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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-09
Miss Beatrice Rawson is teaching
school in Sumner

Miss Beatrice Rawson is teaching
school in Sumner.
Mrs. Osgood of Biddeford is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Frank Pingree.
Miss Iva McArdle returned Thursday
to her school work in Chelsea, Mass.
Mrs. Charles Hersey, who has been
seriously i'll, is thought to be improving.
Mr.. Ora BumpuS returned Sunday
from a two weeks visit in Onset, Mass.
Charlie Virgin, of Rumford, was a
guest of his cousin, Morton Bolster, a
few days last week.
Rev. Mr.. Little's subject for his ser
mon next Sunday will be the Meaning
and Use of the Word He'll"
| Miss Lillian Powers has returned from
Hebron where she has been spending a
few weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. James
| Bumpus.
Miss Grace Thayer entertained few
friends at her home on Main Street last
Friday evening. A most pleasant even
ing was enjoyed.
Mrs. j. S. Harlow and daughter,
Roselle. of Dixtield, visited her sister,
Mrs. George Berry, and other relatives
in town last week.
There will be rehearsal of Mt. Pleas
ant degree team Friday evening after
lodge. All members of the degree team
are asked to be present.
ny II
to Auburn last week visiting and to at
tend the state fair. Mr.. Bowker was
with them over Sunday.
Wendell Rounds went Saturday to
Turner where he will supply for his sis
ter, Miss Sue Rounds, in Leavitt lnstl-
tute, teaching, for short time.
One of the early voters at the polls
Monday morning was Uncle David
Young of North Paris, who lives nine
miles away and is 9S years old. He
marked his ballot without assistance
and without glasses.
An impromptu Republican rally was
held in New Hall Saturday evening, the
arrangements for it having been made
the preceding day. Judge Wilson pre-
sided, and addresses were made by Hon.
James 5. Wright and Hon. John p.
Swasey. A large and enthusiastic au-
dience was present. The Democrat had
a reporter present, but he has mysterious
ly disappeared without turning in his
copy.
The members of the Baptist society
and congregation will give reception in
the church vestry to their new pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Pinkham, this Monday even
ing. Music will be furnished by the
church choir. Light refreshments will be
served and very pleasant time is antici-
pated. 1t is expected that Rev. Mr..
Taylor of Hallowell and Rev. Mr.. Cotton
of Norway will be present with other
,pipiSfarS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-09
Crab Eating Monkeys.

People are so much in the habit
thinking that monkeys are found onl
In forests that 1t comes as surpris
to learn Of one that bears the name G
the crab eating macaque. 1t Is foun
through Burma. Siam and Mala
land, living among the trees that lin
the tidal creeks. The chief food c
these animals consists Of seeds, insect
and crabs. In pursuit of crabs the
must take to the water. Use has b.
come second nature with them, u
with other animals, and they are sal
to be able to swim uncommonly we'll
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-09
All Claim the Center.

"Yes." he said thoughtfully; "Shak'
speare was right. All the worlds
stage. but it's a mighty funny stage
that"
"How SOP
practically every one who steps
the boards thinks he is cast for II
star part, and as a general thing he
more than half through his lines befol
he discovers his mistake."-Chicat
Post,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-09
A PARSONS NOBLE ACT.

81 want all the world to know"
writes Rev. c. j. Budlong, of Ashaway,
R. l., "what thoroughly good and re-
liable medicine / found in Electric Bit
tiers. They cured me of jaundice and
liver troubles that had caused me grea,
suffering for many years. Fora genuine
all-around cure they excel anything
ever saw" Electric Bitters are the sur
prise of all for their wonderful work in
Liver, Kidney and Stomach troubles
Don't fail to try them. Only so cts
Satisfaction is, guaranteed by F. A
Shurtleff & Co., South Paris; Noyei
Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-09
FORTUNE FAvoRs A TEXAN.

"Having distressing pains in head,
back and stomach, and being without
appetite, began to use DIR. Kings New
Life Pills." writes W. P. Whitehead, of
Kennedale, Tex, land soon felt like q
new man" Infallible in stomach and
liver troubles. Only 25c. at F. A.
Shurtleff & Co.'s, South Paris; Noyes
Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-09
| BOYS WILD RIDE FOR LIFE.

