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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-11
CIRCUS
MAKES 4
BIG HIT
Sells Floto Aggregation At
tracts Nearly 5000 Peo-
pie to North Side Grounds
and Exhibition Pleases
the Immense Crowd.

Sells -Floto. the clean" show, as it is
known throughout the country, pitched
their circus tents on the north side
yesterday and gave two performances
to big, appreciative audience. II was
a good d-fashioned exhibition, replete
with handsome and marvelously trained
animals, skillful and vivacious acrobats.
trick riders, and dancers. which never
for moment permitted the high ten
sion of the crowd to relax.
The distinguishing feature of this cir
Gus which appealed to their patrons,
was the splendid condition of the ami
mails, the personality of the perform
ers and employees. and the high moral
tone and educative nature of the exhi-
bition.
An Immense Crowd Attends
In the evening a black mass of hu-
manity surrounded the two rings and
stage. where for two hours they were
captivated by the diversified amuse-
ments. A conservative estimate of the
attendance was $500, so large. in fact.
that the extra street cars provided for
their convenience were overburdened
with passengers and the sidewalks were
blocked with the stream of men. wo-
men and children.
To enumerate all of the good features
of the performance would fill a volume.
Probably one of the acts which appeal
cd to the spectators most was the work
of the Nelson family of acrobats. This
group consists of grandfather, mother
and father, and six children. all of
whom were brilliant and highly skilled
| in every phase Of the art Of tumbling.
The grandfather seemed as active as
any of the younger children. ssho.
through the various generations, SEEM
ed to have inherited and improved upon
the ability of their forefathers.
Parade Was a Wonder.
! Then again there was the parade Of
| the beautiful Percheron horses, admired
| by the greatest of all equine lovers.
King Edward of England, skillfully
driven by Kelly. one of the greatest
whips in the country. These animals
are beyond a question the source of
more admiration than any like exhi-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-11
WEATHER FORECAST.

Partly cloudy weather today
and slightly warmer; probab-
ly showers Thursday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-08-31
Educational Department.

AUGUSTA, MAINE, August, 1909.
To the Superintendent Of Schools:
Your attention is called to chapter 73
of the public laws of 1909, entitled "Ar
Act Relative to the Appointment of
School Physicians"
Eye and ear tests required in all towns.
You will note that section six of this act
provides that in all towns of the state,
except those having population OF
forty thousand or more, eye and ear
tests are required.
There is no expense to the towns in
making this examination. The material
with directions for making the tests
will be supplied on requisition to the
state superintendent of schools. The
teachers will conduct the examinations.
The directions and material will be
ready for distribution on or about Sep.
tember /, 1909.
Appointment of school physicians OPP
tional with towns. The portions of this
act relating to general medical in
spection, including the appointment OF
school physicians, are operative only in
those towns which make special pro.
vision therefor. The material, to be
used in general medical inspection, will
also be provided without expense to the
towns.
Superintendent of towns authorizing
the appointment of school physicians
should make requisition for this addi-
tional material which will be ready fol-
distribution on or about September l,
1909.
Very truly yours,
PAYsoN SMITH,
State Superintendent of Public Schools
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-08-31

