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his ''backers," the four proceeded to treat
the barber to all the whisky that ne
ing him to brag his biggest and loudest,
until at last he was SO flushed with pro-
fessional pride, combined with alcohol,
that he was ready to undertake anything
to prove his vast superiority to all others
of his trade.
When he had arrived at this salts
factory condition Dave and his triendS
guided him to the barn wherein the bear
was chained and Dave, affecting not to
believe his previous boasts, pet MN SiO
that he neither could nor would bleach
the coat of the creature, as he very prop
ably did not really understand his bust
ness, but was also too coWardIy 10 unuer-
take such a job.
This was too much for Duggan. He
Wavered but for moment and then being
assured that the an snimai ma m was aSd seenFey +
work. All the bleaching fluid he had in
his shop and pretty nearly all that could
be found in the town drug stores was
speedily secured and poured into a five
gallon galvanized iron pail, and armed
with a long-handled whitewash brush the
barber proceeded to prove his previous as
sertions,
To attain anything even approaching to
success in the undertaking several appn-
cations of the liquid were necessary and
considerable hard rubbing, to which the
bear violently objected.
AS Duggan was neither clear as to his
bear was active, vigorous and vicious it
required the united vigilance of the four
SpectatorS-WhO were almost exhausted
with laughter before the ludicrous per-
formance was over with-to prevent a
mix up" between the two, which, in the
bears exasperated state of mind,
might have resulted unpleasantly
for his tonsorial artist. 1t seemed
at first. as If it would be necessary
to put the bear to soak in the bleaching
preparation in order to produce any ef-
feet whatever upon his thick and greasy
fur, but after several wettings and dry
1ngs the black turned to darkest seal and
then slowly but surely to reddish brown
which delighted the four conspirators be-
yond measure. True it wasn't the exact
color which would have been necessary
for their purpose had their victim been
larger, but his size made it necessary
for him to masquerade as a very young
member of the Ursus family the shade
was eminently satisfactory
The barber was paid his $40 at once and
the next day O'Brien sent a tel
egram and received an answer
A few days later the Park Com
missioners of Los Angeles welcomed
a little stranger" who Travelled to them
in a stout iron-bound crate upon which
was label stating that the occupant
thereof was a "cub grizzly" From the
size of the check which Dave OBrien and .
his three friends divided UP among them
selves short time afterward it might ba
judged that the cub fell into appreci.
ative hands.
one thing is certain: If the Park Com
mlssioners nave been deceived as to the
SpecieS OF their new acquisition thew at
least nave adequate cause for seIf-cons
gratuIat1on II the creature for which
tney nave paid so generous an amount ~
the peoples money really is nofMas 'isio so,o OF
eaPtlous persons are beginning unpIeaso
anliy 70 assert-a cub grizzly .''it is most
certainly, the only "blondined'1 hssar l0Ss %
the whole world. weak N
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They 6tODDed the Bear FiQht, so a
Ton5Uri0I Friend Gives The Owner a
Valuable Pointer Which Enables linn
to Turn Old Brunette Brun Into a
BfOndned' CUB and Get a dnCy
Price for The Ur5uS FI0rrIbfS.
r5US H0ffiib7IS.' .

erstwhile monarch of California's noun
tains and plains and valleys this particu-
lar individual of the species Ursus horri-
bills is a freak such as has never before
been met with.
The Park Commissioners value him
highly, for he fills a long-felt want in
their hearts and lives. For long time it
has been known among the hunters,
miners and vaqueros of the Tehachapis
that these gentlemen were very desirous
Of obtaining a grizzly as a special attrac-
tion for their park, but as these animals
are very rare now no one was able to sup
ply the demand.
The capture and purchase Of so young
and healthy cub was therefore an
event interesting to all Southern Califor-
MIA and especially satisfactory to the pub
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DROBABLY the most curious meet
- ing place in the world is the lodge
room of Gap Creek Lodge No. Y,
Independent Order Of Odd Fellows.
The lodge for five years has been meet
ing in Hyder's Cave, near Gap Run,
Tenn. The cave in Carter County, five
miles from Elizabethtown and seven
miles from Johnson City, was discov-
cred by the first settlers Of Tennessee.
Earth taken from the cave has long
been used for the manufacture Of salt
peter. During the Civil War the cave
was worked by the Confederate Gov
ernment. and thousands Of pounds Of
saltpeter were made there. Some Of the
powder used in the battle Of Kings
Mountain was manufactured from salt
peter dug in this cave.
The cave lies due east and west, and
at any time during the day there Is
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In THIS CAVERN SALTPETER WAS DUG TO
SUPPLY THE PATRIOTS DURING THE
REVOLUTIONARY WAR.

