The Oxford VOLUME 81. SOUTH PARIS, MAINE, TUESDAY,

Democrat. SEPTEMBER 29, 1914. NUMBER 39

LBKûT l>. PARK,

Ltceneed Auctioneer,

SOUTH PAtUS, MAIN·.

term· Mo- '.crate.

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attorney at Law,

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gome κ Collections a Specialty

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Attorneys at Law, MAINS.

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CARL S. BBIGGS, Dentist,

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d_·- t Special attention

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J. WALDO NASH,

L censed I axidermist, Temple S r- ]t, rear Matonio Block,

Telephone ConnMtioa. NORWAY. J LONGLEY & BUTTS"

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Pianos and

Organs Second hand Pianos and Organs

for sale at a bargain. Two square pianos I will sell at low price. A lot of second hand organs that I will sell at any old price. Coœe in and see them.

New Pianos, Stools. Scarfs, Instruction Books, Player pia- Qoe always in stock at pricefi that are right.

Send for catalog.

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AMONG THE FARMERS. " SPKKL) TBI PLOW."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics le solicited. Address all commnntcatlon» In wnde«l for this department to HlllT D. Hajlmobd, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem ocrât. Parla. Ma.

Creating Nitrogen la the Soil. One of the most importent of soil ele-

ment» of plant food la nitrogen. All rich soils contain it in abundance; all poor, worn-out soils have lout this valu- able element. Of course to the think- ing farmer it will always be a vital ques- tion bow he may supply this chief ele- ment of fertility, and he will ever be on the alert for information in this particu- lar.

Clover and alfalfa and all the legume family of plants have the power of man-

ufacturing nitrogen from the air by the aid of certaio bacteria which cling to the roots. This is the reason these plants are so important in the rotation of crops. Xitrogen finds its favorite home in the humus of the soil. Hence it is for our

especial benefit to so conduct our farm- ing as to increase the humus. This Is done by the use of plenty of barnyard manure and the plowing under of crops of clover and alfalfa or any green crop.

The shrewd farmer keeps his eye on

this humus question all the time for two reasons: First, to increase the organic matter, or humus, as it is called, in his soil, as a source of plant food; second, because the more humus the soil con tains the better does it stand severe

drouths, for the humus of resisting evap- oration. Every farmer has noticed how much sooner the top* of the hills and knolls dry up where the soil lacks hum- us.

Another way of promoting the sup ply of available nitrogen is by the use of lime and frequent stirring of the soil. In this way nitrates are formed. On this point of frequent cultivation Pro- fessor King in bis book on "Soil Manage- ment" says:

"It cannot be emphasized too strongly •>r repeated too often that the frequent cultivation of a soil rich in humus, rich in lime, potash, or magnesium carbonate and rich in moisture, is in fact niter farming on a field-wide scale whereby nitrates which are plant food—nitrogen —are produced in the soil. Fitting the rich soil to be planted to corn or pota- toes two or three weeks before the time of planting and then disking or harrow-

ing, and then kill one or two crops of weeds before planting, has the other ad-

vantage of enriching the soil in immedi- ately available plant food.1'

The italics in the above sentence are

ours. The three main pointe brought out here are humus, lime, and frequent stirring of the soil to promote the sup- ply of nitrogen. Many farmers excuse

themselves from attempting this work

by saying, "it takes labor, and farm la- bor is difficult to get and expensive." True enough, but that does not state the whole truth. The other is, that in the mind of the farmer there exists the feel-

ing that this work will not pay for the extra expense. This is a mistake. As long as that state of mind exists the type of farming will be towards soil ex-

haustion aud not towards soil enrich- ment.—Hoard's Dairyman.

Silage Keeps Fourteen Years.

On the farm of Mr. O. W. Highter in Indiana, is a home made monolithic con-

crete silo fourteen years old. Mr.

Kighter himself built the silo with home-made wooden forms. It has a to-

tal height of fifty feet, live feet of which is below the ground line. The walls at

the ground liue are eighteen inches thick and the clay bottom is kettle shap- ed.

Mr. Righter save that the silo was

never emptied beiow the ground line un-

til July, 1914. This summer, need for all the silage was occasioned. The own-

er was in doubt as to the condition in which he would find the silage in the bottom. With the exception of a slight- ly increased acidity, the difference be- tween it and the fresher silage was not noticeable. The cattle ate it with no

less relish than common. The corn from which this silage was

made came from a lifty bushel an acre

yield, aud it was ripe when put into the eilo. It will be noted that this silage was made of the right kind of material, and its long preservation is no doubt also due to the fact that it was preserved in a deep silo that caused a practical exclusion of air in the bottom. Giveu good material, a proper silo, and a cor-

rect ensiling process, silage will keep well.

Manure Rather Than Climate.

A veteran farmer called at my home

recently aod during tbe discussion of farm problems stated bis belief that New England is too far north and too cold for farming anyway. To be Hare, we get nome pretty cold weather here in Maine, but tbe opinion has been growing more

firm witb me that the amouut of good stable manure put under a crop i· a

more important factor than tbe climate. 1 bave been farming a rocky bill farm,

cleared over 100 years, and failures bave exceeded successes, but tbe successes

have of late years been increaidog and bave invariably been based on 10 to 15 cords stable manure per acre. Forest leaves make excellent bedding and bet- ter manure, full of humus, and just the thing for the old hillsides that have been plowed and leached for years.

Leaves cost only a little labor, too. 1 consider them better than sawdust or

straw.—E. C. Wadsworth, Oxford Coun-

ty, in New Eogland Homestead.

Buy ins A Horse.

Avoid buying a horse that will not

back properly, or stop short at the word "whoa." Observe his gait when he is being backed, and when he is being trot- ted directly past you. See that bis nos-

trils are rosy in color and free from traces of unnatural discharges. Exam- ine teeth, tongue aud gums. Molar teeth should be flat and regular; breath sweet. Beware of a horse witb poor or

diseased eyes. Listen to bis. breathing; try bis wind in every possible way.

Tbe legs and feet of a borse are bis foundation and any defect here will rap- idly grow worse with age and work. Examine withers for fistula or scars of

operations; tbe muscles over shoulder blade, for sweeny ; the point of elbow, for shoe boil; tbe anees, for stumbling scars, or knee-hitting; the fetlock joints, for marks of interfering; the pastern, for ringbone, etc.; the hoofs, for quarter and toe cracks, corns, thrush, etc.; the region between knee and fetlock, for

splints, enlarged tendon, etc. Beware of any slight lameness, in front particu- larly.

See the animal harnessed and unhar- nessed, and watch bis demeanor toward his attendant. Finally, make sure that there are no traces of rupture, scratches, greasy heel, side-bone, spavin, curbs, capped hocks, springhalt, etc.

A Day Off for the Hired Man.

If there were a law compelling every farmer to give bis hired man a half day off for fishing or bunting for every night be worked him till nine or ten o'clock In case of emergenoy, there would be fewer "cases of emergency."

Beside·, matters would be more agree- able all around, if the hired man were

given a fisb-pole or a gnn and allowed to

go off on the river for a half-day each month. The hired man who doesn't earn such an outing isn't the kind of a

helper to have around the farm, and tbe farmer who ia toonarow-souled to allow

a faithful band that maoh recreation, ia

not worthy of overseeing anything or

anybody. If you can't tbink of anything else to

do while waiting for dinner, talk over

the daily paper witb the hired men. It

will reet yon all to get your mind· ofl the farm work, and give you a better an·

dentanding of what ia going oo in the world.

What Constitute· Good Silage. The simple word silage doesn't tell

much, but good silage tell· many things. It tells of sleek, glossy coated cattle, (all milk pails, horses in prime condition, healthy bogs, heavy wooled sheep and cackling hens that have filled the egg basket, and all of this in the dead of winter. It tells of healthy fat cattle and fall milk pails in the heat of summer

droughts when the pastures are parched and brown.

But what is good silage? It is steril- ised, partly cooked food made from

corn, planted perhaps a little thicker than for a grain crop, which Is cut when the grain is mostly dented, with some of the ears still in the dough and milk, all of the stalks still green, with the excep- tion of some of the bottom leaves.

It should be taken at once to the cut- ter or filler, chopped not over one-half Inch long and tramped thoroughly into the silo after being perfectly mixed as to fodder and grain. This is best done with a distributor. The silo must be

air-tight or a good product will not re-

sult. A tendency on the part of some mod-

ern silage makers and writers Is to let the corn get riper than the practice was

nome years back, and then add water to

take the place of the sap which has been

gotten rid of, their claim being a sweet- er silage and a food which runs higher in food nutrients. But the digest!blβ nutrients are the only ones that do any good, and the dryer the corn gets after the right stage, the woodier it becomes, and therefore le«s digestible.

True, the stock eat It all, made at this

*tage, but the greatest benefit to be de-

rived from feeding ensilage in our esti-

mation is the succulence. Putting corn in the silo adds nothing

to the nutrients, but it does add, or

ratber retains, its succulence, a quality which gives the animal that soft mellow feel of the skin, the glossy, oily hair, and

the cow the quality which helps nil the

milk pail, more than any other one food

element. On the other hand, corn cut too green

does not make good ensilage as it is too immature. There is a loss of nutrients, there is developed too much aoid, which in proper quantities is very beneficial, but in overdoses is injurious. There is never any free liquid or sap if cnt at the

proper time. The advantages over dry feed are

many, from the cost item, the comfort to the feeder, to the verdict of the ani-

mal, as told by the stockman's wallet. As to the cost as compared to putting

away fodder or hay, the silo can be, and

is, filled from the starting of the binder to the withdrawal ot the blowpipe, hir-

ing all machinery, at from 00 to 70 cents a ton, allowing for local conditions. We think that no farmer will take exception with us when we say that bay cannot be

put away in the stack for that money. As to the cost of putting up and feeding fodder or shock corn It is more expen- sive because there is so roach of it wast-

ed that has to be handled two or three times.

As to the labor of feeding silage to

stock it is nothing compared to feeding hay, or diggiug shocks out of snow

banks as many had to do the past wint-

er. A fifteen year old boy has done all

the feeding from our silo to a herd of

thirty head, aud enjoyed it for the past four winters.

The silo is connected to the feed alley of the barn by a feed room, and all feed- ing is done in mangers.

But where ensilage shines is in the re-

sults, as shown by the growth and thrift of the animal. Stock feeders all know that under a system-of dry feeding they do not expect, nor do they get any growth or gain during the winter feed-

iog period. In fact, they usually go back or lose in weight, while with the

intelligent use of silage, feeders expect aud get a gain in growth and weight through the winter as well as the sum-

mer.

Little Savings that Count.

Small potatoes should be sorted out and stored away at digging time, and used in a cooked raasb for the poultry during tbe winter months. ν» Odd heads of cabbage, beets, turnipe, etc., also come in bandy for feeding tbe

poultry at a time wbeu they cannot se-

cure the esseutlal greeness from other sources. These also are good appetizers for the dairy cows.

We never burn any brush on onr

place. Any that is at hand will make

good filling for tbe damaging washes about the farm. We also try to keep all old scraps of wire picked up around tbe premises, to avoid anything getting in- jured on it. These dangerous pieces of wire are safest in some ditch, and as a

preventative of further washing they are

unequal ed. Far too much money is paid out by

most farmers for various repairing about tbe farm and household. We bave- a

cobbler's outfit with which we repair the harness and shoes on rainy or idle days. These items look small when be- ing paid out one at a time to the repair men in town, but they amount to a con-

siderable sum in the coarse of a whole year, and had as well be saved as not.

1 know a few farmers who go a little farther than the cobbler's outfit (and all of us should.) They own a small black- smithing outfit, and with it they effect a

great saving every year by doing their owu plow-sharpening, wood-work, wag- on repairing, weldiog, making bolts, taps, eto. Not only do these outfit· save much money, but they enable one to se-

cure bis repairs so much quicker during rush seasons than if one bad to lose the time to drive to town after tbem.

Every scrap of old bay, straw, and es-

pecially tbe straw stack, should be made good use of. In cases of emergency, stock will pick over straw and secure

considerable good feed from it, tbe re-

fuse being utilized as bedding, which later turns to a most desirable feetilizer. Where straw is not made use of in some

way during tbe winter months, every forkful of it should be hauled out in the

spring and scattered over the fields, tbe mannre-spreader being best adapted to an even distribution. Straw also is val- uable as a mulch for trees and vines, serving to keep down weeds and retain tbe moisture of tbe soil against tbe ac-

tion of dry weather. Drop or fallen apples (which are con-

sidered a waste or by-product on most farms) can be turned to considerable prodts in different ways. We bave wrapped the smooth, solid drop apples in tbin paper, placing tbem in layers in barrels and boxes, and setting tbem away in a cool, dry plaoe, where they kept till tbe following March. Some of tbe best ones can be peeled and canned for winter use. Others may be cooked η ρ and converted into apple- butter, which comes in very bandy and economical during tbe winter months ai

a change of rations. A goodly snppl] of oider also be secured by utilizing the drop applee. Tbia is a wholesome and Inexpensive drink while fresh, and aftei It ages, it can be converted into vinegar, for which there is always a ready and

profitable sale. Finally, all drop applet tbat are not utilized by some of these

plans can be turned into profits by feed Ing tbem to tbe hogs, cattle and iheep Why are not some or all of these plant much more desirable than allowing tbi

apples to rot in the orchard, forming winter harbor for inaect pests whicl

prey on tbe fruit?

Notes.

When feeding bay to stabled borsei never place It so tbat tbey have to react up to get it. The animal gets no com

fort this way, as dust la constantly fall Into its eye·.

A horse which is worked bard ever: day should be fed with a view of prodnc Ing muscle rather than fat. When Idli a horse'· ration ihonld be rednoed con

slderably.

The Story by Chapters. Chapter I·—On a Charge of

Murder. Chapter 1l<— Detective Michael

Kearney. Chapter III.—Murder In tha

Second Degree. Chapter IV.—No. 60,108. Chapter V.—Planning. Chapter-VI.—The Getaway. Chapter VII-—Helpa From the

Dead. Chapter VIII.—Hunted. Chapter IX.—Tha Coming of

the Woman. Chapter X^—The Hand of the

Law Stretches Out. Chapter XI.—Out For a Pur-

pose. Chapter XII. — Losing tha

Shadows. Chapter XIII.— Two Potent

Aids. Chapter XIV.—On the Trail of

the Quarry. Chapter XV-—The Sacrifice. Chapter XVI.—Restitution.

CHAPTER I. On a Charge of Murder.

"W"W THAT'S the charge, lieoten-

Wf ant?"

j y "Murder." Inspector Ran s com be, In

charge of tike central office of New

York's police department, gave the

prisoner before hi in a second and more

searching glance. The prlsouer straightened his well

formed shoulders as he returned the

glance. He stood with a pair of thin and soiled hands clasped before him

There was a gliut of steel at the wrista,

the sleeves of his coat ouly partly hid-

ing the nuitiacles that shamed him.

His clothes were those of a boy from

the country, and he wore them awk-

wardly in the bright, sunny room of

the chief of the city's detectives, where

everything was spick and span and the

uuiforms of the office staff as trim and

fresh as though just from the depart- ment's tailoring contractor.

Ranscombe. a man beyond the half

century mark, short and at times bru-

tal in his speech, his heavy jaw and

bristling white mustache suggesting Intent ferocity, felt a little twinge at

his heart as he told himself that this

youth bore none of tbe marks of the

born criminal. "What's your name, boy?" he asked

sharply. "James Montgomery," was the an-

swer, huskily given. "How old are you?" "Twenty-one." "Guilty?" Montgomery shook bis head as his

lips trembled and the denial of guilt re-

fused to leave them. The inspector turned to the detective

lieuteuaut in charge of the prisoner. "What is it. Kearney," he asked—"a

street quarrel?" "No. sir; bank watchman killed,

lie's η yegg." "A yegg!'· "Yes, sir. The West Side National

bank was blown last night The

f Ι,ιΗι^ί

Ν •The policeman on the beat got thi·

fad.»

watchman was murdered. Three men

did the job. The policeman on the

beat heard the explosion and got this

lad. The other two made their get- away."

"You got a case bere that won't fall

down?" "Tee, sir: It's a good case." The Inspector hesitated as If debat-

ing in his mind whether to put the

boy through an examination. IJeuten·

ant Kearney seldom needed aid from

bis chief. He was a detective of ex-

perience and one who could safely be

trusted to clear up any case.

Ranscombe turned to the pile of doc-

uments on his desk. "Take him to the ldentlûcatlon de-

ι partment and go ahead, with the case."

be Instructed the detective. 1 The Angers of Kearney's right hand 1 gathered up the folds of his prisoner's

sleeve until hie grip became viselike. He wheeled about and started for the

corridor, the boy half staggering along with him.

*'

, In the main ball of the building thej

took a rattling aud palsied elevator tc

the top floor. Here they entered a

■ small, dingy room where were scales

a large tripod with a camera topping It and an iron frame for holding in

position the head of the subject to be

photographed. Two identification experts in unlforn

took the prisoner in band and photo graphed him, profile and full face.

Montgomery was then placed on a

small platform and bis height measure-

ment made. One of the experts filled

In an identification sheet as the other

took the length of the prisoner's arms

and legs, the circumference of the trunk at the navel and the hips and the chest measurement With a steel

compass the measurement between the base of the nose and the base of the skull was made. The expert called off the length and breadth of the right ear in a droning voice. All the figures went down In Ink on the identification blank, a piece of white cardboard six

inches wide by four in length. The man at the desk put down his

l»en and left his chair, advancing to

the prisoner. lie stopped directly be- fore him and fastened his eyes on

Montgomery's as if to hypnotize him.

The prisoner returned the gaze, his

pupils dilating ns fear crept into his

heart—a fear that be could not define.

He had not slept in thirty-six hours,

and he had not eaten In twenty-four. He felt as if his body were swaying, but the clear, searching eyes so close

to his seemed to hold him to his heels.

Suddenly the e.ves of the expert were

withdrawn, and Montgomery regained control of his senses. He saw the man

back at his desk and writing. He was

putting Into the record the color of the

prisoner's eyes, a description of their shape and of whatever peculiarities he

had discovered in them. in his weak and exhausted condition

Montgomery was easily bewildered. He was in a state of mild stupefaction as the man with the measuring instru-

ments again began work. Soon the

expert's voice was droning out more

measurements. The length of the nose

at the bridge, its projection at the high- est point and at the nostrils, the height and width and peculiarities of the fore-

head, the shape of the chin, the nature of the setting and lining of the teeth, their number and condition, the shape of the lobe of the right ear and Its bor

der, the color of the hair and Its con

Jitlon were all placed in the record

that would make James Montgomery a marked mau and easy police previor the rest of his life.

Kearney unlocked the handcuffs. "Take off your clothes," he ordered.

The naked lad was placed on the scales and his weight taken. The left

foot and the little finger of the left

hand were measured. The two experts then examined every square inch of

the prisoner's body and made note of

every mark, mole, scar and cutaneous

peculiarity. As Montgomery feebly struggled

back into his home fashioned under- wear and poorly fitting suit of clothes the Bertillon men studied him careful-

ly and keenly, as if they were two con-

noisseurs at a county fair passing upon an especially Interesting steer. They were seeking material to fill in that part of the record carrying the title line

"Peculiarities of Habit and Action." They conferred in whispers and de-

cided that the prisoner belonged to the "dopey" class. He was of good frame,

but appeared listless and weak. They were uot medical men, and they could not know that malnutrition was the

cause of the lad's feebleness and that

misery of soul had sent his manhood reeling over the ropes.

τοθ prisouer wus eu iu u u«« vu

which was u long, white form ruled luto twelve rectangles. A Bertillon inun caught his wrists and pressed his

Ûugers down upon a marble slab cov-

ered with printer's ink. The prints of

all the fingers of each hand were made

in the record, and thou prints of the

first Joiuts of the four fingers were

made in other rectangles. Λ pen was

handed the prisoner, and he was made

to sign bis name to the sheet of paper. As he lifted the pen from the paper the Bertillon man grasped his right fore-

finger and made α separate record of it just under the name.

The police no longer depended on the Dame or facial characteristics as a

means of Identifying the prisoner. The

name James Montgomery meunt little

if anything now. But the little whorls,

"islands." parabolas and "breaks" showing In the finger prints in that

reoird forever tagged their man. He

might grow old und feeble and so

change his appearance that even his

own brother would know him not but

the liugvr prints would never change, and uo other human born on earth would have the same little circles in

the sklu which nature so wonderfully and etrungely twists In separate de-

Pigns for euch of the human specie?. The police record of James Mont-

gomery went Into the files and his pic- tures into the gallery of rogues.

Kearney took bis man back to the

wheezy elevator and below to the main floor. A short flight of winding stairs took them to the basement and a little

prison kuown as "the barrel." This

cramped and dark place would hold

Montgomery until he was arraigned before a magistrate and the slow proc- ess of marching through the courts to

prison or liberty was begun. Here, be- neath the level of the street he could send no word to lawyer or friend, and he was as far removed from the sav-

ing benefits of the habeas corpus as if he were existing before the signing of

Magna Charta. Pending his arraignment in court

this citizen of the United States was

without one single trace of considéra- ; tion by the law which was written for

hie protection. It was noon the next morning when

Montgomery groped about his little : black cell and found an Iron shelf

j hinged to one of Its walls. He threw

I himself on a dirty, twisted blanket his

body worn out and his mind a blank,

j His stomach called for food, but be

dared not ask for' any. The lunch hour tramping of feet above lnlled him

Into oblivion. His tired eyes closed, and he slept

j A voice, sounding very tainuy at

first but gathering volume until his

ears ached, awakened him.

j "I thought you was dead," he heard

j the turnkey say. "Here, take this." The prisoner dropped hie legs over

the Iron pallet's edge and held oat his hands.

The turnkey had brought him a large tincup filled with beef stew, and the savor of it made tho boy's brain reel with *e delights of anticipation. lie lifted the cup to his lips and drank from It eagerly. The turnkey handed him a piece of bread. He clutched It stuck it into the stew and ate of It with little grunts of animal satisfac- tion.

Montgomery heard the cell door slam and the key turn in the lock. As the welcome process of digestion β ui rt ed the starved, tired lad forgot his sor-

rows and remembered his miseries no

more in dreamless and refreshing slumber.

Simple as was the food, and only too slight for a famished youth, it started the blood coursing healthily through his veins once more. This second sleep brought back his strength, and the fog that had come to his brain while he was undergoing the strange hardships of identification began to lift When he wakened again he found that nature, replenished with fuel, had cast off the dread load of despair that hud settled upon him.

He knew not whether it was day 01

night He rubbed hie face briskly, tak-

ing a dry bath and equalizing the sur-

face circulation of bis blood. He threw out his arms and lege vigorously, re

moving the kinks in his muscles. Through the bars of the cell he saw

the yellow smear of light and the turn

key sitting beneath it smoking a pipe. He was debating the advisability of

asking the day and hour when the door of the "barrel" rattled and hid

keeper bestirred himself. A man In uniform was admitted.

The turnkey placed his pipe^ in his chair and came to Montgomery's cell.

"Get your hat" he ordered as he unlocked the door.

