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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

ting the FREQ Importation Of work oxen
In tho island. has steadily refused to
waive the import daties, with the result
that scarcely any tobacco has been
planted. What little leaf tobacco re.
mains In first hands Is held nc prices
which must Of necessity DO ruinous to
the manufacturer who is Obliged to buy
leaf to oil bis contracts
These facts show In faint way the
economical condition Of the island. The
interior Is depopalated AMI devastated,
one immense graveyard. The seaport
towns, while better Oft than those IL
the interior, are in state Of coilnps,
physically md financially Tbrongs OF
hall starved, III clad. miserable WI eiche:
crowd the streets Of the principal
cities. showing a CHASTITY picture Of ab'
ject misery. In the fields or outskirts Of
the cities, in the Cuban camps, the con'
dition II the Cuban soldiers is no bet'
ter than tina. II the beggars within TIE
cates--all are sickly, diseased and
starved
A handful Of military chiefs, politi'
clans. Office seekers. dreamers and senti'
mentalists. urged and goaded by all toe
women IN Cuba. who are the most rabid
and bysrerical "separatists" and advo-
cntes Of Cuba libre" in the whole out
ft, suppose themselves capable Of saw
ing their country and raising IL out Of
the quagmiYe.
The problem is indeed difficult enc,
but will no doubt be studied by those
called upon 10 do So and happy SOLO
ton reached. In the meantime IL Is Il
be hoped that the militsry4occupatior
and political custody OF the island by
the United States may DO continued
long enough TO lift Cuba out Of bel
present helpless condition and save bel
from total isolation and paralyzatior
politically ind economically.
\. =. GoUDIE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
PROBATE NOTICES.

To sli persons interested In either Of the c.ties
hereinafter nsmet
At a Probate Court, held AZ PART, 10 and
for the County OF oxford, on the thr. fue-daF ~
Jan'y. In the year Of our Lori one tnol-an'
eight hundred ana ninety nine. The following
matter having been presented for the alton
therenpon hereinafter indicated, Il T. hereby
ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given 70 al pcrs"u- ~
terested by causing copy OF this 0rier 3" 20
published three weeks successfully IN TIC x
ford Democrat, 4 newspaper published 40 '"-'l
Paris, In said County, that they nay appear b.
Probate Court "a be he'll at said PAri-. oa ilc
third Tuesday OF Feb, A. ID. ls.tl, ~ nine oI W.,
clock in the forenoon, ard BE- heari thereon
they zee cause:
THOMAS J. WHITEHEAD, late 0t Pare
deceased. VIII snd petition To- prubat' tar''9i
presented by Csrolns Is. Whitehead, the tNr'4
tii1 therein named.
ALvARADo HAYFOPD, late % Canton. I"
ceased. viii and petition fo- prohFt' there
presented by G. II. Gilbert, the executor therein
named.
SAMUEL y. BRETT Of OxfOri. war'l fir-t
account presented for allowance b. Ueortr -
Richards, guardian.
SARAH ". BEAN, late Of Canton, decea-el,
Petition for the appointment Of john !, wa!
IS administrator, presented by \. u JohAN7
brother Of eeeasea.
SEWARD s. sTEARNs, Judge OF said Court
A true copy--Atteet -
sTPFpT " PAW Rer'--fT
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
CUBA NOW NEEDS ROADS
Commercial and Strategic Value
Of q Central Railway.
Why TIE spAs1ARDs FAILED,

SnnguIshIsg Industries May ne Re.
stored - lm,,igrntien md Capital
VIII set Things Moving-itich saii
and Large Mineral Deposits.
Copyright 1899. by the Au,hor.l
II.
Next to IN influx Of capital and OK.
tensive colonization or immigration,
what Cuba requires to develop her agri-
cultural, mineral and timber industries
are railroads, highways. improved wa
terways, modern machinery. work oxen
and mules.
In times Of peace there are but 1000
miles Of railroad In regular operation,
besides about 200 miles of private lines
running Ia the "centrales," or largo
sugar plantations. which were for the
most part destroyed during the war
There are no railroads whatever In
the central portion Of Cuba, nor any
worth mentioning In the east, the three
small lines leaving Santiago tnone over
90 miles IN !eDgth) only running to
Guantanamo, III Cobre and Morn.e.
For this reason the vast tracts Of for.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

