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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
Iocke,s MILLS.

Mrs. Isaac Noyes Is visiting bel
daughter, Mrs. Coolidge.
Mrs. Lucina Jackson has returned
home from South Paris.
Jesse Felt Of Portland Is stopping al
his farm on Howe Hill for while.
Roy Brown was at home from Me-
chanic Falls over Sunday OF last week
s. 8. Felt has builr summer house
D. d. Cross has been doing carpenter
work for him.
Mrs. Bean has returned to her home
here. She has been with her son In the
West through the winter.
E. w. Penley and wife we're 10 this
village last Tuesday.
Eugene Elwell and Rawson Martin
are painting 8. 8. Felt's buildings.
C. X. Gross IL having bad time with
one Of his hands, caused by poisoning
with white lead.
A j. Aver received news Of the serious
illness Of his daughter, Mrs. Florence
Chapman, last Thursday.
Last Sunday, We listened TO very
interesting sermon, by Rev. Mr.. Stone,
from the text, "For what shall It profit
q man, II be shall gain the whole world,
and lose bis own soul?'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
WEST eUcKFIElp.

Gertrude Bonney returned home from
Norway last week.
Herbert Cooper Is at work for Shirley
Bonney.
George and Jim Lewis are at work for
Romanzo Lowe, digging and stoning
his cellar.
John Flagg IL at work At the corn
shop at Buckfield.
Mrs. Flsgg was sick last week.
David Frew 10 1t work for Harry
Buck.
Merton Warren and family were at B..
Bucks Sunday.
Dan Emery, wife and baby, were ct
Shirley Bonney's Sunday.
Horatio Flagg and Will Fogg and
wife went to West Sumner Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
KNOXVILLE.

Mrs. g. W. Stearns 10 visiting relatives
| In this place and ct Stoneham.
Mrs. Silas McKeen has gone to Bethel
to stay . week with her daughter, Mrs.
p. r. Hastings.
Flora McAllister and two children
have gone to Rumford on visit.
The spool mill 10 shut down for week
while The engine ID being repaired.
Ina Cannon, who has been st work
for Mrs. b. B. McKsen, has returned
home. MAID xcAllistsr has taken hsr
George Holt HIS been quits sick, hut
II - @ b attead school 6eain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
suckElElp.


Saturday, the 10th, the closing day OF
the Oxford Teachers' Association, was
no les success than the previous day.
Prof. Sargent Of Hebron gave IN able
address followed by Q critical discussion
aud other interesting papers. The ses.
sions Of the association were regarded
a. being In point Of attendance aud
ability OF its papers on educational
topics among its most profitable meet.
ings.
Niss Gertrude Gardner Of Norway was
10 town during the teachers' association
Rev. Burton Minard gave an able and
interesting lecture before the W. c. T. U
at the Baptist church, Sunday evening,
the 10th, on the "Ssfety Of the Young
Man"
Mrs. Iovina Murdoch arrived home
from Genoa, H., where she had spen,
the winter.
J. A. Rawson and T. 8. BRIGHAM
have gone to the lakes for fishing trip
A delegation of the Buckheld w. c.
T. U. visited the Turner Union Wednes.
day on invitation.
Mrs. Colburn, whose Illness from .
shock ut the residence Of DR.. Hesld
was noted recently, died Wednesday, the
sd. The remains were taken TO Paris
for interment.
Rotheus b. Waite, . respected citizen
died at his residence on North Hill Wed
nesday, the sd, aged 81 years. Mr.
Waite came to Buckfield from Hartford
thirty-hve to forty years ago, and wal
one Of the substantial farmers Of the
town. Always interested In the mora
and social affairs OF the town, his innu
ence was Of the pronounced type on tn.
side Of total abstinence. The funers
was held at his late home Friday after
noon, Rev. II. C. Munson OF Lewiston
officiating.
Hon. o. II. Jersey Of Portland was II
town Thursday, making preparations To-
the removal OF his household effects Il
Deering, where he IL soon TO reside.
Mrs. j. o Thorne returned from {
visit Of several months to New Hsmp
shIre and Massachusetts, Thursday, tn,
24,h.
Mrs. Hattie Damon has returned from
3 visit to friends In Norway.
Mrs. Maria Wardwell OF Boston wa
the guest Of friends In town Wednesday
Quite q delegation OF Good Faith Re
bekah Lodge visited BY invitation Mt
Pleasant Rebekahs at South Paris Fri
day evening, and report a cordial recep
ton.
Mrs. j. A. Rawson visited friends 1,
Boston this week.
Mrs. Z. W. Davis and daughter o
Lynn, Mass, were In town this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
6ROWNFIElD.

