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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-18
THE zUYDER ZEE.
Holland TO Drain That Famous
Body of Water.
A Task That Will Cost Some
$4s,OOO,OOO.
FIRST A MIGHTY DYKE
1t VIII Shut Out the German
Ocean.
Building in Compliance Of the
Queens Desire.
FIRST A MIGHTY DYKE

Amsterdam, Jan. 1S.-Before the end
of the month work will have commenced
in Holland on one of the greatest enter
prises of modern times-the rrarsforma-
ton of the Zuyder Zee into large area
of dry land
This is in compliance with the express
desire of Queen Wilhelmina, who does
not want the first year of her reign to
pass by without undertaking some part
of the stupendous task.
The legislature of the Netherlands and
Queen Wilhelmina have approved all
the plans of the Zuyder Zee company,
an association of prominent Dutch cap
ItaIists, working under the auspices of
the state. BY the beginning of next
week the three thousand workmen, en-
gineerS, divers, carpenters, maSons,
sailors, etc, engaged by the company,
will begin to build the great master
dyke, which will run from Ewyksluis, in
the province of North Holland, to the
little village of Piaam, in the south of
the province of F'riesland, using the Is
land of Wirtingen as part of the great
bulwark which will shut the German
ocean out of the Zuyder Zee.
The building of this dyke alone will
consume nine years, and it will cost
ST., 800 600. 1t is computed that 1t VIII
take thirty-three years to, complete the
work and $4,000, 900.
The draining of the Zuyder Zee will
add 1877 square miles of land TO Holland.
which experts say will be extremely
fruitful, and will add $500, 100000 to the
wealth of the little country. Thousands
of powerful windmills will be erected all
around the shores of the Zuyder Zee
TO pump the water out of the vast basin.
The company announces that the land
will be sold as it is drained, not to
trusts and large companies, but to in
dividuals, with or without much sur
plus money. The purpose is to keep at
home most of the five or six thousand
emigrants who go to Australia and
America every year Only about $500
an acre will be charged on an average
for the drained land.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-18
prevailing spirit of jingoism and inn

prevailing spirit of jingoism and i'm
perialiSm.''
He denounced it as entirely opposed
to all the lessons of Mr.. Gladstone, les
sons to which he would feel himself
bound unless he were to allow himself
to drift into acQuiescence with a. course
or policy which he believed Injurious
to our material prosperity, to the ma
tional character and to the strength and
safety of the imperial state.'
He frankly admitted that he held
pessfmistic- view of the difficulties
threatening throughout the world.
II think" he exclaimed, 1--WE are
nearer the beginning of them than the
end"
1t was his firm conviction that "the
prevailing spirit of Imperialism must
inevitably bring militarism, a gigantic,
daily growing expenditure, increased
power to aristocratic and privileged
classes, and war;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-18
IN BROAD DAYLIGHT
A HalfBreed Indian and Squaw Un-
hitch and Drive Off With a Rig.

Mcpherson, Jan. 18.-There is a story
of a most daring robbery comes from
Little River A man by the name of
Ward with his wife had been stopping
north of Little River. They had came
from Oklahoma and seemed to be hunt
ing location.
On last Saturday morning Ward COM
PEELED his wife to go with him to Little
River. She refused at first but he forced
her to go by threatening to shoot her.
They went to Little River and there
took a team and buggy viii CHI was
standing on the street and drove off.
They have not been heard from since.
The stolen property belongs to Mr..
Frank Rose who lives south of that
place. Ward is a half breed Indian.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-18
PLANS FOR THE 10Th.
Will Leave San Francisco for Manila
on January 9th

San Francisco. Jan. 1S.-It has been
decided that the Twentieth United
States regiment. now at Fit. Leaven-
worth, will leave this city on the trans
port Scandal on January %.
The Senator and Ohio will be imme-
diately put in condition for the return
trip to the Orient. No assignment of
troops has yet been made for these
transports, but it is probable that a
regiment of regulars will be sent on
them to relieve the volunteer organiza-
tions.
Gen Shafter will arrive here tomor-
row evening and will Immediately take
command of the department of Cali
fornia
Gen Merriam and his staff will not
leave for their station, the department.
of Colorado, until next week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-18
A HOST OF EVILS
To Follow Policy of Imperialism.
According to John Morley.

