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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-07-04
An Unmerited Reproof.

This IS not KICK, IL 10 merely STATE
ment of fact.
On recent press day morning, there
was laid on the editorial desk at the
Democrat program of local entertain
ment to be given during the week for the
purpose of raising money for an entirely
worthy local institution. This program
had an element of news value from the
names which appeared on It, but was
primarily and essentially advertising for
the affair.
While many country papers consider
such notices as advertising and make Q
charge for them, 1t has been the custom
of the Democrat to give reasonable
amount of space to them, under practi.
cable conditions.
Now az some know, aud % We contin-
ually endeavor to impress upon larger
number, on nine press days out OF ten
we have more copy than We can get up
with our most strenuous endeavors, be-
cause SO many people put thlngs of till
the last minute.
So IL happened that the program re-
ferred to above, not having precedence
over more important news matter, was
dmODR tu0 COpy WuiCu WooVb TooOuou
that day, and did not appear N the Dem
ocrat.
During the latter part of the afternoon
the Democrat telephone rang, and q
voice asked,
"Didn't you get the program OF our
entertainment which / sent down to you
this morning?" -
The Democrat acknowledged receiving
the program, and explained the circum.
stances az fully as possible.
"Well," said the voice, "1'm sorry
that you couldn't write rs notice of 1t
II you didn't have room for the pro-
gram"
Very shortly after this telephone con-
versation, flyers advertising the enter.
taiument, which had been printed out Of
town, we're distributed about the village
Now, as said above, this Is not kick
1t having the printing sent out Of town
Every person has perfect right to send
out of town for anything he wants
whether he can get 1t here or not. This
| is q mere statement of the fact, that Il
you have sent the printing for an enter.
tainment out of town, and then have
sent your free advertising to the Demo
crat too late to be- used, you shouldn't
reproach the editor for falling to d.
something that was lmpracticable:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-07-04

The Shaw Businsss College. whose I'd.
vertisement appears In another column,
has been doing business In this state
under the Same management TOR period
Of over thirty years. Il ID progressive
and up-to-date and worthy OF the patron.
age oithoss Who wish TO secure sound
businsss education.
Write for free catAlog.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-07-04
State Of Ohio, City of Toledo.

Frank J.. Cheney makes oath that he
Is senior partner Of the firm Of F. ].
Cheney G. Co., doing business in the
City Of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
each and every case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use Of HALLS
'CATARRH CURE. FRANK ]. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence. this 9Th day Of Deem
Der. A. D. 1885. A. w. GLEASON
(Seal) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally and acts through the Blood on the
Mucous Surfaces Of the System. Send
for testimonials, free.
FIJI. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-07-04
FOR SALE.

8 room cottage house and stable, all
In good condition. Lot 1877 feet on the
street. Chance for garden. A few min.
utes walk to railroad station. Fine 10.
cation. Bargain. Come and see. Ap.
ply to
MRS. A. NJ. JONES,
II Highland Ave., South Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-07-04

BIG LOSS BY FIRE FROM LIGHTNING
IN TUESDAYS SHOWER.

During terrific shower Tuesday a.
ternoon about 4 O'CLOCK, the farm build
ings Of Charles S. Dudley on StearDs Hill
Paris, were struck by lightning and en-
tirely burned, together with three horses
two COWS, one bull, several calves and
six swine, and oil other contents OF the
/ buildings except part OF the furniture
Mr.. Dudley's buildings on the same
spot were struck by lightning and entire
~ burned In the summer of 1909. Dur.
ing the next season barn was built on
the place, and sufficient accommodation
for the family to live, and later the farm
buildings were completed a. they stood
last Tuesday, making fine set OF farm
buildings.
On Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley and
the older son, Frank, were at Bolster's
Mills attending Oxford Pomona Grange,
going with their car, and were on their
way home at the time the shower struck,
but did not know that they were suffer.
ere until nearly home. The younger
SON, Ernest, was at the Sunday School
field day at the fair grounds, but went
home on bis motorcycle in time to get
there before the buildings were struck.
The lightning struck the cupola OF the
barn, and seemed to set fire to the build.
ing all over. Ernest went in and tried
to get the horses out, but they were wild
with fright, and one of them kicked him
in the hand, cutting big cash, and
when loosened they would not 60 out,
but rushed back into the flames.
Very rapidly the buildings burned.
The few who were able to reach the
place succeeded in getting out some fur
niture from the house, but the rest was
all burned, and not an article of clothing
was saved. Frank Dudley, reaching the
place 10 time to assist in the work OF saw
ing furniture, jumped from window
and gave his ankle bad sprain.
Some cars went from South Paris
when the FIRE was reported there, but
were not able to get clear through. So
much like cloudburst was the shower
that brook near George Boutelle's had
overlooked the road to such depth that
they did not dare 60 through till they
had sounded the water, and on the hill
above the road was quilted so that the
cars could not pass. The people had to
make the last part Of the way on foot,
and were not in time to give any assist
ance.
There was total insurance on the
buildings and contents of $4,000, which
will be far below the amount Of loss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-07-04

