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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
HEBRON

Mrs. II. L. Melcher and little daughter
Alice and Miss Annie Glover Of Auburn
are at Greenwood Hill Spring for q
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. N. Marshall Of Cam.
bridge, Mass, are visiting his sister,
Mrs. Robert Glover.
Capt. Scribner and family of Brooklyn,
N. Y, are ut Prof. Sargent's.
Mrs. Persian Everett is visiting her
daughter In Berlin Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Everett are at
home for week.
Miss Grace Bumpus has been spending
q few days at Harris Hill.
Miss Lila Harden Is at home from
South Paris.
Mrs. C. C. Howe Is In Beverly, Mass,
for visit.
Rev. 8. d. Richardson has some very
flne currauts OF the cherry variety, some
Of them measuring l 7-S inches in cir
conference.
Harlie Harden cut his arm quite badly
with scythe few days ago. DR.. Dom
ham put Ia three stitches In dressing Il,
and it ID doing well.
Frank Moody ID Ia North Bridgton for
. part Of his vacation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
QOxRllRX

Carrie Cannon Is at her old home
now with her husband and parents.
Fay Weeks and wife are running
Swain 4 Reeds boarding house for q
short time.
Another installment OF rainy weather
Is hard on the hay makers.
Work is rushing at Chapmsn's. Over
twenty men are tying spool squares and
loading them into cars. A part OF the
men sleep out of doors under cloth
tent. Mr.. Chapman also has the job OF
getting off the squares at L. H. Reeds
mill, and has crew there. They board
at Jim Irish's.
Commissioner Stanley was In town
this week at his brother Franks and
took some trout from Walker brook.
John Reed Is cutting the grass on N.
T.. Taylor's farm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
GROVE MEETING.

The annual Universslist grove meet
ing will be held at Lake Anssagunti
cook, Sunday, Aug. /. Program:
l04oA.A. Opening Address,
EN Gov. Perham
Who will preside during the day.
II A.. ". sermon.
Rev c. A. Hayden Of Augusta
l3OP.M. Service Of Song.
sN0P.N. sermon.
Rev. +. L. Bolles. ID. D.. Of New York
Other prominent elergymen will be
present to assist in the services of the
day. The exercises will be interpreted
with music by the Turner qusrtette, also
duets by Messrs. Briggs and Casey OF
Livermore, and congregational singing
led by +. A. Kicker.
Trains will leave Lewiston 80 A. NJ
Auburn $3.50, stopping at Empire
Poland Spring station, Poland, Mechanic
Falls and Buckfield. Also train leaving
Mechanic Falls at 9:20 A. NJ. for the
lake, stopping at all stations.
The usual low rates of fare will b
given.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
OXFORD.

OAF Onb.
Miss ii. L. Hersey OF Boston is at DR.
A. l.. Hersey's.
Frank Chapman Of Somerville, Mass.
Ii spending few weeks here.
The officers for the ensuing quarter In
the Division Of Sons Of Temperance are
as follows:
w.P.-Carl Edwards.
w.A.-Mrs. Chas. Hanscom.
= Sc. W. Edwards.
Treas.-Geo. PARROT
L. S.-Nellie Booker.
A. X. s.-rrank Farris.
Chap.-Rev. Mr.. Marley.
Con.-.Iohn farris.
A. L Jessie Hazen.
I. s.-Sadie Booker.
u. S.-fred Smith.
i. w. P.-Samuel Eaton.
Mrs. Stevens and children OF Massa-
chusetts are visiting friends here.
Louis Robinsop's new aud valuable
buildings In windham were destroyed
by fire last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
GRAFTON.

During the heavy shower Of Monday
the 10th, the barn Of A. +. Brooks, Of
this town, WAS struck by lightning, ant
two Of his best horses were instantly
killed. A hog and one pig were also
killed. The lightning played straugt
freaks with his squeduct, bursting the
pipes an the water ran all out. Ths
barn caught fire, but they succeeded In
extinguishing the flames by dipping W
water from the puddles.
DIR. Houghton and his sister, Mis-:
Houghton, Of Barre, VT, are the guest:
Of Miss Lillian Brown.
5. p. Davis has his new barn nearly
ready for his hay.
Not many Of the farmers here have
commenced having.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
18TH REGIMENT REUNION.

