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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
PERIL,

Born, Dec. -, to the wife Of NJ. IL
Oldham, a son.
Frank S. Robinson has moved out Of
w. II. Bent's stand at West Peru.
Wilson Stillman went to Portland on
the 18th.
stephen Getchell snapped one horse
with Wilson Stillman for his two large
horses and sleds.
J. Z. Conant is cutting Ice. 1t is fif-
teen inches thick.
Married, on the 25th, by Elder Puring-
ton, Mr.. Charles Iapham and Mrs.
Matilda X. Wyman, both OF Peru.
Mary Cannon, daughter OF Elroy and
Cora Cannon, died Of diphtheria on the
23d, aged years and s months. They
have the sympathy Of the community.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
SORWay LAKE

NIL n. Hobbs is very sick with in
fammatory rheumatism. Ed Dunn Is
there to assist Mrs. Hobbs in taking
care Of him.
Mrs. Webster Kilgore Is worse again
and Mrs. ;. A. Clement Il at Work ior
them.
Mrs. c. A. stephens and the girls are
At home from Colby for Christmas.
There was a family Christmas tree al
David Floods Tuesday night
Mrs. Wa. Hale of Massachusetts Is
visiting al c. W. Partridge's.
Lizzie Lasse!le WAS at home Christmas.
EVELYN Billiard Partridge was kindly
remembered by Mrs. j. c. Billiard al
christmas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
cOiITH HIRAM.

Alton Clay Is at home on a visit.
The Kezar Falls grammar school
closed Monday.
Gay Ridlon and wife went to Lining
ton last Monday.
On Tuesday evening the children OF
the Methodist Sunday School presented
cantata entitled "Santa Claus on
Time" after which the ever-remember-
ing Christmas tree bestowed Its memen-
toes
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
NEW ny.

A big snow storm at last. Very well
come TO the loggers.
Christmas passed very quietly. Santa
Claus did not make his appearance in
public In this town, but he dropped In to
quite a number Of flreside entertain
ments where the family tree made the
hearts Of the home circle glad with Its
fruitful load.
Mrs. Neatly Thompson has had Sc
we're attack Of the grippe.
This ia the last card OF the season.
Goodbye, old year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
soiiIA WnonsIncK.

R0ughest storm for the winter Thurs
day. =.
The lyceum Is to be postponed until
Thursday evening, January Sd, on ac-
count of the storm.
John N. Bryant has gone to work In
the leather board mill at Hackett's mills,
where he has formerly worked.
w. 8. Davis carries the scholars to
school from the Curtis neighborhood and
L. Whitman from the east part OF the
town.
r. L. Cummings Il again buying APP
pies for shipment. The price seems to
have an upward tendency Of late. ).
Why don't wool 60 up In price! South
American wool has gone up. None %
blind % those who wont -.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
pO6IER.

NJ. NJ. Libby arrived home Saturday
last from West Poland where he has been
ut work the past few weeks.
The new arrivals in town are NJ. NJ.
Libby, William Fox and Angie COLONY.
William Weeks got seriously hurt last
week by falling tree causing a severe
scalp wound. The doctors are afraid OF
internal Injuries.
The Gorham murder Is the leading
topic among the people at present and
each one has his opinion OF who the
murderer IL.
School 10 District No. closed Dec.
IL. taught by Mabel Stanley OF this town.
Fine weather at present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
EAST WATERFORD.

l.. VI. Ssnderson has bought Fred
kuightly's black work horses, turning
toward them his work horse. which Mr..
knightly has sold TO Paul Howe.
Ii WAS 200 and not 1900 cords OF birch
LEROY skinner took 10 haul.
Mrs. Susie Cummings aud Jennie Ames
came from Portland the 2lst to spend a
fortnight.
There will be the usual dance at
Masonic Hall at the Flat after installa-
ton Of officers, which occurs Jan. 5.
Frank Wood Is cutting wood for A.
Norwood.
Ira Johnson aud his son Virgil, with
their families, spent Christmas with [,
IL. Pride and wife.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
BETHEL.