During the same shower the house Of
w. n. Judkins on Elm Hill was struck,
and one chimney was completely wreck
ed. The family bad just arrived home
from the Sunday School field day at the
time. From the amount of smoke COM
ing from around the chimney they
thought fire bad been set, and used some
water. but apparently there was no fire.
The chimney had to be entirely rebuilt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-07-04

ssBoU0H ON RATWs ends Rats, MOE
Bun. De ont door, Unbeatahle Hxee!mika.
tor. Ussd ths World Oyes. b Q. 9. Govt TOO.
Hcenony Size 31c. o. DO. Drug md Co.nery
Stores. Refuse suhstitutea. FREE. Oouic
Picture RE. 8. Wells, jersey Clty, Nj. m
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-07-04

In the course of the same shower the
lightning struck at the home Of w. G.
Stearns on Stearns Hill, something like
half mile from the Dudley homestead.
The house and an elm tree near by were
struck, but whether at the same time Is
not known. Mr.. Stearns was In the
kitchen when the house was hit, and he
describes the effect as being that of q
ball OF fire which came into the room
and burst. No fire was set, and the
damage was not extensive.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-07-04
Died.

In North Paris, June q, Mrs. Rebecca Ben
son, aged 81 years.
In Worcester, Mass, June Is, Mrs. Rhoda
Holt Millett Davenport, aged about g years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-07-04

The more you scratch, the worse the Itch. Try
Doan's Ointment. For eczema. any skin itching
Soc box.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-07-04
on for q Vacation.

on for vacation 20 any place you cnQose; -
novn Nv m che e ssssshore wnh iss myssery and
charm, - -. ....
Dreaming through the summer DAYS On Sone
Quiet farm; ...-
rasrs,s = seooi breeze waiting with IL wischery
nv the ~ pleasant lakeside. or winding inland
yuss TO 20 a'ashing. 70 row. and drift and
dream. ..-...-1--- -~.x.
Ofr for 3 vscationi Take the things you neeoI
word and deed; - A.,
when 'sis snltry In the town, change AND res g
on for : ss vscssion.- leave the care behind:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-07-04

Accidents will happen, but the best regulated
families keep DR.. Thomas Eclectic OIL for such
emergencies. Two sizes % and Soc at all stores
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-07-04
Notice to Contractors.

Bids will be received by the undersigned up 70
and installation OF about 1900 fest Of water
mains for the Paris Hil Water Company, 70 be
put In place complete for use In Main Street.
In Paris Hin Village.
The company expressly reserves the right, 70
reject any or al bids not deemed for its interest
Specifications may b seen at the South Paris
Savings Bank, South Paris, Maine.
k Bids to be addressed to the Paris Hin Water
Company ana delivered 70 sasner OF me under
COL. EDWARD T. BROWN. Paris Hill.
GEORGE II. ATWOOD. South Paris.
Paris, Maine, July ., 1918. "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-07-04
HOTEL TWITCHELL for Sale.

village ApdovsL tho iptscr Of Oxford
County located the contains sore Of land tennis
livery building garage tank All Of the
equipment hot and 30 opsns for business
The village Andover mountain spring WAFER Hotel
consldctsd within twelve miles d the South
Rangsy house the lakes within
Roxbury good trout brooks exist tho
state Of Maine Railroad eighteen miles 70
Falls good the good os nountn scenery and
connected with make Of the b tor summer hotels
New England sas u 26H
| Rumford, Maine. June IL. 1915. - 81
Address sPAULDING BISBEE, AIT,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-07-04
NOTICE,

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed executrix OF the last
will and testament Of
HAPPY L. MOULTON, late Of Sweden,
In the County Of Oxford. deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate Of said 90
ceased are desired to present the same Tor settle
make payment immediately. -
june Goth, 1915 LOUISA MoULTON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-07-04
Born.

