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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29
Fine Arts Of 5000 Years Ago.

In an interesting and extraordinarily
complete collection OF ancient Egyptian
amuiets which has been placed on exhi-
bition in the Brooklyn Institute Museum
are some works of art which would do
credit to the most skilful Of our modern
sculptors. When 1t Is considered that
many Of these were made a. early az
5000 b. G. and some of them a. far back
a. 5000 B. C.-before even Abraham
was born-one cannot but wonder what
sort of civilization must have existed In
these DAYS. There ia the face OF lion.
ess carved In stone that would do credit
to Barge; there are tiny bronze figures
OF Isis, Osiris and Horus that are a. per-
feet In their proportions and "a strong
In their conception as any of the master
pieces of Rodin; there are alligators,
turtles, cats and other animals which re-
semble nothing so much as the best
work of the Japanese, and there are
carved jades and turquoises which Bou-
tet de Monvel or any of the present day
designers of jewelry in Paris might take
as their models.
In arranging this probably unique
collection, Prof. W. q. Goodyear wisely
placed in the very center of one of the
cases a pair of the chisels with which
such carvings were made, chisels that he
says are 5000 years old-and they are
made of copper! The metallurgist Of
to-day who could 80 temper copper al
to make 1t chisel would not only earn
a fortune but would hand his name
down to posterity alongside of that Of
Bessemer, yet he would but be reviving
an art which was a commonplace one ia
these ancient Egyptians, and probably
to the ancestors of our own American
Iudians.-New York World.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

No. 5St.-Glrls' Names.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29
Making Cities for Workmen.

How the planned, ordered industrial
city is replacing the old-fashioned ag-
plomeration of buildings Is told in an
Interesting article by Eugene j. Bufting-
ton, which appears in the issue of Har-
per's Weekly for May 9Th. After in
stancing some earlier attempts at made
to.order cities, which were only moder-
ately successful, the author describes
the remarkable example of Gary, which
was erected bodily by the Steel Corpora.
ton on the sand-dunes to the south of
Lake Michigan, in Indiana. Eight
hundred acres have been plotted into
lots, streets graded and paved, sidewalks
laid, grass seed sown, and shade trees
planted. Police and sanitary measures
have been adopted, and the body polite
has assumed definite and effective form.
"The growth of Gary" says the author,
"has been surprising to those who at
first regarded it as IAN airy exhalation of
a SPECTATORS BRAIN Where two years
and half ago there were miles of waste
sand dunes, and solitude broken only by
the occasional passing OF railroad
train, there is busy town of ten thou
sand population, with well-paved streets,
attractive homes, substantial business
blocks, several creditable hotels, banks,
churches, and public-school buildings,
and all of the facilities and conveniences
of modern urban life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all parsons interested in either Of the Estates
hereinafter named:
At . Probate Court, held at Paris. In and
June, in the year Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and nine. The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated. II L. hereby ORDsRED
terested. BY causing . copy Of this order - be
published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the Or
ford Democrat, Newspaper published at South
Paris, In said County, that they may appear &, a
sssd Tuesdsy % Of Jaiy M oS
of the clock In the forenoon, and be heard there
on II they see cause.
Huldah r.. whittemore late of Dirdeld
deceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by LaForest c. Whittemore, the eY
ecutor therein named.
Franklin Porter late of Paris, deceased:
win and petition for probate thereof presented
John +. Rice late of Norway, deceased; hrst
| account presented for allowance by Eugene =
Smith, executor.
James 9. Wibder late of Dixaeid, deceased:
petition for license to sell and convey real estate
presented by John o. Widber, administrator.
Adoniram J. Fuller late Of DixGed de
ceased; first account presented for allowance by
s. r. Leland, executor.
Jennie A. Wadsworth late of Hiram, de
| ceased; petition for determination OF collateral
Inheritance tax presented by Nellie NJ. Bgey,
executrix.
Jennie A. Wadsworth late Of Hiram, de-
ceased; first and final accounts presented for 81.
lowance by Nellie NJ. Bigley. executrix.
John Harrington, Jr., late Of Lowell, lie
ceased; petition for determination OF collateral
Inheritance tax presented by c. X. Chapman,
| executor.
Esca A. and Hattie r. Maines, minors, oi
! Bethel; third account presented for allowance
by Fred Rowe, guardian.
| Fred r.. Barrett late Of Andover, deceased
petition for license TO sell and convey real e-ate
presented by Lydia X. Barrett, administrairiT.
Dean ii. Wiley late Of Lowell, deceased;
first and final account presented for allowance
by Elizabeth Wiley, executrix.
John Harrington, Jr., late OF Lowell, lie.
ceased; first account presented for allowance by
G. X. Chapman, executor.
A. Lincoln Hodge late Of Canton deceased /;
first and final account presented for allowance
by Angie q. Hodge. administratrix.
Cora f. Walker late Of Lowell decta-sl ,
final account presented for allowance by ~ r.a
I. Walker, admnistratrix.
Isaac A. Tobin late of Canton, decCa-..i,
first account presented for allowance by Hattie
NJ. Mayo. administratrix.
Annie l.. Gautia late OF Buckheld, iecpas
ed; petition for license to sell and convey real
estate presented by Charles A. Gautia, admin.
istrator.
ADDISON Z. HERRlCK, Judge of said Court
true copy-Attest:
ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter of
EDWARD c. BEAN, In Bankr1p'cs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29
Plants That
Seem to Reason

