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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-01-31
BudsI School Traniing.

Before Kpling's verse was written CON.
siderable number OF persons in the kingdom
had discovered that m ,dern scar requires for
siccsss something more than an ability TO
win game on playground. Pin b
tsnacity and strength are IS necessary az
ever they we're, but they are NO longer suf
Kcient. Officers who spend their time play
irg ball Of one kind or another are not fitted
TO command men on the battle field. The
day when victories in wsr could be won on
the cricket ground st Elton has gone by.
The officer Of our time must learn his trade.
snd skill in athletic sports cuts but light
3fgure in IL.
The agitation OF the sui ject shows to what
extent the British public has been effected
by tie struggle in the Transv.sl / 10 prob
able the lessons from the war will repay 10
future generations the cost 1t will impose
upon them in he shr pc Of national debt.
In fact The British appear to have lesrned
at last that their empire is BY no means 80
secure a. they demeed i; that as Kipliog
says: "Men, not gods, devised il; men not
gcds, must keep"
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-01-31

ioitk reference to the costly altar Of ylang
|yIAng. Among tue nnmerous trees of eco
uouiic value In the Philippines are many
varieties from which essences or essential
oils may be extracted. Those used in the
present state Of the industry are: tho ylang.
JIsng (Ilang Iangj, cultivated and wild
tree often attaining height Of sixty feet,
|bofsnicaliy known as UanaDga odorata, or
Unona 0d0ratissima, belonging to the Gus
taid-spple fem " producing dropping green
ish yellow fouers three inches long ard Of
|eI raordinafy fragrance, from which the
celebrated altar is distiiled--.he mountain
trees produce the best results. The sampa
snita (Jsamirun Sambac), aplant produc-
ing shlte flowers from which highly priced
perfume essence Is extracted; the champaca
Michelia ChampacaI, garden plant,
belonging to the family Magnoliacfw, at
tanning conical shaped height Of thirteen
feet The ,wers. about an inch in length,
are very fragrant sid produce well known
essence. The Yang ylapg, while Indigenous
60 many parts OF tropical Asia, reaches its
greatest perfection in the Philippines, where
| It is fayorite smoDg the natives. Besides
its value as an altar in preparations for tHe
hair and toilet waters, it is also claimed to
possess curative virtues in tooth ard other
sches and pains. The Manila oil is practi
lcally without competition in the markets Of
the Wes ern psaons, on acc unt OF superior
.ty, and, at rem $40 TO eos pound, is
u equal to The dt tmand. The tree, common
to many localities south Of Manila, is found
cLf fly in the well-populated provinces and
'slsnds, it being ssld to thrive best near the
babltations Of man. The propagation IN
plantations by seeds or suItngs is easy,
ard the growth is rapid in almost any soil
There are fDweripg groseI in many parts Of
southern Luson and ihe Vlsaysn islards
which may be leased.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-01-31
The IPansVaaI After The Na

The Tfausvaal is not even in the position
of France, with large and thrifty populs
ton able aud willing to make good the
ravages as quickly as possible, A great
part Of its meagre population has been
transportt d beyond the seas and it's property
destroyed, and to take 1t back again without
making suitable provision will mean absoI.
ute starvation. Had mining properly been
wrecked there would no doubt have been q
vast txperdtur to make 1t good ss soon as
possible, but that was preserved intact, and
the forbearance Of tie Beers in this respect
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-01-31
Webster DaVb's PrO-BOer Petition

Mr.. Davis may have obligated himself te
the Beer government to push their cause
in the United Slater. 1.-The is discharging
the duties ofan attorney to client, his
course needs no further explaining. If be
received . 18O, 900 or other ssdign. fed sum"
from President Kruger TO work up pro-
Boer sent msnt, be certainly should do
what he can toward carrying out the con-
tract. Business is business The proba.
bility IS, however, that there is something
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-01-31

I THE committee in charge Of Prince
Heury's entertainment has wisely decided
net 10 take the chance cf sending him home
sick. II is planned now to have the smiu
ent visitor visit only Washington, Nisgera
Fslis and Chicago or course be viii zee
enough Of New York This is 81 excellent
psograrnma, sn i1sal programme. New
Yo.k and Chicago are easily our foremost
cisies, and Washington and the falls are
saaily thsmest Attractive spots in America.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-01-31
To Our Readers

