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Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12

Do you know that of al the minor all
men,s colds are by far the most danger
ous? It is not the cold itself that you
need to fear, but the serious diseases
that 1t often leads to. Most of these arc
known ~ germ diseases. Pneumonia
and consumption are among them. Why
not take Chambsslain's Cough Remedy
and cure your cold while you can? For
sale BY the Chas. b. Howard Co., South
Psris.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12

II you have trouble 10 getting rid oi
your cold you may know that you are
not treating 1t properly. There is no
reason why cold should hang on for
weeks and Il will not II you take Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy. For sale by
the Chas. II. Howard Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12

John w. Sickelsmitb, Greens bOro, Pa,
has three children, and like most chill
dren they frequently take cold. "We
have tried several kinds of cough medi
cine" he says, "but have never found
any yet that did them as much good al
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy" Fol
sale by the Cnas. d. Howard Co., South
Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12

]. Henry Peck emerged from the vot'
ing booth with . triumphant smile.
"This equal rights stunt is a great
business" he remarked to friend.
Then, glancing around carefully and
drawing nearer, be whispered: 81 voted
against my wife!
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12
Here's to your eyes.
Here's to your nose.
Here's to my mouth.
And down II goes!

Satisfaction" Is another joke game
that creates a good deal Of merriment.
Have all the company. grownups as
well as children. sent themselves cross
legged on the floor. When all are ar
ranged to look their best. tell them to
sit there until they are satisfied. and
you will see the cheapest looking lot
Of people you have ever laid your
syes on.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12

When You have rheumatism In your
foot or instsp apply Chsmberlsin's Lini-
ment and you will get quick telief. 1t
costs but . quarter. Why suhere For
sale BY the Chas. b. Howard Co., South
Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12
An Aecanted Story.

An Accepted Story.
"Quills has really had story accept.
ed at last" remarked journalist to q
colleague.
Surely not" was the rejOinder.
"Yes. He went home at o'clock
lhis morning with an awful yarn, and
his wife believed It,"
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12

Hewitt-What do you think Of this
suffragette business?
Jeweit-If 1t is carried to its logical
conclusion, 1t will result in woman put.
ting her money in her husbands name,
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12

The most common cause of insomnia
10 disorders Of the stomach. Chamber.
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets correct
these disorders and enable you to sleep.
For sale BY the Chas. h. Howard Co.,
South Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12

II don't like the way they reported
my speech" complained the now Con-
gressman.
why, they sprinkled In plenty OF
laughter and applause"
"Yes; but how about all them ges-
tures?"
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12
A COLD, LA GRIPPE THEN PNEU-
MONIA

10 too often the fatal sequence, and
coughs that hang on weaken the system
and lower the vital resistance. F0ley's
Honey and Tar Compound 10 . reliable
medicine that stops the cough promptly
BY healing the cause; soothes the 10.
famed air passages, and checks the cold.
Keep always on hand. Refuse substi-
tutes. A. E. Shurtleff Co., South Paris;
8. E. Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12
BACKAcHE ALMOST UNBEATABLE

OAOhAVuN AH8OoI UNn0ANAO0N
10 an almost certain result Of kidney
trouble. D. Toomey, s08 E. Olive st.,
Bloomington, III, says: ~ suffered with
backache and pains in my kidneys
which were almost unbearable. I gave
Folep Kidney Pills good trial, and
they done wonders for me. To-day I
can do hard days work and not feel
the effects.n A. E. Shurtleff Co., South
Paris; 8. E. Newell q Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12

~ try" said the fashionable poetess
"to dress my thoughts Of the day In ap
propriate garb."
"H'm!' said the critic, 81 suppose
that Is the reason why your verses hobble
60"
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12

Pinchly-We must reduce our living
expenses.
Mrs. Pinchly-We might cut out the
auto.
Pinchly-But then No wouldn't be
living.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12

Hubby new partner 10 never salts
fed. He wants every thing he sees.
Wifs-You must hurry and INTRODUCES
our daughter TO him.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12

Friend-Was your play much of q sue.
cessp
Author-Success? Why, the women
wept 90 that most OF them went home
with their true complexiops.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12

Borrows-I asked you for the loan Of
ten. This 10 only fve.
Leadsrs-I know Il 10, but that's the
fairest way-you lose Ave aad I lose
Ave.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12
Aorostic.

