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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-02
He Wa Anxious.

"Your wife's just met with an acci.
dent, wilkins" said o man who rushed
into the grocery. "She ran over dog
while riding her bicycle, and they've
carried her to the hospital"
The man sitting OH the cracker barrel
rose to his feet excitedly, and his face
turned pale.
"Did you notice." he asked in .
trembling voice, whether it was a liv-
or colored dog. with two white spots on
his fore shoulder, or notT'-Detroit Free
Press
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AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPKED THE PLov.-

Correspondence ON practical agricultural topics
is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department 10 HxNRr ID. HAN
noSp, Agricultural Editor Oxford Democrat.
Paris. Ne.
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Through His Nervine Is . Ben.
efactor to Thousands"

~ WIDELY known Wisconsin publisher.
- who resides at Green Bay. writes
March 9th, 1885. as follows:
Five years ago became so nervous that
mental work was burden. Icouid not rest
1T night on account OF sleeplessness. Ny
attention was called to DR.. Miles Restora-
tive Nervine, and commenced TO use IL
with the very best effect Since then
have kept q bottle In my house and use II
whenever my nerves become unstrung. with
always the same good results. Ny son also
N. Mi1acS takes 1t for nervousness
La "S with like never failing
NnrVine success have recon-
mended It 70 many and
keSI0rcS Il cures them. All who
usxa suffer from nerve
uCdllussssss troubles should try It
Il Is free from narcotics, perfectly harm-
less, and yet soothes and strengthens. Dr..
Niles, through his Nervine is benefactor
TO thousands" 4. @. LEHMAN.
Editor and proprietor Of DEa LAunsuAn.
Dr. Niles Nervine is sold on guarantee
m buttle v11 bsnsat o. ncosy xo1onoe4
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Loretto litanies cannot be traced be-
yond the fifteenth century and did not
originate at the shrine, but were carried
there by pilgrims. Such is the conclu.
sion, after careful examination, OF Fa-
ther Saurcp Of Cologne.
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T. ". SHAW.
stoves. Hardware. TinwAre and Groceries.
BUCKFIELp. Nh
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Miss ?. p BURNHAM.
Millinery. Fancy Goods and Jewelry,
BETHEL, ME
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& NJ n n. \. IRISH.
DIE Blocks, sole Cutters and Cutting Boards,
BUCKFIELD. NE
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!. \. RAwSON.
Drugs, Medicines,
BUCKFTELD. MI.
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MILTON PENLEY.
Deputy sheriff and Cruelty Agent.
BETHEL, NE.
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wM. BURT.
Truck and ENPreSsman,
BUCKFIKLp. Me.
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". n CONANT.
Hair Dresser,
BUCKFIELp. NE
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4 DAMON. MachiniSi,
Bicycle Repairs Of all Kinds
BUCKFIELD, Nh
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THOS. :. BRIDGHhM.
Attorney az Law.
BUcKFIELp. ME-.
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h. RICHER,
Millinery and Fancy Goods
BUCKFMLp, NE
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HOTEL LONG. Backleld. Ne,
GEo. K CoYLE. Proprietor.
Ge,t Livery Connected. Carriage 10 all trains
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q. : CHILDS. Dentist.
Artificial Teeth. ~ "a a set
BTCKTIELp, Me.
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q. n. HERSEY,
Attorney AZ Law,
BUCKFTELD, ME.
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ALFRED COLE.
BoOks and Stationery,
BUCKFIELD. ME
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! p STEPHENS,
Watches Clocks. Bicycles and Sporting Goods.
RUNFORD FALLS, NE
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PRINTING OF ALL KINDS
Done a. IL should Re.
ATWOOD n FORBES. SOUTH PARIS, ME.
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\. p. WARREN 4 son.
Harness. Carriages. Sleighs. Robes, Whips, etc.
BUCKFIELD. ME-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19
Elephants shower Bath.

