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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-06-05

such rs has ey e-taking ornaments upon It,
Just as plain body.linen is harder to laun-
der than such as is frilled, tucked, and
embroidered We shall not be misunder-
stood; we mean that, in the one case.
there is no escaps from the iuqlisiiive
eye every spot tells, every cloud shows.
aud imnacuateness is harder TO accom-.
plish. In the other case there are hiding
places for speeks and laws, snd the eye
OF both maid and mistress is more easily
satisfied.
The housekeeper wants her table,
when dressed, TO please the sight. But
some are pleased with neatness and g
Quaker simplicity, others want pielur-
esque oddity. and others again want rich
ness and abundance. Iu our present
state OF freedom, we can, all OF US
"Qdakers." artists" LEADERS q! society"
ia this. that. ~ lhe ether Little Pedling
ton--dresS our table to suit ourselves.
And good thing it is that there are such
differences oil taste. To show how little
any formula OF style holds in our society.
sc may tell our perplexed housekeeper
that in the principal shops OF New York
the statesmen will show you sets OF all
the kinds of tAble-glass. heavy. cut,
plain, engraved, aud Venetian, and then
will tell you that many people like to mix
all these up, to have the tumblers or COB
lets of one kind, and even to alternate
the guests with tumblers and goblets
Cthink OF that, thou Amelia, who yisitest
friends in the city y then, claret, cham
pagne, hook, sherIy,-liquer plain. en-
graved, colored-like bouquet OF How
ers at each plate. Perhaps at dessert q
dish of Venetian glass, milky white, with
its roses and green leaves abou: the edge,
will be set to holding the fruit. while
dish of heavy cu:-glsss at one end gives
back sparkle for sparkle with the jelly
that fills it, and dish OF English crystal
with twisted handles at the other end,
matches with its smooth severity the Sc
we're smoothness of the tlanc-mange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-06-05
FUNERALS IN I7T0.
Allen Mstlock.

Funerals touched weddings st the
point Of feasting. and were often very
expensive, snowy and pompous occasions.
In some parts Of the country, especially
among the Dutch Of Long Island and
New York, it was the custom for
young man to lay by his earnings after
coming Of age, until a sufficient sum
had accumulated to provide for him
respectable" funeral when he should
come to die. Oftentimes the young
burgher would reserve half of the por-
tion # wine which lie had literally laid
il for his marriage, 10 be used at the
funeral Of himself or his wife. Special
invitations were sent out for funerals a.
for parties. The clergymen, pallbearers
aud physicians attending were provided
with scarfs and gloves and sometimes
each with 4 mourning ring, while the
feast which followed the interment at
th. house of the relatives Of the deceased,
elaborate with cold roast meats, wines,
liquors and pipes, was not unfrequentiy
an occasion of coarse eXcesses, some
times descending into hilarious and noisy
demonstrations. A respectable fu-
neral of this description might cost per-
halS $1,000, while the funeral of the
fr,. viz. of the Hon. stephen Van Rens-
s.iaar is said to have cost not less than
,DnuG0 Efirod AbLot1s "RSr0iMiOllqry
Times"
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NUMBER 2l.

5.-Diet. II inclined TO be dyspeptic.
avoid mince pies, sausages, and other
highly seasoned food. Beware OF eating
too freely of soups; better to eat food
dry enough to employ the natural silavs
of the mouth in moistening it. Ii inclin-
ed TO over-eat. partake freely OF rice,
cracked wheat, and other articles that are
easily digested. Eat freely OF ripe lrnit.
and avoid excessive use of meats. Eat
at regular hours. and lightly near the
hour of going to bed. Eat slowly. Thor
oughly masticate the food. Do not wash
it down with continual drink while eat
ing. Tell your funniest stories while at
the table. and for an hour afterwards
Do not engage in severe mental labor
directly after hearty eating.
& G-Erercise. Exercise. not too violent
but sufficient to produce gentle perspi-
ration, should be had each day in the open
air.
7.-C0nditi0n Of mind. The condition
of mind has much to DO with health. Be
hopeful and Joyous. To be so. avoid
business entanglements that may cause
perplexity and anxiety. Keep out OF
debt. Live within your income. Walk.
ride, mix with jovial company. DO AS
nearly right as you know how. Thus
conscience will always be at case. Ii
occasionally disappointed, remember that
there is no rose without thorn, and that
the darkest clouds have silver lining;
that sunshine follows storm. and beauli-
ful spring follows the dreary winter. DO
your duty, and leave the rest TO God. who
doelh all things well.
Hoping to hear of your continued pros
perity and recovery ol health, | sm.
Your very Sincere Friend,
SIBLEY JOHNSON, NJ. d.
Allen Mstlock.
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Cars and Effect.

