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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29
A PERFECT WOMAN.

She was phantom ~ delight
When first she gscamcd upon my sight;
\ lovely apparttion sent
To be q moments ornament;
Her eyes as stars Of twilight fair,
Like twilight's too, her dusky hair;
Bus all else about her drawn
From Maytlme and the cheerful dawn,
\ dancing shape, an image gay,
To haunt, 20 starte, and wayiay.
] saw her upon nearer view,
spirit, yet a woman. too
Her household motions light and free,
Aud steps OF virgin liberty;
4 countenance In which did meet
Sweet records, promises as sweet;
A creature not too bright or good
For human natures daily food.
For transient sorrows, simple wiles,
Praise, blame. love. kisses, tears AMI smiles
And not see with eve serene
The very pulse of the machine;
\ being breathing thoughtful breath.
\ traveller beiwixt life and death;
The reason firm, the temperate viii.
Endurance, foresight, strength and skin.
A perfect woman nobly planned.
To warn, 10 comfort, and command;
And vet spirit still. and bright,
With something OF an angel light
WILLIAM WORDSWORTH.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29
Ifelt ne ,carmth against my nose.

The explanation Of the incident was
clear. The two were prowling around
the house in quest Of Darius Howard.
Nothing could be more natural than the
error they had made. Doubtless they
had come all the way from India to set
tie some deadly dispute with the man
who had brought with him the ruby OF
Mana Sahib. 1t may have been to COM
pei him to restore it to them, from
whom not unlikely he had stolen 1t.
If this were the truth. the alertness
Of Howard and his wife was not that
they feared shadowing and pursuit by
any of our officers. but the enmity Of
their own countrymen. 1t may be said
that the path was open for me, though
it was by no means path of spses.
1t might be added that / had met
with enough adventure for the evening,
but no real progress had been made The
real problem still confronted me.
Relieved of all fear from them, ! re-
sumed my approach to the building.
from which still glowed the light that
was my guide from the first.
"Dogs are not the only animals to be
dreaded reflected, "but since have
encountered both the way ought now to
be clear"
The resemblance to the dwelling Of
the night before struck me when I
paused at the head of the lane There
was no man, however, pacing up and
down with his lighted cigar and hum
ming the air of an opera, nor during the
suarter Of an hour that waited did any
one appear.
At the end Of that time made a
guarded circuit Of the house, but could
not gain a glimpse Of the interior. 1t
was as il the dwelling was hermetically
sealed against all interlopers.
But that which interested me was the
light burning in an upper room. There
the shade was partly raised, and 1t
would seem interesting developments
were awaiting me.
But they would never appear so long
q Iremained on the ground. Trees were
thick all around me. and my course waa
obvious
The climbing Of one Of these trees
was an easy task, and was speedily
among the limbs at height Of 10 or 30
feet from the earth. Then turned and
! looked u the window.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29
CuApTER WV

But bioh window would be used by
the cowah hs?
That must be conjecture; but, since
the light had shone plainly from the
room / mentioned, and since its ap-
probability struck me, il seemed like
" that it|would be favorably noticed by
the two figures prowling among the
trees. IfIsuch should prove the fact, no
position ,lould be better than mine. So ]
decided tb await developments.
A soft lustling reached me. The still
ness was profound, and my acute hearing
told me il oame from the other side of
the housel
"They are working at the front; they
have foni| ID better mode OF entrance
there.
But wi |ile the thought was framing
itself the rustling ceased. / waited for
its renewkl, but heard it not. They had
stopped VI orking or possibly had effect
ed an entrance. In that event light
would sod show.
1t becd me evident this time that q
light was burning in the upper room,
from whikh my view had been shut of.
1t was diib, however, and only the out.
line Of thu window showed little more
clearly. The lamp ON the other side Of
the curtains was at a low point.
"They have effected an entrance and
are moving around in that apartment. "
The light became little stronger.
The outlines of the sash were more
marked, tht the illumination remained
indistinctl
From between me and the house came
the fainte|t possible noise, as if SER
pent was gliding over the withered
grass. Th,| resemblance was deepened by
several allhost inaudible Kisses.
They wlre not serpents, however, but
the two mbn had stolen to the rear Of the
building ahd were standing between ii
aud me. Il they had contemplated en-.
tering the 'front.' they had changed their
minds.
Not onl1 that but they meant to use
the window upon which had fixed my
attention.
The low scraping sound which was
next heard was made by one Of them
climbing the tree which grew so close
to the stbne wall that some OF Its
branches 1bust have touched it. The
Asiatic iptbnded to ascend to the win
dow and dnter the house through it,
even though the light showed that some
one was on| the other side Of the curtain.
From mI position behind the oak saw
the figure Of the man rising slowly tc
sight as hd climbed the trunk until hii
head and shoulders were above the win
dow ledgd Then he braced himself
among thellimbs and stood still. Itwai
easy for hin to step across the interven
| ing space, |but he was waiting for hi
companion|to join him.
The sec9nd head and shoulders rost
ON the hoiizon Of my sight. and aftel
some shifting about the second secured
position Inside the other. Then. steady
ing himself by grasping projecting
limb above him, he placed his foot Oh
| the window ledge.
His whde figure was now stamped
!, with ink against the dimly Lit window
shade, his Head reaching to the top. ais'
J his arms, bbdy and legs clearly showing
- Il painted against the yellow buck
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29
The Conscientious Elder.

