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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-09-10
REV. SUNDAY MEETS
FORMER PLAYMATE

During sermon by Billy Sunday at
the Methodist church on a recent Sun
day, the speaker told of his early life.
His father was killed in the Civil war.
He and younger brother were sent to
a children's home at Davenport, Iowa.
In the audience sat Mrs. E. C. Ham
mond, of Hood River. Her father
served in the Civil war, but died at his
home soon after the close. She, too,
was an inmate of the home at Daven.
port. The preachers story refreshed
her memory of the days she pent in the
home. She remembered Billy Sunday,
remembered the day he and his little
brother were brought to the home. In
the intervening years, of course, she
had lost all trace of Billy Sunday and
did not recognize even in the name of
the noted evangelist, the little boy who
was among her playmates at the chill
dren's home. At the conclusion of the
service Mrs. Hammond introduced her
self and renewed the acquaintance.
A short time after the close of the
war, +. c. Hammond with his family
paid visit to the home. His family
then consisted of a wife and two
daughters. ne two daughters are
today residents of Hood River. At the
home he saw the children assemble at
the dinner tables. The present Mrs.
Hammond. then a girl of IL years, was
monitor of her class. He couldn't help
noticing the smart little black eyed
girl who afterwards became his wife,
though at that time perfect stranger.
In after years, and after MIR. Ham
mond had been widower for 10 years,
fate brought the old veteran and the
once black eyed monitor to form ac-
quaintance. They were married and
low enjoy together a serene old age.
MIR. Hammond marched with Sherman
to the sea.
Another strange coincidence hap
pened TO this worthy couple only few
days ago. Mrs. Hammond got letter
from Arizona telling of the death of a
nephew, who was killed by Mexican
bandits. In the same mail Mr.. HAM
mond got letter from Iowa telling of
the death of nephew who shot to death
a woman and then shot himself. The
death of both nephews occurred upon
the same day.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-09-10
WOMAN'S CLUB ISSUES
ANNUAL CALENDAR

The Hood River Woman's club has
Just issued its annual calendar, an at
tractive booklet. The cover page is
white with gold lettering. The work
was done at the Glacier office. The
club has prospered during the past
year, "a new members having been
added. From its beginning the club
year of l9l3-l9l4 was busy one, &C
coiding to the general report contained
in the year book. On August of last
year the retiring president, Miss Mary
McLaren, turned the first shovelful of
earth for the new library building at
ceremony arranged by the building
committee and the Woman's club.
Having instigated the campaign for
the county library, it was proud mo-
ment for the members of the Woman's
club, when on October IL they psrtici
pated in the ceremonies of laying the
cornerstone of the institution.
One of the pleasures of last year IS
activities was the entertainment here
from October to 9, inclusive, of the
delegates to the annual convention of
the Federated Wonan's clubs of the
state. The women participated in vari-
Gus civic activities throughout the year.
The next meeting of the club will be
held on Wednesday afternoon, Septem-
Der 80.
The list of officers and committees for
the ensuing year are given below:
Pres, Mrs. j. o. Mclaughlin; first
vice pres, Mrs. Jessie p. Rodwell !;
second vice pres, Mrs. N. E. Fertig
treas, Mrs. A. G. Lofts; rec. sec,
Mrs. Bert Stranahan; financial Sec,
Mrs, A. l.. Page.
Calendar committee Mrs. Jessie p.
Rodwell, Mrs. Olivia Lucas, Mrs. Jen-
ME Berry, Mrs. Margaret G. Morse.
Social committee Mrs. G. A. Cass,
general chairman; Mrs. L. M. Bentley,
first chairman; Mrs. Geo. Stranahan,
second chairman; Mrs. c. ID. Thomp-
son. third chairman.
Philanthropic committee-Mrs.O Olivia
Lucas. Mrs. w. M. Stewart, Mrs. Tru-
man Butler.
Educational committee-Mrs. Albert
Garfield, MISS M. McLaren, Mrs. Aida
Shoemaker, Mrs. N. E. Fertig.
Entertainment committee-Mrs. J.
E. Ferguson, Mrs. F. E. Newly, Mrs.
K. W. Sinclair.
Music committee-M A. S. Keir,
Mrs. E. D. Kanaga, Mrs. v. C. Brock.
Civic committee-Mrs. J. w. Ingalls,,
Mrs. Geo. Wilbur, Mrs. E. l.. Scobee,
Mrs. c. A. Bell, Mrs. Minnie Won der
Abe.
Current topics Mrs. William Mon
roe, Mrs. Ella J. L. Wilbur.
Press committee-Mrs. A. L. Page,
Mrs. A. G. Lofts.
Auditing committee-M Mae Da-
wilson, Mrs. Robert Perigo.
Study department-Mrs Ella J. L.
Wilbur,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-09-10
FINLEY LECTURE
DRAWS Big CROWD

