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Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
Overstoeked.

Madge rs the oldest Of family OF
girls has evidently heard and taken tc
heart the disappointment Of her par
pnts over the excessive femininity al
lutted by the fates to the family quIv'
er.
When recently the fifth little daugh.
ter was born Madge was playing in
the garden with one Of her sisters and,
us Il neighbor considered. was decided.
ly rough with the child
"Madge. don't treat your little sister
So" demonstrated the neighbor. You
might kill her"
well. II did," was the cool re-
sponse. there's plenty more In the
house. e."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
The Star Shipa.

Upon the waves Of the great sea sky.
Where the moon island dreamily floats
Sa!ling about, with laughter and shout.
Are hundreds of gay little boats.
Some are quite large-they are nearer
you see
And some are quite faint and afar.
Each little boat has O bright little sau,
And each little sail is star.
And "Come up and drift" they are call
Ing to me.
''The sea Is so blue and so wide!"
And the little sails wink. and It's pleas
ant to think
That each longs to take me to ride.
But sadly I say. You are too far away.
And their light trembles down on m,
face.
30. hailing the brightest. far upward
My hearts dearest wish from my place
Youths Companion
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
The Retort Courteous,

Camp Meeting" John Allen was q
famous Methodist preacher and reviv.
alist Of the old days down In Maine,
and. like most successful pulpit ora
tors. his sense Of humor was equal to
his gift Of speech.
1t Is recalled by the Boston Journal
that on one occasion the old gentle
mans wife was getting into carriage.
and he neglected to assist her.
You are not as gallant John, as
when you were a boyr' she exclaimed
In gentle rebuke.
mo-" was his ready response. land
you are not as buoyant as when you
were a galr'
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
FLOWER TORTOISE.

you see one or two strange devices
One of the objects is monster flower
tortoise mounted upon two wheels
The neck and body Of the creature.
even to his stub tail. are mass OF
radiant flowers. Upon the tortoise's
back is II low seat which two pretty
little girls may occupy. AS they sit
upon il the flowers come up all
around them till only their bright
faces and heads are visible. A gentle
little dun;py draws this odd vehicle
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
Good Stories
About Cats.

II is not so easy to train a cat as q
dog. but then a performing cat Is so
much more of a novelty than a per-
forming dog that there is perhaps more
fun with her after you do get her
trained. An experienced cat trainer
saws the best pussy to select Is not
one of fashionable breed, like the Per-
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08

To the heroism OF
one lnan-yOuns
Lieutenant ". B
Gushing - Is due
the credit for the
achievement. In
the Roanoke riv-
er during the
summer of that
year lay Il for
nidal,le iron ram.
he .Albenarle.
No Onion craft
In those waters
could cope with
her. In IL single
day she sank OF
lllaimed sew q II
Federal vessels.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08

10, lSOf. 6uc
was stripped for action and waiting
for the coming Of the foe she had chas-
ed nearly halfway across the world.
The Confederates had built in Eng
land a number of privateer vessels by
which they had practically ruined the
United States sea trade. The foremost
Of these privateers was the Alabama,
whose captain was Raphael Semmes.
a daring, brilliant man. The Alabama
in the two years of her career was
veritable terror Of the seas. No less
than sixty-tive United States merchant
ships and nearly $lO.0OO.O00 worth OF
government property did she capture
and destroy. Never once putting into
u Confederate port or selling one OF
her captured prizes. she rehtted. when
necessary. In England or some other
supposedly neutral country and contin-
ued her course Of devastation uncheck-
ed. At last the United States navy's
pursuit grew too hot, and the Alabama
fled to France. putting In at Cherbourg.
The Kearsarge was at her heels.
Winslow lay off the coast and demand
ed that France prove neutral by order
ing the Alabama to leave the harDor'
Semmes and his crew. knowing the
navy sueered at them as pirates who
dared not fight IN the open. were only
too eager to disprOve this charge. so
early that morning the Alabama
steamed out to meet her enemy.
The Alabama carried eight guns to
the Kearsarge's seven and l49 men tc
the Kearsage's l63. The latter ship
was also somewhat faster.
AS the Alabama steamed out OF the
harbor the KearSarge withdrew be-
you'd the neutral ground. then bore
down OIL the privateer. AS the Union
vessel approached the Alabama opened
fire at one mile range. The broadside
was returned. aud the two ships, sail
ing in Il circle. continued the fight,
drawing closer together until only
about one third mile apart. After an
hour of constant firing the Alabamas
sides were torn out by the northern
er's shells. and she run for shore I"
ret within neutral waters. Hut the
Kearsarge was too quick for her.
Bearing down on the flying foe. Wins
low forced Semmes 10 surrender.
WinSlow ceased firing at sight of the
white flag. Scarce had he done so
when the Alabama sent In another vol
ley of shot and shell Ut her conqueror.
The Kearsarge replied with a broad
side that sank the privateer.
On Aug. 5 of the same year Admiral
Farragut sailed into Mobile bay with
a fleet of wooden ships and monitors.
His vessels were lashed together IN
pairs. The bay was guarded by gun
boats, by Forts Morgan aud Gaines
and by mighty irouclad ram. the
Tennessee. built Oh lines like the Mer-
rimac. Farragut had himself tied to
the maintop of his flagship. the Hart
ford. us the attack began. His fleet
swept past the forts and scattered The
gunbOats. Then he attacked the Ten
nessee. forcing the ram after fierce
struggle to surrender.
One Of the most spectacular and dar-
ing naval feats Of the civil war oc-
Cured on the night Of Oct. 81, 1864.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08

