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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-26

AO0AAIN ~ IVY "a l11ll1 lGt
of 800 instead of 500 from retailers and
permitting cities by ordinance to fix the
license fee at $500 instead of $25. Senator
Newly made a motion to strike out the
clause making it Unlawful for persons UNI
der eighteen years of age to be found with
cigarettes or cigarette wrappers in their
possession. He said the Senate had just
licensed the sale of cigarettes and now pro-
posed TO make il unlawful 70 be found with
them in possession. He said the liquor law.
while il prohibited a saloon man from sell
ing to minors. did not make il unlawful for
minors to have liquor in their possession.
After a long wrangle the amendments were
lost.
Senator Shea introduced a memorial from
the CT. A. r.. of ScottSburg. asking the Leg
islature to appropriate 81 900 for the cree
ton of n monument on the site of the Pig
con Roost massacre.
Senator Duncan's bill permitting country
towns. cities and townships to make dona-
tons to educational institutions upon petit
ton of a certain number of freeholders,
was called up and Senator Watson sub
mitted an amendment providing that such
petitions should be signed by al majority of
the voters. 1t was adopted and the bill
ordered engrossed as amended.
After a long discussion Senator Nus
baum's bill regulating the purity in the
manufacture and sale of drugs was recon-
mitted 10 the committee with IA number of
amendments.
Senator McCord objected TO Senator
O'Brien's bill permitting the State TO be
sued for the enforcement OF street assess
| ments in certain cases. as there was danger
such liens might be held prior 10 liens of
the State on mortgages. The bill. after
some discussion. was made a special order
Tor this morning at 1918.
An amendment was offered by Senator
Hogate To Senator Phares's bill regulating
the veterinary surgery by striking out the
section giving expert witness fees in civil
cases TO those complying with the pro-
Visions OF the bill. The amendment was
adopted.
Senator Woods bill concerning the ap-
| nO{pfmenf of shorthand rQnnrfprS U-aS made
The special order for 2 o'clock this after
| noon.
James A. Van Osdol read a communica-
! ton from Charles l.. Henry. who opposed
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
rEBRuARY TERM, 1897.

Enoch Foster, Presiding Justice.
Charles F. whitman, Clerk.
John s. Harlow, County Attorney.
Fred A. Porter, Sheriff.
Henry E. Hammond, Crier.
w. A. Barrows, Messenger.
The February term Of the Supreme
judicial Court opens at South Paris
Tuesday morning.
The continued civil docket for this
term contains 33l cases of all kinds, but
this Is no indication Of the length Of the
term. In fact, there Is little to give any
indication Of the length Of the term, ex-
cept that some Of the most important
cases have been referred or for other rea-
sons will not come to trial now.
The amount Of criminal business now
In sight for this term Is not large. Four
prisoners are held In jail awaiting action I:
Willie +. Brooks Of Oxford, charged
with concealiug mortgaged property
Edward +. Kennedy, commorant OF
Bethel, larceny; Fred Walker Of Rum
ford Falls, breaking and entering and
larceny; and Michael Dalton Of Rum
ford, who Is appellant In search and
seizure case.
The Grand Jurors serve one year,
commencing with the October term,
hence that body win be composed OF the
ssme gentlemen as last term. They
are.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09

The homes Of many persons are made
happy and cheerful IN consequence Of
the Maine Kelley Institute, Deering,
Maine. Kind reader, b 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-loving
husbands and kind fathers. In heavens
name, do something for those who are
lingering with disease that cannot Be
thrown on by the poor unfortunate with
out physical aid. Thousands have been
saved, and millions more are on the road
to the Kelley Cure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09
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, 81 boots
for 81. 20, sl.50 and o. at Smiley Shoe
Store, +. n. SWEET, manager, Norway,
Maine. Next door to s. b. Il Il. s.
Princes new store.
A. =. 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 10 either line will re-
ceive prompt attention. All letters are
held strictly confidential and promptly
answered.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09

Quite serious accident occurred at the
Maine Central station vt Brunswick early
Monday morning. As the midnight
train was backing In on the side track a
she west end Of the station; the brakes
ssiied to work and the cars ran Of the
SPAR, crashed through the end Of TIKI
depot and badly demolished the telegraph
and ticket once. The night operator
Vas In the Office at the time, bat escaped
injury.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09
YOUR PRESENT NEED

