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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-01
A RUNAWAY BICYCLE,

Terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg of j. B. Orner, Franklin Grove, iii.
It developed . stubborn ulcer unyielding
to doctors and remedies for four years.
Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured. It's
just as good for Burns, Scalds, Skin
Eruptions and Piles. Is cents at +. A.
Shurtletf q Co.'s Drug Stores, South
Paris, West Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-01

The Presidential election Is only a
week distant. Let nothing interfere
with your casting xour vote for
Theodore Roosevelt and a Republic
can administration.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-01
Ask for Allen. Foot Ease, A Powde

Ask for Aliens Foot Ease, A Powder
To shake into your shoes. 1t rests the feet
Makes walking easy. Cures Corns. Bunions, In
growing Nails, Swollen and Sweating feet. a,
ail druggists and shoe stores. 25c Don't accept
any substitute. Sample FREE. Address Aller
| 8. Olmsted. LIE Roy. NJ Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-01
North Albany.

Mrs. Winnie Blage of Nova Scotia is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Abner Kimball
As her health is poor she is in hopes
that the change will be beneficial.
Mrs. Imogene Brown with her sister
visited at Norway last week.
John Kimball is at work in the woods
for Irwin Becker.
Mrs. Lillian Danforth is at work for
the present at Leslie Kimbalrs.
Brice and John Kimball finished max
ing cider last week, using hand press.
They made their own and quite lot for
the neighbors.
A cold rainy day Wednesday, while
Thursday there was quite snow squall
which made us think that winter is al
most here again.
Free delivery is the item of interest
now.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-01
East Waterford.

The remains of Arthur William ellison
were inferred the 21st at Elm Vale
Cemetery where prayer was offered. His
death in Brockton, Mass, the 18th, re-
suited from fall from a building a
week before. His age was about 81.
He leaves two daughters. The elder,
Mrs. Rena Leggie, his brothers, Chas.
H., Clarence NJ, Edgar S., and sisters,
Mrs. Ida Haskell, Mrs. Mary Crowell,
and Mrs. Addie Albee, accompanied the
remains here.
Miss Maud Miller spent Sunday with
her sister, Bertha, in Sabattus.
G. l.. Hilton has new three-pane
windows and new doors with glass.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hersey are at
home from Worcester, Mass. Mrs.
Hersey's brother, Chas. Lamb, came
with them to spend the winter.
Geo. and Sadie Hersey are also at
home from Portland.
Mrs. A. NJ. Williams of Boston is with
her daughter, Mrs. Fl. NJ. Skinner.
j. B. Haskell is confined to the house
with an injured knee.
Albert Bean is working in Mr.. Has
kell's cider mill at South Waterford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-01
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DolN0s OF THE WEEK IN ALI
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris Hill.

First Baptis. Church, Rev: =; Q. Taylor, pastor,
school at Il n. Sabbath Evening Service at
Prayer Meeting Thursday evening at 80. Cove.
nant Meeting the last Friday before the lst
Sunday Of the month at 80 r. n. All not
otherwise connected are cordially invited.
Universalist Church, Rev. j. II. Little. Pastor.
Sunday School at II II.
Fl. E. Hammond and wife visited their
daughter, Mrs. F. 4. Shorey, in Port
land, ever Sunday.
Fl. P. Hammond lost one of his pair Of
black horses Friday night. The horse
had not been well for some time.
Hon. Prentiss Cummings is having
quite an extensive job of grading and
other improvements made upon the
grounds of his summer home here, 1.-The
Owls Nest"
Friday evening, Nov. 4, in Cummings
Hall, the Ladies' Circle will give social
and supper. Supper will be served at 9
O'Clock. A very cordial invitation is
given to all to come, also to contribute
for the tables. No admission.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Shaw and son are
enjoying two weeks visit to Rev. and
Mrs. Fl. II. Bishop at Hodgdon, in
Aroostook County.
Mrs. Cullen l.. Carter has returned
from a visit to Bethel and re-opened her
house here.
R.F. Tufts closed his summer store
here November first and Z. b. Curtis i
Co. are to open meat market in the
same store this week.
Richard Eastman and wife are guests
at II. b. Eastman's.
Regular meeting Of directors of Paris
Hill Library Association at Miss +. A
Hammond's, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1904,
at 3 p. NJ.
A pleasant time was enjoyed by those
who attended the sociable of the Uni
versalist Sunday School at Academy
Hall Saturday evening. Various game:
were played, with Mrs. Harlow officiat
ing at the piano, and ice cream and cake
were served. Besides the members o
the school, a number of friends wer'
present.
The annual meeting of the Ladies
Universalist circle will be held with
Mrs. E. II. Jackson on Tuesday evenin.
of this week at half past seven. 1t IL
desired that all those interested in tn
| welfare of the society will make an extr
effort to be present. Officers will b.
chosen and work laid out for the ensuing
year.
Advertised letters in Paris post office
i Oct. 3lst:
j. Boulas.
Mr.. +. A. Cushmap.
Miss Mary Weber.
| CAROLINE p. HARLOW, z. NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-01
T. develons that the porcupiues killed