The soothing spray of Ely's Liquid
Cream Balm, used in an atomizer, is an
unspeakable relief to sufferers from Ca
tarrh. Some of them describe 1t as q
Godsend, and no wonder. The thick,
foul discharge Is dislodged d and the
patient breathes freely. perha ps for the
first time in weeks. Liquid Cream Balm
contains all the healing, purifying ele-
ments of the solid form, and it never
fails to satisfy. Sold by all druggists
for 75c. including spraying tube, or mail
ed by Ely Bros, SO Warren Street, New
York.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In the District Court Of the United States for the
District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of
WALLACE p. MCDONALD, In Bankruptcy.
of Rumford, Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Wallace p. Mcdonald In the
County Of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice IL hereby given that on the 36th day OF
Feb, A. d. 1910, the said Wallace T. Mcdonald
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 Paris,
on the 18th day of Mar, A. D. 1910. 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 ss may properly como oe-
fore said meeting.
South Paris, Feb. 26, 1910:
WALTER L. GRAY,
Rstsres in Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
Hints.

Do not let tea and coffee remain in the
paper bags they come in, or they will
lose their flavor. All stores should be
taken at once out of their paper bags
and put away in their different recep
tacles in the store cupboard.
II the oven gets too hot when baking
meat, 1t is a better plan to lower the
temperature by placing basin of water
in the oven than by leaving the door
open. When the water becomes heated,
the rising steam prevents the contents of
the oven from burning.
In buying table linen remember that
Irish linen is considered the best. The
French loses its gloss, which Is it's chief
beauty. and the Scotch is partially
bleached with chlorine, which weakens
the fiber. The Irish Is -bleached
and improves with time. Many house
keepers claim that the stores of house
hold linen should be kept In piles on
shelves rather than in drawers, where
they are likely to become tumbled. II
kept on shelves they should be protected
from dust by thin curtains.
Nothing is more unpleasant than to
lind that q knife, fork or spoon smells
and tastes of fish or onions, and it very
often occurs. The speediest method to
remove the dIsagreeable odor is to put
the articles to soak in basin Of cold tea
and leaves. Let them soak for ten
minutes or so, then wash them in the
ordinary way.
Salt as tooth powder Is worth trying.
1t keeps the teeth brilliantly white and
the gums hard and rosy.
For headache, bathing behind the ears
with hot water often proves of immense
benefit.
Do not give new bread to children; II
the bread is new, rather toast 1t, In thin
slices, and let it cool before giving 1t to
the little ones.
A good cure for indigestion is a full
tesspoonful of glycerine In little water,
to be taken after food.
For neuralgia, try wet cloths Of alco-
hol and water, or laudsnum and water,
laid on hot water bottle and the part
steamed over.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
A new Lot

Of Plumbing Goods. The best of
oak woodwork for closets. No old
goods. Call and see this line. Job
bing promptly attended to. No
charge for team.
Z. M. LonG1ey,
Norway, Maine.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
School a Place of Leisure.

