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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01
a Coin Worth Millions.

Somewhere In the world-possiDly
among the relics kept by some lover or
the great Napoleon-there is fortune.
perhaps unsuspected Among the coins
Napoleon had minted were some MIL
lions of five franc pieces. and he deter
mined to popuarize these In an ex-
traordinary way. In one OF the coins.
folded to tiny size. was inclosed
note signed by Napoleon and promis-
ing the sum Of 100000 francs to the
finder of that particular coin. Nat
urally everybody who changed large
piece demanded the new five franc
coins In exchange and. as rule. prob
ed and dug and sounded the metal in
eager search for the hidden note. But
the years went on. and yet the note
did not appear. Napoeon's plighted
word Is O sacred trust to the French
nation. and today the government
stands ready to pay the debt. which,
with interest. is now worth many mil
lions. London Answers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
A TOY AERoPLANE.

Captive airships which whiz around
on string are complete in every de-
tail. and those made in celluloid are
splendid toys that boys will be de-
lighted to receive for Christmas pres
ents.
The popularity Of electric traction Is
reflected In the increased sales Of elec-
tric trains and trans. The motorcar
and taxicab figure prominently on the
shelves. These are provided with hOot-
ers. adjustable hoods windows which
can be lowered. glass screens. lamps
and even the teiltale taXimeter itself.
Monkeys and bears on trapezes,
which squeal and grunt continually.
are new and are bound to cause end
less fun. There are those which turn
innumerabe somersaults until the mo-
tive power gives out.
In the parlor and board game de-
partment new ideas are rampant. The
old fashioned Christmas tree may be
superseded by the lucky pies. big
box full of prizes bearing numbers.
which have to be draw for
The Always POP rular Tool Chest.
There are few boys who are not
''tickled to death" when Santa Claus
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01

Of dollie as big us herself. she'll Ike
nothing better than one OF the up Il
date baby carts exactly like those Il
real baby takes her airing In. The car
riage illustrated Is Il new model pui
out for the Christmas trade and TIE
cheapest of them sells for $3.50. TIL,
shape Is the same N all prices. IN
difference being merely in the appoint
ments Of the carriage. or course III,
very wee girl will have IN old fash
ioned model or a very tiny replica oil
this new variety.
Proud as Punch is the small Cir
when she wears her set OF furs that
Kris Kringle has brought her This
wear there Is a fascinating assortment
or these sels. ranging all the way from
ermine to the near ermine, which l.
Iust plain rabbit or cat, but prett!
ana dainty nevertheless. Chinchilla
Is an attractive pelt for young girls
and lately even the black furs hav,
been considered smart for youthful
wearers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01
The Ten Cent Oleomargarine Tax


Why did the Congress of the United
States enact the present oleomargarine
law which provides for an internal
revenue tax of ten cents per pound on
artificially colored oleomargarine? Was
it to permit the butter producers of the
country to exact a high price for butter
as has been claimed? To make such .
claim is a pretty serious indictment OF
our federal law making body. or course
butter is higher in price than it was ten
years ago but so are other necessities OF
life. The percentage of oleomargarine
now being put upon the market bears a
higher ratio to the amount of butter con-
sumed than it did ten years ago. This
coupled with the fact that less than
three per cent of the olsomargarine sold
is taxed at ten cents per pound proves
that the oleomargarine law has absolute
ly nothing to do with the price of butter
Congress enacted this law to prevent
fraud in the sale of oleomargarine. The
law was never intended to prevent the
honest sale of oleomargarine or to en-
hance the interests of the butter pro-
ducers of the country, but rather to pro
tect the one against fraud in the pur-
chase cf butter or oleomargarine and the
other against fraudulent competition.
Congress intended to compel the sale
of oleomargarine in its natural color
(which is white OF nearly SOY instead of
in the natural color Of butter (which is
yellow). Congress at the same time re
duced the former tax Of two cents per
pound on oleomsrgarine to one-fourth OF
a cent per pound when the product is
not artificially colored to look like but
ter.
Congress used its taxing power to pre-
vent fraud in the sale of oleomargarine
because it had no other effective means
of accomplishing that result. When
oleomargariue Is put upon the market In
its natural color, thus making 1t im-
possible to commit fraud, the tax is one
and three-fourths cents less per pound
than under any previous oleomargarine
law.
The butter producers Of the country
are benefited by oleomargarine leglsia
lation only in 80 far as the integrity oil
the dairy industry Is sustained-a bene
fit which is shared by every other cit
izen. 1t ia most important branch ol
agriculture and it Ia quite as essential te
preyent the destruction OF an agr'cul
tural industry by fraud as 1t Is to pre-
vant tbs destruction of our banking IN
dustry or any of the other industries II
which every good citizen Ia interested.-
| The National Dairy Union.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01
A Grand Rout.