Is pure, rich blood, and strong and
healthy body, because with the approach
Of spring and the beginning Of warmer
weather yodr physical system will
undergo radical changes. All the i'm
purities which have accumulated during
colder weather must now be expelled or
serious consequences will result. The
one true blood purifier prominently In
the public eye to-day Is Hoods Sarsa-
parllla. Its record Of cures Is unequaled
Its sales are the largest In the world. A
few bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla will
prepare you for spring by purifying and
enriching your blood and toning and In
MIGRATING your whole system.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09

In South Rumford, Jan. q, 70 the wife o.
George Boisscno, q daughter.
In Newry, to the wife Of Edgar Coolidge. son
In Andover, 70 the wife OF George Easter,
In Norway. Feb, to the wife Of Charles Hig
gins, daughter. =,
Noble, o daughter.
mcr, daughter (Haxel Marte).
In Fryeburg Center. Jan q, to the wife OF Al
bert Quint, . daughter.
In Bethel, Jan. 10, 70 the wife OF Mr.. Eugene
Heath, daughter. az lbs.)
In Dickvale, Jan 81, to the wife Of Thomas A
Wyman, son.
In Bethel. Jan. 81. to the wife Of Scott Robin
son, o son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09

The state treasurer's report, show ing
that the expenditures Of the state for the
last two years have exceeded the receipts
by over quarter OF q million dollars,
makes it practically certsiu tnst the
state tax will have to be increased Dali .
mill. and emphasizes the general demand
for economy BY the legislature now u
session.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09

Judge Bonney of the Cumberland Su.
perior Court broke the record Tuesday
| In the number of criminals sentenced
Seventeen men were given state prison
sentences, ranging from eighteen months
to eight years, the sentences aggregatine
sixty wears.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09
THE LIBEL SUIT.
THE PARTIES RETAIN ABLE COUNSEL
AND MAKE READY FOR THE CONTEST.

Fred W. SanborD, Esq, Of Norway,
proprietor Of the Oxford County Adver-
tiser, who Is the defendant 10 twenty
five hundred dollar libel suit, brought
by Ex-Couuty Attorney +. +. Smith,
rs announced In the Democrat last week
has employed Hon. Jsmes 5. Wright OF
south Paris as his attorney, and IL Is
reported ,hst Ex-County Attorney Smith
has placed his case In the hands Of Hon.
John 2. Swasey of Canton. Ii Is not
probable that the case will be tried at
this term Of court, In fact the attorney
for the defendant says that they will
not be ready for trial at this term rs
the time Is too short to prepare defence
In case Of this magnitude.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09
MARRIED..

In Verona, n. r., Jan. 3, by Rev. r. T.. West
Julia Harlow, formerly Of South Pans.
In Sweden, Jan. q. by Rev. ID. b. Hon NJ
George w. Grover and Miss Dora o. Fnns, BON
Of Sweden.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09

The New England fair will be held at
Rigby again next fall. The vote at the
meeting last Tuesday was unanimous.
Always In season, Hopkins Steamed Hominy
Hulled Corp.) Elegant lunch In MIX. Of can. loo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09
PARIS GRANGE.

There was u good attendance AT fHris
Grange Saturday, February 9Th. The
sisters entertained the brothers with the
following program:
Address OF Welcome. Carrie A. Briggs
Response 10 Welcome, Rev. ". A. Roberts.
Song. heicn Shiiu'
Poem. Dora 4. Tyler
Reading, Ahb'e A. swan
song Kate Hammond
Recitation, Mrs. A. j. Pepley
song. Mr.. A. l.. Holmes
Essay. Mrs. II. Il. Carter
song Choir
After the program Worthy Master
Andrews declared a recess and refresh
ments consisting Of oranges, apples,
corn balls and confectionery were served
TO all present by the sisters. IL was a
complete surprise to the brothers which
goes to prove that woman can keep u
secret.
W. n. Thomas and wife OF Norway
Grange and Mrs. Scott Of West Paris
Grange were present. We are always
glad to welcome any visiting member to
our interesting meetings.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09

LH0IoLATIvE NOTICE.
The Conninse o. BanAn and Baahtng vln
giv6 Public Hearing q ~ room q ~ 80
Hosse n Augus1a, o Wednesday, ~ -
|le Z o'clock q ~ afle!nooos upea -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09
STATE OF MAINE.

STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD %.
isl
Pursuant 70 the foregoing application. you are
hereby directed to modify the sharenofoen y
at the once Of 3. B. Locks, IN said West Paris w
lage, In said county Of Oxford, ON !hursday re
18th day Of February next, at O'Clock - ene
afternoon, for the considen&ton Of Ne business
tie Oxford Democrat newypaper publlshed b
aid county. seven days before said meeting.
Given under ny hand and ssal this sdth Day OF
-A = ?. 6. iICKErr. Justice Of the Pssss.
directed, hereby modify said etockholdere 70
meet q he time and place and tor The pupoee
therein mentioned. 80
Wsse Pazis, Jsa. ssth. A. d. 1851.
G. b. LANH.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09
MUSIC while you wait !

I sell Confectionery. Tobacco and Cigars.
will give you tune on the Graphophone
with every Is cents, worth you buy. You can
hear Band, Banjo. Orchestra, singing, etc.
W. II. WINCHESTER,
- Pleasant St, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09
SPECIAL MEETING

Of the
West Paris Chair Factory Company.
To Peter q. Pickett, . justice Of the peace In
and for the county of Oxford and state OF Maine !:
The undersigned, i've or more shareholders Id
the West Paris Chair Factory. Company, cor
In said county Of Oxford, respectfully Represent.
that vacancy now exists In the Office Of clerk
OF said corporation 80 that . meeting cannot DO
legally called by any ofncer OF eaid corporation.
Therefore, the undersigned hereby request you
to Issue your warrant 70 one OF them directing
him TO call Q meeting Of the shareholders OF said
Company for the purpose Of trsnsacting the fol-
First To choose officers Of the corporation.
West Paris, Jan. 35th, 1887.
G. n. SWIFT.
r. II. HILL.
G. II. LANE.
ii. G. BROWN.
D. c. CURTIs, admir-. Of the estate Of
Kingsbury Curtis.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09

President-Miss s. Il. Prince.
Vice President-Elhe 8. Swan.
Secrctary-S. II. Cummings.
Treasurer-Carrie Tucker.
Lattice gates have been put on the
street cars. They are very ornamental
as well as useful.
Special meetings have been held at the
Baptist church during the week.
The clerks ball promises to be as
usual the attraction Of the season. The
following Is the programme for the con-
cert:
March. King Carnival. Botteger
Overture Greeting. Franz Mohi
Wakzes Espanita, kosey
Medley Selection Vitascope, DE Witt
Galop, l6tol, Robinson
Mrs. B. F.. Bradbury, after very
short sickness, passed away Friday even
ing, Feb. 9Th, ut about 9 O'Clock. She
was the daughter Of the late DR.. Geo. p
Jones, aud wife Of Blal F. Bradbury,
NJ. d. Mrs. Bradbury was greatly es-
teemed and loved by all who knew her
She will be greatly missed in social cir
cles. 1t will be remembered that DIR.
Bradbury's father, o. N. Bradbury,
II. D., died but few days ago.
Frank F. Holmes Is putting In stock
of ice for summer trade. He has very
good Ice house built.
The horse trOt on the Ice Friday was
well attended by sporting men. The
Norway side did not appear to be sin 1t
at all for South Paris walked away with
the prize with little difficulty. As South
Paris and Norway are all one now II
makes very little difference after all.
william Thibedeau drives q span OF
very pretty black colts, the property Of
Gorhsm Knights Of Waterford.
Charles c. Warren, of Fryeburg, Il
stopping at the Beal's Hotel. Mr.. War
rem will be examined for admission Il
the Oxford bar at the February term Of
the Supreme judicial Court.
| Frank kimball Ii again TO be found d
the Noyes drug store. where his many
friends are pleased TO greet him.
At the regular meeting Of the board o.
management of the Norway Public
Library Saturday, It was voted to pur
chase few more books, also TO employ
Miss Annie E. MOnahan as librarian To-
the ensuing year II satisfactory terms q
to salary could be made.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09

