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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17

COUNTY or OXFORD. S.
BOAr1 OF County Commissioners, May SESSION.
lsc, heid by adjournment July 3, $50.
UPON the foregoing petition. SATISFACTORY eeI-
teucs having been received that the petitioners
are responsible and thai inquiry into the merits
OF their application l. sexpeisent, III II okpkkkD,
that the COunty Commissioners meet AZ the sso.s
o. T. Il. Burgess. az Rumford Center, IN sain
county. on the l6th day Of August. lsco. AZ nine
% the clock A. NJ. and thence proceed 70
view the route mentioned In said Peu
ton, Immediately after which view.
hearing OF the parties and their witnesses Will oe
Iad az some convenient place In the yicinlty
ant such other measures taken IN the premises
A. the commissioners shall Judge proper. An0
rs further ORDERED, thai notice OF the ui1e,
place ant purpose OF the commissioners meeting
Aforesaid 6e gwen % al persons and enrpora
tons Interested. by causing attesteG copies on
said petition and OF this order thereon. 70 pe
served upon the clerk G Z the said town OF ham-
fOrt, ant also posted up IN tnrer
public places IN said town, and puensh
Ell three weeks successfully In the Oxforu psni-
ocrat q newspaper printxd al Paris, In said Coan,
ty % oxford the first OF said publications, an1
each Of the other notices. % be made. served AM.
posted. al east thirty days before said time OF
meeting, % the end that al persons and corpora
tons may then and there appear and shew Gauss
" any they have. why the prayer OF saad Pe'i-
TONERS should not be granted.
ATTEST CHARLES y. WHITMAN, ClefN.
A true copy Of said petition and order OF cour'
thereon.
ATTEST CHARLES y. WHITMAN, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17

slipped into water hole as he fired,
and the shot missed. He turned and
ran. knowing full well that he had but
a slight chance Of escape. The boar
charged on. sQuealing and grunting
savagely.
Quln strained every nerve, bounding
with great leaps over the marshy
grass. His only hope was to reach the
far side Of the clearing. where he might
pull himself into the limbs of tree
But II was soon evident that he could
not gain the desired shelter. He was
less than half way to II when a back
ward glance showed him MS pursuer
within half dozen feet. He lodged
to one side. intending. as last resort.
to try to stun the animal with the
stock Of his rifle.
But at that critical moment timely
and unexpected aid reached him. From
a thicket several yards away came a
fash and report, and down went the
boar. stopped by a bullet under the
fore shoulder. Then man leaped into
view, and with long spear he quickly
dispatched the ugy brute by stabbing
It repeatedly in the throat
This don& the stranger bowed cour-
teously to Quin, who was breathing
hard after his exertions. The rescuer
was tall and slim. with a handsome
and refined face and complexion that
was remarkably light colored for ma
tive. His clothing. which was badly
worn, consisted Of tunic and trousers,
q broad hat and crimson sash In
which was thrust huge pistol.
"Who are you. sen0r. and what do
you hereY he inquired.
Quin gave his name and also brief
account of his expedition.
II owe you my life" he concluded
fervently. But for your
''Senor. am glad that you are CRATE
full for my poor service" the man In
terrupted. "and regret that ! must
ask one of you In return. 1t may seem
to you that take an unfair advantage,
but as my time Is too valuable to waste
In words
With that he whipped out his pistol
and leveled 1t In Quln's face.
Throw your rife at my side" he
added stern,y. "Of with your coat and
hat. Be Quickw
There was no alternative. so Quin
obeyed with alacrity. His captor with
drew several PAGES, threw OF his own
hat and tunic and threw them at Quin.
Then he picked up the latter's clothing
and weapon in one hand. keeping his
pistol ready In the other.
at is q fair exchange, senor," he
said. "and ] trust you win bear no
malice"
Quin looked at the dead boar. and
the thought Of his narrow escape
checked the hot words on his lips.
'Tf you consider that you have acted
like an honorable man." be said coldly.
II must not complain. At least tell me
II am near the coast"
"Yes; within three hours march"
"And what has happened during my
absence In the interiorY'
much. senor. Several weeks ago
war broke out between the United
States and SPAIN An American 6eet
sailed promptly from Hongkong to the
Philippines. II arrived yesterday morn
ing. sank the Spanish ships off Manila
destroyed the fort Of Cavite and h now
blockading the harbor. The insurgents
also are In arms again and win shortly
cooperate with the American marines.
eenor. bid you good dayI'
With that the man turned and strods
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17

