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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-18
Our 0lio.
The Mansion We Dec upy.

For what else, after all, is the flesh and
bone structure we inhabit but our man
sion? II is very extraordinary edilice
sometimes beautiful beyond description;
but not poorly to look upon when the
outer covering is removed, and tho beams
and nfters are exposed. The human
skeleton is the greatest Of all maryels ia
the way Of mechanic art, and yet it is not
attractive to the eye. This, however, may
be attributed TO the law of association.
There is great deal going on in this
habitation over which the tenant has no
direct control. II has its cooking apart
ments, in which, without any action on
his part, all sorts Of articles are in process
of manufacture--tissues Of wonderful tex
ture and fnenass, solid beams, and rafters,
and arches Of bone, hinges, bolts, escape
ments, valves, springs, flexible cords, and
bands, and ligaments, capable Of bearing
an enormous strain, all made out Of the
raw material; and in the most finished
workmanlike manner. Every principle in
mechanics which science has discovered
seems to have been anticipated in the
workshops Of the human frame. 1t also
has its laboratories where salts, acids, aka
lies, and numberless other substances act
upon each other, in strict accordance with
the laws Of modern chemistry; gases are
resolved into fluids, and fluids into solids,
and then the solids are restored to their
original molecules; brilliant hues are ex.
tracted from metals, to color the blood and
give charm to the eyes; and even the
elixir Of life, after which the old alchemists
toiled so long and so vainly, is evolved in
the processes Of transmutation that are
going on there. OF these departments, as
We have already said, the occupant of the
house has no immediate control. His
presence is indeed indispensable, for the
moment that he moves away everything
that is going on there ceases-the work
shops are quiet, the fires 60 out in the
laboratory, the batteries and engines be-
come useless but, as long as he remains,
all the mechanical and chemical processes
will go on, in some fashion, in spite Of
him. But it is possible for him to disturb
the orderly working of things by his folly
or neglect He may Withhold the proper
supplies, and let the fire burn so low as ia
impede the action of the machine or he
may introduce violent inAammables, tha,
subject it to strain which it cannot bear.
What multitudes of people there are who
seem to forget that their welfare is con.
tingent upon the care they take of the
house in which they live. They are
bound to keep it in good repair, or they
may forfeit their lease. If they allow the
timbers to rot, the whole structure may
suddenly tumble about their ears. If they
permit vermin and filth to accumulate on
the premises, it will breed malaria and
make the building uninhabitable.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-18


MEDICAL Properties or EGGS. The
white Of an egg has proved Of late tho
most ef6cacious remedy for burns. Seven
or eight successive applications Of this
substance soothe pain, and efIectually
exclude the burn from the air. This
simple remedy seems to be preferable 70
collodion or even cotton. Extraordinary
stories are told Of the healing qualities Of
q new oil which is easily made from tha
yolk Of hens eggs. The eggs are first
boiled hard, and the yolks arc then 70.
moved, crushed and placed over fire,
where they are carefully stirred until the
whole substance Is just on the point Of
catching FIRE, when the oil separates and
may be poured of. One yolk win yield
nearly two teaspoonfuls Of oil. Il Is in
general use among The eolonists Of South
Russia as means Of curing cuts, bruises
and scratches.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-18

ARTEsIAH WELLs.-The Philadelphia
Times publishes an interesting letter show
ing that the water Of artesian wells Is not
Ct to drink. There is an artesian well az
at Reading 1000 feet deep, costing s22,-
600, which contains forty-seven grains Of
epson salt to the gallon. An artesian well
at Fifth and Cherry streets, Philadelphia,
contains li6 grains Of foreign matter 10
the gallon, and can only be used 70 con.
dense steam for the boiler. An art esiail
well in South street furnishes water not
fit for steam. AT Seventh street and Pas
syunk road there are two artesian wells,
each 100 feet deep, but the water Of both
is 50 impure that itscan only be used for
condensing The wate, at the wen at the
Continental Hotel is not pure. AtLouis.
vile there is well 2,64s fset deep, one
in St. Louis 2,Ose feet deep, oss in South
Bend, and one in Terre Haute, ,Nbut the
water Of them all is imprsgnate6 with
minerals, and fit only for medicinal tses.
At Atlantic City number Of wells have,
been bored in the hope Of getting pure
water, bat not one yields water ct for
household use
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-18

