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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-15

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-15

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The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-08-29
Booker Washington Explains His Din
ing With Wanamaker.

Concerning the report that he
dined with John Wanamaker at the
United States hotel at Saratoga and
escorted anamaker's daughter
Mrs. Warburton, to dinner, Booker
Washington, the negro educator, has
given out the following interview:
"I have just seen for the first time
the misleading and false reports in
Southern newspapers referring to
my escorting the female members Of
Mr.. Wanamaker's family into the
dining room of a Saratoga hotel. l
have not referred to these reports
before because they have just come
to my notice. / did not escort any
female member of Mr.. Wanamaker's
family to or out of the dining room.
II did dine with Mr.. Wanamaker
and members of his family at hotel
at his request, for the purpose of
talking on matters of business, but
at the time was a guest myself at a
colored hotel in Saratoga. During
the last Is years / have been at the
hotel where Mr.. Wanamaker was on
three different occasions, when / was
to speak at public meetings, as was
at this time, and no comment was
made on it.
"When in the South I conform, like
all colored PEOPLE, to the customs of
he South, but when in the North !
have found it necessary during the
last 20 years. as stated fully in my
book, up From Slavery to come in
contact with white people in the
furtherance of my work in ways 1 do
not in the South"
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-08-29

London dispatch: A dispatch to
the Daily Mail from Shanghai says
that the Chinese boycott is making
headway and others besides Amerl-
cans are suffering. Under pressure
of the different consuls the taoti to-
day agreed to issue a proclamation
forbidding any interference with
trade. The American lessee of a
large Chinese estate, who has been
forced to give up that place, has COM
menced suit for $4,000 damages for
the boycott, against the leading agi-
tator, Kong Chunkee. A serious
financial crisis is expected unless the
boycott is relaxed shortly.
The Georgia division of the South
ern Cotton Association, in session in
Atlanta, on Wednesday adopted res
olutions calling upon cotton growers
to fix minimum price of 80 cents
bushel on cotton seed and to sell not
a pound at less price; also declar~
ing that no cotton shall be sold by
farmers under its jurisdiction at less
than 10 cents a pound, until a fixed
DG1Ce SI1dII DC dSISCA uEJOIA ny CLS
ecutive committee at its meeting at
Asheville in September An assess
ment of one cent a bale based upon
the number of bales raised last year
was levied to meet the expenses of
the State organization. The gather
ing, before its adjournment was ad-
dressed by Congressman Livingston
and other prominent men.
The census bureau on Monday is
sued a supplemental report on. the
quantity of cotton ginned from the
crop of 1904, showing a total growth
for that year as fixed by the ginners
to be 13,693,279 bales, counting a
round bale as one-half bale, instead
of 13,597,782. In explanation of
these figures the report states as fol
lows: Census bulletin No. 10 on cot
ton ginning, issued April 25, 1905.
showed that at the time of the March
canvass of the cotton ginneriee for
the date published in that report.
there remained to be ginned 192, 2,275
bales from the crop of 1904 A can
vass made between July 20 and Au-
gust $, for the purpose of verifying
these reports showed that 95,497
bales, counting round as half bales.
were ginned in excess of estimates
published in April.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-08-29
GENERAL NEWS
The Lesser Events of Last Week.

