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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12
aAsTaoNoMIc CHIPS.

The epicure has forgotten the clam
and Is now for getting the oyster.
Every dinner Il not feast; but cum
ming cook can make It 20.
Many graves have been dug BY the
frying-pan; and 10, the sext0n's assist
aat still holds its grip on the kitchen.
TIE symmetry Of dinner lies In tho
choice, rather than the abundance, Of IT.
dlaAes.-Table Talk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

The left vertical Of 5, beginning ut the
bottom. "a dwelling places" the upper
horizontal Of 5. n planet; the vertical OF 8.
ga head covering" the horizontal Of 8,
"a resinous suhstsnce;" the vertical Of 8,
. rodent: the horizontal Of s. an article Of
furniture. Continuing In the same order,
''the extension Of a roof Of house" .
number. the last name Of an American
humorist, the close Of day, part Of the
head, dark colored bird, point Of the
compass. a very sweet substance, ian NJ
firmative, 4" 1.-The ocean, part Of . cir
Gle, "a lid. IA jingle Of words. "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

After using a 10 cent trial size OF Ely's
Cream Balm you will be sure to buy the
50 cent size. Cream Balm has no equal
Ia curing cstarrh aud cold In head. Ask
your druggist for 1t or send 10 cents to
rs.
ELY BROS, Sc Warren Street., N. Y.
City.
l suffered from Catarrh three years It
got so bad could not work; used two
bottles of Ely's Cream Balm and am en-
tlrelv we'll; | would not be without IT,
A. C, Clarke, 34l Shawmut Avenue,
Boston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12
No. Yl3.-A Rj<ldIa.

your knee:
II swirns, and II also sails over the sra
II warblcs and trills in the top % the tree
Sometimes 10 has one tail: sometimes 10 has
nine.
Come. tell me the name % this strange beast Of
mine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

"Burdock Blood BItters entirely cured
me Of . terrible breaking out all over
my body. It Il a wonderful medicine. -
Miss Julia Elbridge, Box IS. West Corn
well, Conn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

"No, we don't permit our names to 20
10 the directory, don't you know" "And
why not?" $50 deuced common. don't
you know. Why, last year my name was
sandwiched In between q garbage col
lectah and . city councilman! It's q
fact, pom honah."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

A Wrong Diagnosis. Spudds-Young
Hawkins seems very pensive tonight.
Do you suppose that he has fallen In
love: Spstts-Oh. no. He Is only
breaking In q pair Of tight shoes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12
THE BEST COUGH CURE

THE BEST COUGH CURE
b Shiloh's Cure. A neglected cough b
Cure. Sold BY r. A. ShsstleG, South
ARE YOU MADE
miserable by Indigestion, Constipation,
Dizziness, Loss Of Appetite, Yellow
Skin? Shil0h's vitaliser 10 positive
cure. Sold by r. A. Shurtlen, South
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

An Explanation. Ethel-Wonder ~hy
Good Friday IL called Good Friday?
Freddv-why, you s'prise me ;its named
after Robinson Crusoe's faithful servant,
Of course.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12
A GREAT GERMANS PREsCRIP.

A GREAT GERMANS PRESCRIP-
TON.
Diseased blood, constipation, and KID
ney. liver and bowel troubles are cured
ny karl's Clover Root Tea. Sold by r.
A. Shurtled, South Paris.
A BABY'S LIFE SAVED.
"My baby had Group and Was saved
by Shiloh's Cure" writes Mrs. j. B.
Martin Of Huntsville, Ala. Sold by F.
A. Shurtlefr, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

For Itching Piles, irritation OF the
gcnitals. or itching In any part ri the
body. Doan's Ointment IL worth its
weight In gold. No matter how long
standing the trouble, Doau's Ointment
will not fail to give instant relief.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

I. A precious stone. 3. A choice body.
8. A willow twie. .. Relating To the
manners. ). A physician.
!. Pcrforations. 2. A tree. 3. Made OF
fa1. l. Levels or sinooths 5. Meaning.
I. An ornament. 2 Dark wood. 3. To
hurt. 4. wearipess. s. A female name.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

Miss Singleton-They tell me that
happy marriages are rare. Tell me, did
you ever have any trouble with your
husbauds Mrs. May Tedd-No trouble
that recollect, except 10 getting him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12
A Meas Swin,.ie.