Nine metaphysiciaus perched alolt
On the top OF a Try pine-tree,
Have talked all day in a marvellous way
OF divine philosophy.
No wild Coeridgean ramblers they
All over the realm OF laws
They stick to their text, however perpleXcd,
The doctrine and practice) Of caws.
The biggest crow, on the nearest limb,
Gave first, with never pause,
A clear, profound, deliberate, sound
Discourse of proNiwate caws.
4 theologue in 4 cassock clad,
With choker under his jaws
And a cold in his head, either sung or said
A treatise OF second cawa.
4 n.h hawk liz on the ;opmost limb
with a pickerel In his claws,
When small and great began to debate
Concerning efficient caws.
And when, at the close, the congress rose,
saw two old crows pause,
And what they said, as they flew o'erhead,
Had the sound of tinal caws.
No longer in me, o Philosophy,
Thy devOtee expect;
In spite of thy laws, here's a chain Of caws,
And not one single effect.
-Hdrper's
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-06-05

The experiment has been tried IN Lon
don Of establishing penny banks in con-
nection with the public schools, and with
eminent success. In few months 6,266
children had deposited no less than gl.-
l24. A similar experiment has been
tried, with like success, At Norwich and
Carmarthen.
A Canadian rsftsman was recently at
tackled by two lynIes, and after very
desperate struggle killed them. he
showed their skins in town, as an evil
dence Of the rough time he had had.
and was fined by the authorities to the
tune of $40 for killing the animals out OF
season.
There is q gentleman living at Bath.
England, who possesses literary trea-
ure-a large portion Of Sterne's Journal
kept for Eliza This curious record de-
scribes all his dinner engagements, par
ties sni. with q truly Shandean frank
ness, conf es to the fair one many mat
ters not usually set down IN journal
This relic was found in aplate warmer.
The inhabitants of the Island Of Ayos
Strait. near Lemnos, have been troubled
with locusts and thinking that witchcraft
was the cause. they confined half dozen
women at the bottom of a well to effect
a cure. They are now in sad state OF
disappointment, because the Turkish su-
thorities have released tie women. one
cs whom has since died, and still ths
;ocusts don't disappear.
Nate rleld thinks that every Ameri-
can ought to blush over the non-com-
pletion OF the Washington monument.
Truly, yes. Here we gC-next.
An Iowa Justice holds that lighting
match and holding it lnder chick
ems nose TO stupefy the bird Is arson
to all intents and purposes.
"Mr. Spilkins, don't your wife want
to buy nice sealskin cloak!" asked
an uptown merchant the other day.
Don't know" said Spilkins, Al
aska."
1t was Ajax who defied the light
ming, but it's only the man who tries
20 straighten q stovepipe elbow with a
hatchet that can manage to knock
thunder out OF joint.
1t is said that the only man who
ever got the start OF Uncle Daniel
Drew was clergyman. He must
have been verypious man or else .
very wicked one.
A cat belonging to Nathan Wilson Il
Langdon recently got upon his bed and
walked him by scratching. Thrown of.
it immediately returned and renewed its
demonstrations, until Mr.. Wilson got up
and found the house on fire about the
fireplace, just In time to save the house
and the family.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-06-05

In the chapter devoted to Letter
Writing in Hil's Manual. is given the
following pertinent suggestions on health
in a letter under the head Of Letters OF
Advice"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-06-05

IVPTp\ n lAENVM,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
JauI'. Norway, Me.
II a.. HARLOW.
ATTORNEY At LAW.
JauI.7 piNGell, Ne.
A. - TNirCHlIL ALFRED X EVANS,
Comm i-aioacg tlr Ne. Notary fuhlc.
FINwITCuEII n EVANS,
attorneys s. Co'msellOrs ut Lar,
GuBHAN, y. n.
Wal attend % practice IN The Courts of y. II,
aud oxford County. Me. Jan ., 80
ENOCH FOSTER, JE.
attorney and Counsellor Ut La0,
Jan I, - BETHEL. ME.
- z. HUTCHINS.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-06-05

