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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09
NUMBER 2s.
THE sHERIFF's IMPULSE.
IL was Prompted by ChivAlry. but There
Was No Reciprocity.

Was No Reciprocity.
1t was q dull day, even for Alexan-
dria. A chill wind, rustling the dead
leaves, tw.rled in che open doorway and
about the reluctant form Of the little
deputy sheriff
II called, Miss -" he begun.
II understand, the young girl in
terrupted quietly. Come in" And she
closed the door
Nervously clutching his hat, he fol-
lowed her into the parlor.
Nothing is exempt, she continued
Us she pushed aside the faded silk cur
tains To admit the waning dayli ght.
"but this vase, pointing 70 bit Of
porcelain on table near by, the last OF
my mothers wedding 2 e.. " With the
conscious expression II recognized vii
lain he farther itemized 0n shabby tab
let all other visible flotsam Of past
luxury.
IF you II do the other rooms, miss,
he suggested deprecatingly, then mo-
body needn't be disturbed. ="
THANK you, ;" she assented, aud CRATE
fnl tears flied her eyes rs she took the
list from his hands.
Tain't the law, he reflected when
she had gone, but IL cert n ~ amt no
great sin A" Twice he had done This er-
rand Of Justice, and his feapec ful pity
for the girl and her people knew DO
bounds. Now as he sat there alone,
smoothing tie band Of his hat, his nat
urally sluggish brain was active With
sympathy. Suddenly his sparse little
figure grew expansive and alert, AMI
mated by chiyalrous impulse such rs
prompted Raleigh 10 east his cllll. un-
der the queens feet He wOuld maze a
clear path Cor lrer and hers across this
mire of debt and poverty.
Everything is there, she slid, re-
tanning and handing him the toilet.
"You are very thoughtful and kind. >
II hope, miss, things can be- fixed, "
he ventured, las they was beforeF
Impossible, she replied. growing
pale Her troubled face made his heart
ache.
"Im going to quit this sorry trade,
he burst ont. "Ion'y done it this awhile
cause l had to get livin; but, " bright
eniag visibly. my aunt at Blue Ridge
depo' she died las week, an she lef'
farm an cattle an money all 10 me. ."
THAT is good. interposed the girl,
gathering courage from his tone.
Maybe you il be- mad, miss, " he went
on, but | wish nightly You all could
share this win'fall If mine. There's
your maw," eagerly. Shed be like
another lady in the mountain air, with
fresh milk, an eggs an ridin round, an
your paw, be could rest up, an maybe
take heart, for IA new scheme, if-if'-
with gasp-"you'd on y marry me "
Astonishment, indignation, amuse-
ment, in turn overwhelmed her. II can
nd do that, she answered, quickly
flushing, but you are very good -
think Of us. "
II meant no harm, miss" he mutter-
ed, and hurriedly departed.
"k,n..t fool, lie commented once
outside, "to 90 an forget the difference,
Just because wanted 20 help her! -
"What ,itBation!' unused the girl
as the hall door closed abruptly. Fancy
the little sheriff, out # sheer good heart
edness. wanting 10 levy on my exist
ence "--Washington News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09
PARIS, MAINE, TUESDAY. JULY g. 1895.
WHEN TWAS A BOY.
oncc all things ON earth

Once all things ON earth
We're for pleasure and mirth.
Each morn awoke to new Joy.
loved all God gave
And had nothing 10 crave,
In those days when was boy.
For in those sweet days
knew naueht Of the crnie
That money has made in my brain.
loved the things pure
That win always endure
And cared not for losses or gain.
The song Of the bees,
OF the birds in the trees,
OF the brook that murmured In glee.
All entered my heart
And were there made part
OF the anthems that life sang 10 me.
By measure OF time
am now in my prime,
With cares of life's hurry and strife.
And know that the Joy
That felt when q boy
Will never more enter my life.
When time bids me 90
From the world here beloE
To ;ho land Of eternity's Joys
Ihope God above
In his infnite love
viii mate me just one Of his boys.
Buffalo Express.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09
Neighborly Curiosity.