The elephant, la Il wild state, rs q
nocturnal animal. rarely, Ii ever, stir
ring in the daylight from his haunts in
the shady forest. and, when domesti-
Gated and compelled to work or travel
In the day time, his enormous size and
dark color cause him 20 be great suf-
ferer from heat. To relieve himself the
animal has contracted the habit of
withdrawing from his stomach a guam
tity OF water by means of his trunk,
which he then squirts over his back
and sides In order, by its evaporation,
to cool his skin. As this process is re-
peated on an average of once in every
five minutes, and as the elephants aim
Is not good. his efforts to keep cool
cause considerable Inconvenience to his
riders, who are frequently sprinkled
by the water, though the fluid is quite
clear and has no offensive odor. The
habit is acquired in demonstration, for
1t rs not known to be practiced by ele-
plants in the wild state, and is alto
igether one of the most singular in nat
urai hlstory.-St. Louis Globe-Demo-
,orat
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19
DISTINGUISHED CANADIAN.
Felix Gabriel Marchnnd, the New
Premier of Quebec Province.

Felix Gabriel Marchnnd, the New
Premier of Quebec Province.
Felix Gabriel Marchand, the new pre-
mier of the provincial government Of
Quebec, is one of the most distinguish
ed sons of the province. Mr.. Marchand
has been honored by the republic of
France with the title of "officer of pub
lie instruction" He was given this title
in 1881. He did valuable service for
the dominion during the Fenian raid.
At that time he was a lieutenant colonel
and won special mention for his BRAY
cry. He was in command of the brig
ade that moved to the front at the time
of the engagement at Eccles Hill in
November, 1870, and his men made n
splendid record for themselves. Mr..
Marchands father was an old resident
and native of Quebec, but in 1882 he
settled in st. John, n. b., and became
one Of the most prominent citizens of
the town. The premier-elect was born
in st. John in 1882 in quaint old
house, which still stands. lie after
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19
Austria,. .Imperi,i Pawnshop.

Austria has IN Imperial pawushop.
1t was established In Vienna in 1907,
when there was great distress among
the poor In the southern part of the
empire. 1t was designed as way to
secure to the starving some means Of
immediate relief, and by putting the
rate OF interest as low as possible and
the valuations as high as possible, and
embodying in the system every ad-
vantage that could be given to those
who sought to make loans, it was found
to be so effective that 1t soon gained
the Imperial sanction, and it was not
long until its managers were made
public officials under the direction of
the Minister of the Interior. This is
substantially the status of the institu-
ton at this time. The rates are so low
that the business done ON the cheap
goods and chattels of the poor could
not possibly make the establishment
self-sustaining; but people who have
been suddenly reduced in circum-
stances or who are temporarily embar-
raised keep the margins ON the right
side and enable the institution to keep
open without the aid of a subsidy. In
the year 1893 a total Of S66,015 articles
were pledged, and Of these S4S, 500
We're redeemed, remarkable redemp-
ton as compared with the proportions
OF the average pawnshop. The unre-
deemed pledges were sold at public
auction, and whenever they brought
more than the face of the pledge the
balance was set 10 the account of the
pledger, to be refunded any time with.
In three years.-London Standard.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19

side, and to do this must shift his hands
from the wheel to the handle-bars.
Thrusting the right shoulder well for
ward, he grasps the left handle with
the left hand from the right side of the
machine, keeping the right hand still
on the front wheel. Then he lies well
forward and straightens up, swinging
the left foot over the saddle, and taking
care the while not TO put too much
weight on the right-hand pedal, since
there is nothing to prevent the machine
starting backwards and throwing out
the balance. What could be more sim
pie?
There are several pretty exhibitions
which Mrs. Valdare gives alone. In
one she mounts her machine with her
back turned to the handle-bars and
rides 1t thus round and round, some
times steering with one hand, some
times folding both arms before her.
In another, keeping her left foot on
its pedal the whole time, she swings
her right leg over. and placing it on the
brin' of the wheel, lowers the machine
till it rests on the right pedal. From
this posture, and without even touching
the ground herself. she throws the ma
chine to an upright position and starts
off as if there hal been no interruption
whatever.
when riding at full speed she will
now and then spin her front wheel
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19
she STOOD IN K RAys.

