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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
No, Wanted a. Her.

This happened 10 the wife Of well
known merchant who is rather con-
spicuotis for his devotion 20 the church
His spouse. dressing one Sunday morn
Ing. got into waist that more than
put Joseph's coat In the shade. She
was conscious Of the color scheme. but
decided 10 ask her husbands and her
fathers opinions before wearing the
garment tn church. They agreed. poor
men. that she was delightfully."- dressed
and that the waist could hardly be Inn
proved upon.
So they went TO church. the wife
with secret mIsgiyings, which, as the
case turned out. were well enough
founded. for they were no sooner seat
ed In Grace Episcopal church than the
Rev. DR.. WorthIngton gave out the
text I'VE will read" the reverend rec
tor said. from the gospel Of ST. Mat
thew. the sixteenth chapter and eighth
verse. To what purpose Ii this
waster"
The good woman collapsed In her
pew and never raised her head during
the remaining portion Of the service
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
NO MAKESHIFT.
ID This Cas- the Work was
Properly Done.


Any reader who has had bsckache and
found relief BY rubbing the back with
iiniments and lotions. understands that
the reliel obtained wss but makeshift.
for the ache returns. There's . way to
do Il % the ache win not come back.
Read how it's done.
Mr.. Fred A. Wood. Of Io3 Thufbzs
avenue, Providence, r. l., messenger fof
the Earle and Prews Express Co, ssys:
"In the winter Of 1897 I became 20 en-
thusiastic an admirer of Doan's Kidney
Pills, after they cured me OF kidney
trouble. I wrote to the agents unsolicited,
telling them about my cure and stating
that II my Recommendation would help
the preparation along would be only
too pleased to furnish II. II has appeared
in our Providence newspapers since. and
now in the month Of May. 1899 ! en-
phaticaily state there = not one word I
wish to retract. On the other hand, I
am only too pleased to re-endorse prep
aration, which acts % faithfully to the
representations made for Il - Doan's
Kidney Pills."
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale BY all
dealers, price so cents. Mailed by Foster.
Miiburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y. sole agents
for the q. 8. Remember the name,
Doar's. and take no substitute.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
nxyoRH NORWAY MUNICIPAL COUNT.
= A. nAwra rfrrrQR
GEORGE n. ATWOOD.
Treasurer Of oxford County.
PRoRArR NOTION.


To ali persops Interested In either Of ths estates
hereinafter named
Az . Probate Court, held NJ PARA. In and
for the County Of Oxford. on tho third Tuesday
sisSs hundred ana oinssy nine. The following
matter having been presented tor the action
tbereupon hereinafter indicated. 70 hereby
ORDKRxD:
tercstod by cauEing copy Of this order 70 be
pubhahcd three weeks successfully IN the Ox-
lord Democrat, Newspaper published q South
Psns. In said County, that they may appear q .
rsoss.s Court % Be held :; aid PARA; On a.. ne
clock In the forenoon. and b heard thsrson II
they 80 cause:
JANE 8. MONROE. late OF Hyde Park. Com
monwcalth Of Massachusetts,, deceased. For
eigu will and petition for probate thereof Pre-
sented BY Josiah Monroe, the executor thereof
oRELASA y. TAYLOR, late Of sumner, dc
ceased. Petition for distribution OF balance re
paiuing In hi. banda presented by George W.
Moore, administrator.
JOSEPHINE DUDLEY. ward. Of Hebron.
Petition for license 70 cell and convey real estate
presented by Adoniram J. Merrill. guardian.
EnELINE PHNLEY. ward. Of Woodstock.
Petition for nccnse 20 sell and convey real estate
presented BY Ronello c. Davis, guardian.
KATE b. WIGHT. late OF Paris, deceased.
8 Wright, executor.
GEORGE II. CUTTING, late Of tndover.
deceased. First and fnal account presented for
allowance by Elijah Z. Bedeii, administrator.
JAMES r. LORD. late OF Denmark. decea.ed:
Firys account presented for allowance by Abel
v. sanborn. administrntor.
GEORGE w. BRADBURY. late Of Brown
field. deceased. First account presented for
allowance by George w. Gray. administrator.
JOSEPH PESLEY. late Of Paris. deceased.
First and final account presented for Allowance
by Geo. A. Wilson. administrator.
BERT W. and JAMES r BRACKET,
wards, Of Lowell. First account presented for
allowance by Freeman Andrews, guardian.
HENRY N. BEARCE, late OF Norway, dc.
ceased. Petition that Moses p: stiles Of Norway
be appointed a. trustee of the fund left the
Norway Public Library. by said Bearce, In
place Of Seward 8. Stearns, deceased, presented
by Eugene r. Smith. attorney.
ADDISON x. HERRICK, Judge Of said Court.
ALBERT D. PARK. Registrar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
OLD Dance. In Ola Times.

