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The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-02-29
CAUGHT A FOX ASLEEP.
Reynara Had TO Pay Dearly for Hin Lack
Of Vigilance.

k9yno10 Ao0 20 ray Dearly ZOE nm LACK
Of Vigilance.
It is an old saying of hunters among
the Connecticut hills that q weasel is
caught mapping never, and . red fox
seldom. Fox Hunter Jim Smith, Of
Rockville, however, had the rare expert
ence not long ego, while tracking full
grown fox ''sleeping sound a. q log, : as
Smith said, in an angle OF a rail fence
in . patch of half cleared, breezy pas
ture land.
The hunter had just emerged from
the forest and was striding down the
sloping field along winding, grassy
paths between clnmps Of bayberry
bushes, when glancing well ahead he
di1nIy espied . tawny, curled-up figure
on the ground. motionless and SEEM
ingly lifeless. A slight wind now and
then ruf8ed the red hair Of the sleeper
Jim could see that from his stand, 20
rods away-otherwise novice might
well have mistaken it for an unrooted
and dead young juniper bush. But the
sportsman's practiced eye readily as
sured him that the form was that Of q
fox, "but," he reasoned with himself,
'.he's dead, sure enough; dead as q
tick" Very cautiously and silently.
however, with trailing gun, he stole
along toward the sleeping hssuty until
he was less than 30 feet away from its
grsasy couch N the fence angle, and
there be Salted and studied hi4ga1ne.
Poor Reynard, evidently overcome
By his exertions in q tedious nocturnal
raid on some distant hen roost, had
dropped down on tho ground, not tar
from his lair, for = 40-wink nap, and
Vas slesping a. sereneiy a. house
dog sleeping Oh his dinner on his vel
vet cushion. Itseemed much like butch
cry to dDspatch him in his sleep, but,
then, foxes are altogether too plenta-
full and destructive in eastern Connecti-
cut to challenge magnanimity on the
part Of farmers and sportsmen. Mr..
smith clapped his piece TO his shoulder
bang! and Reynard was dead.
He was nm old, tough, wiry, lean and
handsome dog fox, very heavy, weigh
ing about II pounds. Scattered all
about the short grass hear his napping
place was about half . peck Of Ply
mouth Rock hen featherA allowing
,,l@mly why Reyperd had yielded 70 the
}nchnation to open-air &lu,nbef. IA
had gorged himself BY the wayside.
and 70 paid the penalty. The fox vas
such 4 remarkably hne one, with snch
! heavy flowing brush, that Ji1n 6naith
r.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-02-29
BEFORE SHE SWALLOWS.
Russia Always Masticates tho Territog,
Before Gulping It Down.

Russia Always Masticates tho Territory
Before Gulping It Down.
Natnralists tell us that the beacon
strictor, when preparing itssvictim for
food, breaks the bones and kneads the
hard substances into pulp before swal-
lowing the delicacy. An analogous
process is that pursued by Russia to-
ward her southern neighbors in the
far east. When the process has gone
on long enough, when everything that
is firm and strong has been carefully
obliterated by judicious treatment and
when the right opportunity occurs, the
gu;p is made.
For years Corea has been subjected
to this emasculating policy and be-
fore the war she had reached that
stage when she had become q fit and
proper subject for passing into the
nav of her northern neighbor. The
design OF Russia had long been patent
to all onlookers. The Chinese were
well aware Of it and were doing all they
could in their childish way to prevent
its consummation. But China was not
the only country which watched with
apprehension the action Of Russia in
the Hermit kingdom. Japan had seen
all along, far more clearly than China,
the danger that loomed in the distance
if Rpssia's policy should be crowned
with success. She determined, there
fore, to take the matter into her own
hands so soon as China had declared
her unwillingness to support the re-
fornls necessary to give strength and
vitality to Corea.
It was against Russia, therefore, that
the war was more Immediately direct
ed, though China through her fabby
action wss called upon to bear the
brunt Of the attack, and it may well
Ee imagined with what anxiety the
somewhat unexpected course of the
contest was watched by the real enc
mics of Japan at Peking. Asfthe Chi
nese armies were vanquished in the
field and their ships were sunk at sea
the fear Of the formation Of q Japan
powerful enough to check Ruasia's on
ward course began to weigh heavily
IN the spirits Of her diplomatists. But,
fortunately for the interests OF Russia,
the cars representative 1t the court of
Picking. Count Cassini, h an eminently
astute and far-seeing onclal, and when
the supreme criais Of the war was
reached, when the enemy was within
measurable distance Of Peking and
when tho aged statesman, Ii Hung
Chang, was about 70 leave for japan
- imperial envoy to conclude = peace,
the Russian minister doubtless felt that
. crpwning effort should - made To-
prevent the elislr o1politicAl LIE f1pm:
penetrating INTO either Cprea or Chipq-
Nation@l Rsview.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-02-29
PROTECTING THE HORSE.

