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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING stock
- holders Of THE WASHINGTON chem
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the Board OF Directors of the company have
called general meeting OF the Stockholders
TO be held at the Office of the company, No
1913 south Royal street, Alexandria, Va, on
SATURDAY, the 29th Of September, 19oo, al
1890 q. m.
By order of the Board Of Directors.
LOUIS BEYEB, JR,
snaO7 did Secretary
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MEETINGS.

VNO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
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the undersigned stockholders of the Column
bian smokeless Furnace Company, holding
together more than one.tenth OF the capital
stock OF said company, hereby call general
meeting OF the stockholders OF SAID company
to be held ct the Office of the company NO.
1913 south Royal street, in the city OF AieXan !,
dris, State of Virginia, on MONDAf' The
FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER, 1900, at the
hour of five o'clock p. m
ALBERT F. KINGSLEY,
auo3O toct1 SILAS II. KINGSLEY.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-25
The Rontmnn,. Turn.

A boatman In the north OF England
having been engaged to row reverend
gentleman over a rough part OF a river.
was very much annoyed at the manner
he was addressed by the clergyman,
the conversation commencing thus:
Clergyman-My dear man, have you
ever studied geology
Boatman-No, sor: Aa heyn't
Clergyman-Well. my friend. that's
part OF a life lost, but you will proba-
bly, know a little theology
Boatman turning quite irritable
No; Aa knaw nowt aboot that either.
Clergyman-well.t that's another part
OF life lost, my man.
Nothing more was said, as the water
was turning very bolsterous and they
were In great danger, when suddenly
the boat gave a lurch and was cap
sized.
The boatman. being an expert swim
mer, took the situation quite coolly.
while his companion. who knew moth
ing OF the art OF swimming. was strug-
Cling for life. The boatman, who was
making good progress toward terra
firma. accosted the clergyman with the
following: :,
IA say, mister. do ye know onny-
thing aboot 'swimologyY
mo, my man; don't"
"wey, what a pity" said the boat
man: there's a whole life lost
Pearson's
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-25
COLBY COLLEGE.

The Registrars statistics OF seventy
members Of the Freshman class at Colby
present some Interesting facts concern
ing the occupation Of those who have
sent their children TO the college this
wear. The farmers head the list a
usual, twenty-four Of them preferrins
the classical college. Next come busi-
ness men, Numbering thirteen, and
clergyman eight. Marketmen, painters
and carpenters send two each. The re.
maiuder represent the following occupa-
tions: bOokkeeper, butcher, collector,
granite worker, hotel keeper, insurance,
lawyer, librarian, manufacturer, mill
foreman, paymaster, physician, pape'
maker, real estate, sailor, sawyer, sec'
ton foreman, steward, and teacher.
The Conference Board 10 feature ol
the organization Of Colby whereby the
students have q voice 10 matters 0l
interest to themselves. Not only 10 u
the business Of the board 70 investigate
charges brought against any student,
with q view to seeing that his case is
fairly dealt with In the light thrown
upon IL from the standpoint OF th<
student, but Il 10 also the business OF ths
board 70 bring before the officers OF tht
college whatever can be done to In
prove and keep we'll ordered the condt-
tions of life In the college dormitories
Most of the improvements made In re
cent years on the college premises may
be traced directly or indirectly TO the
student committee Of the Conference
Board. The board IL made up OF q
representative from each Of tho college
classes, one from each Of the four dor
mitory divisions, and one Representative
of students not residing on the college
premises. The President OF the college
and two other members OF the Faculty
complete the board. The student mem
bers for the present year are. Thayer
Sprague, Withee, Howard, Putnam,
Drew, Pratt, Brunell and Roberts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-25

A story is told Of pair Of fest that
must have been objects Of great regard
In their day.
One day party Of nen, including
jackson. the man Of big feet. were
preparing to attend political meeting.
II was soon discovered that there was
no way OF conveying Jackson, as all
the vehicles were full.
"Let me ride that horse over thereT
asked Jackson.
There isn't a man In the world that
can ride that animal He'll work to
cart or a plow, but no one can stay on
his back"
I'm try him. anyway" And the deter
mined man instructed several men to
catch and hold the horse.
The animal plunged and kicked. but
finally Jackson secured q seat In the
saddle.
Every one expected to see him dash
ed to the ground, but the horse looked
round. saw the mans feet and walked
peacefully away. He thought he was
between pair Of shaffs.-London
Standard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-25
R0XAL 81! r! s:*":. s;*::s
Malses the food moro delicious and wholesome
A Lost Line.


