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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30
Football.
HEBRON ID 5: PARIS 0.


In tho first football game this season
in which Paris team has taken part, a
team composed mostly of players from
this place was defeated at Hebron Sat
urday afternoon in an evenly matched
and we'll played contest. The team was
organized on the spur of the moment,
and when they left here no one knew
who was to make up the team. They
made up their signals on the way down,
and none of them had played under the
new rules, some being unfamiliar with
them. Having had no practice they
were naturally in poor physical con-
ditiOn and easily winded.
The game opened by Paris kicking to
Hebron, and the ball see-sawed up and
down the field most of the half, neither
team making their distance regularly.
Hebron was obliged to punt several
times, and this gave Titcomb chance to
show what he could do in handling
punts. His work in this line was one Of
the features of the game.
Near the end of the half F. Record
got clear around right end and carried
the ball to Hebron's S.yard line, making
a run of between so or 60 yards, but
Hebron braced and held Paris for downs.
The half ended with neither team hav-
ing scored, but Paris had held the ball
more than half the time and gained
much more ground than Hebron.
In the second half the better physical
condition of the Hebron team began to
tell, and by hard work they succeeded
in carrying the ball over Paris goal line
for touchdown, but failed on an easy
goal.
The men in the back field for the
Paris team were very light, mono of them
weighing over 140 pounds, but they
were fast and all played we'll. The team
worked together much better than was
to be expected under the circumstances,
and were we'll satisfied with the result
of the game. They intend to do little
practicing and meet them again in few
weeks. Following is the lineup of the
faamc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

sslectmen Of Hartford, testified that
Bryant's reputation was that he was at
times quarrelsome when under the In
fluence of liquor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

Mr.. McIntire was recalled, and asked
about the position of some Of the dishes
on the table.
Where in the camp was the largest
blood smirch, except under the head?
On the end Of the table next the
hunks.
Mr.. McIntire was examined in regard
to this smirch of blood and brain mat
ter on the table, and described it, and
produced a tracing of 1t which he had
made on the second day after the shoot
ing. There was some contest as to adj
hitting this as evidence, but 1t was ad-
mitted, though several questions In re-
gard to it were excluded.
On crOss-examination, Mr.. McIn!ire
stated that there were other small spat-
tiers of blood on the table and on the wall
back of it.
This closed the evidence, and at 4:40
Tuesday Mr.. Dyer began his argument.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30
Brownfield.

Thursday, big storm to-day.
A harvest supper at town hall We'd
nesday evening under the auspices oil
the Congregational circle.
j. L. Frink has returned from Port.
land where he spent week with his
children, also took in Grand Lodge Of
/. o. OF.
There is to be band concert at town
hall Friday evening.
Meeting at the Congregational church
this evening.
Rev. Mr.. Hoyt preached his farewell
sermon last Sunday at the Universalist
church.
First Congregational church, Rev. DR..
James J. G. Tarr, pastor. Sunday, Nov.
4, morning worship at 10:45, with SER
mon by the pastor, Sacrificing and
Trusting" This will be followed by
communion Of the Lords supper. Sum
day School at 12M. At $50 there will
be harvest concert by members Of the
Sabbath School. All are cordially in
vited.
Tho Congregational parsonage has
been much improved by needed altera-
lions. Mr.. Clayton Spring Of the board
Of trustees has been experimenting the
work.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

James ". Libby, chairman Of the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

Elmer E. Roberts of Sumner, farmer,
testified: Eugene Bryant boarded at my
house week three years ago. noticed
that he was very handy with his left
hand, and ate left-handed.
Cross-examination developed that the
witness was away on jury duty the most
of the week Bryant was there.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

W. d. Allen Of Hartford testified that
Bryaut's disposition when he WAS In
liquor was quarrelsome.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

Elsie NJ. Newton of Hartford testified:
l was at Mr.. Benson's last fall when
Eugene Bryant was there. am left
handed and he remarked that he used
the same hand did.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

