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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17
WRITING WITH SECRET INK.

Some of our boys and girls who
wish so carry on secret correspond
ence with their friends should try in
visible or sympathetic ink. A whole
page may be filled with writing and
still be entirely white, as if there
wasn't word upon it. In this way it
may be sent any distance, and no one
can find out what it contains. But the
person who receives It knows the se-
cret OF "bringing out" the writing so
that it may easily be read.
One OF tue simplest of these invisi-
bio inks is very dlute solution of
snlphuric acid. Buy five cents worth
of the acid at n drug store and pour
in considerable quantity Of water, at
least three or four times Ms much AS
there is of the ncd. Now, write with
this solution, using an ordinary pen.
and blot the surplus "ink" as you go
along. To make the writing show
black, all your correspondent has to
do is to hold the letter close to hot
stove, when presto! out come the
letters and words one by one, 50 that
they may easily be read.
Another good secret ink, more diff
cult to bring olt than the one already
mentioned, can be made by using
cheap solution of sugar of lead. To
bring out tho written words it is nec-
essary to sponge the letter with solu-
tion of sulphuret of ammonia.
Another simple secret ink is made
OF solution of ordinary starch. A
letter written with this will remain en-
tirely Invisible until it is washed with
solution OF iodine, which quickly
brings ont the writing.
In using secret ink it is best to write
an ordinary letter telling about the
weather and other unimportant things
aud then between the lines write with
the secret ink. This will serve to lead
quite astray any one who sees the let
ter, because there could be no suspi-
cions of anything written between tho
lines. Chicago Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17
THE JAPANESE NEW YEAR.

The japanese literally "turn over n
new leaf on New Years day; the
house is cleaned and swept, new gar
ments nre nude, the family shrines are
frightened up. All debts are paid,
and even the streets are deliberately
decorated with bamboo, pine and
other native plants aud festoons of
tiny oranges. The national fng-.the
rising sun on II white ground-hoats
from every house-front; the girls, in
their best clothes, powdered and
painted, play battledore aud shuttle
cock, the boys fly kites-great mon
sters painted on paper stiifened 10y
bomboo strips-and the very small
children play with pretty balls made
of cotton aud wound with various
colored silk threads.
All work stops, and for three days
presents are exchanged. These are
usually sweetments put up in decorated
boxes of wood or paper. Chicago
Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17

spell after dinner when he was ap.
preached by an orderly, who saluted
and said:
"a young woman who calls herself
Betsey Ann Blessing would have
speech with Your Excellency."
"Betsey Ann Blessing" repeated
Washington, with a momentary shrug
of irritation; "who is she, and why
may she not defer her business until
tomorrow? / warrant me that her
lover is prisoner of war, and she is
ready to swear that he is loyal
Wing. What think you, Holdfast ?"
"1f you please, Your Excellency,
she is well favored, rs far as ] could
know from her crying, for she is in
sore trouble.
"Aye! 1 am n true soothsayer
Crying, is she? Show her in, Hold
fast, and see that the guard trouble
her not. l misdoubt my own
Judgment in giving audience to
strangers in these troublous times.
1t mayhap that Mistress Blessing
prove traitor in disguise"
The orderly soon returned, ushering
in girl so young she appeared like n
child, and indeed, acted like one, for
no sooner did she stand in the presence
of the great man than she seized his
hand-that hand of stalwart proper
tions-and dropping on her knees
kissed it with the ardor Of n devotee.
Meanwhile the tears streamed down
her face in pito ous torrents and her
form shook with suppressed emotions.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17
A DOG THAT CHEws GUM.

