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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-21
CHAPTER XVII.
BRIDGING THE CHAsN.

Jack, the superb thoroughbred, car
ried Lieutenant Oakman over the moon
lit road with swiftness and ease that
filled his rider with admiration. The
steed, az black as the eyes OF his mis-
tress, seemed tireless. 1t was 50 long
since he had had an opportunity for
stretching his peerless limbs that he
reveled in the enjoyment Of sweeping
mile after mile behind him.
Twice during the night the lieuten-
ant met other horsemen, but. although
they exchanged salutations, the uni
form of the officer awoke no suspicion,
II indeed it was noticed. Some time
later, however, he found himself sud-
denly pursued by squad Of cavalry,
who shouted to him to halt and give an
account Of himself. Figuratively speak.
ing, Jack laughed at the party and
with little effort threw them hopelessly
to the rear.
But Oakman knew how to treat such
q noble animal Just as it was growing
light he turned of from the main road
and approached . neero's cabin. that
| belonged to one Of the plantations thai
were the rule in that stata Il was lit
lie risk for Union fugitive TO trusi
| any member Of the African race, and
when the horseman had made known
who he was the negro and his Wifi
allowed him genuine southern hospital
Iity. While the man wss looking afta
! the hoesa, the ssmaumy" prepared
nouriahing meal Of poas. bscoa and 70
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FARM FAGOTS.
A weed is a plant out Of place.

A weed Is plant out OF place.
DAirymen should have . well-hlled
silo for this winters feed.
Butter when well washed with weak
brine, when 10 fine granular stage Will
seldom show one percent OF cheese.
Butter to have a butter flavor, unim-
paired, should not contain to exceed
oue-hslf ounce Of salt per pound or over
ten per cent Of water.
The two best feeds for the dairy ows
IRE wheat bran and good common red
clover. But IL the best results are Sc
cured something Of variety Is neccs-
ssry.
Francois the greatest egg producing
country in the world, supplying not only
her own people, but selling also Ia Ens-
land, Germany and other countries.
The hoe will compensate for lack oi
manure Ia the garden sometimes. Moth
ing improves vegetables like good noe
inv of the soil and cutting out the weeds
Use the wheel hoe and save labor.
Some people in this country can taks
.h.ndoned farms and make money Oh
them and renovate the land ~ well
lands that were once fertile may be Pu'
| In good AZ IL properly managed.
Everything you sell from the farm
represents certain amount OF fertility
Get your surplus products 10 such SHAPE
that Won will be selling - little fertility
J ss possibIe when they 90 TO market.
II
Iris all right to speak OF the COW %
machine for converting Certain element
into milk, but she has mental ana sen
timental side that must be taken lnto -
count to get the best results. Inc con
dirion Of her mind and feeling nas
srear deal 70 do with her WORK. ne
comfort and repose Of mind must o
considered or the results VIII Do dissp
pointing.
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CHAPTER XVI.

One Of the curious features Of that
nights stirring incidents was that,
from their opening to the close. the
good Mrs Eldridge slept uninterrupted
". Not until the following day did she
learn of the alarming experiences OF her
friends. The same can be- said OF Aunt
Marcie and her lively son Rastus,
though in their case the fact perhaps
was not 80 remarkable, since they were
further removed from the turmoil.
As Lieutenant Oakman drew near the
humble home of Pete, the faithful serv-
ant of General Eldridge, burning point
of light and pungent smell Of tobacco
brooding in the air apprised him that,
despite the lateness of the hour, the
slave was seated on the bench in front
of his cabin. smoking his pipe. 1t may
have been that what he had passed
through rendered the old man restless,
and he was seeking to sOothe his nerves
before lying down for rest.
Naturally he was astonished when he
recognized the Union officer approach
ing him. II required several minutes
for Oakman to make clear that he had
returned to avail himself Of the offer OF
Miss Eldridge. Pete Knocked the ashes
from his pipe and gave grunt Of dis
gust.
kin 70 explain" he asked with
surprising frankness. why yo' was
borned sich debblish fooli"
That parting with Miss Eldridge had
put Lieutenant Oakman in frame OF
mind that made it impossible for him
to be offended with anything in which
she was interested. Still there was i'm
minent need of haste.
~ admit, Pete, that / have acted
foolishly, but it is not good manners for
you to refer to it. Besides, number Of
Captain wilkins cavalry are near the
house looking for me, and II don get
away in short order shall be killed.
.De Lawd bress me! Yo' doan sayl"
gasped the scared Pete. ''If dat am 90,
yo've got to scratch grabbelP
In his alright he moved as II he were
a young man again. With the officer at
his heels he led the way across the old
cotton field, or rather along its margin,
for he fully comprehended the peril
that threatened the young man for
whom he had formed strong attach
ment Then they penetrated into the
woods until they came upon tumble
down structure that had been converted
into rude stable, where the beautiful
| thoroughbred Jack had long been kept
closely looked after by Pete.
He was again saddled and bridled,
and then by long. circuitous route
was conducted to the highroad at q
point about half way between the home
Of General Eldridge and the furking Of
the ways. A careful reconnaissance
having failed to reveal any sign Of dan
ger, the lieutenant placed himself In the
saddle, Pete helping to fix his boots in
the stirrupa Then the slave doffed hia
hat and wished his friend well
As Oakman leaned over the side ol
his horse to shake the hard. honest
hand he left In the palm every green
back with a single exception that be
owned. Then. twitching the rein, b
went down the highway like thunder
bolt.
Il wss . beisf sallao 10 The Sosk
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Advertiser.

