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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-20
WeeT eeTneL,

A copious storm OF rain closed the
night Of the 18th. The slelghing II ruin.
Cd. leo 10 the Audroscogain b sooe.
what damaged, though not mach Of u
has gone out.
b. g. Mason got homo from Norway
Saturday. He Was somewhat unwell
when hs arrived, but ID better now.
A. W. Grover and wife called on your
correspondent last Sunday evening.
G. 81. Bracket u still Of +. q. W.'s,
and IL most excellent help.
Some hay buyers are appearing In the
land.
weather not very good for loGgers.
Timber and the various woods are
bringing good prices.
Laboring men are seldom more gener-
ally employed or ct better wages than
now.
A. B. Grover lost . valuable work
horse few days ago by sickness.
Flora Wheeler is expected home next
Saturday.
The coming town meeting begins to
Interest the people TO some extent.
We were much pleased to receive .
call from Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Farwell
and their daughter few days ago.
8. w. Potter, E.q., OF Gilead, 10 fire.
Quently seen In this village.
Enough white birch TO load 100 cars
IL TO be sent from this station to Shell.
burne, N. II.
The winter term Of our village school,
taught by Miss Cora Farwe., Of Bethel,
closed on Friday, Feb. 9th.
Mrs.. A. p. Mason has been making ten
pounds Of butter per week from the
milk Of two small cows, during the
coolest weather OF the winter.
We were glad to see items In last
weeks Democrat from the regular West
Bethel correspondent, and hope that bill
health may continue to improve.
The drouth Was broken In this part Of
the county on Tuesday last, and good
supply Of water 10 now found 10 well'
which had long been dry.
A train OF nfty box cars, heavily load
ed with grain from Canada, which bad
been side-tracked here for two weeks
left this station for Portland on Monday
OF last week, drawn by two engines.
II
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-20
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-20
NEWRY.

Mrs. Jennie Davenport and daughter
Abbie, who have spent several months
visiting friends In town, started for thell
distant home In Dakota Feb. IL.
Mrs. Diantha Aldrich 10 caring fol
Mrs. Francena Walker, an aged ant
feeble lady at North Newry.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. 8. Allen and BABY
Gordon have returned from delightful
visit to friends at South Paris and Nor
way.
Mrs. Fannie widber Is visiting heI
daughter, Mrs. Col. Hspgood, In Water
ford.
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SUNDAY RIVER.

Andrew jackson and Elmer Trask
have got home from Rsngeley Lakes.
They had bad luck with sick horses.
Jackson lost one Of bis.
The rain did considerable damage
here and broke up the big brook 30 II
overlooked the main road. No travelling
for two days and now big teams canno,
get across with full loads.
A big pile Of timber cut here In the
woods ID to be hauled yet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-20
COMING EvENTS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

March s--oxfOri Pomona Grange. West Paris.
The age-herald., 1900-08-13
ATetho dist Uampmesting

Anniston, August 12.-(Special.) .)-The an nual Methodist camp meeting at Peaceburg, seven miles from Anniston, commenced yes- terday morning and will continue for ten days. These camp meetings are always the most largely attended in this part of the State, people going to them from all parts of this and neighboring counties. A TO- mantle incident is scheduled to occur at the camp meeting tomorrow afternoon. A couple from Oxanna, Wesley A. Black and Miss Dora Young having arranged to be married on the bridge across Cane Creek at the camp ground at o'clock.
 The ladies of the Improvement Society ,have inaugurated a crusade against weeds and have published card calling upon the property owners of the city to cooperate with them in the movement by having the weeds cut from around their property.
The age-herald., 1900-08-13
THE BOURSE
Industrials Fell Heavily Until Thursday
 Lowest of the Year