In Edward Scott's Dancing In All
Ages" are some curious details about
the dances used by our forefathers.
Jean Sanderson' was Jolly
dance" In Mr. Scott's definition. for be-
fore II was ended each lady had kissed
all the gentlemen twice. and each man
had been equally enterprisiag Mary
Stuart danced the Volta" though
mot so high and so disposedly" rs
Elizabeth. In King Charles time peo-
pie danced ''Trenchmore." the ''Cush-
ion Dance" "omnlum Gatherum" and
"Hoite cum Tote"
'All In Garden Green" Gathering
Of Peascods." "Lumps Of Pudding"
"Under and Over" The Bath" The
Slaughter House" and Have at Thy
Coat Old Woman" are dances not
quite 30 old.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

In its advanced and chronic form .
cold In the bead IL known - Nasal Ca
tarrh and d the recognized source Of
other diseases. Having stood the test
Of continued successful nee, Ely's Cream
Balm b rscogplzed - . specific for
mewbranal dissese in Tie nasal passs-
ges, and you should resort to this treat
ment In your own case. Is b not dry
ing, does not produce snessine. Price
80 cents ct drlegists Or By NAH. Ely
Brothers, IS Warren 6treet, New York.
Give ~ piaend1oo and Try 4.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
Cruelty Revres.~d.

"It's a shame; that's what II Isl" ex-
claimed the boy wrathfully. II can't
have any fun at all"
whats the matter!' asked the sym
pathetic neighbor.
Dad says he'll lick me II he ever
hears Of me fighting with a boy small
er than am. an dasscnt fight with
a bigger one" Chicago Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

'You don't care for big house and
lots OF servants. do your he asked.
mot mt all" she replied promptly.
Don't you think that love In tiat
would be delightfulY he persisted.
YES" she answered. love In a
fiat. but not life with one"
He postponed his proposal.-ChicagO
Times Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

When. as boy. the Duke Of SAKE
Coburg and Gotha visited the island Of
Barbados. his washing was done for
him by q negress named Jane Ann
Smith. who was over 0 feet In height.
she was so puffed up ut being patroniz-
ed by royalty that she claimed proceed
ence Mt once over all the other washer
women and retained u for uanv wears
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

No. S6O-A RiaAIS

No. 3S0.-A Riddle.
Up and down rove.
And of the sky | seek;
have a language known TO all
Though none has heard me speak
It's true I sometimes swim.
And yet. IL you should look. -
might be cast upon the ground
Or fastened to hook
quickly hide from view
When danger In about:
Don't meddle with me. lest you feel
Quite hurt IL I'm put out
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that hc
has been duly appointed administrator de bonis
non Of the estate Of
w. SCOTT NEWMAN, late OF Dixheld.
in the County of Oxford, deceased. and given
bonds a. the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested 70 make pay
Oct. i5th. 1850. FRANK W. BUTLER.
Fsrminaton, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
No. s4s.-vowei CAanses.

