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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10
AlANSON BRIGGS.

Alsnsou Briggs, who died Saturday,
J.nuary =, 1t the home OF his son.
Deputy sheriff Elmer A. Briggs, in law
renee, Mass, Was a native OF Buckh.ld'
Nsine. lie WAS born April IL, ISIS.
From Maine he went 10 Lowell and later
settled Ia Lawrence. He WAS engaged
in the livery business for time. In the
esrly SIXTIES he WAS appointed deputy
.herif, and he held the Office until last
Wednesday. He served on the police
force when it WAS composed OF consts-
hles. He was in the common council In
1865. He was a member OF Grecisl
Lodge OF Masons, lawrence Council
ROYAL Arcanum and the Veteran Fire
mems Association.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10
FREE PILLS.

Send your address to II. Z. Bucklen
4 Co Chicago, and get free sample
box of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you Of their merits.
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective in the cure OF con-
stipation and sick headache. For Ma
lsria and Liver troubles they have been
proved invaluable. They are gusran-
teed TO be perfectly free from every dele
FERROUS substance and to be purely vege-
table. They do not weaken by their
action, but by giving tone 10 the stom-
ach and bowels greatly iuvigorste the
system. Regular size 25c. per box.
Sold by r. A. Shurtleff, druggist.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10

Gcsss 81 coss.y Cenmsssieassu, Dsssnbsr 80
don, A D. lseg, held q pbr1s, w1lhln and fol
ne said Couusy Of Oxford, On ~ lat Tuesday
Of pcccmber. 4. d. ises, being the Esh day Of
said month.
rTSHE County Commissioners for The County Of
j oxford, In the month Of September. A. D.
lsSe. ~ provided by law, made actual inspection
Of the County roaais daily located sad open 70!
travel lying In uninoolporaeod toWnahips and
tracts Of land hereinafter mentioned N said
County, for the purpose Of asce' tainine The Con.
disions Of said roads and estimating Tie amount
needed 70 put the same In repair 30 - 70 DO safe
and convenient for public travel; and appear.
Ing ON said inspection that aid roads were nos
In good repair and not safe and convenisns 70!
purposes Of public travel and that TAI should
be assessed on said lands for the repair OF said
roads therein; they do therefore on the sssh day
Of December, A. b. Isas, adjudEe and order that
the following sums be assessed and the same are
hereby asscssei upon the following lands 10 un.
Incorporated townships and tracts Of land here
matter mentioned. for the purpose OF repairing
the roads passing through them during the year
ls9a, TO wit:
nN Audover West Surplus, for the purpose Of
~ rpsiring thas part Of the County road LEAD.
Ing from Andover Corner 10 luton which lies
In said surplus The sum Of any one dollars and
twenty cents II ssseased ~ follows
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10
A r,NE p,EcE OF COLOR WORK

An experienced art critic gives 1t AZ
his opiniou that there will be no hand
somer piece of color work issued this
wear than Hoods Sarsaparilla Calendar
for 1899. Il IL not only useful, but artis-
tic and beautiful, ard up to date. The
charming american Girl" whose beau
tiful face appears with delicately
painted flag 10 the background, makes .
pleasing feature which anyone Will be
pleased 70 have before him the whole OF
1899. We suppose druggists Will have
this Calendar, or . copy may be obtain
| ed by sending 6 cents 70 c. l. Hood q
Co., Lowell. 1Ass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10
see,sN,No THE YEAR

With pure, rich, healthy o,coS, ~n.'
NAV be had by taking Hoods sarsaPs,
rills. you viii not need to fear attaeks vi
pneumonia. bronchitis, fever, colds or
he grippe. A few bottles OF this great
tonic and blood purifier, taken now, VII
he your best protection against sprlns
bnmors hollis. eruptions, that tired feet
ing and serious illness. TO which . 1 -.
and debiIitsted system is especially
liable in early spring. Hoods Sarssps-
r,lI. ersdicates from the blood all sc. .n
MIA tsiuts. tones and strengthens .ne
stomach, cures dyspepsia, rheomatisn
ss,srrh and eyerv aiiment caused or pro-
ootsd bv impure or depleted blood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10
De QSONAI

IL is reported BY the Portland papers
that owing to the increasing law practice
of Judge Euoch Foster Of Bethel, he
courempiares establishing himself In
Portland as soon as the necessary ar
rangements can be made.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10
e,,cxlen,s ARN,cA sALvE.

