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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01
Key to the Puxzier.
No. 24l.- Bird Puzzle

Mi, ia. sol, La, 81, do. re. MI
f, ID, c. Ii, A, G, +, 4
No. si2 -Rhymod Transportation: Miles.
selim, lines, slime, smile
No 2I3. tumble:
The secret that should not be blown
Not one Of thy nation should know
You may paddock the gate Of n town.
But never the mouth Of foe
No. 244.--Illustrated Double Acrostic:
Primals-Grant Finals-Dcwey. Gourd.
rake, arrow, needle, thirty.
No. 2i5.--An Anagram: Nansen.
No. 246 Heavy Weights: l. Canton.
3. Charleston. g. Lexington. 4. Wash
ington. s. Milton 8. Wilton. q Law.
ton. 8. Lytson. O. Boston and Trenton.
10. Clinton IL. Newton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

A Moscow letter In the Paris Temps
describes Tolstoi as still absorbed in Lis
philanthropic and religious activities
having now reached as lofty scorn for
"science for sciences sake" ~ he had
before expressed for art for arts sake.
The trouble is that he can make nobody
understand him. He cries out to his fell
lows, "Why, open your eyes and look.
it is as clear rs dayr" But they remain
IS blind and puzzled as ever.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

Guy Smith stopped at q certain gate
the other day with load Of watermel.
ons and called for his best girl to give
her the choicest one he had. The girl
had on her mothers dress and was
ashamed to 60, hut on reaching the door
she found that Guy was barefooted and
had ON his fathers breeches The girl
said, Guy, We are even; oil but the
melon, and I've got that. Washing
ton (Ga. Gazette.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

Drying preparations simply develop
dry catarrh; then dry up the secretions
which adhere TO the membrane and de-
compose, causing . far more serious
trouble than the ordinary form Of ca
tarrh. Avoid all drying inhalants and
use that which cleanses, soothes, and
heals. Ely's Cream Balm 10 such .
remedy and will cure catarrh or cold 10
the head easily and pleasantly. A trial
size will be mailed for 10 cents, large for
80 cents. All druggists keep Il. Ely
Brothers, 66 Warren Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01
No. aSl.-CurtAiims.s.

al lobster casts his shell when It's outerown,'
Said the lecturer 10 tho girls that formed his
class.
Thea talked Of other things that come 20 pasA
That science and research 10 US have shown.
Or are an books collected that we own.
Then turning to bright eyed pretty las,
Who. be supposed. wns brightest Of the mas.
Asked In patronixing. half triumphant tone,
What does your mother do with gowns that
you
Have ou,grown. rs the lobster has his she'll
The girls all listened for ZINE answer due.
Expecting tina, u would be answered well.
When Mary, innocent rs lamb that sainbols by
its eve
Takes out the tncks. and they are ALL a good
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

/. ITO unite rs couples; 10 suit; TO fit. "
2. "Perpendicular; 70 set In perpcndic-
ular direction.
3. ITO languish: to lose flesh or wear
away under distress or anxiety Of mind
TO languish with desire"
4. Meat without elegance or dignity:
finical; neat; trim"
5. 1.-The shore Of the sea or lake which
Is washed by the tide and waves.
9. ITO accuse Of crime; 70 inform
against -
Z. A machine In which cotton Ii open
ed and cleaned by the action Of long spikes
projecting from conical wheel which Ne
wolves"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01
Conandruns solved

What trees would always be found alive
soon after forest fire! Ashes
When is man only small part Of him
self When he's afoot
When Is man like . nail! When he'l
infirm
When Is man like piece Of furniturel
When he's abed
Why are poultry the most profitable
creatures on n farmi For every grain they
give peck
Which is the queen Of the roses, The
rose Of the watering pot, because she reigns
(rains) over all the others
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01
The Worst Form.

City Editor lin sanctum, addressing
the water front editor)-Joe, you ought
TO be pretty well up on etiquette. What
do you consider the worst form!
II don't quite remember, but l think
1t is either chloroform or iodoform. "
San Francisco Argonaut.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

The worm turned. "There 10 one way
I can surely tell II you are the long lost
heir" said the dignined matron to the
applicant for restitution to the family
circle. Shave you . strawberry-mark
on your left arm, just below the shoul-
derr' 81 have" calmly and fearlessly
replied the man. "Ah, then you are not
INV aOn.N
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01
What Vexed Him.

