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The Washington times., 1912-10-04
Traffic Gain
Shown by l. c. C.Reports

Reports compiled by the Bureau of
Railway Economies from reports Of the
Interstate Commerce Commission, COW
erine more than 5000 miles. show in
creases in the volume OF freight traffic
in nearly all sections Of the country.
The increases in net revenue were not.
however, universal. For the Eastern
group of railways the increase over
July. 1911. was 1913 per cent. or S2.0l Der
mile OF line per day: for the Western
group 1914 per cent, or s1.29 per mile OF
line per day. The net revenue OF the
Southern group decreased 5.5 per cent,
or IL cents per mile Of line per day.
The Washington times., 1912-10-04
Will Be Examination
For Cadet Officers

Fifty-three high school boys will ap-
pear before Capt. b. r. Ross at
o'clock this afternoon to take ex-
animation for commissions In the COM
panies OF the high school regiment. Nc
Kinley Manual Training. with twenty,
will send the largest number. Western
has seven candidates, Central eleven,
Business ten, and Eastern FIVE.
Only four took the examinations for
regimental commissions "Wednesday
afternoon. There are seven regimental
officershlps, but outside of the colonelcy
none is much desired by the high school
BOYS who would rather be a company
commander than a regimental adtu-
tant. ..y or.
The Washington times., 1912-10-04
kVATR|CE
IN CAPITAL WILL
FLY AGAIN TO-DAY
Miss Miller's Maiden Flight
Yesterday Witnessed
BY 200 Persons.

Miss Bernetta A. Miller, the pretty
young woman In the employ OF the
aeroplane pilot. who made her first
flight at College Park. Nd. yesterday
afternoon at b:45 o'clock, will fy again
this afternoon between 1 and 9 o'clock.
provided the atmospheric conditions are
fit.
The flight made by Miss Miller yester-
day was witnessed by 200 persons. She
is the first aviatrice 10 make a flight
about washington. Harriet Quimby.
killed at Boston three months ago. and
Matilda Moisant had visited Washington
a number of times. but had never hown
here. Mrs Moisant has retired from the
game For her first six months Of flying
she received a salary of $500 week,
The Washington times., 1912-10-04
Speaks for Exhibit.

New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
ner on "The World in baltimore MIS-
sionary Exhibit to be held in that
city between October 25 and November
30: Scenes showing the life of foreign
peoples which the gospel ia now being
spread will be seen at the exhibit,
~ hich fs expected TO be Of the highest
educational value.
The Washington times., 1912-10-04

A smoker and social evening will
be given by the Old Dominion Boat
Club at its club house on october IL.
The Washington times., 1912-10-04

had saved quite a.neat sum she quit the
game e..
Miss Miller gets a. good salary from
the Moisant people. She IN assured so
much week. and then SO much addl-
tonal for every flight she makes.
the Moisant school that has been opened
at College Park. also made a flight at
College Park Yesterday.
william Kabitzke. of the Wright Com
pany. took the Baby Wright speed ma
chine up for a short spin over the field.
The Washington times., 1912-10-04
Tenleytown Residents
To Plan improvements

Estimates for public improvements in
the territory covered by the organiza-
tion will be considered at meeting OF
the Citizens Northwest Suburban As
ISOLATION in Masonic Hall. Tenleytown.
Tonight Reports OF officers and COM
mittees also will be presented.
The Washington times., 1912-10-04

and can make your teeth sound
and strong without causing you
any pain. See me today and let
your teeth troubles.
The Washington times., 1912-10-04
To Initiate Candidates.

Government Printing Office Council
No. 2l1. National Union. meets tomorrow
night at s O'Clock In the Typographica
Temple In G. street northwest, to init.
ate a number OF candidates. A program
of music will be given at the close Of
the initiation. and a buffet luncheon
will lbe served.
The Washington times., 1912-10-04

the night Of its introduction. The mat
ter Will be passed at the next meeting.
The funeral of n, Miliard Kite took
place from Christ Episcopal Church at
II o'clock this NOR ming. the services be-
ing conducted by the Rev. william
jackson Morton. Burial was In the
acted as pallbearcrs: Edward 8. Lead
beater. Harry Kite. Harry Gist. Edward
Howell. Samuel Luckett, and Alfred
Thomson.
A decree was entered In the corpora
ton court TODAY in the suit Of Robert
II. and Margaret Kelly. his wife, against
w. II. p. Kelly and others. confirming
the report of Gardner l.. Boothe, COM
missioner OF sales. made at public auc-
tion on September q. and providing for
enty. died early this morning after q
long illness. The body was removed TO
Wheatley's chapel. from which place the
funeral will take place.
The following sales Of property have
been made through Edward J. F1em-
ing. real estate dealer: To Jacob Har-
rison by ]. Johnston Green, 1880
square feet Of ground on Madison
street. between Colum bus and WASH
ington streets; to Mrs. Honora MUIR
two story brick dwelling at 21S North
Royal street. L..
A smoker and social evening will
be given by the Old Dominion Boat
Club at its club house on october IL.
The Washington times., 1912-10-04
FIRE -DYNAMTTING
SUSTAINEDBY COURT
Suit Against Town Of Warrenton Is Decided by Aexan-
dria Courts Against Citizen Whose Building
b. Was Blown Up

