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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25
Bows Barely Beat the Boomers.

Only q narrow victory was won By the
Paris team over the much-advertised
Star BlOOmer Girls of Indianapolis, at
the fair grounds Saturday, the final score
being to 4. Careless playing and reck-
less base running by the Paris boys, aud
sharp work by the three men on the
Bloomer Girls team, were responsible
for the small margin, which might just
as we'll have been larger.
The three men on the girls team, after
the third inning, played as pitcher,
catcher and second base. They are
crackerjacks, and would have put up a
formidable game with average support,
which of course was not to be expected.
Hattie pitched for the first three in.
niugs, as has been the case at the other
games, aud then positions were shifted.
While she pitched she wound up her
arm Just like q man, and delivered the
ball in good shape. In fact, so good an
imitation Of masculine pitching was 1t,
that at least a third of the crowd pro-
nouuced her man, and hold firmly to
that opinion, and have suspicious Of ono
or two Of the others.
Rosie, who started in center field and
covered that and right field both, was a
left handler who could make q throw
that would do credit to q man, and
Mydig, who was at first base most Of tho
game, played the position we'll. If tho
other girls could play ball enough to tell
of, they didn't demonstrate 1t. Burk, In
left field, had breadth of beam enough
to prevent ball getting by, but fumblsd
everything that came her way. On &C.
count of . broken rib, the right fielder
simply stood in her position, and made
no attempt to field the ball.
In the middle of tho game Hattie got q
nail in her foot and hobbled off the
grounds, and Durham Of Norway sub
stituted for her the rest Of the game.
The girls were very quiet and entirely
we'll behaved, and the crowd was liberal
in appreciation when they made good
play. The attendance was something
like 400.
Thanks largely to the three mon on
the girls team, there was more ball play.
ing than was expected, but az beauty
show-well, 1t didn't advertise to be
that, anyway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25
Verdict Reduced by Law Court.

A decision has been handed down BY
the law court in the case Of William P
Hayford vs. Werner H. Davis, admins
TRAITOR Of the estate of Alonzo r. Cox
The parties are of Hartford, and the
case was tried at the term OF court in
March this year. The verdict of $500 IL
cut down to $500 by the law court de-
cision, which is as follows:
Oxford, s..
William P. Hayford vs.. Werner Il.
Davis, administrator.
Per curiam.
This ia an action Of assumpsit on an
account annexed containing two items.
First, for 1872 weeks board, lodging,
washing, ironing, and mending, all be-
tween October 10, 1908, and June !,
1907. at SO per week; total, S546. Second,
to Al weeks board, lodging, washing,
ironing, mending, ETC., care and attend
ance and nursing during the last sick
ness of said deceased from Dec. "a, 1908,
to October Z, 1909, at $50 per week
total, $3.50.
At the trial the plaintiff withdrew the
first item in the account annexed and
the jury returned verdict for the plain
tiff for $500. The defendant does not
deny liability, but contests the case sole
ly as to the reasonableness of the verdict.
An examination of the evidence shows
nothing to support the finding of the
jury for 80 large an amount
Motion sustained unless the plaintiff
within 80 days from the filing of this
certificate of decision files a remittitur
of all the verdict In excess of $500.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25
Card of Thanks.

Wewish to thank our neighbors and
friends for the many acts Of kindness,
the helpful words and letters that help
cd us SO much in our recent trouble,
also the Sunday school class, toy shop
employees, classmates, base ball nine and
all who sent such beautiful flowers.
MRS. HARRIET WITHAM.
LEROY A. WIrHAA.
KENNETH +. WTTHAM.
FREELAND Z. WITHAM.
ARTHUR Z. WIrHAM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25
ESCAPED WITH HIS LIFE.

