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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
Beveridge too Fast for Russians

Beverage 100 faSt IoT NuSSiaho'
Col. w. r. Holloway, who was for six
wears Consul General at st. Petersburg,
and now holds the same position at Hall
fax, is on brief visit to his old home in
indianapolis. He tells the following
story of Senator Beveridge's visit to
Russia:
81 remember that when he went into
Moscow he asked for an interpreter who
could talk to the laboring classes for
him, and great big fellow was secured.
The first day in Moscow the Senator be-
gan by starting out at 80 o'clock in the
morning to visit factories, and kept on
the Jump all day. That night he insist
ed that the Interpreter accompany him
through the resident quarters of the
poorer classes. The second day was the
same programme over again, and on the
third the interpreter failed to show up
until the afternoon. He appeared then
much the worse for wear and said he
was i'll and would have to have some
money. The Senator paid him all that
was due him for his services and the man
disappeared. He never showed up again
until the Senator had left Moscow, and
when found it was apparent that he mao
been on continual drunk. He was
asked why he had left the Senator and
his only answer was: "Oh, such man.
such man! Why, he wanted to do two
years work in two days" understand
that the Senator drove several other in
terpreters to drink before he was through
with them.
ga good illustration of the nature and
disposition of the Russian laboring
classes may be drawn from an interview
Senator Beveridge had with a working
man. Through an interpreter the Sen,
ator asked the man if he was satisfied
with his condition. The man answered
slowly that he didn't think he was
What do you want?' asked the Senator
More holidays replied the man. The
| full force of this answer is seen when il
is known that they have over forty holi
days in Russia at present"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
Livery Stock for Sale !

20 horses, two-seated carriages
10 top buggies, q surries, 4 bicycl,
carriages (open), nice three seated
wagon, harness, whips, robes, etc
Will lease stable to run livery bust
ness. This is a nice, clean livery
stock and excellent opening. Nc
competition. Will sell on easy terms
F. B. FOGG,
Nav 2, 1903. South Paris
Home Telephone Call. 1885.
Andrews House Stable Call, l03-l2.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
T. ]. JUDKlNS S,

Veterinary Surgeon.
R.F. ID. No. l. High Street, South
Paris, Me. Curtis Hill and Paris Tele-
phone, Division No. 2. Telephone "a
High Street. Prompt attention.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
COLDS CAUSE PNEUMONIA,

One of the most remarkable cases of a
cold, deep-seated on the lungs, causing
pneumonia, is that of Mrs. Gertrude K.
Fenner, Marion, Ind, who was entirely
cured by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure. She says: "The coughing and
straining so weakened me that | ran
down in weight from 14S to 81 pounds.
tried number of remedies to no avail
until | used One Minute Cough Cure.
Four bottles of this wonderful remedy
cured me entirely of the cough, strength
ened my lungs and restored me to my
normal weight, health and strength. "
Sold by F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
An ADinaI Story For
Little Folks
ASad End toaCourtsIlip

One beautiful spring day Mr.. Cater
pillar put on his high SILK hat anu
ytrolled down through the meadow.
He had not gone very far when he
met Miss Spider. and she was attired
In magnificent picture hat, while hei
lainty feet were incased in the dearest
little shoes imaginable.
"Ahw exclaimed Mr.. Caterpillar
isn't she perfectly lovely? Slrei!
there can be no danger of her doing
me HARM
"Good morning, Miss Spider said
Mr.. Caterpillar. who was delighted tha
she noticed him. You are truly beau
tifu today"
oh thank you said Miss Spider.
"NIay hold your hand:' he asked.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
so WEARY.
Doan's
Kidney Pills

cure every symptom of Kidney Ills. from
common backache to complicated urinary
disorders.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
The "scarehead" Newspaper.

The "scarehead" newspapers, says a
writer in the Progressive Printer, are
the result of "scarehead" living. They
will, therefore, not last long, for the liv-
ing which causes them is already pass
ing away. By "scarehead" living is
meant living which Graves excitement.
Foreigners say it is popularity OF
American cities. We are strenuous and
live at high nervous tension, they tell
us. We are wrought UP from morning
till night. The newspaper publishers
have observed the same prevailing condi-
tons and invented "scarehead" newspa-
pers to fill demand. They are exciting,
and that is the sole reason for their
existence.
There is nothing beautiful, nothing
artistic, in the clumsy ''scareheads"
stretching across whole pages in the
black type, the choppy paragraphs, the
columns cut into sections of half dozen
lengths, and the stories scattered from
column to column until one is lost in tho
attempt to follow their struggling heads.
Simplicity end grace are as much to be
desired in the newspaper as in art and in
writing. They are without question to
be found in the single-column style. A
paper that follows this has well balanced
pages. 1t is never top-heavy or one
sided in appearance. 1t is restful to the
eye. 1t has the appearance of refine
ment, and appeals to the intelligent man
as sane and sensible.
The "scareheads" attract attention,
but there may be a good deal in the
charge that a paper which has to scare
to attract attention has very little of
worth in it. A really excellent paper, it
is said, does not depend on such articles.
These are still days of "scareheads, "
and at first glance there may seem little
likelihood of a return to sanity. A
closer study, however, reveals the fact
that the yellowness is paling and sanity
returning. The end of the demand for
such excitement will be met with COM
plete return to simple, attractive
methods, which will meet with the APP
probation of all intelligent men.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

