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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
v. N. SMALL 4 son. Bryanrs Pond. Maine
Boots and Shoes. Dry Goods. Groceries, Furnish
ing Goods and Clothing. Boots a shoes REPAIRED
To ,hc nonornhlc Roard Of Commi..loner. fo


ter County OF oxford and state OF Nsine
Respectfully represents Albert Richardson.
that he y eggYieYr'i 40 the action OF the Select
men OF said town Of Norway. and OF said town.
for that -aid >electmen OF said NORWAY on the
twenty third of cctober. q u. i@T, hled with
the Town Clerk Of said town, written r,tnrn OF
their proceedings. containing the bcun'i- and
admcn-urrnent- Of town way locatcd by said
secrtmsn. over land owned and occupied by
.ai'i petitioner In said town OF Norway. The
bouDhs and aimcasurements Of saii way being
as follows ;--Hey' ming At a right angle with the
road Leading by said R'chard-on's hOn-e ut the
-outh. west corner Of said Richardson's barn
yari fence. thence running North siNty-eight
lsS) degrees east True Mertriisn) across said
Richarison's hcld twenty eight (.sl rU'is and
seven ~ links u hl4 pastnre wall thsnce rsme
course. scros- said Richardson's pasture thirty
three ts5l rods, twenty (snl Inks % land %
6eorgianA FOgg, thence same course, across said
Grorgtana Fogg'r land fourteen 40 ro'i- twenty
(.Ol links TO the road leading past the buildings
OF Charles l. or ',eorgiana foyg, from Norway
Village 10 Miilett NeighborhUol. The tine
described 10 be the center ofthe way and the way
~ be two rods wide.
And -aid town ~ Norway At q meeting legally
warned and he'll on the seventh dav of Marcn
A. II ls:s>, voted 20 accept the above described
way. Wy rrason OF which II became legally cstab.
lisbed.
And your petitioner further represents that
within sixty aay- after the acceptance ~ said
location by the town % Norway, 90 wit On the
second day OF May. 4. ID. lsi-, b. nc.l with the
Town Clerk FOR the said town 81 Norsay. mott .
Of his appeal from -ai'i location AMI your petition
err now appea nom the action Of taid seiectmen
and OF said town IN locating -aid way AMI prays
tina, the laid location Of said wav bv the Nuniri
pal ofiiccrs OF the said town ~ Norway ami the
acceptance thereof by saig town OF Norway A.
within at forth. may be reversed by your
Honorable Board, and h. further prays that
your Honorable Board shall give Dolice of the
psndency OF these proceedings H. all parties In
tere-te-i and shall proceed % act thereon a. Il
provided by statute
ALBERT RICHARDSON
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

tGg u-h TIE hauulcs on the dishes aud
h0uls on a. toe bottom dish on either
side Each cup contains different arti.
Gle of fond--ihg first soup. the second
$50, the third roast. and 40 on mp %
coffee. tho entire set Of cups making a
complete table d'hote dinner. The ICON
yoy," as this concatena,ion Of agate
cuIs is called locally. il then suspended
together With great many others 10 a
long wooden pole. which is supported
on boys shoulder and left nj each
CUSTOMERS door The fact that 20 or
nlu-e couyoys arc carried out at one
time for distribution within n radins Of
possibly FIVE blocks or more induces the
inference that Cubsns are less partition
lar than Americans as 20 the temper.
atutl u their meals when served
Children among the lover classes
dispense with clothing until they have
attained their sixth or seventh year IL
Is a familiar scene in Cuba TO see four
or five boys and girls possibly Of mean
age average Of 5 years, playing, rnmp'
ing or fighting IN complete stats OF
nudity, bot absolutely unconscious of
their lack II clothing. In the coun
try, on the sucar estates, they do not
begin 20 irsi toe want Of wearing APP
parel until they are still older. and one
often sees big boys, especially among
the negroes on the plantations. cutting
cane in the garb Of primitive man.
:, &. GoUDIE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
STATE OF MAINE.

