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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
Hints.

For potato croquettes to each cup Of
hot mashed potatoes allow one beaten
egg. Whip the potatoes very light with
the eggs, little melted butter, enough
milk to make the mass of the right con-
sistency to handle, and salt and pepper
to taste. Put all into q saucepan and
stir until hot, then set aside to get very
cold. When cold, form with Toured
hands into small croquettes, being care
full to have these uniform in size and
shape, and roll in -four, or, if preferred,
in beaten egg, then in cracker dust.
Set In the ice box for an hour or two, and
fry to a golden brown in deep, boiling
fat. Drain in heated colander to free
the croquettes from every bit of grease.
Serve very hot in q dish lined with q
napkin.
For fudge, break a half pound cake
of unsweetened chocolate into bits, and
add to it its weight in butter, one and
one-half pounds of brown sugar, and
a half pint of rich milk. Boil all to-
gether In an agate-Husd saucepan, stir
ring every few minutes. When little
dropped into iced water is brittle, stir in
a teaspoonful Of vanilla, and take from
the fire. Begin at once to beat the candy
hard, and keep this up until it "sugars. :"
Turn into buttered pans and mark off
into squares.
For Lady Baltimore cake cream to-
gether one cup of butter and two cups Of
powdered sugar, and when very light
and smooth work in cup of fresh milk.
Beat the whites of six eggs until stiff,
then whip them gradually into the
mixture, and, when all these Ingredients
are we'll blended add three large cups Of
flour that have been sifted twice, with
two level teaspsonfuls Of baking powder.
Stir just enough to mix we'll, add tea
spoonful of rose water, and pour into
creased layer tins. Bake in an even
oven. When csol turn out and put to-
gether with q filling made by boiling
three cups Of granulated sugar with
gill of water until 1t threads. Take from
the fire and pour, beating steadily, upon
the stiffened whites Of three eggs. Beat
until thick, adding as you do so one cup
Of seeded and chopped raisins, one cup
Of chopped nuts-English walnuts or
pecan nuts-and six figs cut into thin
strips or into dice. Beat hard to mix
thoroughly before spreading on the cake
layers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
BEYOND THE GRAVE.
Victor Hugo's Views on the Question
o{ Eufura L ife

Victor Huso's Views on the Question
Of q Future Life.
Victor Hugos opinion on the ques
ton Of life beyond the grave was
remarkable one. The great French
man was firmly convinced that he
would meet all his friends In future
world. He was equally sure that he
had always existed from the ante
diluvian times, when the Creator plac
ed him on earth. He believed that III
would exist forever, lnasmuch as h'
felt In his soul thousands Of hymns
dramas and poems that had never
found expression.
When the atheists would say to him
1.-THE proof that you will not exist II
the future IL that you did not exist ir
the past" Hugo would answer:
"Who told you did not exist in the
past centuries? You will say that Is
the legend of the ages. The poet ha:
written, Life Is a fairy tale twice writ
ten He might have said a thousand
times WTltteu. 1ou w NV oShc'S ~
the doctrine Of surviving personalities
for the reason that you do not recollec'
your anterior existence. But how car
the recollection of vanished ages re
main imprinted on your memory when
you do not remember thousand and
one scenes and events Of your pres
ent life? Since 1902 there have been
ten Victor Hugos In me. Do you think
that can recall all their actions and
all their thoughts?
"The tomb Is dark. and when shall
have passed the tomb to emerge into
light once more all these Victor Hugos
will be almost wholly strangers to me
but 1t will always be the same SOUL
Scrap Book.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
The Bachelor Made Keys.

'Do enjoy the freedom OF a iatcn'
kew exclaimed the bachelor maid Dit
terly. Look ut that bunch"-holding
aloft a ring full of keys. Fifteen, and
l have to carry all Of them all the
time. This one is the key to the stuolo
building, this to my own studio, this TO
nv club, this to my hamper at the
club. this to my desk, this to the Sc
cret drawer of the desk. this TO d
trunk. this to another, this to my let
ter box, this to my sewing machine
oh. YES. the woman who comes to clean
nv studio would do her annual sewing
there if | didn't-this to my box IN the
snfeN deposit, this to the piano-to
keen the woman from using 1t, OF
conrsc-this-positively forget what
It is for, but know / need II OFTEN
I'm simply worn out Juggling around a
wrist bag big enough to hold them ALL
I assure you, my dear, that If you ever
hear | have committed matrimony you
may tell all my friends l needed a
man to carry my keys for me."-New
York Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
A DISAPPOINTED SHAH.
Queer Story Of a Prizefisht In an Eng
Iish ROYAL Garden,

