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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21
G. B. BURHANS TESTIFIES AFTER
FOUR YEARS.

G. B. Burhans of Carlisle Center,
N. Y, writes: "About four years ago
wrote you stating that had been entire
ly cured of a severe kidney trouble by
taking less than two bottles of FOley's
Kidney Cure. It entirely stopped the
brick dust sediment, and pain and
symptoms of kidney disease disappeared.
am glad to say that I have never had a
return of any of those symptoms during
the four years that have elapsed and !
am evidently cured to stay cured, and
heartily recommend Foley's Kidney
Cure to any one suffering from kidney or
bladder trouble" For sale by all drug
pists
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21

Wilbur Meady, of Randolph, has .
curiosity. 1t is a young rat in bottle.
1t is beer bottle, with small neck,
and the rat must have crawled into it
about as soon as he could move, for al
though he is but three or four inches
long now, he cannot get out again. Mr..
Meady didn't say whether he was going
to keep him and see whether he would
grow to fill the bottle, but at any rate
the prisoner cannot escape until the
bottle is broken.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21
The BerIiner.

On the theory that might goes before
right the Beriner fights his way past
old ladies and tired women into crowd
rd tram cars and ruthlessly jostles
from his path the passerby In the
streets with IN obstinate insolence
that goads the visitor accustomed to
the higher civilization of other capitals
to lmpotent fury .-RerliD Cor. London
Outlook
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21
The Girl for Him.

A Scotchman wishing to know his
fate at once, telegraphed proposal OF
marriage to the lady of his choice. After
spending the entire day at the telegraph
Office he was finally rewarded late in the
evening by an affirmative answer.
p "If were you," suggested the oper-
ator, when he delivered the message,
"I'd think twice before I'd marry girl
that kept me waiting all day for my an.
answer"
"Na, ma" retorted the Scot. The lass
who waits for the night rates is the Lass
for me. Every body's Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21

The largest mackerel ever brought to
a Portland market came In this week
when the Gillom brothers, of Small
Point, arrived with large fare, among
which was a mackerel weighing six
pounds and measuring twenty-five inches
In length. This is the largest mackerel
ever seen 10 Portland. At first 1t was
thought that the large fish was had
dock, but it proved to be q mackerel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21
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 un-
known preparation when Foley's Honey
and Tar is safe and certain In results.
The genuineis in yellow package. For
sale BY all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21

Governor Cobb has appointed Bernes
o. Norton, warden of the state prison,
Rev. C. A. Plumer, chaplain of the same
institution, and DR.. j. E. Walker, all of
Thomaston, delegates to the congress OF
the American Prison Association which
will be held at Richmond, Va, Nov.
Nth
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21

The teacher of certain school receiv.
ed the following note explaining the
absence of one of her pupils the day be.
fore: "Please excoose Henry for absents
yesterday. Him and me got chance OF
ride to funeral in a carriage, an let
him stay to home as he never rode in a
carriage and never went to funeral,
nor had many other pleasures. So
please excoose."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21

"Our train struck bear on the way
down."
"Was he on the track?"
"No, the train had to 60 into the
woods after him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21

Ira W. Kelley, of Mansfield, Pa.
writes: 81 was in poor health for two
years, suffering from kidney and bladder
trouble, and spent considerable money
consulting physicians without obtaining
any marked benefit, but was cured by
Foley's Kidney Cure, and desire to ado
my testimony that 1t may be the cause
of restoring the health of Others" Re
fuse substitutes. For sale by all drug
gists,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21

ANO. &Oo. Law
tric Square Puz-
zle: The diagram
shows how all
the seventeen
squares may be
destroyed by eX-
tinguishing sew
en- Of the lights
No. 24.-Anacr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21
No. 2,o-At the Poultry Show.

No. 210.-At the Poultry Show.
This space. reserved for Mr.. Greghorn.
Holds nothing but snow white ''.
Near by. like the hero IN the drama.
Parades the big and burly ''''-'
In black coat. faxed with golden flame.
Appears the brilliant. warlike ''''.
And here. with feet so many forking.
We see the five toed English '''''".
OF course the Massachusetts, flock
Are loyal to the sss''s's ''ss
But In that farther corner Guy and Dot
Admire the laced and latticed '.'''''''.
Dot gives q scream. She's dropped heI
brooch in
The pen that holds the partridge '''''.
Guy pokes II out and thinks II drollfsh.
So next they view the turbaned 's''''.
Black beauties now. with gloss Japan
nish
And great red combs; the white faced
ssss.ss
While by that pot OF adiantum
Crows out tiny. shrill voiced ''"-''.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21
Tn. ,n.u8.rabIs Antieip alton.

