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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
The cenducter,a Revenge.

A well dressed man entered an Or
ange street car the other day, accord
ing to q story that IL going the rounds
Of the street car men. and handed The
conductor a ten dollar bill. The con
ductor was unable to change 1t, and
he let the man ride free. The next
day the man presented the same bill
and again the conductor was unable
to change 1t, for the man had evident
ly found q time when he would he
sure to catch the conductor without
much change.
an Ak YOU" thought the conductor
and he obtained $40 worth Of nickels
and was ready for the man when next
day he flashed the bill. The man tool;
the matter good naturally and soon
left the car, his pockets fairly bullying:
with the nfckels.
The conductor was more than pleas.
ed with his coup until next day, when
he learned that the bill was worthless
Newark Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
"a Bad Speculation"

There are penitents and penitents
Some are sorry that they did wrong
others regret the unpleasant conse
quences Of their evil deeds. Governor
Barbour of Virginia once defended {
man charged with stealing pair OF
shoes. The man was convicted. Ont
day, years after, the governor VIZ:
standing conversing with several law
yers in front Of the courthouse whel
q man approached and said he wished
to speak with him. They walked of
together, and the man asked:
Squire, do you remember once
hired you to defend meT'
eyes"
"Well, squire, the taking Of them
shoes was the worst Job l ever did.
didn't keep 'em week. They put me
In jail. l gave you the only horse
had to defend me. My crop was lost
cause l couldn't see to it, and then
squire, they gave me thirty-nine lashes
at last. l tell, you, squire, 1t was a
bad OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Companion
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
For the Picnic Basket.

Whatever shortcomings may be charg-
cd to the household management of to-
day, It must be admitted that the moth
ers and older sisters who have In charge
the preparation Of the picnic basket
have worked out plan which is not only
pleasing to all concerned but is great
saving of their own time and energy.
They have found that It ia not necessary
to spend two days of hard work in hot
kitchen preparing an elaborate meal for
the coming holiday. In place of the old
fashioned "picnic dinner" which was
much too sweet and much too rich, they
have substituted q lunch that Is well
balanced and wholesome and as dainty
and appetizing as one could wish.
They have learned the real meaning Of
the words,"holiday' and "picnic." and
so, instead of using heavy dishes and
linen, they use paper or wooden plates,
paper collapsing cups and paper nap
kins. If such things as potato salad and
baked beans are included In the menu
they are carried in paper boxes or wood.
en- dishes lined with oiled paper. All
are packed neatly in pasteboard boxes
and there is nothing which need be saved
when the meal Is over.
The simplifying of the picnic lunch Is
due largely to the evolution of the sand
wich, which has developed from thick
bun with a slice Of tough meat in it to
the most delicate rounds and triangles
of bread with the most delicious filings.
Nowadays SANDY form the most i'm
portant part OF the lunch, for in them
are combined bread, meat, cheese, fruit,
nuts and numerous other Thugs, which
in this form are easily prepared and can
be carried in the least possible space.
Most people like fruit drink at picnics
and this should be made very strong and
properly diluted just before using. No
picnic is complete without fruit, and
olives and pickles are almost necessity.
The potted filings mentioned below may
be prepared several days before they are
needed, which will save hurry at the
last minute.
If the picnic is in your own grove and
there is plenty of help to carry the
things from the house, of course more
elaborate spread might be desirable and
freezer of ice cream may be added.
But those going on an excursion know
that they will be tired enough at the end
of the day without carrying home huge
baskets full Of empty dishes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
SANDWICH FILLING.
POTTED HAM,

Cut one-half pound of lean cooked
ham into thin slices and pound 1t smooth
in mortar, add pinch each of white
pepper and nutmeg, grain or two of
cayenne pepper and half pound of
fresh, soft butter. Mix the seasoning
and butter thoroughly with the ham
and put it into a ported meat dish or a
marmalade pot. Run a little melted
butter over the top to cover it complete
ly, cover securely and keep in cold
place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
No. 1oos.-Added Letter Puzzle.

