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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
A HORSE IN IhE NAVY.


Several wears ago board OF nava
officers was ordered by the commandanl
OF one of our naval stations TO hold 4
survey on one OF the horses belonging "a
the station. The board met, examined
the horse, found that he was suffering
from 1.-The scratches" and "stringhalt,
and was generally run down. An ex'
animation of the navy regulations show
ed that only certain recommendations
could be made by the board, a. follows
40 be turned into store for use, "Tc
be retained In or for use. '"Sold, '"l sed
for scrap metal" ITO be Issued for any
other purpose," ITO be thrown on the
dump" ITO be transferred 10 some other
station" "To be- used for repairs for
some other article" or TO be exten-
sIvely repaired" Since II was the
unanimous opinion OF the board that he
ought TO be treated by veterinary sur
geon, II was recommended, In conformity
with the regulations, THAT he be ex'
tensively repaired
This was three or four years ago, and
he was extensively repaired" by n
veterinary surgeon, but evidently the
repairs were not lasting, "a the sequel
will show.
Recently there came a recommends
ton from the present commandant that
the horse be shot. as he was old and
worthless, and that IL would be kind
ness TO put him out OF his misery.
In the same mail came requisition
from the same commandant asking for
authority TO buy 10 tons Of Al, first
class fertilizer.
II was then that the navy department
indorsed on requisition, why not use
the horse TO produce the fertilizer
The commandant promptly returned
the paper with the Endorsement, "Since
the horse l. not an Al ilrst-class horse.
being old and decrepit, he is Incapable
OF filling the bill"
And here the matter stands Tor the
observation-disclosures Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
A DECORATIVE DISTINCTION

A woman with new dress Is less al
object of interest To herself than maj
Who, after reaching maturity, succumb
to the bicycle wave which is sweepin!
the world. He was standing up IN tn
middle OF the room. while his wife criti
cised his attire. Season after season sh'
had had new dresses made and he be
slowed on them no further attention thar
To comment that they were very pretty
and perhaps to add a word or two about
the expense. But, TO return good FOL
evil. she WAS crit C sing In Ceail an(
giving him suggestions.
That's very pretty" she said.
You mean that golf stocking:'
"No. don't mean the whole stocking
just part Of it,
(which part?' he demanded.
"why-I suppose ii must have name
It's the part you turn over. you know
What do you call it,
at isn't anything that | know OF but
just stocking" .
1T must have some name, | know.
she exclaimed. 1T all depends on which
way you look at it. II you regard ii as
the top of your stocking it's frieze, and
If YOU consider it as the bottom Of your
knickerbockers, it's dado."-Detroit
Free Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
Many and various are the uses Of salt

Many and various are the uses Of salt
either for increasing or altering favors,
or for medicinal purposes, etc. For In
stance, salt added to cooked fruit, es-
pecially in pies, brings out the flavor OF
the fruit; little salt added to bread and
milk, and other milky diets, renders
them far more easy of digestion; warm
salt and water, inhaled through the
nostrils will cure cold in the head ;
and An occasional pinch of salt gives
great relief when the throat Is inflamed,
and checks il it does not cure a cough.
A glass of warm or cold salt water the
first thing in the morning has an excel
lent effect on the health, and eyes that
are tired, or weak, may be bathed In
tepid salt water.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
The sABY-WhAT is IT,

\ troublesome compendium OF great
possibilities.
The only precious possession that
never excltes envy.
A bold asser,er OF the rights OF free
speech.
A thing everybody thinks there Is a
great deal too much fuss about, unless II
is their own.
\ thing we are expected 10 kiss, and
look - IL we enjoyed IL.
The one thing needed 10 make Il home
happy.
There is only one perfect specimen OF
a baby In existence, and every mother Is
the happy possessor Of ii.
The most extensive employer OF fe-
male labor.
The pulp from which the leaves of life's
| took are made.
A paddock on the chain of love.
\ soft bundle of love and trouble
which We cannot do without.
The morning caller, MONDAY crawler,
midnight brawler.
The magic spell by which the gods
transform house into home.
4 diminutiye specimen OF perverse
humanity that could scarcely be en-
dured II he belonged TO some one else,
but, being our own, Is neyer-failing
treasury Of delight.
4 mite of humanity that will cry no
harder il pin is stuck into him than he
will IL the cat won, let him pull her tail.
4 crying evil you only sggravate by
putting down.
The latest edition of humanity, OF
which every couple think they possess
the finest copy.
A native OF all countries, who speaks
the language OF none.
The sweetest thing God ever made and
forgot 10 put wings to.
That which increases the mother :
toll, decreases the fathers cash, and
serves as an alarm clock TO the neigh
bors.
\ pleasure TO two, nuisance to every
other body else and necessity TO the
world.
An ipba hit.nf ~ | anlaui
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
Appropriate Notices.

