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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
tyr Ioke ON HIM.

1.-THE Gay Parisiansr are a merry lot
OF the stage "a well AZ on. All smokers
at one time or another have met the man
who sells cigars at ruinous rate Of dis
count. This iusidious individual speaks
English with great difficulty, but usually
manages to convey the impression that
the cigars have been struggled.
Charles b. Wells, who assumes the
role Of Paillard In 1.-The Gay Parisians,"
at the Boston Museum, last week met
one of these vendors. This one In
sisted that his cigars were struggled and
pointed triumphantly to the unbroken
stamps on the boxes. The natural infer
ence, therefore, was that the cigars were
stolen.
The foreigner opened box, and In the
deft manner peculiar to his class, thrust
the only good cigar In the box on Mr..
Wells, aud the actor found II to his lik-
ing, and promptly recommended the
brand. The salesman promptly wanted
TO know who would buy and disposed OF
one box for 81. Next he allowed two
boxes to 20 for 81, and followed this up
by selling three boxes for SO. With just
one box left he offered IL to MIR. Wells,
who had not yet made purchase, for
81. The actor became more and more
satisfied with the cigar given him the
longer n smoked 1t, and offered sl.,5,
which was promptly accepted.
That night when he tried another he
suffered from great dryness Of the
threat. Before purchasing he had brok-
en- open one OF the cigars, AS he prides
himself M being able TO judge OF y cigar
from its filling. There was the leaf run
ming the full length OF the cigar, and this
made him sure the brand was all right.
The dryness OF his throat caused him 10
break open another. There was the
leaf all right, but more careful examin-
alton showed that under the wrapper
there was not tobacco but colored paper,
saturated with some nuid which kept
IL from bursting into flame. He conclud-
ed that the best way Ia get even was to
present the box 10 Louis Hendricks. who
Is also one of "rhe Gay Parisians," aud
appears as the positive police captain.
Wells explained that he had concluded Ia
stop smoking, as IL injured his throat.
He had been given box OF splendid
cigars, and wished TO give them away 10
avoid the temptation To smoke them.
Hendricks knew there was some ul-
terror motive for the present and
turned the box over 10 the property man.
IA consequence Wells, instead OF work
ing of the paper cigars on his friend, has
FOR the past week been smoking three nj
every performance Whenever he lighted
one puzzled expression came over his
face, but not until the last one had been
smoked did he learn the way 10 which
Hendricks had enjoyed the cigars given
him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
he CAUGHT At A STRAW.
And Found a Bulwark OF
Strength and Safety.

c. B. Downs, Of the freight depart
ment Of the Boston * Maine Railroad
al Portsmouth, knows what il Is 20
suffer from hunger With food within
reach, which he could eat, but not
digest. He lives Al 50 Daniel Street.
and tells his experience in the follow
ing words
When | was Il years old began 20
be troubled with indigestion, which
as grew up became worse instead OF
better, until found it hard 70 keep
any food on my stomach. Everything
! ate caused me pain and distress, but
l did not look ike a dysPeptic and SO
did not get much sympathy.
tried as many as a dozen different
things. but they al failed to cure me,
and Ike a drowning man was ready
to catch al any straw offering the
least hope OF rescue. Then l tried
Puritana and was not only relieved by
il from the pain, but in a short time
completely cured Of my indigestion
1 could eat SaUSages without their
hurting me, and l found that Puri-
tana had given me a new stomach
that would digest any food. believe
that was the first person in
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09