TAo 1EoeAoa Il vague h Kanano II the
Eafly Dey&
III one will stop to consider. said
Henry. T., Croker, Of the equine show.
ut win be recalled that the horse has
always been accorded more protection
than any other animal known in the
history Of America. A person who
stole horse in early days was banged
for it, Al his value to civili1atio1 was
above price.
II think the funniest story ever
heard touching on the horse was told
mo by an old minister who went out
ON the plains Of Nebraska to establish
few missions among the Indians, aad
settlers. It appears that after he had
l,cen in the state 4 few weeks he was
waited upon by q long, gounx fcaaow
who wanted to know IL the Gospel lead
er wanted to join the Brownsville
Horsethief club. He was little sur
prised at the suggestion at first, but
upon being informed that the objects
ot the club were not exactly what the
title suggested and that it was an or
ganization for the purpose Of protect
ing members horses from thieves con-
cluded to join and put UP his dvesdol-
lars admission fee. In q few days he
received notification that there would
be . meeting of the club at a place
named and that his presence was
wanted.
"He was on hand, and a. he was the
last one to enter the door was closed
behind him and locked. The president
of the club banged his fist on the desk
and rising said: Members OF the
Horsethief club, 81 Barton's brown
i;sre has been stolen. thereby appoint
Jack Thomas and Jim Bowers to go on
the trail and report next Saturday.
The meetin' is hereby adjourned"
with as little ceremony as it was
opened the meeting broke up and the
members departed without further
comment. The minister was prone to
make inquiries regarding the method
of dealing with the issue before the
house, but received no satisfactory in
formation. On the morning of the fol
lowing Saturday he was notified to be
present again and complied. Arrivinq
at the meeting place he found the sam
men there again. Jack Thomas an
Jim Bowers were there also, havine
come back the night before. Again the
president put his fist on the table with
bang and called the meeting to order
with: We are now ready to hear the
report Of the committee of two.' Bow
ers got up, threw cud of tobacco be-
hind him and answered: We met the
horsethieves two miles this side of the
Kansas line, all of which Is respective
ly submitted The meeting is ,ad-
jonrned,' howled the president with an
other smash at the desk, and the MEM
bers fled out perfectly contented.
s'The minister this time was thunder
struck. Did Mr.. Barton get his horse
tack?' he asked.
Certainly responded . big fellow.
"'Well, what did they do with the
thieves?'
"Nothin'.'
"'can it be possible that they will not
be brought to Justice7
"'Oh, that'u be all right, parson.'
Well, what did the committee OF
two do after they came up with the
offenders?"
LEFT 'em where they fell. for the
coyotes
This, gentlemen" concluded Mr..
Croker, shows how the horse used to
stand in early days."--N. Y. Tribune.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-02-29
a CALF in THE ROAD.

