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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Emergency Candy.

"Oh, dear! how 1 wish ! had some
candy" sighed Elsa, stretching bel
arms above her head in graceful yawn
"Why not make some?" suggested hel
friend ANA.
"Oh, don't want the trouble OF max.
ing it." was the reply. "Besides, wan,
it now, this very minute, and there ISM
anything we could make without cook
ing, except cream walnuts, dates, OF
some such stuff. There isn't a nut in
the camp, I'll venture to say, and-yes,
l believe there is some powdered sugar
l."
Here she was interrupted by ANA.
"Pll promise to have some cream ready
| iu five minutes that will be as palatable
as if it contained nuts" she said.
"Then several other voices chimed IN
with: "Go aheadm "Dor "Won't that
be delightful"
"If we had only anticipated how woe
fully forlorn girls camp would DC
without candy, Lowney would have been
richer by several boxes" said the first
speaker, at the same time holding up to
view a paper bag of sugar. $50 ahead
ANA; let's have specimen of your five
minute production" she said.
ANA disappeared into the closet
where wonderful things had been CON
cocted during their two weeks soJourI
in the country, and when she reappeareo
she handed each of the girls sauce disf
containing dark, pasty substance and
spoon.
Five spoons went almost simultaneous
ly to five rosy lips, and as many
''Um-m-m-m's" followed.
"Just as good as Lowney's, with
spoon thrown in," said Helen Vaughn
do tell us how it's made"
wait until you get the next install
ment," was the reply.
"Oh, see, change of flavor" re-
marked Elsa, who held dish of the
second variety in her hand.
"Well, girls, it's just this" said th'
candy maker, flourishing her mixing
spoon: Cocoa, water and sugar, with
few drops of the essence of peppermint
vanilla, or any other flavor you may
fancy. l prefer peppermint. We usee
to make it at college when we didn''
want to bother with fudge"
"Then there isn't any rule for making
it?n
"Oh, no; just mix the things together
till they taste good. I'm so glad YOU
like it."-Ladies' World.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Too Much For Him.

Voltaire could not speak much Eng
fish, The reason why he refused tc
study the language is this: 1t was
drilled into him that plague was
pronounced "plaig," which he thought
very pretty and acceptable. But right
on top of it he was introduced tc
"ague." which his teacher said must
be called "a-gue." Finding it impos
sible to reconcile the difference, he
went off into II philosophical tantrum
and dropped the study.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Kew 10 the Puxxler.

No. 1853. - Charade: May-nip-u-lats
(manipulate).
No. 354.-A Familiar Quotation: Mel
were deceivers ever.
No. 500. - Diagonal: Autumn. l
Abound. .. Outfit. 3. Nutmeg. 4
August. 5. Encamp. &. Margin.
No. 356.-Word Puzzle: Plaice, place
lace. ace.
No. 357.-Triangle: l. Portland. 2
Overuse B. Rehasp. 1. Trait. .
Lust. 4. Asp. Z. Ne. 8. ID.
No. 35S.-Central Acrostic: Blushins
leaf. |. Gable. .. Oiled 3. LaudS. 4
Dusty. 5. Ether. 6. Neigh. Z. Fancy
8. Regal. 0. Inlet. 10. Ideal. II
Thank. IL. Safer.
No. Establishments Puzzle Platter
planter Host. ghost. Harper, sharper
Peculator. speculator.
No. 360.-Metagram: l. Musk.
Dusk. 3. Rusk. 4. Tusk. 5. Husk.
No. 361. - Anagram Verse: Arno
Nora, roam.
No. 362 -Beheadings: p-rattle. Plate
Sport. Truth. Charm. Chart.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
A Heroic Physicinn.

A deadly plague was raging in the
city of Marseilles. The doctors could
do nothing. for very little was known
of the disease. owing to the danger sur
rounding any inquiry into it. In a
council among themselves they came to
the conclusion that the corpse of vic,
tim must be dissected. but 1t would be
death to the operator. Upon this being
decided a celebrated physician, one OF
their number, arose and declared that
for the safety Of his country he would
give himself up to the task. He then
Immediately left the room. made his
will and arranged his affairs. AT day
break on the following morning he en-
tered the house where a man had just
died of the plague. Here he made a
complete examination Of the body. per-
formed the necessary operations and
wrote down all he observed. When
this was completed he left the house.
threw the notes he had made into vine
gar that they might not carry infection
and retired to lonely spot. There he
died within twelve hours.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Advice In Brief.

