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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
NEWRv.

Thanksgiving was observed with the
usual festivities and home gatherings.
Happy and blest, indeed, are they,
around whose bounteous table death has
not left one empty chair.
The woods are full Of men hunting
the red, red deer" not fruitlessly,
judging by the number captured during
the past week.
Bert Harlow, Don Smith and j. s.
Allen each brought out q splendid deer
very large, Aliens weighing fully two
hundred pounds, fine buck with mass
i've horns.
They have started . lyceum ct the
Branch which promises to be very
interesting. The drst question for dis
cussion, "Resolved that gold 10 more
valuable than iron."
Mrs. Isaac Kilgore is very sick. Their
adopted daughter, Myrs Libby, Is
coming home to-day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
OixEtEID.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Stanley spent
Thanksgiving at j. NJ. Hollands.
Quite a lot Of the young people went
to East Dixfeld with the dramatic club.
All reported q good time.
A tin wedding WAS given Mr.. and Mrs.
Abel Holt by the Odd Fellows Friday
evening, but tinwsre was not included
In the presents.
A little daughter arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Keith last
Tuesday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
rnpre.s..s the Heishbor,

Mr.. Wigsby-See here. my love.
there 10 some mistake. The baggage de-
livery man has left seven trunks on our
front porch. a
Mra Wigsby (who has just returned
from the mountains -Imbecile! Don't
you understand He's coming back after
dark for the extra five. -Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
One Dsy ut O Time.

1t is a blessed secret, says the British
Weekly, this of living by the day
Any one can carry his burden, however
heavy. till nightfall- Any one can live
swee,ly, patiently, lovingly, purely,
till the sun goes down. And this is all
that life ever really means to us-just
one little day. Dc today's duty. Fight
today's temptations, and do not weaken
and distract yourself by looking for
ward to things you cannot see and could
not understand il you saw them. God
gives US nights to shut down the cur
tain of darkness on our little days. We
cannot see beyond. Short horizons
hiake life easier and give US one OF
brave, true. holy living.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
RRQMNEIEIl

The Pequswket Lodge Of Odd Fellows
Vas visited by - members Of the degree
team from Bridgton Lodge Saturday
evening. A baked bean supper was
served at Odd Fellows banquet rooms.
ID. L. Jewett has moved his family
from West Bridgton to the j. B. Howard
farm in Brownfield.
Bert Wallace and Walter Durgin are
visiting their mother and sister, Mrs.
Elmer Whitney Of this village.
The Public Library Association has
purchased building Of Mr.. Il. Hartford
OF Stsndish and moved IL on the DR..
SWEET lot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
SHOWS FALLS,

Thanksgiving day Was enjoyed by 3
reunion OF the Jackson family with
George A. Jackson at the old homestead !;
being present the father and mother,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Hooper Jackson, and
all their children and families except
Thomas and Eugene, who live In Brown
ton, MINI. All enjoyed . splendid din
ner and passed the day very epjoyably.
Miss Mary +. Hammond spent the re-
msinder OF the week with her grand
parents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
SUMMER.

Harry Bonney Is gaining slowly.
Ella Newell has returned home from
visit at South Paris.
Frank J. Thompson Of Rumford Cen
tire was 10 this place last week on busi-
ness.
Ethel Morrill,, who has been working
for Mrs. +. B. Stetson, Of Hartford, has
returned home.
John Stsrbird and daughter, Lulu, OF
Livermore, were In this place last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
PERIL

Bert and Ed Hodgdon and Fred
Walton of Portland have been visiting at
E. c. Polsnd's and j. E. Conant's.
Michael Murray and wife of Turner
are visiting her sister, Mrs. J. +. Conant.
They spent Thanksgiving with her and
90 did Miss Flora Livermore, their guest.
Mrs. Seth Bsbb is still very low, with
but very little hopes Of her recovery.
Mrs. Lucy Walker has gone to Dix
field to work nursing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
GREAT sNAkEsl

Nov. l7uh, rs Adeibert Dunn Of Buck
neld was making an excavation for q
huilding foundation, he opened ankles
uesS 6u Of hhAbitanss, sssgly esseeac-
e for the winter. The hole was about
tro feet belov the surface az TIE ground.
BY actual count be killed forty snakes.
mere were several Of the yellow and
h1aek a1riped varieties, one solid black
one. eboes elQht Inches In length, and
TIE rest, OF the common green ones, and
the small bsown snakss, rsd underneath,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29

