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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

all at once, after long silence, a trdr,n,
bare hand crept into his.
bert Ogden and Miss Van Deering,
walking along the beach, looked up the
peninsula, they saw moving speck
half obscured by haze and distance.
They regarded it without speculation,
not thinking that the object moving be-
tween horizontal lines of sky and water
was to be an important factor in their
lives. Indeed a very much more inter.
esting spectacle would hardly have
aroused them from themselves. Cuth-
bert Ogden had broken through his Gus
tomary reserve, and, not cynically, but
calmly, had spoken Of the uninviting
probabilities of his life, adding that nj
innate success, which he meant to win
In the end, would mean little or nothing
to him IL she were excluded from it.
All at once, after q long silence. q
warm, bare hand orept into his A
charming profile was half hidden BY
wide hat, which apparently yielded to
the wearer's wishes and inclined over
that part of her face next to him. All
he could see was Q very pretty mouth.
which showed littlo emotion. His
hand closed tightly over hers. which
was Immediately withdrawn.
1T ism { that I'm doubtful about the
future" said Cuthbert. 1.-THE worst Of
1t is that man spends his best years
lighting fate, 50 that at last when the
gods deign to become amicabls he ID
only another Midas.
"But there's your uncle" suggested
Dorothy.
Cuthbert smiled. "You don't know
him. He repudiated me years ago, not
without reason. When ! was of age. l
came into possession Of the sum OF $780,.
00O-a gift from this same thoughtful
relative. / afterward learned that be
gave 1t to me as test. He wanted to
zee what I would do with it."
"And what did you do with it!' ask
cd Dorothy.
"It's hard TO tell, )" said the young
man ruefully. ~ took college chum
with me to Europe, aud when we re-
turned five months later hadn't PEN
n.y."
"Oh. |" mid Dorothy, without much
surprise She herself had exAavasant
tastsa ooaplsd With unliwitsd pqekst
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
THE SECRET OF BEAUTY.
One Can Never he Pleasant tn Look Upon
Unlesa In Good Health.

One Can Never He Pleasant To Look Upon
Uniesa In Good Health.
1.-The most helpful aud agreeable bath
is that Of tepid water, writes Ruth
Ashmore in The Ladies' Home Journal
Few people can stand absolutely cold
baths. aud. no matter how strong one
may be, such oath should not be in
dulged in unless q thorough rubbing be
taken afterward. To speak plainly, it
must be remembered that while a cold
bath may be more or less invigorating
it is no, cleansing. can easily under
stand the desire Of every woman to have
clear. beautiful skin. but | confess TO
being provoked when l think OF the
amount Of money spent on lotions,
creams and powders 10 be applied ex-
ternally and which have nothing like rs
good an effect upon the skin rs tepid
bath with good soap taken at least once
week.
The condition Of the skin depends al
most entirely upon the care given to the
general health. The girl who Is up late
at night gives no care TO her diet, in
dulges in various stimulants, bathes but
seldom and exercises less is certain to
have either dull. muddy looking skin
OK one covered with disagreeable look
ing black and red spots. One should
avoid many sweets and much pastry
and not allow herself to become slave
either to tea or coffee any more than she
would To some vicious drug or strong
stimulant. She should also remember
that unless she is in good condition in
ternally she will DO anything but q
pleasant object to look upon externally. ;"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

