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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
West Sumner.

The ladies Of the Baptist church serv-
ed blue jay dinner In the vestry Wed
nesday to . large company. The un-
favorable weather did not seem to keep
people at home. The blue jays fitting
about looked very pretty. A brief en-
tertainment was given, the chief feature
OF which was a solo by Mrs. Il. F. At.
wood. A neat sum was netted for
church repairs.
N. G. Ford has bought Geo. A.
Chandler's farm. As there Is no house
on the farm, only barn, Mr.. Ford has
also purchased the house owned and
occupied by Horatio Chandler.
Fred Bennett and son of Buckfield
and Lewis Thomas of Massachusetts,,
all hunters, have been the guests OF A..
G.. Farrar this week.
Wilson Ryerson, wife and little son,
Emil, of Portland, spent the week end
with Mr.. Ryerson's mother, Mrs.
Rosetta Ryerson.
Attorney-at-law Fl. T. Atwood of Nor
wood, Mass, is the guest of his son, DR..
q. F. Atwood.
Emily Tuell, who has been spending 4
few weeks in Bethel, returned home
Monday.
Althea Stetson of Buckfield spent Sun
day with her father. r. N. Stetson.
Harriet SWEET of Canton is again here
doing dressmaking. She came this
week Tuesday.
James Frye, Hiram Rawson and son
Merton, of Paris Hill, have been In this
vicinity the past week hunting deer.
Mrs. NJ. P. Heald is Ill with sore
throat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Parlin of Sumner
Hill spent Tuesday with Mr.. Parlin's
sister, Mrs. d. D. Small.
E. W. Penley of South Paris and Mr..
Morton. of Sweden, have bought the
John Heald farm.
A. G. Farrar shot fine deer Tuesday.
He caught recently at different times
four blue jays in his fox trap.
Mrs. Rachel Parlin of South Paris is
spending few weeks with her daughter,
Mrs. D. D. Small.
Mrs. Ann West had quite severe
shock Saturday morning Mrs. West
had similar attack some years ago. At
this writing she is very comfortable.
Lester West, wife, and two children,
of South Paris, were here Saturday and
Sunday, called here by the illness of Mr..
Vests mother.
The fall term of school in the Pleas.
ant Pond District, taught by Miss NJ. A..
Heald, closed the 18th. The scholars
have made a good improvement in their
studies. The primary class in arithmetic
have made hard struggle with the null
duplication table. Two little boys, Har-
old Conant and Gilbert Small, had all
the tables perfectly committed to men,
ory, for which they each received prize.
Edwin G.. Doble, who has been In
trade here for several years, has sold
out to p. G.. Barrett.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
Brvant,s Pond.

The plans for the now hotel were 70
ceived this week from the New York
architects. Work will be commenced on
the plant a. soon a. the contract can be
let.
Misses Edith and Elsie Cushman will
attend the winter term of the Farming
ton Normal School. They will leave the
first of December.
The high school trouble seems to be
over, and Q new teacher will be installed
Thanksgiving week.
Mr.. E. G.. Wing and wife expect to
pass the winter with their daughter In
Boston.
An army of deer hunters have been
on the trail oil the week. The success.
full hunters 20 far a. reported are Frank
Davis, E. o. Bean, John Estes, Walter
Arkett and Albert Felt.
G. W. Shaw returned to Buckfield
Thursday. he bought two Car loads of
potatoes here.
Mr.. F. n. Morse and wife visited at
Rumford Centre two days this week.
Frank Cushmsn Ii cutting birch on
the Swan lot.
The town schools have nearly all
closed.
L. Winfield Smith and wife have re-
turned to Brunswick.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
Norway Lake.

Mrs. James Partridge is on the sick
list. Her health has been poor for some
time.
The sick ores at the hospitals are i'm
proving quite fast and are expected
home in a few days, Mrs. Rocco and
Mrs. McAllistsr from Lewiston and Mrs.
Nellie Jordan from Portland.
/. j. Wood took Carlton Jordan to
Portland to see his mother the 14th.
Mrs. V. L. Partridge visited In He
bron for week, returning home the
1Qfh
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
Equal to tho Occasion.

