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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15
Clever Japanese Devices.

The Japanese have a mode OF prepar'
ing stencils which is better than ours
In our method complicated figures must
be divided by broad lines Of paper IN
order to glue the paper together and
make the stencil strong enough for use,
and these bands Of paper leave blanks III
the design which must often be filled
in by hand. The japanese cut their
stencils out OF two or sometimes three
thicknesses OF thin but tough paper
Then between each two Of these sheets
they lay, crossing one another In all
directions, human hairs or fibers OF raw
silk. These are specially laid across the
open parts of the design, and when the
several layers Of the stencil are glued
together they serve the same purpose a
the bands Of paper left by our stencil
cutters, but they form no obstacle 10 the
application of the color and leave no
blanks in the design
The same clever workers use rice
paste, applied with the brush or with
stencils, for stopping ont" in dyeing
or in painting with dyes. When the
color is fixed, the rice paste can be
washed away. They also obtain the OPP
posite effect on silks Of European or
American manufacture. Having found
that these often fade quickly. they exc
cute design OH them in rice paste.
then treat them with chloride of lime
until they are bleached. The rice paste
is then washed away, leaving the de
sign in the original color. Art ANA
teur
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15
ALMOST SWALLOWED BY AN
ALLIGATOR.

Edward Roland enjoys the distinction
of having been almost swallowed by III
alligator. The saurian swallows hi'
prey whole and digests it at leisure, and
il IL To this characteristic that Roland
owes his life.
When boy his parents owned a win
ter home near Sanford, Fla, which Il
near Dennis Creek, where there are still
more alligators than can be found in any
place else in Florida. At the time men
toned, it was literally swarming with
huge reptiles, and the largest ever killed
were secured here, one measuring over
fifteen feet in length.
Young Roland had gone with hi;
parents TO point on the st. Johns
River, near the mouth Of Dunn's Creek
and had wandered away from them
Suddenly huge alligator emerged from
small lake and started towards the
creek, coming Immediately past th'
place where the boy was seated on thu
bank kicking pebbles. The child started
to run, but stumbling, fell head-frst
Immediately In front of the reptile
which swallowed him at once.
puUS hOiduu , cSiVhhs "NAN heo'
and the parents reached the scene just IL
time to see the disappearance of theil
son down the huge throat of the saurian
The father never dreaming that the boy
was not killed, shot the alligator, th'
ball fortunately striking him in the eye
and penetrating the brain.
/ The feet of the boy were protrudinl
/ from the mouth of the dead alligator
and with thought Of obtaining his re
mains for burial, the reptile was GU
open. There were signs Of life, anc
after several hours of hard work TIT
father succeeded In resuscitatiDg tn
boy, the only serious injury being 10 hi
ankles, which had been crushed by tn
reptiles teeth when he was in the throc
of death. Since that time Roland ha
been cripple, but only to the extent o
having to wear steel braces on hi
ankles.-Rome, Ga, Hustler.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15
TROUT WALK OVER LAND.
A New Fish Story That Comes From the
Pine Tree State.

A New Fish Story That Comes From the
Pine Tree State.
Captain Barker has built q nice camp,
with good cellar, near his hatchery at
Bemis, which overlooks the spring, and
has q man on guard night and day. He
also has number Of traps set in the
stream and on the banks. In one the
other night he caught monster owl
In constructing his hatchery he ex-
cavated place about 20 feet square in
tho bank, where he found large boil
ing spring which is connected with the
original spawning ground. The trout
have gone over the old bed into the house,
where they are clearing of the ground
aud seem to prefer it to the open water.
The captain will ship few trout
from other places and hatch them in
trays in tho spring in the hatchhouse
The captain says that trout will go
over dry land to get to their spawning
ground. The above statement is based
ON facts, as he and several of his work
men few days ago saw trout come
up stream to where it was filled with
leaves. The trout rested O moment or
two, then started overland some three
or four feet to open water. One OF the
men remarked that all that was needed
for the trout to reach the hatchery was
to have road swamped for them.
The captain has also enlarged the old
spring about one third. He has a way
Of securing the trout for stripping with
ont any injury. He catches many shell
drake by the head by setting baited
trap on the bottom of the stream. Phil
Gps (Me. Phonograph.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.