Ny fret IL In last: my second is in past:
My third is In grin: my fourth Is In pin:
Ny fifth Ia In pain: my sixth Is In gain.
The whole is q time when weather Is fins
Answer.-Spring.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12

"Aftsr am gone." be complained,
"people will begin to notice what / have
done"
"Well," his wife sadly replied, "if
they do II won't take them long"
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12
No 16s5-bshsadinos.

1. Behead n place where goods are
sold and leave that which a young
child will do when playing.
2. Doubly behead large country
and leave a large. strong cord.
3. Doubly behead to make an attempt
and get stronghold.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12
Nc. 1669-Charade,

My first you carry wherever you roam.
And rightly should you use It:
Ny second is a charming home.
And sad are those who lose II.
Oh. be my whole or you will never
Do aught that's wise or good or clever!
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12

Golden Thought.
An irreverent and illiterate English
man who has just returned from the
United States was heard to describe
the country the other day as "a hell
dollarado. ."-Iondon Punch.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator with the
will annexed Of the estate of
HARRIET II. CHASE late of Peru,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired TO present the Same for settle
ment, and sll indebted thereto are requested TO
make payment immediately.
Feb. 13th, 1912. GEORGE w. CHASE.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12

Willie-How does her father strike
your
Harold-He doesn't; / don't 70
around when he 10 at homo.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12
No. 1666.-charads.

My FIRST Is like q little girl,
Sweet lips and eyes and hair a-curi:
My seconds always on a fish
Except when he Is in dish:
My whole could hardly live and spare
Ny second. though he owns q pair.
But with my first I'm sure that he
Would feel himself indeed at sea-
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12
Joke Games.

II you are playing Jokes upon one
another. here's a good one. oher a
bit of candy or cnke to your neighbor
and repeat the following lines. making
motions to suit the words as you say
them:
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gyes notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate of
CARRIE A. HITLER late OF Paris,
In the County Of Oxford. deceased, and given
bonds 40 the law directs. All persons having de
desired 70 present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
Feb. 10th. 1919. WALTER L. GRAY.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12
HOW COLD CAUSES KIDNEY DIS
EASE.

EASE.
Partly by driving blood from the sur
face and congesting the kidneys, and
partly BY throwing too much work upon
them. Foley Kidney Pills strengthen
the kidneys, give tone to the urinary
organs and restore the normal action ol
the bladder. They are tonic In action
quick In results. Try them. A. E
Shurtled Co., South Paris; 8. E. Newell
& Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

bankrupts rettlon TOR Ulscnarge'
In the matter Of
Bankrupt.
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE. Judge OF the Die.
trict Court Of the United States for the D!stric,
of Maine:
r OUIs PICARD Of Rumford. in the County
IL OF Oxford, and State of Maine, IN sald
District, respectfully represents that on The
9Th day Of May, Last past, he was duly al.
Judged bankrupt under the Acts OF Congress re.
lating TO Bankruptcy; that he has duly .urren.
and has fully complied with all the requirements
Of said Acts and OF the orders Of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
wherefore he prays. That be may be decreei
9y the Court 70 have t fun discaarge from AZ
bankruptcy Acts. except such debts as are *.
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this s6th day Of February, A. ID; 1872.
LOUIS PICARD, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.
On this End day of March, A. d. 1872. on rc4d.
ing the foregoing petition, It is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be hsi
upon the same on the 18th day Of April, ). D..
l3ls, before said Court at Portland, In said De.
trict at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that no.
tice thereof be published In the oxford Demo.
crat, q newspaper printed In said District, and
that all known creditors, and other persons in
interest, may appear at the said time and p.4ce,
and show cause, II any they have. why the
prayer Of said petitioner should not be grsntei.
And II is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail TO all known crr'i-
itOrs copies of said petition and this order al.
dressed TO them at their places Of residence as
stated.
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE. Judge ~
the said Court, and the seal thereof, At POulani
In said District, on the End day Of March, 4. D.
1912.
Isl JAMES Z. HEWEY. Clerk.
A true COPY Of petition and order thereon.
41.i9 Attest: JAMES Y. HEWEY. CLERK
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12

Ne. 16e3-End Letter Change.
For cloth measure. now quite rare;
A woodland sprite Of pranxish air;
Tho last. q shade tree. declare.
To languish from distress Of mind:
Tho color Of the roses twined;
Sound Of a bullet. this defined.
A forward violence. hard to stem:
A light. hard cake-Jack's fond OF them
An artifce: a stratagem.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12
Recipes.
CANNED sALMoN CRoQUETTEs.