The Best Salv, In the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains, COrns, and all Skin Eruption
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re
ouired. II Is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction or money refunded
Price Is cents per box. For sale by T
A. Shurtleff.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10
THE PUBLIC.

We are authorized to guarantee every
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and IL not satisfactory to refund thu
money to the purchaser. There 10 nc
better medicine made for the grippe
colds and whooping cough. Price, q
and 80 cents per bottle. Try II. Fol
sale by F. A. ShurtleG, South Paris
Orin Stevens, n. D., Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10

The Eastern Argus, which will soon
reach the century mark, fully maintains
the position 1t has won as the leading
Democratic paper OF Maine and the
strong and nswerving exponent Of JEFF
fersonisn principles. Broad In It's
views, aggressive against wrong, uni
yerssl In It's information and clean 10
character, IL is welcome In thousands OF
Maine homes and the sphere OF Its In
fiuence IL constantly extending. This Is
due to the fact that The Argus IL a
modern newspaper "up TO date" In all Its
departments. Its general news service
includes the fullest telegraphic and cable
dispatches. Its local and State news
cover thoroughly the First District and
the whole State; It's market and ship
news reports are unequslled 10 Maine.
The circulation of the Argus is now
greater than Il has ever been before and
the coming year promises large In
crease. Great questions aud new hori.
IONS are looming up before the American
people. The Argus will keep Its readers
In closer touch with the national life
than ever before, and to that end IL will
seek to give All the News, while 1t will
be enlivened by all the attractive features
that have made II one Of the brightest
and best Of Family papers.
The mechanical facilities OF the Argu'
Office for producing g frst-class psper
were never so perfect rs they are to-day
and embrace the latest improvements
including complete outfit for artistic
illustrative work by the Argus's own
artist. In short no pains or expense will
be spared the coming year to maintain
the standing Of the Argus In the from,
rank of New England newspapers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10
A Sensible Man

would use Ksmp's Baiaam for Tie Throes anf
Lungs. Il IL curing more cases Of Coughs. Cods
Asshma. Bronchitis. Group and al Throat AZ
proprietor has authorized any druggist % gfvt
You Sample Botsle Free 70 conyince you OF TN
merit Of this greas remedy. Price &c. and &c
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10

Ask your Grocer to-day 70 show ron psckaee
of GRAIN.O, the new food drink thas tAkes The
place Of coffee The children may drink Is Mhn'
out injury - well - the aduk- AL who IL u
IKE IL GRAIN-O has thas r1ch sesl brown Of
Mocha or Java, but 3 u made non pure grems,
md - MOT doAionto stomach resolves . v1hoQl
dioSrooe. IA H. prtcs Of coGse. ID. md : -
~ pAehAGe. oold b. al GTooogA.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10
ZIMMERMAN KILLED.

Amsu by the name of Stapleton at
work for the Berlin Mills Co. WAS killed
by falling limb, on the Dead Diamond,
near Wilson's Mills, few days since.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10

In Norway. Jan. s. to the yi,c OF zsnas W.
Mills, = son.
In Buckheld, Jan. :, to the wife % Arlington
Damon, n daughter.
In Norway, Jan. 8, 10 the wife Of Eiden
Stevens, q daughter.
In Lcckc's Mills. Jan J, 10 the wife OF Charle,
Herrtck, n daughter.
In iiumfori Pals. Dcc. o. 10 the wife OF Frank
Glover, @ son.
In Capt,n, Dec. q. TO the wife ofG. ID. Adkins.
q son.
In Rumfcri Falls, Jan 4. 10 the wife Of Leslie
Porter. . son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10
WEEKLY ARGUS.