Scientists who have carefully studied
vegetable life have almost come to the
conclusion that some plants possess a
real intelligence and reasoning power.
Take the carnivorous or flesh eating
plants. They are nourished from the
Juices Of insects and actually keep
traps set to catch these. There Is the
pitcher plant. which grows In such
abundance in moist places In many
parts of this country. particularly
around Lake Chautauqua. Its cup
usually contains water. Into this re-
ceptacle tiny bugs and flying things
often fall and drown, and the hand
some green plant speedily makes
meal of them. absorbing their sub
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29
Accounting for II.

Outgoing heads of the government de.
dartments make few Personal pro-
motions upon the eve of their departure,
and clerk in the Department of Agri-
culture, believing that Secretary Wilson
would 60 the way of the rest of the
Roosevelt Cabinet, ventured to approach
him with little plea for special recog-
milton.
81 have been In the department since
the time you were first made Secretary,
sir" the clerk began.
81 know i'll know it,. the Secretary
said, waving him away. every one
knows am very patient and consider.
ate MANI
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

Only a little cold in the head may be
the beginning of an obstinate case Of
Nasal Catarrh. Drive out the invader
with Ely's Cream Balm applied straight
to the inflamed stuffed up air. passages.
Price SOC. If you prefer to use an
atomizer, ask for Liquid Cream Balm
1t has all the good qualities of the solid
form of this remedy and will rid you OF
catarrh or hay fever. No cocaine to
breed dreadful habit. No mercury to
dry out the secretion. Price 75c., with
spraying tube. All druggists, or mailed
by Ely Bros, So Warren Street, New
York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

A friend who serves many picnic
lunches has solved the problem Of what
to do with the several dishes which one
wishes to hold while eating. She has
bought very inexpensive trays (they may
be found at ten cent store) and each
guest uses one for bis plate Of salad, cup
Of coffee, glass Of water or whatever
may be served. It Is . comfort to be
able to move around with this easy
mode of carrying everything at once and
with one hand.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

Ing up to darken AT BUNKER HILL.
The sky. Then. before the patriots
lIreless. accurate craftsmanship, the
regulars faltered.
Re-enforcements were hurried to the
.edcoats' aid, and another charge was
ordered. Meantime the Americans had
Exhausted their ammunition Had
hey possessed enough powder and ball
the issue might have been far differ
emit But there was scarcely a single
round Of powder left to each man. So,
as the British began their last ad-
vance, the patriots fired once and re-
treated. 1.-TWO more such victories"
said one Of King Georges advisers
when news Of the battle reached Eng
land. "nnd Great Britain will have no
army left In America"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

When making fondant, and expert
mentipg with combinations of materials
and flavorings, l fonnd that the addition
of a few drops of almond extract to any
candy made with "home grated" cocoa
nut enhanced its natural flavor, while If
1t was used with the drier shredded CO.
coanut which comes In packages, the
Improvement was very marked, freshen-
ing it wonderfully. Acting on the idea,
1 made the same addition to cocoanut
pies, custards and puddings, with excel
lent results. 1t "goes off" slightly, In
the heat of cooking. and its use cannot
be detected by the uninitiated, If care Is
taken as to the amount. Very little Is
plenty, unless definitely almond-favor-
ed dessert IL desired.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29
A BAREFOOT DETECTIVE.