It develops that the porcupines killed
last year on which bounties are to be
paid amount to about $4,000, 80 that the
expense to the state for that one year
will be nearly $4,000, not to mention
the unknown amount that it will cost
this year. That law is going to be
about as expensive job as the revision
of the statutes. II would have paid to
call special session of the legislature
to repeal it. Probably the father Of the
bill will not run for governor on the
strength of his protection of the states
timber lands.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-01

The Russian admiral Rojestvensky,
whose squadron fired upon the British
fishermen in the North Sea, reiterates
that the reason for his firing was hos
tile demonstration made against his fleet
by two torpedo boats which came from
among the fishermen and refused to
show their colors. His explanation may
be correct, but somehow, as it stands,
the incident brings to mind an exercise
in enunciation which used to be found
in the school readers a generation ago:
"Amidst the mists and direst frosts,
He thrusts his fists against the posts,
And still insists he sees the ghosts"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-01
Oxford County's Vote.

At the September election larger
vote was thrown in Oxford County than
at any previous election in dozen years.
Let US live up to our privileges and du-
ties at least enough to equal the Septem-
Der vote.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-01

National election Nov. 8. Do not
fail to get In your vote.
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wHIrTBMoRE DISTRICT.

Sociable in the Whittemore school house
Friday night was great success. About
forty attended. Harold Briggs, teacher.
He done his part well. John Briggs
PLAYED his harmonica well and every.
body enjoyed fine evening.
A. A. Swift is building an engine
house.
L.F. Cotton is moving the barn shed
from the Cole place to his home farm.
he is intending to make an ice house OF
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-01
BLUE STORES.
Boys Sweaters.

The boy who doesn't want
sweater cannot be found. It's com.
mon sense garment too. Saves his
clothes and saves his health besides,
it gives him the freedom Of action
that all live boys must have.
We Have Lots of Them.
Can fit and suit any boy from to
I6 years. SOC, 49,, ST., $I,s5,
$I.5o, ST., $2.5o
Men Like Sweaters, Too.
And why should they mott Warm,
serviceable and don't bind you any
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New PostnSD Sas'

Lester Fl. Penley has be, appointed
postmaster at Locke's Mills.
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Coming Events.
Nov. l.-Oxford Pomona Grange, North Buck
field.
Nov. s-National election.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-06
PORT ARTHUR ITSELF
NOT YET ATTACKED

Che Foo. Aug. 5, evening .-Exhaus-
tive interviews with refugees from
Port Arthur. who arrived here to-day,
elected nothing materially changing
previous stories OF the general situa-
tion. While the guns of the fortress
were employed during the three days
fighting, the fortress itself was not at
tackled directly.
on July 81, the steamer New Chwang
entered Port Arthur from New Chwang,
carrying artillery from New Chwang as
we'll as $1,000 shells Of various sizes.
The refugees say that the twelve
inch she'll which hit the japanese gun
on VOLTS mountain, was not fired from
the battleship Retvlzan, but from a
gun mounted on Peripiolkaga hill. The
shell struck. a magazine and created
havoc.
The refugees declare that the twelve
inch guns on board the warship have
no difficulty IN reaching Volts noun.
tain while the Japanese return nre
fail5 short Of the city.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-06
FISHER KILLED TWO
WHEN CAUGHT STEALING
Then Slayer of Sister and Brother
in-Lavv Turned Pistol On Self.

