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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24

NO. It is not all profit in our busi-
..o--." declared the manager Of an lex
.,-;s;ve" shoestOre in the Fifth avenue
district. at is true we fit the feet or
0eople Of money, which means that III
cases of running accounts we have TO
wait till the end of the year for our
money, because they scorn anything
but yearly settlcments-that is, we
render our bills on Jan. l and get our
money some time before June. But our
chief source of loss is from polished,
we'll dressed thieves. How can a man
GET away with a pair Of shoes? why,
by putting them on his feet and walk
ing away with them. These thieves,
men and women, come in with the air
of wealth and gentility, select eXpen-
sive shoes, try them on-both shoes are
tried on, you know, in n first class
place-and while pretending to walk
I'D and down to try the feel of the
shoes they divert the salesman's atten'
ton and simply walk out of the store
with twenty dollar shoes on their feet'
leaving a dollar and half pair on our
hands. Don't think we are easy, Dut
there are so many ways in which TINS
can be worked that we sometimes lose
three or four pairs Of shoes in week.
New York Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
a Ianane.e Hxsienis Bath.

In hygienic matters the Japanese
have everywhere habit which may
have a lesson for us. In their nightly
bath and morning wash the water Is
never cold, never warm, but always as
hot as it can be borne. To foreigners
this habit seems very surprising, but
the most inveterate Englishman, If he
stays in the country long enough, aban-
dons his cold tub in its favor.
The cold taking which, 1t is suspect
ed, must follow it is not found to occur
If the water has been hot enough. This
heat is maintained by little furnace
beneath the bath. In the bath the
bather or bathers take prolonged
soaking, the washing proper being done
on the bathroom floor; then follow a
second and final soaking, drying with
towel and a lounge in bathing wrapper.
This habit seems to promote softness
and suppleness of the skin and by per-
sons inclined to rheumatism Is soon
found to be altogether preferable to
the cold bath in every particular. The
poorest of the Japanese hear of cold
bath with amaZement and would be
sure the man who used it must be a
barbarian.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
BenconsfeId's Loves.

Disraeli, afterward Lord Beacons-
field. wrote to his sister when he was
Young man: by the bye, would you
like Lady u. for sister-in-law-
very clever, f25,OO0 and domestic! AS
for love- all my friends who married
for love and beauty either beat their
wives or live apart from them. This is
literally the case. I may commit many
follies in life, but l never Intend 10
marry for love which l am sure Is a
guarantee of infelicity."
Within four years Disraeli had mar
ried, not Lady H., but the rich WIDOW
of Wyndham Lewis, of whom he mao
written on meeting her for the hrs'
time: "a pretty little woman, a HIT
and rattle; indeed. gifted with a Vol.
utility l should think uncqualed aho
of which can convey no idea. she
told me that she liked silent, melah
choly men, 1 answered that l had nc
doubt Of it."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
HOW TO WASH BLANKET
Caring for the Feet.

Much attention is paid to the complex
ion and the hands but very little is be-
slowed upon the feet, although our COM
fort depends in great measure upon
them. Few things equal the torture
caused by wearing shoes that are too
small or those with narrow toes and
high heels, circulation is hindered and
this causes headache and dizziness.
Children's shoes should be bought large
enough to allow for seasons growth,
and medium quality is better than very
heavy or very light ones. During wet
weather rubbers are not only comforta-
BILE but economical, for they keep the
shoes dry, and nothing ruins leather
more quickly than to get it wet.
To keep the feet in good condition it
is necessary to battle them three times a
week, and to look after the nails once a
week. If they perspire great deal dis
solve borax in the water, wash them
thoroughly, keeping them in the water
fifteen minutes, and wipe dry. This may
be done every night before retiring.
Dust them in the morning with powder
composed of four parts talcum powder
and one part bOracic acid thoroughly
mixed. This checks perspiration, and
adds greatly to ones comfort.
Corns are very painful and when they
are new may be removed by rubbing
with pumice stone. If of long standing,
make a poultice by soaking light bread
in vinegar five minutes and bind it to
the corn at night. In the morning keep
the foot in warm water ten minutes and
the corn will be easy to remove. Wear.
ing one pair of shoes in the morning and
another in the afternoon rests the feet
wonderfully. Nothing is more restful
to tired feet than the salt water bath.
This is prepared by adding tablespoon,
full of coarse salt to quart of warm
water. After they are removed from the
water wipe dry with coarse towel
McCall's Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24

