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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08

to the array Of severe matrons who
lined the piazza as she approached. and,
eating her supper rs quickly rs possible.
she joined the group, which was busily
discussing the propaganda OF their cause
and the campaign which was to be
waged for the emancipation Of women.
Somehow the old subject had lost some
of it's SAVIOR to Miss Hamilton. She talk
ed less and seemed to have lost her AMI.
nation.
Charlie Harris was also suffering in
q different way.
We are going to apply to the life
saving service, old man., said Reggie
Bowles, for situation here to rescue
pretty girls in the summer. but I'm
afraid you'll not be cap'en, Charlie"
Each one bad little jibe until it was
too hot for Charlie. He went TO his
room and dressed for evening. 1t was
born in him that he owed Miss Hamil.
ton an apology At all events it made
On excellent excuse.
AS Charlie approached the hotel he
noticed Miss Hamilton, and he quietly
cursed 20 himself when he saw her sur.
roundings Miss Hamilton also noticed
him, and her color deepened. Ii was
Just this moment that she began TO hate
the "cause.
II beg pardon for interrupting. he
snid, "bnt should like to speak to you.
Miss Hamilton.
The entire company rose rs II gov
erned by the same impulse and departed
with elevated noses Miss Hamilton and
Harris had the place TO themselves.
At the departure Miss Hamilton
found to her surprise that she had ac-
tually accepted an invitation to visit
Sankaty light the next day.
When the two departed the next
morning. there was wave OF dismay
in the camp of the woman sullrugists.
1T is most disgraceful proceeding,
and she is no longer respectable, de-
clared the leader Of the crowd, and her
opinion was regarded as final.
Miss Hamilton was no longer trou-
UstV w
she was no longer concerned over the
degraded condition Of woman.
When Miss Leila Hamilton returned
to the old office on State street, she was
discovered 10 be as charming and girl.
ish as ever, and IL was also noticed that
certain callers whom she bad been
won't 10 receive came no more.
1t was further chronicled that there
were other things about Miss Hamilton
which We're new and strange. When
the postman came and q letter was
handed to her-an event Of three or four
times Week.-Mrs. Hamilton would
turn little pale and quickly hide it in
her waist.
\ month later these events had their
explanation when Miss Hamilton came
to the Office with a sparkling object on
her engagement finger, and the vener-
able senior partner received her resigna-
tion TO take effect soon.-Boston Globe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08

Fattening beeyes will consume 10 20 ~
pounds OF grain feed aud 10 lo pounUs
OF hay or fodder a day.
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AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEIp rBE PLow !"

Correspondence on practical agricnlturSl topics
IL solicited. Address all communications in
tended for this department 20 HkSKY ID. HAN
xoSp, Agricultural Editor oxford Democrat.
Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08

About 45, 600 sovereigns pass over the
Bank of England counters every day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08
FORCING SEED POTATOES WITH
LEAST T6OUSlE

frequently see among the farm hints
for spring, recommendations for forcing
early potatoes by starting the seed pieces
in shallow boxes of soil or in hot beds,
aud after the plants are a few inches
high, and the weather warm enough, 10
I transplant with care in the open ground
much as one would start tomato or cab
bAge plants for an early crop. know
/ that few new potatoes can be procured
quite number OF days In advance by
tnis method, for have tried il nun
/ Der OF times, but | do not recommend
the practice because | think there Is n
/ better.
/ In starting the seed In soil one has the
same difficulty 10 contend with A. in the
ease Of other hotbed plants, too large
/ and too weak a growth. The plants arc
/ checked too much by transplanting.
/ And then il l. no small chore to handle
few hundred plants in that way. \
better method, believe, Is TO bring the
seed potatoes into warm, light room,
not more than two or three weeks before
plzuting time and let the vital forces
wake up. but without making roots to be
torn off by trSnsplanting. Fifty To =
l
/ family all the new potatoes they will
need before the crop will be ready from
seed planted In the usual way. That
number can lie In a shallow tin In a sun
nv window with no trouble whatever.
always set them With The sprout end az
aud then the terminal bud will make
most advance. The buds will show
small leaves quite green Ia color, aud
roots will be al ready 20 start, but no
real root growth will be made 50 long ~
the seed i IN dry air. When the season
is sufficiently advanced take the seed cot
20 the garden or field and place in the
bottom Of four inch furrow, drawing
iu,t enough soil over Il 20 protect IL from
freezing. | like 10 have the furrows
run east and west 20 get the full ben,fi M
Of the sun and little protection from
cold north winds. Ia favorable weather
the shoots will be above ground ia a
very few DAYS. IL will probably be
necessary TO recover with mere earth
one or more times 70 protect from frost
Al night. but this amounts To the same
a. cultivation, and nothing i lost by
the operation. IL Is not unusual for po-
tatoes 10 be injured by frOsts when plant
tA 10 Attt usual va aAA ~ "'"As -N'H
them
SERIOUS CHECA.
Potato tops are not a. hardy ss csbbages,
and the crop i not as safely forced into
early growth and maturity.
4 dormant seed potato placed In cold
soil IN early April will remain nearly
dormant for some DAYS, but IL seed is
made active by bringing il into warm
room where the light Is so strong that
30 long sprouts will be made, and then
put In the ground after il has become
somewhat warm there viii ee no lost
time. but progress will De continuous
and healthy seed potatoes for ordinary
planting are much improved by bringing
them from the cellar and spreading in a
light, warm room several days be
fore planting. Long watery sprouts
grown ia dark cellar 20 De broken of
or bruised 10 handling are very exhaust
iye 70 the vigor Of the seed, and such
conditions should be avoided a. much a.
possible.-New Englsud Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08

