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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21
SOUTH PARIS.
THE EYE

The eve Is photographed eameta
in miniature. II has a lens, focus
ing apparatus and sensitive
screen. III IL is In perfect adjust
ment, l, gets 9 perfect picture.
Vision Is clear and distinct. II h Is
out Of adjustment everything Is
blurred. Il is necessary TO MAKE .
constant effort in order TO see at all.
The strain upon the focusing pow
ers Is too great. Pain In the eyes,
impaired vision and headaches are
the results. Ii Is my business TO put
these eyes inadjustment and TO oring
them to = perfect focus. L csnnot
take out the defective lens and insert
new one In Its place. bat ! can ss,
lens In front Of the eye that VII
correct all the defects. take . care.
full measurement Of every curve and
every imperfection. see that tns
glasses are 90 made that they VII
neatralize every deficiency. Con
sultstion free.
DIR. 8. RICHARDS.
0r,ffc{aR
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21
United States together. I am labeled
for Newrort -

United States together. I am labeled
for Newport"
"And 10 am I. Dear me, Monsieur
Portmantcau, never wished that had
the power Of human speech 80 feryently
as do nowi I should lose no time In
apprising my dear mistress Of that hid
eous mistake about Fanny PATTERN
haut."
Human speech is ont Of the ques'
tion," saiA the Portmanteau. 1--WE
must hit upon some other scheme. All,
I have itr'
Monsieur, you are genius"
"You fiatter me. mademoiselle. And
yet the plan Is not unclever. This
morning as Banks was packing me he
wrapped some novels in an old newspa'
per and placed them right under my
lid. on top Of everything else. lean fee
them there now. What, think you. wal
the newspaper usedf"
Indeed, cannot guess" said the
Saratoga
'It was copy Of the Gaulois con.
tanning a full account OF the presenta'
ton Of Fanny Patte-en-haut on behalf
OF the rajah Of Bundleapore. Iam sure,
because Banks read IL over with rem
iniscent chuckle before he wrapped II
round the novels.
"But how about your planf"
"Is it possible that you have not sur
missed my planl In few minutes the
custom house people win come along.
shall simply slip when they open me
and cause those novels and the Gaulois
in which they are wrapped to fall in
your direction. You can roll over slight
ly and possess yourself Of the newspa-
per. When your mistress or that perky
French maid Of hers comes along, take
care that she notices the Gaulois and
leave the rest to fortune. "
"A good plan. monsieur. But toe
much is left to fortune. fear. And
here come the custom house officials,
with Mr.. Banks to open you. Now for
i'll"
The Portmanteau strained himself
with excitement until his straps creaked
again.
The cnstom house inspection was in
progress. Miss Dunham and Captain
Richard Assheton stood near their re-
spective heaps Of luggage, while the
latter's valet and the formers maid at
tended more directly TO the matters in
hand.
As Clarisse. the maid in question,
was about to unlock the Saratoga trunk
her quick eyes caught sight of a news
paper lying on the dock floor.
"Ah," she exclaimed, lie Gaulois
II Is a good omen. this message from
In patrie.
She raised the paper and, glancing at
the year old headings was about to
throw il away again when an article
In the center column arrested her atten-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21

In the matter OF PRESCOTTl
BOSWORrH and ARTHUR
x BOSWORrH. both ~ In
llvidaals and members Of nrm IN b9s<raPss
?. BoswOrth 4 sons,
Bsnkrupts.
To the Hon NATHAN WEBB. Judge OF tne DIS.
trici Court OF the United States for the ptserie'
n Maine.
nRESCOTT BoswORrH 4 ARTHUR X
L BOSwORTH os Hartford and Mexico, ne,
spectively. IN the County OF OXFORD, anu
state Of Maine. IN said District. respect
fully represent thai on the ttn Gay V'
April. iAst past. they were duy a1-
iuixed bankrupt. under the Acts OF Con
gress relating 70 Bankruptcy; that tney nss.
duly surrendered all their property and rigns o.
property and have fully complied WIN A.
the requirements Of said Acts and OF the oraers
0f Court touching their bankruptcy
Wherefore they pray. that they may be decree,
5y IRE Court 70 have a fun discharge noni a.
debts pruvAble against their estate. under saiu
bankrupt Acts. exoe2s sreh debts as are ex
ceDted by law from suc.i discnzrge
dated this 9Th day Of July. A. ID lSo.
PRESCOTT BOSWORTH,
ARTHUR x. BOSwoRIH.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21