A new and yerdant postmaster In
small rural town had received instruc.
tions to advertise all letters uncalled
for at the end Of certain length OF
time. He obeyed orders by inserting
the following advertisement In the VII
lage weekly paper at the end Of the
first week Of his term Of office:
"There are ten letters In the post
Office that nobody has called for. II
them they belong to don't take notice
and call by the end Of the month, the
letters will be sent to the dead letter
office. Anybody expecting letters they
amt got can come and see II any Of
these letters belong to them. All take
notice"
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[To BE Continued
A WARM RECEPTION.
He Arrived Home Too Soon and DfA
Not Make "a Good Impression.

This resident OF Alfred street came
home at the end OF one week instead OF
three. as he intended when he started
on his business trip. He had his yalise
In his hand and rang the doorbell with
n vim.
"Pity you couldn't bring n gong with
you" snapped the sour faced maid
who answered the call. Whats the
sense OF maxim such a racket? We
don't want anything today" And she
slammed the door In n way that show
ed she didn't mind noise II she made II.
"Open that door," shouted the angry
owner.
"Go on. now We don't buy nothln OF
peddlcrs. wn don't. has my orders.
Quit kickin that door. or I'll telephone
for the police. Don't you think you
kin skeer me. Git chase on your
self"
LET me In at once. I'm the proprie-
tor OF this place, the husband OF your
mistress"
THAT'S a likely story, sIch a lookin
ole trump as you are. Make yourself
scarce now fur baldheaded ole
fraud"
He was ten times madder, because
he Is - years older than his pretty
wife, and jumped up and down on the
veranda while he shouted, waved his
valIse and vowed all kinds OF venge-
ance.
Before he was placid enough 10 see
straight the virago was upon him with
a hatiron, and there was nothing for
him but ignomlnious flight He was
Just well under way when his wife ap-
peared from down town and called a
halt. or course he sailed into her for
having such a girl, gave the maid five
minutes notice, went through the
house like storm and could only
smile the sIckliest smile when he saw
the new servant scudding through the
back gate.-Detroit Free Press.
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PEEL. Advice to Young Men.

Mental discipline, the exercise Of the
faculties OF the mind, the quickening
Of your apprehension, the strengthen
Ing of your memory, the forming OF a
sound, rapid and discriminating tudg-
ment. are OF even more Importance
than the store OF learning. Establish
control over your own minds, practice
the economy OF time, exercise an unre-
mitting vigilance over the requirement
Of habit. These are the arts, this Is
the patient and laborious process, by
which, In all times and In all profes-
sions, the foundations OF excellence
and OF fame have been laid.-Extract
From Sir Robert Peeps Address to the
Students OF the University OF Glas-
gov; From Charles Stuart Parker's
Life Of Sir Robert Peel"
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DRYING OFF COWS.

