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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13
To Remove Ink From Carpets.

When freshly spilled, ink can be
removed from carpets by wetting in
milk. Take cotton batting and soak
up all of the ink that it will receive,
being careful not to let it spread.
Then take fresh cotton, wet in milk,
and sop it up carefully. Repeat this
operation, changing cotton and milk
each time After most Of the ink has
been taken up in this way rub the
spot. Continue till all disappears,
then wash the spot in clean warm wa
ter and little soap; rinse in clear
water and rub till nearly dry If the
ink is dried in, know of no way that
will not take the color from the car
pet as we'll as the ink, unless the ink
is on a white spot. In that case salts
of lemon, or soft soap, starch and lem
on juice will remove the ink as easily
as if on cotton.-Exchange
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13
Delicate Point.

They are a happy couple. They
haven't been married very long. In
fact, the honeymoon has barely waned.
says the Pittsburgh Post. An elderly
friend net the bridegroom downtown
yesterday AID slapped him on the
back.
well, happy as lark, l suppose"
"Oh, yes"
"How's the cookjng?"
II have one trouble. It's just this
my wife has been preparing angel
food every day for dinner"
"You must be getting tired of it,"
"I am. Yet l feel hesitancy about
saying anything. How soon after the
honeymoon would it be proper to ask
for beefstead and onions?"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13
WHY CAT HAS NINE LIVES
Has Ceased to Be a Question to This
Official Cat and Dog
Executioner.

New London, Conn.-Why a cat has
nine lives ceases to be question. The
presence of electricity explains 1t.
This important contribution to SCI
entific knowledge is made by Herbert
A. Dean of Providence, who holds the
delightful Job of official cat and dog
executioner in Providence and New
London
He has cut short the careers of nu-
merous dogs here by asphyXiation in
large tank. None of them gave Dean
bit of trouble.
Several months ago he placed cat
in the gas tank and turned on the
fumes. Within few minutes the tank
exploded, almost consigning Dean and
his assistant, Earl Brown, to the fate
decided on for the cat.
Dean thought that was just an ordi-
nary accident, but the ether day when
second cat was tossed in to the
tank. the death chamber blew up
again. Brown Was slightly injured
and Deans hair was singed. What
remains of the tank will never form a
topic Of conversation.
Dean, seeking an explanation, went
to the office of the New London Gas
and Electric Company and told his
story. One of the officials laughed
and said that when cat is thrown in
to the tank the feline arches It's back
and by rubbing the same against the
side of the tank geaefat es so much
electricity that an explosion is inevi-
table. Z
The gas expert said that this was
SO because one of his engineers who
had looked into the Cling said it was
So
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13
In Doubt as 70 Which Kind

A freshman came home from high
school the other day and told her
mother she was discouraged. The
mother asked her the cause. We'll"
she replied, II will have to go three
more years before will be in the
senior class, and it really doesn't
seem worth the trouble. This morn
ing in spelling contest the teacher
asked senior boy to spell 'pneumon-
ia and he stood up and looked about
the room bit uncertainty and then
said: Do you mean the liquid, CIR tho
disease?"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13
ELECTION DAY IN FRANCE
Republic Choose Versailles as City IN
Wtscn Presidents Are Named
Executives All Have Doubles.

Versailles. France.-The day of the
presidential election revived some OF
the old glories of Versailles. Louis
XIV. as we know selected Versailles
in preference to st. Germain as his
abode. He, in fact, created it. 1t was
in the course of hunting party that
he was fascinated by the beautiful sur
roundings and the wooded country OF
Versailles, and Immediately after
wards joined and formed the nucleus
Of the chateau. For nearly century
Versailles was abandoned, and it was
the Republic which restored some OF
it's prestige. First of all the senate
and chamber met there regularly till
1879, and then the Constitution pro-
vided that even after the removal of
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13
Mother Merely Wanted to Know

The daughter of the house had Just
returned from visit with her west
ern cousins, during which she had
become engaged to a rising young
rancher whom she had met at the
home of her relatives.
To her mother she was extoliing the
virtues of her intended.
oh, mother!" she exclaimed hes
just grand. So square, so upright!
SO highly polished Why; even in his
notes there is such sympathetic
tone that sometimes / wonder if 7 am
not reading the music of the gods,"
"Mercy's sake, child" interrupted
mother, ARE you talking about a
Young man or a piano?"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13
Wanted an Illustration.