Here the ttro sat dorm
nervously. appalled, by the magnitude
of the forces be had set in operation
"Why not wait Q little? Think how
young be is, how
"Youngr' interposed the general
scornfully. What di Terence does that
make 90 long as be is erided and con-
trolled by unscrupulo, 3 planets mil
lion times older than the earth? No my
dear sir, believe me, it Is far better
that I should leave my money to char
liable institution than that it should be
squandered by young spendthrift with
bad hereditary tendencies and the moon
in Scorpio. "
"Well, IL such is your intention why
not depart little from established Gus.
toms? Why not, for instance, found a
university Of solar biology?" inquired
the professor suavely, adding: II was
Just about to take walk on the beach.
II you are not otherwise engaged, will
you not accompany mer
The general acquiesced. and they
were presently crossing the grounds in
the direction Of the sea. Seated on Q
beach, q book in her hand, but with her
eyes looking dreamily seaward, sat Miss
Van Deering.
"a fine woman" observed the gener-
al.
"Yes, decidedly. She's Sagittari-
u.s." responded the professor.
"Ehs" said the genersl sharply.
Eyes q Sagittarius. Born In that
sign, you know-great executive abil-
ity."
"Ohr' said the general In q tone Of
relief. No more was said as they plod-
ded on through the sands to the extreme
point Of the peninsula. Here, just be-
yond stretch Of level beach, was q Pc
culiar freak Of nature--a huge fortress
of rock juttiDg out into the SEQ. On the
seaward hide was sheltered nook, high
up in the rock. shielded on three sides
from the sun and facing the tumultuous
ocean--the great foroeful. capricious
waters that hem in the shores Of Maine
Here the two sat down.
Meanwhile, at the cottage, M and
Mss. Baxter were having confidential
conversation In quiet corner OF the H.
brary.
"Do you know, ] don't believe the
professor and the general pull very well
together" he said.
"Ob. you must be mistaken, dear.
They have jass now gone TO walk, look
ing quite chummy."
"Yes. but the general bas made uT
his mind to totally disinherit Ogden,
and think the professor has bad some
thing 70 do with II. The general threw
out . hint along that line-aid 'tht
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30


hazy. The professor at breakfast looked
for some sign OF agitation on the part OF
Miss Van Deering. but that young lady
was thoroughly serene and self unoon-
scious Late In the afternoon. al he sat
in his room, q knock sounded at the
door, and on opening IL he confronted
General StaNhope. To the surprise Of
the professor he held In his hand the
we'll known delineation OF Cuthbert
Ogden,
"Sir. said the general % he stepped
In and closed the door. with On air OF
secrecy, II desire to thank you for-for
tbis"-and be held out the manuscript
(which found on the library table.
! surmised at once that IL was intended
for me. Ny nephew. sir, be continued,
declining the professors embarrassed
offer of o chair. has been on my mind
for some time. He IL ny natural heir,
but has unfortunately inherited bad
tendencies from his fathers side Of the
family-my sister made a misalliance.
Cuthbert greatly resembles his maternal
greatuncle, who-but will not weary
you with the story. Suffice to say, he
was q most Objectionable person and q
great spendthrifs. Wishing to see
whether my nephew had inherited any
Of the characteristics Of that branch
Of the family, ! made him pres
ent OF large sum Of money-S40, 900
or A50. O0O-whep he came TO be of age.
II my memory serves me- rightly, he
spent every penny Of il In 10 weeks. /
then washed my hands Of him, and have
never seen him since until came here.
Well, to make long story short, be-
gan to repent me Of the evil. I took
fresh liking to him-he's q handsome
fellow, You know-and guided by i'm
pulse was on the eve Of making my
will in his favor when | came across
this timely warning. which has brought
me 10 INV senses. especially as IL il given
by one who is . total stranger to my
nephew, and so, Of course, wholly with.
out prejudice
He paused for breath. The professor
avoided his eyes and looked grave and
uneasy. The general went on:
1.-The strangest part OF 1t all is that
this delineasion OF my nephew Is an ex'
act description OF bis greatuncie, VINO
but. as l say. will spare you the
story. Now hear this: Moon In scorpio
This position OF the moon indicates Oh
the part OF the individual oorn uhder
TINS sign nn extremely varying ana uh'
stable disposition. ne wouia W nchie'
eA'ta'agaht' unreiiaoie anu y, sioeS
materiaiistic tendencies' ana now
again: Jupiter IN Taurus! JUPITER act.
ing through Taurus, is an omen fatai
to domestic felicity The person so IN
huenced would be violent III temper,
hard to please, extremely Jealous ana
suspicious ana oi gloomy ana 'aci'urn
disposition. he ~ouid DC uhsuccessii, =,
lii business on account Oh fash anu Ia
advised ventures and unstable In love
owing to the variability Of his emo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

