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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-13
PAPERS NEVER MENTION IT.
A PECULIAR CONDITION OF THINGS,
THE REVELATION OF WHICH WILL
PROBABLY SURPRISE MOST READERS.
DENMARK, MAY 1, 1901.

DENMARK, MAY /, 1901.
Editor Democrat:
have been subscriber of the Demo
crat a number of years, have read quite
number of other Maine papers, but
have never seen o single Maine paper,
that has ever had word, line or syllable
to say in praise of, or for, or in behalf OF
the old soldiers, or in favor OF the pen.
sion laws, or for the poor old crippled
soldiers, their widows or orphans. l
will speak of Denmark. 1t has always
been little inclined to Copperheadism,
strong Democratic town. While all
Democrats are not coppery, lots of them
in Denmark are given to that particular
color. I have seldom met Republican
that was colored little, but have met
few that got the color by reading the
Eastern Argus.
The class of men in this town who, dur
ing the drafts in the time of the Re-
bellion, skipped to Canada or had vari-
cose veins, or dependent parents that
couldn't be left, are now the men above
mentioned, who are cursing the old
pensioners, and damning. the pension
laws, and men who made the laws-who
are always upholding and extolling the
man Evans, Ex-Commissioner of Pen
sions, because he has been pension
hater from the word 60. He has ignored
the pension laws that Congress has
passed from time to time. He has from
the beginning of his service in the pen
sion bureau, done all he could do, to
blockade pensions. He has ignored
the reports of our examining boards in
thousands of cases, and the poor old
soldier, or his widow and orphans, have
had no place in the heart of Evans for
what they are rightfully entitled to by |
the pension laws. In order for person
who is entitled to get pension, he or
she must furnish proof enough to hang
a man, and the chances are all against the
claimant for pension or increase OF
pension. =,
Maine sent into the army during the
war of the Rebellion seventy-two thou
sand one hundred and fourteen men,
az, 1!4), and don't think there are ten |
men in town who know that Maine ever
sent a bakers dozen, and all this igno-
rance because our state papers tell moth
ing to give them information on the sub
ject. was soldier in Co. G, Fifth Maine
Regiment, served nineteen and one-half
months. was in nine battles of the 2, 1850
battles fought during the war of the
and now have not written half
| want to. If you please to print this
will give you more items hereafter.
OLD SOLDIER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-13
REVEALS A GREAT SECRET

1t is often asked how such startling
cures, that puzzle the best physicians,
are effected by DR.. Kings New Discoy,
ery for Consumption. Here's the secret
It cuts out the phlegm and germ-infect'
ed mucus, and let's the life-giving oxygen
enrich and vitalize the blood. 1t heals
the inflamed, cough-worn throat and
lungs. Hard colds and stubborn coughs
soon yield to Dr. Kings New Discovery
The most infallible remedy for all Throat
and Lung diseases. Guaranteed bottles
soc. and Sl.OO. Trial bottles free al
Shurtleff & Co.'s, South Paris; Noye'
Drug Store. NORWAY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-13
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Republican County Committee
met at the court house Friday, and de-
cided to hold the county convention on
Wednesday, June Is, at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
at the court house at South Paris. The
basis of representation will be as usual,
according to the gubernatorial vote in
1900, and the convention will consist OF
10 delegates. Hon. John S. Harlow oil
Dixfield will be temporary chairman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-13
HOLDS UP A CONGRESSMAN.

Sat the end of the campaign" writes
Champ Clark, Missouri's brilliant con-
gresham, from overwork, nervous
tension, loss of sleep and constant speak
ing had about utterly collapsed. 1t
seemed that all the organs in my body
were out of order, but three bottles OF
Electric Bitters made me all right. It's
the best all-around medicine ever sold
over druggists counter" Over-work'
ed. rundown men and sickly women
cain splendid health and vitality from
Electric Bitters. Try them. Only 5Oc
Guaranteed by Shurtleff & Co., South
Pars; Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-13
CASE BALL.
PARIS HIGH SCHOOL LOSES TO LEAvITT
INsTlTUTE.-NORwAY HIGH WINS A
GAME FROM GoULD's.