auired-are exempt from the law, but
this leaves nearly half, and by successive
orders the number appointed on exami.
nation and holding during good behavior
is steadily increasing. Many date the
reform from the first of 1874. when the
party in power, defeated in the fall of
1873 and anticipating worse in 1874,
began TO bestir itself in reform. and ever
since the most radical advance has been
by parties about TO 90 out Of power.
The ratio of ofliceholders to the total
population is not quite so large as 1t was
in 1888. The law gives great latitude 70
the president and heads of the depart
ments, and the l3 general orders issued
in this administration have abolished
the distinction made on the basis OF sal
ary and many others The second ocder
extended the rules to all custom houses
employing 30 persons. Others brought
postal clerks. teachers Of Indian schools,
and, in fact, nearly all minor employees,
except common laborers, within the
rules. As 90 the defects Of the system,
its connection with Mugwumps and Its
truly Chinese character and all other
undemocratic denominations, see the New
York Sun passim. j. II. BEADLE-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15
Mysore Infants Must Not Marry.

The maharajah of Mysore has resolved
to put down by an act Of the legislature
tho custom of infant marriage among
his subjects. A bill to that effect was
published last year. After good deal
Of discussion the measure has now as
sumed definite shape and form. When
the act is enforced, any person causing
or abetting infant marriages or any per-
son of IS or over Is marrying an infant
girl will be punished with imprison-
ment of either description, which may
extend to two years, or with fine or
with both. The same punishment is
prescribed for any man who. having
completed so years Of age, marries a
girl under / 4 years. Six months impris-
onment or fine or both will be meted
out to the a5etter or abetters Of this
offense. All girls under s years Of age
will be considered as infants under this
law. w.-London Standard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15
made whole note, which, being Pc
rused revealed proposition.

made whole note, which, being Pc
rused, revealed proposition
Belinda returned very late with a
very conscious look upon her face and
stared In astonishment at the dusty OBJ
iects, who met her with excitement on
their countenances TWAS good while
before the truth could be extracted from
the interjections and CALCULATIONS with
which she was greeted. but when at
last it was made manifest Belinda lis
tened like one in trance. She had in
deed been made an April fool of. Mr..
Softheart had really proposed. The
brownstone house had been offered to
her, the bank stock and all that made
the bachelor an eligible match, and she
that very evening had accepted Spooney
Ii was not very complimentary TO her
betrothed, but she went into Mysteries
at once and kept them mp for an hour
or two
As for Mr.. Softheart, he never pro-
posed to any one again. n.-Toledo Blade
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15
OLD CLOTHES IN DEMAND.
eecoaihand Dcaicrs Find II Dinicult To
stock Up This Year.

eecossihand Dcalcrs Find IL Diffcult To
stock Up This Year.
Tho demand for old clothes appears
to Do looking up so far rs New York is
concerned. do not know whether il is
because Of the recent election and the
consequence OF betting on the wrong
ticket or the melancholy sequel Of the
last years hard times. by reason OF
which men feel the necessity Of wear
ing out their clothing instead of turning
Il over TO the secondhand dealer.
Is you should 10 accosted on Broad
way couple OF times u trip by agents
Of the secondhand dealers with the ques-
ton whether you have any old clothes
10 sell. it may not be taken rs an indi-
cation that your attire is out of date
and coveted by the trade, but that tho
trude is running short Of stock and is
pushing out for fresh supply. Ii is
better 10 consider the attention n subtle
fiattery. that you have the appearance
of an individual VINO doesn't care for
dress and arc likely 10 have score of
DfttsT tipus'E- hail,iHS uI ~ 'A'S't' ipi
the moths TO feed upon.
Twice on single afternoon last week,
while conversing with friend on
Broadway, I was accosted by sharp
looking young men in the interests Of
the secondhand trade. My friend was
inclined TO resent the intrusion. He
said il was getting too hot for him when
he was beset by old clothes men every
time no stopped on Broadway.
rs there anything out OF the way
about me?" he inquired, looking him
self over critically THAT is the second
time you've asked me that question to-
day"
II beg your pardon, sir, " said the So
licitor for the secondhand clothing
house. 1--WE didn't want tho suit you
have on.
We walked fully block before my
friend realized what / was laughing AT,
but when the humor Of it finally per
meated his intellectual system hc took
me in for glass Of vichy and milk
New York Cor. Pittsburg Dispatch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15
Dainty strazIni.

