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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02
olae EFFecTs OF solitaire.
THE SEDUCTIVE GAME RUINED rms

Patrolman Cars beat took In the rail-
way tracks and the strip Of beach near
the foot Of Georgia Street, 20 one morn
Ing recently about s O'Clock he walled
down In that region to hear the waves
wash up on the sand and sec that such
freight cars 40 stood about wore not be-
Ing looted. All was we'll. But 70 reassure
himself be walked between two strings
OF cars. Az be drew alongside one he
Was surprised 70 zee . faint light shining
through the door, which was partly
open. He tiptoed to tho door and peered
In.
Sitting on the door near one end OF the
car, bis legs crossed, was bearded man.
On the door two feet In front OF him
WAS tallow candle, shedding the best
light Il could. Directly In front Of him
were three rows Of cards, and In his
hands were several more cards. His hair
was long and Il dangled down to bis
eyebrows. His beard was red, sprinkled
with gray. He seemed wrapped In the
profoundest thought. Exterior noises
did not disturb him. He played on,
slowly and deliberately. He was play
Ing solitaire.
Patrolman Carr watched In silence
several moments. At length he pushed
the door wide open and crAwled into the
car. The stranger looked up for an In.
slant, but went on with his play.
"What's the trouble here?n
"Just walt few minutes, won't your
returned the elderly man, keeping his
gaze on the cards.
Carr paused to smile at the mans pre-
sumption.
"Iknow what you are" the stranger
said; "you're q policeman and-jsck.
that's 1t, now queen, aha II cay you're
y policeman and you're after me, and
seven, eight, good!-I say after me and
I'll go"
"How long have you been crazyS" In
terjected Carr.
"Not at all, air, but you see this soil.
taire's great gsme-now q lO-thAts It
and once you're interested Ia Il, well,
It's bad hablt-there's an ace"
"Are you nearly through"
Through In q minute. Now, please
don't disturb me. II looks ~ though
It's coming out this time-now . king,
ha-a-you know . man can play this
wears, and--but, walt minute now and
Ill be right through"
Carr stood Idly by. The stranger
slowly deposited several small heaps; at
length paused, scowled, gathered up all
the cards In sight and arose.
"All ready" he said, stepping beside
the officer. "l'm at your pleasure. The
thing fooled me. How long will get:'
"Perhaps i've days, and perhaps i've
months"
swell, eitherll do"
At the station house the prisoner said
he was william FrAwley, once OF Balti-
more, but more recently OF the world at
large. He admitted he WAS tramp and
ssid be owed his downfall to the game
Of solitaire. He had played II so much
that he had failed In business and lost .
job. Finally he took to the road and now
ne has all the time he wants TO play the
game. He was sent TO the penitenttary
that same day for Ave days on charge
OF being tramp.-Buffalo Express.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02
THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF
CONTROL.

Among the minor virtues probably
the hAbit Of self-cOntrol 10 speech holds
the most important place In the life Of Z
woman. The requirement Of this habit
mast begin early or it will never b 1T
tained save With great dificulty. IL
must b formed In girlho0d II Il 10 not
we'll started IN childhood. have seen
tho happiness Of many fair life ruined
BY the want Of power 70 suppress the
word Of bitterness, contempt and sneer,
even under what might b called s.reA.
sonable provocation." There are timee
whsn oae's ooly d1ty = % keep ftQm
tnlk1ng.-WomAn's Ho0e Ooopontoo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