birds and captured several snow white
monkeys. but Of wild animals there
were only boars and . species Of tiger
cat, which settled the question Of the
Philippines SO far as profit to Hamrach
4 Co. was concerned. Quin, still hope
ful in spite of disappointment, insisted
on further search. His men. who were
plucky fellows. supported him.
Then trouble came. The last OF the
mules perished. and q native died Of
snake bite. The aborigines, dat nosed
savages Of crafty ways. attacked the
expedition and killed 1--WE Of Its mem.
bers. They followed II up when II
started 10 despair for the coast and
killed two more. The survivors pressed
on. day after day. through the jungles
and mountains. Quin wanted to make
a fresh start northward. and the ma.
tives perhaps feared that he would
force them to obedience. At all events.
they quietly decamped one night. TAX
Ing with them their weapons and am
munition and most Of the food.
In the morning QuIn discovered his
loss and realized that II would be use
less 10 track the deserters. Nothing
daunted by his misfortune, he shout
dcred his rife. pocketed what food was
left. abandoned his specimens and
marched on alone. A week had passed
since then, and now. as nearly as he
could reckon, he was within less than
q days Journey Of Manila. He knew
nothing OF what had happened during
his absence. for he had met no human
beings In that week Of lonely wander.
Ing. But twice he had crossed cleared
spaces In the forest SCARED with the
remains Of fires, where large bodies or
men must have recently camped. And
this suggested to him that the rebels
were once more lighting against Span
ish rule.
"If such Is the case" he reflected as
he trudged on that morning. IL may at
any moment stumble on n Spanish or
lnsurgcnt picket That will mean
brief detention. perhaps, but nothing
worse"
BY MONDAY. however. he had found
no signs OF the men. save here and
there an old trail overgrown with
weeds. and he began to think that he
might he little wrong In his reckon.
ing. A few minutes later. while cross
Ing a belt of marshland from which
exuded a pestIlential. steamy mist. be
was startled TO hear an angry grunt.
The sound came from behind him
from clunp Of reeds that he had just
passed. He turned apprehenslvely to
look. and as be did 80 monstrous Wild
boar broke from cover and charged
him furiously. The creature was In
fearful rage. Its species In the Philip
pines are all times III tempered. Its
little eyes were bloodshot, and Its
tusks dripped foam.
Quin's last and only cartridge was In
his rifle. and he Instantly lifted the
weapon to his shoulder. One foot
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17
4. w. Walker a Son,
nth Parts Maine.
south Paris,

To bs Hon Board % County Commissioners Of
the County OF oxford
y our petitioners would respectfully represent
that The public convenience wants aud requires
thas "a new lOcAtsOn for the Rumford Cenier
terry be granted al the lower end OF the viiiAge,
iu .0cAity opposite the obi Town House, An"
hs1ways eading thereto be laid out.
Also thar the Old road leading from the Bod
vel Ii,il aloag the southeriy bank Of the rver
o the ref school house. known A. the ihursson
District school house. be discontinued
wTUTTLE. and ffteen others.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17
America the Most Apt Nation.

Anglo-Saxons are considered the best
colonists. the most tolerant Of violent
changes In climate and environment OF
all races, because they have the stron.
gest power Of self control or all na-
tionalities OF mankind they have the
most universal adaptive aptitude, be-
cause they possess in the highest de-
gree the mastery Of mind over matter.
The American In time will Guido the
native Of every cline In bis own na-
tional game He throws lasso better
than the Mexican and trails deer bet
ter than the Comanche.-Jacksonville
Pioneer Union.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17
Easily Forgotten.

Cant you remember the principal
acts Of your various mayorsT asked
the man who was trying to compile Q
history Of the city.
mot very we'll" apologeticaily re-
piled the old citizen. "Our mayors are
so short lived. you know, they don't
make much impression on the memory.
They 60 In one year and out the 9TH
er."-ChicaCo Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17
One Too Many For Hi.

