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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-01-22
WISE COUNSEL FROM THE SOUTH.

WISE COUNSEL FROM THE SOUTH.
~ want to give some valuable advice
to those who suffer with lame back and
kidney trouble" says j. R. Blankenship,
Of Beck, Tenn. ~ have proved to an
absolute certainty that Electric Bitters
will positively cure this distressing con-
dition. The first bottle gave me great
relief and after taking few moro bot
ties, was completely cured; 30 COM
pletely that 1t becomes q pleasure to
recommend this great remedy" Sold
under guarantee at r. A. Shurtlen q
Co.'s drug store. Price Soc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-01-22

District Attorney Jerome, according
to newspaper heading, Wants law tn
put horse racing to the bad" But from
what is under the heading. 1t appears
that it is really gambling at race tracks
that he wants to stop. Against horse
racing of itself he has no complaint.
Here in Maine, where, since the days OF
Rigby, we have horse races without bet
ting, we sometimes fail tn understand
that in some parts of the country,
gambling is the object of racing. Stop
the gambling, and the racing is dead as
hay"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-01-22
SINGLE COPIES.

Single Copies OF the Democrat are four cents
each. Thee viii 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, Shurtlef's Drug Store.
Norway, Moves Drug Store.
Stones Drug Store.
Buckfeld, Alfred Cole. Postmaster.
Fryeburg. A. II. Lewis. Insurance once.
Paris Mn, Mrs. Harlow. Post Once.
west Paris Samuel T. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-01-22
Send Your Cattle and Horse hides

10 the CROSBY TRISTAN FUR COMPANY,
Rochester N. T.. and have them converted Into
costs. robes, rugs, gloves and mittens; better
and cheaper goods than you can buy. Never
Bee our new illustrated catalog, page Is. II In
terested send for Il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-01-22
buckfield.

Hiram Z. Lynch, who resided in
Buckfield for some time with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. George H. Hersey, died in
Brooklyn, N. Y, Jan. 10th, at the age Of
eighty years. Mr.. Lynch was born in
New York city and lived there nearly
his entire life, where he was prominent
in religious work. He was tinsmith
by trade and was for long time fore
man in the factory of the Barstow Stove
Company. He leaves wife, to whom
he had been married fifty-six years, and
three daughters. During his stay in
Buckfield Mr.. Lynch made many friends
here.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-01-22
Coming Events.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Feb. 5-Oxford Pomona Grange. Bryant's
Pond.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-01-22
srREAKED MOUNTAIN.

Plais'ed Whitman has gone to Bellows
Falls, VT, as machinist for the Vermont
Farm Machine Co. He reports favor
ably in regard to both his work and
location.
There are quite lot of apples in this
vicinity, but no buyers come round.
Why is il?
George Maxim is at work in the shoe
shop at Norway.
Geraldine Whitman will finish her
school in No. S this week. She boards
at home, driving back and forth dis
tsnce of about four miles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-01-22

Governor Hoch of Kansas says that
the legislature that solves the taxation
problem will make itself immortal. Well,
all the race of man will be with the i'm
mortals when that is accomplished.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-01-22

TERMS Also II year n paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise es.oO year. Single copies cent?.
pvERrIsEMsNrs: - All legal advertisements
are given three consecutive insertions for SIS
per Inch In length Of column. Special contracts
made vita local. transient and yearly sdvertis-
ers.
jon PRINTING New type. fast presses, electric
power experienced workmen and low prices
combine 20 make this department Of our buei-
ness co'Gp.ete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-01-22
Piano Recital.

BETHEL, MAINE.
Mrs. George /. Burnham Of South
Paris, who for some over year has had
class In instrumental music In this
town, held pupils recital on Thursday
evening, Jan. II, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. E. Bates on Mechanic Street.
Invitations were issued to the parents
and few friends, the rooms being we'll
filed.
The playing of the younger pupils was
a credit to both teacher and scholar,
showing they had received thorough in.
struction. Some of the more advanced
scholars played with excellent phrasing
and finish and a sympathetic enterpre-
tation which was particularly pleasing,
indicating they had been specially taught
so AZ to develop a genuine musical taste.
The following programme was given
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-01-22

The affair of the companies of negro
soldiers discharged by President Roose-
Welt has made a curious alignment of
partisans, and has withal drawn out a
long speech from the fiery Tillman. A
crowd thronged the galleries to hear
him, but the trouble is, hardly anybody
except Tillman takes Tillman seriously.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-01-22

