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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-01-11
BECAUSE IT'S ADVERTISED.

What makes you bay that brand Of soap
aske.i a woman shrewd,
"Somc other have far greater Scops-
Their names have reviewed
w hat makes me buv that brand OF -oaP
The woman lo,'kei surprised
Aud thus she answered nv demand
Because its advertised"
why 10 You choose that ribbon fair"
ASKED a LITTLE mis-.
'.Th, other stores had OthcrS there,
WEy ,iid YOU ask for this"
-, siart-i az me with plying eve,
NJ face she criticised,
Thea answered very simply, why,
Because IL advertised
WHY go you always smoke thai cigar
a-ke, > business friend.
cot course Know what IL virtues are,
But vhv select this brandt"
lie 'ookei astoni-hed, and nv aim
tie hal not recognized.
Rut -tlT ~ answered iust the same
Because It's Advertised
AMI ,o you'U End wherv'cr you 20,
" hatever people bay.
Tho -o1.is thai have the greatest show,
Au3 on which folks rely,
Ar those made known through printer ins,
And. q NAV he surml-ed.
Their merit l.. the people think.
because they're advertised
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-01-11

ON and after Get. 4, lsg7, trains leave South
Paris Going down. 40. 3 30 A. N, Is r. n
going up 40 A. NJ so, sOSP.N.
sunday trains Going down. 40 A. NJ; going
IN ,cs A. N. NS p
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ten days and more afterward, probably
tin 10000 are there and these troops are
hardly sent merely 30 he recalled. More
over I nave reason to believe II has
been dec ded 20 enforce only a moderate
revenue tariff upon the Philippines, TO
which American goods Will be subject
like the goods of other nations, and this
is already 50 great a departure from
tradition as to render other departures
less surprising. Cuba will be given
every chance OF freedom. but IL. as may
well be, she lacks the elements OF inde-
pendence, she must become American.
That Puerto Rico will be retained feel
sure. 4
Europe. therefore, needs to envisage
a development OF American policy which
will upset many calculations and possi-
bly, radically modify the present bal
ance Of power. In all this the relations
OF England and America are of course
vltally concerned, and with these I shall
deal in another dispatch"
Evening journal., 1898-05-30
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.
slr CharIes Thomaa Dyke Acland

Sir Charles Thomas Dyke Acland OF
London IS dead He was born in iS42
The body Of Mr.. Gladstone was de-
posted in Westminster abbey yester-
day.
Henderson & Johnson's warehouse in
Pittsburg wns entirely destroyed by FIRE.
involving o loss Of about 100000, par
TALLY covered by insurance.
The plant Of the F. r. Gillespie COM
pany, grinders Of minerals, at Stamford,
Conn, was almost completely destroyed
by fire. The loss Is roughly estimated
az 100000.
The United Presbyterian General as
sembly declined an invitation 20 visit
the grounds Of the Transmississipp ex-
position on account of the action taken
opening the exposition on the Lords
day.
Two men held up the cashier Of the
bank at Springfield, Utah. securing
$4,000 A posse afterward killed ono OF
the robbers. captured the other and re-
covered half the money. ono member
Of the posse was wounded.
Hon. Henry p. Rolfe, one Of the lead
ing members OF the New Hampshire
bar and father Of Colonel Robert IL
Rolfe Of the First New Hampshire vol
unteers, u. s. A.. now at Camp Thomas,
lied at his home, IN Concord, n. II.
Evening journal., 1898-05-30
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS

A corps of seven men are on duty az
the Cape Henlopen Signal Station and
all government orders for the feet VIII
be delivered through them.
The citizens Of Delmar announce that
they will have one Of the biggest
Fourth of July celebrations ever held
at that place
1t is reported that parties from
Philadelphia are contemplating taking
the Salvation Army barracks, in West
Eikt0n, TO use as a shirt factory
Frederick Walls, overseer of the Sls-
s2x almshouse. has taken his 1l-yeay-
old son James Everett, to the Pasteur
Institute. in New York, for treatment.
More than two weeks ago the lad was
bitten by a pet dog which since ex-
hibited signs of hydrophobia and died.
The colOred folk of Kent and Queen
Anne have arranged for a big day in
Chestertown to-day. Besides a parade
there will be a bicycle race, foot
race baseball game and other amuse-
ments- Both colored bands have beer
engaged.
Milford public schools will close or
Friday, June 10.
Evening journal., 1898-05-30
iATH OF JOHN COFFKAH