No. 3Ss--vowel Changes.
I. Substitute one vowel Tor another and
have. first. "any steep activity. whether
rising from a river or forming the steep
side OF n hillock on a plain" second.
zone OF series Of berths arranged In
vertical tiers"
2 In the same manner change "a kind
of soft. sweetened biscuit" TO peril. has
ard"
8 A symbol Of affection to part OF .
ladder.
4. A native Of one OF the northern
countries Of Europe to that which he
must do every day; then to a low hill OF
sand accumulated on 4 ,seacoast:" then
all II finished"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
re PUDDING.

One cupfui Of ansly chopped szst, ons
heaping cupful Of 6nely chopped Ags,
two capfuls Of bread crumbs, one cap
ful Of brown sugar, one-han Of cupful
Of chopped almonds, one tablespoonful
Of molasses, four tabLespoonfuls OF
brandy, two eggs, one-hak Of to-
epoopful each OF cinnamon, cloves and
alispice, one-thlrd OF , grated nutmeg,
one-hah Of . cupful Of sweet milk. Nix
The dry ingredients, thea odd tho others.
Pour Into mold or caks pan and steam
three hours, keeping The water under
meath boiling. -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

Making Distinctions-',Do you know
much about music?'' "Not . great deal, /"
answered Mr.. Rufshod. "But I've
managed 70 figure out that u you bear
anything In theatre at cost Of % per
seat It 10 art, and II somebody sings the
same thing In An adjacent Nat, or ham
mers 1t out on plano, Il ID an internal
rsokst. am getting On"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

The wealthy Russians are said to be
extremely profitable TO hotel and shop
keepers In the lands In which they are
travelling. A Swiss authority insists
that 200 Russians will spend more In a
month than 1000 English men and
women for the same period Of time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

Happy Suburbanites. Mr.. Gilman /:
"To save my neck, l can't understand
why the crowds at the ferries ALWAYS
have such q happy look. Mr.. Suburb /:
"It's simple enough. After the days
work In the city, we're always glad
enough to get out Of II; and after eight
or ten hours In the country, we're Al
ways glad to get back"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

Ths subscribsr hereby gives notice that sha
has been duly appointed executrix Of Tie las
ABBY q. THOMPSON. late Of Paris,
IN Tie County Of Oxford. deceased. and givez
bonds q he INV directs. AL persons having
deeIred 30 Srooens he same for settlement, And
ail indebted thereto aTs rsqusssed 70 make pay
Went fnnodiatsly. 90 -.
Nov. lit, looo. MABTHA j. IBTTkH-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

NOTICE.
The subsczibsr hsreby gives notce that h
~ beea duly appointed executor Of u ~
WIN ne Es6fHfR SSroxE, M Of Pshs,
n shoCoGney Of 0xfDeds deceasDd, end Qven
bopdo . - NV diyo0(s. All HofSoae hevlng
d1nabds Ggaanse IL eson1s q sad deceased ~
deaTed % Rsesestt he sene foe esas9sps 80
~. ~ & 4 xrlgnALL sxoaH.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
For Sale!

For Sale!
4 4-horse sleds, in good repair.
I horse sled, straight runners.
. set Of light I-horse sleds, traverse
runners.
= pungs, traverse runners.
! pung, straight runners.
IS secondhand sleigi,s.
. two-seated sleighs.
. sets of light double harness.
u single harnesses.
. set heavy harness.
IS wolf robes.
6 top buggies.
I close top surrey.
I canopy top surrey.
s Concord wagons.
5 open box buggies.
: two-seated express wagons.
John N. Cummings,
Norway, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

