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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26
A Jolly OLD TAR,

The Captain OF 4 certain large sailing
vessel insists upon being addressed az
"Sir" by every one on board. One day
new hand joined the ship, and short
time after leaving harbor, being we'll
seasoned old salt, he was intrusted with
the wheel. The Captain came up and
put the usual question, "How's her
head:"
"Nor-by-east," answered the old tar,
very gruflly, taking the customary hitch
in his trousers.
My man." suavely answered the
Captain, ION this craft, when one OF the
crew speaks 10 me, he gives me title OF
respect. Don't YOU think you might do
so, toog Now how's her head:'
"Nor-by-east, tell YER" shouted the
tar, displaying not little irritation.
I'm afraid YOU don't quite under
stand me-" responded the Captain, good
humoredly. "Let me relieve you at the
wheel. and then do you take my place
and ask me the question. | will then
show you how IL should be answered.
They accordingly changed places.
"'Ow's her 'ead:" roared the tar.
"Nor'-by-esst, sir" replied the Cap
tain, with gentle emphasis on the ''sir. '
Then keep her so, my man, whilst
goes forrard and has a smoke" was the
startling rejoinder from the old repro
bate, who calmly commenced TO suit the
action TO the word. and disappeared up
by the forecastle, lighting a match as he
went -Harper's Round Table.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26

The hansom cab is perhaps the most
convenient hackney carriage in the
world. 1t is light and handy to drive,
reasonably safe. and, TO the trained Lon
doner, not too difficult TO enter. But it
has one serious drawback, of which We
are reminded every returning winter.
This is that the seat is very liable to
get damp in wet weather. A mile or
two's sitting on the soaked cushions
may easily result in rheumatism. sciati-
ca or a general chill, ending in more
or less serious illness.
The hanson cabman is very amenable
to public opinion, and if the public gen
orally were TO take to examining the
state Of the cushions before engaging
the cabs it is probable that means
would be found to keep them dry. Even
az it is, the men take q good deal OF
pains, but are not too well seconded by
their "fares,' who are very disposed to
get out, leaving the doors open, where
as moments care will shut them. -
British Medical Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26

good clo'es heah an say Amen, an
Bless de King, an Hep Lord!' loud
n anybody ef yer lef' dc ole CONAN an
de chilun ter work all de week. Shake
of de weights, Bre'r Clay! Shake 'em
of On, wat es sech CT sinner like? He
like er tadpole en er mud puddl wat
done dry up TO time come fur i'm ter
drop is tail an be er frog.
Tom went over on the ground while
Black Aleck was being dealt with, and
he was too weak with laughter to sit up
during the time devoted to Clay. Pres
emily he heard:
"An heah Sis Tilly! Heah es dear
Sis Tilly. Wat es Sis Tilly's weights?
She got weights ter shake of. She run
roun tellin tales ON oth'r 'oomen's hus-
buns
"Ooom-hoor'
Tom cooked his head up as he uttered
this assnting exclamation and listened.
"An she scole"-
"Dat's right"
"An mex troubl' ev'ywhar she 90. "
Somebody done got squar' wild Aun'
lilly" Tom ducked his head down and
rolled over again.
"Shake 'em of, deah sister! Shake
'em OIL Oh, wet es sech or sinner like!
She like er cockleburr en- dc tail Nv er
dry cowhide an gone ter marht-no
good heah an no dood der.
An heah Bre'r Tormw The preacher
was right over the crevice, and his voice
sounded like thunder In the ears Of the
startled eavesdropper outside. Little
Bre'r Torn. He tryin ter run wild big
weights. Wat es Bre'r Torn s weights:
He heah ter see dis 'oowan, an yonder
ter see dat CONAN; fus one way and
den ernudder. an er wife down yonner
home t'ink % gone huntin ev'y time e
take is gun.
A horrible groan broke from the lip.
Of the trembling man without, and
cold sweat started forth all over him.
In frenzy of terror he raised himself
to his knees and brought the old gun
full cock. Then realizing what he was
doing he sturned the hammer 10 "A safer
place with feverish anxiety. The Rev.
Joshua sims heard nothing but his
own voice. Shake EN- off, Bre'r Torn
Shake 'em Off Yer can't run no race
wild dem weights er-hangin on yer. Oh,
wat es sech er sinner like! be like or
snake en- dc grass, an fus' ting e know
e gwine tar Ian en dc fire wid is back
broke -
Toms hilarity was all gone. II that
sermon was preached ON the morrow he
might not literally land in the fire with
his back broke, but his back would suf-
fer until the sensations would make II
appear 80. He left almost as suddenly
rs his mirth Gliding into the woods he
made his way ~ the bend in the road ;
then. ~ if struck with a new idea stop
ped short and took seat on stump.
In an attitude Of profound reflection he
waited until. having finished his ser
mon, the preacher came down the road
with great dignity. When he reached
the vicinity of the little man, the latter
started suddenly, looked over his shoul-
der. and an aifable and delighted ex-
pression dawncd upon his face.
"How do yer do, Bre'r Sims: Lord, |
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26
THE BICYCLE IN RELATION TO
HEALTH.

