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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17

The Tuesday evening whist party
will be omitted this week.
| Mrs. Charles Rswson 81 Auburn visit
ed her sister, Mrs. :. =. Davis, over
sunday.
| Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. wijham were at
Lewiston over Sunday on visit 10 Mr..
withsm's brother.
Prof. Desn Tolmsn, principal OF the
Dixfield High School, spent Sunday with
his parents in this place.
VI, iOr j. Russell OF Auburn has been
here the past week settling up the affairs
OF bis brother, the late Q. 5. Russell.
F.. r. Wight Of Lynn, Mass, Is at
South Paris to see his sister, Mrs. Il.
p. Hicks, who has been i'll for some
time.
4 union service will be held at the
Methodist church Tuesday evening, and
a cordial invitation Is given to every
body.
The stores aud offices and other bust
ness places Of South Paris are requested
TO close tomorrow al 1890 A. ", dur
ing the funeral OF the late Frank A.
rhsyer.
The members OF Mt. Mica Lodge sre
requested 10 meet at the hall Tuesday
forenoon at 9:l5 A. NJ. 20 attend the
funeral of brother =. A. Thsyer.-H.
l.. SWAN, y. G..
The furniture aud undertaking bust
ness of the late Frank A. Thayer will be
continued by his daughter, Miss Grace
rhsyer, who has been her fathers as
sistsnt for some years, and Is thorough
ly familiar with all details of the bust
ness.
The Buektield Fur Club had notified
Landlord Shaw of the Andrews House
that they were coming 10 South Paris
for their annual meet, and would bring
with them the Brunswick Fur Club. and
that they should come In on him to-day,
Monday, with forty men and forty dogs
Not a single man or dog appeared on the
forenoon train; and as the condition OF
the earth Is anything but favorable 10
hunting, IL Is quite likely that the meet
Is postponed for while.
George Titcomb, one OF the older
citizens OF Paris, died Monday morning
AZ his residence on Elm Hin, near this
place. Mr.. Titcomb has been 10 inn
paired health for the past two or three
wears but Was not confined 20 the house
until a few DAYS before his death. He
WAS the sou of the late Rodney Titcomh
Of this town and was born May Il, 1921.
He leaves \ widow and one sou. Mr..
Titcomb was farmer and stone mason
by occupation and WAS respected
citizen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.


j. HASTINGS REAN, REGISTER.
BETHEL.
Ella +. Hamlin to c. W. McInnis. 40
BUcKFrELp.
C. r. Hatch 10 Laura =. Hersey. 300
GREENWOOD.
p. b. Edg~riy TO Perry Russell ct al. 80
w w Jacobs 81 Geo. q. Judkins, lW
MILTON PLANTATION.
American Bobbin Spool 4 shuttle Co. to +.
l.. Tebbets, ilU
r. c. Libby 70 Maggie Libby, 100
Mark Pike 20 Dennis Pike, j
r. A. Kavanough ct al TO Sarah II. wardwcll. 800
Same 70 Same.
PARIS.
Geo W. Ridlon 10 g. W. Durham. .
=. W. Durham 10 Saml. Haseltine, $50
FERp.
Matilda X Lapham to Robert Gilnspie. $50
RUNFoRp.
J. y. stephens u II. =. Woods, lsa
&. A. Mayhem l.. l.. Mayhem. 300
WATERFORD.
c. 8, whitney 70 c. Z. Riggs,
c. r Riggs TO c. 3. Whitney, 30
WOODSTOCK.
8. +. stearns TO W c. stcarns Ct ale. ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17

The Daily Argus is sent for 30 cents
per month or $500 per year In advance,
and 81 90 at the end Of the year, free OF
postage.
The Weekly Argus INCLUDING THE
SATURDAY EDITION, Is sen; Mt these
rates :-One copy, one year. free OF post.
age, Sl. 80 In advance or S2.00 At the end
of the year. Clubs Of 10, free OF postage,
$40 Ia advance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17

nn AMI aftsr oct :. l>Se, trains leave south
p.,is Going down el1 a. "a, SUNDAYS IN,
.iYle,iI IS a. N. ais 4. NJ coinE up ~
, y & a. y ", - y. u. (>un'iays inciude'il'
- ,..rer train arrives 9.la a. n.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17

