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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
A catcb of e1id
ElepbanfS.

The other day was In great luck,
as I saw sight that many people
who have been here In India for twen-
~ wears and more have never witness
ed-namely. a catch of wild elephants
In keddah. or stockade. The keddah
is Just ring Of stout posts stuck into
the ground with two doors, one on
each side, with wings leading to
them. A deep trench Is dug inside
the posts to prevent the elephants from
getting Mt the walls and knocking them
down. Each tame elephant has on its
neck a mahout provided with a long,
strong jute rope with running moose
on the end of 1t and spear about
eight to ten feet long. The tame ele-
plants enter the keddah and very soon
have one Of the wild ones jammed up
between them, when mahout drops
his rome over the wild ones neck and
ties the other end on to another rope
which is around the tame elephants
body, bringing the two together as
close as possible. The moose is then
tied to prevent it from running too
tight and choking the beast. The free
tame elephant moves off, and then
comes the tug of war. How the ropes
stand the strain l do not know. Ii
the wild one Is getting the best OF IT,
ND comes another tame elephant to its
assistance and, putting its weight
against the hind quarters Of the wild
one, prevents 1t from pulling so
hard. When all the elephants in the
place are thus tied, at a word or
command the doors are swung open
and out they come, generally With a
tremendous rush. as they seem to
think they are again free. A rope Is
then placed round each of the wild
ones legs Tather tedious job, as the
Moose Is put on the ground and the
men have to wait till the elephant by
chance puts its foot in iD and then
tied tight to tree-in fact, so tight
that the elephant Is so stretched oui
that he can move neither backward nor
forward. They are kept in this posi-
ton as long as is necessary to calm
them down. What struck me as very
peculiar Is the fact that wild ele-
phant has never yet been known TO
lift his trunk and strike mahout or
in any way to injure him unless the
mahout gets on to the ground. when a
wild one is pretty sure to go for him.
I'm which case his (the mahouts) own
tame elephant will lift him In his
trunk and put him on its back again.
It was most interesting sight.-"Ihe
Captain."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30

ALTON f. WHITEHEAD, ward, OF Norway /;
petition for license to sell and convey real estate
presented by Moses p. Stiles, guardian.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
"Roughing It" at Kineo.

The city man sojourning at Kineo,
grown tired of the ridiculous fashion of
DOMINIC evening clothes for dinner in a
backwoods hotel, fancies he would like to
strike into the woods and rough it for a
while.
Whereupon he hires guide, with
whom all the arrangements are naturally
left-the buying of provisions and sup
plies, the selection of the route, etc., and
paddles away in canoe to camp out.
By a happy chance they reach the
comfortable farmhouse on Chesuncook
Lake the first afternoon, where, since
there will be no mosquitoes to bother,
and every comfort Of home to be had,
the guide suggests they put up for the
night.
The next morning it is little rough
on the lake, perhaps; 80 they wait until
after dinner for the water to become
smooth enough to paddle across. Dinner
at the farm house. In the afternoon
they proceed leisurely and, by another
happy coincidence, reach the comfort
able cabin at Mud Pond at about sun
down, where they put up for the night.
After week of this sort of camping
out, the sportsman, having been guided
from one comfortable camp to another,
returns to Kineo, and presents his unused
supplies and 500 or $50 worth of fishing
tackle to the guide. Then he goes home
and tells wonderful stories of his ad-
ventures in the Maine woods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
CAUSE and CURE
OF APPENDICITIS
THE SIMPLE REMEDY
THAT EFFECTS THE CURE

Professor Blanchard of the French Academy
Of Medicine has spent great amount OF time
studying that dread disease-Appsndtcftis In
company with Professor hetchnikof, he has
carefully examined numerous cases. and both
have reached the conclusion that the cure Is not
the knife. In more than forty cases the symp-
toms of Appendicitis disappeared after the
patients had been treated for worms.
There are, no doubt, many persons suffering
from worms who are enormously attributing
their trouble to some other cause. A few doses
ofDr. Trues Elixir are sufficient In most cases
for the complete expulsion of the worms.
The presence of these parasites is easily recog.
nj zed by the following symptoms Indigestion:
foul tongue; offensive breath variable appetite;
hard and full belly with occasional gripings and
pains about the navel: heavy, dull eyes; itching
of the nose; short dry cough; grinding Of the
teeth; starting during sleep; slow and frequent
fever; in children-convulsion and bed wetting
DR.. True's Elixir win not only expel the
worms, but win build up the whole system as
we'll
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30