IfOl IN new orleans. q
Chicago threatened with strike
of printers.
The Chinese boycott continues, but
there are no disturbances.
Ormondale won the Futurlty
stakes at Sheepshead Bay Saturday.
There are now 26S cases of typhoid
fever under treatment in Washing
ton.
Miss. Roosevelt visited Pekin as the
special guest of the Emperor of
China
Delaware Union Republicans are
reported to have dropped j. Edward
Addicks.
Senator Martin carried every Con-
gressional District in the Virginia
primaries.
Troops will be sent to the mines
if necessary.
Five lives were lost and much dam
age done to property by cloud burst
in West Virginia.
1t is reported that D. J. Sully is
again heading a bull clique in the
New York cotton pit.
St. Louis and other Western and
Southwestern cities we're shaken by
an earthquake Tuesday.
The worlds visible supply of cot
ton is shown by Secretary Hester's
statement to be 2,701 ,2S9 bales.
John Hyde has forwarded an afi-
davit from London covering his con-
nection with the cotton report.
The German Emperor denies re-
port of his opposition to President
Roosevelt's efforts to secure peace.
Frederick Peckham, indicted for
completely In cotton report scandal
was placed in jail in default of
$4,000 bond, but later gave bond and
was released.
A witness before committee inves-
tigating the affairs of the South
Carolina dispensary system told of
many tempting bribes offered him by
wholesale liquor houses.
Lord Curzon has resigned as Vice
roy of India owing to differences
with Lord Kitchener, and Earl Min
to, Viceroy of Canada, has been APP
pointed to succeed him.
The crop estimating board of the
Department of Agriculture has an
nounced that it will make public the
next report on cotton September 5th
instead of September 3rd, the usual
date.
The prospect for the conclusion
of peace. although desperate, are not
hopeless; President Roosevelt is still
making efforts to bring about sue
cessful conclusion of peace negotia-
tions.
The quarantine regulation that
every vessel from Colon, Panama, to
Southern ports must be detained
five days at the port of arrival, is
expected to transfer all the cotton
trade from Southern ports to New
York for the time being.
The Bennington inquiry report.
submitted to Secretary Benaparte.
places the blame for the explosion on
three enlisted men, who are dead, and
on Ensign Wade, who is recommend
ed to be court-martialed for neglect
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE
bureau of Supplies and Accounts Navy Depart
ment, Washington, d. O., until 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ
December 10. 1905 and publicly opened Immediately
thereafter, to furnish ut the navy yard, Washing
ton. D G., a quantity Of naval supplies follows:
Sch 262: Leather betting, lacing leather, surface
plate. Sch 213: Motor generator set. Appuca tons
for proposals should designate the schedules de-
sired by number. Blank proposals will be furnished
upon application to the Bureau. "a. T. u. HARnrS
PaymRster General. u. 8. n. de2-1aw2t
OFFiCE OF THE COMMISSIONERS, D. G..
Washington. D. c.. November %, 1s05.-SeaIed
laofosals viii be received at this office until
TWELVE o'clock NJ, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
20. 1906, to construct public convenience station
Ia reservation Z. Forms specifications and neees-
sary information may be obtained at this Office.
HENRY B. y. MCFARLAND. HENRY l..
WEST. JOHN BIDDLE, Commissioners. D. C.
no29 81. eSu
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS, D. O.,
Washington, D; e., November Is. 1soo-sEALED
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office until II
O'Clock noon, Decelnber 30, 1905. TO. furnish and
erect In this city one vertical, triple expansfon
crank and dy wheel condensin4 Pumping engine
having capacity OF about thirty (ae) million GAL.
Ions in twenty four hours Specifications and blank
forms Of proposal may be obtained at this ONCE
HENRY 3. E. MCFARLAND, HENRY L. WEST
JOHN BIDDIE. Commissioners. D. c. na27-et
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02
DOGS, CATS, Ere.

FOR CHRISTMAS PREaENr LOOK OVER OUR
stock Of eanaries. parrots. poultry, sAbhdtH.
mpantsd deer and ell head aud hoxrn, etc.
S<Ma1QD'S BIRD STORM. ia 1zth q. n.w.
18th 81. HOSPITAL ron ANIHAfA 1fi6 i4fH
ct. NV. sphens y. 1o08s amp3a HAeff1t1eo for
txeaftng sick au1maiDs aeparete wasa1s wsrm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-18
Rev. Albert K. Baldwin.

Rev. Albert X. Baldwin has accepted
the call to become pastor of the Congre-
gational church in South Paris, and will
begin his pastorate June 1st. He occu-
pied the pulpit last Sunday, and will he
here occasionally between now and the
first of June.
Mr.. Baldwin was born in Taunton,
Mass, March 18th, 1878, and was edu-
Gated in the public schools of that city,
graduating from Taunton High School
in June, 1896, and from North Hampton
Literary Institute in 1899. In 1900 he
entered Bates College continuing there
for one year. On July l, 1901, he was
married to Miss Elva j. Marshall, daugh-
ter of A. E. Marshall of West Paris, and
in July, 1909, he began his work as pas
tor of the Congregational church at
Winthrop. Previous to this time he
had supplied churches at East Tilton, n.
H., West Paris, West Peru and Dixtield.
In 1908 he resumed his studies at Bates,
taking in connection with these one years
work at Cobb Divinity School. During
his student life he has received several
prizes-two while at Bates, one at
freshman reading, and the other prize
of SIS for an original Grafton. He also
has the honor to be one of the speakers
at the senior exhibition in June. Mr..
Baldwin has been prominent In athletic
as well as literary circles at Bates Col
lege, and was for three years a member
of the varsity football team. He was
ordained at Winthrop April 9Th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-18

