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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-11

The New York Tribune tells very
readable little story about a schooner
loaded with whiskey designed for Ban
gor, Maine. The captain tried to load
his cargo, but in vain, owing to the vigil
lance of the officers, until finally he had
recourse to a brilliant and somewhat
elaborate stratagem to get the officers
away, and hustled his cargo off. The
saving phrase, which redeems the story
from incredibility, is that it is located in
that beautifully indefinite time, ''some
years ago"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-11
BRYANT POND.

The usual storm arrived two days be-
fore Pomona, so the attendance was not
nearly as large a. It would have been on
account of bad travelling. There were
about forty came by rail and an interest
ing meeting and good time was enjoy
ed by all. Prof. Bateman of Lewiston
was present, also Mr.. and Mrs. w. K.
Hamlin and c. S. Hamlin and Miss An
ME Hamlin of South Waterford. The
literary programme was good. Singing
by Mr.. and Mrs. Quinby Perham, Mrs.
Eta Robbins and Mrs. Annie Davis.
Songs by Frank York and Miss Fay of
South Paris. Special mention should be
made of the readings by Mrs. Will Lur-
vey of West Paris and Mrs. Lillian Lux
ton of Milton Plantation, which were ex-
ceptionally good and much enjoyed.
The next entertainment of the Univers-
alist society will be held Feb. 18th at
Grange Hall. A laughable farcical en-
tertainment entitled 1.-THE Old Maids,
Association" wi be presented to be fol-
lowed BY q social dance. Price OF ad-
mission 10 cents, dancing Is cents.
town Tuesday to succeed DR.. Carroll,
VINO IS 10 practlce at huWIoru ais.
DR.. Carroll will move his family to
Virginia where he has hired a house.
DR.. Clark is young man and comes to
us highly recommended, and we wish
him success, for good doctor is much
needed in the place.
The primary department of schools
closed last week on Friday. The gram
mar department closes this week on Fri
day.
r. o. Dunn has moved his family into
the Croker rent, just vacated by DR..
Carroll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Mann attended the
clerks ball at Norway on Tuesday even
ing.
Miss Lena Felt, stenographer, has
finished her labors at West Poland and
is stopping at home for the present.
Winfield Ripley, Jr., has returned
home to Wakefield, Mass.
Mrs. Edith Bryant of Lewiston will
arrive in town Saturday. She will live
in the rent over Dudley's store, lately
occupied by the Chambers who have
moved to Bethel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-11
HERE AND THERE.

The daily dispatches announcing Miss
Stones release as imminent or reporting
the negotiations as having failed, have
been suspended for few days, since the
last failure. These contradictory re-
ports would be really ludicrous if it
were not SO serious matter. To be
four months prisoner in the hands of
lawless men, no matter with what con-
sideration she may be treated, can not
be anything but terrible experience
for any woman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-11
OXFORD

Mrs. Dora Carlton of Portland, young
est daughter of the late Rev. Isaac Carl
ton, who was for many years pastor OF
the Congregational church in this place,
has been visiting friends in town.
Mrs. Hannaford of Welchville died
Sunday, the I'd, leaving three young
children.
Miss Estelle knight of Otisfield died
of pneumonia Monday, Feb. Sd.
The Oxford Minstrels gave an enter
tainment Saturday evening to full
house at Robinson Hall. 5000 were
taken.
DR.. Farris has moved into Mrs.
Keith's new house.
Nellie Hayes is going to New York to
visit friends.
Mrs. Frank Keene is very sick.
A thunder shower and hail storm
added variety to the weather Sunday
night.
The Parsonage Society met at the
chapel with good attendance.
A Pythian SisterhOOd was organized
Friday afternoon, Jan. 81, called Craigie
Assembly, No. go, with forty charter
members. Three ladies from Berwick,
Mrs. Bean, Mrs. Goss and Mrs. Noyes,
assisted in instituting the order. The
following officers were elected and in.
stalled:
PC. C.-Mrs. John Chadbourne.
c. C.-Mrs. l.. Wardwell.
v.C-Mrs. Geo. Cash.
P.-Mrs Chas. Bumpus.
X. Of X. and S.-Miss Agnes Fuller.
II. Of S.-Miss NJ. E. Peterson.
NJ. of E.-hrs. Ellis Stone.
NJ. O.-Nrs. A. Lowering.
NJ. at Airs. w. Holden.
A. III. at A.-Miss Eliza Burnie.
l. G.-Mrs. w. Cannon.
o. G.-Mrs. W. Twitchell.
Pianist-Mrs. r. McAister.
A delegation from Paris Assembly was
present during the evening and night.
An all..night session was held, and as a
surprise to the ladies the Knights OF
Pythias gave an oyster supper in the
banquet hall at IL O'Clock, and very
enjoyable time was passed. The Paris
delegation returned home at $3.50.
The sportsmen are out in full force.
Hundreds of fish are taken through the
ice every day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-11
SINGLE COPIES.

