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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-01-13
CONCLUSION.

I have endeavored briefly to present to
you a comprehensive review OF state al
fairs. The reports Of the various depart.
ments and Of the officers OF the different
state institutions will give you In detail an
account Of their work. The sums set apart
for their support have been ample for theif
appropriation will be made unless you are
fully satisfied after the most thorough ex.
animation and careful consideration. that
the best interests Of the State require It.
Not dollar should be wasted or unneces'
sarlly expended, but the same careful. pru.
dent management. the same tudiclous
economy which characterlzes the adminls-
tration Of every successful private enter
prise should be exercised In conducting the
business OF the state.
There should be no shadow OF doubt as
to the exact intent and meaning OF every
measure proposed for enactment. Every
provision OF the law should be absolutely
also he exercised In scrutinizing the con-
stitutionality of all contemplated legisla.
tion. 1t Is always source OF trouble when en
the organic law after the people have be-
gun to act under II, and leads them to dis
trust and to question all new legislation.
As the trusted servants OF the people, for
a brief time having their interests In
charge. let us see to 1t that they have no
just cause to distrust our motives, or our
desire to discharge our duties In manner
that will promote their welfare and merit
their appreciation.
The approval of our own Judgment and
conscience. the knowledge that our man
agement Of public matters receives the
commendation OF unprejudiced, fair-minded
men. Is the highest and best reward We can
hope to receive for the time we devote to
the public service. Res0lntely and fear
lessly let us determine to do our whole
duty, unmOved by any consideration save a
fxed purpose to labor devotedly for the up.
building OF every interest Of our beloved
state and for the permanent welfare Of all
Its people.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-01-13

JOHN NJ. PHILBROOK.
South Paris, Jan. l, 1903.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-01-13
STATE ROADS.

One hundred and five towns have taken
advantage of the act passed by the last
legislature. which provided for the improve
ment Of certain highways designated there
by us state roads. am convinced that
these expenditures have OH the whole been
wisely and judiciously made. and / believe
that the system thus established oners u
practical and progressive plan Of road i'm
provement. free from many OF the objec-
lions which have been urged against other
methods.
This appropriation should be continued,
and should be large enough so that every
town which may desire to enjoy its Dement'S
may be able to take advantage OF Its pro-
visions. The amount which town may re-
coiyp should also be Increased.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-01-13

COUNTY OF OXFORD
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-01-13

The right of suffrage. which is the high
est privilege Of citizenship. Is the very
foundation Of our form Of government
Justice demands that the law should he so
modified that every man may exercise his
franchise according to his own views and
wishes, without endangering his ballot.
commend this matter to your careful
consideration and trust you will enact such
changes in the law as will render 1t more
easily understood while preserving every
essential feature Of It's present provisions.
PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
Every safeguard Of the general election
should he placed ahout the caucus. Our
present systc;u Is liable to grave abuse.
and earnestly recommend and urge the
enactment of Il direct primary law which
will more completely preserve the purity of
the ballot. ana under severe penalties pre-
vent the members of one party from par-
ticipating I'm the cnucuses of another. The
necessity for some action Is so apparent as
to make comment on my part unnecessary.
There have been many instances of ir-
regular practl 'cS In the primaries that some
direct and controlling legislation Is i'm
ncrotiyplv lpmn udpl
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-01-13
THE ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION TO CON
MEMORATE THE LOUISIANA
PURCHASE,

The legislature at Its last session author
lied the appointment Of commission to
have charge Of the interests OF the state at
the ST. Louis Exposition to commemorate
the Louisiana purchase This exposition,
which will be held ut st. Louis In 1904
will be international In Its character and
bring together exhibits Of every kind
from all parts Of the world. II Is desiraDle
that the resources of the state be credita-
bly, represented and particularly that we
should take advantage Of this opportunity
to make more widely known the attrac-
tions which Maine presents to the summer
visitor and sportsman.
4 reasonable appropriation should be
made for this purpose.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-01-13
NUMBER 2.

dation of the people. for with all these
valuable collections, there Is not single
room where books may be consulted with
out Inconvenience and interruption.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-01-13
THE PROHIBITORY LAW.