In no European country are cabs sc
cheap rs in Russia. for there is 40 tar
III at all. All trade is matter of hag
Cling. and il is just the same witt
cabs. In TO city in Europe can you
drive so far ut so small Il cost, and il
no city can YOU be so unmercifull!
fieeced if you do not know the system
But to work the system takes time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

"Yon may" she said. and he graspec
ar2 hand lovingly.
nay tell you that love you:' hi
Isl; d.
You may she said. and he DIRE"
loser 10 her.
viii you be mine:" he asked.
Il will" she said. and he threw hi
arms about her.
And will you be mine" she wills
ncrcd IN his ear as her head rested OF
his shoulder.
II will" he answered.
Then guess III eat you ut once, 70
| am mighty hungry" said Miss Spider
So she spun web about poor old MI
Caterpillar and had him for meal
Atlanta Constitution.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

If you want to increase your strength
you must add to and not take from the
physical In other words, the food that
you eat must be digested, assimilated
and appropriated by the nerves, blood
and tissues before being expelled from
the intestines. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
adds to the physical. 1t gives strength
to and builds up strength in the human
system. 1t is pleasant to the taste and
palatable, and the only combination OF
digestants that will digest the food and
enable the system to appropriate all OF
it's health and strengthening qualities.
Sold by F. A. Shurtletf & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
Where Briers Come From.

The best brier root from which pipe;
are made comes from the borders OF
Italy and France. In the mountainou:
districts of these countries roots arc
dug OFT that have grown for ages ant
are sometimes larger than Il mans
body, Weighing hundreds of pounds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

In each wing of an ostrich twenty
six white piumes grow to maturity ey
cry eight months. Sev"nty-fye shor
feathers besides are piuckrd for tip:
from each wing. SiXty-livc of the tai
feathers have commercial value. Tile
female ostrich lays seventy eggs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
WANTED.

A few reliable persons to sell insurance
for the New York Life lns. Co., with or
without experience, male or female.
For terms and particulars apply to
r. S. BURNS, General Agent,
96 Exchange St., Portland, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

The Korean flag is white. and in the
center is II design about the size of &
football in red and blue. looking very
much like huge intwinrd comma
marks. On The top. bottom and sides
are short lines of dots and dnshes, re-
Winding one of the Morse code alpha
bet
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

No. 1G.-Geographicai Puzzles
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
Chinese Brides.

Chinese brides are carried to theiI
bridegrooms' residences in closed sedan
chairs, ana no one is allowed to see
them. The other day two young men
at Tsingkiangpu pulled aside the cur
tains to get peep ut the frightened
girl. They We're promptly arrested
condemned and beieaded.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

If you would naught l-2-3-4-5-6-I-S.
then let your 4-5-6-I-S l2-3.
Maggie'S l-2-3-i-5-6-I carpet was paid
for 1-2 3-i-5-G-I.
When Wilson saw what hearty din
ner the l-22-3-4-5-6 $50 he no longer
had u wish to l-2-3-4,5-6-7-S-9 with him
in the club kitchen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
No. 13.-DiaEOnal.

Each word begins with the same I'M
tial and contains nine letters. The
diagonal. from the upper left hand let
ter to the lower right hand letter. spells
the name of Il pretty missive.
Crosswords: l. Observant of truth
=. Advertisement. 3. \ rampant. 4
An edible plant. >. One who enters
into any service of his own free will
6. An air played at will. Z. Clownish
ness. s. A sweetheart chosen. 9. Tt
diversity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

"Why did you put that drop of candy
and so many almanacs in the baby's
hand?" asked the close friend.
''Oh, that's a little trick of mine"
whispered the druggist. "When do
that the mother never notices that
charge her 20 cents extra on the pre-
Scription.n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

a few piece; Of !ll"f parin-s which
hcrSc&hoer5 pare OF: .r h2"f before
sinrim~ horses will l...,i;c palms thrive
iu:.ari.,"tiy Siai!y l.a..g TIC pari".s
we'll down in tie sol IT ANY time OF
TIE year lIors, Steers give away the
parincs for the asking.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

