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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

pumped Inc down in a row OF children
far younger than l was to learn TO
make pOthOOks and trammels. think
I should have sulked at this il my
dear mother had not been OIL visit
to New Orleans. I wanted so much
to write to her that I tried very hard
to keep my pOthooks from wavering
and to make my p's and as with the
proper quirls. But Miss Prue believed
that child must spend just so long Il
time In learning to write, and she
would not let me put my letters to-
gether. SO in my playtime | tried
over and over again to join my letters
neatly until at last l could write my
mother little messages.
Valentines day is coming, Peggy,
said grandmother one day. why don't
you send Miss Prue valentine ana
let her see that you can write?
"NobOdy ever sent valentine on
plain white paper-they We're always
quite marvelously made-so together
we worked, my grandmother and l, cut
ting out gold hearts and silver arrows
and FASTING them in circle Oh large
foolscap sheet. In the middle / wrote
my little verse:
Dear Miss Prue,
love you.
could write II you'd let me too.
II took the greatest pains with all
NV letters. wrote Miss Prue's name
on the outside and tied my valentine
with blue ribbon.
Every st. Valentines day there was
Il postoffice box on the teachers desk
and the first thing she did was to give
us our valentines. Mine was the first
Miss Prue ever had. l saw her whole
face flush as she opened 1t. and | won
dered IL she were pleased or angry.
AT noon she called me to her desk
"'Why, Margaret she said, 'you nev
er could have written this!
"'Yes, ma'am, I did. and ! made tn"
verses too. I've been writing to my
mother all winter
"Miss Prue looked ut ME minute.
and then she said: I'm sorry that !
kept child who could write so we'll in
the lowest grade. and yet I am sure
that it was because Of this careful
training and practice that you learned
to form ydhr letters so evenly. To.
morrow you may sit with the upper
Glass;"
Weren't you proud. grandma" ask
ed Margaret. turning over the leaves
IF her own copybook with Toying looks.
Indeed I was. my dear. But l be-
ievc that Miss Prue was even proud
r, for years after. when | graduated
md my writing received the first prize.
he showed methe little yellow heart
trimmed valentine sent her long ago,
md again she praised my writing."--
Youths Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
No. 1222.-Prefix Puzzle.


Put the on the fire -
- the order.
You have brought me the lew gar
den -. | will give you a
s..s for it.
1t was pity that such wonderful
80 should suffer = -.
I know am =, but wait till
- the cause.
The was high, but wouldn'
800 = the agent for it.
l should not care for good 49,
If had to use - - to obtain it.
1t wasn't we'll to take the
and then beat =" so soon.
They have dragged the IL
vain and are beginning to ''''
The case was so 1t was
s....'s to carry it.
| did not that you shout:
.s... yourself by waiting on him
do not want to be =, but reall.
such an as those children
made on the table was not pleasant t
see.
Here is the =. Don't hurr,
.....s* yourself.-Youth's Com
paniOn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
History Made PaIatabls.

Joseph Salvador. the French histo-
rian. and Jules Sandeau. novelist,
made their meeting at public recep-
ton the occasion for dispute as to
the respective places which they occu-
pied In the world Of letters.
"rhe reading Of history Is like pill
1T needs the sugar coating to make 1t
palatable." argued the novelist.
"Ah. but II Is the ingredient which
cures. not the coating" remarked the
historian.
"Then let us divide honors." said
Sandeau. "for II II were not for my
sugar coating your historical facts
would dry on the shelves"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

am a compound word Of four sylla
bles.
Ny first is domestic animal.
Ny second Is an exclamation.
My third Is number.
My fourth Is the appendage Of AMI
mails.
The whole was formerly used in pris
ems to chastise the inmates.
Answer.-Cat o. nine tails.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby giyes notice mat =. =.
,as been duly appointed eNecuuh Of 'n'
ast will and testlment OF 100.
MARSHALL q. SrROUT, late otCan'on'
In the County Of oxford, deceased. Az PsIT'oG'
having demands against the estate Of 'A 49,, ~
reased are desired 10 present the same oi 'es' ~
,nent, and all indebted thereto are reqle'~' "
nake payment Immediately .rp,r,r
Jan 18th, 1911. PHIL Ky >'SI"''''
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
A Request.