With family around expecting him to
die, and son riding for life, Is miles, to
get DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, W. H..
Brown of Leesville, Ind, endured deaths
agonies from asthma, but this wonder
full medicine gave instant relief and soon
cured him. He writes: 81 now sleep
soundly every night" Like marvellous
cures of Consumption, Pneumonia, Bron-
chitis, Coughs, Colds and Grippe prove
it's matchlesS merit for all Throat and
Lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles SOC.
and 81. 90. Trial bottles free at F. A.
Shurtleff & Co., South Paris; Noyes
Drug Store, Norway.
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NOT DOOMED FOR LIFE.

81 was treated for three years by good
DOCTORS" writes w. A. Greer, McCon-
nellsville, O.. "for Piles, and Fistula,
but, when all failed, Bucklen's Arnica
Salve cured me in two weeks" Cures
Burns, Bruises, Cuts, Corns, Sores,
Druptions, Salt Rheum, Piles or no pay
csc. at F. A. Shurtleff & Co., South
Paris, and Noyes Drug Store, Norway
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The oxford Democrat.
SOUTH PARIS.

SOUTH PARIS POST OFFICE.
mice Hours :: 90 TO I 90 A. N; 500 A. n. to
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-09

Trans LEAVE sOUIH FARIs
lin, ,iown cast 81 A. NJ, daily, Sundays
,OHTjs,p. 9 80 A. NJ, 4:2OP.h. sunday only,
,in.. M rwest)-lO 90 A. NJ, 3:5S p. NJ, l0l5
'lsiiy, sundays includeD. Sunday only,
f1 - A. NJ.
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BGHkruDt Churches.

Hetty Green has shocked Chicago
Presbyterians by filing a petition for
the foreclosure Of a mortgage on a
Presbyterian church in Chicago. II
is not known what she intends TO do
VIII the property, but it appears that
she wants her money. regardless of
the spiritual interests Of the congre-
cation concerned.
Like some similar actions contrary
to convention, this behavior of Mrs.
Green is not so irreligious as il
seems. There has been too much dis
position, in general, 70 regard
churches and religious institutions as
immune from all business obligations.
This is all very well in a poor and
struggling community, where the
church is the chief civilizing infiu-
ence and money is scarce. But it is
not a principle which should be i'm
mutable whatever the circumstances.
In fact, like all special privilege when
the necessity for it has passed, this is
rather detrimental 10 the interests of
the privileged ones than otherwise.
A church which deliberately runs
in debt for a building. in ordo- not
that the religious instruction given
therein may be q 4 superior quality,
but that the ediice N.Y. be as fine as
that of other denominations OF socie-
ties in the city, ought not 70 be ex-
empt from the consequences Of that
action, any more than a man who
goes on the same principles in his
private business. The law recognizes
the homestead and the necessary tools
of a man as exempt from its claims.
because the preservation of the family
and of the means Of earning a living
is important 10 the community as well
as TO the individual.
In Ike manner all possible protec-
ton should Re given to the real spir-
itual interests represented by the
church. But when these are not en-
dangered, the more strictly the
church is held to business rules the
better it will be.
The members Of the congregation
of this Chicago church will not in any
case be deprived Of the privilege Of
hearing the gospel preached. There
are other churches in that city. even
other Presbyterian Churches. II is.
moreover, probable that wealthy
members Of the congregation will be-
stir themselves 10 rescue the church.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-13
ON THE OVERLAND TRAIL.

Here's a song for the days. the heroic
old days
When the West tried the mettIe OF
TesOiute men,
Ere the sun Of Progression had melted
the haze
OF mystery hidIng the land from our
ken
Here's a song for the heroes. the
"cUsses" so tough,
Who popped their great whips when
the schooners set sail.
And SANG their wild songs as their pipes
they would puff
While pounding along on the Overland
trail.
Not a snap OF the caIioused old fingers
cared they
For the dangers awaiting them out on
the plains
As they yelled at their bulls and went
rolling away
In the aIkali dust OF the slow-moying
trains.
Away through the pillows Of pickering
heat,
Upheld by a courage that never sould
fail.
with a sheer for the perEs they Knew
they would meet
While pounding along on the Overland
trail.
The signal from scouts who were sleuth-
ing ahead;
The parking OF wagons with panicless
haste;
The Wild. savage yelIs that would waken
the dead:
The Indian sally dehantly faced
The battle. the flight OF the reds IN de-
feat:
Some graves over which the coyotes
would vail:
And on moved the train through the
shimmering heat
That quivered and danced on the Over
land trail
Where now are the heroes who swung
the great whips
That popped Ger the backs Of the Ia
boring bulls,
Who chose not the language that rolled
from their lips
When the wheels furrowed sand In the
hardest OF pulls2
But few yet are lodging the Reaper's
keen blade.
Yet totter down LIES ever-narrowing
vale
Yet Hnger and dream OF the parts that
they played
While pounding along on the Overland
trail.
Here's a song for the lively old days
that are gone.
Are now but q blur upon memory's
page,
When the fastest OF freight was By bull
power drawn
And the fastest express was the Ium-
beTing stage
The tourist who now in rare luxury rolls
In palace car over the glittering rail
Gives never thought to the valiant old
souls
trail
James Barton Adams. in the Denver
Post
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-13
An UnfOunded COMPLAINT.

