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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
M.r.lyn Question Of Spelling.

He was the engineer OF an ocean
liner and prIded himself on his knowl-
edge OF electricity. On one OF his brief
stays at home he accompanied his
wife to party. The subject OF cleo
tricity coming up. he Indignantly COM
bated the idea that II was possible for
two people to produce an electrical cur
rent through the body OF a third by
simple physical contact. His wife and
a friend said they would prove II and,
leading him to a window, told him to
pull up his sleeves and place both
hands fat on the glass. They then, on
eltheJ side, took a firm grip on his
wrists. At the end Of a few moments
his wife said:
Don't you feel pain, Willyr
"Nor' be replied and returned like
negative to a second and a third IN
quiry.
At his third response most Of the
company began TO laugh, and 1t sud-
denly flashed Into his mind that the
pronunciation Of pain and pane was
the same.-New York Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
A Dimculf Lay.

A New England woman Is the owner
Of hen which appears 10 choose her
surroundings with a discriminating
eye.
Soon after her present owner ac-
quired the hen she discovered the crea.
lures fondness for stepping into the
house whenever she could effect an
entrance and laying an egg on the
down coverlet which ornamented the
bed In the best chamber"
One day the hen managed 10 get In
unobserved during a season OF sweep
ing. and her presence was only dis
covered as she made her way hastily
out Of the side door. cackling with tri-
umph, some time later.
As the best room coverlet had been
out OF the way during the sweeping.
the mistress Of the house looked about
for the egg which she felt sure had
been laid somewhere. She found IL.
after half an hours search, on the
plush mantel covering In the parlor.
where the hen must have sat In state
between a china shepherdess and a
glass vase.
Nothing Oh the mantelshelf had been
disturbed, although just how the hen
had managed the delicate business will
never be known.-Youth's Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
GARDENING roR WOMEN.

1 cannot believe, as does n recent cor.
respondent, that outdoor work Is killing
the farmers wives of to-day, but Il
seems evident that excessive bicycling
or too little fresh air obtained by out
door occupation Il working to this very
end. Occupations must be judged by
their fruits. IL the spending OF large
percentage Of ones waking hours on a
wheel does not result In Improvement,
physically or mentally, then why should
not . portion Of the time be given over
to something that will; The care OF a
garden, the poultry or bees will afford
just what is needed by women on the
farm. There Is gain financially, phys
icslly, mentally and perhaps In other
ways In these occupations
The question Ia, Have you n definite
object In view which you are striving to
accomplish The products OF the garden,
the poultry yard and the dairy are too
poorly represented on our tables, which
may be assigned as sn important Cause
OF much poor health. The pigsty and
the sugar barrel contribute too freely to
our tables, causing many 70 resort 10
the wheel ln hope Of an improvement In
health.
know = young woman who from
early childhood had been Ia poor health
until recently. Her father was neglectful
OF the garden, and she decided that the
demands Of the table were such that u
good garden Was necessary. So she set
about it, with no past experience and
little present strength. Tue effect upon
her health has been remarkable, and IL l.
certain she has an increase Of useful
kno~ledge. The garden soon become
her bobby aud pride, and her guests
were invariably shown through IL. The
products OF the garden were good In
quantity and quality, aud, better than
all, she has gained in health, so that
garden and other work, instead OF being
a dread, are pleasure. and the gloom
Of life has given place 10 enjoy ment.
She has also had the care annually Of
fiock Of one hundred or more chickens,
In which abe Is successful. The com-
bined occupations have filed mind and
hands. An occasional tender chicken,
an abundance OF eggs and a frequent
variety from the garden have brought
decided change over the table, which Is
acceptable indeed. The parents OF the
young woman are specimens OF pork
fed persons. An almost continuous
resort to patent medicines for many
years has been to them seeming neees-
sity. have often heard other women
say they feel better when spring comes
and they get outdoors st work. IL seems
certain that women have better health
- no work In the garden and eat from Il
than those who stay indoors aud are
pork ed.-C. NJ. ID.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
HORSES IN LARGE CITES.

