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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25

by calculation some mathematical
doubt that still possessed him.
There was q safe in one corner Of the
rccni. one OF those little iron safes
that lock with key. The key was
In the lock. and from it dangled other
attached by ring-a ring that be la
often seen In the possession Of his
friend.
He threw the door Of the safe open
without hesitation. and with an air o.
familiarity that is indescrbable s"
iected certain bundles Of documents
which he deposited on the floor besice
him. Then he removed the key from
the lock, selected another from the ring
that was suspended to 1t and with that
one opened an inner drawer of the
safe. From that, also, he removed the
papers, but those he placed in his
pocket. Then he relocked the drawer,
replaced the larger key In the safe
lcck, closed the door again. arranging
It as nearly as possible as he had
found it and deposited the papers he
had distracted from the safe in va
rious pockets about his clothing.
Then he sighed while he looked again
intently upon the body in the corner.
For a moment after that he remain
ed apparently in deep thought. with
bowed head and tight lips. and then
he went out of the room and sought
the one habitually occupied by James.
There he selected handkerchief.
which bore the name of the old valet,
and returned with 1t to the room Of
the tragedy.
Ten minutes later he quietly left the
house. and as quickly as he could
traverse the distance he re-entered tie
club where he had parted with Pendle-
ton less than five hours before. He
went at once to the desk.
HAS Mr.. Pendleton returned?' he
asked. and on being Informed that he
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
nas been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate OF
MARY A. WALTON. late OF Peru,
In the County Of oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. AL persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired 70 present the same for settlement, AMI
al indebted thereto are requested 70 make pay
ment imuediatelv -
CLARENCE VI THOMPSON.
Jan. 2lst. 1902
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25
Experfepced.

He-Your friend. Miss Dashway, has
quite military air about her.
She-No wonder She has participat.
ed in no fewer than seventeen engage
ments.-Chicago News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25

The State Grange of New York favors
the reduction of the legal rate of interest
from 0 to S per cent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25

A hanging rack for holding the hay
for sheep is desirable. Suspend an
ordinary crate with small chains or rope.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25
Hoods Jarsapdrilla
and Pills

Remove all humors, overcome oil
their effects, strengthen, tone and
invigorate the whole system.
III had salt rheum on my hands % that l
could not work. took Hoods ssrsaparilla
and It drove out the humor. continued
its use till the sores disappeared" MRs.
IaA o. BROWN, Rumford Falls. Me.
Moods oarsapaPllla promises to
cure and keeps the PROMISE
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25

England did not raise as much wheat
last year as did the two Dak0tas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25
AMONG THE FARMERS.
" sPAED THE PlOw."

Correspond nee on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited. Address all commpniS ations In
tended for this department 70 HENRY ID.
H,AhnSD, Agricultural EDITOR Oxford Dem.
ocrzt. Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25

A wise shepherd will be able to detect
the first symptoms of approaching
trouble in sheep. The man who does
not like sheep and their care had better
let some one else be the shepherd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25

1t isn't well to crowd the sheep too
much in winter. They need some exer-
else, and if there is roomy shed adJoin-
ing the sheep barn, give them a chance
10 exercise there.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25

The best part of the Kimberley dia.
mond field covers nine acres only.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25

Conversational French.
"Can you speak French"
"a little. That Is, can shrug my
shoulders. London Answers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25
I'LL HumOrS

Are impure matters which the skin'
liver, kidneys and other organs can
not take care Of without help, there 10
such an accumulation Of them.
They litter the whole system.
Pimples, boils, eczema and other
eruptions, loss Of appetite, that tired
feeling, bilious turns, llts Of indiges-
ton, dull headaches and many other
troubles are due to them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25
VOLUME 50.
C. JONES,
Smith & Machinist,
MAINE.

