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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-08-01
CHAPTER XIV.
pEARER THAN LIFE ITsEI.F.


The persistency of the blacks was ap-
palling. When they got within 80 or 40
yards Of us, they discharged volley Of
spears and stones. We had knelt down
on the terrace, and the ledge being
higher than the floor they either ratified
barmlessly against the roof Of the cav
ern or else struck against the ledge that
skirted the terrace
For a minute after this there was q
deathly stiffness, during which / could
actually hear the bubbling and splash
Of the water at the spring. the cricking
of cicada and the labored breathing OF
wounded Gordon in the cave.
"Firep'
And we sent q well directed volley
into them that carried death with it. !
believe every bullet did good work that
day. saw the old chief spring into the
air and fall back stone dead. In another
minute he was borne away. Then there
was . murderous rush up that inclined
terrace. Some blacks fell dead ere they
had begun to ascend. In another min
ute it was a hand to hand fght-a
bloody, fierce, devilish struggle. ! saw
Savile. when he had emptied the maga-
zine of his carbine, throw it behind
him, snatch great ironwood club from
the hands Of black fellow and dash in
among them. clearing that platform in
. way which only giant like himself
could have done. At every sweep OF his
brawny arm a nigger's head cracked
like glass bottle, and the owner col
lapsed all of q heap like Q poleaxed
bullock. Jack. DAILY and kept firing
into the mob that pressed them on from
behind. To my surprise and just when
was looking back with fearful eyes TO
see if any of the blacks had passed by
us into the cave / saw something that
startled me. Kneeling on the ground
and firing with . cool deliberation.
Norah was defending the narrow GRE
vase or passage that led to the spring,
which in our excitement We had over
looked. 1t gave mo bad turn at the
time to note that the warm olive Of the
girls cheek bore o crimson stain Still,
she was as methodical and collected al
II she had been simply practicing at Q
mark on q tree, as We had often seen
her do
One might have thought that Elsie
Gordon would be rather In the way
than otherwise in an experience Of this
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-08-01

We held council Of war upon the
terrace, but the outlook was gloomy
one. We knew that tomorrow or next
day at the latest the squatter must come
back, mcst likely down this very same
valley in which we were now entrap-
ped. and discover Us But again the
chances were that the blacks, who must
have been cognizant Of his where
sbouts. would lie in wait for him in
large numbers in one OF the narrow
gorges and surprise him on his way
back
II was now getting dark. but we
could still see the forms Of the savages.
carrying fire sticks in their hands, fit
ting about among the powders and be-
hind the trees All that night they kept
up most terrible wailing over such Of
their numbers as had come to grief In
the fight
All through that long dreary night
we watched at the mouth of the cave
ON the terrace and peered into the
darkness in order that We might not be
surprised by the savages sneasing upon
us. for savage. when he does sneak
upon q foe In the dark. is as noiseless
and unsubstantial as ghost. He will
crawl on his stomach stealthily an q
snake. At the slightest hint Of danger
he win, like certain members OF the
animal kingdom, suspend. as it were,
animation in his body until. peering
into the gloom. the foe will think that
the dark body seen is only a tree stump
or dead branch or some physical pc
culiarity Of the eround-anything but
black fellow We determined that
two Of us should go on watch together.
DAILY and / took the first watch, 80 Sa-
vile and Jack retired into the cave.
Gordon by this time was in condition
that made us fear an attack Of fever.
but his sister waited upon him and at
tended to his slightest wants Luckily
the blacks had left our swags untouch-
ed. 30 that we did not want for blan-
ke,s 10 make couches for the sick man
and the women Norah Mackenzie had
gone into one Of the three passages and
lain down. We dared not light fire
anywhere in the front part Of the cave
lest the light from it might throw US
into relief, and thus make a mark for
the spears Of the savages. Moreover, it
would only serve to blind us and pre-
vent us seeing distinctly. However. in
the left hand passage small fire was
lit One of the black boys had sneaked
out and drawn in two or three dead
logs, and thus by its light Elsie Cor
don was enabled 10 attend to the wants
Of her brother.
Oh. the horror Of that long night
DAILY sat on one side Of the cave, and
sat on the other, but We hardly spoke.
We only peered into the gloom, with
the senses of sight and sound rendered
abnormally acute, and waited for the
time when the foot OF the Southern
Cross should point to certain quarter
and our watch be relieved by Jack and
Savile had eaten nothing since mid
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-08-01

