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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-08
BOVINE VIRUS.

4 Trr-h stock rccrivc,! to-day of CRI' SITS QIllLS
and POINTS, February X 1883.
f.hS J. d. Fl LINT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-08

WANTED 4 good FARM HAND, white man
w preferred. None need apply unless fully
competent. For information apply al this Office
feb--1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-08

IN SACKS CHOICE la GUAYRA AND RIO
w Cofres received to-day also Finest Grades
Java aud Maracaibo Coiites for sale by
ian11 j. c. MILBTRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-08

EWk SAi.E.-'Fhr Very desirable THREE
l. SloRi BRICK DWELLING HOUSE and
lpl attached, On northwest corner Of Prince and
,, Streets The house has ID rooms and
bath room. line large pantry. gas and wata,
ana Is situated in OF the best ncighborhoods in
tue CITY: Apply to 'ianS-tfl p B. HOOE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
NANUFACTUR Is.

The number of establishments for the
manufacture of agricultural implements
was 2s, with a capital of 1926 300. CIV
ing employment to AS hands, who re-
ceived in wages during the year sl74,-
O75, and producing S66l AS worth OF
manufactures. Establishments for the
manufacture of cheese and butter, Al /;
capital invested, 49,, SIP; hands en-
ployed, IS; wages paid for the year,
ss,2l3; quantity of milk used, 1851
90l pounds; cheese made, 1885
pounds value Of materials, $780,
$50; value of products, S73,942; but
ter made, 5000 pounds buttermilk and
skinned milk sold, $3.50; value Of ma
terials, $40; value of products, 81 $50.
The total value of the butter and cheese
products was, 1852 an excess of
$685. over the amount paid for wages
and the value of materials, thus giving a
profit of about "a per cent on the capita
invested. The number of establish
ments for the manufacture of sawed
lumber was S4S: capital invested, So
339, 1896 hands employed, 1868 wages
paid, 81, l6l,l42 value of materials
used S4,95l,957; value of products,
1898, S6S; giving proht of about %
per cent on the capital invested.
The fisheries of this State give en-
ployment to ll,07l persons, of whom
S,llO are fisherman and 1851 shoremen.
The capital invested amounted to 49,.
375,994, of which S633,542 was invest
ed in COG vessels, with tonnage OF l.
1926 S245,624 in 1920 boats, and
1884, 593 in minor apparatus and out
fits. The value of the products amount
ed to sS,6l4,l7S of which S37,50o was
from the oyster fishery and the balance
from the general fisheries.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

The Rev. Geo II. Thayer of Bourbon,
Ind, says "Both myself and wife owe
our lives to Shilohs Consumption Cure"
Why will you cough when Shiloh's Cure
will give immediate relief. Price l0c., soc.
and 81.
Are you made miserable by Indigestion,
Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite,
Yellow Skin? Shiloh's VItalizer is pos
tive cure.
Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy "A positive
cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria and Canker
Mouth.
Hackmetack," a lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price 25c. and soc.
Shiloh's Cure will Immediately relieve
Group, whooping Cough and Bronchitis.
For Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, you
hay a printed guarantee on every bottle
of Shiloh's Vitalizer. 1t never fails to cure.
A Nasal Injector free with each bottle
of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price 30 cts.
For sale by j. II. Rawson, Paris Hill,
and A. NJ. Gerry. South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

be danger near at hand, Mrs. Jackson at
once closed the door, and adjusted the
strong bar which answered the purpose
of a bolt. Hardly had she done this
when the animal sprang against the door
in a manner that made the cabin tremble.
But it was proof against his attacks,
and, prowling around in the vicinity the
remainder of the night, at daylight he
vanished into the forest.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
MAINE CENSUS STATISTICS.
The AGRICULTURAL AND FISHING IN
TEREsTs OF TIE STATE-INvEsTMENT,
PROFITS, ETC.

