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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-11-29

could be required of them under the
law in compliance with n decision of the
highest Start. Court. What more could
be expected of them? What more
could they be required TO do? What
more would reasonable men wish them
to do?
In suing them for the tax OF 1893 and
1894 the Council holds that they had no
right to pay tax for those years under
toe decision OF 1895. Have they any
better right to pay for those years under
the decision of 1897? Both are decisions
of the same court. Why should the last
decision relate back to those years If the
first did not? In other words, if the de-
cision of 1895 did not govern for 1893
aud 1894 how can it be held that the de.
cision of 1897 governs for those years.
If the banks are not protected In paying
back taxes in accordance with the first
decision how can they be protected in
paying such taxes under the last de-
cision?
We have dc mOnstrated that Judicial
Interpretation first obt0imed relates back
to the bhginning of the litigation OF
which it is an end and stands good for
the future until it is reverse
and therefore the decision of 1895 gov
erned for 1898 and 1894 and the decision
of 1S97goverl My from the time 1t WIS
made. The banks therefore did all that
can be required of them when they set
tied in full all tax due for 1898 and 1894,
under the first decision.
1t is to be regretted that the Council
has insisted upon suing to enforce the
collection of taxes for those years, and
involving the citizens of Paris against
their will in a long and expensive liti-
CATION with the banks to collect what
when collie ted must seem to every fair
man scarcely other than blood money.
Almost every town of consequence IN
the State except Paris has made fair
settlement with the tanks. The banks
here have offered to pay more in proper
ton to their assets than ninety nine out
of every hundred citizens pay but the
Council says mo; we must have the
last penny. the last drop of blood that
can be wrung out of you"
To get it they have gone into the
Courts and although the City has attor-
neys elected by this same Council and
paid salary to do such legal work as
may be required, member of the
Council who voted to bring the suits is
employed at cost of 81 800 to help
''milk the banks"
THE News regrets that there has been
any occasion for criticism whether just
or unjust and regrets that the Council
instead of accepting what seems to us
the fair proposition of the banks, has
chosen to spend the money of the peo-
pie in litigation which the bu-iness
men and tax payers of the city who are
mainly interested in the matter do not
approve and desire to see settled.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-11-29
Il Word
to Doctors

We have the highest regard for the
medical profession. Our preparations
are not sold for the purpose of antagon-
izing them, but rather as an aid We
lay it down as an established truth that
internal remedies are positively injuri-
Gus to expectant mothers. The distress
and discomforts experienced during the
months preceding childbirth can be al
leviated only by external treatment-by
applying liniment that softens and re-
lakes the over-strained muscles. We
make and sell such Hniment, COM
blning the ingredients in a manner
hitherto unknown, aud call it
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-11-29

One step won't take you very far
You've got to keep on walkin,;
One word won't tell folks what you are
You've got to keep on talking;
One inch won't make you very tall.
You've got to keep on growing:
One little sad" won't do it all
You've got to keep em going
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-11-29
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Special rates given for large advertise
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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-11-29

Saturday afternoon the writer had the
satisfaction of seeing Mr.. Will H. Davis.
of this city. appear in the leading heavy
role in Down in Dixie" which was the
Thanksgiving attraction at Cincinnati
theater. Mr. Dayis makes handsome.
villain and did an excellent piece of act
ing. and has already won a reputation
as a sterling young actor. Mr. Davis
and five other prominent members of the
cast have given notice that they will
leave the company this week at Indian
Dlis. The company has lost Hluch
valuable time this season on account of
being quarantined in the south against
yellow fever, and the management has
failed to pay the actors for the time lost
by cancellation of dates or in making
long jumps. Mr.. Davis was easily the
strongest actor of the company.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-11-29

ALMOST anybody would like a nice
comfort fer Christmas present and J.
T. Hinton has best and cheapest. (tf)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-11-29
Tortured By =
Rheumatism.