~ shall never forget" says the emf
nent man Of wealth during the course
Of his little speech on How to Become
as I Am" II shall never forget how ]
saved my arst hundred dollars"
At this jurtture weary Individual
In the audience. who has heard this
story many times and has read II
many times more. interrupts:
"Well, II you can't forget it. for
heavens sake give the rest Of US 4
chance to."-Chicago Post
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

A we'll known judge entered vel
known restaurant. -.
"Wnl you try our turtle soup, sir"
asked the waiter.
81 have tried it," said the judge, "anc
my verdict IL that the turtle has proveo
| an alibi."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

When her child 10 10 danger . woman
will risk her life to protect II. No grea'
act of heroism or risk Of life Is necessary
to protect o child from Group. Give
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy aud al
danger lie avoided. For sale by all
dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
Aaelaultun.

No other human occupation opens 20
wide a field for the profitable and
agreeable combination Of labor with
cultivated thought AZ agriculture. Ere
long the most valuable Of all arts will
be the art of deriving comfortable
subsistence from the smallest area Of
Iand.-Abraham Lincoln.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

You are probably aware that pneu-
monia always results from cold, but
you never heard of cold resulting ID
pneumonia when Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy was used. Why take risk
when this remedy may be had for a
tritle? For sale by all dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
No. 1223.-letter Eniama.

NO. IZZS.-CetteT CHIgHd'
NV first is In mount. but not in ride;
Ny second is in groom. but not In bride
NY third is in you. but not in me:
NV fourth Is In nature. but not In tree;
NV fifth is in time. but not in song:
NV sixth Is In narrow. but not in long;
NV seventh is in idle. but not in play;
My eighth Is in night, but not In day;
Ny whole forms thing
That Is great and tall.
IT'S in every country
And admired by all.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

Sedentary habits, lack of outdoor
exercise, insufficient mastication OF
food, constipation, torpid liver, worry
and anxiety, are the most common
causes Of stomach troubles. Correct
your habits and take Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets and you will
soon be well again. For sale BY oil
dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
NOTICE

The subscriber hereby give notice va, ~
7as been duly appointed administrators u
he estate of rf-..,,
In the County Of Oxiori' dc,e4a'n, ~ sy,Ss
demands against the estate Of -aia d .pst
are desired TO present the same for se'!ens .Is
and all indebted thereto are re4lesIei " '''''
payment Immediately. ,.ptnW
Jan. 18th, 1911. JoHN =.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that =
has been duly appointed administrator o.
the estate of
SARAH J. DALE, late ot Paris
IN the County Of oxford, deceased, AMI Use;
bonds as the law directs. All persons hAHtl
demands against the estate Of said deceased ~
desired to present the same for settlement y.
All Indebted thereto are requested 70 nA'
payment Immediately. ..,..,.,,v
JAMES ;. WRIGHT, Aget:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
NOTICE.

m the District Court Of the Unite >IA'e' 'V' ~
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy
In the matter Of u...,,,,t,y
FRED Z. WING, ID ""NA'-f''
of Sumner, Bankrupt. ,.,-. &, The
To tho creditors of Fret C. wing, ID VIZ
County of oxford and district storer%il. ,,v o.,
Ian, A. ID. l9ll. the said FTeH 49, y, tho All,
ga. duly adjudicated bankrupt ana W. oso
meeting OF his creditors will be he'll ~ ,e p S'-
~ the Referee, No Market square >oIsl sc+k
On the sth day Of Feb, A. u. FL ~ 'C,Cdl,or
NAV attend, prove their claims, aPPo,u, :
trustee. examine the bankrupt, AMI u va -
such other business as may properly '0me
fore said meeting.
South Paris, Jan. Ii, 1911:
WALTER i. GRAY, .,.-
Referee IN BanEruI''
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
A Friendly Tin.

sapleigh-Would you-er-advise me
to-er-marry beautiful girl or sen
sible girl? Hammersley-Pm afraid
you'll never be able to marry either
old man. Sapleigh-Why not? Ham
mersley-Well, beautiful girl could
do better and a sensible girl would
know better.-Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
Mays Valentine 70 Papa.