Then Slayer of Sister and Brother
in-Law Turned Pistol On Self.
Philadelphia, Aug. 5.-Impelled by
cupidity Harry Fisher, 80 years old,
early to-day entered the home of his
sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Shearer in the
northwestern section of the city and.
detected in an effort to steal 81 900 she
had in the house, he shot and killed her
and her husband, Joseph Shearer. His
sister died instantly and his brother
in-law died on the way to a hospital.
While the police were searching for
the perpetrator of the crime, Harry
Fisher, a diSsolute brother of the dead
woman, walked into the house with
blood streaming from a wound in the
breast which he had inflicted upon
himself. He denounced himself as
the assassin, and confessed that rob-
berry was his motive. He died this
afternoon.
After the commission of his crime
Fisher concealed himself in the loft of
a stable in the rear of the house Rack
ed by remorse, he turned the pistol on
himself. The shot not proving fatal,
he left his hiding place and surrender
ed to the police.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shearer had been mar
ried only one month. The money which
caused Fisher to commit the crime,
was to have been expended in the pur-
chase of a home.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-06
CONDEMNED MAN SAVED
BY GOVERNORS ORDER.
Alleged Slayer of Marshal Bowman
Had Kissed Children Goodbye.

Alleged Slayer of Marshal Bowman
Had Kissed Children Goodbye.
Arcadia, Fla. Aug. 5.-Isaiah Coop
er was not hanged here to-day for the
murder of Marshal Bowman, as sched-
uled.
Sheriff Fielder had everything in
readiness and invited citizens had
gathered in the Jail yard, when a tele-
gram was received from Gov. Jennings
revoking the death warrant, but order
ing Cooper held in Jail for further or
ders.
j. w. Brady. attorney for Cooper,
had been at Tallahassee several days
pleading with the state board of par
dons for a reprieve. but gave up in
despair, and had started home to-day,
when he received a telegram from the
Governor announcing that he had
granted the respite.
Cooper had given up hope, had kiss
ed his four children goodbye, and Just
before preparing to leave his cell, made
the solemn statement that he was in
nocent of the crime charged.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-06
HOW RUSSIANS
LOST THEIR FIGHT.
NOT OVER 1000 KILLED
KUROPATI[IN'S GENERALS ARE
TELLING HOW III HAPPENED.

Explain to st. Petersburg How They
Retired without Heavy Fighting
or LOss-Greatest Number of Cas-
uaIties Sustained By GEN. Her
schelman-A Single Regiment Lost
Twenty-Five Per cent. of Enlist
ment-Sudden UnmasI<ing of jap
anese batteries.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 5.-2:15 p. m.-
Detailed reports reaching the War Of
flee from Gen. Kuropatkin's generals
show that the Russian losses July 80
July 81, and Aug. 1 did not exceed
1000. The japanese are believed to
have lost at least an equal number.
From a comprehensive review of the
lighting. obtained by the Associated
Press, it appears that most of the Rus
sian losses were sustained on the
Saimatsza road, and between Simou-
cheng and Haicheng. The two divis-
ions of the late Gen. Kellers corps
did not make a serious resistance at
the Yangze pass, falling back on
Liandiansian with scarcely any
casualties.
Similarly Gen. stakelberg's and
Gen. Zaroubaieff's troops retired upon
Anshanshan, half way between Hal
cheng and Lao Yang, without heavy
fighting or loss. The greatest num-
ber of casualties was sustained by
Gen. Herschelman, who, with the
Ninth European division, held Kuchiat-
zu and Yushu pass on the Sainatsza
road. The fighting there was of the
most desperate and bloody character.
Twenty-Five Per Cent. Loss.
A single regiment lost 25 per cent, or
500 men, before they Withdrew towards
Anping. Another point where most
stubborn resistance was made was at
Manga Pass, a position between Si-
moucheng and Haicheng, which was
held by Gen. Zassalitch, who had been
placed in command Of newly formed
corps, including the Thirty-first di-
vision, belonging to the Tenth Euro
pean Corps and two Siberian bat
talions, altogether, $4,000 men.
Gen. Zassahtch's misfortune at the
Yalu river was duplicated, owing to
the superiority of the Japanese artil-
lery. He was making a splendid fight
until he suddenly discovered that the
Japanese gunners were enfilading his
batteries. 1t appears that Zassalitch
in this case was not to blame.
Russian Gunners Overwhelmed.
His information that Gen Zaroubeff
had received orders to retire had not
yet reached him with his own orders
for withdrawal of the Russian support
of the right, and consequently he al
lowed the Japanese to take up a new
position, suddenly unmask batteries
and overwhelm the Russian gunners,
who made desperate efforts to remove
their pieces, but were compelled to
leave six of them behind.
There has been no further lighting OF
any Importance since Aug. l, accord
ing to the latest reports received by
the War Office. In the opinion of the
general staff both sides need rest
after fighting three days in the terri
BILE heat. and the officials here are
inclined to believe that the Japanese
will not be able TO resume their adj
vance for several days.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-06
GRAND REPUBLIC WAS
PASSED THIS TIME.