The soldiers at Fort Sheridan are
reported as dissatisfied with their IA
tons. If there is a government on
earth which in the matter of food
deals with its soldiers in a generous
and we might almost say lavish
manner, it is the Government Of the
United States. The commissary IS
one of the most costly, as it is one of
the most efficient, branches Of the ser
vice, We suspect that in this case the
grounds for the complaint were laid
by the cook, and we all know that
though the Almighty sends us the
food, it is some one else who fur
nishes the man behind the oven.
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4 Book Of Tragedies.

= 0N1hA -
Somebody with a taste for tragedy has
uucarthed a little book written IN 1887.
containing accounts OF the various noted
murderers OF the United States. The ac-
count OF the murder OF Jane McCrea by
the Indians is in blank verse. and the
heroine is mentioned under the name Of
Lucinda. This sample shows what the
imagination Of the public OF that day
had TO suffer from contemporary poets:
One tale shall tell what fame great Albion
draws
FROM those auxilisries in her barhsrous cause;
Lucinda ; fate, The tale ye nations hear;
Eternal ages, trsce IL with tear
She starrs-with eyes upturned and heetinE
breath
IN their raised axes views her instant death
With calculated pause and demon grin.
They seize her hands, and through her face
divine
Drive the dcsosndirg ax-the shrek she sent
Attained her lovers ears. He thither bent.
" it'll all the speed his wearied limbs could Weld
hirled bis keen blade and stretched upon the
6eld
The yelling nends. who there disputing stood
Her CORY scalp. their horrid prize Of blood
He sank. delirious. on her lfeless clay
And passed, IN starts o. sense the dreadful dav
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-13
THE MISS AND THE MILE.

doesn appeal 10 everybody. and. there
lore, while women OF the younger sort
admired Septimus Smith for the imagi-
nation that was in him. his own sex. to
man. wrote him down as being some
thing very much like an ass.
For some months prior 20 the date OF
this chronicle he had been an object
OF solicitude 70 one Of his lady friends.
Della Spence did not deceive herself into
the belief that she loved the bashful
septImus, being so far candid as TO ac-
knowledge 10 herself that a picturesque.
up-to-date West Side fat. together with
plenty OF money 20 keep 10 up. and a lit
tie over. we're the things most 10 be de-
sired IN connectiO uwith her diIatory
suitor's anticipated declaration.
Every reasonable opportunity was
given Mr. Smith when he paid a visit
to-as Delia's terrible young brother
called it-"coue up TO the scratch. " but
surely no bird was ever so difficult to
approach with the salt-box. Times out
OF number Mrs. Spence. with all a
mothers anxiety for her daughters
matrimonial future found something 10
do elsewhere. 80 that the consequent
tete-a-tets might have every chance.
Della's younger sister. Connie. also.
was not whit less considerable than
her mother. and invariably vanished at
the sound OF Septimus Smiths besitat-
inR knock and ring.
But il was Pll thrown away. and poor
Septimus. much as he desired TO de-
clare himself. never succeeded in acting
TO the VIII you be miner"
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Then he came 10 a resolution
II was the last day OF March. and he
felt that. for him. there was only one
way 10 take the plunge.
It's no use he said 10 himself. III
] wait till docmsday' I'll never be able
20 do it. Somehow the words seem TO
freeze on my lips just when l am going
20 speak. III write 10 her. That's
what III do. Il viii be easier for me;
and have precisely the same effect.
There was no hesitation now. A
coward in the presence OF beauty. Sept
mus Smith vas a veritable hero on pa
per The letter was a triumph OF the
eplstolary art. the writer's hand and
heart being offered for his lady loves
acceptance in terms at once splendid
and convincing
With the fa-etui missiye in his pocket
he set out for Harlem in the spirit Of
the man Who has greatly dared. and
conscientiously looks for his reward.
But the fair Della had also herself on
that came last day OF March come to a
resolution. She was what people style
getting on''-being sensible. she knew
it-and felt that II much more time
were wasted" she stood a very good.
or bad, chance OF attaining to the
shelf"
She was determined II Septimus
Smith really meant anything he should
be made 70 say II. or give place to an
other and better man in the person OF
Lieutenant Treen. L. s. n. who. though
not so well Of as Septimus, was younger
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-13
Distance AnHihHdted.

