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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
Peculiar Table Customs.

In a book entitled Domestic Man
ners of the Middle Ages" we are told
that in those days dinner tables were
covered by "nappe," or tableclotl.
Upon it were placed large saltcellar,
bread and cups for wine, but no knives
or plates. The reason for the absence
of the knives arose from the common
practice in vogue Of people carrying
their own knives in sheath attached
to their glrdle.
In an early work, written by Lyd-
gate-"Rules For Behavior at Table
the guests are told to bring no knives
unsecured to the table, which can only
mean that each one was to keep his
own knife-that is, the one he carried
with him-clean.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
Nh INSTRUMENTATION.

Find words all ending with a word
Of three letters expressing a period Of
time.
/. Before your eyes; lady's attend
ant.
2. Violent passion.
3. A representation Of a person or
thing.
4. A means of conveyance.
8. Wise; fragrant herb.
g. A small assemblage Of houses In
the country.
Z. To rob.
g. A journey by sea.
8. Money earned by work.
10. A state Of mind sometimes be-
longing to old age.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
CHRONIC BRONCHITIS CURED.

"For ten years I had chronic bronchi-
tbs 80 bad that at times could not speak
above Whisper" writes Mr.. Joseph
Coffman of Montmorenci, Ind. 81 tried
all remedies available, but with no sue
cess. Fortunately my employer sug-
gested that try Foley's Honey and Tar.
Its effect was almost miraculous, and l
am row cured of the disease. On my
recommendation many people have used
Foley's Honey and Tar, and always with
satisfaction" F. A. Shurtleff & Co. Grin
Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
1AKINc CARE OF cHILpReN.

TAKING CARE OF CHILDREN.
Only those who have charge of chill
dren,a and the responsibility of bringing
them up properly, know how difficult it
is to fulfil our duty to them, and exercise
the best influence over them.
1t is usual to attempt their manage
ment either by corporal punishment or
by rewards addressed to the senses, and
by words alone.
There is yet another means of govern
ment, the power and Importance of
which is too little studied; l refer to the
human voice. The wise man has ad-
monished US not to spare the rod, but
corporal chastisement may be inflicted
on child, accompanied by words so
uttered as to counterfeit entirely its in
tended effect, or the parent may use
language in the correction Of the child,
not Objectionable in itself, yet spoken in
tone which more than defeats its in
fluence.
A few words, however unskillfully
arranged, yet uttered in soft tone, are
found to possess magic influence. Are
we to think that this influence is con-
fined to the cradle? No; it is diffused
over every age, and ceases not while the
child remains under the maternal roof.
Is the boy growing rude in manner and
boisterous in speech? ! know of no
instrument so sure to control these tend
encies as the gentle tones of a mother.
She who speaks to her unruly son
harshly, only sanctions his conduct by
giving it her example-she pours oil on
the already raging flame.
In the presence of duty we are apt
sometimes to speak hastily to children.
Perhaps we even express threat in a
loud and irritating tone; instead of allay-
ing the passions of q child, this only
serves indirectly to increase them.
Every fretful expression awakens in
him the same spirit which produced it
so does pleasant voice call up agree
able feelings.
Whatever disposition, therefore, we
would encourage in child, the same
we should manifest in the tone in which
we address it.
If mother would see her little ones
grow up gentle and refined, she must
ever remember they ought to be able to
say of her, "Her voice was ever soft,
gentle, and lOw-an excellent thing in
woman" The echoes of such voice
remain long after she may have passed
away.
Those only who are possessed of a
gentle voice, or by great care can acquire
it, are able to do what every mother
aims at. O., make happy home
McCall's Magazine.
pON'TS FOR THE NURSERY.
Don't hang curtains around the cot.
Children need plenty Of air, especially
when sleeping.
Don't place the cot in a position where
the light will fall on the child's eyes; nor
in draught.
Don't make up baby's bed on the
floor. The air 10 most pernici0us near
the floor, and purest in the middle of
the room.
Don't forget that children's clothing |
should be warm, but light.
Don't neglect to air the children's bed |
clothes every day, taking them in about
noon.
Don't allow q child to sleep with an
elder person; its rest will be less dis
turbed and more beneficial alone.-Ex-
change.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
DREADFUL ATTACK OF WHOOP.
ING COUGH.

