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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-10
GOT ANY TeN-ceNT PIECES! =!
WHY THERE ARE LOTS OF THEM AROUND
is EXPLAINED HERE.

IL you are an observer Of small things
YOU have not failed to notice, Of late, the
enormous number Of 10-cent pieces In
circulation.
Recently, II you went into a store,
made a five-cent purchase, and gave
dollar bill, it would have been safe to
wager that you would have received In
change half dollar, q quarter and two
dimes.
Now, II you 60 into store, make
small purchase and lay down dollar,
it is almost shure thing that you will
receive the change in 10-cent pieces.
went into the bank the other day for
change for a IS bill. received a Of 1t
In 10 cent pieces.
"Can't give you anything else," the
paying clerk said.
"Why notT' asked.
Because" he said, "every bank In
America Is overstocked with dimes.
About year ago when the 10-cent saw
ings bank was so pop liar, 1t was almost
impossible to get 100 10-cent pieces at
one time. Consequently the government
was compelled to issue millions Of them.
ssThe l0-ce1t savings bank Is no logger
. novelty, aud now that there are but few
Of them In use, the dimes are again in
circulation. II is = common thing for
large house to deposit 10000 10-cent
pieces at one time. New York Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-10
MlGHTleR THAN THE SWORD.

A look OF ineffable scorn played upon
the face OF Bourrienne.
"what have you there?" asked the
Emperor, speaking In the French Ian
guage (parle Francais.)
ATS a bill, your Majesty" replied
Bourrienne, ''for two years subscription
TO the Austerlitz Weekly Bugle. Just
after the battle, you will remember, the
editor sent YOU marked copy, In which
he gave you quite puff, and afterwards
wrote YOU a personal letter asking you
for the South Austerlitz post Office"
sI recollect," answered Napoleon,
whose memory Of such things never
faltered. "And the psper|
.'Since then" said Bourrienne, "has
been coming weekly, though ] long ago
refused to take Ii from the post office.
Now. this rascally editor has the impu-
dence not only to send In his bill tor
two years, but he threatens, IL not paid,
TO print your name as delinquent SUB
scriber and also have the law OF you"
The eagle eyes Of the great emperor
flashed lightning. Arising, he paced
the apartment. Then, turning TO his
secretary. while a softer light shone in
his features, he said:
..You will pay the bill, Bourrienne,
One newspaper Is more to be feared
than thousand bayonets."
And calling attention TO the remark
as one that would look well in print and
make him solid with the country press
when his memoirs came to be published,
the conqueror of the world went In tc
talk divorce with JOsephine.-New
York Recorder.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-10
OAT FODDER AND BUTTER FAT.
RrcxrIrtn Nov 9G 'qS


dgriealtaral Editor Demccrdt:
| see BY the farm reports that many
farmers cut their oats for fodder, instead
of having them threshed, and think il a
good plan. According TO my experience
| call II bad plan. think lost nearly
or quite the whole value Of the oats that
were fed without being threshed.
L cut the oats intended for fodder
when green, the rest when about half
turned, and had them threshed and fed
the straw 20 the cows, one feed per day,
with one pound more cotton seed meal
thso when feeding all hay, in order TO
< eD up the balanced ration"
The straw by running through the
machine would be SO fined or cut up
that the cattle would eat every "scrid
and scruntion," while had more
trouble and less good results from the
oats that were not threshed.
For fodder crop have better re
suits with Hungarian or sweet corn than
with oats.
4 few more words about "butter fat. J"
In communication to the Democrat
some time ago, raised some objection
TO the plan spoken OF by Secretary
Mcheen AT Canton TO the patrons OF
butter factories taking their pay for
butter fat instead Of pounds Of butter.
MY reason was and is that II goes into
the market as butter and Ia known to
the trade as butter. | was in favor OF
the patrons putting their cowhide boots
on the scheme as il would make II easier
for owners or managers 10 cheat the
patrons of factories.
The secretary saw fit to reply. Since
then am informed by one who Is in a
position to know that some Of the pro-
prietsry factories in this state are pay
ing their patrons for butter fat, agreeing
10 pay as much as the cooperative
factories. Those patrons are losing 10
per cent by the operation.
LIT me illustrate: NV cream goes 10 q
cooperative factory. TO the butter fat
that | or any other patron furnish, 10
per cent Is added for the other in-
gradients which 60 to make butter. One
OF the directors OF the factory told me
that IL did not vary one and one-hslf
pounds TO the thousand pounds. The
proprietor that owns or runs factory
and paws for butter fat the same that Is
paid for butter gets that 10 per cent.
&c., H. D. IRISH
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-10
.cs,c,ur,lsAl HINTS.

