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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12
Key to the Puzzler.

No. $50. - Novel Acrostic: Initials
Charles Dickens. Third row, "Pick-
wick Papers" Crosswords: l. Cypriot
g Hairpin. 3. Ascribe. 4. Rokeage.
5. Lawless. 6. Edifice. Z. Seclude. 8.
Dakotas. 8. Impeach. 10. Chagrin,
IL. Kipskin. IL. Ejector Is. Norther
ID. Session.
No. 351. - Terminal Deletion: 1.
Grover, rover. rove. 2. Smite, mite,
NIT. 3. Orange, range, rang. 4. Slope,
lope, lop. 8. Stone, tone, ton.
No. 352.-Charade: Hasten, Hasten.
No. 353.-Additions: Imp, ale-im
pale. Bulls, eye-bullseye. Nan, keen
-Nankin. Pea. age-page. Den. mark
Denmark. Asp. ire-aspire.
No. 354.-Vowel Changes: /. Bag
beg. big. bog, bug. 2. Lag, leg, log,
lug.
No. 355.-Hidden Author: Lion, on
Ion. wheel. easel. lumber, lute-Lowell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12
Willard Mfg Co.,
Lewiston, Elaine.
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested in either Of the estates
hereinafter named:
At Probate Court. at Paris, In vacation, In
and for the County Of Oxford. on the 18th day o.
Dec, in the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and eight. the following matter
having been presented for the action thereupor
hereinafter indicated, It is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given TO all persons In
terested, by causing o copy OF this order TO be
published three weeks successfully In the OK
ford Democrat. newspaper published At South
Paris, in said County. that they may appear a. 3
third Tuesday of JAM, A. d. 1909, at nine Of the
clock in the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they see causes:
Joseph II. Davis, late of Woodstock. De
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof
and the appointment Of Julia Davis as admins
tratrix with the will annexed presented by said
Julia Davis, widow.
ADDISON z. HERRICK,
Judge Of said Court.
A true copy-Attest:-
ALBERT d. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12
An Invaluable
Family
Remedy
Hampden Corner, Me-,

Hampden Corner, Me-,
August II, 1906.
Would say in regard to L. F.. At
woods Bitters they are invaluable in
cases of indigestion, biliousness sick
headache, etc. ! would not be with
out them in the house for family use"
Yours respectfully,
Mrs. Mary Stevens.
The 81. F." Atwood's Bitters have
earned a great reputation by relieving
sickness and promoting health. They
are the family physician" the great
household remedy in thousands e
homes-always handy-always SAFE!
ways reliable and eficacious. Al tine
store, Csc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

1t is great annoyance, when perhaps
one is dressing in hurry, to find the
girdle that fitted 30 comfortably yester-
day is now 80 tight that 1t can be fasten.
ed only with the greatest difficulty OF
possibly not at all. This may be due to
various causes-thicker underwear, q
different corset from that usually worn,
or sometimes to trif1ing attack OF indi.
gestion. A young woman who has ex.
perienced all these difficulties now makes
two girdles exactly alike, except that
one is from q half to three. quarters of an
inch larger than the other. She says that
the time spent in duplicating the girdle
Is q great saving to the temper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

Sufferers who say they have tried
everything without benefit are the peo-
pie we are looking for. We want them to
know from glad experience that Ely's
Cream Balm will conquer Cold In the
Head, hay Fever, and obstinate forms OF
Nasal Catarrh. This remedy acts di.
rectly on the inflamed, sensitive mem.
branes. Cleansing, soothing and heal.
ing. One trial will convince you of ita
healing power. Price SOC. All drug
gists, or mailed by Ely Bros, SO Warren
st., New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

You would not delay taking Foley's
Kidney Remedy at the first sign Of kid
ney or bladder trouble II you realized
that neglect might result In Bright's dis
ease or diabetes. Foley's Kidney
Remedy oorrects Irregularities and cures
all kidney and bladder disorders. r. A..
Shurtle6 q Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12
A RELIGIOUS AUTHORS STATE
MENT.

