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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
HelDinR His Fiuisb.

you'll find I'm hard to discourage"
said the persistent sutton melodramatic.
ally. "Some day I'll make you admit
you love me, aud then-and not till
then-I will die happy"
"I'll say 1t now" replied the heart
less girl. II don't mind telling a lie for
a good end."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Lowell.

Jessie A. Chapman and Abbie E.
Woodbury. have returned to Pennington
Normal School for the winter term.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Brown have return.
ed from their camp in West Stoneham'
They secured three deer while there.
DIR. Henry G. Stearns OF Haverhill,
n. H., has been here few days. BE
has sold his practice at Haverhill and
will attend lectures and hospital work Ia
New York this winter. but is undecided
where he will then locate.
Mt. Fox will draw the pine timber
on the Lily Pond lot, putting in two
teams.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
SINGLE COPIES.

Single Copies Of the Democrat are four cents
each. They win be mailed on receipt ofprice by
the publishers or for the convenience Of patrons
Angle copies OF each issue have been placed on
ssle al the following places In the County:
South Paris, Crooks Drug Store.
Shurtle6's Drug Store.
Norway, Noyes' Drug Store.
stones Drug Store.
Buckaeld. Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
Fryeburg, A. IF. Lewis, insurance Omce'
Psris Hill. Mrs. Harlow. Post Once
West Paris, Samuel T. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

President Roosevelt is awarded the
Nobel peace prize, amounting to nearly
$40, 900 in recognition of his services in
the cause of peace in ending the Russo
Japanese war. To earn this worlds
prize for the promotion Of peace IL pref
ty good for . man who is supposed by
some people to be forever spelling for .
fight. Il is also creditable to the presi-
dent that he will use the prize for estab-
fishing fund to be devoted to bringing
about friendly understanding between
capitalists and laborsrs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Til. Changing Frenchm.n.

There was a time when having to
cross the frontiers Of his native land
was regarded by Frenchman as the
greatest hardship he could undergo.
Today he is the rival Of the Anglo
Saxon where love Of travel and adveD-
ture are concerned.-Paris Figaro.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
More Than Foolish.

He-Do you think 1t would be foolish
of me to marry woman who was my
Intellectual inferior? She-I don't know
that 1t would be foolish, but 1t would
be difficult thing for you to do.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Coming Events.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Dec 10, 20 Quarterly meeting OF Oxford Bap
tist ASSOCIATION. Norway.
Jan. l-Oxford Pomona Grange, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

Headaches and Eve Strains.
III IL Is an Xmas Gift.
Blue Stores.
A Few Suggestions for Christmas.
"a Years Work-No Repairs.
The +. y SWEET Shoe Company.
Christmas.
Useful Xmas Presents.
Christmas Handkerchiefs.
Live Bait for Sale.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Our LanRuare.

NJ. De France-You wind up re clock
to make HIN go? English Tutor-Ex.
actly. NJ. De France-Zen what for
you wind up re beesiness? To make 1t
stop?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

"How long Is the life Of the average
80 called popular song?"
'"Till the girl who lives next door to
us gets hold Of it."-Houston Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

How mankind defers from day to
day the best 1t can do without thinking
that Lost dine 70 lest stssuity.-Hullee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

The first and only public announce
ment of policy ever made in connection
with the Sturgis Commission was in the
form of a letter published last week,
from Governor Cobb to the commission,
suggesting and directing that the terms
Of all deputies close Dec. 3ls', to give
the newly elected and incoming sheriffs
an opportunity to. enforce the liquor
laws without interference or aid from
outside. The commission shall hold
itself in readiness to act at any time
when it may deem it necessary. This
action is perfectly consistent with the
purpose and intent of the commission.
Indeed, any action by the commission
before it had appeared that the sheriff
was not enforcing the law would be
absurd. The only question is in regard
to certain multiplying sheriffs who were
reelected last September, and even they
are to be given an opportunity to redeem
themselves.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