1 oe HES.
Two very interesting Christmas con-
certs were held Sunday evening at the
UulversalIst and congregational
churches.
Monday evening all OF the societies
had Christmas tree. The Uniycrsaitsts
and Congregationalists had trees aud a
supper, and the Methodist Society had
concert and tree. The children were
made happy and the older ones caught a
good share Of the Christmas spirit.
Tuesday Mrs. Eva Fox fell upon the
icy sidewalk and cut a cash In her head,
which required the services OF surgeon
We were all glad to see a good old
fashioned snow storm Thursday. Pedes-
TRANS had been in danger upon the side
walks on account Of the Ice.
Business men are busy ut work with
their teams.
The chair shop will start Monday saw
ing long lumber. Morrison has his
teams drawing logs there now. A large
lot OF sample chairs will be made at the
factory.
Mr.. Wiley has returned from the West
where he took nine carloads OF apples.
He will load more cars here soon.
VIM. Lovejoy, proprietor OF the Bethel
House. was summoned to Rockland last
Monday, to attend the funeral OF his
brother.
Miss Minnie Plummer from Portland
has been the guest of Mrs. James Bar
rows at the Bethel House.
Marshall Lawrence, pupil OF Miss
Mary True, went upon the river skating
last Monday, and had very narrow es-
cape from drowning. He broke through
the ice, and but for the timely assist
ance Of Archer Grover, who was skat-
ing near, would have drowned.
We saw Gen. A. $. Twitchell upon the
street Christmas Day.
Mr.. Chas. Russell and family left
Tuesday to spend the winter with
friends. We hope they will return In the
spring.
Mrs. A. +. Herrick Is 10 Boston spend
ing the holidays.
Berto Bryand, Bowdoin '95, Is still
here spending his vacation.
Mrs. Metcslf and husband from Farm
ington have been visiting at the home
of her father, Mr.. Seth Walker.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
SUMNER.

c.. +. Dyer is yarding pine and FIR
lumber.
Miss Nellie Foster and Miss May Par
lin came home Saturday 10 attend the
Christmas tree, returning Tuesday 10
their work 10 Auburn.
A Christmas tree at the Morrill, school,
house Monday night, the exercises con
sisting Of music, recitations and dis-
logues. IL was merry Christmas Tor
the little ones, and enjoyed by all.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01

Work has begun on the drilling OF an
artesisn well at Mountain View Stock
Farm. The supply Of water for the
farm has come from spring by way of
an aqueduct which ran into the build
ings, but A. much of the time the supply
was insufficient, this method Is adopted
TO supply the deficiency. Work on the
drilling was begun Tuesday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01

A visitor at the Hill during the height
Of Thursdays gale which, by the way,
was one OF the worst on record, remark
ed in some surprise, This building
actually rocks with the wind" tie was
informed that there are few buildings in
the place that don't rock Ia such wind
a. that. Everybody knows that Paris
Hill has reputation as the cradle OF
great men. aud for more tAan century
the occupants of the cradle have been
rocked BY the wind.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
aROWNElelD.

II commenced showing Wednesday
night. and more than foot has already
fallen and il Is still showing and blow
ing.
Christmas was fine, quiet day in
this village. There was Christmas
tree At East Brownfleld and at Merrill 5
Corner.
Mrs. William Rowe has gone To Mas
sachusetts GU visit 10 her children
who reside in that state.
Hon. \. Z. Gordon of Fryeburg was at
J. l.. Frink's Office Saturday.
Mrs. Storer Thorn Is in very poor
baalfh
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
eOiiIA RllMEORl-

Mrs. Jennie Woods from Rumford
Centre visited her friend, Mrs. Name
wyman, a few days recently.
There was no Christmas tree In this
place. but Santa Claus visited nearly all
the families, aud left many presents.
NJ. l.. wyman bought COW OF Mr..
Ellis OF Canton last week. She cost $50
so she ought to be good one.
H. Britton has opened meat shop
nj the Falls. a. Is. I.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
LOWELL.

Snow enough for the lumbermen, but
no, much timber will be cut in Loveii
this winter.
The ladies of the Christian Circle gave
a simmer and Christmas tree at the town
hall Tuesday evening.
There Was an entertainment spa ChrisI-
mas tree at the village church Toesosy
evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01

The usual Christmas exercises were
held at the Congregationalist church on
Monday evening and at the NJ. h. chruch
Tuesday evening.
Charles Stearns has bought the Abra-
ham Strout place Of Lewis Smith.
Mrs. Ellen Bryant, wife OF Charles
BRYANT, died at welchville on Tuesday,
December 18th, OF Bright's disease.
Edward Faunce has gone TO Florida.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
SWEDEN.

