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Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-23
SKILJACRUE THE SOLUTION
How the Household Service is to Be Pro
vided in Future.
OOGEsTIcS TRAINED FOR THEIR DUTIES
Institute That VIII Give the Needed
Attention 10 an All Important
Topic Gets Some Dis
cussion.

Hitherto this column has represented
Mrs. Providem as not only doing her own
marketing, but also her own cooking. The
duties Of the mistress, however, do not
always admit Of her being also her own
cock and then the question of getting
someone to preside over Kettledom, that
dominant and soul-harrowing question is
asked individually and fails to be answered
either by the one or the many. The news
papers and magazines have articles about
II, women's clubs write papers and carry
On discussions concerning It, and women
everywhere, both mistress and maid, pre-
sent II In all its phases to each other. By
and by. out Of all this study and discus
sion and work, will come a solution and
for a short time we shall settle down to the
new order of things, until moulding cir.
cumstances again unsettle that and grad
ualiy solve new phases.
Under the order just passing the servant,
as then designated, lived with the family
for whom he or she worked, and In the
first times was a member of the family,
looked after and given many privileges of
family life later, as the immigrant came
to us from all ranks of life, but mostly
the lower, and with different language and
aims and desires, this became impossible,
and gradually the servant, while obliged
TO spend most of her hours in the home
where she worked, was cut off from its in
terests other than the work to be done
TO make the mutual interests Of the family
proper possible. Twelve or fourteen hours
a day this servant toiled, with Thursdays
and Sunday afternoons as her own, and
as much more time as her mistress chose
TO give. 1t was lonesome, all these hours
practically alone, and gradually the
brighter of them chose other kinds of work
where they had the society OF their own
class, and, the days work OF eight or ten
hours over, could go home and do what
they pleased. A very poor home, perhaps,
but she was mistress of her share OF il
and of herself, even though she had not
so much OF money to pay for her day s
work. The Servant" phase was not a
part of the new work, either, and that was
another sore trial of being a cook or q
| housemaid.
Mistress Is Learning.
| So the supply Of servants grew less every
day and the mistresses had to preside over
Kettledom themselves, or else give up their
homes and board Though they hated ID
lose the home life II they devoted them
selves TO the entire care Of them they
must renounce most social life. reading
and study and outside philanthropic OF
/ other work The only service obtainablC
! was that which was hired by. the hour
and In this gradual substitution of work
by the hour for that by the week will come
in part the solution OF the intricate prob
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-23

Notwithstanding the positively gorgeous
Appearance Of the grocers racks this week,
there has been an almost serious shortage
OF some Of the green vegetables. And this
Shortage Is not entirely over yet either,
but southern Illinois will begin shipping
IN a few days and that will replace the
varieties withdrawn when the shipments
from further south ceased. Head lettuce
has not been procurable for several days
except in small shipments Of a few dozen
heads. and these have sold as high as 20
and even Is cents each. String beans and
asparagus have not been plentiful, either,
but are coming IN, the former selling for
% cents a quart and the latter at Is cents
q bunch. Except for a few scattered BUSH
els. sweet potatoes are practically out Of
the market. Few Of the grocers had them
at all Friday morning. and these few were
high, selling for 20 and 60 cents a peck.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-23
SPRING GREENS ARE SCARCE
s. Lettuce and Other Vegetables Missing
from GrocsrJ Racks
GENIRAL sUPPLYIs sUFnCIENT, 1HOUeH
MARKET Offers Enough that IL Tempt
ing 60 Make Good Dinner and
Prices Are Coming
Down.
Miss Cnrrnt Ton.

Ills the air of YOU
And the hair OF you.
with It's wondrous golden sheen.
IT'S the eyes Of you
And surprise. Of you,
(And the lies OF you, my queenD
It's the face Of you
And the race OF you,
on which the lads are keen
But the heart OF you
Is the part Of you
That I love, Mavourneen.
EXCHANGE.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-23

Chickens are scarce and high priced In
proportion, selling at 10 cents a pound
wholesale, Friday morning and retailing
from II 70 ID cents a pound. Capons arc
20 and p cents a pound and broilers 90 cents
each. The hens are laying now and with
eggs at Is cents the farmers are not
shipping chickens as they did. Duck is
l6 cents, goose Il cents and turkeys from
20 TO 70 cents a pound. Squads are 50 cents
each.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
Hints.

