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Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
the Land OF
PUzzLED0M.
No. 1204.-Charads.

liz her parlor. small but neat.
Edna Gray looks fair and sweet.
WHOLE the summer through she wears,
Never mussed or marred by tears.
Though sometimes We romp and play
Like two children blithe and gay.
On the ONE she plays and sings.
In my heart she touches strings
That respond to every touch,
For / love her. OH. SO much!
Then. when TWO the last sweet strain.
take up the old refrain:
Much love you. Edna Gray.
Name. sweet love. the wedding day."
when the summer days have fled.
When the leaves are turning red
Then" she whispered, I'VE will we'd"
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24

The u. S. Government In its "Pure
Food Law" does not endorse" or "guar-
antee" any preparation, as some manu-
facturers in their advertisements would
make 1t appear. In the case OF medi-
cines the law provides that certain
drugs shall be mentioned on the labels,
if they are Ingredients Of the prepara-
tions. Ely's Cream Balm, the we'll
known family remedy for cold in the
head, hay fever and nasal catarrh, doesn't
contain single injurious drug, so the
makers have simply to print the fact
that it complies fully with all the re-
ouirements of the law.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24

When given as soon as the croupy
cough appears Cbamberlain's Colgh
Remedy will ward off an attack of Group
and prevent all danger and cause of
anxiety. Thousands of mothers usei
successfully. Sold by all dealers.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24

Medicines that aid nature are always
most effectusl. Chsmbrrlain's Cough
Remedy acts on this plan. 1t allays the
cough, relieves the lungs, opens the se-
cretions and aids nature In restoring the
system to a healthy condition. Thou
sands have testified to it's superior ex-
cellence. Sold by all dealers.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
Hone.

"Hope," said William Dean HOwells.
"is not really an angel in diaphanous
robe Of white. but only the wisp Of
hay held before donkey's nose to
make him CO."
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
p. ,A,..I.Ln.k a. Work

How much wood would . woodchuck
chuck
II woodchuck would chuck wood?
He would chuck as much wood a.
woodchuck could
II woodchuck could chuck wood.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24

Constipation is the cause of many all.
ments and disorders that make life mis-.
erable. Take Chamberlain's Sto mach
and Liver Tablets, keep your bowels
regular and you will avoid these dis.
eases. For sale by all dealers.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
Wretched Man,

Algy-By Jove! Miss Clara, how
sweet you loo,: IN white! Do you know
when I saw you coming across the
avn you looked so nice thought 1t
was Miss Julla-IIarper's Bazaar.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
Courtesv TO Stranqers,

II a man be gracious and courteous
to strangers 1t shows he is citizen Of
the world and that his heart is no is
land cut off from other lands, but a
continent that joins to them.-Bacon.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
The Troubla.

"Do You fnd any trouble writing
stories. Dawdly"
"NOne whatever. But I'D pay man
well that could sell them for me-
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
Charade.

My first sheet of water Is.
My second an exclamation.
Ny third is what fishermen use.
And my whole defends nation.
Answer.-Bayonet.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
a Rod Letter Day.

The Hon. Bertie-Anything unusual
happen while l was out. Charles? His
Man Charles-Yes, sir; your tailor did
not call.--London Opinion.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
Riddle.

What Is the difference between man
and butter7 The older man gets the
weaker he gets. but the older butter
gets the stronger It u.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24

"That horrid prosecuting attorney
charged the man who stole Fido merely
with dog stealing"
"What charge did you wish brought
against himp"
81 wanted him tried for Kidnapping"
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24

When buying congh medicine for
children bear in mind that Cbamberlain's
Copgh Remedy is most effectual for
colds, Group and whooping cough ard
that it contains no harmful drug. For
sale by all dealers.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
Settled Out Of Court.

Maud-.irc you going to prosecute
hat horrid Jack Dare for stealing q
Kiss! Ethel-No: the property has
been returned.-Boston Transcript.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
Abandoned Farm
For SaIel |

Located one and one-half mile, f..
Buckiield village, known =, "ya "
Drake farm, contains abon, @ @e
acres suitably divided into till.Sp 50
pasturage and woodland. ST'ii
orchard, IS good apple trees: sr ssl'
to seventy-fve thousand pine r.,I. a'y
to cut and lots growing pine IsS.
good barn 4ox6o with spli, ,,oa, -"
cellar under whole. House nssI. i.
some repairs, but can be made cou,
Portable with small outlay. Hias E
ground, excellent view Of whole 4 4
lage. R. F. D. and telephons me-
Lowest price for all $1,000, or will
sell buildings and ID acre field 3, H.
$500. | will sell the pine on II.
stump for 800 per t ousand.
GEORGE H. HERSEY. owDs,
47tf Buckfeld, Ne
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON

DISTRICT OF MAINE, 50. -
On this l4th day of Jan, 4. D. 1911 Oh TO-
ing the foregoing petition, i Is Ia, h. Is.
Ordered by the Court, That hearlnt D.
upon the same on the ?ith day OF teo;, q Di,. ,
l5li, before said Court At PortIand ID "a, ~, %
trict. at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon ,,i aH Dere
tice thereof be published in the oTio,It oTi,t., al
crat, newspaper printed in said Dlitr,a Dl..s,. h.
that all known creditors, AMI other PEI peJi'y,t n,t,
Interest, may appear at the said time ea 'I .by as
and show cause, II any they n.re, S1 ,rsr.e!.
prayer OF said petitioner should DO. Sonn ~ III
And It is further ordered by ine .oTr GCsr trcl. nj
the Clerk shall send by mail to all -. ",er. 81
ltors copies OF said petition ana tDs -ss.,Ierce =
dressed to them at their places ol
stated. urr Jrin
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE hAth, I, =, Pdn
OF the said Court, and the seal lheEyo,. n Ji,.
land, in said District, on the IAN dSl "
A. ID. 1911. , =. urwEy Clefi.
LIS. JAMES r, III f." r.r ,ber,ou.
A true copy Of petition and GT.eI GTHwyy i9y'S!f c!cf
Attest: JAMES +. HE"
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
Getting to II.

Anxious Mother-Has Mr.. Bashful
proposed yet? Daughter-Not exactly,
but last eveAing when was holding
little Dick In my lap Mr.. Bashful went
to the piano and sang, would Were
Boy Again"
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
obedient Children.

Obediept Children.
Mr.. Sambo-You silly children. why
don't you run home? You'll eaten
YOUR deaths Of cold!
Topsy aud Kitty Boohoo! Mother
said we we're to get under a tree II
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24

chubby, fear have been neglectiDg
the children"
That's all right, my dear, so long as
you don't neglect any of the social in
justices that your Uplift club is going to
rectifY."
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.
On this eth day Of Jan, \. d. lsli' oh fea'
Ing the foregoing petition, Il Is -.
Ordered by the Court, That hearing Oe az
upon the same on the l,th LAY Of teOi q; ~ w.
1911, before said Court at Portland In sAla W
trict, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon ana W1.D AZ -
tice thereof be published In the oXtori Deai
crat, a newspaper printed 10 -lii District, .!
that all known creditors, and other peTT'ol1.. 1,..
interest, may appear a, the said time and p.s
and snow cause, II any they nave, va! ~ V
PRAYER of said petitioner should not he gTsska. 4s
And IL is further or lerei by the Court Its
the Clerk shall send by mail TO all known e'st
itors copies of said petition AMI this oElel ~ y.
dressed to them at their places OF resIieH0e
stated. ,n... =
Witness the Hos. CLARESCE HALE, JULY 9l.,3
the said Court, and the scai thereof ~
In said District, on the I'll lay oil jan a. y
1911. ,,,.,.rv c,.,s
L. 8. JAMES ?. III !,
A true copy OF petition and orter tasregl, ,i,
Attest: JAMES T.. HEWEt, Ceh'
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24

There is nothing against which hu-
man ingenuity will not be able to dnd
something to say.-Jefferson.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter OF
EVERETT NJ. BESSEl, IN BGStngi9
Bankrupt
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge ottteD.
trict Court OF the United states t0rthe D.sd
of Maine:
EVERETT NJ. BESSEl, u RlmtCri, y ~
County OF oxford, and state Of NGst.
In said District, respectfully represent, IhE 3;
the 22nd day Of January, 1910, he Wa' ilI
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts " CorEss'E
lating to Bankruptcy; that he has duly SUM
dered all his property AMI rights OF PFopeHl,
and has fully complied with al! Lhe FeqliTe1s.s
of said Acts and Of the or,iers Of COgn lOGcs.,s
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That be may be tetHe,
by the Court 20 have full discharge tF0- =
debts provable against his estate u1. ai
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts nnd
cepted by law from such discharge.
dated this 3rd day OF January, 4. D. lsll
EVERETT NJ. BEs>Ei, BsnkIupt
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
No. 12o5.-Iees For Many.