LUNA Z. ABBOTT, late Of Rumford, de.
ceased; first account presented for allowance by
Caroline W. Blanchard, the executrix Of the
estate OF said deceased.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
DR.. TRUE'S ELIXIR
THE OLD FAMILY REMEDY

has been in constant use for more than half a
century. Even though 10 worms may be present,
Or. True's Elixir prevents theii growth and is
an invaluable remedy for the relief of stomach
ills. Its marvellous tonic qualities brings back
a feeble and impaired digestion; purihes and
enriches the blood; quickly regulates a disor-
dered liver.
DR.. True's Elixir Is used and endorsed by
physicians and hospitals all over the country.
Read what Mrs. Joy says of DR.. True's Elixir
CENTRE ABINGDON, Mass.
DR.. TRUE:-"I wish to inform you of the
success l have had in using one bottle of
your Elixir. gave it to my children, and
after the third dose one of them passed
long round worm. l also wish to say il is
one of the safest and best medicines to have
in the house for children. would not be
without il now" Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Henry c. Joy.
DIR. rrue's Elixir is sold by druggists every
where at ssc soc and 81 90 a bottle. An inter
esting nd Instructive booklet entitled Children
aad TReit DfsSasey'' will be sent free to all who
apply for IL, by simply addressing DIR. j. +.
True & Co., Auburn, NE. We have a special
treatment for tape.worm. Send for free book.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested In either OF the Estates
hereinafter named
for the County of Oxford on the third Tuesday OF
July In the year OF our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and seven. The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereina fter indicated, 1t is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In.
terestea, by causing copy of this order to be
published three weeks successfully IN the OK.
ford Democrat. newspaper puDnshcu az sou'n
Paris, in said County, that they may appear at a
Probate Court TO be held at Rumford Falls, on
the third Tuesday Of August. A. ID. 1907, at .
Of the clock In the forenoon, and be heard there
on II they see cause.
MARY p. WENTWORTH. late of Brownheld,
deceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Arthur Merrill, the executor there.
In named.
HARRIET C. PULSIFER, late Of Paris, de.
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by James s. Wright, the executor
therein named.
ESTER J. LOWE, late OF Buckled, deceased;
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Romance c. Lowe, the executor therein
named.
DANIEL CHAMBERLAIN, late of Hartford,
deceased petition that Ten Brock w. Stetson
or some other suitable person be appointed as
administrator, presented by David j. Chamber.
lain, son and heir.
JACOB MCKEEN, late of Paris deceased;
petition that Walter l.. Gray or some other SUIT.
able person be appointed as administrator OF
said estate presented by Mary McKeen, widow.
WASHINGTON DEAN, late Of Oxford. de-
ceased; petition for the determination OF collat.
| eral inheritance tax presented by George l..
Willer, administrator.
IvYI. HODGDON, minor, OF Hiram; second
| and final account presented for allowance by
| Alexander p COpp. guardian.
SAMUEL V. ABBOTT. late OF Rumford, de.
| ceased; fret account presented for allowance by
| James s. Wright, executor.
ROBERT w. GRAY late Of Boston, Mass;
| final account presented for allowance by Emma
G. Gray, administratrix.
ABNER w. ALLEN, late Of Norway, de.
ceased petition for an allowance out OF personal
estate presented by Evils I. Allen, widow.
ALVIN PIKE. late OF Sweden, deceased;
first account presented for allowance by and
petition for distribution presented by Harry
Delbert Pike, administrator.
ALTON E. WHITEHEAD, ward, OF Norway;
petition for license to sell and convey real estate
presented by Moses p. Stiles, guardian.
LUNA f. ABBOTT, late of Rumford, de.
| ceased; first account presented for allowance by
Caroline W. Blanchard, the executriX Of the
estate Of said deceased.
JAMES BERNIER, late OF Upton, deceased;
other suitable person be appointed as admins
traitor presented by Mertie NJ. Bernier. widow.
ALTON +. WHITEHEAD Of Norway, minor;
account presented for allowance by Moses Z.
Stiles, guardian.
ADDISON Z. HERRICR, Judge of said Court
A true copy-Attest:
ALBERT D. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest to the ladies
"a solicited. Address: Editor HoAEAAKEns'
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat. South Paris. Ne
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
DELICIOUS BEET SALAD.