This is q way to clean cooking utensils
handed down for at least two generations
and which was told to me only few
weeks ago, but in that short time hal
proved invaluable. When food ID burn
cd ON or sticks to a cooking vessel, dc
not scrape with knife or chain; simply
put in tablespoonful of baking soda
fill with water, and place on the stove to
slowly heat. By the time you are ready
to wash the kettles, the burned sub
stance will come off like magic. This Is
especially helpful in cleaning that bug
bear, the Boston bean pot.
To mend q cracked kettle apply so.
luton OF sal ammoniac to the fracture.
1t soon forms rust joint impervious to
water until rebroken.
All housekeepers dislike the using oil
stove polish which blackens the hands
and nails. The following simple method
has heen found satisfactory substitute
for the dreaded backing process. Put
equal parts of vinegar and linseed oil In
q bottle, shake well and apply to the
stove with soft cloth. This both cleans
and blackens. II used frequently, you
will always have stove that looks well,
and, what 10 moro, hands that do.
Ten glasses of marmalade may DO
made from six oranges by the following
method. Il IL delicious and may be
turned from the glass and retain its
shape. Cut thin slice from stem and
opposite end of each orange, and throw
this away. Cut oranges into quarters
and slice quarters very thin,
put In . pan and add one cup water for
each orange. Soak for twenty-four
hours, and for each cup Of the mixture
take one scant cup Of sugar; soak again
for twenty-four hours and boil slowly
ontil Juice jellies In . saucer. Pour Into
glssses and when cold cover with par.
Alane.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
ROMANCE OF A NAME.
Hugh Williams and Remarkabl
csr;se of Coineideness

Hugh Williams and Remarkable
Series Of Condolences.
Names have figured frequently in co.
incldenccS one Of the most remarkable
cases being that recorded Of series of
men named Hugh Williams, whose es.
capes from shipwreck are recorded by
an English chronicler.
On Dec. 5. 1864, according to this au-
thority. the English ship Menia was
crossing the strait Of Dover and cap
sized in q gale. OF the eighty-one pas
sensers on board one was saved. His
name was Hugh Williams.
On the same day Of the same month
In 1876 a pleasure boat was wrecked
on the Isle Of Man. There were sixty
persons on the boat, among them one
Hugh Williams and his family. OF the
threescore none but old Hugh William
survived the shock.
On Aug. 5, 1920, a picnicking party
on tie Thames was run down by a
coal barge. There were twenty-five Of
the plcnickers, mostly children under
twelve years Of age. Little Hugh Will
lIams. q visitor from Liverpool, only
Ave years old. was the only one who
was saved.
Now comes the most singular part Of
this singular story. On Aug. 10, 1880, a
coal laden craft, with nine men. foun-
dered In the North sea. Two Of the
men. each Of whom was named Hugh
Williams. an uncle and nephew, were
rescued by some fishermen and were
the only men Of the crew who lived to
tell of the calamity.-Scrap Book.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
GROWING NUT TREES.
In Planting Follow Natures Own Way
ss Much az Possible.

In Planting Follow Natures Own Way
ss Much az Possible.
The age Mt which any nut trees come
Into bearing depends on the care given
to the trees. Some authorities state
that fifteen or twenty years are neces,
sary to bring them into full bearing
from the time the nut Is planted. This
is a mistake, as trees that have been
well cared for should bear bushel of
nuts In ten years, and the quantity
will increase rapidly each year after
that time.
Some persons may enjoy raising
these trees from seed. To he sure, 1t
is rather a slow process. but 1t is in.
teresting work. When Planting the
nuts, If they have thin shells he per-
fectly sure that they have not dried
out Mt all. The best plan is TO get
them as soon rs they rlpen and plant
them Mt once. When this Is not posi-
ble. keep them In moist sand or In
sawdust until they can be started.
Ruttcrnuts. walnrts. hickory nuts and
filberts. being hard sheled. will keep
In growing condition much longer. but
should be planted In the fall, as they
germInate better when allowed to
freeze as that cracks the she'll.
The fall planting Is natures own
plan. and the nearer we follow her
ways the better results we may ex-
pect. Another thing. do not plant the
nuts deep. Nature drops them on the
surface ard gives them thick cover
ing Of leaves. In which the dirt catches
as It blows about; then the snow COW
ers all and helps the leaves to decay
and form covering Of leaf mold for
the tree to grow in.-EXchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09

