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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-05
SOuIh HIRAM.

5. I. Stanley has gone to Chatham,
y. H.. TO work this winter.
Frank Stearns and John Mclntire
came home 10 spend Christmas.
Died, Tuesday, Dec. %, Mrs. Olive
Gould, aged 90 years and months.
Lester Weeks and wife returned 10
their home in Quincy, Mass, last week.
Sewsll Fitzpatrick is quite feeble.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-05
NORTH ALBANY.

School closed here Thursday, the last
day Of the old year. and now another year
Ia before Us with Its joys and sorrows all
untried.
The Christmas tree was quite q good
success, goodly number present and
with we'll loaded tree for so small a
place.
Leland Kimball made his parents a
short visit last week. His wife returned
to Gorham with him Monday.
Mrs. Charles Eames Is making her old
neighbors short visit at this place.
wish all the Democrat readers hap
Ply and prosperous New Year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-05
Joys AND GIRLS.
MEssENGER's NOTICE.
T1cE or THE sHxHIrr or oxroRD Co

ME00ENGEB'S NOTICE.
OFFICE or THE sHxRUR or OxSoRD CouufY
STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD, % Paris. Dec. l6th, A. d. lsns.
This Il to give notice, that on the l6sh dsylo
Dec. A. ID. 1S96. warrant 10 Insolvency IA
issued out Of the Court Of INSOLVENCY. foI
said County Of Oxford, against the cstSte o
JOSEPH @. REED Of Grafton,
adjudged 70 be IN Insolvent Debtor, on pefitlpr
Of said debtor, which petition was AIed on ~
lesh day Of Dec, A. d. 1888, 70 which lat nsz =
date interest on claimc b 70 be computsd; q
the payment Of any debts and the DELIVER } =
transfer Of any property belonging 70 aid Deb q
70 him or for bis use, and the delivery and - q
fer OF any property by him are Forbidden nv
that meeting Of the CREDITOR Of said MN (
prove their dcbts and choose one or more ~ ~
60 Of his eseste, win be hch e Court Of r. Il
vency, 10 Be holden u Psris In said countv -
the 30th day Of January, A. d. III. ~
Given under my hand The date nrst 4 =
FRED 4. POTTER, Sheriff.
{. ~ nss.:sgs e - Osss q lssslss.sy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-05
COMING EVENTS.

Dec. ss-oxfor,i County Medical Association
Bethel
Jan. 3-Oxfori Pomona Grange, Norway.
Feb. 3.-DsStrict Lodge, |. .. q. T., South Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-05

A reporter Of the waterville Mail was
rummSging the files OF the Colby Echo
the other day, and back in lS91 he found
an article advocating the formation OF
football team. declaring the game TO be
less dangerous than base ball. Whether
the football played then was the same as
the game Of to-day, Is question that
only few could answer; but any one
who knows anything about base ball
knows that the game as played TODAY IL
vastly less dangerous than In ls''.
Twenty years ago player who protect
ed any portion Of his anatomy, even by
nothing more than a ssin-tight glove,
was regarded with more or less con-
tempt. Now the players load themselves
with srmor, Of one kind and another,
and injuries are rare, whereas they used
TO be expected a. incidental to the game.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-05
CANTON POINT.


A new year close at hand.
Farmers are harvesting their Ice, If
teen inches of blue Ice.
Mrs. c. NJ. Holland IL poorly at this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pitman are visiting at
/. A. Ellis. Mr.. PItman, resides at
North Fryeburg, Maine.
Our new bridge will soon be open
ready for travel. II isa good one and
was needed.
Jasper Barker Is saving ice for Will
Stubs.
A. X. Foster and son are at work on
the new bridge.
Mr.. Bumpus has bought the pine on
|. A. Ellis farm and Ia cutting the same.
School began Dec. 18th, Mr.. Brown,
teacher.
The Ladies' Circle met with Mrs. J. II.
Daley. A good number turned out.
b. B. DALEY has been carpentering
for Columbus Farnum.
The dance at Union Hall was well at
tended Dec. 10Th.
Evening exercises at the Christmas
tree at Union Hall were as follows:
Address and Prayer. Henry McConister.
I
Music, Children.
Reading. Miss Lena N. Packard.
Song. Homer Rowe. Iyis and Harold Hodge
Reading. Miss Boshan.
Tsbleau, Evening Prayer.
Music.
Reading, Miss blackwell.
Music and Song, Mr. and Mrs. j. N. Ludien.
RSsaaaaiing, Miss Magner.
Tabieau. simply to the Cross Ching.
| Song
winnefred Foster and the Misses stubbs.
Music.
Tableau. Star off bethlehem.
Next Ia came Santa Claus. II was fun
for the little ones and some Of the older
ones rs well. Santa made q very good
speech and brought the good boys and
girls some very pretty presents. Mrs.
Il. G. Waite was presented with q very
nice rocking chair from the circle. IL
was a beauty. Mr.. Richards fur coat |;
Elias johnson several useful presents
and A. Delano good supply Of cookies
for his faithful attendance nc Sunday
school.
Our trader, G. NJ. Packard, was out Of
town recently on business matter.
Any one In want OF a fine horse would
do well to call on j. II. Daley.
Prof. w. G. Magner Is some In horse
trading; try him.
Alton Daley Is teaming at Canton
Falls.
The first log train over the new rail-
road Dec. 23d.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-05
ATWOOD 6 FORBE 8,
Edisers and Proprtssers.
6nosax n. ATWOOD. A.E. FoRHHs.

