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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

To all persons Interested in either Of the estates
hereinafter named:
Al n Probate Court, held nj Paris. In and for
the County OF Oxford. on the third Tuesday OF
June, In the year OF our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety eight. The following
matter having been presented for the action
thereupon hereinafter indicated, Il Is hereby
That notice thereof be given TO oil persons In.
terested by causing copy OF this order TO be
published three weeks successfully In the Ok
Paris, in said County. lns. they may appear At q
Probate Court 70 be held at said Paris. on the
third Tuesday Of July, A. d. ls9s, at nine OF the
clock In the forenoon. and be heard thereon II
they zee cause:
CORAE. ABBOTT. late OF Boston, Common.
wealth OF Massachusetts,, deceased. Copy Of
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Joel T. Croker. the executor OF said Will.
ETA NJ. ROGERS, minor child and heir of
Albra Rogers, late Of Brownfeld, deceased.
Petition for license 10 sell and convey real estate
presented by David s. Cram, guardian.
ALTA b. FOSTER, minor child and heir Of
ritzroy J. Foster, late OF Paris, deceased.
Petition for license to sell and convey real cstate
presented by Abbie y. Foster. guardian.
W. SCOTT NEWMAN. late OF DixGeld. de-
ceased. Petition for the appointment OF jose.
estate. presented by Everett Newman, brother.
Petition for license 10 sell and convey real estate
presented by Bimsley L. Akers and John Z.
Akers, administrators.
MOSES ALLEY. late Of Hartford. deceased.
First account presented for allowance by w. IL.
Eastman, executor.
RUBY HARDEN. late Of Sumner. deceased.
Fret account presented for allowance by
valorus White, executor.
EMMA r. THOMPSON. late Of Canton. de
ceased. Petition for an allowance out Of personal
property, presented by John Thompson.
widower.
CHRISTOPHER C. TAINTER, late Of Dix.
convey real estate, presented by Emily s. Tain
ter, Administrative.
ELMER A. FRAZIER late Of Sumner, de-
ceased First and nnai account presented for
allowance by Mary 4. Frazier, executrix.
NATHAN l.. MARSHALL, late Of Paris, de.
ceased. First account presented for allowance
by John Reed, administrator.
NEWELL Z. MERRILL, late OF Norway. de-
ceased Account presented for allowance by
Eugene =. Smith, administrator.
NATHAN l.. MARSHALL, late of Paris. de-
ccased Private claim of administrator against
said estate, presented by John Reed, said cd
ministrator.
RUBY HARDEN, late Of sumner. deceased.
Petition for appointment Of yalorus White -
truttee under the will of said Ruby Harden.
presented by valorus White, executor and the
trustee named In the WILL
MARSHALL WALKER, late OF Fryebuvg, de.
ceased. First account presented for allowance
by Edward G. Walker, administrator.
WILLIAM X. SEWALL, late OF Sumner, de-
ceased. Firss and final account presented for
allowance by Mary }. Sewall, misunderstanding.
JANIS A. BARROwS Of Sumner, ward.
Account presented for allowance BY Hollis
Turner. guardian.
SEWARD 9. sTEARNs, Judge Of said Court.
A true copy-Attest:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12
NOTICES.

To all persons interested In either Of the Estates
hereinafter named:
AZ an Insolvency Court. held at Paris, In and
for the County OF Oxford. on the s?d day OF
June, In the year OF our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety eight. The following
matter having been presented for the action
thereupon hereinafter indicated, Il II hereby
ORDERKD:
That notice thereof be given 10 all persons In
tercsted. by causing copy Of this order 10 he
published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the OK
for,i Democrat. newspaper published At South
Paris, In sail County, that they may appear az an
Insolvency Court ~ be held at said Paris, on the
10th day OF July A. ID. lsss. AZ OF the
clock In tho forenoon. and he heard thereon u
they see cause.
WALLACE q. EVERETT, insolvent debtor,
Of Paris. Petition for discharge from all his
debts proyable against bis estate under the In
solvepcy Laws Of the State OF Maine.
SEWARD 8. STEARNs, Judge Of said Court.
A true copy-attest:
ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12
By Absorption.