Helen Giles, little daughter Of L. R.
Giles, fell from her wheel to-day, and
was badly hurt.
z. +. Gentleman, ESQ.,, Of Kezsr Falls,
has been engaged TO deliver the Memo
rial Day address before Daniel A. Bean
Post of Browpfield.
Pearl Rebekah Lodge Of this town by
invitation visited Mount Cedar Rebekah
Lodge Of Eaton, n. H., Tuesday even
ing
A large gathering and fine supper at
Mr.. Z. B. Beans Hall Thursday evening.
j. L. Frink has been appointed enum-
orator Of the twelfth census for this
town.
sherman Mcdonald has bought and
moved on the farm formerly owned by
Mr.. John Fogg.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
HEBRON,


Horace Murch Of Buckfield Was In tn,
place Sunday.
Mr.. Sharon Robinson and Mr.. Hodg
don OF East Sumner were at W. A. Bart
let's Tuesday.
Rev. s. d. Richardson attended tn,
funeral Of Mr.. Cyrus DeCoster Wednes
day afternoon.
Miss Msidie Moody IL Ia Boston.
Mrs. Cornelia Moody IL at West Sum
ner for visit.
May I'D Evangelist Gale spoke to hi
usual large audience In the Baptis
church. His audience was composed o
Hebron people principally, but Their
were several from neighboring towns
Miss Hall from Rockland furnished
splendid singing. We understand tina
Mr.. Gale will remain In the place durini
the week.
A. G. Bowman went TO Boston Thurs
day for the examination and possible
treatment Of his eyes, which have giver
him serious trouble for q long time
Much interest IL felt BY his friends as Il
the result.
W. A. Bartlett went to Stoneham Fri
| dAy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
NORTH BUCkFiElD.

Hesld Brothers have finished saving
shingles.
Levi Turner Is at work for jefferson
Farrar.
James Bicknell and Alton Damon with
their horses are 1T work on the road In
Sumner.
Our two road commissioners have
commenced work in this town.
School IL closed In the Allen District
on account OF the measles.
Holman Monk from Hebron Academy
was At home Wednesday afternoon.
The ground Is very cold and wet and
spring work IL very backward.
Hiram +. Field, Of Sumner, who has
been sick for the past few months, was
in our place the 2Sd.
Mrs. Lucy A. Turner of Sumner was
at her daughters, Mrs. s. ID. Swallows,
one night last week.
=. A. Harlow has returned from Floral
Park, y. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
Republican County Convention

The Republicans OF the County OF Oxford arr
requested 10 send delegates % meet IN convention
~ the Court House, South Paris. on Tuesday
July g. 1900 az 10 o'clock In the forenoon for the
purpose OF nominating candidates - DC sup
ported az the election In September next, for the
following Offices, via; Two Senators, Judge OF
Probate Treasurer. sheriff. County Attorney
Register OF Probate and one County Commits
siOner. Also 70 choose County Committee, anc
q transact any other business which may prop
erly come before the convention
The basis Of representation gill De a. follows
namely Each town and y antation organized
for election purposes will be entitled % one dele
gate And for each IS votes cast for the Republican
c indicate for Governor In lsS<i, an additional
delegate and for fraction of % votes In e1cee:
OF IS votes a further additional delegate. JPor
this basis the several towns and plantations VII
De entitled To the following number Of dele
sratez
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
NORTH ALBANY.