Single Copies of the Democrat are four cents
each. They win be mailed on receipt of price by
the publishers or for the convenience Of patrons
Jingle copies Of each issue have been placed on
sale AZ the following places In the County: -
South Paris. Parlin's Drug Store. - 5l-
Shurtlef's Drug Store 5l9
Norway, Noyes' Drug Store. : II
stones Drug Store. s IE
Buckdeld, Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
Fryeburg. A. 4. Lewis. Insurance ONCE.
Paris Hin, Mrs. Harlow, Post ONCE.
West Paris, samuel 7. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-11

Randolph G. Surbridge, the young
lawyer and stock broker, of Boston, who
is reported to have mysteriously disap-
peared, Jan. 80, from hotel in Wash
ington, was brought up in this place by
William Durgin and wife from the time
he was two or three years of age. Much
surprise is manifested here over the
event. He fitted for college at Fryeburg
Academy.
The Boston Journal says: The liabili-
ties which Surbridge left behind him for
money loaned or sunk in his transactions
are said to be in the vicinity of $50, 900.
To cover this there is only the life in
surance of sl50,O00. One of the last
messages received from Surbridge was
to the effect that this insurance was all
paid up and that if anything happened
to him, the people who had aided him
would get it.
Surbridge left Boston in hurry when
he went and he did not have time to OBJ
tain all the funds he needed. Soon after
his arrival in Washington, money was
telegraphed him from Boston.
The little examination that has been
done among Surbridge's affairs has re-
vealed them to be in tangled state.
One of the victims of his transactions
is Miss Minnie Bradley of this place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-11

TERhs-sl.50A year II paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise es.e0 year. Single copies cents.
ADvERrIsEnENrs:- All legal advertisements
are given three consecutive Insertions for q 50
per Inch In length Of column. Special contracts
made with local. transient and yearly advertis-
erS.
Jon PRINTING New type, fast presses. steam
combine 70 make this department Of our busi-
meas complete and popular.
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The Delaware Insurance Co.
of Philnds lphia.
STATE OF MAINE.

STATE OF MAINE.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Augusta, Jan. %, 1902.
psrdon OF Ralph A. Douglass, a convict In
Auburn jsil, under sentence for the crime Of
assault, is now pending before the Governor and
Council, and hearing thereon will be granted
in In Council Chamber, at Augusta. on Friday
BYRON BOYD,
Secretary Of State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-11
NOTICE.

In the District Court of the United States for
the District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
EVERETT L. SMART, In Bankruptcy.
Of Rumford, Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Everett L. Smart, In the
County Of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the e5th day Of
Jan, A. ID. 1902, the said Everett l.. Smart
was duly adjudicated bankrupt. and that the 1rst
meeting of his creditors will he held at the Court
House, 10 South Paris. on the 9th day Of Feb,
A. d. 1902 at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint trustee. examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business as may proper.
ly come before said meeting.
South Paris, Jan. q. 1909.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-11

Mrs. Caroline Bailey, native of this
place, died at her home, IS Everett
Avenue, Chelsea, Mass, on Thursday,
Feb. 6. She was SO years old. She was
the wife of +. W. Bailey, and was well
known in Chelsea. The funeral was
held Saturday forenoon at 10 o'clock,
burial being at Woodlawn cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-11
ERYESU3G

Saturday night and Sunday fifteen
inches of snow fell, and Sunday night
there was a heavy thunder shower, &C
companied with high wind.
DR.. Allen is moving his goods out OF
the Morgan house.
Miss Alice Hill is at home on a vaca-
ton.
Mr.. Henry Tarbox and son are ship
ping several bushels of cucumbers every
day.
The district schools closed Friday.
Miss Louise Phillips is visiting her
father, Mr.. John Phillips.
Word has been received here that Mr..
Carnegie will give building worth
$500 to be used as library, provided
the people here will contribute 10 pei
cent for books.
Miss Reba Lord entertained heI
friends with whist party at the Oxford.
Miss Walker took the first prize, and
Miss Ruth Goodnow the consolation
prize.
Mr.. Charles Abbott has gone to Prov.
idence.
A dance at Wiley's Hall Friday night
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-11

