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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
ONE MAN RUNS THE RAILROAD.
HE IS THE WHOLE THING BACK OF
THE LOCOMOTIVE.

zone of the most unique railroads in
the country" said man, twas encount-
cred by me on recent trip through
Southern Maryland.
1.-THE roads twenty miles long, and
runs from Brandywine, on the Pope's
Creek branch of the Baltimore and Poto-
mac Railroad, in Charles County, to
chanicsville, in st. Mary's County.
Its corporate name is the Washington
and Potomac Railroad Company. The
single train which runs each way daily
is made up of the engine, one freight
car and one combination baggage and
passenger car. The schedule seems to
be liberal, and no hurry is manifested in
train movements.
1.-THE conductor Of the train, who also
acts as baggage master upon occasion, Is
general manager of the road. He issues
orders as general manager and obeys
them as conductor. When, as conductor,
he thinks the schedule should be chang
ed, he notifies the general manager,
(himselD, who, IL he thinks it advisable,
makes up q new schedule and issues run
ming orders accordingly to the conductor
(also himself) and the latter obeys.
There are no ticket agents along the
route that could learn of, and the con-
ductor collects fares as on street rail-
way here, punching hole for each fare
in slip Of cardboard. Then he goes
into the baggage car, sees that the
trunks are properly delivered and looks
after express and mail packages.
81 was obliged to take long drive In
the country from one Of the stations,
and was anxious to get back in time to
catch the train on its return trip. l told
my driver Of my wish.
"'Oh, that's all right, he said. If we
are pushed for time we will stop the
train four or five miles up the track
"'But will it stop? There is no station
there
"'That makes no difference the
driver replied. 'All you have to do is to
appear on the track at any road crossing
and hail the engineer
although the road cannot boast the
accommodations of trunk lines" con-
tinued the speaker, sit is really great
convenience to the country through
which it passes. People down there tell
me it has been kept going several years
almost entirely through the efforts Of
the young msnsger-conductor, who is
Woodworking, untiring and popular. He
has been busy improving the roadbed re-
GENTLY"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
LOCAL
and
CLIMATIC

Nothing but a local
remedy or change OF
climate will cure
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
Railroad Mans Prayer.

An old railroad man, having been
converted, was asked to lead in prayer.
The following was the response: 20
Lord, now that have tagged thee, lift
I'D my feet from the rough road Of life
and plant them safely on the deck OF
the train Of salvation. Let me use the
safety lamp known as prudence, make
all the couplings in the train with the
strong link Of thy love and let my
hand lamp be the Bible, and. heavenly
Father, keep all switches closed that
lead off the sidings, especially those
with a blind end. o Lord, II 1t be thy
pleasure, have every semaphore block
along the line show the white line Of
hope that may make the run of life
without stopping. And, Lord, give US
the Ten Commandments for sched-
ule, and when have finished the run
on schedule time and pulled into the
great dark station Of death may thou,
the Superintendent Of the universe.
say, We'll done. thou good and faithful
servant; come and sign the pay roll and
receive your check for eternal happi-
ness Railroad Gazette.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
A VERY PARTICULAR BIRD.
II the Bathing Dish Didn't Suit Him,
He Went Unwashed.

II the Bathing Dish Didn't Suit Him.
He Went Unwashed.
birds have as much character as
human beings" said specialist on
birds. "Some are the most arrant little
aristocrats, while others are regular lit
tie plebeians. l had little fellow
some time ago who, despite all my eff
forts, would not battle. Each morning
when. with his white porcelain tub In
my hand, approached his cage, he
would resolve himself into the sulkiest,
dreariest little ball Of feathers you can
possibly imagine. coaxed and plead
ed: even bribed. Battle he would not.
So consistent was he In his determine
ton not to battle that l named him
Tramp. One morning broke the tub,
and in its place | took shallow blue
and white dish Of japanese ware.
Tramp eyed me for moment with all
his old hostility, and then as he caught
sight of the pretty dish he flew down
from his perch with chirps Of JOY and
darted into the water before I could
take my hand from the cage.
81 had found the way to his heart,
and his morning bath now became q
daily source Of Joy to both Of US. But
ont fatal morning broke the blue and
white dish. In an apologize manner 1
brought to Tramp once more the regu-
lation white bath dish, hoping that his
clearly habits were by this time so in
grained that he would overlook the
prosaic appearance Of his tub. Not so.
An angry Hutter Of wings, a threaten
Ing little beak, perfect tempest OF
shrill cheeps and twitterings and then
sulky silence on the topmost perch.
$50 it went on till secured another
blue and white dish and then peace
and harmony and morning baths
agaIn."-New York Commercial Adver-
tiSer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
FACES