"Ha, >ha! They served that fellow
right" exclaimed Mrs. Henpeck as she
finished reading the report Of a bigamy
case.
What is II, my dearY' asked her
husband.
HE was arrested and very prompt
ly jailed because he took one wife too
many"
Heavens! l wonder II they'll be
after me nextT-Philadelphia PresA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17

Iu order that the farmer and the en-
tomolosist may best work together, the
fsmer should familiarize himself with
the habits of the most common insects,
by observation and reading or studying
some accurate, popular work upon the
subject. The treaties by Saunders, Weed
and smith are Of this class and cannot
he too highly recommended.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17

The Pennsylvania anti-color law has
lust been sustained by the supreme court
Of that state. The question was, wheth-
er q person could be prohibited from
selling colored oleomargarine In the
original package brought into the state
from another state. The court held that
under the Pennsylvania anti-color law
dealers could do this, and sustained the
constitutionality Of the law, - against
original packages.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17

'Dolly. what made you have lilies on
your hatf They'll be out Of style In .
few weeks"
"How funny you are, Polly! You
asked me question and then answer
ed It yourself. Chicago Record
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17
TRAINS FROM PORTLAND To ISLAND
pnNn RI-N as EnIINWS.

Sl1day excursion train caves Portland ~ A.
n south Paris 1913 Bethel lilo, arriving n
Berlin l3l5P.M Returning. leaves Berlin aeo
~ Bethel 5.05. south Paris 6-e.. arriving IN
Portland 100 2 n.
Ths train which caves Island Pond AZ 80 A NJ,
81 the one which caves Portland at SD 2, n
run every day; al others every day except
SUNDAY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17

II q woman can refrain from spit
ting on the sidewalks and in the street
cars, a man can.-MemphIs Appeal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17

VAFVhII, -. NOrWay. JuIc '<H1f I~0S-
We. the undersigned, having been du aP
pointed By the Honorable Addison T. Herrick.
Judse OF Probate within and for said county,
Commissioners 70 receive and decide upon tne
claims of the creditors Of Daniel Holt sad, isee
Of Norway, 10 said county. deceased. whose
estate has been represented insolyens. nereoy
give public notice sgreeably 10 the order Of faid
Jude ot Probate, that ak months from anu aiter
tne date hereof have been allowed 20 the creuit
Ors to present and prove their claims, and tnst
We will attend 20 the duty assigned Us ~ me
0fhee OF E.F. smith ESQ. IN said Norwsy. a.
len OF the clock In the forenoon Of each or sne
following days, namely Monday. July Twenty
thirSi. A ID. isoo. and Monday. December sew
enteensh, A. ID. le0o.
MOSES p. STILES, lCowm,ssiouers.
CHARLKs g. MASON,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17

A CIV can be made profitable In the
dairy just as long IS sne gives Pronss
ble return in milk tor the 1000 consumer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPERp rHH rLov."

Corrcsponienee on practical agricultural topics
s solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department 20 HESRr ID. HAN
Moxp. Agricultural Editor Oxford Democrat
Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17
Fertilizers and Farming Tools.

We have lArge stock % Fertilizers on hand.
We are AGENTS fo- three OF the leading manufae-
tlryrs on the market
We ars alan Agents for
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17
Belcher & TayIorAgricultural Tool Co.

II YOU want good plow don't fall 20 call on
u, The Arlington and Yankee Pllws are tne
ealing Ssiyel Piows OF the day We also have
10 Eclipse Corn Planter which Il the best IN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17
\ FAREWELL.

0ssdby; nay. do not gricve that 81 Is over
The perfect hour;
That the winged Joy, sweet honey loving rove.
Fits from the flower.
Grieve not; II Is the law. Love will be dying
Yea, love and all.
Glad was the living, blessed be the dyfngi
Let the leaves fall.
Harriet Monroe in Century.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17

Il IL the milk from the fresh COW that
Rives the perfect butter favor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17
THE PEARL OF
THE philippines
BY WILLIAMS MURRAY GRAYDoN.
COPYRIGHT, 1900, BY W. N. aaAYoos.

