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The evening times., 1898-09-23
Could Have Been Landed.

Testimony as to the failure to provide
for the vital needs of the exhausted
soldiers who had fought and dug
trenches before Santiago has been am
pie. That an abundance Of all that was
required to feed the soldiers and fortify
them against disease, and to make the
sufferings Of the wounded and sick less
acute, was floating almost within sight
Of the famished men is not denied. On
these. points the statement of a Red
Cross agent. published this morning.
only confirms anew and from another
source the established facts. But for
the complete refutation of the repeated
assertion OF Secretary Alger and the
whitewash mercenaries that it was i'm
practicable to land the supplies this ad-
ditionai evidence is valuable.
In his letter to Mr. Depew and In his
various interviews. when, as the Rev.
DR.. Hamlin says, he pleads the baby
act" Secretary Alger charges most of
the cruel sufferings of our troops to the
The evening times., 1898-09-23
Claimed She was Bxn,o,,x.,

Huntington, W. Va, Sept 23.-Mrs. Re
becca Price. wife of a prominent Ander-
son. Ind. citizen. came here a few days
ago, searching for DR.. E. B. Conant, a
prominent local physician, who had re-
Gently visited in Anderson. Mrs. Price
declared that DR.. Conant had hypnotized
her. and that she loved him madly. DR.
Conant says he met the woman once az
Anderson, but that the acquaintance was
of the most casual character. Mrs. Prices
love-making antics and declarations were
of such character as to mark her as
insane and yesterday she was adjudged
unsafe to be at large, and will be sent
to an asylum.
The evening times., 1898-09-23
Carrots and CIaret.

Not long ago an anxious mother brought her
daughter to see him. The girl was suffering from,
what is known among the people as general low
ness" There was nothing much the matter with
her. but she was pale and listless, and did not
care about eating or doing anything The doctor,
after due consultation, prescribed fer her a glass
of claret three times day with her meals The
mother was somewhat deaf, but apparently heard
all he said, and bore off her daughter, determined
to carry out the prescription to the letter. In
ten days time they were back again, and the girl
looked different creature. She was rosy-cheek-
ed. smiling, and the picture of health The doc.
tor congratulated himself upon the keen insight
he had displayed in his diagnosis of the case.
81 glad to Sc that your daughter is So much
BETTER he said Yes exclaimed the excited
and grateful mother, thanks to you doctor
She has had just what you ordered. She has eat.
en- carrots three times a day since we were here
and sometimes 6ftener-and once or twice un
cooked-and now look at hertz
The evening times., 1898-09-23
A LfmbIess Millionaire.


Henry Wendhof, of Mauch Creek, Pa, at pres
ent visiting friends here. is perhaps the only ann
less and legless millionaire known on earth His
arms were amputated below the elbow and his
legs below the knees twenty-five wears ago, so
that by this time he has succeeded in accepting
his affection most philosophically.
Mr. Wendhof, who came here recently, at
tended by valet, weighs 200 pounds, and is as
jolly if he in possession OF perfect ply
steal health and all his limbs. His valet has
been with him ten years, and lie says that he vet
has to see Mr.. Wendhof out OF temper, despite
the many discomforts his physical disability en-
tails. The afflicted manages to walk fairly
well on two automatic legs made for him in vi
emma and fitted up with ingenious mechanism
that materially aids his locomotion. He also has
two mechanical forearms, the hands OF which en-
able him to hold handkerchief newspaper, book
etc, and to pick up articles from the table
These four artificial limbs cost $4,000 before they
were brought to their present state Of perfec-
ton.
The evening times., 1898-09-23
INDoRs1NG MR.. M,K1NLEY.
Feminine Opinions on the Method of
Conducting War.

