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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13
HAD A TENDER HEART.
An Incident OF Lord Lawrence's sea
Xoynue to India.


Lord Lawrence. viceroy Of India,
was a blunt man OF action. impatient
of contradiction and thoroughly self
reliant. Yet like many Of the truly
great. he had heart as tender as
woman's. The night on which be
started from London TO govern India
he gathered all his family In the draw
ing room and made each child repeat a
favorite hymn TO him. His youngest
son. 10 years old. nestled in his IA
TIERS arms. Suddenly the strong man
burst into tears.
81 shall never" he cried. "see Bertie
n child againp
II was not Of the hardships before
him or OF his own death he thought,
but OF the fact that Bertie would not
be child TO him on his return.
on board the steamer with the gov
ernor general os India was lady with
her infant child. She neglected the
baby. which reyenged itself by crying
day and night. The passengers COM
planned in language more forcible than
polite.
Steward. throw that baby over
boardy' was petulantly shouted from
sleepless berths.
At last Lord Lawrence. seeing that
the child was left motherless by Its
own mother. took II on his knee. For
hours be would hold II. showing II bis
watch and anything that would amuse
IL. The child took 10 the great strong
man and was always quiet when he
held IT,
"Why do you, my lord" asked one
Of the relieved passengers, surprised
to see the governor general OF India
playing nurse TO a crying baby. why
do you take such notice OF that childT
Because, to tell you the truth" an
swered Lord Lawrence. with a merry
twinkle in his eye. that child Is the
only being in the ship who | can feel
quite sure does not want TO get any
thing out OF me- .'-Pastimes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13

the sail out TO him, ne listened witn
bursting heart to the copious flow OF
impersonal abuse which the strident
voice of the mate carried mp to them.
And when his name was called. coupled
with foul epithet, the darkness Of the
night turned red. All details Of spar,
rigging and deck and the forms Of his
shipmates were swallowed in the Grim
son background. He saw nothing but
the form and uplifted face Of the mate
nearly beneath him.
The HEAVIER in his hand swung above
his head and. whirling downward,
struck the deck at the mates feet and
bounded high in air over the lee rail.
Then the vicious bark of pistol was
heard. and a dim gray cloud OF smoke
followed the HEAVIER to leeward.
Shot from yardarml How many
times has this happened in the early
days Of the century!
Billings rolled backward and with
limbs extended straight and stiff turned
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13
The Human Birds.

A facetious man who rejoices In the
name Of Bird conceived the idea of
calling q convention Of all the people
In Philadelphia who belong to bis
tribe. or course II was joke. but a
glance through the pages OF the d.
rectory convinced him that such q
gathering would be big one. He dis
covered that there were just an even
100 plain Birds. but the variety OF
those who specified their kinds was
appalling. The list. as far as he went.
was as follows: Doves. Is: Eagles. 8;
Finches. 81: Fowls. 3: Hawks. 80; Jays.
6; Larks, g: Jeacocks. %; Pigeons. 1;
Parrots. 40; Partridges, 80; Sparrow
hawks. Z; Sparrows. Z: Wrens. 10;
Robins. Is: Nightingales, 8; Flickers,
8; Thrushes. 4; Canaries. 8; Geese. 2.
and Turkey. I. There were two Chip
peys. and Philip Ducks upheld the
dignity of his branch Of the family
Philadelphia Record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13

