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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-13
Four Little Eggs Re-
pose in Fluffy Puffy
Flowers.

NEW YORK. April 13.-This veraclous
tale, which would have interested
Audubon greatly, describes nesting Mrs
Simon Harrison, pretty and demure, en-
tered the Methodist Church at Swine
field, n. J., yesterday wearing a brand
new and very becoming hat, which she
bought in New York. OF course. over
the mass of flowers, feathers, lace and
.jigamarees that adorned the hat a
bird circled, and at once engaged the
attention of the 200 truly good persons
in the church.
Instead Of listening TO the Rev Abner
II. Strongs eloquent sermon on the
everlasting fact that pride leadeth 10
a fan everybody kept staring at Mrs.
Harrison. At first she was pleased,
but when the women began to giggle
and the men 20 whisper to each other
aud grin. Mrs. Harrison, indignant, left
the pew. AS she walked down the
aisle, the blue Jay. emitting distressed
little cries. arose from her hat and
flew around her, almost brushing aer
fair face with it's wings.
A suspicion OF the truth flashed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-13
BLACK HAND NOTE
WORK Of JOKER
Detective Who Watched
Holbrook Residence Only
Caught Cold.

Detectives who have been endeavoring
20 find some clue to the identity OF the
writer Of Black Hand letter received
last week by Theodore L. HoIbrook,
president OF thu New washington Brick
Company, are inclined today to the be-
life that the communication was either
the work OF practical joker or some
one who sought to annoy Mr.. Holbrook.
The police do not think the writer in
tended carrying out the threats made in
the letter.
Two detectives hid themselves a short
distance from Mr.. Holbrooks home IN
Cleveland Park urtil early yesterday
morning, but no suspicious persons
were seen lettering about the place. The
letter was received by Mr.. Holbrook
last Friday. a deTland was made that
he leave 800 IN a secluded spot near
one Of the posts supporting the fence
about his residence. The writer stated
that the money must be left there by
midnight Saturday.
Threats were made against Mr.. Hol-
brooks life II he failed 10 comply with
the demand. and he was warned not 70
show the letter 70 the police or tell any
one that he had received II. At first Mr..
Holbrook regarded u az a joke. but
spector Boardman, and two detectives
were Immediately detailed on the case
After spending the night IN the woods
at Cleveland Park, the detectives said
today that the best they could do was
10 catch cold.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-13

Your Order for Easter Flowers
and plants VIII be most satisfactorily
filed II placed with Shaffer. 18th and I.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-13
TWELVE YEARS IN TRANCE
WANDERER HUNTS PARENTS

MOUNT VERNON. Ind. April IA
Henry Fisher, aged about twenty-six,
approached City Marshal Toliver and
asked him TO assist him 10 locate his
parents, who. he says. lived in Los
Angeles. Fisher says he has no re-
menbrance Of what has occurred TO
him or where he has been during the
last twelve years, and that during all
that time he has been travelling about
in an unconscious state, oblivious to his
surrOun iin1S.
Fisher was picked up a few miles east
of the city by a farmer who says that
Fisher Eesticulated with Joy at being
restored TO consciousness.
Fisher says the last circumstance he
remembers was twelve years ago when
he started 10 school at Los Angeles one
morning and kissed his mother good-by.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-13

through Mrs. Harrison's mind Quickly
she drew out her hatpins, took OF her
hat and thrust her hand into It's mass
of decorations. There was hidden a
dainty little nest with four eggs in it
Mrs. Harrison carefully placed the hat
on a pew and then carefully tainted
on the seat beside IL.
When Mrs. Harrison revived she ex-
planned to the women who were pat
ting her hands and tanning her that
there are many bluebirds on her hus-
bands farm; very tame little creatures.
because she and her husband scatter
crumbs for them and encourage their
presence. -,
weeks ago and had kept IL on a bureau
in her spare room. which she keeps
aired BY always leaving a window IN IL
partly open. Audubon would have been
glad TO hear, too. that Mrs. Harrison
will let the mother bluebird hatch the
young in her hat.
That she built her nest there proves
how natural these flowers are said
Mrs. Harrison. with a certain gratih-
II fear you did not hear my sermon, -
said Preacher Strong signing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-13
CHARGE COMPACT
WITH RAILROADS
RumorS Accuse AdminiStra-
ton of Deal for Higher
Rates.
Alleged Plan for Aid of
Workmen Is De-
MED.

