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The age-herald., 1898-10-26
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25
GENERAL cnAFFee At e. CANE

GENERAL ChAFFeE At e. CANEy
There was q story In the Sun the other
day about General Chsffee aud how he
dealt with frightened recruit 10 the
action at Ell Caney. What seems to be
the same tale has just come to Harper's
Weekly FROM another source-from
Captain Haskell of the Twelfth Infantry
and shall have another telling, for nc
one ought to miss II. As General Chat.
fees line went up hill into action at Fl
Csney this recruit dropped out OF the
ranl 8. The general noticed him and
went to see what allied him. He found a
young and very badly frightened soldier.
Captain Haskell says he said to him
"Are you hurt? | saw how well you
kept up under fire AS we came on. Come
with me to the crest and look through
my glass at the enemy's works. We
shall soon take them In the funk. We
will try to lead the assault II you like"
So, by the gentlest means, he put that
recruit on his legs again, shared with
him his own abundant courage, and
brought him back, renewed and grateful,
into the fight where he belonged. That
was like saving soul. The story shows
the generals qnslity-or one strain of
it, at least-and makes 1t easy to believe
Captain Haskell's report that the Fifth
Corps look upon him as the SkObeleff OF
our army-a soldier who, like Skobelef,
combines magnetic influence with swift
observation, great endurance, and what
ever degree Of heroism the occasion de-
mxnds.-Harper's Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25
A FRIEND In NEED.
When In Doubt, a Friends Advice
Is Always Appreciated.

Many times in the journey OF life we
find ourselves in doubt, and It's then
we appreciate most the advice o. friend
c. 80 acquaintance who has , aveled
through the darkness into whiSh We are
just about to plunge. Showing he way
is an act OF friendship. Faith can be
placed in the experiences and opinions
OF the gentleman who shows the way
in the following statement. He can be
depended uoon to corroborate it in
reply to any communication sent to him.
II is only re-echo OF the testimony OF
thousands OF his fellow citizens. pub
lished in the daily newspapers through
out tie land.
The Rev. Geo. A. wilkins, OF West
Lebanon, N. H.. says: From exposure
and over-work while in my last clerical
charge, ] experienced considerable
trouble with an affection OF the kidneys.
naturally tried ordinary household
remedies at first. and receiving little il
any benefit, followed It up with other
preparations, said to be kidney cures.
A notice about Doan's Kidney Pills
caught my eye while reading paper
one evening. II struck me II they per
formed hall what they promised, they
might bring me relief. | took course
OF the treatment, aud obtained good
results. ! I'm pleased to endorse Doan's
Kidney Fills as preparation 40 to the
representations made for them"
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by
all dealers. Price, so cents. Mailed by
Foster Mi!5urn Co. Buffalo. N. Y,
sole agents 81 the United States Re
member the name-Dosn's--aud take
no othst e.s'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

joyable, ms the heat during that period
is never excessive. Unless in the upland
regions the summer season Is extremely
enervating owing TO the intense heat
and the unhealthy steaming miasma
caused by the incessant rains. In some
portions Of the forests unwholesome
malarial vapors arise from the rank
vegetable strata, and the lagoons and
marshes are sometimes hidden for days
by dense, deadly. white pail Of fog.
But Notwithstanding these disagree
able features it would TO quite possible
to enjoy good health in Cuba. Much Of
the disease which prevails there Is pre-
ventable and would disappear or at
least bo greatly mitigated were the in
habitau:s to pay proper regard to the
laws OF health. The people OF Cuba,
Spaniards included, are not clearly and
seem 10 regard bathtub with horror.
NEIL MACDONALD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25
CORDIALLY YOURS"

Interesting con illusions are drawn from
a study of the different ways writers sub
scribe themselves. The curt Yours
and YOURS truly" are found not only In
business letters, but In personsl notes as
well, for there are plenty OF correspond.
ents who don't believe In gush, and
who think that YOURS truly" or "Sin-
crrely" means about all they wish to
convey. Opposed TO these sensible and
essentially practical persons Is that elias:
OF writer's made up usually Of young and
enthusiastic individuals, as a rule OF the
gentler sex, who throw words about ms
csrelessly on paper AS they do In CONVEX
sation, and who sign themselves "Affec-
tioua,ely yours" even when writing TO
casual scqusintances.
CORDIALLY yours" by the way, l.
seen more and more frequently now In
notes between scquaintances who are on
distinctly friendly or cordial terms
After all, Your friend" when 1t can be
used truthfully, is u simple and salts
factory way Of ending friendly letters
Some people have the habit OF not pre-
facing their names with any set form oil
words at the end Of letters. They stop
when they get through, and simply
write their signatures, this being an easy
WAY out OF the difficulty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

