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The farmer and mechanic., 1915-09-28

suii new The farmer has set ID be-
come acquainted with Il and to learn
and appreciate its value ON the
other hand W. know about the gov
eminent Of the United States His
grandfather and his father bought for
Il and against II and he himself has
profound respect for Federal law and
an abiding faith in the ability Of the
nlted States To relieve all financial
troubles In my opinion the SeCrc-
cary OF the Treasury. who was born
and reared in the South. and is IA
millar with Southern temperament
felt that by announcing his intention
TO deposit Government funds with
Southern banks 10 assist in moving the
cotton crop, simultaneously with Great
Britain $ declaration of contra band
against cotton. he was aViling himself
Of the psychological moment for re
storing confidence. and the members
Of The Federal Reserve Board felt that
IN issuing the commodity regulations
which are entirely independent of the
Secretarys action in depoSiting Gov
ernment funds. that they would prove
| To the Southern farmer the disposition
| Of the Federal Reserve banks 10 ren-
| der aid; while the Secretary. by max
! ing these deposits convinced the
/ farmer Of the ability Of the banks to
carry out their good intentions.
Not Seeking to Dictate.
The contention that the Board is
| seeking to assume the right To die
tate to member banks what their in
terest rates shall be. is of course ab-
| surd, as there Is nothing compulsory
about the regulation. The member
banks have the right 10 rediscount
with Federal Reserve banks at reason
able rates under commercial papcs
regulations, without any reference 10
| the fh nyo
also offered money freely at low rates
: of interest by member banks in lar.o
financial centeTS. | repeat. in con
CluSiOn. that my understanding OF the
object Of the Board in issuing It's con-
: modify regulations, iS that ii was d.
| sired. as far 5 possible. to place the
| producers who are also the ori.lna'
sellers of agricultural commod itie, or
! equal terms with the buyers. and
i believe that the Secretary Of the
, Treasury, in his independent action
had the same object in view. As fal
: as cotton is concerned. the recent al
, vance in the price of that staple seem.
TO afford ample justification for tn.
course that has been pursued
Broad Demand For Cotton
1t is no longer "a secret that there j.
a broad foreign demand for cotton
D Estimates on the crop now rang
from 100000 TO 10000 900 bales
and a price of 2 cents looks less i'm
probable tonight than 10 cents die
a month ago.
For the first time the crop move
ment has begun with an abundanc
Of cheap money avaiiab BILE for Sout h
[ ern bankers, and upon their judgment
II advice and cooperation. depends Z
s a great degree, the question OF Whet n
e er or not, farmers shall receive IN
5, trinsic values for cotton this season.
: My friends, the financial emanti
q patton of the rural South il no longe
e an iridescent dream. II can be ma d
a glorious reality. and surely You q
North Carolina, whose forefatherS 9
l. political independence. will not be lag
d CARDS in this movement for me-
= Freedom -
The farmer and mechanic., 1915-09-28
The Federal Reserve System in
its Relations to the Farmer

tConunued from Page tn,
The farmer and mechanic., 1915-09-28
Glooms Getting Out of the Way
of the Joys in Good Old
Robson

Continued from Page One.)
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17

UNIQUE TRAY FOR AN INVALID.
In case of sickness, . drop-head ma
chine pushed up close to the bed, with
the cover turned back over the bed,
makes a good stand for the invalid tray.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17

While acting In Sir James Barrie's
play, The Little Minister" at a sub
urban theater Miss Grace Lane was
told at the end Of the first act that q
gentleman, whose name she did not
catch, would like to speak to her.
Miss Lane supposed that 1t was re-
porter ON a local paper who desired an
interview, and she YEARLY gave per
mission for the visitor to be brought
into her presence.
When, q little later. the manager
brought a small, delicate looking man
up to her In the wings she smiled upon
him condescendingly and opened the
conversation by saying she hoped he
liked the play.
YES" answered the stranger quietly.
"I've no very grave faults to find with
it."
II suppose" continued Miss Lane,
that you saw It when 1t was produced
at the HaymarketT'
Eyes, l saw it there more than once"
was the reply.
"You seem to have taken great In
terest In the play" was Miss Lanes
next remark, as she began to show
signs Of moving OF.
"Well, you see" said the quiet little
man apologetically. II wrote it,
The stranger, whose name she had
not caught, was James Matthew Barrie.
London Mail.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
The Round Robin.