Persistent runnor has for some time
represented that a compromise between
the Government and the railroad inter-
ests was 70 be arranged, by which the
railroads would be per mitted somewhat
to increase their rates in cOnsidera-
ton Of an arrangement. that they should
not attempt to reduce wages Of en-
ployes-
That any such arrangement has been
made in definite terms is most posi-
lively denied by the Interstate Com
merce Commission and also on behalf
of the Administration II is declared
that such thing has not been consider
ed.
Nevertheless, the report continues in
financial circles in New York, and there
is insistence on information as to the
arrangement that is alleged 20 have
been made Certain 1t Is that the South
ern railway, the Louisville and Nash
Vile and the Chicago Great Northern,
aII OF which have threatened to de-
crease wages, have not taken the final
step, and that apparently the DISPOSE
ton to adopt such policy. has been dis
couraged.
Whether there has been, at the same
time. anything like a general tendency
to increase rates. is difficult to learn
Many thousands of new freight tariffs
arc fled with the Interstate Commerce
Commission each month In March, for
instance. 1882 were fled. But no COM
mission official will venture an express
sion whether there is any predominance
Of increase in the new tariffs. II is
explained that the commission tariff
department has no force of clerks com
petent TO make examination and reach
general conclusions as TO this aspect.
ct would take probably 800 more
people nan we now have" said an Of
fetal Of the commission, TO make SUCH
an invest CATION. We cant tell whether
there is q. tendency to increase or not. q"
But one new tariff recently Med has
been regarded as justltyinR the impress
sion that increases Of large Importance
are afoot- This tariff re- ates TO rates
on grain from the lake terminals TO
the seaboard; grain which has been
brought by lake from the Northwest TO
Buffalo and Erie, there TO be taken by
the railroads TO seaboaTd points. The
tonnage affected by such a tariff is i'm
menSe, and examination Of this tariff
indicates that while some Of the rates
are left unchanged. none is reduced.
and so many are increased as TO justi-
fy the conclusion that It's purpose was
TO secure an increase of revenue
The tonnage Of grain is unlikely TO
be much affected by depression in bust
Less. 1nQccus LIl6 gram AIlpNtiAltIlL since
the financial stringency Of last fall
has been phenomenal, foreign shipments
being unprec eSentedly large. The in
creases provided in this tariff are so
small as not ~ attract great attention:
vet they range from 4 to s per cent.
As the increase would not affect the
volume of freight. the advance would
be added to the earnings OF the COM
anfes. and. II is said, would go a long
way toward meeting a deficit in earn
fngs caused by reduction Of freight
volume IN other lines.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-13
.LINEhAN IS KILLED
At TOP OF A POLE

Coroner hewitt VIII hold an inquest
tomorrow over the body OF Edward
Bashford. a lineman, who received a
fatal electric shock from a live wire
suspended over the Benning bridge. The
electrician was sent out shortly before
1 o'clock this morning to repair break;
While at the top Of a pole, Bashford
received a shock, which caused instant
death The body tumbled from the pole
and rolled down an embankment. where
IL was found by Sergeant Emerson, OF
the Ninth precinct station. A hurry call
was sent to the Casualty Hospital, and
upon the arrival of the ambulance, the
surgeon pronounced life extinct The
body was taken 70 the morgue-
Bashford who was thirty-two years
old, lived al 626 Sixth street southwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-13
HARRIS RECITAL CHARMS
CROWD At THE COLUMBIA

One can say nice things only about
Leslie Harris, whose recital at the Co
lumbia Theater last night charmed a
fair sized audience. Mr.. Harris is equal
" master Of song. story. ara the piano,
and his versatility was sufficient TO pro-
Vide an entertainment OF exceptional
merit.
In his humor MI. Harris is decidedly
spontaneous. while his serious efforts
are remarkable for effectiveness. His
delincation of character is decidedly
clever, and at the piano he displays
pleasing art
One Of the best things he does IS the
Merry Widow waltz, a Ia Mozart,
Chopin, MendelssOhn, and SOusa- the
Land OF the Might-Have-Been," Ny
Birthdays" and "Old Songs and New
Books.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-13
Trimmed hats, QHO 90
Worth $3.50 TO $500, TAOsOO

And untrimmed shapes and trimmings IN
endless variety at very low prices.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-13
AMERICAN DINE NOVEL
INVADING NOBLE SPAIN

