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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11
HOME LIFE ON THE WANE.
English Hostesses Accused Of Being
Perpetual Gadabouts.

Slowly. hut surely, the pride the
English bostesses took In their home,
in their reputation for hospitality and
In their ability to plan pleasant little
entertainments for their friends Is pass
Ing away. The smart young hostess no
longer cares 10 welcome her guests
among her Lares and Penates; II is no
longer her earnest desire To display her
housewtfely genius; no longer her am
bltion TO shine as clever little wom-
an who so thoroughly understands just
what every one likes"
There are too many irons In society's
fire TO look after nowadays for her to
fritter away time In this fashion. More
over. people want incessant novelty;
they are bored with even good menus.
they tire OF certain surroundings. they
must have everything n little In ad-
vance. and as little as possible like any
thing that obtained a decade, 10 say
nothing OF two decades, ago. Thus IL
Is we rush with our friends In unhOme-
like fashion from restaurant 10 restau-
rant. like bona fde travellers; thus IL Is
we Inhospitably. one might almost ven
ture to say meanly, ask our friends 10
share expenses with us in the little
pleasures we should once have offered
them. The commercial spirit is indeed
rampant In us In this advanced age.
One almost breads TO think what next
must be sacrificed TO Il and what Will
be the home life and the English house
mother OF the next generation.-Ladies'
Pictorial.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11
fro BIZ coNrNUEp.l
When You Buy D0liies.

A father was commissioned by his
small daughter to buy dozen little
bisque dolls. Her instructions were so
many and so detailed that the father
found himself hesitating TO perform
the commission.
"See here. Ethel" he said at last.
"Tm afraid I'll make some awful mis-
take. Don't you think you'd better
walt until your cold Is better. and then
you can 60 into town some day with
mamma and pick out the doll babies
for yourselfY'
"Oh. no. papa" cried Ethel. II do so
want them right of. And. papa. III
tell you how to choose them. Just pick
each one up and look straight into Its
eyes, and II II looks at you as II II
really and truly loved you. why. you
buy it."-New York Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11
Fa, IN. Foe Of con.ump,iou.

Consumption Is most prevalent
among those who are stinted or who
stint themselves In the use OF fat
food1. Everybody has learned and en-
ployed the knowledge, usually when 10
Is too late, that cod liver oil is good
for consumption. Few seem 20 have
learned that food OF the same char
acter suitable for the table Is prevent
i've OF consumption. In the whole
course OF my professional observation,
covering a period Of nearly co years,
have known but rarely family or an
Individual that was brought up on
liberal supply Of butter and bacon who
became tubeyculous. Moreover, such
food fortiiies the system against other
diseases as well as consumption. IL
establishes stamlna--Dr. Bell In the
Sanltarium.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11
THIS is A MANS METHOD.
His Way Of Making . Carpet Bar
gain while Uts Wife Was Away.

gain W nile Ills vic "hs h"ay.
81 want both my upper and lower
halls recarpeted." was the remark
Charles j. Jones of East Walnut Hills
made to a well known carpet man.
"And I'm going TO move out OF the
house until you finish the work! III
leave the choice and color TO you!
My wife Is out OF town, you see, and
want TO surprise her upon her return.
There Is only one condition to this bar
gain-I must ask you. rs we are old
friends, TO give me a small figure IN the
carpet"
"All rightr said the carpet man.
And Charles Jones staid away from
home for two days, while the carpet
mans hirelings banged away with their
hammers. and he Rugged himself as he
thought Of the surprise that was In
store for his wife when she returned.
Last Thursday the carpet man called
Jones up by telephone and announced
that the carpet was laid
"It's dark greenr' said the carpet
man.
I'm glad Of thatr answered Jones.
"And as small a figure as Is consist
ent with the carpetP roared the carpet
man.
"Pm gladder than eyerv' said Jones.
That evening he visited his home and
was satisfied that the carpet was a
peach. The next morning he met the
carpet man.
How much do owe your inquired
Jones.
ut Is $685." said the carpet dealer.
"whatr' yelled Jones. where's
the small figure you and agreed onY
why. on the border OF the carpet"
said the amazed dealer. "It's a morning
glory vine with pink and white flowers!
You've got bargain at that hgure!'-
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11
ROYAL s:;':s ss*Sts
~ ADScaU1rN PURE
Mikes the food more delicious and wholesome

