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The times., 1897-11-03
General House
Supplies,

With prices which are re-
markable for their lowness,
and should attract the at
tention of every housekeeper
in and about Washington.
Our department of ALL
over-the-house Supplies has
been greatly enlarged and
now covers the entire fifth
floor, extending north and
south 40 feet and east and
west 200 feet, giving US by
far the largest and best
lighted, and altogether the
most elegantly appointed
department of its kind in
the country. Thus splen-
didly equipped we announce
the collection of a more COM
plete and comprehensive as
sortment of everything need
ful for the kitchen, dining
room and other parts of the
modern home than we have
ever offered before.
Never before have we Of
fered such a clean, up-to-
date stock as now and
The Prices Are Even Lower Than
Last Year.
The items advertised to-
day are in some cases linn
tied in quantity and will
only hold until the lots
named are sold.
The times., 1897-11-03
WILL ACCEPT THE YANTIc.
Difficulty Regarding the Damaged
Gunboat Settled,

Montreal, Nov. THE difficulty ia re-
eard to the American gunboat Yantie has
been afraoged. Lieut. Hodges, OF the
Michigan Naval Reserve, today received
message from Gov. Piugree, ordering
him to accept the Yantic at once in her
present condition on behalf OF the State
OF Michigan. Lieut. Hodges accordingly
gave "a receipt for the yess el, and the State
of Michigan VIII assume all further respon-
Sibiiity. The owners OF the Canadienne
win look to the underwriters for compen
sauoR The underwriters have decided
not TO insist upon any severe measures,
the representatives OF the Government
having agreed to accept d letter from the
commander aud officer of the Yantic
pledging themselves toappear when anted
Iy the coU5t. The Yantic viii be pu5
into dock tomorrow, ana after being
placed On pontoOns, viii proceed on her
way through the canals 10 Detroit
The times., 1897-11-03

4 treaty for the suspension or peIagic
sealing for an agreed term may he
signed this week between America, Rus
sia, and Japan. The impending extinc
tion Of the seal herd has become So PLAIN
even TO Lord Salisbury that there is no
dou9t that Great Britain would acoede
TO this action, if Canada could be placated.
But the Dominion has its fleet of seal
pirates, and is ohstreperous. Unless it
con be brought To reason, this cuunCfy
viii be compelled to destroy the seals and
TIE pirates at a single blow.
The times., 1897-11-03
To Attend Seal Conference.

ottawa, Ont, Nov. 2.-Premier Laurier
and Sir Louis Davies, minister of marine
and fisheries, leave for Washington on
Monday to attend the AngIo-American
sealing conference. Prof. Maeoun and X.
n. Yenning, the latter chief clerk of the
fisheries department, accompany them.
The understanding is that the inquiry
will only deal with conditions of seal
life, and the deliberations, it is said here,
Will be carried on ignoring the American
RussianJapanese convention dealing with
pelagic sealing.
The times., 1897-11-03

The Unien Pacific deal went through
without any Indication in Omaha that
there was bidder on earth, other than
the Schifr- Morgan reorganization commit
tee" In fact it went through with a rush,
suggesting the idea that some body was
afraid that If mere time were allowed there
would be ether bidders. But the feat was
accomplished and the press and people OF
the country VIII consider it at leisure and
analytically, now that the elections are
stT-1s
The times., 1897-11-03
sH1RT-MAKERs ON STRIKE.
Demand Increased Wages and Re.
duced Hours of Work.

Philadelphia, Nov. 2.-The members Of
the Shirt Makers Union, 700 i'll number,
went on strike yesterday. Tie strike
OF the union on Saturday.
The strikers demanded a o per cent in
crease in their wages, and reduction Of
from 30 cents to % cents week for
power and machine. They also ask that
the various shirt factories adopt a regular
scale of wages.
The times., 1897-11-03
New Iron Ware
Kitchen Utensils,

We are now offering better
values III Steel and Iron Fry
Pans, Kettles, Roasting Pans,
Spoons, ETC., ETC., than ever be-
fore.
Today, 100 Genuine Never
break Steel Saucepans, in sew
eral sizes from 4 quarts up, at
the remarkably low price of
The times., 1897-11-03
Last of Major Andres Prison.