Paris High School played Leavitt In
stitute at Turner Saturday and lost
its second game. An accident in the
second inning was responsible for the
loss of the game. In the first inning
Paris earned one run and shut out Leav-
lit. In the second inning, with the first
man out and two strikes on the second
man, Capt. Fletcher got hit on the finger,
the same one that was injured in the
game Fast Day. There being nothing
on the ground to do the finger up with,
he was obliged to 60 to the doctor, and
Kenney took his place. When he re-
turned two innings later the captain Of
the Leavitt team would not allow him to
return to his position. After this the
Paris boys became discouraged and
played very uphill game. They will
endeavOr to arrange return game to be
played at Paris some time before the
end of the season. Score 10 to 2.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-13
CARD;

We wish to thank those who assisted
us while our buildings were burning, fol
the careful manner in which our fur.
uiture was removed from and returned
to the house, and especially those by
whose courage, energy and persistence
the fire was checked, and the main par,
of the house was saved for US.
j. F. KING AND FAMILY.
South Paris, May IL, 1902.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-13
WHAT THIN FOLKS NEED

Isa greater power of digesting and
assimilating food. For them DR.. King s
New Life Pills work wonders. They
tone and regulate the digestive organs,
gently expel all poisons from the sys-
tenn, enrich the blood, improve appetite,
make healthy flesh. Only 25c at Shurt'
left & Co., South Paris; Noyes Drug
Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-13
srANn LIKE A STONE WALL

Between your children and the tortures
of itching and burning eczema, scald,
head or other skin diseases
why, by using Bucklen's Arnica Salve
earth's greatest healer. Quickest cure
for Ulcers, Fever Sores, Salt Rheum
Cuts, Burns or Bruises. Infallible fol
piles. Csc. at F. A. Shurtleff q Co.
South Paris; Noyes Drug Store, Nor
way. drug stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-13
R,IMeoRp NATIONAL BANK.

The capital stock of the Rumford
National Bank, S75, 200. has all been sub
scribed, and at q recent meeting OF the
stockholders the following officers were
elected:
President-Aretas E. Stearns.
Vice. President-Gershon p. Bickford.
Cashier-Leand II. Lane.
Directora-Alden z. Gates, John J. Calhoun,
DIR. j. Abbott Niles. DR.. Chas. u. Bisbee. or.
Vile j. Gonya, Rumford Falls; Hosea =. Whit
man. Mexico; DR.. K. H. Andrews, West Sumner
Lucian G. Bates, New Haven, Ct, and +. w
Sanboru. Norway.
It is now expected that the bank will
begin business about the middle Of June
The banking rooms will be In Gates
Block. :.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-13
BORN.

In Buckfeld, May 8, to the wife OF Charlie
Bowen, a son.
In Canton, May !, to the wife of Georg
Bryant a son. -, ?,
In Gilead. May l, to the wife of Rev. W. IL
IIotze, u daughter.
In stow, Apr 20, to the wife of Clifford Emery
a daughter.
In Kezar Falls, May 5, to the wife of Ormal
l.. Stanley, a daughter.
French, daughter.
In West Fryeburg, Apr. %, to the wife o
Richard f. Webster, a son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-13
MARRIED..

In South Paris. May 10, by the Rev. A: w
Pottle, Mr.. Walter Irwin Allard of Cambridge
Mass, and Miss Eva Martha Robinson of Soutl
Paris.
In Portland, Nav :, by Rev. Smith Baker, ID
d., Mr. Webster Williams of South Paris ant
Mrs. Sylvia Lillian Courtney Of Portland:
In Blu kheld, May 8. by Rev. b. +. Turner
Mr. Fred Holland and Miss Bessie Moore. :,
In Mechanic Falls. May |, by Rev. VIM.
Gaskln, Mr.. Lendal II. Dunn of Poland ant
Miss Edith l.. Perkins of Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-13
LEAYlTT INsTITt TIE.

Score by Innings.
8 9-TOta
Leavitt Institute, Il 4 S x-l5
P.H S.,l 0 0 o o 0 l-2
Base on balls, by Parlin 5, by Dorr 9; hit by
pitched ball by Parlin J, by Dorr l. struck out
by Parlin 4. by Dorr TO- Umpire, Bean. Scorer,
Thayer.
At the fair grounds Saturday after
noon Norway High School defeated
Gould's Academy by score of 10 to I.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-13

The seats for Pinafore will go Oh sale
Monday, May 10th, at Shurtleff's drug
store. Reserved seats IS cents. Be
sure and get your seats early.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-13
PENSION MATTERS

Renewal of widows pension of $1,000
per month has been granted to Elizabeth
! Hamilton, East Peru.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-13
TEACHERS CONVENTION.