3 TIME A PROMINENT CITI-
AND PROSPEROUS BUSI-
MAN HERE.
leath OF John Coffman, which
a on Saturday at the Delaware
hospital for the Insane, caused
g of sadness among his friends
! ler years in this city. Mr.. Coff-
as, until about nine years ago,
New Castles most prominent
having for years been collector
! here and was head clerk for
n Of w. H. Jefferson & Co. 1t
aile holding this position that he
} mentally deranged and has
led to grow steadily worse until
d by death on Saturday. The
ed leaves a family of a son and
aughters, Mrs. Coffman having
Dout two years ago.
Masonic lodge, Of which the de-
was at one time a prominent
pr, will have charge of the fu-
which will be held on Tuesday
interment at the Presbyterian
arv
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rnn 1n,erooIleeInle Regntta.

ITHACA, N. Y, May SO.-As a result
Of the request received from Yale and
Harvard asking Cornell TO row the tri-
angular boat race on June % instead OF
June 28 ~ "a. Cornelrs captain confer
red with Professor Benjamin Idewheel-
er Yesterday. and as a result Of the con-
ference il was unanimously agreed by
the Cornell navy TO grant the request
An answer 10 this effect was immedl-
ately wired to Captain Whitney and
Captain Perkins Of the Yale and Har-
ward crews, respectively and the gratl-
fication OF the Cornell navy was eX-
pressed for the courtesy shown by Yale
and Harvard in their efforts to arrangt
matters satisfactorily TO all parties.
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SOUND STEAMER WRECKED.
Three Hundred Passengers on city Of
Worcester Have an Exciting Time.

\
Worcester Have an Exciting Time.
NEW LONDON, Conn, May 3O.-The
300 passengers aboard the sound steam
or City of Worcester OF the Norwich
line Captain Ward, had a long 20 be
remembered unpleasant experience at
an early hour yesterday morning. when
the steamer ran hard upon Cormorant
reef, two miles off this harbor. during
the fog. The accident proved so seri-
Gus that II was necessary TO put back
and beach the boat just above the Pc
quot House. A panic ensued among the
passengers, but the perfect discipline
Of the crew, as well as the fact that
the City OF Lowell, q sister ship, re-
turning from New York, loomed up as
the boat was beached, helped 70 allay
their fears. No casualties resulted.
Later the passengers were taken OF
by the city Of Lowell and proceeded Ia
New York All the baggage was trans
ferred 20 the City OF Lowell, as was also
about six carloads Of express freight
10 latter somewhat damaged By water
The boat has rent In the hull d.
rectly under two Of her boilers. about
30 feet In length. and Il IS estimated TIN
loss TO boat and cargo will be fully
$50. 900. The passenger list was the
largest since the rush of last summer
while the cargo was the heaviest carriet
this season. The fog was not SO dens'
as frequently experienced. and Cap
| tain Ward claims that the restriction
/ that havo been placed on the Haillnl
I course since the harbor Was mined ia 4
I "a measure responsible for tho accident
Evening journal., 1898-05-30
FEW VISITORS At NIDDI'TOWE.
YESTERDAY A QUIET DAY AT
CAMP TUNNEIL-NO EXCURSION
TRAIN.

MAIN
Middletown. May 3O.-WilmingtoR
people were yesterday without means
for making a Sunday visit to Camp
Tunnel. and as a consequence the at
tendance was very small. Many came
In carriages and on bicycles, however,
and the soldiers were by no means de-
serted.
Tt was rumored yesterday that some
time during the coming week a court
martial viii sit for the purpose of hear
ing complaints against about seventy
Of the men, sSme of whom are charged
with drunkenness, and others with de-
sertion.
The men were disappointed at not
receiving their pay from the state Sat
urday. but their anxiety was relieved
when they were informed that they are
TO be paid next Wednesday. The ae-
counts have been made out, and the
expense to the state will not be much
over S14 1000.
The trouble over the rations has
Leen settled and no complaint is
board, except from an occasional mem
her here and there.
Lieutenant Waiter II. Gordon, Eigh-
teenth Infantry, U. S. A., who has been
appointed major, will assume command
of the Third Battalion next Thursday
Evening journal., 1898-05-30
President rauro on tho War.

