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Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15
IoIs Road Book.

The Maine Automobile Road Book for
1915 was issued recently and 10 now
being sent out to members OF the Maine
Automobile Association and to tourists
all over tho United States. The new
road book undoubtedly IL one OF tho
finest which has been issued by any
State Association In the country. IL
contains 166 routes, covering every part
Of Maine and most Of New Hampshire,
much of eastern Massachusetts, with the
border routes in New Brunswick and the
principal highway between the New Eng
land states and the city OF Quebec. In
addition the book contains the latest au-
tomobile laws of Maine including those
passed at the last session OF the Legisls'
ture which go into effect In July, the new
fish and game laws Of the state, the new
forestry laws, rules for campers, com.
plete summary OF notable facts about
Maine, list of the standard through
routes of travel In the territory covered
by the road book including statements
regarding some OF the work which will
be in progress during the summer as
we'll as the best ways to 60 from place to
place; the new regulations for automo-
biiists entering Canada Including the
special war tax now In effect, the an
nouncemept of the opening OF Mt. Des-
ert Island to automobilists and scien-
tific statement on the reason why the
Maine coast is cool, complete descrip-
ton of the points Of interest along the
routes contained in the book ss we'll as
many other features.
The book this year has three new road
maps completely revised and redrawn
and printed In colors as noteworthy
feature of the volume. These include q
general road map of all the automobile
routes iu the territory covered by the
road book, a sportsmen's map showing
the location of every sporting camp In
Maine together with the lakes, rivers
and streams, and Pine Tree Tour map.
There arc also city and other maps Civ:
ing details about entering the cities and
the best routes between points.
The book is being distributed through
the Maine Automobile Association Tour
ing Information Bureau, IL Monument
Square, Portland, Maine.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15
Moxiea Taken For Ghosts.

According to missionary. the first
display Of moving pictures in the prov
ince of Szechuan. China. 1900 miles up
the Yangtze. caused mob disturbance
of alarming proportions.
When the bodiless. yet vigorous
shadows began to move silently across
the screen In the visible but imma'
terial stimulation Of life murmurs
arose, soon increasing to shouts and
uproar, that foreign devils had pos.
sessed the locality and were In league
with the spirits Of the dead. Actual
destruction and perhaps bloodshed was
prevented only by the dubbed guns OF
the native soldiery. Later, when the
pictures were explained. the natives
became ardent fms. The first feature
films shown in Szechuan caused the
outburst Of superstitious rage.-Photo-
play Magazine.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15
Old Enolish Eaira

Fairs and feasts were formerly held
In churchyards In honor Of the saint
to whom the church was dedicated.
In consequence Of these popular gath
erings being much abused they had
to be suppressed in the thirteenth year
of the reign Of King Edward ILL.,, as
appears by the following extract quot.
ed by Spelman: "And the Kynge com'
mandeth and forbiddeth that from
henceforth neither fairs and markets
shall be kept in churchyards for the
honour Of the Church. Given at West
minister. the VIII Of Octobre, the XIII
yeare of Kynge Edwarde's reigne."-
London Mail.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15
STRAWBERRY sNowpRIFrs
Household Hints.

To make biscuits light-drench witr
gasoline and ignite before serving.
How to keep servants-chloroform
them and lock In the cellar.
Quickest way to get rid OF peddlers-
buy all they have.
How to remove fruit stains from lin
ens-use scissors.
To keep rats out Of the pantry-place
all food in the cellar.
To entertain women visitors-let them
inspect all your private papers.
To entertain men visitors-feed the
brutes.
To keep the children at home-lock
up all their clothes.
To keep hubby at home-hide his
toupee.
In order to prevent accidents In the
kitchen--fll the kerosene can With
water.
To stop leaks In pipes-send for the
nearest plumber.
To economizs on coal-get q gas
range.
To test the freshness Of eggs-drop
them on some hard surface.
To propitists the cook-it can't be
done.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15
Lightning.

Lightning appears In three FORMS
xigzag and sharply defined ut the edges
In sheets Of light. Illuminating u whole
cloud. which seems to open and reveal
the light within 1t. and in the form OF
fire balls. The duration Of the first
two kinds scarcely continues the thou.
sandth part of second. but the globu
lar Lightning moves much more slowly.
remaining visible for several seconds
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15

Don't neglect q summer cold. A
bronchial cough causes broken sleep and
lowers your vitality. Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound soothes and heals
raw, inflamed membranes, stops tickling
In throat and clears stuffy, wheezy
breathing. Contains no opiates, chill.
drsn like 1t: good for oil colds. coughs,
Group, and bronchial affections.-A. E.
Shu'tleff Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15

"Don't you ever find II hard to be q
freak?" asked the stoutish, tightly laced
woman who had stopped to converse
with the fat lady.
mo, not bit," was the reply. ~
often feel sorry for some Of you people
who seem to find 1t 90 hard not to be
freaks"
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15
ONLY A FEW CAN 60.

