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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-23

DENTIST.

FRANR HAP6oop. successor ~ John Hap
GOO Dealer IN Fancy Groceries. Fruit Goa
t-cfl nery. Cigars ami sporting Goods, BSrItkt-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-23

Thou Judge Of peoples, whose vast
hand Is but lightly burdened with our
teeming millions, We thank Thee for our
nation, restless, impulsive, hopeful. For
It's faith In itself as set apart and des-
tined for great testings in self-govern-
ment; for It's development, remote from
threatening neighbors, SO that backward
steps can be blamed only upon ourselves !;
for the national spirit firmly holding TO
the belief that beneath the tossing waves
on the surface OF our federated life,
there still moves forward = mighty, un-
ruffled current sweeping toward ulti-
mate national glory and righteousness: !:
for these with loud voice we thank Thee.
But Thou who hast upon our land
A food OF liberty outpourcd,
Let US It's limits understand.
Lest license flourish. Lord.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-23
NOON INFLUENCE.
po MANY FARMERS rIMg THEIR WORK
BY THE MOONS PHASES?

A few farmers In this section still be-
lieve that the moon has an Influence on
their crops, like planting potatoes In the
old Of the moon, etc. There are not
many such. +. Il. PIER.
Vermont.
There are vet a few old people who
believe in planting or sowing peas or
killing hogs when the moon is right.
Vermont. II. L. MING.
As q rule. the farmers In this vicinity
psy no attention whatever TO the signs
Of the moon in timing their operations
on the farm. e. T.. ADAMS.
Connecticut.
great many farmers In this section
tine their farming operations by the
moon. IL IL safe 70 say that AZ less. -
per cent are believers 20 certain extent
In the influence Of the moon over farm
work. WENDELL PHILLIPS.
Rhode Island.
While the farmers are outgrowing
MANY old time superstitions, still many
do believe that the moon does exert an
Influence upon their calling. think
the belief Is quite general among farmers,
aud they are not alone In the belief, that
rhe moon affects the weather, that
large or full moon dissipstes the clouds
and so might Af'vc; them In planting,
harvesting, etc. Some farmers, think,
still entertain the idea. that pork when
the hogs are butchered on an increasing
moon, s~ells or increases In cooking,
while II killed when the moon Is on the
wsne the pork shrinks In cooking.
Many farmers still have a lingering be-
lief In old time superstitions.
A.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-23

J 4 RNwSoS.
Drugs. Melicines.
BrcxFrxIp. ME-.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-23

For our human nature that is never
content with things attained, but must
ever forward to new fields Of action
for our enquiring minds 10 an enquiring
age; for the progress Of intellect-until
we weigh the stars and trace them 10
their wOndrous courses-until We wrench
secrets from nature, hidden through all
the ages; for the conquest Of earth by
diminutive man, 90 that the rocks are
rent and rivers turned to suit our needs
as monarchs Of matter; for the material
records of our racial progress; for all
these things we thank Thee, Thou giver
Of dominion.
But Thou Who givess 70 the race.
weakh of sarnered wisdom. stored.
Let Us nos win too high place
Lest pride beses us. Lord.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-23

THa> : BRtDGHAN.
Attorney a: Law,
BUcSSrxLp. Nh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-23

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Truck and E1pressnan.
BrCKFiKLp. Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-23

There are vet few old people who
believe in planting or sowing peas or
killing hogs when the moon Is right.
Vermont. III. L. MING.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-23

SOUTH FARls, MAINE.
Arre 1e-i xork warranted.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
WARRIOR.

Mayor and Aldermen Elected at the
Polls
Warrior, Ala, Feb. 17.-(Special.)-In
the following ticket was elected: For
mayor, P. A. Ellis; aldermen, c. G.. An
derson, A. B. Benner J. d. Collins. S. S..
Shores, Il. w Steel.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
THREE SLICK NEGROES
Try the Runco Game On a Brother In
Black, But Wind Up In the City
Chain Gang.

