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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls,
Mont, recommended Ely's Cream Balm
to me. can emphasize his statement,
ut is possible cure for catarrh IT used
as directed. Rev. Francis w. Poole,
Pastor Central Pres. Church, Helena,
Mont.
After using Ely's Cream Balm SIX
weeks believe myself cured OF catarrh.
Joseph Stewart, Grand Ave-, Buffalo,
N. Y.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at 80 cents
or mailed by Ely Brothers, 56 warren
St., New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
TORTUR!NG PAIN.
Halt This Mans Sufferings Would
Have Killed Many Person.
But Doan's Cured Him.

Thousands of grateful people are tell
ing every day how Doan's Kidney Pills
cured them of distressing and dangerous
kidney and bladder troubles.
Yet other thousands are suffering every
day from these same ills. Why? They
are either very negligent or very skepti-
cal. Neglect of kidney disorders leads to
dropsy, diabetes, Bright's disease and
other fatal diseases.
Sincere. honest testimony like the fol-
lowing should convince every skeptic.
A. c. Sprague, stock dealer, of Normal,
ILL.,, writes: For two whole years 1
was doing nothing but buying medicines
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

"But," complained the young man, ''ii
you don't care for me, why have you
been encouraging me all this timer
encouraging you?" she answered
''why, l haven't been doing that. Of
course, l have let you hold my hand,
'ome. but, gracious, il you call that en-
coursgement you ought to see me wher
I'm with Jack"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
Key to the Puxxlef.


No. 69.-Word Squares: Ii. Mash
2. Anna. 3. Snow. 4. Hawk. Ill.
Idol. 9. Dome. 3. Omen. 4. Lent.
No. 7O.-Illustrated Provenb: Hope
springs eternal in the human breast.
No. 71.-Anagrams: Cat be In. cab.
met, can bite.
No. 1.-TWO or Three Cats:'1. Cat
acomb. 2. Catacoustics. 3. Gaia
logue.
No. 73.-Fractonal Problem: Yene.
zuela (ven-ez-u-ela). Venice. Inez. but
elation.
No. "A. - Enigma: Imply. Import
Impel. Improve. Impolite. Imprint
Impair. Impotent Impulse. Imper
feet.
No. 70. i Double Diagonal: Burns
DHrer. Cros;words-1. Brier. 2. Rul'
er. 3. Arrow. 4. Ruins. 3. Dross-
No. &C. - Appropriate Intersections
l. Hey. Ho. lIeigho, >. Hem, ahem'
g.. Oh, oh! !. Well, well! b. Pho
(Foe.) 8. Hum!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

No. 70.-Twin Syllables.
In each word defined the two sylla'
bles are the same.
l. A half suppressed complaint.
2. A kind Of wild fruit.
8. A well known state prison.
4. A delicate sweetmeat.
). A feminine name.
6. A drum used In India and other
oriental countries.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

Mistaken Identity. "Well, my son.
said the stranger who was taking in the
sights of Salt Lake City. II am glad to
hear you whistling. I hope you are as
happy as you SEEM"
81 amt your son." returned the child
INA told me my pa was short, fat man
Nth uhiskers ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
No. s4.-Alphabesical Puzzle.

NOs e@-~'
Supply the missing letters IN the fol
lowing paragraph from the complete
alphabet. not using letter more than
once:
frank Smith 'as boy Of 'tudious
"abits and 'lways stood first In his
'lass. Get 'ne say he forgot how to
spell geological 'arden and cost his
accustomed slace. ""t's "ery "ueer,
he remarked. shat l should lose y
place Just "ecause Of that when
'now how to spell the 'ame Of very
animal in it from the 'ebec to the
snicornv
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

Constant motion jars the kidneys
which are kept in place In the body by
delicate attachments. This is the reason
that travellers, trainmen, street car men,
teamsters and all who drive very much,
suffer from kidney disease in some form
Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens the
kidneys and cures all forms OF kidney
and bladder disease. Geo. E. Hausan,
locomotive engineer, Lima, O., writes,
"Constant vibration of the engine caused
me great deal of trouble with my kid,
neys, and l got no relief until l used
Foley's Kidney Cure" F. A. Shurtleff q
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

In the new summer suits 1t seems as
though every type Of figure and every
class of taste have been taken into con-
sideration by the fashion designers.
There are suits with short coats, long
coats and fitted coats, rs well ~ some
showing abbreviated little garments that
one can hardly count In the coat class at
all
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
A REVELATION.