Black Michael, or Mike, for short,
is the name of little cocker SPANIEL
living in Lake avenue, near 46th street,
Chicago. He came all the way from
Colorado by express, nailed up in
wooden box with stats across the top.
On the side of the box was painted
i'll black letters, "Please give me
drink" so that the baggagcmnn would
not forget him.
Since he has lived in Chicago he
has acquired the peculiar habit of
chewing gum. 1t took him long
time to learn that gum is not to be
treated as food, but it is to be chewed
forever and never swallowed. Before
he learned the way OF 1t he was very
fuany in his efforts to dispose of gum
as he was accustomed to dispose of
everything that found its way to his
mouth.
The first time piece was given to
him he chewed quietly at it fora min
ute or two. When he found that it
stayed Just the same size aud would
not separate, he treated it rs he would
tough piece of meat, put his head
low down and chewed with more
energy. But nothing happened, the
queer stuff still stuck together and re-
fused to slide down his thront. Then
he threw his head back and bit angrily
at it, opening his mouth wide and
coming down on it with all his might.
During this lively process the piece
of gum fell out OF his mouth, and he
lay down on the Aoor all tired out,
and looked at the dented little wad in
disgust.
He is gritty little fellow and he
made mp his mind he would get the
best of that stuff, Whatever it was. So
lie soon got mp, walked NIL around it
as it lay on the floor, smiling suspi.
ciously, and then pounced on it sud-
denly. OF course, it stuck to his
paw, and then he was angrier than
ever. He finally succeeded in getting
it off with his teeth, aud then he went
at it again. He barked loudly, run
ming around it and pushing it with
his nose, but he would not give up,
and after many trials he began to get
the hang of it and to enjoy chewing
it. The habit has grown ON him
steadily, and now he snil,s under the
window sills and chairs, and ii the
small boy who lives in the same house
has left his gum sticking around. he
is sure to lose it altogether. For
Mike kuaws it of, and putting his lit.
tie stnbby tail down goes OFF to
corner, aud for an hour is perfectly
happy.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17

Tho changes in dairying during the
past fifteen years are not appreciated
by one farmer in ten. Then, cream
cries were almost unknown, but now,
as Major Alvord says, there are 10, OOC
creameries in the country. Pro badly
20, 600 cream separators are in use il
America and this one change prac
ticnlly Obliterates the limitations OF
butter making due to climatic condi.
tions, and butter factories can now
be operated without ice, about as vel
in Mississippi aud Missouri, as in
Maine and Minnesota" The Pacific
States, Colorado, Nebraska and other
states. lately large buyers from the
east, are now supplying themselves
with butter, mainly with cheese, aud
often sending from their surplus to
neighboring states, and many of our
lnrgc dairy markets feel these changes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17
Times Chnnge.
ity given

'I tell you the time in which one
lives has a great effect on his career.
Take Washington, for instance"
swell, what of him 2"
"What OF him? Do you suppose a
man who would persist in telling the
truth at all times in these days would
ever get further in public life than
notary public?"-Harper's Bazaar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17

James r.. Francisco, who died in
Fremont, Ohio, the other day, was
one of the Oldest engineers in this
country. He ran the John Bull en-
gine which was brought from England
in 1886 and was put on the Camden
and Amboy Railway to take the place
of horses that had formerly hauled
the cars. That famous engine was ex-
hibited at the Worlds Fair.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17

In the controversy in Congress over
the adoption of n copyright law IA
controversy which eliminated in the
passage OF the Draper bill by both
branches of Cougress) the statement
was made that there were 5000 thea
tres and opera houses in the United
States, representing cost of so, 900
to 81. 900. 900 each. These theatres
employ $4,000 persons exclusive of
actors and actresses. Upward Of 400
manuscript plays written or owned by
citizens OF the United States are
played nightly. They give employ
ment TO from 5000 to G,000 actors.
The cost Of producing these manu-
script plays ranges from $4,000 to
$25, 900 each, and the purpose OF the
new statute is to give judges Of the
United States courts full jurisdiction
over tho matter aud to make tho
penalty imposed in one circuit opera
tive throughout the country for un-
authorized performances.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17
Early Education of Washington.

Our great President received but n
poor scholastic training, as judged by
Nineteenth Century standards. He
was largely self.taught, and his writ.
ings have been SO carefully edited as
to remove oil traces of mistakes in
spelling, grammar and rhetoric.
But Washington's education was of
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17

When all the ground with snow Is white,
The merry snowbird comes
And hops about with great delight
To find the scattered crumbs.
How glad he seems to get TO eat
A piece of cake or bread.
He wears no shoes upon his feet
Nor hat upon his head.
But hnppiest is he, know,
Because no cage with bars
Keeps him from walking in the snow
And printing II with stars.
Frank Dempster Sherman.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17

Sir Lepel Griffin gives the popula-
tion of the famine districts in India us
Al, 100000. The cablegrnms say that
a million and n quarter nre now em-
ployed on Government relief work,
but such relief seems to be wholly in
adeuuatp.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17

Asbestos has recently been applied
By II Massachusetts, firm to the manu-
facture of shoes for worhingmen en-
ployed in foundries and smelling
works. 1t is asserted that the new
shoes, besides being moro comfort.
able, cost less than leather shoes and
wear indefinitely.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17

