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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31
West Paris.

Mrs. Mary b. Davis and two children,
Ruth and Dexter, of New York, have
been recent guests Of DR.. and Mrs. o: <.
Yates. Mrs. Davis was very dear
| friend OF their deceased daughter. Mrs.
Myrtle Yates Wheeler, and has kindly
remembered them for many years with
yearly visit.
guest of her sister, Mrs. A. D. Coburn.
Mrs. William Cookson OF Lewiston
came to attend the funeral OF her cousin,
Frank D. Small, and remained with the
family and other friends here during the
week.
Frank L. Willis and Vernon E. Filing
wood, who are both at the Central Maine
General Hospital, were kindly remem-
bered by their many friends here with
large post card showers.
Rev. Sarah Robinson and Mrs. A. D.
Coburn attended the Otisf1eld Quarterly
Conference at East Hebron last week.
Mrs. Morton Clark and two SONS Ar
mold and Harlan Washburn of Liberty
are guests of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
L. F. Willis.
During the heavy thunder shower Of
Wednesday lightning struck buildings
of Esko Pulkkinen of South Woodstock,
burning the entire set of buildings, to-
gether with two pigs and q calf. This
farm was formerly owned by Francis
Hammond, and later BY Caleb Morrill,.
There was partial insurance of Sl4OO
with w. j. Wheeler & Co.'s insurance
agency.
West Paris Grange will make an ex-
hibit as usual at the Oxford County fair.
The following committees have the dis
play in charge:
| Decorations-Lady officers.
Arrangements at the hall Friday previous to
| fair-Alf officers Of tse Grange.
Vegetables and farm products-A. j. Abbott
Stetson Tuell, Alfred Andrews, K. j.. Porter. d
A. Grover, +. L. Wymap, c. 8. Dudley, Charles
Swan.
Flowers-Mrs. Elinor H. Mann, Madeline Pea
body, A. J. A bbott, Mrs. W. w. Durham.
| Fancy Work-Mrs. Otis Curtis, Laura Barden
Edith Bradford: Mrs. D. A. Grover:
Mrs. c. A. Churchill. Mrs. Mildred Davis.
Eliingwood, Mrs N. A. Wymsn. Mr.. Lena Blu
'' Dairy productsOMrs. Ernest Field, Mrs. Ad
die Stone, Mrs. II. Ellingwood, Mrs.. A.
Tuell.
| Grain ana grasses. A. Snulcniii v. o. buu
ley, A. r. Tuell. Mrs. Anna White.
Rugs and quilts-Mrs. A. Z, Tuell, Mrs: EN-
ma Kerry, Mrs. Levi Shedd, Mrs. Roscoe Tuell
Yarn and knit goods-Mrs. l. H. Ellingwood
Mrs. Mary E. Briggs, Mrs. Addie Stone.
TRAP CORNER.
Eldron Il. Stearns is quite poorly al
this writing.
Miss Lucy Everett left Saturday fol
her school at Readfield Depot.
Mrs. Mary Bradbury has returned
home from Locke's Mills.
L. B. Turpel has bought new Max
we'll touring car.
Mrs. Emily F. Field, Misses Ora ano
Doris Field and Keith Field have re-
turned home from Locke's Mills.
Albert Swan of East Bethel Is visiting
at Mrs. Emily F. Fields.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31

A recent paragraph in the Aroostook
Republican describes specially good
short piece of highway in Caribou, and
says: This well-nigh perfect highway
has been brought about by the use of the
simple split-log drag after rain storms,
smoothing out all ruts and preventing
holes from forming" When road work
ers get those three words, latter rain
storms" into their heads in connection
with the drag, we shall have made little
progress in the maintenance of earth
roads.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31
Swelled.

Mr.. Woggs-I'm through with Bump
/ told him we are going to name our
baby after some great parsonage and
asked him for suggestion. Mrs.
Woggs-What did he say? Mr.. Woggs
He said, Name It after ours."-Bos-
ton Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31
Two In Ono.

Suspicious Policeman lat entrance to
side show)-What's that internal rack
ct inside? Ticket Seller-It's only de
two headed lady disputin' wild each
other.-New York Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31
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 10 breathing, and makes
sound, refreshing sleep possible.-A. E.
Shurtleff Co., 8. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31
Here and There.