There is newspaper in Maine that
wants to have annual sessions Of the
legislature,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-01-22

1t is a good plan to arrange things in
the order Of their importance. A circular
of college annual recently, received in
enumerating what the annual will con-
tain, gives it in this way: "Ath-
letic histories. fraternity sections,
records of college organizations, views of
the college and campus and things of
interest to students, alumni, and all per-
sons in any way knowing the college.
Besides this the book will contain CON-
plete history of the college from its
foundation To 1907"
San Francisco, Valparaiso, and now
Kingston, Jamaica. This is an earth
quake age. The old earth seems to be
settling down into shape, and the pecul-
iarity of it is that its worst spasms
should strike populous cities and shake
than iptn rnina
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-01-22
Short Skirts.

and tucks, Csc.
One Lot Of muslin inch founce clusters Of fne
tucks, hamburg rufae, SOC.
Ono Lot Of good musn inch Aounce with lace and
insertion 5Oc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-01-22

M.-F. L. Wyman.
O.-Charles Marshall.
la. j. Abbott.
sec.-Mrs. Edith e. Day.
Treas. II. Lurvey.
Chaplain-Mrs. Augusta Beck.
Flora-Mrs. Minnie Day.
Ceres-Mrs. Maude Day.
Pomona-Mrs. Grace Stevens.
S.-Charles Stevens.
A.S.-Charles Dudley.
L. A. S.-Miss Edna Curtis.
G. K.-E. r. Barrows.
Librarian-Mrs. Ada Rarden,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-03-20
*"1n 1897 had a stomach diseas,

*"In 1897 I had stomach disease.
Some physicians said dyspepsia, some
consumption. One said I would not
live until spring. For four years I
existed on boiled milk, soda biscuits,
and doctors prescriptions. could
not digest anything I ate; then I pick
ed up one Of your almanacs and it
happened to be my life-saver. l
bought a soc bottle Of Kodol and the
benefit received from that bottle
all the gold in Georgia could not buy.
In two months went back to my
work. as a machinist, and in three
months l was we'll and hearty. May
you live long and prosper."-C. \.
Cornell, Roding. Ca, 1906. The above
is only sample of the great good
that is daily done everywhere by Ko-
dol. for dyspepsia. It is SOLD here by
druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-03-20
Saved Her Sons Life.

*The hapipest mother in the little
town of Ava, Mo-, is Mrs. S. Rupee.
She writes: zone year ago my son
was down with such serious lung
trouble that our physician was up-
able to help him; when, by our drug
gist's advice, began giving him Dr.
Kings New Discovery, and I soon no
ticed improvement. I kept this treat
u1ent up for few weeks when he was
perfectly we'll. He has worked stead
lily since at carpenter work. DR.. Kings
New Discovery saved his life. .
Guaranteed best cough and cold cure
by Sibert's Drug Store. soc and 81
Trial bottle free.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-03-20
BOLD CHICKEN THIEVES.

Soon after midnight tuesday,
March 18TH, a Mr.. Dougherty, who
lives on Mr.. L. D. Jennings place
about four miles from the city, was
aroused by noise and upon ipvesti-
cation found that his chicken house
had been disturbed. Mr.. Dougherty
at once instituted search and to-
gefher with several neighbors located
q wagon and mule some little distance
from his home. In the wagon was a
chicken coop containing some Is
fowls. The wagon also contained sew
eral old overcoats and bagging sup
posed TO be stolen property. The
men lay in wait for the return Of the
owners of the wagon, which soon oc-
CURED. They soon returned and
when ordered to halt made break for
the nearby swamp. Fire was opened
upon the two men, both OF. whom
escaped into the woods.
The team proved to be the property
of George Rowe, who lives on Grier
proved that Rowe had not been at
home during the night nor has he
returned since. Rowe is naturally
suspected, but cannot pc locdse0
The second party is believed to be
Geo. Burrows. who was apprehended
bv the police authorities this morn
ing and is now being held on the
charge.
The team and the chickens were
brought into tfe city today. Some OF
the poultry was identified by the
owners. while the others are being
held for Identification.
1t is believed by some that on being
fred upon the negro Rowe was hi
and is probably lying in the woods
seriously injured, if not dead
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-03-20
WOODMEN MEETING.
The Attendance in Columbia is Very
Large-Oficers Elected.