| fend Tommie's churlishness. ! said
she had rather startled me when | saw
her mount Tommie's wheel like
"Liks q boy" she interpOsed.
sOh. I don't know" said L
sHow Harry and Fred
"And Fred" said. beginning to sus.
psct every man.
"Oh. hes my brother. How they'd
laugh. was going to say. But joke
10 with him who laughs last-with your
friend" ! think.
He thought you Dick Turpin dis
guised." ] said. trying. III confess. to
make bis case bit worse.
"He might have known" she said -
II much provoked.
"Yes. be might" assented.
Yet IN strict fairness, ] felt called
on to let him know my perndy. and
that night. a we sat smoking and re-
viewing the days adventures, said:
'Shs thinks you insu5erable. Tom
mile"
''She told you that aireadyT
"Why. yes." replied, with rather .
self conscious air.
u say, Fietch, I believe there'll be
more fun l.. this house than on the
road. don't believe that we can have
another adv venture-like"-
Like getting your wheel stolen. Dt
you want anotherr
"She's an amusing girl" said Tom
mie inconsequently.
"Yes, she is." agreed. "But-yoS
zee you've offended her."
"And you haven't"
"Oh. l don't know. | said from the
first you would get your wheel back
"And you told her that and that In
sisted she was thief"
"well. yes" l admitted guiltily. II
| believe ! did"
"And you think she'll like you any
better for running me DOWN. he'ask-
ed as sarcastically as he could.
"who said I. wanted her to like mer
sYour manner. you conceited asst!
"You're the c0nceited ass. Tommie,
for you think you've made an impress
| sion"
"Well, now that you mention II, ]
hope may have"
"And that ! haven't"
swell. yes" Tommie answered hon.
estly.
"You think you can BY being disa-
greeableT
Look here, Fietch. Let's solve for
ourselves that mooted question. Which
way win make the most Impression on
Q girl Ike that-hattery or brutal
franknessT
| I'VE may break her heart" said l.
resolved that of ~ two l, not be, should
do the breakage.
II think she'll look ont for thai"
Tommie said.
'Or she may break ours." COM
mented.
"we'lI risk that" said Tommia
1--WE may end By disliking each 9th.
er," went on.
'Oh. II l lose I'll NOT hold II against
your said Tommy.
'But may against you." said.
'Such q tomboy sort OF girl. toor'
aid Tommie.
II think you wrong hse. l have
found some 1ne quaiitiess-
"Oh, you havel Well you're . quick
one" be retorted
Thoss dear people who formerly liv.
cd In Arcadia successfully eliminated
palm and jeatouay and rivalry-as least,
judgins from their own accounts- They
doubtless He'd Z BIT about Il for n ny
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21
LIKED THE PooRHoUsE.
would Not Leave II 60 Go For Money
That Belonged to Him.

w
That Belonged to Him.
sI won't 20 out! won't leave here
for anythingw
Such was the amazing declaration OF
a pauper attendant In an east end Lon
don workhouse on being told by an
agent that he was entitled TO some
money. And the mantle son OF a
post captain in the nayy-meant all
that he said. Not an inch would he
bulge, nor would he sign any paper,
and 1t was only by taking a commits
sIoner down to him that the fund
could be recovered.
Whether because II was only COM
paratlyely small sum or whether be
cause he was a worker, the guardians
made no claim on II. Accordingly, ut
his request, IL was split, and two &C
counts were opened on his behalf In
the Postofiice Savings bank. But. for
all that, he continued to remain In the
workhouse.
Meanwhile he was very anxious that
his wife should not know he was alive
I'm fact. he denied that he was mar
ried. His life partner, however, called
at the agents Office TO inquire about
the case, though she begged that her
husband might not be told OF her
whereabouts. She was In a fairly
good position, earning as she did hv-
Ing by keeping ladies' school. and
once or tw &c her reprobate husband
had turned up in an intoxicated condi-
ton and raised commotioD that had
scandalized her pupils. The Ill sorted
pair were, therefore, not brought into
communication.
Never would the pauper legatee leave
the workhouse. He remained there till
his death. whereupon, having left no
will, the money he had scorned TO use
passed TO his wife.-Casselps Saturday
Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21

