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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27
RecipNs.

PRISTER's PUpDTNd.-Oue cup Of suet
chopped fine, two eggs, three table
spoonfuls Of sugar, one cup Of milk, one
cup Of raisins. one cup Of curants, one.
half Of Q nutmeg, two teaspoonfuls Of
baking powder and flour enough to
make q batter. Boil for two hours.
EGG SAUCE Take the yolks OF two
eggs boiled hard; mash them with q
tablespoonful of mustard, little pep
per and salt, three tablespoonfuls OF
vinegar and three OF salad oil. A table.
spoonful Of cstsup improves this for
some. This sauce is very nice for boiled
fish.
VERMIcRLLI PupDNG. Two ounces Of
vermicelli. three quarters OF apint OF
milk. quarter OF pint Of cream. one
ounce and half Of butter, two eggs,
one ounce and half Of sugar; boil tho
vermicelii in the milk until tender. then
stir in the remaining ingredients: but
ter small tart dish and bake.
APPLE CEoUrEs. simple and
dainty little dessert is one taught by
Miss Carson: Peel and core the apples
and halvs them: take slices of bread,
spread thickly with butter and sprinkle
with sugar. then lay apples on bread,
core side down; sprinkle on more sugar
and any kind Of spice to taste. Bake.
LApiE' FIyGEIs The following re.
cipe for ladies' fingers is an excellent
one: Take one pound Of pulverized
sugar, one dozen eggs, ,hree-quarters
OF pound Of Honr. Beat the yolks and
sugar TO q cream, then beat the whites.
and lastly stir in the -four; flavor with
lemon. Bake in long, small tins made
expressly for these little cakes, or You
may drop them on white writing paper;
they are likely in this case, however, to
look irregular about the edge. Be
careful not to put too much dough in
the tin as it will rise Q good deal.
Have the oven hot and success is GER
tain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

TnE LAcoSIc LANGUkGE.-Although
the English language is the most absurd
ly spelled tongue in the world it permits
much more terse composition than any
other, and teles graphic clerks have spec
tally noted that English kilograms. as q
rule, contain fewer words than those ex-
pressing the same ideas in any other Ian
guage. A traveller says he was remind
ed OF this subject hy noticing the direc-
lions for an electric bell in his rom in a
foreign hotel. They were printed in
French. German and English
Ga es, pre- de pousser lie bou,on jusku-
au fond.
Man is, gebeten den knopf so yieI ais
moelich zuruckzustossen.
Please press the button to the bottom.
There are ten words each in the French
and German, to seven in the English.
The number of letters is 81, 50 and 81
respectively. The note at the foot OF
the bill of fare was similarly interesting {:
On remet la note chaqpc jour au con
tro!e des voyageurs.
I'm Irrungen zu yermeiden, wird tag
lich die Rechnung zur Controle vorge-
legt.
Bills are given daily to avoid errors.
Here, again. we have 10, II and !
words, with As, 63 and 3 letters respec-
lively. Another common "notice af-
fords corroborating evidence of the pre-
ceding examples Of superior terse ness Of
our vernacular:
On es. prize de ne pas fumer.
Os wird gebeten mich. "a rauchen.
Please do not smoke.
Here we have : and words to 4,
with %. - and l6 letters respectively.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

THERE Is BALM N GnEip The sue
cess which has marked the Introduction "f
Cream Balm, Catarrh remedy. prepared
by Ely Bros, Oswego. y. Y, Is Indeed
marvellous. Many persons in flttston
are using It with most satisfactory results.
A lady down town Is recovering the senSr
OF smell. which she had not enjoyed ior
dfteen years, through the use OF The Balm.
She had given up her case IS incnrablr.
Mr. Barber, the druggist, has used IL In
his family and eommends It very highly
In another column young Tunhannock
lawyer, known TO many OF our readers,
testliles that he was cured OF partial deaf
ness. 1t Is certainly q very tificaciouS
remedy. PdtstOn, Pa, Ga-eite, AHg. H.,
1881. Price 80 cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

A young Nez Perce chief called Otto
is exciting the wonder of SanFrancisco
people. or such of them as take interest
in Workmanship, by his remarkable feats.
This is one Of them: A pistol barrel is
placed in a small steel frame behind this
razor facing the audience. On each
side of the razor is glass ball securely
placed. The pistol b srrel, razor and
balls are masked with a covering Of
white cloth. The boy is then blindfold-
ed, his back turned to the objects. the
about face!" is given, when he fires
down through the pistol barrel, splits bis
single riAe-ball upon the razor edge, and
breaks both glass balls on the right and
left.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27
Ncw Years story
4 STORY OF \ DEACON.
ul MARY LOWE DICKINSON.

