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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-08
Enough Said.

"Why do you carry that mortgage ON
your homer asked the old fogy.
Because l can't lift It." replied the
krouch.-Cincinnat Enquirer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-08
Oueer WARMING,

In an English village an official no
tIce reads as follows: "The public are
wnrned against using the well for
domestic purposes unless previously
boiled"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-08
Qhe Little
Cflt.l$tlllQS
~, ,djtr&
T$agaa Gdah@ge

The Christmas day was coming; the
Christmas eve drew near.
The fir trees they were talking low at
midnight, cold and clear,
And this is what the fir tree said. all
in the pale moonlight
Nov, which Of Us shall chosen be to
grace tho holy nisht%
The tall trees and the soodly trees
raised each a lofty head
In Glad and secret confidence, though
not a word they said,
But one, tho baby of tho band. could
not restrain a sigh.
"You all will be approved" hs said.
"But, oh, what chance have 2"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-08
A Bitter Pill.

Milly-And how does your brother
take married life? Tilly-He takes 1t
according to directions. His mother
In.law lives with him.-Illustrated Bits
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-08
Il Usually poss.

When a man and a woman discuss
the subject Of matrimony one seldom
gets the better Of the other. 1t usually
results In a tie.-Lippincott's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-08
Widows' Caps.

The Widows cap Is as old as the.
days Of julius Caesnr. An edict Of II
berius commanded all widows to wear
the cap under penalty Of heavy fine
and Imprisonment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-08
Too Bio q Dose,

Too Big a Dose.
HE was always too proud"
HE has swallowed his PRIDE"
"Wbat has happened to himT
Hes busted"
"He might have known II he ever
swallowed his pride It would bust
him."-Houston Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-08
The Main Trouble,

".Ah WIS thinkin'." said Rastus John.
sing. what NICE penceful-laike world
dis here universe would n been II II
wasn't for de movements Of de human
Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-08
Mors's the Pity.

Patence-It takes two to make q
quarrel, you know. Patrice-And yet
l have known Quarrels to occur when
two persons have been made one
Yonkers Statesman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-08
AItruism,

Teacher-Johnny. you have been
writing your own excuses. JOHNNY
know. mum; It takes all pas time to
think Of his own.-New York Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-08
l.ostl

edith, Is that young man goneT
called the landlady at ten bells.
Eyes, completely" came the answse.
-Nichigsn Garsoyls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-08

Some men. like pictures. are filter tor
q corner than full nght-Seneca.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-08

I.aziness hpgins In c0bwebs and ends
In iron chains. Spanish Pr0verb.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-08
AMONG THE FARMERS.
SPEED THE pLOw.'

Correspondence on practical agricultural topic
10 solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department 70 HENRY ID.
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Psris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-08
|. s. BILLINGS

MANUFACTURER OF AND DEALER IN
Red Cedar and Spruce Clap
boards, New Brunswick Cedar
Shingles, North Carolina Pine,
Flooring and Sheathing,
Paroid Roofing, Wall Board,
Apple Barrel Heads, and
LUMBER OF ALL KINDS
South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-08

The great art Of learning Is to M
iertake little at a time Locke.
Self trust is the nrst secret VI sue
ceSs.-EmerSon.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-10-28
A CHILD'S LAXATIVE
Il IS SYRUP OF FIGS
They love to take it~and it doesn't
harm the tender little stomach,
liver and bowels.

When your child suffers from a
cold don't wait: give the little stom-
ach, liver and bowels a gentle, thor
ou9h cleansing at once. When cross,
peevish, nstless, pale, Noesn't sleep,
eat or act naturally; if breath is bad,
stomach sour. give teaspoonful OF
California syrup of Figs. and in a
few hours all the clogged-upJ consti-
pated waste. sour bile and undigesteG
food win gently move out of he
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If your child coughs, snuffles and
has caught cold or is feVerish or has
a sore throat give good dose OF
california Syrup of Figs" to evacu-
ate the bowels no difference wha.
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Sick children needn't be coaXed to
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Millions of mothers keep it handy
because they know its action on the
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and sure. They also know a little
given today saves a sick child %
morrow.
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent
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which contains directions for babies,
children of all ages and for grown
ups plainly on the bottle Beware
Of counterfelts sold here. Get the
genuine, made by california Fig
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-10-28
TO REORGAN|zE
| ELKS Of STATE
DELEGATES FROM VARIOUS LODI
GES IN STATE TO MEET IN
MACON TODAY.