Open Q can Of salmon steak and drain
off all liquid; turn the salmon on It's
sue paper and let stand to drain thor
ougbly, then separate the fab into fiskes.
Mako . cup OF sauce with three table.
spoonfuis Of butter, ons-fourth . cup oi
sifted -four and one-fonrth teaspoonful.
each, of salt and pepper; add the faxed
salmon, mix without breaking up the
flesh more than 10 necessary. Spread
on q buttered plate and set aside to b.
come cold. Shape into croquettes; egg.
and. thread orumb and fry In deep fat.
Serve with peas or string beans and Gu
cumbers or sauce tartare.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12

No. f667-Rebus Puzzle.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-03-12
THE LAND OF
PuzzLEDOM.

Nc. f662-Riddi&
What In that which 10
The beginning OF eternity.
The end Of time and space.
The beginning Of every end.
The end Of every racer
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-16
Explained.

Explained.
A Young couple who had taken
a country cottage for the sum
mer were rather inconvenience
by the number of guests they had
to entertain. One evening one. of.
the party remarked to his host.
''Do you know, Fred, there's
something the matter with your
front gate? It took all my
strength to open it. Itneeds oil.
ing, or shaving, or something"
Neither, old man." said the.
host! tits all right. Every one
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-16

This is the biggest gun in the
world, and it will guard the big
gest canal-Panama- the ma
ton that has done the biggest
ditch-digging job on record.
From the muzzle of this can
non will come bullets" inn
mense projectiles 5 #. 4 in. long,
weighing 2,370 pounds, travelling
from the muzzle at velocity of
1900 feet per second.
It will take 1,176 pounds of the
ordinary, or smoking powder to,
fire one charge, but how that
bullet" will go!
If this cannon is aimed rightly
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-16

'Doyou believe in luck2' - f'Yes,
sir How else could I account for
the success OF my neighbors1
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-16

Santa Claus is ordered off the
streets of Kansas City for lying
to the children. Wonder if they'll
order Santa out of the houses for
it, too. Can't poor old Santa lie
anywhere?
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-16

the bullet" will travel Fl miles.
To go that far, the projectile
would have to reach an elevation
six miles high.
This gun could send its bullet
over Pixies Peak, Mount Blanc
and the Washington monument
if they were placed one on top of
the other.
It is a 16-ihch breech loader,
40 feet 29-10 inches long.
If one Of its projectiles ever hit
battleship at from 10 to 20
miles, there wouldn't be more
than splinters, and mighty small
ones; at that, left of the vessel.
that comes through that gate
pumps two buckets of water into
the tank p
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-08-21

Andres capsofuis, 524 w. Chi
cago ave-, robbed of $22 while
sleeping in Grant park. Bernard
Rathy, John Tuohy and Anthony
Samson arrested. Policeman
sawon of men leaning over Cap
sofuis.
Thomas Kneeland fined ST for
annoying passerby in rear theater
on S. State st. Judge Going paid
fine, as Thomas did not have it
and had to get to work early in
morning or he would lose new
job.
Arthur Baker, negro, held to
grand jury charged with break
ing into grocery store of Viii
liam Preis, 1888 w. Lake ST.,
stealing goods valued at $85, and
$26.55 cash.
Edward Ellis, g, 1926 Wilcox
ave-, jumped from rear of ice
wagon in front of Madison street
car at Madison st. and California
ave. County hospital.
Mrs. David BARLEY, 127 N.
Morgan ST., found dead in bed
at her home today. Gas.
Two men held up and robbed
w. w. Schultz, Pres. of Schultz
Cowan Lumber Co., of $500 and
some jewelry, at the east end of
22nd ST. bridge. Tony Delmagro,
1912 S. Wabash ave-, and John
Samson, 1922 Parnell ave-, ar
rested.
F. A. Harrington. plumber,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-08-21

