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Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15

Mrs. Benson Norton OF Bangor with
her little daughter ID spending . vaca-
ton with her parents, Mr.. and Ars. Z.
A. Herrick.
Nyron Bryant has finished his course
at Shsw's Business College and has re-
turned and 10 iu bis fathers store.
Mrs.. W. r. Chapman has been In town
at her home for the past week.
Mrs. Paul Thurston has . little son
born March 6. All are rejoicing.
Wade Thursron ID much better.
Mise Gertrude Bailey has gone to Glen
Cove to visit Miss Bisckington, who was
formerly our music teacher.
Mrs. j. U. Purington has sold her
store and contents to party said to be
from South Paris.
A new store was opened under the
Odd Fellows Saturday evening, March
II, under the management Of b. P. Holt
and the name of Bethel Outlet Co. A
great sale was beginning Saturday last
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Herrick were In
Portland recently and attended the auto
show.
Miss Bauer Of the Congress of Mothers
and Parent Teacher Association gave an
Interesting and instructive talk In the
grammar school room Friday, Feb. %.
The next meeting comes March IA at the
same place. 1t Is to be hoped that many
will come and will make these meetings
success. Miss Bauer spoke very en-
Enthusiastically about the helpful work OF
the parsntteacher associations, that
they stimulated interest in the needs OF
the school and helped bring . better
understanding between schools and par
ents.
Rev. c. L. Wheaton was In Bryant's
Pond recently to assist In conducting the
special meetings which were held there.
William Van Den .Kerckhoven, who
has been attending Northeastern Col.
lege, has returned home to spend some
time.
Friends OF John Swan and D. G. Con-
roy are glad to learn that they have left
the hospital In Portland and are ct home
and able to be out.
Mrs. Fred Chandler of Auburn spen,
Q day with her parents recently.
The W. c. T. u. met with Mrs. God.
win last Tuesday, The subject of the
meeting was Christian citizenship. Mrs.
Acnenoacn gave most Interesting pa
per upon this subject.
There have been for q number OF
weeks at the Congregational Ladies'
Club series of talks by Mrs. A. E. Her
rick on some part of her travels which
she made years ago. March Sd she took
mp Westminster Abbey, giving us eI-
tended views of the abbey. Much knowl.
edge of history was evident In telling
about the different kings who were
buried there, as also at the poets corner.
On the 10th Mrs. Herrick took up the
two castles, "Wsrwick" and "Kenil-
WORTH" and described then at some
length. We hope to have more of these
talks In the near future. There were "a
people at the last club, and piano duet
was given and vocal solo, which were
much appreciated.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
Peanuts Gain In Popularity.

More than 100000 acres in this
country were planted with peanuts
last year. The demand for them Is
increasing by leaps and bounds. They
are one Of the most nutritious foods
known to man. one pound Of them
(shelled) containing nearly half a
pound of fat and a quarter Of pound
Of protein, both high grade and read
lily digestible. For running the body
machine they are three times as eff.
cient as an equal weight Of beef and
five times as efficient as an equal
weight Of eggs.
Peanuts yield a sweet wholesome
cooking oil. A bushel Of them In the
shell will produce a gallon Of oil.
Many lard substitutes now sold and
popular are peanut oil converted into
q solid fat.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
Hebron.


A large number of students attended
the track meet at Bowdoin Saturday.
A poverty socisble was held at ths
Home Saturday evening.
Prof. Grover from Bowdoin has beer
secured a. q teacher here, which relieves
Mrs. Fred Pottls who has been helping
out since DR.. Sargent's illness.
Mr.. C. B. Hawkes. of Boston made 9
short visit to Miss Tripp recently.
The funeral Of Mrs. Fred Marshall was
not held at Grange Hall as reported last
week, but at her late residence. The
burial was In cemetery near Grange Hal
and We understand memorial services
were held by Hebron Grange in the hal
at recent meeting.
At the all.day meeting Of Hebron
Grange Wednesday, the 9th, the "a new
members were given the Sd and 4th de-
grees. A harvest dinner was served
and the entertainments consisting Of ad
dresses, music, etc., was very interest
ing. A large number were present but
the day was q dark and unpleasant one
Mrs. Fred Bickford has gone to Gardi
ner and Wsterville to visit relatives.
Mrs. Fred Sturtevsnt has just bought
200 one day old chicks which she is car
ing for In q heated brooder.
Fred Gurney has crew cutting wood
for next winter.
1t looks now as though shedding wal
about gone for this winter. The three
days fog With some pouring rain hal
taken the most OF the snow.
Dsering High School gained az to
decision over Hebron Academy in . de
bate st Hebron Friday evening. Tbt
question was: "Resolved, that the fed
eral government should adopt an immi
grafton policy toward China and Japar
similar to that applied to Immigrant
from Europe" Hebron defended ,ht
affirmative and Deeripg the negative
The Hebron speakers were Charles
LaRocca and George Neal; the Deeriuf
speakers, Adelbert Googins and Edward
Fletcher. The judges were A. G.. Sta
Piles, editor of Lewiston journal; Prof
N. G. Hannay, Colby College; and Prin
Is. ]. Rswson, Mexico.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
Wilson's Mills.
Mrs. Hattie Bennett was q gueat q