For several years / was afflicted will
kidney trouble and last winter was sud
denly stricken with q severe pain In m!
kidneys and was confined to bed eigh
days unable to get up without assistance
My urine contained thick white sedi
ment and / passed same frequently da!
and night. commenced taking Foley
Kidney Remedy, and the pain gradually
abated and finally ceased and my urine
became normal. / cheerfully recon
mend Foley's Kidney Remedy. r. A.
Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

"Are young men who stay late really
- Objectionable - the funny mon pre-
tendf" he inquired.
mot II their intentions have beer
made known" answered she.
Then it was up to him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12
No. s5s.-Added Letter Puzzle.

No. 35e.-Added Letter Puzzle.
Add a letter and change a singer
into hair; to preserve into support;
a resinous substance into cord; a
curse into a vegetable; a boys nick
name into a church dignitary; to dis
cover into a demon; flower into a
festival; prayers into edges; not early
into triumphant; you into part Of the
face; truth into side; to perform
into an animal; cause into to stop;
q sleep into low; came together into
fit; ourselves into employment; met
al into part Of fork; tap into the
head; fit into fuel; latter into anger;
full Of bones into wood; q cooling
implement into temple; to sway into
to unite; a journey into kind Of food;
meat into a light; to abstain into to
indulge; equal value into fruit; to
sink into to rise.-Youth's Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12
STATE OF MAnsE.

OXFORD. n:
Court Of County Commissioners, December ses-
zion. A. D. 1903, held q Paris, Within and fof
ne aid County Of Oxford, on ths Last Tussday
Of December, 4. d. 1903. being the sssh Day Of
Daid month.
TIME County Commissioners for the County
Of Oxford, In the month Of September, A. ID.
1903, - provided BY law, made actual inspection
OF tie County roads duly located and open for
travel lying in uniscorporssed townships and
tracts Of land hereinafter mentioned In said
County, for the purpose OF ascertaining the con.
dition Of said roads and estimating the amount
needed 70 put the same In repair % - % be safe
md convenient for public travel; and Is appear
ine on said inspection that sid roads were not
in rood repair and not safe and convenient for
purposes Of public travel and that tax should
be ssseesed ON said lands for the repair Of said
roads therein; they do therefore on the 18Th day
Of December, A. 3. 1909, sdjudge and order that
the following sums be assessed and the same are
hereby assessed upon the following lands In un
INCORPORATED townships and tracts OF land here.
matter mentioned, for the purpose OF repairing
the roads passing through them during the year
1903, TO wit:
nN Andover West Surplus. for the purpose Of
~ repairing that part OF the County road lead.
inr from Andover Corner TO Upton which lies
In said Surplus the sum Of seventy. seven dollars
and fifty cents IL assessed - follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

When QUITTING ont paper dolls or figures
OF any kind, small nail SCISSORS will be
found most convenient for curves and
tiny indentations. These rather trouble
some parts are often 20 carelessly treat
cd o. to detrsct greatly from the beauty
Of the figure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

81 did my best to be entertaining, -
said the young man in voice of sorrow.
ibid you succeeds"
tI'm afraid not. I recited Hamlet's
soliloquy. She looked at me reproach-
fully for several seconds and then ex-
claimed, 81 don't think that's very
funnyp'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

An automobilist Of experience, or OK.
perieuces, states that wheel grease which
resists the usual treatment of lard or
kerosene may easily be removed by the
application Of shaving-soap. Noisten
the article with thick lsther made with
hot water, and then rub the soap itself
vigorously on the stain. Let It stand an
hour or two, and then wash of with
clear, tepid water. White serge and
pongee have responded satisfactorily to
this treatment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

Beer drinkers and others who suffer
with Bright's Disase, Diabetes, Back
Ache, or any Kidney or Bladder Trouble
can be cured II they will take Bloodine
Blood and Kidney Tablets. 30 cents a
box, mailed by The Bloodine Co., Inc,
Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

Mrs. Manykids-There IL one thing
about our girls-they are always self
possessed.
Mr.. Manykids-Yes, they're too self
possessed. Iwish they'd get some one
else to possess them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

