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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-05-18
Citizens Telephone Dues.

All Stockholders Of the Citizens Tele.
phone Co. who have not paid their
annual dues are requested to pay them
to the treasurer at once.
G. W. BOWKER, Treas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-05-18
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

on topics Of interest % the adlee
IA so1citod. Address: Editor H0MxHAK1hs
CoLUnN. Oxford Democrat. South Paris. Ae
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
AN OSTRICH FARM.

Among African wonders the ostrich
is the most interesting. This is a huge
olrd that Is found in the desert region
OF that continent It is only of late
years that the ostrich has been domes-
ticated. Several years ago ostrich hunt
ing was great sport in Africa. and 1T
required much time and toll to catch
one of these large birds.
To-day farms. devoted exclusively to
the rearing OF ostriches. are scattered
throughout the southern part of Afri-
ca. These farms include large areas.
Most OF these farms are owned by
Englishmen This work requires close
attention, and on an ostrich farm life
is very lonely.
The farm which we visited includes
an area of $4,000 acres. and extends
over plains and plateaus. 1t includes
much desert country, for the ostrich
loves the sand. On this farm there are
We are told that 1t is necessary to
build high fences In order to prevent
the ostrich from flying across them.
An ostrich egg is about the size OF
ones head, and one egg will furnish
enough for one meal. The male ostrich
female. The male ostrich digs an i'm
mense hole In the earth for nest.
and as many as twenty large eggs are
set at once. 1t requires six weeks for
the eggs TO hatch, and the little os-
triches grow very rapidly. They are
cared for very carefully until they be-
come old enough to care for them
selves.
At the age OF three years the os-
trich Is at the height OF its production
in feathers, and 1t continues to bear
as long as 1t, lives. The ostrich is
driven into very small pen, and after
being blindfolded. its huge wings are
lifted up. and twenty-five beautiful
feathers are taken from each wing. Be-
sides these. other feathers Of less value
are taken from the TAIL
These feathers are shipped to Lon
don and other markets. and are colored
with many different colors. After 'hav-
ing been rehned ostrich feathers bring
a large price in the markets Of the
world.
Ostrich farming Is one of the most
important industries OF Africa. Many
millions of dollars are made each year
by this farming. A single bird often
produces 800 worth Of feathers.
EWING PAINTER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
ROBERT r.. LEE, 1907.

Robert r. Lee was born on the 18th
| of January, Stratford, Westmoreland
County, Va, 1907. His fathers name
was General Henry Lee, great chief
in Washngton's army.
They sometimes called him Light
horse Harry Lee. Roberts mothers
name was Anne Hill Carter. Lee was
next great general to Washington.
; Stratford. the house in which Robert
was born, is fine old mansion. built
IN the shape OF the letter II. and stands
not far from the banks OF the Potomac
| River and near the birth place OF
Washington. He had two sisters and
two brothers, his brothers were named
Charles Carter and sidney Smith, and
his sisters, Anne and Mildred.
When Robert was four years OF age
his father moved to Alexandria, a city
not far from Stratford House, where
he could send his boys TO better
school. Some one has said. Much has
been written Of what the world owes
10 Mary, the mother of Washington, but
ii, owes scarcely less to Anne, the
mother OF Lee"
Robert entered the engineer corps of
the United states, and thus became
Lieutenant Lee. 1t is the duty OF these
Oh Eineers in time of peace to plan forts
TO change the course OF rivers. which
make sand banks in the wrong places.
h!'u " w oNhei " VI n W tHe same hillu
Lieutenant Lee was sent TO Hampt on
Roads Va. 10 build strong works, not
dreaming in after years IL would be his
fate 10 try to pull them down. Lee
was married on the 3oth of June. 1881
to Mary Gusts, the Krea. granddaugh-
ter OF Mrs. Washington. and the only
child OF George Parke GUSTS, the
adopted son of Washington. She lived
at fine old place on the Potomac
River called Arlington.
He died. and on his tomb lies:
Robert Edward Lee. Born January
IS, 1907. Died October -, 1870.
PHILIP II. DEW.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
Editorial and Literary Department

