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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1902-02-27

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Nddt gu @nbe segungen. lin slpst
llbr bate es angefangen gu REGIMEN,
unb 10 blieb es nit tur5en unterbres
duussn ben nd4iten Gag unb bic fols
genben Gage. Sans fpiirte es mtbr
ais manfer Mnoere, oaB nun Der
Sommsr unipieoer6rinsIi6 Dorbei
mar. 60 lanee bic Sonne an ben
RieIentannen bes Morsens binabz uaS
bes Qbenbs bsrdufities. burd bic moos
fieen StGmme oas ipeite Sbdl lahenb
beralf sriibte uno oroben spiiden ben
rdsenben Wipfeln Der Simmel bod
berrisberbldute, Der S6lag Der Irt
ipeit in ben itilen Walb bineinidaute
unb er Su iebem Sieb nit parmer.
iuiirSiser 2uft bic acknowledgements
8ruit fiinte = ia, ba bate iid's leift
g%eurbeitst unb ct bate ii9 Elm sdn3er
Munn ssbiintt. 9lbsr nun Der 9immel
nnb bic 9ruuen Dplten tieTer unb tie
fer f%unten, bdB lie Sulebt idier in ben
3peigen Der 9dume binssn, unb aus
Mnlten unsnblider Hesen beru6gOB.
Wcrssns unb Mittass uRb 4benos,
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1902-02-27


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ben; bdSu bate es an me6r als elmer
Stsae burdgeresnet, ibm geraoe auT's
9ett. 60 mar aus benz S6laf niAt
piel eeiporben, unb Der Sans mertte
bas in alien 9liebern, als er Die
ountle Stiese nod Dor Sagesanbru4
bindbtaftete.
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sben tsin 10 sroBes ungliid; 9ans bats
te beren Ihon piele berbraft, uno ais
er erIt elm paar Sdritte setban, fans
ben iih dub bic 9lieber f6on pieoe-
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es peniger leidt. IS mar ibm nod
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men unb lam ibm iebt abermals unb
in nod itdrterem 9rube 10 Dor. ala OBJ
Der Spab, ben er geitern nit ben 8Gs
dersMGbels getrieben. bod eisentli6
elm redt i9le6ter SpaB sepeien lei.
Sein genDbnli6er Sroit, oab er's bod
nur nm Der @rete milen setbdn babe,
polte nidt ~psrfunsen. @rete piirbe
i6p.rli9 5u Qlem ga unb 4men ges
iest buben; unb bann Der Sub bintsr
Der Suustbiir - 9ans fdiittelte gang
betriibt ben aopf. @inen Stub in @bs
rem lou freili9 Niemano nebren, uno
es fielen ibm bier bsrI9ieoene 3iifs
elm, bic er ~seeebeu bate. unb unter
anbsren aud einise, nit beren gbre 80
etpus i4isf itaub. Snosfen : inoeis
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1902-02-27
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Die Welooie bes 8ebasens
lit bds 2sitmptip hes Meui6ens
slidss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24

He gave himself up TO death like q
brave man and faced me calmly.
"ro the death, sir" he said, speaking
for the first time since the fight began.
ITO the devilr' | answered. "Do you
take me for butcher?"
He could stand no longer and sank
half fainting to the ground.
~ must bind up that arm or you'll
bleed to death before help can come"
"No. no! Fly. sirw he said, his voice
now weak. You will be caught here,
and them
wasted no time I'm words; but. tear
ing a sash from his waist, managed q
rough kind of tourniquet and so stop.
ped the rush of blood. AS was finish.
ing heard steps approaching the barn.
He heard them too.
ely, fly! he whispered.
Catching up my coat and sword. !
ran toward the door.
"D'Aguilar, RAguilar. are you there?'
recognized the majors voice. but
made no reply. The big. unwieldy door
swung back. and Major Montrey GANG
in. He saw me and put himself in my
path.
whats the meaning of this? You
can't passw he cried.
"Fore God, man, have care" |
cried furiousIy. stand out Of my path
or I'll cut you down." But he stood his
ground and called for help.
In moment | was on him. Lifting
my sword on high and uttering q fear
full oath, dropped my coat and rushed
ut him.
"That mans wounded" cried and
catching up my coat, dashed out into
the dark. | ran almost straight into
the arms of the soldiers who were has
tening up in reply to the majors cry
for help.
"Who goes :here:" they cried. and j
heard the ring Of their carbines.
did rot stay to think. but flung my
self on the nearest and drove him Will!
all my might against his companion,
setting them all in confusion, and be
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24
Period of Growth,

