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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
THE GRAVE ON
THE HILLSIDE.


only for that II would be perfect '
sighed little Mrs. Lennard ms her
glance wandered over the lovely scene
outspread before her and then return
ed again and again TO rest on one OBJ
noxious spot.
Look In another direction" suggest
ed her husband. He was a grave, mid
die aged professor Of chemistry. gen
orally much amused by the whims and
vagaries Of the pretty young wife he
had lately taken to himself. but this
Jared upon him. IL seemed To imply
q shallowness Of nature, a lack OF deli
cate. womanly sympathy.
Cynthia pouted. Il can't" she said
"It's my favorite bit Of all. the view
across the valley under those two
great trees to the hills beyond. want
TO go over and sit there every day
with my books and the guitar. We
could put up a hammock. Tlh sun
sets would be enchanting from that
point. and on moonlight nlghts-oh,
Robertr'
She slipped her hand into his arm
caressingly. Lennard smiled down ut
her. After all. she was nothing but n
spoiled child. a butterfly whose Joyous
existence had been passed in the sun
shiny gardens Of life. Why should
he expect her To divine lnstinctively,
as he did. that some sad story must be
connected with the lonely grave on the
hillside, In which she saw only re-
minder OF unpleasant things to spoil
her enjoyment OF the summer? He had
been strongly impressed by the hint OF
a tragedy. and when he was negotiat-
ing with the agents for the purchase OF
the deserted farm he tried 10 find out
something OF the history OF the family
to whom II had once belonged. But
their dealings with the owner had
been confined strictly to business. and
they could throw no light upon the
past. The professor meant TO pursue
his inquiries when the proper time
should come and they should have
made the acquaintance OF some OF their
neighbors.
Meantime an army of workmcn had
transformed the old red farmhouse In
to luxurious country home, and Mrs
Lennard, arriving the day before TO
take possession. was charmed and de-
lighted at the taste and thoughtfulness
her husband had displayed. Only.
whether she paced the wide veranda
ON the front of the house or sat ut the
window In her own dainty morning
room up stairs or lowered over the
boxes OF flowers on the balcony, her
eyes were drawn as II by n spell 10 the
grassy knoll few rods distant. topped
by the tall twin elms. Below II the
land fell away to a rich. fertile valley
and then far of In the distant west
swelled upward again TO dim. purple
heights No other point on the large
estate commanded just such a ravish-
ing prospect as that framed by the
dropping branches Of the old elms,
and her first feeling Of disagreeable
surprise at finding a silent occupant
already in possession was presently
succeeded by a lively resentment
What a capital place II would be to
assemble her future house parties for
afternoon tea! What delicious our
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

A Chicago paper says that John g.
Kennedy, owner Of one Of the largest
ranches In Texas-22,0 900 acres-hss
ordered so automobiles for use thereon
In rounding up cattle He says: II
suppose the boys will kick bit when
they have to lay down their boots and
spurs. but even cowboys can't stay the
march of progress
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

Lennard rose up and saw that she
was not mistaken. Louder and louder
grew the music. The stars and stripes
cleaned among the boughs. advancing
steadily owanl them. and presently
out into full view across the meadows
struggled small, scattering company
of soldiers attended by swarms OF chill
dren and idlers.
"They are coming herew cried Gym
thia. astonished. Then sudden illumi-
nation burst upon her.
Robert. II Is Abner Pettis! Buff
he was coward why do they decorate
his graver
The professor made no reply, but
drew her back where they were screen
ell from observation by the huge mossy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