According to metropolitan newspaper
the coal oil lamp has practically gone
out. and electricity has taken its place,
not only in cities, but in villages and
rural places. Go tell that to the Stand
ard Oil Co.!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31
Coming Events.

Aug 81. Sept S-Central Maine Fair, Waternlne'
Sept 2-Reunion of Twenty-third Maine hesi-
ment Lake Grsve, Auburn.
sept 69-Maine State fair, Lewiston.
Sept :, 9.-ReuniOn of Fret Maine cavalry
Bucksport.
sent. "a i6-Oxford County fair.
sept % 3O-Northern oxford fair, AndoVer.
oct 57-West oxford fair, Fryeburg
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31
Catty.

"Pa suggested that in conducting our
club paper, each should take depart
lnent with which she was most famil-
TAR"
"Then. dear, wouldn't you like to
have charge Of its make-upr-Balti-
more American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Dress Up Your Team.
Blue Stores.
T. l. Merchant X Co.
summer Goods.
Picture Taking.
our August Clearance Sale.
S35 Reward.
The Maine Register.
Lost
School Transportation.
Desirable Stand for Sale.
Woodbury. Cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31
Where He Wasn't Slow.

Boss Ito new boy)-You're the SLOW
est youngster we've ever had. Aren't
you quick at any time? Boy-Yes, sir.
Nobody can get tired as quick as can.
Boston Transcript
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31

New fall hats, Hathaway shirts, fall
furnishings just In. Our store sells you
new goods because the FIRE closed out all
old goods. F. b. Noyes Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31
ESTABLISHED ISIS.
South Paris, Name, August 81, 1915
ATWOOD e FORBES,
Editors and Proprietors.
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ness complete and popular.
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SINGLE COPIES.

Single copies Of THE DEMOCRAT are four cents
zach They will be mailed on receipt OF price by
he publishers or for the convenience or patrons
Jingle copies of each issue have been placed on
sale at the following places In the County:
South Paris, Towards Drug Store.
ShurtlefTs Drug Store.
Norway, Moves Drug Store.
stones Drug Store.
Ruckheld. A l.. Newton. Postmaster.
Paris Hill Mrs. Harlow, Post Office.
West Paris, Samuel 7. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31

Reverting to the German submarine
matter, days later announcement seems
20 indicate semi officially that Germany
has decided at a much too-late day to
change her submarine policy, and ,orpe-
do no more merchant vessels without
warning. Which may indicate that Ger
many is to have spell of near-sanity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31
A MEDICINE CHEST FOR 25c.

In this chest you have an excellent
remedy for toothache, bruises. sprain',
stiff neck, baokache, neuralgis, rheuns'
tism, and for most emergencies. one
25c. bottle of Sloan's Liniment does II
all-this because these ailments are
symptoms, not diseases, and are caused
by congestion and Inflammation. II
you doubt, ask those who use Sloan's
Liniment, or better still, buy 25c
bottle and prove 1t. All druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31

A nature essay discussing poison ivy,
notes that among the remedies for ivy
poison is one which nature herself pro-
vides-witch hazel extrac'-and it is
noted as a curious fact that nearly every
where you fluid a poison ivy plant you'll
fed a plant of witch hazel. But nature
doesn't provide the extract.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31

The next note from Germany is to the
effect that she will make full reparation
''if the commander of one of our subma-
rines exceeded his instructions" On the
face of it, there is absolutely nothing in
that promise. What do we know about
the instructions to their submarine COM
manders?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31

The announcements that Italy has de-
clared war on Turkey, and that Turkey
has tried to make Germany declare war
on Italy, have appeared in the news
within a few days. There are times
when they might have excited little in
terest, but in the present cataclysm such
declarations of war are mere "pieces OF
paper"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31

When mob violence is no longer posi-
bic, liberty ceases, said former governor
Cole Blease To the meeting of governors
in Boston. Which is what might have
been expected of him. Sill it is some
how a reminder of Germany fighting for
the freedom of the seas" by numbering
innocent neutrals who dare to travel the
seas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31

1t would be amusing il it were not too
serious a matter for any amusing fea
lures, that the newspapers published
almost simultaneously the full details OF
the Frank lynching, and the verdict OF
the coroner's jury that he met death at
the hands of parties unknown"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31

