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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
treatment of Sore Muscles.

Treatment OF Sore MUSCLES
Many physicians think that the sore
ness and aching in the muscles, winch
are usually called muscular rheumatism,
are really not rheumatism at all but
neuralgia. For this reason they prefer
to cali the affection by it's own name,
myalgia, which means nothing more
than muscular pain. 1t probably be-
longs, nevertheless, to the indennlte
group of diseases called rheumatic, for
it occurs frequently in persons who have
other rheumatic or equity troubles, or 10
whose family these affections prevail;
and it is excited by the same things
exposure to cold and damp, for example;
oyerfatigue, indiscretiOns in eating or
drinking-that are believed to bring on
an attack of rheumatism in the joints.
Any or all muscles may be the seat OF
myalgia, but those most commonly al
fected are the muscles of the neck, of
the shoulder, and of the loins. In chill
dren it often takes the form of stiff
neck, while in persons of middle life the
muscles of the loins are not infrequently
attacked, constituting what is known,
and dreaded by those who have had
previous attacks, as lumbago.
When the chest muscles are affected,
or the sufferer has "a stitch in the side"
or pleurodynia, the pain may be so acute
as to simulate pneumonia or pleurlsy.
The chief symptom of muscular rheu-
matism is pain in the muscles affected,
not very severe when the parts are at
rest but sometimes excruciating on at
tempted motion. A light touch may be
painful, while deep and firm pressure
gives relief.
The acute attack usually begins sud-
denly and the pain attains its full severi-
ty at the beginning, growing gradually
less in the course of two or three days or
week.
In the chronic form there is almost
always some soreness and aching in the
affected muscles-worse in raw, damp
weather.
The internal treatment is the same as
for rheumatism of the joints, which is
another argument in favor of the belief
that the two forms are essentially the
same and due to the same cause.
The pain may be relieved by dry heat;
the old-fashioned treatment of lumbago
by ironing the back is good, although
hot water bag or hot brick will do just
as well, without the disturbance that the
movement of the iron causes.
Perfect rest is essential, and this may
sometimes be secured by bandaglng the
affected part snugly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
kinu Caesar.

King Caesar is an outdoor game for
boys. Two bases are marked out. one
mt each of the extreme ends of the
playground. The players divide. and
one party takes possession of each
space. One player is "out" and stands
In the middle. He is called king
Caesar" The others run to and fro.
from boundary to boundary. and it is
the business of the king to try and
catch them as they pass.
When he catches one he taps him on
the head. saying. 81 crown thee king.
The player thus caught then joins In
the capture of the others and the
making Of more kings till all are
caught. When all have been crowned
the game FAY begin over again.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
Washington a
Courageous Boy

AS a boy Washington was coura'
yeous, obediont aud truthful. He was
well proportioned, healthful and strong
from out of door exercise. On one &C.
.asion he had couple Of boys to visit
him. 1t was summer time. The boys
were up early and out in the fields be-
fore the household had awakened.
Among the horses on the place was q
valuable and vicious young colt, "hich
had grown almost to maturity un-
broken and which was highly priced
by Georges mother because 1t was
we'll bred animal and had belonged to
her husband. Tie boys were attract
ed by the fine looking horse, ara
George suggested that if they would
helm him to chase the fierce, urg0vefn-
able colt into corner he would put
bride Bit In his mouth and mount him.
# WAS done, and soon Washington
was upon his back.
The frightened, angry beast rushed
madly into the field. but was curbed
by the strong arms of the boy on MS
back, riding without saddle. Then
followed Il fearful struggle, the horse
rearing and plunging in vain efforts
to shake the lad off. Finally, making
a desperate effort, the colt burst a
blood vessel and fell dying to the
ground.
The boys who were watching the az
fair were very much alarmed. but 1t
probably never occurred to George
Washington to be anything but frank
and truthful in the matter. They were
called to breakfast. The mother, ig-
norant of what had happened, said to
the boys in a checs'ful manner:
pray, young gentlemen. have you
seen my blooded colts in your ram
bles? l hope they are well taken care
of. My favorite, am told, is as large
as his sire"
There was much embarrassment
among the visitors when Mrs. Wash
ington repeated the question, but
George replied:
"Your favorite. madam, is dead"
"Dcad~ she exclaimed. How has
this hNppencd:"
"T'at sorrel horse" said George
"haa long been thought to be untama-
bic. We forced bit into his mouth
this morning. ard l mounted him and
RODE him around the field, and in try
ing to throw me he struggled so hard
that he broke blood vessel and died.
The mothers cheek flushed for
moment, when she said to her boy:
ut is well. But. while ! grieve for
the loss Of my favorite animal, / am
proud, my son. to hear you speak the
truth
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
This contractor got results.