SPANS young hopafuls are providing
an unexpected market for the dime nov
el business OF the United States. accord
ing to a report received at the State
Department from Consul General Ridge
~ at Barcelona
The shrieking yellow backs are trans
lated into French and Spanish. and the
news stands OF Madrid and Barcelona
fare With the array. Within the last
few months the Spanish boy has taken
10 the American heroes with extraordi-
nary avidity. Reports from South Amer
lea indicate that the yellow back is
being taken up by Spanish-American
children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-13

LINGERIE AIS z 5,
IN fancy yoke effects,
trimmed in lace inserting
and edge, also with en-
brOidery m e q ALI on s T;
three-QUarter sleeves;
fasten back. On m
Worth $500, y 81"
IOE- -s..-.-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-13
ACCUSED NEGRO MURDERER
ENTERS PLEA mot GUILTY.

Charged with murder in the first de-
gree in connection with the killing OF
William Kirby, Of South Washington,
February l, Charles Thorn as. a coIOred
man, was arTaigned before Justice Bar
nard in Grim nal Court No. . this morn
ing and entered a plea OF not guilty.
The Indictment returned by the grand
jury alleges that Thomas followed his
victim from a restaurant near his home
and entering the house behind him,
stabbed him in the neck three Zines.
Swift and COmpany's sales OF fresh beef
in Washington for the week ending Sat
urday. A7ril II. averaged S93 cts. per ID.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-13
Mrs. Harrison S Little Blue Jay
FOLLOWED Herto Church One Day,
For It's Nest, 'Tqvas in Her Fiat

There was an old man with beard,
Who said, cit Is just as L fearedi
-Four Iarks and a wren,
Three owls ana a hen
Have all built their nests in my
beard
N. Y. Tonsorio. archaeological SON
net.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-13
HlGBiE HAS POSITION
WITH REALTY COMPANY

Alfred Higbie. who has been resident
agent Of the Munsey building and resi-
denS manager OF the II. H. Fuller
Realty Company OF New York,
Washington and Chicago. has accepted
a position with the Z. H Smith Real
Estate Company.
MT. HigbIe is a specialist IN his line.
His business career IN this city has
been most successful.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-13
Are You Laying Aside

a portion Of your income2 Become iden.
titled with banking dept. OF Union Trus-
Co, 18th and II SITS. Interest paid on al
accounts. Deposits subject TO check.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-13
Grand Opera at Lyric Theater, Balti-

more. Opposite Baltimore & Ohio Mt
Royal Station. Trains leave Washington
Every hour on the Hour for Baltimore
up to s p. m. 50 round trip. Returning
leave Mt. Royal Station 1850 and 11:23
D. m. after the opera
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
Auction Prices on Local Histories.

Au(kIOu EiISCS VII IV~oA hSos
1t will interest the readers of the
Democrat to know that in addition to
the histories of LovewelPs Fight which
our Fryeburg correspondent mentions as
included in the books owned by the late
John Marshall Brown of Portland which
were lately sold at auction in Boston,
the following books were sold and they
brought the following prices:
Fryeburg, Me Centennial Celebration Of the
Settlement OF. With the historical address by
Rev. Samuel Souther, of Worcester Half roam.
Worcester Qs6+). $l.75.
Fryeburg. illustrated Fryeburg Webster Me-
mortal. Illustrations. Half roam. Fryeburg,
lsS!. 80 cts.
Lspham, William B. Ny Recollections of the
War Of the Rebellion. Cloth. Privately printed
Augusts, 1892 $1.00.
Norway, Me. History Of, comprising minute
account of Its first settlement, wn officers, the
annual expenditures Of the town. BY David
Moves. Cloth. Norway. ls5s. sl.5O.
Norway, Centennial History Of, l7sS;lsse
Cloth. Portland, 1856. e2.5o.
oxford County, Me. sketches of. By Thomas
t, Stone. Half roam. Portland; 1880; s4ss.
1850. With history Of the grants Of 1885 to I'M
morocco. Paris. 1855. 1926.
Porter as portion Of Maine; Its settlement
etc. BY Thomas Moulton. Cloth. Portland
1879. s2e5
Rumford, Me. History OF. from Its first settle
-ment In l7I9 to the present time. With gen
ealogies. By William B. Lapham. Hall
morocco, uncut. Augusta, 1880. $3 90.
Waterford, Me. History of; comprising his
| torical address by II. p. Warren. record Of
families by william Warren, centennial pro
ceedings by Samuel Warren. Cloth. Portland
| 1879. Sass
Woodstock, Me. History of. with family
sketches and appendix. BY William B. Lapham
Half morocco. uncut. gilt back and top. Port
land, 1SS2 $L50.
| Woodstock. Reunion Of the Teachers ant
Scholars OF Woodstock. held at Bryant's Pond
| Oct. 8. 1880. Reported by A. n. Chase. Hal
morocco, uncut, gilt back and top. Bryant
Pond 1891. 3Il.2 cts
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
PROBATE NOTICES.