1--WE don't have no luck ut our house
like they have over to Jimmy Smith
ers'. T"
"Why, what kind Of luck do the
Smithers have?"
Jimmy Smithers' father has dyspep-
STA, an there's always piece Of pie left
over an Jimmy gifts itr'-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
LOWELL

Harry Ring has returned from the
hospital at Portland.
A. II. Farmer is at home from Rock
land for few days and has sold his
place at the Center to W. L. Vance.
Eva E. Martin Is at work at North
Fryeburg with Mrs. Giles at dress max
ing.
Benjamin Russell Is laying the founda-
ton for putting In furnace.
Family gatherings at Thanksgiving
were as usual In order.
Spencer K. Parker continues to be
quite sick.
G. Reginald Pottle Is ct Buffalo, N. Y,
TO be treated for trouble Of the throat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
WILSON'S MILLS.

A deer Was seen last Sunday crossing
the fields with men and boys Ia pursuit.
A bear track also called out q crowd OF
bloodthirsty hunters, but neither party
succeeded in bsgging their game.
S.w. Bennett has gone to work Tor
Percy Ripley.
George Stesrns has gone back TO Yer
mont. j. C.. Bean carried him to Cole
brook the past week.
The drama, "Anita's Trial, was given
bv members of Mt. Dustin Grange, at
York's Hall. In wentworth's Location,
Saturday evening, the proceeds to 60
towards furnishing the hall. Nearly
$50 WAS taken.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
SINGLE COPIES.

single Copies Of the Democrat are four cent?
each They will be mailed on receipt Of price by
She publishers or for the convenience of patrons
sinxlo copies OF Of each Issue have been placed on
sale AZ the following places In the County:
south PArfa, Stursevants Drug store
Shprtlers Drug Store
Norway, Noyes Drug Store.
stones Drug Store.
Buckheld. Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
rryehurr. At Lewts Insurance ONCE
PAr4s Hin. Mrs. Harlow. Post once
BrN ants Pond, II. j. Libby.
We fsrts, samuel Z. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
EaEe pllla

Send your address to 81. E. Buckleu
& Co, Chicago, and get free sample
box Of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you Of their merits.
These pills are easy In action and are
particularly effective IN the cure Of Con-
stipation and Sick Headache. For Ma
laria and Liver troubles they have been
proved invaluable. They are guaranteed
10 be perfectly free from every del
eterious substance and b be purely
vegetable. They do NOT weaken BY their
action, bat by giving tone 70 the stom.
aeh and bowels greatly invigorsts the
system. Regular siss IS cents Per box.
Sold b. 7. A. ehurtls&, druggist.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
nlckvAIE-

Geo. o. Hussey Is in town looking for
rent.
Mrs. 0. o. Tracy Is canvassing for
silverware.
r. 8. Tracy and family have been on .
weeks visit, Visiting relatives In Paris
and Woodstock.
Hemingway q Thompson ara nearly
through yarding spruce on the Lovejoy
lots.
g. L. Rowe has purchased The Gerry
barn and has torn e down and q moving
Il 70 West Peru.
David Atkins b moving Into his house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
OXFORD.

"The Flowing Bowl, . drama under
the auspices Of the Sons Of Temperance
was presented 1t Robinson Hall, Thurs
day evening.
Bertha and Grace Grant have gone to
Quincy, Mass, to visit their sister, Mrs..
Morris.
A magazine club has been recently
formed.
There was . ball with oyster supper
on Wednesday evening It Robinson Hall.
Married at Lewiston, Nov. 2lst, 1t st.
Peers church, By Rev. Father Notion,
4f. Francis Routhier Of Lewiston and
1iss Niese BERN Of Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
NEW ApvkRTIsEM ENTs.

Horse Slels for sale.
Parker's Hair Bal-sIn-
There l. Class OF People.
The HomeliesS Man In Paris
out OF Date.
Seire IL
Logs wsnted
ss Per Cent Discount
? Notices OF Proceedings In Bankruptcy.
Wanted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
NORTH BuckelelD.

Died 10 North Buckneld, Nov. goth,
Calvin B. Keene, aged s. years.
o. l.. Varney Of Sumner has been al
work in our place few days.
viii Tucker and Nell Churchill got a
deer few days ago.
VIII Bisbee, Eugene Fuller, John
Flagg, Charles Dunton and MIR. Fogg
are cutting cord wood for j. A. Warren.
jason Mitchell has gone to Canton on
a visit to his sister, Mrs. DeShon.
+. F. Bicknell and wife Of Norway
were at his fathers, J. +. Bicknell's, the
10th.
Frank Stiles IL preparing to furnish
the community with hulled corn this
winter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
HERE AND THERE.