London, Jan 1S.-The Right Hon.
John Morley. liberal member of parlia-
ment for Montroseburgs, addressed his
constituents at Brechin and said he en-
tireIy cOncurred with the reasons which
led Sir William Vernon Harcourt to
resign the leadership of the liberal par
ty in the house of commons
1t was his own intention, he declared
to retire from active and responsible.
participation in the formal cOunsels of
the heads of the liberal party, although
his Jealous and eager cooperation
could always be counted upon for the
advancement of every liberal cause.
Mr. Morley proceeded to criticiSe the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-18
Her Powers Are So Remarkable.

Who positively, without a question,
gives you full names, dates, facts and
locations in the vast problems of life.
The past, present, future revealed with
wonderful and unerring accuracy. No
card humbuggery or other ingenious
schemes to allure the confiding. Every
thing is told-nothing is omitted. Who
you will marry and when; what you
are best adapted for; your lucky and
unlucky dates, and other numerous
things not having space to mention. No
matter what has been your past ex-
perience, what your belief is, call and
be convinced of wonderful power.
A Written Guarantee.
The only clairvoyant in the city, as
well as in the world, who is positive of
her power to reunite friends, cause a
speedy and happy marriage with one
of your choice, gives you good luck,
break the evil influences, stop the
drinking habit, give you lucky numbers,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-18
GRADUATING EXERCISES
At the Topeka High School on Friday
Evening.

The graduating exercises of the mid
winter class of the high school will tax =
place Friday evening in Assembly hall.
The following is the programme:
Selection-'.Si Simple Confession'' Thone
High School Mandolin Orchestra
invocation The Rev. ]. P. McKlurkin
Soprano solo-s'Past'' Schneider
Mrs. J. A. Kleinhans.
Address .-..--...- Seeing the Unseen
The Rev. Albert Bushnell, ST. Joe, Mo-
Violin solo-HSouvenir de Babe" 49,.
..----.-. -.-...-.-. Leonard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-18

Beerbohm Tree, the English actor. is
a godson of the German emperor. The
kaiser by the way, is wroth because
the Paris Figaro few days ago repro
duceG from an American weekly car
toon representing his imperial majesty
as wild boar All the copies of the
French paper found in Germany were
cOnfiscated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-18
ALICE e. j. IRVING.

locate the earth's buried treasure, or
any business that you may want done,
that she will give you a written guar
anty to complete your work in thirty
days or refund your money.
ALI Men Must Stand Before the Pub
lie on Final Appeal-Prominent
People Testify.
1 have found the advice of Alice
Irving to be reliable and accurate
Hon. G. A. Pillsbury, eX-mayor of the
city of Minneapolis, MINI.
She is the most marvellous woman
that ever met-Hon. Joseph H. Day,
mayor of Lewiston, Me.
The fact that her predictions have
matured with astonishing accuracy
leads me to recommend her to my
friends.-Hon. Frank A. Briggs, COVER
nor of South Dakota.
A perfect lady, and I had no hesita
ton in sending my wife and daughter
to her.-Chief of Police Cunningham of
Indiana, Pa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-18
DEATH OF j. w. DENT.
He Was Brother of Gen. u. s. Grants
Widow

Oakland, Cal, Jan. Isl. W. Dent
brother-in-Iaw of General U. S. Grant and
uncle of U. s. Grant Jr.. candidate for
United States senator, is dead from pneu-
monia- He was 70 years old. For six
teen years Mr.. Dent was appraiser of GUS
toms a t San Francisco. He was appoint
ed by President Grant and neld office IN
til retired by President Cleveland Mr.
Dent came to California in 1852, engaging
in mining in Calaveras county He repre-
scented San Joaquin and StaniSlaus cOun-
ties in the state senate in 1858 and later
was interested in mining properties in Tue
lumne county. He leaves a widow and
daughter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-18

Your linen left spotless, American
Steam Laundry, 112 West Seventh
Telephone 341.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-18

She is a wonder of wonders, and as
time passes people will more readily
understand her professionalism. Claude
MATHEWS, former governor of indiana
The words of Alice Irving have set
me to thinking. She told me things
that were known to none outside of God
and myself.-Hon.J John Sedgwick, judge
of the supreme court of New York.
Satisfaction guaranteed, business sa-
credly private. Fees from SOC up. Con-
sultation by mail with stamps
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-18

10 HARRISON STREET
TOPEKA, KANSAS

Hours 10 a. m. to p. m. daily.
The hand points the way for they
who walk by sight do not walk by
faith, because faith reaches beyond hui
man vision and grasps things unseen
Readings, verbal and in manuscript
Cut this out it will not appear daily.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
EAST HEBRON.