PARTS. May S0--M. Faure at the un-
yelling OF the monument to the combat
ants OF 1870 at st. Etienne yesterday re-
ferred In the course Of his speech 10 the
Spanish-American war. expressing his
regrets that the efforts Of France and
the other powers had failed TO prevent
q conflict
The president declared that France
was resolved TO maintain the strictest
neutrality. and he said he earnestly
hoped that the efforts OF the neutral
powers would succeed in restoring
ueaCo.
Evening journal., 1898-05-30

LOYAL LEGION WILL PARTICI-
PATE IN THE CELEBRATION.
CAKE FOR NEWPORT SOLDIERS
AT CAMP.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal
Newport, May 30.-F. A. Sturgeon
spent Friday in Wilmington.
S. ID. Townsend, Jr., formerly OF
Newport, but recently Of wilmington,
spent Friday night with friends here.
The Loyal Temperance Legion spent
most of Fridays meeting in rehearsing
patriotic airs to sing at the decoration
exercises. which were conducted by the
Grand Army men to-day. The meet
ing was in charge Of Mrs. John A.
Cranston and Miss Mary Green.
A birthday party will be rendered
Miss Alline Hearn this evening. Quite
a large number of invitations have
been issued.
Harrison w. Gould has returned
from the University of Pennsylvania
Hospital, much improved in general
health. He holds responsible position
in the Wilmington post Office.
Winfield S. Quigley and family will
spend the Summer with Joseph II.
Gould.
The Newport Good Government
Club met with Mrs. John A. Cranston
Saturday night. A large attendance
was present, as matters OF Importance
came before the meeting.
Miss Lena Baldwin is visiting Phila-
delphia friends.
The w. c. T. T., Of Newprt one of
the strongest unions in the state will
give a grand temperance celebration on
| independence Day. Prominent speak
ers will be in attendance and a large
| gathering is expected.
Miss Alice Cooper, who has been III
for several days, will soon be able to h'
/ about.
The festival held by the members o.
the NJ. =. Sunday school Friday wat
a financial success 1t is proposed tC
| secure enough donations to send
| large cake to the Newport boys wh'
| are encamped at MiddletOwn. The fes
tival was continued Saturday night.
Mrs. Zachariah Kilyington and Mis-
Emma Kilvington have been visiting
/ here
Miss Ella Cranston spent Friday II
Wilmington.
The Mogullions belonging to Activ
/ Lodge initiated three new member
into the order on Wednesday evening
They were John A. Cranston, w. I
| Fleming AID Alvin Satterthwaite.
! reception was rendered the visitor
kfrom Wilmington.
L Rev. Daniel Green has been al
ktending the meeting Of the Loci
FPreachers' and Exhorters' Association
kHe will return to-day.
e Mrs. John T. Scarborough and Mr.
kD. Hopes Bayne visited their sons
kMiddletown yesterday.
! A progressive tennis match and tiag
raising were held Saturday afternoon b
.ae Newport Tennis Club. In the ever
ing the Misses Johnson entertaine
quite a number Of the guests.
Misses Edna Scarborough, CARR
Cunningham and Nellie Crawford hav
returned from a visit to Middletown.
Mrs. julius Dodd, who has been /
for some weeks. is improving rapid!
Miss Juliet Rice is quite i'll with a
I attack of measles.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. II. Watson speI
last evening in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1898-05-30
suicide In Now Yorh.