Mamma" said Sammy. that il .
beautiful field"
Eyes. Sammy. it's very beautiful"
ut Is a very old field. amt itr'
Its probably quite an old field"
''Can you tell why I know it's older
than you aref"--New York Journal
No. 268.-A Reading Junble.
Allis no T 20 L ID II atgl lite r 8.
Lit lele akss in X 8 X eats LIP 8.
Thech Disfat hero fthema n.
Has Tema Keswa St Il.
No. 281.-A CAarade.
Ny FIRST an early navigator known
To have q crew Of family connections:
Also a beastly cargo. l must own.
And his descendants all have dark com.
piexions.
My SECOND Is a word that signifies I'M
true.
Sometimes a comic sort Of allegation.
So. too. Is called jeer or fling at you
Or any sneering sort Of allegation.
NY WHOLE hangs from my neighbour
fruit trees old.
One decks the corner Of my sick friends
chamber.
While mine swings In the sun or moon.
light clear
Co the piazza where the thick vines
Chamber.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES.
II . voman's dress b suddenly snvel-
oped In flames, instead Of running 70
her, or out Of the house, speak distinct
ly and commandingly: Lille down and
roll over" Meanwhile, rip up the car.
pet, or drag Oh . bed-blanket, throw Il
over the person, and then proceed 70
wrap her up closely In Il; this 10 more
certain and speedy cxtinguisher than
water, d moro accessible, and entirely
safe 10 tho person giving AID.
II man faints away, intcad OF yell-
ing out like savage, or running TO lit
him up, lay him at full length on bis
back on the door, loosen the clothing,
push the crowd away 20 - to allow the
air TO reach him, and let him alone.
Dsshipg water over person 10 . simple
fainting at IL . barbarity, and soils the
clothing unnecessarily. The philosophy
Of fsinting ft 10, the heart falls 70 send
the proper supply OF blood TO the brain |;
II the person Il erect, that blood has to
be thrown up hill, but II lying down, Il
has to be projected horizontally, which
requires less power.
II . person swallows q poison, DELHI
erately or by chance, instead Of break
ing out 10 multitudinous and incoherent
EXPLANATIONS, dispatch some one for .
doctor; meanwhile, van to the kitchen,
get half q glass OF water 10 anything
that IL handy, put into II . teaspoonful
of salt, and - much ground mustard,
stir II al instant, catch . drm hold OF
the persons nose, the mouth will soon
fiy open. then down with the mixture,
and In second or two up will come the
poison. This will answer In larger
number Of cases than any other. II by
this time the physician has not arrived,
make the patient swallow the white OF
an egg, followed by q cup Of strong cof-
fee, because these nullify larger num-
Der of poisons than any other accessible
articles a. antidotes for any poison re-
naming In the stomach.
II a limb or other part Of the body 10
severely cut, and the blood comes out BY
spurts or jerks, per salfem, ~ the doc
tors say, be In hurry, or the man will
be dead In Ave minutes; there ID no time
to talk or send for physician; say
nothing, out with your handkerchief,
throw Il around the limb, tie the two
ends together, put = stick through them,
twist Il around, tighter and tighter,
until the blood ceases to how. But
stop, It does no good. Why: Because
only 3 severed artery throws out blood
10 jets, and the arteries get their blood
from the heart; hence TO stop the flow,
the remedy must be applied between the
heart and the wounded spot-in other
words, above the wound. II vein had
been severed the blood would have flow
ed In 4 regular stream, and slowly; and,
on the other hand, the tie should be
applied below the wound, on the other
side Of the wound from the heart, be
cause the blood In the veins lows toward
the heart, and there II no need OF such
great hurry.-Nstional Educator.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

Health and Automobilism. Patient
Your own health seems to be very much
improved Of late, doctor. Doctor-Yes,
l sold my horse and carriage and bought
IN automobile recently. Patient-Ah
You attribute your Improvement to thati
Doctor-Yes; the walking has done me
good.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

Subsequent Reflection. "Oh, what q
beautiful water-lily" No sooner had
the maiden uttered these words than
Archie Sixcap resolutely waded out
after It. He sank In mud up to his waist
at once. But he didn't get the lily. IL
vas still yards away from him, and 10
deeper mud. "Fools rush in," he NUT
tered savsgely to himself, - he turned
and began sloping his way back TO the
shore, "where angels have too darned
much sense to tread!"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02
Lisusc usus.

TO produce liquid glue which VIII
keep for years break pieces Of glue and
place In q bottle with some whisky,
cork tightly and set aside for a few
days. This should be ready for use
without the application Of heat, except
In very cold weather. when the bottle
should be placed In hot water for few
minutes before using the glue.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02
po,,,es P.r.srsphs.

