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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
REPUBLICS IN GERMANY.
Three City States Whose Constitutions
tho Empire Respects.


the Empire Respects.
Hamburg, Bremen and Lubbock are
theoretically three republics which
have for the mutual convenience OF
themselves and the empire come under
the rule of the kaiser in all but purely
local affairs. AS they had Joined tne
north German confederation, when
was formed after Prussia's victory ID
1866. there was nothing left for them
70 do but to give their allegiance to It's
successor, the empire.
Each is represented In the bundesrath'
or federal council. as well as IN the
reichstag. and each retains the repup'
lican principle in its local legislation
The Hamburg senate may have fallen
from its highest estate, but 1t still lives
and legislates cOncurrently with the
house of burgesses. The burgomaster
Of Hamburg remains the great man In
the estimate Of the Hamburg people,
the inheritor of the great traditions OF
the Hansa. Bremen and Lubbock have
constitutions in couslnshlp Win nam
burg.
A wise empire respects the constltu'
tions of these city states and refrains
from any action limiting Of the applica,
ton of the steam roller In pursuit OF
harmony. The survivors OF the Hansa
have been more fortunate than some
other republics Of continental Europe
They have outlived several that had
homes of being left ignored In their
republicanism.
Cracow was once republic, but, be-
ing surrounded by Austrian posses
sIons was finally swallowed up In 1876
Since that time It has been city OF
Austrian POland.-BOston Transcript
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
MANYUEMA CANNIBALS.
African Savaaes That Grind Their
Teeth to Sharp Points.

Iecth 10 Sharp Foihts.
The most terrible species Of canni.
balls living are the cruel, bloodthrsty
Manyuema Of Tanganyika. in central
Africa. Living to the west OF Tan.
ganyika. these cannibals, clothed in
primitive fashion with Il piece of bark
cloth rudely hammered out from a
nelghboring tree, have an appetite for
human flesh which Is well nigh in.
satiable.
They exercise the most fiendish Gun
ming in tracking down their quarry,
choosing fat. well covered people Ii
preference 10 those who are lean ant'
bony. Their favorite practice Is &
waylay their victims at eyentide go
that they may have before them Il
long night in which to eic, tually dis
pose OF their prey by cutting ii W
into strips and drying 1t over low
fire In the woods. These dried strips
Of human flesh are carefully preserved
for future use. and on two occasions
these grewsome forest food depots
were discovered and their owners kill
ed by the Watipa people, who inhahit
east Tanganyika.
Most OF these cannibals file their
teeth to sharp points so ~ to enable
them more easily TO tear the lies,
from the bone when they have to elt
their cbomirable meal I'm "A hurry.
Wide World Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
West Sumner.

The Ladies' Aid of the Universalist
church will serve dinner in the vestry
Jan. 18th. Prices as usual.
Mrs. Effie Robinson, who went to the
Hebron Sanatorium recently for treat.
ment, has been advised by her physician
to lie in bed that she may gain strength
faster. Her friends here are to send hel
a surprise for Christmas to let her know
they have not forgotten her. They will
send her handsome bath robe.
Mrs. Abbie Bates, who has been visit
ing relatives in South Paris, returned to
her home here Sunday.
Mrs. R. N. Stetson, after being con
fined to the house some weeks by illness
is able to ride out.
There was good attendance at the
dinner in the Universalist vestry Wednes
day in spite of the storm. Some who could
not attend sent in contributions of food
and money. The ladies made large
number of candy bags and they were
large bags too, no stepmother's portion
but veFitable grandmother's bags.
Enough money was raised to fill them
all and to buy decorations for the church
and Christmas tree. This is the first
time the two churches have united at
Christmas.
The ladies of the Baptist circle will
serve a dinner in the vestry Jan. 4th.
The price will be ten cents for adults
and five cents for children.
Nahum Morrel had an i'll turn Wed.
nesday morning and came near dying OF
heart failure. Mr.. Morrell has recently
returned from Lewiston where he had
cataracts removed from his eyes and
had not fully recovered from the Of
fects of the drugs administered during
the operation. He took the journey
home contrary to the advice of the
surgeon who wished him to remain q
few days longer.
Roy Bisbee has moved his family into
the Lydia Barrett house which was oc'
cupied by his father, Sylvester Bisbee,
who lived aloue.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
Dickyale.

