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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08

Mr.. q. ID. Stinchiield Of Auburn will
conduct the rehearsal Of the Norway
and South Paris chorus this Monday
evening.
The clothing firm of Moves 4 Andrews
OF Norway has dissolved, the dissolution
dating Feb. LIST. l.. b. Andrews Of this
place retires from the firm, and the
business win be continued by +. IL.
Noyes.
A farmers institute is 10 be held in
Grange Hall, Thursday of this week
Fuller notice and programme OF the
meeting will be found in another place.
A baked bean dinner will be served by
the ladies OF the grange. For those out
side OF the grange, 10 cents viii be
charged.
Mark Leach died Saturday noon, after
an illness of several months, at the age
of 50 years. Mr.. Leach has been In the
employ of the Grand Trunk as section
man for many years, and wss highly
respected citizen. He leaves vile,
three daughters and a son. The funeral
will be held at his late residence at
O'Clock tuesday.
Stony Brook Lodge, No. Isl, y. f. q
T., requests all members TO be present
at the next regular meeting on Feb. .,
when the lodge expects to initiate SIX
candidates. The degree staff will have
charge of the work. A cordial invita-
ton Is extended TO all members OF Lake
side Lodge, No. l71, Of Norway. Cake
and hot coffee will be served TO all.
Lorlng Starbird took a drive Sunday
from Market Square down TO the bridge
BY Billings mill, in somewhat unusual
style-lying on his face. with one hand
hanging 70 the reins and the other To the
side of the sleigh. IL wasn't any joking
matter 10 him at that time, but he hung
on well, and, strange 10 say, got out OF
IL without any injury.
Paris Grange initiated two members
At their regular meeting last Saturday
\ good literary entertainment is carried
out at each meeting, also interesting
questions discussed and good degree
Of interest manifested by the members.
The grange are 10 make an addition OF
about thirty volumes TO their library
soon. The entertainment at the hall
= tturday evening was very good aud
quite well attended considering the
storm and bad travelling. At its close,
cake and coffee were served 10 those
wishing 1t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08
SIXTEEN YEARS AGO


Ask your Grocer to-day 10 show you package
Of GRAlS-O. the new food drink that takes the
place OF coffee. The children may drink Il with.
out Injury "a well - the adult. All who try Il,
IKE it. GRAIN.O has that rich seal brown OF
Mocha or Java, but Il IL made from pure grains.
and the most delicate stomach receives it without
Distress. Ia the price OF coffee. lSc. and IS cts.
per package. Sold by all grocers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08

The storm Of last Monday and Tues
day was the severest which this state mas
seen for at least ten years. Everything
was blocked up, and very few steam or
electric cars moved Tuesday. II cost .
great deal to get the snow out OF the
way, but fortunately the storm was not
followed by blow, 30 that the work OF
preparing TO resume traffic could be car
ried on without interruption. In Msssa-
chusetts the snow WAS damp, and wires
were broken by thousands; but In Maine
the snow was dry, and the direct damage
to property was small.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08
BUSINESS NOTICES.

DR.. Larrabee wishes to say to the peo-
pie Of South Paris that bis scale OF
prices Il the same as that Of the other
physicians, and not higher, As some have
understood.
There is nothing equal to success.
The Kelley Institute, l5l Congress st..
Portland, Is daily asserting It's im.
portance and value In meeting the de-
mands made upon It by those who de-
sire to become cured Of rum, opium, and
tobacco diseases, as well 40 of nervous
ness and nervous prostration. Core
spondence solicited.
SIXTEEN YEARS AGO
The Harrington residence, Rockland,
was painted with r. W. Devoe & Co.'S
paint. It's still In good condition: SO
say Farrsnd, Spear & Co. Of that city.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08
Did you make your Grain-0 this way?

