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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21
Tho Strength OF q snake.

4hS VI - oaoAO.
The elephant driver said it was moth
ing for snake (boa) to swallow a deer,
and :hen entertained me with the fol-
lowing:
A herd of wild elephants was roam
through the country once, and after
staying some time a, salt spring began
topass on. One. however, very large
animal. stayed little behind, being, in
fact, the last TO leave the spring. Asho
Was Fastening to join the Others,
snake (who had been watching in An ad-
jacent lree), threw its body out as the
elephant passed by. and, keeping hold OF
the trunk of the tree with its extremity,
caught hold OF the elephants hind leg.
The monster stopped and turned round
to see what was the matter; by this time
the snake got better Lo'd, and wound
itself round tn elephants body. Then
commenced the tug Of war. The ele-
phant saw what was the matter and COM
menced 20 pull Bot it could not dis
connect the snake from the tree. Neither
gave way. and the pulling continued
with fearful vigor until creaking was
heard. Suddenly the great tree around
which the snake had 6xed its hold was
seen to sway, and gradually its lateral
roots began to appear above the earth,
the trunk 10 totter, and finally the top
most branches crashed to the ground.
But the most marvellous part WAS that
the trunk. having wide-spreading
branches which rested on the ground,
was raised great distance from the
earth. The snake, which still main
tanned its hold both on it and the ele-
phant, was hoisted up with the trunk
and took the elephspt with it. Next
day party of villagers out for tirewood,
when short distance from the tree,
saw the novel sight Of an elephant sus-
pended (apparently) in mid air. Upon
c.oser inspection they found q snake was
the connection with the tree. and one
man got through the branches on to the
trunk, cut through the snake, which
Immediately fell TO the ground with the
elephant and was crushed by the tall.
Snakes do not get on at all where pigs
are kept. In fact, the former are almost
strangers in the presence Of the latter.
Pigs are sometimes bitten, but do not
seem TO die. They bite at and eat
snakes without ado upon coming across
them. Whether the 'sluglish circula-
ton OF q swine's blood prevents the
poison from taxing visible effect, or
whether the thick coating Of lat which
generally finds place upon the frame OF
q pig prevents the snake poison from
reaching the blood vessels. / do not
know. At all events, pigs attack
snakes with impunity.
An old fashioned weather indicator
in England was a punch OF seaweed
hui upon the walls OF house to tell
whether fair or wet weather would
be the order of the day. L have seen
snake skins answer the same purpose,
being stiff and dry when the sun was
out, and gradually becoming limp upon
q storm approaching.
Snakes lay their eggs in clusters OF
seven or eight These l have seen have
been rather smaller than the pigeons
eggs, and stuck together as though
they had run one into another. Lave
heard ofSonthalis eating them, but can
not say whether This is so. / should
think it highly probable.-Bradford
(Eaglan0 Observer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

But they were too far away to do any
good. There seemed not one chance in {
thousand for US. But that very instan
when we all believed we were lost, W,
looked at Ray.
We saw her reach forward with one
hand, and grasp the reins which joined
the heads of the horses together. JUS
where the connecting straps crossed one
another her fingers clutched them.
One sharp, fierce jerk of those great
heads backward. and the horses slackened
their speed, and in an instant more
stopped.
The wagon stood still, although the
creatures were snorting and plunging yet.
But that small hand of Rays held on
with death grip, and in moment more
Obed caught the horses by their heads.
His face was as white as ever it could
be, and he spoke one word only II was
Hornets :"
The horses had been stung in more
than twenty places. They were un-
hamessed at once, and we were all out
on the ground directly.
We laughed and we cried. and Mrs.
Bland's cousin distinguished herself by
fainting away.
III don't blame the horses in the least"
Queenie said. Zone sting is bad
enough" and she showed where her eye
was beginning to swell. 1.-The hornets
came swarming out of the woods there"
As for Obed, he was a humiliated man.
"But | was the one to blame" he said.
81 thought the horses would stood till
their hides dropped ofi'n the'r ribs; but
| tell ye' ther' never was the team
hitched up yet that 'ud stand hornets.
Blarst the creeturs' he added in an un-
dertone.
"But Ray Tinkham!" cried Kate, and
she went up to where the little thing was
sitting on a rock, looking pale. "You
saved us all, you blessed child. How
did you ever think of doing that"
my grandmother stopped some run
away horses in tina. way once" gasped
Ray, II didn't know whether l could
stop these. knew somebody must do
something, or we should all be dashed to
pieces"
well" spoke Obed, "Tve known o
that bein' done just once afore in my life
time, but it vas boy that did it.
There's saying 'mongst teamin' men
'h.t, when you hrin't got the reins, you
can stop a runaway if you walk out on
the pole and grip hold o the brides, bu'
faint every horse that'll stand it."
"But wasn't it splendid of Ray cried
Lou, going over, and putting her arm
around her.
"Never knew girl cd have 50 much
pluck answered the driver. ''If she
hadn't a been light on her feet, and level
in 'er head she never cd "a done it. |
tell you if these horses hadn't been un-
common good horses, nothin' on airth
could "a stopped them"
And Ray! | never meant to make so
long story Of it, but must tell you that
we gave her a party after this. All the
fathers, and mothers, and brothers went,
and we carried her carpet for her room
and a new chamber set, and nice new
clothes all through; and few Of the
gentlemen gave her bank book, what
ever that may mean. I only know that
she was to have the income Of certain
money. and that was enough to educate
her thoroughly. We had the best time
that night, and Queenie's father took
Ray out to supper, and she sat at his
right hand, and everybody treated her as
though she had been princess of the
blood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