Nyack, N. Y, Nov. 2.-The stone house
at Tappan, where Major John Andre was
imprisoned before his execution, on Andre
Hill, is complete ruin. The storm accom-
pHshed the work OF ruin this morning.
When the wind struck the building early
this morning a few stones fell out at first
and a few moments later the old edifice
fell in a heap, the stones rolling over and
piling up on the road. The place had
been visited by persons from many parts
of the world.
The times., 1897-11-03
A YOUNG woMAS,s SUICIDE.
None Of Her Friends Know the
Reason Why.

Reason Why.
Sew York, Nov. 2.-MiSs Jessie x Par
sons, en orphan, Possessing considerable
property In Yonkers, shot and killed herself
last night in the Hotel Manhattan. The
Young woman had been a guest at the
hotel three OF four times in the last few
months always registering as Miss drsons
When she reached the hotel last evening
she had small travelling bag, which she
handed TO the porter, Immediately going
To her room on the third floor. Nothing
more was seen OF her until a little after
II 0'cI',ek this morning, when She was
found dead In her bed. She had shot
herself in the mouth. The body was cold
when found and she had apparently been
dead several houIs.
She was Identified this afternoon by
Herbert Banett, OF this city. She had
written letters to him and 10 Louis Werner,
of Tarry town before committing suieiGe.
Barrett said she intended visiting his home
today.
Louis Werner of Tarrytown, was the
attorney who had charge of the estate
left her by her parents.
The times., 1897-11-03
THOUGHT 1T TIME TO DIE.

An Aged Comanche Squ.lw Burns
Herself to Death.
Wichita, Kan Nov. mann Sock n
Warn, a Coma nche squaw. over 100 years
old, believing that she had outlived her
usefulness. wrapped all of her dresses,
sha wis and bedding about her withered
form, supported herself on her hands and
feet over a fire, and in the presence of her
children and grandchildren burned herself
to death in her tepee ON the tribal IeServa
tion III the indian Territory on Sunday.
The children chanted death song while
the aged Sauaw was slowly consuming.
The times., 1897-11-03
HER LAST PRAYER.
Dramatic Death of a SaIvatIo II
Army Slum Officer.

Chicago, Nov Capt. Pauline Schearil,
slnm officer Of tie Salvation Amy, died
under most dramatic circumstances this
morning at Dr.. Dcwie's Zion. For two
nours before Der death she was unable
to speak aloud. she motioped FOR paper
and pencil, anG when they We're brough,
to her size began writing her last prayer.
she wrote: Il hope souls may be saved
through nay death"
Then the pencil fell from her fingers
and she lay back on ber pillow and died.
MISS Schearl was victim of lung trouble.
Her home was 81 PhiIadelphia.
The times., 1897-11-03

The new control of the European aid
Asiatic Continents is getting in it's work.
Russta has compelled the King OF Korea
his countrynan, the comptroller of customs.
and appoint subjects of the Car In their
places A very few years ago this would
have resulted in a roar from the British
The times., 1897-11-03
No Autonomy for Cuba.

The plan Of autonomy, or rather the
hypoerIical promise Of it. arranged and
promulgated by senor Sagasta, has fallen
about as fiat as it is possible for a stat
proposition to PROSTATE itself Hannis
Taylor has demonstrated its rottenness
Rad improbabilityi the republic Of Cuba
The times., 1897-11-03
Nilcht DE Incnnvenient.