Prof. Nattsucci, superintendent Of the
Vesuvius observatory, was dining with
some Americans ct the Royal hotel IN
Naples.
The dining room fronted the sea. The
waves crashed against the massive en-
bankment OF stone, and showers Of white
spray rose high in the sunlit air.
"This ID heavenly. But what ID It like
In your observatory when Vesuvius ID
active?'' young woman asked.
st is not like heaven" said Prof.
Matteucci. SIT reminds me Of story
about a Neapolitan widow whose hus-
band had been dead some years. One
night she was persuaded to 60 to Q
spiritualists' sesnce, and there the spirit
Of her dead husband appeared and spoke
with her.
"'My dear Agostino.' said the widow
to the shade, fare you happy nowr
az am very happy Agostino answer.
cd.
"'Happier than you were on earth
with meP' asked the widow.
eyes, replied the shade; Il am far,
far happier now than ] was on earth
with you.'
"The widow was silent moment
Then she said:
"'Tell me, Agostino; what is It like
In heaven?'
'neavenP' said Agostino, 4 am moi
in heaven"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
Herschel's Memory.

Until he had become a very old man
Sir John Herschel retained the strength
Of intellect and freshness Of memory
which enabled him to accomplish his
great scientific work. Sir Henry e.
Roscoe in his autobiography records
an Instance when Herschel was seven
ty-folr years old.
One evening In 1866 happened to
meet him. He mentioned as an inter-
esting piece Of news that star re.
Gently discovered had suddenly burst
out into first or second magnitude.
do you know" said Herschel, shat
when l was at the Cape l observed a
precisely similar phenomenon"
He considered q moment and added,
Eyes, 1t was in the year 1885," Again
be paused but moment and conclud.
ed. ION August the 10th at / o'clock
In the morning."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
The Retort Courteous.

Ono day a learned professor was &C
costed by very dirty little bootblack
"Shine your shoes, sir9"
The professor was impressed by thu
filthiness of the boys face.
II don't want q shine, my lad" sait
he, shut if you'll 90 and wash your fact
I'll give you q sixpeuce."
ga RIGHT, SIR" was the lads reply, al
he went over to q neighboring fountain
and made his additions. Returning, ht
held out his hand for the money.
"Well, my lad" said the professor
"you have earned your sixpence. Here
It is"
81 dinua want it, auld chap" returned
the boy, with lordly air. "Ye keep II
and get YER hair cut
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
Save Your Celery Leaves.

After cleaning your celery, do not
throw away the leaves. Wash them
carefully, spread them out thinly and set
them on the back of the stove to dry.
After they are thoroughly dried, rub
them to pieces until like fine powder and
then put away in boxes for future use.
1t gives a simply delicious flavor to 80
many different dishes you may be pre-
pairing. Try pinch of it 10 oyster pie
the next time you make 1t, or In your
chicken stew, or with your scalloped
tomatoes. etc,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09


MAN.
or he could not get things In shape, ana
the bear was getting more and more
restless all the time. After awhile,
however he said he thought that ev-
erything was all right, and he said to
the bear:
Now, look pleasant, please"
And that was more than the bear
could stand.
Mr.. Bear took a firm hold on the
pole that he held in his paws and made
dash for the man. Right upon his
nose lie cracked the man and sent him
tumbling over on the ground.
Hold on. there; don't hurt that
mani" cried the master. And with that
the bear started after the master. This
fellow fell on his knees and begged not
TO be hurt.
Every WELL" said the bear. But you
must do one thing - you must botl
stand up here together and look pleas
ant while take your pictures"
They agreed to do this, and the bear
stood up and kept them standing there
for three hours. Then he said he
thought he had better 20 to dinner. He
trotted off into the woods and never
did return.-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
Ia Iarma If Pia.