Tie Deacon stood in his shir,-sleeves
before the tiny square mirror IN the front
ot the kitchen clock lie stopped and
wri;hcd and made astonishing faces a,
himself IN the hopeless struggle TO ut the
button hole IN hi, collar 20 the button a,
the back Of his shirt lie did no, swear,
bat The gray cat, blinking her eyes tro"-
sly from her sleepiag-place under the
stove, suddenly sneaked past bin ia,o
the sit,ing-room and took refuge on the
skirt Uf Mrs. Deacon's calico gown.
There were thunders and hghtnings pOr-
,eutiogs in the atmosphere, and the good
woman looked up from the stocking she
ws, darniEg barely in time to escape the
storm.
WHY, father What's the trouble
Here. lei p.e button it SIT night down
here, ami let me fix you otf - and the
pale. worried locking laid her hand coax
ingly upon bis arm.
"Wdl. button IL. then. if YOU are &C.
ing 10 sloud like TO know if am
never 10 have a button hight as long as |
live. Two women folks, and nobody tc
take a stitch in my clothes Where i
Msry; shes always out Of sight when
she's wanted"
Tnvie was no faul, with the button or
the hole. but only with the stiff, clumsy
fingers unused TO any service so small.
But his wife did not tell him that the sc
cret Of bis inability TO manage his collar
lay in the very fac, that all his life 1.-TWO
women-folks" had done it for him. She
only fastened the nsck-,ie, brushed his
hair, ard helped him on with his over
coat, saying gently. " / presume Mary 5
getting ready to 60 with you. You know
you always liked 10 have her 90 TO meet
ing with you, on the last night OF the
year"
Then if she's going, tell her to come
along, Ican't wait for her TO put on all
her furbelows. | want TO stop at Squire
Nelson's about that mortgage. OF course
he means 10 fOreclOse.
oh, no don't believe it, Gideon.
He ISN'T any such man, and the poor
womans face grew shade more weary
and white 'but YOU 90 right along, and
Mary will 90 when she is ready. It's
beautiful night, and | will walk down
with her myself You'll be there to come
home with her
''Of course shall. I'll be there, If fol
nothing else than to keep George Nelson
from coming. He needn't think I'm go
ing to let the farm and the girl both go
into his fathers family.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27
Oyerrun with Goats.

The island Of Cyprus is overun with
goats. 1t is estimated that there are
23O. 900 Of these animals on the island,
and planting is almost useless on &C.
count Of their ravages. "They carry
no WOOL" says the st. James Gazette,
furnish only bad meat, and hardly
give more milk than the sheep to
which, however, they are preferred on
account OF their feeding on ligneoas
vegetation, which the sheep reject.
They are fed, therefore, almost en-
tirely at the expense Of the woods, and
not only, it is stated, does the goat
destroy the young freshly grown
plants, but it browses on the young
branches OF Older trees. Or the south
ern mountains, also, where the soil is
loose. the goat is accused Of increasing
this looseness, by scrambling about,
and thus injuring young plants, which
are dragged down and torn away by
the falling OF broken stones
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27
4 Utah Character.