Henry w. Bonney of East Sumner was
foreman of the bath room in the corn
factory, where Bryant worked. I noticed
that Bryant always worked on the left
hand side of the rope, and l learned that
he was satisfied to work on that side.
Cross-examined, the witness stated
that they always had trouble getting men
to work on that job.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

L. o. Irish, station agent at Hartford,
testified that Bryant once came into the
station when he had been drinking. He
got abusive, and I ordered him out. He
took me by the throat with his left hand
and choked me violently. 1 talked with
him afterward about it, and he said,
"When 1 get that old left hold of 'em,
they have to come"
Nellie R. Bryant of Lynn, Mass, testi-
fed: am the wife of Eugene Bryant.
We were married In 1871, and lived to-
gether eight years.
Mr.. Bryant was able to use either
hand with equal ease.
Orlando Irish of Hartford testified
that Bryant had the reputation of being
quarrelsome when drunk.
r, A. Barrows of Canton testified that
Bryant's reputation was that he was
quarrelsome and overbearing when in
liquor.
Cross-examined, Mr. Barrows stated
that he was formerly deputy sheriff for
nearly thirty-five years.
Bryant has worked and boarded in
Canton some.
A distinct ripple IN the court room was
caused by the question whether the wit
ness knew anything about Bryant join
ing the church. The witness responded,
"Xnd he owes for bis board while he
was there in Canton" He did however
admit that he didn't know as he had
seen Bryant quarrelsome since that time.
W. q. Allen of Hartford testified that
Bryaut's disposition when he WAS In |
liquor was quarrelsome.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

Charles S. Reed of Hartford testified
that he had seen Bryant shoot left-hand-
cd, and he remarked that he could shoot
as we'll with one hand as the other.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

Fred Merrill of Hartford testified that
Bryant had told him he was left-handed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

A. T. Cole of Buckfield testified: I
am merchant.
I had q conversation with Eugene
Bryant last March. He told me that he
could use one hand as we'll as the other.
He took my left-handed shears and used
them as we'll as could.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

Vinton Bradeen of Hartford: I was
working in blacksmith shop on the Sd
of April. When l went to dinner, up
the Cary Hill road, saw some excelsior
and box, with tag marked eugene
Bryant, East Sumner, Maine"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-10-30

w. F. Benson of Hartford had seen
Eugene Bryant shoot revolver left
handed. He fired it twice.
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"GuILrY" IS THE VERDICT.

WIN AZ $500 ~SA'>S'
When the court was about ready to
suspend for the noon recess, at nearly
half-past twelve, Judge Wiswell in
structed the officer in charge at the jury
room door to ask the jury II they would
like dinner served to them. The reply
was that they would agree within a
minute. Accordingly the court waited.
In about three minutes from the time
of the message the jury appeared, having
been out an hour and twenty minutes.
Quite a portion of the crowd of specta-
tors In the court room had gone home,
but number remained. Many of them
were anticipating verdict of acquittal,
but the appearance of the jury, and the
tenseness OF their faces, as they filed ipto
their seats, forecasted the verdict which
was to come.
In response to the inquiry, Foreman
Brown replied Guilty" and the verdict
was affirmed in due form.
Harrington gave no sign of emotion
when he heard the verdict, as indeed he
had not at any time during the trial, and
without any demonstration whatever
followed the jailer back to his cell.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-23