The ingenuity of the Chinese In sur.
mounting difficulties 10 well illustrated
by the following dialogue, which re-
Gently took place on the Imperial Chi
nese railway.
Traveler-I wish to ship these two
dogs to Picking. What is the ratef
Railway Official-No got any rate for
dog. One dog all same one sheep. One
sheep all same two pig. Can book four
pig.
Traveler-But one dog is only pup
py. He ought to 60 for half fare.
Railway OGicial-Can do all right.
Then turning to his clerk, write three
pig" be said.-Lippincott's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09

Mr.. s. L. Bowen, of Wayne, w. Va,
writes: 81 was sufferer from kidney
disease, so that at times l could not gel
out of bed, and when did / could moi
stand straight. I took Foley's Kidney
Cure. One dollar bottle and part Of the
second cured me entirely" Foley's Kid.
ney Cure works wonders where Others
are total failures. r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
Az ADlmal Story for
Little Folks
MMs Bear Looks Pleasant

There was a dancing bear belonging
to n travelling Snowman who was to
have Ills photograph taken.
The man set his camera up In the
middle of the road and the master
LANDED long pole to the bear and told
him to stand up straight and hold per-
fectly still fol- few moments.
The bear did just as lie was told to
do. but the man was dissatisfied anu
walked around and around trying to
find a better position.
Hurry up said the master.
every well, III soon be ready" an
swered the man. But somehow or 9th
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
No Room for Argument.

" uiiuelPuio AuuCA y
George" said Mrs. McSquillop to her
liege lord, who was toasting his shins
before the FIRE, 81 suppose you get the
credit for sweeping the snow OIL our
front walkP''
81 reckon I do, Cynthy," responded
George.
"And you don't do lick of 1t. You
know / do it myself"
"You do, Cynthy. There can't be any
doubt about that"
"Well, what sort Of a man do you
think you arep"
"I'm q blamed small specimen of a
man, Cynthy," said George, still serenely
toasting his shins. II have no doubt
am meaner and more contemplate than
you think. Lord love you, Cynthy, you
can't get into any argument with me on
that proposition. I'm the LATEST, good
for-nothingest, oneriest man In the neigh
borhood. If It wasn't that I've got such
a good wife I'd 60 and blow my worth
less brains out. Supper ready yet,
doar90
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09

Many sufferers from nasal catarrh say
they get splendid results by using ar
atomizer. For their benefit we prepare
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Except thai
1t is liquid 1t is in all respects like the
healing, helpful, paln-allaying Cream
Balm that the public has been familiar
with for years. No cocaine nor Other
dangerous drug in 1t. The soothing
spray relieves at once and cure is certain
All druggists, Is cents, including spray
ing tube or mailed by Ely Bros, Sc War
rem Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09

Every one appreciates . beautiful
complexion, 20 much desired by mon.
Such copplexions come to all who use
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. 30
cents, Tea or Tablets. F. A. Shurtleh d
Co.; o. D. Stevens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09

~ figure that advertising costs me a
couple Of thousand dollars year more
than can afford''-
"What are you talking aboute You
don't advertise"
mo; but the departments stores do
and my wife has the bargain habit"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09

Thousands have pronounced Hollister's
Rocky Mountain Tea the greatest heal.
ing power on earth. When medical
science fails, 1t succeeds. Makes you
we'll and keeps you we'll. IS cents, Tea
or Tablets. +. A. ShurtleA & Co.; o.
D, Stevens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
A CARD.

This is to certify that all druggists are
authorized to refund your money II
Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your
cough or cold. 1t stops the cough, heals
the lungs and prevents serious results
from q cold. Cures Ia grippe coughs,
and prevents pneumonia and consump'
ton. Contains no opiates. The genuine
is in . yellow package. Refuse substi'
tutes. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
AN INSIDIOUS DANGER

One Of the worst features Of kidney
trouble 10 that Il 10 an insidious disease
and before the victim realizes bis danger
he may have fatal malady. Take
Foley's Kidney Cure At tho first sign OF
trouble a. It corrects Irregularities and
prevents Bright's disease and diabetes.
=. A. Shurtleff q Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
No. &.-RiddIes.