Berlin August 12.-The bourse last week had a very bad experience, industri- als falling heavily until Thursday, when the lowest quotations of the year were reached
 The weeks backset was caused by in- oreasing evidence in many lines that the boom is over. A disturbing effect was produced by the publioa ton of reports by iron and other cofhpanys showing reduced dividends, one iron company paying noth- ing as against 12 per cent in 1899 The iron market continues to weaken. In Silesia old iron scored a new fall of 10 marks. The piping syndicate in the Rhine country has made a second reduction in prices to meet American competition.
 The Portland cement indutry Is in a bad way. The home demand and export are declining. Efforts are now on foot to form a syndicate.
 In West Germany the cotton spinners have reduced the price of yarn two pigs.
 All the Saxon Chambers of Commerce and other commercial bodies have peti- tioned for lower freight rates on coal, with view of facilitating imports.
 The commercial papers point out that Germany's imports of iron wares have nearly doubled since 1898, and altogether through the increase from the United States, the imports from other countries remaining stationary. The total imports of iron wares for the first six months of 1900 were valued at 115,000,000 marks as against S7,00o,000 marks during the corre- spending period of last year. It is argued consequently that the present rate of Is marks is not sufficient to protect against American competition.
 The Vukan Sshipbuildng Company at Bremen will increase it's capital by one million marks.
The age-herald., 1900-08-13
TWO WHITE MEN
 SLAIN BY NEGROES
Dispute Arose Over Collision of Buggies, and Resulted
 in Death.

Sylvania, Ga., Angus 12.-Last night R. F. Harrington and Milton Mears, white, were driving home in their buggy. On the road they met two negroes named Alexander in a buggy. The wheels of the vehicles col lided. A quarrel ensued when the negroes drew pistols and shot Harrington and Mears dead. The news quickly spread and Captain Jesse T. Wade organized a posse to capture the murderers. As the posse ap- preached the house of the Alexanders a number of shots In rapid succession were fired into it. Captain Wade fell mortally wounded. The posse withdrew and went for Sheriff Thompson. The sheriff with a reinforced posse is now in pursuit. In the section where the tragedy occurred the black population considerably outnumbers the white, and the information is that the colored neighbors of the Aexanders will assist them in resisting the sheriff.
The age-herald., 1900-08-13
LONDON MONEY MARKET
The British War Loan Principle Topic
 ofConversation

London Aug 12.-The attention of the mentous events of the money market. The Bank of England's policy brining gold to 76s 5d, had beneficial effect and saved the market per cent rate, which at one time was considered certainty The man. her of placing the exchequer bonds facil- eised, it has opened the eyes of the more thoughtful to the fact that the ability of the bflush money market to provide war loans, is considerably less than had been generally supposed. Any of those who have inside knowledge are satisfied that the time has come to seek a foreign market for government bonds.
 A serious item of complaint is that the prospectus of the exchequer issued did not mention the fact that half the amount had already been placed in the United States. It is pointed out that the new company bill punishes the non-disclosure of previous contracts, yet the government has done the very thing prohibited.
 In spite of easier money, due to the banks policy, however, many are inclined to the opinion that an advance in the bank rate has only been postponed until au- tumn.
 Business on the stock exchange through market showed no changes Speculative and investment business was restricted to the smallest dimensions.
The age-herald., 1900-08-13
AN OVERLOOKED FACTOR
The Roman Catholic Concessions Ob
 tained in China Last Year