A year or two after the opening OF our
story, Mrs. Mervin. worn with con-
slant confinement. accepted the invi-
tation of an old schoolmate. and taking
Minnie went to Vermont to pass the
summer. The children remained at
home with a tried hOusekeeper, who
would be sure to look after them care
fully. Frank had his club, and would
occasionally come to Vermont to pass
the Sabbath during Mrs. Mervin's stay.
lie had known Mr.. Banks, the hus-
band OF h is wiie's friend in former days,
aud had professional interchauges OF
courtesy and business with him, as they
were both lawyers. but hitherto there
had been no visiting between the fami-
lies.
On her arrival at her friends house,
Mrs. Meryin was most cordially received,
and made to feel at home. The years
that had separated them since they left
school dwindled into nothing, and they
were soon interchanging thought and
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scandal, thy name is woman"
How seauialOus Who more than man l. prone
To raise himself by crowding Others down.
who more enjoys the searf,ins jokes and squibs
Which touch sore spot in his neighbor's ribs ;
Or slyly strives by hints to let you know
That this and that one sinneth so and 50
Tue grave compiler OF the news,
with all the universe from which 70 choose,
With grsver things must mingle gossip gay,
And spice with scandal, il he'd make it pay.
Why, even Shakespeare, greatest grandest name,
WIKI others frailtles paved his way to fame.
Where one pure virtue lights his matchless page,
It's black with murders, treasons, lust and rage.
Give man OF scandal just the choicest bit,
Twill Gre his eloquence and point his wit.
Yet Paul did well such gin Of tongue to class
with tinklng cymbsl and the sounding brass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-06-05
The Sunrise Nerc,. Failed Us Yet.

INe SUHrlSe NetCf TUNeU \ 4 tIs
Upon The sadness OF the sea
The sunset broods regretmlly;
From the far, lonely spaces, slow
Withdraws the wisttul afterglow.
- out OF lee the splendor dies;
50 darken all he happy skies;
SO gathers twilight, cold and stern;
But overhead the planets burn.
Aud up the east another day
shall chase the bitter dark away;
What though our eyes with tears be wet
The sunrise never failed us yet.
The blush OF dawu may yet restore
Our light aud hope and 10y once more.
Sad soul take comfort, nor forget
Tue sunrise never failed Us yet
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-06-09
OUR CORRESPONDENCE.
The Eckhart Post 0ffice-4th OF
i -.l July.

Mr.. Editor Il notice in the Cum
berland Daily Neacs Of Saturday last
spicy little article, signed "a Frost
burger" i" in which the writer throws
out some strong insinuations that some
one or more persons are RESPONSE
bic for our defeat in the matter Of the
establishment of post Office at
Eekhart. We thank the writer of the
article, whoever he may be, for the
interest manifested in our affairs, and
we are glad to have friends to vindi-
cate our cause.
=, We have been laboring for more
than two years for the establishment
of a post Office at Eckhart, as we be-
1ieve it to be not only common
benefit to our community, but is very
much a public necessity. And we
had every reason to believe our .peti-
ton would be granted. When We
hear that the welfare of the people
was disregarded, because (why p
Eckhort Was not on any established malt
route, we do not believe that is the
true cause of our defeat, but the gen.
eral conviction of our community is,
that the opinion set forth in Frost
burgers article in the News of the 4th
inst. is the true cause why our post
Office at Eckhart has not been estab
lished. Although we have been re-
pulsed, we are not cast down; we be-
lieve we shall have post Office yet
before the close of the present year.
There is nothing of note transpir-
ing in our vicinity but preparations
for the enjoyment of the Fourth of
July. The Young Mems Association
of our vicinity are busy making pre-
parations for having good time.
They propose holding pic mic in
Engle's woods to be enjoyed after the
manner of the young folks of "77.'
We learn the services of Mr.. George
McMullen have been secured as orator
of the day. Music will be on hand
to enliven the dull hours, and every
thing needed to refresh the inner man
will be in abundance, as those having
the thing in hand know how to man
age to the best interests of all.
MORE ANON.
Eckhart, June 5th, 1877.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-06-09
Prices Lou and Titles Unquestiomable.
PIEDMONT REGION.
AT,REMARLE COUNTY.

LDEMh NILE CoO IN 1 L. =.
No. 439.-Twenty-six acres of land,
suitable for fruit culture, about one mile
distant from North Garden Depot. Virgin
ia Midland railroad. 1t is rarely the case
that so small piece of land, as well locat-
ed as this, is offered for sale, and the ad
vantages of this locality, to say nothing of
the fine quality of the land in this section.
combined, make the chance good one.
Price-low, and terms very accommodate
ing.
40 Acres, part of Rio, six miles
north OF Charlottesville, mostly arabic land,
good frame dwelling, with eight rooms,
good out houses, large orchard of some 300
fruit trees, choice selections; excellent place
for country store. Price, 50 500, one
third cash; the balance in one and two years
with interest.
No. 455.-5O0 acres of Southwest
mountain land, two miles distant from
Charlottesville, adjoining the farm of r. F.
Omohundro and others; wood and water in
abundance, no buildings. Those who wish
good land near to Charlottesville, on and
near to the main county road, now have an
opportunity of suiting themselves, either
in large or small parcels, on most feasOna-
BILE terms.
No. 422.-"Pleasant HILL" AT
acres, two miles from Red Hill depot; some
217 acres cleared, and 200 in wood Farm
finely watered. Excellent grass land
Two.story brick dwelling and frame at
tachnlent, containing some eight rooms and
passages. Pump of water i'll the yard
Farm in good order Good out-buildings,
barn, stables, etc. Orchard falr Price
low.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-06-09

