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Graham guardian., 1911-01-27

TEEN with game; the silvery streams
abound with speckled trout, sports
mans paradise; region, excelling
in fact, the happy hunting grounds
of an Indians fancy.
The grasses of our plains and
foothills nourish a thousand herds;
the fertile valleys revel in all that
goes to sustain and gladden. life.
At sight of our scenic wonders,
veteran travellers stand mute and
women weep at the silent immensity.
/ have stood upon our lofty peaks
and felt the motion of the earth
through space, and heard, or seemed
to hear, the music of the spheres.
The eye reaches neighbor States and
distant lands, and one grasps. at
last, conception of infinite space,
while over all there broods a silence
so vast that voices hush and one
treads softly, as if on sacred ground.
Amid such scenes, man sheds his
vanity and ceases to strut and frown;
his sense of proportions undergoes
readjustment and he values less the
immaterial things of life.
We have no fog or smoke, no
gloomy days, no stagnant waters.
no tenements, no poverty, no want
that is not relieyed. The morning
sun ,greets US through rainbow hues,
anu sinks to rest through golden
glory OF Eiotous colors.
1t was known TO the ancients that
mankind partook in nature from
the character of his surroundings.
1t is SO with us,
An Arizonan is broad in mind, as
are our valleys; his hopes and ideals
are high and lofty, as are our snow
capped peaks; his vision is clear and
unclouded, as are our skies; he is
generous, as nature with us is bounti-
full, and his heart is warm with the
sunshine of our sunkissed land.
Our women! Why, our women
are just queens, who could walk un-
attended from one end to the other
of our broad State and everywhere
receive the courtesy and protection
that is their due from gallant men.
Children! Child labor! Little
kids working for bread! 1t will
never be known in Arizona: We
have schools for such as these and
are building more.
But enough. Would that | had
the gift of tongues and could pic
ture to you, as they really are, only
a few of the beauties, the opportun-
tiles, the grandure and charm of
life in our great new State.
If you will read our new constitu-
ton. you will note its brevity and
sanity. The keynote has been, for
justice all place a temple and all
season summer"
| would that you could see some
of the pale and tottering invalids
who come to us and are restored to
health and life and hope, under the
magic tonic of Gods air and sun
shine.
| would that you could see the
happy families living among the
laden trees and fruitful fields of
our valleys, unmindful of the moil
and strife, the misery and want, of
the cruel and crowded cities.
| would that you could visit our
mining camps and cities, and meet
face to face the men who are adding
over fifty millions year, of new,
clean wealth to our national re-
sources.
In behalf of these men; in behalf
of our vacant, waiting acres; in be-
half of our undeveloped riches, |
bid you come and see us.
Graham guardian., 1911-01-27
TOAST TO ARIZONA
W. G. Clemons' Glowing
Tribute at an Eastern
Nj Banquet

The following toast to Arizona
was given at banquet held in the
East several weeks ago. The, toast
was given by W., G. Clemons, of
| Bisbee: .a ..
You have proposed a toast, where
silence upon my part would be dis
loyal, and, with an Arizonan, loyalty
is one of the cardinal virtues. -
On an occasion like this, patriot
| ism must rise superior to timidity,
and | feel it my duty to respond,
however poorly chosen my words
may be-
| We have in our country astream
called the Hassayampa, and a legend,
that he who drinks of it's waters,
will ever after tell the truth" :
have drank deeply at it's crystal
| flood. - j. ....a
Will you kindly bear this in mind
when considering my words. 8
| Aside from those of a personal
nature; which knows no limit in
numbers, an Arizouan has three
loves his Country, his Native State
and his Adopted State.
The last is sIways first in his. af-
| fections. =
Love Of his country and boyhood
home may be strong. but these are
dreamlike sentiments; something eX-
perienced on occasions only; such as
when he thinks of the old home and
mother; or sees the flag in foreign
land; or reads some passage of our
glorious history.
But love for his adopted State,
he lives and feels; it becomes a part
of his everyday life, an attribute of
his inner consciousness. -
There's a reason. There are so
many reasons that | feel how weak
and futile must be any words Of
mine that would attempt to picture
for you the charms of Arizona.
Arizona! What a world of ro-
nance clusters round the name.
Tocone who has lived within it's
borders, the name itself has a pecul-
lar charm. What visions it recalls
of gorgeous mountains, sunlit plains
and peaceful valleys.
/ find in the East mistaken inn
preston as to the etimology of the
word; some thinking it means an
arid zone. This is wrong. The
name is, taken from the Italian,
Aria, meaning an air, song or
tune, and the English, zone" "
Freely translated. it means Land
of Song" .,.,-.....
y Imagine, If you please, a country
where spring and summer are the
Eonly seasons; where hills and valleys
are always green; where the odor of
everblooming roses fills the air with
fragrance; where the birds never
migrate, and where, at all hours
and in all seasons. is heard their
dulcet notes of song; where golden
sunshine floods the land each day and
at night "the wondrous glory of the
everlasting stars" r. e.
In our lofty mountains; in our
dark and gloomy canyons; in the
rocky hills, nature has hidden her
store of mineral wealth, DER which
Dame Fortune sits enthroned, wait
ing to lay at the feet of him who
has courage and faith to seek, a
hoard of golden wealth. ...
| Our millions of forested acres
Graham guardian., 1911-01-27


