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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19
The Divining Rod.

The United States Geological Survey
states in Water Supply Paper 255, enti-
tled"Underground Waters for Farm Use"
just reissued, that no appliance, either
mechanical or electric, has yet been de-
vised that will detect water in places
where plain common sense and close OBJ
servation will not show its presence just
as well. Numerous mechanical devices
have been prepared for detecting the
presence OF underground water, ranging
in complexity from the simple forked
branch of witch hazel, peach, or other
tree in more or less elaborate mechan-
ical or electric contrivances. Many OF
the operators of these devices, especially
those who use the home-cut forked
branch, are entirely honest in the belief
that the working of the rod is influenced
by agencies-usually regarded as cleo
tric currents following underground
streams OF water-that are entirely inde-
pendent OF their own bodies, and many
people have implicit faith in their own
and others ability to locate underground
water in this way. In experiments with
a rod made from forked branch il SEEM
ed to turn downward at certain points in
dependent OF the operators will, but
but more complete tests showed that this
downturning resulted from slight and, un-
til watched for, unconscious muscular ac-
ton, the effects Of which were commune
Gated through the arms and wrists to the
rod. No movement Of the rod from
from causes outside OF the body could be
detected, and It soon became obvious that
the view held by other men OF science is
coreCt-that the operation OF the "divln-
ing rod" is generally due TO unconscious
movement of the body or OF the muscles
of the hand. The experiments made
show that these movements occur most
| frequently at places where the operators
experience has led him TO believe that
water may be found.
| ile uSelGSSUCSS vi lllS OINliltS IOh 10
indicated by the facts that It may be
worked at will by the operator, that he
fails TO detect strong water currents in
tunnels and other channels that afford no
surface indications OF water, and that his
locations in limestone regions where wa
ter flows into well-defined channels are
no more successful than those dependent
on mere guess. In fact, its operators are
successful only in regions in which ground
water occurs in a definite sheet OF porous
material or in more or less clayey depoS-
its, such as pebbly clay or till. In such
regions few failures can occur, for wells
can get water almost anywhere.
The only advantage ofemploying eva
ter WITCH" as the operator OF the divin-
ing rod is sometimes called, is that crude
ly skilled services are thus occasionally
obtained, for the men so employed, if en-
dowed with any natural aptitude, become
through their experience in locating wells
shrewd, if sometimes unconscious OBJ
servers of the occurrence and movements
of ground water.
A copy of the report may be obtained
free on application TO the Director OF the
Geological Survey, Washington, D. c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19
Enthroned.

He sits euthroned who sits supreme
Above the passions OF his clay:
Nor fears remorse. nor feels the scourge
OF conscience with the ended day.
He has no greed for wealth that's won
BY bargain in the marts of sin.
Nor lust for fame whose p9ans mock
The hollow heart that walls within.
His lips attuned TO natures Tyre.
He sings as sang the early stars:
His clean hands suited TO Gods plan.
His handiwork no blemish mars.
He gives to all unselfsh due.
Nor claims what others may not share;
And every cry OF woe beSpeaks
His ready bounty with his prayer.
So doing Gods will on the earth
With love illimitably zoned,
Though waiting yet hisihigher birth,
He sits enthroned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19

Senator Bankhead was discussing
misunderstanding Of Canadian reciproci-
ty.
These men were at sea. he said, "they
were as much at sea as JaggS.
"Jaggs, you know, after an evening al
the club, elected TO sleep in the tulip bed
in the front yard. He slept well and in
the morning when he awoke he saw his
wife regarding him bitterly from the open
easement OF her bedroom.
"Jaggs, confused and chilly in the fresh
morning air, huddled up among the cold
tulips and yelled:
"'Shut that window, woman | Doyor
want me to catch my death p"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19

Three-yea Montague and two
year-old Harold were having a bath to-
gether in the big tub.
Mother left them moment while she
went into the next room. Suddenly a
succession of agonized shrieks recalled
her. Two dripping, teror-stdcken little
figures stood, clasped in each others
arms, in the middle of the bathroom
floor.
30 mother" gasped Montague, 81 got
him out saved himl The stopper
came out, and we were going down"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19

An authority on horses says that the
gray will live the longest and that roans
come next in order. Blacks. he asserts,
seldom live to be over % and creams rare
" exceed 10 or IS. II is matter OF COM
mon observation that grays and sorels
often live 10 a useful old age. As TO The
alleged short terms Of the other eolos,
there is room for discussion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19
Drives Off A Terror.

