davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08
ALASKA,

Military exploring parties have been in
the Held jUrins the past SvsScn and their
reports vii, ~ transmitted l" Consr,SS as
soon As reviewed That country is vast
one and the developments that are con-
StautlY hViuS made show that IL has Svva,
possibilities in StOra for il. Its mining in
duStrivS Will IN the near iOtUrc vall 10 that
Territory u large number II people, and
those who 50 there Will need some power
TO control ana u protest them TIL" de-
partment hsVS euG10VOrCj - nly,t this nee
ny Statsnnins troops ~ 81, Michaels and
also ut several points along the Yukon,
Troops wvrss sent there in September,
1897. SomC IT them were relieved this Year
and others sent in their places with ample
supplies for them UnIn the opening III
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01

here on q fcoting Of social equality that
cannot possibly be maintained when
they go home. +"
"The boys arr devoted to each other +"
"Now-yes. perhaps" !"
Lawyer Seephar il b address the
boys on the subject of those robberies
when the exercises are over. Itold Hen
riette to wave her handkerchief as soon
as he took the stand. don't care to go
inside before.
Nor /. I confess one does tire Of
the dear boys when one has been listen
ing to them straight along for 10 un-
changing years "
In due season o white handkerchief
fiuttered briefly in one Of the open win
dows Mrs Fitzwilliams spread pink
mosquito bar carefully over the lemon
ade barrel and Mrs Maginnis secured
the cold tongue "a, ,ainst the possible dep
relations of flies and spiders. Then
they were ready for the church.
Keep your eye on that Martin boy,
Nell, whiie old Seephar is scoring the
boys, and | will too. We will compare
notes afterward. "
With this understanding the amateur
detectives separated, each passing by
different aisle well up toward the by.
drangeas and the sunfowers that Were
making brilliant halo about Counsel.
or Seephar's sternly intellectual face.
Each seated herself where she could
get an unobstructed view of the valedic-
torian's face. He was seated ON the
front form. this overseer's son. who, by
right Of his plebeian extraction and So
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01
NEW YORK JUSTICE.

A City In Which . Rival Il Not Held In
Great Esteem.
As is generally known, it is q pun
ishable offense in the state of New York
for any person to attempt to take his
life, although it is not SO il the attempt
be successful-which makes self murder
somewhat different legally from the
other kind. AS is also very generally
known, New York, individually and
collectively, is disposed to forever point
the finger Of scorn at her large and
growing neighbor, Philadelphia.
Not long ago prisoner was before q
New York Judge charged with attempt.
ed suicide. and the judge. being man
who lived on Easy street, where it was
sunny in winter and shady in summer.
frowned fiercely on the culprit because
he couldn't understand how any man
would want to quit this life until he
was forced to do SO.
Your honor" pleaded the culprit.
looking into the frowning face of JUS
tice, there were mitigating circum-
stances.
The Judge frowned more fiercely ut
the thought Of offering an excuse for
such crime and said nothing.
"But there were, your honor, insist.
ed the prisoner. "The FIRM am work
ing for informed me last Saturday night
that i would have to 60 to Philadelphia
to live, as they were compelled to make
change
The judges entire demeanor under
went rapid transformation.
"Great goodness!" he exclaimed in q
Mortified tcne. "The prisoner is acquit-
ted and the clerk will please make out
. warrant for the arrest Of the firm for
assault with intent to kill. Wa sshing.
ton Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01
A War Relic.

George NJ Millington, "a veteran OF
the Seventeenth regiment, while visit
ing his brother. the Rev Richard Mil
lington, at Coonrod, found among the
latter's war relics poster printed on
cloth calling for recruits for the Seven
teenth Michigan infantry. The poster
reads as follows: Seventeenth regl-
ment, Michigan infantry. One hundr,d
dollars bounty! First month pay N
advance Rendezvous, Detroit barracks
Fifty recruits wanted to fill up a ccl-
pany in the new regiment, tO serve =
three years OF during the war, unless
sooner discharged. Recruits Will receive
$l3 per month, with board, clUthiDG
and medical attendance, to commence
from the day Of enlistment, and boun-
ty Of 800. Apply to Alfred Abeel, first
lieutenant Seventeenth Michigan in
fantry Recruiting Office opposite Rath
bun House. The poster also bears the
picture Of al eagle, with spread winss,
bearing in its mouth streamer on
which are the words, Michigan true
to the Union The Rev. Mr.. Milling
ton gave the poster TO his brother, and
the latter prizes it very highly. Rome
Sentinel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01
NUMBER 8.