BOSTON. May 30.-Word was receiv-
ed here yesterday afternoon of the sui
eide in New York of Frank Chapman, a
well known telegraph operator Of this
city Mr. Chapman at the time of his
death was in the employ Of the Western
Union Telegraph company, but was
formerly wire chief at the local Office Of
the Postal company. He went 10 New
York to take an examination for a po-
sition in the signal corps Of the United
states army. Mrs. M. c. Chapman. his
mother, lives In Medford
Evening journal., 1898-05-30
BASEBALL TO-DAY.

c. A. c. baseball team will cross
to-day with the GOldey College
of Wilmington. The game will
led at $3.50 in the afternoon. The
c. will bat in the following or
atcher, COuntiss: pitcher Bridge
; short stop, R. Newlove; second
Walter Bacon; right field, AL
third base, AL Williams; first
John Newlove; left field, w. Kirk;
! field, George Case.
Evening journal., 1898-05-30
EET CASTLE NEWS NOTES

squad Of regulars came up from
fort yesterday afternoon and en-
i themselves taking in the sights
e town. They were in charge Of a
oral.
public schools are closed to-day
the boys and girls are holding
parties and making muck Of the
lay.
he farmers of this section are
ng for clear, warm weather in or
that the corn may have a chance
ct up. The continued wet weather
believe, will have a tendency to
the corn in the ground.
Evening journal., 1898-05-30
,OCIAL AND Personal NOTES

iss Anna Marshall, Of Philadelphia
the guest OF Miss Harriet Chal-
,er.
iss Rosalie Wilson, of Claymont, is
ting Miss Mary Shaw.
dward p. Challenger spent Sunday
I relatives in this city.
lbert and Elwood Wilson. of New
zen, are guests in this city.
Evening journal., 1898-05-30
MEMORIAL DAY.

torial NDay is being quietly OBJ
here. The faithful band of
Army veterans went the usual
in the morning and scattered
flowers over the graves of their
comrades. On account of the
: Of many establishments in Will
)n and here the employees are en-
a holiday. Yesterday morning
and Army Post attended services
3 NJ. e. Church in a body and
a Memorial Day sermon by Rev.
4 Watkins.
Evening journal., 1898-05-30
CAMP MEETING.

colored people of this city. it is
will hold their annual camp
ng this year in Rogers Park in
of Janvier's grove. The large
on will be utilized as an audi
q for the services. On account of
3sy access, it is thought that the
would be a great success, whereas
year, owing to various circum-
es, it was almost a failure.
Evening journal., 1898-05-30
Irnchlnc I'm North carollnn.

CHARLOTTE. N. c., May 8O-At
1880 o'clock last night mob OF 1900
men overpowered the jailer at Concord
and took out two negroes accused Of
outrage-Joe Kiser. aged 20. and Tom
Johnson. aged 20. The mob hustled them
out TO the. vicinity Of the crime and
hanged them to the same tree. The
bodies were filed with bullets and are
still HANGING
Evening journal., 1898-05-30
nIr. nrrnn,a norImnnt.

LINCOLN, Neb. May so.--Governor
Iolcomb has made a formal tender OF
the regiment of troops now being re-
cruited by William J. Bryan 70 the SEQ
retary Of war. Mr Bryan said he had
offered his services 20 the president az
the outbreak OF the war and not having
been assigned felt at liberty 20 recruit
his reRlment.
Evening journal., 1898-05-30
pEFEAT FOR WILMINGroN.

lburday evening the first four of the
brook Whist Club, of Baltimore. B.
Smith. F. w. Fiske, ID. w. Flood
Lot Enlsey, defeated the four of the
imlington Whist Club by three
ks. Forty-eigrht hands were played.
8 Wilmington men who played were
SIS. F'ulenwider KuI-tz, Smith and
e. In March Wilmington beat WAL
ok by two tricks.
Evening journal., 1898-05-30
NEETING On FISHERMEN.

Fishermen's Protective AssOcia-
held a meeting in the Town Hall
rday afternoon which was largely
ded. Business relative to the
ing up Of the affairs Of the asso-
ln for the present season was
acted. The season has been re-
ably successful for the assOcia-
Evening journal., 1898-05-30
MUNYON'S GUARANTEE.
strong Assertions a. TO just What
tho Remedies VIII DO.