A reader asks IL il Il advisable 10 trim
the branches OF young white pines 20 u
height Of eight feet, more or less. The
statement Is not definite enough for Civ
ing definite answer. Much depends
on the thickness OF the trees and their
size. IL standing so far apart that the
lower branches are alive, trimming will
not make very good trees for timber.
such trees may be OF value on lot on
aecouu, OF the seed they may produce
for stocking the land, and II fuel were an
object they would produce IL fully as
fast without the trimming. The usual
difference in value OF fuel aud timber Is
30 great that IL Is rarely profitable 10 aim
for the former in preference TO the latter.
A good white pine lot must start with
q much thicker growth than can be una
tured on the land. The trees should be
so thick together that the lower limbs
will die from crowding, while the centre
Is annually pushing up into the air
above. The sooner dead branches are
removed the better, and judicious thin
ming Is always in order. Trees draw
nutriment from the soil, and II two are
standing where there Is room for but
one 10 develop heslthfully, then II Is bet
ter that one be taken away, always re
tanning the stronger and more promising
OF The two. As the lower branches do
not die all At once up 70 the height OF
several feet, | should not recommend
doing the pruning all al once. The
limbs should always be cut close so the
wounds can heal over smoothly In the
shortest possible time. The later growth
will be clear lumber. IL dead limbs are
not removed they may remain sound Tor
years, the new annual growth hugging
around the limbs and showing as tight
knots 10 the sawed lumber and greatly
reducing its value. l would always use
a saw for trimming pines, and when the
trees are tall would have saw with
long handle so | could stand on the
ground and do the work. There Is as
much pleasure in working among white
pine trees and training them In the way
they should 90 as there Is in pruning
fruit trees, and in some cases the work
NAV paw quite as well. On no account
should fires be allowed 10 get among the
trees 10 destroy the mulch Of dead leaves
and branches, nor should the trimming
be extended quite 70 the edges OF the
woods, for IL the wind Is allowed TO
sweep through injury Is sure 10 follow.
The sun would also injure naked stems
at the edge OF the plantation.-N. L.
Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
The Nations Dead.

June. rich with leaves and waving gras,
The winds across her yerdure pass
And sweep through spaces overhead
Arched blue above q nations dead.
Their graves unnumbered many be
Wide scattered all by land and sea;
The sun and shadows Ger them fall.
And night shall answer as their pail.
BY ridge and Iowland sound they rest
Rocked on the broad earth's heaving breast,
Where high she pulses into hills
OF, sinking into valleys, stills
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

Bloating, which results from eating
too much succulent food, is caused BY
an accumulation Of gases, due 70 the
Of the food 10 tho animals
stomach. A teaspoonful Of spirita OF
ammonia in a half pint Of watef will
usually relieve the trouble II given at
once. Ii the bloating has progressed
too far for this treatment, the stomach
should be punctured at the point OF
greatest swelling with trocaf or canula.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
AN ABUSED WIFE.

Married Daughter-"Oh, dear, such q
time as | do have with that husband OF
mine. / don't have minutes peace
when he is In the house. BE Is always
calling me to help do something OF
other"
Mother-"Whst does he want now r
Diughter-"He wants me to trsipse
way upstairs just to thread needle for
him so he can mend his clothes"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
MEMORIAL DAY.

Looki rherc arr younger faces
That pass in the ranks today
In step With the veteran soidien
Whose locks are thin and gray.
Side by dde with the blouses
on army blue appear
The jacket Of rough brown canvas
And hat Of the volunteer.
Brave sons Of the patriot fathers
The blood was ever the same
That flowed In the yicksburg trenches
And fed Fl Caney's fsme.
Shoulder to shoulder marching.
Heroes gallant and true,
In jackets Of rough brown canvas
And coats Of gray and blue.
--Minna Irving in Leslie's Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

