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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
THINKING ALOUD.
4 Ruse Which Reused Lord Dudley
and Formed a Friendship.

and Formed a Friendship.
One of the earls Of Dudley, who was
addicted to the practice Of thinking
aloud, found himself In Il very awk-
ward predicament on certain occa-
sion. He was to spend the evening ut
the house Of a friend and ordered his
carriage early, as he had long drive
back to his own home.
When the hour arrived the carriage
was not Forthcoming. Seeing that
Lord Dudley was considerably annoy
ed by the delay, one Of the guests,
whose way homeward lay past his
Iordship's house. politely offered him a
seat in his carriage. The gentleman
was almost stranger to Lord Dud-
ley, but the offer was accepted.
The drive did not prove very socia-
BILE one. Lord Dudley took his seat
and Immediately relapsed into silence,
his thoughts apparently engrossed by
some unpleasant subject. Presently he
began to speak in low but distinctly
audible tone Of voice, and his cOmpan-
ion, to his establishment, heard him
say:
"I'm very sorry l accepted his offer.
don't know the man. 1t was civil
certainly, but the worst Is l suppose
I must ask him to dinner"
Silence followed this bit Of audible
thinking. His lordship was unaware
that he had betrayed his thoughts and
was probably still meditating upon
the same unpleasant subject when the
voice of his companion broke the still
ness.
Apparently this stranger was afilict-
ed with the same malady from which
his lordshIp suffered, for he exactly
Initiated Lord Dudley's tone as he
said:
Perhaps he'll think did 1t to make
his acquaintance. Why, l would have
done the same to any farmer Oh his
estate. 1 hope he won't ask me to din
ner, for I shan't accept his invitation"
Lord Dudley's abstraction was all
gone. He listened to the others words,
Immediately compromising the joke
against himself, and frankly offered
his hand to his companion, making
many apologies for his involuntary
rudeness.
The stranger proved magnanimous,
and from that night the two became
fast friends.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
What Happened.

The stout man on the back platform
declined to agree with the conductor.
The conductor thought he hadn't paid
his fare. The stout man was of the
contrary opinion.
They exchanged harsh words over the
matter.
~ gave you a nickel when got
aboard" said the stout man.
81 haven't taken in a nickel on this
trip" said the conductor.
The stout man grew very red. His
hair seemed to bristle.
"That's just enough Of this" he
growled. 81 don't want to have any
trouble with you. l had trouble with a
conductor once. I'd hate to tell you
what happened"
The conductor drew back little and
made no further attempt to collect the
stout mans fare.
But when the stout man was about to
alight from the car at the Pennsylvania
crossing the conductors curiosity was
too much for him.
"Ssy," he asked, "what happened
when you had that trouble with the
other conductor?'
The stout man looked back.
~ was in the hospital six weeks" he
mildly answsred.-Plain Dealer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10

The soothing spray of Ely's Liquid
Cream Balm, used in an atomizer, is an
unspeakable relief to sufferers from Ca
tarrh. Some of them describe it as a
GOdsend, and no wonder. The thick,
foul discharge is dislodged and the
patient breathes freely, perhaps for the
first time in weeks. Liquid Cream Balm
contains all the healing, purifying ele-
ments of the solid form, and it never
fails to cure. Sold by all druggists for
70 cents, including spraying tube, or
mailed by Ely Bros, So Warren Street,
New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
Don't Touch the Baby-Don't! Don'tl