/. What ice is for judge? 2. A cler-
gyman? s. A physician? 4. A dentist?
5. A politician? @. A dressmaker? Z.
A miser? s. A gambler? 0. A bride?
10. A cat?
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24

"And were you born in India""
81 was"
"What partp"
"All of me, of course"
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest to the ladies
Is solicited. Address: Editor HonEAAKERC
COLUMN, oxford Democrat, South Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24

Do not praise the fairness OF the
!ay till evening.-Soon.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
KIDNEY
DISEASE
KILLS.

Kidney. Liver and Blood troubles. 3j
wears of success. Write DR.. David Ken
nedy Co., Rondout, N. Y, for free sample
bottle. Large bottles $1.0O all druggists
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge

In the matter OF ,.-L.,,,,,
CHARLES W. KINGMAN. In bShNuF"'
Bankrupt
To the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge OF 49,, w. y,
trict Court OF the United states Tor tne p''"''
of Maine:
CHARLES W. RISGMAN OF aIerlolS'' W,,rI
In said District, respectfully represent. ,% -.
on the 3rd day OF September lat past ns' ,.. 4
duly adjudged bankrupt under the 1ys ~ y,
Congress relating to Bankruptcy, 'ia' ~ ~,
duly surrendered all his properly ,s a.s ,,iftl
Of property. and has fully compiler VIE a.;s,.g go
requirements OF said Acts and OF INC 0''''
Court touching his bankruptcy 3, ,s,re!
Wherefore he prays, That he may De .v'r, .,cSsTi
by the Court to have full di.charss w. "a
debts provable against his estate anis, {, ~ ~
Bankruptcy Acts, except -uch le'"
excepted by law from such di'chsrSe,,
Dated this 7th day OF Jan, \. ~ 81 pl.,,ur,.
So 1
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24

Mr.. Snapp-Life is full of contradic
tions.
Mrs. Snapp-And I say it isn't.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
Mo 1o11-Aidden Stones.

No. 1211.-HIdden Stones.
1. This IS my first book. my second
will appear later.
2. VIII you pop all this corn?
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
Mo. 1ao7.-Numerieal Enigma.

am composed Of twenty-four let
ters and spell the name Of famous
English poetess. My II, 1s, 10. 20. q
is a color; my 13, IL, 10 Is a trouble
some animal; my o, Z, 5, 2. s. IS
soundness Of body; my II, %, %, "A
is a finger ornament; my 4, l, 8. Il, D
IA an animal that is related to the ass;
nv 10. 8. "a is large. and my 10. IA, B
Is n beverage.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
No. 12os,-conc.sI.d Word Square.

No. 12o3.-Concealed Word Square.
Zone word is concealed in each coupleto
Do see the man standing nearby all alone.
Well, he is the bravest at everything
known.
The novel is tame. Now the story we've
heard.
know you'll agree when you ponder each
word.
Who would to a postal entrust such q
tale?
I'll have to reform and send letters by
mail.
Should Ada mend every small thing she
could find
Twould give me the leisure to settle my
mind.
He's not a pretender. 1 noticed your
smile.
lust wait till you hear what he's done
that's worth while.
rhe whole village interest centers In him.
Beside his bright exploits our doings are
dim.
st. Nicholas.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24
Scouts of Peace, Not War.

General Raden-Powell has got the
English public to understand that the
pioneers Of civilization i'll Central
Oxford Democrat., 1911-01-24

Funny Frog.
What are you saying.
Funny frog.
Sitting there
Upon a log?
Says the trosgte
Loud and hoarse.
"I.ifp Is p Jolly
Thing. of course!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
CAMORRA JURORS
 THREATEN STRIKE

Viterbo. Italy, July 4.-The jury be- fore whom the alleged Camorrists are being tried for the murder of Gennaro Cuoccolo and his wife threatened to go on strike today and 1t was noon before they could be induced to take their seats and permit the trial to proceed.
 A bill now provides a special in- demnity for the jurors serving in this case, but the extra allowance is made payable only from July l. The trial began on March II and the jurors de- mand the extra pay date from the open ing of the proceedings To enforce their wishes they began obstructive tactics by absenting themselves for several hours this morning and threatening to remain away altogether unless their wishes were granted.
 President Bianchi interrogated Lieu tenant Marenzi of the Carabineers of Naples, the superior of Marshal Guilani. The witness corroborated in full the testimony which his subordinate had given against the prisoners.
 The mother of Signorina Santni the singer, testified that a theft from her daughter had been organized by Gen naro Cuoccolo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
CAPITAL PLEASED
 WITH SANE FOURTH
Everybody Pleased With Way Celebration Is Now
 Conducted