Mrs. Hattie Bennett WAS gueat oi
Mrs. z. s. Bennett recently.
Mise Iva Littlehale has returned from
Auburn, where she Was guest OF her
brother, +. B. Littlehale, and her aunt
Mrs. Z. 81. Brooks.
r. A. Storey who has been laid or
for several weeks with tonsilitis IL able
| to be out OF doors again.
Miles Epstein was In town the past
week collecting bills and with bis usual
line of goods.
A. W. Hart and four Of his sons are
working for n. D. Sturtevant.
Clinton Bennett 10 having bis years
supply of wood sawed By gasoline
power.
D. 8. Fox who has been working foE
the Androscoggin Reservoirs Company at
Axiscoos Dam, was taken suddenly and
seriously; III Sunday week. DR..
Twombly Of Colsbrook prescribed Tor
him. He will enter the st. Louis hos
pital at Berlin soon for treatment.
Mrs. Charles Ridley took her little
daughter to Berlin for medical advice.
She WAS accompanied By Mrs.. Norman
McRas.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
Norvay Town Meeti6q.

The town meeting in Norway was
more largely attended than any previous
gathering Of the kind In the history OF
the town, the women taking an active
interest In 1t.
The question OF school accommoda-
tions az to whether a new high school
building should be erected or an sddi.
ton be built to the present structure
was referred to q committee composed
of the school board with E. s. Cum.
mings, B. G. McIntire, L. NJ. Carroll
and Mrs. Cora Cummings.
A copmittee consisting Of d. w.
Brown, A. j. Stearns, w. G. Consry and
DR.. B. F. Bradbury was appointed to In.
vestigate the erecting of memorial tab
let for Norway ex-service men.
1t was voted to build cement bridge
over Tapnery Brook on Main Street At
an expense not to exceed S2050 ~ the
towns share.
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Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
DON'T BE M1sLED
South Paris Citizens Should Read
and Heed This Advice.

Kidney trouble is dangerous and often
fatal.
Don't experiment with something new
and untried.
Use tested kidney remedy.
Begin with Doan's Kidney Pills.
Used in kidney troubles 30 years.
Recomme ended here and everywhere.
A South Paris citizens statement
forms convincing proof.
It's local testimony-it can be inves'
tigated.
Mrs. L. E. Monk. Pleasant Street, says:
II suffered dreadfully from infamma.
ton of the bladder and couldn't get
much relief. It was evident my kidneys
we're disordered as my back panied me
and nv feet and ankles became swollen.
Doan'e Kidney Pills, which got at the
Howard Drug Co., gave ME fine results
Almost Immediately got relief from the
Inflammation and as my kidneys were
strengthened the other ailments LETT.
Now, use Doan's only as needed and
am always able to depend on them for
relief"
Price 6Oc, at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Monk
had. Foster Milburn Co., Mrs., Buffalo
w
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
Better Weather Forecasts.

Weather forecasts for months ahead
will be possible within few years as
a direct result Of solar observations,
X. NJ. Stewart. assistant director OF
the Dominion observatory, told the
Royal Astronomical Society Of Canada.
The sun Is the great influence over
varying weather conditions On the
earth, and recent observations Of 1t
have led to the belief that observa-
tories will be able to predict with ac-
curacy the general trend Of weather
for six months or even year ahead,
he said.
To be able to foretell the amount
of precipitation and the general.
temperature for several months in
advance may take 90 or even 100
years Of observation, he added, but
expressed the confidence Of the OBJ
servatory that this end would be
reached.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
Hasf Sumner.

