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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29

A-"well, and how did you sleep last
nights Did you follow my advice and
begin countingT B-"Yes! / counted
up to 1900" A-"And then you fell
asleep?" B-"No; then 1t was time to
get up."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29
BUXTON, May IA, 1897.

BUXTON, May Ii, 1897.
l had trouble with my stomach and l
began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla. /
soon improved. My stomach does not
trouble me now and | have a good appe-
lite. F. l.. PORTER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29

One swallow does not make sum-
mer," remarked the observer of men and
things, shut 1t sometimes makes sea-
serpent, and that's good start"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29

No. 12s. - Illustrated Refuses: I. A
mall leak will sink great ship. 2. The
kevitable consequence Of sin is suffering.
No l29-Poetical Pi:
They grew in beauty side by side.
They filed one home with glee.
Their graves are severed far and wide
By mount and stream and sea-
The same fond mother bent Mt night
Ger each fair, sleeping brow.
n lad each folded flower IN sight
Where are those dreamers nowf
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29

Edith-"Do you have much difficulty
10 talking Germsn?' Bertha-"Oh,
dear, no; it's 60 much like gargling you
can hardly tell the difference"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29
For SALE

offer for sale my stand on fremont Street.
Paris Hill, consisting Of house. ell and stable
fifseen or eighteen good fruft trees; GOOD veil
Of water with pump In the house. Buildings N
WI. a. BAIROws,
South pnxls, 1aano.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29

Each Of the five small pictures may be
sscribcd by n single word. When these
words have been rightly guessed and placed
one below another I'm the order In which
they are numbered the initiai letters will
sell the name Of n distinguished Ameri-
u.n.-St Nicholas
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29

Mrs. Church: ibid you ever catch
your husband firting?" Mrs. Gotham: :
isThat,s the way did catch him."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29
No. 133.-ChArAsie.

In my FIRST sweet Peggy rode.
Like my WHOLE her fair cheek glowed
Al her feet my heart I'd cast,
II she'd only Ia my LAST.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29
FOR DYSPEPSIA

FOR DYSPEPSIA
and liver complaint You have . print
ed guarantee on every bottle OF Shii0n's
vitslizer. Il never fails to cure. Sold
by r. A. Shurtle6, South Paris.
CATARRH CURED,
health and sweet breath secured, By
Shiloh's- Catarrh Remedy. Price %
cents. Nasal Injector free. Sold By y.
A. Shurtleff, soath Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29
Nh l3a.-AuaRrAm.

Some things are wondrous strange.
This we must all agree.
"A MINUTE Ill" throws light upon
A thing once hard To see.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29
The Nine Louse., Words.

The Nine Longest Worda.
Below are what The Student says are tho
line longest words in the English language
,t the present writing:
Subconstitutionalist.
lncomprehensibility.
Philoprogenitiyenesa
Honoriilcibilitudinity.
acknowledgements.
Observation-Disclosures.
Velocipcdestrianistic
Transsubsta ntiationablenesA
Observation-Disclosures
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29
LEWIS II. BIsBEE.


The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator of the
estate of
ISAAC 4. RICHARDSON, late OF RuTford,
In the County Of oxford, deceased. ami given
bonds as the law directs- All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased are
desired - present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested 20 make pay
ment Immediately.
CHARLES 5. RICHARDSON.
June l5th, lsg7. GEO. a. WILSON. Ag't.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed Administrator of the estate
of AMOSA. GROVER, late Of Norway,
In the County of oxford, deceased, and given
bonds rs the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired 20 present the same for settlement. and
all indebted thereto are requested 70 make pay
ment Immediately.
June 18th, lsy-. FRED o. GROVER
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29

The annual meeting Of the Market Square
Building Association for the election Of ofhcere
for the ensuing year wsll be held AZ the once Of
the Treasurer In Billings Block, south Paris, on
Tueoday July 9Th, at one O'Clock p. NJ.
GEORGE n. ATWOOD. Treasurer.
south PNris, Me-, Juns Is, 1857.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29
Tn the Honorable County Commissioners for the