If you will make inquiry it will be g
revelation to you how many succumb t.
kidney or bladder troubles in one form
or another. If the patient is not beyond
medical aid, Foley's Kidney Cure viii
cure. 1t never disappoints. Sold by F
A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

Bessie (meaningly)-And you didn't
receive an invitation to the Swellington',
ball?
Tessie (evasively)-Did you?
Bessie (triumphantly)-To be sure.
Tessie (sweetly)-And whom are you
going to chaperon?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
4 :: e - ~
4.TIHE:FzEElERs
- d


Crosswords three letters EACH: l. An
unopened flower. 2. Part of a circle.
3. A large serpent. 4. A bony sub
stance on fish which keeps their bodie;
spright. 5. A short sleep.
Zigzag: A largely developed portion
Of the nervous system inclOsed In the
skull
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

= want a cracker?"

A New Yorker was visiting In Bos-
ton. Seeing parrot In a cage, he
asked:
Does Polly want cracker"
II require no sustenance from you
whatever" replied the Back Bay bird,
With hauteur-Yonkers Statesman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

WHAT is FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE?
Answer: 1t is made from a prescrip.
tion of leading Chicago physician, and
one of the most eminent in the country.
The ingredients are the purest that
money can buy, and are scientifically
combined to get their utmost value.
r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

Don't let the children suffer. If they
are fretful, peevish and cross, give them
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. The
best baby tonic known. Strength and
health follow its use. So cents. F. A.
Shurtlef & Co.; Grin Stevens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
HOT WEATHER PILES

Persons afflicted with Piles should be
careful at this season of the year. Hot
weather and bad drinking water con-
tribute to the conditions which make
Piles more painful and dangerous. De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve stops the pain,
draws out the soreness and cures. Get
the genuine. bearing the name of Z. e.
Dewitt & Co. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

to cure my kid
n eys. 1 d o
not think that
any man ever
suffered as /
did and lived.
The pain in my
back was so
b a d at /
could not sleep
at nigh t. l
could not ride
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

Why suffer with spring tiredness,
mean, Cross feeling, no strength, no ap-
petitep HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
will make you we'll and keep you we'll.
IS cents. Tea or Tablets. F. A. Shurt-
left & Co.; Grin Stevens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

Miss Nellie Gaunt-At the zoo I liked
the monkey house best.
Mrs. Ellie Gaunt-Don't say monkey
house," child; 1t sounds so common.
Please call it the 'apiary."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
He still Wonders.

Fnnegan-Oh, yis, OF can under
Sthand how thin astronomers can cal
kilate tn distance av a shtarr, Its
weight and dinsity and color and all
that, but tn thing thot gets me Is how
they know its name.-Puck.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

TIME TRIED AND MERIT PROVEN.
One Minute Cough Cure is right on
time when it comes to curing Coughs,
Group, Whooping Cough, etc. It ia
perfectly harmless, pleasant to take and
Is the children's favorite Cough Syrup.
F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

Not Alone. He-Crowded, wore you?
I thought you went early to avoid the
rush.
She-So did; but about five thousand
other people did the same thing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
n1atontc affacfion

Mag-Wot is "platonic affection, y
Liz? Is it love?
Liz-Well, no; 1t amt true love! Dert
amt no quarreling In 1t, ner no fighting
ner worrying, ner hooking, ner drinking,
ner getting arrested for non-support, ner
nuthin' wot's really passionate!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

But" Kissed the heavy villain, sup.
pose our plot should leak out"
Its 80 thin It's likely to-" shouted q
man In the audience. "but then there's
so little Of 1t you'd hardly miss it,
Philadelphia Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

maud says she's wildly in love with
the new motor car"
eyes! Another place where man is
displaced by machinery"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
A LESSON IN HEALTH.

Healthy kidneys filter the impurities
from the blood, and unless they do this
good health is impossible. Foley's Kid:
ney Cure makes sound kidneys and will
positively cure all forms of kidney and
bladder disease. 1t strengthens the
whole system. F. A. Shurtlef & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
When e'er you feel impending i'll,
And need a magic little pill,
No otbor ona will All the hill.

