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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
Singing His Song.
An Optical Illusion,

Did you ever try to see through youi
hand? BY following these directions
you may at least make yourself be-
lieve. you are looking right through the
palm: Out Of piece Of pasteboard
about Ave inches square roll tube
Have one end just large enough to at
around the eye and the other little
smaller. Take the tube between the
thumb and fingers Of the right hand
put the larger end to your eye and
press your left hand against the small
er end. Keep both eyes open. Objects
beyond the left hand will be plainly
visible, and there will appear to be a
hole through the center Of the palm
It is the uncovered left eye which is
actually doing all the seeing: but, SC
far as appearances go, 1t will seem
az II the right eye were seeing. too
straight through the left hand.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
Tie confesslons Of . FaI<lr.

I never even guessed that I was seer
until the spur Of poverty drove me into
prophecy. Then I happened to light
upon the advertisement Of wholesale
dealer In prophesyIng machines at an
address in Brooklyn-of all places land
he sold me An outfit for low price.
Advice he gave FREQ.
"Look wise," he said. "Hsnd 'em
line of hot talk full o. big words.
They'll fall easy"
The machine has been seen by millions
Of Americans, and trusted implicitly by
hundreds of Thousands. 1t is to be
found at nearly every seaside and mount
ain resort In the country. What met the
eye Of the victim was swarthy, hollow,
bodyless head of papier-mache, mounted
on tall tnbe that sprang from pedes-
tai. The head was wrapped In turban,
and the dreamy eyes peered afar into
the future over scrubby plantation OF
black Oriental beard. That head was
my familiar, and I was Abdul Aziz
Khan. Had I, too, been Of swarthy and
Oriental appearance, that fact might
have been some palliation Of the folly
of the gables who flocked around the
cheat. But, far from suggesting the
mysterious East, I am q blond, blue
eyed, thin, nervous American, impossible
to be mistaken for q citizen of any land
east of Cape Cod. The stupidity Of the
dupes was gross and objectionable.
Madame and I collected the nickels
aud distributed the blank sheets of pa.
per among the dupes, asking each jolter-
head whether he or she preferred an
answer in English, French, German,
Spanish or Italian, and giving one a
sheet bearing the prophecy already writ:
ten in the language chosen. My loyal
partner never permitted herself the
luxury Of smile at the gross credulity
all around US. Each dupe wrote his
initials with lead pencil on proper
blank sheet of paper handed to him, and
when thirty or forty or fifty sheets had
been collected I put them in a solid
block in the metal box, and mumbled q
tumble of polysyllables at the crowd
while the invisible words were stewing
into visibility. This done, tapped the
box with the wand most majestically,
opened 1t to the accompaniment OF an
incarnation, and distributed the sheets,
each to its rightful victim. Shall ever
forget those scenes, always alike, the
quick gasps of surprise, the CLEAN OF
staring eyes, the Fastening off to re.
mote corner, there to read 10 obscurity
the oracular hodgepodge l had cooked
for them? Sometimes / could have
sworn that | heard the papier-mache
head laughing. Poor old Alb! He did
the work and got none of the nickels.-
James Andrews. in Harper's Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

paragraphs. Many Americans sided
with England In the wars. Foremost
among the Tories were John john
son and the two Buffers. in the Mo-
hawk valley, New York. The former
was the eldest son of Sir William
Johnson, who fought so bravely for
England In the French and Indian
wars and who had so strong an inhu-
ence over the Iroquois tribes. When
the Revolution was at hand the New
York Tories hit on plan Of turning
loose the lroquois against the patriots,
rs the French had once turned the Ca
madam Indians against the English.
Sir William Johnson opposed this bar
barous scheme and wished to keep the
Iroauois neutral. But before he could
use his influence In behalf Of peace the
old general died. and his place was
taken by his son. Sir John Johnson.
Sir John. aided by John Butler and
the latter's son, Walter, stirred up the
Indians against the rebelling colonists,
and once more the warwhoop was
heard throughout the once peaceful
valleys. What was worse, many To-
ries put on war paint and, disguised as
Indians, led the massacres against
their fellow colonists. Young Walter
Butler. who was more devil than man,
led the bloodIest of these raids and
perpetrated crimes ut which even the
Irouuois braves shrank aghast. He
was captured as spy and would have
been hanged but for the French Cen
eral Lafayette's Intervention. AS 1t
was. he escaped and proceeded to
lvenge his humiliation.
Johnson and the Buffers invaded
Pennsylvania with their horde Of To-
ries and savages. accompanied by the
famous Mohawk chief Brant. The
crescent shaped Wyoming valley, twen-
ty-one miles long. was populated by
farm folk and laborers and was defend
ed by one fort. whose garrison was
chiefly made up of old men and boys
Down upon this valley sweeped In
dams and Tories, burning and Staying
from one end of the district to the 9TH
er. Hopclessly outnumbered and cut
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