"Twenty-one years ago l faced an
awful DEATH" writes, q. B. Martin,
Port Hsrrelson, S. G. "Doctors said !
had consumption and the dreadful cough
had looked like 1t, sure enough.
tried everything / could hear OF for my
cough, and was under treatment OF the
best doctor in Georgetown, S. c., for q
year, but could get no relief. A friend
advised me to try DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. l did so, and was completely
cured. feel that owe my life to this
great throat and lung cure" lta
positively guaranteed for coughs, colds,
and all bronchial affections. SOC. and
81 90. Trial bottle free at the pharmacy
of the Chas. a. Howard Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25

Rescued with difficulty by the keeper
In charge of Admiral Robert E. Peary's
dogs at Eagle Island. Margaret Neal, the
O-year-old daughter Of Prof. Herbert Y.
Neal of Tufts College, was horribly bit
ton by Old King, the leader OF the pack.
The child was wading when the dog
sprang upon her and tho rest of the AMI.
mails gathered about her and fought to
get at her. The dogs had always been
considered amiable and harmless.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25
Died.

In South Paris. July q, Leander 8. Swan,
In Fort Fairfield, July 10, Mrs. Ada dow.
wife Of DIR. James W. Dsvsi, formerly Of South
Paris, aged 81 years.
In Canton, July 10, Michael Looney.
In Greenwood. July I, George W. Doughty,
aged Al years, months, Is days.
In Denmark, July II. George Smith, aged 81
years, months, days.
In Waterford, July Is, Thomas Brown. aged
In Buckneld. July 4. Lois Tucker. aged 90
In Hiram. July IA, Charles G. Lowell, aged 90
In South Paris. July q. Mrs. Miriam c. Has.
kell Of Newburyport, Mass, aged 80 years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25
State Teachers Examinations.

The regular annual examination OF
candidates for State Teachers Certifi-
Gates will be given Friday, August 25,
beginning at eight O'Clock A. NJ, at the
following named places-Auburn. Au-
gusta, Bangor. Bath, Belfast, Blaine,
Calais, Cherryfield, Ellsworth, Foxcroft,
Houlton, Portland, Rockland, Saco,
Skowhegan, South Paris and Van Buren,.
Examinations will also be given at
such other places as any ten candidates
may desire and agree to attend.
Persons desiring to take this examina-
ton should apply at once for registering
blanks and circulars Of information.
PAYsoN SMITH,
State Supt. of Public Schools.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25
,lLL MORE THAN WILD BEASTS.

The number of people killed yearly by
Wild beasts don't approach the vast num-
Der killed by disssse germs. No life %
safe from their attacks. They're 10 cir,
water, dust, even food. But grand pro-
lection 10 afforded by Electric Bitters,
which destroy and expel these deadly
disease germs from the system. That:
why chills, fever and ague, oil malariai
and many blood diseases yield promptly
to this wonderful blood purifier. Try
them, and enjoy the glorious health and
new strength they'll give you. Money
back, II not satisfied. Only 30 cents ct
the pharmacy Of the @. b. Howard 60.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25
NOTICE,

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor Of the last
c. COLUMBUS MARSH late Of DixAeld,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. and given
bonds - the law directs. All persona having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
arc desired 70 present the same for eettle-
ment, and Ill indebted thereto axe requested 70
mako payment Immediately.
July lssh. 1911. C.L. DILLlN0HAA.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25
Born.

In Paris. July 81, to the wife of Evarts May.
In East Waterford. July Is, to the wife Of Al.
bert b. Bean, daughter
In East waterford, July IL, to the wife OF
Hubert York, daughter.
In Oxford, July Is, to the wife Of A. 8. Mills
q daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed Administrative OF
A' THOMAS N. sTowELL late Of Paris,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as she law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, anu
ali indebted thereto are requested to make pay.
ment Immediately. -
WALTER L. GRAY, Agent.
Julv 18th 1011
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, So.
On this 2snd day of July, A. D. 1911, on read.
Ing the foregoing petition, 1t 10
0rdered by the Court. that hearing be had
upon the same on the Let day Of Sept. A, ID.
trict, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published In The Oxford Dem;
ocrat, pewspaper printed In said District, and
that all known creditors, and other persons In
interest. NAV appear at the said time and place.
and show cause, II any they have, why the
prayer Of said petitioner should not be granted.
And It ia further Ordered by the Court, that the
Clerk shall send by mail TO all known creditors
copies of said petition and this order, addressed
to them at their places of residence as stated.
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
of the said Court, and the seal thereof. at Port.
land in said District, on the 22nd day OF July,
A. d. 1911.
LIS. JAMES K. HEWEf, ClerK'
A true COPY of petition and order thereon.
Attest:-JAMES E. HEWEY, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25
Married.

