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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-26
BETTER THAN GOLD.

Better than grandeur, better than
gold,
Than rank and titles thousand fold,
Is healthy body and mind at ease,
And simple pleasures that always
please
A heart that can feel for another's
woe,
With sympathies large enough to en-
fold
All men as brothers, is better than
gold.
Better than gold is a conscience clear,
Though toiling for bread in an humble
sphere,
Doubly blessed with content and
health,
Untried by the lusts and cares of
wealth,
Lowly living and lofty thought
Adorn and ennoble poor mans cot;
For mind and morals in natures plan
Are the genuine tests of gentleman
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-26
THE POPE AND THE SOLDIER.
A Touching Story of the Holy Fathers
Kindness.

In 1865 the Austrian infantry Reg
iment No. 1 was maneuvering in the
neighborhood of the village of To-
molo, near Padua. During the exer-
cises one of the soldiers of the regi-
ment was suddenly taken ill and fell
senseless on the roadside while the
regiment went on its way, leaving
him to be picked up by the ambu-
lance.
Meanwhile the parish priest of the
place, who had been taking the
Blessed Sacrament to sick person,
came aIong and perceiving the poor
soldier in that sad state fastened to
his help. Under his kind ministra-
tons the soldier gradually recovered
his senses, and then the worthy par
ish priest made him partake of some
bread and wine, for which he sent to
the village, and conversed benevo-
lently with the poor fellow while his
strength returned under such kind
treatment Perceiving the ambulance
approaching, the priest gave the SOL
der a little medal and his blessing
and proceeded on his way.
That soldier went through the cam
paign of 1866 and was afterwards dis
charged. He now lives at Tropau, in
Moravia, where he keeps tobacconist
store.
He often relates the above episode
of his military life to his friends and
acquaintance, showing the medal
which for the past forty years has
been hung around his neck, and
speaking with affectionate generation
OF the good Italian priest who had
given him that talisman, to which, to-
gether with his benediction, he at
tributed his escape from all the dan
gers of the battle field.
A few months ago Mr.. John Baier
such is the ex-soldiers name
CHANGED to read in a Catholic calen-
dar a detailed biography Of the Holy
Father, and from this he learned that
the young parish priest, his benefac
tor at Tomolo, was none luther than
Pope Plus x.
The good veterans joy can be easily
imagined. He decided at once to write
to the Holy Father a letter of con-
graduation and renewed thanks, re-
minding His Holiness of the day on
which he had acted towards him as
the good Samaritan on the roadside
near Tomolo, and begging that he
would add the Apostolic Blessing to
that which he had already given him
so many years ago.
John Baier had not long to wait
for an answer to his letter. His heart
beat high one morning soon after when
he was handed foreign letter with
an official stamp. On opening it he
learned that his Eminence Cardinal
Merry del Val had been instructed by
the Holy Father to tell him that he
had not only not forgotten the incident
on the roadside near Tomolo, but also
desired that the sum of two hundred
francs should be sent to Baier with his
Apostolic Benediction.
= The Sentinel
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-26

During this little speech the smile
left the face of the manager, and in
voice which plainly showed that he
was angry, he told Arthur that he
did not care to employ him, adding
as farewell remark: "You will be
sorry"
Arthur was sorry because he knew
how badly his salary was needed at
home; but he knew that his dear
parents would be pleased with his
action. And he was right, for his
mothers, God bless my noble boy"
and the loving grasp of his fathers
hand meant more than any fame or
fortune which might come to him.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-26
To know that which
before us lies in daily
life is the prime wis
dom. Milton.
DnttrHttr 5rtR1trR
Compiled specially for The Catholic Bulletin

about three-fourths inch off each end
baking dish about thirty minutes. Slit
open the skin and eat the banana,
which should be sweet and juicy, with
fork or spoon.
No. 2. Remove the bananas from
skins, lay in baking dish, sprinkle
with granulated sugar, and a little
lemon juice, and pour a little cold
water into the dish. Bake in a hot
oven until tender.
Baked Peaches
Peel, cut in halves and remove the
stones from six peaches. Place in bak-
ing dish. Fill each cavity with / tsp.
sugar " tsp. butter, few drops of
lemon juice and slight grating of nut
meg. Cook 20 minutes. These may
be served on rounds of toast.
Cranberry Jelly
Cranberries l qt.; water c.; sugar
l lb.
Pick over and wash the cranberries;
cook them slowly with the water for
about Is minutes, press through a
strainer. Return to the fire, add the
sugar, stirring until it is dissolved
Boil without stirring five minutes
longer, pour into a mould and let
stand until firm enough to turn out.
No. 2-Cranberries 1 ct; water c.;
sugar C.
Let berries stand in boiling water
while making syrup of the water
and sugar. Drain of the water from
the berries-add them to the syrup
and cook them about 10 minutes, stir
ring occasionally and MASKING against
the side of the dish. Turn into molds
and chill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-08
Oxford.