The man who was wishing for more
snOw last week now thinks there Is plenty
20 last six weeks at least. About ntteen
inches fell on Thursday.
seth Bracket has sold his cows 10
Samuel Mari and will work for Frank
Durgin this winter.
Mr.. Durgin Is 10 cut and haul 10 hezar
River the pine timber near VIII fiinrs
and owned by Aaron Jones.
). l.. Plummer killed his big hogs FRI
day. the largest weighed 6i2 and the
other AZ pounds.
Prof. O. B. Slower and sou Walter, OF
Salem, Mass. spent their Christmas va
cation at F. K. Stones.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
RuMFORO.

The Christmas tree in the hall Mon
day night was well filled with presents,
various and numerous.
Mrs. Betsey Knight is keeping house
for Alvin LoVejoy.
Master Edward Stuart is visiting
friends In Boston.
Mrs. Stuart took a trip To Portland
last Saturday, returning home Monday
noon.
John I.othrop was at this place We'd
uesday calling on friends. John drives
the stage from Rumford Centre 10 At
Iayar
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
wssr ailckeIEIn

Santa Claus made us call last week
Mertie Bonney Is ut home from Turner,
also Maude Harlow, who has been at
work In Turner for long time.
Amanda Flagg has returned from
Bucktield village where she has been at
work for Walter A. Turner, the black
smith.
Mrs. l.. j. Morse's son, DIR. s. d.
Morse and daughter Jennie, are at home.
Miss Esther Lowe Is on the sick list.
Warren Bumpus had dance Decem-
Der 18th. A large crowd was In attend
ance.
Eff. Bicknell and family OF Norway
were mt Fred Benefits last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
EAST BETHEL.

A heavy fall Of snow the a7th which
drifted as IL came, called out the road
breakers for the first time.
Irving Kimball and viii Bryant skated
from Bethel village to this place the BID.
Miss Bertha Twombly was the re-
cipient OF nice five dollar photograph
album Christmas from her scholars and
friends.
&. G. Swan guessed the correct weight
Of the big stick OF candy at Rumford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01

Universalist Circle at the hall next
Friday evening. Picnic supper at six
O'Clock. The entertainment will consist
OF the farce entitled 1.-The Sham Doctor
to be presented by members of Mrs.
.Isckson's SUNDAY school class. Dane
ing until ten O'Clock. Admission ten
cents. Everybody invited.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01

\ silver toothpick holder which was
hung on the Christmas tree Monday
evening has disappeared. The finder
will he suitably repaid by leaving II at
the Democrat office or at Miss Hough-
tons
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
NORTH PARIS.

West Paris Grange elected officers
December 22d "a follows:
Master, W. H. Lurvey.
o., II. L. Curtis.
Lecturer, Hattie Mooney.
steward A. +. Marshall.
Asst. steward, Perley wyman.
Chaplain, Rev. A. X; Bryant.
Treasurer, q. w. Berry.
Sec, r. T.. Field. >.
q. X, G. s. Marshall.
Ceres. Mabel Curtis.
Pomona, Cora HIATT.
Flora Nellie Adkins.
l.. A. g., Cora Luryey.
One application was received at this
meeting. The officers are 10 be Installed
January l?th In the forenoon; In the
afternoon the meeting Is to be public
with some literary exercises. The
Grange now numbers about So.
The officers of the Prentiss Library
Association met December I'D and elect
ed George washburn president; when
the new books are In the library will
number geo volumes.
John Crawford Is canvassing for nur-
sery stock at Mechanic Falls.
Capt. Small, Moses Dow and Daniel
Small with their wives spent Christmas
ut T.. T.. Fields.
America Andrews has been cutting
Ice.
Charles Churchill has been cutting
lumber for Perley Crawford.
Mrs. Lewis has gone to Hartford,
Conn.,, for the winter.
Mrs. II. W. Durham, who has been
quite sick, Il now better.
Mrs. Hattie Childs IL now so far re-
covered from her sickness as to be about
the house.
j. II. Durham Is also able TO be out.
The Christmas entertainment at the
church was well attended, and good
time for all.
As result OF his marriage Mr.. Law
renee was called on to provide treat at
the store, which he was quite willing TO
do.
Circle nj \. J. Abbott's last week was
on account OF bad roads.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
The Oxfurd democrat.
ION THE HILL.
DIRECTORY.

