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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
Let's Think about Il.

The fire which wrecked the Wes.brook
Opera House on the night of Nov. 10th
was different from any before reported,
and points out a source of danger which
it is well to consider seriously. An
audience of about 200 were in the hall
which was on the second floor of the
building-in attendance on a moving
picture show. The machine was natural
ly set up in the rear of the hall, directly
in front of the entrance. During the ex-
hibition a blaze was started in the
machine by some defect in the electrical
apparatus, and the celluloid film carry
ing the pictures caught fire. Several
thousand feet of this celluloid ribbon are
used for full evenings entertainment,
and, as every one knows, it is fiercely in
flammable. In few seconds such a
blaze was raging as to be entirely beyond
control, and as it was in front of the en-
trance, exit by that way was impossible.
Fortunately there was stage entrance
Of good capacity, and by the energetic
efforts of the corps of ushers, this was
opened, and the people in the compare
lively small audience were directed to it,,
and got out safely without serious panic.
The affair should lead us to consider
whether any of our public halls would
become fatal traps in case of similar
accident How many assembly rooms
have we in our country towns, on the
second floor, where, in case of exit being
cut off at the entrance end, safe exit
for an audience would be afforded by
stairways at the other end of the build
ing? There are certainly some halls
where the cutting off of the main en-
trance would compel the audience to
leave by narrow stairway, and some
even where the only means of escape
would be the good and sufficient fire
escape required by law-generally con-
sisting of wire ladder, very slow at
best in discharging stream of people,
and impracticable for more or less OF
those slightly infirm people to be found
in an ordinary audience.
1t may be seriously questioned whether
people should be allowed to assemble in
any hall which is not provided with good
wide stairways at both ends of the build
ing.
1t costs money, of course, to build
halls that way, or to remodel existing
buildings to make them perfectly safe,
and the risk may be very slight, but no
amount of money can repair the damage
done by fatal accident due to unsafe
conditions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
Bethel.

Mr.. Fred P. Chandler and family Of
South Paris spent Sunday with Mrs.
Chambers parents.
Tuesday morning the venerable DR..
Robert @. Wiley passed away at his
home. DR.. Wiley had reached the adj
vanced age of ninety-seven years. For
generations he has been the friend and
trusted physician of host of families
in Bethel and neighboring towns. He
leaves one daughter, Mae Wiley, and
one son, Goodwin r. Wiley, besides
several grandchildren. Funeral services
were held at his late home Friday after
noon.
The academy closed the fall term
Wednesday for vacation until Dec. IS.
Many families entertained friends at
Thanksgiving and many spent the day
with friends out of town.
Mrs. c. Bisbee went to Boston to
spend Thanksgiving with her daughter
Helen, who is there studying oratory.
A union Thanksgiving service was
held in the Congregational church.
Rev. c. N. Gleason preached stirring
discourse.
DR.. and Mrs. F. I. Brown of South
Portland spent Thanksgiving with Mrs.
Browns parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ.
Philbrook.
Mr.. Harry Mason, who has been at
home the last few weeks caring for his
father, will return to Portland next
week.
Miss Ethel Richardson is spending
her vacation with friends in Norway and
Portland.
Mr.. ]. U. Purington was in Norway
Friday on business.
E. c. Park, Esq, and family, and Mr..
and Mrs. Eben Kilborn spent Thanks
giving in South Paris with Mr.. and Mrs.
S. Porter Stearns.
The "3owdoin boys'' spent Thanks
giving at home with their friends.
A Thanksgiving bail was given under
the auspices of the Bethel Athletic
Association. 1t was we'll patronized
and an enjoyable occasion.
The lumbermen have begun work in
earnest. Large contracts have been
taken and the crews are already at work.
Wednesday the community was sad
dened to learn of the death of Mrs.
Charles Swan of Swans Corner. Only
a week before she was here caring for
her mother, Mrs. Barker, whose death
occurred last week. The husband and
little son have the deepest sympathy of
the community, as do the brothers,
Mr.. Frank and John Barker, and the
sister, Mrs. Demerritt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
Mason.