Strazini is tho name Of wonder In
Leipsic. Strazini astonishes his audi
ences by first eating a soup which con-
sists Of sawdust plentifully mixed with
coal oil. The mess is set afire, and
after the flames have been extinguish.
oil Strazini eats the peculiar mixture.
ladling it out with spoon. He follows
this up with biting piece after piece
from the lamp chimney, crushing the
glass between his teeth and swallowing
it He washes it down with q little
water. For dessert he munches pieces
Of hard coal. peat, washing soap, tallow
candles and pieces Of plaster. --Leipsie
Correspondents
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15
Bououst. and circum.p.ctlon.

That any man can step into florists
and order bouquet for any lady is nc
longer possible in New York. There is
a florist, and very exclusive one, who
refuses all orders that do not seem just
conventional, to be very polite about
it. An elderly man unknown to the
florist was refused bouquet to be sent
TO a schoolgirl, and young sports
greenback was handed back to him
when he ordered box Of flowers for q
beautiful society leader whom he had
admired in her victoria. New Yorh
Harald
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15
How Carnot Was Named.

The way in which the late President
Carnot was named after the Persian
poet Sadi, who is little read nowadays,
is interesting and recalls a deal OF
French history. Sadi was the favoritt
poet Of the French revolutionists OF the
last century, and the literature OF the
day is full Of quotations from him
Carnot's father of the directory was,
like the rest, great admirer OF Sad
and named one of his sons after him.
This son was the late presidents uncle,
and the name was continued in the fam
lily. After the death Of his father the
late president was simply NJ. Carnot
Before that he had been n. Sadi Car
not.-Chicago Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15
His BlundoR.

The mayor Of a small Italian com
mnne had to receive the king Of Italy,
who with his accustomed kindliness,
pressed his hand like an old friend
Totally overcome with pride and emo
tion at this honor. the poor man lost
not only hts head, but his tongue alto
gether. and stammeringly exclaimed:
''Now that / have seem your majesty
you oAu die content "-DxohAnSA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15
ANOTHER EXPOSURE

Mother (after the wedding )-Horrors
rm afraid Clara has made an awful mis-
take. Her afiianced looked young. and
had excellent credentials; but l do be-
lieve he's an impostor and has been mar.
ried dozens of times before.
Friend-Goodness! 1t can't be.
Mother-But did you see him? At the
altar he didn't drop the ring, or stumble
over his own feet, or act like half-wit.
ted donkey bit. He's a fraud and
know it.--N. Y. Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15
HOLDING UP HER MILK.
Is IT CoNTRARINEss OR NATURE THAT
MAKES THE FLOW IRREGULAR:

In the Farmer and Homes of Decem-
Der 10, Is short article headed, "Hol :
Ing up her milk" The writer, ii. >.
Matteson, says, "The dsiryman has
strange notions, one of which is that a
COW can Yield or not yield her milk as she
pleases." cannot boast Of having been
in the dairy business as many years as
Mr.. Matteson, still have had hand in
the care Of cows and dairying ever since
| was large enough 10 help my father
milk and feed the calves and l try 10
care for NV cows as should.
The gentleman may be perfectly right
and il may be the height OF foolishDess
10 believe COW can hold up her milk.
But why is il that COW coming into
heat. so called, frequently refuses to give
her milk aud at the next milking gives
an extra large mess? Why is II that a
COW. and more especially heifer refuses
10 give her milk unless her calf is at her
side for several milkings: Why Is 1t
that some COWS will not give their usual
flow of milk unless they are eating
and why Is ii that some cows will give
their milk freely only a part of the time
III il is ia the care, feed or environments
| want to know il, for | have or have
had cows that troubled me in the ways
mentioned.
sold thoroughbred Jersey simply
because after six years trial l had TO
give up. She would give her milk
only when so disposed. sometimes she
| would milk as pretty as one could wish
for several days, then for weeks 1t would
be almost impossible TO get milk more
than half the time. raised her from
calf and as thought much of her cared
for her personally, milked her myself
the first three years. then feeling that
nv efforts were without avail turned her
over 10 hired help part OF the time. As
rule, the try ing to milk her fell TO me
because the men could not stand it to
strip her. IL that COW could not control
her yield Of milk, who did: could not
| II there is way TO induce them to LET
the milk flow freely wish to know it,
New England Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15