Our word school Is derived from q
Greek word meaning leisure" The
education Of men was obtained not so
much from books In ancient Greece as
frop lectures on philosophy. the pub
lie assembly. the theater. the games
and the law courts, where most Of
their unoccupied time was spent.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
The Festival
OF Flowers.

After the Roman empire was Chris
tianized many of the old pagan festi-
vals were still observed under another
M Inc because they we're so dear to the
hearts Of the people. One OF the cele-
brations thus retained was the yearly
lll ing flower festival.
rhe most famous and splendid OF all
iha flower festivals Is that at Nice. on
tho Riviera. In France.
n YOU were to see one Of the Nice
Hnwer parades you would wonder no"
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
Kew to Puzzledom.


No. S30.-Crossword Enigma: Aus.
terlitz.
No. S31.-Charade: Wholesome.
No. S32.-Charades: /. Inn. car. nay,
shun-incarnation. 2. l. tin. err, ant
itinerant. 3. Sat. err. nail. i. a-satur-
MALTA.
No. S33.-Four Hidden Cities: Ban
gor. Lowell, Portland. New Haven.
No. S34.-Riddle: A ship.
No. S35.-Anagrams: Famous poems
and their authors. !. "Sheridan's
Ride" Thomas Buchanan Read 2
"The Charge of the Light Brigade, y
Alfred Tennyson. g. The Death OF
the Flowers" William Cullen Bryant
4. Pictures of Memory" Alice Cary
5. THE Old Clock on the Stairs" Hen
~ Wadsworth Longfellow.
No s36. 6.-Musical Instruments Rebus:
Organ. piano. trombone. violin.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
The Land Of
Puzzledom.
No. s37-Homonyms.

They might be two misers. They are
quite ths reverse:
They are generous, yet careful to have a
full purse.
he loafs not. she wastes not. the home
Is their own;
They pay a. they 60 and have money to
loan.
II.
'Tis said Of the monkey. who once was
magnum opus.
The ape, the baboon and old pithecan-
thropus.
'Tis sometimes true Of euchre. and OF
whist It Is the rule
And of some plano music that u orion
played in school.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

Or oS'
On this 18th day of Feb, A. ID. 1870 on
reading the foregoing petition, It is
Ordered by the Court, that hearing be hal
upon the same on the llth day Of Mar, A. D.
1910 before said Court at Portland, In said Die.
trict, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and th1t
notice thereof be published in The oxfor.i
Democrat, q newspaper printed In said District
and that all known creditors, and other persons
In interest, may appear at the said time snd
place, and show cause, II any they have. why
the prayer Of said petitioner should not be
granted. o.. 49,.
And 1t Is further ordered by the Court, that
the Clerk shall send by mail 70 all known cred
itors copies Of said petition and this order, ad.
dressed to them at their places OF residence IS
stated.
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
of the said Court and the seal thereof, at Port
land. in said District, on the 18th day OF Feb,
A. ID. 1910.
IL.s.l JAMES Z. EEWEY, Clerk.
A true copy OF petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES 4. HEWEY. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
No. 941.-Conundrum.

Before her mirror Lucy stands. smile
upon her face.
Methinks the sparkle in her eyes bespeaks
of pride trace.
know she's fair to look upon: her beauty
all concede.
That she, too. knows her bUnniness in
those eyes | read.
Since miladi's mirror hath told no blame
full lie
Anent her luresome pulchritude. now
won't you tell me why
This mirror, whose reflection to one and
all appeals.
Is like unto the maiden whose face It well
reveals?
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
IL Told Aar.

What Is 1t. do you suppose. that
keeps the moon In place and prevents
II from falllug?" asked Araminta.
81 think Il must be the beams" re-
.!ird Charlie softly
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
No. sss,-words Within Words.

N0s 000s "@'oS V'<'''''
An ornamental ground In small par
ticles of fire: title in precious sub
stance: a seed vessel In a poem; pine
wood In imaginary perfection: song
ln q snare; a girls name In flag; a
fur bearing animal In chance distri-
button Of prizes.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
No. sss,-conceaIed Square Word.

