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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
An Anecdote.

"Sire. one word" said a soldier one
dny to King Frederick the Great when
presenting to him request Of brevet
of lieutenant.
III you say two words" answered
the monarch. half In jest and half In
earnest. I'll have you hanged"
Sign" replied the soldier.
The monarch. surprised Mt his pres
encp nf mind. immediately granted his
request.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
Kew to Puzzledom.

No. 1237.-Hidden Nicknames OF
Presidents: 1.-The Rail Splitter" Uin-
roln). "Old Hickory" GacksoD. Tip
pecanoe" (Harrison). "Old Three
Stars" Grant. Long Tom" Jelfer-
SOM.
No. 123S.-Fit. fitch; ant, chant; hat,
hatch; amber, chamber: lee, leech: air.
chair: ran. ranch; eat, cheat; pin,
pinch; pit. pitch; tor, torch; tea, teach:
fin, finch; ink, chink; per, perch; pun,
punch; that, thatch; len. leach; bun.
bunch; wren. wrench; Ben, bench;
arm, charm; win, winch In. inch.
No. 1239.-Different Kinds Of Fish:
Star, cod, rock, sun, herring. white,
black.
No. 1240.-Biblical Acrostic: Simon
Peter. Cross Words: l, Simon; 2,
Isaac; 3, Moses: 4. Omega; 8, Naomi;
9, Peter: Z, Elias; 8. Titus; 0, Esther;
10, Roman.
No. 1241.-Pictured Word L-sea, e.
sic.
No. 1242-Charades: l. In. sect, In
sect. .. I.ye niel. sense. license.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

Many requests from Catarrh sufferers
who use atomzers have caused US to
put up Liquid Cream Balm, the only
remedy for Catarrh which can always be
depended on. In power to allay inflam-
nation, to cleanse the clogged air-pas-
sages, to promote free, natural breath
ing, the two forms of Cream Balm are
alike. Liquid Cream Balm is sold by
all druggists for Is cents, including
spraying tube. Mailed by Ely Bros, So
Warren Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
Saving.

Saving produces peace Of mind III
known to him who In time Of misfor'
tune must depend on the bounty Of his
friends. Determine to save. for Will
power is the prime essential. Deposit
regularly. Lay aside some portion OF
each weeks or months income. De
posit extra and unexpected receipts
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

"If you are looking for bargains, I"
said the broker, ~ can suit you. / can
offer you some stocks at 10 cents a
share"
"But why are they go cheap~ de-
manded the lady shopper.
"You see, they have been slightly
damaged by water"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain Liniment and bound on
to the affected parts Is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with lame back
or pains In the side or chest give II
trial and you are certain to be more than
pleased with the prompt relief which 1t
affords. Sold by oil dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
No. 1246.-Metasrams.

No. 1246.-Metasrams.
1. Whole l am a small sailing vessel.
Change my initial letter each time and
| successfully become obscure, an ex-
clamation, bird, target and an ex-
tensive garden.
2. 1 signify to partake Of the prin-
cipal meal of the day. Change my
initial letter each time and l success
sively become imposing. farm animals.
slender cord, an excavation, a num-
Der, kind of tree, part of fork, a
trailing plant and the juice of grapes.
3. Whole l am an animal. Change
my initial letter each time and / be-
come cherished, dread, harness, to
heed, an unhappy king, close by, a
fruit, to raise, to rend and measure
Of time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

Senator Money of Mississippi asked an
old colored man what breed of chickens
he considered the best and he replied:
"Al kin's has merits. De white ones is
de easiest to find, but the black ones is
the easiest to hide after you gifts EN-"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

Sedentary habits, lack of outdoor
exercise, insufficient mastication OF
food, constipation, torpid liver, worry
and anxiety, are the most common
causes of stomach troubles. Correct
your habits and take Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets and you will
soon be we'll again. For sale by all
dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

How to cure cold Is . question In
which many are interested just now.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy has won
It's great reputation and immense sale by
its remarkable cure OF colds. 1t can al
ways be depended upon. For sale by
all dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