Mrs Meekton was standing on tho
trout doorstep when her husband came
home.
Henry" she said in loud tone,
there's your income tax blank. You'd
better fiji it out right away"
"Great Scott, Mariap' he exclaimed,
"what do want with an income tax
blank"
Don't talk SO loud" was the admo-
milton in subdued but stern key. Its
summons to serve on the jury. The
next door ncighbors on both sides Of us
have been sitting behind the closed win
dow blinds waiting for you to come
home SO they could find out what the
offifer was here for. ."-Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09
EXHIBITION ANIMALS.

Robert Miller, the veteran Canadian
breeder, says In the Breeders Gazette:
ave have been showing horses, cattle
and sheep without intermission for over
half century, and we have long ago
decided that the most important and
most difficult part Is to show the animals
in proper condition TO compare with
others shown, and TO suit the judges.
without impsiring their usefulness as
breeders. In Canada we have a greater
variety Of feed than the United States
affords; in Britain they have still
greater variety. The effects OF this may
be seen in the condition Of the animals
exhibited In the different show-yards.
La Britain the cattle are full OF flesh with
a full coat Of soft hair and 4 mellowness
In both that suggests plenty OF blood
and juiciness beneath, with health and
yigor, instead of the fever and stiffness
so often present in show cattle. In
Canada we have the same features, but
not in such marked degree. The hair
does not show quite so well, and we ac-
count for this In the difference in climate
and the advantage in favor of Britain
BY their being able TO expose their ami
mails more 10 winter and summer TO the
natural elements. The cattle here have
the same mellow handling qualities, but
they are not so well prepared or so full
of flesh"
From what we have seen of the show
Yards Of the Atlantic states there is lit
tie need Of cautioning against the dangers
to the breeding qualities from over-fat-
tening. The lack of eastern feeders in
fitting stock for show yards is prepsra-
ton, lifting period that begins months,
or In case Of steers. n year or more be-
fore showing that the fine touch that be-
longs 10 show steer may be given.
The design is 20 call attention to the
passage from Mr.. Miller that refers TO
the outdoor life of British cattle and
the influence Of air and exercise on the
quality of stock. By no means are we
advocates of exposure To the extent OF
turning back 10 old times, whose proc
esses chilled animals 10 the marrow,
but rather 10 cry halt on the ex-
tremists who are adopting hot-house
stalls without exercise. Ii is only the
extremes that are Objectionable, and
these do not comprise one per cent OF
our feeders, vet this one per cent or less
are propsgsndists that are potent In the
couucils Of stock growers. The great
majority Of feeders are vet feeding IN
quarters inadequate for the proper pro-
lection OF the animals in their charge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09

80 long a. Maine horses are able 20
win houors in the show rings OF the big
horse shows OF New York, Phiiadelphla
and other large cities. the men who de-
light In the best will keep right on com
ing this way for choice goods. Ihe
thought that great injustice was done
a matched pair from Maine, by Dawn H.
Al the New York show, has never LETT
our minds. With all those in the viein-
i,y where We stood, the universal com
mapt was that the second, il not the hrst'
should have gone TO this beautiful pair.
Later contests proved their ability 10
viz in hot company. sons of Messenger
Wilkes are especially noticeable IN these
exhibitions, their size, style and coniof-
nation giving them a good lead 90 !
II with others. and those who visit the
BIG shows this fail will see more Maine
bred stock competing for the honors'-
Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09

1t is usually regarded as the preroga-
tive Of woman TO say yes or no To her
sIitors, but this doesn't imply that tht
man may not say the same in event OF
the tables being turned and he becoming
the importuned. Down in Rockiand
however. there is young man who
couldn't say no. He came 10 the cit,
clerk for marriage license. He evi-
IDENTIFY wasn't much acquainted with The
mode of procedure and was considerably
astonished To learn that he couldn't be
married for five days. When told this
he heaved sigh of relief and relapsing
into seat exclaimed, "well, fm-glad
OF it,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09

A Portland man captured young seal
short time ago and took il to his fish
house on Portland pier. After feeding
the animal few days the captor finally
decided 10 release il. The seal would not
swim away when put in the harbor and
cried to be taken back. Afterwards IL
was taken down the harbor and dropped
overheard but swan alongside a vessel
and cried so piteously that it was taken
on board and brought back to its owner.
Now it goes out to swim but invariably
returns for rations Of milk and is as in
telligent as the most knowing" dog.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09