A young Scotch emigrant was
brought before the magistrate Of
Nova Scotia court, charged with hav-
ing deserted his work on a certain
farm without giving due notice to bis
employer. When asked what he had
to say in his defense, he replied. "Weel
they gied me nout but brakeshaw tc
eat" Brakeshaw, 1t may be explained
is the flesh Of animals which have died
q natural death. How was thatF
asked the magistrate. "Weel, 1t was
this way. Ye ken, the auld coo deed
an we ate 1t, the auld steg (gander
deed an we ate it, the auld 500 SOW
deed an we ate it, the auld bubblejock
deed an we ate It. Then the Old wo
man deed-an' left."-Bellman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21

During the summer kidney irregulari-
ties are often caused by excessive drink
ing or being overheated. Attend to the
kidneys at once by using Foley's Kidney
Cure. For sale By al druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21

Snow, Hannah, just look at these
chairs! There must be an inch of dust
on them"
"Well, ma'am, you know yourself you
haven't had q caller for nearly week. y
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21
kev IN Tho Puz,ler

Ney 70 the Fuzkier'
No. 197.--Riddles: l. Scales weighing
ash and musical scales. ii. Bark-the
dogs. the ship, the tree bark.
No. 19S.-Hidden Articles Used by
Dressmakers: Spool. needles. tape.
pin, cotton.
No. 199.-Cat and Dog Puzzle: 1.
Catamount. 9. Dogtish. 3. Catastro-
phe. 1. Dogma. 5. Catkin. 6. Dog
star. 7. Catalogue s. Doswood.
No. 200.-Diamonds: Al. A; 2. Apt;
3, April: 4. Tin; 5. L. B-1, r; 2. Cot;
3, Robin; 4, Tie; 5. \.
No. 201.-Rhomboid:
p r z
U
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21
N. Hrst h.IIs OLD.

They were seated around table
n q well known cafe, and the CONVEX
sation had turned upon the develop
msnt Of the dying machine and other
fruits Of the inventive genius Of the
day.
"rut. tutT exclaimed solemn faced.
lantern tawsd member Of the party.
what Of itl The old folks were not
20 slow. Look at the telephone, claim
ed rs a modern invention. Why, say,
It's the oldest on record"
"You better see your doctor. What's
the matter with your asked another.
"Oh, mean It." said the solemn
faced man. Telephone service dates
back to the garden Of Eden-thata
where 1t originated The gardens
call was 2-8-1 Apple"
Then he lodged the remnant OF
sandwich, reached for bis hat and was
sone.-New York GLOBE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21
Puzzler
No. 2os.-Rhymsd Enigma.

No. 20s.-Rhymsd Enigma.
have but one eye. and that eye without
sight.
Yet II helps me whatever do.
I'm sharp without wit. without sense I'm
bright.
The fortune Of some, and Of some the de-
light.
And I doubt not I'm useful to you.
No. 2o6.-Charade.
My first Is In ask. but not in tell.
My second Is in weak. but not In well.
Ny third is In music. but not In song.
Ny fourth In in bell, but not In gong.
The whole is a king to whom David die
sing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21

Tereh 81 on logyr nj rats TO losbsom
Tilt noodle onpu yb a ngoling wee;
Teerh 81 on Srafarnce nj mermus zeerbes
Lit theabred thiw yoj sa yeth derwan yb.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21
QUICK RELIEF FOR ASTHMA SUI
FERERS.

Foley's Honey and Tar affords i'm
mediate relief to asthma sufferers in the
worst stages and II taken in time will
effect cure. For sale by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21
STIMULATION WITHOUT IRRITA.
TInN

That 10 the watchword That is what
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup does. Cleans
co and stimulates the bowels without ir-
ritation in any form. For sale BY all
druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest TO the ladies
IL solicited. Address: Editor HOhENAKERs'
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat, South Paris. Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21
A N K n