The chief executioner Of death in the
winter and spring months IS pneumonia.
It's advance agents are cold and grip. In
any attack by one OF these maladies no
time should be lost in taking the best
medicine obtainable TO drive il off. Count
less thousands have found this TO be DR..
Kings New Discovery. "MY husband
believes it has kept MIN from having pneu-
monia three or tour times" writes Mrs.
George w. Place, Rawsonville, VT, "and
for coughs, colds and Group we have
never found its equal" Guaranteed for
all bronchial affections. Price 80 cts. and
800. Trial bottle free at Hills Phar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19

"What is il wound up on that cart 2"
asked the old lady visiting the iirehouse.
"Firemen's hose" was the answer.
Excuse me-" she said Indignantly,
"you can't tell me that any fireman or any
one else ever had legs TO fit those
things"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19

City Chap-That's wonderful mineral
spring. II has iron in il, guess.
Farmer Wayback-Indeed ithas. Why,
ole Sol Perkins mare drank outer that
there spring. and. by Jove, she hain't
been shod since Her shoes just grow
out nacheral from her hoofs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19
FoiIs A Foul Plot.

When shameful plot exists between
liver and bowels to cause distress by re-
fusing 10 act, take DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, and end such aUuse Of your system.
They gently compel right action OF stom-
ach. liver and bowels, and restore your
health and all good feelings. 25c at Hills
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19

A small boy went up to another in the
street and said "Can you tell feller
how to learn girl 10 swim 2"
ooh I" said the other kiddie, "you
goes up to her gentle like, leads her gent
ly down to the water, puts yer arm gentle
round her waist
"Oh, go on |" interrupted the boy.
"what's the matter with yer2 She's my
sisterp'
eyer sister? Oh, shove her nW
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19

The last day had come for Zeb John
son, a negro criminal in Alabama.
He was awakened and asked what he
would like for breakfast and told he could
have anything he liked.
"Den, boss, All reckon l'll take water
melon"
"Watermelons are not ripe yet"
"Neber mind, boss," he answered,
with a resigned expression. "Ah kin
wait"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19

A negro woman in Savannah was pre-
pairing to get married. For four weeks
before the ceremony she saved I'D her
wages and Immediately after the wedding
she hunted up her mistress and asked
her to take charge of The fund.
"I'II take II. Of course" said the puz-
zled lady; but, Mandy, won't you be
needing your money TO spend on your
honeymoon ?"
"Miss May" said the bride, "does
you think Use goin' TO trust myself wild a
strange ggeraDd all dat money on me? "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19

al understand that number OF women
have learned TO smoke cigars" said the
frivolous observer.
81 don't believe H." replied Mr.. Meek
ton. "The kind Of cigars women buy
nobody could smoke"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19

The Preacher Then you don't think
| practice what preach, eh2
Deacon Hayrick-No, stree, don't.
You've been preaching on ther subject
Of resignation fer two years. and yer amt
resigned yit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19

A healthy man is a king IN his own
right; an unhealthy man an unhappy slave.
For impure blood and sluggish liver, use
Burdock Blood Bitters. On the market
IS years. Sl.00 bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19
Stockholders Meeting
Notice to Trespossers.

AIrpersons are hereby warned against
respassing upon my property by hunting.
rapping or shooting. Anyone who dis
regards this notice will be prosecuted, as
their names will at once be given to a
magistrate ii. W. FOl 10.
Nov. 7, 1912.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19

HarshphySicS react, ,weakenthe bowels,
will lead to chronic constipation. Doan's
Regulets operate easily. 25c box at all
stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19
Tresposs Notice.

All persons are hereby warned not to
trespass upon Rockland farm by hunting,
trapping, shooting or in any other man
ner. Offenders will be prosecuted.
VIM. M. MUZZEY.
Nov. 2S, l9l2-3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19
Holiday Goods.