No. 1003.-Added Letter Puzzle.
Add a letter and change drink into
a vegetable, a scheme into a piece OF
wood. border into small anchor.
slim into to have ideas, fish into part
of a boat, drink into kind Of wood.
sick into to deprive of life. a color into
q cistern, the present time into to rec
ognize, a curse into side Of a river. a
period of time into title, meadow
into a hole, part of church into a
rascal, comparative into to feel
grateful to, a resinous substance into
a want, crime into to fall gradually,
hurried into a degree, expressing de-
NAL into part Of tree, small into a
division of time. lately made into per-
ceived clearly. to fasten into color,
to perceive into to hunt. relations into
a twist, a shelter into plant. to con-
quer into to blink.-Youth's Compan-
ion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
Lunchroom Repartee.

The young man with the iron cheek
entered the quick.lunch room and seated
himself at the third table.
Belinda" he called Familiarity, ''you
look fresh this morning."
"Not half as fresh as some Others" re-
torted the pretty waitress with an eleva-
ton of her nose.
"Well! Well! Have you calf brainsp"
"If l did you wouldn't order them,
for you have an oversupply ncw."
my, but you are getting good for the
matinee. With the high price Of meats,
eggs come handy In these days, don't
they9"
"No, they come in crates"
"Wow! Did you ever hear the story
of the incubator chick? It's not out yet.
"That will do, sonny. Did you ever
hear the story of the cold porridge?
Well, it's on you'll"
There was an unexpected fitting Of
dish and the young man with the iron
cheek was showered with oatmeal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02

Cold applications are often OF service
In relieving cases of nervous headache,
and cloths wrung out of cold water are
generally employed. A better plan is to
put good-sized piece Of Ice In basin,
pour little alcohol or bay rum over the
Ice and lay pieces Of old linen upon It.
The linen will thus become very cold
without being too wet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor of the last
will and testament of
ROSE NJ. BOwKER late of Paris,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate Of said de-
ceased are desired TO present the same for settle.
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested to
make payment immediately.
July 10th, 1910. OSCAR r. BOWKER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02

"would it be any harm to deceive her
about my age9' inquired the elderly
millionaire.
"Probably not"
"I'm 60. How would 1t do to confess
to SOP"
81 think your chances would be better
with her II You claimed 75."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02

Quick climatic changes try strong con.
situations and cause, among other evils.
nasal catarrh, troublesome and often
sive disease. Sneezing and snufing.
coughing and difficult breathing, and
the drip, drip OF the foul discharge into
the throat-all are ended by Ely's Cream
Balm. This honest remedy contains no
cocaine, mercury, nor other harmful in
gredient. The worst cases yield to treat
ment in q short time. All druggists,
soc. or mailed by Ely Bros, So Warren
Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
Curtaiiinqs.

Curtaiiings.
!. Doubly curtail to CONCEAL water
by extreme cold and leave to have lib
erty. 2. Triply curtail q fraud and
leave the song Of insects. 8. DOubly
curtail a scrap Of cloth and leave q
pastry.
Answers. Freeze. free. 2. Hum
bug, hum. 3. Piece, pie.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
No. 1002.-Word Building.

No. f002.-Word Building.
Begin with one letter, add one letter
each time, transposing If necessary to
form each successive word.
/. A letter. 2. A nickname for a
boys name. 3. A snug place of re-
treat. 4. To sever 5. General tend
ency. 6. Easily impressed. Z. Offers.
8. Inhabitant. 8. A high executive Of
fetal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
ksso;no His Word.

Mr.. Dustin Stax said he was going
10 retire with fortune"
HE has kept bis word. Whenever
be goes to sleep he puts bis wallet
and bis check book under bis pillow"
-Washiugton Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
No. 1OO5.-Jumbled Verso.

I heav scodle YIN skobo dan minded YIN
tealS
Dan thornw my clathes oscars het tage.
YIN lochos 81 tou rof a sesame 70 ster.
Mad won rof eht closho-romo vole eht
steb
YIN clohos-moor slie no eth wadome wied.
Wheer drune teh crevol eht seambuns
HE'D,
Rhewe eth glon siven glinc OF eth symso
rabs
Mad teh sidisae winklet kile fianel ratss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
Key to Puzzledom.

