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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-28
Queer.

Queer, isn't it?'
whats queer?''
THAT night falls
Eyes"
But it doesn't break
'Tde day breaks"
yes"
'sBut it doesn't fall
''No.'
"Queer, isn't it?''
And he was gone.-American Pictorial
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-28

Mr. Coward suffered untold agonies with
aches and pains, sores IN throat. eruptions,
and mental worry, until he took B. B. b,
which cured him. 3. B. B. drains the
poison from the blood. bones and entire
system, leaving the patient in fine condi-
ton. all the sores healed and giving tho
skin the rich glow of perfect health 8.
5. 3. also makes the blood pure and rich.
and builds up the broken-down constitu-
ton and improves the digestion. E. B. B.
stops the aches and pains in bones and
joints. So sufferers may test Botanic
Blood Balm a trial treatment sent free.
Blood Balm for sale by druggists at 81
per bottle, including complete directions.
For trial treatment address BLOOD
BALM CO, 1O6 Mitchell Street, Atlanta,
Ga. Describe trouble and free confidential
medical advice given Don't give up in
despair Help is at hand, as Blood Balm
never fails to cure TO stay cured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-28
The SiunifcanCc.

Visitor-Ah! What a picture of inno-
cence that child is!
Mother-Dear me. I hadn't noticed!
Puck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-28
Where Charity Begins.

Mrs Hauskeep-Do you mean to tell
me you are really Galveston sufferer?
Hungry Asa Hawke-Yes, lady; yer sc
folks has been sendin' SO much grub down
dere dey're had ter neglect us deservin'
cases nearer home.-Philadelphi Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-28

observation-disclosures.

A called Meeting OF the Board Of Mana-
gers OF the Richmond Homeopathic Free
zDispensary will be held at the dispen-
sary, No. COL West Main Street, tomorrow
morning at l1 o. clock. A large attendance
is desired. Business of Importance to be
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-28
THE T1MEs: RICHMOND "a, SUNDAY. ooToBER rs 1900.

men who would truly serve their GO, e9ph keep
And If the proposed endowment sha.i LA Ia
IN view his unselfsh devotion ana The the
pie services to his country, anu ID. Giving
same time, provide the means ie so,s,harn
better and broader instruction o oous Inc
youth, 1t will prove of the hlshees.
in these days t,,;.
It speaks well for the patriotism - , .sa'
country when a Northern ,.ar, a.
newspaper voluntarily pays SUI SUE, namo-
rous tribute as this to a Southern Deiio-
crat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-28

H u rs -
weather is clear, the advantage will De
with the Republicans" That, ne says,
is his observation of elections in the past
In explanation of this he says that if 1t
rains, the country roads are in bad condi-
ton, and the farmer, who is mostly a Re-
publican, and may be afflicted with rheu-
matism and troubled with carbuncle on
his neck besides, will, rather than leopard
ize his health and personal comfort, sacri-
flee his vote. In the cities, where most
of the Democrats live, climatic conditions
do not affect attendance at the pollS 10
such an extent, and the result is mat
good weather is favorable to the Republic
cans and bad weather 10 the Democrats.
Gilbert Parker, the new member of Par
lament for Gravesend, and the distin-
guished author of 1.-THE Seats for the
Mighty" and other well-known works,
chiefly in England. Mr.. Parker has
charming house in Carlton House Terrace,
where he and Mrs. Parker entertain hos
pitabiy, and where one meets most OF those
who have made a name in literature OR
art.
Margherta, the widowed queen dowager
of Italy, has completed the distribution OF
her personal effects and has retired from
public life Her 300 superb costumes have
been apportioned among friends, and the
wonderful embrOderies which were seen
a the Worlds Fair here are now in the
museum at Florence. Her jewelry has
been given to relatives, except the royal
dadem, valued at $500, 600 This has been
received by the young Queen Helena.
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and yesterday afternoon he died. The
mother returned shortly afterward TO the
child, for a sight of whom the father had
fought against death and lost.
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THE SUNDAY TIMES. s1.5o a year.