Mrs. Robert Cushing and Ralph re-
turned home last Saturday, after a long
visit in Nova Scotia.
George Westleigh is helping Douglas
Gushing in the woods.
James Uhlman has moved on to his
place at the four corners.
Jack Mckenzie has moved into the
Charles Brown house.
Jim Swain is doing chores for Ed
Uhlman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
Denmark.

Mr.. John Boston, after long sickness
died at the home of his daughter few
days ago. He has been cared for by the
town for a long time, and has been a
heavy expense to the town.
The Thanksgiving ball in Odd Fellows
Hall was success in every way. About
thirty couple attended. Music by the
Ingalls, orchestra was up to date and
hard to beat.
Mr.. Fred Sanborn is still making ap-
pie barrels.
The entertainment given by the
Christian Endeavor Society in Odd Eel
lows Hall Wednesday evening was large
~ attended. Miss Walker Of Fryeburg
gave some of her readings which were
very fine. The harvest supper was also
good.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
NOT A SICK DAY SINCE.

81 was taken severely sick with kid.
ney trouble. tried all sorts of medi.
cines, none of which relieved me. One
day l saw an I'D. of your Electric Bitters
and determined to try that. After TAX
ing few doses felt relieved, and soon
thereafter was entirely cured, and have
not seen sick day since. Neighbors of
mine have been cured of Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Liver and Kidney troubles
and General Debility" This is what B.
E. Bass Of Fremont, N. c., writes. Only
SOC. at F. A. Shurtlef q Co., South
Paris. West Paris,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
East Brownfield.

Mrs. E. A. G. Stickney and daughter
Isabel left last Wednesday morning for
Philadelphia to attend the National w.
C. T. U. convention. Mrs. and Miss
Stickney go as delegates from this state.
Frank Marston and family have been
visiting in this place.
Mrs. Diana Rowe entertained her
cousin, Mrs. Abbie Thompson, of Eaton,
last week.
The Bro winfield Comedy Company
took about fifty dollars at their drama
last week.
The w. R. G. met last Saturday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
BrOwufleld.

E. B. Bean is confined to the house by
sickness.
Wednesday afternoon Mr.. James n.
Kicker of this village fell from the high
beams of his barn injuring him so
seriously that Ills recovery Is doubtful.
Mrs. E. L. Fr.nk is visiting friends In
Portland and Boston.
it's said Prof. Bragg is to move into
one of Mrs. Julia Beans rents. He Is
to teach the winter term OF the grammar
school.
The Brownfeld Dramatic Club pre-
sented the drama Down East to crowd
ed house In Memorial Hall Wednesday
evening. Music by Benefits Orchestra.
About $50 was Is ken, the same to 60 to-
wards paying for the piano which has
recently been purchased for the ball.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fitch from Sebago
were guests at his brothers, d.. Fitch's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
DISASTROUS WRECKS.

Carelessness is responsible for many a
railway wreck and the same causes are
making human wrecks of sufferers from
Throat and Lung troubles. But since
the advent of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
even the worst cases can be cured and
hopeless resignation is no longer neces-
sary. Mrs. Lois Cragg Of Dorchester,
Mass, is one of many whose life was
saved by DR.. Kings New Discovery.
This great remedy Is guaranteed for all
Throat and Lung diseases by F. A. Shurt-
left & Co., South Paris, West Paris.
Price SOC. and $l0O. Trial bottles free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
Education.

Education is not certain amount Of
raw knowledge which you have been
able to stow away. There are many
men full of facts who in moments
conversation show they are without an
education. True, education Is the awak-
ening of the mind to see and enjoy-it
is giving 1t wings by which to mount
higher, see more clearly and enjoy
more fully.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
Barred the Old Man.

Agent of Apartment House, think
you say you have no family. House
Hunter-Only my husband and myself.
My husbands father will live with us
part Of the time, but he's old and child
ish, and Agent-Childish? I'm sor-
~, madam, but l can't let you have
the rooms.-Chicago Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
Oxford.