No. 993.-Hidden Fish: Salmon. shad.
No. 994-Charades l. Hum, bug
humbug. 2. In. jury-injury. 3. Cat,
a, log-catalogue. 4. Can. eye, stir
canister.
No. 995.-Double Acrostic: Charles
Kingsley. Peter Paul Rubens.
Words: /. Crisp. 2. Handsome. 3.
AnenT. f. Rapture. 5. LemuR. q.
EnveloP. I. Sofa. 8. KiangsU. 8.
InstilL. 10. NeitheR. II. Gnu. II.
SahiB. 10. Lathe. IA. EffusioN. Is.
YumaS.
No. 996.-Word Building: r. or. roe,
rote, voter. covert, coveter. corvette.
No. 907.-Metal Puzzle: sill-VR, sill
yer; Gee-old, gold; lead; eye, run. iron.
No 99S-Geographical Puzzle: !. Els
sex (SX. g Monroe (mon. row.. 3.
Columbia. 4. Oneida lone eye dar).
5. Rock.land. @. Ulster. T. Oswego
coss. We go). g. Seneca. 8. Saratoga
Sara toga). 10. Erie (eary,. II.
Duchess Dutch 81. II. Broom (e).
49, Full (D-ton. IA. Warren.
No. 999.-Word Square: Plant. liver.
avise. nests, trees.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed Administrative OF
the estate OF
ALBION r. BUCKNAM late of Paris,
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
payment Immediately.
July 18th, 1910, MARY L. Blu. KHAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest 2 the ladies'
is solicited. Address: Editor H0M1HAKERe'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
THE LAND OF
PUzzLEDOM.

No. 1o00.-lnitial Puzzle.
Alone, am something We all attain.
With c, I can wild beasts restrain.
With p. attend on queen or king.
With r, angry passions bring.
With w, / earn my daily bread.
With s, I've wisdom In my head.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
No. 1o01.-Buried Poets.

No. 1oo1.-Buried Poets.
1. Does a COW perplex her mind with
philosophy?
2. Did you see Mr.. Locke at Sir VIII
Hams?
8. Do get up. Percy! 1t is very late.
4. No; I've not been to Ningpo. ell
ther.
81 do not understand dynamo or
electric motor
6. Was old Mr.. Tennys on the trolley
car?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
ORDER FOR
SPECIAL PROBATE COUNT.
STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD, So.
At a Probate Court held at Paris. in and for
said County Of Oxford, on the third Tuesday of
July, In the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and ten.
1T Is HEREBY ORDERED that special Pro.
bate Court be held at Rumford, In and for said
County, ON the thirtieth day Of august. A. n.
1910, at ten O'Clock In the forenoon, In place of
the regular August term at that place, when and
where all persons having business may appear
and be heard.
ADDISON e. HERRICK,
Judge of Probate.
N. B. Papers for notice eau be filed up to
August 10th. 80 80
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
No. 1oo4.-ooubIe peeapitations.

The rain comes pouring down the ''''.
And pretty Ann is in ''''.
For she intended to so ''s.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
POTTED CHEESE.

Trim off the rind from pound Of
good, rich cheese, break it up small with
a silver fork, and then mash it to paste
in bowl, using wooden spoon. Work
into it gradually two ounces of butter
that has been softened slightly lit must
not be melted or oily, and sprinkle in
teaspoonful of salt, one-hslf teaspoonful
of paprika, teaspoonful of caster sugar,
pinch of powdered mace and two tea.
spoonfuls of the best vinegar. Mix all
very thoroughly together, press firmly
into small pots and cover closely. Keep
in cool, dry place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02

And take a stroll through the field Of
ss.s's
There, perchance. she'd meet her '''',
And now the plan she must give '''.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02
PEACH ICE CREAM.

Put two pints OF cream on to boil with
q pound of sugar; when the sugar is dis
solved add two oupfuls of milk. Sweeten
aud mash two pints Of SOFT ripe peaches,
stir into the above and freeze. As it
begins to CONCEAL stir in rapidly the
we'll beaten whites Of two eggs.-The
HOusekeeper,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02