Charles Z. Whitman, South Paris, Crk OF Courts.
Elery c. Park. Rethel. County Attorney
J. Hastings Bean. South Paris, Register of Deeds.
Eckley Ballard, Fryeburg,
Register OF Deeds, western District
Addison r. Herrick. Rethel, Judge Of Probate
Albert ID. Park, South Paris, Register Of Probate.
George NJ. Atwood, South Paris. County Treas
James K. Tucker, South Paris, Sheriff and Jailer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-11

Race prejudice does not exist in the
mixed population of the Danish West
Indies, so it is said. And yet they are
about to be annexed to the United
States. Among all our states, territories,
colonies, possessions, and other incum-
brances, they will in that respect GER
tainly be unique.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-11

Arizona may some day claim title to
our cherished appellation "Pine Tree
State" as she is estimated to have with
in her borders 10,0O0, 0O0, 900 feet of pine
suitable for saving.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-11

The war (of words) between England
and Germany still RACES, each of them
denying any participation in the attempt
to intervene during our war with Spain.
1t is too late now to have it of any seri-
Gus consequence just what was done at
that time; and as the only result of the
controversy, on this side of the Atlantic,
is to tickle Uncle Sans pride at seeing
how anxiously his friendship is now de-
sired, perhaps it would be as well for
both our European neighbors to call of
their dogs and drop the matter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-11

The Brooklyn bridge, once the eighth
wonder of the world, and only few
years since regarded as the solution of
the problem of New York and Brooklyn
transit, must now be reconstructed, in
addition to several new bridges which
are to be built, according to Bridge
Commissioner Lindenthal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-11
County Commissioners.
County Officers.

John NJ. Philbrook, Chairman, Betht
Jonathan Bartlett, East Stonehar
Randall L. Taylor, Mexic
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-18
The Barn Door.

A good many people wonder why
their sheep suffer from colds and
''snufies" In spite Of the good care TAX
en- to house them and protect them
from inclement weather. says National
Stockman. The trouble sometimes 10
that the sheep are too carefully housed.
They are put into a tight barn. their
bodies warm It up, and when they are
turned into the cold air or wind they
take cold. The main thing with sheep
Is to keep them dry. not warm. and es-
pecially not warm and cold Leave the
door of the barn open II II Is warm ana
the sheep are 10 run out during the
cold weather. Cool ar without drafts
is better for them than warm nights
and cold days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-18
WEST POINT HERO IN sAMAR
Former Achievements of Captain
schoenfel of the Fighting Ninth

Former Achievements of Captain
schoefnel of the Fighting Ninth
The war department at Washington
has received cablegram from General
Chaffee at Manila giving an account OK
the engagement near Dapado dap
dapO, Samar, In which Company T..
Ninth infantry. lost seven men killed
and number were wounded. The CA
blegram is as follows:
Jacob II. Smith reports following: Dur
ing scout near Dapado. Samar. Dec. "a.
Captain Francis II. Schoeffel. with de-
tachment OF eighteen men. Company f..
Ninth infantry. was attacked. largo force
bolomen sprlnglng from thickets. Severe
hand TO hand fight ensued. Following
casualties occurred:
Killed-Sergeant John p. Swisher. Cor
poral James Gaughan, Privates John
Maren, Frank McAndrew, Joseph A.
Weippert. George Bedford and one other.
wounded-Captaln Francis H. Schoeffel.
slightly: Corporal John IL. Russell, Pri-
Yates Daniel l. Mcpherson. George Clax-
ton. severely; Arthur Bonnicastle. slight
~. and other missing names later. NO
property lost Enemy driven from Held;
lost severely Langs detachment Philip
pine scouts arrived soon after, assisted
caring for wounded and removing
The cablegrnm from General Chafree
Of Sept. 20, I'm which he announced the
massacre of Company c, Ninth infan-
try. near Balangiga. south Samar. was
not less startling that the dispatch
Just received telling OF practically an
other massacre OF members OF Compa-
nv Z Of the same gallant regiment
In the present disaster eighteen men
were caught In a denle and were rush
ed from ambush by heavy force OF
savages armed with bolos. II was
fight to a finish between bayonet and
bOo.
Captain Frank Schoefrel has won
distinction on other occasions than this
Just reported from Manila. says the
New York Journal.
During the Spanlsh-American war
SchOeffel was one of the first to gain
the summit Of San Juan hill. and In the
relief OF the Picking legation he was In
the van Of the dash Of the Ninth which
cost that regiment It's commander and
other brave men.
Captain Schoeffers record figured
prominently in the investigation OF the
hazing Of Cadet BoOz at West Point.
That episode brought out the fact that
he was the only graduate Of West
Point who had whipped every upper
class man against him while cadet
at the Military academy.
During his four years at West Point
Cadet Schoeffel whipped with bis fists
a whole class OF thirty men. One day
Eve men were pItted against Schoeffel
at once. The bout lasted twenty-six
rounds. At the end they were all tired
but Schoeffel. Captain Schoeffers war
record is In accord with his school day
achievements. and his showing in the
engagement in the Philippines Is no
surprise to his friends.
Captain Schoeffe's home is In Rocb
ester. n. Y. He Is son OF Colonel
Francis A. Schoeffel Of that city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-18
Utrts To Housewives.