Rev. Mr.. Ericsson preached at the
Advent Chapel Sunday.
Stephen Jordan is very sick.
Miss Lillian Andrews is sick with
fever.
Born, Nov. 18th, to the wife of w. B.
Haskell, a son.
Born, Nov. 20, to the wife of Frank
Walker, daughter.
There was a concert and ball at Robin
son Hall Wednesday evening.
DR.. A. L. Hersey went to Boston We'd
nesday to spend Thanksgiving with his
daughter, Miss Il. E. Hersey.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
East Bethel.

Thanksgiving passed very quietly
here.
Miss Jennie Swan spent the past week
with relatives in South Paris.
Mr.. +. Swan from Paris is visiting al
j. II. SWANS.
Mr.. c. C. Kimball has gone to Berlin
Y. H., where he has work for the winter
Miss Josie Rich from Auburn is stay.
ing with her aunt, Mrs. j. l.. Holt.
C. NJ. Kimball has recently had a
new telephone put in his house.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Bean visited Der.
lin, N. H., last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
0ilead,

Mrs. Hinokley and daughter of Rum
ford Falls are visiting in town.
DR.. Merrill and his nephew from Port
land are camping out west of Twitchell
Brook.
Mr.. Larrabee, the state deputy, P. Of
H., will be with US here on Friday to
attend Mountain View Grange, No. 437.
There will be band concert at Hast
ings' Hotel up Wild River, Saturday even
ing. Gilead COrnet Band will ofRciate.
The Mountain Rills will hold sale the
second week In December. Refresh
mens will be served. All are cordially
invited.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
Genius.

THAT boy Of yours looks like a
genius"
well, l reckon he must be. He's got
a most amazin' appetite, would ruther
sleep In the garrett than on the first
floor, walks in his sleep, tries to play
football with the stars an climbs a
tree whenever he sees a bailiff COM
in'r-Atlanta Constitution.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
Could D..nnguish Trend Of a Flea.

Gould Distinguish Tread Of Flea
The quickness which some persons
possess In Distinguishing the smaller
sounds is very remarkable. A friend
of the writer has declared he could
readily perceive the motion of n flea,
when on his nightcap, by the sound
emitted by the machinery of his leap
Ing powers.
However extraordinary this may ap.
pear. we find similar statement is
given in the ingenious work upon In
sects by Kirby and Spence, who say, u
know of no other insect the tread OF
which is accompanied by sound, ex.
cent indeed the flea whose steps wo.
man assured me she always hears
when it passes over her nightcap, ana
that 1t clacks as II it were walking IN
pattens. II we can suppose the ear
to be alive to such delicate vibrations,
certainly there is nothing in the way
of sound too difficult for it to achieve.
Cats and dogs can hear the move
ments of their prey Mt Incredible dis
tances. and that even In the midst OF
noise which we would have thought
would have overpowered such effects
Rabbits, when alarmed, forcibly strike
the earth with their feet. by the vlDra'
tons of which they communicate their
apprehensions to burrows very remote
MIXTURE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29

"Ahw she said, with q sigh Of relief,
o. the flames licked up the last bit OF
what had once been her happy home,
"that old Bible with the date OF my
birth in 1t is gone. anyway."-Chicago
Record. Herald
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29

John Miller, q Pole under arrest for
hen stealing, hung himself in his cell at
the Portland police station Wednesday.
He was an old offender in the line OF in
toxication and petty larceny.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
The Drawback.

The Elder Matron-You shouldn't
mind the baby crying a little. 1t
strengthens bis lungs. The Younger
Matron-Oh, no doubt but 1t weakens
his fathers religion 50.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
A Generous Tin,

Scotsman Ito porter, who has been
about twenty minutes looking after biz
luggage)-Man, I conseeder we've been
yerrn obleegin'. Wull ye TAX q pinch
o. snuff?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
North Paris.

