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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
A., o,d Hunter,s Advice.

Here is the advice an old hunter
gives to those who may come In I'M
expected contact with bad animals:
"If you are cOrnered by snake
stand motionless and he will never
bite.
IF vicious dog attacks you show
him q knife or some similar instru-
ment, and he will keep out of reach.
A dog can never learn the deadliness
of revolver or a gun, but unless he
has the rabies he knows how to re-
spect knife.
"If a swarm Of wild bees attacks you
stand motiunless and let out all your
breath. Then only few of the swarm
will sting"
This advice should be reversed at
sen. A man who is swimming in shark
infested waters is safe as long as he
kicks about and makes great deal OF
noise. The shark is too timid to ap'
proach anything that looks as If II
meant to fight.
what would you do in case you
were cornered by cinnamon bearE'
some one asked the old hunter
"Say my prayers" he answered To-
conically.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
East Bethel.

j. NJ. Bartlett from Berlin, N. H.,
spent Thanksgiving Day with his family
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Clark and son from
Saco came home for Thanksgiving week.
Mrs. Clark will remain few weeks.
Mr.. Joseph Bean has moved his family
to his farm in this place. He has been in
the employ of the Boston Street Railway
Company for the past twenty-six years.
Miss Hattie Morrill, recently visited
Mr.. and Mrs. n. 8. C0burn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Norway Lake.

Mrs. George Frost has been quite i'll
this week but is better at present.
DR.. and Mrs. E. j. Noyes of Lowell
were at j. L. Partridge's for Thanksgiv-
ing.
Mrs. Henrietta Whitcomb of Water
ford was at her brothers, j. s. Knee
lands, last week.
Norway Lake Woman's Club will meet
at Mrs. C. A. Stephens Dec. I'd.
V. L. Partridge and V. ID. Flood are
deer hunting in St0neham.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
West Brownfield,

Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Merrifield of
South Hiram, Maine, and spending few
weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. bennett.
Mr.. Randall L. Meader called on his
sister one day last week.
School will begin Monday, the S0th.
Miss Josie Walker will teach this term,
and boards with Mrs. A. G. Cram.
Mrs. David Cram is gaining slowly.
Miss Myrtle Jones is working for Mrs.
Laura Cram.
Miss Nina bennett, who has been hav-
ing bad time with her eyes, is improv-
ing slowly.
Mr.. Alvin Cram has bought him a new
10 horse power Almo gasoline engine,
and he thinks of buying . single ma
chine later on in the spring. He has
contracted for lot of saving to do this
winter,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Oxford.

Chas. Davis, the proprietor of High
land Farm, sold thirty-three cows Mon
day. They were sent to Brighton.
Walter Holmes has gone into camp on
the Paul Stone farm to cook for Chas.
Davis logging crew.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Pratt went to
Clinton to spend Thanksgiving with his
mother.
Z. A. Parrot and family went to
Windham to spend Thanksgiving with
Mrs. PARROTS mother.
A masquerade ball was held Wednes-
day evening at Robinson's Hall.
The Christian Endeavor Society sent
Thanksgiving Cheer" to the sick and
aged.
Miss II. Z. Hersey came home on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Nathan McAlister is very sick.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

For Appearances Sake.
Just little Panama,
Just n bluff at fight:
Just GONE u 9. war ships
To make the play look right.
Salt Lake Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
John Barker.
S. STOWE.

John Barker, a prominent citizen of
Bethel, and descendant of one Of the
oldest families of that town, died Tues
day at his home near West Bethel, aged
IS years. Mr.. Barker had served much
in town office, had been a representative
in the legislature, and for one term was
county commissioner, in which position
he served well the interests of the county
and was valuable official. He is sur
viyed by a widow, two sons and two
daughters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Hebron.

Mr.. Isaac Marshall, who died at his
home in East Hebron Saturday, was
buried here Tuesday in their family
lot.
Thanksgiving Day passed very quietly.
The weather was seasOnable but roads
rough.
Mrs. DR.. Donham spent few days in
Portland this week.
The students had poverty sociable
Wednesday evening and the usual good
time.
Ira Bearce is at home from Orono for
a few days this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Fire at Canton Point.

