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Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15

The farm family, because Of Its COM
parative remoteness from the turmoil
and distractions of the city, has wonder
full opportunities to make real home.
Among these opportunities, specialists
of the United States Department of Agri-
culture point out, Is that of beautifying
the farmstesd 80 that 1t may be more
attractive to the occupants. This will
tend to make both young and old more
contented, will add materially to the
enjoyment OF those who pass by, and
incidentally to the selling value Of the
farm.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
Good for tho Owl.

An owl observer saw an owl swal'
low nine field mice, one after another,
and at the expiration Of four hours 1t
swallowed four more mice. The farm
er should take notice Of these facts,
for he can well spare q chicken now
and then for the services thus rem
dered.-Exchange.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
Trademark, az II Were.

Walford wanted to 60 to his Aunt
Addie, but had dirty face.
His mother said: III Aunt Addie
has company she would be ashamed OF
Won with such dirty face"
"Oh, no, she wouldn't; she would just
saw This is one of Margaret's boys "
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
Two Causes Of "Eye Spots" |"

Spots before the eyes are OF two
kinds, namely floating and stationary.
The former is a normal effect from
natural imperfections Of the eye, more
noticeable In case Of digestive distur-
Dances. The stationary spots are a
symptom of cataract, or opacity OF
fbo cyvstalline lens,
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15

A record price Of $l7,7O0 for Guern-
sey COW Was paid at sale OF Guernsey
cattle held at Midlothian, Ills, In con-
nection with the annual meeting of the
National Guernsey Cattle Club.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
$4,000 for Holsteln Cow.

A worlds record price of $50, 900 for q
Holstein COW was paid at the Minnesota
Holateip-F -Friesian sale. The price was
paid by Gustav Pabst, Duisman, Wscon-
sin, for Pabst Korndike Kornfower,
purchased from Fred Pabst, Ooonomo-
voc, Wisconsin. The previous record
was $lS, 400.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
How ovster. Grow Shells.

Young oysters float on the surface
of the water for time, then sink and
fasten themselves to the bottom.
Thus attached, they extract lime from
the water and deposit it as shell about
THAR bodies. /.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
Aureed With Daddy,

Marjorie liked to play in the ground
feed her father mixed up for his
horses. She had been scolded for this
without effect. So one day her father,
catching her in the act, picked her up
and gave her q spanking. As he put
her down he said: "Now, my young
lady, that is just enough Of that
"MeIl say 'tis," came the fearful an
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
Stray Heller.

"a q small stray heifer has been
""anSdering about the roads and fields
-. urn OF Paris Hill for about two
"eexs that the owner can obtain by
rS.g sSoslng property and paying
GEORGE M. ATWOOD.
faris' Maine, June 1, 1870.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15

Mike and Jim are Armour q Co.'s
famous dscoy sheep. Sheep can't be
driven-they must be led, and BY one OF
their own kind. So these two woolly
Judas Iscariots are employed In the
great Chicago packing house Of this con-
Germ to lead their fellows to slaughter.
The two rams ohaperon ono bunch of
mutton chops to the guillotine and then
promtly return for another bunch.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
WANTED.

PsssIs.a.0 a0d az women everywhere TO sell the New
he ~, supreme Accident and Health Policy.
ss c Large indemnisies and Low premium
she can - Soeral liberal agency propositions TOR tnose
oasrarf. sssote sote shetr part or spare time bextor
eeprssss,iner LOT those who win become Full Time
snPf 49, Write for full PARTICULAR.
aansssiss. ooA ~
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15

Potatoes reached their highest price
In the history of the country In Chicago
June 4. New potatoes sold for $1700 9
hundred. weight, or about $7.20 , bushel.
On the same date. In the same city, old
potatoes sold for e6.76 bushel.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15

100000 Broom Handles.
It Is said that 100000 broom han
dies are used annually in the United
States.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
Farm For Sale.
FOR SALE.

=. Al South Paris, s room house, 2
~, Oly and ell, could easily be made
~" SO tenement by finishing rooms in
,;S NC aitlc. Shed and stable, good
We a1sd lot with shade trees, garden
'nG good water. Inquire of
l. n. FARRAR, South Paris,
No. Z. E. FARRAR, Norway.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
FOR SALE.

Good refrigerator, sewing. ma
chine, hair mattress, pillows, chairs
and other house furnishings, includ'
ing several pieces of antique furn''
ture. Apply to
MRS. HALL,
at DIR. Aldrich's, Paris Hill.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
LOST.

LOST.
At Newry Corner, hat pin with
large smoky quartz head. Finder
please communicate with
DEMOCRAT OFFICE,
a7-a4 South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
WANTED.

Agents in every town and city IN tSs S1s Trsssrni
mo- mon.ny y. man women and children. Commerciai
ns,eies sss for Empoyers Indemnity CSrperaon, S"1.
Kansas CITY Cspisa, sIS0S So1i Psas Pnls or whole
chance TO help reduce sne :s,on ~ n eannos be du-
,.i,csssd nIne 10 Maine. Experience Unnecessary
fibersl commission. Address
80. Richmond. Maine.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15


Mass, within six months Inc oae'ie
cruiser Lexington, combining IN
deeree unequalled by any ship OF war
now built or building the qualities OF
nowerful armament and high speed.
has taken form in drawings and
awaits the arrival Of materials to De
advanced from the hands OF the ar
chitect to those Of the builder.
Temporary removal OF the rresn
fish inductry, recently inauguated IN
Rockland, Me-. by the East Coast
Fisheries Company. to rs plant In
Cane Breton, N. 8. as the result OF a
threatened strike by the Fish Hand
,er,s Union, is intmated by General
Manager Walter ]. Rich. As an earn
est Of the company's intention to re-
sIst the unions demands. 1t was stated
that steam trawlers Heron and Cur
lew. each carrying about S0o.ooo
pounds. had been ordered to Gaouces'
ter to discharge their fares.
An uninstructed delegation will rep
resent Vermont at the Democratic ma
tional convention in San Francisco
The delegates were selected without
contest at the state convention in Rut'
land. The delegates -at-large are ]
In Jackson Of Burlington. Henry c
Brislon of Rutland. Fred C. Martin
of Bennington and DR.. e. H. Bailey o.
Barre. District delegates elected were
Howard E Shaw of Stowe, L. W
Watcher of Windsor, John B. F4aila
gan OF Proctor and H C. Shu-tleh o
Montpelier.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
ASKS 30 YEAR PENALTY
Government Demands That Grover Cleveland BergdOll Get Long Term for Descrtion During War Tilnc

New York, March 17.-When the court-martial of Grover Cleveland Bersdo1. wealthy young Phi1adel- phian, charged with desertion because of his alleged failure to report for military service under draft was re- stunned on Governors Island today his counsel announced that no defense would be offered, as it believed the government had failed to establish it's case. The defense then rested.
 Tie announcement came as d great surprise to the prosecution. D. C. Gibboney, chief counsel for the de- fense, asked the court to state. the limit of punishment if the accused pleaded guilty, but the request was refused
 Lieutena nt-Colonel Charles C. Cres- son. trial judge advocate, in his argu- ment to the court, asked that d sc!I- tence of 30 years Imprisonment he imposed upon the defendant. He de- clared that Bergdolrs offense was committed in time of war and that he was subject to wartime regulations,
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
Eighth. in Berlin,

London, March 17.-Machine gun lring was heard in Berlin between II md 12 o'clock last night, says a mes age to the Exchange Telegraph Co. pday from the German capital . During the day a detachment of oldiers passed through the Brunnen- Hrasse, headed by a band playing Hell dier I'm Siegerkranz.' Work nen immediately charged the troops md a skirnish ensued in which a lumber of men were killed and others wounded, the messa ge adds. = At Spandau 69 persons, nearly all ySorkmen, were reported killed and he fighting is continuing.
 The correspondent reports that big trucks ae constantly passing through he streets loaded down with armed oldiers who point their, guns in the 6rection of the sidewalks.
 The message reiterates the report hat Field Marshal von Hindenburg lad sent a telegram to Dr. kapp ask ng him to resign immediately if the Nd government agree to hold new aections.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
Bloody Clashes Reported.

Paris, March 1.-The news that ame through during the night from Berlin and other German points tell ng of sanguinary clashes at Essen, F5rtmund, Leipsic, Mannheim, Frankfort and Brunswick, together with Q report that a council of work hen had assumed power at Chem htz, has given the impression here hat there is more to be feared from revival of the Spartacan movement han from the activities of the Kapp government in Berlin.
 According to the latest dispatches he military movement has resulted .h bloodshed in 24> German towns. The Spartacans are reported to have risen in Dresden where a clash with Toops is declared to have resulted in ! casualty list of 100 dead and 300 rounded. Fighting in Breslau, Ham, burg and Kiel also is reported.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
MSLIRGENT GOVERlVlNENTM
 BERLIN DECIDES 70 RETIRE
WOOD IS OPPOSED TO
 EXCESS PROFIT TAXES
Candidate Aims to Encour' age American Business
 At Home and Abroad.

Redfield $. D., March 17.-The excess profits tax and certain other taxes must be eliminated because they are "paralyzing initiative at q time when we need it. General Leonard Wood declared in an address heEe today. The war debt, he said, should be distributed over a longer period of years in order to assist the development of American business through Iessening it's present burdens.
 American business, both at home and abroad, must be encourag ged if it is to meet English competition, he said. Reciting his experiences in Cuba and the Philippines, General Wood advocated general teaching Of the Spanish. language to prepare American salesmen to enter the South American markets.
 'tWe must not be afraid of encour- aging good business, no matter how big it is,'' he said, in part. 'In re- cent years the opinion has grown in people that big business is bad busi- ness and should be suppressed. No matter how big a business is. if it is good business, it should be encour- aged.
 America. has been developed af- most wholly by private initiative and we must continue this policy under wide governmental regulat tion for onr future development. The nation- alization of industry would mean the paralysis of private initiative and lead to national decadence."
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
MAY JOIN FACULTY.
Rev. Charles DinSmorc of Waterbury,
 Wanted at Yale.

Waterbury. March 1.-The Rev. Charles A. Dinsmore. D. D., to whom has been offered q lectureShip in Yale Divinity school wit h professorial rank stated to-day that he is considering the offer and will announce his decision at the proper time.
 pr. DinSnOrc has been pastor of the First church of this city for | years. coming here from South Bos- ton, Mass. He is a graduate of Dart mouth college and Yale Divinity school. He is widely known in h:- erary circles as the author of several authoritative works on Dante.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
WOULDN'T PAY FARE
Passenger on Train Beats Conductor After He Passes His Station While AsIeep-FGned in Mcriden Court.

Meriden, Marcn 17.-Michael Bar tholomew, 24, of 22 Wood street. Waterbury, was fined $40 by the police court today on charges of as- sault and evading railroad fare. He fell asleep travelling between Bridge port and New Haven and when awakened by Conductor Jacob Zeir- finger, of West Haven. leaving New Haven, he is alleged to have refused to pay his fare and to have punched and kicked the conductor He was arrested when the train got here as 2:11 o'clock this morning.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
N. DAKOTA BLIZZARD
 WORST IN 30 YEARS
Five Known Dead and Thousands or Dollars Damage to Property Is
 Toll of Great storm.

Bismarck, x. D., March 17.-Five known dead and thousands of dollars damage to property was the toll Of the two-day blizzard which swept this state-the worst in more than 50 years. The storm early today was re- ported to be gradually subsiding. with temperatures sinking.
 One girl gave her life to save her sister and brother, while the h2roic effort of another yonth proved futile and he and his three brothers per ished on the prairies during the storm.
 When their sleigh was wrecked near Center by the wind. Hazel Miner. aged Is. took off her coat and wrapped it and blankets around her small brother and sister. For 2t hours they lay in the snowdrifts be fore they were found by searching parties Hazel was dead, but her ac- ton in bundling up the little ones saved their lives
 AAdolph WohIka. son of Gust wohlka, a farmer living Laear Ryder. made a gallant attempt to, .20ing sistance to his three brothers when the team of horses he was driVinss home died from exhaustion. After making his three brothers as com fortable as possible he set out for help. Twenty-four hours later his father found him and the other three children frozen in deep snowdrifts.
 Virtually no freight trains were running in this state today and pas senger service was slow. Two Great Northern trains were stuck in the snow near MinOt.
 Reports from Devils Lake said that there were snow banks from 20 to 3o feet deep between there and Minot.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
SHOT IN THE BACK
ChicagO'S Labor War Breaks Out Anew With Murder of Enright's Aide-POlicc Have Clues.

Chicago. March 1T.-Chicago's la bor war, dormant since the murder of Maurice "Mossy' Enright on Febru- ary 8. broke out again today with the finding of the body of Joe Hurley, la bur leader. and Enright lieutenant, Iy- ing in the street on the south side "ba dlands.''
 Hurley had been shot in the back, dying instantly.
 A trail of blood led from the body to a nearby saloon noted as a gather ing place for labor leaders.
 Hurley was a pal ot Sonny Dunn. brother-in-law Of Enright. who re- gently forfeited his bonds in grand larceny case and disappeared.
 Frank N1cQuade, owner of the sa- loon to which the blood trail led, and John Cronin his bartender were arrested and are being held incom- municado.
 Police also are hunting the owners of a coat found spread over the body and of a hat lying nearby. Both men are known.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
SLAYER ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
 CUTS THROAT IN NEW YORK

Late this afternoon the police de- partmcnt was advised that George Evans, whose wife's IifeIess body was found in n trunk at their home on West Main street this morning. had attempted suicide i'll hotel in New York this afternoon.
 Details of his suicidal act were not securcd but the New York police said that the man had cut his throat and was in very serious condition. Taken to Bellevue hospital, Evans told the story of his dastardIy act. According to the New York police, the slayer told how he had tied a rope around his wife's neck and had placed her body in a trunk. He claimed he did not know whethor or not she was dead.
 The police here were not advised as to whether Evans gave any rca- son for his terrible act,
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
LABOR IN POLITICS.
Will Try to Elect Friends and Defeat
 Enemies.

Washington, March 17.-Local committees which are to conduct or ganized labor's campaign for the defeat of it's enemies and the cleo tion of its friends" will be organized over the country March P, it was an nounced today at headquarters of tho American Federation of Labor.
 On the same day President Comp CTS will address the New Jersey leg islature in opposition to anti-strike and compulsory arbitration legisla- tiOn.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
YALE DOCTOR TESTIFIES.
Dr. C. J. Bartlett Called in On HOp-
 croft Murder Trial.

New Haven. March 17.-Dr. c. J. Bartlett, of Yale Medical school. was the chief witness at the trial of Will liam NJ. Jones, charged With the murder of Mrs. E,sthe Hopcroft to- day. His testimony had to do With microscopic examinations of exhibits offered by the government These exhibits were handll errhiefS, bed clothing, garments, etc. on which various stains have been pointed out by the state.
 Former Judge Williams of Derby sat on the bench with Judge Greene today.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
Kapp Regime Fails to Gain
 Sufficient Control and = Ebert Forces Still Hold
 Sway.
MEANTIME RADICALS
 ARE GETTING ACTIVE

The kapp administration at Berlin, realizing the futility of attempting to hold the reins of power has decided to give up it's short lived dictatorship At o'clock this afternon Chancellor kapp decided to resign, according to official advices from the German cap dtal.
 Expressions of confidence in the Dspeedy restoration of the Ebert gov ernment to complete control come from the headquarters of that gov ernment in Stuttgart. Minister of Defense Noslle is quoted as declaring he expected with the aid of his troops to secure the return of normal con- ditions in six or eight days.
 Radicals Assert Themselves.
 Meanwhile, however, the forces of extreme radicalism are asserting Themselves in various German cen ters. There are increasing Spartacan disorders and growing efforts among the radicals of possibility of utilizing the present disturbed conditions to establish soviet rule.
 The list of killed reported from numerous German towns and cities in clashes between demonstrators and ,rroops Is mounting into the hundreds.
 There has been no direct confirma- ton of Tuesday nights reports Of 400 killed in a bonlbardment of Kiel by & warship but there are apparently veracious reports of 100 Killed and 300 wounded at Dresden, probably more than 100 killed in Berlin suburbs and the killing of from a half dozen to a wore of persons in others of the A r more German centers where flashes have been reported
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
Wood Men in Control.