"Et may have been unprofessionai
eoD0Ict." sgd the civil engineer. but
acted or the spur OF the moment, and
hardly think that there was any harm
done. I was out In tho country one day
on an important piece Of business. aud
as | was about to leave for the depot
to catch q train for the city two old
farmers came 10 me with line fence
dispute that they wanted me 10 settle
for them. had barely time TO catch
my train. and told them that ! did not
care to bother with II. II was only q
matter Of six inches or so that was In
dispute, and advised them to split IL
up between them. But they wouldn't
listen to my advice. and one OF them
declared that IL didn't find the line
for them he wouldn't let his son drive
me to the station as he had promised.
AS had no other way Of reaching the
depot unpacked my instruments with
sigh and a mental resolve to end the
thing as soon as possible.
"'wul,' drawled both Of the old men
as took my eye away from the instru-
ment, 'whar's the liner
"'Gone.' said solemnly.
"WhatY they both shouted.
"You can see for yourselves. gentle
men, said /. making way for them.
"'By gosh, can't see IT. said one OF
them as he squinted through the glass.
"Tll be darned II kin either said
the other one as he, too, squinted
through the glass.
"It seems 10 have disappeared. gen.
tlemen,' said I. Such cases are ex-
tremely rare, but they are known to
happen
when left. they were accusing
each other OF having stolen the line
Detroit Free Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-25
GREAT VICTORY FOR FARMERS

After long and exciting debate, the
House, on Friday, passed the Grout oleo-
margarine bill by . vote Of 1856 TO 81
scorir z m unmistakable victory for the
farmers, who have long sought better
protection for their dairy interests.
The substitute offered by the minority
Of thu committee on agriculture, which
impos ed additional restrictions on the
sale II oleomargarine TO prevent its
fraud ilent sale as butter and increased
the pe nalties for violations, WAS defeated
by q vote of lib TO l76.
The bill as passed makes all articles
known as oleomsrgarine, butterine, imi-
tstion butter or imitation cheese trans
portet Into any state or territory for
consu nption or sale, subject TO the
police power OF such state or territory,
but OF events any state or territory from
forbid ling the transportation or sale OF
such l,roduct when produced and sold
free n ON coloration In imitation OF but
tar. The bill Increases the tax on cleo
marsa inc colored In Imitation OF butter
from 70 to ten cents per pound and
decrea es the tax on oleomarRarine I'M
coloret from two cents to one-quarter oil
q cent yer pound.
Stati tics were produced to prove that
the COS of oleomargarine was less than
nine cnts per pound, and that it was
worked Oh on An uususpecting public
for l6 10 10 cents Q pound. Lorimer oi
Illinois Grosvenor Of Ohio, and Bailey
Of Ten 9, spoke against tho bill, endeav-
or,ns t, prove that II would raise the
price az butter, bot their argumente
walled little. The farmers OF this coun'
try haze arisen TO demand the putting
down " fraud and the protection OF
their pr oducts, and Tho passage OF tnis
bin is signal triamph.-Naine Farmer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-25
HE BtYthd day.

Although unrivaled In the art OF
cross examination, on one occasion
Lord Russell was distinctly beaten by
a witness.
What Is your ageY he asked.
'Ts II my age you are askingT re-
piled the witness.
"Yes, sir. Now speak up and be ex-
act"
"And be exact! Well, Of all the
"The court does not desire to hear
any comments Of yours. Tell the court
your age"
well" said the man, Il celebrated
my twelfth birthday last week"
Don't trifie with the court and re
member you are on oath"
"It's quite true. was born on Feb.
20, in leap year. and my birthday only
comes once In four years"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-25
SCOTTISH CHRISTMAS.
Festival Not So Popular - In Some
COuntPieS.


Countries.
In Scotland they wish one another a
merry Christmas" like the rest OF
Christendom, and exchange gifts, but
the festival Of the Nativity has not
been popular among the Scottish peo-
ple, at least since the reformation, says
the Chicago Record. 1t is only In re-
cent years that Christmas has begun to
be regarded as holiday to be observed
with religious and social rites. The
winter festivities In Scotland In the
olden time consumed fully six weeks
before the sun entered Capricorn and
turned again with light giving power
In Its apparent course.
The advent Of the winter was marx
ed by the Halloween celebration. This
was for many years one OF the most
distinctive and widely observed OF
Scottish festivals. especially among the
rural residents. who practiced with
great fidelity divers superstitious rites
associated with II. But the picturesque
side Of the festival Is now q thing OF
the past. The Yule festival. remnant
of the old pagan rites paid to the great
Scandinavian god Thor. is now repre-
sented by the Christmas roast turkey
and plum pudding. which have found
their way from the south across the
border. and during the Christmas fort
night much charming hospitality ID
dispensed In house and hall. A happy
spirit Is abroad, and rich and poor are
more or less affected by II.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-25
PIum Pudding.