Catarrhal sufferers should remember that
Ely's Cream Balm l. the only catarrh remedy
which Is Quickly AID fAOrosgily absorbed by the
diseased membrane IL does not dry up hs
secrcti0as, but changes them 70 a hmpid and
oiOriess condition and finally 10 a natural and
healthy character.
The Balm can be found Al any drug store, or
by sending 81 cents 20 Ely BROTHERS, 81 Warren
ST New York. IL will De maiicd.
Full directions with each package.
Cream Balm opens and ciean-es the nasal
passages, allAys Inflammation. thereby stopping
pain IN the head. heals and protects the mem
brane and restores the senses OF taste and smell.
The Balm Is applied directly into the nostrils-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12
MAKING DIRT ROADS.
GOOD DRAINAGE THE MOST lMpoR.
TANT REQUIREMENT.

afass should he Removed Between Road
way and Ditch Rain Can he Msde Uss-
ful-Height Of Crown-simpie Esginser
ins Principles Of Road Building.
The Spectator. has recently had EVIL
dence of the enlightening influence OF
travel. For years he has had occasion
to walk. to drive and to wheel over q
certain piece Of country road, piece Of
road az bad az combination Of mud
and sand and sods and loose stones can
make a road. Last summer he found
this piece of road not only good. but
excellent aid improving all the time.
until in the autumn il was - good q
dirt road as any one could want
The other day the Spectator CHANGED
to meet the overseer Of the district-the
same overseer, by the way, who has had
charge for 25 years past. II wish to
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

Stop drugging yourself with quack
nostrums or ''cures." Get q well-knOwn
pharmaceutical remedy that will do the
work. Catarrh and cold In the head viii
not cause suffering II Elys Cream Balm
Il used. Druggists will supply 10 cent
trial slze, or 30 cent full size. We mail
Il.
ELY BROS, Sc Warren Street, New
York City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr., Of Great Falls,
Mont, recommended Ely's Cream Balm
to me. / can emphasize his statement,
"It Il positive cure for catarrA u used
40 directed. drew. Francis W. Poole,
Pastor Csatral Pre-. Church, Helena,
Mont.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12
The Successful Remedy for
NASAL CATARRH

nus, re non Irritating. easy of application. and
one that will by IT. own action reach the In
hamed and diseased surfaces.
ELl'SCREAM BALM combines the important
requisites OF quick action and specific curative
powers with perfect safety ~ the patient Thi-
agreeable remeiy has mastered cstArrh a.
nothing else has, and both physicians and
patients freely conceie this tact. All druggists
checrfully acknowledge that In 10 the acme OF
Pharmaceutical skin has been reached. The
most distressing symptoms quickly yield "a 10.
In acute cases the Balm impArts almost instant
relief
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12


/. Behcad touch and leave deed.
2. Behead existing In idea or In fancy
and leave part, quantity.
3. Behead To speak low and leave out
ward
& Behead each one of whole and leave
true. rial
). Behcad to dilate or extend and leave
n fountain or deep, narrow pit of water.
q. Behead a young eagle and leave tag
= Bchuad 10 cut roughly or coarsely
and leave point where two lines meet.
5 Behead n peculiar principle in the at
mosphen and leave division Of the earth.
y Bchead 10 hruisc or break by pressure
and leave violent motion or course.
10. Behead To make turbid by stirring
and leave AN JUNCTION or fatty liquid.
II. Behead further ON and leave upper
part of the body.
la. Behcad 10 pull or burs, asunder and
leave the organ OF hearing
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12
Tho Donna of 81. Paul.s.

We do not believe there il any truth
in the alarming rumor that there is
some uneasiness in expert quarters in
regard to the stability Of the dome OF
st. Paul's. We imagine that the only
substratum Of fact is this: It is known
that huge iron chain is imbedded in
the stonework Of the drum of the dome.
An eminent architect some time since
amused himself by describing the con-
sequences which might ensue If the wa
ter were to reach this chain. There is
no reason to suppose that such thing
has occurred or is likely to occur, and
the newly appointed surveyors, Messrs.
Somers Clarke and J. T. Middlethwaite,
are fully alive to the desirability Of
finding and examining the chain. The
first difficulty appears to be that its ex-
act locality is somewhat uncertain. The
second will be to get at it effectively
when it is discovered. London Satur.
day Review.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

Missed. "Durn you and your old
grocery" shouted the man who had
backed up against the fresh paint.
"Didn't you see that sign, Fresh
Paintr" asked the grocer. "Of course
| did, but I've seen 90 many signs hung
ont here announcing something fresh
that wasn't that didn't believe It."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notire that she has
been duly appointed cxecutrx Of the last will
and testament OF
MARY X. RICHARDSON. late OF Dixheld.
In the County OF oxford, deceased. and given
bonds ~ the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
dcsired 70 present tho same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto arc requested TO make pay
mcnt Immediately.
June ?lth, lsse. MARf kIMBALL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12
wiss and Otherwise.