The Mckinley League will have ar
entertainment and Christmas tree Mon
day evening, Dec. Goth.
o. o. Tracy is in the hospital at Lew
iston for three weeks stay.
Mrs. Viola Child and grandson are al
home for short time.
K. d. and Erwin Wing have moved to
Pennington.
Dairymen are harvesting their ice
crop,-a never failing crop in this lali.
tude.
Water ia low in most places. Some
have to haul it for all purposes, though
not very long distance.
Herbert Bowker and James Saunders
are cutting timber on Black Mountain
for 4. NJ. Worthley.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
Greenwood.

II allowed to take a rearcast of the
weather thus far this week, it would
show a variety somewhat thusly: Sun
day somewhat cool, but so that com.
pany came to the number of four, name
ly, E. II. Morgan and wife, and Mrs. j.
w. Swan, accompanied by her grand
daughter, Miss Laura E. Cole. Monday
was fairly fair day, and Tuesday still
more so, the weather being more like
spring than winter. Wednesday PANIED
out a first class snowstorm, while Thurs
day was cold and windy with tempera-
ture at seven; while Friday gave US a
zero morning, but minus the wind, and
consequently more pleasant weather
again. Yes, our Maine climate is one OF
extremes, as it always has been from the
beginning, and will be to the fms, If any.
body knows when that will be.
Two almanacs for 1911, but no calen.
dar to date; who will send along one
with big figures, so as to make it "good
easy reading as Uncle Scion used 70
say?
Christmas is near and will be here be-
fore this is read; the Christmas cards are
coming in, the thing to talk about is
Christmas, and the thing to do is to get
ready for Christmas.
We have had an invitation to Christ
mas dinner; but that will depend on the
weather and travelling.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
PARTRIDGE DISTRICT.
Buckfielc.


The Misses Shaw are at home for the
holidays.
Mrs. Elizabeth Pettengill of Rumford
was in town Monday.
The local chapter, o. Z. S., held an
antiquarian supper and social for mem
bers and invited guests at the Masonic
Hall Monday evening, which was
delightful and successful affair. The
old-fashiOned gowns were becoming and
beautiful. Supper was served at seven
o'clock and the evening was spent in
games of various sorts interspersed with
music.
Tom Record got mixed up with the
flg wheel of the gasoline engine at X. II
Morrilrs mill Monday and was consider
ably damaged. His face was cut and
bruised and his arm and shoulder strain
ed.
High school closed Friday for short
vacation. The senior class gave dance
Friday evening with music by Gifford's
orchestra of Lewiston. An oyster sup
per was served at intermission by Chez
Crockett.
Rev. Mr.. Clark, representative of the
Little Wanderers Home in Boston, oc
cupied the Baptist pulpit Sunday morn
ing, and told entertainingly of the work
of that institution.
F. Z. Dyer, Esq, went to Augusts
Wednesday on business trip.
Rev. F. NJ. Lamb and wife attended
the session of the State Grange at Au
gusta Tuesday and Wednesday.
Some roads were badly drifted after
Wednesdays storm and blow.
Chester Tuttle and Brigham Nulty
are at home for the Christmas holidays
The Christmas concert and tree at the
Baptist church was very successful al
fair. The children were as interesting
as they always are and the music was
good. The tree was loaded with gifts
for little and big people and all had
pleasant time.
Miss Nan Wilmington is with hel
brother, j. C. Wilmington, for the holi
days
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
East Waterford.

l. E. McIntire bought eight thorough
bred Holstein cows and heifers in Mon
mouth recently.
G. l. Stevens has moved his family tC
Turner, where he has numbering opera
tons.
A town meeting was held Saturday tC
see if the town would vote to request
legislation to keep autos from following
the road on the east side of Bear Pond
The vote was carried by large majority
This would oblige autos to follow the
road west of the pond through Mutiny
Mrs. Martha Pride has been poorly fol
some weeks. Elsie Sanderson is with
her for time.
Lizzie Hall is attending State Grange
at Augusta.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
Here and There.

A peculiar situation would seem to be
about to develop in what is known as
Bayville in the town of Boothbay Har-
Dor. The residents OF that place will
apply to the legislature for charter for
a village corporation. According to the
Boothbay Registers statement of the
matter, "All the residents in Bayville ex-
cept one Ia LADY, live out of the state,
and do not have the voters rights here, "
hence they have no voice in the affairs
of the town, and want village corpora
ton to enable them to do certain things
which the town cannot or does not do.
Thus it appears that if a village corpora
ton is formed, there will be only one
person. who is legal resident, and that
a woman without vote. Who will con-
stitute the village corporation2
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
Hebron.

