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Oxford Democrat., 1915-02-16
Do You Know of a "Real Daughter3'

Mrs. Virgil D. Hilton of North Anson,
Me-, D. A. r. Chairman of Committee
on Real Daughters, desires to locate all
living daughters of Revolutionary SOL
diers. Anyone knowing Of such women
will confer favor By writing Mrs. Hi
ton. The National Society Of the Daugh'
ters of the American Revolution pre-
sents each Real Daughter gold spoon
and gives a pension II 1t is needed. The
oply living Real Daughters now known
In Maine are Mrs. Lydia Wixon of Au-
gusta, Mrs. Sarah Hatch of Portland,
Mrs. Eunice NJ. Jones Of South Freeport,
Mrs. Mary P. Elliott OF Athens and Mrs
Nancy NJ. Warren of Augusta.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-02-16
COLDS ARE OFTEN MOST SERIOUS
STOP POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS

The disregard of cold has often
brought many q regret. The fact Of
sneezing, coughing, or fever should be
warning enough that your system needs
immediate attention. Certainly loss of
sleep is most serious. 1t Is q warning
given by nature. 1t Is a mans duty to
himself to assist by doing his part. Dr..
Kings New Discovery is based on sci
entific analysis of colds. 500. ut your
druggist. Buy q bottle to-day.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-02-16
THE LIVER REGULATES THE BODY
. e,,Ycorou rIupp Nppnc CARH

A SLUGGISH LIVER NEEDS CAhE
Someone has said that people with
chronic liver complaint should be shut up
away from humanity, for they are pessi.
mists and see through "glass darkly."' y"
Why? Because mental states depend
upon physical states. Bilionsness,
headaches, dizzirfess and constipation
disappear after using DR.. Kings New
Life pills. 25c. ct your druggist.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-02-16
TT REALLY DOES RELIEVE RHEU
MATISM.

Everybody who is afflicted with rheu-
matism in any form should by all means
keep q bottle of Sloan's Liniment on
hand. The minute you feel pain or
soreness in joint or muscle, bathe 1t
With Sloan's Liniment. Do not rub 1t.
Sloan's peuetratss almost Immediately
right to the seat of pain, relieving the
hot, tender, swollen feeling and making
the part easy and comfortable. Get q
bottle of Sloan's Liniment for 25 cents
of any druggist and have 1t In the house
against colds, sore and swollen joints,
lumbago, sciatica and like ailments,
Your money back II not satisfied, but 1t
does give almost instant relief. Buy q
bottle to-day.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-02-16

Mothes 0ray's Sweet Powders For Children.
For Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders move and regulate the bowels and are a
pleasant remedy for worms. Used by mothers
for 26 years. They never fail. Atall druggists,
25c. Sample FREE. Address, Allen s. Ohm.
stead, LeEoy, n. Y. 6-S
Oxford Democrat., 1915-02-16

Sleigh for Sale
One triple spring sleigh. Comfortable
to ride in and easy draft, sides of body
and dash reinforced inside. Price S35 If
taken at once, worth $40.
Inquire G. NJ. MERRILL,
z South Paris, Me-.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-02-16
n Mothers Only Knew.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
relieve Feverishness. Headache, bad stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate tne
bowels and destroy worms. They break up
colds in "a hours. Used by mothers for % year..
All druggists, CSC. Sample FREE. Address,
Allen 8. Olmstead, Leroy, MY ~
Oxford Democrat., 1915-02-16
Died..

In Paris, Feb. II, Mrs. Nancy E. Dudley, aged
In Paris. Feb. 70, Fred witham, aged 50 years.
In Buckflsld, Feb. II, Charles A. Chase, aged
81 years.
In Middleboro, Mass. Jan. 2S, Solon Robert.
son, native of Bethel. aged IS years.
In North Woodstock, Feb. 4, Miss Mamie
Jackson.
In Woodstock, Feb. 8, Mrs. Georgia A., wife Of
william S. Davis, aged GA years.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-02-16

Can't look well, eat we'll or feel we'll with i'm
pure blood. Keep the blood pure with Burdock
blood Bitters. Eat simply, take exercise, keep
clesS and good health Is pretty sure to follow.
q. 90 bottle.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-02-16

Don't use harsh physics. The reaction weak
ems the bowels, leads to chronic constipation.
Get Doan's Regulets. They operate easily. s5c
at all stores.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-02-16

For any pain, burn. scald or bruise, apply Dr.
Thomas' Eclectic TOil-she household remedy,
Two sises sc and Soc all drug stores.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-02-16

