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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

The president OF a recent rubber e1 BIZ,
hibition prophesies that the time will
soon come when the price of rubber " i'll
be so low that il will be used for paving
in the London streets. As Ii looks now,
rubber may be expected to reach that
point in about ten thousand years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

The New York World discourses oil
fox farming as a profitable and growing
enterprise, and says that "many an Ole
abandoned farm In Maine, New Hsmp
shire, and the other states OF the north
srn line has suddenly been reclaimed
for fox farming" Which Is somehow
reminder Of the remark made by pro
hibition speaker the other night, thai
"Majne has been lied about more thar
any other state In the Union"
A new wrinkle In the manufacture OF
typewritsrs is to reproduce the hand
writing of the owner, in type specially
made from q sample furnished. ApC
has II come to this! Thus may all the
good work for which the typewriter ID
responsible, in making manuscript read
able, be undoue.
A new form Of the speed mania hal
developed at one of the summer resorts
in "speed contests" In dancing. Tht
couple who can make the most rounds
of the ball in ten minutes of two-stel
win the prize. From the esthetic stand
point, this completes the degradation oil
. once graceful art, converting 1t into an
ungracsful race Already the squar,
dance has degenerated into q romp, Will
little attention to correctness Of figure oil
form, and almost no regard for time
The round dance is worth saving from
similar fate.
There is widespread rioting 10 Francs
on account of the high cost OF living
Let's see. Weren't We assured about
year ago, by no less distinguished
speaker than our present representative
in congress, Hon. Daniel j. McGillicuddy
that the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill VA
the sole cause of the high cost OF living
UNka No
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

Vote No.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1911-11-20
LABOR FEDERATION WILL CONDUCT CAMPAIGN TO
ORGANIZE NATIONS WOMEN WORKERS

ny Nno1A Lay Co.
Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 20.-A Wig
orous and aggressive campaign
of organization will be. waged by
the American Federation of La
Dor among the women workers of
the country as partial result of
the eloquent address delivered by
Mrs. Raymond Robbins of Chi
oago, president of the National
Womens' Trade Union league.
The present membership of the
N. w. T. U: L. is upward of
$4,000. AS a sequel of the strikes
of the shirtwaist makers in New
York, the Ladies Garment Work
ers in Cleveland and the Pearl
Button,Makers in Muscatine, Ia,
the workers of the country have
become greatly aroused and or
ganization talk is rife everywhere.
AS a result Mrs. Robbins and
Secretary Agnes Nestor believe.
the league will have fully 100000
members by the time the next
federation convention meets.
Then the women will quite likely
ask for the formation of a distinct
women's department. similar to
those existing in the building,
metal and other industries.
Women know what is best for
women declares Mrs. Robbins.
I'VE know how to talk to and
help our own sex, but we must
have the cooperation of the men
workers. Then we will succeed"
Women who are not wage
earners are eligible to join the
league, but all governing commit
tees, national or local, must con-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1911-11-20

be diverted from the purpose for
which it was formed.
There are 100000 working
women in this country, $4,000 in
New York alone and half as many
more in Chicago.
1.-TWO generations ago." says
Mrs. Robbins, my grandmother
operated a spinning wheel, but
she knew the joy of living and
work. While she taught her chill
dren t.. : art of weaving and other
duties of that day, she also taught
them good morals, how to sing,
to quote poetry and to love the
beautiful.
"Now all is changed. Revolu-
ton in industry has transformed
the handloom into a labor-saving,
or rather ,labor-enslaving ma
chine.
The young girls are taken from
the home and ,herded in great fac
tories by the thousands, out from
under the watchful care of
mother, to become mere cogs
upon the industrial wheel that
constantly increases its speed in
grinding them into profits for a
corporation or trust.
In this industrial feudalism the
intellectual and moral powers are
slowly choked to death, to the in.
calculable loss Of the Individual
and society"
The leagues rallying cry will
be education, higher wages,
shorter hours and better sanitary
conditions. 1t appeals for the
membership of all women toilers
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28
JUDGED By THEIR CLOTHES
Smart Cigar Store Clerk Ready With
Apology That by No Means
Mended Situation.