messages nor tie replies they elected.
He was playing deeply dangerous
game. Detection meant ruin. disgrace
and possibly condign punishment at
the hands Of the law.
Although IN receipt OF q handsome
stipend from John Draper. he was not
content. His was one Of those devious
and deceitful natures that prefer q
crooked road and a subterfuge 10 d.
rect psth and complete candor. He
was a gambler from choice. not from
necessity. and scrupled not to avail
himself OF the inside" information
which II was 80 easy for one In his po-
sition to obtain and to use surrepu-
tiousIy. But be ionged for a larger
sphere where be could handle and
gamble with millions instead Of with
thousands.
About six months before this story
opens what Filley vulgarly called a
"snap" presented itself. A quarter In
terest In a stockbrokerage house was
going begging. being offered for sale
very cheaply. Yet the sum required
was greatly beyond his means. but he
resolved to make q blur and capture
the prize. Falsely representing to the
members Of the nrm In question that
John Draper was his 'backer." he pur-
chased the retiring partners interest.
paying $4,000 down. raising the mon
ey with notes for the amount at six
months. drawn by himself and pur-
porting to bear the Endorsement OF
John Draper. With the name Of the
great lnancier on their backs these
notes were regarded on "the street" as
"gilt edged paper" and Filley bad no
trouble In getting them discounted.
But the Endorsements were skillfully
forged. and Reuben K. Filley was the
forger!
NO announcement Of his partnership
IN the new Grm was 10 be made. at FL
ley's request. for six months. Every
thing was booming In the stock mar
ket. and by the end OF the term he con-
tidentiy hoped that his half yearly
share Of the profits would be enough
or nearly enough TO enable him to take
up the notes when they fell due. Fall
ing this they would be presented to
their indorser for payment, and the
forgery would be discovered. or course
II was imperative that he be on the
spot to keep the wires from sagging.'
Judge then OF bis dlsmay when In
formed by John Draper that he was to
accompany him TO Denver. In one way
the trip was fortuItous. as It would
take his employer out Of New York at
q critical time. In SIX days the forged
paper would mature and. even allow
Ing for the usual three days OF grace
customary NJ thar time. would be pre-.
sented for payment before the date set
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11

ested In his highly colored adventures
and Joined In his banter. But II he
could have heard her confidential com.
ment 10 Madge when the two were
alone he would not have felt 80 elated.
THAT man leaves bad taste In ones
mouth" she said. Wherein she but
voiced Chester's private opinion. which
was that Reuben did not ring true"
The day wore on. The thrilling A.
cent OF the Alleghanies was breasted
and the summit crossed ere nightfaL
Then came the long descent TO the Ohio
valley. and while the party was as
breakfast the next morning the train
rolis6 into indianapolis. While the en-.
gines were being changed every one
aiighred for stroll Draper and Miss
Granniss led the way. then followed
Chester and Madge. 90 that Filley was
left to swear under his yellow beard
and be amia bic to Mrs. Bradley Hurst
The astutr woman Of the world saw
through his discontinue and took an
especial delight In OBTAINING him at her
side. no tha, he bad no speech with
Florence. and the situation was I'm.
changed when once more the limited
took up the route for 81. Louis over the
vapdaiia
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11
OLA SIMMER TOURISTS.

Never before In the history OF our
state hss there been such u volume OF
summer travel as that OF the present
season. More and more are these tour
ists erowding back into the interior ana
swsy from the fashionable resorts. This
does not indicate sny loss OF trade TO
such places as Old Orchard and Bar
Harbor; on the contrary these places
have hsd more guests than they could
well handle. Ii simply means that 3
new class of visitors are coming VINO
prefer the back towns and out-of-the-way
olsces where there is greater quiet and
more rural nature. This Is the great
opportunity for our farmers. Eseh com.
ing year will bring larger volume OF
this custom. and wherever these people
can be accommodated they will 60.
Maine Is 70 be the great summer rescr'
OF America in the future, and our farm,
ing populSrion will receive their luil
share OF this business. When Thoreau
the hermit of Walden, wrote about tns
beauties and attractions OF the MAINE
woods he little dreamed OF the impor
lance and magnitude OF the ousioes:
which his words would develop. leal
oy wear these throngs become isrgei
and we have only to enlarge our facilities
In caring for them TO make them sourc'
of neyer-ending wealth. Who says INA
IN. old Pine Tree State has not got
brilliant future:-Lewiston Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11
STATE OF MAINE.