~IL 7 II 7 -AEs4-'f -
NNnu-srturer OF general machinery, steam en-
- paiu work pool machinery and tools,
set screws, taps, dies and drills made and
-,uA,red sewing, moving and tnresning ma
- prrnus OF sl kinds, presses, guns, pts
49,. s1fves trAps, etc, neatly and promptly re
..,-et steam and water piping done 70 order.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-10-24
stopped OT tho Train.

a very unusual railway accident
occurred y half mile west Of Pelzer
station Thursday night. 1t appears
that when nearing that point the poy-
ter Of train No. is, south bound,
came through the first class coach, as
is the custom and called out the sta
tion when Miss Minnie IIollingsworth
q young lady passenger, deliberately
arose from her seat, walked to the
platform Of the coach and stepped on
to the ground while the train was
dashing along at tho rate Of perhaps
30 miles an hour 1t SO happened
that one OF the train crew saw the
lady as she slipped off and Conducto.
Battle was Immediately notified, who
backed the train in search or the lady,
fully expecting to find her lifclcss body
by the roadside, but tho -strangest
part Of the story Is that she picked
herself up after the fall and walked
some distance to her home in Pelzcr,
with only 4 few Slight bruises about
her person. The strange conduct on
the part Of this lady has not yet been
explained, whether she was aslt cp OF
did not know the train was lii motion
is not known.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-10-24
QUICK JUSTICE.
~ Triple Murderer Hanged Twt
Hours After Being Sentenced.

i jim Buchanan, cOlorcd, the murder
or Of the Hicks family, was tried a
Nacogdochcs, Texas, ana plea Q
guilty was accepted by the Judge am
the negrse- -Sas legahhtyy- <. hanged within
Il / lctwo hours after sentences had beer
passed. Ten days ago the dead, bodies
OF Farmer Hicks, his wife and dasagh
| ter were found in the Hicks home tn
Sheriff Spradlcy Immediately begansh
search for the pcrpctrator Of the
crime. week latcl jim Buchanan
was arrested and finally confessed to
the triple murder.
The news Of the ncgro's confession
spread rapidly and q mob OF several
hundred people marched upon the
sheriff and Ills deputies with the
avowcd purpose Of securing possession
OF the negro and burning him at the
stake. Sheriff Spradlcy and his dcpu-
tics refused to give over his prisoner
and later he was joined by Sheriff
Bowers OF San Augustine county. The
two officers through a rusc finally sue
ceedcd In spiriting the negro away to
the parish jail at Shreveport.
Buchanan was afterwards taken to
the Jail at Henderson and company
OF militia was ordered out to protect
tho negro from violence. A mob form
Cd and 1t was feared an encounter
with the troops would result In serious
bloodshcd. Two more companies of
militia was dispatched to Henderson
and today Buchanan was brought to
Nacogdochcs under the protection Of
five companies Of militia. Upon his
arrival at Nacogdoches the negro was
Immediately turned over to Sheriff
Spradlcy, who told the people he
would be given a special trial. The
town began to fiji up rapidly and the
excitement was intense. i
The telegraph wires were cut, the
railroad tracks were torn up for a
short distance and 1T was announced
thatan attempt would be made to get
possession of buchanan. District
court was at once convened, q Jury
was cmpanclcd without delay and the
negro's plea Of guilty was accepted by
the court The Judge ordered that
the death sentence be executed Nov.
| Z, but many people announced that
they would not allow delay. Buchanan
then waived the 80 days allowed him
by law and preparations were begun
to erect a crude scaffold In the jail
yard. When the task was completed
Buchanan was hanged by Shcrln
Spradlcy in the presence Of q large
crowd. i4 III
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-10-24
want to seehlinY eiealtofsl Form.

Sans ssansdf'' tS 'seehli aisefealtol FORM. Ilr
q ,,5s,'''llYhy, i they are thpoftuhate, lie
beats them, I suppose,n Y answered De
Preslcs, with Whom tlils method Of
settling his bills was q common occur
renee. ,l Il 5.
53}"Yes, j, lie beats them sneered Pic.
ard; she pays them! Yes, gentlemen,
he pays his tradcspeoplo,h, n lAnd5tlie
valet surveyed the group, enjoying the
surprise he had given them
"Oh, the poor. fellow Is lost!D ex-
claimed one Of the party, who at the
age Of twenty had spent d large fortune
and was now living on his wits.
Completcly," affirmed Picard land
az q, o,W,ilng 70 tle { company keeps. He
Perhaps he Is right IN that,n an
swered De Presles HBut where IS the
attraction elsewhere to-nlght?'
"I3will tell you, gentlemen" said a
deep voice near the entrance to the
Chcyalicr dc Vaudrey himself.
He was IL noblc-looking man with
none Of the fopperies and evident at
tempt at display which characterized
some Of his companions, and q careful
observer would instantly have said
that he was, in mental endowments
far above the average. a
"What is all this that Picard has
boon telling us, thatyou we're NOT com.
fng?" asked De Preslcs, In surprise.
~ did not expect to come, SO sent
him with my regrets" answered the
chcvalier, as he accepted a glass OF
wine which was handed to him.
And now he brings them HIMSELF"
said Picard, IN a low voice, as he left
the garden hastily, lest his master
should hear Of the disclosures he had
been making.
The conversation became general,
ana before long the orgy was at it's
entrance, and Lafleur appeared.
After whispering q few words to the
marquis, he received the ORDER
Let llcr be brought III hcrc.n
Laflcur immediately retired, and re,
turned III a few minutes, followed by
four men who bore a sort Of litter, on
Which was the inanimate form Of
IIenricttc.
She lay like one dead; without no
tiOn Or color, and save for the sound OF
StcrtOcouS breathing, she was to all
appearances dead.
Into the midst Of some Of the most
absolute Partisan society, had the
poor, innocent, unprotected girl beer
brought; with no one TO aid her, and
even those Of her own sex who we're by
would enjoy her suffering rather thar
40 anything to save her from the fear
ful doom that was SO near.
What a terrible change for the two
orphans, who, scarcely twcnty-foul
hours previous, were light-hearted
maidens, setting out from their child
hoods home to visit tile beautiful city
about which they had heard SO much.
Now, one was in the power Of low
vile, wrctches; and the other in tho
hands Of those who called themselves
gentle people, but who had no moro
mercy, IN fact, not as much as the
| Frochards.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-10-24