tts Disastrous Eject Upon . Coasting
WheeawonHan.
A calf. q bicycle and the young lady
were the principal actors in little
comedy q few days since, the scene Of
which was laid in the vicinity Of New
York Mills.
The young lady and the wheel were
bowling merrily along. one afternoon
when they came to the top of = hill.
which offered fine opportunity for \
coast. Accordingly, the young lady's
feet went up on the rests and the wheel
started for an untrammeled cruise
down the incline. The coast was clear
with the exception Of . calf standing
inohensively in the road about half
way down the hill.
Had 1t been q mouse, In all proba,
bility the fair cycli4t would have at
once dismounted and gone around by
another route OF stopped into some
house for assistance, but being only
harmless calf that would in all proba-
bi1ity make room at once ct the APP
rroach Of the young lady and her wheel
The latter kept steadily On.
The calf, however, apparently had
different viewa concerning the right Of
way and calmly stood hia ground sThe
wheel had now gained quite an i1nretaa,
and despite the frantic efforts o1 It's
rider It struck the astonished calf with
Z vim, and ii some tinaccounta able man
ner the young lady brought up ON her
hsAds and knees, with her head be-
tween t1nn tsAlfan hind lAnra Thu was
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-12-17

When two gentlemen arr introduced \
bow is sufficient.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-12-17

copy o. the treaty is officially laid be-
fore this senate for its consideration
Treaties are regarded as secrets Of
great Importance, and they are only
considered by the senate in secret ses.
sion. 1t requires two-thirds of the SEN
ate to ratify treaty. When any treaty
receives the approval of two-th;rds OF
the senate,the secretary of the senate Sc
certify informs the secretary of safe,
and then the president of the United
States atfixes his signature to both
copies Of the treaty, and the foreign
minister secures the signature of his
royal master TO each copy. Then the
treaty is complete and Of full force, and
it becomes the duty Of the chief ex,
ecutive of each country to make procla'
nation Of the fact TO the world. This is
sometimes done by private correspond
ence, but usually by public proclama
ton.
A treaty between two great nations is
solemn obligation, and therefore a
great deal of time Is taken in giving
consideration TO all of the points under
discussion. Concessions made to-day
may prove embarrassing so or 100 years
hence. Therefore diplomats must dip
into the future far as human eye can
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-12-17

What was the final outcome of the
Canton "Window Miracle?" Readers
Of the Republic remember that about
four years ago the Catholics of Mime
sofa and Iowa, and, in fact, of the whole
United States, were more or less ex-
cited over the alleged miracle. 1t APP
pears that at Canton, a little town in
southern Minnesota, picture was dis
covered in pane of glass in the Catho-
lie church. The faithful claim to be
able to see two of the shadowy images,
one of woman and the other of child.
which appeared to them to re-
yemble the Virgin and the child. The
freak caused much excitement fer
awhile, but the interest finally waned
without the wonder being explained,
as far as we know. st. Louis Republic.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-12-17
SEAL OF THE UNITED STATES.

both nations use the same language.
The court language of majority of
the nations of the civilized world is
French, even autocratic Russia conced.
ing the universally of the use of that
language in the diplomatic world.
A border of red lines carefully drawn
surrounds the writing of the treaty.
and the pages of the original copies are
bound together at the back with a silk
ribbon representing the national colors.
The silk ribbon which binds the copy
retained by the United States bears the
red, white and blue colors of our ma
tional emblem.
Then comes the forma!ity of signing
the treaty. The secretary of state signs
his name directly beneath the two col
umns, and the foreign minister. signs
his name directly beneath the signature
of the secretary of state, and this copy
of the treaty IS filed in the archives of
the department of state. But the copy
which is to be sent abroad is first
signed by the foreign minister, and the
secretary of state affixes his signature
beneath. The great seal of the United
States is affixed to each copy, and the
great seal of the foreign power is also
placed upon the deed. Then the treaty
is complete, SO far as the executive
branch of the government is concerned
but in this country and in limited
monarchies the consent Of the legis.
lativee branch of the government must
be obtained. Russia, however, com.
pletes her part of the treaty in all cases
when her minister aifixes his signature
In this country it is the duty Of the
secretary Of state to formally notify
the senate OF the proposed treaty, and Z
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-12-17
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS.
Treaties Made by Uncle Sam with
Foreign Countries.
The Negotiations Preceding the Rough
Draft Are CeremoniOus and Long,
Winded, Very Often Consum-
ing Many Years.
1Special WASHINGTON Letter