The farm buildings ON the farm for
merly owned by Ephraim Childs at Can
ton Point were entirely destroyed by
fire in the forenoon of Saturday, Nov.
2lst. The house was owned by the
International Paper Co., and occupied
by Mr.. Wilder, who runs a saw mill
near there. The fire caught from de-
fective chimney. A greater part Of the
household goods were saved.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
North St0neliam.

Jonathan Brown of BridgtOn is at
work for VIM. Cannon.
Frank Grover, wife and three children,
from Casco, are visiting his sister, Mrs.
viii Culbert.
Freeland Adams and family from
North Norway visited his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Sylvester Adams, recently.
Freeland shot one deer.
Lottie Luck from Bridgton recently
visited relatives and old schOolmates
here.
School commenced here Monday after
vacation of one week, with the same
teacher, Mrs. Hiram Holt. There is
very small attendance, only five schol-
ars.
Ina Cannon il visiting in Waterford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Denmark.

The Ladies' Circle met with Mrs.
Joseph Colby and Mrs. Geo. W. Gray in
Odd Fellows Hall Wednesday evening.
There was singing, tableaux, etc., and a
fine selection of readings by Miss Walker
of Fryeburg. About Sl2 was received.
Mr.. F. G. Jewett has accepted situa-
ton in Poland, and assumed his duties
Monday, the SOth. Mrs. Jewett will 60
with him for the present.
Rev. Mr.. Palmer and sister have taken
up their abode In the parsonage, which
has been lately repaired.
About thirty couple attended the
Thanksgiving ball in Odd Fellows Hall
Thursday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Grafton.

Our fall term of school, taught by Miss
Lucie Morse of Upton, closed on Wednes-
day, 25th. She taught very good school,
according to reports.
Mrs. G. A. Otis entertained the Circle
on Thursday, Nov. 10. Although our
numbers are small very pleasant time
was passed.
Winter has come upon us in good
earnest.
Berta Brooks has been to Newry for a
weeks visit to relatives.
Ernest Farrar went to Bethel recently
after supplies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

A Guilford correspondent writing to
the Piscataquis Observer, tells OF q
rather novel duel which took place the
other day in the river, just below the
dam. A mink and large eel were dis
covered in deadly combat. The mink
had the eel firmly grasped by the back
of the neck and was trying to drag it
under the mill. The eel was wriggling
and squirming at great rate, occasional
ly dragging the mink completely under
water In Its frantic efforts to free itself.
For q short time it was an open ques-
ton which would conquer, but the mink
finally got the best of the fight and drag
ged the eel under the mill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
BETTER THAN A PLASTER.

A piece Of flannel dampened with
Camberlain's Pain Balm and bound on
the affected parts, is better than plas-
ter for q lame back and for pains In the
side or chest. Pain Balm has no su-
perior a. linlment for the relief of
deep seated, muscular and rheumatic
pains. For sale by Shurtleff & Co.,
South Paris; Stevens, Oxford; Noyes
Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

The Hartford Courant demolishes
one of the numerous Washington ira
ditions. &c rye Washington, Father
of His Country. stopped overnight
once mt the home Of Oliver Ellsworth.
Tradition has 1t that on that suspicious
occasion he took the twin Ellsworth
boys In his lap and was found in the
nursery dandling them on his knees
and singing 10 them the well known
hymn called 1.-The Darby RAM" But
the visit Of General Washington was In
1859, and the twins were born In 1871.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Eir.t Gl... Windaw.

The first glass window In England
was one put in the TeltrOm abbey In
the year $50 A. d. Glass windows did
not come into general use for many
hundred years after that date. AS late
as 1917 the glass easements Of Aims
worth castle were regularly taken down
and packed away whenever the owner
and bis family went Waiting.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Eiah Flour For Food.