Doctor-Arc you wealthy enough, mad
am. 90 spend the summer in the upper
lake regions,
Madain-we have a very small income,
sir
Doctor-On closer examination l find
that yours Is not case OF hay fever, but
only hsd cold in the head
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

A newspaper correspondent at the
battle Of Atbara tells q good story about
. couple Of Scotchmen. He was walk.
ing softly about the camp so as not to
disturb the sleepers ON the night before
the fight when he overheard senti.
mental Seaforth highlander say to q
comrade:
"Ah, Tam, how many thousands
there are ct hame ACROSS the sea think
ing o. us the NIGHT. ("
Right Sandy. replied his chum,
land how many millions there are that
don't care . d-n. Go to sleep you
fool"
And silence fell upon that corner Of
he oquAss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12
He Never Can Tell.

a mortal can never tell where he's go
ing 10 ~ next in this life, said the moral
list
No. replied the man with bandaee
over his eye, especially II he's learning TO
ride bicycle "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

Looking Forward. First Citizen
You think the war will be over soon
Second Citizeu-Why, Of course! Well
have the whole thing up In no time.
Why, I'll bet you two 70 one the Philip
pine Islands win 60 Republican next
NOvemberi
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

An Amended Title. 1.-THE annexation
of the Philippines will begin new era
In our history. decidedly! I wonder
II We ought to call ourselves the United
States Of America and AsiaT'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

What's the secret Of happy, vigorous
health? Simply keeping the bowels, the
stomach, the liver and kidneys strong
and active. Burdock Blood Bitters
does II.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

A little life may be sacrificed to IN
hours delay. CholerA infantum, dye.
EMERY, diarrhe. come suddenly. Only
safe plan ID 20 have DR.. Fowler's Ex-
tract Of wild Strawberry always on
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

Thorns W. Tacks. VI refuse to give
you money with which to purchase .
Wheel" said the stern parent. "You
ara thorn In my hesh." And you,"
replied the disappointed youth, aare .
tack In my path."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

as there any danger Of the bos-con-
strictor biting me?' asked lady visitor
at the geological gardens. mot the
least, marm," cried the Snowman. HE
never bites; he swallows his whites
WHOLE"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12
An 0LD, OLD STORY.
The Moral Of This Old, Old An
ecdote VIII save . Heap Of
Trouble and . Pile Of Money.

Something had gone wrong with some
simple part Of . stationary eseine, and the
stoter could not 6x II. After spending Z
day or two on It, be was forced to ask the
aid Of . more competent workman. He
failed also, and some one suggested the en-.
ployment Of Q local celebrity, Q sort Of
tinker ct any mechanical JOB. There il
generally one In every locality. He CAV:
two or three rsps with his hammer and
touched up . rod or two. when the pounding.
or whatever allied the pachine. ceased.
When asked to make Out his bill, il read a
follows:
Firing engine. ................'"."- %
knowing how. 10 90
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

No. lSA-Transposal.
An ARTIST - q man, we know,
Who can and does a skill display.
That in his special line will show
Something that ought TO see the DAY
And win our praise Away.
A TOTAL Is a man who tries
To tear 10 pieces what we write
And often etiquette defes,
Which leaves him IN sorry plight
As certainly Is right.
The two are widely different kinds
OF men, who varied influence WELD
Men usually of grasping minds,
Whose tolls abundant harvest yield.
As fruits n mellow field.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12
No l36. Tripleta

No. 136--TrfpteSA
Example: Change sharp to yellow sub
stance and then 10 thin substance. An
swcr: litter, butter, batter.
/. Change dance 10 ball and then to
note.
Q. Change a grain to fish and then TO
hammer
3. Change pill to a bad and then TO a
fowl.
4. Change ruler 10 a gathering and
then 10 title
5. Change An epistlc to clutter and then
TO an end one.
8. Change n CLEANER 10 gather and then
to one who packs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12
Riddle.