Cut into small cubes some cold boiled
beets; put little piles of these into let
tuce cups, and add spoonful Of mayor
naise to each, and then four or five
ospers or half teaspoonful Of chopped
olives. -Harpsr's BaSar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
The Life OF an Ant.

Most boys and girls know perhap
that Sir John LII book is tie beS
authority on the nature and habits o
ants, but they may not have herd o
an experiment that he made to deter
mine how long common ant woiI'
live If properly cared for He too
every possible precaution 70 keep tn
ant from harm and TO give II sutahl
nourishment. and it lived for li!tcel
years. the greatest age that any kin'
of insect eyer attained. so far Il
known. AlGtlicr specimen lived 70
thirteen years. and Il third. Il queen IN
Of n black species. laid fertile eggs an
er she had passed the age of Mn
years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
THE CARE OF LIVESTOCK.

IL the testimony of great numbers Of
the readers of The New-York Tribune
Farmer is fair basis for the formation
of a correct opinion, then what is known
as its Veterinary Department is every
where esteemed highly. 1t is, however,
more than veterinary department. DR..
C. d. Smead, who has had charge of II
for more than five years, every week an
swers very many questions in regard TO
every variety of livestock known on the
American farm, not alone prescribing
medicine and treatment, but telling how
the diseases might have been prevented,
and laying down specific rules for feed
and care in health, in sickness and in
convalescence. Every farmer keeps
some livestock-good veterinarians are
scarce.
Each inquirer is fully answered, but
DR.. Smead goes far beyond this; he be-
lieves that any information which one
intelligent farmer needs is also needed
by hundreds and thousands OF others,
and he often so broadens his answer as
to make il a complete essay on the sub
ject discussed. A year or two ago Mr..
B. Walker McKeen, of Fryeburg, Me-,
Sdlu ucctiuk Va AoA hfOAS eh"N :"
able horse had been attacked with dis
ease of which he had known nothing
until he had recently read OF it in The
New-York Tribune Farmer; what DR.,
Smead had taught him enabled him to
save his horse. Another farmer arose
and said he had had similar experience.
Five or six hundred dollars saved in one
town by one copy of the paper! C.. G.
Waller, NJ. D., of North Troy, VT, writes
to DR.. Smead, under date of April %:
III desire to express my gratitude to you
through The New ork Tribune Farmer,
and to say that | regard you as the most
able, practical and thoroughly safe
writer of the present age, and to express
my hope that you may live to serve the
farmer and our dumb friends for many
years to come"
The regular price of the New-York
Tribune Farmer is One Dollar a year,
but we will send it with The Oxford
Democrat, both papers one year for
a. 0O
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30

No. 1so.--Easy illustrated Rhyme.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30

Women have great times with their
hair. If they visit in dry climate they
are sure to say when they come home:
"My hair acted lovely; it did not come
out of curl at all"
If they 60 where 1t is damp they say
when they come home; "It was the
worst place for hair; my hair was as
straight as string all the time"
Once in three or four weeks they wash
their hair and then they tell each other
how they cannot do thing with their
hair, as it has just been washed. For a
week or two before it is washed they say
it is disgrace they do not wash their
hair; that it is so sticky they cannot do
a thing with it. =.
The women are always telling each
other they look horrid with their hair
done low, or else they would not be seen
with it done high. Their hair is either
all coming out or else they cannot
imagine what has happened, but it Ia
coming in thick and "lovely."
As they walk down the street the
women are forever reaching for their
back hair and catching up short locks
with hairpins, or feeling to see if their
hair is coming down. When they get in
front of a. mirror the very first thing the
women look at is their hair and twitch ii
one way or the other. No matter what
any woman has on her mind her hair
takes first place.-Atchison Globe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30

ABNER w. ALLEN, late Of Norway, d'
ceased; petition for an allowance out OF persons
estate presented by Evils I. Allen, widow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
The Brainy Circus Clown.

