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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25

Quimby Millett and family have moved
into their new house on High Street.
Quite a number from this place at
tended the drama and dance at Otisfield
Gore Friday evening.
Perley French is building new camp
on the shore of Lake Thompson.
Roy Edwards is away on hunting
trip.
DR.. Haskell is piping water from a
we'll at the upper end of High Street to
his residence.
News has been received here Of the
marriage of Hortense Wood Of this town
to Fred Stone Of Lynn, Mass.
Harold Hall, who is attending Colby
College, spent the weekend with his
parents
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25
West Lowell.

Mrs. Eliza Lord came home from hel
visit to her daughter, Mrs. W. s. Fox,
with bad cold, which Is still troubling
her.
A. w. Fox Is suffering with bad I'm.
ger, which was crushed In the mill.
Wendell McAllistsr started for Dan.
vers, Mass, last Wednesday for visit.
Mrs. Fred Noble of Brockton, Mass,
spent few days with her mother, Mrs.
Joan McAllister, who Is confined to the
bed with illness.
w. s. Fox Is very III with rheumatism.
r. A. LeBaron Is at Sweden doing the
chores for his brother, II. A. Lebanon,
while he and his wife are away visiting.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25
North Buckfleld.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Bessey and Mr.. and
Mrs. Hsrmon Morse spent their wedding
anniversary Nov. 1S) at C. A. Bonney's,
East Sumner.
Vinton Keene has sold his farm 10
Charles Buck.
Several from this place attended Pc.
biological meeting at Lewiston.
The first deer shot In this vicinity was
by Thomas Record.
Schools In town closed Nov. 81 for q
weeks vacation. The Brock will hold
an entertainment and box supper.
Mrs. Hyer Is cleaning house for Mrs.
NJ. A. Warren.
Jim Robinson is visiting at F. <.
Heald's.
Mr.. aud Mrs G. A. Holmes were in
Lewiston recently.
Mrs. j. E. Mayhem 10 still confined to
the bed. Her foot Is very painful.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25
Not Welcome.

At meeting of the Iowa Retail Liquor
Dealers Association in Cedar Rapids the
State w. G. T. U. corresponding secre-
tary contributed TO one OF the daily pa
pers an address of welcome" which, ac-
cording to the local press, was one of the
chief topics of conversation among the
liquor people. 1t said:
at is quite usual in greeting body TO
enumerate its accomplishments and tell
Of its worth and standing. Courtesy to
the individual somewhat embarrasses US
here. Shall we greet you as those who
wreck homes, debsuch manhood, prosti-
tute womanhood, disgrace and impover.
ish childhood? Shall we greet you as
those who place upon the taxpayer the
heaviest burden in caring for the results
of your traffic?
"Your position in community is quite
peculiar. We fail to find city that emu
merates among its advantages its saloons.
The commercial club of our city adver-
tises our manufacturing plants, our
churches, our schools and colleges, but
never once have the thirty-two saloons
of the city been urged as q reason for
Industries to locate here.
"Any business Is judged by Its results.
Some time since Cedar Rapids had a
manufacturers week. Every business
in the city save yours exhibited its wares.
Yet your ambition is to be classed as a
line Of legitimate business. The pump
manufacturers and wood finishing con-
Germs exhibited their contributions to
comfort and esthetic pleasure. The
clothing manufacturers gave evidence of
prosperity. Did the saloons Of Cedar
Rapids use their windows or were those
OF other places loaned TO exhibit their
finished products? No! You find these
in the penitentisry, where IS per cent. of
the inmates are your graduates; Is per
cent. of the insane are others; 90 per
cent. of pauperism is another class. The
great burden of private charity Is due to
the saloon. All, no, gentlemen You
are not welcomed to Cedar Rapids by its
homes and social interests.
Not many more times will you be ac-
corded q welcome to any city. The
Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
with men and women of sober, earnest
purpose, il steadily working for that day
when the God of Heaven shall say to you
1T Is enough. You know, with us, that
the time 10 near.
an the name of humanity, in the name
of our God, the 1000 members of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Of Iowa lead in this protest against your
welcome to any city of the state. -
Temperance Page.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25

In the "ssfety first" campaign of the
railroads peculiar accident occurred on
one of the roads recently. A locomo-
tive running backward passed signal
set against it, and was thrown from the
track by a new "derail," just installed,
killing one train man and iujuring Others.
The incident is commented upon as
showing the danger that may be inhe-
rent in safety devices" Possibly, but
let's have all the facts before we decide.
1t is only few years since that We were
hearing of freight wrecks which were
''due to the air brakes" when in fac,
they were due to the lack of ali
brakes, the trains having been made up
with only few cars at the front con-
nected with the air, the rest being what
were termed "hoboes," now rarely seen
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25
Albany.