light enough to read. The anteroom of
the lodgeroom is twelve feet square,
arched over by variegated limestone.
1t is separated from the main hall by
folding doors.
The hall proper is twelve feet lower
than the anteroom. The main floor Is
2Ox36 feet. AT one end is a rostrum IL
feet square, elevated thirty inches
above the floor. The roof is an arch,
the top of which is twenty feet from
the door. During the summer season
the sun shines in the face of the noble
grand from o'clock until evening.
Since the lodge, which has f1fty-f1ve
members, began meeting in the cave
1t has had no deaths. Frequently pic
mics and occasionally preaching serv-
Ices are held in the cave, which Is SO
light that pictures can be taken sixty
feet underground without artificial
light
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Y T the learned PROFESSORS Of our colleges
instead of taking long, dangerous and
expensive journeys to foreign lands
1 for the sake of studying their fauna
would but indulge in a comfortable
and comparatively inexpensive trip to Los
Angeles they would find there in Moor
park an ursine problem which would prob
ably puzzle them to study out.
In the eyes and on the records Of the
Park Commissioners of that charming
city the creature referred to is a grizzly
bear cub, a healthy and interesting young
ster, which has seen not more than six
short months Of existence, and of which
much is to be expected in the future. In
the opinion, however, Of those who are
thoroughly acquainted with the habits
manners and personal peculiarities Of the
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and luxuriously appointed home which
has been specially designed and arranged
for his bearship and from a safe distance
admire their new acquisition and en-
deavor to propitiate him by offerings OF
dainties which are supposed to be particu-
larly suited both to the taste and stomach
of an infantile grizzly. Queerly enough,
though, captivity or something else seems
to have developed in this little creature
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qualities and proclivities very different
from those characteristic Of his species
Young as he apparently Is he has decided
and indeed depraved ideas on the subject
of diet. The nuts and fruits and crisp
green things which are dear to the heart
of the grizzly in his native wilds and in
captivity eagerly welcomed by him are
looked upon by this youngster with surly
scorn. The tender, fresh red meat which
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lie functionaries who had so long been
desirous of owning such a creature. He
not only represents at the present time
the outlay Of nice little pile Of yellow
twenties but they look forward compla-
Gently to the near future. when, grown
massive and mighty, he shall be an object
lesson to old and young-a living exempli-
fication of California's emblem and g. no.
BILE representative of his nearly extinct
family.
Daily some members of the august body
which directs the affairs of Los Angeles
civic pleasure gardens visit the handsome
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-06-20
BUSINESS NOTICES

There Il nothing equal TO success
The keeley Institute, Isl Congress ST,
Portland, Il daily asserting its im-
portance aud value la meeting the de-
nsnas made upon Il by those Who de
tire 70 become cured Of rum, opium, and
tobacco diseases. as well as OF nervous
ness and nervous prostrstion. Core
spondence solicited.
Mr.. z. ketchsm OF Pike CITY, CAL,
s.ys. "Daring nv brothers late sick
ness from sciatic rheumatism, Chamber
Ixin,s Pain Balm WAS the only remedy
that gave him any relief" Many others
have testified TO the prompt RELIEF from
pain which this linimeut affords. FOR
sale by r. A. Shurtleff & Co., South
Paris, Orin Stevens, N. D., Oxford.
Bad management keeps more people
in poor circumstances than any other
one cause. To be successful one must
look ahead and plan ahead, 80 that when
a favorable opportunity presents itseii
he Is ready to take advantage OF IL. A
little forethousht will also save much
EXPENSE and valuable time. A prudent
and careful man will keep Q bottle Oh
Chsmberlain's Cole, Cholera and Diar'
rhea Remedy in the house, the shiftless
fellow will wait until necessity eompeii
IL. and then ruin his best horse going foI
8 doctor and have big doctors DILL u
nav. besides; one pays out % cents, ths
other il out hundred dollars and tner
wonders WHY his neighbor ID getting
richer while he lie getting poorer. FOL
sale by +. A. Shurtlen q Co., Souti
paris. Grin Stevens, u. D., Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-06-20
WRi6hT-OOG.