The fact that quite u portion OF the
sl0OO stake races opened by the New
England society for the week of its fair
al Rigbv, failed 10 till. only indicates
what NAV be seen In every direction--a
want OF enthusiasm among those Who
would own and develop trotters and
PAGERS. The craze i OF, aud the indus
try must settle 20 a substantial basis:
In the clearing up process lot OF good
material will 20 by the board with the
drift wood, but no one will suffer per
Within few years the IN
terest ia races will start anew, and While
the experience Of the past ten years can
hardly be duplicated, yet in the com
bined qualities better class of horses
wiu be forthcoming. Legitimate racing
will always attract the public, because
of the natural love of ccntests-tarm+r-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09
Rats Teeth.

The teeth Of rats are kept sharp BY Q
very peculiar provision of nature. The
outer edge CT the incisors is covered with
q layer of enamel as hard as flint, while
the under side is much softer. The layers
of enamel on tho under side, therefore,
wear away much faster than those on
the upper surface. aud a keen cutting
edge Is always presented.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09

Some one has estimsted that the pota-
toes shirped from Fort Smith. Arkansas,
this wear will aggregate Thousand cars.
New potatoes from the South injnre the
old time markets for old potatoes late In
the season.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09

Halter-break your colts as soon as
thew are able to get around nicely, and
tesch them to lick salt aud little bran
aud chop from your hand, and you Will
soon find they love to come up to you as
Quick and with as much confidence as
thew will 10 their dam. Get their con-
fidence early and thoroughly and you
will ALWAYS have il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09

Whenever a horse Is TOO warm 10
drink he Is too warm TO eat, and should
he allowed to stand while before either
i given. but under no circumstances
should horse be brought In from WorH
ana be given his feed without watering
first.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09

In our own experience nothing has
given the satisfaction derived from the
feeding Of clean, early cut clover. IL
seems strange that the highest price 10
the market should be paid for the poorer
grasses. Sell the rest, but store the
Clover. cutting so that il will cure with
out dronDing the leaves.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09

The wool clip of Utah for this year Is
estimated at the snug amount OF twelve
million pounds--some place It at foar-
teed million pounds-and OF better
quality than last year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09

The Camden land company is adver-
tising the charming resort called 1.-The
Highlands" as being cooler in summer
and 30 degrees warmer in winter than
any place in that vicinity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09

'AFpRD, - AT a Court OF Probate held AZ
FAris, within and for the County OF Oxforu,
on ne thir'i Tuesday OF June. A. ID. lss5-
Vn the petition Of Mary J. Bearce, AamrN. OF
~ estate % HERRICk ". BEtRCE.
axe o. Hebron. IN said County Of ONtord,
..eeeased. praying for license 10 sell and convey
Jef'iln Real Estate belonging 10 said estate and
es ssSrloe'i In her petition on dle In the Probate
VkDERED. That the said petitioner give notice
- :. a. persons interested. BY causing an abstract
~ oer petition, with this order thereon, % be
suohshet three weeks successively IN the Ok
~, ~ democrat. newspaper printed at Paris, IN
S 80 tOunty. thai they nay appear at Prooate
SsSgft 70 Dc held At Paris on the third Tuesday
~ July next, az nine O'Clock ia the forenoon. anu
nov eaRseifsny they have, why the same should
hot be granted
GEORGE A. WILSON. Judge
rue eopy-attest
ALBEIT ID. PARK, Resister.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09

The 32d annual premium list OF the
New England Agricultural Society.
which l. now being mailed TO intending
exhibitors, Is q novelty in its way, con-
tanning as il does number OF hslf-ton'
illustrations OF some of the principal
points of interest and most beautiful
bits Of scenery In Portland and vicinity.
The embossed cover, in blue and gold,
shows views OF Rigby Park, Portland
city hall, and Portland head light. The
book shows many changes in the ar
rangement of premiums in the agricul-
tural, horticultural, horticultural, art
and needle-work departments. Its
general makeup Is far in advance OF
any like work heretofore issued in New
England, and copy should be In the
hands of every prospective exhibitor.
The fair this year Is 10 be held At Righy
Park, Portland, Maine, the last week In
August. and. We are assured by the man
agement, promises TO be huge success.
4 special event Of more than usual iu-
terest will be floral parade based upon
some Of the features of the New Orleans
Msrdi-Gras Parades. Men Of the clubs,
associations, merchants and citizens OF
Portland are taking hold OF the parade
with vim sure 10 make it one OF the
most beautiful spectacles ever witnessed
in the East and worthy rival OF the
great Mardi-Gras.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09
AnnINIsrRAroR.s SALE.