A poor Irishman on his deathbed was
consoled by friend by the commonplace
reflection that I'VE must all die once. "
why, dear. now" cried the sick man,
and isn't IL that what ve1es me. II !
could die half dozen times, | would not
nind IL for this wanst
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

kaA m ...t l.nds

What q cat lands on-4ii4444
The hen that lays the best Ii q regular
egg beater
II is not always necessary To 60 fassFr
than q walk 10 run risk.
Even people who are the salt Of the earth
may get into the soup.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

Energy sll gone? Headache: Stomach
out Of order: Simply q case Of torpid
liver. Burdock Blood Bitters will make
Q new man or woman Of you.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01
some CUBAN RESOURCES
lts Valuable Minerals and Ex-
tensive Forests.
AMERICANS ENGAGED IN MINING.
Nearly All the Precious and Useful Metals
Arc TO He Found In the Isiand- Great
Variety Of It's Ussfsi rrees-vsst Ex-
tent Of Wooded Domain.

Although founded and settled 30
years before the United States there are
in Cuba now over II, 600, 600 acres OF
virgin forest, containing many Of the
most valuable and useful woods in the
world. The mineral resources Of the is
land are also ON vast scale. and 70 far
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

Profundity-"Mr. Griszley seems TO
b very deep thinker" remarked the
impressionable young woman. "Yes, /"
replied Miss Cayenne. HE can't talk
I'VE minutes without getting away be-
y0nd bis depth"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

Johnny: "were you In the war; Gen.
ersl: "Indeed l was, and l had many
narrow escapes. One ball grazad my
arm" Johnny: couldn't you ind q
wider tree?'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

Hundreds of lives saved every year by
having DIR. Thomas Electric Oil In the
house just when It Is needed. Cures
Group, heals burns, cuts, wounds Of
every aOrt
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

Hives srs terrible torment to the lit
Tie folks, and to some older ones. Easily
cared. Doan's 0int0sat never fAib. In
cant relisf, pernaneat sare. ~ any
dSuG store, - eeats.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

Getting at the Facts. She: ibid !
understand you 70 cay that Jour friend
b engaged In literary pursuits" He:
mo, Indeed! He merely writes stories
and poems for the magaxines."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

II you have any disease due to impure
Of Impoverished blood, IKE scrofula, salt
fhsum, dyspepsia, Of cataFfh, you shoeid
take Hoods Ssfsspafilla ssd D pfo1ps'
II eusod.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

No matter how long you have had the
cough II 1t hasn't already developed into
consumption, Dr.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup will cure it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01
Collectors Advertisement Of Sale OF
Lands of Nom Resident Owners.
STATE OF MAINE.

Unpaid taxes on lands situated In the town OF
Paris, In the County Of oxford, for the year
lsg7.
The following list OF taxes on real estate OF
non resident owners In the town OF Paris,
for the year 1887. committed % me for collection
for said town on the 9Th day Of June Is9,, re.
main unpaid, and notice H. hereby given that II
said tax interest and charges are not pre-
yously paid 40 much OF the real estate taSed q. Is
sufficient and necessary 10 pay the amount que
therefor, Including interest aud charge, VIII DE
sold nc public auction at the New Hall In SCUM
Paris Village, In said town. on the frst MONDAY
Of December, ls:~, nj nine o'clock A. VI.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

Teacher: "What ID q pedestrian p
Johnny Squanch: IA Teller that gets
run over BY bicycle, ma'am."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

Hoods Pills are easy 70 take, easy 70
operate. Cure indigestion, biliousuess.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

Bearce 4 Horne, part OF Blake Farm, 30
Acres, Valued t3io, siS
Bray Brothers, part Of Bartlett Farm,
Range Is. Lot ], 80 Acres, Valued $500, 20
Jackson, Lewis, Mckinney Farm, ~ Acres,
Valued tlloO, IL ID
Russell. Geo. " ,Pottle Land, Range l. Lot
8, 10 Acres, Valued 600, 30
October lsth, ls.r
CHANDLER GARLAND.
Collector Of Taxes OF the Town Of Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01
A PATRIOTIC soFA-PILLow.

