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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
Analyzinu a Master.

De Quincy, who wrote the "Confes,
sions Of an English Opium Eater and
other works now considered classics,
was q strange, Ill balanced person.
Vernon Lee says Of him that he had an
incapacity for holding his tongue ON
irrelevant matters. which is sign of
intellectual weakness. He had also Il
marked incapacity for keeping his irrel-
evant emotions especially the vituper-
alive ones) to himself, which Is mark
Of moral vulgarity He had manifest
tendency to talk big and ut the same
time to mix slang with grandiloquence
in situations where no humorous effect
could be obtained by this proceeding.
Yet withal these traits are redeemed
by his great subtlety Of thought, his
tragic depth Of feeling and OCCASION
ally his marvellous power Of seeing and
saying-New York Telegram.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
Portland Cement.

In the manufacture of portland
cement, clay or shale and limestone
are ground together and burned" In
rotary kilns. The cement comes from
kilns in the form Of hard, black, semi
vitreous Jumps, or "clinker." When
pulverized this clinker becomes a gray
lsh powder, which Is the familiar ar
ticle of commerce employed for a great
variety Of purposes In practically every
type of building construction. 1t has
long been known that the fneness to
which the cement is ground Is one OF
Its most important characteristics, and
consequently specifications require that
rs per cent or more Of commercial
cement shall pass through a No. 200
sieve, which has 10000 openings per
square inch. This Is the practical
limit Of mechanical sleeves in respect
to flneness, for although finer sleeves
can be manufactured the necessary
uniformity In size Of openings cannot
be attained. 1t Is well known. how
ever, that the minute particles OF
cement, which are just capable Of pass
ing through the openings Of No. 200
sieve, are still too large to be of value
as cementing material when mixed
with water. Hence the really valuable
portion of the cement consists In the
extremely fine powder, the amount OF
which can only be inferred from the
sieve test
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
Sunset and TWILIGHT.

Twilight Is a phenomenon caused by
atmospheric refraction. When the sun
gets below the horizon We are not Inn
mediately plunged into the darkness OF
night. Although the sun IL below oui
horizon. rays OF solar light are bent OF
refracted by the terrestrial atmosphere
ard continue to furnish some slight
illumination The process continues
with diminishing intensity until the
sun Is 80 far below the horizon that
the refracting power Of the atmosphere
Is no longer able TO bend the rays
enough to produce visible effect. The
time after sunset that the sun reaches
such a position varies with the iati-
tude OF the place There Is less twf
light nj the tropic zone than at the
temperature or frigid zone. This Is due
10 less time taken by the suns rays u
pass through the atmosphere. at the
tropic zone the suns rays being per
pendicular and M the temperate ano
frigid zones oblique.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
Reserved Strength.

A most pitiable object is the person
who cannot amuse and entertain himself,
who is helplessly dependent on Others
for active occupation and amusement
Often be becomes an objectionable bore
or nuisance. Internal resources are a
treasure most persons may possess
Children should be taught early and
late, in season and out, TO occupy and
am use themselves, tn acquire steadily
fund OF resources from which they may
uncOusciously, draw to tide over, other
sc, many bitter idle hour.
And We have So many objects to inter
est and incite to constant, active me-
that idleness would seem well nigh i'm
possible. There are tools and work,
games, books aud music, also all out.
doors with almost countless subjects oil
at raction and delight; and there IL the
silent hour for thought and meditation,
so inestimable in value TO many, Tor
"out OF silence comes thy strength. '"
Surely the means and sources for storing
up resources ut self-command are ineI'
hausiible. The failure TO attain must
come from improper instruction 10 early
life. The cultivation OF natural, instinct'
i've interests has been neglected or mis-
directed. Anyhow We have come 70
realize that the idle and indolent are
burden to carry; while for the common
loafer society has no use.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
Sacred Mushrooms.