Children born between September
and February are, some authorities
state, not so tall as those born In the
summer and spring months, and the
growth of children is much more rapid
from March till August. The eXtremi-
ties grow rapidly up to the sixteenth
year, then there is slow growth till
the thirtieth year. The legs chiefly
grow between the tenth and seven
teenth year.
Comparing the general results, It ap-
pears that there are six periods Of
growth The first extends up to the
sixth or eighth year and is one Of very
rapid growth; the second period. from
eleven to fourteen years. growth Is
slow; the third period, from sixteen to
seventeen; the fourth period shows a
slow growth up to the age Of thirty for
height, up to fifty for chest girth; the
fifth period is one Of rest. from thirty
to fifty years; tie sixth period is char
acterized by n decrease in all dimen.
EiOns Of the body.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24
HiS Snecfnl Grace.

"Ycs," said Il teacher in Il south SIDE
school the other day while endeavor.
ing to explain to her class how the
same word may have different mean
ings, "there is more than one kind Of
grace. Grace may be girls name,
and grace means beauty, too; so that
when we say lady or anything else
is full Of grace we mean that she or 1t
is beautiful in form and in character.
Now, there is another kind Of grace.
| wonder who can explain what 1t Is.
Freddie, what does your father say
when he sits down to breakfast In the
mornings?'
"'Oh, gosh, ma, wish things wasn't
always put on the table so sloppy that
they spoil fellows appetite. ."-Chi-
cago Record-Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24
NUMBER rs.

l began now to despair. I was near.
ing village where had come across q
scouting party OH my way out, while
my horse was beginning to feel the ef.
fects Of the big effort he had had to
make.
But l set my teeth, drove my heels
into his willing sides and resolved to
hold on till he dropped or one Of their
chance bullets should hit me. encour.
aged him with words and caresses as
well as the spur. and he seemed to feel
the danger as much as l.
AS l clattered into the village / look.
ed eagerly ahead and around. and, to
my infinite relief. there was not sign
Of the scouting party. But my pursu-
ers were closing up behind me, while
the shouts they sent up brought the
few people who were still out of their
beds running to doors and windows to
watch the strange race.
l had only two miles farther to ride
now, but as left the village street and
splashed on between the hedgerows
again my heart sank suddenly.
The rain had stopped and the sky
lifted bit, and at the top Of short.
easy slope saw drawn up across the
road, their figures blackly 'silhouetted
against the sky line, Gordon Of horse
men.
1t was all over. l was caught be-
tween the two parties. drew rein,
pulling my faithful beast almost on to
his launches and glanced desperately
at the tall hedges on either side to see
IL could possibly leap them. They
were hopeless. Had my horse been
fresh and myself unwounded | could
not have dashed through them. But
make the attempt. l backed my horse
to one side and was about to dig the
rowels into him and urge him to an ef-
fort when my heart gave leap Of JOY.
WHO goes there"
The challenge was in German, and in
less time than it takes to tell 1t was
among my own men, safe, though al.
most fainting from fatigue and loss Of
blood.
My pursuers heard the challenge, too,
drew rein and then retreated.
had fallen in with a scouting party
Of my own corps In the nick Of time.
and they took me back to camp, where
the story of Won Masson's treachery
created great sensation.
Instantly strong party was dis
patched to Mobanne to try to catch
him and the officers, but the house was
found to be deserted by all except
Lota, her aunt and their servants, who
were all just starting for Paris.
Lota wrote me a description Of the
scene that followed my escape and re-
newed in the letter the vows she had
breathed in my ears at the moment Of
our parting.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24