First Baptist Church Rev. A. +. Wedge, Pas
tor Preaching every sunday az II N. Sunday
school AZ Il VI. sabbath Evening Service AT 4
N. Prayer Meetings Thursday Evenings a,
80 VI.
Uaiyersalist Church; sunday School every
Sunday at II An.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01

The county commissioners have been
in session here since Wednesday, closing
up the years business. They have not
vet completed their work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01

Mrs. h. +. Metcan of Auburn spent
sunday with her brother, Rev. A. +.
Parlin, who is not expected TO live but a
short time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01

The Practitioners of Rev. Mr.. Parlin of
Gorham, y. H., who Is i'll at DIR. Hough-
tons, made him an acceptable Christ
mas gift Of sum of money.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01

OXFORD, ss,--At Court Of Probate, held u
Paris, within and for the County Of Ok
ford, on the third Tuesday Of Dec, A. d. 1891:
PHEBE X. RAND. widow OF JOHN Is.
RAND, late Of waterford, deceased, hav.
ing presented her petition for m allowance out Of
the Personal Estate Of said deceased:
OnDERKD. That the said Petitioner givo
notice 70 al persons interested, BY causing Z
successfvely In ~ oxford Democsat, printed ~
Paris, In said County, thst they may appear q .
Probate Court 70 be holden Is rss1ss In said
County. on the third Tuesday OF Jan. nexts q
any they have. agalnSk The same.
G1OHGBA. WILSON. Judge.
A tyus copy-Nleese -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01

Everett Perkins left Wednesday for
Florida where he is to be employed a. a
driver at the winter hotel The Or
mOnd.~ at Ormond-on-jhe-iialifaX.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
EAST PERU.

s. F. Irish died on the 10Th OF conges-
ton Of the lungs after weeks Illness.
His funeral will occur Saturday at I'D
O'Clock
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01

Mr.. Olin Swane, OF birmingham,
Mass, has been called to Paris 10 help
care for his brother-in-law, Mr.. Psrlin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01

The Shakespeare Club will meet next
Saturday evening az Mr.. Parks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01

There will be parish meeting of the
First Baptist Church on Thursday, Jan.
81. at O'Clock =. NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
RllMEORD CENTRE.

Miss katherine Thomas is teaching
the village school.
Geo. Lufkin is attending school at
Rents Hill.
Frank Woods has come out with a
new sleigh.
Miss Ava Hall is attending school at
Milton.
We would advise the village young
sters TO call along their bull pup when
skating. ia anticipation of another visit
from the blood thirsty young hoodlums
nom the embryo city.
The school on Red Hill closed Dec. q.
IL has been a successful term under the
instruction OF Miss Jennie Martin.
The ladies' circle met with Mrs. Susan
Dolloff Dec. 18th. quite an attendance
considering the travelling.
Mr.. Henry Farrsr aud family and Mr..
Alvie Colcord aud family spent Christ
mas with relatives In Andover.
Mrs. Grant Woods visited friends al
south Rumford last week.
Frank Goodwin is working for NJ. y.
Lufkin.
While Mr.. Keith and his son We're TAX
ing road-cart down from over his
blacksmith shop ii slipped, striking him
on top Of the head aud knocking him
down, but fortunately he escaped fur
Their injuries.
Mr.. Blodgett must have his gun In a
fireable condition next time he has a
door-ysrd call from n deer.
Christmas has passed, leaving lots of
presents and number of smiling faces.
Christmas WAS observed here by n
tree aud a fine entertainment.
Addison Lutkin is on the sick list.
Mr. l.. I. Freueh Is failing.
Mrs. +. T.. Jackson is on the sick list.
". j. kimball has bought Mrs. Mar
tina Farnum's farm.
Hiram Swain is putting in his ice.
VIM. Farnum i getting out lumber To
build a new barn.
Carl Thurston found live frog Dec.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
Opposite Elm House. EN-. SWEET, Manager.
Smiley Shoe Store;
NorvUAv. Maine.


To THE PEOPLE OF OXFORD COUNTY:
Where you find better present for anyone than
good pair Of Boots, Shoes Slippers Rubbers Arcs
We have full stock Of these goods for Men and Women
and Childen and selling them for the very lowest
possible price nice Kid Button Lace Boot for slO
button for 500; Mems slippers for s065, rs.
10O l.25 150, 1.75 and 100 full line OF womens and
Misses Slippers, also Boys and Youths in fact 1t would
be hard naming anything that you would expect to find
In frst-class Shoe Store that have got We do
not claim to sell goods for 20 cent less than our CON-
petitor but do sell the quality Of goods for less
than they be bought elsewhere These are facts
which prove by many customers from all over
Oxford County and increasing business in spite Of all
competition estifes to this fact
Come and buy your footwear Of US, we will make you
glad you We will show you goods and give
you price, II they do not suit you do not want you
to buy, but we do want you TO come and see US.
Yours truly,
SMILEY SHOE STORE,
z. N. SWEET. Manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06
AN OLD MANS CRIsEE,