Sterilized skim milk Ia good fol
scours. The calves at the Kansas agri
cultural college that receive sterilizet
milk are less subject TO scours and re
cover more readily when attacked. The
heating Of the milk seems to produces
chemical changes that help to prevent
icours and at the same time enable the
feeder to keep the milk In good, sweet
condition. Milk delivered at the cream.
cry contains large numbers of tactic acid
i.erms. Unless these are destroyed by
sterilizing, the skim milk will sour in a
few hours. When sterilIyed and cooled to
the temperature OF well water, skim
milk may be kept sweet from thirty-six
10 forty-eight hours. Feeding sweet
r,ilk st one meal and sour at another Is
spt TO cause scours and stunt the growth
CT the calf.
The stomach Of q calf Is delicate and
sensitive, and any change OF feed should
he made gradually. Do not change from
whole milk TO skim milk fsster than 8
Hound day, allowing from ten days to
two weeks for the change. Before turn
log on pasture In the spring IL Is better
10 feed little green feed and gradually
Increase the amount until the limit OF
the calf is reached. Otherwise the calf
r,sy suffer severely from scours by the
sudden change to pasture.
Don't over feed. Calves are very
sreedy at feeding time, and there Is
often great temptation TO give more
milk than the calf can properly handle,
thus causing them 10 scour. Over feed
Ing is undoubtedly the main reason why
so many farmers are unable 10 raise
good, thrifty calves on skim milk. At
the college we find that calves from
three TO four months old will not stand
more than eighteen TO twenty pounds
daily per head, from seven to eight
weeks old, fourteen to sixteen pounds,
ind three ID five weeks, ten to thirteen
pounds (ope quart equals two pounds).
New England Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-08-01

We rolled 1rG0t DDtCfutfb Of fO'h pNec 6eS
terrace
cerned. we could have fought our way
through the blacks, but there were the
women and the sick man, and we could
not leave them behind. ! went to the
narrow fssure which led to the spring
and looked upward. 1t was just barely
possible that a man might by staying
himself against either wall OF rock and
by climbing like q goat eventually scale
that cliff.
II nothing turned mp in the course OF
the next few hours to release US from
our unfortunate position, l would have
to make the attempt and endeavor to
find help. / did not say word to any
one about it, knowing that Jack or Sa-
vile might endeavor TO prevent me car:
rying ont my plan. OF course l would
not leave without letting some one
rnow-one of the black boys, for in
stance, who would keep the matter q
secret until had got clear away.
We rolled great powders Of rock on
to the terrace 20 a. to form breastwork
that would shield us from the spears Of
the savages. Toward noon we broke our
fast by eating some spinach which Sa-
vile had found growing near the spring.
It was a native plant called that hen. "
It was pleasant and palatable, but q
man could not keep himself in fighting
condition on that alone.
1t was noon now, and Jack and i were
sitting on the terrace keeping look
out when 3avile came to the mouth OF
the cavern. He looked about him and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-08-01
EVER WATCHFUL.
Constantly on the Alert is the Only
Guarantee Of the Future.

