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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

"This apple is pretty we'll worn out"
said fve-year-old, as she finished eat.
ing and was about to throw away the
core.
"She stoops to conquer" Can this
refer to the fond mother who bends over
her wayward boy with number five
slipper?
The man who stood in front OF his
glass for two hours getting the right
color on his mustache said he WAS just
"dyeing to see his girl"
Why is paper more valuable than
coin2 Because you double it when you
put it in your pocket, and when you
take it out you find it increases.
"You're dear girl" he sighed, after
paying for two oyster stews and three
fourths of pie for her, and she thought
him just too awfully sweet and affec-
tionate.
An aesthetic writer speaks Of fair
young girl vanishing like the dew be-
fore the morning SUM-" This is shock
ingly vulgar. In plain language it
means that she dried up.
Two children are playing together in
q garden. The little sister says to her
little brother, "wf 'ch would you rather
be, little flower or little bird ?" The
young man, after q minutes reflection:
"a little bird-because it eats!"
]. stuck to K. all the time, much TO
the latter's annoyance. ~ say. my
dear K.," said j., one day, "to what
age do We belong?" az ought to be-
long to the savage" said K, savagely,
"aLd am sure you belong TO the mu-
cilage!"
It is estimated that there are 10000
drummers or commercial travellers in
the United States, and rs each can keep
at least twenty-five girls on the string
there is no danger OF the art Of oscula-
ton being forgotten in this country
Boston Post
Conscientious conductor: afraid,
sir, the ycnng lady can't be permitted
10 travel on q half ticket; she's much
over twelve years of ageP Irate papa;
"Do you mean to inform me, sir, that
my daughter AMI I are endeavoring to
swindle the railway compauyf Let me
tell you, sir. that we've never been 50
grossly insulted on this line before, al
though we've both travelled ON It fof
over fifteen yeanr L-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

A STRANGE observation-disclosures
Dick puts the boarding of wealth in this
striking way:
Suppose a man could lay up stock of
clothes and provisions sufficient to last
him for three hundred years, what would
it avail him, since he can live at most
but from seventy to one hundred years
Suppose he laid up in a store-house sew
enty thousand pairs Of shoes, 10 what
end would it serve. if he could make use
during his whole life, Of only the one
huudred,h part of them: He would be
in the same condition as a man who had
one hundred dishes placed before him at
dinner, but who could partake Of only
one; or of a person who had one hum
dred mansions purchased for his resi-
dence, but could occupy only one. How
ridiculous it would appear if all that
could be said of man while yet he lived
was simply ihis-,hat his whole life had
been spent in collecting and laying up in
storehouse sixty thousand mahogany
chairs which were never intended to be
used for the furniture OF apartments. or
seventy thousand pairs of trousers which
were never to be worn, And where is
the difference, in point Of nationality and
utility between such absurd practices and
boarding thousands of guineas and bank
notes which are never brought forth for
the benefit of mankind. There is no
conduct connected with the pursuits of
human beings that appears more absurd
than such practices however common) if
examined by the dictates of reason.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10