Mrs. o. ]. Cross spent Thursday at S.
G.. Beans.
Elmer Cross Is laid up with . lame
back.
Mrs. Calvin Cummings has gone to
Upton, having received word that her
mother was failing.
Ranie Morrill, has taken down some Of
the buildings at the mills and hauled
them to the Hiram Bean place and 10 put
ting up . mill.
Herman Mason and wife came to the
Hiram Bean place and went through to
their lot.
Arthur Cross 10 away on = hunting
trip.
Backler.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25
WeIchville.

Horace Howard has sold bis farm to
Gas. Jordan at East Oxford.
Walter Sevey has moved bis family
from Mechanic Falls into the house of
]. Tobie, and will live there.
The Missionary Society Of the N. E.
church has elected the following officers:
Pres.-Miss Alice King.
Vice. Pres.-Mrs. Glenn Poland.
Sec-Miss Florence Wright.
Treas.-Mrs. Henry Hirst.
David Staples has returned from Butte,
Mont, where he was the guest Of bis
sister, Mrs. Chas. Burns.
Arvady Poland shot . deer on the
shore of Hogan Pond.
The Ladies' Circle will serve an oyster
supper in the vestry the first of Decsm-
Der to be followed by sale Of fancy and
uaaful articles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25
Wat Paris.

DR.. Wheeler has recently received
from Mr.. Evans Of Augusta the analysis
of the West Paris school spring water,
who declares IL to be absolutely free
from impurities but containing D per.
cent Of lead liable to be injurious to the
scholars who use 1t continually. The
doctor has posted the paper In the post
office that all may read.
Henry Walker gains very slowly from
bis long illneas from typhoid fever.
The sale, chicken supper and enter
tainmeut Of the Good Will Society at
the Universalist church Wednesday IL.
ternoon and evening met with Its usual
good success, although the rain detained
some at home who live out of town. The
sale tables were all we'll patronized and
about 40 took supper. The entertain
ment consisted of Victrola concert by
Master Edward Stilwell, who has very
nice instrument and good selection OF
records, reading by Miss Ida Ross, solo
by Miss Alice Barden, who kindly re-
sponsed to the hearty encore with an
other selection. A pretty rook-a-bye-
baby song was very prettily sung by Le.
ona and Lena Marston. A good sum
will be Melted for the society.
Mrs. S. r. johnson was the guest OF
Mrs. Irving Andrews at South Paris q
few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin ]. Mann were 10
Lewiston Thursday night to see the
Sunshine Girl.
George L. Durham of Brattleboro, VT,
has been recent guest of bis father, S.
W. Durham.
Rev. D. A.. Ball went to Bryant Pond
Saturday to attend the funeral Of Mrs.
Linda Day Cole of Mechanic Falls.
Mrs. Irene Briggs of Portland was the
recent guest of her mother, Mrs. Sara
E. Curtis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence E. Stearns OF
Stesrns Hills are receiving congratula.
tions on the birth Wednesday OF ten
pound son.
Mrs. Genevra Tuell has been on the
sick list for the past week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25
North Waterford.

Edith Knight is spending her vacation
with her mother, Mrs. l.. A. Kuight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Holt are stopping
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Manning. Mr.. Holt has shot a deer
sincs he came there.
There was large gathering at the
harvest supper Thursday evening given
by the w. r. q. There was short pro-
gram consisting of banjo music, readings
and singing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln Holmes and Mr..
and Mrs. Foster have moved into Silas
Stearps' house.
Mrs. Bernice Littlefield and daughter
Edith and Mrs.. Ethel Lovejoy and
daughter Helen we're guests Of Mrs.
Lola McAllister on Sawin Hill Thurs
day.
Mrs. W. q. Kilgore has recovered
from her operation so she was able to at.
tend the harvest supper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25

Thanksgiving Dinner.
November q Thanksgiving day.
Turkev Dressing.
Have Your Horse Fitted to Blanket.
n. Dayton Bolster Co.
Ladies' Fall and Winter Suits.
Books.
Paris Trust Company.
Let us Serve You with the Right Dressing.
South Parts Savings Bank.
Pigs for Sale.
Probate Notices.
8 Appointments.
Small Pox and Diphtheria.
Good News for the Girl With Ugly Hair.
Needful Knowledge.
Bsnkrupt's Petition for Discharge.
For sale
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25
West Buckfield.