William Henry P. Fyfe In Five
Thousand Facts and Fancies" says
that round robin Is the name given to a
remonstrance OF petition signed by u
number Of persons, generally IN a cir
cular form, 80 as to avoid giving prom
inence to any single name. he contin-
ues:
This device is said to have been
first used by the officials Of the French
government us means Of making
known their grievances. The most cele-
brated round robin In the English hn.
guage is the one signed by Burke. Glib
bon, Sir Joshua Reynolds and others
and sent to DR.. Samuel Johnson. re,
questing him to amend the epitaph to
Oliver Goldsmith In Westminster alb
hey and suggesting that 1t be written
in English and not In Latin. johnson
accepted the round robin In kindly
spirit. but told Sir Joshua Reynolds,
the bearer Of the missfve, that he
would never consent to disgrace the
walls Of Westminster abbey with an
English inscription
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
INTERNATIONAL LINE,
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested in either of the eztap,
hereinafter named:
At Probate Court held at Paris, g aul
for the County of Oxford. on the thr'i TIr,.iry
of July, in the year OF our Lori one ttua-ari
nine hundred and fifteen, the following matter
having been presented for the action th'r.upou
hereinafter indicated II 10 hereby ORDEEEU.
That notice thereof be given 10 all persons co..
terested, by causing copy OF this Orlcr o. be-
published three weeks successfully 20 Tho u1.
ford Democrat, newspaper published 30 South
Paris, in said County, that they may sppe4s
the third Tuesday Of August, \. ID. 'Ii5, 1t
nine Of the clock in the forenoon, and be 4ear.
thereon II they see cause:
Elizabeth l. Chsss late OF Porter &c.
ceased; will ami petition for probate taerco,
presented by Cyrus l.. Durgin, the executor
therein named.
wilton f.. McAlllster OF Lowell. Wagl, De.
titIon for license to sell and convey rcs' late
pre- sented by Si'iney II. McAllister, guardian.
Alvin Swift Of Paris. ward; first AM nual
account pr esented for allowance by h. A.al0e
Heath, guardian.
Justina Il. Drake late OF Paris, lc,rs-
pet,tion for determination of collateral inherit
ance tax presented by S. ID. Whittemore, -Ne.g.
tor.
Emma ID. Kicker late OF WateriOTI, Ola.
cea ell petition that Charles u. Grover %. .g-
poirtad trustee under the will OF sail Gc.rt- f,
presented by Alma N. r. Grover. the benti..iI..
Annette Kimball Richardson Hse %
Hiram, deceased petition Tor license 10 -r| anil
convey real estate presented by Herbert Ns..
ton, executor.
ADDISON 4. HERRICK, Judge Of sail loar..
A true copy-attest:
30 80 ALBERT d. PARK. ReIs..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
Great Mon and Doubles.

It Is said that there Is French SOL
der who Is the living image OF Napo-
leon I. Other instances have been
found of persons born many years
apart bearing striking likeness to one
another. Mr.. Winston Churchill Is the
double" of the Emperor Titus, ut least
according to the bust Of the latter at
the British museum. "Dion Bouci-
cault" writes George Augustus Sala.
was the very image Of Sir Kenelm
Digby as he appears In the fronuspiece
to his Choice and Experimental Re-
ceipts In Physics and Chirurgery.
Douglas Jerrold was the ikon Of Mont
golfer, the discoverer Of the fire bal
loon, and the late Montagu Williams,
Q. c., If he had donned a flowing black
periwig, might we'll have sat to Sir
Peter Lely of our times for d portrait OF
Charles II."-London Taller.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17

In spite Of our traditions and our pre-
lenses Americans dearly love a title.
It's u fair guess TINT larger part Of
the mail that goes to the White House
Ia addressed to His Excellency" or
"His Eminence" or His Honor" As
q matter Of fact his title IL The Presi-
dent of the United States. That Is title
40 great that the fathers decided that to
add to 1t would be to detract from 1t.
The fathers were wise. Taking their
cue from the federal practice the con-
vtitution makers nor the statute max
,rs of New York ever gave the chief
executive Of this commonwealth other
title than the governor Of New York.
livery governor Of the state has been
content with that. Address him so in
letter or III speech and you are right
Decorate him with an ',excellency" OF
an "honOr" and you are wrong. The
governor of Massachusetts 10 His Elk
cellency by warrant Of the constitution
of 1850, but he is the only excellency
we have in Amerta.-New York Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
China, Great RIvsr.

