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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20

ror Is,oeo, 200 Rel cress hIsmbsrs.
A nation wids Chrlstmas msmbsrship
drive has bean planned By the Red Oeos.
War Council. The building mp OF Red
Gross msmbershlp to $1,000, 900 IN the
United States ID the goal Of the cam.
paign. This means a addition OF ap-
proximstely 10000, 900 names 10 the
present muster roll. The drive 10 TO
start December II, and continue nm,
ceasingly to Christmas Eve. Tho gen
eral features OF this membership cam.
paiRn were worked ont and approved at
3 conference ct the National Head
quarters OF the Red Gross in which
Representatives Of each Red Cross d.
vision Of Continental United States par.
ticipated. A national Christmas mem-
bershIp drive committee has been ap-
pointed By tho War Council to have
general charge Of planning and later
conducting the whole campaign.
Theodore N. Vail, President OF the
American Telegraph and Telephone
Company, has accepted tho Chairman.
ship, and DR.. d. N. acCracken, Presi-
dent Of VassAr College, will be the Ex-
ecutive Secretary. Other members Of
the committee are His Eminence, James
Cardinal Gibbons, Bishop William Law
renee, Boston,, Dr.. Henryi.vanl ID IKE,
former Minister to the Netherlands,
Princeton, N. j., John w. Britton, San
Francisco, Benjamin Gratz, st. Louis,
Ban johnson, Chicago, Hervey Lindley,
Seattle, John Mitchell, New York City.
"Make It . Red Cross Christmas'' 10
to be the recruiting slogan. Every one
taking ont . membership In the Red
Cross during the drive period is to be
known a. . Christmas member. The
effort practically will be limited to
securing annual members paying annual
dues OF one dollar, or two dollars In case
OF subscribing or magazine members.
During Red Gross week in June, the
$100, 000, 900 mark set by the War Couu-
Gil was oversubscribed and gave assur.
ance Of national interest In Red Cross
work, which should make the Christmas
membership drive fully a. successful.
Division Membership Christmas Drive
Committees arc TO be selected by d.
vision Managers, tho committee to work
under tho general direction of the
National Committee. Each of the 5000
or 30 Red Cross Chapters also will ap-
point q committee to cooperate under
guidance of the respective division COM
mittees. Division committeeman will
communicate not later than November
IS with chairmen of all chapters In order
to map out the campaign on local lines.
A this Is the oountry's fret Christmas
in world war, 1t is felt that people will
be thinking of service rather than festivi.
ties, and that minds generally will be
turned to battlefields Of Europe and
especially to our own soldiers and
sailors. 1t Is believed, therefore, tina,
the country will be In frame Of mind
at Christmas time to give expression to
all ito anxiety and hope by showing and
renewing evidences Of It's support oil
the Red Cross.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20
CHILDREN'S HEALTH
OF FIRST IMPORTANCE TO A MOTHER

Nothing causes greater anxiety to
the mother of a family than the symp-
toms of illness in one of her children -
Feverishness, loss of appetite, irritability,
or listlessness developing unexpectedly
and without apparent cause, will at once
produce uneasiness and worry in the
mothers mind, uniting her for her daily
duties.
If the illness is due to digestive dis
turbances, worms, or a cold in its early
stages, there is no safer, speedier relief
for such trouble than prompt and sys-
tematic use of that old time household
remedy, II. F." Atwood's Medicine. Il
prevents congestion of the digestive ap
paratus, increases the flow of bile, and
helps to correct the entire disturbance.
Always keep a bottle ready for use in
time of trouble, either for children or
adults. At your Dealers -
Il. F." MEDICINE Co. Portland, Maine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20
HAVE 1T HANDY FOR GROUP

Grandmotbers and mothers who have
raised families of children have learned
from experience that 1t pays to keep q
bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar In the
house ready for emergency. It gives
prompt relief from dreaded Group at
tacks, checks coughs and colds, and
relieves whoopipg cough. A safe medi.
cine-no opiates. Sold everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20

james Edwards, 800 Harriet Street.
Montgomery, Ala, w-itss: my whole
family = using Foley's Honey and Tai
Compound now--the little onss sud the
old ones. 1thas Cured orr coughs and
broken our colds.n Foiey's Hopsy and
Tar clears stopped cir pasGegee, hsala
raw inflamed msnbranes, removs1
phlegm and 'sasss' scre cIest, Said eyery'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20
"whatl Didn't You catch any fish at

