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Evening journal., 1919-04-28
CUCH! LUXURY TAX
HITS US THURSDAY
Tooth p cks, Safety Pins
and G ose Yokes About
Only Things Missed
y. S. BOOSTS rRICE
TEN PER CENT

The whole family-father, mother
Sister Susie and Big Brother Oswald
are affected by the new luxury" TAX
hat goes into effect Thursday.
When the head Of the house takes the
family 20 the corner drug store for
sodas, ice cream and other nOnalcOholic
beverages, the law will exact a cent
for every ten cents he spends.
Mother and sister must do withOu
b0nnets, purses, fans. parasols. kimO-
nos, silks or contribute 20 per cent.
Of the purchase price 10 the treasury OF
The United State.
And oswald, accustomed 20 the
--latest" in hosiery. shirts. hats and
othed articles Of apparel, is also a CON
tributOr.
Under the luxury" tax 10 per cent.
is assessed above "a certain figure. An
abbreviated list showing the nontaX-
able price follows:
Cereal beverages containing less than
one-half OF 4 per cent Of alcohol are
taxed IS per cent 0f the purchase
price, grape Juice and other soft
drinks, 10 per cent. Sparkling mineral
and table waters costing more than Ten
cents a gallon are taxed one-afth Of
their price.
Carpets and rugs costing more than
g a yard; picture frames over SO;
trunks, so; valises, travelling bags
suitcases, hat boxes and toilet cases,
B25; purses, pockctbooks and hand
bags, s. 50; portable lighting fixtures,
amps and lamp shades, s25; umbrellas,
parasols and sun shades, 81; fans. 81
house coats, smoking jackets, bath OF
lounging robes, $3.50; mems vests, So
womens hats and bonnets, SIS; mems
and boys hats, So; caps, So; mems
women's, boys and misses shoes, slip
pers and pumps, $40; shoes made for
crippled or deformed persons arc ex-
smpt: neckties, 50; mems and boys silk
stockings and hose, 81; wOmen's and
misses silk stockings, 50; mems shirts
80; paiamas, nightgowns and under
near for both sexes. 50; kimonOs, pet
.icOais and waists, SO.
Any articles included in this lis
which are made OF precious metals. ol
imitation metals. or Of furs or hides
are exempted from the payment OF this
tax. as they are already subjects o
special taxes. Suits. coats and over
coats are also exempt from any tax. loi
cannot evade the silk stockings or hos
tax on the ground that your purchase
are only partial silk. II silk comprises
the major portion OF the hose, you pay
All toilet articles except soaps vii
be taxed one cent for each twenty-five
cents Of the purchase price. Paten
medicines are also exempt.
Evening journal., 1919-04-28
NEWS ODDITIES

WAsHINGTON-Se Secretary Daniels val
liable Alredale dog Is minus a heavy
leather and brass collar today, follow
In a weekend bust" in parts unknown.
he took advantage OF the Secretary's
absence In France TO see the Washing
ton night life and met up with thieves
NEWARK, n. J.--Accused Of being a
common scold," Mrs. Hilegard SWIM
ton Pulled will be placed on trial here.
Nolghbors complained.
NEW YORK-Movies certainy must
be growing shocking. Manufacturers
have decided they cannot tolerate i'm
moral and salacious productions and
have banded together 10 keep 'em dark.
NEW YORK-Salvation bars with
third rails and mahogany, promises to
become the rage. The salvation Army
has gone 10 the rescue with a threat
Of nut sundaes in the renovated places,
which lt viii lease. Bartenders VIII DO
rehired.
Take the short cut 10 Success. which
lies through the WANT AD pages.-Acv
Evening journal., 1919-04-28
$4,000 MORE YANKS
BACK TO H0' ELAND

