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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-12
TWO YEARS In PRISON.
The Sentence Passed on Young
Afford for Forgery.
Has Been Raising Money on Bogus
Drafts and in Other Ways.

Los Angeles, Cal, March 2--Allen W.
Afford, son of General Afford of Texas has
been convicted of forgery and sentenced to
two years in San Qentin. Young Afford
arrived here from the north several weeks
ago and succeeded In having placed to
his credit in the First National bank a
forged draft for $1,000 drawn on a Phila-
delphia bank.
After he had drawn 800 the bank dis
covered the forgery and Afford was
arrested in one of the leading hotels An
examination Of his effects brought to light
numerous blind drafts. Shortly after
his arrest IL was discovered that he OBJ
tanned money by false prctense in various
parts of the country, but his father sue
ceeded in keeping him out of the peniten-
tiary :until he encounterd Los Angeles
instiea
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-12
Keel of the Wisconsin Laid.

San Francisco, Cal, March 1e.-The
keel has been laid at the Union Iron
Works for the battlcship Wisconsin, the
contract for which was let by the govern
ment six months ago. The Wisconsin is
10 bc ono of the same class as the Oregon,
which was built in this city, though
larger and more lhcavily arnored She
will be one of three warships of the same
pattern, the other two being the Alabama
and tho Virginia, which will be con-
structcd in eastern shipyards The con-
tract prices of the Wisconsin is about So =
OOO 600
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-12
TO CURE NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA.
To Gain FLESH, to Sleep Well, to Know
What Appetite and Good Digestion
Mean. Make Test of Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets.
Interesting Experience Of an Indian
apolis Gentleman.

No trouble is more common or more
misunderstood than nervous dyspepsia
People having IL think that their nerves
are to blame and are surprised that they
are. not cured by nerve medicine and
spring remedies; the real seat of the
mischief Is lost sight of; the stomach is
the organ To be looked after.
Nervous dyspcptics often do not have any
pain whatever I'm the stomach, nor per-
haps any Of the usual symptoms of
stomach weakness Nervous dyspep sia
shows itself not in the stomach so much
as in nearly every other organ; i'm same
cases the heart palpitates and is irregular:
in others the kidneys are affected; i'm
others the bowels are constipated, with
headaches; still others are troubled with
loss of flesh and appetite, with accumula-
tion Of gas, sour risings and heartburn.
Mr.. n. W. Sharper of No. 81 Prospect
street, Indianapolis, Ind, writes as fol-
lows: "A motive of pure gratitude
prompts me to write these few lines re-
gar,ling the new and valuable medicine,
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. / have been
a sufferer from nervous dyspepsia for the
last four years; have used various patent
medicines and other remedies without
any favorable result They sometimes
gave temporary relief until the effects of
the medicine wore off. I attributed this
TO my sedcntary habits being book
keeper with little physical exercise, but
am glad To state that the tablets have
overcome all these obstacles, for L have
gained i'm flesh, sleep better, and am bet
ter in every way. The above is written
not for notoriety, but Is based on actual
fact. Respectfully yours,
A. W Sharper.
81 Prospect St., indianapolis, Ind.
IL Is safe 10 say that Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets will cure any stomach weakness
on discaso except cancer Of stomach They
cure sour stomach. gas loss of flesh and
appetite, slccplessncss, palpihition. heart
burn, constipation and headache
\ Send for valuable little book on stomach
diseases by addressing Stuart Co, Mar
shall Mich.
All druggists sell full-sized packages at
90 cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-12
ADDRESS BY MR.. BURDICK.
He Tells the Veteran Citizen About Gold
Mining.

Councilman James Burdick entertained
the members Of the Rhode Island Veteran
Citizens Historical Association yesterday
afternoon with an interesting address on
Early Mining in California"
Mr.. Burdick was one of the early miners
himself and thanks To his long experience
was thoroughly familiar with his subject.
Those who heard the address got clear
and practical idea of the way gold has
been mined through all the successive
stages of the industry's development from
the days of the tin pan and shovel to the
modern methods of hydraulic mining
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-12
No Evidence Of Bribery Discovered.

Denver, Col, March 12.-The senate
committee appointed to investigate the
charges of bribery preferred by Bat Mas
terson, against certain senators on the
sullivan county bill has submitted its re-
port The committee found absolutely no
evidence to support the charges, as Master.
son had left the state, and takes the occa-
sion to censure indiscriminate attacks
upon the Legislature in newspapers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-12
Paying Debts in Full.

