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Gilpin observer., 1915-05-13
WE ERIN
MINING NEWS
IN BRIEF
IN q r ! E +

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Metal Exchange Quotations.
New York.-Lead-$4.15@4.20; At
London. EGO Is Cd.
Spelter-London, G64 los.
Copper-Electrolytic $500; cast
ing, $1S.50@1875.
Bar silver-50c.
st. Louis, Mo.-Spelter, $11.12h.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
An Old London Paper.

On Sept. 8. 1866, special number Of
the London Gazette was issued. the
reason being. as described in its first
paragraph: THE ordinary course OF
this paper having been interrupted by
u s.aa and lamentabIe accident Of fire
lately happened in the ~ of London,
1t hath been thayht fit for satisfying
the minds Of SO many Of his majestie's
good subjects. who must needs be con-
cerned for the issue of SO great an &C.
cident. to give this short. but true. ac-
cOmpt Of It."
The first number had been published
on Nov. IA, 1865, when the court was
Mt Oxford OH account Of the great
plague, and the paper was therefore
called at first the Oxford Gazette.
With its twenty-fourth number, how
ever, it became the London Gazette, by
which name 1t has been known ever
since.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
FROM COAST TO COAST.
A Remarkable Chain Of Home Testl'
mony. And South Paris Adds Its
Voice to the Grand Chorus
of Local Praise.

From north to south, from cast to
west;
In every city, every community;
In every stare in the Union.
Rings ont the grateful praise for
Doan's Kidney Pills.
10000 representative people In every
walk of life
Publicly testify to quick relief and
lasting results.
And it's all for the benefit Of fellow
sufferers.
In this grand chorus Of local praise
South Paris is we'll represented.
Well.known South Paris people
Tell of personal experiences.
Who can ask for better proof OF meritp
Hiram Lovejoy, Myrtle Ave-, South
Paris, says: 81 suffered for five years
from backache. For days at a time any
sudden move caused added pain. The
-ecr e,ions from my kidneys were roo
frequent in passage and my rest was
broken at night. l Lost health and
strength and felt discouraged. When
Que Of the family asked me 10 try Doan's
Kidney Pills, did. began 10 improve
a, once and 1t wasn't long before my Kid
neys were in good working order.
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for a kidney remedy-get Dean''
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. LovtJoy
had. Foster Milburn Co., Props, But
falo, n. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
winnino an AUTOGRAPH,

Like Rudyard Kipling, the famous
novelist Hall Caine has a great dis.
like for the autograph "flend," and he
has to be q clever collector who can
get the signature Of the author OF
THE ManXman."
On one occasion, however, Mr.. Hall
Calne was beaten by q very smart
trick. While on visit to America he
was besieged by autograph hunters
but he refused them all Then one day
a porter ut his hotel brought him O
registered letter. He was asked to
sign q receipt, and was then Informed
that he must sign second paper
which had to be returned to the sender
Of the letter.
Quite unused to American ways, he
did SO, and when he opened the let
ter, after the porter had retired, his
establishment may be imagined wher
he found that it contained nothing but
q note of thanks for his autograph
which he had Of course appended to
the paper!-Pearson's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
A Sinuuiar MARRIAGE Custom,

The Kurds have very curious and
somewhat dangerous marrige custom.
which one would think would be more
honored In the breach than in the OBJ.
servance. The husband, surrounded
by bodyguard Of twenty or thirty
young men. carries his wife home on
his back in scarlet cloth and Is des-
perately assaulted the whole way by
number Of girls. Sticks and stones
are hurled at the bridegroom. who in
the coming home with his bride can
hardly be considered very happy
man, for the irate amaZons often in.
flict Oh him marks which he carries to
the grave. 1t may be that among the
lady pursuers are some Of the bride
grOom's former flames" who turn the
mock attack into downright earnest to
avenge sighted love.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
BOYS and Fairgrounds.

do not know Of any better way to
teach boy to be honorable and
straight than to give him chance to
play with his comrades, says Justice
Hughes. In the playground he learns
because he does not want anybody else
to cheat him. and he is down" ON the
boy that does not play fair: he will es-
tablish standards Of conduct which we
must maintain in the community and
particularly in our great cities. II
there is one thing that we need more
than another 1t Is the constant emphu-
sis among our citizens Of that spirit of
fair play, that Willingness to give and
take. that generosity in defeat and that
lack Of assertiveness in victory which
we identify with true sport and which
is learned best Of all in childhood upon
the playground.-Chicago Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
Expense Didn't Bother Him.