two manuscripts Of plays while
attending school conducted by
Miss Daley.
Roseland theater, 1905 Mich
igan ave-, has been ordered clos
ed by building commissioner. Did
not comply with safety provisions
of ordinance.
Charles Heyburg, 1917 Maple
wood ave-, arrested charged with
having sent out fake" letters for
a dinner for Mayor Harrison.
Harold Whitaker identified
Heyburg as the man who gave
him letter for "Jack" Johnson,
negro pugilist.
Saloon license of Paul Schoop,
421, Wells St, has been revoked.
Benjamin Carpenter complained
that women entered saloon alone
and came out with man.
Erwin THESE, 3516 N. Irving
ave-, athlete, suing his wife, Mrs.
Viola THESE, for divorce.
Charges her with inhdelity, nam
ing Thomas Wilson.
Frank Maloney, iron nolder,
Pittsburgh, arrested charged with
robbing George A. Hart, 1854 w.
Park ave-, bartender, of $45 and
diamond stickpin valued at $50.
! Walter Guck, 1o, sentenced to
90 days in Jail for taking auto
belonging to patron Of garage
where he worked, and keeping it
out all night.
Robert Elsing, 10 N. Hoyne
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such a meeting must necessarily mean
to Edith Brennan, and how it would
affect our future relationship. This
was the thought that swayed and mas
tered me I had pledged myself to
avoid him, and indeed had used yer
means possible to that end. The time
was none too long. yet my mind once
thoroughly settled as to my duty to
her. became calm again, and conf
dent in the outcome. When Cation
entered, flushed and Yisibly excited
from what had evidently proven an ac-
rimonious controversy, / greeted him
with a smile.
You appear to have experienced diff
hculties In regard to details" ! said
%curiously.
There was much unnecessary talk, :"
he admitted, "but matters have been
at last arranged to the satisfaction Of
all concerned. You are to meet at
once, In the rear OF the big tobacco
shed, a spot entirely removed from OBJ
servation. ] have been compelled to
accept pistols as the weapons, as We
have nothing else here at all suitable
for the purpose-cavalry sabers being
far too cumbersome. Lieutenant Starr
chances to possess two %derringers ex'
aetly alike, which we have mutually
agreed upon. ] hope this Is satisfac
tory to you, Wagner
q am not precisely an expert but
that does not greatly matter. WIN cti
for B%rennan?"
Captain Moorehouse, rather against
his viii, / think"
Very well. Cation; ! am perfectly
satisfied, and am, indeed, greatly
obliged to you; yet before we go GU.
/ desire to speak a word or two witt
the utmost frankness." ] stood facing
him. my hand resting lightly upoI
the writing table. my eyes reading hi
expressive face. AS my second / wisl
you to comprehend fully my actions
and the motives that inspire them. ]
they are IN any way unsatisfactory y
your mind you may feel at perfect III
erty to withhold your services. I an
now. and always have been, oppose.
TO dueling; believe It wrong ia prir
ciple, and a travesty upon Justice; nu
it IS a custom of the South, "a reQglrg
ment among officers Of army, an
after what has just occurred betwee
Major Brennan aud myself / cannc
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h%onorably refuse any longer to 60 out
Major Brennan has deliberately placed
me IN a position where I cannot avoid
meeting him without losing all stand
ing ia my corps. / sought to escape,
but was prevented by accident; now
simply yield to the Inevitable. |
feel confident you win not m%isconstrue
these words; you surely know me suf-
hciently well so as not to attribute
them to cowardice. I shall face him ex-
actly in accordance with your ar
rangements, asking nothing upon my
part, yielding him every satisfaction
he a possibly deslre-but I shall
fire in the air"
He stared at me in~credulously, his
face a perfect picture Of amazement.
"But, Wayne" he stammered, ARE you
aware that Major Brennan is an ex-
pert with the pistol? that he holds the
Sixth Corps trophy? DO you realize
that he goes out deliberately intending
to kill your"
Il was not posted as to the first fact
you mention, but have never enter.
tanned the slightest doubt as to the
other. However, they do not in the
least affect my decision. Yet / do not
desire you to suppose that l am at all
quixotic in this-there is a personal
reason why ! am perfectly willing to
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-03-28

