidate above other can3i-
dates for the Republican party to NOM
mate.
Washington Letter.
Mr.. Reed certainly Is man OF cour-
age. La the jlst congress he cleared the
capitol corridors Of peanut vendors and
memento peddlers, job which all were
convinced should be done, but no one
dared TO do. And now he's been and
gone and wiped out another nuisance.
During the two preceding terms Of con-
gress newspaper men, visitors. etc, were
admitted To the House lobby, from which
access 10 the door of the House Itself
was easy. The result was that during
the sessions Of the House the floor was
invaded bv newspaper reporters. mes
seugers. visitors, etc, To such a manner
that IL became colossal nuisance. Mr..
Reed thought that $50 members and del
egates, with necessary clerks and pages,
making total Of about 400 people, were
about all that one man could keep In
order so that business could be transact
Ell, and so he instructed the doorkeepers
To enforce the rules TO the letter. As a
result n small army Of those who had
been frequenting the floor without any
right thereto were kept out Of the hal
lowed precincts. Ii Is this sort OF
thing that requires courage-especi, lily
so when the one who thus has the law
enforced Il presidential candidate and
many Of those who are thus deprived OF
fancied rights are newspaper men. But
Mr.. Reed Is largely constituted Of that
kind of stuff that bellies his name.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-31
INDIAN GAMES FOR SALE

ThrIc Double Laced Indian Game pallets and
one II kercl for sale. Thcse bird. were hatcher
In Jul and are COOL ones. All three OF the
pulletI are laying. | have two strains and wish
~ lie bose OF one OF them.
Cjn on or address
JARVIS VI. TIIAlER,
Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-31

A board of trade has been organized
ut Msehias.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-31
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

J.HAsTISGs BEAN, REGISTER.
BETHEL.
A. p. Bean TO G. P. Bean, 400
L. Knowlton to Augustus Knowlton,
BuCKfIELp.
Merritt Parsons ct al to c. +. Foster, 30
Celinda l.. Mayhem 10 Harry Dudley, ~
BYRON.
Virgil ID. Kimball to c. r. Millken,
C. G. Lowell to Frank Richardson. 600
GREENWOOD.
+. l.. Tsbbets ct al to Reuben ID. Rand,
Same to same,
A.'P. Hanson to Kiitie r. Libby, l
MASON.
John NJ. Philbrook ct al TO A. S. Bean, 800
NORWAY.
Ellen =. Pottle ct ais to Mary K. French, q
Geo w Hobbs ct ais To Barbara E. Boswell. 600
n. l.. Horne to W. w. Gordon, loo
Joseph G. Rowe TO T. II. sawin, 2.lco
PARIS.
Lucia NJ. Libby to II. w. Fuller, 800
Benz. 8. Doe to Abbie +. Lowe,
PERU.
Noah Hall to Gertrude Hall, 200
Z. c. Knox to Lizzie T. Knox, 2,OD
RUNFORD.
N. G. Shaw to L. NJ. Powers, 100
UPTON.
A. X Frost to Charles Chase, $50
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-31
sion REWARD 500.

ThJreaders OF this paper will be pleased 10
learn that there Il nj least one dreaded disease
that lclenee has been able 10 cure In all lis
staged and that IL Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure j. the only positive cure known 20 the med.
Zeal Lhternty. Catarrh being a constitutional
dIseate. requires constitutional treatment.
Halrj Caiarrh Cure IL taken internally acting
dirccty upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the s'!sieui. thereby destroying the foundation
Of thddlsease. and giving the patient strength
by hlilding up the constitution and assisting
natnrk In doing it, work. The proprietors have
80 midi faith In It's curative powers, that they
offer ,,ne Hundred Dollars for any case that IL
fails A. cure. send for list OF testimonials.
Address y. j. CHENEY 4 CO, Toledo, o.
ss-Sl by Druggists. &c
Ic.I In good thing Ia keep In the house. that
Adanlson's botanic Cough Bslsam. IL stops
that dry. tickling feeling often experienced In
the nikht and always cures the cough or cold.
loo atd Sc. per bottle.
TrJ can Of Hopkins steamed Hominy
(liultl Corn. IL Il delicious. Full gt., loo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-31
BORN.