A little boy was advised by his
father to use illustrations in his con-
versation whenever they should oc-
cur to him.
For" continued the parent, there
is no more forcible way of conveying
or impressing your meaning"
Shortly after, the boy was being
lectured on generosity.
Its better to give than to receive,
Johnny-far better"
illustrate it, papa. I think l shall
understand it better"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13
MAN TAKES BACK HIS DOLLAR
Husband Keeps Eight-Year Record for
Stinginess Free From
Stain.

Minneapolis.-The limit of hus-
bands stinginess was brought out in
a divorce case in District court here.
The plaintiff was on the witness stand.
when she made the statement. that her
husband had never contributed to her
support.
Didn't your husband ever give you
anv money!" asked the court.
We'll, he did give me dollar soon
after we were married, eight years
ago." answered the witness. "but
shortly afterward he insisted upon
NY returning it. Then he deserted
me-" s3
The divorce was granted.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13
judges TWO Rules.

Judge Hans Hamilton, at the Black
pool (Eng.) county court, replying to
an expression of regret at his forth
coming retirement, said that, in order
to expedite business and save time.
he always had in front CT him, written
in large letters upon piece of blot
ting paper, the words: DO not talk.
Do not make jokes"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13
Bed of Queen Marie Antoinette, Pre-
served In the Palace of Versailles.


the parliament to Paris the election
of the president Of the republic should
always take place at Versailles. The
great event of January IL being pO-
litical. Versailles lacked some of the
gay and fashionable elements to which
such an occasion might lend itself.
President Fallieres may or may not
regret his disappearance from the
Elysee. But there is one man who
does The good ex-president has a
double in Paris, who for years has
basked in subtly reflected glory. He
realized early-friends rushed to tell
HMM the career of the new presi-
dent that he woulG be constantly
taken for the head of the state, and,
being a humorist and genial person
withal, he prepared himself for his
fate. When any one bowed to him
respectfully he returned a sweeping
coup de chapeau' and smiled an am
pie FalIieres smile. He even wore a
hat such as the worthy president af-
fected, and spotted butterfly tie.
These things treasured many people
who were at first inclined to doubt
whether it really was the president
after ALL
Every French president, they say.
has his double, and for some one the
honor which has been withdrawn from
the double of NJ Fallieres will be be
slowed upon some CHe as yet perhaps
all ignorant of the greatness thrust
upon him. Let us hope he will take
it in the same gracious spirit that has
characterized NJ Fallieres' double.
That complaisant parsonage will not
be shorn of all his glory. He will still
shine with modified luster as the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13
Butter Broke Bridqc.

Cornelius Westphal fifty-seven
years old, died at FaIk's hotel III
Cedar Grove, N. j., because three
pounds of butter was too much for a
bridge over Peckham river. West
phal crossed to get three pounds of
butter The bridge supported his 10
pounds, but when he returned with
the butter added to his weight the
timbers gave way. He was in the
water several minutes and caught
pneumonia, which proved fatal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13
[23STl D 2 2TIe Tso saa!ss
Awful Blow.

eyes," said Slithers, Mickey vas
ny dearest friend, and l shall never
ease to mourn his death. It was a
errible blow from which | shall never
ecover."
"Why-I though you married his
vidow?" said JimpsOn.
"Why-er-ahem!- why, yes, | did;
ut-"
Here Slithers subsidized into a deep
nd uncomfortable silence.-Harper's
Weekly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13
LANES CAN WEAR SHOES

ne size smaller after using Aliens Foot
;ase the Antiseptic powder to be shaken in
the shoes. 1t makes tight or new shoes
eel easy Gives rest and comfort. Refuse
institutes For FREE trial package, adj
lreps Allen S. Olmsted LIE Roy, NJ Y. Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13

Figuratively speaking, man and
his wife are one, but the figures on
the grocery bill are apt to disprove it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethiug, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
ton cures wind collie ,25c bottle Adv
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13

Pay compliments if you will, but
pay your bills first.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13

PILES CURED IN TO DAYS
Your druggist will refund money il PAZO OlNT.
MHNr fails to cure any case of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protrudng Piles in to Ia days. SOC.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13
Satisfaction.

Blessed is he who has found his
work; let him ask no other blessed
neGs.--Carlyle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13
Apolouv.