The Yangtze kiang. or Yangtse rivef'
a as long as the Mississippi and II TAR
more important as highway OF COM
merce. From the great port Of Shang-
hal as far inland as the important city
of Hankow, distance Of 600 miles, the
Yangtze Is navigable for ocean going
vessels. For the greater portion OF this
distance the river Is very broad. and
for some Of the journey passenger IN
a boat In midstream would be unable
to see either shore distinctly. From
Hankow to Ichang, 2SO miles farther,
the Yangtze Is navigable for small nv
or steamers, and from Ichang up to
Pingshanhsien, nearly LOCO miles, 1t Is
In great part navigable. Some OF the
passenger steamers plying between
Shanghai and Hankow are exceedingly
modern and comfortable. Thousands
of sailing craft are seen on the river
daily ON a trip between these two
points and numbers Of huge rafs
which require each a whole village to
bring them and their contents to the
distant market. The Yangtze has many
important tributaries. One Of these,
the Hanho, which flows into the Yang
TIA at Hankow, 10 itself navigable for
600 miles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
kinaalo.

Kinsale keeps q modest place In the
history Of Ireland. 1t was here that
Don Juan's fleet landed 5000 men to
join hands with O'Neill, out Of which
landing grew the story that the cot
tages ut Worlds End IRE "still inhabit-
ed by the descendants Of Spaniards."
1t was from Nnsale that James II. on
March 2. 1859, landed and from Kin
sale he sailed after his defeat ut the
battle Of the Boyne. Thirty years ago
the house i'll which he spent the night
before his departure was still In exist
ence. Kinsale was greater III the past
than now, for wo read that "of all the
Irish ports 1t was the best situated for
intercourse with France and that In
the town Marlborough found a thou
sand barrels Of wheat and eighty pipes
Of claret."-I.Ondon Spectator.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
CHOCOLATE FRosTING.

Beat four eggs; add three-fourths q
cup of sugar and half teaspoonful OF
salt and beat again; add two cups and .
half of milk and mix thoroughly; turn
into plate lined with pastry and set
into well-heated oven; as soon as the
crust begins to color little, lower the
heat Of the oven to avoid boiling the Gus
tard. The pie is baked, when the cus,ard
is firm in the center.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
(sEAL)
STATE OF MAINE.
OFOyFORD. IS


Board Of County Commissioners, May scs-!'
1875 held by adjournment july 90 1915
UPON the foregoing petition, satisfactory c''
dence having been received that the petitlOnr
are responsible. and that inquiry into the merit
OF their application IS expedieDt. 1T Is ORDER
that the County Commissioners meet AT {
residence OF John X. l.add IN said RUNbur
on October 20, n 'xt, at ten OF the clock.
NJ, and thence proceed to view the rOut
mentioned In said petition Immediately az,
which view hearing OF the parties a.
their witnesses will he hal at some Coz
venient place In the vicinity, and such 9th
mca lures taken In the premises as the Con
missi ners shall judge pr per. And II Is turtle
ORDERED, that notice Of the time, place ar ID
purpose Of the Commissioner meeting afOrr
said he given 10 all persons and corpor4
tons interested, by causing attested copies Of
said petition, and OF this order thereon, a.
he served upon the Clerks OF the RESPECTIVE
towns OF Roxbury and Rumford and al-u
posted up In three public places In each oi
said towns, and published three weeks succc-
sively in the Oxford Democrat, newspapcr
printed at South Paris, in said County OF On
ford, the first of said publications, aud each o.
the other notices, TO be made, served and poste"
at least thirty days before said time of meet
ing, 10 the end that all persons and corporations
may then and there appear and shew cause u
any they have, why the prayer OF said pCti.
TONERS should not be granted
ATTEST ERNEST J. RECORD, Clerk.
A true copy Of said petition and or'ier OF court
thereon.
ATTEST ERNEST J. RECORD, Clerk:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
laoouaoM.

The French, Spanish, Italian and
Portuguese languages (known as the
romance" languages) are onshoots OF
the old Latin and are to q considerable
extent founded upon 1t, while the Ger
man and English tongues grew up
quite apart from the Latin. That Is
why the Scandinavian, Dutch, German
and English languages (Which, like the
peoples themselves, are closely related)
are so scant in Latin words and deri-
yations.-New York American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
Buffoonery In "hamlst."