MANCHESTER BUREAU.
EARTER.S DRUGSTORE, No. 1lo2
HULL STREET.
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PETERSBURG AGENT,
MRS. S, C. HUTCHINSON, q LOMBARD
STREET
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NEW YORK, October 27.-Rivalry for
the smiles of two young women led two
hundred soldiers Of the Fifth Artillery,
early Thursday morning, into serious
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-11-20

New York nnd see II he can find one
who went to see Allen In the city last
night I'd like to catch him In mis-
statement.
"Kola9" said Lampkin. Who's hep
"Ah, that's factl You have never
met him. have known him only about
two weeks He In an East Indian. .
very sagacious young man. He came all
the way from his native land to take
lessons under me and has thrown his
whole soul into detective work. shall
write message for you TO send to him
after you get over In New York. T"
lyon are going to dispense with my
services?" asked the doctor.
Until this afternoon at O'Clock, !"
was the reply. Hendricks took from his
pocket piece Of paper and pencil and
hurriedly wrote few lines Then he
put the paper into an envelope and sd-
dressed It Send it by messenger
from the first Office" be said II am
going to take q room at hotel over
here, 10 az to be ON the spot till catch
this thing by the tail. Go over and see
how your Office is getting on and then
meet me at the hotel nearest the sta
ton. You know where IL is. We passed
it coming out
THAT will suit me exactly" replied
LampkinL Look for me.
Take good care Of Nebo, johnson, "
Hendricks called out to the man, who
had gone on ahead Of them. $50 long,
doctor. I'll see you later. am going
to get something to eat the FIRST thing !
do. !"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-11-20

rather dark owing to the window cur
tains being drawn. and Lampkin could
not see the old mans features clearly,
but he fancied that his voice betrayed
decided nervousness
~ was, of course. lit was all like
a--a blow. don't you know" said Mr.
Allen He was the last man
There was loud barking Of Q dog
outside. Hendricks stepped quickly to
q window and parted the curtains
'.It's my bloodhound. )" he remarked,
his gaze bent OH Aliens face, which
was now exposed to the full light from
the outside. II sent to New York for
him. He is q fine English dog and can
scent down the murderer II he Ia any
where near here.
Allen turned his face from the light
Lampkin thought he looked Ill.
What are you going to do with
him?" asked Miss Benton.
I'VE will all 90 out to the north
walk II you don't object, returned the
detective, "and then I'll show you how
keen his scent ia"
"Oh. l don't want to see itP' cried
the young lady. THE idea is horrible
You gentlemen may go. but Julia and l
will stay here. "
Allen said nothing, but Lampkin no
tioed that be pu. his hand ON the edge
of table and leaned on it. quivering
nervously.
"All right, them" said Hendricks
Come ON. gentlemen.
Again the barking Of the dog was
heard. This time IL was nearer.
"Ah, there he isr' went on the de-
tective enthusiastically he threw up
the window sash and called, Here,
Nebo, herer' Miss Hastings and Miss
Benton drew near to Hendricks and
looked out A man was holding by a
chain a great animal. with dripping
jaws and Tapping ears The skin hung
In loose folds on the hounds neck, and
his eyes were deep set and dashed with
red
Here, Nebor' called Hendricks,
making chirping sound with his lips
The dog saw his master and bounded
toward him so quickly that the chain
was Jerked from his keepers hand The
next instant the dog had his fore paws
ON the window sill. was barking joy
ously and trying to climb into the room.
Uttering little screams Of fear, the
ladies retreated from the window.
Catch his chain. johnson. ordered
the detective. IF he gets into this
room, he II smash every piece Of bric-a-
brac in IL. He'sgreat on breakdown T"
johnson caught the chain and drew
the animal down from the window sill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-11-20
STICK TO IhE EARN.

The Bucks County pa Intelligencer
saws that business man OF that county,
in the autumn of an Industrious and sue
cessful life, thinks that the chances for
Young men are as good as ever they
were-conceding health, Intelligence,
skill and good ha bits-to take farm,
paving down part OF the purchase
money In cash, and working out ana
winning home and all the comfortable
environments that accrue to the minority
of men In this world. he bases his opin-
ION upon his own and his contemporaries
experience. He bought farm In early
manhood. paid part OF the purchase
money down and earned the balance out
of the farm. He has now considerable
other holdings and is man Of affairs in
various local institutions. He had two
eompapions Of nearly his own age at the
time he started In business. One pur.
sned = similar course and has worked
ont similar results. The other went 20
Philadelphia, secured what Was consia-
cred q good position, has held MS posi-
ton ever since, and has enjoyed regu'
lar sslary In the meantime. Each OF the
shree men has some family. Inc two
farmers own their homes and sometnine
more. do not need to work every day,
are their own masters, and have every
.ccomDlishment 70 their credit OF rails
ins and educating children and fuihlling
the duties they owe to citisenship ano
their social and church relations thai
their city friend has. The latter nas nc
sstate-it has cost all be has made e
live
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-11-20
ourlook eos cATTLs PRICES.