IL IL not unusual TO find a COW which
shows no inclination TO dry of at any
time after dropping her hrst or second
calf. Such an animal shows an excel
lent dairy trait, but IL Il doubtful II
continuous milking is profitable. Better
results are believed 10 be obtained from
cows which are inclined 10 take short
rest, yet there Is far more loss from
going dry too long time than too short
period. A writer in Primrose Bulletin
saws month IL long enough; three
weeks will do in most cases, snd six
weeks should be the longest time en-
couraged or allowed for u COW 70 be dry
before cslving. An accurate record OF
service by the bull Is essential 10 prepa-
rstions for drying OF cows at the right
time. A table should be- kept OF the
dates when cows OF the herd are success
siyely due 10 cslve, With notes ss TO
milking habit OF every one. When the
time comes for drying OFFS COW the grain
food should be gradually Withdrawn.
This may of itself ctuse milk TO cease
forming. Ii not, omit one milking 4
day. then milk once 10 two days, aud
thus extend the drying period over two
weeks. The udder must bee watched,
sud il any hardening or unnatural heat
Is shoSn regular milking must be re-
sumed. IL the COW continues TO secrete
milk IL must be dawn. No cow should
be forced 10 go dry against manifestly
natural resistance 10 so doing. On the
other hand, IL sn unpleasant pungent or
smoky" taste appears in n cows milk,
she may as we'll DC dried at once, regard
less OF dates, as her nils will not he
good until she Is fresh again. The dry
COW may be kept on pasture alone, not
too luIuiitnt, or on loS stable diet,
mainly Of cIarse forage, until about
two weeks before CT wing. Yet the
ration, while comp ,r.tiyely "wide,"
should BE- nutritious, and Ii should in
GUIDE shasu OF succulent food-roots
and silage. Then slow but steady in-
crease OF feeding may proceed, OF Il
nourishiug, cool and laxative kind, so
as 10 become narrower in ratio. Whe ~
bran is good material 10 use st this
time, but new-proeess linseed meal u
better Experience has led the writer To
endeavor 10 have his cows cslve on al
upgrade, as IL were, while daily gaining
in strength and vigor, on judiciously
prepared, nourishiug diet, but without
high feeding or plethora. A week BE-
fore calving remove the COW 10 roomy,
comfortable. quiet box stall, preferably
within hearing OF the held, II not In
sight. Be sure the bowels are quite
loose sud move freely for two days be-
fore cslviug. Watch for the event, but
do not disturb the COW or interfere unless
something goes wrong or assistance is
msnifestly necessary.
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when on a slight rise OF ground IN ad-
vance the form Of a man on foot and
bareheaded loomed TO view in the
moonlight. And then il was that Oak'
man discovered he was CLOSE to the
house Of General Eldridge and recog-
nized the man as Captain Wager
Trenholm, his exchange.
That officer was running, when as he
came mp the swell Of ground he saw
the Union fugitive almost upon him.
He held his revolver in his right hand,
and IL ever there was a Confederate
officer in the very excess Of sublime
rage, IL was the captain, who. discover
ing the plight Of the lieutenant, had
rushed ont Of the house and into the
highway to his defense.
The officer had suspected something
was amiss, and, issuing from the dwell
ing Just as Miss Eldridge was return
ing. he demanded to know what was
afoot. She told him. without reserve
Knowing of the presence Of some mem
bers Of wilkins cavalry in the neigh
borhood. the chivalric nature Of the
Confederate was aroused, and he com.
pretended for the first time the immi.
nent peril Of Oakman which had caused
him to resort to secret fight.
The return Of Pete with word that
the fugitive refused 10 use Miss Ell.
dridge's horse appealed still more strong
ly to the chivalry Of the captain. who
saw, without understanding the true,
underlying motive Of the refusal. that
II was because Of his objection that the
fugitive had thus been deprived of the
probable means Of securing his safety.
While still debating what he could do
IL indeed he could do anything. the
sound Of the pistol firing brought the
captain into the road.
"Out Of that saddle quicker than
lightning he commanded. as Oak
man came face 10 face with him.
The Union officer was on the ground
in a twinklinR at the side Of his friend.
'You are brave man. captain III
stand by you 10 the DEATH
mo. you won'ti Into the house with
you"
"And desert you, Neverl''
"You internal fool don't want
your help I'm in no danger. 1t is You
they're after, and. IL you stay here,
you'll be dead man inside Of thre,
minutes
''But what Of you. captainr" asked
the bewildered fugitive.
This time the captain swore. and,
seixing his companion by the shoulder,
he swung him about and precipitated
him ~ violently forward that he came
near falling
"of with youl Into the house' III
hold these people back till you're safe.
Then III join You, and We'll stand
them off together What in thunder
are you waiting for -
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Farmer Slack has finished digging
where he planted posstoes last sP''Ss.
He reports light crop, rs usuai, ou'
thinks his man may have lett pa I Oh tne
erop under the rank and tree-like weeds
which hid the hills.-F. Fl. b., Connecti-
cut
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saddle. dead.
his boot, disentangling itself from the
stirrup. left hin 6ing in the middle a
the highway.
II was fight again, with Al ~
chances agains1 him. bat. since there
was nothl1g else for him, Lieutenant
Oaknan jerked his animals head
around, and. with the merciles goug-
ing Of his spur into his bleeding Hank.
drove him to his utmost.
No use now Of looking to the reas.
He knew the whole party, after q mo-
ment's pause. would b after him, hot
ter than ever.
Something desperate must b DONE
and the fugitive was on the alert for
the first opening. no matter how slight-
While there's life there's hope. and ne
was casting about foe ths last chancs'
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LtSuItVuut ouhUtih ht'saB b'oPNN
each hand In turn.
Gle here has given us all q square meal
and our animals have had time TO rest
and eat, well be off hear that Sher-
man. with that army Of IA, 900, 900, not
counting the 1.700, 200 niggers that
have come in on the chorus, Is so far
over toward the sea that there ain't any
doubt he's aiming for Savannah.
"Such l happen to know to be the
fact" replied the lieutenant, who saw
no risk in making known what he had
learned weeks before, though he took
care to give no intimation Of the chan
mel through which the knowledge was
filtered to him.
"They seem to be taking their time,
observed Masters thoughtfully. And,
though it's mighty tough, don't know
that / blame 'em. I suppose it's the
fortunes of war, and it looks to me as il
the wind up isn't far of. "
"When / learned that that big army
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To know how to make use OF what we
know Ia vital point, and u We can m..s
use of vhat some other fellow knows W
Are still more benefited.
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AMONG THE FARMERS.
"srxxr rHk PIoS