Here are the latest directions: Use one tea
spoonful Of Grain-O to two cups Of cold water
Mix the Grain o with half an egg and add the
water he sure to MEASURE After the water
gets TO the boiling point let boil for fifteen
TO twenty minutes. Use cream and sugar TO suit
the taste. II you have not cream use hot milk
A lady said "The first time drank Graib-O
did not Ike II, but after using IL for ten days
and forming the habit. nothing would induce me
10 so back 70 coffee This T. the experience OF
all. IL you will follow directions. measure Il
every time and make IL the same. and try 10 for
ten days, you will not 90 back 10 coffee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08
ANNUAL STATEMENT.

u. s. Branch. BRITISH AMERICA As.
sURANCE COMPANY. Of Toronto. Dominion
OF Canada. Hon. Geo. a. Cox, President i.
II. Sims, Secretary.
ASSETS. DECEMBER 81. iss7.
stocks and bonds. market value, tH6, so 90
Cash In once and Ia bank. ti.6 as? 90
Interest due and accrued. lt.6s' 50
Premiums In due course OF collection. 1905 Is
aggregate assets at actual value, tl 1878 sl
LIABILITIES. DECEMBER 81, lsg1.
Net amount of unpsii losses and
claims, 1893, IS
Amount required 10 safely reinsurc
all out-tanding risks. 5A.i~' 70
Total amount OF liabilities, 7i3216 II
surplus beyond capital, t%.yo 10
W. J. WHEELER & CO., Agents,
south Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08
A SemAlhle Man

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs. u IL curing more Coughs, Colds. Asthma,
Bronchitis. Group and all Throat and Lung
troubles. than any other medicine. The proprie.
sample Bottle Free 70 convince you OF the merit
Of this great remedy. Price &c. and 5Or.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08
THE posTMAsTeRsHIP CAUCUS.
SAMUEL 3. DAVIS WILL BE THE NEXT
POSTMASTER AT SOUTH PARIS.

The postmsstership caucus at South
Paris opened Wednesday afternoon ac-
cording 10 the call, and the polls were
kept open four hours, the voting being
brisk during q part Of the time. On
account OF the condition OF the roads,
which prevented some from getting In,
Il was voted to adjourn to Saturday, and
keep the polls open from l to 3 that
afternoon.
Saturday at 3 O'Clock the ballot was
closed, and the vote was declared As
follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08
ANNUAL STATEMENT.

U. 8. Branch Of WESTERN ASSURANCE
COMPANY OF Toronto, Dominion OF Canada
Incorporated and commenced business In Au-
gust, ISL. Hon. Geo. A. Cox, president; j. j.
kenncy, vice president.
ASSETS December, 81, 1897.
Loans on bond and mortgage (drst
LEM, @U w
Stocks and bonds. market value, l,l6o,sB ~
Cash I'm Office and In bank, 673 u
RiIls receivable. $4,000 o.
Premiums In due course of collection, 1851 ~
Aggregate assets at actual value, tl 40, AZ IL
LIABILITIES December 81 1887.
Net amount Of unpaid losses and
claims, lS,i56 81
Amount required TO safely re insure
all outstanding risks. ssS,s2 "
All other demands, viz: commits
si0ns, etc, N,tsi %
Total smount NJ liabilities alIIiI50 ~
Surplus, so6,sSi -
Aggregate amount of liabilities.
Including surplus, l,'D.aSz IL
WI. WHEELER, Agent,
South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08
ANNUAL STATEMENT.

THE METROPOLITAN PLATE GLASS ms
Co. OF New York. Incorporated snd commenced
business In ls1t Eugene II. Winslow. Prcsl
lent. 3. VIM. Burton. Secretary.
Capital paid up In cash, tlO,SoW
ASSETS, DECEMBER 81, lsg'.
Real Estate owned by the company,
unincumbcred. tl0,W0 20
Stocks and bonds market value, Es.l3! ~
Accounts due for glass sold. lS -
Cash IN ofice and In bank. &s,5S ~
Interest due and accrued, 5S rs
Premiums In due course OF collection. 90 % ~
Plate Giass on hand AIS -
Aggregate assets nj actual value, jls,s;! 81
LIABILITIES, DECEMBER 81. lsT.
Net amount OF unpaid loases and
claims, 300
Amount required 10 safely reinsun
all outstanding risks, 1915 .,
All other demands. commissions. etc, IL, s8 IL
Total amount OF liabilities, except
capitsl .tock and net surplus, 1870 Is
Capital actually paid mp In cash, 10000 ~
surplus beyond capital, s5,lssS
eiadins net sarples. 5i.,sss Sc
j. WALDO NASH, Agent, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08
NORWAY, Feb. 3, lSaS.