House the farm implements and carts.
The gentle rain and falling dew, - well
% scorchlng sun, do more to rot tlmbers
than hard work. It not only looks
sloveuly 70 zee the tedder IN ths aeld
after snow comes, but Il destroys con-
adence In . mans business sagacity.
Machinery, implements and carts prop
erly housed will last for years and do
good service. Exposed 70 The elements,
they soon decay ard rust oqt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21

A writer In the New York Medical
Journal says that the curved pages OF
the ordinary book are injurious to the
eye of the reader. The curvature ne
cessitates q constant change Of the TO
Gus Of the eye as 1t reads from one side
to another. and the ciliary muscles are
under q constant strain. Moreover
the light falls unequally upon botf
sides Of the page, further interfering
with a continued clear field OF vision
II is suggested that the difficulty nigh
be obviated II the lines should be print
ed parallel to the binding instead Of a
right angles to It.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21
HE WORKED DESTRUCTION,
A sample Of what . Fairly Healthy
CockateO Cas Do.

Ceckatso Cas Do.
A light chain securely fastened on
the cockatoo's leg promised safety, but
he contrived to get within reach Of my
new curtains and rapidly devoured
some half yard or so Of hand painted
border, which was the pride Of my
heart. Then came an interval Of calm
and exemplary behavior which lulied
me into false security. Cookie seemed
to have but one object In life, which
was to pull out all his own feathers,
and by evening the dining room often
looked as though q white fowl had
been plucked In II.
consulted q bird doctor, but as
Cookies health was perfectly good and
his diet all that could be recommended.
It was supposed he only plucked himself
for want Of occupation. and firewood
was recommended as q substitute.
This answered very well. and he spent
his leisure In gnawing sticks Of deal
only when no one CHANGED to be In the
room he used to unfasten the swivel
Of his chain, leave It dangling on the
stand and descend In search Of his
playthings. When the fire had not
been lighted, I often found half the
Goals pulled out Of the CRATE and the
firewood In splinters. At last, with
warmer weather, both Goals and wood
were removed, 80 the next time Master
Cookie found himself short Of job he
set to work on the dining room chairs,
first pulled out all their bright nails
and next tore holes In the leather,
through which he triumphantly
dragged the stufiing.
At one time he went on q visit for
some weeks and ate up everything
within his reach In that friendly estab-
lishment. His bag" for one afternoon
consisted OF venerable fern and q
large palm. some library books, news
papers, a pack Of cards and an arm
chair. And yet every one adores him.
and he is the spoiled child Of more than
one family.-Cornhill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21

Data contain the elements Of the It's
sues of young animals most perfectly
balanced, and with milk, promote .
healthy growth. Dry oats are an e.
pecialiy excellent feed for young calves
and TO induce them 70 eas them tney
nav st first be slightly molsteued WITH
mix. II put into ths milk tie cali NAY
/ Be chokea.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21
TRAINS FROM ISLAND POND TO
PORTLAND Run As FOLLOWS:
TRAINS FROM PORTLAND To ISLAND
POND Run As FOLLOWS:

Sundav excursion train leaves Portland 10 \.
N south Paris lois. Bethel lilo. arriving 80
Berlin iaI5 N. Returning. leaves Berlin tuo
r. N Bethel 50S. South Paris S0s. Arriving IN
Portland 500 2. n.
The train which caves Island Pond st l.so A n.
ana the one which leaves Portland AZ $50 p /,
run every LAY. all others every day excep'
sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21

The game Of golf was put down BY
IN act Of parliament in Scotland In
l841 a. Z nuisance. Then fines were
inflicted on people who were found
guilty Of playing the game, for It inter
fered with the practice Of archery, a.
men preferred welding the club to
pulling the bow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21

Radishes originated In China. where
they have been cultivated for many
centuries and sometimes grow AZ big
as a mans head In Germany the old
fashioned country mothers cure hoarse-
ness and cough with radish juice mix
ed with sugar candy. The radishes OF
today have no flavor. no character.
Formerly their sharp. biting taste made
them palatable.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21