Montgomery groped about for bin

cloth cap, found it and stepped out or

the cell. "It's time for the lineup," he was in-

formed. "They want you upstairs." In charge of the uniformed man he

made his way up the winding stair

way and stepped into the blinding sunlight which flooded the assembly room of the detective bureau. The room was large and wainscoted high with racks of plctures-the old rogues' gallery. In the center of the room was

a clump of fifteen men and three wo

men They made up the police crop of the night before. Yeggmen. bur

glare, plckjwckets, confidence men nnd a black browed Sicilian bomb throwei were included In the group. The wo

men, blowsy, frowsy and insolent, were common thieves.

Montgomery was put In this herd

and told to wait there. Half a dozen uniformed policemen were doing duty as doormen.

After a few minutes of anxious, nerve wearing delay a door opened and on the threshold appeared a mun In

the garb of a citizen. Montgomery felt the prisoners about him turning in ore direction and he turned and looked. Fo saw the man In the door. There was something uncanny about his appearance, and he looked more

closely. The man's face was covered with a black mask. He stepped Into the room and another masked man ap peared on the threshold.

The prisoners in the center of tut·

room drew closer together There w as

a snicker of contempt from several οΓ them ai}d a whispered anathema as the

plaiu clothes men gradually began to crowd the room. Montgomery c«Juuted the first and then the second dozen and etill they came, silently, and showing hideous black patches where human faces should have been.

The detectives peered steadily at the races and forms within the circle, studying their "Peculiarities of Habit

and Action." The hunters would know

their quarry again when time came

to break open new leads, but the quar-

ry in flight would not k*ow the faces

of the men after them. Montgomery's head was swimming,

and his heart going like a trip hammer when he was shoved into a prison van

with the others and taken to the Jener- son Market police court in the lower

west side to be arraigned. As dismal as was the interior of the

111 lighted courtroom, the first glimpse of the black robed magistrate brought a feeling of relief to Montgomery. He was in a court of Justice, an institution designed for people in the very plight tn which he found himself. The Inuo- cent would here find protection, and

the guilty would receive puuishmeuL The courts were as much for the peo- ple as for the police, he thought.

As the line of prisoners edged along In front of the magistrate's desk he

began to frame tbo words ho would

say in his own behalf. Surely be would be given a chance to declare his Innocence.

At last It L'UillW Ui3 ilu

upon the little elevation known as the

"bridge" and looked over the edge of

the magistrate's desk. The magistrate did not look at the prisoner, but gave all bis uttentlon to α document placed before bim by α clerk at his right band. He signed it and gave it to De-

tective Kearney, who held fast to the

sleeve of the accused. The policeman on duty at the bridge pulled back the

prisoner, and Kearney started off

through the crowd with bim. In bis

right hand the detective held the docu-

ment committing Montgomery to the

Tombs to await an investigation of the

charge against him and an indictment by the "grand Jury.

Within a half hour from the time be

stepped upon the bridge with bis pro- test of innocence ready on bis lips James Montgomery was in a cell In

murderers' row in the Tombs.

CHAPTER II.

Detective Michael Kearney.

Michael κ barney was one

of the star plain clothes men

of New York. He bad little

Imagination, and the psycho- logical theories of Munsterberg and Lombroso did not Interest bim. His

life was given to dealing with the raw

stuff—the actual criminal and the ac-

tual crime. He never shaped a theory. The district attorney and his assistants could Indulge In that after he bad

turned In the evidence. Kearney "went on the «ops," as the

department slang bas it, when be was

twenty-three years old. He had done

two years' work at the polls In his elec-

tion precinct, and his father before bim bad been a politician. He was

among the bumble but nevertheless ef- ficient and necessary toilers In tbe

great political machine which for so

many years controlled the government of New York.

In the police school Kearney was

taught bow to heel a crook, bow to

straugle an assailant, how to suddenly shoot upward the heavy base of his

big right band to tbe chin of a foe

from tbe underworld and shock his

brain with tbe Jolt and other essen-

tials which he worked oat with dogged

λ

J.

application nod terrific sweat on the

wrestling mats in the training y00™· After thin kindergarten training Kearney went to the school, where be was taught tbe^art of

keeping a fellow human branded with bis guilt until the day of his death- At a little desk of the same style of construction that is used in the public schools he sat for days, listening keen-

ly to lectures and watching hie instruc- tor draw on the blackboard human η roil lee and sketches of ears and noses.

Here he developed the power of obser- vation and also strengthened bis mem

ory. # Ab Kearney advanced In his profes-

sion he became known as a detective who never stopped on a trail until he bad caught up with the quarry. After five years he was made a first grade lieutenant at headquarters. He had become a silent almost sullen, man. looked up to by those under him and reared by those over blm, who drew

larger salaries, but who had less capac- ity as man hunters.

If any of the sense of humor baa come to him with his Irish blood Kear- ney lost it in early youth with other

boyish pleasures. But Kearney had one pleasure In lire.

This pleasure was his home. It was

not the home of the average man of thirty years, with a contented wife and growing chlldreu. but it was good enough for Kearney, for his old mother kept it spotlessly clean and snug for him, and therein she worshiped her only eon. In a comfortable little flat in the lower east side mother and son

lived. She was all the world to him. and he was the apple of her eye.

The day before the trial of James Montgomery for murder Kearney start- ed home after a long conference with a young assistant district attorney who had been given the case for prosecu- tion. They bad gone over the evi- dence together carefully, and both had agreed, with considerable satisfaction, that the Jury would surely bring in a

verdict of murder in the second degree If it failed to bring In a first degree verdict entailing death in the chair.

Counsel had been appointed by a

Justice in the criminal division of the supreme court, as Montgomery was

friendless and penniless. An effort bad beeu made to buve this lawyer plead guilty to manslaughter for the de- fendant The docket was heavy, and time and expense would be saved. For thus helping out the county. Montgom- ery would be repaid with a sentence o# fifteen or twenty years. Bot the boy's counsel reported that his client Insist- ed on his innocence and refused to plead guilty to any degree of crime.

Mike Kearney was satisfied. His eyl- teace wan all in shape. He left the cracked, dirty, criminal courts build-

ing on Ceuter street and threaded his

way Into the lower east side. On Ul· iver street, close to the old Cherry hi

section, be came to a three story Mck

building that bad been a fine residence in the days when Canal street was the city's northern boundary, it had been made over into flats, and his home was

on the top floor. At the bead of the top flight of stairs

his mother stood waiting for him. 8he kissed him and. with a hand on his

arm, escorted blm Into the kitchen of

the flat She pulled a chair up to the

kitchen table and bung up his bat ami

The room was spotless and bad a

wholesome, homely aspect. The on y picture on the kitchen walls-nnd the

kitchen was also the dining room for mother and son-was that of the Sav-

iour. ..

At the two open wludows a gentle breeze of the autumn evening made

crispy scrim curtains rise, flutter and fall Kearney tilted his chair bac

against the wall and sighed bis cou_ tent as he sat In bis shirt sleeves and

gluuced about the room. He bad as

yet said nothing. "Ye're that solemn, Mike." protested

bis mother, "that ye'd give a good fairy th' blues. What's allln ye. lad?

"Nutbln'," he replied. "1 gotta case

on tomorrow, and I don't want to make a slip up."

"A big case?" she asked.

"No, but It's murder." "Murder!" she echoed with awe In

her voice. ,.

•The Montgomery case I told ye about"

"UU| un una υUIJ u umu v. «.

"Crooks start young." She spread a clean cloth In the rear

of the little, old fashioned house, crept to the scrim curtulus and darkened them. Kearney closed the windows

and lighted the gas Jet over the center

of the room.

The mother placed bread and butter,

boiled beef, potatoes and cabbage on

the table, and they sat down for their

evening meal. Mrs. Kearney made the

sign of the cross, and lier son, from

long habit, bowed his bead and touch- ed his breast in three places.

They were eating in silence when the

electric bell beside the kitchen door

tingled feebly. "Who's that, I wonder?" asked Kear·

ucy. reaching behind him and pressing the button which would open the street

entrance. They had resumed their

meal when there came a light tap at

the door. "Come iu." called Mrs. Kearney. The door opened. The light over

bend Hooded the frail figure of α wom-

an in black. She was *ld and a little

bit of a creature with the frame of a

mere child. Her clothes were of |»oor

quality, but were wonderfully neat and tidy. She wore an old fashioned bun-

net trimmed with stiff, white ruching lier hands were ungloved, and they jbowed small and thin and heavily vein

ed. Her facjp was very pale, and in

ber ti/ied eyêi was a light of dreadful anxiety.

"Come in, ma'am, won't ye, and have

a seat?" asked Mrs. Kearney, leaving her chair and going to the visitor.

The little old woman entered and

sat on the edge of a chair offered ber.

"What can 1 do for you, ma'am?" asked Kearney. half turning from his

plata "You can do everything for me. sir,"

she replied, with α quaver in the sound

of every word. "I've come for my boy, Jim—Jim Montgomery. He's In trou-

ble. I Just beard of It through the pa-

pers." A wave of pity flooded the heart of

Mrs. Kearney as she looked from the pathetic little mother to her big boned, stolid son.

Kearney's jaw dropped, and the knife and fork fell from his hands. He

turned cautiously and took a sly look

at the face of the mother of his quarry. He saw that she was a woman of re-

finement and not of the vigorous, as-

sertive, independent motherly type of

the east side. Her dress and her com-

portment told him that she had com·

from the country. "I would have been here sooner," she

explained, "but I live on the other side

of the Hudson, you see. near Nyack. «ad I did not know what bad happen- ed. I thought my Jim was huntings.

joli In tbe city, and wben 1 did not

bear from him 1 went Into tbe village to ask tbe advice of some of the friends of my husband. wbo is dead these

many years. I then beard of my boy'4 arrest·"

"Why didn't yub go to see bis law-

yer?" asked Kearney. "I went to tbe Tombs prison," she

told bim, "and tbey said it was too late for me to see my son. Tbey did

not know tbe name of bis lawyer, bat

one of tbe keepers felt sorry for me

and told me that yon knew all about the case. He got your address for me."

Mrs. Kearney began clearing away tbe dishes.

"He's innocent, sir," tbe frail visitor

pleaded eagerly. "He has been my support since he was a boy of fourteen, and a better son no woman ever had. He knows nothing about crime, Mr.

Kearney. He's Just a country boy. His father was a good man before

bim, and I brought bim up in the fear of God. You've got a good mother, sir, and you c-c-c-an"—

"What can I do. ma'am?" demanded Kearney sharply. "I'm tbe chief wit- ueas for the prosecution. 1 gotta do

my duty, hard as it may be. The law tells me what I gotta do, and 1 must do it If you got witnesses bring 'em to court in the morning."

"I have several friends In Nyack who will testify that my boy Is a good boy," she sobbed. "They promised to

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"He is innocent, air," the frail visitor pleaded.

come to the courtbouso tomorrow." Kearney looked at bis watch, pushed

back bis chair and reached for bis bat

and coat. "Tbat'e all I cau tell you, lady." he

said as he departed abruptly. Mrs. Montgomery called after him In

a thin, frighteued voice, but if bo beard

he did not reply. She started up from her chair and

sank back, sobbing bitterly. Kearney's mother brought her a cup

of tea and solaced her as best sbe

could, the tears flowing from her own

eyes. ·······

Eugene Garrett, a lawyer of insignifi- cant attainment at the bar, but with a certain degree of political influence In bis assembly district, was the man

chosen by the court to defend Mont-

gomery. The fee ho would receive from the public treasury was a part of his reward for bis political Industry in and out of season.

Garrett welcomed the arrival of the mother of his client and with the voice of a dove assured the frightened little

countrywoman that ho would move

heaven aud earth to free her son. lie

inquired very gently us to her proba- bility of securing funds for taking the cuse to the higher courts ou uppeal. should α verdict against him be reach- ed by the Jury.

Aside from the prospect of getting a

fee from her as well us from the court, the lawyer took u genuine professional Interest lu the mother of the defend- uut lie would use her to work on the

sympathies of tho Jury. She brought to the crlmlual courts building three men and a woman, old friends from tho country ubout the town of Nyack. All would he willing character witness- es for the accused.

They entered the courtroom with the

yoang assistant district attorney, his witnesses and u tlock of men drawn us

veniremen. They were hardly seated when the door of the chambers of the presiding justice wan opened by a

court attendant and a heavy, drowsy man In a black silk gown strode across

the room and made his way laborious ly and with much panting to the dale before α mural painting of Justice, flanked by unother of the three Fûtes.

Δ Jury was quickly secured from the

panel, and twelve men who had de- clared that they were uot opposed to

capital punishment that they had not read the newspapers, that they had no

opinions whatever and were perfectly competent to give Montgomery a fair trial and order his life snuffed out. took their seats in the Jury box.

The annals of New York's courts are

packed with cases where hysterical editorials, articles of "human interest" by special men and women writers

forcing sympathy for murderers and

murderesses, have brought about ac-

quittals. Hut In tho case of the peo- ple or the police against James Mont-

gomery there was no outcry for mer-

cy. There was not enough of sordld- uess in the crime to give the public a

real thrill. He was not of the real

murderer's type—the kind that slays for selfishness or bate. lie was not a

minister of the gospel-nor was be the dissolute son of a Pittsburgh million- aire.

The watchman of the bank In the west side had been cracked over the bead with an Iron instrument. Ills end was as prosaic as bad (teen bis birth and life.

There was no crowd in the court- room as Garrett rose and announced

that the defense was ready for trial. The policeman who bad caught the

prisoner running away from the srene

of the murder with a kit of tools sat on the left of the prosecuting attorney. Three other witnesses sat near them.

They were to testify that ou the night of the murder they had seen the pris- onr lurking in the Hell's Kitchen sec-

tion of tho city on the North river front One of these was a stool pigeon of long service to the detective bureau, η man hired to betray fellow criminals and one whose own crimes were over-

looked because of bis usefulness. There was one other witness, a man

who combined a knowledge of bacteri ology and chemistry with a knowledge

of the science developed by Bertllloo— anthropometry. Garrett looked at him curiously and wondered what part be would play in the case. Tbe police bad not produced this witness until tbe trial was begun. It was an old po- lice trick.

Tbe indictment charging murder was

read and tbe prisoner pleaded not guilty.

Lin· of Swiftest Descent. What is tbe line of swiftest descent?

To any one not acquainted with the laws of higher mathematics a proposi- tion sucb as this would appear absurd, tbe most obvious answer being α

straight Une. However, it bas been

proved by mathematicians that tbe line of swiftest descent is a curve call- ed the cycloid. It is this curve that tbe

eagle unconsciously utilizes in his won-

derfully swift swoop to bis prey. The

analysis of the curve is simply α

straight line motion combined with a

circular motion. The best illustration .showing this Is α cartwheel as it rolls

along the ground. Any [>oint on tbe rim of the wheel Is describing a cy- cloid, and no polut Is ut any time de- scribing η circle or going in a straight line. A peculiar thing is deduced from this knowledge, und that Is that no

point on the rim of α wheel rolling on a surface goes round the center of the wheel, for the center is describing α straight line, and all the (>oints on

the rim are describing cycloids; thus as no circular motion exists, the state- ment holds.—New York Press.

Tennyson'· Firet Poems. The wlud came sweeping through the

garden of an old Lincolnshire rectory one morning In the beginning of last

century and blew upon a child live

years old, who opened his arms to the

blast and let It carry him along. cry- ing as he traveled. "I hear a voice thafs calling In the wind." That was

Tennyson's first llue of poetry. The first poem he ever composed was writ- ten upon a slate one Sunday morning at Louth. The subject, set him by his

brother Churles, was "Flowers," and

little Alfred covered his slate with

blank verse after the model of Thom-

son's "Seasons." Ills next attempt was

an elegy upon his grandmother, who

had just died, written at the request of

bis grandfather. When It was written the old man put 10 shillings Into the

boy's hand and said, "There; that is the first money you have ever earned

by your poetry, and, take my word

for It, it will be the last"—Westmin- ster Gazette.

Different Doctors. There are a great many "doctors"

who know nothing of medicine. In

Its technical sense doctor is a universi-

ty degree, tbe highest given It is

given In recognition of attainments In

many branches of learning, and so

there are several kinds of doctors.

There is the familiar M. D., doctor of

medichie; the LL. D., doctor of laws;

the Ph. D.. doctor of philosophy; tbe

D. D., doctor of divinity; tbe J. D., doctor of Jurisprudence; the D. D. S., doctor of dental surgery, and many another. So if you heur a man re-

ferred to as "doctor" you must find

out what be Is doctor of before you can determine to wblcb profession be

belongs. Doctor of laws seems to have been

the earliest of the doctor's degrees, it

having been uwarded as early as the

twelfth century. Doctors of divinity appeared somewhat later. It was a

century before the now familiar M. D.

(doctor of medicine) came into use

American Boy.

Sunstroke on Mountain·. Sunstroke, according to experiment»

hade by Professors Victor Henry und

lioycho and reported to tbe French

Acadcmie dus Scieuces, Is due to tbe

Invisible ultra violet rays at the ex-

treme limit of tbe spectrum. If tin·

solar spectrum be examined at an alti-

tude of from 3,000 to 4,<>00 meters it

will be seen that the limit of thfse

rays varies little, but that their lnt«-n

slty is greatly Increased. At sea levei

this intensity is comparatively feeble.

So one is much more likely to have

sunstroke on a high mountain than in a

valley.—New York World.

Better Stilt. One of the principal owners of h

promising cold mine was expatiating on Its merit» to a capitalist and pro

spectlve Investor. He descrilted the

rein in which the miners were work

Ing. showed him specimens of the ore

and backed up his statements with the written opinions of experts.

"Well." admitted the capitalist. "It

looks as if it might be a good invest- ment As my old Uncle tllmm would

say, it has 'p'lnts.' " "Pints?" exclaimed the owner, car-

ried away i>erhaps by his over-anxiety

"Why. sir. we're tu guartz right now."'

Buried With Doll·. In the Chinese morgue one of tli*

strange sights ts a number of life six*

dolls which are burned to amimpaut the corpses as their servants to Hi.·

next world. They are doubtles* a rein

of the time when human brings wci-

thus burued as companious of the de-

Ceased.

More Darkne··. "I'm all In the dark about how tli«*»«·

bills are to be paid." said Mr llardui to bis wife.

"Well, Henry." said she as she pulle«i out a colored one and laid it on 11·.·

pile, "you will be If you don't pay that

one, for lfa the gag bllL"

Pretty Dlunt. Elderly Lady-Doctor, I am troubled

with a hallucination that I am being followed by a man. What sort of cure

Would you suggest? Elonest l'hyslclnn -A mirror.—Cleveland Leader.

Vegetable Sponges. Vegetable sponges are used a great

deal by the poorer class of natives in

Ecuador. They assert tbey are better

In washing dishes aud in bathing tban

ire the animal sponges.

Athlete· of India. The wrestlers and athletes of India

develop great strength by living ou

milk, a little goat'* flesh and plenty of food made from floor.

Culture. Culture is familiarity with the best

that has been done or thought. It Is

the soul's warm friendship of the (rent spirits, living and dead.-Hllll*.

Legieal. '"A disease should be attacked at its

source." "Then if a man's disease Is heredi-

tary 1 suppose you'd doctor his father for It, eh?"—Exchange.

So live with men as If God saw you; bo speak with God u If men heard you.—Seneca.

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Coming Events.

Sept 30. Oct. 1—Oxford North fair, Andover. Oct. i— Mountain Grange fair. North Kuckfleld. t)ct. 6. 7, »—We»t oxford fair, Kryeburg. < ΗΛ. 13—Supreme Judicial Court, South Parle. Nov. 17, 18, lit—Annual meeting Maine State

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Association, South Paris.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Safety First Mackinaw*. Z. L. Merchant Jt Co. New W ool Dreese·. Convincing Testlmoay. Nine Appointments. Probate Notice·. Premo ramera. Cider Apples. Corn Fodder.

Here ami There.

While the results of the Maine elec tion are somewhat different from th*

tiguren given in the Democrat last week, it seems to be yet a little early to give a

definite statement. An inspection of the ballots is going on. and some changes result. A number of the legislative dis- tricts are close, and some of tbem will be changed from the tiret announcement. The legislature will be close on joint ballot.

Keally, brethren, we feel compliment ed when we see extracts from the Demo- crat in our "esteemed contemporaries," and we don't think we are real fussy about the matter of credit. But when we find in our exchanges in the course

of three days, three paragraphs originat- ing in the Democrat, two of them the

bright product of the editorial brain, one

reproduced without credit and the other two credited respectively to two other newspapers—why. it almost seems as if

you ought to be a little more careful.

It ia reported from Washington that the "sudden break" between Carranza and Villa caused a "profound sensation" there. Apparently they would have us

belirve that the people of Washington are pretty green.

A new variation of the wadding story style appear·· in ou lees a standard than the society j age of the Βυ-»'υα Herald. In this story the details of a wedding are

given in full, including the full names of the groom, the < tficiating clergyman, the bride's parent», the attendants of the bridal couple, ami those who assisted at

the reception following the ceremony, while the bride is mentioned only as

"Mise Crocker." Really, we are wonder- ing whether the omission of her full name was an oversight, or is in accord- ance with "good form" according to the raoat up to-date usage.

It is becoming evident that every na-

tion Involved in the present war is de- termined that the outcome of it shall be the destruction of militarism — in the other Dations.

One submarine safely sinking three cruisers has demonstrated that battle- ships are worthless. One siege gun has demooatrated that fortifications are of no avail. Continue the war a little

longer, and we may have demonstrations of what we are beginning to suspect, that this whole fighting equipment isn't worth as much as a "scrap of paper."

One commodity it is predicted will come down in price quite materially in the next year or two—radium. Now if we could only eat radium.

And now we have found out what made the prices of food jump when the war broke out. It was the consumeis

themselves—sosajsa prominent whole- saler. Why, of course, the consumer al- ways "get· it both ways, going and com

ing." He not only has to pay the exra

cost, but has to take the moral blame for the increase of prices which are fixed by some one else.

From the viewpoint of some of the Democratic papers of the stale, the tem

perance cause has received a serious set-

back in Virginia, through the adoption of state prohibition by a majority of over

30,000.

There will be no resubmission, now

say the Democrats, but there may be a

constitutional convention. It is really too bad that a man who was Lrglit enough to invent the constitntional con-

vention scheme should aspire to no oiuer

office than that of state treasurer, where his talents will be buried in ledger pages. Of course it is well understood that the principal if not the sole purpose of the scheme is to get another vote on

the prohibitory amendment. Moreover, It is hoped by mixing op with the pro- hibition matter other changes which may

appear desirable to some, to catch votes

for the removal of prohibition, so that some men who would vote to retain pro- hibition if that were the sole issue will vote for all the changes in a bunch. That is the colored gentleman who is concealed In this constitutional convention wood- pile, and who is the sole excuse for the woodpile's existence.

A Maine daily advertises to give away a folder giving the list of members-elect of the legislature, but fails to advertise that it will print a new edition daily un-

til the "inspection of ballots" is finished.

Kaiser Wilhelm is reported ill as the result of falling Into a trench partly filled with water. Perhaps by this means

the Kaiser will find out something about what war really is.