Herman Fellner tells this story on
himself. according TO the New York
correspondent of the Cincinnati Times
Star. He was In Washington on bust
ness recently and met three or four
friends on the street. After a mo-
ment's chat he beckoned them TO
come with him. I'm off the stun"
said he, but | want to buy you each
a cigar"
They happened to be In front of a
combination cigar and news stand at
the moment. Led by Mr. Fellner. they
all trooped in. The clerk hurried to
the cigar case to wait upon them.
Before Mr. Fellner could indicate his
wishes the clerk had slapped box
on the glass case. Here y are" said
he. Best dime smoker in town."
Mr.. Fellner Is sort Of fussy about
his smokes. He looked at the cigar
then showed the box away. Have
YOU no other price?" he asked.
The clerk showed the box in the
case. Sure thing" said he. my mis-
take and your treat"
Ha, ing pulled off this time-worn
witticism. he addressed Mr.. Fellner
confidentially. Your clothes sort OF
fooled me-" said he. you fellers are
a pretty wsll-dressed lot, you know"
Then he put another box on the coun-
ter. Here" said he, us the best
nickel smoker in the village"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28
/rlll1Z XHM2n'

AS matter of course at the Christmas dinner
Gas on other occasions) the table waited upon
by slaves who did duty house servants Two
were allotted to each guest so that quite num-
Der were required. All of the eatables had to be
fetched considerable distance, the kitchen being
detached from the mansion, with which 1t
connected by covered way.
At the houses of the great Virginia families at
that period 1t was customary for the savesto wait
the table in their ordinary plantation garb.
But at Mount Vernon many things
scale of exceptional luxury, and the negroes who
performed such service clad in Washing
tons livery of red, white and gold, which
handsome and striking
One may suppose then. that the conversation at
the Christmas dinner than ordinarily
entertaining AS a matter of course, everybody
was hungry; for. according to the custom OF
those days. there only two meals-breakfast.
which early, and dinner. The necessity for
supper removed by a great prolongation of
the dinner, at which each person was expected to
eat all that he or she possibly could. In fact. 1t
was the duty of the hostess gently To persuade
her guests to gorge themselves to repletion while
the host made II his business to press wine and
other drinkables upon the men to extent which
in these times would be considered most i'm
prudent.
The ladies, however drank little or nothing
So far as they concerned, the prohibition of
stimulants much more strict than II is today
Ia rather curious thing, when It is considered
how copiously the men imbbed As for the lat
ter If on occasions gentleman took too much.
the matter politely ignored-such acct
dent, II considered being less likely
to happen to anybody But II should be under
stood that the really hard drinking was done,
not while the ladies present, but after their
departure from the table.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28

This It is, which moves us to strive
to make children happy at Christmas.
They may be like those who float
along with the river. knowing nothing
OF it's lovely source high UP in the
everlasting hills. But even II they do
not know why, most Of US do want to
make II a merry time for children
II Is emphatically the children's fes-
tival. No one ever regrets II who goes
out of the way to help some little
ones to be happy at Christmas. They
are the special friends OF the Christ
mas child. and II is well to be able to
entertain the kings friends. II not the
king himself.
II does the world good to open it's
heart and take in the seasons greet
Ing. Business goes on all the happier.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28
M4ShZI0zUN At MUNlwN 16AuY ~e

England the main .timbers being cut from the
nearby forest, while the outer sheathing of North
Carolina pine hewn into blocks to resemble
stone.
There were about a dozen bedrooms all OF
them small and doubtless they were rather
crowded at Christmas time-some OF the people,
very likely doubling up" All of the rooms had
low ceilings; there was paper the walls;
water pipes of all kinds were conspicuous by
their ABSENCE furnace heated the mansion
(there were stoves, indeed), and the only IL
Elimination in the evening furnished by
dies, Yet. as things went In those days. this
a luxurious establishment
The Christmas dinner at o'clock in the
banquet hail." and probably twenty-five thirty
people eat down TO the repast. The table was
recovered with snowy damask CLOTH and there
were fine linen napkins-both being Injuries rath-
exceptional in those days. But this was by no
means all There a handsome service of
pure silver, most Of which had belonged to the
widow Custis when she married Mr. Washington.
asd also there was big display of cut glass
more precious. Most remarkable of all, however,
there were real silver forks-a rarity indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen ate with their knives in
those days In a way that would now be consid-
cred shocking. 1t was a matter almost of neces-
sity, nasmuch the forks they used which had
only three tines, did not very well for some
purposes, such the carrying of peas to the
mouth, for example II is painful to think OF the
Father Of His Country at his Christmas dinner
putting his knife into the mouth but there is no
doubt that he did Another oddly, az now
adays II would be considered, was the arrange
ment of the table. upon which all the dishes to
be served. including even the buildings and pies.
placed at once. No wonder that I'm those
times festive board was said to "groan' beneath
the weight Of the vandsl
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28