The all-rail route from Paris 10 Pc
kin is, with the exception Of the break
on Lake Bai-kal, an accomplished
fact The cape to Cairo" is as yet a
dream, but a dream sooner or later to
BE- realized Before long. too, the
s1riek Of the locomotive Will be heard
;iong the valley of the Euphrates and
among the olive clad hills Of MesOpo-
e anna, where Jacobs tiocks grazed,
nd where he waited fourteen long
airs for Rachel And ii will not be
very much longer, perhaps, before
shall be able TO book" as our
lish friends would say. from
way TO Valparaiso Surely It is
an age Of progress we live in.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-13
4 Show Worth Seeing.

VET HEN the ofcous usher of theater in Muncie Ind
Wv made young married couple &c the audience
quit hugging and kissing that the
others present play
Sweet Clover being presented the stage
that Disseminated against the attraction
favor OF We mock sentiment the
stage any day or night sentiment exuberant
must have OF Munce Darby
Yet this incident only prove that
atrcaI always tell what is likely make the
strongest hit with audience.
JACQUES OF ARDEN"
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Arnstle Temperamcnr.

II has been suggested in England that
a collection OF the opinions which ar
lists have expressed about the works Of
their fellows would make interesting
reading William NJ. Rossetti is said 70
have made such 3 collection. which may
sorae day be published. A story which
Is told Of the late Lord Leighton is 10
the effect that. standing before a tragic
picture. the painter Of which was with
In eaTshOt. he exclaimed earnestly.
CHASTITY, Chastity" The painter re-
NAMED in uncertainty whether Leighton
meant his technique CT his conception.
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and better looking.
To give her hesitant swain no shadow
OF an excuse for longer delaying his
declaration, Della had coacocted a
scheme which certainly did credit 10 her
ingenuity.
Procuring. through a friend, tickets
fer a Kubelik recital at Carnegie Hall
for that evening. she had asked the gal
liant Lieutenant 70 his great delight. to
escort Connie and herself
At the last moment a toothache or a
headache compelled her. she said. 10 re-
main at home. but that Mrs Spence
could take her place.
It was astonishing how rapid was
her recovery. for when. ten minutes
after the departure Of the concert par
~. Septimus Smiths knock sounded at
the door, the ache" had vanished. and
Della was warbling In Old Madrid"
Mamma and Connie have gone to
hear Kubelik," she said, by way OF first
shot. Il expect they'll be late
They talked in whispers. and sat with
their chairs very close TO each other.
but Septimus Smith only uttered a
string Of unmeaning generalities; he
did not so much as attempt 10 pop the
question.
All in vain were Delia's modest eff
forts TO elicit the words which would
make her prospective mistress OF the
West Side Fat and the comfortable in
come.
Had she but known that the house
maid. who had opened the door to Septi-
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4 SHORT STORY By z. RALPH. D,

mus. had in her possession, for deposit
in Delia's room, that hero's written pro-
posaI Of marriage. she might perhaps
have acted differently.
Yexed beyond bounds, she saw her
visitor depart. with almost savage salts
faction-if such a state OF mind can be
imputed to a lady.
IN write TO Arthur Treen tomorrow.
and II he asks me TO marry him, which
1 know he will I'll accept him. just 10
show Mr.. Septimus Smith what I think
Of his contemplate conduct.
OF course. she cried. women mostly 90
in such circumstances. and went 20 bed
in the dark. Thus she never SOW Septi-
mus Smiths letter. which the housemaid
had laid on TOP OF her dressing case.
and which was there still when the first
OF April dawned.
The Spences were great people for
practical jokes. especially thos- Of the
April fool order. On the first ri the
month. therefore. everybody in : house
kept well on the alert. to circu-nvent any
attempt upon his or her credulity.
Connie Spence was a perfect little
demon in this particular. and il was ow-
Ing only to the absorbing nature OF
Delis's affair that she had failed on this
occasion TO prepare something specially
'fool-making."
The two sisters slept together. and il
so happened that on the morning OF the
first" Connie awoke before Della.
There was sufficient light to enable
her to see her sisters dressing It
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-13