And Thus Delayed the New Scheme
of Inspecting Baggage.
They had just got the new scheme
for inspecting baggage by X rays In
operation and the naughty young
woman who had just got of the steam
er was waiting TO have hers inspected.
Furthermore, she thought there had
been more delay than was necessary
and she was somewhat provoked. Con-
sequently when one of the officials mo
toned her to step little to one side
she declined to move.
Their, was a short consultation
among the officials and one OF them
finally advanced toward her
IF madam would kindly" he be-
gun.
Sir" she interrupted, haughtily.
ut would he a great favor IL you
would move little" he said, rather
efficiently.
why should To- she demanded. 1T
it decidedly presumptuous In you to
speak to me al all I've been waiting
here fifteen minutes for my baggage,
and during that time you haven't done
a thing but stand there and look at me
and talk to the other inspectors"
THE fact is" explained the man in
the same diffident way, as If something
worried him, that you are In the
way"
of whatT' she asked. 1T seems to
me that you are the most impudent set
of officials that ever knew. The idea
of asking me to move as mere matter
of convenience TO you! There's plenty
of room to inspect the baggage without
annoying me, and you ought 10 be at
work at ii now"
But We can't" protested the man
You see we don't open the trunks any
more. We just put them under the y
rays and inspect them that way"
We'll, why don't you do it?" she de-
manded, irritably.
Because, madam-because---
The inspector fidgeted about ner,
vously.
Because" he continued at last,
you're standing right in the rays now,
where we want to put the trunks"
There was a scream and the place
was vacant.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19

difficulties are so much greater than on
an ordinary that no comparison can be
made. Both the Valdares practice two
or three hours n day to keep proficient
in their work. But in spite of every
thing they can never he sure that all
their tricks will be successful.
AS is nearly always the case with per-
formances such as the Valdares give. n
comparatively easy trick is quite as
likely to appeal to the public as one to
which they have devoted week after
week of practice to accomplish. The
most difficult performance that Valdare
takes part in is riding bis machine with
the front wheel taken off altogether. He
does this standing on the pedals. stoop-
ing slightly to hold the steering head
tube in both hands, the body thrown
forward at an angle OF at least 10 de-
grees in front of an imaginary line
drawn from the axle upwards. In this
position lies the secret which II took the
best part of a year to discover and APP
preciate.
There is literally no position which Is
impossible to the Valdares on their
machines. They climb over them and
through them and round them until
you begin TO think some supernatural
agency is preventing the bicycles from
falling.
The trick which entails the greatest
strain physically is that in which Va
dare draws the front wheel by sheer
strength from the ground and rides
along gaily with his machine paving
the air, like n rearing horse.
Once in Cincinnati he rode one third
of n mile in this extraordinary position
in l minute II 80 seconds. Until he
dlsmounted he had no idea what the
strain had been. The moment his feet
touched the ground they gave way as
If every muscle had been paralyZed.
To climb through the diamond frame
of his machine is another amusement
in which Valdare INDUCES. 1t can be
done by any one who cares TO initiate
his movements, provided they possess
the Heaven-sent gift OF patience.
Valdare commences by standing CO.
the left pedal with the left foot. and,
swinging the right leg to the same side.
he thrusts 1t through the frame. sink
ing down till head and shoulders are
even with the front wheel on the left !
side. Then, with both hands grasping
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19
Current COMBINATIONS,