II IL not bit too early In the season
TO begin to think over and plan about
what we shall give for Christmas. War
souvenirs are so much In vogue just now
and will be for some time to come, that
the girl who can make her Christmas
gifts Il memory OF wartime sentiment
will be the most popular one at the holi-
day season. One particular girl, with
this In view, has set her wits to work
and has evolved wartime sofa pillow.
These pillow presents are especially In
tended for girl friends.
The foundation Of the cushion IL denim,
In any desired shade, and Is bound with
red, white and blue ribbons, with bows
Of the national colors ut each corner. On
the denim cover are embroidered the
names, initials, or monographs Of all the
soldier friends OF the girl for whom the
present Is intended. The embroidery Is
done In colcred silks or hosses. These
semi patriotic sentimental sofa-cushiOns
promise TO play prominent part among
the unique Christmas presents to be re-
ceived this year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

No. 5O.-Something % Bee To.
I. See to river in Scotland and have
IAN embryo"
Q. See to "a printers measure" and
have Ito appear.
8, See 10 certain tool for cutting and
have game or play among children
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

The colder the climate the greater the
dSe of the human brain
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons Interested in either of the estates
hereinafter named:
Alta Probate Court, held at Paris, In and for
the County Of Oxford. on the third Tuesday Of
Oct, In the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety eight. The following
matter having been presented for the action
thcreupon hereinafter indicated. Il Is hereby
That notice thereof be given to oil persons In.
iereated by causing o copy OF this order 70 be
published three weeks successfully In the OK
ford Democrat, . newspaper published at South
Probate Court 70 be held at said Paris. on the
third Tuesdsy of Nov, A. ID. 1895, NJ nine OF the
clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they zee cause:
JOSEPH N. EDGECONB. late OF Hiram. de-
ceased. Will and petition for probate thereof.
presented by Asphis N. Edgecomb. the executrix
therein named
HAROLD CHANDLER. late OF Sumner, de.
presented by George A. Chandler, the executor
therein named.
GEORGE II. DAVIS, late of Canton, deco ased
VIII and petition for probate thereof, presented
by Lucy A. Davis. the evecutrix therein named.
MARY 8. CANNON, late Of Canton, deceased.
VIII and petition for probate thereof, presented
by Frank o. Proctor. tn, executor therein
named.
ALBERT = ROBINSON, late Of Hebron. de-
ceased. Petition for the appointment OF Thos.
8. Brigham. ~ administrator presented by
Alice A. Robinson. widow.
WILLIE D. IRISH, late OF Hartford, de.
ceased. First and final account presented for
allowance by Herbert p. Irish. administrator.
FRANK w, CHARLES. ALTHA and FRED
MERRIfIFLD, wards, Of Hiram. Petition for
license 70 cell and convey pine timber, presented
by Emma J. Meri6eld, Euartian.
ABBJE J. Ham and MARY FLORENCE
HAN, minor children Of Henry w. Ham, late Of
Rochester. N. H., deceased. Petition for license
20 sell and convey real e. tate, presented by
Edgar J. Ham, guardian.
WHEELER BOOBIER, late Of Paris, de.
ceafed. VIII spd petition for probate thereof,
presented BY Joshua W 8. Colby, the executor
therein named
ADDIE n. PIKE, late Of Oxford, dec -sacd.
VIII and petition for probate thereof, preaensed
BY Chss. =. Durrell, the executor therein pamed
SEWARD 3. srKARSs, Judge Of said Court
zLsSKs .. PARK. Rss,ss.r.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01
D0an'S KidneY Pills

are making well kidneys just IS fast as
people let them. They never fail.
Mrs. n. Stowe, fashionable dress-maker,
Of s2s Main street, Hartford, Conn says:
81 suffered rain and inconvenience for
years from what knew was sluggish
kidneys ! had d'agging, gnawing pains,
dreadful headaches and could not stand
for any length Of time. The tired and Ian
guild feeling robbed me Of all snap and
energy AMI naturally made me ardently
wish for something to check Il. took
medicines Of various kinds. but they did
not do me the least good. One day pro-
cured Doan's Kidney Pills and commenced
the treatment. ! improved rapidly and
finally was 50 astonished at the change
they made In my physical condition that
! am only too glad to conscientiously
recommend that remarkable preparation
to all women who suffer as DID,
Deans Kidney Pills are for sale BY q
dealers, prize soc.. Mailed BY Foster
MiIbum Co., Buhalo. n. ", role agents
for IN United States. neoeobof tie
na0e-DO AN'S-and talfo - otAs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