Bsrt and Nell and Caroline
eit a-choosins valentines.
Laugh and whisper. nod ana WINK
Got q secret. s'pose they think
Can me babyi Sakes alive!
They forget I'm almost hve:
Guess I know whom love best
Well an Bert and all the rest.
Here's q pencil on the shelf.
Now I'll write one all myself.
ssThis n from your little May.
There, It says as plain as day
Loves you more than tongue can teii
CHATS what Charlie wrote for Neii|-
Loves you all the day and night.
All the dark and all the bright.
More than candy pink and nice.
Frosted cake or chocolate mice.
Now I know your eyes will shine
Cause you choosed my valentine"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
No. INSTRUMENTATION.

drop a letter and transposeo
Immortal Shakespeare asked. whats II
a name?"
Yet he himself upon the road to fame
Used as stepping stone the subtle art
OF naming characters to suit the part.
Thus in 1.-The Tempest" monstrous TWO
in truth
A missing links vicious, rude. I'M
couth.
than
Abou Ben Adhem. LOVES his fellowman
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

DISTRICT OF MAINE, S..
On this cit day Of January, 4. D. Bu =.
reading the foregoing petition, tits ''~
Ordered by the Court, that hearing n.
upon the same on the Bird day Of Nsrb ~
1911, before said Court at Portland. IN ala nv
tr!ct, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; AMI ~,
notice thereof be published in The Or
Democrat, newspaper printed 10 said Di.t5.,
and that all known creditors. and other persc,,
In interest, may appear az the aid dine ~,
place, and show cause. II any they have ~.
the prayer of said petitioner should ma ~ (.
granted.
And 1t is further ordered by the Conn ,h.,
the Clerk snail send by mail to all known 80 -
itors copies Of said petition ant this order a.
dressed to them at their places VI residence 4
stated.
Witness the Hos. CLARENCE HALE. Ina,
II the said Court, and the seal thereof AZ Pos
land. in said District, on the !lst day OF Jss
\. ID. 1911.
H.. 8. JAMES +. HEWEY. CLERK
true copy Of petition and order thereon
Attest: JAMES T.. HEWEY, Clerk
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

us that picture really work OF ar'T'
81 don't know" replied Mr.. Cumrox.
"But the story the dealer told me abou'
Il surely was"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

"Do you consider 1t sin to be rich?''
"No; at the present price OF living l
consider it impossible"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
Mo 1221-Charada

No. 1221.-Charade.
How short my first when pleasure has
full sway;
How long when pain and sorrow fill the
day.
How oft my second fills my first will
glee
Though on the morrow sad the reckoning
be,
My whole will tell you when my first h
past.
Useful no more till you reverse my last.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Liniment and bound on
to the affected parts Is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with lame back
or pains in the side or chest give 1t a
trial and you are certain to be more than
pleased with the prompt relief which 1t
affords. Sold by all dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
No. 1227.-Charade.

No. 1Z27.-Charade.
They met ofttimes in Java.
Again in far Algiers,
Amid tire plants OF TOTAL.
In days of bygone years.
Together in Honduras
They gathered cochineal,
But the sacred ties OF friendship
To them could ne'er appeal.
Each said: "We've met and parted
Where southern sunbeams shine.
But we are uncongenial.
He Is ONE TWO of mine"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

"But he's an awful flatterer."
II suppose he told you you were
pretty.
mo, he said you were."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest 70 the adies
10 solicited. Address: Editor HoAIAAx1nS'
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat. South Paris. He.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
THE LAND OF
PUzzLED0M,
No. 122o.-Riddles.

No. 122o.-Riddles.
/.
stand before Your house all day.
And yet carry much away.
II.
send you many words and news,
Yet am a home that none will choose
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

Each picture stands for word
There are as many letters in the words
as there are numbers under the pic
ture and us many words in the sen
tence us there are pictures.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
No. 1226,-Diamond.

No. 1226.-Diamond.
My first is Il cOnsonant. My SECOND
Is negative. My third is the outside
Of book My fourth is number
Ny fifth is Il letter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
KIDNEY
DISEASE
KILLS,

VI D the system, the cause OF most
Kidney, Liver and Blood troubles. 35
wears Of success. Write DR.. David Ken
nedy Co., Rondout, N. Y, for free sample
bottle. Large bottles $1.OO all druggists
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
Key to Puzzledom

Key to Puzzledom.
No. 12l2.-Primal Acrostic: Books
Cross Words: /. Bless. .. Order. 3
Ocean. 1. Knell. >. Shade.
No. 1213.--Charades: l. So low, solo
,. Heart ease. ). Muff. in, muffin.
No. 1214.-Acrostic: Menagerie. Omit
ted Words: Men. eager. niger, are, grim
ear. ram, image, ern.
No. 1215-Hidden COlors: Red, blue
pink. scarlet. gray.
No. 12l6.-Zigzag Puzzle: Breakfast
Cross Words: Baker. prize, fleet, feas
shirk. hoofs. heart. ashes. thumb.
No. 12I7.-Pudding Puzzle: Custard
cottage. rice. cornstarch. bread.
No. 121S-Anagram Spelling Lesson
|. Lilliputian. .. Omnipotent. B. Pro
miscuous. 4. Tempestuous. .. LeXi
cographer. 6. Constellation.
No. 12I9.-Mystic Ants: Servant. In
FAINT. slant. mendicant. truant, chant
-egnant. lieutenant.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