In Berlin, N. H., June q, Nj. Ernest Bennett
of Magalloway and Miss vesta Barrows Of
Drummer.
In South Paris, July Is. by Rev. B. q. Went.
worth, Mr.. Harry A. Morse and Mrs. Ethelyn b.
Foster. both Of Portland.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The subscribers hereby give notice that they
have been duly appointed executors OF the last
will and testament of
ELIJAH z. BEDELL, late Of Andover,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate Of said de-
ceased are desired to present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested to
make payment Immediately.
YOUNG A. THURST0N.
July 18th, 1911. ALICE B. THURSTON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25

The Livermore Falls Board Of Trade
has started a. cleaning up crusade. The
business men and all other citizens arc
being asked to clean away all rubbish
and all other unslghtly objects about
their places of business, residences and
grounds. This is considered one OF the
best moves made by this Institution, for
Liyermore Falls, like many other New
England towns, needs something done In
this direction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25

Earned runs. Paris 5. Two.base hits, Davis,
rince hit. King. First base on balls, OF Rowe d;
on shaw 3; OF Hattie Q; OF Valentine s. Struck
out,by Rowe 8; by Shaw Z; by Hattie Q; by Val.
entine 8. Lefs on bases. Paris II; Boomers s.
First base on errors. Paris q; Bloome1 q Um.
pire. Lanen. Scorer. Bigelow.
Paris town,s'am plays its next game
ct tho hicmarkbol grounds next Sstur-
az az with Mechanic Falls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In the F FsiEf' G. G. wIS Bankrupt, Bankruptcy
the Hon Od s Judge Of b p
of Maine:
ERED c. WING Of Sumner. In the County
T of Oxford. and State Of Maine, In said
District, respectfully represents that on the
s a bankrupt under the Acts Of Congressrs.
lating to Bankruptcy; that he has duly surren-
dered all his property and rights OF property,
and has fully complied with all the requirements
Of said Acts and OF the orders OF Court touching
wherefore he prays, That he may be decreed
by the Court to have full discharge from all
debts aganss, DIS cs estate ds.a ssa
cepted by law from such discharge.
'''>' ~ FRED G. WING. Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE. IS.
On this end day Of July, A. D. 1911, on read.
Ing the foregoing petition, It Is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be had
iii, before said Court at Portland. in said Dis.
trict at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that no.
tice thereof be published In the Oxford Demo.
crat, Newspaper printed In said District, ana
interest, may appear at the said time and place.
and show cause, II any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not 10 granted.
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred
itors copies Of said petition and this order. ad-
dressed TO them at their places Of residence a.
stated.
witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE. Judge Of
the said Court and the seal thereof, at Portland,
In said District, on the 22nd day Of July, A. d.
1911.
l.. ST. JAMES 4. HEWEY. Clerk.
A true COPY of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES e. HEWEY, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25

F.H. Noyes Co. are DOW closing out
their summer suits, odd trousers, Pana-
ma and straw hats at big reductions.
Read their I'D.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25

There is no medicine so prompt In
action to relieve Bowel Complaint ~ DIT:
Seth Arnolds Balsam. 25c at retail
druggists generally, or at Chas. q. How
ard Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25

AS 90 Panama hat for "a. %; a ga. 90
or 500 suit for sl5 90 are bargains 70
he had now ut r. Fl. Noyes Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25

Bows wash suits, blouses and odd
pants at mark down prices. =. b..
Moves Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25

Our optical department is for you--s'
Richards.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-25
PARIS.
BLOOMERs.
Score by Innings.