He is indeed a bold prophet who pre- tends to forecast either the probability or improbability of future usefulness of

any raw material. As has been illus- trated by the radium mineral carnotite, the minéralogie curoeity of one decade may become the valuable ore of the next.

Again, the principal ore of aluminum, bauxite, was not even mentioned in a list of useful minerals published by the United States Geological Survey 25 years ago. (Bulletin 599, U. S. Geologi- cal Survey.

A thing that baa attracted notice in connection with the recent political cam-

Cgn was the indictment for illegal reg ■ation by the Cumberland County

gnuid jury of Re.». Albert W. Jefferson, formerly pastor of one of the protr inent churches of Portland, and now supply- ing in South Portland. It Is charged that he registered In Portland when be had terminated hie residence there.

Baatport le just now rejoicing, because the echoole of herring are running very thickly and tbe fishermen are bringing them to the factories in great quantities. All the factories are running full time and some of them nights. Prices for the Seh now range from #15 to 120 per hnga- head and all the American snd many Canadian fishermen are reaping a harvest.

THE OXFORD BEARS. THE DOINGS OF THE WEEK IN ALL

SECTIONS OP THE COUNTY. /

Paris HUI. Pint Baptist Church, Be τ. β. W. Γ. HUI, pas-

tor. Preaching every Sunday at 10:4ft a. M.

Sunday School at 12. Sabbath evening servie* at 7 3B. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening at 7 30. Covenant Meeting the last Friday before the let Sunday of the mouth at i JO P. H. AU not otherwise connected are cordially Invited.

Mrs. Emery H. Barton of Cincinnati, 0., ia the g neat of Mr·. John Pteroe.

Arthur Shaw returned home last week from Pittsburgh, Pa., where he went to run Misa Burcbfleld'· car home for her.

N. W. Parlin of lfaple City, Kanaaa, and Mr·. Florence Metcalf of Weld, were I gueets the paat week of their cousin, Dr. M. M. Houghton.

Miss Louise Diman returned Saturday to her home in Providence, R. I.

Mr*. I. C. Ingraham, Mr·. Davie· and Miss Davie· have closed their summer

home in thie village and returned to

Brookline, Mas·. Prof, and Mr·. William Roy Smith,

who have spent the summer in England, I nailed from Liverpool on the sixteenth

expecting to reach Bryn Mawr, Pa., early the present week.

The extreme hot wave of last week was followed Wednesday night by a se-

vere thunder shower. Rev. C. A. Knickerbocker closed his

summer pastorate at the Universalist church Sunday. He will occupy the

pulpit at Shirley, Mass., for the present. Ralph H Hallett of Boston is the

guest of hie relatives at Paris Hill. One day !a»t week a partridge made

her appearance at Ε. B. Curtis' and tried to get into the chicken enclosure. Mrs. Curtis caught the bird in her hands. It showed no signs of fear and is now

settled down tj a comfortable home 1th the Curtis family. As part of a probable crop of about

two thousand barrels of apples, U. H. Heald has four hundred barrels of hand- some Snow apples that will soon be ready for the market.

H. S. Knickerbocker "broke camp" Monday and returned to Boston.

Mis· Julia Carter returns this week to

her work in the New York Public Libra-

PARTBIDGK DISTBICT.

School began this week with Miss Marion Tyler as teacher. Miss Tyler boards at Freedom Strout's.

Miss Sadie Lawrence is visiting rela- tives at Uiram Linscott's.

Walter Cox of Massachusetts is visit- ing his father, Andy Cox.

Robert Small is repairing the old Rip- ley buildings on Ripley Hill, and we un-

derstand that he ia talking of letting them to parties for a children's borne.

Mrs. W. S. Ma>«>n wishes to thank her friends for so kindly remembering her on ber birthday.

(lreenwood. The drouth is ended for a few days at

least. The thunder and lightning con-

tinued through Wednesday night, and must have been fearful in the direct path of the shower. The rain here wet down only au inch or two, and those who have brought their water half a mile or more will now have the fun of going dry a

while longer. Our recent company consisted of Mr.

and Mrs. Daniel Paine with their two kids, the oldest being a little more than two years old and the youngest three months. Mrs. Paine has been the moth- er of twelve children, eleven of whom are still living, one-half of them being by a former marriage. Of the family history of these people we know but little, except that they are good com-

pany. Perhaps John Small might be in- terested to know this family occupies the same farm that he did, before selling out and moving to South Paris.

What with the hot days and the bad work mado by coons and hedgehogs, there has been an unusual rush of sweet

T»U

is tine ami will make up in part for the

partial failure last year. A few more thoughts in regard to the

late America Benson may be in order be- fore bidding him good-by. He bad a

way of hie own of doing thing*· as we all have, and some of them at least were correct.

Soon after reaching manhood be tried the water by g"ing on a voyage to the West Indies, but since be never went

again it was thought he got enough of the sailor's life to remain on land.

After getting married he went into the novel business of raising colts for market, and it was said he was always fortunate and did well in that line of in- dustry.

Asa wrentler America Benson held the record for years in Hartford and ad-

joining towns, and of coarse was honor- ed accordingly by all the lovers of that kind of sport.

Wilson's Mills. Charles F. Kyle, an agent of the

Maine Bible Society, was in town recent-

ly selling very fiue copies of the Bible at cost and giviug to the needy.

Mrs. Laura (nee Fickett) Nichols, a

native of this place, but now of Silver City, was in town for a few brief calls the first of the week.

II. G Bennett started for Lewiston early Tuesday morning, called by the ill- ness of bis wife who has been stopping there for several weeks with her daugh- ter, Mrs. Lois McGibbins.

Mr. and Mrs. John Olson made a trip to Colebrook the past week.

Mrs. Β. N. Wilson spent the day with her mother, Mrs. S. S. Bennett, Thurs- day.

Robbie Storey is boarding at II. W. Pickett's and attending school at the lower town.

Mrs. Κ S. Bennett returned from her visit at Stewartstown.

Albany. Joe Harrington and nephew John

were at S. G. Bean's threshing the 23d. He reports more grain than last year.

Mrs. Izi Bartlett and son Earl are at home. They took in two days of the fair.

F. G Sloan has moved to Bethel. His sister, Mrs. L. M. Goodwin, is keeping house for him. His valuable cow gave birth to twin calves. A pair of ateers for some one.

Ε. T. Judkins was at his farm Sunday. The old neighbors wish Mrs. Judkins would come with him once in a while.

North Paris. A. B. Abbott took his aon Gordon to

Lewiston Sept. 23d for an operation on his throat.

Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Trask and H. D. McAliater and son were also in Lewiston the same day.

R. L. Cummings, president of the grange service commission, and G. W. Q. Perham and A. J. Abbott, members of the committee, were at East Auburn to attend a meeting of the committee Sept. 23.

Mrs. Ida M. Brown has gone to Bos- ton.

Mrs. Parker from Massachusetts is visiting the fsmily of John Ross and other friends here.

(Ulead. Mrs. Josephine Wheeler has returned

home from West Paris, where she bas been visiting her son, S. I. Wheeler and family.

Mr. and Mrs. F. B. C· ffin have returned home from their trip tbrough the White Mountains.

F. X. Wheeler has a large crew of men

threshing oats on his farm here. Mrs. Fred Marr and daughter Helen

returned to their home in Portland last Monday, after spending the sommer here at their cottage.

Mrs. A. R. Bryant was in Shelbnrne, Ν. H., recently.

The farm buildings of Winfield C. Newell were struck by lightning daring the heavy shower early Thursday morn-

ing and totally destroyed. Most of the stock and household farniture was saved.

Sumner. Harold Martin is loading cars. This town was well represented at the

Canton fair by a town teas of sight yoke of oattls. Several from this vicin- ity attended the fair oo Wednesday.

George L. Libby, wife, daughter and grand daughter, and Chandler Hop- kins of West Peru were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Spaulding oa Sun- day.

Fred Thompson is able to rids ont af- tsr a severe illness.

Bethel. Mr·. Maaalleld returned Monday from

Northampton, Mm·., where ahe left her daughter Marion, a student at Smith College.

Tuesday the W. C. T. U. met with Mrs. Horace Andrews and listened to a

report of the state convention. Wednesday the W. R. C. served supper

in Odd Fellows1 Block. Thursday the Lidiee' Club of the Con-

gregational church invited the members of the church, parish and friends to Gar- land Chapel to the jubilee meeting which was held In honor of burning the

mortgage on the parsonage, which the ladies have jus' paid. The chspel and parlor were made inviting and home- like with decorations of cut flowers. A. short program was given. The presi- dent, Mrs. W. 0. Straw, presided. All joined in singing Coronation, which was

followed by th» invocation by Rev. W. C Curtis, the pastor. The secretary, Mrs. J U. Purington, read the story of the raising of the debt, during the past ten yearn, which showed that the wom-

en have worked patiently and bravely. About 16000 has been earned by the club, during this time. As tbe president, who held the mortgage and had been the generous giver of 11400, laid it upon the liâmes, all joined In singing "Praise God from whom all blessings flow". Mr. Upson sang two selections to the de- light of the audience, accompanied on

tbe piano by Miss Miriam Herrick. Light refreshments were served and a

social hour followed, then tbe singing of America closed a pleasant evening long to be remembered.

Mrs. A. £. Herrick accompanied bei daughter Margaret to South Hadley, where she has entered Mt. Holyoke Col-

lege. The grange are to hold a fair and eup-

per Oct. 1st. Cole Λ Harris Co. will present UucU

Tom's Cabin at Odeon Hall Thursday evening, Oct. 1st.

Friends of Rev. C. L. Baughart, for rneily pastor of the Methodist oburch it Bethel, will be pleased to know that bit son Harold has returned safely to Amer ioa after a trying experience abroad, where he has been for study. He holdt the position of professor of Frenoh anr

German In the Hotcbklss school al Lakeville, Con a.

The Methodist society will observe rally week.

MIDDLE INTERVALS.

Ellen P. Kimball and Blanche recentlj visited friends and tbe school at Nortl Bethel. The John Philbrook farm ii run by Mr. and Mrs. P. G»udet, auc

Mrs. Philbrook is fortunate in having such good people caring for her bouse etc. Alta Smith is the teacher and wel fitted for tbe position. Her father ant

mother were pupils of the writer h

North Bethel and Newry in 1871 anr

1879. We were rowed across the rivei back to Middle Intervale by a gentlemai in every way who lives on the bank op posite the Carter farm, on a farm ownec

by H. Hastings. We bad a ride pari way over from Be'bel Hill with Mrs Sumner Davis of Hanover who was ei

route back to Hanover. Her husban* was also a pupil of tbe writer on Swai Hill in 1878. She was a rugged gooi looking woman doing business to kee] her husband on the farm. A fine look

ing little son sat by her side and cheerei us on our way. À very fine view of sur

rouuding sccnery all along the river Bethel is indeed a lovely location fo

city boarders. Ruth Buck has returned to Northfieh

Seminary, Mass. Eva Farwell has gone to Koene, Ν Η Mrs. i'arlin is in Massachusetts amoni

relatives. Eli Stearns Is buying apples in this vi

cinitv and shipping to Berlin. Mrs. Frances Abbott Stone of Norwa;

has been here with relatives and return ed home.

Mrs. Jennie P. Coffin of Denver, Col orado, has been here among her people

Married in Denver, Colorado, Sept. 2 1914, Mr. Frauk P. Coffin and Mis Bertha McClain. His mother is an Ox ford County woman.

Eva Farwell is teaching echool at Be mis.

Arthur Jordan and wife of Mexico an<

Herbert Downes of Locke's Mills wer

at the Oliver homestead with relativee J. M Philbrook like bought a lot ο

cord wood of Frauk Russell. We an

sorry to learn that Mr. Philbrook ha gone to a hospital for treatment. Hi wife was always a dear friend of th writer.

D. M. Kimball Is improving in health

East Sumner. Oxford Conference of Congregations

churches will hold it· October seesioi at Eist Sumner un the 13tb and 14th ο tbe month. Visitors will, as usual, b cordially entertained free.

Rev. J. N. Atwood was called ti Water ville last week to attend tbe funer al of hie mother.

Arthur Hall and family, who hav beeu «pending tbeir vacation at Ezri Keene's, returned to tbeir borne in Net Haven, Conn., on Saturday.

M re. Meriah Goss, who recently sue tamed a stroke of paralysis, is said ti

be improving steadily and may partial!; regain the use of her left side. Dr. È J. Marstcn of Auburn attends ber. Th< doctor still ban several patienta in th

vicinity and comes up weekly. He is lo cated at 223 Main St., Auburn, in the res

idence formerly occupied by the lat Dr. Pennell.

Hebron. The funeral of W. Scott Bearce wa

held at his late home here Sunday after noon.

Mrs. Hersey Munroe is visiting her sis ter, Mrs. A. M. Richardson.

Mrs. J. D. Sturtevant went to Wes Peru Monday to visit ber son, Ernes W. Sturtevant.

Henry Bearoe and family returned t( Washington, D. C., early this week.

Leon Whitney of Boston Is in th place this week looking after businesi matters.

Η. T. Glover had another operation οι

his leg Wednesday. Dr. Marshall ο

Portland, assisted by Dr. Linn Marshall performed tbe operatiou. A trainei nurse is In attendance.

Mrs. Andrew Montgomery and littl daughter of St. John, P. Q., and Mi* Frances Glover are at tbeir father's.

On Wednesday evening tbe usual re

ception was given at the Home to th new students.

Many apples are being picked in thl vicinity. At tbe price of barrels and worl tbe net proceeds will be small.

North Buckfield. Mr. George Turner from Lynn, Mass.

with his wife, granddaughter and Mn Julia Bard, have returned to their bom after visitiug a few days with relatives ii the place.

Miss Mae Hadley visited Mr··. Jennii Heald tbe 18tb.

Mrs. Maggie Atwood of Rumford hai been in tbe place calling on friends.

Mrs. Caroline Sturtevant of Greene 1 stopping with her daughter, Mrs. Flor ence Warren.

Quite a number in tbe place took ii the Cauton fair.

Mrs. Howard Emery starts for Wash

ington, D. C\, Friday, to join her hui band. Her mother, Mrs. Amelia San bourn, who has spent the summer witl ber, returned to her home in Brattle boro, Vt.

A terrific thunder shower passed ove

the place at 11:30 o'clock Wednesda; night. Fortunately no damage wa done.

North Waterford. James Flint of Fryeburg and Rutl

Glines of North Bridgton were guests a

Wm. Fiske's Saturday. Mrs. Byron Bisbee of Auburn Is ben

visiting ber brother, Gorham Knight and aister, Mrs. M. J. Bisbee.

Dastin McAllister is a guest of his sis ter at Berlio, Ν. H.

Silas Stearns and family have move*

to Norway. He and bis son Aroble are a

work in the sled factory. Mrs. Will Fiske and her sister, Mrs

Lawrenoe Knight of Harrison, atarte< Tuesday night to New York to vlsi tbrir sister.

Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Hazelton are work log in tbe corn shop «t East Waterford

Walter Brown took η party of 42 t<

Norway fair In the trnok. George Kimball bad bis pocket hool

with about 112.00 taken from his pocke in tbe hall at the fair.

Mildred Parker and friend from Au burn have been stopping with her moth er, Mrs. Lincoln Holmes, the past week

Bockfleld. ▲ party spent the week-end at the

sew oamp it Νοεί h Pond. C. C. Wlthington and ▲. F. Warren

with their wive· made (be trip to Phil- lip· by automobile. Mr·. Warren re-

mained fora vUlt, and Mr·. Glidden Parker returned with them for a vlalt here.

Ml·· Dorothy Steven· of Portland ha· been the gue«t of MIm Mollle Cole.

Mis· Stella Bowen returned Monday to Wilton, where she will be employed for the winter.

Albert Gould of Freeport baa been here with hi· grandparent·, Mr. and Mrs. Ο. E. Waite.

Mi·· Bessie Stanton was here Sunday with relatives.

Clifford Lake of Wilton was the guest over Sunday of Mr. and Mr·. C. T. Bow- en.

Howard Shaw arrived home Monday from Loa Angeles, Calif., where he has been employed for a year in engineering work.

Mr·. George D. Bisbee of Rumford was the gueat of Mrs. E. A. Prince Tuesday.

Beth Atwood returned to her home in Massachusetts Tuesday after a visit with My-a Irish.

Rev. Mr. Pierce of Baltimore, Md„ was the guest of Rev. F. M. Lamb Tue* day and Wednesday.

Mrs. E. A. Prince went to Waterville Thursday to be with her daughter, Mrs. Bert Drummond, for a few weeks.

Mr. and Mra. R. C. Bradford and Mr·. Lucy Bridgbam came by auto from Port- land Wednesday to call on Mra. Elin- beth Waldrpn.

The Ladies' Circle of the Baptist church met with Mrs. C. M. Irish Wed- nesday afternoon, and plana for the fall and winter were discussed.

Miss Martha Cole is having city water put into her residence on High Street.

Rev. F. M. Limb aud A. F. Warren were in Greene Friday.

Mrs. Solon Purinton went to Presque Isle Tuesday as a delegate from the Nezinscot History Club to the Maine Federation of Women'· Clubs whioh held its aeaaion there tbia week.

Mr·. Ada Shaw waa In Portland Mon- day.

Mrs. Ella Athearn returned to her home in Woodville, Mass., Wednesday.

Mr. and Mra. Geo. Walker of Vineyard Haven and Mrs. Palmer of Stockbridge are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley De- Coster.

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Rawson are on a

visit to relatives in Massachusetts. Mr. and Mra. Stanley DeCoater with

friends were In Leeds Saturday. Dr. Hermon Corey Bumpus, who was

recently uoanimously elected presiden* of Tufts College, la a native of Buckfield,

1 where he was born May 5, 1862, and in his boyhood he attended the schools ol Rucktield. He graduated from Brown University in 1884. He received the de-

1 gree of Ph. D. from Clark University ir 1801, the honorary degree of Se D. from

I both Tufts College and Brown Universi ty in 1005, and the degree of LL. D. from Clark University in 1000. He wai

1 formerly for some time director of tht I American Musenm of Natural History it 1 New York, and baa alnce been buainesc I manager of the University of Wisconsin, > He has held important positions in ι

large number of scientific associations ir > America and abroad, and has written

some text-books and article· on scien titic subjects.

Bryant's Pond. ' Eli M. Noyés bas sold bis place on th<

Pari* road to Mr. Craige, who will occu

I py it in a few weeks. Mr. Noyes wil ( I move to the village and into the Mount I fort tenement.

Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Whitman of Sou»f Parie are staying for a few days at th«

Mold Whitman homestead. "I Amns S. Bryant, who has been In fail I itig health for several months, went tf Portland Thursday, and will reside witt one of his daughters there through tb<

> winter. • Λ new store is nearly completed a> ■ North Woodstock. It ta located on the

old store lot near the Galllson house and will be occupied as a grocery stor< by William Jackson.

M Prof. Elmer K. Bowkerleft this weei 51 for Wallingford, Conn., where he has at

important position in one of the citj schools.

The drouth is getting severe in thh town. Many wells are dry and pastun

1 brooks hardly afford water sufficient foi } cattle. The sweet corn in many placet

has been injured by the "dry spell.' Hardly any rain has fallen here for fortj days.

J The corn shop will probably close th« I firnt of the week. There has been t

! rush of corn the past few days owing tc ΓI the droutb. Several delays bave occur > I red in the shop, caused by a break in thi

machinery. ! Dickvale.

i Will Dixon is working for Oscar Put > nam and boarding at Linas Libby's. u Mr. and Mrs. John Wyman bave re

r turned from Weld. Mrs. Welch is visit ing them.

■ Mr. aud Mrs. Ray Tyler and little daughter are spending a few days ii

r Bethel. I Mabel Richardson has been having bad time with her throat. It is some bet

) ter. -I Mrs. Frank Limb and granddaughter ■ Lillian McCollister, speut the week-enc ) with Mrs. Arthur Child.

Several from this place attended Can ton fair. Reported a floe time witt

I plenty of warm weather. , Loon Mclntire is working for Chas I Matthews.

James Sanders and son Tommie art

I working for Bert D«vis in the woods. Vernon Farrar is hauling apples U

II the station. I Waterford. I Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Abbott were vis iting Mrs. Abbott's sister, Mrs. Ellei

, Buck, last Saturday and Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Ripley were visit-

ing her uncle, Charles Damon, in Harrl , son Sunday. f J. C. Ilarvey has bought a horse ol

II Joe Strout of South Harrison.

( There is a big crop of potatoes in tbii I vicinity.

, Mr. and Mr· P. A. Ripley bave gont 11 home to Bemis. Mr*. Ripley has beer

staying with the family of her father, F A. Damon, for the last two months. Mr

t Ripley has a job on the Maine Central I They weut Wednesday.

Mr. Devitt is gaining slowly. t The corn is being picked and taken t<

the shops. There was a terrible thunder storm

here Wednesday night. • East Bethel.

I Mrs. Etta Bean is spending a short va

t cation with relatives in Lawrence, Mass,

Mr. and Mrs. Will Bartlett recently en tertained Mr. Pennell of Old Town.

Mrs. F. B. Howe has gone to Waltham

! Mass., for several weeks' visit with hei sister, Mrs. W. C. Howe, and family,

ι Wm. R Swan of Lynn, Mass., Mrs. A1

bert Dean of South Paris and Mr. Penlej I of South Paris were recent guests of Mr.

( and Mrs. J. H. Swan.

Ο. B. Farwell is cutting ensilage for al I the silos.

Farmers are picking and hauling eweel corn to Bryant Pond factory.

Ί Locke's Mille.- A. W. Bryant of Milton spent Sundaj

at David Foe'er's. r Mrs. W. S. Hotham of Peru and Mrs.

, Griffin of Dummer, Ν. B., wore enter- tained last week by Mrs. Abbie Trask.

J. F. Reed is working In the corn shot at West Paris.

, A party of young people from Bethe spent the week end at "Outside Inn."

Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall and Misi

, Elizabeth of Burlington, Vt., Mr. and Mrs. Jarvls Thayer and daughter Francei of Paris Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Pen ley and Master Donald of West Paris, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stearns and Ar-

I tbnr Elllngwood of Stearns Hill, spenl t Sunday at "Camp Echo."

Mrs. Abble Trask and Mrs. Lola Fos ter enjoyed an auto ride to Rumford

I Falls last Friday, in Miss Georgia Crock- ett's touring car.

Mrs. Elmer Cammlnga entertained Mrs. Belle Chase of Otisfleld Wednes day.

, After a week of very hot weather, w< are glsd to have It some cooler thli

; Thursday night. M "I wish 1 eoald Impress ipsa you

I mind· la some wax tki sMNitty of

Hr>H «Malt·· to tki llUl· tfctags ta

waaMUoa with rood work."- Chty En

gimetr Sargmt at rood osovsaMoo. I

Wast Paris. Levi Shedd la building an addition to

his residence on Main Street. Mrs. I. L. Bowker of Portland ia visit-

ing her parenta, Mr. and Mrs. Roacoe ΤαβΙΙ.