Otherwise tso0 year. single copies cents
ADVERTISEMENTS An legal advertisements are
given three consecutive Insertions for eiS per
Inch IN length of column. Special contracts
made with local. transient and yearly sdvercs
crs.
power' expertenced workmen and Low prices
combine 20 make this department OF our ousa
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-05
NEWRY.

Geo. Spinney spent Christmas with
his daughter, Mrs. Carrie Grover OF
Mason.
We have had one or two warm days.
and the snow Is about gone In places.
Wheels are appearing again on the road.
Mrs. Dianths Aldrich while visiting
at n. 8. Bakers the other day, went out
a few steps on an errand, and slipped
down on the Ice, spraining her wrist
very badly.
d. c. Smith has been hauling hay this
week from Lawrence Searle's for Jim
Spinney.
Orrin Foster is putting In his Ice. The
ice IL foot thick or more and of fine
quality.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-05

The discovery has recently been made
that President Clevelsnd's last order ex-
tending the operation OF the civil service
rules puts the pension examining sur
geons into the list subject TO those rules,
though nobody suspected IL until within
a short time. II that is fact-and there
is some little doubt Of Applicants for
positions on the examining boards must
hereafter submit themselves 20 exsmina-
ton. and the present iucumeents are IN
Office for life or during good behavior
Ii is safe to say that their good fortune
10 that respect is as much surprise 10
them as Il Is 10 everybody else.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-05
SUNDAY RIVER.

Sleighing poor for the want of snow
A good deal Of timber ready to BIZ
hauled out of the woods.
Colds are plenty.
School closed one week In No. or
account Of sickness.
Mrs. Charles Bean ia quite sick.
Mrs. Anterior and daughter have been
to Portland visiting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Trask Of Rox.
bury are in town visiting their parents
Lren Trask with team has gone to
Enrol to work for Mr.. Thurston.
Orrin Littlehale has gone to Charles
town, Mass, for the winter.
Albert Eames Is at home from Bow
dom on q vacation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-05

Mr.. Bryan has gone into the lecture
field, but though his managers demand
star price he is reported as not an en-
tire success a. lecturer. He should be
contented with figuring as the prophet
OF silver, and not think he can capture
the world
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-05

DfFVkttr. TTdnHfHk fHSf ctS'
Window Screens made to order.
Piazza Posts, (whitewood and
PiIe), Turned and sawed Balustrade,
Nevel Posts, Stair Rail and Bal
listers.
Yellow Birch, Rock Maple.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-05

Slashed and Rift So. Pine and
Spruce Flooring.
Western Pine, Cypress, Sycamore,
CHARTERED Oak, whitewood, Gum,
Mahogany, Black Walnut, Cherry,
Oregon Cedar, California Redwood
In stock.
Telephone Connections.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-08
NoN-PARrIsANs WIN IN CHICAGO.
Mixed Ticket OF Republicans ana Democrats
successrul In tho judicial, Election.