less IN THIS case. said aara ssaxteT,
laughing
"Why 10 II bopslessi The professor
looked up aegressively. his full, pro.
truding underlip defyins his large fiat
nose. Before Mrs. Baxter could reply
the object Of their remarks appeared on
the piazza before them. though ignorant
of their proximity, they standing In
the library window. She wore cream
wool dress. simple enough. but its
witching simplicity bad taxed Pari.
sian modiste's most subtitle powers Her
delicate yet strong profile was toward
them as she rearranged some vines
which the wind had blown from their
support; her big brown eyes were lazy
and npconcerned. At that moment Cuth-
bert Ogden came up the steps. Instant
ly soft. sunshiny fire sufIused her face.
They moved down the piazza together.
chatting socially. The professor looked
disturbed. A horrible jealousy began to
rage in his breast He rose with dignity.
If my case is hopeless on account Of
Cuthbert Ogden, 1t is very strange, he
remarked. "a mere boy, without social
standing. l shall look him up.
That evening the professor distin-
guished himself. He was always piotur.
esque in evening dress All the ladies
gathered round him when in the soft
candlelight he related strange facts con-
cerning the rover Of the stars on human
destiny with prophetic eloquence while
some one softly played something in.
definite OH the piano from Chopin. The
men with one accord fought shy Of him.
They stood around looking bored and
useless and wondering II after all they
had not made the mistake Of lifetime
in not pcrfectipg themselves in some
branch Of occult lore.
After the guests had dispersed and
the house lay In the hush Of slumber a
bright light fiared from the windows
Of the professor room. He sat bending
earnestly over large volume, his favor
ite textbook OF "Solar Biology" He was
looking Cuthbert Ogden up. With cor
rugated brows and quick respiration he
ran his forefnRer up aud down col
umn Of cabalistic signs.
"Ahal' ho exclaimed. sitting back In
his chair and bringing his hand down
violently upon the open book. Moon
in Scorpio. That's bad. suspected II.
A handsome man is never good. She
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
THE BISCUIT DIDN'T RISE.
How . Yoans Cook Thoasht 10 Remedy
Mistake.

- AesoaCs
They had been visiting and while
away had been given such delicious
homemade biscuit that the memory OF
them still fingered in the mind. Why
shouldn't they have such things them
selves? The mistress Of the house de-
cided that they should, II she had to
make them herself. What good wife
would not be willing to take little
trouble to please her husband! So in
this virtuous frame of mind she repair
ed to the kitchen, and there she stirred
up her biscuit in the most approved
fashion. shaped them daintily and put
them in the pan. But she was not ac-
customed TO this work, and it was not
strange that she should forget some OF
the ingredients 1t was the baking pow
der, small but somewhat important
item in the construction Of light bis
cult. She did not once think Of 1t until
the biscuit had been in the oven few
moments Then, as she stood gazing
admiringly ut the outside Of the range,
which contained this precious proof OF
her culinary skill. she suddenly ex-
claimed:
There, forgot all about the baking
powder. ?"
That would have been hcartbroak-
ing thought to most housewives, but
not to this one. She was woman OF
expedients.
Never mind" she said as she hur.
riedly thought over various ways OF
mending matters; Those biscuit have
only been in short time. and l will
just sprinkle the baking powder over
the top, and it can melt and soak in. >
And she did. but the baking powder did
not The housewife herself tells this
story Of her cooking now with great
glee. while her husband. being a patient
man. never says word about his part
Of il in the eating. York Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

Crusty Old Uncle-Well, William.
I've decided that you needn't pay back
the $50 you got from me last summer
I'm going to make you present Of 1t.
Reckless Nephew-Thanks!
Crusty Old Uncle-Well, that's not
q very enthusiastic way you have OF ac-
knowledging my generosity. l thought
you'd be overjoyed at getting this debt
of your mind.
Reckless Nephew-Oh, it hasn't been
bothering me! had no intention OF
paying you anyway. Cleveland Leader.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
FROM FOOT TO KNEE

Ohio Woman Suffered Crest Agony
From a Terrible soss-1ss Story ct
the Case, and Her Cure.
@For many years was afflicted win :
milk leg, and Q few years ago II broke OUT
In a sore and spread from my foot 10 my
knee. 1 suffered great agony. IL wouio
burn and itch all the time and discharge
a. great deal. My health was good win
the exception of this sore. Itried great
many kinds of salve, but some would
irritate the sore 90 that could hardy
stand the pain. I could not 60 near inc
fire without suffering intensely. Someons
sen, me papers containing testimonan Q,
cu,ss by Hoods SArsaparilla, and toia
my husband would like to try tins meo-
icine. He got me . bottle and l ioa.o II
hslped me. kept on taking It until my
limb vss completely healed eanno'
praiss Hoods sarsaparilla enough iof 'ne
ereat benefit IT has been 70 me- =.
cls.pses the blood Of all impurities ano
leave, II rich and pure" MA ANNA "a
EAxrx, whittlssey, Ohio.
You can bay Hoods sarssparlilA Oh ~
a,u,~;.ta. Bs sure to get only hoodh
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ITO be continued J
Red Pipestope Quarry.