Three negro swindlers were arrested
and fined yesterday morning for attempt
ing to work their nefarious game upon
one of their own color.
Yancey Wilson caused the arrest of the
trio for trying to swindle him out of 81
of his hard earned money by an old trick
of using marked cards in q rattle. Yam
cey bit" at the game, but when he saw
that ne had lost he discovered tine trick
and raised disturbance. Fred Stull,
alias Fred starr, conducted the alleged
rattle of g. watch and Jim Lucas held the
stake. A third negro, Ed Coleman, at the
proper time caused a general scramble
of all parties m escape the alleged advent
of policemen.
Everything worked according to the
plans Tuesday except the escape of all
parties. Officer A. a. Gambill came along
and discovering the racket, placed the
trio under arrest.
Yesterday morning Lucas turned
"sta te's evidence" against his pals and
disclosed the entire scheme, as above
stated. All three were fined $50 and costs
and thirty days extra OH the streets. LII
cas- has taken an appeal
Coleman anu Lucas are well known to
the local officers, and the former has not
been cut of Jail very long. after paying
a fine of $50 and costs for assault and
battery.
Every once IN while negroes and 9TH
ers are swindled by some slick trick on
the above order, and the police believe
they have The perpetrators OF all the
crimes now on the chain gang.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
MRS. LANAGHAN GONE.
loosa for Incarceration In the In
sane Asylum.

When the case against w. o. Martin
is called this morning in the inferior GRIM
inal court for adultery, his partner in sin
will be among those missing.
Mrs. Lenaghan was taken from the
Metropolitan hotel where she has been
kept under surveillance, to the Bessemer
dummy line by Hester Garner over
which she went to Bessemer. From the
latter place she was taken to Tuscaloosa,
where she will be placed in the insane
hospital for treatment. Her removal was
kept secret, and her attorney dlsclaimed
any knowledge of it, Judge Butt, as
stated before, went to Tuscaloosa to per-
feet arrangements for his sisters con-
finement there, and events Indicate his
success in that direction.
Yesterday morning the case was con-
tinued, after an unsuccessful attempt
to have it withdrawn, as Judge Feagin
insisted that all the facts in the case
must be brought out in the court The
dignity of his court must be sustained, he
said, and the trial will have to be heard:
1t Is thought that at the hearing OF
the case this morning, when the facts are
clearly presented, the charge of adultery
will not be pressed, and the entire matter
amicably settled outside of the court
ROOM
1t is claimed that the reason for first
taking Mrs. sLenaghan to Bessemer was
for the purpose of avoiding the curious
crowd of onlookers. Although 1t Is
given out that Tuscaloosa was her desti-
nation there are some people who be-
lieye that she went from BeSSemer to
Florida to her husband.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
WEIGHED IN THE BALANCE"
The Man Who Owes a Debt and Can Pay
it and Won't Is Thief. Says
Evangelist Martin.

The auditorium was comfortably filled
at the revival at the South Side Baptist
church last night. The audience gather
ed early to hear the spirited music of the
large choir and to witness the baptizing.
The young people are continually learn
ing new songs in the new books and sing
with much spirit.
Evangelist Martin took as his text
Thou Art Weighed in the Balance and
Foung Wanting" The speaker showed
how no man could come up to the re-
quirements of the moral law. He took
up each of the commandments and dis
cussed them. "The man." remarked Mr..
Martin, who owes a debt and can pay it,
and don't pay it, is thief. The man who
hides his property in his wife's name, is
thief. Man, make restitution; | did
when l became converted. You can't go
tire discourse was listened to with deep
interest. Occasionally the deep solemni-
ty of the argument was lighted up with
a bit of wit or an Illustrative story
As new convert who was baptized
last night came up out of the water, Capt.
w. c. Ward grasped his only hand--he
had left the other on q southern battle
field-and said. God bless you, old COM
rade, hope you will make as good a SOL
der of Christ as you did for the southern
cause"
Mr.. Martin remarked that the meeting
yesterday afternoon at o'clock was the
best of the entire series.
AT the conclusion of the sermon there
were nine came forward to profess faith.
The meetings will continue daily at
and 7:30 o. m
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
AT 0'BRIEN'S.