The Rev. Joseph Erskine OF Edin
burgh at one time in his life lost hand
kerchief after handkerchief. He found
on investigation, that it was on sun
day these losses occurred. and accord
ingly Mrs. Erskine sewed his handker
chief in the tail pocket of his coat
Moo" said she-"noo lat us see VIVA
wull happen"
Mr.. Erskine, with the sewed in hand
kerchief, passed down the aisle OF tile
church that morning, as usual TO as
cend to the pulpit. but as he sailed D!
the amen corner he felt a gentle tui
behind. delicate nibble among III
coattails. Thereupon he turned on tue
disappointed old woman in the corne'
and said. with u triumphant smile:
NO the day. honest wuman, no th'
day."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24

In Marianne North's "Recollections
Of Happy Life is description OF
tame snake.
Its mistress would sometimes twist
the pretty bronze creature in the great
plat of hair she wore around her head
and once threatened to 20 down thus
decorated to a dinner party of rather
stiff people.
But one Of the snakes own eccentric
tiles serves to distinguish 1t among al
other reptiles of similar nature which
have served as pets.
1t was as fond Of glittering things as
its mistress herself, and when she took
off her many rings and placed them on
different parts of the table it would &C
about collecting them and stringine
them on its 1.-the body. Then it would
tie itself in a knot, so that the rings
could not be taken off until 1t was
pleased to unite itself again.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24

Two hundred miles beyond the mouth
of the Rio Meta the lnirida river en-
tiers the Orinoco started up that
stream, says traveller, with my canoe
loaded with trinkets for exchange with
the natives, who live in condition OF
extreme savagery, although they are
amiably disposed and usually harm
less. They 20 entirely nude save for
the loin cloths and get their subsist-
ence by hunting and fishing, chiefly
the latter.
was much interested in their meth
cd of taking fish by their use OF the
bow and arrow.
For this purpose they employ arrows
six feet in length made of reeds tipped
with iron. While canoe Is padded
gently along in the shadows the marks
man stands ready with his arrow on
the string of the bow. AS soon as q
large fish is seen, if the approach can
be made within range, the arrow Is let
fly and rarely fails to strike the prey.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
Saved.

The traveller in Ireland will do we'll
when he engages jaunting car 10
make sure of the step to when III
mounting he must trust his weight
The carman does not help INN to
mount.
A gentleman once said to the driver
he had engaged:
I'm afraid that step is loose"
The man took hold of it and shook 1t
"Ah, sure" said he Its too sthrons
It is! What are ye afraid OFF,
At that instant it came Off in his
hand.
But he turned to his fare with the
sunniest of smiles. "Well, sure saic
he. didn't | save yer honor from .
broken leg?"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
About Apples.

The reason why apples are SO much
more wholesome and digestible when
they are roasted, boiled OF baked is be.
cause the heat thus applied breaks down
the cells of the apple, and thus the acid
and the sugar contained in them are
more generally diffused through the ap
Piles, and the moisture is also dispersed
A French way of cooking apples which
We have seldom come across, excepting
in the homes of those who have lived in
that country, is as follows: Core and pare
your apples and place them in a baking.
tin, having filled the space left by the
removal of the core with butter and
brown sugar. Sprinkle brown sugar
and bits of butter about between the ap
Piles in the tin, and then bake. These
pommes au beurre are most delicious.
An apple and orange salad is also a
very nice and little known way of using
apples. Slice the oranges, after remov'
ing skin and scraping off the pulp, into
a bowl, mix with the slices some apples
cut into quarters or eighthS. Put plenty
of sugar in between each layer and mi1
well. Let this be made about an hour
before you need to use it. 1t is nice
dish, for the oranges give very delicate
flavor to the apples, and both 60 very
we'll together.
Apples are considered wholesome even
when eaten raw. One taken at break.
fast every morning is supposed to be
good for the complexion, and those who
suffer from liver trouble or govt would
do we'll to use them. Apples are said to
be of high value as brain food, owing to
the amount of phosphorus they contain
Dyspeptics are often ordered apples, and,
curiously enough, they are preventive
of jaundice.
When a tickling sensation in your
throat warns you Of the coming of a
cough, you would find tablespoonful
of the pulp of a roasted apple taken at
night great relief.
Stewed apples placed in the centre OF
a rice pudding make a variety in that
every day dish. When the rice has been
cooked on the fire pour it into a pie dish,
and make space for the apples in the
middle. Small pieces of butter scatter.
ed over the top and some brown sugar
are a very great improvement. Bake in
slow oven. -McCall's Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
Not Quite What He Meant.