The greatest danger OF bicycling, In
common with other sports, results from
the strain which active excrtion neces-
sarily brings upon the heart. That all
important organ tends, like other
muscles, TO lose tonielty under the seden-
tary conditions Of the average life, and
readily becomes embarrassed IL asked TO
perform an unusual work, as any one
who Is not la training can assure himself
by climbing flight OF stairs rapidly, or
attempting 20 run "A few hundred yards.
Under such conditions the heart often
doubles the frequency of Its beat In at
tempting TO dispose of the increased flood
OF blood that Is driven into II by muscu-
lar contraction. With diseased heart
the strain thus imposed may be hazard
Gus. Several cases are recorded where n
person with such heart has fallen dead
while riding bicycle. But then thou
sands of other cases are recorded where
persons have similarly fallen dead while
riding In carriages, or while sitting in
easy-chairs at home. Ii does not follow,
presume, that We must all eschew easy
chairs. carriages, and bicycles, but II
does follow that any one who has
reason To doubt the normallty OF his
heart msy wisely consult physician be-
fore deciding to undertake any active
exertion, biey cling included.
Even the perfectly normal heart may
suffer permanent injury IL subjected To
prolonged and excessive strain. This
fact should be- borne In mind by every
novice la bicycling, for il is peculiarly
easy To oyerdo under the exhilarating
influence Of this pastime. Presently the
heart gains tone and strength, and is
able 10 adapt itself 10 the new condi-
tions: but until time has been given for
this IL Is the part of wisdom 10 proceed
carefully, training on" gradually.
Furthermore, the person who Is wise
will use reasonable discretion rs To the
amount OF exertion he will undertake
even when thoroughly trained. AS We
have inherent differences OF strength,
each cne of US should be In some meas
ure law unto himself as 10 how fast
and how far he shall ride, keeping well
within the limits of his own strength
and endurance, and remembering that
healthful fatigue is one thing, complete
exhaustion quite another. The person
who rides for pleasure and health and
uses reasonable judgment viii not feel
obliged to cover ten miles In half-hour,
or 10 pedal up every hill that some one
else has managed TO climb. Above all,
he will eschew such insne and harmful
performances as century runs" and
similar attempts 10 cover distance for
the mere sake OF covering II, regardless
of ces.-Harper's Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26
ADMINIsTRArOR's SALE.

l1e following Real Estate belonging % The
cs.te 90 David y True. late Of South Paris
zoe tenlev Farm. 50 called, situated three
--e- nom south Paris village. 80 acres more
el .es- and cuts 81 @ a. tons Of hay The build
U Ss lre 10 good condition. The farm Is wei
-1ep-et with tools and farm machinery which
w. pe soit With the place n desired. This tarrn
i IN lr,t class condition and viii be sold ~ :
\ So, 80 acres of land known as the MOODY
80, = acres Of land known a. the -. CEars
N'S al situated In the Town OF Paris
Apply % SAMI. A. TRUE, Admr.,
ass Commercial ST.,
Portland, Ne
W Hon. q. 4. Wilson, So. Paris, Ne
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26