Mr.. Tidditt removed his hat. Bailey
touched his. Captain Cy looked pro-
vokingly Indifferent. He even whis-
tied.
"Good mornin'. Mr.. Atkins" hailed
the town clerk, raising his voice be-
cause of the whistle, "I'm proud to
see you back among us, sir Hope you
and Alicia had nice time out west
How Is she--pretty smart?"
"Ah. Asaphv' he said. 'Tt is you
then? l thought so. And Bailey too
1t is certainly delightful to see you
both again. Yes. my daughter is well,
thank you. She. like her father, Is
glad to be back in the old home nest
after the round of hotel life and gay
ETY. which we have-er-recently un-
dergone. Yes"
"Mr. Atkins" said Bailey. glancing
nervously at Captain Cy. who had
stopped whistling and was regarding
the Atkins hat and whiskers with an
interested air, 81 want to make you
acquainted with your new neighbor.
You used to know him when you was
a boy, but-but--er-Mr. Atkins, this Is
Captain Cyrus Whitaker. Cy, this
Is Congressman Atkins. You've heard
us speak Of him." o.
The great man started. q
"ls It possiblew he exclaimed. "Is 1t
possible that this is really my old play
mate Cyrus Whitaker
"Yup," replied the captain calmly.
"How are you, Heman2 Fatter'n you
used to be. amt your Washin'ton
must agree with you"
Bailey and Asaph were scandafIzed.
Mr.. Atkins himself seemed trife
Graham guardian., 1911-01-27


taken aback. Comments on his per-
sonal appearance were not usual in
Bayport. But he rallied bravely.,
"Well, wellv' he. cried. Cyrus. /
am delighted to welcome you back
among us. should scarcely have
known you. You are older-yes. much
older"
well. forty years. more or less, add
ed to what you started with. is apt to
make feller some older"
"Mr. Atkins" the town clerk said.
"there's been considerable talk In town
about who's to be teacher downstairs
this comm year. We've sort Of chawed
II over among us, but naturally we
wanted your opinion. What do you
think, I'm kind Of leanin' toward the
Dawes woman myself"
The congressman cleared his throat
Ear be It from me-" he said, Ito
speak except as a mere member of
our little community, an ordinary
member. but as such member, with
the welfare. of my birthplace very
near and dear to me. confess that
am inclined TO favor modern teacher.
one educated and trained in the insti-
tuition provided for the purpose by our
great commonwealth. The Dawes-er
person Is undoubtedly worthy and
capable in her way. but well-er-we
know that Wellmouth Is not Bayport."
That's So" Asaph said-"that's so,
amt it, Cy? hadn't thought Of that"
whats so?" asked the captain.
"Why-why, that Wellmouth amt
Bayport," ;
"No doubt Of It They're twenty
miles apart" zE
"Ycs. Well, pm glad to hear you put
1t so conclusive, Mr.. Atkins. can
see now that Phoebe wouldn't do.
Hum. Yes" "
MIR. AA!ns buttoned the frock coat
and turned to go. .. ... -,
Good day, gentlemen" be said,
"Cyrus, permit me once more to wei
come you heartily to our village We
my daughter and myself--will prob
ably remain at home until the fall. /
trust you will be frequent caller.
Run In on lis at any time. Pray do
not stand upon ceremony"
"No," said Captain Cy shortly. 81
won't" &
That's right; that's right Good
morning." ..
He walked briskly down the hill.
The trio gazcd after him. &
well" sighed Mr., Tidditt, that's
settled. And It's comfort to know
it's settled. Still. l did kind Of want
Phoebe Dawes. but Of course Heman
knows best"
Course he knows best" snapped
Bailey. "Ain't he the biggest gun in
this county pretty nigh? I'd like to
know who Is If he amt. The commit.
tee II call the normal school girl now,
and good thing too" aE
Captain Cy was still gazing at the
dignihed form of the "biggest gun IN
the county, .,.., s. -.
"Let's see," he asked. who's on the
school committee? Eben Salters, of
course. and
"Yes. Ebcn's chairman. and he'll
vote for Phoebe anyhow. He's that
pigheaded that nobody, not even a
United States representative, could
change him. But Darius Ellis II be
for Heman's way and soil Lemuel
Myrick." .... -.
"Lemuel Myrick! Lem Myrick. the
painterT' ' - ..s.
/ "Sartin! There amt but one Myrick
Graham guardian., 1911-01-27