That the East Indian Of wealth Is q
luxury loving individual and cares no
more for his rupees than does the Pitts
burgh millionaire for dollars when en-
tertaining is shown by the following
example:
One afternoon an Indian gentleman.
clad in modern English garments, en-
tered the salesroom of IN automobile
firm In Calcutta. The visitor was met
by the salesman. who proceeded to ex-
plain the various good points Of five
electric vehicles on exhibition. The
Indian stopped him with wave Of his
stick and said:
"Send them to my palace Mt once"
(Which Ones2" asked the surprised
salesman.
"An Of them," was the answer.
The purchaser was the nizam Of Hui.
darabad, and the above incident IL re.
lated by Il. X. Stuart, an American
electrical engineer. who knows Indis
by heart from long experience.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
Think and Live lona.

Brain workers. according to a medl-
cal expert, live longer than muscle
workers. Those who make use Of both
live longer than either. and the greater
brain workers live longer than the
lesser ones. Life insurance cOmpa.
MES realize tho progressive shortening
Of life as one goes down in the scale
Of education when they refuse to ac-
cept illiterates because they are bad
risks"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
The Christmas Table.

At Christmas the time-honored holly
IL beginniug TO retire modestly into the
background and the brilliant poinsettia
to step gaily forth to take its place.
The new rival, though, to some OF us,
seems just little forward, a itt'e
coarse in its flaming assertion OF gaiety,
especially when used for the Christmas
table.
II can be made, however, one OF the
most effective decorations for the holi'
day dinner, and the following plan may
prove of interest to those wishing new
ideas. 49,.
For q center piece select one OF the
smaller plants-as modest q one as you
can fiud-cover the pot with red crepe
paper and place it in the middle OF q
large. fiat dish-a good sized plate or
platter will do,-then pile the dish
around the plant full of mixed fruits.
On the table, surrounding the dish,
work ont a flat, conventional design
with the red and green leaves pick
ed from another poinsettia plant.
Three red, then three green leaves,
pointing away from the dish is very ef-
fective, or alternating red and green is
quite as good.
Around the smaller dishes OF sailed al
monds, olives, or whatever you may
have on the table when the guests are
first seated, place red poinsettia leaves 10
such way as to give the effect OF one OF
the flowers laid fat on the table, with
the dish itself forming the center OF the
flower. =,
Use all red only for the smallest
dishes. When they are larger, alternat:
ing red and green is more effective and
does not require so many plants in or
der to secure the necessary leaves. :.
The one thing to avoid, with such
brilliant decorations, is not to overload
the table with them. Sometimes, the
center piece, especially II the table is
small, is quite sufficient--if large, the
additional decorations around the small
er dishes gives more festive appear
ance and adds to the general gaiety.
Each hostess can, undoubtedly, de-
wise for herself, various ways OF using
the leaves and will, believe, find them
more effective decoration than the
plant left entire.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
Hints.

Oatmeal cookies do not require q spe-
ciSl oatmeal. The common breakfast
porridge variety Is as satisfactory as
any.
Worry lie treason. Do the best, hon.
estly the best, that you can, then trust
results. Don't fret away health and
happiness.
The most useful advice 10 often that
which IL not given. Those who always
know just how things should be- done
and always say 20, often bring only dis
enlargement.
In fixing fresh celery for use do not
throw away the leaves. Dry carefully
in the warming oven, rub through the
oolander and put the powder In glass
jars 10 use for seasoning soups, sauces,
etc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
A Queer Floating Island.