1t Is not always the largest foe VINO
can make the greatest disturbance and
cause the most confusion. In bis
Hunting Grounds Of the Great West
Richard Irving Dodge tells of little
incident Of the Mexican war which
proves that 1t is quality. not quantity.
which Is most effective.
While General Taylor's little army
was marching from Corpus Christi to
Matamoras soldier Of the hank OF
the column fired at bull. The animal
charged. and the soldier. taking to bis
heels. ran into the column The buil,
undaunted by the number OF the enc
my, followed him headlong. scattering
several regiments like chaff. and finally
escaped unhurt. having demoralized
and put to flight an army which Few
days after covered itself with glory
by VIGOROUSLY encouriering FIVE times
its number of human enemies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01
Did His Best.

The young politician was as obliging
as possible. but there was a limit 70
his possibilities. When the reporter
asked him what his wife would wear
at the mayors reception he assumed a
confidential air.
.I'n tell you just as much as ! know
myself" he said. Last night she told
me she should wear white. Tnis
morning NJ breakfast she said shed
decided ON her rose colored gown. and
wn.u suid goodby to her she had
spread gray one beside the rose col
or, d uu one chair and her black lace
beside the white on another and was
taking Something else out OF the closet
II ncr hair hadn't caught on hook as
she turned round | might have been
able TO tell you more."-Youth's Com
paniun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01

Fitting the collar to the horse is a
rather difficult task. In the manu-
facture of collars the leather Is soaked
till it is as limp as rag, and then Is fit
ted over steel form representing the
shape of the horse's neck. When dry
these collars are 80 firm and stiff that
usually it is impossible to buckle the
harness tight enough to bring them to
the shape of the animals neck, and the
shoulders are therefore adjusted to the
collar, rather than the collar to the
shoulders, with sore shoulders as the re-
suit. The neck and shoulders of no two
horses are alike. It is therefore neces-
sary to avoid this soreness, that stiff
collar be adjusted to the shoulders of the
horse for which 1t is intended. To do
this, take the poorly fitting collar, new
or old, wrap 1t around and around again
with thoroughly wet cloth; or place
the uuwrapped collar In three inches of
water and let it remain over night. In
the morning put the collar on the horse,
and with hame straps draw it snugly to
the sides of the neck; be sure that the
hame staps are properly adjusted, then
work the horse moderately through the
day. After soaking in this way the collar
will adjust itself to every inequality oi
the shoulder, and the horse will seldom
be troubled with soreness. Repeat the
process whenever the collar is found moi
to ft. The hame straps should b.
properly adjusted at top and bottom IL
suit the shape Of the horses neck.-M
w. Harper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01
Halloween chsstnuts and Popcorn.

Chestnuts with initials cut in the
side with sharp knife are set 10
roast. The initials may be w or 5 to
signify whether the recipient shall De
welded or remain single. The COM
pany is numbered. The first nut that
pops belongs to No. l, and 1t is ex-
amined to see what initials 1t has
marked on it. The initials reveal the
future fate Of No. 1. The second nut
which pops reveals the fate OF No. 2
and so on. The nuts will have to be
watched closely. for sometimes they
pop close together.
Popcorn can be tried later. Each
one puts into the pepper as many ker-
nels as there are years in his life. That
is, If Mary is fifteen she puts fifteen
kernels In the pepper and holds 1t for
two minutes yer the fire: then she re-
moves the pd ,er and takes ont the
kernels. Then some one else tries 1t.
The number of white popped kernels
In each ones pepper tells In how many
years happy marriNHe awaits her.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01
FOR BUSINESS men
Cannon to Hold Cigars