C. II. George and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
George are attending State Grange al
Augusta this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sargent and Mr.. and
Mrs Melcher were in Portland early in
the week.
There was a Christmas tree and enter
tainment in the church Saturday even.
ing.
The Ladies' Circle met with Mrs. A.
NJ. Richardson Tuesday.
Harry Barrows will meet his sister,
Miss Eva Barrows, in Massachusetts,,
where she is teaching and they will 60
to New York to spend Christmas with
their aunt.
DR.. Parmalee has been In Lewiston
two DAYS this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
Oxford.

A book of poems entitled "Immor,
telles" written by Mrs. Cora A. NJ
Davis has been presented to the Free
land Holmes Library by Mr.. Francis
Davis of Corina, California.
A drama entitled, EARN Folks" fol-
lowed by dance was given by the
Pythian Sisters, Dec. 16 Although il
was disagreeable night it is reported
that there was large attendance.
Mrs. Silvia Jane Haskell, former
resident of this town, died at the home
of her son, Clarence Haskell, at West
Poland Dec %.
Rev. Mr. Graham preached at the
Congregational church Sunday.
Wilbur, the son of w. K. Cannon, is
i'll with scarlet fever.
The Congregational Ladies' Aid met
on Wednesday with Mrs. James Cooke.
Ladies of the NJ. E. Sewing Circle met
on Wednesday with Mrs. Howard Far.
rington.
Sale of fancy articles, food, candy
ETC., was given by the ladies of the
Congregational Aid at the chapel on
Tuesday evening.
Helen and Pauline Smith are spend.
ing the winter with their uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. NJ. Millett.
Mr.. Roland Millett has gone to Msssa.
chusetts for the winter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
Locke's Mills.

We were sorry to hear of the death Of
A. G. Woodsum, which occurred at his
home in Mechanic Falls Wednesday due
to pneumonia. Mr.. Woodsum was in
trade here for several years. His first
wife was Lucretia Chapman of Bethel
They had two sons, Albert A. Woodsum
of Mechanic Falls and George c. Wood
sum of Locke's Mills. His second wife
was Minnie Folsom, who died several
years ago, leaving family of five chill
dren.
Mrs. Mary Bartlett attended State
Grange at Augusta last week.
Mrs. Azel Bryant was in Norway Fri
day.
Christmas tree at the Union church
Saturday night.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
Deadly Puloue.

In spite of her long years Of indie
pendence Mexico has not solved the
drink problem. The national drink Of
the poorer classes is pulque pro
nounced ''poolkay'O, the fermented off
spring of plant resembling the aloe.
1t tastes like stale buttermilk dashed
with strong dose Of stagnant water
and must be drunk within twenty-fOur
hours cf fermentation. Its action Is
instant and powerful, and its speedy
results are softening Of the brain, pa.
ralysis Of the nerves and death. So
deadly are its effects that no employer
of labor will employ peOn from the
pulque making districts until he has
tried everywhere else.-Chicago News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
Expectinu Too Much

1t was a cold, raw day, but the New
ersweats and the Fearnoughts were
playing game of ball on the prairie
just the same.
The pitcher for the Neversweats, his
fingers half frozen, failed dismally In
getting the balls over the plate.
"Aw," said the captain, 81 fought
We WIZ one O. desc cold weather pitch
ers!"
Il am" said the slab artist, blowing
on his benumbed digits to warm them,
but amt Ice pitcher, blame yer
Chicago Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
Useless Speculation,

81 often WONDER" an elderly wife
said sadly one day to her husband,
whether all those vows and protesta.
tons you made me during our court.
ship were really trueT
"Well, my dear" the husband an.
swered mildly, whats the difference
whether they were true or not, since
we both believed Observation-Disclosures
Star
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
Aneient Gardans-

The Egyptians were cOnversant with
the art of landscape gardening, though
they had TO contend with the fairness
of the land. Water, however, as an
adjunct was often called into play, for
there was the inexhaustible Nile. We
have three plans of their gardens, as
the one found in the tomb of Meryleat
Tell el AmarOn, which gives us the
perfect idea Of how grand garden
was laid ont. We have, too, pictures
Of Egyptians reclining on chairs and
fishing in these artificial lakes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
North Buckfleld.