Our columns are open to correspondence
on everything affecting the coffee, sugar
and tobacco plantation and farming generally
and we cordially invite criticism and discus
sion. Natural History notes will also be
welcomed, as well as all news ofinterest ad
pIanters. Communications should be ia
dressed: The Editor, BoETINL MER-
OANTIL. 20 Plaza Alfonso, San Juan
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-01-31

Finely furnished house, the most desir
able location in the city whose extra rooms
are paying the rent and family living OK
penses, for sale on account of leaving the
country, Address II. p. o. Box 264
Juan. d
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-01-31

Be good and you will be happy, prov
ed you get your ICE CREAM SODA Of
LA Margarita =.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-01-31

Oysters Any Style SO Gents . doxe
Colonial Restaurant ID.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18
The Curse of a TreeIess Reaion.

ANY one who has Travelled through
the comparatively treeless countries
around the Mediterranean, such as
Spain, Sicily, Greece, northern Africa
and large portions Of Italy, must fer
vently pray that our own country may
be preserved from so dismal a fate.
SAYS President Charles w. Eliot. 1t Is
not the loss Of the forests only that is
to be dreaded, but the loss of agricul-
tural regions now fertile and populous.
which may be desolated by the floods
that rush down from bare hills and
mountains, bringing with them vast
quantities of sand and gravel to be
spread over the lowlands. Tunis was
once one of the richest granaries of the
Roman empire. 1t now yields a scanty
support for sparse and semibarba-
rous population. The whole region
roundabout is treeless. The care Of
the national forests is provision for
future generations, for the permanence
over vast areas of our country Of the
great industries Of agriculture and
mining, upon which the prosperity Of
the country ultimately depends. A
good forest administration would soon
support itself, but it should be organ
lied in the interests Of the whole codn-
try, no matter what its cost.-Atlantic
Monthly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18
a Tree That Stinus.

In Australia grows a curious tree
which is dangerous as well as wonder
full. In the old trees the stem Is gray
ish white, and red berries grow on the
top. The leaf is nearly round and jag
ged all around It's edges like nettle
and has a point at the top. The tree
emits a very disagreeable odor. This
tree when touched stings one like {"
hornet. A traveller says: 81 have seen
a man who treats ordinary pain light
" roll on the ground in agony after
being stung. and know a horse so
completely maddened after getting
into a grove of these trees that he
rushed open mouthed at every one who
approached him and had to be shot.
Dogs when stung will rush about,
whining piteously, biting pieces from
the affected part"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18
Fla. 1.-Transverse Section of Exos.
enous Woody Stem.

scribed. AS consequence, most trees.
not all, show in their structure the re-
suit of these changed conditions. One
may see it on the smooth cut end of
any stick or piece Of wood.
The paler. whittier lines mark the
places of earlier activity. Just outside
each paler ring is darker, denser Inca
section Of the autumn wood. Note how
these succeed each other alternately to
the limits Of our section. 1t will be OBJ
served that growth seems to cease alb
ruptly. 1t probably begins again quite
vigorously and suddenly as the trees
are reused by the warm suns Of spring.
but the transition from vernal wood to
autumnal wood is evidently slow. In
Germany in the spruce forests some eff
fort has been made to restrain. If pos
sible, the too early resumption Of the
work in the trees in spring, with the
hope of securing a greater proportion
of autumua, wood. Such experiments
so far have proved instructive, but not
otherwise Of practical value.
The radiating lines In our figure show
the place and arrangement Of the me-
dullary rays mentioned in the previous
article. These serve a double purpose.
They keep the living elements Of the
stem, both bark and wood, in direct
communication with each other and so
make possible the nutrition Of all the
cells and tissues. Besides, they serve
mechanically to bind in one the other
wise easily separable layers Of the
trees increase. If the vertical struc'
ture of the tree may be esteemed the
warn, the medullary rays make up the
wool to bind or weave in one the It's
sues of our plant. This is beautifully
shown in Fig. 2, which is, Of course,
| diagrammatic, but is nevertheless en-
tirely truthful in the impression it con
veys.
Notice that the bark has Its rays al
we'll as the wood and that the rays o.
the two structures are continuous. W.
must not forget that the bark Is not
protective structure only. 1t Is ais
nutritive, brings nutrition, especiall!
from the leaves. and, largely by tn
rays, as just remarked. distributes t
the growing wood its food supply. II
the figure it will be observed that tn
earliest, longest rays connect direct.
with the nledulla. Others as the de
mand increases are introduced in tn
succeeding years. The resin which Il
90 characteristic Of most coniferou
trees, as pines, is found in intercellula
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18
Ants In Siam.