COUNTY OF OXFORD. SIS
Board Of County Commissioners. Dec. session.
lS~,
UPON the foregoing petition. IN - ORDERED
that the County Commissioners meet at the Finn
House In Norway. In saih County on the 18th
day OF April lsyi, at 10 Of the clock. A. "
and thence proceed 10 view the route mentioned
In said petition Immediately after which view
hearing OF the partie- and their witness.
g Will be hal at some convenient place Ia the VI
clnity and such other measures taken In the
premises as the Commissioners shall Judge prop.
er. And 10 Il further ORDERED, that notice OF
the time, place and purpose of the Commissioners
meeting aforesaid be given "a all persons and cor.
poration- interested. by causing attssted copies
OF -aid petition aud OF this order thereon 10 be
served upon the clerk Of the town Of
Norway In said County, and also posted
up In three public places In said town,
and Published three weeks successfully IA the
o1fori Democrat, a newspaper printed at Paris
In said County Of OXFORD. the hrs, Of said
publications, AMI each Of the other notices to he
made, served aud posted, at least thirty DAYS be.
fore said time of meeting, 10 the end that all
persons AMI corporations may then and there
appear and show cause, n any they have, why
the prayer VI said petitioner should not be
granted
ATTEST CHARLES =. WHITMAN, Clerk.
true copy OF said petition and orier OF court
thereon.
ATTEST CHARLES y WHITMAN. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

nc gambling bells. which during The
last year have proved . source Of no
mean revenue to the Spanish govern.
mtnt. which imposed war tax OF 10
per zen. ON all moneys or bets OK.
changed.
There IL an urgent demand In Havana
for one or two first class hotels with
modern improvements. The establish.
ments today existing for the accommo.
dasion Of visitors are totally inadequate.
There are not enough hotels to bold the
swarm Of tourists. spectators adven.
turers aud business men who will visit
tho island this winter. Boarding houses
are not known in Cuba, nor are fur
nished fats and apartments. Rents IRE
low, and mes. people live in their own
houses, with strong prejudice against
taking bcarders.
Those who do not keep house or live
in hotels rent rooms. which they fur
nish with primitive simplicity and bsve
their meals sent In from neighborina
caterers. The way such meals are served
and distributed is very curious. Some
idea of 1t can be gained by q glance at
the accompanying illustration.
Five or six agate cups or dishes fit
ting snugly into each other are kept in
place by curved iron band which runs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
HIfa af Eun.

Auntie-when I was your age, never
told lie. Tommy-Wben did you begin,
Auntie,-Tit-B Bits.
A small boy, writing q composition on
Quakers, wound up by saying that th.
Quakers never quarrel, never GIT into n
fight. never claw each other and neye.
Jaw back lie added. PA Is a Quaker.
but really don't think ma Is.
Jones asked his wife. why 10 hus-
band like dough-" He expected she
would give 1, up, and then he WAS going
TO tell her IL Is because his wife needs
him." but she said 1; IL because he Il.
hard 70 gret OF her hands" A slight cool
hes followed.
"Oh. George, said nervous lady 10 be-
husband. do you think we shall have n
safe voyage," Perfectly safe. my dear, ="
replied George Il have been talking
with the captain, and he tells me he has
never becn drowned yet, though he has
been crossing continually since he was q
cabin hoy"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
APPETlZING DISHES.