Chop three-quarters OF a pound Of
suet very fine and mix with the suet
one-eighth OF n pound OF bread crumbs.
Beat the yolks OF five and the whites OF
three eggs light and add them TO the
crumbs and suet. with half pound OF
powdered sugar. Have three-quarters
Of a pound Of dried currants and the
same amount OF raisins weighed after
they are seeded Sift over the fruit
one-quarter OF pound Of -four and stir
this into the other ingredients. Add
one-quarter OF dessertspoonful OF
salt, one-quarter Of pound OF candied
orange and lemon peel finely chopped,
one-sixteentb OF a pound Of blanehed
and chopped almonds and One-quarter
Of an ounce OF pulverized cloves and
cinnamon mixed. Add one glass OF
brandy and one nutmeg grated. Beat
the mixture very thoroughly before
putting II into buttered mold or cloth
and let II boil steadily eight hours.
Serve with burning brandy and two
sauces.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-25


right seemed to invest Itself with the
accessories Of q picture. and thin
mist bid the others from my sight
A child Of 10 summers stood In the
yard of an old brown farmhouse. with
the westering light Of the sunset
streaming over the building and bath
Ing her tiny fingers In a flood Of gold.
l did not speak even In a whisper
while the picture Of my entire child
hood was unrolled before me. but
thoughts like these glided athwart my
brain: "Was once that happy heart.
ed. wild, romping child whose great
est care was to please her parents and
whose greatest grief the loss OF some
woodland petY'
Even while I sat gazing the scene
slowly faded. and out from the dim
mists that had lnfolded the figure near
est the child rose fair and clear the
second picture before me.
A slender, beautiful maiden stood in
the moonlight beneath the rustic porch
draped with honeysuckles that climbed
over the farmhouse door. It was Daisy,
but child no longer. She wore neat
but simple dress Of pale pink muslin.
and . single white rose plucked from
the bush beside the doorstep adorned
her hair. Suddenly nrm step came up
the walk leading to the farmhouse. II
was q young and frank faced man who
Joined her, and Daisy blushed, and they
went In and sat down together In the
moonlight by the west room window.
Eloquence was not necessary to love In
those days. and Daisy and Charles Cor.
don at long in the moonlight and talk
ed together. Charles always thought
he must leave 1t 9. but he ID In no haste
tonight Ten, half past 10. II goes BY,
ana there they stand In the moonlight
When thar uaxt. . tendsg ~ burns o.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-25

The great toy center Of the world Ia
Bavaria. From the towns Of Nurem'
berg, Fuerth and Sonneberg come nine
tenths Of the toys made In Europe.
The famous French doll Is made In
Nuremberg. as are also many fine me-
chanical contrivances, such as walking
dogs and cats and other animals with
natural fur. which. according to popu-
lar supposltion. are the direct output OF
the French capital.
They are a picturesque people, these
toymakers. Whole families and colo
MES Of them are engaged In toymak-
Ing. A father makes doll heads. for in
stance, and the other members OF the
family paint the features. affix the wig
and assemble the parts Of the body
The decorative painting on toy china
ware. wooden toys and blown glass
Christmas tree ornaments is done al
most exclusively by children.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-25

Daisy's cheeks and slender gold ring
CLEANS on her finger. She and Charles
are betrothed, and she goes to her
chamber to sleep the nrst dream Of Q
happy plighted love.
For . moment I stretch out my hands
toward the maiden In the farmhouse.
but the scene grows dim, the figures
fade and another picture unfolds BE-
fore my view.
It was = bridal scene. Charles had
grown more grave looking. for he was
q business man now, and three years
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-25

Charles. not ruined. for we have saved
our love from the wreck"
Charles looked at me steadily, and
weight seeried to have been lifted on
his head. His lips lost their grim ex.
precision and there was a ripple Of
tears In his voice.
"Dnisy. you have saved me" he said.
"daddened by the thought OF the NOR
row. know not but the result might
have been this-seev' and he drew
forth little vial labeled ''laudaDum'
from his vest pocket But you have
saved me, darling"
Charles. we have both been mad!" I
said. with pallid lips, and striving, for
his sake, to subdue the terror that be-
girt my whole being when ! realized
how nigh my husband had stood to the
wretched guilt Of suicide. "And God
forgive me for my want Of sympathy
In all your troubles and help me from
this hour to he your faithful wife,"
And sitting there late In the night,
my husband kneellng beside me and
with his head upon my lap. bent my
cheek to his. and the tears. baptixing
our reunion. fell upon the folds Of my
last folly-my ball dress.-New Orleans
Times Democrat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-25
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE.