For many years TO come the prices of
cattle must be good, especially for the
better class of meat. The recent de-
precision had the effect Of checking the
breeding of cattle OF all kinds snd the
number of cattle In the country fell
stesdily for number Of ysars, says the
Farmers Record. The result OF that
curtailment Of the cattle supply Is that
the base on which to produce the vast
numbers now annually required Is re-
stricted. There Is another factor that
enters very largely into the solution OF
the problem and that Is that the people
sre demanding more than ever a finer
quality of beef. There WAS probably
never u time when the difference be-
tween the poorest and best meats in the
markets was so great ss it Is to-day. So
il comes about that 10 the city OF Chicago
one can get porter house steak at %
cents pound, or st IL cents pound,
and At all prices between the two. The
quality OF the steaks varies, of course,
according 70 the prices, except when
poor meat is dishonesty palmed of on
the customer FOR high-Qusliiy meat.
The difference In prices indicates that
the high-quslity meats are In great de-
msnd. These high-quslity meats come
from pure bred and grade stock. The
increasing prices for the high quality
meats indicate that the money In the
future for cattle rsisers Is in well-bred
animals. Most sssuredly that man that
Is doing his best 10 grade up his herd OF
cattle is paving the way for good money
returns in the future. The experience
OF the past few years, when men rushed
out of business of breeding good cattle
because there was = temporary fall In
the values, should teach men to-day that
the course OF wisdom lies In steadily i'm
proving the quality OF their cattle
Mirror ard Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-11-20
Mau's superiority.

One sees many curious phases OF hu-
man nature In the safe deposit vaults
OF banking institution-from the wo-
men who never by any chance know
where their keys are and go through
bag and pocketbook with reckless haste
TO the man who is not quite certain
that he has locked his box and returns
TO the vault three or four times, puts
his key In the lock. shakes II hard and
finally goes away convinced that AL
Is we'll" But In recent experience with
q new customer TO whom was renting
a box the climax was reached. When
l handed him the keys and said:
"Now, here are two keys. Separate,
them so that IL you lose one you VIII
have the other to admit you"
He quickly replied:
"yery we'll | will put one on my
key ring and lock the other up In my
box"
And yet they tell US that men are
more logical than women.-New LIP
pincott.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-11-20

A brigader general or major general
is entitled to the keep Of three horses
at Uncle Sans expense; a colonel, lieu
tenant colonel, major or captain to two
only.
The forage allowance Is often COM
muted by turning over the same to the
quartermaster, and this practice once
betrayed suspicious new member Of
the house into curious blunder. He
announced that he had discovered that
"ofiicers OF the army are selling the
forage allowed to them, and one such
case am prepared to cite from the
records OF the war department, a case
In which the oats and hay were trans
ferred. doubtless for a consideration,
to q person named Q. NJ. Corral"
There was an exchange OF looks and
winks among his astonished bearers,
and then an old member kindly rose
and said, II presume, Mr.. Speaker,
that the memorandum referred TO BY
my distinguished friend refers to .
transfer Of forage. In the ordinary,
course Of business, to the quartermas-
ters corral."-Buffalo Commercial
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-11-20
The FARM OF The slueeAao


WAS on farm this season owned by
farmer belonging to that class with
whom farming does not pay. The
owner runs village creamery some
three miles from the farm, and, instead
OF Keeping the farm In good state Of
cultivation and stocking II with twenty
five or thirty cows, weeds and bushes
were the predominsting crops, and there
was not milch cow on the farm. Corn,
potatoes, beans, ETC., were scattered
over the farm In the corners OF large
neids, which were in grass which could
not DC psstured until late In fall on sc-
count or the dribbling patches. Many
Of the rows were only few wards in
length, making frequent turnings neces-
sSry when cultivsting. Ii all the little
the cost would have been reduced %
per cent.
A herd OF cows was confined in a
small yard, fed on the blesched rakings
OF the bayfield,, sour, thick milk, that
had stood for some time 10 old rusty
milkcans, and buekwhest bran. The
latter feed caused securing, and the
weakness that Is the natural couse-
quenee. There was plenty of grass in
the meadow adjoining the yard, which
could have been mown and fed fully as
easily as 10 20 half furiong after the
worthless rskings, or half days work
would have built a fence and secured
them IN pasture. A field OF rye which
should have been cut the tirst DAYS OF
July, was not cut until the middle of
the month. Hard storms had crimpled
IL 10 tangled mass, shelling much OF
the grain, and grading IL shelled enough
more TO make at least four bushels an
acre on the hesviest part of the crop.
Instead OF putting rskers sitter the
cradle, the grain was left In the swsth
nearly week 20 blseken the straw and
further waste the grain.
The farm, II properly cultivated,
would be profitable IL run for milk,
which Is what the owner most needs,
and which has to be purchased At high
price. This Is only one of the many
cases that have come under nv observs-
ton where farming does not psy.-New
York Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-11-20
CHAPTER TX.