Last evening Miss Mary Nellie Doe Of
wsltham and Mr.. Harry Grant Wright
Of Lynn were joined In the bonds OF
mAtrimonv AZ the home OF the brides
brother, Mr.. Cyrus l.. Doe. LIS Mt. AG-
burn Street, Cambridge. The ceremony
Was performed by Rev. DR.. Reuben A..
Beard, pastor Of the Prospect Street
Congregational church, the ring service
being used. Miss Grace =. Doe, sister
of the bride, scted as bridesmaid, and
Mr.. Augustus T.. Saunders 81 Boston as
best mNn. Little Dorothy Myrtle Doe
and Master Frank Elbridge Harlow.
niece and nephew Of the bride, were maid
Of honor and page, respectively. The
bride wore travelling dress OF blue
pOplin with white trimmings and she
carried bride roses. The young couple
were the recipients Of numerous wedding
gifts. They left on the 10 O'Clock train
for short wedding tour, sitter which
they will return TO their future h ONE in
Lynn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-06-20

CAliso the French "Mra Parting.
Ion, I" does not smuse - much BY The
confusion Of his words % BY the quaint.
ness and unattended plainnen Of his re-
maria He entered the service Of . well
known doctor. Who after Calino had
been. tuying hay for his horses for
awhile. made up HE mind that the hay
Waa worthlesa
"That In very poos hay that you've
been buying. thu doctor cosnplained.
"Bat the horsss cot IT, sir." said
Caliuo.
"No matter. It's bad hay"
"Yes sir. !" said Calino respectfully.
"I'll change IT, know Jon ara . much
better judge Of hay than the horses
srel'
One day tbs bell rang. and Cslipo
came In.
"A patient has arrived. sir." be rs-
porred
IAN old patient or . new opef"
asked the doctor.
New enc. OF course. air. )" said Ca
limo The old ones never come backi"
Calino admired very much the beau
tiful teeth Of . lady among his masters
patients
''Ahr' he exclaimed. 'Her teeth are
a. fresh and sound and white ~ a new
born baby's"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-06-20
LETTER TO w. 9. STUART, SOUTH
PARIS. MAINE.

Dear Sir: there Is going to be, from
now Oh, 10 South Paris good deal OF
painting done, that will last in good
condition from years up-lo wears Is
common; We know OF IL good In Is; and
We know no limit-it seems 10 be likely
10 last as long as the house lasts, in
favorable conditions.
The painter that uses this paint will
get all the business he can do.
Devoe lead and zine Is the paint. 10
looks ss good ss any; costs no more /;
and Il resdy-no tinting or mixing 10 do.
The zinc Is ground In with the lead by
mschinery-you can't do that.
Test II yourself, II you like; but there's
plenty Of evidence for 10. We take the
risk OF how IL turns out-there Is no risk.
DO you want this work.
Yours truly,
F.w. DEyoE & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-06-20
EAST OXFORD SUMMER SCHOOL.
ITS SESSION TO BE HELD AT NORWAY
SOON.

The East Oxford Summer School will
hold It's annual session at the Norway
High School building during the last OF
July or first of August. The organizers
hsve received pledges already from more
than one hundred teachers, most OF
whom reside IN this immediate vicinity,
20 attend. The objects of the school are
20 give normal instruction along the
lines Of method In teaching, ETC., and all
teachers or those who intend 10 teach
are eligible. Besides lectures there will
De some musical entertainment provided.
State Supt. Ste,son will be present q
part or the whole Of the time and EN-
ploy a corps Of instructors from the
various colleges and schools throughout
the state All Instruction Is free, the
only expense to the teachers being travel
and board. The management will en-
deavor 10 secure reduced rates on the
railroads and street cars
All who would take one or more OF the
teachers to board, or teachers from away
who desire board, are requested TO CON-
municste With Supt. W. l.. Gray, South
Paris, or 5. h. Cummings, Norway.
Further information will be announced
later.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-06-20

There was sort Of Jack Russell par
son who was called In from his shooting
one day to christening. and with him
came his factotutn. who was both parish
clerk and keeper. He put gun and bag
down in the porch and commenced the
service, but II was interrupted by q
wild fiuttering outside the open door,
and one Of the pheasants. which was
not as dead as 1t ought to have been.
rose mp and few hither and thithe,
through the church with the noise and
commotion Of which only pheasants.
and frightened pheasants. are capable.
"Mark that cock. John. said the par.
con in his usual sonorous voice. and
then resumed the service. And here
again do not think one Of the little
party around the font saw the humor
Of the thing. and certainly John. who
replied Eyes. sir, with as much pro-
riety and dignity ms he had just been
responding Amen. saw nothing in.
congruous or unbefitting in the scene.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-06-20
MARRIED.