100000 900 oo-o.oooo-oo
oo oo.o.o. 90 Q. o o 90
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-17
a IpNES.
A c. JONES,
Smith q Machinist,
MAINE

SOUTH PARIS, MAINE
x,,pssr,arer OF general machinery, steam en-
,,iIl work. spool machinery and tools,
s1ss 20 screws, taps. dice and drills made and
oSasirAi sewing. moving and threshing ma
ssines, pumps Of 81 kinds: presses, guns pts
-s,,,g - steam ami water piping done 20 order.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-03-08
Queen WiiheImina a Fine Skater

The young queen Of Holland is nos
only an excellent horseback rider but
also fine skater. Few ladies are her
equal in the pastime. As soon as the
gentlemen Of her encourage discover
a good skating place on the canals
which connect the palace gardens with
other spots the queen with couple OF
ladies and gentlemen shatc for very
long distances. Young peasants Witn
their girls and fishermen with theh
skates fastened TO wooden shoes hy
past the royal party without the Slight,
est knowledge Of who they are, and
hearing her sweet "Goc morgen, 81.
men" greet the party. These skating
tour sometimes last for several houTs
at time.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-03-08
South Africa's Only Wood.

Althouh rich in such beautiful flow
ers rs the arum lily. amaryllis, iAia
and other choice dubious plants. aEb
also in fruits like the peach and tan
ccrine. South Africa is wofully lacking
In trees of n size sufficient to make a
respectable wood or plantation.
The only variety which appears to
thrive in any quantity is the blue gum
which is found in large numbers. so
much so that many people are under
the impression that it is native of the
place.
This however, is q mistake. rs the
real home of all the cucalypti was ORR
cinally Australia, where at the present
time many of the species frequently
attain the height Of over 300 feet. 1t
rarely reaches this altitude in South
Africa, however, although it soon es-
tablishes itself and then grows at Il
tremendous rate. rapidly forming fine
handsome tree with thick, glaucous
foliage.
In the forming Of avenues it Is 4
prominent feature in many towns. The
chief streets Of the town of Worcester,
Cape Colony, has two fine rows Of the
tree.-LCnhnn Mail
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Head of the Liar class.

Congressman I.andiS of Indiana can
toll q story. A cotcrie Of his HooSier
constituents surrounded him in
Washington hotel recently and one re-
marked, naming Il Statcman who had
failed to secure IN appointment Tor
friend. that WAS the biggest liar he
ever knew
"You should have known man VINO
lived in IoganSport," replied Mr.. Lam
dis. He was always talking about
q fine horse which he said he owned,
when as a matter of fact. he never
owned pound of horSeflesh in his
life. But he talked about it so much
that he got to believe it himself, and
one day he went to indianapolis and
bought a saddle and bride. You've
got to give a man like that first place"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-03-08

There is more Catarrh in this section OF tne
country than all other diseases put tosether,
and until the last few years was supposed 20 20 20
incurablP. For great many years doctors
nronouuced It a local disease and prescrl oed
focal remedies. and by constantly railing 10
cure with local treatment pronounced II ln'
durable. Science has proven catarrh 70 pe =
con stitutional disease and therefore requires
CON stitutional treatment Halls Catarrh cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo,
Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the
market 1t is taker internally in doses from
The blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any cas'
il fails to cure Send for circulars ana test,
monials. Address F.. CHESEf& Co., u o!e'o' W.
Sold by Druggists, I5c.
HaIrs Family Pills are the best
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SO. 10.
DEGRADED Use Of a Sarcophagu'.

Professor Jacob Krall of Vienna,
Psychologist. in journeying across
Austria on his way to the Orienta!
Congress in Rome, came across IN
Trieste, an ancient Egyptian sar-
cophagus OF rose granite. 1t was dis-
covered in Egypt sixty years ago. The
shin which was to bring the find to
London had to stop at Trieste for re-
nairs As security for the cost of re-
nairs $3.50. the sarcophagus was left
behind and placed in the courtyard or
pamfilj's residence, where it was USED
occasionally rs washing trough.
In its original home the Sarcopha-
gus belonged to Sutissacht' one OF tne
foremost dignitaries OF Pharaon s
court. 1t is about 5000 years old. AUS
,ria hopes to keep 1t.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-03-08
News Notes.