To all persons interested In either Of the Estates
hereinafter named:
At q Probate Court, held at Paris, in and
for the County Of Oxford, on the third Tuesday o.
Nov, In the year Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and eight. The following matter
hereinafter indicated, It ia hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In
terestea, by causing copy of this order TO bt
published three weeks successfully IN the OK
ford Democrat. newspaper published at South
Paris, in said County, that they may appear at
Probate Court to be held at said Paris or
the third Tuesday Of Dec, A. d. 1908, at
of the clock In the forenoon, and be heard there
on II they see cause.
Dorothy G. F. Hamblen, late Of Lowell
deceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Cyrus X. Chapman, the executor
therein named.
John Austin, late Of Rumford, deceased
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Susan Austin, the executrix therein named.
Lusanna w. Hubbard, late of Hiram, lie
ceased; first and private accounts presented fol
allowance by John b. Pike, executor. &.
Robert f. Littlehale Of Paris. a minor
first account presented for allowance by Joseph
=. Littlehale, guardian.
Eliza A. starbird. late of Norway, de
ceased; second account presented for allowance
by Fred II. Stevens, trustee.
Horace N. Bolster, late of Paris, deceased
second account presented for allowance by
James 8. Wright administrator.
william King Moody, late Of Boston
Massachusetts. deceased; copy Of will and pcti
Moody Knaun, the executrix therein named.
ADDISON K. HERRlCK, Judge of said Court
. - ~ ' ALBERT D. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
,.-,,,0 F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
10 lilo the Druggists Will
A Give You Your
SQUARED Money Back II MI.
DEAL ? O.NA Does Not
Cure Dyspepsia.

That's the squarest kind of a square
deal as every fair minded man knows:
But F. A. Shurtleff & Co. can afford TO
make this offer because they know that
Mi-o-na tablets are a worthy stomach
remedy, and that the makers will back
up the generous offer.
And so we say to all readers OF the
Democrat suffering or ailing with any
stomach trouble, try Mi-o-na. 1t has
such mighty and powerful influence on
the stomach that it Immediately refresh
es and relieves, then invigorates and
cures.
1t strengthens the stomach walls, puts
the stomach in such perfect condition
that it can digest food without pain or
other distressing symptoms. 1t cures 6y
removing the cause, and 1t removes the
cause 90 times in hundred.
A large box of Mona tablets only
costs so cents, and relief will come in "a
hours.
"Mi-o-na tablets are truly great for
anyone that has stomach trouble. can
not praise them too highly for what they
have done for me-" Mrs. W. D. Bennett,
Bucksport, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
The Devil.

Messrs. Robbins s. Hodgkins are to be
congratulated at the high class theatre
cal performances they are presenting at
the Norway Opera House since they
have assumed the management. They
are only booking first class companies,
and the public can feel assured that any
show that is advertised by them will be
worthy Of their patronage. The big
dramatic sensation of the year, The
Devil, will be presented at Norway
Opera House on Nov. q, for one night
only.
The company presenting the play is a
specially selected one, with Henry T.
Crossen, a we'll known young American
actor, in the title role. Almost every
body is more or less familiar with the
extraordinary sensation this powerful
play has created all over the country and
it is truly a play that will interest all
classes. To quote Dorothy Dix in the
New York Journal, "No man or woman
can afford to miss seeing this truly great
nlay.n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
Johns Letter.

NV house is left unto me desolate, or
would be were it not for the companion
ship of young dog Carlo, who has all the
characteristics of "Old Dog Tray"
The purr of contentment with which
We have been so long familiar is heard
no more. 1t may not be sin to kill a
cat, but it has its penalty in the gloom
that follows the act. We are passing
through that experience tonight.
Twill pass.
We have given up the hope that the
springs and the wells will get their fill
Of water, and so save much labor and
much suffering among the creatures
that are dependent upon man, for some
men are slack.
Capt. Prince is to speak before Tur
ner Grange Saturday, the 2lst. Tht
subject is comparison between Grant
aud Lee. / haven't doubt that it will
be interesting. Never heard him wher
he wasn't so. He hasn't acquired th'
habit of being tiresome. Bad habit to
acquire.
The apples round about our Jerusalem
are being carted and CARED for the com.
fort Of the Gentiles. If they have far I,
90 rot will appear. Never knew sucl
Fastening to decay. They collaps
under your eye while you wait.
JOHN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
Shocking Affair at Rumford.
YOUNG WOMAN SETS CLOTHING AFIRE,
AND is BURNED TO DEATH.

