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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-06-21

It was nv fortune last year TO stop Tor a
few days at country post Office, 70 which
many OF these cards came. Anything
for me, squire:" would be demanded.
Yes. here's keerd. BetSey says she
can't come till after harvest" "Sho, sor-
~ 10 hear it - We'll" he would say to
another, Isl MoOdy's oyerbid you on them
apples. You'd better Ia, doue as | told
Won al the time" MARY" said he TO 4
pretty red checked girl, bill isn't coming
nome. an voa'n hey 10 make up your mind
u il. Wants YOU TO send him his fowling-
niece" "Ah, widow" 10 another, then
esa, YOU sent 10 Hardy wasn't fresh. AS
he addressed them he would hand them
IN ii cards, and felt happy that he knew
what was going on. Now his mouth Is
sealed forever and the rill Of his wisdom is
damned. as he has been many time.
b. p. Shillaber, in Hartford Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-06-21

Can a passenger stop an express train [:
asks an exchange That depends. W
prefer 20 let some other passenger Try %
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-06-21

Summer is now upon US. and in order
10 stand the hot weather of the summer
months. the system should be kept in per-
feet condition, with all the organs per-
forming their Office work. Biliousness.
Liver Complaint. Dizziness in the Head,
Indigestion, Constipation, and all similar
diseases, yield readily to the effect of BaN-
ter'S Mandrake BitterS. Price % cts.
per bottle. Try Il and be convinced.
Or. y. G.. Whites Pulmonary Elixir has
no superior as q Cough remedy. Price 30
and 30 cts. per bottle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-06-21
ATTENTION.

vINHE Subscribers desiring 10 make A chause -
J. business. request sill persons IN ieOtri !. !,
Elliott a Stowell, South Paris q make inmsal.- ~
payment. All bills not paid by Jan. !, lssl' VII
be lett with sn attorney TO collect. -,
ETIIJDTT y sTOWFIit
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-06-21
HONEST MEDICINE.
.FAvoRITE REMEDY"
SALT RHEUM.

Rseemmsn ended by Clsrsymsn, Statesmen
and Others.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20
Why Chinamen Never Naturaiize.
san Francisco Chronicle


 The penal code of China contains pro- vision which is correctly translated as follows:
 "All persons renouncing their country and allegiance or devising the means thereof shall be beheaded, and in the punishment of this offense no distinction shall be made between principals and ac- cessories. The property of all such criminals shall be confiscated and their wives and children distributed as slaves to the great officers of state. The parents, grandparents, brothers, and grandchildren of such criminals, whether habitually living with them under the same roof or not, shall be perpetually banished to the distance of 2,600 leagues. All those who purposely conceal or con hive at this crime shall be strangled. Those who inform against criminals of this class shall be rewarded with the whole of their property. If the plan is contrived but not executed, the principals are to be strangled and the accessories punished with blows and ban ishment."
 This provision, which has only lately become known, explains why John has no particular desire to naturalize, cut off his queue and become a real "Melican man." The law maker who devised it conferred more incalulable blessing on California than any Caucasian in the state has ever done or ever will do. John may ChristianiZe -four or five centuries hence), but he will be in no haste to naturalize while that section of the penal code of his native land remains un- changed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20
The Parson and His xanthippe.

It happened just 7sasss>I as tell it: for l hae 1t from the lips of the man who chanceo to be the unfortunate guest of the occa sion.
 The Rev. Didymus Coolbath was set tied over the only religious society main. tained in the quiet country town of Ash dale. He was meek, Christian man striving to live the doctrines he preached and wherever he was thoroughly known he was appreciated and beloved. Not many men could have borne up so brave. ly, and so pleasantly, under the burden of woeful domestic cross as did he What that cross was will appear from the finale of the following incident:
 On a certain day, which had opened very pleasantly, a brother clergyman from distant parish, called upon Bro Coolbath, partly on clerical business and partly for enjoyment; for the two had been classmates at college in other years.
 Bro. Winnman's horse was put up, and he took dinner with his friend. He was introduced to Sister Coolbath, wife of his host, who, he thought was struggling she did not try. But the meal was
 