Nebraska theatre audiences are uncon-
ventional In their conduct. At Lincoln,
while John T. Raymond was presenting
the trial scene In Colonel Sellers" two
dogs began to fight In the centre aisle.
Ali attention was instantly diverted from
the stage to the fight. II move We sus-
pend proceedings In this court" says
Raymond. "and I'll bet 81 on the white
dog" "Pll take you" cried man In the
audience. The white dog won, the dollar
was passed across the footlights to tho
star, and the acting was resumed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21
days.

-uays.
Oh, my 4, how ever, thing las changed
Since was sweet sixieen,
When sll the girls wore homespun irocks
And aprons nice and clean;
With bonnets made oi braided straw,
Tied close beneath the chm,
And shaws laid neatly DER the neck
And fastened with pin.
But nowadays the ladies wear
Such high thrce-s,oried hats,
With feathers running all around
To cover mp the fats;
Then irocks that iall so very low
And trail yard behind.
They're made the giddy Tor to catch,
Ye, sometimes catch the blind.
And then TO think that some young girls
Will almost lnint away
II they were LETT 10 sit alone
In wagon or in sleigh;
Aud as tor getting IA his meals,
Or help ma to lake,
Oh that would spoil their lily hands
From baking angel cake"
When snow would tall was % pleased.
And how my heart did nutter
As each beau took his sweetheart 0u.
Sleigh-riding in his cutter;
But when the storm WAS bleak and cold,
The girls and beaus together
Would NEE, and lave good straw ride,
In spite o wind snd weather.
But now, indeed, 1t grievcs me much
That am tore a 10 mention,
However kind oung mans heart,
Or honest his intention,
lie dare no, ask girl TO ride
But such war is ~aged
That il he gees her more than twice,
why they must he engaged.
Land sslkes what are we coming 70,
IL what wan; To know.
How do the girls expect to have
A sensible young beau
whcne'cr they get nice young man
They cut too great "A dash,
And then the grand result soon comes-
A universal crash
-Iindrur Eadfs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

NENTAL AND PHYSICAL iNuAUSTIo>
AVA Nervousness. Hyrieris, Night Sweats, Sleep
lessness. Cough Emscisiicn AMI decline are i
once arrested by MALT BirrEGs This original
and incompatible FOOd Me-isino Is rich IN nour-
ishmenS and strength. 4 feeds the body and the
brain l. regulate, the stomach sad bowel,
oleanses tie liver ard liducys noreas,sihe SP
Petite and str cbCs lbe blood. Hcahh, strength
and peace Of mimi are sure % follow It's daily
use Prepared by the Mals B.ttcFs Company
from Unfefmenle,l Malt an Hops aud sold every
"A hrre
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

OUR BosToN CORRESPONDENT Announces
that one OF the most valuable remedial
agent ever introduced into that city Is the
famous Wyomoke, or Nerve Food, pro-
ducing, as 1t has, many Of the most re-
markable cures on record in nervous dis
eases, heart Affections, broken-down con-
stitutions, etc, etc. Sold by all druggists
at 81. 90 81. so and $500
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

A darkey who was stopping to wash his
hands In creek didn't notice the peculiar
actions Of q goat just behind; so when he
scrambled out OF the water and was asked
how 1t happened he answered: 81 dunno
'xactly; but pears as II de shore kinder
histed and frowd me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

