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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-05
Oxford.

A clsss has been formed BY Rev. Mr..
Newport for the study Of Japan. The
text book is "Sunrise in the Sunrise
Kingdom"
Chauncey Farnham has sold his store
and stock to Winfield Cannon.
Guy Wardwell, only son Of Mrs. Nellie
Wardwell and the late Lewis Wardwell,
died of consumption on Jan. q, aged II
years. The funeral was held on We'd
nesday, Rev. Mr.. Newport officiating.
Rev. Mr.. Chapman was called to P0-
land to attend the funeral of Mr.. Seth
Keeue, aged 81 years.
The Congregational Ladies' Circle
met on Wednesday with Mrs. John Rob
inson and there was q large attendance.
Miss Corning and Nettie Hayes have
returned to Connecticut, and Mrs. Smith
to Massachusetts, after visit of two
weeks.
The following officers were installed
by the Knights Of Pythias after which .
banquet was served:
CC.-rrank p. Martin.
V.C.-Frank Walker.
Prelate-w. 8. French.
NJ. of WI. A. DelAno.
X. Of r. and S.-Allen Rich.
NJ. FIJI. A. Andrews.
NJ. of E-H. O. Blake.
NJ. of A.-Chss. II. Bumpus.
I.G.-John Bewser.
o. CIV. E. Holden.
p. c. Oh. A. Andrews.
The officers of Oxford Division Sons Of
Temperance are as follows:
VIVA Frost.
W. A.-Fannie French.
+. S.-Sibbie Hanscom.
Treas.-Geo. PARROT.
X. S.-Lulu Stone.
A. R. S-Ethel Flood.
C.-Rev. Frederic Newport.
Con.-Leon Cash
A.C.-Ida Stone.
/. S.-Harry Delan0.
o. S.-Alton Delano.
.P.-Mrs. Hattie Bracket
Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Frost, and Mrs.
Davis and others attended the carnival
at Lewiston.
Word has been received of the death oil
Hiram Clark of Bridgton, formerly Of
this town, a soldier in the war Of the re-
bellion; also Of Willard Faunce of Masss.
chusetts, son of Aaron Faunce, q former
resident; and of Mr.. Dustin Martin who
died suddenly at Minot. Mr.. Martin wal
also native and former resident OF this
town.
Charles Lovejoy is very sick with the
measles.
The following officers Of OXFORD
Grange, P. Of H., were installed by Mr.
Blanchard of Auburn:
4 w. MA. L. Chaplin.
/ O.-Robert Thomas.
/ S.-Leon Cash.
/ A.S.-John Downing.
| C.-Hattie Brsrkett.
/ Treas.-Manley Peterson.
Sec-May Perkins.
Lecturer-Agnes Fuller.
/ G. K.-Ered Hall
| Ceres-Mrs. a. l.. Oh lplin.
Pomona-Addie Brown.
| Flora-Lottie Smith.
Lady Asst. S.-Fiorence Hunting.
The grange had supper of baked beans
meat, pastry, etc., for the purpose o
raising funds for the benefit Of the order
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-05
BroWnfield.

Oldest inhabitants of Brownfield say
this is the coolest January ever known
by them. Temperature anywhere from
20 to 40 and down. Take your choice.
Ice houses are being filed.
A large amount Of wood and lumber is
being hauled to the station.
Quite q number are sick In town,
among them Mrs. j. L. Frink, who
has been confined in dark room for the
last few weeks on account of trouble
with her eyes.
DR.. Il. L. Fitch and wife are both on
the sick list.
Mrs. L. A. Allen of Portland is here
caring for her mother, Mrs. Frink.
N. w. Leavitt of Massachusetts, Is
here visiting his sister, Mrs. Albert
johnson.
First Congregational church, Rev. DR..
James ]. @. Tarr, Minister. Sunday,
Feb. 10, morning worship at 1045, with
sermon by the pastor, Trademarks of
Discipleship." Sunday School at IL n.
Evening worship at 700 with sermon,
"Lincoln, Man Of the People," We
have q praise service before the sermon,
and invite all to sing with US. A hearty
welcome to these services.
The circle supper at the homo Of Mrs.
John Sands was q very successful one,
a. large number Of persons represent
ing different churches and different Sec
lions Of the town were present. A must
cal programme was enjoyed by the COM
.pany.
We are glad to hear that the condition
Of Mrs. Fanni6 e. Burnell 10 somewhat
improved.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-05
A VALUABLE LESSON.