An awakened puhi" sentiment among the
people Of Maine demands more complete
and vigorous enforcement of the prOhibi-
tory law. In nearly all our country towns
thc law Is respected and obeyed. 1t Is In
the cities and larger villages that 1t has
been most frequently and rcrsistcntly vio-
lated. This condition of things Is appar-
emily due to the fact that In the larger
places there has been wanting an active
and healthy sentiment In support OF the
law. and Indifference and opposition have
made It's enforcement more difficult.
Disrespect Of one law breeds disrespect
Of all law, and there Is growing appre-
citation Of the far-reaching Generalization
that comes from the failure to. honestly
and fearlessly administer every law upon
our statute books.
Officers whose duty 1t is to see that the
law Is observed have no option In the mat
ter. if they respect their official 0oilgatlonn
and are true to their official oath: but II
be sustained by an unquestioned public
sentiment, for officials elected by popular
suffrage seldom rise to higher conceptions
OF public duty than Is represented ny tne
prevailing sentiment Of their constituents.
Good citizens may differ among rem-
selves as to the best method Of contending
with the liquor evil. but they cannot AZ
ford to he otherwise than unit In de-
manding the faithful, fearless. and Impair.
tial enforcement of every existing iaw' 80
lOllS us IL CONTINUES W NC thS
Among some of the most earnest ana
sincere friends OF temperance In the state
there is strong feeling that the prohiDl,
tory amendment should again be submitted
to the people, that they may have an OPP
portunity to declare themselves upon the
question. They believe that such an ex-
preston Of the popular will would give re-
ncwed strength to the law. ana LEAD 10
more complete and thorough enforcement
In those portions OF the state where OIL
cials have failed to do their duty.
II you are satisfied that the people de-
sire to express themselves upon this mat
ter. it will he your duty to give them an
opportunity to definitely pass upon the
whole question at the polls
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-01-13
COUNTY OF OXFORD

JONATHAN BARTLETT.
South Paris. Jan. l, 1903.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-01-13
MAINE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL FOB
| GIRLS.

girls under the care Of the Maine Industrial
School for Girls. OF these slxty-nine ard
at the school, and the remainder have been
placed in homes in different parts OF the
state. During the past year twenty-one
girls have been admitted, fifteen have come
OF age. FIVE have been permitted to marry,
and ten have been discharged.
The trustees OF the school ask that some
proyision be made for those who are fee
Ele. minded, seven In all, our annual appro-
priation for the care Of such children In
the Massachusetts Home for the Feeble.
Minded being insufficient for that purpose.
/ am sure that an institution so worthy
Of public support Will receive the most
careful consideration at your hands, and
that you will grant such appropriation as
may be reasonably necessary FOR It's sup
port and maintenance.
The colored American., 1903-06-13
BROWN BONES.
THE TRUE COLOR OF THE HUMAN
SKIN IS WHITE

From scientific standpoint there
is no reason why there should be dark
skins. The composition of the skin and
of the blood is chemically the same in
the dark races as in the white race
The color of any skin is due to the
pigment which lies beneath the inner
skin and gives the skin its color
The burning sun Of Africa produces
a chemical change in the pigment cells
causing the dark color to come to the
surface. but here in this genial climate
with our sun-prOtected houses there is
no necessity for any person to have a
dark skin
Black-NO-More is a chemical COM
pound, its action being to break up the
dark cells in the pigment which are
immediately rebuilt but in the chemi-
cal change the cells become white.
1t is not a Lily White to make
the skin white for few hours and
then leave the skin in a worse eondi-
uon than before. 1t is TO be applied
every day or twice a day until the
skin becomes white The change is
gradual but permanent It does not
injure the skin
Sent any where on receipt of the
price, 50.
When ordering give nearest express
Office. Address
DR.. JAMES, a. HERLIHY,
Chemist
Chiliicothe, o.
The colored American., 1903-06-13
THE NEW SOUTHLAND.
Continued from page 1.

um and beautifying this park he has
set a grand example which souldh be
followed by our wealthy men through
out the country. Our young women
and men of ability could then see the
need of improving. The time would
not be distant when we would have
operas and tragedies the equal of any
in the country.
Mr.. Church is also treasurer of the
Congo League. The object of this
league is the civic and ethical devel-
opment of our citizenship-special eff
forts will be made to improve our
commercial standing. Last November
The colored American., 1903-06-13

liable to insult or go to some church,
which in a great many cases would oD-
ject to an orchestra, but through MS
efforts and a Willingness to spend a
1ew of his thousands we now have
and sight to behold Nowhere IN
S country can you find a park and
= auditorium as great as this one
owned by an Afro-American, except
right here in the Sunny South" made
IL blossom by the slave labor Of our
ancestors.
The park is a flower garden. The
most expensive and fragrant flowers
are now blooming in every nook and
The colored American., 1903-06-13