The sacred mushroom" Of the AZ
tees, which was called by them teona-
niacatl and used as an intOxicant, was.
according to Investigations recently re-
ported, not a mushroom, but the mar
cotic cactus, Lophophora williamsii.
now we'll known for its use by the
American Indians in religious ceremo-
MES. 1t is popularity called "mescal
button" though better name Is peyote.
Early writers on Mexico described 1t as
q mushroom, and this notion as to It's
botanical status still survives. The
mistake Is due to the fact that IN one
Of the two principal forms In which 1t
Is prepared the head Of the plant Is
cut of transversely, and when dried
It bears close resemblance to mush-
room. In its other form 1t Is cut lOngi-
tudinally or in irregular fragments and
was described by early writer's as raiz
diabolica, or devils root"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
CREASED the Wheels.

Some years ago an American bust
ness MIN. wishing 10 get freight
through Russian port. approached the
government agent with Il request foi
expedition. lie was told delivery might
be made In some weeks. The Amer
lean protested that he must have those
goods Immediately.
Have a cigar" said the Russian OFF,
cial. pushing box toward the Amer
lean and leaving the room. The Amer
lean opened the box, found 1t empty
and dropped in fifty rubles. The Rus
sian came back. looked ut the box,
pushed II toward the visitor and, as
he again left the room, remarked,
Have another cigar"
The American dropped fifty more ru.
bles In the box. The Russian official
returned, looked at the cigar box and
politely remarked, your goods will be
delivered tomorrow, sir."-Wan Street
Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
East Indian Traders.

The native of India is keen trader
none too scrupulous, and does business
on a small margin. 1t is said that he
retails goods so close that his profit Is
made by selling the packing box. Ma
tives become landlords by the purchase
of a piano shipping case. This would
be divided into two compartments by
a board. The lower section would be
rented for few cents month to d
silversmith; the upper leased to dhur
sic or native shirt maker, while on tor
a cap merchant displayed his wares.
Incomes are SO small that the indi
yidual who owns a hubble bubble" OF
water pipe has several rubber tubes
connected with II, and for "pice,
one sixteenth Of a cent, allows patrons
to have one pun. l mention these
facts to give real glimpse OF condi
lions. Despite this, know this mar
Sct is worthy Of our best efforts.-W
Il. Aughinbaugh In Leslie's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
er.,lau,s cheekered Career,

This history Of the possession OF
Breslau shows that 1t has changed
hands very often. Early IN the
ELEVENTH century 1t was made the seat
Of bishop and after having formed
part Of Poland became the capital Of
an Independent duchy in 1163. In
1885 it was purchased by John, king
Of Bohemia, who retained 1t until AGO
1t then changed hands and became
subject to Bohemia once more in 1890.
passing with the rest Of Silesia to the
Hapsburgs in 1926. 1t came under
the authority Of Frederick the Great in
1741 and was recovered by Austria In
1757 and regained by Frederick In the
Seven Years war. 1t has since been
Prussian. except a few days in 1907
and again in 1913, when 1t was held
temporarily by the French.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
Aeroplane Wings.

Various kinds OF material Including
linen. silk. cotton. celluloid films and
aluminium foil. have been tried fol
covering the wings Of aeroplanes. but
none has proved SO satisfactory SO fai
as linen covered with several coats OF
a rubber solution. This coating In
creases the strength Of the linen about
5 per cent. makes 1t more enduring un
der varying weather conditions and
causes II 70 stretch to an absolutel!
smooth surface. feature that Is OF
the utmost advantage in fast flights.
Silk, which would seem to make an
ideal covering on account Of its light
ness and strength. has been found IN
satisfactory. as 1t does not withstand
exposure to sun and rain and does not
lend itself readily to the application OF
coating compounds.-London Answers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
500 Reward. 500