April showers-in the form of snow
squalls.
G. H. Lunt returned Thursday from
Montville, where he has spent the
winter.
A party was given Saturday by Mis-.
Doris gilbert, on the occasion of hel
eighth birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Z. Boucher anG
daughter, Ada, of Auburn Plains, visit
eel at c. w. Bowker's over Sunday.
A. E. Morse gives readings during the
present week in Portsmouth, Exeter
and Dover, N. ii.
Seats are on sale at Shurtleff's for the
concert of the Schubert Quartette, which
will be given Thursday evening in the
Methodist church.
Hamlin Lodge, No. 81, X. of p, will
work the rank of Knight at the next
stated meeting. All members, Of the
rank team are requested to be present.
Passion Week will be observed at the
Congregational church by special SER
vices on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday evenings. A cordial in
vitation is extended to all to attend these
services.
There will be rehearsal of Mt.
Pleasant degree team Friday evening of
this week. 1t is hoped all members will
be present as there is work the next
regular lodge meeting.
If the readers of the Democrat will
peruse the Homemakers' column this
week they may find recipe that may be
of great help to them. In Mrs. BolSter's
pudding in the custard one half cup of
sugar should be added TO the other in
gradients. Ii was omitted by mistake.
The 18th was a somewhat strenuous
day here, for quiet country village. In
the course of the day the topics for social
chat were enlarged and increased by the
occurrence of two discussions which
passed the bounds of entirely pleasant
intercourse, and developed varying de-
grees of heat. No serious damage done
as yet, though in one case it is said an
other chapter is promised.
The special services to be held in the
Universalst church this week, referred
to in another item giving the names of
the speakers. will begin this Monday
evening at Z o'clock. On the other even
ings the hour of service will be I:30.
Church meeting Friday evening at 1870.
Rehearsals for the Easter concert this
afternoon and Tuesday afternoon at P.
VI. at the church. Full rehearsal Satur-
day afternoon.
Miss Iva l.. McArdle has accepted
position as teacher in one of the schools
of Everett, Mass, and will go there some
time this week Her place as principal
in the brick school house will be taken
by Miss Susie NJ. Wheeler Miss Dora
NJ. Stevens, now in the Pleasant Street
school, will take Miss Wheeler's place,
and Miss Ruth |. Stearns will take the
Pleasant Street school. Stanley NJ.
Wheeler takes the King school in place
of Miss Stearns. Miss McArdle's leav-
ing is not only a loss to the schools, in
which she has been valuable teacher,
but a loss to the village as well in social
and church circles. Her many friends,
while they regret her departure, will
wish her success in her new field of
labor
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-18
Special Meetings.

There will be series of meetings in
the Universalist church this week, be-
ginning this Monday evening with a
sermon by Rev. A. d. Colson, of Bethel.
Tuesday evening the speaker will be
Rev S. G. Davis Of Norway; Wednesday
evening, Rev f. K. Barton Of Bethel,
the state superintendent of the Univers-
alist convention of Maine; Thursday
evening. Rev. F. Fl. Cole of Mechanic
Falls. On Friday evening the regular
church meeting will be held. The hour
of meeting each evening is I o'clock. A
collection will be taken each evening to
meet the incidental expenses of the
week. 1t is hoped for this week, all
ordinary duties aud pleasures may, as
far as possible, be led to give way that
all may attend these meetings, which
occur only once year, in Passion week
j. II. LITTLE Pastor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-18

