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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
How Many?

How many bowls TO make q bowlder?
How many shoals TO make shoulder?
How many lambs TO make a lama?
How many drains to make a drama?
How many bats TO make battle2
How many rats to make rattle?
How many folks to make focus?
How many croaks to make crocus?
How many quarts to make a quarterf
How many ports 10 make porter
How many fans to make a phantom?
How many bans TO make bantam?
How many aches to make an acre?
How many fakes to make fakir?
How many wraps to make a rapture?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
One Concord wagon in good condition.
one two-horse Mccormick moving hI
chine, a Champion horse.rake' Sec ,.a.
hand driving harness, a lever ouI ,..
worker, and Blanchard churn. FOR iu'
Their particulars inquire Of Inv
A. j. PENLEl,
South Paris, Maine:
June II, 1907.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter OF
JAMES 8. WALKER, In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt
To the Hon CLARENCE HALE, Judge OF the Dis
trict Court of the United States for the District
OF Maine:
JAMES s. WALKER, OF Paris, in the
81 County OF Oxford. and State OF Maine
In said District, respectfully represents that
on the 22d day OF June, last past, he wa:
duly adjudged bankrupt under the Acts Of
Congress- relating to Bankruptcy; that he has
duly surrendered all his property and right;
of property, and has fully complied with all the
requirements of said Acts and of the orders Of
Court touching his bankruptcy.
wherefore he prsys, That he may be decreeG
by the Court TO have full discharge from al
debts proyabie against his estate under said
BANKRUPTCY Acts, except such debts as ar,
excepted By law from such discharge.
Dated this 23rd day of Aug, A. ID. 1907.
JAMES S. WALKER, Bankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
TOWN NOTICE.

Ifyou have bill against the town. either high.
way or poor account, the Selectmen ask you to
present your account at once TO the selectman
In your section Of the town.
sELECTMEN OF PARIS.
South Paris, July 1, 1907.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this oath day OF Aug, A. ID. 1907. on read
ing the foregoing petition, 1t is
Ordered by the Court. That hearing DC naH
upon the same on the 18th day Of Sept, A. ID.
1907. before said Court at Portland, In said Dis-
trtct at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that no.
tice thereof be published In the oxford Demo.
Graf. newspaper printed In said District, and
that all known creditors, and other persons In
interest, may appear at the said time and place.
and show cause. II any they have, why the
PRAYER Of said petitioner should not be granted.
And IL Is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred
itors copies Of said petition and this order, al
dressed to them at their places OF residence as
stated.
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE. Judge
Of the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Port
land, In said District, on the 18th day OF Aug
A. ID. 1907. ,,,,,,,,,, c,,
L. O.. JAMES 4. hEW FL, CIerk.
A true copy Of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES Z. HEWEY. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
STATE OF MAINE.

[sEAL. COUNTY OF OXFORD, IS.
Supreme Judicial Court,
May Term, A. ID. 1907.
OCTAvIUS X. YATES
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
No ooa-Hidden POETS.

Fill each blank with the name Of
poet to rhyme with the first line:
II any poet his fame we'll earns.
I'm sure that man Is -.
A favorite line Of his each one Of US re-
peats,
Though not all know twas written by
You know the poem. which used to awe
US so.
About bird. The poets name was -.
remember, 1 remember. how I loved his
poems good.
And often read aloud at school the works
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
WHITE GRAPE SALAD.

Wash and wipe dry large white Cali
fornia grapes; with sharp penknife
open place on one side and press out
the seeds; slip in in their stead small
half of a pecan nut and press the edge
partly together. When enough grapes
are prepared lay them on individual cup
shaped lettuce leaves aud arrange these
on glass platter; just before serving
pour over some French dressing, made
with three tablespoonfuls of oil, two
tablespoonfuls of lemon juice, and lit
tie salt, well mixed. Serve very cold.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10

Peaches are new served with preserves
fresh peach is cut into halves and a
spoonful of rich strawberry or red rasp-
berry preserve or jam Is put In the mid
die and the two are pressed together
again, laid on sponge cake, with whip
ped cream.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-08-16
WAR DEPARTMENT
EXPECTS CONSIDERABLE SCAN
DAL ERE LONG.
Investigation in Department of Phil
ippincs Promises Some Spicy
Charges Against Officers.