The late Duke Of Hamilton, during
the races at Hamilton some years ago,
invited certain tenant farmers to the
palace to witness the sports. Among
those who came We're some elders of the
kirk and one who held similar Office
in the Free church. After the races were
over the duke asked the Free church
elder how he had enjoyed himself.
Grand, your grace, just grand, and
I've won some bits O. bawbees, too, but
dinna let on to onybody, for I'm an
elder. "
Tut, never mind that" said the
duke. "So-and-so and So-and-so have
been betting, too, and they are elders. "
"Ou, ayel They are elders nae doot,
but they are auld kirk. elders, an
they re no nearly SO strict aboot their
duties as us Free church folk Realm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29
ONE or LINcoLN's JOKES.

IL Is well remembered that Lincoln
loved Il harmless practical joke. a
LAWYER, now prominent as a judge, who
accompanied him on several circuits IN
the early days, recounts the most ridicu-
lous pr dicament he was ever placed in,
one for which he holds Lincoln respon-
sible. la traversing region unfamiliar
10 all Of large party except 'Old Abe,
they came TO broad, muddy stream
Lincoln advised his companions to re-
move their neither garments, as the river
was sometimes very deep in the middle,
and they would otherwise get drenched
They all stripped, while he, processing
fatigue, lay down to rest on the bank
Intense was the disgust Of the bare
limbed men to find, on reaching the
further shore, that the stream was no
where over two feet deep.-America.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29
ApuINIsTRNToR'S SALE.

r. -r. AMI Grt-t MN and store. =,
>-il ia-'- t..aEs belonging - ne hs'A'e ~
.a-- I..r aie of south Paris
Ts.. ua- p-cupied for many years py INC
Hr- 2 --r. Coupany AMI by the ate ownef,
l- ss-,. Wr- inciuce- the right OF hoNSse "
B-va-:. f.-. TIE lam was thoroughly ne.
yarr The NH g. "a gcod condiueD; -
IA. A.s... ...rr ans d, -ul doing \ good bnsl'
,t.,. r. . -rs r~upertv viii Oc sOld al uaI
l.l H. 1s6t parties this 4 spehI,u
eaalcf -,,s .uto vel established anu pay
~ r-s..r.- Apply O.
A True. Admr,,
~ Commercial 81,
Portland. Me.
Or. H 90 Wilson. 80. Parts, Ne
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29
Weak, Irritable, Tired
.I Was No Good on Earth. "

DR.. Miles Nervine strengthens
the weak, builds up the broken
down constitution, and permanently
cures every kind Of nervous disease.
"About one pear ago IsrGs afflicted
srifh nervousness, sieeptessness'
Creeping sensafioss ia sny legs,
Slight palpifation Of say heart,
DisfracfinD COM fusion of the sstssd,
Serious loss or lapse Of ssem0ry.
Weighfed doscn scifh care assd
,rorru. L completely lost appetite
Aad felt fmy rttaIify sceardss0 ossf,
sras sreak, irritable and tired,
NV ,reight scas reduced to 100 tos.,
h, fart sr0S no 1OOd, on earth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29

IL IA said that Argentina threatens our
cotton industry as well as our wnvSs .Ss
crops, as she has an immense area OF .ne
very best soils for cotton ana cheap
labor TO draw upon. Southern planters
Are warmed to prepare for conflict TOT
the cotton markets.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29
"Don't You know William Browning

Don't you know William Browning
Of Railway
"The president Of our bank'"
'.Of course He knows you well, and
I'm his son."
THAT won't work. don't know any
Mr.. Browning. and there's nobody OF
that name that has anything to do with
our bank. Now | know you're an i'm
postor. Cl'ar out"
The old fellow was too shrewd for
me. was outwitted, and with little
laugh turned about and strobe toward
the open lane.
had not gone 90 PAGES when what
did he do but bring his shotgun to a
level and let fly at mo with both barrels
in quick succession!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29

The press Of the country deals 100
,anderlv with the gambling features OF
fsrmers' fairs, especially so the farm
press, for 1t is in the line OF tnei, spec,iaa, pia
work 70 frown upon all that II wouio
keep out Of its own families, 'ha' h"us
ira nav into agricultural life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29
When Gaa Waa Nov.