Tns F.n-ius and Gri,t MIL and store. AZ
-. Fa-.- Village belonging u the Estate OF
iaya True ate of south Paris.
Tut wa grouped for many years by TIRE
Par .ou-.1. Company and By the late owner.
%, Wal.r ,,wcT Includes the night OF nowaSe OF
h-tart- Pond The dam Was thoroughly rS
larr. .r .1 The mill j. In COOL condition: ~
aa, AEt.- lone and T. still doing gOOd ousi-
'e-. I-., One property will he -0ld az bar
oi-. t-t Che -igbt parties this l. sPlendld
e,41-r 3. step into A well established and pay
- business. Apply 70
;. A. True, Admr-,
~ Commercial st,
Portland, Ne
Ur. uaH. D. \ Wilson, 50. Paris, Me
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09

The ready statistician estimates th@t
,be loss from insects and fungi amounts
70 500. .OOO, 900 annually.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPxKp THE PLow."

on practical agricultural topics
Il solicited. Address all communications In
tended Tor this department IA HkNR1 II. HAN
NoSD. Agricultural Editor oxford Democrat,
Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09

stolen from my -afe In my store at N0rth
flen-rS. Thursday. June 6th. ls,6. one sSoHe
soni "f the York Liznt Heat Company, No
= an. also certificate % i've shares OF the stccs
S' al Company No. tl. and also large nun
- oi notes against many parties pay yable 10 me
inl my order and not negotiated nor endor-ed
"s ne Information solicited.
JAMES 4. HUTCHINS.
Lowell, June H. lsa6
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09
A. I. sTrRTEvANT. PHI. e.,

uEALER IN
A.,4g-I Drugs and Chemicals, Toilet Art
c.e, IT,
Physicians prescriptions accurately compound
e!
Iry >i4rtgaut's Headache Powders
10 Old Fellows Block.
SOUTH PARIS. MAINE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09

Handkerchiefs first came into notice
II England during the reign Of Eliza
seth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09

.al -ILC from Oh, lie tore thc Sth,eS %
Tact >4e TIE Balm = quickly absorbed
a. s...- -.-ef 80 once Price - cents at Drug
d.. .r raE
Ely BROTHERS. ao Warren street, New
Yrs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09

Ha-,r. opened Dental Rooms In The once
a's occupied hy g d. Bisbee Al Bsekneih, !
80 D. .-tpru the people of Bnckhed and AZ
.Nir.r- towns that Z am ready 20 do anything
}trrs.s.rs ta dentistry
tls lte-t methods IN making and al
l,tiug tru.L. Aluminium and Rubber Plates.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09
NEW SWEDEN's PROGRESS.

