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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23
PERnAps no medleine IS 50 universally

PERHAPS no medicine is so universally
required as good cathartic. SwAYNEs
Pills ere prepared expressly 70 meet this
necessity, being composed OF purely yege-
table ingredients, of which Podophyllin OF
mandrake, Sarsaparilla, Yellow Dock and
other concentrated juices enter largely into
their composition; the whole strength OF
which is extracted on an entirely new prn-
ciple. They are mild in their operation, and
are truly valuable sperientand antl-bilious
medicine. They stimulate the liver to heal
thy action, cleanse the stomach and bowels
OF al impurities curing sick and nervous
headache, dyspepsia or Indigestion, bilious
ness, fevers, drowsiness, colds, aching
pains, slight chiils, with fIshes of heat,
and female irregularities. For bilious and
eoStive habit, no medicine is so prompt and
efsctual. Mailed on receipt Of price in
postage stamps], % cts., or five boxes for
81. Address DIR. Swayne { Son, Philadel-
phia, IA. Ask your Druggist for them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

Union water Power Company,
of Lewiston, dam lot and
buildirgs. soo $500 eco 90
l. = Ior 4 Co. of Bangor, re-
mslnder OF said township,
except public iot-, 1850 1000 zoo 60
And Frank p. Thomas OF Andnvsr 10 app iated
.E,nt 10 superintenp tho expenditure of Two
Hun dred AMI Twenty five dollars OF above asses
m~ni Black Brood road" Aforesaid; and
siss =. Pcssle~ of Up on 10 snperinten the ex'
~ niitit Of the baIsnee of said tsI, being ssv.
cnt, ave dollar. n The Garry road" 80 called ;
ard they are required 10 give bond as the Law
directs,
NS"C Surplus. for purpose OF repsirine %
~ much OF the county road leading from An
d'v~r To- luton, y. lies in sA'd Suiplu-. the SUN
OF Thirtv-dvc Dollars IL assessed - ioiovs:
tpon the entire tract. supposed IN contain
s9 sores exclusive Of pnhlio las, and owned
hy + = Coe 81 Bangor, ThirtJ dive Dollsrs; and
Henry W. Dupn Of Andoscr Moth surplus Is
appointed agent. aud 1, required to give bond rs
Tho law directs
HPON TOWNSHIP No. 5. /. for pnrpo-. OF
u repairing the county roads IN said town &.
ship, the sum OF one Hundred and THREE Dollars
ard ninety Eve cents 10 assessed rs follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23
STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD. s.

OAFOhD, IS.
Court OF County Commiss toner's, December last
sion, A. ID. lss,; he'd at Psris on The lne
Tuesday Of December, A. ID. lss2, being
26th day Of taid month.
/ The County commissioners for the County OF
0xfori, in the month OF September, A. ID. 1857 as
provided ly law, msde &c ua inspt ction OF the
county roads duly located AMI open for travel.
living IN the uninsorporated townships and tracts
of land hereinafter mentioned In said county, for
the purp pose OF ascertaining the condition OF tald
roads and estimating the amounts needed to put
the fame In repair, 50 IS 10 be safe and con.
yenient for public travel; and it pp.aring %
said inspection that said roads were not In good
repair, and not safe ana convenient for purpose of
public travel. and that tax .hould be assessed
on said land for The repair oil said roads therein
they do therefore on this e7th day OF Dec, A D.
lsS2. adjudge and order thst ne follow ing sums
b. assessed, and the same hereby assessed
upon the iollowing lanes in the uaiEcOrpora ted
townships ADD tracts OF land hereinafter men.
toned, for the purpose Of repairing the roads
passing through them during The year A. D. lssS,
to wit: s.il fsru r 10 ~
.nN Andover Wet Surplus. for the purpose of
" Isirirg that part of the county road lead.
ing from Andover Corner to Upton which lies m
said surplus, the SUN Of Fifty. lone Dollars and
twenty CENTS; The same is assessed as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23
4 GRAVE ERROR.