arm with his easy. familiar manner
that l began to feel uneasy, because |
felt sure that he had a glimpse OF my
canal boats" as l stepped from the
car When at last he spoke my fears
were confirmed. for he began thus:
Now. Bob, little fellow q am five
years his junior, but about two feet
his senior), what new freak Of fancy
is this?"
OF course l realized that it was
hopeless. but I sought to have a bit Of
fun anyway. so | placed my lorsnette
to my ear twretched mistake) and
asked in an innocent voice:
Did YOU say something, young
man."
An. rats" exclaimed Louis. in dis
gust.
This eloquent remark gave me a
brand new idea. Ladies we're fright
ened by rats; l was lady, and a deaf
one al that. so why not pretend to have
heardheard simply the last word. and
feign alarm. Acting upon the impulse.
! stepped backward with a Shrek. for
getting that We were ascending a stair
case OF some thirty or forty steps. You
may we'll imagine the result Two sec
onds after the fatal backward move
ment found myself going down. down,
down. with considerable velocity. but
remarkable lack of dignity. 1t seemed
an eternity before | hit firm ground
once more When l opened my eyes |
saw Nell hopping around frantically
and crying in voice that seemed TO be
miles and miles away:
oh, Bob; l mean Aunt Bob. Oh.
Aunt Jane Are YOU hurt?"
still living" / muttered with a
groan. Louis looked at me and then
turned his head away and gave vent
to his mirth with a lions roar could
not see the joke until he remarked:
"Oh. Uncle Jane: yes Aunt Bob, my
feelings are wounded,'
Not until then did / realize what a
grotesque picture presented in my
battered Ealadness. The hat. with the
violet patches, encircled my arm as
bracelet. 1t was evident that had
driven my fist through the crown of
1t in some ineXplicable manner. during
my downward roll. The skirt and
cloak both bore signs of battle, thus
revealing my daintily 90 shod feet
However those items were mere trine
in comparison with the Wig which re-
posed in solemn grandeur on my chest
1t was In this way that my little
white bed and became inseparable
companions for week or more And
will think twice before again offer
my services as a cha peron.
tThe Enid
DOROTHY NJ SMITH
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

One rainy afternoon Bessie said TO
her little brother. Robert. what shall
We play? We can't go out. and there's
not much fun in sitting in the house
doing nothing"
I'm sure l don't know" he an
swered. lust then Cousin Kate rang
the door-bell. I'll CO." said Robert
Maybe it's Tom or some Of our friends
who have come to play with US" He
ran TO the door and opened It. but his
face fell when he saw only Cousin
Kate.
asked.
Mrs. Smiths. She'll be right back.
Come IN and wait for her" Robert an
swered. Cousin Kate walked back 10
the library and sat in one OF the rock
Ing chairs. In about I'VE minutes the
front door opened and In walked
mother. Cousin Kate Is here. mother"
said Bessie. shes in the library"
Mother walked into the library
Why. hello! I'm so glad you came
Come. let us go into the nursery with
the children. I expect they arc cross
TO day. as they can't go out of doors.
Maybe we can md something to amuse
them" said mother TO her niece.
When the two entered the nursery
they found the children quarreling.
Stop QudFIeIInS. GEARS. why QOn
you play your new game, or read your
storybooks?" asked mother.
we have played with ALL Of our
games this morning. and read every
story in our books" said Bessie.
I'll tell you what TO do. Let's
play store" said Cousin Kate
That will be fun" exclaimed both
children at once.
"All right. Now fix a board on those
two chairs for a counter. Get some
paper TO wrap up articles in" com
manded Kate. Now" she continued.
when everything was n1ed, get some
empty boxes and place them on the
counter. Then we'll begin"
The play was new to the children.
and they enjoyed II immensely. Finally
Robert exclaimed, Look out OF the
window! II has stopped raining and
the sun is out"
In short time the play ended. and
the children went out of doors
Il had grand time playing store.
Cousin Kate certainly was good to
think Of it, said Robert Bessie said
nothing. but thought the same as
Robert did
PEARL SPITZER
(Oripipa1N
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