The man who thought he had the
knack of saying pleasant things calcu-
lated to warm the cookies Of the Oldest
heart was revisiting the town in which
he had spent a summer twenty years
before.
I'm Miss Mears. l don't know that
you recall me-" said coquettish ell
derby spinster, approaching him in the
postoffice the day after his arrival.
The ready heart warmer turned with
his most beaming smile and wrung her
hand.
Recall YOU" he echoed. reproach-
fully. "As if one could help 1t, Miss
Mears! Why, you are one Of the land
marks of the town."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
Sahara's Gases.

Some of the GASES of the Sahara are
quite large. one of them being 12(
miles long and fifty-eight miles wide
The springs are of various kinds-hot
cold. mineral or gaseous. The kargha
oasis has a population Of 5000. They
raise grain, onions and dates. but live
on the least possible amount of food
work and reasoning power. Marshes
abound and fever prevails.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
No. 1O.-Insertions.

No. 1O.-InHeft1Ons.
Example: Insert letter In Q fuel
and make a resinous substance. An,
swer-Co-al, co-p-al]
/. Insert letter in masculine name
and make tropical fruit.
2. Insert letter in kitchen utensils
and make fortunes.
8. Insert letter in contends and
make crimes.
4. Insert a letter in single numbers
and make pains.
5. Insert letter in revolve and make
a European country.
6. Insert letter in light conversation
and make to defraud.
Z. Insert letter in to fly and make
pertaining to the sun.
s. Insert a letter in farming nipple
ments and make habitations.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
A Double Surprise.

Furniman-Now, there's your hus
band coming, Mrs. Candor. Let's make
a little surprise for him. Mrs. Funni
nan and will hide behind the curtains
here, and you tell him that your eX
pected guests haven't come. Then wei
step out and surprise him.
(Enter Mr.. Candor)
Mrs. Candor (obeying orders)-Well
Henry. our expected guests have dis
appointed us-Mr. and Mrs. Funnimar
haven't come.
Mr.. Candor (heartily)-Thank heaven
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
No. 14.-word Building.

/. From the letters Of the word
stream" make another word contain
Ing all the letters, twelve words con-
tanning five letters and at least twelve
words each containing four letters.
2. Make four more words from the
letters in the word spot" using all
the letters in each word.
3. Make four more words with the
letters in the word live" using all the
letters in each word.
T. With the letters E, z, S, V, K.
make three words Of five letters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
Key to the Pu.sler.

No. 1.-Metagram: Letter. better. fet
ter, setter. letter.
No. 2.-lIllustrated Zigzag: Haw
thorne. l. Horse. 2. Banjo. 3. Newell
4. Slate. 3. Sloth. 6. Lemon.
Purse. 8. Anvil. 8. Eagle.
No. "A Crowd Of Boys: l. ALFRED
2. Edwin. 3. Henry. 4. Herman. .
Ira. &. Martin. I. Orlando. 8. Owen
9. Stephen. 10. Theodore. II. Victor
II. William.
No. 4.-Riddle: Nails.
No. 5.-Dcuble Acrostic: Good appe
tite. Crosswords-1. Gallop. 2. Orange
3. Orient. 4. Domini. 5. Alight. {
Pawnee.
No Cripple Beheadings: 1. Famed
2. Maj-sr. 3. Madam. 4. Impact. .
Impair. 6. Hit-her. Z. Sta-men.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
A NIGHT ALARM.