A fad just now among people who 60
about good deal Is to pack everything
in bags before it is put into the trunks.
The bags are of different colors and
sometimes of different materials for the
various classes of articles belonging to
the wardrobe. 1t is held by those who
use the bags that by this means not only
Is packing simplified, but that distress
ing rummaging about after things Is
prevented. 1t may be true, but for
getful or sbsent-minded person would
surely need key to inform him of the
contents Of any given pink or lavender
bag. Still, every one has found bags for
certain articles most convenient-shoes,
for instance, and corsets, and possibly
for stockings, though the last named
lend themselves very we'll for filling
spaces between larger articles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

Do you have that dark brown taste in
your mouth every morning when you
awake? II 80, you are bilious and should
take two or three Of those little Bloodine
Liver Pills. Easy to take, never sicken,
weaken or grippe. Is cents, mailed by
The Bloodine Co., Ino., Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

Are you. tortured to death daily with
Eczema? Why suffer when Bloodine
Ointment will give you instant relief and
permanently cure you. 800. boz mail.
Cd By Tho Bloodine Co., Ino., Boston,
Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

There Is NO case on record Of cough
cold or 10 grippe developing into pneu
monia after Foley's Honey and Tar bal
been taken, - II cures the most obsti
nate deep seated coughs and colds. Why
take anything else. =. A. Shurtleff 4
ca.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

"What 10 tho difference between pre-
ferred and common stockf'
"Well, II you buy the common you
lose your money right of, but II you
buy preferred there IL little longer de-
Law about it,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12
No. 363.-Anagram.

NO. 5b5.-Hha9ram.
Yet hear; all off.
Up and Down the leaves are twirling,
Round and round the leaves are whir
ing.
Dancing lightly in the wind.
Signing sadly In the wind.
Crumpled, rumpled and upcurlins.
At the mercy Of the wind.
Whispering Of their emerald glory.
OF dead summers old. sweet story,
Moaning. sobbing In the wind.
Tossing. fiuttering In the wind.
Dreading winter stern and hoary.
At the mercy Of the wind.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he mas
been duly appointed executor Of the last will
and testament Of .
DOROTHY CT. HAMBLEN, late Of Lowell
in the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
Dec. 18th, 1905. CYRUS X. CHAPMAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

Spots Of cream always spoil the ap'
pearance Of tablecloth, without actual.
ly warranting It's dispatch to the laun.
dry. II the spots are lightly touched with
household ammonia and the stained por.
ton Of the cloth ironed over . piece Of
clean white blotting psper, all traces Of
tho grease should vanish.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

"This little girl won't have . doll.
Wants toy dog"
"What do you think OF thsts"
"Looks Ike the society mother In.
stinot," answered the Jafty Of the first
part with . sigh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12
Ne. s57-AIways with You.

I belong to the literary fraternity,
and, though near the foot Of the class
I have q recognized usefulness. In as.
ISOLATION with my companions i am
nearly always the last one to appear
In rare instances / take the lead.
begin the year and through its first
two months am in constant evidence,
Later l am on duty at two different
times.
l am devoted to the young, am fond
Of the baby and watch over the months
Of infancy. go with him through his
youth and to full maturity. do not
forsake him In longevity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

SIMPLE REMEDY FOR LA GRIPPE.
Racking Ia grippe coughs that may de-
velop into pneumonia over night are
quickly cured by Foley's Honey and Tar.
The sore and inflamed lungs are healed
and strengthened, and dangerous con-
dition is quickly averted. Take only
Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow
package. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

First Passenger-"I wonder why the
train 10 making such long stop at this
stationp"
Second Passenger-"I suppose 1t is
because no one happens to be trying to
catch It,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

"You never can tell" observed Uncl,
Allen Sparks, "what lasting results may
be accomplished by an earnest WORD
spoken at the right time. Many mar
has had the shape of bis nose changed
for life BY calling another man liar"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest to TIE hdie!
Il solicited. Address: Editor HoNInAX1ls'
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat, South Paris, He.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12
ThePu zzler

No. 356.-Csntral Aerostlo.
words Of Ave letters.)
A state or rank;
To reimburse:
Large animals;
The universe;
The coffee bean;
A mob or herd;
A little wheel.
Centrals-a bird.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12
Hemorrhage of the Bladder
cured.