"Your kangaroo has caught a cold.
Said l. Just hear him cough!
I'll let him use my sweater old
To keep the weather off"
"We'rc much Obliged" the clown re-
piled.
1--WE shall not need the loan.
That kangaroo can well provide
A Jumper Of his own!'
81 wonder why they call that queer
And chunky beast we see
A tapir. Can you make that clear?
Said /. 1T bothers me"
"The answer Is as plain as cats
To them as knows their biz
Quoth he. "They call him that. TOT
that's
Exactly what he Isl
st. Nicholas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
No. 1s2.-NumerieaI Enigma

No. 1e2-Numerical Enigma.
am composed of sixty letters and
form poetical quotation from Bulwer
Lytton.
Ny 39-1-5G-30-19 was famous Nor
wegian dramatic poet. My 40-36-4I-
52-56-25-11 was Il famous poet who
was friend of Sir Philip Sidney. My
GO-5-21-33-14 was a celebrated Italian
poet. My 44-5S-17-2-4S was the great
est poet of antiquity. My 2S-15-35-S-
5O-37 was II great German poet. My
4O-15-12-32-54-4-27 was one Of the Lake
poets. My 43-5S-2G-G0-56-41-4G-G-9 was
an English poet who was very poor.
My 1923 13-22-15-3S was blind poet.
Ny 24-42-49-53-10-59 Is surname
borne by German geographer and
also by German philosopher. My
SI-3l-57-45-I- 5S- 29-3-1S was writer of
poetic prose. My 16-51-41-20 is what
many poets win. My 54-55 is a pro,
NOM
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
Riddles.

When Is n man obliged to keep his
word? When no one Will take 1t.
WIZ Is the nose In the middle OF the
face? Because 1t Is the (s)center.
What IS always in fashion? The let
ter +.
Why are fishermen and shepherds
like beg.ars: Because they live by
hook and crook.
What Is the difference between q
pongun and Il hired suit Of clothes!
Ore Is fred and does not hit ard the
other Is hired and does not fit.-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
Next SUNDAY
EXCURSION TO -
RANGELEY LAKES
VIA THE
MAINE CENTRAL K. K.

Connection is made at Oquossoc with
steamers to and from Rangeley, giving
time for beautiful sail the entire length
of Rangeley Lake and hours for dinner
at Rangeley Lake House and sight see
ing.
Fare from Mechanic Falls to Rumford
Falls and return Sl.05. Returning train
leaves Oquossoc 1856 p. NJ, arriving at
Lewiston 7.05 p. NJ.
Tickets at one fare the round trip will
also be sold from and to intermediate
stations where trains are scheduled to
stop. Passengers from line of Grand
Trunk R'y can connect with this excur-
sion at Mechanic Falls both going and
returning.
GEO. +. EVANS, Vice President and
General Manager.
f. E. BOOTHBY, General Passenger
aud Ticket Agent 25-3l
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate Of
LORENZO d. THOMPSON, late OF BrCwnGeld.
In the County OF. Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired to present the same for settlement
and all indebted thereto are requested to make
payment Immediately.
July 10th, 1907. FRED R. THOMPSON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30

COLUMN, oxford Democrat, South Paris. Ne
Luncheon Dishes In Hot Weather.
It seems too much trouble to cater
with any amount of care for the family
luncheons In hot weather. Why bother
to get up dishes when iced tea and let
tuce are at hand, cooling, refreshing,
and all any one wishesp This reasoning
appeals to the housekeeper as both SEN
sible and of.saving. But the trouble
is that iced tea and lettuce are really not
enough for us, even though our appe-
titles are satisfied with them. The lam
guor one often feels in summer is really
a sort of starvation. Because we are
not hungry we do not eat, and our vital
ity wanes in consequence. OF course no
one needs or demands heavy meats or
any sort of solid, substantial food in hot
weather; but nourishing things one must
have, and just because we do not crave
them it Is necessary to make them lit
tie more attractive than at other times
in the year.
There are plenty of dishes made with
tomatoes, cheese, chicken, peppers, rice,
cSRS, anu COlu iuOob oAO .uOiOiOuc,
and yet simply prepared. Those with q
foundation of chicken are delicious, and
one can choose between hot and cold.
CHICKEN HASH.
Chop cold chicken, roast or broiled,
and moisten with a little gravy or hot
cream; season with salt and pepper.
Cut up two green peppers, and take out
all the seeds, and chop very fine. Pot
all together in saucepan, and gently
simmer till the peppers are cooked, add
ing more gravy or cream if the hash be-
comes dry. Have ready large cup of
hot mashed potato; put the chicken on a
hot platter, and the potato evenly in a
border around the edge, and bits of
parsley outside. Those who do not care
for peppers can omit them, and when the
dish is ready the potato can be sprinkled
with chopped parsley.
DREAMED CHICKEN AND CHEESE.
Take two cups or less of cold chicken
cut up into even bits, and add cup Of
white sauce; season with salt and pep
per. Put this into baking dish or into
small dishes, and cover first with little
sauce and then with a LAYER of grated
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30