Worse than an alarm of fire at night is
the brassy cough of Group, which sounds
like the children's death knell and it
means death unless something is done
quickly. Foley's Honey and Tar never
fails to give instant relief and quickly
cures the worst forms of Group. Mrs.
P. L. Cordier, of Warrington, KY,
writes: my three-year-old girl had a
severe case of Group; the doctor said she
could not live. l got bottle of Foley's
Honey and Tar, the first dose gave quick
relief and saved her life" Refuse sub
stitutes. F. A. Shurtleff & Co. Grin
Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
Gone Shopping with my Wife

There is at least one lawyer in Detroit
who tells the truth. It is his custom tc
put on his Office door notices
"Gone to lunch; back in half an hour
"Gone to court; back in three hours.
"Gone out to see a man; back in ter
minutes"
And so on, and callers are generally
successful in waiting for him.
One day last week caller found this
"Gone shopping with my wife; bach
the Lord knows when"
The caller didn't wait, neither die
four others who called.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24

81 wonder" said Mrs. DuZZit. "if the
men ever really looked as the pictures
Of the oden times represent them"
1--WE have just as much reason for
supposing So" answered Mr.. Duzzt.
"as for thinking that the women of 10,
day look like the pictures Of them In
the dry goods advertisements" jude
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
A THOUSAND DOLLARS THROWN
AWAY.

Mr.. W. W. Baker, of Plainview, Neb.,
writes, "My wife had lung trouble for
over fifteen years. We tried a number
of doctors and spent over thousand
dollars without any relief. She was very
low and I lost all hope, when a friend
suggested trying Foley's Honey and Tar,
which l did; and thanks be to this great
remedy it saved her life. She is stronger
and enjoys better health than she has
ever known in ten years. We shall never
be without Foley's Honey and Tar and
would ask those afflicted to try it." F
A. Shurtleff & Co. Grin Stevens, Ok
ford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
No. 12.-Picture Pux.le.
No. 13.-Charades.

Ny first is what we wish to be;
My third and second. you will see.
Are just alike: my fourth. It's true.
Is what q scold will sometimes do;
Ny fifth a nickname for boy;
My sixth q verb we oft employ;
My whole q writer known to fame;
Now, see If you can guess his name.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24

A mistress told her maid, Betsy, that
she must not always do things on her
own responsibility, but first ask permits
sion. The next day Betsy walked into
the parlor and said, politely: "Please,
madam, the cat is busy eating up the
duck in the pantry; must l drive her
away or not?'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
No. 16.-Syncopations.

Syncopate soiled and leave tariff.
Syncopate porch and leave to cease.
Syncopate a division Of time and
leave an insect.
Syncopate equilibrium and leave an
attitude
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
Conundrums Answered.

What part Of fish is found at the
end of book? The fin-is.
What is the darkest part Of a tune!
The pitch.
What is the lightest part Of tune!
The air.
What are the obligatory parts of a
tune? The notes.
What part of a cat is found In q
novel? The tale (taiD
What part Of story resembles a
piece of ground? The plot.-Youth's
Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
IVeTs \ Pond Pianos
The Conservatory Expands.

The New England Conservatory of
Music is about to move into its beautiful
new buildings on the Back Bay. This
is the largest school of music in the
world, and its pre-emine1ce among
American institutions has been conceded
ever since it was founded in 1858 by DR..
Eben Tourjee.
Twenty years ago, when the depart
ment of pianoforte instruction was being
developed, few Ivers Il Pond pianos
were purchased. Since then, as the con-
servatory has expanded, there Rave
gradually been acquired 26S Ivers Il
Pond pianos. With the expansion in-
cidenta' to moving into the new build
ing, the board of directors of the con-
servatory have placed their order for 81
additional Ivers & Pond pianos, making
a total of 300.
Higher tribute to this famous Boston
art product would be hardly possible
than 20 years continued patronage by
this most critical of musical institutions.
From the Boston Herald, the leading
newspaper of New England, in its issue
of July Is, 1902.
w. j. WHEELER, Agent,
South Paris, Oxford County, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24

A story is told of a lawyer whose quick
wit never deserted him whether in office
or court. One day client entered the
office and, throwing back his coat, said,
irritably: "Why, sir, your office is as hot
as an oven" "Why shouldn't it be?"
was the calm response. at is here that
make nv bread.n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
Buaineas Instinct.