Mrs. Martha Kimball has returned
from Lowell, Mass, and is now busy on
her farm.
Mrs. Carrie Penley returned To South
Paris Wednesday, leaving her bsby with
her parents.
We are having pleasant term Of
school, taught by Miss Sybil Cummings,
She boards at Roscoe Emerv's.
G. w. Kimbsll OF Stark, N. H., made
relatives here flying visit last week.
T. G. Kimbsll Is at work for George
Kneelsnd at the mills"
Mrs. Emogepe Brown Is caring for a
sick woman at Freeman Benefits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
TORTURED A WITNESS.

Intense suffering was endured by wit.
ness 7. l.. Martin of Dixie, KY, before
he gave this evidence: ~ coughed every
night until my throat WAS nearly raw
then tried DR.. Kings New Discovery
which gave instant relief. have used Il
In my family for four years and recon-
mend It as the greatest remedy fol
Coughs, Colds and all Throat, Chest and
Lung troubles. It will stop the worst
cough, and not only prevents but abso
lutely cures Consumption. Price Soc
and 81 90 Every bottle guaranteed
Trial bottles free at F. A. Shurtleff 4
Co.'s Drug Store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
gAsr suMNeR.

Judge whitman Of Norway ID 70 de-
liver the Memorial Day address ct East
Sumner on Wednesday, the S0th inst, Al
/ 80 p. n. TIE services will Be In the
Congregational church.
w. h. Eastman, Esq, viii enter upon
his work % census enumerator about
June LIST.
Repairs on the road are being made,
and are much needed In some places.
The work Of planting IL much delayed
by the cold and vet weather, but grass
IL growing just the same. Better little
wet than such droughts ~ last season
afforded.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
RuMFoRD.

The Virgin children and Laura Moody
have the chicken pox.
Mrs. Goodwin Ia III with the grippe.
Mrs. Dexter Elliott IL slowly gaining
The road agent with the road machine
and crew OF men are making good %
roads 10 this end OF the town.
Mrs. Sarah Hutchins "a at Mechanic
Falls with her son. c. NJ. Hutchius.
Mrs. Hannah Colby from the Falls l.
visiting her daughter, Mrs. II. II
Hutchins.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
EAST HEBRON.

Farmers are very busy. A few have
planted their potatoes, others are walt
ing for the soil TO become more suitable
for planting.
so far no caterpillars have appeared
on fruit trees.
T. l.. Rogers is out again on pleasant
days, but unable to labor yet.
Mrs. J.. K. Hodsdon and Mrs. II. n.
Merrill are victims Of the grippe.
Cyreuus DeCoster, an aged veteran,
died last Wednesday morning. His re-
mains were taken to Boston for Inter
ment beside those Of his wife.
Fred Packard recently bought lot oil
land. known rs the Robert Fuller place.
He Is making many fine improvements
by blasting rocks, draining, ploughing,
leveling and fencing.
Elmer Mitchell Is working for Frank
G. Rsmsdell.
A. NJ. Foeg has plowed the land be
tween his house and A. c. Davis store
aud viii set naples for grove the pres
ent spring.
The speaker who had been engaged
gave notice he could not oil his engage
ment to address the grange on G. A. X
and flag day on account OF meeting Ii
his place. Capt. Ham Bucknam OF Me
chsnic Falls and DR.. Hall, OF Buckield
will address the people. Their merits
ere too well known for comment.
w. ii. Berry IL out working some. HI
walks around the buildings without thu
help Of crutches, and hopes to wall
| without them soon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
EAST WATERFORD.