No. 202.-Hldden Girls Names: Ma
bel, Anna, Dora. Sara. Madge. Bertha.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21

l. upper le1t mana SQUARE,. hedN'
emily bodies. 2. A game Of cards. 3
Agreeable odor. 4. A round, braided
thong Of leather. used as a whip. 8
Not new.
II. Adjoining square,. A feminine
name 2. An entrance. 8. Part OF the
face. 4. Surface.
III. Upper right hand square,. One
who completes. 2. To worship. 3. a
punctuation mark. 4. To wear away
g. To make new again.
". Adjoining square,. To box. 2
A country of South America. 3. Weap
ons. 4. Artifice.
v. Central square,. Tune. 2. A
feminine name. 8. A sharp knock.
vi. Lower left hand square,. Trans
parent. 2. Permission. 3. Consumed
4. To turn aside 5. Leases.
VII. Adjoining square,. A wild hog
2. An imaginary monster. 8. An oper
attic melody. /. Genuine.
VIII. Lower right hand square,. A
Mediterranean vessel. 2. Exultant 3
A kind of meat. 4. Short Jackets. 8
An old word meaning Ito perfume"
IN. Adjoining square,. A game In
which horses are used. 2. To expand
8. To exact by authority. 4. A sub
stance used for cameoS.-St. Nicholas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21

No. 2o7.-Pietoriai Spelling.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21
Mo. 211.-JumbIod Rhym,

While by that pot of adiantum
Crows out tiny. shrill voiced ''e~''.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21

No. 2o8.-Diamond.
1. A consonant in cat.
2. Adult-male person.
3. A fruit.
4. An Indian pipe.
3. A wanderer.
@. A boys name.
Z. A consonant In into.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21
WAS POOR HEALTH FOR YEARS

No. 2O4.-Anacrostic: Palmist.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-21

To the juice of two lemons add one
cup of sugar and about one-half cup OF
mint leaves. Let stand for from two to
three hours. Strain ont the leaves, add
a lump of ice and one bottle of ginger
alee Sprigs of mint in the punch bowl
/ will garnish it. NJ. c.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-09

long II has without the present real estate
buyer taking advantage OF #.
Such condition will not long continue Some of
the wise operators in New York purchasing
holdings in Brooklyn: 1t IS Idle to dwell upon the
the locality known BrownsviIle-that sounds like
an Oriental fable. Lots that four years ago
selling at from 50 600 20 $4,000 apiece and why? II
IS because the Hebrews, the shrewdest and ablest
they could get for their dollar in this loca-
ticn. with its comparative nearness to the centre
dollar could buy elsewhere within the same radius.
They had nc sentimentality. you had to "shov
and the rents there to-day equalling the East
Side of Manhattan. Pc square foot and room;
and the saEacity Of this particular race of people
has created staple value in this one spot in Brook
lyn which is but the fOrerunner of what the entire
hence when the tunnels and proper and adequate
transit are extended 10 Brooklyn from Manhattan.
will get together whole and not fight among
and sGo"ue the egoism and seishness in their
natures sgtieientX to conPrshend the fact that
facilities helps the borough at large Well as the
particular section through which II runs.
Brooklyn shcnld taste example from The Bronx
cnncentrated action, What they decide on there
IS Done without a dissenting voice. aud they Go
not only decide 20 do it. but they get at il in a
body. and the consequence + that fhey get What
they are after. and consequently values in The
Bronx Ga most out-of-;he-way place and more or
less raattractive with five story cheap tenement
P.ooklyn. the older borough richer in innort5mcn
fl the history ~ the city nearer to the centre
Of greater New York, and one that in pojnt of
numbers could demand and take whatever en- ebe
mind. " ''" .
There viii be a tiT1e when BROOKLYN will apnre-
eeiher and will take and have the transit and
whatever else she wishes for the relief or her !
their business. and then the price of her vacapt
lots as well as the Investment properties viii be
New-York tribune., 1908-02-09

the situation is the with which funds for this
class of construction be raised When people
feel poor they do not contribute freely to move
ments TO funds for this purpose This iHi-
Gates that people well off. and that there is
an abundance of money, much of which Will find
its way into construction just af-
fairs adjust themselves to the conditions fol-
lowing the jolt to which they subjected in
the latter part of October.
Whatever may be the condition in the large
cities, from all that be learned there will be
unusual activity in building construction in the
smaller cities and towns in this country this year
In most places affairs have adjusted thenscIve
to new and more nearly normal wage scales, build
ing material is TO be had at more reasonable
prices and this will put into circulation a large
amount of money which conservative people have
been saving, awaiting more nearly normal con-
ditIon of affairs in which build
IN chicago there is d large amount Of consruc-
ton on the boards Of the architects and were
there to be material change in the schedule OF
wages or the cost Of building materials this city
"ouid soon witness remarkable period of activity
III puiiflng construction.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-09
BOROUGH BANK CASE ADJOURNED
Application to Make Receivers Permanent
to Come Up on March z.