From the Pail Mall Gazette.
 Considering the great amount of matter relating to Chinese affairs which has found it's way into print during the last few weeks it is very surprising that so little allusion has been anywhere made to the Roman Catholic concession obtained last year. In England indeed, outside of mis- sionary circles, hardly any one seems even aware of the existence of that agreement, which was the chief cause, or, more prop erly, the chief tangible cause, of the pres ent outbreak. Even those persons well in- formed on Chinese matters, and resident in the country, do not seem to have realized that 1t must precipitate the hour of that conflict which they knew to be some time inevitable.
 This concession was in fact a revolution France has always constituted herself the protector of Roman Catholic missions, as became the nation whose ruler in the days of the monarchy glored in the title of Most Christian King" Early last year this protection obtained that definite sane tion from the Chinese government for which the French missionaries had so long been negotiating-namely, political rank for al 1.-the hierarchy carrying with 1t the right of interference in behalf of all Roman Catholic converts. All Roman priests, as such, became mandarins of one grade or another, a Bishop ranking equal with a Viceroy. In other words, these clergy &C., QulreQ the rlSHt to lHteTVeHe UetWeeH tHe Imperial government and it's Roman Cath ollie subjects, and between the latter and their fellow countrymen of other persua- sions, precisely as Consuls do in the mixed courts where a case lies betwixt white man and a native.
 The Celestial authorities of their own ac- cord offered similar privileges to other mis- sionaries, in the hope that the dissensions which they anticipated would arise between the rival churches would enable them to turn both concessions to account The China Inland mission promptly declined the offer; the Presby terian and Nonconformists met in conclave in Shanghai and followed suit with practical unanimity. Finally the s. P. G. referred the matter, as 1t affected their representatives, to convocaton, which, about three months ago, upheld the attitude adopted by the other Protestant missions, by announcing that Anglican ministers would be permitted to hold uolitical office or trite in China.
 The mischief was, however, done. The to discern between the various Christian bodies. They found in this ill-advised movement a confirmation of all that they had always been taught of the sinister de- signs underlying the religious campaign of the foreign teachers
 For the moment of course, action prompt and convincing, not talk, Is necessary; but when, later on, the settlement has to be made this question of the Roman Catholic concession will require/ careful considerA- ton; no less than that other wanton dis regard of Chinese sentiment-the dessera- ton of their cemeteries by the European constructor of railways through their midst
The age-herald., 1900-08-13
ORDERED TO ASYLUM
General Landers Wanted in Kansas fo1
 Alleged Swindling

Fl Paso Tex, August 12.-George Landers alias George Brennan, wanted in Kansas City, Kan, on a charge of swinding the Evans-Snider Buell. Commission Company on cattle deals, has been adjudged insane and ordered sent to the State asylum. Ianders was formerly wealthy banker and dealt heavily in cattle. Over a year ago he failed and disappeared. He was ar- rested near Fl Paso several days ago while travelling overland from Mexico and con- fessed his identity. The Kansas City sher- if was en route to take him back to Kan sas when the court declared his reason gone
The age-herald., 1900-08-13
CLOUDBURsT
Wind and Rain Played Havoc in and
 Around Opelika

Opelika, August 8-(Special.)-A cloud burst occurred here last night and for a time the city was deluged. The electrical display was grand, the heavens were made as light as day by the vast sheets of light ming The wind was terrific and for while many were badly frightened. Trees and fences were blown down, outhouses un- rooted and sewers and waterways flooded. Nearly two inches of rain fell in twenty minutes. The storm lasted one hour.
The age-herald., 1900-08-13
Physician Shot a Merchant

Knoxville, Tenn, August 12.-A special to the Journal and Tribune from Benton, Polk County, Tennessee, states that pr. J. w. Gregory, a well known physician shot and instantly killed Andrew Green, a merchant, in desperate encounter, growing out of trouble over alleged improper relations be- tween Dr. Gregory and Mrs Green
The age-herald., 1900-08-13
Reunion of Confederates

Annston, August 12-(Special. )-The an- nual reunion of the Confederate veterans of Calhoun County is being held this week at Schenck Springs. The reunion com menced yesterday and will end tomorrow evening. Governor Johnston was present yesterday and addressed the veterans. Senator Pettus was also expected. A large number of veterans are In attendance and the meeting is said to be a splendid success In every way.
The age-herald., 1900-08-13
10 CLEANsE THE SYSTEM

Effectually yet gently, when costive or bill ious to permanently overcome habitual constipation, to awaken the kidneys and liver to a healthy activity, without irritat- ing or weakening them, to dispel head aches, colds, or levers, use Syrup of Figs, made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The age-herald., 1900-08-13

cation for the county court house and work on the building is to commence by Septem- Der l. The site selected Is the corner of Eleventh and Gurnee streets and 1t is un- derstood that building to cost in the neighborhood of $5OoeO will be erected.
The age-herald., 1900-08-13
ANNISTON
Sheriff Woodruff Appoints Calhoun's
 New Deputies Good Selection