Professor Spencer places the age OF
Niagara at $4,000 years.
Hildrian says that mosquitoes and
fleas never bite red-haired persons.
Newsboys on bicycles is the latest
form of newspaper enterprise in Lon
don.
Admirers Of Rudyard Kipling may lie
interested in knowing that a fatal fire
broke out recently in Rudyard place,
Kipling street, Long lane, Bermondsey,
London.
On the eastern coast Of Ireland II
rains on an average Of POS days in the
year; in England about $50 days; a.
Kazan about ninety days, and in Sibe-
ria only sixty days.
In the case of Springfield, Mo-, man
who was on trial in the police court for
Keeping vicious dog the somewhat
singular verdict was rendered tina: he
was not guilty. but must kill the dog.
Henry Norman has written q book on
China. Bribery and corruption, accord.
ing to him, flourish in high places in
that land, while ignorance, deceit and
filth of body and mind are universal.
A series Of fetes, to take place IN
Paris in October for the benefit O: the
poor, are being organized. The munh.i.
pal council has contributed $1O,444 on
condition that it approves of the pro-
gram.
1t is well known that burns by heat
differ very little from burns by cold.
Precisely, or nearly precisely, the same
chemical and physical changes can be
produced in animal flesh by exposure
to extreme cold as by exposure to heat.
A curious partnership often exists be-
tween the sea-anemone and the her
NIT crab. The latter always has an
anemone fastened to its shell, and
when he changes his quarters he takes
his anemone along, provided he can
detach it from the old SHE'LL
In the highland districts of Scotland
the custom held for many years of
placing on the breast of the corpse a
wooden platter, on which was sep
arateiy placed salt and earth-earth
being emb,ematical of the corruptibil-
ity of the body, and salt as emblemati-
cal of the Immortality of the spirit.
Farmhouses in Carroll County, Mary
land, are supplied with telephone SER
vice at SO a year and it Is said by
those who have tried it that life in the
country is made far more attractive
when instant communication can be
had with the family doctor, the post
office and village stores, to say nothing
of an occasional chat with a distant
friend. The cost of the service is more
than returned in various ways.
According to the census returns of
1890, the value of real property in New
York was $3,025, 100000; of personal,
1886, 100000. Compared with this enor-
nous wealth that of any Western State
is insignificant. Missouri, for instance,
one of the richest, has real property
valued at $553, 100000 and personal
assessed at $2S9,OOO,OOO. This vast diff
ference las, among other things, prob
ably had share in suggesting to the
Populists their familiar figure of the
cow with her mouth in the West, while
her milk is pouring into Eastern buck
cts.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19
An Electric Hanson.

The new electric hanson which is
now plying in New York has some
advantages over the ordinary hanson
as well as over the motor car. The read
cr will see from the idea that q fare"
can easily step in and out. while his
view is unobstructed by the horse. A
speaking tube enables him to speak
with the driver. and an electric lamp
to read by night. There is no vibra-
ton, and the motor is noiseless in ac-
ton. The electricity is carried in ac-
umulators under the seat of the dri-
yer, who controls the starting. stop
ping, and brake mechanism by hand
levers. The vehicle runs on pneumatic
tires, and a bell warns people of its ap-
proach. 1t can attain speed of twen-
ty-fivc miles an hour on level road,
but fifteen miles an hour is regarded as
the most suitable rate.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19
Didn't Give Instructions.

A Georgia man who had made a fly
ing machine offered a negro $40 to
make a trial trip in 1t.
The negro agreed, got in pesition, and
he and the machine were hoisted by
block and tackle about thirty feet from
terra frma.
When the rope was loosened the ma
chine took sudden slanting course to-
ward earth and plunged into an ada
cent mill pond.
1t disappeared with the negro be-
meath the water, while the terrified in
yentor stood shrieking for assistance.
Presently the negroes head bobbed up
serenely, and he struck out for dry
land. On arriving his first sputtering
words were:
I'm de name er God, Marse John,
why didn't you tell dat fool thing whar
ter light?"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19
ROLL ON, Oh BOAT!
Curious Concern That's Going to
Cross the Atlantic in a Jiffy.

Curious Concern That's Going to
Cross the Atlantic in n Jiffy.
A Canadian inventor has devised a
craft which he is confident will solve
the problem of quicker ocean travel.
This new boat is in the invention of
lawyer, Mr.. f. A. Knapp. In it, he
says. he will be able to cross the Allan
tic ocean in 4S hours, and thus COM
pletely revolutionize all present meth
DDS of navigation.
Perhaps the best Illustration Of the
principle involved in this vessel is fur
nished by the paddle wheel of an ordi-
nary side wheel steamer Imagine the
paddle wheel to be 10 feet in width
and 20 feet in diameter. The station
airy paddles on the outside cylinder of
this vessel will correspond to the pad
dies on paddle wheel. In the center
of this huge paddle wheel imagine a
cylinder II feet in diameter, braced
strongly to the outside cylinder, with a
shaft in the center of this 12-fOot cylin-
der, and connected with vessel one
would have an ordinary paddle wheel
in shape and principle. But in the yes
sci now under construction in place of
the shaft there Is a third cylinder.
which, as before stated, is joined to the
outside or revolving portion Of the yes
sci by ball bearings.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
~ this season your feet feel swollen
and hot, and get tired easily. II you
nave smarting feet or tight shoes, try
Aliens Foot-Ease. II cools the feet
and makes walking easy. Cures and
prevents swollen and sweating feet,
bllsters and callous spots. Relieves
corns and bunions Of all pain and gives
rest and comfort Try It to-day. Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores for Csc.
Trial package FREE. Address. Allen
3. Otmsted. lie Roy, n. Y.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19
An Electric Bicycle Lamn.