Mistress Did you ask for milk bread?
Donestic-ies mum
What IA snissrabl. little loaf they gave
ycn,''
Yes. mann. It's my opinion. mum,
that that haler Is using condensed milk "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

Quite different. Penelope-what did
he send you for . wedding present.
Psuline-Cut glass. Penelope-Ah,
table ware, suppose? Psuline-No-a
necklace.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor OF the last
will and testament OF
CYRUS SPAULpiNG, late Of BuckheId.
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds "A the Law directs. All persons having
tenants against the estate OF said deceased arr
desired 20 present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested ~ make pay
meut Immediately.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12
The Spelling Lesson.

Inc Sp<IfInG Lf<sou.
''Clsss r. Attention. Benny"
The teacher sid spell aunt"
But Benny held his head down
And said. Tn 'fraid 80
The next time that his turn came
Twas y: tho word began"
But Benry only stammercd.
Il don't believe 49,"
The third time. though be- tried 10.
He couldn't spell ''un,te."
well. Benny " said the teacher,
spell wrong He spelled IL 'ssss.
Youths Companion
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

Have you esrsche. toothscha, sore
throat, pains or swellings of any sort?
A few applications ri DR.. Thomas Elec-
trio Oil will bring relief almost instantly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

Consumpsion 10 ths aataral resslt Of .
neglected. cold. DR.. Woods Norway
Pine Syrup carss coughs, bronchitis,
asthnA, and oil lung troubles down 70
Ithe vsry bsg0srIAnd q consumption.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

His Complaint. Prison Reformer 60
convict -Have you any complaint? Con-
vict-Well, I'd he better satisfied II
wasn't locked up.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator with the will
annexed Of the estate Of
LYDIA 8. FRENCH, late OF Porter.
In the County OF oxford, deceased. AMI given
bonds rs the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately.
Sept. slst, 1887. EDGAR +. GENTLEMAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

Mrs. Howso-Did the butcher send the
lob.ters: Bridget-He did, mum, but |
sent them back. They wuzn't ripe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12
MUSIC while you wait

sell Confectionery. Tobacco and Cigars.
viii give you q tune on The Graphopbone
with every IS cent?, worth you buy. You can
hear Band. Banjo. Orchestra, singing. etc.
WI. WINCHESTER,
q Pleasant 81, South Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12
STATE OF MAINE.
Corxrr TREASURES orr,cr.

COUNTY or OXFORD.
COUNTY TREAsURKR's oFYICE,
South Paris. Maine. Sept. q, 1887.
The following list containing the aggregate
amount Of costs allowed In each criminal case -
audited and allowed ut the September term
lsT Of the Court Of County Commissioners for
said County Of Oxford and specifying the court
or magistrate that allowed the same and before
whom the ease originated is published In &C
eoriance with the provisions Of Sec. 10 Of Chap.
liz and OF Sec IL Of Chap 1856 Of the Revised
Statutes Of the State Of Maine:
BEFORE HoRwAY MUNICIPAL coUKr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12
No sss.-rrssr...,v. Nu-eric.i.