You are probably aware that pneu-
monia always results from a cold, but
you never heard of cold resulting In
pneumonia whom Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy was used. Why take a risk
whom this remedy may be had for a
trifle? For sale by all dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
To Steam out Spliuters,

When splinter has been driven into
the hand It can be extracted by steaming.
Fill wide-mouthed bottle nearly full Of
hot water, place the injured part over
the mouth and press 1t slightly. The
action thus produced will draw the flesh
down, and In . minute or two the steam
will extract the splinter, also tho inaam.
nation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
No 124S-Charade.

My first is a personal pronoun. my
second is crime, my third is mirror
and my whole is the popular name for
mica in thin sheets.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

When her child Is In danger q woman
will risk her life to protect It. No great
act OF heroism or risk of life Is necessary
to protect . child from Group. Give
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy aud all
danger 10 avoided. For sale by all
dealers,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

She-This Is Maud's third husband
and they all bore the name of William
He-You don't say SO! Why, the
woman is regular Bill collector.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

Salesmsu-You'll find these good
wearing socks, sir. Customer-Rathe her
loud, amt they? Eyes, sir. But that
keeps the feet from going to sleep!"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
Hidden Trees.

/. / shall look up Alma when l am
in town.
9. The children raced around like
wild things.
3. This map leaves out many impor-
tant points
4. Ethel made delicious tea for her
guests.
S. Just then Il bee chose to dine from
the very blossom I wanted.
Answer: /. Palm. 9. Cedar. 8. Ma
pie. 4. Elm. 5. Beech.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

II We could only see others a. We see
ourselves what splendid men and women
would inhsbit the world.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
HOl[EMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest 70 the ladies
is solicited. Address: Editor H0nEHAKERs'
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat. South Paris, Mo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
The Birthday.


Brown nuts in the frosting.
-. Peeping from below:
Ten pink rosebuds blooming
On>a mound Of snow.
Ten bright candles burning
In a oircling row.
Ger the white cloths surfacs
Cast q rosy glow.
Ten small heads a-bobbing
All at once to show
How to put out candle
With zone great, big blown
One. two, three for Amy.
Four. five. six for May.
Eight. nine. ten for Polly
Because It's her birthday.
Youths Companio
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
No. 1247.-Riddles.

i.
Silken and soft. he and his brother.
Each of them useless without the other,
Ger land and sea in all kinds Of weather
They travel together or rest together.
High as they venture, far as they dare.
Ever that bears them which they bear.
I run, heap. yet never walk;
! cook. sweep. yet never sew;
Quick tongues l have. but cannot talk;
bring you cheer: l bring you woe.
In bowels of the earth I'm found
And on the earth from sea to sea.
Keep me checked and keep me bound
Or else you'd best beware of me.
Make me with stones. feed me with WOOD
Or make and feed me otherwise.
A mighty power for harm and good
Within me ever lies.
Youths Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
Farm Wanted.

Ivould like to hire farm in Paris or near by
with a view to buying same. Want 10 try IL
year before buying. Farm suitable Tor keeping
sheep, COWS. hogs and poultry.
LESLIE r. KEENE.
l2s Summer st., Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
No. 125o.-Code Rebus.

Each picture stands for word. The
number Of letters in the word equals
the number Of figures under the pic
ture.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

No. 1244.-Numerieal Enigma.
/ am composed Of twelve letters and
spell the name Of city:
My 1925 is distant.
My $50 Z is benefit to all.
My 9-5-12-3 is q metal
My 1-12-4-2 Is seat.
My S-2-5 is a conveyance.
My 4-5-2-7-11 is piece OF money.
My 10-12-2-5 is to rise.
My 1877 is a proposition.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
the LAND OF
PUzzLED0M.

No. 1243.-Riddle.
Ever eating, ever cloying.
Never finding full repast;
All devouring. all destroying.
TIL It eats the world at last.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
No. 1245.-Beheadinas.