The wsterville Mail notes that nearly
two months Of the Maine hunting season
has passed without man being fatally
shot by mistake for deer. IL isn't en-
tirely clear what makes the difference,
but during the season Of 1897 such sc-
cidents averaged just about one q week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
RuMEORn CENTRE.

Asbury Hoyt and family spent Thanks
giving on Red Hill.
Hill Graham shot deer recently.
Frank Goodwin's house burned Satur-
day, the 10th. No Insurance.
Chas. Goodwin worked for Fred Alb
bolt last week.
$40 was realized at a chicken pie sup
per for the pastor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
WELChvIILE.

Mr.. Bert Hall and Earl Gilbert spent
Thanksgiving at F. j. Halls.
Mr.. w. Il. French and wife Of MinOt,
Mr.. w. 8. French and wife Of Oxford,
Col. c. II. French Of Chicago, ILL.,, and
Charlie Warren of Boston spent
Thanksgiving at j. s. French's.
Mr.. W. Il. Hall is improving.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
ROx6uRY.

Ally and Charlie Philbrick are cutting
spruce pulp wood on Locke mountain.
They will land on the river near A. w.
Robbins.
Jim Irish Ia up from Peru.
Mr.. Locke ssld choice COW and cali
to Mr.. Austin Of Peru.
The wonderful fine weather IL In every
ones mouth.
l.. ii. Reed has crew In the woods,
on the Walker farm, cutting and yarding
birch for his mill.
Geo. Gilmet ls cutting birch for Bart
let's mill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
NORWAY LAKE

Victor Partridge is sick with mumps.
Mrs. b. G. Barrows, Miss Louisa
Chamberlain and Miss Jennie Barrows
and Frank Pottle and family took their
Thanksgiving dinner with w. 8. Part
ridges family.
A. L. Packard. wife and little daugh-
ter, were at Ralph Floods for Thanks
giving.
John Wood and family went to Water
ford Thursday.
There has been large lot OF golden
rod blossomed on Albert Newhall's land
lately.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
NORTH PARIS.

Mr.. Movers drove home two cows
Nov. 18th which be bought Of G. W.
Berry.
B. X. Dow has sold his oxen TO . Mr..
Sawin.
Mr.. Clifford Of winthrop, general agent
Of the Essex Fertilizer Co., Was 1t Z. Z.
Fields Nov. ~.
B. X. Dow killed . pig last week eight
months old which weighed 324 pounds.
Nora Whitney spent Thankssivins at
home.
Arthur Stevens b drawing dry wood
70 West Paris for Charles Stevens.
1arcellus Littlehale has zone b Boe.
ton 10 sag fsw dsys.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
COMING EVENTS.

Nov a--Entertainment under the auspices OF
Mount Mica Lodge, 1. u. .. p. At New Han.
south Paris
Dec s-oxford Pomona Grange, South Paris
Dec. 6-s.-Stats dairy conference. Portland
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
WEaI aEIAEl

Every one went deer hunting Thanks
giving day.
Flora Wheeler came home Wednesday
on a two weeks vacation.
Alden Mason, Jr., and friend, both OF
Auburn. are in town hunting.
There was shooting match At Dana
Morrill's Wednesday and Thursday, but
no game was captured.
Don Bean and Fox shot deer recent
ly.
Jack Fish. one Of our soldier boys,
made a fiying visit here this week but
has now gone 10 Savannah.
Harry wyman has line Of mink traps
in successful operation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
A Gorgeous King.

Luinaka, the king Of Barotse Land,
says traveller. is held in great fear and
respect by his people. His court has IA
much etiquette and ceremonial ms thae
of Louis XIV His band of musicians
make both day and night hideUus with
their performances. The music is done
to drive away evil spirits. Luinaka
himself is an imposing spectacle.
The king wears long blue dressing
gown trimmed with red braid, trousers
and shirt, and on his head scarlet
nightcap, and above il black terai hat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29

"Fightin's hot business, said Willie
~ be read about the regiments First
thing, they got peppered at BY the enc
my, a they they ct mustard out b.
their own eov'meat ''--HA.pse's Baaas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29

doctor, l don't know what's the
natter with me. I can't sleep nights
any more. az
"Um! Let's res. What Is your bust.
ness?"
Elm night Waterman.
"Ah, your case 10 remarkable one.
must write it up for our Monthly
Medical Record. Chicago News
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29

In Rtolsmy's time any one who killsd
. ct was pat to death.
The age-herald., 1898-05-31
MUST ACT AS
 DESTINY BIDS US Period of Prolonged Warfare May Result From Our New
 Foreign Policy.

