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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-26
School Teachers Examination.

The annual examination OF the
teachers of the public schools OF the
city viii! begin this morning at the
High school building.
The examination Of teachers in the
public schools will also begin all over
the state to-day.
The Norfolk county teachers eXami-
nation Will be held at Huntersvllle.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-26
TELEGRAPH CONTINUED FROM PA

ADVERTISEMENT
Boys Chndrens Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods that
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-26
POLITICS LIVELY
IN RICHMOND
Continued from Page

The party will leave over the Southern
for West Point, where they viii take
the York River Line boat for Balti-
more. From that point to Atlantic City
the party will go by rail.
Up to the present time about eighty
Richmond Tlks will go, and this num-
her WILL no doubt. be considerably in
creased before the start is made.
The Virgnians Will wear uniforms Of
white duck. and the delegation will, ac-
cording to present plans. be headed by
the Stonewal Band.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-26
Words of Famous Mission Workers

Mr.. John T. Barclay. a well known At
lanta man, suffered from dyspepsia. lie
says:
ATLANTA Ga. January 23-Dr. Chas. O.
Tyner: Having used Tyners Dyspeps 4
Remedy for years in my family ] gladly
praise Without exception 1t Is the finest
remedy on The market and nothing would
induce me 10 be without it. JNO. II.
g.sts. or sent for price. express paid, by
Tyncr Dyspepsia Remedy Co.. 40 Mitchell
street Atlanta Ca.
nEe. for Samplc. Free.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-26

Saratoga Springs In the centre OF this
city. Al Uoimes' Drug Store. 1872 Main
street. the celebrated Saratoga Arcndack
and Saratoga Ca tharta Waters are sold
on the Saratoga plan OF all you can drink
for five Cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-03
Cromwell Wa. n RuthI... Victor.

We must remember always that un-
der Cromwell there was no burning at
the stake. no dreadful torture In cold
blood. and therefore at his worst be
rises In degree above Philip and Alya-
But In kind his deeds in Ireland were
the same as theirs In the Netherlands.
and. though the Puritan soldiers were
guiltless OF the hideous RIGHTEOUSNESS
shown by the Spaniards or by the
armies OF Tilly and Wallenstein, yet
the merciless butchery OF the entire
garrisons and OF all the priests-ac-
companisd by the slaughter OF other
noncombatants IN al least some cases
leave Drogheda and Wexford as black
and terrible stains on CromweIs char
acter.
Cromwell and his lieutenants put
down the insurrection and established
order because they gained such sweep
ing victories. not because Cromwell
made merciless use OF his first yicto-
ries. IL was the fighting OF the Puri-
tans In the battle itself which won
and not their ferocity after the battle.
and IL was Cromwell who not merely
gave free rein to this ferocity. but In
spIred IT, Seemingly quarter would have
been freely given had II not been for
his commands Neither In morals nor
In policy were these slaughters jusu-
fable. Moreover, IL must be remem-
bered that the men slaughtered were
entirely guiltless Of the original mas
sacres In Ulster.-Theodore Roosevelt
| In Scribners.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-03

see, putin their affairs In q worse az
than they was before. When Hayes
and Tilden run and there was dispute
about which one was 'lected, that
match was most busted. Since then
they went on the same way, just ar
gym along whenever politics was men,
toned till this Spanish war broke out.
Elias didn't care much about havin q
war: neither did Jane. She thought
Mckinley done Just about right In de-
layin the war. So did Elias. and OF
course there wasn't never two opin-
ions about the way Dewey acted. And
30 Sunday Elias said. Jane, I reckon
II we don't agree well enough to marry
now we never will.' and she said, i
reckon not and he says. Let's marry
on the Fourth Of July, In the mornln,
for I've got to read the Declaration Of
Independence In the afternoon and
Jane says. All right And so the knot
was tied"
what did she have onT asked Mrs.
Jorden.
"It was the same dress she had made
In 10. when Greeley was candidate.
that she'd kept In n box all this time"
"Land o. goodness. There couldn't
a-becn no style TO It"
well. ain't much on women's
fashions myself" returned Zander,
with chuckle. 'but Melissy said
'twan't so bad. as II had some kind Of
q filigree that they wear now and
skinny sleeves"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-03