REMEDIAL VALUE OF FOODS.
There will come time, says recent
writer, when no medicine will be admin
istered, except In acute and sudden at
tacks. Disease viii be cured by foods.
The intelligent housemother Is testing
the value Of this assertion In her daily
ordering of the meals for her household,
for her lately acquired knowledge OF
dittetics has put her on the way to such
enlightenment.
Celery Is valuable as food for those
suffering from any form Of rheumatism,
for diseases Of the nerves, and nervous
dyspepsia.
Lettuce is useful to those suffering
from insomnia.
Watercress Is remedy for scurvy.
Peanuts for Indigestion; they are es-
pecially recommended for corpulent dia-
betes. Peanuts are made into whole
some nutritious soup, are Drowned and
used AS coffee, are eaten as relish. sim
ply baked, or are prepared aud served as
sailed almonds.
Onions are almost the best Dervine
known. No medicine Is so useful In
cases Of nervous prostration, and there
lieve and tone up WORKOUT system.
Onions are useful in all cases Of coughs,
colds and influenza. Eaten every other
day, they soon have clearing and
whitening effect on the complexion.
Asparagus is used TO induce perspira-
ton.
Carrots for sufferers from asthma.
Eggs contain large amount Of nutri-
ment in compact, quickly available
form. Eggs, especially the yolks Of
eggs, are useful In iaundice. Beaten up
raw with sugar are used to clear and
strengthen the voice. With sugar aud
lemon juice the beaten white OF eggs Is
used 10 relieve hoarseness.
Fresh. ripe fruits are excellent for
purifying the blood and toning up the
system. As specific remedies oranges
are aperient. Sour oranges are highly
recommended for rheumatism.
Lemons for feverish thirst in sickness,
for biliousness. low fevers, rheumatism,
colds, coughs, liver complaint, etc.
Tomatoes are powerful apericpt for
the liver, sovereign remedy for dys-
pepsia and Indigestion.
Figs are aperient and wholesome.
Apples are useful IN nervous dyspep-
STA; they are nutritious, medicinal aud
yitalizing; they aid digestion, clear the
voice. correct the acidity OF the stomach,
are valuable In rheumatism, insomnia
and liver troubles. An apple contains as
much nutriment AS a potato In pleas
anter and more Wholesome form.
Grapes dilute thick blood. send the
1 h.s an a.
structions from liver aud lungs, and
bring the stomach TO healthy condi-
ton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09

No. photographed Acrostic: Am
stcrdam: i. Amazon. =. Malta 3. Sahara
T. T0wton. s. Eddystone. q. Ramsey. I.
Darien s. Alexandria. y. madagascar.
No. l2S.-What Was His Age: Fifty-six
Gears.
No. l29.-Transpositions: l. Let your
manners be simple and your speech unaf
fected. ,. Kindness governs better than
anger. 3. Testing falsehoods bring serious
sorrows. J. Many who possess much en-
JOY but little. B. Learn to- live as you
would wish To die. q. Men climb 10 honor
by prudence and industry. Z. Labor brings
pleasure, idleness pain. 8. Make not jest
at ancther's infirmities. y. Silence Is the
best answer To passion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
Customer want remedy for Ca

Customer want remedy for ca
tarrh.
Drug Clerk-All right, sir. Here's q
blood tonic tn at Is advertised to build up
the constitution.
Customer-Young man, do you think
I'm going to dose myself with blood
tonic for months, just on the chance Of it
doing me some gOOdf Not much! |
want immediate relief; besides, catarrh
IL local affection, and no tonic or blood
purifier ever made, can cure It. Here's
80 cents. Let me have Ely's Cream
Balm. It's the only thing know OF to
cure an attack Of catarrh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
CAPTAIN swEENY, U. S. A.,

San Diego, CAL, says: "Shiloh's Catarrh
Remedy Is the first medicine l have ever
found that would do me any good"
Price SOC. Sold by F. A. Shurtleff,
South Paris.
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED
by the use Of Shiloh's Cure. This great
cough cure IL the only known remedy
for that terrible disease. Sold BY r. A.
6hurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
ARE YOU MADE

miserable by Indigestion, Constipation,
Dizziness, Loss Of Appetite, Yellow
Skin? Shiloh's Vitslizer is positive
cure. Sold by +. A. Shurtleff, South
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
py TO. HEALTH

pain and agony. OF course I
Itried u get relief, but met
with failure after failure until there
seemed 10 be no hope left. AT last /
was persuaded 20 give Puritana trial.
The result was marvellous. II not
only relieved me, but it made me
perfectly well. Instead Of being
doubled up with pain, Puritana has
given me a stomach like an ostrich,
that viii digest almost anything.
There is nothing too strong for me u
say in favor of Puritana.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
COL HIS INFORMATION CHEAP.

Little Ferdinand saw you kiss Sis
ter Alethea just now, Mr.. Dusnap.
Dusnap embarrassed -W-well, here
Is quarter for YOU If you won't tell any
body.
Little Ferdinand (contemptuously)-A
quarter, | got fifty cents last night for
not telling on Mr.. Bertwhistle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
M I2i.-Ynriatioua.

Choose word to oil the first blank, and
then fii the following blanks with the
same letters that form the frs; word cho
sen, but differently arranged;
There was an cid - who lived by himself:
He took many from hts cupboard or shelf.
Said he. They ire me, fresh notions im-
part;
grs---- moment each branch OF my ART
Then. alas, his weak brain would - giddi.y
round;
His - would give way and he'd f-ll 20 the
ground.
It's a - -eradventure, the readers may say
Who - -o,hins but TIA and plain water all
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09

Impoverished blood causes that tired
feeling. Hoods Sarsaparilla purifies,
enriches and vitalizes the blood, giving
new life and increased vig0r and vitality.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09

"what in your opinion Is the best
thing about early rising?' asked the
athletic young man. "Hearing some
other young man describe IL" was the
reply.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
PILLS DO NOT CURE.