NJ. Charles Nielsen, a French ex-
plorer, in travelling through Siam OBJ
served species of small gray ants
which were new to him. These ants
were much engaged in travelling. They
lived In damp places and went IN
troops. To his surprise he noticed
among them from time to time an oc-
casional ant which was much larger
than the others and moved ut IL much
swifter pace, and each of these larger
ants NJ. Meissen saw always carried
one of the gray ants on its back. While
the main body Of gray ants were al
ways OH foot, they were accompanied
by at least one Of their own sort
mounted OH one Of these larger ants.
1t mounted and detached itself now
and then from the line, rode rapidly
to the head. came swiftly back to the
rear and seemed to be the commander
of the expedition. The explorer was
satisfied that this species of ant EN-
ploys larger ant, possibly drone OF
the same species, Just as we employ
horses to ride upon, though scarcely
more than one ant In each colony
seems to be provided with mount
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18
PLANT IRREGULARITIES.

The Reason Fruit Bushes and Vines
Are Protected by Thorns.
Most persons think that the stem Of
a plant grows from the roots. On the
contrary, the roots grow from the
stem. In the case Of plant that dies
down to the ground in autumn 1t Is
not the roots that send up n new stem
In the spring, for a part of the true
stem remains underground on the root
crown, and from it grow up the bud
bearing stems in the spring. When
a seed terminates, it sends the light
loving stem upward and the dark low
ing root downward.
Saw off part of a tree trunk and you
will find a series of rings from the CEN
ter to the bark, each ring marking a
year of growth. But these rings indi-
cate also which of the seasons through
W hich the tree has lived were dry and
which had plenty Of rain. The rings
are always of unequal width. The
narrow ones represent dry seasons and
the Wlup OUcS ScdSOllS W llcu thC NOiiti-
tons of growth were better by reason
of plentiful rain.
Every rose has its thorn, and the
same may be said of such fruits as
blackberries, raspberries, ETC., only
they are not real thorns, but prickles,
which strip off with the outer bark,
while thorns will not strip off, being
hardened, undeveloped branches.
But why do bushes and vines have
prckles? Many people wonder ut 1t,
for they see no good reason for such a
growth. But there is reason, as
there is in everything In nature. The
prickles are given to them as pro-
lection against plant eating animals.
The stems have a pleasant, aromatic
taste, and cows and sheep would be
sure to eat them in winter, when they
crave something fresh, If 1t were not
for the prickles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18
EaSI OxEORp LOCAL UNION.


The annual meeting of the East Oxford
Local Union of Christian Endeavor
Societies will be held in the Congrega-
tional church, South Paris, Tuesday,
Nov. Is. Programme as follows:
FORENOON.
10 80 Devotional Services,
Rev Henry r. Burden. Mechanic Falls.
10 As Business.
IL 90 Open Parliament on Practcal flans anu
Ia, For Campaign for New Members,
Rev. W T.. Brooks. u. D., South Paris
(b) For Officers TO Keep Things Moving,
Rev. +. 4. Newport, oxford.
(c) To Get Committees to Work,
Rev Henry \. Burden, Mechanic Falls.
(dD To Make Prayer Meetings More
Helpful, Rev. Harvey Bishop, Paris
Discussion.
AFTERNOON.
200 Praise and Devotional service,
Rev. 4. L. Newport.
el5 Address-"fIow to Increase the Mission
ary Spirit In Our Young People,"
Rev. II. 5. Piukham, South Paris
500 Our Pledge. Rev. b. S. Rideout, Norway
DAILY Bible Reading.
Daily Prayer,
Lo, al Support of the Church.
Regular Christian Fndeavor Testimony
Faithful Christian Endeavor Service,
Trust In Christ.
Which renders all this possible
Round Table.
Quiet Hour.
EvENiNG.
100 Praise Service, Rev. +. Z. Newport
Prayer.
Report OF Committees.
Presentation of Banner.
Offering
Hymn.
Address-"Snap,"
Rev. Chas n. Gleason. Bethel
Benediction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18