"Six years ago I learned valuable
lesson, writes John Pleasant of Magnolia,
Ind. II then began taking DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, and the longer / take
them the better / find them" They
please everybody. Guaranteed by +. A.
Shurtleff & Co. Is cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-05
A new Lot

of Plumbing Goods. The best of
oak woodwork for closets. No old
goods. Call and see this line. Job.
bling promptly attended to. No
charge for team.
L. M. Lonely,
Norway, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-05

Straight Talks on Patent Medicines.
Trials of To-Day.
Beware of "Digestives".
Catarrh Growing Less.
Fur Robes Marked Down.
Chuck the OIL Can.
Laces and Hamburgs.
+. III. Noyes Co.
Mark Down Sale Of Mems Clothing.
Receivers Sale.
London Assurance Corporation.
For Sale.
Bsnkrupt's Petition for Discharge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-05
Still Found at Rumford Falls.
COMPLETE OUTFIT FOR MAKING THE
ARDENT IN CELLAR.

Deputy Sheriffs Elliott and Poor of
Rumford made q haul last Tuesday,
when, searching for contraband liquors,
they discovered complete distilling sp-
psratus in the cellar OF Joe Marcoux.
The capacity Of the tank was about
twenty gallons. It was not set up there
fore no arrests WDre made.
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Editors and Propristsrs.
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Otherwise ta.o0 year. Single copies cents.
DvERrIsENENrs: All legal advertisements
are Given three consecutive Insertions for el-5o
per Inch In length Of column. Special contracts
made with local, transient and yearly adveros-
erD.
jon PRINTING New type, fass presses. electric
power, experienced Workmen and low prices
combine to make this department Of our buai-
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-05
London Assurance CORPORATION.
Keep Your
Horses Warm.

I have a good line of
Stable Blankets,
$I.a5, $50, It's, 400, 2.25,
$50, 800, $50.
Street Blankets, large size,
$I.5o, 100, $50, 800, $50,
4.co, $50, 500, $50.
Robes and Horse Furnishings,
ALSO -
Trunks, Bags, Suit Cases.
W. 0. rockingham,
South Paris.
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SINGLE COPIES.

SINGLE COPIES.
Single Copies Of the Democrat arc four cents
each. They WIN be mailed on receipt ofprice by
the publishers or for the convenience Of patrons
Jingle copies Of each issue have been placed on
sale at the following places In the County:
South Paris, Shurslen's Drug Store.
Norway, Neyes' Drug Store.
Stones Drug Store.
Buckheld, Alfred Cole. Postmaster.
Paris Hill. Mrs. Harlow. Post ONCE
West Paris, Samuel T. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-05
Coming Events.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Feb. 5-Oxford Pomona Grange. Bryants
Pond
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
MITCHELL MINING
SUBSCRIBES MONEY

The Washington stockholders Of the
Mitchell Mining Company, after hear
ing the<statement OF the condition OF
the company from the temporary presi-
dent. John A. J. Cassidy. at a meeting
have subscribed - cents a share Tor
the purpose OF enabling the directors
to have $4,000 with which to put the az
fairs Of the company IL such shape that
the danger OF receiver might be elimi-
mated
The proxies OF the stockholders were
also given TO the directors for the pur-
pose OF enabling them to vote IN ne
eotiations that are pending with a New
York syndicate from which it is ex-
pected 70 secure S2,501,O0o, the amount
stated by Mr. Cassidy as necessary to
put the property on a paying basis.
About 20 stockholders attended the
meeting, and the keenest interest was
manifested in the reports OF the presi-
dent ard attorney.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
Work to Continue
At Westinghouse
Electric Plants