Alunyon guarantees
that his rheumatism
Cure Will cure nearly
all cases OF rheuma-
tisn IN n few hours;
that his Dyspepsia Cure
will cure indigestion and
all stomach trOuhless
that his Kidney Cure
will cure 90 per cent.
OF all cases OF kidney
trouble; that his Ca
tarrh Cure viii cure
catarrh no matter how
long standing; that his
Headache Cure Will cure
any kind OF headache IN
a few minutes; that
his Cold Cure Will
ouioklv hroak nm any
Evening journal., 1898-05-30
VESTRY MEETING.

ere will be an important meeting
ie vestry of Emmanuel Church to-
: at s o'clock. The election Of
ates to the convention will be the
( Of business.
Evening journal., 1898-05-30
Weather Probabilities.
Cloudy; northerly winds.

Delaware farmers will raise more
wheat This year than they have for a
number Of years
Carey's camp meeting, near Mills
boro, will begin Saturday, August l3.
Evening journal., 1898-05-30

Strawberries are plentiful down the
state and sell at all prices from to 10
cents per quart, according to quality.
Spring chickens are scarce in Mil
ford at IA cents pound.
Evening journal., 1898-05-30

form Of cold and so on through the entire list OF
remedies At all druggists. 20 cents vial.
n you need medical advice write Prof Munyon.
1905 Arch ST., Phila. IL Is absolutely free.
Evening journal., 1898-05-30
NEWS OF NEWPORT

LOYAL LEGION WILL PARTICI-
PATE IN THE CELEBRATION.
CAKE FOR NEWPORT SOLDIERS
All rAaFD
The times., 1898-11-22
THE COST OF WHITE WINGS.
Report of superintendent StutIer on
Street Cleaning.

Warner Stutler. superintendent of the
street and alley cleaning department, sub
mitted yesterday TO the District Commits
sioners an itemized statement showing
the COS; of cleaning the streets under Dis
trict control. as compared with the
amount paid for the same work under the
contract system.
The statement shows that 7,3l3use square
yards were cleaned during tne month OF
July al a cost of sl,.9S.s2; in August, 1884,
si7 yards. at cost of s1,sI225; during the
following month. 7.65o,56i square yards,
al a cost of sl.35225. and in October, $780,
095 square yards, at a cost of 81, 1897.
The total area of streets cleaned during
the four months was 2e,5ls,e3s square
yards, al a total cost of S5,6sss9. which
was at the rate of lg 1-3 cents per
Thousand square yards, and u %
cents less per thousand square yards than
the cost of the same work under the con-
tract system.
The District pays its iaborers s1.Z5 per
day. while the contractors pay but 81
The superintendent says that the men en-
ployed in the hand-cleaning WORK haze
been faithful. experienced and Industrious
men, and that they have worked up IL
their full capacity. Mr.. Stutler says that
he is confident that the work can be done
Mt all times at the rate of not more than
% cents per thousand square yards.
The times., 1898-11-22
MunicinnI Rrexities

An order was issued by the District
Commissioners yesterday directing former
Surveyor W. P. Richards to proceed to
Rockville, Nd, on duty in connection with
the District engineer department.
The Commissioners have informed Hon.
James X. Taylor, the supervising archi-
tect of-the Treasury, that the paving in
front of the new city postoffice has been
completed at a cost of s464.s4, and that
half of that amount is TO be borne by the
Federal Government.
The Commissioners have denied a re-
quest made by the Chesapeake and Po-
tomac Telephone Company for permission
to move a guy pole on the north side of
DeSales Street, east of Connecticut Ave
nue.. on the ground that the change would
necessitate cutting the new cement side
walk in two places. The Commissioners
are further of the opinion that there is
no necessity for the change.
Policeman Thomas Goucher has been re-
tired on a pension of $50 per month. TO be
paid out of the poficemen's relief fund.
The times., 1898-11-22
S. KANN, SONS & CO., Sth and Market Space.
The Mortality Record.