Chronic Nasal Catarrh poisons every
breath thst u drawn into the lungs.
There ID procurable from any druggist
the remedy for the cure Of this trouble.
"A amxll quantity Of Ely's Cream Balm
placed into the nostrils spreads over 90
in6smed and angry surface, relieving
Immediately the painful inflammation
cleanses, heals and cures. A cold in the
head vsnishes immediately. Sold By
druRRists Or win be mailed for 30 cents
BY ny brothers, = Warren otssets New
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

The art Of hair arrangement grows
apace. Since the revival Of the pompa-
doar couture discerning women have
been quick 10 recognize the fact that the
style emphasizes the size and shape Of Z
Roman nose. PossessOfs Of that promi-
nenf feature avoid the pompadour 40
cordfngly, and In order that undue
severity may NOT Be impaired 70 the
face they part tho hair softly on the
forehead and coll Il loosely and grace
fully on ths cFowa It ~ head.-Iabls
Tai.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
Key TO the Punsler.

No. I.-Riddle: Sponge (sp-on-gel.
No. ? Clock Puzzle: Half past nine,
l. II. .. Al s. Lid. I. File. 5. Palms
s Artist. :. soldier S. Tortoise. y.
Navigator 10. instruments. ii. Neck
erchiet. u EStinguisher.
No. 8. Transposals: !. Tars. arts, star
rats.
No. Numerical Enigma
peauiiful hs,is arc those tina; do
Work that j. earnest and brave and true
Momea, b. moment the long day through
No. 5.-Decapitation: Sewer, ever, we
No. 6.-SiDgie Acrostic: Church. hat
apple, rose, lock, eight, sun-Charles.
No. IA Diamond: !. o. 2. One. 3
Opera. l. Onerate. 5. Erase. q. Ate
:. l..
No. s. - Wonderful Formations: ]
Yosemite valley 3 Whirlpool rapids. 3
Mount Vcsuvius. 4. Watkins glen. b.
Matt.rhorn. 8. Natural bridge Z. 81!
YER spring, Florida. 8. Palisades OF thu
Hudson. Q. Golden Gate, San Francisco
10. Mammoth cave. IL. Balanced rock
-. Falls Of Montmorency. IS. Big tree
Of California. IA. Au Sable chasin. 10
Lakes Of Killarney. 10. Gateway 70 thu
Garden Of the Gods
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

lyon use dots and dsshes In sending
messages," remarked the IDLE young par
son Who uas watching the man At the
telegraph instznment. "Yes, answered
The operator, Who was quite busy, tex
cept when NJ arc. sending reports Of
what so0e Of thsse array people say
about one another. Then We don't use
anything bet tie dashcs."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

II O l.
Central square: I. A shelter. 2. a
tropical fruit. 3. A quarrclsome woman
4. Incident 5. Tears.
From 5 To 6. estimation; from 20 ., 9
rampant; from & to s, description; from
TO S, relating to Nessor; from 20 10, N
cepiacles which keep food very cold; from
y 20 IL. holiness; from 10 TO ia, constancy
from IL 10 ls, magnincencc; from TO 8
TO overlap; from 10 20, holes; from q
II. ballads: from to II, circles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
IN 1l-aeheadmenia.