any old symptoms"
Df. Miles, Remedies
are sold BY AL drug
gists under = positive
guarantee. first bottle
benefits or money 10
funded. Book o. d.
eases Of the heart and
nsgvee free. Addyeos,
O2 UIuo 0D9ol
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-08

F.ANk uAP6OOD. successor 10 John Hap
-.. Dealer tn Fancy Groceries, fruit, Con
t..-.at-v. Cigars and sporting Goods. BETHEL
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,.srs, ~ the Union Mutua, Life Insurance Co
-lya rari-, Maine.
{. z. ToLNAS, Manager.
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o. H EERSEY.
Attorney 81 Law,
BUcKFIELp. NE.
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Ilr- EEIpGHAM.
Attorney AZ Law,
BUCKTIELp. ME.
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SOUTH PARIS, MAINE.
AL m, tc-t work warranted
I,EuRGE p. JONES \ son.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22
HUBBARD COTTON LETTER
What is Said of the Status of the
Cotton Market and the Crop.

Special to the State.
New York Oct 20. O.-Fears of
frost were received this morning
and the market resp ,nded quick
to buying orders, not only local,
bnt from New Orlesns. Telegrams
from that point says that the re-
cent'storms leaves the plant spe-
clally vulnerable to the frost, and
the trade there appears apprehen-
sive OF its result. Here while
there is a disposition to caution,
traders are as yet indisposcd to
believe that frost is probable or
that it would do much damage
and some kilograms from Texas
assert the latter opinion.
Hubbard Bros. & Co.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22
BRING US YOUR COTTON,
BUY YOUR GOODS FROM US
And, above all, remember we are the friends
of the farmer.
NaMMNsaC, MANEaVO a EHUnNv1s7msgu nn
FARMERS BANKING 4 nIR(|\I||E NJ,

The state capital of Texas is
the 'argest state building in the
United States and the seventh in
size among the buildings of the
world. 1t is vas. Greek cross
of red Texas granite, with central
rotunda covered by dome 3l1
feet high. 1t was begun in 1881
and finished in lSSS, having cast
about s., 500, 900. 1t was paid
for with 3, 600, 900 acres of public
lands, deedcd to the capitalists
who executed the work.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22
Lancaster Enjoyed Having the


Lancaster had the honor this
week OF entertaining the Synod of
South Carolina. 1t w3s looked
upon by some as too bio Il thing
for our little town to undertake.
but the hospitality of our people
knows no bounds. Homes were
thrown open for many more than
came, and some were disappointed
that 1t was not their pleasure to
have single member, while some
who had asked for two or three
members only got one, vet the
more than one hundred members
who came were comfortably and
pleasantly entertained. There is
nothing in the history of our town
that has given more pleasure to its
citizens than the entertainment of
Synod, and while our people have
cajoyed it we have every reason to
believe from expressions made by
our distinguished guests that they
were never more cordially wei
coined and entertained at any time
They were delighted with our
town, and many from a distance
were astonished to find it such n
progressive, hustllng, business
place.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22
Date of the cr-WithcrspOOn
Wedding Changed.

