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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-04-18
CHAPTER XIV.

IL would be difficult to analyze my
feelings during the remarkable inter-
view between my double and Miss
Mansley. Her words were too plain to
be mistaken, and when Hank Boyer
went forth from that southern home IL
was with the knowledge that everything
was ended between him and the beaute-
Gus woman Of whose love any man
might feel proud.
Onto few indeed is given the privi-
lege Of making the acquaintance OF q
member Of the other sex as had been
mine in this case. Miss Mansley had
been the means Of saving me from vio-
lent death, for it is beyond supposition
that ] could have effected my escape
from the room i'll the inn without the
help she gave at the critical moment
Ny gratitude was deep, and yet so per-
verse is male human nature that was
uncomfortable aud restless over point
that had no right or business to allow
to intruds into my mind.
When she left her home on the pre-
vious evening and walked to the hamlet
of Aldine for the purpose of helping the
man in imminent peril. did she believe
he was Hank Boyer, whom she had now
Just dismissed from her presence! My
belief was that she did. and believing
thus was-miserable.
waited in the alcove until she sum-
moned me forth, when / resumed my
old place directly in front Of her and at
one side of the room. was amazed TO
observe scarcely any signs Of agitation
over what was certainly an extraor-
dinary interview. She was brilliant
brunette, with hair and eyes Of intense
blackness and complexion almost
olive. There seemed to be faint height
ening of color and brighter luster in
the eyes that inthralled me.
II am puzzled over one thing" she
remarked with that quiet self posses
sion which was one Of her most admira-
BILE characteristics
"Can be of any help to you?"
1T is my anxiety regarding your
safety. I do not know when father will
return, and every hour Of his absence
increases your personal danger.
"How?"
"You have told me Of your persistent
pursuit, which up to this time has been
fruitless, but you left the swamp in the
daytime and came here as / wished you
to do. Even if you were not seen while
on the road il must become known that.
you are here :
"Unfortunately there can be no douht
on that point, forboth your servant and
myself observed q man some distance
up the highway who was watching Us.
He saw me enter your grountfs and
knows arm here"
The information startled her. and she
rose and went to each Of the windows
in turn, scanning all Of the country IN
her field Of vision.
"I see nothing to cause alarm" she
aid coming back to her seat, "but
there can be no question that 1t exists !"
"Such being the fact, It is my duty
to depart at once. I have no right to
bring trouble upon the household from
which have received kindnesses that !
can never reps 'or forget. Twill leave /"
"Stay moment, !" she said - rose
20 my feet. "We must make no mis-.
take. II father returns and you are gone.
be will be displeased with me-"
"Whyf'
because you were invited to our
home, and Minissippian defends the
mfety and honor of his guest 20 the
death.
"A most chivalrous sentiment bat 4
Sondas NJ duty none - lsa ufssut. "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-04-18
fro BE CoxTINUD.l
DYED DIAMONDS.

fellow stones Can Re Made to Lock
Like Gems of the First water.
There are tricks in every trade" has
grown To be- an adage. and this proverb
holds especially good with regard to tho
jewelry trade. which for ways that
are dark and tricks that are vain" fair
" takes the palm for roguery.
Although a great deal Of capital. time
and labor have been devoted TO counter
feiting the diamond. very little success
has been obtained from a fraudulent
point of view. As the diamond Possesses
extraordinary qualities Of hardness
and brilliancy. with which no imi-
tation. up to now, can attempt to via
paste" of all kinds can be tSsted by
means Of sharp steel file. which
scratches its surface.
A method of successful imposition
with diamonds has however, been dis
covered. and the originator Of thisswin-
die actually defrauded the pawnbrokers
of London alone in one year Of upward
Of $500, 900.
The general public, as well as jewell
ers, are aware that diamonds Of yell
lowish tinge, or, AS they are called in
the trade, "straws. are worth very lit
tie Large stones Of this color. even
when weighing from 10 to 100 carats
are quite common and will only fs1eh
in the market from $5 to geo per carat
the value, Of course. increasing in ratio
with weight Diamonds Of the same
weight. il Of the first water. or perfect
" colorless. would be worth from i've
10 ten times as much
The methods Of the individual refer
red 10 were as follows: He purchased
quantity OF yellow" stones, and then
by simple yet ingenious process sue
ceeded in imparting to them an evanes-
cent purity Of color. This was done by
procuring two ordinary glasses. . kettle
of boiling water and u threepenny
packet of mauve dye.
The yellow" diamond. which was
perhaps set in gold ring or pin, was
merely dipped in the glass containing
the dye, and then in clean boiling wa
ter half a dozen times, and allowed TO
dry, when it presented all the appear
ance, even to the eye Of an expert, of Q
magnificent stone Of the first water.
The next move was TO place the ring
ON the finger. and the well dressed dia-
mond dyer would sally forth. enter q
pawnbroker and pledge the ring for at
least three times its worth. Within IL
hours however. the effects Of the dye
would have disappeared. and the pawn
broker could only wonder what on
earth was wrong WITH his eyes when he
advanced So much money ON such yell
low stone
Fortunately. owing to the magnitude
Of this individuals operations, the
fraud was discovered, and now pawn
brokers, if they are suspicious Of dia.
mond's color. immerse it in nitric acid,
which destroys any dye that may be
present without in any way injuring
the stone.-London Mail
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-04-18
IN DREADFUL SUSPENSE.

