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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
Real Nice Bathing.

It may be doubted If a tub bath IN
Jamaica is a luxury. The lighthouses
make q brave show in row of low
brick buildings In the rear OF the ho'
tells, each little house with big stone
tank for bathtub.
l went out to see the baths on my
first day In Kingston and was surpris-
ed to see sign nailed against the wall
bearing the words:
gentlemen Are Requested Not to
Use Soap In the Baths"
"Why are gentlemen requested not to
use soap in the baths" asked the ho-
tel clerk, dignified young woman OF
dark complexion.
Because 1t soils the water and makes
It unpleasant for the next bather," she
said.
"But do your guests all bathe In the
same water| / asked.
"Oh, yes," she replied. "You see, the
tanks are 80 large and the pipes are
small. It takes all night to fill the
tanks, and the water has to last oil
day."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
She Was a Mother.

When you have painfully climbed
one high hill and find there is another
as high, perhaps higher, to climb,
you lose courage.
Mrs. R. E. Anderson, of Cumber-
land, Maine, lost courage.
You should hear her story, which
is an ungarnished statement OF fact,
and has been attentively listened
to by her friends, and hundreds
besides.
I heard it from her own lips, and
was SO impressed that l remember
every circumstance OF the event, even
the date, which was March 9th, 1900.
She told me that her four children
were all afflicted with diphtheria at
the same time, and that the youngest,
a boy seven years Of age, was sick
nigh unto death. .
It was high hill that she climbed
at this time; it was difficult, too |;
and when she had climbed it she felt
that her own resources of strength and
endurance had been greatly tasked,
and she felt the need of rest.
But the disease had left the boy
very weak. He was constantly grow
ing weaker, and gradually losing mus
cular power in his body and limbs; /;
and her anxiety was increased by SYM
pathetic neighbors, who whispered
Paralysis.
She found there was another, prob
ably higher and more difficult hill
to climb, and she lost courage; but
not all the courage she had, for she
was a mother.
The boy grew worse. His con-
dition became such as to move the
stoutest heart, and, said Mrs. Ander-
son, "I had nearly despaired OF saving
him, having tried many different medi-
cines to no purpose whatever, when l
began giving him Hoods Sarsaparilla.
At first that medicine did not seem to
do him much good; but it had much
to do before it could make all it's effects
manifest. 1t had to cleanse and enrich
blood that had been poisoned and
impoverished, and to recover, strength
en-, and tone system that had been
prostrated and debilitated by the
maleyolence OF one of the worst of all
diseases. had faith in it and gave It
a fair trial, and in short time the boy
ceased to complain, began to regain
the muscular power he had lost, and
to eat well, and at the end of three
months was able to attend school a
part of the time. It was not long
before he was . well, strong boy,
and the benefit he derived from the
medicine was permanent. He is now
the picture of health"
Mrs. Anderson thinks Hoods Sarsa-
parilla wonderful, and recommends il
on all occasions. She has reason to
do 90. Many others, who also recon-.
mend Il, have reason to do 20, too. /.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
A CASE OF LAW.
The Decision That Was Rendered by
n BaSutO Solomon.

The Decision That Was Rendered by
BasutO Solomon.
Law is u complicated thing, and
some of It's decisions seem not to be
founded in equity. Probably most
readers will pass that criticism upon
the case recorded below:
Basutoland, being broken and noun
famous, was until recently the resort
Of lions, leOpards and other wild ami
mails. Now, however, the hillsides
which were once the resort CT these
savage creatures are the pasture
grounds of tens Of thousanus Of cattle.
Nearly all dangerous am lis have
been driven away from IIsutoland,
but not long ago a leopard appeared
on the outskirts Of village. The
animal soon became as badly frighten-
ed as the villagers and sought safety
in flight.
The next morning the inhabitants
turned out for a hunt. One Of the
hunters was climbing steep rock
when he suddenly found himself face
to face with the leopard, whose re-
treat was cut off by the rock itself.
Neither the man nor the animal could
escape the encounter.
The dilemma was an awkward one,
for the climber was unarmed. RealiZ-
ing his danger, he put forth his hands
and In desperation caught hold of the
leopard on each side Of Its jaw, hold
ing 1t ut arms length and calling for
help. The leopard clawed and tore bis
captor, but the man held on till help
arrived, and the beast was speared.
Now came a question of law. BY
Basuto law the skin belonged to the
chief, who must reward one Of three
claimants-either the man who speared
the leopard or the man who held 1t so
that 1t was possible to spear 1t or the
man who, being warned by the bark
ing Of his dog. first discovered the
animal in the village.
The Basuto Solomon decided the
case as follows: The man who speared
It could not have done so but for the
man who held it, and the man who
held 1t could not have known Of Its
existence II the dog had not first
warned the village; therefore the credit
for the killing belonged to the dog,
whose owner was entitled to the re-
ward.-Youth's Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
FEEDING STOCK ON SHORT RArIoNs.