The debts Of Coffin, Altcmus a. Co.
the Philadelphia dry goods concern which
failed last September, are being paid in
full. Among the Rhode Island creditors
arc = II. Greene 4 sons, River Point
and Colonel Frank Harris of the Hamlet
mill at woonsocket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-12
Municipal Government Course.

Another meeting in the series Of studies
i'm local municipal affairs is to he given
at Bell street chapel this evening The
speakers will be Mayor McGuinness on
"The Mayors Powers and Duties" and
General Elisha IA. Rhodes on the "City
Finances"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-12
Board OF Managers to Meet.

Ieavenworth, Kas., March 'la.-The board
Of managers OF the Soldiers Home have peen
called to meet In special session al Washington
on March q, when the report Of the congres.
sional com nittec which recently investigated
the home will he acted upon. Major W. b.
Shocklcy, treasurer of the Leavonworth
Home, has rendered his resignation. and IL Is
said that the resignation Of Governor A. J.
Smith will also De tcuderci
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-12

Testimony could I've piled high in com
mendation of the wonderful cures
wrought by DIR Angcw's euro for the
Heart No case stands against this great
remedy where IL did not relieve the most
minutes. IL attacks the disease i'm an i'm
slant after being taken. Sold Nv y. j..
l.othrop. - Westminster; Handing a
Blapding 81 and - Wevhosset: George l..
Clailin n Co., " 10 s2 South Main street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-12

Hosts Of invalids tumble over TO de-
struction simply because they will exercise
no discretion I'm the matters ufAeatinQ.
drinking and tho avoidance of exciting
causes and, hbove all, I'm the item Of mcdi.
cation. They persist I'm dosing themselves
In season anu out OF season with drastic
and violent remedies opiates and mineral
poisons. The best, the safest, the pleasant.
est substitute for such hurtful no.
remedies Is Hostetters Stomach Bittcrs.
potent for malarial, rheumatic. dyspeptic,
nervous and bilious complaints.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-12
THREATENING FRESHET.
Unusually High Water In Black
River and Tributaries.
A Repetition of Last Years Destruc-
tive Flood is Feared.

Watertown, n. Y, March 12.-The con-
tinued rain and the melting of the snow
in the Adirondacks has swollen the
streams leading from that section and the
Black River passing through this city is
rushing torrent. The streams tributary
TO Black River are overlowing the banks
and the spring freshet, that one year ago,
carried away mills and houses and ruined
acres Of land is at hand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-12
MUNYON'S OFFICE IN PROVIDENCE
2O1 WASHINGTON STREET,

This II . Providence Institution AXE
use Of II whenever you have ache or
pain or need thsiadvice OF physieisn--
Dont feel under any obligation to buy
medicine--vou will not be expected or
allowed to pay one penny for the Doc.
tors Sc ervIccs--vou can get the re IN e die .
at your..druggists, ior not at sli--The
remedies are mostly as cents vial.
Open all day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-12
Corwine Case POstpnned.

Tho hearing in tho case of Paymaster Cor.
wine, which was 10 be given az Newport TO.
day, has been continued for two weeks Alb
senee Of his counsel was the cause of the post.
v,,o,nrot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-12

The recent death OF Mrs. Jane NJ. Rey-
nolds at Glasgow Ky. leads TO the telling
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
BRYANT p0NN

Our schools closed Dec. 10Th, after q
profitable term OF twelve weeks. We
hope the children will have few weeks
vacation, for they need rest after so
long term OF school. The closing ex-
ercises, consisting Of songs and reclts-
tons, were very good.
Miss Ada Briggs, the teacher OF the
grammar school, returns TO her home at
West Paris.
Miss Bertha Cushmsn, the teacher Of
the primary department, also goes to
West Paris, TO clerk through the holi-
days for w. G.. Morton.
We understand that Mr.. Hanford IL
engaging his crew, and Is TO commence
work In his mill 10 the course OF week.
Special mention should be made Of the
bravery Of Mr.. Ed Bean of this place.
lie was visiting at George Crockets on
the Gore at the time the three children
OF Will Day got into the pond. One
was drowned, and probably all would
have been II Mr.. Bean hadn't been cool
headed, and displayed a spirit OF daring
aud bravery few would have possessed
under the circumstances.
Quite n large delegation from Franklin
Grange attended the Oxford County
Pomona Grange at South Paris. The
meeting was well attended. Deputy G..
W. q. Perham was elected overseer, aud
his wife Ceres. We are glad Brother
Perham has had an advance In the Po-
mons, for he Is a faithful, efficient work
er in the order.
The Grand Trunk Railway Co. have
L., L.
pumping station, which was very much
needed by the road.
Nr. Fred Wheeler and wife Of West
Paris have been visiting ut Charles
Dunham's.
Mr.. George o. Jones OF Buckfield Is
stopping at the Glen Mountain House.
Mrs. Frank Cole, who has been i'll for
\ long time, still remains in feeble
health. She Is now able to sit up part
part Of the time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
EAST SUMNER.