fore they had recovered from the con
fusion | had darted into some shrub
berry that bordered the spot.
Fortunately knew my way and
made at top speed for the place where
had left my horse. had scarcely got
night air, and then the place seemed
alive with men, whose shouts and cries
and shots | heard all about the house
and stables and grounds.
tore across the lawn like Il hunted
thing. pausing only n moment to throw
my coat over my shoulders so us 10
keep off some Of the rain that was now
pelting down more heavily than ever:
but, thinking | heard them behind me.
sped on faster than before.
felt myself growing weak now frcm
loss of blood and was recling badly
when reached the gate. BY the M
cy Of heaven the key was in it. and Il
minute later had found my horse and
led him through. | was in the act of
mounting Wien some one rushed
through the gate and called my name
It was Lota.
II was going 10 .tt y" D:.t OF TIA,
shed when | found You had escaped,
Fritz" she said. And then | came to
wait here by your horsc. Are you
safe"
At that instant the notes of :. bugle
rang out, calling the men u mount.
My darling child, you mist not stop
herew cried, pressing my lips to hers.
IL must not stay either. They know
the road must take, and in minute |
shall have the whole gang at my heels
and the countryside reused in pursuit
of me-"
"Oh, it is terrible, it is terrible" she
sobbed. Take me with you. Fritz.
They will kill me for this nights
work."
"My dearest. | dare not Ny horse
could not possibly carry lis both. and
we should be caught before we had
gone mile
"Forgivc me. know. know. But l
am mad ut having brought you TO this.
Goodby. God bless you. Fritz. husband,
even if never see you asain! she
cried.
1t was agony to leave her. but II
would have been death to have taken
her. strained her TO my heart and
even as our lips met l could hear my
pursuers in the distance. My heart was
torn at the pain of leaving her, but
there was no other course.
| clambered into the saddle, bent
down for last caress and dashed OIL
along the pitch dark road at top speed,
glad she did not know Of my wounds.
II had not known every step Of my
road, could not have escaped. After
half a mile at a mad gallop ! put my
horse at the low hedge by the roadside
and struck out bee line across coun.
try. 1t was heavy going and treacher.
GUS, but it saved very considerable
distance, and when l emerged on to the
road again could hear nothing Of the
troopers.
I let my horse get his wind, there
fore, and waited until l caught sound
of the men again before pricked for.
ward once more at the gallop. | knew
of another point where could take a
short cut, but this time l was delayed
by the very heavy going, and when l
reached the road again l found the
men close behind me.
A loud shout soon told me they had
heard the sound of my horses hoofs,
and moment later they commenced a
desultory dropping fire with their car
bines.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24

those in his ship, lest they may finally
carry all to the bottom. To do this sue
cessfully, he should early in life, or as
soon as circumstances will permit, invest
in buildings sufficient to house and
properly protect his machines and tools
of all kinds, his stock, his home raised
manure, and the various products of his
farm, instead of leaving them exposed
to the weather as so many do. The
stables should be provided with cement
floors, and be properly ventilated. This
item of buildings alone, if looked after
in proper manner, will in a few years
save sufficient to cover the cost of erect
ing, and nearly, if not quite, pay for the
farm as well. Have place for all things,
and see to it that all things are where
they should be.
He should be prompt and honest in all
his dealings, while strict attention to his
personal appearance is duty he owes
society, as we'll as himself and family.
He should study and practice the laws
of health, being assured that his life and
the lives of loved ones around him will
be heightened and his expenses lessened
by the means.
The farmer needs generous supply Of
fresh reading matter for himself, that he
may keep in touch with the most i'm
portant events in the worlds history
and with the latest developments in the
field of agriculture; for his family, that
home may be made more attractive for
them, and that they may be able to con-
verse intelligently upon the current
topics of the day among themselves, as
as well as when brought in contact with
Others.
The farmer also needs, along with the
rest, spirit of discOntentment. Not
that of the chronic growler, whom moth
ing pleaSes and who in turn pleases no.
body, but feeling of righteous dis
contentment," one that will keep him
striving to learn more and accomplish
better results, knowing that, no matter
how we'll he has apparently succeeded at
the time being, there is always more
perfect goal beyond.
Now, we might include legislative
enactments pertaining to taxes, trusts,
railroads, commercial laws, good roads
and the like, all of which would be bene-
fetal, but these are all of minor con-
sideration, and, like rural free mail de-
livery. will gradually evolve from the
existing circumstances and conditions as
the needs of the country demand.
Let the farmer follow the lines briefly
enumerated, not forgetting the many
blessings and privileges which surround
him. privileges which his ancestors of a
century ago knew nothing of, and which
the agricultural population of no other
country under the sun enjoys, and he
will not only by word of mouth, but by
example and precept, proclaim farming
a success Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested In either OF the estates
hereinafter named:
AT Probate Court held az Fryeburg. In
amt for the County of oxford. on the lst Tuesday
OF June In the year OF our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and two, the following matter having
been presented for the action thereupon herein
after indicated. IL Is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given 10 all persons In
terested, by causing copy or this ORDER 10 Oe
published three weeks successfully In the ox
ford Democrat, q newspaper published at South
Paris, In said County, that they may appear at a
Probate Court TO be held at Paris, on the
third Tuesday of July, A. ID. 1902, at nine OF tne
clock in the forenoon, and be heard thereon Ii
they see cause:
ESOCH NJ. TREADWELL, late of Hiram
deceased; viii and cOr,licil thereto, and petition
for probate thereof presented by ierusha T.
Treadweli, the executriX therein named.
ZILPHA MCDONALD, late of Brownhed,
deceased. Final account presented for allow
ance. also petition for distribution OF balance
remaining IN his hands presented by Francis A
Fox. administrator.
ADDISON Z. HERRICK, Judge of said Court
true eopy-Attest:
ALBERT ID. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24
Hood Farm Remedies,