Hives. eczema, Itch or salt rheum sets you
crazy. Can't bear the touch Of your clothing
Dosn's Ointment IL fine for skin itching. All
druggists sell Is, 600 box.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-02-16

score. n. H. .. 81 WestDTOok SUMMARY of'
Baskets from floor, Sanderson 8, Haskell 3, shep'
Goals from fouls. Smith out Of IL; Chase out
of L. Time of halves 90 minutes. Referee and
umpire, Fuller and Farnum, alternating.
The game at the Opera House next
Friday evening will be with Winthrop
High. Little seems to be known about
the strength of this team but in recent
years Winthrop has established areputa-
tion in basket ball by having some fine
teams.
The prospect of Westbrook Highs
coming to Norway to play over the pro-
tested game does not seem to be as good
as it was. The value of that teams ser.
vices has taken a sudden jump, and they
are asking for guarantee Of sixty-tve
dollars more than they received for COM
ing here to play before. The Norway
management has offered them five times
as much money to come again as they
received on their first trip, but beyond
this sum they refuse to 60, feeling that
Westbrook is playing the money end OF
the argument simply as an excuse for
not coming. If Westbrook will be rea-
sonable Norway will be glad to meet
them more than half way, otherwise the
matter will probably be dropped and the
game scheduled to be played at West.
brook on Feb. 9th will be cancelled.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-02-16
INLAND Fisheries and Game

Inland Fisheries and Game
The Committee on Inland Fisheries ana Game
will give public hearing In Its loom at the eIa'e
House, in Augusta, as follows:
On Wednesday, Feb. ", at , p. n.
On No. 81, an act to prohibit the digging out OF
fox dens.
On No. 20, an act to provide for closed time
on bull moose.
On No. %, an act to provide for resident
hunters license. with petitions for same
On Wednesday, Feb. 34th, at p. n.
On No. 81, petition of A. W. Walker and is
others, citizens Of oxford county, asking Tor
additional restrictions upon hshing IN shagg,
Abbott and Little Concord Ponds, in the towns
of Woodstock and'Sumner, Oxford County.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-02-16
Legislative Hearings.
Tuesday, Feb. I6, 1915, at \ p. NJ.

judiciary.
The Committee on judiciary will give puDllc
hearings In its room at the State House, In Au'
gusta, Us follows:
Oxford Democrat., 1915-02-16

An uextra gala day was enjoyed by the
Western Avenue Club on Friday, the
18th, Lincoln's birthday, when Mrs. An
derson entertained with an afternoon OF
sociability aud an elegant supper.
and some Of the honorary members.
Twelve sat down to the beautifully dec
GRATED long table where Mrs. Anderson,
assisted by Mrs. Ordwsy. served lobster
salad, hot rolls, and many other good
things.
Last Thursday seems to have been
woman suffrage day everywhere. At the
bigh school a debate was held in the
assembly room in the afternoon as par,
of the English work under Mrs. Rankin
Six of the senior girls were the disput
ants. those on the affirm ative being
Misses Mary Cummings, Dorothy Wigh
and Airline Crocker. and on the negative
Misses Gertrude Curtis, Ida Lowell anc
Laura Adkins. The other three teachers
acted as judges, and on the merits OF the
arguments gave the decision to tn'
Affirmative.
About the most exciting happening o.
the past ten days has been the putting
of watchers on the Grand Trunk rail
road bridge south Of the village. Ihi'
Is done to guard against the possibilit!
of any attempt TO damage the bridge D!
either responsible or irresponsible enc
miles of England. Not only is the Crane
Trunk Canadian road, but as Is vel
known horses for the war zone are be'ne
shipped over IL, II not other war materl
al. 1t is said that the Grand Trunk ba
six hundred or more men guarding III
bridges, so they may not be attacked a
the bridge at Vanceboro was. At tn
bridge here a small house has beeI
built for the use of the watchmen, AM
one man is regularly duty during tn
day and two at night. The men nov
Employed are Merton A. Millett, w. l.
Libby and c. w. Kimball.
Oxford Democrat., 1915-02-16