In Bethel, June %, to the wife of Fred Hall, a
daughter, Marguerite Louise.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-07-04

proof construction, with concrete floors
In the heavy shower of Tuesday after
noon which burned Charles Dudley's
"ui'dings, there was some very sharI
ngn'ning and heavy thunder, but hard
y aperceptible amount of rain fell II
south Paris. But IL the rain for ono
sighted US, the lightning didn't. Tw,
Mses back OF the summerhouse of Georg
W. haskell near Wheeler Street wer
struck by lightning. The trees ma,
nave been struck at the same time, bu
we're some distance apart, indicatin,
bolts.
Il, mhlie not a mammoth aggregation
IKE the big clrcuses which tour only tn
SHger cities, the Sparks show which wa
usre Friday was good one, indeed
nay safely be said that IL was as good q
aay 'hst was ever in-this place. 1t wa
aso clean show, without any obje<
Tr1 NJ features within or without
mere were good crowds afternoon an
STs"sning. The program was In genera
se that OF other circuses, but tire
.'s'ures may be said to have been col
sp'caous. In the acrobatic line, the n
TIarkaole head-balancing work Of Hilar
.O1g; 70 the animal show, the traine
S SsAls and sea lions; and from the sstheti
"e"point, the handsome animal statues
Inc Seneca Club enjoyed Its annus
I InS gay last Thursday, going to LAX
Huourn. They were carried by Alton
sxim with his motor truck. An hou
las s spent shopping 10 Lewiston, an
ICY 'nen went to Lake Grove and had
sure dinner. Later they visited Nj
ua Mrs. John F. Stanley at the fis
,aec1ery, and returned to Lake Groy
vi tne stage show, and arrived hon
SoTot six O'Clock. Ten members of ii
DUO made the trip, including Mrs. T.
II1Ines, Mrs. Agnes L. Morton, Mr.
nlson Z. Wheeler, Mrs. Walter L. Ora
I Mrs Geo. G. Fernaid, Mrs. Writ Stanle
n n; Stanley NJ. Wheeler, Mrs. A.
sSu,osmith, Ms. George y. Rastma
A0d kiss Eva :. walksf.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-07-04

Reckoning s points for flrsts, 8 for
seconds, and for thirds, the several
schools won points as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-04
SAID TRABUE WAS CALM

vi croSS-eXamlnatlon, Mr.. kenner said
that his wife was a cousin of Mrs. Stokes
AS he entered the probate office he said,
Stokes. whom he had met in the doorway,
passed around to the office chair on the
west side of the desk. About to leave the
private office, he said he opened the door
slightly and saw Trabue seated in the
reception room of the office suite. Hay
ing something more to say, he pulled
the door closed and talked further with
Stokes. Stokes, he said was standing
by him when he cracked the door be-
tN cen the door and the desk When wit
ness opened the door a second time Ira
bue had risen and was starting toward
the private Office. The two passed before
witness was entirely clear of the door
He saw nothing in Trabue's hand and the
latter looked calm. Another person had
taken the elevator with him at the fourth
floor and after the elevator started down
but had not reached the next floor he
heard the shots Kenner was asked as to
an estimate he had given of So seconds
between his leaving the office and hear
ing the shots and answered that he had
formed the estimate the day Of the trag-
edy. Hearing the shots, he said he had
the elevator reversed. He told of seeing
Immediately Trabue standing in front of
the door of Stokes private office; of
seeing next Miss Florence Harrison.
Stokes stenographer. coming from the
south reception room. Next he saw J.
q. stephenson, young attorney asso-
ciated with Stokes coming out of the
private office into the reception room
MIR. Stephenson, witness said, went on to
use the telephone in Miss Harrisons Of
flee. Mr.. Kenner saw a man whom he
thought was Bob Blake come in later
with the police.
Officer r. A. McKinstry identified an
automatic pistol as the one surrendered
by Trabue; Trabue's shirt was pulled UP
and out at the chest; his tie was awry.
J. G. Stephenson. formerly Stokes Of
flee boy. who as a lawyer occupied the
same suite. testified he was in his own
office at the time. He heard Trabue say
to Miss Harrison II have killed Stokes"
Witness entered the private office, knelt
by the body and, finding Stokes dead
walked out. Witness declared there was
no weapon in the suite
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-04
FRENCH OCCUPY FORT vAUx