The readers Of this paper Will be
pleased to learn that there IL at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure In all Its stages, and
that Ia catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces Of the System thereby de-
stroying the foundation Of the disease,
up the constitution and assisting ma
ture in doing its work. The proprie-
tors have so much faith In the curative
powers Of Halls Catarrh Cure that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it falls to cure. Send for list
Of testimonials.
address: r. J. CHENEY q CO., Toledo,
Ohio Sold b. al D1uGgistA tie
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
Our Army Rations,

The average daily field ration Of the
United States army is made up as fol-
lows: Bacon, II ounces (or fresh meat
20 ounces; bread, IS ounces; beans, "a
ounces; potatoes. 20 ounces; prunes or
preserves, 1913 ounces; coffee, LIZ
ounces; sugar, 3.2 ounces; evaporated
milk, s ounces; vinegar, .16 Of gill;
salt, Ga ounce; pepper black), .04 of
an ounce; lard, 81 Of an ounce; butter.
8 Of an ounce.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
ANSWER NATURES CALLS
DELAY Invites Disease

Constipation causes more sickness ane
suffering than any other one thing, ane
in many cases it is sclf-inficted. Neg
lect to answer the demands of the bow.
els for relief is one leading cause OF
constipation. Don't fail to respond
promptly to natures calls. Delays arc
dangerous and invite disease. For your
healths sake heed this advice. Always
obey nature Immediately, and regulate
the bowels with IL. F." Atwoods Med.
icine. Then, constipation will not long
threaten your health and life-you can
depend upon it.
West Buxton, Maine.
I think al. F." Atwood's Medicine is 9
great remedy. My father used to be troubled
with gall stone collie, but has had no attacks
since he commenced using Il. F." Bitters.
We find it to be an excellent bowel regulator.
MISS NJ. WINoYA USHER. R. F. D. No. ;.
Buy a Csc bottle at your nearest
store, or write today for free sample.
FREE.-"Ye Olde Songs" words and music
of sixty popular songs sent free on receipt of
3 outside yellow wrappers from the bottles,
together with your opinion OF our Medicine.
q. F." MEDICINE CO., Portland, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
Her Description.

Muggins- Women have such queer
ways of expressing themselves! Bug
gins-Such as? Muggins-Well, my
wife was telling me about Miss Vel.
lowleaf and said she was sight to
behold and in the very next breath
said she wasn't fit to be seen.-Phila.
delphia Record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02

She-Oh Charles, it is so cold!
would like to have something arount
me.
He-What would you care to haveP
She-Oh, anything
And he brought her a shawl!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
LOCATING THE TROUBLE

When one is suffering from backache,
rheumatism, lumbago, biliousness, sharp
pains, sore muscles, and stiff joints it Is
not always easy to locate the source OF
trouble, but nine times out of ten 1t can
be traced to overworked, weakened OF
diseased kidneys. Foley Kidney Pills
have benefited thousands Of sufferers.
"A. z. Shurtleff Co., s. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
Al thA Zenith.

"Pa, what does 1t mean when pub
lie man Is said to be ut the zenith Of
his pOpularityT
ut means. my son." replied the de-
feated candidate ruefully, that he is
about ready to hit the tOboggan."-
Birmingham Age Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
OUR JITNEY oFFER-Tbis and

OUR JITNEY OFFER-This and &c
Don't miss this. Cut out this slip,
enclose with five cents to Foley & Co.,
Chicago, Ill.,, writing your name and adj
dress clearly. You will receive 10 re-
turn trial package containing Foley't
Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs,
colds and Group. Foley Kidney Pills,
and Foley Cstbsrtic Tablets.-A. E.
Shurtleff Co., S. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
CitroldI
CITROLAX
CITROLAX

Best thing for constipation, sour stom
ach, lazy liver and sluggish bowels
Stops a sick headache almost at once
Gives most thorough and satisfactory
flushlng-no pain, no nausea. Keeps
your system cleansed, sweet and whole.
some. Ask for Citrolax.-A. E. Shurt
left Co., s. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
CHEAPER THAN HOME. MADE

You cannot make as good cough medi-
cine at home for as little as you pay for
Foley's Honey and Tar, nor can You be
sure of getting the fresh, full strength,
clean and pure materials. Did you ever
hear of a homemade cough medicine do.
ing the work that Foley's is doing every
day all over the country?-A. E. Shurt-
left Co., 8. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
Hints.