House Tuesday evening. Feo. $50, anu
are irving hard to make the affair q
pleasant occasion. A large number
have already announced their intentions
of going in costume. Ice cream will be
served at intermission. Music by
Shaw's orchestra and car for Paris after
the ball. Gallery seats 60 on sale at
Stones next Thursday morning at eight
o'clock.
Norway Lodge, l. o. o. F., will work
the third degree at it's meeting Tuesday
evening of this week, at which time
members of Mica Lodge will be present
and refreshments will be served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Young of Auburn
were the weekend guests OF Mrs
Young's mother, Mrs. Boynton.
DR.. Bradbury gave a very interesting
talk on his work In Germany at the
meeting of Norway Grange Saturday
afternoon.
The Democ rats held their caucus tt
nominate candidates for town election q,
the Opera house Saturday afternoon
As members of the board of selectmer
they nominated George W. Carter, d
Arthur Robbins and Earlo Barker. Theil
Ca0Ql08to IOE lOWu CiCEA 10 SsUA ~AN"
for town treasurer z. n. SWEET, tol
truant officer Horace Sanborn and To-
town agent Fred W. Sanborn.
A very pretty affair was the shove
given Miss Jennie Mann at the home o
Miss Tessa Thibodeau Saturday evening
A miniature post Office had been ar
ranged In which was found mail for al
present, the letters for all bot Miss Mani
containing valentine verses. For mis-
Mann there was large amount OF parce
post matter, each package properly tiet
and stamped, among which there wer
many useful and very acceptable pres
ents. Over the table where the refresh
I meuts were served was large kswpie
while smaller ones were used In an eftec
i've manner about the table. The plac
cards were made of three small heart
). tied With ribbon. and the favors contain
:. cd the after dinner mints. The men
Oxford Democrat., 1915-02-16
Sleigh for Sale

7.l0
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thorough search through all the vol.
canic regions OF Western America be-
fore he settled down to experiment
with chemical combinations. He
stopped at Ciryne, leaving Sullivan. and
visited with his mother a few min
utes before he left for the South.
Some irresistible power drew him
toward the Garden OF Eden.
lie landed once more on that beauti.
full carpet OF green.
He drank once more from the crys-
tai lake and started on his search
The blush smoke from a distant
volcano attracted his attention. He
neared the active giant. circled over
it, then went toward the southeast,
where n new marvel OF nature called
him
Enclosed by rugged mountains like
the Garden OF Eden. but n hundred
times larger, stretched a green, fertile
valley. From the height at which he
was flying it looked like an enormous
basin. with a large cone of almost per
feet shape looming high In the center.
1t was an ideal volcano, but instead of
smoke steam was pouring from it's
mouth. and on it's sides and around
the base several geysers spouted hun
dreds OF feet into the air.
The valley evidently was inhabited,
as it was highly cultivated. and towns
and villages were seen. Napoleon few
toward the steaming giant and circled
around it, lower and lower, until. by
chance. liquid from one OF the gey-
sers touched the Eagles wing.
The aerodrOmone shuddered and the
two wings came together with a shock
and stuck. The machine fell down
helplessly, like crippled bird.
II had come quickly. yet Napoleon
had the presence Of mind to turn the
tail rudder to break the fall He did
not know whether he was falling TO
his doom or not; still he shouted ex-
citedly: Il have found it,"
The machine crashed into the
marshy ground with terrific force. The
man in it was hurled against the wall
He slid down into a motionless heap.
His eyes were closed. and the right
side OF his head was bleeding from
contact with the sharp corner OF the
bench.
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CHAPTER Xxx.
Queen OF the Air

few days after Napoleon's visit
10 Berlin the chancellor related to the
Princess Schomburg Lithow his con.
versation with the president of the
peace committee.
My dear count" remarked the
beautiful Rositta disagreeably, you
are getting old; you should retire from
diplomatic service altogether"
The chancellor took the rebuke as
n joke. ROSETTA had become undisci-
plined lately. and said what she would.
What do you mean by that?"
What do | mean? Can't you see
Napoleon Edison's diplomacy? Don't
you realize that you gave him all the
information he wanted? AS said, #
is time for you to retire and give your
place to one who is clever enough to
take care OF it."
Our opinions differ somewhat
princess. Personally. am rather
scrupulous"
She laughed, and all at once turned
into a different being.
Don't take my talk seriously. !
am nervous"
This is a hint to your friend that
he may leave?"
THAT thought of yours is sufficient
ly diplomatic. Stay. Count Duprel is
coming. and me will want to talk to
YOU"
At almost the same moment Santos
entered. The little man was trans
formed. His sturdy, round figure had
become thin. His whole being ex
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two inches from the edge to form the
ruffie about the face. At a distance
OF less than an inch group OF three
Is run in and a second group of four
tthe last row on the edge OF the rib
bonn draws it up to form the crown
This cap Is trimmed with narrow
black velvet ribbon, which in turn is
ornamented with tiny ribbon flowers.
sewed fat to its surface.
The cap at the left is a familiar de.
sign of lace and ribbon. II is made i'm
pale yellow with cream colored lace.
over the bow at the front cluster
OF miniature apples, made of ribbon.
In yellow. coral pink and light blue.
takes the place of the usual little flow.
ers, with striHngly good and original
effect JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
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SILK suits