1 Washington July 4-tSpeeial. l-Wash- 1 ineton's safe and sane Fourth Is an im-
 pressive success. This is the third an nual celebration under the new system.
 ID to 9 o'clock tonight not one accident
 of the most trivial nature has fallen
 under the attention of the police depart r1ent. and yet Washington appears as harpv and as patriotic as If II had it's arm in a sling. was minus an eve, and
 had crepe hanging on some Of it's doors. One young man exploded a flreeracker last
 night. He paid $ for his fun. Yet there has been plenty of noise and pyrotechnic display.
 Pennsylvania avenue tonight was liv- inr stream of vari-colored flame and pa- triotie noise. There were fireworks in the park near Washington monument, but it was all in the hands of expert adults under the supervision of the district au- thorties. For this reason the display Is not only safe, but more attractive Wash ington is pleased with the result of its third annual safe and sane Fourth, and it sets a good example for the rest of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
TO EXPLODE 1900
 POUNDS OF DYNAMITE

Lexington. Ky. July 4.-Hundreds of
 residents of Carter City. Ky. sought
 refuge in caves in the mountains today as
 protection from blast of 15O0 pounds of dynamite which was scheduled to be fired late this afternoon. The blast is intend ed to loose a solid limestone ledge a quarter of a mile long on mountain side.
 It will be the greatest explosion ever felt in Kentucky. and the shock 1t Is ex- pected, will affect the country for many miles around. Workmen having been preparing the charge for weeks and all fuses were completed yesterday. | Residents for miles around have been | warned and most of them have packed away their dishes, pictures and other fur niture likely to. be broken by the explo' sion, and have reinforced their windows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
BIG CELEBRATION
 AT BAY ANNETTE

Bay Minette, July 4.-(SpeciaI )-
 Hundreds of people thronged the streets of Bay Minette today as guests for the grand celebration and barbecue given
 by the merchants. The weather was
 idearl for a large crowd and the decora-
 tions of the citys business houses and
 the stands at the picnic grounds were
 magnificent.
 The days programme was opened
 shortly after 10 o'clock by several short addresses, and was followed up with a
 number of track events such as racing and jumping. These events were fol- lowed by a parade from the court house, headed by the old soldiers of the blue and the gray. At the picnic grounds a mammoth dinner had been prepared
 After dinner the chief address of the day was made by Arthur T. Bush of Mo- bile. Governor O'Neal only lately noti. fled the speakers committee that fl would be impossible for him to be here and his place was ably filled by MT Bush. At o'clock ball game wa. played between Bay Minette. and Foley | and immediately following this, another
 was played between Flomation and Ba,
 Minette. After supper a band concer was held at Courthouse square and fol
 lowing that grand reception and bal
 was given at the school house for tn
 visiting young people The Fort Nor 1 gan train was held over until II o'clocl
 at night for the visitors from the lowe
 end of the county. The Foley ban. | furnished music for the day. In all the day was one of the most elaborate ever held in the county and was full enjoyed by all who were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
HAS PRESIDENT
 TAFT |NTERFERED? RumOred That Barker and Thompson Are Instructed
 To Make Peace

Montgomery July 4.-(Special)-1t was rumored in Montgomery Tuesday that President Taft has called halt in the friction between the two republican fac tions in Alabama. The report was to the effect that the President has notified both P. D. Barker of Mobile and J. O.. Thompson of Birmingham to come on tokWashington to straighten out the re- publican politics of Alabama and restore peace and tranquility in this state.
 While several republicans of Montgom- cry admitted they had heard the rumor, yei they said that they knew nothing of an authoritative nature. It is regarded as quite plausible that the President should desire to intetcede in the repub- lcan fight of this state.
 Messrs Barker and Thompson are both making a strenuous combat for control of the republican politics of the com monwealth. At recent Birmingham meeting it was claimed that MT. Thomp- son was victorious, but accounts from Mobile indicate that Major Barker mall- tains he is not nearly whipped both factions claim to be supporting the ao- ministration.
 In anticipation of an appfoachlns' state convention, it is tipped off that oVertufeS are Deins ihauo ''o. ~, control of the various members or the state republican executive committee The final stand will be in this conven- tion according to local republicans who appear to be in touch with the situa- tion It is known that Thompson is making a big play to capture the con vention and has lines out to gain con- trol of the executive committeeman,
 The friends of Major Barker are still active and there Is no telling what turn politics may take.
 If the report is true that Taft has declared for the white dove" the op- posing factions would have to lay down arms and a reconciliation might be ex- l 4od :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
GREENSBORO MAN
 RECOVERS JEWELS Black Hand Letter, Bogus Package and Negro Boy
 Figure Strangely