I came 20 n Geld and couldn't get through IL,
So went To n school and learned how TO do II
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12
A. E. ShurtIeH,
South Paris


The dersigned wishing 70 change their
business, offer their farm for sale. One Of the
best in the Town Of Paris, miles from Post
onice and Church. = miles from Depot. House
and I'll 10 good repair. 100 fooe Barn new years
ail machine work on upland, plenty Of pasture
and woodland, also very fne orchard Of 1000
grafted trees In bearing. Any one wanting
lne fnrm win ind & 10 ths1r sdvantageto call on
A.&A. D. ANDRIwA
MN IN seess Nh tssn Il WsSSsS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

Hives are q terrible torment to the
little folks, and to some older ones.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instand relief, permanent cure.
At any drug store, so cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12
MESsEVGER's NOTICE.
OFrIcE OF THE sHERIYY or OXFORD COUNTY
STATE OF MAINE.


OXFORD, ss ,-Rumford Falls, June ID. A. ID
ls~.
This IL TO give Notice. that on the ssd day OF
June. A. ID. lsss. = warrant In Insolvency wa,
Issued out Of the Court Of Insolvency for said
County OF oxford. against the estate oil
LITTLEFIELD 4 MCLEOD. ~ copsrtners and
a. individuals. adJudged 10 DC Insolyent Debtors
on petition OF said Debtors, which petition wa
hled on the 81 day OF June, A. ID. ls~. 10 which
last named date interest claims II 10 he com
puted that the payment OF any debts and the de
livery and transfer OF any property belonging "a
said debtors, 10 them or for their use, and the
delivery and transfer Of any property by them arr
forbidden by law. that meeting the Creditors
OF said Debtors. 10 prove their debts and choose
one or more Assignces Of their estate. Will be held
nj Court OF Insolvency. On be holden nj Paris In
said County. on the 2Dth day Of July A.
ID. lsas, nj nine O'Clock In the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date nrst above
written.
FRED A. PORTER. sheriff.
~ Messenger OF sald Court
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12
No l3..-Enigsna-

No. 13s.-Entgma-
Composed OF % letters.
Nv 81, IL. 9, %, Is a grain.
Nv l. Ia, 10. 5, IL, ", IL. Is to shine
brightly
Nv 10. 22. 4. l6, Is n ditch
Ny 20, 90. 81. 2s, Is city OF Texas
My =, 81. 3, 10, Is n part OF the body.
Ny s6. %. q. q, %, Is oorpulent
Nv 10, Is, :, %. ~, Is To WAIVER.
NV whole Is n prcverh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

Dlphtheris relieved In twenty min
utes. Almost miraculous. DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil. At any drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

Help is wanted when the nerves be-
come weak and the appetite fails. Hoods
Ssrssparilla gives help BY making the
blood rich, pure and nourishing. Get
only Hoods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

A Realist. Mamma-What kind Of .
dollie do you want, Aildrede Little
Mildred-I want one that will cry when
/ spank her.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

Only Single Men Know. ''Do you
know how to manage woman "Why
of course not. I'm married."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12
The TABLES TURNED.

"The way" said the Sweet Young
Thing, ITO q mans heart Is through his
appetite"
lis that right?" sharply responded
the savage Bachelor. 81 want to know
who It Is that expects the other Of the
couple to buy Ice cream, candy, and all
that sort Of eating material ?'-Indisn-
apOlis Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator OF the
cstate Of
STEPHEN II. FEssENDEN. late OF Hiram.
In the County Of oxford, deceasei, and given
bonds "a the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased arc
desired 90 present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested 10 make pay.
ment Immediately.
June slth, ISIS. EDWARD l.. ALLEN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy to
operate. Cure indigestion, sick head
ache.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

For sudden hoarseness try lump Of
borax the size Of psa, dissolved In The
mouth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12
rABIANI,

from Paris Conservative (France).
Professor Of Condensed Italian Method OF
Singing, Piano Organ.
q BEAL ST., NORWAY
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12
No. Iss.-Jumbi ed Boys'

Darcihr. ]. Drcfdy. 9 Dcralf. 3. Dial
don. l. Dcylud 3. Dclani- O. Dcwn'r
q. Dclcau. 4 Dancor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12
RASPBERRY ICE CREAM.