Editor Democrat
VIII you please say that ! am stu
working nv petition for postmaster.
and have got a large petition and good
backing, Notwithstanding IL has been re-
DO rted that have withdrawn.
GEO. w. LOCKE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08
STATE OF MAINE.

COUNTY or OXFORD. IS.
Supreme Judicial Court In vacation. !
Bethel. January - A. ID lsss
Upon the foregoing libel. oricrc,i. that the
Libelant give notice 10 the said Libellee u
appear before tie Jus.ic- OF the supreme
Judicial Court, 10 be holden at Paris within AMI
for the County Of oxford. on the nrst Tues
day OF May, A. u. is.s, by Publishing an
aitestcd copy OF said libel AMI this or'ier there.
on. three weeks successfully In the oxford
Democrat. newspaper printed In Paris. 10 our
County OF oxford. the last publication 20 he
thirty days nj least prior TO said first Tues
day OF May, ls9r, that she may there and
then In our said Court appear and show cause, ~
any she have, why the prayer OF said Libelant
should not be granted.
ENoCH FOSTER,
Justice OF the Supreme Judicial Court.
A true copy OF the libel and order OF court
thereon.
Attest CHARLES Y. WHITMAN, Clerk.
GEORGE HA/ES,
ATTY. for Libelant.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08
BORN.

In oxford, Jan. -. TO the wife OF Frank
walker, son.
In Oxford, Feb 2, 10 the wife Of Eugene
Burns. q son.
In Hiram. Jan. -, to the wife OF Charles G
RidIon, q son.
In Hiram. Jan. -. to the wife OF FREEMAN
Sargent, q daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08
DIED.

In South Paris. Feb. 5. James Decring. ages
~ years.
In South Paris. Feb. S, Mark Leach, aged 81
years.
In North Paris, Feb. :, Mrs. David Young.
In oxford. Jan. q. Mrs. Sarah. wife OF Henry
Everett, aged about 40 years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08
WANTED.

To hire q man and his wife. capable, temperate
and trustworthy, TO do the work on my farm In
East oxford, Me. for the year commencing
April let, lS~. Reference required
GEO. D. ROBINSON,
IL Forest Street.
North Cambridge, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08

Rev. Mr.. Carroll's second lecture on
Elijah will b given ct Christ Cnurcn
| next Sunday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08
WANTED.

Travelling salesman To sell most complete line
OF iubricating Oils. Grcascs, Specialize etc, ON
the market Liberal terms 10 proper party
Address,
THE ATLANTIC REFINING Co,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08

trict In the Legislature of 1879. and was fore
man Of ne Srs ,,d suTE ~ .sss ana ;, ,s no
ASHLEY WEEKS Of Kesar Falls, the Porter
rsPresensanys' y Year, Oh: ne Va ooI DIN z
education. He 10 married and has two children.
Mr.. Weeks IL farmer and brickmaker BY &C
cupation, a Republican and Methodist. He has
eeryed AZ selectman and mad Arrni In Porter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08