No. 1245.-Beheadings.
Behead an animal and leave a part
of the head; musical instrument and
leave liquor; boys name and leave
q mark.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07
WHY NOT COTTON?

We take one or two papers printed
in Oklahoma and they are urging the
farmers of that section to plant cot.
ton.
Its princely crop. It can be grown
only in certain areas OF the world
and there is such a demand for ia
demand that is always growing-that
it is regarded as the most staple G.
all crops. The market is never glu4-
ted because the product is not perish
able 1t always commands a price in
the markets and is SO much cash.
The profits are not as large as those
derived from turpentine, lumbec,
phosphate, and some other products,
but it does not require the invest
ment of so much capital AID children
can aid in its cultivation TO a more
or less extent especially at harvest
time.
Before the abandonment of its cul-
tivation in this county the seed was
regarded as almost worthless and was
not used except for re-planting. Now
the seed has become almost as valu-
able as the lint so it's cultivation
should be all the more profitable.
When the writer came TO Ocala in
1866 there were three cotton ginneries
in the place and each employed a
dozen or more operatives.
If the same amount of cotton were
now planted in proportion to popu-
lation we could support a dozen or
more ginneries and an oil mill to
crush the seed could be proftably es-
tablished and with electricity as q
cheap motive power a thread and
cloth mill might follow with the right
sort of effort
That the staple can be successfully
grown here has long since been es-
tablished and the price is very much
more in recent years and is constant
ly advancing.
The farmer who plants cotton can
always count on having some money
in bank to meet urgent and pressing
needs.
This paper advice is TO plant cot
ton.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07
OUR INLAND CANAL

Mr.. R. L. Martin informs us that
Capt. Young, of the firm of Kyle and
Dung, is in Jacksonville in company
with Capt Spalding, chief officer of
the engineering corps, who has al
ready reported, or will soon submit
report to congress. about the inland
canal across Florida, which, if favor
ably considered, means a great deal
more to Florida than any other pro-
ject considered by the federal govern
ment since Floridas admission into
the Union.
Mr. Martin says that every report
OF the engineers has been favorable,
and has met the approval of the de-
partments to which they were submit
ted, and it remains alone for congress
to act and make the necessary appro-
priation.
If congress does act favorably the
Oklawaha river viii be Strengthened
and made TO admit boats drawing
twelve feet of water The Silver
Spring run is included in the general
system. so Ocala will be only five
miles away from the main base OF OPP
erations.
Leesburg will be made a place Of
considerable Importance. for it viii be
made a coaling and docking station.
When the canal shall have been
completed the valley Of the Oklawaha
will be entirely changed. and It viii
contribute its full measure to the in
creased revenues and possibilities OF
the state.
The four-mile canal already cut by
Messrs. Kyle and Young demonstrates
something OF the possibilities of the
future. They haver eclaimed about
four thousand acres OF pure muck
lands, on part Of which they planted
q crop of corn late in the season, and
1t is now four feet higher than a man
can reach. There is no corn crop in
Illinois or any other state that can
surpass it, or perhaps, approach it.
The completion of the canal will
also give US considerable better
freight rates, and its completion
means, in word, a new birth for this
section of Florida.
We must get behind our congress-
men and see that the project is ap-
proved and the appropriation author
lied and III ework begun. Let Us ali
get busy.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

There are four thousand boy farm
ers in Georgia cOntesting in the corn
clubs of that state for the corn prizes.
Can nothing stimulate the boys of
Florida to become enthusiastic in
farm work and make Florida noted
for the quantity and quality of its
farm products? Scientific farming
means much for the regeneration of
the farms and the soil and climate of
Florida offer an inviting field in this
direction.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

time of the Conquest, and was one of
the 100 noblemen who composed the
Wittenagamot, assembled by William
the Conqueror I had a far-off grand
father, Judge John Hunter, native of
Ireland, who was United States sena-
tor from South Carolina in 1878.
had another far-off grandmother, John
Waller. one of the founders of the
Baptist church in Virginia in Colonial
days. I had another far-off grandfath-
er, Col. Joseph Hill. who was the
grandfather of George Washington.
had another far-off grandfather, Colo
mel Edward Conway, who was the
grandfather Of James Madison. If
knew Of any of my ancestors who
were Jews, it would afford me pleas
ure to mention their names.
Yours truly.
ALBERT ". GILCHRIST,
Governor.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07
PURE DIABOLISM