Washington, Aug. 16.-The wal
department has learned that Brig
Gen. Ernest A. Darlington. who was
specially charged. by Secretary Taft
to make a further Investigation into
the alleged Irregularities ir the quar-
termaster's department in the Philip
pines, arrived in Manila July . and
entered upon his work the following
day.
The original Investigation was
based upon the allegation that num-
her of army officers stationed in the
Philippines had caused a lot of eX-
pensive furniture to be manufactured
for souvenirs TO be sent to their
friends in the states for which no
proper return was made TO the gov
eminent.
Gen. Leonard Wood, upon discoy-
ering the conditions Of affairs, made
a report on the subject TO the war de-
partment which was the basis of sew
eral direct Inquiries. Much conflict
ing testimony was taken the result
OF which was to leave in doubt the
question as to whether or not any =
the officers had been culpable to de-
gree that affected their integrity or
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-08-16
Why There Was No Recount.

II last Thursdays primary had
been fairly and impartlal,y conduct.
ed and the henchmen of the COVER
nor had not committed the most afro
cious irregularities, the majority for
Mr.. Williams would be at least TO-
600 instead Of only Gas votes. The
governors followers did not ask a
recount because they were afraid Of
an exposure. There was plenty Of ev-
idence in hand to prove a deliberate
attempt to wrest the victory from Mr..
Williams in spite Of the Will OF the
people.-Jaokson. Miss, News.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-08-16

whether they had been simply care.
less.
The names of some officers Of very
high rank were brought into the case
to their great Indignation, as they de-
clared that they had settled in full
at the highest market price for the
furniture.
Upon the report of Gen. Darlington
will depend the course to be adopted
by the department in its treatment Of
certain officers who are alleged to
have msused their privileges.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-08-16
DRINK OF SALT WATER
KILLS -FOUR FINE HOGS

Gleason. Tenn, Aug. 16.-Mr. Adj
Olson Brasheld is the loser of four
fine hogs on account of salt water
thrown from an ice cream freezer.
The hogs were very large. weighing
about 300 pounds each. and imme-
diately after drinking the water they
commenced having fits, running back
wards against fences and trees. In
three hours after drinking the water
they were all dead.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-08-16
RIVER NEWS

Even eight feet were registered on
the gauge this morning. fall of q
since yesterday. Weather cloudy
land business was lively.
The Ohio river engineers left Pitts
burg yesterday on their trip Of in
spection down the Ohio. They will
stop at nearly every port and gather
data for their report TO congress and
/ will be here IN about ten days. owing
/ 20 the low water On The upper Ohio
they were compelled to travel some
distance from Pittsburg southwark by
rail, before they could take the steam
Ter Cherokee on which they will come
Cairo Bulletin.
The Fowler pulled out from the
wharf this morning at s o'clock, and
Capt. Mark Cole said the boat would
be back at $3.50 O'Clock tonight, and
when the captain says so. you may
depend on it. Mayor Parsons, of
Cairo, and his house party are COM
ling on the trip tonight and will re-
main over until the trip tomorrow
morning. Yesterday was a big day
with the Fowler and she did not re-
turn until II O'Clock last night.
The Bob Dudley is out on the ways
receiving repairs There were but a
few bad planks IN her hull and Capt
Taylor thinks she will be ready to
lower into the water by next Monday
The Kentucky arrived this morn
ing from the Tennessee river with
one Of the biggest freight and pas
senger trips Of the season. She will
leave on the return trip tomorrow
levenBlg at O'Clock
The Harth will return this evening
from Cairo. where she took several
barges for the West Kentucky Coal
company.
The Cowling had an excursion from
Metropolis last night and IL was one
of the most successful of the season.
The boat was well loaded with pas
lsengors and but two or three could
get on board here.
After coaling and storing the Hos
Ah'A ANAA A0ANr lbA AIt AuAAUti AAiu
river for a tow of ties for the Aver
& Lord Tie company.
The Chattanooga left today for
Waterloo and other landings on the
Tennessee river with one of the big
gest trips this summer.
The Joe Fowler arrived on time to-
day from Evansville with good
trip
The Royal had another good trip
to-day, both in passengers and freight.
The Bette owen made the usual
trips today. Yesterday a cong. ega-
ton OF negroes had a dance across
The river, and on the last trip of the
boat they came across. After dancing
all day they still had energy, and
turned the deck of the boat into
dancing pavilion.
John Street, night clerk on the
wharfhoat, is better today from his
illness. Wednesday he was threat
ened with a congestive chill.
The Charles Turner will leave late
this afternoon for the Tennessee river
after a tow Qf ties.
~ a ia ara, 4 -f>a nj IL. nrr<ro famnn-.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-08-16
DON'T he BIUE