=" HE moment Lady Creech had
gone Daniel smiled broadly
for the first time since he had
set eyes upon Ivanof. He
could see his way clear now to the
thorough accomplishment of his mis-
sion. and he mentally thanked heaven
for putting into his hands such a
weapon as the Russian fugitive.
"Glenwood. eh? And he protected
the historic name Of st. Aubyn, that
noble earl; protected 1t on the surface
while he dragged 1t in the mire Of an
other mans disgrace and humiliation
In private. He was sweet lot. that
noble earl! He carried himself high.
and his keen eye lost no whit of its
dignity and importance from that con-
science that must be uneasy. within
his breast"
And the woman, too, Helene" Ivan
off had called her. So they had stuck
together all those ten years. with Lady
Creech as a most complaisant and
discreet chaperon-but that couldn't
be, for. whatever else Lady Creech
might be. worldly wise and naughty,
she was at least an English gentlewo-
man at heart. and she would have
starved rather than connive at scan
dal Of that sort.
No, Daniel reflected. he would have
to leave Lady Creech out Of the mess.
even though she was bitter old dame.
But Hawcastle should feel the touch
Of the iron. 1t should burn him deep.
ly, and the scar would remain.
And the fair countess, who was an
Cling for that addle pated Horace and
his share Of the estate! That woman,
who had deliberately sent good man
to what was worse than death. should
he have any pity for herr Not for
single instant
He leaped up and hastily crossed the
room to the writing desk, scribbled a
note and. before he put 1t In the en-.
velope, rang the bell.
As he sealed the note Mariana tap
ped discreetly at the door, and Pike
called:
"Come lnw
Look here, Mariana, I want you to
take this note to Miss Simpson" he
said quickly.
ITO Mees Granger SeempsoneT
asked the man deferentially.
Eyes. Do you know where she is?"
"She walk upon the terrace alone,
sair." replied Mariana.
"Then give 1t to her yourself-to no
one else-and do II now" he went on
emphatically. pushing the servant out
Of the door in his haste. When he had
closed 1t he went to the door of the
suit. threw II open and called:
Ivanoffr'
Almost Immediately the Russian
came into the room, and Pike noted
the suffering upon his face. the look
Of timld apprehension with which he
-lanced furtively about For him
there was carabinier In every cor
ner.
"Have they comeY he whispered
tensely. Daniel went over to him
and laid lank hand upon the bent
shoulder. looking him trlumphantly In
the eyes
"Not yet" he answered, and paused.
'Ivanoff. you prayed to see your wife
and your friend Glenwood before you
went back to Siberia"
The Russian tore himself away with
gasping cry. but Daniel caught his
| wrist.
If that prayer Is answered through
me-" he went on, "wilI yOu promise
to remember that it's my fight"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-08-31
HoIstein Breeders are interested.

A great deal of interest is being taken
in certain sections of the state in the
coming meetings of the two Holstein
Breeders Associations, located in Penob'
scot, Somerset and Oxford Counties.
This interest has been stimulated in nc
small degree by the fact that the Hon
C. w. Wood, president of the National
Holstein Breeders Association, is to be
present and address the members.
The Sebastcook Valley Holstein
Breeders Association is to meet at the
home of Mr.. c. Fl. Brawn of St. Albans
Tuesday, Aug. 81, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon at which time the following
programme will be carried out:
/. Business meeting.
2. Discussion. "How to Start a Pure Bred
Herd"
3 Address. "work ofthe Dairy Division,
Dairy Instructor Merrill.
4. Address by Hon. G. w. Wood.
The Oxford County Holstein Breeders
Association will meet at the home oi
Mr.. Benjamin Tucker, president of the
association, Wednesday, Sept. 1st, at II
O'Clock in the forenoon.
The following programme will be pre-
sented
l. Business meeting.
2. Discussion. "How to Start Pure Bred
Herd"
8. Address by Hon. c. w. Wood.
Picnic dinners will be served at botf
of these meetings. There will be a large
attendance of the members and theil
families. All persons interested in the
improvement of the Holstein breed OF
cattle are invited.
These meetings will be held rain oil
shine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-08-31

because you have q sentimental inter
rst In the young lady yourself. We
can comprehend no other grounds"
"Me!' echoed Daniel In surprise.
"You can't comprehend But you can
comprehend could have no hope,
can't you"
zone never knows" replied Lady
Creech loftily. I'VE had thought to
offer her an alliance with a family
that for 700 years.
"Yes, ma'am. know-Crecy and
Agincourt.' interjected Pike, but she
paid no attention.
has never been sullied by the low
ideals of trade and barter
"Wait a minute Mrs. Creech," said
vaniel quickly. tugging Mt his coat
pocket. 1--WE got letter right here
that tells me your brother-in-law was
in business-and l respect him for it
only few years ago"
"A letter from whom" demanded
the lady angrily. rising.
"Jim Cooley. our vice consul at Lon
don He says Mr.. Hawcastle"-
"Mr Hawcastls" calculated Lady
Creech.
"Well, l can call person cap or doc
or colonel. but don't just know how
to use the words you have over here
for those things. don't mean any dis
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-08-31
Maine News Notes.