Mrs. C. F. Starbird gave a picnic to
her Sunday School class on Wednesday.
They went to Morse's Grove on the
shore of Lake Thompson. A very pleas.
ant day was passed.
Children's Day was observed at the
Congregational church with a sermon to
the children bv the pastor, Rev. Mr..
MacKay, and special music. There
were interesting exercises in the Sunday
School by the children. The floral dec.
orstions were profuse and beautiful.
A large audience was present.
The topic Sunday evening at the meet
ing of the Christian Endeavor Society
was, "The Glories and Perils of Our
Country. Leader, Mrs. Stsrbird. The
chapel was draped with bunting and
decorated with flags.
Arthur Stanton died July Q Of Bright's
disease. He had recently moved into
Mrs. Rose Crooker's house.
Margaret Mcneil is going to Portland
to work. Her sister Celestine is at Mrs.
d. Fl. Halls.
Mrs. Lizzie Richmond, widow OF EN-.
erson Richmond, former resident, died
at Lowell, Mass, at the home OF her SIS
ter, Mrs. Alopzo Dean. She was
brought to East Oxford for burial. She
was accompanied by her sister. Mrs.
Dean. Her SOD, Daniel s. Richmond,
and wife came to attend the services
held In the cemetery. Rev. Mr.. MacKay
officiated, and . number of the mem bers
of the Congregational church to which
she belonged, aud other friends were
present.
Mrs. Parrott has returned from Wind
ham, where she has been during the ILL.,
ness and death of her mother.
DR.. Merrill Of Yarmouth called on
friends here Tuesday.
The students of Prof. Caldwell's sum.
mer school arrived at Camp Oxford this
week.
Miss Carrie Small of South Portland
visited her aunt, Mrs. John Chadbourne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-08
CUT THE RED TAPE.
Sarah Bernhardt's Lesson to Belgium's
Customs Officials.

Sarah Bernhardt's Lesson to eelgIum's
Customs officials.
In the bad old days no. so very long
ago travellers. when they reached the
Belgian frontier, were compelled to
leave their compartments in the mid
die of the night in order to be present
at the customs examination OF their
luggage.
A train in which Nine. Sarah Bern
hardt was travelling reached the from
tier at midnight, and the customs Of
ficials made their customary raid into
her compartment. Roughly awakened
from her beauty sleep and not IN the
best Of humor. Nine Bernhard re-
fused to descend.
The officials uncoupled the actress
carriage, dumped her luggage on the
platform and went through 1t with
conscientious vigor.
By this time the train was about
ready to start.
You are not going to leave without
mel" cried the actress. BE so kind
rs to couple my carriage ut once
when we have completed our ex-
animation" replied the inspector and
went on rummaging with redoubled
zeal. But he did not know with whom
he had to deal. The actress took up
portmanteau. placed it between the
rails a few yards In front OF the en-
CINE and calmly seated herself.
"And now" she said. you can 20 on
II you please"
The officials were helpless. and the
Bernhardt car was attached to the
train. This lesson In manners soon
afterward produced n change In the
Belgian customs. london Telegraph.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-08
lMlTATIJN FEARLs.
Tho, Are Made With Essence d'orisnt'
a Fish Scale Product.

Az the real peui! comes from the oys-
ter. no to Il large extent IL the manu-
facturc of artificial pearls dependent
ON a certain species Of Dish. The COM
plete processes of manufacture are. OF
course, trade secrets. but 1t Is interest
Ing to know that II Is from the bril-
liant scales Of the abpt. or blny. that
essence d'orient IL produced. as with
this essence imitation pearls ure nude
The blay is u small fish with a green
back and white belly. and the es-
sence is obtained exclusively from Its
white scales. which are covered with
pigment Of metallic appearance. They
are first treated with ammonia and
then with fish glue. powder being
first obtained and then II paste which
can be easily spread on glass.
In the early stages Of pearl manufac-
ture, about 1866. this essence d'orient
was applied to little balls ct plaster.
but the temperature and the damp heat
Of the human body modified the adhe-
sive qualities Of the pearly matter and
caused changes Of color In 1880 Pa
risian named Joaquin invented meth
cd of covering small glass balls with
this essence. thereby producing the
first practical artificial pearl.
In the north and east of France and
in Germany blay fishing Is actively pur-
a A.
-duce n pound Of sc,iles. which In turn
gives quarter Of pound Of essence.
New York Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-08
North Buckfield.