You can't judge a mans character BY
his acts In public.
Love may be blind. but the girls little
brother sees things.
Some men are born great. some achieve
greatness and some are n &.
You can always tell by the way a girl
smiles to herself whether she Is in love.
Much OF his satanical majesty's sue
cess Is due TO the fact that be never pro
crastinateS
II man Is In love with woman,
there Is nothing on earth that he isn't
willing 20 promise her.
The goodness Of gold Is tried by FIRE,
the goodness OF women by gold and the
goodness Of man by woman.-Chieago
News
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

A New Trick. Old Fogy Proprietor
why did you treat that shabbily
dressed woman so coolly? Sharp Clerk
You noticed sold to her, didn't you?
Proprietor-Yes. Clerk-And the arti-
Gle didn't really suit her. Proprietor
noticed that. Clerk-She bought 1t be-
cause she thought thought she could
not afford to.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

OF the track means great disaster
when spilled to fast express train. II
Il just as bad when II refers to disorder
I'd blood or deranged stomach. Hoods
Sarsspsrills put the wheels back on the
track be curing the trou bles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

Corrected. City Editor-Evidently
YOU didn't get q very close view Of
Nookash's summer place. Reporter
Not very close. Why? City Editor
You refer to Il ss magnificent marble
pile, whereas It's Il frame house. Re-
porter-Is itY Just cross out marble
then and insert wood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

Not 40 He Understood It. ibid my
uncle die natural desth?' inquired the
man from the East who had come to look
after the property. mot exactly" re
piled the bilious looking man, steadying
himself - another 6t Of the ague took
him. HE died most unnatural death,
cir, fur this locality. He died Of old
are"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

All who suffer from piles will be glad
to learn that DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Sslve will give them instant and perma-
nent relief. It will cure eczema and oil
skin diseases. Beware Of counterfeits.
r. A. Shurtleff q Co., South Paris, VIII
hanson q Kimball.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02
No. aes.-Deheaaed words.

/. am Zulu war weapon. Behead
me. and am q fruit: again, and am
part OF the head.
2. am to leave. Behead me, and l
am a verb; again. and l am another
verb.
g. ] am seen everywhere. Behead me.
and am a step: again. and am 4 sin.
gle point on n card or die.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

~You must not think. young mar"
said the corn fed philosopher. that Z
young woman doesn't know anything
just because she has q habit Of asking
foolish questions that give you
chance 10 impart Information with 9
eupeeiee aiE.s-IndiaaapoHs pfses.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

His Age. "Are you old enough to
voter asked the Tourist In North Caro-
lima. ~ dunno erztckly what my age
Is, boss" replied the colored man. "But
kin tell you dis. l sllus was old
enough to know better dan to try to
vote"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

Ivy poisoning. poison wounds, and all
other accidental injuries may be quickly
cured bv using Dewitt's Witch Hazel
Sslve. II IL slso certain cure for piles
and skin diseases. Take no other. +.
A. Shurtleff & Co., South Paris, William
son & kimbsll.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

Rev John Reid, Jr., Of Great Falls,
Mont, recommended Ely's Cream Balm
to mo. can emphasize hls statement :
at Il positive cure for catarrh II used
% directed. Rev. Francis W. Poole,
Pastor Central Prss. Church, Helena,
Mont
After using Ely'a Cream Balm six
weeks believe mysslf, cured Of catarrb.
|oseph Stewart, Grand Ave, Buffalo,
N. Y.
The Balm does not initiate or cause
snessing. Sold b druggises q g -.
or nailed b MY Broth6fI, % Wsyroa
Dtyeok New Yegk
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

Boy (who has lost his way)-l say.
mister, how far IL II TO Csmptown Greek ?
Man (surlily)-Find out. l Amt no city
directory. Boy with acute emphasis)-
No, you Amt. You're q volume on
good manners, YOU are.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

His Liberal Policy. ~ believe In tax.
ing some things for granted" "Yee,
when you lent me the novel you said
was so delightful, l noticed the leaves
were not cut"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

Mother-Tommy, what makes you so
later Tommy-Hsd some words with
the teacher, and she kept me In after
school. Mother-You had words with
the teacher. Tommy-Yes, mother.
couldn't spell EN-.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

sit vas almost miracle. Bsrdock
Blood Bitters cured me Of Q terrible
breaking out al over the bodv. am
very Gratsful." Mis- Julia Filbridee.
West Cornell, Conn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02
YOU WILL NEVER BE SORRY
For living Il white life.