And lose all interest when help Is
within reach. Herbiue Will make that
liver perform its duties properly. J. B.
vaughn Elba, Ala, writes. Being a
constant sufferer from consultation and
q disordercd liver. I have found Her
blnc 90 be the best medicine. for these
troubles, on the market / have used
10 constantly / believe Il To be the
best medicine of its kind. and ] wish
an sufferers from these troubles to
know the good Herbine has done me-"
Sold by J. II. Oehlschlaeger, Lang Bros.
and q. O. Ripley
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-08-16

While shoeing a horse yesterday
Mr.. Charles Ciemons, Of the A. w.
Greif shop on Kentucky avenue. was
injured and the flesh OF his right
hand Was laid open by the horse pull
Ing his hoof from his hand as he
~ a.1f-A4A @iin an tl...- .~ssiei ,.ll,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-08-16

ing themselves 'bioomcr eirls who
arc playing baseball here should hc
Driven from Che town. Good. clean
baseball is not Objectionable to amy
one. hut to have females who call
lrew c.,cs womou disporf themselves
r boomers and dra e~womanhood TO
thc lowest depths should DC sup
....snd.,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-08-16

Us an expression as old as the race.
No doubt the rising and setting Of
the sun is the most regular perform
ance In the universe, unless lt is the
action Of the liver and bowels when
regulated with DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. Gugranteed by all druggists.
25c.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-08-16

Dubuque, Ia. Aug. l6.-"Thosc
bloomer girls are a disgrace TO wom-
anhood and they should be driven
from the city" was The statement
Father a. Boediug made before the
Rosary club. "The aggregation call
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-08-16

row from Cincinnati On route to
Memphis This will Doe the last trip
ON the Ohio river FOR thc big packet
until the river rises.
The CoWliug made the regular
trips today. and many shoppers were
brought over from the ncighborIng
Citv.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-08-16

the secretary's views Of him and nj.
business conduct. The statement at
Itributed TO Mr.. Rockefeller that h,
would like to see Mr.. Taft or Hugres
made president probably was not ut
tered with the expectation that either
one of these men. If inaugurated
would cease enforcing the laws. Ger
tainly in the case Of Mr. TAFT it may
be said that there would be no letup
lin the proceedings against him and
the Standard oil company.
The secretary has been one of the
men who believed from the begin
ming that the most effective way TO
prevent violations of the antitrust
and anti-rebate laws was to put 90
jail the high officials OF the Offend
irg corporations and thus make an
example which the men directing the
affairs Of other corporations would
heed.
Taft's Friends Elatcd.
From the time he leaves Washing
ton Sunday night until he sails from
Seattle September 10 for Japan and
the Philippines, Secretary Taft will
be busy making speeches and getting
in touch with the people in various
states. There is no question that the
secretary's friends are gratified at the
progress which has been made by his
He Is becoming the sec
ond choice In the favorite sons state,
and is developing a strength in those
states which will be I'm the nature Of
a surprise party when the time for
arrives.
There is no doubt that the appoint
ment Of L. NJ. Morgan as postmaster
of New York was dictated by the
presidents desire to help Taft in the
Empire state. Postmaster General
Meyer. who was at the conference at
oyster Bay yesterday. is one OF the
most enthusiastic admirers of the
secretary OF war and is leaving no
stone unturned in helping him. This
is important. for the reason that the
postal service Families throughout
the country, and IL has beca general
II understood that the friends of Sec
rotary CortelyOu expected that live
~ recollection Of what he had done
for them when their chief would
cause the postal employees to stand in
line for him. Mr.. Cortelyou is not a
declared candidate, but he is a re-
eeptiye one. and is named by good
many politicians as a possible dark
horse.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-08-16

County Jailer, James Eaker left
this morning for Metropolis to bring
back Annie Singleton, colored. who
is charged with petit larceny She
has been at liberty for some time, but
the Metropolis policemen caught her.
Mr.. Eaker returned with his prisoner
this afternoon.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-08-16

Ia all France there are only LOO
persons who are milllonnircs n our
sense oi thc word Uu doiiarD. Of
mi.Iouairas iu francs there aro about
10000. apart from me loo already
counted.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-08-16

es to be obtained. We shall
place entire confidence in
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-03-28