Trj can OF Hopkins steamed Hominy
lIulti Corn. II Il delicious. Full gt., loo.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
WHEELING, W. VA WEDNESDAY JULY Is, 1896

vert English capital to the United
States"
Being questioned on the subject of
the johannesburg raid, Mr.. Hammond
said: Il shall not testify at the trial Of
DR.. Jameson unless Jameson should
make the statement that it was the
wish o. the people or johannesburg that
he should come 10 rescue them. We Of
The reform committee repeatedly told
DR.. Jameson not to make the expert
meGt, as the reform committee move
meIt did not want him. But I must
decline TO discuss the political situation
in South Africa
Il desire, however, 10 thanh .NS
friends in the United States ,SN :
kindness during the period on
ment. 7 have had ,etters cf 81 ..chy
from all parts Of that country. rclU1-
ing many from persons who were not
personally known TO ne
Mr.. Hammo1i says that his health
has been fully restored by the sea voy-
age from Cape Town TO London.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
CORNELIUS VANDERBILT
Reported to Have Been Stricken With
Paralysis-Family Called TO His Bedside.

Reported to Have Been Stricken With
Paralysis-Famiiy Called TO His Bedside.
New York, July 15.-The World this
morning says: Cornelius Vanderbilt. sr.,
came to town from Newport on Monday
to see his son and to take him back TO
Newport, If his condition permitted.
He found ais son convalescent. but
suddenly became very i'll himself Mes
sengers were sent TO Doctors Draper,
Delafield and McLane, who at once went
to the house.
Mr. Vanderbilts condition became
worse yesterday. Early in the evening
passers by the Vanderbilt mansion were
surprised to see parts OF Fifth avenue
and Fifty-seyenth street strewn with
tan bark.
Every one in the house was reticent
as to the nature OF Mr.. Vanderbilt b i'll
ness, though ii is believed TO be light
attack of paralysis, caused by the worry
over his sons proposed marriage TO Miss
Wilson.
At first 10 one would admit that Mr..
Vanderbilt was III. but when the tanbark
was spread around the house they reluc-
that Cornelius Vanderbilt. Jr. did not go
out at all, but remained with his father
Mrs. Vanderbilt and her daughter are at
The Breakers. but are expected In town to-
day.
It was feared that his sons decision to
marry with or without his consent has
worried Mr.. Vanderbilt so much that it
brought on the,paralytic stroke.
Young Mr.. Vanderbilt drove in Central
Park with Miss Wilson on Monday for the
first time since the attack OF lnfammatory
rheumatism compelled him to put off his
marriage
Though still very weak he is able to be
about the house and will be with his IA
ther till he is out Of danger.
The marriage. which 1t was expected
would take place this week. will be post
poned TIL his fathers health Is restored.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
DISGUsTED BY BALFOuR.

London. July 14-The political stu
alton has been only partially relieved
by the yielding OF Mr.. Gerald Balfour.
chief secretary for ireland, to the pres
sure directed by Mr.. T. W. W. Russell,
member of Parliament for the South
Division of Tyrone. and Mr.. Joseph
Chamberlain, colonial secretary, for
modification OF the amendments to the
Irish land bill There is a continuance
to-day of the demands of Mr.. Russell
and others for further notifications OF
the measure, while the press and peo-
pie generally are giving expression TO
sentiments of extreme disgust at the
feebleness displayed by the govern
ment. Many Conservatives admit that
were il not for the hopeless divisions
that exist between the Liberals and
Radicals. the government would be in
a serious plight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
SOUTH DAKOTA POPULISTS.
Convention In Session at Huron-Senator
Pittigrew Joins the Party.

Huron, S. D., July 1.-THE Populist
State Convention met here to-day. The
boiling silver Republicans met last night
with their friends and recommended
that the PopulisIs indorse Bryan for
President. Committees were appointed
10 confer with like committees from
the Pcpuiists onvention. To-day's con-
vention was delayed by the committees
and during the intervals heard speeches
from U. s. Senators Pettigrew and Kyle
and others.
Senator Pettigrew announced that he
is now a Populist and was received by
the convention with uproarious ap-
plause. He is here to have plank in
serted in the platform favoring more
stringent railroad legislation, the free
and unlimited coinage OF silver and to
organize free silver party TO elect dele
gates to the National Convention at 81.
Louis The silver party is tempting the
Populists TO grant them liberal repre-
sentation on the State ticket The con-
ference will be in session tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
Special to the Register.