handed the letter. which she proceeded
to tear into half a dozen pieces and
throw on the floor
Lieut. Arthur Treen soon responded to
Delia's invitation. and bore her OF TO
the spring exhibition Of the Society Of
American Artists
Then it was that Connie confessed to
her mother. who. interviewing Jane. the
housemaid, elected the fact that Mr..
Smith had undoubtedly given her the
letter the night before 20 place in Miss
Dslia's room
Mrs Spence now suspected that a miss
had been made. which. for anything that
could be dcre 20 rectify it. might Just
as we'll have been a mile
The dustbin was turned out, and after
a lot OF searching and soiling OF hands
the haIf-dozen pieces OF paper were res
cued. Joined together-and revealed Mp.
Septimus Smiths proposal.
Della was furious when she was told
on her return Through being too clever
she had really been made an April fool
OF.
To think that. after all. the tardy
Septimus had proposed. and-too late.
Yes, too late, for instead Of inspecting
The pictures she had had, in accepting
Lieutenant Treen. quite enough TO oc-
cup her while at earn egie Hall.
There is every reason 10 believe that
Septimus Smith has not only never ven
tured upon another proposal. but has
eschewed the society OF the fair sex al
together.
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was open. and on the top Of its contents
lay-a letter.
It's a trick she al once said "a
herself, but they won't catch mel
Creeping softly toward it, she saw that
ii was addressed 10 Miss Della Spence. %
Poor as poor she wen. on Della
viii easily see through II. unless she
torgets what the day is"
Then she was seized with an inspira-
ton.
Hurriedly dressing herself. she sought
out the housemaid. who regarded the
note in her hand with anything but sat
isfaction.
Jane" she said. bring this letter
Upstairs. and tell Della that Mr.. Smith
brought il this morning"
Now to see the fun. D" she laughed. as
she tripped back to her sisters room.
Delta was awake. and was on her
guard
she won't fool me. If know it, she
said 10 herself.
Mr.. Smith asked me TO give you this,
miss"
IL vas Jane. the housem6id.
Jane. I'm surprised at you, Miss
Connie gave IL 10 you"
Miss Della. as sure as I'm standing
here. Mr.. Smith gave IL to me for you
last night"
Last night" cried Connie. winking
her eye at Jane. as sign that she had
forgotten her lesson.
No. this mOr1iag. mean"
There was nothing for IL Della de-
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4 Persian Greed.

Prof Browne, whose Literary His
tory OF Persia has just appeared, Is
said TO know more about Babism than
any other European. The Babi religion
is under the ban OF the Persian govern
ment. and its adherents therefore form
practically a secret society. In a for
mer book, "A Year OF Ny Life in Per-
STA" Browne gave some account OF this
mysterious system Of philosophy. and a
branch OF Babism was forthwith founded
in the United States a deputation from
the new society one day sought out the
author Of the book in his home al Cam
bridge. much 10 his surprise and some
what 70 his embarrassment. for II has
probably not occurred 70 him that GER
tain type Of Americans viii adopt Per-
sian creeds with even more facility than
they would adopt Persian rugs.
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Sleep and an Ash Can.

IINT Z happy poor lie down." Shakespeare makes King
Henry say. Uneasy lies the head that a
crown" and old Bernard Reilly. OF New York city.
doing carry this injunction prove
Shakespeares assertion when he took of his
and prepared to go bed ash Seventy
second Street. prevented from doing by
policeman Didn't could
have slept soundiy ash than monarch
Of @ could and that's why he a
rumpus policeman who had for ash-ean
Endorsement Of Of It's a queer world it
insomnacs with poppy and mandragora and
drowsy sIrups Of the East" and yet when
sleep ash soundy dormouse We won't
let him do
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4 Fo-goffen Poem 81 Tennyson.

N English publishing house has re-
printed an almost forgotten volume OF
TeInysOn, entitled Enid and Nimue- "
Tbs was originally printed in 1857. and
the edition recalled by the author. Six
copies only are Known to have existed,
and The only surviving copy is in the
possession of the British Museum.
Enid finally took permanent form as
The Marriage OF Enid and Geraiut. 90
and ''NiTaue" developed into Merlin and
WHEN