Margaret Tnell baa returned to the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. ▲duey Tuell, after apending the sum-

mer with her soot, Mra. French, at New-

rj. Mra. D. H. Fifleld, Mra. Harrj Patch

and daughter Marj Elizabeth, and Mr. aod Mra. P. C. Maybew motored to He- bron laat Sunday. They returned by Meohanio Falla.

Mra, Sara Curtis and Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Brigga of Portland are at Mrs. Curtis' borne here.

Myrtle Robinson, who baa been spend- ing the summer with her aunts at Sum- ner sod Redding, has returned to the borne of her uncle, P. C. Maybew, to at- tend sohool.

Mrs. Η. B. Dunham is furnishing rooms in P. C. Mayhew'a bouse for oc-

cupanoy. School began last Monday morning,

and tbe four teachers are boarding at H. S. Mann's.

Mr. and Mra. Edwin J. Mann went to Boston Saturday. They will visit rela- tivee in Boston and it· anburba, and Mr. Mann Kill combine business and pleas- ure by attending to matters pertaining to

his business. Mrs. E. F. Barrows, Mrs. Emma W.

Mann and Miss Alice Penley motored to be Canton fair ic C. P. Dunham's auto.

Mrs. I. F. Emmons bas rented ber bouse to V. E. Ellingwood, and will move to Portland where ber grandson, Karl Hayer, will attend school.

Rafe Hatt, Mrs. Cora Stearns, Mrs.

Mary Stevens and Miss Minnie Stevens motored to Hebron Wednesday to see

Mary Stearns, and from there to Minot 10 visit Clarence Hatt.

Mr. aod Mrs. Harvey Sanders and two little sons nf Portland have been recent guests of Mrs. Sanders' aunt, Mrs. Lizzie Lane.

Rafe Hatt will enter Tufts Medical Sobool, Boston, this fall.

A 8trange Memorial. From the window of α trolley car on

a Une that connects several small cities

and large villages in central New York the traveler can see a scythe swinging from the limb of a tall tree. To be

perfectly accurate, it does not swing any longer, for It has hung there so

many years that the tree has grown round it, and now holds it tightly in its place.

In the early days of our own grent war a young mun was mowing in hla father's fields with this scythe. While he worked his thoughts must have been on his country, for suddenly he

hung the scythe on the tree with the

words, "Hang there until I corue back." He had made up his mind to enlist.

He never came back. Like so many other patriotic young men, he gave his life to his country and the gift woh

accepted. Having heard his words, his

parents let no one remove the scythe. Tear after year, on the sacred an-

niversary of ills death, his friends have

gathered under that tree und kept his memory green. There is probubly no

other memorial in the world like the hanging scythe.—Youth's Companion.

Perpetual Motion. A discovery which seems to be the

équivalent of perpetual motion wus

described by Professor Whitehead at a

meeting of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. He declared that

by subjecting a closed coil of lead wire to practically absolute toro tempera- ture, and starting a flow of electricity therein by some external means, Pro- fessor Kamerlingh Onnes of Loyden, Germany, succeeded in maintaining α

continuous current without the ex-

penditure of energy. To obtain the extremely low temperature necessary to make the experiment a success the coll was Immersed In liquid helium. The current was started In the wire by magnetic induction, the flow of elec- tricity persisting, it is declared, for four and one-half hours after the mag- netic Influence was removed. It was stated that if the experiment had not beeD terminated when it was the cur- rent would probably have continued to flow indefinitely.—-Electrical World.

Boots and a Bishop. The bishop of Yukon says that on

one of his longest Journeys he and his companions were reduced to eating their sealskin coats. They set out to visit the Eskimos along the Arctic coast and, having accomplished this stage of the Journey, hoped to cross the great divide over the Rocky mountains In order to reach Dawson City. The sick- ness of an Indian guide delayed them, the winter set in earlier than usual, and the travelers had to pass through a region which offered scarcely any game for food. When they began to eat their sealskin boots they had less than two pounds of flour, a little bacon and a handful of rice. The boots they toast- ed, and the bishop remarked that they found them palatable enough. When they came to eat the tops of the boots the bishop recorded the fact that they were "not as good as the soles."—New York Journal.

Doge of War. Dogs have gone to the wars from the

earliest times. They barked at the siege of Troy. In those early days, however, they were used as sentinels and for purposes of defense. In the

■ middle ages they attacked. The track- ing mlssioii of the Scottish bloodhound has been noted, but the dogs wero also used to attack cavalry. For this duty they were clothed In coats of mall

, studded with spikes and scythes to confuse the horses. And when fire- brands were also attached to the mail the opposing camp looked for fire ex-

tinguishers. That these dogs played no mean part in the field is proved by the fact that Ilenry VIII. offered the 8panlsh king, Charles V., 40,000 auxil- iaries and 4,000 war dogs to help him against Francis I.—London Chronicle.

Criminals Uaed a Textbook. The late Sir Howard Vincent, M. P.,

when head of the criminal investiga- tion department of Scotland Yard, wrote a very comprehensive book for the benefit of young constables. It told them how to act on every possible occasion, from capturing a burglar to consoling a lost child But, unfortu- nately, the information it contained as

to police methods was equally valuable to criminals, who profited by Its tips to such an extent that the book was

suppressed, and thenceforth constables were instructed by word of mouth.- London Express.

The Ideal Husbsnd. "Yes, I may say I have an ideal hue-

band." "An Apollo for looks, a Chesterfield

for manners," rhapsodized the girl. "Those things don't countv in hus-

bands, my dear. Mine stays fairly sober and brings most of his salary home."—Pittsburgh Post

What 8upporta Them. Bill—Switzerland Is noted for its

■eenery, you know. Jill—Yes, but a

person can't live on scenery. "Well, the hotel proprietors seem to be doing pretty well at it."—Yonkers Statesman.

Fashionable 8ervloe, "My plate Is damp." "Hash," whispered his wife. 'Thsfe

your soup. They serve small portions tt these fashionable affairs."—Louis- Fille Courier-Journal.

There is no degradation in the hard- est manual or humblest servile labor wheo It is honest—Job· Bnrtrtn

Dufrerln'· Odd RlgRl ly·. Sir Tbomns Barclay in "Thirty Year·

Anglo· French Reminiscences" telle how-

Lord Lytton once asked Lord Dufferln

what he thought wan the source of hie

•uccess In conducting Intercourse with

•astern prlncee. "My glass eye," said be. "When I hud anything serious to negotiate I fixed them with the glass eye and watched them with the other." He may, of course, hare meant hie

monocle, adds Sir Thomas, who also

describee the effect of Lord Dufferin'a

odd right eye upon himself: "When he spoke to you he dropped

his monocle and fixed you with a

steady gaze which made you feel as If

you were giving yourself away to one

whom no human sympathy would move. When you had finished what

you were saying he would go on watch- ing you with the same steadiness as if

he were listening now to what you were thinklug. You would wabble on

the thin planks on to which in your confusion you had stepped, and then

In the uncomfortable silence you would say something you did not intend, and

Dufferln seemed to be waiting for

that"

Palter· Called Mental Defective·. According to a Brooklyn physician,

moet accidents, as well as divorces and crimes, are in reality due to de-

fective mentality. When u person gets caught in a maze of tralfic and does not know whether it is better to go backward or forward he is, according to this doctor, a target for everything coming hie way.

The indecision or lack of judgment leads to frequent accidents with the

same individual. Of 112 persons who

were questioned in four eemiprlvate hospitals forty-eix had had previous accidents und thirty-two more than one such accident. Out of about 50,(XX) examinations of defectives there wus

scarcely u case that did not show

many scars. Inquiry among eight au-

tomobile owners showed tluit the opin- ion commonly held of reckless chauf-

feurs among their fellows was thut

the reckless ones were not quite nor

mal, or, as they phrased it, were

"crazy."—New York World.

The World's Strangest University. Founded in the year 072 A. L>., the

Mohammedan university of El-Azhar ("The Luminous") is one of the oldest existing and strangest universities in

the world. El-Azhar is the Oxford of the Mos-

lem world and Is at present attended by upwurd of 10,000 students of all

ages and from every eastern country from the Caucasus to Somalllaud. Board and lodging le free. The teach-

ing consists chiefly of Mohammedan dogma, which is laboriously committed

to memory from sacred books. The students squat in groups on the

floor of the immense building with

their boots—which have to be taken off

on entering—and their dally rations lie-

side them and accompany the droning repetition of their lessons with u

rh.vt!::nlc swaying of the body. Writ- ing is done on tin slates.

Girls are allowed to attend the lec-

tures, but only as listeners; they may not epenk.

Eaten the Canary. An Italian street peddler wns mak-

ing mechanical canaries warble and

carol when a coal «vagon lumbered by driven by an old darky. The driver

heard the song and, pursing up his

lips, imitated it perfectly. Amazed, the peddler walked across the street

and regarded the old man long and hard.

"Yu needn't be lookin' fo' dat bird," Uncle Andy assured him, " 'caze Ah'se

done swallowed him. Ah'se done kep' him down dar to' twenty year an' Ah

ain't gwlne let him go now!" And a crowd gathered, as is custom-

ury in New York.—New York Tost

The Last Word. "By gosh," a henpecked husband

eald, "I hear some chaps kicking be-

cause their wives always have the last

word. Now, for my part, to give my wife the lust word never bothers me

a bit." "It doesn't V" "No. on the contrary. I always feel

thankful when she gets to it"—Ex-

change.

Dogs *br Draff Work. The use of <tog« for draft work wa

prohibited In London In 1830, but re-

mained legal In tlic provinces for an-

other fifteen years. Sir Walter Gil- bey, In his "Recollectious of Seventy Years," notes as a feature of his boy- hood ut Bishop Stortford the numbers of dog carriage· and carts on the Essex lanes and highroads. "All sorts

and conditions of men used dog car-

riages, from small tradesmen to poorer

people who could not afford a pony. Dog draft was abolished because certain people agitated against it as

cruel, but I think that generally the

dogs were neither ill treated nor .over-

worked. There are prolmbly many peo-

ple living who can remember when the tugging propensity of the dog was

utilized in England. Worklngmen had

their 'dogcarts,' In which they made Sunday nnd holiday excursions. The

dogs employed were, as a rule, heavy half bred bull mastiffs with a touch of the lurcher In them. They thought nothing of drawing their masters fifty or sixty miles In α day."—London Sphere.

Do You Suffer From Tired Ey··? If you suffer from tired eyes—and

who does not at times?—you may be

glad to try a French author's acciden-

tally discovered remedy. It Is a simple method of restoring the vision to fresh- ness. One night when engaged In

writing an article his eyes gave out

before he could finish and he was

compelled to stop. So, turning from

his unfinished manuscript, Ills eyes fell u|»on some scraps of colored silk that bis wife had been using for

patchwork. These gay colors had a

peculiar attraction for wearied optics. On resuming bLs work after gazing at

them for several minutes ho found them quite fresh. After several ex

perlments he surroun led his Inkstand with brilliantly colon d striped silk ma-

terial that his eyes must rei-t on every time he/ilps his pen Into the ink. This brings Instant relief.

How Perfectly French! There is a prefect in the south of

France who hag a mania for his wife's

hands, which are particularly beaiiti fill. So thut he may always have the

object of his adoration under his eye. a model In bronze of one of the ham!.· has been made and the prefect keep- it on his desk at his otfice.

An official in this prefect's district, anxious to secure his Influence for po littcal preferment, lias devise;! a de llghtfu! way of paying him a delicate

compliment. Every time he enters Hit

great man's office be walks silently t<>

Ills desk, takes up the bronze band and kisses It respectfully.

The prefect is so much Impressed by this act of ι aMantry that the tactful

joung man has already secured lucra-

tive promotion.—London Mirror.

Rico Throwing at Weddings. The origin of rice throwing at wed

dings is accounted for by a quaint Chi

nese legend. A great sorcerer. C'hao. became Jealous of another sorcerer, a

woman. Peach Blossom, and thereby conceived a plan to destroy her. lie

persur.do 1 her parent to give her ii.

marriage to his supposed son and craft-

ily chose the most unlucky day for

the wedding—the day when the "gold en pheasant" was in the ascendant—so that when when the bride entered the led chair the spirit bird would kill lier

with Its beak. Peach Blossom, how

ever, prudently gave directions for rice

to be scattered at the door, and thus

she passed out unscathed, while the spirit bird was busy eating the meal she had provided for it.

To Set a Razor. When a razor begins to "pull" an»l

drag the hair instead of cutting It there Is no need to send it to the barber to be set. There is a perfectly simple method by which any one can put it In trim. All that Is necessary Is to turn

an ordinary sharp table knife edge up- ward and lay the razor flat on the

edge of the knife. Then draw the

razor along downward, pressing light iy all the while from heel to toe, as in

stropping, turning and repeating the

operation half a dozen times. If the

razor Is then stropped the keenness of its edge will be surprising.—Pearson's Weekly.

OUR strong box is a GREAT MAGNET for the money of those who

conduct their homes and business by check. It DRAWS the DOL- LARS. You'd find it POSITIVELY to YOUE ADVANTAGE if

you would let it magnetize your money. Our FINANCIAL SERVICE is

BACKED by YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. The DISTINGUISHED TOWNSMEN on our board of directors is our BEST GUARANTEE.

YOUR NEIGHBOR BANKS WITH US. DO YOU? We pay 2 per cent interest on check account of $500 and over, on even

hundreds. Interest credited to your account last of every month.

Savings Department Connected with

BRANCH BANK AT BUCKFIELD, MAINE.

! SOUTH PARIS MAINE

FALL MILLINERY OUR NEW STOCK IS NOW IN

You are cordially invited to call on us, and

we will be pleased to show you the New Styles in Fall Millinery.

Mrs. L. C. Smiley, BOWKER BLOCK,

SOUTH PARIS, MAINE.

Safety First That seems to be the slogan that most of the

stores are using—not only on aigns posted in and

about their stores, but a liberal amount of the above

se» tence is used in their advertising. We have not adopted the idea as yet for this one

reason ; all of our old customers know—and our new

customers are fast learring the fact, that everything they buy here is GUARANTEED to give absolute

and entire satisfaction—if it doesn't we buy it back

and pay you the full price jou paid—you are always safe when you buy jour clothing and furnishings at

this store.

New Fall Hats, Shirts, Underwear, Hosiery, Neckwear,

Everything is Here Ready For Yoa.

EASTMAN & ANDREWS CLOTHIERS AND FURNISHERS

31 Market Square, South Paris.

CASTORIA For Infants and Children. BearB the /Ί&//1Γ/7 Tbi Kind Yoa Han Always Bought .<

Z. L. MERCHANT k CO. Successors to S. B. and Z. S. Prince

The Fall Season Opens!!

The Department of READY-TO-WEAR [

Is especially attractive, showing the latest ef- fects in great variety of

Tailored Suits, Outer Garments Waists and Skirts

The bright, new merchandise is in-

spiring. We want you to see the last

productions of the mills and facto- ries, even if you are not ready to buy. The new fall stocks are nearly com-

plete in every department.

OUR DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT

just now presents an unusually attractive showing of the

NEW FALL SUITINGS Fabrics that are especially suitable for tailored suits, one-

piece dresses, separate skirts, coatings, misses' and chil- dren's school wear, in plain stripe and plaid effects.

CORSETS are now being shown in new assortments, including the

new features for the reason.

In our varied experience in selling Women's Apparel, we have found that the most impoitant item—that article

upon which depends the success and satisfaction of all other

garments—is the Corset.

Scarcely a day passes that we do not hear some favorable comment in regard to some of our corsets.

We carry the following good makes of corsets. Ameri- can Lady, C. B., Warner's Rust Proof, R. & G., Kabo and Nemo. Corsets priced from 50c to $3.50.

SWEATERS FOR THE AUTUMN DAYS

are a conspucious feature of the present exhibit in white and

fashionable colors. Priced from $2 00 to $6.75. ONE PRICE CASH STORE.

NORWAY, MAINE

I

CASTORIA for Infants and Children, y / Τ"""

Tki Kind You Hail Alwan Bcutbt "5

BLUE STORES MACKINAWS

The season for these very useful and stylish garments has

arrived. If you are a school Boy or a School Girl you certainly would enjoy these gatments. If you are a Working Man or a

Business Man you will find one of these coats the most useful gar- ment you have. Fine to wear to and from your work or wear

down town in the evening.

If Yuu Own an Auto a Mackinaw is Just What You Want The slickest garment for auto wear. We sell Mackinaws to

both men and women. Come in and see the pretty patterns, the

splendid fits. We would like you to try them on. $4. up to $10.

Sweaters We Have in

Big Variety 50c to $6.00

Special attention to special orders. Please call on us.

F. H. Noyes Co. South Paris (2 Stores) Norway

NOTICE. The subscriber hereby give· notice that he boa

been duly appointed administrator of the estate of

Li la 8. W001 βπκτ. late ot Paris, In the County of Oxford, deceased, and (Ireη bonds as the l.iw directs. All person* having demands against the estate of said deceased are dealred to present the same for seulement, and all indebted thereto arc requested to make p«··· ment Immediately.

Sept. 1Mb, 1914. HABOLD T. BKIUtiS. SMI

NOTICE. The subscriber hereby gives notice that he

has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of

UUAELV8 RANKIN, late of Hiram, Id the County of Oxford, deceased, and given bonds as the law directs. All persons having demands against the estate ot aald decease·! are dealred to present the aame for seulement and all Indebted thereto are requested to make pavmentlmmedlately.

Sept. Uth, luW. CLARK B. RANKIN. 89-41

fîTOxford Democrat

; : V. ::e, September2Q, iqi.j

SOUTH PARIS. ■i.ilTH PARI* POST OfTIC*.

M^ur· T:3UA. M. to 7:90 F.«.

liSANl» TKLMK &A1LWAT·

Beginning Sept a, 1»13,

JUA.S» LKAVK HOt'TH PAU·

.... « Kvt 3 36 a. m., eiprees.dallv;

? I, il y ex-ept Sunday ; 4 38 p. m.,

"·« t ;» «J a in., express, dally;

j JJ .· exceptSunday; S 5,' p.m..

aiTfi. >"' CHIBCHBS. M (. aurch. Rev. A. 1. Mc

™ l'r· a-hlng service, 10:4S A j|..

ν * Y.P. 3. C. Ε. β.*» ?·-■*■' Λ vi e 7 <W p. M.; Church p " vf it-lay evening at Τ JO p. *.

^ ; -Λ· rnected, are corllally In

Κ<·ν. I. S|te*r. Pa*tor rv.-ermeetlng 10 "0 a. M.

t i. Sabbath Schoo -■· l*. u-iiO Meeting 6 00 P. M. ;

:ay evening 7:30; clas- .oil:* 7 30.

Λ ·;.··.■ E. A Davie, Pastor -trvlio 1> A. a.; Sab. 1'. ■» C K., e:W p. *.,

m Wednesday evening -.its free. AU are

^ΓΪ;?Γ V ...Chester Gore Miller,

-vt e every Sunday a: »

„ at li *. Y. P.C. U.

α*ρ * ΑΓΑ HtKTWOe.

.· No. *4. He*ula: -efore full moon.

l*e. regular meet- earh week.—Aurora

lr Monday tvenlng*

lii '-etah I.ixlge, So.

, r. trldays or e*b

:\ot. No. 14«, meeu evenings of eacb

·ή \ lU Π » Ladles of the t>. A turday evening# of

I ·π ..-ν r >" Hall. e

ν erialn lamu meets ter the full of the

'ΰ ·!:· β'β llret and thirl :> » ange Hall. fourta Slon lay β of

'J lirook Lodge. No. lsl, '.Veduts.j> .'ΐθηΐηΑ·«

λ·, No, a. ra*et» every

ΙΛΛΙ (T y tb lan Hal..

jir·, -kir v. si ted relatives in

HirriiOD eutiy. r will meet Wednesday

j/ie-n •.'It, -.it tie church.

^ F I Mechanic Falls has

y«.n ν:- ι, Frank E. Barrows.

5J ». V » !1 i'haway has returned » to resume ber teach-

•8£· Lafa. » has returned to Bow

•r be second year of the ι

tvJtse

iiid ha·» been visit- Mrs. II. T. Bngg«», for

jfe* »

-i ;>ped two car loads of :i r.: i-f week, and after the ;."th w car a day, here aod at

West Pari·».

V Wymao of Peabody, Ma«s., •χ. α Yisitiog friends and rela- ·..·■·· η Ν. m the guest of Miss M. 0.Win iar r a few days.

M « r ne G. BrigK», who bas bs-· » me here for the past year

I j--day to ll'istoD, where * pugage in the work of her

f.· fr— t graduate uur->e.

V *· oen received of the birth of a the 2-<l to Mr. and Mrs.

unksof Abingtoo, Mass Mm. inks was formerly Miss L'j.c ket^ of South Paris.

t that ail members of the Li· ■ ,r· !® of the G. A. R. will keep a::: t » camptire dinner at Grange Hi >-pt. ."0th. Our reputation for iwdv·. ·,·. ng a good supply of food t. u :· sustained.

V av not know it, but the winter kLh e ·>η the Graud Trunk went iuto Λ · ΜΑ, It is just the same

on iivision as the one that has bet η

π c for the past year, and there is a y to be auother change this sea-

•oo.

V-ï Hoy Ε Cole and ·οη, after spend- π»; summer with Mr». Cole's par-

tot- ilr. and Mrs. William J. W heeler, wrr; >it week to their home in Can- t> Mass., accompanied by Mm Cole's il-· Mrs. A. J. Steams of Norway, « will make a visit there.

\ xt week begins the club season.

Τ Euterpean Club will hold its first m oting for the season next Monday af ternoou with Mrs. CoraS. Brings, when

Hallowe'en musical program will be

given. The Seneca Club will bold it* ng on the evening of the same

d»j. with Mrs. Alton C. Wheeler, when Germany will be the topic of the pro- Jtvn.

Tit* tnnual harvest supper at the Uni- term church is to be made a grand atfair It will be held Tuesday evening, Oct 1 It is aimed to have the supper mrpass any previous effort, which is lajiLija good deal. To cap it all, Dr. Mil r iialdwin, the world famous or-

f New York and London, will <i»e .* ; jpular cjncert on the big Moller organ.

Mr·» h 'rneman, widow of George A. Born· in. formerly of South Paris, died ■< lie time Thursday night at the house w here she was staying on Fore Stree·. Oxford. Mrs. Borneman spent par: time with her eon in Nor- way, bi ad been for a few weeks in

the b η Fore Street, alone. She was »b the place as usual Thursday iften; ·. but was found dead in her cba;r F;iday, and the physician who wa«, was of the opinion that she diei about midnight. The funeral on Sur la;·■ was attended by Rev. Chester Gore Mil er. »

In τι:: η with the rest of this sec-

tion ·. .e country, we registered some

of tin· ί ^ ';est temperatures of the year duritii; rl early part of last week. The b it (;> ahull» teo days' duration be WQ i\'·: off Wednesday night,aud by Pt :v, air had gone down to about a «ea- »h!n condition. While the "epell of wea" > r" bad its inconveniences, it mean' ars to raisers of sweet corn ami fa r unagers. Now we are getting the ••l .retid 'f the thermometer, the ®"rt .ry η Sunday not going above 4-1 for tin· .\t\, while Monday morning there •as qui> a heavy frost.