Ms AugUsts VI, wife OF Silss T.
" Kim. died lsst Tuesdsy morning al
her home in this vjllsge, after short
illness. from pnenmonis. 40 the age OF
-ssrIy Gj years Mrs. Maxim Was born
H Foxcrott, and was the daughter OF
Caleb PreutisS. who went from this
town She was highly esteemed
Christian woman-oue OF the worlds
best. Besides her husband, Silas T.
Maxim, = leading citizen OF the town,
he leaves five children: Walter r
who Is 10 business in the firm of ;. r
Maxim 4 son; LSurs A, wife OF Raw
son Holman Of this place; Myron w.,
Florence A, and :. Sanger, all OF whom
reside at home. The funeral on Thurs
day afternoon was attended by Rev. IL
j llsughtOn Of the Congregation
church, aud Rev. A. G. Fitz OF North
BriGgtou, former pastor OF the church
Mrs. Maxim had been q member OF tn<
church for forty-five years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17

universaiist Church. Rev. Caroline x. Ansrl,
Pastor. Preaching service on Sunday. at 10 70
A. NJ; Sabbath school, II IS A. u; Y. r. G. u
meeting, 90 r. -.
second Congregational Church, Rev. B; 3
Riieeut, Pastor. Preaching service Sunday.
10 10 A. n; Sabbath School, II IS A. NJ; Social
Meeting. 90 r. ~; regular weekly Prayer Meet
ing, Wednesday evening; Young Peope'a
Meeting Friday evening.
Methodist Church, Rev. W. b. Eldridge, Pastor
Preaching service. 10 % A. NJ: Sabbath School,
II 90 NJ, Social Evening Meeting. 100 ?. NJ;
prayer meeting. Tuesday evening; class mcce
Ing. Friday evening.
baptist Church II. A. Robcrts Pasfor
(Reidepce Parfs Hili) Preaching service. 30
p. n; Sabbath school, 5 90 r. u. Prayer Meeting.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-25
A COUNTS VISION.
Remarkable Instance of TeleEraphic
observation-disclosures
Tragedy.
ITo BE Continued

can vouch for the truth of the fol-
lowing interesting case of clairvoy
ance: On August IL a young man
named Livio Cibrario, belonging to one
of the most ancient families of Turin
while attempting to climb the peak of
Rocciamelone, in the Maritime Alps,
lost his way. and on the following
morning search party found his body,
terribly crushed and bruised, at the
bottom of deep crevasse.
Count Cibrario, the unfortunate
young mans father, who was at Turin,
and knew nothing of his sons eXpedi-
ton to the Rocciamelone, on the night
of the accident aroused the rest of the
family, announcing with tears that
1.-TWO was dead. He had seen him dis
tinctly. he said, blood flowing from his
battered head, and had heard these
words spoken in a voice of terrible an
guish:
Father, I slipped down a precipice
and broke my head, and 1 am dead,
quite dead
The other members of the family
tried in vain to persuade theS poor
count that the CHASTITY vision was
nothing but a nightmare, and the be
reaved father continued in a state of
anxiety bordering upon distraction till
the morning, when the official confir-
nation of the terrible accident
reached him.
This case of telepathy, or whatever
name may be given to similar phe-
nomena, is considered all the more re-
marka BILE as Count Cibrario is very
quiet, matter-of-fact person, and has
never suffered from disorders of the
nervous system or dabbled in spirit
ism.-Rome Cor. London Mail.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-25
AN END TO ALL TolLiNc.

There's an end to all toiling some day
sweet day!
But it's weary, the waiting, weary!
There's a harbor somewhere in peaceful
bay,
Where the sails will be furIed and the ship
will stay
At anchor-somewhere in the far away
But it's weary, the waiting, weary!
There's an end to the troubles of souls OPP
pressed,
But it's weary. the waiting, weary
Some time in the future when God thinks
best
He'll lay US tenderly down to rest,
And roses'H bloom from the thorns IN the
breast
But it's weary. the waiting. weary!
There's an end to the world with its stormy
frown,
But it's weary. the waiting, weary!
There's light somewhere that no cares can
drown,
And where Ife's sad burdens are all laid
A crown, thank God! for each cross
crown
But it's weary. the waiting, weary!
N. Y. Evening World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-25