The members Of 10th Maine Regimenta
association, with their friends, will hold
he annual reunion at Odd Fellow:
FLOCK, Rumford Falls, on Wednesday
md Thursday, Aug. IL and IL.
Wednesday at O'Clock p. NJ, business
meeting, when all comrades are request
I'd TO be present At : O'Clock p. NJ, q
banquent, followed by speeches.
Thursday morning at 8 O'Clock, busi-
ness meeting, IL necessary, after which
the comrades aud friends will look the
town over. HSlf-fare rates have been
secured on all railroads. Trains arrive In
Rumford Falls from Portland and Lewis
ton at III 10 A. NJ. and 4 :35 p. NJ. Trains
leave Rumford Falls for Portland and
Lewiston at s 30 A. NJ. and 2 30 z. NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
6ROWNfiElD.

Farmers are busy getting their hay
between showers.
Blueberries are quite plenty.
Mr.. John Mcdonald is building a very
nice hen house.
The public library Is open Saturday
afternoons and evenings.
Miss Warren from Baldwin is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Wondering.
Phil Boynton is working for Jay l.
Frink.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
STOW.

Mrs. Grin Barrows, who has been
visiting friends at Great Falls, returned
home Tuesday, July 20th.
The ladies' Social Circle meets at the
town hall Tuesday, July 27th.
Mrs. Worth, from Biddeford, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Lufkin.
Mr.. Walker commenced hayiug Mon
dsv.
John Eastman Is at work for Ralph
Emerson having.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
LOWELL.

LOWELL.
DR.. II. A. Russell and family have re-
turned tn their home Mt West Superior.
Within few days some fine strings OF
black bass have been taken from Upper
keazar.
II. ID. Walker Is better and able to be
around town.
Albert j. Stearns has returned to
Norway.
The Congregational Circle OF the Gen.
tire was entertained on Wednesday by
Mrs. Vileria Horr ut her home.
Mrs. Mary Fox and Annie Brown
were at Bridgton Tuesday.
Willard +. Charles and family have re-
turned to their home at Reading, Mass.
ID. II. Wiley and J. w. Howe have
sold out the stage and mail business
from Fryeburg TO North Chatham TO
Mr.. Harvey Watson.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
OICkvAle

This Is truly wet summer. The
heaviest showers Of the season passed
over this place the afternoon OF July 81.
The roads were badly washed and logs
and hay went down stream. can't tell
Just how much rain fell, but caught
over seven inches In about an hour and
half 10 an old leaky candy pail. Peru
k-water situated In Franklin is down
and the water was over the road to the
depth Of about three feet.
+. ID. Morrow took drove Of twenty
one lambs from here July 81.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

shake Into Your Shoes.
What DO the Children DRINK
State Of Maine.
Probate Notices.
Appointments % Executor.
The oxford Central Electric Railroad.
Cereal Coffee Drinkers Beware.
insolvency Notices.
2NOtioes OF Appointment Of Administrator.
Road Petition.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
PERU.

ID. W. knight and :. A. G. tchell each
have bought them new moving ma
chine.
Clinton Babb Of Livermore was visit.
Ing at c. s. Luce's last Sunday, and SO
was his brother, l.. o. Bsbb. Of Jay.
Seth Babb has gone to Livermore to
stop while with his son Clinton.
We had a powerful shower the 2lst
1t washed the roads quite badly and
carried away bridge near A. b. Walk.
er's. Ii did some damage to Howard
Turner's mill dam.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
lNNChXllIE.

Addie Holt WAS at home from Norway
over the Sabbath.
Lerorest McAllister Is at work for II.
Il. Mckeen.
Austin McAllister and son Psyson are
At work for Charles York Of Waterford.
Charles Buck went 10 Bethel wednes-
day after his daughter Fannie.
Lorin Mckeen and family are At Bart
lettborough where he Is at work for j.
Bartlett, and his family are visiting rels-
tives.
Hattie Cordwell and little daughter
went TO North Lowell TO visit old neigh
bors Tuesday.
In Albany, July 18th, TO the wife OF
Willis Plummer, q son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
WElChvlllE.

Miss Maude Stuart has new wheel.
Mr.. Earl Gilbert has gone to New
Hampshire.
Miss Blanche Leach Of Casco Is visit
ing her grandmother, Mrs. r. T. Boyn-
ton.
Miss Emma Washburn Is visited by
her niece from Kennebunkport.
Miss Belle Lunt Is improving slowly.
Mr.. Horace has returned from Poland
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
EASI WATERFORD

wilfred Hussey is working for G. A.
Miller, who has not recovered frop the
effects Of his fall. IL was NJ first sup
posed that broken rib was all the harm
he received, but the doctor now thinks
the lining Of his stomach was torn. He
docs some light work.
ID. l.. Merrill had an suction sale OF
the grass on his farm Saturday. We
understand IL was not all sold.
There Is bouutiful hsy crop this
year.
Mrs. Il. G.. Mclntire and sou Carroll
spent last week with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs, L. IL. Sawin, in Norway.
Frank Goodwin Of Lewiston visited his
sister. Mrs. 4. c. Hilton, recently.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
DENMARK.