C. A. Bonney and family of East Sum.
ner were at A. S. Bessey's the first OF
the week. Mrs. Bessey returned with
them to spend the remainder of the
week.
Mrs. r. j. Warren and daughter
George spent few days recently with
her brother, Frank Turner, at Hotel At
wood, Lewiston.
Eola Swallow visited relatives in Rum
ford the past week.
John Flagg, who was recently burned
out, has moved his family into G. NJ.
Heald's house.
W. Heald attended State Grange as q
delegate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
New Years Greetings To ALL
Below we few useful Holiday Gifts that will be 8
pleasure for to show

First we would mention Furs, Pony
and Russian Mink Coats, Scarfs, and
Muffs for dress occasions.
II you ride much look at the Fur Driv-
ing Coats which we are closing out at
about half price.
Shirt Waists too, and Kimonos in Elder
down and Flannelette, please bear in
mind.
II your friend needs new gown we
have fine line from 15c to Sl.50 per I'd.
New Underflannels may be most &C.
ceptable gift to another or pair of hose
in cotton, wool or fleeced. We have a
quantity of all these.
Table Linen, we can show you from
25c per yard to $l2 so per set.
A sample line of Tea Cloths and Dol
lies we can give you at wholesale prices.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27

Towels, many kinds, many prices fto-
10c to S1.25 each.
Among a Travellers line of Handbag
Mems, Women's and Childrens Prna
you can find some great bargains.
How about nice Collar Jabos OF tie
for another friend.
HANDKERCHIEFS-We have cgLs
these from two of the Largest lmpOrtr
in the country and we are sure thV N
such as to sustain our former Tepr.ii
on these goods. All prices from EH
$500 each.
Ribbons for Fancy Work and hE
Ribbons in great variety and low prices
If your friends China Closet IS DOL
full a Fancy Dish would doubtless "
acceptable.
Then last but not least are all tn'
Cooking Utensils in our Kitchen ~
partment in our basement Salesroom'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
West Lowell.

Geo, II. Fox has returned to South
Paris.
John Fox remains about the same;
not able to sit up any.
A. W. Fox went to Portland the goth
to enter the Maine General Hospital, and
was to be operated on for appendicitis
Friday forenoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
North Paris.

Mrs. Ida N. Brown and children are
with her parents for the Christmas days.
Farmers are busy filling ice houses
IA inches thick now.
Rev. A. j. Parker and wife have gone
to Boston for the winter.
Mrs. Jane Stevens is slowly recover
ing from very serious sickness.
The owners of the lumber mill are to
be incorporated. They will buy about
200 cords OF barrel stock and also saw
spool strips for E. w. Penley, who will
cut and buy birch.
Many are Ill with bad colds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
Bryant's Pond.

Robert Crockett has flushed his work
as night operator at Bethel.
Franklin Grange elected it's officers for
the ensuing year Dec. II. They will be
installed Jan. T.. The officers elected
were as follows:
Master-G. W. Q. Perham.
O.-W. S. Davis.
L.-Cora Perham.
S.-George Tubbs.
A. S.-Lester Morgan.
Treas.-G l.. Cushman.
Sec.-John Howe.
K-Owen Davis.
Ceres-Bashia Ackley.
Pomona-Nellie Tubbs.
Flora-Mary Bartlett.
l.. A. S.-Georgia Bisbee.
Jefferson Chapter, No. SO, was visited
Saturday evening by the inspector, Mrs.
Fannie Billings of Bethel.
The icemen are busy this week. A
large crop of fine ice is being harvested.
Varano Bryant is canvassing for sever.
al novelties through the town.
George w. Q Perham, Mrs. Perham
and Mildred attended State Grange at
Augusta this week.
Mrs. Edwin Il. Cole, who was severely
scalded Monday morning, is slowly i'm
proving The burns on her arms were
deep and the shock to Mrs. Cole came
near being fatal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
TOWN OF PARIS ACCOUNTS.

Any one who has an account against
the Town Of Paris should present the
bill to the proper person to audit the
account. Pauper bill, snow bill OF last
winter, highway bill Of the past summer
and school bill OF this year. All bills
must be presented by January Is, 1911.
c. w. BOWKER, J Selectmen
W. G. STEARNS, of
r. A. FARRAR, Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27

TERMS ;-sl.50 year II paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise e2.0o year. Single copies cents
ADVERTISEMENT: All legal advertisements
are given three consecutive insertions for sl.5O
per Inch In length of column. Special contracts
made with local. transient and yearly adversis-
era.
JOB PRINTING New type. fast presses, electric
power, experienced workmen and low prices
combine 20 make this department Of our ousi-
ness complete aud popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
Anticipatinu.

my wife and myself had another
foolish quarrel"
about whatY"
About where We would 60 II we
had money enough to travel."-Wash.
lngton Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
North Stoneham.