door Adrien Strong had risen with the
crowd ard s.r tched his long legs delib-
erately. St-ong Martin alone remained
seated.
after all, the mystery is as great
mystery as ii was before old Seephar's
flow of oratory" Adrien said, with
light laugh, laying his hand on Strong's
shoulder "The only effect it has pro-
duced ON me is TO render me ferociously
hungry. Going out u dinner. Strong?"
ID dinner! No.
He was on his feet now, looking
slightly down into the delicate, boyish
face before him.
''Is that all that Lawyer Seephar's
speech has done for you, Adrien: Made
you hungry
"All. Positively all. This whole in.
fernal row il disgusting. II gcntlcmen's
sons are 10 be harangucd like field
hands, the college doors had much bet
ter bc closed
\ soft fiusb had come into hi cheeks.
his eyes-no longer resting On StTongs
face. but lusi,d in search for ole par
ticular girl : hat among the many Hut
tering within range Of his vision-burn-
ed angrily.
"Of course one Of the negroes l. the
guilty party.
He turned toward the door abruptly,
then stopped as abruptly tO say:
Don't make yourself conspicuous.
Strong There are score or two II
fools here today resolved upon deciding
who the guilty man j. Don give them
a peg To hang their imbecility On
The rustling II woren's garments.
the sound of hurrying feet stopped alb
ruptly at the church door The grassy
yard absorbed every sound The June
Aephyrs. astray from the rip, ming fields
II corn. disported themselves among
he cedar wisps Of the ladder Of learning
and PLAYED about the moody brow of
the oversaers son.
He was the solitary occupant II the
silent old red brick church.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01
rwo Fine B~a.ts That Had slaves to Wait
on Them.

Two Fine Beasts That Had slaves To Wait
on Them.
It was our good fortune 90 be present
at an important meeting Of the khed-
dab at Cbila, on the banks Of the
Ganges, where the Nepalese government
bad sent down their magnificent troop
Of tame elephants for the chase Of Wild
ones. They were about 100 IN number
magnificent, noble creatures, writes a
contributor to the Boston Journal.
The two finest among them We're the
"kings" Of the troop and were called
Bijli Prasad and Marian Gaj Prasad
Bill Prasad, which means lord II
lightning, was such grand fellow!
The width Of his brows was 80 great
that he could not put his head through
our hall door. and he knows 20 tina
smallest point what mighty creature
he il.
He and his companion, Marian GIj
Prasad, which means the peerless
lord" are provided with two slave
elephants, and the only duty Of the lat
ter is to fetch and provide fodder for
Bill and Marian GaJ They do their
duty right well 1t oaIly dawn their
mahouts, or drivers, drive them into
their jungles, and they work like real
slaves They collect the sweet sugar
canes, tearing them up 10y the roots, the
young. succulCut grasses and tender
leaves aud heap them up IN masses
which weigh about 300 pounds each.
These loads are put on their backs and
thrice day they gladly carry III their
burdens and lay them at the feet Of
their lords
We went out by moonlight 10 see the
latter fed, and any child would enjoy
the strange sight. First Of all the ma.
hout makes u great big campfire Of twigs
and brushwood, and on 1t he places a
large, fiat iron dish supported on two
bricks Then he takes wheat -four and
kneads IL with water into great round
fat cakes about all inch thick and twice
the circumference If - soup plate.
These cakes he bakes on the iron dish.
We were anxious 10 taste them, and
we found them very good. We punched
out with our fingers all the nice brown
spots and ate them, piping hot. And TO
make up 10 BILL and Marian for taking
part of their supper, We had prepared a
treat, Of which they are particularly
fond From the bazaar We had brought
great balls of sugar cane Juice boiled
down and made solid. called "goor" in
that country. Each ball was twice the
size Of tennis ball and in each wheat
cake or "capati" We rolled lump Of
this moasses. You should have seen
how the big beasts enjoyed their feed
how their great trunks rested down on
our shoulders, always upturned for the
forthcoming dellcacyl
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01