Like DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
The Famous Little Pills, early
Risers," cure Constipation, Sick Head
ache, Biliousness, etc. They never grippe
or sicken, but impart early rising energy.
Good for either children or adults. j. e.
P. Jones, Chief Burgess, Milesburg
Borough, Pa, says: ~ never used pills
in my family during the forty years of
housekeeping, that gave such satisfac-
tory results as DeWitt's Little Early
Risers." Sold by r. A. Shurtleff 4 Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
No. Standardization.

Decapitate u narrow piece and have
to step lightly and quickly.
Decapitate TO trample and have to
peruse.
Decapitate foresight and have ,act OF
revision or reviewing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

Jobson-Friends are the greatest con-
solutions one can have In this world.
Robson-You've never met any of the
candid variety.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
No. .fnftfal Pussle.
Change the initials as required.

No. 7s.-.fnftfal Pussle.
[Change the initials as required.1
l.
The king throughout his lengthy -
Always to meet the poor would -,
Nor ever pride of rank could -.
This coat. II seems to me. Is -;
The tailor hash made 1t -.
I'll send II back to him to.
The tale is long, but here's the -;
I chased the scoundrel In the -.
Caught him and hit him with my -.
I lived one summer in -
And did not have to pay -
For gas or taxes or for -.
or all the birds ! love the -
Because he Is so bold and -
And always likes to have his -.
One must not worry DER the -;
Our present duties are too -,
And time flies by so very -.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

"Do you think that republics are un-
grateful"
"Wel," answered Senator Sorghum,
"they may be more or less ungrateful,
but they are not necessarily unremunera-
tive"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

Cleanse your system of all impurities
this month. Now is the time to take
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. It viii
keep you well all summer. 35 cents, Tes
or Tablets. IA. Shurtlef d Co.; Orir
StW0nS,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
Will CuRE CONSUMPTION

Wild W W. OOHN1O III HONN'
A. Il. Herren of Finch, Ark, writes
"Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
preparation for coughs, colds and lung
trouble. I know that it has cured con
sumption In the first stages" F. A
Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

When everybody else admits that they
are wrong and that you are right the
millennium will be In full bloom.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
Tn. Sweet Telling.

Aunt Hannah-Have you told any
one Of your engagement to Mr.. Sweet.
err? Edith--No: l haven't told SOUL
except BESSIE Miller. who thought be
| was going to ask her.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

At the Theatre Rehearsal. "Oh, /
feel as If l should fyr' exclaimed the
leading lady, nervously.
"Well," said the low comedian, sar-
castically, pointing, "there are the
Wings"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

"Would you marry man because he
was rich?" asked the romantic girl.
"No," answered Miss Cayenne, "but
might refuse to marry one because he
wasn't"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates and can safely be given to chill
drsn. =. A. Shurtlefe q Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

You never heard of any one using
Foley's Honey and Tar and not being
satisfied. r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

Hix-How did that old millionaire
make his money?
Dix-He invented suspender buckle
that turned into a night latch key.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

He-And what would you say If l
should kiss you?
She-I should tell you to stop right
where you were.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
No Show For Jimmy,

Sunday School Teacher-Can't you
bring a little boy to Sunday school
next Sabbath?
Jimmy-No'm. All de boys up my
way is bigger dan me.-Chicago Jour,
nal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

You will find poetry nowhere unles
you bring some with you.-Joubert
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
No. sO.-syncopation,

No. misconceptions.
Syncopate barrier and have an OBJ
legation in writing.
Syncopate to lay basis and have
relishing highly.
Syncopate to pulverize and have a
body of fresh standing water.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

Foley's Honey and Tar is peculiarly
adapted for asthma, bronchitis and
hoarssnsss. 7. A. Shurtle6 4 Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

"When Mrs. Parvenue was poor they
used to say she was great talker, but
since she became rich it is different"
"Indeed! What do they say now?"
"They say she is brilliant converse
tioualist,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
No. s2.-A Criminal of the Sea.
Nh S3.-TrianGle,

l. a kind of tree. 2. A heavy metal.
3. Time from sunrise to sunset. 4.
One-half of edge. 8. A letter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN

Correspondence on topics Of interest to the lAdi
70 so6citod. Address: Editor H0HEnAKHRs
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat. PARA. Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
Weak
Hearts