PITTSBURG. Oct. 24.-''T@e plants of
the Westinghouse Electric and Manu-
featuring Company viii be kept in full
operation. Action has been taken TO
provide for this. You can say positively
that the plants will be kept in full ope-
ration"
This was the statement today made
by Hart Given. president of the Farm
ers' Deposit National Bank, one OF the
receivers Of the Westinghouse interest
appointed yesterday. The local imam
cial situation today seems to indicate
that no serious results will be felt here
from the New York storm.
ne united States court has appointed
II. 5. A. Stewart and William Abbott
receivers of the Iron City Trust Com
pany. The assets exceed $4,000. 900. while
liabilities are only 81 100000
The action was brought about as a
result of the appointment yesterday of
receivers for the various Westinghouse
interests, and was decided as the best
method Of preserving the interests OF
depositOrs and stockholders. It is not
expected to have any effect on other
institutions.
The Iron City Trust Company is de-
clared to be solvent, and only took the
stem as precautiOn
rms Is the only depository here ex-
cepL the Westinghouse Securities Com
pany, that has applied for Z receiver
government aid in sendiag several mil
mons on dollars 10 local banks Is re-
garded as assuring against any dIffi-
Guilty whatever In local financial circles
All the leaders in money matters mere
emphatcally avOW the soundness OF
Fittsburg banks and trust companies.
and that no apprehension need be felt.
III was decided not to reopen the Pitts
burg stock Exchange Oday after Il
meeting Of the board OF directors The
decision was unanimous. No official
statement was made other than that
the exchange would not open. asked
as 10 when II was likely business would
De renewed, an official who does not
want 10 be quoted, stated that Il was
hard to tell This Is taken to mean
that the exchange VIII be closed until
the storm in New York subsidies
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
SEARCHES FOR SPOUSE.
WOMAN FINDS BODY

NEW YORK, oct. IA search for
her missing husband who had been
away al night, terminated ia a sad
fashion at the Adams street police sta
tion, Brooklyn, for Mrs. Patrick ]. Gan
non today AS Mrs. Cannon was de-
scribing her husband the lieutenant in
charge said:
you had better look at man killed
by a street car last night. His body is
In the back room"
One look told the woman the truth
and she tainted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
Knickerbocker Trust Co.
Has $250,000 Belonging
To City of New York

NEW YORK, Oct. PA quarter Of a
million Of the city's money is tied I'D
in the KnickerbOcker Trust Company.
According 10 Comptroller Metz the eIt,,
has not more than s109 600 in any other
one OF the banks that nave been in
VOlVed in the recent trouble and he
would not have had the money in the
knickerbOcker Company bank IN an
other day. Last August the Knfcker-
booker Trust Company purchased some
bonds from the city, and by agreement
about 100000 of the city's money was
left on deposit in the institution. Sew
eral days ago S350.000 of this amount was
drawn out and the rest was to have
been drawn Monday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
Views of Cortelyou.
CRISIS HAS PASSED,
THANKS TO C0RIELY0U,
PRESIDENT is TOLD

Continued from First Page;
the damage had been done, is ready to
aid with his millions IN supporting any
trust company whose lack OF cash TO
meet demands in a tight. money market
may cause its temporary embarrass-
ment.
think the existing alarm is without
foundation, and 1 hope the good com
mon sense Of our people will control the
situation.
Personally ] have absolute faith in
Jne future OF the values Of our securil
TIES and the soundness of underlying
conditions. Instead Of Withdrawing my
nIoney from the bank am cooperating
with others IN helping TO meet thai
MIllch firmly believe 10 be only a tenn
poTaTy crisis.
Every one having the good OF HIS
SoaI az sheart should. by word end
deed. lend q helping hand now n re
store CONFIDENCE. and I propose to do nv
part to the fun extent of nav resources :,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
Texas Bankers to Force
Sale of Storage Cotton
And Ease Money Strain

HOUSTON, Tex, oct. 24--Texas
bankers have served notice on owners
Of cotton IN warehouses that they viii
no longer make advances on cotton 10
be held IN storage.
The cotton growers have been holding
of their cotton from market IN ? united
effort to force an advance Is cents a
pound. The strained financial conditions
in New York and elsewhere are felt
throughout the South sufficiently 10
cause bankers 10 conserve their re-
sources. and they feel that bV forcing
the sale OF the cotton IN storage they
VIII bring millions Of much-needed for
eign money into the country.
The action will certainly cause a
liquidation Of cotton holdings in large
amounts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
SEEKS TO ENLARGE
FEDERAL POWERS