How TO get rid Of lot Of jumpers 10 a
pasture that is on stony hill, that can
not be plowed without great expense,
and make = good pasture Of IL, Is ques-
ton sent by q farmer Of Methuen. He
asks II IL will pay 10 SOW grass seed and
harrow II inr it probably would not
pay unless some kind OF fertilizer was APP
piled with the seed. Great results are
not 10 be expected from slight efforts.
presume that the pasture has been re-
duced In fertility BY many years of crop
ping without adding anything 20 the
soil 70 replace fertility carried of In the
form OF meat or milk. The jumpers
and any other shrubs can be destroyed
BY cutting close 10 the surface.
Evergreens rarely sprout after being
cut ana SO can be killed st any time OF
year when most convenient, but de-
ciduous growth should be cut when in
full leaf, say early Ia August IL not In
July. When the brush Is dry enough l
would burn IL on the ground and scat
ter the ashes. Common redtop aud fine
top are smong the best pasture grasses
for early returns, but Kentucky blue
grass makes an excellent mixture, ss
also does orchard grass on moist land.
IL the land is too stony 70 plow should
expect il would be difficult getting it
mellow by the use of u harrow. Per
hsps IL could be done with heavy horse
and some kind OF light but strong harrow
or cultivStor. OF course IL will require
time for the turf 20 die and become pull
verized, bat perhaps time Is more plenty
than money for fertilizers. The safest
method In all such cases Is 10 try 8 small
piece and see how IL works. IL seeding
can be done early enough In the season |
should certainly advise sowing clover
literally, both white and red, as IL makes
good feed and may improve the soil.
The land ought not 70 be psstured till
the new grass has had time 10 make y
firm sod that will not be ruined by the
tramping OF animals. Sometimes
pasture OF the character described can
be reclaimed by swine cheaper than in
any other WAY. II the right number be
turned In and judieiously fed they will
frequently destroy all the living growth
and stir up the surface sufficiently for
giving q good seedbed for the grass.
Even IL the hogs failed 10 complete the
JOB they might save good deal OF the
needed cultivation. A growing pig can
do considerable roofing without checking
a healthy growth, but II must De starved
TO its work. What extra food Is given
will add something TO the fertility OF the
land.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

The broom corn trade has put prices
up TO sa0e per ton, has II, 900 tons on hand
and expects o., 400, 900 for it. Dealers not
In the trust have been selling for $50 IN
sl90, and have imported 500 tons. Hun
gsrian st a cost Of about sl2o per ton.
Il Il not so good as the Illinois article
yellow In color instead OF green. IL Is
grown In Hungary largely for seed to DC
fed 10 chickens aud cattle. We may ex-
pect q great crop and low prices next
fall
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
A RED Letter Day.

Memorial day. May 30. has become q
red letter day indeed in the American
calendar. More than half the states
Of the Union have made It by law q
legal holiday. By common consent
thousands upon thousands Of loyal peo-
pie Of the hand look forward to Its OBJ
servance with a spirit Of love. tender
ness and thankful appreciation which
pertains 10 none other Of the anniver-
saries they delight to celebrate. The
growing esteem In which It II held h q
constant tribute to the great organisa-
tion which instituted and perpetuates
1.-THE Grand Army Of the Republic
New York Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
BLUE AND GRAY.

For them nor banners nor the strife
Nor winding ways of sensate life.
But eyermore the bonds OF peace,
Hands folded and the souls release.
For them their country mourns today,
For gray and blue. for blue and gray,
For those who fell In fiery storm.
Whatever was their uniform.
The scar IL healed. from north 70 south
Fled are the signs OF battle drought.
And journcying on from south TO north
A flower message flashes forth
To tell In blossoms how the land
By the bright bow Of love is spanned,
With many pitying flower strewn
Grave garnered at the gates OF June.
-Banner Of Gold.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

As improvements are To be added TO
the country home, don't forget to have
good, wide porches. These can be made
neat and tasteful, and may answer many
purposes. They give protection 10 the
windows, and one can leave home in the
summer without closing the windows,
and not be afraid that rain will come
and blow in and spoil the carpet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

The unwritten roster Of the brave
bears many names Of men who never
rose above the ranks. All honor to
them! Thousands earned a place that
history has never offered to them.
Brave men there were among the pri-
Yates who died In battle; brave men
among those whose suffering was only
that Of marching soldiers who never
heard the mimic bullets deadly song.
Heroes all! The nation may not know
their honorable names. the nation may
not know their honorable deeds, but II
the nation finds their honorable graves
those graves will be flower decked. II
IN well.-EYchanke.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
wEsTrIELD, MASS, Nov. ~, 1899. :
The Genessee Pure Food Co.,
Ia Row N ".