comes once in thousand yeerS;
2 leads ever in acts and ARREARS:
9, Is akin 10 rich and poor;
LIZ. 8 you find AZ your door:
lie. & T. Is something we now;
as il cio~e by wherever you 60;
a. s. u Of strict ds fnition;
3. s. G. prevents repetition;
tand for another must stand
To l. s. a take your needle IN hand;
8 and - a measure OF space:
eand has n mothers face:
al, s Is 10 tangle and mix:
rs by your side forever you M:
So 10. is productive % pain.
So 10. II. 20 ta-tics pertain.
Ny whole Is science, exact and precise
To u-r 10 needs skill In sign and device.
Though some Of its parts are acknowi
ed1rd not pure,
Still praise for liz truth will always en-
drre.
No. s30. -BsAsoAmsat.
What al farmers have TO do. hshesd.
And leave u noise that IL by cattle made
Again and find yourself in debt. instesd.
Once moc behcad. part u n fowl . displayed
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12
LOST BANK BOON.
Two Farms for sale.

Ny home farm Of IS acres 81 auI 3. En- & a.e
Snd the ret In wood and pasture '.r N te
Vest pastures In Paris. Cool fLr .i1s-,
tith Aood cellars under both FHsr. tAri
20 80 apple trees. ~ pear tree. cult. tii... -ils
berries and raspberries. grape. ant f.-r.- q.
apple eions set four years ago Hur come AZ
year, and the orchard bore the OH year l7
cakes Of ice, - inches square. D. iHrf.. i..A At
packet. Maple orchard. Place cut. 'ru b
IS tons Of hay, have cut twp Cruu- .n -.H
acres for two years. Flowing moe; .rr '1r
next year. Can now all bot 'ir an q
machine. Il all level Scho0. huG-' a 'Uu
2 IL miles from south Pari.. IN Hal 'rt
Or will sell the 4. 7. Maxim place .t H acres,
with lot OF wood AMI timbcr.
y. VI. PENIE1
Box Ice, south Par. Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed executor of the estate OF
JOHN H. FOSTER. late OF GREENWOOD,
In the County ~ oxford, deceased, and given
bonds "a the law directs. All persons htvins
demands against the estate Of sald deceased are
desired u present the same for settlement, aud
all indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
mcnt Immediately.
Sept slst, tsa1. Z. HOWARD LANE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12
NERVES ON EDGE.

I was nervous, tired, irritable and
cross. Karl's Clover Root Tea made me
we'll and happy.-MRs. e. B. woRDEN.
Sold BY +. a. 6hurtle6, South Paris.
CAPTAIN swEENY. U. 8. A.,
San Diego, CAL, says: sShiloh's Catarrh
Remedy 70 the 6rst medicine have ever
found that would do me any good. !"
Price 10c. Sold By +. A. Shurtleff,
South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

All she blanks represent words which
lyme together;
Alice wandered toward the -,
Gathering here and iherr A..
Sudsienly -he saw A..
Looking very wide -,
which mace her very bone 10 -
And every separate nerve TO -.
She ssixeJ hong neelcctcd -
Some che hsd left beside the -
And did well aimed buffc; -,
Designed the reptiles life 20 -.
A. now her head began 10 -.
She downward STOPPED her thirst TO -.
Then did Reluctantly -
The piccirets % the lovely -
And FASTENED 10 her home to -,
That YOU today may take the -.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

No peruoa q peaceful Mid
Vim wear me On hts fnce.
D-head ma. and you'll surely and
A monks hood In my place.
DcheAd again. and you will sse
A bird whosr symbol all would b.
Curtail me now and bring TO view
A pretty boat that's laree and truA.
Dehead, curtail me, then behold
An animal by farmers sold.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06

