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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19
A Novel Exaaninatloa.
HOW THE FITNESS OF MISSIONARY
CANDIDATE WAS PROVEN.

Successful missionary work In heather
countries 70 done only BY missionaries
who possess rare combination OF per
sonal traits. In too many cases the
examination of the candidate fails to re-
veal the presence Of this combination.
But the following story shows how An
unusual examination made known that .
certain young man was just the sort OF
missionary needed.
It was winter. The examiner sent tho
candidate word to be ct his homo at 3
O'Clock In tho morning. When tho ap-
pointed man arrived ut the appointed
time, he was shown into tho study whore
he waited for Ave hours. At length the
examiner appeared, and asked the can
didats how early he had come.
"Three O'Clock, sharp"
IAN right; It's breakfast time now;
come In and have s0me breakfast"
After breakfast they went back to the
study.
"Well, SIR" said the examiner, 81 was
appointed to examine you a. to your 1T
ness for the mission field. Can you
spell, sir?''
The young man thought he could.
"Spell baker, then"
"B.a ba, k-e-r ker, baker,"
"All right; that will do. Now, do you
know anything about hguresP"
"Yes, sir, something"
"How much 10 twice twoP"
"Four."
"All right; that's splendid. You'll do
first rate. I'll see the board"
When the board met the examiner re-
ported. "Well, brethren" he said, II
have examined the candidate, and
recommend him for the appointment.
He'll make . tip.top missionary-frst-
class. First, examined the candidate
on his self.denial. told him to be at
my place at 8 O'Clock In the morning.
He was there. That meant getting up
at 2 O'Clock or earlier, In the dark and
cold. He got up. and never asked me
why. Second, I examined him on
promptness. I told him to be at my
place 1t o'clock sharp. He was there,
not ono minute behind time. Third,
examined him on patience. l let him
wait five hours for me when he might
Just as we'll have been in his bed, and he
waited and showed no signs OF impa-
thence. Fourth, examined him on his
temper. He didn't get excited; met me
perfectly pleasant; didn't ask me why
kept him waiting on a cold morning
from 8 to 8 O'Clock. Fifth, I examined
him on humility. I asked him TO spell
words 5-year-old child could spell, and
he didn't show any indignation; didn't
ask mo why treated him like child OF
fool. Brethren, the candidate 10 self
denying, prompt, patient, obedient, good
tempered, humble. He's just the man
for missionary, and I recommend bin
for your acceptance. kansas City
Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19
snrinx Waists and Such.

The spring shirt WAISTS are prettlel
than ever. In the styles being present
cd this season the use of heavy patterns
in embroideries is apparent. Contrasts
in trimming have been the feature of the
fashions this winter, and this idea Il
being very strongly introduced in spring
lines of waists. This contrast is q ques.
ton of weight and not color.
Very sheer cotton and linen materials
are heavily embroidered. Again, the
heavier textures are inserted with light
laces and have embroidered motifs or
net foundations introduced in contrast
These two features are the keynote oil
trimming styles in lingerie waists.
The embroideries being used for waists
are, II anything, handsomer than ever.
The allovers are particularly attractive,
in that they show to best advantage the
new combinations, several varieties oil
work being combined in one design.
The heavy padded designs in embroid
cries are often combined with the Eng
lish eyelet patterns, as are also the
shadow patterns. The Introduction OF
the filet net and other forms of net trim
ming is very marked in the new waists.
Nets and net laces will be shown ir
spring fashions moro lavishly than ever
Many of the new ribbons for spring
arc In broken checks, in unobtrusivt
patterns, and In both light aud darh
colorings on white grounds.
Popular also are lowered ribbons IL
pompadour and Dresden designs. Oman
titles of velvet ribbons are being used BY
fashionable dressmakers, especially In
black, for trimming the sheer white ma
terials that have been sold In enormous
quantities for this seasons wear.
One of the novelties OF the season ID
the ribbon jumper. A handsome model
Of this sort IL made Of wine-colored vel
vet ribbon, tho bands not only forming q
bodice and sleeve arrangement, but also
extending In loops and ends to form Z
position back. Another attractive
novelty is . sort Of jacket made Of black
velvet ribbon. The lattice or skeleton
crossings of the velvet ribbon form al.
NEST q complete jacket outline. The
garment closes invisibly at the back.
Novelty plaids In taffeta ribbons are
also used for forming very pretty and at.
tractive Jumpers.
The variety In the styles adopted for
the coats Of the new tailored street
costumes gives . woman every oppor-
tunity to consult her own figure and her
own individuality in choosing her frock
for street wear, and though the close
fitting coats arc perhaps newer than the
pony, bolero, Eton, and loose half OF
three quarter length models, they are
evidently not to be forced upon fashion.
able women. The pony coat, slightly
heightened, appears In many good mod.
els, and the bolero, slightly heightened
also, and worn with . girdle or with q
corselet skirt.
Combination in trimmings 10 . feature
Of the season. Braiding II now used
with embroidery, beading With both.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19
His Practical Idea,