A good yarn Is TO hand from the wilds
Of Australia. Two impecunious Scotch
men, travelling north in search OF gold,
came upon saloon. They only had 3
''saxpence" between them, so they or
dered one 'nip o. whusky."
They were hesitsting who should have
the first drink, when an "auld" ac-
qusin.ance joined them. Pretending
they had just drank, one Of them handed
the newcomer the whiskey, requesting
him to join them in drink.
He drank, and after few minutes Of
painful silence and suspense said
SNOW, boys, you'll have one with meg'
"wasna that weel managed, m0n?'
said one TO his pal afterward.
SAY, 1t was" said the other, solemn
ly; '!but It was dreadful risk !"-Odds
and Euds.
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Erastus Brown was our main reliance
among the servants. He expressed an
eagerness to join In the defense, but
since ne refrained from doing 80 until
after his mistress announcement that
he was, to confine bis services to watch
man or scout il cannot be believed he
wss much disappointed. The other men,
Of whom there were several. were en-.
Joined to scan the country in every di.
rection and report promptly the discov-
cry Of anything suspicious.
Early in the afternoon, when every
thing appeared to be quiet, Miss Mans.
ley and / ate q hasty lunch. We re-
mained in the parlor, moving from
window ~ window, talking together In
low tones and continually on the alert.
Nothing could be clearer to me than our
powerlessness against Q determined at
tack. II our assailants should confne
their assault to the front Of the house,
where they would be in fair range, it
Is probable that we could have held
them off indefinitely, but 1t was too
much TO expect them to butt their heads
against wall in that fashion.
1t vas about the middle Of the after
noon that Erastus Brown, who was on
the lookout at one Of the upper win
dows, rushed down stairs in state Of
excitement, with startling news
"Dey're cominp' he gasped. "Deyll
be here in few minutesv'
Whom do you mean?" asked Miss
Mansley. betraying less excitement than
myself.
"De biggermists, dat am gwine to
tore de house DOWN.
"How manyY"
"Two hundred and twenty. five; l
counted emp
Instead of replying to this astound-
ing declaration, the young woman ran
up stairs. She had hardly disappeared,
when she uttered glad cry.
Father is returningw she called.
Almost instantly she reappeared at
the head Of the stairs and hastened to
my side, her face aglow with delighted
excitement.
'Is he alone:" I asked.
''He brings re.enforoements Isn't It
grand"
"How many?"
"Two-sufilcient to repei l00."
Evidently the daughter held good
opinion Of her parents courage. Never
theless four determined men (for in
clude myself constituted formidable
force, to say nothing Of the brave young
woman.
A few minutes later the three horse
men dashed up and leaped from their
saddles.
Erastus was on hand to take charge
of their animals, and Esther opened the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-04-18
THOUGHT THE END MUST BE
Git DEE

An Irishman who served on board y
msu.of-war was selected by one Of thu
officers, To haul Ia tow-line Of c0nsid-
ersble length that was towing over fhe
taffrsil. After pulling In forty or nifty
fathoms, which had put his patience
severely to proof, - we'll - everv
muscle Of his arms, he muttered TO him.
self: ''Surely, Its - long - to-day and
to-morrow! It's . good weeks work
for any Ave in the ship. Bad luck 70
the leg or the arm it'll leave last. What
more OF Il yets Och, murder! the says
mighty deep, 70 Be sure!s After coutin-
uing In 3 similar strain, and ooncsivina
there was little probability Of the con.
pletion OF his labor, he suddenly stopped
.hort, and, addressing tho ollcsr Of che
watch, exclaimed "Bad manners 70 me,
cir, II don't think somebody's cut o6
the other end of 4"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-04-18
Dickens Wa .I.oud.r