 old friends enjoyed themselves. Late in the afternoon, just as Bro. Winnman was ordering his horse, the gathering clouds burst, and the rain fell; and the host insisted that his visitor should remain oyer night. He had said that his wife would not expect him that night, so he could remain as well as not.
 Outside in the kitchen the hostess, having imagined that her husband had invited his guest to remain over night prepared tray, with bread and milk thereon, and sent it into the study for the suppers of the two clergymen; and ii she could have seen how they enjoyed it, and how thankful they were to her for having so served them, she would have gone mad.
 It became dark early. After the sim pie supper had been eaten the host arose and put on his hat, and said he would go out to the stable, and see that his groom undersood that the visiting horse was to be kept for the night. And out he went.
 Very shortly after Mir. Coolbath had gone out, the visiting brother thought he would follow, and take bit of fresh air notwithstaing the rain. He had taken his hat in his hand, and had reached the hall, when he was aware that he was confronted by a female.
 Aye-it was the hostess herself; and in the gloom she thought it was her hus- band who approached. She had heavy tin dust-pan in her hand, and with it she dealt the man blow upon the head that almost stunned him.
 There!-Beast!-Take that I'll teach you to turn my house into tavern! What did you invite that smirkin' ever- lastin' good-for nothing to stop over night here for?"
 The visiting brother staggered on, and reached the stable; and, in the end, he persuaded his good host to let him go home. And we can imagine that, to him, the storm and the tempest of nature were heavenly visitants as compared with the storm and the tempest he had left behind, in the home of his bl other.
 S. C.. JR,
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20
POKER.

aTo draw, or not to draw, that is the question:
 Whether 'tis safer inthe player to take
 The awful risk of sklnning for a straight,
 Or, standing pat to raise 'em all the limit,
 And thus, by bluflng get 1t. To draw-or skin;
 No nore-nnd by that skin to get fail
 Or two pair, or the iattcst bouncin' kings
 That luck is heir to-5tis cois1mmation
 Deyoutly to be wished. To draw--to skim To skinl perchance to bust-aye there's the rub For in that draw of three what cards may come, When we have shutlied of the uncertain pack Must give us pause There's the respect, Which makes calamity of a bob-tailed flush. For who would bear the overwhelming blind, The reckless straddle, the wait on the edge, The irlsolenee of pat hands, and the lifts That patient merit ofthe buffer takes, When he himself might be much better off By simply passing. Who would trays up hold, And go out on a small progressive raise But that the dread of something after call The undiscovered ace-ftlll, to whose strength such hands must bow--puzzles the will And makes us rather keep the chips we have Than be curious about the hands we know not of Thus blufiing does make edwards of us all And thus the native hue of four heart flush Is slcklied with some dark and cussed club And spectators in a Iaek-pot's wealth, With this regard, their interest turn awry, And lose the right to open"
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20
Rescued From Death.

J. Coughlin of Somerville, Mass, says: "In the fall of 1876 l was taken ill with violent bleeding of the lungs followed by severe copeh soon began to loose my ap- pir,..s and flesh. was so weak at one time that could not leave my bed. In the summer of 1877 was admitted to the city hospital. While there the doctors said had hole in my left lung as big as half dollar. 1 ex pended over hundred dollars in doctors and medicines. l was so far gone at one time report went around that l was dead. give ID hope, but friend told me of Dr. Vim. Halls Balsam for the Lungs, laughed at my friends, thinking that my case was incurable, but I got q bottle to satisfy them, when to my surprise and qualification, commenced fe feel better. My hope, once dead, began to revive, and to-day feel in better spirits than l have the past three years.
 I write this hoping you will publish it, so that everyone afflicted with Diseased Lungs will be induced to take Dr. Wm. Halls Bal sam for the Lungs, and be convinced that consumption can be cured. I have taken two bottles and can positively say that it has done more good than all the medicines have taken since my sickness. My cough has almost entirely disappeared, and shall soon be able to so to work" Sold by all druggists.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20