COUNTY or ONFORD, -: -,
b0ari % County Commissioners, Way sesss""'
800, held by adjoarnment, Aug IA. lso,
UPON the foregoing petition, satistastoIy
evidence having been received that the petluya.
en- are responsibas, and that inquiry INTO sae
merits % their Application IL exPedient. ~ -
ORDEkED that The County Commissioner moe'
a the Old Town Hoase at kumroru Sens1.'
on TUESDAY Oct III, lsec, at nine OF the ctosA. a
". and thence proceed 10 view tnS r 49,
mentioned In said petition immeusss ..t
which view. a hearing OF the Psf,les
their witnesses will be had AZ some eohNenases
pace In the vicinity, and such other messSae e,
tAken In the premises A. the Commissioner sas
jEise proper And 10 IL further OkpkksD, .' snss
a0ssce Of the tine, place and purpose OF INC SVa IN
missiOners' meeting aforesaid De gwen ~ -.
persons and corporations Interested. ~ Gsusans
aSested copies OF said petition and OF tins orusa
nereon 20 be served upon the Slefk "a -
Town OF Rumfori. atoresald. IN said Counsy, az. az.
Also posted up In three public places IN ssa - ~.
And published three weeks suceesssse.y ~ suc =.
lord Democrat newspaper pr,nteu AZ III ~
said County Of Oxford, the first OF ssiu peo..
cations, and each OF the other nooees, ~
oe made served and posted, sc east MN.
days before said sime OF meeting, 20 the enc snes
Al persons and corporations msy tnen xne W.
appear and shew cause. II any sney nave. - ~
ne prayer Of said petitioners snoun nos W
granted
ARTIST CHARLES =. WHITMAN. Cerk.
true copy Of said Position and orasr "
Arrsr srScHARLKs =. WHITMAN. Cixk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11
Rememhered Too Iafe

Speaking of the queer doings OF alb
sentminded people. the following anec-
dote is related by the London Globe:
"a very irritable man left his house
one morning to attend a race meeting
some distance of. In order that he
might have enough money to pay bis
hotel bill he tied a sovereign In the
corner OF his handkerchief. In the
train he drew his handkerchief from
his pocket and noticed the knot In the
corner. Now he said to himself, what
was II wished TO remember Much
thought failed to enlighten him upon
the point. and at last. in fiji Of passion
he hurled the handkerchief out OF the
window. Then be remembered"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11

for bis return But there was also the
general risk OF something going wrong
al such tickllsh time. Hence FIlley's
determination TO quit the car party on
the first plausible pretext so as to has
ten back TO New York. take up his
profits. redeem. destroy or renew the
forged notes and thus protect his im-
periled Interests.
Once over this sti,e. he told himself.
he could snap his fingers at John Ora.
per and as a member OF an old and hon
ored tirm enter the lists with him Tor
the hand and fortune Of Miss Gran
nisa
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11

'Tf I was a baldheaded man I would
get me an Office on one OF the upper
floors Of the tallest skyscraper In
town." remarked an attorney. why?
Because I'd never have to brush fly
from my hairless pate. Flies stay near
the ground. seldom getting more than
80 or 40 feet above IT. The only fies
you get in skyscraper are the ones
that stray up through the Interior OF
the building. aud they are mighty few.
You will find them on the lower floors,
hut Just keep your eyes open when you
are In high buildings. you'll see mighty
few OF the little pests above the third
or fourth Hoors."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11
MEADOW NAV

Our farmers who are so fortunate as
to have meadow or marsh lands are to
be congratulated this year. While this
kind Of hay Is not the best for stock IL
eau be made great aid In helping TO
spin out the better upland quality.
When meadow hay Is salted in the NOV
the young cattle will eat IL very readily,
aud on the whole do fairly well on this
diet alone. AZ any rate IL Is valuable
aid in seasons like the present W hen the
better grades are scarce and prices are
ruling high. Farmers who have low
land Of this kind should see to II that
the crop Of grass Is harvested every
yesr, as it makes splendid bedding and
mulching for fruit trees when not want
ed for feeding purposes.-Lewiston
Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11

The extraordinary capacity and orgsni-
zation Of the Union Stock Yards, CHI
cago, were never better demonstrated
than by a circumstance which occurred
the other day. A cablegram from Port
Arthur, China, from the Russian authori-
ties was received by q. +. Swift 8 Co.,
reading as follows: "when can you send
five cars bsrreled beef and pork?' A
few minutes later the follow cable
gram was sent in return: "Five Cars
oarreled beef and pork nov on the way
And the same day came Nm imperative
order from Japan to Libby, Mcneil &
Libby for five cars of canned roasts,
soups and corned beef, all OF which were
started on their journey to the Orient
that same night.-Msine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11
Applying the Rule.