Kingston. n. Y. Feb. S.-An appca ton 10 maks
permanent the appointment of Henry A. Powell
Of Brooklyn, and Isaac N Cox. of Ellenville as
receivers of the Borough Bank of Brooklyn came
before Justice Belts to-day in the Supreme Court
but was adjourned until March I. 1t is expected
mat walter l.. Brewster. whom Judge Belts ap-
pointed referee to examine the banks condition
will have completed his examination and report by
that date. Attorney General jackson was not
represented. but consented TO the adjournment Re
ceivers Powell and Cox were represented by Clar-
ence j. Shearn, and Paul Grout appeared for the
reorganizers.
William S. Hurley, vice president Of the Borough
Bank before its suspension and prominent in the
effort to rehabilitate il, told Justice Belts he de-
sired to acknowledge the assistance given the re-
organizers by the receivers. who he said had made
every effort TO assist in the work of ascerta ming
exactly what the banks condition and what
could be done toward reorganization
New-York tribune., 1908-02-09
WINTER IN SAN RENO.

The season at San Reno is in full swing
and the chief rendezvous of the best American and
English visitors, the Savoy Hotel is enjoying its
full patronage. Mr. Marini, the proprietor. whose
activity in the interests OF his guests led to the
formation OF the splendid golf links. is busy prcpar-
ing plans for increased of pastime and sport
at his fine Palace Hotel IN the Italian DolomiteS
near Cadore- -Borca. where many OF his guests who
pass the winter months in the sunshine of San
Reno take up their summer quarters when the
hotel opens April in order to enjoy the hunting
and fishing which to be had in the magnificent
forests surrounding the private park of lofty pine
trees. in the midst of which stands the Palace
Hotel at an elevation OF three thousand feet
New-York tribune., 1908-02-09
DECREASE IN CONSTRUCTION WORK.
Large Building Losses in January in Many
Big Cities

Building In thirty-fve of the principal cities for
January shows q decrease of &c per cent Permits
were taken out during the month. according to of
fetal reports to CONSTRUCTION News for 4H5
buildings involving n total cost Of $io6S3.o24
against $3.50 buildings. involving an aggregate cost
Of s24 50si3 for the same month year ago. a
decrease of LIS buildings and $961.GlG or So per
cent There are only eight cities showing gains.
namely, New York, including Manhattan and The
Bronx which had increase of per cent Kan
sas CITY, 16 Denver, 9; New Orleans. II; Portland,
Ore, 8: Terre Haute. 2I9: Paterson, 123. and To-
peka, 96 per cent. Other cities show decreases of
from IA to 81 per cent the falling off in Chicago
amounting to q per cent.
Whatever may be the lack of demand for COM
Inercial structures there is unquestionably strong
demand buildings of a mi-public character
and to degree not usually found In former
periods of contraction. This class includes club
houses. schools society buildings Of various classes
and churches. the type of building which was in no
sense feature of building construction in former
periods Of money stringency. Another phase Of
New-York tribune., 1908-02-09
real, ESTATE MARKET STRONG.
TRADING LAST WEEK INDICATED Il LARGER DE-
MAND FOR BUSINESS PARCELS
Sera Large Offered at l9 Per Cent on Bond and Mortgage
anv fuction Offerings Still Unattracre to Investors.

The general tone oc the rea, estate market last
xree,x was good There larger budget OF
saies than in the previous week. but activity was
more widespread In the downtown business sec
lions where there has been little trading for long
time h,vers were found three parcels These
eales Clearly indicated a broadening market Sew
eral brokers sid last week that they had sums or
simos or more lend al ~ per cent on basis OF
about co per cent OF the appraised value OF the
property There have been few 412 per cent loans
been unable in the last months TO get large
sums even at 6 per cent for realty projects On the
other hand. they had less difficulty in obtain
flag leans Of $4,000 or less at per cent on first
class investment property Now the big lenders
beginning 10 seek an investment in Manhattan
and The Bronx property and also in Brooklyn real
estate. and IN order TO DO quickly as possible
and under the best conditions are offering the
money a AZ per cent. 1t will be some months.
however before there will be 4 large number of
persons lending big sums az ~ per cent on Man.
haitian The Bronx Brooklyn real estate accord
ing 10 many leading brokers who are active in the
mortgage business Of the realty market For this
reason the average mortgage rate up 10 next De
cenber is likely be 61z per cent for large loans
and for small loans per cent.
Ever since the financial troubles which resulted
in many banks closing their doors the stability
OF the real estate market has been thoroughly
tested A small nunoer OF persons who
,Jseratirg on q big scale with small capital were
forced out OF the market, and in several sections
where sales prices not the real value of the
properties there slump in prices 10 their
right level. Throughout the lest The strength OF
New-York tribune., 1908-02-09