1t Is an interesting story Of the origin
and progress Of New Sweden, which
Hon. w. w. Thomas, Jr., told In his
address at yesterdays celebration.
With Virgil's hero he could have said
that all OF II he saw and great part OF
1t he was. The seed of this fiourishing
colony in the northern county was
planted by him, and by him was water
ed and tended and cultivated with such
care and good Judgment rs TO yield fine
harvest. One attempt at Swedish colon
ization had been made and had failed
when Mr.. Thomas took hold Of 1t In the
latter part Of the cos. Residence In
Sweden as consul for several years had
qualified him particularly for the under
taking, by making the acquaintance OF
the people and the language. In addi-
ton TO this ne had energy, enthusiasm
and perseverance, desire TO serve the
best interests Of his state, and settled
conviction Of the practicability and
value OF the enterprise. Possessing
these qualities, IL Is no wonder that he
carried Il To such successful conclusion.
The figures tel the story in brief, The
population of Maine had been declining
The stream OF immigration had passed 1t
by and pursued channels leading west
ward. The question was how to divert
some part Of this stream to our own
domain. Scandinavisns were regarded
as particularly desirable, not only on
account OF their good qualities but be-
cause they were suited to the climate.
Mr.. Thomas induced the first band OF
pioneers to come In 1870. Ii was a
small rivulet in the beginning, but 1t
has since received considerable increase.
"Maine's Swedish colony" said Mr..
Thomas in his address, ''is situated to-
day in seven different but adjoining
towns, forming thus one compact settle
ment, which numbers no less than l452
Swedes." This he points out, Is more
than twenty times the original band OF
5l-it is almost thirty times-and II Is
an increase Of over 800 per cent. TO
day there are in Maine not less than
3 900 Swedes as the direct result OF the
Swedish immigration enterprise" What
have they done: The statistics show
that they have cleared 5000 acres OF
forest aud turned il into farms: that
they have built churches, school houses,
mills, dwellings and barns, CSC buildings
in all; that they have built 20 miles OF
roads; that they own live stock OF the
value OF s72,0o0; that they produced
from their farms last year crops snd
other produce Of the value OF sl13,OW;
and that the value Of their farms, build |
ings, tools aud stock foots up the total
OF $3.50. .S95-almost half million dol |
lars. That Is very good record OF una
terial advance and prosperity from al
most nothing Twenty-Five years ago.
Nor is the end vet. The celebration OF
yesterday is likely TO call the attention
OF the world still more closely TO the adj |
vantages of Aroostook, and 10 give
new impulse TO the movement OF imml- |
grafton thither. Mr.. Thomas's towns
men take pride and personal interest In |
the enterprise from his connection with
IL, and tender him congratulations. IL
was a great day for New Sweden aud its |
founder, for Aroostook and for Maine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09

Ny aim in dentistry Is e. save Teeth Don
Nave ,ootf 1r root extracted until you hnd II
-@n1g; lo '.,d OF crowned.
-He,aty = Crown and Bridge WORK
lo'a. au.c-thetic used when desired for eN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09
CREAM BALM

DIRECTIONS
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Dental Notice !

Cop. don q. y Wilson. 50. Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09

Let 'em go!" said old man Wheatley,
who rode over 10 camp next morning to
see if he could get any trace of the sup
posed fugitives. Good radiance, says
when we finds her note this mornin, but
why'n thunder didn't they take no bag
gage, IN why d they go afoot? Iwouldn' u
"a keered fr couple o hosses. y
The Forrest City times., 1895-05-31
CAUSE OF SEASlCKNESS.

One That Is Unknown to Most Travellers.
When so many people are travelling
about on the water, it may be interest
ing to gather ur whatever opinions
may be floating about as to the causes
OF seasickness, in order that from the
many accounts one may determine per-
chance what remedy is most likely to
prove available.
1t is suggested by q physician who
has made the subject one of special
study, that the effect Of the light, the
water and the motion on the eyes
may account for many cases OF sea-
sickness. Patients whose eyes habitu.
ally trouble them are said to suffer
more severely, and various affections
of the optic nerve seem to accompany
some of the worst seasick cases. It
has been said that persons who are
about to go on the water should pro-
vide themselves with dark spectacles,
and wear them for little while, also
that they carefully avoid looking at
the water until they are accustomed
to the motion of the ship. Some peo-
pie entirely avoid seasickness by what
they call getting the rhythm OF the
vessel. Imaginative people fancy that
a ship has a keynote and moves in
strictly regular time. To find this and
put the mind in direct action with it
will, it is claimed, not only prevent
sickness, but will furnish the most de-
lightful and novel set of sensations.
One veteran traveller always selects
some song with positive accent This
she gets in her mind, and either huns
it very softly or mentally keeps the
time and tone until entirely accus-
toned to her surroundings. OF course,
there are persons who become i'll on
cars, and sometimes by rapid riding in
carriage. A sick headache is a not
infrequent sequence of long drives or
very rapid horseback riding. These
people have constitutional weak
ness that is not to be overcome by
any ordinary means. The accent and
keynote idea, however, is not only in
teresting but suggestive. and it would
be well worth the attention Of those
who suffer from this unfortunate
malady to make some experiments at
the first opportunity.-N. Y. Ledger.