Drink plenty of clear cold water be
tween meals if you want clear skin.
The little white spots which appear OF
the finger nails usually indicate veal
state of general health. Almond oil is
food for the flesh. If rubbed into thu
neck and chest at night it acts as
developer.
Finger-nails can be strengthened by
rubbing vaseline into them every night
and manicuring once week.
The very up-tO-date girl has sofa
square of white canvas. She invites al
her admirers to write their names there
on, and she embroiders them with coarse
linen.
Do not forget that the same blood
that nourishes the muscles also feeds thu
nerves; SO when developing physica
strength you are strengthening the
nervous system.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
The Primrose Path.

Americans are morally easy. They
dislike to believe that real virtue has
anything to do with steep and thorny
path. It has, however. Nothing Is
more common" in the words of Burke,
ethan for men to wish, and call loudly,
too, for reformation, who, when 1t ar
rives, do by no means like the severity
of it's aspect" The strength of ring
government, whether in New York,
Philadelphia, or st. Louis, depends upon
the absence of the severer virtues. Why
does Tammany for instance, 80 often
vim? Why did it win the other day in
the teeth of all reason? Because there
are so many people who, although will
ing to inflict virtue upon others, do not
relish it themselves. Many of the police
and firemen voted against Mayor Low
because they lost improper privileges
under him. Hundreds were disguised
by the Commissioner of Health, because
no man likes to be vaccinated against
his will or forced to fix his own drain,
or stop music at midnight because he is
a public nuisance, or spend money in
cleanness if he is a barber. Others were
preoccupied about their Sunday beer.
Others about their taxes. Each OF us
would rather be an exception to the
strict demeanor required for civic prog
ress. As soon as it touches US PERSONAL
ly, reform is an undue check to liberty.
Realizing this inconsistency many OF the
most attractive Americans take a cheer
full, fatalistic view of conduct, allowing
to others all the liberties for which they
realize fOndness in themselves. This
fairness is, as far as it goes, a virtue.
We should be stronger, however, if we
seized the other horn of the dilemma,
imposed upon ourselves the duties which
we saw to be good in others, and took
civic affairs seriously. Mans attention
is limited, and ours has been concentrate
ed on industry. That stage is passing.
The number of persons who do not care
TO fix their minds entirely on pecuniary
progress is increasing, and, as we must
have something that seems worthy OF
devotion, one result will be greater
willingness to bring effort and sacrifice
into public life.-Collier's Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
When n Peanut Sprouts.

"Few persons are perhaps aware tina,
a thing of beauty is Il common peanut
plant growing singly in II six or eigh,
inch pot and grown indoors during the
colder weather." said florist.
Kept in warm room or by the
kitchen stove. peanut kernel planted
In Il pot of loose. mellow loan and only
moderately moistened will soon germi
nate and grow up into u beautiful
plant. extending its branches over the
pot.
"The leaves close together like the
leaves of book on the approach OF
night or when Il shower begins to fall
upon them. The plant bears tiny vel
low flowers. There is nothing else just
like It,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
No a7o-G.orruphical Puzzles.

A, f, l, l, h. II, S-A large country III
the north of Asia, famous for numerous
wild animals clothed in fine furs. The
climate is very cold.
A, Tx, \, y, N-The ancient capital
of Il great empire in Asia. 1t is re-
markable for its gates and its porcelain
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