The breeze is softly signing,
4 whip po-will sounds far away;
All is sweet. serene and beautiful
At the closing of the day.
In the west, so calmly sinking,
In the same way as of old,
Is the sun, so round and beautiful,
In sea of red and gold.
The green fields of waving grain
Make quite a pretty sight.
And the lingering cry of lark is heard
AS he bids his mate good night.
Sleepily, little chimes are heard.
Down the hillsides with the herd-boy
At the closing of the day.
The flowers all nod sleepily.
The morning glories have closed up
tight,
The birds with heads under wing
Have stopped caroling for the night.
And the children. with heavy eyes.
Watch eagerly for the old sandman.
And beg for just one more fairy tale
Before the train starts for dreamland
How beautiful. and with silent tread,
Steals the daylight all away.
But we love and welcome the night
At the closing Of the day.
Composed by
. MARY ELLA HOWARD.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
THE LITTLE BLIND GIRL.

Il can never he any good to any
one" sighed poor little blind girl. who
sat on the little rickety porch of an
old tenement house. No" she added.
bitterly, Il can never be of any good
for | am blind" In her lap lay book
with deeply embossed letters. which
she was studying by means of passing
way telling each word.
meanwhile. in another house far
handsomer and far larger than that
of the blind girl, another girl was
studying her lesson. She sat in a
ha ndsome leather chair with a book
in her lap. Her face wore sullen
expression. and suddenly she said:
cI'm not going TO study any longer.
Oh. how do hate TO study"
She jumped from her chair. and Slip
ping on her hat, started for a walk.
Presently she passed by the porch
where the little blind girl. Mabel, sat
still studying. Ruth. the rich little
girl, stood watching Mabel musing to
herself. Poor little girl. How faith
fully she studies and such hard way
to study too ] was fussing because
had to study when ! ought to be glad
| am not blind"
Just then she heard the little blind
girl murmur. NO, I'll never be Of any
good to anyone"
Yes YOU will" Ruth cried suddenly.
You have already done me A lot OF
good" And then she told Mabel how
she had hated to study. but how she
should no longer hate to do SO, but In
stead love to.
When next we see the two they are
standing together in the dra wing room
of Ruth's home. which is now Mabers
home also.
"Oh, Ruth" Mabel cries. 81 can see.
7 can see How kind it was of your
father to have me cured of my blind
ness"
Composed by
IRENE ROBERTSON.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
GEORGE AND THE WOLF.


When he reached the cave he saw
his father lying on the ground dead
He looked in the cave and saw the
wolf sleeping He raised his gun
aimed at the wolf and killed him
Then he ran home. took his fathers
horse and wagon and started I'D the
mountain. On reaching the cave he
took the slain man, put him in the
wagon and started back for home.
Then he also laid his dead mother In
the wagon and went to a man they
knew we'll
He asked George what had han
pened; and George told him. The.
kind man then gave George his din
ner. Two days later he had George
parents buried
After the funeral was over the kind
man asked George to live with him,
and George said he would.
(Original)
BY WILLIAM a. SETA.
(To be continued)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
SPRING IN MY OFFICE.
Ny Dear Girls and Boys:

My Dear Girls and BOYS:
My Office has been full Of roses this
whole week long. First, Philis Gary
and her mother came to see me and
brought me some from their garden,
and then Irene Robertson sent ME
some, later in the week, and l got a
box of lovely blooms from Albert
Doyle and Mary Sue Tucker. Thank
you. children. SO much. 1t has made
spring in this Office that usually only
has letters and pens and pencils grow
ing there. The letters that YOU mem
bers write me from the country about
all the things that you are doing now
sound just perfectly charming. Tell
me some more about everything that
YOU do. Your editor is deeply inter-
esterd in each personal thing that you
think of and the more your letters
and stories are filled with it, the bet
ter / like it. Children, another thing
that 1 want TO tell you about is that
when you rewrite story. say SO at
the end fit If it is absolutely out OF
own mind, then write original" at
the bottom. 1t will help me a great
deal. and ! am sure that you want to
do that.
BE sure and read Philip Dew's COM
position about General Lee / think
II is splendid, and now that the Con-
federate Reunion will soon be here.
! think ii would be a fine plan for YOU
to think about that and write about
ii, too. If you choose
YOUR EDITOR.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
WHEN ROB WENT A-MAseuERAD-
ING.
(COnCluSion.l