The great cities Of the world use up
sn enormous number of horses every
year, and these must constantly be re-
supp!ied by horses from the country or
from foreign parts. lt Is stated that 10
the suburbs of London alone there are
1J0, 900 horses In use and that 100 600
horses must every year DC sent into
these suburbs 10 take the place Of those
worn out. The city Of Berlin takes
l0O, 600 new horses every year. A large
humber OF the horses used in omnibuses
aud on tram lines both In Englapd aud
on the continent are imported from the
United States. The horses from the
United States are shipped from the ports
OF New York and Boston 10 the ports OF
London, Liverpool and Glasgow, aud
quite large number are trAnsship-
ped ut London for the ports Of Antwerp
and Hsvre. The ocean rates on horses
from New York and Boston are from
f5 10 Sc per head, including feed
and attendance, insurance for the voyage
and for ten days after landing aud dock
charges Words.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

''lt would be better not TO think Of
that now" answered Polly, "st least,
not until We me safe from pursuit. I
dare say We can fnd clergyman on
the other side Of the mountains. 7"
So toward the mountains they made
their way. driving the chestnut at
rapid gait. At frst the road afforded an
excellent opportunity for the horse to
display his good qualities. but as they
gradually drew nearer to the mountains
IL became more and more rugged and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
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Soon after General Robert Z. Lee
went to Lexington, Va. the presidency
Of an insurance company was offered
to him at salary Of $4,000 year.
He was at that time receiving only S3,-
900 as president Of the Washington
and Lee university. "We do not want
you to discharge any duties, general. -
said the agent. "We simply wish the
use Of your name. That will abun-
dainty compensate u.s."
Excuse me, SIR" was the prompt
and decided reJoinder. IL cannot con-
sent to receive pay for services l do
not render"
Nearly every mall brought him SINH
lar proposals. and just short while
before his death large and wealthy
corporation In New York city offered
him $4,000 per annum TO become It's
president. But he refused all such Of
fers and quietly pursued his chosen
path Of duty.-Ladies' Home Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
CHAPTER ".
N WHICH A NOTORIOUS CHARACTER Is M
TRopUCHD.

N WHICH A NOTORIOUS CHARACTER Is M
TRopUcED
Fully believing the fellow 10 I've one
Of q party Of pursuers sent to recapture
him, Edward Robin was overcome by
despair. II he had been alone. he would
not have hesitated to take q desperate
chance Of escape by attempting to ride
him down. but Polly's presence render
ed such course impossible. He would
willingly have risked his own life, but
felt that he had no right to endanger
hers. So throwing the reins upon the
horses back and raising his arms above
his head to show that he was unarmed
he called ont to the man:
Don't shoot III give upi"
At this the stranger lowered his rifle.
and advancing to tho side Of the chaise
said grufay!
"Ye've kept me waiting long time
for this charnce. Joe Westbrook, but
I've got ye at larst."
Robin looked down at him bewilder-
edly.
"Comel" continued the speaker in
peremptory tones "Out with vel I've
had my eye on that chestnut nag Of
yer'n for q long time. and now ! mean
to take it."
Realizing that It would be useless to
parley. Robin leaped out upon the
ground and then assisted his companion
TO alght.
"It's pretty hard on me, my friend.
he said bitterly, ''to be dragged back To-
the Goshen jail after getting so far
away from 1t. However. IL you treat
this poor girl kindly, I'll not complain. "
The man turned toward him in aston
ishment.
why. blarst my eyesr' he eIclaim-
ed. "Ye're not Joe Westbrook after
all"
81 never claimed TO be-" answered
the young man.
"Then who be YET"
"a poor fellow whom You would as
sist, IL you had heart" Polly inter-
posed warmly.
The man turned to her with an
amused chuckle.
"And what may pretty Polly West
brook be ADDING up here in the noun
tains along with . stranger and her
fathers nagf" he asked gayly.
The girl made no answer.
"Oh, ! reckon I understand yer
case, my gal" he continued. "Ye're
running away with this lad to git mar
ried. Why it's quite romantic, ! de-
clarel'
While speaking he looked from one
to the other with an amused. patfonis-
ing air, and then went on:
''Well. Claudius Smith 10 not the
hind Of man to part true lovers. spe-
cially when their courting Is objection
able to mortal enemy"
Claudius Smith,
On hearing this name pronounced the
lovers exchanged terrified glances, for
Il was that of Q notorious bandit CHIEF
tain, who. espousing the British cause
st the outbreak Of the Revolution, had
devastated the entire 6hawangunk re-
zion with his band Of robbers ever since.
Realizing that the surest way Of engag-
ing the sympathies Of such man was
to acknowledge himself an outlaw.
Robin no longer bssitated toreveal the
truth.
"f you are indeed the renowned
leade. Claudius Smith" h said. II
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
FARM FAGoTS.