appropriation could not be passed on
the night Of its introduction. The mat
ter will be passed at the next meeting.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01
Best Time to Cut Hay.

A bulletin on the influence OF the time
Of cutting on tho yield and composition OF
hay 10 at hand. This report Is issued BY
tho Agricultural Department Of the uni
versity of Leeds, England, and since the
conditions in their territory and those Of
Maine closely approximate, We may,
while on the subject Of haymaking, note
their conclusions.
The study Of two years hay oropa iu-
dicates that the composition Of the hay
steadily changes throughout tho period
commonly covered by tho hsymaking
season, and the nature Of the change de-
pends to some extent upon the character
OF the season. In the summer OF 19O8,
when the climatic conditions favored
steady growth, there was Q steady pro-
duction of albuminoids and fibre, and .
considerable assimilation Of aah ingredi-
ents, notably silica. In the following
summer the effects of q severe climatic
setback in the latter part OF Juno were
seen In an almost complete suspension
Of growth, and notably In the production
of slbuminoids. In both seasons there
Was q steady fall all around In the diges.
tibility Of the hay, which In the end more
than oounterbalanced tho increase IN
weight OF crop.
In both seasons the best results were
obtained by cutting about the beginning
Of July. A fair amount Of latitude In the
time Of cntting-say . week or ten days
may be allowed, however, without sert.
ously impairing the nutritive value oi
the crop. There was evidence, neverthe'
less, in each year, Of appreciable deteri'
Grafton after the middle OF July.-C.G.
Freer, In Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01

started home Billy sat on the front
peat. He drove with the hitching strap
tied to the railing Of the dashboard.
fourished the whip and yelled with de-
light. At first Sinton laughed with
him, but by the time he left Elnora
with several packages at her gate he
was looking serious enough
Margaret was at the door as they
drove up the lane. Sinton left Billy
In the carriage, hitched the horses and
went to explain to her. he had not
reached her before she cried. "Look,
Wesley. that child! You'll have run
awayr'
Wesley looked and ran. Billy was
standing in the carriage slashing the
mettlesome horses with the whip.
"See me make 'em gor' he shouted
as the whip fell second time.
He did make them 90. They took
the hitchins post and few fence pal
lngs, which scraped the paint from .
wheel. Sinton missed the lines at tho
arst effort, but the dragging post I'M
peded the horses, and he soon caught
them. He led them to the barn ana
ordered Billy to remain in the carriage
while he unhitched. Then leading
Billy and carrying bis packages he en-
tered the yard. =.
"You run play a few minutes, Billy"
he said. "I want to talk to the nice
lady"
The nice lady was looking rather
ptupefied as Sinton approached her.
"Where In the name Of sense did
you get that awful childT she DC.
manded. Her husband told her Billy's
story.
Hes half starved. ! want to wasn
him and put clean clothes on him and
give him some supper" he said.
"Have you got anything to put On
himTs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01
CHAPTER xl.