Annlston August 12.-tspecial.)- l.)-sheriff- elect Minus w. Woodruff has selected his deputies as follows: Chief Deputy, w. c. Legrand of Anniston; Associate Deputy and Jailor, Thomas Self of Bynums; Associate Deputy, c. B. Clark of Piedmont.
 The selections are considered excellent ones.
The age-herald., 1900-08-13
Will Recall Home Ties

.'Thev will also recall to you your fam flies. vour children and fresides and all the affections which a soldier leaves with out hesitation when the service or ms country claims him. They will be the symbol of your country in your very midst. of your country attentive to your sufferngs and watchful of the dangers from which I wish you may soon be re- lieved.
 "We will await with impatience, but not always the return which will permit us to share with you and your comrades of the fleet under Admiral Pottier, our satisfac- tion and gratitude
 At the luncheon following the ceremony M Loubert, replying to the toast to his health, said:
 "I came here as I went to Cherbourg, in order to dispel the criminal equicoca- ton which party spirit attempts to cre- ate, and which it wishes to perpetuate by trying to dig a ditch between the army and the nation.
 "This monstrous effort will fail. It has already failed. I am certain of it. Is not the army part of the nation itself9 When military service is completed, VIII not the army return to their own firesiaes The army and the nation make only one and are inspired with the same devotion to France and the republic"
 The strike of the firemen of the trans Atlantic Steamship Company seriously in- terfered with the arrangements for the de- parture of the transports, only one, the Polynesian, getting away. The stokers of the others left the vessels. This afternoon r;1 t1 fhn a n leaving the harbor by blocking the harbor entrance with a number of barges. Ten strikers entered by the scuttles and threat ened the Polynesian's firemen with death. They were immdiaetly placed under arrest.
 It was only with great difficulty that the companys tugs succeeded in driving the barges toward the quays, where all the manifestants, some fifty, were arrested.
 At o'clock General Boyron commander in chief of the French troops in China, went
The age-herald., 1900-08-13
IT Court House

Selection for Court House
 Anniston, August 12.-(Special.)- .)-The County Commissioners have selected a To-
The age-herald., 1900-08-13
The City Hotel.

B. H. ZEAGLER, Proprietor, Troy, Ala.
 Rates, $2.00 per day. First-class barber shop, the only white barbers in town. Large sample rooms all free. Baths free to guests.
The age-herald., 1900-08-13

Invigorating and refreshing Beer.
The age-herald., 1900-08-13
LOUBET SPEAKS
 TO HIS SOLDIERS On Their Departure for Service
 in China
" HONOR AND FATHERLANO "
There Was Much Enthusiasm, With Cries of "Vive Loubet," "Vive Re- lpublique" and "Vive L'Armee"
 Remember the Flag

Marseilles, August 12.-President Loubet, Foreign Affairs, General Andre, Minister of War, and M. Delanassan, Minister of Marine, arrived here this morning at g o'clock and proceeded immediately to the reviewing ground where they inspected the Chinese expedittonary corps. There was much enthusiasm, with cries of Tive Loubet," Viva La Republique," and 'Vive rArmee." The cheering was continuous.
 After the review M. Loubet, taking his position on the reviewing stand to present the flag to the corps, said:
 "In the name of the republic I deliver to you the flags of the expeditionary corps. They are confided to your loyalty and pa- triotism, which I guarantee. Honor and Fatherland' Is your motto Soon you will inscribe upon their folds the name of campaign rendered necessary because of the violation of our rights, the disregard of our legitimate interests and the brutal assault made upon those who represent in China civilization and progress.
 "Oficers non-commissioned officers and soldiers, let these flags be to you a sacred gift. They recall the lofty mission or France, a mission confided to your courage to exact from a country where the essential laws of civilized countries have been odiously violated, the chasttsement of the guilty and to impose indemnities for the past with necessary guarantees for the fu- ture. They tell you that the heritage or honor, the care of which your elders con- f1ded to you cannot grow less at your hands and that in this international army which is formed for the defense of civilization those bearing the French uniform must not yield in discipline, endurance or courage to any,
The age-herald., 1900-08-13

Fine, pure tobacco and no flavor make Texie Cigar a magnificent smoke.
The age-herald., 1900-08-13
STATE NORMAL COLLEGE.

