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The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

The Greek General Smolentz is As years of
age and graduate of tho best military schools.
He is considered the most expert artillerist in
the Greek army.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

HAS REMOVED HIS LAW OFFICES FROM
IL Sacramento 10 San Francisco and formed
partnership with Walter H. Linforth and George
4. Whitaker, with offices at $40 Pine 81.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

Unless the Senate hastens with the
tariff there will be SO many foreign goods
imported into the country that protection
won't have a chance to take effect for
year to come.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

Bailey's latest parliamentary stroke
may be fun for the Democrats, but it was
death on American citizens who are desti-
tute in Cuba.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

By the time the Senate gets through
with the tariff bill the Finance COMMITTEES
will wonder why it took the trouble to re-
wise It.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

Silver Star Lodge, OF. W..
Silver Star Lodge No. 2S4, of the Order OF the
World, has completed arrangements for
grand entertainment and ball, to be given in
Athenaum Hall on Friday evening next.
The Order of the World has, like many of the
fraternal organizations, social as well as
beneficiary side, and it is one that receives
women into its ranks as we'll as men.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
To EnIarpe the Stage.

contract has been let to enlarge the stage
in Assembly Hall, Odd Fellows building, as
its dimensions at the present time are TOO
small to admit of the presentation of theatre
cal performances with any degree Of comfort.
The hall will be closed for that purpose from
the 28th inst. to the 9Th of June, when Ger
man dramatic company, under the direction
OF Mr.. Verona, w i'll give q performance.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

Edhem Pasha is now prepared to give
his opinion on "Called Back"
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

Congress talks of Cuba, but continues to
make plans for the tariff fight.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

In order to keep up appearances as arbi-
ter Of Europe and keeper of the peace, the
Kaiser will soon have to make change
OF front of some kind, and we may hear
any day that he has new uniform.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
Mark Hopkins Institute Of Art

The Spring exhibition is now open daily
from 8 A. NJ. to P. M. and grand concert every
Thursday evening Open Sundays
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
Railroad Tickets to tho East via Rio
Grande Western and Denver and
Rio Grande Railways,

At lowest possible rates, with through Pullman
buffet and tourist sleeping car service every day
Personally conducted excursions leaving Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday. Only line permitting
stopover at Salt Lake City all classes OF tickes
Detailed information and tickets furnished ~ -
Montgomery street, or 3l4 California street.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

CHRONIC constipation is troublesome and
dangerous disorder The surest and safest remedy
is Ayers Cathartic Pills.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

The submarine boat is little ahead of
the airship in approaching the stage of
practical use, and we may be crossing the
ocean under the waves before we make the
trip above the storms.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

IF we can get the best features of the
Dingley bill united to the best features of
the Senate bill everything will be peace
full, but it will take a hard fight and a
long one to attain the peace.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

The public debt of Turkey amounts to
about $500, 000, 900; but the Turk has no
reason to regret the fact, for in the great
ness of his indebtedness he finds assur-
ance of support from the STOCK excha nges
of all Europe.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

Turkey takes a second thought and hesi
tates.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
Violet Club. I. 0. Q. #.

A. w. Turpin, vice-president OF the Caiifor'
MIA Violet Social Club, composed exclusively
of Odd Fellows will leave for the East to-day.
and while East he will make arrangements 10
secure talent for the club for the summer en-
fertAi mantS
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
Golden State Parlor's Anniversary

Golden State Parlor. that wide-awake par
lor OF the Native Daughters of the Golden
West, will celebrate its seventh anniversary
next Saturday evening by Q banquet in the
banqust-hall Of the Native Sons building, on
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
Empire Council, Chosen Friends.