There are many women who. when
appearing upon the street In the day
time, must have a coat suit in order
to feel well dressed OF course. the
cloth suit is too warm when the Their
mometer scars high. so a substitute
must be provided. II is for this reason
that the silk suits have been launched
forth so profusoly. Shantung, pongee
and faille are the favored materials for
these suits, and in some cases the six
10 combined with cloth-not enough to
add warmth, but just SUFFICIENT to
make Dovel and stunning suit
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For nifty years the continent OF North
america has been isolated from the rest
of tie world by Trays. the invention OF
Hsn-libal Prudent. president OF the united
government. y message from Count Won
Wcrdenstein. chancellor OF Germany that
ne has succeeded in penetrating the rays
hastens the death OF Prudent. Dying. he
warns his daughter Astra that foreign in
'Vasion is now certain. Astra succeeds her
father president. Napoleon Edison. "a
FORMER pupil OF Prudents. offers TO assist
Astra and hints at new discoveries which
will make North America imprcgnable. a
man giving the name of Chevalier iii
Leon offers Werdenstein the secret OF
making gold I'm return for European dis
armament. The chevalier Is made pris-
, oner. Countess Rosiny. a spy. becomes a
prisoner in the hope or discovering oil
3-aen's secret She falls i'm love with him
and agrees to join him i'm an attempt to
escape BY the use of rockets he i, sum m
capes and sends message to Astra
which reveals the fact that he Is Napo-
leon Edison. He warns Astra that the
consolidated fleets Of Europe have sailed
10 invade America H calls on Astra the
following night and explains his plans for
defense BY the use of acroplanes made
OF new substance which Is tndestrucu-
Die ne expects to annihilate the European
forces. He delivers note to Won Wer-
denstein on his flagship demanding i'm
mediate withdrawal. He is attacked and;
aeroplanes. forces Won Werdenstein TO
agree to universal disarmament. The
countess, who has remained I'm America
as a guest of Astra, receives an otter
from Won Werdenstcin Of the principal
ity OF Schomburg- Lithow IN return lot
Santos 40 in search OF new deposits OF
the remarkable substance. cirynith. They
ind 1t on the estate OF Schomburg- ldth-
ow. The countess gets Santos into her
clutches She promises to reveal Ed
Bon's secret as soon as Won Wcrdenstein
turns over the Schomburg- Lithow estate
10 her on the day Of the wedding OF
Astra and Edison the countess and Santos
Zee the country Santos perfects ma
chine is made count and marries the
countess. now princess OF Schomburg--
Lithow Edison finds new deposit or
ctrynith and builds a new fleet OF ait-
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IL the cheapest and best security .
man can buy. II saves him from worry
perhaps from ruin and his family from
wait The rates are not very high
VIII be pleased to give them to any
one who viii come in and talk the mat
yer over Only safe companies repre-
ssented. 7. T. McDougal, Ceredo. w
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minating in small points over the
hand. The lace is repeated in the
skirt in a pointed yoke, to which a
f1ounce OF muslin is set. Following
the outlines of the yoke this flounce
forms point at the back and front.
Two similar fiounces below it are set
on to foundation skirt, and they also
form a point at back and front. The
fourth founce is set to the bottom OF
the underskirt, which is cut with a
decided flare. The flounces emphasize
the skirts flare. and thin materials
like organdie look wonderfully pretty
made in this way.
A good and simple model for a
dance frock is shown in the picture
1t is made of messaline satin and ad.
justed TO the waist with shirrings over
cable cord. The bodice is of chiffon
and velvet. Nothing looks as well
with the dance frock as a lace petit
coat as fluffy and dainty as it is pos
sible to make l..
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When one watches the dancers at
the dinner or club dance 1t is hard to
decide upon the most attractive gown
or to pronounce judgment that will
not straightway be contradicted.
Dance frocks are so varied in design
that this variety adds a pleasure to
those already falling to the lot Of the
onlooker.
But certain of the styles possess
unusual fascination. Among them the
gowns made Of lace or net fiounces
over understands OF silk never fail of
admiration.
In nearly all dancing gowns the
waist line is high, the bodice very
simple. and the arms uncovered.
But not all the pretty frocks are
sleeveless A lowered chiffon. made
with flaring skirt. is worn with a
tafeta bodice having a square neck
and elbow sleeves. These are finished
with wide lace frills The bodice
ends cross at the front in surplice
fashion and lasten at the sides under
rosettes. The bodice is extended into
point at he front reaching below
the waist line, and needs no girdle to
be worn with it.
Points are not to be lost sight of
in any of this seasons apparel. An
other effective dress has a plain
bodice of lace with long sleeves ter
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Usually bOudOir caps are fascinating
little headdresses made OF lace and
trimmed with ribbon or other little
coquetries Of decoration. Here are
some OF the new ones made Of ribbons
and trimmed with other ribbons or
with lace This reversal of the usual
order OF things has resulted i'm caps
that have lost nothing in beauty They
have just one advantage over the
lace caps they cover up certain little
sins OF omission fin the matter Of hair
dressing Thus they ingratiatc them
selves with the fair wearer who hest.
tates I'm choosing between the cap Of
ribbon and the cap Of lace.
All the light coiors i'm satin mes
saline and other lightweight, high-lus-
ter ribbons arc used to make these
lovely accessories OF dress. but just
now rose pink and pale yellow are hav-
Ing a remarkable vogue Some people
can't wear either OF them. and many
designs are made up in light blue. a
few In heliotrope and I'm cream white
and an occasional one in pale green.
Almost everyone can wear certain
shades or unts OF blue. and people
who have never experimental with
yellow may discover it's becoming
ness.
A wide rose-pink ribbon IS used for
the cap at the right II Is shaped TO
the head by means of shirred pin
tucks. The first row IS run IN about
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Edison movements closer $50 have
the aerJdromouae and wh, Wouldn't
it b. "a good plan 90 send or one or
two 20 spy or HING
What car Doc dog" Has lositta's
scornful answer 1r he cannot got any
ciryuith2 Very likely he has been
searching for Il new deposit but can
not find any"
I only hope your suppOsiuOu is
true. but J fear him What do you
think. Count Duprcl?"
The count only shrugged his shoul
dors and Jet Rositta answer.
we are not afraid Of him, and W.
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SYNOPSIS.