MARsHFIELD, VI, Oct. %, 1904.
The Bloodine Co., Boston, Mass.
Dear Sirs:-Please send me six bottles
of Bloodine. 1t has done me a world
of good; it has stopped the hemor-
rhages; and / am feeling much better.
Signed, Mrs. Octavia E. Carpenter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

stead, I00 y ~ =
C.. A. Andrews, Boobier lots, 100 rs Is
The International Paper Co.,
balance of township, 600 TOO 10 %
on 50
And Henry W. Dunn Of Andover North Sur
plus is appointed Agent 70 superntend the eI.
penditure Of the same according 70 law and 10
required TO give bond as the law directs.
ON Andover North Surplus. for the purpose OF
repairing 90 much Of the County way lead
ing from Andoyer Corner 10 Upton 80 lies within
said Surplus, and also 80 much Of the Black
Brook road, 90 called, as lies within said Sur.
plus, the sum of i've hundred and thirty ak dol
ars and eighty -four cents Is assessed a. follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12
No. as2.-NumsrieaI Puzzle.

No. 362.-Numsrieal Puzzle.
345
6 Z
Ny 8, 4, 8 is to obstruct. My l. 4. Z
is to bend under weight. My 2, 4, o
is carriage; 5, 4, 3 is insane.
Place these letters in the positions
indicated by the figures In the diagram
and read therefrom my whole (using
some Of the letters twice., which Is the
name of a large island.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12
The Greatest Discovery
that has been made in years Is
BlOOdine.

Which is now on sale at the Leading
Drug Store of this town.
Such positive proof has been shown
us of the merits of BLOODINE that we
ask anyone who has the least doubt
about this remedy to try it on our per-
sonal guarantee. II you have no appe-
tite, lame back, pain in the kidneys,
mucus in the urine, cloudy urine, brick
dust deposits in urine, frequent urinat-
ing, (bed wetting) in children, scanty
urine or any Kidney, Liver, Bladder or
Blood disease and if BLOODINE does
not help you, we do not want your
money for it and will return it to you
for the asking.
Could we be fairer?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

No. 361.-What Statesf
!.
Ida wed u western man.
Who proved worthless scamp
Only lived to fish and hunt.
Was always on the tramp.
When the garden grew to weeds.
AS It was sure to grow,
He did not exercise himself.
He just said. "''s, s''"
II.
My name declares a debt.
But not the amount.
Each one Of my letters
AS vowel may count.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12
No asa-word snuars.

No. 358.-Word Square.
My first is made up Of twelve months.
My second is the end Of Henrietta.
My third is a very small part Of any
thing. MY fourth was used in sac
rifices In Bible times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12
A new Lot

of Plumbing Goods. The best of
oak woodwork for closets. No old
goods. Call and see this line. Job
bling promptly attended to. No
charge for team.
L. M. Lonely,
NORWAY. Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

And Allison Brown Of Fryeburg Academy
Grant Is appointed Agent TO superntend the
expenditure Of the same and IL required to give
bond as the law directs.
an Riley Plantation for the purpose OF repair.
II Ing the road In said Plantation running up
10 the place formerly occupied by VIM. German
the sum of one hundred and four dollars and
seye nty nine cents Is assessed 40 follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

Union Water Power Co, OF
Lewiston, dam. lot and build.
T. u. Coe, one third, David Pin.
gree Ann Maria Wheatland
and Anna p. Peabody, two
thirds of remainder OF said
township except public lots, 1880 1890 $50 IS
$3.50 Is
It is hereby ordered that the tax assessed
against the Union Water Power Co., tl29SO be
expended on the Black Brook Road In said town.
ship, and Burt Dunn Of Andoyer North Surplus
Is appointed Agent to expend the same and is
required to give bond.
The taI assessed against Coe ct ais, $3.50 7s) TO
be expended on the Garry Road In said town
ship, and Albert JENNIE Of Roxbury 10 ap'
pointed Agent, and is required TO give bond ss
the law requires.
&c" Surplus, for the purpose of repairing
I J 90 much OF the County road leading from
Andover to Upton as lies In said Surplus, the
sum of atty dollars is assessed az follows:
Upon the entire tract, supposed 10 contain nine
thousand, three hundred acres, exclusive OF
public lots, and owned one third By T. U. Coe OF
Maria Wheatland and Anna p. Peabody,
the sum of dfty dollars; and Burt Dunn,
aforesaid, is appointed Agent 70 expend the
same and Is required TO give bond as the law
directs.
an Fryeburg Academy Grant. for the purpose
I J of repairing the only County road therein,
the sum Of thirty eight dollars and eighty seven
cents Is assessed as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