Wherein Mrs. comstoek and Mrs. sIn.
ton Clash Over Billy.
@INTON sat still. At last Billy,
IN tired of the swing, came to him
and leaned his slight body
against the big knee.
"Am ] going to sleep hereT he asked
"sure you are" said sinton.
"Where can he sleep7" he asked Mar
garet.
"I'm sure I don't know" she an
swered. -.
"Oh. ! can sleep ist any place." said
Billy, ION the floor or anywhere. Home
I sleep on pas coat on store box, and
Jimmy and Belle they sleep on the
store box too. l sleep between them
SOS l don't roll of and crack my head.
Amt you got a store box and a old
coatT
sinton arose and opened a folding
lounge. Then he brought an armload
of clean horse blankets from closet.
"These don't look like the nice white
bed lIttIs boy should have, Billy he
said, "but we'll make them do. This
will beat store box all hollow" -
Billy took long leap for the lounge
When he found It bounced he proceed
ed to bounce until he was tired. BY
TINT time the blankets had to be re'
folded. Wesley had Billy take one end
and help, while both Of them seemed
to enjoy the Job. Then Billy lay down
and curled up In his clothes like little
dog. But sleep would not come. Fl
ually he sat up. He stared around rest
lessly. Then he arose. went to Sinton
md leaned against his knee. Sinton
picked up the boy and folded his arms
around him. Billy sighed in rapturoui
content.
THAT bed feels 30 lost Ike" he said
Jimmy always jabbed me on one side
and Belle on the other, and 30 knew
l was there"
Billy slid from Sinton's arms and
walked toward Margaret until ht
reached the middle Of the room. Their
he stopped and at last sat on the door
Finally he lay down and closed hil
eyes. "This feels more like my bed
II only Jimmy and Belle was here Il
crowd up a little so 1t wasn't 20 alon'
like"
won't do. Billyr asked sinton II
l a huaky voice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01
fro BE CONTINUED
TESTING Tsa by Burning Il

Testing Tsa oy burning "
II bought tea the other day ut Jap
anese store" said the young house
keeper. 'Tbe proprietor saw that had
doubts about the quality. 70 he dnrted
back to the rear Of the store ! expect
ed him to return with cup OF steam
Ing ten. but be brought Q small ash
tray and mitch He threw a pinch OF
tea into the tray. touched 1t with .
lighted match and watched It burn
Then be applied the same test to an
other brand OF tea that had claimed
my half hearted allegiance The nrst
sample showed only a small nnke OF
ashes, the second three times as much
"'Whlch shows. said he. thnt the
drst tea IL the best That is an infal'
lible test The better the tea the fewer
the ashes. invite all my customers I"
test tea that way before buying
II took the ashless tea. OF course
Since then I have wondered what the
average American grocer would say II
bis customers should apply q lighted
match to their tea canister before CIV
Ing an Observation-Disclosures Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01
r.iiIns thu Time In Turkey.

In Turkey the watch and clock are
extremely rare. and big crowd OF per.
sons could be rounded up on the street
without finding q watch among them.
but the natives have an exceedingly In
genious way Of approximating the time
and some Of them hit It with consider
able accuracy. They locate two caro''
nal points Of the compass and then.
folding their hands together IN such o
manner that the foreangers point up
ward and in opposite directions. they
observe the shade cast In the morn
Ing or evening at certain known hours
one Hnger or the other will point d.
rectly at the sun. A comparison OF the
two shadows will determine the hours
between Another system followed IN
that country and some others OF the
orient Is to observe the eyes OF q cat
Early In the morning and evening the
pupil Il round At 8 and 8 o'clock II u
oval. and at noon It consists OF . mar
row slit-Bunalo Express
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01
dragging at Billy - Elnoea pulled
back. but Mrs. Sinton was before them,
her eyes flashing.

dragging at Billy a. Elnofa pulled
back. but Mrs. Sinton was before them.
her eyes flashing.
"Kate Comstock, you think you are
mighty smart, don't your she cried.
II amt in the lunatic asylum, where
you belong. anyway" said MrA Com
stock. II am smart enough TO tell .
dandy boy when see him, and I'm
good and glad to get him. III love to
have himw
well. you won't have him" ex'
claimed Margaret sinton. THAT boy
is Wesley's. BE got him and brought
him here. You can't come In and take
him like that. Let 60 Of himr'
Wesley sinton appeared behind Mar
garet In the doorway. and she turned
to him. make Kate Comstock let 90
Of our boyr she demanded.
"BIlly. she wants you now" said
Wesley Sinton. "She won't whip you.
and she won't let any one else. You
can have stacks Of good things to eat
ride In the carriage and have q great
time. Won't you stay with us1"
Billy drew away from Mrs. Com
stock and Elnora.
he faced Margaret. bis eyes shrewd
with unchildish wisdom. Necessity
had taught him to strike the hot Iron.
to drive the hard bargain.
"Can I have Snap to live here a.
waysT he demanded.
"Yes, you can have all the dogs you
want" said Margaret Sinton.
"Can sleep close enough SOS can
touch your
"Yes. You can move your lounge
up 30 that you can hold my hand"
said Margaret.
'Do you lovo me nowr questioned
Billy.
It'll try to love you II you are
good boy" said Margaret.
'1Then I guess I'll stay" said Billy.
walking over to her.
Out In the night Elnora and her
mother went down the road in the
moonlight, and every few rods Mrs.
Comstock laughed aloud.
Mother, don't understand you"
Sobbed ElnOra.
"Well. maybe when you have gone
TO high school long you WILL" said Mrs.
Comstock. Anyway, you saw me
bring Mag Sinton to her senses. didn't
your"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01
satIsfxlna Honor IN india.