Behcad mother o, pearl and leave q
piece OF land containing 100 square rods
Bchead place Of residence and leave tc
presage, TO forcshow.
Behead nothing and leave anything.
Beh.ad 20 beat with something thick
and leave a lump or hunch on the back.
Behcad an annual cereal grass and leave
high temperature; behead again and leave
90 take food: bchead again and leave a
word denotins presence or nearness II
place or time
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

"Did understand you," said the Inn
posing and handsome lady caller, "tha'
marriage ls civil contrsct?' "Nothine
Is better settled, madam replied the
lawyer whom she was consulting. "Tben
deeire you 70 proceed against my hus-
baud ct once for breach OF contract =
"But on what grounds, my dear Lady,"
"He hasn't been civil to me an hour
since No were married"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
AMA,Ne FAMILY

DURHAM, Me-, Jan. 80, 1899.
MIRA. Frank Jordan of this town says
her family has hsd no serious Illness for
seven years, due, she believes. TO the
fact that when any OF them do not feel
just right they take Hoods Ssrsapsrills.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

Presence Of Mind-"That woman
showed wonderful presence Of mind
when her horse ran away" us that
what you call It? She threw down the
reins and yelled" ~ know she did,
and the horse rsn straight down the
street. II she had held on 10 the reius
she would have doubtless steered him
into the fence.''
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

1.-THE President sent the Sampsou
bride the original despatch from her IA
ther, the admiral, announcing the de-
structiOn Of the Cervera neet. Thought
full, wasn't it?" "Yes. But they may
have some trouble In exchanging II for
anything really useful
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
No. Instrumentation.

/. Removo the central letter from q
town In Massachusetts and leave empty.
2. Take away tho center OF the best
part and leave 20 stun.
s. Remove the central letter from u
pcarly substance and leave n term once
applied 20 part OF the nose.
4. Remove the middle letter from use
full animal and leave articles Of wearing
apparel.
5. Take the central letter from tidy and
leaye tribe.
6. Take away the center OF step and
leave agitation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

Coughs and colds, down to the very
borderlsnd Of consumption, yield TO the
soothing, healing Influences Of DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
PuutAna.

The girls al school called her Postscript.
Why, Because her name was Alkaline
More
Seeing lee covered water for the first
time, little GIRL exclaimed. Look, moth
er; the rivers gone to sleep"
For a warm ,neal-dannel cakes
Isn't the watch under your pillow bed
| ticki
No reasonable horse objects TO shoddy
underwear.
Said the salted cabbage In the barrel.
| I'm just spelling TO be saperkrant
Elbow grease Is the essential oil Of in
dustry
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

Dyspepsia-bane Of human existence.
Burdock Blood Bltters cures Il, prompt
~, permanently. Regulates and tones
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

Cecile: "what would you give to have
such hair as mine?" Jeanne: ~ don't
know-what did you give:"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

There are 40 letters in the cage and 20
Wild animals The letters must only he
used once FOR one animal except when a
letter Is given moro than oncc.-New York
Herald
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

Is Il . burn? Use DR.. Thomas Eclec-
trio OH. A cut? Use DR.. Thomas
Eclectric Oil. At your druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
No. ii.-R,as,emeree.

NJ frst Is in haste. bat not In ssw.
Nv second in cut, but not In NOW.
Ny third IN Ina cord. but not In string;
Nv fourth ~ In take. but not in bring:
Nv lifsh ~ In copper, bat not In gold;
M sixth IL In bought. bat not IN sold:
Nv seventh Is In ale, but not In beer:
Nv eighth ia In look. but not In snccr:
Ny ninth i in pug, bat moi IN spaniel:
Nv tenth " in James, hat not In Daniel
NJ whole il nurse that poets sing,
Owned long ago by famous king.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
STATEMENT or THE
ORIENT INSURANCE COMPANY