T felt so much better after taking two
bottles. that I continued the remedy,
and in two months 1 was cured COM
nIeteIy. The cure was permanent. fer
T have never since had a touch or
Rheumatism, though many t m 9
exnosed to damp and cold weather.
ELEANOR NJ TIPPELL,
371l Powelton Avenue, Philadelphia
Those who have had experience
with Rheumatism know that 1t
becomes more severe each year,
and like all other blood diseases,
the doctors are totally unable to
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-11-29

'tenslty the disease.
). S. S. never disappoints, for it
is made to cure these deep-rooted
diseases which are beyond the
reach of all other remedies 1t
cures permanently Rheumatism,
Catarrh, Cancer, Scrofula, Eczema,
and all other blood diseases. 1t
is the only blood remedy guar
anteed
urely Vcgctt11ole
Books mailed free by Swift
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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-11-29

CRAWFORD BROS. have lately improv-
ed their barber shop, making it decided
ly the most attractive shop in Paris.
They offer prompt, expert and polite
service, and their shop is as cool as any
in the city. Hot or cold baths at any
hour. Of)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-11-29

THE War Department has decrted
that Havana and Porto Rico shall be
known as Habana and Puerto Rico
but the public will keep on writing
them in the popular way.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-11-29

cure IL. LII iaCc,
the only remedies
which they pre-
scribe are potash
and mercury, and
though temporary
relief may result,
these remedies pro-
duce q stiffness of
Joints and only in
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-11-29

Wood Mantels furnished complete.
Undertaking in all its branches.
Embalming scientifically attended to.
CARRIAGES FOR HIRE.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-11-29

The Beggar Prince Opera Company,
which has had some of it's dates can
celled on account of the quality of the
performance. has had trouble to burn of
late During four nights engage
ment in Cynthiana leading member
was discharged for getting drunk and
forgetting his lines A chorus girl or
dered another actor to slap Cynthiana
dude, but the latter drew gun and a
protocol Went into effect. AT the last
performance another dude tossed a
bouquet to Yum Yum" and the angry
tenor fired the flowers back over the
footlights. After the show the dnde
smA- he'd the tenor's face, and the ''in-
cident" was closed.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-11-29

w. H Cane has prolucad in New
York, new play called Worth a Nil
lion" Mr.. Crane is himself III looks In
the play as he uses no makeup" for
his part
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-11-29

Frank Croxton, son of Chester Crox-
Lexington, is a valued member of the
Highwayman Opera Company. of which
Camille D'Arville is the leading lady.
and should soon win leading place on
the operate stage.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-11-29

Among the attractions coming to
Lexington opera house ale The Bride
Elect" 1.-The Christian" The Liars.
The Turtle" Hotel TopseY Turvey,"
"Cyrano de Bergerac," 1.-THE Little Min
ister," all New York successes, Roland
Reed, Nat Goodwin, Julia Arthur and
others.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-11-29

Some misguided persons at Trenton,
N. j., poisoned the innocent dogs be-
longing to an Uncle Tom Company last
week and failed to infiict any sort of
punishment upon the actors who were
infiicting the measly old play upon the
public. The horrible old nightmare
should be Kissed off the stage.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-11-29

Theatrical And Otherwise = Remarks In
The FOVer.

@. w. Couldock, the veteran actor
who was the original Dunstan Kirke IL
"Hazel Kirke," died Sunday night IL
N w York.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-11-29

In Philadelphia last week Sol Smitt
Russell produced pretty new coined,
entitled "The Ho1. Joh1 Griggsby.
The scenes are laid in America in tim'
of the 40s.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
GODDARD SEMINARY.

The Second base ball team at the Sem
mary are practicing in the morning and
afternoon every day to get IN training
for the game tomorrow against the Barre
Juniors
G. j. Snow, one of the teachers, gave
all ,hr boys very enjoyable treat last
evening. The party was given in the
kitchen where maple sugar, dnu@hnuis
and pickles were served in abundance.
The Goddard team has been somewhat
handicapped in their practice, on ar-
count of the rain Last night was the
second time that they have been able
to get in amy out of doors practice, and
lluett is making Il hard try for first base
Gale is playing short stop and will make
the competition for secon! base rather
warm, Cole was tried in right field
and proved very satisfactory.
The public rhetorical exhibition fakes
place in the chapel tomnorrow after
noon. Those who take part are Misses
Helen and Ruth Bliss, Brown, Even,
Forbes. :. Brooks, Clough, Colvn and
Preston, and MessrS. Bushnell, Cole,
Flagg, Aver, Booth. Brown, Durke''
Davis, Dunham and IIealey.
Mr.. Stone had the class in trig onome-
try out of doors getting practical expe-
rience in surveying for the first time
this morning.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
WARMING.