The woman in search of usctu;
Christmas gift for husband or brother
need not ponder further II the man Il"
be pleased is Il smoker.
Some attractive articles III brass M
swer the question for her One OF
these represents mortar mounted on
a gun carriage. II is eight inches III
length. six I'm height. and by means
Of the sturdy wheels can be conven
iently moved around the table wh're
several are enjoying the fragrant
weed together. The mouth of the can
non is designed to hold cigars. while
elsewhere are attached match safe and
ash receiver.
Another new arrival worth describ
ing is q well made brass box ci-
gars or cigarettes. according t. ihe
size of the box selected. There Is Il
drawer in the bottom divided Off into
compartments for matches, etc. This
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01
Quality Hogs.

81 would have you always remember
that it pays to keep fewer and better
hogs" writes E. j. Reed in National
Swine Magazine. "When the farmers
are overstocked with poor hogs there Is
an overstock on the market and the
price obtained by the farmers is low
because of the quantity and quality.
On several occasions of such OveIstock-
ing with poor stuff the market would
have been much higher If the same
weight had been placed In half or two
thirds the number of good hogs. 1t is
certainly more desirable to sell ten hogs
a year at profit of five dollars per head
than to sell fifty hogs in that time at
profit of one dollar per head. 1t looks
like you are making money quick and
fast to sell number of such hogs, but,
in fact, you are losing.
"Most farmers are good judges Of
horses, but fewer are good judges OF
hogs. Many of them judge by the size
aud roughness of the bone rather than
BY the flesh. Last year | showed two
hogs of the same age and condition.
One showed his bone, but the other was
thicker fleshed. Both were good hogs,
but the latter was immensely better,
according to all good judges. The in
experienced farmers took the former bog
to be the better of the two because they
said he had better bone. The fact was
that he had finer bone, but did not
cover 1t up 30 we'll. Farmers should
learn to judge hogs and other stock at
they are judged at fairs. They are sup
posed to be judged by men who know
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01

A fitted kit bag what man doesn't
long for one? There Is no risk TO be
run for woman buying one Of these
travelling necessities II she goes to 4
reliable shop no such risk us In pur-
chasing cigars. necktieS and the like.
The kit bag pictured Is In English
russell leather and is sheep lined and
fitted with ebony military brushes.
comb and whiSp. hook. file and scis-
sors, flask and toothbrush tube, tooth
powder bottle. soap box and cologne
flask. with fine nickel tops. Fitted 1t
costs $50 and untitled $40. Cheaper
bags are, of course, TO be had that an
swer the same purpose. but they are
not nearly so good looking.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01

leaves them Il tool box. and now that
manual training lS taught IN the
schools NOS. boys know how 10 Use the
tools intplligemtly. But they must be
OF the best quality 10 be OF any prac-
tica value And a watch. Well. the
height of boys glory is reached
when he gets II really truly timepiece.
The popularity OF the watch Is well
exempliticd in one Of Mr. Dooley's IA
nous stories. in which the hero prayed
for a watch ~ Christmas gift, but,
much to his disgust. received hair
chain that raveled.
Things a Boy Likes.
He likes pair Of hockey skates.
footballs. an air rifle. college pennants
a desk. games. jackknives. tie clips.
and if you want TO delight his heart
give him a silver pocketknife with his
monogram ON it. School and college
pins and just now the monogram scarf
pin may be what he'll want. Among
more useful presents are TO be found
sweaters. school or dress suits. If the
boy is interested in wireless telegraphy
all kinds of batteries and appliances
will help along the cause. Should you
want present for the small boy or
for one Of larger growth who belongs
to drum corps get him really good
drum and he'll be happy, but his par
ents probably will suffer What diff.
ference! It's Christmas
What a Girl Likes.
IL she is a wee lassic who can just
trundle a dolls carriage or Is old
enough to feel the real responsibility
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01
Live Stock Values Appreciated.