When the weather Is cold and stormy
feed little more grain.
Iforchards are TO be made profitable,
they must receive rs good care as other
crops.
Good tillage increases the available
food supply Of the soil and also con-
serves It's moisture.
No place will give fruit so good flavor
as dark, cool, airy and slightly moist
cellar.
Do not hesitate to feed grain at any
time when stock need it. AT present
prices it will pay big interest.
Clean up the orchard thoroughly aud
burn all the rubbish. la doing so you
will destroy lots Of insects.
Crowd the fstteniDg stock with all
the flesh producing food they can digest.
Corn meal Is great staple.
Take good care of the colt for the
first two years; he will help himself
afterward, to . great degree, II he has =
chance.
Disease may lurk 10 that old well that
has not been cleaned out for several
years. Better attend to it before the
doctor cleans your pocketbOok out.
Are your facilities for getting feed to
animals the most convenient possible
Do you have to carry and drag and
handle several times? Is there no way to
better IL?
IL IL well to remember that while COM
mon stock may be vastly improved by
good feeding and care, better and quick
er results can be secured by careful Sc
lection and breeding.
The COW that has cold quarters and .
dirty bed Is in hard luck, and IL matters
not how fine . man her owner is, nor
how well bred she may be, she cannot
do her beat under these conditions.
IL will cost you nothing to hnd out all
about silos II there IL one within driving
distance Of you. Take . day Oh and
learn all you can about them. II may
be money in your pocket some day.
The bacon hog is not produced In
numbers equal 70 the demand. The
medium weight hog that produces long,
lean aides, with well-filled hams, IL the
hog that brings the highest market
price.
Every SOW should be bred for two lit
terra each year, bat q SOW that farroWa
A. one wear old should not oe ored im-
mediatsly Afterwards. She should 6e
siveo time 20 recover and TO more fully
mature.
Judging from the sediment isIs n9s u sns
hovl Of fact0ry separator IL wooIo
800, A II most farmers were not very
~ rsieulsr in straining milk. Even 10
,hs most careful strsining there WI o
some sediment In the separator; Il tn,a
i allowed TO remain In the MILK s vi!
ia6usncs TO quite IN extent The qaAi'sy
Of The buttsR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

The manager Of the clothing depart
ment opened his envelope on pay day
and scowled.
"Look here, Miggs." he said to the
cashier, this is the fourth time In sue
cession you have paid me with three
$50 bills, and I'm getting tired Of hus-
Ting around to get them changed.
Suppose you work your big bills of on
some other fellows for awhile, begadP'
"Mr. Mlggs," spake up calm, un-
emotional, businesslike voice from
somebody who was sitting inside the
railing with newspaper In his hand,
"for the next four weeks you will
please save Mr.. Whackham some an
noyance by keeping one $40 bill per
week out Of his envelope."-Chicago
Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
The Fence VIII Stay,

Two Atchison men decided recently
that their property would look better
with no dividing fence between and
took II down. 1t was down a week
when both women agreed to make
their husbands put up the fence again.
They had had no trouble. but a talk In
the back yard without a fence to lean
on was like meat without salt. The
fence is up to stay. -Atchison Globe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

Give all farm animals plenty OF pure
water and be sure that the drinking YES
sci Ia clean. Warm water 10 cold wealth
ar ia excellent for milk cows. The only
trouble Is that they become 80 fond OF
II that they are liable to drink TOO macn.
swine require plenty OF pure, ciesn 81,
w.ter. Do not imagine thst swill VIII
take the place Of wster.-Mirror.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

Little Charles = Sister told mamma
yesterday you was born to be poll
tician.
Mr.. Skimpley-A politiciani | Won
der why she thinks so.
Little Charles-She says you can do
30 much talkin without committin
yourself. Times Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
Surprised the Congregation.

