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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-12-13
SHALL we HAVE READING ROOM :

VOTE YES"
For some time, It has been felt by
mtny Of our ci,izens, that son ethiug
ought to he done for the moral and In
trllectual wel'a'e at our Young men,
along the line of u reading room. The
pastors have taken the matter into their
hands, and recently held meeting for
the discussion OF the project. AZ that
meeting Il WAS decided that on sunday
morning each pastor should present the
matter TO his people, and invite their
sympathy and cooperation. Accord
ingly, on Sunday morning, the matter
wxs brought TO the attention OF the
various congregations, and on Monday
the pastors met ut the home of Rev. X
j. Hsughton, when Mr.. Edmund T. Gar
land Of Portland WINS present and Offer
ed many wise suggestions. Nr. Garland
secretary Of the \. N. G A. and kindly
offered his assistance. He is 10 posi-
ton to render valuable aid because OF
his experience In dealing with young
men. The various kinds Of losfing places
afford poor training for young men-ss
u rule. Ii seems pity that we have
nothing To Offset the influences OF evil
no place where young man can spend
An evening except il he on the streets, or
In some place OF losfing. Let Us have y
comfortable, cosy, home-like reading
room-s room where the daily papers,
and various periodicals and magazines
will be accessible tn our youth ut
nominal Zee. Many OF our best, most
earnest, and thoughtful citizens have
strongly expressed their appreciation Of
such project, snd meeting will be
held Tuesday evening at ) 80 O'Clock, At
the high school building, tn discuss the
matter. Ii IL the hope 81 the Democrat
that this move will receive hearty and
enthusiastic backing. IL Ia In the inter-
ests OF our young men, and We have
some 81 the finest young men that are
10 he found anywhere. Give them
chance. Let US sii pull, and pull all to-
xether. IL may he added that there IL
nothing sectarian about this move
though the pastors have taken the initial
steps. They simply give It their en-
dorsement and wish II God speed. Let
Us have this citizens movement, and
let our vote be- uus uimous Ia its favor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-12-13
No Miracle.

Strange that 20 many people entertain the Idea
UsiuE improper or defective lenses, they ~
ACME they SEE WELL. or II aware that thcii
vision Il below par, think it Impossible for anv
one 70 Improve their sight We have many such
per-ons fall Into our handle, who almost imagine
ne have wrought miracle. by simply plar'ng
piecc Of glass Def sre their ewes that entirely
restores Impaired or falling sight They have
failed 20 ret such vision before simply because
they have never had their EYES SCIENTIFICALLY
examined or PROPERLY FITTED.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-12-13
CiE o..

In Fryeburs, De-. 2. Harrison McNeai. aged
30 years.
IS years
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-12-13
OXFORD POMONA GRANGE.
Time. first Tuesday In January, 1899,

OXFORD POMONA GRANGE.
Tune. first Tuesday In January, 1899,
place. Norway.
PROGRAMME.
Opeuiag Grange In sch degree
R,utfnc business.
Comforting 5th degree
Womsn's half hour. .,-x
,,an ~ eoilsirpn from the small districts 10 the
Isrrer OF advantage 10 the chtdren!
Recess
Recitation. 81 Ter Carr, wess psr ,.
49,. ~ r. BresS Frederick Noble.
Ssssy }. ID. Howe, Frederick Kobe.
O,e.iion-.would n NOS be better ior sne
farmers of oxford County 70 diversav sneAl
Ola ,oxue. sisters Mooney and Davis. West pars'
Reritstion. =. l. ssAroiE, ~ Ss
Song g. VI Y. Psrham. franknn'
Z E.a :; n s1.i.o-.. Committee.
W. W. AxDREws,J
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-12-13

On and after oct 2 lss. trains leave south
ya,is Going down s,i1 A N, {>unsssys In
.,ip.lesD. 9.35A. ", ;lsp. ~, Going ny: SO
A N. S,'0P. NJ, sc p N SUNDAY incsnde')-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-12-13

Fl-st Congregational Church, x. J. Hauxhton.
pastor. ON sunday. presehing services. 10; -
n ami : o. p. NJ, sabbath School Y ~;
prtyer meeting Tuesday evening, Chris
g. Fp,ieavor meeting sunday evening.
Neiho.iist Church. Rev. l. A. Hezn. Pas-
t,- On sunday. morning prayer meeting. Y ~ 4.
n preaching service, 10 "a. NJ, saohsth school
II Epworth League Meeting, p NJ; even
.,r- PRAYER meeting p. NJ. PRAYER meeting
rlle-stav evening; clsss meeting. frtisy evening
ts.utist Church. Rev. I. j. Rzmsatell, Pastor.
On sunday, preaching service 10 - A n, SAD
fstb school II NJ prayer meeting G;0 p n.
,.-,ver meeting Tuesday evcntnx.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-12-13