Some years ago contractor build.
ing a railroad in a warm climate was
troubled a great deal by sickness
among the laborers.
He turned his attention at once to
their food and found that they were
getting full rations of meat and were
drinking water from a stream near by.
He issued orders to cut down the
amount of meat and to increase greatly
the quantity of Quaker Oats fed to the
men.
He also boiled Quaker Oats and
mixed the thin oatmeal water with
their drinking water. Almost instantly
all signs of stomach disorders passed
and his men showed decided improve
ment in strength and spirits. This con-
tractor had experience that taught him
the great value of good oatmeal.
The cost was small; 10c for regular
size packages; tits also packed in large
size family packages at 25c. s.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
100000
TO FIGHT
A WORM !

A million dollars has been con.
tributed by John D. Rockefeller for
the determination Of the Hook.
Worm.
Scientists have now proven that
the pale anaemic condition and list
less inanition of hundreds of thou
sands Of Southern people is caused by
an intestinal worm.
The Hook-Worm is only one Of
fifty species of Worms that are known
to infest the human intestines. Many
cases of stomach troubles, blood i'm
poverishment and general debility
and weakness are caused by Worms
DR.. John F. True of Auburn, Me. e,
was fifty years in advance of his time
He recognized this in 1851 and gave
to the world DR.. True's Elixir, which
positively Expels Worms.
Whenever a laxative is needed,
DR.. True's Elixir should be taken.
1t is not only The Best Tonic Laxa-
tive ever devised, but it absolutely
expels all animal life (worms) from
the system. Worms cannot exist
where DR.. True's Elixir is taken.
Instead of pills, syrup', or carthar-
tic tablets, why not take DR.. True's
Elixir? 1t fulfills everything that is
asked of laxative and also insures
the expulsion from your system of all
pernicious animal life, if any exists
there.
Children, especially, are frequently
sickly, peevish md fretful from no
other cause than worms. DR.. True's
Elixir makes them healthy, strong
and well.
Many man finds himself li>tless
and without energy; does not know
what is the matter with him Can
not seem to put any fo'ce into the
days work has no vim. A few
days treatment with DR.. True's
Elixir will correct these conditions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
To Wash a Wool Shawl.

1t is sometimes difficult to wash a
finely.knitted shawl without tearing it.
The following is good plan:
Make lather of soap and warm water,
in which you can comfortably bear your
hand, and squeeze the shawl in this
until it is clean. Soap should never be
rubbed on knitted articles of any de-
scription. Then rinse it in several
waters of about the same temperature as
the suds, squeeze the water out or run it
through wringer don't wiring it with
the hands,, and let the shawl lie in a
heap on clean cloth to dry. Move il
about now and then. When it is nearly
dry spread clean sheet on the floor and
pin the shawl out on this to its proper
size. 1t will dry to whatever shape and
size you pin it. When dry it will be as
soft and fluffy as when new.
Never hang shawl on line to dry,
q this will st reich If.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
TIE VILLAGE CHURCH.

cut into different sizes and shapes to
make the different parts. These are
pasted together The tower is the
cutest Of all. \ match is run through a
tiny bell, and then the match itself is
run through the pasteboard sides of
the tower Upon the tiptoe is stuck a
rooster cut out of paper. Can you cut
such rooster out of paper?
Then, again, have you ever tried to
carve toys from nutshells? There Is
no end to the novel and interesting
objects you can make in that way.
You will find Infinite entertainment
as we'll as improvement in thinking out
things to make for yourselves.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
How to Dust q Room.

Soft cloths make the best busters. In
busting any piece of furniture, begin at
the top and dust down, wiping carefully
with the cloth, which can be frequently
shaken. Many people have no idea of
what busting is to accomplish, and in
stead of wiping off and removing the
dust it is simply flirted of into the air
and soon settles back again on the dust
ed article. If carefully taken up on a
cloth, it can be shaken out of a win
dow into the open air. 1t is much less
work to cover up furniture while sweep
ing than to be obliged to clean the dust
out afterward. The blessing of plain
ness in decoration is appreciated by the
thorough housekeeper who attends to
her own busting.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
The important Point.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer has re.
ceived letter from young man, who
wrote that he twas just entering my
second year in" an Ohio University
when he was obliged to leave because OF
i'll health. The letter contained perhaps
800 words. In it the former sophomore
wrote "cognizant with"
used otis" for its four times,
wrote "possiable" for possible and
''impossiable'' for impossible,
used ''inciepency' for incipiency,
"eximanitiOu" for examination,
"ernest" for earnest and
"worthey" for worthy.
Still he may have been good foot
ball player.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
Toys Made Of
Odds and Ends.