Being determined to get an educat1on
and being in need of funds, he called
on this philanthropiSt for aid, which
he secured. This young man gradual
ed with high honors in scholarship
and oratory. He is now one OF our
foremost men and most efficient rep
resentatives abroad = United States
Consul Jno. n. Ruffin. Instances in
Vulnerable could be cited where this
man has come to the rescue of the
needy. He has a most interesting fam
lily. each member of whom is loved the
most by those who know them best
Mrs. Mollie Church Terrell, who is
now a resident of Washington, D. c.,
is remembered by her home acquaint-
ances as the most amiable and easily
approached lady of wealth and ed
ucation it has been our pleasure to
meet. Mr.. T. A Church, who is police
clerk in New York City, is too much
like his fathe to be other than
high-toned gentleman of education, too
much common sense to be what people
call stuck up" The last time he was
here he was the same in this respect
as he was many years ago when he
left for college. Mr.. Church has two
younger children-Annette and Rob-
ert. Annette is attending Bradford
Academy, Bradford Mass, and Robert
at Macon Park, Chicago. His wife is
one of the most lovely women in Mem
phis, with all of her wealth and at
tainmentS the humblest citizen feels
as much at home in her costly parlOr
IS if in the low but respectable cot
tage of a peasant. For several years
she has travelled extensively and
she was one of our most beloved teach
IS a fine cOnversationaliSt- She is
extremely religious, believes in the
brotherhood of man and the father
hood of God, and says when both races
are sufficiently educated along these
lines then and not till then will the
So-called race problem be solved.
When the President visited Mem
phiS last year the church auditorium
was more artistically decorated than
ever before. Mrs. Church was chair
man of the ladies committee on deco
| ration and was ably assisted by Mes
DANES Jno. r. Love, w. j. Harvey.
| Julia A HOks, Jesse Jones. and Mrs
| Louise Williamson. So we'll did these
| ladies perform their duty, the League
| voted each thanks and so expressed
| its action by letter. After cOnyersing G
| one hour answering questions as to
how she succeeded in raising her
children to be so polite and courteous
to every one, as well as other ques-
| tions including good government. Mrs.
| Church kindly escorted your CORE
| spondent to the door and made him
| feel that he had not been there over
| ten minutes
| BROWN BONES
The colored American., 1903-06-13

the League received and entertained
PRESIDENT Roosevelt and Gen. White
while IN our city. Mr. Church did NOT
only donate the use of his auditorium
and park for this purpose, but gave
money as well, which was used to nav
Tor music and decorations. He was a
larger contributor to the fund for flood
sunerers this year than any ten men
mere. He is the young mans friend.
hendreds OF them are filling positions
OF prominence to-day by the hello of
TINS man. Many years ago an orphan
boy was attending our public cshooIs
The colored American., 1903-06-13

corner Mr.. Church is exceedingly
fond of flowers, and personally sees 10
it that they are properly cared for
The auditorium sets about 400 feet
from the main entrance and has
seating capacity of 2.400. 1t is up TO
date in every particular. The curtain
on the stage has a very fine painting
of a burning boat on the Mississippi
river. This is the boat on which Mr..
Church was employed as cabin boy.
He prizes the painting very highly, as
reminds him of his narrow escape
rro1l death. In building the auditori-
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1903-07-11
Mississippi State News


While several Louisville & Nash
vile railroad 5Oiiernakers were re-
pairing a boiler at the depot In Pas
cagoula last week sparks fell into g
nearby 500-barrel tank Of creosoie,
setting it on fire. Before anything
could be done the flames spread to
the south side Of the railroad. The
big plant there, with tanks holding
1000 barrels, went up with a ter
rife explosion, scattering the flames
upon the piles Of lumber nearby and
the railroad tracks, which imms-
diately caught fire. A freight en-
gins was sent to Scranton for hose
and when this came the fire was
soon placed under control.
The railroad tracks were com
pietely demolished for seyenty-fve
| feet, stopping all traffic for twelve
hours. Fifteen cars Of ereosote on
the tracks and l,500 barrels Of oil
miraculously escaped being explOd-
ed.
The loss is estimated at 100000.
There was no insurance.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1903-07-11
pURHlN AclTArEp.
Indiana Governor Says He viii Go
to Evansville.