Date of the icr-NithcrspOOn
Wedding Changed.
The Observer of Sunday an
nounced the approaching nuptials
of Mss Mary Grier and DR. b. j.
Nitherspoon of Lancaster, S. {.
Owing to Miss Grier's recent
illness and sickness of other
mem bers of the family, the plans
in regard to her wedding have
been altered. The date has been
changed from the I'd of Novem Der
to the 26th of October. The
ceremony will take place ut $50
a. m. in the presence of the imme
diate family only. DR.. and Mrs.
Witherspoon will take the train
for his home in South Carolina.
Charlotte Observer.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22
Pay UP ! q! i!

The firm ofH. j. Gregory &
Co., has changed hands and we
want all parties indebted to us to
come forward and settle, as their
notes fall due. Past due notes
and accounts must be settled at
once, as our Mr.. II. j. Gregory
is out of the business here and
wants to 90 West and wants his
m oney. Please call and see us
and save expense of II collector.
st. III. j. GREGORY & Go.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22
WARNING THEM TO RETURN
Furloughed Soldiers Must Report
in Columbia by the 2Sth.

Several of the company COM
manders of the First Regiment
are sending out postal cards to
their men who are at home on a
furlough warning them that they
must report here on the 2Sth inst
to be mustered out. This disposes
of the idea of mastering out the
companies separately at their re-
spective homes. The men must
report on the 2Sth or lose their
pay for the month. The Record.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22
FOUR CONVICTS MAKE A
BREAK.
One Of Them Killed by the Guard
and Another Wounded-All
long Term Men.
Special to The State.

Camden, Oct. 1S.-FOur con-
victs escaped last night from the
State farm. The convicts we're
Richard Garrit, Marion Dawkins,
Ed. Slater and John Williams, qll
cOlOrcd men. Slater and Williams
were serving life sentences. Daw-
klns was serving 30-year term,
and still had % Yeas to serve.
Garrlt was serving n 10. year term
and only had two more years to
serve. All four men had been
''trusties" and yesterday were
working in field OF the State
farm without being watched by
the guards.
When they failed to como up
last night inquiries were made
and it became evident that thev
had left. The dogs were put on
their tracks and they were traced
coming in the direction of Cam
den.
Guard Johnson came up with
them about midnight at the scamp
ground, y about fourmiles below
Camden. he fired upon thcm,'
and shot down Garrit and Daw-
kins. Garrit was killed. But
when Johnson went back to get
Dawkins he had disappeared.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22

There is rumor ahOat that Con-
gressman Baily will leave Texas
and take up his residence in Ken
lucky. He has leased large stock
farm in that state, and is said to be
desirous of devoting himself to
raising Thoroughbred horses.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22
Fires in Chester County.

Mr.. + w Barnett of Fort Lawn
lost his residence at 1890 a m.
yesterday by fire, which origi-
mated from a defective tlue. Some
of his household goods were
saved. Loss about 81 900.
W Il ID Cousar & Co.'S store
at Bascombville, in Chester coun-
ty, was burned Thursday night.
1t was probably the work of an
incendiary. The loss is heavy
but is probably partially covered
by insurance.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22
Local Mattgrs, s ,


See important notice of T.
M. Fitzpatrick & Bro. in this
issue.
Local news very scarce this
week.
Cotton brought ). ) cents in
this market yesterday. A large
quantity of it was sold.
An infant child of Mr.. and
Mrs. L.J Macky of Heath Springs,
died last Wednesday.
MIR. Otis Chafec of Augusta,
Ga, was in town this week.
-Rcv. DR.. j. n. Craig of
Atlanta, Ga, is the guest of Hon.
Geo. McC. Witherspoon this week.
His old friends here are always
glad to see DR.. Craig.
Miss Belle Mcllwain daughter
of Mr.. II. f. MclIwain, returned
home Wednesday from Georgia
Business College where she has
been for several months.
Miss Helen Connors, one of
Lancaster's sweetest and most
charming young ladies returned
to her home yesterday, after an
extended visit to Miss Helen
Tompkins. Rock Hill Herald.
"A horse and mule which
strayed from MIR. j. G.. SowelPs
premises, last Sunday aftern oon
were recovered by him near Ker-
shaw Tuesday.
Miss Charlotte Shannon of
Camden is the guest of Mrs. LEROY
Springs.
-Jhonnie Bell johnson, son of
Mrs. Maggie johnson, died at the
factory on Wednesday last, aged
about 7 years.
Master Robert johnson is
the proud possessor of five
legged COW. The fifth leg grows
out from the right shoulder. Rob
says its s cents to see her except
to editors and preachers. Tho
fifth leg instead Of a hoof has claws
like an eagle.
1t is reported here that Mr..
Mike Sowell was seriously shot
by MIR. Roberts near Kershaw
last Tuesday afternoon, that two
loads from a double barreled shot
gun were fired INTO his body and
that one of his hands was shot
nearly off. We failed to get any
confil nation of the report and
hope that it is false.
Burglars entered MIR. A. w.
HeGth's residence ono night last
week and appropriated to them
selves one or two hats. That is
all the damage they did. They
also broke into Mr.. j. b. Broom's
house and took a revolver. They
have been bothering around other
places in town. Waxhaw Enter
prise.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22

