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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
The Nations Bin for Rat Food.

Experiment shows that 1t takes abou
go cents worth of wheat to feed q single
rat for year. The eggs, cheese, younl
chickens and squad, which 1t prefers Il
wheat, increase proportionately the cos
of its board. Even II there were NJ
more rats in the United States thar
there are human beings, and If each IA
consumed and spoiled only Is cents
worth of food in year, the total cost IL
decade would be staggering. As
matter of fact, the rat population o
most communities is at least five time
that of the human. To this, moreover
must be added as many more mice; TO
the mouse is really rat.
There are, then, probably 500, OOO, OO'
rats in the United States, not including
mice and the various wild rats that TO
the most part keep out of mans way
This means a yearly cost for food alone
of 800, OOO, 900. To this must be addet
the damage they do in obtaining materia
for their nests.
The total loss is largely matter o
guesswork. A reasonable and semi
official estimate, however, gives fol
Denmark s3,0O0,0O0 annually; fo
France, $40, 900, 900; for Germany, $50,
900, 900; for Great Britain, 1000, 900
and for the United States at leas
500, 600, 900, of which SIS, 600, 900 is from
fires. Fifteen dollars a month is . los
reported from a single farm. No won
der that the United States Department
of Agriculture in this country, In Eu
rope L'association international pour II
destruction rationnelle des rats, and
similar society in England are trying t
rouse the public to an appreciation o
the gravity of this problem.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
Astonishing ignorance.

A Biblical test made by Professor Ran.
kin of Michigan University 10 OF Sad
interest to sincere churchmen. In q
class Of college students numbering 7e
an examination was made covering To-
miliar ground to all ordinary readers Of
the Bible. About an hour was given t.
answering seventeen questions, and 1t ID
said, mot one answered all the ques
tions accurately, and only one ventured
an answer to every question" Here art
some of the results: To the question
''In what language was the Bible origin
ally writtenp" such answers were giver
as "Arablc," "Sanskrit," German
"Frenoh," and early English" To
"the chief difference between the Old
and New Testaments?" came the answer
SIN the New Testament every chapter Il
by . different man; I don't know the
Old, but I don't think all the chapters
were written by one man." As to what
was meant by the name Jordan" wal
replied, "the man who took Moses place
as the head of the Israelites." The diff
ference between Levi and Leviathan wal
explained this way: "Levi was the name
of man; Leviathan might be applied to
bis doings." The Isle of PatmOs was
described as "the place where the chill
dren of Israel were fed In the wilder
ness" 1.-THE armor of Saul'' was de-
fined as "Saul's fight with the Ephe
sians." "Before the cock crow twice
etc.," was interpreted as "the reply Of
Christ to one of the two thieves on the
Cross" and "the mess of pottage," al
''tbe Lords supper"
The Northwestern Christian Advocate
says: "The reports of the Bible societies
indicate that the Bible Is one of the
"best Sellers" Here is a fine opportu
nifty for the Church to do It's first worh
over again. Increasing emphasis upon
knowledge of the letter of Scripture
must come in the work of the Sunday
School and of auxiliary societies o.
worship" 1t is hoped that the new
graded lesson material will be larg'
factor in the problem.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
WORKS WONDERS
For Worms in Children,

The diseases Of childhood are often
hard to interpret. A nervous condition,
restless at night, an abnormally large
appetite or sometimes none, may indi'
cate worms. In such cases q teaspoon.
full Of Ell. F." Atwood's Medicine at
night and small dose before light
breakfast the following morning is
harmless, and will settle all doubt about
worms being the cause. Many mothers
already know this. One Of them
W, lies: .1'My little boy, aged 6, has
never been without "L. F." Atwood g
Medicine since he was two, and l have
found it Invaluable for Worms, Con
stipation, etc."
Mrs. Adelbert E. Jellison, Franklin, Me-
If you have never used "L. F." At
woods Medicine, write for free sam
pie. IS cents for large bottle at al
stores.
"L. F." MEDICINE CO.. Portland. Me
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE
In South Paris