A benevolent old man who lived on
his farm In Iowa never refused shelter
to any who might ask 1t of him. His
many friends demonstrated with him
about this characteristic, knowing that
mang interruptions hoboes would avail
themselves of the opportunity, and that
there was great danger of the old man
being robbed. To these remonstrancea
the old man replied that he believed In
s'practical Christianity"
"But," said one Of his friends, "this
seems very impractical. Suppose one OF
these men took 1t into his head to rob
you one nightp"
"My dear young FRIEND" WAS the 70.
ply, 81 bid all enter In the name OF God,
but I prove my belief in practical
Christianity by locking up their pants
during the night."-Tacoma Ledger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

During the past few months we have
been publishing what some of our good
friends have called "heart-to-heart talks"
on patent medicines.
That name suits us all right-"heart-
to-heart talks" is just what we have
intended. There can't be anything more
serious to sick man or sick woman
than his ailment and the remedies he or
she takes to cure it.
Our talks have been "heart-to-heart."
Every word we have printed has been
written in absolute earnestness and sim
certify, and judging from what our GUS
toners tell us, we have not been talking
in vain. We are convinced that our
frankness has been appreciated, and that
our suggestions have been welcomed
which naturally encourages us to con-
tinue.
To-day, and perhaps for some time to
come we want to talk about that big
class of remedies known generally as
"catarrh cures"
Broadly speaking these are the patent
medicines that have been the chief tar
gets for the attacks of the Ladies
Home Journal" Golfers Weekly" and
other magazines which are waging such
lively warfare against patent medicine
abuses.
AS we have pointed out in previous
talks, it is not our business to pass judg-
ment on the crusade of these we'll
known, highly-respected publications.
The public alone must be the judge and
Jury. Our business, as we see it, is to
carry in stock complete line of.patent
medicines, and to sell those medicines at
the lowest possible price.
We sell hundreds-yes, thousands OF
bottles of so-called "catarrh cures" and
know nothing of their ingredients. The
manufacturers advertise them, the public
demands them; we order them from the
manufacturers, and sell them at the low
est price. That is absolutely as far as
our knowledge goes.5 The manufacturer
keeps his formula secret. 1t may be
good, or it may Motive don't'know, ana
we have no means Of finding out
Naturally, we would rather sell REM
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

A tissue builder, reconstructor, builds
up waste force, makes strong nerves and
muscle. You will realize after taking
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea what .
wonderful benefit It will be to you. So
cents, Tea or Tablets. r. A. Shurtlef
d Co.,; o. D. Stevens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

Newspaper man-What made you
scowl At that fellow who has just gone
ont?
Bank oficIal-He's one Of those who
are always telling me how to run my
bank. A man that thinks be knows how
to manage another fellows business bet
tor than the other fellow knows how to
do it himself ID always . nuisance. You
ought TO jump on such mon. II I Was
running that paper Of yours, BY George,
rd-er-er- Curious kind OF weather
we're having, isn't Il?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19
CHRONIC CONSTIPATION CURED

One who suffers from chronic constipa.
ton Is in danger of many serious all
ments. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
cures chronic constipation as 1t aids d..
gestion and stimulates the liver and
bowels, restoring tho natural action of
these organs. Commence taking 1t TO-
day and you will feel better at once.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup does not
nauseate or grippe and 10 very pleasant to
take. Refuse substitutes. F. A. Shurt.
leff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19
Al AoimAI Story For
Little Folks
The Funny Duckling