The fisheries represent one of Nor
ways chief industries, and quantities
of fish are sold mt very low rates. par
ticularly during summer. One way In
which these are utilized Is by means
of an invention which quickly dries
and pulverizes the flesh Of fresh fish.
The resulting product. called fish -four,
Is easy to transport from one place to
another and has great nutritive value.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Those Dear Girl Friends.

Miss Utaplace-I had my pictures
taken last week. and today got some
of them. They are just as natural as
life
Miss Parcavenue-My. but you bear
up cheerfully under misfortune! Aren't
you going to even bring suit or any
thing?-BaltimOre American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
English Farm Machinery.
England makes but third of the
machinery used by its farmers.
Finger Nails.

Lemon acts on the finger nails with
a wonderful effect. 1t seems to polish
them, at the same time softening the
skin around them marvelously and re-
moving any traces Of Ink, fruit or stain.
Brushing is said to roughen the nails,
and the brush should be used only
when necessary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
JINeLEs AND JEsTs.
A Cold.

Cold.
He has a cold, and lifs no more
Ia fair and radiant as Of yore.
He sees no sunsets gid the sky;
No autumn colors greet the eye;
For him the earth is full Of chilis
And potIons, capsules, salves and pills.
Hot baths and blankets. coughs ana tea1'
Advice and sympathy and sneers;
Red eyes that mark present plight
without the glee Of yesternight, =,
And friends declare, twill soon pc wei
Or else twill kill you; who can tell!
or all the ills life can unfold
His il the worst who has cold!
Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Dickvale.

D. L. Chenery is i'll with pneumonia.
Rev. A. A. Abbott united three couples
in marriage Thanksgiving Day.
Ernest Davenport recently returned
from Four Ponds with handsome 10.
point buck deer which dressed 22d
pounds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
The Grain weisht,

BY an English law passed in 1896 1t
was provided that silver penny. call
ed sterling. should equal in weight
thirty-two wheat grains. well dried
and taken from the center Of the ear.
This is the origin of our grain weight.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
A Card.

We desire to express our sincere graft
tude to the many friends who so kindly
gave US their assistance and sympathy
during our recent great trouble and be.
reavement.
MRS. B. 8. Doe AND CHILDREN.
Paris, Me-, Nov. "a, 1908. =
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

Miss Sarah reads: "'Rev. Mr.. Mari
gold taken to the hospital. victim Of
locom0tor ataxia.' How dreadful!
wonder whether the poor man was run
ever or whether the thing blew up with
him T.-Harpers Monthly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
A Jungle Jest.

One time simian athlete tried
To vault a wide and yawning trench;
He sprained his ankle: then he cried.
"That was first class monkey wrench!
Baltimore News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Kind of Them.

"She says only the noDlest men in all
the land are good enough to kiss her.
ut would take sacrifice. "-Cincin'
natl Commercial Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
"In Haste"

She wrote the note dozen times
Before twas to her taste.
Then copied It most carefully
And signed 1t, yours, in haste"
washington Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
He'd Tell.

How old is Ann? Oh. why endure
Suspense and puzzle one another?
The way to find the answer sure
Is Just to ask AIMS little brother.
New York Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
The Coal SunnlY.

The Coal Supply.
The miner digs into the earth
For all the coal we get.
] dig into my pocketbook,
And that seems harder yet.
Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Not In His Line,

"Do you keep burnt leather goods"
"No'm; you will find them down on
the next block There's fire sale
there."-Leslie's Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Her Estimate.

Husband-How much will 1t cost to
give that dinner party!
Wife-How much have you got?-
Detroit Free Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

Inevitable Inference.
"You see, it's an exceptional case"
"Ah! Then it's your case, Of course"
Chicago Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Sea Level.

Sea level Is level only in the imagi-
nation. For instance, the water in the
bay Of Bengal is 300 feet higher than
the surface of the Indian ocean. and
along the Pacific coast Of South Amer.
lea the sea is often 200 feet higher than
its lowest surface. The differences re-
suit from the attractive power of great
mountain ranges.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
LAZY Season.

