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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

For sick headache try Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets; They will
ward off the attack If taken in time
For sale by Shurtleff & Co., South Paris
Stevens, Oxford; Noyes Drug Store, Nor
way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
Green wood.

The visitors at the Bennett place. thus
far this week, have been Mrs. i. W. Swan
with her little girl, and Mont Bryant OF
Freeport, who is up here with his bride.
George Brooks has moved into the
James German house, and Will Swan
has moved into the house formerly own
ed by A. X. Hicks, near the sawmill.
The National Sportsman is the title
of an illustrated magazine printed
monthly in Boston, and is just what its
name implies; IL the copy now lying be-
fore US is fair sample, as it claims to
be, il must be interesting reading TO al
those who care for that species of liter
ature.
But wasn't that moon and Jupiter
light last Tuesday evening just charm.
ing, though? If Venus had been evening
star, and thus enhanced the celestial
scenery, it must have been equal to any.
thing oAthe kind that our first parents
ever looked upon in Eden. Our young
craft saw it and went out on an evening
visit.
The bean crop has been called about
the same as failure all the way along,
and now that they are harvested the crop
proves to be from 10 to 25 per cent of an
average.
The apple crop is already familiar to
all, but Daniel Bryant has one tree that
deserves particular mention. Although
not more than an average in size they
picked Is barrels of apples from it, all
heaping full, which means, Mr.. Bryant
says, 40 bushels at least.
Newton c. Herrick's funeral occurred
on Sunday, the LIST inst, conducted by
the undertaken, Frank Andrews of
Woodstock; divine services by Rev. Miss
Minard of North Paris, who delivered a
very able address from the words: $50
teach us to number our days that we
may apply our hearts unto wisdom"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

Those who complain most are most
70 be complained of.-Hsnzy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

The Kelley Institute in Portland, Me-,
on Munjoy Hill, Is successfully curing
drunkards and drug users.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

TEKs. Ell 20 a year n paid strictly IN advance
Otherwise o. al year. single copies oents'
ApvERrI-s NENrs 90 Al iegAl advertisement.
are Given thrce consecutive Insertions TOR tl-o
per Inch IN length Of column. Special CONTRACTS
made with local transient and yearly aaNefus
ere.
jon PRINTING New type. fast presses. steam
power oxpcrtcnocd workmcn and low prices
combine u make this department of our ousi
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

Your troubles are not interesting IN
less you are rich.-Schoolmaster.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
East Hebron.

The Freewill Baptist quarterly meet
ing commenced Tuesday evening with
the ordination of Rev. Mr.. Kelley. The
sermon for the occasion was by Rev. j.
B. Jordan, who formerly labored in this
place when engaged as an evangelist and
did very successful work here for
several years prior to his ordination.
The BowdOin quarterly meeting furnish
ed an unusual number of clergymen,
more than on any previous occasion.
The service has been very interesting
and well attended for this busy season.
The church has recently been repaired
and frescoed, giving an improvement to
the looks and comfort.
Many strangers have been here the
past week with old friends and acquaint-
ances.
C. F. McKenney is with his daughter,
Mrs. B. B. Holmes, in North Auburn, to
remain until repairs on his room are
finished.
Alice Davis has returned to Lynn and
is invited to st. Louis to remain until
after the fair is over.
Fl. A. Record is at work a part of
each day, but cannot work through the
day.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Woodward was in the
place last Wednesday for short time.
Miss Mary Warren's health has gained
of late, and she attended meeting by
staying with friends near the church
during the session.
Dea. Fuller is very feeble again and
fears he shall have another winter of
suffering as he did last winter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