iooKeu astern ana saw the girl IN the
water. OF went is coat. and splash e
came after 'er. Then / seed the cook
rush out OF the galley. e took In the
situation. and the next moment e was
taking n header from the stern. Two
seamcn as ad card the cry next tum-
bled over, and before 'ad time to 'ol-
Ter out and tell 'em II was all right the
other two seamen and the boy was q
bobbing about In the water.
"By this time the gal 'ad got TO me,
and we was each Of us Angling TO a
buoy. Away I'm the wake OF the bark
we could see seven 'eads a-bobbing
about. and one by one they came up 10
us and collared old Of buoy. to wait
for what was going to 'appen next.
And all the time that blamed bark
was standing away under full sail as
II nothing 'ad 'appened.
Suddenly the skipper looked round
and said something as didn't seem TO
Just fit the occasion.
who's left In charge Of that bark 2
he yelled.
Nobody answered, and then e look.
ed round agen and counted us all as
we was a-bobbing about together. II
counted us twice, and then e swore
agen.
"'How dare you leave the ship with
out my ordersy he shouted. Don't
you see that there isn't man on the
bark. and that we're left here like a
flock OF fools while she drifts on to the
nearest lee shoreY
Somebody begun TO giggle, and the
skipper swore as ed blow is brains
out II e found out who II was. The
gal said II was 'er, and sure enough
she was a.laughing away as II II was
the best fun In the world. while there
was the crew OF the Liza Jane a.bob-
bing about In the water. while our
ship was a-sailing steadily away by
'erself. without and TO guide 'er
from the cruel rocks. II was an awful
moment for me, as 'ad bin the unwill-
lug Cuuse Oi IL All, anu IL setlust as IL
the utter uselessness Of women was q
fact, after all.
But there was the gal, still smiling,
and when tramp steamer picked US
up and carried us to Plymouth she
wanted the skipper to report US TO the
authorities as n picnic party as 'ad
got out Of our depth But the old man
was wild with the loss OF is ship, and
e couldn't do nothing but stamp about
and threaten TO kill us all
"We did ear afterward that the Liza
Jane 'ad stood out to sea and went
down In a squall somewhere In the re-
gion OF the tropics. And that's as ike
ly as not. for we never set eyes on 'er
ageD.
And when the skipper got over II
and come 10 look upon things In the
right spirit he sorter veered round TO
the conclusion that comfortable 'ome
and a good looking wife wasn't such a
poor consolation after all No more
was the $50 each OF us got for our
share, either. er."-Chicago Times Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13
BROUGHT BACK OLD TIMES.
A TIdbit That Wa. Not on the Res
taurnnt Bill OF Fare.


The force OF childhood recollections
and the truth of the quotation, "A
touch OF nature gakes the whole world
akin" were shown graphically by
little Incident in a restaurant the 9th
er day. 4 quiet looking. middle aged
man OF prosperous appearance was
eating his dinner when another well
dressed man took a seat opposite him.
After giving bis order In bluff, genial
manner the newcomer took n sip or
water and faced around. Suddenly a
queer expression came over his face
as he watcAsd attentlyely the actions
Of his vis-a-vis, and apparently with
out realizing what he was doing he
blurted out In a loud tone, We'll, well,
well"'
Every one at the table. including the
quiet looking man, started. and the
others. observing the direction OF the
speakers gaze. turned their eyes also
upon him OF the quiet appearance to
see what had caused the exclamation.
The man who had come In first was
In the act OF spreading sugar over a
slice OF buttered bread. and when he
realized that all eyes were turned upon
him be blushed like one detected In
heInous crime and almost fell of his
chair. II took him minute or two 10
recover. and then he said TO the table
In general:
81 used to get bread and butter and
sugar for being good when ! was a
child, and eating Il Is habit which
like to indulge in even yet. know IL
isn't upon the restaurant bin Of fare.
but couldn't resist the temptation
81 must beg your pardon for my rude
exclamation" replied the other man.
"My mother used to put bread and
butter and sugar In my lunchbox when
| went TO school as an S-year-old up In
the country town where ! was raised,
and | haven't eaten any since my
childhood. and | guess I'll join you In
n piece now for the sake OF old times"
"a - Itl Dony,r NrhT0
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13
AN ADVANCE IN TIMBER.