Mrs. Melissa Cressey and Roger Clapp
are in the place for the summer.
Superintendent of Schools Merle
Sturtevant attended the state institute
for school superintendents at Castine.
David Record received news Saturday,
the 2Sth, of the death of his brother,
Jonathan Record. of Weymouth, Mass.
Mr.. Record was Is years old, and q
former resident of Buckfield.
Marion Doble and sister, Mrs. Ida
Brooks, of Charlestown, Mass, are visit.
ing their cousin, Mrs. Florence Heald.
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Heald took an
auto trip to Bridgton Friday to visit
relatives, returning Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Kuickerbocker, who Ia spend.
ing the summer at Paris Hill, preached
at Grange Hall the past two Sundays.
Adrian Holmes left Monday for Orono,
where he is to attend the summer school
at the University of Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-08
RUSHED TO THE RESCUE.
Then They Made Tactful, II ignob'e'
Retreat to Safety.

Retreat TO Safety.
An amusing story Of the adventure
that four men had with IN irr'iht'e
bull IL told by a correspondent o' tue
Lonuon Field. II contains Il hint that
may be- useful to some reader VIVA
shall hereafter find himself In stint
hr disaareeable situation.
A Turner had II bull that he Thought
perfe,.tly dn.iIe. One day he was
auipty walking behind the herd when
without any warning the bull turned
and came straight ut him. lie had II
benyy club in his hands. and he struck
the animal with all his might over tue
head and eyes several times. when the
club broke. For the moment he did lot
know what to do and thought 1t was
all over with him. when hc reinen-
berptl that some one had told him that
q bull would not attack You II you lay
down. 80 he threw himself fat on ms
face and shouted for help. and three Oh
his men who were not far OIL came
running 10 the TeScut.
When they got within about twenty
yards he told them to come on their
hands and knees, and IN this way they
came up alongside Of him. The ques-
ton then was what to do. They came
to the conclusion that the only thing
left was for all Of them to retreat back
ward on their hands and knees. This
they did, and the bull. never more than
yard off. followed them up with his
head slightly on one side. Meanwhile
he snorted and beloved. and his eyes.
showing all the whites. looked. the
farmer said. as If they would come out
of his head. At last the men reached
the river bank, slipped over the edge
and 50 escaped.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-08
A State ELECTION" In September

In accordance with precedent, the
last legislature did not get through its
session without presenting some amend
ments 10 the state constitution to be
submitted TO the people. Accordingly,
not only are the voters of the Third Con-
gressional District TO be called upon To
90 70 the polls on the Sth of September,
to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Congressman Forrest Goodwin, but
state wide election will be held on the
same day, for the voters to register
their will on two proposed amendments
to the state constitution. These two
questions are stated thus:
Shall the constitution be amended as
proposed by resolution of the Legisla-
ture providing for the classification of
property for purposes Ut taxation
Shall the constitution be amended as
proposed by a resolution of the legisls-
ture permitting amendments to the con-
stitution 20 be voted upon at regular
elections
II is popularity of our system of
publicity that though much expense is
incurred BY the state in the endeavor 70
place the public laws passed by the leg
islature as nearly as possible in the
hands of every citizen of the state, be-
fore those laws go into effect, there is no
specific provision for making public the
text of amendments to the constitution,
so that those amendments frequently are
voted upon by large number of the
citizens without their knowing any
thing more about them than is contained
in the brief abstract which appears on
the ballot.
There is therefore so far as the Demo
crat knows no copy of the text of these
resolutions available. The Democrat
has never seen one and can at present
give no further information regarding
them than is contained in the abstracts
as above.
The second one, however, needs little
exposition. Until few years since all
amendments were submitted to the peO-
pie at the regular election following the
session. Not long ago an amendment
was adopted providing that these amend
ments should be voted upon at special
election in September following the ses-
sion. The principal argument for this
was that by this means the amendments
would be removed from the political in
fluences which might affect them If vot-
ed upon at the regular election, and
would be judged more carefully on their
merits. The consequence has been that
every legislature has proposed amend
meuts, and instead of having biennial
elections, we have had an "election"
every year. Under the proposed amend
ment, the old order would be restored,
and the vote on amendments would be
Tor perhaps might be) deferred until the
regular election in the following year.
As to the first amendment proposed,
no definite statement can now be made
as to its provisions.
1t is also expected that at the same
date a referendum vote will be taken on
the public utilities commission bill pass
ed by the legislature last spring. The
required number of petitions has not
yet been signed. but an active canvass
has been carried on, and it is thought
that the necessary petitions will be IN
before the bill becomes law by time
limit
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-08
Locke's Mills.