Here are few appropriate mottoes ii
will be well for you never To overlook, and
you can quote them in Solomonesque
hammer 10 your frinds:
For opticians-Mind your eye.
For old maids-Narry, come up.
For late biris-The early bird gets the
strong tea
For hairdrcs>ers-Two heads are better
than one
For chcese;nongcrs-High and mighty.
For unsuccessful poctS-Hard lines
For cabncn-Hire and hin,
For the inmates Of Besilam-Out of
sight, out II mind
For betting mcn-Where's the odds.
For millers-None ~ dusty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28

NO. k1Hs-EoAEbo<sG S~~s@
Early In July. seventeen hundred and seventy
ave.
Who took the command,
AT Cambridge. Of "a poorly armed and IN
trained"
But patriotic eAndf
Aha, "prcsident" ON the Fourth OF July, sew
cn,ocn hundred and seventy-six.
Signed paper which placed The king OF Eng
land In an unexpected MT
From the historic Fourth. how many years
Br.or. this loyal country was In tears
For two men OF patriotic mold,
sincere and wise. eloquent and boldf
Each had been n vice-cach president;
Each NJ foreign courts had been resident;
Roth ON the committee 10 draft the ptciara'
tiun.
Roth rpourned the same day by an awcstrick'
On nation
Wha, president ON July Fourth, In thirty'one,
B.held for the last time the rising OF the sum
Prom battlefield. where thousands and thou
sands did meet
And thousands remained for aye,
On July Fourth Ne behold mournful retrea'
OF sad hearts wearing 'thc gray
On July Fourth what city made surrender
In spite OF the efforts Of her brave defender
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28

Thcry's nut that's a kind ~ boI or trunk
4 nut tha; Is drank !pS. ike i,uL
A nat that l. spread ufoR biscuits or bread
And a nut that J. found by the s,,a.
\ nut Of-,u u~,.l fur q boundary line
And "A re; that j. dug from the ground.
Bat the v,Ty h,>t nut % ihcm all. am surc.
i n, nat ,u The frying an found.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
No t,9.-A Link Pursis.
0dDGdnU1NlQQQD

had five bits of chain, three links In
each Tom Smith hargaincd 10 join them
a, the rate " 5 ccnts for each welding
1t will cost you 20 cents, said Tom
Nay" said I: lit Is but Is -
said Tom. If you can show me how e
Join the five pieces with bat thre weld
ines. will do IL for naughs"
- he did 1t for nothing Here II Is, but
how did he do IL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
a SIRE CIIRE

Lady Visitor Cat Office of eminent ply
sician) II have called, doctor, to ask i
there is any cure for sleep-walking.
have had the habit for years, and lately
1t has become worse
DIR. Highprice.-''It can be cured
madam. Take this prescription, and
have it filled at Code, Steele 4 Co.'S
Isolde. Steele & Co.'S? Why, that Ii
not drug store. 1t Is hardware firm
"Yes, madam. The prescription calls
for paper Of tacks. Dose, two table
spoonfuls scattered about the floor be-
fore retiriug."- New York Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
No. fSS. MetAxrAlna.

am an animal; change my head, and
am not thin; again, and | ann an article 81
clothing. again, and | am vessel
am STRAIN, change my head. and l
AIN part IL bird; again and | am medi
zine, again, and | am tn take away life.
am an element; change my head. and
I ann a deer, again, and am 10 discover
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
TO OFFER A REWARD OF $40

TO OFFER A REWARD OF slOt
for case of catarrh that cannot bt
cured, creates the suspicion that the ar,
ticle so advestised is humbug. Do you
know of any such reward being paid
Ely Brothers do not promise rewards In
order TO sell their well-known "Cream
Balm" They offer the most effective
medicants, prepared in convenient form
to use. and at the lowest possible price,
80 cents per bottle. An honest and
effective remedy, which is absolutely
free from mercurials or other harmful
drugs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
Key to the Puxxler.