A plausible tale OF a man who bought
n loaf OF bread and took away more
property than he paid for is told by the
Pawtucket correspondent OF the Prov
idence Telegram. The man was In q
hurry 10 catch car.
His impatience made the clerk nerv>
Gus. She forgot to snap the string
which bougd the paper about the loaf.
and away sped tne man with the LOAF.
while the string reeled of behind him.
He caught the car all right. and, al
though the conductor and some OF the
passengers noticed as he sat down
close to the door that the twine paid
itself out as the car rolled along, the
man did not discover the tangle until
he alighted. In the meantime the con-
ductor was having a good time. AS
passengers stepped on the platform be
cautioned them not TO walk on that
string, and they did not.
IL might have looked mysterious TO
the people who saw the string moving
along the street. for the unrayeling
continued until the bakery twine bob
bin had been nearly empIed by the
ronnected loaf a mile away. The man
with the bread felt tug at his loaf as
he stepped down from the car. Then
he followed up the cord, winding as he
went
He was one OF those strictly honest
men who want nothing that does not
belong to them. and the best part OF
the story is that be followed the string
back. winding as he walked. and In
due time entered the bakery and re-
stored the ball OF twine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-03
How to Max. Coior.d Fires,

Colored fires are the most pleasing
experiments and are easily arranged.
For green colorsd iire under water pun
into a large tumbier two ounces or wa
ter and add first a piece OF phosphor'
us about as big as pea and then ~
grains Of chlorate Of potash. Then, by
means Of funnel with a long neck
reaching TO the bottom Of the glass
add six drains Of sulphuric acid. As
soon as the acid comes In contact with
the other materials flashes OF fire begin
10 dart from under the surface OF the
fuid. AS soon as this takes place drop
into the mixture few Jumps mot pow
der) of phosphuret Of lime as big as
pea. This will instantly illuminate the
bottom Of the vessel and cause q
stream Of fire, emerald green In color
TO pass through the fluid.
To change blue liquid to red pour
little of the infusion Of litmus into
wineglass and add to II a single droI
OF nitric or sulphuric acid, and II VII
be changed at once to red.
To change red or blue to green take
little of the liquid mentioned aDove
and add few drops Of the solution ol
soda. Upon stirring It 1t Will become
green.-New York Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-03
HE PRAYED FOR RAIN.
How . Disgruntled Patriot Was Re-
yenged For . slight.

How q DisRruntled Patriot was he-
venged For . slight.
David Gore, who was once auditor Of
the state OF Illinois, used TO tell q
Fourth Of July story on "Gin'ral' John
I. Rinaker Of Carlinville. The general
always rated himself little higher
than did the rest OF Macupin county's
people, and one time when the Fourth
OF July came around he fully expected
he would he invited TO deliver the ora
ton. Indeed, some members OF the
committee on arrangements had spo-
ken tentatively about the matter. But
it seems some one else was selected.
and the old war horse was passed. AS
a sort Of consolation prize. however, he
was invited TO read the Declaration OF
independence. and II did not quite suit
him, for he felt as able to declare self
evident truths as was Thomas Jeffer-
son or anybody else. Besides, Dave
Gore and Ethan Allen Sniyely had al
ways contended Jefferson was a Dem
ocrat anyway. and Rinaker despised
Democrats on long established princi-
Piles.
Then. too. the general was n religious
man and had family worship every
morning OF the world. So that when
the special Fourth of July morning
dawned he gathered his flock together,
read a chapter In the Bible and then
led them In prayer.
20 Lord" he said, send US, we pray
thee. n pleasant morning till about 10
o'clock, and then let the rain CONE
down as IL came down when the ark
OF thy servant Noah was waiting for
the food. II will bless the farmers OF
the great county Of Macupin. Lord, and
IL will teach a lesson OF humility TO a
great many people In town"
And. whether or not this was a
prayer OF the righteous" IL was an-
swered. The sun shone brightly until
all the young women In Macoupin
county had congregated In the public
square OF Carlinville, with their new
white dresses and their fresh straw
hats. And then the rain descended In
torrents And It continued till mid
afternoon
But Auditor Gore declared that Gen
eral RInaker, content with his revenge.
took the printed programme OF the
days exercises. and when IL came
schedule time for him TO read the I'm
mortal Declaration he went to the
grand stand in the park and In spite or
the rain read In loud voice every
word OF that excellent paper.-Chicago
Evening Post
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-03
INDEPENDENCE DAY.
OIA Time Observance Of the Fourth
In New England.