From The Cleveland Plain Dealer,
They have appointed woman to clean
the streets in Chicago"
Il hope she wont follow the example
OF n.y Wife"
Why so?"
'Because if she does she'll take every
thing out OF one street into another before
she commences to sweep"
The times., 1897-11-03

IS direct British occupation of heathen
parts is becoming unpopular, an Englis',
''syndicate'' has obtained concession from
the khediye Of Egypt for the control of the
Soudan, or payment Of the expenses oi
administration and the necessary military
force. In view OF other English con
c,.ssious'' in Nicaragua and elsewhere. thi4
news is interesting.
The times., 1897-11-03
PRACTICAL Journalism.

tFroG the Y"nkers Statesmdn.)
This article. How To Keep Wen is
not Completed" said the editor in chief.
NO, sir; the editor OF the heath column
took some lobster last night, and he hasn't !
been able to work today replied his
assistant.
The times., 1897-11-03
Nn Idcns at ALI.

fFrom the Chicago Tribunel
Miss QuicEstep- What part of town are
we driving through. Mr.. Fibble?
Fw2ddy-I haven't the least idea.
Miss QntcEstep-I was aware OF that
Stu, L thought IL possible you might know
what part of the town we are driving
through.
The times., 1897-11-03
An Overworked Boy.

tFrOm the UHlcdgO ftec0fU
Little Dick wasn't happy at aHout in the
country tnis summec."
why not?''
"rnerc We're SO many chickens and ~
dog to chase Them"
The times., 1897-11-03
"A" Wins.

To the Editor of The Tines
A let's b. that there is no law in the
United states which prohibits the Vice
President, while holding that office. frcm
also holding the office of president of q
Corporation. " ho wins? READER.
The times., 1897-11-03
There Was n Row.

tFrom the Boston Traveller
Baum-We had a row at our house yester-
day.
JackSon-What was the matter?
Baunl-nur pretty housemafd broke my
china cup and hrought me another. on whicn
was Inscribed, ITO one love"
The times., 1897-11-03
29c each.
New Feather Busters.

Our line of Ostrich Feather
busters is complete. Every
thing from the small fine Brio
a-Brac Duster to the large Car
riage or Wall Duster.
Today the lOng-handIed Picture OF Ceiling
Duster at the unusual price OF
The times., 1897-11-03
What Caesar Did.

from HOuSefOld words.
"Whet do you know Of Julius Caesar
was question NJ recent school examina-
ton He wrote elementary Latin works
tor the lower FORMS" was The written reply.
The times., 1897-11-03
Privileges of Age.

after all old age isn't the worst thing
on record y
why isn't it,"
After man passes certain period in
life his children get discouraged and quit
picking him up on grammar
The times., 1897-11-03
FOO Previous.

From the Philadelphia Record.l
II think we met on d previous occa-
sion,'' said the affahle man.
Are you snre it wasn't subsequent
one?'' replied the crusty one.
The times., 1897-11-03
29c each.
New Japanned Ware.

We have every thing in Tin or
Galvanized Iron Japanned Ware
IN the best decorations at the
new low prices.
We call especial attention to the ChoicelJ
Japanned Water Carriers, in several color
ings and in fun size al the unusual price
Of
The times., 1897-11-03
10c each.
New Door Hats.

We carry a complete line of the
best makes of Cocoa Door Mats
in a great variety of sizes and
styles.
We call especial attention to the new
Cocoa Door Mat, at the quick selling price
of
The times., 1897-11-03
Fractured Part of Her Machinery.

FrnCtured Part OF Her Machinery.
Southampton. Nov. 2-The new North
German Lloyd steamship Kaiser Wilhelm
der Crosse, W hich sailed from New York
October 26, arrived here this morning
Size vas delayed by the fracture OF the
upper exhaust passage of her high pres
sure cylinder. The vessel has been dock ed
for repairs and will proceed for Bremen
tomorrow.
The times., 1897-11-03
The Crucial Test.

IFrOm BroOkIyn .Llte.
Jacks Charlie Il man To be trusted?
Choly-I'd trust him with my lie
Jack-Oh, yes, ! know but would you trust
hird with So?
The times., 1897-11-03
29c each.

No matter how roughly these goods are
handled, you cannot break them. EspeCf-
ally desirable for hotels and boarding houses
Also crates Double Roasting Pans at
the low price OF
Doc each.
The times., 1897-11-03
New Tin Ware.