Mrs. Irving Smith and children have
been at John Smiths for week.
w. L. Harlow 10 In Manchester, N. a..
He will visit his sons Harry and Leon,
and sister, Mrs. Flora Barry, In Boston,
before returning.
Mrs. A. s. Hall was In Lewiston Mon.
day.
Mrs. Isaac Turner went to Norway
Wednesday.
Farmers are busy blowing.
Charles A. Buck has bought Vinton
Keene's farm.
Henry Millett and Linwood PHILIPPE
are working for Roy Bradbury on the
Carey Lot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25
NORWAY Lake.

Fred Dunn, who was so terribly injured
last March, has so far recovered that he
has visited his brother In this place for
several days recently.
Stephen Spofford injured his ankle so
badly playing ball at school that he is
unable to attend school now.
A. D. Kilgore is III now.
Mrs. A. o. Bartlett Is caring for the
baby which her sister, Mrs. Kingman,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25

The subscriber hereby dives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator OF the Co.
tate Of
ETHELYN e. DAVIS, late of Woodstock.
bonds e the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said decease
are desired to present the same for settlement,
and al indebted thereto are requested 70 make
payment immediately. u,s
Nov. 18th, 1913. ELhEK b. DAVie.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25
ATWOOD &c FORBES,
Editors and Propristors.
GEORGE NJ. ATWOOD. A. X. FoRBEs.

TERMS :-sl.5O year II paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise $500 year. Single copies cents.
ADVERTISEMENTS: All legal advertisements
are given three consecutive Insertions for Sl5O
per inch In length OF column. Special con-
tracts made with local, transient and yearly
advertisers.
JOB PRINTING New type, fast presses, electric
power experienced workmen and low prices
combine TO make this department Of our busi-
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25

Another instance in which the limits
of authority of the United States and its
political subdivisions are not well defined
by the constitution. The post Office de-
partment says it will run its mail wagons
through New York streets as II pleaSes,
regardless of speed laws, so there!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25

Eggs were placed on the free list in the
tariff bill recently passed by congress.
OF course the price has since been going
up faster than usual at this season, but
you wait until about the middle of jan
uary, and If the weather is mild and the
pullets do their duty, just see how the
removal of the tariff will bring the price
down!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25

The highest point of land which the
geological survey has yet found in Flori-
da, an elevation of S0l feet above sea
level, is called "Mount" Pleasant. In
Maine it would probably be called Pleas
ant Knoll.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25
SINGLE COPIES.

Single copies OF THE DEMOCRAT are four cents
each They will be mailed on receipt OF price by
the publishers or for the convenience Of patrons
single copies of each issue have been placed on
sale at the following places In the County:
South Paris, Towards Drug Store.
Shurtlefrs Drug Store
Norway, Moves Drug Store
stones Drug Store.
Buckheld, A l.. Newton. Postmaster.
Paris Hill, Mrs Harlow, Post once.
West Paris, Samuel T. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25

In recent magazine article Lois e.
well says, 1--WE do not dress any more to
attract the opposite sex" Hmm!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25
Here and There.

That order of the post Office depart
ment will oblige postal clerks to lick
stamps on Christmas packages, but 1t
must also make them want to lick the
postmaster general.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25

Another of the funny things that we
are seeing in the newspapers: Labored
editorials intimsting that prohibition is
responsible for the increase in number
of inmates of the Maine insane hos
pitfalls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25

Ex-Governor Plaisted is wise in going
after the appointment as postmaster at
Augusta, instead of being again a can
didste for governor. A $4,000 postmss-
tership in the hand is worth more than a
$1,000 governorship in the deep bush.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25
NOTICE.

been duly appointed administrator OF the e.
HOWARD r. NAMES, late Of Canton.
in the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
demands against the estate of said deceased
are desired 10 present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested 70 make
piNy Move isth. lbs. ROSCOE +. STAPLES.
k7.l9
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25