Just ■> ; h a shower as the superheated •eather might have been expected to t· It struck us during Wednesday η ghr. It was short, and there was only ab<>m raiu enough to lay the deep dust thoroughly, but there was a high wind, and the chtning and thunder wert

•ftnethiuif rather tierce. The lightning *'rutk a; least three t>roes in the village The house of Wiutield Allen on Pleasant Street orar Central Park was struck and dama^i to the extent of fifteen or twen-

ty dollars u 'be dining room and kitch eo, but do fire was set. An elm tree **■» struck and the bark stripped off al the · me f Ε Ε Parker on Hill Street •e' up fd by F. A Turner and family «m) a i '»i- ree was struck near the bons» of Berijatn η Swett on Western Avenue This la«t mentioned tree was struck il the shower on tbe llth of August.

u Gillespie of Lewieton. wb< mad- ■> in ivja Ui abiding 4>lace for ι few day*, had ,, busy time in tbe conrt:

jo Lewist 'ti and Auburn last week. Gil leepie is the proprietor of a taxi servie ia the two cities. During the count; iair he was here carrying passengers t< the fair. After the fair he elected tofcre main here for a time with a companion *ho it neems was not his legal consort but was Mr* Maude Howe, also of Lew "»too. (jo Tuesday of last week he wen tu Lewietoo to appear in the municipa couit of that city on a continued case i "hich he was charged with illegal pot •eseioo and nuisance. He was acquitte W<i returned to South Pari·, nowevei *»a sequel to the occurrences of the da officert from Andruscggin County cam •f'er him. and about 11 o'clock that nlgfi he wag arrested by Deputy Sheriff Titui Wednesday morn ng Mrs. Howe w« *'"> taken, and iu the Auburn Munlcipî t-ourt they were bound over in the sui ο' tGuo each. The name morning, in tb Lewieton Municipal Court, Gillespie ws

'rraig0rdt charged with assault and ba

j®r? oo bi· wife. The hearing wi> coi "QQed until Thursday morning, when t *** 'ouad oot guilty and diaohjtrged.

MIm Berth* Wight la attending Bllaa I Business College at Lewieton.

Did yon ever see the wood· colored ·ο little on the 2Sth of September?

Mr. and Mr·. D. A. Wheeler and two daughter* of Aabaro aie guests at Dr. C. L. Buck*·.

The district convention of Pythian Sisters will be held in October with Hamlin Temple of this place.

Our few little shower· have laid the dust, but have not been sufficient to soak in much, and the ground ia still very dry.

The carapfire of Wm. K. Kimball Post and Circle, 6. A R., on Wednesday, will be held at Grange· Hall. Nine posts and corps have been invited.

Mrs. Hattie King of Clinton, Mass., and Albert Blood of Ayer, Mass were here last week to attend the funeral of their brother, William L. Blood.

Professor W. S Ripley of Boston, the well known musician and composer, has been visiting relatives here for a few days, returning home Saturday.

All ladies of the Congregational I church interested in missions are invited to meet with the pus tor at the church vestry Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Eugene Lowell has gone to Colby Col· lege to resume his studies. He has al- ready taken one year of the course, and <

will continue with the class of 1917. | Rae Newton has also gone to enter Colby. \

ί Donald S. Bring*, who has been in a summer hotel at Westport, Ν. Y., for

! the season, has been at home for a few days, but will return to Westport for a ,

I few weeks, where he will bave a position ! in a national bank while the cashier is recovering from a surgical operation.

The orchardists will soon begin the harvesting of a good crop of apples.: Although the fruit is about the tineat | that has grown for years, there is as yet little sight for anything for the growers. i Prices so far offered bv buyers are hard-1 ly more than enough to pay for barrels and labor of picking.

The ladies of the Baptist church and society are requested to meet with Mrs. L. C. Morton next Thursday at 2 P. M. to tie a comforter for the missionary bar- rel. Any article for the barrel may be brought there at any time within two weeks. Any garments or articles of household use, new or old, if in good re- j pair, are acceptable.

TbeTubbs families are shipping their ;

household goods to Florida, and will fol- | low them on Saturday of next week. There are seven in the party—Harlan P. Tubbs, Mr. aud Mrs. George M. Tubbs and daughter. Miss Nellie Tubb*, Mr. { and Mrs. A. L. Tubbs and Mi»· Nellie Yeaton. Their locatiou is at Boyett, Hillsborough County, a few quit's from Tampa, where they own land.

A caller at the Democrat office on

Wednesday was Alvah Eastman of St. Cloud, Mion., who has been spending a

shott vacation at his old home in Lovell. Mr. Eastman learned the printing trade in the Democrat effi 'e on Paris Hill in :

the seventies, and then went west and started iu journalism in a modest way with a small country newspaper. He has made good, and is now at the head of the Journal-1'rese of St. Cloud.

Alton C. Max m now has the elevator section of his grain mill on Skillings Avenue closed in. This mill, which takes the place of the one burned last

May on the same site, will be when com-

pleted nearly 200 feet In length Quite a

part of it is a single story building, with a high elevator section in the middle. The outside of the buildiug is all covered with corrugated galvanized iron, so that it will uot be eet on tire by sparks.

I ! The concrete sidewalk ou the south

side of Maple Stieet has been continued by the bouse of Η. Β Holden and Bill-

| ings Block, so there eu w a continuous I walk on that side four and a half feet j wide from Market Square to the eastern boundary of the Grange Hall lot. 1 he town appropriation having been exhaust- ed, the abutters are pay'^g the full bill | for tbw walk with the hope of getting' the customary allowance from the town another year.

Some very nifty" furniture Las been installed in the Grand Trunk station. Μ;«βκ>η settees in dark oak take the

place of the old seats along the walls in both waiting rooms. In the men's room

a heavy double settee is placed in t be ( middle of the room, while in tho wom-

en's room there are a number of individ-, ual chair and rockers. No Persian rugs on the tioors as yet. A steam heating plant is also being put in to take the

place of the hot water heaters.

Kev. C. G. Miller, who put in an irri- gating plant for his market gardens last

spring, is satisfied that he has secured

large results from it this season. For one thing, he is securing a big yield of haudsome potatoes from seed planted, the 6'h of July, from which he expec'ed to get only some that would do to cook for his chickens. On his pea field, after the early peas were off, he raised sweet

corn which brought him £-!■> for the ears, the corn beiug planted late in June. ! "Water did that," says Mr. Miller, and the effects of it were to be noted on all bis crops.

The Stone Family Party. Fifty cousins attended the tenth re-

union of the descendants of Luther and Hadassah (Kimball) Stone, which was

held with Mr. aud Mrs. Fred B. Scribner at their home in Paris Saturday. Forty- eight sat down at the tables at dinner, and two more came later. Among the

number were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Stone of Salem, Mass Mr. and Mrs. Luther Monk of Bridgton, and Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Stone of Hebron. Let ters and cards of greeting from absent ones, in Oregon aud less distant states, were read. Four of the family relatives, who have usually attended the annual

gatherings, have died within the year. There was no fixed program. The

day was so cold that there was little in-

ducement to stay outside, and the time was enjoyetl with music and sociability. Photographs of the group were taken by Κ L. Greene, and an interesting history of the "cousin party" was read.

Maine News Notes.

While bathing with other boys at Ad- dison Thursday, Ralph, son of Mrs. Frank U. Thompson, was drawn under

by the swift current and drowned.

Mrs. Frederick P. Abbott of Saco was

re elected president of the Maine Federa- tion of Women's Clubs at its annual

meeting held at Presque Isle last we. k.

Albert L Barker of Portland, colored, was convicted in the Cumberland Supe- rior Court last week of the murder of Helen Brown by shooting on the 15th of

May. Fire at East Corinth Tuesday did dam-

age estimated at 120,000, burning several

buildings. Help was secured from Ban-

gor and the fiâmes were subdued after three hours' work.

In tearing down an old house in Au-

burn recently, some old "punkin P'ne'' boards w^re found, :ΐβ feet long and o0

inches wide. Such lumber is now easily worth $100 per thousand feet.

RHEUMATISM PAINS STOPPED The first application of Sloan's Lini-

ment goes right to the painful part—it penetrates without rubbing—it stops the

Rheumatic Pains around the joints and ■' gives relief and comfort. Don't suffer

Get a bottle to-day ! It is a family medi-

cine for all pains, hurts, bruises, cut·, > aore throat, neuralgia and chest pains.

Prevents infection. Mr. Chaa. H. Went-

worth, California, writes:—"It did won

ders for mv Rheumatism, pain is gone at

soon as I apply It. I recommended it to

t my friend* as the beet Liniment I evei

I used." Guaranteed. 25c. At your drug gist.

j DIZZY ? BILIOUS ? CONSTIPATED •J I)r King's New Life PHU will cun

1Î you cause a healthy flow of bile and ridi

e your stomach and bowela of waate anc

II fermenting body poisons. Τί,β{ t tonic to your stomach and liver and torn

s 1 the general system. First dose will curi

Λ you of that depressed, dizzy, Wlionaanc β constipated condition. 25o. all drug

a K'et*Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns.

• Sock Blood 'bitters ail cJea^ogbtood tonic, 1

well recommend·*!. $L00 a» all store·.

I Suicide of William L. Blood. With a charge from hi· own «hot got

William L. Blood of Soutb Parle eode<3 his life late In the afternoon of Wednea· day, at the house of Charlee Edward·, where be hae boarded for about a yeai and a half.

Mr. Blood had beep in poor health foi some year·, and ever alnce he had been at Mr. Edwards' had talked about mak< ing away with himself, and had discuss- ed poison, shooting and other methods. So common had this become that the people paid but little attention to it, not thinking tbat he would work himself up tc the point of committing the act.

Wednesday afternoon Mr. Blood weat to his own house near by, which is occu-

pied by a tenant, and got his shot gun, and returning told Mrs. Edwards that be was going to use it on himself. She told him he had better pray over the matter, and he went out on the back porch, where she heard him apparently in prayer. Coming in he bade hor good- by. gave her some messages, and went out again. While she did not cred- it his statement, Mrs. Edwards was wor-

ried, and W. S. Starbird, a neighbor, just then coming along, she spoke to him and asked him if be thought Mr. Blood would do it. He scouted the idea, bat tbey started around the bouse to look after him. Before they turned tha cor- ner thev heard the discharge of the gun.

Mr. Blood was found lying on a knoll back of the house and two or three rods distant from it. The shot had taken ef- fect at the base of the brain. Re lived a few minutes, but was unconscious. Corouer William J. Wheeler was called, but considered no action necessary, as it was a plain case of suicide.

Mr. Blood was born in Harvard, Mass., Jan. 10, 1S47, but had lived most of his life in South Paris. Be was a carpenter by trade, but bad not been able to work for a year or two. He leaves two daugh- ters in Somerville, Mass., and another daughter, Ruth, wife of Philip Bonney, and a son Harold, who live in Âuburn.

The fanerai was held at the Baptist church Friday afternoon, attended by Rev. E. A. Davis, and was in charge of Mt. Mica Lodge of Odd Fellows, of which be was a member. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery.

Mileage Kate does Up. It seems that the Demccrat'e state-

ment last week regarding the mileage books on the Grand Trunk was incorrect in one particular. It did seem a little peculiar that the Grand Trunk was not

following the other railroads in boosting the mileage rate universally, but the in- formation came from a source presumed to be authentic, and the Democrat lack- ed time to contirm or disprove it.

As announced, the Grand Trunk will, beginning Oct. 1st, issue a new mileage book, of 500 miles, good for bearer in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, for §11.25, or 2 1 4 cents per mile. But the single state 1000 mile books, hereto- fore sold at 2 cents per mile, will be dis- continued, and the new form of book will be the only one issued. This is of course practically an increase of the

mileage rate from 2 to 2 1 4 cents, as has been made by the Maine Ceutral and other roads.

But cheer up! The worst is probably yet to come, some time in the future. The big railroad lines are preparing to make a "readjustment" of fares, on a

ba*is of two and one-half cents a mile, and in time the increase will probably spread to the mileage books of New Eoglaod. So make the most of the days of grace while tbey last.

Since the above was written it is an-

nounced that the public utilities com-

mission of New Hampshire will not al- low the increase in tbat state. New Hampshire has a two-cent mileage law. The railroads say the law is both confis- catory and unconstitutional, but the pub- lic utilities commission says in effect that while the law stands on the books it must be regarded as a law, and the commission will not even grant a hear-

ing on the matter of the rate.

North Bvckfield, Sept 21. A very pretty wedding occurred Mon-

day morning at the residence of Mrs. I»<abelI Swallow, when her only daugh- ter, Ευ la Belle, was united in marriage with Ear! Mason Holme!·. The cere-

mony was performed by Rev. C. A. Knickerbocker of Arlington, Maes., the double ring service being used. The couple were unattended. The wedding march was played by the groom's sister, Miss Lillian Holmes. Only members of the immediate families attended.

The bride was tastefully dressed in a

gown of white satin messaline with shadow lace trimmings, and carried a

bouquet of sweet peas. The home was

made attractive with cut flowers and evergreen.

The presents were many, including silver, linen, oil paintings, china, and a

generous sum of money. Mrs. Holmes Is a graduate of Buck-

tield High School, 1010, and has been a

successful teacher in her home town, and by her cheerful disposition and pleasing manner lias won many friends. Mr. Holmes is the youugest eon of Mr. and Mrs G. A. Holmes, the leader of the popular Holmes1 Orchestra, and a

successful farmer. Both are highly es-

teemed, aud have the beet wishes of a

host of friends. After a few days' visit with relatives

in Massachusetts, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes will reside with the bride's mother.

Henry M. Lombard. Henry M. Lombard died at the 'home

of his daughter, Mrs. J. L. Suckles, at

East Sumner* on Aug. 28, after an ill· ness of one week. Mr. Lombard was

born in Magalloway Plantation 78 year« ago, the son of Samuel and Anna (Lin· net 1) Lombard. His father died when he was a small boy, aud he was '*pul out" to a Mr. Newhall of Turner and worked there until he was quite a young man. He then returned to Magalloway and entered <he logging business at 1Ϊ years of age.

He married Mary A. Dunham ol Turner, and there were born to them five children, Clara E., Mellen Α., Sam uel E., who died in East Otisfield foui

years ago. Dora M., wife of J. L. Suckles at whose home Mr. Lombard has livec for the past four years, and Albert H.

Mr. Lombard sold his farm in Magal loway and moved to Upton, where he carried on a logging business and fur nished work for a great number of met

in the winter. Mrs. Lombard died in March, 1002

aud since that time Mr. Lombard hai lived in a number of places.

The funeral was at his late home ii East Sumner, and interment was at Up ton cemetery, Sept. 1.

Mr Lombard is survived by three tie ters, Mrs. Merrill, Mra. McGrath ant

Mrs. Williams of Turner, and two half brothers, Charles Kimball of Milan, Ν

Η., and Ira Kimball of Colebrook, Ν Η. He leaves fifteen grandchildren am

ten great-grandchildren.

The results achieved by marksmen a

the ride-range have been scientificall; registered, and it has been demonstrate) that after three spoonfuls of brand; have been given to each their failure rise 50 per cent above the normal, wbil all of them imagine they are doing bette work.

INFECTION AND INSECT BITE DANGEROUS.

Mosquitoes, flies and other iusecti which breed quickly in garbage pailf ponds pf staguant water, Darns, must

places, etc., are carriers of disease Every time they bite you, they iojec poieon into your evifem from wbic some dread disease may result. Get bottle of Sloan's Liniment. It is ant

septic and a few drops will neutralize tb infection caused by insect bites or rust rails. Sloan's Liniment disinfects Cuti Bruises and Sores. You cannot aCfor to be without it in your home. Mone back if not satisfied. Only 25c. at yot Druggist.

Bucklen's Arnica Salve for Sores. ι 1 CONSTIPATION CAUSES SICKNES!

I Don't permit yourself to become co:

, stipated, as your system Immediate begins to absorb poison from the back»

_ up waste matter. Use Dr. King's Ne Life Pills and keep well. There is ι

better safeguard against Illness. Ju take one dose to-night. 25c. at yoi Druggist.

i Bucklen's Arnica Salve lor Skio Era

|Uoaa.

Canton Fair Beet In Years.

GOOD SHOW ALL BOUND BY AHDBOS-

COGGIN VALLEY SOCIETY.

Canton fair Is "coming back." Now perhapa that isn't an exactly fair atate- ment, but It is nevertheless well known that fot the paat few years the show at Canton hasn't been np to its standard of a dozen yeara ago. This has been to some extent the natnrai result of having so many fairs. This year a special ef- fort was made to attract not only the people bnt the exhibitors.

The result was io brief that every stall was filled and some of the horses had to be accommodated elsewhere, the cattle pens were fall, the hall bad more than It conld hold, and there was hardly a de- partment of the fair that was not better than for a nnmber of years. Also the crowd was there.

No change was made by the weather clerk in the brand furnished for this fair from the preceding week. The three

days, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs- day, were phenomenally hot for the time of year, and the roads were dry and dusty. It was the kind of weather that, notwithstanding the discomforts, brings the crowd. On Wednesday it is conser-

vatively estimated that there were 6000 people on the grounds, and the attend- ance on the first and third days was

good. The Boys' Band of Rumford, of 100

pieces more or less, under the lead' of C. P. Thiele, played on the second and third days. For boys in knickerbockers theirs is certainly a remarkable perform- ance, and It was fully appreciated by the crowd.

A lot of "special attractions" were

presented by the management. On each of the three days there was a bal- loon ascension and m parachute drop. Besides the music of the band, there was between heats a vaudeville show on

a platform by the judges' stand. There wae some good acrobatic work, musical acts, a pair of cute trained dogs, e'c.

A new system of water supply has been installed. Formerly a driven well on the grounds with a hand pump was

the source of supply. This year a gaso- line engine was pu* in, with a tank above the well, and from this the water was distributed through pipes to taps in a number of places about the grouuds. Because of the small size of the draft pipe, even this was hardly sufficient on

the big day of the fair. Good games of ball were played on

Tuesday and Wednesday by the Ox- fords of Rumford and tl^ Pilgrims of Lewiston. The Pilgrims won both gumes. on Tuesday by a scoro of 6 to.O, aud Wednesday by a score of 4 to 2 On Thursday the game was bptween Canton and Sumner, and proved very excitinp, being won by Canton, 3 to 2, eleven in- nings.

The officers of tbe society this year are as follows:

Pres.—1. M. Johnson, Lewiston Vice-Pres.—Stanley hlebee, Hum fori Sec.—<>. M. Richardson, Canton Treas.—George L. Wadlln, Cnnton Trustees—C. H. Bonney, Sumner; Hwlnht

Blsbee, Cantos ; Ezra Keene, Hartford; Walter G. Morse, Rumford; W. S Marble, Dlxfleld; H. R. Robinson, Peru

Superintendents : Grounds— Dwlght Rlsbee Stock—C. H Bonney, H. R. Robinson Horses and Races—J. M. Johnson Hall—W. S. Marble Committees—Stanley Blsbee, Ezra Keene Tickets—Walter Morse

Fine collections of canned goods were

shown by Ella May Walker, who had 50 varieties, Mrs. Flora Ilodge, Mrs. John Briggs, Mrs. Leon M. Berry, and collec- tions of jelly by Mrs. John Briggs and Mrs. Cornelia Fuller.

Au attractive exhibit was that of Ed- mond J. Boucher, the Auburn taxider- i mist. It included not only the bull moose and deer and other native game, but various animals from the great west.

An interesting exhibit was made by Canton schools, grammar, intermediate and primary. There were not only ex-

ercise papers in the several grades and in various subjects, but maps, crayon work, carpenter work, moulding, raffia work, plain sewing, embroidery and numerous other kinds of work done by the boys and girls of all ages. This fill- ed a shelf and wall space half the length of the ban.

A beautiful assortment of cut flowers was shown by Mrs. C. T. Bonney, an as-

sortment of numerous varieties by Mrs. F. L. Walker, and others by Caro Hard-

ing, Mrs. Minnie Johnson Doe, Mrs. Elu- ra Washburn, and Alice Walker, 8 years of age. Also a collection of autumn flowers and leaves by Merrill Walker.

Collections of garden vegetables were shown by Walter J. Gammon, Mrs. E. E. Caldwell and Clyde Campbell, as well as a number of individual entries of va-

rieties. Among the exhibitors of fruit were J.

L. Gammon, Mrs. L. W. Smith, James Bicknell, Mrs. John Briggs, C. A. Bon- ney, Mrs. D. A. Corliss, F. C. Bartlett.

Attracting notice In the juvenile de- partment were a drawn rug by Sybil Park, 11 years of age, a braided rug by Ida T. Sampson, Hartford, 11 years, a

patchwork quilt by Beryl Philbrick, Dixfield, 9 years, pillow tope by Helen Hodge, doily by Muxioe Butterfield, β years, apple pie by Merrill Walker, boy of 11, and baked cnetard and bnttermilk bread by Alice Walker, 8.

In the upper ball tbere was the best exhibition that has ever been made In the history of this fair. A large part of this was due to the efforts of two

granges, Canton Grange and Rockemeka Grange of Peru. Each of these granges occupied the full length of one side of the hall, half the end, and a portion of the central space. There is little to

particularize about these exhibits, ex-

cept to say that they were very large and varied. The farm and household products shown by the granges, if dis- tributed among the respective depart- ments of the fair in'competition, would bave made a full display, and would materially bave raised the quality of all

departments. The grange displays were distinctively

sgiicultural and domestic, yet they were

varied by exhibits of antiquities and tax-

idermy work, etc., which iuoreased their attractiveness. One of the interesting things in the Rockemeka exhibit was a

quilt hand-spun and hand-woven 120

years ago by Polly Pettengill when pre- paring her wedding outfit.

First prize was awarded to Canton Grange, and second to Rockemeka.

Besides the grange exhibits there was

in the upper ball a good showing of ruge and quilts, and fancy work of all kinds, completely filling the available space.

Two artistic portraits, the work ol Miss Mary N. Richardson, the well known Canton artist, hung on the walls

An exhibit of amateur photographic work by C. E. Richardson suffered fron

being mainly out of sight behind i

showcase. 80ME GOOD CATTLE

While in the number of animals sbowi this fair will not compare with some of the larger ones, there was a good show

ing, and some as good stockas can b( found at any of the country fairs.

C. E. Richardson of Canton showed s

herd of Jerseys of about a dozen head. G. H. Virgin of Canton, quite a string

of Hereford stock, including thorough bred bulls three years old and one yeai old, thoroughbred cows and heifers, anc

steers. James L. Suckles of East Sumnei

showed a Holstein herd, Inclading large bull and cows, heifers and calves

W. L. Park showed grade Holsteii and Hereford heifers.

Sewell Staples of Peru showed a pai of Hereford bulls. "Pair" is used advic

edly, as Mr. Staples works his bulle as i

they were oxen. Albert Sampson of Gilbertville, a pai

of Hereford steer calves. Walter Gammon, a pair of match©

white-face oxen. Frank Irish, a thoroughbred Holstei

bull. A. G. Walker, two thoroughbred Ho

■tein bulls, a yearling and a calf. F. R. Sargent of North Hartford ha

eleven bead of oattle, a Durham heifc and five yoke of oxen and steers.