The newspapers have been filled with
speculations and inquiries concerning
the treaty obligations existing between
the way of the recognition of the bel
ligerent rights of the insurgents. I'm
doubtedly the majority of our people
have earnestly sympathized with the
patriots there, and have desired this
government to interfere in the interest
of humanity and of patriotism.
President Cleveland has strictly OBJ
cases, and mas also complied with the
! treaty agreements between the two
countries. According to the comfy OF
nations this country could not inter-
fere in Cuban affairs without ample
provocation, because the other civilized
nations of the world might have some
thing to say on the subject. The pow
and it is to the interest of every nation
to prevent the extension of arbitrary
power. Upon this principle the Monroe
doctrine is based. No power in Europe
shall extend its possessions upon the
American continent without the con-
sent of the United States.
Treaties are necessities of modern
civilization. When an occasion arises
which requires an agreement between
the United States and any foreign
power, the minister or ambassador rep
resenting that nation at Washington
confers with our secretary of state,
under orders and directions from his
government. Immediately thereafter
letters are exchanged between the
diplomatic representatives OF the two
governments, and everything is made n
matter of record. Moreover, according
to diplomatic usage no typewriting or
printing is allowed, but all of the cor
respondence is carried on with pen and
ink.
After full correspondence, and com
plete understanding. the foreign min
lister or ambassador calls upon the seq
retary of state, and they two frame an
agreement which shall cover all of the
points in controversy. This is called a
rough draft, and copy of it is sent to
the foreign country. Nothing is done
until the rough draft is returned; and
usually it contains amendments or
| suggestions from the foreign govern
ment. If the secretary OF state does
not agree to the proposed amendments,
the fact is communicated by mail; and
this matter of treaty correspondence
may 60 on for years before final agree
ment is reached. But usually within q
few months agreements are reached
and then the formal treaty is written.
There are always two copies of the
treaty, one for this government, and
one for the foreign government. The
copy retained by the United States con
tains the treaty in double columns, the
first column being in English, and tn
parallel column in the court language
of the foreign power. A treaty between
the United States and Great Britain i!
written in only one column. because
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-12-17
1t Would Attract Attention.

What would you advise me to wear
this winter to attract attention p asked
On elderly spinster whose cheeks car
ried an extra quantity of rouge. -
";Tell," said her dressmaker, "you
might try the sign: Fresh Pafnt.'"-
Harlem Life '. r&tAaAt-@5a a
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-12-17
Pertinent,

Anarchist-The land should be az
free az the water.
Goldby-Perhaps; but would you use
1t any more than YOU do the Water?~
". J, Truth.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-12-17
FRANCES wheat Yield.

The yield of wheat in France, owing
to the carful cultivation of the soil and
the large quantities of guiana and other
fertilizers employed, is II bushels per
acre.-Chicago Tribune. f- assA1s K
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-12-17

FAITH is letting down our nets into the
let knowing what we sha.i take,-Fahey.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-03

Silver has been secretly demonetized
In our country for the enrichment OF our
great moneyed classes, instigated by
other moneyed men across the water.
England has been hugging herself over
the fact that she has Of late bought the
products of the American farm cheaper
than ever before.
The prices have not been remunerative
to the farmer, and the aggregates sum
up some twenty million dollars less than
they should have done, impoverishing
our farmers, and leaving the balance Of
trade against us, and that balance has to
he paid in gold. Why should we do the
thing that our deadly financial enemy
wants US to do:
Now these are our relations with Eng
land-what about that small cloud over
there toward Japan? She Is silver US
ing country, and with her fifty-cent sill
yer dollar she can come into the United
States markets and get 100 cents for
what she manufactures on fifty-ceDt sill
yer dollars. Already that enterprising
people Is offering to lay down In San
Francisco bicycles at sl2 each-such as
retail In this gold standard country fol
slO0-and hundreds of other manufact-
ured articles &C similar cut rates.
What is the honest gold-dollar-east GO
ing TO do about this matter: Put on a
bigger tariff: Il the west and south to
say "tariff, tariff" forever, amid their
perishing industries and 'honest money
legislation?
With Japan coming TO our western
frontier with SIP bicycles and other
thugs to match, what think you will be
the price Of the products raised by
the Oxford County, Maine, farmer:
Sincerely yours,
q. HOWARD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-03
The END OF COURT.