No. aA9.-Divided Words.
L i-a-9 %S-e7-s and strife ere, fairly begun
Lest they l-2-StS6-'-s your peace.
II this were the custom Of every one
How soon all quarrels would ceassi
& when my pony i-2-s%-Se-7s
And canter snd gallop like mad.
certainly have the 1884 SOS
That any brave horseman e'er had
Z Here's the message as twas sent:
at Is l-2-3-&-5-6. 10 be seen, my dear:'
Here's the message rs twas meant:
slt's les $50; TO be seen" How quees
The blending Of two words In one
Such difference should makei
Just one word, AID we're undonc.
Loss IL means, we've cause 70 quake
We read 10 over In alright
lis two words. - all IL right
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01
KEEP SWEET!
; nathan ineyea AGA nm

Worry neither increases our happiness
nor helps US in our work. Even regrets
for mistakes or negligence waste vitality
and destroy our peace Of mind for things
which cannot be recalled, changed, or In
the slightest degree modified. All this
sbit Of worrying can be cured, the
authors plan In q nutshell including ten
/. Consider what must be involved In
the truth that God Is infinite and that
you are part Of his plan.
2. Memorize some OF the Scripture
promises, and recall them when the
temptation to worry returns.
3. Cultivate spirit OF gratitude for
daily mercies.
4. Realize worrying as an enemy
which destroys your happiness.
5. Realize that 1t can be cured by per-
sistent effort.
6. Attack it definitely as something
to be overcome.
Z. Realize that It never has done and
never can do the least good. 1t wastes
vitality and impairs the mental faculties.
s. Help and comfort your neighbor.
8. Forgive your enemies and conquer
your sversions.
10. Induce others to join the Don't
Worry Movement.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01
Two Farms for Sale.


The undersigned wishing 10 change their
business, offer their farm for sale. One OF the
best In the Town Of Paris. miles from Poet
Office and Church, 4 miles from Depot House
and Eli IN good repair, loo foot Barn new years
al machine work on upland, plenty Of pasture
and woodland, also q very flne orchard OF 1000
grated trees In bearing. Any one wanting .
fne farm will find IL TO their advantage 20 call on
the subscribers.
A. 4 A. ID. ANDREWS,
North Paris, Ne.
VIII sell stock with farm n wanted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

little light work oughtn't to make
w0man'S back ACHE
And il wouldn't II the kidneys were
right.
Sick kidneys are to blame for three
four,hs Of the pain and misery there is /
in this world.
n all the Sidneys in the world could be
made strong and healrhful, backache
would disappear like magic
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

NAlA AIrHn Men and ladies' In ANAL towns
WIN 6O wishing 20 earn Is per week
should write NJ once 70 Marsoon Co., Oswego.
NY.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-08-13
SOAP AND ITS USES.
England High Among the Nations, but
the United States at the Head