Tom Jackson said one morning at
breakfast,
"Hang 1t all! While l was wedding l
dropped my Imperial Order of the
BOOSTERS pin on the lawn, and I've been
looking for 1t now over half an hour.
It's gone for good, suppose
That night when Jackson went down
to dinner there was his pin beside his
plate.
"Bully for you'll" said he. "Where
did you find 1t, Martha?''
81 let Tommy 90 barefooted this
afternoon, said Mrs. Jackson qui city.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed executrix OF the last
will and testament Of
ABEL +. SANBORN, late OF Fryeburg.
in the County Of Oxford, deceased. AL persons
having demands against the estate OF said de
ceased are desired to present the same for settle
ment and all indebted thereto are requestet ~
make payment Immediately.
June 18th. 1909 AMELIA d. SASBORN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

No. 528.-Enigma.
Other friends may grieve you.
Other friends may leave you.
I am always by your side.
II you walk or II you ride.
Often times beneath your feet
When you walk upon the street.
Sometimes go on before.
Starting from your very door.
Silently l tend your path.
Never do waken wrath.
Though to me you never speak.
/ am patient, am meek.
Sometimes l am thin and tall.
Sometimes l crawl up the wall.
Sometimes Lam short and fat.
l am nothing. Think Of that!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

carpenter said that he could make a
perfect At and cover all the hole by
cutting the board in two pieces. How
did he do this?
The carpenter cleverly contrived to
mend the hole by cutting the board as
shown In Fig. | and putting the two
pieces together as shown In Fig. 2.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29


works they had just tossed up on
Breeds hill, to the northwest Of Bos-
ton. The rawboned man was Israel
Putnam, veteran Of the Indian wars.
He had been blowing on his Connect
cut farm when the news Of Concord
and Lexington had reached him.
Jumping on a work horse, Putnam had
galloped to the front to offer his serv-
Ices for liberty. He was but one Of
many. From every colony. but espe-
cially from New England, patriots by
the thousands had fOcked in. Ill arm
ed. III dressed. undrilled. short Of am
munition and shorter of food or
money. the colonial army now two
months after the Lexington fight
numbered nearly $4,000 men. Part Of
these kept General Gage and his 5000
British regulars shut up in Boston.
Control Of hills around the city thus
became important to both sides. Word
came that Gage was about to extend
his lines so rs to include Breeds and
Bunker hills. To check this move
nearly 5000 patriots under General
Putnam and Colonel Prescott were
sent on the night Of June 1G to seize
and fortify Bunker hill. At the last
moment Breeds was chosen instead,
but the fight that followed has always
been known as the battle Of Bunker
Hill" All night the men toiled, and
at dawn the astonished British found
the hill Swarming with patriots and
guarded with fresh earthworks.
Odd contrivances these mounds Of
dirt were. for the hands that erected
them were more used to tilling the
soil. At one point u rail fence stuffed
with hay was the only defense wall
The men who held the queer fort were
mainly armed with fowling pieces or
old fashioned muskets. They had n
pitifully scant allowance Of powder
Such was the ragged, fearless mob
that defed the whole power Of Eng.
land. The British ships in the harbor
and battery from Boston opened fire
at them as day dawned. Then about
1000. redcoats under Generals Howe
and Pi.ot were sent out from the city
to capture the hill. The day was
sitting hot UP the slope In two COL
, umns toiled the British. weighted down
/ byknapsacks, thick uniforms and heavy
headgear. Without food or water and
with ridiculouSly small supply Of
ammunition, the minutemen awaited
them from behind the earthworks.
Nearer and nearer. full Of confidence
Of easy victory, marched the redcoats.
/ Now they were but twenty rods away,
now ten. Then
At almost point blank range storm
Of lead swept the Oncoming ranks. No
mere machinelike firing this, but the
deadly, unerring craftsmanship Of men
, who, firing ut close quarters, had also
had time to take deliberate aim. The
effect was terrific. Before the smoke
Of that first volley cleared the British
column was Keeling back down the
slope, unable TO stand before the wild
hailstorm Of leaden death.
Furious Mt their setback, the British
marines set fire to Charlestown, sub
urb Of Boston, and then. reforming
their ranks. the regulars charged up
the hill again. Over the bodies Of
their fallen comrades they charged
Once more the Americans held their
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29
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Jennie gave party and invited
eighteen Of her friends. Can you find
their names In the above chart? You
may move up, down and slanting. from
square to square, but you must not
skip. You may use the same letter
more than once.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