A select social is to be held Friday evening
next in Affair fall An attractive prosram
has been arranged 10y the committee, consist
ing of r. l. Hathaway, j. II. Roberts, A. N.
Thurber and 4. johnson.
The Rhode Island division, l.. A. W., de-
cided upon league button last evening. The
design is round, with triangle Of white in
the center, with the l.. A. W. emblem III IT.
The rest Of the button Is purple with the
words Rhode Island Division"
Friends of Cashier David b. Hall al the Mar
rngansett Hotel were pleased to zee him again
at his post IN the Office of the hotel today. at.
ter couple OF weeks sickness from the grip.
Dave" says he doesn't remember when he
was so sick before.
meeting of the ministers OF the Rhode
Island Association of Free Baptist Churches
will be held at Roger Williams Free Baptist
Church Monday, February s. al 10 o. M Rev.
!. y. hicb Of Taunton will present a paper,
subject, 'Thu Spirit OF the Puritans'
Mis-. Alice Co.eman gave a delightful piano
recital in Mann & Eccles ware rooms last
evening. She was assisted by Miss Anna Mil
Ter Wood, contra TO. Both artists came from
Boston. Inc lTokfan Whn lh'N'ih hN''t fii'
the various selections received appreciation
from discriminating company Of music
lovers.
Born-At Rogerl Williams Park, on.the af-
tcrnoon Of the 5th nstaat. 10 Mr. and Mrs
Hyena. four cubs. he entire family Is rc-
ported 10 bc doing wen, bnt the spectators
will not be- allowed 10 see the little ones yet
awhile, as tho disposition Of the parents IL
to make n meal of their little ones II the do.
nestle hearth Is encroachoi upon.
The eriv-r-aiist Cadets gave an enjoyable
entertainment I'm Affair Dramatic Hall last
evening. Besides the Grill exercise there was
a little comedy entitled. prof. Baxtcr's Great
Invention" Tho actors were hDcrnlly ap
| rlaudcd for their cffoits. Tie program als'
includoI vocal and instrumental SELECTIONS and
dancing. The drill prize winners were FER
geant Wallace C. Ray ~ Company B, and Ser
goant George " Hubbard ~ Company &. The
gold medal was won by Sergeant Hubbard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
THE COTTON AND GRAIN MARKET.

Price, Mccormick & Co., in their advice
20 Allen g. Lynch say Spots in Liverpool
remain unch ,nged Sales today aggregated
600 bales Futures opened unchanged aud
closed quiet and steady at 19-64 net decline.
The statistical position OF cotton Is said to
be: Visible, i,0ls,975, against 4,Oss.4OO last
week and 39l5,50i last year; crop in sight,
7.0fy 2pI, against 6947 l57 last week and $685.
972 last year. The net port stocks are now
s7O,sll bales, against 9ls, 800 last week and
765 27G last year. Net stocks in New York
are now 273, ,S52 bnles. Exports for the week
were lG5 l57 bales. against 49, last year.
Receipts from plantations aggregate 7i,"s
bales. against los, 5,l last week and sdsSi last
year."
There was very little wheat for sale today
and, naturally, prices were somewhat higher.
In the cables as quoted by Sullivan, Morris
& Co., Liverpool closed steady at the decline
with a fair demand. Corn was stea1y at the
decline in London wheat and corn closed
steaay and quiet. Berlin wheat quiet. The
Argentine shipments were: Wheat, 1900
bushels; earn, 10000 bushels.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
IN THE
kx**$

The market today was extremely inactive
and while the various securities We're heaVy
prices did not break materially.
The market was also heavy in London at de-
clines Of rs 10 "a per cent. -. Paul closed
equal to IS rs, which was Ia below the hg'
ures Of last Saturday: Louisville was S012' or
per cent lower than last weeE. Northefn
Pacific preferred is equal TO 's 3s, an advance
of two points for the week. Foreign houses
in New York sold little Louisville and ST.
Paul on balance.
The bank statement today, which was rath-
or encouraging, was: Reserve. decrease s4''
Cos 2oo; loans, increase, sS,7f7,sOO; specie de-
crease Sl25, 1907 legal tenders, decrease, ~ .
075,O00; deposits, increase, S5GO,OO, circu!a'
tion. decrease. 81 $4,000.
The statment OF New York Central for the
month Of January shows decrease in earn
ings OF $3.50 and the earnings OF Texas
Pacific in the fourth week OF Jnarary IN
or ased $677.
The appearance OF G. Franklin Nugent q
Co. Is weekly market letter in IA new form was
freely CONNIE upon today, and always
with words Of commendation. Instead Of the
usual typewriter page, the firm now issues
four-page paper that is filed with the informs'
ton that will be of the greatest interest &c
those who follow the market Besides the
general gossip and the statistics given, the lit
tie paper contains IA resume of all the markets
and there Is no doubt that the publication
will be fully appreciated by both spectators
and investors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
SENT TO AN AUDITOR.
Latest Phase in the Horton and
Maine Litigation.
Mr.. Miller, Counsel for Mr.. Main, Wanted
Jury Trial.