They had q peculiar way Of going
into bankruptcy among the Marawaris
in India. now unhappily giving way to
the less picturesque method Of the
white man. When q man could not pay
bis bills he would summon bis cred
itors. They were ushered into q room
In which the thakur. or household god.
was enshrined. but covered up with q
cloth and with the face turned to the
wall In order that II might not witness
the scene that was to follow. The In
solvent would then, in garb Of mourn
Ing. lie on the door. presenting his
hack to bis creditors. who. on Q given
signal. would fall on him with shoes
and slippers and belabor him TILL theif
wrath was exhausted The beating
finished, honor was declared 70 b
satisfied all around
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01
The Criterion o. Danger.

The Duke Of Wellington once drove
Sir George Warrender from Windsos
In his carriage. The duke drove 20 to
riously that Sir George, dreading svesy
moment chat q terrible collision would
occur. besged him not to drive % INST
"Pooh. poohr' said his grsea .Wness
there 70 no fear there y no danger.
my dear duke" replied sir 0sosgs,
III fear is the criterion Of danger fos
heavens sake stop and let me get oufs
for I was never in such funk IN my
ufAr-Londou Mail
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE

No. PA. l6o ACRE FARM, 10 acres pine, hem.
lock. birch, oak. poplar and maple. From l.2
10 miles from market, estimated 10000 feet
pine, 10000 feet hemlock. IS cords white birch,
800 cords hard wood and $1,000 feet oak and
maple All farming tools included. viz.: NOW.
Ing machine, horse rake, plow. bSrrows, 2-horse
farm cart, disc harrow, and small tools. Also
creamery, sap buckets and telephone stock. 300
apple trees, 100 barrels Baldwins this season
with hill crops. Cuts 30 tons hay; four spring
watered pastures. Dwelling Of 10 finished
rooms, carriage house. Ice house. barn Ssx65
feet. running spring water Buildings newly re-
paired and painted inside and out. Farm win
be sold at q sacrifice. Price $4,000. Easy terms
No. 23S. NICE ONE AND ONE-HALF.
STORY SINGLE TENEMENT, S-room resi-
dence In fine repair. Also q stable 25xS0 feet,
with stalls for horses; split stone cellar, hen
house. Also two water services 70 dwelling Of
best spring water. There are three acres of
land included which can be utilized for several
very desirable house lots. This will appeal to
one wanting q house In South Paris. Price
5000.
The Dennis Pike Real Estate Agency,
Tel. 35-3 NORWAY, NE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01
Not Afraid.

Recruiting Omcsr--You realise tne
danger before youi you are not afraid
Of having horses shot under youf SocS
ety Recruit-Aei I had two motor
boats explode under me. three autos
start over me and IN asroplsns tan
With me during the past social season
alope.-Puck.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01
CHAPTER X.
Wherein Billy Creates q aensation In
the Slnton Home.
GENE STRATT0N.PORTE
Copyright 1903. BY Doubleday. Page
q Co.

| Whoroin Billy Creatos . oehsat'on u
the sInton Home.
G7HILE Billy lunched sinton call
IM ed up the different depart
ItV ments and notified the proper
V authorities. ending with the
Women's Relief association. He SEN
| q basket Of food to Belle and Jimmy
bought Billy a pair Of trousers and
shirt and went to bring Elnora.
why, Uncle wesley" cried the girl
Where did you find BillyT
1--WE adopted him for the time being
| II not longer" replied Sinton.
"Where did you get him~ Queriet
the astonished Elnora.
well. young woman" said Sinton
..Mr. Brownlee told me the history Of
your lunch box. 1t didn't seem 80 fun
ny to me as 1t does to the rest Of them
so l went to look up the father Of Bill
ly's family and make him take care Of
them or allow the law to do 1t for him
1t will have to be the law"
Hes deader than anything" broke
In Billy. HE can't ever take all the
meat any more"
"Biilyw gasped Elnora.
Never you mindr' said Sinton. "A
child don't say such things about fa
ther who loved and raised him right
When 1t happens the father alone Is tt
blame. You won't hear Billy talk like
that about me when I cross over"
"You don't mean you are going t.
take him to keep!'
'Tn soon need help" said Sinton
BILLY will come in Just about right ter
years from now. and If raise him III
have him the way want him"
"But Aunt Margaret don't like boys
objected Elnora. "She won't want him
In her home"
"In our home" corrected Sinton-
"What makes you want himT mar.
yeled Elnora.
God only knows" said Sinton. "Bil-
" amt so beautiful, and he amt 30
smart. 1 guess it's because he's 80
human. My heart goes out to him."
$50 did mine," said Elnora. Il love
him. I'd rather see him eat my lunch
than have 1t myself any time"
"What makes you like himT asked
Sinton.
"Why, / don't know" pondered El-
nora. Hes 50 little, he needs SO
much. he's got such splendid grit and
he's perfectly unselflsh with his broth
er and sister! But we must wash him
before Aunt Margaret sees him l
wonder If mother
You needn't bother. I'm going to
take him home the way he is," said
Sinton. 81 want Maggie to see the
worst Of It."
"rm afraid began Elnora.
$50 am l." said Slnton. "but I won't
give him up. He's taken a sort Of grip
ON my heart. I've always been crazy
for boy. Don't let him hear u.s."
Don't let him get killedf' cried Ell
nora. During their talk Billy had
wandered to the edge Of the walk and
barely escaped the wheels Of passing
automobile in an effort to catch a
stray kitten TINT seemed in danger.
Sinton drew Billy back to the walk
ind held his hand closely. When they
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01