A Training School for Teachers, Florence, Ala.
 TITITION FREE.-Board, $500 to $1200 per month Necessary expenses, 80 to $12O for nine months Manual Training Course offered. Graduates hold Life Certincates emitting them to teach without fee or ex- animation. Graduates ip demand and se- cure good positions. Fall term resins Catalogue to M. c. WILSON, President
 8-1-1mo
The age-herald., 1900-08-13
BIRMINGHAM SEMINARY

Boarding and day school for girls and young women. Boarding pupils limited to forty
 Year begins September 12, 1900. Full faculty of experienced specialists. ton, physical culture, modern and ancient languages, and business school Diplomas in regular and elective courses, art music and elocution. Send for latest catalogue ~
 MISS EOULIE COMPTON, s-5-1m Principal
The age-herald., 1900-08-13

on board the Polynesian, which sailed at 6:3O amid the enthusiasm of the spectators.
The age-herald., 1900-08-13
HOLBROOK N0RMAL, COLLEGE

CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, SCHOOL, OF ART, ELOCUTION, BOOKKEEP- ING, TYPEWRITING, STENOGRAPHY, LITERATURE, HISTORY, PEDAGOGY, AND MODERN AND ANCIENT LAM GUAGES.
 Faculty educated in the leading schools of the country and Europe. Unsurpassed mountain climate and pure spring water. This school is located at Fountain City, Tenn, a beautiful suburb of Knoxville, with which it is connected by dummy rail- way cars each way every hour.
 Excellent boarding hall for girls and dor mitory and good boarding accommodations for boys. Board may also be had in prl- vate families.
 Terms reasonable Next session opens September 4, 1900.
 For catalogue and other information ad- dress PRES. w. c. BLASINGAME,
 7-1S-eod-1m Fountain City, Tenn.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-04-05
rnE nRYAN COMING.

Chairman Burkhart. of the Bryan Re.
ception Meeting. Appoints Committees.
Summers Burkhart, who recently
presided over the meeting called for
the purpose Of extending a royal well
gentleman. Hon. W. ]. Bryan. and who
was delegated to appoint certain com
mittees. to-day submitted the following
appointments for publications:
Reception-H. y. Ferguson. chair
man; Neill u. Field, o. n. Marion.
+. v. Chaves, A., ]. Maloy. Samuel
Neustadt. c. o. Young. A. A. Trimble.
John Bonnell, Andreas Romero, A. Il.
McGaffey, A. h. McMillen, ]. @. AL
bright. II. +. Adams,' Edward Dodd,
John $. Beaven, James McCorriston.
J. II. McCutchen. J. A. \ Johnson, ID.
Weller, J. ID. May. NJ. =. Stamm, T. f.
long.
Arrangements-P +. McCanna,
chairman; John S. Trimble, George A.
Campheld, II. w. ID. Bryan and Il. l..
Putney
Finance-Martin Tierney. chairman;
George II. Browne and George o. Hop
ping.
Mr.. Bryan will arrive In Albuquerque
on Friday night, April IS, on the No 2
passenger train from the west. and will
be met at the depot by the committee
on reception. lie Will remain here dur
ing Saturday, AnTll IL, and address the
people in the evening-at o'clock at
the new theater and an hour later I'm
the open air at the corner OF Railroad
avenue and Fourth street.
Indications now point to the fact that
a large crowd from outside towns will
visit the city on the occasion OF the
Bryan visit, and that the Santa Fe
railroad, In order to accommodate the
passengers, will have to run excursion
trains.
The democrats will evidently take
the city of Albuquerque next week-or
Thursday county convention, on Fri
day territorial convention and on Sat.
urday the reception to Mr.. Bryan.