The Engle Nook herd of Holstein owned by C. A. Bonney of East Sumne exhibited at a number of the fairs tb

year and large winners at them all, ws

represented by some seventeen fine an

mais. Blsbee Bros, of Canton showed rod

good Jersey stock originating in the I .M. Tucker herd. There were tbri thoroughbred animals and a number grade cows and heifers. They also bt ■everal yoke of oxen and steer· on tl grounds.

▲ long string of thoroughbred Hol- ateloa wore ibnwn by Charlea W. Wftlk- er, Jr., of Canton, about twenty head, and all fine animale.

From the well known Herdadale Farm at Canton wer^ shown a atring of about twenty A. J. C. C. Jereeya, L. L. Hack- ett proprietor. Theae were abown at the Watervllle and Lewlaton falra.

Oxen and ateera are known aa a ape- olalty In the territory centering In thla fair. It ia hardly neceaaary to mention the name of Moaea Tonng of Hartf"rd, whose work at the drag baa made him and bia oxen ao well known In Weatern Maine. Mr. Young bad at thla fair a

large Hereford bull, abd a half doxen

yoke of big oxen and ateera. Among otbera who bad oxen or ateera on the

gronnda were Cbarlea Young, C. C. Bua- aell, John Davenport, Julia Thorn, Percy Davenport, Herbert Sampaon, Corry Bonney, Sumner; C. H. Bonney, Sum- ner.

"I've been to two faire in Maaaachu- aetta tbla season," remarked a spectator to the Democrat, "and· I've been to

aome of the Maine falra, and I tell you that while the Maaaachueetta people think they hare a lot of good cattle, they don't beat wbat I bave aeen In

aioθ " There were email exhibits in the line |

of sheep, awine and poultry. Summaries of the racea:

2:18 Class, Pace, Purse $150 Dan Wilkes, b. β. (Jerry Smith) Ill Ha Ha, ch m. (frt W frits) 9 2

Quith. b. g· (A. E. RusseU) 3 8 3

Time, 2:15,2:20 14,2:19 M

Green Horse Race—Purse $100 Richard, br. g. (M. J. Brooks) 1 1 1 Prince It., br. g. (W. W. Rose) 2 2

Midget, b. m. (W. R. Blair).— 8 » »

Captain P. b. g. (Aille Hanson) 4 ur

Time, 2:331-4, 2:34 1-4, 2:34 1-4

2 Λ0 Trot, Stake—Purse $300 Leach Girl, b. m. (Foes).— ..... 1 J J Young Conetantlne. b e., (McKenney)— 4 ■

Bcrnlce 7. ,cb. n>. (Fltr)—. 3 3 Lord Wllkce, b. h. (Nelson)..-..— .—.— 4 4 3

Time, 2 23 3 4, 2 "24 3-4, 2 38 1-4 1

234 Pace-Purse $150 Dan S., Jr., br. h. (Kelson).. Ill Alfred Nelson, br. g. (Russell) 2 2.

Mary Heir, b. m. (Smith) 3 3 3

Delia Wilkes,ch m. (Brlgge) 4 4 4

Time, 2:20 3-4, 2:191-4,2 22 3-4

2:19 Trot—Puree $150 Hiram, b. g. (Jordan) 1 1 1 Gilbert Todd, b. κ (Gilbert) 2 2- Arabelie, ch. m. (Br;gg) 3 33

Time, 2:18 1-4, 2:20, 2.19 3-4

2 36 Trot—Purse $150 Johnson, b. s. (Johnson). — ... J J J Young Conetantlne, b. s. (McKenney) 2 2. Bernlce Z., ch. m. (Fits) 3 3 3 Frank Ward, b. h. (Russell) 4 4 4

Time, 2 36 14, 2 .*24 1-2, 2:25 1-2

Free-for-All Don WHkes, b. h. (Nelson) 1 1 11 Wcdgcrlte, b. h (Smith) « « j lien -ne, ch. g. 'B.sbee) 3 3 3

Alfred Nelson, br. h. (Ruesell) 4 4 4 Time, 2 33,2:18 1-4,2:181-2

A PARTIAL LIST OF ΤΠΕ PREMIUMS

Horses.—Filly, 2 years old, Mra. Lot- tie Bruce, Dixfield, 1st. Gelding 3 years, J. L Suckles," East Sumner, 1st. Draft gelding 3 years, J. L. Suckles let; L. E. Poland, Jr., 2d. Draft gelding 1

year, Leon L. Knapp, Dixfleld, 1st. Brood raare, George S. Record, Buck field, 1st. Percheron mare, Ralph Cald- well, Leeds, 1st; Β U. Pierce, Jay, 2d; W. L. Roberts, Canton, 3d. Sucking coir, George S. Record, Buckfield, l*t. Suckling colt draft, Β. H. Pierce let; W. L. Roberta 2d. Stallion 3 years old. Geo. B. McMennamln, Rumford, 1st. Stallion 2 yeirs, I. T. Wing, Mexico, 1st. Stallion 1 year, George S. Record 1st. Workhorses, Ralph Caldwell, 1st; F. Η Stone, Jay, 21; Ralph Campbell, Can- ton, 31.

Gentlemen's Driving Horses—George S. Record, Buckfield, 1st; Cyrus B. Heald, Canton, 2d; Selden Dailey, Canton, 3d.

Drawing Horses.—2500 pound class—: Won by John T. Bowles of Livermorel Falls; C. C. Pearl of Leeds, 2d; A. E. Cox of Woodstock. 31. 3000 pound class —Won by L. H. Poland of Sumner; Guy F. Booth by of Canton, 2d; Eldon Bisbee of Canton,"3d. 2800 pound clasx—Won by C. C. Pearl of Leeds; Clifford Fogg of Buckfield, 2d; L. B. Card of Canton, 3d.

Sweepstakes—Won by L. H. Poland of

Sumner; Eldon Bisbee of Canton, 2d; Guy F. Boothby of Canton, 3d.

Town Teams.—Oxen, Hartford let, Sumner 2d. Steers, Hartford 1st.

Working Oxen—Moses Young, Hart- ford, 1st; F. R. Sargent, East Sumner, 2d.

Drawing Oxen and Steers.—steer* 3

years old, H. W. Sampson, East Sumner, 1st; C. H. Bonney, Sumner, 2d; C. A. Bonney, Sumner, 3d. Oxen 7 feet 2

inches, Moses" Young let and 2d; H. F.

Varney, Sumner, 3d. Oxen 6 feet 10 iuches, F. R. Sargent, East Sumner, 1st; C. A. Bonney 2d; Percy Davenport 3d. Sweepstakes, Moses Young let and 2d; H. F. Yarney 3d.

Thoroughbred Holstelns.—C. A. Bon- ney, East Sumner, herd 1st, bull and get 1st, bull calf 2d, cow let and 3d, 3-year- old heifer let, 2 year-old heifer let and 2d, yearling heifer let, heifer calf 1st. C. W. Walker, Jr., Canton, herd 2d, cow

2d, 3-year-old heifer 2d, 2 year-old heifer let and 3d, yearling heifer 2d and 3d, heifer calf 3d, bull calf 1st. Frank Irish, East Peru, yearling bull 1st. J. L. Suckles, East Sumner, bull 2d, 3-year- old heifer 3d, heifer calf 2d. A. G. Walker, yearling bull 2d, bull calf 3d.

Thoroughbred Jerseys.—C. E. Rich- ardson, Canton, herd 2d, bull and get 2d, cow 2d, 2-year-old heifer 3d, yearling heifer 3d. J. E. Hackett, Canton, 2-year- old bull 1st, herd 1st, cow let and 3d, 3-year-old heifer 1st, 2d and 3d, 2-year- old heifer 1st and 2d, yearling heifer 1st and 2d, heifer calf 1st and 3d, bull calf 1st, 2d and 3d. Bisbee Bros., yearling bull 2d, heifer calf 2d.

Grade Holstelns.—C. A. Bonney, East Sumner, 2 year-old beifer let. F. Bon-

ney, East Sumner, yearling heifer, let. W. L. Park, Hartford, yearling beifer 3d. J. L. Suckles, East Sumner, yearling heifer, 2d, cow let.

Grade Jereeys.—Bisbee Bros., Cantoo, herd 1st, cow let, 2d and 3d, 2-year-old heifer 1st and 2d, yearling beifer 1st and 2d, heifer calf let.

Grade Guernseys —C. E. Richardson, Canton, 2-year-old iieifer 1st and 2d.

Sheep.—F. B. Park, Canton, register- ed Hampshire ram, let, ewe 1st. F. R. Sargent, Hartford, flock lambs 1st.

Swine.—J. L. Suckles, East Sumner, thoroughbred sow and frigs 1st, grade sow 1st, thoroughbred boar 1st. C. H. Walker, Jr., Canton, thoroughbred sow

and pigs 2d. Farm crops and vegetables.—Mrs. F.

L. Walkor, Canton, tomatoes 2d, Swiss chard 2d. C. N. Berry, Hartford, Tom Thumb sweet corn 1st. James Bicknell, Canton, marrow squashes 1st. Waltei Gammon, Hartford, collection garden vegetables 1st. D. A. Corliss & Son, Hartford, oabbages 2d, mangel beets 1st, W. J. Gammon, Hartford, tomatoes 1st. F. C. Bartlett, Canton, Hubbard squasl 1st. Clyde A. Campbell, Canton, collec tion vegetables 3d. Mrs. Ε. E. Caldwell· Leeds, collection field crops 1st, collec tion garden vegetables 2d, beets, 1st, eel ery 2d, collection potatoes 1st, besl

potatoes 2d, sweet cum 1st. 1 Quilts.—Mrs. I. C. Fuller, Canton

patchwork comforter, 2d. Mrs. Ma] Robinson, Peru, silk quilt 1st, patch

1 work comforter 1st. Mrs. Sabra Robin

son, Peru, outline quilt 1st, patchwort quilt 1st. Mrs. C. R. Waite, Can ton, worsted quilt 1st. Agnes Heald

>' Canton, worsted quilt 2d. Mrs. W. Ε Hutchinson, Canton, patchwork quilt 2.) Mrs. Ε A. Rix, band made blankets 1st

1 Rugs.—Mrs. E. J. Purington, Canton ivoven rug 1st. Mrs. W. Ε Hutchinson CautoD, drawn rug 1st. Mrs E. A. Rix drawn rug 2d. Mrs. W. H. Drake, Can ton, woven rugs 2d, woven couch cover

1 1st, woven chair tidy 1st, woven lap robi 1st. Mrs. Ε. E. Caldwell, Leeds,, kni

r stockings 1st. Knit goods and yarn—Mrs. F. L

Walker, Canton, ladies' mittens 1st, in fant's socks 2d, band made shawl 1st

r infant's bonnet 1st. Mrs. O. C. Fuller Canton, crochet jicket and mittens ls>

1 Lida Abbott, Houghton, crochet jacke 1st. Mrs. Sabra Robinson. Pern, knltte

1 shawl 1st, knit table set 1st, two pal knitted socks let. Mrs. C. B. Healc Canton, knit mittens let. Mrs. E. A

j Rix, knit woolen stockings 2d.

r WORMS AND HOT WEATHER MAK

ι, CHILDREN SICK. Get a box of Kickapoo Worm KilU

s to day. Give it to your child accordin s to directions, and see how quickly yot I· sick and nervous child will get well. ]

rids tbe system of worms—clears tl e sallow complexion—obecks pain insion I. ach and bowels—cleans tbe tongue an

e makes the breath sweet. It· mild ac

>f tonic medicines induce sleep and tone υ

d the system. Guaranteed to help, Mont ie back if not satisfied. Only 26c. at yot

Druggist.

NORWAY. Ctrl Book la working M motormin on

the electric oars. He takes the place of Fred LaFraoce, who baa gone into the aboe abop.

L. Whitney of Stroudwater ha* been the guest of his aliter, Mra. Charlotte Pratt.

Fanny Buck ia working for Mra. Inez Camming*, Pike's Hiil.

Edith Parker spent Sunday with her brother Ralph at Willow Beach, Port- land.

Mra. Cheater Gates and aon Roger, and her mother, Mra. Jennie Young, enjoyed a week's outing at their camp, "Tumble Inn."

Charles Smith of South Waterford and

George Sanderaon of Mechanic Falls, who were atudenta at Bridgton Academy last

year, have entered the senior class of Norway High School.

Mrs. Clark True and two eons, Stanley and Clark, of Brooklyn, N. T., are visit-1 ing Mr. True's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James True of Pleasant Street.

Mise Amy Hayden, who has been the

gneet of ber aunt, Mrs. F. E. Drake, re-

turned to Bates College Wednesday. Mrs. Frank Richardson has been en-

tertaining her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cbas. Ranger, for a few days. *S. C. Foster and daughter Pearl spent

Sunday in Gilead as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Foster,

Mrs. Carl Stone, after spending the summer months with relatives, returned Wednesday to Indianapolis, Ind.

Mrs. Abbie Tubbs of Waterville is in town looking after repairs on her rents.1

Mrs. Frank White of Danville Junction is the guest of Mrs. Jennie Young.

Walter Young is spending a short va-

cation with his parent", Mr. and Mrs. Freeland Young.

Mrs. Bell commenced wprk at Miss Taylor's last Monday.

Mrs. A. P. Baseett is visiting for a

week at her old home, Damariscotta Mills.

Frank C. Higgins of Boston and Evelyn M. Pettengill of Dorchester are guests at Mr. and Mrs. Freeland Young's on Water Street.

Miss H. M. Taylor and Miss Lilla York spent Saturday in Lowiston.

Mrs. Willard Buck is caring for Mine Julia Millett o'South Paris for a short | timp, while Miss Upton is awav.

Wednesday evening, Maude Mixer, in honor of Mrs. Carl Mixer, entertained | a few friends at whist.

Howard Drake is having a two weeks' vacation, and Harry Kimball ia taking j his place at the store.

A meeting of the Universalist Mission Circles of Oxford District will be held at | the Norway Universalist church on Oc- tober sixth.

Mrs. Albert J. Stearns is visiting tier) eister, Mrs. Roy E. Cole, in Canton, Maes.

The grade and common schools opened Monday, September 21st, with a good at-

tendance. The eighth and ninth grades from the Norway Lake school bave been taken to the village. Mr. Morey drives the school team.

Miss Marion Smith is assisting Miss Bo we of the eighth grade because of the

laige attendance, some over fifty pupils being enrolled.

Merton Towpr of Portland is the gnest of his sister, Mrs. Harold Anderson, Beal Street.

Marietta Nichols received the aqua- marine beryl in the contest held by the

Norway Bakery. The stone is a pretty one and valued at $12.00

Mrs. Omit Robbins of East Sumner is to move here soon, and will occupy tho

George Cole rent at the bead of Main Street. ...

The cradle roll babies of the Method! t church with their mothers were enter-

tained at the church vestry by the secre-

tary. Mrs. A. T. Bennett, and others. A

plessing program of music and recita- tions was given, also a talk to the mothers by Mr. and Mrs. Nichols. Re- freshments of fancy crackers, cake, sandwiches and cocoa were served.

Mr. and Mrs. Η. Ε Gibson and daugh- ter Annie spent the day Tuesday in Port- land.

Eugene F. Smith is having bis resi- dence on Bridge Street painted. Geo. M. Pike in charge.

Mrs. Alton O'Brien and Mrs. Nellie Tibbetts of Auburn have been recent

guests of Mrs. Irene Locke. Fred W. Sanborn has been entertain-

ing W. J. Dearborn of Laconia, Ν. H. Mr. Dearborn worked for Mr. Sanborn when he was one of the proprietors of the Laconia Democrat.

Mrs. Sarah Millett of Millettville spent last week with Mrs. G. F. Stone. Mrs. Millett is in her 87tb year.

1 Dr. and Mrs. George Soule returned to

Boston iu their auto Saturday. They were accompanied by Mrs. Joule's father, J. B. Hazen. who will spend the winter with his children in Boston and Brad- ford, Maes.

a«.. Pnrria Hincmnrft nf Ploafl'Ant

Street intends to eperd the winter with her daughter, Mrs. John Haxby of Clar-

iodii, Iowa. Oar college boys and girls returned to

their work last week: Francis Swett, Arav Hayden, Edith Rideout and Amy L'jsier to Bates; Carroll Bartlett and Donald Welch to the University of

Maine; Hubert and Marjorie Barker to

Colby; Richard Jordan Stiles to Harvard and Philip Fobs to Bowdoin.

Norway is rejoicing in more new side- walks. Cement walks are being laid in front of Dr. Bradbury's and Mrs. C. L. Hath way's residences.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank II. Ilurd are en-

tertaining Mr. Hurd'e parent*, Mr. and Mis. Howard Hurd of Fryeburg.

M inot Doble has finished work for Z. L. Merchant, and has gone to Portland, where he will learn the plumbers' trade.

Hugh Chisholm of New York aud

Maynard S. Bird of Portland were in town Tuesday. Mr. Cliieholm is a di- rector of the Norway aud Paris Street

Railway. Mr. Bird is president of the

company. Gerald McDaniels broke his right

wrist while cranking an automobile. Florence Scothorne, waitress at Beal's

Tavern, is spending her vacation with her mother at Hebron.

The new submaster at the High School, Hallibertoii Crandlemire, le stopping at Ε Ν. Swett'e.

Mrs. Alma'Harriman and Sara P. May- berry are In Boston, where they will visit the dresemaking departments for the fall styles. Mrs. Harriman will re-

open her dressmaking rooms October 1st. Walter and Homer Luck are to open

up a store for groceries and meats in the «tore formerly occupied by S. Harriman.

Mrs. William Frost Holmes and daugh- ter Margaret of Southington, Ct., were

guests of Grace Bennett Friday. The tea and coffee store in Noyes

Block in charge of D. L. Danforth is to

be repaired. A sale is in progress to re

duce the stock. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Brown were called

to Gilead Friday becau30 of the soriotif illness of Mrs. Brown's mother, Mr*. S. A. Moore, who is sick with typhoid fever,

Ora Wiles and little daughter Dorothy of New York are at Hiram Wiles'. Tht Remington Typewriter Co., in which Mr. Wiles was employed, has closed down for an indefinite time.

Friday evening D-.-acon Field enter- tained his class of boys and other mem

bere of the Biptiet Sunday School at a

corn roast. The lawn and verauda w«r* > lighted with Japaueso lanterns, and t > ! big bonfire was built in the garden,

j where the corn was roasted. An excel

ι lent time was enjoyed by all, and marij j thanks are due Mr. and Mrs. Field fin

t their generous hospitality. Mrs. Adna Keene, Mr. and Mrs. Heroic

Thayer and daughter Margaret, wIk have been speudiug the summer at OU Orchard, returned home Friday.

• One of the elms in front of Dr. Braid bury's residence was cut down this week

• The tree was Injured io the Norway fin 1 several years ago, and was «lowly dying r The high school girls with their teach • ere, Miss Rideout, Miss Longee and Mis

Knight, had a delightful "hike" to Free man's Point, Thursday, after school They took their lunches and built a fir

Ε over which they roasted corn, frankfort and bacon.

Ataipecial meeting of the Norwa r Board of Trade held Friday evening, I Β j was voted to continue the organization Τ ! and plans for a banquet were discussed

;j ι One way to relieve habitual constipation Is t

'j take regularly a mild laxative. Doan'e Regulei d are recommended for tbti purpose. 25c a bo d at all drug stores.

pi y i Itching piles provoke profanity but profanll ,r won't remove them. Doan'e ointment is recnc

mended for Itching, bleeding or protruding pile 60c at any drAg store.

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STOP THAT FIRST FALL COUGH Check your fall cough or cold at once

—don't wait—It maj lead to serious

lung trouble, weaken your vitality and develop a chronic lung ailment. Get a

bottle of Dr. King's New Di*C"very to.

day; it la pure and harmless—nee it free-

ly for that fall congh or cold. If baby or children are sick give it to them, it will relieve quickly and permanently. It soothes the irritated throat, lunga and air passages. Loosens Phlegm, is

antiseptic and fortifies the system against colds. It surely prevents cold

germs from getting a hold. Guaran- teed. 50c. and fl.OO at your druggist.

Charles A. Barnes, a Negro, was shot and killed at Five Islands Sunday by Samuel Hinckley, a white man, who is under arrest. It is said the men quar- reled about Barnes* wife, who ia a white woman.

CHILDREN'S SICKNESS DUE TO WORMS.

Your child will not be sick if you rid the stomach and bowels of worms.

Kickapoo Worm Killer will do it quickly and surely. Makes the worms let go their hold while the gentle laxative medicine removes l hem through the bowels. It tones up the system, gives appetite and promotes sleep. Pleasant to take—Children like it. Guaranteed. Only 25c. at your druggist.

~

For earache, toothache, pains, burns, scalds, sore throat, try Dr. Thomas' Eclectic Oil, a

splendid remedy for emergencies.

Born

In south Paris, Sept. 16, to the wife of Ceci Sampson, a son.

In North Parte, Sept. '20, to tho wife of Charlei Chllds, a daughter.

In Swampscott, Mass., Sent. 19, to the wife of James Russell Dyer, a ton, Edward Russell.

In Albany, Sept. 22, to the wife of Clarence Folder, a son.

In South Woodstock, Sept. 6, to the wife of Pearl Karrlngton, a son, Arthur John.

In OxfOrd, Sept. 10, to the wl;e of Hartley P.

Greeoleaf, a son, Henry Perc val.

iVlarried.

In West Parla. Sept. 12. by Rev. Seth Benson, Mr. Estes Gilbert Yates and Miss Eva Delphyna Hayes, bnth of Greenwood.

In Wett Paris, Sept. 11, by Rev. Sctli Penson, Mr. S'elxon Sheridan Cole of Greenwood ami Miss Gertrude Hazel Verrlll of Bethel.

In East DlxfleM, Sept. 12, Mr; Charles H. Holman of East DlzQeld and Miss Lura Bennett of Rumford.

In North Bucklleld, Sept. 21, by Rev. C. A.

Knickerbocker, Mr. Earl Mason Holmes and Miss Kola Belle Swallow, both of North Buck- lleld.

Died.

In Parle, Sept. 23, William L. Blood, aged 67

years. In Albany, Aug. 26, Mrs. Mary, wife of

Charles Stone. In Oxford, Sept. 25, Mrs. Harriet Borneman,

aged 71 years. In Norway, Sept. 2S, Mrs. Harriet M. Hosmer, I.

aged 79 years. I

CIDER APPLES After Oct. 15 I shall load cider apple*

at both South Paris and West Paris, and shall want teu car load* a week.

G. H. PORTER, 39tf ν South Paris.

CORN FODDER Four acres sweet corn fodder for

sile. UAH. HEALD, Paris.

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cus, a parade—any number of interesting things that occur from time to time that you would like pictures of. You can easily get them with a

Premo Stepintoour store and

let us show you these light, compact, highly efficient cameras and how easy it is for you to make pictures of every- thing you like.

Fresh films, paper, chemicals — everything for photography, always in stock.