A connoisseur in rugs advises that rugs
be washed at least once year. wash
some of your treasures" he says, land
you will wonder at their real glory and
color"
Good soap will do wonders in bringing
the original beauty back to rug if the
cleaner will remember to stroke the rug
softly with the soap while the rug is
drying.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

There are ut present about 10000
Japanese settlers in Korea. In the
third century after Christ t!!a, coun-
try belonged to Japan. having been
conquered 10y tie l.! press .iiH@o. In
the years l53l 30 loss Korea again
was subject 10 Japan.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

The youth stood in front of the quick
lunch establishment and wept bitterly.
"Why this grief?" asked the benevolent
citizen. me ladders dead" replied
the blubbering urchin. "How do you
know it?" asked the benevolent citizen.
because he went into dat quick-lunch
place five minutes ago an he amt never
come out yitr'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
HAPPY. HEALTHY CHILDREN.

Any child can take Little Early Risers
with perfect safety. They are harmless,
never grippe or sicken, and yet they are
so certain in results that robust constitu-
tions requiring drastic means are never
disappointed. They cannot fail to per-
form their mission and every one who
uses DeWitt's Little Early Risers prefers
them to all other pills. They cure
biliousness. Sold by F. A. Shurtleff &
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
Reporting Palms.

In repottin:; palms put Il good sized
piece of hro,ien ilowerpot the common
porous kind in the bottom of the new
pot. GOVERN" the drainage hole. This
makes drainage slow ana retains the
moisture
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
MINT He Wnull DO.

Professor suppose you were engaged
In the autopsy of subject and it gave
signs of life-what would you do:
Student-I think should-change the
subject, sir
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

Fond Parent Ito young hopefuD -"Un-
less you keep your face and hands clean,
your teeth brushed, and look neat, the
children of nice people won't have any
thing to do with you-they won't play
with you
Young Hopeful-'I bet if had goat
and wagon they would"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
No. 1l.-Zigzag.

The zigzag between the first two let
tiers going down and the last two let
tiers going up will spell the name of
favorite dessert.
Crosswords: /. Found in i book. ,
ANYTHING devised. 3. The least whole
number. 4. Among. >. Small cushions
q Cert in
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

Curtail three letters from each word
Curtail LOVING and have number.
Curtai veXcS and have Il girls name
Curtail dangerous and have risk.
Curtail mcditatiye and have idea.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

Sophia-"Julia and Joe are engaged,
but they have decided to keep their en-
gagement a secret; Julia told me So"
TOm-"Yes, know it; Joe told me-"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

"Didn't you say there were accidentals
in that music?" asked Mr.. Cumrox.
GA great many" answered his daugh-
ter, who has musical ambitions.
"Well, it's great comfort to know
that you were not doing it all on pur-
nose ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
THE NAME WITCH HAZEL,

The name Witch Hazel is much abused
E. c. Dewitt & Co., Chicago, are the
inventors of the original and only gen
uine Witch Hazel Salve. A certain cure
for Cuts, Burns, Bruises, Eczema, letter,
Piles, etc. There are many counterfeits
of this salve, some of which are danger
Gus, while they are all worthless. In
buying Witch Hazel Salve see that the
name E. C. Dewitt & Co., Chicago, is on
the box and cure is certain. Sold by
F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
Curini,. Cnnillc Cnstnm.

There is u singular custom in the
Manchester (EnglandJ catErdral-viz
the lighting of twelve candles on
Christmas eve ana cXtingui*hing one
every night until the Epiphany.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

81 suppose being the wife of hu.
morist is a continuous joke" said her
former schoolmate. YES" she sadly
sighed, looking at her faded jacket, ''and
it's on me-"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

The roots OF the hair penetrate the
skin about one-twelfth of m inch. Hair
is very str6ug. \ single hair will bear
weight of about LEO grains
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
The pIrtipiace OF NIichnbou

The Indians held Mackinac island III
great vcncration because tradition
,redited il with being the birthplace
Of Micbabou. the Indian god of wa
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
Mis. and Otherwise.

The hen that can't find Il thing to eat
must he in Il peck of trouble.
A song i'm the heart is worth two in
the book.
Life without.love is the axle of eX-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
on each box. 25c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
Arsenic Barred,

Sweden prohibits the importation OF
articles containing arsenic The law
particularly affects the importation Of
wall paper, carpets. dry goods ana
textiles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
Flowing Machines.

SO long ago lis lGlS David Ramsey
and Thomas Wid%oSar took OCT pat
ent for engines ANA machinery to pIoW
ground without horses.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

Tobacco WAS t..&ca to Irene by the
Spaniarls early in Il" sixteenth ccH
fury an was introduced in;o England
by italcGA in ij.,:i
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
Dcscartcs' Reply.

A gay marquis said to Descartes
DO you philosophers eat dainties:
He replied. DO you think that Goo
made good things only for foolS?'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
Riddle Answered.