Six hundred and elghty-one volumes
were added to the library during the
months Of September, October and No
vember. This 10 about the normal rate
Of growth, as the sccesslons have aver.
aged $500 volumes annually during the
last three years. There Il stesdy In
crease 10 the number OF books borrowed,
averaging about 10 per cent for the fall
term to date, over the same period last
year.
Tue short catalogue Of the University
Of Maine has just been Issued. This
omits the courses Of study and list Of
students, both Of which are given 10 the
full catalogue to be issued later In III
wear. The most noticeable nov features
Of this issue are half-t0nes Of The gym
nssium now under construction. and tne
observatory completed daring the fsll
map Of the campus and . partial hst OF
the ssauding committees OF the facalty.
Tue faculty numbers IS, an Increase q
Two over last year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-25
The Chri.tmaa WI.hbone.

The wishbone OF the Christmas tur-
key Is a favorite means OF divination In
Virginia. where 1t Is called the fortune
bone. Two unmarried persons, each
taking hold Of one end Of the bone. pull
against each other until the bone
breaks. The one who gets the shorter
end will be the first of the two TO mar
~. Further divination Is by placing
the short end Of the bone over the
door. The first unmarried person OF
the opposite sex who walks under the
bone is supposed to be the future wife
or husband of the person to whom the
bone belongs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-25
wh.,. IN. Danger w.s.

A little beyond certain Scotch VII
hge the main road has a marked de-
tlivity, and this added to sharp turn
at the bottom decided the authorities to
erect danger board. The job was In
trusted to an old worthy, who duly
fixed up the warning at the foot Of the
hill.
whats wrang with the bottom OF
the brae, ye laundering idiotT ex'
claimed q village dlgnitary angrily.
Man, there's everything wrang,"
came the curt reply. rs 1t no there
where a the accidents take placer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-25
Sapeh Big
a Christmas Dream,

~1T WAS late Christmas eve
when my ball dress was sent
home. and Marie. my dainty
242I fingered French maid. had fin.
Ished braiding my heavy black hair
and adjusted my new headdress. an
exquisite diamond bandeau. Nora
brought up the dress nicely folded. and
Marie sprang TO take It from It's wrap
pings and lay II out on the bed.
As Marie lifted the dress and shook
It's rich folds n slip Of paper fell 10 the
carpet. II was madam's bill. and was
q little startled as my eye ran over It
500. But then the trimmings. a rich
lace and cord dor, were perfect. IL
was an expensive dress. but ] didn't
think II would be quite that. and Mr..
Gordon had said that money had been
gettiEg tight for some. time back. |
wouldn't show him the bin just jet, so
I thrust II into a drawer Of my dresser
and turned to Marie, who stood wait
Ing TO dress me.
was contemplating my reflection In
the mirror with much complacency
when the door opened and Mr.. Gordon
came In. For a moment ! was half
frightened nt his pale face and grave
air. but he said: Il only stopped for a
moment. Mrs. Gordon. TO say that |
shall not be able to join you at mad.
ans tonight Business affairs will
keep me down town late"
Before I could ask him what he
thought OF my dress he passed out Of
the room. and presently heard the
street door close. 1t was nothing new
for me to attend parties without the
escort OF my husband, for somehow he
was always Immersed In business; mel
ther was II new for Mr.. Gordon to look
grave or pale, for he had lost his fresh
color these late years.
At length I was ready and was driv-
en- to the home Of Nine. Stapleton.
One ball Ia 10 similar to another Ia
the world of fashion that to recount
how the hours passed In madam's
drawing rooms would be to tax your
patience. Sufficient TO say that II was
long after the midnight chimes had
rung I was handed from my carriage
to my own door By the most distin-
guished gentleman Of my set.
The atmosphere In the drawing room
was deliciously warm In contrast with
the temperature Of the sharp December
night without II was pleasant 10 sit
there with my dainty slippered feet
over the register and the waves Of
lustrous silk bathing the carpet and
reflect that ! swan on the topmost
wave Of the sea Of fashion In the city
around me. and the Christmas chimes
ringing out from the church towers and
the warm air stealing up from the reg
lister soothed my senses to delicious
calmness.
Suddenly. while sat thinking. from
the dim corners Of the drawing room
seemed to glide out a train OF figures.
each dressed In questionable gar
ments Of bygone days. and yet. strange
to say. each garment was recognized
by me as something that had worn
In those days. and In the face OF each
figure turned toward me ] beheld my
own. The figures glided around me.
then seated themselves on the opposite
side Of the apartment. each looking at
me steadily and with my own dark
eyes. Gradually the figure nearest my