Pills do not cure Constipation. They
only sggravate. Karl's Clover Root
Tea gives perfect regularity Of the
bowels.-Sold by +. A. Shurtleff, South
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09


A word OF nine letters which Is both old
and new:
!, 2, 3, Z, is n trial, a standard
3, a. 8, 8. :, s, Is a part Of flower.
4. 5, q, {, Is the reverse of wild.
5, 8, isa part OF the most irregular OF
all verbs.
6.G7, $, Is word which expresses
agreement
& :, S, Is a largo portion Of the human
race
The last letter Is the same rs the FIRST
A word OF six letters, meaning heaS'
emily wandercr:
/, g. 3, 4, Il an arrangement n scheme.
l,2, 8. 4. 5. IL a carpenters tool.
9. g. 4, 5, Is pleasant In the country.
4, s. q, Is n Transparent fabric.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09

Jinks-I can't understand how ship
wrecked sailors ever starve to death.
Filkins-Why notg Jinks-Because
Just came over from Liverpool, and ]
never once felt the least desire to eat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09

Tramp-"Please, mum, have you any
cold vittlesg' Housekeeper-''I am very
sorry to say, sir, that everything is hot"
Slams the door.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09

"De trouble wild too many oh you mig
gers" says Uncle Nose, lis dat you
wants to lib sinners an die Christians. J"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
Key To the PuxEler.

No. l2i.-Auagrams and Acrostic; Bal
t!morc. Irkutsk. C-orncille. Y-ncatan,
Cleopatra L-ucullus Emerald. Aoros-
tic. Bicycle.
No. fascinating 10 Make:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09

Mrs. Moriarty-What are yez shtrik-
ing for now, Pat? Mr.. Moriarity-Sure,
and the owners of the mill raised our
pay widout consultiD' the Union.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09

McGinnis-Thst's mighty foine, Pat.
How ovid Is IL: Pat, pouring the last
drops into his glass)-Fsith. Oh don't
don't know; but it's ez ovid ez it'll ever
be-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
A GREAT GERMANS PRESCRIP.
TION.

Diseased blood, constipation, and kid
ney, liver and bowel troubles are cured
by Karl's Glover Root Tea. Sold by +.
A. Shurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
fhH7Pg!|1H


When the words have been rightly
guessed and written. ono below the other,
the diagonal beginning at the upper lett
hand letter and ending with the lower
RICH, hand letterl will spell the name Of
famous engineer.
Crosswor,ls; /. Highly pleasing TO the
taste. 9. Misleading. 8. Agreeable 10 the
ear. 4. A chrunometer. 5. Indispensable.
q. Abundance. Z. Things that are unusual
or understandable. 3. In the middle OF a
ship Q. A state Of exhaustion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.
REMEDIAL VALUE OF FOODS.

on topics Of intercst 70 she adiee
u solicited. Address: Editor HoNEAAKKns'
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat. Paris. Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09

Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy TO
operate. Cure indigestion, biliousness,
headache.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
NERVES ON EDGE.

1 was nervous, tired, irritable and
cross. Karl's Clover Root Tea made me
well and happy.-MRs. +. b. WoRDEN.
Sold by F. A. Shurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
EE&1oMIsERY3

~ Portsmouth % use PUritana,
hut not the last, as | know
that since then many people have
taken il, with wonderful results.
James H. Crowley. OF Concord, y. Il.
is not only an athlete but one of the
fastest amateur runners in the State.
What he SAYS below shows how a
mans strength viii 20 il the stomach
is not right.
| had dyspepsia for years. Some
times could hardly stand up. and l
y could not eat anything without
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
M. i3S NetAgram.

I am something Ia eat. change my head.
and nn gardening tool; again, and
am "a receive; again, and am 10 cook;
again. and ana 10 construct.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
A BABY,S LIFE SAVED.

my baby had Group and was saved
by Shiloh's Cure" writes Mrs. j. Il.
Martin of Huntsville, Ala. Sold by +.
A. Shurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
THE BEST COUGH CURE

Is Shiloh's Cure. A neglected cough is
dangerous. Stop it at once with Shiloh's
Cure. Sold by F. A. Shurtleff, South
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09

pIREC TfON>.
fpplg a particle ~ ~
Ealas dlroflg ia;o "a
aasfrIs DruN sfr0as
broafAs ftroHgA ~
aose se three fiRs'
e. iGs a0er risais pr
fcrroi. anf before "a
tirisg.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
No. i3t. Charasis.

l. "a company 81 persons united In n
common design"
. a century
The whole, "A fllet, roller or swath."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
No. i33.-Finai Acrostic.

when the four objects in the accompany
ing illustration have been rightly guessed,
and the names (which are Of unequal
lengthy written. one below the other. the
FINAL letters will spell the name Of Ia
NOUS Eueush Quaker st. Nicholas
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
STATE or MAINE.