For all the yarns that you may ''''
She does not care one little SO.
She does so hate to be shut -.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02

mouse near Dy. i tnluk you uau utttel
come there with me and keep dark till
you are supposed to have got away.
/ think l can Ak 1t so that your iden-
tjty will not be known there. and r.
night, under cover Of the darkness,
you can walk to B. and take train.
Possibly l may furnish you with dis
gulses."
IF you will do this" said the man.
"Pll bless you forever"
The girl seemed to be too much af-
fected to speak. She impulsively seized
my hand and kissed 1t.
Fortunately for our concealment, the
wood we We're In extended to within a
hundred yards Of the farmhouse where
was staying. conducted the couple
to this rear point, and from there we
passed through long arbor covered
with grapevines and entered the
house. introduced them to the fam.
lily as friends of mine who had come
to the country and were looking for
boarding place. took them both up
to my room. where they would not be
seen II any one should call to look Ter
them
After Il brief conversation apart be-
lwreu the lovers the man came to me
urd said that the girl felt the delicacy
VI her position and thought they should
he married concurred In this. for
I thought that marriage under the
law would give him authority over his
wife In precedence to her guardian.
But Oh talking the matter over we all
concluded that to bring In clergy
man mt so critical a period might give
the couple away. Indeed. they trem.
bled during the day lest the family In
the house. knowing Of their presence.
might reveal It to their pursuers.
I kept them In my room. and only
once did they get a scare. A man
drove by in a buggy. stopped, and !
heard him ask the farmer II he had
ssep anything Of two oA maa whom
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-02

Beat two eggs, to which add gradually
one cupful Of sugar and beat until
smooth; then add In turn one cupful OF
rich cream, one-half cupful Of grated
cocoanut, and three teaspoonfuls of bak-
ing powder and one of salt sifted with
three oupfuls Of -four. Set In q cool
place until thoroughly chilled, then
turn out upon we'll Toured dough
board, roll out into thin sheet, sprinkle
with grated cocoanut, cut into shapes
and bake In quick oven.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
New House Committee is
Formally Elected.
ORGANIZATION Is EFFECTED
Resolution Naming the Enlarged
Body is Unanimously Adopted by
Uncle Joe's Clerk Loses Out.

WASHINGTON, ID. C., March %
By unanimous vote the house today
adopted a resolution naming com
mittee on rules composed of six Re
publicans and four Democrats in pur-
suance Of the provisions OF the Nor
ris resolution
Mr.. Carter, of New Hampshire, re-
ported a resolution naming as COM
mittee on rules Dalzell, of Pennsyl-
vania; Walter /. Smith, of Iowa;
Boutell. Of Illinois; Lawrence, OF
Massachusetts; Fassett, of New York;
Smith, of California, Republican; and
Clark, of Missouri; Underwood, OF
Alabama; Dixon, of Indiana, and Fitz-
gerald. of New York. Democrats.
After a brief discussion which made
il a matter of record that the mem
bers named in the resolutions had
been selected in party caucus, the
house. by a viva voce vote, adopted
the resolution.
Soon after the election of the re
formed" rules committee the men,
bers retired to the ways and means
committee room and proceeded TO or
ganize. Mr.. Dalzell was chosen chair
man. as had been expected. Five Re
publicans voted for Dalzell and three
Democrats for Champ Clark. both
Mr.. Dalzell and Mr.. Clark refrainins
from voting
There was a brief informal discus
sion about the future work Of the
committee by several members, but
nothing was determined upon.
The selection OF the new rules
committee means the less of $1,000
annually TO l.. White Busby. secretary
TO Speaker Cannon. who was clerk
OF the old rules committee and drew
that amount ia salary as clerk. The
new committee viii have a new clerk.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
ATTACKS CAUSE TAFT TO
WITHDRAW ACCEPTANCE
President VIII Not Attend the New
York Alumni Banquet at
Syracuse

SYRACUSE. y. Y. March 25.-Ac-
cording to a report received tonight
President Taft has Withdrawn his &C
ccpiance Of an invitation to attend
the annual banquet Of the New York
city alumni Of Syracuse University.
10 be held at the Hotel BrevoTt next
"Wednesday evening. The announce
menf states that the Presidents
change Of front is due 10 the address
which Canchellor James r Day made
At Piusburg last week in which he
attacked the administration.
Ward W Damon. Of New York,
president of the New York Alumni A.
sociation. secured the Presidents ac-
cepfance Of the invitation several
weeks ago. Nov. 81 Il said. President
TAFT feels n he attends the banquet
he would BE- obliged to make answer
20 Chancellor Days charges and he
does not wish 10 enter into a contro-
very.
Canccilor nav stated that he Did
not know that Mr. TAFT had been N
viied to the banquet
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
Richmond Postonce Contract Let.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. May 20
The treasury department today award.
ed IA contract TO j. Perry Miller, Of
Baltimore. Md. for the construction
of the postoffice at Richmond. Va. at
his bid OF s6lS.i47.
Because of the proposal for re-
modelling and extending the postof-
flee at Rome. Ga. was In excess of
the money available. they were re-
iected. The drawings aud specifica-
tons will be revised and the WORK
again advertised for.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM WRONG.
Professor Woodward Says Industrial
Training - Needed.