w. F. Phinney of Portland has very
old copy of the Declaration Of Inde-
pendence," fac-simile of the original
document in the handwriting of Thomas
Jefferson. He also has two copies of
the Boston Gazette" one being dated
Monday, November 10th, 1901, the other
bearing the date Monday, February Sth,
1902. A few years ago a fac-simile of
the Declaration of Independence" was
sold or 500; therefore it is readily seen
that Mr.. Phinney's possession is valu-
able one.
Charles Whitney, Presque Isles we'll
known barber, came near being electro
cuted the other day. In using the cleo
trical machine for massaging, Mr.. Whit
ney was holding the sponge with one
hand when he unthinkingly reached for
ward and turned the faucet with the
other hand. The shock was so great he
could not speak and finding he could not
break his hold of the sponge he, with
great presence of mind, threw his weight
downward, which did break the current,
freeing him from his perilous position.
1t was all done so quickly no one in the
shop realized what had happened until
it was over.
Francis j. Holder has been chosen to
succeed the late Prof. Hugh Ross Hatch
as head of the department of mathe-
matics in Colby College. He comes
from the University of Wyoming, where
be has been principal of the school Of
commerce and full professor in the
Tod
from the National Normal University,
Lebanon (Ohio) in 1896, and from Mas
sey's Business College of Jacksonville,
Fla, in 1901. From 1908 to 1908 he was
a student at Yale University, taking his
masters degree in 1905 and in 1908 his
teachers degree in mathematics. Mr..
Holder has an excellent record as a
teacher In school and college and brings
to Colby fund of practical experience
as an educator that gives sure promise
of success.
"For several years." says the Portland
Press, "the mackerel of the coast have
been almost unknown and it has baffled
the fishermen to explain why the fish
which years ago were 80 plentiful had
forsaken their old swimming grounds.
Many have advanced the idea that the
mackerel is slowly but surely going out
of existence, others say that the fish
have been driven of shore and away by
dog fish. However, the latest theory is
that the pulp mills which have sprung
up in different parts of Maine during the
past few years are the real cause as the
chemicals from the mills drive the fish
south or into waters where they do not
come in contact with the chemicals used
in the manufacture of paper" This is
certainly an ingenious theory, but not an
entirely plausible one. 1t does not
seem possible that the amount of chem
icals used by our Maine pulp mills
would cut much figure when mingled
with the mighty waters of the ocean.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-08-31

" HE instant he had disappeared
Ivanoff crossed rapidly to the
small table near the bedroom
and picked up cigarette from
a box that lay there with bottle.
81 thought So RussianT he said.
and in answer to Pixies look of inquiry
went on. That man. your friend, who
calls himself Won Grollerhagen. is not
q German-he Is a l;ussian-not only
that-he Is Russian noble see 1t
in a hundred ways that you cannot"
"He helped us this afternoon said
Daniel, but Ivanoff did not seem to
hear him.
81 have felt It inevitable that
should go back to Siberia ever since
came here
Perhaps began Daniel, but the
other interrupted.
''There is no perhaps for me. There
has never been perhaps since met
Helene. my wife-she who sent me to
the mines. she and my dear English
friend"
For a moment Daniel was thought
full; then he looked up quickly.
What was his nameW he asked
"Glenwood-l shall never forget It,
the Russian replied He had con
tracts with the ministry Of finance.
He supplied hydraulic machinery to
the government. The name GlenwoOd
means nothing to you. and there are
million Helenes in France prayed
God to let me meet them before l was
taken, but He paused rs knock
came upon the door. 1T Is the carabi'
nieri! he said hoarsely and shrank
back.
Not yet" answered Pike quietly
"Go back to your room. We won't
throw our hands into the discard until
we're called. and / guess we'll keep on
raising" He waited moment until
Ivanoff had retired and then opened
the door. Mariana stood without bow
Ing.
"aIiladi Creech-she ask you would
speak with her a few minutes" he
said.
where Is sheT asked Pike.
Here. SIR" replied the man.
"Tell her to come right In. All, come
in, ma'am," he went on as Lady Creech
appeared in the doorway. When he
had closed the door behind her she
said coldly:
my brother-in-law feels that some
one well acquainted with Miss Gran.
ger-Slmpson's ambitions and her inner
nature should put the case finally to
you before we proceed to extremities,"
she said.
"Yes, ma'am," answered Daniel.
"My brother-in-law has made us
aware Of the state Of affairs, and we
are all quite In sympathy as to what
should be done to you, but in the kind
ness Of our hearts We condone your
offense-if you accede to our reasona-
BILE demands"
Daniel looked at his watch.
"In twenty mlnutesf" he asked.
"In twenty minutes" she replied
frigidly.
"You say he told all Of you. Did he
tell Miss EthelY Daniel asked.
ut has not been thought proper.
Young girls should be shielded from
everything disagreeable." she answer
ed pompously. and Daniel grinned.
"Yes. ma'am," he said. THAT was
the idea that got me into this trouble.
You see, ! know your interest In her.
I've handled all her accounts'-
If you don't mind Wen omit all
tradesmanlike references" remarked
the old lady acidly. ut has been sug-
gested that you make this opposition
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-08-31