When We hear OF burglary in our
neighborhood, we always take the most
careful precartion to iasten and lock
no our premises. When We read dan
ger" sign, We heed its warning. None
but the reckless rush into dangerous
places unless compelled by necessity.
and still thousands upon thousands re-
ceive note OF warning daily, danger
signal OF deep import, and do not give
il a passing thought.
A little backache, a twinge, twitch,
or pains in the back, are not very hard
10 bear at first. but they're warning.
a danger signal OF what's coming Most
backache pains are due 20 kidney Dis
orders. pass them by unnotced. ana
the kidneys become more troubled. In
time urinary complaints. Bnghts DIS
ease. and death result. Be ever watch
ful OF backache A few doses OF Doan
kidney Pills taken at the proper time
will save future trouble, perhaps lite
itself
Mr.. p. D. West, architect. with Offices
in the Patriot Block. Woonsocket, K.
I saws: Some ten years before my
k;dnevs became more than troublesome,
| I noticed irritation in one OF them. For
long time | paid little attention to 1t,
thinking that nature would assert her
sell. In my case nature either did not
| or could not. and by and by the seere-
| tions from the kidneys became thick
high colored. often deposited sandy
IKE substance. my back ached, and hnal-
IL became 90 bad that il interiered with
nv work when STOPPING over my draw
ling table. Something had to be done
and luckily for me stumbled across
Doan's Kidney Pills. was both gra'i,,
6ed and surprised at the result obtained
from that preparation. They were thor
ouph. and up TO the present time. and n
is more than year since stopped US
ling the preparation, the result has beer
permanent" !,
Doan's Kidney Pills. for sale by al
dealers. Price, so cents. Mailed by Eos
ter -Milburn CO., Buffalo. N. Y. SOLE
\ agents for the United States Rsmem
Ssr the nams-Doan's-aud take no sub
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-08-01

did not even put the rifle TO his shoul-
der. but, as the Americans say, literal
ly pumped the lead" into the mass Of
bodies in front Of him. The blacks wav-
cred, broke. seized their dead and
wounded and made back TO the cover Of
the trees and powders some couple OF
hundred yards away. II we could only
have had our horses just then and fol-
lowed up our victory, have no doubt
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-08-01
pRepARlNe HORSES FoR MARKET

PREPARING HORSES FOR MARKET.
No fixed rule can be laid down, but It
IL very necessary that the horses be well
fed. They must come to the auction
with glossy coats, smooth hair and
must be well broken. While horses are
being fattened for market they must be
given an hours exercise daily and be
we'll broken. II IL very necessary that
they should be taken to town OCCASION
ally 10 ~ TO become accustomed to
steam and electric cars. No horse
should be younger than i've years MOI
older than eight TO bring good price.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-08-01
l@ N soRIugUD.1


The Transvaal Boer viii eat almost
any thing in the Aesh. Hsh Or fowl line.
for all Is grist that comes TO his CASTRO
nomic mill. and the following MIXTURE
is voted most delectahle by the majority
Of the rongher classes: A great square
slice is cut of loaf made Of coarse IN
sifted meal and covered with thick
layer Of jam. preferably strawberry. A
row of sardines is tho placed on top.
and the oil from the sardins bnx 10 lib
orally poured over the whole. \ loud
smacking Of lips and other manifesto
tions of thorough appreciation accorl-
pany the disposal Of this delicate bonnie
bouche. But the unsophisticated Beer
only indulges in this luxury when b
means to enjoy special trsst, quite re-
gardless Of expense. Chambers Jour-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-08-01

The beautiful girl had parted forever
from the only man she ever really loved.
and she was even sadder than was usual
with her upon such occasions.
They tried to comfort her.
There are always good hsh left IN
the sea. they urged.
Eyes. but when you catch them they
turn ont TO be lobstersr' she exclaimed
bitterly, thereby showing that after all
a persons hair may curl naturally
without rendering person entirely do
void Of sense Detroit Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-08-01

1t il just as safe to believe that con-
tinually paying crops may be taken
from son that is robbed q II ID 70 expect
paying quantities Of milk from IN unfed
CIV.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-08-01

a,AArrcn Men and ladies' In small towns
WAN 6O Wishing 70 earn tss per week
should vrise n once 70 xanoon D Co, Oveso'
NY.
gency Of the Union Mutual Lie Insurance 20
south Paris. Maine
CE. roLAAS. Manager.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-08-01
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sr..D rnsrLow."

(orrcspondence on practical Agricultural topics
10 solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department 70 HENRY ID. HAN
nosp. Agricultural Editor Oxford Democrat
Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-08-01
STATE OF MAINE.

COUNTY OF OxYoRD.
COUNTY TRkAsUREk's ofFICE,
south Paris. Maine, July 20. lsse.
,,onrr ~ eosts anowed In each criminal case ~
sns,sesi ana allowed at the July sdj term lsss, of
ths Court OF County Comm'rs. for ssid County
OF oxford and specifying the court or mssistrs. e
th,, sllowesi the same and before whom the cAse
o-tvspased Is published In accordance win e,e
nroyfsions OF See 10 OF Chap. li6 and OF sec: y
of Chap lbs OF the Revised stafutes OF the ssaE
OF Maine;
sEyoxx NORWAY MUNICIPAL oouxr,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-08-01
CALF NOTES.