ADMIRAL'S FLAG AND MAN-oF-wAR PEN
NANT.
new flag over naval vessel. His pol.
icy in sea fighting was to sail directly
to the enemies coasts and there SO
disturb and injure them that they
would have no chance to send their
ships against US here. OF the fame
and glorious victories of John Paul
Jones you have learned in your school
histories. There are different flags for
all the higher ranks Of naval officers
The long. beautiful man-ofwar pen
nants lCCk very inspiring to an Amer
lean as they float full length from the
mastS Of our naval vessels.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

,,,u,,hto,.d III. INDIAN MASSACRE.
sheep Men were put to death by I'M
speakably horrible fortunes. The at
fair aroused so much censure. even
among the English. that Johnson and
the Buffers gave out report that the
Indians had broken away from their
white masters control.
How little truth this statement con-
tanned was proved not long afterward
when Walter Butler and his Indian
Tory followers attacked Cherry valley
fort. In Otsego county. n. Y. The
village surrounding the fort was
burned, the III defended fort itself
taken and It's garrison captured or
killed. Brant and his Mohawks are
said to have refused to do more than
merely storm the defenses. But Wal
ter Butler, his Tories and a handful OF
drunken savages murdered outright or
tortured to death thirty-two peaceable
settlers (most Of them women and
children, and sixteen soldiers. Forty
prisoners were taken. many Of whom
were reserved for later fortunes.
Following on this Johnson and But
Ter made wholesale raid Of their old
home section. Mohawk valley. killing
their former friends and neighbors.
burning their property and committing
their usual abominable crimes. They
advanced down the valley as far as
JOhnstown. and even Albany was mep-
aced. But n patriot force (made up
largely Of the very men whose fam.
lilies and acquaintances had most suf-
fered from such raids) marched
against the invaders. killed Walter
Butler and sent the whole Indian
Tory rabble reelIng back through the
winter forests to Canada. broken.
|. routed, smashed.
So ended Indian warfare in the east.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
1T GREW.

A certain gentleman who was noted as
an angler had q poor memory as to the
weight of the fish he had taken
On one occasion friend who was try
ing to entrap him asked in casual man.
ner:
81 say, S, what was the weight of that
big fish you caught the other day."
The angler turned to his servant and
said, Jenkins, what did say yester-
day that fish weighed?"
"What time yesterday, sir-in the
morning, at dinner or after supperP" was
the reply.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
Kew 70 Puxxisdonn.

No. 542.-Charades: l. Tar, Paul, inr
.-tarpaulin. 2. Pen, man. shiP-pen
manship.
No. 543.-TranspOsitions: Ocean. ca
noe: words. sword; cork. rock; huts
shut; manor, Roman; organ. groan
printer, reprint; Mabel, blame.
No. 644.-Presidential Proverbs:
Lincoln. 2. Hayes. 3. Grant. 4. Ad
ans. s. Arthur. 6. Monroe 7. Tyler
8. Taylor. 8. Pierce.
No. 545.-Pictorial Fish Puzzle: Bass
pickerel, trout. cod. carp, minnow.
No. 548.-Anagram: Discontinue.
No. 547.--Problem: The number 30
No. b4S.-SQuare word:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

Do the right thing if you have Nasal
Catarrh. Get Ely's Cream Balm al
once. Don't touch the catarrh powders
and snuffs, for they contain cocaine
Ely's Cream Balm releases the secre
tions that infame the nasal passages
and the throat, whereas medicines made
with mercury merely dry up the secre
tons and leave you no better than you
were. In a word, Ely's Cream Balm is q
real remedy, not a delusion. All drug
gists. so cents, or mailed by Ely Broth
ers, SO Warren Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

Eighteen squares Of different sizes
-four corner lights constituting O
square) can be counted upon this cleo
trio sign, and the puzzling question tc
answer Is: What Is the least number
Of lights that can be extinguished Sc
that no perfect squares shall remain?-
Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
Better Yet.