Have you ever noticed how much
more fun there is in plaything you
make for yourself than in many OF the
high priced, handsome ones that are
bought for you? The longing to make
things is born in every one OF us.
Then, too, the real mechanic or artist
can just take the commonest no ac-
count articles and make something
very entertaining and ingenious out or
them.
Have you ever tried modelling in
clay? There is any amount of fun In
1t, and education too. Most OF you are
In neighborhocds where you can easily
get common clay and moisten 1t for
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
ELSiN a. 1hcENbEhf napkrups
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons Interested in either Of the estates
hereinafter named:
At a Probate Court, held at Rumford, in
and for the County Of Oxford, on the second
Tuesday of Feb, In the year Of our LORD one
thousand nine hundred and ten. The follow.
ing matter having been presented for the action
thereupon hereinafter Indicated, It is hereby
ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In.
terested by causing copy of this order 10 be
published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the Ok.
ford Democrat, newspaper published at South
Paris, In said County, that they may appear at q
Probate Court to be held at Paris, on the
third Tuesday Of March, A. d. 1910, at Of The
clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they see cause.
Henry NJ. Buck, late of Sumner, deceased |;
petition that Charles A. Buck or some other
suitable person be appointed as administrator
Of the estate Of said deceased presented by
Charles A. Buck, son and heir at law.
Granville w. Hsrnden, late of Denmark
deceased; will and petition for probate there
Of presented By Matilda P. Harnden, the ex.
ecutrix therein named.
ADDISON E. HERRICK, Judge Of said Court
4 true copy-attest:
ALBIRT D. PARK, Rsgisssr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
Growing Maidenhair Ferns.

The secret of the cultivation of maid
enhair ferns, to have perfect examples
for house or conservatory decoration,
with an ample supply for cutting, is con-
tanned in nutshell.
Not to repot unless actually needed or
division necessary to increase stock;
abundant supplies of soft rainwater and
frequent feeding with stimulants during
the growing season; lower temperature
than generally accorded, with shade from
sun and an immunity from an arid at
mosphere or cold draughts Plants
grown as stated above are in capital con-
dition for placing in the house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22

To use up crusts and crumbs, after
fancy sandwiches, pudding can be
made as fellows: when dry put the
bread through the meat chopper and
moisten with just enough boiling milk
to make firm but not hard mass. Then
add dried fruit of any or all kinds,
raisins. currants and spices. Steam,
boil in pail in deep water, or bake very
slowly, closely covered. 1t may even be
cooked on the extreme back OF the range.
Serve hot or cold with sweet, favored
sauce. We prefer lemon f1avoring,
enough to be quite distinct. This Is In
expensive, because it requires very little
of any one Ingredient, and is so rich that
Q small portion is ample.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22

An egg which has been frozen may be
used in cake, with perfectly satisfac-
tory results, by separating the white and
rubbing the yolk into the sugar and
shortening just as II 1t were butter. The
shortening should be creamed into the
sugar first, and then the egg yolk added.
It will rub to perfect cream, when the
white may be. added with other eggs, If
more are required.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22

toward Virginia. THEIR RANKS.
When he reached the Potomac he
found he had not enough pontoons to
get, his troops across. This was
Meade's golden opportunity. He had
Lee at his mercy. BY following up the
fugitives and catching them while
their further retreat was baked he
might have made an easy conquest.
But Meade delayed.
Yet even this mistake Of Meade's
could not mar the completeness of the
victory itself. The Confederacy had
been steadily in the ascendant. From
then on the southern cause began to
wane. sinking slowly. but steadily, to
its final fall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
Unchanoinu Sport.

The sport of Devastating Is still
the most natural and most nearly al
lied to the hunting of primitive man
chat is to be found In the British
islands. The difference between the
actual hunting Of the hungry Pict and
The stalking Of the owner at II nnderh
deer forest Is little more than the
weapon - Field.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
Caught That Time.

A college professor who was always
ready for joke was asked by student
one day il he would like good recipe
for catching rabbits. "Why, yes" re-
piled the professor. "What is it?"
"Well," said the student, "you crouch
down behind q thick stone wall and
make noise like turnip."
"That may be-" said the professor,
with twinkle in his eye, "but a better
way than that would be for you to 60
and sit quietly in bed Of cabbage heads
and look natural"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
A Cap itaI Guessing Game.