In the eye that lights to meet US and the fses
that smiles to greet US
Are the shadows Of the future and the impress
Of the past,
And the cheek that in Its dawning flushed as roy
as the morning
Shows the outline Of its beauty as 1t fades away
at last.
And the little cbildrens faces mid their dimples
are the traces
or the maiden's glowing beauty and OF man
hoods brow OF care,
And the prophecy OF gladness and the shadow Of
the sadness
To the thoughtful eye that saseth are they
lurking ever there.
But the faces that are nearest and the faces that
are dearest
Are the true, the tender faces that our trust and
loving win;
Then when comes to them the shading, when the
roses shall be fading,
Like the vase with light illumined shall we see
the soul within.
-wonnan,a life
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

"Oh! those tiresome lamps! They are
such continual bone of contention in
the house. Something is always going
wrong with them; they smoke, smell,
20 out for want Of oil, and make marks
of oil about" These words were said to
me lately when staying with friend,
and after hearing still more Of the dis
advantages of lamps, proposed to take
the work Of managing them out of the
hands Of her maid, and to effect an i'm
provement.
My plan of action was as follows:
First had all the lamps collected In the
back kitchen; then | found an old tea
tray, upon which l placed piece OF
brown paper, a pair of lamp scissors,
some old rags, and paint brush. The
first thing was to rub and polish all the
globes and chimneys with some soft old
sheeting and proper chimney brush
The chimneys that were brown looking
| rubbed with the corner Of my rag,
which l slightly dampened. Having
finished the glasses, placed them on a
shelf, out of the way until needed later,
when it was time to light the lamps.
Next | took each lamp in turn, and
Inspected the burner. Taking off the
outer casing, l just rubbed the wick
twice with small piece Of rag; then,
taking the paint brush, brushed out
the brassworK and sirholes, and put the
outer casing in its place again. After
this took my oilcan, and filled each
lamp (after had cleaned the burner),
finally rubbing it we'll all round with
my lampcloth, until no particle of oil
was to be felt on the outside.
The following hints may be useful: 1t
Is always we'll to have proper cloth to
hang up, labeled "Lampcloth," and to
keep it for drying the lamps; also, have
separate cloth for rubbing the CHM
neys and globes only. See that your
chimney brush has no wire at the end of
it, or it may break or scratch the glass.
Never wash chimneys, for if you do they
break more easily, especially in frosty
weather; if kept polished daily they do
not need it. Take your burners to
pieces at least twice week. Never cut
wicks il you can get at them to flatten
level with their holders. Count your
number of lamps daily, so that none are
forgotten.-McCall's Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
THE INFLUENCE OF HeReplrY.

THE INFLUENCE OF HEREDiTY.
Although the laws governing heredity
are as yet but little known, enough has
been discovered within the past half
century to throw great light upon the
moral obligation of men and women to
have sound, healthy offspring. Mar
riage concerns not only the two volun-
tary partners in it, but uncounted future
generations, whose welfare comes
through this function, satisfying the de-
mands of the higher nature in both
parents. II they are happy in each
other the offspring of their union will be
well endowed, for happiness is the men,
tai equivalent Of physical vitality, and
if the one is necessary to bodily health
the other is also equally essential to a
sound and well-balsnced mind. Let the
mother cultivate in herself fixed de-
termination to transmit to her child as
much as possible of what is best in her
and as little as may be Of what is worst.
A strong moral purpose like this, which
absorbs the mind, uses all the blood and
heat the body can furnish, leaving no
material from which her more frivolous,
fleeting impulses can build vices. The
mother whose habitual mood is good
makes by her beautiful thoughts and
tender fancies wall Of her own strong
character against the hordes of counter
inheritances pressing down from dead
and gone forefathers, to drag low the
nature of her child.-Woman's Home
Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
RIGHT UP To DATE.
(Bsnson's Plaster Is Pains MASTERY