When q boy goes to hunt anything.
he always begins by making every
body In the room get up to see II they
are sitting on the lost article.-Wash--
ington Democrat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has bees duly appointed sdministsasrix Of The
WILLIAM b. TRACY, late Of Bethel,
In the County Of Oxford, dcceased, and given
bonds g The law directs. All peryons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased arc
desircd 70 present The same for eettiement, and
al indebted thereto Are requested 70 make pay.
ment Immediately.
Nov. 3lst, lSeo. ANNA q. ThACi.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

The subscriber hereby gives noticc that he has
been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate Of
JOSEPH R PULsIFER, late Of Paris..
In the County Of Oxford. deceased. and given
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired 70 present the same for settlement, and
al indebted thereto Arc requested 70 mako pay
'' WILLIAM o. IRUTHNGHAN.
Nov 2lst 1880.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

Modern books. however rapidly they
may deteriorate from other causes, are
protected from bookworms by the
chemicals used In paper making.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

In the District Court OF the United states for
the District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF
CHARLES II. FLAGG. In BANKRUPTCY.
Of Paris. Bankrupt
To the creditors OF Charles II. rlagF. In tho
County Of Oxford and distTics aforesaid;
Notice IL hereby Given that on the 18th day OF
November. A. ID. lse. the aid Charles u. JhFg
Was duly adJudicsscd bankrupt. and that the
srst meeting Of his creditors will be held at the
Court House, In South PARA. on The isth day OF
December. A. u. lsyo, as 10 O'Clock In the fore
noon. As which time the creditors may attend.
prove their claims. sppoint trustee. examine the
bankrupt and transact such other business -
mar properly conc before said meeting.
south Paris, Nov. IS, lsea.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
No. aSl-Anagran0.

Words with definitions.
1. Chat. he. pry.-Undsr the rule Of
seven persons
.. Dial. hoy.-The schoolboy's delight
8. Post. haiL-A very valuable institn-
ton
l. Cent. lip. sea great scourge.
5. Harry. got. hop.-A wonderful and
valuable modern science.
q. Even. rue-The income OF q state.
Z. Pet. rice.-An Acknowledgement.
s. Crop. rid, hash.-A musical instru-
meni now out OF date
9. Too. or. air.-A sacred performances.
10. Vat. pen. me.-Under your feet
IL. Nine. Paul'&-Joined TO q cont
nent.
IL. A. clad. cave.-A procession. not On
foot
Is. Thyme. sst.-A precious ston&
IA Graft. men.-Not q whole.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
STATE OF MAINE.

CoUxrr OF OXFORD.
Couxrr TxxAsuRKR's Ovyfcx.
South Paris, Maine. Nov. -. is2e.
The following list containing the aggregate
amount OF coats allowed Ia each criminal case -
audited and allowed % tia Nov adj. term ls95, OF
the Court of County Comm'rp. for sAid County
Of Oxford and specifying the court or magistrate
that allowed Che Aame and before whom the case
Originated Il Published In accordance with the
provisions Of Sec 10 Of Chap. ll6 and Of Sec II
Of Chap. is OF the Revised statuscs Of the state
Of Maine:
nxyoKs NORWAY MUNICIPAL COURT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

lWANTED:-Asssd a::'FF s, - T Pa. sss
daS: e. e 4 I5s1$fSsc 4SSesEi TO- e.
n Exchange Stsoee. Portland. Ne
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

Bodily pain loses it, terror IL yee've
bottle Of DR.. Thomas Eclectric OH n
the house. Instant relief In cases of
burns, cuts, sprains, accidents Of any
sort.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