Michelot. the famous comedian, suf'
fered great deal from the spite Of his
colleagues and found 1t necessary to
be OH the alert at every performance.
On certain occasion he had to scold a
:, rvant In one Of Moliere's plays. when
the "claQue." which had been bribed
10y his rivals. began 10 hiss.
Micheiot WAS by no means discon.
certed. Giving the servant couple Of
blows on the ear. not included in the
part. he extemporized as follows:
You vile scamp Of varlet. there Is
nothing you think Of! There you stand
quietly listening to the vermln squeak
ing in the house and never trouble
Yourself to get the rat poison"
The effect Of this sally was striking
The audience broke out In loud ap-
clause. and 10 subsequent attempt was
made TO hiss the actor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOIN0S OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
parIs Hill.

First Baptist Church, Rev. @. W. r. Hi. pas
tor. Preaching every Sunday at l0a5 A. II.
Sunday School at u. Sabbath evening service
sc 30. Y. p. 8. c. e. Tuesday evening.
Prayer Meeting Thursday evening at 80. Cove
nant Meeting the last Friday before the LIST
Sunday Of the month at 2 80 P. u. All not
otherwise connected are cordially Invited.
BENZ. s. Doe returned from Massa-
chusetts Saturday.
Miss Mary 1. Mellen closed her house
here last week and went to New York
where she is to spend the winter.
Benjamin Strout has recently enlisted
in the regular army and been ordered to
Fort Slocum, New York, for duty.
Miss Mildred Parlin of South Paris Is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Albion w.
Andrews. Miss Parlin Is recovering from
severe attack of rheumatic fever,
which has confined her at home during
the past summer.
The young ladies of Paris Hill gave
Miss Annie L. Paris a pleasant sur
prise party Monday which was much en-
loved BY all.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
West Buckficld.

Mrs G. II. Warren of North Bucktleld
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. a.
H. Buck.
Chas. Austin is in the place with his
threshing machine.
Mrs. Celinda Mayhem suffered a partial
shock Sunday night.
Mrs. Leslie Cummings went to Lewis
ton Monday.
Miss Ethel Pearson has returned from
Mexico.
Fred Pearson has closed his school In
Milton and is at home.
Percy Harlow is at home from Auburn.
Leon Harlow has returned to his work
in Boston.
Miss Sarah K. Morse is at South Paris
visiting her sister, Mrs. Jennie Bennett.
Roy Boswell has returned from Bridg-
ton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
North Paris.

The Baptist church is being shingled.
The Ladies' Aid supper and sale held
Friday afternoon and evening, Nov. ID,
netted them $50 3S.
Mrs. Frank Keene is very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Ryerson of Port
land visited his sister and family, Mr..
and Mrs. A. T. Hollis, recently.
Rev. d. B. Dow Of Rochester, N. a.,
recently visited his parents, Mr.. and
Nrs. B. Z. Dow, o few days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
lNcke's Mills.

The members of the Sabbath School
gave a very pleasing entertainment at
Mt. Abram Hall Thursday evening.
There were songs and Rotations and a
farce entitled Murder Will Out" The
Rotations by Earle Brown are deserv.
ing of special mention. Refreshments
we're served after the entertainment.
Charles Reed gave fine entertain
ment with his phonograph one evening
last week at the home Of Mr.. W. w.
Coolidge.
Rev. c. L. Banghart and wife Of
Bethel attended the Sabbath School en-
tertainment Thursday evening.
Mr.. j. A. Pratt and niece Laura OF
Portland visited at Mrs. Chas. Bartlett's
last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
Mason.

We have little snow, and the deer
hunters are plenty. They have taken q
few. Maurice Tyler got one Monday.
A. G. Lovejoy, Charles Hanscom and
a Mr.. Jackson from Norway are camping
in Lovejoy's camp.
Nat Bennett Of Norway and some
others are camping in the Merrill house
and looking for deer.
E. q. Morrill, is loading . car of bob.
bin wood to 90 to Auburn. He is haul
ing it on runners; says 1t is quite good
shedding.
Douglas Cushing and Jim Westleigh
are cutting timber for j. A. Mckenzie
Douglas Cushing bought q COW OF
Freeman Stanley of Waterford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
East Bethel.

Winter is here and many enjoyed q
sleigh ride the 18th.
Mr.. A. NJ. Bean has gone on hunting
expedition to Lowell.
Farmers have been selling potatoes
delivered at Locke's Mills at sixty cents
per bushel.
Mrs. S. e. Rich Of Berlin, N. H., is
visiting her sister, Mrs. A. n. Bean.
Mr.. William Bartlett entertained
friends from Old Town last week.
Mr.. j. e. Fifield visited his sister,
Mrs. G. K. Hastings, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. N. Kimball, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Bartlett, Mr.. and Mrs. 2. W.
Bartlett enjoyed sleigh ride and dined
with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Frost at
Locke's Mills the 18th.
Miss Florence Skillings closed very
successful term of school here Friday the
20th.>
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
Albany.