As they descended the last flight they
saw johnson in the front yard, holding
Nebo BY a chain. Instead Of going di-
rectly out TO him the detective turned
into the library. where they found Miss
Hastings and Miss Benton in converse.
tion with heavy set, gray haired man
about 60 years Of age
"Mr. Allen, Mr.. Hendricks. said
Miss Benton. II don't believe you have
met.
Hendricks gave his hand to Mr.
Allen
''You live in the house, believe,
Mr.. Allen" he remarked.
"Yes," said Mr. Allen-"that Is. ]
was living here till quite recently"
Il didn't see you at the inquest. !
think.
mo" stammered Allen. IL have
lust learned Of the murder through q
morning extra. 1t is horrible affair. "
~ presume you were surprised to
hear of such thing happening to your
partner" remarked Hendricks tenta
lively
The spot where Allen stood was
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-11-20
PRETTY ROUGH, SPORT.
4 Cruel Game Played In the Camps
of Canadian Lumbermen.

~ snme ftoyeu tnG S8@Do
of Canadian Lumbermen.
SO full OF peril is the lumberman's
life that even his sports and games
must be spiced with danger or they
ill pail upon his taste. on the long
sinter nights a cruel game called
"Jack, where be YEP Is frequently
played.
The middle OF the largest room In the
camp is cleared. Two men are secure
ly bllndfolded and, having previously
drawn lots for the first whack, they
kneel on the floor. In his right hand
each man holds n stout leather strap,
In his left another leather strap. or a
rope Is held by the end, either close 20
the floor or, in some camps, actually
on IL. The latter strap. being kept
taut by the combatants, guarantees
uniform distance between them. They
are quite near enough 20 hurt each
other severely. which not infrequently
happens.
Now. the man who has been lucky
enough to draw the first call shouts,
"Jack, where be YEP TO which his op-
ponent must Immediately answer,
Here be-" Then the first man
strikes at the place where he imagines
his adversary TO be with the heavy
leather strap. II he hits his man, he
is entitled TO another blow-may call
out again. Jack. where be yer and
the other must answer. Here ] be-
This IL continued TIL the hrst man
misses. when he must take his turn
at being struck.
The others form ring around the
two combatants, bets are made, and
each faction encourages and applauds
It's chosen man. There are regular
rounds. and the game Is usually kept
up until one or the other has had
enough or perhaps till one Is carried
of the scene wounded. Hard heads
can stand hard knocks. and volunteers
for the sport are numerous. At the
beginning there Is generally no malice.
A hard blow Is struck-it is expected
II is the game. But II occasionally
happens that the game develops into
a fierce duel.-PearsOn's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-11-20
SHEEP AS IMPRovs6S or The
PASTURE.

A few words of my experience.
Nearly sixty years ago We owned
pasture in New Sharon. Ny father bad
owned IL for long time. Ii had been
pastured with young cattle and colts.
The raspberry bushes began 10 come in
sud we concluded 10 try sheep. We put
in 100 together with about 90 lambs. We
kept them there three summers. The
third season we took them out In the
autumn TO save their lives.
do not know but they trimmed 8
raspberry bush, but l never saw them
do IL. The pasture was covered with
raspberry bushe. as thick as the hair on
a dog. q,
Afterwards the cattle were returned
10 the pasture and | can say from my
own knowledge il has never been worth
half as much as before the sheep were
turned into il.
Young cattle, IL kept short enough,
will trim up the briers, but deliver me
from sheep for that purpose.
How often one takes up paper and
sees a recommendation for sheep 10
bring 10 q rundown farm. | know OF no
surer way TO run down = farm than 20
stock IL with sheep. When | took hold
OF farming for myself had l60 sheep.
The farm hsd carried about 100 for ever
so long, and the hsy crop had dwindied
till there was scant enough Tor -FOUR
cows and a work team. got rid or the
sheep as fast As possible, and stocked up
with cows and steers. and soon brought
the hay crop up TO old times. In good
old greenbsck times got little excited
and got into a fioek OF sheep which
kept for several years. but 1 thought
that there WAS more money ~ cows and
steers, and left the sheep
know I have troddcn on the eorns OF
,ome uen, but have told my experience
ss truthfully as am sble.-D. ID. Thing
in Turf. Farm and Home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-11-20
CLOSE FIGURING.
How q Woman Upheld Her Reputa-
ton For Economy.