Nearly every sort of article in
tin can be found here, or if un-
usual, will be ordered made for
you.
Specials for today:
Tin Wash Boilers. complete, with cover.
at the low price OF
The times., 1897-11-03
Circulation Statement.

Communications intended for publication
u, The Times should be ferse'y and pIdin'g
arriftca and must IN al cases be accompanied
Jy bte name end address ef hie 'criteE Re
5ccfed communications lcU not be preserved,
ard only manuscripts Of obrious importance
ariV b. returned 10 their authors.
The times., 1897-11-03
CSC each.

The regular SOC kind.
The times., 1897-11-03
2oc each.

eases of large size best Retinnet Dish
Pans, extra heavy, at the low price OF
29c each.
The times., 1897-11-03
New Wooden Ware.

Everything in Wooden Ware
needful to the modern home is
now here at the new low prices,
and we call especial attention to
The make and finish of our
Wooden Ware, which is selected
for its excellent wearing quail
ties.
We offer today a complete Wash Day
Outfit as follows;
1 best quality Cedar Wash Tub with best
electric hoops 1 fine Double Wash Board:
dozen Clothes Pins; 50-fOot Clothes Line,
at the specially low price OF
S9c rer complete outfit.
Also two crates OF Bright-finished Self
wrInging Mops, complete, with Mop Cloth
and ready for use, for
29c each.
Woodward & lOthrOp.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-02
IOhN,S IEIIER.

always suspected that friend Park OF
the Corner" Was a positive character
and now | know il, for doesn't he say
that all your good local correspondents
are sure TO find everlasting bliss. All
Henry, there is nothing sure and stead
fast In the shifting scenes In life's drama,
There Is many slip 'twixt cup and lip
And why call thou me good: | know
better, and you can furnish no tangible
reason for the faith that Is in YOU. We
are grateful for the good opinion OF one
whom we respect. IL Is possible that iu
the language OF Greenwood IN his
pretty little Jingle, some "may founder
at ses," still we all hope ITO anchor IN
heaven"
have been very much interested IL
Miss Maxim's letters from over the sea
/ read those first. Her description o,
the things she has seen and her ex-
periences In the mother-lsnd compar,
favorably with those Of others who have
travelled and written. She belongs 10 8
family some OF whose members car
WELD the "facile quill" quite grace
fully.
The Young men Of the village are
learning the art Of debating. IL has
been or is a ''lost art in the Buekfield
schools, but the boys are on the hunt
and will find il IL they persevere. They
did finally Monday evening. The sing
ing was very attractive feature OF the
occasion. IL is said that brevity is the
soul Of wit. Short speeches and 10 the
point are what take, and hold an au'
dienee Redundancy is az abomination
Speeches long drawn out are wearines:
10 the flesh. And yet there are speaker:
and speakers who have never discovered
that simple fact. When they do discover
il and condense their ideas they will BE-
listened 70 with pleasure. ! hope the
bows will never fall into the error that
the weight Of speech Is In its length
Generally the logger IL runs the lighter
!, grows. Don't try TO tell all you
know before you yield the floor. Don't
ke. p Gu pumping when the we'll is dry
Ii is said that the Baptist ladies fur
nished firstclasS supper Monday even
ing 20 all who wished. They have learn
ed the art of putting things together In
such an artistic and sppetizing way that
il makes the mouth 10 water and the
heart 10 laugh.
Prof. Batemsn's lecture on 1.-The Los,
Arts" was very fine indeed. JOHN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-02
BUSINESS NOTICES.