The entertainment and bonbon party given
last Monday evening in Foresters' Hall, on
Eddy street, by Empire Council OF the Order
of Chosen Friends, was attended by q greater
number of the friends of the council than
could we'll get into the hall This proves the
popularity OF the council and of the enter
ia ainments that 1t occasionally gives. The
very credItable affair was got up by the conf
mittee on entertainment of which the follow
Edward Schuler, James Jordan, Mrs. D. Fin
nen and NJ. L. iGarborino. The programme
that was offered included recitation by Miss
Crews; vocal solo, Miss Lulu Mccormick; |;
fancy dance Miss Ethel Manning; vocal solo,
williams Crews; duet, J. L. Cahi1l and Miss E.
Hoff Buckley; mandolin solo, Mr.. Berry.
Then followed the dance and merrymak ing
until midnight
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

CALIFORNIA glace fruits, SOC lb. Townssnd'a.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

IASI6 dES IuoA w We Sudll never
have good times until the bankruptcy bill
becomes law. as it is necessary to clean
off the debts of the Democratic depression
before business enterprise can make new
start for prosperity.
The Turks are acting in Greece like
naughty boys at picnic who are having
a good time, and do not intend to go home
if they can help it. Old Dame Europe
may have to spank them vet in order to
make them behave themselves.
The speeches delivered by Mckinley at
the dedication OF the Grant mausoleum
and the unveiling of the monument to
Washington were models of their kind,
and show in every sentence that modera-
tion of language which is an evidence of
strength of thought.
1t would be better for Creelman to con-
fine his energies to taxing interviews with
the Emperor of China the Pope and other
foreign dignitaries, for whenever he tries
his fake on Congressman he ways gets
branded as a liar inside of twenty-four
hours.
Once more the Senate is face to face
with the question whether under the con-
stitution the power of recognizing a
foreign country is vested exclusively in
the President, and once more it inclines
to put the issue by and leave it for future
generations to debate upon.
It is said that by the terms of his agree
ment with the powers at the time he &C.
cepted the throne of Greece King George
if deposed. is to have $l20.000 year, but
if he abdicates his pension will be only
$4,000. If the King ever goes out, there
fore, it will not be by abdication.
The absorption of Brooklyn into New
York will raise Boston from the sixth to
the fifth city in the United States in point
of population, and the psople of the Hub
are watching the performance with so
much attention they are liable to be ab-
sorbed themselves before they know it.
The argument OF Senator Wellingto n
that the recognition of the belligerent
rights OF the Cubans would mean a war
with Spain may pass in the Senate, but it
rs not up to the usual debating society
standards. 1t is always possible to recog-
nize the existence OF one war without
starting another.
There is nothing in the Chapman case
at Washington to encourage the hope
that We shall ever get at the truth of the
sugar deal of the Wilson tariff. A thirty
days confinement in well-furnished
apartment, with good cigars and fine DIM
ners sent in from a swell restaurant, i, not
tie kind of prison life that squeezes the
truth out OF an unwilling witness. he
imprisonment of Chapman will be simply
an advertisement of his trade, and when
he returns to New York he will have more
clients and do bigger business than ever.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
silver Star Lodge, o. T. W.

Mason street. The affair is in the hands o!
Miss Rosa Day (cbairman), Miss Mile T1et1el
and Miss Gertie Peterson.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

VOLUNTEER FIREMEN-H- G., Bodie, Mono
County, Cal. There is no law of California
that guarantee exemptions to honorary men,
bers of volunteer fire companies such ss are
granted to honorary members of the National
Guard.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

MAIDEN RAcEs-G. A. H, City. The term
maiden race means the first race in which an
individual participates. If a swimmer enters
a 100-yard race and swims that, he would OF
be eligible in so or 70 yard maiden race.
Being paced by professional places the indi-
Yidual so paced outside of the amateur class.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
GROVE L. JOHNSON

SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists. New York.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

Contentment may be better than wealth.
but most of us would rather be discon tented
for q change. e.-Wash!ngto Times.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

It is said that by the terms of his agree
ment with the powers at the time he &C.
cepted the throne of Greece King George,
if deposed. is to have $l20.000 year. but
if he abdicates his pension will be only
$400 If the King ever goes out, there.
fore, it will not be by abdication.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

The absorption of Brooklyn into New
York will raise Boston from the sixth to
the fifth city in the United States in point
of population, and the psople of the Hub
are watching the performance with so
much attention they are liable to be nb-
sorbed themselves before they know it.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

1t would be better for Creelman to con-
fine his energies to taxing interviews with
the Emperor of China, the Pope and other
foreign dignitaries, for whenever he tries
his fake on Congressman he ally ways gets
branded as a liar inside of twenty-four
hours
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