NEW YORK, April IS. United Press.
More than 1900 officers, enlisted
men. doctors and nurses arrived here
early today on six transports from st.
Naz9ire Bordeaux, Brest and Havre.
The transport Freedom brought t1i2
officers and men of the following base
hospitals: 10Th, 20th, g5tl, SOLh, sd
3sth. isth and 10th; the first trench
mortar battery. the 652d casual COM
pany Of New York and several casual
officers.
Closely following the Freedom were
tho Mlnnesotan, Texan, America, La
Lorraine and Pueblo.
Evening journal., 1919-04-28

system Of govornmet Is an abomlnable
system and ought 20 be put down by
revolution
Ills long arms pointed at the Reds.
but they caught the word revolution,
and hugged it with applause, often re-
peating 10 like something loved.
Prof. Hart stepped farther out on the
Stage. and his words came fast.
''Who wants war; Scott Nearing
wants war, and the people who think as
ne does. Because revolution Is civil war,
and we see the results Of this Kind ~
revolution as has come In Russia,
where"
"Russla. hurray for Russia" cried the
mad galleries, and even those seated on
the stage in back Of the speaker.
Evening journal., 1919-04-28
METHOD D'ST MINUTE
MEN AT BANQUET

At meeting OF the Methodist Episco-
nal Preachers Association, this morn
ing. arrangements were made for ban
Uiets of minute men in the Centenary
campaign. District minute men VIII
5aye a dinner at Kingswood church to-
night and at Madeley church. on We'd
nesday night. Dinners will be arranged
FOR the district minute men at various
other churches during May.
Evening journal., 1919-04-28
J,u ANOTHER DRUG ADDICT.

For being addicted TO the use OF
narcotic drugs in a manner contrary
to the. public welfare. william Sprink'
en- was committed until he IS no Longer
addicted by Judge Churchman ir
Municipal Court this morning.
Dr. G. w. X Forrest testified thai
Sprinkler showed all symptoms II hav-
ing used drug within the past foul
N,oote
Evening journal., 1919-04-28
pIRTUDAY PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs John Grant OF No. i5d
CLAYTON street. gave a party for their
daughter. Marguerite, on Saturday
night. Games, singing and dancinS were
cnioyed. Those present were: Dorothy
Veasev. Rebecca Grove, Margaret Nurn-
herg. Leona Nurnburg, Gladys Gross
Elsie Newberry, Gussie NeWDerry' Mon
lea Kenney. Kathryn Murphy hose NUT
ply. Kathryn Myers, Gertrude moore
Marguerite Grant, Charles Gouert, halpl
Seidel, James Moore and Robert Nahae'
grift
Evening journal., 1919-04-28

Herb Davis, a local baseball player,
recently had a shave 10 the tune Of the
"Arkansaw Traveller" z. J. Duncan
had Mr.. Davis all lathered when NJ. j.
Dillon picked up the nddle. There IS
always a fiddle in the Duncan shop, as
the proprietor repairs them. Those who
are familiar with the well known Ar
kansan musical Offering will realize that
n goes too fast 10 be shaved by 10
Is all right for the straight away places
down the cheek, but for under the chin
and where there arc uneven places in
The surface IL does not flt. Before he
fully realized it. Mr.. Davis was beat
Ing time with both feet, Mr.. Duncan
was shaving him at the rate OF eighty
lhairs TO the note, and a couple Of other
customers were doing the buck and
wing in the corner. In the hospital
Yesterday Mr.. Davis was still a little
weak from loss Of blood In future he
viii be shaved TO the tune Of Aud
Lang syne" or Garry Me Back to Ten
nessee" n
Evening journal., 1919-04-28
UPS REOPEN The
RACIAL QUESTION

CONTINUED from First Page)
ing amendments bearing on principle
are:
The executive council by unanimous
vote may Increase its own membership.
thus opening the way for admission OF
Germany or Russia 10 that body when
Il Is deemed advisable.
A member nation may withdraw from
the league by giving two years notice.
Individual sovereignty is guaranteed
throughout the covenant.
Evening journal., 1919-04-28
WHEN THE BOYS CONE HOME