The Vermont farmers are refusing to
sell Christmas trees, as they say the price
is so small that it will pay better to let
the trees grow to timber size. But the
Christmas trees sold in Maine are most
ly scrubs Of pasture growth that would
never make good timber.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

These were exceedingly we'll done and
provoked much merriment. The pro-
gramme was announced by the chairman
of the committee, Rev. Miss Macduff,
and at the close she distributed the bon
bons to each one present. These were
an ingenious little affair rolled in fancy
paper with q cap which exploded when
the package was opened, and inside was
discovered a motto and tissue paper
cap intended to be worn on the head by
those who found them. Various games
were then played by the company which
were heartily enjoyed. Corn balls and
home made candies were for sale, and
quite a little sum was added to the
treasury of the Universalist Sunday
School.
George Marston and family have moved
from Shows Falls into the Dunn house
on Pioneer Street.
Auverne Lapham and wife have moved
into the L. F. Willis rent on Maple
Street.
S. T. White is again without clerk.
The pastor of the Free Baptist church.
Mr.. Samuel Evans, was at East Hebron
last week assisting the pastor there in
series Of revival meetings. He returned
from there in time for the usual Sunday
service here and will remain in this vi
ciuity two or three weeks, or during hi!
vacation.
Mrs. Clara A. Ridlon has been al
Locke's Mills, assisting her daughter
Mrs. Lester Penley, in packing be-
household goods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

Among the recommendations of the
Maine Sportsmen's Fish and Game
Association which will be presented to
the next legislature is one that the carry.
ing of firearms ON the wild lands shall
be prohibited during June, July and
August. That may be good, but some
how its first impression is wrong. II
has twang of rather too much inter.
ference with personal liberty to sound
acceptable. And then, besides, who's
going into the woods defenceless and
take the chances of being filled full o.
quilts by fretful porcupine or knocked
over by an Infatuated deer?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Here and There.

As if the now old-style automobile was
not enough of a terror TO horses, new
one has appeared in New York, which is
driven, not by gearing from the motor
to the wheels or axles, but by wind
mill with eight-foot arms revolving at
the rear of the carriage, and connected
with gasoline motor. With the motor
chugging and the windmill arms swish
ing through the atmosphere, it must
seem to the poor horses more like an
internal creature than anything that has
appeared yet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Terms al so year II paid strictly In advance.
.ltharufsa A. 90 wear. Single cOpiea cents.

ADVERTISEMENTS: All legal advertisements
are given three Consecutive insertions for eloo
per Inch In length Of column. Special contracts
made with local. transient and yearly adverus-
ers.
Jon PRINTING New type, fast presses, electric
power. experienced workmen and low prices
combine to make this department Of our busi-
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

The installation odes were sung by a
male quartette consisting of the follow
ing gentlemen: r. N. Stetson, A. N.
Andrews, John Brock, Fl. R. Tuell. The
programme was also interspersed with
musical selections, opening with piano
duet by Miss Lane and Mrs. Wardwell,
and songs by Mr.. r. N. Stetson, Mrs. +.
Is. Farnum, Mr.. A. NJ. Andrews and
Alice Barden. Refreshments were
served.
The bon bon party held at Good Will
Hall last Tuesday was q decided sue,
cess and reflects much credit upon the
committee in charge. Over sixty were
present and all pronounce it one OF the
best socials held this season. The fol
towing programme was rendered by the
ohildrnn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

An interesting article on Mount Katah-
din has recently appeared in the Boston
Transcript and been copied in some of
the Maine papers which is almost as ac-
curate as some of the New York Suns
Maine articles In the second sentence
of the article Mount Katahdin is describ-
ed as being within fifty miles of Ban
gor," whereas it is easy for any one with
a map to ascertain that it is at least
eighty miles in an air line. In the
fourth sentence it is stated that the
mountain is in so inaccessible a region
that at least week is required from the
nearest railroad station to make the
ascent, and more if the weather is bad.
A man whose business makes him
familiar with that rs well as other sec
lions of Maine informs the Democrat
that with a good guide three days of
good weather is ample to make the
ascent from the railroad, and have as
many hours on the summit as desired.
IL the rest of the transcripts article is
equally correct, it can hardly be valu-
able addition to our geographical in
formation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Wet Paris.