Once more the Senate is face to face
with the question whether under the con-
stitution the power of recognizing q
foreign country is vested exclusively in
the President, and once more it inclines
to put the issue by and leave it for future
generations to de bate upon.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

There are men who argue we shall never
have good times until the bankruptcy bill
becomes a law, as it is necessary to clean
off the debts of the Democratic depression
before business enterprise can make new
start for prosperity.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

BUSINESS OFFICE:
71O Market Street,
San Francisco, California.
,,,..ho,a Man-166S
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

The Turks are acting in Greece like
naughty boys at picnic who are having
good time and do not intend to go home
if they can help it. Old Dame Europe
may have to spank them vet in order to
make them behave themselves.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

The speeches delivered by Mckinley at
the dedication of the Grant mausoleum
and the unveiling of the monument to
Washington were models of their kind,
and show in every sentence that modera-
tion of language which is an evidence of
strength of thought
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
STATE OF MAINE.

COUNTY OF OXFORD. s..
Board of County Commissioners, December
session, lss.i held by adjournment March 50
lSS-.
UPON the foregoing petition, satisfactory evil
dence having been received that the petitioners
are responsible. and that inquiry into the mer-
it, of their application Is expedient. Ir Is Or
pEKEp, that the County Commissioners meet nj
the House of A. Cummings In Hebron In said
County. May l., lss7, At II Of the clock A. u.
and thence proceed To view the route mentioned
IN said petition. Immediately after which view. a
hearing OF the parties and their witnesses VIII
be had NJ some convenient place In the vicinity,
and such other measures taken In the premises
as the commissioners shall judge proper. And
Il is further ORDERED, that notice of the time,
place and purpose OF the commissioners meet
Ing aforesaid be given 10 all persons and corpo-
rations interested, By causing attested copies of
said petition and ofthis order thereon to be served
upon the respective Clerks Of the towns Of Hebron
and Parts. IN said County, and also posted up In
three public places In each of said towns. and
published three weeks excessively In the Oxford
Democrat a newspaper printed az Paris, In said
County Of Oxfori, the drst Of said publications,
and each Of the other notices, 70 be made, served
and posted az least thir.y days before said time Of
meeting. 10 the end that all persons and corpo-
rations may then and there appear and shew
cause, II any they have, why the prayer OF said
petitioners should not be granted.
ArrEsr:-CHARLES y. WHITMAN, Clerk.
A true copy Of said petition and order Of court
thereon.
ATTEST y. WHITMAN. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

To the Honorable Board Of County Commits
siOners for the County OF oxford
The undersigned. citizens and legal voters In
the towns OF Paris and Hebron. In the county OF
oxford. respectfully represent. that public con.
yenlence and necessity require that a county
highway be layed oct and located As follows
viz. Commencing AZ point on the highway
passing l. W Whtman's buildings. IN the town
Of Hebron. thence running past the buildings
occupied by Albert Cummings. thence % q point
on the highway passing A. -. Corbetts build
iBgs, In the town Of Paris, IN the most feasible
ami aavanta geous route.
Wherefore your petitioners most respectfully
pray that your honorable board view the route
and make such location.
L. W. WHITMAN, and 20 others
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

Push the hall close up TO the wood and pull
tie loop of string down through, as much as
IL will come; then PASS the end Of the loop
through the hole in the wood and over the
p Ilet, as here shown. The two loops win
then SEPARATE and the ball can easily be
taken off
No. 57.-Crussword Enigma: Squirrel
No. 5s.-Head Changes: l. Bear, hear.
g. Black, slack. g. Pouch, couch. 4.
Cattle, rattle. s. Belated, related 8.
Lnger, finger. z. Savage, avage 8.
Lance, dance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
No. Ga.-RiSldles.

I. What can you al barrel with q
make II lighter,
2 What il that from which, II you tak'
the whole, some will rcmalni
3. Why arc \. r. and U the handsomes-
Of the yoweisi
4. When l. wine like pigs tooth:
o. Why il c fortunate ictterf
8. Why l. 4 the most unfortunate Of let
,erst
:. WHY is J - useful I'm riddlcss
s. Why l. X so Industrious
o. What letters will help you II n pit
Istrays into your garden;
10. What lttcr Is invisible, yet nevcl
out Of sight
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
GRANITE STATE PRoviDENT As
ISOLATION.
NOTICE.