No. s39.-coneeaied Square Word.
You've taken cold. l plainly see
Now sip a nice hot cup Of tea.
The first thing that one ought to do
Is to get heated through and through.
No made up medicines for me.
Just bed and sleep: no doctors fee
And by tomorrow you will say
I've cured you in an easy way.
Your face describes your state so we'll
Your aches there Is no need to tell.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed admtnistratrix Of the
estate of
CLINTON +. FORBES, late of BuckGeld,
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 make
payment Immediately.
Feb. 18th, 1910. ADDISE A. FORBES.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In the District Court Of the United States for the
District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of
WILLARD G. PRATT, In Bankruptcy.
Of Rumford, Bankrupt
To the creditors Of willard g. Pratt, In the
County of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day OF
Feb, A. ID. 1910, the said willard q. Pratt was
duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the first
meeting Of his creditors will be held at the
Office OF the Referee, No. s Market Square. South
Paris, on the 10th day Of Mar. A. ID. 1910, 81
10 O'Clock IL the forenoon, at which time the
said creditors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris, Feb. %. 1910.
WALTER l.. GRAY,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08

Geoffrey-Father, they say that his
tory repeats itself, don't they9
Parent-Yes, my son.
Geoffrey-Well, why don't It repeat
itself when I'm trying to learn 1t.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
Word Square.

My first is a poet My second Is in
closed space. My third is not in front.
My fourth Is to move through air
quickly.
Answer.-1. Bard. 2. Area. 3. Rear.
4, Dart.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
Hidden PARTS of a church.

Hidden PartS OF q ChuTCh.
will put the prunes into hot water
to steep, lest they remain too hard.
The tape was in the sewing basket.
At the arsenal tar was used for fumi-
eating purposes.
| have found. in cleaning vest. rye
breadcrumbs to be effective.
Answer.-Steeple. pew. altar. vestry.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
No. 845.-Charade.

No. 845.-Charade.
My first is active and exact,
Its labor thus performing:
Ny second. deep and dangerous.
Its conduct needs reforming:
Ny third the first OF long line.
Without which this verse dies:
Ny fourth is slain before of use:
My whole makes bright the skies.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
No 2A.-Enioma.

No. s4-.Enisma.
I'm found in cloud. but not In sea:
In three. but not In six III be:
In each, but not in one | hide;
In vanity, but ne'er In pride:
I'm not In ease. but am in work;
I'm not in duty. but am in shirk.
My whole before you often stands.
His words have loosed the tyrant bands
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
NOTICE..

The subscriber hereby gives notice that sne
has been duly appointed administratrix Of the
estate Of ,
HERBERT A. FLETCHER. late Of Denmark,
in the County of Oxford, deceased. aud 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. ,rour,
Feb. 18th, 1910. CELIA III. FLEIChEh.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
ln Hia Eathsr,. Eoot.tan,.

Binks-Did Smiths father leave him
anything? Jinks : Only his debts
Blnks-How Is Smith getting along?
Jinks-Well. he has greatly increased
Ais Neutrality-suspicious. American.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest 70 the adies
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat. South Paris, Nc.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
No 813-Anaoram,

No. 843.-Anagram.
Across the rolling ocean.
Through weather foul or fair.
With never ceasing motion
They cleave both sea and air.
A spectacle inspiring
To shade OF Viking old.
Blue pillows plow untiring.
CHURN ON, YE SEA DOG bold!
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he hss
been duly appointed executor OF the
last will and testament OF
ORDESSA NJ, BOWKER, late Of Paris,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. AL per.
sons having demands against the estate OF saii
deceased are desired to present the same for .es
tlement, and all indebted thereto are requested
to make pay yment Immediately.
Feb. 18th, 1910. JAMES K. BOWkEB.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
The Wars Of
Our Country.
War Sc a
Fights.
BY Albert Paysoo Terhws
By Alber, Paysoo Terhws

IN United States
warship 4 ca r
sarge. command
ed by CaptaiH
Winslow, lay on
the harbor OF
G b e r b o q r 6,
France. Sunday
morning. J q n Q
10. 1864. She
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
No. s4o.-Rehe ad and Cap.