NTATf Ut VI NTNFs
pNFatfp a. Paris. May 10. lsssj.
The; personally appeared the above named
W WlWhituar-h !. y. -tcarn- anil Geo. v
RiilotIand -sveray male cath that the fore
going 1ccounts by them rendered ana subscT'Oc'
arr truls Before me.
CHARLES y. WHITMAN,
Clerk Supreme Judicial Court
IoNFokp So May "a, iss.
UavJx nrst examined and audited the fore.
going Icrount. OF the County Commissioners OF
OEfonl County, We certify That we allow 'hefeoh
the folIwing sums respectively
To " Nv whltmar-h, 81 az
To !. II Stcaru-. 81 -
To &c W. Ridlon. ~ W.
EUGENE b. SMITH. County Attorney.
IUARLFs Z. WIITMAS, Clerk
sup. Jud. Court.
Icsrlify that the foregoing o. he true copies.
Nui.t CHARLES =. wuiTMAN. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09

When Baby was sick. we gave her casforsa
When she was Child, she cried for CastoriA
When she became Miss. she chung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
WEkTED-A MAN

in caci county for one year 80 hire and super'n.
tend ~ InJs. as \ mouth. state age experience
and rytcroncrs Enclose stamp. TUE HUB
BAEplCO insi filbcrt street, Philadelphia, IA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
ElY'S
CREAM BALM

opens anil cleAnses
the Nasal Passages.
Aliavs Pain an q
Inflammation. Ncals
the Sorcs. Protects
the Membrane frUm G.
Taste ami smell The
and gives relief Al one
xi-ts or bv mail
ELY BROTHERS.
York
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
wXsrFD 10 a SKELETON.
Spring valku. RossIand co. ~: 2.

'tr-For three years ! nen
suffered from that ter
rible disease. conenmp-
ton. and heart disease.
Before taking Doctor
Picre's Golden Medical
Discovery ] had wasted
away To q skeleton;
could not sleep nor rest
and many ttmN wished
TO die to be out of my
misery. Step By step,
the signs and realities OF
returning health Rradu-
! ally but surely devei-
oped themselves while
taking the /" Discovery"
To-day l. tip the scales
- n,,a btInfirai and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09

than five, times its cost IL vested in q
shaky blink and then it makes the
women folks so pleasant to have plenty
Of fresh ,Eater right at hand.
Get y,|ur job In before the hot dry
weather lomes on.
IL you beed wind mill, spray pump,
force pulp, ram, steam' gas, gasolene
or hot air engine, pipe, fittings, hay
carriers, horse forks, etc., send for cata-
logue.
4. G. STEPHENS.
BuokAbId, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
* ssBest Liver Pill Made"
Parsons' Pills

- -, pli,nu slless aud Sick Iie,.ss't., 1 -.
"a b"w,i eompsinis. They esp.. Az ,1ats from
from the blood pelicsts wS,h". Ill III, .v.rywhsse.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
Iohnsons AnodyneL LII

h. every ache every efamp every rrS s
evcrywhere
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
STATE OF MAINE.
oxrd Rp. IS.
CbUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
AND ROAD BILLS.
FIRD COUNTY
Tow. W. wHITMARsB, DIR.

81 "a
Wv. waiTMAEsH.
ParE. May lith, ls'.i.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1896-11-13
BOLETlN iHERCANTIL DB PUERTO-RICO.