Miles Adams and Bert Dill have gone
on the ridge of Speckle Mountain cut
ting birch for j. Bartlett.
Ephraim Durgin has finished work
here and gone to his daughters, Mrs.
Enfield Plummer's, of Sweden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lawrence have
moved to North Lowell for the winter.
Mr.. Lawrence remains in very poor
health.
Mr.. Benson from Norway has been
boarding at Herbert Adams.
Mrs. Nellie Sawyer visited her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Herbert MoKeen, Of Lowell, last
week.
Game Warden Charles Gray was here
last week to take some large salmon
from Great Brook and put them back in
to Kezar Lake. The water was 90 low
they could not get back themselves.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOINdS OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris Hill.

First Baptist Church, Rev. G. W. T. Hill, pas
tor. Preaching every Sunday at 045 A. Il.
Sunday School at IL. Sabbath evening service
at 7:36. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening at
80. Covenant Meeting the last Friday before
the LIST Sunday Of the month at 80 p. u. All
not otherwise connected are cordially Invited.
A New York newspaper contains the
following notice of the death and funeral
of the late Lewis NJ. Brown; also another
notice requesting members of Holland
Lodge, No. s, F. Il A. NJ, of which lodge
Mr.. Brown was past master, to attend
the funeral:
BROwN-Lewis Manning, husband Of Nellie
Sparrow Brown and son Of the late Lewis
blanchard and Emma Manning Brown, In his
| I'D year, on board steamship Balantia, British
West Indies, Defenders s. Funeral services at
10 a. M, Thursday, December y, from the
residence OF his son.in.law, Bartholomew
Jacob. No. Is. West sth Street Interment
private.
George NJ. Atwood and family spent
Christmas with relatives at Dixtield.
The public Christmas tree at the
Baptist church Saturday evening brought
out rather a thin attendance owing to
the weather and travelling.
The Christmas party at Elmhurst was
a very happy and successful affair. Santa
Claus was present in person and four
generations sat down to the Christmas
dinner, Mrs. Jarvis G. Marble being the
senior member of the party and Miss
Frances Elizabeth Thayer, the little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jarvis M.
Thayer, the youngest.
DR.. and Mrs. A. S. Thayer of Portland
and ]. Murray Quinby of Boston return
ed home Monday Mrs. Quinby and
children remain here for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bennett returned
Monday from a weeks visit to their sons,
Guy aud Stanley Bennett, who are locat-
ed at Montreal. Mrs. Guy Bennett is
very sick with pneumonia at this time.
Dan WinslOw wsnt to Buffalo, n. Y,
for Christmas.
w. E. Perkins of Everett, Mass, was
in town last week.
PARTRIDGE DISTRICT.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bennett have
gone to Montreal to spend Christmas
with their son Guy.
Mr.. aud Mrs. A. NJ. Ryerson have gone
10 Augusta to attend State Grange.
Henry Cummings has bought the
Partridge place of Perley Ripley, and
has moved there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert DeCoster have
moved to Sumner on to the Nell Thomas
place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
SINGLE COPIES.

single Copies OF the Democrat are four cents
each. They will be mailed on receipt OF price oy
The publishers or for the convenience OF patrons
Jingle copies of each issue have been placed on
sale at the following places In the County
south Paris, Shurtlef's Drug Store.
Norway, Noyes' Drug Store.
Stones Drug Store.
Buckheld Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
Paris Hill, Mrs. Harlow. Post ONCE.
West Paris, Samuel L. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
Best For Women.
Puts a Fascinating Radiance Into
Women's Hair.

Partisan Sage is without the least
vestige of a doubt the most remarkable
hair grower, invigorator and beautifiei
ever compounded.
It 10 so far ahead of all commercial
tonics that Chas. Il. Howard Co. guarau.
tees It to eradiate dandruff, stop falling
hair and itching scalp in two weeks, OF
money back.
Partisan Sage is delightfully."- refresh.
ing and Is not sticky or greasy.
It cleans the scalp and stops all odora
of perspiration instantly. A large bottle
for 80 cents at Chss. II. Howard Co.
The girl with the Auburn hair 10 on
every package.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27
He Nsvsr Want Thar. A..;,

he Never Went There Again.
Hostess lat the party)-Miss Robin.
son has no partner for this waltz.
Would you mind dancing with her in
stead Of with me? Hawkard-On the
contrary, I shall be delishtsd.