cumbed to less positive triumphs than
Mansfields as the Beau.
Mansfield acted Beau Brummel'' first
at the Madison Square theatre, New
York city. May II, 1890. He continued
there straight through the summer. ever
since. no matter what else he plays. of
whatever degree of success, of whatever
extent of production, the demand for
Beau Brummel' would not down. Mans
field has had only to announce Beau
Brummer' to sell out the house.
| 1t might be said that the last fifteen
| years have been a continuous effort on
Mans6eld's part to overcome the success
| of Beau BFummel.' He has given tho
most mastery series of productions, and
the most Imaginative creations of his
epoch, but nothing sweeter, finer. subtler.
better, seems to rise up than the super
fetal dandy who was the king of fash
ion under the Fourth George of England.
In this great character Mansfield is lit
orally innimitable. He made it his very
own from the first night, and those who
saw it the first season say. when they
see it now, that Mansfield has not varied
1t by a hairs breadth. This is a remark
able quality in this artist his complete
absorption by the character. so that he
really is the part while he is playing it,.
1t is said that from the time he enters
the theatre on BEAU Brummel' nights,
he assumes the air and graces and affec-
tations of the great exquisite. and lives
the character so long as he has on the
make up.
Twice efforts on the part of other
worthy players to act "Beau Brumme"
have failed dismally. In England an imi-
tation Beau Brumnlel was put UP UNI
| der the title of "'rhe Last of the Dan
dies and this failed, too. This character
as it strides the stage is the creation of
the artist and cannot be initiated 1t can
scarcely be described. No words can pic
ture Mr. Brummel at the morning toilet.
! of so superior a caste that he even has
| his valet think for him about Plebean
| actualities; - his Interview with tbs,
| gasping, wabbling city Croesus, whom he
mistakes for his tailor; or the calm, ego
| tistical ecstasy of the moment when love
I touches his heart, and he says so COM
| placently, almost inaudibly: IT believe
/ 7 love her. Yes. I believe, / believe 7
| love her madly. Yes, I love her madly;"
or his snub of Sheridan's FIAT friend in
| the Mall; or all that delicious last act
when poverty has wrecked his position.
! his apparel. his environment, all save
| that chivalry and those inperturbably
| correct manners, and a sensitive adhesion
| to the fashion which makes the starving
| Beau refuse to sit at dinner before eight
| O'clock N-a
| There are some roles which stand out
| IN the history of the drama. not mere
| ly as tests of the actor, but they appeal
with an imperative appeal like the clas-
/ sizes of literature. Booth and his Ham
! let Jefferson his Rip Van Wrinkle, Irv-
| ing his Beckett and elbow to elbow to these
other masterpieces is Richard Mansfield 5
| Beau Rrumme
| It will be acted here with the same
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-23
ADJUSTMENTS
ParalfaI. fin EnalIshl.