Eugene Woods article on The New
Baby in the September American Maya
zine will "stir up the animals" 1t is
an appeal for the old and a criticism Of
the new. Following is one Of Mr..
Woods onslaughts:
"Most of the new learning consists OF
DON'T As: Don't kiss the baby My
land What's a baby for If not to kiss
and mommick over? What becomes of
the politicians if this foul heresy infects
our land2 Don't rock the baby Half
the poetry in the language turns up its
toes and dies when that blow strikes
home. And will certain hand We wot
of rule the world If it stops rocking the
cradle? Ruin stares the comic paper in
the face if that commandment is obeyed
which forbids the man of the house to
walk the floor with the baby in the Silly
watches of the night.
"'Yes, but he's crying we explain
who have taught from our youth that
we've get to drop everything and run
the instant the baby sets up yoop.
The social fabric shudders when we are
informed that it does the baby good to
have loud, long cry from time to time;
1t strengthens his lungs and vocal organs,
tones up the heart, stimulates the per-
ipheral circulation, and so forth and so
on, with much more of the same sort.
"'But maybe pin is pricking the poor
angel
SCold and prim the scientific answer:
There are no pins on the New Baby
81 rebel. won't stand for it. Don't
play with the baby Why what's the
use of having one II you can't fuss with it
by the hour, dressing it up in fifty differ
emit long tailed flumma diddles, each
to poke the little nanny pannies
through What's the use Of having a
O'Clock at night to show it to the COM
panyP And what'll they think II they
can't tickle it with 'Kitchy-kitchy-
kitchyP'-if they can't shove their fool.
ish faces up against it and cry 'AbooF
and put watches to it's ear 30 1t can hear
the little men inside q making nails, and
joggle 1t on their knees with 'Trit-trot
to Boston'?"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10

conscious of his lifelong innocence,
but the words Of Weston were ring
ing In his ears. And he loved Sylvia
as few men ever love.
He opened the safe. There lay
pile Of bank notes, notes he had drawn
from the bank that afternoon. He
vaguely wondered how Weston knew.
There was a dim recollection OF see
ing q man like Weston In the DanK
when he drew the money.
He reached out his hand to take the
money. He started as he saw beside
II n small revolver. He picked 1t up
with the money.
"That's right" said Weston, with a
cold laugh. Use that after l am
gone. You can't use 1t before. Raise
1t and I will blow your brains out"
With his right hand still holding the
revolver close to Marsden's head, he
reached with his left and took the
package Of bills.
"This will get me west nicely, ana
you will never hear from me again"
he said. "Shut the safe"
With a groan Marsden did 80.
"Sit down in that chair with your
back to the door,"
Mechanically Marsden Obeyed.
Don't move till / am out OF the
house. II you do, I'll shoot. I'm too
rich now to give up. even II XIII
YOU"
With another groan Marsden sank
into the chair. Weston started toward
the door-then stopped. He had heard
q noise that Marsden in his agony had
not heard. The outer door had opened
People were coming in.
There's a light" said silvery voice
Erred must be waiting for u.s."
Weston was perplexed. He glanced
around. In the library was a large
screen. Nolselessly he slid behind that
Marsden did not know. The realiza
ton of what he had done had come
upon Marsden now and deprived hin
of reason. How could he prove tina
he had been threatened with O re
yolverl How could he prove that h
had not taken the money himself
Who would believe that Weston hat
walked in and then out again witt
| 5000?
His brain whirled. He was beside
himself.
A beautiful girl in an opera cloak
with smile on her lips, tiptoed to til
library door to surprise the lover II
whom she had so much confidence
She stood horror stricken on the thresh
old.
Marsden sat with his head turnet
away, with his right elbow resting Of
the table. his hand raised. and her Owl
revolver pointed at his head.
She dared not startle him. She say
that he was meditating. There wa
but second 20 spare.
With the flight Of bird she spranj
to his side.
"Fred! she cried and knocked dow
| the hand that held the weapon.
1t exploded. There was cry fror
behind the screen. 1t fell toward ther
and the body Of Weston. still with nj
own revolver In his hand, but with
bullet from Sylvia's pistol in his hear
plunged across the screen to the floor,
"My God. said Marsden. and the
he lost consciousness.
In Weston's pocket was found tn
album from which Whittakers nam
had been torn. Marsden's explanation
were clear aud convincing.
A month later he and Sylvia wer
married. but she shudders when sh
recalls that night and thinks what al
other moment of delay In reachin
home would have cost her.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
TnE 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 a correct opinion, then what Is known
as its Veterinary Department is every
where esteemed highly. 1t Is, however,
more than a veterinary department.. Dr.
C. d. Smead, who has had charge OF 1t
for more 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
ject discussed. A year or two ago Mr..
B. Walker McKeen, of Fryeburg, Me-,
said in meeting of farmers that valu,
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 similar experience.
Five or six hundred dollars saved in one
town by one copy of the paper! c. C.
Waller, NJ. D., of North Troy, VT, writes
to DR.. Smead, under date of April %;
~ desire to express my gratitude to you
through The New 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 fol
80 M
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
Oyerdone.