Red ochre moistened with water till Of
the consistency of paint will freshen mp
the flower pots pleasingly at practically
no cost.
An ordinary tin funnel tackled up In .
convenient place, makes handy recep-
tacle for the cord ball. Pull the cord a.
needed, through the end Of the funnel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
loves PROGRESS.

Knicker-How can you tell how long
they have been married.
Bocker-By whether she wants him
to stop smoking to save his health, his
money or the curtains.-New York Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that So,
has been duly appointed executrix OF the las
will and testament OF
JOHN W. COBB, late of Buckfed.
In the County Of oxford, deceased All per
sons having demands against the estate Of sale
deceased are desired TO present the same fol
settlement and all indebted thereto are requested
TO make payment Immediately.
Oct. 18th, 1915. SARAH 4. COBB.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that lt
has been duly appointed executor oil the S''
will and testament of
FAUSrINA c. BROWN, late Of Pad7
In the County OF Oxford. deceased. All pc, ,on'
having demands against the estate OF -al' a. ~,
ceased are desired TO present the SAME 10
settlement, and all indebted thereto are relue''
ell to make payment Immediately. ,,,,.,
Oct. 18th, 1915. JOHN ). bhoh''
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice tha' sa ~,
has been duly appointed executrtx OF tnc
will and testament OF
CLARA w. DAVIS. late Of Denmark,
In the County OF oxford. deceased All person. n
having demands against the estate OF salu ~
ceased are desired TO present the same for se'
Element, and all indebted thereto are requeS'o'
TO make payment Immediately. .,
Oct. 18th, i9l5. MOLLY p. PlNGHhI'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
WENT TO THE HOSPITAL

C. E. Blanchard, postmaster, Blanch
ard, Cal, writes: II had kidney trouble
70 bad had to go to the hosp tai. Fo
ley Kidney Pills completely cured me"
Men and women testify they Danish lame
back, stiff joints, sore muscles and SLEEP
disturbing bladder ailments. - A. z
Shurtleff Co., S. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02

Philo-Did you say window or widowf
Sopher-I said widow; but they are
both very much alike.
Philo-How so?
Sopher-When get near either OF
them l always look out.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
The First Stan.

Young Woman before milliner's win
dow. to her maid,-That hat Is perfect
~ lovely must have 1t. Marie. be
bure tn remind me to kiss my husband
when I yet home
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
Scant Courtesy,

Opportunity came knocking at the
door.
I'll give him two minutes to ex.
plain his proposition" said the great
magnate.-Kansas City Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02

eyes" said the colonel, pompously,
81 am quite confident that the war will
be over by October"
"What year?" asked Bildad.
"Ah," said the colonel, "that Is anoth
or question"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
louazu Ealla.

More than twice as wide as Niagara
and fully fifty feet higher, the falls Of
Iguazu, In South America, Is one Of the
great wonders Of that continent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
NOTICE,

The subscriber hereby gives notice that che
has been duly appointed executrix Of the last
will and testament of
PELEG THOMPSON WADSWORTH,
late of Hiram,
in the County of Oxford. deceased. AL 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.
RUTH 4. wADSwOaTH.
Oct. 10Th, 1915. 43 IS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby give may -,
has been duly appointed execute ..' NV
will and testament OF
HANNAH 4. RICHARDS, late Of IaIl''
in the County Of oxford. deceaseH' A. -,
sons having demands against the estate n' - o.,
deceased are desired to present the 7'Wc W.
Settlement, and all indebted thereto aic ".
quested to pate payment immed!ateiy ,.s
Oct. 18th, 1915 ALBION $. RICEARps
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
Skeptical.