Modern conditions have specialized
agriculture. The board Of agriculture
should represent the market gardeners,
the milk producers, the creameries, the
fruit growers, the poultry men, the
horticulturists, the agricultural societies
that continue to do good work, possibly
the fruit and produce exchange, the col
lege, and especially the grange which Is
leading factor in agricultural educa-
tion to-day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01
FROM FOOT TO KNEE

Ohio Woman Suffered Crest Agony
From t. Terrible Sors-hss Stesy ss
the Case, and Her Cure.
~For many years was afflicted with Q
milk leg, and q few years ago 1t broke out
in 4 sore and spread from my foot TO my
knee. suffered great agony. IL would
burp and itch all the time and discharge
. great deal. Ny health was good with
the exception OF this sore. Itried great
MANY kinds of salve, but some would
;rritste the sore 80 that l could hardly
stand the pain. 1 could not go near tne
fire without suffering intensely. some one
sent me papers containing tessimoaals Q,
.nrss bv Hoods Sarsapsrilla, and told
NV husband would like to try this med
icine. He got me bottle and touno II
helped me. kept on taking 1t until my
limb was completely healed. l eanno'
pr,iss Hoods sarsapsrilla enough ior tne
ersst benefit It has been 70 me- =.
cleanses the blood Of al impurities ana
Isaves ii rich and pure" MRS ANNA L.
EAxxS, whittlesey, Ohio. :,
You can buy Hoods sarsapariiia OF ~
dyueSists. Be surs to ct only HOODS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01

II once was thought that the farmer
need do little more than get up the win
ter's wood. The good farmer to-day
finds his time the year through well oc-
cupied. IL would be good plan to
look over the tools and see thxt they are
in readiness for the seasons work.
They would gain great deal In the end
from looking after the details.-John F.
Talbot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01

We have been taught by experiments
that no one may say at just what depth
potatoes should be planted; that no one
may say what the size Of the seed should
be; that no one may say just how much
or what kinds Of fertilizer he should use,
and this because the seasons vary. But
this one thing We have learned, viz,
that, let the season be what Ii may, let
the soil be what 1t may, the trench sys-
TEN Is helpful In the way OF securing a
larger product.-Rural New Yorker.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01

The tendency of the farmer or any one
else as TO that matter, after time Of
depression like the one through which
we are now passing, Is to become dis
coutented with his business and gives up
q business that Is safe and rushes into
something new. believe that the
farmer that Is well established In the
dairy business should think twice be-
fore he decides to exchange 1t for other
ventures th,t he may think will pay bet
ter.-B. +. Briggs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01

No farmer should buy commercial
fertilizers until he has exhausted his
own resources. Better take the money
he " ~ould spend Tor fertilizers and buy =
COW and buy some Of her food II neces-
sary. IL he gets s25 profit from the Gov
it will buy nearly ton Of fertilizer.
However, there are crops like potatoes,
for instance, which require commercial
fertilizers. II. Winslow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01

Cattle men in the northwest are learn
ing wisdom by experience and each
year putting up more and more hay TO
feed their herds during the winter. IL
is to be fervently hoped the last has been
heard Of the cruel starvation OF cattle In
blizzard weather.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01

The farmers have been lately furnish
ed with good obi. CT lesson on the in-
fiuence OF speculation on the prices OF q
staple product which they had TO sell.
The president Of the Baltimore chamber
OF commerce says: And as sure as the
sun shines, some remedial legislation
must be enacted sooner or later that will
forever rid US Of the curse Of cliques and
corners. The common footpad Is honest
compared TO the man who, already
possessed of more than his own share Of
this worlds goods, seeks to create a
situation that brings ruin and disaster
on his fellowmen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01

Breeding ewes do not need much gain.
Plenty OF corn fodder and hay, II the
ewes were in good condition at the be
ginning OF the cold season, will almost
carry IN, IN through without other feed
The little grain that Is given TO them
should be corn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01
FARM SOCIAL LIFE.