The legal voters of the City of Barre are
hereby notified and warned to meet in Ar
mory Hall in Miles Block on North Main
Street in the City of Barre, Vermont, on the
Ind day of May, 1898, at ! 80 o'clock p. M, to
transact the following business:
FIRST. 70 see if the City will vote to buy
or condemn any water system or works now
supplying water within the City, and if so
what ones.
SECOND. TO see if the City will vote to
instruct the city council to give permission to
any water system or works now suppl, ing the
City with water, the right to extend or lay
new lines of pipes within the Nty.
THIRD. TO see if the City will vote to in
struct the Cit, Council to give permission to
any water system or works now in the City,
the right to make new connections with their
pipes for the accommodation of the residents of
the City.
FpIRTII TO see if the City will vote to
put in Il water SYST m of its own, and if so
where. and what system it will vote to put in.
FIFTH. TO see if the City will vote to al-
thorizc the City Council to make any lease or
other arrangements with any of the existing
water companies or works to bring the water
from Martin Brook, or from any other water
the City may purchase or condemn, into the
City. and if SO what lease or arrangements.
SIXTH. TO see if the City will vote to
purchase or condemn the works of the Barre
Water Co. or any other portion thereof.
SEVENTH, TO see If the City will vote to
borrow money and issue its bonds, notes, or
other evidence OF Indebtedness for any
OF the purposes specified in the foregoing ar
ticles of tn> warning. and if it votes to issue
its bonds or note> to designate the rate of in
ierest. and time and place of payment. and
the form of bonds, whether coupon or regis
tered. it will issue.
EIGHT. 70 Ito any other proper business.
Dated at the CITY of Barre, Vermont, this
2lst day Of April. lSDS.
JOHN W. GORDON, MAYOR.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
In War Array.

KEY WEST, Apr. 22.--After spend
iuy the whole night in signalling.
SIMPSONS fleet got under way at 5.45
this morning. They made a most i'm
posing sight us they sailed down the
harDor in II scmi-rirclr. The immense
batleshipS were most omnlous token
of distinction and every mau aboard the
ships is eager for action and for revenge
for their comrades of the Maine. There
Were in line the 'battleships Iowa, New
York, Indiana, the cruisers Cincinnati, !,
Detroit, and Nashviffe anil VIC TiiG
boats Wilmington, Castine, NIachias and
Newport The monitors Amphitite,
Marblehead will 90 later, and also.
probably, the monitors Puritan and
Terror. The dispatch boat Doubtless,
Owned by the Associated Press. will lie
close together with the fleet all the
time.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
Woodford Out of Danger.

lIENDAGE, Spanish Frontier, Apr. %.
General Woodford with his staff after
travelling through the night and harass-
ed by many dangers reached the Span
ish frontier wit many exciting exprri-
ences. The Spanish police attempted to
capture Il member of the delegation and
at Valladold the train was attckrd by
a Spanish mob eager as the American
Indian with the thirst for pale face blood.
Stones were thrown but no firearms
We're used. Mr.. Moreno a Secre,a1y
was singled out for capture but Gen.
Woodford stood in the doorway and told
the mob that only by superior force
could they get him. When finally over
the frontiers, Woodford simply raised
his hat and said " Cood bye to Slain."
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
No Time to be Lost.

WAslllNGroN, Apr. 22.-After the
Cabinet meeting 1t was announced that
the President considers war as now on
and no time will lost in forcing the
issue Capt. Sampson will he nomina-
ted rear admiral. After the war closes
he will drop back to his old rank.
Steps are being taken to insure Samp-
sons command us ranking officer.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
Steamer Buena Ventura.

KEY WEST, Apr, 22.-l'he first Sl'an-
iSh prize is lhc steamer Eurna Ventura
from passayola, Miss, and was bound
for Rotterdam, loaded with lumber
The Spaniarls ignored the blank shot
so the Nashville fired siN-pounder
The crew numbering 20 men surrender
ed immediately. The Nashville towe |
Icr here, and placed the prize crew on
bpul'i. There was nuch enthusiasm here
as she was toWrd i'll,
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
Bl'ZZELL'S LUNCH ROOM.