Apple growing is on the increase In
Maine. ,ass
Lettuce is a profitable crop for glass
culture.
II not already done, give the sspara-
yps bed a dressing of good compost
An international beekeepers' congress
was held AT Atlanta Dec. 10.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-10

In Aroostook, Maine, the world famous
potato county, loss from blight and rot
was serious. but, according to the New
England Homestead report, the yield
vas large on area, 20 per cent larger
than last season, and starch factories
are working up big quantities at IA to
10 cents per bushel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-10
7 TERESA,
BdCaptain @. A. CURTIS, o. s. A.
Copyright, 1884, by American Press Associa
tiop.l
CHAPTER I.

CHAPTER l.
Tbd second call for guard mounting
bad sounded. and the new officer Of the
day stbod leaning against the railing
that iAclosed the sundial before the gov
ernor'E palace, idly awaiting the arrival
of th| regimental band and the details
from lhe companies composing the gar
rison NJ the neighboring fort
The palace occupied the whole west
en- side Of the plaza, its gray adobe
walls Suggesting nothing palatial, but
from the time when the governors OF
the NJ Exican republic reigned like east
ern s,itraps over this isolated territory
down ko the present day it had borne
tho tife of FL Palacio. and. although II
had lohg since ceased to be the largest,
costliett or even the most comfortable
resideAce in Santa Fe, the name still
clung 10 it.
The| plaza was at the time Of this
chron;tle n barren waste. occupied by
market men and women from the ad-
jacent lcountry. Here their patient bur-
ros ebd in groups. loaded with wood,
grass ,lnd vegetables and other country
produ,le, awaiting bids from purchasers.
Oppbsite the center Of the palace and
Just outside the bordering row Of cot.
tonwokds stood the sundial, which had
been placed there before the trees were
planteh and allowed 70 remain after
they Had attained their growth, al
though in the later hours Of the day the
rays Cd the sun could not reach it. The
dial w Is mounted upon granite pedes'
tai and surrounded by low iron rail
ing. Against this railing the new officer
Of thcI day leaned one June morning,
his fac y turned toward the parlor win.
dows bf the palace. He was young
fellow |above the medium height, firmly
built Ind graceful A we'll balanced
head ulpon square shoulders and face
of regular and handsome features indi-
Gated 4 character firm and resolute. His
closely cropped hair and full mustache
were dark brown, his eyes grayish blue
and hi complexion Drowned by exposure
in the field. His insignia Of rank showed
the bats Of first lieutenant
The market men and women had
Withdrawn with their burros into the
side sheets when the notes OF ME and
drum ieralded the approach of n regi-
mental band from the fort 1t passed
along the southern side Of the plaza,
aligned itself upon the markers" and
played the "Adjutant's Call. " The
lieuter hnt raised himself from his lean
ing po ture, with the intention Of watch
ing th1 arrival Of the details, when his
glanceIfcll upon a window Of the pal
ace. young girl was standing there
intentlb observing the soldiery. her right
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-10
Weak, Irritable, Tired
81 Was No Good on Earth. u

DR.. Miles, Nervine strengthens
the weak, builds up the broken
down constitution, and permanently
cures every kind Of nervous disease.
"Abouf one gear ago Iscas afflicted
,rifh nervousness, sleepIessness,
Creeping Sensations tn my legs,
slight paipifatioss Of my heart,
Dist-actiM0 con- fusion Of the s"fs'd'
Serious loss or lapse Of nsenseru.
Weighfed doscn with care ana
,royru. L completely lost appetite
And felt sssy vitality scearisg oses,
sras sceak, irritable and tired,
NV weight scas reduced TO 100 tos.,
Ya fact i sros no good, on earth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-10
NO ATTEMPT AT coNceALMENT.