After a cessation of activities of
several years the Georgia State AS
sociation of Eks, representing the %
lodges of the Benevolent and Pro
tective Order of Elks, VII be prac-
ucally reorganiZed i'll Macon today
at a meeting in that city.
The last general convention of the
association WAS held in Macon jim
1910, but interest Jagged and no meet
ing has been held since that time. 1t
is planned to put the association on
strong basisand make it one of
the strongest traternal state Crgani-
cations in Georgia.
When the association held its last
meeting, H. H, Combs, of Triton. was
eleced president, j. II. Ennies, of Mil
ledgevile, first vice pesident; w. p.
Andrews, of Atlanta second vice
president, and c. r. Wright, of Ma
con, secretary. These officers will be
present today and will take their re
spectlEe positions.
Each of the twenty-nine lodges in
the state have assured the Macon
Elks thatSthey will have one or more
official delegates at the Convention,
and the Atlanta and other stronger
lodges will have half a DOZEN or
more.
At the meeting of the grand lolge
in Denver last summer a resolution
was adopted providing that recogni-
ton will lie given the state assoca-
TONS and a special committee was
named to define certain plans and
purposes for state associations, so
that they can affiliate with the nat
ional body. This recognition has new
er been given in the past,
Georgia Elks are DESTROYS OF hay
ing a strong organization to report
to the grand badge which meets next
May in Los Angeles, Cal.
The Georgia State Association of
iElks was organized in Macon in 1902
and its last meeting was also held in
that city. In 1908 a big convention
was held in Rome. 1t met in 1909 IN
Atlanta, and in Macon in 1910.
John ID. Simmons, of Atlanta, dis
trict deputy of the Elks of Georgia
fer the northern district, will be in
attendance at the meeting today and
! it is probable that district deputy
Ashley of Valdosta, representing the
southern district, will also be present.
After the business session tonight
barbecue prepared by w. K. Young
will be served to the visiting Elks
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-10-28
Hopeless Lung Trouble Cured.

Many recoveries from Lung Trou
bles are due to DIR. Bells Pine-Tar.
Honey. 1t strengthens the Lungs,
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once.-Mr. w. S. Wilkins, Gates, N.
c., writes: 81 used DR.. Bells Pine.
Tar-Honey in case given up as hope
ess and it effected a complete cure. -
Get a bottle of DIR. Bells Pine-Tar.
Honey if your cough is dry and hack,
eng let it trickle down the throat, you
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Druggist.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-10-28
QUININEA and IRON THE MOST
fFFECTUAL GENERAL TONIC
Groves Tasteless chill Tonic Combines both
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You know what you are taking when
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-10-28
HOw'S This ?

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Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-10-28
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-31
TUSCALOOSA OFFICER
 IS SHOT AND KILLEl
G. Thrower Shot By Tossie King Who Surrenders Short Afterwards to Deputy-No Eyewitnesses to Killing
 and King Declines to Make Statement

Tuscaloosa, August 3O.-tspeciaI. In front of n negro restaurant in the alston quarters, Tossie King, nephey, of former Chief of Police Henry King and connected with other prominent people in this section, shot and instant iy killed tonight, Policeman W. G, Thrower.
 Shortly after the fatal affair. King surrendered to Deputy Sheriff ". A. Goi.nell and with the admission that he took the life of the officer, was imprisoned in the county jail. As re- suit of the killing. Tuscaloosa is thor ously excited. Sometime ago, the pris- oner shot and killed Policeman Mans field. for which act, he was sried by a jury of his peers. and declared innocent of the charge of murder.
 In regard to the details of the kill ing tonight, there is little known. King declines to make a statement save to admit that he killed the officer. As far as known. there were no eyewit-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-31
FlIS |NG
 BRHEI. 4 DING
 HE RIVER E MM[:
sh in Ns7lHaet'Gn With a left ka Re- #hae5 Vigorous
 glsei
n With

Paris, August 30.-(By way of London. $40 p. m.)-According to Liberte. the Germans have penetrated short dis tance further on the River Somme. The British in conjunction with the French left, have resumed vigorous offensive. Further west French troops have checked the enemys advance guard
 At the other extremity of the line on the Mouse the French are offering a strenuous and successful resistance, which extends along nearly all the whole front.
 I.iberte says:
 Our offensive succeeded on our right, but was cheked on our left. The Ger mans gained ground, as announced, to- ward Lo Fere. At any rate, we stand firm and even under attack-a sure sign of the confidence of our army"
 General Lacroix, formerly commander in chief of the French army, considers that the Germans are taking great risks in lengthening their lines of communities ton.
 One step gained by them in France is step lost by them against Russia he said. My feeling is that the German advance must soon come to an end"
 The French-Amerfcan committee an- nounces the following fund for relief work from the United States: Robert Bacon, former amba to France, 5000: Morgan. Harjes & Co., s5Oo0 MT. and Mrs. Edward Tuck, formerly of New York, 5000; Mrs. Charlotte Greenough, $2S0; American Ambassador Herrick sl00
 General Pau was in Paris today for a brief visit to the minister of war. He will return to the front soon. The num- Der of popular restaurants for victims of the War is increasing. For six cents one may be assured of wholesome meal
 Count Von Schwerin, a nephew of the German Emperor, was among the pris- oners sent towards the west from the zone of lighting His hands and feet were chained because he refused to give his word that he would not try to es- cape. He had with him sword given to him by Emperor William.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-31
British Take Initiative