The book Of nature would read
And get q lesson from each tree.
I always walt, however. till
Kind autumn turns the leaves foI
me.
Judge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
R,oxraubical Literature.

Lives Of great men all remind us
That the cash must soon be found.
For It's broke they always find us
When the agents come around.
Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
His Lucky Day.

"The old lady'll give you hail COlum'
bia for betting OH horse race"
mo, she won't. This time l wOn."-
Atlanta Constitution.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

The lass who turns to literature
The aching heart she sometimes wrings'
With speech and manners 50 demure.
How can she think such awful things?
Denver News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Coming Events.

Dec. l.2s.-Annual Meeting, Maine Dairymen's
Association, DoSax. -
Dec. s.-Annual meeting OF OXFORD POMONA
Grange, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Rack ARain.

The summer time has had Its day,
The wintry blasts now head this way.
And harshest voices gruffiy say.
shut that door,"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

Van Quizz-Are you on good terms
with your wifes relatives?
Fitz- Bile-The best In the world. !
don't know them.-New Orleans Times
Democrat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Whats.

"Why are you stopping? You didn't
run over that man."
81 know it. just want to see what
ais the steering gear."-Puck.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

"Have you held public Office long"
mo I'm still comparatively poor
man."-Brooklyn Life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
His Oner.

Brown-That man is great wrestler.
He offers 500 to any man who can
throw him.
Jones-That's a standing offer. then,
I suppose.-YOnkers Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

Cleverton-For man who has been
in love with ten girls in three weeks
you look pretty well.
Dashaway-Yes; I've been getting
regular and systematic exercise.-Life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Every wide-Awake Farmer.
Sleigh Heaters.
Ladies Neckwear.
Wrlght's Health Underwear.
VIM. C. Lesvitt.
The Holidays.
The VIM. Tell Flour.
Nothing so good.
Sheriff's sale.
Study Mankind.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Looking Forward.

almost hate
My sister Hates
Blue eyes and curling tresses.
As time goes by
know that
Must grow to wear her dresses.
New York Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

A man is never too old to learn, but
sometimes he is too young to realize 1t.
Record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
What Mary Had.

What Mary Had.
Mary had a little lamb.
Likewise an oyster stew.
Salad. cake, a piece Of pie
And a bottle Of pale brew;
Then a few hours later
She had q doctor too.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-03
MUST BORROW MILLIONS.
Cuba Seems to Be in Desperate Finan-
cial Straits.

Washington, Dec. 2.-Mr. Squiers.
United States minister to Cuba, called
It the state department today to dis
cuss the Cuban situation with Secretary
Hay. President Palma is striving to adj
Just the claims of the veterans of the
Cuban army for back pay butts con-
frOnted with an enormous increase in
the amount of these claims. which orig
inally was about 100000 in the aggre-
gate, and have now increased to S52,-
100000. In addition, the civilians who
were employed by the revolutionary
government before Cuban independence
was achieved have united to present
their claims for compensation the al
lowance Of which would Increase the
total amount which the Cuban govern
ment must borrow to not less than S75,-
00C 900.
The committee which was appointed
TO float a loan OF S35. 000. 900 has returned
To Havana and is now seeking to modi-
~ he conditions of the loan TO make it
acc. )table TO New York and European
dnanciers, mainly in the direction of in
creasing the interest from per cent TO
about 6 or per cent, or of lowering be
low the 90 per cent mark the proposed
amount for which the bonds were TO be
placed on the market
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-03
CONF PEELED To
JUMP FOR LIFE
Many Students in Bed When Ct
tawa University Caught Fire.
PRIEST FATALLY INJURED
MANY OTHERS BADLY BRUISED
OR BURNED.