New York, Aug. 5.--A reinspection
Of the steamboat Grand Republic, a
sister boat to the sunken General slo-
cum, owned by the Knickerbocker
Steamboat Company, was made to-
day by United States inspectors. and
after a thorough examination. lasting
nearly all day, the steamer was passed,
although owing to the small number
Of good life preservers on board her
carrying capacity was reduced from g.
900 to 1880, no additional life preserv-
ers to replace those condemned being
available. Although the legal fiotation
weight for government tests is twenty
four pounds, scores Of the preserves
sank when attached TO fourteen pound
burdens.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-06
.LYNCHING TRIED
IN NEW ENGLAND
CRIME WAS ONLY MURDER
hut CONNECTICUT MOB WAS
THIRSTING FOR BLOOD.

Late Police Commissioner of Hart
ford BrutalIy Murdered By His
Former Body Servnnt-Negro Was
Mad Because He Had Been Dis
charged as VaIet-Said He Was
Glad He Had Committed Deed.
Did Not Quail Before Mob.
Hartford, Conn. Aug. 5.-Henry Os-
borne. a former police commissioner
and one Of the leading business men
of this city, was murdered by his
former colored body servant, Joseph
Watson. to-day.
The negro was found tonight hiding
under "a bed in the basement of the
Osborne home.
Outside the house at the time the
murderer was found, 1000 people were
gathered, and as Watson, heavily
manacled, was escorted down the steps,
to the police patrol wagon. the air
resounded with cries of kill him!"
Lynch him!"
Tried to Lynch Prisoner.
AS the wagon started, the crowd
which was rapidly increasing in size
SWdTIIled dIleI II, making a uemOnStrd-
ton, the like of which has hardly
been duplicated under like circum-
stances in New England. At the sta
tion, the police had difficulty in pre-
venting the crowd from forcing its
way into the guard room.
Watson is IS years old, and is very
unprepossessing in appearances. but
did not quail when face to face with
the crowd which seemed so anxious
to avenge the murder. He said he kill
ed Mr.. Osborne.
Il had it in for him, and l killed
him." he said.
Il am not afraid to die; and / am
satisfied now that / killed him.
Was COwardIy Murder.
Mr. Osborne was deliberately killed
by Watson out of revenge for being
discharged as valet on July 1j Wat
son says that he got into the house
last night after Mr.. Osborne retired.
and went to bed in the basement
This morning Watson went upstairs
when he heard Mr.. Osborne stirring
about, and met him at the bathroom
| door. firing one shot. Mr. Osborne
| ran into his bedroom and the negro
| followed and fired two more shots, both
bullets taking effect.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-06
A GENERAL LOCKOUT
IN NEW YORK.
II Is Estimated That About 4a.OO0
Men VIII be Affected.

New York, Aug. 5.-The striking
building trades unions were said to-
day to be prepared to accept the chal-
lenge of the Building Trades Employ
ers' Association, and that a great lock-
out of all the unions which have or
dered strikes in the subway, and else
where in the building trades, is prac-
tically certain.
When the ultimatum of the employ
ers was sent out two days ago. the
strikers were given until to-day to re-
turn to work. The ultimatum stated
that unless the demand was met by
the strikers the affected unions will
be put on the street on Monday"
At the Building Trades EMPLOYERS
Association to-day IT was announced
that none of the unions had reported
for work. and that consequently the
lockout threatened by the EMPLOYERS
viii become effective.
Unofficial statements were made
which show that about 40, 1000 men. as
ISOLATED with the building trade alli-
ance, VIII be affected
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-06
EIGHT LITTLE GIRLS
DROWNED WITH MAN.
Were Wading On Sand Bar, When
They stepped Into Channel.