The sale by the Ladies' Social Circle
of the Free Baptist church will be held
Wednesday Of this week. Dec. 10th, at
Centennial Hall. They will serve din
ner at the hall commencing at II 80.
Price of dinner tickets 20 cents. The
sale table and booths will be on exhibit
ton in the evening only. There Will be
fancy and useful articles for sale includ-
ing aprons and quilts. There will also
be . candy and doll table. The arrange
ment of the booths is In charge Of Mrs.
A. D. Coburn. A free musical entertain.
mont will be given and Santa Claus will
be there In his sleigh. All are invited
to attend.
There was goodly company at the
Masonic installation held In the hall OF
Granite Lodge, No. 1872, on Wednesday
evening of last week, and . pleasant
social time was enjoyed by all present.
The following officers were impressively
installed by D. D., A. E. Forbes of South
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

1t is expected that some astute poll
tician is responsible for the fact that the
big department stores OF Chicago ad-
vertised bargain day on the day when
an election was held in which women
were entitled TO vote. At any rate, the
bargain sales were held, and only 500
women voted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

Who doesn't wish that he was an
Usage Indian? By recent allotments
from the government, every member Of
the tribe is made worth not less than
$50. 900 in land and annuities.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

A paragraph has been going the
rounds in the Maine papers recently re-
garding some one who owns a Bible
printed at Edinburgh in MDCCLXI.
Which indicates that Maine newspaper
men are lazy lot, for the one who
wrote the paragraph originally, and the
several who have scissored it, have not
taken the trouble to translate the date
into something that the average man
can read at sight. 1t is very true that
the ancient Romans, who evolved that
wonderful product, the Latin language,
devised a calendar and system OF
numerals almost as complicated; but
reverence for those long-departed en-
pire builders does not require us to use
their cumbersome methods in these
modern days. It's pure waste of gray
matter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

A very important election was held in
Boston last Tuesday. They elected a
street commissioner, a member OF the
school committee, thirteen aldermen
and some seventy-five members of the
common council. But all that was OF
little account. What made the election
so important was the question of the
'twelve o'clock law" This was the
question whether certain hotels in Bos-
ton, by the payment OF an additionai
fee, should have the time during which
they might sell liquor extended from l
O'Clock P NJ. to II o'clock. One would
have thought from some of the argu-
ment that a great matter of constitu-
tional liberty was at stake. But 1T went
through; oh, of course. And Boston
breathes easier, and feels that it can no
longer be reckoned backwoods town
that it is maintaining its proud position
as the Hub of the universe and the head
center of "culchaw."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12
WITTE Recommends
A CONSTITUTION

St. Petersburg. April "a panic
has been caused in government circles
by the surprising strength developed
by the Constitutional Democrats in
the elections, which may have imme-
diate and dramatic consequences.
The issue between reaction and re.
form, which has been hanging in the
balance. has been unexpectedly precip-
tated by Premier Witte. The elec.
tions have greatly strengthened the
premier's hand in his fight against the
reactionists, and he now feels strong
enough to challenge Gen. Trepotf and
Minister of the Interior Durnovo and
the entire reactionary cabal.
During the past week. it is learned
from an unimpeachable source, the
premier journeyed twice to Tsarkoe.
Selo for interviews with the emperor.
II is said that in effect he told the en-
peror that he regarded the situation
as desperate. and that the time had
come to choose between himself and
Interior Minister Durnovo, and coun-
seled his majesty not only to accept
the result of the elections, but to an
ticipate the demand on the part of
the lower house of parliament for a
constitution by the issuance of con
stitution before parliament convenes.
and at the same time mark this change
in policy by the proclamation of gen
eral amnesty at Easter.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12
CASSEl'S ART COLLECTION.
Purchased with Gold Paid for Hes
sian SOldierN Sent to America.