Jolly Nellie McHenry and a clever
company appeared last night at O'Brien's.
presenting for the delectation of a very
small audience "A Night In New York.
Handsome. shapely women and clever
men comprised the company, and the
dancing features, the best on the bill Of
fare, were decidedly clever, being exc
cuted by women of graceful movements
and sublime proportions. Miss McHenry.
though clever actress. was not we'll
placed in the role in which she appeared,
and was therefore not as pleasing, pos
sibly as she would have been under
more favorable circumstances.
Miss Lee as the four times widow was
very clever.
Messrs. Webster and Morrison showed
excellent qualities as fun makers in the
roles of an old roue and a goody-goody
New Highlander.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18


makes a feature, it is admitted every
where, he plays better, with more en-
trancing charm, and in more generous
quantity than any other leader. His
success in this particular is so brilliant
that his band is almost universally known
as the greatest popular music band
Mr. Brooke has seen much of success
so far within three seasons, and the pres
emf season, his band is engaged for the
largest summer engagement in America
and his players are under contract for the
largest continuous period of playing, with
one exception, in the history of band
music.
a remarkable prima donna will be
heard with the band. Miss Sibyl Sammis.
a beautiful young lady. and a phenomenal
mezzo-sopran2 vocalist of highest cuI-
ture and artistic qualifications.
This superb organization is under the
management of Howard Pew, the we'll
known New York manager, who was
formerly with Gilmore six years, and
was one of the organizers of the present
eSousa band. He says candidly that Mr..
Brooke is the best band master in the
world.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
WONDERFUL.

1t is not customary for man to blow
his own horn, so will abstain from a
long talk. l have often thought, can a
man in my business be a public benefac-
tor? L must admit yes. have placed an
article on the market within the reach
of all Doctors, lawyers, and merchants
are using this goods, and claim It is worth
double the money. J. Martin Rye, guar
anteed six years old. for sale at VIM.
Wise. 209. 211 Nineteenth street, at 75c
per full quart. Every bottle bears my
guarantee label.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
NOTHING TO GIVE OFT.

Charleston S. c., Feb. 1.-THE meeting
of traffic men of the leading roads in
the south was continued and concluded
here today. The railroad men were in
session during the entire forenoon, and
most of them left the city for home to-
night. Without exception, they declined
to give out anything for publication, say
was merely routine and technical.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18

the comedian will present a new study
from humble life. In depicting IN truth
full lines one Of those humane men OF no
bic character humble exterior and self
sacrificing tendency-an individual whose
presence calls for the tribute of tears,
or the impulses of mirth-Mr. Russell has
won ifnperishabie fame rs delineater
Of individuality. Mr.. Russell is being
supported by the best company with
which he has appeared, including such
names as Bertha Creighton, Beatrice
Moreiand Gertrude Rivers, Fanny Add
son Pitt, Arthur Forrest, Geo. Alison and
George Denham.
The dramatized story is by Miss Mar
tina Martin, whose exceedingly clever
work our theater-goers have admired
frequently. The comedy is called "A
Bachelors Romance" 1t concerns a
muSty, plodding, bool<Worm sort of fell
low, who has been engrossed in the pages
of his works for years. He is awakened
from his literary seclusion by the advent
of q bud Of womanhooa, who proceeds
straightway to eaptivate the recluse. In
cidentally, he is the director of an award
Cor a $4,000 prize story. Circumstances
are such that the crown of merit Is placed
by right on a brilliant young man who
is an aspirant for the hand of the young
woman. Russells character is involved
in a struggle of the natural desire for q
perpetua ton of his right to care for the
young lady, and the placing of the author
in position which ordinarily would en-
title him to her hand. Then follows the
period of self-denial, Righteousness and
sacrifice of all the. object of his affections
has conceived for him a sense of admira-
ton which is akin to love. As a mat
ter of course. there is the usual happy
ending.
Mr.. Russells success in characters of
this kind will, no doubt, on the announce
ment of the similarity of this one, be the
incentive to attract to the house his usual
large patronage. Mr.. Russell is staple
in this city, and he arrives with the con-
fidence of good business assured.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
pIREcToRs SILENT.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE directors of
the American Sugar Refining company
held a meeting this afternoon. After
the adjournment Treasurer Searles Asde.
clined to state what action the directors
took regarding the request of the Lexow
committee for permission to examine the
company's books. John E. Parsons also,
declined to make any statement saying
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
SOL SMITH RUSSELL.