Attorney Angus. 8. Miller appeared in
the common pleas court this morning and
very strongly opposed in tehalf of Her
bert s. Maine the motion OF Charles A.
wilson counsel for Herbert s. Horton to
have the case of Horton VS.. Maine sent to
an auditor.
Judge Douglas presided at the disposal
of the motion calendar and notwith-
standing Mr.. Millsr's vigorous protest
decided the motion made by Horizons
counsel should he granted. The choice
Of an auditor was left TO be agreed upon
by counsel.
Before bis honor announced his deci-
sion Mr.. Miller said he would admit the
account between Mr.. Horton and Mr..
Maine on which he, ss counsel for Mr..
Maine lad taken an appeal from I'll Q
municipal court TO tie correct. He would
then 90 'efore the Appellate Court and
ask for jury trial In support of his de-
mana Tor jury trial he said the deci-
81 IN OF Chief Justice Duriee in the ca e
of Francis es. Baker reported In the 11th
II. |. Rep-rts the right of trial by jury
was invioiable one.
Judge Douglass thought the decision
did not sustain Mr.. MiIler's contention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
NOT HIS NAME.
Australian Murderer IS
Not Lee Weller.
His Claim to Name DiSpr0ved
by Engineer Elliot.
The Prisoner Has Made an Offer 10
TurD Queens Evidence.

San Francisco. CAL, Feb. 6.--Thst the
murderer Frank Butler alias Richard
Aschs ha no claim to the title Lee Weller
has en- shown ny Edwin Elliot an inti-
mate friend of Weller. Elliot after visit
to the city prison says that Butler bears
not the slig ghtest Iesem blancc 10 the dead
captain. Elliot is engineer Of the Austria
lian steamer Monowai. Captain Petrieo
OF the ship Oliver Bank also visited the
prison with tie intention Of Identifying
Butler as Richards IS he had shipped with
him ss an able seaman in 1853.
The Australian detectives now in the
city TO take Butler back for trial are
jupilant over an alleged confession mace
by Butler to detectivel Cooney. Butler,
1t i, said, told the county sheriff he was
innoce0t, but two other men had forced
him to accept part of the dead mans be-
longings, afterwards found among his
(Butler's effects). Butler told CJoney II
the polics would aid him TO capture the
two alleged murd6rers OF Weller he would
turn states or Queen's evidence against
them when the case came TO trial. The
police are confident that Butle. will make
disclosures in few DAYS believing that
ne is weakening un Ter conf nement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
The Deac0nS Won.

IheSsry in the case of Brother bing-
ham B. Thomas against Deaons Nelsor,
Morgan and William NJ. Greene OF tie
Congdon street Baptist Church, after be
ing out a few moments this afternoon
returned with verdict in favor OF the
defendants. Brother Thomas sued to re-
cover $1,000 for an assault alleged 10 nave
been committed on him by the defen-
dants at the church last February. The
deacons denied using any force, but ad-
mitted they tried to restrain the actions
of Brother Thomas who was very excited
on the evening referred to by him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
HE HAS DEPARTED.
Thomas Booth Says He'd Rather BE In
Hall Than Do Business Here.