So many OF the most important
events OF the Revolutionary war and
of the casual occurrences which gave
rise 10 II transpired In New England
that for many years after John Adams
wrote his famous letter prophesying
the manner In which Independence
day would be celebrated the fulhllment
Of that prophecy was perhaps more
marked upon New England soil than
In any other part OF the country.
Among the people Of that section the
Fourth OF July. or Independence day.
as IL was generally called, took the
place Of other holidays which stern
PurltanIsm severely frowned upon.
aud large degree OK the general Jolli-
ficatlop OF Christmas and New Years.
not being wholly absorbed by the great
New England holiday OF Thanksgiy-
Ing. was mingled with the patriotic
fervor aroused by Independence day
and found vent In various social fes-
tiyitics. both Of a public and private
character. Indeed. many projected
wedding parties and other social gath
erings and events were postponed I'LL
independence day. which, being gen.
erai holiday. would cause them to be
better attended and thus 10 pass on
with greater eclat-Pittsburs Dis
patch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-03

''HAvE you HEARD THE NEwsr HE ASKED.
mrs. Jorden felt ike one VINO mas
read the conclusion OF a sensational
novel. After Zander's departure she
ruthlessly robbed Giant ID. Battles OF
enough roses to make a bouquet the
size OF half bushel measure. Around
these she arranged circle Of snowy
candytuft and on the outside row OF
blue ragged sailors" She tied n SLIP
Of paper TO the stems, and upon II was
written: 'The Spanish war has done
some good after all. With best wishes
Of Lucy Jorden." Hailing a boy. she
sent II to the red brick house across
the street.
Never did Elias Pollocf read the i'm
mortal production Of our forefathers
90 well as that particular Fourth OF
July. When he had concluded. he did
not remain on the platform with the
speakers, az usual. but left his com
Portable chair for one Of the backles'
benches In the audience. He sought
the side Of a keen eyed. gray haired
lady who wore gray cloth suit, ap
parently new. but made In the style OF
lS72.-Chicago Evening Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-03
MEMORABLE FOURTHS.
famous Celebrations of the Glorious
Day of Freedom.

famous Celebrations of the Glorious
Day of Freedom.
The most memorable Fourth was OF
course that historic day when 90 men,
assembled In the hall Of the statehouse
ut Philadelphia, decided after hot
and stormy debate that the 13 colonies
OF America were and Of right ought TO
be free and independent The first
celebration took place in Philadelphia
four days after the adoption OF the
Declaration. That particular Sth OF
July Of the year 1776 is described by
one Of the immortal signers OF the
Declaration as being "a warm, sun
shiny morning" and 1t was in the yard
Of the statehouse that John Nixon read
the new and original Declaration. The
great assemblage Of people gave three
repeated huzzas," we are told, and the
kings coat OF arms was torn down.
The proclamation was read again be
fore each OF the five battalions on the
common Of the old Quaker City, and
I'm the evening bonfires were lighted,
bells were rung and cannon were dis
charged.
In New York the next day, July D
washington himself took part In the
celebration Of the first Fourth. The
Declaration was read In the presence
of the army, and the populace gave
vent to their feelings in cannon firing
bell ringing and bonfire making. En-
thusiasm, In fact, ran so high that the
people tore down the statue OF King
George III from Its place in Bowling
Green and beheaded and melted the
same. much to the satisfaction OF the
soldiery, whom only stern discipline
had deferred from so doing.
There was no telegraph In those ear
" days, and 1t took the good news some
time to reach Boston. 1t was the lstf
of July before the intelligence was
brought by messenger, and, though
somewhat belated In celebrating Amer
ica's first independence day, those ear
" Bostonians were none the less en-
thusiastic at the thought OF having
thrown OF the burdensome Englisf
yoke. They had no statue Of kini
George to break up. but did the mex
best thing by tearing down the lior
and unicorn from the east wing OF th'
statehouse, and In the evening ther'
was q general illumination, with muc'
merymaking on the Common. : New
York Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-03

While there are a number OF new
things in fireworks this year. there are
few original ideas, most Of the changes
being In ampliications and improve
meuts over old lines. A great many
Roman candles, bouquets, ETC.. are now
fitted with a wooden handle at the
lower end. This Is good idea, as II
does away with the possibility OF re
ceiving the charge up the coat sleeve
in case of the candle blowing out OF
the wrong end. an occurrence which
used occasionally to give the Interest
of diversity to the evening festivities
Some very large Roman candles are
also arranged so as to stick into the
ground. They discharge great yellow
stars Of nre, filling the atmosphere
with a brilliant food Of light, and arr
not safe to hold In the hand.-Bostor
Transcript
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-03
Marrying For Money.