Those who do not have to consider
expense are now going to health resorts
to get rid Of Impurities In the system
that cause rheumatism, backache, aoh.
ing joints and painful muscles. II you
cannot 20. yet feel you need relief from
pain aud misery, get Foley Kidney Pills.
They restore the Kidneys to activity and
make you feel we'll and stropg.-A. E.
Shurtleff Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15
Tho Boob.

"Yes," said the young lady. 81
spent the entire evening telling him
that he had terrible reputation for
kissing girls against their will"
"And what did he d0Y
HE sat there like boob and de.
MED it"-Kansas City Journal
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15

Mrs. Jellus Ito prospective parlol
maid)-I am afraid you won't do. You
see you are-sr-very good-looking, and
my husband being an artist is great ad
mirer Of female beauty and
Parlor Maid (interposing) - Yes,
nam, anyone can see that by his marry,
ing you.
Mrs. Jelius-er-well,a anyway, will
give you q months trial.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15
TO PRESERVE YOUR HEALTH.

The kidneys arc tho great health pre-
servers. Rheumatism, baokache, head
ache, sore muscles, stiff joints, come
when the kidneys are out of order and
fail to properly filter the blood. Foley
Kidney Pills tone up tired and diseased
kidneys, Danish backache, and STOP
sleep disturbing bladder troubles. "A
3. Shurtleff Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15

One evening when Tommy, aged five,
was having his daily bath, bis nurse was
trying with small success to scrub his
grimy little knees.
After watching her for some time, he
said, patronizingly:
"Never mind, Bertha. Don't you
know that's the dark meat, anyway"
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15
Bad Situation.

" think III have to get rid Of Fido."
pouted the great emotional actress.
"Why. the ki-yi Is getting all kinds
Of mention in the papers"
'AThat's II. am not receiving as
many press notices as my dog. g."-Lou.
isville Courier-JournaL
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15
NOT FOR MEN ONLY,

Women suffer as much as men dc
from indigestion and constipation, and
require the same scientific remedy to
keep the stomach sweet, the liver active
and the bowels regular. Foley Cathar'
tic Tablets are wholesome and cleansing
do not gripe or cause nausea. Stout
people say this is the one cathartic that
takes away that over-full and ologged-up
feeling.-A. E. Shurtleff Co., South
Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15
TO SLEEP WE'LL IN SUMNER

TO SLEEP WE'LL IN SUMMER.
Slight Inflammation of the bronchial
tubes causes a distressing cough and
makes sleep impossible. Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound stops that annoying
tickling and relieves the racking, tirinP
cough. Good for all coughs, colds
Group and bronchial affeotions.-A. z
Shurtleff Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15
A MISTAKE MADE BY MANY.

When you suffer pains and aches BY
day and sleep disturbing bladder weak.
ness by night, feel tired, nervous and
run down, the kidneys and bladder
should be restored to healthy, strong
and regular action. It Is q mistake to
postpone treatment. Foley Kidney Pills
put the kidneys in sound, healthy condi-
ton and keep them active and strong
A. Z. Shurtleff Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15

A Kansas rural paper tells a story
about the local high school teacher. A
pupil asked permission to close win.
dow saying. 1.-THE wind is coming In
here at the rate of sixty miles an hour" p"
young man, haven't l told you a mil.
lion times TO stop your exaggerating?"
replied the teacher reprovingly.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15

In making rhubarb, cherry or any
berry pie that 10 very juicy, try beating
an egg light, and mixing In the sugar n
qu,red BY the fruit; add . little -four,
mix thoroughly and then bake - usual.
In this way excess Of juice will be In tho
Die and not In the bottom Of tho oven.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15
Recipes.
BUTTERscOTcH SAUCE

cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cane-sugar syrup
1-2 cup cold water
1,2 tablespoon butter
IA cup hot water
IL teaspoon lemon extract
Boil the sugar, syrup and cold water
together until it is very hard when tried
in cold water. Remove from heat, beat
in balance of ingredients, color light
yellow, and serve hot on ice-cream.
SOFT CARAMEL CUsrARD
1quart milk
Few grains salt
cup whipped cream
IL teaspoon vanilla
8 egg-yolks
/ tablespoon corn.starch
Shredded, Drowned almonds
cup graduated sugar
Scsld the milk in double boiler, re-
serving one cup. Dissolve the corn
starch in little of this, and turn into
the hot milk. Cook for ten minutes,
stirring occasionally, in the meantime
stir one-half OF the sugar In small fry
ing pan till melted. Add this to the hot
milk and stir until dissolved. Beat egg
yolks slightly, and add remaining sugar
and milk. Pour into the hot mixture
and stir constantly until 1t Is thick
enough to coat a spoon, then remove
from heat, cool, add salt, and flavor.
Serve very cold in sheroet glasses, top
ping each serving with sweetened whip
ped cream, sprinkled with shredded al
L.1--oA in ha avan
COCOA APPLE SAUCE CAKE
cup sugar
1.2 cup sour cream
cup hot, sour apple-sauce
IA teaspoons soda
Tablespoon cocoa
l teaspoon cinnamon
12 teaspoon cloves
2cups bread-four
l cup raisins
Mix together cocoa, spices, hour, and
raisins. In a separate bowl put the
sugar, cream, and hot apple-sauce into
W hich the soda has been stirred. Beat
in the -four mixture and bake In we'll
lined loaf or tube.tin for forty five min
utes in q moderate oven. Frost With
sour cream icing.
SOUR CREAM ICING
23 cup sour cream
9 cups grsnulated sugar
12 teaspoon orange or vanilla OF
tract
Combine sugar and cream and boil
gently without stirring until 1t threads.
Cool until ,epid, add flavoripg. and beat
until creamy, when 1t can be spread
quickly over the cake. This makes
cream. cOlored frosting.
STRAWBERRY DUMPLINGs
cup sugar
l tablespoon butter
21-2 cups fresh strawberries
2 cups boiling water
cup bread -four
teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoon salt
"a cup rich milk
Put together the sugar, butter, straw
berries, and hot water, and let simmer
for few minutes. In the meantime
mix together the -four, baking powder,
salt and milk. Drop batter In eight por-
tions on the boiling syrup, cover tightly,
and boil for twenty minutes without re-
moving the lid. Serve hot with the
sauce. Raspberry dumplings may be
made in the same way.
STRAWBERRY sNowDRIFTs
Bake any good sponge cake mixture in
thin sheets. When cold cut with q
sharp knife in narrow strips about four
inches long Pile these log.cabin fash
ion and about four inches high, on as
many pretty small plates as there are
guests. Heap the centers with whipped
cream, slightly sweetened and favored,
and dispose sugared strawberries about
the base. The cream may be garnished
with a few crystallized rose petals, or no
fruit need be used, aad instead, candied
violsts may be sprinkled over the cream.
This recipe may also be used with
peaches.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15

"Let's wait a minute and see the
game" said the near-sighted man, who
was travelling in Holland.
"There's no game"
"What's that just ahead Of us?"
"A windmill"
"My mistake! I thought 1t was q
pitcher going through the motions pre-
liminary to sending hot one over the
plate"
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15
Enoliah QuAation.

''Some one stole every blessed stock.
ing of our line"
what are blessed stockingsr'
'.Those which are. not darned, Ct
eourse."-Exchange.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15
Trouble.

Trouble doesn't make people patient
It merely weighs them down and
crushes them 30 they cannot complain,
which is semblance Of PATIENCE
Deseret News.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15

Life Il not days and years. LII y
m "a iahoe.--1SoWahAR
Oxford Democrat., 1915-06-15
Poor Pay.

Boss-Has that fellow Everbroke
paid you anything on account yeti
C0llector-Only compliment on my
persistence, sir.-Boston Transcript.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-29
NEW FAST TRAIN ON COTTON BELT
 ID START SOON
F. s. Stimson Here Arrang- ing for Necessary Changes
 in Schedule.

The Cotton Belt will put on fast train between Memphis and Texas within the next few weeks. This fact became known here last night upon the arrival of F. s. Stimson, assistant superintendent of the northern division of the Cotton Belt, with headquarters at Illmo, Mo-. MT. Stim- son is handling the details for the necessary encouragement of sche- dules.
 The new train will be an addition to the present service, will be mag nificently equipped and reduce the time between Texas and Memphis sev- .cral hours. Announcement of the equipment and schedule is expected to be made here tomorrow. M
 Action by the Cotton Belt follows the announcement by the Iron Moun- tain of the addition of the sunshine Special" between Texas and st. Louis. E It was stated several days ago that Cotton Belt officials were consider ing the putting on of new fast train, but that the deciaiQn had been reached was not kneNn hero until last night. s ssS|
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-29
Canadian Government SeiZeS
 Wheat in Terminal Elevators