and more compassionate by far, comforts
the death of his lambs when they fall in
desolate places. The pain in Sans body
ceased. Across his mind fitted a briei
trouble.
81 wish Mary could know" he said,
that wouldn't tou ch it-for her sake.
And later and more solemnly: 81 wish
Mary could know-that ! seem-now-
to understand. seem-now-to see"
An old story tells Of the prodigal who
wandered, and who came back to his ia
theirs house; of the purpose, running
through all the weakness and sin, of the
wandering and suffering Of our human
lives to make us hungry and to bring US
home. SO over Sans wasting face
there crept first the infinite unbearable
hunger of the soul, and then the quiet
look of one whom God leads home ; and
the blue eyes. piercing beyond the ligh,
of sun or moon, met unshrinkingly the
shadows Of the deepening night, and I'm
shrinkingly the clear gaze of the solemn
stars
And Mary knew. When they brough:
Sam home to her in his wedding gar
ments, she looked upon his face, and she
knew that the bridegroom had indeed
come back, clothed and joyful, to the
bride tie lost spirit TO the strength and
beauty Of his first estate And she kissed
the dead lips in the last act of perfeci
love and conservation, and knelt and
thanked God.
A few days after Sans death, Ned
Hemingway, entering Mary's house. ei.
,her from curiosity or worthier motives,
with stammered apology, and the words,
"Of course it amt of no account, but |
though, We might like to keepit handed
Mary the will in which Sam had devised
to her his pension As he did this, the
mrthful grocer cast down his eyes, and
blushtd d 10 the roots of his hair. Mary
took the little parchment, read II quietly
and just the shadow OF smile played
about the beautiful tenderness of her lips.
Then she turned to the grocer and un-
consciously tran,fxed him with her clear,
thoughtful. half inattentive gaze.
/ think Sam owed you something,
she said.
"Oh, no, no., s,smmered the grocer
That's all right. The boys II see to
that
Il should prefer to have you give me-
the bill" Mary said; and still tr.nstix-
cd by that courteously compelling gaze,
the abashed and reluctant, grocer COM
piled.
Mary keeps the will in which Sam
gave her his pension, with lock of hair
that was always golden and boyish. and
the green-covered spelling book. Some
times in the pauses Of her til she can
smile her tender smile over these; she
can weep blessed tears over them.
Bu, if any one should say that hers
had been a famished heart-famished for
all the joyful possibilities in the wife
hood, the motherhood, that might have
been-the thought would pale before the
tranquil glory Of her eyes. There has
come to the life Of this lonely watcher on
the mountain fullness such as few may
know. The autumn winds that speak
with their low wall of death to the dwell
lers in the valley land below bring to her
clearer sense sweet messages of home
The author of Cape Cod FOlks" ia Har-
yer'S MiyqZiRe for Decemb'r.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10
CLIPPINGS FOR THE CURIOUS.

There are forty.siI species OF the
English cuckoo.
The Garlic mention Of parks is
among the Persians.
Gauze is said to receive its name from
GAIA, in Palestine, where il was first
made.
The part OF the human body which
shows the greatest variety Of color is
the iris of the eye.
The moon was pronounced by AnaIa.
goras, 500 B. O., to be An earth having
mountains and valleys.
King Alfred used to measure time by
a device OF twelve candles, graduated
so as to burn two hours each.
To neutrslize the sting Of gnats and
mosquitoes. English sportsmen rub the
part affected with cerumen, or the waI
OF the ear.
Among the early Romans . kind OF
fasti, or annals, was kept by driving
nails into the walls Of tbs Temple oi
Minerva; and in public calamities, in
time OF pestilence, etc, nail was fast.
ened in the Temple Of Jupiter.
The fashion in mems hats changes
far more often in England, France, and
America than in other countries. The
sombrero worn in Don QuiIote's time ID
in fashion IN Spain to-day.
Within the past sixty years the value
Of gold has Auctuated from 10 l-S to
- rs times that OF silver averaging
about Is / times and never falling &C
low as that Of fifteen times such value
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

A KEEN THRUST As illustrating the
universal homage paid to wealth, a good
story comes to US Of two Toledo ladies
who met upon recent social occasion.
They had been in the habit of meeting
upon the same occasion for several years
and-passing on.
This time they met and chatted most
afFably. Said number one to number
two:
How vel you are boxing, Mrs. B.
| think l have never seen you look so
WE'LL"
"Oh, yes" said lady number two, "but
| think l shall be better looking next
year if my husbands income keeps on
increasing. Richladies are always hand
some"
And she spoke so laughingly that it
was not until she had passed on that the
very complimentary lady was fully aware
of the implied rebuke.-7oledo journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10
uousehala HInts.

A small square slice OF citron on the
top OF sugar cookie improves the
flavor and the looks OF the cake.
The yolk Of n hard-boiled egg cut in
bits with sharp knife makes pleasing
addition to the sauce made OF butter.
-four and water for baked OF boiled fish.
To give glass great brilliancy, wash
with damp sponge dipped in spirits
then dust with powdered blue OF
whiting (tied in thin muslin bsg) and
polish with o chamois skin.
When carpets are well cleaned
sprinkle with salt and fold when laid
strew with slightly moistened bran be-
fore sweeping. This With the salt will
freshen them up wonderfully.
A safe rule to low when breaking
eggs is to break each in q saucer by it.
self, to make sure that il is fresh, and
not run the risk OF sroiling the dish you
are making by putting in bad egg.
A paste made Of whiting and benzoin
will clean marble, aud one made Of
whiting and chloride OF soda, spread
and left to dry lin the sun il possible)
On the marble, will remove spots.
All vegetables, except potatoes, as.
paragus, peas and caulidower, should
boil as fast as possible; these four only
moderately. Cabbage can be made rs
delicate as cauliaover il boiled in
plenty Of water to which a saltspoonful
of soda has been added; boil as fast as
possible for twenty minutes or half an
hour.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