Queer Story of Prizefeht In an Eng.
Iish Royal Garden.
In his book of memories Major Gen
eral Sir Owen Tudor Burns tells a
story Of the first visit Of shah to
Great Britain:
The shah wanted to see pri=efght.
with blood. After much anxious
thought and consultation with Lord
Queensberry an innocent glove fight
was arranged in the Buckingham pal
ace stables. to take place quietly half
an hour before the shah was to receive
Lord Shaftesbury and the archbishops
and bishops with a memorial asking
him to protect the interests Of the
Christians in Persia.
But the shah slept late. The prize.
fighters overlapped the prelates. A
footman made mistake In opening
the door. Archblshops and bishops fol-
lowing the shah In II moment found
themselves more or less in ring
round the two prlzefghters. The
bishops hustled back to the reception
room, the fight was stopped, the shah
was angry and disappointed. and Lord
Shaftesbury was heard shouting: "A
prizefight In the garden Of the queens
palace fOrsOoth will denounce you
all over the kingdomw Mutual eXpla
nations followed, the matter was sci
right, wessent special messages to the
reporters to keep it out OF the press,
and / was later OH privileged to ex'
plain 1t all to the queen. who took the
matter much more calmly than her
lord chamberlain. Once back, how
ever, inside buckingham palace. we
all smoothed our ruliled feathers and
listened to a most gloomy oratiJn from
Lord Shaftesbury.
The shah, angry ut the interruption
Of his prizeiight, turned round to Sil
Henry Rawlinson and growled In Per
sian: Hang the Christians In Persia
Tell them they're all right" Rawlln
son translated that into long, elo
quent and beautiful reply to the depu
tation, while doubtless the disanpoint
ed boxers were having consolation
scrap In the stables. Lord Sliiftes
bury did not denounce them. though
the shah's bear leaders lived In terror
for some days.
The lord chamberlain blamed me.
blamed the shah, the shah blamed the
equerry, the equerry blamed the foot
man, the footman blamed every ont
all round, and we gave the prizefight
ers f5 apiece, with a resolution writ
ten in blood that never would any o.
US again arrange prizefght even fo
a shah Of shahs, In royal palace gar
den,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
n. Force Of Habit.

ADO I snorev' said the fat CONNER.
cIal drummer II should say 80. That's
why l can't use al alarm clock. l can't
hear 'em. Ny snore browns the best OF
'em. And, speaking Of the force OF
habit-I put up once at crowded
country hotel where l had to double up
with an acquaintance. I told him
snored q few, but he didn't mind, he
said, because his wife was q star IN
that line, and he had system 10
beat 1t. :.
"Tll Just tap you on the shoulder
every time you begin to snore, he ex,
blamed. 'That'll stop you withou'
waking you, and after a little I'll droI
Off myself
1T worked like charm. l felt MS
taps for time. but finally on l wen.
on a dream Of $4,000 salary and II
per cent commission. Well, sir, when
awoke in the morning there was thai
chap tapping away at my shoulder reg
Mar as clockwork, and he sound asleep
peen ut 1t all night, don't you see
Force OF habit"
And he beamed indulgently on tne
silent party.-New York Globe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
Greater Than tho Nation.

There Is q certain congressman VINO
whatever authority he may hold In
the councils Of state, Is OF compara'
lively minor importance in his own
household. Indeed, it has been un'
kindly intimuted that his wife Is the
whole thing in their establishment
REPRESENTATIVE and Mrs. Blank mad
been to Baltimore one afternoon
When they left the train at Washing
ton Oh their return Mrs. Blank dis
covered that her umbrella, which had
been intrusted to the care Of her hus
band, was missing.
"Where's my umbrella" she de
manded.
I'm afraid I've forgotten II, my
dear" meekly answered the congress
man. 1T must still be In the train
"In the train" snorted the lady
"And to think that the affairs OF the
nation are intrusted to a man wht
doesn't know enough to take care OF
woman's umbrellaw- Success.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
The MysterY of Death.