RidGle and Answer.
Take / from ~ and leave 20. An
swer.-Remove the middle mineral
from NIX.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

Cocaine which dulls the nerves never
vet cured Nasal Catarrh. The heavy
feeling in the forehead, the stuffed up
sensation and the watery discharge from
eyes and nose, along with all the other
miseries attending the disease, are put to
rout by Ely's Cream Balm. Smell and
taste are restored, breathing is made
normal. Until you try this remedy.
you can form no idea of the good 1t will
do you. Is applied directly to the sore
spot. All druggists, SOC. Mailed by
Ely Bros., So Warren Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

Optimist-Yes, sir, II you'll drink but
termilk three times day, you'll live ten
years longer.
Pessimist-But what's the use Of liv-
ing ten years lenger II you have to drink
buttermilk three times day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

Nathaniel Farnum late OF Woodstock, L.
ceased; will ant petition for probate there
OF ami the appointment OF \. Mont Chase 0,
some other suitable person a. aiminl.,au,
with the will anne ed OF the estate u sail le
ceased presented by Deborah A. Famum
widow
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

Lewis VI. urown late OF Paris deceased.
will, codicil and petition for probate lhereo,
presented by Nellie ;. Brown, the execulrlK
therein named.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
MILFORD j. Y SMITH, Bsbl,r,
ORDER OF NOTICE THERrov

Witness MERTON l.. KINBALL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

Boil one pint Of milk, and while warm
add one cupful of butter, one-half cupful
of yeast, one teaspooDful Of salt, and two
quarts Of flour. Let stand over night
then add two well-beaten eggs and one
half cupful of sugar. Roll out thin, and
spread with butter, sugar, cinnamon
and currants chopped fine. Roll up
closely, and slice across into one-inct
pieces; lay them on q buttered tin, fiat
side down, and let stand an hour before
baking.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

Mary Ann Warren late OF Hebron, deceased,
petition for order 10 distribute balance re
manning IN his hands present by Jane. A.
Flanders executor,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

Marcellus Y. Tucker late uf Mexico ,e
ceased; petition that John Y. Thompson %
some other suitable person be appointed a,
administrator OF the estate Of -aii ieceasei
presented by Frei \. Tucker, -On
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
Bread and Its Relations.
APPLE BREAD.

APPLE BREAD.
Peel, core and stew one pound Of juicy
apples. Mix with two pounds Of flour,
and as much yeast as for common bread,
and water to make . smooth dough.
Place In q warm place to rise, and let re-
main for twelve hours. Form into long
loaves, let rise again, and bake In quick
oven.
QUICK SWEDISH BREAD.
One quart of flour, three heaping tea.
spoonfuls of baking powder, one ball
teaspoonful of salt, three tablespoonful
of sugar, sift all together, rub In two
tablespoonfuls of butter, add cold sweet
; milk to make stiff dough to roll. Roll
out one.third of an inch thick, sprinkle
with three tablespoonfuls of sugar mixed
with cinnamon or nutmeg, and one cup
full of Toured currants. Roll up closely,
cut in slices an inch thick, lay on but
tered pan and bake in hot oven for ff.
teen to twenty minutes.
APPLE JOHNNY CAKE.
Take two cupfuls of corn meal, add
one teaspoonful of baking powder, one.
half teaspoonful of salt, one-third cupful
of sugar, and sweet milk to make thin
batter. Add three tart apples, thinly
sliced; mix we'll, and bake in moderate
oven for forty minutes.
RAISED CINNAMON ROLLS.
Take about half enough bread dough
to make an ordinary sized loaf, roll out
to one-half inch thick, spread with but.
ter, sprinkle generously with sugar and
cinnamon, then roll up closely and cut
across in inch-thick slices, lay those fia,
on buttered tin, let them stand unit
raised light, then bake like biscuit.
POTATO RUsK.
One cupful of mashed potato, one cup
full of sugar, one cupful of yeast, thre.
well-beaten eggs, mix and let rise unit
light. Then add one-half cupful of but
ter, and flour to make soft dough. Lei
rise, and when light mold into rusks anC
let rise again before baking.
HONEY GEMS.
Use one-half cupful each of honey anc
sugar, one-half cupful of butter, ont
egg, one cupful of cold water, two tea
spoontuls baking powder, two cupfuls o
flour. Stir all together thoroughly ane
flavor with lemon or vanilla. Bake in
hot oven.
BREAKFAST GINGER BISCUIT.
Mix together one cupful of molssses
one cupful of sour cream, one teaspoon
full each of soda and ginger. Add fiou
enough to knead, and roll out one-hal
inch thick, cut out with biscuit CUTIE
and bake. Serve warm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07
RREAKFAsT GINeER BISCUIT.