B. W. Ssnderson spent May 18th at
home.
DR.. j. z. Shedd, Of North Conway,
n. e., and Miss Elsie Favor of Norway,
called at McWsin Farm the 18th.
The cut G. L. Hilton received on his
leg In the spring has not healed. He
thinks It will be necessary to 60 to q
hospital.
Miss Inez Stuart OF Berlin, N. H., Is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Will McGown.
Our blacksmith, Frank Brown, Is
away.
Augustus Lord and wife of Massachu-
sets, and his sister, Mrs. Lizzie Eagerly.
Of Portland, were the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. A. Miller, last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
OXFORD.

Mrs. Cora Crosby, wife of Herbert
Crosby, Of Boston, died Nav 35th. Mrs.
Crosby was q daughter Of T. p. and
Margaret Rich Of this town and Was for
several years q resident Of Mechanic
Falls. The body will be brought to
White Oak Hill for burial.
Mrs. John s. French is very sick and
IL not expected to recover.
Nav n Mrs. Wood died 1t Welchville
at the home Of her daughter, Hrs. John
Rowe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
A Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL, BANGOR.
Wednesday, June q, 1900,
Al q O'Clock p. NJ.

for the purpose OF nominating . candidate for
Governor ~ be supported at the september
election: and transacting any other business
that nav properly come before 70. The basis OF
representation viii be as follows:
Zach city, town AMI plantation Will be entitled
10 one delegate, and for each seventy five vote,
cast for the Republican candidate for Governor
In lsss an additional delegate, and for fraction
OF forty votes IN excess OF seventy-tve votes AZ
additional delegate.
Vacancies IN the delegation Of any city, towr
or plantation can only DC filed by residents OF
the county IN which the vacancy exists.
The state Committee will be In session In ths
reception room OF the han Nt one O'Clock p. N. on
the day OF the Convention for the purpose Of re
ceiying the credentials os delegates, Delegates
in orier ID participate In the Convention, mus
be elected subsequent 10 the date Of the call foi
this Convention.
rhe voters Of Maine, without regsrC
% past political difference, who are n
favor OF 81 staining President Mckinley and III
administrations: who believe IN the present golC
standard; IN whatever legislstion win restor'
American shippicg 10 u. former rank IN TN
world: in favor OF the Nicaragua Canal. q
Pacific cable: national honor ss home an
Abro d, who believe In free popular education
In the promotion OF the cause % temperance, In
inst AMI eauai TAXATION. In an economical an,
efnclent administration Of state affair, ar
invited 20 unite with the Republicans In tn
selection OF delegates % this convention.
Per orier. Repn ll,can state Committee.
j. n. MASLEl, Chairman.
BYRON BOYD. Secretary.
AugustS. Maine, May lst, 1900
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
HIRAM.

Mr.. Joseph Young and Miss Young Of
Highlands, N. H., were In town Thurs.
day.
Rev. J. G. w. Herold and Mr.. Daniel
Boynton have been on fshing excur.
sion In New Hampshire.
Mr.. Rufus N. Lowell, the rosd COM
missioner, IL 1t work In East Hiram.
Hon. VIM. Gordon, Of Fryeburg, serv-
ed - auctioneer at the sale Of the per-
sonal estate Of the late Mrs. Henry G.
Pike on Thursday.
Hon. Dsniel Hubbard Of Worcester,
xass., WAS IN town last wei.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

Mrs. A. d. Kilgore has gone to Yag-
ger TO stop few weeks at her brothers,
Frank Morrills.
Mrs. F. +. Pottle has been TO Lowell TO
visit her cousin, Mrs. Z. j. Noyes.
Mrs. Winnie Hall visited her sister,
Mrs. Asa Frost Of Pixies Hill, Wednes-
day.
Mr.. Geo. Durham Is moving his house
hold goods TO the village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Libby Of Norway were
at Mr.. Shsttuck's Thursday.
Mrs. Elmira Foster Of Norway visited
at Benz. fuckers Thursday.
Fred Perry entertained the senior
class Of high school at his home Thurs
daY evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
A KEEN. CLEAR BRAIN.