Every one familiar with Longfel-
lows "Hiawatha" remembers the refer
ences to the famous red pipestone quar-
ry, which is situated at the extreme
eastern boundary Of South Dakota.
This is the only quarry OF, the kind
known 10 exist on the American conti-
nent
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30

Brazil produces on the average $780,
900 tons Of coffee per annum-that is,
about four. r.fifths Of the whole amount
consumed in the world.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEKp rHE PLov.

on practical agricultural topics
II solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HKNxI ID. Han
nosp, Agricultural Editor Oxford Democras,
Paris. Ne.
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-30
Gould Not Be Returned.

Six-year-old Tommie was sent by
his eldest sister 10 the corner grocery
to buy pound of lump sugar. He
played allies on his way to the store,
and by the time he had arrived there
hehad forgotten what kind of sugar
he was sent for. So he took home a
pound of the granulated article. His
eldest sister sent him back to the store
to get lump sugar. After the proprie-
tor of the grocery shop had made the
change for the little lad he engaged
Tommie In conversation.
"Tommie, said he, 81 understand
there isa new member of your family?"
eyes, sir, replied the kid; I've
got little brother
"Well, how do you like that. hey p
inquired the groceryman.
Don't like it at all" !" said TOmmie
rather have a little sister,"
"Then, why don't you change him,
Tommie?"
"well, we wouldif We could but !
don't suppose We can. You see, we
have used him four days now
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-30
How a Man Feels on a steel Ship.
c. B. RoUs'

A picture of two modern fleets in
action represents to our minds the
clash of huge steel machines, the types
of unfeeling power. But every one
of those machines is alive with quiver-
ing human flesh and nerves.
How does man feel on a steel war
ship cleared for action, with nothing
but hard, unyielding metal on all
sides, and death staring in wherever
he may look? In the fighting quar-
ters there is excitement to divert his
attention from his strange and de-
pressing surroundings, but the real
spell OF the steel ship is cast on the
man who must stay below, sealed in a
water tight compartment, while the
battle RACES overhead
Down there, fifteen feet below the
surface of the sea, penned in q cell
such as Poe imagined among the dun
geons Of the Inquisition, with immov-
able walls Of steel above, below and
on every side at the length ofan arm,
the man whose duty consigns him TO
such a prison must have more than
iron nerves if he can keep his mental
poise. At any instant the solid walls
may turn to flame as an exploding
shell brings the end Of the world TO
those within them, the sea may pour
in through the track Of a shot, or an
incursion Of scalding steam may boil
the prisoners alive. Ora more
nerve-shocking possibility yet-the
ship may conceiysbly 60 TO the bottom
without the occupants Of some Of the
compartments knowing anythingab
it. It was suggested at the time oi
the Victoria disaster that some Of the
men caught in the smaller water-tight
compartments might have been for
two hours alive at the bottom Of the
sea. a crash then quiet then the
air gradually growing fOuler, and
breathing more difficult; then perhaps
trickIe of water through the cracks
Of the door. and then the end.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-30
The Dragon of the Seas.

