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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
East Br0wnfield.

The Congregational Circle met at Mrs.
A. F. Johnson's last week.
Mrs. Eben Rounds entertained her
Sunday School class on Jan. 2Sth. A
very pleasant afternoon was passed.
Mrs. Frank Marston and daughter,
Dorothy, of Conway, N. H., have been
visiting Mrs. Marston's mother, Mrs. E.
E. Rounds.
Harry Butterfeld, reported i'll, is bet.
ter.
On account of a defective bridle-chain,
Edwin Poore lost quite a valuable steer
few days ago.
Paris Rowe is failing in strength, it is
thought. %
Edith Bradbury attended graduation
at Gorham last week.
Mrs. Eliza Bradbury is very low.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
Denmark.

Mr.. c. o. Pendexter, we'll known
citizen of this place, passed away this
Friday morning, Feb. Sd. He has been
in poor health for number OF months
and Monday was stricken with paralysis
of the right side.
Mrs. Frank Jewett has been appointed
superintendent of schools for the re-
mainder Of the term, the position be-
ing vacated by the death Of Mr.. PEN
dexter.
Mrs. Ada Swan still remains the same
as when last reported.
Mr.. Leon Ingalls, and Freeman San
born were lucky enough to shoot each
good fox one day this week.
Mrs. A. II. Jones reports from Cali
fornia nice trip and fine warm weather.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
Java's Boiling Lake of Mud.

One Of the greatest natural wonders
In Java. the fire island" large lake
Of boiling mud. is situated almost in
the center Of the plains Of Grobogana,
fifty pals to the northeast Of Solo.
1t Is almost two miles In circumfer-
ence, and In the center immense col
umns Of soft, hot mud may be seen
continually rising and falling like great
black timbers thrust forth and then
suddenly withdrawn by giants hands.
Besides the phenomenon Of the columns
there are two gigantic bubbles near the
western edge which fill up like huge
balloons and explode on an average
three times per minute.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
East Bethel,

Mrs. Eta Bean is doing dressmaking
in Norway.
Miss Agnes Brooks closed very sue
cessful term of school here the Sd.
Miss Hester Kimball has returned
home from teaching in Hartford.
Mr.. Clarence D. Howe from Waltham,
Mass, is spending short vacation with
relatives in this place.
Alder River Grange held their regular
meeting Jan. "a. After work in the
third and fourth degrees, the officers
elect for the ensuing year were installed.
After the close of the meeting coffee
and cake was served.
The grange supper will be held at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Swan
Thursday evening, Feb. 9th. Be sure
and be present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
Oickyale.

Our school closed Jan. 81 with an en-
tertainment in the evening given by the
school league. The teacher has gone to
her home in Rumford Falls.
Those who have been afflicted with
bad colds are improving.
Fl. II. Andrews is drawing shook tim
Der for j. c. Wyman.
Alton Bacon of Bryant Pond has been
working for the Pleasant Valley Tele-
phone Co. putting the line in good order.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
Wilson's Mills.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Wilson spent the
day with Mrs. Wilson's sister, Mrs. F.
A. Flint.
Mr.. Albert Bean and family of Milan
stayed at the Aziscoos House Saturday
night on their way to camp where they
will remain the rest of the winter.
"A. Flint has been to Bethel to at
tend the Ryerson auction, looking up
teams for the new proprietor OF the
Aziscoos House.
Miss Addie Flint goes to Pennington
to spend the rest of the winter with her
sister, Mrs. E. L. johnson.
Hugh Coyle of Colebrook was in town
the past week.
Game Warden Adams has his papers
for another year, is now up the river.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
Fire at Rumford Point.
OLD FERRY HOUSE BURNED, WITH BARN
AMI LIVE STOCK.

The old Ferry house and contents, a
barn containing valuable farming imple-
ments, a horse, two cows and two pigs
were buried in $1,000 fire at Rumford
Point, early Friday morning. This was
the property Of Alvin Goddard. There
ia no insurance.
Mr.. Goddard was at Hutchins' camps,
Ellis River, and Mrs. Goddard, an adopt
ed son, Charles Thompson, aged 10, and
her two children were at the house.
Mr.. Thompson built the fire about 5
o'clock and then went to the barn to do
his chores. When he returned half
hour later, the ell of the house was in
flames. He aroused the family and
they escaped with difficulty and were
uninjured.
The wind was blowing gale and when
help arrived it was too late to save the
buildings or contents and every effort
was given to keep the fire from build
ings nearby.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
BrOWnfield.