Anyone who does not know how
to behave in church doesn't know
enough to entltle them to the
claim Of being enlightened, and
should stay away from places of
divine service until they learn Mt
least common horse sense. Wax
haw Enterprise.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22

Paris reports that the Spanish
peace commissioners are claiming
that the assumption of sovereignty
over Cuba by the United States
involves the assumption of the
Cuban debt under the terms of
the protocol. The Americans are
resisting the claim.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22
COntraband Seizures.

Dispensary Clerk Harris ha.
compiled the figures showing the
value of contraband liquor seized
during the last quarter. 1t amounts
to 81, 1916 This month 2S5
packages have been seized. L. Co.
lumbia Record.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22

Do all the good you can, to all
the people you can, IN all the
ways You can, and you will be
happy.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22
~ -
beauty Is Blood Deem.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
,eauty without it. ,Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
be clean your blood and keep it clean, by
Nfrlng up the lazy liver and driving all I'M
)urities from the body. Begin today 10
)ansh pimples, boils, blotches blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,--beauty for ten cents. All drug.
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, 25c, SOC.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22

The best illustration Of mingled
hope and fear is a lazy man look.
ing for work.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22
DO YOU KOW

that great promptness, good work
and low prices are the features
that have made II. Brandt's busi
ness the largest and only success
of its kind in the State.
High grade Railroad watches,
old English, all kinds of foreign
and domestic time-pieces carefully
repaired and guaranteed through
out for ~ months.
Old style key wind changed to
stem wind watches without chang
ing appearance. Only $500.
First class work only.
Every modern appliances to
produce the highest grade of watch
repairing promptly for the least
money.
4 BRANDT,
The Jeweler,
Che ster, 8. @.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22

~hENC Is no more responsible position
on earth than that OF railroad ensin-
Ger. On his steady nerves, clear brain
bright eye and perfect self command, de-
pend the safety OF the train and the lives
OF Its passengers. DIR. Miles Nervine and
other remedies are especially adapted to
keeping the nerves steady. the brain clear
ana the mental faculties unimpaired.
Engineer r. w. Mccoy. formerly Of lszs
Broadway. Council Bluffs, but now residing
atAil Humboldt St.. Denver. writes that be
suffered for years from constipation. caus-
ing SICK nervous and bilious headaches and
was fully restored to health by DR.. Miles
Serve q Liver Pilis. Heartily recommend
DR.. Miles Remedies" =
DR.. Miles Remedies RXNNcrvNyy
are sold by all drug ~ .O'
gists under positive rfHoe
guarantee. first bottle k&3AnrArl1ooX
benefits or money re- n
funded Book ON dis z. ,Vo
eases OF the heart and IN ~tfoAhh ~
nerves free. Address, fsG(k1klikA>1
DR. MILES MEDICAL CO.- Ekhart Ind
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22
MORE WATCHES
DAMAGED
BEYOND REPAIR

by so-called cheap watch makers
than by wearing them 100 years.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22

There is mo use of taking the boys off and hav-
ing quiet talk with them. You can't change
them; they are going to support their cause.
why, We have got The BEST COTTON MAR
KE in The State Who said 50 ? v'hv, ev-
erybody, and what do you suppose caused il {?
Did You ever have il before Z? NO! v!v,
We are tke milk in the Cocsanut." To Us
is The praise due. We are fighting for ths
farmers of old Lancaster. Show your app"ecia-
ton then by bringing us your Cotton. Don't sell
~ b0le ,citfOaH letting see 1t.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-10-22

See important notice of T.
Nj. Fitzpatrick & Bro. in this
issue.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-09-23
KANSAS BANK STATISTICS.
Com -nisstoner Brsidenthal Gives Out In-
terestinE Statistics Regarding the ago
Institutions In the State.