"Hoots!" said Mac Iyrach, in a low
tone, "but they haze secreted ilka dog
and cat as well as theirsels. wad be
wishing for bit stir o some sort. Sic
stiffness no seems canny."
This conceive pretty well expressed
the feelings of us all, who felt kind
of oppression in the continued silence.
Morgan had halted a moment. but
presently had us forward again, and
without any interruption or change in
the appearance of things we continued
on till we reached the castle. This was
a considerable stone structure, stand
ing on the top of little plateau, and
was defended by high walls and one
strong tower.
1t looked as though this were an ex-
cellent place for a mine or other de-
vice, but / was speedily told that this
fear was unfounded. for the place had
been entered and the chief rooms ex-
plored, but nothing in the nature of
trap had been found. The keys had
been given to Morgan, and the guns
spiked.
We were but a moment in entering.
and while one OF the captains, at Nor
gan's command, went up to haul down
the Spanish flag and put our own in its
place, the different companies were
formed up in their order, and the last
words of advice and command given.
Among other things, all were hidden
to be sparing of the wine till it was
proven that it was not poisoned, to re-
turn to the castle at nightfa'1, and to
hasten thither at once if two success
sive cannon shots were fired. These
were to mean some sudden or immi-
nent danger.
All this being attended TO, the COM
panies, save the picked detail to re-
main with Morgan, broke ranks and
shortly quilted the castle.
"There to be removed from the hor-
rors we must see here?" I answered
81 am favorable to it,"
"And L." said Mac Ivrach.
But the words were scarce out of his
mouth when a man came running out
of the opening of the neighbor street
and on seeing us pulled up short.
"Saunts and angels defend us!" cried
Mac Ivrach, fairly staggering back.
''The gaist o. the captain!"
For, indeed, the man appeared to be
no other than Capt. Sellinger.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-25
Why They All Bowed.

At an ancient church at Valsbol, in
Russia, it has been customary for the
congregation to turn to blank wall
and bow reverently before leaving the
church. Why they did this nobody
knew except that their forefathers had
done so. and had handed down the Gus
tom. In making some repairs recently
the origin of the custom was dicovereG
for beneath many layers of whitewash
and paint picture was found of the
Virgin Mary. which must have stood
out brilliantly on the wall five or six
centuries ago.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-25
ALGERISM STILL AN ISSUE.
The AdminiStration's Record Cannot
Be Cleared of the
Black Spot.

Two of Senator AIcAlilIan's business
partners and avowed friends made lib
eral contributions to the fund with
which the expenses of the ''Alger well
come" to Detroit were to be betrayed.
One of them accompanied his check
with note expressing contempt for
President Mckinley and his cowarJlly
treatment of Gen. Alger." The donator
also hoped the reception win be the
biggest thing on record"
Neither President Mckinley norshis
supporters need have cause to regard
this, or the numerous other manifesto
tions in Michigan, seriously. The
strange ways of Michigan politics NAV
be past finding out, but there is moth
ing in this particular kind of ebullition
either strange or threatening. 1t is
exactly of a piece with the sympathy"
which Senator Mcmillan recently ex-
pressed for Alger when the latter was
forced by the pressure of public opin-
ion to retire from the cabinet.
Tactics of this sort cannot divert the
issue of Algerism in Michigan any
more than in other parts of the eoun-
try. Alger is gone, but Algerism re-
mains to plague the administration. as
witness Eagan. 1t may be possible that
sufficient woe can be worked up in
Michigan TO send Alger to the senate.
but that will not cleanse the admins
tration's record of Wash
ington Times
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-25
POINTS AND OPINIONS.

If Hanna has really given up
business" he's out of Politics--N Y.
World.
An ''anti-Hanna republican" has
been nominated for Office in Green
county. Ohio. 4 flock of white crows
has also been seen; hens are cutting
full sets of teeth. and the democrats
expect TO carry Vermont.-AlbanyA Ar
gus.
President Mckinley is as respon-
sible for the conduct of the war de-
partment as Mr.. Alger. He has known
how that department was administered
and nothing has been done without his
sanction. The retirement of Aiger
therefore, viii in no measure be an ex-
piation of the sins of the administra-
tion--Baltimore Sun.
If Mr. Mckinley had asked the
secretary of war to retire year ago,
when the demonstration of his utter
unfitness was complete. he would have
saved his administration from the
odium of Algerism- But by retaining
and sustaining him until he voluntarily
retires the president has made himself
responsible for Ayers offenses ard
shortcomings.-N. Y. World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-25
The Pope and the King.