You can get your watch cleaned and
regulated to standard time for IS cents
at Richards shop. Mainsprings same
price, and warranted first-class.
Special sale Of ladies' boots, O. boots
for 81 20, $3.50 and o. at Smiley Shoe
Store, 4. N. SWEET, manager, Norway,
Maine. Next door to 8. B. & z. 8.
Princes new store.
Greatest bargains In suits, listers,
oyerc0ats, REFERS, fur coats, underwear
and overshirts ever offered to the people
of Oxford County, at Noyes & Andrews
Blue Store, Norway, In their semi-an-
nuai msrk-down sale.
A. p. Bassett OF Norway has been re-
Gently appointed fish and game warden,
he also holds the Office of state detective,
coroner and constable. Any business
reported to him In either line will re-
ceiye prompt attention. All letters are
held strictly confidential and promptly
answered.
The homes of many persons are made
happy and cheerful In consequence OF
the Maine Kelley Institute, Deering,
Maine. Kind reader, Is there not some
within your midst that would move the
clouds OF sorrow and despair from their
firesides, II you would send them to be
cured and become reformed men-l0vinG
husbands and kind fathers. In heavens
name, do something for those Who are
lingering with disease that cannot be
thrown OF by the poor unfortunate It'll
ont physical aid. Thousands have been
saved, and millions more are on the road
to the Kelley Cure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-02
SOUTH HIRAM.

The loggers are improving the snow.
Masquerade ball at Gamers Hall Fri
dav evening, Jan. %.
Miss Ethel Stearns, who has been 10
Bridgton the past few weeks, returned
home Thursday.
VIM. Stanley has purchased the Tobias
Stanley place on Main Street.
Mrs. Ruth Gould and daughter have
gone to Fryeburg on visit.
A mail route between this place and
Porterfleld has been established.
Geo. Locke, drummer for Portland
firm, was In town last week.
Miss Tins Cakes Of Portland visited al
Jacob Stanley's the past week.
On Wednesday evening the young peo-
pie had 4 very enjoyable time at the
party given by Mr.. J. L. Fitzpatrick. The
evening was pleasantly spent in playing
games. Later refreshments consisting
Of fruit and confectionery were served
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-02
BROWNFiElD.

DR.. Gatcheli, who has passed q few
weeks at Ashland, Mass, returned HON,
Tuesday.
Mrs. Hiram Gatchell has gone to Bald
win TO visit her daughter, Mrs. Hanson
Batchelder.
Miss Ida Fessenden Is spending weel
at Hiram with her sister, Mrs. Bradford
Allen.
Mr.. John Hodsdon has so far recover
ed from his recent illness as to be sblt
to do little work.
Mr.. George Bradbury received Sigh
shock Wednesday.
Mr.. Smith Grey, who has been a
North Wakefield for some tipe, super
intending the work of repairing bridge,
on the Boston and Maine Railroad, hal
completed the job and returned home
Mrs. Grey, who has been Ill for some
weeks, continues very poorly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-02
PORTER.

Mrs. Samuel Stanley Is very low from
the effects Of rupture. She was taken
suddenly III last Saturday night while
finishing up her household work, and
the family physician, DR.. Devereaux, was
at once called. He found that an opera
ton had to be performed and at once
summoned DR.. Dearborn, also ~ aids,
Drs. Lougee and Morrow. The physi-
clans report Q very critical case, but
favorable chances for recovery.
Elmer Chapman In his drove Of cattle
last week to Brighton had one pair that
girthed over eight feet and weighed over
400 pounds.
Clinton Durgin has some thirty cords
Of oak timber TO haul to South Hiram
for Eugene Stanley.
Elmer Sawyer, who ID 1t work ut the
Forest paper mill In Yarmouth, was In
town over Sunday. He reports business
In thriving condition 1t the place he
works.
There IL considerable commotion over
q disputed line between James Black
and Andrew varney. Both parties have
had the line run, but they still disagree.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-02
R0xailRv.

Birch is coming out Of the woods Il
all the mills.
We have had sample Of old-iashioned
winter weather.
Men who were out In the wind Mon
day were fortunate II they did not get 9
frozen nose.
Both Monday and Tuesday were very
windy, but Monday was much the cold
est.
Men and teams come from long dis.
tances to get work.
From Mexico to Bemis Is the business
plsce for lumbermen.
John Reeds three children are sick
1t is supposed to be the grippe. We are
sorry II that terrible malady has come
back. This section has been free from
it for some time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-02
SHOWS FALLS.