The Governor of Pennsylvania makes
n strong plea for better school facili-
ties in rural districts in order to check
the tendency of country youth to re.
move TO the cities.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17

n the summer of the
year of grace 1776,
when the American
army was stationed
in New York. the
commander.in In chief,
General Washing.
ton, was indulging
in n brief resting
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17
WASHINGTOy,S uELPMATE.
Martha Washington Was Stately
and Noble Woman.


and Noble Woman.
All accounts agree that Martha
Washington was n noble woman.
She was in her youth beautiful, and
in her old age was as stately and i'm
pressive as Washington himself, though
lacking his commanding stature.
Martha Washington was born q
cambridge, and became Curtis by her
first marriage. When Washington
made her acquaintance she was a
widow with small children, and some
years older than himself.
1t is on this account that many have
assumed that Washington married
Mrs. Custis for her wealth. There W. 8
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17
{ EGbibdT Tsn;s.Gso0U

and his followers, impressed by his
example, said: "You have been our
leader in guilt; be the same in the
path of virtue" And, taking the
boys hand, they all took an oath to
repent.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17
The business of this country lie
built upon its farms ms foundation.

Illinois spends at least 80, 1000, 900 a
year in furnishing criminals. Itspends
scarcely anything for their reform.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-23
ABOUT Or. llTTleFielO.
REELECTION. Nov. 10, ls9, =.

Editor Dsmocrdt;
would ike TO say word In your
pxper concerning your new towhsman
sna nhysician, DIR. James q. L,ttleneld,
who after eleven weeks Of constant, de-
vo,ed care OF his mother in her last SICK
ness. and having seen her body CON-
mirted 20 the grave, returns 10 your
town 10 resume his professional WORK.
am neither a relative nor intimate
,r;sns OF DIR. Littlefeld, but, In common
with the rest Of the people OF Bridston,
his native town, can bear testimony 10
his intellectual strength and business
ability. What l say Is voluntary anu
masked. Quiet, transformations, oo'
energetic. the doctor, by his Own unsic-
"A Efforts. has attained fioe education,
m.tjng an excellent record, especially
IN medical study, and scoring gooe
ra,n,st;on In hospital and other Incl
ssnrsI nractice In his chosen held. lie
i seen' thoughtful, careful, Following
NV Crockett's famous maxim, DC
snrs vou are right, then 60 ahead.
o. asvs sgo Was chatting win
~ - our veteran physicians, DIR. John
Bray, when he remarkeo: III.
Ittlefield's mother il dead, u APIS
~ course he'll now return 10 ms oua.s :.
Son,h Paris. Well, let me tell you. tina,
vouns man 10 going to De neAIo io ~,
indeed. such is my confidence IN ~.
ns,;vs talent and professional skiii' tns'
;sI wss very sick I should have no nesr
ration in putting myself unoer n''
charge" -nom DIR. Lit,
,,ss,eid studied, Il equally entn9sl.s. ~,
Being very proud Of him. and Predic's lo'
~" TIE same feeling Of confidence 10 -,
,! - s nrsvsils among his acqaaict
LII. L.s and townspeople, especially az ~
hirh school classmates, an =. ~ .s,,ins
him abundant success IN nis neu S
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-23
A CHANCE FOR WEST POINT AND
ANNAPOLIS.

Congressman Dlngley gives notice that
there IL vacancy In the cadetship to
which the Second Congressional District
IL entitled, both in the Military Academy
ut West Point and In the Naval School al
Annapolis, to be filed 10 June next and
he asks that such young men, bona fide
residents Of this district, as are eligible
ard desire to compete for the appoint
ment TO each place during the next two
weeks, should at once notify him, and he
will forward them the regulations and
requirements. Candidates for West
Point must not be less than IL nor more
than % years Of age, and those for the
naval school not less than l6 nor more
than 81. 1t Is useless for anyone to
compete for either cadetship who Is not
physically sound and not especially pro-
ficient 10 mathematics. Two candidates
have recently failed because not sufii-
GENTLY proficient 10 mathematics.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-23
A MAINE MANS PLAYGROUND.