There was once funny little duck
ling who was always going about GO
ing something curious that made every
body laugh at him. Somebody told h'i'
that II he did not want to get wet wh|
n rained he had better buy himself III
umbrella. So of Mr.. Duckling wen
to the umbrella store and bought hi"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19
The Only Medicine
WE USE FOR
COLDS AND.
Stomach Troubles

Dear Si,:-Read6eld Conner, Me-, Mar.ss, ~
We have used your "L. F." Bitter
in our family for over 20 years. 1t Is d
tine medicine we use for colds Or stomach
troubles. Its great remedy for dyspep'
ia. I feel can't say enough in its praise
Yours truly. Mas. CLARA A. LOCKE
Don't let sickness get the best Of you,
Take the True "L. F." Atwood's Med,
icine to-day and you'll soon begin to gain,
90 you can eat and enjoy your food. i
will then build you in strength and flesh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

HE used to be In the newspaper
business, but he's studying for the min
istry now. He says he decided he
couldn't be a reporter and save his
soul"
"Huh! His old city editor says he
couldn't be reporter to save his
sOul!'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

It's the highest standard Of quality, .
natural tonic, cleanses your system, red
dens the cheeks, brightens the eyes, gives
flavor to all you eat. Hollister's Rocky
Mountain Tea will do this for you. IS
cents, Tea or Tablets. F. A. Shurtleff
& Co.; o. D. Stevens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

Mrs. Coyne Before life-sized portrait
Of . girl)-I wish l know who painted
this.
Artist did Il, madam.
Mrs. Coyne-Ah! Then, no doubt, you
can toll me the dressmaker who made
the girls gown.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19
No. 44o-word syncop.tio.s.

No. 44Os-WoFu cSHSOpSsV"s'
Take one word from out another
without changing the order Of the let
tiers und find a complete word remain
ing.
1. From a bird take system OF
rules and leave mankind.
9. From brilliant take an inclOsed
place In cities and leave throw.
8. From u charge imposed by law
take tool and leave an index.
NJ a, r.-o nouup., Covals
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19
Ma. Aa0.-MataErana

Whole I am to strike q blow;
Behead once, q coach ] 90.
Change my new head. and pass
For an ensign or an ass.
Alter head. and I'm O need.
And again. q load indeed.
Once moro change. and I'm q frame;
Still again. I'm q surname.
Head anew. and I'm to hold;
Yet again Cf you're 80 bold.
Make Of me bag or wine
Or O garment neat and fine.
Head anew. and I'm behind;
Still again. nickname find.
On my head and give me two,
I'll look wise and wear n cue.
Give others two instead Of these.
And I'm as dexterous as you please.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

Foley's Honey and Tar cures tho most
obstinate coughs and expels tho cold
from tho system = II 10 mildly laxative.
1t II guaranteed. Tho genuine 10 In the
yellow package. +. A. Shurtleh 3 Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19
l!g8ElHZzlEg
Namea of riYera.l

I. Il was sad to see ss'ss ''s the
peace Of q whole community near the
ssssssss
2. / watched the w0odcutter as he
plodded ssss sssss - unfreQuented
path ON the shore Of the ssssssssss.
8. He sounded the ss"s with lead
and ssss.
4. Wild fruit s'sssss on the banks OF
the sssssss.
5. She looked from her ss'"' window
upon the beautiful banks Of the sssse.
g. ssss s'' pleasant walks ON the
wild shore Of the ssssssss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

Ii. Ardent. 9. A dwelling place
8. A kind Of chisel. 4. BOrdered. s.
Coarse grasses.
Ill. A kind OF wood. 2. TO evade
3. Hills Of drifting sand. 4. Skilled
3. Stops In music.
I'LL. To purloin. 2. Flavor. 3. To
stop by process of law. 4. TO expiate
5. One afflicted with leprosy.
No. 44a.-When the Wind Blows.
l. This wind brings an unexpected
benefit.
2. This wind raises water.
s. This wind Ia used In breathing.
4. This wind Ia q line Of hay.
8. This wind raises weights.
g. This wind admits light.
T. This wind Is toward the wind.
8. This wind IL an air gun.
8. This wind Is a protection.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

It's good OLD world after all;
II you have no friends or money,
In the river you can fall;
Marriages are quite common and,
More people there would be,
Provided you take Rocky Mountain
Tea.
+. A. Shurtleff & Co.; o. D. Stevens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19
For Sale in South Paris.