tCOnCluSiOn.)
When at last the fatcful hour ar
rived, Nell came up stairs and toted
me down as an affectionate niece
should. The process of descending the
stairs in Aunt James hobble skirt was
rather slow. but finally we reached
the bottom where | was introduced
TO a group OF chattering young ladies
and attentive young men. whom ! had
met dozens of times before They
scarcely noticed me- so | became a lit
tie more confident in my disguise, and
gave vent to a few remarks in a
really beautiful falsetto.
My first mishap occurred when
attempted TO step into one of the wait
ing autos. Somehow or other my feet
got all tangled in the skirt. like nv
in glue, so II required all my strength
TO keep from landing head first into
the car Nell apologized for this
awkward feat with a sad little smile
and these words in an undertone:
Poor dear, old Auntie; she suffers
so with rheumatics." To this kind
speech one OF the young men replied
"Ah. ii is a pity. but she does seem
rather active"
This struck my funny bone. and I
could hardly resist from roaring as I
had caught the meaning which Nell
had missed. He referred TO the man.
her in which i had swung myself into
the seat after ] had regained my bal
ance. When we reached our destina
ton I was assisted from the machine
by courtly Louis, who seemed to be
suddenly interested in the "hobbled"
chaperon. II was when he grasped my
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
GEOGRAPHY PUZZLE.

L. What State is round at both ends
and high in the middle?
2. What county in Virginia is the
3. What city in North Carolina is
the name OF great explorer?
4. What CITY in South CAROLYN, g.,
the name OF a girl?
s. What city In Colorado is the name
s. What city in Georgia is the name
of n discoverer?
L What city in Germany is the name
OF kind OF steak?
Of A carpet?
g. What city in Texas is the name Of
OF school in Richmond?
10 What city In Missouri is the name
OF school in Richmond?
H. What city In South Dakota is the
name OF school in Richmond?
~ What city in Idaho Is the name
OF hsh? MARY HARDIN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

J nave pony. Her name is Bess, and
She has no companion one day some
dogs came IN our back yard she gall
!oped about and played. She has been
pretty "l!G since she came TO her new
nom" We can't catch her easy. NV
Uncle bought her and gave her TO me-
SShe walks up 10 me slowly every time
l go 10 play with her. WRITTEN hy
JAMES POTTS HART. JR.
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RIVERS IN FIGURES.

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8. 15. IL. Is, is. !. 1. Is.
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JOHN BENGE Ell,
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PR1zE-w1NNERs OF THE WEEK.

Mary Hardin, of 3114 East Marshall
Street. City.
Philip Dew, of Penola Va
Mary Louise Wilkinson, Of Mineral,
Va.
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BoYs' NAMES IN FIGURES.

% L. IL. S. Is, s, 4.
CD S. Is. 5, {.
CD 2. 6. II. IA. 9. s.
f" IS. 9. 3. 8. l. IS. 4.
t5) 10. 13. s. 10.
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90 10. Is, S.
60 Is. 2l. 5, 2. 5. Il.
ts) 10. 1. 3, IL.
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Composed by
RENNIE l. W11I1AMs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
Fox A., Townsville. y.

Dear Editor.-This is only "A note
(Which hope YOU will excuse) TO en-
close my contribution "a drawing for
the correspondence column. as | am
getting ready to go out this afternoon
and don't think | could get il ready
in time for the mornings mail
The page was fine. and | certainly
DO congratulate Dorothy Smith on her
splendid work as an artist also John
r. Harnes
With loving wishes. | am your de-
voted member,
MARIE ELIZABETH WILLIAMS.
Nelson t'nuuiv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

Dear Edtor.-This week am send
iu;: IN q story which is. James Nav"
mink il is very interesting story
MAS so clad 10 read my name among
pri2" winners never think about
looking IN tn" prize winners. Nh sister
told me this time had won prize
| was glad 10 know had won It,
Thanking you for il | remain.
MELVIN ELLIS
hoi North Thrtyhfth Street. Rich
mOrd Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
CIV her.