Miss Inez Swift finished successful
term of school in the Tuell District,
Nov. 18th. This is the second term
taught by Miss Swift in this districts
The following scholars were not absent
a day for the term:-IOna Littlehale,
Wilma, Edith and Lorenzo Littlehale,
Alfred Andrews, Ora Field, Keith Field,
Doris Field and May Elwell. Doris
Field, six years old, did not miss word
in spelling for the term. The scholars
made the teacher present of photo
graph album as token of their love and
friendship.
West Paris Grange had an all day
meeting Nov. 18th. The first and second
degrees were conferred on one candidate
in the afternoon. There was good
musical programme consisting of music
by the choir and selections on the phono-
graph by F. l.. Wyman. An excellent
dinner was served, good attendance
and good time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29

A large party spent Thanksgiving Day
at W. G. Hammond's. The brothers
and sisters with their sons and daughters
were invited to spend the day at their
place.
H. w. Durham and wife went to
Brattleboro, VT, to spend Thanksgiving
week.
John Butterfield is said to have suffer
ed severely at the hands of John
Reeves, who lives near him, and present
ed rather bloody appearance on his ar
rival at the village to consult his lawyer.
And all this on Thanksgiving Day.
R. T. Flavin and family spent Thanks
giving Day at Dea. Dunham's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29

Need Heavy ClothingS
Special Sale Of Doilies.
The Cottage Studio.
n. Dayton Bolster 4 Co.
Medallions.
Astray.
Durham Bull.
Appointment Of Administrator.
Weeks Break up Cold Tablets.
Transportation OF Pupils.
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
Mems Fur Goats.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29

That is remarkable engine which has
been designed for the Southern Pacific
Railroad, according to current report.
1t is capable of making 100 to 120 miles
an hour, and is ''fireless, smokeless and
waterless." Its power lis obtained from
q dynamo fed by an engine run by a
combination of compressed air power and
fuel oil power" 1t will carry fuel for
5000 miles, and theoretically can be run
that distance without stopping. Now
wouldn't that make you laugh? What
do you suppose the man who put
together that string of statements knows
about machinery Evidently he is un-
familiar with some of the simplest
principles of mechanics, or else he wrote
the paragraph just to see how great an
absurdity would obtain circulation in
the newspapers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29

Bray & Buster may attract atten-
tion, but Quiet & Quick accumulate Tho
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29

Education Is only like good culture,
It changes the size. but not the sort
Beecher.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29

The record of mistaken-for-a-deer
cases in Maine during the present hunt
ing season is bad enough at best, but as
published it is made worse than the
reality by an error. The list as publish
ed gives four fatal cases, one being the
shooting of Edward Cobb by Alexander
Bergeron, NEAR Bemis," on the ED of
October. The Bemis near which this
accident occurred was Bemis, N. II.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
German omciali.u..

As illustrating German Of1cialism.
the following story is told Of recent
experience in Berlin: "a well to do
gentleman was driving rather skit-
fish horse before a dogcart near the
town. Suddenly he noticed that he
,as nearing a portion of the road
where the asphalt was under repairs.
a broad, deep dixie had been cut for
the moment right across the road, and
only small board had been put up to
notify the public that repairs were De-
ing made. He succeeded in nearly stop
ping his horse as he came to the place,
but the animal was still very fdgety.
Not having groom with him, he called
out to a policeman standing near and
asked him to hold his horse while he
cot down and came to its head. The
policeman, being one Of the true Prus-
sian type, never budged. Again the
gentleman called to him. Still the man
took no notice. Fortunately no acci-
dent occurred, and the driver succeed
ed In turning his horse around and
drove home. He wrote furious letter
to the head of the police and In due
time received reply to the effect that
the said policeman, having served In
an infantry and not in cavalry regi'
ment before he joined the force, could
not be expected to come to the horses
head, us he was unacquainted with the
ways and manners of such animals.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
Here and There.

The football season is over, but its
effects still linger in the newspaper Off
ces. Most of the papers speak of the
hnemen who are repairing the telephone
and telegraph systems as 'linesmen."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
Coming Events.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Dec. e.-o1tord Pomona Grange. south Paris.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Tin, Hurst Talks.