Mary's vale is a beautiful valley
through which the clear, swift and
deep Sewer river flows. 1t contains
mining camp. and it is the home oi
General Agramonte, one Of the mosi
noted characters OF Utah. The saints
call him big Windy in ridicule ol
his remarkable conversational powers,
Just previous to M arrival an attempt
had been made TO assassinste him.
Three sEots we're fred at him from The
bushes OF the Sewer river. none ol
which took effect. He returned the
FIRE with Sharp's rifle, and on the fol
lowing day a wounded saint was found,
being carefully cared for in a neighbos
ing village. The genera, married Mrs.
Clara Stonehouse Young, widow o.
Joseph A. Young, Br gham's most tai
ented son, and being a gentle and
bold speaker of opinions, is not one ol
the lOVeu ones Vi Llou' hc ciaiLnf
direct descent from q famous CAstiliap
king; he served on the stall OF Union
general during the war, has adventured
some in Mexico, and was for years &C.
lively and prominently identified with
the Cuban rebellion. l had heard
much OF him in my travels, and when ]
saw him enter the room where / sat and
place q carbine and double barreled
shotgun IN a corner, remove belt hold.
ing a navy revolver and q bowie knife
and slip silver. mounted Derringer in
his hip pocket. knew that was in the
presence OF General Agramonte.-San
y Dn.g
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27
Caught In His Own Trap.

A story-quite as good for being
true-is told Of two medical students,
the one q very large, and the other .
very small person, who were room.
mates and bedfellows. On certain
warm night the big man, who was on
the inner side, awoke to the conscious.
ness that he was being crowded to the
wall, his companion having taken q
good. sized reservation in the middle Of
the bed. BY way Of Furnishing the en-
croachment with neatness and dispatch,
he gently adjusted his soles and ousted
the little fellow so effectually as to
land him on the carpet. The elected
one showed no signs Of resentment IN
til several nights later, when, finding
his bulky companion occupying q posi-
tion similar TO the one in which he had
given oilense. Ee plotted revenge.
stealthily clambering over the huge
form, he braced his back against the
wall and planting foot on either side
OF his friends spine. collected all his
forces and gave a tremendous push.
The effect was instantaneous, and il not
just what had been anticipated, was
certainly in strict accordance with na.
ture's laws. The big man moved, but
the ped moved with HIN. opening wide
space between itself and the wall.
through which the little man immedi.
ately dropped to the floor, where he
doubtless had chance to recover from
his astonishment and reflect on the rea.
sons why another good plan had gono
wrong.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

OK THIRTY DAYS TRAL---We will send
DR.. Dyes celebrated Electro-Vo oltaic Belts
and other Electric Appliances on trial for
thirty days to young men and older persons
who are afflicted with Nervous Debility,
Lost Vitality, etc, guaranteeing speedy
relief and compete restoration Of vigor and
manhood. Also for rheumatism. Neuralgia,
Paralysis, Liver and Kidney Difficulties,
Ruptures, and many other Diseases. Illus
trated pamphlet sent free. Address Voltaic
Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

l.vISG WIrSESsEI.-The hundreds OF
hearty, and healthy looking men, women
and children, that have been rescued from
beds of pain. sickness and well nigh death
by Parker's Ginger Tonic are the best evil
dences in the world OF its sterling merit
and worth. You will ind such in almost
every community.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

golden MEDICAL DISCOVERY" Trade
mark registered) Is not only sovereign
remedy for consumption, but also for
consumptlye night sweats, bronchitis,
coughs, splitting of blood, weak lungs
shortuess of breath, and kindred affections
of the throat and chest. BY druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

Last year the German wire mills sup.
piled England with 80. 600 tons Of wire,
and Russia with 10000 tons. France
received from Germany from $4,000 to
$1,000 tons Of steel wire for sofa springs,
and America not less than $4,000 from
the same source.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

Unlike other cathartics, DIR. Pierces
"Pellets" do not render the bowels costive
after operation. hut. on the contrary, es-
tablish a permanently healthy action. Be-
ing entirely reget0bie no particular care Is
required while using them. BY druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

A Boston firm propose to receive
limited number of girls from the public
schools, who may desire to become
saleswomen, and educate them, s
boys are educated for business, giving
them one hundred dollars the first year
and increasing their pay according to
their proficiency. They are to be
allowed vacation OF two weeks ont oi
the time, and every means will be
Afforded for their advancement.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

THE COUNTRY. Who tha, has ever liy.
ed any time 10 the country but must have
heard OF the virtues OF Burdoek a. blood
purifier. Bmrioek Blood BiHsrs cure dyspep-
sia, blliousness, and all disorders arising
from impure blood or deranged liver or
kidneys. Price 81 on, trial bottles 10 cts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