Mrs. Ernest l.. Frink died Jan. 2sth
at the home of j. L. Frink. She died
very suddenly, sick only few hours.
She leaves a husband, two sisters and
many other friends to mourn for her.
Mr.. Frank johnson, who has been very
sick, is cOnvalescent.
There are good many suffering from
bad colds.
Our postmaster went to Conway, n.
H., to-day to have an liberated tooth
extracted.
Leslie Mcdonald is visiting his brother
Will in ParsonSfield.
Mrs. Charles Harmon is in poor health.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dana Brown is very sick.
Mrs. Warren johnson is stopping with
Miss Mary Wentworth,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
North StOneham.

Miles Adams has finished work for l..
H. Burnham of Albany and is at home.
r. NJ. McKeen went to Norway last
week. Earl McAllister did his chores
while he was gone.
j. Bartlett started his saw mill here
Monday.
II. B. McKeen sold COW to George
Kimball of Waterford Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Hilton are visit.
ing relatives in Lowell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07

The report of the railroad commits.
sioners has been made relative to the &C.
cident ut . crossing at WoOdfords
Dec 9th, when trolley car was struck
by locomotive and fifty people were
more or less injured, none fatally. The
mmissioners find in substance that
the locomotive was not running faster
than the legal speed of six miles per
hour, but find both roads at fault, the
electric road for the lack of care with
which the crossing was made, and the
Boston and Maine for not operating the
gates at the crossing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
Stow.

The last day of January has been a
very nice day but quite cold. The log
gers are improving the good weather
and roads.
Died in Stow Jan. 20, Mr.. VIM. Per-
kins. He leaves wife, one son and three
daughters. One is working in Lawrence,
Mass.
Martha Eastman Is working for Robert
Eastman at Chatham, N. 81.
Almost every family are suffering
with bad colds and grippe.
Mr.. Ezra Heald's daughter has been
very sick. She II improving.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
FRAUD EXPOSED.

| A few counterfeiters have lately been
making and trying to sell limitations OF
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds and other med
icines, thereby defrauding the public.
This is to warn you to beware of such
people, who seek to profit, through steal.
ing the reputation of remedies which
have been successfully curing disease,
for over IS years. A sure protection, to
you, Is our name on the wrapper. Look
for it, on all DR.. Kings, or Bucklen's
remedies, as all others are mere imita-
tions. h. E. BUCKLEN & CO., Chi
cago, ILL.,, and Windsor, Canada. F. A.
Shurtleff & Co., South Paris, West Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
Hebron.

Mrs. j. c. Donham has gone to Liver.
more to visit her aunt and will then &c
to her fathers in Auburn for the rest OF
the winter.
Mrs. Cornelia Moody, Miss Maidie
Moody and Ira Bearce attended the
funeral of Mrs. Moody's mother, Mrs
Stetson, at West Sumner, Saturday.
Mr.. Joseph Barrows, son of the late
DR.. Henry Barrows, died in Pennsylvania
last week. Mrs. Jane Barrows, who has
been with her son in his last illness, will
return to Mrs. Howe's soon.
The Ladies' Circle will give supper
and entertainment next Tuesday evening,
Feb. 7th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07

Congressman j. Adam Bede was con-
sulting with President Roosevelt last
spring about q minor federal appoint
ment in the Minnesota district which he
represents. After making several in
quiries about the man, the President
abruptly said: SIS he an honest man?"
"An honest mani" returned Mr.. Bede.
"why, see here, Mr.. President, that man
wouldn't rob railroad company-not II
he had the chancew
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
The Better Way.

Positively the worst struggle l ever
had in the water" said young man
who had been at sea, was one night
trying to save a man with wooden
leg" Man." said an old Scotchman
who was quietly listening, III We had
got a bit Of rope ye could hae saved the
man quicker WI it than ye could dae
WI ten Widen legs"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
Gilead,

This morning, Feb. l, the temperature
showed twenty below zero.
Tomorrow, Thursday, Candlemas Day.
A. T. Heath is hauling pine to the
bank of the river.
James Simpson, the scaler, from Shell
burne, N. H., was in town Tuesday.
Mr.. A. d. Wight is doing quite bust
ness hauling pine timber for the Inter
national Paper Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burbank went to Bethel
Monday.
Very good roads now, and people
seem to be improving them.
Z. r. and NJ. R. Bennett are working
for A. T. Heath.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07