| It WAS \ very peaceful and pleasant
morning in June when got on my horse
al the Pine Mountain Company's saw
and stave mill to ride up to Sam Hollis
farm 10 talk timber. He owned one con-
veniert little tract with some stave tim
Der on it, aud wanted TO get hold Of L..
Sam also had wife who had n temper
that might have been smoothed out II
We could hsve run her through the
planiag mill. but nothing short Of that
would have hsd any effect upon 1t. FIJI
teen years of IL had shriveled and stuut-
ed Sam till he looked like cucumber
after long drouth. He lived about two
miles from the mill, and when reached
his house he was sitting on the fence In
front.
"How are youg" said I, by way Of
salutstiou.
"How d'y, Colonel" he responded.
"Pm ruther poly. How do you find
yerselfy'
"Oh, I'm all right. l came up 70 SEE
you about that timber. Do you want to
sell it:"
II reckon do. I'm williu' to sell
most anything got"
"weli, well give you $3.50 tree for
20 trees.
"'Tsint enough, colonel"
''we'll cut IL and deliver IL ourselves,
and two and a hslfs plenty for It."
We'll, you'll have to see the old
woman"
"where Is shes"
''In the house thar" chucking his
thumb over his shoulder.
"All right; go in and tell her to come
out
Ef | do, Colonel" he said, not offer
ing 70 move. ''them trees Is goin' To cost
you 80 80 apiece"
"whst do you mesn?" asked, as
touisbed at this wild proposition. Two
and half tree Is all they are worth"
IL reckon hit is, Colonel, and that Is
al I'm sskiu' fer the trees; but the ex-
ira dollar IL fer wear and tear on me ef
20 In to see the old woman.
II come out Nv thar jist sfore you rid
up, and I'll be dad burned ef I'd try hit
AZ In fer no two dollar n n half trees
that ever growed.n
He was proof against sll persuasion,
and rode away, to come again another
dsy when the lady WAS in happier
mood. Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13
NEW YORK'S EAST SIDE.
On Festive Occasions Il Arrays Itsel
In Hired Finery.

On Festive occasions IL Arroye itseh
In Hired Finery.
The east side achieves gentility on
great occasions. albeit somewhat un-
shaven and s4ipshod between whiles.
From It's own standpoint II does not
spare expense. What II cannot buy II
hires. The possibilities Of renting the
set pieces aud habiliments Of fashion
have been thoroughly exploited east
Of the Bowery There Is none Of that
pride Of exclusive possession that OBJ
talns along thoroughfares farther west
ward. The swarming population shares
It's Joys and sorrows and garments
with impartial hand. Many OF the
brides whose brief iinery startles their
old companions on the wedding night
hire their gowns and wells.
The most gorgeous and costly crea-
tions are obtalnable for s. an evening.
The paraphernalla Of mourning may
be rented for n single occasion. Ball
dresses warranted to captivate are for
hire In Division street. Chowder par
ties are equipped throughout for day
on the sound.
There are dozens Of establishments
that drive n fourishing business loan
Ing dress suits for a consideration. A
rigid social etiquette prescribes that
the truck driver and small shopkeeper
shall on such formal occasions as balls
and receptions don the clawhammer.
and the downright east slider would
rather be out Of the world than out Of
fashion as he understands it. The
young men who purchase secondhand
the dress suits Of business men whom
they accost in Broadway and Wall
street are the scouts Of these Turing
establishments Revamped and press
ed anew. a dress suit will earn its Sec
ond cost In two or three evenings. The
garb Of the floor committee at typical
ball Of social club Is evidence enough
that the tailors Of New York are a
cosmopolitan group.-New York Mail
and Express.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13
SECRETARY McKeEN,s SENTIMENT

As a New Years sentiment Tor the
farmers of New England, l would sug-
gest: More faith in the business, more
intensive work along all lines, broad
ening of the productions Of the farm
and cheapening Of their cost by adding
TO the producing capacity of the soil,
aud last but by no means least, more
close study into the details OF the work
and a broadening Of the agricultural
horizon by fuller appreciation OF the
higher attributes connected with the
business, and closer application OF
those broader thoughts which alone can
place and keep the agriculture OF to-day
abreast of advanced work In other lines
of mental and Industrial pursuits.-Sec-
rerary b. Walker Mckeen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13
perxer,, Gre.t Chin.ex.

The tall chimney Of the Grant smelt-
er Is an object Of interest to every Wis
Itor of Denver II Is by far the tallest
smokestack In the United States and
has but two rivals In the world. The
following facts will give the reader
IN adequate idea Of the immensity Of
this chimney: It IL 352 feet 4 inches In
height. There are 1.943.O00 bricks In
this immense shaft Its weight above
the foundation Ii 12,376500 pounds,
Its pressure at the base II 100 pounds
to the square inch. and the total wind
pressure against II In gale would be
396.200 pounds. The diameter at the
base IL SO feet and at the top 20 feet
Denver Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13
Thr SAILORS oIRee.