SKIM MILK sTERILIzING.-CHAN
>FEED.-wEsrERN EXPERIENCE.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-10
ooRREsPoNDENoE.
1t Was Mean.

Ep. TnE INprrENpENr:--
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-10

Attention is called to the benefits en-
joyed by subscribers to the PALAMA CO.
OPERATIVE GROCERY CO., LID, has
cisco prices, credit to subscribers to the
amount of shares held, profit of the bust
ness returned to subscribers every months
probable increase in value of shares, with
liberal discount off monthly bills. And
now what are the risks. We answer none,
because subscribers can either sell their
shares or take groceries to their amount,
If yon want to withdraw or go away.
Please consider the above and call or
address, Palama Cooperative Grocery Co.,
LID, for share or for further information,
Par value of shares $25, or $3.50 only
being required to become subscriber.
Telephone 75b. 900 IL
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We have commenced with the first
letter and run through the Alphabet,
one letter for each week. Read the
list of articles we carry in stock:
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Ed. The INDEPENDENT
A man, or men, who would bold
back part OF the wages OF poorly
paid help in order TO pay for the eu-
tertainment of au ex-Minister at
other peoples expense, are mean
enough to take from hungry or
phan child, its last crust OF bread.
That class of men should be ship
ped to the Klondybe in mid winter
without an overcoat.
THAT'S ALL.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-10

KentucBy's famous Jesse Moore
Whiskey, unequalled for its purity
and excellence. On sale at any of
the saloons and at Lovejoy & Co.,
distributing agents for the Hawaiian
Islands.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-10
now VERY INNOCENT /!
Harold IA. Sewall Is Surprised that
He and Dole Are Rival Candidates

harolu Ia. S6Wall 1s SurprlSsu VnaU
He and Dole Are Rival Candidates
The following interview taken
from the S. F, Call will be swallowed
with krimaces in Honolulu:
Hon. Harold M. Sewall, who has
been the special agent of the United
States in Hawaii ever since the lat
ter's annexation, was one OF the
passengers on the steamer Australia
which arrived yesterday. AS soon
as he came ashore Mr.. Sewall was
driven hastily away in carriage,
and this gave rise 10 the rumor that
he intended to leave for Washington
on the evening train. 1t was further
stated that he was going there to
lay his claims before President Nc
Kinley for the appointment as
Governor of Hawaii 1t was subse
quently learned that Mr.. Sewall
went Immediately to the home of
his mother-in-law, Mrs. Caroline
Ashe, at 23l5 Sacramento street.
When seen last night he was the
central figure in the family circle
and laughed heartily when told of
the rumors that had gained cur
rency owing to his hurried departure
from the vessel.
"The object of my visit here" he
said, sis. simply to visit my family
whom L have not seen for some time.
| have obtained leave of absence
for thirty days, and will remain in
this city for week or so and then
go to my home in Maine, where l
expect to stay for ten days or more.
l will then go to Washington, where
l will submit my report on the con
ditions now prevailing in Hawaii.
Whether the administration will
formulate plan Of government on
my report or not 1 am unable to say.
81 was originally in Hawaii as
United States Minister, but as we
are now under one flag my diplom-
attic functions ceased and | became
simply representative of the
United States in the endeavor to
continue our relations with the Ha-
waiian Government. l will make
report on a variety of subjects, but
their nature / cannot disclose as
they are manifestly Government
property. l shall probably return
to the islands in May.
"As to my nilsson to Washington
being in the interest of my candi-
dacy for the Governorship of Ha-
wall, | must say that this is the first
time l have heard of it. l will say,
however, for the edifcation of the
ones who started the rumor, that it
is possible l may not go to Washing
ton at all, preferring to send my
written reports to the depart ment.
1t would be ill-advised on my part
TO discuss the question, since it is
matter largely to be determined by
President Mckinley. That Presi-
dent Dole is rival for the place is
another surprise to me, as really
did not know that either of us was
after it,"
Mr.. Sewall is a son of Arthur
Sewall, who was defeated for Vice
President on the Bryan ticket at the
last election. Although he would
not discuss his chances for the
Governorship of Hawaii, it is gen.
orally believed that he stands we'll
with the administration. His great
knowledge of island affairs will be
largely instrumental in gaining for
him the coveted position, and added
to this he is an enthusiast on the
! subject of annexation and his APP
pointment is regarded as almost a
certainty.
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We have commenced with the first
etter and run through the Alphabet,
me letter for each week. Read the
list of articles we carry in stock:
BASKETS,
BUTTER MOULDS,
BUTTER PADDLES,
BUTCHER KNIVES,
BREAD AND BUTTER PLATES
BREAD AND BUTTER KNIVES
BREAD BOXES,
BREAD PANS,
BEER GLASSES,
BON BON DISHES,
BON BON SPOONS,
BELLS,
BONE PLATES,
BERRY SETS,
BANQUET LAMPS,
BRACKET LAMPS,
BAKING SHELLS,
BROILERS,
BABY FOOD CUPS,
BAKE DISHES,
BAKE PANS,
BASINS,
BASTING SPOONS,
BATHS tINFANTS),
BOWLS,
BREAD RAISERS,
BUCKETS,
BIRD CAGES,
BIRDS BATH,
BOUILLON CUPS,
BUSH HOOKS,
BROOMS,
BRUSHES,
BURNERS,
BRACKETS,
BRACES,
BITS,
And many other Articles in B.
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Messenger Service