tion For Economy.
She was the wife OF an official OF a
st. Paul street corporation. Her one
pet hobby was economy. Though her
husband made an excellent salary, she
was rigid IN her rules pertaining 10 the
buying Of the necessaries for the
household. She would haunt bargain
counters and market stalls for hours In
order 10 get the benefit OF reduction
OF a few cents on the article desired.
The corporation official, with much
laughter. used TO tease his better half
about what he called her "stinginess."
So one day. feeling hurt at his ridicule,
she resolved 10 take him 10 market
with her and demonstrate beyond a
doubt that she was a most economical
buyer. He consented. stipulating that
he was not 10 be asked 10 carry the
basket.
Arriving at the market, she made
several purchases. and then at one
stall inquired the price OF eggs.
What" she exclaimed, 10 cents q
dozenl No. indeed, that is too high"
She dragged her reluctant husband
after her from one stand 10 another,
still lnquiring the price OF eggs and al
ways receiving the same answer until
near the upper end OF the market.
Here she found dealer who offered
to sell her eggs in any quantity for ID
cents. To her husband she said JOY
ously:
There. told you so. Why, those
others were robbers"
Turning to the salesman, she ordered
half dozen eggs, gravely handed him
the s cents asked in payment and
went home. prattling away about the
worth OF economy in marketing and
the alleged willingness OF dealers to
gouge the unsuspecting customer.
And to this day she does not know
that her husband and his friends
laughed over II at the club.-Baltimors
Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-11-20
For sale.

House ant iot on High street. Bnckfelt VII
axe. nOs occupied by ne a. residence. To
eaton lest "a the village House contains nftcen
dnlshed Mons fne bath room, hot and cot1
water. set range. hardwood floors. open are
Places heated with furnace stable large. vish
l0x stalls and plenty OF carriage room. House
a. On drst class rcpair. Water supplied ~
Buckde'd AqRe iuct Company. one nlnth IN
terest lu watch viii be conveyed - the Pur-
chaser
Win eel this property az great bargain be
fore April lst. A. shall cecupy my farm az thai
tine
R,U for sale three ether houses that are renten
ani paying Ten per cent net. -
GEO. H. HERsEY,
Buckied. Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-11-20
Notice Of SheriH's Sale Of Real Estate.


COUNTY oF OXFORD. ss
Taken this thirty ars, aay Of October on ex-
ccltion. dated October thirtieth. l<o, issued on
a Judgment rendered by the supreme JnLciAi
DJ4rt FOR the county OF oxfOri, a the tern
thereof begun and he'd on the first TUESDAY OF
sav. A. y l-oo. - VII; on The ninth Jay OF
May 1900 IN favor % Chs-le- N. Prince OF buSA-
se1 against X % sAnder- OF sumner, for
Isyuty taree dollar and forty eents, $50 /,
debt or damaxe, and eight dollars and thirty SIX
cents ,s,' cot % -0li. and win be sosd AZ
p1aic auction on the premises. m said sumner :
81 TIE highest bidder. on the thirtetn DAY OF
November lssc 10 ten O'cock IN the forenoon,
tle tul-0wirg described rcal estate and Al the
rsrt tie And interest which IN sal1 n -
Sa1.iers IA. In and ~ the sane, % VII certain
plrce or parccl % land with The buiidings tnere
on -iiaAtei iu sumner. IN said County OF ONtoru;
bear W2T en- trOssing. - cAlied, on foruah1
ami Rumfard PALS Railway. on highway leStins
FROM thc O'tIs Russell farm % highway leNaihS
truu Sgcsdeid village pat the bOekhctI Low y
House u East sumner. ant known as the Nelson
4rren P.soe.