"Humpbl" says the lady with the
extra supply of artificial puffs. "Just
listen to this crazy stuff in the wOman's
department of this magazine: ITO re-
tain your husbands interest in you re-
member the little traits and ways and
mannerisms that won his affections. Be
coy, be vivacious. Flirt with him.
"Well," responds the lady with the
shiny nose, "that seems to me to be
good advice"
"Humph! To retain your husbands
interest In you, flirt with somebody
else's husband, my DEAR"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
No. s54.-Hidden Cities.

"Now. Ethel" said Johnny, you
must fall down when l say Bang" OF
how will l know 1t Is my turn?'
Hello! Wen get wet without al
umbrella" said father.
OH said Miss Maria. shes taken
three children to support! Land knows
where she got the courage"
THAT does not seem very new. Have
not you something more up to date?
said Mrs. Jones to the clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
No, 552.-A Full Meal.

A hobo called at my house yesterday.
"Say, lady," he began. Pm in the ''''
Haven't had bite to eat since day
before yesterday and '''''' 1t all I'm
hungry, Can't you .'''s me to a
square meal? I'll make '''' Of your
wood pile afterward." Seeing that be
was well '''"' man who had fallen
into evil ways, asked him in to go
AS he stepped inside his foot went
sss's" into box Of fire '''''''', and
he ran '"' into the table, making
printers go" Of the dishes. His
cheeks grew red as '''''''', while he
murmured, well, I'm ''''" But
concluded to forgive this .''''''' In"
on condition that he cut up all the
wood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
No hsR-Anmonxn.

Poor old bachelor 30 grouchy!
You who scorn and fiout him,
Don't you know that you should pity
And not laugh about him?
Can't you guess that In his youth
Some tickle maid some day
Laid her plans and set her snares
To ONE his heart away?
Then. when she got his dough.
How she threw him over!
Think Of being rudely thrust
From loves sweet fields Of clover!
Can you blame him now that he
Surly goes all day!
His one defense against the maids
To TWO his heart Away.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

II people with symptoms of kidney or
bladder trouble could realize their dan
ger they would without loss Of time
commence taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy. This great remedy stops the
pain and the irregularities, strengthens
andlbuilds up these organs and there is no
danger of Bright's disease or other
serious disorder. Do not disregard the
early symptoms. r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops
chronic coughs that weaken the consti-
tuition and develop into consumption,
but heals and Strengthens the lungs. It
affords comfort and relief in the worst
cases of chronic bronchitis, asthma, hay
fever and lung trouble. r. A. Shurtleff
& Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
VOx Populi.

"Where do you get your papers, little
boy?"
II buy 'em from Jimmy Wilson"
"And who is Jimmy Wilson,"
"He's newsboy-he buys 'em at the
newspaper Office"
"How much do you pay him for
them?"
1.-TWO cents"
"But you don't make anything at
that"
"Nope."
"Then why do you sell them?"
"Oh, just to get to boiler. "-Harper's
Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

Delay In commencing treatment for q
slight irregularity that oonld have been
cured quickly by Foley's Kidney Remedy
may result In serious kidney disease.
foley's Kidney Remedy builds up the
worn out tissues and Strengthens these
organs. r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

Mrs. Youngwife-"I want some
salad"
Salesman-"Yes'm How many
heads?"
Mrs. Youngwife-Oh, gracious,
thought you took the heads off. just
want plain chicken salad"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

Every one would be benefited by tax.
ing Foley's Orino Laxative for stomach
and liver trouble and habitual constips'
ton. It sweetens the stomach and
breath, gently stimulates the liver and
regulates the bowels and is much su.
perior to pills and ordinary laxatives
Why not try Foley's Orino Laxative
to-day? F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