Oh, death. how bitter Is the thought
of thee! How speedy thy approach!
How stealthy thy steps! How uncer'
tain thy hour! How universal thy
sway! The powerful cannot escape
thee; the wise know not how to AVOID
thee: the strong have no strength to
Oppose thee; the rich cannot bride
thee will, their treasure. Thou art q
hammer that always strikes, a sword
that IS never dull net into which all
fall. prison into which all must en-
fer 4 sea Oh which all must venture, a
penalty which all must suffer. 'rip-
ute which all must pay. On. dentn'
death. Implacable enemy to the hu-
man race. Why didst thou enter into
the orld?-Luis lie Granada.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
P101ATE M0TICEa.


To all persons Interested In either of The ESTATES
hereinafter named:
AS Probate Court, held at Paris. In and
for the County Of Oxford. on the third Tuesday Of
nine hundred and seven The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupor
hereinafter Indicated. 1t IL hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given 70 all persons In
terestea. BY causing copy OF this order to b<
published three weeks successfully In the Ok
ford Democrat. newspaper published at South
Paris, In said County, that they may appear ~ :
pToSas CSa 70 % 1sa az said on AZ 'ns
Of the clock In the forenoon. and be heard there
on II they see cause.
SIMON r. ELLIS, late Of Paris. deceased;
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Charlotte +. Ellis, the executrix therein
named.
SARAH A. SAMPSON. late Of Hartford. de
ceased, will, codicil and petition for probate
thereof presented by w. II. Eastman, the execu
tor therein named.
ELIZA ID. PENLEY, late Of Rumford, de
ceased; will and petition FOR probate thereon
presented by Henry Davis. the executor there
In named.
FRANK R. BARRETT, late Of Sumner, de
ceased; petition that Emma A. Barrett or some
other suitable person be appointed admins
traitor. presented by Emma A. Barrett, widow.
JAMES A. BARROws Of Sumner, ward
account presented for allowance by Hollis Tur
ner, guardian.
ATKINS ID. COOK, late Of Paris, deceased
petition for distribution and final account pre-
sented by Walter l.. Gray, administrator.
ZINA E. STONE. late OF Lowell, Mass. de
ceased first account of Luther K. Stone az
trustee under the viii of said deceased presented
for allowance by Emily NJ. Stone, executrix OF
the will of Luther X. Stone.
EDMUND DECOSTER, late OF Buckfeld, de
ceased; first account presented for allowance by
Fred S. DeCoster and Charles E. DeCoster. sd
illustrators.
MARY 4. SHAW. late of Buckheld, deceased
nnal account present for allowance by George
W. Shaw, administrator.
JOHN ID. DUNN, late Of Sumner, deceased
petition for distribution filed by Charles II. Bon
ney, administrator.
ABBIE HUTCHiNS, late OF Hanover, de
ceased, tirst and final account presented for al
lowance by George II. Hutchins and Charles +
Hutchins, executors.
ADDISON Il. HERRICK, Judge of said Court
A true copy-Attest:
ALBEIT ID. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
Why She Was SO Anxious.

Anthony Comstock was talking In
New York about certain Information
that had been lodged with Nm.
"It is perhaps helpful information, -
he said, "but l confess that mistrust
its motive.
at suggests to me an incident that oc'
CURED last month in Matawan.
IA young woman of Matawan said to
her husband one night:
"'My dear, there Is gentleman In the
parlor. He wants to speak to YOU
"'Who is it; do you know" the hus'
band asked.
"'Dear,' said his wife, you must for.
give me-but that cough has bothered
you so much of late-and, though win
ter is coming on, 1t still clings to you,
and-O, If you only knew how worried
I've been about you;" and she threw hel
arms around his neck. What would
do If I were to lose you?" she moaned
"'Come, come said the young man
patting her shoulder tenderly, men
don't die of a slight cold. So you've
called in the doctor, ehp Well, I'll see
him gladly if it will make you feel easier
Which one is 1t? Squills?'
est isn't the DOCTOR was the answer
it's the life insurance agent "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
the CARE OF LIVESTOCK.