No error in the conduct OF physical life
can be greater, or of more serious conse-
quence. than % suppose that pains Ia the
back and bins, fiuTtering of the heart, aud
any disturbances Of the urinary system
are trivial, and will ego as they came. y
To neglect such symptoms is n sure way
To- Incur serious snd often fatal diseases.
The true cure for them is Hunts Remedy
the great kidney and liver medicine.
This medicine is never taken without ben
fit. IT nervous about your Kidneys, blao-
der. liver, or urinary organs, use Hunts
Remedy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23
GRAND TRUNK R. R,

Winter Arrangement.
On aud after October :. anu until further notice,
trains win rpp a. follows:
GOING WEST.
Express trains for Lewiston will leave Portland
att - Am. i:l5 y. IN 5: j @ N.
For south Paris, Norway, Montreal, Chicago,
and the West. will leave Portland AZ 7.4o 3 m,
south Psrls a. 1910, NOrsa: 1000 a. m, and
Gorhan at ~ 80 q. m and from Portland at 80
from 81. Paris. 30, Norway 3.2-.
VI Ned trains for South Paris. Norway and Cor.
hsm III leave Portland al 5:l5 y. M, 30. Paris
- p. IN. ,iorham II 90 .. IN.
GOING EAST.
Express trains for Portland will lesve Lewis
ton II 80 4. m, IL 10 a. m. and l:j7 AMI Is
Pm.
For South Paris, Norway, Lewiston, Portland
and Boston viii leave Jorisru AZ ss2J =. m. South
Paris At 10 81 &. m, and Norway ct l0:i0 .. M,
reaching Poftland az ass
Mixed trains Tor Portland and Lewiston will
leave GoSham at rs 4. m, South Paris 6:i3
a. M, Norway % a. III, arriving IN Portland at
9:i1 . N, ard 40 afternoon mixed train leaves
G1rham for Portland AZ l:lOa. n 50. Pa ris
20 y. m, arriving AZ Portland az 10 p. m.
Trains vii, run 10y Portland time.
JOSEPH RICESON. General Manager.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

The usme Of the gallant DeLon-, Com
maudgr OF the Inflated Jeanette, Will pass
into history a. that az hero. The pitt
less cod aud perpetual SHOWS OF Siberia
ia>, 81 certainly Kidd him. IS heart dis
ease viii kin 80 vietims-unless they use
Dr Graves Heart Regulator. Il IS the
only known specific FOR the malady.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

I'VE Found Tr.-FOGud what? Why. the
greatest r nedy in the world for all kinds
DETERMINATIONS aud hem0rrhages. lt has
never been known 70 fail 10 give inStanta-
nepuS sul permanent relief, aud is per-
feet cure Tor Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Lum-
bagO aud number of other diseases to
which the human heSh Is heir 10. II YOU
are in bad health Or suffering FROM any of
the a5OVe-namrd complaints, and try a
ho.tle OF PoND's EXTRACT, YOU may rely
on IL that You will experience speedy
relief BE sure, however, and get Ponds
E,'r1et-tske no imitation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

And Henry W. Dunn OF Apdover North suf.
plua IL apponted ssent 20 supsrintenn ne
required TO give bond ss the Law directs.
an Ardover North Sespius, for ne Purposss
Iesdirg from Andover Corner ~ Uptou ~ rec
within said surpius, and slso % murn o. w w
Black Brook road, 90 called. - lks vithin az
surplus. the sum Of Doe Hundred yonN pr
Doilars and twenty cents (oits.2o,) 10 deceased ~
follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

Mach Of the distress and sickness attribu-
ted to dyspepsia, chronic diarrhRa and other
causes Is occasioDed hy humor in the
stomach. Several cases. with all TIE char
sctegistics Of these complaints. have been
tafcl ty Hood SIrslpari.l. Other cures
elected ly this medicine arc so wonderful
that the simples; statement OF them affords
The bet;rJJi tlat u combines rare curative
scents sni when once used secures the
confidence Of the people.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