"Set dorn. Hotc yer do, Unc' TOrnI'
tinct clicks, rested it for moment
against tree, aimed long and carefully
and pulled the trigger. There WIS a
deafening explosion; the little old man
staggered back six feet, the muzzle OF
his gun dropped TO the ground, and the
rabbit sprung high in the air, turned Is
somersault and fell dead. Had there
been witness present he would have
observed that the ground about the un-
fortunate animal was more or less torn
up for space of twenty feet square.
Tom rushed in and secured his prize,
then carefully reloaded his weapon and
resumed his journey.
He had not gone far before rooster,
leading his family among the dead
leaves Of some scrub oaks, Strengthened
ap and uttered al inquiring cackle. AT
the same instant hound near at hand
gave vent to prolonged howl, and
barking fiercely galloped out toward the
newcomer. Tom entered small clear
ing where stood log cabin with gar
den at the rear, guarded from couple
of cadaverous looking pigs and the
chickens by split picket fence re-en-
forced with brush. In the doprwaJ SIT
q young woman twisting her hair into
the tight little rolls which all OF the
kinky headed race affect under the idea
that straight hair will finally result
therefrom.
"How yer do, Sis Chanyey? How yo'
beth terday, ma'am?" Tom had reduc-
ed his gait, and his voice rose and fell
melodiously. The woman laughed,
showing mouthful Of dazzling teeth.
"I'm toler'ble. Set down How yer
do, Unc' Torm?'
"Des SO So" He laid the rabbit on
the single step beside her feet and con-
timed facetiously:
"'Spec' dat rabbit kowed wha' l
wuz gwine, an des git right en- de way
ter come erlong too The woman
laughed again. She stole look at Tom
as she sat up with both hands over her
head engaged upon final knot.
'How e know?"
Tom raised his eyebrows and scratch
! q his ear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26
A SPORTSMAN WHO KILLS NOT.
"IIast thou named all the birds without gun?
Loved the wood rose and left Il on its stalk"

"Hast thou named all the birds without gun?
Loved the wood.rose and left Il on lite staiks'
--EmersoH.
60 a. a-gunning. but take no gun;
Iisb without pole:
And bag good game and catch such fish
As suit a sportsman's soul;
For the choicest OF game that the forest holds,
And the best fsh OF the brook,
Arc never brought down by rife shot
And never are caught with hook.
bob for nsh by the forest brook,
hunt for game In the trees,
For bigger birds than wing the air
OR flsh that swim the seas.
A roiless Walton Of the brooks,
"A bloodiess sportsman. l.
hnnt Tor the thoughts that throng the woods.
Inc dreams that haunt the sky.
The woods were made for the hunters OF dreams,
The brooks for the fishers of song;
To the hunters who hunt for the gunlcss game
The streams and the woods belong.
There are thoughts that moan from the soul OF
the pine.
And thoughts In a flower bell curicd;
And the thoughts that are blown with the scent
OF the fern
Are as new and as old a. the world.
So, away for the hunt In the fernscentcl wood
TIL the going down OF the sun,
There IL plenty OF game still len In the woods
For the hunter who has no gun.
So away. for the fish by the moss bordcrc,i
brook
Tha, rows through the velvcty sod.
There plenty OF hsh siill left In the streams
For the angler who has no rod.
SAN WALTER Foss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26
E.Diis i

tress in the stomach and other symp-
toms Of dyspepsia demand careful
attention Ia dic, anJ q good medicine
ike Hood, >ueapSriila 10 tone the
stomach and other digestive organs,
purify the blood and sustain the nerves.
MIR. j. ". Gerry. wen-known busi-
ne-s man OF HoPkintou, Mass. relates
hi, experience.
II was troubled with indigestion for
many months. My food gave me great
distress. Physicians prescribed for me,
and although theX gave me help for a
time. they did not cure. felt
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26
ALL HE COULD 90.

"Mr. Lively" said the managing edit
or, wed like to have you draw some
thing comic"
"Yes, SIR"
without making reference TO the new
woman"
"l-yes, sir"
"Or the bicycle"
The artist turned away in silent de-
lection. In few minutes he returned
and laid sheet Of paper on the desk.
.sI've drawn up my resignation"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26

uN BROWN. Wholesale and Manafsct-
ureg Dp,ieilu. 40 StnsOm -, Phila-
depha. Prescription work spe-
ca-t.
March L, 1856.
ui,. =. RICHARDS, so. Paris, Ne. -
DEAR DoCTOR.-It Is very gratify-
,1s. .l looking over the many orders that
lb.ya received from you for compound
cylinders, % know that You are 50 far
advanced iu the correction OF ''errors OF
Tei-c-i1r, as 20 prescribe such lenses
as You are ordering from NE.
Ny trade being composed largely OF
ocuHS-, and specialists from all over the
country. am pleased 20 see that your
corrections of 'errOrs of refrsctioO
compare fayOrably with any that have
Received, and | should think that the
people ~ Your town would feel them
selves blessed In having such a worthy
psr,ou. and one % competent TO look
after their ewes.
Yours, very truly,
D.V BROWN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26
Nervous

and discouraged and could not sleep al
night. My friends advised me to give up
business. the doctors declaring that l
needed a change. read about Hoods s
Sarsaparilla and thought 1t might do me
good. am glad 10 say that felt the
benefit right away, after commencing TO
take the medicine. Three bottles OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla entirely cured me OF
indigestion. II also relieved me OF cos
tiveness aud l have not had any trouble
OF this nature since. l have taken several
bottles of the medicine in the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26

Our annual yield Of apples throughout
the country, il handed round, would give
each person nearly barrel, and OF
peaches almost a basket; while every
one would be entitled to three bushels OF
potatoes. The secretary Of the New
Jersey State Horticultural Society says
so In his last annual report.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26
OXFORD COUNTY.