When it was first proposed to Light
the streets Of London with gas, great
objection was made by the public and
newspapers on the ground that the peo-
pie would be poisoned, that the trees
and vegetation would all be killed, and
that domestic animals could not posi-.
bly, survive the deadly fumes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29

A Philadelphia train drew up at the
station, and from my coign OF advan-
tage watched the passengers as they
disembarked and others got on. The
stop was brief, and just as it began
moving again Darius Howard made a
rush from somewhere and swung upon
one Of the platforms. being helped by
the waiting brakeman
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29


A friend brought
me DR.. Miles book.
"New and Start
ling Facts" and
l finally decided
to try a bottle OF
DR.. MILES Re-
orative Nervine.
Before / had taken
one bottle / could
sleep as well rs q
loyr.-old boy. My
appetite returned
.N
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"srKxp rHx pIow .

Sorrospoadeuce On prscticAl Agricultural t0pics
Il solcitssi- AddrVss al comm unicktsOhs In
tcn'icd Tor this Department. ~ HKSKN u. HAN.
soSn, Agricultural bitter oxfO1a Democrat,
Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29

Mr.. Underhill. HAS your son Justin
sowed his wild oats YETI" Mr.. Stewart.
NO, but he keeps right at it,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29

STEyENs
ElY'S
CREAM BALM

L. quickly
sbsorhsd.
Citan.ss the
NasAl Passages.
Allsys Pain and
Inflammation.
Heals the sores
Protects the
Nsm hranF from
Additional old. q.
Restore. the
senses Of Taste
and smell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29

o.. IIrhanss for . Fsrm.

~. EIehAngs for q fsrm.
=. .s..-.-. ..- VII -,il or ex xchAnge for fArm.
- '1.0 .urrrsrtie,
n l.--s ,la.'c and lot. known A. The hersts
e-u,~-r a-.tc the COugrcgauonal ehufO";;
al o. We" store and lct hear TIE rAnVaS
sarol .a The village corporation OF SouNn
Pa-s
Fo- s.--.,- PARTICULARS call AZ the house OF
hIRiON HERSEY
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29
Hs SPEAKS soR CALIFORNIA.

Mr.. PRAY MAS LIVED TWENTY-FIVE
YEARS IN TiIE "tAND oF PROMISE"
AND SAYS A COOP WORD FOR IT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29
Desirable Stand For Sale
SOUTH PARIS.

lr-,r '- sale my stand on Hih street 'n
Nsu ra-.-. consisting Of good t~o-s''rS
House. ..-tsiriug nine rooms and easeHhea
cellar. Ell. .,sa.. carriage house. hen house and
w. sr-g- .tvs-y nice land. few apple uee7
az .-aFsv.res Good well water and NORWAY
Fais- ,1 ..a.e. Buildings In drst-class repair
Tai, pa., wiz oe s0ld At bargain.
Ga. o- address,
MRS. IDA FULLER
south Paris. Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29
OXFORD COUNTY.

Yield OF corn considerably above an
average. Acreage OF sweet corn less
than an average, yellow corn more.
More silos filed than ever before.
Large Weld of grain of excellent quality
Prospects for potatoes fully as good as
last month. No damsge reported from
rot. Only one case, and that on early
varieties. Fully an average amount OF
stock fodder on hand.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29

When L had taken the strth bettSe
NV sceight 5ncreased 70 40 b.,
The sensation iss sny legs scas gosse;
Mv nerres sfeadjed cosspletelvi
NV memory scas fssllv sesf0red.
Ms brain seemed cle0rerfRaw ercr.
Ifet as COED as any man on earth.
DR.. Mues' Resf0ratice EerUisse q
A 1reat ssedicisse, i assssre Uoss."
Augusta, Me. WALTER R BURBANK.
DIR. Miles Nervine Is sold on Q positive
suarr ntee that the first bottle will benefit
Xli druggists sell IL at q, bottles for .. or
it Will he sent. prepaid. on receipt OF price
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29

II will Cure. HAY-FEVER

Ara~tt. .- applied into each noStril And i
g-sea. I'r-r, SD cents at Druggists OF oy
r1- ELN BROTHERS, 81 Warren Streei-New
lg-k
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29
KNOX COUNTY.