Mr.. Fred s. Belcher aud wife, Of Law
renee, Mass, and Mrs. Geo. H. Holtharr
and daughter Of Lynn, Mass, are spend
ing q two weeks vacation with their n.
ther, Mr.. A. W. Belcher. They have
with them Mr.. and Mrs. A. Z. Barnes oil
Lawrence.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Gray are IN
South Windham for . few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Ingalls, have 10.
turned from Long Island, Portland
Harbor.
Mr.. w. L. Jones q at home on two
weeks vacation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
NORTHWEST BETHEL.

Mrs. ElvIra Hunt OF Rockland, Mass,
Is visiting her friend, Miss Amy Bean.
Geo. w. Mason has returned from the
lake region, where he has been working
for some weeks.
A very interesting meeting at the
school house was conducted by j. A.
Brown last Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown and daughter virgie are here
from Peabody, Mass, visiting Frank
Brown and family.
Mr.. V. l.. Wilson OF Dorchester, Mass,
IL stopping with his parents at this
place for while.
Brownie Stearns is at home for =
while.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
SWEDEN.

Born, In Sweden, July 22d, to the wifi
Of Wilbur ID. MoultOn, a son.
Mr.. Gideon Ellis, who was resident
of our town for many years. has now re
turned to live with his son, George.
Mrs. George Ellis is gaining 10 health
somewhat, though still confined to TIT
bed.
A very heavy thunder shower passed
over the south part OF the town las
Tuesday. Mr.. Marshall Stone had thre'
cows struck by lightning and Instant,
killed. Much damage was done In othel
places.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
WEST PERU.

Madison woOdsum and wife Of Rum
ford Falls are spending their vacation nj
his fathers, Mr.. william woodsum's.
Ina Parlin Is visiting relatives 10 this
place.
Margaret McEgan, OF Rumford Falls,
Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Albert Hall,
The heavy shower OF last Wednesday
damaged the roads 10 the town very
much. In some places where there was
n road, there now Il hole. 1t will cost
quite \ sum to a them.
This Is quite poor hay weather and
farmers are quite discouraged. Hope
We shall have better weather soon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
NORTH PARIS.


There was an Ice cream festival with
exercises at the NJ. +. church here July
IL, In the evening. The Ice cream was
good, also the exercises, particularly a
song by the Misses Leila and Alma
Chase and one by Miss Sadie Childs, also
the singing by the choir WAS excellent
S25 was received.
Rev. II. A. Roberts preached grange
sermon for West Paris Grange at the
Baptist church last Sunday. The
church Was well filed, there being quite
q good company OF Patrons present.
Mrs. Eta Graves with her children |:
occupying her cottage here. She came
u week or more ago.
Rev. ID. b. Dow IA visiting his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. b. X. Dow.
George Chase has bad sore on oil
over his eye.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
SINGLE COPIES.

Single Copies of the Democrat are four cents
each. They win DC mailed on receipt Of price by
the publishers or for the convenience Of patrons
single copies OF Of each issue have been placed on
sale az the following places In the County:
south PAria. Ssurtcvant's Drug Store.
ShurtleTs Drug Store.
Norway, Moves Drug Store
stones Drug store.
Buckheld. Alfred Cole. Postmaster.
tryeburG. At. Lewis, Insurance once
Paris Hill. M. 1. Mellen. Post ofice-
Brysnt's Pond. II. j. Libby, Post once
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
EAST aRQMNElElp.

The Congregational Circle met with
Mrs. Z. E. Rounds Wednesday after
noon and elected the following officers
Mrs. Clinton Warren. President.
Mrs. John Hodsdon, Vice President.
Mrs G n. Sanborn, Secretary and Treasurer
Mrs. Z. A. G. Ssickney, Mrs. &. ID. Fessenden
Mrs. Z. 4. Rounds. Committee on Work.
Mrs. Drusilla Chapman, OF Worcester,
Mass, who has visited her mother In
this place, returned home this week.
Mrs. Mary Elder, Of East Boston, 10
visiting her sister. Mrs. w. II. Stickney.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27