The city Of Ringenberg. in Lswer
Fanconia in Germany, not only I'M
poses no municipal tar, but every VI ,ter
receives an annual dividend from 'he
city treasury Of . sum ranging frt m
S22.PO to $25. Tho city recently Gel e
l&Asthe Sedan anniversary by givin, Z
every citizen aity cents, with fifty cents
extra 10 every soldier Of the was with
France,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

Extensively used, is the verdict regard
ing DR.. Graves Heart Regulator as a cure
for Heart Disease. II has been extensively
used In all forms OF Heart Disease. such as
enlargement, palpltation, spasms, rheums-
tism, and boDy formation. The many tes-
tlmonials received from all parts OF the
country is convincing proof Of II. Send
for free pamphlet 10 +. f. ingalls,, Con
ocrd,N. II. Price zoe and sl.00 per bottle.
For sale by druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

A HEALTHY STATE-People are con-
stantly changing their homs from East 10
West and from North TO South or rice
rersa, In search OF healthy State. lfthey
would learn 10 be contented, and TO use the
celebrated Kidney-Wort when sick they
would be much better off. The whole syS-
TEN can be kept in healthy state by this
simple but efectusl remedy. See large
advertisement.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

F. II. DRAKE's SUFFERISGs. F. H..
Drake, esq, Detroit, Mich, suffered be
yond all description from a skin disease,
which appeared on his hands, head and
face, and nearly destroyed his eyes. The
most careful doctoring failed 10 help him.
and after all had failed he used the Cuticu
ra Resolvent (blood purifier internally,
Cuticura and Cutlcura Soap (the great skin
cures) externally, and was cured, and has
remained perfectly well to this day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10
If 1T 2cCrC Tu""t,..

10 get the testimony oi tie mu.ii'uar N"'
have used Hoop's SNEsArAEIiit i'i Z"
billty, languor, lassiIn!e, and tI'; s'f'.-'
feeling oi stupidity. wearineSs and 's.'-2'
,ion which every one :, j. during ''i7 ''"'".'
we should lie able to resent 10 o's fe1'.,.
such an overwhelming m"s> 81 eci'iI. n'-
atorv messages. that the f,w wlo Lave not
tried ii would to 10 al once. II is l'>''l'"
fact and ha, been 50 cfec:ra''y d'E''
stratcd that no o;.c today '!oaieN IT, i;at
Hoods sarsaparilla contains aiorc real nea-
cinal value than any article before the r"oi -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

"Come," said one of a couple Of law
yers, sauntering through the new law
courts in Melbourne the other day, "Let
US take a look at what is to be the new
court" " Yes." replied the other, Let's
view the ground where we shall shortly
lie."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

DR.. X. V. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y. near
Sir have advised many ladies 10 try
your"Fsvorits Prescription" and never see
1t fail to do more than you advertise.
Yours truly, MRS. A. NJ. RANKIN, l4l
Bates Street, indianapolis, Indiana.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

Ny family doctor for the last two yeaIs
has been Sulphur Blttrrs for rheumatism,
and until began using them in my family
We had more or less sickness, aud our doe
tors bill had been very large. Since we
began their use we have had no doctor 20
pay and three dollars invested IN Sulphur
BItters has kept health IN our family.
Knott, Postmaster, Wduerly, IOpG.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10
what
What
~
Man Did
WitH
Kidney
COntpIdinf