The road teams were out Thursday
morning breaking roads, but they
filled again before night with snowdrifts.
We have heard Of no new cases OF
sickness In this locality, and all are
gaining finely.
James Roberts Of Auburn visited bis
brother Adrian and family last week,
and found bis brothers wife somewhat
better, but quite sick.
Cake Emerton OF Auburn Was 10 the
place last week.
Last Wednesday two young men
passed through the place who had been
to the city. The Wind was blowing the
snow in their faces, bat one was singing
At the top Of his voice, and his head
keeping time IN al directions.
On account Of the storm Friday even
Ing, the Sd, they repeatd their drama,
s..Not 30 bad after all" Saturday even
ing, thu 18th.
d. N. Merrill, with the hslp OF his
son Ernest, Il keeping house for himself
and four children. He hires bis butter
beat over, his cooking and washing
done, and Is getting along finely With
the work. Good help Is very scarce and
hard to obtain.
Arthur DeCoster 10 working for George
Long, and Cassia for A. Il. Fogg.
This Friday morning the roads are
filled with heavy drifts, and the Wind
still blowing the snow. This reminds
~ OF Tie old style Wintere, When tie
roads had - y broken ct mon Eve -
four timeo eoeh Weoe * ooeegA wUokos
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

Last lfonday sveniag Pr1sldest Ctaes
Of Bates College delivered = very abb
lecture before de stndents snd frieads
OF Gould Academy. Subject, he
Threefold Fountain ofs Life, Admin
ton, Love and Hope.r
The village schools closed Friday.
The teachers have been very earnest In
their work, and have realized good ~
suits.
Mr.. J. u. Puriugton L. giving hls
store inside new coat OF paint, and
making other needed repairs.
A horse race upon the Ice WAS one OF
the novelties this week, In which Mr..
WIN. F. Keudalps horse won.
A large amount Of spools are being
made It the Skilliugs mill.
The can makers will soon begin work
Ia the corn shop, manufacturing cans
Tor next falls psck Of corn.
Mr.. j. A. Libby, who has been III Tor
some months, Il reported ~ slowly gain
ing.
About nine Inches Of snow fell Thurs-
day, and IL now badly drifted, making
some Of the roads impassable.
On account of the unfavorable weather
the different clubs have been postponed
this week.
Miss Mayo IL drilling the students Of
Gould Academy for the prize speaking,
which Ia to take place at the close OF the
present term.
Next Monday evening, Feb. IL, Hon.
W. w. Stetson will give the clostng
lecture In the academy course. Those
who have heard him once will be glad to
hear him again, and al may be sure Of
an able, helpful lecture.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

Out az the ureckags ct had csss Of
~ grippe thu Oxford Bar crsvls bach
lneo tn Ianks again.
The Victims Of tho grippe are too nm
merous 10 mention. Over thirty In both
settlements were sick with 4 ut one
time. Dr.. Tvitchell Of Andover Was 10
town. DR.. Phipps OF Milan telephoned
up that he could answer no moro calls
here, there vas 90 much sickness nearer
home.
d. C. Bennett flushed logging Friday
and discharged his crew.
Mr.. Duunlng new manager Of Par.
macheenee Club, Vice Emery Haley ~
siened, went up to the Lake Saturday
Rev. 8. 8. York is up 1t present visit
Ing among the sick.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
MASON.

James Uhlman has moved out Of town.
Albert p. Bsssett, sheriff, OF Norway,
has been 10 town several times lately.
A good many will be sorry 10 hear OF
the death Of one OF Mason's oldest and
respected men, Mr.. Clark Bean. He has
been In poor health ever since he came
out Of the army. For the last year he
has lived Ia Berlin, n. H., with his
daughter Nellie. He Will be very much
missed.
Ray Mills and Elmer Stiles are cutting
wood for Charlie Durham.
Irving Hutchinson sold three beef
cows to Ell Stearns Of Bethel.
Adam Bellefountaln and Ed Role
called on friends here last Sunday.
VIII Tyler IL driving team for Arthur
Morrill, for few days.
Geo. westleigh Ii laid up with q sore
hand.
FL. Bean has q new housekeeper, q
lady from Rumford Falls.
Fred Scribner was down from Sheh
burne, y. H., and stayed few days
with his parents.
Stella and Mabel Scribner Of West
Bethel are visiting their aunt, Mrs,
Nahum Scribner.
Geo. Bennett Is working for Eden
Miils.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
aROWNEiElp