one uanu. 10 the havanese toy spaniel,
and developed in another direction into
the enormous Molasso, which only
few years back was constantly employ
ed in the inhuman sport OF hunting
runaway slaves.
In periods, doubtless long antedating
che advent Of man upon the island mas
todons, elephants, hippopotamuses and
other large animals roamed through the
Cuban forests or wallowed IN its Ia
Roons. Their fossil remains are occa-
sionally dug up. after having been en-
tombed in rocky graves for unknown
centuries Of time
A small red asp, said to have been
imported from Santo Domingo, infests
many Of the sugar plantations, and its
bite is exceedingly dangerous The
scorpions in Cuba are very undesirable
neighbos, ard though their bites have
not been known to result fatally they
are attended by rather serious conse-
quences. A large boa is also OCCASION
ally to be met with, but il Is not at all
| dangerous. Some members Of the bat
family attain an enormous size, the
leathery wings measuring from foot
10 foot aud u half from tip to tip
They are visitors occasionally to apart
ments, which they enter through the
open doors and windows. They are IN
canny looking intruders and are regard
ed as i'll omened. though not otherwise
Objectionable
No account Of Cuban reptiles would
be complete without some mention OK
the iguana. This is large green lizard,
arboreal in its habits, which lives on
fruits. II is extensively used as al ar
ticle Of food and has been declared pal
atable and nutritious. The alligator
and cayman are also frequently to be
met with in the rivers and deep lagoons
More than 200 species Of indigenous
birds, exclusive Of the domesticated
kind, are known, many Of them remark.
able for the richness Of their plumage.
OF migratory birds the ducks Of Florida,
or del norte, are the most numerous.
The indigenous huyuyo is miniature
Of the English duck and is Of splendid
plumage.
If there are but few obnoxious rep
tiles in Cuba. the lack 81 these is amply
compensated for by surprising mum
Der Of disagreeable insects Of various
kinds. The mosquitoes are large and
specially venolnous and obtrusiye, and
there are also irritating ''jiggers. ants,
wasps, midges and spiders rs large as
the crown Of "A mans hat. a member
of the bee family known as the "veg'
etable bee" is most remarkable in
sect. II is very much handicapped by
nature, for il has 10 carry an umbrella
shaped fungus Of the clavara tribe on
its back. The cucullo, monster FREELY,
emits bright streams Of light from two
eyes on his back and one in his breast.
Three Of these creatures inGlosed in a
glass would give sufficient light to IL
Illuminate moderate sized apartment.
The climate Of Cnba, considering j,
is in the tropics, is very tolorable, and
from November till May is quite ell
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

The ordinary seaman's respect fol
rank and station when not connected
with his beloved vessel is decidedly
meager. When the president Of the
United States visits one Of our men-of
war. he is received at the gangway by
the admiral, commanding officer and al
Of the officers of the ship, in full uni
form, the crew at quarters for inspec'
ton, the marine guard drawn up with
the band on the quarterback, the na'
tional flag is displayed at the main, the
drummer gives four ruffies, the band
plays the national air and salute Of
81 guns is fred. The same ceremony
also takes place on his leaving.
On one occasion the president visited
one of the ships informally, dispensing
with the salute and ceremony, when
one of the men rather Indignantly ask
ed another who that lubber was ON the
quarterback that didn't "douse his
peak" to the commodore.
"Choke your luff. will you," was
the reply. that's the president OF the
United States.
"Well, amt he got manners enough
to salute the quarterback, II he is?"
manners! What does he know about
manners? don't suppose he was ever
ont Of sight Of land in his life. "-"On
O Man-o war.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25
RECIPES.

