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The Hawaiian gazette., 1901-04-26
QUEEN AND GLADSTONE.

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE Quarter
ly Review, according to the London cor
respondent of The Tribune, contains a re-
markable article on Queen Victoria, evil
IDENTIFY written from a precise and lnti-
mate knowledge during period or hrty
years. The article is not signed, but II
Is, perhaps, the first character study or
the Queen made by any competent VIII
ter who had the advantage OF personal
acquaintance with her.
1t throws a new light upon many Sc
cret passages IN the history of the reign,
and contains ID series of fresh anecdotes
illustrating the Queens characteristic
traits of trenchant humor and racy talk.
The explanation given of the Queen $
prejudice against Mr.. Gladstone Is that
1t started In the suspicion that he gave
her too much work to do, until she was,
as she put it, dead beat" He tried In
his eagerness to press her to do what
she considered to he his work and when
she resented It and he renewed the at
tempt she formed a pertinacious pre1u-
dice against him which never was re-
moved. The author states that 1t was
always an element In her reticence with
regard to Mr.. Gladstone that he was too
high church and had the mind OF Jes-
uit. .
The Queens own attitude towards re-
ligion is discussed judiciously. The head
ship of the Anglican church or the
Scotch Presbyterianism she considered Ia
be a part of the business of statecraft
and did not trouble her conscience about
II Probably the form OF service which
she preferred was that OF the Presbyte-
rian church. but she was "A broad church
The Hawaiian gazette., 1901-04-26
GOVERNMENT AID
FOR RICE GROWING

WASHINGTON, April 16. - Secretary
Wilson has decided to send out an ex-
pert to scour the ice-growing countries
of the world and thoroughly investigate
important matters connected with the
Industry. This mission. which is to
stretch into the civilized and uncivilized
parts of the world. probably will be In
trusted to Professor Knapp of Louisiana,
who returned about a year ago from an
official trip of investigation in the Orient.
The start will be made about next July.
1t is proposed to hunt out the rice-grow-
ing countries ascertain what they feed
both to their beef animals and work
teams, what rice can be grown on high
land that cannot be irrigated and to
settle a host of other kindred questions.
Great success in rice growing Is reported
in the riceiields along the Gulf coast or
Louisiana and Texas, and Secretary VIII
son predicts that a year hence VIII wit
ness the production in the United States
OF all the rice required within the coun-
try. The rice consumption per capita
will increase verA materially, he said.
The United StaWs Is now exporting red
rice and other second-class rice, which
makes excellent food. to Porto Rico.
There is a gooa market for 1t there al
though the second-class rice had hereto
fore been fed to animals or sold to
brewers. Secretary Wilson believes that
the future will find this country in the
first rank OF rice-growing countries, and
the coming mission to the East with a
View TO gathering information on the
whole subject is expected to yield good
results.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1901-04-26
THE PACIFIC CABLE.

VICTORIA, b. c., April 16.-The
officials who have in hand
the selection of landing place for the
Pacific cable on the coast of Vancouver
island. have been advised from London
that the manufacture Of the cable Is
to commence next month, and the first
expedition in connection with the lay
Ing OF It is said to leave the Thames
In January, 1902. This expedition will
carry out the laying of the sections
from Queensland to Norfolk island and
from Norfolk island TO the FIJI islands
The second expedition viii leave
about August. 1902, and Will lay the
cable from Vancouver island to Fan
ming island and FIT This lodsth OF
cable, b,ssi.5 miles, viii be transported
and laid by one ship, now being built
for the purpose, and which Is to be
capable OF carrying 10000 tons. The
contractors undertake that the whole
OF the cable shall be laid and working
by December. 1909.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1901-04-26
EDWARD
VII FIRST GOLFER KING
SINCE JAMES ii.


nom Edward VII 10 the first Rritisb
Nh Irch since the days of James III.
has taken "A personal interest in
Jf. His Majesty has held the cap
taincy of ST, Andrews; he has several
times taken part In a game at Cannes;
, and he has enjoyed a game on one or
. two private links, more particularly on.
those OF the Grand Duke Michael in
the home counties.
An esteemed correspondent writes
from st. Andrews; 1.-The King was pro-
claimed AT the Cross I'm Market street
last Saturday by Provost Richie
Welch after fanfare OF trumpets.
The procession was very ably mar
shalled In the Madras grounds, all pub
lie bodies being presented, the uniyer-
sity students, the Church Sc and the
Royal and Ancient Golf club, officially.
The silver clubs WEI drnped IN crepe
and carried by the club ofiieer, Nicholas
Robb, while 20 old Tom Morris was as
signed the less ponderous silver putter.
a rare pace was set ~ much ~ that
old Tom announced that he would rath-
er have played two ronnda OF tbs llnkR
--oolf Illustrated.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1901-04-26