These are days of records and of the beat
ing of records. Benson's Porous Plaster, for
quickness of action and thoroughness Of
cure, has no records tsbeat except its own.
Benson's Plaster, always the best, always
the leader, is to-day better than erer. It
sticks to the skin but never sticks In IT.
tracks. It marches on.
The people not only want to be cured
but cured quickly--snd Benson's Plaster
does it. Coughs, colds, lumbago, asthma,
bronchitis, liver and kidney complaints,
and other ills approachsbls by an external
remedy, yield to Benson's as icedoes to heat
Neither Belladonns, Strengthening OF
Capsicum plasters are to be compared with
Benson's. People who have once tested
the merits of Benson's Plaster have no use
for any other external remedy.
More than 5000 physicians and drug
gists land q thousand times as many non
professional persons) have called Benson's
Plssters one of the few & home remedies
that can be trusted.
Fifty-five highest awards have been made
to it in competition with the best known
plasters Of Europe and America. Better
proof of its merits is uncomfortable. Be
sure to get the genuine.
For sale by all druggists, or we will pre-,
pay postage en- any number ordered in the
United States, ON receipt of 25c. each.
Seabury & johnson, Mig. Chemists, NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
WASH YOUR HANDS.

1t has recently been claimed that cases
of infection that could be accounted for
In no other way have been explained by
the fingers as vehicle. In handling
money, especially Of paper, door knobs,
banisters, car straps, and hundred
things that every one must frequently
touch, there are chances innumerable Of
picking up germs Of typhoid, scarlatina,
diphtheria, smallpox, etc. Yet some
persons actually put such things in their
mouths, il not too large. Before eating,
or touching that which is eaten, the
hands should be Immediately and
scrupulously washed. We hear much
about general cleanliness as "next to
goodness" 1t may be added that here
in particular 1t Is also ahead of health
and safety. The Jews made no mistake
in that 'except they washed they ate
not" 1t Is sanitary ordinance as we'll
as an ordinance Of good msnners.-Mc-
Calls Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
Turkey Droves In Athens.

The turkey merchant Is the most
wonderful of street vendors. He ar
rives with 200 or 300 birds, which he
drives about town for week or two,
selling them one by one. He Is armed
with long pole, with which he touch,
es up lazy or quarrelsome birds. They
gobble continuously. and he shouts
above the din, "Gallous, gallaponla,
gailopulesw C'Turkey cocks, little tur-
keys. little hen turkeys!) When one
drove meets another face to face or at
right angles, they pass through with
out confusion, and no bird changes
Observation-Disclosures Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
A Queen Who Married Her Brother

queen VINO married. Her brOtners.
At II years Of age Cleopatra was
married to her half brother, Ptolemy
Dionysius. who was then ID. This was
because Of the will of his father, who
left him the throne on condition Of the
marriage with his sister. They reigned
Jointly under the guardianship Of the
Romans until Cleopatra became dissat-
isfied with her brothers attempt to
gain sole power. She plotted against
him, and, obtaining the aid Of Julius
Caesar, she brought about Ptolemy's
death. Thereupon she married another
brother, boy Of II, whom she later
poisoned, assuming sole power 40 B. G..
With her death go B. c. ended the dy-
nasty Of Ptolemy in Egypt.-Woman's
Home Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

You can't cure dyspepsia by dieting.
Eat good wholesome food, and plenty Of
it.-Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests food
without aid from the stomach, and Is
made to CURE. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.,
South Paris; Williamson & Kimbsll.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
The Sword.

There Is only one sword factory In
the United States, a Massachusetts,
concern, and that one has ample capac-
ity for supplying the domestic demand
for swords. The saber lost Its efficiency
as a cavalry weapon as far back as the
war of the rebellion, and the increased
range of rifles has made the sword
equally obsolete as an implement Of
actual combat. 1t Is about as danger
GUS now as a bandmaster's baton and
serves much the same purpose.-New
York Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
"Why, what do you want to know
A Retaliation.