The following epitaph may be seen
in the cemetery of parish in the en-
virons Of Paris:
"Here lies Nine. N, wife Of NJ.
N, master blacksmith. The railing
round this tomb was manufactured by
her husband"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24

Kidney complaint kills more people
than any other disease. This is due to
the disease being so insidious that it gets
a good hold on the system before it is
recognized. Foley's Kidney Cure will
prevent the development of fatal disease
if taken in time. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Grin Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24

No. S.-Date Plsxle.
Ny first Is one-third Of my fourth
My second is three times my fourth.
My first plus my second is equal to
my second plus my fourth minus two.
My fourth subtracted from my Sec
ond is equal to two-thirds Of my second.
My third and fourth taken together
are the same value as my fourth taken
alone.
My first, second, third and fourth
give a year of importance to the reader.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
Important TO Mothers

Mamma-"Johnny, did you wipe
your feet on the mat when you came imp"
Johnny-"I couldn't get my shoestrings
united; they were in hard knot"
Mamma-"But what have shoestrings to
do with it?' JOHNNY couldn't wipe
my feet without taking off my shoes,
could I?'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
DO You Blame Him |:

Towne-There seems to be nothing
he enjoys so much as the sound of his
own voice.
Browne-That's so, and there's moth
ing annoys him so much as the thought
that he can't hear himself when he
talks in his sleep.-Philadelphia Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
DELL NJ, VI IEN,
Gen. Mgr. Arizona Gold Mining Co.

Johnny-"I wish my folks would agree
upon one thing and not keep me all the
time in worry" Tommy-"What
have they been doing now?" Johnny
Mother won't let me stand on my head,
and dad is all the time fussing because |
wear my shoes out so fast"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24

At the Eating House. Chef-"There
ought to be some way to work off our
cold meats" Proprietor-"Why not
make hash of it?' Chef-"Our Gus
toners are trifle above hash, you must
remember Proprietor-"Oh, well,
get ten cents a plate and call it unas-
sembled crOuuetteS."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24

Foley's Honey and Tar is the best for
Group and whool,ing cough, contains no
opiates, and cures quickly. Careful
mothers keep it in the house. +. A.
Shurtleff & Co. Grin Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24
How to Wash FIanneIs.

Flannels should be washed either be-
fore or after the ordinary washing, and,
if possible, arrange that you may have
fine day. If you are washing Jaeger fan
nels, you can soak them in lukewarm
water with ammonia 1.-TWO gallons OF
water to one tablespoonful of ammonia)
for one hour. Cover the basin to keep
in the strength.
In washing flannels, three things must
be remembered: The water must be
''lukewarm," else the garment will
shrink; the flannel must not be soaped,
nor must it be left lying about; it must
not be allowed to get thick and felted,
and no strong soaps must be used.
We have ready two tubs of lukewarm
water in one of which we have put some
soft soap, much more than we would
put in when washing white things.
Before putting the garment in the tub,
shake it well to remove dust; then press
it through the hands as if you were
squeezing sponge. On no account
must it be rubbed. Flannel garments
should never be so soiled as to require
rubbing, even were it not so injurious.
After you have we'll squeezed the gar
ment in the soap lather, squeeze, do not
wiring out the soapy water, and, after
turning the article inside out, put it in
the second tub of water, repeating the
process. Stockings must be washed in
the same way, although it may some
times be necessary to use little soap
for the feet. Wash one garment at a
time, and, after taking it out of the
"seconding" water, shake it we'll, to
raise the little hairs that constitute the
map" of the flannel.
If you haven't wringer, after squeez-
ing as much of the water out as possible
with the hands, putt in towel and get
someone to twist one end while you do
the twisting at the other.
Never dry flannels in hot sun or in
front of a fire where they are likely to
steam. A breezy day is the best, and
they should be hung out to dry at once.
Stockings are always pegged by the toes.
When drying knitted or crocheted arti-
cles, change them about to keep them in
shape. Another plan is to pin them to
sheet, and hang out the sheet to dry.
Flannels should be pressed with cool
iron. Place damp cloth over the dry
flannel, and proceed to iron carefully.
Should there be any embroidering on
the flannel, you must place another piece
of flannel underneath and iron it on the
wrong side to raise the work. Stockings
should be ironed on the right side with
a damp cloth over them, when they will
look like new.
HOW TO WASH BLANKETS.
When washing blankets make lather
of boiled soap and tepid water, and al
low tablespoonful of household am
monia for every pailful and half of
water. Wash them in two or three
waters, put them through the wringer,
and hang out to dry. Choose a fine
windy day for this work, as blankets
spoil by being kept damp.-McCall's
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-24

Dyspepsia-bane of human existence.
Burdock Blood Bitters cures it, prompt
ly, permanently. Regulates and tones
the stomach.