Your best feelings, your social posi-
ton or business success depend largely
on the perfect action Of your stomach
and Liver. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
give increased strength, keen, clear
brain, high ambition. A Is cent box will
make you feel like new being. Sold by
r. A. Shurtleff & Co., Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
WESI SUMNER.

James A. Tuell will run his bakery
cart here regularly twice q week.
L. L. Gardiner and wife are away foi
the present visiting friends at Farming
ton.
Wallace Chandler met with an accident
last week, saving the forefnger on his
left hand very nearly of. 1t Was sewed
on, and IL doing nicely at this time.
The whooping cough and measles arr
prevailing over town.
DIR. Z. III. Andrews was called In con-
sultxtion with DR.. Littleheld Of South
Paris one day last week at Otis Howe's
Chas. Hsdley has the addition to his
barn up and boarded.
4. G. Doble has his building finished
Charlie Cox, son OF Edward Cox, cut
his foot recently with an Ak, nscessitst-
ing several stitches.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

II not, drink Grain. O-made from pure grains.
A lady writes: "Thc first time made Gratn.O
did not like It. but amer using Il for one week
nothing would induce mo 70 60 back 70 coffee. I"
The children can drink it freely with great ben.
e6s. Gcs . package to-day from your grocer. fol.
low the directions, and you win have delicious
and healthfui table beverage for old and young.
l5c. and sc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
A FAST BICYCLE RIDER

VIII often receive painful cuts, sprains
or bruises from accidents. Bucklen's Ar.
MICA Salve will kill the pain and heal the
injury. It's the cyclists friend. Cures
Chatting. Chspped Hands, Sore Lips,
Burns, Ulcers and Piles. Cure gusran.
teed. Only Is cents. Try It. Sold by
F. A. Shurtleff & Co., Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
DENMARK.

Mr.. Frank p. Bennett and wife Of Har
rison are In town for few days.
Mr.. Joseph Bennett has gone to liv
with his daughter, Mrs. George II
Colby.
Mr.. /. II. Berry has purchased Of Geo
W. Gray the entire lot Of buildings ant
land upon which they stand, which wer
owned by Mr.. Leonard Berry, and lstel.
occupied by Mr.. A. p. Merrill as = car
penter shop, and wood working. Mr.. |
II. Berry will carry on the same bust
meas and will add blacksmith shop.
The big drive OF logs has been put In
to the Ssco by John Ames.
A new Gaping machine has beef
placed 10 the corn shop.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
no lreth.r. IN rhl. re,.n.

Children who arc delicate, feverish and cross
viii get immediate relief from Mother Grsy's
Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse the
strong and healthy. certain cure for worme.
Sold By all druggists. sc. Sample free. Ad-
drcss, Allen 8. Olmsted. lie Roy, n. 7.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

Thurston Brothers have got theil
drive about ont. Tue rear went past
here last week.
The rain OF last week put fArmers bacl
considerably. But little planted yet. .
Memorial services In the n. &. church
Sunday. Rev. Mr.. Puringt0n will give
the memorial sermon. Rev. Mr.. Water
worth will assist In the services.
Born, May 10, 70 the wife OF X. A.
Grover, . daughter.
The members Of Cabot Lodge and
Oxford Bear Lodge will be entertained ID
the hall by the Pythian. Sisterhood Non
day evening. Supper will be served Ia
the lower hail. A literary entertainment
will follow.
n. W. Suter and family have arrived
In town.
Hon. Fl. v. Poor comes to-day.
Cabot Lodge, K. Of P, 10 having I'll
the work II can do. Eight candidates art
waiting to finish up the ranks. Cabot
Lodge invited Oxford Bear Lodge u
visit them and work the third rank.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

Delegates In order 10 be eligible 20 participate
10 the convention, must be elected subsequent q
the date Of the call for this convention.
The County Committee will De In session n ID
grand jury room Al the Court House. South Paris
NJ O'Clock A. NJ. on the day OF the convention
- receive the credentials, and delegates are re
quested b promptly present the same.
Dtxaeld. Nav :, ls.o.
JOHN ;. HARLOW. Chairman.
A. p. STEAR<S, wv LIBBY.
AMOS q. BEAN. CHARLES {. WARREN
GEORGE HAZEN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
ATWOOD 6 FO r B 3 =,
Eaissrs and Prsprssssrs.
GpoDoE II. ATWOOD. A. = foRnEs.