Corresponicnse on practical agricultural topi, Q
s solicited. Address ali comm unicAticns 10
tended tor shis department to HKxRY ID. Han
aosp. Agricultural Editor Oxford pcmccrsi
Paris. Ne.
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FULTON'S STEAM WARSHIP.
The Recon- 10 the Gov
ernmrnt Signed by Noted Men,

II Is interesting In the light OF the
achievements OF our navy In recent
years, especially those OF the splendid
fighting machines propelled at the rate
OF 20 miles an hour, to read the follow
Ing report made during the war OF 1912
on proposition made by Robert Full
ton TO build a steam vessel for the pro-
lection OF our harbors and seaboard cit
les:
NEv LoSDoS. Jan 3. islL
We. the undersigned. have this day examined
the model and plans of vessel ot war. submitted
by Robert Fulton, 20 carry 20 guns, - and 81
pounders and use fedhOt shot. 10 be propelled by
steam az the speed Of four 20 Eve miles per hour.
without the aid of wind or tide. The properties
Of which vessel That, without masts or sails,
she can move With sufficient speed; that her ma
chinery being guarded she cannot De crippled;
that her sides are 80 thick as 10 be impenetrAbls
20 every Kind oi shot, and In calm or light
breeze she take choice Of position or distance
from an enemy. Considering the speed which the
application Of steam has already given heavy
floating bodies we have full confidence that,
should such a vessel move only four miles per
hour. she could under favorable circumstances,
which may always DC gained over enemies ves-
sels in our ports. harbors, bays and sounds, be
rendered more formidable TO any enemy than any
kind oi engine hitherto invented. And In such
cass she would be equal 70 the destruction OF one
or more seventy y-fours or oi compelling her or
them 10 depart from our waters We. therefore,
give our decided opinion that II is among tho
best interests Of the United States to carry this
plan into immediate execution.
SrEFHD DEcATuR,
J. JOxns,
l. BIDDLE.
On this report is the concurrence OF
s. Evans, o. ii. Perry, L. Warrington
Il In
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WHES IN lewiston you win nnd the very anes,
IN the eating Inc .. Longs Restaurant.
s. lls6ou 81 Near N nsic Hall. LEwisros, NE.
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srEFHEN DEcATuI
J. JOINS,
|. BIDDiE.