The buffoonery once tolerated in pro-
vincial theaters Is illustrated In an an
ecdote set forth in the memoirs Of Bar
~ Sullivan Wright, who was the first
gravedigger, prepared himself to take
the house by storm by having incased
his person within dozen or more
waistcoats Of all sorts Of shapes and
patterns. When about to commence
the operation of digging the grave for
the fair Ophelia Wright began to un-
wind by taking Of waistcoat after
watstcoat, which caused uproari0us
laughter among the audience. But as
fast as he relieved himself Of one
waistcoat Paul Bedford, the second
gravedigger, incased himself In the
CASTOR vests. which increased the sal
vos Of laughter, for as Wright was
getting thinner Paul grew fatter and
fatter. Wright, seeing himself out.
done, kept on the remainder OF the
waistcoats and went on with his part
quite crestfallen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
Nav Enaland Pic.

Some poor dweller In the benighted
beyond Of Chicago asks what real
New England pie Is like. 1t probably
will not help him to be told, but If he
means apple 1t Is like an essay by En-
erson liNefied with the music Of Mas
senet and spiced with the cyniclsm Of
Shaw. If lie means pumpkin it Is like
some Of Gounod's music heard In a
landscape Ill sun and flowers, and II
he means mince pie, why, 1t Is like IN
increase in salary and present from
home arriving on the day when ones
conscience was behaving itself-Bos-
ton Globe
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
His Best.

A small boy, who had been allowed
to run much in the streets, had 80 I'M
proved his opportunities that before he
was FIVE years old it was commonly
said by the neighbors that he swore
like little pirate. Parental discipline
did not avail to break him Of the habit.
One day when he was to visit his
grandmother In the next street he was
implored by his mother to behave him
self properly, and especially not to in
dulge In bad language. He promised
to try to remember. On his return at
night the anxious mother asked If he
had been a good boy. He replied en-
phatically that he had, clinching the
statement by adding
II only called granma an old devil
twice all day."-New York Post
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
MacauIax and His Razors.

Macaulay was a self shayer-though
not with safety-and the woeful re-
suits are recorded in his biography.
When he sailed for India and his cham
bers were cleared there were found
between fifty and sixty strops, hacked
into strips and splinters, and innumer-
able razors in every stage Of disrepair.
At one time he hurt his hand and had
to go to the barber. After the opera.
ton he asked the charge. "Oh, what
ever you usually give the person who
shaves you" was the answer. I'm that
case" said Macaulay. 81 should give
you a great cash on either cheek. -
London Mirror.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
Commissioners Notice,
OyHnRD "a

OXFORD, IS: July 20. A. d. 1915
We, the undersigned, having been duly 81
pointed by the Honorable Addison y. Herr'cA'
Judge OF Probate within and for said County,
Commissioners to receive and decide upon tue
claims Of the creditors Of J. Amon Penley, late
has been represented insoivent, hereby give
public notice agrceaby TO the or'ler Of the sait
Judge VI Probate, that six months from anu
after July Goth, A. ID. 1915. have been allowed 10
said creditors to present and prove their claims.
and that We will attend to the duty assigned vs.
at the law Office Of Walter l.. Gray In Sou
Paris Village, Paris, Name. on Wednesday. sep,
TENDER let, 1915, and on Wednesday, Jsnusry
18th, A. ID. 1916. at ten of the clock, In the iore
noon Of each of said days.
WALTER L. GRAY,
j. HASTINGS BEAN,
s3N Commissioners.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
TAKE OUT THE ASHES

Uremia 10 due to the circulation 10 the
system of poison and waste products
that should be removed from the blood
by the kidneys. II the ashes are not re-
moved tho fire dies and the machinery
stops. So with the waste products Of
the system. Foley Kidney Pills help the
kidneys remove waste matter that
causes rbeumatism, aches and pains,
stiff joints and sore muscles.-A. E.
Shurtleff Co., 8. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
Imagination.

Robert" said the teacher to a small
pupil, "can you tell me what magma
ton isT
"Yes, ma'am," replied the little fell
low. Imagination is what makes a
fellow think bees singer is three
feet long after he gets stung."-Pitts-
burgh Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
Hope.

Eyes, she rejected me, but she did 1t
IN q most encouraging way"
"How was thut?"
"As went away she pointed to the
footprints that had made on the car
pet and said. 1.-THE next time you come
to propose to me l want you to wipe
your shoes cleanw-Der Guckkasten.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
a Woman'p Wav.