She never will suffer Uncle Hugh sees to that t-and it is to him she looks for support, instead of to the improvi- dent man whose name she bears Cousin Jane took me for drive yes- terday,' she said, in q fretful tone of voice. Once l took her; how thincs have changed!v
 Uncle Hugh speaks kindly and hope fully as he leaves; he does not remind her of the conversation which took place ten years ago when he first was told of her engagement.
 On his way home he passes stately stone dwelling walks quite past--then returns. He never can resist the tempta- ton to enter that portal, and though he was there only this morning he goes in again.
 In that richly furnished sittine-room. with its ruby velvet hangings and unioue tasteful adornment, he finds a beautiful, fresh-taced lady whom he still calls lit tie Jane." It is easy to recognize her. the same beaming goodness of expres- sion, the same dimpled cheeks and soft brown eyes. They talk awhile, and it is not long before the conversation turns upon the husband, absent upon his busi- ness.
 Tt does me good to hear people speak of Burt" says Uncle Hugh; "everywhere men say the kindest things of his clear head and his good heart. Little Jane, you chose well, when you married the poor young carpenter; for true it is that the rank is but the guinea-stamp,
 A bright smile Eliminates the wife's features as she hears these praises of her manly, worthy husband; but presently her eyes grow moist with tears.
 "Yes, Uncle Hugh, should indeed be happy. You know all those qualities which are open for the world to see, and which have made him so successful in life; but only know the sterling worth and nobility of my husbands heart. An, 1 oftentimes think how well for the world it would be were there many more like him."
 And many more young women sensi- ble enough to see and appreciate such characters even when not surrounded by the glamour of wealth and luxury,n con cluded Uncle Hugh.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20
Fighting a Panther for Four Hours.

Our friend Bob Bobo, who wears the honors as the champion bear hunter, must now pull in his horns, as from all accounts he has been beaten by the ex- ploit of Mir. c. Jenkins, who last Thurs day night killed panther that meas ured eleven feet four inches in length, nine inches across the foot and weighed, after being skinned, 302 pounds. The monster early in the night came up near the residence and got aftera SOW that had pigs. The SOW took refuge under the house. Mir. Jenkins hearing the fuss went out, and, seeing the brute, got his gun and dogs and gave chase, running him mile and half, and after fighting him for four hours. during which all his dogs were routed and all his ammunition expended, he finally killed him with his knife. This is the largest panther we ever heard of, and Mir. N. B. Jenkins on Tuesday brought part of the scalp and foot to town as trophies of the monster. Our friend Bob will now have to take a back seat until he can hunt up larger one.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20
Pfles Pilesl Piles.-A Sure Cure Found ai
 Last-No One Need Suffer.

A sure cure for the Blind, Bleeding, Itch ing and liberated Piles has been discovered by Dr. Williams tan Indian remedy), called Dr. Williams Ointment. A single box has years standing. No one need suffer five minutes after applying this wonderful sooth- ing medicine. Lotions, Instruments and Electuaries do more harm than good. Williams Ointment absorbs the tumors, allays the intense itching (particuliarly at night, after getting warm in bed), act as a poultice, gives instant and painless relief and is prepared only for Piles, itching of the private parts, and nothing else.
 For sale by all Druggists, or mailed on receipt ofprice, $100. Henry & Davis, Pro prietors, Cleveland, o.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20

invented thermal balance, depending upon the resistance to an electric current varying with temperature which super Langley has decided the mooted question of the moons heat radiated by it, secur- ing almost indentical results from eigh- teen observations the Reflection of the galyanometer needle being 39.1, repre- senting thousandth of degree of heat. Another interesting experiment was the registering of the heat radiated by the body of a COW or man quarter or half a mile from the balance.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20
Blocking Valley News.
,ogan, tohio) Hooking Seminal

In the absence of anything startling or terrific, politics and the exploits of the army worm excepted,-news from this de- lightful valley will not prove enerve-tingling. However an item of very great importance to many people is communicated by Mir. F. Harrington. Wholesale and retail Druggist of Logan, who thus writes: MT. Alex. Mo Clurg, Union Furnace, states that his wife had been afflicted with rheumatism for the last twenty-five years, being unable to walk without canes or other help the most of that time; has now used two bottles of St. Ja- cobs Oil and walks, not only about the house, but also in the fields without any helps
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20

SOME of the newspaper smart Alecks are ridiculing Philadelphia editor who got an advance copy of the Presidents message by mistake, and would not pub fish it because he could not honestly do so. Instead of ridicule, the man should have golden crown, and every news paper man in America ought to put in something toward it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20
saignaw Daily News.