The murder of the aged couple in
their humble home at Electra on Mon
day night, the bodies of whom were
not discovered until Wednesday
noon, was the subject of general dis
cussion on our streets Thursday.
At first it was thought the awful
crime was committed for the purpose
of robbery and plumber, but it seems
that this was mistake. as nothing in
the home was disturbed, except one
article, diary or day book, and this
slender clue may lead to the appre-
hension of the guilty one-it is to be
hoped that it will
1t was first thought also that the
couple was killed with an axe Or
a Ratchet. but this too. was a mis-
take, as both were shot from a win
dow and both were killed in their
tracks. and death must have been in
Simultaneous. as there was no evil
dence of a struggle.
If the deed was not done for the
purpose of stealing the account book
or to blot out some evidence that the
old man was a witness to, then it
must have been for pure diabolism.
The shooting was heard by neigh
bors who lived some distance-say
a half mile or more-but they thought
that it was someone shooting alliga-
tors, and paid no attention to the
shots.
Mr. Stapleton, who owns a sawmill
at Electra, wanted to see Mr.. Hig-
gins on matter of business on Mon
day. and went to the house, but see
ing Mr. Higgins trousers across a
chair, thought, perhaps, that he had
not gotten up, so he would not disturb
him, but on Wednesday he wanted
to get some nails and went to the
house, saw the trousers still hanging
across the same chair, and peeping
in at the window the CHASTITY sight of
the aged couple lying prone on the
floor and weltering in their own
blood, met his eyes.
The neighborhood was at once
alarmed, and it stood aghast at the
sight.
An inquest was held and the bodies
were prepared for burial by Mr.. D. E.
McIver of the firm of McIver & Mac
Kay. and their souls are now at
peace.
Mr.. Higgins came to this county
from Illinois in the early SOS. He
and Mrs. Higgins were married about
fifteen years ago She was also from
Illinois. She is said by her neighbors
to have been an amiable and very low
able woman, and Mr.. Higgins enjoyed
the respect and esteem of his neigh
bors.
He was a soldier in the federal
army and drew pension which
largely helped the aged pair to make
buckle and tongue meet.
Rarely if ever has a more dastard-y
crime been committed in this county.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07
p. v. Leavensood, Business Manager

Eod bless the flag! Let It float and
fill
The sky with its beauty; our heart
strings thrill
To the low, sweet chant of its wind
swept bars,
And the chorus of all its clustered
stars.
Embrace it, o mothers! and heroes
shall grow,
While its colors blush warm on your
bosoms of snow.
Defend it, c fathers; there's no sweet
er death
Than to float its fair folds with sol
dier's last breath!
And love it, o children! be true to the
sires
Who wove it in plain by the old camp
fires.
Samuel L. Simpson.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

The Fitzgerald (Ga) Enterprise
says that the farmer who can make
one hundred bushels of corn grow on
an acre of land is worth something to
his country and his generation, and
should register for the corn contest,
and tell how it is done
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

A farmer in Georgia writes that he
is opposed to the people of the cities
moving to the farms. He says that
he wants them to stay in the cities
so as to increase the demand for farm
products. That there are enough
farmers already. More farms, more
competition and more pressing down
of prices
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

General Clement A Evans, former
" commander in chief of the Confed
crate Veterans. died at his home in
Atlanta on the afternoon OF July ?
He was for twenty-five years a minis.
ter Of the Methodist church, and later
took up literary pursuits. He enlist.
ed in the Confederate army as a cap.
tain, and rose TO the rank of briga-
der general. He fought under Jack.
son, Early and Gordon. His death
will be very greatly lamenced
throughout the south.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