The success attending the business
energy and skill shown by Mr.. kimball
{. Atwood OF New York, one Of the
big Oxford Bears, has been phenome-
nal. As secretary Of the Preferred Acci-
dent Insurance Co., he has given Il a
position unexcelled by any company In
America, and wherever he drops his
inger Ii becomes q magic wand TO the
owner. Down South he has "little
playground" where his vacations arr
spent. IL Is u farm ut Mana Visits +,
Florida. six miles from Tampa Bay, of
several hundred acres, where operations
are being carried forward which seeta
like leaf from some fairy tale. In a
personal letter Mr.. Atwood writes:
"The hunting and fishing are all that
sportsmen could desire, and Il Ia with
great pleasure that l look forward TO my
outings In that region.
1.-The cultivation Of vegetables with me
IL an incident only In the development q I
the Grape Fruit Grove. The grape fruit
trees are yet small, and ss am Obliged
TO cultivate the ground thoroughly m
order 10 produce the best results, am
now, and probably will be for few
years, growing vegetables quite exten-
slvely.
Last year had IS acres in tomatoes
from which We shipped to northern
markets over ten thousand bushels Of
ripe fruit, many of them bringing IA
high as $3.50 bushel; 1 also had sixty
acres In early cabbage, csulidower,
string beans. etc. This year We intend
planting $50 acres In tomatoes, aud
probably so or more acres 10 early Irish
potatoes. :.
"Mans Vista and the Grape Fruit
Grove are located on the north shore OF
the river; on the south shore, directly
opposite, own small orange grove
from which l expect TO ship within few
DAYS from 1900 TO 1000 boxes OF oranges.
Bananas, pineappies, aud other semi.
tropical fruits, thrive in this section and
IRE easily and chesply grown
More than 10000 grape fruit trees
have been set on the 200 acres devoted
20 this fruit, and an annual output OF
2O0. 900 crates is expected when the trees
mature, as Mr.. Atwood requires that
each tree shall receive the same treat
ment as though IL was the only one on
the farm. This Is good business, and
through strict attention TO details, and
the application Of rigid business princl-
ples the outcome cannot be questioned
and the playground must becomes great
dividend Garner for this wide-awake SOC
| of Maine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-23
ro CAPT. ANo Mas. e,seee.

TO CAPT. AND MRS. 0S9UEe.
In the iseue Of the Democrat Of Sept.
7, vas given \ short sketch Of the
gathering at the residence Of Capt.
Lewis Bishee and wife Of Sumner, the
occasion being the 90'h anniversary Of
Mrs. Bisbee's birth, the captain having
just passed HIS s9th "mIIe post" About
= hundred friends OF the aged couple
we're present, sud among other pleaaant
{ xsrcises the follow Ing poem, contribut-
ed by Mira. Louise n. waterhouse Of
Poland, Was read by Mrs. Edward G.
Cole OF Buckfi Id:
RIarHpAr GREETING TO CAPT. AND mrs
LEWIS RIsBEE.
With reverent heart, and payer blank.
The coming Of the Musc walt
To bring my lowly rift 81 song.
This day you celebrate.
So rich IN years, this age, rair,
And bert OF Ill beside,
So rich In love. ~ strong and true
For mafrou ~ for bridel
with what delight this dear old man
Draws vivid pictures stiIl
In stirring words, Of his long chase
Around old Hedgehog Hill.
When his sweet mate, still fair Of face.
Was ncet OF foot and sure,
And led him such long. hard chase,
Ere he could capture her.
The joy Of winning yet he shows
Within his sparkling eyes,
A he assures ne earnestly.
He surely won prize.
Who now can ecan the kindly face,
Where all good deeds record
In thoee sweet lines that virtues trace,
And doubt the Captains wordF
We quickly span those scores Of years
Betwixt their youth and are.
And nnd their book Of life contains
Full many glowing pase.
We see the Captain In the pride
And youth Of manhood strong,
wagng with hcartinese and zeal
The battle 'gainst the wrong.
lntempennce--that deadly foo
That pslsics hand and brain
lie deah . ssrodg and sturdy blow,
Again, aud yet again
And when the welfare OF bis town
seemed 10 demand his AID.
How eagerly he took the stump
And telling speeches made
Then the long. busy years. when home
Has conferred all their joys'
Within IT, shelter have been reared
SO many girls and boys
To other homcs di.may.
To this homo rame the little ones
To share tins work and play,
The strong and tender mother. love,
The fathers Kindly care.
With which their own were richly blessei.
These others came TO share.
And now. when feeble grow the feet,
And dim the eyes clrs rays
The love that blessed her childhood sweet
Their daughter veil rcpays.
Reversed the old relation seems:
The watchfal mother-carc
Tho child now tenderiy bestows
On this respected pair.
So near occurs each natal day,
To both dedicate
Ny simple rhyme. and happy years
crave Of kindly fate.
That ~ the Gun of life de.cends
Low downwari-may its rays,
Produce brilliant amer glow,
To gladden. your last days.
Ali very near 10 you must seem
That world OF love and light
And very thin the veil which hides
Immortais from our sight.
But NJ you Journey thro the vale
OF shadows 10 the light.
Then may the radiance Of your lives
Mako all your pathway bright
The happiness which other lives
Have garncred from your own,
Bring you the coyetei swell done"
And the glad welcome home.
With dep respect, my aged friends.
Most heartily I say,
With nftsd hat, and Bonded head,
God guard you on your way
MRS. LorIsE N. WAREHOUSE.
Poland. Maine. sept. l, lseT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-23
eORN N.