Remember 10 care for their feet. The Gov
ernment supplied the troops With i,500000
pounds Of powder for the feet, because it
made the men more efficient. They. could
walk twice as far and be comfortable n
they bad some Aliens Foot Ease in each
shoe Try 10 yourself and sec what com
fort you get from this standard remedy.
Ask for Aliens Foot Ease, for tired, aching,
swollen feet, biistcrs and sore spots. sold
~---sru hnrc.
Evening journal., 1919-04-28
IIrITENANT CLOWARD HOME.

Lieutenant Donald B. LIoWdIu' VI 40,
Ai6 North Broome street, has arrived
at his home from France. lie had
been overseas for two years and re-
ceiycd a distinguished service medal
FOR conspicuous services. He IS son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Coward, his
father being connected with the Penn
sylvania railroad in an official ca
pacitv.
Evening journal., 1919-04-28

Dandruff causes a feyerish irritation
OF the scalp, the hair roots shrink,
loosen and then the hair comes out
fast. To stop falling hair at once and
rid the scalp OF every particle OF dan
druff. get a small bottle Of "Dandcrine'
at any drug store for few cents. pour
a little In your hand and rub u into
the scalp. After several applications the
hair stops coming out and you can't
lind any dandrui. Your hair appears
soft, glossy and twice as thick and
abundant. Try iti
Evening journal., 1919-04-28
Look at TOnguei Remove Poisons From
stomach, Liver and
Bowels.

Accept california" Syrup OF Figs
only-look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less laxative or physic for the little
stomach, liver and bowels. Children
love its delicious fruity taste Full
directions for child's dose in each bot
tie Give 1t without fear.
Evening journal., 1919-04-28
DAVIS MANTs NEW TUNE.

Business partnerships will be formed
by the Want Ads
Evening journal., 1919-04-28

When you need help. the Want Ads
VIII bring Il quickly. ADV.
Evening journal., 1919-04-28

Take the short cut 70 Success. which
lies through the WANT AD pages.--Acv
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-02-11
A strest Rallroad Meetins.

A business mems meeting was held 81
the Office of the clerk of courts, South
Paris, Tuesday evening, in regard to the
street railroad situation. About sixty
persons were present, with rather more
from Norway than South Paris, but q
large proportion of the larger Taxpayers
of both villages.
Colonel A. j. Stearns of the Norway
Board of Trade explained the situation
at some length. he was followed by
Hon. Alton Wheeler and Perley r. Rip
ley of South Paris Board of Trade, and
they in turn by B. G. McIntire and Her
man L. Horne of Norway.
The matter was pretty thoroughly dis
cussed and 1t was the sense of the meet
ing that q street railroad between the
villages was necessity. and that the
villages should oppose q discontinusnce
of the road, also the bill before the legis-
lature for dIscontinuance of service and
disposition of franchise.
1t was voted that committee from
each board of trade should be appointed
to take the matter in charge.
Colonel A. j. Stearns was appointed
chairman OF committee from the Nor.
way board and Perlsy F. Ripley from the
South Paris board, with authority to I'll
in the remaining members.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-02-11
Resolutions.

Resolutions on the death of Brother
John Gerrish of Mountain Grange, North
Buckfeld.
whereas, our Heavenly Father In His
wisdom has called to the higher lie
Brother John Gerrish, be 1t
Resolved: That while we are sad
dened by the death Of Brother Gerfish
We bow in submission to the will OF Him
Who doeth all things well.
Resolved: That We IS members OF
Mountain Grange, p. Of a., extend our
sincere sympathy 10 tho family OF the
deceased, who mourn the loss OF nus
band and father.
.nrssd upon our records, copy sent to
the bereavsd family and one to the OK
ford Democrat for publication.
FLoREscE HEALD, Committee
EoLA HOLMES, on
HELEN DUNN, Resolutions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-02-11
Peace League.