"They are accusing you Of trying tn
take money out Of the public treasury
and give 1t away"
"Now, isn't that nonsense! exclaim-
ed the cold blooded politician. "Any.
body who knows me knows that II /
could get money out Of the public
treasury l wouldn't give 1t away. I'd
hang on to it."-Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
g MAr-
Laxative Bromo.Q uinine Tablet.
the remedy that cures n cold In one day

Nervous Visitor (who is being taken
out for drive by his hosts daughter) !:
"Isn't it very unsafe going so fast down
hill, Miss Daisy? And-and-to hold the
reins $3.50 loosely?" Miss Daisy eight
heartedly enjoying HERSELF: SIS it? I've
never driven before. Papa won't let me
when he is at home. Says I'm so reck-
less" CLICKS whip.) "Come up, old
mani"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
Wood That Cause. snee.ins.

Among its many curious products
South Africa includes the "sneeze
wood" tree, which takes Its name from
the fact that one cannot cut 1t with
saw without sneezing, as the fine dust
has exactly the effect Of snuff. Even
in planning the wood 1t will sometimes
cause sneezing. No insect, worm or
barnacle will touch II. 1t Is very bitter
to the taste, and when placed In water
1t will sink. Tie color is light brown
and the grain very close and hard.
For dock work, piers or jetties 1t ia q
useful timber, lasting long while un-
der water.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

A cheap and easy way to clean white
aud all light-colored kid gloves: Pro-
cure half pint Of benzoline, plunge the
gloves in, and wash with the hands,
wiring out, pull into shape, and hang in
the air few minutes, and your gloves
will look like new.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
A Good Run ner.

Hello. hello! Is this the gas com.
pany's Officer?
"Yes; what Is itp
when do the entries for the next
race open?"
I'VE don't know anything about tho
races. This Is the gas office"
Correct; but thought you could tell
me-"
"Why, what do you want to know
FORT"
"Oh, nothing particular. have a
gas meter would like to enter, that's
all."-Tit-B Bits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

A clear brain and healthy body are es-
sentisl for success. Business men,
teachers, students, housewives, and
other workers say Hoods Sarsaparilla
gives them appetite and strength, and
makes their work seem easy. 1t over
comes that tired feeling.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

The mendicant. "Beg pardon, sir,
but haven't had anything to eat for a
week." The philanthropist. "Let me
you upon your success In
so interesting an experiment. 1t must
be great saving to you, and Pm sure
you're looking we'll"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

Avoid all drying inhalsnts and use
that which cleanses and heals the men,
brane. Ely's Cream Balm Is such
remedy and cures Catarrh easily and
pleasantly. Cold In the head vanishes
quickly. Price so cents at druggists or
by mail.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking
and to great extent loss of hearing.
By the use of Ely's Cream Balm drop
ping of mucus has ceased, voice and
hearing have greatly-improved.-J. W.
Davidson, Atty at Law, Monmouth,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
Most TactIess Of Men.

Most TRctIesD Of Men.
Clarence unintentionally offended
the aspiring young poetess."
"In what way"
"He sent her gayly decorated waste
basket as q birthday present"-Phila.
dslphia Record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

When pillow-cases and other articles
have become discolored by being dried
indoors In bad weather, soak them for
four or five days in large pan of clean
cold water, turning them about each
day. Blue slightly, and finish In the
usual way. They will be beautifully
white.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

A knight who was very fond of litera-
ture started one day for tour upon his
chessboard. This was lettered as shown
in the above diagram. By starting at the
right square and following what is known
in chess as the knights move the name of
several prominent authors may be SPELL
ed. Where did the knight start? Where
did he travel? Who were the authors
Use each Of the GA letters but once.
or the knight started at 4, he could
move to 10, 10. 81 or II. If he started at
81, he could move to II. 10. II, q, 81, A,
~ or SO. st. Nicholas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
Pointed Paragraphs.