OpCC4AA ~ TIE IktSlStNl
Washington. d. c., July 14.-West
Virginians in Washington are enthus-
iastc over the results OF the Chicago
convention. They remember the great
fight made by William Jennings Bryan,
of Nebraska. in behalf Of the Wilson
bill. and to make good the tariff plank
Of the Chicago platform OF 1892.
There are here men from West Vir-
ginia who are no small figures in local
politics. and with very few exceptions
they are highly elated at the nomina-
ton of Bryan, and a little disappointed
at the defeat of Hon. John r. Mclean,
of Ohio, but they console themselves
that he will be no small figure in win
ming the great victory that the Democ-
Tacy must achieve this year, and that
his practical business knowledge will
fit him to take the head of one Of the
great business departments as cab
met officer, and the Pos. office Depart
ment is the one for which he is espec-
tally suited, and we hope TO see him
made Postmaster General.
Bryan made great fight in the last
Congress in which he served TO carry
out the tariff ideas of President Cleve-
land. and was the greatest support Hon.
w. L. Wilson had as chairman of the
Ways and Means Committee, and
therefore places these two distinguish
ed gentlemen in very close relation
with him. They differ, it is true, on
the financial question, but much de-
pends on the construction placed upon
the expression sound currency
When you analyze the Chicago plat
form, no Democrat, unless he is in
favor of a single gold standard, can re-
fuse to endorse il. II favors the free
and unlimited coinage OF both gold and
silver. The platform of 1892 favored
both gold and silver.
The contrast in which the news OF
! the nomination OF Bryan with that OF
| Mckinley was received in this city was
marked. McKiniey's nomination Gre
/ aced no enthusiasm, While that OF
! Bryan was received with rounds Of ap-
/ pEause. Thousands of people stood on
the streets watching the proceedings at
! Chicago at the reflected bulletins at The
various newspaper Offices, with the
greatest interest, and the news was
/ greeted by cheers from the people.
| England favOrs a single gold stand
ard in this country. and favors the cleo
ton Of Mckinley, but British gold will
no longer control the franchise OF the
American people. We declared our in
dependence in 1916 from British op-
preston, and are able 20 maintain it
in 1896.
West Virginia will record her cleo
toral vote for Bryan and Sewall, and
the State ticket and without fear OF
British gold.
Democrats should think more than
once before they allow themselves to
be lead into tie Republican party,
against the people and away from the
old land marks.
This is the peoples fight. They have
spoken at Chicago, and every true
/ Democrat will fall into line and re-
spect the will of the majority.
REX.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
OIL PRODUCTION.
Statistics OF the Output of 1895, Compiled
hN the United Stntes GnNernmrnf.

Statistics OF the Output of 1895, Compiled
10y the United states Government.
Washington. July 1.-THE total pro
duction eli crude petroleum in the Unit
ed States in 1895 was 52.9SS, ,526 barrels
valued at S57 .69l. pa against 49.344.51
barrels in the previous year valued 3.
S35. 522.O95 These statistics are COM
piled for the geological survey by ex-
pert Joseph d. Weeks. All imp6rtGn.
producing districts shared in phe in
crease except WeS, Virginia and New
York. which showed Slight decreases.
Since The beginning OF operations in
Tiiusviue. Pa. in 1859. the enormous
total of 709. 713, 4O9 barrels Of crude pc
troleum have been produced in the
country. Of which 516.6j7. .260 barrels
represent the produce Of the Pennsyl-
varia and New York oil fields.
The stock in the Appalachian oil field
AT the close of last year were 5.344.7S4
barrels. a decrease from 6.499.SS0. the
stock CT hand at the close Of the preced-
ing year. The features Of the year were
the stock decrease. the increase OF pro
duction in Ohio Indiana and California.
rise In prices and extension SOuchwaId
Of the profitable producing districts in
the Appalachian range.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
CHINA WAKING UP.
Young Men 20 lie Sent To America to Be
Educated.