Yield of corn above an average. Acre
age of yellow corn on the increase.
Yield aud quality OF grain also above
the average, so much as TO increase the
amount OF stock fodder by quite per
cent. Much damsge from potato rot,
particularly in early varieties. An
average amount OF stock fodder on hand.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29
LINCOLN COUNTY.

Corn affected by drought. Acreage
of both sweet and yellow corn above an
average. Large yield OF grain OF ex-
celient quality. Considerable damage
from potato rot, particularly early
varieties. Not as much stock fodder as
usual
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29
BOARD BULLETIN FOR ocToseR.

l. Give yield OF sweet and yellow
corn, ss compared with an average year
:. Acreage Of each, as compared with
an average years
3. Yield aud quality of grains
4. Condition of the potato crop as
compared with last MOUTH
). Any serious damage reported from
rot, and II so what varieties suffer most !:
6. Give the amount Of stock fodder
on hsndg
The averages by counties are as fol-
lows.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29
rENoBsCor COUNTY.

Yield Of corn above an average, ex-
cent in sections where the drouth was
severe. Acreage of yellow corn above
an average. Large yield of grain OF ex-
cellent quality. Considerable damage
reported from rot, particularly on early
planted rieces. and on low ground.
About the usual amount Of stock fodder
on hand.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29
KrNNEBFc COUNTY.

Yield OF sweet and yellow corn above
an average. The acreage of yellow
corn is increasing quite rapidly. Less
sweet cora. Large yield OF grain OF ex-
celent quality. Potato crop not as
promising as last month, much rot re-
ported. Nearly all varieties affected.
Fifteen per cent more fodder. Increase
in silos.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29

Az we look over the replies OF our
correspondents from the entire state we se
find that the yield and acreage OF corn are
ahove an average, much value being
added to our fodder by this increase;
Gain has Welded an abundant crop OF
smnerior Quality over the entire state.
No damage reported from any locality
tom rust or other diseases. The condl-
ZION ion OF the potato crop varies largely In
S;earsut IT localities, most Of the large
potato growing districts sahe.i9s .is is
most. The amount OF stock iouue.
above an average. being caused oy .ns
large amount OF corn ana stra" ho'"
the grains.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29

Yield of corn about twenty per cent
above an average. No sweet corn plant
ed. Acreage of yellow greater than an
average. Large yield OF heavy grain.
Potato crop about the same "a last
month. Serious damage from rot In
sections. Most all varieties suffer where
any are affected. About the usual
amount OF stock fodder.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-29
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

The yield Of corn Is about ten per cent
above an average. Acreage OF sweet
corn considerably less than last year,
yellow corn more. Heavy yield of grain
OF excellent quality. Reports OF dam
age from potato rot general over the
county. Twenty per cent more stock
fodder on hand than last season. No
damage 70 the hay crop by drought.
The times., 1895-05-10

We are the acknowledged headquar-
ters for Mems Boys and Children's
Clothing in Owosso, and are now in the
midst of the most successful season we
have ever known. This is very gratify-
ing to us, as it clearly indicates that the
people endorse our way of doing busi-
ness: marking goods as low as they can
be sold-in plain figures-one price to
everybody.
We carry only such goods as we can
recommend to give honest wear. Re-
liable Woolens well lined and solidly
made.
To still further stimulate trade In
this department we will on Monday,
May 18TH, for one day only, make
special low prices on all our Mems,
Boys and Children's Clothing. These
goods are all new this seasons make)
and from the best makers in the United
States. This offering includes every
garment in our Clothing department.
We show an immense stock of Straw
Hats in all grades.
We have the most complete stock OF
Mems Neglige Shirts in town, see them
if you are interested.
Saturday evening, May 11th, from z
to $40 o'clock we will offer:
25 doz. Mems Silk Embroidered Sus-
penders, worth 25c, at &c
10 doz. Workingmen's blue and white
check Jackets at 19c
3 doz. Mems SOC Tan Cotton Sweaters
at 33c EACH
The times., 1895-05-10