London. May So.-The Daily Chronicle. commenting upon the dispatches of the Washington correspondent as to the Ca nadian agreement, says:
 The news that the agreement has been signed will be received throughout the country with keen pleasure and satisfac- ton. The foundations have been laid and we are convinced that the fabric of An glo-American unity will reach it's appro- priate crown.
 With reference to the probability of a protracted warfare owing to the weak ness of the insurgents in Cuba, the ar ticle continues:
 "The United States must act as their own high destiny bids them act. If a policy of expansion is forced on America ii cannot be doubted that a period of great trial perhaps o6 prolonged warfare is be- fore us. We nave no doubt whatever of her success. No people of tougher grit ever fought for their places in the world, but 1t will greatly shorten and simplify their task, assisting the work of civiliza- tion If they are assured that British d. plomacy and the British navy are acting as their reserve force"
The age-herald., 1898-05-31

There was good deal of gossip indulged in yesterday to what effect the ousting of the appellees would have on Greene county and on state politics. It was well developed in the evidence that the appel ants in the case representa- tn silver de- mocracy of the county and the appellees the gold side of it. Although the county is overwhelmingly silver, the convention had elected the appellees by a vote of 22 to 20. This was dononot on the money issue, but with the idea that if the committee of beat chairmen was ratified by the conven- ton, then they would be working against the interests of Judge Coleman for Chief Justice.
 But it is said now that there were other reasons for Judge Coleman's wishing to get another committee elected. That is, one that would be favorable to Bankhead for representative in congress from the Sixth district Coleman owed Bankhead many political debts, it is said, and, of course, wanted to, see Greene county have a com- mittee favorable to him. This is why Judge Coleman took such an active interest in the contest yesterday. But now, that his Bankhead committee has been unseated and the original committee seated, which is said to be antI-Bankhead, yesterdays action may have decided effect in the con test for United States senator in 1900
 Campaicn Committee
 Before adjourning last night Mir. Pettus introduced a resolution that Chairman Lowe Is empowered to select campaign committee consisting of members of the executive committee, or not. as he saw best, and to make other arrangements for the campaign.
 This morning at half past nine the com- mhttee will meet again, together with all of the nominees of the party in the city, and the whole campaign will be discussed. If enough of the committeeman are in the city tonight a banquet will be held but no definite arrangements for this had been made for this last night
The age-herald., 1898-05-31
THE CANADIAN
 NEGOTIATIONS Which Have Been in Progress For the Last Week
 Concluded.

Washing on, May 30.-The Canadian ne- he.e fer the last week. were concluded to- night when definite agreement Was reached for the creation of commission which shall consider all the subjects or ccnlroTe1s sy betweeen the United States ani t:haads and frame a trea,y aetweeif tae im;,rial government and tho Cnied States for the complete adjustment of their cent cvcrsies. The agreement is n.H to he su.iritted to the British government for it's approval, and when this is given the o:f;5 nization of the com nj ,son will be completed. For the present tue agree rieni is confined to the ons point that the comm | sicn shall be created, the time and placc rc" the commission to begin its woIk being left for future determination. It is uri. rs;rod, however, that tAs first mc'1- ing yrll' be held at Quebea, probably cur ing tlle coming summer.
 The purpose was not to arrive at final conclusions, but rather to pave the way for a commission which could affect these conclusions by complete examination of all the details of the several questions inyolv- ed. These include the Behring sea, North Atlantic and Lake fisheries; border immi- grafton, reciprocity, mining regions in the
  possessions and also the determination of the Alaskan boundary line.
 While these were gone over in the con- ference just closed, it was a preliminary discussion and no final agreement was reached on any of the subjects involved. The expectation is that the commission will now accomplish this general work, offsetting concessions on one question by equal concessions on other subjects insoiv- ed Those participating in the confereno e were Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British ambassador; Sir Louis Davies, Canadian minister of marine; General John W. Eos ter, special commissioner i1 charge O. Canadian affairs and Reciprocity Commits sioner Kasson. The British amba ssador will forward the agreement to the British foie.sn office and it is expected woid will be received as to the approval of the im- perial authorities in about a fortnight After that the commissioners will he named and the time and place of meet ing definitely determined upon.
The age-herald., 1898-05-31
UNITY OF SENTIMENT.
Blue and Gray United in Observing Decora-
 ton Day at Mobi'.