The funeral services Of Mrs. Adelia +,
Fuller occurred at East Sumner on
Thursday, the 9Th inst. She came from
her home Ia Canton few weeks ago "a
this place, and was ut the residence OF
DIR. J. B. Robinson. She was taken sick
with a severe stomach trouble, and rap
idly grew worse until her death. She
formerly lived near this place and was
much esteemed for her genial good quail
tiles and kindness az friend TO all.
Tesmsters are awaiting snow for sled.
ding.
Blseksmiths are busy.
4 man by name Of Knapp OF Norway
has been In the place working up Odd
Fellows relief.
The community was taken by surprise
on Thursday 10 learn Of the death OF
Elmer A. Frazier, which occurred or
Wednesday afternoon. He had been In
poor health for years, but his death sc
suddenly WAS surprise TO many. He
was an honest, upright Christian man,
greatly respected, and the community l:
bereft of 3 worthy. devoted man. He
leaves wife but no children. Iii.
age Was 80 years. IL Is very rare
ly In this quiet place that funeral serv-
ices are held at the same place two days
In succession.
The Congregational Sunday School
will hold fair for the benefit OF their
library fund on Thursday aud Friday
evenings st the hall. The committee are
now busy in the preparation OF q varied
and pleasing program. entirely different
each evening. There will be fancy
articles on sale and the usual accessories
Of fairs Of this kind.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14


wallace Richards went % The hospital
h Portland Thursday. He hes bad :
bad sore on hls hand for several weeks
which refused 10 heal; becoming alarm
ID about It he concluded to seek . cure
there.
The librarian gives notice that the
library will be open Tuesday and Satur-
day afternoons from 2 to o'clock until
further notice.
The schools 10 Nos. l, 8, and opened
last Monday.
Tom French has his new house we'll
under way.
Rob Hewey has his stable completed.
Loggers report good doing now
plenty OF snow for logging.
J. A. French will put In 5000, 600 feet
this winter.
More deer have been taken about here
this fall than ever before In the same
months. Several reported TO weigh
over 200 pounds.
Many are afflicted with bad colds.
Encouraging reports from Harry
Thomas, who was conveyed to the Port
land hospital last week. His arm can be
saved they think but will never be -
strong ss the other.
Teamsters are anxious for snow.
Rev. Mr.. Eddy preached the past two
Sundays in the hall.
Rev. Mr.. Adams delivered the first OF
q course OF lectures last Sabbath even
Ing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
GREENWOOD.

Our climate seems 10 be as chsngesble
as ever. saturday morning the temper
ture WAS down 10 1, the lowest figure
vet reached; but the next night IL rained
like shower with the glass stan Hog at
30. AT this writing the snow IL mostly
gone, and sheep are Ia the pasture again.
Hence the old proverb that There u
only one thing constant, and that Is
change" will do 20 use n while longer
vet.
The farmers are cutting their fire wood
aud pulp wood. preparatory for hsuling
when the proper time arrives.
Sylvester Cole has clapboarde1 hts
house. built nes chimney, aud made
other internal repairs.
The visitors at the Bennett place dur
ing the week were Chss. b. Brooks, wife
and daughter Fannie, and Mr.. Brooks
sister, the widow Herrick OF Gray, also
|. W. Swan aud wife, and Mrs. A. h.
Hicks.
when Mrs. Herrick came up TO visit
her brother she brought her grest,grsnd-
son along with her, pretty little boy
about wears old. The child's mother
was dead. and so his fsther gave him 10
4 couple having no children. who came
last week and took him 20 their home In
Frveburg.
| Last week the widow whittle passed
on 10 a higher life. aged about ~ years.
The next day Chester l., son OF Newton
C., and Viols Herrick, Was taken away.
He was an only child, and. as might be
expected, the affecting rod falls heavily
on the parents. He had been troubled
with Bright's disease from little child,
gaining rapidly during the past few
months, and finally accomplished It's
purpose on the first dzy OF December. as
before stated. Both funeral services
were conducted by Rev. A. h. Bryant of
West Paris.
Thursday morning, Dec. 9. Since
these jottings began 10 materializs IL has
showed two inches more-enough TO
make fair sleighing IL the other had not
been carried of by the rain.
During the past three DAYS and nights
there has not been = breath OF air stir
ring, the stiffness being as profound as
that celebrated half hour In heaven
which. by the way, has caused some TO
doubt there being any Of the fair sex re-
siding there.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14