FERlODlCO CONSAGEADO LA DEFEMSA LIE LOS1IN
TERESES NACIONALES EN- AMERICA. ORGANC
lie LOS GSPANOLES INCONDICIONALES EN- PTO-RICU
CONDIC1ONES GENERATES 0cordad0s por la Direcc6v
para Oda cJase de rensstadOS ouatncios
La publication de los Hnuncos medic
convencionAles GeeEnlinsyAn 9 los
Los remiGdo gacia deben sutodos
hrma del asum spnsAdRd
nAs cen 10 de psrsona reapo1nbe
Ice oFen@s Fem;d gscalss nuncios
deyustos pubEquen.
NO Sc responds de e2trsvio al rotusa de cIches.
La del considera5a centmerOs
largo.
FL anunante tud
pubc~cob En- pagarA
10 For 100 sohre al ds tAifa
snu nn qe We CLlCHE8 pubcacdn de nuncica
|Sehofa nh do I0 100 los
Go de DIEZ PESOS
aInncht snA an pedc ato.
gisrA 81 pamar ndtnero. - =
Para oF dc BOIETIN sacstls comuucs.
lao temidu,
' 6u ptoes enGfn ,9icsc6n sobre precio de
gsceiiss ~4os n,4aos - ~ = f
III impofss dc as ansczpcn puncioa gaa ndos ycomua
csaos serA h-slopado. ' '
~ por ass djsse de pedice mpoments
seigrAdO
IdgRdo de
Tarila para Ia publication do anunoios.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1896-11-13

DE CUENrAS FORMADAS
ap',cahles al cobro de lorna,
les, f'accionados estos On :
tavo de dia, princIpiando pc.
an c'larto y terminando en- Z
iIas, con proclos esoalonadca
eiesde TN real flerte ha~ta tre,
pesos, J expl esa0do cara frG,
cl0n su yalorintrfnseco en- pe-
aos, centavos = c6ntimos de
centavC
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1896-11-13

'Gbs propriistors ef tie "BotetIa
HsrcantN " hsve the honour Of
requesting English advertisers 20
band their orders to MN. HlAY1FCE,
FAVHS and c., who are the sole
Agents for al English esd h'rencb
Adrei4i&ipq.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1896-11-13

La cEsECSoTA a. Ia Z fsraH
.ac.on, dasrierta al APPETITE, haca qae Ia j
E3ga&o 60 %:92s&&&ao, hacen que 81 WIN
sea ei rep4o1io
EE gSr 7se e$zxs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
KILLED ny LIGHTNING.
Excessive Heat mt Fredcricksburs-
Political Points.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. July o.
Especial -Joseph Lee. who was visiting
In tho White Oak neighborhood, stafford
county. was killed by lightning during
the storm yesterday evening.
The excessive heat continues here, ana
outdoor work is almost suspended during
the days hottest hours.
County Chairman Jacobs. OF Stanoru
county passed through town this after
noon. from a two weeks visit TO Cul-
pepper, where he found the silver senti-
ment very strong. Mr.. Jacobs says klXey
VIII BIO the choice Of the Alexandria con-
yention.
IL Is rumored here this afternoon tnat
John s. Wise or Hampton Hoge VIII DE
at Spotsylvania Courthouse Monday 10
meet Congressman Jones at the opening
OF the campaign in the First District.
A telegram from Newport News re-
ports young Harris better His father'
Sheriff Harris, went TO him this morn
ing, and will bring him home tomorrow.
Action was taken to-day by the Board
OF Supervisors OF Spotsylvania county
on the matter OF an appropriation Tor the
purpose of furthering the Battle-tleiu
Park Association scheme. This loea
meets with general approval North ana
South. and with friendly legislation VIII
certainly be carried out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
MECKLENBURG.
Inquiries for Small Farms-Good FL
nnnciaI Conditions.

CHASE CITY, VA, July 29.-(Special.)-
There are numerous inquiries, both by
letter and in person. for small farms in
this section from the Northern and West
ern States. Mr.. j. w. Hoyt. Of Tioga
county, Pa, was here last week pros
pectlng; was well pleased with the out
look, and expects to bring a colony this
foil. The drinking-water, health of the
people, and easy cultivation of the soil
Impressed him as much as the cheapness
OF the land.
Mecklenburg is now in excellent fnan-
cial condition. The Board Of Supervisors
met this week and decided to reduce
the county lovy OF So cents on 800 yalua-
tion OF property for last year 20 40 cents
on the assessment for this year. The
county now conducts its affairs on the
cash basis. The building Of bridges and
other county improvements is contract
ed for TO be paid on completion of work
This saves a large per cent. to the coun-
ty, and the supervisors are entitled
10 credit for the restoration of cash sys-
tenn.
In this district over 5000 of tax-ac-
counts went into the Collectors hands.
He returns all paid, except s229.l1. and so
per cent. of this amount is against par
ties who have moved away and are not
TO be found. Only two small parcels of
land were returned delinquent.
AS an evidence of how people utilize
early news 1 will state that late in the
evening of the 10Th of this month light
ming struck the Southside Academy build
ing here, killing a teacher. The next
morning. the 2lst. the news appeared I'm
thee dispatch. and by the same mail of
that day bringing the paper came appli-
cations to the principal for the vacancy.