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
a very valuable medicine for throat
and lung troubles, quickly relieves
and cures painful breathing and a
dangerously sounding cough which
indicates congested lungs. Sold by
Stafford Drug Co. 46-4t
Graham guardian., 1911-01-27

Be a booster and shout for
Stafford.
Graham guardian., 1911-01-27
Cheap Dentistry

DIR. M. E. Brenner has built a
new office on his lot, north Of
Thum's Dry Goods Store, and will
work for the following rock bottom
prices until further notice:
Graham guardian., 1911-01-27

All of the best material and guar
Come and get your work
done while prices are down.
Graham guardian., 1911-01-27

Advertise in THE GUARDIAN.
Graham guardian., 1911-01-27
Cy Whittaker's
Place
By JOSEPH c. LINCOLN
Copyright. 1908, by D. Appleton
6 Co.
CHAPTER III.

0HE crowd at Simmons general
store discuss politics as a gen.
eral thing. state and national
\ politics In their seasons, but
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-14
George p. Tucker.

George P. Tucker died at his home in
South Paris Thursday noon. at the age
of 63 years. He had not been in robust
health for some years, and had recently
suffered some slight paralytic shocks,
from the effects of which he gradually
sank.
Mr.. Tucker formerly lived 10 Lee,
Maine, and from that town enlisted in
the FIRST Maine Cavalry, serving three
years with that organization during the
civil war. He was never injured by a
shot, though at one time he was in the
hospital by reason Of bis horse dragging
him and injuring him.
After bis service in the army he re-
turned to Lee, but not long afterward
came to South Paris, where he has since
Park Street. He had been engaged 10
various lines of employment, having in
recent years been at times janitor OF
various public buildings here.
Mr.. Tucker was a member and pat
commander of VIM. K. Kimball Post, G..
A. r and q member OF Mt. Mica Lodge,
/. o. o. F.
He leaves a wife. Mrs. Tucker has
been badly afflicted with rheumatism
for some years, and is nearly helpless in
consequence. They have no children.
The funeral was held at 2 p. NJ. Sunday
afternoon at the Universalist church, at
tended by Rev. Chester Gore Miller. 1t
was preceded by prayer service and
the Grand Army funeral service at the
house, this being done as Mrs. Tucker
was unable to 60 to the church. Mt.
Mica Lodge of Odd Fellows attended the
church service in body, and performed
their funeral service there.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-14
bling Ii into Joe.

One of the best known travelling men
in Maine, j. q. Jones, covers the state
from one end to the other, and wherever
he goes he Loyalty and justly sings the
praises of his home town of South Paris.
The announcement that the hotel here
had closed gave his customers pretty
good chance to get at him, and they
were not slow about taking advantage
Of it. Among the rest was a letter in
the form OF the bits of Righteousness
given below, from former Oxford Coun-
ty man now in Aroostook, which is quite
tart reading, even though We plead
not guilty:
This shows what a Democratic adj
ministration has done for your town.
Paris Hill could and did support a
hotel to take care of the court.
Having the court house in the railroad
yard is handy now as people have to live
out of town when they attend court and
it Is handy to get off the train and be
near the scene of action.
Are you still using Scent postage
stamps in your town?
Please announce that Lee surrendered
in 1865, possibly news has not reached
your neighbors regarding 1t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-14
Canadian Reciprocity.