Another treaty of peace in the series
has been signed in the Balkans.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25

A Los Angeles judge has introduced
an innovation by speaking his charge
into phonogrsph, so that the jury may
be able to refresh their recollection Of
any part of it as often as they wish.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25

The South Berwick Walking Club has
organized, and is preparing for-no, not
a two days Indian summer tramp, but
dance!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25

Everybody knew that New York city
set rapid pace, but this arrest of a fun
eral procession for exceeding the speed
limit is something of a shock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-11-25
Coming Events.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Dec 25-Annual meeting Maine Dairymen's
Association, Lewiston.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-03-29

servant rule, contributory NEGLIGENCE
and assumed risk, if sued for the
death or injury of an employees; or
they may be forced to pay the states
awards and SO per cent penalty if
sued by the State Board Of Awards
on behalf of the employe.
Death Compensation $3,75O.
Compensation for death of an en-
ploye Is from $500 to $3.50.
For temporary disability the en-
ploye will receive two-thirds of his
average weekly wages for not to ex-
coed six years, but not more than
$12 week., and not more than
1880 in the aggregate.
For permanent total disability the
employe shall receive two-thirds of
his average wages, not to exceed s12
~veek, for life.
For partial disability, two-thirds of
the impairment of his earning capac-
ity, but not more than s12 a week or
more than $3.50 altogether.
Employees are required to contri-
butte nothing to the state fund but
the employers must pay all the prem
iums. The present law requires the
employer to pay 80 per cent and the
employees 10 per cent.
If an employe is injured by reason
OF his employer having violated a
state law, the employe need not ac-
cept the state's award, but may sue
in the courts; but if he does sue, the
employer may plead the defences
contributory negligence and the fell
low servant rule.
Ambulance chasing lawyers are
practically put out of business by
giving the courts power to fix their
fees.
The writing of liability Insurance
in Ohio, Undermining employers
against loss, is prohibited absolutely.
Employers of less than five per-
sons may take advantage of the law,
although not required to do so.
The bill specifies amounts that
shall be paid for many injuries, in
no case more than $12 a week. Here
are some Of them.
For loss of a hand, two-thirds of
the employees average weekly wage
for $50 weeks; loss of arm, two-thirds
for 200 weeks; a foot, two-thirds for
1875 weeks; a leg, two-thirds for 175
weeks; an eye, two-thirds for 100
weeks,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-03-29
HOW SLAVE DEALERS
STEAL YOUNG GIRLS
Victims May Be Taken In Plain
View of Policemen and Others
Exciting No Comment.

NEW YORK, March 27.-Stories of
women and girls being kidnapped on
the streets by white slavers always
seem more or less incredible. Wouldn't
the victim call for help? Wouldn't
someone interfere?
Here is an ross-the-street view of
an actual happening in New York
Time, 1870 a. m. Place, corner of
Amsterdam avenue and One hundred
and Second street. Tall young police
man walking up and down in the
roadway, slapping his hands together.
Half a dozen other persons in sight.
-Four people come down One Hun
dred and Second street from Column
bus avenue. Two are. young men.
Between them they hold a girl, each
gripping an arm tightly. Girl ap-
parently about IS or 10. Prettily
dressed, red hat. Girl is crying and
struggling and pulling back as the
men drag her along. Not screaming
loudly, just moaning and protesting
and trying to break loose.
Fourth member of party, elderly
woman, all in black. She is trotting
along behind. AS the party nears
Amsterdam avenue, she comes up
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-03-29

fourth, the united standard of all the
labor members of the legislature,
and fifth but not last, the past &C.
ton of the liability insurance COM
panies, who, by their own methods,
have crystallized sentiment against
them. Under state control the SELF
ish feature is eliminated, and in time
employers will recognize the merits
of the state plan and be glad of its
monopoly.
Law Seems Good.
Here are the provisions of the law
which become effective January 1st,
1914:
'Compels every person, firm or
corporation employing more than
five persons, to contribute to the
state compensation fund from which
compensation will be paid their en-
ployes for personal injuries and the
dependents of employees killed.
Compels state, counties, cities,
townships, incorporated villages and
school districts to contribute to the
state fund for the protection of pub
lie employees, including police and
firemen in cities that have no pension
funds for them.
The state board may permit en-
ployers, who will put up sufficient
bond, to compensate their employees
directly, but they must pay the
states schedule of awards and ac-
cording to the states regulation.
Employers who don't comply with
the law are deprived of the common
law defenses, namely the fellow
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-03-29