CHICAGO, oct. IA vigorous plea
for the establishment Of an effective
system OF Federal supervision Of cor
porations was made here today by
Herbert Knox Smith. Commissioner OF
Corporations. before the National Civic
Federation. After arguing on the needs
OF such supervision. the Commissioner
said:
"The real motive to be considered is
not the facI that combinations exist,
but how the power is used. Some cor
pcrate managers use their power to in
crease their own efficiency and maintain
their held On their business by better
service or lower prices. on the other
hand. certain concerns try 10 cripple
the efficiency OF competitors by unfair
means OF competition. including public
agencies, such as railroads, to give them
private determinations"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24

day ordered the receivers Of the West
inghouse Machine Company and the
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacture
Ing Company to pay the employees at
TraffOrd City the sum OF $4,000 for
wages due from October / o23, and
the employees az East Pittsburg the sum
Of 10000 for wages due from October
1 10 %.
The petition is made for ". w. Dom
ner and William McConway. receivers.
There are 100 employees at Trafford City
and $500 at East Pittsburg to receive
wages which are due October 3. The
wages OF the men have been paid semi
monthly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
CHICAGO TO CLEAN UP,
TO DRIVE OUT THE TAKERS

CHICAGO, Oct. A.-ProfessIonaI per-
sonal injury takers, colonies of whom
nave taken more than $1,000, 900 fraudu-
lently from the city in four years. are
TO be driven from the CITY.
Chicago has practically completed an
arrangement with the traction COM
panies and the steam railroads entering
the city 10 carry on an offensive and
defensive campaign against them. Be
sides these parties to the alliance. forty
companies-aH victims of the personal
injury fakeTs-have been invited TO as
sist in the establishment Of a clearing
house for the records of professional
crooks of this character
Investigation Of some of these cases
disclosed the fact that a disinterested
witness could not be found by the city
because in an entire neighbOrhOod not
one adult could be found who did not
have a suit against the city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
BANKER HIGGINSON SAYS
PRESIDENTS TRUST POLICY
CAUSED SLUMP IN MARKET
Buy Stocks, Advises Prominent Financier of Boston
Labor in Too Great Demand and Farmers Have
Too Much Power He Declares

NEW YORK. Oct 24.-Major Henry
L. Higginson. a leading banker Of Bos-
ton, and one Of the financial authorities
Of tiiis country, il. an interview last
evening regarding present condition,
said.
The financial conditions existing to
cay are due 10 a combination of causes.
CHEF among these is the publicity
gIv.aI the methods Of some Of the large
operators. and the fear engeEdered by
the big stick policy Of the Admin
istration. The President may not think
this is 20, but It Is
Either one or the other, and some
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24

ever before. The difficulties or the
FniCi1erbOclzer Trust Company attract
serious attention, owing to the large
interests held by men IN that company
in eastern Cuba. especially IN the Cuba
Northeastern railroad and the Cuba
Hardwood Company.
1t is said that one bank here wa
compelled today TO make a hasty cable.
transfer of 100000 from New York IN
order to protect itself. The banks de-
cline 70 make advances 10 sugar plan
teTs who have always borrowed at this
season Of the year on the forthcoming
crops. The banks declare mat they
viii not let go of their money under
existing local conditions AS IL is alb
sOlutely necessary for the planters 10
borrow, the outlook Is dark.
Ii is estimated that the loans to pan
tiers amount to between 100000 and
$40 CO. 90 annually.
The railway strikes add 10 The de-
moralization. The United Railway is
moving all its trains, but the Western
railway continues TO have trouble.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
Rig Run Started
On Lincoln Trust:
Can Pay off Al

NEW YORK, Oct. pa run started
today on the Lincoln Trust Connauv
at <uo Flfth avenue. Notwithstanding the
assurances Of the officers that the in
At daylight the worried 5enosi5C,, -, =
gan 70 arrive at the bank, and by y
o clock the crowd was so great tj,st
the ponce reserves were called D1Jt
INSIDE the bank officials had piled huge
tables IT the paying telIer's cage. buf
TINS did not turn tre anxious depositors
away. ''0' %
Inc run continued today on the Trust
Company of North America FJ1iI7-
$4,000 600 was paid out but this wac or
set by deposits aggregating 81, 600 600
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24

NEW YORK. Oct 1l-With the as
surance at an early hour today. after
conferences lasting long after midnight
that SIS, 1900 of Government money
would be deposited in the banks of this
city. the knowledge that John D. Rock
efeller is ready to pour stream of gold
into the treasures of the New York
banks. and that J. Pierpont Morgan,
with the vast resources OF his bank
ing house. is at the helm, and that he
has devised a means. by which a com
mittee of important bankers is prac-
tically placed in the position Of a cleer-
ing house committee to look after the
trust companies of New York. it is felt
that the situation is so we'll in hand
that normal conditions will prevail
within a few hours.
At the close OF a conference at the
Ma ahattan Hotel. at which Secretary
Cortelyou and J. Pierpont Morgan. who
IS acting as an advisory head in this
trying situation. met representatives or
barking and trust company interests
and received reports as to their cOndi-
tio1, Mr.. COTtelyOu issued this state
ment;
Views of Cortelyou.
Il have said 20 a number OF gentle
men who have called on me that any
statement TO the people regarding the
existing conditions here should be made
with the utmost fTankness, that de-
positors and others interested IN banks
might realize that entire relianc1 could
be placed on IT, Those familiar with
the facts have known that the situation
was made serious largely because OF
the circulation OF unfOuIded rumOrs and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
MOTHER THANKS OFFICERS
FOR CARE OF LITTLE SON