UKltkI lNSUHANCt CUMFANI
oF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.
incorporated IN lsG7.
Commenced Business in ls7s.
Chas. II. whiting, President.
James u. Tsintor, Secretary.
Capitol paid up i'm cash, $500. 900
ASSETS, DECEMBER 81, 1898.
Real Estate owned by the company,
unincumbcred, S.lN 70
hensj, sE,i,9 %
company. market value. I.-;s,ile 81
Loans secured by coliateral-, 80 90
Cash In the conpany's principal
Office and In bark. 9e,l 6S
Interc.t due and accrued. IL 81 2.
Premiums IN due course Of collection, Is. i35 90
Special ca-h deposit New Mexico, 10000
Aggregate Of All the admitted assets
OF the company at their sctual
value, ?.5l56.J y
LIABILITIES, DECEMBER 81, 1898.
cisims, sOsOos q
noun, required 90 safely re-insure
all Outstanding ri.ts. Ss.7s q,
pany, Va. commission, etc, e,7S 81
Total amount OF liabilities, except
capitai stock and net surplus, l,bsgS -
Capital actually paid up In cash. 5000 o.
Surplus beyond capital, sb9S ~
aggregate amount OF liabilities In
Guiding net surplus. 2,5i66,3 -
oxford County.
W. j. WHEELER a co, south Paris. Maine.
W r. TARBoX, Fryeburg, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

Z. W. ANDREWS 4 SONS.
Wholesale and Retail Mfrs. Burial Caskc;s.
so WOODSTOCK. NAME
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

+. y. BICKNELL,
Sporting Goods, Guns and Rides.
Opposite J. o. Crooker's. NoRwAr. ME.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

STATEMENT or THE
Commercial Union Assurance Company It'd.
or LONDON.
Incorporated IN lssi.
Commenced Business In L. $, ls9l.
Assets December 81 1893.
Besl Estate ownc.t BY the company,
unincumbcred, Z sSs,lis 50
HensJ. $3.50 90
stocks and bonds owned by the
company, market value. I,7s7,sl5 90
Cash In comp ny's principal Office
and In bank. Isl, I'll ~
Interest due and accrued, 9tl3 Is
Premiums In due course OF collection, 81 6d4 "a
Other a-sets, is.sii 90
Aggregate OF the admitted assets
1.-THE company nj their actual
value, 311e,si8 90
====
Liabilities, Dec mber 81, 1898.
Net amount OF unpaid losses and
Gains, ees..ss rs
Amount required 10 safely re.in.ure
all outstanding risks, i,sl4.3IS ~
All other demands sgainst the com.
pany, viz. commirsi ons. etc, lts, "a
Total amount Of liabilities, except
capital stock and net surplus, s.Isi.sl7 Is
Surplus beyond capital. Sso,s1G 81
Aggregate amount OF liabilities In.
Gliding net surplus, s.77s..@ %
ToLMAN, Agent
South Paris. Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

FRANK HAPGOOD. successor to John HAP
good. Dealer In Fancy Groceries, Fruit Cor
.cctiopery. Cigars and sporting Goods. BETHEL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

BUY fquipoise Waists, Corsets. Gloves and MI
ancry. Bridal a Mourning Outfits Specially
Lysosr 4 BoLASD. LEWISTON. III Lisbon 81
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

+. II. ATWOOD 4 Co.
Groceries and Meats.
RUxFoxD FALLS, NE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
Legislative Notice.

The committee on Judiciary will give public
hearing IN Ia room IT the state House In
AuEusts Wednesday, February Is. ls9s, at 2.D
o'clock 4. NJ, No. Hi. On IN act Amending the
charter OF the Mechanic Falls " alter and Electric
Light and Power company giving them the hight
To extend their business into the town ofoxford
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

". N. SMALL a son. Brysnfs Pond. Maine
Boots and shoes, Dry Goods. Groceries. Furnish
ing Goods and Clothing. Boots shoes REPAIRED
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14

M. nOs-NeW kOoso8ys
FIN blanks with nance Of animals the
sound Of which will make aense:
Fate will - some people, and -
them completely. They do not even ----
cheerfulnsss, but fall into gloomy -,
and - tho - Of utter defeat In their
fnces- Hut - ore - soul whose up
per lip Was always stiff NJ --- -. who
- all sorrows, with q brave - and
broke the - Of every chain that bound
hnr like
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-14
ANIMAL STATEMENT.