The Weekly Argus will keep up Its
old-time reputation ~ . family news
paper, covering the news Of the State and
giving careful attention to Its markets
and ship news reports. Subscribers to
the Weekly Argus are entitled to the
Saturday edition OF the Daily Argus
This practically makes the Weekly q
semi-weekly and gives the subscriber q
large volume of news for small amount
of money,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10

e5i -
And Henry w Dunn Of Andoyer North Sur
plus Ia appointed Agent 10 superintend the ex.
penditurr OF the same according 70 law and Il
required 10 give bond ~ the law directs.
nN Andover North Surplus. for the purpose Of
~ repairing 80 much Of the County way lesi.
Ing from Andoyer Corner % Upton ~ lies within
said surplus. and also 40 much Of the Black
Brook road, 20 called. ~ lies within said Sur.
plus. the sum OF two hundred one dollars and
twenty six cents IL assessed a follows
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10

Union Water Power Co, or
Lewiston, dam, lot and build
ings. 30 t5Ooo 100 %
T.. Coo a Co., remainder Of
said township except pablo
lots, 1900 900 10 u
ego 90
And Henry Porter OF Andoycr Il appointed
Agent 20 expend the same and IL required TO
Owe bond ~ the Law directs.
nN"C" Surplus, for the purpose OF repairing
go much ~ the County roai lcading from
Andoy.r to Upton as lies In saId surp ms, the
sum OF tairty i've dollars Ia Assc~sed ss follows
Upon the entire tract, supposed 10 contain nine
thousand, THREE hundred acres. exclusive OF
public lot,. and ownei by =. Coo OF Bangor.
the sum Of thlrth-dye dollars, and Bennett
Mor-c Of Upton Is appointed Agent 10 expend
the same and IL required To give bond NJ the law
directs.
an Fryeburg Academy Grant, for the purpose
OF repairing the only County road therein.
the sum OF forty six dollars and seventy six
cents IL assessed ~ follows
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10
cou AnoPrYOu.

Homes are desired for the winter or longer
time with school privileges for two bright boys,
ages 10 and u years, Of American parentaec. For
further particulars please address with 70
Yrs. n. z. McGREGOR,
IS Spring st., Portland, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10
TURA0s

The Daily Argus Is sent for 80 cents
DER month or % 90 per year IN advance
and q 90 at the end Of the year, free Of
postage. r
The Weekly Argus INCLUDING THE
SATURDAY EDITION, Is sent at these
rates :-One copy, one year. free Of post
age, 81 so In advance or S2.00 at the enc
Of the year. Clubs Of 10, free Of postage
$40 10 advance.
JOHN N. ADAMS 4 CO., PUB'RS
SO Exchange Street,
ron L AND. MAINE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10

BKNJ. sPAULDING. as
| o. ossls, esvsdH ckiAsaG fss.hAlsr. fst.ss.
BUCUlzksDs H.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10

And it IL hereby ordered that the tax assessed
against Andrew Abbott, q. A. Burgess, Charles
=. Bartlett and Henry Abbott. George y. smith.
y. J. Brown. n. Plummer and Rumford fAlls
Paper Co.. together with ts2-A OF the tai Of the
A niroscoexin Water Power Company amounting
In all to tl05 W be expended upon Black Brook
road, and Henry u. Porter Of Andoyer Is ap
pointed Agent to expepd the same. and the
balance Of said tax amounting ~ 81 20 BE- eS
pen.iei upon the road leading from Antover 10
Upton. and Henry W Dunn Of Andover North
surplus IL appointed Agent 70 expcnd the same,
and raid agents are required 10 give bonds ~ the
law directs.
ON Township Letter &C. for the purpos. %
~ repairing the Black Brook road, ~ called,
Road. 40 called. which lies In sald township.
the sum Of two hundred and Any dollars 10 AZ
ac.sei NJ follOMs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10