Mix together one cupful of molssses,
one cupful of sour cream, one teaspoon
full each of soda and ginger. Add -four
enough to knead, and roll out one-half
inch thick, cut out with a biscuit cutter
and bake. Serve warm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-07

Joseph II. Benson late Of sumner. deceased;
petition that James ; Wright Or zone other
suitable person be appointed A. admin,lra,0r
| of the estate of said deceased; presented By
Sarah 4. Benson, willow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-01-20
BAR ASSN. COMMITTEE
Discusses Resolutions Of Knox Bar for
New Law Court.

The committee of the Maine Bar AS
sociation to whom was referred the
matter of the resolution Of the Knox
County Bar Association for the inau-
guration of a new law court inde-
pendent of the nisi prius terms met
Thursday evening at the Augusta
House. A great difference of opinion
developed in regard to the matter
and no definite conclusion as to recon-
mendations was reached during the
evening. The session will be continued
Friday forenoon when it is likely that
some recommendation will be adopted
to be reported by the committee at
the adjourned meeting of the Maine
Bar Association which is set for 230
p. NJ. Feb. at the State House for
the purpose of discussing the recon-
mendation of the committee.
The members of the committee pres
ent ut the Augusta House Thursday
night We're Charles F. Libby OF Port
land, president of the National Bar
Association, Herbert NJ. Heath OF Au.
gusta. ]. o. Bradbury of Saco anu
Job H. Montgomery of Camden
Bertram l.. Smith of Patten who is
also a member Of the committe was
unable to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-01-20
A KNOX COUNTY SCHEME.
How Thompson's Opponents Propose
to Even Up Matters.

The Knox county Democrats who
are opposed to the appointment of
Rodney l. Thompson as judge of the
Rockland municipal court, feel quite
sure in their minds that he will be ap-
pointed and SO 1t is stated on good
authority that those who have opposed
his appointment will ask the Legisla-
ture to change the laws relating to
that court so that the position will
hardly furnish monetary compensation
sufficient to reward Mr.. Thompson for
giving up the time from his lucrative
law practice necessary to attend to the
business of the court.
AS will be remembered the Legis-
lature two years ago passed an act
prov iding that the county pay the SAL
airy of judge and recorder and fixing
the salary at $1,000. which is $500 in ex
cess of the old salary and providing
for a recorder. whereas formerly the
Judge did all the work. The new law
also increased the civil jurisdiction OF
the court from 5000 to $1,000. Now 1t is
proposed to put the court back on the
old footing and it is expected that
within a few days q bill will be intro
duced in the Legislature for that pur-
pose.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-01-20
BoWDoIN PRIZE SPEAKING.
Arthur n. Cole Wins the 1868 Prize
In a Close Contest.

Brunswick. Me. Jan. le-tSpecian.-
The 1868 prize speaking contest was held
in Memorial hall this evening. The speak,
ers did finely. After long deliberation
by the judges the decision was given 10
Arthur II. Cole The committee in charge
consisted of William Folsom Merrill
Chairman: Ernest Fified and Arthur H.
Cole. The judges were: Principal Her.
bert +. Cole 81 of the Bath High
School: Rev. Herbert p. Woodin of Au-
burn; aud Hon. Percival p. Baxter '9S
of Portland. The program:
"A New Avenue to the Public Mind"
Lawrence Mcfarland.
Criminals or Citizens Ernest Fifeld.
Music.
Bismarck, the Iron Chancellor"
Joseph White.
..Pocs Incompleteness." Arthur Cole.
Music.
Edward Mcdonald" William Merrill
Excused.
"A New Aristocracy, Earl B. Smith.
Music.
Decision of Judges