To the many readers and students of
the legendary stories of the holy Grail"
especially as understood in Wagner s
beautiful spectacle of sParsifal," to be
seen at the Bijou Tuesday, it's Christian
| symbolism and teaching will be readily
recognized and appreciated. One cannot
fail to see in this beautiful work that It
was the intention of the master mind
that conceived it to construct a work SO
natural and lifelike in action so human,
moral and instructive in its entire fabric,
that it would for ages endure as a force
full and constant reminder of it's grand
and noble Christian lesson. 1t was Wag-
rers last work. It was his greatest. It
will serve forever as a monument to his
immortal genius. If there was no other
work of Wagner's eXtant "Parsifal" would
attest to his wonderful powers as a phil
osopher poet and intellectual giant.
What then must have been the genius of
the man who has left to posterity more
than three hundred works of poetry
music and prose. and covering the entire
field of philosophy art and science. And
yet such is but a slight part of the histo-
ry Of Richard Wagner.
'Parsifaf' Is creation of Wagner's
that has stirred the hearts and minds
of men the world over. It's story from
beginning to end, is a powerful EXPOSE
ton of the Secret of Reckoning Love
Can one possibly imagine a more worthy
theme upon which to build a play? Yet
the builder has constructed soNwell Illus
trated the subject in so graphic and in
teresting manner, that it is at once
the very ideal drama from an ethical
point of view, and a most thrilling and
entertaining spectacle as appealing to
the material senses. One can see in its
presentation the God-like teachings of its
author one can also see in it q magni-
ficent and impressive spectacle the equal
of which has heretofore never been wit
messed, for its enhancing story and regal
environment. Such production must
necessarily demand more than the ordi-
nary in equipment. cast and treatment
in order to do justice to so worthy a
theme These requirements will be full
filled during the engagement in Birmng-
ham Tuesday, matinee and night, De-
cember 25th at the Jefferson theatre.
Owing to the unusual length of the pep
Torrance the curtain will rise for the
first act promptly at 40 p. m. There are
four acts each of which requires about
forty minutes for its enactment. The in
termissons are comparatively short and
the final curtain falls at eleven o'clock
1t is one of the rules of the performance
and the management gives the assurance
that the rule will be strictly enforced,
that every one must be seated before the
theatre is darkened, which means, be-
fore the music begins. Late corners will
not be shown to their seats until the con-
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and The Mouse" and used as his subject
the evil influences which the money
power of the country is exerting he chose
theme of such pertinent nature that
his play is destined to live many years
in the minds of those who witness it,
The native stage has nothing else of the
same character, and playgoers from coast
to coast have testified their approval of
Mr.. Klein's creative ability.
The story is one of absorbing interest
and the battle which is waged between
John Burkett Ryder. Known in financial
circles as Ready Money Ryder. the
financial giant, and Shirley Rossmore.
daughter of an upright judge, whom
Ryder seeks to ruin financially and dis
grace professionally, furnishes a MARIA
tive of fascinating interest. Ryder's en-
nifty to Judge Rossmore is due to a rul-
ing which the judge made that effects
the schemes of the money king and his
colleagues
When Shirley Rossnlore returns from
abroad and learns the condition of ar
fairs she decides to take up her fathers
fight and determine whether or not a
woman's wit cannot combat the mercf-
less assault which has been made on her
fathers good name. On tile way home
from Europe. s'iss Rossmore meets lief
ferson Ryder. the son of the man who
wishes to ruin her father. and through
him gets a clear insight into the char
acter OF the man VINO believes the ac-
emulation of money the first considera-
ton and who does not consider him
self answerabe to anybody for the meth
DDS employed in ping up millions.
Throughout the struggle for supremacy
that is waged between the frail mousse
of Mr. Klein's creation and the "lion''
of finance, represented in the character
of John Burkett Ryder, the girl has the
sympathy of the multi-mllionaire's son.
who is shocked at his fathers expressed
determination to ruin and disgrace Judge
Rossmore. Ryder loves his son very much.
but when the young man openly defies
him. the stern old money baron, who has
always had things his own way, is will
Ing to cast off the son with as little
consideration as he would dismiss some
politician seeking a favor.
The company which Henry B. Harris
will send here is headed by Paul Ever
ton. an actor of ability. as John Burkett
Ryder, and Josephine Lovett, who played
Shirley Rossmore for five months at
the Lvceum theatre, New York, will have
the opposite leading role. Others in the
cast are Macy Harlan. Ada Levick. John
S. Robertson Elsa Payne Frederick NAL
colin, Nellie Robinson. George Barr. Lillian
buckingham. Dorothy Crane and Alfred
Moore.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-23

The role of Beau Brummel which Rich
ard Mansfield is to act Wednesday night
December g. at the Jefferson theatre, in
his production of the comedy of Beau
Brummel," has been a. more enduring
triumph than any other that this ener-
getic and imaginative artist has ever Gre
ated. Men of less versatility have sue
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-23
"The Millionaire Detective"

1.-THE Millionaire Detective" by Charles
e. Blaney and Howard Hall, with Mr..
Hall in the leading role which will be
presented at the Bijou this week, COM
mencing tomorrow night. is a comedy
drama. 1t is intensely Interesting from
beginning to end on account of the re-
markable ingenuity with which many of
the situations are contrived, and the orig
inality of some Of the effects Although
the piece is exciting enough TO satisfy
those who crave that sore OF diversion
the methods employed are less of the old
time blood and thunder than of a
unique and decidedly up-to-date styl.
which adds a novelty lacking In most
rnelo- dramas. Mr.. Hall takes two or three
parts in the course of the proceedinas
appearing sometimes as IA stock broker
and. again. when the situation appears 10
demand a change of identity, as an ENG
fish lord.
The Millionaire Detective" does not
appear except upon the programme. Do
il Is inferred that the hero himself Is a
detective In addition to his other o,laIi-
fioations. He certainly performs some ex
p.oits in 'feiretng out crime" that would
make the spirit of Sherlock Holmes omen
It's eyes.
Mr. Hall iss well adapted to his role
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exquisite settings and furniture and by
the same cast as acted it SO often dur
ing Mr.. Mansheld's last New York sea-
son. No engagement in years created such
a furore as did Mansfed's during those
four weeks. Tickets We're all sold as fast
as they were offered for sale, and lucky
holders We're offered five times the box
office price People stood in line all day
every day to secure standing room at
night.
Mr.. Mansfield comes by special train,
and will live on his car while here. The
curtain will rise at SIS and carriages
may be ordered for IL o'clock Advance
sale of seats opens at the Jefferson box
office at 3 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-23
Mansfield in Beau RrummeI.n

clusion of the act. The Christmas matt
nee will begin at o'clock sharp.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-23