Dited, Paris, Dc 20. 1879. "a
OXFORD. a. Dec -, A. d. lsse.
Before me. pei sonsiy appeared WIN. A. frsth-
lnsham one Of the County Commissioners for
sad County OF Oxford, and made oath ~ the
ruth OF The above accounts BY him rendered and
JAMES s WRIGHT.
Clerk OF Coarts,
OXFORD, - Dec. u, lss..
HayiaS ar.t ex mice and sud,t-d tho shove
accoaut. OF within A. fIot1laxh m. we hereby
GRITTY that &c allow thefeop the ih) SUI VI I've
hundred and twJ dJllars ttee o.l
JANES !. WRIGHT,
Cl-rk VI Cyurts-J
ALPRED .. KiMBALL, l-
C,uaiy Atto~s~-.
4 true eopy-Atiosi JAMES Wn0ar. s<k
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23


except pubis lots, 1000 5,oO lo oo
And 10 Is herebv ordered, Th>t the tax as.essed
againAt l.. y. Jones, John Newton and Within
Harding ID. X. Hastings and fr'reh a Thomas,
icgr her With tt6l SOY sixty oned liar. and eighty
cents e the YAK Of Cross. Emery 4 Thnrstou,
sm, nutrg In all IN seventy four dollars ana
Sky cr;.is. be expended on Black Brook road:
and Frsnk r. Thomas q Aniover IL appointed
gent 10 exp-ni the same; aud the balance Of
said tax, smVunti'g To seventy. four ,iis's AMI
sixty eerts. bc CT en.iesi on road leading from
An over {" Upton and Henry Dunn Of s.id
No IN surplus IL appointed agent to expend the
sime: and they are required 70 give bond rs The
Law directs.
an Township Letter &C :" for purpose OF
u repairing the Biark Brook road. 40 oAlled i.
l,irg IN ssid township, ana also the Garry
'na'i." which lies In sail township. the sem oi
Three lluairci Dollars 10 Assessed As follows;
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

There Is hardly an adult person living
hut is sometimes troubled with kidney DIFF
equity. which IS the most prolific and dan
cerons csnSe Of al disease. There Is no
sort Of need 10 have any form OF kidney or
urinary trouble If Hop Bitters is taken &C.
rTSiOnaily
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23
COURT BILL.

Dated, PAIis, Dec. 5)th. iss2.
HENRY q. WALKER.
OXFORD. So :-Dec -, 1s<e.
FORE me. rT~ons,ly appeared Henry G..
walker, one Of ne C"unty Commisstruers for
sasd County Of O,tord. and made oath % the
truth OF the above accounts By him rrn isred and
Subscribed.
JAMES g. WRIGHT.
Clerk VI Courts.
OXFORD, s;-Dec. 70 lae?.
Hayiag frst examined nnd audited the sbove
-ocopnt. OF Henry q. walker. we hereby certify
that allow therein The aum Of two hundred
siaty -dye dollars and twenty cents
JANIS :. WRIGHT.
Clerk IT Courts.
ALFRED klMBALL.
c cot Attorney.
A true cDpy-Atfc.,: JAMES 9. Wright. Iierk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

To all who are suffering from the errors
AMI inii~cretiOns OF youth, nervous weak
n,>>. early decay, loss Of manhood, etc, |
will seud . recipe that VIII cure You, FREE
~ CHARGE. This great remedy WAS dis
covered hv . missionary n South America
Sarl self-aldreSscd envelope % the Rev
Joseph T Iumsn, Station ID. y. Y. City.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

According 90 an English scientist, Ii you
want 10 know how TO digest oysters, soak
one in brandy and water, another In por-
ter. The brandy hardens them into leath-
CT, the porter dissolyes them. But then,
YOU know, there's nothing like leather.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23
Than what you see In our veranda,
In length almost one hundred feet,