How often we see some young man who
has Squandered his money and ruined Ai,
health hy excesses. and before 30 years uf
age Is an all broken down aud played oui
man In all such cases | prescribe nat
Gre's tonic and nerNlue, Sulphur Bitter
They supply food for the Oralu, strengthen
the nerves, aud are successful 10 nine eases
out Of ten Old FhHsiciqH
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

-" What can do for you to induce
you to 60 to bed now. ?" asked Lowell
mamma, Of her fve-year-old boy, Mon
day evening. "You can let me sit up a
little longer" was the youngsters re-
sponse.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27
A CARD

To all who are sunerrg from the errors ard
indiscreiions of youth. nervous veasness early
decay. loss Of m manhood, &C.. will send = recipe
that will cure you. FREE OF CHARGE. This
Great remedy was discovered by missionary In
South America. Send . selfaddressed envelope
20 the REv. JOSEPH T. ISNAS, Station ID. Ne'o
lork City.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

"Im In the guessed chamber" as the
fellow said who had forgotten the number
OF his room and gone into the first cham
Der he came to.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

ANNOYANCE AVOIDED Gray hairs are
honorable but their premature APPEARANCE
IL annoying. Parkers Hair Balsam pre-
vents the annoyance by promptly restoring
the youthful color.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

A little child was addressed by a
gentleman the other day. How old
are you, my dear:' he asked. "Old"
said the child, Indignantly, I'm not old
at all. I'm quite new
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

Rochester Is turning street cars hy
squeezed" air. As for u, give US Il
squeezed heiress-Or what Is better, Que
that feels the need OF squeezing
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

"Oh yes, he 'sook'my hand in marriage,
said Philadelphia woman, testlfying in
her breach OF promise suit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

A man was made in an instant bald
headed forever, in Mobile, BY the ex-
plosion of fire cracker in his hat. 1t
was the work of his playful son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

A man who stoops To conquer will soon
b. needing shoulder braces. Better SIT
down In a rocking chair 10 conquer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

A Spring lield dairyman furnished butter
TO a circus company, recently, and want
ed to get In on the strength OF IL. The
tIcket-ageut examined the butter, and
granted the request.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

There are some who fail 10 get rich. ami
so die poor; there are others who fall In
order 10 get rich, and succeed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

WISrIg's BAISiM Oh WILD CHEEEN
cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis. whoop-
Ing Cough. Group, Influenza, Consump-
tioD and all diseases ofthe Throat, Llng~.
and Chest. 90 cents and 81 bottle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

THINK OF IL. l. lie and health not worth
preserving: The best preventive and re
storer. is "Wells Health Renewer, sold by
all Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27
Beatty Organs and Pianos.

We learn That M,yor Realty sf Washington.
New Jersey, is 70 sivirg hundreds OF orders Tor
his P..ros end Organs for Chr istmas presents:
We dyISe ouY readers 70 order carly and AVOID
the ru.h. Read his Advertisement.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

Mrs. liomespun, who had heard some
body remark upon the hunting In the
English preserves, said that was Just what
her little johnny did In hers
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

Ifyou want to read sensible, instruct
i've and elevating book, 60 to any public
library and ask for the one that is called
for the least.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

A member OF a school committee whites
We have two schoolrooms sufficient,
large To accommodate over three hundred
pupils, one above the other"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

Silver dollars with holes In them ale
painfully numerous. but they are not hail
30 painfully numerous ~ holes without
silver dollars around them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

There Is good deal Of human nature In
the clothes-wringer. A pretty girl had
her hand squeezed by one.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

The young lady who sent some water
pitchers ~ friend As wedding presents
appropriately ended her note. begging their
acceptance, "ewers truly"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

why don't you stop coughing: Moth.
ing easier: just get bottle OF Or. Grave,
Balsam of Wild Cherry and Tar, and II
your Cough i not better in the morning,
will pay lor it," said one gentleman 10 an
other. The result i the first gentleman
now blows for the Balsam for all disease
Of the pulmonary organs, including Sore
Throat. Bronchitis, Whocpins Cough, Sc.
II you doub, IL try a bottle yourself, and
then you will be satisfied. Large bottle-.
so cents samples, lO cents. For sale hy
all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

Having examined the formula from
which .A,dmsOR's Botlaic cough BdisGHi
is prepared. We recommend IL ~ 4 safe and
reliable medicine for the cure OF AsthmI,
Coughs, Colds, and all diseases OF the
Throat, Chest, and Lungs.
GEO. w. MARTIN, VI. ID.
/. II. STEARNS, NJ D..
Formerly Surgeon y. NJ. Asylum, Togus,
Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27
NUMBER 81.