No. sso.-Found In . Grocery Store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12
State Roads

Other New England states are build
ing statl roads on Z general plan for the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

hon homests stead " " ~ 800 $1,000 t& 90
Rres'Qp 1y.1 6vs sons ss%s;'e'd &c &c Sc
Chas. Chase, standing timber ,oo soo
Henry v: Dunn. old s. Larned IN .n am
Henry W. Dunn, homestead. 800 100 400
Andrew Abbott. lots No. 22&23, leo 200 500
c. A. Burgess, lot No. 80. IS 1o $50
ei IsssT 4 ssss s sis e. a. ss g 81:
E. /. Brown, John Small farm
and lot on Sawyer Brook, 800 $40 70
International Paper CO., Z.
Plummer lots IS. "A, IS 4 W, 400 700 300
20, II. u, II. -, and Marston 0oo ,ooo .om
International Paper Co.. re-
public lots, $500 1875 snA
tSsa
And Il is hereby ordered that the tax assessed
against Chas. Chase, Preston +. Austin, q: a.
c. A. burgess. Mrs. Charles p. Bartlett and
Henry Abbott, George r. Smith, and Z. I. Brown,
together with e3l2B Of the taxes OF the lnterna
tional Paper Company, amounting In all 70
from %ndover 70 Upton. and Bur. Dunn Of An.
dover North Surplus Is appointed Agent 10 eI.
pend the SAINT, and is required TO give bond as
the Law directs And the balance 81 said tax
pany. amounting 70 tlos.ss be expended upon
the Black Brook road, and Burt Dunn. afore
said, Is appointed agent TO expend the same,
and is required TO give bond as the law directs.
ON Township Letter &c" for the purpose OF
~ repairing the Black Brook road, 80 called,
Road, so called. which lies in said township,
the sum Of four hundred and ninety dollars and
twenty five cents 10 assessed % follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12
Relief From Excessive Taxes.

Relief From Excessive Taxes.
While speak thus for a system
which shall be inclusive. heartily ap-
prove Of the general suggestion Of the
tax commissions report for relief from
excessive taxes on real estate and tang
Ible property In general. and the placing
Of larger proportionate share Of proper
ty reached by special taxation. In Maine.
we have relied too much on direct prop
erty tax. The burdens have been inequi-
table think II Is generally agreed that
some OF our public service corporations
and the largely appreciated values in
Wild lands should pay q larger relative
tax than hitherto. and hope that the
legislature will meet no serious opposi-
ton In the determination Of fairer levy
upon the same. The method by which
this IL to he done is for you to deter
mine. ! hope Il may be simple. as far re-
moved as possible from manipulations by
interested parties. equitable and feast
BILE The method In Maine long has been
to tax railroads on gross receipts: I
have always believed In this method as
scientific. practical and especially easy
NJ application. since II IL absolutely un-
der the control OF the legislature. BY
means OF 1t We show greatly Increased
revenue from public service corporations
In the past six years. and without the
addition Of extra machinery. we have Il
In our power to secure additional reven.
ue. You will have before you. q state
ment Of the varying plans for the taxa.
ton OF railroads and other public service
corporations. I commend to you . study
h the same.
The direct inheritance tax, the taxa
hon Of savings banks deposits In nation
a banks. the graduated automobile tax,
IN annual tax on foreign corporations
loins business In Maine. license fee on
6reign corporations. new laws govern
ne the taxation Of steamboats, and an
Irt. inal suggestion for the apportion-
nsnt Of state tax wholly on land values.
hereby more nearly sQualising the bur.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12

Norway,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-01-12
Initiative and Referendum .

During the year just passed, we have
adopted the initiative and referendum
by the vote Of the people. This secures
to the voter power which as yet he
hardly appreciates, and which yet has L
/ be tested. Under this, there can be small
complaint at inability. either to sount
public sentiment or to participate In