II the testimony Of great numbers Of
the readers of The New-York Tribune
Farmer Is fair basis for the formation
of q correct opinion, then what is known
as its Veterinary Department Is every
where esteemed highly. 1t il, however,
more than q veterinary department. Dr..
G. D. Smead, who has had charge OF 1t
for moro than five years, every week an
swers very many questions In regard to
every variety of livestock known on the
American farm, not alone prescribing
medicine and treatment, but telling how
the diseases might have been prevented,
and laying down specific rules for feed
and care in health, in sickness and in
convalescence. Every farmer keeps
some livestock-good veterinarians are
scarce.
Each inquirer is fully answered, but
DR.. Smead goes far beyond this; he be-
lieves that any information which one
intelligent farmer needs is also needed
BY hundreds and thousands Of others,
and he often so broadens his answer as
to make it complete essay on the sub
| iect discussed. A year or two ago Mr..
B. Walker McKeen, of Fryeburg, Me-,
Salu III u6otiuk VI ioImofS eAoe T" 'sio
able horse had been attacked with dis
ease of which he had known nothing
until he had recently read of it in The
New-York Tribune Farmer; what DR..
Smead had taught him enabled him to
save his horse. Another farmer arose
and said he had had a similar experience.
Five or six hundred dollars saved in one
town by one copy of the paper! G. e.
Waller, NJ. D., of North Troy. Vt, writes
to DIR. Smead, under date of April %:
~ desire to express my gratitude to you
through The New Y ork Tribune Farmer,
and to say that regard you as the most
able. practical and thoroughly safe
writer of the present age, and to express
my hope that you may live to serve the
farmer and our dumb friends for many
years to come"
The regular price of the New-York
Tribune Farmer is One Dollar year,
but we will send it with The Oxford
Democrat, both papers one year for
/ 50 90.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
Made Sure II Was Used.

An old farmer and his wife, noteu
for their niggardliness, had a custom
of allowing the servant only one match
TO light the fire with each morning.
One morning the match failed to KIM
die, so the servant went to their bed
room door and asked for another one.
A whispered consultation was heio
between the two, then audibly the wife
said:
"Will you risk her WI anither ane'
JOhn?"
II doot we'll haze tae risk her. Janet,
replied John, "but be sure an seek
SIGHT O. the ane she got last nicht.
Glnnnour Times
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09

The fair Vassar graduate stood at tho
corner looking at the threatening attitude
of two angry urchins in the midst of an
eager and expectant crowd.
fare the intents of those boys belli-
cose?" she asked.
"No, m" replied the boy addressed
"Them's only going to scrap"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
His Wife's Relatives.

Sydney Smith said that marriage re
sembles Il pair Of shears-often NOV
ing in opposite directions, but always
furnishing those who came between
them. Certainly those who would
come between husband and wife de-
serve to lie punished. We ought tC
keep upon terms Of intimacy with oul
relatlons-in.law. and the best way OF
doing so Is not to see too much OF
them, especially during the first year.
Are your domestic relations agree
able?" was the question put to an un
happy looking specimen of humanity
"Oh, my domestic relations are al
fight! 1t is my wife's relations who
are causing the trouble"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
An AplmaI S'ery rer
Little Folks
@ Lion at the Barber S

! Once upon a time the lion decided
that he should go to the BARRIERS, and
40 he posted of to the shop kept by the
monkeys.
"I'm in big hurry" said the lion as
he climbed into the BARRIERS chair.
IGet through with me as quick as you
can, for want to catch train" He
threw himself back in the chair and
closed his eyes, and before the mon
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
6undaV
EXCURSION TO
RANGELEY LAKES
VIA THE -
MAINE CENTRAL K. K.

Connection is made at Oquossoc with
steamers to and from Rangeley, giving
time for beautiful sail the entire length
of Rangeley Lake and 8 hours for dinner
at Rangeley Lake House and sight Sec
ing.
Fare from Mechanic Falls to kumtord
Falls and return s1.05. Returning tram
leaves Oquossoc 1886 p. NJ, arriving al
Lewiston 7.05 M.
Tickets at one fare the round trip Will
also be sold from and to intermediate
stations where trains are scheduled to
stop. Passengers from line of Grand
Trunk R'y can connect with this excur;
sion at Mechanic Falls both going and
returning.
GEO. F. EVANS, Vice President and
General Manager.
F.E. BOOTHBY, General Passenger
and Ticket Agent FOOL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
Key 70 the Puxxlev.

No. 149.-Familiar Flowers: I. Sweet
brlar. 2. Lilac die, lack). 8. May pink
1. Fuchsla few she a.. 8. Saliva (sal
vial.
No. Photographed Puzzle: Mont
gomery. Pennsylvania.
No. 151.-Diamcnd: /. c. 2. Fad. 8
Apple. 4. Capitol. 8. Satin. 9. Log
VI.
No. 152.-Charade: LeghOrn.
No. 153.-Contracted Anagrams: Ed
ucation; duet, l can; tune aid; daunt
l; aunt. 1; It an; 1t a; at; a.
No. 154.-Numerica Enigma: Smooth
runs the water where the brook l.
deep.
No. 155.-TransposalS: 1. Flea, leaf
.. Wear, ware. 3. Statement, tesla
ment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
he Could Walk.