Miss Ella Eames Of Bethel is visiting
at J. II. Beans.
Miss Edith Howe Of Richmond, p. O.,
is visiting at Minot l.. Whites.
Donald ii. Bean has been clerking at
j. +. Plummer's during his recent sick
| ness.
Charles Dwinell and family have NOV
ed from the Hill house on Pleasant
Street into rent In 8. +. Briggs house
on the same street.
All members Of the G.. A. Il. Post,
Sons OF Veterans and Relief Corps will
be expected 10 donate refreshments for
the campfire next Friday evening.
Advertised letters in the South Paris
Post Office Feb. s, 1867:
Mr.. II. Bernstein.
Mr.. Fred Johnson.
Mr.. ozro T. Murray.
Mrs. Sakife Steycns.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT
DUTY OF THE PRESENT
leGiSLATURei
OPINIONS OF THINKING MEN FROM
EVERY PART OF OXFORD COUNTY.

The answers received to the Democrats
question shows that people are taking
an interest In this matter. They are so
numerous that we have not space for
them al this week and the story must
be continued next week. The prevail
Ing opinion seems to be that the Legis-
lature should make only accessory APP
preparations and then adjourn. "Voy
papaii, rog Del"
To do a. little as possible.
Protect her fish and game.
HENRY o. STANLEY. Dixneld.
Keep down appropriations.
ALNON YOUNG, Hiram.
To give the right Of suffrage TO women.
I. n. SWIFT, South Paris.
Pass the necessary appropriations and adjourn
THos. s. BRiDGHAN, Buckncld.
Make tramp law that win keep tramps from
tramping. Roscoe =. STAPLES. Welchviile.
Keep appropriations as small a. consistent
with the needs Of the state.
+. W. PESLKY, Greenwood.
Enact law compelling counties to provide
FRED A. POTTER, Rumford Falls.
Pass the necessary appropriation bills and
close the session "a soon possible.
L. r. WHITMAN. South Paris.
The most important duty Is 10 stop making ap.
preparations and adjourn rs soon as possible.
JAMES X. HILL. East Brown6eh.
Curtail expenses would he the first duty OF our
legislators from the standpoint Of nm old fogy.
A. =. MASON. North Buckneh.
Equal taxation and less appropriation" IL the
most important duty Of the present Legislature.
G. II. GEORGE, Hebron.
I consider the most important duty OF the
present Legislature IL not 10 bankrupt the state.
j. NJ. PuiiBRook. Bethel.
To make the needed appropriations 20 carry
on the necessary functions OF the state and 90
home.
I. ROUNDS. Augusta.
Frame legislation after sound business princi
pies, and throw party policy to the dogs OF the
lobby. W. II. EASTMAN. Fast Sumner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09

t. l.. Cummings Of West Paris, who
has been buying and shipping apples
here for some time with headquarters al
tlummer's store, has decided 10 locate
here and has purchased one of the best
building lots in the place; the Blake lot
lISt north Of the new county buildings
on Western Avenue. He tells the Dem
o-rat that he intends erecting a first
class set Of buildings here, and will
probably do 50 this coming summer
We are glad 10 have Mr.. Cummings
IDENTIFY himself with the social and
business interests Of South Paris.
The town OF Stonehsm loses repre-.
SentstiOn St this term of court. Wher
The Juror was drawn il was found that
there was only one name in the jury-bo1
aud that man had moved out of town
This is in the same line with the report
made by StOnehsm man 10 the Repuo
lean County Committee in the recent
campaign. He claimed that one aftel
another supposed Democrats were sp
pointed 70 the office Of ballot Clerk anc
each 10 turE resigned on the GROUND
'.'AN l4r Was utl NOtluS t1C LSht'~Aess'
ticket this year. Finally one loys
Brysnite was found but he could no
read nor write.
Ii is reported that wsyland Seminar,
az Washington, ID. c., is about TO chang
It's location and enlarge It's scope. HI
seminary is an institution for the eduea
ton Of colored people in which all Pari
people take pride, as native Of Paris
Rev. G.. NJ. Z. King, ID. d., has been q
the head Of il for over thirty years. Tn
change is TO be made because the Ian,
now occupied has become very valuable
aud is worth more 10 sell than 10 oecup.
Tor school purposes. The new location
Is within the District of Columbis, bu
outside the limits Of the city Of Wash
ington. The enlargement Of the institu
ton will consist in the addition Of In
dustrial and college departments to tn
seademieal department now existing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09