A man who is wrapped up in himself is
his own warmest friend.
1t is dear bargain which you get at
the expense of your self respect.
Eleven jurymen may have hard time
Of it because Of one disagreeable man.
Every dog has his day, and the tramp
finds that nearly every day has its dog.
Castles in the air are great comfort
to those who must live in cabins on the
earth.
Dear me-" sighed the stray letter as it
received another postmark, 1--WE been ON
the 90 until am nearly dead"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

You cannot enjoy perfect health, rosy
cheeks, and sparkling eyes If your liver
is sluggish and your bowels clogged.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers cleanse the
whole system. They never grippe. F.
A. Shurtleff & Co., South Paris; Will
Hanson & Kimball.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

Interchange of confidence. "And now,
my boy, don't have any secrets from
your father. What are your college
debts? Don't be afraid to tell me the
sum total, to the last cent" 81 won't,
father. The whole amount Is IS 1877 90"
81 thank you for the confidence, my
boy, and 1 will be equally frank. You
may pay those debts the best way you
can"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

Spring coughs are specially dangerous
and unless cured at once, serious results
often follow. One Minute Cough Cure
acts like magic. 1t is not common
mixture but is high grade remedy. F.
A. Shurtleff & Co., South Paris; Will
hanson & Kimball.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

81 had piles so bad could get no rest
nor find a cure until tried DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Sslve. After using it once,
1 forgot ever had anything like Piles"
e. C. Boice, Somers Point, N. Y.
Look out for limitations. Be sure YOU
ask for DeWitt's. F. A. Shurtleff &
Co., South Paris; Williamson & Kim
ball.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

Too Much ola Good Thing. Jimson-
"What became of that man who had
twenty-seven medals for saving people
from drowning?" Dock Worker-"He
fell in one day when he had them all on,
and the weight Of 'em sunk him"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

Cause for Regret. Lady-"T don't
like this picture so well as l did the last
one you took of me-" Photographer
"Ah, madame, have not the artistic
taste that had when was young; and,
besides, my camera is getting old"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
The Stimulua.

do you think that genius is moved
to exert itself by inspiration"
Sometimes" answered the very seri-
GUS young man, "but oftener by the ex-
piration Of the period for which rent
has been paid."-Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
Liver Complaints cured by BEEcHAM's PILLS

"You may remember" said the per-
sistent Office-seeker, III called on you
about u year ago and asked for a situa-
ton in the" "Weil?' interrupted the
political boss "Why-er~-you promised
to keep me in mind, and-""Well, Pm
keeping you there. Good day"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
No. 4O.-singIe Acrostic.

1. Nearly square. 2. Nearly round.
8. Shelter from the rain.
4. Smile on rustic visage found.
). Crotchety in brain.
Initials name something used to give a
luster to articles of metal or glass. 1t Is
Of bright red color.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

l am composed Of 81 letters and form a
line from a translation Of the "lliad.
My 8, 81, l, 20 is measure. My -,
q, % Is to procure. My 81. q, 80 is a
personal pronoun. My Is, 5, 16, II, ~,
I. 81 is a garden vegetable. My %, ~,
80, a is to converse. Ny Is, IA, IL, -,
9 is girls name. My 9, 8, 36 is gave
food to. My 81, 23, 30, 4, II are places
where things are sold. My 10, q, % is
recompense.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

Visitor to Country Town (who has
been shown over the church,: "And
how long has your present vicar been
hereP' Sexton-"Mr. Mole, sir, has
been the incumbrance here, sir, for nigh
on forty years, SIR"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02
Days of Comfort, Nights of Rest
III take Pyny- Pectoral for that cough.

The teacher asked the class wherein
lay the difference in meaning between
the words sufficient" and ''enough."
Sufficient" answered Tommy, sis
when mother thinks it's time to stop
eating pudding; enough is when |
think it is"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

Those famous little pills, DeWitt's
Little Early Risers will remove all i'm
purities from your system, cleanse your
bowels, make them regular. F. A. Shurt-
left & Co., South Paris; Williamson &
Kimball.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

Snow, darling, don't want you to
give me anything for my birthday, ex-
cept the promise you will be good girl. "
"Oh, mamma, that's too bad, buyed
you Somfin else"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

His Only Way Out. "Whst did you
propose to her for, anyhow" "Well, !
couldn't think Of anything else to say,
and the silence was becoming appalling"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-02

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II 1t
fails to cure. F. w. Groves signature on
each box. Csc. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.