Greenhaeks upon redemption In gold.
10 be paid out only in gold.
Let national banks issue notes 10 full
value OF bonds deposited for circulation
and make tax - OF per cent.
Establish branch banks OF s25,0N
capital.
Restrict national bsnknotes 10 $40 de-
nomination and upward.
REQUIRE national banks TO redeem their
notes In gold.
The l.. :. should not intervene 10
Cuban affairs until the present ministry
has an opportunity 70 show what u can
do. Recognition Of belligerencv would
mean neutrality and all It's consequences
Hawaii should be annexed.
Usefulness OF Nicsragua canal i adj
mitted.
Bi-metsllic commission was unable 70
secure favor in Europe for international
agreement.
Improve the merchant marine.
We must preserve the seal herds.
International arbitration on broad
lines has his encouragement.
We should be well represented at the
Paris Exposition.
Immediate steps should De taken fo'
three or four new dry docks on the
Atlantic coast.
Alaska needs considerable new legis
lstion and a military force.
American citizenship needed for ihs
Indian tribes.
Land allotment among the Indian:
must he settled in Justice both 10 ths
tribes and 10 the whites dwelling among
them.
A meteorological commission 70 re-
port means for preventing the spread OF
yellow fever epidemics.
The government did It's very bes, In
the Union Pacific sale.
Civil service reform must be extended
aud perfected.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
nl,ckF,glo.

The wintsr term Of ~ village schools
commenced Monday, Ne 9Th, under the
instsuction OF Hr. Bridgham, Miss
Crockett and Miss Prince.
The Meshodist ladies gave . baked
beam supper Friday evening At The
chapel.
Hon. A. p. Bonney has cold his farm
70 N. r. Morrill, for ol9O0. THIS farm
has been In the family for moro than
100 years, being decided to James Bon
uey by the original proprietors 10 1889
-four years before the town Was inc0r-
porated, when e Was known - No. 8 or
Bucktown. Il has passed from father 70
son through three generations. M.
Bonuey, on account OF The feeble state
OF his wife's health, will move 70
Auburn and reside with his daughter,
Mrs. Fred Keen. Mr.. Bonney has been
one Of the leading aud substantial cits-
xens Of the town and county, having
been honored with the highest Offices that
either could give; and while not resi-.
dent OF the village he has bean Identified
with lie interests and prosperity By bic
relation a. ono Of the town officers for
many years. His son, DR.. =. j. B0nney,
ID resident Of Auburn also, which will
practically bring the family into closer
relations.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
THE OXFORD BEARS
THE polNoS or THE WEEK ~ AL
SECTIONS or the COUNTY.
PARIS NIL.

First Baptist Church. Rev. n. A. Roberta,
sunday school Il B u. saSSssa kvsaiss Ger
Vice ~ 7:e ?. y. Prayer Meeting wednesday
Universaiiss Church Rev. 4. W. Pierce. Pas
day school at N. Meeting Of Young Peoples
Christian Union. Sunday evening q 20 O'Clock.
Mrs. Greene and Hiram Heald have
closed their house here, and viii spend
the winter with relatives In Massachu-
sets.
The ladies connected with the Univer-
salisf Circle have decided to have their
gatherings the alternate weeks from
what they have been heretofore, but
Friday evening Of next week being
Christmas eve the circle Will meet on
Tuesday evening, Dec. 2lst. After that
they viii meet every two weeks from
Christmas eve, Fridays. Notice OF en-
tertainment will be announced In next
weeks Democrat.
Annual meeting Of ladies' circle OF the
Baptist Society at Mrs. Merrilfs Tues
day afternoon at 3 o'clock. A full at
tendance is requested.
The topic OF Rev. Mr.. Pierce's sermon
next Sunday will be John Greenleai
Whittier and his attributes and charac-
teristics.
The two sunday Schools will, by In
vitStion of the Baptist school, unite In
Christmas tree aud exercises ut the Bap-
fist church Christmas eve.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
CANTON POINT.