because there is a warm charitable
feeling In a mans soul towards his
employers. or employees. or acquaint-
ances. We are all so busy. we are
apt to forget to be considerable. forgiv-
ing, and kind. IL is well to let the
brain rest. and allow the heart to rule
sometimes, or men may lose the facul-
ty OF loving and being charitable.
Centuries of experience have prov
ed that II is well also to make a
clearing house of the season, to square
accounts by wiping on all the old
grudges and settling old quarrels. and
listen once again to the message OF
peace and good will. Anger and NAL
ice never gave man happiness:
nothing but forgiveness and charity
can do that
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28
ECZEMA DISFIGURED BABY

Our little boy Gilbert was troubled
old. His little face was covered with
sores even to back of his ears. The
poor little fellow suffered very much.
The sores began as pimples, his little
face was disfgured very much. We
hardly knew what he looked like. The
face looked like raw meat. We tied
little bags Of cloth over his hands TO
prevent him from scratching. He was
very restless at night, his little face
itched.
I'VE consulted two doctors at Chi
cage, where we resided at that time
After trying all the medicine of the
two doctors without any result, we
read of the Cuticura Remedies, and
at once bought Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. Following the directions
carefully and promptly we saw the
result, and after four weeks, the dear
child's face was as fine and clean as
any little baby's face. Every. one who
saw Gilbert after using the Cuticura
Remedies was surprised. He has
head of hair which is a pride for any
boy of his age, three years. We can
only recommend the Cuticura Rene
dies to everybody" (Signed) Mrs. II.
Albrecht, Box $50, West Point, Neb.,
Oct. 26, 1910. Although Cuticura Soap
and Ointment are sold by druggists
and dealers everywhere, a sample of
each, with 32-page book, will be mailed
free on application to "Cuticura,"
Dept IA /. Boston.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28

now, and the message of peace and
good will has been carried every
where. Somehow. when you lay a
newborn babe in a mans arms. you
are pretty sure to bring smile to his
face, and softening to his heart as
well. An infant is great peace
bringer. What has touched and soft
ened the heart OF this grim world
more than anything else. is the re-
membrance that Christmas brought a
blessed child down to earth and laid
him confldingly in the arms OF hui
manity. brought him from home, and
left him outcast. that the opportunity
might be given to every man to take
him in and give him the love and
tenderness which IL every childs
birthright
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28
A MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Christmas brings the remembrance
Of a gift so great and wonderful that
all who realize what 1t meant to the
world feel the desire to give some
thing in return though 1t may be
,.pothing more than the expression OF
wish for a merry Christmas. No one
vas anxious to receive the gift at
first. People do not always know the
value of what is given them. The
only door opened to receive It, led
into a cattle stablel But now. whose
door does not fly open at Christmas
10 send out some blessing. some word
of good VIII?
The old carol, sung to q few shep-
herds. has gone around the world
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28


He was getting to be an
old man, and his adopted
son, George Gusts, de-
~aribes him as wearing
Nabitually at that period
9lain drab clothes, with a
broad brimmed white hat,
and carrying an umbrella
with a long staff attached
to his saddle-bow when he
rode to shelter him from
the sun, his skin being
tender and burning easily.
While yet a young man
he had inherited the
Mount Vernon estate from
his half-brother. The
house was much smaller
than ii is today, being
what was then called a
"four-room cottage"-that
is to say, with only that
many rooms on the ground
floor. 1t had been built in
1743 by Lawrence Wash
ington by the labor Of
transported convicts from
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28

DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels
Sugar-coated, tiny granules, easy to take
Do not grippe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28
What Hanrenoh

Did he have. any assistance in
writing that successful pIay?"
Assistance? Why, man. the stage
carpenter and the head usher re-
wrote il for him"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28

a man has reached the age of dis
erection when he is willing to admit
that other men may have opinions
different from his without being fools
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28

Tightness across the chest means a cold
on the lungs. That's the danger signal.
Cure that cold with Hamlins Wizard Oil
before it runs into Consumption or Pneu-
monia
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28

A girl can get more by pouting dur
ing courtship than she can by shout
ing after marriage.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28

Mrs. wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
.eething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28
Bears the
Excitement.

What's that racket out there?"
That's Ffdo He's chased your
fuzzy hat up the hall tree"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28

The easiest thing we do is to con-
vince ourselves that we are over
the family is skeptical!
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28
Good

Good.
The Father-But what special quail
fications has your school that might
interest my son?
The Principal-Just tell him that We
overlook the Hudson and non-at
tendance at classes. Puck.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28
Both Sides.

She--Just look at the trouble
money can get you into.
He-Yes. but look at the trouble II
can get you out OF.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28

HRISTMAS at Mount Vernon In the
peaceful days which followed the Revo-
luton was always exceedingly merry.
The Virginians of those days. being
cavaliers, made the most of the holiday
which the grim Puritans of New Eng.
land ignored.
1t was a season of profuse hospitality.
But In all the northern neck of Vir-
ginia no house was the scene of more
Joyous doings than that of George
Washington. Often mere strangers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28
iniuortant 10 Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy tor
infants and children, and see that it
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28

bearing letters of introduction, came and went at
will sometimes staying for weeks, even months
Though stern, Washington could unbend consider
Douglas Island news., 1911-03-08
TREADWELL TOPICS

The Mexican compressor was broken down for several days and in conse sequence the most of the machine men in the Treadwell mine were forced to take holiday.
 Steve Stanworth, of the 240 mill and Chas. Johnson, of the 700 mill were pas sengers on the last Georgia for Tenakee hot springs, where they will spend a month. They say that Steve went away so that the directors of the Club would not be able to present him with the cabbage that he won in the bowling tournament.
 A Slavonian employed in the Mexi- can mine, while barring down slab on Sunday morning, was caught under it and sustained injuries which necessi, tated his being removed to the hos pital.
 T.J. Laffey will sever his connection with the Treadwell Club at the end of month.
 The gas boat aends of Treadwell are busy fitting up their boats for the com. ing season. Treadwell will be the home port for at least dozen boats.
 The minstrel show which is being ar ranged by Mrs. Fred Wasterlain and Mrs. A. Murphy will be given at the Club on Saturday night. All are in-
Douglas Island news., 1911-03-08
Bndweiser at the Log Cabin

Priceless cookers at Julius Jensens.
 NJ. S. Hudson wenth South on the Humboldt.
 FOR RENT-Six room house. Apply to Mrs. Fontaine.
 Mrs. c. E. Bennett left last week for a visit to the States.
 Monday night the city council paid bills amounting 1O1&33.
 Arthur Liljestrand is suffering from an attack of muscular rheumatism.
 Mir. aud Mrs. Charlie Jones departed on the Humboldt for the sunny south. Dr. Steele, Seattle dentist, arrived on the Humboldt, looking for loca, tion.
 If the wind breaks your window glass or blows your stove pipe down, Jensen can fix it.
 Mrs. Wm. Stubbins was a southbound passenger on the Humboldt for brief business visit on the Sound.
Douglas Island news., 1911-03-08