DR.. Humphreys
Specifies act directly upon the disease
without exciting disorder in other parts
Of the system. They Cure the Sick.
10 culn Sascl
l-Bsveps, coogestions. inAammstioaa -
0-Wosns. worm Fever. Worm Collie. -
S-Tssshiss. Collie, Crying. waksfulnsss -
l-Dtasrhes. Of Children OF Aduits..... -
S-Dysessesy, 0sipings. Bilsous coiie... Is
o-Chelera. Cholera Noebus. Vomiting. .0S
T-Ceashs. Cs,ds. Broochitis. Is
9-Neusaigis. foothachs, YaosacAs..... -
o-Hesdsehe. Sick Headache, Vertigo. -
lo-Dyspepsia. Indissstioo. wsak ssoascA.2
1l-ssppsssssi o. Painful Pesiols.... rs
12-Whites. Too Profuss Psriods......... Is
13-Crssp. Lssynsitis. Hoarssnsss--... Is
1A-saIs Rhesn. Kxysipslas. Kruptioos.. rs
1S-Rheanatisa. Rhsumstic Pains...... IS
1e-Mslssis. Chilli. Fever and Asus..... Is
1S-Piles. Exssrnal o. Internal .......... .0S
l0-ODhthAlmia. Weak o. InAamsd Ryss Is
1e-CstssSh. lnausnaa. Cold in TIE He'd Is
0o-Whooping- Cough. -
21-Asthas. Din,cult BrsatAins. ......... ~
92-EsS Discharge. Iafschs.............. ~
25-sesefaia. svsilines md Ulos1..... -
2l-Genessl Debility, wsak1sss-....... -
9S-Dsopsy. yiuid AScumulas3oas. ..-... Is
2o-ses.siek HsussA. Vomiting. -
95-kiAsey Diseases .........-........... -
20-Nesvoss Debility. ................".1.oo
9o-eoss Meuth. o. CankR. -
S0-UPinasy weakness. wsttins Dsd.. 81
9i-Painfnl Mensss. Pruritus. -
33-Disesses u The Heart, Palpatatsoas. 80
33-BplieDsy. o. vitus' DAnos.
3l-osee Throat. Qulnsy. Dtphthsria-.. -
3S-Chrenie Ceasestisas. Hsadschss.. .93
55-Gsip. Hay ysvR. "a
u. Hunphrsys' Manual q an DlssAsss q your
Oyuegfsts Or 4alled Bfoa
HssRAig5 Ia O.. OR. wiiiisa & JolsSs,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

He: "what allowance do you think
yosr father osght 10 make 20 when We
are marriedr' She: "Well, II he makes
allowance for your faults, think be WIN
be doing III that can b expected Of him."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

No. 343.-Transpositions Tea. eat,
meat. team. tame.
No. 34i.-Charade: Cod-i-cil
No. 345.-State Authorizations: I. Tenn
2 Miss g. Mo. 4. Ark. 8. o. O. Wash.
I. Ore. 8. Conn. 8. Kan
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
CASTOR RIA

cASTORIA
Beam the signature Of caAA H. PtErcHsa.
In use for more than thirty years, and
Ia xisS Yos Rsss Aivsys BosTAe
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

Key to the Punalss.
No. 33S - Consecutive Letters: "A
mans q man for a that"
No. 339.- Rhomboid: Across-Lotus.
Nsdir. Banes. L<ana Slap& Spank.
Down. On. Tab. Udal Sines.
Reals. Snap. Spa. Sn. X.
No. 3i0.-Logogriph: Snail
No. STA Nreless Wheel:
4
o
. I + L q
Y o
-
Z
No. 3i2 -Hexagon Puzzle:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
Newly Defined.

Life is but n little story,
Punctuated. In the main.
With commas Of our happiness
And with periods Of pain.
New York Life.
A billet doux In anything
Except little bill,
Blu, the lille, at the boarding house
All, that's q little I'll.
Chicago Newa
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

Women love clear, healthy cor
plexion. Pure blood mskesl It. Burdoek
Blood Bitters makes pure blood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

The rift In the cloud: SimpkiBs-
"Funny that woman can never throw
anything straight" jenkins: "Not
funny exactly; rather providentisl, Isn't
itw
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