The New York Herald prints a spe-
,ia, from Trenton, N. j., saying that II
- announced on good authority that
I.nited States Attorney General Johh
a. Griggs is booked for Justice Gray S
mace on the Supreme Court Dencn'
when the latter reaches the retirine
age, a short time hence.
The Greenville, N. c., Reflector says
that Madam Elrado, the palmist, read
Tho lines in the hands Of a gentleman
n Kinston on Saturday and predicted
fire at a church he would attend on
Sunday. On the following Sunday the
gentleman attended service at the
Episcopal church and during the ser
vice the church caught fire and was
burned.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-03-08
Blood HumOrS
Are Cured by
Hoods
Sarsaparilla

81 was troubled with
blotches on my face.
and began tax In Z
Hoods SaCsaparilla.
After taking one bottle
| was entirely cured"
Miss ETHEL MIXER,
Clarksburg. Mass.
My brother had n
humor in his blood
which broke out in
frightful sores. He
began taking Hoods
Sarsuparilla and II per-
Inanently cured hiin.
II. l.. ELLIS, Noun
Laurel, y. J.
My little boy had a
large scrofula sore on
his neck. I purchased
a bottle OF HOOa's Sar-
saparilla aid it cured.
I take Hoods as my
spring tonic" MIS-
MINNIE SrEAR, Parish
vile, y. y.
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Wonderful Germ.killer.

Skin diseases, such as letter, eczema,
ringworm, salt-rheum, or anything OF
the kind, are cured by Tetterine. 1t
kills the germs. and the skin becomes
healthy. It's efficacy is we'll estab-
ished. Hundreds Of testimonials can
be shown by J. L. Shuptrine, Savan-
nah, GA. Send Soc for box post
paid if your druggist doesn't keep it.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-03-08

4 century ago Cologne had only ID
ooo inhabitants. In 1850 it had SS,0oo.
and to-day 100000. 1t owes this growth
,orccly TO the Rhine boats and rail
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-03-08

1t requires no experience to dye with a, rrI,
,.,x Pinr1rss DYES. Simply boiling your
Goods in the dye is all that's necessary. So'u
by all druggists.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-03-08

VirALr,f low. debilitated or exhausted cured
by Dr Klire's Invgorating ionic. FREE 81
trial bottle for % weeks treatment. DR.. Niine,
I'd. S3l kSch St, Phi adel lphia. Founded lSil-
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-03-08

Miniatures OF their pet dogs is the
very latest affection among New YORK
women.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-03-08

The Best Prescription for Chills
and Fever is a bottle OF GROVES TAsTELESs
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinine IN
a tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price SOC.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-03-08

could not get along without Piso,s cur
for Consumption. 1t always cures. 81, T.
c No LION. Needham. Mass, Oct. y, ~
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Berlin has sixty-threc public mont.
mentS.
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Mrs. winslow'sS Soothing sylnptor GnftuI," naarhn.
teethine. .softens the gums ieTI liz .ie a botTl.
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Out in the frontier the word gun was
applied almost exclusively to pistols.
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WOH.kiEK1U
Women

are Invited to wrifo to
Mrs. Pisskisans for free
advice about their health.
Mrs. Pinkti1al,, is a w0-
man.
If you have painful
periods, backaohes or
any of the moro serious
MS Of women, write to
Mrs. Pinki,an,; she has
helped s,sulfifudes. Your
letter wifi be sacredyy
confidential.
Lydia e. PinkhaH'''s
Vegetable Compound is
known wherever the Eng
Nsh language is spoken.
Nothing else oan possi-
6ly be SO sure to help sHf-
fering women. No other
n,edioine has helped SO
many
Remember this whom
something else is sug-
gesfed.
Mrs. Plnkhans'S a0-
dress Is Lynn, Mass
Her helping hand Is
always 0ufsfs'efoised to
sufferfng wOnsens
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-03-08

To Cure n Cold In One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BRoao QUISTNs TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money II 1t faiis To euro.
T. w. GHoyEs signature Is on each ooX. zoo
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Is Yours
Snou-uhite? i?

There is no getting around
such a testimonial as this. You
can't read it over without being
convinced. These persons do
not misreprcscnt, for their testl-
monials are ali unsolicited.
Ayers Hair Vigor restores
color to gray hair every time.
And it is 4 wonderful food TO
the hair, making it grow rich
aad heavy, and keeping it soft
and glossy ali the time. 1t is
also an elegant dressing.
sl.oo bottle. All druggists.