ANNUAL STATEMENT.
QUINCY MUTUAL FIRE ms. 60. ~ Qgia.
cy, Mass. Incorporated AMI commrncri Hu.i
ness In I-5l. Chas. 4. Rowland, President.
william II. Fay, Secretary.
ASSETS, Dec. 81. l-.~.
Real estate owned by the company,
nnincumberei, F.~"W
Loans on bonds aud mortgage (6rst
nens), 1900
stocks and bonds, market value, E"f-9oo
Loans scared by collatcral-, I'',-."f9
Ca.h In offics and In bank. ls-.sH =
Interest due and accrued, 3I1l >
Premiums IN due course OF collection, ops Il
Aggregate assets at setual value. s59 ~ o
LIABILITIES, Dec. 81, lie.
Amount required to safely rein.urc
all outstanding risks, .--,i'5
Al other demands, i.8"
Total smount Of liabilities, E-ll >
Surplus beyond al liabilities. 81 i5i $
Al LEWIS. Fryeburg,
a. HATHAWAY a son, Canton,
J. X. TRASH. UiSdeld.
G.. II. PRINCE, Buckded. Az.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-01-14
CALIFORNIA.
Extraordinary Tour via Penn
sYEVTREa Railroad!

America is a great country. In
variety and grandeur of natural
scenery it is unrivaled. To traverse
it, TO behold its diversities and its
wonders, is q liberal education, a
revelation TO the immured metro
politan citizen. The Personally
Conducted Tour to California under
the direction of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, which leaves on
February 8, affords a most excellent
opportunity to view the vast variety
and boundless beauty of this mar
velous land. The party will travel
over the entire route in the modern
Pullman train of smoking, dineing,
sleeping, and observation cars
exhibited at the Worlds Fair,
Chicago, and subsequently at At
lanta, Nashville and Omaha. This
train will be placed in service for
the first time on this occasion, and
will be in charge of Tourist Agent
and Chaperon, who will look after
all details of the trip, as we'll as the
welfare Of members of the party.
Stops will be made at Mammoth
Cave, New Orleans during Mardi
Gras Carnival, Ell Paso, Los An
geles, San Diego, Redlands, River
side, Pasadena, Santa Barbara,
Monterey, Del Monte, Santa Cruz,
Mount Hamilton, Menlo Park, San
Francisco, Salt Lake City, Glen
wood Springs, Colorado Springs,
Manitou and Garden of the Gods,
Denver and Chicago. Nineteen
days will be spent in California.
Round-trip rate, including all nee
sary expenses during entire trip,
$500 from all points on the Pennsyl.
vania Railroad System east of Pitts.
burg; 1896 from Pittsburg. For
itinerary and full information apply
to ticket agents; Tourist Agent,
1876 Broadway, New York; or adj
dress George W. Boyd, Assistant
General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-01-14
MCKINLEY AHEAD.

There is great eommotion among
the leading men in Congress over
annexation of conquered territory,
expansion and imperialism. The eff
fort seems to be, to charge Mckinley
with all the results growing out OF
the war, as though it was not his
duty TO win the battles, conquer the
provinces and the islands of the sea
for his country. True, he, in the
face of discomfort and malediction
sought to avert trouble, but when
sword and bayonet we're unsheathed,
he quailed not, and was firm in their
use and advantage as any soldier
that ever faced the lannon's mouth,
or any seaman that ever met a storm.
This he did and made peace by
treaty, subject to the ratification of
the peoples representatives as well
as the responsibility of taking charge
Of the property captured. At every
point, the President has turned all
into success and today stands tie
most admired, most trusted man in
the world, his people in all sections
trusting him implicitly. All the
whooping that ranting demagogues
can do, cannot at the present time
destroy his influence with the people
and no living man can now defeat
him for reelection, as the issues are
at present formulated.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-01-14
STRANGULATED RELATIONS.