Madge-You don't believe all you
hear, do you? NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., moi
Why, dear. / don't even believe all I
say.-Judge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
CURED BOY OF GROUP

Nothing frigbtens mother more than
the loud. hoarse cough OF Group. Labor
ed breathing. straugling, choking and
gaspiug for breath demand instant &C.
ton. Mrs. I. Neureuer, Eau Claire,
Wis, says: "Foley's Honey and Tar
cured my boy Of Group after other rome
dies failed" Recommended for coughs
and colds.-A E. Shurtleff Co., s. Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02

"Where are you going, militant maid?"
"I'm going voting, SIR" she said.
He tried to kiss her with all bis might,
So she closed his eye with her woman's
right.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives motto. .aA' u,
has been duly appointed executor OF .h' .'''
will and testament Of
HOWARD +. UURD, late OF l''..f An
In the County Of oxford. deceased, l'. s'.l
mands against the estate OF said dc, eel ar
desired to present the same for settlement an'
all indebted thereto are requested 10 miA' Jag
ment Immediately. ,.,,,N
Oct. 18th, 1915 CYRUS h. Qua VA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

on topics Of interest 70 the ad1e.
IA solicited. Address: Editor HOhEAAkERs'
CoLunN. Oxford Democrat. South Paris. Nc
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02

There is some talk here OF having {
telephone line extended from Pullywos
to Egg View. There will be lots NOR,
talk. IL il Ia done.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that ht
has been duly appointed administrator of the
estate of
CYRUS r. GORDON, late OF DixHeld,
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 settle.
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested 10
make payment Immediately.
Oct. 18th. 1915. JOHN 8. HARLOW.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
NOTICE.
NOTICE,

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate of
CLINTON A. MAYHEM, 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.
Oct 18th, 1915. PERCY c. MAYHEM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-02
FRENCH FILLING

tablespoon cream
/ teaspoon vanilla
about l 2 cups confectionery sugar
2 tablespoons butter
Beat the butter to . cream, add the
vanilla, ard alternately, the cream and
confectioners' sugar to make smooth
pa to thick enough to spread. Do not
put on while the cake is hot as the but
ter will melt.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-29
HOLSTEIN BREEDERS
 MEET ID ORGANIZE
CattIcmcu Will Gather at Adams Hotel Today to
 Form Association

Today at noon at tho Adams hotel there will be lu informal meeting of aI those interested in the breeding and raising of Holstein cattle. the purpose Of the meeting being to lay plans for the formation of am organ ization for the mutual benefit of all it's members x luncheon will be served to those present at todays meeting.
 Following is a copy of the call; To Holsteiu Breeders. State of Arizona:
 There win bo am informal meeting of aI interested in Holstein cattle at the Adams Hotel. Wednesday. De ccmhcr 29th. 1915. at r. o'clock Lunch followed by meeting
 The object oi the meeting will be the formation of an Association to develop the interests of Holstein Breeders of the state, and to boost the most popular COW of the dairy world Recent tests in the Salt Riv- CT valley have produced near Worlds Champion Heifer. and we be- licVc this is but a furerunner of more wonderful records vet 10 come. T. is only by cooperative effort Ithat we can accomplish new things; since mans dominion over nature became manifest. united effort of the best minds has gradually evolved the wonders of modern civilization. Co-opcration and organization mean just as much to the dairy industry, as any cndoavor of life. Show the right spirit Come to the meeting and lend a hand toward furthcring interest in the breed that is paving the mortgage off many a ranch. and swelling the bank account of the more fortunate. older estab lished breeders
 HENRY RENAUD. Phoenix
 FRANK REED SANDERS. Mesa
 JOHN R. BRADSHAW. Phoenix
 l. J. GOULD, Phoenix
 Committee