Ottawa, ont, Dec. 2.-The Ottawa
university in this city was totally de-
stroyed by fire early today. All that
remains of the magnificent stone build
ing. which was one of the sights of
the eastern part of the city. are por-
. lions OF the walls. The loss is from
$4,000 20 100000; insurance 500. 900.
lt viii be two years before the building
can be rebuilt, and meantime IL VIII be
impossible TO get a place suitable to
carry on the work of the institution.
There were $50 students az the univer-
slJy, which was a Roman Catholic in
stttutton- Many of the students were
from the United States. principally from
the New England states
The fire started at o'clock. while
most of the students were at break
IasL- These escaped easily. num-
Der who We're still abed had to take 10
the tire escapes I'm their night clothes
or jump into blankets held out by the
fremen- The fire escapes We're all on
one side of the structure and those who
slept on the other side could not reach
them. They had TO jump, some of them
from the fourth and NTH stories. Sew
eral students were injured, but no one
was seriously hurt. Two priests, how
ever, were seriously injured. and Fa-
lher Boyon is not expected to live He
was on the first story. He could not
reach the fire escape and was forced to
jump. lie fell on a veranda, landing on
his shoulder. and afterwards rolled to
the ground. striking on his head.
Father FOlham. who was on the
fourth floor, ieaped into a blanket and
Ustajned injuries 30 his side but viii
recover. Father McGurty was burned
Cu the head and arms, but rot seriously
injured. An old woman, a servant
jumped from the fifth story and was
badly hurt. S Harvey. a student from
Brunswick, Me, aw0ke only when his
bed was on fire. He sprang 60 the win
dow and, climbing outside. hung 20 the
sill for fifteen minutes, when he was
taken down safely by the fremen. A
student named Cullen jumped from the
fourth story with his glasses on and his
face was cut. Miss Dupus, a domestic,
as badly injured The students lost
al their effects 1t is expected that all
win recover except Father Boyon.
The fire is supposed to have resulted
from a burning cigarette. A library Of
10000 volumes was destroyed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-03
MAYOR OF DEATH HOUSE.
Honors of Sing Sing Conferred Upon
Murderer Patrick.

New York, Dec. albert T. Patrick,
an inmate of Sing Sing prison, where he
has been for some time under sentence
Of death for the murder of William
Marsh Rice, the aged Texas millionaire,
whose property he is alleged to have
coveted, has been reelected mayor
Of the death house. He already has
served nearly year in that important
office
Patrick has nine companions. but one
refused to vote. Being q lawyer. he
prepared his own case for the court OF
appeals. and has aided the condemned
men i'm their efforts to secure new trials.
All questions of importance are referred
to him and he passes upon them just
as city magistrate would under other
circumstances. Patrick thanked his fell
lows for the faith they had i'm him and
assured them that he would try to rule
with fairness and to their entire sat
isfaction. Condemned prisoners are not
Permitted to visit one another Each
exercises in mis- own cell and is taken
out but once a week Therefore. the
powers Of the mayor are great. If two
Of the inmates want to play checkers,
/ it is necessary for all the others to be
quiet This and questions of a similar
nature invariably are decided by the
mayor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-03
ORDERED DEPORIEO.
Insane Persons Cannot Land Even
For Treat rnenf

ECI treatment
san Francisco. Dec. 2.-Immigration
Inspector q. De La Tore. 5r.. boarded
the Pacific Mail steamer City of Para
on her arrival from Panama and way
ports today, and stopped the landing OF
Fernando Gahegos, an insane son OF
Salvador GallegOs, formerly minister
Of Salvador at Washington and also al
Berlin.
II was represented to Inspector Dc
La Tore that the young man was of a
distinguished family, and wished TO be
admitted TO the United States merely
to be treated in a sanitarium- The
Immigration officer answered that the
Jaw fOTbids the landing of insane per
sons without regard to condition in
life
The Salvadorean consul viii appeal
to Commissioner Of immigration Hart
North, and If this is unsuccessful an
appeal VIII be made through the Sal
vadorean minister at Washington TO
take some action.
Salvador GaHegos, father Of the boy,
.s a millionaire several times over. be
ms one OF the weaIthiest coffee planters
in Central America. IT ia stated by
passengers that young GaIegos was
very violent on the trip. Salvador Cal
legos, brother. and attendant of the in
sane youth was also ordered deported.
in accordance with the terms of the
law.