FRITTERs.-To one pint Of butter
milk add little salt, one teaspoonful Of
soda. and stir 10 -four enough to make a
stiff batter. Fry in hot lard. One or
two eggs improves them.
APPLE FRIrTERs.-Make a batter
with one cup OF sweet milk, one tea
spoonful OF sugar, two eggs, whites
and yolks beaten separately, two cups
flour, one teaspoonful Of any good bsk-
ing powder mixed with flour. Chop
some good tart apples, mix 10 the batter
and fry in hot lard. Serve with maple
syrup.
ScALLoPEp CLAMs.-For this prepare
twenty-five clans, one-bslf pint Of the
cracker crumbs, one-half cup Of warm
milk, one-fourth cup OF clam liquor, two
beaten eggs, one heaping tablespoonful
Of melted butter, salt and pepper, twelve
clam shells. Season the clans highly.
Mix in another dish crackers moistened
first with the milk, then with clam
liquor; add eggs and melted butter, and
the clans chopped. Fill each clam
shell heaping, sprinkle with bread
crumbs and brown.
CLAN FRIrrERs.-Twenty-fve CLANS,
dried we'll with clean towel. One pint
-four, one small teasp0onful of any good
baking powder, two well beaten eggs,
one-half pint milk, nearly as much clam
liquor. Beat until smooth, then stir in
the clans. Fry by dropping spoonfuls
10 hot lard. the CLAIMS can be chopped
ifpreferred.
CHICKEN CROQUETTES.-0ne boiled
chicken, two ounces of melted butter,
two ounces Of flour, one cup of the water
the fowl has been boiled 10, one-half
cup Of cream, pepper and salt, two eggs
and nutmeg. Boil the butter, -four,
cream and water together for two min
utes. Mix with the minced chicken,
cool, then mould, roll In egg, then In
bread crumbs, and fry.
CHICKEN CRoQUETTEs, No.2.-Miuc-
ed chicken, . quarter a. much bread
crumbs, one egg to each cup Of meat,
pepper and salt and enough gravy or
drawn butter TO moisten the whole, not
very wet; make, with Toured hands,
into pear-shaped balls, roll In beaten
egg, then 10 bread crumbs, and fry .
nice brown.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

No. 2l.- Transpositions: l. Beware Of
little expenses; small leak will sink =
great ship. g Truth is the foundation oi
hH. IN happiness. 8. Well arranged time
IS well arranged mind. 4. A wise
e.. viii make more opportunities than
Ae finds. 8. Politeness Is kindness In
small things. g. Guard well youi
thoughts. for they are heard In heaven.
2 70 read without rejecting is to eai
without diges;ing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
The FILIPINO BELLIES.

Vu utgu utt bfitsts WIVES " hlu-
sas boy In Manila, ''thst Us fellows are
all going TO marry over here. There
amt any Of us so fascinated ss We
thought we would be with the languor-
Gus eyes aud other Oriental charms.
wouldn't trade curly-hesded Kansas
girl for all the charmers on this aide OF
the big water. Lownecked dresses get
10 be awful common and disgusting
when you can't see anything else. and
don't think = girl looks like girl when
her dress comes only to her knees. II Ia
easy and At the same time hard TO get =
wife over here. II you ly pretty high
and 20 after society girl, there Is a lot
of monkey business about the marriage.
You can't get out license and then
hunt up justice OF the peace and have
him spike you fast In holy minute.
There IL civil marriage and church
marriage, and lot Of trading around
among the old people, and IL takes some
time and trouble. In the lower and
middle classes the job Is done easier. In
the real low classes there Isn't any mar
rage at all--they just go TO living to-
gether and nobody makes any objection.
A native told me that this wasn't the
fault Of the people, but because the poor
people couldn't raise money enough TO
pay the tax on marriages. There isn't
any divorce over here like you have In
Kansas. Among the church people it
isn't allowed, and among the poor peo-
pie IL isn't needed. II msu can't get
along with his wife he quits her cold and
that IL sll there IL 10 Il. | have seen
girls here that would be pretty u they
we're not 80 dirty, but most Of them are
dirty. or course the high-toped Spanish
girls are as pretty AS peaches. but |
haven't heard of any soldier who has
managed to make himself solid In that
quarter. They are kept locked up be-
hind bars Ia the windows and never GO
out alone"
On the subject OF Philippine girls Ser
geant Shively, n Paols boy, has this 10
say: Everybody smokes here aud no.
body chews. 0ne handy custom have
noticed here il the method Of carrying
the cigars. The clothes the natives
wear have no pocket. so they carry a
cigar above the ear like an American
clerk does his pencil. Men, women aud
children, from the babe who can't walk
to the grayhsired grandmother, smoke
everything from the cheroot the size Of
pin IN the cigsrro as big a. fence
stake. II 10 Q common scene tn see the
best Of Filipino ladies walk along the
street putting cigars. Asa result, near
ly all the girls, as well as the men, have
blsck teeth. Were IL not for their black
teeth some Of the Filipino ladies would
be quite handsome. When they open
their mouths the game is up. None OF
the girls here chew gum, habit so
common In America, but with all the
critics have TO say about the evils Of
chewing gum, the habit has one redeem
ing feature, II whitens the teeth. The
working people here, while Mt work.
wear only blue ducking breech clouts,
not because they have no other clothes,
but because IL Ia more comfortable. The
very poor wear what they can get, while
the society wears fewer garments than
Americans, but they wear neat clothing
and OF good quality. On Sundays you
see the women in the gauziest Of silk"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