He crossed the narrow ''''s
With slow and ling'ring "''.
And on the table laid an $50.
The last of a once famous ''ss.
OF all it's glories was no 's''s.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator with
the will annexed of the estate of
ISAAC HOWE, late of Woodstock,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons hayins
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.
Feb. Sth, 1870 A. MONT CHASE.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
No. e42.-Pietorial Code Rebus.

Each picture stands for word.
There are as many letters in that word
as there are numbers below the pic
ture. When all are deciphered and ar
ranged in numerical order they will
spell q sentence.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
Witnesses: WALTER l.. GRAY.
BLANCHE A. BARROws.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON

OhDEh VI NOIlSG A"GhSON'
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 10Th day of Feb, A. ID. 1910. on read
Ing the foregoing petition, i is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be De
upon the same on the llth day OF Mar, A. D.
1910, before said Court at Portland, In said D''
trict, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon; and inst
notice thereof be published In the oxford Dem.
that an known creditors, and other person 10
Interest, may appear at the said time and pa. g
and show cause, II any they have, why the prly
er Of said petitioner should not be granted.
And 1t is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail TO all known cr,t,
itors copies of said petition and this order, 81
dressed to them at their places OF residence "a.
stated.
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Ju.gt
of the said Court, and the seal thereof at Pcr
land, in said District, on the 18th day OF fc5.
A. d. 1910.
H.. JAMES z. HEWEY, CLERK
4 true copy of petition and order thereon
Attest JAMES X HEWEY, CLERK.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter Of
ARSENE DUCHARME, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge OF the Dis.
trict Court of the United States for the District
of Maine:
RsENE DUCHARME, of Rumford, in the
"A County Of oxford, and State OF Maine,
on the 10Th day Of February. 1909, he vas
duly adjudged bankrupt, under the Acts u
Congress relating to Bankruptcy; that be has
duly surrendered all his property and rights ~
property, and has fully complied with all the
requirements of said Acts and Of the order u
Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That he may be de-
creed by the Court to have full discharge nom
all debts provable against his estate under ss.i
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are eF.
ceptcd by law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day Of Feb, A. ID. 1910.
ARsENE X DUCHARME. Bankrur.
msrk
Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-08
Place For Sale
At q Bargain.

One of the best small places In Paris. Eight
flnished and four unfinished rooms, plenty OF
closet room, good cellar, city and well water,
Several good bearing apple and pear trees.
House is warm and Pleasant and In good con,
dition, stable for two horses, carriage room and
wood shed all under cover except hen house
bors, good place to get work and to send children
to school, electric car passes. This place close
to the fair grounds. VIII sell or trade Tor 0
good small farm.
MRS. L. A. DEARBORN.
3tf South Paris, Ne.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-11
WILL HOLD SUMMER
NORMAL At OURAN1
PROFESSOR N. E. MOORE WILL
CONDUCT SUMNER NORMAL
BEGINS MAY 80.

Mrs. Mary V. Niblack. superintcnd.
cnt Of schools of this county. has
returned from Madl where con.
ference OF the board of supervisors
Of the Joint teachers Southcas crn
Summer Normal was held yesterday
afternoon. There We're present at
this meeting: Mrs. Nib,ack Of Car
ter county; Mrs. Rawlcs Anderson
Of Love county W. +. Moore. presi.
dent of the Southeastern State Nor.
nal; II. G.. Bennett of Choctaw coun-
ty: NJ II. Caywood of Coal county;
Miss Essic Bell of Murray county.
and !. l.. Coke Of Atoka county
was present by proxy. The Latimcr
county superintendent. Miss Alice
Fleming. also sent word that she
would join her county with the Joint
normal.
The board OF SUPERVISORS planned
to ho'd a normal at the Southeast.
trn state Norman IN Durant for one
month. beginning on the 3Oth Of
May. Prof NJ +. Moore will be con.
ductor Of the Normal and there will
be about twenty-five other teachers.
The board favors one normal for sew.
cral counties rather than have .
normal in each county. Their argu.
mcnt Is that the teachers can take
any kind of work that suits them
best, whether It is for the primary
or grammar grades or high school
work. More teachers will be brought
together, the classes will he much
larger, the discussions will naturally
be br ador and more varied and the
work can be better systomatized