Mrs. Ellen Harrison Of 800 Park Ave-,
Kansas City, No., writes as follows:
sour two children had severe attack
of whooping cough. One Of them in the
paroxysm Of coughing would often faint
and bleed at the nose. We tried every
thing we heard of without getting relief.
We then called in our family doctor who
prescribed FOley's Honey and Tar.
With the very first dose they began to
improve, and we feel that it has saved
Their lives" Refuse substitutes. r. A.
Shurtleh q Co. Grin Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
Key to the PusxIer.

No. 92.--Deletions: /. HOrn-bill. 2.
Pin-tail. 3. Ear-wig. 4. Red-wing. 5.
Gross beak. 6. Wag-tail. Z. Wry-neck.
8. Wheat-ear.
No. 93.-Progressive Enigma: I, tea.
each, teach, he, her, hers-teachers.
No. 4.-Charade: Current.
No. 95.-Rirds Beheaded and Curtail-
ed: Raven. P-love-r. S-nip-e.
No. 96.--Picture Puzzles: Woodstock.
Carlyle.
No. 97.-Hidden Dry Goods: Satin.
Linen.
No. 9S-Connected Hollow Squares:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
Life Lines.

The undertaken finally overtakes us
all.
Swell society must be the kind that
is puffed up.
The fellow who pays compliments
sometimes doesn't pay anything else.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

A Time for Everything. Accused
Oficer-I admit dat l wuz drunk and
insulting people; but wuz off duty and
in citizens clothes, sir! Police Com
missioner-That is just the point, sir.
When you are of duty and in citizens
clothes you have no more right getting
drunk and insulting people than any
BODY else, sir!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
No. 1O7.-Double Acrostic.

My primals name well known au-
thor and my finals one Of his books.
Crosswords: 1. An old fashioned
dance. 2. A musical term meaning
slow. 3. Measure. 4. Instruments for
cutting. 5. A city Of Kansas. 6. A
graceful tree I. In light or affected
manner. 8. To lead on. 0. Closer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

All of the words described contain
the same number Of letters. When
rightly guessed and placed one below
another, the diagonal beginning at the
upper left hand letter and ending at the
lower right hand letter. will spell what
every one wishes to acquire.
Crosswords: 1. To free from all
blame. 2. Excellent. 3. The class to
which Holsters and crabs belong. 4. A
gender. 5. Murdered. 6. A person of
no account. Z. Trunkfish. 8. Distrust.
8. An actor Of tragedy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

81 had stomach trouble all my life"
says Edw. Meh,er, proprietor Of the
Union Bottling Works, Erie, Pa, ''and
tried all kinds of remedies. Finally
reed of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, and have
been taking it to my great satisfact on.
never found its equal for stomach
trouble"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

Like other evils cramps and diarrhea
come suddenly. Promptly give a dose
of Perry Davis Painkiller and the pains
will 20 Immediately. A bottle at hand
will save hours of suffering -be pre-
pared.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

No. 1O8.-Discovered Words.
In capital city of Europe find seven
teen words, phonetic or otherwise, prin-
cipally otherwise.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

Mrs. Hauskeep-You needn't deny it,
Della. saw you permit that policeman
to kiss you last night. Delia-Av coorse,
ma'am. Sure, ye wouldn't have me re-
sist an officer, would ye?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

"If had my way" said the practical
man, "there would be no poetry writ
ten" "Well," answered the cynical
reader of magazines, ~ guess you've
got your way, all right"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. F. w. Groves signature
on each box. Csc. F. A. Shurtleff &
Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
NEGLECT MEANS DANGER.