Perhaps you don't realize that many
pain poisons originate in your food, but
some day you may feel a twinge OF
dyspepsia that will convince you. DR..
Kings lew Life. Pills are guaranteed
to cure all sickness due to poisons of
undigested food-or money back. 25c
at F. A. Shurtleff & Co.'s Drug Stores,
South Paris, West Paris. Try them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
ACCOUNTING BURNS

are instantly relieved, and perfectly
healed, by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. C..
Rivenbark, Jr., Of Norfolk, Va, writes:
81 burnt my knee dresdfully; that It
blistered all over. Bucklen's Arnica
Salve stopped the pain, and healed 1t
without scar" Also heals all wounds
and sores. 25o ct F. A. Shurtlef & Co.,
South Paris, West Paris. druggist.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
Hiram.

On Saturday evening, the Pythian
Ssterhood of Bridgton entertained a
large audience at K. of p. Hall with the
drama entitled, Crawford's Claim. 1t was
well rendered, and the receipts were
$500.
Hon. Almon Young, who has been
sick at Portland, came home Wednes'
day, somewhat improved.
Mr.. Marshall w. Spring is in feeble
health.
Mr.. John Clark is confined to his bed
by illness.
Mr.. Llewellyn A. Wadsworth is i'm
proving in health.
The number of births in Hiram in
1904 was "a; marriages o; deaths rs
The average age being As years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
GIVE YOUR STOMACH A REST.

Your food must be properly digested
and assimilated to be of any value to
You. II your stomach Is weak or dis
eased take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It
digests what you eat and gives the stom-
ach rest, enabling 1t to recuperate,
kodo On ne. s os
heart palpitation, and all digestive dis
orders. L. A. soper, OF Little Rock,
KY, writes US: I'VE feel that Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure deserves all the COM
mendation that can be given 1t, as it
saved the life of our little girl when she
was three years old. She is now six and
we have kept 1t for her constantly, but
OF course she only takes 1t now when
disagrees with her. Sold BY
r. A. Shurtle6 q Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07

Shirt Waist Specials.
Pine Tree Cough Syrup.
New Goods.
SUITS and Overcoats.
Ladies' Speciality Store.
n. Dayton Bolster 4 Co.
Cures W thout Stomach Dosing.
statement Phoenix Assurance Co
Statement London Assurance Corporation.
Hay 20 Press.
Stoves for Sale.
SAWS Saws
Statement Commercial Union Assurance Co.
Parker's Hair Balsam.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
gave the ocean II. Name.

"And is that the ocean out there"
asked the visitor from the interior who
had just arrived at Atlantic City.
YES. the Atlantic ocean," replied the
native proudly; named after our city.
you know."-Philadelphia Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07

Miss Minnie Gray of Bridgton is teach
ing the winter term of school in the
Durgin district in Hiram. This is Miss
Gray's first school and she is having
excellent success. The district will do
we'll to secure the services of Miss Gray
for the next year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
Coming Events.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Feb. 7-o1ford Pomona Grange, Bryan,s Pond
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07
POISONS IN FOOD.

C0mmItte6 On h6BUIut1U
Jan. 81, 1905.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-07

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will hold a measuring social at
the home of Mrs. E. d. Stilwell, Tues
day evening, Feb. IA. Refreshments
will be served. All are cordially invited
to attend
New-York tribune., 1905-06-25
BUSINESS WOMEN FROM WEST.
Delegates Arrive for National Convention
This Week

Delegates. national officers and friends from the
West arrived in this city by special train last
night attend the annual convention of the
Business Womens National League, which is to
be held at the Hotel Endicott this week Start
ing from the office OF the State League, No. 1,133
Broadway, Wednesday morning, at a M. the
party will visit the points Of interest in the city.
and in the afternoon they will see New-York Har-
Dor.
That evening a reception will be given to the
delegates. officers and friends at the Hotel End-
colt. Tickets of invitation may be had by applying
to the Office. No. 1,lS3 Broadway. from any Of
the members of the New-York League.
Thursday and Friday at 10 a m, and 2S0 and $50
p. m. there will be business sessions in the palm
court at the Hotel Edcott.
Well known speakers will be at all Of these
sessions, and every interested IN the league
is cordially invited to be present.
Saturday morning there will be a directors
meeting, and Saturday evening the entire con-
yention will attend the theatre.
Among the speakers are Mrs. Alice p Long, Of
Chicago, who will speak on Health the First
REQUISITE OF the business Woman; DIR. Alice
Steers, of Boston, THE Femfnization OF Pro-
fessions.' and Miss Chanier, president OF the Mu-
nicipal LeaXue, The Municipality tho Bust-
ness Woman Sees It."
New-York tribune., 1905-06-25
Iocred Dances Of BrdbUdf1fSn1.