discovered three or four ponds worth In
value Of these keepsakes which had found
shelter about her person. Doubtless the
native ladies, Kho were aware Of this
Eastern renewa 81 the Danae shower, had
prepared themselves to catch q good many
Of the pretty pieces by arrangement Of the
drapery about their ample persons. The
effect was splendid at the entree Of the
bridal train, owing to the magniHcance Of
the saloon, draped III white satin and gold,
garnished with orange blossoms and roses,
and glitiering with innumerabls lights.
On an elevated dais were placed three
large throne chairs, in white satin also,
and on these sat the queen mother, the
bride and the mother Of the bride. The
brides dress was a marvel Of millinery,
and most probably the work Of Worth, the
famous man-milliner Of Paris, for il was
thoroughly Partisan in all its details, with
some exaggerations, composed Of white
satin, an cverdress of the finest point lace,
and train Eve asetrees long, held up BY
white slaves richly dressed. The eorsaee
was entirely covered with diamonds, and
the under-skirt looped up by bouquets
composed Of diamonds. On her head she
wore diadem Of dismonds also. The
cost Of this costume was enormous, for
tune in itself Once seated, she received
the fluctuations of the royal ladies' and dis
tinguished guests; and after short time
returned to her own apartments ia the
same way and with the same formalities
as when she entered. The invited guests
then descended the stairs to the frst sa-
loon, where refreshments awaited them,
then retired, and the ceremony was over
The other princesses were also superbly
dressed, to the value Of thirty thousand
francs each for robes and lace alone. All
of these grand toilets were 10 European
fashion. The wedding gifts we're equally
splendid and costly. The only thing
wanting was the presence Of the opposite
sex, jealousy excluded from this fets, as
customary. Yet even this barrier the
khediye had the hardihood to break down,
to the wonder of the Egyptian world, 10
the wedding dinner he subsequently gave
to his sons and daughters on the occasion
of their quadruple marriage; for on this
occasion he commanded all the brides to
appear at the table unveiled in the pres.
enee Of their brothers-in-law--an unheard
Of innovation which made great bruit at
Cairo and at COnstantinople. Nay, more
he also insisted that bis three sons and
son-in-law should continue to be each the
husband Of one wife only--an equally sig.
nifcant step in the same direction. In
every way he is striving to break down
the old barriers with which custom, strou-
ger than law in the East, has 50 long
hedged in woman throughout the Ottoman
dominions.
HIS boldest innovation, in social way,
has been to allow his sons, the heir appa.
rent and his brothers, to attend the dance
at European balls; while his great efforts
to educate the female rortion of his eub-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-18

As soon as the baby's teething begins,
the romance Of married life ceases. No
woman can feel any sentiment for a man
who travels around in his night shirt Of a
hot summers eve with squalling infant
dangling over his shoulder. II Is then
that she stops calling him darling" and
descends to such commonplace observa-
tions as aJohn Campfire, be careful how
you hold that baby"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-18

He that loses his conscience has moth
ing loft that is worth keeping. Therefore
be sure you look at that And in the
next place look to your health; and if you
have il, praise God and value it next to
good conscience, for health is the second
blessing that we mortals are capable Of, a
blessing that money cannot buy; therefore
value i aud be thankful for il.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-18

Never write on subject without hav-
ing first read yourself fun on ii and never
read on a subject till you have thought
yourself hungry on i'll Richter.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-18

The difference between perseverance, and
obstinancy is, that one often comes from !
strong will, and the Other from strong
won't
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-18

We ought not to judge mems merits BY
the y qualifications, but by the use they
make Of them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-18

Worth begeis in base minds envy; IN
great soals, emulation.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-04-15
MISS HELEN.