Flying machines should be equipped
with air brakes.
II you are interested in pen" pic
lures visit the rogues' gallery.
In proportion to its size mosquito
draws better than the average cigar.
What a pity it is that our neighbors
don't know as well as we do what's
good for them.
Parents always feel proud of their
children's good traits and wonder
where they get their bad ones.
1T affords us great pleasure to shout
down from the top that there is still
plenty of room up here" writes rural
editor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

relieve bad back and cure it,cure ev,
ery kidney and bladder disorder, trom
backache to diabetes
Mrs. C. F. Goodnow. living at l43 WASH.
ington street. New Britain. Conn, s SSS.,
~ gave a testimonial in December, bsyo'
tonching the merits OF Doan's Kidney Pits,
and In the statement said that | had oee zen
bothered with my back and kidneys 10,
over thirteen years, not constantly, ou'
when caught cold It generally Sor se'' @fte a
he main through the small OF my back was
so severe as to make me cry E out nrae psed
so,'a from r. w. Thompson x Co.'S drug
store Main street IN They shorts eeP P@e re
iia,,ed me of the trouble. l have taken
poan's Kidney pills at Intervals. . during q;
the last five years when l felt an attaSn =. ~
backache coming on,~ and they always
brought instant relief. ! am never witnou'
them in the house."
Doan's Kidney Pills sold at all drug
stores: so cents. F0sterMilburn Co., bur'
faIO. y. y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Ely's Cream Balm

OIVcS ntIItI IT VTIIcs
Ii cleanses, sOothet
and heals the diseased
membrane. IL cures
catarrh and dives
away a cold In tn,
mead quickly. Ii 1:
absorbed. Heals and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

No. 365.-Novel Double AcrOstic.
All the words described contain the
same number of letters. When rightly
guessed and written one below another,
one of the rows of letters, reading
downward, will spell a poets name;
Another row. reading upward, will
spell the name of one of his poems.
Crosswords: I. \ place Of residence,
3. Charged with an offense. 3 A plant
bearing cones. 4. \ public sale of
property TO the highest bidder. D. Hav'
ing no date. g. Possessing learning.
I. A rope dancer. 8. One engaged in
sailing Il yacht.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
How to Clean Brushes.

Dissolve piece of soda, the size of a
walnut, in quart ofhot water, comb the
hair from the brushes, dip the bristles
downwards into the hot water, and ont
again keeping the backs and handles as
dry as possible. Repeat this until the
bristles look clean, then rinse In cold
water. Wipe the handles, but not the
bristles, which should be shaken or dried
in the sun or near fire. Wiping the
bristles makes them soft, a. does aleo
the use Of soap.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
daIyeston,s Sea Wall.

One-third of Galveston's three miles OF
sea wall is completed. Construction be-
gan on October q, 1902. 1t is expected
that the entire wall will be finished with
in the next eighteen months.
After the people of Galveston shook OH
the horror of the calamity of September
| 8, 1900, they set about to find means to
prevent its repetition. They do not ex-
pect another tidal wave, but they seek
to be prepared for one. Public meet.
ings were held and bonds voted for sea
wall three miles long and seventeen feet
high, which is thirteen feet above mean
tide water and one and three-tenths feet
above the highest point reached by the
water that destroyed the city in 1900.
The plans provide for wall sixteen feet
wide on top, with a curved face at the
bottom merging into vertical face near
the top.
The wall proper is made of granite
concrete, on base of piles. These piles
are round and driven from forty to forty
four feet to the clay substratum and
faced with sheet-piling driven to the
same depth. The concrete is built up
ON the pile base. The rip-rap used con.
sists of granite blocks from two hundred
to one thousand pounds in weight: This
rip-rap is piled three feet high fol
twenty-seven feet outside the wall. The
concrete is made of crushed granite and
sand, with water and cement added. 1t
hardens to a continuous block of granite,
practically.
The county commissioners bought a
right of way for one hundred feet back
of the wall, which will be filled to a
level with the top of the wall. On this
ten-foot sidewalk and forty-foot
driveway will be built. The rest of the
space will be parked.
1t is expected that the bond issue OF
81 500, 900 will be sufficient to pay for
the wall and for the improvement of the
| right of way. The sea-wall enterprise
brought about movement for raising
the grade of the city to point determin.
ed upon by the surveys now in progress.
Two millions in bonds are authorized
for this Representatives. Weekly
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
The ReQl Effort.

ut is very hard" said the girl with
the new suit. for girl not to appear
to be trying to attract attention"
ut Is Il great deal harder" asserts
the girl with the red trimmed hat. for
her to attract attention and give the
appearance Of not trying to make an
effort to have 1t appear that she Is not
trying to attract attention. Nudge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