you WILL NEVER BE SORRY
For living white life.
For doing your level best.
For your faith 10 humanity.
For being kind to the poor.
For looking before leaping.
For hearing before judging.
For being candid and frank.
For thinking before speaking.
For harboring clean thoughts.
For discounting the tale bearer.
For being loyal to the preacher.
For standing by your principles.
For stopping your ears to gossip.
For asking pardon when In error.
For the influence Of high motives.
For being as courteous ~ duke.
For bridling slsuderous tongue.
For being generous with an enemy.
For being square In business deals.
For sympathizing with the oppressed.
For giving an unfortunate fellow lift
For being patient with cranky neigh
bors.
For promptness In keeping your
promises.
For the money you have given TO mis-
sions.
For putting the beat possible construc-
ton upon the doings Of others.-The
Church Advocate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

His Reason. Costigan-Casey hozn't
drank dhrop since he took out the acci-
dent policy. Cassidy-whoy? Costigan
He SEE he's noticed thot it's always
sober men thot gifts hurted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

Obliging. First Trsveller-Can we
have beds here tonight? Obliging
Hostess--Oh, yes, sir. First Traveller
Have you-er-any-er-insects 10 the
house? Obliging Hostess-No, sir. Bot
we can get you some!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02
No. 2IO.-Penny Wise.

One cen, Is the coin required for study.
By examining IL you may find, among
other things. the following:
!. A reward Of victory.
2. An article OF defense.
3. A girls delight.
4. Part of book.
3. Pleasant tokens from absent friends.
q. A beverage.
:. Weapons OF defense.
8. A messenger.
Q. A necessity for teacher.
10. Best place in the spelling class.
IL. What a skilled oarsman does with
his oars.
L.. An early settler.
IL. A fruit.
IA. A geographical division.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

A boon to travellers. DR.. Fowier's
Extract Of Wild Strawberry. Cures
dysentery, diarrbea, seasickness. nau-
sea. Pleasant to take. Acts promptly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

Only one remedy In the world that
will at once stop itchiness OF the skin In
any part Of the body. Doan's Ointment.
At any drug store, 30 cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

Monarch over pain. Burns, cuts,
sprsins, stiDgs. Instant relief. DIR.
Thomas Eclectric Oil. At any drug
store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02
Eoaa Eap ReAeetiou-

flood for reflection" observed the os-
trich. with a certain rude wit as he swal-
lowed the fragments Of the mirror.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

Sick headache Is cured by Hoods
Pills. % cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02
yo. 280.-DianonA.

l. In pool. 2 An animal. 3. A weight.
4. 4 small umbrella. s. Having a good
taste" O. a plaything" !. In pool
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

Ne. 4el.-WsFdasking.
I. A vowel. 2. A proposition. 8. An
action necessary for the support Of life.
4. A cardinal point 8 A word which In
dicates rank. Q. A large fortified dwell
ing. I. A province In Spain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

A Cautious Reply. az xcuse Ne, bat
didn't / meet you In Chicago some tme
asor' mot unlsss I vas tAsrs - ths
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

The Tore della Fame, or Tower OF
Famine. was noted for its grewsome
history. 1t once stood in Pisa. Italy.
but there are now no traces OF II.
Count Ugolino della Gherardscha. whom
Dante immortalized, was the head OF
the Guelphs, and because Of his tyran-
ny and accredited attempts to place
his country In bondage he was antag-
onized and finally conquered by the
chief Of the Ghibellines, who imprison-
ed him. with his two sons and two
grandsons, in this tower. the slow
method of starvation being employed
a. the manner Of their death. The
door Of the tower was locked and the
keys thrown into the Arno.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02
uexican TAeeter Rtiauette,

In q Mexican theater women always
60 bareheaded and the men wear their
hats all the time the curtain Is closed.
During the performance they remove
them.
Frequently men rise In their seats
and sweep the tiers Of boxes with
large glasses. It Is considered some
thing of an honor to have the glasses
Of q swell below leveled at your box.
Smoking Is permitted IN all theaters.
City Of Mexico Correspondence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

Pyny-Pectoral soothes Sore Lungs
and makes tender throsts we'll and strong
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02
No. 1.I.-A. AGED Pur.ie.