The compendium of the tenth census
contains the following statements in re-
gard to the agricultural interests Of this
State: Whole number of farms, 64, 800,
of which number 25,O35 contained over
100 and less than 500 acres, 37S over
500 and less than 1000 acres and only
ll6 over 1000 acres. The total land
embraced in these farms was 552,57S
acres, gain of 1880 since the preced-
ing census was taken, leaving 3,067, go
acres unimproved, or 46.S per cent to the
total land in farms. The average size OF
the farms was 102 acres, an increase of
four acres, and their total valuation
Sl02,357,6lj, a decrease of S604,336
during the decade. The total valuation
Of farming implements and machinery
was S4,94S, 04S, an increase Of $685.
935. In estimating these values, how
ever, it should be borne in mind that
gold in 1870 was at an average premium
Of 25.3 per cent. The total prodct in
bushels was as follows Barley, 242,-
1856; buckwheat at, 3S2, 70l; Indian
corn, ,633; oats, 2,265,575; rye,
20, 1898; wheat, Cos, IA: Irish potatoes,
I ,999,62j; wool, 2,776, 407 pounds /;
hay, l,l07,7SS tons; hops, 4S,2l4
pounds tobacco, $50 pounds; butter,
ii, lO3, 966 pounds cheese, l,l67,730
pounds. The estimated value Of all farm
productions (sold, consumed or on hand)
for 1879 was S2l, 94j, 4S9. The num-
Der of horses owned was S7,s4S; mules
and asses, 29S; working oxen. 43,O49 +;
mich cows, l50, S45; other cattle, l40,-
527; sheep, 565,9lS; swine 1860.
The value of all the live stock amounted
to $40, 499, 1916, decrease of S6,S57,-
1853 since 1870.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
A GOOD ACT BY A GOOD ACTOR.

A GOOD ACT BY A GOOD ACTOR.
A pretty story is told in New York OF
Edwin Booth. While he was playing
at Winter Garden, a young miss fell
desperately in love with him. She was
the only daughter Of wealthy parents,
and night after night she would make
some excuse to leave home ana go to the
theatre. She deluged Booth with love
letters, and finally he wrote to her telling
her to meet him at the stage door at the
end of the performance on certain eve
ming. She was there according to ap-
nointment. Booth handed her into his
carriage and gave some whispered in
structions to the driver. The horses
were driven rapidly and in few mo-
ments the young girl found herself in
front of her own home. The carriage
stopped and Booth assisted her to alight.
Taking her arm in his he walked with
her up the steps and rang the bell. 1t
was late and the girls father, who had
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
THEY ALSO WORK IN EUROPE.

THEY ALSO WORK IN EUROPE.
Distinguished people better be careful
about giving their autographs to strang-
ers. The following story is told of Leon
Say, the famous French statesman and
financier. When Plon .Plon was arrested
NJ. Say feared that his nephew, the
Comte de Monte pello, would resign his
post as ambassador to Belgium and at
once fastened to Brussels to dissuade
him from such action. During the jour
ney thither he entered into conversation
with a gentleman who soon began ex-
tolling the virtues and ability of Leon
Say in most enthusiastic terms. Flat
tered by the compliment, and thinking
to impress the stranger with his great
ness, NJ. Say revealed his identity. The
other, covered with bushes and confusion,
relapsed into silence for a while, but
when they reached BRUSSELS NJ. Say in
vited him to dine with him. The vi
comte de Segur, as he called himself, did
so, and, on taking leave of his distin-
guished host, begged the favor Of his au-
tograph in an album already containing
illustrious names. This NJ. Say readily
granted. Two days afterward the
statesman received letter from his con-
clerge asking him if the 1000 francs
that had been paid to NJ. de Segur were
on their way, as he much needed the
money Telegraphing back for an ex-
PLANTATION NJ. Say learned that gentle
man had called at his house in Paris and
presented to his concierge a note written
in these words please hand over to
NJ. de Segur the sum of 5000 francs.
| will remit you by next post" 1t was
signed Leon Say and that statesman
quickly recognized the autograph as the
one he had penned in the strangers al
bum"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
Voluntary Tributes of Gratitude for Bene-
fits Received.