Purchased with Gold Paid for He.-
sian soldiers Sent to America.
Cassel is perhaps the only town in
Germany with Il distinctly American
chapter in its history. and yet ii is sci
dom visited by Americans.
Once upon Il time. there lived in Cas-.
sci the Landgravc Frederick II. OF
IiesSe. He seemed to have been Il very
amiable sort of prince. with Il level
practical head ON his shoulders. lie
loved his capital city. lying in the
mountan-cradled plain. and he could
look out of his palace windows amy fine
morning over the waters of the Fulda,
which wound its lazy thread under the
city walls. He divided his time he
tween improving the town and amusing
himself. In Casscl. broad squares were
laid out. streets cut. aud buildings
erected. while up On the hills ut the
castle of WilhemIuh". the Landgrave
held court where ladies fair and gal
lants bold united to do him honor
SO all went merry as n marriage hell
until the year of our Lord 1916. Then
from over the seas came news of wars
and ruuorS of wars. The American
colonists. impudcnt rascalS had revolt
cd against the King of England. and
the Landgravc prickcd up his ears. Al
last. one fine day. Frederick II. in Cas-
sci received Il communication from
George ILL., in England, and the result
was that several Thousand loyal Hes
slams were hurried off to aid the Brit
ish in America. and the Landgrave re-
ceived n neat little consideration in the
shape of several million dollars. And
then,
Many of these IIcssianS made the
long voyage only to be surprised one
night as they lay ON the banks of the
Delaware. and taken prisoners, by IL
colonial general named George Wash
ington: and CaSSel became the owner
Of an art collection, which. though
small, Is one of the finest in Europe.
and which was purchased mainly with
British gold paid MS hire for the Hes
sian soldiers sent to America. st.
Nicholas.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12
HOLDING UP A STATE.
Iowa Editor Prevents Many Laws From
Going Into Effect.

Des Moines, April 9.-Practically
the entire work of the Iowa legislature
will be rendered void by the refusal
of the Des Moines Capital to publish
the laws passed unless paid at double
the legal rate. There is no appropria-
ton for the purpose, and az the legis-
lature has adjourned sine die the state
is in plight. Half the laws passed
carried clause which required that
they should be published in the paper
edited by Lafayette Young before they
become effective. Young demanded
during the session that the law be
amended to permit the payment of a
higher scale, as he could not afford to
accept the work at the old legal rate.
The amendment failed to pass both
houses, and bill permitting publica-
ton in other papers was defeated by
Young's friends.
A special session may be necessary
to remedy the situation. The most
important measure imperiled is the
law providing for an Investigation of
the Iowa insurance companies.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12
NO government AID
FOR ALASKAN ROADS

Washington, April 8. 49, Senator
Burnham, a member of the committee
on territories; senator Piles, of Wash
ington, and Representative Hamilton,
chairman of the house committee on
territories, have had conference with
the president regarding the granting
of government aid to railways project
ed in Alaska. After the conference
Representative Hamilton said that it
was quite certain that the government
would not guarantee the bonds Of any
of the Alaskan railroads. Some of
the promoters of railroads in Alaska,
he said, were very insistent that gov
eminent aid should be rendered, but
the committee could not see their way
clear to give the aid asked, as private
capital was known to be in readiness
to construct the needed roads in the
territory.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12
HAY AS A JOURNALIST.
Few Newspaper Writers Have Pos
xessed Such an Equipment as His.