Apology.
'"You called me dog, sir"
ooh, no! Some dogs are very fine
reatures. l called you cur"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-03-13

Some people are as unpopular as a
last years popular song.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-26
First Article.

II 81 ~ LIClOs
William G. Shepherd, staff writer
for The Day Book, sailed for Europe
in June, 1912, and has been staff cor
respondent of this newspaper across
the water for fifteen months. All our
readers are familiar with his articles.
A few weeks ago the editor OF The
Day Book requested Shepherd to
write his views on the question:
(which is the best land to live in
Europe or America" Shepherd has
replied in two interesting articles OF
which the following is the first. He
chose to base his articles on another
question: what kind of place is
the United States?" The second ar
ticIe will be published tomorrow
Editor.)
BY WILLIAM G. SHEPHERD
London, Sept. 26.-What kind of
a place is the United States? You
Chicago folks are too close to it to
give an answer. A man can get so
close to a building that he can see
only a few stones in the wall and
cannot tell what the building looks
like.
For the past year I've been look
ing at the United States from Europe,
through the eyes of everyday En-
glishmen, Frenchmen, Germans and
Italians. I've associated with common
folks over here, folks who have to
fight to make both ends meet and
who worry about low wages and
taxes and the high cost of living, just
as most of us folks do at home, and,
back in the minds of all of them, |
found this hope:
swell, when things get so bad here
that we can't stand it, we can 60 to
the United States"
You have to get to Europe and see
the condition of the people who work
for living before you can begin to
fully realize that America is the best
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-26

hhO" IhdI wages ought W NC uISn-
er and that capital is depressing
labor. But, in America, there is hope.
In Europe there is no hope.
First, in America, the children are
not taught in the schools and in the
home that they belong to a certain
class and that they must remain in
that class all their lives. In England
this is part of every child's education.
In addition, the children have had
it instilled into them from birth-and
the belief comes down from their
fathers and grandfathers for centur-
les back-that the lower classes are
made to work for the upper classes.
1t wouldn't be so bad if the thing
ended here. But the terrible part of
and women of the lower classes be-
lieve it, too. They have been taught
that God made certain few people
to be very fine and blue-blooded and
that He made other people to work
for the fine ones and to keep them
in silks and satins and fine houses.
One prayer, in the English prayer
OOOh, IhoI 10 ouppOoOo " NC oclo
by the lower class folks is that God
will help them to respect their bet
ters." And they say it and believe
it is right.
From all I've seen of the upper
classes, it takes Gods assistance to
help you respect them. y
The Englishmen say that our po-
icemen aren't polite. but neither are
the London policemen. 1t isn't polite
ness, but servility-they get $40 a
week that makes them gentle. Any
body with a clean collar is the Lon
don policeman's boss.
They say that folks on our streets
rush and bump into each other and
never say excuse me-" True enough,
sad to say. But this is only sign
that in America every man is more
or less of the opinion that he's as
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23
Oscar q. Mason Loses Right Hand.
THROWS IT INTO PLANER WHEN HE SLIPS
ON THE FLOOR.

While at work In the factory OF the
Paris Manufacturing Co. Saturday after
noon, Oscar G. Mason met with au acci-
dent which resulted in the loss OF his
right hand. He slipped on the floor, and
throwing out his right hand in oonse-
qusuce, It was caught in one Of the cutters
of the iour-sided planer from which he
was taking away. The hand was taken
off clean about to the wrist joint, but 1t
was necessary to take 1t back little
farther to dress 1t properly.
Mr.. Mason, who boards with the family
Of Frank w. Nottage, was taken after
the amputation to the home OF bis sister,
Mrs. ]. Hastings Bean, where ne now
remains. he is az comfortable Is could
be expected under the circumstance. l.
il very unfortunate accident, and he
has the sympathy Of every one.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23
Near Drowning.