"Whatl Didn't you catch any fish at
alp"
"Yes; I caught dozen big ones, but
they were stolen from me on the car"
"Well, never mind, old man; you've
brought homo new story at any rate"
MAN TROUBLED FOR TWO YEARS
No one should suffer backache, rheu-
matte pains, stiff joints, swollen, sore
muscles. when relief can be easily had.
James McCrery, Berrien Center, Mich,
says he was troubled with kidney and
bladder trouble for two years. he used
several kinds of medicine without relief.
but Foley Kidney Pills CURED him. Sold
everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20
COMPLAINT ALMOST GONE

"Foiey's Honey and Tar 10 great .
writes L. W. Day, 8b Campbell Ave-, e,
Detroit, Mich. ut relieves bronchitis
quickly. Ny complaint has almost gone
and l hope never to have II agsin.'
Time and the experience Of thousandl
have proved that there 10 no better medi.
cine for coughs, colds or Group. Get
the genuine. Sold everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
nreTRrCr Or M ANTE "a

On this Sd day Of November, A. d. 1917, on
reading the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered by the Court. That q hearing be had
upon the same on the l4th day Of Dec, A. ID
1917, before said Court sc Portland. In said Dis
trict, at 10 o'clock In the forenoon; and that no
tice thereof be published In the Oxford Demo
crat, newspaper printed In said District. and
that all known creditors, and other persons In
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 70 all known cred
dressed'to them at their places Of residence ~
stated.
Witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE. Judge OF
the said Court and the seal thereof, at Portland
In said District, on the Sd day Of November
A. ID. 1917.
IL.s FRANK FELLOWS, Clerk.
A true copy Of petition and order thereon.
45-I Attest FRANK FELLOWS, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20
CUT THIS OUTFIT Is WORTH MONEY

OUTFITS OUT-ITIS WORTH MONEY
DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with 30 to Foley & Co., 1886
Sheffield Ave., Chicago, ILL.,, writing
your name and address clearly. You
will receive In return Q trial package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar Com.
pound for coughs, colds and Group;
Foley Kidney Pills and Foley CathartiC
Tablets. Sold everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20

"Plsass, mum, yer remember ssndin'
some brandy to the pore Teller We saved
from drowndin' 10 the river last Toos-
day?'
"Yes."
"Wsll. 'e's fallen In again today, and
We thought % you'd Ike to know"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20

Ardent Suitor-"Oh, Marion! bow
beautiful you look tonight!
"Now please don't, Bruce; you know
don't like to be fattered."
"No nice girls doP'
lAnd the rest was comparatively easy ]
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20

The Sporting Reporter suppose It's
hard to get the descriptions Of the wom-
ems gowns correct?
The Society Reporter-No; the hard
est part 10 to write the descriptions 80
that each person will consider herself
the best-dressed woman present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20
IN sANITAR1UM THREE WEEKS

Splendid results in kidney and bladder
troubles are achieved by Foley Kidney
Pills. Nrs. Efae e. Kleppe, Averill,
MIMI, writes: II was OF Fargo sani.
tarlum three weeks for Rheumatism and
kidney trouble; got no relief. I began
using Foley Kidney Pills and found i'm.
mediate relief. A bottle completed the
cure" Sold everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20
.swbers,s thu tane lInepn

ssWhere's the tape linep"
II don't remember exactly" respond
cd mother. "What do you want with
litp"
II was just reading over the measure
ments of the Venus de MILO" explained
the daughter with some embarrassment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
Bankrupts Petition tor Discharge.