When dressing poultry do not waste
the feet. Place them In boiling water
for . few minutes, and the skin and nails
will come of easily. They make . de-
licious bit Of soup or jelley.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01

II often takes lumpy ground years to
get over ono time OF working it when too
vet. Can't afford that. We need the
use of every foot OF our land.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01
A Dresdnouaht,

II was talking to Diggby this morn
INK about the latest Drsadnought Hs
didn't appear to b much Interested
II should think noti Dfggby married
one"-Birmingham AgsHefaA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01

We should not complain when We
think the other fellow has better 1oo
than we; rather lot % rejoice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01

wierLThs trouble With Harduppsh b
that be doesn't meet his obligafionA
WaRY-Meet thsmi Hs wouldn't rec
,enIse than II bs dN.-PhiladelphiA
Recocd
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01

Grandfather's traits often ruin bis I'M
seen grandson years after he himself 10
dead. What kind Of grandsons do you
want?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01

Life 70 short and We have never ~
much ums for giaddenins the hearts a
those who are travelling the dark 3ouzs
ney with %. Oh. b swift b love-
make haste 70 b kindi-AmjeL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPRED THE PLow."

on practical Agricultural topics
Ia solicited. Address al communications n
tended for shis department to HMRY D.
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem'
ocrat, Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01

CIT lD;E the only ladies' shoe dressing .nai a..
positivey contains Gil Barks ana folsnes, .s
and chidren's boots and shoes shines without ruo-
Nina. asc. ~f2EHCH GLOSS" ioc.
SfaR combination for c;e,ains and ! polishing "a an
Kinda Of russell or tan shoes, l0c DANDY size, Iss.
BABY Ellie combination f1r EehntenRes Rss,~r.s ~no
~, and i,s,re 10 all black shoes. Polish with
brush or cloth, 10 cents. -EIirE s'zs, 70 cents.
dealer doesn't keep the kind you yst SC no y, Us
the price IN stamps for ial SIZE r.eka c0 e k'' '
,o.,a Aisanv Street, Cambridge, Mass.
n OIesi and Largest Man.fdefx'e1s
SAos Polish<s IN tse iPor!a.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
rbs subscribers hereby give nooe snls az isst
h,ye been duly appointed executors Oh 'ne iAS'
will and testament OF ,. -, paru.
4, ,,. counsv Of oxford, deceased. ana gwen
hnn.,s rus "a the law directs. All persons osVns
sSainss the estate Of said deceased a,S
desired 10 present the same Tor se1Sd"e % msls
All indebted thereto are roQuos'o1
payment immediasely. oroRar w. HALL.
CHARLES A. HALL. =,
Sept l7th, 1919.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01
&C One Portland and On Round
UU Way New York UIU Trip

Portland Line Service
Leave Franklin Wharf
Portland, week days at
Up. m, Sundays sp. m,
returning leave Boston
daily at Up. m. Steam
ships II. 3. Fuller or
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01
Eastern Steamship Corporation

ss.,nr cTr.,.c,,,0I Steamers leave Frank.
MAINE SieAMShIr lin Wharf Tuesdays,
LINE direct between Ihursdsys and satur-
Portland and New York uHse "'o-'" r. W.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01

Steamer Monhegan
leaves Portland on
Tuesdays, Tuesdays
and Saturdays at ] am.
for Rockland and inter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-01

Wherein Mrs. comstoek and Mrs. sIn.
ton Clash Over Billy.