Margaret, the nine-year-old daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. Z. McKenuey, who
live in John Benefits house on Nichols
Street, had narrow escape from drown
ing Tuesday afternoon. In company
with Lawrence, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Q.
NJ. Bates, she was on the ice at the Park
Street bridge, when she got into the
water. Near the west abutment the ed
diving of the water and the shelter OF the
bridge combine to keep 1t from freezing
as fast as the rest of the stream, and
there Was an open place at that point.
The little boy ran to the home OF ms
grandfather, Frank Z. Barrows. on Park
Street, for help. Meanwhile, Ernest r
Crockett, who was at work In bis green
house, heard the girls screams. A
first he did not realize what they meant
but as soon as he did be ran down tC
the bridge. He found the girl In th'
water clinging to the edge of the ice
To reach her be had to lie down and
crawl out on the ice, as he did not dare
TO trust 1t under his feet. Though n
could not induce her to let go the Ice &c
grasp his hands, he succeeded In getting
hold of her arms and pulled her out.
Some of the women OF the neighbor
hood had by that time gathered, ant
thew took care of the girl. She was bad
ly chilled and pretty nearly exhausted
but uffsred no i'll effects.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23
Christmas Festivals.

Christmas will be observed by the sew
eral churches OF the place with festivals
in some form, under the auspices OF the
Sunday Schools.
At the Congregational church re-
freshments will be served to the children
at 4 80 In the afternoon, to DO followed
nv a tree. The mid.week prayer meet
ing will be on Tuesday evening this
week. ,,
AT the Methodist church there Will Dc
a tree with a short program OF exercises,
TO which 1t is expected that each class
will contribute one or more numbers
This viii; be on Wednesday evening.
AT the Baptist church the program
will be In the form of cantata, "Santa
Claus Reception" for which rehearsais
have been for some time going on ioi'
The Universalist Sunday School vii
have jts usual Christmas supper wed
nssday evening, followed by some exer
cises and games, and tree to finish W
the evening. Supper at 9 o'clock.
Thursday afternoon at 4:SO. al tne
voung peoples societies Of the town vii
meet st the Dsering Memorial Vestry &c
participats in street choral singing
Rsturnipg to the vestry refreshments
viii be served to those who participate
All invited. young and old.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23
The Comanche Yell on q Midnight
Hunt.

Certified as truthful tale by those who re-
quest Its publication
One calm, cold night. when the moon was full,
Three well known hunters, with Comanche
wended their way three miles to the old apple
waiting for deer to enter In droves.
Len Sumner and Bennett stationed In the pas
While two Waited In the oaks where an old buck
he'd been seen.
And the little seat in the old apple tree. where
Think il must have been Frank and tho Conan
che chief.
All was quiet and still. not noise from any Of
Unit, Suddenly s there rang GU. an Indian, ,hri
veil, and a Bangi Bangi Bsngi
We watched for the deer to come out on the
Blu. found f the old chief had been pepperins a
Excited and breathess We all hurried to the
To see wha. Frank and the old chief had got.
Roy and Len. fearful for their scalp In the woods
Were relieved to find the comanches had started
for home.
An old owl in tall oak was grand squealer,
He could almost pronounce the CHIEFS name' -
The Indians returned, think about one;
The rest remained hunting, we thought II was
fun.
The old chief win remember ~ the time OF MS
The cold night he went hunting with an oil
butcher knife.
From cares and worries his mind was free,
Until he grew stin and cold in the old apple tree
The chief allowed he would be homeward bound,
Caught his foot In the ladder, and feii 70 Inc
Tho Old stump was riddled. and scattered like
Which caused the old chief to break out in
laugh.
Then. q we makum . track for outa here"
They reached the camp hungry, with tired rect,
Started q Are, and had something to eat;
Eating their lunch, and after their prayers were
Got down the quilts, and went to bed;
And like the old story Of my son john"
They went 10 bed with their clothes oil on.
They fell asleep dreaming Of funny tricks,
But as the chief had 70 60 home, he got up at Six
The Indians were quiet, and very meek,
| but the chief allowed the coffee was weak.
II the chief had missed his train. he FEELING onm
would have sent the message, "9 NO. num-.
We broke camp. gathered In our traps, Ike 81
old fur dealer, -,
| name,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23
PROBATE NOTICES.