Harwich, August 30.-(S:30 D. m.)-The attack on the German fleet off Helgoland was initiated by British destroyers, ac- cording to crews of the vessels which participated. The destroyers got fairly close to the German ships before they were discovered. Then a eannonade from the German ships and forts was opened on them, and they gradually drew the German cruisers toward the sea.
 For a time the Germans were in po- stion which gave them the advantage, British destrowers having to bear the brunt of the battle. During one of the hottest phases of the fight two British destroyers got in between two German cruisers which feared to fire upon the Britishers lest they hit each other, while four other destroyers engaged third Ger man cruiser and put her out of action.
 Finally the British battle cruisers and light cruisers arrived on the scene and quickly put an end to the fight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-31

nesses. Several negrose who live or business in the Alston quarters, pro fessed to know nothing of the eircum stances. or the trouble which led up the fearful affair, King, however. it learned fired five times. only one bul let taking effect. That pierced tn heart. Policeman Throver fell to til sidewalk, and instantly expired A DOG Of blood remains as dismal evidence oi the death. The deceased did not re- turn either of the shots.
 <. H. Sprott, city commissioner hay ing supervision over the police depart ment, declared tonight that Thrower was one of the most thorough and conscientious police officers he has ever known He expressed deep regret over his death. The deceased had been un- usually active and aggressive in his efforts to stamp out "blind tigers. and run down those who profit by "boot : logging liquors. As to whether or not his activity in this direction may have been one of the contributing causes to his differences with King. will not be determined. it is said until the prelim- inary hearing.
 The deceased who was comparatively a young man, is survived by his widow and two little children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-31
RAILROAD RELA|D
 ON RUSSIAN GUAGE Through Route Between St Petersburg and East
 Prussia Established

London, August 30.-q:35 D. m.)-A dis patch to the Observer from St. Peters burg says the German railways in East Prussia have been relaid in the Russian guage and that there is through com munication between St. Petersburg and Intserburg in East Prussia, a short dis tauce northwest of Gumbnnen
 The Russians the correspondent adds. need waste no lives in their att tempt to capture koenigsburg. as it is evacuated. and Russia. who finds that she has mobilized more men than are rel quired immediately, can continue her ad- vance.
 "A thousand prisoners have reached I<iev and about 800 Germans have been brought to Moscow.
 Several captured batteries of field guns have been brought to Wilma, Kiev and Moscow, while others, especially Maxims. have been turned over to regi- ments at the front for use against their former owners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-31
WAR BULLETINS

London. August 31.-t3:27 a. m)--A dis patch to the Daily Mail from Amiens. date Saturday morning, says:
 'So far the German advance has not come within 10 miles of this city. vil- lagers turned out of their houses at Albert are making their way along the road to Amiens with such of their cloth ing and furniture as they can carry. There is sad procession of women, children, hobbling old men and boys.
 General Pau is the popular hero here. All seem to believe he will turn the tide.''
 London, August 31.--(3 a. Telegraph ing from Dieppe France. the Daily Mail s correspondent says the sub-prefecture in Dieppe officially announces that the Ger man army corps has been wiped out by the French General Rau's troops.
 The Press bureau in London has re- ceived no confirmation of this announce ment.
 Nish, Servia, August 30.--Servian troops entering (name of town deeted by cen sor) found half the town had been pill laged by the Austrians. In two of the main streets every house had been footed and some of them burned. Tn one house 20 girls were found dead Sixty Servian prisoners are said to have been exe- cuted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-31
Description of Engagement