Mrs. Frank Russell, living in that part
of Rumford known as Virginia, was
fatally burned about noon of Saturday,
the 14th. Mrs. Russell was preparing to
get dinner, and used kerosene to start
the fire in the kitchen stove. AS she
applied a match the fire blazed up and
ignited her apron. She tried to unite
the apron, but before she could do 1t
her other clothing was on fire. She
rushed from the house, screaming. Sid
ney Vaughn, who was working near by,
snatched of his coat and ran to her aid.
He succeeded in smothering the flames,
but not until the woman had been ter
ribly burned. Everything possible was
done, but she died about o'clock in
the evening.
Mrs. Russell was twenty-one years Of
age, and leaves husband and one small
child. She was native Of New Bed
ford, Mass, where the remains were
taken for burial.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
Died.

In Salem, Mass, Nov. q, Mrs. Alice D., wife
of George W. Berry, formerly Of Paris, aged Al
years.
In Rumford. Nov. Is, infant son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Anderson, aged year.
In Andover, Nov. II, James Carver, aged 81
years.
In Rumford, Nov. IA. Mrs. Frank Russell, aged
In Norway, Nov. IA, Mrs. Cynthia L. Thomas,
aged 50 yeare, 8 months, 10 days.
In Denmark, Nov. Is, Peter Moyne, aged
about 81 years.
in Portland, Nov. IL, Harold Jewett of Den.
mark. aged about 25 years.
In Lewiston. Nov. IA, Ernest A. Hobbs, son of
Alfred Hobbs Of Oxford, aged years, IA days.
In Norway, Nov. Is, Charles Roland Flint,
aged about 80 years.
In Norway, Nov. Is, Fred L. Young, aged 80
years, months, 10 days.
In Sumner, Nov. 10, Mrs. Ada, wife OF l.. Is.
Heald, aged So years.
In Andover, Nov. II. Murdoch Enman of New
Brunswick, aged q years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
Reception to the Teachers.

All the teachers of the village and .
few from the outside schools we're in at
tendance at the reception given them by
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union Tuesday evening at the Congre.
gational vestry. The parents did NOT
respond to the invitation so well, there
being a fair number there, but only q
fraction of the whole number.
After a half.hour spent in general
sociability, the assembly was called to
order BY Mrs. George r. Morton, the
president of the Union. Mrs. Morton
extended welcome to all present, and
said that il was the desire of the Union
to spend little of the time OF the even
ing considering the topic of scientific
temperance instruction, and she sketch.
ed briefly the progress Of that line OF
work since it was inaugurated by the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
and the advancement of temperance and
prohibition during that time.
Papers relating to phases OF the same
subject, which were given at recent
conference of physicians, school author
tiles and temperance workers, were read
by Mrs. Harry A. Morton and Mrs. Ord
way.
Superintendent of Schools Albert D.
Park was called upon by the president
to speak. Mr.. Park spoke for little
in a general way, and then said that the
teachers should not be expected to have
the whole training of the scholars, in
tellectually, morally and socially. He
wished there were more of the parents
present, because he would like to talk to
them. In his experience of year and
half as superintendent OF schools be had
made up his mind that the children of
to-day are not getting the training at
home that they did a generation ago.
Instruction in temperance should begin
at home. So should discipline and
training in obedience, respect for elders,
and common politeness, things in which
the young people of to-day are sadly
lacking. No one loves children better
than /, said Mr.. Park, but l can see that
there is altogether too much OF the child
ruling the parents nowadays.
Principal E. F. Clason OF the high
school, and Charles II. Howard of the
school committee. when called upon,
spoke at less length along the same line
as Mr.. Park had spoken.
A piano duet by Miss Nellie Jackson
and Miss Katherine Morton, and song
by Miss Leach, were given in connection
with the programme of papers and
speeches.
Following the programme an hour
was spent socially, and refreshments OF
cocoa, cake and fancy crackers were
served.