ALBERT j. PLAUTE, In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge OF the Dis
trict Court of the United States for the Districi
of Maine:
n County Of Oxford, and State Of Maine, In
siad District respectfully represents that on the
25th day of November. 1916 last past, he was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts of Congress
rendered all his property and rights Of proper
ty, and has fully complied with all the require
ments Of said Acts and of the orders of Court
touching his bankruptcy.
wherefore he prays, That he may be decreed
by the Court to have q full discharge from al
debts provable against his estate under said
Bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as ART
excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this ID day Of November. A. ID. 1917.
ALBERT j. PLAUrE, Bankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20

TIA Subscribers hereby give notice that they
have bean duly appointed executors Of the last
II" SAMUEL WI Z. sTURTEvANT, late Of Paris.
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. and given
bonds - the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired TO present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested 10 make
payment Immediately: ,,r
ALTON c. WHEELER.
October 10th, 1917. South Paris, Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20
Bankrupts Petition for Discharge.

banMupts PETITION Tor ulsenafgs'
In the matter Of
Bankrupt.
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE. Judge ofthe DIS
trtct Court Of the United States for the Distric'
of Maine:
HOMER c. FROST Of Mexico, In the
III County Of Oxford, and State Of Maine, In
said District respectfully represents that on the
18th day Of January, last past, ne was
duly adjudged bankrupt under the Acts OF Con
gress relating TO Bankruptcy; that he has duly
surrendered all his property and rights OF
property, and has fully complied with AL the
requirements Of said Acts and OF the orders
Of Court touching his SsnsTSHpIcy he sscreed
by the Court to have full discharge from 81
debts provable against his estate under SAID
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex'
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 10th day Of October, A. ID. 1917.
HOMER c. FROST, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, S.
ON this Sd day OF November, A. ID. 1917
on reaoing the foregoing petition, II Is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be had
upon the same on the l4th day OF Dec, A. ID
1917, before said Court at Portland, In said DIS
trict, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that no.
tee thereof be published In the Oxford Demo,
crat. a newspaper printed In said District, and
that all known creditors, and other persons In
interest, may appear az the said time and place
and show cause, II any they have. why the
prayer OF said petitioner should not be granted
And It is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mall to all known cred.
itors copies Of said petition and this order, ad-
dressed to them at their places Of residence a.
stated.
Witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of
the said Court, and the seal thereof at Portland,
In said District, on the Sd day OF November,
A. ID. 1917.
IL.s FRANK FELLOWS, Clerk.
A true copy Of petition and order thereon.
A47 Attest: FRANK FELLOWS, Clerk
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20
NOTICE.

In the District Court of the United States for the
Distrfcs of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
AGS s : fsTTSs.ILL. In bankruptcy
To the creditors Of Aubrey K. Pettingin Of
Norway In the County Of Oxford and district
aforesaid:
Notice IL hereby given that on the Sd day o.
November, A. ID. 1917, the said Aubrey e. pes.
tinsill was duly sdjudicated bankrupt, and thai
the first meeting OF his creditors win be held q
the office Of the Referee, No. Market Square.
South Paris. Maine, on the 2lst day Of November
A. ID. 1917, &C 10 O'Clock In the forenoon,
az which time the said creditors may attend
prove their claims. appoint . trustee, examine
the bankrupt and transact such other business
as may properly come before said meeting.
South Paris, Nov. 5, 1911.
WALTER L. GRAY,
HE Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20
PEANUT DROP COOKIES.

Beat one-fourth q cup of sugar into
one-thlrd cup Of shortening; beat In
half cup Of honey, one-third . cup of
chopped peanuts, on, egg beaten light
and two cups of pastry -four, one-fonrth
. cup Of barley -four with half . tea
spoonful Of salt and three teaspoonfals
Of baking powder. Drop on buttered
sheet, rounding teaspoonful in . place;
shape into smooth round, set bali 4
peanut meat in the top Of each, dredge
with granulated sugar and bake In .
quick OVEN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20

Beat ons-third : cup OF butter to Z
cream; gradually beat Ia tWo-thirds Z
cup Of sugar, then, very gradually,
orushed and alfted raspbsrries to tint
and favor - desired. Blackhezfioe may
y used in6ts6d q taspbaxiea.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20
BARLEY DROP xoLAssxs COOKIES,

Cream one-fourth . cup Of shortening
beat in one-fourth cup of sugar, hall
cup Of molasses, one egg, beaten light,
and half cup OF thick sour milk; sifi
together one CUP Of wheat -four, half Z
cup Of barley -four, one teaspoonful Of
soda, half teaspoonful Of salt, one tea-
spoonful Of ginger and halt . teaspoon
ful OF cinnamon. Nix the liquid and
dry Ingredients. Drop BY spoonfula on
buttered tins. Bake In quick oven.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-11-20