We are doing the Carpet trade of the
town. No question about 1t.
We had a little Carpet Sale two
weeks ago. Heard about it, did you2
Well, we propose to duplicate it, and
on Tuesday, May 18th, we will offer
our entire stock of Carpets, Linoleums
and Mattings at extraordinary low
prices.
If you need Carpet attend this sale.
Wednesday, May 18th, from 3 to
p. NJ, we will offer:
10 doz. Ladies' Muslin Night Robes
worth 75c, at 400
We have other lots equally good
value at roc, 9Sc, 81 .25 & 81. so
We have just received 10 doz more
of those Ladies' House Wrappers
that we sell at Csc each.
Beginning Saturday, May 11th, we
shall offer all our Ladies', Misses and
Children's Capes and Jackets at t off
from regular prices; also Ladies' and
Misses Mackintoshes at the same big
reduction.
We have the largest stock of Ladies'
Shirt Waists in the city and offer great
values at 4sc, soc, 75c, 90c, 0Sc, s1.0O,
81. % g. S1.39.
Ladies' Silk Waists at SO. 80, $3.50 e.
$3.50.
Saturday evening, May 18th, from z
to $50 o'clock, we will offer all our
Ladies', Misses and Children's 25c Silk
Mitts, black, white and colors, at 19c pair
The times., 1895-05-10
Personal.

M. G. Dawes was in Lansing, Thursday.
W. d. Murray was in Fenton, Tuesday.
Mrs. e. G. Stacy is visiting relatives in
Allegan.
Miss Gertrude Gardner is clerking for j.
j. Davis's.
The herald., 1895-06-13
ALL ABOUT EQUAL SUFFRAGE
Told at Simpson Tabernacle
Last Night
REPRESENTATIVE AUDIENCE
To Hear Miss Susan B. Anthony and
v Rev. Anna II. Shaw
Brief History of the Growth of Suffrage, Its
Probable Effect on Government
and Mankind

Simpson tabernacle was packed last
night, upstairs and down, with an
audience of representative men and wo-
men, who had assembled to hear Miss
Susan b. Anthony and Rev. Anna Shaw
speak on woman suffrage.
Mrs. Alice Moore McComas was presi-
dent of the evenin s, but was not we'll,
and Mrs. William Spaulding presided in
her place. The floral decorations were
elaborate and effective, and upon the
platform beside the speakers were many
of the honorary vice presidents. Mrs.
Spaulding first read the list of the vice.
pres dents as follows:
Mayor and Mrs. Frank RAIDER, Mrs.
Caroline M. Severance, Mrs. Margaret
Hughes, Mrs. Margaret Colller-Graham,
Mrs. Cornelius Cole, Hon. Robert n.
Bulla, Mrs. Theodosia B. Sheppard, Mrs.
Modini-W Wood, Mrs. Robert NJ. Widney,
Mrs. Charlotte Wills. Rev. q. G. McLain.
Mrs. +. W. Wood, Judge U tley. MI. and
Mrs. will d. Gould. Mr.. and Mrs. Crom-
we'll Galpin. Mrs. Margaret Longley, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Gibson, Rev. }. W.Camp-
bell, Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Osgood, Mr..
and Mrs. Il. X. Foster, Mrs. B. G. Whit
ing, Mrs. Ella II. Enderlein and Mrs.
Gertrude Eastman.
Then with few informal remarks con-
cerning the subject IN general aud the
The herald., 1895-06-13
THE EUCALYPTUS
Abbott Kinney's Interesting Address at the
Science Association

Abbott kinney's Interesting Address at the
Science Association
The last regular monthly meeting of
the Southern California Science associa-
tion for the season of lS9l-95 was held
Tuesday evening. President William H.
knight outlined scheme of work for
next season, including among other sug-
gestions the formation Of sections devot-
ed to the study of various branches of
science. One OF those sections might
embrace geology. mineralogy mining and
assaying; another chemistry and elcc-
trlcity, and So on through other branches
OF science.
Hon. Abbot Kinney was introduced
and delivered an exceedingly instructive
and interesting lecture on the eucalyptus
its numerous varieties, its manifold uses
its medicinal virtues. the Eeculiarities
of Its foliage, form and growth. He stated
that the blue gum is suited to moist soils
and will not flourish in sterile or dry re-
gions. But other varieties are well suited
to those sections. Some of these trees
are splendid Towering plants, with mag
niticent buncnes of flaming blossoms.
Others have verv odd looking seed pod 5
with horny prongs. Some trees will
bear temperature as low as 21 degrees
Fahrenheit. Others will bear 4 heat of
400 degrees. A fuller synopsis of this
laudable paper may be given at later
time.
-Four new names were added to the
roll OF mem bership.