Were Wading On sand Bar, When
They stepped Into Channel.
Alton, ILL.,, Aug. 5.-While bathing in
the Mississippi river tonight, Michael
Riley, his daughter and seven of the
latter's little girl friends were drown
ed. One child who was in the party
was rescued.
Riley lived near the river, in the
southern part of the city, and was ac-
customed to bathe on the beach in
front of his home after his return
from work.
Tonight his little daughter begged
to go with him and Riley took her
and seven of her girl friends to the
beach with him. When they entered
the water Riley bade the children join
hands, and they all waded into the
river and walked along a sand bar,
which stretched out into the stream at
that point.
They had gone some distance from
the shore when suddenly the whole
party disappeared beneath the water
having in the darkness stepped from
the sand bar into the deep channel.
The children struggled and scream
ed. fighting desperately to reach the
sand bar. where the water was only a
foot or so in depth. Riley, who is said
to have been a good swimmer, is
thought to have been made helpless
by the girls clinging TO him and ham
pering his efforts to save them.
The only one in the party to regain
the sand bar was Mary Timiny, s years
old. The child is unable to tell how
she saved herself
Riley was 32 years old and the ages
of the children drowned ranged from
to IA years. -Four of the bodies have
been recovered.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-06
HOUSE OF COMMONS
IN AN UPR0AR.

London, Aug. 5.-There was an ex-
traordinary scene In the House of Com
mons to-day during the discussion in
committee stage of a bill designed to
frustrate the devices Of the Welch
county councils, who are endeavoring
TO refuse to carry out the education
act.
Premier Balfour moved the closure.
but on division the opposition members
raising a storm Of uproarious protest,
refused TO record their votes. and the
chairman OF the committee named a
number OF members to the speaker.
After a heated discussion, amid re-
newed uproar and cries OF shane"
almost the entire opposition. led BY
Messrs. Asquith and Herbert Gladstone
and Sir Charles Dixie. left the House
as a protest against the closure. Tho
bill was then passed In the presence
OF full ministerial benches. six mem-
bers Of the opposition and few Irah
memberA
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-06
JAPS NOT READY TO
STORM PORT ARTHUR.

Tien Tsin, Aug. 5. s p. m.-Heavy
and continuous firing was heard yes
terday at Peitasho from the direction
of Port Arthur.
1t is reported here that Viceroy
Alexieff is still at NIukden.
There are persistent rumors here
from Japanese sources that the fall
of Port Arthur will occur within a
week, but military experts are of the
opinion that a month will elapse be-
fore the japanese make their final
assault.
1t is estimated that there are 1OO,-
900 Japanese troops before Port Ar
thur.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-06
OFFICIALS KIDNAPPED
THIS KIDNAPPED CHILD.
Used subterfuge 10 Get Little Dam
ish Girl Out of the Way.

ish Girl Out of the Way.
Chicago. Aug. 5.-When William Jen-
sen and his wife, who were arrested
here several days ago, charged with
kidnapping little Elsa Gelart, two
years ago in Denmark, were taken be-
fore United States Commissioner
Foote to-day the case was continued by
agreement of the attorneys until to-
morrow.
While the Jensens were at the fed
eral court building the county Jail au-
thorities surrendered the child to rep
resentatives Of the Danish government.
and tonight the little girl is on her
way to New York. on arrival in New
York the child will be sent to the home
of her parents in Frederica, Denmark.
Tho child was greatly attached to
Jensen and his wife and II was only by
a subterfuge that she was separated
from them. When preparations were
being made for the couple to go before
Commissioner Foote they were told by
the Jail officials that little Elsa could
not go along.
Instead it was promised that she
would be taken to visit friends of the
Jensens and would get the benefit Of
the fresh air. Being unsuspicous
Jensen and his wife agreed to this ar
rangement.
With the Jensens out Of the way, lit
tie Elsa, who all ale ng has refused to
leave Mrs. Jensen witl.. 1T her foster
mothers consent, was handed over to
the Danish authorities. Thinking that
her foster father and mother had
agreed to her accompanying the Dam
ish authorities, the little girl had no
hesitation tonight I'm going with them.
When Jensen and his wife returned
to the county jail and learned that the
child had been taken away and was
lost 20 them forever, they appeared to
be heartbroken.