All Did Well-"The year just passed
was . very satisfactory one 10 nearly all
lines OF trade, |" remarked the observsnt
bosrder. 81 am told" added the cross
eyed bosrder, s'that even the miDts
made more money than 10 any other
recent year."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
NOTICE,

The subscriber hereby gives notice that be has
been duly appointed administrator OF the estate
Of
CHARLES NJ. BROWN, late OF oxford
In the County OF oxford, deceased, and gwen
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 arc requested ~ make pay
ment Immediately.
Jan. 18th. lse. JAMES. \. WRIGHT
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
Key To the Puasler.
EAl.

Anger, bAs.ness. craft, disdain,
Every fault girls have Is JAMES.
Kind language moves not toply isin
Quite rightly serves these uppish vain.
Worthless Xantippes, yawning Eanies-
No. l7-Easy Picture Puzzle: One fine
SAY IS horses and donkeys were resting In
an open field None ran away.
No. ls.-Noyel Acrostic: First row.
Bride OF the Sea-" third row. City OF
Victory" Crosswords: /. Backs. 2.
Ruins. 3. Inter. T. Dryad. 5. Eiogy.
g. Offer. Z. Favor s. Trips. 9. Ho-
Gus 10. Enter. IL. Stool IL. Earth.
ID Amyot.
No. IA Numerical Charade: His.
tory, his, story.
NJ 1u -Wo-d Sruaras.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

The question Is, Can you hft i've straws
o. equal lcugth--about , y iDcbes--and a
10 cent pieoc. holding only the tip of one
Of the stsNYsr
TIE illustration will show you he ar
rangcmcnt Of the five shor. struws and the
coin In ,hci- center. which Is. rs will he
seen, a. simple as possiblo--when you
know 10.
The use OK The coin is optional II
wedges AL Eight and prevents :hs strsws
clipping when once put together. hu; u Is
by no means Indispensable. II you pro-
pound the problem 20 All unini,iats'd per
son. YOU will bc surprised TO sc how long
a time IL WI take him u find the soln-
tiau
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

Across: An Appellation;" second row.
. measure; third row, a certain wooden
frame or carri≥" fourth, "a pitcher
with q wide spout" Downward: First, .
consonans; row Of two, "an affirmation"
row OF three. queen Of the fairies; row Of
four. q great lake; the row Of three,
moisture from the atmosphere condensed
by cool bodies upon their surfaces" the
row Of two. In music "a syllable applied
To the second tone Of the diatonic scale"
last a consonant
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

snow, children" said the Sunday
School teacher, ''can you tell me Of .
greater power than king?" ayes,
ma'am," cried q little boy eagerly.
"Whst, Willier' asked the teacher. be-
nignly. IAN ace, ma'am," was the I'M
expected reply.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

How It Was Broasht About. "Are
you sure" asked Brutus, "that this ora
ton Of yours will get the Publicity II de-
sefvesw "Oh, yes,n replied Antony !;
''rve given Shakespeare printed copy
'of my remarks"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