Sprinkle berries with sugar and rub
through sieve. To . pint Of juice add
half pint Of cream. Freeze, and when
still quite soft stir In lightly handful
Of whole raspberries, sweetened.- Good
Housekeeping.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

Each small picture represents single
wori. When these are arranged In proper
order. the initials will spell the name Of .
naval hero.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-12

Take only finest berries, crush them 10
piece OF cheese cloth and press the
juice from them. To each pint Of It put
pint OF simple sugar and water strip,
and boil gently for one hour. Let II be-
come cold, then bottle and seal Il. When
served reduce with two-thirds water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20
SIMPLY A COLLIER.
The Holland Purchased by Uncle Sam Is Not
the Submarine Boat.

Washington May 1.-the appearance
in the naval orders posted. this morning
If assignments of a number of officers Il
The Holland, gave rise in some quarters
20 the belief that the government had
purchased the experimental submarine
boat of that name, which has recently
been diving and reappearns in tho waters
near Elizabeth. n. j.
This was a mistake, for the Holland re-
fcrrol to is a collier, one Of two Hollands
purchased by the government. yesterday
The vessels were named the Joseph Iiol-
land ami the Elizabeth Holland, ana they
have been re-christcncd respectively the
Hannibal and the I.eonidas. \ third col
licr, name not given. was purchased and
had been Chrstcncd the Alexander.
The matter of the acquisition Of the sub
marine boat by the government is before
Secretary Long. The naval experts who
have examined the craft are divided in
their opinions as to her merits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20
AT CHICKAMAUGA.
Troops Pouring in by Every Train
24,000 Men Now There.

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the utmost 70 dispose al the business
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20
At KEY WEST.
Blockade Line Quiet---The Reported
Santiago Bombardment Discredited,

Key West; May 12-some Of the
smaller ships which returned from
various points on the blockade line this
morning. brought no news. They con-
firm the statement from The Associ-
ated Press dispatch boat Wanda that
all is quiet along the coast, Although
some of the small ships cruised closely
along the Cuban shore there was NJ
sign If hostility towards them.
There was a rumor circulating about
town. this morning, that the Spanish
squadron stole unmolested into Ha-
vana, last night. Il originated IN q
manner reeuliar to Key West stories
and not shadow of confirmation OF
the report could le obtained here.
The report of the bomhardment OF
Santiago dcCuha is discroditcd here.
Nobody has even heard a rumor to that
effect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20
TWO CONFERENCES
Over German Steamer PoIaria Entering Ha'
vana Harbor-Nayy Department News.

Washington May 19-Secretary of
State Day had long conference, short
" before noon today. with Secretary of
the Navy Long At it's close Judge Day
Joined the German ambassador, Or
Won HoIeben, in the diplomatic room
of the state department and it was in
ferred that the two conferences related
to the order allowing the German
steamer Polaria to pass the blockade
and enter Havana harbor. 1t was the
first visit of the German ambassador to
the state department for some weeks
a slight but prolonged illness.
Aside from the Polaria question, the
state and navy departments have oc-
casion to cooperate frequently Of late
as our many consular offices scattered
through the British. French. Dutch and
Danish West Indies give about the
only means of keeping the authorities
here fully and quickly posted on the
whereabouts of the several squadrons,
Spanish and American.
It was the state department that first
located the Spanish squadron off the
Island of Curacao and it is believed to
have some part also in giving assur-
ance of the safety of the bautleship
Oregon.
The navy department secures its
direct information from the command
ers of the squadrons but their landings
are not frequent and they are not al
ways able to spare u dispatch boat
while the ships are making rapid
movements.
Being ashore our consuls are better
able to make speedy reports as to ships
in the ofling and those observed pass
ing, as well as the actual arrivals.
Among Secretary Longs callers, to-
day, was the entire Louisiana delega
ton. who brought handsomely en-
crossed resolutions on parchment
adopted by the constitutional conven-
ton of Louisiana, thanking and con
graduating Admiral Dewey for the
glorious victory of his command ovel
the Spanish fleet at Manila"