Lester Tebbets Of Auburn is working
in the Spool Co.'s Office.
Fred Morton Is spending his vacation
In Boston.
Roscoe Cummings has returned from
Ketcbum, where be has visited Owen
Demerritt.
Mrs. May Kimball of Boston is spend.
ing her vacation in her new camp, "Out-
side Inn."
Mrs. ]. D. George died at the Central
Maine General Hospital Monday night.
Funeral services were held at the church
Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
D. L. Joslin, music by the church choir.
Mrs. George will be greatly missed In
both church and social circles. There
were many beautiful flowers from rela-
tves and friends.
Charles Reed, our blacksmith, had the
misfortune to fall and break his leg Mon.
day evening. and was carried to the Gen.
trail Maine General Hospital In Lewiston
Wednesday.
Mr.. and MIS- E. N. Rowe of New
York are at "Beachenrowe" for the rest
of the summer. They came 10 their
fine touring car.
Mrs Elmer Cummings sprained her
ankle Tuesday. DR.. Wight of Bethel at
tended her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Foster and son
we're at David Fosters Friday.
Azel Bryant has been In poor health,
but is improving.
Lucius c. Trask died at his home
June 20. after An illness of only few
hours. Mr.. Trask had been In the en-
ploy OF the E. L. Tebbets Spool Co. as
machinist, for nearly thirty years, and
had been In good health up to within a
year or two, considering bis age, having
been born Jan. 8, 1888. he was kind
husband, and good neighbor, q man Of
good habits, and had many friends. He
leaves widow. The funeral was held
at his late home Sunday, Rev. W. c.
Curtis of Bethel officiating. There was
no music. Franklin Grange of Bryant
Pond performed their burial service.
The flowers we're many and beautiful.
The following people from out of town
attended the funeral: Mr.. and Mrs.
James Meals, Mrs. Abbie Ross, Gorham,
N. H.; Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence S'earns,
Stearns Hill; Mr.. and Mrs. Jarvis
Thayer, Paris; Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Hobbs, Norway; Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Hobbs, North Bethel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-08
Greenwood.

Another week has come and gone
since the cry went up that rain was
wanted; but for some reason the wealth
or maker still withholds it. True. a few
showers of more or less magnitude have
passed by, either to the north or south
of us, some of them even dischsrglng
their artillery while passing along. and
giving us little sprinkling In the mean.
time, perhaps sufficient to moisten the
dust, and that was all. But Pope or
someone has told US that where we can't
unrddle learn to trust, and that Is what
we are trying to do.
The past week has given US some pref
ty warm as we'll as dry weather; for ex-
ample, Tuesday the temperature was 81
in the shade, while to-day, Thursday, it
is much lower, and good day for hoe
ing, the sun being clouded IN.
The most notable event of last week
occurred Friday, when that company Of
gipsies passed through here. There
werc five covered carriages, a number of
men, still more women, while the little
children were much in evidence, for
whom they begged bread or obtained II
in some other way. OLE
Just below here were several men at
work on the road, where they halted and
became 80 familiar and insulting they
were told to drive alongior there would
be trouble; which they did but very un-
willingly, since they intended to get
something by telling fortunes or other.
wise. Two miles farther they came to
Mr.. Higgins camp. which they broke in.
to, the owner being absent, stole a small
amount of money and went on.
Last Sunday four men got together
and installed the new iron bridge over
the Little Androscoggin, doing the
work on that day so az not to impede
the mail carrier In his work. A similar
but longer one was built over the same
river two years ago, and as many miles
down stream, and 1t now looks as though
1t would stand there for many years
after the last man who wrought the
iron and erected the structure has passed
over the Rubicon.
Last Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Brooks
had family gathering. consisting of all
their children and grandchildren, In
Guiding other near relatives, the whole
numbering more than 80 who took din
ner there. The most distant ones were
Henry Brooks and family who live In
Fryeburg, and came in an auto, Mrs.
Brooks father being chauffeur. After
the last members of the family arrived,
the idea of having picture taken of the
whule group was advanced, and only
failed for want of time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-08
East Waterford.