FEEDING STOCK ON SHORT RATlONS.
1t is an easy matter to feed stock
when fodder is plenty, but when there
is shortage like the present winter, 1t
becomes serious matter with farmers
how to lengthen the haymow and
what stock can best be sold. 1t is gen.
orally unwise to sell young stock which
will soon come into profit, yet this Is
often done. A few good facts on this
subject are laid down by Secretary B
Walker Mckeen in recent bulletin OF
the Maine board of agriculture, who
says:
Rigid selection must be the motto Of
the successful stock feeder. Let US look
our herds over carefully, remembering
that good animal is cheap at any price
and that poor animal is dear at any
price. Select accordingly. Place the
poor ones on the market to the best pos
sible advantage, either for what they
will bring as they are, or by feeding and
selling ourselves. Tnen we will take n
careful survey of the remainder, and of
our supply of fodder, and lay plans ac-
cordingly.
Purchased grains must, Of course,
come into use, but they must be pur-
chased and fed judiciously. Let the
roots, the vegetable wastes and every
thing about the farm do their full share
in supplementing the hays and straws OF
the farm. Do not forget that an ounce
of digestible food nutrients in straw is as
valuable as it is in the best of hay, and
that if the straw is fed so that it is
readily eaten, its full value will be Sc
cured.
Let US not forget that everything that
grows upon the farm that has any food
value can be used to good advantage IL
properly fed, that in nearly every in
stance where trouble comes from using
any of these articles the fault is with the
feeder and not with the food. At prices
that often prevail oats are an economical
grain ration. They make the best Of
food for building bone and muscle, and
for making milk. Corn meal is the
cheapest producer of beef. A combination
of the two, with small amounts OF cot
tonseed or gluten added, will make the
best and most economical purchased
grain ration. Where the silo is filled
with well-eared corn, the grain bill will
be reduced and the full number OF ami
mails can be maintained.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
THE LITTLE OLD SpINET.

Do you see the little spinet standing in the cor
ner there3
Great grandmother loved to play 1t when she was
maiden fair.
sunbeams through the window twinkle, fick'nng
on its yellowed keys,
And we almost hear the tinkle Of the old time
melodies
Great grandmother gowned in silk, with high
heeled slippers, dainty lace,
Sat there, while smile Of pleasure lighted up
her fair young face;
From without the rose scent fingers. drif ing on
the summer breeze,
While she plays with fairy fingers all the old time
melodies
And the little spinet waits her patiently these
long, long years,
Till its mellow voice Is broken, harsh, and has the
sound OF tears,
Yet 1t seems the sunbeams straying, fick'ring on
its yellowed keys
And her fairy fingers playing all the old time
melodesl
Mary Small Wagner in optimist.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
Johnny Suspects His Pa.

"Pa," said Johnny, looking up from
his book, what is the meaning Of me
tempsychoslsT"
A look of confusion suddenly over
spread pas countenance, but 1t was
only for a moment.
"Metempsychosis,' Johnny, means
It means-but II should tell you you
would very soon forget the meaning.
Look in the dictionary for it yourself,
and then you will be more likely to re-
member. Information that comes with
out effort seldom fingers in the men,
ory."
Half an hour or so later Johnny
sought the dictionary In the library.
When he got there he found pa with
the dictionary open at MET" Doubt
less 1t was merely a coincidence, but
Johnny could not help thinking that his
pa was something Of a fraud.-Boston
Transcript.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
NUMBER IL.
RO!XALFk::**'"*tss
y ABSOLUTELY PURE
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
Betraying Buckles.