.Did NOT bat on account of broken RIB.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-09-14

On cpen letter, "the emergency which
". discussed has come upon us sooner
than we anticipated"
The girl was very nervous and ex-
cited. her hands trembled as she held
out the paper.
What! What do you mean?" gasp
ed Haldane, his own agitation not less
evident.
Could it be possible that his daugh-
ter had already heard Of this revela-
ton?
Here is the letter from Mr. CORN
ly, which Livingstone just brought me.
wife"
What answer shall you give him,
sis?" asked her brother, intensely in
terested.
81 haven't made any yet" was the
reply. But I can only repeat what I
said the other night: that while re-
spect and admire Mr.. Gormly exceed
lnly, do not love him"
AT least" questioned the older
Haldane, you don't dislike him, do
you?"
Dislike him, father? Not at all. /
have just said"
well give me the letter then,
and"
At this moment the footman, bowling
before the open door, entered. BEG
pardon, sir" he said, "but party by
the name of Liffey is waiting outside
to see you"
Charley Liffey!" exclaimed the son
of the house. what is he doing here
now"
why" said Eleanor in great sur
prise, that is the grand chief Of the
Sachem society and the most noto-
rious-"
Eyes, yes. know" interposed Hal.
dane quickly. you will kindly leave
me for a few moments, all of you.
Where is Mr.. Liffey?"
"Tve got him waiting in the hall,
sir"
"Tell him l will see him here. Liv-
ingstone, do you carry out my in
functions at once Eleanor, say moth
ing to Mr.. Gormly about this PROPOSE
ton until have seen him. Now leave
me-"
But, Beekman-" began Mrs. Hal
dane.
Father" protested his daughter.
ELIZA" said her husband. mot an
other word! Eleanor, | am tried now
beyond endurance. Please go!"
When Liffey entered the library,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-09-14

l must see the man, and you must ar
range 1t. Come, are you my son. or
are you not?"
Il am your son all right" answered
the younger man; "but tell you
frankly that have cast in my lot with
Gormly and this isn't going to make
any difference. Perhaps we can stave
this off Or"
"At any rate l must see Gormly,
and you must help me. For Gods sake,
don't stand there arguing with me, but
arrange in some way to bring Gormly
and me together secretly and without
delayi"
Let me think minute" said the
younger man at last, impressed by his
fathers terrible insistence. 81 have
It. The car is at the door fortunately.
I'll run down and tell Gormly you
want to see him about this cursed
business. don't know whether l can
persuade him to meet you or not; but
I'll do my best. Then you go over to
Louise Stewards at once.
Hurry then, and don't tell your sis,
ter or your mother anything Of this
said Haldane as he rose to end the
interview.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-09-14
STALE PHRASES ARE NEEDED
Writer Who Expresses a Powerful
Emotion Must Say What Has
Been Said Countless Times

Our dramatic critic. in his review
Of Sardou's play above Suspicion"
said of one of the characters that his
lips were sealed" and remarked that
such phrases necessarily accompany
such plays. They do, indeed, and the
use of them makes one understand
the emotional quality of such plays
better than the most elaborate analy-
sis of them
There are hundreds of phrases like
this, containing metaphors both vio-
lent and stale, which are only used
seriously by writer's who snatch at
the easiest means of expressing an
emotion which they do not feel. For
If writer has a real emotion of his
own to express he will either use
metaphor suggested to him by that
particular emotion or none at all. This
is matter of instinct, not of literary
art; for a fresh emotion will not be
satisfied with stale phrases but will
feel itself misrepresented by them.
That is one reason why, when power
fully moved, we are often so inarti-
culate. We feel that commonplace
will not serve our turn, but we have
nothing to put In their place. The
writer's task is to be neither inarticu-
late nor commonplace. He must not
be artless, nor must he give us bad
art for good. If he has new idea
to express he is not tempted by stale
phrases. For they are associated with
emotions rather than with thoughts,
since emotions are not discoveries.
like new ideas, and when expressed
In literature are valued, not for their
novelty, but for the power with which
they are expressed Thus, writer
who expresses a new idea says what
has never been said before, but
writer who wishes to express a pow
erful emotion has to say what has
probably been said thousand times,
and by bad writer's as well as good.
These bad writers have burdened our
memory with metaphors, some OF
them lifeless from the first some kill
ed by constant repetition, Or in appro-
plAdbO uSCJ dllu lhSli LtSboPAiOAS oNSAJ
In our minds because they have been
so often repeated. The good writer's
mind is often infested with them, so
that, before he can find the phrase he
wants, he must reject half a dozen
that he does not want This is the
penalty that he has to pay for living
at a time when literature is old and
language sophisticated. - London
Times.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-09-14
Character In Handwriting.