A Copenhagen dispatch says; The
government II earnestly considering the
recent somewhat modified proposal with
regard 10 the sale TO the United States
OF the Danish West Indies. which 10 con-
sldered likely 20 lead to satisfactory
termination OF the negotiations. omeiai
circles are OF the opinion that the two
governments are now nearer an agree
ment than they have been at any pre-
vioua time. The Danisl. Government
rIdlcuies the reiterated reports published
IN English papers that peremptory COM
municatlons regarding the sale OF the
Islands have been received from tho
unltsd ataieA. ana says the officials are
much Impressed with the cordially ana
frlendllnsaH that the United States has
shown throughout the negotiations,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1901-04-26

Milwaukee Jews are raising money 20
buy q part of Palestine and make u
haven Of oppressed Jews Of eyeTy land
The Hawaiian gazette., 1901-04-26

Pomona, Cal. u aiming 70 Keep the
eeuthsTa psclne from running Al OBJ
stT1siiss uaek through the town.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1901-04-26
SOLONS ARE
NOW BUSY
,contlnued from Page ~

FOR which he made application previous.
~.
The application 81 Jose de Mcio Pedro.
for license az itouaion, Hawaii, 10 one
instance whcie hardship attended the
attempt Of some Americans TO establish
themselves IN business. With the en-.
dorscm,nt Of all good citizens " the dis.
trict and the approval OF the sheriff,
Pedro. who IL now the lessee of public
lands. and, " course. must be n rcspon.
slblo citizen was granted license, but
almost Immediately thereafter the snfne
was withdrawn. Since that time. accord.
ing to the testimony q his attorney In
the case, n Japanese has been granted a
license Tor place In the same district
and nearer TO the church and school
house than was NJ rcdro's, and an
alien enjoys the privilege denied TO an
American citizen.
with all these facts before your COM
mittce, IL feels constrained to make sew
cral recommendations. and TO suggest
the passage Of several resolutions TO
make the same effective.
First your committee would recon-
mend In the case OF II. a. Juen that his
license be extended fcr II period covering
the interval during which his license.
through conditions beyond his control,
left him without resource or income, ana
in consideration of this concession he TO
waive all claims against the Territory
for losses on account OF stock.
Second, we would recommend that w.
c. ]. Ottman be granted n renewal OF hts
license at Waikiki, upon complying with
the usual conditions save that OF distance
from a licensed spirit seller. This license,
in the opinion of this committee. was
wrongfully taken from him and the pro-
visions OF the law of 1895 should be and
are hereby suspended for this purpose.
Third we would recommend that In the
future no retail liquor license be granted
to any wholesale liquor dealer or firm,
and that no agent of any such firm he
gwen license.
Fourth, that in taking bonds for liquor
licenses, the department shall accept
only voters and real property owners
who reside in the voting precinct IN
wnich the saloon to be operated Is sit
uuted. That no person or firm dealing IN
Quors may be bondsman for another
such firm or person.
FIFTH, that no license for the sale OF
LIQUORS be granted other than to cii-
zen of the United States.
(Sgned) A. +. GILF1LLAN,
Chairman.
(S!gned) ]. MONSARRAT.
(Signed) JOHN EMMELUTH.
(Signed) JOHN X. PRENDERGAST.
(Signed) ]. X. HIHIO.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
NO MAY TERM OF COURT.
1T HAS BEEN ABOLISHED BY ACT OF
THE LEGISLATURES.

The May term of Supreme Judicial
Court for Oxford County has been abol-
ished.
This is not by several the first time
that the announcement has been pub
licly made, but it seems to have escaped
the attention even Of some Of those most
interested-the lawyers Of the county.
In accordance with action taken by
unanimous vote of the Oxford Bar AS
ISOLATION during the last October term
of court. bill was presented to the leg
islature making change in the terms OF
court for Oxford County. This bill pro-
yided that the terms should be held on
the second Tuesday Of March and the
second Tuesday Of October Of each year.
The bill was passed without opposition
of any sort, and was approved by the
governor Feb. 9th. lie takes effect April
l, 1901.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
preparation for this change and the
progress of the law through the legis.
iature were duly and extensively noted
in the county papers, some or the lead
ing practitioners at this bar have recent
ly been arranging matters for the May
term, and communicating with the clerk
Of courts regarding them, in Ignorance
of the fact that no May term would be
held. A member Of the committee which
prepared the bill has within few days
had writ served returnsble at the May
term, and recorded an attachment oil
real estate on it; but as the law does not
take effect till April lst, his action is
presumably strictly correct.
After the first day Of April, however,
the May term will be technically as well
as actually thing of the past.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26