A Finn minister with his family ia
spending his vacation on the Gibson
place. Religious services are held at the
houses of the Firms In the vicinity.
James Morse took Mr.. and Mrs. L. E.
McIutire and Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. McIn-
tire to Auburn the 2sth to attend the
meeting of tho Androscoggin Cow Test
ing Association, which was held at
Charles Cushman's. They report very
fine time.
Mrs. S. s. Hall and little boy are In
Portland for few days.
Elmer Henley Of North Waterford
took party Of boys from this place
around the White Mountains the 4th.
The McIntire families spent the 4th at
their cottage at Pappoose Pond.
Arthur Pinkham was the guest OF his
brother, r. E. Pinkham, this week.
j. Z. McIntire has bought fine young
horse of Walker Mills Of Bolster's Mills.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-08
Buckflela.

Mr.. Lowell L. Young OF Turner was
with his sister, Mrs. A. F. Warren, Tues.
day.
The big event Of the week was the
marriage OF Miss Nathalie 8. Withing-
ton OF this town to Mr.. Austin Taber
Hyde at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. T.
Cole at high noon on Monday. The
bride Is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
P. Wilmington, and has always made her
home here. She Is a graduate of Farm
ington Normal School, and has laugh
successfully in Brunswick for the past
two years. The groom Is one OF the
prosperous business men OF Rumford.
Many relatives OF the bride and groom
were present, and the wedding gifts were
numerous and useful az well as beauti-
full. Mr.. and Mrs. Hyde will live in
Rumford.
The road crew under N. e. Bessey are
widening the road near the railroad
station.
Ed Hutchinson Is ut home for the sum.
mer and will clerk for Morrill, & Cole.
Mrs. q. n. Wardwell and family Of
West Paris have been with Mr.. and Mrs.
G. NJ. Irish for week.
Miss Ethel Fiske was taken to Auburn
Monday for an operation for the re-
moval of adenolds. DR.. Pennell did the
work.
Mrs. Stanley Foster, who was operated
on last week for appendicitis, Is reported
as getting on we'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Atwood Of
Auburn were at Mary Coles the Fourth.
Mrs. Waldron, who has been in Auburn
for visit, Ia now at home.
Mary Dorman was with her people
here for the week. end.
The Fourth passed quietly here, not
even the usual amount of noise being
made out OF consideration for several
who were seriously Ill. 1t is a credit to
the boys who so kindly refrained from
noisy demonstrations, and Is greatly ap-
preciated by the families who were most
concerned. Many of our people took
auto trips to various places of entertain
ment or were off for picnics and camping
places.
Messrs. Warren and BRIGHAM returned
Friday from the Gettysburg celebration,
and report a fine trip and q most in
structive and interesting occasion.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Hiram Bisbee OF North
Arson have been with Mrs. Bisbee's
sister, Mrs. q. NJ. Robinson, for visit.
Mrs. Chas. Jewett of Boston, with her
two children, Is with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. 8. Holland.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-08
West Sumner.

Deaconess Humphreys, together with
her mother, sister and two maids, has
arrived at Ryemoor for the summer.
Rev. and Mrs. G. w. r. Hill of Paris
Hill are visiting the Geo. G. Vests and
other friends in this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Green and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Scudder of Livermore are
spending the weekend with w. r.
Glover.
Mrs. Lottie Kennedy and two children
of Lewiston are at A. G.. Fsrrar's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horatio Chandler are
making two weeks visit with their son
Frank at the old home place.
Ralph yining of Abingdon, Mass, &C.
companied by two friends, made trip
through here by motorcycle, stopping q
couple of days with his sister, Mrs. Chas.
A. Barrows.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. N. Stetson and the
families OF NJ. c. Barrows, Chas. A. Bar
rows, Walter NJ. Chandler and Harry E.
Pulsifer, held picnic at Shagg Pond on
the Fourth.