alongside one of the men, and speaks
angri]y to him. Policeman sees the
group coming down the street and
walks over toward them
The girl either does not see the po-
liceman or does not care to appeal to
him. She continues to struggle and
protest as the party turn the corner
and go up Amsterdam avenue. The
policeman walks to within 10 feet Of
them, looks hard at all Of them, then
turns his back and walks into the
roadway, where he again PAGES up
and down, Shaping his hands.
When the four are perhaps 80 feet
away, the policeman turns and looks
at them again. One of the young men
turns his head over his shoulder,
smiles at the policeman, and gives
his head a sideways jerk. It seems
to mean something to the policeman,
for he turns away again. Two or
three people go up to the policeman,
gaze after the party, and speak to
him.
The girl and her comrades go on
UP Amsterdam avenue. She is still
struggling and crying out. They pass
several people, who turn and stare
curiously for moment, then walk
along, unconcerned. What business
is it of theirs? There is policeman
on post every few blocks.
Perhaps it. was a foolish girl who
had gone where she should not go,
had too much to drink, and was be-
ing taken home. Perhaps that was
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-03-29
OHIO PASSES GOOD
COMPENSATION LAW
State Insurance Bill Goes THROUGH
Legislature Without Dissent
ing Vote in Either House.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 26.-The
state legislature placed upon the
statutes the "Women's Compensation
Bill" and strange to relate, it passed
the senate 33 to 0, every senator vot-
ing; in the house 119 to 0, three men,
bers not voting. It is a tremendous
victory for human uplift and estab-
llshes an unparalleled precedent
where so much was at stake.
What a remarkable change of sem
t1ment in two short years. It was
two years ago that Ohio adopted after
bitter fight, an elective compensa-
ton law, and now enacts without a
dissenting vote, compulsory law.
Some OF the reasons for this great
change in sentiment can be cited:
first the liability board of awards has
taught us practicability of the prin-
ciple; second, the amendment to the
state constitution permitting a COM
pulsory measure; third, the admin
istration's endorsement of same;
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-03-29
C|GARMAKERS FORM
BLUE LABEL LEAGUE
Washington Smoke Makers Call
Convention of Pacific Coast
Unions.

TACOMA, WASH, March 27.-The
Cigarmakers' union, Of this city, has
taken the preliminary steps toward
calling a convention, to meet in Ia
coma, April 10. Oregon and Wash
ington are to be represented and the
object is to organize Northwest Blue
Label league.
There are ten local unions in the
two states, and it is believed that a
campaign Of education among the
working men of this ditrict would
result in vastly increasing the men,
bership.
The Farmers Union and the Grange
have pledged themselves to buy union
made cigars for their cooperative
stores. Within a radius OF 100 miles
of Tacoma there are 5000 miners,
nearly all of whom belong to the min
ers' union.
The cigarmakers also propose to ask
the International that an organizer be
appointed for the district to be COW
cred by the league.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-03-29
WOMEN CAN'T WORK AS
WIRELESS OPERATORS

WASHINGTON, March 27.-By
rulings Of the Department Of Com
MERGE and Labor just prior to the
taking office Of the new administra.
ton. women will not be permitted to
accept employment as wireless oper-
ators either on ocean or lake vessels.
The protest against women acting
in such capacity was made by the
president Of the Commercial Teleg-
raphers, J. S. Konekamp.
In addressing letter to the presi-
dent he stated that until the unwrit-
ten law of the sea, women and
children t1rst," was changed it would
be absurd to permit women to act in
such q responsible and dangerous oc-
cupation as operators on lake or ocean
going vessels, . n ~. u i sssi js 8a#
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-03-29

TO BEGIN PROCEEDINGS
UNDER. THE HOUR LAW

CHICAGO, March 27.-It has been
stated in various quarters that the
federal government plans to institute
a large number Of suits against vari-
Gus railroads for violations Of the 49,
hour law. Evidence is now in the
hands of the government in reference
to many cases.
BY the 16-hour law Of 1907, rail-
roads were relieved Of responsibility
for crews being on duty more than
the legal length Of time in cases Of
unavoidable causes. The roads ap-
parently have taken advantage Of this
provision Of the law, and now ascriba
remote incidents to unavoidable de-.
laws