1t is not probable that the following
from the letter of an American in the
early SOS is entirely authentic: ''At
sunset we reached Gaeta. This place
abounds in historical interest, and it is
here that the pope found refuge when
he fed from the republic in 1s49.
Among the stories of the place is one to
the effect that the pope and the king
Of Naples, who had come to visit him
in exile. went on board an American
Ean-of-war. The commander wei
coined them in these terms: Pope. how
are you? King, how dye do? Here
Lieut.. Jones. you speak French. parley
vous with the pope while king and 1
go down and take drink. King. come
Chicago Chronicle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-25
I thought he had hit it. and began to

thought he had hit it, and began TO
say that nothing could be better.
But tie captain shook his head. 81
fear it will not serve" he said.
you must know that Don Enrique and
the ladies were yesterday chased and
well-nigh captured by party of buc-
cancers, and 1 cannot doubt that the
same fellows would know them again.
Doubtless they would claim them, un-
der the usual freebooters' rule
why. yes" admitted Mr. lynn. re-
luctantiy, '.since such are the facts
My hopes were suddenly dashed. and
1 sighed with disappointment.
But why suld these callants see
them?" put in Mae Ivrach- ''Can we no
hide them awa'?"
with difficulty" said Mr.. lynn. 1T
might be managed here, but when il
came to the march all must come out.
Moreover, I doubt whether any place
or house would be suffered, to remain
barred against searching parties. 1t
would be thought some trick was go
ing on, such as plumber hidden away"
Then" said the captain, 81 see but
one course to steer. They must fly.
The question is whither?"
Iro BE CONTINUED
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-25
SYNOP(

Master Ardick, just reached his mag
and thrown upon his own resources, after
stating his case to one Houthwick a ship
master, is shfpp ed as second mate on the
Industry, bound for Havana. Mr.. Tym,
the supercargo, describes a sail. The strange
vessel gives chase, but is disabled by the
Industry's guns. In the fray Capt. Houth-
wick and one of the crew are killed, but the
Industry is found to be little damaged.
Sellinger first mate, takes charge and
puts into Sidmouth to secure a new mate.
Several days later, when we'll out to sea,
an English merchantmen is met, whose
captain has letter addressed to jeremiah
Hope, at Havana. The crew of the vessel
tell strange tales OF the buccaneer Morgan,
who is sailing under the kings commission
to take Pa mama. One night a little Ia ter
the English vessel having proceeded on her
course, a bit of paper is slipped into Ar
dicks hand by one of the sailors. This is
found to be warning of mutiny plot
headed by Pradey. the new mate. Ardick
consults Mr.. lynn. They resolve to secure
the mate, but Pradey, eavesdropping in the
cabin, makes through the dorr and arouses
the crew. Capt. Seuinger joins Ardick and
lynn. The crew break through the now
barricaded door, but are forced to retire,
having lost seven of their number. Finding
themselves now too short-handed to man
age the boat. Pradey decides to scuttle and
desert the vessel, taking his men off in the
only available boat. The captain, super
cargo and second mate soon discover their
plight, but hastily constructing a raft bet
away just before their vessel sinks. The
next morning a Spaniard draws near them.
The man in the rigging shouts: IF you
would board US, take to your oars. Be
speedy, or you will fall short" On board
they are sent forward with thecrew, being
told they will be sold as slaves on reaching
Panama. The ships cook they find to be
Mac Ivrach. "frae Clagvarloch, a
friend. Four days later the Spaniard IS
overhauled by a buccaneer flying the Eng
Hsh flag. The three Englishmen and Mac
Ivrach plan to escape to the buccaneer on
a rude raft. Seliinger. the last to attempt
to leave the Spaniard. is disabled. Just
after the others put off they see figure
dangling from the yard arm. whom they
suppose is Capt Seilinger. Hai1ing the buc
cancer, our three friends find themselves
in the hands of their old mate. Pradey.
He treats them kindly and offers to do them
no harm If they will but remain quiet con-
corning the mutiny he headed The Black
Eagle. Pradey's ship. comes to Chagre,
Cuba, which town they find Morgan has
taken under the English flag. From her
the Black Eagle with Morgan's fleet pro-
ceeds to Panama. The command consists
of about 1900 men Having landed, they
march on to the city. The assault on the
city IS begun. Many Of the buccaneers fall.
and Ardick Is wounded. Through the smoke
he sees Pradey approaching. The city at
last falls. Ardick. coming to, finds lynn
had rescued him from Pradey's murderous
hand by killing the villain.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-25
CHAPTER XIV.-CoNTINUED.