There Is a floating island In Derwent
water. England, not far from Lodore
falls. Its travels are restricted to al
formations between the bottom OF the
lake and the surface. When moved to
retirement It sinks and remains in wa
terry seclusion for periods which vary
from few months to as,long as seven
or eight years. Its existence above or
below water appears to be determined
by the presence within the island Of
gases whose quantity governs its buoy
ancy. Esthwaite lake, In the same
neighborhood, boasts q not less puz'
cling but more amenable island. This
has served as ferryboat to conduct
as many as fifteen persons at a time
across the bosom Of the water upon
which 1t rides.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
PROBATE NOTICES.


TO all persons interested in either of the estate
hereinafter named:
At Probate Court, at Paris, In vacation, IN
and for the County Of oxford, on the 9Th
lay Of November. in the year Of our LORI or,
following matter having been presented for thu
.ction thereupon hereinafter Indicated, 1t II
wreby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons in
crested by causing copy of this order 70 b.
published three weeks successfully In the OK
ord Democrat, q newspaper published at soutl
Paris, in said County, that they may appear at
Probate Court to be held at said Paris, on thu
third Tuesday of Dec, A.. ID. 1915. at Of
he clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon
: they see cause.
J. Almon Penley late Of Paris. DECEASED
y, titon for license to sell and convey real estat
presented by Grace Z. Plummer, administratrix
Ernest e. Field late of Paris. deceased
hrst and final account presented for allowance
ny Emily F. Field. admlnistratrix.
ADDISON E. HERR1CK, Judge Of said Court.
4 true copy-attest:
~ so ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
OUR JITNEY oFFER-This and &c.

OUR JITNEY OFFER-This and DC.
Don't miss this. Cut out this slip,
enclose with five cents to Foley & Co.,
Chicago, Ill.,, writing your name and ad-
dress clearly. You will receive in re-
turn trial package containing Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs,
colds and Group. Foley Kidney Pills,
and Foley Cathartic Tablets.-A. <.
Sburtleff Co., S. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
STATE Of Ohio. City Of Toledo.

Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that ne
4. senior partner Of the nrm Of =; J:
Cheney e. Co., doing business In the
CITY Of Toledo. County and state afore.
said, and that said nrm VIII PAY t sae
Zach and every case Of Catarrh that
Cannot be cured BY the use Of HALLS
cATARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHEMEf
Sworn to before me and subscrioeo
in my presence, this SIN day Of Dscem'
Der. A d. 1886. A. w: GLEASON
(SeaD Notary Fuo
HaIl's Catarrh Cure IL taken intern
aliv ana acts through the Blood on the
Mucous Surfaces Of the System. eend
for testimonials, free.
=. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. O.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills Tor constipa''on'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
Courtesy.

Shall courtesy be done only to the
rich and only by the rich?
In good breeding, which differs. II
at all, from high breeding only as 1t
gracefully remembers the rights of
others rather than gracefully insists
on its own rights, discern no special
connection with wealth or birth. but
rather that 1t lies In human nature It.
self, and is due from all men toward
III mAp.-CAxlyA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14

Ladies'" announced the president of
an afternoon bridge club, "ladies, 1t has
been moved and seconded that there
shall be no conversation at the card
tables. What shall We do with the mo-
tion?" ,
II suggest" said a sprigbtly little
blonde, "that We discuss 1t while We
nlapn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14

"Where is that romantic old mill that
used to paintP"
$50 many artists came to paint that
mill" explained the owner, "that got
ashamed of it's tumble down appearance
and repaired It,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
WORKED THE HAY FIELD

Arthur Jones, Allen, Kan, writes: .!
have been troubled with bladder and
kidney troubles for good many years.
Ii it were not for Foley Kidney Pills l
would never be able to work in the hay
field" Men aud women past middle
age find these pills splendid remedy for
weak, overworked or diseased kidneys.
"A. z. Shurtleff Co s. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
OBSERVE THE WARNING.

A cold that promises to chang on all
winter" is to be dreaded. Prompt &C
ton should be taken at the first warning
of a cold-sneezing, chilliness, slight
shivering. Fuley's Honey and Tar
makes quick work of coughs, colds and
Group. 1t clears air passages, stops
coughing, eases difficult breathing.-A.
E. Shultleff Co., S Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
What He Lacked.