Mobile, May 30.-For the first time in los cal history there was a general public par- ticipation in decoration day services at the national cemetery. Hitherto the serv- ices were almost wholly in charge of the colored military and other societies, though occasionally the southern veterans have taken part. Today there was a union of sentiment and a testimonial of the appre- citation of the people of the courtesy of General Coppinger. who, with his stan, was present at the ceremonies last month at the confederate rest. Tn assembly to-
 Continued on Third PageJ
The age-herald., 1898-05-31
Poor Now

From the Somervillc Journal
 First Little Girl-Where's your new spring hat?
 Second Little Girl-Tm not going to have any this year. We have begun to keep a dog.
The age-herald., 1898-05-31

the union-Yanlxee Doodle and Dixle-the favorite airs.
 After a third of a century of peace and prosperity all the children of our common country knelt at the altar of a reunited faith. The blue and the gray lie in eternal slumber side by side, heroes all.
The age-herald., 1898-05-31
cAHEEN BROS. DRY GOODS.

Washington. May so.-Weather for Ala bama: Variable winds, becoming south eas1erly
The age-herald., 1898-05-31
The Force of Habit

From the Washington Post.
 It may require a little time for Colonel William Jennings Bryan to break himself of the habit of addressing his troops as My felloy-citizeHs."
The age-herald., 1898-05-31

About approaching to oknoww mayb 
 
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The age-herald., 1898-05-31

convention, and judge of probate Green, A. F. Smith. The point which the appellees endeavored to bring out was that the coun- ty convention had perfect right to elect any county executive committee it saw fit, but that never until 1898 had they chosen to appoint other than the chairman of the beat clubs. They said that in 1892 the con yention adopted a resolution depart ng from this custom, but on account of the threatened bolt of the populists at that time, it was thought to be the wisest plan to reconsider the resolution and select the committee in the old way.
 Judge Coleman also brought out the fact that the convention which had elected the committee in question was duly or ganized, and that not a member of 1t had been contested. He argued from this that it's action was final and legal. Judge A. P. Smith read numerous calls for that meeting, dating from 1874 to, 1898, bring ing out the fact that the meetings were never called to elect members of the coun- ty committee, but always to elect beat cflairmen
 Colonel John objected to reading the calls from the old files of the Eutaw Mir TOT. because it was a bo1ting paper in 1896. He said any such paper was not worthy of being trusted He was ruled out of order by the chair.
 Another amusing little incident occur red when one of the appellants witnesses was testifying. He had occasion to read some resolutions passed by the convention of 1894. He came to a part of the docu- ment where the convention had in most glowing terms extolled "the wise and fearless administration of President Cleve- land, the greatest statesman since the time of George Washington" The wit ness started at first to skip this part of the resolution, which at this late date would not be considered exactly the thing, but Judge Coleman made him read it. It gave all the committee the dry grins dur ing the reading, and after it was finished there was no applause.
 The testimony was finished about o'clock. At o'clock an adjournment had been taken for one hour.
The age-herald., 1898-05-31
The Arguments

At Judge Coleman and Colonel John began their arguments, limited to fifteen minutes each. Judge Coleman laid em- phasis the point that the convention was, the highest tribunal in the county and that its actions were not to be ques- toned by a few voters in the county just so the proceedings of the convention were regular and legal. The committee on the order of business had reported that an executive committee would be selected and this report had been funan3 3nously adopted. It was only after the minority committee had failed to get in that they had started the cry of irregularity.
 Colonel John, in his argument, said that the people we're the highest tribunal in. county. They had elected their com mittee and the convention which was Htr agent, had no right to undo their action. If no committee had been elected by the people, then, of course, the convention had right to elect one. The convention had no more right to oust committee elected by the people, than it had to oust candi- date nominated in the primary.
 After this, Judge Coleman and Colonel John each spoke five minutes. both reiterat- ing the statemsnts they had made in their main arguments.
 MT. Pettus then moved to go into execu- tive session, which was done. They re- mained thus for an hour. adiournn~ a+ g o'clock. None of the debate. that had oc- cured fin the room during that time was given out, except the bare result stated above.