NO ATTEMPT At CONCeAlMeNT.
They were standing in quiet nook in
the conservatory where the murmurings
of distant waltz music came to them like
chorus from fairyland.
"Yes, Reginald"
She spoke with gentle tremor In her
voice.
IL do love you! cannot conceal my
heart from you"
He glanced at her thoughtfully.
''No, dearest, you cannot
He hesitated n moment.
"Nor from anybody else tonight
New York World.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-10
fro BE CONTINUED

When cleaning house, It is convenient
to have stick with deep notch in the
end with which to lift picture wires and
cords of their hooks. 1t saves much
climbing mp and down.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-10
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEEp THE PLov."

correspondence on practical agricultural topics
IL solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department 10 HESRr ID. HAM
Paris. Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-10


WAen L Nd taken the strth beetle
Av scet0ht tsscreased 70 l50 o.,
1Re semsattsN fn ssS legs sces gene;
Hv sserres ste0dteS cesspSetetn;
1v sssensosv scss fss1U sestsreA.
Mv Sratm seease6 e6cseGrertR2n ecer.
/ feyt - Seedas any sssa 81 earth.
Dr. HiIes' Resterstjve Eervisc q
"A Sreat sssedjcine, I 0ssssre 1css."
Augusta, Ne. WALfER K BURBANK.
Dr. NiIess Nervine b sold on 2 positive
suarr ntee that the hfst bottle will benefit.
An dfuggists sell 1t At q. Q bottles Tor y. or
4 Will be sent, prepaid. on reGs,pS oI p.ce
DR.. Miles Nervine
Restores Health
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-10

A friend brought
me DR.. Miles, book.
New and Start
ling Facts" and
l finally decided
70 try q bottle OF
DR. MILES Re-
orative Nervine.
Before I had taken
o-a bottle I could
sleep as well as q
-O-yr.-old boy. My
appetite returned
~AA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-10
PURSUIT.

That which is near how seldom is the thing
That Is desired That which is far away
Most longcd for IL. No WEAKNESS of wing
Or foot, can daupt pursuit, or nearer bring.
The necting goal. The race is new each DAY
CLARA MARCELLE GREENE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-10

Gus ais L 10 certify that give my son Arthur "
SS.'oa MS time and shall pay none OF his debts
cain his wsges. after this date.
rrSrtsr. Nov. Il. lss5 DANA COTTON.
witness; JOHN PIERCE
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-22
NEWSPAPER OFFICES BURNED.
The Cleveland World and the A. N. Kel- iogE Company's Plant Destroyed.

CLEVELAND, O., March 1s.-The news paper building on Ontario street occu- pied by the World, the A. N. Kellogg Newspaper Co. and the United Press, was completely destroyed by fire last evening, the fire starting at about 6 o'clock. The total loss was about $50, 900. It is thought that the fire started through the carelessness of "The World" porter, who was said to have been smoking in the building shortly before the blaze was discov- cred.
 The World loss is about S75 900, the property being partly insured. The A. N. Kellogg company's loss is about S25, ,000 and the building was valued at about $50 900.
 The World is daily afternoon pub lication, F. E. Squires, of the Standard Oil Co.,, being the principal owner. E. F. Bower, the manager of the World, got his staff together hurriedly and opened an emergency office in the Arcade building. K. F. Paine, the editor of the Press, the rival of the World in the afternoon field, rendered the use of the Press plant to the World company. MT. Bower said at o'clock last night that the World would be published as usual to-day.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-22
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Caused A Sensation.

State Superintendent of Public ln- struetien Prof Junius Jordan, Repre- sentatives $. F. Hilzheim and w. G. Sallee and a number of other promi- nent citizens were arrested at Pine Bluff by the health-officer as they left the Iron Mountain train from Little Rock and taken before Mayor D. c. Bell, as they could show no satisfac- tory evidence that they were free from smallpox. Ex-City Attorney A. R.. Grace volunteered as their spokesman, claiming that they could not be held as they did not come from an infected dis trict and had health certifcates from Dr. Hancock, of Little Rock. The mayor replied that those certificates were no longer recognized by the local author ities, and that the orders of the board had to be obeyed, no matter whom they affected. Mir. Grace retorted hotly that as he had come from Little Rock in the same train he might be arrested also, whereupon the mayor, who was under the impression that Mir. Grace had been detained, ordered ap officer to take charge of him.
 "l like to see the hair of the man who will arrest me-" thundered Mir. Grace, when Mayor Bell directed Chief of Police A. E. Peterson to hold MT. Grace at all hazards.
 All the gentlemen except Mr. Grace were released later, but the affair ere ated a sensation.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-22