Kim HILL
A dance at Henry Kerr's last Saturday
night.
W. G. Morton from Brysnt's Pond was
In the place Friday.
,bout seventeen scholars In attend
snce this term Of school.
E.A. Dudley vas at home from Har-
rison Thursday TO change horses
supervisor w. l.. Gray ana MISS
Wilson visited the school Wednesday.
The Young people have eaj 'yed cost
inc on this nice December crust the past
seek.
Recently we saw wounded fox
chased by hound come directly 10 tine
bnuse. even TO the door, as II seeking
protection from human kind.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-12-13
SOUTH rAsIs rosr OFFICE.

Unice Hours bs 70 W a. II, s~ a. Il 70
~ ?. NJ
Mails close: For Portland. &c. s3s A. n,
NY. for Gorhsr. &c. sts A. n. .soP \.
Mails arrive az post Office; From Portland,
a.. 1919 A. NJ. lSo p. ~, from Gorbam. Se.,
S-AAM tS Pm.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-03

Ennis. Tex. Dec. 2-The Kaufman
county negro who was captured at Elmo
and hurried away from a mob "a that
county was brought % Ennis by Deputy
Sherifs Henderson and Anthony and
kept m the calaboose here and then
taken 10 Jail AZ Waxahaonio lie ad.
mits buying chloroform for another ne
gro. but says he was not In the Bonnet
house Tuesday night He says he Is 10
years old.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-03
Fight win Robbers.

San Antonio. Tex. Dec. 2 Sheriff
Campbell and posse returned from the
scene Of the holdup near Shavano. Three
robbers did the work J. l.. Sales. man.
agcr OF Prior's ranch, was badly beaten
over the head, while August Grosser a
German farmer, was shot through the
body. but will recover Sales and Gross.
er made resistance ana a fght ensuod
with the result stated No clew exists
a. 10 the identity Of the men.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-03

Birmingham. Ala, Dc. 2-rhe as
Segment of the birmingham Rolling
Mill company - merely fight among
the stockholders Of the concern It, A..
sets are sl.il3. 900 aud us debts sie2. 600
on this SgU0.O0o was contracted IN build,
ing steel plant for which preferred
stock was 10 be- issued aud taken by the
stockholders. Some Of the stockholders
refused aud the other stockholders seen
20 have used the force ofnn ass snment
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-03

Perry, o. T.. Dec 2-The home Of
Hiram BlRR., farmer, living seven
miles southeast ~ here, caught fro
Thursday morning and Biggs, his wife
ANA three small children were burned to
death. Tho family was asleep. Awak.
onod by the smoke they found they had
but one means of c'cape-through the
burning front rooms-and In the at
tempt 10 pass through, oil were lost
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-03
'sET LIMITED WRECKED.
y Person. Hart and nueh Rail-
road Property Destroyed.

Person. Hart sHd Hueh Rail-
road Property Destroyed.
Innings, La, Dec. s.-The Sunset
ited was wrecked two miles west Of
10 yesterday. The engine, baggage
Ir and four sleepers were thrown from
yhe track, aud II IL marvellous that any.
body escaped death. One lady had her
face slightly scratched, but other passen.
gers were uninjured The conductor
was injured IN the back b. a trunk fall
ing ON him. The engineer and firemen
were hurt, but not fatally. They were
thrown into pond ON the roadside,
where the engine now lies n mass Of
scrapiron. The coaches were snatched
from tho trucks by the force u the
shock, and the cross ties nre ali shat.
tered Air Cox. the airhrAkos special.
1T who instructs the mlnmen % the
entire system 900 the u.o ~ airhmkes,
CHANGED 60 boz on the Sunset limited and
demonstrated the worth Of an expert m
trying times Tho superior workman.
shin IN the coaches was also apparent
and saved lives II j. feared that Mr..
Cox injuries viii prove fatal.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-03
In eur few our.