Don't neglect biliousness and constipa-
ton. DeWitt's Little Early Risers cure
such cases. NJ. B. Smith, Butternut,
Mich, says: "DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers are the most satisfactory pills ever
took. Never grippe or cause nausea"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
A CHATTANOOGA DRUGGISTS
STATEMENT.

Robt. ]. Miller, Proprietor of the Read
House Drug Store Of Chattanooga,
Tenn, writes: There is more merit in
Foley's Honey and Tar than in any other
cough syrup. The calls for it multiply
wonderfully and we sell more of it than
all the other cough syrups combined"
F. A. Shurtleff & Co. Grin Stevens, Ok
ford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
s SER Err ALU DO N

No. 90 -Anagram Animals: Lion,
horse. hare. wolf, cat, eve, deer. rat,
swine, sable. SEAL roe, lamb.
No. 1OO.--Partial Comparisons: 1. Bet,
better 2 Let. letter. 3. Set, setter. 4.
Tea, tear. 8. Mite, inter. 6. Fill, filter
Z. Mill, miller. s. Din. dinner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
A SURE CURE.

For all kinds of sores, burns, bruises,
or other wounds DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve is sure cure. Skin diseases yield
to it at once. Never fails in case OF
niles. Beware of counterfeits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates, and will not constipate like
nearly all other cough medicines. Re-
fuse substitutes. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Grin Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

Doctor-You have taken something
that's disagreed with you. Patient (who
has recently married widow-Yes, 1
haye-I took a wife last month.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
ln..,tsns "a Mothers.

As rule, admirers don't think poor
girl is as pretty as rich one, even if she
is better looking.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

Foley's Kidney Cure if taken in time
affords security from all kidney and
bladder diseases. F. A. Shurtlef & Co.
Grin Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

Foley's Kidney Cure makes the kidney
and bladder right. F. A. Shurtlei q Co.
Grin Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

McJigger-I find it's good rule never
to hit man when he's down. Thing.
umbob-It's a better rule never to hit a
man when he's got you down.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
No. 1O4.-Charades.

My FIRST to the past belongs;
My SECOND the clock has just cried;
Ny THIRD in the kitchen Is used;
Ny WHOLE Is both long and wide.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
M ,Os,-Easy Diamond.

l. A letter. .. Three-fifths Of Spain.
8. A month. 4. To affect with pains or
uneasiness. 5. A letter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

Eff Gabrul wuz ter blow his trumpet
termorrer, some er de fault finders would
rise en- tell i'm dat his musical eddication
had been neglected.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
7Hlst;@a5ASb
-%S--G~.%
No. 101.-EvolutioA.


Required: By changing one letter at
time the evolution Of an article OF
food considered natural accessory tc
any social gathering, to an indispensa-
BILE part Of the game Of golf.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

Faith cure is the best remedy to cure
you of something you haven't got.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
ALI, HIS LIFE.

Some men are more, careful to tell
their wives the things that don't happen
than the things that do happen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

sit doesn't pay man to 60 to law,
does it?" "Well, yes, it pays man,
but that mans the lawyer"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

De reason some folks wants de gospel
ter fly is kase it's nightly in dey way
wen dey wants ter run wild de devil.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
STOPS THE COUGH

Women can do more for men by
amusing them than praying for them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

There ara very few people in this
world smart enough to know how not to
be too smart.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

"Who is the fellow with the long
hair?" "He's a Yale College boy"
"Well, I've often heard of those Yale
locks"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

The surest and safest remedy for kid
ney and bladder diseases il Foley's Kid
ney Cure. F. A. Shurtlen 4 Co. Grin
Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

Associate with the good and You will
be one of them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

Convincing proof of the efficacy OF
Ely's Cream Balm, the greatest OF
catarrh remedies, is certainly cheap.
A generous trial size costs but 10 cents
Full size so cents. Sold by druggists
everywhere or mailed by Ely Brothers,
SO Warren Street, New York.
MEssRs. ELY BRos.-After giving
YOUR Cream Balm trial can truly say
1 feel very much benefited by its use
and shall continue to use it by purchas.
ing it from our druggist here.
MRS. w. B. DANIEL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

My FIRST, like a sermon. needs
1.-TWO heads and an application"
When the heads have TWO, succeeds
Delight or evaporation.
To the charge of my TOTAL the fatalist
lays,
For the facts Of his life. all the censure
or praise.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
See. a nixadyantnsc In It.