No. 2n. We are now offering q desirable six
acre village farm, situated between South Paris
and Norway, all tillage. two acres newly seeded,
strawberry plot. Buildings nearly new; sl;2
story, one or two tenements, eleven rooms, bath
and Iavatory, perfect sewerage. Also hardwood
floors finished in natural wood. handy and com.
modious. Outside, TWO bay windows, piazza,
portico, facing southwark. In addition, stable
20 80 IT,, four stalls, large hennery ID 80 IT,,
connecting with dwelling; city and well water
down. Terms and price on application.
No. 2ll. 50 acre farm only l.2 miles from
South Paris or Norway, upland, especially
adapted to corn, small fruit, apple. plum and all
kindred fruits. Nice orchard TO Baldwins--or.
binary yield, l25 barrels. Cuts Is tons No.
quality hay; also included, 4 cows, yearings.
farm wagon, horse rake, moving machine and
all farming Implements; cream separator. Two
story house of seven rooms, situated ON an ele,
walton; two barns; all handy and In good
neighborhood. Don't let this pass. Price s2,ooo
No. 265. This is q nice new cottage house OF
seven rooms, hardwood floors, pantry, clothes
and china Closets city water; outside has piazza,
bay window; equipped with storm and screen
windows and doors. Outbuilding:. stable IS (
"a It. stalls and carriage repository. poultry
houses and wood shed. Entire set OF buildings
all connected One acre of nice level land where
owner harveste one ton OF hay years supply OF
beans, potatoes and vegetables. Must sell soon.
See this property. $500.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
No. 2u77,-Chain Puzzle.

Fill each blank with word OF four
letters. The last two letters OF the
first blank will form the first two let
tiers Of the second; the last two OF the
second are the first two of the third,
and so on.
The storm drew -, while Ger the PLAIN
The helpless cattle rushed in vain.
Across this so vast
The human foot shall tread at last.
- day you live let night see more
OF kindness added to your store.
With wood to and trees to trim
There's work galore for Jack and Jim.
VIII gave his sister, so they say,
An - ring on Christmas day.
Though Annie's - makes stir,
Jeanette's soprano prefer.
She did not like the Of voice
In which he said. Come, take your
choice"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
Kew to Puzxledoh.

No. 2O6G- Beheudings: l, car-pen.
ter: 2, crown: 3. Primer.
No. 2061.--Enigma: Hull.
No. 206S. Word Square: /. stop; 2
tide: 3. odor; 4. pert.
No. 20G9.-Cross Word Enigma: HUI
mility.
No. 2070.-Numerical Enigmas: /.
Minute. In mute-minute. 2. A. hung,
rye. horse. makes. ace. lean. man. an
ger-"A hungry horse makes a clean
manger"
No. 2O7l. Rebus Puzzle: Hitch
your wagon to STAR
No. 20I2. Concealed Geography: /.
Butte. . Cape May. 8. Charleston.
4. Colorado. s. Maryland. 6. Wash
ington. I. Denver y Easton. 8.
Utah 10. Indiana. II. Missouri.
No. 1913. Riddle: Crest.
No 20I4. Double Acrostic: Lake
Erie Words: Line. affair. kiyi. ease.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25

Foley Kidney Pills will reach your in.
dividual case II you have any form Of
kidney or bladder trouble, any backache,
rheumatism, uric acid poisoning or IT.
regular and painful kidney action. They
are strengthening, tonic and curative,
and contain no habit forming drugs.
E. shurtleff Co., South Paris; s. B
Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
A Kansas Story.

"That is a rather stiff assertion" said
Senator Curtis at dinner in Washing.
ton of reciprocity argument.
"That in fact, reminds me OF one OF
our Kansas stories.
"'What Is that tall chimney forp' said
visitor to Kansas, pointing to farm.
yard. Is somebody putting up factory
in this lonely quarterp'
"'No,' was the reply. That's just
Joe Miller's we'll. Cyclone turned her
inside OUT"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
s'Fierce.' u

A Cleveland man who makes prac-
tice Of choosing his words with care, a
practice which he has endeavOred to in.
still into the family circle, made
memorandum of the misused words ut.
tered by his son and daughter during
recent breakfast. Here is the result
Elegant, 10 times.
Awful, II times.
Dandy, 6 times.
Fierce, 4 times.
Great, 2 times.
When the meal was over the head OF
the household called the family around
him in the library and gravely read the
totals to them.
"Gee, that's fercer' said the son.
"Isn't it awful n said tho daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
THE LAND OF
PUzzLEDOM.
No. 2O75,-Additions.