Gentlemen-Having used your Grain
o for the past three months / thought
would write and let you know how much
good It has done me. When was away
on my vacation last summer the people
visited asked me try some Grain-O, and
drank some, but didn't like IL at oil,
but the more drank II the better liked
It, and now wouldn't drink anything
else. never weighed over los pounds
and now weigh just 40, and l neveI
felt better 10 my life. It gives me an
awful appetite, and makes me etrouG. i
10 doing me more good than anything
ever took, and I would recommend Il Il
everybody. Yours truly,
MKs. 0Eo. r. BROwN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

The Mistress. "Mary, don't let me
catch you kissing that butcher again. !"
The Maid; "I.or', mum. ! don't mean to,
but you do bob aroun' so"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

Mr.. Elbridge Beedy, North Frankfort,
has q flock Of sheep. only II In NUMBER,
which have dropped II lambs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
COWARD"

"why should II be hiddenT they
heard him say to himself. 1T Is a
crown Of glory"
Then. with one last. long look at the
smiling landscape outspread before
him. he turned and strobe away like
the rest.
The Lennards were left alone upon
the hilltop. The air was faint with
the spicy smell Of lilacs. and far on In
the distance the afternoon shadows lay
Iengthening over the land.-Boston
Herald
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPKHp rHR PLow-

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
is solicited. Address all communication In
tended for this department to HkSxr ID. HAN
noSp, Agricultural EDITOR Oxford Democrat
PAris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

trunks Of the elms, and the hustle and
stir OF the miniature procession ascend
ed the slope. pausing with a shrill
flourish Of bugles about the solitary
grave. A hollow square was formed.
The officers stepped forward and drop
per garland after garland Of white and
purple lllacs over the long green
mound. One older than the rest In q
shabby uniform took from lad In the
ranks a basket Of lilies Of the valley.
which he placed carefully In front OF
the headstone. lingering for moment
before II. lost In thought. while Gym
thia's sharp eyes fancIed they saw
meaning glances exchanged among the
bystanders. Then the tattered flag was
raised high In the air and waved above
the grave The music broke out again.
piercing and waking the echoes with
"My Country, IT'S of Thee" and the
ceremony was over.
The little company marched OF In the
same irregular order In which II had
come. treading down the long grass
and stumbling comically over the rocks
and stones that were scattered through
the pastures below. One person out OF
all the crowd remained behind. so alb
sorbed and preoccupied that he did not
notice the professor and his wife step
ping out Of their hiding place behind
the trees. This was gray haired man.
soldierly and upright In bearing. hand
some still. who stood bending his un-
covered head before the discolored
marble. His lips moved silently. His
back was toward them. They saw the
stalwart shoulders shaken with grief.
and as the noise OF the passing process
sion was dying away In the distance he
threw up his arms In n splendid ges-
ture Of despair
Greater love-" he muttered broken
ly, hath no mar than this, that he lay
down his life for his friend! Abner. can
you hear mef Have you ever heard
mew
Taking out Of his pocket huge clasp
knife. he knelt down and cut away.
stroke upon stroke, the thick growing
green things from the base OF the
stone. Pitilessly clear In the light Of
day that cruel brand was revealed,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

WHEN In Lewiston you win and the very nnes'
IN The eating Inc ~ Longs Restaurant
s. LlsOOn ST. Near N Music Hall. LkvIsros, NE
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

READ DOURSEIGHBoRs'A 'ADvERrIshESrs
Then cone and Bog General N Merchandise OF Us.
{. B. ATWOOD Co.. BUcxYIKLp, ME-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

n. A BRADEES. MIlton Plantation, Maine
Groceries. Dry Goods. Booss and shoes n
Bottom Prices.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29

rHE PROFESSOR DRoPPRD on HIS KNEES
BEFORE THE HEADsroNk
Of door parlor could be made there!
But. no; the presence Of the green
mound with the weather stained slab
of marble at Its head put all plans OF
that sort out Of the question. The
more she reflected upon 1t the greater
grew her annoyance until she could
think or speak Of little else, to her hus-
bands bewilderment and chagrin.
When he had smiled at her so indul-
gently after her wistful "Oh. Robert!'
an idea darted into her mind. at which
she took new heart.
Surely something can be done about
itr' she murnured. appealing to him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-29
KILLING OUT JUMPERS IN HILL
PASTURE.