In length almost one hundred feet,
All which painted twice complete.
-Ksthetics ? Well. yes; ask my spouse /;
She, tends 10 these things round the
house.
Not 70 enumerate the kinds,
Among the lowers she has, one finds
As nice group as often grows,
In which the festive sunaower glows,
That latest sigu OF art esthetie,
And further cultured taste prophetic.
More on this point need not say;
All other things this sign obey.
Now, YOU may think me boastful quite,
Ia language such as this to wIitei
But, be assured. It's plain to view,
What have said i wholly true.
l should not close this hAsty scroll
Without relating something droll-
Though out OF place, il makes no odds
About The man with lightning rods.
Soon as started OF my land,
II Civu mien was he on hand,
And while tli'eI with rake aad hoe,
His oily tongue would gii0ly 20,
ExtcW7g li.htnjng-rodS swhiie,
Then change The subject, % begGile
Ny simple seuses. aud thus wait
To see 3, 1 would seize tie bsit
lie hai a job 10 neish5or stones.
Across The street. | made no bones, "
In telling tin to pr, Li, rods
As thick .s peas within ttei5 pods.
On nei-lllr stones house 80 that oars.
Might stand uaLsrmcd ia thunderstorm
ors.
This bright suss e,tion touched strain
Tha. turned his mind. now. u Mark
Twain,
Whose story Of the lightning man.
lie told with gusto as IL ian:
Pile on ;ae roJs, said Mark. spare
not,
Pile ON the las: cf III your lot
This done, one j-y 20 his surprise.
When NOT a cloud ohscural The skies
That he could see, storm arose
With fury dire, ~ though H. foes
OF lower Hajes hsd combined
To vent their rage on Ell mankind
The lightning fash and thuuder-ron
Seemed earth 20 shak, from pole To pole.
The rain in drcuchin. torrents fell;-
Bat, how Amazing now 20 :cN
That while This tempest overhead
Rsg,d fierce aud Wild, The sun Marx
SAID,
Was shining brightly in the street
The rods had done their work complete,
So thorough ,ba, the storms whole
weight
Had spent It's force DER his poor pate
No use dill not bite a grain;
Ny rod man never csiled asain.
Now. mus, close. Time dies space
Ny crops are gathered, and the face
OfNatu-e shows that Winter drear,
With whi,ensd locks, wi, soon sDpear.
The leaves begin to lsr. ani Age.
In thoughtful mood. beholt- the page
The las, it may he,-peacgf-i l'-&'-
In ,h;> LIES mysterious hooN
Very aGccuoaa.c'y,
EoE,rio KiNG.
ME> CHARLES DCBIi. oxford. SIC.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

Ayers Sarssparilla being highly concen-
;rated. requires asmlllev dose, and is more
effective, dose for dose, than any other
blood medicine. 70 is the cheapest be-
cause the best. Quality and not quantity
should be considered.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

Whitewash i the meaneSt kind OF stuff.
Spread it on a fence, and IL comes OF as
easily a. knob on a msdiCine-made bu-
re9u; but get It on 70 your coat aud j. will
stick closer than n brother.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23
COURT BILL.

ToIl ~ %
Dated. Paris, Dec. 50. 1888.
WALDO PErTESGILL.
OXFORD, ss:-D<c. d, ikf3.
Before me, personally sppeared waldo Pettes-
gill, one OF the County Con mlssioners for sstd
County OF Oxford, and made oath 70 The truth IL
the above accounts BY him rendered aad sub
scribed.
JAMES 9. WRIGHT,
Clerk Of Ccurts.
OXFORD. - Dec. 10. is67
Having nrst examined and audited the above
secoaoss Of Wslde Pe'npgill, We hereby csfttD
that We allow thereon tho IN OF tso hundred
and forty-one dollars and seventy .six rsnts,
JAMES B. WRIGHT,
Clseh NJ Coarts.
ALfRED o. KlNBALL,
Cosnty Auernsy.
A trus copy Auest: JAMES waioRr. Clsgk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

One of the most useful inventions OF the
age Is James Pyles's Peariine Washing
Compound, and judging from its extensive
sale, I, is safe TO iufer tlat housekeepers,
generally, appreciate the fact
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

We will send YOU DIT kaufman's great med
zeal WORK, 100 pages, colOred plates from
i..-. The most valuble adviser ever pub
r>hed. 20 any address on receipt OF two s.
cent stamp, to psy postage. Address A.
P. Ordway $ Co. Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