/ House ti No 45, to withdraw certain state lands from sale and hold them for actual set tiers. passed-ayes 57, noes 8.
 House bill No sO to require married women to file schedules of their property, was read the third time
 An interesting debate followed over this measure and was still at it's heighth when time was called for dinner, pending further dts cussion the house took recess unt , p. m.
 In accordance with previous resolution the house at the afternoon session took up the general appropriation bill, and to continue the consideration Of the same each afternoon until disposed of.
 The house went into committee of the whole for its consideration; the entire bill was read a third time and the heavy work of the house was on.
 The bill was then considered by sections. It is the conceded opinion that the items Of the bill have been carefully studied and the house is apparently not inclined to criticse or even discuss the items 10 any great extent. so the bill will, no doubt be adopted without delay. At late hour the committee arose and the house adjourned until Tuesday morning.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-22
Little Rock Health Certificates.

PINE BLUFF, March 16.-The follow ing letter from the mayor of this city was mailed yesterday:
 Hon. N C. HaH Magor, and President of He Board Qf HeaAh, Little Rock, Ark.:: :: DEAR SIR-Have just wired you the fol- lowing message. viz: Pine Bluff health officers will refuse to recognize John L Hancock's certificates after this date. Particulars by mail
 "I beg now to confirm same, and to explain that this course has been made necessary on account of the very loose and reckless manner in which your cretary has been issuing out his health certificates. It is not an un- common thing to hear strangers upon our streets commenting upon this loose
 method of doing business.
 "A number of travelling men whom he never saw or heard of before, neith-
 CT did he know or inquire where they
 were from, have obtained certificates
 from him, simply handling in their
 names and paying over their dollar. At least such is my information, and have it from their own lips. Some of
 the men l know personally, we'll, and do not believe they would, under any circumstances, misrepresent matters. To-day our he alth officer found two ne- groes aboard north bound train di-
 rect from Monroe, La., who, being de- nied stoppage at Pine Bluff, went on
 to Little Rock, and, to our utter aston ishment and surprise, returned on the afternoon train with genuine health certificates signed and stamped by Dr. Hancock. Now, I know he did not
 know either of the negroes, and that he never saw either of them before to- day in his life.
 "This quarantine business is seri- | ous matter, and it is being maintained l at great expense to the people. If such rules, which have been'adopted as safe guards against the invasion of small pox, are to be ruthlessly trampled un- der foot and made farce of, we had just as well throw up the sponge and bid hearty welcome to the dreaded pest. We have done everything in our power to protect ourselves and Little Rock from this end of the line, and we had hoped that you would so effectual- ly manipulate matters at your end as
 to enable us to keep the line clear, and
 obviate the necessity of quarantine
 in the strict sense of the word, but am sorry to have to say if Hancock con
 tinues to act in the capacity of health cetificate commissary, we will be com
 peled to draw the dead line against your city. Very truly yours,
 ID. c. BELL, Mayor"
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-22
ANOTHER OUTRAGE.
An American Schooner Said to Have Been sunk by spanish Gunboat and All Hands Lost.

An American Schooner Said to Have Been
 sunk by a spanish Gunboat and All Hands
 Lost.
 KEY WEST, Fla. March 17.-Passen- gers on the steamer which arrived from Havana last night bring news of re- ports in circulation there of further depredations by Spanish. cruisers on American vessels along the Cuban coast. The latest report is to the eff feet that the Spanish gunboat Arcedo fired into and sunk an American schooner off Puerto Padre.
 It is reported that the crew of the vessel, numbering sixteen persons, perished with it.
 It Is not known whether the schooner had arms or carried an expedition for the Cubans. It was reported in Ha- vana that the schooner had sailed from Key West. Inquiries, however, fail to show that any boat is missing or unreported except those engaged in legitimate trade. Many sailed re- gently for West Indian ports with fruit cargoes.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-22
THE REVOLT CUBA.