Greensboro, July 4--(SpeciaD-C siderable excitement prevailed today when it was found that H. T Bledsoe prominent broker had received a black hand communica tion-an anony- nous letter regarding some iewelry which his wife lost in February and that the jewelry had been found last night.
 The anonymous letter follows: Dear Sir: l know something of vital inter- est to you but for my name to be used means trouble for you. I will sign my name on slip of paper which must be returned to me before l can or will go further. This means that my name must not be told to any living crea= t,lre. No name must be used for the principal person concerned with il would shoot you in the back"
 MT. Bledsoe says the note was un- signed and evidently written in a dis euised hand that the name on the slir of paper was that of a white citizer of Greensboro.
 Mr. Bledsoe replied to the note by mai enclosing the slip of paper and asking N'Oci, last night negro brought him note telling MT. Bledsoe that he could re- ceive his wife's jewelry if he would place s250 under the front steps of George De- I.aney's shop at o'clock last night, leave them for 20 minutes and returning would find the jewelry.
 The note contained a valuation of each article Total appraisement of articles being $515, which was approximately the real value. About o'clock MT. Bledsoe placed a bogus package under Delaney S shop. Nearby he met negro boy, whom he thought he recognized as the boy who brought the note. Whereupon he col Jared and searched him, finding the jew els Mr. Bledsoe refuses to divulge the name enclosed in the first note, as he had promised in his written answer not to do so.
 He says he has no suspicious of the guilty one and does not believe the name given in the note in any way was con nected with the affair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
JEWELL MONUMENT
 ID JOURNALIST

New Lexington, O., July A monu- ment to the memory of J. A. MacGahan, an American journalist, whom the Bull garians call their ''Lberator," was un- yelled here today.
 MacGahan distinguished himself as a newspaper correspondent in the Russo- Turkish war, one of the results of which was the liberation of Bulgaria from the Turkish rule.I MacGahan succeeded, in conjunction with Arthur Forbes. in arous- ing Europe to the point of putting an end to the Bulgarian atrocities.
 Almost a generation ago the remains of MacGahan were brought back from Con- stantinople on a United States man-of- war, and was accorded a state funeral here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
DOWNFALL OF PRINCE
 CHANG IS PREDICTED

Seattle, Wash, July 4-Chinese and Japanese papers brought here today by the steamer Panama Maru are full of discussion concerning the revolution ill |China with predictions of the impend
 ing downfall of the prime minister, Prince Chang, leader of the reaction ary element. It is said he will retire next month and be succeeded by Yuan Shin Kai, the progressive who was driven from public life two and a half years ago. The great issue is the na- tionalization of railroads already. built and the construction of other railroads to all parts of the country. m at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
SHORT AND LONG HAUL
 RATE MATTER IS UP

Atlanta, July 4 -Judson Clements chairman of the interstate commerce commission, will conduct hearing here next Thursday on the question whether railroads may under any circumstances charge more for a short haul than for a long one. The question of basing points also will be considered The case arises from the complaint filed by commercial organizations of Carrolton, Ga, which contend that Cedartown. Ga, in the same trade district, receives pref erence from the roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
SUICIDE CAUSED BY
 FAMILY TROUBLES

New Orleans, July 4.-Adolph E. Pierre, aged 36 upon being denied reconciliation by his wife. sent bullet through his heart this afternoon, dying almost in- stantly. The tragedy took place before the mortified eye of Pierres mother. to whom he exclaimed as he pulled the trig- ger: Mother, don't you think I'm gamer"
 Pierre almost killed himself about a year ago by swallowing poison. Mrs Pierre and four children survive him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

ington to talk, the firemen and engine hostlers received a flat increase of 10 per cent in wages. This was reported directly after, the negotiations closed, but had never been corroborated In addition to the wage matter, it was agreed to limit the number of negro firemen to certain percentage of whites. The exact figures were not given out. It means that the number of negroes will be reduced on all di- visions where negroes now work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
BIRMINGHAM LADY
 HAS MARROW ESCAPE

New Orleans. July Miss E O Toomhs of Birmingham. Ala, Miss E. : Redmond of Salis. Miss, and child. oc- cupants of a taxieab had an almost miraculous escape from death here to- day when the taxieah was wrecked hy heavy automobile driven by James Pen Sersast, said to have been intoxicated
 The taxi was struck from the rear and damned against a. tree. a complete wreck. The oceunants sustained only minor in- flries Pendergast continued his Wild ride until overtaken by a motorcycle off eer