Most Successful i'm the Treatment OF all
Diseases OF Stock-Prepared by c. l.
Hood Co., Lowell. Mass, and Originated
by Mr.. Hood, who is both Thoroughly
Educated Pharmacist and large Owner
and Experienced Breeder Of Fine Stock
In Constant Use at Hood Farm When
Required - Different Remedies for Dif'
ferent Diseases.
Hood Farm Milk Fever Cure
Improved Schmidt Treatment Com.
plete). A positive cure. Saves the most
valuable cows. Can be successfully ad'
ministered after COW Is unconscious. Nc
previous experience needed. $3.50.
Hood Farm Abortion Cure
For COWS that have previously aborted
aud those that show signs OF abortion
Strengthens the organs to hold fetus
81 and $3.50.
Hood Farm Breeding Powder
For injecting cows after abortion, where
they do not clean, are irregular. and
when they fail to breed. 81 and $3.50
HOOP FARM FLEXIBLE INJECTION TUBE
for administering, IS cents.
Hood Farm Calf Scour Cure
Promptly checks scours. Has cured 81
per cent. In some herds. 81 ana N.oU
Hoop FARM DIGESTIVE POWDER Isl ant
$2.5O) should be used with Scour Cure
Hood Farm Condition Powders
Best conditioner on the market. Make
horses eat, and do more work on les:
feed. Excellent for cows and CROWNS
stock. Make hens lay. 25c., Doc. apd 81
Hood Farm LInIment
For man or beast. Great external rem
edy for sprains, swellings, lameness, in
fiammatiOn, colds, distemper. Makes
splendid body wash for trOtting horses
25c., &c., 81 and 81.
Hood Farm carget Cure
81 and $3.50. HOOP FARM SALvE, u
HOOD FARM Hoe POWDERS, for the pre-
vention and cure Of hog cholera and h
keep hogs healthy, 81.
Large sizes are most economical 10 use
FOB SALE BY
E. A. SHURTLEFF & CO.,
South Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24

The juice Of bananas is recommended
as one of the best remedies in chronic
bronchitis with insufficient expectora-
ton and marked dyspn9a. A dram
eight or ten times day during the
first days is usually prescribed, and
later the dose can be diminished.
The strip is prepared as follows: Cut
the fruit in slices and place them In a
Jar; sprinkle with sugar and cover the
jar, which is then enveloped in straw
and placed in cold water. and the latter
is heated to the boiling point. The jar
is then removed, allowed to cool, and
the juice is poured into little bottles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24
NOTICE.

ln the District Court OF the United States for ths
District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
Ia the matter OF
HAROLD W. MEsERVE. In bankruptcy.
OF Fryeburg. Bankrupt
To the creditors OF Harold W. Meserve
IN the County OF oxford and district atore
said,
Notice L. hereby given that on the Ith dav o.
June A. ID. 1902, the said Harold W. Meserv,
WAS duly adjudicated bankrupt; and thatth frs
meeting OF his creditors will be held AZ th'
Court House. In South Paris, on the e5tt
day OF June. A. ID. 1892, at 10 O'Clock
In the forenoon, at which time the sale
creditors may attend, prove their claims
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt
amt transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
South Paris, June 9th, 1902.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In BankruI tcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24