Paris, November 3-The French oc-
cupied Fort Vaux last evening after
waiting for the cessation of great ex-
plosions inside the fort. the war Of
flee reported today The fort evac-
uated by the Germans yesterday passed
again into the possession of the French
without loss to them.
The Germans gave UP the fort the
statement says. as a result of the vio-
lent French bombardment and the
gradual closing in of French troops.
The re-entrance of the French into
this position was not contested. The
ring of Verdun forts is now ie-estab-
lished and is held firmly by the French.
On the remainder of the front the
communication saws there were no hap
pcnings of Importance.
The announcement follows:
South of the Somme the artillery
fighting was fairly lively in the sec
tors of Lihons and Chilly. A surprise
attack was carried out by us against
German trenches west of Laucourt.
"On the right bank of the Mouse
(Verdun 'front.' the night was relative
ly calm. Yesterday the enemy, owing
to the violence of our bombardmenr
which had continued for several days,
evacuated Fort Vaux during the aft
ernoon without waiting for an attack
by our infantry. whose pressure was
becoming closer and closer.
very heavy explosions were heard
in the fort During the night our in
fantry. which had gone up quite close
to the fort occupied this very i'm
portant work without any loss. The
belt Of interior forts of Verdun is now
re-established in it's entirety and is
held firmly by our troops.
There is nothing to report from the
remainder of the 'front.'"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-04
Methods of Packing Salmon
Figures in Gadsden Trial

Gadsden, November S.--(Speciao
An interesting account OF salmon
fishing and packing was giiven today
in federal court by e. D. Alexander
and other witnesses in the case of
Ausuto Trippe against Libby, McNeill
& Libby. Mr. Hooda is head of a salmon
packing plant on the Pacific coast. and
said that his firm had packed the sal
mon which is alleged to have caused
the deaths of M. d. Trippe and Miss
Ruby White. He told Of the precautions
used to keep the product clean. He
said he had come to Gadsden at his
own expense and paid the expenses OF
another in order to show that no blame
should be attached to his company.
A total enrollMent in the Etowah
county rural schools of $3.50 for 1916
1s16, as against 51ss for 1s14-is15. is
shown in the report of S. c. Mcdaniel,
county superintendent of education.
There are SO schools in the county
outside the incorporated towns. en-
ploying 40 teachers. The salaries OF
all teachers last year were $26,681.
There are 80 school libraries with
1887 books. school Improvement asso-
Citations spent $71o during the year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-04
ROME OFFICIAL REPORT

Rome, November 3.-(Via London }
In the zone from Gorilla to the Ad-
riatic sea the Italians have captured
additional points of vantage from the
Austrians and taken 394S more pris-
oners and guns, machine guns and
quantities of arms and ammunition ac-
cording to the official communication
issued today.
From Gorilla to the sea heavy fight
ing, which resulted in further sue
cesses along the northern brow of the
Carso plateau. continued yesterday.
Here the troops of the eleventh army
corps. who repulsed violent counter
attacks during the night, took strong
defenses of difficult ground east OF
Neliki Kribich and Mount Peckina.
after taking several trenches and
clearing the enemy out of woods and
caves the fourth and forty-fifth diyi-
sions, in spite of an intense artillery
fire and counter attacks, held the line
running from Mount Fate over the
heights of Point 319 to Point 229 on
the Oppachiasella-C astagnavizza road,
700 metres west of the latter.
con the remainder of the front east
of Gorilla and from Hubilog to the
sea, all the positions gained by our
troops November l have been main
tanned, Notwithstanding incessant at
tacks, which were supported by con-
centrated artillery fire.
During the day we took 349S pris-
oners, including 116 officers, among
them a brigade commander, a regi-
mental commander and three field Of
ficers Two mountain guns, numerous
ma chine guns and large quantities of
arms and ammunition and war ma
teral of all kinds also fell into our
hands.
During a hostile air raid the night
OF November 1-2 over the lower Isonzo
our guns brought down hydroaero-
plane LIS. The officer and pilot of
the machine were killed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-04
BIG ITALIAN VICTORY