Beer drinkers and others who suffer
with Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Back
Ache, or any Kidney or Bladder Trouble
can be cured if they will take Bloodine
Blood and Kidney Tablets, SOC. box.
mailed by The Bloodine Co., Inc. Bos'
ton, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
TIE LATEST INSTANCE

THE LATEST INSTANCE.
Fsther-Well, we'll, children! What's
all this racket about?
Elsie (poutinR) -Please, papa, Harold
and are quarreling.
Fatber-And why are you quarrelingP
Elsie-Because we we're playing Adam
and Eve, and he ate up every bit Of the
apple. -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
GEORGE HAIEN
NOTICE,

have been duly appointed executors OF the last
will and testament Of
ALMON YOUNG. late Of Hiram.
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased arc
desired 70 present the same for settlement, anu
all indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately.
WALTER b. CLARKE, Portland, Maine.
FANNIE N. Y. CLIFFORD, Avon, Mass.
May 18th. 1879.
The resident agent for Fannie N. Y; CLfori
is n. n. Gardner, l?0 Exchange Street, Portlsns .,
Maine. E-+'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

Delay In taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy II you have backache, kidney or
bladder trouble fastens the disease upon
you and makes . cure more difficult.
Commence taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy to-day and you will soon be
we'll. Why risk serious maladyP =. A.
Shurtls6 & 90. -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

Do you have that dark brown taste In
your mouth every morning when you
swakeP II so, you are bilious and should
take two or three of those little Blood
inc Liver Pills, easy to take, never sick
en-, weaken or grippe, &c., mailed by The
Bioodine Co., Inc, Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
Our Country's
First Naval Flag

In It's the American colonies were
beginning their life and death strug
gle with Great Britain. One day III
the autumn of that year a mal af'
peared before the marine commltte
of the Continental congress ut Phlla
delphia and asked for empl yment !
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

Are you tortured 10 death daily with
Eczema? why suffer when Bloodine
Ointment will give you instant relief and
permanently cure you. 60c. . boz, mail
cd BY The Bloodine Co., Inc, Boston,
Nase.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

Many people with chronic throat and
lung trouble have found comfort and re-
lief in Foley's Honey and Tar as it cures
stubborn conghs after other treatment
has failed. L. NJ. Ruggles, Reasoner,
Iowa, writes: 1.-THE doctors said l had
consumption, and got no better until
took Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t stop
ped the hemorrhages and pain in my
lungs and they are now as sound as a
bullet" F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

"It's no disgrace to fail If you have
done your BEST" said the philosopher.
"That may be So" replied the man
who had failed. "But it's pretty tough
to have to admit that the best you could
do UNA fail ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

"How cold your nose is!'
"Dad," declared materfsmilias in the
next room, "either that young man has
proposed at last or Towser Is in the par
lor again."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
Mo Standardization.

When you mention the sweet Irish singer
think Of the headsman's hard knocks.
Behead him but twice and you'll find In a
trice
His gold has returned TO the rocks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
NOTICE OF FoRECLOsURE.


WHEREAS, James n. Hasey and Mary J..
Hasey Of Oxford. by their mortgage deed da" ,
May 20, 1907. and recorded In Oxford Registrt 0i
Deeds, Book 297, Page %33. conveyed 10 me- ue
undersigned, certain parcel Of real estate ~
uate In Oxford, In the County OF OIfor'i, a. v
bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at &c
southwestly corner Of the homestead OF Lenaa,.
Dunn and on the shore Of Thompson ROM,
thence on the southerly line OF said Dunn
homestead TO the road leading from Orfori vi.
lage 10 West Poland, thence sogtherly ON sai1
road one hundred and Hfty rods 10 stake az ,
stones at the n0rtheasterly corner OF land ownel
by Cyrus 8. Hayes, thence south seventy tx
t78) degrees west on said Hayes line seven
one (7D rods TO the shore Of Thompson ROM,
thence on the shore OF said pond TO the poiht
begun at. The same being their homestead farm.
And whereas the conditions OF said mortgage
has been broken, now therefor, by reason Of
the breach of the condition th 'reof ] claim
foreclosure of said mortgage.
Dated at Oxford, this fret day Of July, A u
LOS.
27s GEORGE HAzES.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

Clarence-Why did you tremble so
when l first kissed you, dear? Was it a
new sensation?
Imogen--Er-yes. All of the others
had been clean shaven.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
THE END.