GET mn without feeling weary aud al Iagsrh
6t 6nt Many mornings was obliged to u"
down on iie lounge; Todo any wv" w@'N ~, SS'1- S.,
cd almost impossible d;igSe.s ndSe niin in IA;
enes, and arms. and that feeling oi bIens+
Wearlness are all gone. can -; ant,'Iia
and il does not press me at ~. Pc! ~.
Ike work: in fact. like 2 new man. 80
heartily recommend Hoop SAh,Ar HiiL;,>'
and hone ali who desire to know .'hHliiHI
an aho,t III n viii come to me and ask what
think of il. Very truly yours. >,,,.,>-
'''''" ~ ." JONATHAN j. CoBV kN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

LIVING WITNESSES. hundreds OF
hearty, and healthy looking men, women
and children, that have been rescued from
beds OF pain, sickness and we'll nigh death
by Psrker's Ginger Tonic are the best evil
dences in the world OF It's sterling merit
snd worth You will find such in almost
eyery community.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

A Pure, wholesome di.tillation of witch
hazel, American pine, Canada fir, mari
gold, clover blossoms, etc., fragrant with
the healing essences OF balsam and of pine
Suchis Ssnford's Radical Cure for Catarrh
Complete treatment for 81.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10
Largest Cotton Raiser In the World.

LARGEST Cotton Raiser In the W0rid.
Edward Richardson, Of Mississippi, is
the largest cotton raiser in the world,
the khedive Of Egypt coming second.
Mr.. Richardson owns some 81, 600 acres
of cotton land, from which he raised
last year more than 1900 bales. BE
gins. spins and wesves it, and has oil
mills as we'll. Mr.. Richardson has
amassed q fortune variously estimated
at from sl5. .NO, 400 to 500. 100000
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

ANNOYANCE AVOIDED Gray hairs are
honorable but their premature appearance
Is annoying. Parker's Hair Balsam pre-
vents the annoyance by promptly restoring
the youthful color.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whoop-
ing Cough, Group, Influenza, Consump-
ton, and all diseases Of the Throat, Lungs,
and Chest. 30 cents and 81 a bottle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

why do Indians get drunk asks the
Temperance Worker. Because they drink
more whlskey than they are gnaged for
Ask us hard one.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10
uoop,s sARsAPARiLLA

Works through the blood, regulating. to""5
and inui9ordting all the functions oi the oo1y'
Sold by druggists. Price 81, OF sly s'H -
CT HOOD & CO.. Lowell, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

A great many bears in the Catskills this
year. This makes the hugging In that sec
ton q little too violent for the average
a. athletic maiden
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

Gambetta wants to have Leon Say a.
member Of the Cabinet. Gambetta IS some
thing like our Conklng. He wants -
have his say In the Cabinet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

From Res. H. T. Torsey, ID. D.. III. D.,
PreGdsnt Name Wesleyan SemRdry and
Female college. Eent'S Hil, N,.
DR.. i. W. Kinrman,-DedrS Sir: for five
years the students under my care have u.s.
ed Adamsons Botanic Cough BdiSam, snd
have, think. found it second 10 no other
remedy for throat and lung troubles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

Some men are born poor, Others achieve
poverty, and legion more start newspsp-
ers, and live on cord-wood and promises.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10
SAM SPERRY'S PENSION.

Joke Of Bloomington CenIre-that bright
hope. that idle dream, that fond, delu-
siye fancy known as sam Sperry pen
sion.
The wits who congregated in the bar
room and grocery of the Bloomington
Centre pos -oftice sometimes had only
sad consciousness of fu,ility in their best
efforts the column Of iacejIe in the local
newspaper frequently pAlled on the senses;
sam Spcrry'S lark auds topping figure as
he dcsceudsd d faithfully, twice every week,
from his lone home on the distant noun
tain. 10 learn the news fro IN Washing
ton. bore with it an aroma of never
falling interest aud diversion.
ANY '6cial dokkerments arrived for
ne Sam was accustomed 10 inquire on
entering the po,,-othce, with an air of
il-concealed consequence, AMI on be n,
answered IN the negative, the look OF
suiicn surprise and incredullty which
overspcai his features was always as
fresh aud real a. It had been during the
tr>t ,.x month, he had undergone the
blow. His recovery Was as complete and
instantaneous. when. seated on the cOun-
ter Vl.h the " BOYS. he dcr,Ied the very
existence Of bis proud nation : capital IN
tern, a. the mos, reckless sarcasm, or, IN
a softer mood, induced by certaia CRATE
o., py,ation>, Pali'ated the weakness o.
Official Judges with iog5rarance which
L., listeners found even more irresis,ibly
entertaining.
They think they re comia' /; over
me. down ,hgrc to Washington, sam
Observed on one occasion, rolling his eyes
u;.a l.~ near u,Il hbor Ou the counter
WIKI q look Which was Oslk without
menace, and gt the same tine iorrloly
.auc.acilg tie sharp pom; oi his e!oo"
90 thar luu,.,mauS Ii0,-" they think
tl,, 2, comm il over me, down there 10 /
.N a>t.u.rUu Aud all the time they n
L-l..a II abou, my pension, what ac-
l.mu.4uu down there what's aooum- !
uA'u Here sam companion was
actually obliged g. move an Incn or two
away la Ut,r 20 escape the ioo severe
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...t. t. ,o.t,.,,autl, thrust hls elb,W |
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- ... rI,.r,,. of which wer,
lance ,,.r ~, grocer, floor sam,
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10
NUMBER l.