The refrigerator man insists that q
good modern refrigerator need not be
placed In cold room; its non.conduc-
ton Is 80 perfect a. to shut out the out
aide heat. But he urges that 1t be kept
in dry place, the cellar being usually
too damp.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed administratrix OF the
estate Of
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.
F''' NELLIE c. MCALLISTEE
June 18th, 1903.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29
MEN PAST FIFTY IN DANGER.

MEN FAoT TIT IN DaNuEN'
Men past middle life have found COM
fort and relief in Foley's Kidney
Remedy, especially for enlarged pros,
tate gland, which is very common among
elderly men. L. E. Morris, Dexter, KY.
writes: up to year ago my father suf,
fered from kidney and bladder trouble
and several physicians pronounced it en-.
largement of the prostate gland and ad.
vised an operation. On account of his
age we were afraid he could not stand 1t
and l recommended Foley's Kidney
Remedy, and the first bottle relieved
him, and after taking the second bottle
he was no longer troubled with this
complaint" F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

Colds that hang on weaken the consti.
tuition aud develop into consumption.
Foley's Honey and Tar cures persistent
coughs that refuse to yield to other
treatment. Do not experiment with un-
tried remedies as delay may result In
your cold settling on your lungs. F. A.
Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29
Key to Puxzledom.

No. 51S.-Job Lot Letter Puzzle
Proverb. I'VE never miss the water till
the well runs dry"
No. 519.-Numerical: Key word
poignant-Pig. poignant. goat, pinto
nag, gnat, ant. giant paint, pain. go.
No. 52O.-Pictured Word: A-band
on-ED, abandoned.
No. 52l.-Charade: Cat-a-comb, cat
acomb.
No. 522-Dropped Letters: Tent
tilt, test, taut. tuft. trot, tint. tart
wit, foot, tact. that. text.
No. 523.-Concealed Word Squares:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

To avoid serious results take Foley's
Kidney Remedy at the first sign OF
kidney or bladder disorder such as back.
ache, urinary Irregularities, exhaustion,
and you will soon be we'll. Commence
taking Foley's Kidney Remedy to-day
F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29
CARRIED OUT.

Contributor sent you some sug.
gestions telling you how to make your
paper more interesting. Have you car
ried out any of my ideasp
Editor-Did you meet the office boy
with the waste basket as you came up
stairs?
Contributor-Yes.
Editor-Well, he was carrying out
your ideas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

Foley's Honey and Tar is especially
recommended for chronic throat and
lung troubles and many sufferers from
bronchitis, asthma and consumption
have found comfort and relief, by using
Foley's Honey and Tar. F.A. Shurtlefi
q Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

Hawk! Hawk! Hawk! your life away
II you prefer to rather than curing that
terrible case of Catarrh by taking Blood
inc which will cure you. Large bottles
50c., sample mailed for 10c. The Blood.
inc Co., Inc, Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

Every one should be benefited by tax
ing Foley's Orino Laxative for constipa-
ton, stomach and liver trouble, as II
sweetens the stomach and breath, gently
stimulates the liver and regulates the
bowels and is much superior to pills and
ordinary laxatives. Why not try Foley g
Orino Laxative to-day? r. A. ShurtlefI
& Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