Considerable excitement has been
created in the eastern part OF Knox
vile, Tenn, by parties digging in an
isolated yard for several nights OF
late, Ii is stated that years aso a
man died In the house on this proper.
ty, and that before he died he had
buried In the yard u small fortune ir
gold. lie failed to disclose to any one
the Identity Of the spot whore the
treasure was located. The recent mid
night diggcis are reported to be
searching for the old mans gold.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-10-24

:
"Oh, this is too horriblem cxclaim.
ed the Chcyallcr dc Yaudrcy, who,
still seated by the table, was greatly
moved by Hcnriettcs words Of de-
spair and cntrcaty.
I'hc marquis read from the faces OF
his guests that their sympathics were
going out toward his victim, and as
far as his small soul would permit he
became generous.
"Oh, well, compose yourself, made
moiscllc," he said, in IL studied voice.
II Will give orders to have search
made for her. My people will find
her and bring her here
Bring her here!p exclaimed Hen
riette, while all the angcrof her gen
tile nature was aroused by the insult
ing proposal. ''Shc in this house?
nevcrl" Then clasping he hands, she
asked, ,pitcously: is this the only
answer you have to my prayer?"
The poor girl saw no signs Of re-
lentiDg on the cold, hard face before
her, and with all tho dignity and pas
sion Ola pure woman who is insultcd.
she turned fora last appeal to those
around her.
rs there no one here" she asked,
who dares to raise q voice against
this man?"
.iSS You arc mistaken, mademoiscllc,n .
said Do Prcslcs, in q voice which he
yainly cndeayored to make dignified,
We are all noblemen and gentle.
men"
The utter hollowncss Of these terms,
as used by the marquis, In compari.
son with bis present mode OF action,
aroused all Of the chcvalicr's scorn
and contempt.
lie dashed his glass, which he was
just raising to his lips to the ground,
and arose to his feet. a. A
Then among all these noblcmcn
and gentlemen" once moro appealed
lIcnriottc, I Is there notAss6nc man OF
honor?" n ~ Il Z.
There is, madcmoisollc," cXclaim
Cd dc Vaudrey, going toward herWi6l
an angry flush upon his face, caused
BY DO Presles' brutal conductlatTakt
my band we will leave this platestft SSss s.
;than&,you thank you, mon
sieurl q thousand thanks!o z exol aimet
tenrlotte, las she took tllGasspr otrclet
hand y y and grasped it fcrYently sas 4 /
dr0Wnin y ing man would tile friendl!
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-10-24

a horse belonging to George Gath
ers, colored, OF Wcdgciicld,w was fright
encd by the Atlantic Coast Line train
Saturday evening, and in pulling back
the hitch rein broke and the hnrscs
head struck the ground hard enough
to rupture a blood vessel which caused
the animals death
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08
PARIS.
LIVELY TIMES IN COMMITTEE ROOM OF
FRENCH CHAMBER.
INSULTING LANGUAGE AND BLOWs-oUT OF
DOOR ENTERTAINMENTS IN FULL
sWING-INTEREST IN HUM
BERT AFFAIR.