.Hduc Uou euer heard of the name Of
GlenwOod7" he asked quickly.
HE did not have contracts with the
government for hydraulic machinery,
I supposei" he asked tensely. The old
woman tossed her head.
Even If lie did, he protected the his
toric name." she replied proudly.
II believe you" said Daniel fervent.
Iy. Have you ever heard the name OF
-Glenwood" he asked quickly.
"Is your mind wanderlng?" asked
Lady Creech. "Glenwood Priory is the
name Of the property Hawcastle inner,
tied from his mother. Can you state
its connection with the subject"
Daniel almost staggered with the
thought-the knowledge that came to
him. He looked up.
That's how he protected It," he
said. "He took the name of-Glen-
wood. God moves in mysterious way
his wonders to perform! Lady Creech,
tell your brothcr-in-law he can have
his answer herein ten minutes
AS she swept from the room In dig
nified amazement Pike sank into a
chair for moment and fairly glowed
with eagerness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-08-31

Don't kick because you have to button
your wife's waist. Be glad your wife
has a waist and doubly glad you have a
wife to button waist for. Some mems
wives have no waists to button. Some
mems wives waists have no buttons on
to button. Some mems wives who have
waists with buttons on to button don't
care continental whether they are but,
toned or not. Some men don't have any
wives with waists with buttons on to
button, any more than a rabbit.-Lacon
Qll) Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-08-31
Jersey Breeders to Organize.

A meeting of Jersey breeders in Ok
ford County and Northern Cumberland
will be held at Grange Hall, South Wa
terford, Thursday, Sept. I'd, at 10 o'clock
In the forenoon, to consider the advis'
ability of organizing a Jersey Breeders
Association for that section of the state.
A picnic dinner will be served at noon
and all people interested in the improve
ment of this particular breed of cattle
are cordially invited to be present. The
following programme will be carried
out:
l. Lecture, "Co-operative Breeders Associa.
tions," by Dairy Instructor Merrill
2. Discussion, and II 80 decided, the organ.
ization Of an Association.
| g. Address, Breeding Dairy Animals" by
Prof p. A. Campbell Of Orono.
1. Stock Judging.
1t is expected that this will prove to
be a very interesting meeting, with pros.
poets bright for the organization Of an
association, as the Jersey Is popular In
this part of the state.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-08-31

Sir William Macdonald is trying to
stimulate the training Of children of the
Dominion of Canada by offering $4,000
in prizes to the boys and girls who pro.
duce by their own care the largest and
most vigorous growth of wheat and oats
from given area. He has also estsb.
lished schools In rural districts where
the selection of seed, rotation of crops,
etc., Is taught. This idea was started
by him nine years ago. The plan work.
ed admirably, and now household sci.
ence, school garden work, and manual
training have been added. As many as
10000 boys and girls In Canada are
profiting by this great opportunity offer.
ed them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-08-31
fro BE CONTINUED
Cutting the Finger Nails.

Cutting the finger nails appears to
have been the most Indispensable serv.
Ice the ancient Roman barber rendered
to his patrons. Martial. chatting o
fop who had tried to dodge the barber
by using plaster, TO remove his beard,
asks triumphantly. How are you 60
Ing to manage about your nails" And
the miser I'm Plautus collects the par
ings Of his nails from the barber to
make something out Of them, appar-
emily never dreaming that he could
save money by cutting them himself.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-08-31
The Man
From Home
By BOOTH
HARRINGTON
and
HARRY LEON
WILSON

respect. Just let me run on IN my own
way. Jim says your brother-in-law
was In business in Russia"-he stopped
suddenly. for an idea had occurred to
him-"in business In Russia" lie re.
peated dazedly why didn't think
Of that
"Since some Of your officials have
been SPYING Lady Creecb began. but
he interrupted.
Never mind. He was In business ir
Russia don't say he was peddlfng
shoestrings or wienerwurst" she
screamed HE was probably"-he
stopped moment and looked at her.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-08-31
wAsHINGToN's PLAGUE SPOTS