1t was wild, sequestered SPOT,
On bank OF the Bots Doree,
Whose rushing waters tarrsed not
In their race for st. Louis Bay.
ana there sat by the side of the yellow stream
A fisherman, bearded and broad OF beam;
Ana he angled for perch. with skill supreme,
Inc whole OF that summers day.
The fish were shy. or the bait was stale,
Or the water too muddy, ween,
For never perch tapped his slivery tail
On the bank where the fisher was seen
That here in the depths of the broad bavo
MAS perch, or pike, or pompano,
Or garnsh pesrly green.
AS the yellow sun was going down.
To the sound OF the marsh hens cry.
Inc nsnerman's brow was marked with a frown
And his broad breast heaved with a sigh:
For his hook was fast in a hidden crag
a waieflogeed Dough. or the root OF a flag,
Such as wave where the maids lie.
To his feet arose that fisher brave
That fisherman broa1 of bsam-
And, with delicate care, essayed save
His dipsy and hook from the stream.
Twas delicate care and delicate touch.
But mo e han a lit e was much too much;
jerk too many, pull too strong,
And prone on his back he lay, along
With p lckly prongs OF cactus plants,
That pierced The linen OF blouse and pants
III band and body, and seam.
Did he rave and tear his shaggy hair,
As men are won't 10 do?
This I. hermsn-d he curse and swear
Dntl the air turned blue?
Ear rom 1t. One brawny hand he laid
On MS poit side, where many a blade
OF cactus had gone through;
The other he slowly raised aloft
As he heaved a heavy sigh,
And Then. in accents sal and soft,
"Helen Blazes!" heard him cry
How sweet, methought, is the love that quelis
The evil passion that rises and swells
Within the troubled soul,
When pain exciteS the wicked swear.
Or disappointment, coins, or core,
Leave woe, instead of comfort there,
And misery holds control!
Sweet Helen! Nay thine influence
Bide ever with him thas:
Thy spirit soothe the rage intenfe
That prompts the spoken cuss;
For men will rage. and men will swear,
And carry on, aud rip and tear,
And break the deca ogue everywhere,
II thou, dear woman, be not there
To cou useI and To keep them clear
Fittings Ubiquitous.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-04-15

which 1t should apologize In support Of
MS position. he cited the case OF Stark
weather. who had voted for the force bill
and other administration measures, and
VINO was the only republican reelected. As
10 the general political outlook, the Senator
encouraged his partisan friends with ex-
pressions of good cheer. While he has hopes,
however, he will not lal 10 see that tn
powder Is kept dry for the coming cam psieu.
On the third term, the senator had but little
10 say and that little Unauthorized by tie
powers that be. He had this to say. how
ever, on his own responsibility: He did not
believe that Gen. Grant would, under any
circumstances or for any consideration, con-
sent to have his name go before the conven-
ton and the people as
CANDIDATE FOR THE THIRD TERM.
In speaking the time and place of holding
the next republican national nominating
convention, he said the exec.
utive committee had not as
yet decided, though Indianapolis and
Cincinnati had been mentioned as the
place. The senator assured his friends
that he would remain in the city for some
time now and renew his old acquaintances,
and expressed regret that he had been abb
sent so much during the last two or three
years. In response to interrogatories about
his health, he said he had not felt so well
- .J CARS anu lis appearance WOOlQ
seem To bear him out in this asser-
ton. He left last afternoon for
Cenierville to attend the bedside of a very
sick br Their. When he shall have returned.
the family will resume their residence at
North Pennsylvania and New York streets
where they will be at home" 1t NAV in
terest and instruct, in tnis connection. to
announce that Mrs. Morton is rapidly re-
covering her health, and viii soon be glad
to greet their friends and acquaintance.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-04-15

HE DIDN'T CARE DAMN
for Henry Ward Beecher or any other man on
earth, that they were going TO be published.
The following letter was shown to the witness:
SUNDAY MORNING, June !. 1873.
MY DEAR FRANK:-Ths whole earth Is tran
auil and the heaven is serene as beits one who
no hing Saturday. My head was confused, but
a good sleep has made it like a crystal. have
determined TO make no more resistance. TneO-
dOres temperament is such that the future. even
worthless filled with abrupt charges, and rem
dering me liable at any hour to be Obliged to
Stuify all tie devices by which we have saved
ourselves. IL Is only fair that he should know
that the publication of the card which he pro-
poses We uld leave him far worse off than before.
The agreement was made after my letter through
YOU was written. He had it year. He had
condoned his wife's fault. lie had enjoined
solemnity, not to bstray his wife nor leave his
children 10 a blight. 1 had Joined in the pur-
pose. Then this settlement was made and
signed by him. 1t was not my making. He re-
vised his part so that 1t should wholly suit him
and signed 1t. 1t stood unquestioned and UNI
blamed for more than year. Then IL was pub
| lished. Nothing but that which he
did in private when made public
excited him to fury, and he charles me a.
making him appear as one graclously pardoned
by me. 1t was his own deliberate act, with
which / was perfectly content I'LL Others
saw It. Then he charges grleNlous wrong
on me. My mind is clear; am
public a statement that shall bear the light OF
/ the judgment DAY. God will Iake care of me
| when look on earth II Is a deep night. When
/ l look to the heavens above l see morning
/ breaking. But oh, that / could put IN golden
| fidelity. You disinterested GODS comforters
II is such as you that renew q waning friend
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-26
NUMBER 2.
4 Uboie Dojj 10 do Nothing.