To all persons Interested In either of the estates
hereinafter named:
At Probate Court. held at Paris. In and
for the County Of Oxford, on the third Tuesday
sand nine hundred and thirteen. The following
matter having been presented for the action
thereupon hereinafter indicated, 1t is hereby
ORDERED:
terested, by causing o copy Of this order to be
published three weeks successfully In the OK
ford Democrat, a newspaper published at South
Paris, in said County, thai they may appear at a
third Tuesday Of January, A. D. 1914, at of the
clock in the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they see cause.
Sarah J. Chase late of Buckfeld, deceased |;
appointment Of Charles A. Chase or some other
suitable person as administrator with the will
annexed presented by Charles A. Chase, widow
er.
Joseph II. Durham late of Paris, deceased |;
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Fred A. Durham, the executor therein
named.
Hannah A. Holt late of Paris. deceased /;
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Eugene II. Dorr. the executor therein named.
Anna 8. Merrill late of Buckfeld, de.
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Melvena <. Bumpus, the execu.
trix therein named.
tonn1e Es Ifo8k late OF DlXnelu, ueCedbcu
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Janet l.. Morse, the executrix therein named.
Ebenezer II. Holmes late of Oxford, de.
ceased; fourth account presented for allowance
by James 8. Wright and Winfield s. Starbir'',
trustees.
Lors e. Tuell late of Paris, deceased; peti-
ton for an allowance out Of personal estate pre-.
sentCd by George g. Tuell, widower.
Olynthi. A. He.ld late Of Buskaeld. de- de-.
| ceased; final account presented for allowance by
Fred 4. Head, administrator.
Joshua G. Head late of Buckaeld, de.
ceased; final account presented for allowance by
Fred e. Head. administrator.
Samuel L. Moody late of Rumford, de.
| ceased; petition for license to have conveyed
certain real estate according to contract, pre-
sented by Lizzie A. Hopkins, the person con.
tracted with.
Fred L. Pulsifer late of Sumner, deceased
| first and final account presented for allowance
| by /. Oscar Swift, administrator.
p. Parker Dresser late of Albany, de-
ceased; first and final account presented for
allowance by Mary r. Dresser, Administrative.
| Maria r. Baker late of Paris. deceased
second and final account presented for allow.
ance by william K. Morse, administrator.
Fred L. Pulsifer late of Sumner. deceased
petition tor order to distribute balaace remain
Ing In his hands presented by !. Oscar Swift
administrator.
Maud M. Bolster Of Paris, ward; account
presented for allowance by James 8. Wright
guardian.
Maria r. Baker late OF Paris, deceased
petition for order to distribute balance remain
Ing in his hands presented by william E. Morse
administrator.
| p. Parker Dresser late of Albany, de-
ceased; petition for order to distribute balance
| remaining In her hands presented by Mary r.
Dresser, administratrix.
ADDISON Z. HERRICK, Judge of said Court.
A true copy-Attest:
394l ALBERT ID. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23
Auction Sales.

Robert D. Tuttle will sell, at the Hen
~ Whitman place In Buckfeld, on Tues
day, Dec. 80, at 80 O'Clock P. NJ, q
twn-year-old colt, a horse seven years
old, farming tools, harness, sleigh and
numerous other articles.
At her place In North Paris. on Thurs.
day, Jan. l, at 1880 P. NJ, Mrs. @. a.
Bacon will sell quantity Of household
goods, farming and carpenters tools
ETC., all In excellent condition.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23
Born.

In South Paris, Dec. 10, to the wife Of Pau
Hidden, q daughter. Onni.
In North Paris, Dec. 12, to the wife of Angus
Komulainen, daughter, Elmo T.
In Hastings, Dec, to the wife Of H. Il
Edgerly, q son.
In Norway, Dec. IS, to the wife of Leon N
Longley, q daughter.
In Waterford, Dec. II, to the wife OF L.
Rounds, son.
In Lewiston, Dec. II, to the wife Of Edmund
Daniels, formerly Of Oxford, daughter, Lilliar
Rose.
In East Orange, N. j., Dec. 10, to the wife o
Walter G. Whitman, q son, George Bates.
In Bethel, Dec II, to the wife OF ingalls, Nc
Allister, q daughter.
In Andover, Dec. IL, to the wife Of Fred Emer
son, a daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23
THE HAMLIN SOAP

Save money on your soap bills.
Ask your grocer for the Hamlin
Soap, the nice, white, sanitary soap
that does the work. No sore hands.
A trial will satisfy that it is money
saver. This soap will remove grease
spots, tea and coffee stains, fruit
stains, blood stains etc. For silver
ware, cut glass, lace curtains, wool
ems, etc. No bluing necessary, no
boiling required.
MADE ONLY BY THE
HAMLIN SOAP Works,
Hamlin, N. Y.
For Sale by the
8. E. NEWELL co.
5l.s Paris, Maine.