Copyright, 1902: By The Tribune Association)
csnecial TO The Nevv-York Tribune by French CableJ
Paris, June THE new French Chamber dur
ing the preliminary parliamentary canter OF the
last week has given evidence Of hot temper
and rnettle that promise to make it the most
unruly legislative body the Speaker OF the
French House has so far been called upon to
control The Nationalists and Radicals, grouped
together in a committee room to carry out what
ought to be the mere routine task of the veri-
fcation of the elections, indulge in mutual re-
examinations and spring at each other like cats
and dogs and old parliamentary hands state
that never before have the lobbies of the Palais
Bourbon beer so heavily charged with explosive
atmosphere
The first exchange of fisticuffs of the new
legislature came off yesterday afternoon in
committee room No. 9, when the election of one
of the Nationalist Deputies of Paris was under
examination. After reading extracts from the
electioneering posters containing the words,
.eFrashoda was cowardice," Panama was rob-
berry "Dreyfus was treason" which called
forth from the Socialist Deputy Bachimont the
enithet ''Canaille!" a Nationalist named De
I.argentaye retorted with the words "Loubet is
a thief"
.You are q liar" answered NJ. Perrin to
observation made by NJ. Millevoye who forth
with sent his two seconds. Marquis de Dion
and NJ Largentaye to challenge NJ Bachimont,
the Radical who greeted them with insulting
language NJ. Dion hit out Justify at NJ. Bachi-
mont the Radical, and a free fight ensued, and
NJ Dion who is an athlete and skilled in boxing,
got into a corner between two marble statues
and began sparring away in correct Queens
berry form. Nobody received serious Injuries,
but the Marquis de Dion seemed to enjoy the
situation Immensely and said:
.I may be ignorant of parliamentary customs,
as this is my first experience here, but want
1t clearly understood that nobody can provoke
OF Insult me without my hitting back and in
ficting sound bodily punishment on whoever
molests me-
As these and other lively episodes took place
in the Hobbies and not during the regular ses-
sion, M Bourgeois, the Speaker of the
However the parliamentary outlook is very
sauaIly and a new and larger bell has been put
into position on the Speakers desk in view of
future contingencies
swing, in spite of a whole week of alternate
showers and sunshine The Polo Club gymkana
Yesterday was a decided success, a novel feature
being necktie tying contest. in which the
had 70 ride their ponies from the further side
of the ground TO the stands, dismount and have
their ties tied IN a bow by an appointed woman.
To ]. II. Wright was appointed Mrs. Henry
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08
BLONDIN INDICTED FOR WIFE MURDER.

Roston June An indictment for murder in the
first degree found against ]. Wilfrid Blondn,
of this city, to-day, by the Suffolk County Grand
Jury II is alleged that Blondin murdered his wife
in Boston and took her body TO Chelmsford, where
IL was found hidden in a brush heap. The head had
been removed. and this was found in another spot
some distance from where the body was discovered.
Blondin is also under indictment for murder by
the grand jury of Middlesex County. as Chelms-
ford is in that county out in view OF evidence
secured by the authorities of both Middesex and
Suffolk counties pointing to this city as the scene
of the crime. decided to place the case be-
fore the Suffolk grand jury. Mrs. BIondin was
killed in June 1901. and day or two later suspi-
cion was directed her husband, but he had dis
appeared For nine months the police OF Boston
and Cambridge and the State detectives were busy
Following clews which led all over New-England
and Canada. Finally in February of this year the
man was caught in New-York, where he was rec
ognized from pictures which tPe Boston police had
sent out He admitted mis- identity. but denied
that he had killed his wife.
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08

a large military contingent which bidding
him farewell. and whose ideas Of propriety never
admit that gentleman may be In his shirt
sleeves The Shah has letter OF credit tos
100000 marks (S750.O.1O which sum. since ne a1d
his entire retinue Emperor's guests. has
scarcely been touched Among other sttts. the
Shah gave 10.O10 marks to the fund raised Tor tne
relief OF the Martinique sufferers.
HIGH OFFICIALS AT ODDS-A painfui as
pute has arisen between Genesal Count Won Wal
derscc who was commander OF the allied FORCES IN
China and General Bissing. commander nf
the infantry at weseL Won Waldersee, as i5-
spector-seneraI insisted inquiries beyond the
usilaI Jurisdiction OF his Office. and Won BiSsinS
strenuously objected Won WalderSee Immediately
Iefr Wesel. instead OF staying there six days, a
he had planned The matter was referred 70 En-
Deror William. who expects TO visit Queen Wiltal-
nina OF Holland at Schaumburg Castle, near
Wesel, Tuesday. June 10.
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08