Poison PROOF feOpIes
There are entire communities Of pol
son proof people who partake Of doses
of white arsenic with as much zest as
the average person partakes Of a meal.
Chief among these singularly gifted
people are the Syrian and Corinthian
shepherds who inhabit the districts of
Lamprecht, Salzburg, Hartberg, Leo
ben, Oberzeirung and the Erzgebirge
mountains. The sturdy mountaineers
consider that arsenic improves their
wind for channels climbing.
Some years ago DR.. Knapp put two
Of these men through their PAGES be-
fore the German Society of Physicians
assembled at Gratz. The one ate six
grains of white arsenic, or enough to
kill three men, without experiencing
the slightest inconvenience. The other
partook of four grains Of yellow arse
mic, or orpiment, with equal impunity.
1t was explained that, seeing the good
effect of the drug upon the coats and
condition of their flocks, many Of these
shepherds start the practice under the
impression that taken In moderation 1t
is good for human beings also.
Usually started with small weekly
dose spread upon bread and butter, the
embryo arsenic eater has to undergo q
very severe test Of his devotion to the
drug. Violent sickness and burning
pains accompany its first use, and the
drug speedily asserts its fatal power
over its devotee.
Any attempt to leave off the drug is
generally fatal. The women Of these
arsenic eating districts are famous for
their beautiful compilations and luxuri.
ant tresses.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
The Missing Turk.

Sarah Bernhard was once playing at
Marseilles in q spectacular play In
which she made her entree accOmpa.
MED by six Turkish slaves. A line on
the programme announced that these
six Turks would accompany Nine.
Bernhardt, but when the time came for
them to 60 on one Of the youngsters
had disappeared. Sarah mustered the
five In order and made her entrance
with a grand flourish. The house was
crowded, but not hand clap greeted
her as she appeared. Then still, small
voice In the gallery murmured some
thing in an indignant tone. Fifty
voices Immediately took up the strain,
and In ten seconds more the whole
house was shouting the same phrase.
Bernhard strained every nerve to
catch what they were complaining
about. She knew the phrase began
with "Manque," but the rest Of 1t was
lost In the general hubbub. For full
minute the tumult continued. Then
Sarah, muttering things below her
breath, rushed like fury down to the
footlights. In the front row the &C
tress had spotted one man who was not
taking part in the hullabalo0. Pointing
at him, the actress exclaimed sternly:
"You seem to be the only sensible per-
son In the house. Tell me what on
earth they are kicking up this row
forT
The man rose, bowed to the actress
and remarked in very bad American
French, Madame, you are shy one
Turk
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

The September deer shooting law has
been repealed.
The resolve in favor Of the Maine Eye
and Ear Infirmsry was decisively de-
feated by both house and senate, after
considerable discussion had been had.
. The bill increasing the pay Of mem
bers of the legislature and prohibiting
the use of railroad passes by them was
defeated by large vote in the house
Tuesday.
The bill repeating the law Of 1895 pro-
viding for the organization of electric
companies, including the "consent
clause" was defeated, and the law re-
mains, consent clause and all.
Hon. A. w. Gilman of Foxcroft was
chosen commissioner OF agriculture
Thursday, under the new law, which
goes into effect next January. In the
Republican caucus Mr.. Gilman received
rs of ll9 votes cast. The Democrats
cast their votes for Obediah Gardner OF
Rockland.
The "buttermilk BILL" as it was some
what contemptuously called, making
all beverages containing one per cent oil
alchohol subject to the prohibitory law,
was after considerable maneuvering
amended to three per cent and passed
by the house. 1t was then sent up to the
senate, which promptly killed 1t, as II
has done with number OF house bills.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
Dl e D..