DEAR SIR,-Please allow me the privilege Of
giving my testimony regarding tho wonderful
curative properties Of your invaluable medicine,
Hunts Remedy. During the past six or seven
years l have been a great sufferer from Kidney
disease, and during a grea, part of the time my
suiferings have been intense TO be indescrib-
able. Only those who have suffered by this
dread disease know Of the awful backache and
pains of all kinds accompanied by great weak
ness and nervous prostration loss Of force and
ambition which invariably attend it. had all
these troubles intensified, and was in such bad
condition that could no; get UP out OF my chair
except by putting my hands on my knees, and
almost rolling on, before could straghten up.
/ tried the best doctors, and many kinds of medi-
cine, but all failed TO help me. and experiment.
ed SO long endeayoring TO get cured that last
spring was in very poor shape, and in seeking
for relief my attention was directed by a friend
10 the remarkable cures Of Kidney diseases, etc,
which were being accomplished by Hunts Rem
edy was induced TO try it. and began 10 take
Il. and very soon "lmbercd up" as II were my
severe baekache, and the intense pains had
suffered so long speedily disappeared, notwith-
standing had been bothered with this complaint
- many years.
When began to take Hunts Remedy / was
considerably run down in my general health, and
suffered also from loss Of appetite. Ever since
have been taking the Remedy. however. my I'M
proveInent has been most marked my former
complaints. aches, pains. etc, have disappeared,
and now feel like my former self. hale, hearty.
and sound in health. shall always keep Hunts
Remedy with me. and would most earnestly rec
~.
or Liver diseases, or diseases Of the Bladder or
Urinary Organs to use Hunts Remedy, and take
no other.
Yours very truly,
HENRY II. SHELDON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
on Thirty DAYS Trial.

THE YoLrMC BELT Co., Marshall, Mich,
will send DR.. Dyes's celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on
trial for thirty days TO men young or old
who are afflicted with nervous debility,
lost vitality and kindred troubles, guaran-
teeing speedy and complete restoration Of
health and manly vigor. Address as above.
n. B.-No risk is incurred as thirty days
trial Is allowed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

We call tho attention Of our lady readers
% the advertisement in our columns Of
james Pyle's Peariuc, for laundry and
kitchen purposes. An article so popular
and widely circulated, must possess mer-
its that commend it TO the favor of house,
keeper
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
Why THEY CALL HIM "OLD MAN"

"Yes, that's sadly So said jenkins,
"my hair is turning gray and falling out
before its time. Use something! would,
but most hair restorers are dangerous.
True" answered his friend, but Par
kers Hair Balsam is As harmless as II is
effective. I've tried 1t and know. Give
the Balsam a show aud the boys will stop
calling you 'Old Man Jenkins IL never
fails to restore the original color to gray
or faded hair. Richly perfumed, an elc
CANT dressing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

Eg-Our readers will notice a new adj
clue We have heard spoken Of highly rs II
is compounded from the red aud white
clover. IL contains great virtue for spring
and blood diseases and all who are aliLg
should call on their druggists for IT,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

"In the lexicon Of youth. etc, there is no such
word As Fail" Tha, lexicon" is now found in
;he laboratory Of Hunts Remedy. l, knows no
yneh word as -FIii
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

If you are a frequenter or a resident of
miasmatic district, barricade your system
against the scourge Of all new countries
ague, bilious and intermittent feyers-by
the use of Hop Bitters.
LUDIxGroN, Mich, Feb. ,, 1880.
| have sold Hop Bitters for four years
and there is no medicine that surpasses
them for bilious attacks, kidney COM
plants, and many other diseases incident
to this malarial climate.
II. T. ALEXANDER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions OF youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss Of manhood, ETC., |
will send recipe that will cure you, FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy was dis
covered by missionary in South America.
Send a self-addressed envelope 10 the Rev.
Joseph T. Inman, Station ID, y. Y. City.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

p5%D Dresses, cloaks, coats, stockings and
all garments can be cOlorcd successfully
with The Diamond Dyes. Fashionable col
ors. Only l0c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

THAT HUSBAND or MINE
Is three times the man he was before he
began using Wells Health Remover" 81.
Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
NUMBER 81.

DR.. ii. L. Battle, Jr., wadley, Georgia,
says Browns Iron Bitters are very
popular in this section and give entire sat
islaction."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

become very anxious as to her wherea-
bouts, opened the door. When he saw
her in the company Of the actor he start
ed back in astonishment. "Mr. Blank"
said Booth very quietly, 81 have brought
your daughter home. She has been
very foolish, but she has promised never
to do so again, and | would advise you
to take better care of her." With these
words he turned and left. That young
girl is happy wife and mother now, but
never tires of telling the lesson she re-
ceived from the great actor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

"What is the simplest way to keep jelly
from moulding on top?" asks boarding
house keeper. Put it on the table once in
while.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