Newly seeded grass fields winter-killed
somewhat, older ones starting slowly
on account Of dry weather. Slight in
crease in acreage OF grain. Promise OF
an abundant fruit crop. Scme winter
killing OF straw berries reported.
Average market prices are: Apples,
- -; corn, - cents; potatoes, p cents ;
hay, ST. 81; round hog, II ceDts !;
eggs, 10 cents; beans. 81 90; oats, 81
cents; butter, l. cents; onions. sl.Oo;
straw, 500; sweet cora, Sl.50 per
hunarti
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26

Give the young pigs dry nest, and
the calves clean pen il you would have
them thrive ut their best. These young
things grow better under the care oi
some men than they do In other hands.
The reason is that these small yet i'm
porsant matters are attended 10.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26
Weak, irritable, Tired
.i Was No Coed Oh Earth

Or. Miles Nervine strengthens
the weak, builds up the broken
down constitution, and permanently
cures every kind of nervous disease.
"A0csst ore reGrGgo Yeas afflicted
,Sifh nervousness, SteeptessHes5.
Creeping sensation ia Dsv !eG5,
Slight t,aipitatton Of nsy heart,
EiSfrccsinD ecN( (,ts;oss Of the mind,
Gsrio;:5 ioss or lapse OF 6'ezHor-y.
Weighted Gotra srith care G,ssS
rcorrv. Z completely lost appetite
.smd (s!t 7.iv SitGiity gearing o'sf,
4 sras sreak, irritable and tired,
My ,refcht .rCs reduced 60 fCc f5s.,
", fzrt -r-a no Occd on Garth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26
Spring

OF the year since my first treatment win
Hoods Sarsaparilla and have thus Kept
myself in perfect condition. My wife mas
also taken Hoods ssrsspsrilis with equal
" good results. am 80 years old and
feel as well as when 1 was 80 years OF age
cannot say too much in praise OF Hood 8
Sarsaparilla." j. W. GERRY, Sor- oio'e
n IN YOU decide to take Hoods Sar-
sansriIls do not be induced TO buy any
other. Be sure to get
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26
wANTED.

Newspaper clippings OF al kinds. also name:
90 ~ iresses, Tor which fair prices win DC paid
'oF iau particulars enclose stamp and address
TIE GLEN
ADVERTISERS CLIPPING BUREAU,
Brysns's Pond, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26
ARnnsrnnK COUNTY .

Condition of grass fields not promis-
ing, particularly newly seeded pieces.
Il being a little early for the county 70
show 20 good advantage, the grass may
start into good growth later. Much
will depend on the WeSther during the
remainder OF MAY and the first half of
June.
The acreage OF grain will be increased
by fifty per cent Apple trees showing
TWENTY-FIVE per cent better than an aver
age, with fUll promise OF full bloom.
Plum trees Ia about average condition,
strawberries Somew hat winier-killed.
Aversgc market prices are Wheat, 81
cents; oats, 35 cents: barley, - cents
buckWheat. - cents; clover, II cents ;
herdsgrass, $50; alsike, II cents; pota-
toes q cents "A barrel; hay, sl2 65; peas,
81 o.: eggs, cents; straw, $500; corn,
G3 cents; butter, 10 cents: cheese, II
cents; PORK, cents; beans, 50 %.
But few keeping bees, these report
wintered well.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26

Feed inferior apples by all means.
They are good for cows, horses, poultry,
etc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26


A friend brought
ne Dr.. Miles book.
"New and Start
ling Facts" and
/ finally decided
to try n bottle OF
DIR. M.Li;s' Re-
oratlve Nervlne.
Before l had taken
one bottle / could
sleep as well as a
i0-yr.-old boy. Ey
appetite returned
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26
BOARD BULLETIN EoR NAY.