Self control, however difficult at frsk
becomes step by step easier and more
delightful.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31

Some of the paragraphs above relating
to the German relations may appear dis
jointed aud out of date, but being put in
type from day to day, they illustrate
somewhat the progress of the case. Ger
many seems now to be almost-not quite
-tumbling over herself to promise US
"full satisfaction"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31

Hon. John ID. Long, native of Buck
field, one of the most distinguished sons
of Oxford County, of more than national
fame, and having the respect and love Of
the people, died at his home in Hing
ham, Mass, Saturday, at the age of 10
years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31
South Paris, Maine.
DESIRABLE STAND FOR
SALE AT PARIS HILL.

Owing to . contemplated change Of
location, offer for sale my stand at
Paris Hill. An eleven room house with
running water, bath room, etc., ell and
stable and nice piece Of land. All In
excellent repair.
CHARLES B. ANDREWS,
1886 Paris Hill, Maine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31
Valuation,

"You say that dog has pedigreeT
EYES,"
"How much Is he worthT'
"Well, the dog is worth about q
cents, but the pedigree is valued al
over a hundred dollars." -Washingtor
Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-08-31

For mild, easy action Of the bowels. try
Doan's Regulets, modern laxative. 25c at al
stores.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-11

Blankenberg opened the meeting. The
President stood with the crowd and
joined in the singing.
Everywhere there was enthusiasm.
The Rev. Harry NJ. Couden offered
prayer, after which the speeches were
begun.
In his prayer DIR. Couden prayed that
peace be made stronger than war and
love stronger than hate" and also that
people OF the United States might
stand behind their President in his
righteous endeavor TO lead the nation
rightly"
Patriotic Address.
Mayor Blankenburg called attention
TO the fact that like the other aliens,
he had come from foreign shores to
md in the United States a home. 9"
He said that great responsibility"
went with taking out citizenship in
the United States. adding that new
cjuznes must do more than swear al
legianoe to their adopted country.
Let me beseech you" he said. ito
be Americans. first last and all the
time. No matter what may happen in
the world at large.
No matter what our personal feel
lngs Tor the country we left behind,
our nrst allegiance Is TO the country
OF our adoption. l cannot impress
this too strongly on account of the
occurrences OF the last eight months
Thank God. We have man in the
Nhlte house who knows. who is Just
a man who knows what to do"
The crowd interrupted with a tu-
multi OF cheers, arose en- masse from
the balconies and floor and waved the
stars and Stripes. u was a remark
able demonstration OF applause.
i am perfectly willing" he went
on, to leave the conduct OF the great
problem now confronting us in the
hands OF our great President"
When the mayor concluded he was
warmly applauded. He then intro
dueed United States Judge Joseph
i,ufhngton and Secretary Wilson. OF
the Department of Labor.
Secretary Wilson Talks.
Secretary Wilson declared that new
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-11

citizens must do more than simpIv
obey the laws Of the United States
OUR passions must not be allowed
70 overthrow our reason" he said .'If
We can without sacrifice of our honor
ana dignity preserve our peace win
olner nations We shall be I'm n better
shall end" wal
While Secretary Wilson was sneak.
Ins DaDy child OF new citizen began
crying. and the President smiled
ihose who have taken the oath ~
alleglance TO the United States can
nave no dual allegiance. Like Won. Mr.
Mayor and the guests here tonight I
am one OF those who was born a6Toad
ana have sworn allegiance TO The
United States" NV
Prior to the Presidents speech mov.
ing pictures showing LEADING events An
me lyes OF Presidents WashinQton
ana Lincoln were thrown on a screen
a sudden. spontaneous outburst of
applause greeted the President vbsn
ne arose to speak Every one preseni
was up waving American flags. Waves
OF cheers broke over the hall re
bowed time and again. smiling bis
acknowledgment OF his reception As
ne ne rose the band played the Star
Spangled Banner"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-11