Pearl Rebeksh Lodge, No. 90. was In
sti,uied at Brownfield, Feb. Eth, with
eighty charter members BY Grand Mas
ter Chase, Sec. Dyer and Pres. Henley OF
Rebekah Assembly Of Portland, assisted
by Silver Lodge OF Denmark. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing term:
y G.--Mrs. John sands.
v.G.-Mrs. Irving uodson.
Cor Scc.-Mrs. Granville Manshcld
-. Scc.-Mrs. Irving Ho'ison.
Trcas.-Mrs. Albert Blake.
j. l.. Frink Is on the sick list.
Nearly all the others In the village,
who have been alex, are better.
The mask ball that was 10 have been
Wednesday, has been postponed indef-
nitely on sccount OF the storm.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Levi Seavey were called
TO Conway, y. H., on account Of the
sickness OF his sister.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
SHOWS FALLS.

Henry Suckles has rented the mill
tenement on the ledge and IL keeping
house for himself therein. At present
be Is chopping In the Perham woods for
Chandler and Burt Curtis.
Burt d. Cordwell has returned from
Greenwood, where he has been engaged
on the farm OF his late grandfather,
Nelson Jackson, for several weeks. He
il row yarding firewood for Fred Wood,
and Is boarding with his uncle, Vernon
Walton.
Messrs. Smith aud Suckles are about
to depart for South Paris on wood
saving expedition. at present writing.
George w. Hammond continues about
the same, with occasional spells of relief
from his muscular rheumatism.
George f. Buck Is at work In shoe
factory In Jsmsics Plain, Mass.
c. d. Cordwell has closed bis house
and moved his family to South Paris.
Ethel Robinson, who has been keeping
house for him for the past year, has re-
turned to her fathers, George r. Robin
sons.
B. C. Curtis reports his hand as i'm
proving, although he complains Of .
feeling Of weakness 10 that member.
Mrs. Elvirs Brooks died ut the home
OF her daughter, Mrs. Madison Bartlett.
last Saturday night, after suffering with
pneumonia about two weeks. The
funeral VAS held Monday afternoon at l
O'Clock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
HEBRON.


Mrs. w. E. Sargent Is 10 New York
visiting her sister.
Mrs. DR.. Donhsm Ia spending the
week at Auburn with her parents.
Mrs. W. A. Bartlett went TO Portland
Tuesday to see Mrs. Blanche Green wood
Seavery, who Is very low with consump.
ton. Miss Edith Greenwood IL caring
for her sister.
DR.. Crane, Prof. Sargent, Il. X.
Stearns and Sylvanus Bearce went TO
Augusta this week.
DR.. DOMAIN Is at home over Sunday
each week.
The ladies Of the society recently
made Mrs. Crane present OF beautiful
writing desk, and the ladies' circle have
given her handsome quilt.
The apron sale and supper two weeks
ago was q success. Over go were
cleared.
The funeral OF Mrs. Seavery, who
died 10 Portland Tuesday afternoon, was
held ut her old home on Greenwood Hill
Friday forenoon, Feb. 10Th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
EAST SUMNER.

We have received the annual state leg
islstive reports, and hud some interest
ing facts and figures. From the state
assessors report we hud that the lowest
tXx rste 10 Oxford County Ia Ia Hanover
80 OH snd the highest IL Ia Roxbury
sO.07. Lowell returns the most money
at interest Of any town s33, GOo-and Is
free from debt. The state assessors
valuation exceeds the town assessors
valuation In the following towns Ne fol-
lows. Buckield, o., s9t; Canton, eS, 701 ;
Hartford, e26, 733; Sumner, sA.El. We
hope thst others will not feel envlous of
Summers great increase In wealth. Sum.
ner's tax rate Is % 0s6, aud no town
debt, aud her hne town hall is her
own, being unequslled In some respects
by any In the county. Our chief value
Ia In poor roads.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
WEST SUMNER.

Your scribe has been very busy OF late
and has failed TO report news.
A year ago We had one klondike
operated BY Andrews 4 Thayer, now the
Paris Manufacturing Company have
oOGght the Berry lumber lot, s0-called,
aud have a portable saw mill and camps
erected which have the cognomen oil
Dawson City. Business Is moving along
very well.
Gustavus II. Ryerson and Oscar
Chandler have exchanged places and
have moved.
George A. Chandler 10 making plans
TO build over the house occupied by bis
brother and mother. When completed
il will be one Of the incest houses 10
town with all the modern convenience.
Young & Packard have shut down for
the want of water to run their mill.
Their yard IL full Of lumber.
Chss. &. Handy, our job printer, Will
not finish printing the town history just
now as he has had 90 much more matter
Of history cent In lately that he will not
complete it for Q month.
We saw in your last issue that Sumner
z. Tucker OF South Paris has thirty
two hens that laid go eggs In the month
Of January. G. A. Chandler Of this
place has thirteen pullets that laid 1t5
eggs In the same time, which b more
than two-fold for the same number Of
hens.
The influenza 10 subsiding here bat IL
has left its mark In the death Of three Of
our nearly lifelong village residents,
Mrs. Polly Howe, Nrs. kmeline o.
Chandler and Mrs. ElisabstA Lothrop,
al about 30 years Of age. Ths former
had heart trouble, the second pneemonta.
the latter paralysis, all preceded By On
attack Of the grippe. Thsy we're all
loved and respeeesd aAd thsk p1eoooce
win b missed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
HIRAM.
Mr. John Clark IA mite sick.