To the Honorable County Commissioners for the
County OF oxford
The undersigned most respectfully represent
that common convenience and necessity require
certain new locations, alterations, discontin-
uapces and gradings In the highway as now
Travelled between Thomas Hotel, In Andover
village In the County Of Oxford. via Andover
West Surplus, Andoyer North Surplus TO the
Post ONCE In the town Of Upton, viz. commenc-
ing at Thomas Hotel In the town Of Andoyer;
thence by the main Travelled highway. n now
Travelled, near the West branch Of Ellis river, so
called 20 point on said highway nj or near the
dwelling house of Richard Morton, In Andover
North surplus, and leaving said highway at or
near said Morton's house, and thence by the
most feasible route In westerly direction
through Dunn's Notch, so called. In Andover
North Surplus. and through portion Of the
town Of Grafton to point In the town OF Grafton
nj OF near the farm dwelling house OF r. J..
Brown on the highway leading from the town OF
Newry to Upton; thence by said Newry and Up:
ton highway, through the towns of Grafton and
Upton, 10 the Post Office In said Upton. all In said
County Of oxford.
WHEREFORE, Your petitioners pray that after
due notice Your Honors will view the premises,
hear all parties interested. and make such alter
ations, new locations, discontinuances and
gradings between the above described points In
the above described route as common con-
venlcnce and necessity may require.
Dated this 18th day Of April, A. ID. lsT.
X. l.. MELCHER ct ais.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate OF
OLIVER ROBBINS. late Of Woodstock,
In the County Of oxford. deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired 70 present the same for settlement. and
all indebted thereto are requested 20 make pay
ment Immediately.
June 18th, lSy7. LEWIS III. BlSBEE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator Of the estate
ofGEORGE W. ABBOTT. late OF Fryebury
In the County Of oxford, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands agains; the estate OF said deceased are
desired TO present the same for settlement, and
al indebted thereto are requested 20 make pay
ment Immediately.
June 18th, lSys. JOHN II. MASON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29

A FACT WORTH KNOWING.
Consumption, La Grippe, Pneumonia,
and all Throat and Lung diseases are
cured by Shiloh's Cure. Sold by F. A.
Shurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29

A Choice Of Evils.-"Why do you buy
your daughter new wheel every Year,"
at keeps her from wanting to paint vel
vet lambrequins for the drawing-room
mantels.r
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29
KARL'S CLOVER ROOT TEA

KARL'S CLOVER ROOT TEA
IL sure cure for Headache and nerv-
Gus diseases. Nothing relieves 80 quick
". Sold by r. A. 6hurtled, South Paris.
IT SAVES LIVES EVERY DAY.
Thousands Of cases Of Consumption,
Asthma, Coughs, Colds and Group are
cared every day By 6hiloh's Cure. Sold
By 7. A. Shurtlshs South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29

To the Honorable Railroad Commissioners OF the
State OF Maine:
The undersigned. municipal officers OF the
town Of Paris. In the County OF oxford. respect
fully represent that town way has been legally
laid out In said town a. follows beginning ut
the highway In Market Square. between the
store OF W. A. Frothingham and the Dwelling
House OF Mrs. Geo. Ham In South Paris Village,
thence South twenty four degrees West, one
hundred and nineteen rods thence North seven
ty six and one half degrees West. thirty one rods
and eleven links, thence In the same course six
rods across the land, location and right OF way
OF the Grand Trunk Railway Company. thence
In the same course ak rods and twelve links 10
the highway near A. NJ Yates house. the
location J. over land OF y y. Briggs and the line
described In the center Of the way.
They therefore request you TO give notice ana
hearing and determine whether the way aforc
.aii shall be permitted to cross said track OF the
Grand Trunk Railway Company at grade there
with or not and the manner and condition OF eros
sing the same, and bowthe expense OF building 80
much Of said way rs Is within the limits OF said
railway shall be borne
Dated at Paris this 9Th day OF May. lsgi.
II. ID. HAMMOND, Municipal
VS.. sTARBIRD, OF Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29
II. ID. HAMMOND, Municipal
W. s. sTARBIRD, of Paris