AS a special attraction at the Jefferson
theatre for holiday week, the management
will offer THE Lion and he Mouse,
Charles Klein's great play, which has
been received with marked evidence of
appreciation all over the United States.
The engagement will occupy Friday AMI
Saturday nights December IS and %,
with matinee Saturday.
When Charles Klein wrote THE Lion
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-19
SHOT HER NEIGHBoR'S COW
Mrs. Dempsey of Houlton Convicted
and Fined at Hudson.

HUDSON, WIS.-The state of Wisconsin and
Mrs. W. A. Dempsey, in whose veins runs the
hot blood Of the Sioux Indians, had an interest
ing encounter in Justice c. A. Disney's court
at Hudson today, and the state won. -
The charge against Mrs. Dempsey. whose
home is at Houlton, opposite saltwater, was
that one day last week she violated the statute
against cruelty to animals by shooting q cow
belonging to Emil Swanson, who lives near
the Dempsey home On the other side of the
street. She was seen doing this by Edward
Hart Of Houlton. who SO testified today The
COW was not seriously injured, as the rife
used by Mrs. Dempsey is only Of .22-caliber, and
the cartridge used was only q little BIB. CAP
but the wound was sufficient to give the creature
much pain, and her owner, Emil Swanson swore
out complaint against Mrs. Dempsey.
4 Mrs. Dempsey admitted that she; was shooting
in the vicinity of the Swanson COW OH the
day in question, but she never aimed her
rifle at the bovine She was out shooting spar.
rows and at marks, which, she testified, was
almost daily practice with her.
Mrs. Thomas Chestnut of Hou1ton testified,
however, that Mrs. Dempsey had asfew days be-
fore the shooting declared her intention to her
to fire a bullet into the Swanson COW, because
she hated to have 1T feeding day after day IN
1.-THE street in front Of her. house, and thought
the only way to put d stop 10 thesnuisance
was to shoot the animal. Mrs.. Dempsey denied
this statement yehemently, but admitted that
she was annoyed by the constant presence Of
the faithful mixer in the street.
The jury, composed Of ]. G. Daley, James
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-19
A PRISON HIS HOME
Fifty-two Years Of Age, Hendricks Has
Spent Twenty-seven Behind Bars.

GREEN BAY, WIS.-Albert n. Hendricks,
who was recently sent to Waupun to serve one
year for attempted burglary, is 50 years old.
and twenty seven Of these were spent behind
prison bars. He served two four-year terms
In the prison at Columbus, Ohio and later
two two-year terms in the same place. At
Allegheny, Pa, he spent three years at hard
labor At Fort Madison, Iowa, he spent five
years, followed soon by three years in Buff
falo and two and half years in Albany. n. Y.
Later he received year and half sentence
to the Charleston, Mass, prison. He has had
some terrible experiences thruout his prison life,
being subjected to the strap, humming- bird and
water cure treatments and always serving full
time on account of his stubborn disposition.
All Of his crimes but one were burglartes, the
largest being that Of an Ohio bank. which
he blew up with four others and robbed Of
SIS, 900.
He has travelled under various names, but all
were similar to the present one. Tho he is
getting DID, and has led hard life, he shows
no desire to reform.
Clements Huberty,. aged a. son Of Dr.; J.
Huberty Of New Franken, was found dead In a
field about hundred yards from his home.
Death was due to heart disease brought on by
overexertion -
volver which he did not know was loaded,
was shot in the hand. Blood poison set in:
for which an operation was performed, and
he is In a critical condition.