st-.t congregational Church. r. J. Haughton,
pt.tar. 90 sunday, preaching services. 10; -
ana az p. NJ: sabbath school Il I;
-sr meeting Tuesday evening, Chris
~, Fr,l-avor meeting sunday evening.
N.tbg.ii-t Church. Rev. I. A. Bean. Pas
r,r on sunday, morning prayer meeting " A
..' -. ming seryice 10 as A N; sabbath school
D.. a Fpworth League Meeting, y. NJ, even
~ .y-ycr meeting p. N; PRAYER meeting
tfE evening class meeting. Friday evening
l.-t-f a urch Rev. T. J. Ramssiell. Pastor.
, ,.r. Isy preaching service 10 Is A N. Sab
t-f- >saaJl = NJ, prayer meeting 100 ?. n,
- ~seting Tuesday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10

,,, and after Oct 3. lsss, trains leave South
p.-,. Going down 6;l7 A. "a, Sundays In
','.is.il. q.3S A. NJ, t:is p. ~, Going up: SO
"A a. y NJ s. Pm. Sundays includedl
= - ,,.u..r train arrives y ~ A. n.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10
sourH PAKis rosr oFsrck.

ae,se Hours 8 80 90 90 A. ~; 500 A - C
N+us ric-e For Portland. &c. s-sS A NJ
f.,- arrive az post once Prom Portland,
II1s A NJ, 8 20 p. n; from Gorham, &c
Al N p. N.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10

STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD. 50.
December 90 lss~.
Personally appeared the above named j. =
stearn., Geo. VI Ribbon and John NJ. Philbrook
and -evcrally made oath that the foregoing nc
counts by them subscribed arc true.
CHARLES 2. WHITMAN,
Clerk Sup. Jud. Court.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-10

Having audited and examined the foregoing
accounts. NC certify that We allow thereon the
following sums respectively
To J. y. stcarps, lr y
To Geo w Ridlon. y
To J NJ Phibrook, D.
JOHN =. HARLOW. County Attorney
CHARLES y. WHITMAN. Clerk 5. j. Court.
A true copy-attest
CHARLES 8. WHITMAN, Clerk =. j. Court
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-12

the blind and of the institution for negro
deaf-mutes and blind began yesterday
and all day long pupils were coming in
Every train had from one 70 two specia
cars attached to it filled with blind and
deaf children.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-12

Unless all appearances are deceitful
there win be an immense crowd III
Raleigh next week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-12

Washington Post "a number of designs
for handsome and original floats. These
he has placed in one of Sherwood Higgs
& Co.'s show windows. Those who are
preparing floats for the State Fair will
find these designs interesting.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-12

The reprint of the 34th N. g. repor
is now ready for sale and may be had
tule Secretary of State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-12

A special display of evening dress
goods will be shown at Boylan, Pearce
IL Co.'S today. This firm has made a
strenuous effort in the dress goods line,
and rare treat awaits those who visit
the store today. Every one is invited,
but more especially the ladies.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-12
THE WEATHER TODAY.

For North Carolina: Fair today and
tomorrow; light easterly winds.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to d. M: Fair and warm.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday:
Maximum temperature, "a; minimum
temperature, "a: mean temperature, GA;
total rainfall, o inches in twenty-four
hours.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-12
THE GEORGIA DAIRYMEN.
North Cardinals Veterinarian Goes to
Georgia to Deliver an Address.