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, 1899-02-28
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has beenduly appointed executor ofthe last will
and testament OF
EUNICE p. HUTCHISs, late OF Fryebury,
In the County of oxford, deceased. and gwen
bonds a. the law directs. All persons having
demands against Tire estate of said deceased are
desired 10 present the saIne for settlement. and
all indebted thereto are requested 10 make pay
ment Immediately.
Jan'y 18th, 1889 HENRY ID. T.. HUTCHINS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

A Modest Youth. "who IL the smart
est boy In vour class, Bobby" asked
his uncle. sd like To tell you." an
swereh Bobby modestly. "Only papa
says l must not boast"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

Liberty's NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.:
AT last am In free America. A man
can do pretty much as he pleases In this
country can't hep Native: ayes, un-
less he's married."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

Only one remedy In the world that will
at once stop itchiness Of the skin In any
part Of the body Doan's Ointment. At
any drug store, 80 cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

Words Of Praise bestowed upon Hoods
Sarsapsrilla BY those who have taken It
indicate that 1t Ia restoring health to
thousands Of people, aud that It viii help
you also.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
No. 2A.-Entgaa.

As went To do an GRAND one morning
met several Of my /, 2. 8 going TO their
work. When reached the 2. 3, 4 Of my
walk and asked the man In the shop II he
could /, 2. 3, 4 the article had brought,
he replied. "Yes, madam, 8, 6, ., s"
turned to go. but had scarcely reached
the door when he said. IS, 6, :, s, . fix
it; IL Is too BADLY broken and not worth
"a, 2. 3, y" Returning home, saw q
l, ?. 3. 4, .. 9. 4. 5, y sitting on an :, s, .
kill. and I gave him ., ?. 3 pennies, for
which he seemed grateful
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

A palpahle hit. Osmond: "well,
thank Heaven, you've never seen me run
after people who have money" Des-
mon: "No; but I've seen people run
after you because you didn't have
money!"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
Nc. ...-t!phab~tirRi.

I. Which letter v hen doubled names a
Madaga s;ay Gundrupod which resembles a
monkey
?. Whivh letter when doubled forms a
theological dcarcc.
8 Which vixen doubled equals 1000:
4. Which le,,er when doubled forms the
plural 81 a ccrtain insect.
8. Which Of a.featurc Of the face.
6. Which OF a certain birds
Z. Which OF certain vesctables
s. Which OF "a measurct"
o. Which Of body OF water.
10. Which when duplicated signifies
''rrpos,.''
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

Boots and shoes, however damp, can
be given lovely dark polish IN . few
seconds II drop or two Of oil be added
to the blacklne. Il also prevents the
leather from cr1cking.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy to
operate, cure biliousnesa, Indigestion.
. cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
&Sh&s&as
1HE Puzz.LEEI


Ne. -Cnofooes
Yonrself. whcevsr you may BE-
h ssill my vIRsp, = you vin -.
A little number 10 my SECOND
Nv which are many thousands rcckoned:
Nv 9HlRp you tread bsueath your feat
~ In and out, ON errAnds neet.
You pass. Nov, how 20 tell my wHoL1f
Tia daily uRd by every soul
By seamsdces. carpenter and cook.
By student, scsibhlins 1t his book.
] had II In my hand but now
/ lay 10 down and make my bow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

TO Danish the smell Of tobacco or
stale cigar smoke In . room, barn lit
tie coffee on . shovel, and carry u
through the room.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
nluCDlQ O. PHOTOGRAPHIC
UAMthR0 q SUPPLIES
w. r. MAXIM,
~ Main ST.. South Paris, Ne.
Mail ory'crs promptly Gilei.
Legislative Notice.