A good way TO clean zinc utensils IL
TO dip a piece Of cotton In kerosene
and rub the articles with Il until the
dirt is removed. Dry afterward with
a clean cloth so ss to get rid OF AL
grease.
Absorbent cotton. II IL said. II ep'
piled at once. will prevent any traces
OF a stain being left by oil, milk or
cream spilled on wooden goods
II your floors are not hardwood and
you wish to furnish with rugs, nrst
give them a coat Of paint. then two or
three coats Of varnish. rubbing With
sandpaper and finish With a good oil
Ing and polishing.
Ice cream Is said 10 be an infalliblc
remedy for hlccoughs-
II when ironing q curtain you dis
cover n hole In II. take piece OF the
best part OF an old curtain little
larger than the hole and dip the edges
In cold starch. Then place II over the
hole and afterward iron over H.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-18
CONSUMPTION IN GERMANY
Successful Results of the Open Air
Treatment.

Successful Results of the Open Air
Treatment.
Consul General Mason sends from
Berlin to the state department at
Washington a translation Of report
by the imperial health officer on the
successful results of the open air treat
ment OF consumption in Germany. This
report was requested for the benefit Of
the marine hospital service. and n copy
has been sent TO the surgeon general.
Mr.. Mason notes that the success oil
this treatment has caused the erection
OF a large number OF establishments In
Germany-sxty, with 5000 beds-in
the spring Of 1901. In almost half the
cases the patients had been sick for
less than n year before applying for
admission to the institutions. The av-
erage duration OF treatment was 92.4
days for each patient. Data as to the
final results show that OF each hundred
patients treated S7.7 per cent were dis
charged as cured or improved, SIS per
cent left unImproved. 81 per cent were
worse. and one-haIf of per cent died.
The favorable results were In part due
10 careful selection Of cases suitable
for treatment in the institutions.
The full text Of the report appears In
the public health reports Of Dec. q, Is
sued by the marine hospital service.
page 2S73.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-18
To Clean Ostrich Feathers.

According to an authority. white os-
trich feathers can be cleansed By max
Ing a mixture OF white soap shaved In
to small pieces. boiling water and q
little soda. After this has dissolved
and cooled dip the feathers Into II and
then draw them gently through the
hand, repeating the operation several
times Then rinse thoroughly In clean
water, with a tribe OF blulng added
Shake. dry and curl. Feather curling
however. is work that calls for specinl
training. and amateurish efforts In this
direction are not always successful.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-18

Leather is being utilized In a variety
Of ways for decorative purposes just
now, and one Of the most effective IL 10
the form OF pillows for the collegian'z
room or the bachelors den. Indians
heads ornament some Of these; others
show college colors and devices. Pips
racks In leather are satisfactory from
the decorative point Of view II nothing
else. and the football inkstand In use
full as well as ornamental.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-18
y.lun If cornstalks.