Take a vehicle and class of people
and make a color; take One-third OF
boy, one-fourth Of girl. one-third OF
you and one-half Of me and make a
color; take One-fifth Of plate. one
sixth Of a dipper, one-third Of pan
and one-sixth Of bucket and make q
color.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
AN EPIDEMIC OF COUGHING

Is sweeping over the town and young
aud old are alike affected. Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound is a quick,
safe, reliable family medicine for coughs
and colds. A. s. Jones, OF Lee Pharma-
cy, Chico, Calf, says: "Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound has no equal, and l
recommend 1t as containing no narcotics
or other harmful properties" A. K.
Shurtleff Co., South Paris; 8. z. Newell
& Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
A COLD, LA GRIPPE, THEN PNEU
MONA

Is too often the fatal sequence. La
Grippe coughs hang on, weaken the sys
tenn, and lower the vital resistance. R
G. Collins, postmaster, Barnegat, N. j.,
says: ~ was troubled with severe La
Grippe cough which completely exhaust.
cd me. Foley's Honey and Tar Com.
pound soon stopped the coughing spells
entirely. 1t can't be beat" A. E.
Shurtleff Co., South Paris; s. E. Newell
& Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
A Speudthrift.

A coast artillery officer along Broad
way was approached by private OF bic
company, who asked for the loan OF cal
fare to the Battery. The officer remark.
ed that the day before had been pay day
$50 1t was, sir" said the soldier, "bu'
drew only S18.40 and spent IS taking
a girl to supper and the show, then
spent 81 for drinks"
"Still you should have had some left
What became of it?" asked the officer
The private looked puzzled and finally
said:
II don't recall. / must have fooled
that away"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
No. ao7s.-Lstters PreSxsd.

I have a relative; / think that she
Is sister to my mother.
A letter makes her-oh. dear mel
AS boastful as my brother.
Another makes her thin. we see,
And haggard. while another
Will make her twit or mock as we
Attempt our rage to smother.
One makes her try sometimes to.cow
Our hearts. although they're brav
and stout;
Another one. l must avow.
Will make her follow US about
TWO make her fiutter by Us now.
In gay attire all rugged out.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
MANY A SUFFERING WOMAN

Drags herself painfully through her
daily tasks suffering from backache,
headache, nervousness, and loss of sleep,
not knowing her Ills are due to kidney
and bladder troubles. Foley Kidney
Pills give quick relief from pain and mis-.
cry, q prompt return TO health and
strength. No woman who suffers can
afford to overlook Foley Kidney Pills.
A. e. Shurtleff Co., South Paris. 8. z.
Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
A MESSAGE TO RAILROAD MEN.

E. 8. Bacon, II East Street, Bath, Me-,
sends out this warning to railroaders
everywhere. "My work - conductor
caused q chronic Inflammation Of the
kidneys and I was miserable and all
played out. From the day began tax.
ing Foley Kidney Pills I began to regain
my strength, and am better now than /
have been for twenty years." Try them.
A. E. Shurtleff Co., South Paris; 8. Z.
Newell d Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25

"Do you believe love makes the world
90 round, professorP"
"Ahem! OF course not. The earth
first acquired Its rotary motion when
thrown off from the sun in . nebulous
form, It's centrifugal forces being coun'
teracted to certain extent by the su-
perior attraction Of the solar body from
which 1t originally emanated."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
PNEUMONIA FOLLOWS A COLD,

PNEUMONIA FOLLOWS A COLD,
but never follows the nse Of Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound. 1t stops the
cough, heals-the sore and ipflamed air
passages, and strengthens tho lungs.
The genuine Is In yellow package with
beehive on carton. Refuse substitutes.
A. E. Shurtleff Co., South Paris; S. E.
Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
No. 2os2-Word syncopations.

Remove To connect from one who
blinks aud leave a poet; Il cord from
wet and muddy and leave to examine
secretly; to remain from foreigner
and leave an article: pronoun from
to disturb and leave precious stone
Il kind Of wood from cut and leave d
vehicle: reptile from flied and leave
u color.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
LADY WANTED

To Introduce our very complete Spring line OF
beautiful wool suiangs, wash fabrics. fancy
waistings, silk, etc, hdkfs, laces and petticoats
All up 10 date N. Y City patterns. Finest line
on the market. Dealing direct with the mills
you will 1Yid our prices low. Profits. $1,000 to
$4,000 weekly. Samples and full instructions
packed In q neat sample case shipped express
prepaid. No money required. Exclusive terri.
tory. Write for particulars. BE first to apply.
standard Dress Goods Company, Dept
go, Binghamton, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
No. 2078.-Riddle.

Allow me. sir. to go as first
And then as number two;
Then after these we find you are
To follow. as Is due.
But lest you never guess this queer
And hyperbolic fable.
Pray let there follow after that
Whatever may be able.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
A COnundrum.