The Oxford County Teachers Asso-
citation will hold it's annual convention
at Bethel, Friday and Saturday, May 10
and II. Programme as follows:
FRIDAY, IL AN.
Address OF Welcome,
Supt. II. H. Hastings, Bethel.
Response, Supt. Payson Smith, Rnmford.
Business Session.
School Improvement League Conference.
Conducted by State Pre- Smith of Rumford.
Geography in the Grammar Grades.
The Ideal Teacher from the Par nt's Point OF
View, Rev. F. r. Barton.
Mrs. j. G. GehriDg,
Mrs. A. K. Herrick.
SPIN.
Lecture, Pres. White OF Colby College
SATURDAY, $50 A n.
Drawing In its Application to Nature Study.
Miss Jennie E. Boody, Lewiston.
Busy Work for the Primary Scholars,
Miss Hattie Leach, South Paris.
Are the College Requirements In Mathematics
too Difficult for Our High Schools? Dis
cussion opened by
V. M. whitman. Norway,
A. NJ. Rollins, Norway.
Question BOX, Conducted by
Pres. +. f. Hanscom. Bethel.
w. L. GRAY, SOUTH PARIS,
SARAH l.. STAPLES, NORWAY,
MERIIE Il. MAXIM. SOUTH PARIS,
Com. Of Arrangements.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-13
GOITT.n ACADEMY
Totals,

Two base hit. Finpey; struck out by Rich Is,
by Carter 3; passed ball Keene /; hit by pitched
balls by Rich 2. Time hour 50 minutes Um-
pire. Rogers. Scorer. Rollins.
Paris High School and Gould's Acad-
envy will play two games next Friday
and Saturday. The first game scheduled
between these two teams, on the Goth of
April, was cancelled on account of rain,
so an additional game was arranged for
Friday, when school will be suspended
for the meeting of the Teachers Asso-
citation. The game Friday will be at
Bethel, and Saturday at the fair grounds
nj South Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-13
OXFORD POMONA GRANGE.

Oxford Co. Pomona Grange will hold
its June meeting at Otisfield Gore on the
first Tuesday. Program:
Routine Work.
Conterr; ng 9Th degree In full.
Resolved, That the mothers should have more
voice In school matters
Recitation frederic Robbie Grange
PAM Norway Grange.
song Crooked River Grange.
paner Paris Grange.
Question, What grange exercises are the most
productive OF mental development?
Recitation, Casco Srause
Music, Abbott ana FRANK Nor""s :
j. A. ROBERTS, SEC.
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LOST.

In South Paris Village, black and green lap.
robe. A suitable reward will be paid II returned
t the Democrat Office.
May Il, 1902
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-13
LOST

Between South Paris and Paris Hin q
lunch OF KEYS The finder will be suitably
rewarded by leaving same at the Democrat
Ofice, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-13
The Oxford Democrat.
SOUTH PARIS.

SOUTH PARIS POST OFFICE.
ONCE Hours s 90 to 90 A. n; 500 A. =. to
40 Y. N.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-03
THIS MORNINGS NEWS
THE G1sT OF THE LATEST DISPATCHES

Thirty-two women golfers are play
ing for the national championship at
the Country club course at Brookline,
Mass, this week.
Miss Alice Hay, second daughter of
Secretary of State John Hay, and James
w. Wordsworth of Geneseo, n Y, were
married Wednesday at The Fells, Lake
Sunapee, the summer home of the
brides father.
The stock market, utterly demoral-
lied Monday, made sensational re-
covery Wednesday owing to the remov-
al of the restraint on bank reserves by
the treasury department and the re-
ports of prospective settlement of the
coal strike.
The Democratic state convention at
Saratoga, n y, Wednesday nomi-
mated Bird S. Coler for governor and
Charles n. Bulger of Oswego for lieu
tenant governor. Mr. Coler received
444 of the 40 votes of the convention.
Three of the six remaining votes were
not recorded because the convention in
obedience to public sentiment, decided
that neither William S. Devery nor
Frank j. Goodwin, the leaders of the
contesting delegations from the Ninth
Manhattan district. should sit in the
convention. The platform of the con-
vention declared in favor of curbing
the trusts, revising the tariff, taking
the anthracite mines through the pow
er of eminent domain and improving
the canals.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-03
The President Calls a Strike Conference.