Two little folks went TO church alone.
II was only around the corner from
their home, and their mamma knew
they would be safe. During the long
sermon they got tired. and the older
one, supposing that the school rules
held good In church. led his sister up
In front OF the pulpit and said. please
may we go homer Much surprised.
the clergymen gazed at them over his
spectacles. Then he understood, and
said. Certainly, my children" And
the two toddled out while the congre-
CATION smiied.-Weekly Bouquet. -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

Polly placed her lantern close to the paper
hilly, obliging them 20 slacken speed.
On reaching the foot OF the range, II
deteriorated into mere trail. some
times passing through dense thickets,
and again following the course Of rag
ing torrents, yet all the while pursuing
a westerly direction toward the frontier
settlements on the Delaware
At last they reached the summit OF a
steep precipice that overlooked the val
ley they had recently left Here Robin
drew rein Ia take survey OF his sur
roundings
Below him stretched the dim plain.
around and above. an impenetrable for
est. humming with q multitude Of In
sect voices. and the harsh. wailing cries
OF creatures Of the night.
"Oh, tell me, Edward. have we lost
our way" asked Polly in terrified
tones
Im afraid we have. my dear, he
replied. pressing her little hand 10 reas-
sure her.
"Oh, what will become Of usl" che
exclaimed. beginning 70 cry. These
mountains are filled with all kinds OF
wild beasts, and well certainly be de-
voured before morning"
At that instant a stone came tum-
bling down the rocky trail.
1t was mere pebble. but to Polly's
frightened ears the sound Of its fall was
like the crash Of an avalanche. With a
cry Of terror she glanced quickly into
the darkness ahead. fully expecting to
see bear or q catamount emerge from
the gloom. but she could distinguish
nothing
"Did you hear that. Edward'" she
whispered fearfully.
He motioned her to keep silent and
listen.
Not eound broke the stiffness Of the
solitude.
II seemed that even the buzzing in
sects with which the forest abounded
were conscious Of the approach Of an
enemy. They were beginning TO breathe
more freely when they heard rustling
noise in the bushes TO their right IL
approached nearer and nearer. and
presently shadowy figure pushed out
Of the thicket and stood motionless in
the middle Of the trail
II was a man
Scarcely had they recovered from
their surprise at his sudden appearance
when he covered them with the long
barrel Of a rife and cried out In tone
Of command:
ssGuyrendeyI 20
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were stretched on the walls and arti-
cles Of furniture. evidently procured BY
the bandit from some farmhouse he had
pillsged, added . homeliks appearance
to the place.
"Enter and make yersslves at
home" he said cheerily, while 60
Oh to fetch 70 . parson. Then III sum-
mon the entire band to the wedding,
and wen have . famous msrrymak.
ing"
Robin led Polly into the cavern.
while the bandit turned 10 60 upon his
mission. A. the latter had Z condders-
bls journey 10 perform he prsssd Jos
Westbrook's hoeye into his ssfvics and
disappeared IN The direction of the trail
When the last sounds Of his dsparturs
had died away In the distancs Robin
turned to Polly ard szclAinsd IN tonss
g eonstsnatioa:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

GLEAxrNGs.-A barrel Of dish water
"a not worth . pound Of corn Tor fa,-
tening pigs, and the soap and salt 10 u
are often dangerous elements. Tnere
;s soue waste from the table that makes
god food for pigs, bat the dish water
snd most ofshe thin stun 70 worm ny ,S
on the compost heap. Even ssim nii. !.
and buttermilk should be fed oeiore u
becomes sour, to get the most vaiue
out Of it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

People who suffer from heat In the
hands and feet can obtain speedy and
easy relief from the. same by putting
inside their stockings and gloves q
small portion of very fine oatmeal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12
AMONG THE FARMERS.
I" sPHEp rzR

Correspondence on prSetiesi agricultural topiss Q
Ia solicited. Address all Communication In
tended tor this department. 20 HKxRr ID. HAN
aosp. Agricultural kditor Oxford Democrat
Paris. Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-12

BUY squipoiss Waists. Corscss. Gloves and NIL
a3sry. Bridal q Mourning outnts Specially
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-05
IN THE ASSEMBLY,.
Legislators Working Themselves to
Death at the Last Minute.