Hix together two cups Of mashed
potato, one cup Of slfted. soft bread
crumbs. one. third cup Of melted short
ening. half tsaspoonful, each, Of salt,
pepper and poultry seasoning, and mix
thoroughly.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24
GERMANY SAYS NOT ONE SuB SUNK IN MONTH
GERMANY OFFICIALLY DENIES
 LOSING EVEN ONE SUBMARINE

1 water burning fuel and wearing out their crews in useless search. One submarine with full equipment. on board is capable of doing great dam age in single voyage. In illustration Of this. attention was called to the two submarines that returned to port three days ago. During their cruise Of less .han fortnight they sank 24 steamships, three sailing vessels and nine travellers. Other submarines have done nearly as well.
 It was stated that Germany is able to continue tha suhn rino warfa TO indefinitely for vessels of this type are being built faster than they are
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24
international Nsws Service.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.--Republi- . can filibustering in congress which was started yesterday shows no sign of abatement today. It Is known to he the plan of republican leaders to continue these tactics oa all but es- sential routine measures until this congress adjourns on March 3.
 The opposition is directed against the emergency revenue bill and Is pertly politics the desire being to show the inadequency of the Under- wood tariff law and the necessity for high protective tariff not only for the income it brings but as a protection
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24

against the dumping of European goots at the close of the war.
 Many of President Wilson's fayorlte measures are 70 be held up for the present.
 Especial opposition has arisen to the presidents request for more pow CT to deal with the international sit- uation during the adjournment pe- riod. The republican members and some democrats are entirely in &C., cord in their intention to refuse to delegate any such power.
 They urge that it Is one of the important functions of congress to decide whether war shall be declared
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24

and 10 vote the necessary funds. men and ships.
 While there Is no doubt that con- eress will stand strongly behind the president in any real crisis, it cannot bo denied that there has been a loss ot confidence In the presidents ju1g- ment of late.
 Many prominent members of both houses have expressed their regret u at the president saw fl: to sever relations with Germany. They say that the threat made following the Sussex incident accomplished It's Dur- pose at the time but did not bind the president to go so far as he did.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24

tcen reported here by cable and by passengers just arriving. Indeed, in Prime Minister Lloyd Geroge's recent speech there were referunces that were taken to mean that many sub. marnes had been destroyed.
 War writers say that Germany's of- dcial announcements have almost al- ways coincided with the ruth and that this recent statement is probably cor rec. although tt does not seem prob able in view of England's great search for the underwater boats and the marked decrease in the number of merchantmen sunk in the past week
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24
DEATH AND DEVASTATION
 FROM CYCLONE
International Nsws Service.

International Nsws Ssrvics.
 ATLANTA, Feb. 24.-Terriflc tor nsdoes have swept over the Gulf sec. tion today carrying death and devas- .ation in their wake.
 In the outskirts of this city where the worst force of the cyclone was felt thirteen are known to have been kill ed and several are missing.
 Reports from points along the coast say tha. at least one hundred and fifty have been killed or severe ly injured.
 Tornadoes of such severity have been rare in this section and none haa ever been known to occur at this time ot year.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24
veRpuN BATTLE FIELD
 SHOWN AT DREAM SUNDAY

A thrilling picture will be shown tonight entitled Half Chance lne play ia in three parts and is based on a very interesting and historic suo- tect.-the old convict ship 'succeSS' tho er.t and also the oldest prison sh,p in the world A rollickins com edy supports the attraction su'ua' night ,the week end show' f'Ve 'ee'' of original new and classy photo- n,,vs. featuring Miss Jennie Mac
 pherson in "Red Margaret the M'o"
 ah,ner." also Pathe Weekly showing v.ruun battle Held. hls guns anu
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24
ENGLAND PROVIDING FOR ARMY OF FIVE MILLI0N
 AND INCREASE IN NAVY

total of four hundred and fifty thou sand officers and men.
 These increases are made neces- surly 1t Is declared if the enemy Is to be adequately met on land and sea.
 It Is pointed out that France and Italy can do little more than they are doing and the demands for men on the west and southern front mus. be met by Great Britain.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24
GERMAN RAIDER SINKS THREE SHIPS
 IN INDIAN OCEAN