The Maine State Grange will meet at
Bangor for its annual session next De-
cember.
Even Androscoggin County is said to
be "dry," under the present conditions
of liquor law enforcement.
They are getting little doubtful over
Bangor way whether the Eastern Maine
fair will be held, next fall. Mr.. Beal
admits the outlook is not wholly en-
couraging.
At meeting of the directors of the
Good Will Assembly and Boys Encamp-
ment held in Stamford, Conn.,, 1t was
decided to hold the Good Will Assembly
this year for 10 days, beginning Thurs
day evening, August 9th.
Eastport expects new paper in the
near future, the moving spirit In the
enterprise being Morgan j. Flaherty,
formerly well-known newspaper man
of Rockland and Bangor. 1t will be
called the Eastport Citizen.
The Sturgis law commission organized
at Augusta Thursday by the choice of
Waldo Pettengill of Rumford Falls as
chairman and Norman l.. Bassett of Au-
gusta as secretary. All attempts to get
the commissioners to talk about their
plans were unsuccessful.
Agnes Morrissette, the nine year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Nor
rissette of Winslow, received fatal burns
while playing about bonfire near her
home Thursday. The child lived several
hours after the accident but the physi-
clans could not save her life. Her moth
or was severely burned in attempting to
extinguish the fire in her daughters
clothing.
Springvale suffered a fire Thursday
night which almost completely destroy
ed the business portion of the place.
Two shoe factories, twenty business
buildings and fifteen residences were
wiped out. The fire started near the
boiler room of one of the shoe factories,
from what cause is not known. The
total loss is estimated at approximately
$500, 900, with insurance of about half
that amount. Assistance was sent from
Portland and other towns.
The passage by the last Legislature of
a law exemp,ing soldiers of the Civil
War from paying poll tax, if they
were not assessed for over $500 in the
town in which they lived, is sure t.
make lot of work for the assessors,
unless everyone who is entitled to ex-
emption under the act notifies them as
soon as possible. The passage Of this
act will mean considerable to large
class of people, and will not seriously
affect the revenues of any city or town.
An April fool joke at the expense of
certain bibulous individuals in Portland
is being told. An enterprising fellow
conceived the idea of turning a few
dollars out of the arid condition aud
the manner in which he did it was
where the joke came in. He procured a
lot of "sand peeps" and after filling
them with cold tea proceeded to trans
act a pocket peddling business. The
shoppers being driven we'll down into
the neck of the bottles, the deception
was not discovered by the purchasers
until the chap had departed in search
of new victim, and he therefore did
rushing business while his opportunity
lasted. An officer was finally put
wise,' and then it was all off for the
practical joker who had made his fun
pay him so well.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-18

81 have used Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets with most satisfactory
results" says Mrs. F. l.. Phelps, Hous'
ton, Texas. For Indigestion, biliOusness
and constipation these tablets are most
excellent. Sold by Shurtleff & Co.,
South Paris; Noyes Drug Store, Nor
way; Jones Drug Store, Oxford. ..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-18
sCIATIC RHEUMATISM CURED.

81 have been subject to sciatic rheu
matsm for years." says E. Fl. Waldron
of Wilton Junction, Iowa. my joints
were stiff and gave me much pain ano
discomfort. My joints would crack
when Strengthened up. l used Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and have beer
thoroughly cured. Have not had pair
or ache from the old trouble for many
months. 1t is certainly most wonder
full lipiment." For sale by Shurtleff &
Co., South Paris; Jones Drug Store, OK
ford: Moves Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-18
SERIOUS STOMACH TROUBLE
CURED.

Twas troubled with distress in my
stomach, sour stomach and vomiting
spells, and can truthfully say that
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
let's cured me.-Mrs. T. V. Williams,
Laingsburg, Mich. These tablets are
guaranteed to cure every case of stOm-
ach trouble of this character. For sale
by Shurtleff & Co., South Paris; Jones
Drug Store, Oxford; Noyes Drug Store,
Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-18
Pianos.

1 am representing the finest line OF
pianos ever exhibited in New England.
/ will make my headquarters at the
Andrews House, South Paris, from April
oath, until further notice. will have
a large list of bargains in new and second
hand pianos and organs. sell for cash
or easy payments, taking old instruments
in exchange.
| also sell the latest and, by far, the
best piano player ON the market. The
possibilities of this player are unlimited
A postal card will bring you catalogue
with any information you may desire
See me before you buy, as my prices are
the lowest ever offered.
10y S. EYSTER, South Paris, Maine
or 2ll fremont ST., Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-18

During the past two years over 100
new dwellings have been built In Milo
and still there are not enough to meet
the demand for rents. Many more will
be built during the coming summer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-18
Card of Thanks.