The Bituminous trade is not active
in fact it can barely expect to regain
its old-time activity and buoyancy
while the prices current to Anthracite
are at so low an ebb, as at present
This Glow priced coal appears to be
the cry at all points of sale and ship
ment both at the West and East 1t
is not saying too much, that until the
general manufacturing industries of
the Union are in better shape than
they now are, the prices of all varie-
ties of coal will remain at about the
present range. The fact that manu-
facturers, and all consumers of coal
in quantity, are not actively engag-
ed in manufacturing the various
products, has tenendency to check
the consumption. This, together with
the fact that with present facilities,
we can produce coal much more rapid
ly than it can be consumed under the
most favorable circumstances, is what
keeps the price of coal at the unusual
ly low figures that are now ruling
Let US have anything like return
to good times, with an an actively en-
ployed manufacturing interest, and
the price of coal will proportionately
increase; and it would be a good
thing if prices were advanced the
present rates make the miner suf-
fer, the storekeeper, the railroad
companies do not make enough out
of the carriage of the coal, at present
rates, to pay expenses, and there is a
general stagnation IN all the various
industries connected with, or depend
ent upon the coal trade. Let us have
a higher range of prices, and the val
leys of the coal region will put on a
vastly different aspect the miner will
be once more a happy man the opera
tor and transporter will have an op-
portunity to recuperate from the con-
dition into which many had the i'll
fortune to be placed.-.Saward
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-06-09
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.
AUGUSTA COUNTY.

No. 50O.-The Cave of the Foatn-
tains-This wonderful natural curiosity,
with or without the farm and hotel, is Of
fered for sale on the most reasonable terms,
indeed the greater part of the purchase
money may not be required to be paid for
years. The farm consists of 109 acres OF
land, plenty of wood and water orchard.
&c. The main building contains some 12
rooms. Price, low-for such property.
No. 477.-2O9 acres of excellent
Middle River" land, six miles from Staun-
ton, Va; 34 acres in timber, small log dwell
ing. $50 per acre. one-third cash; the rest
in /, 2, 8 and years, with interest.
No. 437.-137 acres of land, about
one mile distant from New Hope, Augusta
county, Va; dwelling, two-story frame,
rooms; good .outbui!dings, orchard, &c.
ANY one desiring a snug, cheap little farm,
had better apply soor. Price low and
terms OF payment easy. .r
No. 47O.-300 acres, FIVE miles from
Staunton, Va, on the "old Greenville road"
in a good section. One-halt cleared and
mostly in grass. Good barn, and about fifty
farm will be sold very low, and after cash
pay illeut VI ooiuc h'tcSl HuHuIcu uOlldIS iS
made, the rest may be paid in five equal an
nual payments with interest.
sgAll persons desiring further in
formation concerning the properties
above described are invited to confer
with rrr. ]. B. ODER,
Mouol an II go .a.os.h,,.ot Ma
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WHOLE NUMBER, 99S.
Facts Worth Knowing.

Keep tea in close chest or canis-
ter.
Keep coffee by itself as its odor af-
fects other articles.
Keep bread and cake in tin box
or stone jar.
Cranberries will keep all winter in
a frkin of water in cellar.
September and October butter is
the best for winter use.
Oranges and lemons keep best wrap
ped in soft paper and if possible laid
in drawer.
No l Mackerel should not be less
than l3 inches in length from the ex-
tremity of the head to the fork of the
tail, fat, and free from rust taint or
damage.
No. 2 Mackerel should not be less
than II inches in length fat and free
from &C., &c.
No. 3 Mackerel should not be less
than 10 inches in length.
No. 3 large should not be less than
l3 inches in length, and in quality are
those that remain after the selections
of No. l.
No. 4 Mackerel comprises all not
in the above and should be free from
taint or damage.
The above is the standard establish
ed in Massachusetts, and is generally
accept ed by the trade elsewhere.
Mackerel should be kept covered
with brine and not exposed to the air,
as it becomes rancid or "rusty' in
few days. ..
Mess Mackerel-The finest fish
with head and tails removed.
Extra No. ones are selected fish.
Large No twos-Fish over IA inch
es in length and not good enough in
quality for No. ones.
Scaled herrings should be fat fish
free from scales and when smoked be
of q bright golden color.
No. Herring are generally small
and poor fish, Western, Retaal Grocer.