Quite . number OF the lady voters 1T
tended the town meeting which wss q
quiet, harmonious gathering. The total
sppro priations we're q little less than last
year, but with che state tax increased %
IL probably win be the tax rate cannot
be much less.
Henry W. Cobb Ii preparing to 60 to
Ksnnsbunk, where be has purchased .
farm.
East Sumner 10 assuming its usual
spring appearance Of big lumber yard.
Some S25 10 $50 thousand feet OF lumber
will be cut out.
Mr.. and Mrs. David R. Coles, who
have spent the winter 10 Cincinnati,
Ohio, are on their way east, now stop.
ping In Massachusetts,.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
The appropriations are as follows:
mrs, Florence A. KimbaII, !,

On Thursday evening about 8 O'Clock,
just a. she was about to 20 on to the
street, Mrs. Florence A. Kimbsll suf-
fered . shock Of apoplexy, from which
she did not recover, dying about II
O'Clock the same night. She had been
in her usual health, the shock coming
without warning.
Mrs. Kimball was born In South Wa.
terford March IA. 1847, the daughter Of
Calvin and Maria A. (Billings) Hough.
ton. She received her education at
Bridgton Academy, and taught school
for several years.
In 1865, she married Alfred 8. Kimball
OF Waterford. They lived in that town
where Mr.. Kimball practioed law until
1882 when they moved to Norway, which
has since been her home. Mr.. Kimball
died In 1915.
She was member OF the UnIversalist
church, of Mount Hope Rebekah Lodge
and . charter member Of the Barton
Reading Club.
She leaves one son, Merton L. Kim
ball, and one grandson, Houghton Kim
ball, both Of Norway, beside . host Of
friends.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
May Combine Lansuasea

It will be Of interest not only r
students of philology In general but tt
anyone who has wondered why Nor
way, Denmark and Sweden waste sc
much time through having three differ
ent languages to know that Adolf No.
reen, long professor Of philology al
Upsala, has started movement tc
bring the three languages more close
ly together. His task is stupendous
but since he Is a philologist himself be
may usher In the day when q drama
written by a Dane can be played In
Stockholm without being translated.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
West BuckfieId.

Mrs. Linton Of Berlin, N. H., is here
visiting her mother, Mrs. Ann Mason,
and sistsr, Mrs. Fred Bennett, and fam
lily.
Mrs. Fred Bennett 10 In poor health
and under the doctors care.
Miss Evelyn Buck Of Sumner Hill hai
been . recent guest at Isaac Turner's.
Harry Buswell and family are soon to
move to j. G.. Richards.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. n. Cooper and Mr..
and Mrs. c. W. Cooper attended New
Century Pomona ut Buckfleld Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Cooper returned
from Waterford Saturday night.
Mrs. Mabel Coates came to A. 8. Halls
the first Of this week.
Fourteen members of the chain gang
met ut 8. e. Briggs Sunday evening.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15

A stranger frequenting the state house
during the past week would hardly
gather the impression that the legis-
iators were beginning to figure on how
many more weeks would be required to
close up the business of the session,
though such 10 the case. The corridors
and committee rooms have been crowd
cd with people In attendance on the
hearings, and some members have been
called In three directions ut once by
hearings on that number OF committees
on which they are serving.
Though there Is something of list of
hearings for the present week, IL 10 like
~ that the past week was the last OF the
big hearings, and after this week there
viii be but few committee bearings OF
any kind. Some of the real hard work
of the session, Of another kind, will then
be In order.
On Thursday Governor Baxter ap-
pcarsd before the legislature In joint
convention to give message on state
finances. which was In some respects
unusual. It Ia not unusual, indeed IL
NAV almost be said 10 be customary, for
the governor to warn the legislature
against extravxgance and counsel econo-
nv In general terms; but Governor Bxx-
ter went further and took up frankly
and fearlessly In detail . number Of mat
tsrs In which savings might be effected,
particularly along the line Of cutting
ont proposed new construction. He
recommends limiting the tax rate for
the present year to Ia mills, and for
psxt year to S Ia mills. This 10 . con-
siderable reduction from the rate OF Q
mills for each year estimated by the
budget committee.
It seems TO be the general Impression
that Governor Bsxter's proposed pro-
gram reduces the appropriations atleast
= FAR - can bs done without heaping
up trouble for future legislatures, and
that ths chances are against the legisla-
ture accepting his suggestions In full.
Al reported by the committee on ways
and bridges, the bill to free the Dixfeld
and Peru toll bridge provides for the
payment OF twenty I've thousand dollars
70 be made In the following amounts:
stste, $3.50; county Of Oxford, q. 500;
town OF Peru. $4,000; town Of Dixhsld,
q, ,750. i
Estimates on the time OF adjournment
lrs April 1st and April Sth, with the
10 favor OF the Later date.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
Kenerson.Farnum.