No. 72-Curtailment Yeasty. yeast
yeas, yea, We, Y.
No. l53.-Riddle: Ignis fatuus. Will o
this wisI, or Jack o. lantern.
No. l74.-Word Changes Level.
No. l75.-Illustrated Central Acrostic
Ciive-l. Yacht. 2. Pilot. 3. Sn-l-pe
L. Raven. 5. Sh-Ell
No. l76.-Progr-ssive Enigma; B, be
bed. bede, bedew.
No. l77-Hidden Boys: Percival, David
Owen, Henry, Patrick. Otto, Lionel, OH
yer, Anthony. Ralph.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28

Ny Hrs, j. in eat, bat not In dog:
Ny second l. Ia pig. but not In hog;
My third i IN sirl. but not IN boy;
Ny fourth J. In nous, but not in toy:
My fifth = In rage. but not not IN calm
NJ ~ hole l. al animal that does some harm
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
ALL RECOMMEND IT.

Ask your physician, your druggist
and your friends about Shiloh's Cure for
Consumption. They will recommend it.
Sold by F. A. Shurtleff, South Paris.
FOR DYSPEPSIA
and liver complaint you have print
ed guarantee on every bottle Of Shiloh's
Vitalizer. IL never fails to cure. Sold
by +. A. Shurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
No. ls3.-syncopAtionS
No. lSA.-Riddlc-me-

Syncorate Addison, Burns, Cary, Dick.
ems aad EggleSton and have the name OF
the author OF " The American Flag"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28

.sThe Blinkens seem to have htppy
home" Yes, they always manage to
have their private quarrels in other peo-
nlp,s hOnspa -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
CATARRH CIrRED,

health and sweet breath secured, by
Shiloh's' Catsrrh Remedy. Price 81
cents. Nasal Injector free. Sold by +
A. Shurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
No. iss Numerical Enigma

A bcautiul i1,cn In the south Of Europe
3. :, =, - SIycry C>h
:. I. :. . =. "a basket
2. 3, I, .. learning.
|, 3. {, = B, strength
&. .. {. : a roadstcid In the Thames
:. =. .. /, "a term uscSl in music.
/. I. .. : uuruund
4, 5, ;, :. found in your worSbox, a
dance
:. 5, q, ;, the s->-d ~ trS.
Z, 4. 8. 3, =, :, o.Ge 81 mixed race.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28

Obvious Expedient: IF the truth gets
out, il will be fatal to the Senator's po-
litical prospects" "Then why don't he
have an Investigating committee APP
pointed to look into the matter:'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28

s'There Is one queer thing about all
these men who get nominated for high
political Offices" "What Is it!' "1hey
are always so happily married"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
pARkER.s GINGER TONIC
PARKER'S
.AlR RAlSAM
NOTICE.

The son. resident owners of the following
tracts Jf land or real estate In the town Of Stone
ham, lnkhe COUNTY OF oxford. are notiled thai
the saint arc taxed In the tax list committed Il
the sub criber, the collector of taxes for the sad
town o1Stoneham, for the years ls4 ana $50
that theItaxes assessed on the same remain un
paid, thlt nine months from the dates Of the As
-essme.sis has expired.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
JAIME.


Notic. 81 Assignee ofhi- appointment
At Fryeburg. IN the County pf uNt.. a.. So
81 Maine. the g1th lay 81 juno 4 I'D 49,
The undersigned hereby give r.'.r ~ '
appointment a. Assignee % the lu-... .-, ,-iit
81 rERIEl :. BROWN % Bros ~ tf
County ~ DNtprl, ln-olyrut bc.t.r F.. a'
been declared ln-oIycnt upon ni- petition
the Court u Insolvency for -ai ..i.
ONfOri.
GEO q sHlELt1. A--'.lo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28