BEEF AND POrATo HASH Chop fine
some cold beef and cold boiled potatoes,
one pint of each. Place frying-pan
with one tablespoonful Of butter or
drippings over the fire; add teaspoon
full OF finely chopped onion. Cook three
minutes; add the meat and potatoes,
one quarter Of teaspoonful OF pepper,
and salt to taste. Stir and cook five
minutes; add half a cupful OF boiling
water and stir and cook few minutes
longer, then serve. Ii the hash Is want
ed brown, let 1t remain on the stove
without stirring until brown on the I'M
der side, then turn 1t into hot dish In
the shape Of an omelet and serve.
HASH WITH PoACHED EGGs.-Chop
fine some lean corned beef and cold boil.
ed potatoes, one pint Of each. Cook one
medium-sized finely chopped onion In
one tablespoonful Of butter three minutes
without browning; add one tablespoon
full OF flour, stir and cook two minutes /;
add half pint Of stock, or boiling water
with little beef extract; stir and cook
few minutes; add the hash and con-
tiuue to stir and cook six minutes. Sea-
son with one-quarter OF teaspoOnful OF
pepper and salt to taste. Put the hash
on hot dish, smooth the top, and lay u
border of poached eggs around 1t. Serve
with buttered toast or hot cornbread or
biscuits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25
NOTICE.

y. NJ. SMALL 4 son. Bryant's Pond, Maine.
Boots and shoes. Dry Goods, Groceries. Furnish
inF Goods and Clothing Boots q Shoes Repairei
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

Many musicians who have kept their
pianos carefully closed when they should
be open have cause to lament over the
yellow KEYS of the instruments. 1t Is
much easier to lesve the instrument
open than to repair the damage done.
At the same time, dust Is Injurious to
the interior Of the piano, ana there are
many times when 1t Is best to keep 1t
closed. As rule, it ought to be open
the larger part of the time. On no &C
count should 1t be shut up close in a
dark room the greater part Of the time,
% the piano is in many country homes.
When the keys have once turned yellow,
they may be bleached by rubbing them
with powdered pumice-stone moistened
with water, and drawn up before a sun
ny window while the keys are still moist
and left In the strong light. The wood
work Of the piano should be carefully
covered. This Is slow process, aud
may need to be repeated several times
before the keys assume their original
color.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25
THINGS TO REMEMBER AT A WE'D

That the collation. should be ready to
serve AS soon as the ceremony is over
and the guests have been presented 10
the bride.
That the guests should not rush to the
dinipg-room as though there were but
ten minutes for refreshments and the
supply limited.
That it Is the duty Of the gentlemen
present 10 escort, without being asked,
the ladies 10 the dining-room, and to see
that they are served with what refresh
ments they desire.
That ladies' wear the SIN lrtest and
most dressy afternoon toilets ut morning
weddings, always keeping on their bon
nets and gloves, even 1t the breakfast.
That guests DO not linger In the din
ing-room when there are others waiting
To he served.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

Chronic Nasal Catarrh polsons every
breath that Is drawn into the lungs.
There Il procurable from any druggist
the remedy for the cure OF this trouble.
A small quantity Of Ely's Cream Balm
placed into the nostrils spreads over IN
innsmed and angry surface, relieving
Immediately the painful Inflammation,
clesnsee, heals and cures. A cold 10 the
bead vanishes Immediately. Sold BY
dSuGgists or viii b mailed for 20 cents
b. Ny BFothefss - wsrrsa 6trsst, New
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

The first line. nine letters. q species Of
wren.
The first space, ten letters bird which
subsists upon the insects caught while he
In on the wing.
The second line seven letserA very fa-
miliar little bird
The second space. four letters. noted
songster.
The third line. eight letters, a winter
bird.
The third space. four letters. bird now
extinct.
The fourth line, Ave letters. frequently
builds in an apple tree. - Is musical
The fourth space, six letters where 8
species Of lark builds its nest.
Each word commences with the letter
which begins the name OF the required
note.
The second measure: The fourth space,
1--WE letters. the king Of birds
The fourth line four letters, timid and
innocent bird
The third space, seven letters, bird
whose common note initiates the utter
ance of a certain animal
The third line, eight letters, bird OF
peculiar and delightful melody.
The second space, seven letters an
American ornithologist
The second line. ~ letters, species OF
thrust
The first space, five letters, comes from
the north In November 1t frequents pine
trees.
The first line. five letters. kind Of duck
The initials give an octave
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

The undersigned wishing 20 change their
business, offer their farm for sale. One Of TIE
best In the Town Of Paris. miles from Post
Office and Church. 4 miles from Depot. House
and Eli IN good repair, 100 foot Barn new years
ago. M modern appliances for dairy or stock.
all machine work on upland, plenty OF pasture
and woodland, also a very fine orchard OF lvcS
grated trees In bearing. ANY one wanting a
the subscribers.
A. 4 A. ID. ANDREWS,
North Paris, Ne.
VIII sell stock with farm wanted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25
A WOMAN WHO KNEW Hea BUSINESS