A new electric lamp for bicycles,
which is said to furnish very bright
light, has recently been brought out
1t is run from storage battery, which
is carried in leather case, and which
will furnish current enough to run
eight hours, the actual cost for charg-
ing the battery being but a few cents.
The battery is hung from the top bar
of the diamond frame and the lamp Is
attached to the upright of the handle
bars.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19

The total production of American
coal in 1895 was III, 804, 702 long tons,
an Increase of 100000 long tons over
the product of 1894. The only country
exceeding this output is Great Britain.
which Is credited with a production of
1927, 525 tons in 1894. OF this guam
tity. however, 33,073,69 tons were ex-
ported. while the American product
was almost wholly consumed within
the United States. the exports being
more than counterbalanced by our Inn
ports of foreign coal
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19

Inside this third cylinder platform
will be constructed, on both sides of
which engines of 80 horse power will
be placed. BY means of friction these
engines will cause the outside cylin-
ders to revolve rapidly while the in
side cylinder retains its equilibrium.
1t is intended to provide passenger ac-
commodations within the inside, or
third cylinder. The present idea of
the inventor is to utilize the space be-
tween the inner and outer surface of
the revolving cylinder for the storage
of cargo. The ends of the inner cylin-
der will be open, and as they will be
eight feet above the water no trouble
is expected from waves.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19

NJ rs. Valdare,
whose perform
ances have never
b cen rivalied,
either In this
C o u N try or
abroad.
The machines
they use are Of
averag weight,
and similar in
appearance { o
thousands of the
Mr.. V a ! d n r e
American bikes.
commenced his
cycling career in
1888 on an old
fashioned high
machine. He was
then IA years old,
and used to ride
t Ia r o u z n the
streets of Denver,
Col, from his
home to school on
one wheel, hav-
tn az Iisnansa
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19
AN Abominable Leuacx.

A tendency to rheumatism Is undoubtedly
inherited. Unlike many other legacies, IL re-
mains In the family. n The most efYectual
means Of checking this tendency, or Of re-
moving incipient rheumatism. whether pre-
existent In the blood or not 10 to resort to
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as soon as the
premonitory twinges are felt MULTIPLYING the
Influences OF cold, exposure and fatigue, the
Bitters not only fortifies the system against
their hurtful consequences. but subJugates
malaria, liver and Kidney complaint. dyspep-
sia and nerve disQuietude.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19

Pearl Fishing in Lower CaIisbrnia,
The value OF the pearls found during
1896 on the coast OF the gulf Of Lower
California amounted to $350,OO0. Re
sides these, 5000 tons Of nussei shells
were exported, the value OF which was
estimated ut further 81 ,250, 900. Pearl
fishing forms the sole occupation a the
natives, and La Paz, the capital for
this trade In the peninsula. is supported
entirely by this industry.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19
There Is a Glass OF Peop,e

Who are injured by the use Of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores a new preparation
called GRAlN-O, made Of pure grains,
that takes the place of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives II without dis.
tress, and but few can tell it from cof-
fee. 1t does not cost over one-fourth as
much. Children may drink it with great
benefit. 15c. and 25c. per package.
Try ii. Ask for GRAIN-O.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19
For IndiDestion.

Among the many remedies for indi-
gestion Is the agreeable one of the
rocking chair. An excellent medical
authority declares that the slow, rock
ing motion after meals stimulates the
digestive functions and gives marked
relief. The patient ought to be placed
In an almost horizontal position.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19

OF
of
Of
several shots revolver
easily On the other side
from any abrasion There the After
chute had
bullet
a su
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-19

with the other as superfiuous.
The manager of some travelling circus
noticed the boy and persuaded him to
join his troupe. On the old high ma
chimes, however, trick-riding was COM
paratively easy. 1t was only when the
safety suddenly became the craze that
Valdare saw his opportunity of ventur-
ing on an absolutely new field. The