Til. Academy Will begin the Spring Term with
an GddIuonAl teacher. AID viii then possess IL.
Ased ficilIt-s Tor doing good voTk IN it, rAri-
Gus dcpaitmrnt-. A large variety OF subjects
y ~ be tnugLt sG,rdiug each student Az cpportu-
tiiy - chose lho.e met suited to his n.,d A
ciss- In the theory tnd prSeueu OF teaching viii
&c imtd Tor the benefit If teachers. There
wall bc y 4 guar study Ia which the principles and
mct1od, ui success ul teaching viii be unio'ded
Iho.e IN thc Select Iourse win be allowed ~ take
this - one OF their studies.
Auv Who contemplate entering either OF the two
regular courses should TCud Tor copy OF the
COURSES OF study
4 comparison OF the actual expenses or this
school and those OF any other scaooi Of tquAl
grade q invited.
For eli cuars or any information. address the
Prime pal or Rev. :. ID. Rehar son, or the secT,.
AIRY.
l.. J.. PACKARD, Secretary.
Hebron, Dee. "a isS..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

Over the grave OF Springfield man, in
the old Methods; grounds. who died from
the kick OF horse. is the following quaint
epitaph cut in cold marble: Blame not
the beast who sent me 10 dust, For the
God OF nature said be must"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

one thing, ~ least, eau BE- said for the
tiuv nut, now affected ~ fashionable Ia
dies. They are too small for hand-waTm-
erS. out then, YOU know. they don't hide
oue'S finger Jewels.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

1t Is estimated that In England 10000
women and girls chew gum. The ties De-
tween that country and America are grow
ing stronger year by gum.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

Al. Gray-Psek with my box i've dozen
0niils." The only remarkable thing about
| this short sentence is that it contains al
The letters OF the alphabet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

IN s.. Louis The horse car companies DO
not discharge dishonest conductor for
be Knocking down fares. They simply
suspend him iGl,fni,ely for flirting with
'h.. CIR sex
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

The English nobility prefer Texas TO any
other State because they can do as they
please down there without being molested
by the authorities.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

Cl'v one tenth part Of the sailors aboard
American ships ara Americans. We were
aW5ra tha, Americans hal q geat autIpothy
fo- water. by hal no. Supposed that II was
nearly 50 bsd as this.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

The reapers snd mowers and threShing-
machines of this country ct away with
sbout three hundred lives per year, and
make from four hundred 10 dive hundred
crippltS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23
KrNrw Your IrAsr.

There are times IN every ones life when
energy falls and a miserable freiiu. comes
over them mistaken f1r la1.nesS. Danger
turks in these syU ptomS, = they arise from
diseased organs. PI7keT'S Ginger Tonic
WI restore pert 90 sctivity % the stom-
a "a, liver aad kidneys, parity the blood,
and renew yol- lease OF health and com
fort.-I i-1-If..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

Mr.. H1weH's new novel will be called
"A Womans Reason This longer title
than necessary. He could express the same
idea I'm one word" Because"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

The dogs are chasing all the deer out OF
Central Park. Well says the V, !. Dis
ra'cb. we've chased dearS ourself, and can
sympafhize with the dogs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23
Cold enough for you;
SOCIETY BIBLES.

On account OF It's remarkably delicate
and lasting fragrance society bellies are
loud in their praises OF Florestou Cologne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

AMI Il IL hereby ordered, That all 81 tho shove
~ asslI.t resident ownrs, amounting "a TWEEN
tv.ngc Dollars and i've cents. be expended on
the NHTRlovay River road and IN. roai crns.,ng
said liver to New Hampshire line and H. pry 81.
LOMBARD ~ appointed sgent TO expspd the same
and The baianrc Of said Assessment. which IL
sg,ir.t nor. re. i1-nt owners, amounting 10 ,ey.
entl eight Doi!ss and ninety cents. b. extended
on carry roads, called; and silas y. Pes. lee
Il Upton 10 appointed AGENT 10 expcnd IN. same !;
sui they are required TO give bond ~ he laS
directs.
nNFgebnrg Academy GRAFT, for he purpose
" az repairing the orly county road therein.
a.. sum OF Ts,niy i've dollars il assessed. as
foilJvs;
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23
IMPROVE Your COMPLEXION