General Duhesme was distinguish
ed French veteran, slain by the Prus-
slams after the rout Of Waterloo. he
was full of resource and had great skill
and presence of mind. At Pescara,
when he was in great danger, q large
fortress In front and savage insur-
rection In his rear, his own common
sense saved him.
"Who commands at PescaraT he
asked a soldier.
There are two"
what is the grade Of the chief In
command"
"a brigadier general"
"His nameY
"De Pietramaggiore."
"His title?"
"a marquis"
"His age"
about TO-"
"Is he well preserved? Does he keep
his color"
"He Is thin and pallid."
as his voice strong and manlyT
"It is weak and dull"
"Ts he lively, gay"
Neither the one nor the other
what does he wear on his head"
"Ee is powdered, and his hair is done
| In locks"
HAS he boots and spurs|
"No; he wears silk stockings, shoes
and great buckles"
"Great bucklesw cried Duhesme.
Bring up the guns and begin firing!
The place is mine"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
POTATO EXPERIENCE.
TURF LAND AND NO BARN YARD
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Much has been said and written with
a view TO ascertain the best way TO raise
= good crop of potatoes OF good SIZE,
clean and less liable TO rot. In the frst
place never plant them on ground made
rich by manure and cultivation the pre-
yious yesr, for on such soil, though they
grow to large siza, they will be scabby,
wormy and liable TO rot, and not gooo
TO eat.
The best crop / ever raised was on q
Mot that had been iu pasture, the turf
turued under, not deep, in September,
aud left till planting time in May. Then
without blowing, the ground was thor
oughly narrowed and the potatoes plant
cd lust deep enough to meet the then de-
cayed or rotted turf, light and mellow,
applying large spoonful OF phosphate
TO each hill. The potatoes were OF large
or more than middling size, and quar-
tered lengthwise, so as to give but lew
ewes TO each hill. Two rows were lett
Without phosphate, which plainly showed
the benefit of phosphate. The cuitiVa-
ton was clean and easy as there were no
weeds, and at harvest there was large
Yield in amount, and of large size, clean,
handsome potatoes, and none ever rot
ted. There is no use in trying to raise
good potatoes of late years Gas once
could be done) by applying stable o.
BARNARD manure. None o.neI ., III.
phosphate should be used II we wah'
good MISUNDERSTANDING
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
(ro BIZ ooNTMuEp.l
A Failure In Coopering.

A certain man who was once a
prominent Kentucky politician was
more a demagogue than a statesman
He was, according to Short Stories. In
the habikiof boasting that his father
was a cooper In an obscure town In
the state-that he was lone Of the
people" and didn't belong to the "kid
gloyed aristocracy."
The generals" great falling being
his fondness for liquor, 1t will surprise
no one to be told that the more he drank
the more loudly he declaimed his
political sentiments and the prouder
of being the son of a cooper he became
During a political campaign, where bis
opponent was the southern orator, Tom
Marshall, he had been unusually noisy
and offensive in his boasting regarding
his obscure origin. In replying, Mar
shall said, looking hard at the general:
"Fellow citizens, my opponents
father may have been very good
cooper. don't deny that; but do say,
gentlemen, that he put a mighty poor
head into that whisky barrel"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
Bansrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter of
FRANK W. THOMS, Ia BdRGruPtey~
Bankrupt.
To the Hon. NATHAN WEBB, Judge of the Dis
trlct Court of the United states torthe District
OF Maine. =,
ERANK W. THOMS, of Conway, Carroll
IL County, District of New Hampshire, whose
place of business and post Office address l. rye
burg IN the County of oxford, and state OF
Maine IN said District. respectfully represents
that on the 26th day of Jan, last past, he was uuy
aliiutsed bankrupt under the Acts OF Congress re-
atipg 10 Bankruptcy; that he has duly surren-
derri all his property and rights Of property,
amt has fully complied with ali the requirements
ot saii Acts and OF the orders OF Court touchins
his lankruptcy. ,
Wherefore he prays. That he may be decree1
by the Court TO have a full discharge from All
debt, provable against his estate under sald
bankrupt Acts, except such debts as are except
Ell by aw from such disch rge. o,
Dated this 27th day of February, A. ID. lsOl.
FRANK W. THOMS, Bankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, -.
Ou this 2ud day of Mar, n. ID. 1911, on reau-
ing the foregoing petition, 1t Is
ordered by the Court, That a hearing be haH
upon the same on the 20th day of Mar, A; u
EVl, before said Court at Portland, In SAID us
trict at 10 O'Clock I'm the forenoon; apu tnat mo-
tlre thereof be published In the oxford Demo
crat. newspaper printed in said District. anu
that an SHOWN creditors, and other persons In
interest. may appear at the said time and place.
ami show cause, If any they nave, why sue
PRAYER of sail petitioner should not bc granted.
And IL is further ordered by the Court, Ihat
the Clerk shall send BY mall to all known cre',-
hors copies Of said petition and this order, a.,
dressed to them at their places OF resiue''se DC
state,.
Witness the Hon. NATHAN WEBB, Judge %
the said Court, anu the seal thereof, at fortlan1
In said District, on the End day OF Mar, n. -
1871.
fL.sI A III. DAVIS, Clerk.
true copy OF petition and order thereon.
Attest: A. IL. DAVIS, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12

",Just cash them, aCtll you, DdnY Jem,
mn bon, q apOrd aDith you outside"
shoulders were so broad that they
screened the little portal. and his head,
bald save for q crescent Of crisply curl
ing black hair, was higher than the
hand that he rested on the Intel. For
some seconds he stood there, then re-
turned to his former seat. His eyes al
most lost themselves under his over
hanging brows as he studied the wo'
mans face.
Its a queer man your husband Is"
he said at length. "a stultus execrabllis'
which is a person of little understand
ing. or it's not this way he'd be doing.
This is a home that you have here-a
home-the only place up or down the
river that can hold that name. And
there he is down below making invest
ments, getting his tongue ready that be
NAV give you the rough side of 1t when
he comes home broke. as he will" Tne
woman looked up surprised, then sigh
ed, but said nothing. He went on: ats
not taking such abuse that you ought
to be. You know that as we'll as my
self. Look, now! If mana mar
who could take care Of you and save
you from this dogs life was to come
Her face flushed and then became pale
and she raised her hand to command
silence.
"Stopw she said. "Stop, now! Whatv'
I done? What right have you got t.
talk to me SO? I don't know what yot
was goin to say, an l don't want t.
know. Jem's my man, an it's all hi!
business an mine an nobody else's
What's it to you" She paused, fright
ened at her own temerity, and theI
continued: "Mr. Gabriel-if that's th'
only name you have-I didn't thinl
you'd do so to me. thought you wal
better than your business an was
friend. But you're every smitch al
bad as the rest-worse"
Mr.. Gabriel looked uncomfortable
"Surely, ma'am, you can see when
man means what he says" said he
Couldn't you tell that was jokingr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
How Do You Pronounce "Dosr

How do you pronounce "dog| The
chances are that, If you are an average
Massachusetts citizen, you pronounce
the 80" rather broad, like 20" In song.
The Century Dictionary, which Is q
very indulgent dictionary indeed, al
lows you to pronounce 1t so II you
wish. but no other dictionary does.
You should really sound the 20" as In
not. Likewise how do you pronounce
"hog| Even the Century won't let
YOU say "hawg." This reminds me
that a friend has written the following
beautiful but abstruse poem:
MY HOG AND MY DOG.
"a lesson in pronunciationl
I once owned q rowing hog
And likewise a little dog,
Whom | chained unto log
To keep him from bog
Which was near.
That my faithful little dawg,
Despite the chain and lavg,
Would pursue that rowing havg
And get drowned in the bawg
Was my fear.
Boston Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
An UnpIeasant Relative.

"Her rich old uncle isn't bit nice to
her, Is he?
"Nice! He's horrid! Why, he
threatens her awfully!'
Threatens herr"
"Yes, threatens to leave all his money
to a hospital for asthmatic CATS
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
Clever Bilkins.

"Bilkins' wife found some poker
chips In his pocket"
"YesW
"Well. :silkins told her they were
cough loZenges."
"Clever Of Bilkins, wasn't itT
"yery-she swallowed two and very
nearly dled."-Ohio State Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
Respecting the Sabbath.