There were between seventy and
eighty people at tho dance given Mr..
Everett McKeen and bride BY their
friends Nov. 18th. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Keen furnished very nice treat Of pea
nuts and candy.
DR.. Tibbetts was at F. G. Sloan's last
week.
Master Glyndon Sawin Of North
Waterford visited his aunt, Miss Estella
Bean.
Elmer Saunders shot deer last week.
Several others also shot deer.
Harry Bumpus came up from Auburn
to accompany bis wife and children to
their home there. Master Harlap's
many friends are pleased to hear that he
II better.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24

Albert Card of searsport has a novel
watch charm. At the first glance II
would be taken for silver locket Of
rectangular shape, but on opening 1t a
complete English dictionary Is found in
side. The little book Is only one inch
long, three-quarters of an inch wide and
one quarter of an inch in thickness. II
has 200 pages containing about 1900
words with their definitions; Is bound
In red leather and stamped In gold on
the front cover and back.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
Woodsman Killed Near Andoyer.
MURDOCH ENMAN, FROM NEW BRUINS
WICK, FATALLY INJURED.

While at work chopping near Bert
Dunn's camps Tuesday of last week,
Murdoch Enman, whose home Is in New
Brunswick, was hit by . falling tree,
and 90 badly injured that he lived but a
few hours. He was taken to Andover
village on . stretchsr, but died before
the attendance of a physician could be
secured.
Enman was 81 years of age and un-
married. He has q brother at Rumford
and another In Worcester, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
Mi.aad thu Combination,

He Is one OF those gushing old beaus
who think hattery the key to favor
with the gentler sex. The other even.
ing he was at reception with his
wife, and they met the handsome Miss
Blank, at whom he fired whole bat.
terry Of compliments. Then. turning
to his wife. he said, ats good thing
! didn't meet her before I married you.
my dear"
Indeed 1t is," she smiled sweetly-
"for her. congratulate Miss Blank"
Exchange,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
SEVEN YEARS OF PROOF.

II have had seven years of proof that
DR.. Kings New Discovery is the best
medicine to take for coughs and colds
and for every diseased condition of
throat, chest or lungs" says W. V.
Henry, of Panama, No. The world has
had thirty eight years of proof that DR..
Kings New Discovery is the best remedy
for coughs and colds, IL grippe, asthma,
hay fever, bronchitis, hemorrhage of the
lungs, and the early stages of con-
sumption. Its timely use always pre-
vents the development Of pneumonia.
Sold under guarantee at F. A. Shurtle1
& Co.'s drug store. SOC. and $.lO0.
Trial bottle free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
Art Of "Drsssing.n

The art of consummate dress Is not
the gift Of all or even the majority Of
mankind. One who possesses this gift
knows all the subtle effects on angles.
from the style and tilt Of his hat to the
exact width Of the point Of his shoe
Outfitter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
Brownfleld.

The first snow storm Saturday night;
about three inches of snow fell.
There 10 regular water famine in this
town. Some of the people have to haul
water for their cattle and for the house.
Mrs. E. B. Bean, who has been criti-
oally i'll, is more comfortable, but not
considered out of danger.
Mr.. Bean Is convalescent.
Thursday evening the Rebekahs nomi-
mated officers for the ensuing year, also
furnished harvest supper.
A Mr.. Anderson of Portland Is STOP
ping at Mr.. Alvin Perkins.
Mrs. Tee of Denmark is working for
Mrs. r. Linscott.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
A Permanent Arranosmsnt,

Conductor-W What A half ticket for
zach OF those girls? Passenger-Yes,
sir. Conductor-One Of them looks to
be fifteen and the other at least thir-
teen. Passenger-That's right; but,
you see. they're half sistsrs.-Chicago
News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
SINGLE COPlEs.

Single Copies of the Democrat are four cents
each They viii be mailed on receipt ofprfce 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, Shurtlen's Drug Store.
Norway, Noyes' Drug Store.
Stones Drug Store.
Buckneld, Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
Paris Hill, Mrs. Harlow. Post Office.
West Paris, Samuel T. White.
FA ShurtleT & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
North Stoneham.