"You ought to be good boy"
eyes. but if was good boy people
wouldn't say how bright I am."-lndi-
anapolis News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

Blobbs-What is Scribbles' particular
line of work? Slobbs-He's an obituary
poet. Blobbs-Attends to the last sad
writes, Ell?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
SOMETIMES SERIOUS.

Coughs and colds often result serious
ly because people are careless. One
Minute Cough Cure will remove all dan
ger. Absolutely safe. Acts at once.
Sure cure for coughs, colds, Group, grip,
bronchitis, other throat and lung
troubles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

Fond PARENT wish, Bobby, that
could be a little boy again. Bobby
wish YOU could-littler than me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

Sometimes big monument only means
dat yo' fr'en's havin' got you dar, wants
ter keep you dar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
PNEUMONIA is ROBBED OF ITS
TERRORS

BY Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t stop.
the racking cough and reals and
strengthens the lungs. II taken in time
it will prevent an attack of pneumonia.
Refuse substitutes. F. A. Shurtleff 4
Co, Grin Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

Eff dey wuz free excursion ter heaven
some folks would make excuse dat dey
don't like ter ride in crowd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

The staunch and elegant steamers, "Gov
Dingley" and EBAY State" alternately leav.
franklin Wharf, Portland, and India Wharf
Boston. at 100 P. d., daily, Sundays excepted:
These steamers meet every demand OF modei
steamship service In safety, speed, comfort AZ
Through tickets for Providence, Lowell
Worcester, New York, etc.
J. r. LlSCOMB, General Manager.
r, NJ Bartlett, gent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
Wanted.

Peeled pulp wood, spruce, fr, and hemlock
70 be delivered on cars Is: 3. Z. station, West
Paris, South Paris, oxford, and Norway.
station West Paris, Bryants Pond and Locke's
Mills. e. w. PENLEY,
West Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

AND WORKS OFF THE COLD.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
q cold in one day. No Cure, no Pay.
Price Is cents. r. A. Shurtlef & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
No. 1O3.-Dhagonal.
No. 1O2.-Dits Of Bos.

Find two characters from Dickens In
the pictures here shown.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
SatNma interior EnanG|S
are better than paint.

They work easy, make smooth sur
face, and any one can apply them to
walls, ceilings, inside woodwork, pam
tries, kitchens and furniture. Many
beautiful tints. The surface is nom
absorbent and can be kept bright and
clean by wiping with damp cloth.
Don't pay fancy prices when your dealer will
furnish you "Satsuma Interior Enamels" at the
same price as ordinary paint.
FREE Color card and our booklet, "How to
Refurnish the Home Without Buying New Fur
niture."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-01

