Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-02-05
FACT, FUN 1ND F1NCE.


The japanese have discovered that
few seconds previous to an earthquake the
magnet temporarily loses its power.
They have ingeniously constructed light
frame supporting horseshoe magnet.
beneath which Is n cup of bell-metal; TO
the armalure is attached "A weight, 50 that
upon the magnet becoming paralyzed the
weight drops and, striking the cup, gives
The alarm. Every one in the house then
seeks the open air for safety.
AaUsEMxSr. People should be guard
ed against temptation TO unlawful plea
sures, by furnishing the means ot innocent
ones. In every community there must
be pleasures. relaxations, and means OF
agreeable excitement; and, If innocent
are not furnished. resort will be- had To
criminal. Man was made to enjoy as wei
IL to labor, and the state of society should
be adapted to this principle OF human
nature.
1t is pleasant 10 see refinement pene-
trating into retired homes. The more
piano. the less wolf, the less dirt. The
beautiful should never be- out OF thought.
It is as r;gat that the bread should never
be put upon the table in comely shape
IS that il should be caten.-EmerSoH
AZ. H..o,..,, no -. p,.u Cold ia
every day Becoming OF less consideration
in society. There are so many more rich
men already. and likely 10 be so many
more richer still, that the possession OF
mere wealth will entitle man To no con-
sidera;ion of himself unless accompanied
by some Other more rational claims TO
distinction and respect.
The truest test OF success in life is char
actcr. Has man built up. not n fortune
but well-iiscipined. well.regulated
character? Has he acquired not mere gold
or acres, but virtue, benevolcnce and wis
dom? Is be distinguished, not for his in
gots, but for his philanthrophy? This Is
the only true test Of a man.
When you see man on a moon
light night trying to convince his shadow
that il IS improper to follow a gentleman,
YOU may be sure it Is high time to join
the temperance society.
A youth who starts out in lifa with
m earnest determination To be honest,
upright, faithful to all trusts, punctual,
attentive, and. above all, God.fearing,
has promise Of abundant success.
Though he be without money, or wealthy
friends, he will be sure 10 gain all that he
most desires.
-Teaeher-"Come here, you young
scamp, and get sound spanking"
Scholar-"You hain't got no right to
spank me, and the copy you set says So"
Teaeher-'I should Ike to hear you read
that copy Scholar (reads)-"Let all
the ends thou aimest at be thy country's.'
-Contentment is pearl of great price,
and whoever procures it at the expense
of ten thousand desires, makes wise
and a happy purchase.
Great vices are the proper objects OF
our detestation-smaller faults, of our
pity. but affectation appears to be the on
ly true source of the ridiculous.
-Inquisitivc people are the tunnels
Of conversation they do not take in any
thing for their own use, but merely to
pass it to another.
An old negro woman in New Orleans
bought some queer looking papers, which
she thought were ornaments for the hair,
but which proved TO be species OF sky
rocket. She thought the day of judgment
had come when mischievous urchin set
the fireworks tizzing in her wool.
The first ingredient in conversation
is truth, the next good sense, the third
rood humor, and the fourth wit.
He is happy whose circumstances
suit his temper; but he is more excellent
who can suit his temper to any circunr
stances.
Take heed and beware Of covetous
ness; for mans life consisteth not in
the abundance Of the things which he
possesseth.