One passed through it, both talked
over il and walked off with it, yet il
remained stationary. Answer: Gate.
gait.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

Finger priats Tor The Identification
of children have been USED in Chinese
fcIndling asylums since the eleventh
century.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

RECOVERED SPEECH AND HEAR
ING.
Messrs. Ely Bros. Il commenced us
ing your Cream Belm about two year:
ago for catarrh. My voice was some
what thick and my hearing was dull
My hearing has been fully restored and
my speech has become quite clear. an
teacher in our town.
l.. G. BROWN, Granger, o.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at so cts,
or mailed by Ely Brothers, SO Warren
ST., New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
No. 1..-,ungram Verse.

An airy 's'.s' cucc said To me.
As she would have confessed to
81 steal the sts~tt apples. said she,
with the reddrSt ''''*'s and have a
feast"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
No. I2.-word Puzzle.

No. I2.-WOrd Puzzle.
Complete. / am "a friend in need
And help TO cleanliness indeed.
Behead me. and | shelter you;
Again. your house | paint anew.
Restore my heads. curtail me twice.
l mark the path you ought to tread.
Curtail once more; now search for me
I'm growing just above your head.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
HOMEMAKERy COLUMN.

Correspondence ON topics of interest tothe lshe
IL solicited. Address Editor HONEnAkEhs
CoLUaN, OXFORD Democrat. Paris. N sine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
STOPS THE COUGH

AND WORKS OFF THE COLD.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No Cure, no Pay.
Price g cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
1l!!i||sSsxEs|R}jHL:ER
No. I1.-Double Acrostie

Primals and finals are both seen In
valentines.
Crosswords: |. \ loud noise =. To
connect. g. A dance. /. Interior. D.
Divided.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
A Century's Wars.

During the last century war caused
the death of more than 3O,OOO,0OO
civilized men.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08

The shell is one of the newest shapes
In fans.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
Weak
Hearts

Arc due 10 indigestion. Nlnety-nins 81 every
ono hundred people who have heart troubls
can remember whom Il was simple indiges-
ton. II u q scientific fact that all cases d
heart disease, not organic. are not only
,raceable to. but are the direct result Of indi-
gestion. All food taken into the stomach
which falls Of perfee, digestion ferments and
vvells the stomach. putting II up against tn
heart. This interferes with the action d
tho heart. and In the course Of time thai
delicate but vital organ becomes diseased.
M. D. Kaubls. q Nevada. o., says: had stomach
trouble and was In bad state as had heart troubla
sith n took Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for about foR1
months and Il cured mo.
Kodol DiSests What You Eat
and relieves the stomach of all nervous
strain and the heart Of all pressure.
Bottles only. Si.oo Size holding 2h times the ~
size, which sells for soc.
prsoarsd b. q. o. osHiTT co.. ohioAoO
Sold by +. A. ShurtleG &aCo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
NO IS.-,tun,hle.


[Old fashioned valentine.l
Red violet's rose is the the blue
And are you 50 sweet sugars.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-08
DO YOU WANT STRENGTH?

A man thinks he is practicing econ
omy when he denies himself something
he can't raise the money to buy.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-07-01
THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

Tho National platform adopted by the
Chicago convention is meeting with q
good deal OF criticism. About the sharp.
Get criticism that has como under our
notice is the following by Congressman
Cowhard of Missouri, chairman OF the
Democratic Congressional committee.
Heretofore the Republican party has
had Il reputation Tor boldness; ut Chi.
nagO it established u record for timidity
md evasion. The platform is remark.
able manly for what it doeR not say
The labor situation in IA acute as at any
time in Il history, yet there is no an,
nouDcemsnt in regard to it. TLere is
no longer Wal in the Philippines, Sure.
ly the country is entitled mt least to
know what liz 10 be the future p~olicies ms
to these islands--The Philippine plank
does TOT disclose it.
@The I uif plank is mn open s,raddle
to DO used us II promise Of reduction
Of duty to the voters and a pledge Of
maintenance to the manufacturers
Governor Cummings Gays 1T j~ustiIies
the Iowa idea" General Grosvenor
says: at ia II stand pat plank Chair.
man Payne says; a. leaves the qucs
ion open II VIVA evidently not IN.
tended rs n plank but II rap.
Tho platform says, Our admipis.
tration OF the great departments Of gov.
onnmcnt have been honest. This ia the
tact OF tho notorious frauds discovered
in the Post Office department.; the
ucnndals in the Land and Indian bureau
which the Secretary oi the Interior ia
concealinR with 90 much difficulty, md
the forced adjournment ~ Congress | ~
order to prevent any iu~vcetigatiop. must
be taken aa sarcasm or humor.
"Fllo negro pink ia the only honest