Lillian Lord of West Lowell visited
Ina Hilton Sunday and Monday.
Watson McAllister Of Waterford has
been driving we'll for ]. c. Sawyer so
they can have water In the house.
J.-B. Haskell OF East Waterford has
the dam and penstock completed and
the water wheel set for H. B. McKeen's
mill. The penstock Is ono hundred and
nine feet long and came from Stevens
Tank & Tower Co., Auburn. Mr.. Has
kell Is man that understands the mill
business thoroughly.
Goldie Adams 10 Ut home on vaca-
ton from her school ct Bartlsttborough.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
HOW IS YOUR DIGESTION.

Mrs. Mary Bowling Of No. 22s 9Th
Ave-, San Francisco, recommends .
remedy for stomach trouble. She says:
"Gratitude for the wonderful effect of
Electric Bittes In q case of acute indi-
gestion, prompts this testimonial. l
am fully convinced that for stomach and
liver troubles Electric BItters Is the best
remedy on the market to-day" This
great tonic and Alternative medicine ill.,
vigorates tho system, PARTIES the blood
and is especially helpful In all forms OF
female weakness. SOC. at F. A. Shurt-
leR d Co.'S drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
Lowell.

Mrs. John B. Kimball I'd has returned
from visit ut Boston.
Mrs. b. c. Stearns has gone to her
home ut Concord, N. a., but her hus-
band, DR.. Il. G. Stearns, will remain
here short time yet. Their summer
home at Pleasant Point will be complet'
ed in the spring.
Mrs. J. Il. Walker has returned from
visit to Portland.
The Citizens telephone line has been
extended to the Eaotman Hill district,
and some instruments installed there.
Many deer are being killed in this
town and vicinity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Actual Starvation.
Anything In Your Eye?
Is This Square Deal?
For Service.
Handwesr.
Attractive Goods at Attractive Prices.
Sleigh and Team Bells.
A Christmas Matinee.
Probate Notices.
For Thanksgiving.
Parker's Hair Balsam.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
A. khA SaoA.

Pater (sadly)-I don't know what 70
do with that boy Of mine. Hes been
two years at the medical school and
still keeps at the foot Of his class.
Perrlns (promptly)-Maks chiropodist
Of him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
Bethel.

Sunday morning, Nov. 10, the ground
was covered with about six inches Of
snow. The morning services were fairly
we'll attended. The temperance meet-
ing of the Christian Endeavor led BY
Mrs. Curtis was very interesting and
helpful.
Tuesday the W. G. T. U. met with
Mrs. Fannie Bisbee Lovejoy.
DR.. Edison Baker has been visiting bis
parents, Rev. and Mrs. Curtis.
Wednesday evening the ladies OF the
Universalist church served their annual
chicken pie supper to large number OF
people.
DR.. George Bourne Farnsworth has
been visiting his mother, Mrs. j.. g..
Gehring.
"Frost house" on High Street.
Thursday evening the w. r. G. gave
Mrs. Lettie Thsyer farewell reception
at the new home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. r.
Copeland. Mrs. Thayer is soon to start
for California.
Deer have been brought In quite
plentifully. Among the fortunate hunt
ers are DR.. r. R. Tibbetts, Will Carey
and Will Bryant.
Town schools closed Friday for two
weeks vacation.
Union services will be held on Thanks
giving day, Rev. Mr.. Banghart preach
ing the sermon. ~
The chair factory Is doing large
business at present.
There will be the usual Thanksgiving
hall at Odeon Hall
MIDDLE INTERvALE.
Dennis Casey, a war veteran and COM
rade Of Capt G. c. Pratt and Joseph p.
Packard (both Oxford County mem is on
furlough here. He resided in Boston,
was educated there, served three years
in the Third U. S. Cavalry, returned to
Boston from the West in 1857, worked at
his trade shoemaking until about thir-
teen years ago, went to TOgus, the
National Soldiers Home, and after
few years commenced to visit Bethel on
a furlough. Mr.. Casey says the old
soldiers are dying off fast, and they are
often answering the last roll call to the
land of peace and rest. The government
cannot do too much for these b-ave men
who saved our flag and risked their
lives and health to make this the land
of the free and the home Of the brave
through all time. Let the young re-
member to respect these veterans, and
whatever their faults may be, remember
they fought for equal rights and In
dependence. which gives them such
glorious privileges as they now enjoy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
4 TTRACTIVE GOODS AT
PRICES

breath of cold weather reminds you of something wear
such Outings Fnneettcs Shirngs Here
they endless the very lowest prices
OUTING FLANNES light and dark shades with fancy stripes
dark shades exceptionally good for boys bousss and shirts good
quality, only 10c.
OUTING plain coo light dark blue pink gray cream
white good twd only lO Extra grav
1920
dark shades with
border Japanese designs good weight only
DUCKNG KMONO FLANNEL designs, some
fancy border, fail these only 12c.
thing strong 2 inches
wide, 15c.
FARMERS FLANNEL q inches wide and blue stripe iss,
goods shirts, only &c.
FLANNEL blue and brown, and durable lie Sc
AZ 1-2c, SOC.
KRINKLEDOWN
kmono baby blankets
durability combined with dniness and ghtness Edow
Kiukedown, 50c
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24