TIE PEOPLES COURSE CONCERT.
The concert in the Peoples Lecture
Course, given at the Methodist church
Friday evening, was a success in every
sense of the word The seating capacity
of the church was well utilized, and the
audience fully appreciated the work of
the artists.
Prof. Carl Jean Tolman was given a
warm welcome by his many friends in
the audience, and the others who took
part in the program were made to feel
that they were not strangers. Every
number was encored, and once or twice
the audience would not be satisfied eI-
cept by third appearance.
The Alpha Quartette fully sustained
it's regulations; and its work, together
with the solos by Mrs. Miller and Mrs.
Nevens, was treat to the music lovers
of the two towns.
Mr.. David, not stranger TO our au-
diences, was at his best. This young
man from Bates College has won de-
served reputation throughout the state
as an impersonator of unusual merit.
He makes his selections with rare Judg-
ment, attempts nothing that he cannot
do well, and leaves strong impression
upon his audience. Although Mr.. David
was scheduled for three readings, the
audience insisted on seven. His repre-
sentation of the Yankee in Venice, "The
Water-logged Town." as he called it,
was especially true to the type; while
"Old Miser Dick" called forth prolonged
applause from an audience that has been
taught to be quite critical with readers
and impersonators.
Near the close of the successful pro-
gram Rev. Mr.. Pottle announced that
the condition of Mr. Phelan's throat did
not at present permit of announcing the
date of the remaining lecture in the
course.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18
THE INSPECTION OF FERTILIZERS.
BULLETIN OF THE MAINE AGRICULTURAL
EXPERIMENT STATION.

The Maine Agricultural Experiment
Station is now sending out the second of
the Bulletins on the Inspection of
Fertilizers for 1902. The bulletin issued
in March contained the analyses of the
samples received from the manufacture
ers. The present bulletin contains the
analyses of the samples collected in the
open market by the inspector.
This Bulletin 1857 will be sent free to
all residents of Maine who apply to the
Agricultural Experiment Station, Orono,
Maine. In writing please mention this
paDer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18
MARRIED..

In Rumford, Nov. 8, by Rev. W. Z. Purinton,
Mr.. Ulysses G. Woods and mrs. james L.
Silver. both of Rumford.
In Norway, Nov. 8, by Rev. G. e; Angel, MI.
Montelle Bradbury Of Buckfeld and MISS
Isabel A. Kershner of Turner
In Gilead. Oct. q, by Rev. Henry Farrar, M
Barker s. Burbank Of Gilead and Miss Ann q.
L. Rowe of Hanover.
In Jackson, n. H., Nov. 5, by Rev. George A.
Downely, Mr.. Dean A. Ballard and Mrs. Mary
In South Paris. Nov. 8, by Rev. j. H. Little,
Mr. Leslie o. varney d Miss Carrie s. Reed
both of Mexico.
In oxford. Nov. 8, by Rev. A. A. Callaghan, Mr.:
Floyd Wardwell and Miss Addie Irving, both OF
oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18
LUCKY SPORTSWOMAN

Mrs. Ella Hatch of North Fryeburg
recently came out of the woods from
Shaw's hunting camp at Moosehead
Lake, with two deer, one six pointer
and the other an eight point buck, both
of which she killed, and large black
bear. Mrs. Hatch and her husband di-
vided the honor of Staying bruin, three
shots having been necessary to dispatch
him, one of which she fired herself.
Mrs. Hatch is an ardent sportswoman
and fire shot with the rifle. She said
that she created quite a sensation in Ban.
COR with her big game and received
many congratulations.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18
$500 REWARG S1OO.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure In all Its
stages, and that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is the only positive cure known to the med
icai fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease. requires a constitutional treatment
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the disease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting nature
In doing Its work. The proprietors have so
much faith In It's curative powers that they oner
One Hundred dollars for any case that IL TAILS 70
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, +. j. CHENEY 4 Co.. Toledo, o:
Sold by Druggists, price 70 cents per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18
MORNING SESSION.
VIM. G. SPRING.