On this report is the concurrence Of
S. Evans, o. III. Perry, L. Warrington
and J. Lewis.-Washlngto Star.
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ALFRED COLE.
Books and Stationery,
BUcKFKLp. NE.
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A DAMON, Mschinist,
Bicycle Repairs Of al Kinds
BucxIELD. Me.
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Civil Engineer and Surveyor.
Loeb Bs, i5I.
SOzVAf, MANA
s,,cclal attention TO the rcsr>eins Of old lines
tnaLes furnished and oorrcspondence soncit
A. n. srURrEvAyT, PH. e.,
DkALkK ~
A..Ayei Drugs and Chemicals, Toilet Arsi-
Psys,ciAss' prescriptions accurately compound
Try ssu-t.vsns. Headache Powdsrs.)
No.s ODD Fellows Bloch.
SOUTH PARIS. MANI
c. L. BUCK
Surgeon Dentist,
SOUTH PARIS. MAINE.
Al nv bess vOrt warranted.
GEORGE P. JONES q SON.
Dentists,
NORWAY. MAiSE.
I0s Main 81
A. c. JONES
Smith d Mschinist,
SOUTH PARIS, MAINE.
Manuf,rturcr OF general machinery. steam en-
sn-s MIL work spool machinery and tools,
bots. set sc-ews. taps. dies and drills male and
rsHAlred ses,ss moving saa .hreshaas s,aa 1,s ma
t0s. Knives traPs. etc neatly and promptly re
paired. steam and water viPing done 10 or'ier-
FRANK HAPGoOD. successor - John Hap
good Dealer In Fancy Groceries. Fruii, Con
fecSionery. Cigar. and sporting Goods, BETHEL
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Boots Aad shoes Dry Goods. Groceries, Furnish
ing Goods and CI0,hing. Boots shoes Repaired.
:. IL ATWOOD AGO.
Groceries and Meats.
RunyoRp FALLS. NE.
BUY EguipOise W Aists. Corsets. Gloves and NIL
iBery Rrids a Mourning Outfits Specially
Lksosr q BoLAsD. Lxwtsros. III Lisbon -.
W ANDREWS a SONS,
wholesale and Retail Mfrs. BuriAl Csskets-
SOUTH WOODSTOCK. MAINE.
RESJ. sPAULDING.
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BUcnIELD, hs.
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WHFS IN Lewiston you will nnd the very anes,
!, N, ,.,,py une a. Long. Restaurant
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Groceries, Dry Gcots, Boots and shoes al
The ENCELsioh FRAME Co-
s0id and silver fle'1re IA~es'
MURPHY, Ha'aer AMI IslI' farrier, M,
Sign Gold HAi, MeGilhcuddy Block
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{. M n. A. IRISH,
Die Blocks. Sole Cutters and Cutting Boards,
BUCKFIsLD. NE.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-12

o. the origin Of Judge Lynch the
Chicago Tribune says: 1t goes back
to 1893, when James Fi'zstepheDs
Lyuch was mayor and warden of
Galway, Ireland. He sect bis son to
Spain to purchase a cargo Of vine.
The young man squandered the money,
but bought shipload Of vine on
credit. bringing with him back to
Irslaud the nephew of bis creditor, to
wbcm the debt was to be paid Young
Lynch threw the Spaniard overheard to
conceal bis on defalcation, and was
received at home With great honor. as
having conducted a euccessfui business
operation But sailor confessed 90
bis deasbbed to the father of the
culpsit, and young Lynch was taken
before the mayor of Galway, bis OVID
father, tried aod condemned to death.
TIE family tried to prevent the
execution. out the stern father, rather
than see justice thwarted, took bis sou
up g winding stairway, opened a
window overlooking public street.
fastened the moose with bis own hands
and acted as executioner. Ever since,
whenever man has taken the law into
his own hands, i: has been said that
Judge Lynch presided at the trial.