specially Goods this with the IDEA
being very kind gifts reasonable prices We
this believe will agree with us when
you look what we have TO show you.
Christmas Greeting folders for and ten cents EACH make ne mex
pensiye reminders.
Tissue Bells aands decorating and Average pee
IS 10 each.
Daily l9 Brass calendars Is cents eacn
Telephone Directories numbers call most oen
Pansian Ivory Desk or Boudoir Clocks.
lngersoH Watches men, children
Fancy Novelties In Leather for 25 cents each.
Card Cases for men, wide range Of prices
Holiday Papfies ranging from Is cents TO 81 90 per box
Military Hair Brushes and Brisle Goods of all kinds.
Brush. Comb and Mirror Sets Brush and Comb Sets
Travelling Cases, Shaving Sets.
Gillette Gem Safety Rszors Straight Blade Razors
Themos Bottles Cigars in boxes Of twenty-five each
Candies all size packages from cents each to pO eacn
Whtman's Candies one-haIf to 5-ponnd packages.
Pocket Knives and Manicure Cutlery
All kinds Toilet Waters IN Holiday packages.
Pyers Saches in bulk and in one-oz packages
Magazines the lowest prices either sngy OF
clubs Magazine welcome twelve times year g ASK Us
for copy Subscription Catalogue will show you more
tell here.
And last but not least forget Parker Fountain Pen nakes an
eyer-welcome gift We have them from slO up 10
5000 each.
The purpose this only get you look what we have 10
offer you please have the chance
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-19
FOR SALE.
1000 Sbores Of Miller Trcin
Control Corporation Stock.

The corporation have closed their sub
scription books and are not selling any
more of this stock atany price. They re-
Gently sold at $3.50 per share and stated
that if they sold any more later it would
not be at less than $500 per share. Twill
sell YOU at price that is low, if YOU are
interested. Address p. o. Box 3S5, Ha-
gerstown, Md.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-03-26
Royal Exchange Assurance
OF LONDON.
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons Interested In either OF the estates
hereinafter named:
Alta Probate Court, held at Paris, In and for
the County Of Oxford, on the third TUESDAY o,
nine hundred and twelve The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated, It ID hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given 70 al persons IN.
published three weeks successfully In the OK
ford Democrat, a newspaper published at South
Paris, in said County. thai they may appear Of .
Probate Court to be held at said Paris, on the
third Tuesday Of April, A. d. 1879. at OF the
clock in the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they zee cause.
Greenfield n. Horne late Of Mexico, dc.
ceased; petition for the appointment OF Vivian
G. Horne or some other suitable person - al
ministrator Of the estate Of said deoesssd pre-
George r. Marshall late Of Paris, de.
h. Thayer or some other suitable person % ad.
ministrator Of the estate Of said George =. Mar.
shall presented by Georgia n. Thayer, daughter
and heir.
Daniel Wentworth Late Of Porter, de-
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Everett Wentworth, the executor
therein named.
Joseph y. Benson late Of Sumner, de-
cease (; petition for allowance out OF persona
estate presented BY Sarah A. Benson WIDOW.
wallace Ryerson late Of Paris. deceased
petition for an allowance out OF personal esssts
presented by Esther N. Ryerson, widow.
Charles L. Hslland late Of Bucknsld. de
ceased; petition for license 70 sell and convey
real estate presented BY Frederick T. Dyer, I'd
ministrator.
ADDISON Z. HERRICK. Judge Of said Court.
'' wy ALBERT D. PARK. Resisssr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-03-26
The Dennis Pike Real Estate Agency,
TEL 35-3 NORWAY, NE.
Think This Over.
THIS OFFER SHOULD GAIN THE CONF
DENCE OF THE MOST sKEPTICAL.

We pay for all the medicine used dur.
ing the trial, II our remedy fails to COM
pletely relieve you of constipation. We
take all the risk. You are not obligated
to US in any way whatever, II you accept
our offer. That's mighty broad state
ment, but we mean every word OF 1t.
Could anything be more fair for you?
A most scientific, common.sense treat
ment is Rexall orderlies, which are eaten
like candy. Their active principle Is .
recent scientific discovery that Is odor-
less, colorless, and tssteless; very pro-
nounced, gentle, and pleasant In action,
and particularly agreeable In every way.
This ingredient does not cause diarrhea,
nausea, flatulence, gripping, or other in
convenience. Rexall Orderlies are par
ticularly good for children, aged and DEL
icate persons.
If you suffer from chronic or habitual
constipation, or the associate or depend.
ent chronic ailments, We urge you to try
Rexall orderlies at our risk. Remember,
you can get them in South Paris only at
our store. ~ tablets, 10 cents; SO tablets,
rs cents; 80 tablets, so cents. Sold only
at our store-The Rexall Store. Chas.
d. Howard Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-03-26
About the State.