Mrs. Richard 6aetz has been sick for
the past few days with neuralgia, but ID
improving, we are glad TO chronicle.
George T.. Buck, who went TO Berlin
Falls 10 work 10 the shoe factory OF
Chick Bros, is at home sick with 8 sore
throat. He reports that strikes, and
iostlings Of jealous fellow employees,
make life undesirable in that town.
Miss Annie Stearns Of Boston Is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Levi
Stearns.
Charles T. Buck Is cutting ice now.
Fred Thurlow IL at work for him.
Moses Smith and Charles Cordwell
have filed the latter's hen house with
nicely cut and clear ice. They changed
work with George w. Hammond and ex-
pedited their work amazingly.
Charles Cordwell Is now the proud
possessor Of fine top buggy In which
he proposes 70 startle the natives next
spring.
Richard Gsetz IL still hauling hay
from the meadows above US.
Moses Smith recently bought two tons
Of meadow hay Of +. j. Wood. James
l.. Suck,es hauled il for him.
James L. Suckles Is now hauling his
supply Of fire wood. He has undertaken
10 clear b. c. Curtis pasture.
Henry L. Suckles Is still with US, and
reports that ii is now too late to 60 into
the woods and that he will winter with
Us.
There is great rage Of the photo
graphic fever in this neighb0rhoOd, two
Of our estimable young ladies being
deep in it. IL ii rumored that, tempted
BY bright sun the other day, they for
got earthly cares and did not wash their
breakfast dishes until after supper.
Miss Ethel j. Carey visited on Stearns
Hill last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-02
WEST fRYEBuRG.

Walter Sands OF Massachusetts, Is Wis
iting his grandfather, Asa Charles.
The whist party was entertained by
Mrs. Nettie Wiley Of Stow. Mrs. Annie
Mclntire received the first prize ant
Olive Hutchins the BOBBY prize.
j. Alvin Jones and wife spent Sunday
with her brother, s. o. Wiley.
5. o. Wiley has had very sick COW
bnt she IL getting better.
Frank Mansfield and wife OF Eis'
Conway spent Sunday with her mother
Mrs. Asa Charles.
Mrs. Henry Andrews aud daughter
Kistie visited at Mrs. Hubbsrd's in Low
ell a few days last week.
Mr.. G.. NJ. Hackett, former resident
Of this place, but who Is now living II
Fryeburg village, goes through the placs
once q week, selling oysters aud fresl
fish. We wish Mr.. Hackett good luck IL
his new business.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-02
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT
DUTY or THE PRESENT
LEGISLATURE!

This is the question that the Democrat
asks all its readers to answer. The
duties Of a general court Of representa-
tives Of the people, acting in the peoples
stead, are all important. IL Is In the
power Of such an assembly, acting
wisely, to do great deal of good, acting
otherwise 10 do much harm. With the
endless variety Of legislation that q
state OF varied interests requires, IL Il
not TO be expected that even In single
county, the answers to the above ques
ton will be uniform to great degree
but they might be sufficiently SO to give
our legislators an idea OF what is e1
pected Of them, and certainly il would
be interesting 10 know the minds Of th'
people.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-02
CANTON POINT.


Farmers have got In their Ice for dairy
use.
Ellis Delano is drawing bark to Can
ton Mills.
Mr.. G. NJ. Park Is getting quite smart
again.
Thursday We did not receive any mall
but IL came early Friday morning.
r. o. Waite Of North Jay Is visiting
at b. G. Waite's.
We should say that the man who was
praying for snow must stop now, As We
have great plenty at present.
The lumbermen have commenced their
winters work since the recent snow.
X. McAllister & Sons are hauling their
hay from the Milliken farm.
c. NJ. Packard was at West Paris one
day last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-02
The Panty Meney Maker.

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fruit culture In the open and under glass ;
and kindred subjects.
That all interested In making their
lifework q success may have IN OPP
portunity to test the assistance TO that
end TO be derived from the study Of lie
weekly contents, the publishers arc of
feriug American Gardening at q bargain
rate for . short time, and We invite the
attention OF our readers to their advt. In
another column.