MT. George Schick informed our reporter, fhat he had been suffering with rheumatism in his feet so badly, that for weeks at time he would be unable to leave his bed. He tried various remedies without relief, and concluded to use St. Jacobs Oil. It acted like magic. In two days, he was entirely cured
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20
Cause and Enect.

The main cause of nervousness Is indiges- ton, 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 car " of all the poisonous and waste matter of the system. See other rcolumn.-Adpdnce.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20

ONE night Uncle Harvey, keeper of q poor-house down in Maine was walked by the groans of one of the old men. "What is the matter?" he asked. "Tm dying, Uncle Harvey" said the old man. Pm dying go and get me doughnut; I must have suthin' to pass away the time." Harper.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20
A ReliabIe Remedx.

Kidney-Wort, not only cures bad cases of piles and all disorders of the kidneys and liver, but is a reliable remedy for a debili- tated constitution. It acts on the bowels as ing elements which cause sickness.-Plain- dedler.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20

THOUSANDS of women have been entirely cured of the most stubborn cases of female weakness by the use of LYDIA k. PINKHAM's VEGETABLE COMPOUND. Send to Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, 233 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20

PURE CoD-LrvER OIL made from selected livers on the sea-shore, by Caswell, Hazard & Co.,. New York. It is absolutely pure and sweet Patients who have once taken it prefer it to all others. Physicians have de- cided it superior to any of the other oils in market.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20

VEeErINE is not vile, nauseous com pound which simply purges the bowels, but safe, pleasant remedy which is sure to purify the blood and thereby restore the health.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20

SwELLED neck is prevailing in Mont- gomery county, Ohio. In most oth- CT counties of the State the disorder ap- pears to be swelled head.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20

A GIRL wrote to her lover that she had been so ill Tor physician told her she must absolutely thins4 of nothing, land so, my darling, just thougns q you all the time."
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20

LADIES making collections of business cards, send to Cragin & Co.,, Phil, Pa, for a set of seven cards in six colors and gold, illustrating Shakespeares Seven Ages of Man" Send gratis to users of Dobbins' Electric Soap
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20

LOOK here, my fine fellow" said the lecturer to the little boy who was disturbing the orator by constantly coughing, here's quarter get bottle of Dr. Bulls Cough Syrupn
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20

JoNEs, who was trying to sew button on his coat, murmured. They say't there's new yacht that makes fifteen knots an hour, but this makes twenty knots a minute"
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20

REDDING's RUSSIA SALvE the leading remedy for all flesh wounds and skin dis eases. H. B. Clahin, the great New York merchant says: ''The best remedy l have ever used"
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20

REv. R. R. BuRrs, of Manata, Fla, says; 'sTutt's pills are held in high repute as a liver regulator in this hot climate. In fact hardly know how we would get along without them. Chills and Fever have lost their dread Our people take one or two doses of the pills and follow it with fifteen grains of Quinine, divided in three doses during the day. The ague never re- turns"
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20
The Reason Why.

The tonic effect of Kidney Wort is pro- duced by it's clensing and purifying action on the blood. Where there is gravelly deposit in the urine or milky, ropy urine from disordered kidneys, it always cures Leader.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20

IT must Se confessed that the build ing of stable for twenty horses on the top of private mansion, access to which is obtained by means of a lift is calcula- ted to awaken feeling of astonishment even in these days of marvels. Yet thisis the case on house just erected in Bel grave Square, London, by Mir. Sassoon. Ground is very valuable in that fashion able part ot London, and by relessss.ts E, $ the horses to the top of the house two birds are issiiies; with one stone, for space is Saved and the smell of the stables avoided. The horses do not seem by any means to object to the mode of ascent; possibly they are unconscious of 1t on ac- count of the closed shutters of the lift.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20

APPEAL of the Bonds Help us, Gus sius, leash us,) or we sink"
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20
Vegetine.
Liver Complaint.