We have q new bridge across the river,
although no teams have crossed yet.
X. Waite has returned TO his home At
North Jay.
c. NJ. Packard made business trip 10
the new city Of Rumford Falls Thurs
day, Dec. 2.
Our blacksmith is rushed with work.
There IL 10 be Christmas tree at
Union Hall Christmas eve.
T.. l.. Daley IL at home from Ridlon-
vile, where he Is building q store for
Geo. Stevens.
John ii. Daley Is chOring for b. c.
Waite & Co.
AL Bartlett Is confined to the house
with bad cold.
Flossy Harmon is reported better at
this writing.
Miss Nellie Caswell IL on the sick list.
j. NJ. Ludden Is better.
c. NJ. Holland recently bought q COW
Of Geo. w. Moore at the Mills.
+. Z. Rowe Is repairing his Office.
Mrs. G. n. Park Is suffering with neu-
ralgis 10 the face.
W. G. Msgner and Frank Hodge are
saving birch at Dixfield.
Z. H. johnson Is at work for +. w.
Buck driving well.
Bert Delano has returned to his school
At kent's Hill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
WILSON'S MILLS.

John Olson has moved into =. A,
Flint's house, which Is closed TO the
public for the winter on account OF the
poor health Of Mrs. Flint.
Minnie Olson spent her fortnights
vacation st home. and has returned 20
attend the high school again st Groveton.
T. II. and Guv Brooks spent Thanks
giving week with their mother, Mrs. j.
W. Clark. They have now returned to
their work at Psrmscheenee.
H. W. Pickett lost 10 the burning OF
the old home, now owned by John OIL
sou, all OF his carpenter and shoemsking
tools: also whatever he had In stock.
+. l.. johnson, from Stratford, has
been up deer hunting the past week.
Lena Olson Il helping Mrs. +. A.
Flat.
The Ice In the river Is now so that
foot passengers cross. A freeze and
then thsw keeps one uncertain about
the travelling, whether in wagons or
sleigbs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
EAST HEBRON.

Hunters are busily engaged since the
snow came, but the game Is chief rab-
bits and birds.
Henry Allen has moved into one OF
Vim. DeCoster's houses near Yves,
Minot. Report says he Is going into the
mill at that place and into the grain
business, the first Of next month.
Addison Monk Is failing rapidly; sp-
parently consumption has q firm hold on
him.
Maud +. Davis from Lynn Is expected
here before Christmas to pass the winter
with her uncle, Fl. A. Record.
l.. X. Hodsdon IL hewing the timber
for a new blacksmith shop near his
buildings.
Vim. Brown sold $50 worth Of apples
recently from his small lot of land.
Augustus Hodsdon from Yarmouth
was Ia town last week.
Sidney Allen Of Auburn was In the
place last Saturday.
The children are busily learning their
parts in the Christmas exercises and All
ticipating much pleasure and many
gifts.
School In District No. 4 10 In progress
with Miss Maud Gibbs, from the acad-
envy. as teacher. She IL q graduate from
the Edward Little Institute, Auburn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
DENMARK


Mr.. VIII Potter and wife have return
ed from vassalboro, where they have
been for the past few months.
Denmark Lodge, No. 80, l. o. D. F.,
are making arrangements for ball the
3lst inst, and dance the old year out and
new year In. A good time Is expected.
Mr.. Chas. Mckenney Is In town look
ing after timber.
Mr.. Chas. Pingree and wife are spend
ing n few days vacation With their
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Au-
gustus Pingree.
DR.. Bond Of Halifax, the famous cam
Ger doctor, has many patients In this
place, aud all are improving under his
care.
Il Ia reported that Me-. Fred Smith was
slightly injured while stepping of an
electric car In Boston few days ago.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
WESI BETHEL.

Deer hunters are having rather poor
success for the past few days. Some
college boys from Lewiston, having
tried their luck, have about concluded
that they want some spruce gum and
are bound to have some.
A. 5. Bean has number Of teams
hauling muck. No man can better af.
ford TO do Ii than he.
Peter Wheeler was in the place on
business the fore part Of the week.
II. G. Mason Is stopping ut his sisters,
Mrs. K. G. Wheeler's, for few days.
Des. L. p. Grover IL cutting wood on
his meadow.
Dana Morrill's broken leg Is said to be
doing as well as could be expected.
A gentleman from New York ID writ
ing up the Bragg family, some members
OF which formerly lived In Bethel. +
G. Wheeler Is furnishing him with
some material. This writing up OF
genealogies Is very commendable. Who
can tell me when Jonathan Wheeler
moved from Temple, N. H., to Bethel,
and when he diedf What was the num-
Der and range of his farm?