NOTICE. The subscriber hereby gives notice that ht

ban been duly appointed executor of the la»t will ami testament of

LYDIA M. FESSENDEN, late of Denmark, In the County of Oxford, deceased. A11 person»- having demands against the estate of said de- ceased are desired to present the same for settlement, and all Indebted thereto are request- ed to make payment Immediately.

EDWIN P. FESSENDEN. September 15th, 1914. 39-41

FOLEY KIDNEY PIUS «OR RHEUMATISM KIDNEYS AND BLAOOEF

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PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons Interested In either of the estate^ hereinafter named : At a Probate Court, held at Parle, In and

for the County of Oxford, on the third Tuesday , of Sipt., In tne rear of our Lord one thousand

nine hundred and fourteen, the following matter having been presented for the action thereupon

■ hereinafter Indicated, It Is hereby Ordered : That notice thereof be given to all persons In

te rested, by causing a copy of this order to bt published three weeks successively In the Ox- ford Democrat, a newspaper published at South

» Paris, In said County, that they may appear at a Probate Court to be held at said Paris on

f the third Tuesday of Oct., ▲. D. 1914, ai nine of the elock In the forenoon, and be heard

j thereon If they see cause :

t Mary A. Head late of Denmark, deceased; Drat account presented for allowance by Owen

* B. Head, administrator. 39 41

Mary A. Head late of Denmark, deceased; petition for order to distribute balance remain

ο log In hU hands presented by Owen B. Head, β administrator. S9-41

W. Scott Scarce of Hebron, ward; final and private account presented for allowance by Agnes M. Bearce, guardian.

I ADDISON E. HERRICK, Judge of said Court , A true copy—attest :

38-40 ALBERT D. PARK, Register

NEW" FALL

WOOL DRESSES We are showing a large number of very stylish dresses for Ladies and

Misses, that we are sure will meet with your approval. Notice quality, then you will wonder how we can sell such pretty dresses at so reasonable

prices as these are marked.

Serge Dresses $5.98 *

made of good quality, coLrs brown, Copenhagen and green, has new

shape collar of Roman stripe silk ; waist neatly trimmed with Roman

stripe silk covered buttons, cutis of Roman silk ; Russian tunic skirt, but-

ton trimmed.

Serge Dresses $6.50 nade of splendid quality material, cobrs navy, green, brown, and Copen· îagen. Waist beautifully trimmed with Roman stripe material and but-

ons, collar of Roman stripe material, has silk girdle ; Russian tunic skirt

rimmed with Roman stripe band.

Serge Dresses $8.50 -nade of best quality serge, has Dutch collar ànd tie of Roman stripe silk, çirdle of Roman stripe silk. Front ( f dress trimmed with plain color silk

sraid, cuffs braid trimmed, Russian tunic, skirt braid trimmed.

French Serge Dresses $10.00 Very soft and fine material, wais* has mannish vest effect, has yoke

ind collar of Roman stripe velvet, cutFs of Roman velvet. Waist trim·

ned with brge Roman velvet .covered buttons ; Russian tunic skirt with

bleats.

Misses' Dresses $5.98 Sailor style, size (4, 16, iS, in navy blue, collar, shield and belt

rimmed with flit braid. Has large bow, anchor and eagle emblem, a

;ery desirable dress for school wear.

Coat and Suit Department This department is filled with the latest Fall and Winter ktyles, ready

ο be shown you. Here you will find quality the highest and the prices will surely inter-

!st you. So far this season we have s >!d a great many garments. This is

ι good proof that we have whit the ρ udent buyer wants.

NORWAY MAINE

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FOR MEN'S WEAR We are ready to show you our new AUTUMN STOCK of clothing

and furni>hin"S for men and l»oys. Early buying means the

cream of ihe whole stock. If you're not ready to purchase, we'd like to have you look.

MEN'S AUTUMN SUITS. In blue serges,

grays and fancy mixtures. Suits you will like, suits that will

give you long wear, suits that will fit and cot.tiuue to fît

SIO TO $25.

MEN'S OVERCOATS. The Autumn over-

coats come in a large variety of entirely new styles and mo 'els.

You'll have to see them to appreciate the new styles. In a

wide range of colors — — — $7.50 TO $25.

MACKINAWS and SWEATERS. The

new patterns in mackinaws are belter than usual. The gar- ments are tailored in a better manner. You'll need one

$2.50 TO $12.

OUR SWEATER stock is unusually strong. You'll

find prices lower than you'd xpect on such garmtnts. We

have sweaters from — — — — $1 jo $6.

Η. B. FOSTER CO. ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS

NORWAY, MAINE.

The Soil Plus The Bank The soil and the Bank are strong factors of success in

this community. The soil is the means of bringing the

world's money to us, and the Bank oilers the best way of

taking care of that money and making it do the most good.

It pays the farmer to have a good understanding with

his Bank. There is no one in the community who is more

anxious to have him succeed, and no one who can aid him

more substantially in his eflbits. The farmer who deposits his money in the bank and pays his bills by check thus

establishing a credit with the bank, is given preference over non-dapositors when it is necessary for him to borrow

money.

The business of farmers is highly prized at

THE NORWAY NATIONAL BANK OF NORWAY. MAINE. UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY

New Fall Styles

FOOTWEAR FOR LADIES AND GENTS ARE IN STOCK

»

New lasts are very attractive and comfortable

made in all leathers. \

Ladies' and Qents Rubber Sole bals in Oun Metal and Russia Calf on the new English last Call and see for yourself.

W. 0. Frothingham, South Paris, Maine.

A WOMAN'S DAY It begins early, and ends late. It is full of work from sun rise to bed time. Being constantly on her feet, ik· often has kidney trouble without knowing it. Sbe has backache. It is bard for ber to get up in the morning, she is so tired and worn out. She does not sleep well, has

poor appetite and is nervous. Her bladder gives her trouble toot

Foley Kidney Pills will cure all that.

—- and make her a*rain STRONG, WKIL and VIGOROUS. Get Foley Kidney Pills at the nearest

drug store and START TAKING THEM TO-DAY. They cost less than the doctor and do more. The genuine Foley Kidney Pills ar· sold only in the yellow package. α. κ. shurti-eff λ cu, A. L. CLARK DKL'ti CO..

south Part» Norway. Maine

Nothing Better than bread and butter —

when the bread is made from William Tell Flour. Nothing more wholesome, either, or a better food for growing children, because William Tell is made from Ohio Red Winter Wheat, richest in nutritive value.

Milled by a special process, William Tell goes farther. More loaves to the sack in addition to wonderful bread making qualities.

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William Tell Flour

ritStsaiRsDipGorpors Changes In Schedule In Effect Sept. 13.

K£UrC£D HATES.

Autumn Excursions — TO —

Eulptrl, Calai*. St. John aad all other

pointa in the Maritime Provinces.

Tickets oo sale Sept. 7-30. Return Limit 10 (lays

Elaine Steamship Liue Meamshlus Ni.rU» Star and North Land leave

Franklin wharf. Portland, Tuesdays, Tburwlaye ami Saturdays at 6 30 p. η». Portland to New- York ♦»;.W (Round Trip $10.0i>).

Boston and Portland Line Leave Franklin Wharf, Portland. week 'lay»

at 7 uo p. ta. RETURNING—leave Boston week lays at 7.00 p. tn. Steamships Bay State ami Kansoni K. Fuler.

Fare between Portland and Hot.ton, #1.50. Staterooms, #1.00, frioO.

International Line Steamship* Cailla Austin and tiovernor Ding

ley leave Portland Mondays, Wednesday* and Friday* at 5.»M> p. in. for Ka*tport, Lu bee, Maine, an<l St. John, Ν. B. RETURNING—leave Port- Ian 1 for Boston Tuesdays, Thursday* an 1 Sat- urday* at 7.00 a. m.

Portland and Kot-kland Line Steamer Monhegau leaves Portland Tuesday»,

Thursdavs and Saturdays at 7.W) a. in. for Booth bay Harbor. New liarl>or, Round Pond, Friend- ship. Port Clyde, Tenant's llarbor and Kockland. RK TURNING—loaves Rockland Mondays, Wed nesdays and Fridays at 5:15 a. in touching at above landings. Due In Portland 8.00 p. m.

Portland and Boothbay Line Steamer Mlneola leaves Portland Mondays,

Wednesdays and Friday* at 7.0». a. m., and Boothbay Harbor at 11:30 a. m for East Booth bay and Intermediate landing*. KETUKMSG— leave· East BooUbay Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays at 7.00 a. m., and lioothbay Harl>or at y.oo a. m

U. a. CLAY, Supt., Franklin Wbarf. Portland

HAIR BALSAM Πμβμ uul bMuuf.M the tub Γ> «inula* a huunant (ru«lh. Ntrer Taila to Beatora Otat Κω to its Youthful Color.

t*r»Tfota hair feJIuuf.

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HEALTH And Happiness demand a properly functioning body and a elear-thinking brain. Nothing so

quickly clogs both brain and body as

constipation. Irregular bowels induce

sluggishness in mind and muscle.

I A teaspoonful of the famous "L. F." At wood's Medicine, taken before or af* 1er meals, relieves the worst case oi

constipation in the shortest time, as

Mr. J. W. Cady's letter tells:

National Military Uome, Togus, Maine.

"I first used "L. F." At wood's Med- icine 40 years ago. when I came from Che army. It relieves constipation and

keeps the bowels regular. For dizziness and loss of appetite, it is a superior remedy. If people would only try it, they'd be convinced."

(Signed) J. W. Cady.

The Big Bottle —35 Cents at Your Dealer 'a

.Write Ua for FBEE Sample NOW.

"L. F." MEDICINE CO., Portland, Me.

No other like it No other as good

Dm New Hobs Sewing Machin Caapiiy, ORANGE. MASS.

■•kbi VwUtjr Mm* C·., agaata, Xorwmy

Administrator's Sale. The following date rl bed real uUlc of the ea

UU of John C. v. lHrten, Late of Hartford, In the rouaty of Olford. will be aold at public auction oa the premlaea at Hartford. on wedoeeday. the 14th 'lay of October, A. D. 1914. at 1 o'clock la the afternoon Kartu with build lac· taereoa. t>oua<le<l on the north by land for marly owned by Jamea Ε. Γομ, oa the eaat by laad now or formerly owaed by B. r. Traak and Beaaey A ilea; oa the aouth br laad now or

formerly owned by aald Betaey Allen aad then by laad of Char lea Merrill to the road. thence weal

erly. then northerly by aald road to the bound» begun at, containing ninety dve acrea be the MUM mora or ieaa, aad known aa the W11 Ham G Soper farm

Livtuou, Maui, 8irr. U, 1914. WILLIS a UOCLD,

r 39 Adataiatnuor.

H0MEMA1 :ι m OOLUMN. Cornwpon" tenc« on topic· of Inter··* to the tad*®·

U solicited. A ddrves : Editor UOMlumff ColoMB, Oxford Doccnl, Sooth Puta. *·

The following excerpt· are from h re-

cent editorial In Th· Philistine, which advocate· temperance In all things md

the keeping of the great commandment: To be lovable, one baa to hate certain

qualities—physical, mental and And our moral and mental qualities,

pathologist· now tell us, turn largely on our physical condition.

The body la the instrument of Deity. It should be servant to the aoul.

Through the body do we reflect the Su-

preme Intelligence of which we are a

part. Those rare momenta when we are in

tune with the Infinite are only possible when the body doe· It· perfect wor*.

"The sick man ia a rascal," aald old

Doctor Johnson. And the world now

knows it ia true. To be well to not only a privilege, but a duty. The day· of the

flagellants are gone. The chief cauae of illness among

Americans ia overeating. Id India, it

may be famine, but here, as a people, we eat to repletion, and our energies are

taxed getting rid of the waste. Over ninety per cent of our maladie·

are caused by malnutrition. The ambu- lance is at the door, and the ether-cone and scalpel are ours. Tbat faahionable complaint, appendicitis, i· alwaya P'·* ceded by impaction, and before thia comes a dull, eluggish condition, where the perietaltic action of the digestive tract grows tired and falter·.

Relief is sought in medication, and the

"dope habit" is upon us. Sluggishness follows stimulation, aa doe· night the

day. And there shuffle· in a desire for a

pick me-up, and the man become· a

"flend." And I hope I do not bave to

explain that a fiend ia not lovable. All of hia eoergie· are being consumed

in running bis boiler, and there to no

power left for the pulleys. Bad breath, watery eyes, pain in the side, dancing -pot· on the vision, flatuleuce, dizziness, headache, all mean food poisoning. What ia called heart-disease to usually a

form of indigestion. Many poopie eat four meals a day-

break fiiet, luncheon, dinner, and supper .ifter the theater. Such folks are bound to suffer, aud much of the time are, consequently, unloving and unlovable.

When you are aware you have a stom-

ach, you are given to introspection, and

introepectioo means misery. And misery is contagious. Also, I might add, happiness to not

only contagious but infectiou·. Joy runs over and inundate· every-

rhin?. It bubbles, effervesces, over-

flow·» its banks, aud makes the waste

places green. We keep joy by giving it away. A thought to not our own until we impart it to another. And in order ro have sweet and joyous thoughts, you must have a body that can mirror your mood.

Cut down your food quantity, and in- crease your breathing capacity, and note how your thinking improves.

Also, select your food with greater care. Taste is "the teet. Cultivate taste.

Enjoy eating. Fifty per cent of people eat like In-

iians. They gobble, guzzle and bolt.

Tbey eat anything and everything that

I·· brought on. This is the true farm- hand habit.

A second class, say thirty percent, want variety—endless variety—a dozen lisbes at a meal. These are the people who like the old-time American-plan ho- tel, where an army of dishes surrounded your plate, and you ate vigorously into -*acb.

The third clans diner selects with care.

He has a discriminating palate. He cul- tivates the sense of taste. He wants one

dish at a time, delicately served. He

practises art in eating, for "art to select- M-n," says Whistler. The musician se

lects notes; the artist colors; the writer words and ideas.

Be an artist and you will be both lov- <og and lovable.

Cut out quantity and insist on quality. No person is lovable who eats tbe his-

toric three square meals a day. One square meal a day it one too

>nany if it make· you dull and drowsy. That tokens food-poisoning. Sleep *hen you sleep, but do not mix wake- fulness and sleep. Both are beautiful, out one at a time, please, one at a time!

Yes, lovableness, that is what I said. Λ good breath, rosy lips, white teeth, a

clear tongue, clear eyes! These things ueau bodily well-being, then the ability to think clearly, and act wisely, to be

patient, gentle, sympathetic, helpful— Lovable.

L'se of Sour Milk.

Many housekeepers tbrow away milk : hat has become sour, uuless they cao

tee it (or biscuits. When milk is from line to fifteen cents a quart in the •'tien, it is a pity to throw away even a

poouful. Sweet milk that bas turned >ur is much richer in butter fat than

he buttermilk bought from dairies. Keep a j»r in the refrigerator, an I pour ato it all left over milk or cream. It vill keep a week or longer iu a cool

t.lace. When you bave a cupful try one

•f these recipes Either sour milk or

uttermilk can be used: MUFFINS

eggs, 1 ou ρ sour milk, 1-4 teaspoon- ful soda, Hour to make batter, 2 table-

«poonfu's melted shortening, 1 2 tea-

«poonful salt, 1 heapingteaapoonful bak- ing powder. Beat the eggs until light; uid bu tter aud salt, stir soda into tbe nilk uutil it foams, then add to eggs. Mix baking powder with dour enough to

tiake a rather stiff batter. Bake iu well 4r?a*ed muffin or gem pans for about weoty miuutes, or uutil browned. This Hiant'ty will make twelve muffins. Try hese on your uuouspecting family some

morning aud observe the "Ob's" and •'AbV' of delight that greet you.

tiBlOULK CAKES

2 eggs, 1 cup sour milk, 1 4 teaspoon- ul soda, 1 teaspoonful baking powder,

pinch of salt, dour to make a batter. Beat tbe yolks of tbe eggs until light, stir soda into milk, add to the eggs, sift baking powder with dour, add slowly to •Dixture, stirring until batter is smooth ; beat whites of eggs very stiff, add to hatter, and bake on a bot griddle.

BlSCl'ITS

2 tablespoonfuls butter or lard, 2 caps >our milk, dour to make soft dough, 2

ceatpoonfuls baking powder, 1 2 tea·

.poooful soda, 1 2 teaspoonful salt. Sift dour and baking powder together three or four times; make bole in center of d jur, add salt and shortening, and stir soda into sour milk; add slowly, working with fork or finger· nntil dough can be rolled. Do not make dough stiff- »«r than absolutely necessary to roll. Roll about an inch thick, cut, and bake in a hot oven fifteen or twenty minutes.

tOKS DURAI»

2 eggs, 1 tablespoonful melted butter, 1-2 teaspoonful aod»,l-2 teaspoonful Mit, 1 tableepoonful sugar, 2 heaping cup· corn meal, 2 cnpa «our milk, 1 teaspoon- ful baking powder. Beat the egg· with

sugar; add butter and *alt; sift baking powder with corn meal, stir soda into milk, and stir all together. It should be a thin batter. Bake in a well-greased pan in a moderately hot oven about thirty minute·.

COOKIES

egg·* 1-2 cup butter, 1 teaapoonful baking powder, pinch of salt, 1 cap sugar, 1 cup sour milk, 1 4 teaapoonful soda, flour enough to make a soft dough. Beat the butter to a cream ; add aogar and beat again. Beat the eggs aad add to butter nd sugar; sift baking powder with fiour, pour butter mLxture iato fiour, stir soda into sour milk, aad work it slowly w'tb the finger· iato a soft dough. Roll oat, cat with small cuttar aad oak· In a moderately hot ovm until browo. ThoM cookies will keep soft longer than If mad· with sweat milk.

A Cub·· DeiMrt.

If yoa want something oat of tbe ordi- nary for dessert, try condaaaed milk.

Take aay brand of condeoaad milk (not evaporated) and plaça the eaaa un-

opened in a kettle of boiling water. Boil •even hour· continuously, turning the cans over once at leaat during that tim·. As thi· will keep indefinitely in the cans when boiled, you oan boil aa many can· as yoa want at on· time and keep it on band for an emergency deaaart. It can

be served with orange juice or plain.

TnnaôeM Old Α0*. ~

"Youthful innocence" la one of thoee

expressions which Is untrue ao far M

criminal» are concerned. It la a re-

markable fact tbat a criminal la at

bis worst when be is young, and-the older be becomes tbe better the life

he lead*. Criminal statin tics β bow, as a mat-

ter of fact tbat tbe moat virtuous age of tbe average wrongdoer la between

fifty and sixty, it is In tbe very earli- est part of their carvers, between tbe

ages of slxteeu und twenty-one. tbat

men and women criminals are at tbeir

worst From tweuty-one to old age

tbey gradually improve. This also goes to prove another re-

markable fact about criminals, and tbat is tbat marriage helps to reform

a man or woman. At tbe average age at wblcb moat people marry there la

a remarkable drop lu criminal statis- tics.

Between tbe agea of sixteen and twenty-one—the time when a man la

at his worst, criminally speaking—are Just those years when a child is break- ing away from Its parents and is al-

lowed to go free.-Pearaon'a Weekly.

Law at A «cot. Ascot is legal aa well as royal In be-

ing the only racecourse In the world with its especial court of justice. When George IV. was regent ho was

assaulted at Ascot and when his as-

sailant was arrested demanded hie In-

stant punishment Euraged at tbe de

lay necessitated by the man's convey- ance to Windsor, the prince decreed tbat a magistrate should always be in

attendance at Ascot fur the swift pun- ishment of offenders. The indictable offenses act of 1818 made the royal wish the law of the laud, and during Ascot week the chief magistrate nt

Bow street Is accordingly on duty in

the little room opening onto the pad- dock. to try and to sentence all offen- ders within a minute or two of their

arrest'—Londou Answers.

Not Allowed to Road the Bibl·.

But few people know that In the six-

teenth century an Englishman was not allowed to read the Bible, yet it la per- fectly true. Henry VIII. issued a de-

cree prohibiting the common people from reading the Bible. Officers of

state were exempt from this law.

Probably the king thought these offi- cials would Ik? none the worse for

perusing the sacred work, and noble ladies or gentlewomen might read the

proscribed volume if tbey did so in their gardens or orchards, but no one

was allowed even to read it to tbe low- er classes.—Westminster Gazette.

The Compromit·. "Ilow did Jack and Mabel agree

over tbeir dispute about the marriage service?"

"Mabel told Jack If he would make

good ou the 'all his worldly goods' en

dowinent proposition she would glndly make tbe promise to obey."—Baltimore American.

Making Himself Solid. Examining Admiral (to naval candi-

date) — Now mention three great ad mirais. Candidate—Drake. Nelson aud —1 beg your pardon, sir. I didn't quit* catch your nume.—Loudon l'uuch.

H· Left "I may have remained a tritle late,

but her remarks were too |»olnted." "What did she say. Ferdy "Told me their lease was about tu

expire."—Louisville Courier-Journal.

HM Share. Master (suspiciously) — Who wrote

your composition. Johnny? Johnny- Vy father. Master-What all of It! •obuuy—No. sir. I helped him.-Cur rent Opinion.

COST KEPT DOWN-QUALITY KEPI UP.

No better medicine could be made foi coughs, colds, croup, hoarseness, tick- ling throat, bronchltia, etc., than Foley'· Honey and Tar Compoaod. That is why tbey can't improve the quality, and war or no war the price remains the same. No opiates. Don't take substi- tutes, for Foley's Honey and Tar is the beet. A. E. Sburtleff A Co., South Paris. S. E. Newell A Co., Paris.

"How old are you, Sophia?" Inquired Mrs. Clarke of a little Polish girl.

"I'm nine years old now, but," sb< added soberly, "if I hadn't been sick when I was a baby I'd be ten."

DIZZY HEAD, FLUTTERING HEART, FLOATING SPECKS.

These are signs of kidney and bladdei trouble. You'll hare headaches loo, backaches and be tired all over. Don'l wait longer, but take Foley Kidney Pills at once. Your miserable sick feeling will be gone. You will sleep well, eat well and grow strong and active again. Try them. A E. Sburtleff «I Co., South Paris. S. E. Newell A Co., Paris.

The Gushing Young Thing—Oh, Pro- fessor, you must come to our affair to- morrow. All my friend· are ooming— though tbey say they haven't a rag ta wear!

He—I shall be delighted.

KEEPS YOUR LIVER HEALTHILY ACTIVE.

A man in Kentucky just told a friend that Foley Cathartic Tablets were the most wonderful medicine that had evei entered bis system. Said he would not be without them. Neither would you if you bad ever tried them. A thoroughly cleansing oatbartic for chronic constipa- tion or for an occasional purge. A. E. Sburtleff & Co., South Paria. S. Ε. Newell A Co., Paris.

"You can't fool all the people all of the time."

"No. Still the folks who get up the sucker lists don't seem to have any trouble about securing material."

DON'T BE BOTHERED WITH COUGHING.