CHICAGO. HIS. March 25.-'Our
modern system Of education Is result
ing in lazy. good FOR nothing Gill
zens.~ This statement vas made by
Professor {. VI Woodward. president
OF the North Central Association Of
Colleges and secondary schools Al enc
opening Of the fifteenth annual meet
ing Of that organizations here today.
He continued:
It is not ogr place TO educate a
privileged class Of Individuals. but 70
train men 70 fight heir way under
modern conditions and these condi-
tons are becoming more and more in
dustrizi. The great burden Of the
American republic today Is the nrm-
Der Of moderated. unframed hoaters.
who are Incapable o. eficient effort"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
AMERICA MUST LEAD
WAY FOR WORLD PEACE
Missouri Congressman Makes Plea for
One New Bsttleship Annually
for United States.
CBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. D. C.. March 25.-
zone new battleship annually TO main
tain the present strength of the navy,
was the keynote of a plea made by
Representative Bartholdt. OF Missouri,
i'm the house today.
The Japanese scare he added,
has lost its terror and has lost II
effectually the moment We compare
Oar own naval strength with that of
Japan"
The American congress. he said.
holds the peace of the world in the
hollow of its hand.
The nations of Europe. because
of their locations. cannot lead In the
great campaign for peace he insist
ed. and for that reason America
must point the way
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
GET KNOT TIED.
Young EIoping Couple Make Desires
Known in New York City Hall.

NEW YORK, March 25.-A beaming
young man who said he was Clifford
Marion Whitehead. of No. 3 Garrett
street. Atlanta. Ca, walked into city
hall today and announced that he
wanted 10 marry ClInging demurely
10 whiteheads arm was young lady
who blushingly told the marriage
clerk that she was Miss Elizabeth
Resale KTon. Of % Washington ave
rue. Northampton, Mass.
The couple were escorted to the
~Cpid parior" in city hall and Alder
man Marx tied the knot City hall
attaches said that Whitehead had con-
fdentisTly stated that he was a for
mer West Point cadet and that he and
his bride had eloped
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
DYNAMITES GIRLS HOME.
Tilted Lover Throws Washington
Town Into Panic-Ends Own Life.

Tilted Lover Throws Washington
Town Into Panic-Ends Own Life.
SPOKANE, WASH, March 25.-Af-
ter holding the town of NOrthport in
panic for three hours today. dynamit-
ing the home of a girl with whom he
was infatuated and killing the town
marshal. VINO sought to arrest him.
Martin klOOse ended his own life with
a bullet when ne abandoned hope of
escaping.
kloOse. who is a. years old. went
to the home of Mrs. Jellison, for
whose 19-year-Old daghter he had
conceived an attachment. "hen ne
was repulsed he ignited a charge Of
dynamite under the building and
then ran the mother. daughter and
invalid son out of the house when
the blast failed to injure them.
The town people gathered and pur-
sued him TO his own house. He bar
ricaded the doors. John Dietsick
broke in and was killed. KloOse fired
again. ending his own life.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
MONEY is RAISED.
American Bible Society Finally Sc
cures Amount So Much Sought.


NEW YORK. March 25.-The mil
lion dollar fund which the American
Bible Society has. for more than a
year pass. been seeking to raise 10
secure an equal amount. the gift OF
Mrs Russell Sage. has been cOmplet-
ed Announcement of the completion
of this fund. the securing OF which
will plac" round million dollars IN
the hands of the society for ITS ase.
was made nj the society Offices today.
The S500.00O is in the hands OF the
society in the shape OF good and le-
liable subscriptions, upon which more
than $4,000 has already been paid
in. Thousands OF persons in all parts
of the world and in every state of the
United States. have contributed To the
funds in amounts ranging from ten
cents up to $25 900.