Mr.. Thomas Booth, son OF the late Thomas
Booth. who has had the management OF the
Eddy street saloon property since his father 5
death. has disappeared. He left town week
n @ without notice and his friends have not
been informed Of his whereabouts, although
IT is suspected that .he is on his way to Eng
land.
A letter, dated NewYork was received from
him, which said that he would rather pe IN
jail than do business in Providence.
He was manager of the place which had
been left to his son, a boy years DID, living
at Edgewood.
Before leaving he withdrew his deposit IN
n local bank and at Norwich IT was found he
had withdrawn his savings of ten years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
SUSPECTED MURDERERS
Montreal Authorities Thought They
Were in This City.
Were Not Found, However, and Bos-
ton Is Now Being Searched.

Boston, Mrss., Feb. 6-Bos!on inspec-
tors 9 searching this city and yirinity
for three men who are wsnted 10 tell
Whist they know about murder which
O eutred in DECEMBER last. Frederick
Lin,el, n citizen of Montreal. was muir
deed there by three men, who 1t is be-
lisved are Italians. The affair wss
slrouded in great mystery for several
SACKS. Ihe police arrested an ltslisn
named Pasctlo Cia'lo. The Alontr' al
authorities. however. were not by any
rcelrs sure that he was the right man,
and recently they received information
Mich Ia ttem to take out Warrants
for tie arrest ,f Dominica Furie.o, GioD
Manetin and a third italian wnose name
Is net knogn.
The Italians left Montreal and fled to
Morr sburr, ont. and high constable
Bisc nette one cf the shrewdest of the
Canadian cfiici ia from there traced the
nea TO Providence, X. |. He and
1seph Keller, Superintendent Of tie
Metropolitan Detective Bureau of Mon
teal went to Providence this week, but
sfter thorough search assisted by Detec-
tive Parker of that city, the men could
nat be found. Detective Parker. how
evr, wi n the aid of an Italian frierd
faunl ttnt the men had cume to this city
and were iu hiding In the Italian colony.
Chief Inspector Watts was calico upon for
fssist nee and he iNme lately notified the
police CT ststion ], Captain Csins pre-
II @. Two inspectors are looking for
the IN itiges ana the Canadian officers
have gone home 10 ewaii developments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
ALLEN HELD.
Endorsed and Collected Check In
tended for Another Of Same Name.

Portland, Me-, Feb. 6.-George H.AiIen,
who obt tsined check intended for
George ii. Allen, and who signed bis
own name to il ard obtained the money
at the bank, was arraigped In the NUM-
cispl Court this morning. charged with
"Haying in his hands and possession on
the dth day of August, 1896, certain
check or order for the payment of money
of the value Of s5l.3I and that then and
there be did publish the same with the
intention TO deiraud."
Allen waived examination. probabie case
was found and bonds placed at $4,000.
surities had not been obtained ct noon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
Searles Not Present.

New York, Feb. G.-During the trust inves'
tigation yesterday 1: was expected that John
A. Searles Of the American Sugar Refining
Company would he on tho stand today, but
he was not present when the committee was
called TO order. Attorney Parsons, who ap
peared for him. said NE was in Washington and
would give evidence before the committee
either in this city or Albany Monday next. The
COMMITTEES win decide this evening what
courss to pursue regarding Mr.. scarles alb
Sencc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
Over 10000 reOple IN
Louisiana Destitute.
Eust Be Supported During
Unfruitful Months.
State Forced to Ask for Assistance
10 Relieve Suffering.

shreveport La., seb. o. Thirty thous-
and people in the State are practically
starving to denth.
Ar lief COMMITTEES which has inspecte
the stricsen pqrishls east Of Shreveport
say this number OF people will have 10 ee
sustained during the unfruitful season.
The State has slseady EXPENDED 5000
for provisions TOR the sufferers and "alls
for funds. AT q meeting beid In shreve-
port under call fof the board of trade,
500, 600 was su bscrit ted.