Iwish to thank all of our kind friends
through the columns of the Democrat;
DR.. Yates, Rev. d. F. Nelson, and all Of
our kind friends, for their help and
kindness to us through our time Of sick.
ness and death of our loved one.
MRS. 81. L. Foss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-18

There will be an Easter service at the
Universalist church next Sunday at the
usual hour with an appropriate sermon
by the pastor. An Easter concert in the
evening by the Sunday School at I
o'clock
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-18
Moth.r., Mother, Mothers l.,

How many children are at this season feyeri
and constipated. with bad stomach and headache
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children vii
always cure II worms are present they wi
certainly remove them. At druggists. % cts
Sample mailed FREE. Address, Allen s. Ohm
sted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-18
Mrs. Cora S. Briggs will start elias

Mrs. Cora S. Briggs will start classes
in musical kindergarten work Saturday,
May 8. All who wish their children to
begin the study of music during the
coming year will do well to take this OPP
portunity, as the work is interesting,
practical, and up to date in every re-
spect. The classes will not conflict with
the regular school work, and no home
practice will be required during the
summer. Price IS for term of 20 lessons.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-18
NOTHING EQUAL TO CHAMBER
LAIN'S collie, CHOLERA AND
DIARRHGA REMEDY FOR BOW

Ell COMPLAINTS IN CHILDREN.
1--WE have used Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and DiarrhGa Remedy in our
family for years." says Mrs. j. B. Cooke,
of Netherlands, Texas. "We have given
it to all of our children. We have used
other medicines for the same purpose,
but never found anything to equal
Chamberlain's. If you will use it as
directed it will always cure" For sale
by Shurtleff & Co., South Paris; Jones
Drug Store, Oxford; Noyes Drug Store,
NORWAY
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-18
Born.

In Greenwood, Mar. 81, to the wife of E. l.
Durham, a daughter, Gladts Viola.
In Bethel Mar. 20, to the wife Of Stephen f.
Cummings. a son.
In Rumford Falls, April !, to the wife Of Chas
Goodrich, daughter.
In Gilead. April 5, TO the wife Of W. c. Ben
nett. a son.
In Kezar Falls, April IL. to the wife of Sidney
B. Stanley, daughter.
In woodstock, April 8, to the wife Of Charles
In West Paris, April 8 TO the wife Of Carroll
A. Bacon. daughter, Margaret l..
In North Paris, April I, TO the wife OF Marx
Niskonen, daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-18
About the State.

A cucumber is worth as much as a
bushel of potatoes in the Houlton
market.
The test cases at Rockland, growing
out of the seizure by the sheriffs OF
certain patent medicines said to contain
a large percentage of alcohol, have been
put over for hearing to this week.
Bangor people were disturbed the
other day by the sight of two wagons,
each loaded with a ton of dynamite, left
standing upguarded on the side of the
street while the drivers took their teams
off and went to dinner.
Mayor PurintOn of Waterville is
strictly enforcing the Sunday laws in
that city. The confectionery stores are
not allowed to open at all, the drug
stores only one hour for the sale OF
medicine alone, and the news stores
three hours during the day for the sale
of Sunday papers,
Herbert Z. Griffin of Lincoln Center,
who is serving o six months sentence 10
Bangor Jail for killing David S. Libby OF
Newport by installing him for deer,
has petitiOned for pardon. The petit
ton came before the governor and coun.
Gil at their meeting last week, but was
laid upon the table until the next meet
ing. This is the first case in which a
sentence of imprisonment was imposed
for such an offence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-18

In ri CHI, use ALIENS FOOT-E ,sE.
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot. Ease. q
powder. II cures Corns. BuniOns, Painful,
Smart!ng. Hot, Swollen feet. At all Druggists
and Shoe Stores, Csc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-18

Private sale of household goods. Par
lor set, two chamber sets, sideboard,
dining set, ice chest and carpets at l.. NJ.
Lunt's, South Paris. Open evenings
and Saturday.