Honolulu Messenger Service de-
liver messages and packages. Tele-
phone, 1878.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
BRYAN MURDERER ARRESTED.
Caught at PoOIer and Held for Arri-
val of Sheriff and a Warrant.

Robert Golden. colored. charged with
the murder Of Mary Collins, in Bryan
county, month or more ago. was arrest
ed near Pooler yesterday afternoon and
brought to the police station house last
night. There he is detained, pending the
arrival of the sheriff of Bryan county,
with warrant for his removal to the
scene Of his alleged crime.
Golden was arrested by Mr.. G. NJ.
Crumpler, section foreman In charge of a
portion of the Central Railway. He had
been a member of the gang under Mr..
Crumpler's charge, and was regarded gen.
orally as bad man. During his term Of
service, he had in various ways excited
the enmAty OF his fellow Workmen, and
one OF these he had threatened to kill at
the hrst opportunity. 1t appeared that
Golden. while in his cups, had been too
free with his condolences and had revealed
the TACT that he was wanted by the au-
thorities of Bryan county for murder. The
man whom he had threatened told Mr..
Crumpler of this fact and Gold was ar
rested and held
The sheriff of Bryan county was noti-
ned and instructed the section foreman
20 hold his prisoner or to bring him to
Savannah, until he could arrive with a
warrant. This he promised to do at once
Golden was handcuffed and brought on
the night train to the city. He was sent
from the depot to the station house still
handcuffed, and upon arrival at the lat
ter point ii was discovered that the key
TO the cuffs had been left m Pooler and
that there was none in the possession of
the police that would fit the antique lock
1t became necessary to send the prisoner
TO the county jail, where a collection
OF such curiosities is preserved, and
where they finally found key that would
unlock the cuffs. Then Golden was taken
back to the station house.
While In his cell there he was identified
by citizens of Bryan county who happened
10 be in the city, as the man who had
committed the murder. Golden himself
however. denies his guilt and claims that
the crime was committed by another ne
gro who, he says, has been already ar
rested. His own connection with the MUIR
der, he asserts, was merely casual and IN
cidental
Accounts of the murder given the police
lead 10 the conclusion that il was a cold
blooded affair, entirely without cause or
provocauon, and that the slayer of the
woman Is guilty of the blacklist murder
These accounts are to the effect that the
woman was killed with q shotgun while
she was sitting in a chair and from be-
hind. The load entered her back. and as
the shot was fired from a very short dis
lance, death was almost instantaneous. A
motive for The crime, so far as it relates
to Golden, seems 10 be lacking.