London, November "A Rome dis
patch to the Wireless Press says the
hrst day of the new Italian offensive
cost the Austrians the loss of $4,000
men.
One-third of them were made pris-
oners. the dispatch says. (The italian
war Office yesterday reported that 4731
prisoners had been taken.) The Twen-
ty-hrst Austrian regiment and several
ba ttalions are said to have been an
initiated.
The weather is favorable and the
battle against the heights east of Cor
liza and on the Carso continues fierce
" Austrian counter attacks are de-
scribed in the dispatch as feeble
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-04

shadows Of deeds that were never
done; the shadows of lofty words that
Were followed by no action: the shad-
.ows of the tortured dead.
III we elect Mr. Wilson it will be
serving notice on the world that the
traditions. high moral standards, the
courageous purposes of Washington
and Lincoln have been obscured and
that in their stead we have deliber-
ately elected to show ourselves to be
for the time being absorbed, soft and
spineless nation. content to accept any
and every insult allowing our men,
women and children to be outraged.
only to gather in every dollar we can
cannot for the sake of the world at
large. afford to take such a position"
I'VE cannot for our own salSes, we
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-04
WITNESS DECLARES
TRABUE WAS CALM
ENTERING OFFICE
Continued from Page one)

court officers had spent several hours in
the room making photographs and MAX
ing examinations on the day Stokes was
killed. He testified that he made an ex-
animation of the room on the day of the
killing, and that he did not see the
apology.
Prior to the examination of the Steph-
enson, the defense cross examined Dun
can B. Kenner on the testimony he gave
Thursday, and Robert McKnstry, a
policeman, was examined by the attorney
general.
The cross-examination of Stephenson
will start Monday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-04

STILL LAUNDERING
AT GATES LEADING
TOWARD BUCHAREST

the Austro- Germans in some places
There have been no heavy actions on
the Somme front. The French have
made slight gain at Sally and the
British have taken a German trench
east of Gueudecourt. Fort Vaux, in the
Nerdun region. has been occupied by
the French, following it's execution by
the Germans.
Although lighting continues at va
eious points along the Macedonia front
from Lake Presba to Lake Tahinos,
there has been little change in the
general situation. British troops have
taken Alitsa, on the left bank of the
Struma, from the >Bulgarians
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-04
GERMAN EASTERN REPORT

Berlin, November 3.-tVia Sayville.)
Russian troops charged seven times yes
terday in an attempt to recapture posi-
tons taken by the Germans on the Nara
yuvka. southeast of Lemberg. They suf-
fered exceptionally severe losses, the war
office says and gained no success.
The statement follows:
Eastern front. front Of Prince Leo
pold: The Russians suffered exceptionally
severe losses during unsuccessful at
tempts seven time repeated to recapture
the positions stormed by us on October
30 west of Folv-Kasnolesne. on the left
bank of the Narayuyka."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-04
PROTESTS AGAINST
POLICIES OF PRESIDENT

However. he stated in his letter to
the President that he would vote for
him at polls Tuesday.
The point upon which Mr.. Knox
takes issue with President Wilson is
"the advantage Of a personal govern
ment over a party government" Mr..
Knox declares himself to be unalter-
ably opposed to "a personal govern
ment" and is strong for the latter
form of administration. He does not
believe that the voters ought to be
swayed by silch' personal issue as
Mr.. Wilson VS.. Mr.. Hughes.
Greater considerations are involved,
he states.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-04
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. November 3.--Weather
forecast for Alabama. Mississippi: Fair
Saturday and Sunday; mild tempera-
ture.
Tennessee: Fair and somewhat
warmer Saturday; Sunday fair.
Georgia: Fair Saturday and Sunday;
slowly rising temperature.
Florida: Fair north portion and
overcast weather in peninsula Saturday
and Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-04
BRITISH TAKE TRENCH

London, November 3.-Britisa troops
captured a German trench east OF
Gueudecourt on the Somme front last
night and raided German trenches near
Arras, says the British war office an
nouncement today.
The text reads:
yesterday evening by surprise at
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-04
1OO LATE 10 CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-A beautiful two-carat. per-
feet golden sapphire ring. 14-K Tiffany
mounting. This stone is absolutely the
nearest approach to the yellow or COM
mercial diamond: will retain it's brill
liancy. Price s25. Address RIA, care
Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-04
A FAIR ELECTION
Will We Have One?

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