One Sunday called at a cottage In
the south Of Midlothian and requested
q measure of milk. which was prompt
ly handed TO me. I offered the woman
who attended to my wants a few cop
pers, but she curtly responded, Il
Gamma tax sIller on Sawbath"
l thanked her. and was turning away
when she whispered: "Mon, ye can
drap the bawbees in that tub WI the
graith (soap suds) int. I'll get them
cot the mornp'-London Chronicle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she has
been ,iuIv appointed eNecutrix OF the last
vii and testament of
HULpAHJ. CUMMINGS, late of Paris,
H the County OF oxford, deceased, and given
bunj- "a, the law directs. AL persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased are
t.-irp.l u present the same for settlement, ana
All Iiuiebtc1 thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately. -
heb 18Th 1891. HATTIE Nj. SUIT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been IuIy appointed administrator Of the estate
OF
EDWARD WRIGHT FULLER, late of Paris
IN the County of oxford, deceased, and given
bonj- a- the law directs. All persons having
demands AGAINST the estate OF said deceased are
desired % present the same for settlement, ana
all Indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
meut Immediately . .,,,,,
Feb lith, 1891. FRANK a. SHU RTLEFf.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
Grows on Her.

inexperienced Parent-I do think a
little girl baby is the dearest thing In
the world!
Experienced Parent-You'll find she
comes a good deal dearer when she's
about 2O.-Chicago Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that ne
has been ,lulv appointed administrator, of the
estate %
PAMELIA YEATON, late of oxford.
In the County OF oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demand. against the estate of said deceased are
desired 10 present the same for settlement, ana
al, indebted thereto are requested To make pay
meut Immediately. -,
Feb 10 1901 SIM kON II. EAION.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
NOTICE.

Tn, subscriber hereby gives notice that he
ba, been duly appointed administrator of the
estate uf
SARAH WENTWORTH, late of Hiram,
IN trs county of oxford, deceased, and giveI
boni- a- the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased
are desired 10 present the same for settlement
AMI all indebted thereto are requested to MAKE
payment Immediately.
February 18th, 1891. ,,,,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12

George-With the assurance Of your
love could conquer the world.
Grace-That will not be necessary.
All you have to do is to conquer papa
London Tit-Bits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEEp TIRE Flow"

on practical agricultural topics
70 solicited. Address all communications III
tended for this department TO HENRY ID. HAM
MoND, Agricultural Editor oxford Democrat
Paris. Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12

Why should a novel writer be an ex-
traordinary looking animal? Because
of his tale coming out Of his head
Philadelphia Ledger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12

When a man Is out Of money, b,
doesn't show any, but when he Is ous
Of temper he shows lot Of it-Chica-
60 News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12

The Turks like melody and are par
ticularly devoted to flutes. They have
seven different kinds Of this musical
instrument.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12

The man who lives for himself alone
Is apt to be neglected by the world at
|large,-Chicago News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12

In the year 1900 the manufacture Of
silk began in England.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
tesr iufy appointed executor of the last will
AMI testament of
OLIVE :. BAILEY, late of Brownfleh,
IN Ire County Of oxford, deceased, anu given
boDI. a- tle law directs. Al persons having
demands AGAINST the estate of said deceased are
desired % present the same for settlement, anu
sr!nIcIte1 thereto are requested 10 make pay
meut Immediately.
February l9th, 1901.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12

Keep the kind of cows that are adapted
J to your purpose.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12
-. C. JONES,
Smith 81 Machinist,

SOUTH PARIS, MAINE
,,..,f.,,rrer OF general machinery, steam en-
Nau-'1,,I au-.'''',I work. spool machinery and tools,
glueS w. .-rws, taps, dies and drills made anu
boII, ~ sewing, moving and threshing ma
GSc Of an kDS ndI PTssSSes; sSS srS@p.y sns R5s
to-,, A''' Steam and water piping done TO order.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-12

1t takes 25 per cent more fuel with
small stoves than it does with large ones
1t is great waste Of fuel to use stove
so small that it has to be forced to Its
utmost to answer the purpose required
Small stoves must be given a full
draught for cooking or to get fail
amount of heat. This carries much OF
the strength of the fuel out Of the chin
ney. The stove is also soon warped anc
burned out. Large stoves will give
steady heat and cook long time under
slight draught.