Yokohama. June THE Emperor and Empress
of Japan to-day received Mr Barrett a conlmlS-
soner of the St Louis Exposition, in special audi
ence and expressed warm interest in the under
taking. Mr.. Barrett secured assurances OF Japa-
nese particpation on a unusual scale.
St Petersburg June IA. ]. Buchanan, of Buff
falo representing the st. Louis Exposition. has
ascertained from the Finance Minister, NJ. Witte,
that Russia will send her Siberian exhlblt through
the agency of the East Chinese Railroad
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08
MR RIHES APPOINTS ASSISTANTS.

Corporation Counsel Rives has appointed Edward
H Wilson, of No 22 Van Buren-st. Brooklyn:
ouis Cans of No So West Ninety-fifth st, and
Henry S Johnson of No. 221 West Forty-ninth-st.,
assistants in his office 81 200 each from June 16
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08
DUTCH VESSEL TO TAKE KRUGER HOME.

Amsterdam June Tt is reported here that
Mr.. Kriger has declined the facilities offered
Iov Great Britain for his return to South Africa.
but has accepted Queen WiIhelmina's proffer of
a Dutch vessel to convey him to South AFRICA
when he decides to return there.
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08
VILLAGE DESTROYED BY LANDSLIDE.

Vladikavkaz North Caucasia. Russia June T.
The village of Cambulata. In mountain pass OF
the Uruch range, has been destroyed by a land
slide. large rent suddenly appeared in the noun
tain which shortly afterward toppled the
village and the neighboring farms. The Inhabitants
escaped.
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08
CAPTAIN SLOCUM RECALLED.

ST Petersburg June 7.-Captain S. L. H Slocum,
the United States Military Attache here, has been
recalled his four-year term having expired He
will leave ST Petersburg in July
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08
BRITISH TRADE STATISTICS.

London June THE statement of the Board of
Trade for the month of May shows increase in
imports of f926s00, and a decrease in exports of
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08

Berlin June THE Lower House OF the Prussian
Diet to-day passed the third reading of the bill
providing for Germanizing the Polish provinces of
Prussia
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08
FIRST CASE FOR HAGUE COURT.

THIS COUNTRY AND MEXICO SUBMIT "A
DISPUTE FOR ARBITRATION.
The Hague June THE International Court
of Arbitration has been informed of the conclu-
sion of an agreement between the United States
and Mexico TO submit to the court the dispute
regarding the payment of damages in connection
with certain church property in California. If
this convention is ratified 1t will be the first
70 come before the court.
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08
PLEA FOR LIBERAL REUNION.

John MORLEY STILL STANDS FOR IRISH HOME
RULE. HOWEVER.
London. June 7-Speaking at Edinburgh to-day.
under the auspices of the Scottish Liberal Assoca-
ton John Morley (LiberaD, the former Chief Sec
retary for ireland. urged that now the
over the time was opportune for a union of the
liberals on the old foundation OF peace. economy
and reform. He pinned his faith TO the leadership
NJ Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, announced his
adhesion to Home Rule for Ireland and denounced
the grain tax. which. he predicted. foreshadowed
the aba andonment OF free trade
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08

HE TRIED HARD TO GET ALONG.
but without success. until he tried an ad-
vertisement in the Little Ads. of the
People,"
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08

OFFICIALS OVERCOME WITH woRK-MANY
APPEALS TO KING-LACK OF HARMONY
IN COLOR OF ABBEY-THE SOUTH
AFRICAN PROBLEMS.
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08

The little advert ements in the narrow
columns look small. but the offers they rep
resent are, some Instances. big a
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08

TORPEDO BOAT MlSHAPS-Ihe frequency OF
British torpedo boat destroyer and torpedo boat
collisions and other accidents was emphasized to-
dav in a reply Of the Secretary of the Admiralty,
Mr. Arnold Forster, to question in the House of
Commons showing that there were no less than no
such occurrences in 1900 and 1901. In the former
wear two torpedo boat destroyers grounded and six
torpedo boats and forty-one torpedo boat destroy
ers were collision. In 1901 two torpedo boats and
four torpedo boat destroyers grounded, and five
torpedo boats and fifty torpedo boat destroyers
were in collision.