DR.. Cooper Curtice, State Veterinarian
left here yesterday afternoon for Grant
vile, Ga, to attend a meeting of the
Georgia State Dairymen's Association.
He is on the program for an address, and
will speak ON the Cattle Tick in Geor-
gla,' dealing particulat FLY with the nee
essity for State laws TO supplement the
government quarantine regulations
After pointing out the reason for, and
the necessity of, strict quarantine regua
tions he will urge the Georgia dairymen
to do all in their power to secure the
enactment of laws that will protect their
border counties, especially those in the
mountain region along the North Caro-
lima line.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-12

"He plays well that wins" Hoods
Sarsaparilla wins the victory over dis
ease because it possesses genuine cura-
tive power.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-12
BoyIan, PearCe & Go.
Newest Autumn
Dress Goods Specials
Deserving Your Attention.

Black Crepons, best English and French pro-
auctions, rnohair and wool, silk and WOOL
Looms never created richer weaves in black.
Burrows, crinlzles, hummocks, bulbs and bur
effects. All are novel, elegant and beautiful;
"A and As in. wide; &c., $1.OO, SIPS, $50,
$1.75, $500, $225 and $3.50 yard.
French High Novelty Dress Goods, one pat
tern of kind, not to be duplicated. OR store
is literally headquarters for North Carolina on
imported high novelties. Our exquisite show
ings this season far excel in richness any Of Our
heretofore efforts. The prices run from $3.50
to $500 yard. Novelty dresses are more
extensively used this fall and winter than for
many years
Satin finished Ladies Cloth and satin-fir-
ished Venetians, likewise exceedingly desirable.
We show prodigal range Of new colors-
blacks and the newest old mahogany-5O in.
wide, $50 yard.
Automatically Antique Embroideries and
Silks fofvestings and fronts. attractively and
nodernly priced.
D0BB|N & FERRALL.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MISS MATTUE HIGGS.-Fletcher
Music Method.
BOBBITl 7WYNNE DRUG CO.
Open all Night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-12
|HOusekeepGrS'
Specials.
Rugs and
[ArtlSquares.

We4ave SOME SPECIAL BAR
CANS TO OFFER NOW. FIX 10 an
extra room for fair week.
Coo.l Pattern Jute Rug 21x42. -@9c.
Moqueot- Nice Quality, 1Sx36. -. Soc.
Smyrna Rug. Heavy, 20x40. $3.50. .S5c.
Smyrna Rug. Heavy, 22x50. 80. 81. 80
Smyrna Rug Heavy, 30x60. $50. 1.50
Moquet Rug, Special, 2Sx6f -. 1.9S
All Wool Art Equare, 3x2 1855. .4.25
All Wool Art Square, 3x4. ...... 6.75
Big Bargain) Square, 3x3.. $50
These special prices mold good this
week only.
WALTER Z. JONES.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-12
Millinery! Millinery!

Autumn and Winter Millln-
cry now ready for the trade.
Our designs are excellent,
and we'll suited to our people.
AS our time is entirely de-
voted to headWear and its &C
compartments, we think we
are in a better position to
please greater variety OF
customers desiring a becom-
ing style.
We sell Trimmed Hats from
81 90 to $1,000, therefore all
classes can be well served.
New Pattern Hats every
Wednesday during the sea-
son.
Goods sent on approval
Express paid one way
Miss Maggie Reese S
200 FAYETTEVILLE ST.
RALEIGH. N. q.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-12
o U ton
Ans w ER Ed ,

IN RESPONSE TO NUMEROUS ENQUIRIES, WE BEG
LEAVE TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE NEW, UP-T0
DATE CLOAK AND SUIT DEPARTMENT IS NOW READY
TAILoRMADE SUITS, COATS, CAPEs, FURs, SILK AND
WOOL WAISTS, SEPARATE SKIRTS, PETTICOATs, DRESS
ING SACKS, BATH ROBES AND MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.
RALEIGH'S ONLY NEW READY MADE WEAR DEPART
MENT, WHERE THE ENTIRE STOCK WAS BOUGHT UNDER
THE SUPERVISION OF A PRACTICAL AND EXPERIENCED
DRESS MAKER AL GARMENTS ARE FITTED BY AN
EXPERT BEFORE LEAVING THE STORE.
Location Fl or FrontNext to the Millinery De-
partmeni.
|ASpeciaI Millinery Exhibit
During the Entire Week.
S99nmyup1a1 SzaysY6a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-12