From 10 l, rqnirss, from IL .. y
measure ~ weight. fr'm 8 - .. To judg''
NJ AT random: from t. /. flies hloft; from
5 to !. arranr-s In a mctho,lical manner.
from t. O. an oriental bcggins monk,
from 6 tn /. tears asundcr, frun L. q. e.
silence hy r,tort, from : 10 :, drsidS:
from : 20 i heavenly babies; from tn ;,
certain precious stones, from . - "a Il
musical drama, from 10 % !, a collcction
~ maps in volume; ir,m II to 10. an
agrSuhle odnr frum Il L. -, "a change IN
some N>pNt. from Il - !. small stn'ainS;
from Il L. Is, - relate, from Is Ia :, Ia
matuN,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28

"My," said the freckled boarder, who
came late to breakfast, 81 wish l had my
wheel kit here; I'D pump up these
mullins"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
HOMEMAKERY COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest 20 the hsice
IL solicited. Address: Editor HoxEMAKKks'
COLUMN. Oxford Democrat Paris. Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28

The residence 90 the late VIM. Il. Howe In
south Paris Village must Der sold at once % close
the Estate. IL d centrally located AMI ia iinc
tate of repair, aud will be sold az bargain
For particulars apply 90 MRS. 4. J.. HOW B..
or GEO. \. WILSON
so Paris. June -. I,..;
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
KARLs CLOyER ROOT TEA

Is sure cure for Headache and nerv
Gus diseases. Nothing relieves so quick
". Sold by +. A. Shurtleff, South Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
1T SAVES LIVES EVERY DAY.

Thousands Of cases of Consumption,
Asthma, Coughs, Colds and Group are
cured every day by Shiloh's Cure. Sold
by F. A. Shurtleff, South Paris.
A FACT WORTH KNOWING.
Consumption, La Grippe, Pneumonia,
and all Throat and Lung diseases are
cured BY Shiloh's Cure. Sold BY +. A.
Shurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
TUE Ills OF WOMEN

Constipation causes more than half the
ills OF women. Karl's Clover Root Tea
Is pleasant cure for constipation. Sold
by r. A. Shurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
A NATURAL BEAUTIFIER.

Karl's Clover Root Tea puriies the
blood and gives clear and beautiful
complexion. Sold by +. A. Shurtlef,
South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28

Beecham's pills for constt-
patton Io' and 25'. Get the
book at your druggist and
go by it.
A,ot.f - =. .ro.,-. ,I .., q ~ ~ hat.s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
A HEALTH
BUILDER

TN constructing a building
! you must begin at the
foundation. 1t is so with the
al. F." Atwood's Bitters.
They make stomach and di-
gestion right, and thus furnish
good material with which to
build. You will have a good
strong body in which to dwell
if you use al. F."
Sc. q bottle. Avoid limitations.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28

And IL ho person shall appear to discharge
said tax Do or before the twenty ninth day Of
August mkt, at ten O'Clock In the forenoon,
shall proseed to sell ut the school house In Dist
No. one ~ said town Of Stoneham, by public
auction al the highest bidder 80 much OF said re-
spective tacts or parcels of real estate or land
as shall b sufficient TO discharge said taxes and
all necessary charges
Stonehftn. July ], 1855.
E. BARTLETT,
C0llechf Of taxes for said Town Of StouehAin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-28
"77" for GRIP.

Sold BY Drurrists sent prepaid receipt Of price,
&c. ors for es, may be sssorsd except Nos D. . and
81, pot mp In o. % sze only.
Dn Huxsmsrrs MANUAL Enisrzea Revised, xsnrDvazR
HuHPHREys' HgD. CO., III q iis villa. 81, xsvTsrk.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-05-01

Plymouth Rocks, Toulouse Geese and
Sco'ch Collies for sale. b. p. Rock and Il.
Geese eggs after March 18th.
j. A. ARMSTRONG, Owosso.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-05-01
What Ia japan to Do?