Columbia, March 13.-The State
convention of the Woodmen of the
World met in the court house yester-
day at 10 o'clock, with the head
consul, Mr.. Caesar Alexander, in the
chair. The meeting was opened with
prayer by Rev. P. F. Kilgo of the
Washington Street Methodist church.
Hon. W. Hampton Cobb, chairman
of the entertainment committee, de-
livered the address Of welcome on
behalf of the local Woodmer. He was
followed by Mayor Gibbes, who ''de-
livered the key Of the city to the
choppers" in few very pleasant
and impressive words Of welcome.
Gov. Ansel them welcomed them and
expressed the wish that their conven-
ton would be harmonious and result
in much benefit to each member as
well as the order.
Hon. Robert Lide, chairman Of the
board Of managers, responded to the
addresses in a most delightful strain,
emphasizing the benefits of wood
craft, giving a brief skech Of its his
tory, etc.
The convention was then regularly
turned over to Hon. Caesar Alexan-
der, who appointed the following
committees:
Credentials-E. R. Cox, chairman;
T. D. Langston, A. N. Boozer.
Mileage and Per Diena-A. B..
Tornlinson, chairman; George H
Gibbs, A. j. Broom.
Resolutions-W. E. Lea, chairman;
W. H. Heidenreich, Philip Stoll.
Press-N. R. Green, chairman; R.
B. Gross, NJ. J. Spears.
The temporary officers were: T. c..
Hamer. H. Adv; F. C. Lotz, H. B.;
r. S. Hood, H. c.; w. Hampton Cobb,
H. E.; j. NJ. Brogdon, H. W; F. B.
Cooper. H. s.; Robert Lide, A. j..
Evans, w. N. Smith, \. r. Green, S.
O'Quinn, managers.
Afternoon Session.
When the convention reconvened at
$50 the report of the committee on
credentials was made, showing about
200 delegates present.
Hon. W. Z. Glaze Of Orangeburg,
senior past head consul, took the
chair.
The following officers Were elected:
II. "A. OSIeS, DldChNIiic, liSctO SOli-
sui; Robert Lide, Orangeburg, head
adviser; Fred C. Lotz, Charleston,
head banker; K. S. Hood, Sumter,
head clerk; W. Hampton Cobb, Co
lumbia, head escort; J. NJ. Brogdon,
Sumter, head watchnan; T. B. Coop
| er, Rranchville, head secretary; Tom
C. Hamer, Bennettsville, chairman
board Of managers: A. NJ. Boozer,
Columbia, A. B. Tomlinson, Spartan
burg. r. 3. Gross, Holly Fill, j. E.
Carroll, Yorkville, managers.
Delegate to Sovereign Camp-Max
c.. bryant, Rock Hill. with r. n.
| Green, Anderson, alternate.
The sovereign camp meets in Nor
folk in May. Mr.. Caesar Alexander
is ex-officio a member by virtue of
his being junior past head consul Of
the jurisdiction, and w. E. Lea Of
| Timmonsville is member Of the
sovereign law committee.
Spartanburg was selected as the
place of holding the next convention.
| Anderson also extended an invita-
iton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-03-20
4 Barn in the Rear Of Hotel Jackson
Destroyed.

a barn situated in the rear Of the
Jackson hotel was burned about a.
m. last Thursday. The building was
:. total loss and was uninsured. 1t
was the property of Mr.. A. J. Moses
TIL origin of the fire has not been as
certained.
The fire, while in itself not a seri-
Gus one, caused a great deal Of ex-
element. for, when the alarm was
given, it was thought by many that
the hotel was on fire. To add to the
excitement an engine whistle at the
depot was repeatedly blown, which
tended to confirm the impression that
the fire was a serious affair.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-03-20
Cause stomach Troubles.

.When a man has trouble with his
stomach you may know that he is
eating more than he should or Of
some article of food or drink not
suited to his age or occupation, or
that his bowels are habitually consti-
pated. Take chamberlain's stomch
and Liver Tablets to regulate the
bowels and improve the digestion ana
see if the trouble does not disappear.
Ask for a. free sample. Sold oy De-
Lorme's Pharmacy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-03-20
How to Remain Young.

sTo continue young in health and
strength, do as Mrs. N. F. Rowan, Nc
Donough, Ca, did. She ays: Three
bottles of Electric Bitters cured me
Of chronic liver and stomach trouble,
complicated with such an unhealthy
condition Of the blood that my skin
turned red as flannel. I am now
PRACTICALLY 20 years younger than be-
fore took Electric Bitters. I can
now do all my work with ease and as
sist in my husbands store" Guaran-
teed at Sibert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-03-20
Worked Like a Charm.