St. Paul, March 17.-Delegates pledged to- the candidacy of Leonard Wood were in control of the Ramsey county republican convention here to- day and succeeded in defeating the Johnson and Lowden delegations on the first important tests of strength. Wood forces with a majority of the total delegates named the credentials committee and elected Herbert Kel- Ter chairman of the convention.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
MILWAUKEE GROWS FAST
Now Has Population of 457, JAY, an
 Increase of S329O

Washington, March 17-Population statistics for 1920 announced today by the census bureau included:
 Milwaukee, 457,147, an increase of S3,290 22.3 per cent over 1910. Moline, H., 30.709, increase 6,510. or 26.9 per cent. Wausau. Wis. 1S.661, increase 2.101, or 12.7 per cent. Mo- berly. Mo-. 12,7S9. increase 1866 or I'll per cent. Oswego. N. Y. 23,626. increase 250. or II per cent. Char lottesville. Va, 10,6SS. an increase Of 2,923. 59.0 per cent over 1910.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
WILSON IS PHOTOGRAPHE.D
His Guards Permit Him to Bt
 Snapped" For First Time.

Washington, March 17.-PhotoEra- phers were permitted to take their first pictures of President Wilson to- day since his return from his western trip last September. The president was photogra as he left the White House grounds on his fifth automobile ride sinSe he went to bed ill October al very sick man."
 The president was accompanied on his ride today by Mrs. Wilson and Rear Admiral Grayson.% his physician.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
WOULD SUCCEED BANkHEAD.

Bilnin Gham. Ala. March 17.-F'or- mer Governor Enlmet O'Neal today announced his candidacy to succeed the late senator Bankhead on a. plat- form declaring for the sale of light wines and beer and for ratification of the peace treaty with reservations ito safeguard American rights.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17

care for Il canary bird. Had he suspicious the fact that the woi wearing apparel was about the would have attracted his attel but this slipped his notice.
 The Decd Discovered.
 shortly after o'clock this Il ing, Mrs. Powell entered the El sleeping room and her attention attracted at once to the clothes tered about. On the dresser welI hairpins, and corsets of the wd Thinking it strange that Mrs. I should go out and leave these tl she became suspicious. In the| ner of the room stood trunk, \ contained few articles and was ordinarily light Mrs. Fl said she moved the trunk and was unusually heavy. She bd frightened, and running from house, she notified a neighborl Puzzo, who returned to the l PuzZo who came 10 the Powell said. advising that she d the police. This was done, Sandl cers Thomas Woods and Nil Brophy hastened to the scene.
 The trunk as the officers foul was covered with some sort fancy cloth. It was securely ped down, but was not locked, opening the trunk, the officers the top containcr. and lifting thi they found the body. which was cred with T long coat worn byI murdered woman.
 Was Stran%Ied 10 Death,
 Examination showed that woman had been strangled, vii piece of rope. and the body ll in the trunk There was no yI signs of any struggle, and the had the appearance of we'll place. On top of the bed wei few playthings of the little boJ gether with his hat. Other wJI apparel were all in their place. \ the house was clouded with asj this morning. the little cd warblcd merrilly oa in the cIla| of death.
 Police on the Scene
 Detective Sergeants A. T. Ricl
 
 son and Theodore Johnson and William J. Rawlings were onI scene early and made prelimj examination. Medical ENaminer| terman Lyon viewed the renlainI gave permission for the renoyI the body to the undcrtaking Il of NJ. J. Kenney X Company.
 an autopsy was performed this' ternoon by pr. Henry x. CostelI Coroner !. C. Calhoun's office
 Victim Young Woman Mrs. Evans. the slain womanI not attained her goth birthdayl though she was a bride of five | She was the daughter of Mrs. " ! Ordner of Ill Columbia street, a; survived by her mother and father, three sisters, Mrs. A1be,I Powell, Mrs. Elizabeth F'leisc and Mrs. Hannah Weber, all brother, John Ordner. When fl years old. she went to ColoraI vist relatives. and while there shJ Evans and married him. She| turned to this city to visit her rnI in June, and was joined by herI band in August. She was of a q full disposition, with touc1 romance interminSled. During| time that the Cormican P1ayers| the boards at the Lyceum thd she was a frequent attendant att formances, and when an opportI came for local amateurs to appe| the company, Mrs. Evans acce| taking part in ''N'ery Good Ed
 Husband Is Wc>tcrner. Evans. the alleged murderer, years old of medium build. to coming to this city, he W; miner. this fact being shown certificate of membership if} miners union in Colorado. VI adorns the wall at his home his arrival here, he worked for
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17

Minneapolis, March 17.-Suppor- ters of Hiram Johnson for president took control of the Hennepin county republican convention here today named new county committee and elected State Senator Arch Coleman who has been opposed by Wood state organization as county chair man