"Sir, We are starting new railroad
and want your daughter to drive the
first spike"
:. LPye no doubt she will consider 1t
an honor to Of1lciate."
THANK you. We have provided
small gold spike, also a silver ham,
mer."
Zone minute. don't think she could
drive a spike with hammer. Better
provide hairbrush." - Louisville
Courier-Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17

why don't you offer your heart and
handT
II fear she would turn me down."
II don't believe It She has given
you enough encouragement"
"Why, she never gave me the slight
est encouragement"
Get out! l heard her telling you
yesterday that her mother did not al-
low her to accept anything Of value
from young men."-HoustOn Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
Minjno In the 9es.

Among tho sights on the island Of
Martinique Is the mining Of material
for the manufacture Of lime from the
bottom Of the sea. The bulk Of the
lime used OH the island is manufac-
tured from madreporic stone or reef
coral 80 mined.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
TWO COMMON sUMMER AlLMEN

TWO COMMON SUMNER AILMENTS
Thousands of hay fever and asthma
victims who are not able to 60 to the
mountains find relief in Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound. 1t allays the inflam-
nation, soothes and heals raw and rasp
ing bronchial tubes and helps to over
come difficulty in breathing, and makes
sound. refreshing sleep possible.-A. E
Shurtleff Co., s. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that .' !. 81
been duly appointed minIstrat1r oil '"1
estate Of
NATHAN X. FLINT, late OF Hiram,
In the County OF Oxford, deceased, anu -.t,'
bonds "a the law directs. All persons hA''h-
demands against the estate Of said le'et-,'
are desired to present the same for aeii.cWn4N
and all indebted thereto are requested 10 maze
payment Immediately. ...,.,,.
July goth, 1915. NOAH T. EhNhI,
$50 Congress St, Portland Me
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17

An elderly woman, who was extremely
stout, was endeavoring to enter street
car when the conductor, noticing her
difficulty, said to her:
"Try sideways, madam try sideways"
The woman looked up breathlessly and
said:
"Why, bless ye, amt got no side
vavsn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
BRAKEMAN WAS CURED

F. A. Wootsey, jacksonville, Texas,
writes: II was down with kidney trouble
and rheumatism; had q backache ell
the time and was tired OF living.
took Foley Kidney Pills and was thor
oughly cured" Thousands have writ
ten similar letters. Foley Kidney Pills
are tonic In effect and act promptly.-A.
e. Shurtleff Co., s. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
Cnrold1
CITROLAX
CITROLAX

Best thing for constipation, sour stom.
ach, lazy liver and sluggish bowels.
Stops sick headache almost at once.
Gives most thorough and satisfactory
fushing-no pain, no nausea. Keeps
your system cleansed, sweet and whole
some. AK for Citrolax.-A. e. Shurt-
ls6 Co., 8. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice t.4. -H
has been duly appointed executrix Of Tie t-t
will and testament OF
DANIEL A. BROOKS, late OF Porter
In the County OF OXFORD, decrase'i. am roa
bonLs as the law directs. All persons basin.
demands against the estate OF said decea-g -
desired to present the same for sett.emcu.
al. inicbied thereto are requested TO MAKE I,F
ment Immediately.
July 10th, 1918. MARY +. bkovA'
3O33
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
Qna Nav.

Customer-But your competitors, the
Skinnem Mining company, have Offices
twice as large as yours. Promoter
That only shows our superior business
organization. We have concentrated
our business twice as much as they
have.-BostOn Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
The Alpaca.

In spite Of attempts to introduce the
alpaca into countries away from its
native habitat, failure has attended
them. 1t is rarely found below an al
titude Of 5000 feet. Its wool is of an
exceedingly fine luster and quality and
occasionally attains a length Of SIX
inches.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17

Native-Thsre are the Oldboy twins.
They are % years old.
Stranger-To what do they credit their
long livesP
Nstive-One cause be used terbaccer
and ono cause be never used It.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice tEa. boz
has been duly appointed administrator o.. ue
estate OF
IRA NJ. BEARCE, late OF Hebron,
In the County OF oxford, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons h.....
demands against the estate Of said tCccs
are desired TO present the same for -.'..e
nent, and all Indebted thereto are request o.
make payment Immediately
July Goth, 1915. JOIN +. MOODY, So
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-17

II had an adventure the other even.
ing" said Miss Autumn, to a neighbor
on whom she was calling. sit was quite
dark, and I saw strange man just ahead
Of me, and ran until I was nearly ex.
hausted."
"And did the man get away from
your" asked Willie, who was listening.