AIRS. ShTieT, the mother OF little Don
Shrier, who was run over by a rapidly
driven team and his skull fractured
several days ago, through The Times,
wishes TO thank Officers Hunt and Quln-
Ian, Of the Sixth precinct police sta
ton and the doctors or the Emergency
for their attention and treatment Of her
son.
She says that everything that possibly
could have been done for the little fell
low has been done and is thankful thar
he was placed in the care Of such eff
Client men.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
SOUTHEAST GROUND
BRINGS 70 GENTSA FOOT

Thomas J. owen & Sons have sold TO
Watson J. Newton 1858 feet OF ground
in square 1875. for 141a cents a foot The
property Is the east twenty-four feet OF
lot Il, on the south side of D street. be
tween Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets
southeast.
The same firm also sold yesterday a
number Of small parcels in the North
east and Southeast sections of the city
at prices ranging from to 20 cents a
foot. The purchaser was Annie F. Oar
by. The sale was made Tor Frank T.
and Richard G. Rawlings, trustees.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
Bank Demands Notice
From Depositors to Stop
Account Withdrawals

NEW YORK. Oct 4.-The Empire
CITY Savings Bank, at 81 West l25th
street, is the first to take advantage Of
The State law, compelling depositors 10
give sixty days notice before their ac-
counts can he withdrawn.
This is done because Of the excite
ment in Harlem and the Bronx, follow
ing The close OF the Twelfth Ward and
Hamilton Banks. The president Of the
Empire is Isaac d. Hopper, and its &C.
posits are estimated at S35O0OO0.
Other savings banks are expected TO
take similar action at once.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
Bankers Revive Spirits;
See a Break in Clouds
Action of j. p Morganin Arranging for Com
mittee With Clearing House Powers Be-
Iieved to Be Solution of Difficulty

the unreasoning anxiety of many who
thought only for the moment
ITO pass safely through such day.
one OF most unnecessary excitement, as
II has been, is the best evidence OF
strength and support on the part OF
those who have undertaken the difficult
task of re-esto hlishing public confidence.
Wherever there Is weakness-and II has
been in but a comparatively few in
stances-strong ana able men are rem
dering aid, and in behalf OF the Treas
ury Department l may say that l be
heve II my duty to do, and l shall do.
IN the largest way possible whatever
may be necessary to afford relief.
If Che press OF this city will continue
its cooperation, and if the public, on
its part, will reflect upon the real
strength Of our banking institutions ms
there win be a prompt return OF the
confidence which their condition war
rants.
Deposits sas,OOO,oOO.
"As evidence of the disposition have
directed deposits IN this city 10 the ex-
tent of SIS, 00O. COO"
John d. Rockefeller In asserting that
he would aid the banking and trust COM
panies IN this city TO the extent OF his
ability, said that there is nothing in the
condition of New York financial institu-
lions 10 warrant the condition that was
brought about by an unreasoning lack
OF confidence.
The action OF j. PierpOnt Morgan IN
bringing about the appointment OF a
committee of five well-kuown bankers.
who viii have supervision Of the affairs
of the New York city trust companies,
with regulating powers similar 10 that
which the clearing house committee eX-
ercises over the national banks, was
deemed a master stroke, and bankers
are certain that this committee will go
far toward clearing the situation in a
short time and that danger of further
trouble will be averted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
JOSEPH SHELTON DEAD;
WAS RETIRED POLICEMAN

Joseph Shelton, a retired policeman.
died this morning at his home. 400
Twelfth street southeast. Mr.. Shelton
was born in the District lightweight
years ago. He was appointed on the
police force October IS. 1851. one month
after the department was organized.
April Is, 1881, he retired on a pension.
Arrangements for the funeral have not
been completed.