CAUSE AND EFFEcT. The main cause Of
nervousness is indigestion, and that Is
caused by weakness Of the stomach. No
one can have sound nerves and good health
without using Hop Bitters TO strengthen
the stomach. purify the blood, and keep
the liver and Kidneys active, to carry on
all the poisonous and waste matter OF the
system. See other column.-Adrdnce.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

Dr. C. w. Benson's Celery and Chamo-
mile Pills are prepared expressly TO cIre
sick headache, ne vous headache, dyspco-
tic headache, neuralgia and nervousness,
ard will crre any case. Price, so cents,
postage free. Parsons, Bangs & Co., Port
land, General Agents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

HAVE WIsTER's BALsAM OF WILD CHER
RY always at hand. II cures coughs, colds,
bronchitis. whooping cough, Group, infiu-
enza, consumption, and all throat and
lung complaints. 80 cts. and 81 bottle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

THEY ARE LIABLE The doctors are all
liable TO be mistaken, they were In my case.
II cost me $500. 90, because they said l had
heart disease, and then told me I must die.
Grandmother said 1t was liver complaint,
and $500 worth Of Sulphur Bitters cured
me.-Jennie p, RockpoJi.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

Life is put together considerably like q
set OF harness. There are traces OF care,
lines OF trouble, bits OF good fortune,
breaches OF good manners, bridled tongues
and everybody has to tug TO pull through.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

A little boy named Brown was
drowned q short time ago at Moberly,
Mo. His father. James Fl Brown, was
ha-ged at Huntsville two months be-
lore, and the mother comm tied suicide
Just prior to the execution. The family
= noJ extinct.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21
CANTERBURY SHAKERS
LIFE-lNViGORATiNG
SARSAPARlllA.
The Great Blood Purifier, Kid
ney Remedy and Mild
Laxative.

WE the UNDER isnei, having u-cl DR. COR
w BETT'S SHAKER SAGSAPARILLA sIR.
Up In our practice, and having eNkmin Il the for
mala by which n 10 prepared, woali Cheeriully
recommend II 10 the community =, the cheapest,
sAie-t and most eficse0us og all the preparations
Of sar-aprilla in The market. It, highly concen.
uatel state, there being In given amour, OF sy
rup tuicr the amount ~ Vegetable Extract that
any other contains,l the carr, kin and clsanli-
ness Of IL. manufacture. are sure guarantees OF
iis purity aAd effect +. T. CROSBY, NJ d, W. ID.
buck VI. d, :. Bsnton NJ. D., }. :. Elljot, VI. D.,
james Bsbb, NJ D., 4. Col0urn, NJ. D.. NJ. j.
Tewksbap, NJ. H., \. =. freboh N. D., Josiah
Crosby. NJ. y a. q. Gale,M. p.,IAues 4. Gregg.
ND.
Those who have failed % be benefited by other
sATsaparilas should noif II 20 make single trial
OF this Blood Purifying and Life lnvigoraiing
compound OF shaker SarsapAr.iiA, Dandellun.
Yellow pOck, Mandrake. r Acs Cuh .sh, Gargct.
Indian Hemp and the Berries OF Jumper and Cu
bsb. combined with iOdidr Of Potassium made
b. the society.
Pr,par.d by the Canterbury Society or : Akers. #.
shaker Village, y. A., aud sizned by Thos. Cor
bet its inventor. sold eve where. Inquire for
Coz Ibstt'- shaker Sarsapar!ilA.
Enclose STAMP Tor shaker Manual.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

A man suffering from debility and loss Of
appetite took two bottles of Hoods Sara
parilla, gained ten pounds and got well.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

Why suffer with Dyspepsia, or many
ails caused by It, when ID. II. V. G. Is
guaranteed by your own Druggist TO give
satisfaction, or money refunded.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

JAY ID. DUNNING. Clerk, Wabash Shops,
Toledo, Ohio, says;-I am now wearing
an "Ouly Lung Pad and 1t has afforded
me almost instant relief from asthma
See Adr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

An old thermometer Is never very popu-
lar. Nobody wants TO see thermometer
over seventy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

"See here. John, Is your sweetheart o
factory girl?" "Yes, William, satisfac-
tory"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21
Massachusetts, with her 1900 square

Massachusetts,, with her 1900 square
miles of territory. now supports popu-
lation of more than 22s to the square
mile. which is nearly equal to the den
sity Of the population in Itsly, and infe-
rior only to Belgium, Great Britain,
and Italy among the countries OF the
world. The population now reported
as l,7s3. .si2, has increased 326 .46l in
ten wears.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21
LYDIA Z. PINKHAMS
Vegetable Compound,
THE POSITIVE CJcE
FOR ALL FEMALE COMPLAINTS.