WASHINGTON'S PLAGUE SPOTS
lie in the low, marshy bottoms of the
Potomac, the breeding ground of malaria
germs. These germs cause chills, fever
and ague, biliousness, jaundice, lassl.
tude, weakness and general debility and
bring suffering or death to thousands
yearly. But Electric Bitters never fail
to destroy them and cure malaria
troubles. "They are the best all-rouud
tonic and cure for malaria l ever used. v
writes R. NJ. James, of Louellen, S. c.
They cure Stomach, Liver, Kidney and
Blood Troubles and will prevent Ty'
phoid. Try them. SOC. Guaranteed by
+. A. Shurtleff S Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-08-31

Cod. I've got It for you" He stepped
TO the door Of the inner chamber and
threw 1t open.
"Ivanoff" he called. and the Russian
.ame into the room. At the sight OF
sim Hawcastle fell back against the
rantel. and the countess collapsed In
heap on the floor. Ivanoff saw none
)ut her aud. striding to her. lift
ed both cllnched hands above her
head
"Ivan-oh, mother Of God!-lvan!
Don't kill mew she gasped
For a moment he stood over her.
then collapsed into chair. where he
wilted, sobbing violently.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-08-31
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY D..
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-08-31

Too much cream for the calf Is about
as bad as too much money for the boy.
Farm Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-08-31
A Novelization
of the Play Of
the Same Name
Copyright. 1909. by American
Press Association
CHAPTER XIV.
HES A RUSSIAN NoBLEw

n HE instant he had disappeared
Ivanoff crossed rapidly to the
small table near the bedroom
and picked up cigarette from
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-08-31
Cheer Up !

State Superintendent of Public Schools
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-08-31
CHAPTER XVI.
A WHISPER OF VENGEANCE.

moment Lady Creech had
gone Daniel smiled broadly
for the first time since he had
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-01-26
NEW VERNON.

G. R. Wennan entertained the
Whist club on Wednesday evening of
last week.
Miss Lydia Bailey is away for a few
weeks.
The Willing Workers of the Foreign
Mission band held their annual recep-
tionpast Saturday evening at the home
of Miss Stella Lindsey. Although, the
evening was very stormy the attend
ance was large.
Two large sled loads of school child
rem wenJ out on Tuesday afternoon for
a sleigh ride, the teachers accompany
ing them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Sanders returned
last week to their home at Washington
Corner from their wedding trip, the
bride being Miss Emily Wood who re-
sided with her cousin, Louis Wood,
near this place and was married at
Mr.. Woods residence on January 9th,
Rev. r. r. Murgatroyd officiated.
Mrs. Abram Snyder ana daughter
attended surprise party Monday
night at MOrriSGOwn.
A social party and dance was held
on Wednesday evening of last week at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Folke.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-01-26
Tried to Murder His wife.


Edward CRANKY, colored, attempted
to kill his wife last Tuesday night by
administering chloroform to her while
she was sleeping, She was awakened
by feeling a cloth pressed to her face.
She jumed up, wrenched the cloth
away from her husband. He had a
bottle in his hand which he threw out
into the yard. The family retired for
the night after the fumes of the chic
reform had been dispelled from the
room.
Early the next morning Cranky left
the house, secured the bottle which
he threw away the night before and
has not been seen since. Mrs. CRANKY
reported the case to the police and
their Investigations disclosed the fact
that Granby had purchased chloroform
at local drug store.
CRANKY had been in the employ of
E. +. Foster. He was notified on
Tuesday that he would have to vacate
the house he was living in as he was
behind with the payment of the rent.
What reason he should have for de-
string the death of his wife is a mys-
terv.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-01-26
They Wanted NO 30 Home.

Eve want to 60 home, +" was the de-
sire of Austin Burke, ten years old, of
No. SO Hamilton avenue, New Bright
on, and Charles Culkin, eight years
old, OF No As James street, New York,
when they were questioned by the
police last Wednesday morning. The
little fellows were students in ST..
Joseph's school at Convent. Not lik-
Ing the discipline maintained at the
school they saved the money sent
them for Christmas with the inten-
tion Of returning to their homes.
Wednesday morning they went to the
railroad station and asked for tickets
to New York. The agent telephoned
the Morristownpolice and Oticer Will
dey went to Convent and brought the
youngsters to headquarters
Two sisters Of the Institution came
up for the boys and took them back to
school after being notified Of their
whereabouts by the police.