When the man in the dock fumbles in
his pocket for the zone dollar and costs"
is ii case Of fine feelingi
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

DreSS-makerS ought 10 make good rail-
road conductors, they are so accustomed
TO making up long trains.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

A Nebraska man refused TO marry girl
because she powdered. He couldn't let
himself down 10 her pale.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

When young lady says "Dude drop
10 the youth addressed wishes she was
more particular about her accent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

There is marked difference between
getting up with the lark and staying up to
have one.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

Mrs. Parvenue says she would like to
die of apoplexy, because ii is so fashion
able and means you have lived well.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

A New York girl has been arrested
while disguised as an old woman. The
old woman disguised as a girl is still at
large
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

IFS ship-owner wants to auction of his
vessel he should not put TO sea in storm.
He might lose the sail.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

Cleanliness is next to godliness for
the human race, but for mich cows it is
the virtue that leads all others. Stalled
cows cannot be kept from all bad odors,
but the stables should be cleaned and
freshly Uttered at milking time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

CAPILLARIs CURED NE
Ofdandrun and humor. 4. c. NEAL, ". D.,
IL cured me OF Dsndrun. II. 4. :. GOULD.
Apotnecsry, corner Myrtle and Congress streets
lts sales prove Its popularity, GUPPl hlNs
MAN h ALDEN, Druggists.
IL is brins ling out a good growth OF hair where
was bald, Z. A. PARSONS, druggist GEO. e..
BEARsE, =. II. HAMLIS, GARDINER NJ. PAR
KER, J. y. LANpER.
know OF It's curing twelve of nv customers OF
badness dandruG. SC, l.. o. SOMEIiS, Bar Der.
Ii has cured 4 number OF nv customers OF the
above diseases, JOHN p. VEL II, Barber.
/ am highly pleased with Capillaris It sur
passes ANYTHING ever used for the ladies' toilet,
| take pleasure In recommending IL, MISS VI. T..
ROGERS. HELEN ID. HIGGINS aud many others
have used your hair dressing, think IL has all
the merits you claim for Il on your circulars J..
JOHN c. PROCTOR, ESQ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
BRIEF INFORMATION.
SOME FACTS WORTH KNOWING.

That salt fish are quickest and best
freshened by soaking in sour milk.
That cold rain water and soap will
remove machine grease from washable
fabrics.
That fish may be scaled much easier
by first dipping them into boiling water
for a minute.
That fresh meat beginning to sour,
will sweeten if placed out of doors in the
cool air over night.
That milk which has changed may be
sweetened, or rendered fit for use again,
by stirring in little soda.
That boiling starch is much improved
by the addition of sperm or salt, or both,
or little gum arabic, dissolved.
That a tablespoonful Of turpentine,
boiled with your white clothes, will add
greatly to the whitening process.
That kerosene will soften boots and
shoes that have been hardened by water,
and will render them pliable as new.
That clear boiling water will remove
tea stains. Pour the water through the
stain, and thus prevent its spreading
over the fabric.
That salt will curdle new milk, hence,
in preparing milk porridge, gravies, etc.,
ETC., the salt should not be added until
the dish is prepared.
That kerosene will make your tea ket-
tie as bright as new. Saturate a WOODEN
rag and rub with it. twill also remove
all stains from the clean vanished furn-
iture.
That blue ointment and kerosene, in
equal proportions mixed and applied to
bedsteads, is an unfailing bug remedy,
and that a coat of whitewash is ditto for
log house.
That beeswax and salt will make your
rusty flat-irons as clean and as smooth
as glass. Tie lump of wax in rag
and and keep it for that purpose. When
the irons are hot rub them first with the
wax rag, then scour them with paper
or cloth sprinkled with salt.
WASHING HoRsEs.-Water should no.
be used on horses limbs when their blood is
heated. After cleaning your horse with
brush, wet sponge and wiring it and
wipe the limbs. In this way it would
be beneficial, as neatness is health but
too much water is weaking. nd'pufs
are caused by weakness of blood-vessels.
Softeninp the skin with warm water
brings more strain upon the ligaments,
which is considered injuri Gus.
Cleanliness is next to godliness for
the human race, but for mich cows it is
the virtue that leads all others. Stalled
cows cannot be kept from all bad odors,
but the stables should be cleaned and
| freshly Uttered at milking time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
From the Portland Daily Advertiser.
CapiIIariS!
Wanted.