I'm very large. and many men
Find shelter me within.
Yet I'm % small that all my worth
Is scarce that Of a pin.
Though millions Of me man may own.
He never sees. nor can see, one.
II.
To me you look for uses many.
bring restraint or cheer.
Sometimes for me you drop a penny.
Sometimes II brings q tear.
I may unite when comes division,
May start merry rout;
OF mortals made. may heal session,
Or spur to joyous shout.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
Too Late.
"Professor-I presume?" said be.

wv k<eSs~s
"Professor-I presumed" said be.
Eyes SIR"
"Are you alone?''
Eyes, SIR"
"May I lock the door?"
And he did 30; then. having satisfied
himself that no one else was In, he plac-
ed largo bundle done up in yellow
handkerchief on the table and opened 1t.
"There. look at that"
"Well," said the professor. ~ see It,"
"What do you call that, professor"
II call it iron pyrites."
"What9" said the man, "isn't that
goldP"
NO." said the professor; it's good for
nothing-it's pyrites."
And putting some in . shovel over the
fire, 1t soon evaporated up the chimney.
"Well," said the gentlemanly man,
with woebegone look, "there's widow
in our town has whole hill full of that,
and I've been and married her."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09

"Ny friends" said the man who bad
been making . long and tiresome speech,
"thers . little moro that ! can say on
this subject"
"Why moref" asked a impsrtinant
ca Who bad Just finished Jawning,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
No. 57.-A Few Stitches.

NO. WIN T0W OSISCftcSs
/. A stitch that Is hard to live with.
2. A stitch that is part of cough.
8. A stitch that Is used at window
4. A stitch Is found on fowl
5. A stitch that is formed Of links.
O. A stitch that is not forward.
Z. A stitch that requires key.
8. A stitch that repeats itself.
0. A stitch that is fish and that
which Is found In fish.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
HOW TO AVOID APPENDICITIS.

Most victims of appendicitis are those
who arc habitually constipated. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic con:
stipation by stimulating the liver and
bowels and restores the natural action OF
the bowels. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
does not nauseate or grippe and is mild
and pleasant to take. Refuse substi-
tutes. F. A. Shurtlef & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09

Little Pet (before retiring)-Mamma,
may pray for rainP
Namma-Y.e-s, II you want to; but
whyP
Little Pet-Susie Stuckup didn't invite
me to her picnic tomorrow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09

"Do you enjoy having your wife make
public speeches?'
"Certainly," answered Mr.. Meekton
II think 1t Is rather kind of Henrietta to
lecture the public instead Of me-"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
THIS NAY INTEREST you

No one 10 immune from kidney trouble,
DO Just remember that Foley's Kidney
Cure will stop the Irregularities and
cure any case Of kidney and bladder
trouble that 10 not beyond the reach Of
msdiclps. =. A. .shurtls6 Il Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09

my! but old Russell Ia . storage bat
tory of energy. Doesn't he just fire one
with enthusiasm?'
"Yep; used to work for him and I
never was fired any more enthusiastically
by anyone"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
NOTICE,

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor OF the last
will and testament of
ESTHER =. NOBLE, late OF Norway,
IN the County Of Oxford deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate of said de-
ceased are desired to present the same for settle.
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested to
make payment Immediately.
Mar. 18Th, 1907. EDWARD II. NOBLE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
NOTICE,

been duly appointed administrator with the
will annexed Of the estate of
SARAH N. COOLIDGE, late Of Canton.
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.
Mar. 18th, 1907. HENRY G. COOLIDGE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09

"Miserly gave the fireman who saved
his life when his house was on fire 90
cents for carrying him down the ladder"
"Did the fireman take it?" "Partly.
He gave Misery 20 cents change"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
NOTICE,

have been duly appointed executors Of the
last will and testament of
HANNAH d. JELLIsON, late of Porter.
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.
GEORGE E. DAVIS.
JOHN s. ROUNDS.
Mar. 18th, 1907 CHAS w. PILLSBURY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09

"Why don't those two American
duchesses like each other?" "They both
pride themselves on their business
ability, and one bought her husband
much cheaper than the other did!'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09

"If two cars 60 in opposite directions
at great speed on the same track, what Is
the resultp" "Collision." "Not neces-
sarily. You know they might be going
away from each other"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-09
No. 55.-Heads and Tails,

am an unfortunate character III
nicholas Nickleby." Beheaded I an
an Irish boy; beheaded again / am a
Jewish boy; curtail me twice, and
am myself.