dances are purely religious I fear they will not
catch the Partisan taste
Well let see." remarked M Mollier
Lady Macleod at once danced the Princess and
the Magic Flower and executed with marvellous
precision grace and energy the war dance indi-
Gated in the Rig Veda
NJ. Mollier at said: This is different from
any dancing I have seen in Paris. The only thing
that we have had here at all resembling it was
the Anna1nite dances performed some years ago
by Mile. Cleo de Merode. You easily and hon
estly earn handsome living by your dancing
Museum an establishment devoted to art pertain
are zed IT "a Macod to Illustrate their
courses in Brahmanisn Her dancing at first wit
messed only by students, soon became known to
erest in these Hindoo dances which he Considers
more artistic than anything else OF the sort ne has
coquelin. Mounet-suiiy and Mesdames Bartet,
caise arranged a private performance for Lady
Macleod in the sumptuous little theatre In NJ
e 'a2k a t fe eshon6e enbs
ments have I already been made for giving LsGy
MacLeod,s dances in England and in the United
ly dances to violin accompaniment.
The lance dance begins gIS IN SLOW ThghmS & and grad
is purely Indian disclosing the skin which is pro.
chains, The feet are bare. and in her improvisa-
tons derived from the "Maptras.. or sacrfcial
f % tba@ and that Tpa may be read
Of worship to the three deities of Brahmanism
Brahma, Vishnu and silva, intensely emotional
The dance of The Invocation to silva" the vedic
god of the faculty of generation. ends in supreme
effort Of plastic grace. when the dancer falls
fainting. in a huge bed of roses before the
image Of silva. Lady Macleod is very tall-fve
feet fnine inches in height-and she is exceed
ingly muscular being kept in perfect condition
by her daily terpsichorean exercises. NJ Victorien
SaTdou describes her dances absolutely classical
and truly modest, although some of the invoca-
tions terminate in statuesque nudity. These sacred
Brahman dances present the most original novelty
Of the Partisan season, but performances before a
large public in a big theatre have not yet been
character . ~
New-York tribune., 1905-06-25

r,s Time 15-Keeu interest in Partisan artistic
and fashionable circles ever in search OF noVeIy'
e. elected by a young and attractive woman Lazy
Macleod Mata-Hari who under the auspices OF
-.ro1 French AcadeInicians, including Henry
4oussaye victorien Sardou. Edouard DetailIe
Henri Iavedan, and OF the eminent painters, such
as Alfred Roll, Albert Besnard, and patronlzed Dy
the Duchesse DUES Nine Madeleine Lenaire'
Coutesse Matthew de Noailles and other prominent
rnondaines. has had the courage to become sort
of terpsichorean personifcation of Brahmanism
Lady Macleod born in India Her mother
was Javanese and her father was a DutchInah'
and she married, when only fifteen years or age
Sir John Macleod, a Scotch baronet, who had
+etsn service In Java under the Dutch govern
rnent Married life was not congenial and sep
.ration ensued The EacLeods befriended the
young wife. whose husband it is alleged sighted
her and gave her employment as a governess- The
ambitious young grass widow found her position so
dependent upon her husbands relatives that she
decided to make a bold effort TO earn her own live
uhood. She collected money enough to come to
Paris, and being excellent equestrian, apphed
TO NJ MoIlier the wealthy amateur circus man
ager. and asked if he would aid her to appear as
a circus rider. NJ. Moler said: 1T is impossible
in Paris 10 a living nowadays as an eques-
trienne. Almost every day we have applications
from highly talented ladies', perfected in haute
ecole methods of riding, who offer pay large
sums Of money if allowed to ride in of the big
Partisan circuses. Moreover, these accomplished
ladies usually offer supply their well trained
horses
Lady Macleod became discouraged She never
theless. Of II. AIoer's horses. went through
her performances in such n way win the
highest praise from the master judge. who becom-
ing interested. asked: What else can YOU do?"
Lady Macleod said: why, I can dance the sacred
dances Of India which taught me by my
mother who belonged to the dominant caste of the
Hindoo community"
Are you willing TO show a specimen of your
dancing?" asked NJ Mollier
Yes indeed" replied Lady Macleod but as nv
New-York tribune., 1905-06-25
THE NURSERY FRIEZE.
Joseph P. McHugh & Co. Has New Series
on Exhibition