This prspara'iln iis uIm' signifies, consists
% Vegetable Properties tlat IRE hsImless 10 the
mos; delicate iayald Uuon one tIial the merits
OF this Compound wii D., recognized, ~ reliefis
immsdiAir; aud Whru ~ use j continued, in
niaciy-uine cases ia hundred, positive and
permanent cure ~ ,Trc;cd. a. thousands will
TESTIFY. On account oft. proven merits IL Is to-
day recommended uni prescribed by the best
phvSicians iu the ca1ntrv
II will cure entirely the woTs; form Of falling
of the uterus, LeGcorThTl, Irregular and Pain
fal MeRsiragfion, Al Ovarian Troables, Infar-
mA;ina and liberation, FloOdines, all Displace.
meats and the consequent spinal weakness, and
Ia especially adapted 20 the Charge Of Life. IL
will Dissolve AMI eKpel tumors from the uterus
in an early sage of drV elopmgui The tenden-
CT 20 Cancerous Hulaogs there i checked very
speedily by IL use.
In fact, 1; has proved Be the gre and bes,
remedy that has ever been discovered. II per-
meaies every portion Of the system. and gives
new life and vigOr II removes fiintness, ds,u-
lency, destroys ali craving for stimulAnts and
relieves weakness Of the stomach.
IL cures Bloaisng. Headache, Nervous Pros
tration. General Debi lify, Sleeplessness Depres-
sion and Indigestion. That FEELING Of bearing
down, causing pain. weight and backAche, 10
always permanently eErrd BY its use. IL will,
a. all times and under all circumstances. act In
harmony with the laws that govern the female
system.
For Kidney Complaints Of either sex this CON-
pound is UNSURPASSED.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21
Womau's sphere-The powder ball.

Mothers never fail TO recommend Malt
Bltters as nourishing and strengthening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

Jones thinks man is fortunate who has
his will contested after death only. He
says his will has been contested ever since
he welded Mrs. j.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

WOMEN AGENTS WAYTED.-For partic-
ulars enclose stamp to Lydia e. Pinkham.
Lynn, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

The short girl should not cry because
she's not tall; let her remedy the evil by
getting spliced.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

When trains are telescoped the poor pas
sengers see stars.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

Amy girl with dowery of $50, 900 has q
nice figure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21

"Great paternal drainer' Is the last
synonym for Father Of Waters"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-12-21
LYDIA Z. PINKHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

i. prrparcd a, sss and 2s5 Western Avenue.
Ivnn, Mas Prico si.o0. Six bottles for $500
Sen; by mail in the form Of Pills. also in the form
of Lozeugcs, on reccip; Of priee. tlVo' per box
for eithrr.
Mrs. PINkHAN freely answers al letters Of
inquiry. send for pamphlet. Mention this paper.
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22

From the Kansas City Journal, April9.
Travel westward is very heavy on all
the roads now, the spring immigration
into Kansas and Colorado having opened
earlier than usual. The people who are
coming West this year are almost entirely
Of the agricultural class, the revival of
manufacturing industries IN the East hav-
ing the effect to keep mechanics and
trddesmen of all kinds at home. The few
who do not expect t) engage in agricul-
ture are principally bound for the mines
Of IAin "ht N'r y ., or day la
borcrs who are Icing brought ont to work
on the railroads in Cours construction.
Those Of the agricultural class are gene
rally in better circumstances than those
who have preceded them. The repeated
success of the crops in Kansas for a num-
Der of years past has dissipatCd the old
prejudice against Kansas on account OF
her drouth and grasshopper scOurges, and
the farmers Of Pennsylvania, New York,
and other Eastern states are taking ad-
vantage Of their opportunity to sell at
good prices, and are hockipg to Kansas in
large numbers with plenty Of money to
buy and improve farms.
A good illustration of this fact was ex.
hibited yesterday morning at the Union
depot when FIVE coaches belonging to the
Pennsylvania road rolled into the depot,
loaded with 275 people from the Cumber-
land valley. j. 1immons, passenger agent
OF the Pennsylvania road, and S. H.
Thompson, eastern passenger agent OF the
Missouri Pacific, both having headquar'
ters at Pittsburg, had charge of the party.
1t was as fine a looking colony as eyel
arrived here. The majority were solid,
well-to.do farmers of the Cumberland
valley who had sold their farms among
the mountains (some as high as $45, ,000)
and were on their way to find homes ii
Kansas. They were distributed among
all the Kansas roads, the Kansas division
Union Pacific securing the larger share
Another party Of the same general appear
ance was that brought in from the viCin
ity of Rochester, New York, the nigh
before by Mr.. Camp. His company wen
down the Kansas City, Lawrence ant
Southern.
The present indications are that tn
immigration into Kansas and Colorad
will be very much heavier this year thai
it was last.
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22