London, August 30-10:55 D. m)-An of. ficial statement issued fought describing the action between the British and Ger man warships off Helgoland, says cIhe principle of the operation was 2. scouting movement by strong force of siestroyers to cut off the German lignt craft from home and engage them at leisure in the open sea.
 After briefly describing the sinking ot three German cruisers-tne Mainz, Coeln and Aradne-the statement continues:
 'Although only two of the enemy's s destroyers were actually observed to sink. most of the other IS or 20 boats were. well punished and only saved themselves by a scattered flight.
 "The super gun power and strength of the British destroyers, ship for ship. was demonstrated conclusively. The de- stroyers themselves did not hesitate to engage the enemy's cruisers, both with guns and torpedoes. and two of them got knocked about in the process. Intercepted German signals and other information from German sources con firms the report of Admiral Beatty as to the sinking of their German cruiser, which now appears to have been the Ariadne.
 The British destroyers exposed them selves to considerable risk in endeayor- ing to save as many as possible of the German sailors. British officers present vouch for the fact that German officers Ntit bHStiNtd iiiiliS di tiltii ONH illtll III the water with pistols and that several were shot before their eyes.
 Submarine Rescues British
 Under these peculiar circumstances a destroyer was actually picking 2S wounded with her boats when she was driven off by the approach of another German cruiser and had to leave two of her boats containing one officer and nine men behind. It was feared that these would be made prisoners but happily @ submarine arrived and brought the Brit ish party home.
 "As it was not possbss to accommo- date the 30 Germans in the submarine they were allowed to ret,yn home in the boat in charge of a lieutenant.
 'The complements of the five German vessels known to have peen sunk aggre- gated about 1200 officers and men, al of whom, with the exception of those 30 and 300 persons wounded and otherwise perished
 Besides thls. there was the loss aboard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-31
|DYNAM|T|NG RUMOR ! PROVES ERRONEOUS Reports of Destruction at Tsingtau IncOrrect-NO
 Jap BOmbardment

Tsintau, August So(-7:22 D. m.) Reports that buildings nere and the Tsintau railway bridge. have been dynamited by the Germans are in correct
 There has been no Japanese bom- barGrhent of the city. The forst fired seven shots today at Japanese tor pedo boat destroyer
 The crew of the Austrian cruiser Kiaserin Elizabeth has been ordered to return to Tsintau, but has been pre- vented from doing so by the Chinese authorities. who are endeavoring to maintain neutrality
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-31
AMERICANS KINDLY {. TREATED AT MUNICH Remarkable Demonstration of Friendliness to Tour
 ists Is Manifest

London. August 21.--d2:O5 a. m.)--A re- markabe demonstration of German friendlness to Americans is described by Americans who reached London tonight from FlushingssAt Munich the burgomas- ter saw the Americans off on special train and made a laudatory speech. He handed flowers to every American woman and book on Munich to every man.
 On the way to the frontier the entire ..-,''- -t'on of two villages turned out to see the Americans. When the train left
 nam, German band played ] ficai1 airs. Each woman was pre-
 ith bouquet and each man a book in English on How War Came.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-31
GERMANS SHOW
 HEROIC COURAGE

The Germans showed heroic courage. They were reckless of their lives. The most desperate fighting took place for possession of the bridges but the French engineers succeeded in blowing them up. After another movement the French re- tired. The bridges were destroyd in this way.
 'rhe fighting extended for a considerable distance on both sides of the Mouse and many side line engagements were fought by the cavalry There was a memorable encounter at Sayville where the French resisted 10000 German infantry. They splendidly beat back the enemy for F hours. It was the fear of getting toe far away from the main army that made the French army finally retire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-31
Germans Drive French
 Back Along the Mouse
Former Win Way Cost in Human Life Great Defeat Germans Show Heroic Courage French Being Forced
 Retire Quickly, Pursued by Main German Advance

London. August 31.-t4:15 a. m.)-An Amiens dispatch to the Daily Chroni- cle says;
 'Tbe French retirement before the German horde advancing down the val Icy of the Mouse was masterIy. The Germans won their way at n cost in human life as great ms i'm defeat, but they won their way.
 '.The story of that retirement Is ms great any in the history of France.
 The French artillery was posted on the heights above the river and swept the advancing Germans with a storm ol fire. On the right bank the French in- fantry was entrenched supported by field guns. The infantry did deadly work. dropping back only to occupy new posi- A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-31

southern sections on the map no pre- cipitation has occurred there within the past 12 hours.
 Temperatures ranged slightly above 80 degrees west of the Mississippi river except in Colorado and Utah. In those districts and east of the Mississippi generally, readings ranged slightly be- low so degrees. Montana and adjacent provinces of Canada reported readings below GO degrees.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending D. m, 18th meridian time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-31
29 BRITONS KILLED
 AND 3S WOUNDED IN
 THE REGENT NAVAL FIGHT AT HELGOLAND
tContinued from Page one)

parently within the range of the Hell goland forts, which, however. were un . able to use their guns owing to the thick weather.
 The German Emperor and Empress met at Badnassau yesterday at the res idence of Baron Von Stein. Their maj esties spent sometime visiting the wounded"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-31
METHODIST BISHOP
 DIES IN CHICAGO
The Rt. Rev. Robert Mcintyre, Suf -fering From Carbunkles,
 Passes Away

Chicago, August 30.-Robert McIn. tyre, bishop of the Methodist Episcopal diocese which includes Oklahoma Texas and part of Kansas, died in q hospital here today He came to Chi cage August II, suffering from car bunkles.
 The bishop was born in Selkirk. Scot land, November 20, 1851 He was a lecturer, author and poet.
 Burial will be at Oklahoma City.