On THE FoREGoisG PETITION. ORDERED:
That the petitioner cause 10 nc published true
copy OF said petition. and this order OF notice
thereon. In two Issues In the Oxford Democrat,
weekly newspaper published at Paris In the
county OF oxford. the first publication In said
paper 10 be 1t least ten days before Wednesday,
the ,th day Of July, A. ID. lsg', on which day
the Board OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS VIII be
In session ut the ONCE In Augusta. at ten O'Clock
In the forenoon for the purposes indicated IN
said petition. Said petitioner shall serve a copy
OF the foregoing petition and order upon the
Grand Trunk Railway Corporation ten days Mt
least before the day OF hearing
For the Board OF
CUlfRNAS, OF Maine.
Dated this second day Of June. A. ID. lss..
true copy, attest -
&c HARRINGTON, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29
JOSEPHINE THOMEs.
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator with the
viii annexed OF the estate OF
MARY A. BROWN. late of He ron.
In the County OF oxford, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs All persons having
demapds against the estate OF said deceased are
desired 20 present the same for settlement. and
al indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately.
june 18Th, lsg1. AURAMUS VI. fOGG.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29

BROOKLYN, n. Y, Dec. 10, 1896.
Messrs. Ely Bros II have used Ely's
Cream Balm number of years and find
Il works like charm. 1t has cured me
OF the most obstinate case Of cold In the
head In less than As hours from the time
felt the cold coming on. l would not
be without it. Respectfully you're,
FRED'K FRIES.
2S3 Hart Street.
Cream Balm Is kept by all druggists.
Full size 80 cents. Trial size 10 cents.
We mail 1t.
ELY Bros, Sc Warren St., N. Y. City.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she has
been duly appointed administratrix with the will
annexed OF the estate Of
JESSE II. RUSSELL, late Of Oxford.
In the County of oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
al indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
June 18th, lsg7. ELLEN RUSSELL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Coersspondsncs On topics Of interest 10 The lsdiee
q solicited. address: Editor HonxnAKK1o'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29

Hoods PHI are the only pills to take
with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29
A NATURAL BEAUTIFIER.

Karl's Clover Root Tea purifles the
blood and gives Q clear and beautiful
complexion. Sold by r. A. Shurtlef,
South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29
ALI, RECOMMEND 1T.

Ask your physician, your druggist
and your friends about Shiloh's Cure for
Consumption. They will recommend It.
Sold by r. A. Shurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29

For III effects OF er-eating-BEEcHAN's
PILLS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29

Peculiar Poetry.
Mamma Mr.. preserves one day.
~ 5 en-" her little boy said.
"Y Peter" said mamma, what AZ
And then she So. Peter ~ led.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29
THE ILLS OF WOMEN.

Constipation causes more than half the
ills Of women. Karl's Clover Root Tea
il pleasant cure for con stipation. Sold
by +. A. Shurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-29

NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she has
been duly appointed executrx Of the estate Of
HEPSEBETH c. COLE. late OF BIckdeld.
IN the County OF Oxfort, deceased. and given
bonds the Law directs. AL persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased are
desired 70 present the same for settlement, and
al indebted thereto are requested 70 make pay
ment Immediately.
June 18th. lsS7. JOSEPHINE THOMES.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-09
i pHaNGE.

It was announced Wednesday that the President had decided to test the Senate by asking for the appointment Of currency commission. Yesterday it was announced that he had decided not to make the test just now, and it was also said that he might not make it soon. This change in the programme was brought about by the advice of Republican leaders who told the Presi- dent that the sentiment in congress is such that message concerning cur rency reform just now would be likely to arouse feeling and delay action on the tariff bill.
 Probably this means that nothing will be done about the currency until next December. One of the senators is reported as saying that by that time the new tariff will have made such a change in affairs that the currency question will not seem as pressing as it does now. Time will tell We shall be lucky if it tells a good story
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-09
NOT OTERIHf RK I'D.
be done