Let me say have used Ely's Cream
Balm for catarrh and can thoroughly
recommend it for what 1t claims. Very
truly, (Rev.) H. W. Hathaway, Elizabeth,
N. j.
tried Ely's Cream Balm and to all ap-
pearances am cured of catarrh. The ter
rible headaches from which 1 long suf-
fered are gone.-W. J. Hitchcock, late
Major U. s. Vol. and A. A. Gen.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezlng. Sold by druggists at so cents
or mailed by Ely Brothers, SO Warren
St., New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United States for
the District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of
LOUIS COHEN, In Bankruptcy.
Of Rumford, Bankrupt.
To the creditors Of LOUIS COHEN In
the County Of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the 2lst day of
November, A. d. 1908, the said Louis Cohen
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the first
House, in South Paris, on the 9Th day Of Dec,
A. D. 1905 at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon. at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint . trustee, examine the bankrups
and transact such other business - may proper
" come before said meeting.
South Paris, Nov. 2, 1905
Referee IN Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
THE LONE STAR STATE.

Down in Texas at Yoakum, is a big
dry goods firm of which Mr.. j. M. Hallel
is the head. Mr.. Halter on one of his
trips east to buy goods said to a friend
who was with him in the palace car
"Here, take one of these Little Early
Risers upon retiring and you will be uI
early in the morning feeling good" Fol
the clark brown" taste, headache and
that logy feeling DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are the best pills to use. Sold by
F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS A E

ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS A BOX
is the value II. A. Tisdale, Snnimerton,
s. c., places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. He says: II had the PILES for
twenty years. tried many doctors and
medicines, but all failed except DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t cured me-" 1t
is combination of the healing proper
ties of Witch Hazel with antiseptics and
,emollients; relieves and permanently
cures blind, bleeding, itching and pro-
truding piles, sores, cuts, bruises, ecze-
ma, salt rheum and all skin diseases.
Sold by F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
KODOL DYSPEPSIA CURE

Digests all classes of food, tones and
strengthens the stomach and digestive
organs. Cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Stomach Troubles, and makes rich
blood, health and strength. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure rebuilds wornout tissues,
purifies, strengthens and sweetens the
stomach. Gov. G. w. Atkinson, of West
Virginia, says, ~ have used number
of bottles of KOdol Dyspepsia Cure and
have found it to be very effective and,
indeed, powerful remedy for stomach
ailments. recommend it to my friends. y
Sold by F. A.. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Cute BOY.

Widow Eames-HOw would my little
Johnny like a new papa!
Johnny (aged five)-Oh, you needn't
shove the 'spOnsibility on me. ma. IL
isn't new papa for me. but new
husband for yourself. that you are
thinking about.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
CHEAP GINGER CAKES.

Five tablespoonful of flour, three
tablespoonfulS of brown sugar, one
tablespoonful of ground ginger, two
,ablespoonfuls of black molasses, good
teaspoonful of baking powder. Mix the
flour, sugar, ginger and baking powder
we'll together in dry state; then add
the molasses with little milk, stir well
together and bake in a moderate oven in
small pans
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

A young man in Vienna wanted to
commit suicide the other day. but at
the last moment his courage failed.
Taking out cigar, he asked police
man OH the bridge for light. A few
pulls revived his courage, and he jump
ed over the balustrade and disappeared
I'm the waters of the Danube.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
WANTED.

We would like to ask through the
columns of your paper, if there is any
person who has used Green's August
Flower for the cure of Indigestion, Dys
pepsia, and Liver Troubles that has not
been cured-and we also mean their
results, such as sour stomach, fermenta.
ton of food, habitual costiveness, nervous
dyspepsia, headaches, Respondent feel,
ings, sleeplessness-in fact, any trouble
connected with the stomach or liverF
This medicine has been sold for many
years in all civilized countries, and we
wish to correspond with you and send
you one of our books free of cost. II
you never tried August Flower, try a %
cent bottle first. We have never known
of its failing. If so, something more
serious is the matter with you. The %
cent size has just been introduced this
year. Regular size Is cents. F. A.
Shurtleff & Co.
~ n H,,prr Woonprpv N
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
A Curious Prospect.