TO leave for Washington at midnight
ana VIII arrive early tomorrow.
Because of the present condition of
INTERNATIONAL affairs extraordinary
precautions had been taken to guard
Ihe president during his stay in Phila-
uIelphla Seven hundred and fifty DO.
llcemen had been detailed for this
duty. Seven detectives acted as a per.
sonal bodyguard for Mr.. Wilson and
rode directly behind him through the
Streels. In addition hundreds of DO
hcemen led the procession and
Diousnt up IN the rear. The First
Nlly troop acted as guard of honor.
troop has thus escorted a President
a Great Reception.
Inc station was densely crowded
Mheh the President arrived As he
passed a long guard of police cheers
Went up from the assemble crowd
MT; wilson acknowledged them with
smiles. lie was escorted I'D Broad
street by the mounted city troop OF
hlladelphia. AS the horsemen gal
loped IN advance OF the President's
automobile their black plumed helmets
sleamed in the brilliantly lighted thor
oughfare. The street was lined with
automobile loads OF people who shout
ed noisy welcome. Thousands OF
people lined the sidewalks The hand
clapping and cheering was almost con
stant. women waved handkerchiefs
from the windows and balconies. and
everywhere the reception given the ma
Ton chief magistrate was one of en-
thusiasm and warmth. He bowed
raised his hat and smiled gratefully.
When the President reached Con-
Nehtlon nall he was escorted 10 a seat
by Mayor Rudolph Blankenburg. lie
found Secretaries Wilson and Daniels
on the platform. The hall was dense.
~ packed. Little American flags were
held by thousands who stood and
waved and cheered as the President
entered. The hall was decorated pro-
iusely with red. white and blue.
Let nv unite in singing America ID"
were the words spoken with a distinct
German accent with which Mayor
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-11

not only OF America. but TO think first
OF humanity, and you do not love nm.
manly III you seek to divide humanity
In jealous camps"
The President was constantly In.
terrupted by outbursts of applause He
spoke clearly. and so quiet was his au.
Gience OF $1,000 that he could be heard
gI.lsllnctiy IN all parts OF the great hall.
everywhere the red, white and blue
nag and bunting was displayed. and a
Dand during the evening PLAYED patri-
otlc airs. Some of the passages in his
speech which the crowd applauded
most loudly We're these:
Passions That Unite.
am sorry for the man who seeks
70 make personal capital out OF the
passions of his fellow man. He has
iost me touch and ideal OF America,
LOT america was created TO unite man.
Kind by the passions that lift and unite
ana not by the passions that separate
ana deoase mankind. X Xxx x
The man who seeks to divide man
from man, group from group. Interest
from interest in the United States. rs
sIfiiIklng az It's very heart. Xxx \
"A was Dorm In America. You dream
90 OF what America was to be and
nope you brought the dream with you
NO man who does not see visions will
ever realize any high hopes or under,
take any great enterprise"
IN ms peroration. the president
aroused much enthusiasm when he
SAID that he had felt that ne ought not
TO be away from Washington. but al
ter coming he found that the gather.
ing had renewed his spirit as an
America"
In Washington" ne said. men tell
you so many things every day that are
not so and like TO come and stand in
the presence of my fellow cffiyens
and drink out of the common fountain
with them, feeling the sense OF their
support"
Tremendous Ovation.
Ihere was tremendous ovation as
the President finished his speech. Az.
terward he returned to the station
and entered his private car. He Is due
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POLICY OF U. S.
Icon.inusd From FIRST Page,

son has been presented for calling an
Ira Ira session. He explained. however
that he had not consulted The pro-
aent and did not know what might
De his view Of the matter. Througb-
Out the day messages continued 10
pour IN TO the White House from ali
parts OF the country. expressing conf.
uehce IN the President or urging him
10 pursue various courses.
Attitude Of Germany.
in official circles over the ANNA 81
zen IN Germany that the people OF the
nlted states were warned by the
Gyerman government against going 10
Europe on belligerent ships. In This
connection II was pointed out by a
government official that no ohiciaI
warning such as was given In the al.
Nertlsement inserted BY the German
was given.
Secretary Bryan. when asked abou,
lnls phase of the matter. and whefber
any warning had been given 10 Ameri.
cans from the state department said.
7 think ! had better 20 no furfber
man man to say that no warning was
he added that the German govor,
ment never called the Department. n.
tentiOn 70 the warning advertisement
rear that the fate Of the Lusitania
ihEht De shared hy her sister shfpg
mas caused a number OF neutral mic
si0ns here 10 withhold the regular din.
Tomato mail report 20 their govern.
a. i ,, unIl the sailing OF ships which
When Questioned by their nationals
many or the foreign representative
are ADVISING against the use OF British
Vessels az a means Of travel
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-11