to Evansville.
indianapolis, Ind, July 7.--Gov. Dur.
bin was very much agitated at the
information from Evansville. "If this
condition continues" he declared en-
phatically, Il shall go to Evansville
myself and declare the city under mar.
tial law"
At midnight he bagan ordering out
additional militia companies. The
first was that from Vincennes. which
was rushed to the scene of the riot
on special train. The New Albany
company was called out and placed
under arms, with orders to proceed to
Evansville early this morning. The
Terre Haute company was placed un.
der arms, ready to move on a mo-
ment's notice. arrangements having
been made for special train which
would hrrry The soldisYa ~ lie scsne.
Early this morning the governor was
at his Office and said that he Gould
order out the indianapolis militia COM
panies to act as reserves In case OF
further trouble.
He was frequently in long-distance
conference with Col. Mccoy, who was
in command Of the militia at Evans
vile. The governor was indignant
that the sheriff of Vanderb1rg county
had not quelled the riot in its incep-
ton.
He should have sworn in 1000 dep.
uties instead of 100, he said emphat.
ieally. IF he had performed his duty
fearlessly in the first place. without
having attempted to shift the respon-
sibility to the State, this thing would
never have happened"
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1903-07-11
M. LOUBET IN LONDON.
tn. President of the French hepsb-
lie Pats In Strenuous Day
an the British Capital.

London. July 7.--President Loune'
was early assi7 Tuesday and began
extensive round Of functions, calling
at the French hospital and usihpg
the home for French governesses.
Passing through the ancient ward OF
the hospital he stopped to condoie
with n corporal Of q detachment Of
life guards forming his escort, VINO
was injured by falling from bis
horse outside the hospital. The pre-
ident returned to 81. James palace al
about ten o'clock.
A reception Of a deputation from
the diplomatic corps filled up ths
rest Of his time until noon, shortly
after which the president, accompa'
MED by Ambassador Cambon and For
eign Minister Delcasse started ~
semi-state to visit the city.
At the Guild hall the visitors wer'
received by royal party, the lors
mayor, Premier Balfour, cabinel
ministers. judges and aldermen, ant
listened to an address from the cor
poration. A luncheon followed. ~
which the lord mayor toasted tn
president Of the French republic. II
reply, NJ. Loubet said be was happs
TO bring to the heart Of the city oi
London a cordial greeting from the
French people.
M. Loubet returned to 81. james
palace at $3.50 p. m, and spent tb'
afternoon in a round Of visits to mem
bers OF the royal family.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1903-07-11
NARROW ESCAPE.
Eight Terre Haute Negroes Nearly
Killed at Linton.

Linton, Ind, July e.--The appear
ance of eight Terre Haute negroes in
Linton today caused a demonstration
In which the men narrowly escaped
death. Alexander Sanderson, Terre
Haute caterer. was employed to serve
the banquet at the institution OF q
new lodge Of the Elks. He took his
cook and walters with him, aud while
the lodge work In the hall was going
on several hundred miners assembled
In the street and threatened to dyna.
mite the hall unless the negroes were
seat out of town. The eight colored
men we're hurried into cab and driv.
en- to Jasonville, where they were
put on the train for Terre Haute. Six
policemen hung OH the carriage and
beat back the crowd while the negroes
were driven out Of town.
The intense feeling here against the
negroes has beea fostered for seven
years. and in that time not a negro
has been allowed TO live In Linton.
In 1896 a coal company imported
300 negroes to take the places OF the
strikers in one of the mines here.
The negroes organized company and
drilled with rifles IN the streets. One
OF them shot a white boy, and the en-
tire white population, aroused at mid
night By the fire bell, raided the ne
gro quarters and drove every one OF
them from the city, several being shot.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1903-07-11
Something of an Eater.