Editor Democrat
In the roll call on this subject in the
Maine legislature, representative An
drews OF Norway voted yes, and repre-
sentative Robinson of Peru voted no.
The other FIVE representatives ut Oxford
County were marked absent. Some
criticism has been made of Oxford Coun'
ty Democrats for attempting to arrange
an apportionment Of strictly contiguous
territory in which the representation
will not be unanimously Republican,
but In matter Of such vital Importance
to the interests of Maine as the passage
BY congress of President Taft's reciproc-
ity measure, II five of our seven Repub.
| licau represent tives are not sufficiently
interested TO even be present to assist In
defining the attitude which the state OF
Maine shall take, 1t seems to the writer
that there is some excuse for desire to
] give the minority small degree OF
I Representation, Democrats might be
mistaken in their ideas, and sometimes
vote wrong-but We do think they
would at least attend to their business
and vote.
Great credit is due Messrs. Andrews
and Robinson for doing their duty al
they saw 1t, though 1t led them to differ
ing conclusions. No credit is due to
Msssrs. Bisbee, Brown, Buzzsll, Morse
and Wheeler for lodging on q question
of 80 great importance.
/ While the Democrat Is OF opposing
! political faith from the writer, 1t has a.!
ways been eminently fair In giving ever
opponents . chance to express thei
opinions, when properly signed as al
evidence of good faith.
| MERTON L. KIMBALL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-14
Herman c. Knixht SUPERINTENDENT.

At An all-day session on Saturday, th'
joint school committee OF the Paris anf
Woodstock district, after an entirely
friendly contest which caused pro
longed deadlock, elected Herman C
Knight Of Arlington, Mass superintend
eut OF schools for the district. to sue
coed E. r. Clason, resigned. There
were ten applicants for the position,
several OF whom were here before the
committee.
Mr.. Knight Is IS years Of age, and has
a wife and two children. He r, ceived
his education in Massachusetts,, In
high school and academy, and at the
state normal school at Hyannis. he was
dependent upon his own efforts, and
began teaching when II years of age,
continuing in that line of work up to
the present. He has taught in various
positions in the Massachusetts, schools,
beginning with tho ungraded country
school. For the past two years he has
been principal of the Dunbar Street
Grammar School in Abingdon, In which
there are between 800 and 400 pupils.
Uniformly good and highly compli-
mentary reports of Mr.. Knights work
and his ability have been received by
the committee from the superintendent
under whom Mr.. knight is now engaged,
and other school authorities under whom
he has previously taught. All speak in
high terms of him as an instructor, an
organizer, aud a man.
The resignation of Mr.. Clason takes
effect the 18th of March, and has been so
accepted by the committee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-14
Baptist Sunday School Notes.

In the Baptist Sunday School Mrs
Walter Bonney's class of ladies has
organized in connection with the presen,
great national Sunday School movement
under the name "Philathes." Theil
last meeting was held on Thursday after
noon, March 9th, in the home of Mrs. II
w. Dennison. The class will read the
forward movement" book "Ths
Antilles" i. O., chiefly Cuba and Porto
Rico, illustrated. There are five hun
dred Antilles, or islands in the West
Indies. This book describes Mission
work in these islands.
The class pin is white crescent with
gold lettering on light blue ground
The class will meet once a month fol
Bible study, Mission study and sewing
for Good Will Home and other such
needs.
In the same school Mrs. W. b
Edwards class of young ladies hal
organized as the Friendly Bible Glass.
Their last meeting was held on Frida!
evening, March 10th, in the home of Miss
Flora Murch. They have selected thu
name Friendly" a name that has
brought success in its train when used
in church work. They have selected al
their reading book John r. Motifs new
and wonderful book 1.-THE Decisive Hour
of Christian Missions" illustrated. Thi.
class will meet once a month. Their
class pin is gold cross with the letters
+. b. G.. across the bar.
Other classes are organized and are
planning organization.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-14
Personal.