After the regular opening OF the AS
sembly leave of absence was granted
to Mcdonald of Alameda and La Baree.
Thursdays journal was corrected
and approved.
Following are the reports from
Standing COMMITTEES:
Cargill, for Public Health and Quar-
antine, reported adversely on Nc
Keen's A. B. SO, amending the Act to
regulate the practice of pharmacy
Muenter. for Labor and Capital, made
an adverse report on Conrey's a b.
S95, amending the Code of Civil Proce-
dure, concerning mechanics liens Tor
work done and materials Furnished.
Raub. for Corporations, reported
back without recommendation O'Brien
A. B. $50, making transfer checks or
tickets issued to any passenger Oh
street car transferable; Jilson's A. r.
800, requiring foreign insurance COM
panies to give security for the payment
of their policies of insurance; Burnett's
A. B. 9S5, to pay the expenses of the
Railroad Commissioners in conducting
certain legislation.
De Lancie, for Education, reported
favorably on Pierce's A. B. 937, to
amend the Political Code relating to
the school law of California; adversely
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-05
Twas deposited with the State Controller

was deposited with the State Controller
on May Z, 1891.
Thereafter on April A. 1893, Governor
Markham received direct from the United
States Treasury Department a draft for
1.-THE sum- of SS.110.9S, being the balance pre-
VIously withheld, and said draft was on
April 4, 1898, deposited with the Controller.
1nasmuch as Mr.. Mulian now claims the
credit and benefit of these collections I'M
der the concurrent resolution of 1888, the
appointment OF Governor Perkins and the
Ratification of Governor Stoneman, it be-
comes important to ascertain whether Mr..
Mullan was ever legally appointed as such
agent
This question has been finally determin-
ed and adjudicated by the Supreme Court
of this State in suit by the claimant
here against the State upon the same
commissions for collecting moneys due
the State on the direct war tax claims.
The case is entitled John Mullan VS., the
State of California. and is reported in
volume ia of the California reports, on
page SIS. ct seq. The court there held that
the action of the Governor and of the
Legislature did not constitute the enact
ment of a law" within the purview of
the Constitution and that these proceed
ing did not form a competent basis or
contract with the State. 1t was fur
ther held that mere resolution or the
Legislature could not supply the place or
a law within the meaning of the ConStl-
tuition; that the State was not bound by
such actions on the part of the Governor
and Legislature; that there was no estop-
pei against the State, and that person
dealing with public officers is charged
with the knowledge of and is bound at his
peril to ascertain the extent of their pow
ers to bind the State for which they seem
to act, and if they exceed their authority
the State is not bound thereby to any
extent.
This decision upon the merits OF Mr..
Mullan's claims adjudges that his alleged
contract to act for the State is wholly
void.
In the face, therefore, of this decision
of our highest tribunal upon the very
foundation of Mr. Mullan's claims now
presented, and further considering the
conditions expressed in the Act of Con-
gress of March g. 1891, prohibiting the
Governor of the State from paying any
part of the money so received from the
United States to any agent under any con-
tract made between such agent and The
representative of the State, l find that
nv duty compels me to manifest my dis
approval of the bill which has received the
sanction of your honorable body.
HENRY T. GAGE.
Governor of the State of California.
At 10 o'clock Boyce insisted on sub
shutting one bill for another on the
file, and as it was an interference of
the "unanimous consent" order of busi-
ness. objections were raised. The vote
which followed developed the fact
(Which had been apparent most of the
EVENING" that there was no quorum,
and President pro tenn. Flint declared
the Senate adjourned.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-05
Alex Smith & Sons
Velvet Carpets.

This well-known make of velvet
carpets can be highly recommend
ed. They are not lacking in APP
pearance; soft high pile woven
into the back of carpet SO that
it cannot be pulled or swept out.
The colors are as nearly sun fast
as can be. Easy to sweep and
very serviceable in wear. Borders
to match.
Our price, sewed and laid, ST..
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-05
The Coming Summer
Shirt for Men.

An entirely new idea in mems
shirts. and it is strange no one
thought OF it before, is here: White
muslin shirts, with soft silk bos-
oms set in. To be worn with
white linen collar and cuffs. The
silk is washable and in handsome
stripes.
1t makes the very handsomest
Summer shirt that man can wear
and the price is not So or S., but
ST.
They haven't been here one day
yet, and still sales have already
been large.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-05
Ingram Carpets-an
Exceptional Quality, SOC.

Many ingram carpets at soc
have cotton and wool filling and
in reality are two-thirds cotton
and one-third wool.
Here is carpet in which the
filling is all wool. 1t has a stout
cotton warp, "ro8 ends to the
yard and comes in twenty hand
some patterns. Price, sewed and
laid, soc yard.