In Boston, Mass, March 10, Miss Alice MAJ
arland, daughter Of Chandler Garla o. aged u
In Lewiston, March 10, Louis st. Cyr OF Rum
In Fast Hiram, March 10, Mrs. Elias n. Noble
aged So years, 4 months, II days.
In East Bethel, March 20, Mrs. Catherine
Wardwell Bean, aged about 70 years. -
In San Francisco, Cal, March ~ George =
Gibson, formerly of Norway, aged " years.
months. =, , nit.
In Fryeburg Center, March "A, Mrs; Eliza
johnson Hartman, aged SO years. months.
In East Hartford, March lS, Timothy Dozen
aged IS years. ,.,
In Rumford, March IA. Charles j. Chamber
lain of Colebrook, n. H., aged "a years.
In Oxford, March IL, Mrs. Henrietta Waru
well, sged rs years. ,,. rod
In Canton, March Q. Thomas Reynolds aged
79years. p,o,,s
aged 80 years. ~ ,..., -,
In oxford, March Is. Benjamin Stewart Foe
In North Woodstock, March ls; MIS-. 9ual nad
" idow of the late Otis Howe Of Rumford' ageo
IS years, months.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26

The Conductors Ready Answs3.
The Metropolitan Street Railway
company has In Its employ philoso
pher in the person of Broadway con.
ductor. 1t was late In the evening,
and his car on It's up town trip had
reached the vicinity Of the city hall
AS it passed one Of the taller Office
buildings a stout woman, clutchine
him by the arm, exclaimed:
"Oh, conductor, how many stories
high is that buildingw
"'Leven," laconically replied the con-
ductor, without 80 much as an upward
glance. The woman sank back with a
sigh of satisfaction.
Just then a small man with large
travelling bag rushed in almost out of
breath.
II say, conductor" he gasped, "what
time can I get to the Grand Central
depot"
"Leven," was the quiet reply.
"That's good" commented the small
man, evidently relieved.
AT this 1uncture dn0tner man Child
ed aboard that wanted to know about
what time the car would reach the
Gilsey House.
"'Leven," again replied the con.
ductor, with weary look.
When questioned as to the uniformi-
ty Of his answers, he replied:
Eyes. You see, If you hesitate about
answering 'em, they git worried, but
If you have an answer ready they're
satisfied. Now, about this time OF
night, I always say ''Leven.' It's a
good, handy number, easy to say. 9th
er times l use other numbers. allus
have q lot Of stock answers on hand.
It saves time and trouble. New York
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
MARRIED..

In Rumford Falls. March 20, BY Rey. g. B
Hannaford, Mr.. Writ Colby and Miss j. Annie
Martin, both of Rumford.
In Bethel, March Is, by Rev. +. =: Barton, Mr.
Norman c. Dudley and Miss Gladys n. Hey
wood, both Of Bethel. , y
In Portland, March H., by Rev; Samuel +;
Pearson, Mr.. Michael kerwin OF for'iahu anu
Miss Annie b. Grey Of Bethel
In Waterford, March 81, by Rev. Z. 8. Perry
Mr.. Cyrus e. Green and Mrs. M. Evelyn lay
all Of Waterford.
In Rumford, March 10, by Rev. .: u. hQyiS,
Of RumfOrd Falls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
Mi..ea Hia Chance.

During his lecture to children at the
Society of Arts Mr.. e. Walter Maundel
told his audience an instructive story
A certain lecturer on astronomy OBJ
served that some Of the students were
not paying due attention. "Mr. So-and
co." he called out to one Of them, vii
YOU be good enough to tell us Of what
the corona Is composed" The student
addressed hesitated for a moment ant
then blurted out. II did know. sir. bu,
I've forgotten" The professor looked
at him and then exclaimed: "Wbat
calamity! Here we have the only maj
who ever knew the composition OF thu
corona, and he has forgotten"-Londol
Chronicle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
General Greene's Discipline.

General Francis Vinton Greene was
one Of the strictest disciplinarlans in
all the army that went out to fight
Spain. He was in command Of the Sew
enty-frst regiment, N. G. N. Y, at
Camp Black, near Hampstead, N. Y.
As the regiment was breaking camp
on the way to the front an old gentle
man interrupted General Greene, who
was talking with the writer.
"Sir," he said, will you grant brief
leave of absence to Mr.. Blank, a pri-
vate In this regiment? He is son OF
the late Colonel Blank Of the army.
His mother Is dying and she is asking
for her boy. He will join his command
at Tampa"
II am very sorry, sir" replied Gen.
eral Greene, 'but 1t will be impossible
to deviate in any case from the rule
by which we are all bound. My own
father lies dying at home, yet cannot
60 to him."
And General Greene, as matter OF
fact, did not for many weeks see bis
father, who died before the Spanish
war was ended.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26

He was Q big. hearty workingman'
and when a spare, thin little man en-
tered the tram car, stumbled and sat
upon him he said in reply to the little
mans apologies:
"Don't trouble, sir; It's all rlgnL
There's no arm done"
When we saw the big man a week
later. we were shocked at the change
in him. He seemed to have shrunk TO
half his former bulk.
"why, whatever's the matterr we
exclaimed.
"You remember that little man wo'
nat on me in the train last week. SIR
eyes"
"Wen, it's all through i'm I'm wastin
away like thisr'
preserve usr' we cried. "How'
whyY'
The shrunken giant wrung his hands
In despair.
81 found out next day" he groaned
.that q was the coroner. An e sat OF
mel I'm shuperstishus, an it's lookii
ahead am. Oh. Lorr-London MAI
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
STRIKES A RICH FIND.