'NestL the save he lieth low.
None his sepuleher may know.
Graded SWEET on oceans breast,
Whom he loved the sondcst. best,
Why for him the tears outpourf
Weep for those that wait on shore
Naught recks he OF wind or tide.
Shsdowing accts that oversize
Blackcnilg htills beneath the wave.
Focmsn Iaoldering in the grayc;
Naa,hi 20 him the savage gun.
wrack of dea;h or victory won;
Coral wrcaihs that tropic tomb.
Phospher candles light the g,oom.
Boom - surf. the stoll's knell--
Thus the hero siumbereth well.
Caroline Wctherell In Leslie's Week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13
GOOD WATER FROM TREES.
Wells which willy Southern Woods
men Tap with an Anger.


men Tap with an Anger.
In many sections Of the forest lands
Of the south during the dry seasons a
man may walk for miles without find-
Ing a stream Of water or spring by
which to Quench his thirst. II, how
ever, he Is an experienced hunter and
woodsman. he viii not have TO drink
water from the stagnant pools In order
to keep life In his body.
Queer as II hay seem. an experienced
man can hunt for days through such
dry tracts and yet experience no In
convenience on account Of the lack OF
water. Nature has provided n means
which Is only known to the initiated.
Every old huntsman carries with him
when going on a long hunt small au-
ger. by which he can secure refresh
Ing drink and water TO cook with ut
any moment.
A cottonwood tree or willow Is the
well which the willy huntsmnn taps.
He examines each tree until he finds
tuIt W nat Nootobiah :"
"yein." IL Is simply an attenuated
protuberauce. BY boring into this
"vein" n stream Of clear water will
how out. II Is not sap. but clear. pure
water. The huntsmen say that the
water Is better than the average TO be
had from ordinary wells. There Is no
sweetish taste about II, but II has a
strong flavor Of sulphur and Is slight
ly carbonnted.
The reason for this phenomenon can
not easily be explained. but that sup
ply Of water can be contained In tree
Is not so surprising. The fact OF Its
flowing Is the wonderful feature. show
ing that Is must be under pressure or.
In other words. that there Is more at
the source OF the supply. When II Is
considered that the trees furnish the
water In the dry season and that the
ground Is literally baked. II Is the more
remarkable. especially when the roots
Of the trees do not extend TO any great
depth into the ground.-Memphis Scim-
ifar
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13
rrarr farmer should have somethin,

Every farmer should have something
that he can call ''shop," which should
contain forge, anvil, wise, two or three
pairs Of tongs, two or three wrenches,
brace aud set of bits, square and try
squares, three saws, hand AZ. two planes.
chisel, cold chisel, claw hammer, case OF
bolts from one inch In length to six
inches, rivets, washers, some good tim
Der for repairing, and should be CATCH
all for hoes, shovels, chains. picks, etc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13

The decision TO hold the next New
England fair at Old Orchard moves the
site only ABOUT l6 miles from the present
location at Rigby Park. Hence, the fail
will not draw from new local territory
But it Is expected that the attractions OF
the famous seashore resort In August
will help hiring the crowds from which
the fair viii reap q benefit. August is
poor month for fruit and vegetable
show, but there Is no reason why the
other agricultural features should nal
excel. 1t frequently happens, too. thtd
the early fair catches the good weather
and the large attendance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13

The Chicago milk dealers have raised
the price Of milk to seven cents quart.
They pay two and half cents for Il.
This Is one Of the points ct which the
cost Of distribution seems TO be out Of
oil proportion to the value Of the product.
II ID point at which the middleman u
entirely too much In evidence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13

"Did your grandmother remember
you In her willY'
eyes; she had . clause In II In
structing the executors to collect al
the loans she had made me."-BaIti-
more News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13

The aim iu feeding cattle should be to
Give them what feed they can properly
make good use Of and turn 70 gooa 40
count, or in other words what feed can
be thoroughly digested and assimilated.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13
MAKING A GARDEN.