A decrepit old negress, with de-
formed back and a few dlscolored
fangs In the place OF teeth, called one
day upon gentleman who had been
her employer and announced, "Mistah.
Ise gwine ter git merried."
"Get married, auntie" exclaimed the
man. "why, I'm surprised! Isn't the
change little suddenT
"Yes, topable sudden, but bettah late
than nebber."
"Oh. well,p answered the friend po-
litely, "a lady is never too old to mar
~, I suppose-If she falls in lover
"But Pze not fallen In lubg
"Going to marry for money! sar-
castically.
"Yes, sab, dat am de solemn troof.
It's money. Ise gagged ter Billy
Jones'"
"why. Billy's only %. and you must
be ar
"Yes, sab, dafs 30, but Pze now pay
In Billy ffty dollahs q yeah for rent.
IN Pze gwine ter marry him ter savs
dat ermount."-Atlanta Constitution.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-03
PoIItene.a Wasted.

A guileless rustic who wished TO be-
come attached 10 one Of our railways
emerged from the examination room
and informed the expectant relatives
that be had failed to pass the sight
test
"why. you can't have! exclaimed
the father, who was Mortified at the
thought. You're no more color blind
than am"
Happen not, but they won't have
me-" answered the rustic bitterly. TT
all comes o. trying to be polite an
obliging, as you said was to be, fey
ther."
"But | can't see how being polite
could make any difference" Quavered
the father.
"Tt did, though" said the rustic.
"The old chap held something up an
says: This is green, isn't It? Come,
now, isn't It greenY quite pleading
like, and, though could see 1t wor
red, couldn't find It In my art to tell
him he wor wrong for fear he might
take offense. So simply said, 1t Is,
yer honor an they bundled me out
No more politeness for me. 1t don't
pay."-London Answers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-03

PROBATE NOTtCESs
To a. persons Interested In ether Of the estates
A.A PrSha,e Court. held q, Paris. In and
;or the County OF oxford. on the third Tuesisy
% Juue IN the wear OF our LORD nineseen
auadret The following matter having osen
presented for the action thereapon hereihAi'ei
Indicated Il Il hereby ORDKRED
That notice thereof DC given 10 al persons 10
ssrestet 6y causing copy Of this order 70 oe
published three weeks successiveiy ~ .ns
t0rt Democrat, 4 newspaper Puolsneu =. oo.'n !.
Paris. in said County, thai they may appear ~ =
Probate Court 70 De held AZ sAid Paris. on tne
h,-t Tuesday OF July, A. ID. lso. Al nine on 'us ss
cock IA the forenoon. And lie heard tner~oh
Aey see cause
CAROLINE r. WHITEHEAD. late OF PARIS
deceased viii and petition for probate thereot'
Presented by Moses Z. stiles, the executor Nne'N
IN named
ALGERSON G WALKER. lsse OF Loveli. oe
ceased, win and pet ton for probate s tneisv, !.
presented By Amelia T. Walker, she execairiA
therein named.
GEORGE ". LONG, Iate OF Buekneld, de
oea.ed vii ana petition for probate thereof. and
ihe appointment OF Thomas :. brigham ss Al VI
minlstrat0r with the win annexed, presensea "
judith A. Long. the execntrix therein naneu'
OLIVE y. GRiswoLD, late Of Paris, de
ceased petition for the determination OF W
eolsteral Inheritance TAX presented oy L"ie''N
J. Brock, executrtx.
SETH BARB OF Peru, ward; petition Io'
license n sell and convey real estate presense'
oy John ;. Harlow, guardian.
MARQUIS L. RICHARDSON. late Of MILO,
Plantation. deceased, petiTi IA for license " - =.
and convey real estate presented by poroas !"
Richardson, aflmintsrratrix
WILLIAM r CUSHM AN. late OF Paris, &c
eeasei; hrst account presented Tor alVssnee =, :;
Herrick c. Davis and Rh0da j. Cusoman' eN
ecut0rs
WILLIAM WOODS late Of Greenwood. dt
ceased, first ard nnal account presented tor
owanoe BY susie II. Woods, sdminisussrH-
ESTHER 5. REED. late Of Norway. deceased
second and nnal account presented ior sHo
snee, also petition for distribution OF balanss
hands Of executor. presented By Milton H. Ae
ram, executor.
ELIZA A. STARBiRD. late of Norway. a'
ceased; first and final account presented TOT
0Sance by Fred H. Stevens, executor.
ADDISON T. HERRICK. Judge Of said Court
ALBERT D. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-03
s,xninR Ii. Declaration.