Mrs. Jones-Did you really expect me
to accept you the night you proposed?
Mr.. Jones-Yes, love. Just before l
got to your house / heard dog howl
three times, saw the moon over my left
shoulder and walked under q ladder.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator % the
estate Of
TINA A. CHAPMAN, late OF Lowell,
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.
June 18th, 1903. CYRUS X. CHAPhAH.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

The Village Grocer (peevishly)-Look
here, Aaron! What makes you put the
big apples in the top of the bar'l9
The Honest Farmer (cheerily)-What
makes you comb that long scalp lock
over your bald spot?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

81 hear you are going to marry Char
ley"
Eyes; he asked me last evening""
"Let me congratulate you. Charley
is all right. He is one of the incest fell
lows was ever engaged to-"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29
No. 53o.-Bshs adment.

No. 53o.-Bshsadment
In ancient times, when the game OF
politics was just beginning to be
played. a certain man became known
as jealous and ardent ONE. His zeal,
however, overran his discretion, and
he was thrown Into prison and bis
head ordered to be struck OF with a
ONE. After the sentence was duly car
ried out he became, strange to say, an
orderly, hard working mechanic as TWO
and troubled himself with politics no
more.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

Cucumbers and muskmelons will be
much larger and more plentiful II the
vines are clipped at distance of about
three feet from the hill and kept cut
back throughout the season. Also
pinch of laterals ct the third leaf be-
yond the blossoms.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29
The Carpenters Puzzle.

A carpenter was called in to mend a
hole In n wooden floor. The gap was
two feet wide and twelve feet long.
while the only board at hand was three
feet wide and eight feet long.
This had been put aside as useless,
but after thinking the matter over the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

Clara-Hist! think hear father fol-
lowing rs in bis machine.
Herbert-Impossible! I saw to. that
before We started. Ipunctured his tires,
put sand In his gasoline, and have his
sparkling plug in my pocket!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

Bloodine Ointment cures Piles,
Eczema, Salt Rheum, Old Sores, Fever
Sores, itch and all Skin Irritation, SOC. q
box, mailed by. The Bloodine Co., Inc,
Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

Don't suffer with Sprains, Strains,
Bruises or Pains, but use Bloodine Rheu.
matte Eminent and you will be relieved
in a minute. Csc. and SOC. bottle.
The Bloodine Co., Inc, Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29
No soR-aiddIs.

No. 526.-RiddIs.
I am formed Of nine letters and am
called a prince. In order to acquain'
myself personally with my subjects
and with their real needs often take
long journeys about my country. &C
companied only by my bodyguard
which I have named 'the faithful
8-45." Whenever l am weary they
make use Of my 1928 and prepare fol
me my S-9-7. which l drink In my
84-5-6. What am /?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29
No. 532.-Charade.

NO. oS<.-NnAraoos
When sad and lone you seek my first
Unless my second you may be.
Ny third OF noise the agent worst
In childish hands. from II you'll fee
Ny whaee amuses many one,
AS you perhaps have found.
And every people seeks Its fun,
Go the whole world round.
Youths Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

my poor man, how did You acquire
such thirstp''
sit was dis way, mister: When de
doctor operated on me for appendercitis
be forgot an left q sponge inside o. me"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

"There is still chance for some
woman to come out with something
original in the way Of spring hal" re-
marked the man on the Car this morning.
'I've yet to see one trimmed with rhu-
barb pie"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

stance into itself. That Is what the
pitcher of water Is for-to drown In
sects In that the plant may feed or
them.
Another carnivorous plant is the
bladderwort. which grows upon the
surface Of shallow water with its roots
in the mud. The stalks and leaves OF
the bladGerwort float upon the water
Underneath the branches Of the plant
are numerous tiny sacs like bladders
and these give 1t Its name. Their
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

Bloodine Liver Pills cure Sick Head
aches, Biliousness, Dizziness, Dyspepsia
and Constipation. 25c. boz, mailed BY
The Bloodine Co., Inc., Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-29

No 524.-Zigzag Puzzle: Black
oosswords-Bee. fy. lea. ace. kin.