A, II. Buzzell, the new proprietor OF
tive Il, Il Star Lunch Room, puts out 10
his customers u chicken pie every o'h-
day; beef stew, Monday; chicken stew
Tuesday and "Wednesday fish rh"w"er'
Tnur, day; fish balls, Friday; hamburg
steak Saturday. Oyster >'"wS' ',a'll
chowdrrs, hakcl beans, coffee ANA o'her
refreshments served at all hours.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
Notice to all Nations,

WASHINGTON, Apr. 22.-Notice to all
nations that the United States urposcd
TO establish a blockade at Havana har-
Dor was drawn up yesterday by Attor-
General Griggs, and is. in the hands
of the Secretary OF State. 1t Is bellev-
ed it will be sent everywhere today.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
Will be q Prize for U. S.

LAS PALMAs, Apr. 22.-The Spanish
steamer, Monlserrat, q ship of $500
tons burden. and having aboard Il most
valuable cargo, sailed from Cadiz April
10 for Havana. This will be II rich
prize for United States Cruiser.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
President Signed Proclsma-
tiOn.

" AsnINGroN. Apr. 22.-The Pres
'utut has signed the proclamation ""''-
tvinu the nations ut the hloca e of lla-
>nua and will issue it to-day. lie has
.Iso signed the coal embargo r"s"lu-
t'nI, - that it is now law.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
100000 Volunteers for One
Year.

WAsIHNGToN, Apr. 22.-Secrelary of
War Myer took the proclamation call
ing for volunteers to the White House
for the Presidents signature this morn
inc and ii went to the cabinet meeting
this forenoon. 1t will be for 100, 900
men to serve one year.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
Bellamy Dying.

DENVER, COLI, Apr. PIT has
been decided to remove Edward Bel
lamy the author who is dying of con-
sumption to his home in Chcopee
Falls, Mass.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
Queen Calls for 80, 900 Men.

WASHINGTON. Apr, 22,-rhr Royal
De rec has been issue | calling 'or 3o,-
900 men from last years Spanish
reserves, to defend the honor Of Spain
and the throne Of Alfonso.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
Formal Declaration To-
morrow.

WASHINGTON, Apr. 22.-Senator Ea-
Wis said this morning that Congress
would probably make IL formal declara-
tiOn of war at noon tomorrow, this will
give SPAN full time as allowed by
America. The conferces on the vo,un-
teer bill consulted today, and the bill
will probably be completed today.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
Senate Agrees to Army Bill.

WASHINGTON, Apr. % The Sen.
ate has agreed to the conference report
on the volunteer army bill and it goes
to the President for his signature.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
Chas. Emery Smith Swofn in.

WAsHINGToN, Apr. 22.-Postmaster-
General Smith was sworn in to his new
office this morning and took his seat in
the Cabinet.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
FIRST SHOT FIRED
United States Captures Spanish Ship
The War Has Actually Begun
Woodford Meets With Many Dangers
In Leaving Spain.
THE FIRST VICTORY.
THE FIRST VICTORY.
MISREPRESENTATION + Il, ,nzssxsir

2-The NasnvU
la OF
board ship load of lumber and
shot struck home the ship
a never means
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
House Adopts Volunteer
Bill.

WAslIINGToN, Apr, 22..-N l2.l7
the House adopted the volunteer army
bill.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22

A nice Canned Pea, 6 cans tor zoe.
while thew last, al-o Fapry small ten
der June Peas, for 10 and 12cts. can.
L, Nj. Averill.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
= ! T tvs \ 4, new ! Lieut. Il tenants

WAsnINGToN, Apr. 22.-Thc Presi-
dent today nominated +. b. Grandy and
+. w. Smith third licutenants in the
revenue cutter service.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22

Pratts Astral Oil, the genuine, only
u cts Il gallon, Water White 10 cts
L. NJ. AverilI.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
The Weather.

BosToN, April 22.-Rain tonight and Sat
urday West winds.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
For Sale.

EOR SALE A Top Buggy nearly new
r viii sell cheap. Inquire of J.. D. Meao'
81 No. Main Street
-O, SAI.E-Onc House and Lot on llawes
street. and six large Building Lots on
Perrin lIll. and one large Corner Hu'ldlng
Lot at tbs corner of second and Main stS. III
ouire at y. G. Whitehlls. 5i1 No. Main st.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
Bought for $500,
And Sold for $3.50, 900. 90.