81 was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous debil-
ity," writes F. j. Green Of Lancaster,
N. H. mo remedy helped me until /
began using Electric Bittera, which did
me more good, than all the medicines l
ever used. They have also kept my wife
in excellent health for years. She says
Electric Bitters are just splendid for
female troubles; that they are grand
tonic and invigorator for weak and run
down women. No other medicine can
take its place In our family" Try them.
Only Soc. Satisfaction guaranteed ny
F. A. Shurtlefr & Co., druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
LETTER TO r. II. MOVES CO.,
NORWAY AND SOUTH PARIS.

Dear Sirs: Devoe lead and zinc not
only goes further than Mixed Paints
except lead and oil, the only paint that
covers as well-but Is full measure.
Few paints, that are sold by the can,
are full-measure; generally they are
about ten per cent short. The same Is
true of almost everythiug-fsctory
weights and measures are almost always
short.
Lead and oil is an honest paint; the
only objection to it is its chalking of in
three years.
Deyoe lead and zinc neither chalks nor
peels, but lasts twice as long as lead and
oil.
Yours truly,
"a r. w. DEvOE & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
Marbles (!
Marbles!
The robins have cert .inly come.

The robins have cert ,inly come.
S. A. True of Portland was here S.tur.
day.
j. ID. Haynes spent Sunday at Dan
vile Junction.
Miss Ida Shurtleff has been at home
for few days.
The spring term Of high school opened
Monday morning.
A. f. witham Of Portland visited his
parents here Friday.
Ansel Dudley of Bryant's Pond was at
South Paris Saturday.
Clarence G.. Morton Is at home from
Colby College for the vacation.
Pert Hathaway Is spending the Colby
vacation at his home in this village.
Fred II. Evans, who has had months
sickness with the grippe, is out again.
Seventeen teachers took the town
teachers examination at the high school
room Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Writ Stanley spent Sum-
day at the Auburn hatchery with Mr..
and Mrs. j. F. Stanley.
Congregational Circle at the vestry
Thursday evening Of this week. All
invited. Prices as usual.
Mrs. E. A. Howe and her milliner,
Miss Stiles, return this week with all the
latest New York and Boston styles.
The next chorus rehearsal will be held
at the school house next Monday even
ing, April LIST. We hope the members
will ali try and be present.
Quite number of the musical people
attended the Chapman concert at Nor
way Saturday evening and pronounced
it first-class in every respect.
The Grand Army boys entertained the
relief corps at their hall Saturday even
ing. A candy pull was INDUCED in and
most pleasant evening was passed.
Clyde Keene, who has worked in the
laundry for Mr.. McAlister, has gone to
Mechanic Falls, where he opened a
laundry on his own account Monday
morning.
Advertised letters in South Paris post
office March 25:
Mrs. Francis Mason.
A. A. Swan.
Irving w. Snow.
The members of Mt. Pleasant Rebekah
Degree Staff will have rehearsal at the
hall next Friday evening and all mem
bers of the team are earnestly requested
TO be present.
The Baptist circle will meet at the
vestry Thursday evening OF this week.
Supper at 6 80, followed by a sOciable.
The affair will be in charge of the young
ladies of the church. All are invited.
A few of the young men of this village
will give an assembly at New Hall
Thursday evening Of this week. Good
music will be furnished. Let all attend
and try and make it one Of the events Of
the season.
The drama, Diamonds and Hearts,
will be repeated at Grange Hall Tuesday
evening of this week. Socisble after en-
tertainment. Ice cream and cake on
sale. On account Of bad travelling the
ladies and their escorts will be conveyed
to and fro from the post office free OF
charge. Teams will run from to 40
and after the entertainment. Admission
10 cents.
The rural free delivery carriers will
for little while change their plan OF de-
livery. They will take the mail home
with them from the afternoon train, and
start out and deliver 1t early in the
morning, while it is frozen. By this
means they can get around on roads
where, on account Of deep drifts and
little travel, it would be impossible to
travel in the middle Of the day.