Representative Alton c. Wheeler of
Paris won laurels for himself Wednesday
night when in night session of the
Maine House of Representatives he met
the redoubtable Pattangall, the leader of
the majority, and beat him. The matter
before the house was claim Of the town
of Paris for the support of Annie Nc
Leod, who had been proved, after a
three cornered legal contest between
Paris, Woodstock and Lewiston, to be a
state pauper. While these suits were
pending the time prescribed by the
statutes for presenting the bill to the
governor and council had gone by, and
the claim, amounting to slS5, was pre-
ssnted to the legislature, and favorably
reported by the committee on claims.
Mr.. Wheeler Wednesday night took the
resolve from the table to move it along
on it's passage, when Mr.. Pattan-
gall moved its indefinite postponement.
Mr. Wheeler made speech on the mat
ter which won him the applause and
support Of the house, for Mr.. Pattan-
CALLS motion to postpone indefinitely
was defeated by large vote. The
resolve later went back on the table on
account of a technicality, but it and a
number of other similar just claims were
doubtless saved from indefinite post
ponement by Mr.. Wheeler's action.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-14

ton assessors stated that 1t had been pro.
posed to change the arc light near 8. g
Burnell's into incandescents, and the
change might give lights enough to place
the newly voted ones without additional
expense. Il was voted that this change
be made.
Mr.. Park rose and said that place
where light was needed was at the foot
of the hill near Wallace Ryerson's, and
II there were surplus lights to be placed,
be thought there should be one there
It was voted to place light at that
point.
The next article was to see II the water
commissioners should be instructed to
extend the water main up High Street to
the l.. 8. Swan place. Moderator Gray
In response to an inquiry stated that the
corporation was not yet In situation to
make extensions of the water System
without exceeding the debt limit, and
motion to pass over the article was
made. 1t was lost, however, and w. j.
Wheeler then made a motion that the
commissioners be instructed to make the
extension when in their judgment Il
could properly be done from the income
The article to see IL the exclusive use
of Engine House Hall should be granted
to the Pacific Hand Engine League when
not needed for corporation purposes was
passed over IN few seconds.
The assessors were instructed to in
stall an incandescent light near the resi-
dence of Frank E. Kimball on Nichols
Street.
In the matter of the abatement of
1905 and 1905 taxes, considerable of
which was reported by the assessors to
be dead wood, 1t was left to the judg-
ment of the assessors to abate what they
deem uncollectable, and requirecollec,
ton of the rest.
Under the general article at the end
of the warrant, 1t was voted that the
warrant for the annual meeting be print
ed In the corporation report If practioa-
BILE. 1t was also voted that the arc light
on High Street opposite Moore Park be
moved north one pole, to the corner OF
Spring Street.
The appropriations made foot mp
81. 800 90, as against So, 1852 90 last year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-14
Notes from Lumiey Castle.

At the business meeting Of the band
last Saturday night it was voted to ac-
cept the offer of Norway to play fol
them on Memorial Day.
In accordance with plans made last
fall the boys decided during the first
week Of school vacation to cleanse
thoroughly the Engine House Hall,
also to repair, paint and paper parts
necessary IL approved by the assessors.
They voted sum from their fund in the
treasury toward such, on condition oil
receiving the cooperation Of the people.
At the request of Mr.. Davis two other
property owners were elected TO be
associated with him in some OF the re-
sponsibilities in connection with the
band. For the ensuing year the boys
elected W. P. Maxim and N. G. Elder In
addition to T. NJ. Davis. In matters oil
property or anything apart from 1mme-
date band work confer with one OF thu
above named trustees. For band work
confer with the manager, Harry witch
ell, or the secretary, Ray Newton. Fol-
band athletics confer With Harold Nor
rill, manager of athletics.
The Lumley Castle Band are greatly
pleased that they have been 30 heartily
endorsed as one Of the important enter
prises within the corporation.
The next semi-annual election o
officers will be at the first meeting II
April.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-14
No Reason For Doubt.
A Statement of Facts Backed
by a Strong Guarantee.

We guarantee complete relief to all
sufferers from constipation. In every
case where We fail we will supply the
medicine free.
Rexall Orderlies are q gentle, effect
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Rexall Orderlies are unsurpassable and
ideal for the use of children, old folks
and delicate persons. We cannot too
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from any form of constipation and 1t,
attendant evils. Two sizes, 10c and 25c.
Remember you can obtain Rexall Rene
dies In this community only at our
store-The Rexall Store. Chas. h
Howard Co.