Cha ncy had been on the job one day,
when he came to the boss and asked
"Can you use another MANI Ny brother
Is out of work."
SIS he a good manP" asked the boss.
"Every bit an good as I am" replied
Clancy.
"Then bring him around" said the
boss.
The next day Clancy reported with bis
brother. On the same evening he went
to the boss and again asked: "Can you
use another MANI My father Is out of
work.
SIS he good mani" asked the boss.
HE is as good as me and my brother
put together" replied Clancy.
"Then bring him round and you and
your brother stay at home"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
Key to the Puxzler.

Key to the Puxzler.
No. 217.-Enigma: Pioneer.
No. 21S.-Triple Beheadings: l. Woo
den. 2. Demand. 8. Cra-yon. 4. Dis
may 5. Friend. @. German. 7.
Det-our 8. Stared.
No. 219.-Subtractions: Spout, spot.
No. 220.-Riddlemeree: Sir Walter
Scott
No. 221.-Novel Square: From 3 to 4.
Mark Twain; to 2, Whittier's; 0 to Z.
train: 0 to 4, twain; 8 to Q, token; 8 to
2. tiers: 8 to 8. tower; 8 to s, tiger.
Rim-From to 7. whiten; 7 to 4. nap
kin; 4 to Q. nation; to 2, noises; to
8, solder; 8 to 3, random; 8 to 8. mirror;
8 to /, review.
No. 222.-Animal Puzzle: /. Weasel.
g Swine.
No. 223-Hidden Trees: 1. Oak. 2.
Maple g. Willow. 4. Pine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
A Dream Of 4 Sweetheart.

"Now You can tell me all about 1t,
my boy" said the elderly man as he set
tied himself In his big chair and lighted
q cigar.
swell, sir, there isn't great deal to
tell you," said the young man, Except
that We want to get married some time
in September, and know you won't try
to make me wait or anything like that"
"Of course not, Of course not" said
the elderly man, kindly. "Why should
n You're nearly 20 now and you certain
ly must know your own mind. l was .
little surprised when you wrote, that's
all, and I thought you might not mind
telling me something about the young
lady"
aFather, If you only know her!'' said
the young man. ~ know you would
say at once"
Eyes, yes" said the elderly man.
"That's exactly what would say, I'm
sure. infer from what you wrote that
she is not bad looking"
The young man laughed. "She is
absolutely the most beautiful girl you
ever saw in your life," he said: g"
couldn't begin to give you an idea OF
now 0oautlIul 8ne ID.
"Then dent try" said his father.
"She's not deformed in any wayP"
"She's-O, you wait till you see her!"
"Not too tall?"
Exactly the right hight for woman,
and"
"Her disposition is the main thing, OF
course. l know you have considered
that calmly and iudicially."
"Certainly, SIR"
lis she amiable?"
"Father, she has the loveliest, sweet
est nature in the world. Honest, Inever
knew anything like it. She is"
"Not namby- pamby, I hope" said the
elderly gentleman.
Anything but that, sir"
as she very clevsr?"
"The cleverest girl you ever saw.
She's from Smith, and there isn't any
thing she doesn't know. How she ever
thought of taking me, l don't know,
swear"
"We're all liable to little errors of
| Judgment" said the father. 81 wouldn't
hold it up against her. Still, don't like
the idea Of Questioning"
20, she's not that" said the young
man. "Don't think that"
accomplished at alp"
81 should say she was! She's got most
of the professionals I've ever heard
whipped to rich creamy foam In play
ing the piano and singing, and wish
you could see some of the really excel.
lent pictures she's painted"
81 know, but what a man wants OF a
wife is domestic accomplishment" said
his father.
"That's where she Shines" said the
young man. .'She can cook any old
thing and she's the greatest manager
there ever was. She just runs that house
of theirs. Her mothers good deal OF
an invalid, you know, and for that rea-
son leaves everything to her."
"Not extravaganza" =.
Gas economical as you please. tell
you get lectured sometimes. She isn't
stingy, either. Mighty level head"
"Dresses we'll, l hopeP" said his father.
"Not dowdy?"
"Dowdyr' exclaimed the young man.
"she's dream!'
"Johuny, my boy" said the elderly
man, with a sigh, "I'm afraid that's
what she is. From your description
should say that she's too good to be
true. Chicago Record Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
Hebron Academy
ISO4-IOO7.
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.