By THOMAS NELSON PAGE.
They say the Spanish ships are out
To seize the Spanish main:
Reach down the volume. boy, and read
The story DER again.
How when the Spaniard had the might
He drenched the earth like rain
With human blood and made it death
To sail the Spanish main.
With torch and steel. with stake and rack.
He ,rampled out all truce.
Until Queen Bess her leashes sEpt
And lei her sea-dogsloose.
God how they sprang and how they tore!
The Grenvilles. Hawkins, Drake!
Remember, boy they were your sires!
They made the Spaniard quake.
They sprang like lions for their prey.
Straight for the throat, amain!
By twos. by scores. whereer they caught
They fought the ships of Spain.
When Spain, in dark Ulloa's bay.
Broke doubly-piighted faith,
Bold Hawkins fought his way through fire
For great Elizabeth.
bitter malt Spain bTewed that day.
She drained it to the lees;
Her faithless guns that morn awoke
The Dragon of the Seas.
From sea TO sea he ravaged far
A Scourge with flaming breath
Where'er the Spaniard sailed his ships,
Sailed Francis Drake and Death
No port was safe against his ire.
Secure. no furthest shore;
The fairest day. of, sank in fire
Before the Dragons roar.
He made tn Atlantic surges red
Round every Spanish keel;
Piled Spanish decks with Spanish dead.
The noblest of CASTLE.
From Del Fuego's beetlng coast.
TO sleety Hebrldes,
He bounded down the Spanish host
And swept the flaming seas.
He fought till on Spains inmost lakes
Mid orange bowers set,
La Manchas daughters feared to sail
Lest they the Dragon meet.
King Philip, of his raven reft.
As forfeit claimed his head;
The great Queen laughed his wrath TO scorn
And knighted Drake instead,
And gave him ships and sent him forth
To clear the Spanish main
For England and for England's brood.
And sink the fleets of Spain.
And well he wrought his mighty work,
Till on that fatal day
He met his only conqueror
In Nombre Dios bay
There in his Shotted hammock swung.
Amid the surges' sweep.
He waits the ookoufS signal
Across the quie, deep,
And dreams of dark Ulloa's bay.
And Spanish trcachcry;
And how he tracked Magella far
Across the unknown sea.
But if Spain fires single shot
Upon the Spanish main,
She'll come to deem the Dragon dead
Has walked to life again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-30
APPLE CULTURE.
BY. DR.. D. W. BORDER.
KEARNEYsvILLE, w. Va,
T,o on 1909

~ Ia mn T. ~ Il-LEy w ~
June 90, 1898.
EDITOR REGIsTER-Not long since
you kindly asked of me an article on
the culture Of the apple. | will now
endeavor, in crude, unvarnished
way, to briefly answer your request.
The subject being broad one, will
naturally call for a series Of subjects,
which time and space will not allow
in one issue of your valuable paper. |
will therefore discuss it under several
heads, until the entire field is covered.
An experience Of twenty-five years In
the culture Of the apple has convinced
me that it is the most desirable and
profitable crop that engages the atten-
ton of the farmers and horticulturists
of the country. 1t is crop that will
always command fair price, and the
great variety of soil and climate in
the United States will ever keep down
the fear of over-production. 1t is a
fruit that will ever have foreign de-
mand, and gives better pecuniary re-
turns, for labor and time invested,
than any other product that engages
our attention.
In order that we may discuss the
subject in a systematic and intelligent
manner, l will classify as follows: lst,
location; I'd, soil; Sd, transplanting
4th cultivation; 9Th, pruning and care
of trees; 9th, gathering and market
ing; 7th, varieties. when to plant and
what to liant; Sth. fertilizers and
spraying.
1st. Location of an Orchard This
should be on level ground, free of
rocks and stumps, well drained, not
too low on account of danger Of un-
timely frosts, nor too high on account
of wind storms and droughts. Level,
to catch and hold or absorb moisture.
Water should not lay around a tree
hills and hillsides are prey to wind
and droughts.
ID. The Soil-This should be the
best of limestone, choice corn and po-
tato land. When our fathers planted
an orchard they generally selected the
roughest and worst pieces of land on
the farm. They said, at is too rocky
to cultivate for the cereals; l will
plant it in fruit trees. The result Of
this is that all our old orchards have
a diiapidated Santiago-de- -Cuba-barbor
look. Why? Too much rock makes
shallow soil. You want deep soil.
The trees are short lived. They grow
slowly and die prematurely. An Or
chard to give satisfactory returns must
have a rich, deep limestone soil. Take
the best on your farm and you will
not regret it. Take your rough, rocky
land for permanent pasture lot OF
rock quarry. Limestone land for ap-
Piles, soap and slate land for peaches
and other fruits.
Sd. Preparation Of Soil and 7rasn-