Few Newspaper Writers Have Pos.
xessed Such M Equipment as His.
Few newspaper writer's have brought
to their task the equipment which Hay
possessed when he came to the Trib-
me In the winter of 1870 After pass
ing through the great period vi the
civil war as the private secretary of
President Lincoln, he had served sue
cessively as secretary of legation at
Paris. charge d'affaircS ut Nienna. and
secretary of legation ut Madrid. lie
spoke several of the languages of
and he had that minute know ledge OF
their art and literature that Only a
born lover of art and literature can
attain. One has only TO read his Gas
lillian Days to realize the full mean
ing of what L wish to convey wlIcn |
say this. His conversation was literal
!y Joy forever" then AS always. |
have heard many good takers in my
lay. thank God hut never better on-
than John Hay.
Scarcely less enjoyable than Ills talk
was his writing. He wrote mainly upon
foreign affairs. political. social and
literary: and whnlever II" wrote. intel
lectual men everywhere. who read it.
talked about. Into whatever he did.
then and throughout his life. he put his
full powers. He was pre- ernincntly n
good workman: he would do nothing
except his best. I!ni while he always
did his best. he never made the mistake
Of taking journalistic work too seri
Dusty. He had the saving grace OF hui
NOR. without which no journalist can
hope to attain the largest measure of
bower and usefulness. century.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12
OYSTER RESERVE CREATED.
Four Thousand Acres to Be Kept by
State tor Seeding Ground.

Olympia. April 9.--The state oyster
commission, consisting of Acting Gov
ernor Charles +. Coon, State Land
Commissioner f. W. Ross and Fish
Commissioner j. l.. Riseland, have
made an order creating Long Island
Oyster Reserve more than 1000
acres in extent, in Willapa bay, near
South Bend.
The matter of creating this reserve
has been pending before the board for
several years, and was brought to a
head during the week, when State Sem
ator J. II. Welsh, of Pacific county ap-
peared before the board and made ap-
plication to withdraw thirteen appli-
cations of his clients for purchase of
oyster lands in Willapa bay, the with
drawal of the applications to purchase
being conditioned on the establish
ment by the board of an oyster re-
serve.
The order was made and the lands
are thus forever reserved from sale or
lease, and will be used as seeding
grounds, from which oysters for pur.
poses of culture will be sold under the
direction of the state fish commits
sioner.
1t is announced by the state oyster
board and by Senator Welsh that the
action of the board in creating this re-
serve accounts for the rejection Of ap-
plications made in the past to pur-
chase oyster lands within the limits
of the reserve just created.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12

For headache. bathing behind the
ears with hot water often proves of
immense benefit
DO not give new bread to children
If the bread is new, rather toast it,
in thin slices. and let it cool before
giving it to the little ones
Speaking of cycling and heart strain.
Il doctor says that so long rs the cy-
cliSt can breathe with the mouth shut
she is certainly perfectly safe so far
as heart strain is concerned
Cololed stockings and socks should
always be carefully chosen with war
ranted fast" colors. for aniline dyes
are poisonous to sensitive skins. and
are often responsible for tender feet.
Cramp in the legs is frequently re-
licvcd by firmly pressing He feet
against some hard substance. such as
the end of the bed. In most eases
pressure against Il cold heartiStone
will afford relief.
Plenty of oIen-air exercise should he
taken during HE day 10y those who suf
fer from sleeplesSness. Moderate ply
steal fatigue tends to soothc the brain,
If the trouble increases ii would lie al
visable to consult Il doctor
IF in hammcring i'm II nail yon by
mistake hit your finger or thumb. hold
The injured member in water as hot as
you cam bear for Il few minutes. This
draws out the inflammation and re-
lieves the pain in Il wonderful way.
After getting the feet wet. the wiscSt
thing to do is To remove the damp shoes
and stockings as soon as possible The
feet should then be well rubbed with II
rough Turkish towel till the circllla-
ton is restored. after which eau dc
Cologne may be rubbed IN before dry
stockings are put ON.