Lumber operators In the Maine woods
have as a rule finished their work early
in the season.
Portland Lodge, No. l, F. and A. NJ,
the oldest Masonic body in the state,
observed its 150ih anniversary Thurs
day.
Machias is to have an elaborate cole
bration Of the 150th anniversary of the
settlement of the town In 1918. This 10
one of the objects of the Machias Busi-
ness Mems Association just formed.
A man later identified a. C. A. Ware
of Middleboro, Mass, was struck and
killed BY train in Yarmouth Monday
night. He had beensat work in the
woods. Ware was about rs years OF age.
A tree felled by Will Thomas, 80, Of
Oakland, Tuesday, struck a stump in
falling, driving the stump against Mr..
Thomas back and killing him instantly.
Thomas was working at North Belgrade
for w. p. Sawtslle, who with his little
boy witnessed the accident. Thomas
leaves q widow and two children.
NO OOuy VI U mdu iOuuu ho1Oo ~ WV
ice on the river shore four miles below
Bucksport has been identified as that OF
Horatio e. Gross, So years old, well
known resident who was last seen on bis
way across Verona bridge on November
20 last. tits believed that he fell from
the bridge accidentally and was drowned.
The Bangor and Aroostook Railroad
has another of the new gas-electric
motor cars like that purchased last fall.
1t 10 q combination motor and passenger
car with accommodations for about Is
persons and drawing power sufficient
to haul trailer or ordinary day passen-
ger coach. 1t has much the appearance
Of an ordinary coach, except that the
ends are closed and entrance is gained
from the middle. The car received last
fall has been In service between Fort
Kent and Squa Pan and has proved a
most satisfactory addition to the motive
power Of the railroad.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-03-26

sHoRN OF HER CROWN OF BEAUTY,
LOSES IN LOVE AND MARRIAGE.

Hair is certainly most necessary to
woman. Who could love and marry q
bald headed woman? What charms
could one array to offset such 4 disHgure.
ment?
A woman's goal Is usually love and
marriage. Her browning glory is her
hair. The loss of her hair mars her
beauty. happiness, and success. Yet,
right here In south Paris, there are hun
dreds of women who are neglecting or
iDjuring their hair to such an extent that
Il 10 only q matter of time when 1t will
be utterly ruined.
Many women destroy the beauty OF
their hair through thoughtlessness or
ignorance Of certain facts. They use
curling irons over-heated, or TO excess,
which destroys the natural oil Of the
hair, causing 1t to split, break, and come
out. They do not shampoo their hair
often enough, or too often. They use
soaps or preparations which contain
ingredients positively harmful to the
scalp and hair.
As result of such treatment, dsndruff
is created, the hair loosens, loses color,
falls out, and badness commences, un-
less proper and prompt precautions are
taken In time. Then again, microbes
and certain diseases bring about un-
healthy scalp and hair conditions.
Almost any woman may rid herself Of
dandruff and diseased scalp and hair II
she will but use the right remedy. We
have that remedy and We will positively
guarantee that Il will either cure dan
druff and badness or It will not cost the
user anything.
That's a pretty broad statement, but
We will back 1t and prove 1t with onr
own money. We will return your money
IL you do not find that Rexall "93" Hair
Tonic is an entirely satisfactory remedy
that will promote hair growth and over
come scalp and hair troubles; that 1t will
grow hair even on bald heads, unless all
life in the hair roots has been extin-
guished, the follicles closed, aud the
scalp Is glazed and shiny. 1t ge's its
name from the fact that it grew hair In
90 out of 100 cases, where 1t received a
hard, impartial, and practical
test.
We want you to try Rexall "93" Hair
Tonic at our risk. You surely cannot
lose anything by doing so, while you
have everything to gain. You had better
think this over, and then come In and
see US about this offer. You will be
we'll repaid for your visit to our store.
Remember, you can get Rexall Remedies
in this community only at our store
The Rexall Store. Chas. q. Howard
Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-03-26
Died.