*Mr. D. n. Walker, editor of that
spicy journal, the Enterprise. Louisa,
Va, says: 'I ran nail in my foot last
week and at once applied Bucklen's
Arnica Salve. No Inflammation fol-
lowed; the salve simply healed the
wound" Heals every sore, trrn and
skin disease. Guaranteed at Sibert's
Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-03-20
No Case on Record.

sThere is no case on record Of a
cough or cold resulting in pneumo-
MIA or consumption after Foley's Hon
ey and Tar has been taken, as it will
stop your cough and break up your
cold quickly. Refuse any but the gen.
uine F'oley's Honey ard Tar in a yel-
low package. Contains no opiates
and is safe and sure. Sibert's Drug
Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-03-20
ACQUITTED OF MURDER.
North Carolinians Tried at Lancaster
and Found Not Guilty.

Lancaster, March 13.-The two
young white men of North Carolina
Lambert and Lance, who were tried
heretoday for the killing of Ben
Hood, colored, of this county, have
been found mot guilty" They We're
however, convicted Of carrying pis-
tolls. The jury was out only about 20
minutes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-03-20
TOO MUCH NEGRO.
White Mail Clerks in West Appeal to
Department for Relief But Get
None


Washington, March 12.-The Pos
tai department stated that no segre-
cation of negro mail clerks can be
made, despite the urgent appeal OF
the white employees in the middle
west.
The white men claim they are
compelled to eat and sleep in the
same cars and dormitories with ne
gro clerks. The department would
be discriminating to segregate the ne
gro employees Of the government and
therefore cannot meet the demands
Of the white clerks. The white clerks
also declare that they are obliged to
work in close proximity to the ne
groes and the department was also
asked to remedy this.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-03-20
letter. salt Rheum and Eczema.

*These are diseases for which
chamberlain's Salve is especially val
liable. It quickly allays the itching
and smarting and soon effects a cure.
Price. 25 cents. For sale by De-
Lorme's Pharmacy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-03-20
Specially Fine Cabbage Plants.

that set
selected
rates.. order
WI CARR.
Dec@ sm Box 81. Meggetts, s. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-03-20
KILLED IN WRECK.
Two Railroad Hands Lose Their Lives
in PENNSYLVANIA.

Meadville, Pa, March 1.-two
trainmen were killed and several IA
tally injured when the second section
of an Erie freight train went over an
ernbankment early today. Two en-
gines and 21 cars were demolished
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-18
s4.-o rnom UnsAo FATE.
Kind Woman's Assistance Meant
Much to This Tramp.

A certain lady, noted for her kind
heart and open hand. was approached
not long ago by a man who, with
tragic air, began:
"A man, madam, is often forced by
the whip of hunger TO many things
from which his very soul shrinks-
and so 1t is with me at this time. Un-
less, madam, in the name of pity, you
give me assistance, | will be COM
PEELED to do something which never
before have done, which would
greatly dislike to do"
Much impressed, the lady made
haste to place in his hand a five-dol-
lar bill. AS the man pocketed 1t
with profuse thanks, she inquired,
And what is the dreadful thing
| have kept you from doing, my poor
MANI"
Work was the brief and mourn
full reply.-Harper's Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-18
A SMALL SECRET.
Couldn't Understand the Taste OF
His Customers.

Two men were discussing the var
ious food products now being supplied
in such variety and abundance.
One, a grocer, said. II frequently try
q package or so of any certain article
before offering it to my trade, and in
that way sometimes form different
idea than my customers have.
For instance, thought / would try
some Postum Food Coffee, to see what
reason there was for such call for it,
At breakfast didn't like it and supper
proved the same, so l naturally con-
cluded that my taste was different
from that of the customers who bought
1t right along.
"A day or two after. / waited on a
lady who was buying a Csc package
and told her couldn't understand how
one could fancy the taste of Postum.
81 know just what is the matter,
she said. you put the coffee boiler on
the stove for just fifteen minutes, and
ten minutes of that time ii simmered,
and perhaps five minutes it boiled;
now IL you will have IL left to boil full
fifteen minutes after II commences to
boil, you will find delicious Java-like
beverage. rich in food value of gluten
and phosphates, so choice that you
will never abandon ii. particularly
when you see the great gain in health
Well, / took another trial and sure
enough | joined the Postum army for
good, and life seems worth living since
l have gotten rid Of my old time stcm
ach and kidney troubles"
Postum is no sort Of medicine, bat
pure liquid food. and this, together
with a relief from coffee worked the
change. There's a Reason"
Read THE Road to Wellville," IL
pkgs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-18
"UNWRITTEN" LAW FREES
MRS. soWIE AND SON ACQUITTED
CT THE PoSEY MURDER.
Avenged Girls Wrong-Jury at la
Fiata, Nd, Requires But Five
Minutes to Reach Verdict.