Tim Hurst, who refereed the Cans Fitzgerald fight in Detroit last Tues day night, arrived in New York yes terday, In speaking of the mill Hurst said: It is a mistake to believe that Cans has gone back, for he is the best lightweight in the world today. He can beat Britt to certainty, and it will take phenomenon to defeat him. In cleyerness Cans has improved over the wonderful form he displayed when he took Erne's measure He is quicker. than ever, and does not allow an opening to escape him.
 ''In his mill with Fitzgerald he was under q pull all the way. It was in the very first round that he caught the Brooklyn lighter on the left ear with right hand swing that scored a knockdown. After that Fitzgerald had much respect for his opponent, who had T big advantage for eight rounds Then Fitzgerald was or dered to try for knockout, but Cans stood him off easily. The fight was not for the lightweight championship. for the reason that the men scaled 135 pounds at 3 o'clock in the after noon instead of 133 ringside, the reg uIation in this class"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
NOVELTY IN SPORTS.
Rat-Chasins, the Latest Fad. Is seta to surpass F'ox-Huntfng in Gem
 uine Excitement.

Rat chasing is the new sport. 4a which men, young and old. living nsas Bermudian, Adams county. Pa. hAvs recently become devoted. As a rural sport the innovation is fast outdistanc4 ing fox hunting in the \ ilIage.
 Interest in this game was aroused several weeks ago, when a Bermudiau resident liberated six rats from trau and the dogs of the village engaged iu a rat-kiIling contest. Rules regulating the sport were then drafted and now it has become a regular Saturday afters noon pastime and. wagers are made on the result. s-Ss 2 IF s9 g4e
 During the week traps are ret in rat-infested buildings, and when the time arrives for the weekly round~uu as many as 50 rats are usually m Gap< tivity. The owners of the dogs then asseu1s b1e at the club house. Each dog ia held lbyeits. owner or trainer Cna rat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
ON THE OAKLAND TRACK.
Military Man. Though Interfered
 With. Won by Hend.

Military Man. Though Interfered
 With. Won by Hend.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 15.--Favor- ite followers fared better at Oakland, as four of the first choices came home in front. One of the best contested races was that for three -year-olds. Military Man, the favorite, was inter- fered with and lost ground, but came with rush in the final furlong, win ming by a head from Young Pepper, who led from the start.
 F. ". Erode caused delay by his un- ruly actions in the first race, and A, c. Dean, his trainer, was suspended pend ing further investigation. Results:
 First Race-Myrtle H. won, Tonopah second, Penance third.
 Second Race Military Man won, Young Pepper second, Hugh McGowan third
 Third Race-Eelma Clark won, Glen arvon second, El Piloto third
 Fourth Race Heather Honey won Ronaine second. Rosario third.
 Fifth Race Uletma won, Bard Burns second, Puredale third.
 Sixth Race Royalty won, Frank Woods second, Position third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15

as himself She brought suit for S10,0o0 damages. A civil process was issued and he was put in jail.
 Tannenbaum had been engaged to be married for six years to Nina. They had known each other since child hood and only waited until they were of age to be married.
 When Miss Bennis' friends told hen that her fiance had made love to the attractive widow, Mrs. Rosenthal, she refused to believe it, and said that she would stick to Morris even if he were in prison. She called to see him and was glad to hear him say that he neveY promised to marry the widow. Nina said that she would do all she could to help free him from prison. She offered to marry him in jail, and he agreed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15

ieath. They took a train leaving at 13 minutes after the hour. The groom received 13 cents in change from the ticket agent They carried exactly 13 pieces of baggage and parcels. The groom broke mirror intentionally, and if there was any superstition they Pdid not brave it was because they did not know of it. Then they laughed and departed on their honeymoon
 There were several other marriages of recent date in which the supersti- |tions were dared to do their worst. These are the exceptions however, which may prove the rule that most brides and bridegrooms prefer not to take any chances with something which may do no harm but which might cause them to look back and wonder if that were the cause of their misfortune
 It may not be a particularly bad omen to take a bridegroom out of jail. Common sense and not superstition might argue against that Miss Nina Bennis, of New York. has defied them both. Her sweetheart was in the Lud- How street jail. She married him there and has just secured his release. Mor- |ris Tannenbaum, the young man she has married. had been in the prison since October on charge of breach oi |promise made against him by Mrs sF'rida Rossnthal. a wIdQN twice as old