Th,tv-ei.h, years u:o Frenando Jones
bought Il piece OF proptr rty in Chicago for five
dollars. AMI after his purchase he curSed him
sell for buying the property.
But less than four years ago the same prop
erty was sold to the American Biscuit Go. for
tft enormous sum of six hundred and fifty
Thousand lolHrSs This is Il matter of record
in the state of Illinois, county of Cook. city of
Chicago. The man that made this purchase,
No. 2ll9 prurie aNonue. Chicago.
The property we offer YOU has n good a fll
turc :ls This. We ar" not here to humhug YOU
ut are tolIiu4 >"u facts and if you viii inves-
tiyate YOU viii Hud them true. We propose
to deal honora,ly with everyone and sell you
property for it, resent >alie.
We do not tell yon that You can buy II lot of
us for two hundred dollars, and in week sell
it for two Thousand dollars, but by holding il
II short time you will receive large returns for
YOUR money invested.
Would he pleased to have you call ON MS
and we will try to Interest YOU whether You
buy or not.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
Wanted.

\AIANrED hy an experienced g'rl po-
w >tion to do General llollSe-work' III
qulre ut bowers Il Chessor's market.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-22
To Rent.

no RENT.-RoOms in pleasant loch1'on.
one very pleasant room, short street,
Alice Preston. lV'l
Sharp County record., 1898-11-11

tion and the allied powers
failed to carry out their pro-
ject. The Monroe doctrine
meant a guaranty of freedom
to Ncrth and South America
from all European interfer'
ence.
The doctrine as given by
Monroe was enunClated on
account of the prevailing
conditions, and though it has
been handed down from that
time to this, was not intend
ed to fix or limit the policy
of the United States in the
future under different cir
cumstarces.
Sharp County record., 1898-11-11

America, composed of the
heretofore separate republics
of Nicarauga, Salvador and
Honduras. The constitu-
tion provides for a president,
elected for four year by a
direct vote of the people and
contains a provision against
immediate reelection. The
functions of the president
are very much the same as
those OF the presidents of
this country. A congress of
two houses is given the leg
islative power, the senate
being made up of six senator's
of each state and three from
the Federal district, where
the seat of government is To-
Gated which corresponds to
our District OF Columbia,
while the house of represen'
tat..ves has one member for
each 10000 inhabitants. AS
indicating the dignity and
Importance of the new repub-
lie, it has a population of
about two million, and an
area of 1000 square miles.
Sharp County record., 1898-11-11
to business here this week.

to business here this week.
Mr.. James Niece and DR..
Willie Batson are at Memphis at
tending the Medical'Lectures.
Mr.. Augland is preparing to
erect a new residence just oppo-
site the home of Rev. Jenning.
Rev. Castleberry delivered an
interesting sermon, at the M. f.
church last Sunday, on the sub
iect of "Infant Baptism"
Mr.. Will Smith was very
dangerously cut while cleaning
the gin saws last Monday night.
The breast fell catching his
hands and cutting them badly.
He was carefully attended to by
Drs. Batson and Johns ton, and is
now at his home doing very nice
ly.
Our school is still improving.
Four new students entered this
week. Miss Snider of near Frank
lin, Messrs Dark and Higginbot-
tom, of near Hardy, and Isaac
Richardson of near town. By a
mistake in our quarterly report,
Ora Meeks, George Meeks and
Lee Buchanan, were left off the
Honor Roll.
Quite a happy and unexpected
wedding occurred at the home OF
Mr.. John Wiles last Thursday
afternoon, the fortunate ones be-
ing Miss Leona Wiles, of this
place. and Mr.. John H. Best, of
Independence county, Rev.
Walter A. Wayman, Of Sulphur
Rock, officiating. The "happy
ones" left the next day for their
new home in independence coun-
ty. The groom is one Of lnde-
pendence county's most estimable
and enterprising young men.
The bride is one Of Sldney's most
lovable and charming girls; AMI
although we are grieved to lose
one so noble and useful from our
midst, we gladly join in with heir
many friends and wish them a
happy and prosperous journey
through life, with sweet flowers
blooming continually along their
pathway. ... .
MEMO.
Sharp County record., 1898-11-11

The l4-year old son of G.
r, Bryant, who is serving a
life sentence in the Texas
penitentiary for murder, is
circulating a petition to be
presented to the governor of
Texas asking for his fathers S
pardon. The boy was a
mere child when the crime
vas committed.