~ courted my wife three years before
1 got her," confided friend, "and q lot
of that was wasted time"
why" We shuddered, "your wife is
most excellent woman"
Indeed she is. 1 can lick the man
that says she amt. But since them dear
old days have discovered that could
have got her In twelve weeks, If I'd had
the gall to ask for her. Did waste
time, or didn't II"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25

Blobbs-Why do those two girls both
hate you 80?
Slobbs-I once innocently remarked
that they looked alike.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25

"Miss Bolde," said the shy student to
the fair one on the other side of the
sofa, "if were to throw you q kiss
what would you say?"
"I'd say you're the LATEST man I ever
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25

"Does your husband know anything
about baseball?" "Reslly, IUpn't know.
he talks . great deal about It but his
remarks seem incoherent to me-"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.
Recipes.

Correspondents on topics Of interest 10 the Adiee
lie solicited. Address: Editor HONEMAKERs'
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat. South Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25

Hiram Hallsworthy says he never
realized how much news the papers
don't print until his wife Joined an after
noon club.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
N, ooa1-Num.rieaI Enioma.

No. 2O81.-NunerIeaT Enigma.
am composed Of thirteen letters
and can be found on the map OF Eu-
rope
My 2T is to so astray. My 6 Z !
4 l3 IL is a small fur animal. My 5 .
10 is Il shade of brown. My 6 10 3 Is
the finish.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25

SIS your theory making any practical
progressp"
ENTHUSIASTICALLY" replied the Social
LIST. "Already umbrellas, lead pencils
and matches are regarded as common
PROPERTY"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
No. 2c93.-Word Puzzle.

A rodent in a rage:
A sailor In twitch;
A sudden push In poor;
A letter in a witch:
A triiie in a thorn;
A nobleman In clear;
A wheels part In rogue.
And always In austere.
Youths Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
No. 2OS0.-Homonyms.

No. 2oSo.-Homonyms.
(Fill the blanks in each with the
same word. differently accented0
The to Fingars cave would -
a stranger.
Men sometimes travellers faint
ing in a -
To select often - a writer to
annoyance.
AS an excuse for illiberality persons
sometimes to the -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25

"Will your dog bite usP"
81 shouldn't be surprised, miss. 'E'a
got uncommon sweet TOOTH"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
sARDINE CANAPEs.

Cream one-fourth a cup OF butter;
beat into 1t a canned pimento, washed,
dried and chopped fine, half . cup Of
faxed sardines, q teaspoonful of grated
onion, and cream to make 1t moist; press
through sieve. Pipe on to the edge Of
triapgles or fingers of toasted-and. cooled
bread. Set half sardine down the
center; FIJI one side with chopped white
or sifted yolk of egg, and the other with
chopped picked beets.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25

Dissolve cup Of cinnamon drops,
(small round red candies) In pint of
boiling water. In 1t let simmer six or
eight pared-and-core apples, turning
them often to keep the shape. When
tender throughout and tinted rose color
remove to serving dish; boil the syrup
until quito thick and pour around the
apples. Serve hot with cream, or when
cold beat cup OF cream until firm and
pipe 1t over and around the apples. A
cup Of sugar may replace the candy, the
syrup favored With cinnamon, and tint
.:;;h rose colored paste, before cook.
ing the apples In 1t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-25
KORNLET CHowDER.

Cut two slices of fat, salt pork In tiny
cubes there should be about half cup);
let these cook in q saucepan until they
are lightcolored and the fat 10 drawn
out; skim out the bits of pork, add half
q small onion, cut in thin shreds, and let
cook until yellowed; add three cups OF
boiling water and let simmer five min
utes, then strain over cup of potatoes,
cut In slices, parboiled five minutes and
drained. Let cook until the potatoes
are tender; add can of kornlet, tea.
spoonful of salt, half teaspoonful OF
black pepper, and one or two cups OF
milk. Let boil two minutes. Serve
with Drowned crackers.
EGGS A LA KING.
Cut eight hard. cooked eggs In slices
mix half a teaspoonful Of salt, one
fourth a teaspoonful of paprika, four
tablespoonfuls of olive oil and two table
spoonfuls of lemon juice, pour this over
the eggs, cover and set aside for an hour
or more. Remove the peel and stems
from one-fourth pound of fresh mush-
rooms (dry these for some other use)
and slice the caps; melt two tablespoon
fuls of butter, add the sliced mushroom
caps and half a green pepper cut In
shreds. A tablespoonful of scraped
onion pulp may be added If desired. Stir
the pepper and mushrooms two or three
minutes; add one cup and half of thin
cream and stir and cook very gently
about ten minutes; add the eggs drained
from the dressing, set the dish over boil
ing water, cover and let stand to become
very hot. Beat the yolks of two eggs;
dilute with the dressing from the eggs
or with one-fourth of cup OF cream and
stir into the mixture. As soon as the
yolks are "set" the dish is ready to
serve.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-11-16
Name Receiver
 For Trust Company
A Flagstaff dispatch srys:-