The smiling, laugh-provoking features
of Sol Smith Russell, displayed In pic
torial designs about the city, proclaim
the engagement of the famous comedian
at the opera house for this evening only.
Mr.. Russell Is one of the most welcome
visitors to this city. Added interest is
given this engagement By the fact that
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
sRooKE's CHICAGO MARINE BAND.

The announcement of
the engagement of this fa-
nous orga hization is most
, gratifying. 1t is the pride
of Chicago, and wellit may
be, for no band stands bet
ter where it is known.
Brooke plays the best of
music as well as 1t can be
played by a band, and the
rnnl,Ta1. ,p11eio txrbtob lao
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
AN AWFUL sore
A Babes Untold Suffering
And Mothers Many
SIeepIess Nights.
CUTICURA WORKS WONDERS.

herewith write out in full the beginning
and end of that terrible disease, Eczema.
which caused my babe untold suffering, and
myself many sleepless nights.
My baby was born seemingly fair, healthy
child, but when she was three weeks old
swelling appeared on the back of her head, and
in course of time broke. Every one called it
aboil, and now it had broken, would soon heal,
but that was only the beginning of the trouble.
1t did not heal but grew worse, and the sore
. spread from the size of dime to that Of q dol
lar. used all kinds of remedies that could
think of but nothing seemed to help, in fact
it grew worse, her hair fell out where the sore
was and feared it would never grow again.
1t continued until my aged father came on a
visit, and when he saw the baby he told me
"to get CUTIoURA SOAP and CUTIoURA oint-
ment right away" To please him did so,
and to my surprise, by their use the sore be-
gan to heal over, the hair grew over it, and
to-day she has nice head of hair, her skin
is as fair as lily, and she has no scar left to
recall that awful sore.
CUTICURA soothes and allays all itching and
burning that cause a child to fret and the
mother to worry, and gives rest and comfort
both to parent and child
Mrs. VIM. RIVER, Elk River, MINI.
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TIRED MOTHERS in warm bath with CurIcURA SOAR.
and single application Of CUrcURA (ontment) greatest
of emollients and skin
This treatment will give instant relief permit rest for
parent and sleep for child and point to speedy pema
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uring, and humilating Of itching burning bleeding,
scay. pimply. Rnd erused skin and scalp hunors with
loss of hair, when all else falls
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n8" How TO Cure Every Skin and Blood Humor," free.
LUXURAN HAIR With aa.ss fiSS y tSssz sS. Pro.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
"THE GAY PARISIANS."


THE Gay farisians." which theater-
goers are to see at the opera house to-
morrow night. is a French farce that has
been much talked of 1t had a run of
over 200 nights at Hoyt's theater. New
York. In Faris, where the original is
known as IL .du Libre Exchange it is
now running at the Neauveue theater in
it's third successful season, and is still
popular. The American version of the
piece is now playing in its fourth month
in England, where it is known as "A
Night Out" The farce is flowing over
with fun, all growing out of the vain eff
forts of pretty young wife to get even
with her busy but seemingly neglectful
husband by going out for an evening
with a friend of his to have a good time.
The possibilities for laugh-making are
many and uproarious.
The company with which Manager
Charles Frohman presents this comedy
is the same that appeared in it in New
York, and embraces W. ]. Ferguson,
charming Sadie Martinez, James 0. Bar
bricks, pretty Miss Margaret Gordon,
Charles r. Wells, w. r. Shirley young
English actor; Miss Marion Fairfax, Tul
ly Marshall, Mr.. Percy S. Sharpe. Mr..
Frank A Conner, Miss Viva Ogden, Miss
Vergie Graves, and Miss Pearl Dudley
The story of 1.-The Gay Parisians" is
here briefly suggested: "a young wife,
who cannot make herself believe that
her husbands business keeps him from
home so many evenings. as he claims ii
does, consults friend of hers and his,
and after complaining of the heartless
manner in which she is neglected, asks
what she ought to do. The friend tells
her the best thing for her to do is to do
as her husband seems to do-go out for
an evening and have a good thing with
some one." He even offers TO be the
some one" himself. 1t happens that on
this very night her husband is not to be
home early, business down town demand
ing his attention. Captivated by the
friends agreeable manner, and fired by a.
jealous little desire to be avenged on her
hubby, the wife accepts the invitation
and the two go to the theater. After the
show they go TO hotel or restaurant for
supper While there the woman discov-
ers her husband, who is really attending
to business matter The discovery
greatly excites her, and there Is hub
bub, but she avoids the husband. Then
the compiled tons begin. Thoughtlessly
she has represented herself as the friend s
wife, and when the real wife is interro-
gated about the excitement she starts on
an investiga ton. The effort to keep the
escapade from the first husband and the
second wife furnishes tangles out of
which much fun flows.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
that it would be contempt to the COM
mlttee for him to do so.
w. J. BRYANs nook.