"They tell me-" said the innocent
maid. that your marriage was the re-
suit Of love at first sight. Is 1t true"
1T Is" answered the round shout
dered man sadly. Had l been gifted
with second sight I'd still be In the
bachelor class!"-Chicago Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
RECOMMENDED FOR GROUP.

RECOMMENDED FOR GROUP.
W. C. Allen, Boseley, Mo-, says, II
have raised family OF four children, and
used Foley's Honey and Tar with all OF
them. l find 1t the best cough and
Group medicine ever used. used it
for eight or ten years and can recon-
mend it for Group" Same satisfactory
results for coughs and colds.-A. E
Shurtleff Co., s. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
CnrOldr
CITROLAX
CITROLAX

Best thing for constipation, sour stom'
ach, lazy liver and sluggish bowels
Stops sick headache almost at once,
Gives a mos, thorough and satisfactory
flushiug-no pain, no nausea. Keeps
your system cleansed, sweet and whole
some. Ask for Citrolax.-A. E. Shurt
left Co., S. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
STRONG AND WELL AS EVER.

Fred Smith, Green Bay, Wis.,, says:
"Foley Kidney Pills completely relieved
me of all soreness and pain In the back
and am now strong and we'll n ever"
Cold weather makes aching joints, sore
muscles and irregular bladder action
more unbearable. Foley Kidney Pills
help the kidneys eliminate pain causing
poisons.-A. E. Shurtleff Co., s. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
SURE Proof.

Hokus-I can always tell a woman
whD takes things just because they
look cheap. Pokus-How? Hokus-
Simply by looking at her husband
Judge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14

$50 you think college education is a
good thing for boy?"
Eyes, l think It's a pretty good thing.
Fits him for something In life. II be
can't catch on with baseball team, he
can often land job as professor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14

"Where's your little brother"
HE hurt himself"
"Howp"
"We were seeing who could lean out
of the window the farthest, and he won. !"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14

Customer-"Here, waiter. Where are
the olives? Hold ON. Bring me half
melon aud some cracked ice."
The Waiter NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., half
a bombsh ell and bowl of shrapnel."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest 70 the l.dic:
CoInSN. Oxford Democrat. South Paris. Nc
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
Music and Madness,

Handel and Mozart each died insane,
while both Donizetti and Schumann
composed much Of their very best
work while actually inmates Of luna
tic aSylumS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14

IT Is right TO be contented with what
w have, but not with what we are.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
n the matter Of
Z. LESTER COWAN, In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt


In E. E. n nEsTE Il cowAs. In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt
trict Court Of the United States for the District
y LISTER cowAN of Norway. in the
". County Of Oxford and state Of Maine ID
10Th day of June, last past. he was duly adjudged
bankrupt under the Acts Of Congress relating 70
Bankruptcy; that he has duly surrendered ali
MS
and of the orders Of Court touching his bank
Wherefore he prays, That he may be decreed
by the Court to have full discharge from all
BANKRUPTCY Acts, except such debts as are ex.
cepted by law from such discharge.
E.LFsTER COWAN, Bankrupt.
Order OF Notice Thereon.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
Or this 27th day Of Nov. A. d. 1915, on reading
the foregoing petition, 1t ia
Ordered by the Court, that hearing be hal
iSls, before said Court at Portland, in said Dis.
trict At 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that no.
tice thereof be published In the Oxford Demo.
Graf, Q Newspaper printed In said District, and
Interest, may appear at the said time and place.
and show cause, II any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
And Il Is further ordered by the Court. That
the Clerk shall send by mail TO all known cred.
dressed 70 them at their places Of residence -
stated.
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE. Judge
Of the said Court, and the seal thereof. at Port
land. In said District, on the 9Th day OF Nov,
A. D. 1915.
isl JAMES Z. HEWEY, Clerk.
A true copy OF petition and order thereon.
$3.50 Attest JAMES +. HEWEY. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
A Head Full
of Ache