Innn PERSONS 10 call on me, that are
lOOO bad. losing their hair. troubled
with dspdruG OF humor, those that have been u n.
able To get cured, and | w!ll cure theta with
capillaris for I've dolla-s or nothing. No
pay required Until all Of the above cures
are made. l challenge any person in the city
OF Portland, 90 produce \ case that / can.
not cure, unless The roots are entirely dead.
which is not the case in more than one case In ten
and vet they may have been bald for wears. Any
one busing "CsprillAris" cannot be humbueged,
as IL has no equal for hair dres sing and 10 worth
the price OF il for that purposs Two or three
bottles will make all of the above cures. Never
theless. we think skeptical aud incredulous per
sons that cured OF II the above diseases $. and
their hair restored. ought 20 be willing 10 pay g.
after the result aimed St l. accomplished.
T. BILL MANSFIELD, Prop'r,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

HENRY ". SHELDON.
No. 80 Westminster ST., Providence, K. /.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-12-20
New Girl.
New York Times

Novelties in girls are naturally
looked upon with suspicion. The
present style of girl has been thor
oughly tested and found to be per-
fectIy satisfactory, and when any one
claims to have devised a new and i'm
proved style of girl, the claim usually
proves, upon examination, to be a
ridiculous failure.
From the West there comes the
story Of a newly invented girl Of
startling originality. She differs
from previous girls in the fact that
her left leg is attached 10 her right
shoulder, while her right arm occu-
pies the place usually occupied by a
left leg. Girls with extra limbs or
with no limbs at all have frequently
been exhibited to an unsympathizing
public, but the distribution Of the
new girls limbs is something abso-
lutely new, and as such deserves ser
ious attention
The claims made in behalf Of the
new girl are many. and some Of them,
at least, appear to be jushfable For
example, IL is asserted that a woman
who has a hand where the left foot is
usually found, can pick up pins and
other small objects from the carpet
without STOPPING. She can also hold
a rug ia place while sweeping it, and
can drag a cat from under the sofa
and turn it out with the greatest ease
When she drops her prayer-book in
church she can pick it up and place it
on the seat beside her without attract
ing the slightest attention; and she
can climb INTO a carriage with her
hand foot, if it may be so-oalled, with
an ease and grace Of which the ordin-
airy woman is quit incapable.
Having a foot where other women
have a right hand, the new style Of
girl would make an admirable family
disiplinarian, since she could admin
ister punishment to children without
the trouble OF removing her slipper
She would have an immense advan-
tage over other girls when wearing
beautiful and costly hosiery since she
could display the stocking on her
right upper limb with no more impro-
priety than IS involved ia displaying
a neatly fitting glove. So. too, her
advantages for displaying q neat and
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-12-20

artistic boot would be quite unequal
ed, and she would be able TO button
both her own boots with less trouble
than ordinary women lind in putting
on their gloves.
These arc claims which, it must be
admitted are well founded. Wemay,
however, concede every thing that is
claimed in behalf of the new girl and
still disapprove of her. What is this
girl to do when. on receiving an ac-
ceptabe offer of marriage, she wishes
to clasp her arms around her lovers
neck! WIN he feel fattercd when
the soft touch of a feminine boot
touches his left e&r2 When the mar
raige ceremony is in progress how
will he obey the clergyman'S order
and take the brides right hand in his
And then how will the girl be able
to make the simplest article of food
without literally putting her foot in
IT.
The worst feature Of the new girl,
however, is her inability TO walk.
Nothing has been said by her advo-
Gates ON this subject, which is suth-
cient reason for assuming that they
have nothing favorable to say. is
the girl expected to walk on both feet
III so, it is safe to say that she can not
do it, and if she could, her appearance
would be so grotesque that she would
never venture outside her own room.
Undoubtedly she is expected TO walk
on one foot and one hand Need
any thing more be said to prove that
she is painful failures
This attempt to make the modern
girl a compromise between the bimana
and quadrumana is certainly ingen-
ious. but it is doomed to the fate ofall
previous attempts at improving girls.
Our girls need no Improvements, and
il will take greater intellect than
that of Culver 10 devise any possible
change in them which would not be
for the worse.