The Maine Branch of the Peace League
was organized in Augusta last week.
The aims of the society are set forth In
the following resolutions presented by
W. j. Thompson, South China, Master
of the State Grange, and adopted by the
meeting;
Whereas, the great world war which
has just been fought to victorious con-
clusion by the allied nations has demon,
strated to the people of all nations that
1t is necessary for civilization to prevent
war or perish, and
Whereas, for this purpose It is essen
tisl that there should be created some
common force by q general association
of nations which shall safeguard right as
the first and most fundamental interest
of all peoples and governments, and
which shall afford mutual guarantees of
political independence, territorial integr
ity and permanent peace; therefore
Resolved: That 1t is the sense and con-
viction of this meeting Of citizens Of
Maine in Representative ball at the Capt.
toll assembled, this Goth day of January,
A. D. 1919, that In order that the fruits
of our victory may not be wasted, and
that the auful sacrifices of this great war
shalrpot have been made in vain, there
should be initiated as the primary labor
of the pending peace conference at Paria,
q League Of Nations, composed OF all the
free nations of the world possessing re.
sponsible governments, which shall pro-
vide appropriate machinery for the just
and peaceable settlement OF international
controversies, which shall unite the
potential force OF all agaisnt any nation
that attemps to substitute might for
right, or settle Its disputes by resort to
arms, and which shall aim to promote
liberty and the orderly development of
civilization.
Resolved, further, that copy of this
resolution be transmitted to the Presi-
dent and our senators and representatives
In Congress.
Each county of the state was granted
a committe, that OF Oxford County fol-
lows: Alton c. Wheeler, South Paris,
chairman; Albert j. Stearns, Norway
Young A. Thurston, Andover; E. E.
Rastings, FryeburR; Walter G. Morse,
Rumford; John s. Harlow, Dix6eld.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-02-11
The Old Church on Sumner Hill

The old church on Sumner Hill was
erected in 1919, consequently this 10
It's centennial year. The location was
near the present residence Of the Bar
rett's. The old "town house." school.
house and "powder house" were near
enough to suggest carnal and military
life and make more need of spiritual at
tainments. Here the people generally
attended Sunday services until 1855 when
the old Sanctuary" or "meetipg-honse,"
as 1t was called, was taken down and re-
built several rods nearer the bill top and
near the "Parson Sewall" residence. The
building is still standing and going into
decay. A new church building was
erected in 1888 at East Sumner, and for
several years past no p bile services have
been held in the "Old church on the
HILL" Since the church body was or
ganizsd In 1902 fourteen ministers have
acted as pastors and served from two to
80 years. From 1902 to 1912 there was
no regular church supply. At the last
named date Rev. Samuel Sewall of Bath
was called to the pastorate and served
till 1s45 Then Rev. Simeon Hackett
served six years, followed by Rev. B. G.
Wiley of North Conway, who held the
pastorsie 10 years. Following him were
Revs. Maxwell, Hutchinson, Loriug, Rice,
Hibbard, Miller, Davies, Muttart, Eaton,
Atwood, and the present pastor, Rev. B..
W. Collins. Intermingled are several
who acted as temporary supply for few
months.
Sevsnty.five years ago the Herseys,
c.-.lt. Nr.hc,ooo Koano Uara nr0mi-
nent church families, now not one left in
town to bear the name, "The fathers,
where are they, and the prophets, do
they live foreverP'.
Church attendance was greater then as
It was the only Injecting house" in town.
Now, with less population, there are four
church buildings where services are held.
This church was then generally called
the "old Orthodox" now Congrega.
tional. The writer of this sketch remem-
bers very distinctly the pastors from
"Parson Sewalp' down. Well do we
recollect the cold shivering In wintry
days In that old Sanctuary" with only a
small box stove for warmth. Even the
parsons frequent illusions to q brim'
stone heater later on for the unregener-
ate, failed to keep our toes warm. Well,
those old days have passed, but left their
impress still and, let rs hope, were not
In vain
In visions of the past we see
Those dear old Paints who worshipped there,
And sought for peace and unity,
And steadfast were in faith and prayer.
Their children's children call them blest,
And cherish their sweet mem'ry still
For those old saints have earned their rest,
Who bulls the 'church on Sumner HILL"
SLoCUM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-02-11