A little bird sat on telegraph wire
And said to his mates. Il declare.
II wireless telegraphy comes into vogue
Well all have to sit on the air."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Bavaria.

The old joke about the alliance be-
tween doctors and undertakers is not
in vogue in Bavaria. In some districts
of that country one-half, in others even
three-quarters. of the population die
without having had medical attend
ance in their last illness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Nn ANNOYANCE.

The wife of well known landlord
In Ireland once received letter from
n disaffected tenant warning her that
her husband would certainly be shot
but that nothing would be done to In
lure or annoy her"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Musical Insects.

More than 5000 persons find employ.
ment in Japan in bringing up and
training musical insects" known as
Kusa hlbarl and resembling crickets
The sound they make is like that Of a
silver bell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
GOOD FOR CHILDREN.

The pleasant to take and harmless One
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate re.
lief in all cases of Cough, Group and
Grippe because it does not pass i'm
mediately into the stomach, but takes
effect right at the seat of the trouble
1t draws out the Inflammation, heal and
soothes and cures permanently by ena.
bling the lungs to contribute pure life
giving and life-sustaining oxygen to the
blood and tissues. DR.. Armstrong OF
Della, Tex, prescribes it daily and says
there is no better cough remedy made
Sold by F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

Beetles as species are absolutely
destructive to fertility. both above and
below the surface. Some families. such
as the common cockchafrr, actually
undermine turf In such way as tC
spoil whole fields of pasture.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
CoCoANUT CREAM.

Break up half cocoanut and simmer
| it gently in pint and half of milk till
we'll favored. Beat up four eggs, strain
to the milk, sweeten with tablespoon
full of powdered sugar, or according to
taste, and add an ounce of leaf gelatine.
When this is dissolved, pass the whole
through fine strainer, and pour into
mould to set. Garnish with grated CO,
Coanut,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

Within my FIRST and SECOND dwell
Some friends of mine that | love well:
Four footed. dumb. but true and kind.
But false of heart was he. | guess.
Who in the days of good Queen Bess
Dwelt In my WHOLE: mighty lord.
All clad in doublet. ruff and sword.
His story strange and dark indeed
In my wHoLE's pages you may read.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
G. G. GREEN, WOODBURY., N. j

Smith-"May 1 make confdant of
you?" Jones - "Why, certainly"
Smith-"Well, I'm hard up and want
ten rounds" Jones-"You can trust
me. I'm as silent as the grave. have
heard nothinpn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
Recipes.
WALNUT COOKIES.

Two cups of sugar, one cup of butter,
one cup of milk, one teaspoonful OF
saleratus, flour to roll very thin. Put
half meats of walnuts on the tops, strewn
rather thickly, and sprinkle with granu'
lated Sugar
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

Nurse-Johnny, stop asking your ia
Their so many questions. Don't you see
it annoys him?" Johnny-"Why, nurse,
it's not the questions that make him
angry; it's because he can't answer
them'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
An Odd Present.

A New London Comm man present
ed his wife with a deed to a cemetery
lot as present on the thirteenth ami.
ysrsary Of their marriage.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

"a young man should never make the
mistake of calling on girl when he has
been drinking" said the mOralizer,
"That's right, " rejoined the demoralizer.
"Many young man has become hope
lessly engaged in just that way"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
A Child Of Five.

A child Of five should weigh forty
one pounds. be forty-one and one-half
inches in height and have chest girth
of twenty two and one-half inches.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01
CINDERELLA's DELIGHT.

Boil quart of milk with six ounces
of powdered sugar, and flavor we'll with
vanilla. Mix four ounces of ground rice
smoothly with little cold milk, and stir
into the boiling milk. Cook, and stir
for five minutes; beat in the yolks OF
five eggs, off the fire. Run some red
jelly round a quart mould until it is
lined, and then garnish it prettily with
preserved fruit cut into fancy shapes,
first dipping them in melted jelly to
make them stick. Chop quarter of a
pound of crystallized cherries, and still
them through the ground rice mixture
Pour carefully into the prepared mould
and when cold turn out and serve like
Jelly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-01

She-"Who rocks the cradle rules the
world. Remember that" He-"Then-
ah!-you come in and rule the world.
I'm tired"