DREAMED CHICKEN AND PEAsE.
Make the creamed chicken as before.
Take large cup of cooked green pease
and mix them with half a cup of white
sauce; put the chicken into the middle
of a round platter, and arrange border
of the pease, with parsley outside.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30

ROBERT w. GRAY, late Of Boston, Ma
final account presented for allowance by En-
G. Gray, Administrative.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30

Pick up any cold fish, wet with lit
tie unsweetened lemon jelly or the fish
stock suggested before, and press into q
baking-pOwder can. When firm slice
and arrange on q platter, with spoon
full of stiff rlayonnsise on each piece.
All around tho edge lay sliced cucum-
beers, with border Of green watercress.
Pass more mayonnaise. This Is an espe-
cially pretty dish.
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D.ar 90 Him.

Before We were married you called
ME 'darling.' Now You seem content
to call me dear
you weren't so dear to me before
marriage ~ you are now. Your father
paid your bills. "-uouston Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
estate of
HENRY ABBOTT, late Of Andover,
In the County of Oxford, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay.
ment Immediately.
July 18th, 1907. FRANK K. AKERS.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed administrative of the
estate Of
FRANK l.. BARRETT. late Of Sumner,
In the County Of oxford, deceased. and given
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make
payment Immediately.
July 18th, 1907. EMMA A. BARRETT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30

What is a cold In the head? Nothing
to worry about If you treat it with Ely's
Cream Balm as soon as you begin to
sneeze and shuttle. Neglected, the cold
may grow into catarrb, and the air-pass-
ages be so infamed that you have to
fight for every breath. 1t is true that
EIy's Cream Balm cures catarrh, prompt.
ly and certainly. But you know the old
saw about the ounce of prevention.
Therefore use Cream Balm when the
cold in the head shows itself. All drug
gists, so cents, or mailed by Ely Bros,
So Warren Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
G. B. BURHANS TESTIFIES AFTER
FOIJR YEARS.

G. B. Burhans, of Carlisle Center,
N. Y, writes: "About four years ago l
wrote you stating that had been en-
tirely cured of a severe kidney trouble
by taking less than two bottles of Foley's
Kidney Cure. 1t entirely stopped the
brick dust sediment and pain and symp-
toms of kidney disease disappeared. I
am glad to say that I have never had
return of any of those symptoms during
the four years that have elapsed and ]
am evidently cured to stay cured, and
heartily recommend Foley's Kidney
Cure to any one suffering from kidney or
bladder trouble" F. A. Shurtleff &
~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
WAS IN POOR HEALTH FOR YEARS.

Ira w. Kelley, of Mansfield, Pa,
writes: ~ was In poor health for two
years, suffering from kidney and blad-
der trouble, and spent considerable
money consulting physicians without
obtaining any marked benefit, but was
cured by Folsy's Kidney Cure, and de-
sire to add my testimony that 1t may be
the cause Of restoring the health Of
othsrs." Refuse substitutes. =. A.
shurtls8 d %.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30

$50 you wouldn's take me to be twen-
ty-six" giggled the fair widow.
mo, indeed" rejolned the inconsid-
crate old bachelor. "But IL you had
daughter I might take her to be that
ALL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
The Difference.

The Difference.
What Is the difference between flow
ers and weeds?" asked the teacher
Weeds" said Walter. who had been
struggling with the sOrrel in his moth
er's garden. ARE the plants that want
to grow, and flowers are the ones that
don't."-Youth's Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate OF
SUMNER SESSIONS, late Of Woodstock,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
demands against the estate of said deceased
are desired TO present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested 70 mako
payment Immediately.
July l6th, 1907. 4. MONT CHASE.