This disease may be said to proceed almost in- variably from the stomach being out of order in the first place. By the stomach being out of or der the blood also gets out of order and why7 All the blood in the human body passes through the liver every few minutes to have the bilious mat ter separated from it. If there be any scrofulous taint or other impurity in the blood it will surely be deposited in the liver along with the bile T1 and by, however. these impurities increasing. win torpid; then it will cease to perform It's duty of straining out the bile Only poison will be left in the liver; and the result win be obstructed n- famed and swollen liver; ending in disease Such is the theory. and such the climax, as proven by facts. The symptoms crowd rapidly upon one another-a continued pain or tenderness in the right side, inducing cancellation and weakness; cough with approximation, dyspepsia, high-color- ed urine, yellowncss of the eyes, fever and quick pulse. It is impossible to mistake the disease by these symptoms. There is only one way of cur ing Liver Complaint; and that is, to strike at the root To. do this, you must act on the stomach, m the blood, the flyer, and the general health at the same time. VEGETINE alone will do this, and will effect speedy cure. See testimonials
 Liver Complaint.
 I AM AS WELL AS EVER.
 WATERLOO, To-, Oct 9, 1878. l have been troubled with Liver Complaint and preparations without effect; but after taking two bottles of VEGEIIsE, am as well as ever was
 Respectfully ,,v,o,u We are personally acquainted with MT Lincoln and know (the above) his statement to be true We have sold large quantities of vEGErINE and our customers speak well of it for the complaints for which it is recommended.
 WANGLER BROS,
 Druggists and Booksellers, Waterloo, 10.
 Liver Complaint.
 GRIoGsvILLE, ILL, July 30, 1878. H. R. STEVENS, BOSTON:
 Dear Sir-My only object fin giving you this testimonial is to spread valuable information Having been badly afflicted with Liver Complaint was induced by some of my friends to try your VEdETIsR; and before l had used half bottle I found that l was deriving great benefit by 1t. 1 had used other medicines but could not say that they helped me in the least. l pronounce your medicine far ahead of any other and can cheer fully recommend it to any one in need of such a medicine. Yours respectfully,
 MRS. MARY KNEELAND
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20

IT is alleged that Mir. Hayes rolls his hair under at the end.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20

The proprietor of this celebrated medicine justly claims for it a superiority over all reme- dies ever offered to the public for the SAFE, CERTAIN and PERMANENT cure of Ague and Fever, or Chills and Fever, whether of short or long standing. He refers to the entire West ern and Southern couHtry to bear him testimony to the truth of the assertion that in no case whatever will it fail to cure If the directions strictly followed and carried out. In great many cases single dose has been sufficient fol a cure, and whole families have been cured by single bottle, with a perfect restoration ot the general health. It is, however, prudent, and in every case more certain to cure if its use is con. tinued in smaller doses for week or two afsei the disease has been checked, more especially in difficult and long-standing eases. Usually this medicine will not require any aid to keep the bowels in good order. Should the patient. how. ever require eathartfc medicine, after having taken three or four doses of the Tonic, single dose of BULLS VEGETABLE FAMILY PILLS will be sufficient
 The genuine SMITHS TONIC SYRUP must have DIR. JOHN BULLS private stamp on each bottle DR. JOHN BULL only has the right to manufae- ture and sell the original JOHN J. SMITas TONIC SYRUP. of Louisville, Ky. Examine well the label on each bottle. If my private stamp is not on each bottle do not purchase or you wlll be deceived.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-20
Good Hotels.

Hotel accommodations for travellers are of the greatest importance to persons who have to move about the country on business. Just where to go" is what every man wants to know when he leaves home. The Grand Union Hotel, opposite Grand Central Depot, New York City, is very popular resort, be- cause the attendance there is prompt and satisfactory. The charges are reasonable ard the me7sogc complete; try it. Families can live better for less money at the Grand Union Hotel than at any other first-class hotel in the city. Be careful to sec that Grand Union Hotel is on the sign where you enter