At daybreak the trumpets were
blown, and the companies assembled
under their respective leaders. Break
fast was hastily eaten, no delays being
made for cookery, but all taken cold,
and shortly the word was given to
march A little before this we had
learned that Morgan's plan was to pro-
coed first to the governors castle,
making n stern show of warlike force
on the way, and there Morgan himself
would remain, keeping with him so
men, and the rest were to scatter and
plumber and ravage at will. Certain
rules, however, were to be observed,
one being that all must deposit their
spoil in the hall of the castle, where
it should remain till the final decision;
another was that prisoners-that is,
slaves-were to remain the property
of those who seized them. If, never
theless. it was added, any desired to
bring their slaves to the castle, having
a mind to sell them there, they could
do so, and such slaves should be guard
ed and cared for till their disposal.
The sun was creeping up and the
breeze had fallen when at last we
caught step and set forward down the
chief street of the city. The drums
were beating spiritedly and the trum
pets sounded thrilling blasts, and with
our soldierly array, the headpieces,
cuirasses and musket barrels flashing
in the sun. 1 thought we presented a
fine and altogether awning spectacle.
The place was deathly quiet. Every
house was closed, and as far as we
could see down the street not person
was in sight. Still we travelled along,
and at last. just as 1 was wondering at
the extent of this part of the city, the
street ended. and we broke out into q
considerable square. or plaza. Here
the buildings were large and of more
pretentious sort than any we had yet
seen. All were of stone, some of
brown, or reddish color. and some OF
common stone well set in red cement,
but few were above three stories in
height. The roofs of all were fat, and
most had low parapets, on which stood
pots OF bright flowers or handsome
shrubs, and the walls of some were
nearly covered NTH climbing green
cry. Like the street we had left, the
plaza was completely deserted, the
shutters of every building around be-
ing up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-25

directly before lis, step leading up to
it, and 1 noticed that the door was a
very strong affair and in height and
bigness was sufficient for a little
church. The captain knocked sharply
twice, when the door was slowly
opened and an cid negro put out his
head.
-"All's well, Tonic. These are the
friends I went to seek
The old fellow looked at us little
suspiciously, I thought. but without
objection stood aside.
These quarters" said the captain,
turning to us, belong to Don Enrique
de Cavodilla. You recall him, think -
We readily did so, for he was one of
the grandees of the Pilanca.
well" went on the captain, he is
or has benny master, and, having
used me very well, am somewhat be-
holden to him. Yet even more I would
do good turn 20 his wife, Dona Isa-
bella, and to his niece, Senorita Car
men. You see now the reason of my
hurry"
Surely" said Mr. lynn, land we will
gladly help you" Mac Ivrach and I
also heartily assented.
81 am free to say know not how
the thing is to be managed" said the
captain, sinking his tones little, ''but
that we will Immediately consider. We
must first consult the dom
AS he spoke a door shut and a man
came out at the head of the stairs.
Even in the dim light I recognized him
at once as the old Spaniard.
He was tall, spare, erect man, with
plenty of gray in his beard and hair,
but in bearing still in his strength and
prime. He was dressed in the sad
colored velvet Of the ship, with the
rufdes aud other fnery.
$50 on, Ardick, and tell him how
matters stand" said Sellinger: 81 am
still without a hold on the rascally
Spanish"
Sir said accordingly, stepping to
the foot of the stairs, Capt. Sellinger
is here and has brought with him the
friends he went out to seek"
GOD be praised!" cried the old
hidalgo with the deepest heartiness.
"Sancta Maria, senior! 1 never heard
sweeter words. Ascend, ascend, you
and your friends!"
1 briefly translated the don's speech,
and with the captain in the lead we
mounted the stairs
The old man met US at the top and
somewhat to my discomposure kissed
each of us in turn.
"You will save us!" he cried. you
will deliver my wife and the poor child!
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-25
IT'S False.

"Woman's browning glory IS her
hair" he quoted.
Not now" returned his pessimiztic
friend.
What do you mean?" he demanded
In many cases now woman's crown
ing glory is some other woman's hair
answered his pessimistic friend; and
before the optimist could Indignantly
deny the assertion he noticed some of
it advertised in the paper he was read
ing and wisely held his peace.-Chica-
90 Post
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-25
Injustice.

What did you assault him for?"
HE called me lobster, your honor"
Called you lobster, did he? What
is your business %
I've got an alley cleaning contract,
your honor"
SIN this ward?"
Eyes, your honor"
That's sufficient. 1 know how the
alleys are cleaned in this ward. The
lobster, my friend, is a scavenger of
the sea, but he is a good scavenger.
You are a scavenger on land and
mighty poor one. The lobster is the
one to complain of the comparison.
and the fine for striking this boy for
calling you a lobster will be five dol
lars and costs. Next!"-Chicago Tri-
Dune.