The average condition OF the farmers
In this vicinity appears to be one OF
comfort and prosperity. All crops save
potatoes were good. Stock is 10 fne
condition, and the farmers owing for
their farms have mostly been able 10 pay
the interest and diminish the principal
sonie~ hat. AT the annual meetings OF
the grange the cheerful manner snd pro-
gressive spirits aud most hospitsble
entertainments Of the Patrons show that
they have good degre OF faith 10 farm
iug for ls9s. The social life OF the
farming districts st present is fast be-
coming city like; one entertainment fol-
lows another closely; programs, sup
pers, and various committee meetings
keep one so busy that there Ia scarcely
time TO rest and recuperate during the
winter months, as farmers should 10 be
equal to the summer work, yet the pleas
ant times ST seasonable hours refresh the
minds and invigorste the bodies.-Cor.
New Eugisnd Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01
Let. Teeth Nos. u..d.

The natural habit Of human beings
appears to be the use Of the teeth on the
left side Of the mouth for mastioating
the food.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01

The hospitals of the metropolitan
ssylums board in London have 3, 500
beds SET apart for scarlet fever and ONLY
700 for diphtheria.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01

Every maker Of good butter has large
" his Own system Of management; one
plan viii not answer fog all
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01
Cures . Prominent Attorney.

~ R. r c. PHELPS. the leading penAoo
/" attorney of Belfast. N. T.. writes:
A II was discharged from the army on
account Of Ill health. and suffered from
heart trouble ever since. frequently had
fainting and smothering spells. Ny form
was bent as a man Of 50. constantly wore
an overcoat, even In summer. for fear OF
taking cold. could not attend 70 my busi-
ness. Ny rest was broken BY severe pains
about the heart and left shoulder. Three
years ago commenced using DR.. Niles
Heart Cure, Notwithstanding had used 20
much patent medicine and taken drugs from
doctors for years without being helped. ID.
Miles' Heart Cure restored me to health. u
Il truly wonderful medicine and IL ahords
me mnch nlaasnrA 70 recommend this rom.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01

Cakes of tea in India, pieces of silk
in China, salt in Abyssinia and Goldfish
in Iceland have all been used as money
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01

The Spartans had IN iron coinage. no
other being allowed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"spkKp rHR Plow -

Correspondents on practical AGRICULTURAL top,c-
10 solicited. Address all communications IN
tended for this department 10 HENRY ID. HAN.
noSp. Agricultural Editor oxford Democrat.
fArts. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01

edy 20 everyone" -
Dr.. Miles, Remedies
aEe sold by AL drug
gists under . positive
guarantee. arst bottle
benefits or money 10
funded. Book On dis-
eases of the hsart and
norvos lroe. Addreast
DR uUU 14pICAl
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01
LESSONS OF THE ANT,

The bee, the squirrel, and the musk-rat.
The farmer ~hO raises and carefully
stores enough forage TO carry him safely
through long winter; Who also pro-
yides n full grain supply for his snimsis !;
and the householder, whether farmer or
otherN ise, Who will keep his family
store-i oUns well filled st all times, and
especially In early wiuter, has compsra-
tiyely little 10 worry him when the roads
are eio-ed 10 travel by deep SHOWS.
never like % see farmer carrying home
grain for his stock by The single bag in
bad weather, when he could have saved
a good percent oy buying earlier, and IN
bulk. | have so long prscticed buying
most OF the farm and family supplies In
wholesale lots that 10 do otherwise would
much annoy me.
am aware that some will say that
not all have the means 10 buy much In
advance OF immediate needs, which L sm
sorry 10 say Is true, but my criticism Is
aimed chiefly at those who are amply
able 10 do differently, but Who have
fallen into the habit Of buying from
Ia nd 10 mouth" Money is valuable
" hen IL can be used in exchange for the
necessaries of life as for food, clothing
and shelter, but At other times IL may be
a orth no more than sand. This was
illustrated recently In newspaper
picture OF
HUNGRY KLoNDIkER
appealing for food 10 an emscisted in
habitant Of that district. Who replied,
We have nothing but gold here. IL
would be possible for an individusi
or a nation 10 be wealthy without dol
lar of gold or other form OF money, and
If people would think less Of stores OF
money and more OF stores OF the neees-
,ities of life which money will some
times not buy. they would often be lar
better of. Gold won't feed infants
when the milA men are showed In back
hundred miles ia the country. Con-
densed milk might IL thought OF and
provided in season. Experience being
dear teacher. her lessons should not be
lightly Needed New England Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01
FOLLY OF The HAND TO MOUTH
PLAN.