The men who come back from Santiago
tell great stories, and, sad 10 say, make
very serious complaints OF mismanage-
ment and neglect In that campaign.
They knew what It really meant when
food WAS wanting; they saw what were
the results OF confusion, unavoidable
perhaps, In the quartermasier's and medl.
cal departments, and OF the dearth OF all
means 10 make the wounded comforts
bic. They know who did well, and they
think they know who did badly, and
most OF them do not hesitate TO express
their opinions and beliefs. They are
generous In commentator as well MS
free with censure. One person whom
many OF them, especially many OF the
wounded, remember and speak OF, Is
Miss Barton. IL tell you," said a re-
turned newspaper correspondent, THAT
old girl knows her business. The way
she took hold was beautiful. When she
turned to after Siboncy and made Cruel
for the men 10 the hospital, she must
have saved many lives. Bacon and hard
tack are not just the food for wounded
men, or even for fever patients, but that
Is what they were getting when Miss
Barton turned up. She had been
through IL so often before that she knew
| just what TO do and how to go about it,"
Probably Miss Barton can endure be-
ing called "that old girl" BY observers
so appreciative AS this one.-Harper's
Bazaar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25
Growing Old.

He-Carrie, you don't seem to care
q much for me rs You did when we
81 ere first married.
She-As for that matter, l don't
think so much Of my hat as did when
| got it just before Easter.-Boston
Transcript
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25
Queer Things.

The farmer sows. and his wife sews
The farmers wife sews a cotton patch,
and this is more than the farmer himself
can do A farmer can dow and raise cane
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25
Collectors Advertisement Of Sale Of
Lands of NONRESIDENT Owners,
STATE OF MAINE.

Unpaid taxes on lands situated in the town OF
Paris In the County OF oxford, for the year
lsyT.
The following list OF taxes on real estate OF
Nonresident owners In th. town ~ Paris,
for the year isg1, committed 10 me for collection
for said town on the 9Th day of June, lss', re.
main unpaid and notice Il hereby given that "
said taxes Interest and charges are not pre-
viousy paid 20 much of the real estate taxed a. Is
sufficient AMI necessary 10 pay the amount que
therefor including interest and charges, viii DE
sold nc public auction nj the New Hal IN south
Paris Village. In said town. on the first Monday
OF December lser, at nine O'Clock a. NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

No a39. -Acrostical Decapitation:
K,ale 2 E-spy 8. Near l. Tear
8. Unit u. Cape. Z KNAPP s Y-awl
Primals-kentucky
No. 240.-A County Examination: l.
Alcorn TALL corn) 3. Amite Ia mite) &
Benton (bent on) L Jasper. 5. Lee
Qea). g. Warren Z. Wayne s. Prem
tiss ('prentioe). Q. Carroll (caroD. 10.
Holmes (homes)
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25
Little BitA

You're cutting a pretty wide swath, ,
said the rake Yes" responded the
scythe. with sigh, but 1t goes against
the grain. Brooklyn Life
Dear me, said the needle 20 the thread
as IL pushed its way into the heavy cloth,
II am anxious 10 get through with you. y
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

Deacon Peweer-"Don't see you at
church Of late, Mr.. Noddle." Noodle
No; the fact Is It cost me 30 much for
tickets to soclals and entertainments
that I've made up my mind that I'll have
to save my soul In some other way II l
want to keep my body alive few years
longer"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25
CUBA At SHORT RANGE.
History and Physical Features
of the Island.
r1REfLIEs THAT LIGHT A ROOM.
The Fauna. Flora and Climatic Condi-
tIons-Not Unhealthy u Due Regard
Were Paid TO Sanitary Laws-fiithy
Habits Cause Disease.