After Sunday school little Ned and
his younger cousin, Horton, were per-
mitted TO play In the yard on condi-
ton that they would be very good and
quiet They had not been out long
when Ned's mother heard loud
screams. Upon investigating the
cause she found her small son sitting
on his cousin. pounding him vigorously
In spite of Horizons pitiful walls.
"well. mamma" Ned exclaimed, Il
waited to teach him the golden rule,
and he said he wouldn't learn it,
Detroit Free Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11

~ - WI kaiu 1AaJ
the daily papers Of the
United States. from Maine
to California. from the
great lakes to the gulf. contained q
momentous news dispatch. II was set
forth with all the bold and vivid insist
ence Of black scare heads" and pun
gent headlines.
Some time during the previous night
part OF a limited express train on one
OF our great western trunk lines had
disappeared without leaving a trace
behind either Of coaches or passengers!
The occurrence was absolutely with
out parallel In the annals Of railroad.
Ing. and the tragic import Of the Incl.
dent was intensified when II became
known that the living freight OF the
lost cars included a well known and
popular railroad magnate and dnancier
Of national reputation with a party OF
friends. among the latter some women
Of wealth and social prominence.
Their complete vanishment could not
have been more mysterious and puz-
sling had coaches and passengers been
sunk fathoms deep In some dark and
silent pool or engulfed In bot,omless
canyon. Not trace was left. not 4
clew. The railroad officials were ut.
terly at fault. Nor was the mystery
elucidated until several days and
nights had elapsed.
Meantime the wires east and west
were kept hot. popular interest and ex-
element running high In every city.
town and village In the United States
and even In Canada. The widest spec
ulations were rife as 10 the fate OF the
persons concerned. all Of them more or
less wide Of the mark. as the sequel
proved.
Yet when the truth was ferreted out
II was seen that the actuniities rivaled
all the Action that had been woven
around the case. which thenceforth
took rank as q veritable romance Of the
rail
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11

Bradley Hurst. married SISTER oi our
host. Fair and ~ she certainly was.
but not even her bitterest enemy could
have called her fat A laughing eye. q
well rounded and mature form. OF me
dunn height. with a carriage and man.
ner that denote the thorough mistress
OF society and Its forms-thls was Mrs.
Bradley Hurst. the chaperon OF the
party.
By her side and between the two eld'
er people walked a girl half her age.
the exact opposite Of what Mrs. Hurst
must have been In her youth-not too
tall. graceful. dark Of hair, eyes and
complexion. a vassar alumna and now
q two years society graduate: accom-.
piisbed. handsome and wholesome-and
there Won have sketched Miss Florence
Granniss. the ward OF John Draper and
hciress to cool million.
Down the platform they strolled.
laughing and chatting gayly. yet In the
tender solicitude with which the rail.
road magnate handed the girl into the
car might have been discovered more
than the ordinary regard supposed to
subsist between guardian and ward.
Close at the heels Of this trio came
two others. both young. both vivacious.
both bubbling over with good humor
and good spirits, which were plainly
their natural heritage and partly born
Of the prospect Of this novel outing.
The lady was Miss Madge Hurst.
daughter Of Mrs. Bradley Hurst. a
piquant maiden OF some 20 winters.
blond. petite. blue eyed and altogether
bewitching-at least so thought Mr..
Chester Ives, who walked at her side.
looking down from bis nve feet ten OF
masculinity at the five feet two Of fem
ininity under the broad brimmed
Gainsborough hat then In vogue.
Chester Ives Was a member Of the
fourth estate. whose privilege II Ii to
WELD the weapon which Ii said TO be
mightier than the sword-though Il Ii
often mere blue pencil-and who. by
dint Of patience. perseverance and per
sistence. had risen from the foot OF the
journalistic ladder to be wall street
man" on one Of New York's great dai'
lies. Not yet 20. he was already book.
ed by his intimates for higher things.
He had known John Draper when the
latter was ''tlding his time" In com
parative obscurity m small merchan
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11
=, wood a uoted cattle auctions