| New York, Sept 23-Vounteers and
regulars are about evenly divided in the
| West End Republican Club This was In
| evidence during last years municipal
| campaign, when half the petticoat poll
| ticians refused to fall in line with the
machine, and openly declared themse yes
Low advocates. +
This was still more manifest yesterday,
when, on the eve of the State fight, with
the war the deciding issue, the women
ranged themselves for and against
Repubiicanism with a recklessness calcu-
lated to unnerve the frame of Mr. Platt
Mrs. j. b. Day started 1t all in a dis
sertation on political current events, in
the course of which horrors from the
''God-fearing soldier President" and
skilled heads of departments" to rail
road greed, dishonorable contractors
and political pull"
mo one agreed the little leader, Hell
en- yarick Boswell. could watch the
Presidents emotion when he sees even
the common soldiers pass and doubt his
good faith And the heads of depart
ments are hard-working lot.
The Cabinet may have beer to blame
perhaps" hazarded Mrs. George Eugene
Poole. making the first rift in the love
feast, but the President-nevCr!"
"Of course" put in Mrs. Ma, .anks
Stacey. hurriedly, ''it was wholly the
fault of the men wanting their own Of
decentralization who knew nothing
about camp life
We'll" remarked Mrs. Jane Pierce dry
ly, Gen. Shafter is of the regular army,
and his force was not so large but that
he could have attended to the different
departments. He was very much to
blame. Napoleon said soldiers fought
with their stomachs, and so he tasted
their soup. Why didn't Shafter do some
thing of that kind? The Secretary of
War and his aides had the truth told
them the other day, and it did them
good"
In my Judgment" said Mrs. j. G.
Wentz. I'VE should wait till the investi-
eating committee reports before We give
our opinion"
The volunteer" said Mrs Meredith,
with some asperity, has not been treat
ed as he deserves. The victories of the
present war are largely due to him
Mrs Stacey's resolutions of sympathy
and approval to the President were
however, indorSed by the meeting and
Will be forwarded Roosevelts name was
discreetly avoided.
The evening times., 1898-09-23
The New Mormon Lender

From the New Orleans Times. .Democrat)
81 see that the next head of the Mormon church
VIII be Lorenzo Snow, said an old-time news
paper man. Il had an interview with Snow some
years ago, and he was then a man of nearly
eighty. He was one of Brigham Young's twelve
apostles, and is about the most picturesque figure
left among the Latter Day Saints, as they like to
call themselves. His appearance Is d:gnifad and
impressive to the last degree. He is over six
feet high. slender and straight a pine, and
beard white as cotton falls nearly to his waist
In spite of his advanced years, his mind seemed
as alert as ever, and his deep-set eyes smoldered
and flashed as he spoke of what he regarded as
the wrongs of his people. He fills ones mental
picture OF some Hebrew prophet of biblical days.
and among other things he is man of remark
able commercial genius. 1t was he who origi-
mated and built up the great enterprise known
in Utah Zions Cooperative Store 1t aims
TO supply its shareholders with all sorts of mer-
chandise, and has been a tremendous success
Although practically unknown outside the State,
ii is the largest and richest cooperative concern
in the world
The evening times., 1898-09-23

Camp Alger was not many miles from
the office of General Sternberg. AS a
bacteriologist he would have seen that
the flies were carrying the infection from
the shallow trenches to the food of the
soldiers If he had gone there. While. as
he says, he could not be personally re-
sponsible for all the camps, the spread
of typhoid fever within sight of his Of
fee might be expected to excite his pro-
fessional curiosity. And a visit to the
camp would have saved hundreds of hu-
man lives.
The evening times., 1898-09-23
SUPPLIES MUST BE LANDED.
Free Entry of the ComaPs Cargo
Insisted Upon.