Dahl's had been murdered and
read as TO what state intended to
introduce; stated had n ade no
impression on his mind as to
guilt or innocence of accused;
recognized that indictm ent was
simply instrument to find out
guilt or innocence Of accused;
fact that Sorenson was foreign
born and Wesley American born
! would not prevent or bias his
finding as to guilt or innocence;
would give defendant benefit of
any reasonable doubt. (Con-
Quoted by John M. Martin.)
Conducted by County Attor-
ney Henry Funkley: Had never
had any business dealings with
! either Mr.. Scrutchin or Martin.
Believed that he could not sit as
juror, as he did not believe in
capital punishment. Asked if he
felt as If he could sit as an impair
tialjuror, notwithstanding thatthe
verdict might result in sentence
capital punishment. Answered
| could not. Defendant withdraw
challenge. State challenges for
implied bias.
By Mr.. Fonkley: Again asked
why he could not sit as impartial
juror if result might impose
penalty Of death. Gould not.
Challenge found true; juror ex-
cused.
Herman Eikstad, third Juror
called.
/ John M. Martin: Mr.. Eikstad
had lived in this county eleven
years. Had read ia papers &C.
counts Of death Of the Dahl's.
Had formed no opinion as to guilt
Or innocence of accused. Talk
which he had heard around Be-
midji would not cause him to
form any opinion,
| By County Attorney: Mr..
Eikstad was born in GERMANY:
citizen Of United States; had no
business relations with either
Mr.. Scrutchin or Mr.. Mar tin;
knew Of no reason why he could
not act as impartial juror; had no
conscientious opinion as to the
imposing Of death penalty; had
never talked with Mr.. Scrutchin
as to case; had not talked in
town; formed no opinion as to
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-03-28

read some about Dahl's and their
disappearance in Beltrami county
papers; had formed no opinion
as to guilt or innocence of
accused; wanted to find out who
killed Dahl's; could try case
fairly and impartially fact Dahl's
same nationality make no diff.
ference; would render verdict
strictly in accordance with evi.
dence; would give benefit of
doubt to defend ant; with rea-
sonable doubt in mind would
find defendant not guilty; nc
challenge.
By Mr.. Funkley: Mr.. Ungstad
had taken out papers: knew
Mr.. Scrutchin, had no busi-
ness with him; did not know Mr..
,, Martin; could serve as Juror,
without any prejudice whatever.
Mr.. Ungstad was sworn as
juror No. 8.
! Court took recess of ten min.
utes.
| Frank Stevens was sworn as
special officer to take charge OF
the jurors. =
Fred hide called for Juror.
Lived village Nymore; born Wis.
'consin; did not know Wesley,
Dahl or his daughter; knew OF
case against defendant: had read
accounts of disappearance OF
Dahls; formed no opinion on
case; no prejudice in his mind:
had not talked with anyone vino
would be witness in case; married
man and had children; had NO
prejudice in case; would render
decision according to evidence;
had slight business relation with
county attorney; had been before
grand jury at this term of court
in another matter, Mr., Funkley
not his attorney; after listening
to evidence, if there was reason.
able doubt as to guilt would give
doubt to defendant. Peremptory
challenge by defense.
| S. G.. Maule, Tenst.i 1e, called,
Lives in Tenstrike; not &C
quainted with Dahl's; formed &c
opinion as to guilt OF innocence
Of Wesley; thought be would give
defendant benefit of reasonable
doubt; discussions of case and
J reading accounts had not caused
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-03-28

Funk,eyA had been his attorney
last fall; had not read much about
case: formed no opinion; did not
know Cald we'll or his wife; knew
Foote; could give fair verdict.
Excused peremptorily.
@. G. Stenmoen called.
Lives in town BenvilIe; did not
konw territory where Dahps
lived; unacquaintod with the
Dahls, Caldwell or Foote; born
in Norway, been in u. S. four
teen years; farmer, living on
claim; read about case, heard it
discussed; could render fair YER
dict, would give benefit of doubt
to defendant; challenged by
defendant; excused.
: j. P. Young called.
Lives in Bemidji; did not know
Wesley or Fourier; had been
in commercial business here:
did not know the Dahl's; had
read ( and heard considerable
about case; naturally formed
opinion; challenged for actual
! bias. Had talked with some
| peoplewho claimed to know about
fcase; would take evidence to re-
move opinion formed; challenge
admitted; juror excused.
! Steve Smith called.
! Resident of Bemidji; lived in
county six years; cruiser and
surveyor; had read some about
| Dahl's; didn't. know Dahl's;
formed no opinion in case: would
give verdict according to evi-
dence. No challenge by defense.
By Mr.. Funkley: Smiths real
home Duluth 26 years; citizen
U. s.; 30 years old; folks live in
Duluth; real hone Bemidii; OBJ.
lection to line question; over
ruled; working for Red River
Lum ber company; home in Hub
bard county while working; 10y
court question as to where lived
past six months), lived Hubbard
county; called Beltrami county
home last six years; left HUI bbard
county two weeks ago; witness
mixed as to residence. Witness
sworn to ans yer ques tions.
Witness swore made home
Beltrami county last six years;
, lived Hubbard county. Juror
excused and discharged.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-03-28