Mr.. John Clark IL quite sick.
On sunday morning Rev. J. A. Corey,
presiding elder In the Methods,
church, preached very able sermon and
held a quarterly meeting AZ East Hiram.
Ga Tuesday evening the Methodist Cir
Gle WAS royalty entertained 1T the house
% Mrs. Ralph Rankin.
The W. G. T. L. met Thursday with
Mrs. Cyrus Wentworth.
Mr.. Ira ;. Hatch and wife are absent
At Hariland on account Of illness Of
friends.
Mrs. Hannah II. Craig Is in poor
health.
Mr.. Fred c. Moulton Of the Massachu-
sets Gypsy Moth Commission h visiting
his father, Mr.. X. ). Moulton.
Messrs. A. 4 Z. B. Young have men
and teams numbering on their Pierce
lot.
We regret 10 learn that the venerable
Mrs. Hannah Msbry Is very Ill at the
residence Of her son, Rev. Madison h.
Msbry, Turner, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
NORTH 6lJCkEIEIO-

Mrs. Norman Bessey Is now gaining
slowly.
Gorham Park Of Canton was ut A. +.
Mison's over night the 9Th.
Mrs Beisey Monk Is visiting at her
brothers, Levi Turner'S.
DIR. II. VI. Heald and wife have re-
turned 10 their home at the lower vii
lage.
Mrs. J. r. Bicknell and Mrs. A. G..
Pearson, who have been quite slim all
winter, seen 10 be gaining quite fast.
Fannie Hersey has returned to her
work In Auburn.
Gideon Hammond Ia confined to the
house with rheumatism. Hermon Morse
Is out again.
Had and Clyde Keene have gone back
to South Paris to work In the sled fac
tory.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
WEST PARIS

The drama Ine tuOau spy, t1st
was TO have been played 1t Dunhsm's
Hall on Friday evening, WAS postponed
until Tuesdsy, Feb. IL, on account OF
bad weather.
TRAP CORNER.
Everybody ths, has teaming to do has
done II, or Is drawing Il TO a close.
Mr.. Kingmsn Churchill Ii quite sick,
il Is feared seriously.
Mrs. Charles Andrews is convslescent.
She Is with her sister, Mrs. Ellingwood.
Mr.. Nelson 5. Stevens IL improving.
Mr.. j. c. Perry and wife are on the
mend and seem good for another pull for
ifs.
learn that Mrs. Lowe is quite sick
With the grippe.
Mr.. George II. Briggs and wife have
returned from visit 10 their daughter
al Worcester, Mass. Mrs. Briggs Is not
we'll since returning.
Trap Corner can boast Of some smart
children rather beyond the average.
Though small in stature IL takes 4 rough
day TO keep them from school, and they
,lwsys have pleasant word for US old
people. Little Lucy Everett, s years
old, no, taking up much more room than
decent sized dog, besides being regular
,t school, takes her fathers creamery
checks over and gets them cashed for
him a. orderly as an adult and almost as
quick as oy horse power.
EBEN B. HUMPHREY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
FRYeBuRG CENTRE.

Ed Pray Is hsuling bolts to Frye burg
for David Bradley.
The Rebekahs entertained Silver
Rebekah Lodge Of Denmark Jan. 2lst,
and very pleasant time Was enjoyed.
4 nice supper Was furnished. aud a
short entertainment closed the evening
The concert given at Odd Fellows
Hall last Saturday evening by the Frye
burg cornet band Was . success finan-
cislly and socially. The ReoekAhs fur
nished supper for about 100, and they
fully sustained their renowned reputa-
ton ss caterers. for when the tables
were cleared the food was found fully
adequate to feed 100 more. The band
WAS unanimous 10 voting that the people
of Fryeburg Centre were genial and
hospitable set.