The lecture here Saturday night at
the rooms of the Commercial club by
W. L. Finley of the State Game and
Fish Commission drew a large crowd.
The lecture, illustrated by slides and
moving pictures, was interesting
throughout, and will have an effect
toward awakening local citizens to the
necessity of bird and game protection.
MIR. Finley is one of the best versed
naturalists on the Pacific coast or the
United States for that matter. He
has spent years in the study of wild
animal and bird life. His photographs
and moving pictures are marvellous.
For days he has remained in one spot
allowing birds and animals to gradually
become accustomed to him that he
might secure their photographs in their
daily life, as it were.
MIR. Finley was accompanied to the
city by his little daughter, who was
the guest of Mrs. B. E. Duncan while
here,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-09-10

The cost Of excavation per cubic yard
has been as follows: Earth. 20 cents I;
loose rock, 4S cents. and hard rock, 50
cents.
Another man to whom much credit is
due in connection with the work is A.
S. Benson. who did much in securing
rights Of way and in performing other
service without compensation.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-09-10
AutOiStS Paw Fine

Automobilists were victims of in the
local courts last, week charges of open
mutilers and absence of license tags
having been preferred. City Recorder
Howe heard the cases of Edgar Franz
and Clifford NJ. Ross, who paid fines
for having allowed their muffiers to re.
main opening the city. Judge Buck
heard the case of Harry Doolittle, who
was charged with driving his car with
out displaying a licenese tag.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
Eyeulass Lenses.

All lenses used In making eyeglasses
by manufacturers in this country are
formed from imported glass. which Is
secured principally from Germany
This glass is Of texture and transpar'
ency so far above the products OF
American glass plants that the optical
companies use 1t exclusively for their
high grade work. Each blank is about
two inches square and nearly one
eighth inch in thickness. In appear
ance 1t is not unlike an ordinary piece
Of plate glass the edges are rough
from the molds. and ii has no magnify
ing properties. This is the work Of
the optical manufactures. and 1t is for
him to grind the glass and form it
until 1t magnifes or refracts the OBJ
ject before it.-Columbus Dispatch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
Steel Rail Inventor,

The first modern steel rails OF the
type which made high speed railway
operation possible We're designed b!
Plimmon Henry Dudley. who was born
at Freedom. o., In 1913 He became Il
civil and metallurgical engineer. AMI
after four years rs chief engineer oi
the city OF Akron. o.. he turned his at
tention to railronding and transporta
ton problems. His first invention
the dynagraph. was made In 1874 lie
perfected the track indicator In 1881
and three years later designed the first
Eve inch steel rail used In America
In 1892 be introduced the first six inch
100 pound rails Another OF his in
ventions which made the famous
filters" Of today possible was the
stremmatograph. an instrument for OBJ
tanning and registering strains In rails
under moving trains.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
The "King Of Rome

What became Of Napoleon's son Is
question often asked, US little mention
is made In history of the young prince
the desire of his fathers life. who was
born March 20. 1911, amid great re-
joicing In Paris and hailed as the king
of Rome" In January. 1914, Napoleon
embraced his wife and child for the
last time, and this really ended the
reign of the little king "who never
saw his kingdom" He was reared IN
the Austrian court under the name OF
the Duke of Reichstadt and grew to be
q handsome young fellow and quite
brilliant scholar. He had one short
year of military life and then contract
ed pulmonary disease, from which ne
died In his twentysecond year. DE
worshiped the memory Of his father
and always spent the anniversary or
his death, July %. in his own rooms
He Is buried In the Carthus!an monas-
terry Of Vienna, which Is the Austrian
Westminster abbey.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
Mans Fear of Liahtnina.

1t il hopeless to try to quiet human
fears Of the thunderstorm by statistics
showing that lightning kills far fewer
persons than measles or motorcars.
I.ichtenberg, the eighteenth century
physicist. who was satirist as we'll
lis specialist OH electricity. wrote In
vain his article on Fear Of Light
ming" At that moment there was
dysentery In Gottingen. and six per
sons were said to have died-"more
than twice rs many In few days as
lightning has killed In our town In
more than half II century. and yet the
public seem remarkably easy on the
subject" How different 1t would be.
T.ichtcnberg reflected. IF the dysentery
rose above the horizon In the form Of
Il biz black cloud. changing day into
twilight. aud Whenever II selected II
victim exploded with violent thun
derclap. "-London Chronicle
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
No e,uit Without Bees.