Stop it with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It spreads a soothing heal· ing coating as it glides down the throat, and tickling, hoarseness, and nervous

backing, are qnlckly healed. Children love it—tastes good and no opiates. A man in Texas walked 15 miles to a drug store to get a bottle. Best you can buy for croup and bronchial coughs. Try It. A. E. Sburtleff A Co., South Paris. S. E. Newell A Co., Paris.

He—Girls ar· queer creatures; tbey marry the first fool wbo asks then, as a

rule. I suppose you'd do th· same, wouldn't you?

She—Suppose you aak ma and find out

A LAME BACK-KIDNEY TROUBLE CAUSES IT.

And it will give you even worse If not checked. Mrs. Η. T. Strayoge, Gaines- ville, Qa., waa fairly down on her back with kidney trouble aad i ο flamed blad- der. Sbesaya: "I took Foley Kidney Pills aad now asy back is stronger tbaa la years, aad both kidney and bladder troubles are entire!/ gone." A. E. Sburtleff A Co., Sooth Paris. S. X. New- ell A Co., Paria.

Old Mother Netticoat wanted a petti- coat aad weat downtown to a store. But wben aba got there the girl said with a

stare, "They're not wearing them things any mora."

CITROLAX Users say It Is the Ideal, laxative

drlak. M. J. Perkins, Greea Baj, Wis., eaya "I have uaad pills, oils, salts, etc., hut were all disagreeable and unaatlafac- tory. la Citrolax I have foaod the

1 Ideal laxative drink." For sick head· : ache, soar stomach, laay liver, ooageated bowels, Citrolax la Ideal. A. E. Sburt- leff A Co., Soath Parla. S. Κ. Newell A Co., Parla.

"GROUND GRIPPER" Walking Shoe Other "Flexible Shank" Shoes are only imitations See Woven Label (Black and Gold) and Brand on Shank

The "Standardized" AMERICAN

HEALTH SHOE

Do yoar feet ache? Then wear this

patented shoe which allow· the arch to

become strong, the muscles active, the

body weight to fall on the outside of the

foot, aod with the PIVOT heel the toes

swing inward, which cares all foot

troubles aod flat foot. Shoes with still

arches are a crutch. ''Long inside" heel· aod plates are a "prop" and cao be dit-

carded at once. We cao give you com-

fort aod relief not possible io any other shoe io the Uoited State·.

Shoes made with high arches splint the ligaments aod allow do actloo when

they follow the arch line. Often the weakest feet have high arches aod will be benefited by wearing "Groood Grip- per Shoes" which conform to the arch of

the foot with every step. A tilted or

twisted plate doea not tilt or twist the

foot; but on account of its arbitrary fix-

ity only makes the foot try continuously to get away from it, and causes painful spasm. In so-called "flat-foot" plates of

ateel or other material are given, whiob

serve as mechanical braces, which give a

push or lift to neutralize a defect. Such | a measure must be inefficient, not only giving no cure but at beet only perma- nent dependence—one error neutralizing another for a time. Those who get well ( after the use of soch plates do so be- cause the csuse of the foot collapsing is

temporary and dissppears. All other

cases are permanently enslaved. Walk- ing ia changed in form and action. Ev-

eryone who enjoya walking, or has to

stand oo their feet most of the time, will

find this shoe a souroe of rest, and a

practloai cure for foot troubles.

•Nisi Prius." People efteu ask the meaning of the

legal expression "nisi prius." Literal-

ly Interpreted It means "unless before," a name given to the sittings of a court for the trial of civil causes. Judges ou

circuit, besides trying prisoners, bave tbe power to give decisions Id causes

of complainte between private parties aod when so acting are called judges of "nisi prius." Formerly when tlie circuits were less frequent the sheriff was comma uded "by writ'' to bring the jury and witnesses from the coun-

ty where the uctlon arose to Westmin- ster, Gloucester or Winchester ou a

certain day, but when the assizes be- came frequent a "nisi prius" clause was Inserted In the writ containing these words: "Unless before thut day our justices shall come to your county aod take the assizes there." As It hap- pened that the assizes always did take

place before the date named in the writ tbe clause was practically useless and now remains only us a name for

those civil causes to which uotll re-

cently It referred.—Dundee Advertiser.

Blood and Thunder Dram*. One of the most successful produc-

tions at the "Old Vic" was a piny— written without Dickens' permission- round "Oliver Twist" and banned by the lord chamberlnln owing to the re-

alistic way In which Bill Slkee mur-

dered Nancy. His lordship's jurisdic- tion did not extend to what were then called the "minor theaters," so the

play was for utany years a standing dish at the "Vic" and thrilled the gal- leryltes with fierce emotions, no mat- ter how many times they had seen It

"Nancy was always dragged round the stage by her hair," writes John Hoi·

liugshéad. "and after this effort Slkes

always looked up defiantly at the gal- lery. He was always answered by one loud and fearful curse, yelled by the whole mass like a Handel festival chorus. When Slkee seemed to dash

XaneyV bruins out ou the stage a

thousand outraged voices, which sound- ed like teu thousand, filled the theater and deafened the audieuee below."— London Chronicle.

First War Correspondant, The first war correspondent, accord-

ing to a theory proi»ouudèd by Suther- land Edwards, appears to have been Homer, who was sent by the editor of au Argos paper called the Chronos to descrllie the siege of Troy. Hostilities lasted only about seven weeks, and when they came to an end the Greek chiefs were In no hurry to return to their wives. Homer was a good sort, and as he drew a large salary and a

handsome allowance for excuses from the Chrouos he readily accepted the scheme propounded by the wise Ulys- ses—to keep the war goiigf to the col- umns of Ids paper so loujTas he could manage to write about It. Ills letters were too good not to publish, and meuutlme the Greek chiefs had an en-

joyable time at Troy and elsewhere. Reissued In book form as "The Iliad" these early examples of war corre-

spondence have enjoyed a wider cir- culation than was possible even In the columns of the Chronoe. — Loudon Graphic.

An Unknown Chess Genius. When Lasker. previous to the 1800

chess International tournament, visited Manchester he was opposed In a simul- taneous performance by an unknown player, who had obtained permission from the club secretary to take a board against the champion. The player put

1

up quite a fair game, but was finally mated. Then he Inquired of Lasker to know wherein he had erred In the con-

duct of the play. "Well," said Lasker, "your play has :

been somewhat peculiar. I notice that yon have not once moved your knights."

"No," replied the player, "the fact la that I have not as yet quit· maatered the move of the knlghta, so I thought It safer not to move them at all."

The stranger had unconsciously con-

ceded his famous adversary the odds of two knlghta, not to mention the j handicap of his cramped position.

] Not Very Busy.

"Recorder of Deeds," read the sign <

over the door of a handsome building an one of the more prominent of the j golden streets. <

▲ new arrival within the pearly ,

gate· entered. "The recording of deeds Interests

me." he anxibunced. MI used to be a ] lawyer In the other world. Bnt why ( Is It that all the clerks are working except you?" he Inquired of the only ι

Idle member of the force -I record the good deeds," explained

that member courteously.—Louisville j Courier-Journal.

W A

«GROUND GRIPPER" "Public, Beware" Ground Gripper Shoe

For Men, Women, Boys and Children are sold and fitted by us exclusive- ly and cannot be bought in any other store in this city.

E&t,F£faJ4.tfrU911. E.W.BURT VCO. "Imitated But Never Duplicated.'

"WARNING" Several of the shoe stores in many cities are featuring a fake imitation shoe and calling it "Ground Gripper." Beware of their untruthful methods. There is only one original Ground Gripper.

Patented and Trade Marked by

E. W. BURT & CO.. Inc, "GRIPPERTOWN" EAST LYNN, MASS. Every toe "Grip· the Ground.

Muscle developing and foot freedom—Cures Flatfoot without plates—Balances body weight--Toes "Grip th<

]round"—Arches become normal-Backed by thef'Medical World"—Send for BOOK ON FEET.

Ε. N. SWETT SHOE COMPANY House Block, Norway, Maine

ARE AGENTS FOR THIS VICINITY. _ I

FALL LAP ROBES! You need a good wool or plush robe this Fall. I can

sell you good sized wool lap robes $1.50, $2.00, $2.75, $3.50 and $5.00.

Single plush $1.75 and $2.00. Double plush $3.00 to $7.50.

James N. Favor, ssiïîsr·""

STANDARD SEWING MACHINES.

Send for Catalogue.

W. J. WHEELEJR & CO., South Paris.

Wittemorës FFShoe Polishes

FINEST QUALITY LARGEST VARIED

/eûrlÊàcïΓ pïïFto διι·τ5?ί edcte| DRESSING Ι

Bl^K SHQfO

softensI preserves h, LEATHER Ρ ■~H tS TOR Ο.-· COLOR &| Lus^tjy

%ILT EDGE." the only ladica* shoe drcMlne that positively contains Oil. Blnckt·, 1'olifhee and Pre· serres ladles' and children'* vlioee, iklict wltbaul rattlag.S5c TRENCH GLOSS." lue.

"DANDY"combination for ckanlitf and pailshtsf •llkindaof rusec-tor tan choct·, île. "STAB"mit, 10c.

"QUICK WHITE" (In llqnldform wilhiponpejaeick· tydeaos and mIiIIcm dirty canvas shoes. 10c. & vise.

"ALIO" deans and whitens BUCK. NUIUCK, SCEDK, and CANVAS SHOES. In round white cakci packed In sine boxe», with sponce, inc. In hand· aome, Urfc aluminum boxes, wiin sponge, 25c. If joordralrr dor· not keep the kind jod want.«end M Um price I η stamp· for fuliilie package, charges paid.

WHITTEMORE BROS. * CO., R0*2· Albany Street, Cambridge, M a a·.

Tkt Oldest and Largest Manufacturât 9/ Shot Polishes ·'« the World*

SiMl

Why Go to the City FOR SPECTACLES AND

EYE GLASSES Ρ

I will examine your eyes Etnd guarantee a perfect fit for Lees money.

S. RICHARDS South Paris

WANTED A few more reliable men to learn to

•epalr and drive Autos and prepare to 111 vacancies at good salarie·. Write for special offer.

MAINE AUTO COMPANY. 779 Forest Ave.

Portland, Maine.

CONVINCING TESTIMONY

Given by If any South Paris People.

Experience· told bj South Purl· peo- ple—

Those who have had weak kidney·— Who used Doan'a Kidnty Pill·— Who found the remedy effective—Suoh

itatementa prove merit. Yon might donbt an otter atranger. You must believe South Pari· people. Here'· Sooth Pari· proof. Yerify it. Read. Investigate. Be convinoed. You'll find whj South Pari· folk· be-

ieve In Doan'·. *'I have used Doan1· Kidney Pill· and

lave alwaya found them a good remedy or kidney and bladder trouble," aaya Ira. Franola S. Harlow of Shillings ivenue, South Paria. "They certainly lo atrengthen the kidney· and relieve tackacbe. I waa feeling badly recently md knew that my kidney· needed a

onio. I got Doan'a Kidney Pilla from Ihortleff's Drag Store and tbey gave me

ellef In a abort time." LATER TK8TLMONY.

"I am certainly grateful for what Joan*» Kidney Pilla have done for me," aid Mra. Harlow on May 1, 1912. "I rllllngly confirm my former endorse- nent."

Price 60c, at all dealer·. Don't «Imply ak for a kidney remedy—get Doan'a Eldney Pilla—the aame that Mra. Harlow lad. Foeter-Mllbarn Co., Prop·., Buffalo, ΓΥ.

ΓΗΟΒΑΤΕ NOTICES.

To all persons Interested In either of the estate- hereinafter named : At a Probate Court, held at Parle, In and

for the County of Oxford, on the third Tuesday or Sept., In the ν ear of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fourteen, the following matter having been presented for the action thereupon hereinafter Indicated, It is hereby Okdereu :

That notice thereof be given to all persons In terested, by causing a copy of tMs order to be published throe weeks successively in the Ox- ford Democrat, a newspaper publlsned at South Paris, In said County, that they may appear at a Probate Court to be held at said Paris on the third Tuesday of Oct., A. D. 1914, at nine of the clock In the forenoon, and be beard thereon If they see cause :

Lixxle E. Rou telle 4atc of Paris, deceased : will an 1 petition for prol ate thercor presented by Walter L. tiray, the executor therein named.

Marl· M. Ryerson late of Norwav, de- ccaeel; will and petl'lon for probate thereof presented by James S. Wright, the executor therein named.

I>anlel D. Small late of Sumner, deceased: will and petition lor probate thereof presented

I by Annie U. Small, the executrix therein name l

Mary A. McLean late of Lynn, Maisachu- | telle, decease I ; copy of wl 1 anil petit on for al-

l<>wan e and prob ite of »an e presented by Wal- ter H. Southwlck, the exccntor therein numed.

Mary W. Dyke late of Canton, ('eceased; will and petition for probate of same and the appointment of I'erley K. I)yke as a Imlnlsrator with the will annexed presented by said l'erlcy K. Dyke, son and heir.

John and K.111· HcKecn of Parle, wards; accounts presented for allowance by Mary Mc- Keen, guardian.

Anna S. Merrill late of Buckilcld, deceased; pi til Ion for deteimlnallon ofcdlateral Inherit- ance tax presented by Melvena E. Rumpus, ex- ecutrix.

Beryl Amy and Stephen D. Ilusiell of Sumner, war s; petition lor license to sell hd<I convey real estate and invest proceeds presented b, Amy K. Russell, guardian.

Cleon E. Fletcher of Canton, ward; petition forl cense to sell and convey real CHtate pre- sented by Costella Ε. Klotcher, guardian. ADDISON K. MERRICK, Judgeof said Court

A true copy—attest : 38-40 ALI1KRT D. PARK. Register.

Desirable Residence For Sale

in Buckfield Village.

Known as the late Kimball Prince j Homestead. Contains 18 acre· in

tillage and pasture, large house and

stable. Fine loca ion. Price and

terms very reasonable. For particu- lars inquire of Geo H. Hersey, own-

er, St. Albans, Vermont. Property will be shown by Fred A. Taylor, Buckfield, Maine.

au

INSURANCE. All kinds of insurance placed by ;

W. J Wheeler & Co.

After July I, 1913, Stanley M. Wheeler will be taken into the firm of W. J. Wheeler & Co., composed of W. J. Wheeler, Margaret A. Baker, Stanley M. Wheeler.

We thank the people ·( Oxford County for past favors and solicit continuance of same and shall con-

tinue to give them our best efforts, good protection and a good square business deal.

WANTED. Live poultry of all kinds. Sell at your door and save trouble, ex-

pense and city shrinkage. Send card or phone

GEORGE M. ELDER, 10 47 SOUTH ΡΑΒΙ·, HAUTE.

i

ûreen Mountain Silos! EVERY FARMER SHOULD HAVE ONE

The farmer who has a silo appreciates its value. We ar«

agents for the Green Mountain, the recognized leader in the

country. The lumber in these silos is saturated in creosote

which prolongs the life of the wood many years. Place youi order for one now, so to have ample time to get it ready foi

the fall harvest. We have the Blizzard cutter and blower, and as gooc

engine as there is made for the money.

CALL AND SEE US BEFORE BUYING.

A. W. WALKER & SON, SOUTH PARIS. MAINE.

YOU will examine if you are prudent- will buy if you are smart-

Your hardware at the

modern hardware store of

J. P. Richardson, South Paris, ... Maine.

FvERMSHf tssr mh VJ $1.60,-1.90,-2.25 per square

w fi SOLD ONLY BY

κΠΠίΤϊΚίΓ S. P. Maxim & Son Al/llr I l\lj South Paris, Maine

300 Acre Timber and Dairy Farm, $2,400. Cuts 50 tons bay beet quality, 150 M. l'me and Hemlock, 50 M hard timber,

1,000 cords wood and pulp, 200 Baldwin upplo trees, average yield 200 barrels dwelling up-to-date, hardwood floors, pantries, closets, running spring water—be·! there is; barn 40iS0 feot, large I i η ter, bays and all conveniences, running water tc

name, all buildings newly shingled with best cedar nhingle»; .'1 I mile f school, all rural conveniences, liberal terms to right parties. Will consider 9800 down.

Laboring Man's Home in Norway. Right room cottage, nicely arranged, stable, shed, brick cellar, all in »|>lendi<l

repair, gulden with (ivo thrifty apple trees, centrally located. Will give you ea»> terms; small payment down. Price 11,000.

The Dennis Pike Real Estate Agency, Norway, Maine.

N. Dayton Bolster Co. DEPARTMENT STORE

Wish to buy in exchange for goods at our store

TEN THOUSAND POUNDS

DRIED APPLE 5 cents per pound

N. Dayton Bolster Co.

30UTH PARIS, MAINE.

areat Oaks from * Plant an advertisement in the

Democrat and then watch

Little Acorns Grow it grow résulta.

9 REAL

REASONS 1. They restore weak

musclée, prevent ao-1 cure

Uatfoot by exercise.

2. You can walk 10 milee daily with comfort and ease.

3. 1000 Agents say, "Iieit

Wearing Shoe il the United States."

4. Over 200 IIuBpitaii, College*, T. M. C. A. and

School· recommend and en-

dorse them.

5. We can fit ai.y foot, AAAAA to KE, all t-i/.eit

ϋ. Foot health, strength, comfort ior everyout

7. Sold In 10**0 citios and

towns in the United State».

î 8. Made in all lea'here

for Flat-foot-tiolf, Tennii, Gymnasium, Outing anil

Dree». f

0, Thousands of canes of

foot weakness and liatfu.it

has been cured by the .«e

of this shoe ONLY.

kiAi an vcadc·

EXPERIENCE

Patents Designs

■ ftî» CopvmeHTS Ac Anyone lending · «ketch and deeeriptlon η »

.m le cl τ ascertain our opinion free whether

""pat'enu W 'ixeial notice, without chance. Id tb·

Scientific American. A handsomely Illustrated weekly. I««" ; js»asssssL"iiss& £s&'· MUNN t Co.38'8""1""· Hew York

Branch Offlw Œ Κ Hf.. Washington. U. t

NOTICE. The subscriber hereby gives nolle·· thai

ha» been duly appointed executor of the m

wtU ami testament of A It HI Ε Β. ΚΙ.A/O, late of I'ortcr.

(η the County of Oxford, deceased, ami i' ■

bond» αβ the law directe. AU persons luvli κ

demande against the estate of said decer are desired to present the same for settlem· and til Indebted thereto are requestd t

payment Immediately. September 15th, 1914. JAMES II. ΗΙ.Λ/

39-41

NOTICE. The subscriber hereby gives notice thai

has l>een duly appointed administrator of n.

estate of M OSES SMART, late of EryeburK.

In the County of Oxford, deceased, an gt« bond» as the law directs. All persons havlu. :·

mande against the estate of said decease·I an*

desired to present the same for ■eltlemt nt, all Indebted thereto are requested to make ι·.· ment Immediately.

September 15th, 1914. ALMON J. SMART 39 41

NOTICE· The subscriber hereby gives notice that

bus been duly appointed administrator of the estate of

EDWIN W. KNIGHT, late of Sweden, In the County of Oxford, deceased, and given bonds as the law directe. All persons having demands against the estate of said deceanol are desired to present the same for settle ment, and all Indebted thereto are requested u<

make payment Immediately. September 15th, 1914. 3*41 EDWARD C. WALKER.

NOTICE. The subscrllier hereby gives notice that he has

been duly appointed administrator of the estate of

CYRUi B. DUNN, late < f Parte, In the County of Oxford, deceased, and given bonds as the law directs. All persons having demands against the estate of said decease·! arc desired to present the same for rettlement, and all Indebted thereto are requested to make payment lmme (lately

ά ptcmber 15th, 1914. JAMES 8. WRIGHT. 39 41

NOTICE. The *ul»acrtber hereby gives notice tlist he hv

lieen duly ap|>olnled administrator of 11» estate of

AMERICA R. BENSON, late of Hartford, In the County of Oxford, decease·!, and gl· bonds as the law directe. All persons ι.λ·

ilemand* against the estai· of said éMMi are desired to present the same for settle·»· and all Indebted thereto art requested to tu»,

payment linmcdlatelv. September 1Mb, 1914

3941 STANLEY M BENSON

NOTICE. The sub*, rlber hereby gives notice Uist ih<

has been duly appointed admluUtratrii of Mm wtsie of

ERNEST L. Ν I'St Κ 1.1., late of Sumeer, In the County of Oxford. de«eased, and given ΙκιηΊι as the law directs. All persons bavin* demands again M the estate of said deceased *rr desired to present the same for seulement, sn I

all Indebted thereto are requested to make pay ment Immediately.

September ΙΧΊ, 1914. AMY Ε. BUS KM.. 3*41

NOTICE. The subscriber hereby give· notice that he

hss lieen duly sppolnte<l administrator of Hie cκlate of

HANNAH C. OBD WAY, late of Woodstock. In the County of Oxford, deceased, and given bonds a< the law directs. All persons having demands against the estate of said deceased arc desired to present the same for settlement and all indebted thereto are requested to make payment Immediately.

Aug. lHh, 1914. SHERMAN C.OBDWAY. 37-39

Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge. In the matter of )

EDWARD M. CARTER, } In Bankruptcy Bankrupt. )

To the Hon. clakknck If ai.b, Judge of the Dis- trict Court of the United States for the District of Maine:

EDWARD M. CARTER, of Bethel. In the County of Oxford, and State of Maine, fc>

said District, respectfully represents, that ou the Gth dav of June last past, he was duly adjudged bankrupt, under the Acta of Con gréas relating to Bankruptcy; that he has duly surrendered all his property and right· of property, and has fully compiled with all the requirement· of said Acta and of the orders of Court touching his bankruptcy.

Wherefore he prays, That he may be de -.■eed by the Court to have a full discharge from all debta provable against his eatate under sail

bankruptcy Acts, except such deb* ceptcd by law from such dlscharg

Wherefore he prays, That be may ue tie

creed by the Court to have a full discharge from all debta provablb agatnst his eatat* un· 1er sal·I

mkruptcy Acts, except such debts a· are ex

Β ted by law from such discharge. ated this 26th day of Aug A.D. 1914.

EDWARD M.CARTER, Hankrupl. ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

District or M aims, as. On thla 12th day of Sept.. A. D. 1914, on read

Ing the foregoing petition, It Is— Ordered by the Court. That a hearing be ba<i

upon the aame on the 23rd day of Oct., A. D. 1914, before said Court at Portland, Id said DU trlct, at 10 o'clock 1· the forenoon; and that notice thereof be published In the Oxford Dem ocrât, a newspaper printed In aald District, and that all known creditors, and other persons In Interest, may appear at the said time and place, and show cause, If any thev have, why the pray er of aald petitioner should not be granted.

And It la further ordered by U>« Court, That the Clerk shall send bv mall to all known cred I tors copies of said petition and this onler, ad •lreaaed to them at their place· of reaMence as

Wltneaa the How. clabuck Hale, Judge of the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Port li.ml, la aald District, oa the ltth day of Sept. A. D. 1914.

(L. ·.) JAMES E. IIEWEY, Clerk. A true copy of petltloa aa-J onler thereon.

37-39 AlUl>5AMBS E. HEWBY, Clerk

FOLEYSHONET^TAR •hlUfrn —H, mw. *·