hAlJSu hIChCt OF INenuuilCAuu ouu DoWooFAt3
successrul in tho Judicial Election.
CHICAGO. Juno with q few scattering pro-
cincts from outlying districts to be heard from,
It is definitely known that tho non.partisan
Judges ticket was completely victorious in to-
days judicial election, by majoriuos which will
average about 10. 1000.
Tho successful ticket IL: Judge Of Supreme
Court. Benjamin d. Magruder. Rep.; Judge Of
the Superior Court. Theodore Brentano, Rep;
Judges Of Circuit Court, Murray +. Tuley, DEM;
Thomas G. Windes, Dcm.; L. w. Burke, Rep:
r. s. Tuthill, Rep; R w. Clifford, Dem; o. H.
Horton, Rep; A. N. Waterman. Rep; 4. F.
Dunno, Dem. Francis Adams, Dem; Frank
Baker, DOM; Elbridgo Hanecy, Rep; John Glib
bons, Itep.; Abncr Smith. Rep; G. g. Nicely,
Rep; for County Commissioner, Michael
Pctrio.
There was worry little interest In the election.
Previous predictions Of q light vote seemed TO
DO verified. especially during the early hours.
Thousands Of mon who In the spring made II q
point Of going. to the polls 10 cast a ballot for
Harrison. Harlan, Sears, or Hesing, this time
would not take the trouble to step around the
corner TO register their preferences in the mat
ter OF the judgeships. They were willing to let
'some other fellow" do the voting in this In
stance. This was not only true Of the city
wards. but also of tho country districts. Con-
siderably less than half the registered vote was
polled.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-08

WASHINGTON. June 1.-THE Carnegie Steel
Company has made a proposition to the Navy
Department to furnish the diagonal armor for all
the battleships now under construction at the
price to be fixed by Congress or by q compromise
agreement. The Union Iron Works Of San
Francisco has also proposed to purchase and In
stall diagonal armor for the battleship Wiscon-
ain, which II Is now building. under similar con-
ditions. Secretary Long has decided not to do
anything in the matter until Congress has acted.
Bids for constructing q tank at the Washing
ton Navy Yard for testing models of naval yes
sells were opened at the Navy Department to-
day. A number of bids were received. Tho
lowest was that Of the Pennsylvania Iron Com
pany OF Beaver Falls, Pa, at $4,000.
Senator Aldrich was out for a ride on Sunday.
what worse. This unexpected delay In his re-
turn to the Senate will necessitate a further
postponement Of the discussion of the sugar
The nomination of Ellis II. Roberts TO be
Treasurer of tho United States and Conrad n.
Jordan TO DO Assistant Treasurer at New York
were to-day ordered fayorably reported by the
Senate Finance Committee.
Erskine Hewitt, son Of Abram s. Hewitt, and
q. Creighton Webb, brother Of DR.. Seward
Webb Of Now York. hayo boon appointed ad.
ditional secretarieb to the special embassy to
represent the United States at the jubilee cere-
monies.
The Assistant Alphabetically Of Customs for
the port OF New York seems to DO the favorite
once selected by Brooklyn Republicans. An
other Brooklyn man applied for this place to-
day. His name " Carlos Core.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-08
THOUGHT 1T MEANT HIS WIFE.
A Young German strnnEles Himself Because
OF . Note Pinned on His Door.

A Young German strnnEles Himself Because
OF . Note Pinned on His Door.
LocKPoRT, N. V. June last Friday Law
renee Hemmer, a young German, deliberately
strangled himself to death. No cause for the act
was known at the time, but now 1t seems that
he committed the desperate deed because of an
innocent note which he misintcrpreted as re-
f~ecting upon his wife. Hemmer and family up
to three weeks ago resided in the same house
with his widowed sister. who cleaned stores for
n livelihood. She was engaged by a storekeeper
to clean. his store on the night of May g.. He
changed his plans, and going to the house where
he thought the widow still lived to inform her
of the fact, and finding no one at home, he
pinned on the door this note:
Don't come tonight; will let you know"
Hemmer on coming homo found the mysterf-
Gus message. He made inquiries and learned of
the MERCHANTS visit to his house during his abb
sence. The next morning he went to the store
and loudly demanded where he could find the
proprietor. The merchant did not appear, but
just then his sister anne in and endeavored to
explain the note. Hemmer would not accept
the explanation and abused his sister. 1t Is not
known that he quarrelled with his wife. but the
day he strangled himself she was away visiting.
All declare that Mrs. Hemmer's character Is ir-
reproachable. and 1t is believed the husband was
the victim of a note which Internationally
aroused an insane jealousy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-08

Now York Hospital suppresses Details OF Her
Death There.