Keen Brothers of Sidney, famous
throughout Kennebec county as fox hun
tiers, brought to the State House the 9th.
or day the second bob cat to be killed In
their town within the past ten days.
The last one brought was much larger
than the one brought week before BY
by Mr.. French, as 1t weighed 81 pounds.
Il was an old cat; 90 old that Its teeth
were worn blunt and the flesh was be-
ginning to shrink away from the ivory.
The cat Was treed by the fox hounds Of
the Keens. At the time the dogs were
running loose. Their barking attrected
the brothers, who took their rifles and
went to the place, shooting the Cat. The
bob cat was killed within short dis.
tance Of the young one shot week be-
fore Ut Sidney by Mr.. French.
Disappointed and sick ct heart because
he had no letters from his wife, Private
Harold Kingsbury, unaware of her death
In October, has written bic mother, Mrs.
Charles W. Kingsbury Of Bath to learn
the cause. HAS she gone back on me-"
he innocently asks. "Please sec her at
onceand find ont what 10 the trouble"
he urges, "ior am looking forward to
the Homecoming when I'm going to
meet her and the baby"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-02-11
Another Worthy Call.

The refugees in the eastern countries
are working back toward their natural
life again and their courage and energy
are in every way praiseworthy. The
signing of the armistice frees them, and
the people of the United States have q
really wonderful opportunity to render
q worth while service that will help q
whole race of men, women and children
to take up their place in the world again.
The plan, which is approved and en-.
dorsed by President Wilson, Ex Presi-
dents Taft and Roosevelt, the Secretary
of State and the Secretary Of the Navy
and many other men of prominence in
our country, is to aid these abused and
prosecuted people to return to their
homeland and establish them in homes
with all needed advantages 80 that they
may again become . self supporting
race.
After careful estimates made by men
best qualified to know the facts, and
with the approval of our leaders referred
to, our country has undertake to raise
thirty million dollars which is the small
est sum that can reach the need of these
multitudes who, through no fault Of
their own, but rather by reason OF their
virtues and integrity, have been perse-
euted, forcibly deported, and even tor.
tured and murdered in large numbers
Those who remain cannot be called beg
CARS, but rather the survivors of the
martyrs of race, and four hundred
Thousand of them are children. Only
rarely in a life time Ia there such an
opportunity for real Christian philsn-
throphy.
South Paris Village is asked to give
three hundred dollars for this most
worthy cause and like its generous spirit
in recent months in other calls, it will
again gladly meet its obligation.
The solicitors of our village will plan
to call at each home and place of bust
ness on Monday or Tuesday, the 10th or
18th, and the people are earnestly re-
quested to be prepared and respond gen.
erously to this most worthy cause.
Rev. Mr.. Faulkner has been appointed
local chairman and treasurer and any
person not reached by the soliciting COM
mittee before the 18th of this month is
requested to send or give their contri-
button to him on that date.
THE COMMITTEE.
South Paris, Me-, Feb. 9Th, 1919.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-02-11
Basket Ball.

West Paris, Feb. 3.
Our return game at Norway was play
ed Friday night. West Paris Was de.
featsd by the game of foot ball that
Norway put up. Norway's own sup
porters were disguised at the tackling
and charging put up by their home five.
We agree with Norway that they need Q
real referee in place of the dummy they
use.
The girls game played on the same
floor was excellent and the teams were
evenly matched. Norway girls wor
from West Paris girls 10 to 8.
The return game with the girls will bs
PLAYED at West Paris Feb. 20. B.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-02-11
500 Reward, 500

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there Is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and
acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces of the System thereby destroying
the foundation Of the disease, giving the
patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so much
faith in thu curative power Of Halls
Catarrh Medicine that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t fails
to cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo.
Ohio. Sold by all Druggists. 76c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-02-11
Born.