which were suddenly cut off and never begun again.
 Allied cruisers are closing in on she raider which Is believed to have no armor and only four inch guns as it's main batteries.
 All Japanese merchantmen will be armed heavily enough to give battle to the raider before they are allowed to leave port.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24
VILLA CONCENTRATING FORCES FOR ATTACKS
 ON TWO BIG TOWNS

will outnumber the revolutionists nearly three to one.
 Reports from Carranza headquar- ters state tha. a series of dynamite explosions took place at Paso Del Macho with heavy fatalities. Over three hundred federal aoldiers were killed and a hundred and fifty civil isns.
 The cause of the explosions has not been learned.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24

millions of shells have made this grue- some spot blotch in the worlds history. A novelty problem called the Good for Nothing" and ga:ling gun comedy Battle of the Little Tin Hcrn."
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24
lntsrnationa News Service.

tntsrnationa News Service.
 LONDON, Feb. 24.-Announcement Is made that losses by submarine a:- tacks reported today have totalled nine vessels Of these seven were Dutch and two British.
 The total tonnage lost was thirty seven thousand and the value of the ships and their cargeos Is given as twelve million dollars.
 Reports indicate that the subma- = rine activity has been transferred tc the North sea for the moment and the German policy is disclosed of changing the center of operations fre- qnently to compel the largest possible number of submarines destroyers to be continually in action.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24
STEERING In CONGRESS TO
 FORCE PRESIDENT TO CALL
 SPECIAL SESSION TO PASS LAWS

There was nothing about the an- nouncod withdrawal oy Germany ot pledges to giae warning that chnag- cd the situation in reality. For months previous ;he Germans had been sinking ships without warning when it pleased them 10 do so.
 It Is plain that senators and Ccr- gressmen d. not intend to entrust ,he conduct of foreign or domestic affairs to the president alone and their present HhbusterIng is intended to force .a 10 eall a spacial session.
 The Nome Bowling Clubs alleys are ' ow open from noon to midniqnt.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24
MOONEY IS SENTENCED
 TO BE HUNG
Pacific News Service.

Pacific News Service.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2l--The court today denied the motion of Mconey's attorney for a new trial on the charge of participation in the bomb outrage during the prepared ness parade las: July o2 which he was recently convicted of murder in tbe first degree.
 Having denied the motion for a new trial the court sentenced Mooney to death by hanging.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24
international News Service,


 BERLIN. Feb. 24.--It Is officially stated that not one German sub- marine has been destroyed since Feb ruary first.
 This announcement was made In nswer to press dispatches from Hol- elnd saying that England had sunk ! least 50 German submersibles since io first of the month.
 The admiralty official who made the atement sadi also that only few crman submersibles are ever at sea one time. These few excite the nomy greatly and cause them to keep thousands of craft constantly on the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24
MILITARY BURIAL FOR
 GENERAL FUNsToN's BODY
Special to the Nugget.

Special to the Nugget.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24.-The body of the late General Funston to- day was given a military burial with infantry. cavalry. artillery and civil- isns in :hs procession,
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24
| International News Service.

International News SerVlce.
 LONDON, Feb. 24.-A government estimate issued this morning provides ter material increases in the army and navy.
 The army Is 10 be increased to five million men exclusive of the forces kep: In India.
 Additional navy estimates call for fifty thousand more officers and men bringing the navy personnel up to a
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24
International News Service.

International News Service.
 TOXIC, Feb. 24.-The German raider which has been searched for all over the Pacific ocean by Japanese and British cruisers has definitely an- nounced its location In the Indian ocean where it has sunk at least three ships. It Is possible that others have fallen victims to the raider as confused radio messages are reported
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24
international News Service.

PARIS, Feb. 24.-The official com- munique says that last night the French forces in the Vosges penetrat- ed .he German lines north of Soissons and occupied new ground which is being held.
 Owing to the fact that the enemy was taken completely by surprise his resistance was slight and the attack r' suited in only slight casualties to the French. The enemy, however. loFt considerably in killed, wounded and prisoners and suffered severely
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-24

BERLIN, Feb. 24.-It Is officially stated that thousand men perished when the Italian transport Minas wtnt down on February r as a result of submarine attack, The Miaas was a transport taking troops from Italy to Albania.