Winnipeg, Man.. Can. Nov. 2S.-The grain trade of Canada is paralyzed as the Canadian government has com mandeered all Nos. 1, ? and North ern wheat in terminal elevators at Fort william and Port Arthur. some 20. 900 ,0OO bushels. It is understood this action was taken at the request of the British government. :. katSaWeAgovernment statement made public tonight it was stated the only seizures made were in the terminals at Fort William and Port Arthur, and in the Eastern terminals. The object vas to stop,eaaall~ fixing el a 1hurriedly summoned conference sol tho Winnipeg grain exchange this alt, ernoon, it was decided to suspend all trading on the exchange tomorrow.
 The government also Saturday night stopped all loading Of vessels in harbors. These included two o1 the largest ships on the Great Lakes capable of holding over 250,O00 busn- els each. =,
 It is believed the seizure will ex' tend to other parts of the West, al though the farmers are not yet anect-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-29

, struction was proved by the manner in which it protected the main build ing yesterday.
 Heavy fire proof medal doors pro- tected the openings between the two buildings, and these were closed solidly as soon as the fire was dis. covered yesterday The fire fighters concentrated all their efforts to con fine the blaze to the east of the fire wall, and they succeeded, although only after working strenuously more than six hours. Some half dozen or more employees cf the compress company remained on duty at the wall throughout last night, with hose ready for any eventuality.
 Checking Up the Losses at Once
 Manager Daily and employees of the company started the work of check ing up the losses on cotton, early last night. Throughout the night they worked, and it is hoped by MT. Daily that sometime this evening or early Tuesday morning he will be able to announce complete list of the owners who lost cotton, and how many bales each lost.
 Mir. Daily announced that the fol- flowing firms and individuals had cot ton stored in the building which was
 destroyed, although it was impossible 1 for him even to estimate the amount
 of cotton any one of them lost:
 s. c. Alexander Cotton company,
 Ziba Bennitt Cotton company. Q. o. lScroggin & company, Handly-Howell ECotton company, Charles Well Supply
 company, B. buckingham, Pledger,
 Scruggs & Deaver, Frank B. INmlin-
 son, Alex Strauss & company, Tag gart Brothers & company. Hammett
 Grocer company. Southern Grocery company, c. G. wall, Junius Jordan Jr.. Lesser-Goldman & company, H. c. Moore & company, T. J. Collier & company, Ragrand & company, New berger Cotton company. all local shippers or brokers; H. C. Curry of Winchester, D. B. Niven of Tucker and Pine Bluff, s. A. Banks of Dumas | will Nichol of Pine Bluff, Jones & Gage of Noble Lake, and H. w. Myar & company of Little Rock.
 Insurance Protects All Losers. According to MT. Daly, there was not bale of cotton in the compress which was not protected by insur- Iance , 5.e.s s m .sss ' Insurance agents who were asked about the losses of their companies Hast. evening, by representatives of The Graphic-and every agent in the city represents companies which car- ried pore or iess insuranca on the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-29
Effect Problematical.

Chicago, NOV. 2S.-Just what effef the Canadfan governments action \ communicating Canadian wheat will have upon the Chicago market, local grain operators were. reticent in pro dieting tonight.
 It was said by some that undoubt- edly wheat would take a sharp, bull fish trend, due to the fact that Chi cago Supporters who had contracted for large orders Of wheat in the do. miuion would have to turn to the American market.
 It was also pointed out that other nations which had depended upon the Canadian market for their supplies would have to buy in the United States.
 On the other hand, it was pointed out that the seizure indicated that Great Britain intended to arbitrarily fix the price of wheat and shut out speculation, an action that woule give American wheat bearlsh trend if any.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-29
Situation Desperate with
 Open Conflict Between
 the Commanders.
HERMAN TROOPS
 ABANDON MONASTIR
|Seryian Commander Reports His Army win Defend Passes Until Monday. When They Must Retreat Before Overwhelming Force.