What cap includes a number of
heads? De(cap)itation.
What cap is worn by prisoners
Captivity.
What cap Is sometimes worn by wo-
men? Caprice.
What cap Is worn by boatmen
tCap)size.
What cap is worn by bankers?
Capital.
What cap is worn by conquerors3
Capture.
What cap is worn most in the army
Captain.
What cap is worn by boys? (Capler.
What cap is worn by students?
Capabillty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22

No false pretense has marked the Ca
reer of Ely's Cream Balm. Being entire
ly harmless, it is not responsible like the
catarrh snuffs and powders, for minds
shattered by cocaine. The great virtue
of Ely's Cream Balm is that it speedily
and completely overcomes nasal catarrh
and hay fever. Back of this statement
is the testimony of thousands and repu-
tation of many years. success. All
druggists, 5Oo., or mailed by Ely Bros,
So Warren Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22

small arms, three
cannon and forty
one regimental
standards. were
captured by the
victorious Union
forces. whoseown
loss in killed and
W o II II d e d had
reached Il total
Of 233.210. Almost
10000 men had
fought Oh each
side in this most
memorable Of all
civil war battles.
Lee. with what
was left of his az
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22

modelling. If you are not in such To-
cality, then you can buy modelling clay
quite cheaply. 1t Is put up in pack
ages on purpose for children's use. 1t
comes in all cOlors.
You will observe that in the railway
train in our picture the car wheels are
slices of cork with the ends of burned
matches stuck through them. The
steaming funnel Of the engine is just
an empty thread spool with piece of
white cotton wool stuck in. The cars
are matchboXes.
Then there is the church, which
speaks for itself. 1t is all matchboXes
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
A Neat Catch.

If sixteen hungry men sit down tc
dine off single red herring, what
time does that Indicate: The answer
IS, A quarter to 4.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22

L Z ii III SsiS q IL III
with about 10000
men. Such small
er detachments
Of Union forces
as were sen t
against him were
easily routed. In
several divisions
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
HOMEMAKERS' COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest TO the adies
Is solicited. Address: Editor HonEAAKEks
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat, South far1s' me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22

NOTICE.
the District Court of the United States for the
District OF Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
ARSENE DUCHARME, In Bankruptcy
OF Rumford, Bankrupt
To the creditors Of srsene Ducharme, In the
County Of Oxford and district aforesaid
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day OF
Feb, A. ID. 1909, the said Arsene Ducharme
was duly sdjud!s ated bankrupt, and that the first
meeting of his creditors will be held at the Office
o. the Referee, No. Market Square, South Paris,
on the 18th day Of Feb, A. ID. 1910. at 10 o'clock
n the forenoon, at which time the said creditors
may attend, prove their claims, appoint a
trustee, examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly come be-
fore said meeting.
south Paris, Feb. 4, 1910.
WALTER l.. GRAY,
Referee In Bankruptcy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

R Fl 81 matter 4: sshfrEs4nAr, Bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge OF the
District Court of the United States for the
District Of Maine:
II County Of Oxford. and State Of Maine. In
said District, respectfully represents that on the
9th day Of November, last past, he was duly al
judged bankrupt under the Acts of Congress
rendered all his property and rights OF property
and has fully compiled with all the requirements
Of said A cts and Of the orders Of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may be decreei
by the Court to have full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex.
cepted by law from such discharge:
ELGlN A. GREENLEAF, Bankrupt
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, SO.
On this 18th day OF Feb. A. d. 1910, on read.
Ing the foregoing petition, It Is
Ordered by the Court, that hearing be had
upon the same on the 4th day Of Mar, A. ID.
1910, before said Court at Portland. in said Dis.
trict, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published In The Oxford Dem.
ocrat, newspaper printed In said District, and
that all known creditors, and other persons In
interest, may appear at the said time and place,
and show cause, II any they have, why the
prayer Of said petitioner should not be granted.
And It is further Ordered by the Court, thu! the
Clerk shall eend by mail to all known creditors
copies Of said petition and this order, addressed
to them at their places of residence as stated.
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
Of the said Court, and the zeal thereof, at Port.
land, In said District, on the 18th day Of Feb,
A. d. 1910.
LIS. JAMES Z. HEWEY, Clerk.
true copy OF petition and order thereon.
Attest JAMES f. HEWEY, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22
The Wars Of
Our Country.
Civil War.
Battle of Gettysburg
By Albert Payson Terhune

ZEE, outwitting the Union
leaders, had successfully
invaded the United
States in the early sum-
mer of 1868 and march
ed northward through
~ ., Z, =, n
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-10

One of the western states has sent
east as sample of the agricultural
possibilities 19 apples, each weighing
more than pound.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-10

A Kansas woman wants divorce be-
cause her husband throws bricks at her
No man has a right to throw anything
at his wife but bouquets and hot air.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-10
RABBI MEYER SPEAKS
ON WHITE SLAVE TRADE
Denounces Road Houses as PITT
falls for Young Persons

BERKELEY, Oct 9.-Rabbi Martin
E. Meyer of Temple Emanuel, San
Francisco, speaking at Trinity Metho-
dist Episcopal church. Allston way and
Dana street, to delegates of the
Women's Christian Temperance union
state convention on The White Slave
Traffic," commented on the conditions
In San Francisco.
istration," he said, was not due to an
awakening, but came because the men
making the change feared they had
overstepped their bounds. 1t was due
tois the repeated agitation of the re-
spectacle class. -
The rabbi denounced the existence OF