The duty of the Florida Citrus
Exchange, which duty it proposes to
perform, is to obtain for an honest
grower, who tenders it honest fruit,
honestly packed, an honest price for
his produce. and We are against any
body who attempts to bring any condi-
ton other than this" -Wnliam Chase
Temple.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

The government is now after the
magazine trust, because it says that
II is in restraint OF trade. yet there
seems 10 be an unrestraint of maya
zines and there has been a big tumble
in prices.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

The Florida Life Agency Company
of Jacksonville has been incorporat-
ed. It will write insurance. Robert
Gamble is president, Frank a. Viii
bur is vice president and general
manager. and R. Howard Gamble is
secretary.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

An Oklahoma editor says that he is
tired and wants a rest so he has sus-
pended the publication of his paper
until September 1. All who have paid
for the paper will be marked I'D three
months Il am tired and need a rest
that is all" he says It must be
nice to run a newspaper IN Oklaho-
ma
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

The next man who is elected gov
ernor of Florida must stand on a pro-
gressiye platform. A big bond issue
for good roads must be one of the
planks- Angle has blazed the way,
but whether or not he will follow the
trail is not yet matter of record.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

Governor Gilchrist gives out as a
reason for not re-appointing Judge
Minor S. Jones to the seventh circuit
was because of his physical inability
TO perform the duties of the office.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

Governor Brown says that the state
should have no law on its books that
is not enforced. and. with Grant. he
says that the way to have a bad law
repealed is to enforce it.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

This paper wants TO whisper g word
softly into the ear OF our railway com
missioners in Tallahassee. Perhaps
they are aware Of the facc that the
pepole OF Ocala are large Users of the
automobile. But do our railway com
missioners know that when an Ocala
man ships a car from the factory that
he ships it only to Jacksonville and
seldom on through 10 Ocala? He then
pays a chauffer extra compensation
and his railroad and hotel expenses to
Jacksonville and has him bring the
car through the country Via dirt road
to Ocala rather shan pay through
freight rates from the factory direct
to Ocala. Is not this condition Of
affairs a reflection unon the railway
commissioners OF this state? The
freight is all right from the factory
to Jacksonville where The rover of
the interstate railway commission
comes to an end but from Jackson
vile to Ocala, where the power of the
state railway commission begins. the
charges are almost prohibitory The
interior lies PROSTATE, gagged and
shackIed.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

On June 29th three thousand people
were driven from their homes at Con
ey Island by the intense heat and
slept on the bare sands OF the beach.
Five died of prostration
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

Pensacola won in big bond issue.
They are determined to do things
over Pensacola way and the news
papers are right behind every for
ward movement.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

If plans now being constructed are
carried out Florida viii have the
finest system Of public. highways in
the country within the next five years.
Tampa Tribune.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

Garter and knee breeches were con-
spicious at the coronation. Win King
George bring these styles again into
vogue.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

It was recently stated on the wit
ness stand in Washington that Mr..
Roosevelt when president refused to
prosecute the sugar trust. And vet
the colonel posed as a trust buster.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

Jacksonville is not doing much
these days but building houses. start
ing new enterprises and pushing
ahead.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

There viii be a great contrast in
the coronation of King George V. and
the inaugural ceremonies of Woodrow
Wilson on the 4th of March. 1918.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

Nearly every business man in AT
lanta seems TO be in favor Of the
commission form of government. It
is gaining an immense Roadway.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

The Illinois legislature succeeded
in temporary adjournment after
midnight on June % after a bedlam
and tumultuous uproar.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

The federal treasury has now in its
vaults the largest sum of money it
las ever had. The government seems
prosperous.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

Sunday baseball is under fire in
Jacksonville. Ten of the players were
arrested and will be tried in order TO
test the law in the case.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-07-07

Georgia may substitute the electric
chair for the gallows. To kill with an
electric current seems better than TO
strangle one TO death