The undersigned. having been appointed by
the Supreme Judicial Court OF the State OF
Maine. special Master 10 examine. allow or pas.
upon all claims OF creditors and shareholders In
the State OF Maine, against tho Granite STATE
Pruvi,icnt Association of Manchester, New
Hamphsh,re, and six months from the frst day
OF April. 4. II. 1897, having been allowed ~ the
perioi for such examination and allowance.
hereby give public notice that have appolnted
the third Wednesdays OF April. May. June. July
August and September. A. ID. lse'. from ter
O'Clock A. NJ To four O'Clock y. NJ. Of each Of
said days nj my offcc. Number 30 Exchang,
Street In thecity OF Portland. Maine A. the time.
and place for the examination OF claims against
said Association.
Forms OF proof win be forwarded by mail q
the shareholders OF said Association within the
state OF Maine; and they will be permitted u
prove their claims without appearing In person
before the Master.
Portland, Maine, April :, lsy,.
HENRY W. SwAsEY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

Irs GREAT ADVANTAGE. He (regret-
fally)-Csrds and dancing have taken
the place Of the old kissing games, bat
dor I know that they are any improve
ment.
She (suggestively)-Kissing is game
that two can play at.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
Enigma

never was. bat always am 10 be:
None ever saw me--you may never sre,
And yet I am the confidence ~ all
Who hive and breathe on this terrestrial ball
The pr.nerly heir. his honors not yet blown
stu looks 10 me for his expected throne.
The mis.r hopes shall increase his wealth.
The sick man prays me 10 return his health
The lover trusts me for his destined bride.
And al who hopes or wishes have beside.
Now name me. but confde not. for believe
That you and every one I still deceive.
Tomorrow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
No. s.-sr,,i.h R,oxr.ph,c.is.

l. At dinner today we partook Of an
English philosopher and statesman, who
was part of Scottish poet Explain tho
annihalistic feat
2. The dinner was prepared by our Eng
lish navigator, who wore an English poet
and wit on his head. Clear up the incon
yruity.
5. After the rpast We repaired TO the
English author 81 the cheap postage system
behind the house. where, in the English
naturalist, we spent pleasant hour
How was this!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
Key To the PuxRlcr.

No. 5s.--Tnnspositions: Peals, pales
s,pal, leaps. laIsc.
No. 5i-A Curious Insect: Abundant
want, and.ant-c. ant-cdate, command
ant, ant -agUnist, claim ant, defend ant
ant arctic, ant her. amAr-ant-h. ail-ant
hus. MANTLE
No. 55-Eniglna: The letter :.
No. 56-Dcard and Ball Puzzle:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

Mrs. Brown--How would you define
"tact:''
Mrs. Jones-I should say tact ID the
ability to make your husband believe he
Is having his own way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

1t is not remedy pat up by any Tom,
Dick or Harry; It IL compounded by
expert pharmacists. Ely Bros. offer
10 cent trial size. Ask your druggist.
Full size Cream Balm 90 cents. We
mail II.
ELY Bros, Sc Warren st., N. Y, City.
Since 1861 have been great sufferer
from cstarrh. l tried Ely's Cream Balm
and to all appearances am cured. Terri
BILE headaches from which had long
suffered are gone.-W. j. Hitchcock,
late Major u. s. Vol. and A. A. Gen.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

Fuddy-"I hear that Roshus Ia going
on the stage. 10 what line Of business
Is he to appear" Duddy-"Oh, first
along, he will only take small parts,
such as Richard Ill, Othello and Ham
let; but In course Of time he hopes to be
able to tackle something larger-some-
thing In the farce comedy line or the
burlesQue opera"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
''Saco Valley Settlements and
Families"

BY G. +. RIDLON, Sr.
This remarkable work embraces the
fruits of researches carried on In the
Saco valley during the past % years, and
covers the settlement and history OF
every town bordering on the river from
the seashore to the White Mountains,
with extended genealogies and biogra-
ply Of the pioneer families.
ROYAL OCTAVE Size, 1890 pages.
Beautifully illustrated.
In substantial cloth binding, $500.
In 2 volumes, full gilt, bound In Levant
Morocco, $1,000.
Every native Of the Saco valley
towns, at home or abroad, should read
this valuable work.
Sold by the author,
G. r. RIDLON, SR.,
Kezar Falls, York County,
Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