TERMS -elIo year n paid ssricsly In advance.
Otherwise ea-eo year. single copies 4 cent?.
ApvExrrsxxKxrs - All legal Advertisements
are given three consecutive Insertions for u %
per Inch In length Of column. Special contracts
made Win local. transaens and yearly adversas-
ere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
COMING EVENTS.

june s.. Universalist State Convention. Pitts
field.
June second Congressional District Demo
cratic Convention. Auburn
June l2.-Oxford Pomona Grange, Hebron.
June SS-27-Commepcement.C Colby College.
June q Republican Gubernational State Con
vention, Bangor.
july S-Repa6lican County Convention, South
Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

Rev. c. +. Augsll OF Norway will
preach al the Free Baptist church next
Sunday ST 3 O'Clock z. NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

George Newell has gone TO North
Abingdon, Mass, to work. His mother,
Mrs. Mary J. Newell, went with him to
visit her daughter.
Mrs. Annie Glover has gone to Masss-
chusetts taking her children with her.
Mrs. Julian Psrlin is at Thomaston
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Metcslf.
A. c. Doten and wife were In town re-
Gently.
The school at the pond Is progressing
finely, we hear, In charge of Mrs. Mabel
DeShon, Of Canton. Thirty-two scholars
in attendance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

Tor o. q u bese peyine busiDssses q u
49, s.I r. ,.s e. 9s - ysa,; S.,y
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Are You wheelmans
Psrlin's Prescription Pharmacy.
Smiley shoe Store.
Thomas smiley.
Notice.
Representative Wanted.
Accompanies
Court am Road Rills.
DENTISTRY.
HAmmocks.
sewing Machines.
Special Remnant sale.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
SUMNER.

Guy Russell Is having the whooping
cough.
Julian Dyer Is sick with the measles.
Mrs. c. N. Psrlin IL visiting her
daughter, Mrs. May Metcalf, at Thomas
ton, Maine.
Mr.. George Newell and his mother
have gone 10 Massachusetts,.
Hersey keene Was at home over Sun
day from Hebron. He graduates In
June.
Mrs. Anna Glover has gone TO North
Abingdon, Mass, 10 work, taking her
two children with her.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
MISS MARION ". JONES,
ACCOMPANIES.
Teacher Of Piano and Organ.
10 Pisssa.t ~, SOUTH PARIs, lie
1mom3e
NOTICE.
REPRESENTATIVE WANTED

an S o' o o''0a' Wv
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-28

pleased at my nonreception, and Sieh
suggested that If / would express
wish for Quillian to receive the letter
it would be granted, or if l would say
where. out of Peking, preferred the
treaty to be exchanged, my proposal
would be considered. Neither of these
propositions was attended to, but there
was no objection to add to the reply
then ready to be sent a disclaimer of
want of respect to his majesty and the
expression of sincere regret that | had
found myself unable to comply with the
ceremonies of an audience at his court,
for if / should fail of rendering him ev-
cry mark of respect not wholly incon-
sistent with the laws and usages of my
own country i would be rebuked by the
president. AS the American treaty con-
tanned no stipulation that it should be
exchanged in Picking, l was ready to
exchange it at any point agreed upon.
But the letter of the president of the
United States to the emperor must be
first delivered in Picking, or the treaty
would not be exchanged. This filed the
record to their satisfaction. The next
day copy of the imperial rescript em-