'm-ass Rstarasd AgHnss Tanner,
s.ak.n. aud Einy. I've oshsr.
uFiinville. Dec. 2.-The viriea riot
a jury has made it, formal report
ndge Shirley. The grand Jury dealt
tinently with the affair. aud as far
was able 10 ascertain, returned trus
Is against the principal participants
the tragedy OF Oct " at Virden.
Zen indictments, involving 81 persons.
were returned. Against John X. Tan.
ner, governor OF Illinois, there are three
counts for palpablo omission Of duty and
malfeasance In ofiice Fred W. Lukens,
general manager Of the Chicago-virden
loal company, is charged with man.
aughter ON two counts
/ In the indictments against Governor
Tanner. half dozen complaining wit.
kesses, employees Of the Chicago Nirden
company testified that thsv were
sssed and prevented from follow
1nk.pate employment bv an
men numbering 1000,
and felloniously were
lien: that the governor
"a By the sheriff OF Ma.
" that no protection was 10
"a the county aud was earnest.
'tuned for state assistance.
'iirley fixed Governor Tanners
$500.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-03
MORNING srssIoN, . 80.
AFrERNooN SESSION, 2:30.

3. Real Literature vs.. School
Readers Miss Cordia Fletcher,
Bryan; Miss Susie Boone, Nayasota.
:. 10y to Improve the Common
$3.50 sS. ourse; Prof Charles w.
mapd NJ. ColIege. Con.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-03
TEACHERS MEETING.

Following is the program Of the
Central Texas Teachers meeting to
be held here today;
MORNING sFssIoN, . 80.
/. kindergarten in the Public
schools Miss Ella j. Ahrenback
Navasota; Miss Una Elan, Marlin.
2. Some Specific Means Of Char
acter building in the Public schools:
Superintendent +. /. Hall, Marlin;
Discussion-supt. r. b. Cousins
Mexia.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-03

Siephenv 10, Tex, Disc ? The trial
Of the case OF the state ". Ann 3 Will.
- "a with the murder OF Aus
was begun ON last Friday.
Thursday returned verdict
In the second degree and a.
punishment at ~. -
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-03

heece OF FcYHlUIHI FIH' IeII
Bay after a visit 70 Bryan friends.
Judge Prendefgast Of Mexia. Is
3 Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Caldwell.
Igr preparation for Christmas
wall paper from Lon Johnson
per cent, See Lis sam.
10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
Stamp Dealing.

The methods of dealing in stamps have
changed very greatly as compared with
former years. In the old days a leading
stamp dealer would when new issue
came out order from a postoffice in the
country making the issue several thou
sands of the stamps of the lowest de-
nomination and maybe dozen complete
sets. Nowadays he orders 500 complete
sets to 100 single specimens of the low
est value. The reason for this is that the
old schoolSoy trade, on which the dealer
once depended for his living, has large
ly given place to the grown up trade
Customers now can buy complete sets
where the schoolboy could buy only a
single specimen. The boy trade hash t
disappeared, but the principal dealers
don get so much Of it. 1t goes to the
small dealers and to collectors, who
themselves have turned dealers in order
to dispose of their duplicates.
The greatest general stamp dealing
firm in the world is in London. The
firm deals in all sorts of stamps, from the
commonest to the rarest, and has repeat
eddy bought collections entire for which
thousands of pounds have been paid, the
collections being afterward broken up
and sold piecemeal. New York sun.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
MT PHtEX, BRATrIEBGBORo FRIDAY, NOVEMBER T. 1898

Presently he saw a section of the enc
mys battery changing position, and the
men saw it, too, with a howl of delight,
and then for five long minutes the two
batteries blazed at each other and it
was desperate business for Lieutenant
Bissell To stand idly in the wheat even
if he did sec ono of tho enemy's guns
disabled
1t cheered him to know that he was
gaining the advantage, but he longed
for some work for his hands to do.
Everything was working like charm
in his battery. AS he walked over to
the right gun he envied the numbers
serving the piece, and Just at that mo-
ment number one fell back with cry.
Lieutenant Bissell caught up the ram.
mer and took his place at the muzzle Of
the gun. Now instead of dragging time
flew. His hands and arms were soon
blackened with powder. He had some-
thing to do now. 1t made him wild
with delight to see the distress he was
causing on the other hill. A few more
rounds would do their work. He threw
off his coat His hat fell in the wheat.
He had no time to pick it up. The
sweat ran down his face as he sponged
and rammed and sprang back outside
the wheel while the gun was fired. The
white smoke rolled over the battery.
The toiling men were lost to view in
it. The wheat stalks were burned to the
roots in front of the guns, and the roots
were torn out of the soil, and still the
guns Numbered and blazed and the
ring Of fire crept farther and blacker
on to the yellow grain. The heat was
maddening. He dipped his hand into
the black sponge bucket and dashed the
dirty water on his forehead and sprang
in to reload.
There was a cry Of rage on the left
There were bullets in the air Crowds
Of the enemy were surging through the
smoke. He struck down one man with
the sponge staff. The gunner knocked
down another with the trail hand spike
All was confusion. He felt a singing
sensation in his arm and then a faint
ness. He was almost trampled on by
the rushing horses sweeping around
with the timber. Some of the men lift
ed him on TO the chest and held him
there. He remembered the galloping
horses and the shouting drivers as they
plunged through the wheat, dragging
away the hot old gun, the same gun
that has been cooling for long years in
the little red cannon house at the end
Of the Round Hill street. Lieutenant
Bissell was brevetted captain for gallant
ry and went back with an empty sleeve
to ring the bell and read prayers in the
Round Hill church.
And now who can say which showed
the highest courage-the colonel, the
major or the captain?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
FACTS ARE STUBBORN.
Ii BrattlebOrO People Are Not Convinced
by Local Testimony, They Differ
From Other PpOnIe.