There are many forms of headache,
but the sick headache is about the
worst ever. When it once fastens on
you, it lasts good while, unless you
know how to get rid of it. Sick head
ache usually comes from the stomach
or liver, and you must help these or
gans before the head can be relieved.
A few doses of 81. F." Atwood's Med
icine will put your stomach to rights,
regulate the bile, and act on the bow
els. AS soon as good order is Sc
cured, the dizzy feeling and nagging
pain will leave your head, and soon
you will be as we'll as ever. No medi.
cine is better for sick headache OF
biliousness.
Buy 3se bottle at your nearest store.
or write to-day for FREQ sample.
II. F." Medicine Co., Portland Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
APPLE AND CHICKEN SALAD

Scoop centers from apples, allowing
one to each person. Fill with cold
minced chicken seasoned with salt and
minced sweet green peppers, moistened
with cream. Steam apples until almost
tender, chill, and serve with mayon-
naise.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
MARGUERITEs

Boil one cup su.ar and one,half cup
water until it spins thread, pour over
the beaten white OF an egg and beat un-
til smooth, stir In one cup OF nut meats,
spread on soda crackers and brown in
the oven.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14
CHOCOLATE CARAMELs

One cup grated chocolate, two cups
brown sugar, one cup molasses, one cup
milk, butter the size OF an egg; boil all
together until thick, stirring constantly.
Turn out on creased platter and mark In
squares when hardened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
STATE OF MAINE.
Public Utilities Commission.

Application by Central Maine Power
Company for authority to purchase the
securities of another public utility.
L. NO. -.
Petition by the Central Maine Power
Company for permission TO purchase all
tain bonds issued by, or lien upon the
property Of the peNobs rot BAY Electro
Company TO wit, one Thousand three hur
dred and seventeen 13l7l shares Of tn
common stock of said company. Of The
par value Of one hundred dollars Pc
share, its First Mortgage 81 Gold Bonds.
due January i. leg. of the par value 0,
one hundred and seventy-nine Thousand
u19,C00) dollars. and the First Mortsage
SCI Bonds of the Belfast Gas & Electro
Company OF the par value of twenty
thousand '2o"1, dollars. all for the sum
of three hundred and seventy-tive thou
sand (515,6J0) dollars.
ORDERED
That a public hearing be given on SAL.
netition at the Offices of the Public Ctif'
ties Commission, at Augusta on the 18th
day of December. 1915, at ten O'Clock In
the forenoon. and that the petitioner give
notice thereof by causing a copy OF this
mission. to be published in two success
sive issues of the Daily Kennebec Jour
nal. the first publication TO he not less
than seven days before tho date OF said
hearing.
Given under the hand and seal of The
this 10Th day OF December. a. p. 1915.
q. - BENZ. f. CLEANES,
WM 3. SHELTON,
CHAS. ". MULLEN.
Public Utilities Commission Of Maine
Attest: Go. F. GIpDINGs. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
STATE OF MAINE.
Public Utilities Commission.

Application by Central Maine Power
Company for authority to issue secu'
ties.
Petition by Central Maine Power Com
pany for permission to issue its f!!s'
Mortgage tive per cent Bonds, dut u.
1889. in the aggregate amount Of ioa'
hundred and forty-three thousand ii5
e9Q) dollars, ard its six per cent preferrea
stock in the aggregate amount OF wv
hundred and seven Thousand (2'I.lW, dol
lars, for the purpose of securing funoss
for the purchase CT the capital stock anu any.
bonds of the Penobscot Bay Electric
Company.
ORDERED
That public hearing b given on s 50,
petition at the Offices Of the Public ttll.
ties Commission. at Augusta, on IN.
twenty eighth day Of December, lglo, az
ten o'clock in the forenoon. and thar W.
petitioner give notice thereof by CAUSING
a copy Of this order, Httested by ue
Clerk OF this Commission. 10 be puD,
lished il two consecutive issues CT N ne
Daily Kennebec Journal Abe first pupu-
cation to be not less than seven days De-
fore the date thereof.
Given under the hand and seal OF tne
Public Utilities Commission, ut AUGUSTA
this 9th day Of December, 4. u. 1870.
q. 81 BENZ. +. CLEAEES,
VIM. b. SkELTO\
CHAS. w. MULLEN.
Public Utilities Commission Of Maine
{SeaN
Attest: GEO. F. GIDD1NGs. Clerk
deCS1d2t