Havana, Sept. 2S.-CoI. CIous. recording
secretary of the American Evacuation
Commission. with Capt. Hart. official in
terpreter, delivered the American reply
to the Comal proposition this afternoon.
The reply insists on the free landing of
the supplies.
They called first on Lieut. Col. Giranta.
judge advocate and secretary of the
Spanish Commission. all correspondence
between the Commissions being delivered
by and TO the respective secretaries.
Col Giranta speaks Eng ish His wife
was Miss Dewel, of Baltimore. NJ. Colo
mel Clous speaks in high terms of his ex-
treme courtesy and that of all Spanish
officials with whom he has dealings
Their next call was on Gen. Parade
to thank him for his prompt attention TO
the request for the removal of Spanish
troops and the sanitary improvement OF
the barracks behind the Salon Trotcha
and 10 transact informally some business
for the Commission.
The American answer to the Spanish
evacuation proposals, prepared at yes
terday's session was not ready TO be de.
livered, but will be sent tomorrow.
The evening times., 1898-09-23

A country doctor living at Lyons n. Y,
was able to trace the course of the ty-
phoid fever germs from the shallow
trenches to the food of the soldiers in
camp. He saw the whole process at a
single visit and then demonstrated that
the flies did it. His conclusion is now
confirmed by a medical commission. Yet
the camp surgeons who exposed the in
fected matter so the flies could distribute
it never thought of it. The idea never oc-
CURED to the surgeon general. 1t is no
wonder that in such hands our soldiers
died like infected sheep
The evening times., 1898-09-23

The Advertisers Guarantee Company. of Chi
cago, hereby certihes that it has by its expert
examiners, proven and attested the circulation
of THE TIMES. Washington, d. c. The daily
average PAID circulation for the month OF Au-
gust, 1885, was 5000 copies.
This is GUARANTEED to the advertisers OF
the country by BOND of $50 600 in the Fid ality
and Deposit Company of Maryland, deposited
with the Northwestern National Bank, Of Chicago
ADVERTISERS GUARANTEE COMPANY,
BY J. R. MASON President
The evening times., 1898-09-23

General Stewart L. Woodford has de-
clined TO return to Madrid. That is
much the safer course, since the Span
ish mobs are highly incensed against
all Americans and might even for
get that General Woodford was their
friend when all other Americans, except
Professor Norton, were thirsting for their
gore. But for Woodford to decline the
chance to draw salary from the Gov
ernment is stunning, and nothing short
of it
The evening times., 1898-09-23
For Good Roads.
(From the New York Tribune.)

(From the New York Tribune.)
II is announced that the National Road Parla.
ment will meet in Omaha October g. Its oh.
jects are to awaken and promote a general inter-
est in the improvement of public roads, discuss
the best methods of building and maintaining
them and to promote good roads legislation The
governors of the various States are invited to
send representatives,. The State and local road
Improvement associations and societies. the boards
of trade and chambers of commerce, the Patrons
of Husbandry and all Farmers. Associations, the
League of American Wheelmen and all other pub
lie bodies concerned in the sabierti of roads are
especially invited to send representatives and
the presence of all active private friends of the
movement is earnestly desired ,Ssg
The evening times., 1898-09-23
A Match for Highwuymen.

Parkersburg. W. Va. Sept 23.-Last
night three highwaymen held up c. s.
jackson, of Beeson, Ritchie county. in a
covered bridge. Jackson drew a revolver
when his money was demanded and fired
five shots into the trio. killing one un-
known man instantly. Jackson was shot
across the breast, the bullet cutting the
skin four inches. The other two high
waymen escaped. but one of them left
trail of blood
The evening times., 1898-09-23

AS the nation is still without Secreta-
ry of State it is almost to be eXpected-at
least it is to be feared-that there will be
a mistake in dealing with the insurgents
in the Philippines. 1t would be well If
Dewey could have exclusive authority
there
The evening times., 1898-09-23

1t is not to be wondered at that Seth
ments in his. He has squandered good
part of his inherited wealth in promoting
his own candidacy as an independent
twice, only to be distanced at the end of
the run
The evening times., 1898-09-23
The Standing Army.
fFrom the Providence News.l

(From The Providence News
Evidently the need is far greater than what \
great many people and Congress have hitherto in
sisted on. Our little army of $4,000 was not
large enough for ordinary garrison duty in times
of peace. 1t wasn't big enough to do the police
work OF our military stations. II wasn't big
enough to- form nucleus for an army on a war
footing. 1t surely wasn't big enough to fight the
nations battles against respectable foe.
The evening times., 1898-09-23
Ready for Secretary AIger.