Our readers must have noticed in the past two
years how cures have multiplied in the news.
papers like mushrooms in a meadow, and follow.
ing the plethora of cures" the general public
nave turned remarkably skeptical Facts are
demanded, but it has also become essential to
know who suppys them. where they are from.
III hne' who have been cured. Doubt Thomas
VIII not accept at par incredible cures on the
olher slice of the continent. He wants it at home
Give us some neighbor, then shall believe. " is
what he asks for. Well, Doan's Kidney pills do
this. Call it what you like, at home, local or
neighoors testimony, you can always ascertain
the truth OF 1t without leaving the corporation
limits. Here is a case:
Mrs. A. Fl. Stratton, of Green'eaf Street We st
Brattleboro says II can heartily recommend
Doah Kidney Pills to anyone suffering from
kidney complaint. For long time was troubled
with dull, uneasy feeling across my back. If
did any hard work it afterward hunt me consid.
erably for few days. | also had other marked
symptoms of kidney disorder both weakening
and distressing. a neighbor called my attention
to Doan's Kidney Pills. Acting upon his advice
got box from Durgn's drug store ard began
using them. found relief after taking them.
They are good medicine, and if | hear of any
one having kidney trouble would not hesitate
to advise the use of Doan's Kidney Pills"
For sale 10y all dealers price 80 cents. Mailed
by Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, n. Y, sole agents
for the United States.
Remember the name, Doan's and take no sub.
sttute.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
Dress to Look Slender.

The fashionable woman now dresses
herself to look slender. If nature has so
formed her that this is an impossibility,
every article of her attire is then fash
Toned to make her at least as slender as
possible. Her skirts are cut in sheath
like outlines, her sleeves are small and
closely fitted, her waists silk lined, and
all elaborate trimming is applied after
the bodice has been closely and carefully
fitted and boned. The blouse effect still
remains, but only on the front of the
waist, the back in nearly every instance
being tight and seamless. The round
waist in numberless charming effects
remains one of the prevailing styles,
but the bodice with small points slight
ly rounded is quite as fashionable and
is very generally chosen by those who
wish to look slender and long wasted.
New York Post.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
OUMMISSIONEKS, NOTICE.

- ESTATE OF STEARNS CLOUGH.
The undersigned having been app nted by
tho Honorable Probate Court for the District Of
Marlboro, Commits toner's to receive examine
and adjust all Gle inns nd demands of all persons
against the estate of Stearns Ciough. late of
Dummerston, in said district. deceased and all
claims exhibited in Offset thereto hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose afore-
said, at the residence of Mrs. Lc raine Clough on
the 18th day of November and on the first Satur-
Gay OF April. next. from clock until o'clock
p NJ, each of said days. and that six months
from The 18th day OF October, A. D.. 1898. is the
time limited bv said court for said creditors to
present their claims to us for examination and
allowance. a.
Dated at Dummerston, this Goth day of October
a. d. 1898
Adm F. MILLER, Ic.,
HENRY H. MILLER, commissioners
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04