Berlin, via Sayville, L. l., Nov. 2S.- |The semi-official Trans-Ocean News bureau gives out the following: "The allies situation in the Balk- bns is desperate. The French losses bn the Krivolak line are estimated at hO,OO0 dead, while their retreat has |teen extremely difficult.
 There is open conflict between the Cnglish general. Hamilton, and the French general staff. The French (sk for immediate help and wanted |t least two English divisions, but aamiltcn failed to respond.
 Meanwhile. the Bulgarians have dvanced until they are in the imme-
 hte neighborhood of Monastir.
 Then the occupation of this town be- omes necessary, the Bulgarians will iye definite promise to Greece that
 le occupation will be only tempor-
 V and caused only by the most
 Hhgept military necessity"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-29
SERBS ABANDON HOPE.
1ting Men and Government Offi. cers Seek Refuge.

By J. F. Stephens, Special Cores pondent International News Service and London Daily Telegraph Athens, Nov. 2S.-Colonel Vassitch esraphs from Kirsrend to the Ser hn minister, as he is leaving for Futari
 The Servian army is defending k passes through which the road em the Kossovo plain leads to Priz- Pnd, and the Sarplanina from the Puth It has accomplished it's re- eat in good order, losing but few en and keeping it's armament. thousands of refugeees on the pssovo plain have had to be aban- aa to the mercy of the invaders. All hope of holding Monastir has eer given up. Unfortunately, the isarans have five times as many en as l. We shall resist until Mon. y."
 tomorrow the Rulgarians are ex. c!ed to be in Monastir. The town oeen completely evacuated. ine Bulgarians are expected al aaii soon. thus cutting the railroad
 tae road leading to the Greek ntier.
 solonel Vassitch and his troops retreat westward to Rasna, and nce work their way to Elbassan ania.
 ne Servian minister here said to today:
 tae end of Servia has come. but
 eaaers and her heroic army have sped the clutches of the ruthless ny. On foreign soil, they will TOT the dawn of the day that will
 NJ restitution and revenge.
 lae lead has become a refuge
 .ae lndomitable spirit that ami nhed"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-29
Believe Sparks Are to Blame.

Believe Sparks Are to Blame.
 From what could be learned in the investigation conducted last evening by Manager J. P. Daly of the com press, the fire was started by sparks from a southbound Cotton Belt pas senger train, which passed the com press 15 or 20 minutes before the blaze was discovered.
 The fire was discovered by a negro fireman in the employ of the com press, Walter Cooper by name. Coop CT saw the fire on a bale about the middle of the platform on the north side of the building, within 25 or 30 feet of the Cotton Belt tracks. He grabbed bucket of water, threw it on the blaze, but in moment, he said, the blaze was everywhere, a dozen or more bales being afire. In the meantime, Cooper had shouted to another employe to send in the fire alarm, and other employees were rushing to the scene, while the fire department hurried out, despite the fact the compress is mile or more outside the city limits.
 Wind Helps Save Compress. j. A strong wind was blowing when the fire was discovered, and while this doubtless aided in the quick spread of the blaze, it was also prin- clpally responsible for the fact that the compress itself, and the main compress building, were saved, as il blew away from them, and carried the heat and sparks in an opposite direction.
 Just west of the compress main building. is the big plant of the Pine Bluff Cotton Oil company, which also would have been in grave danger, had the fire not been confined to that building which was destroyed. En- ployes of this concern, under direc- ton of the officers, took every pre- caution, but their efforts were need less, as their building was not in any danger. tfr.
 Fire Wall Proves Its Value.
 Between the compress main build- ing and the east storage building is 2 heavy fire wall, erected when the east building was constructed. The wall is more than 2 foot thick, and That 1t was worth the cost ot zcon-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-29
.0pI0ANS LYNCH MAN WHO SLEW
 GRANDMOTHER
Feeling That Has Should cred Since February Gull
 inmates in Hanging.

Gibsonburg, Ohio, Nov. 2S.-The body of John Henry Willy was found hanging from a tree today short distance from where he is accused of having slain his grandmother, Mrs. Eva Kimball, bearing evidence of vigilantes' work. A heavy leather strap, with which is is believed his hands were bound. still dangled to his left wrist and the right was bad Ny swollen as if torn from the. lash \ng of his death struggles.
 Since the finding of Mrs. Kimball'e Ady February 12, feeling has run
 nh against Willy, and the fact that
 hlA grandfather, Joel Kimball, was
 nea\y beaten to death at the time
 his ffe was killed, added to the out
 spoke bitterness against Willy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-29

Washington, Nov. 2S.-The advance guard of senators and representatives
 today took possession of Washington. nrimed for the week of preliminary iegislatiye and political maneuvering mat will precede the opening Of the first session of the Sixty-fourth con gress on December 6. .n
 Democrats and Republicans put III an annearance for committee meet ings and party conferences that VII snnn,v congressional excitement TOT the next seven days:
 The real legislative preliminaries