copyright, 1918. by w. g. Cha pman in the United
States and Grcat Britain
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CHAPTER xIx-coptinued

The count could not quite under
stand whether Napoleon meant just
what he said or whether he was a
more accomplished diplomat than ne
believed him TO be.
My main object in coming to you
IS another matter | had a friend In
@E=y employment in the capacity of
manager Of the manufacturing OF aero
dromes. He is a very clever mechan-
lcal and electrical engineer, by the
name of Santos Duprel. He has left
me very mysteriously, and in the com
pany of the Countess Rosiny. OF
course, DupreI knew all the secrets
of my aerodromones, and he could cas-
fly betray them. I'm fact, manufacture
aerodromones on his own account.
wish ] could find out his whereabouts.
az ] have a few words to say to him
7 know that the Countess Rosiny re
turned to Germany, and since Duprel
is with her I believed that you
through your excellent secret service.
would know where he is. ! heard that
Duprel had some connection with the
Princess Rositta of Schomburg
Lithow"
THE countess, or rather the prin-
cess, is at present on her Italian es-
tate, at the Lago di Maggiore No
doubt she could give information in
regard to the man. But I will, myself.
order investigation at once"
His hesitating answer told Napo-
leon plainly that the count was still in
doubt, that their preparations were
not yet complete. He said:
Il am obliged 10 You for your kind
ness, and you may be sure that, should
the time ever come when your excel
Iency needs anything from me- you
will find me ready 70 render you as
distance"
This finished the formal part OF the
visit and they talked a short time on
ordinary topics Then Napoleon in.
vited the count 20 have ride IN his
aorOdromone
THAT will be treat I have been
longing for ride in one" The coun,
evidently accepted the invitation with
genuine pleasure. These two men
were Entagonistic. but not enemies
Their principles were different. that
was all. They ascended and at Eapo
Icons glance Sullivan opened the door
and the count was courteously ush
cred to the comfortable cabin Sulll
van was ~ the wheel and the bird
few a few thousand feet over the
town. going slowly. so that the count
could appreciate the easy flight Ma
roleon sat by him explaining the
mechanism in simple language
When the count aligbted or his owl
roof he shook Napcicous hand warm
~ and said I Wish. my dear SIR. that
we we're governed by the came deals
- would like sou for "a friend
~The time may GONE when we viii
eAve the same ideals" commented Ma
paeon. The Eagle few away and van
fshed from sight
Napoleon spent few hours in the
,.apifaI attending 20 COMMITTEE affairs
sna the next morning left again His
Enowledge Of chemistry told him that
there should be some natural means
OF removing the highly DEVELOPED mag
etIc quality from cirynith and thu.
nable ono MACHINE 70 gain control OIL
49, other He decided 70 make &
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Attractive Dress.

Make the bodice of your crepe de
chine dress of lowered design and the
skirt of the plain. then trim the bot
tom of the skirt with the lowered ma.
terial and you will have a most at
tractive dress