If you write a small, almost fem
inine hand it may be sign that you
are destined to be a great statesman,
according to David N. Carvalho, who
finds that small handwriting is often
characteristic of great men. Grover
Cleveland's handwriting was Of this
type and so was William McKinley's.
"You find this type Of writing in the
large handed men," said Mr.. Carval-
no. 1.-The men who are broad Shout
dered and we'll built, not perhaps tall"
II you are a woman and make little
pothooks at the end of your final
ms and e's you are not likely to
spend much money on the latest nov
elites in dress, nor are you apt to
bother to do your hair up in puffs.
Indeed these little twists on the end
of letters indicate that you would
make a sensible and economical wife.
Your defect would be that you might
embarrass your husband by eccen-
tricity in dress through carelessness.
A slurring penmanship indicates liter
airy ability
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-09-14

LET me think" he said family at
last
"You don't have to think" went on
the young man with unconscious
cruelty, Ito say how deeply you are
involved in the affairs of the Gotham
Freight Traction company"
"As deeply as anybody can be-" was
the desperate admission.
Good Cod" exclaimed Livingstone,
surprised in spite of his forewarning.
you! 1t isn't possible. / saw the
proofs with my own eyes, and yet l
wouldn't believe that you would ally
yourself with that gang of thieves
and scoundrels."
Somebody had to take that fran.
chise and build that road" answered
his father. 1--WE are giving the people
good service, and"
Don't make excuses" said the
young man, brushing them away with
a wave of his hand. How on earth
are we going to explain the facts ?
What will Eleanor Think"
you have influence with Gormly,"
said the father GO to him. Tell him
that l must see him and at once Can
you bring him here?"
We'll, he's watched like hawk"
said young Haldane. your dirty
crowd has detectives on his trail all
over New York. If he came up here.
1t would be reported in every paper
in the city tonight and tomorrow
morning."
Never mind that. must see him. u
Look here, father. am not mixed
up with the Gotham Freight Traction
company and that gang that you're
allied with, and l don't intend to be
involved in any scheme you may un
dertake to get Gormly In trouble"
81 don't intend to make any trouble
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-09-14
CHAPTER XII.-continued.

'T don't know what they are"
"Well, | think l do" returned the
young man.
what are they?" his sister asked
him with great eagerness.
But young Haldane was not quite
prepared to declare what things they
were
ION second thoughts" he said, eva
sively 81 don't know. At any rate
want to talk some matters over with
father"
Financial matters, my boy?"
political"
very well. If your mother and SIS
ter will excuse us. we will go into
the library"
Certainly" answered Mrs. Haldane,
making virtue of necessity.
IF they concern me or my rela-
ton to Mr.. Gormly," said Eleanor, 81
should like to know them Immediate
ly."
"They concern us ALL" he answered.
"And. by the way" he added, Il was
going to withhold It; but might as
well give 1t to you now. Here's a
letter to you from Mr.. Gormly. He
asked me to give 1t to you when |
saw you. | was going to talk to father
about this other matter before l gave
it to you; but you can read 1t over
while we are gone"
What was 1t you wished to say to
me, Livingstone?" began the older
man as they entered the library.
Father" returned his son with be
wildering abruptness, 81 learned at
headquarters today that you were the
head and front of the Gotham Freight
Traction company and all the rotten
lot against whom we are fighting"
From whom did you learn this p
asked the older man quietly.
From Gormly himself"
Does anybody else know it?"
ut isn't generally known, If that's
what you mean.
And suppose that ! am-er-inter
ested in the traction company"
ITO what extent are you interest
ed?" asked the younger man.
well, that was not the question
asked you"
But it is the question with me
father"
81 recognize no right that you have
to put such questions to me-"
81 may not have any right; but
am doing 1t Just the same. know
and we all know Just what the Gotham
Freight Traction company is. We
know that it is robbing the people
And for that reason l want to know
how deeply you are interested in It,"
go back to Gormly and find out!'
Numbered his father, intensely anger
cd at the young mans scathing de
nunciation.
mo. sir, I'm going to find It GU
from you before leave this room"