A gem from the records Of Missouri
court, given In an address by Hon.
william n. Wallace. is the following
lucid verdict In q lunacy case: I'VE.
the Jury. impaneled. sworn and charg-
Cd to inquire into the insanguinity Of
Hezekiah Jones, do occur in the amrm-
alive"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"srn.D tn,

Correspondence on practical Agricultural topics
u solicited Address all communication IN
tended for this department 60 HxxRr ID. HAN
noxp. Agricultural Editor Oxford Democrai
Paris. Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21

Diogenes. being asked. What % that
beast which u the most dangerousr
replied, '-Of Wild beasts the bite Of =
slanderer and Of tame beasts that Of
tha Aatterer.~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21

In the treatment Of skin diseases II
b said that the rays Of the sun art
quite e6lcscious. They can't cure
ffeckleG however. Bradford Era.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21

No wonder they call II roasting .
man to rake him over the coalA-Phila-
delphia Record
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21

The man who ID afraid be may work
too hard never doeA-Chicago Times
Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21

II the average man could rad The
story Of his life be wouldn't believe
A-Chicaeo News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21

4 man who Ands no satisfaction In
himself sseks for II In vain elssvherA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21
Fertilizers and Farming Tools.

We have a large stock 90 Fertilizers on hand.
We are agents for three Of the leading mAnaisc-
Jurers 90 the market.
We are also agents for
Be'chsr & TaIorAgricuItural Tool Co.
Ifyou wan, good plow don't fall % call on
Us. The Arlington and Yankee n VS. are tne
lr.,i,ny : ,Vfvel Plox. Of the day. We also have
tae Eclipse Corn Planter which Il the oess IN
use
A. w. Walker & Son,
south Paris, Asne'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21
A c. JONES,
Smith d Machinist,
49, MAINE

SOUTH FAhIS, WfNs-
N.putscsurer OF general machinery, steam en-
- MN work. spool machinery and tool>
f,ts. set screws. tape. dies and drills male and
.,sn.i-ed. sewing, moving and ksreshing ma
ltStnes pumps OF al kinds, presses. guns, Pts
~. kniyes. traps. etc. neatly and promptly re.
sst,sI steam and water plpsns done 70 order
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21
'-Sing no more ditties, ding no q
OF dumps % dull and heavy;
The frsud Of men wss ever 20
Icopyasht. Loo, b Clinton Real

"And Of women" said Tommie, step
ping forward. cap In hand. At least
he remembered 20 much OF bis man
ners. The singer started and drew
herself up.
"Sirr she said, like the ahronted
lady In the play.
II beg your pardon" said Tommie
sThat was q very pretty song"
what Is that to you. sirf Iti
Shakespeare"
.You'n excuse me-" said Tommie
-but We have had . mishap. Ny whse'
has been stolen"
.Stolenr she cried, In . crimson
glow, and then In q tone that went
despalrful "Down By the lakeT'
ayes. down By the lake." said TIKI
malicious Tommie.
'Ohr she cried. *How can *
plain? There Il b. thought Il VA
Fred'a ! thought Fred and HaErJ
left them there"
@Irs no NATTER said L I'm sorry
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-08-21
Bansruut,s Petition for Discharge.

south Paris, Assn
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1900-10-19
rllrislslnnn rnAnll