eli could havon whole day 10 do moth
ing-no work. and no lessons, only play
all day. should be happy said little
Bessie
q" To day s1al be yours" said her
mother. "You may play as much as you
please; and will not give yon any
work, no matter how much you may
want it,.
/ Bessie laughed at the idea Of wishing
Tor work. and ran oul 10 play.
She was swinging on the gale
hen the children passed 10 school; aud
they enyied her Tor having no lessons
When they were gone. she olimaed-into 4
cherry tree, and picked . lapiul Tor pies;
but when she carried them u, her moth.
er said
That is work, Bessie. Don't you
remember you cried yesterday because !
wished you o pick cherries lor ihe pud-
ding You may taae lhcm aNay No
work to-day, you know
And The liltle girl wcn, away rather out
OF humor. She got her doll, and played
with it Il while. but was soon tircd. She
tried all her toys; bat they didn't seem
to please her any better. She came back
and watched hel mother who vas she'll
ins peas.
"lIayn't help YOU, m9..e'' she
asked.
mo, Bessie; this isn't play.
Bessie went into the garden again, AM
leaned over The fence, watching the duck
aud geese in the pond. Soon She heard
her mother setting the laD.e fot dinner.
Bessie was quite cheerful during the meal
but when il was over, and her father
away, she sail YEARLY:
Mother, you don't know how tined
am OF doing nothing you would only
let me wind your cotton, or put your
workbox in order. or even sew at that
liresomo patchwork. | would be so
glad
Il can't little daughter, because
said [ would not give YOU any work to-
day. But YOU may find some Ior Your
self, il you can So Bessie hunted up
4 pile OF old stockings. aud began TO
mend them; lor she could darn very
neatly. Her face grew brighter and she
presently said
Mother, why DO people get tired OF
play
because Tod did not mean US to be
idle. His command is, Six days shalt
thou labor He has given all OF US
work TO do, and has made Us so that un'
less we do Just the very work that he
gives us we can't be happy. lie has
very hard work who has nothing to do"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-26
JVife's Commandments.

Thou shalt have no other wife but me,
nor shalt thou in thy sleep dream OF
other women.
Thou shalt not take into thy house any
beautiful, sly, brazen image OF servant
girl to make love to when my back is
turned for am Jealous wife.
Honor thy wifes father and mother
wear a smile when they meet thee.
Thou shalt not be behind thy neighbor
but oulshine him in dressing thy wife and
babies.
Thou shalt let lby wife have the last
word in every row.
Thou shalt not get drunk. or 60 TO bed
with Thy boots on
Thou shalt not say nice words TO other
ladies' in my presence, nor praise them
in my priyacy-remember am Jealous
wife.
Thou shalt not stay out after nine
o'clock al night, or snore at my side, o.
kick in thy sleep.
Remember, on thou Benedict. these
commandments and keep them holy, for
they are the law and the gospel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-26

-"Digby, will you take some OF this
butler?" THANK you, marm, belong
to the temperance socieiy-cant take
any thing strong" said Digby.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-26
The Old Rel Cent.

As the old ''red cent has now passed
out OF use, and. except rarely, out OF
sight. like the "old oaien bucket" IFS
history is a matter ol sufficient interest
for preservation. The cent was irst pro
posed by Robert Morris, the great hnan-
cier OF the revolution. and was named by
jefferson two years after. 1t began TO
make its appearance from the mint IN
1872. Ii bore the head OF Washington
on one side, aud thirteen links on the
other The French revolution soon Gre
ated rage fol- French ideas in America.
which put on the. cent. instead OF the
head OF Washington, the head OF the
Goddess of Liberly-a French liberty,
with neck thrust forward and flowing
locks. Tne chain on the reverse side was
displaced by the olive wreath OF peace;
but the French liberty was shortlived.
and so was her portrait or our cent. The
next head or figure that succeeded this
the staid, classic dame, with a iillet round
her hair-came into fashion about thirty
or forty years ago,and her fnely.chiseled
Grecian features have been but slightly
altered by the lapse OF time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-26
3flisttllanp.
Jessie.