England High Among the Nations, but
the United States at the Head
There is now exported from Great
Britain more soap than was used in
Great Britain at the beginning of the
present century, and, besides, accord
ing to authentic figures, 100000, 900
pounds of soap is used in Great Brit
ain every year, exclusive of 55,000,-
900 pounds exported to other coun-
tries, chiefly English colonies. The
French manufacture of soap amounts
approximately to 3O0,OOO,OOO pounds
year, the larger part of which is
made in the city of Paris The sale
in other countries of French soap and
particularly French perfumed soap, is
a considerable item of commerce. The
exports of soap from Great Britain in
recent years have been as follows:
1875, 1880 tons; 1880, 1880; 1885,
20,100; 1890, $4,000; 1895, 27,5OO.
What were known in England as the
soap taxes originated during the
reign of Queen Anne and were orig
inally fixed at $3.50 a ton yielding In
the year 1880 public revenue in ex-
cess of $7,000,0OO. An official estimate
recently made shows the average con-
sumption per inhabitant of Great
Britain to be nine pounds a year; a
similar average prevails in France,
Belgium and Holland, though a popu-
lar belief aScribes to the last country
a much larger use of soap, particular
ly for housekeeping There are no
official figures on the subject, but
there is a general belief that very lit
tie soap is used in Spain. Certainly
no soap is imported into that country
Cthe Spanish blockade on soap has
been of long dration) and none is
exported from it. The United States
stand at the head of all other coun-
tries in the use, if not in the manu-
facture, Of soap. The average expor-
tatiOns of American soap in a year
amount to 30,O0O,0OO pounds. The i'm
portation into the United States of
soap amounts to 100000 pounds, or
one-tenth as much. There are nearly
500 soap factories in the United States,
with a cash capital of SIS 600, 900, us
ing materials to the value of $30,000,-
600 and giving employment to 10000
persons. In the number of such es-
adjustments New York stands first
among American cities, but prior to
its enlargement Philadelphia had the
first place, New York second, and
Brooklyn third. Boston, San Fran
cisco and Cincinnati follow in the or
der named, and in respect Of the value
of materials used in soap making
Chicago comes first, having many IA
cilitieS for procuring them, but turn
ing oEt cheap and inferior grade Of
soap.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-08-13

The American navy has supplied
hundreds of the inventions which have
plsyed important parts in the develop
ment of the modern navy. The first
essential step, the introduction of the
ironclad and the monitor, was Ameri-
can born. Another initial advance
quite as important in it's way was the
construction of the modern high-power
rifles, requiring in their design high
order Of mathematical ability and an
intimate knowledge of the characters
ties of modern steel. All guns in the
navy have been designed by Professor
Philip R Alger, former graduate Of
Annapolis, who has since been trans
ferred to the corps of the professors
of mathematics in the navy, and who
is the highest authority on ordinance
matters in this country, If not in the
world. Professor Alger received a d.
ploma from the Worlds Fair Commits
sion for his system Of gun construction,
now in use In the navy.
In order to make these guns efficient,
metuOuS ndu W NC uOFASOu lOI uduulluS
them on board ship; opening and clos
ing the breach for loading, mounting
them on carriages for sighting and
training, protecting them with armor,
supplying them with powder and shell,
developing smokeless powder for their
use, designing primers, fuses, telescope
sights and a hundred little accessories
used in connection with their services.
It was also essential to provide the
necessary appliances for using the mod
ern automobile tOrpedoes to be fired
from our ships and torpedo boats; ap-
parstus for signaling orders from the
coming tower to the guns and to ev-
cry part Of the ship, for measuring
the distance Of the enemy, for counter
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-08-13
OFFICERS WHO ARE FAMOUS INVENTORS.

years of experiment, and that this
powder was superior to the smokeless
uowders made abroad. Lieutenant ].
B. Bernadou showed special aptitude
for this work and capacity for the solu-
ton of the problems involved in the
prosecution OF the experimental work
of this nature" said the report Of the
inspector in charge of the torpedo sta
ton at Newport. This Lieutenant Ber-
nadou is now at Key West recovering
from wounds received while in com
mand of the Wilslow at Cardenss. 1t
was in fact Lieutenant Bernadou and
Commander G. A. Montgomery who
invented the smokeless powder just
adopted by the Navy Department. The
navy is particularly proud Of this
achievement. Foreign governments
possess a smokeless powder, but 1t
contains nitro-glycerine, which makes
It unreliable and dangerous, and
besides develops a high heat
which soon ruins gun. All
countries have been working for the
ideal smokeless powder containing no
uitro-glycerine, and we are the first
to get it. AS in many other matters,
our Navy Department stayed behind
Europe in the adoption Of a smoke
less powder until we had one that was
perfect.
Lieutenant B. A. Fiske, prolific in
ventor in electrical deTices, made some
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-08-13
A Great scheme.

Browne-'What is your object in Wis
iting Spain at this timer" Towne-'I
want to be on the ground early so /
can have first choice Of castles. New
York Journal.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-08-13
An Ideal Wotan.

According to the Academy, Suder-
mann is "a muscular giant, bearded
and blue-eyed," resembling "the ideal
Wotan of Wagnerian drama" He is
a native of eastern Prussia.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-08-13

Astronomers tell US that in our solar
system there are at least 1900, 600
comets Of all sizes.