If you are looking for something in the line of patent coffee or tea pot see Jensen.
 Mike Dahl is again afflicted with rheumatism and went to Teuakee on the Georgia.
 Ole Anderson, brakeman on the Gravrock dray, has quit the job and gone fishing.
 Tom Cannon left on the Georgia for Chichagof, where he will be employed in stamp mill.
 The steamer Princess Ena is due at the City dock with 200 tons of Lady smith coal for the city.
 The Alaska Furniture & Undertaking Co. received an order from Sitka yes terday for nine burial caskets.
 Three nights each week are set apart for the natives at the roller skating rink-Monday, Tuesday and Friday. The steamer Humboldt arrived Sat urday evening and discharged l15 tons of general merchandise at the City dock.
 The baseball boys, being rather re- Mgiously inclined, will not hold their big dance until the close of the Lenten season.
 The steamer Jefferson is scheduled to sail this evening from Seattle. Sun- day we will hear her whistle in the channel.
 John Lundquist, who resides at En- tiat, Wash, is expected at Treadwell soon where be will take charge of the big hoist.
 News comes from Sitka of the drown ing of native, his wife and three chil- dren. The five bodies were brought to Sitka for burial.
 Keep clean and you will be healthy. The bath tubs at the Douglas Hand Laundry are at your service. Try them for your annual bath.
 A bowling contest between Treadwell and Juneau experts, at the Elks Club last night, resulted in the defeat of the former by small matter of 28o pins. Ed Armstrong and wife have moved into the flat in the News building re-
 
 gently vacated by Chas. Jones. Ed ex' poets bis father up from the States this spring. u Monday afternoon, Mrs. Frank w. Carter entertained Mesdames A. E Christoe, Ed Needham, Prank Pearce and A. Hopp at her home on Second street.
Douglas Island news., 1911-03-08

The continued obstinacy of Juneau property owners may result in the erec- tiou of the governors mansion and the new home for the Alaska customs on this eide of the channel. Recent news from Washington indicates that the depart ment looks upon the prices asked by Juneau lot owners as a deliberate hold up. Therefore the proceedings in the matter have been dismissed and the eff forts on the part of the government to obtain site have been abandoned.
 On this side of the channel Douglas is ready with an offer of beautiful building site, centrally located, we'll drained, and suitable in every way for
Douglas Island news., 1911-03-08
Notice of Registration

Notice is hereby given that the regis tration books of the City of Douglas for the year 1911, for the registration of voters, will be open at the office of the City Clerk on Thursday, February ?, 1911, and for sixty (6O) days thereafter. Each legal and qualified voter at the next municipal election to be held in this city on the first Tuesday in April next will, upon registering, be issued a certificate of registration.
 JOHN HENSON,
 Registration Officer.
Douglas Island news., 1911-03-08
NEW GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
 MAY BE IN DOUGLAS
High Price Asked for Building Site in Juneau May Result in a Change in PIans-Beautfa Site in
 Douglas Given Free

the purpose, to be given to the govern ment without cost.
 The limited size of the Juneau town site, which in a measure is responsible for the difficulty to obtain suitable site at a reasonable cost, is offset in Douglas by plenty or room for all corners.
 Douglas Island has the largest popu- lation of any place in Southeastern Alaska, does more business, and is the largest producer of gold in the terri tory. 1t is distant from Juneau only two miles, to which it is connected by an hourly ferry service. There is posi- lively no reason why these government buildings should not be erected here.
Douglas Island news., 1911-03-08

vited to see one of the best entertain meuts ever given on the Island. The curtain raises at 8:15 p. m. and every one is expected to be in their seats to hear the genial M. J. O'Connor act as interlocutor. He certainly is the right man in the right place. The choruses are we'll drilled, the jokes are funny and the solos are in the hands of people we'll able to take care of them.
 There were three men injured iu the Mexican mine on Tuesday morning, but none seriously.
 The J. B. Chanslor arrived at Tread well, Tuesday afternoon with cargo of oil. The Tampico, which was at the dock loading suIphuret, had to pull into the stream to allow the oil boat to unload.
 w. B. Chamberlain is janitor at the Club for few days in place of w. Fl. McBlaine, who is busy putting new covers on the pool and billiard tables.
 MT. and Mrs. Otto Wicklander are the happy parents of 1O-pound son, which was born on Monday afternoon. Mother and son are doing we'll.
Douglas Island news., 1911-03-08

c. w. Osgood was passenger for the South on the Humboldt early Monday morning. He goes to establish new home among the apple orchards of the state of Washington. When all is pre- pared Mrs. Osgood will follow him. Douglas people are sorry to lose this good couple from the Island, but will follow them with best wishes wherever they go.