Secretary Alger is Inspecting the camps, and
at Lexington yesterday he found four times as
many physicians rs the camp had two weeks ago
and twice as many nurses. Undoubtedly the
Secretary will find things equally well prepared
in all the other camps. The War Department
has done some fine work lately-getting ready
for its Secretary's tour.
The evening times., 1898-09-23

Secretary Alger told the sick soldiers
at Camp Thomas that Heaven would re-
ward them for their noble work. 1t is
fortunate that Heaven will not appoint
the War Department as its agent for the
distribution of the rewards.
The evening times., 1898-09-23

1t is unfortunate for the President that
Senator Hanna, General Griggs and the
Michigan Republicans do not see that the
only thing that can make Roosevelt
possibility in 1900 is for the Republican
party to make Algerism its issue now.
The evening times., 1898-09-23

Blanco has been resolved, from the
first, not to surrender a gun to the
Americans. He is willing, however, to
let US have the ammunition, straight
from the guns.
The evening times., 1898-09-23
Questionable.
Ernnn the Roche.

VIIVHI INT IN1tutsItt IIults-I
Emperor Williams idea of riding an ass into
Jerusalem is one of the most asniae he has ever
suggested. Ii actually carried out question
might arise as to which should carry the
other.
The evening times., 1898-09-23
dZsGdd6zx

More square feet of space to the display of Bows
Cohmg-more dollars invested in oc-and every penny of
new fresh and made for uto special oer-an anywhere
ese-or before here.
The evening times., 1898-09-23
Degenerate scions.

(From the Columbus Press-Post.)
Cox, Dick and Hanna the names the Repub-
lican party reveres in Ohio, while LincoI1
and Blaine are sleeping in forgotten graves
The evening times., 1898-09-23

Esterhazy will write a book on the
Dreyfus case and at last we shall have
work that will take the laurels from
the Munchausen stories
The evening times., 1898-09-23
Two Views.

(From the Cincinnati Enquirer)
''No, do not think she will marry again. She
vowed on the day he was buried she would not -
"Ah! Thinking about it already, was shef'
The evening times., 1898-09-23

Communications intended for publication in
The Times should be tersely and plainly written,
and must in all cases be accompanied by the
name and address of the writer. Rejected com
municGtions viii not be preserved. and only man
uscTipts Of obvious importance will be returned
10 their authors.
The evening times., 1898-09-23
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

THE TINES in all its editions Morning, Even
ing and Sunday, viii he mailed TO address
for FIFTY CENTS per month Addresses changed
often as desired.
The evening times., 1898-09-23

Readers OF The Times who may at any time
be unable to procure copies OF 1t at any news
stand railroad station railroad trains
viii confer favor upon the management by send
Ing u this Office information OF the fact
The evening times., 1898-09-23
Another Special Outfit for the Bows.

Again tomorrow shall offer 200 Complete Outfits Boys from
to years of Stocng-and almost
halt what the actual value figures out piece by piece
The Suits strictly Atwood Cheots
made thoroughly braced"
No better anywhere
erwiths
hestaingly
a pair
The Cap a plain plaid CLOTH Golf shape
in this
The Stockings long Ho color and fine
knit
Usual tSc gadeo
The Tie will be the choice OF either silk
ntoa big and Bow,
Either style Tie is worth 2c.
ADD; ;:':: :' ::::: wort: .: So -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
LOWELL.