Deaths were recorded at the local health
office as follows yesterday: Harriet Hicks,
100 years; Mary Waddington, 70 years;
Ann NJ. Stafford. Il years: Elizabeth Ma
son, 20 years; Henry c. Krauter So years:
Timothy Kidney SO years; Laura Bayne
Mitchell. 80 years; Julia Serrington, As
years: George n. Happ. As years: Emma
j. Entroisle, 45 years; Blanche Hunter, 3s
years; Mary F. Colbert. 81 years: Archie
S. Miller, 81 years; Adeline G. Elmore, 30
years; John Roseborough, rs years; James
Murry, q years; Annie E. Faley, &c years;
Edward White. IS years: James p. Ken
ney, "a years; Clarence Harris, 20 years;
Eugene Ed Brown, 3 years; Catherine AL.
exander, 1-2 years; George w. Dewes, a
years; Robert Goodall, years; Ralph F.
Elliott years; Marie Ware, year;
Michael Wiley, 10 months; Lucie B. Dud-
ley, months: Alphonso Epps, months;
Virgie Z. Sullivan, 6 months.
The times., 1898-11-22
TO RESUME DISTRICT JOBS.
Mustered Ont Soldiers Get Their Old
Places.

The District Commissioners yesterday
issued an order reinstating those members
of the First Regiment District of Column
bia Volunteers who resigned positions
under the District government TO enter
the service. The reinstatements could
not be made until after the regiment had
been mustered out and that formaiity
having been completed on Sunday the
order permitting the men to take their
former positions with the District was IS
sued yesterday afternoon.
The reinstatements are as follows:
Lieut.. Col. r. a. O'Brien, as assistant IN
spector of plumbing. at 400 per annum;
Capt r d. Simms. as clerk, at 81 per
day: Lieut.. c. L. Lanham. as computer
and craftsman. al 81 per day; Lieut.. l..
r Bolseau, as superintendent OF property,
at So per day; Corporal II. Beckett, as
driver of field wagon in the surface de-
partment at $3.50 per day.
Mr.. Martin T. Conboy, now assistant
inspector of plumbing in the position
which must be vacated TO permit the re-
turn of Lieut. Col O'Brien. is transferred
to the position of sewer Taper at $1,000
per wear. vice J. c. Larner. deceased.
Mr.. Simon McKimmie. now clerk in the
surface department at $3.50 per day, is
transferred to be assistant permit clerk
at $50 per year, vice ]. r. Elder. resigned
Mr. c. T Shoemaker. now superinten-
dent of property, is transferred TO be clerk
in the office of the superintendent of
property at 81 per day, his transfer being
necessary to permit the return of Lieut..
Boiseau.
Mr.. w. ]. Grey. clerk in the Office of the
superintendent of property at 50 per day,
!,
Street property yard at g per day.
Capt H. B. LOCKER. who resigned his
position as District surveyor last Spring
to command Company H. of the District
Regiment, was also reinstated yesterday,
Surveyor Richards having rendered his
resignation.
Surveyor Richards was reappointed as
sistant engineer in charge of the exten-
sion of streets.
The times., 1898-11-22

errors in a number of the blocks. He
stated that the cross streets beginning
on the west side of Fourteenth Street are
not concident with those on the east side
and hence the initial numbers of the
blocks on the latter side do not agree
with those opposite on the west side
ITO establish a definite plan for number
ing the section of the city west Of Four
teenth Street extended suggested In
spector Brady, the board appointed 10
devise d plan of house numbering in the
District of Columbia outside of Florida
Avenue. consisting OF Surveyor c. f. Eek
loft. of the water office. and r. NJ Evans
the assistant inspector Of buildings, might
be requested to submit a plan for the
guidance of this office. for numbering
houses in the section of the city referred
to-"
The times., 1898-11-22
City Fire Alarm Boxes.

The Commissioners yesterday modified
the order of June l6, 1890. which granted
permission to the Instantaneous Fire
Alarm Company, of this city, to connect
Its system with the boxes of the fire
alarm system of the District of Column
bia. The modification requires that sepa-
rate permit be obtained for each wire that
the company may desire to string or for
each connection 1t may wish to make.
The order as modified today will continue
In effect until June 80, next, at which
time all Of the Instantaneous Company's
connections with the District fire alarm
boxes must be removed.