Are due to indigestion. Ninety nine Of every
one hundred people who have heart trouble
can remember when II was simple indiges-
ton. tits scientific fact that all cases Of
heart disease. not organic. are not only
traceable to, but are the direct result OF indi-
eestion. All food taken into the stomach
which fails Of perfect digestion ferments and
swells the stomach. putting it up against the
heart. This interferes with the action OF
the heart, and in the course OF time that
delicate but vital organ becomes diseased.
Mr.. D. Kauble. Of Nevada. o.. says: had stomach
trouble and was In bad state IS had heart trouble
with H. took KodcI Dyspepsia Cure for about four
months and II cured me.
Kodol Disests What You Eat
and relieves the stomach Of all nervous
strain and the heart Of all pressure.
Bottle. only. sloo Size holding ~ times the trial
size, which sells for soc.
Prepared by e. o. Dewitt co.. CHICAGO
Sold by +. A. shurtler q Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
TRAVELLING Is DANGEROUS.

II you would force q woman to &C
knowledge the corn step on her toes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16
MADE HIM NEW NAN
THINKS L. r. MEDICINE
A BOON TO MANKIND

~ wish to say a few words in praise Ct the
True L. F. Atwood's Btters. nave ,aken I
for years and find i to 30 tho Iest ~ lCT,,o
ysry bad las. spring and took several bottles
and n rnads me feel like new man. IT THIS
Testimonial will be Of any use toyou In tncreas-
ine The sale of your medicine you are at iicerty
touso II. This medicine is surely boon 70
silnanIind. "-SW. Gordon. ChesterNhe, Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

No. S1.-A Flight of Stairs.
The last three letters of each word
must form the first three letters of the
succeeding word.
O o o
O o o o o O
o o o o o
O o O o O o
o o o
1. A whip. 2. A tomato sauce. 3
The evening meal. 4. Outward ap
pearance or body. 5. A boy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-16

"Do try to remember, Mr.. Center, that
this ia a Waltz-not football match"
The news & observer., 1905-12-15
FEW ABLE TO PAY
Investigation of the Nor
canton Hospital.
The Result is a Credit to the lnstitu-
ton and Most Gratifying to The
Governor and His Com.
DanIOnS,
panIOnS.
Especial to News and Observer)

Especial to News and Observer)
Morganton, n. c., Dec. 13.-Gover-
nor X. b. Glenn. with Hon. b. r.
Lacy and B. c. Beckwith constituting
the board of internal improvements
reached here last night and this morn
ing met with DR.. Murphy and full
board of directors of the State Hos
pital composed of j. P. Caldwell,
chairman, Messrs. Sawyer. of Ashe-
vile, Shuford, of Hickory; Armfield,
of Statesyille; and Davis of Morgan
ton, and went thoroughly into the af-
fairs Of the institution. The condition
of each patient was studied and VOL
luminous records produced by the
under the rigid and searching inVes~
board of directors and 11r. DR.. Murphy
tigation of Governor Glenn and his
board
TIE result of the investigation is a
credit to the institution and very graf
flying to Governor Glenn. IT was as
certained that very few patients, who
were able to pay were inmates of the
institution. 1t was stated by a MEM
ber of the Governors board that the
sum and substance of the investigation
was that a very few patients would
have to be removed from the institu
ton, and the board of internal inn
provements adjourned to meet on the
18th of this month to consider these
few cases.
BY invitation by Prof. Bruce Craven,
Governor Glenn addressed the stu
dents of the Morganton Graded School
tonight at the court house. He was
introduced in q neat speech by Mr..
c. F. McKesson. The Governor stated
at the outset that he was going to
talk to the boys and girls, and for an
hour he made one of the strongest
educational talks ever delivered in
Morganton. We are justly proud OF
our graded school under the efficient
management of Prof. Bruce Craven,
and Governor Glyenn gave an impetus
to education by his eloquent address
tonight.
The news & observer., 1905-12-15
TEACHERS ASSEMBLY.
Final Business Meeting of Executive
Committee Shows Things in Fine
Shape.