By the use OF PEARLS White Glycerine. IL
removes all spots, discolorations, etc. up
on the skin, and renders IL son and beau
tifhl. Druggists sell it. ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

"a fs.s.pot. II you can be helped, -
: ->s;5lge Will dol. Look out for frsuis. IL the
uoiosCAPCISE cut in the 70 idle Of The pIaster?
II so you are all Tisht. Price Is c-nts. sssbury
johnson. Chemists, New York. Highest
award,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-23

Persons aiding the sale OF the imitation lare
linblc 10 immediate prosecution.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-12
violet, and clusters are used Oh hats,
bonncts and evening dresses.

violet, and clusters are used Oh hats,
bonncts and evening dresses.
The Chinese driving cloak with
sabot sleeves has taken the place this
season Of the French redingote.
Ecru and brown brocaded velvet
grenadinc wraps are trimmed with
passcnenterie Of the same color.
Dark brown Ottoman silk mantIes
are claborateIy trimmed with brown
Russian lace and chenille fringe.
Plaids in subdued colors are made
for travelling suits, morning dresses,
for shopping and for the street
Pongoe dresses viii be popular again
next summer and VIII be trimmed with
ecru lace or embroidery.
Coral pink is a new shade which
comes only in Ottoman reps and soft
heavy materials for evening dresses.
For evening dresses the Jasqucs
with long back and pointed front or
the round Jersey basque are preferred
Tinted linen lawns in gray and
ccru grounds with figures In white arc
among the novelties for summer wear.
silk jerseys, gloves in strawberry
red, pale yellow, nuns gray, and black
viii be more in vogue this summer
than kid gloves Of any sort.
In French importations Of costumes
the polonaisc reappears once and again
in varied forms, and with endless styles
Of drapery and garniture.
Pale yellow and bright gold are the
colors triumphant even in floral garni-
ture. The gaudy sunnowcr has sunk
into oblivion, but is replaced by prim-
roses, cowslips, marigolds, kingcups,
Narcissuy, and marshmallows.
Furnished gold, mandarin yellow,
and the creamy shade of raw silk are
the tints in yellow more favored this
season than that Of old gold or copper
color, so fashionable last year; while
sage green has given way to peculiar
l"aden-green known as porphyry; and
cadet blue is replaced by nemophilac-
the color Of that flower.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-12
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
Five Points OF Beauty

One Of the largest fortunes ever
iealized in America, says the New
York Porid, was made by the owner
Of an old-fashioncd crimping pin, which
a lady had patented in Washington.
The woman who can invent a material
which will closely resemble the skin
Of the head, will find millions awaiting
hcr Nature generally understands
what is best when she gives a brunette
black hair and cnliYcns a very white
skin with red locks, but in forchcads
she really does seem 10 make mistakes
and by the judicious arrangement Of
hair h0mcly face can often be made
pretty The French speak Of the " five
points Of beauty" When the hair is
combed back straight from the face and
grows In point on the forehead they
draw it to two other points in the cen
ter Of the temples, and TO still two others
'closc to the ears, and contend that SO
cmbellishcd no woman, no matter how
homcly her features may be, can fail
t. be attractive. Be this as it may
many woman owes her reputation as
IA beauty TO her coiffurc. a young
lady in Washington. who was by
no means a remarkable beauty, came
out ~ = faypr with "A perfactl,, l,ld
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-12

ing and unloading bales of cotton and
tobacco and the sugar cane; crystals,
too, are not forgotten, while the giant
right foot rests on ledge Of limestone,
and in the right hand stalks of that
great product of the Mississippi valley,
Indian corn, are held, one mature, the
other in the shock. a wreath com
posed Of tobacco and cotton crowns the
head Of the colossus, while a fishing
net Is carelcssly thrown across the base.
The plinth or pedestal is twelve feet in
length, and the weight Of the marble
no less than forty-hye tons. This is TO
be presented TO the city Of New York
by Elliott +. Shepard, a New York law
yer, a son-in-law of W II. Vanderbilt.