In South Paris, June II. BY Rev. w. 3. Brooks.
Madge Shirley Wilson, both Of South Paris.
In Lowell, June II. BY Rev. @. 5. Young. Mr..
Fred W. Brown and Miss Nellie A. Putnam.
both Of Lowell.
In Cambridge, Mass., June Is. ut the residence
Of Cyrus l.. Doe, by Rev. Reuben A. Beard, Mr..
Harry Grant Wright Of Lynn. Mass, and Miss
Mary Nellie Doe Of waliham, Asss., formerly
Of Paris.
In South Paris, June IA, by Charles 7. Whit
man, Eco. Mr.. Jacob NcKeen and Aias Mary
Pulkenen, both Of PAris-
In South Paris, June 10. by Rev. lnsley A.
Bean, Mr.. Winfield 8. Sloan and Mise Mabel b.
Brown. both Of Norway.
Mr.. Albert +. Gay Of MontvtlIe, and Misc Maud
Z. Sylvester Of Norway.
In Woodstock. june II, By Alden Chase. Eco
Mr.. Edward II. Pike and Ars. Martha n. Swan
both of Woodstock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-06-20
PERSONAL.

Fred A. Fifield, only son OF Roscoe A.
Fifeld, Of Methuen, Mass, has taken
four years course and graduated from
the Massachusetts, Institute OF Tech
nology with the degree OF Bachelor Of
Science. The graduation exercises were
held 10 Huntington Hall, Boston, in the
presence Of Governor W0lcott. Mr.. Fl
field IL well-known In Bethel and Newry
and his father was former resident Of
Riley Plantation In this county.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-06-20
REMARKARLE RESCUE.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plsinfield, ILL.,,
makes the statement that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs; she
was treated for month by her family
physician, but grew worse. He told her
she was hopeless victim Of consump-
ton and that no medicine could core
her. Her druggist suggested DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. She
bought q bottle, and to her delight found
herself benefited from 6rst dose. She
continued It's use, and after taking SIX
bottles found herself sound and we'll ;
now does her own housew0rk, and h ~
we'll a che ever WAS Free trial bottles
OF this Great Discovery at +. "A. Shurt-
leH 4 Cob Drug Store. Large bottlei
20 cents and 81.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-06-20
ROBBED TIE GRAVE.

A startling incident, Of which NJ. Jonn
oliver of Philsdelphis, Was the subject,
Is narrated BY him ss follows: - vss
In q most dreadful condition. ny SKID
almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually In back ana
aides. no appetite-gradually growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians,
had given me up. Fortunately, . n,eno
advised trying Electric Bitter; ana -
nv great Joy and surprise, the nrss Dos-
tie made : decided improvement. con
tinued their use for three weeks, ano 81
now : well man. know they saves NY
life, and robbed the grave OF snosee'
v;crim.r No one shosld fail to try tnem
ONLY 80 cts. per bottle at. y. A. SoeEt
| laH 4 Coz Drug score.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-06-20
caalant he Dixiaea.

In Felix Moscheles' Fragments oil
an Autobiography" occurs the follow
ing: Mime. Schumann was wanted Il
play at little musical reunion. but she
did not respond. Mr.. Moscbeles was
deputed to approach her. WAS she in
clined to play,'
Particularly disinclined. was the
discouraging response
The envoy mentioned her husband 4
"Carnaval." lone part particularly
love, the March Of the Davidsbundler.
II could only hear you play Just that
page or twoi"
This roused her. page or two in
deed" she cried. "Wenn man de Car
naval spielt. spielt man ihn GAM. =
when one plays the Carnival. one
must play IL all) And she played the
whole.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-06-20