No. 271.-An Aged Puss1e.
1. The best age for all?
2 The age we'd refused
8. The age lovers choose?
4. The age an Engiishman enjoys?
5. The age for the farmert
Q. The age for the thief?
Z. The age Of the Indian?
8. The age OF the battlefield?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02
HONENAKRRS COLUMN.
waAr To 10 m enence Ncles

g :ss 6 ,ss:ss e E: ~
OcLUu. OxSord DenocsaA PAx1s. Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

The staunch and elegant stsamers, "Gov
Franklin Wharf, Portland. and India Wharf
Boston, Ut 100 p. n, daily. Sundays excepted
These steamer meet every demand Of modern
steamship service In safety, speed, comfort and
Through tickets for Providence, Lowell,
Worcester, New York, etc.
J. =. LIsCOAB. General Manager.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02

BkkcnAxs PnLs-no equal for Constipation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-02
STATE OF MAINE.

90 y
Paris. Sept 8, leo.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-01-19
SUNDAYS FIRE.
Stock of A. CARRIER Badly Damaged
by the Flames.
Loss Fully Covered by Insurance, SIS, SOC
Being Carried on the stock.

Sunday even ing about 6:30 o'clock
fire was discovered in the dry goods
store of A. CARRIER, in the South east
corner of the square. The fire when
first discovered was in the rear part of
the first floor. The fremen soon had
this under control, when flames were
found issuing from room on the second
floor The fire was finally extinguished
after the building and contents had been
damaged to considerable extent by the
flames and water.
The Origin of the fire is not known.
Had it not been discovered and extin-.
guished when it was this would have
doubtless resulted in most disastrous
conflagration.
Garber's loss is fully covered by in
surance, his stock being insured for
$500, as.follows: $1,000 in the Royal
Exchange and S1,500 in the North
british, with Gordon & Rutledge,
agents; 81, 800 in the Commercial Union
and 81 900 in the Firemen's Fund, with
Nicholson & Son, agents; 81 800 in the
Continental and $1,000 in the Phoenix,
with Frierson & Tucker, agents.
The building, which is the property of
Mrs. Sallie Dobbins, was damaged to
the extent of several hundred dollars,
and was insured for $1,000 with Gordon
& Rutledge.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-01-19
4 HAUNTED MANSION.
The secret of Glamis Castle, Where Mac
beth Mur derCd Duncan.

The secret of GIamis Castle, Where Mac.
beth Murdered Duncan.
"The Old manor houses and castles
throughout England," saId Joseph
Ferris of Boston yesterday, have
lnnumerable stories of ghosts, which
the old colored 'mamnles' used to
call 'hants,' attached tN them. Tue
most famous Of them all is, perhaps,
the,One connected with Glamis castle,
the cOuLtry seat of the E lrl OF
StrathmOre, in FOrfarshire. Ihi5 Is
the most ancient inhabited castle in
scotland, although, of course, little
Of the original structure still sur
vlvts. 1t has here that Macbegh,
one of the minor Kings OF Scotland,
murdered Duncan, and The primer
pal scenes of Snakespeare's Mac
Deth are laid within and without
the castle walls. 1t came into the
hands of the Lyon family, the pres
ent owners, about 1871, and from
then on a long series of tragedies
marked the progress of that family.
the ghost tnat hovors about
Glamis is mysterious one, and the
exact character Of the manifestation
lie little known, but the point that
makes it of thrilling public interest
Is the well known fact that there Is
family secretin the Lyon family,
which only'three living people share
at the same time-the holder of the
title, the neir apparent, II he has
attained his majority, and the factor
of the estate. why the latter anares
In the secret is not the least part OF
the mystery. Ga the day before the
| heir apparent attalns his twenty
first birthday Cor II the then Earl Oe
sonless, the heir pl lesumptive) he is
sOlemnly initiated into the mystery.
The opening of some hidden room or
passage is connected with this inlLia-
tIon, and this has gwen rise to a
legend in Scotland that cer-
tain Earl Beardie of past times play
ed a game of cards with the uevll
'lu propria PERSONA lost the gam
ana his soul at the same time, and
the sealed chamber in CLAIMS is the
one wherein the game was played,
This is only Ole of many stories
which purport to account for the
mystery.
LAS generation after generation
has been initiated into the dread
secret it las become widely known
and advertised, and 1t is SAID III
England that more than one of the
heirs, when on the eve of coming ot
age, has promised his friends and
cronies to reveal the mystery, but
90 far no such promise has ever boel
kept, nor has any factor of the house
ever proved false To the trust reposed
IN hlm. New York Tribune.