To the Honorable. the Justice OF the Supreme
Judicial Court, next In be holden at Paris,
within and for the County of OXFORD anil State
of Maine. on the Dirt Tuesday OF May. In the
year Of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ninety eight
RcspcctfuIIy represents Odiliion B. Linnell, Of
Norway. IN the County OF oxford That he was
married ~ Catharine X. Stevenson nc Brt ibton
In the Commonwealth OF Massachusetts on the
day OF February A. ID. 1873. that they iiyei
together "a husband ami wife at said Brighton
and Brookline In the State 81 Massachusetts,.
and at Otished In the State OF Maine. until the
- day OF March. lss.; that the said
Caiharine X. Linneil, wholly regardless Of her
marriage vows and duty. utterly deserted your
iibellant on the day OF Marrb. lssi. and
absolutely refused 10 return n bin. That your
i.ibeliant has resided 10 this State for ten years
now last past.
wherefore he prays right and justice. and that
he may De decreed divorce from the bonds OF
matrimony.
Your nbellant further says that he has made
Giiligent search and IL unable ~ learn the
present residence Of the said Catherine h.
Linncll, and that the same cannot lie ascertasned
By reasonable diligence
Dated ut oxfori. in the County Of oxford. In
the State OF Maine, this 18th day Of January. In
the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ninety eight.
OXFORD, ss.
January g, lsoe.
Personally appeared the above named oiillion
II Linnell. and made oath TO the truth OF the
foregoing statement by him subscribed.
GEORGE HAZES.
Notary Public ~
SEAL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08

aEssENGER'B NOTICE.
OrYIcE OF THE SHERIFF OF OXFORD COUNTY.
STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD, 50 Paris, Jan. e8sh. A. d. LBS.
This is % give notice. that on the 1esh day OF
Jan, A. ID. 1923, q warrant In Insolvency was
Issued out Of the court OF Insolvency for said
County Of Oxford aenipse the estate OF
JOHN L. BRIDGHAM Of Paris,
adjudged 10 be an Insolvent Debtor, on petition
Of said Debtor. which petition was hled on tho
26th day Of JAM, A. d. 1888, % which last named
date interest on claims 10 70 Be compseed; That
The payment Of any debts and tho delivery and
transfcr of any property belonging % said debtor,
10 him or for his use, and the delivery and
transfer Of any property BY him are forb!dden
BY law; That meeting Of the Creditors Of aid
more AssiGnees OF his estate, win be held at .
Court ofInsovency 70 Be holden e PaEis. In said
County, on the leth day Of Feb, A. D. lsoe, q Q
O'Clock In the forenoon.
Given usdsr ny hand IL date Arst above
rHADDEUs CROSS, shsriG.
- 4eeesaoos q odd Oodtt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08

TRADERS AND MECHANICS INSURANCE CO.,
OF Lowell, Mass.
Incorporated and Commenced Business In lsts.
Levi Sprague. President.
Edwin NJ. Tucke, Secretary.
ASSETS, DECEMBER 81. lss'.
Loans on bond and mortgage (hrst
lena. sil9ysss 90
stocks and bonds, market value, 49, o.
Loans secured by colatcrals AMI
Personal loans. 9,..l 90
Cash In Office and In bank, ii ,Sp ..
Interc,t due and accrued, 3rb9 %
gross. is,,5 81
Aggregate assets ut actual value. t,09,.ot "
LIABILITIES, DECEMBER 81, 1897.
Amount required TO safely rc-insure
all outstanding risks, 30, 10
" .icns, etc. 1918 s.
Total amount OF liabilities, Sl.s.5 D!
Surplus, 1s.6's ~
Aggregate liabilities including net
surplus, .Wo4 "
c. II. PRINCE, BuckhelJ, Agent.
A. y. LEWIS, frycburg, Agent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08
MARRIED

In Rumford Falls. Jan. -. by Arthur y
Morrison, Esq. Alonzo Quincy Coolidge and Ida
Bell Scott, both OF Rumford Falls.
In Norway. Jan. ". by Rev. e. =. Angel, Mr.
Wilbur ". Tucker and Miss Alice u. Watson
both of Norway.
In Norway. Jan. Is, by Rev. c. X. Angcli. Mr.
Chas. W. Curricr and Miss Angie A. Elwood
both OF Norway.
In Bridgton. Jan. =, by Rev. ID. u. Holt, Mr.
Howard MeAilistcr Of Bridgton and Miss Agne'
Julia kecne OF Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08
Ili c Oxford Democrat.
SOUTH PARIS.
GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY.

on AMI after oct. 4, lSS7. trains leave south
Paris Going down; 8 30, so A. NJ, d p. n. /.
going Up 10 A.. N. 8 ~. SS3 Pm
sunday trains Going down, s 10 A. NJ, going
up, t6 A VI, 80 z. N.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-06
sJJr OVER "PEG VOFFINGTOY."

An order was entered by Justice Freedman In
Sunreme Court yesterday permanently restraining
samuel T. Rork from producing the comic opera
entitled Peg wellington" and compelling him to
return the manuscript. libretto and score to Harry
a Smith and Victor Herbert. the author and COM
noser who brought the action against him when
the suit was originally brought MISS canine OAR
IN. u.as made a defendant, but rs she was In no
o, q material party 10 the action the against
her was dropped. All that she had to do with the
matter was that she was engaged by Fork to sing
H u lin, donna part a. II. Woodruff, In whose
u'r ~ 10 nroduction was to bo had, another
" a. defendants but his name was stricken from
VI Wv ano,s Tor the same that given IN
Camil q ID Arvillcs instance ~
The complaint that Rork did not carry out his
o,,roc This contract. entered into by the parties
oD Inc 1897 provided. among other things that
~ ,utbors should choose the cast the stage work
o. otd the musical directors II was SHOWN tilat
porii ala not permit them that choice. In addition
80 hoinc compelled TO return the property. Rork
was ordered TO pay 81 expenses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-06
REPORT OF 100000 LOAN.
THE LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE REFtNDIN1
PLAN SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN AIDED
BY AUGUST BELMONT
BY AUGUST BELMONT.

louisville. Feb THE Evening Post" says that
Information was received here to-day by nnancier
Intimately connected with the parties concerned in
tho refunding plan Of the Louisville and Nashville
bonds that has been agitans money circles for the
last ten DAYS that August Belmont chairman OF
the Finance Committee OF the Louisville and Nash
vile. has offered 20 advance the money TO the COM
uttee 10 take up the $1,000 900 worth Of per cent
bonds. which fall due in April and as collateral 10
take s. 90 90 unified per cents He offers to ad-
vance the money on 34 per cent basis for TWO or
three years. the committee desires.
The only other proposition that is known 10 have
been considered by The committee is the offer OF
the Deutscher Bank. Of Berlin. 10 advance the
money on 3 per cent ba is and il is said this will
not be accepted account Of the stipulation that
the loan should be for five years. as those in au-
thority did enter into an agreement for
such long time Mr.. Belmont. as is known, is
closely allied with the ROtnschllds, ano mas uhIm-
tied money at his command in addition 10 MS own
fortune.
This Information which Is for the first time made
public to-day has undoubtedly the cause OF
the advance IN tho Uuined 4 per cents during the
bonds and from 81 three DAYS ago they have ad-
yanced TO ssh to-day and are very strong al thal
The advance has from New York each day,
which gives additional color 10 the report that the
TefUuding plan IL almost perfected go
Milton II Smith, president OF the LOUISVILLE ana
Nashville Company left for New-York to-day ana
all indication point the belief that negotd ions
viii be effected within a very short time; IL Is be,
leyed and freely stated to-day that the unlned
bonds will reach 90 by March J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-06
ANDRES PRISON REOPENED.
TIE HISTORIC STONE HOUSE IN TAPPAN THE
SCENE OF DANCING AND FEAsTING.

TIE HISTORIC STONE HOUSE IN TAPPAN THE
SCENE OF DANCING AND FEAsTING.
Old historic Tappan had awakening last
night such "a has not been Witnessed In that
place FOR many years. The occasion was the for
NAL opening Of the '"76' stone house. In which
Major Andre was imprisoned AT the time of the
Revolution, and which partly blown down on
the morning OF November z last year.
Charles A. Pike, a wealthy resident Of Tappan,
recently purchased the old house. and has rebuilt
IT. 1t wac last night opened TO the publio for the
first time in than forty years. ar Dr.
stephens, the former owner, refused admittance to
visitors
Mr. Pike thought the opening now should be "a
celebration. and sent out large number OF invita-
lions 10 his friends About three hundTcl persons
responded and breathing space was at premium.
Mr. Pike procured music. and gave dance III
which eighty couples joined.
!, was not the Spirit Of TO-. but the spirit OF
1SeS which pcrVadcd the reconstructed buldln9.
All memories Of the time when Andre spent iohs
weary nights in the old stone prison were Tor
gotten. at least. temporarily, b! the crown una
danced ana Toasted there last night ana made
merry until the break OF day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-06
b AND O. RECEIVERS PLAN OPPOSED
DIRECTIONS FILED IN COURT TO THE PROPOSED
ar