The corn shredder Is teaching the
farmers to save ell the corn fodder they
have. One farmer refused to buy Q
corn reaper because 1t did not cut close
enough to the ground. The Maine
Farmer says that in well grown corr
the lower six inches Of the stalk repre-
sent a ton of fodder TO the acre. wnicn
may be one-tenth Of the crop. Chem
lists have told us that the stalk below
the ear is much more valuable In FOOD
elements per ton than that above the
ear. and when reduced by shredding II
will be all eaten.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-18

The high price Of pork should not be
an inducement to any one to fatten a
good brood SOW this winter. says Amer
ican Agriculturist. II pork Is high now,
II may be expected that good pigs Will
be In demand next spring at good
prices. When we say good brood
SOW. we mean one that is prolific and
of good form. one that Is a good moth
er and raises good pigs To do this she
should not have less than six or seven
pigs at her first litter and give milk
enough to keep them growing until
they are weaned, and she should not
be cross or quarrelsome with them or
with those who take care Of her. for
that Is a fault that usually Increases
with age In hogs and others.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-18
~op THE HOUSEWIFE
Laces For House Furnishing.

From present indications lace prom
ises to be more in vogue than ever for
centerpieces, doilies and decorations for
table linen as we'll ms for the dainty
covers TINT add 80 much to the beauty
Of dressing rooms, battenberg and the
heavy torchons being more extensively
used. One OF the rrettiest Of dresser
covers can be made By heavy linen with
a torchon Insertion two inches wide set
in about two and half inches from
the edge and border of lace to match
that Is put on perfectly hatwith mi
tered corners. Battenberg and renais-
sance lace pieces having q beautiful
flower design embroidered on them are
among the newest things In fancy
work.
Tatting has been resurrected with
other old fashioned things OF the same
period, and those who used TO delight
In weaving the shuttle in and out Ia
fashIoning this delicate work will now
have n chance to take up their old pas
time. II IS combined with fine linen
and makes the lovellest Of table covers.
The most fashionable curtains OF the
moment are of Arabian lace. and as the
tint Of this lace is very peculiar one.
being q duller shade than ecru, they
will be very difficult to initiate. For
the large square windows there Is a
new style Of curtain that Is lambre-
ouIn shaped. II hangs down smooth
and straight from the top. with point
in the center. and the sides continue to
The floor and are looped back. A wide
insertion outlines the sides and con-
Meeting scallop. to which Is gathered a
full ruliie OF this exquisite Arabian
loco
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-18

Unless the owners If the Brooklyn
Baseball club arc wide awake they will
lose that prince OF ball players, the re-
doubtabe Willie Keeler. The sturdy
little outfelder has received n gilt
edged offer from the Detroit club OF
the American league. which he Intends
to accept If the Brooklyn club does not
meet It with one that would make 1t
worth while for him TO remain here.
Business Is business" says Keller.
"and propose to 20 where ! can get
the most money. especially when the
offer Is Of the gilt edged kind made by
the Detroit club"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-18
The Mothers Favorite.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the
mothers favorite. 1t Is pleasant and
safe for children to take and always
cures. II Is intended especially for
coughs, and colds, Group and whooplnp
cough, and Is the best medicine made
for These diseases. There Is not the least
danger In giving 1t IN children for 1t con
tains no opium or other injurious drug
and may be given "A confidently to
babe az TO an adult. For sale by. Bow
man e King
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-18

Crushing corn seems to be satisfac-
tory for calves. colts and all young cat
tie during the average season, particu-
larry II they are being fed to the limit,
says American Agricultural. II Is also
desirable at any season for dairy cows.
Corn and cob meal seem TO be more sat
isfactory than cornmeal because OF the
fact that the cob. while II has no nu-
tritive value. has favorable effect on
the animals stomach. For steers tive
years old and particularly for healthy
hogs It Is doubtful whether any prep
aration OF grain feed Is necessary other
than possibly the Smelling Of the corn
near the end Of the fattening period
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-18
I,vsou Loses His Trainer

II is announced that Thomas w.
Lawson has decided TO quit the turf.
This does not mean that he will go out
of the horse business. bat that he will
pay no attention hereafter to racing
Jimmy Gotcomb. Lawson's trainer
has ended his service in that capacity
and made arrangements to go Into
partnership with Scott Hudson, the
Kentucky driver.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-18

Burns, bruises and cuts are extremely
painful and II neglected often result In
blood poisoning. Children are especially
liable to such mishaps because not so
careful. As q remedy De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve is unequalled. Draws out
the FIRE, stops the pain, soon heals the
wound. Beware OF eounterieits. sure
cure for piles. de Wits Witch Hazel
Salye cured my baby OF eczema after two
physicians gave her up," writes James
Mock, N. Webster. Ind. 1.-THE sores were
60 bad she soiled two to Eve dresses
aday." Bowman and King