w. o. Brown, F. w. Brown and Ben
jamin Russell, Jr., are at work for
Henry W. Remission building his house.
Mr.. Douglass volk Of New York has
joined his family here for the summer.
Mrs. Owen C. Eastman Is at Bridgton
for visit.
The Memorial Day services were held
under the auspices Of Parker Post, G. A.
r., on Monday at the Centre Cengrega-
tional church. A very able and interest
ing address was given by Hon. Geo. A.
Wilson of South Paris.
Mr.. w. F. Stark and wife Of Cam
bridge have been here on q short visit.
Mrs. Eastman, formerly Miss Msrgie
Hatch, and husband, of Conway, have
been visiting at 8. L. Hatch's.
Ben Brown Is having his cottage at
Upper Keszer painted. It will be oc-
cupied this summer by Mr.. Waite and
family Of New York.
Mrs. Freeman Of Portland Il visiting
her father, Mr.. E. c. Hamblen.
Rev. c. 8. Young Is recovering from
his illness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
GREENWOOD.

Nature used nearly all last week and q
part of this In watering the earth, and
now the green OF June IL fairly on. The
same may be said Of the season for black
dies and mosquitoes-and how like sin
they bite.
There was q perfect rainbow Monday
morning. which phenomenon they used
10 say caused the sailors to take warning.
But, although the day opened somewhat
rainy, the afternoon was favorable for
the memorial services, and the address
BY Rev. Mr.. Barton vi Bethel was one OF
the best ever delivered at the Pond. We
hope that II will be printed 30 that thou
sands who did not hear it can have the
privilege OF reading 1t.
Among the many friends we met there
was the widow OF the late G.. W. Howe,
and daughter Of John A. Page OF West
Minot. But what will probably please
the editor Is the fact that she handed US
the money to pass over to him for her
father, who has been subscriber 70 the
Democrat for some years.
Again we respectfully inform the own
ers Of the cattle that came into our fields
yesterday and the day before, running
over the tillage grounds at their leisure,
that good wire fence keeps our cattle
at home. And such depredations will
sometimes stir up something within,
similar to what the little girl called =
very naughty think.
The horn fiy and potato bug have both
put in an appearance, and will probably
be ready for business as soon as wanted.
In consequence Of the past rainy
weather there is q good deal Of planting
TO be done yet.
John Roberts, who WAS mentioned as
on the sick list last week, Is no better.
His wife IL convalescing.
Mrs. Harry Cole and Mrs. A. s. Brooks
both visited at the Bennett place re-
Gently.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DolNoS or THE WEEK ~ Al
SECTIONS OF the COUNTY.
PARIS NIL.

nrst BapSist Church. nsv. n. A. 1obsres.
Pastor. Preaching every Sunday q II 4. =.
sunday school e d n. Sabba1A 4ysning -
vice q 700 r. \. Prayer Meeting wednesday
e' Unl1ssrsanss Church Rev. 4. W. Pierce. Pas
tor. Preaching every Sunday q II 4. =. sun
day School q Il =. Meeting Of Young Pecple's
Christian Union, Sunday evening q % O'Clock.
Advertised letters in Paris post ONCE:
Mrs.. George W. Thomas.
ChAs- d, stuart ESQ
Mrs.. c. II. Prss1-
Academy Hall was Handsomely deco
rated for the reception to Rev. +. W.
Pierce Thursday evening. Red, white
and blue streamers were festo0ned nom
the chandelier In al directions, the stage
was draped with dags, and banks Of
flowers and foliage added 70 the pleas
ing effect. The people began arriving
early, and the hall was comfortably dll-
ed with an assembly representative OF
the entire community. About O'Clock
Mr.. Fred j. Wood called the assembly
to order. and as POSTMASTER, % position
which he filled with grace and ability
proposed toast TO Rev. Mr.. Pierce, TO
which Mr.. Pierce feelingly responded.
A programme OF toasts was then given,
interspersed with music by . qusrtette
composed Of Mrs. H. p. Hammond, Mrs.
Rswson, Mr.. Roberts and Mr.. Merrill.
The full programme MAS rs follows:
HArmonica Solo, Eddie kyerson.
Our ministers Rev. II. A. Roberts.
onr SUNDAY schools, Geo. y. Hammond.
Village Bells, Quarsette-
our Young Peoples Societies, Arthur :. Forbes
A rtculture ii. x. Hammond.
Nsin,ght Fire Alarm. Mr.. Roberts and chorus.
our Pubic Servants, Albert d. Park.
Sweet Alton, Qnanesse-
Education, b. T. Nooie
Presentation III. II. Hammond.
Our Country, Col. n. >. Anson.
Rocked In the Cradle of the Deep. Quartesse.
The testimonial Of good will presented
TO Mr.. nd Mrs. Pierce included hand
some silver cake basket and substantial
purse. After the tossts ice cream and
cake were served, and q social time was
enjoyed. The party broke up at late
hour, having thoroughly enjoyed the
goodwill occasion.
The grammar school has not been 10
session the past week, on account OF the
illness Of the teacher, Miss Richardson.
Miss Elesnor Sparrow OF Portland has
been a guest at Mr.. Browns during the
past week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
ANpQyER.