II
The Little Androsccggin Sunday
School Association will meet at the Bap-
list church, Norway, next Thursday.
The full programme is given in the Nor
way column. All Sunday School work
ers and parents are cordially invited and
any others who may desire to attend.
Powers second popular concert We'd
nesday evening OF this week, by Gala
hans symphony Orchestra Of Lewiston,
sixteen men, Fred Robinson, xylophone
soloist, Frank Z. Knapp, cornet soloist,
Fred A. Given, violinist, Miss Olive Mae
Stuart, reader. Sale Of seats now open
at Shurtleiirs.
Wallace r. Atkins has been removed
from his position rs baggage master at
the station, and Judson Fiield IL now
acting in that capacity. Miss Williams,
day telegraph operator, has also been
discharged, but temporarily reinstated.
This makes an almost complete change
in the force at this station within year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-03
g., o,Jer Of The Board ~ Drectors
10y o'o' F. -. WORCESTER. Secretary
NC. 0, THE LAKE SHORE 4 MICHIGAN SOUTHERN

Of
o"'Se =" '' RAILWAY co.
CLEVELAND ONO. Marsh i1th 100;
NOTICE is hereby given that n Special Meet.
~ Ing Of the stockholders OF The Lake shore and
,,,.,san southern Railway Company has duly
and will be held tho CoWpanys PRINCIPAL ONCE
ss 80 CicVeinnd. the STATE Of Ohio. Thursdny.
a. 1N,h Ssy OF May. 1897. nj 10 O'clock A NJ for
~ nr,ose Of considering. voting and deciding whether
Sockboidsrs o. Company shall consent; and shall
-, said Company through Ito Board Directors
and proner officers 10 execute and 70 deliver issue
a. honds Tor an aggregate principal exceeding
go ooo 900 payable June 1897 bearing .aterest the
80. ,hre. One-hGif Of one per annun.
navabe semiannuay both PRINCIPAL and interest
gold OF the ln.ted States Of present
~ weight ard hIenesS. and security
.cn hands 20 make ard execute and q deliver
rr,,., ,.ounany ia the CIT. ~ e~York.
thnr trustee or 10 be designated by board
- I,rar,ors mortgage u any all ~ the railroads.
interests equipment and franchises income
Of ;he iane Shore AMI Michigan Southern Railway Com
and t. increase the indebtedness Of
siwev company the extent that said aggregate prln.
tsI sum shall exceed the existing Indebtedness Of
compary; consent ~ and approx" u any mort
presented 20 said meeting for securing
,hs saiI bonds. anG rsVfy the Proceedings Of ,he
oard OF authorizing such bonds and mortgage
Nv order o. the Board - - Iectoi-
IVY f. n. WORCESTER Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-03

prices VIII shcw handsome gains. even though
,nc supreme Court decision should he against
the JOINT Traffic Association. II assoca tions
cannot ne maintained in one form they will ,be
IN another. The days of ruinous railroad rite
wars are over The oWnere Of the roads viii no
longer tolerate the waste of revenues They
nave had u pay too dearly for that sort Of thing
IN the way not only Of lost dividends. but In as
scFs'nenis III the reorganization Of properties
thrown into bankruptcy by raie.cutting and
proiliSate managcnents. Some Of the CONNER
cial concerns have abandoned their factor agree
ments because Of the opinion of counsel that
they were covered by iii" Trans Missouri de-
cision. yet they have adopted other measures
which produce the same results.
1t Is curious to note the course OF the coal
stocks I'm connection with the cycle theory In
prices. In lNId-'II the coal stocks broke after
the large decline In other stocks. Ten years
later the coal stocks were the last to faI. reach
ing their low prices after the Changers and the
trunk line shares had begun to improve The
coal stocks are not now as low as they were
decade ago. bu: the decline then started from
much higher level
Prices for last sales of the principal active
stocks to-day, compared with the final figures OF
Yesterday. follows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-03
STATE OF NETWORK.
COmptrOller'S Office

BUREAU OF CANAL AFFAIRS.