Bryan, the standing candidate on
a defunct issue, has had the good
sense to say that the treaty made
with Spain, should be ratified, and
the want of good sense and good
taste, to indulge in fumings over
imaginary expansion of territory
mot silver,) of imperialism, not
patriotism. On the same day that
he uttered his praetings, the great
sachem of Tammany, the man of
iron, trucking and spoils, the ruth
less manipulation of bad politics,
with powerful backing, Boss Croker,
takes up and meets the issue by an
nouncing his endorsement of an
nexation. There J they are, the
standing Democratic candidate for
President, and the, Tammany Boss,
who makes and unmakes candidates
for the Democracy, buttipg each
others heads. Some persons era
mum will get :crscked, and it will
not be Tammany's. Why, talking
OF annexation, expansion. There
was only one other thing to do with
Spain and the PHILIPPINES, aud that
was, The one advanced by Judge
Faulkner in speech last summer,
viz When Dewey sent their ves-
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-01-14

sells from on Top o., under tue water,
to steam away and say, Don't fool
with US any more. We have come
over several thousand miles 10 pre-
sent our cards, break a morning
breakfast with you, in defiance OF
your ships and torpsdoes, now be-
have yourselves
That would have been all right,
but Spanish honor had TO be salts
ied-and it has been. What to do
with the captured equipage becomes
the question, and our Congress can
either hold or sell, and in the course
of events, strangulated relations
may be able to patch up another
Chicago platform, which straight
Democrats helped to insecurity, de.
suetude, on the first contact.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-01-14
STATE NEWS.

Erwin McCoy, a pioneer citizen of
Putnam county, is dead at the age of
90 years.
E. Klein, one Of the Oldest cloth
ing merchants at Graftcn, has as
signed. Liabilities, $40, 900.
The people OF Cedarville, Gilmer
county, will petition the legislature
to incorporate their little town.
An old convent will be torn down
and new one erected for the COM
munity of ST. Joseph, Wheeling.
Twenty-seyen cases Of truancy re-
ported from Moundsville public
schools would argue that the com
pulsory school law should be en-
forced.
G.. P. Phillips, an aged Writ coun-
ty farmer, was robbed of a large
amount of money and checks by two
unknown men in hotel at Parkers-
burg.
Miss Lizzie Fleming brought suit
at Parkersburg, through her attor-
ney, C. L. Caldwell, for $4,000
damages against Oscar W. Bartlett
for alleged seduction and breach of
promise.
An exchange truthfully remarks
appropos of periodical gold excite
ment in the State that there is
plenty of gold in West Virginia, but
it is in her coal mines, her timber
and her fine grain and grazing
lands"
Patents were granted to West
Virginians last week as follows: A.
W. Cooper, Jumping Branch, pat
ent on a rosette cutting bit; G. E.
Lotz, Wheeling, patent on an in
candescent gas burner, j. c. Sattes,
St. Adams, Patent on nut lock.
The penitentiary directors have
purchased the old scenery used at
the Moundsyille opera house, and
have placed the same in their hall in
the institution, in order that their
frequent dramatic entertainments
can be given with better effect.
Two packages of mail from New
York for Grafton were recently lost
on the Jersey Central railroad. 1t
was at first thought that the pack
ages were mislaid 10 transit, but it
is now believed that they were
stolen: Postofflce inspectors are in.
vestigating the case.
Morgantown's new military COM
pany will be mustered in, in few
days. Prof. r. G. Jones, of the
university, will be captain, and JUS
tin M. Kunkle first lieutenant of the
organization, which is expec:ed-its
personnel numbering so many stu
dents and cadets of the university
to be the best in the State.
Frank Lively, of Hinton, State
game warden, is circulating petit
tion throughout the State, addressed
to the legislature, asking that the
Office of game and fish warden be
made salaried one; that deputies
be provided and that the cartridges
be protected after July %, 1899, the
date on which the term of their pro.
lection expires.