Baltimore. Feb. (SpeciaD.-Th- petition OF the
receivers OF the Baltimore and OHIO Railroad to the
courts for permission 10 execute the leases for
$3.50 new cars has met with strenuous opposition
The Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company OF Bal
timore. trustee under the consolidated Baltimore
and Ohio mortgage OF December. 1897. has filed OBJ
teciiOns In the court II says: There are many
reasons why the Court should reject the petition.
The first is tina: the report and petition do not in
themselves name the price of the three thousand
bOxcars to be obtained from The Pullman Palace
Car Company. Another reason is tina; the cars 10
be furnished by the Pittsburs Junction Railroad
Company to DO used OH the Pittsoulg and Con-
nellsvile Railroad and part OF the revenue from
them will be for the benefit OF the consoNdateI
mortgage bondholders. Objection is also made as
10 the proposed leases o. the coal cars the time OF
payment being much longer tnan any probable dura-
ton OF the receiveTship In conclusion. the trus-
tee protests against granting the petition because
such authority given 10 the receivers would De IN,
furious 10 the security gwen by the consolidated
mortgage. and the trustee insists that no Such
Agreements or oblgatiO as proposed by the re-
celvers should be authorized which would IN any
way prior in lien or in time Of pay rnent TO the
mortgages nov existing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-06
THE WEATHER REPORT.

YESTERDAYS RECORD AND TO-pAY'S FORECAST
Washington Feb b.-The storm central IN Sou'he'n
Wisconsin last night has moved rapidly 10 inc norm
n, the ST Lawrence Valley. diminishing in intensity ao
has caused Hight or rain IN AL u''r1c's HUN ~
N,se,ssnn River to the Atlantic coast except iAli
weather in Florida second storm has moved iror
the North Pacific coast Alberta II has grown "a'no'
in the Atlantic and Northwestern states ana II Is ce'
and valleys and the lake regions
Generally fair be expected IN i'I a.
a.. Mssissipui Valley ana the upper lake region
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-06
DayFORTH'S TRIP SOUTH.

,-,,,, nsnforth the chairman OF the Democratic
So Committee left this city yesterday for the
south. intending take trip lasting about three
.aols and 10 visit Of the chief cities OF the
south on hts Journey some Of his friends said 'ast
,e,i,e that IL was his intention 10 sound the seni-
-, %, Democrats IN the South 10 the free-s-
,,er issue and ascertain II there mad been sui-
Gent change OF sentiment on that question to war
rant an abandonment OF the Issue by the Democrats
of the Empire state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-06
FOR UNIFORM RATES IN KANSAS

Topeka Feb Ex-Governor Leedy has prepared
a railroad bill which gives the Board OF Ktiiroad
Commissioners the power 10 make and enforce a
schedule OF rates all the railways In Kansas
lie will send the bill. together with an address. 10
the members Of the Legislature asking them IL
they vii. support such measure Ia speci1hl
siCE If a majority Of both houses reply - me al
9uratve special session will be called led 10, 'n9 S
first II March. The majority OF the hicfHDeIs oi
the Senate have pledged themselves 10 such
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-06
THE ALPHA DELTA PHI CLUES SMOKER.

The Alpha Delta Phi Club held the second smoker
OF the season at its house No West Thirty-third-
St last night Before the entertainment there was
a special meeting OF the club TO consider some
amendments TO the constitution Three amend
mont. were adopted IL was decided thai the en-
trance fee should be Ks for resident members and
so for nonresident members All men joining the
club within two years after graduating shall be ex-
empt from the entrance fee. Every nom-resideht
member becoming a resident member shall pay the
difference between the entrance fees AL entrance