The resolution of independence was
passed on July 2. the Declaration ac-
cepted and passed on the Atm.
II was printed on a large sheet OF pa
per. presumably during the evening OF
the 4th and the morning Of the otn,
and on that day was given to the world
bearing. as attestation. the names OF
John Hancock, the president, ana
Charles Thompson. the secretary, OF
the continental congress. 1t was ON
cially" read to the public not on the
4th, but probably on July 8. The
engrossed parchment. as we now see H.
signed by the immortal SO. was not
ready for signature until Aug. 2, when
It was laid on the speakers table, when
II was generally signed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-03
SURPRISED
ON THE FOURTH
soeoeoeo4oeoo@oHo@o@

Mrs. Jorden stood leaning her elbow
on the front gate. She held = large
crimson rose In her hand and was alb
sently inhaling It's rich fragrance as
she looked up and down the street On
a bush In a corner OF the yard dozens
OF this roses sisters lifted up their
heavy heads to the sunshine and gave
their perfume to the soft morning air.
Mrs. Jorden was proud of this rose
bush. which she called Giant ID. Bat
ties" being under the impression that
the variety was discovered by a man
bearing that name.
This was an exciting week In the lit.
tie town OF Sanderson. Today was the
Fourth OF July. Tomorrow the circus
was coming. On billboards across the
street the unriyaled French bareback
rider, Mile. Jenesaisquoi. was daintily
poised on one toe on the back OF a
horse which was madly dashing
through the air. and world renowned
Italian family ''who had delighted all
the crowned heads Of the old world
was doing a series Of ground and lofty
tumbling marvellous 10 behold Eat
green and yellow letters announced
that the largest elephant since Jumbo
would brighten the scene with It's pres
ence. that there would be parade the
like OF which had never been seen or
dreamed OF and that the whole was to
end with n concert given by the finest
artists on the western hemisphere.
Yes. the circus would be success
there could be no doubt Of that-but
meantime Sanderson did not forget Its
patriotism. The Fourth was to be cele-
brated I'm manner betting the day.
The exercises were to be held In the
grove and would be opened with
prayer. as were all exercises In San
derson. excepting the circus and the
annual Uncle Toms Cabin" show.
Then Elias Pollock would read the
Declaration Of Independence, which
he had done every Fourth Of July the
last Is years. beginning in a low and
uncertain voice at when. In the
course Of human events" gradually
gaining more confidence in himself as
he proceeded until 1--WE mutually
pledge to each other our lives, our for
tunes and our sacred honor came out
sonorously and triumphantly. Then
Mr.. Grover. member Of congress from
that district. would deliver an address
Interspersed with anecdotes which
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-03
m. w.r,i.. sumcl..t.

"Now. madam" said the crotchety
fudge who had been annoyed by the
digressions Of previous female Wit
nesses, I'VE want no hearsay evidence
Tell only what you know. Your nams.
please"
"Mary Jones'" replied the witness
"Your ager
"Well-er-I only have hearSay en-
0ence on that point, % won't an
SvG.s-Philadelphia PreaG
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-03

SOME FARM LEAKS.

The farm Is gigantic enterprise, and
some men who can successfully conduct
mercantile ventures might utterly fail on
the farm, because there are SO many
more places in which leakages may oc-
cur. Merchandising requires concen-
trstion of thought on but few important
issues compared with those exscted from
the successful farmer. Ii takes "big
man" mentally to be known as pros
porous farmer, and many man known
In business circles in the city as man
of means might not be "big enough" to
farm. Only the man Of large and broad
conceptions can prevent the financial
losses occurring from the leakage by
waste and neglect.
The waste from improper feeds and
feeding, II numerically stated, would be
appalling. Some of the leaks are feed
ing indiscriminate feeds, excessive feed
ing, undertaking, feeding in q wsstefu
msnner-yes, their name is legion. Tht
question Of shelter II not wisely solved
will be q leakage that Is only evidenced
| In the statement, 1.-The cattle took &C
much feed that they didn't pay" There
are hosts Of leaks due to ignorance OF
facts, and these we strive to excuse be
| cause "we didn't know"
| There Is q want Of knowledge on th'
part Of many farmers for which In
large measure they are responsible.
But there are leaks that spring from
neglect-we had almost said lsziness
The henhouse door cannot be fastened
or mayhap swings on one hinge. In
gate stands by the fence or lies iu th'
mud; a neighbor's stray stock spen'
the night, in consequence, around you
stacks or at your corn crib. The state
ment, frequently made In anger, that th
neighbor should keep his stock up Is al
right; but what about the gate? Tn
harness is left where It Is easily put
and the farmer can easily get 1t, and o
can that .spesky" calf. Tools are KEEP
where last used, 1t was 90 "handy" u
leave them, and equally as easy to for
get where that was. But what Of th
time lost In hunting for the saw or chise
when next wanted ?-Coleman's Rurs
World.