LESSONS OF The RECENT BLIZZARD.
OLD MEMS FAULTY MEMORIES AND
WEATHER RECORDS. FARMERS NOT
INDEPENDENT ENOUGH.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01
KINGS AMONG ELEPHANTS.

fro BE CONTINUED. |
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01

7, " LNRRNBEE, \. b, ID,
Physician and Surgeon.
rfce AZ -e-tticnCe,
-NNr\>T SOUTH PARIS. MAINE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01

READ DOURSFIGHroRy yApvERrIsNENTs
Then come and sxy General Merchandise Of ~.
c. n ATWOOD q Co., BrculxtD. M.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-01

THE EASTMAN SEED CO,
Choice Seeds OF our own growing sp"cizny'
Catalogue free EAST SUMNER. NE
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-06-10
Leland Notes.

The weather ia as fine as could be
kked for all kinds Of crops.
The measles are still in the air, quite
lumber are confined with them, nut
pere has been no fatal case yet.
Mrs. f f. Carter, of Lewiston, has
Fen visiting with her sister Mrs. r L
hObs.
Mrs. J. w. Wilson, Of starhuck,
ash, is visiting with her parents,
and Mrs. NJ. c. Paddock, near
leland.
!no' Black and wife Of the reserva.
Oh are visiting with c. W. Van Pelts.
=. E. Sage and family of Asotin,
ASH spent SUNDAY in Leland visit
with Ed Cox. Elmer said Asotln
all right.
"a K. Davis paid Lewiston visit
Week.
".F. Galbraith, the POtlatch den
rs gong 20 take u professional trip
son as the roads get in good cOnii'
%f travelling. All desiring work
nc oei"re he starts should call early
woody d Dale are the proprietors OF
s, new butcher shop. They keel
y,hing in the meat line from Il lOiu
=" u pig's tail. Give them u call.
w. b. Rise has moved into the
"'soh house. w. W. Morrison
'eu TO the reservation.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-06-10
A GENEROUS OFFER.
BY Or OARRIN WHO is VISITING LEWIS
TON FOR A LIMITED TIME.
Tie will Treat the Worthy Poor Free Of
Charge from 10 to II q. m. Daily.

For the benefit Of those who are not
already acquainted with DR.. Darrin's
mode of operating by electro magnet
ism, and who may be seeking aid,
though distrustfuI, after many failures
of everybody and everything, the doc
tor makes a most generous offer to
treat the worthy poor free Of charge,
between tn. hour. of 10 and II q. m. i,
each day, during his stay in Lewiston,
to proye to the community at large his
ability aud skill. DR.. DArrln has his
office at the residence Of Robert Gro
stein, opposite the Odd Fei,Ow's hall
on Main street.
DIR. Darrin makes 4 specially Of all
diseases OF the syr, ear, throat, nose,
deafness aud catarrh, as well as acute,
chronic, private and nervous diseases
of whatever name OF nature, If durable.
No cases taken If not.
He permanently cures all diseases OF
the yenitO urinary organs in either sex
such rs syphilis, blood taint, sctoIuia'
gonorrhoea, gleet, structure, seminal
weakness, supermatorrheoea. loss OF
manhood and loss Of desire of sexual
power in man or woman. All peculiar
female troubles, leucorrhea, displace-
ments, etc, are successfully treated.
Consultation free IN all cases.
Charges for treatment low ana rea'
(, nable, according to circumstances
and ability to pay. The worthy pool
treated free from 10 to III a. IN. daily
Those able to pay from ii n. NJ. to
n m: evenings to 5; sundays II a
III. To : y. m
! Most eases can he treated at home
after one visit 10 the doctors. The
afflicted should not fail to consult this
eminent physician while here.