The house and land belonging to the
estate OF the late Mrs. Sarah W. Hewett,
situated in the center of the village, has
two apartments of seven and eight rooms
with sheds, large attic, &C., and Is In
excellent condition. The grounds are
extensive, containing additional house
lots.
W. T. HEWETT.
JAMES s. WRIGHT. Agent, 8. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT RE.
GARDING THE NATIONAL PURE
FOOD AND DRUG LAW.
We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds
and lung troubles is not affected by the
National Pure Food and Drug law a. II
contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs, and we recommend 1t as safe
remedy for children and adults. F. A
Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19
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and contains ali the most important Of The Daily
Tribune which Ii . guarantee Of its value.
you live in the village or on farm ana nave NO
with all important Of the world at very sma S4ss
The regular price of THE NEW YORK IRI-WE = III
your own favorite local newspaper The Oxford Ds0ocraf
Both Papers One Year for &&.
Send your order and money to The Oxford Democrat
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bring you . free sample copy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

Patient-Doctor, do you think that
people are occasionally buried alivep
Doctor (reassuringly)-It never hap.
pens to my patients.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19
HOlKMAKERS COLUMN,

Correspondence on topics Of inteseet . ~ adie.
n soficifod. Address: Editor H0NHNAK1nS'
COLUNN, Oxford Democrat. South Paris, He
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19
Time Tells.

He carved initials on a tree
Eternal love to swear.
And now he cuts switch from Il
To lick his youthful heir.
New York Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

"Do You believe that tho good die
young?''
II guess they do, II all my wife tells
me about her first husband ID true"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19
THIs NAY INTEREST you

No one 10 immune from kidney trouble,
90 just remember that Foley's Kidney
Cure will stop the irregularities and cure
any case of kidney and bladder trouble
that II not beyond the reach OF medi.
cine. r, A. Shurtlen q Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

Husband-Surely 1t wasn't necessary
for you to buy two brand new dresses
for our vacation trip
Wife-Don't be penurious, Max. You
know 1 bought the guidebo"k second
hand.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

She-So you think women should pro-
poser
Hell do, decidedly; then II . woman
10 not Satisfied with the man Of her
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19
LA GRIPPE AND PNEUMONIA

Foley's Honey and Tar cures Ia grippe
coughs and prevents pneumonia. Re-
fuse any but the genuine In the yellow
package. r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

The editor of the Memphis, Tenn,
"Times" writes: "In my opinion Fo.
ley's Honey and Tar is the best remedy
for coughs, colds and lung trouble, and
tn my own personal knowledge Foley's
Honey and Tar has accomplished many
permanent cures that have been little
short of marvellous" Refuse any but
the genuine in the yellow package. F.
A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

"There's q man who could be one Of
tho country's greatest poets II he wish.
cd"
"And he isn't?"
"No."
"Introduce me-"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19
WAN TED.

An experienced man to bunch
bowels. Must be of good habits and
give good reference.
ia. KENNEY,
South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

Towner-How long did 1t take you Il
learn how to run an autOmobileP
Rownley-O, five or six.
Towner-Five or six what? Weeks?
Rowuley-No: automobiles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

Two novels by popular writer's are
suggested In the picture.-Farm and
Preside.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

No. 48a.-Rsversal.
was glad to get to my warm -
after the walk ON the -.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

No. 44I-Two Popular Novels.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19
sCALLoPED EGGS.