NY WIFE, Ia the picture Of health siuce
she began the use OF Wells Health Re
newer 81. Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

Do you think 1t Is because OF the great
improvements In spring beds and mat
tresses that people lie so easily?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

A good name at home is tower OF strength
abroad. Ten times as much Hoods sarss'
parila used In Lowell as VI any other.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

When 4 man was suffering from meal
Of devilled crab. he sent word TO the doctor
that he thought he was troubled with
cancpr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

The eccentric on a stationary engine de-
rlves its name because IL Is situated on the
crank SHAFT
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

The question ss TO who shall be Speaker
Of the House has to be settled after every
marriage.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

Advice to wlyes-Msn Is very much like
an egg keep him in hot water and he Is
bound to become hardened.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

When il becomes known that a man had
two faces, his physiognomy isn't as good
for credit as the mans that only has one.
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DRtCVT. lass.

llll.k' -
NrssRS. CT. Hoop& 4 Co,
Low, y. Mass
Dear Sirs-I have SUI
frr,d from hidu,N CON
plant and hill"u>ncSS Tor
Euccn ycar,. iil,ctricd
everything and never c"t
any good. Last JIn'iai
before | comnlcn ed t0k
ing HOOPS ShRsArNnii-
Lat" boat
ed me all up. pam IN nv
chest aud arms. he2da'!ir
and diZLy. ! could nnf
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-01-10

A man with rather fshy reputation al.
leges that he Is descended from one OF the
dolphips of France.
National Republican., 1882-08-18
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

The work of scattering lime through South
Washington alleys has been finished.
Yesterday i50 persons visited the Smithsonian
Institute and 400 the National Museum.
Yesterday number of men were at work trim
ming the young trees to prevent their too rapid
upward growth.
Police ohiccr Ridgway, who has bo.n sick for
several months, was again able 10 take charge OF
his beat yesterday afternoon.
The grass IN the government parks has been cut
three times already this summer, and will prUba-
bly, need cutting again before winter.
The Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company
is having the old timber taken from tho Lon !,
Bridge. The structure is now entirely new.
An asphalt side walk has been made back of
the west end of he National Museum. The appro-
priutiVnS ran out before 1t could be constructed
the entire length OF The luid!ng.
During September the triangular piece Of land
at the intersection of Virginia avenue aud Twelfth
berry ofvoiious kinds set out and sidewalks made,
! The sportsmen who have commenced shooting
on the river are liable to arrest, for the laW
strictly fOrbids the DOting of game before Sep.
tember. For several days gnn-shots have been
| leard in The murchc, opposite the wharves.
For several days a large force of lAborers hns
been at work in the Smithsonian Groun Is
Gravel is being placed on all the walks, and lex
| and cobble-stUne surface cutters will be built
Several large sewers will also be cut through the
| grounds.
The Western Union Telegraph Company is tax =
ing up most of the cables across the Potomac
channel. The cables are twcnty-seven in numuel
and have each from five to seven wires. Tie
cables will be used again hy the company in some
other part of the country.
Mr.. a. f. Barker, one of South Washington's
most cntcrprising citizens, is constructing two
handsome brick buildings on B street, between
Ninth AMI Tenth. The houses will be built nd
each, and will add much to the urchilec. u u
splendur Of South Washington.