President Roosevelt has invited the
coal operators and President Mitchell
to meet him at a conference on the
coal situation this morning in Wash
ington. The operators say they will
make no concession and the striking
miners believe the conference will end
in a victory for them. Both sides ex-
press themselves as favorable to the
conference. The operators say they
will suggest that the president send
federal troops TO protect the men who
are willing to work. The president
sent kilograms to six presidents of an
thracite coal companies and one to
John Mitchell, the, bodies of which
were identical, and stated that he
wished to see them ''in regard to the
failure of the coal supply which has
become a matter of vital concern to
the whole nation. Attorney General
Knox will attend the conference.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-03
DRUNK AND DESPERATE.
Attempted Suicide of Son of Vermont
Families,

Clarence Thurston, son of former
United States Senator John NJ Thurs
ton. attempted suicide at st. Louis,
Mo-, Wednesday morning by turning
ON the gas in his apartments in the
Hotel Franklin. He was taken to the
city hospital where he was soon out
of danger. He said he made the at
tempt while under the influence of Ii
quor: that he had fallen into financial
difficulties, and inability to meet his
obligations rendered him desperate.
Thurston is graduate of Harvard, %
years old, and was former secretary of
the American Legation at Buenos
Ayres, Argentina. His father is now
in Hawaii as a representative of the
Worlds Fair Commission. John NJ.
Thurston was born in Montpelier, Aug.
u, 1S41. His father family moved to
Wisconsin in 1851. He married Miss
Martha Poland, daughter of Col. Luther
Poland of Omaha. Neb. whose family
were. like her husbands, originally
from Vermont
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-03
WINDHAM COUNTY COURT.
Nearly All the Business Transacted-Jury Dis
charged Last Night and Adjournment TAX
en- Until MondaY-List Of Divorces.

| In the case of John A. Davis of Do
yer against W. H. Churchill, apt. of
Dover. the trial of which commenced
on Friday, the jury brought in YER
| dict Tuesday morning for S47. 3S for the
/ plaintiff This was an action brought
by plaintiff to recover bill for saving
I lumber for defendant. The defendant
claimed damage on the ground that the
/ lumber was not sawed according to
contract. O. Z. Butterfeld for plain
tiff and c. S. Chase for defendant.
The case of State VS.. Jounotta of
Bellows Falls for stealing one box of
coffee of the value of 81 and one bottle
of whiskey of the value of 81 from the
Boston Il Maine railroad freight car
was tried Tuesday, the jury bringing
in verdict of guilty Tuesday evening.
Jounotta was in the employ of the
railroad and the evidence of state was
to the effect that by virtue of a search
warrant the little box of coffee was
found in Jounotta' house, the box be-
ing the same kind found in cars broken
open at the transfer in North Walpole.
AS to the whiskey, the state put in evi-
dence the admissions of Jounnotta to
States Attorney Weston, Deputy Sher-
of Boston 4 Maine railroad The de-
fendant put in no evidence in defense.
States Attorney Weston and Fits for
state. Ryder and Williams for respond
ent.
Wednesday there was a hearing of
the case of Bay State Installment Co.
vs.. c. c. Turner. This was an action
of replevin brought by the company to
recover some clocks, rugs, ETC., turned
over to Mr.. Turner by one Wilson, who
had been selling for the company and
boarding at the Brattleboro House and
owed a bill to House The company
claimed that Wilson was selling on
commission and had no authority to
turn the goods over for his bill. De
fendant insisted that there was no evil
dence of such limitation of Wilson's
authority and that the goods had been
taken in payment of the bill. The
Jury found for the plaintiff. Barber
for plaintiff, Fits and Gibson for
Turner.
The jury was discharged yesterday
and court adjourned last night until
Monday.
Divorces granted-Philip Clough VS..
Estella G.. Clough, for wilful deser-
ton: Chas. +. Horton vs.. Nellie Hor-
ton, for wilful desertion: Carrie B.
Whitman vs. Frank +. Whitman for
wilful desertion James b. Allbee VS..
Isabelle VI. Allbee, for wilful deser-
tion: Frank Fuller VS.. Helen Fuller,
for intolerable severity.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-03
SPECIAL. NOTICES.
NOW is THE SEASON

of the year to have your chimneys cleaned We
have a full line of tools for doing this work.
Orders left at 81 High street will receive prompt
attention McNEIGH BROS, Brattlehoro Vt.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-03
TO RENT
Very Desirable Front Office in Hooker Block

Ills office j. ON the first floor. There is par
tNl'I making two rooms which partltlnh al al
~ i'inHvrl if desired. Moderate rent chai se"'
I'liait % DO own heating and lightlng'
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-03
FOR SALE.