Col. Wood, a noted cattle auctioneer
of the West, said at Shorthorn sale NJ
Chicago the other day that the short
horns had done more to improve the Cat
tle of America than all the other breeds
combined. For beef, for milk, for the
fsrm and the range, they were unrivaied.
The Shorthorn COW was the best Tor the
rieh and the poor. The Shorthorn had
virhstood ALI the cranks that any breed
vss heir to-she color crSnks, the bases
ersnks. the Cruikshank cranks-ano M,
core our victorious, the most universal
nreed of the vorld.--Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11

The outlook for the dairy business
the coming winter Il good. The sharp
drouths West and East have cut down
the summer yield Of milk so there is no
unususl surplus Of butter forced into
the freezers. There ls . good, clean,
open market for al the butter now be
ing made and af prices higher than .
wear ago. Dairymen should see to 1t
that the cows coming 10 fresh from now
on through the autumn receive the best
of attention that they may be held up to
a liberal flow Of milk we'll through the
winter. Il pays TO take good care OF
the cows.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11
SECOND DAY.

THE NAIL AND THE TELEGRAPH.
By virtue Of that omniscience neces-
sari!y possessed by every story teller
We may We permitted to reveal the se-
crets lntrusied to some Of the letters
sent dying eastward on that May morn
Ing 70 their relatives and friends 10
New York BY the various personages
9Th whom we are en- route for the
great west First In this series Of
glimpses behind the scenes comes Q
short but weishty epistle from Mrs.
Bradley Hurst TO her liege lord. The
italics are the fair writer's. not ours:
Mrs. Bradley Hurst 10 Mr. Brad.
Wy Hurst. Union club. New York:
o. eoAsp rHl NrlAxpA. Nay II. ipo
n, Dear Brsdlsy-i have heard you say that sn
,cssn soysgs Ssvs . man more opportunities than
my other situstion TO shower attentions upon the
woman be liked. but from personal observation
! ean testify that Q trip In Q private nilrosd
,sr-ssp<cialiy that 10 yur orn Ia quite
70 fruitful 10 chances to express oass dSscttcnats
regard
John has played the role Of mins host nrost
chorminglp 10 " all. but 70 Flosvnee be has been
dsrotL,n ii.sH. Yoa know my heart 70 sss upon
thsir coming together. ], 10 psrfectiy clear that
hs mt fLitses her. Even the odious Ftllsy
must re that against such an adversary he has no
chance. I cannot undersand xhy John ever made
him one OF us but it vlll give Ylorencs q gllmpse
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11
FAl term opens Tuesday. sept II. 1900.

To toe Honorable Board % County Comnissi"o-
e. i1Y the JOunty Of oxford:
The uatersignei. selectmen or nc 1Ss %
Ru-rf.-f IN r.S county. heretofore duly
author zei bv vot- o. the Inhabitants OF So
Town. most respectfully represent 70 your hoo, ,
orabIe BOAri that common convenience an
neces-ity require certain new loeatloass -.
tlons arf tt.continaanee- In the highway, ~
nov travelled on the uOrtherly side OF tne An
drusc0ggin River and known a. the river TSs..
oefWcen the tWeling house OF fafnanl ni"V"
Aad the on Town House az RRmfori Cen,er
wher,fore. your petitioners pray that at'er
tue notice And hearing your Honorable boAr4
Ill make such rev locations. alterations aoI
disconunuance. In the Aforesaid hiShNaS, a.. a.
betSean ~ .f,r,.said points, a., IN the Judx.
ment " vour Honorable Board. common oo--
ven!eace and necessity may require
Dated az RUmfOr,i. this l+th iay o, August n
d lsg
"a. TaURsr0N, Town q
JAMES ; MORSE kuEiofu-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11
Went All the Way,

II is said that the reason why there
are no snakes In New Zealand Is that II
Is at the direct antipodes Of Ireland.
and that when st. Patrick banished the
snakes from Ireland his blessing went
right through the earth and banished
the snakes from New Zealand also.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11

The best preparation for vegetable
garden begins ct least - early 40 the
fall before. To make the most Of small
plot, fertilizers must Be literally applied.
There is no danger of the ground having
dyspepsia X b IL well worked and
cropped. have heard Of manure sick"
groand, bat never saw It. and DO mot
expect 70.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11

In Santiago In the better class Of
houses the bedsteads are surrounded
with close kind Of netting, heginning
at the door and gathered at the top.
This Is intended as protection against
Sarantulas, the bites Of which are pol
sonous.