On Wednesday evening at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Farnum were
united In marriage Richard A. Farnun
and Miss Alice Kenerson, both OF Nor
way.
Rev. G. Howard Newton OF the Bsp
tist church performed the ceremony
using the single ring service. A few
relatives were present. Refreshments
were served.
The bride was gowned In white sill
poplin trimmed with white beads. She
carried mixed piDks.
Both young people have many friends
In town. They will reside for the pres
ent with Mr.. Farnum's parents.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
Another piscoverer.

In an old Spanish geographical work
on America published In 1852 by Fran
cesco Lopez de Gomera, a priest OF
Sevilla, 1t Is mentioned that Labrador
was reached for the first time by
party of Norwegian sailors piloted by
John Scolvus or Jon Skolp in 1476.
The announcement was made for the
first time some years ago, but 1t was
greeted with skepticism that Colum-
bus had been anticipated on the Amer
ican shorts by any but Left Ericsson,
but recently additional evidence has
shown that Columbus visit to this
country was antedated by Scolvus by
20 years and steps are being taken to
urge the formers claims for honors.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15

Tempus fugits oil right. Scarcely q
dsy but what one hears of the passing
of something once dear to the human
heart. Now 1t Is the "bronco buster" /"
simply because there are no more bron.
cos to "bust." The wild horses that
once covered our western plains are
gone, with only an occasional straggler
out in Arizona perhaps-not worth
while to catch and train. Very soon
this interesting parsonage will live only
In tho tales, the oils and the bronzes Of
Frederic Remington.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
Alike.
Alike.
Tho head of ope of the departments

The head Of one Of the departments
n a certain downtown store Is in
>lined to be plump. SbE spends a great
deal of time and also money IN re-
iucing, and as she calls it grooming
and dressing so that I look more
lender than really am"
Now, the janitor Of the store is
arge, fat colored woman, who has
never heard Of reducing, and whose
dresses are built on even more ample
lines than her figure. Also she Is very
fond of the head of this department.
The other day when she happened TO
he near her she noticed that she
seemed rather tired. "Oh, Miss T."
the old janitor exclaimed, do sit
down and rest minute. Most Of these
people don't understand how you feel.
It just takes us avoirdupoises women
20 understand each others feelings
indianapolis News.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15

Quite delegation from here attended
New Century Pomona at Buckfsld March
%.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Barthwick, who
have been at G. N. Keene's this winter,
have gone to Lewiston.
Mrs. P. G. Heald is On the sick list.
The snow 10 settling fast. Very little
tssming 10 being done now.
Mrs. Ella Dunn of West Sumner ID
working for G. N. Keene.
Mr.. and Mrs. 81. Morse have been Wis.
iting their son, W. T. Morse, at Liver
more.
o. L. Varney is at home from Sumner.
Mrs. r. j. Warner has been suffering
with muscular Rheumatism In her arm.
C. L. Mason is in poor health this win
ter.
Eta Ksene is visiting relatives at
South Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator de bonis
non of the estate Of
DANA e. BEAN, late of Milton Plantation,
In the County of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. AL persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased
are desired to present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested to
make payment Immediately.
HARRY NJ. SHAW, South Paris, Maine.
February %, 1921. Ills
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
How's This ,

We, offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
Tor any case Of Catarrh that cannot <be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
five years, and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces. expelling the Pol
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for q short time you will see g
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine at once and get rid Of catarrh. Send
for testimonials. free.
F. ]. CHENEY q CO.. Toledo Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
Here and There.

The women OF Oxford County took
an active part In the recent town meet
ings. In some seventeen towns Of the
county women were elected to tfice.
Fifteen women were elected on school
boards. Two towns elected women
clerks and FIVE towns elected women
treasurers. A good showing for the
beginning.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
North Buckfield.

Lester Kicker and family took . trip
to Lewiston by auto Friday.
Heald Bros. have started their mill for
spring saving.
Mrs. Preston Hsald 10 quite poorly.
Benjamin Gerrisb bas the sympathy
OF friends In the place In the loss Of bis
wife.
The little son Of Hersey Warren, who
has been very sick, is much better.
Mrs. Rozetts Warren is suffering from
rheumatism iu her left arm.
Raymond Dunn is working for his
brother Peoley, who has been sick the
past fortnight.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Norway National Bank.
Central Maine Power Co.
Brown. Buck q Co.
4. J.. Merchant.
Eastman a Andrews
w. j. Wheeler D Co.
Silo For Sale.
Notice OF Appointments,
Insurace Co. Of North America.
Has Your Horse the Scratches
c. W. Bouksr.
For Sale.
Loaf
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
us Should Worry.

he was 4 Wise man that said that
he hadn't time TO worry. In the day.
time he was too busy and at night he
was too sleepy.-The Black and ka'
eenta (New Concord, ohiol.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
orlalnaI atlmarIeIe |.