junoely
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29

dress but they sat on shaTs suTPeRGea 5s 9 na hs
1ert he ;pIefes and dishes were likewise drawn up
to the diners, and the walters were on sOl'S'
recent outbreak Of the suicide mania in Lon
don has stirred English people to sense Of alarm
and pity. There has been. Il seems. a marked ana
steady increase in the number Of seIf-oesuoyeIs'
Il Is particularly distressing 10 IND that 70 per
cent Of those who take their lives in England are
women Correlative TO these facts is the increase
In missing people Up 10 the corresponding
period Of last year, when the suicide statstlcs
were gathered. there were only twenty hldfIIeu
women among the missing" against nifty TINS
year. So alarming an increase must De que 70
some cause One would like to know what It Is
IN connection with this problem II Is curious 70
note thai - per cent 81 the people Wy -
nysteriousy dark. This Is not less curious thal
iess s1nder the influence Of whatever forces that
are al work cause disappearance than are mos
the answer is similar to that. Of the mmemorlaI
question Why dc so many more Wh'te SiF+p se'
killed than black?
N the furry Of wind and rain that visited the
CITY the other afternoon. male shopper emerging
from department store with parcel urrorells
and q cane obugngly held open one Of the swing
ing doors for the woman at his elbow TO pass
through. Seeing this. feminine shoppers Just
behind her crowded ~ get the benefit Of such
favor. Their hurried movement attracted the at
tention Of several others whose hands were also
occupied with skirt holding and parcels, and they.
too made for the door Again and again had the dis
asrously courteous male shopper essayed TO release
his grasp on the door. often with groan had
refrained as no outgoing woman offered TO put
forth hand relieve him Five had thus made
use of him before he found his breath. But,
madam" he painted 10 the innocent sixth, who
really unaware OF his existence or his enforced
service. do you expect me to stand here all day
for your convenience Why don't you hold the
door,
What business have you TO address me In that
fashfnn?' returned the unwilling offender sharply.
Nobody asked you open the door for me-. Mean
while more parcel laden purchasers had crowded
into the doorway and without letting the heavy
frame loose in their very faces the man could not
let 20. We'll. you're standing just where 1t VIII
hit you don't hold st open. returned the martyr
futfiely when q floor walker appeared on the scene
and asked what the matter Why can't
let go this door" funed the man Why not?
i-nocentlv inquired the employe, inspecting the
doorholder's fingers. Then the grin audible went
around the group and the martyr fed precipltatey.
leaving ne other man with the burden % the door
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
COMMENCEMENT AT ST. mARps.

The commencement exercises were closed yeste--
day morning at St Mays School No East Forty
sixth-st. Bishop Potter's address was made on
Tuesday the close OF the class day exercises The
gradua ting orat tons we're given that day The
programme for Tuesday opened with q procession Of
honor which the juniors escorted the seniors and
presented 70 them great bouqusts OF cornfovers
Then followed the class song composed by Lillian
Askev Stanley after which came the literary pro-
era nine Yesterday morning. after the professional
hymn and the service in the chapel the Rev
DR.. Stires the rector Of St Thon1as's made ad-
dress the graduating class. in which he urged
the graduates the importance Of systera zing their
lives and work The honors and diplomas
awarded by the Rev Dr. Thomas Richie. the chap
lain Of the school The graduates were Hazel Mar
suerite Taylor. Mary RidgeIy Rodgers Lillian
Askew Stanley Sadie ScovtIle Hager. Grace Ger
trude Twiss. Dorothy True. Elizabeth Dorothy
Ellingwood. Agnes Lord Montague Mary Morris
Ltttel Sallte Vincent Tompkins. Miss Neville and
Miss Herte
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
NURSES WOULD-BE SUICIDE.
He Had Shot Himself Because His Sweet
heart Broke Off Engagement

Alfred Jacobson. who shot himself May - at
his home, No % Arrietta-st, Tompktnsvtlle, be-
cause he had received letter from his sweet
heart. Miss Regina Olsen. OF Wkesoarre. Penn. IN
which she broke of their engagement. Il now
being nursed by Miss Olsen. who visits him daily
at the 3 p Smith Tntrmarv. in New Brighton
Miss Olsen TO Staten Island Monday and
went directly to the hospital She took with her
handsome basket Of flowers and other things FOR
the wounded man
Miss Olsen is staying at the house IN which
Jacobson shot himself. lays she win remain
there until he has fully recovered Her presence
has had excellent effect on Jacobson. and he Is
mendins rapidly II Is expected that he will Leave
the hospital in q few days Miss OIsens reason
for breaking off the engagement that her
mother sick and required her constant atte1~
ton Jacobson had urged her to marry him at
once and she decided that II was better cancel
the engagement She IS unwilling 70 say what sne
will do when Jacobson is well again
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
H. eoULD's VALUABLE SHEEP DROWN.
Driven Off End of Pier by Italians-May Be
Spite Work