The Commute on Legal Affairs viii awe \
public hearing In IL room a, the state Hou-e IN
Augusta. Tuesday. Feb. :. ls3 ~ {? - O'Clock
NJ, No. 81. ON an act 10 establish municipal
court At Rumfor,i Falls In The County OF ONfori.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
STATEMENT oF THE
London Assurance Corporation
oT LONDON, ENGLAND.
incorporated In 1870

OT iDNupN, ENGLAND.
incorporated In 1870
Commenced Business ia T. : -.
Henry J. n. Kendall, Governor.
Charlie. l.. Case. Manager In 4. =.
Capital path up In ca'h, tHs,!''oo
Assets, December 81, 1893.
Loans on bond and mortgage 'hrt
lisn-l 1850 %
STOCK. and bonds owned BY The
company. market value. !.os..0 %
Cash in the cOmpany- principal
ofirr AMI In bank. lD.-Ols o.
Interest due and acrTuei. i.'-l -
Premiums In due course Of collection. - =" q
Aggregate Of all the admitted asset-
Of the company Nc their actual
value, go ~ IN
Liabilities, December 81, 1898.
Net amour, OF unpaid losses and
claims, Al''o'.
Amount required n safely re-ipsure
all outstanding risks, 'bt''' -
All other demands against the CON
paBy. viz. commissions, ct, D.lB :!
Total amount Of liabilities, except
capital stock and net surplus, lHa0s- 81
Surplus beyond capital, I4ii-d! 81
Aggregate amount OF liabilities In
Guiding ne, surplus, $1,000 p
WI. WHEELER = Co, Agents.
South Paris Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
No. 2s.-Mi..ius Weird.

No. 2S.-MisstuG Weird.
Think OF a word which rhymes 10 By.
l. l. 10 sometimes very troublesome IN
the summers No. IL Is not
2 l. itsword meaning possession No
10 Is not -
3 Is IL 20 exchange money for money .
WORTH No, II Is not To --
4. IL 4. vehiclcs No. 10 Is not -
5. Is 10 what a dwelling should always
bes No. 10 is not -
9. Is 10 kind Of grain' No, IL Is not
:. l. 10 an inquisitive wordf Yes, IL Is
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

L. it q burns Use DIR. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil. A cut: Use DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil. At your drugzlst's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

& Dyspepsia-bane Of human existence.
Burdock Blood Bltters cures Il, prompt
y, permanently. Regulates and TOMS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
ANNUAL STATEMENT.


Unltpd state Branch ~ the WESTERN As.
SrRASCE COMPANY. % Toronto. Canada. In
corporated IN tugust. Isl. Commenced nu.ine-.
In August ls3l. Hon. Geo. a. Cox. president.
j.. >. kenney. vice president
ASSETS. December 81. ls.~.
stocks and bonds owned by the
company, market value. l@lb Is
Cash In the company's principal
ONCE and IN bank, lil.t! ~
Premiums In doe course OF collection, l-!B8 -
Biils receivable, Gb"e
Mortgage, Junh
Aggregate asset. at actual yalue. Al gi1"lsW
LIABILITIES, December 81. l-.-.
Net amount % unpaid losses aui
claims, tlt5W,. ms
Amount required tO safely ~
insure al outstanding risks, 'SfF .
Total amount % fablIties cx-
cspt capital stock and net surplus, olfllUw
Surplus beyond h-bi tiles. NA!n b
g. g58 slEY
W. J. Wheeler Co, south Paris Norway
and Bethel. agents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

r. ". ATWOOD A CO..
Groceries and Meats,
RuNFoKD FALLS. Ne
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
CUBA At SHORT RANGE.
A Resident Gives His Views on
Its Sports.
TIE CHANGES now IMMINENT.
BsIIaehts. Cocknghts and Gambling
the National Amuscments of the
People Of the Island-DueIs Free
quent and Fencing Popular.
Copyright. 1899. by the Au,hor.l

With the passing Of the old regime
In Cnba there will disappear q great
many institutions. social customs, sports
and pastimes purely Spanish in charac-
ter. Many Of these, though possibly
mcriting flisapproval or even condemna-
ton on the ground Of their being bru-
tai, lacking in refinement or exercising
an evil influence on the manners and
morals Of the people, had yet come to
be- regarded as objects of ut least pictur-
esque interest by Americans. numbers
Of whom were tempted to pay short