Maine farmers are taking more in
terest in their live stock and the place
they fill on the farm than ever before.
They are realizing more the difference
between an extra animal and one that Is
merely good, and are trying to breed the
best they can. So much attention and
agitation has been given the matter of
securing better stock that the farmers
have realized that cooperative work
would assist them to solve some OF the
problems they cannot handle alone. As
a result of this agitation the Maine l. W
Stock Breeders Association was organ
lied for the purpose Of improving and
protecting live stock interests. This
association is composed principally of
the farmers of the state who are actually
breeding stock, 80 that the control Of
the association is in the hands OF prac-
tical men. One of the first things to be
done in cooperative work of any kind is
TO have the members Of an association
get together and become somewhat &C
quainted in order that they may know
each other and the problems and Difficult
ties the various members are encounter
ing. Then, too, a gathering of people
interested in the same thing has a tend
ency to increase the enthusiasm of the
work as well as to learn about the diff
culties and successes.
On November 18th and 10th, the Maine
breeders are planning two days wide
awake meeting at Waterville. The
Board of Trade has very kindly offered
the use of the City Council rooms for
this meeting and in many ways is plan
ming to make things convenient for those
who attend. The programme for this
meeting will include reports of the con-
ditions of the various live stock in the
state, each report to be given by man
who is actually breeding this stock.
Mr.. George NJ. Rommel, Chief OF the
Division of Animal Husbandry, U. s.
Department of Agriculture, will give a
lecture on Raising Draft Horses in
Maine" Mr.. Rommel has been In the
state during the past summer for the ex-
press purpose of studying Maine so that
he would be familiar with local con-
ditious in order that he might be better
able to present his subject.
Other speakers will include men prom
inent in live stock work in the state.
The University of Maine will be repre-
sented by P. A. Campbell, Professor of
Animal Husbandry, Leon S. Merrill,
Director of Extension Work, and DR.. F.
L. Russell, Professor of Veterinary
Science and Bacteriology.
There are many phases of live stock
work which require thoroughly organ
lied attention in order to promote their
welfare. Many matters need to be
brought before the coming legislature in
order to improve and protect live stock
interests. On this account it will be
necessary to transact large amount of
business at this meeting.
Secretary R. w. Redmau, State Dairy
will issue detailed pro-
sramme in the course Of few days.
Men and women who are intetested in
live stock work are planning to attend
the meeting and make it one of the most
successful of its kind ever held in Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01
STATE OF MAINE.
Treasurer's Ofhre,


Augusta, Oct. II. 1910.
Pursuant to Chap. 9, Sec a, of the Revised
Statutes, as amended by Chap. 226 of the Public
Laws of 1909, i will St the State Treasurer's
Office a. Augusta, on the twenty second day Of
November next, 1t II O'Clock. A. NJ sell and
convey by deed TO the highest bidder, all the In
terest OF the state in th tracts Of land herein
after described, lying In incorporated town
ships, said tracts having been forfeited to the
State for non-paymeut of State and County
Taxes. certified to the Treasurer OF State for the
year 1908 and previous years. The sale and
convey ance of each tract will be made subject
90 a right In the owner or part owner whose
rgh have been forfeits', TO redeem the same
at any time within one year after the sale by
paying or rendering t. the purchaser his pro-
portion of what the purch 1ser paid therefor at
the sale with interest AZ the rate OF twenty per
cent per annum from the time of sale, AMI one
dollar for release, or such owner may redeem
his interest by paying as aforesaid 70 the
Treasurer Of state AS provided In Chap. 8, Sec.
46 of the Revised Statutes.
No tract, however will be sold at price less
than the full amount due thereon for such un.
paid state and County taxes, Interest and costs,
as described in the following schedule:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01
HALLOWEEN
WITCH PARTY.