One agricultural society in the state ia
said TO be negotiating with John l.. Sui
livsn and Little Egypt" of Sherry's-
Observation-Disclosures notoriety,
rs attractions for its coming fair. II
both these attractions can be secured,
perhaps the society can afford to snap its
fingers at the state stipend, a., indeed, IL
has already done in previous years
Nevertheless, the fair which refuses 10
cater 10 the lowest elements in human
nature will come out best in the long
run.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27

Rev. +. A. Hoyt OF Dover, n. H., will
preach In the Universalist church at
Rumford Point Aug. l and s at 3 p. NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27

An exchange remarks that "Dover
BARRIERS do not observe the third com
mandment, and the good citizens are
trying 70 bring about crusade against
sunday shsves." Very likely, but why
should the two facts Of the BARRIERS
profanity and the zeal OF the citizens for
sunday observance be Jumped into one
sentences
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
HERE AND THERE.

A contemporary remarks that 1.-THE
gentle kline is not always so gentle" etc.
Perhaps the gentle kline isn't, but the
gentle oxen is.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27

Indications are that the newly discov-
cred gold fields on the klondike in the
northern part of the American continent
are so rich that California is hardly
worthy to be mentioned in the same
breath. But while the California dig
gings were in climate where work
could be carried on with comfort
throughout the year. the newly discov-
cred diggiDgs are under the Arctic Circle,
where the ground Is frozen hard eight
months OF the year, and the temperature
frequently gets downt 20 Coz or more be-
low zero. IL is q Journey Of several
thousand miles, but as far as that is con-
cerned, il is probably no worse journey
than was the California journey in 10 /;
and In the present age Of the world, IL is
safe 10 say that the demand for trans
portation facilities will be promptly met.
The state assessors report that the
taxable wealth of the state has increased
million and half during the past year.
A million and half isn't great deal,
but IL is enough 10 indicate healthy
growth. Better small potato than a
big mushroom.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27

This last mentioned case is about As
bad sample Of the disagreement OF ex-
perts as was ever illustrated In this sec
ton Of the country, snd'every new devel-
opment makes il more complicated.
Wouldn't il be lust nuts" for Judge
Walton il he could sit on the bench and
have all those physicians and veteri-
naries give their testimony-andt then ex-
press himself on the subject Of expert
testimony:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
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NOTICES.

NOTICES.
To all persons interested In either OF the Estates
hereinafter named
~ m Insolvency Court. held at Paris, In and
for the County Of oxford. on the alst day OF
July. In the year Of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety seven. The following
matter having been presented for the action
thercupon hereinafter indicated. Il IL hereby
ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given To all persons in
terested. by causing q copy Of this order 20 be
published three weeks successfully In the Ok.
ford Democrats newspaper published at South
Paris. In said County. that they may appear nc an
Insolvency Court n be held ut said Paris, on the
18th day OF August, A. ID. lsg7. at Of the
clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they see cause.
FULLER 4 STAPLES. insolvept debtors, OF
Canton. First account presented for allowance
by John r. swasey, assignee.
JAMES s. LANE, insolvent debtor. OF Bethel
second meeting Of creditors appointed By NIL
ton Penlcy. assignee, with the approval OF the
Judge.
FRANK II. BUBIER. insolyent debtor, OF
Paris. Second meeting OF creditors appointed
by James 5. Wright, assignee, with approval OF
the Judge.
SEWARD S. sTEARNS, Judge OF said Court.
ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27

Things would be little dull in Maine
lust now, II IL wasn't for the contest over
the guides registration law and that
Bluehill tuberculosis or-not-tuberculosis
case.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27

Andree, the Swedish seronaut, has
started from Spi,zbergen with his bal
loon, for the north pole. The chances
are perhaps one in hundred that he
will ever be heard from again, while the
ninety-nine chances are that he and his
two companions have already met their
fate somewhere in the UNEMPLOYED Arctic
region.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-27
SAMUEL RICHARDS, REF, D
South Paris, Me.
STATE OF MAINE.
PUBLIC NOTICE.