Judge Hallett, of the United States
circuit court, at Denver, after an elaborate
review of the telegraph case, has issued
the following order:
The United States of America, district OF
Colorado. IS.
The president of the United States Of
America to the Kansas Pacific railway
company, the American Union Telegraph
company, the Union Pacific railway COM
pany, A. A. Egbert, John J. Dickey, and
IS. T. Smith, their agents, officers, ser
wants, tenants and all claiming authority
under them or either of them:
WHEREAS, The Western Union Tele-
glaph company hath lately exhibited In
our circuit court within and for the dis
trict of Colorado, its bill of complaint
against you, the said Kansas Pacific rail-
way company, the American Union tele-
graph company, the Union Pacific rail-
way company, A. A. Egbert, John J.
Dickey and S. 7. Smith, defendants, to be
relieved touching the matters therein con.
tanned. We therefore, in consideration Of
the particular matter in the said bill set
forth, do strictly command you, the said
defendants before mentioned, and each
and every Of you, your agents, officers,
servants tenants, and all claiming
authority under you, or either of you
do absolutely desist and refrain from
preventing the said Western Union
Telegraph company, its agents and
servants from restoring the connection
of the three telegraph wires hereto
fore erected along the railroad commonly
called the Kansas Pacific railroad, reach
ing from Denver eastwardly to Kansas
City in the state OF Missouri with the
batteries of the said Western Union Tele.
graph company, its agents and servants
from hereafter using, operating and con-
trolling the said wires, and that you do
hereafter de.ist and refrain from main
tanning the connection of the said wires,
or either thereof, with any battery or bat
teries not furnished by the said Western
Union Telegraph company, and from as
sumlng to operate the said wires, or either
thereof, or transmit, from the City OF
Denver or from any other point or place
where the said Western Union Telegraph
company have a separate office, any mes
sage over either of the said wires, except
in regard to the business Of the Kansas
Pacific railroad; and that you, and every
one of you, do absolutely refrain from
transmitting any such message, except
upon the one oS such wires which was
first erected and which before the 9th
day Of February last past was devoted to
the exclusive use OF the railway company,
unless in any case the said first wire shall
be interrupted or required by the United
States; and that you do absolutely desist
and refrain from interfering or intermed-
ding with the said wires in any respect,
save as above permitted, until our said
court or some justice thereof shall make
other order to the contrary.
Witness the Hon. Morrison r. Waite, chief
justice Of the supreme court OF the
United States and the seal Of our sald
circuit court at Denver, in the said
district, this l4th day of April, A. D.,
| 1880.
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22
How TO Aynid Sudden Death

A correspondent of the Belfast News
Letter says: Permit me, pro bono publi-
90 to state that very few sudden deaths
which are said to arise from disease of the
heart do really arise from that cause.
To ascertain the real origin of sudden
deaths the experiment has been tried in
Europe, and reported to a scientific con.
gress held at Strasburg. Sixty-six cases
of sudden death were made the subject Of
a post mortem, examination; in these cases
only two we're found who had died from
disease of the heart. Nine out Of the six
ty-six had died from apoplexy; while
there were fifty-five cases Of congestion Of
the lungs-that is, the lungs were so full
of blood they could not work, there no.
being room for sufficient quantity Of air
to enter to support life. The causes that
produce congestion OF the lungs are
cold feet, tight clothing costive bowels,
sitting still until chilled after being warm
ed with labor or rapid walk, going too
suddenly feom a close, heated room into
the cold air, especially after speaking, and
sudden depressing news operating on the
blood. These causes Of sudden death be-
ing known, an avoidance Of them may
serve to lengthen many valuable lives,
which would otherwise be lost under the
verdict of heart complaint. That disease
is supposed to be inevitable and incurable;
hence many would not take the pains they
would to avoid sudden death, if they
knew it lay in their power.