The danger for Japan is serious and
will, we doubt not, lead to modifica-
lions of policy which will be watched
everywhere in Europe with the keen
curiosity of self-interest. 1t Is almost
certain that Russia intends to succeed
and supersede Japan in influence at
Pekin, as well as in the possession of
the Liau-Tung peninsula and 1t follows
of necessity that she must object to
Japanese supremacy in Corea. In other
words, Russia will try to deprive japan
of all she gained in the recent war ex-
cept Formosa and her indemnity.
What, then, will be the japanese poll
ey? She has, as usual, three courses
open to her. First, to retire, expend
her indemnity on her fleet and bide her
time for an attack on Russia-her time
being any Russian complication in the
West; or, second, to fight Russia now
before she is ready, and, II possible,
Jake eastern Siberia from her; or, third,
10 change the route of her ambition and
sndeavor to acquire the vast island do
minions which stretch before her to tho
southwark as far as Australia, and
which are all, except Borneo, at pres
emit weakly held by powers unequal to
contest with her at sea.-Spectator.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-05-01

Westward No. II has Parlor Car to Cd Rap
ids, Extra charge 25 cents. No. is has Par
Tor Buffet Car, Detroit Ia Grand Rapids No II
has Pullman Sleeper, Detroit to Chicago No.
81 has Wagner Sleeper to CD Rapids, daily.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-05-01

Lie without ner was not worth
living"
tasks that might have proved a whole
some remedy for her unsatisfied craV-
ings, for homely occupations are per-
formed sometimes by those who dream
lofty dreams and think noble Thoughts
all the better for the clatter of the
broom and dustpan, and the energetic
plying of industrious fingers But there
was nothing for her to do. These rich
women are sometimes really more to
be pitied than their poorer sisters. At
ter all, all stations in life have their
compensations, and no one of them,
however richly environed, is perfectly
happy. The exterior may be fair
enough, but the skeleton is lurking
about somewhere TO mar its peace
and beauty.
They had been poor for the first year
or two. She used to think of those old
days and wish, with passionate longing,
that they were poor again. Her hands
were not then, as now, sparkling with
rings, and her gowns were not rich
silken ones. Her plain wedding band
was all the jewelry she wore, and she
had made her dresses herself All! that
had been happy time. He had not
been too busy or preoccupied then to
talk with her, and the little breakfasts
she prepared with her own hands we're
eaten merrily together, seasoned with
much love, and feeling of comrade-
ship that made the whole day sweet.
But everything that Robert Allison
touched turned to gold, and in the pur-
suit of money-making his wife and his
home became, as years wore on, very
minor part of his life. He had pride,
Of course, In her beauty, but he had
come to regard her as more portion of
his household than as a warm, living,
feeling woman. It never occurred to
him that he might brighten her lonely
life. He thought she ought to be per-
fectly happy. So evening after even
ing found her always alone. What II
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-05-01
A Great Truth.
How ID Has Spread Ina Michigan-liusIxe.
gOn Falls in Line.

How ID Has Spread in Michigan-nuslxes
gon Falls In Line.
The trumpet notes Of "The Little Con-
queror" have sounded far and near in the
triumphal march through Michigan. From
the crowded city to the hamlet the echo is
resounding, bringing words of hope and
good cheer to thousands of sufferers. Pub
lac endorsement is its strength, and that is
why success follows each advancing step.
People are beginning to understand that
there is nc proof like home proof Muske-
gon has produced several such cases as that
of Mrs. Chas. Sleygh, and they like to read
and know about them, for it means comfort
TO all. Mrs. Sleygh is citizen of Muskegon
and resides at No. 260 Lake st. She says:
81 could not speak words of praise that
would be strong enough to tell what feel
for Doan's Kidney Pills My trouble
seemed to be the result of severe attack of
the grip which had about four years ago,
and it developed into genuine kidney
affection. During these years l have suf-
fered everything. AT times the misery has
made me wish i were dead. My back was
in terrible condition. had spells of such
severity that the pain would force me to walk
bent over for whole week. / could not
stand up straight. The flesh on my back
over the kidneys was sore 10 the touch,
the bladder became affected as well, and
have suffered with it more than tongue can
tell. The urine was scanty, and at times
would not come at all. There was much
inflammation, causing fever and an intense
burning and singing feeling. was feeling
badly when / commenced taking Doans
Kidney Pills, which 1 procured at Brun-
dage's drug store. They have done great
things for me. now feel like another per
son. My terrible backache is better, the
urine comes naturally, and my strength and
nervous system are greatly improved. ! shall
continue taking Doan's Kidney Pills for
some time yet. You can use my endorse
ment of them; am glad to give it."
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all dealers
price so cents. Mailed by Foster-Milburn
Co, Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for u. S. Re
member the name, DOan'S, and take no other