The Executive Committee of the
North Carolina Teachers Assembly
held meeting here last night to re-
ceive the final report of the retiring
secretary, Prof. w. j.. Carmichael. of
Durham, and to audit his books for
the past year.
The books We're found in proper
shape, and the report showed the last
meeting of the Assembly to have been
one of the best in the entire history
of the Assembly. Mr.. Carmichael re-
tires as secretary and is succeeded by
r. d. w. Connor. of Raleigh. J. /.
Foust, as president is succeeded by
DR.. w. T. Whitsett, the president of
Whitsett Institute.
The place of meeting for another
year will soon be considered and will
come up at a meeting to be held again
in a few weeks. A number of places
have already indicated a desire to
have the next meeting of the Assem-
bly,. Several vacancies are to be filled
on the Executive Committee to fill the
places of those whose terms expire
with this year.
The committee for the year just
closing consisted of Prof j. I. Foust
Greensboro; Prof. w. d. Carmichael,
Durham: DR.. E. w. Sykes, Wake
Forest: DIR. Eben Alexander, Chapel
Hill; DR.. Edwin. Minis. Durham: and
DR.. w. II. Whitsett of Whitset.
The news & observer., 1905-12-15
ARREST OF MRS. ROBERTS.
A Sequel Of the Suit Case Tragedy
Develops.
CRv the Associated Press.


Boston, Dec. ia sequel to the
Boston suit case" tragedy developed
today, when Mrs. Mary S. Roberts was
arrested for the Philadelphia author
tiles on warrant. charging her with
being a fugitive from justice. Mrs.
Roberts is known as the wife of VIM.
E. Hunt, who is now serving a sent
ence of from six to seven years in
the Massachusetts State prison for be-
ing an accessory to the illegal opera
ton that caused the death of Susanna
A. Geary, the chorus girl of the Shep-
herd King Theatrical Company, whose
diSmembered body was found in a
suit case in the waters of Boston
harbor.
1t is alleged that under the name of
Roberts the man was sentenced to the
State prison under the name of Hunt
conducted a number of of illegal med
icaI operations in Philadelphia. 1t is
further alleged that a Philadelphia
woman, Maud Gilpin, died as the re-
suit of treatment received at one of
Hunts and Roberts offices. Hunt
managed to leave PhiladeIphiat be-
fore the police could locate him. His
wife was arrested in connection with
an illegal operation alleged to have
been performed on a girl named
Hines. The woman later defaulted
her bail of $2.500, according to the
Philadelphia officers.
Although Mrs. Roberts will be held
for the police of that city. the chief
The news & observer., 1905-12-15
A REVOLUTION At
RIGA IS REPORTED
The Governor Seized and
Fortress Captured.
MANY TROOPS DESERT
These Leave Their CoIors to Join The
lnsurrectionis.s Who Have Erected
a Provisional Government. Peas
ants Sweep the Land "With
Fire and Sword
(By the Associated Press.)

st. Petersburg, Dec. 12.-TueSday
evening, via Helsingfore, Finland and
Berlin, Dec 13.-TWo messengers
who arrived here from Riga today,
having walked about 130 miles to
catch train at Plock, not only con-
firm the report that a prov siOnal gov
eminent has been set up in LivOnia,
but they say that many of the troops
have gone over to the insurrectionsts
DVina Fort, commanding Riga Har-
Dor, is in their possession and the
governor and other Russian officials
are prisoners. The messengers add
that the provisional government eX-
erc.seS authority through L:Vonia and
part of Courland. The new govern
ment has declared the separation of
the Lithuanian people from the Rus
sian empire. They have chosen new
local officials and have decreed the
closing Of the spirit shops and brew
er.cs and the annulment of contracts
between the peasants aua the lana
owners. There is q general uprising
Of the native peasants. who are travel
ing i'm armed bands, attacking the
estates and driving off OF killing their
owners
Some Of the land owners have or
gan.Zed volunteer DattallOnS to pro-
tect their property as the authorities
are power esS to afford aid, but the
majority are fleeing i'm terror. The
oeaSantS forbid the owners to sell
grain or lumber and formally declare
nat the forests and estates Of those
p'ho have departed will be cOnfiscated
The Russian officials are being eX-
pclled from the provinces and many
Of them have been killed in the streets
of the towns. There is a reign or
terror at Riga. Women and chill
dren are living in the upper stories of
houses and foreign msrchants are
winding up their business or abandon
ing everything N order~to escape.
The bourse again weakened on re-
ports of commercial failures every
where in the provinces and also IN
sympathy with the extremely panicky
condition of the Moscow exchange.
Runs on the savings banks continue.
The Almary, a private bank, capital
lied at $250,000, has closed its doors,
being the first bank failure in St
Petersburg. The state bank in order
to reassure public opinion, opened two
additional windows to accommodate
the frightened holders of paper who
desired to exchange it for gold.