Decoration Day was observed hsre by
appropriate services IN the n. e. church.
Hermon BY Rev. Mr.. Bareutxen. At 4
o'clock P. ~, the G.. A. r. assisted By
the Masons and X. p. orders marched In
procession to the cemetery where the
graves Of the fallen heroes were remem-
besed. Prayer and remarks were made.
The singing Of America closed tho excr-
cises.
II the old saying that Saturday moon
will bring rain every noon b true look
out for rainy June.
Grass looks nne.
Mrs. Eva Turkey has gone TO Vermont
70 visit her sister.
Mrs. Martha Dresser entertained the
Ladies' Circle last Wednesday evening.
The prospect for heavy crop OF ap'
pies 10 apparent.
Quite number attended the g. A. X.
celebration at Rumford Centre Monday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
EAST SUMNER.

On Sunday, June IL, a centennial dis
course, with music by a mixed local
choir, will be given at the church on
Sumner Hill. Services at 1890 A. NJ.
The whole town are invited to attend As
other services will probably be dispensed
with.
Monday following occurs at West
Sumner the towns centennial. An ad-
dress by Rev. l.. NJ. Robinson, music,
vocal selections and by band, short
speeches, responses to toasts and senti-
ments, ETC., will occupy the time. A
word here to our towns citizens. 1t Is
planned to furnish baked beans, brown
bread, coffee for all present, beyond
this everybody is expected to bring we'll
filled lunch baskets, with knives, spoons
and dishes for their coffee and remember
to bring enough for their friends, who
may not be prepared or situated so as to
conform to the general plan. The peo-
pie Of the town generally are willing to
do all In their power to make the 0ccs-
sion the greatest event in It's history.
and with good weather good crowd is
expected. Remember to bring in old
relics and have them plainly labeled
with their history. A committee will
look after the things and protect from
injury.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
eRyEeuRc.


Mr.. Fred Walker Of Boston was with
his friends over Memorial Day.
Mrs. Mary Lord, Of Windham, has
been visiting her mother, Mrs. Warmer
Mrs. Fanny Waterman has been visit
ing her uncle, DR.. Gordon, In Portland,
and friends In Freeport.
DIR. II. r. Chase and wife were at Mrs.
Pixies for short visit.
John Locke OF Portland was here on
Monday.
Mr.. T. L. Eastman's son James Is on
the Montauk at Portland with the naval
reserves.
The street car has begun Its trips, and
is improved by new coat OF paint.
Mr.. w. H. Tarbox's house Is being
painted, and q stable is building ut DR.
w. e. Towle's Office.
Mr.. G.. B. Bsrrows has come home
from Boston.
Miss Anna Burrows IL here for few
days.
Mrs. f. f. Hastings has been In Port
land several days this week.
Mr.. b. T. Newman, the artist, has 70
turned from three weeks stay In Dan
vers and Salem executing orders fol
pictures.