Thorough preparation for college and
scientific schools. Courses for those
who cannot attend college. Modern
buildings, steam heat, electric light, tel
ephone, &c. Efficient corps OF teachers.
PHYSICAL instructor all the year. No bet
ter school anywhere for young men and
women to get training In mind and body.
Fall term begins Tuesday, September
10, 1907. For catalog and further infor-
nation address, Principal W. z. Sar-
gent, Hebron, Me. 3O-3i
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10

A very pleasant and very faint perfume
can be given handkerchiefs and gloves
by sachets made of sandalwood shavings.
With sharp knife cut the little sticks
of sandalwood into thin, curly shavings
and I'll bags made Of very thin silk or
very fine null. There Is q spiciness
about the fragrance of sandalwood that
renders 1t agreeable even to those who
ordinarily object to perfumes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
FOR SALE.

21-2 story dwelling house, pleasantly
located in the village of West Paris.
Consists of nine rooms and bathroom,
shed and stable. About 3-4 acre of land,
with apple and pear trees. The build.
ings are situated high from the street,
with broad piazza shaded with vines,
commanding fine view. A spring of
pure water on premises. These build
ings are we'll and prettily furnished and
the owner would be glad to sell the
furniture and furnishings with the
house. This Is great bargain and will
be sold on reasonable terms. Call on or
address, W. J. Wheeler, South Paris,
Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that ne
has been duly appointed administrator OF thu
estate Of
JACOB McKEEN, late Of Paris,
In the County Of oxford, deceased, and glver
demands against the estate Of said deceased arr
desired to present the same for settlement and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
Aug. goth, 1907. WALTER L.. Hhai'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
No. a2e-Anaoram Words.

No. 229.-Anasran Words.
Mid August days from some far SIT pANT
tree
We hear thy ONE soLEM call. thou sad
pee-wee.
No. 23o.-GeoqraphieaI Transpositions.
/. Curtail and transpose a city Of
Georgia and find insensibility.
2. Curtail and transpose city in
South Dakota and find more mellow.
8. Curtail and transpose city In
Ohio and find now.
4. Curtail and transpose city In Or
egon and find an amphibious animal.
5. Curtail and transpose a city IN
Pennsylvania and find anger.
6. Curtail and transpose city of
New Jersey and find unsound.
7. Curtail and transpose town In
New Jersey and find mournful sound.
8. Curtail and transpose city In
Massachusetts and have articles OF
leather worn by men.
8. Curtail and transpose town In
Arizona and have to sheer at.
10. Curtail and transpose q town in
Massachusetts, and have mans name.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
NOTICE.