Mas Sadie Blake b Wishing relatives
In Portland.
Get . new time card II the trains Al
the Deuocrat once Il you want ons.
n ycu haven't voted y,s, the polls an
open until five o'clcck. Get your vots
h.
Advertised isesen In Sosth Paris posl
iiice June 18th:
nrs Chas- d. Hafken.
Don. A. Bean and Arthur X. SharsIeh
have gone to Mason Tor . fcw days' Ash
Ing. With hssdqsarters ct bsAas camp.
As the Democrst soes 10 prsss. Iiehs
vote 10 being thrown In the spectal con
Sresssonal election. though not 80
HIGHT ~ some anticipated.
The Jessie Hsrcours 90. q New Han.
Monday, Tuesday aud Wednesday even
ings aud "Wednesday mxtine<. VOC
kae~ ,heu, you ~ili 60 to sse them
uadsr the new srrxsgs ueDt 90 trains.
sA~ mail tor the early traia ~iil be made
up ~ the South Paris post once when
The cfsice closes. AZ : O'Clock the evening
asfore. !.
Next sandzy ~iil complete the tenth
dell AZ ;hx south Paris Baptist church,
and ~ the siornlnx service be viii deliver
. sssnoR appropriate 20 the occssion. A
esptismsl ssrsics Il also expected.
A MEMORIAL service will he held by
Moeat Mica Ledge. 1 o. q. r., and
xesnt Pis4snt Reb-ksh Lodge next
>aaaay 1ftssrnooa. The members will
assemble al tho hall Al 3 y. n. The
graves of ccceased members will be
decorated.
The livery hrm Of Fogg q Russell h
dissolved. Frank h Fogg has sold HI.
inferest aud leased the stable 10 his
partner, Wa. n. Russell. who xill con-
,inEe the business. Mr.. Fogg will for
the present Ne keeping an eye on; for
good horses which are for sale.
The meeting Of the W. c. T.. L.. on
Thursday, the 18th. wxs well attended
and the parliamentary drill given by
Mrs Robsnson az Norway Was instruct
i've and interesting. The uex, meeting
will occur on Thursday afternoon, June
I'D, AZ 5 p. NJ, At which IL Is expected
that Miss Mary Taylor viii address the
Union.
The summer arrangement Of trains on
the Grand Trunk went into effect Mon
day morning. Ii Is almost identical
with that OF last summer, except that
the late train at night Is few minutes
later. Trains leave South Paris going
eas, down at 5 90 and . ;53 A. NJ and
:l9 p. NJ; going west (up) AZ 3 ;53 A.
". and is and l0:ls z. N. This ar.
rsngement has the same advantages and
that have attached to the
summer schedule for some years. For
he local travel generally, IL Ia much less
than the winter arrangement.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-06-20

A mean man on the south side agreed
early In the week 10 meet q girl ut
luncheon down town last Saturday. and
after luncheon they were going to the
matinee. The girl kept her part Of the
contract. She wore q new silk waist
and a new bonnet. and was in the
lunchroom as the clock struck 1. After
she had waited about five minutes there
came note from the mean man. II
said:
1.-THE Enclosed cards will show you
Why can't keep my engagement.
The Enclosed cards" announced that
he had been married to chum Of hers
that morning. Chicago Inter Ocean
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-06-20
WHY DO YOU COMMIT SUICIDES

WHY DO YOU COMMIT SUICIDES
The man who lets cold "run on
until he finds himself In consumption's
grasp Il guilty Of self-murder. There IL
no cure for death, and consumption
Is death. Coughs and colds are
nothing more nor less than death IN
disguise. There II one sure, infallible
-Clevelxnd's Lung Healer. DOM
trine--get free trial bottle from p. A
Shurtleff & Co.. South Paris, Williamson
& kimbAll, Norway, and be cured before
Il is too late. IL Is the greatest lune
medicine In the world. Large bottles
cost but Is cents, and you can get YOU
money back II Il doesn't cure you.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-06-20
A. Awkward Mistake.

briggs is dreadfully nearsighted.
You know that hat his wife wears with
ill those black plumes in it,"
Eyes, I've seen II.
"well. Briggs thought II was the
head Of feather buster. and be tied II
to his cane aud brushed q lot Of spider
webs from the porch ceiling before his
wife caught him ut 1t. "--Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-06-20
NoRTH AUBURN,

Mrs. Abbie E French celebrated her
seventy-eighth birthday at her home at
North Auburn Saturday, June Sd, where
she resides with her niece, Miss Virginia
DeCoster. She has been 10 poor health
for several months which prevented her
from entertaining al the elderly ladies
In the village, AZ It waa IN old friend
spent the day with her and several
friends and neighbour called In the after.
noon to pay their respects. Refresh-
nents were served to ell callers. Mrs.
French received gifts Of flowers, con-
fectionery and other articles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-06-20
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The best salve In the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhsum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblalns, Corns, and al Skin Erup-
lions, and positively cures Piles. or no
pay required. II b guaranteed 70 give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
frlce IS cents per box. For sale b =
4. Ghsft,sG = CO.