Port Washington. Long Island. May &-By stu
pdity tr"arhery the part az farm faoorers
employed on TIN" farm "f Howard Gould near this
place part OF the hero OF vaiUIhIe imported sheep
were drowned. This occurred on Tuesday. but the
affair did not become known in inc village until
this morning.
The superintendent of me farm directed gang
of Italian farm l8borcrs drive the sheep to the
bay to wash the m. preparatory TO their being
sheaT.d There about thirty IN the flock
before the foreman of the gang learned what they
were doing the Italians drove about twelve sheep
off the end of the pier into deep water -Four we're
saved and eight drowned
y short time ago there was = strike among tins
farm Iaborers employed Howard CsoUd's place.
and since then there is said have been more or
less dissatisfaction among the Italians. and K II
believed by some that tn. drowning OF the sheep
not entirely Of stupidity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
TO CONSIDER JumeL MANSION PARK.

The question Of acquiring t3e JurneI Mansion
Cvvashinzton's headquarters ana tae sdiotninS
grounds for 2 city park IS on the Calenda Of the
Board Of Estimate and Apportionment for to-lav's
meeting at 1870 a. m. Petitions pouring IN
upon the board from members Of the American
Scenic and Historic Preservation Society. urging
favorabIa action. An ordinance for the creation
Of this park approved by the old BOARD 81
Public Improvements on March s 1901. passed the
Municipal Council December H. and on December
81 1901. the Board Of Aldermen adopted II In con-
ct1rrence On advice OF the Corporation Counsel.
Navor Low withheld his signature from all ordi
ma noes which to him from the Van Wyck
administration He explained IN regard TO the
park IN question that his action was based on a
technicality OF law and not on the merits or ths
proposition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
ON NETWORK AT M'HUeH's.

At the sign Of the Popular shop, IN for'y-
socond-st west of Fifth-ave.. Messrs. joseph =
.McHugh & co. have given M their Sho" WINDOWS
n the celebration Of old times in NeW-f'th'
one window has household things ~
manufacture all in Delft blue and whte-eurt ahs'
tso4. tabIa covers and rugs Of the old rag
weave. there are plates in blue and white Illus
tratng the headquarters of Washington at Hew
burg and Tappau; ancient vase VIII inlIand stem
~ r. 6ld Trinity Church; an old l1oIIaIiu -
chair FOR bedstead use an Of these surT1qP n an
engraving Of upper New-N oIk IN I9cssery,njr and
the CRYSTAL Palace in the foreground; .,,r OF the
,tn taten from Brooklyn Heights. glVhs J Lnt
prehensve view the lower END OF the pctuTed
az cares ~ odtme Colonial life-one OF a
~ autonnohile stopping at q blue pu'Ci4 ''iiA-'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29

and pay express charges The branch will assist
with the rent until she Is BILE to become selfsup-
porting All cases reported this branch are
thoroughly investigated By the committee in
charge. and the deserving receive helping
hand to the fun measure of ability which is not
small. with the members Of this branch The
president reports that another bit of contemplated
sunshine is providing invalid table for the
woman In the Carks Falls Conn. branch, who
is helpless In bed. She has not been able to read
for time. the bolster which she rested
her is heavy and too hot hold Any
Connecticut member. who desires to help in giving
pleasure and comfort to this afflicted member will
please communicate with Mrs. Walker, No 1872
York st New Haven. Two boxes of reading mat
ter will go to Clark's Falls. which. after being
read will be forwarded to Massachusetts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29

who s . ! n o m
have leisure to
Civ o { q Z h 2
tighter sort. and
at the present
time are in the
height OF style
The sty : h
model shown Is
adapted to cloth.
70 silk. 10 pom
gee. 10 mohair
= n 4 all Z h =
cloaking m a
terials Of { h .
season. but. az
shown. Is Of tan
colored cloth
with facing Of
silk and trim
minEs Of fancy
braid . n I h .
fronts that roll
back in revers
T h = quantity
IF material re-
ouired for { 4 =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
CHEERILY GIVEN