beginning with 20 per cent and Erad dpa
issued. Joined with ample provisions Tor thelr r.
demption and return to the issuing bank. would
result In the necessary contraction when the cir
culation became redundant and the notes W.
not needed in business. The safety OF the notes
be made absolute by reserve fund raised py
The safety Of the notes should be further IN
creased by provisions tnat only banks with mini
t1 u ~ notes and that the Controller Of
the Currency. or the Controller and the SecretaIy
of the Treasury. SHOULD have discretion To re1uSe
any bank. all the banks. authority to issue ade
all the national banks would permit the issue OF
about s1i00000cl of uncovered notes for the nrSt
issue OF 90 per and the ultimate issue of $50
O000oo If the amount increased To 50 per cent
The M % rp dGr when IL Is
REQUIRED for moving crops n the 1arm,ng s{ate i,
as required by the banks In those States; and if
after performing its duty il Is returned to tn
in the Improvement Of the countrys facilities for
handling m It's pan spf the P PoWsr issue adona
notes would be element of great strength TO the
banks TO protect themselves and their customers
when protection is most needed PanicS or imam
the result of fear which spreads among the people
their payments and conduct their business. This
spreads and forces liquidation Of credits which
never is time when the Liquidation of all credits.
pG aPy whod eTs
The conditions Of issue should not be such as to
or bank to sse 81 or Thes bs
and going all the time in accordance with the
demands OF business, Such notes would be much
prefera Bile to form of clearing house notes or
emergency circulation issued by clearing houses or
similar associations. because each bank Sould
quickly issue its quota without waiting FOR
the slow process of consultation. and the average
result obtained by the independent action of banks
in all of the country would more nearly re-
spond to the actual demands and necessities.
This plan for the medihcation Of the national
bank currency is not offered as anything new IL
has been suggested often before widely discussed
and bills emhodying these general features nave
been before Congress for several years 1t is not
in the currency system. but IL is urged a prac-
teal ana simple method of improving the national
bank currency by giving IT the much needed quail
ity of elasticity without inlpairing its safety.
The Controller therefore calls the attention of
Congress to this subject. asks It's careful consid-
Grafton. and strongly recommends the passage OF
an act ennbodying the main features outlined
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-01
EXPECTS REPEAL or TIMER ACT
SENATOR HANsBKoUGH SAYS THAT IT SHIELDS
GRAVE ABUSES OF THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.
InY rrLranArn ro rnE rnInlNEI

TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBLHE.I
Washington, NOV Ex-senator Hansbrough,
chairman of the Committee Public Lands, pre-
diets the repeal at this session of Congress of the
act Of June 3, 1873, known the Timber and Stone
act. as recommended by Secretary Hitchcock in
his annual report. This act, said the Senator lis
now shielding the Gravest abuses OF the public
domain. Under its provisions thousands of acres
are being denuded of timber aud irreparable in
jury is being done in certain States and Terri
tories. Secretary Hitchcock is preparing bill re-
peang il, and | believe Congress will act in
cordance with his recommendations and enact such
legislation is necessary to put stop ito these
grave abuses
In reply TO a question, the Senator said, II know
of abuses under the Stone Claim section of
the law. and 1t may be found feasible to repeal
only that part which authorizes the cutting of
timber"
Referring to the fencing of public lands Senator
Iiansbrough said that there had undoubtedly been
numerous and grave violations of the law and that
the President determined enforce 1t and
secure the removal of the fences but he did not
appTehend bloodshed the serious difficulties APP
parently feared by Colonel Mosby
THE cattlemen.> said the Senator. have been
brought face 10 face with grave situation by the
encroachnent of settlers, which is rapidly circum
scribins the range and leaving them without food
for the great herds of cattle. that not only con-
furnish large portion of the beef supply of the
country. Under these circumstances they have re-
sorted to fencing out the would be settlers and
are meanwhile endeavoring to secure some egis-
lation by Congress which Will afford them AN OPP
poFtunity IN save their industry from absolute de-
al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-01
General Object

unprofessional citizen soidiery for its defence
should run along as we have done for one.
hundred and ten years under a militia law
which never worked satisfactorily in the begin
ming, and which was perfectly obsolete before
any fit for military duty was born.
The result is that have practically no mill
tia system, notwithstanding the fact that the
constitution makes Ii the duty of the Federal
Congress ito provide for organizing. arming
and discspiining the militia" and 'for calling
forth the militia to execute the laws of the
Union. suppress instructions, and repel inva-
sions." The National Guard organizations OF
the several States have grown up in default of
any national system and to meet local require
nents. Their relations TO the federal govern
ment have never been defined or settled The