In the memoir Of the late J. II. Fris-
well there is glimpse OF Dickens
which will seem familiar 10 those
Americans who remember the some
what famboyant dress Of the novelist
"On one occasion. wrote the suthor
of the Gentle Life, I'VE were walk
ing down Wellington street and just
passing the Office Of Household Words
when hanson cab stopped and out
stepped gayly dressed gentleman His
bright green waistcoat and vivid scarlet
tie any one would have noticed. but the
size Of the nosegay in his buttonhole
riveted my attention. My father intro
duced me, and l. who had only seen
engravings Of the Maclise portrait and
photographs. was astonished to 6nd
myself face to face with Charles Dick
ana |"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-04-18
CHAPTER xXv.

found the home of Colonel Mansley
better prepared for defense than would
be suspected. Like most southerners,
be was fond Of hunting, and in his
house were two fine rifles. Q shotgun
and small revolver. The smaller rife
and pistol were the property Of his
daughter, who was an expert in their
use az we'll a. Q horsewoman Of consum-
mate skill. The revolver belonging to
the colonel had been taken BY him when
he rode OF in quest Of re-euforcementA
20 that no cartridges were found Of
which / could make use. But his rifle
was placed at my disposal, while Miss
Mansiey was similarly armed.
Our hope was that il the vigilantes
arrived before the master OF the house
we could stand them Of until be came
The real strength Of this peculiar de-.
fense, as Il seemed 10 me, lay In the
personality Of the young woman, who
was well known and universally respect
ed. Il was hard to,bslieve thst COM
pany Of her neighboes would proceed 10
violence in which she was slrs TO be-
come involved. but when ! intjmatsd
suoh belief she shook her bond and
dnce che knew th9m bette thnn ~
Views were entitled b bsIlee
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-04-18
SEeeORN.

We have more u once alluded TO the
fact that the New ,rk experiment sta
ton several yesrs;o tested separately
the seeds from ihP, the butt and the
central part Of thsr OF corn, and found
thst the kernels fr' the tip of the ear
Welded more thsnh~r OF the others
At the stations Kansas and Ohio
they found the ne result, the tip
Kernels In Ohio Iaucing two bushels
Of corn more TO there than those on
the centre Of the : They also proved
stronger and N, reliable In germi-
mating.
In both ksnsssnd Ohio the butt
grains produced srger yield per acre
than the central aims, while In one
test in New Yorhey gave a oushel
more 10 the scre n the hutt grains,
and we believe iu piher test this was
nearly reversed.
We were brougtp, as MANY farmers
were, 10 rejec; tho aud butt kernels
in planting seed, i IL the stations are
correct, We were scting our seed by II
wrong method, aNere grading down
instead of up. his Is true OF field
corn, il is likely te also OF our garden
sweet corn, and lrdeus should take
note Of it, and another fact which
was brought out these experiments.
The corn grown u the kernels on the
tip OF the ear prd earlier IA well as
stronger thsn thsrown from the Gen.
trsl part OF the r.-Americsn Guilt
yafOr
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lddlfF.
massive front door and was clasped in
the arms Of her father, who affection
ately kissed and embraced her.
Quickly she had explained every.
thing and introduced me To her parent,
who cordially pressed my hand and
presented me to his companions.
Colonel Fitzroy Mansley was West
Pointer, q veteran Of the Confederacy
and one Of the finest looking men ever
looked upon. He was tall, erect with
pronounced military bearing, silvery
white hair, a keen eye, pink cheeks. an
aauiline nose and set OF natural teeth
almost as fine a. his daughters He
was an ideal soldier and as chivalrous a
knight as ever rode under the standard
Of Godfrey Of Bouillon. His compan-
ions, like him, had served the Confedi
eracy from the first Manassas to Ap-
pomattox and most of the time with
him. One was Captain Hugh Warren
and the other Captain Sam Vernon.
Needless to say, they would not have
been appealed TO by Colonel Mansley
had he not known the stuff Of which
they were made. They welcomed the
opportunity for brush of this nature
that would serve to recall the days OF
the bivouac, the camp and the battle
field. Each Of the couple brought
Winchester and a revolver and within
the same minute that they reached the
colonel's residence were ready for
business "
1t came out that there had been
third recruit in the person Of Sheriff
Buttlin, but on the road whom should
they meet but Hank Boyer, mounted on
his father best mare and doing his ut
most to get out Of section which he
saw would soon become too hot to hold
him. The sheriff promptly arrested the
young man and started for the county
seat, dozen miles distant The SYM
pathy and respect felt for Beyer's father
led the party to drive to his home with
a statement of the facts and with view
Of allowing the parent an opportunity
of giving bail II he chose for his son.
But Major Boyer had become convinced
at last of his worthlessness and refused
longer to acknowledge him or have
anything further to do with the scape-
grace.
"Take and do with him what you
choose. never wish to look upon his
face aRin," said the old Roman, turn
ing away.
It may as well be stated that the
sheriff conducted his prisoner to the
county seat without difficulty, and
there in due time he was placed upon
trial to answer several charges. was con-
victed and sant to the penitentiary for
long term Of years
Aud 80 it may be said at last that my
double was undone.
"Mr. Kenmore" remarked Colonel
Mansley after the first furry was over,
az deeply regret that you should receive
such an introduction to Mississippi, but
II some Of our people are inhospitable
we intend to prove to you that others
know how TO treat q gentleman. These
Doors are in need Of the alutary lesson
that awaits them.
"That was proved long since. It will
always be cause Of deep regret to me
that should have brought this trouble
upon you and
"Tut tut, tuti None Of thatl Weare
doing . simple act Of duty, which you
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-04-18
cLlkGS.