the market attracted wide attention and one re-
cult was scurry OF little investors 10 place their
money in real estate, especially in the rapidly
growing districts Of the city
Ia the most trying DAYS. synd,cate< were fur-
r2eolV formed 10 purchase bargains. or. in other
words. 10 get properties figures much less than
what they would have sold for in the open mar
ket IN the fail Of 1906 In the spring of 1871
How many bargains did the syndicates Dur
chase?' Is question frequently asked NOWADAYS
60 Tar as known they did not buy any bargains
40 real estate, nor did they become identified with
any realty project because owners held firmly TO
their asking prices Had there been great sl1,r,p
IN realty values there would have unGuestio-ably
followed z large number OF purchases bv the
syndicates Here and there some owners of choice
speculative or Investment parcels found themselves
threatened with foreclosure proceedings because
they had failed TO pay interest due on loans The
majority Of these owners extricated themselves
eton their dilemma by trading their r.a-cels for
U<orerftes which they could prontablv carry
Whatever bargains U"re to be had IN the last
three months Offered in the Vese.- s.-aet
falesrooms and almost invariably were overlooked.
Nennette 2 Peiietreau sa1s in an artiele about
Brooklyn rentals in u recent issue Of Tho Taq,
Estate Record and Guide in part as follows
The d-awback to the property is Prookf,, = IA.
trsHsit facilities Brooklyn IS a home civ -
many more attractions than Manhattan has T., a.
fer There Is nothing in ibis borough Of t5e 80
ing of the --uGUveau richie ---
This borough is essentially a city OF homes ox-
cetent senOoiS exec lent churches. excellent ranks
and drives ard every other attribute nr asltl, fr
The welfare of conservative citizen and above an
BROOKLYN. the more GfstlnctIv ern:laSizl .ys H.
boroughE 5a15sposi-iCn - Nsnha-;an. and Just rs
surely the transit is given to Rrookl,-o inst s
surely wiil thn ralue of Rat and fenefpe,, bfuca
inxestfserts f'se % The same level Manaattaa
es the lssl vIa-e over i,lafe and ,,,ff That -
never fnsAed but to-day Harlem is scarcely heard
New-York tribune., 1908-02-09
A s1soooo HOME FOR CITY NURSES
Will Be Occupied by Those Connected with
the Harlem Hospital.

Ramona F. Almirall, architect for the CITY,
has filed plans with Building Superintendent Mur-
ply for the proposed five story and basement hre-
nroof home that the trustees of Bellevue and the
Allied Hospital will erect IN l36tn street. east OF
Ienox avenue, for the nurses Of the new Iiartenl
Hospital The building is to be OF brick Win
terra Gotta trimmings and will have frontage
Of 1852 feet and a depth Of SO feet. with an orna-
mental central entrance with double exterior
staircase. 1t is to cost slG00od.
Plans have also been filed for remodelling the
stable Of the four story manufactorv No. 204 10
2l2 Mercer street owned by Amy Ci- Gallatin into
salesroOms for Louis Metzser * Co, as lessees,
and substitute plans for altering the eight story
office and store buildings at No Al West 9th street.
owned by +. H. Litchfeld. into MOTEL and res
taurant fer Hans WITH, lessee, for term of
years. Christian E. Kern and +. c. Zobel are the
architects
The Manhattan plans for new buildings recorded
yesterday Included also story transformer
building to be built for the Edison company at
No. III West 40th street, at cost of s1,Sep
New-York tribune., 1908-02-09
REALTY NOTES.

William Cruikshan1's Sons leased .or F!cken &
Haaren client the upper the build
ing No 6S Barclay extending through from West
Broadway to Greenwich s., for term Of and
have sublet the first loft Henry G. Afford for
OF years.
The McVickar-Gaillard Realty Company has leased
for Harry 1-evey George Gendennng the store and
basement No. 1886 Broadway Also with Alexander
Hess leased a client Frazin & Oppenheim the
and basement at the southwest corner Of Broadway
3Sth
The George Chris Realty Company is the buyer OF
Nos IS and 20 Plat St. southeast OF Gold at
The A. b. G. Realty Company is the buyer OF No. 81
s.