The expansion ~ the iumbsf and
WOOD huflNffs with the ISLANDS ~ tnf
Pacific hiss ffafhsd suHh ane ~
Constantly ard common known Ffuwth
that those accustomed % whtrtifr th4
strides ~ commerce no ionRsf express
such amusement hs formerly when con
tHUplHting nHufrs showing the status
% trade There ". however, always a
concern IN The exact proportions ~ this
trafiir. and iumbeffpen ate SIN enthu.
riastir when contemplating figures IN
this connection. 10. there viii be In
toreat in knowing the latest Official re-.
ports ~ the marketing 81 Pacific Coast
wood. The statistics for tho fscal
year ended with the close Of June are
out, and the Lumber Trade Journal, by
aegregating those referring to the
wood business q the Hawaiian L. sands
gives following results AS all Of this
trade has been from the Pacific Coast
states the local interest In II is abso.
lutte.
As compared with the previous fiscal
year, the woodworking trade with Ha-
wall has expanded to the extent of As. 9
per cent. the value of the exports OF the
last fiscal year being 81 .325.0O0 "a COM
pared with $4,000 during 1Sgs-9l. The
greatest trade with this Territory IL In
boards deals am planks, nearly 1900, COZ
worth OF which was sent there during
the iast year, Whlcn amounted TO ~
per cent more than during the previous
year. In quantity this years trade
amounted to 67,3S4, 900 feet, as against
H.69S.OO0 feet last year. a growth of
19,6S60O0 feet. The Islands used "a, 1872
900 shingles compared with 27,7S7, 900 in
1889, a gain of $685.. 900: and 2SOs, 900
feet of sawed timbers, against 1895, 900
feet during the previous period. Ar
ranged in the order Of greatest value,
and 1t Is seen that furniture is second
on the list of exports. doors. sash and
blinds third. shingles fourth, sawed
timbers fifth, logs sixth, holdings and
other interior trimmings seventh, box
shocks eighth, and other products fol-
lowing In small quantities. Carrying
out this plan. and the value Of the ship.
inents for the last two fiscal years, with
the gains and percentage of gain Of
10000 over 1S9S-99 appear as follows:
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1900-10-19
Revenue Rulings.

Revenue Collector William Haywood
calls the attention of local tobacco
dealers to the rule OF the United States
Treasury department forbidding the
removal OF tobacco from the original
stamped package for display in show
windows. In San Francisco recently
there have been several confiscations
OF tobacco used for display purposes
which had been removed from the orig
inal package.
Dealers are also reminded that 1t Is
illegal for wholesale dealers to remove
goods from stamped packages for sale
to retailers. Retailers are only allowed
to buy from wholesalers in full pack
age lots and violations OF this provision
may mean severe punishment.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1900-10-19
THE WOLF AND THE BALLOON


THE sleep of the laboring man Is
sweet, whether he eat little or much,"
says the proverb.
1t depends upon the condition Of his
digestion, and the character OF his last
meal for the day. Observation shows
that certain forms of dyspepsia are
even more common among laboring
men, meaning those who work is chief
y of the hands and are largely out of
doors. than among the classes who take
life more easily.
Whether 1 ate little or much / felt
blown out like balloon. and exceed
ingly uncomfortable" says Mr.. w. II.
Johnson. This gentleman is a station
er, doing business at 252ts Abercombie
Street, Redfern. Sydney. N. 8. w.
His allment was just what he calls It
in his statement of November 10th, 1899
-incipient indigestion. And, too, the
fact Is worth noting that he was blown
out with the same substance which
swells balloon-gas: manufactured
by slightly different process.
Taken into the stomach, food must
either digest and pass on Its way. or
ferment and create gas and other
products of decomposition. In the lat
ter case we have the condition (often
complicated) known as indigestion or
dyspepsia. Most of our complaints arise
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1900-10-19

from 1t, or are aggravated by it. 1t is
subtle as creeping serpent, and pitt
less as hungry wolf.
If Mr. Johnson's case, had he not
had n business of his own, and been
have been compelled to lie up,and aban-
don his work. AS matters were he
humored himself, and lost nothing ex-
cept his enjoyment of good health
which. he admits, was an item to make
account of.
After enduring this most disagree
able affection Tor a time" says Mr..
Johnson, "a confectioner of Annandale,
Mr. Cowling, recommended Mother
Seigels Syrup, which relieved me i'm
mediately. I thoroughly believe 1t cured
me- and l recommend 1t to everyone l
know.
Whenever have the least suspicion
that / am threatened with an attack OF
indigestion, take n Dose and 1t never
fails to ward it off. l am persuaded
that If l had not used Mother Seigel's
Syrup in the beginning l should by this
time have been suffering severely from
this prevalent malady. l trust that the
publications of my experience may
lead others afflicted with digestive
troubles to use the medicine to which
am indebted for my own speedy re-
covcry."
Mr.. Johnson puts the point clearly
and strongly:-Stop the disease at the
very outset; don't let it assume the
chronic form which, involving more or
less all the organs and functions of the
body. is so hard TO cure. Remember
the adage about the ounce of preven-
ton.