t'pt >ALE-PIgs, at reasonable prices 70
D. NNLKEB, nummerston, VI
t'aE >ALE-One bay horse, sound anu kil,,. ,li,
a " DO work in any harness. saie ioI LAY ia1s
~ drive anywhere. Not afraid of automohlles
u electric cars Weight about 1150. Apply 70
n >. III, HNoND, Guilford Spring Farm S,.s
-'Iu Center, VT. S-A
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-03

,~TFD-A CHEAP Farm not to be far from
M - N.S.;i-aad one with old fashioned house
,,rNaFs.,rad with large chimney and fire place.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-03

The House of Representatives was
called 10 order at 10 30 o clock Wednes-
day morning by Hon. Fred A. How
land. secretary of state. devotional SER
vices being conducted by Rev. L. F.
Reed of Montpelier. Representatives
elect TO the number of 232 answered to
the roll call. The election of speaker
was first attended TO, and three cardi-
dates for the office were presented J.
H. Merrifield of Newfane. by Mr.. Dartt
of Springfield; Eli H. Porter of Will
mington by Mr.. Bundy of St. Johns
bury and L. H. Ellis of Fairhaven by
Mr. Moorehouse of West Haven. Mr..
Adams of Marlboro seconded the first
nomination, DR.. Conland of Brattle
boro and Mr.. O'Sullivan of St. Albans
the second and Mr.. Walker of Benson
the third
Tho ballot raSI1ltp1
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-03
GEN. MCCULLOUGH CHOSEN
FOR VERMONT'S NEXT GOVERNOR BY JOINT ASSEMBLY
OF THE LEGISLATURE.

He Wins Easily the First Ballot by Majority of Sixty-Eec-
ton Committee Refused to Canvass Votes of the Towns
Tame Ending of Long and Exciting Campag gn-John
H. Menied of Newfane Elected Speaker of the House
and c. W. Brownell President of the Senate with Little
Opposition-Summay of Proceedings in Both Houses
License and Caucus Reform Bills Promptly Introduced.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-03
The ballot resulted

! and Mr.. Merritield was declared elect
ed. Mr.. Merritield. after being sworn,
made an earnest but modest speech,
| referring TO the questions of unusual
/ interest and importance on which the
House must act: and the widely diff
/ ferent views its members held on these
questions. To harmornize these views
on a just basis, he urged that the pur-
pose of attaining the greatest possible
/ public good be placed uppermost, and
that personal preference be sunk be-
hind the pledge of fealty TO state and
country.
Two candidates for clerk were pre-
sented; Thomas c. Cheney of Nor
risville and Frederick p Carleton of
Montpelier. Mr.. Cheney was elected,
receiving two votes more than was nee
essarv for choice The oath of Office
was then administered to the members.
Rev. H. H. White of Addison was then
elected chaplain and this committee
on rules was announced: Mr.. Dart of
Springfield. Mr.. Battell of Middlebury
and Mr.. Porter of Wilmington.
The drawing of seats occurred in the
afternoon. These appointments were
announced: L. B. johnson, Randolph,
and j. ". Sault, St. Johnsbury, Off
cial House reporters; Fred L. Hamil-
ton of Salisbury and Charles Plumley
of Mortified. clerks assistants
Mr.. Peck of Brandon offered a reso-
luton reciting the provisions of the
state constitution relating TO the sort
ing and counting of votes for state Off
GERS: alleging that inaccuracies in the
vote as shown by town clerks certifi-
Gates exist: and providing that the
committee appointed by the House to
canvass votes call for the same and
make use of them in determining the
vote, but the resolution was proLlptly
tabled.
Mr.. Porter of Wilmington introduced
joint resolution, relating to the APP
pointment of a committee TO canvass
the votes for judges of probate, jus
ticeS of the peace and county officers,
which was adopted.
The houses convened in joint assem-
bly, at 4 % Wednesday. The Joint can
vassing committee submitted a report
showing the vote for state officers as
given by the secretary of state, and
declaring that no person having re-
ceived majority of the votes cast for
governor and lieutenant governor. there
was no election 10y the freemen. John I
L. Bacon. treasurer, Frederick q. Z
Fleetwood. secretary of state, and Hor- ,
ace F. Graham, auditor of the state, I
were declared elected, having received /
a majority of the votes. Mr.. Ellis of .
Fairhaven then presented a minority 4
report from the joint canvassing com
mittee but ii was promptly declared /
not in order. The presiding officer
then stated that it was the duty of
the general assembly to elect the gov
ernor and lieutenant-g governor at this
time and the constitutional provision
governing such election was read, the
officer ruling that no blank
-. t,s.h.h