Topeka Kan, Sept 81 Bank Com
missioner Breidenthalh has made public
a statement showing 10 summary of re-
ceipts and disbursements of $40 state
and private banks in the state for the
first year under the operation of the
new banking law.
The average capital invested during the
year, according to the statement, was af,436.-
097i9 This gross earnings. aggregated 90, ISL
6SI03 or 20 "a per cent OF the capital The
total dividends paid during the year were $685.
S4s52, or 53f per cent OF the total capital The
banks paidist3 .302 II in ia aeS. or 90 per cent
OF the capital The sum- OF f494,7O9 50 was
paid to officers for salaries. exclusive OF
clerk hire. This makes. 57i per cent
OF the total capital. or the state
banks, i4S With capital of s3,5749)o paid
dividends. The average dividend Of these i4o
banks L9i per cen1 One hundred and
twenty-nins state banks with a capital OF
So 73l 765 81 paid no dividends at all Forty-etght
private banks, with capital OF 1927 $50 paid
Notwithstanding 10. i4,per cent OF he capt
tai Forty seven private banks, having a cap
ital OF S703.O5l.57 paid nc III yidends.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-09-23
THE PRESIDENTS TOUR.
70 Promises to lie Much More Extentsa
Than Was at First PIsnned--To
Visit the south.

Washington, Sept 2L-The presi.
dents western tour promises TO be
much more extended than was first
planned. The original programme
mapped'out for him embraced only a
trip to the Omaha exposition, with
a days stay in Chicago and perhaps q
day in Kansas City. The invitations
which have been pouring in on the
president from all parts of the west
and south are likely to lead to a change
in his plans.
It.can now be stated with certainty
that unless serious and unlooked-for
complications should arise in our in
transitional relations the president.
Will, after leaving the Omaha exposi-
ton, make a tour through the south
He is almost certain to- stop in St.
Louis ON his way. Atlanta and Bir-
mingham are two Of the southern
cities whose people have been most
urgent in their invitations
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-09-23
OLD GLORY RAISED.
stars ana stripes In Havana for the First
Time Since AprLi-rhe Conmis-
sioners ut WORK.

New York, Sept sl.--A dispatch to
the Herald from Havana says the
American occupation has begun. The
stars and stripes wave over the salon
Of the Hotel Trocha, tree-embowered
villa in the SUBURB of Vedado. A hap
Ply omen and emblem OF benefieent
power raised on Havana soil for the
first time since it was removed from
the American cGnsulate--not flying in
the narrow conEined streets of the an
tiope business section, bat in this new
er portion, is this breez blown flag
flying over region suggestive
of the natural riches of
land. of plenty converted into an
abode of want by insernecine strife.
The whole commission party moved
from the Resolute to the Trocha to-
day. The Aotel is still guarded by the
orden puhlicos against possible foes.
The commission win probably post ma
rine sentilels as protection from pos
sible over-in trusipe would-be friends
The commission will begin its session
in the new quarters tomorrow. Its
first work will he to prepare second
series of propositions answering the
Spanish reply to the first series sent a
week ago to-day.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-09-23
MORE NEWS FROM OTIS.
He Cables That No Move Soldiers Arc
Needed at Manila-0ver a Half Mil
lion from Repenue.

Washington, Sept II, The follow
ing dispatch was received yesterday
from Gen. Otis at Manila:
In my opinion, based upon present ndica-
lions, no further force required. Insurgent
leaders in politics and army in excttable frame
OF mind, but better portion amenable to reason
and desire to make approved reputation before
civilized world Manila very quiet. Military
government being perfected gradually and
large force policing and cleaning city. Health
Of command satisfactory. Trade and COM
MERGE active Treasury receipts sjnce August
II, '5i9.sOO Mexican current money Philippines
monthly expenses will aggregate at least 1850 =
900. nearly one-half required to subsist IL 900
Spanish prisoners. Believe that receipts will
largely exceed expenditures Tariffs and
duties imposed, as directed by the president on
Iuly L. but received in currency Of country as
gold basis would almost double former Spanish
duties. United States laws applied for admis-
sion Of Chinese and opium; sales OF licenses for
lotteries and other pastimes opposed 20 public
morals, discontinued.