Are children overworked in the pub lie schools? We'll, they think they are. and some "educators" think they are. But the dear teachers of most children know they are not These dear teach CTS will be glad to know that their knowledge has scientific backing. pr. A. H. Campbell Of the Normal School of New Hampshire, after much inves- tigation in this country and some in Germany, supports them. In this coun- try he made inquiries of teachers, phy- sieians and students in all the larger towns and cities, and received thou sands of answers. Among educated people the opinion was almost unani- nous that the children are not over worked A small per cent. of physi- clans thought otherwise, but many of these opinions showed that the break ing down in individual cases was much due to outside efforts. In a large pro portion of these cases the cause is wor- ", especially where promotion depends on examinations alone. Other causes. in Dr. Campbelrs opinion. are outside
 attractions. or detractions. such as dress, parties. church festivals, etc. Given proper sanitary surroundings, well-directed physical culture, good teachers and healthy children whose
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-09

silk had brown satin collar and was held by a narrow brown leather belt. These colors were repeated in the trim ming of the beige sailor hat, and the whole outfit was in harmony-its sep arate parts with each other, and the whole with that philosophlc calm that should be ours even when the ther- mometer is 90 degrees in the shade.
 The summer girl who wants to be comfortable and insists on being pie turesque at the same time is wearing a red flannel shirt waist very much like the red shirts the fire laddies used to wear. It Is brilliant in color, made loose and easy all around and has no darts. It buttons under fiat pleat down the front, and is finished at the waist with solid band equipped with buttons to fasten on to the band of the skirt. The sleeves are loose from the big easy arm hole to the rather deep and loose band at the wrist A turn down collar finishes the neck, and string tie is worn. A pocket is set fashion at one side in front, and is big enough to hold handkerchief or so. You simply cannot be uncomforta- ble in such garment, and it can be worn over a corset waist or over regu- lar corsets and looks just the same with one as with the other.
 The advantage Is obvious. The av- craze dressmaker simply will not make a shirt waist that fits as 1t should, but in all large cities there are makers who turn out gymnasium suits. The usual "Gmy" bodice Is after the pattern de- scribed. Boomers are added to com plete the Gym" suit, and lots of sum- mer girls wear the bloomers under their skirts. If you want comfort, free dom and security from exposure to cold or embarrassment, try this way of dressing for the outing.
 FIORETTE
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-09
COLD.
FLoRETTE.

A close friend is one who will not lend you any money, and a dear friend is one who borrows all you will give him.-Columbus (Ohio) State Journal.
 T can tell you something that will curdle your blood in your veins and freeze your very marrow" Good! Let's have it, quick. k.'-Chicago Record.
 Mrs. Yeast-"I sec a. Persian carpet has been in use for 200 years in the shah's palace at Teheran'' MT. Yeast T wonder If anybody can beat it."-- Yonkers Statesman.
 Mir. de Gotham-"Say, hear that l2 inches don't make a foot in Chicago. Miss Porkpack-"Thats SO, and neither do three feet make front yard, like in New York "--New York World
 Papa" said Sammy snaggs, as he paused. pencil in hand. how can you make a Greek cross?" Mention the concert of Europe to him." replied MT. Snaggs.- s.--Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegra
 New servant-'I found this coin upon your desk, sir" Master-"Pm glad you are honest. I put 1t there purpose ly to test your honesty" New servant That's what I thought. -Fliegende Blaetter.
 Flow many boys has MT. Bliggens?" We'll replied the man who is noth- ing, if not truthful, T haven't heard rom him recently. But up to the Fourth of July he had three Wash ington Star,
 Miss Curlpaper Cto young reporter)- What do you say when you interview those dreadful criminals? Young Re- porter-I usually tell them that a two column confession is good for the soul Brooklyn Life
 Mrs. Nucash-I must get one of those sickle fans, like Mrs. Beeswinger's.
 MT. Nucash-Sickle fans?
 Yes; that's what she called it. heard her say to Clara Uptodate that it was real fan de sickle. and she was flaming herself at the time. ."-CJeyelsn nd Plain Dealer.
 Diogenes was on foot, with a bicycle lantern.
 Why do you carry that lantern?', in quired the king.
 T am looking for the best wheel on the market" quoth Diogenes. "and m to the present date each man I have met has recommended a different one l-Washington Capitol.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-09