AUGUSTA, MAY 10, I>Jb.
The second number OF the boSrd bulle-
tin has been purposely delayed a few
DAYS in order 20 enable US TO get full ~
turns fIom the grass fields and orchards
OF the state. We are pleased 70 Sn-
nOunce that full and ample returns from
all sections indicate no material losses
from winter-killing cf grass fields, the
losses being almost entirely confined TO
newly seeded clover fields In the eastern
section Of the state. The indications ere
for an abundant fruit yield. the slmoS;
universal report being thSt trees sre
crow ded with fruit buds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26
EGGS E0R HATCHlNG

.a ca. from Barred plymouth kocS
H- .... t-- .e-i results from stock that pro
....... .--t .t- hen. fc,k 20 IS. during the
.--. Hta- .t l~'6. for - cents per setting.
.-y-- PRED a DELANO.
oxford. Maine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26
ANnRoscoaerN CoUNrY

Condition Of grass fields fully up to
sR ayersge, except some newly seeded
pieces on heavy clSyey soil, which are
reported - badly thrown out In places.
Slight increase In amount of grain sown.
Some report encouragement on account
Of foul seed Condition of fruit trees
above sn average. Promise of very full
bloom. Plum trees reported In good
condition, straw berries and other small
fruits winter killed somewhat.
The average market prizes sre : Pota-
toes. p cents; eggs, l3 cents; spples.
80 %; beans, Sl.4; hay, Sli %; oats, 80
cents; straw, So 90; garden vegetables,
! cent per pound; corn, - cents; meal.
- cents: butter. l. cents.
Very limited report 0n smount and
condition OF bees.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26
AMONG THE FARMERS.
" sFKKD rHE FLow."

Correspondence On practical agricultural topics
Il solicited Address all communications In
tended for tals department % HESRI ID. HAM
NoNp. Agricultural Editor oxford Democrat,
Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26


When II had taken fsc sfsrth bottle
Ny sreighf Increased to fs6 bs.,
The sensation, iss az y legs scas gomc;
My Hesres steadied completely;
~ ssemos.1 scas FULLY sesfored.
My brain seemed clearer fn0n crcr.
L felt as good as axy man on earth.
DIR. Miles isesforatice EcrUfNe %
a great a,aedic:ac, I 0ssssse Boss."
Augusta, Me. WALTER r BURDASK.
DR.. Miles Nervino Is sold on a positive
quart ntec that the frat bottle will benefit
Al druggists sell IL ats. bottles TOR o, or
by the DIR. Miles Medical Co. Ekhart Ind.
DR.. Miles Nervine
Restores Health
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26
Il MNARY

Increase ia acreage Of grain noted In
nearly every county. Fruit trees prom
ise sn abundant Yield, while strawber-
ries, and in some localities, other small
fruits, appear TO have winter-killed con-
siderSbly.
A. We review the prices given for last
NAY, We find some changes. We tiud
hay aud straw are from three 20 five dol
lars per ton higher than last May. Near
In sll other articles are lower. Most ot
the grain, raised in Maine, notably bar
ley. are higher than last year, while
most OF those purchased from the West
are lower. We believe the lesson TO be-
learned from these l. 10 put all the skill
possible into our products, and that our
Watchword should 5e not how much We
can produce, bur how hle an article,
aud az bow low cost. 90 our own
farm last year We reduced the cost OF
potatoes, tive cents per hRshel, by using
a riding cultiyAtor aud q Leggett powder
gun.
ROOTS COrrOS STEp MEAL.
We have frequently noticed lately,
that complaints are msde OF Inferior cot
ton seed meal being obtained in our
markets.
The Massachusetts and Connecticut
Experiment stations have been making
analyses of the meal found in the mar
kets ia their respective states and are
warning their farmers against the
spurious article.
will De well for MSine farmers TO
have a care. and inspect samples fully,
before purchasing To be trst class,
cotton seed meal should be OF clean,
clear. bright yellow color, free from
black spots. finely ground, aud be pleas
ant 20 the smell and taste.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-26

The eyes of the Reu Joshua Sims danced.
corncob pipe for tthe preacher and
shaved him tobacco from plug, and
Tempy brought a coal Of fire in the hol-
low OF her hand from the kitchen. The
itinerant held forth for an hour upon
many subjects, but never to more at
tentive and appreciative audience. When
at last they lay down to sleep Toms
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-06-25
Novel Thing in Cycles.

Over in London they have q new
cycle-whether to give it the prefix
uni or bi has not yet been determined
which is altogether different from
the models seen IN this country. In
stead of being on the wheel the rider
is inside. AS shown in the picture,
there are two wheels, one insi de the
other. The inner wheel maintains a
stationary position, which is necessary
because it has fastened toit the riders
seat. Around it revolves the outer
wheel, with which it has three points
of contact, three grooved wheels, that
form runway. The power is obtained
by the simple action of spring at
tached to the treadles, and it is prom
ised that great speed will be made
when the wheel is properly used.