The word Is said to have been
adopted as a name for q certain kind
Of nonsense rhyme because IN old
song current In Ireland. which had the
same verse construction. contained
the place name Limerick"
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15

TERMS .-Sl.s 50 year II paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise ts.oo year. Single copies CENTS.
ADvERrrsxNrNrs: All legal ADVERTISEMENT
ara given three consecutive Insertions FOR $l-oO
per Inch In length Of column. Special con-
tracts made with local. transient and yearly
advertisers.
jon PRINTING New type, rass presses, electric
power, experienced workmen and low prices
combine TO make this department Of our ousi-
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner? Bitter
taste7 Compilation sallow7 Liver perhaps needs
waking mp. Doan's Rcgulets for bilious attacks.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
SINGLE COPIES.

single copies Of TEE DEMOCRAT are ave cents
each. They WIN be mailed on receiptof price by
the publishsrs or for the convenience OF patrons
sinele COPIES Of each Issue have been placed on
sAle as the following places In the County:
South Paris, Howard's Drug Store
Stevens Pharmacy.
NS4Gay, Moves Drug Store.
stones Drug Store.
A. L. Clark Drug Co.
Buckneld. A. L. Newton, Postmaster.
Paris Hill, Mrs. Maud AndreWs, foss
Once.
West Paris. Ssmnel T. White.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
uu,t aurprIse Tbelr atomaeha

Toads in India are 30 used =
snatching at objects that they have
been known to map ~ and ct rs6
hot charcoal
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15
COOP ROADS
MACHINERY CO., Inc.
Everything for the Road Maker
C. w. BOWker
AGENT
South Paris, Maine
Office rear the Post Office
LOST.

In South Paris Grand Trunk Sta.
ton, Saturday, Feb. IA, at 6:oo p.
M. a lady's umbrella with white
celluloid end of handle and a wrist
cord. Finder return to
EVELYN WIGHT,
II South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15

Farmers. mechanics, railroaders, laborers. rely
on Dr.. Thomas' Eclectic OIL. IiDe for cuts,
burns. bruises. Should b kept In every homo.
DO and eoc.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15

Dyspepsia n Americas curse. To restore di.
gestion, normal weight good health and purify
she blood, uSe Burdock Blood Bttters. Sold st
al drug scores. PRICE, e1.6.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15

The ename-Doan's inspires confidence Doan'e
Kidney Pills for kidney ills. Doan's Ointment
for skin itching. Dosn's Regulets for . mild lax
alive. Sold at an drug stores.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15

Women are now able TO hold any civil
Office In Maine, according to an opinion
handed down by the Supreme Court ut
the request Of Governor Percival P.
Baxter, that is, II she can get 10.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-03-15

DR.. George Tyson Harding, father of
Warren G.. Harding, is the only father
who has ever lived to see his son elected
president of the United States.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-19
tBY DUKE y. rARRYD
IsTAFF CORRESPONDENT 4. N, sERVieEl
fl,nnt.ri-hf 1901 by InternatIonAI

News Service)
TOXIC. July 1s.-Japan favors an
international Conference in disarma-
ment ana Far Eastern questions and
probably would have called such a
meeting herself il conditions have been
favorable. according to Councillor
Iayashi. Of the Foreign office today
The foreign office attaches said that
Japan is most anxious 70 know II I'M
rafgration to south and Central Ameri-
ca viii be discussed He added he be-
lieved the zap Island and Shantung
questions had no place in the confer
ence because sufficient time would in
tervene for direct negotiations on those
matters before the Harding conference
meets.
This is the Arst interview from the
Japanese Foreign onnee since Presl-
dent Harding issued his call. The
Cotncillor emphasized the fact that
he was expressing only his personal
views. but. because Of his close rela-
tons with viscount Uchida, the foreisn
minister. ID il believed that the state
ment rejects the views Of the foreign
ninistr.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-19
JAPAN IS
TO ACCEPT
INVITATION
lRII.LErINl

LONDON, July IS.-lt II reported
in the hiRhcst authority In Tol4io that
japan Will accept uncondltionallS
President Hprdingis Invitation TO an
international Conference In Was ing
ton, said m exchange telegram dis
patch from Toxic today.
Japan. added the dispatch. viii dis
cuss Ynp Island. the ShantunE PENN
suIa. siberia and Chinn. hut viii re-
serve tho right TO bring UP the ques-
tiona later ON.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-19
FIGHTING AGAINST
PRIZE FIGHTING

CAMDEN, y. J.. July lS-The hght
against prize-Aghting is On IN earnest.