La Plata, Md.-it took the jury In
the Bowie murder trial Friday but five
minutes to decide that, in southern
Maryland, at least, the "unwritten
law is the law TO which the seducer
must hold himself answerable. And
while there was no marked demonstra-
ton when the verdict became known,
verdict of the jury was the verdict of
the people of this section of the coun-
try.
Both jury and people acquit Mrs
Mary f. Bowie and her son, Henry
Of all blame for their acknowledged
Staying last January of Hubert Posey
the seducer of their daughter and sis
ter, Priscilla Bowie, who, with her
fatherless child, made a most pathetic
picture in the courtroom during the
progress of the trial. That there was
no demonstration was doubtless due
to the fact that the verdict Of the jury
was announced to the judges while
they were at dinner during recess.
States Attorney Winners request
to the jury that they bring in YER
dict of manslaughter, not Of murder,
made Thursday evening, was not more
noteworthy than the frankness with
which Congressman Sidney e. Mudd,
OF counsel for the defense, appealed
to the 'unwritten law in behalf of
his clients Throughout his address,
which evidently voiced the sentiments
of most of his hearers, Mrs. Bowie
and her son sat in stolid composure,
while Priscilla Bowie, seated outside
the rail among the spectators, wept
continuously.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-18
WESTERN MEN IN new YORK.
Brains ct riountain ard Prairie in De-
mand in the Financial Center.

Ever since the early days, when d.
.. Mills, j. B. Haggin and James r.
keene "emigrated" from California to
New York, the metropolis has been
drawing largely on the west and south
tor its supply Of men who do things"
theodore p. Shonts, both southerner
and westerner, who has undertaken to
solve New York's great transit prob
lem. is the latest importation in re-
spouse to the call of the east
The promptness with which Thos. F.
Ryan, of Virginia, turned the Equit-
able Life Assurance Society over TO
its policyholders, who now elect a ma
jority OF its Board Of Directors, and
Invested himself of the control Of the
stock which he bought from Jas. III.
Hyde, and the success Of the new
management of the Society under the
direction Of President Paul Morton,
have created a demand for the strong
men of the south and west that is
greater than ever before. Under the
Morton management the Equitable has
made better show' than any other
insurance compe in the way of inn
proved methC~s. economies and in
creased returns to policyholders.
f. II. Gary, head of the greatest COR
poration in the world-the u. s. Steel
Co.-John w. Gates. Henry G. Frick.
Norman b. Ream, VIM. III. Moore and
Daniel G. Reid are other westerners
who are among the biggest men in
New York.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-18
Pot Roast.

For a pot roast get a short thick
piece of the cross rib of beef and lard
it with little strips of clear fat pork.
Put the pot in which the meat is to be
cooked over the fire, and when hot
lay in the beef and brown, turning
from side to side until the whole sur
face is richly colored. Add half
dozen little onions. two tablespoon
fuls of tomato a little chopped pars-
ley, a bay leaf, half a dozen whole
black peppers and three cloves, to-
gether with cup of boiling water or
stock. Place the pot where the meat
will just simmer and steam for three
hours, keeping the pot closely COW
cred. An hour before serving add
three carrots sliced thin and another
cup of stock if needed. When done
take up the meat on a hot platter, sea-
son the sauce with salt and pepper,
arrange the carrot slices about the
meat, alternating with little rounds
of peas, then strain in the sauce over
the meat.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-18
SOMEWHAT or a REFLECTION.
Naive Ccmrent Of Debutante That
Amused Hostess.

A charming hostess of one Of the
big houses" as they are called by
those who are welcomed into them,
has the added beauty of premature
white hair. That which seems to her
contemporaries an added charm may
appear to the crudely young a mark
of decline, at least SO it appears in
one instance of which the hostess her
7elf tells with enjoyment.
The lady is a connoisseur of an.
tiqucs. At one of her teas a debutante
rich with the glow of youth, bat sadly
constrained with her sense of novelty,
was handed a cup OF tea; the cup
was beautifully blue and wonderfully
old. The hostess desiring to light
en- the strain on her youthful guest
by pleasant diverting remark, said.
THAT little cup is hundred and ff.
ty years old"
oh came the debutante's high
strained tones: How careful you
must be to have kept it so long!"