"Young Benedict was seen dining at
tho club again the other day"
"Does that mean the honeymoon is
overp"
"No. Simply that his wife has been
cooking things"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

When Bloodine Rheumatic Linimepl
has cured 80 many cases of Rheumatism
why do you suffer with this terrible
affection. 1t relieves all pain instantly
25c. and Soc. q bottle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

The Angler-Did you tell yer pa that
the fish was bitin' to-dayP
His Friend-Yep; an be said fer me
to stay In the pertater patch an they
wouldn't(bite mo. ~.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
NOTICE,

NOTICE.
In the District Court Of the United States for the
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
of Woodstock. Bankrupt.
To the creditors Of Irwin w. Robbins, In the
County Of Oxford Snd district aforesaid
Notice IL hereby given that on the Ath DAY OF
April, A. d. 1908. the said Irwin W. Robbins
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the nrst
meeting of his creditors will be held at the once
OF the Referee, No. market Square. South psris,
on the 7th day Of JUL, A. d. 1909, at 10 O'CLOCK
In the forenoon, at which time the said creditors
may attend, prove their claims, appoint :
trustee, examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business - may properly come De-
fore said meeting.
South Paris, June Is, 1903.
WALTER L. GRAY,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

"You jined de church, on you got tor
leave of yo' liquor now
~ know It; but I'm living in hopes dat
rattlesnake'll bite metz
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest 70 the adie!
IL solicited. Address: Editor HOMEhAKKRS'
CoLUM, Oxford Democrat, South Paris, Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
The Land Of
Puzzledonn.
No. 54s.-RiddIs Story.

Little 6 Z s was neither u prince OF
the 6 Z 9 10 family nor very good
boy. One day his grandmother sent
him to the store for bunch Of 4
5 CT s Q 10, but instead Of doing as
she told him he spent the 2 3. 4 8 she
gave him and bought rude for
his net rabbit,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

of from Il ]
means Of escape.
the forts garri
son surrendered
u nd er promise
that their live
and those of TIL
women and chill
dren W Ii U h Il Il
taken re : u < e
within the walls
should be spared
But as soon as
the gates were
opened h q In
dams and dis.
guised 'rorie $
rushed In a n d
murdered every
one they could
find. Mothers and
80. 81. az a.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
The Wars Of
Our Country
Xl.-The Revolution.
Indian and Tory Massacre.
b. Albert Psyson Terhuus

,ALPING knife,
tomaha wk a II d
massacre played a
far larger part In
he Revolution
airy war than Is
generally known.
While historians
d e v tie many
pages to the bril-
liant battles and
maneuVeTS VI OuT
eight year strug-
gle for freedom.
the equally i'm.
portant and far
more tragic story
of the Indian and
Tory raids is Of
ten dis missed
with a few brief
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

the navy whic'
the colonies wer
tryin.- t. form 10
def sc. III
man was not tai
and he was quit
slender. but hi
eyes We're yer.
sharp and bright
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
No. sso.-word. Within Words.

No. 65o.-Werds Within Words.
The first word defined Is found by
beheading and curtailing the second
word defined. Example: Ireland In
soft wooden goods. M-Ertn-o.
/. To apportion-in votes.
2. To expire-in q farewell.
8. To mislay-in a wardrobe.
4. To wander-in tropical fruits.
8. To suspend-in small money.
8. An insect-in a poem.
Z. A glrl-in a flag.
8. A garret-in open work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
No SSf-Hh.rada,

NO. oSI-CN1rUOo.
Born In the north when winter RACES.
Ny first the summer heat assuages.
II my second you be.
For the doctor you send,
And my third you remain
Till the trouble shall end.
When summers near gone.
or my second and third
The sound In the grainfield
Is frequently heard.
My whole while growing day by day
Forever downward takes its way.