Cuba was discovered by Columbus
Oct. 90, 1902. He named it Juana. and
it was also called Fernandina, and
still later Santiago and Ave Maria
Alta y Omega, but its original Indian
name Of Cubican, or Cuba, has been
alone retained. In 1911 the island
was overrun by Diego velasquez with
a body Of Spanish troops and the
natives, unable to cope with the in
vaders. were quickly subdued. They
were reduced to slavery, and, though
at the time Of its discovery the island
had population Of over l, 200, 900, 80
cruelty were the inhabitants treated that
in 1858 there were but few left Peter
Martyr, an Italian geogmpher and his.
torian, that lived at the time, tells us
that some Spaniards made vow to
hang or burn - natives in honor OF
Christ and the IL apostles every morn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

Turned His Back: "That new boarder
is either married or widower." Daugh-
ter: "why, mamma, he says he's a
bachelor" Landlady: Don't you be-
lieve he IL. When he opens his pocket
book to pay his board he always turns
his back to me-"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

He: "Carrie! l saw you flirting with
Tom Sweetser last evening" She
swell Il wac all for your sake" He
''For my sakes How do you make that
out?" She: "You wanted me TO learn to
love you, and l was just practising on
Tom"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

at Was almost miracle. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me of terrible
breaking out all over the body. am
very grateful. Miss Julia Filbridge,
West Cornwell, Conn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25
M 2AA-Jumb1e,

fEach line Is "iumbied" by ITSELF
Blown be the secret that should not
Thy nation should not know Of one;
The town Of paddock you may gate
OF never n foe bu, the mouth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

Bearce 4 Horne. part OF Blake Farm, 200
Acres, Valued s3Io, e1S
Bray Brothers, part OF Bartlett Farm,
Range Is. Lott, 50 Acres, Naned $500, 70
Jackson, Lewis, Mckinney Farm. ~ Acres,
Valued sllC0, II -
Russell, Geo. ". o.. Pottle Land, Range /. Lot
q, 10 Acres, Valued eco, $50
October lIh. ls9s
CHANDLER GARLAND.
Collector OF Taxes Of the Town OF Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

What Is meant by the saying tina,
speech Is silver and silence Is golden,'
ut costs more To make man keep still
than To make him talk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25
Two Farms for sale.

NY home farm OF IS acres OF land, ~ In tillags
and the rest In wood and pasture. one OF the
pest pastures IN Paris. Good fair buildings
with good cellars under both A young orchard
OF 80 apple trees. ~ pear trees cultivated straw
berries and raspberries, grapes and plums. -
apple ciOns set four years ago bore some last
year and the orchard bore the odd year. -
cakes OF ice, - inches square, Is inches thick al
packed Maple orchard. Place cuts from - u
IS tons Of hay; have cut two crops on six
acres for two years. Flowing mostly done FOR
next year. Can now all but q little with .
machine. IL al level. school house on the farm
2l-2 miles from south Paris, IN Hall district
or win sell the A. T. Maxim place OF lsO acres
with lot OF wood and timber.
h. VI. PENLEY,
Box las. south Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

Algy: "You say she only partially re-
turned your affection?" "Clarence
l"Yes. She returned all the love letters,
but retained all the jewelry."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25
WANTED.

Man and wife, with small family II any, 10
take partial charge OF farm. Man must under
stand handling oxen and taking care of stock.
Apply at the premises. near oxford Depot
A. Il. RICHMOND,
Up. %. Address Welchville Maine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

Monarch over pain. Burns, cuts,
sprsins, stings. Instant relief. DR..
Thomas Eclectric Oil. At any drug
store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

No. Rhymed Transposition-
I lie between New York and Maine.
Bat change my order. contain
A Turkish ruler or perchance
Some southern fruit may meet your eaance
Or undrsin.,d cone OF marshy ground
Or sign Of happiness be found
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

Experience teaches the value Of
Hoods Ssrsaparills. 1t ia constantly
accomplishing wonderful cures and peo-
pie In all sections take 1t, knowing It
will do them good.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25
he BEATS THEM AL

Hobson-I noticed that reporter has
just written over 400 words 10 minute.
Robson-Yes; but he's nothing to be
compared with the actor who writes q
letter on the etage.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

Quite Another Question. ~ could die
for yoa!r he exclaimed passionstely.
"Of course" she replied. "But would
your Some girls are so practical and
prosaic.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25

A boon to travelses. DR.. Fowler's
Extract Of Wild Strawberry. Cures
dysentery, diarrh0a, seAalcknees, nau-
-. Pleasant - take. Ases promptly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-25
Key to the Puxxler.

No 234 Riddle: The horse.
No 2S5-Charade: Bobolink
No 236 illustrated Primal Acrostic:
lnitials-Drake | Davits ? Rudder
3 Anchor Knots b. Epaulet.
No 237 Numerical Enigma: Present
No 23S United Squares: