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The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
NATURE FAKES OLDER THAN NATURALISTS

The old Grecian gods were as free and
easy In their habits as the Grecian peo-
pie In fact, the stories told OF the gods
regard TO the real lives OF the Hellenic
peoples.
After the real old romancers comes a
totally different set in the middle ages.
They wrote OF travel and natural history,
and the weird and wonderful CRITTERS"
they evolved were combinations OF an
cient mythology and current nature
fakes"
From these writer's OF the middle ages
it is but a step to the present But it
would be only considerate to stop here
and revert 10 a list OF the queer shapes
into which men and women have been
twisted by the bright brains Of all times:
Types of Faxed" Humans.
Tailed Men-From the time Of Ptolemy
and Ctesias down to the present day.
One-eyed Men-Supposed by Scythians
and credited by Pliny, though 500 years
earlier discredited by Herodotus.
Ophiogenes-A race OF Asia Minor,
WilOSt- AONOH "oS SuppoSSN ~ SuLC SlAelNS
bites.
Abarimonians Gin the Himalayas). whose
feet were supposed to be set on back
ward
The PsylH, in Africa. whose bodies
were supposed TO secrete poison that
stupefed serpents.
Androgyni, told about by Aristotle and
al 70
both sexes in one body
Illyril and TribaTi, of Africa, whose
eyes were said to possess such hypnotic
power that they were able to charm ami
mails 20 their deaths
Pharmacies, Of Ethiopia whose per-
spiration was supposed to cause con-
sumption in all who touched them.
Hlrpi-A Roman people who were
thought to be able TO walk over fire with
out being burned.
Dog-headed men-Told about by Cteslas,
who had claws and barked
Monocli-Or men with only one leg.
Satyrs-swift, four-footed animals with
human heads.
Seyritae-Or Indian nomads. who were
thought to have holes in their faces in
stead of nostrils. and flexible feet like
serpents.
Astomi-A people without mouths. sup
posed to live near the Gauges.
Serae and Macrobl-Of India and Ethio-
pia, peoples said TO live 400 years by
virtue of dining off vipers.
Troglodytae-Living beyond Ethiopia,
were said to be able to outrun horses.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

as showing how long Il may take an
idea to be put in such effective shape
that the general public will appreciate
its full import. This particular idea had
been floating around for untold centuries
before Darwin worked It out so effec-
lively that the whole world felt the
shock of what was practically a new
science, though retaining the form OF an
old one.
For the tailed. primitive man has been
favorite with the romancers and nature
takers for ages. Ptolemy and Ctesias
spoke Of them; Marco Polo reported them
as inhabiting Sumatra; the Chinese OF
the present day say there is a tailed race
in the far interior of their Celestial land;
Mons. de Couret, of comparatively re-
cent date. wrote of a race with caudal
appendages in Abyssinia.
Natural it was that the romancers
should early turn 10 their own race in
the creation Of wonderful creatures.
Their facilities for invention were much
more limited than ours. because their
minds were clrcumscribed by their prini-
tive surroundings.
Historians Of religions tell Us that every
primitive people has begun its mythology
BY deifying natural phenomena-fire.
wind, water, trees and the like.
As they expand in intelligence they be-
come more abstract and complex. Yet
the start is the same So it is that the
nature faker the romancer and the
prophet have the finest possible show
when race Is young
In early Greece these nature takers
created the best natured. most human,
most entertaining religion OF all times.
AS we know religion, theirs was most
foreign TO ours. 1t was an interesting
collection Of fairy tales. or nature fakes,
as you please, in which no attempt was
even made to invest the deities with any
particular virtue.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
MEN AND WOMEN LODGERS.
Louisville LnndIndy Tells why She
Prefers Former, Five to One.

Prefers Former, Five to One.
Men" said the pretty Second street
widow, who owns big rooming house. to
a Louisville Times reporter. ARE pretty
much on the square as far as I find
them. and 1 don't mean 10 say by that
that women are not. Tell the truth,
though. 1 would rather have five men in
my house than one woman. Here is the
reason: The other day I rented an apart
ment 10 a girl. She was a pretty, dainty
creature, who told me that she had
place at a glove counter in big store
downtown. I have no reason TO think
that she has not.
The first night that she came home
she had about three handkerchiefs that
she wanted to wash out | got the hot
water for her. Next evening she came
in with request that she be allowed the
use of my range and kitchen 10 heat some
irons and smooth out a dress skirt that
had been damaged by rain. Next evening
she wanted TO borrow my can Of gasoline
TO clean a pair Of gloves. Last night IT
was necessary TO mend a pair Of hose.
I'm wondering what is going TO happen
10 that girl next.
Just to show you the difference" con-
tinued the widow "a man came here
week ago and applied for a room. I
hadn't anything attractive. but showed
him the best in the house.
It's good enough for me, he declared.
All want Is a bed TO sleep In and some
water and a towel in the morning 10
for a week and I have never seen him
except when he came to pay the weeks
rent. or course. this is all pretty hard
to say against women. but it's a fact,
and every rOOmfng-hOuse owner in Louis
VILE knows IL. that women are hard to
take care Of"
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
DISCOVERIES CLASSIC YELL.
"She Burns Green, ROsie,' Made Inn
mortal by Man Who Made BOrnI.

aShe Burns Green, Rosie" Made Inn
mortal by Man Who Made BOrnI.
The story Of the discovery Of borax IN
Death Yalley-one OF the most valuable
strikes ever made In California, is inter
esting The discoverer, Aaron Winters.
was az the time living IN a lonely little
shack. on the Amarsgosa fats. at the
south end Of the valley Thither, atract-
ed by the light. came one night a va
grant prospector from Nevada. He had
with him sample Of borax brought from
small deposit across the border This
Winters instantly recognized as being the
same curious stun which he had seen
lying IN great beds In Death Valley. but
OF which he had never known the name
Adroitly questioned, the garrulous wan
derer presently explained 10 Winters the
simple but little known test for borax. No
sooner was their visitor safely gone than
Winters and his wife. carrying a little
food and water, a pick. a saucer and a
bottle OF alcohol. set out on foot north
ward into the valley. At nightfaH the
next day they arrived at the first Of the
strange beds. Without waiting even 20
moisten his parched throat, Winters fell
upon ii with pick and bare hands ill a
little OF the surface crust was removed.
He scraped a little Of the loose stun.
piled 1t in the saucer, moistened it with
alcohol and struck match. An instant
later he hurled his hat in one direction,
his pick in another, and seizing his wife,
waltzed that astonished lady around the
strange, Pickering flame. whooping:
She burns green, Rosie. God; she
burns green"
Winters realized a comfortable fortune
from his discovery. though # was small
compared with those later made from
Death Valley boraX. Even to-day the
man Of the valley, lighting upon some
thing new. heralds his finc with the
classic yell: she burns green, Rosie."
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
A REAL OPERA HOUSE.
TO Have Beautiful New
Home for SOnEbirdS.

Home for SOnEbirds.
From the Chicago Record Herald.
When the carpenters. cabinet makers,
scene painters. and mural decorators now
at work on the interior Of the Auditorium
Theater have finished the job lovers OF
grand opera in Chicago VIII have a real
opera house with row Of boxes circling
the entire house as in Europe.
The semi-ciTcle OF boxes. while giving
the occupant an uninterrupted view OF
the stage, also will add 10 the beauty
OF the interior which will be decorated
with an entirely new scheme Of color md
design.
All the main floor will be equipped with
new seats. new draperies and carpets,
and other incidentals appropriate.
Attention will be paid also 20 the stage
Several modern devices will be installed
and 4 new curtain especially painted for
the ,ra season.
4siness Manager Ulrich has received
word that General Manager DIPPED now
is in London consulting with Cleofonte
Campanini general musical director OF
the company. on the repertory for the
season.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
TnnnsyTerabIe.

From Success Magazine.
At the dedication Of a new FIRE engine
In a little town on the Massachusetts,
coast. the following toast was proposed:
May she be like the dear old maids Of
our village; always ready. but never call
ed for"
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
Turpentine in Russia.

Turpentine refining works, which en-
courage and combine the smaller works
Of the district are being maintained by
the Viatka zemstvo, in the government
Of that name. The zemstvO works, il is
stated. have an output Of 1872 tons of re-
fined turpentine.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
ELIMINATES ACCIDENT.
Street Car Hns No Handles or Foot
boards In Sight While Moving.

street Nur ltna NO hnnuleA or II oot-
boards In Sight While Moving.
A car which viii not permit passen-
gers 70 board or alight while il is IN
motion has been designed and is now be-
ing operated in san Antonio. While the
conveyance IS in motion neither steps nor
hand-holds are visible, and for this
reason persons cannot get on or OF with
ont taking risk that would absolve the
company from all responsibility in cas-
Of accident
As soon as the car has come 10 a dead
stop the step and hand-hold fall into
place. 10 disappear again as soon as the
motorlran turns on the current The
mechanism employed is entirely auto
matte, being governed by the car itself.
The company will place many Of these
cars in operation as soon as possible,
Texas laws giving the professional car
accident victim a great deal OF leverage.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
Experienced.

From London Opinion.
Pat-Moike. why is kissin' your gurril
loike a bottle Of olives?
Mike-Give II up.
Pat-'Cause. IL yez can get one the rest
come aisy.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
Oil on Roads In Russia.

Fairly good success has attended recent
experiments during which certain roads
at Moscow were treated with crude oil
to lay the dust. all odor Of naphtha
passing off within a day or two.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

The output Of coal per man employed,
including underground and surface labor.
in the Welsh coal field has. during the
past five years. varied as follows: In
1895. 262 tons; 1906. 271 tons: 1907, 264 tons;
1905, ei9 tons: 1909 2i6 tons.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

The large loss OF life and property
which has recently attended coal-mine
explosions in England has led owners
and managers. 10 consider methods by
which these losses can be prevented. or
at least lessened.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

The coke produced at the Welsh col
Iieries IS mainly used at local iron and
steel works The surface left for export
is small. the annual shipments from the
port OF Cardiff not exceeding 10000 tons.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
A sum in Addition.

From SmplicissimuS.
Herr Pastor-I've made seven people
happy to-day; I've just married three
couples.
F'riend-But that's only six people.
Herr Pastor-Wen how about myself?'
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
Would Melt the Type.

From the Boston Transcript
She--Does your parrot talk?
He-Oh, yes; but-er-not for publ
cation.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

The output 81 the South Wales coai
field (which includes Monmouthshlre.
Englend), In 1903 was 5O,S64.0OO tons.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
RAILROADS BUILD
MEMS CLUBHOUSES
Schools and Pension Also
Maintained by Them.
DRINKING IS DISCOURAGED

Club Affords Comfortable Place for
Division When EmpIOye In ON
Duty-In the East the Y. NJ G. A.
Conducts the Work - Companies
Contribute Money.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
Educate the EmpIoye.

The educational work Of the railroads
has grown until every large company is
practically a technical college. Appren-
tice systems have been adopted The
company gets men as young as 1t can
and trains them thoroughly to be COM
petent railroad workers Often the men.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Germs in Her System
Every Woman Should Read
This Advice and the Gen.
erous Offer That
Goes with It.

The number of diseases peculiar to
women is such that We believe this space
would hardly contain mere mention OF
their names, and it Is a fact that most OF
these diseases are of catarrhal nature.
A woman cannot be we'll II there Is
trace of catarrh in her system.
Some women think there is no help
for them. We positively declare this to
be mistaken idea. We are 40 sure OF
this that we offer to supply medicine
absolutely free of cost In every instance
where it fails to give satisfaction, or does
not substantiate our claims. With this
understanding, no woman should hest
tate to believe our honesty OF purpose
or hesitate to put our claims to test.
There Is only one way tn overcome ca
tarrh. That way is through the blood.
You may use all the snuffs, douches or
like remedies for years without getting
more than TEN porary relief at best. Ca,
tarrh 10 general is diseased condition
of the system that shows locally most
frequently in discharges from mucous
mem branes. Local treatment should 6e
assisted by internal treatment for the
|
cure is to be reached. That internal
treatment should be scientifically de-
vsed and faithfully administered.
Rexall Mucu-TOne is scientifically pre-
pared from he prescription of an emf
nent physician who for thirty years
made catarrh his specially. This rem
rdy is admirably adapted to the treat
ment Of the catarrhal ailments OF wo
men. 1t purifies snh enriches the blood
tends to stop mucous discharges, aids il
removing impurities from the system
soothes, heals and strengthens the mu'
cous tissues, and brings about a feeling
of health and strength
We wan you to try Rexall Mucu.Tont
on our guarantee. II you are not b"ne
fitted, or for any reason not satisfied
simply tell us and We will hand back
your money. Rexal Mucu Tone comes
in two sizes, so cents and sl.OO: Re
member, you can obtain Rexall Rene
dies only at-The Rexall Store. Chas
| Fl. Howard Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Dainty Neckwear

Our line of Neckwear is simply
charming. We take particular care
in selecting the prettiest that is de-
signed. What is there that will be
appreciated more than dainty neck
piece, packed in pretty box, easy
to send to some far off friend!
Fancy Crochet Silk Jabots, Per-
sian, Velvet and Aeroplane bows
lace collars with Persian trimming,
over fifty styles to select from, a5c
and soc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Useful Gifts

Read this column carefully, you
will certainly find something that
will make him or her nice gift.
TOILET SET, mirror, comb and
brush, S1.00.
TOILET SET of brush and comb, sill.
YER trim med, in fancy case, s1.0O; others
for SOC.
TOILET SET with mirror, comb and
brush, with rose pattern In nickel on
back of each, in fancy box. A beauty,
Sl.9S.
JEWEL CASES In French gray, oIi-
died and ormula gold, lined with silk,
fancy patterns, sl.25, 9sc, SOC, Csc.
CHILD'S COAT HANGERS, covered
with silk, finished with double bow satin
ribbon in pink and blue, SOC.
INK STANDS Of oxidized silver, some
with pen tray, soc; stand Of gilt with
pen holder, 25c.
LARGE BEvELED MIRROR, oval
shape with handle, ebony finish, $3.50,
sl.OO. Large round mirrors, 90c; small
SOC.
FOR LITTLE FOLKS, woolly dogs,
white, SOC; cats that won't run away,
25c.
PYRALIN RATTLERS, assorted col
ors, 25c.
SHAVING PADS, pretty designed
cover, Csc.
CELLULOID SOAP BOXES, blue
white and pink, only l5c.
COMB SET, back and side combs
fancy jeweled, SOC, Sl.O0.
BACK COMBS, fancy jeweled, soc
81. 90, 81 so.
BARRETTES, all CT the latest shapes
with good clasp, 10c, l5c, 25c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20

The quicker cold Is gotten rid OF the
less the danger from pneumonia and
other serious diseases. Mr.. B. W. l..
Hall, OF waverly, Va, says: ~ firmly
believe Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to
be absolutely the best preparation on the
market for colds. have recommended
1t to my friends and they all agree with
me-" For sale by all dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Money Back.
Chas. II. Howard Co. Guarantee
Mi.o.na to Surely Cure Indiges-
tiou and Stomach Sickness.

Mi.o.na to Surely Cure Indiges-
ton and Stomach Sickness.
MONA is guaranteed to cure indi'
gestion or any stomach trouble, or money
back. 1t is not makeshift remedy, but
is a stomach tonic and upbuilder that
taken regularly, will make the stomach
strong and healthy. 1t builds up the
nerves, puts rich blood In the veins, and
stops headaches and all nervousness.
Why should any reader OF the Demo
crat hesitate to try this great stomach
prescription when 1t doesn't cost cent
unless it cures.
In five minutes 1t will Danish after
dinner distress. nervousness, gas eruc
tations or heartburn.
Women who desire lovely com
plexion, sparkling eyes, and perfect
health should try MONA stomach
tablets. They cause the stomach to
properly digest food, keep the liver
stomach and bowels in order and furnish
nutritious matter that makes pure rich
red blood.
If you have any sickness caused bJ
the stomach, such as sick headache
biliousness, dizziness, constipation
peplessness, nightmare or nervousness
MONA stomach tablets will surely
bring you back to health.
Sold by Chas. Fl. Howard Co. ano
druggists everywhere, and guaranteed
to do just as advertised. Free tria
treatment on request, from Booths
Mio-na, Buffalo, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In the District Court Of the United States for tn
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
u FIFTH 4 Ss1 i Ta BANKRUPT. Bankruptcy
To the creditors Of Frank 4. White, In tn
County Of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice ia hereby given that on the 3rd day o
Dec A. d. 1910, the said Frank Z. Wht'
WAS duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the frs
meeting OF his creditors will be held at the oict
OF the Referee, No. s Market Square, South Paris
on the 2lst day Of Dec, A. D. 1910, at 10 O'CLOCK
in the forenoon. at which time the said credltor
NAV attend, prove their claims, appoint
trustee, examine the bankrupt, and transac
such other business as may properly come De
fore said meeting.
South Paris, Dec 2, 1910.
WALTER L. GRAY,
Referee In Bankruptcy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20

HAT PINS with clusters Of jewel. +,
fancy boxes, SOC; large assOrtmsD, :,
25c and 10c.
VEIL PIN, the latest in good u.O,.
ment, 25c.
BEAUTY PINS in enamel, plain ana
beaded, l0c, 25c.
BROOCH PINS, assorted, With bt.
liants, SOC and 25c.
BELT BUCKLES saA Pin. 10 f,.,
boxes, 25c and 50c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
keY to Puzxledom.

No. 1152.-Numerical Enigma: Bar
becue. Words: Bar. barb, be. bee, cue
No. 1l53.-Beheadings: Aisle. Bale
Heel.
No. l154.-A Shrunken Word: Orig
inal word is NOISE. which, upon los
tug its | becomes NOSE: Its Imperfect
see or Sc being taken away makes II
NO, and o. its exclamation. removed
leaves \, which is In every end.
No. l155.-Enigma: The letter A.
No. 1156.-Word Squares:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Nice Linen

Any housekeeper would be glad Of
a gift of this kind. It's always
useful and therefore all the more
likely to be appreciated. Damask,
fine linen, 59c to ST. 81 yard. Tea
or Lunch Cloths, 75c to 1898.
Tray Cloths, I5c to CSC. Napkins,
ST.. so to $500 doz. Towels, Ioc
to 81 80 each. Doilies of all kinds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20

When you have cold get bottle o. o.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. II vii
soon Ax you up all right and will ward
off any tendency toward pneumonia
This remedy contains no opium or Other
narcotic and may be given as confidently
to baby as to an adult. Sold by al
| dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Leather Goods

Right here check off several names
on the gift list Leather articles
how deservedly popular they are for
Xmas giving. There is a wealth oil
these here, all that's new in purses
and handbags. Pocket-books and
Purses, s5c to $s.9S. Handbags,
all sizes and shapes, soc to $3.9S.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Holiday
HandkerchiefS

Even those who remember our
splendid Holiday Handkerchief
stocks of seasons past will be sur
prised by the displays and beauty
of the hundreds of dozens we are
showing, all Of extra fine quality
and extra low price. SC to 75c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Dainty Waists

A dainty and stylish waist is a
good gift. The prettiest, most stylish
and best made waists are here at very
pleasing prices. Flannel, Madras,
Lawns, Lace Nets, Persian, Mes
seine and Taffeta Silks, ranging ir
price from e8c to $4.9S.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Xmas Umbrellas

The. new umbrellas, they are very
handsome and would make a good
gift to a lady. We carry large
line in a wide range of qualities.
such as gloria, serges, silk and linen,
and all silk, prices from soc to $500.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20

81 had been troubled with constipa.
ton for two years and tried all OF the
best physicians In Bristol, Tenn. and
they could do nothing for me-" writes
Thos. E. Williams, Middleboro, Ky.
1.-TWO packages of Chamberlain Stom'
ach and Liver Tablets cured me-" Fol-
sale by all dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
NOTICE.

The subscriber sVes sosSs 'has Of IL.
last will and testament OF
SARAH KNIGHT, late Of Sweden.
IN the County Of Oxford, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons nav
Inc demands against the estate of said de
ceased are desired to present the same for settle
ment. and all Indebted thereto are requeeted Y
make payment immediately.
Dec. 9Th, 1910. CYRUS X. CHAPMAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
CAN YOU BELIEVE YOUR SENSES

When two of them, taste and smell
having been impaired il not utterly de
stroysd, by Nasal Catarrh, are fnlly re
stored by Ely's Cream Balm, can yor
doubt that this remedy deserves all thai
has been said Of it by the thousands who
have used it? 1t is applied directly to tn.
affected sir-passages and begins Its heal
ing work at once. Why not get 1t to-
day? All druggists or mailed by Ely
Bros, Sc Warren Street, New York, or
receipt of so cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20

Small Giri-wby doesn't baby talk,
father?
Father-He can't talk yet, dear.
Young babies never do.
Small Gifl-Oh, yes, they do. Jot
did. Nurse read to me out OF the
Bible how Job cursed the day he wal
born!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that ne
has been duly appointed administrator o.
the estate Of
CHAUNCEY P. POOR, late Of Sweden,
/ In the County of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the Law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceaeed art
| desired TO present the same for settlement, ano
all Indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately. ,o,rs
| Dec 9Th 1910 CLAhENCE n. JO~No'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20

A tramp who seemed to be in starv
ing condition asked for food at tn
kitchen of home in California.
"You likee fish," asked the Chimes
cook.
"Sure," replied the tramp eagerly.
Gan lite; come abound Fliday."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that ne
has been duly appointed executor OF the ias'
will and testament Of
LOUIS GAUTHlER late OF Buckfeld,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons haVine
demands against the estate Of said deceased ART
Iesired to present the same for settlement, anc
ali indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately. ,,n,,ro
Nov 18th, 1910. 1851 PETER GAUrHiEh'