Mr. Henry Birberaou Of VVoodtavv,
pr confined 90 her home al Woodiawn
ON account Of illness
Mr and Mrz. >. =. Brown 81 Wood
thy whore they will spend \ week on
.Islnt.s a. well a. pleasure While
,neie tner VIII DO registered az the New
Mrs. william Huffman ~ Pine Bank
Greene county Pa. is visiting relative
Miss Catherine Niles III uarri-o,
county Ohio. o. Eialtlng relatives Id
FULTON FOR "a few days
Miss August Auth OF EdrfuFt0n Lane
Ahntr Went au operation Yesterday al fhe
Nglrth WhgelinE hospital
who is 300 az bic homo at Leafherwool
remains about the same
Iam's Corrigau ~ Pittsburgh fr VS.
ling relatives az Park View Tor "a few
Mr. a. D. Throckmorton o. Roqer..
tlun. it. Dr. VISITING relatives at Wood
Eay Tietaworth Of Pittsburgh VA.
tra1r1cung business in EdEw6od vca-
fcrdaT.
Robert rhiesr who has been visiting
relatives in FULTON nle returned to hia
hnme I iittrhurrh.
The members ~ the o. W. Campbell
Bible class ~ fhc EIm Grove 81 E
church viii meet this evening Mre a
VI. curtis has been employed az fnafrrr.
Tor Of Tho slee club
Ihr creighton coal mine at Peters run
h.s been closed for the summer. during
which Time repairs VIII he made
ct lse,ure ' ai ~ iIis ~ cb i,gs'ro a-
SUNDAY evrninr May -. at the rorE
N.fW HrH0nI nouar under The auruIr..
nf ih' fHrk View sunday school
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AT INQUEST
CcODtinusd Prom FIRST Page,

marines. having regard 10 previous
Yes. we had double lookouts."
were you going a ZigZag course at
me moment the torpedoing took
No. it was bright wearher. and
land was clearly visible"
Was il possible for a submarine TO
approach without being SEEM
fOh yes. quite possible"
something has been said regard
ing the impossibility OF launching the
boats on the port side?"
Yes, said Captain Turner. owing
to the listing of the ship"
How many boats were launched
Il cannot say"
Were any launched safely"
Yes; and one or two on the port
We're your orders promptly car
ried out?"
YES"
Was there any panic on board?"
NO; there was no panic at all: II
was almost calm"
How many persons were on
There were one thousand five hun.
dred passengers and about six hun
dred crew.
BY the foreman OF the jury:
In the face Of the warnings at New
York that the Lusitania would be tor.
pedoed. did you make any application
TO the admiralty for an escort?"
Left 70 Admiralty.
NO. 7 left that TO them II Is their
carry out my orders to go. and would
do Il again"
Captain Turner uttered the last
words OF this reply with great EN-
phasis
BY the coroner:
so. Captain"
BY a juryman:
Did YOU get a wireless 10 steer
your vessel In a northern direction p
No" replied Captain Turner
Was the course OF the vessel al
tered after the torpedoes struck herr
- headed straight for land but Il
was useless. Previous TO this the wa
tertight bulkheads were closed I sup
pose the explosion forced them open.
] don't know the exact extent to which
the Lusitania was damaged"
There must have been serious
damage done to the watertieht bulk
There certainly was. without
Were the passengers supplied with
life belts?'
YES"
Were any special orders given that
morning that life belts be put on"
No"
No Warning Given.
was any warning given you be-
fore you we're torpedoed2
None whatever 10 was suddenly
done and finished"
IT there had been a patrol boat
about. might 10 have been Of assist.
ance7"
IT might. but 81 is one OF those
things one never knows
With regard 20 the threats against
bic ship. Captain Turner said hi saw
nothing except what appeared I'm the
New York papers the day before the
Lusitania sailed Tie never had heard
the passengers talking about threats
he said
Was a warning given 10 tho lower
decks after the ship bad been struck
Captain Turner was asked
All The passengers must have heard
he explosion. Captain Turner rc.
piled