All are not soldiers who wear a uni
form, as General Lew Wallace found
out at Fort Donelson. He saw -four
soldiers. carrying fifth. who seemed
to he wounded
Cant that man walk without assist
ance" asked Wallace.
"Oh, nor said the men. He Is
dying"
Just then shell exploded near BY
and the four men dropped their burden
and fed. The man who was supposed
to be wounded ieaped to his feet and
ran even faster than the others.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
~ 26- 2S-l9- 2

Crosswords: l. A continent. 2. Per
tanning to Ionia. 3. To lessen the force
of acuteness of. 4. To regard with
wonder or establishment. 5. A broad
piece of defensive armOr carried on the
arm. 6. Explodes. Z. A groove.
When the following words have been
rightly guessed and written one below
another, the letters represented by the
figures from ! to 3G will spell a quota
ton from Shakespeare.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor Of the last
will and testament OF
EUGENE wADSWORTH, late Of Hiram.
In the County OF oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired TO present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately. -
WALTER B. TwITCHELL.
June 18th, 1907. James A. Warren, Agent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09

Do you use an stomizer in treating
Nasal CatarrhP Then you will appreciate
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm, the mildest,
quickest, surest remedy for this disease:
In all curative properties it is identical
with the solid Cream Balm, which is so
famous and so successful in overcoming
Catarrh, Hay Fever and Cold In the
head. There is relief in the first dash of
spray upon the heated sensitive air-pas-
sages. All druggists IS cents, including
spraying tube, or mailed by Ely Bros, SO
Warren Street, n. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that hi
has been duly appointed executor of the last
will and testament OF
REUBEN ID. RAND, late Of Greenwood,
In the County of Oxford, deceased, and giyer
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired to present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested te
make payment Immediately.
June 18th. 1907. EBES E RAND.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
VuIoar Fractions,

Everything that Bobby learned al
school he endeavored to apply in his
daily life and walk. When his mother
asked him If one of his new friends
was an only child Bobby looked wise
and triumphant.
Hes got just one sister," said Bob
by. "He tried to catch me when he
told me he had two half sisters, but
guess know enough fractions fol
that.-Youth's Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
WAR AGAINST CONSUMPTION.

All nations are endeavoring to check
the ravages of consumption, the "white
plague" that claims so many victims
each year. Foley's Honey and Tar cures
coughs and colds perfectly and you are
In no danger of consumption. Do not
risk your health by taking some unknown
preparation when Foley's Honey and Tar
is safe and certain in results. The gen.
uine Is In yellow package. r. A.
Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that ne
has been duly appointed executor of the
last will and testament OF
LEVI p. YORK, late OF Hebron.
IN the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased arr
desired 70 present the same for settlement, ano
all Indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
June 18th, 1907. A. h. L. hNOWLTON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
No. 159.-Charade.

My FIRST and SECOND form food.
So rich and yellow, sweet and good;
My THIRD. 1t gets no word Of praise:
A bother tits through summer days.
NY WHOLE. a creature fair to see.
It seems a living poesy;
1t spends on earth its brief bright day,
And then II fades from earth away.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
ohexed Orders Strictly.

Harry's mother had given him an ap-
pie and told him to peel 1t before he ate
it. Returning to the room after few
moments absence and seeing no peeling,
she asked:
"Did You peel your apple, HarryP"
eyes," answered Harry. 49,.
what did you do with the peelings"
she asked.
GA 70 than -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
Tha Doctor's Aim.

Some frivolous person has remarked
that illness was like struggle between
two people and that the doctor resem'
bled the third man, who interviewed to
separate them with a club. Sometimes
he hit the disease on the head and
sometimes the patient.-Hospital.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
He Liked the Family.

he Liked tho Family.
"Dick proposed to me last night"
"What did you tell himT
81 said he had better ask mamma
And what do you think the wretch
said?"
Goodness knows"
HE said he had asked her already
and she wouldn't have him."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-09
One Rina and Another.

81 wonder when the ring first be-
came connected with fighting" said
the follower of pugilism, "Oh,' replied
Henpeck, II suppose 1t dates back to
the beginning Of the Christian reli-
gion." whats that? What has pugi-
ISL 10 do with religion" "Oh, l
thought you were speaking Of the we'd
ding ring."-Philadelphia Press.