Young Men 20 BE Sent to America to Be
Educated.
New Orleans, La, July 14.-There ar.
rived in this city yesterday over the
Southern Pacific railroad thirty Chi
nese boys in charge Of Rev. Hue Kin,
a Presbyterian minister. who has charge
of mission in NV York, where they
go to be placed at school and after re-
csiving a preliminary education viii
enter college. They are sons Of prom
inert and wealthy residents of Canton,
Hong Kong, and other large cities Of
China.
Mr.. Kin stated that since the war
with Japan the people OF China have be-
come mere and more alive OF their de-
ficiancies and are anxious 70 place them
selves more in touch wish modern ms5h-
ods. II was with this idea in view
that the boys were sent TO America TO
obtain an education. Mr.. Kin added:
The government officials had long con-
ferences with me regarding the send
ing of a large number Of children to
this country to receive an education.
The government viii In all probability
spend millions Of dollars 20 have her
Young sons learn the language and all
the arts and sciences of the American
people"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
wORKINGMEN WANT BRYAN,

And Gold Bugs Concede His Election-The
Ticket we'll Received About Fairmont
Special to the Register.
Fairmont, w Va, July 1.-THE peo-
ple of this place are well pleased with
the Democratic nominees and will give
than their individual support next No
vember. Many Republicans who favor
the gold standard say Bryan will no
doubt be a winner. Last night prom
met coal man said: Il am in favor Of
the gold standard, but there is no doubt
that the free silver champion will be
Cur next President. The working men
are like cattle who have stampeded.
Nothing can stop them. They will not
be satisfied till they see the Boy Ora
tor in the presidential chair
The vote at the primary election
shows an increased number OF Demo-
Gratis and many laborers are openly de-
claring their allegiance TO William
Jennings Bryan and free silver.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
THE SITUATION IN CRETE.

London. July 14.-Dispatches from
Canea, Island of Crete. dated July 12,
report that all of the Christian and
Mussulman members of the assembly
have arrived there. The resolution
demanding modification of the Halepa
convention will be submitted by the
Christians for the consideration of the
assembly without delay The Mussul-
mans are opposed. during the progress
of negotiations. 10 permitting the in
surgeucs TO remain armed II is be-
lieved that if the Porte refuses to make
the concessions demanded hostilities
will be resumed. The Turks are arm
ing the n i've MuSSulmans.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
LIVED IN MASON COUNTY.
The Father of the Democratic Candidate
for President, Formerly Lived in Mason

PIT. Pleasant Register.
Il is claimed that the father Of Hon.
VIM. J. Bryan, the Democratic candi-
date for President, at one time resided
in this county, on tie farm now owned
by Mr.. VIM. Miller. and situated near
ly opposite Gallipolis, and that his
grandfather and grandmother are both
buried in this county. There are num-
erous families of Bryans in this coun-
ty, and in Gallia county, Ohio, who are
blood relatives of candidate Bryan. Mr..
]. w. Bryan, engaged in the harness
business in this place, Will Bryan, of
the firm of Bryan & Young, grocers,
and Mr.. Nat. l.. Bryan. one of the pro-
prietors of the Phoenix Hotel, are
cousins of Hon. VIM. j. Bryan, the
Democratic candidate for President.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
THE HIBERNIANS.
The National Convention in Session at
Detroit. Mich.

The National Convention in Session at
Detroit. Mich.
Detroit. Mich, July 14.-Bisbop
Foley. national chaplain of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians, celebrated pom
tifcal high mass in the Cathedral to-
day and preached sermon appropriate
TO the annual assemblage of the Order.
President p. ]. O'Colnor. of Savan-
nnh. Ca. called the convention to order
this afternoon at the Catholic Club. A
ladies auxiliary convention is in pro-
gress in the Cowie building A num-
Der of important questions are to be
discussed, including several amend
ments TO the constitution. The sick
ness and death benefits of the Order
amount to S1.5O00O0 annually. Boston,
Washington and Saratoga are rival
candidates for the next convention.
and a lively contest is anticipated An
elaborate banquet was given this even
ing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
EFFECTIVE.

TON. a word with you"
"Ee quick. then: I'm in hurry
What did you give your sick horse
t'other day?"
"A pint of turpentine.
John hurries home ard administers
the same dose 10 a fayOrite charger.
which. strange to say, dies in ha,f an
hour. His opinion Of Toms veterinary
ability is somewhat staggered. He
meets him the next day
"WeH. Tom, I gave my horse pint OF
tuhntntins ard It killed HIM"
$50 il did mine. .'-Tid-Bits
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
WOMEN BURNED TO DEATH.