risk my life rather than iniure Major
Brennan"
His troubled eyes studied me intent
Iy, and then his face suddenly bright
ened with a new thought. Wayne"
he asked, placing his hand upon my
arm Familiarity, "is It Mrs. Brennan 2"
For an instant I hesitated, but his
manly, honest countenance treasured
me. Between us only, It is," / an
swered gravely; but not the slightest
blame attaches to her"
Il dc not wholly understand" he
said at last, yet I do not doubt you
may be perfectly right in your de-
cision." He extended his hand Inn
pulsively. Il know you to be a good
soldier and a true gentleman; l will
stand by you. Wayne, but I pledge this
If he takes advantage t%reacherOus-
ly, and you fall Gas God forbidD ! will
face him myself; and when / do. there
will be no firing in the air"
/ do not remember that we spoke
save once, while we passed out
through the orchard field where the
big tobacco shed stood. Not until we
turned the corner of the great ram.
shackle building. which in other and
more prosperous days had been dedi
Gated TO the curing Of the leaf. did
we perceive any signs Of the presence
Of our antagonists, They were stand
Ing upon the further side, directly op
posite the door. and both bowed slight
ly as we approached. The Captain
came toward us slowly.
1T is to be greatly regretted, gen
Ltlemen," he said, with ceremonious pc
likeness. that we have no surgeon
with u.s.. However, neither c%ontestan
has any advantage in this respect
Lieutenant Cation, may / ask if the al
rangements as already completed hay.
proven satisfactory to your princI
pal2"
Entirely So"
Then If you viii kindly step thi
way a moment we win confer as {
certain details"
Brennan was leaning in negligen
attitude against the side OF the build
ing. his eyes fastened upon the ground
/ the blue smoke Of a cigar curled Ia,
nv above his head. glanced towar
him, and then sought TO amuae myse.
watching the queer antics Of a gra
/ squirrel on the fence rail beyond.
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for Captain Wayne" be said clearly,
IF he win accept my services. More
over" he added, with a Significant
glance at Brennan. u do this as a
friend, and with full confidence that I
I'M upon the right side in the quar-
rel"
For a moment no one spoke, Bren-
nan biting his mustache to keep back
the words he burst not utter. Then
Cation turned to. me.
IF you win retire to the library,
Wayne. / Will arrange this matter with
whoever may represent Major Bren-
man,
With a slight formal bow to those
present / quilted the room.
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eYNoPsIs.

- +ort
The story opens ~ 2 CQnteQsIate S
Lee imparts 20 capt wayne en- any
Messa6e 70 Lohhhtteet Aeeone ~
bersJ craig an ga army scout Ma-aaS,4f,
the lines OF the enemy and m we 9t[s
ntas Wayne la tAheh LOT IcuTt 4,
lsel anu gouhA hur Oh T,erg
eiN,en WE en1tse Sle ~ ~ ne
uHl aLsellpes 19 $500 b-,ngb
L4 susyllln ahu Sralt2 anG Nv
w e.o Tbev
Lfs pltne Noltl atg Igie etouJr. h,
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cro BIZ c~oNTINUnD)
when neeeher aHoIIered.n

Coming home from the morning
service one Sunday Dr. Beecher threw
himself on a lounge and said. In a tone
Of deep detection: II believe that was
the worst sermon / ever preached, 4"
one Of his daughters protested that
she had seldom heard him when he
was more energetic. "Oh. yes" was
the impatient reply, When haven't
anything TO say ] always holler."-The
Outlook
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-03-28
CHAPTER xxxv.
Tho Last Resort Of Gentlemen.

The Last Resort Of Gentlemen.
I found the library deserted, and
paced the floor for fully half an hour
before Cation appeared. stung as /
had been by Brennan's harsh, uncall-
editor words, / yet shrank from the
thought that I must now meet him in
deadly combat. It was no fear Of
personal injury that troubled me; In
deed I do not recall giving this the
slightest consideration, for my mind
was altogether concentrated upon what
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-03-28

any time. But | am unfortunate here
in having no officer Of my army pres
ent. and hence can name no sec
ond."
DOUBTLESS d oe theEo gontlcmcn
win consent to serve" he said, his
face Frightening al my reioinder.
Some one hastily pushed a way 10
the front, and Lieutenant Cation, pale
but determined. stood at my shoulder.
1T win afford me pleasure 70 act
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-03-28

"A French paper says that a New
Zealand chief had just taken up bis
residence upon a piece Of land, his
right to which was contested; n
have got an undoubted titlo 70 the
property" he observed. "aa 4 ate the
preceding owner"