Butter the bottom Of baking dish
and sprinkle ever 1t layer OF stale
bread crumbs and pour in enough sweet
milk to moisten them thoroughly. Slice
dozen or so-according to tho size OF
your dish-hsrd-boiled eggs across and
put in o layer of these. Season with
salt and pepper, and sprinkle over with
tiny pieces of butter, and continue to
alternate layers of eggs and bread crumbs
until the dish is full, putting layer OF
crumbs on last. Place tiny bits Of butter
here and there on top and set In the
oven to bake.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19
MUCU-TONE

There is no guess work with US on Rexall
Mucu-Tone. I'VE knosv scIat it is made OF.
Not only do we know, but aVe 1ViH give YOU
copy of the formula.
There is no secret about any Rexall remedy
we make them-one thousand of us leading
druggists all over American our great CO.
operative laboratories at Boston, Mass. We
own the laboratories, and everything in them, and
we operate them just as skillfully as our COM
bned brains and money will let us, and just as
honestly as honest men know how.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-19

Take the whites Of six hard.boiled
eggs and chop them rather fine with six
mushrooms. Into . frying-pau put q
tablespoonful Of butter, and when melt
cd add o tablespoonful of -four and mix
until smooth. Pour In half . pint Of
cream and stir the mixture until it boils.
Add dash of pepper, little salt, and ,
good pinch of curry powder, II curry ID
liked, then add the eggs and mushrooms
and cook for about three minutes. Serve
hot. This dish 10 suited to either dinner,
luncheon or supper.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-26
SITUATION
REMAINS
THE SAME

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Aug. 26.-1t Is
announced that the President has
taken no steps toward settling the
telegraphers' strike, and has made
no plans to confer with Small, ciowry
or others. Pretty girl telegraphers
are canvassing the financial district
today. selling copies of the telegra-
piers paper, Fair Play" at a dol
lar a copy. 1.-TWO cents each" is
printed across the top, but the girls
make special rates to financiers, and
the sales are big. The telegraphers
claim to be so per cent stronger, but
the officials of the companies laugh
at their claims, and declare they
have all the operators they want,
and say business is uninterrupted,
and that there will be no conference
between Small and Clowry today.
The telegraph companies reiterate
the statement that there is nothing
to arbitrate."
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-26

they profit by the advantages of their
extensive travel Many Of the men
are college bred, having found their
way to the circus through college
athletics.
81 am far from the opinion that
circus life is demoralizing. 1t affords
fewer temptations than does city,
and believe a boy with this show
who goes wrong, would not have
honored his parents in any other
occupation. The benefit to a man's
health cannot be overestlmated.
Take a man whom the confinement
of Office work has. reduced to a
shadow, and one season with a cir
Gus, in any capacity from driver of
the 30-horse band chariot to general
manager, will do him more good than
post graduation from pure food
sanitarium. He may have blisters on
his hands at first, and the spring
nights chill his bones, but he will
have an appetite that Rockefeller
would pay a million dollars for.
"He will be able to sleep, too, un-
der all conditions. / will not soon
forget my first night with Ringing
Brothers circus. The novelty OF the
scene and the noise about me drove
all thought ofrsleep from my mind.
Every imaginable sound fioated to
my ears from outside my stateroom
window. The gathering hoofs OF
hundreds of animals tramping over
the rails, the cries OF teamsters, the
OF monkeys, the roar OF
lions, the barking Of dogs, the roll
ing of heavy wagons as they we're
loaded on fiat cars, and hundred
other sounds, continued without
pause until about o'clock in the
when we we're ready to start
for the next town. Once, after the
noise ceased, and was so nearly
u unconscious as to imagine myself on
my peaceful bed In my suburban
home, l heard a voice beneath my
window cry out:
Hey, Shortayl Did you water
he wart hog?'
'Wart hog though-wart hog?
As yes. remembers now; am trav-
ling with n circus"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-26
ANOTHER HUNTING ACCIDENT
Hunter Stumbles and Gun Is Dis
charged, Killing Companion.

A dispatch from Roseburg Satur-
day night says:
Another fatal hunting accident oc-
Cured near here yesterday. This
time the life OF Joseph Bushnell was
sacrificed. Bushnell and Richard
Beasley were returning from hunt,
with Beasley carrying his gun in such
manner that when he stumbled the
bullet entered the arm of Bushnell,
passing through II and into his abdo-
men.
A physician was called, but he
was unable to find the bullet, so the
wounded man was started for Rose
burg. When within about four miles
OF town he suddenly died. The body
was brought on to town and prepared
for burial, and then taken back to
his home on Sugar Mountain, about
10 miles west OF town.
Young Beasley is distracted over
the result OF his carelessness.