Mrs NJ E Gammons president of the Heartease
Circle Branch. anticipated a personal visit from
Mrs. Langtry when she playing In Providence
r. I. The actress wrote CHEEKY little note say
ing she had tried to find time to go and her
but pressure of business and rehearsals had pre-
vented She incosed S. for the Sunshine cause
and this gift, says Mrs. Gammons, went to relieve
a want that was sapping the vitality Of weary
sufferer who crushed under the weight or
adVersity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
FOR OTHERS

The following articles for distribution have been
received A box containing fine woods. wooden
needles. chidren's caps. views. cards etc, from
Miss Josephine p. Streeter: stamped fancy work
and packages Of flower seeds. from Mrs Buckley;
woods cards. etc. without name n comfortable
town. to be given to some deserving old lady
Tom A Friend in MacOn-st. Brooklyn; btrreI
of reading tier from New Roche lie, n Y ana
twenty-five novels and magazines from some I'M
known friend
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
GOOD CHEER
NOTICE,

All letters and packages Intended FOR ~"
-. =. should he addressed to The Irfo"h'
Sunshine Society. Tribune Building new
York CITY. If the above address is c"retei'
observed communications intended Tor me
T. :. =. VIII be less likely to go hstraS- ne
Tribune sunshine Society Inns no c"nnert."I.
with other organization
word ''Suushine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29

I am just writing to let you know that Lydia
Aust. the daughter in whom We have been inter
ested. is insane, brought by worry and care or
daily livins. l have just seen the doctor, and he
gives no hope OF her recovery. unless she could De
in quiet place with suitable food and no care for
a few months. OF course this is an impoSSlbuty,
and there seems nothing for her but FIatbush
Asylum, which would make her case hopeless. The
thinking of the blank future Do you suppose there
are any members anywhere who would carry 10
these folks some Sunshine help? This mother and
daughter have been entirely devoted to each other
the daughter caring for nothing but 10 work for
tie nOfher.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
LADY HENRY SOMERSET RESIGNS.
Retires from Presidency Of British W. I. A
ON Account of Poor Health

London May E-Lady Henry Somerset has re-
tIred from the presidency Of the National British
womens Temperance Association on account Of
her health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29

medium Cten years is 81 yards p inches wide
ga yards a inches wide 3a yards 81 inches wide
The coat pattern No. AIS is cut in sizes for girls
Of eight ten. twelve and fourteen years OF age
The pattern will be sent any address on receipt
~ N cents Please give number and yards distinct
" Address Pattern Department, New-1ork IT'D
i've II in a hurry for pattern send extra two
cent sTamp ans We will mail by letter postage IN
sealed envelope
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
RESPONSE

Mrs Bell of Bridgeport. Conn. informs the office
that n copy of The Benefactress' requested by
Mrs Sidney Evans. of Morganton, n. g. will be
forwarded in the name Of Miss l.. r Worcester.
of New Hampshire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
MONEY RECEIVED.

Anonymous OF New-Jersey has sent So; Mrs.
Emerson of New Hamburg, and wv. n E., OF
Manhattan, s. special cheer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29

The PRESIDENT Is Confident mat theTs arc Il'IUVs
whose hearts will be touched by the misfortunes
of these poor women. Help has been given from
the general office from time to time to relieve
some. pressing necessity OF this little household
and Mrs Butler has done much In trying to Sc
cure work for the daughter. but with nothing but
a needle TO keep the wolf from the door the re-
suit has been almost starvation. and. being nat
urally modest and retiring, they could not make
known their necessities. preferring 10 go hungry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
A SAD CASE.

Mrs. +. b Butler of Brooklyn. sends the follow
ing letter that tells its sad story of misery and
want. She says
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A Tissue Paper Pattern of Girls Coat, No.
4,416. for 10 Cents.