The grange is -partissn, but the
farmers should and shoulder 10
shoulder, sgsinst ravsgant appropri-
ations OF the publhouey and reckless
expenditures. I thoughts OF the
farmers should Ger In the grange.
The grsndeur OF grange ia greater
than that Of any o. organization. Co
operation Is one be great opp,ortn,,
mites OF the grsnsnd the social and
educational featunre among It's many
advantages. Lod the Improvement
ia farmers fsmiliod homes since the
grange came intoistence. Farmers
sre nov looking improvement 10 all
directions. The pxe is making better
citizens.
The weed Il monopolist. This
ought TO raise ny farmers hand
sgsinst il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-04-18

"Hsve you decided whittier you will
SO aud how you will reach that pointg"
~ can walk to Southfield and there
take the steamer up or down the river. "
"And in trying to do 20 place your
self in the hands Of the very ones whom
You have been seeking to avoid. Ishould
put my chestnut at your disposal were
IL not for one thing"
"What IL THAR"
"Your objectionable insult"
"Heavensl OF what insult have !
been guilty."
lyon bought him for $780,"
I joined in her laugh, but the fash
Of mirth instantly passed, and she add.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-04-18
wooo Asnes eoR APPLE TRees.

WOOD ASHES FOR APPLE TREES.
10 some tests ut the New York expert
ment station IL was found that the foli-
age was greatly improved in sections Of
orchards treated with wood aches, and
the trees were freer from scsb. The
color of the fruit was also improved iu
some seasons and with some varieties.
but during the seasons which favored
the perfect development Of the fruit, the
color was not helped. Apparently the
use Of ashes has . tendency to hasten
the perfect development Of the fruit
Some seasons this ripening process wac
carried 90 far where ashes were used
that the apples did not keep - we'll as
on plsts untreated.-New England
Homestead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-04-18
cssAMssY 0aIRY sUTTsR.

When We look the market reports
We see that butte clsssed "a ''cream-
ery- and .'dsiry. rCresmery" implies
that IL IA made u factory from the
milk of uumber cows owned by y
greater or less neer OF individuals.
ID .iry butter il IN from milk produced
on the farm. II Sotice the quotations
further, We see q creamery Is quoted
much higher thsiiry butter.
What Ia the eatpf thiss First. the
impression il th5uttsr made at the
fsctory IL far supor 10 dairy butter.
This Ia erroneoussking all thing into
consideration, IL iossible 10 make bet
ter dairy butter Z factory butter. In
the mSkiug OF d. butter the farmer
has the care and fling OF his own coss
under his own cool. slso the care OF
the milk from thsae IL leaves the COW
until il is a flush product, ready for
the market: there he should be able
70 make a fiuer pact than any factory
can.
The factory msDes not have these
favorable conditid de has the milk
from = number Oirm dsiries, fed 90
different kinds food; the milk Is
hauled from one TX miles. arriving st
the factory wsrml partially ehurned.
But under all OF u conditions his tin-
ished product sell,r more than does
the butter OF theiividual farmer
New England Far.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-04-18
"DurabM " IS
Better Tn ShoSv. "