'Femme Revant" as Lost In Fought" but later on repents him, and makes another shot at 1t by turning M. Ere toms I'attentlon delicate" into Thoughtful attentions"
 M. Burgess In "Vers rinconnu" has painted charmingly poetical picture; but what the translator intends to con- vey by ''Saetlng the secret future" Is beyond me to think. In several other Instances he has, no doubt, finding tho English language not up to his require ments, invented words of his own, as in his rendering of Les deux forces" M. Koofman's boating picture, as Flowing sail and strong prish" and 'Divertlsse- ment" as "Pastine."
 Devotees of Ma Tante" would hardly recognize "Au Mont de Piete" under the high-sounding title At Lombard House." no matter what the origin of the money lending trade. At Coffee House might pass for "Au Cafe," but Fishing boats putting out to sea" is hardly correct as a translation of "Sor- tie de bateaux pecheurs."
 But the tricksy humor of the transla- tor reaches its comble in the delicious rendering of La diligence en Califor- nie"-a coach of the Deadwood brand laundering at full speed down hillside, and very well painted by M. Borghum- which he gravely calls "The speed at California"
 Seriously, is 1t worth while for the So- ciete Rationale des Beaux Arts to make their exhibition ridiculous in this way? Efficient translators are cheap enough in Paris, goodness knows.-London Fig
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-09

chief business is school. there is no danger of overwork. pr. Campbell says, providing, of course, that the laws of health, rest, sleep, food and ex- ercise are observed Under such condi- tions he believes that children from the sixth grade up may safely study from one-half to one and one-half hours out of school, and high school pupils should work seven, including recitation periods.
 Those who teach children forcibly realize that the danger their their small pupils will study too hard Is not great.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-09

There Is no better mill help in New England than in Augusta. But the ex- perts in textile manufacture who train the hands have to be imported from the East. We have no schools, but the factories themselves, and there is not much chance for our young men who enter the mills to rise beyond the posi- ton of "boss' of 0 room, even if he does so well. There Is no need of textile school that will educate our young men to take the positions of responsibility and control in Southern mills.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-09
FRENCH ENGLISH AT THE sALol

FRENCH ENGLISH AT THE, SALON.
 The committee of the Salon of the Champ de Mars always recognize the fact that there is a large slice of patron age to come from English and Ameri- can visitors to Paris; and linguistic genius is employed by the compilers of the catalogue to turn the titles of some of the important pictures into what purports to be the tongue of Albion. With what success the greatly daring translator grapples with the difficile English language on the one hand, and the densely ignorant French compost tor and proof-reader on the other, may be judged from what follows:
 One can forgive trivial slips like "Shwimping" (Peche aux crevettes) and "Warltz" (Valse); but what Is there to do to man who turns Les SCOUTS noires" into the enigmatical Lay sis ter black?'' ''L'Intrus'' certainly does not mean "The Intruded' is the latter English; and there might be found a better rendering of "Assemblee de canards" than "A ducks parlia- ment.'
 Preparations for the masted balf' does not indicate, as one might imag- inc, dance on board ship, but is the English" title of M. Braun's "Avant le bal masque" To turn "L'or d au- tonne" into "The golden of autumn" is neither funny nor clever; and 1t is noth- ing less than brutal to dub NJ. Perrets charming idyll "Saysons amoureuX, Peasant love stuCk!"
 NJ. Gros' Bretons in La Soupe' would be fiattered to hear themselves called Amateurs of Soup" no doubt; but there is no foundation for the insin- uat tion under M. Vidars charming pie ture Young girl in blue strays," as the French title is simply "Jeune file au corset bleu.' Fatigue" as the name of NJ Hamels study of a peasant at even tide indicates, of course, no more than the natural result of a day of honest toll. but the malicious translator in clubbing it Fired" would leave the inl- pression, especially on the minds of American visitors, that over-indulgence has resulted in the chuck"
 The word thought affords our lin Guistic genius lots of fun. He renders