The subscribers hereby give notice that they
have been duly appointed executors OF the last
will and testament Of
MARY p. WENTWORTH, late Of Brownaeld,
In the County Of oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased arc
desired to present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested TO make
payment Immediately.
ARTHUR MERRILL.
WILLIAM II. WENTWORTH.
Aug. 10th, 1907.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
No. 227.-Diaoonal,

No. 227.-Diaeonal.
All the words described contain the
same number Of letters. When rightly
guessed and written one below an
other, the diagonal beginning at the
upper left hand letter and ending with
the lower right hand letter. will spell
the name of famous general.
/. A word used in denial. 2. A win
dow. 3. A dealer in precious stones,
4. Pupils. 3. Being Of small value. T.
An antagonist. Z. One who operates
8. One skilled In music.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has deem duly appointed administrator OF the
estate of
SILAs B. DURGIN, 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 ART
desired to present the same for settlement, and
ali Indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
Aug Goth, 1907. EDWIN w. BUhdESS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10

Tom-It was a case Of love at 6rst
sight with me.
Jack-Then why didn't you marry
her?
Tom-oh, I saw her again on several
occasions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor Of the last
will and testament OF
ELIZA ID. PENLEY, late OF Rumford,
In the County OF Oxford, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate OF said lie
ceased are desired to present the same for settle.
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested to
make payment Immediately.
Aug. Goth, 1867. HENRY DAVIS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10

To remove paint from white fabrics
apply lard literally to the stain. Let It
remain for two days. The paint will
then be 10 softened that q good washing
with white soap will remove every trace.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate OF
DAVID CHAMBERLAIN. late Of Hartford
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, anG
ali indebted thereto are requested to make pay
nent Immediately. .,..,,,,:,
Aug. Goth. 1907.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed Administrative OF the
estate of
ARTEL J. RUSSELL, late of Sumner.
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
payment Immediately.
Aug. 10th, 1907. GRACE NJ. RUSSELL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10

No. 226.-Prosressive Enigma.
If-l-will wait-2-3-make-4,
For-l-a fragrant cup I'll pour;
l23 +the finished word.
In place Of usefulness" Is heard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
HAVE YOU TRIED CUP.X.zEMA2

II quickly and permanently cures Eczema,
itching Piles, Burns, Cuts, sunburn, and all
skin diseases, after all other remedies fail. At
druggists, SOC. Sample by mail, 10c. Cur.X.
Zems Co, Watervlet, NY. 1887
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
Why Not?

Teacher-Can the leopard change his
spots? Now. Tommy. answer me!
Tommy-Yes, sir: he can.
Teacher-Nonsense! How can he?
Tommy-Well, sir, when he's tired
of sitting in one spot he can change to
another, can't he, sir?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
EuGENE RICHARDSON.

And now on suggestion to the Court that the
principal Defendant at the time Of the service OF
the Writ, was not an inhabitant OF this State,
and had no tenant, agent or Attorney within the
same; that his goods or estate have been attach
ed In this action and that he has had no notice
OF said suit and attachment, 1T Is ORDERED,
That notice OF the tendency OF this suit be given
20 the said Defendant, by publishing an attested
copy OF this order. together with an abstract OF
the Plaintiffs Writ, three weeks successfully In
The oxford Democrat, a newspaper published
being not less than thirty days before the next
term OF said Court, to be holden 1t Paris, In and
for said County. on the second Tuesday OF Octo-
Der, A. ID. 1907, that said Defendant may then
and there appear and answer to said suit, II he
Attest CHARLES +. WHITMAN, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest TO the ladies
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat, South Paris. Me
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
f.RsrRAcr OF PLAINTIFFS WRIT

ABSTRACT OF PLAISTiffS WHIT
Writ dated Jan. 8, 1907, returnable to March
term, 1907, s. J. c. az Paris: al damnum $780,
account annexed for medical attendance and
interest on the account, amounting In all TO
S3l 20.
A true copy of order of Court with abstract of
the Writ.
Attest:-CHARLEs r. WHITMAN, Clerk.
SEAL Wright 4 Wheeler, Attys for Pin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10

Find the names Of two presidents of
the United States designated by the
objects numbered in the pictures
New England Homestead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
TheP uzzler

No. 224.-Missins Letters.
A's's' Is a sultry time;
Niece Of most vacations,
Wee mankind likes to find
Fsss'''s bill Of rations!
Rsssss' fruit and corn In ear
A''sss giveth to the year.