In conformity with the provisions Of Chapter
one hundred and four OF the Public Laws OIL
eighteen hundred and ninety 1--WE, and upon the
petition OF five or more citzens OF the state, am
deeming Il for The best interest OF the state the
Commissioners OF Inland Fisheries and Game.
After duo notice 10 all persons Interested In the
subject matter Of said petition, and public hear
ing thereon In the locality 70 be affected. ara
,iecming it necessary and proper for the protcc.
tion and preservation OF the Inland fish OF the
st,tc, hereby adopt the following recdful Rules
and Regulations relating 10 the times and Piares
In which and the circumstances under which In
land hsh may be taken In the waters Of Rapii
River from the swing bridge, 30 called, at the
Oxfori Club TO Lake Umbagog.-said River
being in the town OF Upton and piaotstion OF
Magaiioway, In oxford County.
RULES AND REGULAT1ONS.
Section I. IL shall he unlawful 20 take. catch
XIII or destroy any nsh OF any kind. In Rapid
River, from the swing bridge, 30 called. at the
Oxford Club to Lake umbagog. for q term OF
four years from July ssh A. u. lss.. That
portion OF Rapid River hereby closed being 10
the town Of Upton and Magalloway Plantation
In the County OF Oxford.
Dated this fifteenth day OF July. A. u. ls91.
LEROYT CARLETON Commissioners
HENRY u. STANLEY, Of lnland
CHAs. v. OAK, Fisheries AMI "ame
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-09-24


Hon. John Davis, ex-member of congress
from Kansas, sends us the following communl-
cation in relation to the question OF whether
under the law as it now stands the mlnts OF the
United States are open to the free coinage OF
silver of I6 to I on private account:
EDITOR Journal: The communication OF
Mr. Cook, in the Nonconformist of the ed,
convinces me that he is not familiar with the
origin of the coinage law of 1884, before 1t
was 'doctored." This is not said i'll any OF
fensive sense, nor have intended at any time
to accuse him of "fasiyng." The very best
men make mistakes, and none can safely boast
of infallibiity My object is truth more than
victory. suppose that Mr.. Cook was quoting
from the law of 1874, because he attached SO
much Importance to section 15-a section that
never had any lawful right in the statue-books
till placed there by the act of 1874. IT | have
done Mr.. Cook wrong, it unintentional,
and l beg his pardon
PRELIMINARY HISTORY
On the invitation of Napoleon H., emperor
of France, a monetary conference was held at
Paris in the summer of 1867. Senator John
Sherman YVES in Paris at the time. He also
visited London, and returned home strongly in
favor of single monetary standard, "eXclus-
lively of gold"
In January, 1868, this same John Sherman,
beiro chairman of the senate finance commit
tee, brought in GA bill in relation to the coin
aqe of gold and silver" In June, OF the same
wear (1S6S), his committee reported in favor OF
the bill, and John made speech in favor OF 1t.
Rut. as the silver dollar was tv be discontinued
nv that bill, the matter went to sleep without
the people hearing of it. (See Sherman's
speeches and reports, page 1922
NEXT ATTEMPT.
second attempt to demoretize silver in this
country was made i'll April, 1870. bill, said
to have been prepared in the treasury depart
ment, in Washington, was presented by the
COMMITTEE on finance. Mr.. Sherman advocated
its massage. 1t had an innocent title, as II
merely intending revision of the laws relative
to mining, assay officers and coinage OF the
limited States 1t was also presented III the
house, and much time was spent over the mat
fer. This bill of 1870 was printed, discussed,
amended and reprinted; then, again taken up,
and again discussed, amended, printed and
considered. By that time it had been too much
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-09-24
An Ode to the Kansas SunfloWer,

Oh, Sun6ower! The queen of all flowers,
No other with you can compare,
The roadside and fields are made golden
Because of their presence there.
Above all the weeds that surround you
You raise to the sun your bright head,
Embroidering beautiful landscapes
Your absence would leave brown and dead.
Oh, queen of the September morning.
You watch for the first ray of sun,
And salute the bright orb as it travels
Till the bright day of Autumn is done.
Tho sickles may slay in the pasture
And the plowman destroy in the field,
Yet, still will the corners and by-ways
The seed for the future years yield.
Then, SunAower, peep over the fences
And cover the hillsides with gold,
And out of the corn6elds, if tempted,
Again take thy claim of as old.
Salute, too, and nod to the stranger,
Who travels the dusty highway,
He'll worship the sun-crown you're wearing
And love you for brightning his way.
So, Suniower, grow tall in the meadow
And spread to the breezes yo1r arms,
No matter if some do moest you
And try to destroy on the farms,
Let thy stalk all the season still gather
The sunEeams that come dancing by,
And then in September unfold them
To dazzle with splendor the eye.
ED BLAIR in Kansas Standard
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-09-24

YES; dollar busfel is pretty good price
for wheat, but it is none too high. Under
proper conditions, with no faniines in foreipu
countries, wheat should never bring less than
dollar, and, with famines abroad, it should
never bring less than two dollars. Any sensi-
BILE person knows this. If every person who is
willing to work had employment, at fair wages.
wheat would never drop below the dollar mark.