In South Paris, March a.. Mrs. Eliza Ann,
wife Of Harrison Farrar, aged "a years.
In Rpmford, March II, David Aineberg, aged
In Andover. March Il, Mrs. selinda tAarston>,
wife Of L. 3. Hall, aged about 60 years:
IN Norway, harohils. Mira. Otto schnuer, aged
50 yeArB.
In Oxford, March Il, Mrs. Msndana Dwinal.
In Lewiston, March u. Mrs. Mary Dudley Of
Norway, aged about Is years.
10 Hiram, March Il, Mrs. Margaret A., wife OF
Orison w. Adams, aged 81 years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-03-26
The Democratic State Convention


As it was the first time in long years
that Democratic convention has met in
this state with the party in power in the
state government, it may be taken for
granted that the state convention of last
Tuesday at Augusta was enthusiastic
and eager. Such 1t in fact was. 1t also
seems to have been in its main features
harmonious, only minor differences be-
ing evident.
Speeches were made by Governor
Plaisted, United States Senators John
son and Gardner. and Congressman Nc
Gillicuddy and Gould.
Delegates to the Democratic national
convention at Baltimore we're chosen. A
resolution favoring the candidacy Of
Hon. Woodrow Wilson for president was
introduced, but was not passed by the
convention, and the delegates 60 with
out instructions.
The delegates chosen were as follows:
First District DR., Charles u. Sleeper, South
Berwick; DIR. Harry A.. Weymouth, ssco;
Stephen Z. Perry. Portland.
Second District; Hon, Obadiah Gardner
iston; Merton L. Kimball, Norway.
Third District: Hon. Charles r. johnson,
wateryille; Hon. William r. Pattangall, Water
Vile; Hon. Samuel W. Gould, Skowhegan.
Fourth District: Col. +. II. Strickland. Ban.
gor; Fred W. Thurlow, Cutler; John 5. WILL
liams, Guilford.
Candidates for presidential electors: DIR. Seth
C.. Gordon, Portland; Hon. Charles w. Mullen,
Bangor; Hon. Melvin p. Frank, Portland; Hon.
Leslie Boynton, Jefferson; Hon; Edgar F. Han.
son, Belfast; Hon. Edward p. Murray, Bangor.
The platform adopted by the conven-
ton "points with pride" at considerable
length at the record made by the Demo-
cratic administration in its fifteen
months, and promises to do almost
everything which could be mentioned
that is desirable in the future; advo-
Gates submitting constitutional amend
msnt providing ~, 600, 900 bond issue
for good roads; favors the development
of water powers for use In Maine ex-
clusively; a public utilities commission
and a state bureau of commerce and
trade; an employers liability law; and
equalization OF taxation. In the matter
of prohibition 1t advocates the submis.
sion of a constitutional amendment ad-
ditional to the prohibitory amendment.
This amendment would provide that the
prohibitory section "shall not apply to
cities, in which the manufacture, sale
and keeping for sale of Intoxicating
liquor may be permitted under such
regulations as the legislature may pro.
vide" and further provides for local
option in towns whenever fifty.one per
cent Of the voters shall petition for 1t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-03-26
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE

No. 300. 5 ACRE VILLAGE FARM 10 South
devoted principally 20 small fruit: Apple. Pear
Grape, Raspberry, Strawberry raising. Cuts
tons No. ] Hay, besides other annual crops
Large poultry house for lbs hens. House ! 1-2
stable, 30x25, tie.up and general storage.
This place will appeal TO one wanting light
village. Price 1850. Come soon.
No. 2e6. WE ARE NOW OFFERING nice
smooth upland farm Of 200 acres, In good nearby
locality and within two miles of railway and
mills; 1.2 mile to school; 45 minutes drive to 8.
Paris. 40 acres smooth clean fields In tillage; 40
acres wood lot; balance pasture and wood. VIII
cut 70 tons hay. Large maple orchard with sap
house, new evaporation, buckets. all complete.
Average yield LIS gallons maple syrup. 500 cords
pulp and hard wood. Barn 3sx60, split stone
cellar, IL foot Inter for % head, silo. hay fork.
sheds, all connected with barn. No better oppor.
tunity to secure nrstclass farm. $4,000.
Easy terms.
No. 227. UPLAND FARM OF lbs ACRES in
Paris, including stock, farming tools and hay,
viz 4 COWS, calves, heifers, moving machine,
rakes, harrows, cultivators and small tools, 80
tons Of hay in harm. Dwelling Of 8 rooms, house
entire buildings 200 apple trees mostly to Bald.
Young nD growth spruce. Never falling water to
buildings. This farm Will carry 70 head ana az q!
machine moving. Telephone service, r. +. d.
and cream collections. An ideal allround farm
Must be seen to be appreciated. Price q. 10000.
The Dennis Pike Real Estate Agency,
Tel. 35-3 NORWAY, NE.