Loose coats that be slipped on without dif-
fc1Itv are always in demand by growing girls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29

Two rustic sigrrseer= were saUntering along III
=. rirtr. 81 TIE either dav in the vicinity Of some
clzrIfes prouvnsfone apartment houses that face
rne park from that thoroughfsre- They say
they're handsome flats said one. and rent for a
good many thousands a year 'Umph! returned
the other YOU wouldn't know IL from the outside
nov would you2 You'd think = the folk that live
there had any money speak OF they'd anyhow
lie back their curtains with ribbon. or put vase
IN The window. O something. Fanny. how people
don't live up their opportunities isn't II nov
ir l-erdan tvilIe where we 1--WE
TIE eccentric dinner craze. which 1as ragged on
his side OF Tie Atlantic, has reached Paris. where
rtsceutlv 2 so-csed aerial banquet is said 10 have
htsen given by II Santos-Dumont. The guests
sae not required 10 doa wings OF any sccsntrio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
WRITING OUTFIT

Miss Laura a. Hayes president of Dover n H.
branch No I, and a partial invalid, was the re-
cipient of the writing outfit contributed by Miss
NJ. r Gold, of East Orange, n. J. Miss Hayes
writes II thank you heartily for sending me Miss
Colds Sunshine gift The tablet is very pretty and
convenient. and 7 confess a weakness for pretty
things It bit. of cheer that came at an
OppOrtune moment. when ! rather burdened
ana this thoughtfulness helped to tighten the
weight. This Sunshine work is so beautiful wish
could devote my life and fortune 10 it
The Elm City branch of NewHaven, Mrs. F B
Walker president. never ceases its helpful work Of
cheering others, It has Just paid SIS, TO get the
household goods of poor from storage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29

7 wrote down my troubles every day.
And q fter a few short years.
When | turned to the heartaChes passed away.
read them with smiles, rot tears.
CJohu BOYLE OReiIIy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
Her Ur1dozxbfed Rfg6f.
nv LLOYD osRoTRNF.

IN TWO PARTS-PART I.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
GIFTS FOR GRADUATES.

In MANY schools now the graduates are not al
lowed to have flowers sent 10 the school Friends
end relatives receiving cards for the commence
r0ont exercises naturally want to send some httle
remembrance ana flowers seem to be the most suit
HE gifts in many cases. But why might not
members Of the family make more praCucai ana
lasting presents2 For instance, aunt. instead or
sending an expensive basket of flowers TO taNolte
niece might give h.r handsome lace Collar Any
voung girl would heartily appreciate suCh q EitI
These collars useful as they are pea or ~ ~
beiug worn as much coats as on gowns. HeH
there are the openwork silk stockings :" dear 70
the heart of every girl and the long 9penWogN 9i,h
13i+ts Very fine embroidered handkeTChleiS ar
aiUavs acceutahle. and used extensively ms
YEAR for vokes and caps handmade waists ne
f,er usually gives girl some piece OF
tavelrv hut her uncle brother may give her a
silver backed hand mirror. silver backed hISltS vi
,, ~ +ha sterling articles used desk or dresser
with the monogram and date engraved mP3 on rnens
An these things more. or very III Hie
han flowers and the flowers are gone III 4 -"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29

Wasn't # perfectly horrid Of him.? she SAID. .
IT was low I said Tt was ineTcusa nle. IL
New-York tribune., 1903-02-14
WILLIAM LoVET BOYD.

William Lovett Boyd. for many years in the pro-
duce commission business in South-st-, died yes
ter5Ey at lis home No 409 West Twenty-frst-st.
sIr. BOYD was Of Scotch ancestry His father was
James BOYD OF Albany. and his mother Maria
A. Lo-ert OF kirderhouk He born al No.
~ reenwtch-st on July 25 1874 In 1892 Mr- Boyd Was
graduated from Columbia College, and soon after
ward ne went into MS fathers firm Boyd & suy-
can d prominent mercantile house Of that day
The frn name was Continued III M Suyd2m S
death and then ". I Boyd conducted the bust
-ess. retiring about twenty-five years ago Mr.
BoyG with David Dozs and others, founded the
Produce Exchange. and the transaction OF busi-
ness OF the street corner ceased For years Mr.
Boya vas q member OF the exchange arbitration
committee.
ET- Rov6 had met General Lafayette. Daniel
Webster. had traded with the elder John Jacob
Asror and heard Jennie Lind sing in old Castle
Garden
Two sisters and tao brothers survive. Mr.. Boyd
r-ze unmarried.