William Goodenow Spring, for many
years resident of Westbrook, died Oct.
eth at the Soldiers Home, Togus, where
he went several weeks ago. Mr.. Spring
was a lieutenant of Co. X, 23d Maine
regiment. In his earlier life he drove an
express and coach between Portland and
North Conway, \. II.
When the Portland and Ogdensburg
railroad commenced operations, Mr..
Spring gave up the stage business and
entered the employ of the railroad as ex-
press agent. Later he entered the rail
way mail service where he remained
several years. Mr.. Spring was about 70
years of age, and was born in Hiram,
Ne. For number of years he was a
deputy sheriff in Oxford County, and at
one time figured quite prominently in
arresting bounty jumpers. He was also
proprietor of the Mt. Cutler House at
Hiram for time.
The deceased is survived by widow,
son, Mr.. Fred w. Spring, superin.
tendent of the Westbrook, Windham and
Gorham division of the Portland Rail.
road company; daughter, Mrs. Ella
Locke, wife of Mr.. VIM. Locke of North
Deering.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18
n,ino Natures Work.

In the year 1900 no less than 4.ooC
trees were planted in New York city
under the auspices Of the tree plant
Ing society Of that town. Some com
plant has arisen over the deadly ef
feet of escaping gas upon the roots
but very few trees comparatively have
perished from this cause.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18
Transportation of Scholars in the
Town of Paris.

In accordance with the instructions of the
experimenting School Committee OF Paris, the
SUPERINTENDENT of Schools will receive bids for
the transportation of scholars In the Hall.
Stearns Hill and Shows Falls districts, so called,
for the ensuing term. The routes will be practi'
cally the same as previously, but anyone de.
same OF the Superintendent at James S. Wrights
law office, Billings Block, South Paris. II bids
should be sealed, marked Bids, and sent to the
superintendent on or before Saturday, Nov. y.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
ALTON C.. WHEELER,
Supt of Schools for Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate Of
LAURA DEAN, late of Oxford.
In the County of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased arc
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately.
Oct 2lst 1902. ROSCOE Z. STAPLES.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18
Her Diagnosis.

Mamma-You must be awfully care
full, darling. The doctor says your sys-
tenn Is upset.
Little Dot-Yes, guess 1t Is. man.
ma, cause my foot's asleep, and peo-
ple must be terribly upset when they
70 to sleep at the wrong end
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator of the
estate Of
GRACE A. OLDHAM, late of Dixheld,
in the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
demands against the estate Of said deceased arc
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested 70 make pay
ment Immediately.
Oct 2lst, 1902. CHARLES J.. OLDHAM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18

spaces and is a kind Of waste product
in the economy Of the tree.
Such q structure as that just describ.
ed can grow in one direction only
that is, in thickness. No tree stem
lengthens. Wood once formed cannot
stretch or be extended. A branch once
pushed forth remains always at the
same level. The reason why trees seem
to carry up their branches will be
shown later on.
But we are now in position to dis.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18

Judge Nathan Webb, late judge of the
United States District Court, and one OF
the most eminent jurists in the state
died Saturday night, the Sth. He has
been slowly failing for years, and d1Sing
the last few months his decline ha zen
rapid.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18
8 ORN.

In North Lowell, Nov. 6, to the wife OF Lewis
Z. McAllister, o daughter. e,..
In East Stoneham, Nov. 8. to the wife OF silas
Stearns, q daughter.
II. Bartlett, q daughter. =.
In Milton Plantation, Sept. %, to the wife OF
Lewis Farnum, q son.
In West Paris, Nov. IA. to the wife OF Clyde >.
In South Paris, Nov. 10, to the wife of W. r.
Allen, daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18

Fig. 2.-Diagrammatic View Of Block
From Tree.
cuss the age of trees and may con
venienlly make this the topic Of the
next chapter.
Copyright, 1902, by Lewis D. sampson.]
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-18
DIED..

In Waterford, Nov. s, Edgar s. Keen, aged 81
years. -,
In Rumford, Nov. 8, Ambrose c. seger. aged
In Rumford, Nov. 10, Amanda A. (Russel),
wife of Ambrose G. Seger, aged "a years. -,
In Norway, Nov 8, Percis II. Herrick, aged Il
years, 10 months, % days.
In Northwest Albany, Nov. 5, ithiel kenerson'
In Hartford, Nov. s, Mrs. Addison Shaw.
In Denmark, Nov. II, James Evans.
In Portland, Nov. lG, Thomas A. Souther'
formerly of Fryeburg, aged 46 years.