TIC Stranger Whom He Murdered for
Money Was His own Son.
From the London Daily News.
The Wilma papers report shocking
drama enacted in that city few days ago.
a man who, as youth, had emigrated TO
the United States many years ago, and
there amassed a considerable fortune, re-
turned fortnight back. His appearance
was so much changed that his old neigh
bors, with one exception, failed to recognize
their youthful acquaintance. The excep-
ton was an old friend of the family, who
was leaving wilma on short absence by a
departing train just as the young man
alighted. Finding himself unrecognized
the young man spent a few days lettering
about his old haunts and picking up in
formation of his father and sister, the lat
ter very pretty girl whom her brother
had left as mere child. One evening he
went to his fathers house during the lat
ters absence. HIS sister was greatly at
tracted by the strange guest who had so
many interesting experiences to relate, and
they supped together. The brother, fegn-
ing fatigue, begged to be allowed to remain
over night, as he had something of i'm
portance to say to the girls father in the
morning.
The sister. though somewhat surprised at
the request, consented. and prepared his
sleeping apartment. On her fathers late re-
turn the girl informed him of their unex-
pected guest. and d;lated, unfortuna teIy,
on the strangers wealth. The old mans
cup.dity was aroused, and during the night
ne stole into the guests bed room and
murdered him in his sleep with an AK.
During the next day the old neighbor, now
returned, who had recognized the young
man at the railway station, came with a
number of friends to hear the news of their
enligrant relatives in the states. Where is
your SOM" he inquired of the murderer
Whose SOM" asked the latter with
~ how cot h,a
neighbor, who returned some days ago
and has made q fortune. Did he not sleep
here last n,ght?"- Suddenly the whole hor-
r-b!e truth flashed upon the unhappy faith
eI-, who rushed off to the sculIerv where his
sons BODY was hidden. He is now in
prison, but it is said his reason is shaken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06
t1lun bic Testimony.

The police officer from Swampoodle was
testifying against a prisoner charged with
drunkenness, and the lawyer was bully
Raging the witness as usual
You say" nagged the attorney, that
this man was drunk?"
Yes. SIR
How do you know he was drunk?''
81 found him fiat of his back on the road
with a quart bottle on one eide Of him and
the contents on the other
aha sneered the attorney, 80? And
what was in the bottle?"
TT was empty"
Empty, Ell? How could a man get drunk
on an empty bottle?'
There had been whisky in it. 1t was
labeled, and besides 1 could smell it,
Are you willing to swear that he drank
it?''
Yes, SIR
The attorney became very serious.
Now, Mr.. Officer" he said sternly, you
have just said you found the prisoner fiat
of his back with the bottle on one side of
him and the contents on the o,her. viii
you please explain TO the court how you
can make your statements agree?"
The officer smiled softly, as he turned to
the bench.
IF it please the court" he said. "the bot
tie was on the outside OF him and the con-
tents were on the inside of him.
Then everybody, except the attorney,
laughed, and the officer made his case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06

istering stimulants at the suggestion of her
sister, the two turned back, taking three
guides with them.
With the assistance of the remaining
guide my wife and myself continued our
ascent. Looking backward I see that the
ladies and the guides have safely reached
the glacier. l breathe a sigh of relief and
reflect over the danger attending the ex-
petition
Foolhardiness is a proper designation for
this undertaking. but then, who does not
risk his life in sport, and where would be
the charm in mountain climbing We're it
not accompanied with peril? Not a year
passes but a score Of lives are lost
in the Alps, and not year when there
is not more climbing than during the pre-
ceding year. The very necessity of carry
ing a rope is a warning of danger, and
yet, what think you of a tourist in the
Tyrol of Switzerland who does not carry
life line either across the shoulder or upon
his knapsack? When that snowy arete,
which is about two-thirds of the way up, is
reached. l realize that with a single guide
it will be impossible to cross it with my
wife &c. finding a rocky place, I leave
her and cross it alone, slipping once
or twice. but always recovering my
self in the nick of time. The sensation
is like climbing tight rope suspended high
from the ground, where it makes but little
difference on which side you lose your
balance, a fall in any event will be the
same. Having crossed this ridge of snow
and ice, l reach the last rocky WALL and
pulling myself up by means of the dangling