Our court record last week closed
Monday noon. In the afternoon Chsrles
f.. Beals was brought In TO answer 10 an
indictment for the larceny OF trunk nj
Rumford Falls. County Attorney Smith
stated to the court that one Of the prin-
cipal witnesses for the state could not
be found, and under the circumstances
he was Obliged 10 move that the indict-
ment be mol pressed. This was accord
inyly done. and the prisoner was dis
charged, but was Immediately re-arrested
and committed TO Jail on the charge OF
single sale of liquor.
One Jury was discharged Monday after
noon, the other Tuesday morning.
Rosa T.. Richardson was granted d.
yorce from Eugene 4. Richardson. and
Mary f. McGowan Of Sumner from viii
liam S. MCGOWAN. The allegation In
both these cases was cruel and abusive
treatment.
Court adjourned finally Tuesday after
noon, having been In session thirteen
days, during which time there were four
jury trials, with verdict for the plant
in in each. In criminal matters, one was
sentenced to state prison for larceny,
and several Jail sentences have been Inn
posed for various offences. Over 5000
has been paid in fines, which Is large
amount for Oxford County.
Several cases have been continued FOR
trial at the May term, and II they should
all be tried then, it win be an important
term Of court.
The case Of George p. Whitney OF
Oxford VS.. the Grand Trunk Railway
Co., for personal damages resulting
from the collision at Yarmouth some
year or more ago, has been settled. The
defendant company paid quite sum
but the figures are not given. Judge
Wilson was attorney for the plaintiff,
| and A. A. Strout for the defendant.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-03
PARIS TOWN MEETING.

Paris town meeting was called 70
order Monday morning by Town CLERK
Wheeler. James 5. Wright was CHOSEN
moderator, and the meeting then aa-
iourned for one week. By that time the
voters win probably be able to get there
Bv that time, too, we shall know some
thing about how deep in our pockets we
have got to go to provide for the repair
of roads and bridges.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-03
Farm for Sale.

The Phrtridgc place. 80 called. two miles from
| Paris Hlll. 20 60 ~ acres Of ,illage. and good
well alcrci pasture sufficient Ia keep twenty
to thirtt heal OF stock. Bountful supply oi
nature berries OF al kinds Large buildings on
which sfoo has been laid out In repairs during
the past year. WIN lie soli ths season Ia settle
an csiatt. For futbcr Information apply To
E.F. STONE, Administrator.
southParis March l. lssG
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-03
FARM FOR SALE.

In order ~ be nearer my business, offer foi
sale my farm on the Paris Hill road. (the Cufh
man place., containing 80 acres. moro or less
About three fourths ola mile from South PAil
Post ONCE. Well waterod. Buildings In good
repair. Quantity Of young fruit trees.
WALTER w. FARRAR,
South Paris. Maino.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-03

Percy III. Richardson Of Portland has
been appointed member OF the road im.
movement committee of the League OF
American wheelmen. Mr.. Richardson
NAV be relied upon to do some gooo
work In the cause Of better roads.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-03

ADMINISTRATIONS SALE.

A larte grey shawl, near the park nj sOntl
Paris rhe finder will he suitably rewarded By
leaving n. the Democrat Office.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-03

Pursub nt ~ a license from the Honorable Judge
OF Prohltr. shall sell by public auction on the
prrmi-et in Buck1cid, on SATURDAY, April T. l-.-i
at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon, the homestead farm
% the latte AlonEo y. Record, together with all
the persbn property Including household fur.
nturc, LAY, farming tools. etr.
THOMAS ;. BRIDGHAM, Admr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-03

Fairfield Farrar has twenty-eight hens
from which, during the month of JAN
uary, he sold 81 80 worth of eggs, be-
sides what the family used at home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-03

OF IL, all sorts, followed by severe coughs, coils
and distress of the lungs-be prepared for q
dangerous illness toward the last Of the weei
but Q few doses of Adamson's Botanic Cough
Balsam will dispel all bad feeling.