The buildings of the Seattle exposition
are to be completed five months before
the exposition opens. Familiar talk.
These exposition managers do protest
too much. And those who protest the
loudest are generally the most behind
hand. The Jamestown exposition was
never finished.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24

A proposed change to which there is
practically no opposition is the change
of date of Inauguration of the president
from the 4th of March to the 30th of
April, which is the anniversary OF
Wsshington's first Inauguration. Yet
the change is not made, nor is there any
immediate or definite prospect of it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24

Terms 81 so year II paid strictly In advance
Otherwise t200 year. Single copies cents.
ApvERrIsEhENrs: - All legal advertisements
are given three consecutive Insertions for 3l-5O
per Inch In length Of column. Special contracts
made with local. transient and yearly sdverus-
ers.
jon PRINTING New type, fast presses, electric
power experienced workmen and low prices
combine 70 mat This department Of our busi-
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24

A shoe factory in SpringvAle just leas-
Cd by the w. L. Douglas Shoe Co. 10 ex-
pected to employ about 1000 hands when
In full operation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
Here and There.

Current news item: 1.-THE city of Mil
waukee has almost abolished the use of
the horse in all municipal departments. "
The horse will never be entirely abolish
ed, in Milwaukee or anywhere else.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24

The committees of the two parties in
Portland have agreed to unite in pre-
venting 'the improper use Of money
in the coming municipal election in that
city. Success to the principle, as well
as to the Interpretation thereof.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24

The fsvorite game of President-elect
Taft is golf, which strikes President
Roosevelt as being an "old woman's
game" And yet Mr.. Taft, while not
quite up TO the Roosevelt mark for
strenuousness, has during the past few
few years demonstrated that he is cap
able of doing tremendous amount of
hard work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24

Alex E.ngsbury, Jr., aged II, fell from
. wharf ct Bath while fishing and was
drowned.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24

Out Of the shadows of night the
world rolls into llght-Longfsllow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24

One of the funny things connected
with the recent elections is the case of
that North Carolina Republican who
wouldn't accept a seat in congress any
way, but accepted the Republican
nomination because there wasn't any
possibility of election. And he was
elected after all, and he feels terribly
about it, because he's a business man,
and doesn't want to spare time for poll
tics.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24

1t 10 just twenty-five years since the
adoption of standard time, and we have
got used to the innovation, though it
took some years. Some time in the not
distant future we shall have another in
novation, in the form of numbering the
hours of the day from one to twenty
four, instead of twelve and repeat, and it
will probably take a dozen years to get
used to that.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24

Prosecutor Heney of San Francisco is
shot in court by man who commits
suicide with revolver after he has been
locked in a cell. Whatever comment is
suggested by the occurrence, it ought to
make the court officers feel pretty cheap.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-24
West Bethel.

"when barn and bin and storehouse are full, as
they can hold,
OF fruit and wheat-our riches-as good as vel.
low gold
AMI children 70 a.nutting, or for the wild
grapes roam,
Our hearts give glad Thanksgiving! God bless
our farm and home"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-05-19
Afghan Justice.

A yorkshire engineer acted In AZ
gbanistan for many years as director
of the arsenal to Ah:ur Rahnan. On
one cccasjon the engineer was fred at
by some fanatic in bazaar and laid
complaint before the ameer. His
higlness seemed to make light of the
matter. Observing: Il should not both
er about II. Eol viii fnd 1t will he all
rigEt. The engineer was by no means
satisfied. lt!;t. remembering tie people
with wluM lie WIS. resolved to say NJ
more. 4 week or 50 later he was in
:.te0 70 accompany the aneer on a
ride. When outside the town they
passed sjlpet after gibbet. each occu
pied. The Enslishman at length broke
silence by suggesting, Your Eishness
seems 10 have been busy CT late. The
reply was characteristics: "Oh. no. That
Is your little lot 1t wa afterward
learned that the ameer had executed
every male member Of the family Of
the assailant upon whom he could la!
hands. ".-London Globe.