Catching the Old Man--Little Car
ence: "Ps, that man going yondef oan't
hear L thunder Mr.. Callipess: SIS h.
desfr' Little Clarence: mo, sir; e.
isn's thunderins."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

ssNsaleeted colds make fat grave
ysrds.n DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup helps men and women to happy,
vigorous old age.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
MARK TWAlN'o SeIf-Pasting
H.xs Won sssn ~ AcRAR BOOK

Horrhtosen Hcrsid.--No library complets with.
out copy Of the Bible, Shakespeare, and mari
Tvsin's Scrap Book. Hnrpr's AosfA1y-Ii
savcs sticky hngers and ruined pictures or scrape
Send dfteen cents Tor sampIc boob and catalogue
DANIEL sLOTE d CO..
lie and lsl william &C., New York City.
Ask your Bookseller for Mark Tvwatn's
Scrap Beck and take 10 other.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

Hcssna, sc1ld' hsad, hives, itchissss d
tie skln Of any sort instantly relieved,
permanently curpd. 0aaa's Ointneas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

south Paris Lumber Company. n Royal Aaw
mlll, South Paris. Me-. arc prepared 70 pay cash
for white birch bolts for spool lumber. logs,
hemioct, spruce, cypress, Or, pine. silver oircn
and white maple bolts, for dowel stock.
December 4, isee, South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
FOR SALE.

loo tons good upland hay. pressed In small
baics. Price els per ton Cash on delivery n
Bpckheld.
GEO. n. HERsEY.
|, Buckheld, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
A New Rsadfng.

I'm told that the photographer mar
Red his model"
Woman poses: man proposes "-Clevs-
hand Plain Dealer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
FOR SALE.

One Steel Wind MIL, - n. steel tower. brass
pump. check valve. all complete ready n Get up
Price $50.
GEO. II. HERSEY,
Buckneh, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

BKrcHAn's Pills for dissrsss AMER eating.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-07-29
LAT Err.

The transport Tartar has sailed fol
Manila with General Joseph Wheeler,
portion of the Nineteenth infantry,
and number of recruits for the
army in the Philippines on board.
Reports from the southern provinces
of Chill show that great distress has
been occasioned there by the extreme,
ly heavy rainstorms which have re-
Gently prevailed. Many cities ara
flooded and the crops are completely
ruined.
Oscar Gerard, an American come
dian who has been playing with the
Belle of New York" Co., at Adelaide,
Australia, is dead.
Official reports show that the con-
dition of winter wheat is very good
in ntne departments of France, good
in II, fair in eight and bad in one de-
partment. Spring wheat is very good
in four departments, good in 30 and
fair in 13.
The Paris Politique Coloniale states
that Russia and Japan are arming
with a view to possible conflict III
Corea.
1t is stated that the Norwegian gov
ernment has decided to proclaim a law
introducing a purely Norwegian flag
for consulates.
The date for the Inauguration q
President-elect Had1ey, of Yale, mas
been decided upon for October 1s. A
committee is perfecting elaborate ar
rangements.
Gideon j. Tucker, eX-secretary OF
state of New York state, died recent
ly at his home in New York City from
a complication of diseases. He was
73 years old. Mr.. Tucker was ter
ritorial Judge for time and he served
three terms as surrogate of New York
county. He founded the Daily News
in 1856 and up to the time of his death
was member of the Press club.
Chicago delegates to the annual en-
campment of the United Veterans Le-
gion to be held at Baltimore, Septem-
Der IL to 1s will present Capt A. d.
Spooner, of that city, as candidate
for the Office of national commander.
Assurances of support have been re-
ceived from all over the country Chi
cago is after the national encamp-
ment of 1900
The war department is in receipt of
n brief report from Capt. Abercrom-
bic, commanding the Copper River ex-
ploring expedition to the effect that
the pack trains and small head of
cattle passed over the trans-Alaskan
military road through the coast
range of mountains from Port Valdes
into the Copper River valley, en- route
to the Forty Mile country. This re-
port was dated at Port Valdes, Alaska,
on July 10th.