The visitor. sand what are you 20.
ing TO make Of himf' Mamma: 81
want him 70 be . philanthropist. >
"why, there Is no money In that.
"But all the philanthropists have been
very rich.o
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby give notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator ofthe Estate Of
CHAs. A. WARREN, late Of Sumner,
I'm the County Of Oxford. deceased. and given
bonds a. the Law directs. Al persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired 90 present the same fos settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested 70 make pay
ment Immediately.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
FOR nYSpEPSTA

and liver complaint you have print
ed guarantee on every bottle Of Shiloh's
vitalizer. 1t never fails to cure. Sold
by r. A. Shurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
KARL,s CLOVER ROOT TEA

KARL'S CLOVER ROOT TEA
Is sure cure for Headache and nerv-
Gus diseases. Nothing relieves so quick
ly. Sold by F. A. Shurtlefl. South Paris.
1T SAVES LIVES EVERY DAY.
Thousands Of cases of Consumption,
Asthma, Coughs, Colds and Group are
cured every day by Shiloh's Cure. Sold
by r. A. Shurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

According 70 Beacons6eld, there Is
no education like adye -sity." Perhaps
that accounts for the fact that 80 many
Of our most prosperous people have NO
grammar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

81 never realized how much there wal
In life until got married."
Nor /. ; never dreamed so many
things had to be bought"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

Eight days afterward the true born
Briton suddenly scandalized the CON-
gregation by laughing aloud In the midst
Of services. Il had dswned on him that
be had made , pun.-IndlanaPolis Jotr-
nal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

Fresh, ripe fruits are excellent for
purifying the blood and toning up the
system. Az specific remedies oranges
are sperient. Sour oranges are highly
RECOMMENDED for rheumetien.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
No. ss.-ocorr.phicai syncopssions.

l. Syncopate one of the United States
and leave an excavation.
2. Syncopatc one OF the United Stases
and leave the plural of an herb.
8 Syncopate one Of the United States
and leave a girls name and conjunction.
l. Syncopare one Of the United States
and leave substance taken from the earth
and proposition
s. Syncopatc one of the United States
and leave girls nickname and girl's
name.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
FARM FOR SALE.

I offer for sale my farm IN Paris, situated on
stony Brook road. ! 3 miles from Grand Trunk
Railway station and county buildings. IL con
s'sts Of loo acres Of lani. Cuts from Is 10 - tons
OF hay. Has young orrhAr,i 90 loo apple trees
-et out a few years agO. besides a large number
OF ohicr trees In hearing condition. Pastures
supplied with never falling water. likewise 4
never falling well At the house. which also sup
piic- the barn
The buildings consist OF a tv0 story house and
ell lately repaired and finished throughout
WOodshed aud carriage house clapboaried and
painted connecting with the barn Barn Ssxt.
In good repair. There i large amount Of wood
and timber on the farm. all Kinds of which 1nt
a really market AZ South Paris village.
Henry FOBES.
south Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

Tired, Nervous and weak men and
women find new life, nerve strength,
yigor and vitality in Hoods Sarsaparilla,
which purifies, enriches and vitalizes the
hlo0d
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

Hoods Pills are the favorite family
csthartic, easy to take, easy In effect
p cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

Upon the foregoing application Of the South
Paris Light. Heat and Power Company, the IN
dersigned selcctmen Of the town Of Paris, give
public notice that u hearing win be had upon
said application nc the Grand Army Hall In
South Paris, on Saturday the fifteenth day OF
May next at two O'Clock, T.. NJ. at which
time all residents and owners OF property upon
the highways TO be affected thereby. shall have
full opportunity to show cause why such permit
should not be granted.
Dated nj Paris. this sth day Of April, A. d.
1887.
II. d. HAMMOND, J selectmen Of
w sTARBIRD. the town OF
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

$50 he praised my singing, did heE
"Yes, he said 1t was heavenly" "Dld
he really say that?' "Well, not exactly
but he probably meant that. He said II
was unearthly."