If there were no bees. fruit trees and
other plants could not produce any
fruit. Apple. plum. cucumber. clover.
alsike. alfalfa are fortified by bees.
Honey Is the bait with which the bee
Is induced to perform this task. The
colored, fragrant petals Of the blossom
are the advertising signboard telling
the bee where the honey may be
found. II the blossom Is to set fruit
the bee with its fuzzy body must brush
some Of the yellow dust called pollen
from the male organs or anthers ut
the bottom Of the blossom. deposit this
pollen on the female organ called the
stigma. The blossoms are SO arranged
that to get at the honey the bee must
first brush. with Its pollen covered
body against the stigma, thus complet-
ing the pollination. AS soon as 1t has
performed this duty 1t may draw a
check for the work In the form Of the
blossom. While drawing this pay the
bee is Involuntary covered with pol
len again and made ready to proceed
to the next blossom and repeat the
process.-Francis Jaeger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
The Bottle Tree.

The Sterculias Is genus largely rep
resented in Queensland and widely dis
tributed. TO 1t belongs the bottle tree
of the west Of Queensland. Blacks
eat the seeds Of one Of the species OF
the coast, and in the Philippines those
of apparently closely allied species
are considered wholesome when roast
ed or boiled. though eaten In large
quantities. The tree belongs to good
family, being related to the Theobroma
flood of the gods), which supplies the
world with cocoa and chocolate. When
the fruit splits open 1t is brilliant
scarlet with IN orange tinted interior.
Along the parted edges are the seeds
oval and black. covered with rich
purple bloom. The fruit being tough
and Ienthery. remains on the tree u
long time. forming most effective dis
play in the gloom Of the JUNGLE
P.'s London Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15

In the four fields Of stone cutting
hard. soft, cast stone and terra Gotta
new methods have wrought great
changes of late. In the large cutting
plants limestone Is handled Ike 80
much wood and Is cut by circular
Jaws, smoothed by planes and bored
into with much the same sort OF tools
as are used by woodworkers. BY all
means the most interesting machine
used in this work Is the diamond saw.
The word diamond" is not fancifully
applied, for the device actually In
cludes q huge circular saw set around
the edge with real diamonds. They
are not the clear, white stones that
are used in jewelry. to be sure. but FOR
all that they are real black diamonds
said to be worth about IS u Karat.
These stones are about the size or
dried peas and are set IN pairs In IN.
Interchangeable steel teeth. One OF
these saws will eat its way through
limestone at the rate Of twelve inches
In a minute. At the end OF a month
the diamond teeth are taken out ana
sent away to be recut and reset. a
new set Of diamond teeth Is then put
in place at a cost Of about $6OO.-Ar'
Ronaut.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
L.a.nd of the Peacoek's Feathers.

The III fortune said to fall upon the
owners Of peacocks and the wearers
Of peacock feathers Is accounted for
by an oriental legend.
The story runs after this fashion:
When God created the peacock the
seven deadly sins were stirred with
bitter jealousy and complained loudly
that the bird should be more beautiful
than they.
"You are quite right" the Creator
answered. II have been unjust. for ]
have already given you too much. You
should be as black rs the night TINT
conceals you" Whereupon he plucked
out the green eye Of jealousy, the yell
low eye Of envy and the red eye of
murder and added them to the bird $
feathers. So the blind sins are ever
pursuing the bird to regain their eyes.
and that Is the reason that when men
or women adorn themselves with the
feathers misfortune dogs their foot.
steps.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
The Capitol.

The capitol at Washington fronts east
and stands on plateau eighty eight
feet above the level Of the Potomac
river. The entire length Of the build
ing north and south Is ISL feet inch.
es. and its greatest dimension from
east to west Is $50 feet. The area
covered by the building Is 1912
square feet. The dome Of the original
central building was constructed Of
wood, covered with copper. This was
replaced In 1856 by the present struc'
ture Of cast iron. It was completed
In 1865. The entire weight Of iron used
Is 100000 pounds. The dome Is
crowned by bronze statue Of Free
dom. which is 10 feet 8 inches high
and weighs 1855 pounds. 1t was
modelled by Crawford. The height OF
the dome above the base line Of the
east front Is 2S7 feet inches. The
greatest diameter at the base IL 135
feet 5 inches The rotunda Is 81 feet
G inches I'm diameter and its height
from the floor to the top Of the canopy
Is $50 feet 3 inches.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
A Fish Story,