There is young man at Charles
ton, Tallahatchie county, who bids
fair to divide honors with the worlds
famous gourmands. All that is nee
essary is for him to keep in prac-
tice. At recent Commute sitting,
he got on the outside of 3 pounds
of tomatoes, 112 pounds Of stick
candy, one pound Of soda crackers,
3 boxes Of American sardines, and
/ box Of deyiled ham, with the con-
diments usually found about coun-
try store, such as vinegar and pep
per sauce. lie experienced no in
convenience whatever.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1903-07-11
killed tiIs Farher.

A fratricide with unusual features
is reported from Holmes county,
near Lexington, The victim being
Calvin King, who was slain in self
defense by his son, Walter King.
1t appears from the evidence that
the son is an invalid and the father
inhumanly wanted to get rid Of
him, and repeatedly attempted to
drive him from home. On the morn
ing Of the tragedy a quarrel oc-
Cured, which resulted in the father
reaching for a hatchet with which
to attack the boy. The latter seized
his brothers pistol and fred, and
the old man fell dead at his feet.
The slayer has been admitted to bail
in the sum of $500.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1903-07-11
THE POPE STILL LIVES.
ne Csasrwess q slight Operstien
tot nemexEl Of t.sauid Aseuma-
iation From the Ptsura.

Rome. july !. s:sS p. m.-The fol-
lowing bulletin has juss been issued:
~The test puucture Of the pleura
has been made and eight hundred
grams OF liquid have been taken OF.
A rapid examination showed that
some mucuous was rattlihg in the
lung which was originally affected.
''The pope underwent the ope-stiyn
with courage. His general condition
Ia now better and he Is resting.
tslaned.l ~LAPPONI."
~MAzzoNI.~
There Is no denying that the life cs
the pontif is slowly wasting away
There are moments when he seems
better, ssd atherS in which he g
worse. bat as, cue doubts that hour
BY hour. morhent by moment. be u
leaving the world.
by the pope's express desire, ell his
relations have been 10 see him. Fhs
scene was most touching. His nephews'
to whont be has been real father
entered the room sobbing. His holt-
ness soothed them, saying:
III feel the moment approaching
when / must leave you. Say our last
good-by. | am about to enter eternal
life. But do not grieve for me.
am about to enter my real hsppi'
ness"
Before leaving the room they all
kissed the hand Of the pontih rever'
emily, fearing Il was for the last time
Rome, July 7. Ass p. m.--The calm
ness with which the pope underwent
the ordeal Of the operation was one
of the most remarkable evidences Of
fortitude that he had given in bis
whole life.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1903-07-11
ther Z !! kinds Of ~sapOns win be arrest

other kinds Of weapons win be arrest
ed"
Baptist Town is being depopuiated
tonight. Negro families by the doz-
ems are leaving. some Of them taking
refuge in the open air. Newburg
road, leading to the west, Is lined with
negroes in wagons and camped By
the roadside. Nezsiy all are armed.
The firearms a1d ammunition taken
from the stores broken into last night
are sdll iE the hands Of those who
composed the mob.
There were no arraignments in po-
lice court today. Under the advice
OF the rnaynr, J3sge Curry adjouraed
court on account Of the excitement.
Patrolman Massey was buried today
by the Knights Templar. There was
large attendance. the cortege being
headed by piatooa Of police officers.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1903-07-11
oAKFoRD PARK DISASTER.
The search For the Bodies of the
victims Being vigorously Pros
eeufed by Survivors.

jeanette, Pa, July THE search
for bodies of victims Of the Oakford
Park disaster was resumed with day
light and viii be prosecuted vigorous
Iy as long as there is hope Of finding
the remains Of any Of those still mum.
bered among the missing.
Preparations are being made for
the burial Of the victims. There were
two funerals Tuesday morning, but
most of the iDterments win be ar
ranged to suit the convenience Of the
undertakers, who have themselves suf
fered severely by the food, In somf
instances having been practically put
out OF business by the loss 0f horses
and carriages.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1903-07-11
Io Ralaa af6.Ooo.

President Merrell Of the Mobile,
Jackson & Kansas City railroad, at
tended the meeting at Louisville last
week Of the citizens of Winston
county. The meeting was called TO
determine what the citizens would
give to bring the road by Louis-
vile. President Merrell stated tbct
he would bring the road by Louis
vile for $4,000, the right Of way
through the county and depot site
in the town. A committee vas ap
pointed to raise the anaopns