"Solid comfort can be realized by those
suffering from all forms Of Scrofula, IL they
will take Hoods Sarsaparilla and be cured.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

Are you feeling very M asked the
physician; ''let me see your tongue,
please. Its no use, doctot,' replied the
poor patient; mo tongue can tell how bad
| feel"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

Jim Keene, the millionaire stock broker,
used 10 be 4 stationery p,ddler IN San
Francisco, one OF those pirates who seil~
tissue writing psper and transparent 'n-
yelopes at twenty five cents doz,n. No
wonder he got rich.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27

\ KIND WoEp or ApNICE.-if you feel
yourself growing weak. your strength fail
Ing, the natural functions OF tue body be-
coming impaired, take warning In time
your system needs Iron which when COM
5ined with proper vegetable extracts, pro
duces tonic OF rare medicinal effect
Such remedy rs Browns Iron Bllters.
Buy 1t OF your druggists and do not be-
persuaded TO take substitute. for this IS
the only remedy which gives permanent
strength. IL contains no alchohol, nor
does II blacken the teeth. IL receives the
universal endorsement OF clergymen, ply
siciaus, druggists, and all who have
usCu H.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-27
n 0 0 D s.

Another case writes: 81 have had ca
tauh four years. Last April, the drop
ping In my throat became so trouble
some that I became alarmed, as IL affected
my right lung. ] took two bottles Of Hoods
Sarsaparila and it cured me. My appetite.
which was variable before, is first rate now.
Very truly yours, Charles y. Griffin, 60 Sum-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-18
TOWN MEETING DAY.
Mondays Elections In the various I""

. EIGctlOm8
WHITEFrELD.
At the annual election in whitehead the
following officers were chosen:
Moderator-A. b. Noyes.
Town CIerk-JOhn s. Ryan.
Selectmen and AssessOrs-A. Is. Noyes'
Charles j. Shehan, J. Z. Palmer.
Treasurer-F. W. Douglass.
Coliector-Frapklin Morse.
TWAS voted to raise Sl4Oo for schoois
$500 for support of poor; $1,000 TOR mel
dental expenses. The total liabilities OF the
town are Sl4.s92.3s resources, s+,s2'.fo;
net debt, $40, O6j.2s.
At the March meeting in Dresden, on Moh-
day. the following officers were chosen;
Woderator-Chas. +. Allen.
Town Clerk-John H. Mayors.
Sclectmen and Assessors-Chas w. b'ck-
s,rd r. +. Houdlette, Bradbury Blenn.
Observation-Disclosures G. Allen.
Treasurer-Jas. W. Sheldon.
Constable and Tax Collector-lho"A'
All republicans, except II. G. Allen.
.s voted to raise $1,000 for schools; Siooo
Co.. sunnort of poor; 5000 for interest and ex-
,,anses $500 for principal OF town DEBT
md sl5oO for repair Of highways. Inc
selectmen of last year presented . I ~
s~h;cb for accuracy and clearness IS haId 10
heat II shows the net Liabilities OF tue ''" q"
IN he only $l1O5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-18

The goodly city of Bath, SO noted for her
excellent ships and the intelligence, refine
ment and hospitality of her people, will on
saturday next celebrate the one hundredth
anniversary of the incorporation of that
town. A historical address will be delivered
by Rev. II. o. Thayer, an Grafton by Hon.
t. b. Nealley, and a poem by Frank W.
hawthorne. The usual accomplishments OF
music. ringing of bells, a salute, an evening
ie'ee and concert are also down on the pro-
gramme. The centennial ball to be given
under the auspices of Dunlap Commandery'
n T., at the Patten car works in Bath, FRI
DAY evening next, promises to be one OF the
grandest affairs ever witnessed in New Eng
land The capacity of the building is sum-
Gent for one thousand couples. Tickets for
between six and eight hundred couples are
already disposed of, many of them to parties
IN Boston and New York.