CUT CLOSE AND BURN. REcLAIMING
OLD GRASS LAND WITH HOGS. TRIM
MING WHITE PINES.
The age-herald., 1900-10-21
Where Siberians live

Primitive, indeed, are the houses of the inhabitants of Siberia, or at least, that por- tion which Is known as the "moujik'' popu- lation. Rough log huts, containing one room only, in which the whole family live and sleep. In the ground in front of the house Is a huge hole; this Is the store place of the moujik, where he keep sal This grain and cabbage in ice. Contrary to general beiief the summer in Siberia is extermely hot, SO hot in fact, that articles of food rapidly de- cay. During the hard winter the peasant is busily engaged in filling his Store house with ice, and, strangely enough, the ice so stored keeps intact until the frost comes supply put in.
The age-herald., 1900-10-21

success in the business of farming MT. Nor
 riss assured your correspondent that it was
 due to the raising of diversity of crops.
 He does not confine himself to any one crop alone but raises corn, cotton, potatoes and grain On his farm he has large veget- able garden and disposes of the products In this city. He says he has no trouble what ever in selling his graden truck and that
 since the placing of the Mobile & Ohio rail- road shops here he could easily dispose of much more than he raises. This part of his farm pays a splendid profit. When asked as to his crop this year, he stated that de- spite the very unfavorable weather in the spring and summer, he would raise 35 bush els of corn and one-half bale of cotton to the acre on his upland farm. Last year he produced one bale of cotton to the acre.
 So 1t will be seen that the winner of the Age Herald wagon is a farmer of that type which is most needed by the South, the man who farms intelligently and does not base his sole hope on one crop. It may be said by some of the Age-Herald readers that there have been unusal conditions sur- rounding MT. Norriss, but such Is not the case. He, like many other valiant men, re- turned from the var with practically noth- ing with which 'to begin the struggle of life. He had been a member of Company K, 20th Alabama regiment, which company was commanded by the brave Capt Mas sengill. and had been wounded in the left
The age-herald., 1900-10-21
MAN WHO WON THE AGE-HERALD WAGON James w. Norris Was the Lucky
 Competitor. IS A SUCCESSFUL FARMER Represents Type of the Sturdy Yeo- marry Who is the Hope of the
 Future-A Sketch of
 His Life

Tuscaloosa, Oct. 20.-(Special.)- the recent street fair in this city, the magni- ficent hundred dollar Milburn wagon, of- fered by the Weekly Age-Herald as prem ium for the best five bushels of corn ex- hibited, was the exposure of hundreds of admiring eyes and was hoty contested for by over forty entries. There were con- testants for the splendid and useful prize from all sections of the country. It was won by James w. Norriss, who lives sever- al miles from Tuscaloosa on the Greens boro road
 A few words relative to this worthy citizen and fortunate contestant will not be out of place for he represents type of farmer that must be the hope of this Southern country. MT. Norrss who is now 65 years of age was born and reared in this county his father having moved to Tusca- loosa in the year 1925. Seven years ago MT. J. W. Norriss purchased the 16O acres of land on which he now resides, 1t being con- sidered only very ordinary upland farm. Since that time he has built 8 handsome six room dwelling house which cost him over s150O he keeps it neatly painted, all of the outhouses, stables and barns in good repair and he makes living In the coun- try a decided pleasure for himself and family. On this place he has two wells, one for family use and one for his stock.
 He has educated three sons and one daughter, the latter a graduate of the Tuscaloosa Female College. His sons are all enterprising, worthy young men who have gone to Birmingham to reside. One of them, Samuel Norris, holds a position with a large lumber firm on the North Highlands and Is doing we'll The second, Curry Nor riss, is employed by the Reynolds Lumber Company of Birmingham, and the third, William Norriss, Is a worthy young me- chanic In the same city Mir. Norriss is now educating his youngest child, daugh- ter in this city.
 When asked to what he attributed his