In GiIead. Nov. IS. 10 the wife Of Fred L.
Ordway, daughter.
In North Waterford. Nov. Is, 10 the wife OF
J. r. Chandler Of Portland. son.
In Sumner, Oct. II. 10 the wife Of John Dav'
export. . dAushter, Wilma Frances.
In Wilson's NILS. Nov. :. 10 the wife OF II. H.
Holmes, q daughter.
In oxford, Nov Is, to the wife OF Fred Nc
Allister, o daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-23
NOTICE OF SALE.

Pursuant 70 license from the Hon: Judge Of
Probate for the County OF Oxford, ! shall sell
day Of December, A. d. 1881, at ten O'Clock In
the forenoon. III NOT previously disposed Of at
private sale) on the premises, al the right, title
and Interest which Marshall Walker. late Of
FryeburE 10 said COUNTY, deoessed. had n and nc,
in said FryebufE and near North Fryeburg VII
lsge, viz. the homestead farm and building.
thereon, whereon said Marshall Walker lived n
the time Of his deccase, and the same owned by
him, containing about $50 acres, and located on
both sides of the road leading from North Frye.
burg 70 Lowell. and including the 20 called Frye
piece.
Also another parcel Of real estate situate In
said Fryeburg. and near the piece above do
scribed, ana being strip Of land leading from
said road 70 the old 6aco river, and u bounded
ON the north by said road. on the east BY land
supposed 70 be owned BY Roland Charles, ON
the south by said river and on the west BY land
Of Simeon Charles.
EDWARD C. wALKER, Admr.
Dated this nineteenth day Of November, A.
d. 1897.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-23
RESOLUTIONS
on THE DEATH OF HERBERT W. POWERS

Whereas, In the all.wise Providence
of Almighty God, We, the officers and
members OF Hsmlin Lodge, No. 81, h. OF
p. have been called to mourn the loss OF
our beloved brother, Herbert W. Powers,
he having passed to his reward on FRI
dsy morning, Nov. 8, 1897, We desire to
place on record our affection for our
departed brother, and our mutual sor-
row which bis death has caused.
Whereas, Our esteemed brother was .
charter member Of this lodge, and his
death the first break In our Pythian
circle,
BE il Resolved, That the charter be
draped in mourning for the period OF
30 days.
Be It Resolved, That our tenderest
sympathies be extended TO the Borrowing
wife and friends, whom we commend to
the loving care OF our Heavenly Father,
who doeth all things we'll.
And be IL Resolved, That copy Of
these resolutions be sent to Mrs. Herbert
". Powers, preserved on the records Of
our lodge and published In the Oxford
Democrat.
To behalf Of Hamlin Lodge,
f. ss:. 1 E:s ssssss.r, Committee.
Hamlin Lodge, No. 81, South Paris
Maine, Nov. 10, 1897.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-23
MEsGRNGEn'S NOTICE.
oYvIcx or THE sHKxuY or OXFORD c0uHfT.
STATE OF MAINB.

OXFORD, % .-Rumford. Nov. 18th. 4. d. 1897.
This 10 70 give no1ce. that on The nth day Of
Nov. a. D. Isn. & wsnssi u tnsosve &c ~. Va
County JOHN Il J. cocoRzS q susiord. "
adjudged 70 be IN Insolveut Debtor, On position
Isth dsy Of Nov. A. d. lG1, 70 which last nanod
dsse intsrssf % Claims 3 70 b compussd; That
the payment o. any debts and tie denyeEy and
tEansfsr ofa.y prcpszty bslos9ins g sd dsbeori
asssSsr Of any properly b. Nm exs forhidde.
6V ~: ~ 1oc3tnG Of u Croditogs Of said
DsbScr. % provo ihoif dsh9s and cAoess .oas o.
nore Asslg.ees q ~ 80, W = 80 9 80 :
Cosng, o . nd day q Dec- 4. D. ~. = .
Givs. us1F y ND ~ daes ~ abovs
HRBD 4. POB1u1, Shssi1,
: nsa.ses.s e - csgs q IassaSng. IT,