On the gateposts in front Of the
Brainerd homestead two fat jack-o'-
lanterns grinned u cheerful welcome to
the eight happy young people who
were so fortunate as to receive invita-
tions for Halloween frolic from Rose
and Perry Brainerd.
Rose and Perry heard the eight
come laughingly through the gate, and
they ran to the front door to welcome
them. On their side of the front door
were lanterns also, the light shining
brightly through their triangular teeth.
The brother and sister drew their
friends into the wide, old fashioned
hall. which was lighted only by the
large fireplace, in which the logs were
blazing and more merry jack-o'lan
terms on mantel, table and post.
The boys all trooped off together to
readjust thei- neckties and the girls
to smooth their curls and braids.
When they again met in the hall they
had greatly changed. All the boys
wore monks peaked hoods, which con-
cealed their faces, and long black
cloaks, which completely disguised
them. The girls wore jaunty black
witch hats with a round brim and II
very high peaked crown. They wore
capes of bright red cambric. When
the girls entered the boys were all
crowded OH settle, each in the SAM
position, with head bent and face com
pletely covered with the hood.
Now, girls" said Mrs. Brainerd.
'see If you know your own brothers.
You may select them from this group
on the settle"
BE sure you settle on the right
one" said the boys In concert.
I'VE will begin with the talles
WITCH" Mrs. Brainerd again began.
Which witch:" chorused from the
settle.
THE tallest GIRL" Mrs. Rrainerd
went OH Screnely. may point To the
brother she thinks she recognizes. anG
she may have three glcSSeS. and |!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator OF
the estate Of
JAMES X. p. VANCE 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. ,,
Oct. 18th. 1910 w. l.. NANCh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01
Comfort For the Weary Man.

SOHIOIk RIC VldUs
When the business man gets home
at night after hard days work the
first thing he wants is Il good dinner.
the next a good cigar, and probably
couch for forty winks before he Is
wide awake enough to hear about the
cook who, etc. and the children's
naughty ways, etc. So give him
cushion for his weary head to rest
upon. Stenciled designs on tapestry.
linen or leather are much admired.
There should be no fussiness about a
mans cushion, and don't make ii at
home, for the shops are full of attrac-
tive cushions that are as cheap As any
woman can make.
For the Average Man.
II the lawyer Of the family needs
new brief case get him one for Christ
mas. Shaving stands are fine pres
ents for men who shave themselves.
Handy bill folds may be bought from
so cents up Riding crops for the man
who rides horseback. playing cards OF
some odd design or cribbage board
are all fine things to give the mascu-
line sex.
Silk Slumber robes or bathrobes
make useful presents, and half doz-
ell initial handkerchiefs with the new
slim drop letters are not to be over
looked
The Latest Key Rings.
Key rings are not new gifts, but
there are some new designs this year
that are extremely swaGgcr. The
horseshoe pattern will appeal to the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
mas been duly appointed administrator of
the estate OF
FLORILLA A. BURNHAM late of Gilead,
In the County OF oxford, deceased, and given
bonds A. 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
payment Immediately.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed administratrix OF the
estate OF
AUSTIN J. HAYES late of Greenwood,
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 10 present the same for settlement, ana
an indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately
Oct. 18th, 1910. ABBlE ). HAlES'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01

1t Is estimated that the total value of
poultry products in the United States In
1909 was $2,400, ,0O0. 900, one-quarter OF
which, or s600,000,0 900, represents the
value of poultry products marketed, on
the basis that farmers and other poultry
raisers consume three times as much as
10 sold.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed administratrix or
the estate OF
ALBERT c. MCCRELLIS late Of Norway,
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 10 present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested TO make
payment immediately
Oct. 18th, 1910. NANCY l.. MCCRELLIS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01
Gift For tho Newspaper Man.

For the news editor or for the busi-
ness man whose time is divided into
an allotted space nothing could possi-
bly, be more practical and at the same
time more attractive In appearance
than desk clock and paperweight.
This title clock comes either framed
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-01
NUMBER a..

Is mechanically connected with the
lid, so that when the former Is raised
the latter slides out Of itself, closing
mechanically too In the cigar size
this box costs so. A smaller one, for
cigarettes. sells at So.