81 want some proof" said coolly.
and an exclamation Of impatience
burst from one of the two listeners. a
red bearded. fierce looking man. The
one in command checked him.
II have a proof for you - some OF
your previous papers," said he to me.
SHOW me-" And I stretched out my
hand.
do you doubt our word, you?" cried
the red man very angrily and with
contempt in his voice.
read his meaning. He took me for
a spy. had been plunged head over
heels into a pretty little spy conspira.
cy. and unless my wits were brisk the
affair might prove ugly enough.
The three drew together. and the red
man, whom I heard addressed as cap
tain, was demonstrated with sharply
by the officer in command, a major.
At the close the major handed me a
packet of papers, and while l turned
them over with obstinate carefulness !
made my plans.
A glance showed what they were
vital revelations of the disposition and
strength of the German troops in the
district. number of indications of
routes and so much Of the plan Of i'm
mediate campaign as was known to
our staff.
Every eye was bent on me as stood
turning over the papers. thinking for
all was worth how l could discover
the scoundrel who had betrayed these
secrets.
"You recognize them, I presume"
said the major, little impatiently.
"You know your own writing?'
II see what they are" l answered
deliberately. and as | handed them
back managed to secure two or three
sheets. Then. looking him straight in
the face. added: But they are not in
my writing am not the man who
gave the information"
The speech acted like bombshell.
The red bearded captain sprang to
his feet and, drawing revolver. lev
eled it at my head as he cried eXcit-
edly:
"And what traitor are you. then"
You can put that revolver up" I an.
swered, looking at him coolly. land If
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24
London's Postal Service.

So complete are the postal arrange
ments of London that there is not q
house more than 200 yards from let
ter box or 400 from postotfice and
money order office. There are over
10000 pillar boxes 1--WE call them letter
boxes,, which are cleared every hour
from 10 in the morning till in the
evening, and there are twelve deliver.
les day in the city.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24
Initiating the Music of n Cascade.

Certain tribes on the Amazon have
been fascinated by the music Of the
waterfall. Musical instruments were
found in use among them consisting Of
a complicated mechanism by which
water was poured from one bowl into
another, in imitation Of the cascade,
and then returned by the receiving
bowl into the vessel which had poured
1t, so that by repetition Of this mech.
anism a constant murmur Of a cascade
could be kept up so long as the audi
ence desired or the player was able to
perform 1t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate OF
SUSAN NJ. BRYANT. late Of sumner,
In the County OF Oxford, deceased, and given
bOuis ss the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased ar,
desired TO present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately. ..
June 3r,l. 1902. JOHN III. ROBINSON
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24
CARE OF CALVES.

Keep the March, April and May calves
at the barn all summer and feed them on
dry hay for roughage rather than grass.
1t is lost labor to hitch them out for a
bite of grass, as many do, so long as
there is hay in the barn. The dry hay
is better to go with their feed of milk
than is tho green grass. Besides, when
at the barn they are shielded in comfort
from the scorching midday sun and
from annoying flies. 1t pays to give the
calves close attention. Keep their
quarters clean and their feeding pals
sweet.-Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24

If the SOW is weak and shows dispo-
sition to drag his hind parts, give dose
of epson salts in the swill every three or
four days. Dissolve one or two ounces
depending on age) in hot water and mix
with her drink. Also put three drops
tincture nux vomica in the feed three
times day. Ground oats and bran may
be given; no corn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24
A Tfdbit.

A lady who had pet magpie used
to allow it to take bits Of food from
between her lips. One day it perched
on her shoulder. as usual, but instead
of taking the tidbit she offered him he
poked nice. fat. green caterpillar be-
tween her lips.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24
Cautfoua.

"Have you got any corned beef"
asked the guest.
"All | know about It," said the con-
scientious waiter. "is that 1t looks like
beef and it's corned. Wish sOmeY'-
Chicago Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24
AMONG THE FARMERS.
=" SPEED THE PLOw."

Corresponds nee on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY D.
HANNnND, Agricultural Editor oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24

It is a good thing for young man
to try to make his mark in the world
so long as he uses something besides
red paint in doing it-Syracuse Hes-
aid.