In Portland, Jan, 80, to the wife Of Ms. George
E. Turner Of Paris Hill, q son, Edward Brown
In Locke's Mills. Feb. ], to the wife OF Wesley
Kimball, daughter. .
In Sumner, Feb. ., to the wife of Alfred R.
Morrill,, daughter, e IL pounds).
In Norway, Jan. 81, to the wife OF Arsene
Blacquiere, q daughter, Mary Louise.
In Mexico, Jan. 20. to the wife or Augustus
Picard, daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-02-11

The February term of Supreme Ju-
dicial Court for Oxford County begins
TODAY Tuesday, with the above officers
In attendance.
It 10 vet too early to predict whether 1t
will be long or short term, but there
are 1923 continued civil cases on the dock
O.; 20 equity cases, and 80 criminal cases.
What disposition is made OF them re-
mains to be seen.
The grand jurors are the same as those
which were to have served in the October
term, and are as follows:
Clarence 8. Alley, Hartford.
Elmer Il. Austin, Buckfeld.
Frank r. Bartlett, Bethel.
Charles Fl. Brett, Oxford.
Aldana Brooks, Upton.
Eben K. Chapman, Paris
George l.. Cushman, WOODSTOCK.
Charles W. Harrington, Fryeburg.
Stuart w. Goodwin, Norway.
Wilson n. Morse, Waterford.
Herbert Moulton. Hiram.
Bernard e. Patterson, Canton.
Frank Perkins, Andover.
Leslie II. Poor. Brownfeld.
II. o. Virgin, Mexico.
Mertice l.. Walton, Dixfeld.
Everett wentworth, Porter.
A. d. Woodrean. Rumford.
A list of the traverse jurors was pub
lished two weeks ago, but was not COM
plete. A revised and complete list Is
published below:
Fred G. Alexander. Denmark.
Ralph A. Bacon, Paris
Charles o. Barrows, Stow.
W. NJ. Chandler. Sumner.
Ralph L. Chapman. Greenwood.
Eugene B. Davis, Rumford.
George r. Davis, Woodstock.
Perien Dudley, Buckheld.
Fred L. Edwards, Bethel.
John C. Files, ST., Stoneham.
Ivory L. Harmon, Canton.
Frank Z. Holmes, Porter.
belmont Frank Holden, Sweden.
Fred ID. Hosmer, Norway.
John r. Howard, Waterford. (Excused)
Almon r. johnson, Brownheld.
Chester II. Lane, Paris.
n. A. LeBaron, Lowell.
Noah Mcdonald, Fryeburg.
Llewellyn w. Ramsell, Bethel
g. W. Richards, Andover.
Clarence Fl. Robinson, Peru.
Albert N. Rowe. Oxford.
Frederick W. Smith, Dixfeld.
Eugene n. SWEET, Norway.
John B. Tardin, Rumford.
wallace ID. Wadsworth, Hiram.
Leon e. Whitman, Hebron.
a. W. whitney, Upton.
II. e. woodward, Mexico.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-02-11
Congregational Seeds.

Congressman Wallace 81. White, Jr.,
of the Second Maine District gives no
lice that his quota Of garden and flower
sseds Ia now available, and those VINO
aesire such should write to him.
The supply is much smaller than 10
PREVIOUS years 20 those Wishing seeds
should apply ut once. -
The Democrat will have limited mum,
bsr Of packages Of both garden ana
fovsr seeds from Mr.. White, which can
be obtained at the Office or will DO sept
b, mall TO those who would take them
a long a. they last.