1.-The inns Of dear old England are
picturesque" said Richard LeGallienne.
"but the food they serve Is something
terrible
After a visit to Blenheim palace
entered an inn In the quaint village
Of Woodstock. AS I lunched-or tried
to lunch-my landlord said to me:
1.-The great dock Of Marlborough
once set in that chair you're settin'
In, sir
els that sor said l.
"'And the dock once drunk fs beer
out O. that same mug you're a-drtnkln
out Of
"And bet said I. I bet he refused
to eat this fish too. well. take 1t
away, my man don't want II
either "-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
o,edes AZ Ieen6Na


There are q good many interesting
points about lemons. There are sew
eral Qualities that combine to make Q
prime or fancy brand Of lemons. A
nrst class lemon must be free from
specks. have a smooth skin Of q pale
yellow color and be very hard. Take
q magnifying glass and you will see
that the. little black specks on the lem
on that look like seeds are really para
sites. They are called lemon lice. and
q curious fact il that as soon as the
lemon Is cut from the tree these para
sites die Immediately.
The best fruit comes from q little
place near Naples. Italy. called Maiori
The next In grade comes from Sor-
rento. Those from Messina and Paler-
mo are about the same quality and
rank next. and those from Catanaa are
inferior. The Maior lemons are very
carefully cultivated. They are on the
trees even while the snow Is still on
the ground. but are kept covered with
mating to protect them, not only from
the cold. but from the scorching rays
Of the sun. They are nearly white
when picked. very graceful and regu-
lar In shape and are exceedingly
smooth and bard.-Spatula.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
aisIoxitoka Forest. Lithuania.

BieIoVItoka Forest, ENhuahIa.
In the great park Bielovitoka forest.
In Lithuania. which Is about $50 miles
In circumference. the primeval forest
still stands. and all the wild animals
native to central European forests are
found there except bears and wolves,
which were exterminted some years
ago. Except for the roads which pass
through It. the forest 1s unchanged. 1t
Is visited by few people except the
forester9.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
At NINETY
Hale and Hearty

G.. W. Heath of South Windham,
Maine, is 90 years "young"-and still
hale and hearty. For 60 years, he has
used 81. F." Atwood's Medicine, and
his personal recOllections of Mr.. Atwood
are very interesting:
"For more than 60 years "L. F."
Atwood's Medicine has been 4 family
remedy in my household. At the ago
of 90, 1 am still using it, and my six
children use it from time to time. l
bought it first from L. F. Atwood HIM
self in 1850, when he sold it from house
to house. 1 hope others get as much
benefit as I have from the use of this
medicine. (Signed) 6. W. Heath.
Large bottle, So cents. All Dealers.
Trial Bottle FREE = From Us.
81 F."MEDICNE CO., Portland, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
STARTING a Row,

Johnny doesn't get that weak chin
Of his from my side Of the house"
she exclaimed.
mo, my DEAR" meekly responded
her husband. Johnny has my chin.
but he inherits his mothers tireless
capacity for keeping 1t In motion"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
CITROLAX

Users say 1t 10 the ideal, laxative
drink. N. J. Perkins, Green Bay, Wis.,,
says 81 have used pills, oils, salts, etc {,
but were oil dissgre cable and unsatisfac-
tory. In Citrolax I have found the
ideal laxative drink" For sick head.
ache, sour stomach, lazy liver, oongested
bowels, Citrolax 10 Ideal. A. e. Shurt-
left & Co., South Paris. 8. E. Newell &
Co, PArls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
DON'T BE BOTHERED WITH
COUGHING.

Stop it with Foley's Honey and Tai
Compound. 1t spreads soothing heal
ing coating a. It glIdss down the throat,
and tickling, hoarseness, and nervous
backing, are quickly healed. Children
love it-tastss good and no opiates. A
man In Texas walked 10 miles to drug
store to get bottle. Best you can buy
for Group and bronchial coughs. Try It.
A. e. Sburtleff & Co., South Paris. s.
E. Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
A PesBimist.

whats your definition Of pessi-
mistr'
"A pessimist Is a man who would
bring out a searchlight on a cloudy
I'd Of February for fear the grounding
wouldn't see bis shadow. Washing.
ton Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
Commissioners Notice.