Dear Editor,-The badge was re-
ceived and l am sending in a drawing
which l hope will escape the waste
basket BY next week l hope 20 con-
tribute more. sincerely
Your new member.
HERMAN HI-TZlEE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
Sends Fairy story.

Dear Editor.-l am sending "A fairy
story which ! hope To see in print. /
am afraid IL will not he published.
our school Is out to-day Have YOU
ever sent my prize. | have never got
ten it, and It has been six weeks
| thought the contest was grand, and
congratulate Bertha Lanely on the
prize, and Dorothy Smith for running
such a close race.
With love 10 all the members.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
PLAYING STORE.

BENNIE l.. WILLIAMS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

Dear Editor Enclosed please find
drawing "f dog Please print What"
unGcg IL II YOU accept il
] am trying 10 carry out my promise
Tor at least two weeks
! viii try to send more in the future.
J don't know whether | Will or not but
j VIII try NoUI member.
JOHN 7. BARNES
200 Broad street. Wilson. " G.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

One rainy afternoon Bessie said TO
her little brother. Robert. what shall
We play? We can't go out. and there's
not much fun in sitting in the house
doing nothing"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

Dear Editor,--I was both surprised
ana pieasea TO see my name among m;
received il yet, but l guess it is on
the way.
The other day received T. u. c. G..
badge, | was glad To get il because
] had lost mine l am inclosinS a
headline for the CORES pondence col
umn and hope TO see il in print With
best wishes to all the members, old and
new, | am your old member,
VIRGINIA ROSE YER WEIR
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
AT THE CLOSING OF THE DAY.

IRENE ROBERTSON
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

Dear EDITOR want TO thank YOU
for putting my large puzzle in so nice.
also thank Lucy Taylor and Lillian
Frankl lin for voting on my poem. Con-
CALCULATIONS for Bertha Langley. She
certainly did deserve the prize. The
heading is fine to-day SO l though
maybe ! could draw one.
some little wrcns built their nest
in MarEuerite's birdhouse. Our roses
arc beautiful The other flowers are
doing fine. never go to school with
ont saying good morning to them Our
teacher gave us review on Latin. and
know that means test for to-mor-
row. Your member,
HELEN BROADRUP.
South Richmond. Va.
They Surely Are.
Dear Editor.--I am sending in
story. which l hope will be published.
have not written for long time. as
! have been busy with my school stu
dies. l think Dorothy Smiths stories
are just fine. ! must close now. with
love to all of the members.
Your member,
PEARL SPITZER.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27
Attitudes in Colorado

Ask any schoolboy to give the high
est point In the State of Colorado.
and nine out of ten will name Pixies
peak az the highest point in Colorado
above sea level, but there are many
higher peaks in Colorado. Massive
Mountain. in Lake county. is one
OF the two highest points in the state
whose height has been determined
by the United States Geological Sur
vey. and is l4.402 feet above sea
level. Ebert Mountain. in the same
county, has the same elevation.
Blanca Peak, in Costilla, Huerfano
and Sagauche counties, is 1880 feet
high: Castle Peak, in Gunnison and
Pitkin counties. is l4.259 feet high /:
Evans mountain. in Clear Greek
county. is 1920 feet; La Plata Peak,
in Chaffe county. 1882 feet; Guam
Diary Peak. in Summit county. 1926
feet San Luis Mountain triangulation
station in Mineral and Saguache coun-
triangulation station. in Hinsdale
county, 1906 feet, and Wilson Noun
tain triangulation station. in Dolores
county. 14.250 feet-all higher than
Pixies Peak.
These and other elevations are Civ
en- in Bulletin sos. Results of Spirit
Leveling in Colorado, 1896 to 1914,
inclusive" prepared under the direc.
tion of II. b. Marshall. Chief Geog.
rapher, which has just been publish.
ed by the United States Geological
Survey The bulletin contains a list
of more than $500 elevation bench
marks established by the Geological
Survey and the Coast and Geodetic
Survey. In addition there is n list
of about $50 secondary elevations
from records and topographic maps
of the Geological Survey, including
attitudes of well known SUBMITS.
Engineers and surveyors who need
to have accurately determined points
from which to start surveys of any
kind find the spirit leveling bulletins
published by the Geological Survey