Prot. Mark w. Harrington. the chief
of the Weather bureau, has gathered
opinions Of many shippers Of perishable
products. They represent that the mod
ern Car has eliminated the dangers OF
freight by transportation, lined cars an
swering for fall aud spring, and the mod
ern heating Car for fruit In the winter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15
THE PUBLIC SERVICE.
BROADENING THE SCOPE OF CIVIL
SERVICE REFORM.
Humors Of the Examinations For Posi-
tions-AIl Coming Under Civil Service
Rules save the Highest and the Lowest.
fsnecial Correspondence. I

WASHINGTON, Jan. l0.-Everybody
has heard Of the civil service reform, and
some few think they have seen it. Thou
sands who talk about it wouldn't know
it il they should meet it in the big road,
and some who are its most devoted ad'
mirers at distance are highly indig-
nant when 1t thwarts their personal
schemes. Only a few days ago q con-
gresham who has been active in its sup.
port made very earnest endeayor TO
get one Of the rules set aside in the in.
terest of one Of his constituents, and an
other member Of some prominence called
early last year at the Office and expressed
his qualification at the fact that the sys
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15

Johnny-"I tell you pap's going to
catch It after the company's gone"
Tommy-"How do you know?" Johnny
Tile told ma once or twice she was mis-
taken about something, and she said,
why, darllngr"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15
Written for the oxford Democrat.
lIFE'S WAY.

The old IL parent Of the new:
To-day Il not to-morrow's view;
And Weld we must to others tread.
And numbered he among the dead.
Thus Yields the king OF night his sway
when iawns at length the dailying DAY
Thus drop the stars out when ~ nignt
The lingering sun sinks out OF sight.
And thus IL man mid worldly pelf
Ever succeeded by himself;
And thus doth life find life In death,
While breath Il giving birth to breath.
A. T.. REED.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15
AMONG THE FARMERS.
.sPxsp ruE PLow. 4"

Correspondence ON practical agricultural topics
n solicited. Address all communlcailons IN
tentesi Tor this Department % HENRY ID. HAN
NoSp. Agricultural Etitor oxford pemecra',
Paris, Me.
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To LET.
-a j. hevrNv given that the
.. .. - - fka WNals
A. 4. sTURTEvANT. PH. e.,

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice
thst she has been daily appointed by the Hon
"rat.e Iu.lgc of Probate for the County OF uN
20 the estate of
DAVID A. FOX. late of Bethel.
IN said County, deceased. by giving bond a. the
aw directs. she therefore requests all persons
Indebted % the estate Of said deceaSed 70
make immediate payment. and those who have
any demands thereon % exhibit the same %
Dec. l., lSsai. EVA j. fUA-
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TUE subscriber hereby gives public notice
juJge % Probate for the County OF oxford and
Assumed the trust Of Executor 0f the estate OF
HELM W. EASTMAN, late of Boston,
Massachusetts,. deceased. by giving bord as the
.tw directs he therefore requests all persons
Indebted % the estate OF said deceased 10 make
Immediate payment. and those who have any
demands thereon 60 exhibit the same 20 James
: Wright, his attorney in and for the state OF
Maine
Dec. lstA. lss4. JOHN c. ROPES.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15

tenn saved him from much annoyance,
but soon after made very bitter speech
against it in the house. The speech pre-
suInably made him solid with his office
seeking constituents. There certainly Is
civil service reform, and as it is now
81 years old and beginning to grow side
whiskers the American people ought to
know more about its parentage, birth,
bringing up and present condition, for
assuredly it has come 10 stay.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-01-20
A BOILER EXPLODES.
And scatters Death and Destruction on
 all Sides.