The First Battle" by w. J. Bryan. is
out. The publishers are w. 3. Conkey COM
pany 341 Dearborn street, Chicago, 1t
will contain 500 pages and thifty-two full
page illustrations. Half the royalty goes
to furthering the cause of bimetal lism.
On receipt of $3.50 the State Herald will
send it to any address postage prepaid.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-03-23
sianther A,tempt. suicide.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 22.-Josef,
e. Blarther, murderer of Mrs. Philip
ina Langfeldt has been resuscitated.
from his attempt at suicide Saturday.
night; IN the Jail at Meridian, Texas.
He will be brougt back to California
to be tried for his crime. ="
Blanther had concealed morphine
in the waist-band of his trousers and
had swallowed fatal dose, but after
36: hours. work the physicians an
nonnce that he is now out of danger.
Word to this effect was received to-
day by telegraph by tho local police.
The latter ara now convinced that the
prisoner is Blanther, whose weakness
for women led to his capture: He
was traced through woman to whom
he had been married some years ago
and who has been living in Texas.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-03-23
The Hsnsy Mortgage.

The United States Court was occu-
pied this morning by hearing testi-
mony in tina case j, Of James Heney
regarding mortgages of property.
When Heney was convicted he was
sentenced TO pay fine Of S5000,. but
the Government has been unable to
find any property to#levy on as it
had all been transferred, and a large
portion Of it to his attorneys. The
Government wished to prove that
this last tranfer was not good and
not made III good faith.
iHeney was brought up from the
prison this morning to testify.
Heney assigned mortgages on
property to VIM. ,Woodburn in the
sum of 5000 as attorney fee in de-
Tending him during the mint triala.
Some Of the property has since been
sold and realized about one-third
the purported value.-Carson News.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-03-23
The StRto Fair.

Late Saturday afternoon the State
Agricultural Society held a meeting.
John Fitzgerald of Reno and Hon.
Lem Allen of Churchill county, two
newly appointed directors, we're pres
emit, as were Messrs. Webster.
Phillips, Jones, Hymers and Powning.
The following were elected officers
for the ensuing year: g g. Powning,
reelected president; Lem Allen,
vice president; j. F. Emmitt, secre-
tary; 9. T. Bender, treasurer; T. K.
Hymers, superintendent of The track;
j. A. Fitzgerald, superintendent Of
the pavilion.
The time for holding the next fair
was fixed between the dates Of Sep;
TENDER Doth and 25th. inclusive. "
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-03-23
EIko WIN Be In Il.

All the indications point to season
OF great activity for thn part Of
Nevada a. soon as Spring opens. The
mines at Gold Creek and Bald
Mountain viii then begin active work
and unless all signs fail, they viii
pour ont . stream Of gold bullion that
viii act the wheels of enterprise in
motion, build up towns and develop
sections OF Neyada,s great mineral
belt that have long lain dormant for
the want OF the quicikentpg power of
capital The men.intafested in Gold
Greek and Bald Mountain command
plenty of capital and have an abund-
ance Of enterprise to direct it into the
proper channels. They will bring
tprth the hidden treasure and pour it.
into.St arteries of trasle and conn,
merce and all win feel its power.
/ Eiko being the natural supply point
for these mines must necessarily reap
great benefit from their development.
Large quantities OF freight will be
received and shipped from here
necessitating the employment of a
great many men and teams. Other
branches of business will feel the
impetus and there will be an influx
Of population to meet the demands
Property Will increase in value and
Elko will ride high on the wave OF
prosperity.
The effect of the work outlined by
the men having these enterprises in
charge is being felt now and more
building is III prospect for the coming
Summer than has been done in the
last ten years. The boom 80 long
waited for is surely coming and Elkc
bids fair to be Lue metropolis of the
State. So mote it be.