"A good garden Is half the farm, say.
one writer, and "the garden furnishe,
about one-half of our living In summer
and It's products are on the table every
lay In winter" says another, and neither
of them are vegetarians, though with 8
liking for fresh vegetables and fruits IL
season. To have good garden th'
tirst requisite is piece OF strong bu'
vell-drxined land, well msnured. II
should not be shaded with trees, mol
should IL be on q northerly slope, II
possible TO get q southerly or easterly
slope. Certain crops belong 10 n per
msnent garden, aud may be In one place
for several years. The pie plant, as
parsgus, the bush fruits and grapes ol
peach trees may be on the south side ol
= high board fence at the north end OF
the garden. In front Of these the hot
beds and cold frames msy be permanent
fixtures. Onions do well for many
years In the same locality, and so viii
celery or carrots, though not so long
Sweet corn may follow sweet corn for
many years in the same place, and sc
msy peas. but IL IL Is desired TO put In
another crop after peas or early corn, IL
Is not so easy 10 find the late crop that
grows well two years in the same local
ity. Cabbage and turnips certainly viii
not. For this reason, when on farm
we preferred TO move our garden, or nj
least the peas, corn, vines OF all kinds
beans and sll roots, to new location
every few years, or so often that We dc
not have the same crop In the same place
oftener than once In five or six years
Even for such crops as lettuce, spinach,
kale and dsndelion new locality Is bet
ter than TO continue them for many
years, though sometimes they can bt
changed about with other crops. But
with only villsge lot one must change
about, or omit some crops for few
wears TO get insects and fungous diseases
out of the soil. Ii one will take this
trouble, and will be sure 10 obtain good
seed from reliable seedsmen, and put In
work enough 10 keep IL In good condi-
ton, the garden will not only furnish
half the living for the family, but sale:
Of surplus from IL may help greatly ir
buying the other half.-American Guilt
vstor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13
AMONG THE FARMERS.
~spSEn THE PLov."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
s solicited Address all Communications IL
tended for this department. to HINRy ID. Han
noSD. Agricultural Editor oxford Democra,
Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13

It sometimes happens that whils .
man b watching biz enemies his
friends ct the bet Of him Chicago
NswS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13
BUSY TEAMS ARE CHEAPEST.

The cost of delivery of hay offers an
opening for endless discussion. Throw
away the fsllscy of charging up the
teams 20 the farm At profit, and regard
them as factor 10 the business 10 De
rated al cost, and accept this cost TO be
the maintenance, depreciation, risk, iu-
terest. cost Of harness and wagons, OF
keeping in idle days, and we arrive al
the cost Of each actual days work.
Thus, computing hay at $40 Ter Ton,
conclude that can work pair OF horses
for 81 10 day. This assumes that they
are employed four-fifths Of the time.
Few farmers thus employ teams, but in
the type OF farming that | pursue they
are occupied more than this. can
draw but one load OF ton and one-half
Is miles 10 two days. The cost OF horses
becomes 81 20 and man IA days 81 %,
or total OF $50 or 81 IL per ton 10 de-
liver hsy. The contract rate OF deliver
ing is 81 per ton.-Cor. New England
| Homestead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13

II. A BRADEES, Milton Plantation, Maine
Groceries, Dry Goods. Boots and shoes al
Bottom Prices
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13

READ ADoURNEIGHBoRs' 'ADvERTIshENTs
Then come and bug General erchAndise OF Us.
{. b ATWOOD 4 Co.. BUcKFfxLD. NE.
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c. H. TUTTLE.
Boots. Shoes. Hats, Caps, Gents furnisaings,
Wstehe. and Jsveiry. BUCKFIELD, hk
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13

WHEN In Lewiston you viii and the very snes'
IN the eating line At Longs Restaurant
s. Lisbon St. Near Music Hal, LEWISTON, ME-.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13

n. J. LIBBY.
Books. Stationery and Daily Papers
Post once Building. BzrASr's POND, MAIsh-
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THE EXCELSIOR FRAME Co.
Gold and silver Picture Frames,
SOUTH PAkls. MAINE
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I. y BICKNELL.
sporting Goods, Guns and Rres,
Opposte ] o. Crooker'A NORWAY, Me.
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Nm SMALL 4 SON, Brysni's Pond. Maine.
Boots and shoes. Dry Goods, Groceries, Furnish
Ing Goods and Clothing. Boots shoes Repaired
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-13

FRANK HAPGooD. successor 70 John Hap
rood. Dealer In Fancy Groceries. Fruit, Con-
fectiouery, CixArs and sporting Gooda, BETHEL
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Smith d Machinist,

SOUTH PARIS, MAINE.
Manufacturer Of general machinery, steam en-
gfnes mill work. spool machinery and tools,
bO,ts sct screws. taps. dies and drills made and
repaired. sewing. moving and threshins ma
chimes, pumps Of al kinds. presses, guns, pis-
tOls. knives. traps. etc, neatly and promptly re
pAired. steam and water plping done 70 order.