Friday night d man by the name Of John Kimbrough arrived inithe city from the saw mill of A. Shollmier, near Rison, Cleveland county, and re- ports that at o'clock Friday after noon the boilers of the mill exploded and killed four men. and seven others were fearfully scalded and burned. This mill was formerly located near what is known as Long Bridge" about four miles above this city, but was removed to Cleveland county by Mr. Shollmier. Chas. Valentine and Sunmore and two other men whose names are unknown. were instantly killed. Several of those who were scalded are not expected to live. Mr. Shallmier, the owner of the mill, re- eeiyed serious injuries by being thrown against the saw, which was running at the time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-01-20

or article of trade suse, merchandise, commerce, or consumption below a common standard figure, or by which they shall agree in manner to keep the price of such articles, com modity, or transportation at a fixed or graduated figure, or by which they shall in any manner establish or settle the price of any article or com mOdity or transportation between them or themselves and others to preclude a free and mlrestsicted com petition among themselves or others in the sale or transportation of any such article or commodity, or by which they shall agree to pool, com binc, or unite any interest they may have in connection with the sale or transportation of any such article or commodity that it's price might in any manner be affected.
 SECTION ?. That any corporation holding a charter under the laws of the State of Arkansas, which shall violate any of the provisions of this act, shall thereby forfeit it's character and franchise, and it's corporate ex- istence shall cease and determine.
 SECTION 2. For a violation of any of the provisions of this act by any corporation mentioned herein it shall be the duty of the Attorney-General or Prosecuting Attorney, or either of them, upon his own motion, and without leave or order of any court or Judge, to institute suit or quo warranto proceedings in Pulaski County at Little Rock, or at the county seat of any county in the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-01-20
THE LEGISLATURE
Anti-Cigarette BnI Introduced
 Every Four Years.

LITTLE ROCK, Jan. 19.-The follow ing important bills have been intro duced;
 House bill No. ,, by Mr. Bradley; an act prohibiting the sale of cigar cites and cigarette papers in Arkan- sas. The bill provides fine of not sess than $50 nor more than $250 for pers ons convicted of violating the act
 House bill No 3, by MT. Brown, of Logan; an act to consolidate cleo tions, and fixing the time of holding the same on Monday, after the first Tuesday in November, in 1896, and every two years thereafter.
 MT. Foster introduced a joint reso- lution, No. 1, to amend the constitu- tion as follows:
 Elections shall be quadrennial and all officers serve four years.
 The session of the Legislature shall be biennial, to consist of long term, not to exceed sixty days, and ashort term,not to exceed forty days, neither to be extended,
 House bill No II, by Mir. Harrod; an act for the relief of ex-Confederate soldiers and sailors. The bill pro- yides for the payment of $75 per year to each ex-Confederate soldier or sailor who has lived in the State one year and is not member of the Confederate Home.
 House bill No 19, by Mr. Ruble; an act to change the time of holding the general election and consolidating the elections. The bill provides that the election shall be held on the sec ond Tuesday in November, 1896, and every two years thereafter, and the newly elected officers shall enter rupon their duties December 30.
 House bill No. 2, by Mir. Toomer; an act to reduce expenses in prose- outing criminal cases.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-01-20
TO SUCCEED CARROLL.
The Governor Appoints Hon, T. B. Martin
 as Chancellor

One of the first acts of Gov. Clarke was the appointment of Hon. Thos B. Martin, of Little Rock, to he Chancellor of the district composed of the counties of Pulaski, Lonoke White and Faulkner. A better man for the position could not have been selected. Mir. Martin is one of the ablest lawers in Arkansas, anu has no peer in his profession in the State He is man without tarnsh or blemish on his character Chancellor Martin was once citizen of Jefferson county, and for eight years was Prosecuting Attorney of this district. His appointment to the position will give our people great pleasure. The term of office is for eight years and the salary is $2,500 per annum.