Baltimore. July 14.-,Mrs. Thomas
Wolford. aged 64. and her sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Slomaker, aged So. were burn
ed to death by the explosion of a coal
oil lamp last night at their home, 1910
Riverside avenue, this city. The wo-
men we're ascending the steps leading
70 their bed room on the second ficcr,
oue Of them carrying the lamp. whisr
it exploded. throwing the burning oil
all over them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
NOT GOING BACK.
.,-ys Hammond Has Had Experiences
Enough in South Africa

iys Hammond Has Had Experiences
Enough in south Africa.
---n July it-JOhn Hays Ham
The American mining engineer
e connection with the Johannes
reform committee brought upon
sentence of death, bur who was
aec by President Kruger. is in the
ana has been interviewed BY 4
-.... iFef correspondent Mr. Ham
-- says that he viii not return 10
-assourg. 1t is his present inten-
40 smain in London for about six
-> and thec 20 visit America with
VIE lie viii return to England
-e in London TO take charge NJ
4. SOFA fields oOmpany's business 7
49,. J,y.' said MT. Hammond. TO di-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
BULUWAYO THREATENED.
Rebel Natives Concentrating and Con
strfctinn. Enrts

Rebel Natives Concentrating and Con
structins Forts.
Buluwayo, July 14-News of the ut
most gravity have reached this place
from the Mangwe and Tat districts
II is to the effect that a rebel impi has
taken up position on the Tati road
ABOUT twenty-five miles southwest OF
Buluwayo. Fako. one Of the most
noted Of the native chiefs. has Joined
the rebels with endorsements. and or
oered the construction of forts on the
Tau road.
The Makalakas are already in great
force in the northwestern part of the
Tati concession. Fighting is expected
10 take place Immediately.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
. RAN INTO A MUD sCow.

NEW YORK. July 14-The Mallory lire
s+a,roshlp Colorado capt. a. c. Burrows,
inwar5 bound from Brunswick. Ga. while
nrccse5ing up the main channel in the
io1sr bay to-day. struck mud scow in
,,,r Of tug bound out ard damaged the
steamers bow. Capt. Burrows found lis
,,ssszl was making water rapidly and at
,,ca hsached her on the west bank inside
nnov :. in twenty-cre feet Of water. AL
he messengers, twenty-three in numbsr,
we're brought TO town in tug.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
IN THE U. s. COURT.
Several Important Cases Under Considera-
ton at Parkersburg Yesterday.

Special 10 the Register.
Parkersburg. W. Va, July 14.-At U.
S. Court to-day, a decree was entered in
the case of the Baltimore & Ohio r. r.
Co. vs. the West Virginia Transportation
Co.. directing the removal of the leases
OF the West Virginia Oil Co. and the
Bradisn Co., and requiring the trustee,
C. d. Merrick, to turn over 500 barrels
of oil to the West Virginia Go. in dis
charge of its claim for oil against the
West Virginia Transportation Co.
Baltimore & Ohio X. r. Co. VS.. the
West Virginia Transportation Co.;
leases renewed for ten years.
Henry S. Gratz VS.. the Volcano Oil and
Coal Co.; report OF the sale of the prop
erty Of SIS, $50 by Lewis c.. Gratz, special
receiver filed and for a period OF thirty
days from date Of sale, July f3, the ques-
tions arising on confirmation OF the sale
were continued.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
low A SILVER MEN.

Held Big Union Meeting at Des Mo'nes.
All Parties Reprcsented-Will Seek tu-
on with Democrats.
Des Moines. Iowa, July 1.-THE free
silver men held a union meeting to-day.
There were about $50 delegates in at
tendance besides many visitors. 5. II.
Bashcr. of Waterloo presided, and
Herbert Farrall, Of Iowa City, acted as
secretary. The meeting was made up
of men of all parties. 1t was decided
10 make a vigorous State campaign
and to put a Congressional candidate in
the field in each district. An attempt
will be made TO fuse with the Demo-
crats. A delegation to the st. Louis
convention next week was selected,
headed by c. c. Cole, OF Des Moines,
and S. H. Bashor, OF Waterloo. To-
night a mass meeting was held and
largely attended out OF doors.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
MORE TROOPS ORDERED OUT.

Salonica. July 14.-Twenty ba,tal-
ions Of redjfs have been called cut
and ordered to join the Third army
corps. Six battalions. it is stated, Will
proceed at once to the Greek frontier,
and the remainder OF the levy will be
distributed along the Macedonian from
tier. The redifs in the other provinces
of Turkey have been ordered to be in
readiness for mobilization.