New York Hospital suppresses Details OF Her
Death There.
Mrs. Rosa Gilbert, wife of Morris Gilbert, q
Wholesale shoe dealer, died last evening in the
New York Hospital. Of poisoning by ammonia.
A man name Ludlam, who acts as superintend-
emit OF the hospital. gave orders to suppress all
details concerning the case, and telegraphed
merely this despatch to the Coroners' office:
NEW YORK HOSPITAL June 2.
Woman suicide died here OF mmonia poisoning.
At the hospital a SUN reporter was informed
that no one had died there within the past three
days. although 1t was learned from another
source that five bodies were in the hospital
morgue. Ono of the Ave was that Of Mrs. Gil
bert. She was taken to the hospital last Friday.
The hospital record shows that Policeman
Hay Of tho Delaney street station was detailed
at tho hospital to see that she did not escape.
All this was denied ut the hospital last night.
The entry on the Delaney street police blotter
concerning Mrs. Gilbert reads as follows:
Rosa Gilbert, SO years old, attempted suicide
at 432 Grand street. June 4. at 2 p. NJ, and was
removed to the New York Hospital, after being
attended by DIR. Hall Of 252 East Broadway.
Drank quantity Of household ammonia. Placed
under arrest by Patrolman Hay"
The woman's husband. who was found at tho
Grand street address, said last night that Mrs.
Gilbert drank the ammonia in mistake for med
icine which had been prescribed by her physician.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-08
TAMMANY LURES FOR LABOR.
blair for ReGister. Bausch for Coroner, AMI
Asaeuiblymen Beyond COunt-

blair FOR Register. Bausch for Coroner, and
Assemblymen BEYOND COunt-
The Executive Committee Of the Working
mems Political League, 1t was stated yesterday.
will meet to-day or tomorrow and issue q call
for a meeting to organize thoroughly. 1t was
learned yesterday afternoon that q number Of
Central Labor Union delegates have been In
duced to Join the league on the superstition that
Tammany Hall will "give labor twenty-five
nominations for Assembly" besides . county
office.
A prominent delegate to the Central Labor
Union, who refused to Join the league, says that
IL tho league believes any such rubbish as that
II believes It because 1t wants TO and not boz
cause there Is the slightest ground for the belief;
THE Workingmen's Political League" said
this delegate, ais going to nominate George
Blair, the box manufacture, for Register. as
we'll as Jacob L. Bausch for Coroner. When It
comes to nominations for keeps, the people who
think they will be nominated for Assembly will
be- thrown overheard. and the fight will be mado
on Blair and Bausch."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-08
Nominations and Confirmation.

WASHINGTON. June Tho President to-day
nominated Herbert w. Lewis of Maryland 10 DO
Superintendent of Charities Of the District Of
Columbia, and Ensigns Benjamin Wells, Jr..
Newton A. McCully. and Levi G. Bertolette to DO
Lieutenants Uunior grade) in the navy. Mr..
Lewis was for some years prominent In chart.
table work in Minnesota, and is recognized as
one of the foremost experts In the United States.
He is a member of tho international Conference
of Charities and Con ections. and had charge OF
the section relating to child-caring work at the
national meeting last June.
These nominations were. confirmed to-day:
William e. Andrews of Nebraska, Auditor for
the Treasury Department; William w. Brown
OF Pennsylvania, Auditor for the War Depart
ment; William 1. Penteld Of Indiana, Solicitor
ada OF Indiana, Consul at Vera Cruz, Mexico;
also various Postmasters. including John Alfred
at Leadville, Col, and various naval promotions,
headed by Commander Richard F. teary to DO
Captain.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-08
CHICAGO ELEVATOR FAILS.
Threo Persons Hurt In an Accident in n Dear.
born Street building.

Threo Persons Hurt in an Accident in n Dear
born Street building.
CHICAGO, June THE passenger elevator In
the building at 95 Dearborn street fell from tho
second story to the basement at ! O'Clock this
afternoon. The car struck the floor at the bot
tom Of the shaft with great force. and the two
heavy iron weights at tho top foil. striking tho
top OF the cage and crushing 1t in.
A. Z. Van Punish Of 4ls Fourteenth place.
who was In charge Of the car, tainted. The thrco
passengers. Thomas MCGEE. Fred Dinocn of 800
Wabash avenue, and Albert Doherty, n clerk in
tho office of Skakel g. Co. were seriously injured
and badly frightened.
Scores of persons were on the main floor of tho
building at the time OF the accident, ana tho
crashing OF the car when 1t reached tho base
ment created IA small panic. The men in the
elevator were unable TO reach the basement door
of the shaft for several minutes after tho acci-
dent. Then MCGEE mado his way, to the door,
and, after opening 1t, assisted the remaining
passengers out.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-08
REPUBLICANS LAUGHED LAsr.
They HAD = Quorum and . Majority 10 AdjourI
the House Until Thursday.