bias.
+ By Mr.. Funkley: Mauie lived
in Tenstrike ten years. Nc
treason why he could not be fair
and impartial juror; would have
no scruples acting as juror
should court render death
penalty; had no business with
Mr.. Scrutchin; a few had talked
with him regarding case; just
! general discussion, these conyer-
sations did not influence him:
could render verdict according
to evidence. Have reason.
wouldn't care to act as juror:
lived u there, would not care to
act. No challenge.
Mr.. Maule sworn as Juror No. 4.
W. S. Chapman called.
! By Mr.. Martin: Mr.. Chapman
has lived in Bemidji ten years;
had read and heard discussed
Dahl cases; formed no opinion as
to guilt or innocence of defendant:
did not know Eugene Caldwell
and wife or man named Fred
Foote; could render fair and im.
partial verdict; would go accord.
ing to evidence. No<challenge.
! BY Mr.. Funkley: Mr.. Chap
man citizen U. S.; born in Buffalo:
lived Bemidji ten years; associa.
tions with counsel for defense
such that he could be fair; had
no scrup|es in enforcing death
penalty; read and had talked
! bout case; had read Bemidi ii
Pioneer accounts, but would not
affect his acts. Peremptory chal-
lenge.
G. N. Hildreth called.
By Mr.. Martin: Mr.. Hi|dreth
resident Of Solway; lived in coun-
ty II years; ga years old: did not
know Dahl's, Wesley CT Four
nier; from what read and heard
had formed 70 opinion; would
give defendant benefit Of any
doubt; was entirely unpre judice d;
was in fairly good health, and
although entitled to exempt IN on
account Of age, would serve, if
wanted; excused peremptorily.
Henry O'Neil call d.
By Mr.. Martin: O'neil resides
at Spooner; lived in county ten
years; did not know the Dahl's,
sFournier ard Wesley; Mr..
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-03-28

guilt or innocence of defendant.
No challenge.
| Mr.. Eikstad sworn as juror
No. 1.
Martin Galchutt called as
juror.
BY Mr.. Martini: Mr.. Galchut
was born in Norway; is a carpen-
ter; came to u. S. when three
years old; been in Minnesota
twelve years; was not acquainted
with Miss Dahl who disappeared
and body was afterward found;
had read about case N. o. Dahl,
accusations made against Wesley
and Fournier; did not know men
had been refused bail; as to read
ing: had been on grand jury two
years ago at previous hearing.
, Mr.. Martin challenged for actual
bias; challenge admitted; Juror
excused.
! Peter Maule next juror called.
Resides at Tenstrike, lived in
county since 1896; was not ac-
quainted with Mr.. Dahl; did not
know defendant; had read con-
siderable about case; formed no
opinion as to guilt or innocence
Of defendant; was born in Canada;
did not know Eugene Caldwell
his wife or daughter; might have
met Paul Fournier; did not
know Foote.
By Mr.. Funkley: Occupatio
of Mr.. Maule, carpenter; born in
Canada, two years old when he
came to U. S.; is citizen of United
States; knew Mr.. Scrutchin, had
no business relations with him:
thought he had met Paul Four.
nier; had no conscientious
scruples that would keep him
from ohjecting to i'm mposing death
penalty; believed in capital pun
ishment; had formed no opinion
as to guilt or innocence of de-
fendant. No challenge.
Mr.. Maule sworn as juror
No.2. >..
l. y. Ungstad called for Juror.
Is resident of town Of FROM; did
not know Dahl or his daughter:
not acquainted with Wesley; ;kuew
Mr.. Funkley had small business
relations with him; born in Nor
way, 80 years old, married with
family; naturalized citizen u. S.