An exhibition is now in progress at Joseph P
McHugh & Co.'S, No. West 42d-st that is
proving great attraction to the women who are
lingering in town. 1t consists of a set of ten
drawings for nursery frieze, the joint work of
Henri Fiquet, Of Paris, and Prince Jean Pale
clogue of London Qknown in the art world as
PaD. This series of pictures is called "a Little
Adventure of Little Pierrot,' and illustrates an
old French story.
Only grays, black and white are used in these
pictures, which made to supply the need of
Juvenile freze better in design and more refined
IN color than the nursery frieze of Aldin and
Hassal, which McHugh & Co. brought to this
country about five years ago. The idea of such
series Of pictures is shown at this exhibition
was conceived year ago by this firm which
brought Fiquet from Paris for the express purpose
OF making the sketches. Pal made the oil paint
ings, which hang in large front the
second floor of this shop, and which are explained
although explanation is hardly necessary-by an
abstract by FfQuet of the old French story. Only
600 proof impressions of the series TO be is
sued to the public and some of these are to be
taken to Paris next week by FfqUet for exhib-
ton there. The first picture. La Presentation. -
shows Pierrot with his cat. and Harlequin with
his dog meeting Columbine with her rabbit. going
to the market to sell a goose; and the other
pictures take the three characters through the
dance, then through various misfortunes to the
final reconciliat ton.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-25

State of New-York for nothing" she said to q
Tribune reporter, laughing. But I will confess
1 was frightened when had to speak at the public
hearings. Much has been written about the cor
ruption OF St Louis politics. but nothing could
have been more cordial than the attitude Of the
Mayor and Assembly toward my bill II was
passed with only dissentient voice.
81 built my model playground In the first place
as social economy exhibit under the education
department OF the ST. Louis Exposition. but when
the board OF lady managers threw overheard the
idea or day nursery at the fair they gave me
S'oV with which to incorporate day nursery
with my playground From the very first the play
ground ana day nursery attracted the attention
OF visitors and the townspeople We had a sys-
tenn OF Tree tickets for children. the fund for
which was started at the annual breakfast OF the
Sg. Louis Wellesley Club And then there were
the chlldren's days in August. when school prin-
cipals brought their children by the thousands
as as we mad tne only convenences for children on
the gfounds they all visited the model playground
before they ,left; and some OF them passed their
enmre i.11 tliie inside the grounds with US.
Ane result was that the physicians Of St. Louis
New-York tribune., 1905-06-25

One of the model gowns is of crush stTawbgfTTy tftg
linen embroidered with both yellow and Wflte
daisies with black centres. The embroidery runs
about the bottom of the skirt almost to the knees,
the shoulders, framing lace guimpe. Another
frock is of pale blue linen embroidered with a
poppy pattern, both the flowers and the leaves
being used The belt is Of bright red kid These
gowns made simply, like shirtwaist suits, and
are intended only for the beach or morning use
An embroidered gown of different genre is Of
smooth, silky linen in pale green with embroidery
of fire foliage pattern done in linen thread of the
same color, but shaded. The skirt, which is cut
round but long, is twice divided by clusters Of
deep tucks and the embroidery is used lightly in
heavier the lower part of the skirt than about
the hips but everywhere it is light and irregular
cry, but it is cut out good deal to show an un,
Ss~blouSe of lingerie. The sleeves short and
lose. show the lingerie undersleeves.
A pretty fashion that appears to be growing IN
broidery. Sometimes the coat is very short.
merely q bolero with cOattails and again it is
long and close fitting. with Direcoire suggestion.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-25

of q large number of letters from boys VINO nave
been at the farm. some of whom were dlscha' keu
ten or fifteen years ago. Not one asked TOT alu
ALI were written in manly spirit. telling OF enorts
to earn respectable living, either in trades or IN
stores, more especially in printing ana machihe
work which they had learned at the farm
The Berkshire Farm has sent out more than SIX
hundred bows who are earning honest livelihood
Visitors from Boston, New-York, Lenox, Stock
bridge Chatham and Morristown. n j., were pres
ent at the meeting and the boys at their daily
occupations in the schools the printing office, car
penter shop, machine shop. farm and garden
The officers of the Berkshire Industrial Farm
are Frederick Gordon Burnham president; the Rev
DR. Arthur Lawrence first vice president; Samuel