A1O A41S NV - ~ cISS
the House Until Thursday.
WASHINGTON, Juno Leader Bailey to-day
signalized his return to Washington by Off
cially promulgating a policy for the minority in
the House Of Representatives. 1t was to the
effect that so long as the Cuban resolution
passed by the Senate and the Nelson Bank
ruptcy bill remained undisposed OF, they would
feel compelled to object to the three day ad-
journments.
Upon q division Of the House on Mr.. Gros-
venor's motion to adjourn the vote stood: Yeas,
70; nays, 30. The announcement was greeted
with laughter and applause by the Democrats.
while Mr.. Grosyenor demanded the yeas and
nays. The roll call resulted in the adoption Of
Mr.. Grosvenor's motion by q vote of 81 TO 70.
While Speaker Reed was endeavoring to an
nounce the result Mr.. Terry made the point
that in the absence of a quorum the House
could adjourn only from day to day. The
Speaker notified the gentleman from Arkansas
that he was proceeding upon the false assump-
ton that there was no quorum. beside those
who voted. he said, eleven members are re-
corded present, and the House therefore stands
adjourned until Thursday" Then the Ropubli.
cans laughed and clapped their hands.
By unanimous consent two bridge bills were
passed; also Q joint resolution authorizing the
Secretary of War to receive for instruction at
West Point, without expense to the United
States. Carlos Gutierriz, son Of a prominent citi-
zen of Salvador.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-08
CTS TO RELY ON K1RTUE.
Chairman CuttinE Talks PoItics - . Few
OrEnnization In Harlem.

Orgnntnnttoh IN hhhFteus
Tho Christian Citizenship Committee held q
mass meeting in Harlem last night to make
known the fact that 1t is going TO help teach
New Workers how the metropolis ought to be
governed under the now charter.
Two hundred persons were present, half Of
them women, and many Of the latter were gray
haired. L. 6. Stone of tho Christian Endeavor
Union acted as Chairman.
The Rev. William Justin Harsha said that tho
Christian citizenship Committee was non-parti-
san, but that 1t was necessary for 1t 10 discuss
politics and nominate candidates for Office in
the Greater New York. because the constantly
increasing immigration Of foreigners required
that enlightened citizens teach the newcomers
who to vote for to secure good goyernment;
Chairman OF tho Citizens Union, and asked the
audience der Il e pray for the sg Nc, Of the Union .d;S I,
community. 1t Is designed to show whether the
people have got common sense enough to take
the government into their own control. The
national parties haven't anything to do with
the management of local politics or affairs.
Honest mon have no chance to INSERT their
scquently the Citizens Union means to put into
nomination men whose virtue and ability will
DO a pledge of their fitness to hold Office.
at asks no favors from any party and relies
upon tho virtue Of the community to support
t Tie ies s%n % asse ancient rhS f FiorePpt aiTposss ov to nGllSw
that set up the inscription oyer Its. Government
building, Jesus Christ has boon elected King
and in spirit, IL not in word, put that inscription
over tho portico Of every department of the city
g%oyernmcnt that, shall DO ruled BY, Its officials"
ran for Assembly in 1896 and. was defeated, in.
troduced Magistrate JOB Hedges. Mr.. Hedges
told his auditors, that they were far ahead Of
thousands Of immigrants on the east and west
sides Of town who were about to become voters,
looked to them for the inspiration Of true citi-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-08
COZ. HASTINGS WON'T HELP THEM.
Tells the IeGislature They Mast Continue In
Some Way TO Make both Ends Meet.

Some Way 10 Mako Both Ends Meet.
HARRISBURG. June last week Senator
Grady offered a resolution in the Senate calling
upon Gov. Hastings to point the way out of the
revenue dilemma in which the Legislature finds
itself at this late day in the session by reason OF
the uncertainty over the constitutionality OF the
direct inheritance tax and other matters.
The resolution WAS regarded by the Governors
friends as an effort on the part Of his enemies in
the Legislature. who are hot over his recent
vetoes. to place upon him the responsibility Of
finding new sources OF revenue. 1t was set
forth in the resolution that 1t is customary for
the General Assembly to call upon the Governor
for such suggestions as to matters Of State as he
may feel disposed to make.
Tonight the Governor sent to the Senate a
communication which is taken to mean that he
will continue the swing Of the veto axe with the
same regularity as heretofore. The Governor
said he had already furnished the information
desired In his annual message. and that II was
the duty of the Legislature TO find new ways. OF
revenue. He declared that tho time was ripe
for the reduction OF salaries of State officials,
and that the solemn duty Of the State to provide
for the public schools. charitable and penal in
situations was paramount.