OXFORD, So: August 81, 1871.
We, the undersigned, having been duly
appointed by The Honorable Addison T.. Her
rick, Judge OF Probate within and for san
County. Commi .sioners to receive and decide
upon the claims OF the creditors of Paine
Haskell, lite of Canton. In said County, de.
cessei, whose estate has been represented inso J.
vent hereby give pu lie notice agreeably To the
order Of the said Judge OF Probate. that sii
months from and after the thiri Tuesday OF
August, 4. ID. 1914. have been allowed TO SAIL
creditors To present and prove said claims ana
that we will attend 10 the duty as.isneI US
M the office OF frederick X. Dyer, In Buckheld,
Maine, on Wednesday the thirtieth day OF sep
TENDER, 4. -. 1914, and on wednesday the mi /.
tieth day OF December, a. d. 1914, At ten O'Clock
in the forenoon Of each Of said days.
FREDERICK r DYER, lComnissloners.
THoMAss. BRIDGHAM, 'Ou'n''''o"''' -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
Miqhty Capella.

The star Capella is hundred times
brighter and hotter thun our sun. II
the earth were as near to Capella as 1t
Is to the sun the thermometer III an
instrument could be made capable Of
bearing such temperature) would rise
In July not merely to hundred. but
to 10000 degrees F.! The oceans would
fly of In puffs Of steam. The forests
and fields would kindle and burn like
matchwood. The mountains and hills
would melt like beeswax in redhot
oven. The earth In the rays Of ca
pella would be US moth In candle
hame.-New York Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15

"Cut and run" originated in pecul
lar custom Of the Egyptian embalm
'ers. A low caste was employed to
make the first incision In the corpse. q
process viewed with much dislike by
the people. who held him accused
who should mutilate the dead. As
soon as the fellow had made his "cut
he had to run through storm OF
curses, stones and sticks. He cut
for living and had to run" for bis
life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
Brains

1T would be a good idea If brains
could be gone over and renovated now
and then"
IF that were possible some brains
would have to be renovated with a
vacuum cleaner" - Baltimore Ameri.
can.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
Old Opsn Work Clocks.

A peculiar clock Of the time Of
Charles |. was the lantern or bird cage
style, which hung from the walls high
up with its works exposed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
HIGH GRADE PRINTINC
at the
DEMOCRAT OFFICE.
Warrant for State Election.

To Harry d. Cole. Constable of the Town OF
Paris:
You ace her by required in the name OF the
state Of Maine 10 notify and warn the inhabt
ants ~ said Town OF Paris qualified as the con
sttution requires, 10 assemble at New Hall on
the fourteenth day q September. nineteen hun
ired and urteen, at eight O'Clock In the fore
noou to give I'm their votes for Governor. state
Auditor, Representative TO Congress. one state
Senator, one Representative TO the Legislature.
County Attorney. Clerk OF Courts. Register OF
Deeds, sheriff County Commissioner ami
Count? Treasurer, also upon the referendum
question, entitled IAN Act TO Create Pubic
Utilities Commission. Prescribe its Powers and
Duties and Provide for the Regulation and Con
troll of Public Utilities" Those In favor OF the
act becoming a law will make cross In the
square marked YES" Those opposed Will
make a cross Y In the square marked NO
The polls will be opened at eight O'Clock IN the
forenoon ami be closed at 5 O'Clock 10 the after.
poOn.
HEREOF. FAIL NOT, and have you there this
warrant with your doings thereon.
The Selectmen will be In session at their ONCE
on the 10th. llth and 18th days OF September ~
ten O'Clock In the forenoon for the purpose OF
correcting the list OF voters.
Dated at Paris the first day OF September
ID. 1914
A. ELROi DEAN. ! Selectn1,H
U. HIRAM HEALD, Of
CHARLES ". BoWKER, PdriI
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
DIZZY HEAD, FLUrTERING HEART,
FLOATING SPECKS.

These are signs of kidney and bladder
trouble. You'll have headaches too,
backaches and be tired all over. Don't
wait longer. but take Foley Kidney Pills
at once. Your miserable sick feeling
will be gone. You will sleep we'll, eat
we'll and grow strong and active again.
Try them. A. E. Shurtle fl & Co., South
Paris. S. E. Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-15
COST KEPT DowN-QUALITY KEPT
TIP.

No better medicine could be made for
coughs, colds, Group, hoarseness, tick
ling throat, bronchitis, ETC., than Foley q
Honey and Tar Compound. That is
why they can't improve the quality, and
war or no war the price remains the
same. No opiates. Don't take subs,i.
tutes, for Foley's Honey and Tar Is the
best. A. E. Shurtleff & Co., South Paris.
s. z. Newell & Co., Paris.