The sveafof the multi
millionaires not equal to
good health. Riches sufhoaf
health are a Sc, and yet the
rich. the mte classes and
the poor alikaOe. in Hood S
Sarsapa-illa. Oaluable as
sistant IN sing and main-
tanning pert health. 1t
never disarnts.
scrofuia n years ago our son
now eleven. had fious case OF scrofuis
and erysipelas wiradfui sores, dischars-
Ing and itching ssntly: He could MOI
walk. Several PfSsns did no. he.P 10,
sixteen months. ee mcnths Sanen' a
with Hoods Satrills made him p.r,
tectly well. We AID 10 tel otheis VI IT,
MRs' DAVID LAIs rawa, Kansas
Na.,sea-"ytng spells. dizziness
80 nrosf ration bbled me for years
usa nenrslgia. q weak and could no'
.Ieep' NV age weainst me. but Hood
Ssrsspariiia cu1ne thorolghiy. ny
~eirhf increasedp l25 to l43 pounds,
am the mother ose children. Never Iei,
80 well and strornce was martisu mari ss', e. 8.
40 now MRs. WATERS, l59 $50 o.
Washington. ID.
ec,esns-. Nd to tie the hands Q
o,r tVo wear old on account of ecxems
~, s.ce and III No medicine ever
Ss,,,ss until vea Hoods Sarsspariiis
| Msss .con cureN.s. A. vAx WYcK, II
Montsomery strPaterson. NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-04-18
Its Natural Eject.

"How many Of these sheep got ont
Of heref'' asked the angry farmer.
Il don't know" replied the new
hired man, rubbing his eyea AFTER
I'd watched five or six Of EN- jump
over the fence I seemed to lose the
count. That always puts me to sleep"
Chicago Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-04-18
TWO MEN.

Two men toilcd side by side from sun 10 sun,
And both were poor,
Both aat with children when the day was done,
About their door.
One saw the beautiful In crimson cloud
And shining moon,
The other with his head 10 sadness bowed.
Made night Of noon.
One loved each tree and flower and singing bir'
On mount or plain;
No music In the soul Of one was stirred
BY leaf or rain.
One saw the good IN every fellow man,
And hoped the best;
The other marvelled at his Masters plan
And doubt confessed.
One having Heaven above and Heaven below,
Was satisfied.
The other. discontentet, lived In woe,
And hopeless died.
Boston Transcript.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-04-18

One advantage In sailing butter In .
granular form h that every particle
comes In contact with the brine, which
hx,iens It, and af the same time removes
Tho burtermilk and cheesy matter, giving
Il l,eeser keepinG qualities.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-04-18
A Femini,e view.

Kate-So Carrie is to be married I
suppose she is very happy,
Ruth-Happyf should say % NJ
Fixton. her 6ance. doesn't amount 10
much. but her trousseau 10 just elegant
Boston Transcript
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-04-18
OF No Avail.

prisoner, said the court, "have
you anything to say for yourselfr'
whats the usef replied the cul-
prit; you guys wouhn't believe me. +"
-Philadelphia North American.
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AMONG TH FARMERS.
"srssDtr rLow.-

Corrcspondence on pkieAi Agricultural topics
n solicited. Addr al communications IN
tended Tor this depment 10 HKxRy d. HAN
nosp. Agricultural Oxford Democrat
Paris, Ne.
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&ot.Sas1qpo'1

-, 1,II. eur1 ills; ths nes-lrritati.g ~
- 97lIEa1 ~ - n
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h W FUTILE, Rumford. Maine
Proprietor BryAnt's Pond. Andoyer ana KUN
ford Falls Daily >tzse Line
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-09-22
CLOSES DREYFUs INCIDENT.
Minister of War Addresses an Oreer to
All Corns Commanders.

Minister of War Addresses an Ore,er to
All Corps Commanders.
PARIS, Sept. 22.-The minister of war,
General de Gallifet, has addressed the
following Or. ]. to corps commanders:
ssThe incident is closed. The military
judges, enjoying the respect of all,
have rendered their verdict with
complete independence. We all, with
out harboring afterthought. bend to
their decision. We shall in the same
manner accept the action that feeling
of profound pity dictated to the presi-
dent of the republic. There can be no
further question of reprisals of any
kind. Hence, I repeat it. the incident
is closed. ask you, and, if it were
necessary, I should command you, to
forget the past, in order that you can
think solely of the future"
CARPENTERAs. France, Sept 3D.
Former Captain Dreyfus arrived here
this morning and went to the home of
M. Valabreggue. a relative. No dem
onstration occurred. Nine. Dreyfus is
expected here tonight. While Dreyfus
health does not permit of his receiving
visitors it is hoped the climate will re-
store his strength during the next few
months, which he is expected to spend
here.