Jessie i both young aud fair,
Dewy eyes and sunny hair;
sunny hair and dcwy eyes
Arc no, where her beauty iies.
Jessie is both fond and true,
Heart OF gold and viii OF ycw;
wiz of ycw and heart Of gold
>ull her charms are scarcely told,
Ir she yet remain unsung,
Pretty, constant, doclle, young,
Wha. remains not here complied
Jcssic j. liiile child
st. Nicholas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-26

ANDREW JACgsON's DINNER. Many
years ago, when David Crockett was
member of Congress. and had returned
to his constituents after his first session, a
'nation'' oil them surrounded him one
day, and began 10 interrogate him about
Washington.
What time do they dine at Washing
ton, Colonel?n asked one.
Why" said he. common people,
such as you here. get their dinners at one
O'Clock, but the gentry and big ms dine
at three. As Tor the Repre- sentatives, we
dine at four and the ariStocracy and the
Senate, they don't get their victuals I'LL
live"
We'll. when does the President
foddeI?n asked another.
"Old Hickory exclaimed the Colonel,
attempting te appoint time in accord
ance with the dignity OF The station -
cold Hickory reH H. d0at dinc MI nft
day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-26
0OCtrp.
Don't Cro,cd.


DON'T crowd. the world is large enough
For y0u ss wen 81 me:
The door. o. an are open Wide
Iheicglm of Thought 6, free
tnHli earth place you 5rc right
chase t'.e be,, you can
Prov jc'l ihei Won do not t-y
ToH'wd -om, other man.
boutcrovt'ac good from out yoar hcart
By 10 lcriug aliiuat'- bal.
But give Co every Virtue room
rae bees, thlt m.v Ic haI.
T. each day rcc,.t .uch ouc
That you NAV vcll oe proud:
Give each his y.sAi-Sivc each hi, room,
An. never try 30 c,ovt,
TI r..f., D. .r...s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-26
DIR. III. W. FIELD,
J. ~. DeCOSTER.

NA>tfACrUREE cF And uEALEaIx
- 80 .inWsre 4 Funnel. oven. Ash &
Sci e. Mouths. Gast Irot, SinL p,,.,,,,-
1s' ripe britannia q Japaansd 1TaIr.
cSS.i'I3 stationery < Yankee \ otton.
~ .'f"rertes s lours also. Are1t l9r
C..,i,.e.I' '.' a ~ ltev, snd hcrsey PIow 4
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-26
THE
Oxford d]emurrat
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Pubiished Every tuesday Morning, bv
GEO. II. WATKINS,
Editor and Proprietor.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-22

e5-J. Il. Partridge, United States minister
to Brazil, arrived at New York Saturday.
SFourteen feet beneath the surface, at
Salisbury, CT, two inches Of frost were found
last week.
R1-The Detroit Free Press says that no
Ohio woman could he content without a
Boston rocking chair.
n9-Lee 4 Shepherd creditors in New York
have agreed to take seventy cents on the dol
lar.
the upsetting of their boats near Humbur, a
few miles west OF Toronto, Canada.
@Clara Morris, the actress, has arrived
at New York from Europe. She has i'm
proved slightly in health.
RIA schoolbOy says that when his teacher
undertakes to "show him what is what" he
only finds out which is switch.
Mr.. Beecher aud wife arrived at New
York on Saturday from the White Noun
tains, and left Immediately for PeekskilI.
1-"Shingle weddings" are now comlngIu-
fashion. This novel wedding takes place
when the first born is old enough to spank
~At a congress of French Journalists held
atTroyes YESTERDAY resolutions were adopted
demanding that the state OF siege be raised
and the press laws amended.
SThe Fall River mill owners had a
meeting Saturday, and resolve TO resume
operations on the 18th inst. at the reduced
prices.
sVWasbington and Walter Shell, brother
and nephew of the late DIR. Shell, have been
arrested in Lawrenceville, s. c., for the muir
der of Joe Crews.
R(The executive committee OF the national
union party in Massachusetts calls upon the
people of that state 10 vote independently
FOR the best men and principles.
nZAn appropriation OF : 900 having besl
made by the city council OF Petersburg. Va,
to aid in the erection OF q Catholic school
house, tie citizens secured an injunction On
the treasurer TO prevent the payment,