Justice Montgomery has signed the
New York Worlds petition to the Pres
ident to ask arbitration of the differ
ences between the Beers and the Eng
lish, Congressman Kitchln will be one
of the speakers at the New York mass
meeting in sympathy with the Beers,
to be held in Carnegie Hall.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. O. M. Minor, notice
of whose marriage was printed yester-
day, will be for the immediate future at
the home of Mrs. Devereux. Mrs. Minor
lis the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. u.
Breckenridge and a niece of Mr.. A. j..
King and Mrs. G. M. Spence, of this
city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-12-11

One of the strongest objections to
the newly proposed gold standard
measure, pending IN congress, is
pointed out in the following; "Pri-
marily, the pending bill aims at the
permanent establishment Of the
gold standard in this country, but
it falls far short Of carrying the
measure into effect universally, 1t
makes debts, both public and pri.
vate, payable in gold, and in this
respect visits upon the country the
greatest hardship Of the worldwide
policy OF contraction, But It does
not provide that the national banks
shall deposit for the redemption Of
their notes a per cent redemption
fund in gold. It leaves them at lib.
erty to deposit greenbacks, silver OF
silver certificates with the Treasury
and throws the burden of gold re-
demption upon the country"
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-12-11
STANCE CASE AT PARAGOULD.

a great many people have exam
ined the pillows upon which the
heads of deceased persons have
rested in their last hours, and have
found beautiful crowns woven out
of the feathers; but the is perhaps
new to many who read this.
A striking instance has Just been
brought to our notice. Recently
the brother of Mrs. Joe Thompson,
a lad of 16, died at Joplin, Mo. Mrs.
Thompson was with her brother in
his last illness. After the boys
death the father was almost crazed
with grief. He asked Mrs. Thomp-
son to examine the pillow aud see if
she could End any crowns She did
so to crafty her father, and to her
surprise found seven large crowns.
One of them was exhibited at the
Soliphone office today by Mayor
Thompson. The crown is a large
one and beautifully and perfectly
constructed, as if woven by the
hand of an artist. Mrs. Thompson
tore open and examined every pill
low in the house, and failed to find
a single crown in any of them eX-
cept in the one upon which her
brother died.
A number of people in this coun-
ty have found crowns in the pillows
upon which their loved ones expir-
ed. One instance of this is Jim
Thompson, a substantial farmer
and citizen who is preserving large
crown of feathers found in the pill,
low upon which his son died. Mrs,
Geo. Hogle and Mrs. Tom Keef, of
this city, as we are told, found
crowns in the pillows upon which
their babies died, There is some,
thing strange and faciDating in
this, and it appeals to the supersti
tiOus, while the most philosophical
cannot render a satisfactory reason
for such a phenomenon, if we may
call it such.
But many people doubt not that
the spirits of the departed hover
around the deathbed and bear the
soul away to the realms of eternity
as it is liberated from the the tene.
meut of clay and who knows but
that these spirits weave crowns OF
feathers in the pillows of the de
ceased indicative of the crowns
they are to wear in the great be-
yond.-Soliphone,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-12-11

The following from the Pine Bluff
Commercial exactly comedies with
our yiews-we say if Uncle Sam
wants any printing let him pay for
it like he does for everything else
newspapers are already ridden to
death, without having more put
upon them: The government pays
for taking the census, yet the news
papers are asked to cooperate in
disseminating information In 9th
err words, the government will pay
everybody else but the newspapers,
while not favor IS extended to
newspapers; they are made to pay
everything to the government, who
print envelopes, thus competing
with newspapers who have job
printing offices attached. This is
gall, and we hardly think the fra
ternity will accommodate the Of
fcials who are required to take the
census and who get enormous pay
for so doing. We believe in being
liberal, but this is asking just toe
much"