Btrl ACTON, Chittenden, Co, Termont.
WILLIAM 4. HALL, w. II II. CONNER,
Postmaster. Assistant Postmaster
August IS, 1898
The Fidelity Rupture Cure Co of Vermont
Y NJ. G. A. Building, City.
Gentlemen:
| desire to add my te, tmony in favor of
your method of treating hernia. For nearly
Syears have been sufferer from the eff cts
of large RUPTURE have been operated on for
the radical cure Of it, but without success
and have often found it difficult to retain 1t
with any truss. After all this had little
hope of ever receiving any benefit, but atput
eight months ago decided to try your treat
ment. l fitted with truss, and since
that time my rupture has never come down.
l have received eight treatments and never
been obliged to lose any time while taking
them. Now am cured and can 90 without
any truss without the slighi est Inconvenience.
thing which never expected to do, and am
more satisfied than can express.
l trust you will be able to relieve vast
number of sufferers you have me, and
sha take pleasure in recommending the Fl
deity" method
Yours Truly.
W. II. II. CONNER.
Assistant POSTMASTER.
The above is a sample of hundreds of testimo
mails which have received. If you are il
doubt about this being genuine cure we woulC
be glad to refer you to those WhO kaolc
Brattleburo Office near DR.. Clarks dentistry
rooms, in Whitney block. Hours, Saturdays only
from 9:3' NJ. to 2 p. N. Bellows Falls office il
Gray's block Hours, Tuesdays only from II
A, NJ. TO p. NJ.
Address Fidelity Rupture Cure Co,
Brattleboro, Vt.
Lock box 424
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
TRY GRGIN.O. TRY GRAIN-O.

ASK your grocer today to show you package OF
GRAlN,O, the new food drink that takes the
place OF coffee. The children may drink 1t with
ont injury as well as the adult. All who try 1t,
IKE IT, GRAlN-O has that rich seal brown OF
Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure grains,
and the most delicate stomach receives 1t without
distress. One fourth the price of coffee; 25 and
80 cents per package. Sold by all grocers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
TOastinR the Queen.

Every night in every ship in her
majesty's navy, the queens health is
drunk by the officers of the vessel, but
it is curious fact that it is always
drunk sitting, the officers never rising
as is usual on land. The origin of this
custom has never been thoroughly eluci-
dated. -Pittsburg Dispatch.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
Not Inconsistent.

I'm afraid of you," said Miss Kit
fish to Mr.. Callow saucily.
That's stwange, replied Mr.. CAL
low "A few minutes ago you-aw-
said that you were afwaid of nothing,
doncher know"
well. what of that?''-Detroit Free
Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
IN THE BOSTON MARKETS.
Fresh Made Butter Exceeds the
Demand.

Cold Storage stock Taken In Preference
to Fresh Receipts-Very LittI. ,bo,g.
In the Cheese Situation-ChoiceF Fresh
Eggs In Good Demand
Boston, Nov. mo Improvement T.,
the general tone of the butter market
tan be reported. Some of our dealers
say that they have a little better rode
than last week, while others contend
that it is as hard as ever to sell fresh
made butter in large lots. The sunrlv
continues to exceed the demand. and ac-
cumulations in cellars and public cold
storage warehouses are the result. In
the meantime summer creamery from
cold storage has been in demand. and
this continues to be used instead Of the
fresh make.
1t is not unusual for Boston to be he
hind other places in regard to the de-
mand for fresh made butter at this time
of year, but it is many years since there
was such wide difference in prices q G
at present. With Chicago and Elpin at
q cents New York at 20 cents, ii must
seem strange to outsiders that no more
than p cents can be obtained here in a
wholesale way, but such is the fact. If
the great bulk Of the receivers are telling
the truth.
The principal reason for this condition
of affairs is that retailers and iobbers
are using cold storage stock. and while
this can be bought at to cents less than
fresh make and it is satisfactory to con-
sumers, it will be taken in preference tn
the fresh receipts. OF course a certain
quantity of the finest fresh is selling at
full prices, but the proportion is so small
In comparison with the whole amount
consumed that has very little influence
on general values.
Jobbing prices were on the same basis
as last week. that is 221a to 23c for fine.
fresh creamery in assorted size tubs. and
% to 24c for boxes. Choice Junes p to
Csc, according to quantity taken. Sew
eral Of the houses reported a larger trade
than last week, and were cleaning up
pretty we'll All believed that colder
weather would benefit business.
CHEESE AND EGGS.
There is very little change to note in
the cheese situation, except that holders
are stronger in their views in anticipa-
ton of the falling off in supplies Sales
of choice, late-made northern at 9 to
Slac, with some fancy makes at 93t to
1Oc. Demand rather light. but with
colder weather it is expected to in
crease.
Choice, fresh eggs have been in good
demand at 20 to 21c, and special lots If
northern Indiana Ohio and Michigan t
21la to 22c. To command the latter
rate the eggs must grade up : perez t
new laid. These kind will sell quicker
at 22c than ordinary western at 20c.
Fresh eastern command - to 25c Re-
frigerator stock in fair demand at ii TO
i5c. The stock in cold storage was re-
duced last week $500 cases, and stands at
65, 707 cases, against 55,23S cases same
time last year.