The First Clear and Trustworthy stato-
 ment of fAfrairs-Insurgents Gaining Con-
 fidence-From a few Scattering Bands
 Their Numbers Have Increased to Six
 Thousand-No News of the Firing on the
 Allisnca.
 NEW YORK, March 1s.-A special dis patch to the Herald from Key West says
 The first clear and trustworthy statement of the condition of affairs in the eastern end of Cuba was brought yesterday by passenger on the steamer Mascotte.
 "I have travelled through the noun tainous districts constantly since the trouble began" said he, "and matters are now in a much worse condition than at the beginning. The fighting started in desultory and scattered fashion, but the forces gradually be- came erystallized, and now there are fully 5000 men under arms. They are in dozen or more de- tachments, but are giving the govern ment no end of trouble. In many cases the Spanish troops have been beaten back with heavy loss.
 ''fhe most deplorable feature of the warfare is the pillaging and burning on the part of the insurgents.
 'The insurgents have gained con- | fidenee since the beginning of the trouble, and matters in that district are in almost as bad condition as | during the war of fs6s.'' New leaders are springing up and by the force of their intellect and ability they have induced the insur- gents not to hold off longer for the ar rival of old leaders. The general opinion in Santiago is that if the in- surgents can hold out until summer the yellow fever will help them greatly.
 Tt is said that both Rabi and Masso are confident of taking Santiago be- | fore October. 1t is as much as a mans life is worth in Santiago to talk in favor of the Cubans or to tell the truth. Several persons have been shot on account of an expression of opin- | ion.
 'sInstanees where the Spaniards were defeated have been published as gov ernmeRt victories. Four Spanish cruis- CTS were in the harbor of Santiago one week ago, now there are but two guarding the eastern coast and one the southern"
 The @aesengers said the revolt would kill business in Cuba for two years. Nothing official has been received of the report of a Spanish cruiser firing on the Allianca. It is understood that the Spanish officials in Havana claim the Allianca was within three miles of shore and that the cruiser had right to sink her on her refusal to halt.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-22
Set Aside the Verdict.

In the circuit court at Pine Bluff Judge John NJ. Elliott presiding, the verdict of $500 rendered in the Lincoln county court several weeks ago against l.. E. Goldsmith, prominent grocer of Pine Bluff, and in favor of w. r. Will shire, was set aside on the ground that 1t was not in accordance with the law or evidence. Wiltshire had been com missioned by a Missouri company to deliver to Goldsmith a check for an amount due him. He showed the pa per to him, but refused to turn it over unless Goldsmith would sign certain receipts. Goldsmith sued out re- plevin, and by a mistake Wiltshire was arrested and in consequence sued Gold smith for SIO, GOO damages.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-22
THE SMALLPOX.
The Sconrge Reported Under Control at Hot Springs-LittIe Rock Health Certif. cates-For Protection of Patients in tho Asylum for the Insane.

The Scourgs Reported Under Control at
 Hot Springs-LittIe Rock Health Certifi.
 cates-Eor Protection of Patients in the
 Asylum for the Insane.
 HoT SPRINGS, March 16.-The follow ing bulletin on the smallpox situation here was issued by tho local health of- ficer last evening:
 Since o'clock to-day two cases of smallpox have been found. No deaths have occurred, and no one has been ad- mitted to the hospital"
 It is twenty-five days since smallpox was first known to exist here. In this time there have developed in Hot Springs and immediate vicinity some thing over 100 cases of smallpox and varioloid. There are twenty-seven houses in the city that show the yellow flag They are upward of forty cases of the hospital. In the city the num- Der of deaths to date is eight; at the hospital, sixteen; in the country adj ja- cent, four-twenty-eig deaths in all. All infected houses are closely qnaran- tined There is thorough organization in all departments combating the dis ease Vaccination has been eompul- sory, general and efficient, at the ex pense of the city. Thus the material in the city susceptible to the infection is rapidly diminishing. The president of the board of health says that from present outlook the smallpox will cease to exist here in few weeks.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-22
For Protection of Insane Patients.

LITTLE ROCK, March l6.-Supt. Rob- ertson, of the state insane asylum, is- sued the following notice yesterday;
 "To THE COUNTY AND PROBATE JUDGES OF ARKANsAs-You are here by notified that in consequence of smallpox prevailing in different locali- ties of the state, and in order to pro- tect the inmates of the asylum from contracting the disease, will not ad- init any patient in the institution un- til further notice"
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-22
Was This a Good Price2

The Hornibrooll property, the north. east corner of Markham and Louisiana, Little Rock, was sold by P. Raleigh, at administrators sale, for SIG, GOO. There was only the one bidder. The lot is 50 feet on Markham street, 40 feet on Louisiana street, opposite Capital ho- tel, and one block from state capitol.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-22

JOHN LA FARCE, the well-known painter has by special invitation of the National Society of Fine Arts, in France, been invited to give special exhibition of two hundred of his paint ngs, together with a collection of his work in stained glass at the new salon in the Champs de Mars, in the spring