A Flagstaff dispatch erys:-
 JF Mathews of Holbrook. ha. been appointed receiver for the Rsucher's Trust company. The appointment was made by Superior Judge Perkins in an action commenced against the company and it's agents by the firm oi Sloan, Seabury & Westervslt, who represent 63 persons who bought Rsncher's Trust stock. Msthews is acceptable to them.
 Agents for the Rapcber's Trust company travelled through the north. ern part of the state, making glittsr- ing reprssen 'stions to wealthy cattle- men and sbeepmen. Every enc who purchased stock was to get money as per cent and was to be member of the concerns loan company st$7 . day. Moreover, the company was to make such enormous profits that they would probably never have to pay the notes they gave for stock. Mo.t of the notes were hypothecsted as soon as they were taken and several of the agents have left for parts unknown.
 It is understood that when the re- ceiver winds up the company's affairs those who paid cash for stock will re-. ceive only c small part of their money back.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-11-16
Wm. ). Bryan, IT,,
 Beco mes a Lawyer

William Jennings Bryan, IT,, son Of the secretary of state, is one of . clsss of seventeen admitted law stu dents to practice today before the .tste and fedetal courts.
 Bryan, who lives in Tucson. took the examination last week and pass'd with an excellent rating. He recs ived . telegram of copgratulktion from his distinguished father.
 The examiustion wss given by Selim Franklin, George stonemsn end P W O'Sullivan, sitting ss . board Of examiners. Tbcse admit ted are John D Mackay and William Jennings Bryan. Jr., of Tucson; Allen Hill. Fred 8 Eskert and Neil 0 Clark of Prescott: Malcom c Little, of No- gales, Hugh NJ Foster of Globe, sam- uel M Morris of Bisbee, John Nj Lon. gan, Clarence E Johns. Frank Delany .od J L Quils of Phoenix. Charles c Jones of Flagstaff. FL Zimmermsn 'f Chandler, and David W Ling of Clifton.
 After admission to the supreme 'ourt of the state, the class appeared 'efore Judge Sawtelle, armed w;:h heir c!edentiA's, end on motion were dmitsed to practice in the United 'tstes court.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-11-16
Cattle SmuggIer
 Tried at Phoenix

A hung jury was the result of the
 trial of V A Yourg, of Douglas in the United States court at Phoenix last
 week. This trial occupied the time of
 the court during Friday and Saturday
 Judge Q A Richardson appearing for
 the defendant. Judge Richardson stated that he wac informed that the
 trial jury stood eight for scquittsl Of
 his client, while four stood for convic-
 tion. MT Young returned homs with his attorney, having continued his bond for appearance when wanted for . second trial. Young was tried on an indictment .hioh charged him with smuggling cattle from Mexico, or be- ing implicated in smugeling He pur- chased cattle brought over the lire by Jack Gatlin, and is was % the evil dencs of Gstlin that the govern mept relied for conviction, he telling the | court and jury that be had sn arrange ment with Young to bring cattle .cross the line without the payment of duty. This Young denies. It is not known when the next trisl will be ,alled, but it will probably bs during Inc present term oi court. l
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-11-16
Cost of Ninth Ari-
 zona State Fair

RetweeE $6s,oO0 and $70. OOO va, the cost of the ninth Arizona fair
 The paid adw issions totsled sbou, 80, QUO. ss against $22. .000 lsst year
 Complete 6gures CD the ccrt of the fair the admissions and the receipts from ali other sources will be avsil. .tle in few days. They are being prepar. ed by Secretary o B Wood and the members Of the commission.
 From the stats the fair received sz5, 900. Between $4OoO and 5000 wss received for concessions. the in- crease being nearly $2000 ossr last year. Entrance fees and other reve- nues will bring the total up to more tbsn the fair cost.
 Included in the estimate of &6s 900 to $70, ,0c0 is the cost of various im- provements. Another important item iu the coat of the fair is the purses, which sotsled $29. 100.
 "rhe fair gre~ st sn sstonishing rase," Commissioner J J Keessp ssid. eve simply must have more ground, and we must have it by next year if possible. live do not have is. and also more space in the exhibit build ing, 1 do nos know what ve are going to do. This year we had to increase onr stall space 50 per osnt."