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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12
A Lost Necklace.

Quantities of ornaments are lost each
year at the drawing rooms or courts
at Buckingham palace, and only very
small proportion is recovered.
A very strange story is still told
about a diamond necklace which was
found at one of the state balls some
years ago. 1t happened that one OF
Queen Victoria's ladies in waiting pick
ed up a diamond necklace from the
floor. AS she stood with it in her hand
lady came quickly forward and
claimed it.
The finder was very firm, however,
and declared it was her duty to give 1t
In to the lord chamberlain's office, as
this was the rule with regard to any
thing found in the palace. The lady
protested in vain, but the oldest thing
was that this necklace never was
claimed and is probably still at the
lord chamberlain's office.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12
For the Brain and Nerves.

Science has demonstrated most con-
clusively that mental and nerve power
is dependent upon food containing
phosphorus.
1t is but natural that the same laws
which apply to the muscular system
should apply likewise to the brain. For
instance, wheat contains phosphorus,
which 1t gets from the soil and in the
absence of which it could not live.
Wheat is supposed to supply to the
human system the elements 1t gets
from the soil. Since the action OF the
mind is dependent on phosphorus,
wheat, fish, cheese, oatmeal and barley
can be regarded rs brain foods.
1t is well known fact that the brain
contains phosphorus In proportion TO
its power of producing mental effort
and that this element must be supplied
in proportion to mental activity.
So it can be readily seen that ones
mental education begins in the dining
room as well rs in the classroom
American Queen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12
[To BE CONTINUED


The man who Is calm has his course
In life clearly marked on his chart'
His hand is ever on the helm. Storm.
fog, night, tempest, danger, hidden
reefs-he is ever prepared and ready
for them. He is made calm and serene
by the realization that in these crises
of his voyage he needs clear mind
and cool head: that he has naught TO
do but to do each day the best he can
by the light he has; that he will never
finch or falter for moment; that,
though he may have to tack and leave
his course for time, he will never
drift, he will get back into the true
channel, he will keep ever headed to-
ward his harbor. When he will reach
It. how he will reach it, matters not TO
him. He rests in calmness, knowing
he has done his best.-William q. Jor'
dan
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12
Stock-Judging Room.

DIR. Fellows, president of the U. OF NJ,
has had room fitted up in one OF the
barns belonging to the College OF Agrl-
culture for the purpose of Judging stock
The room is of good size, neat and at
tractive, and has such appliances as are
needed for the work to be done there.
There is well made blackboard extend
inc across one end of the room. In front
of this is an area covered with gravel
where the animal to be studied is TO oe
placed.
This room has been long needed and
will be of great help 10 those students
who are making a study of Animal Hus-
bandry.
Here they will be taught the point OF
difference between breeds and between
dairy animals and beef animals. They
will learn the art of scoring animals.
Right here we wish to call attention TO
the law passed by the last Legislature
on the matter of Judging animals at our
fairs. We think it of Importance enough
to quote in full, as follows:
"The payment of the state stipend TO
the Eastern Maine and Maine State Agri-
cultural Societies shall be conditional
upon the use of the score card system in
the Judging of all horses, breeds OF cat
tie, sheep and swine, and of dairy pro-
duets; the cards to be used for pure
bloods to be those adopted by the several
breeders associations.
"a copy of each score card as hiied oy
| the Judge shall be delivered to the ex-
hibitor of each individual animal Judg-
/ ed"
"All county societies receiving three
hundred dollar stipend or more, shall oe
required to faithfully observe the same
system and conditions"
Under this law six or eight or possibly
more of the county societies Will be com
PEELED to use the score card system
This means the employment OF large
number of men who are experts In the
use of this new system of judging stock.
Ii is safe to say that there are very few
men in the state today who are SUIT
ficeutly familiar with this system TO do
such work as must be done at iair
where there is great competition. we
suggest the advisability of some OF our
bright young men who are Interested 10
stock husbandry becoming students In
this line of work.
!, Here is expert work that must be done
and it ought not to be necessary TO seho
out of the state. We have an idea ina,
; the Judging of animals by the score card
: system will be one of the subjects TO OF
taught in the proposed School OF Agrl
culture. We shall feel disappointed II We
do not see large number OF youns
farmers availing themselves of this Crane
onnortunitv Come. Young men of th'
!, farm, don't let this chance slip by you
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12
A Friendly Tip.

Mr.. Jones kept toyshop and among
various things sold fishing rods. Fol
the purpose of advertising them he had
a large rod hanging outside. with III
artificial fish at the end of it. Late one
night, when most people were in bed
a man who was rather the worse fol
his nights enjoyment happened to see
this fish. He looked at it, and thei
went cautiously up to the door anc
knocked gently. Jones did not heal
this, so after the man had knocked d
little louder he responded at the win
dow up above.
"Who's there" said Jones.
Don't make noise.' said the maj
in whisper, "but come down as quiet
ly as you can"
At this request our friend thought
there must be something the matter
So, after dressing and coming down a
quietly as possible, he proceeded to asf
what it was.
"What is the matter?' he inquired.
"Shw said the man. "Pull your lint
In, quick! You've got bite"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12
Gloves and Il isscs.

The claim Of gloves by ladies as
reward when they have stolen a kiss
from sleeping man is alluded to by
Gay QssS-l732D:
Cicely. brisk maid, steps forth before the
rout
And kissed with smacking lips the snoring
lout;
For custom says. "Whoe'er this venture
proves
For such a kiss demands a pair of
gloves"
In chapter ) Of "The Fair Maid OF
Perth" by Sir Walter Scott, Catherine
leaves her chamber on ST. Valentines
morning and finding Henry Smith
asleep gives him kiss. The glover
says to him:
Come into the booth with me, my
son. and | will furnish thee with fit-
ting theme. Thou knowest the maiden
who ventures to kiss sleeping man
wins of him pair of gloves"
And in the following chapter she ac-
cepts it.-Notes and Queries.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12
School of Agriculture at Orono.

At the meeting of the trustees of the
University of Maine recently measure
was introduced byone of the members
of the Board who is interested in farm
inc, looking toward the establishment
of Secondary School of Agriculture at
the College of Agriculture in Orono'
\ committee was selected to formu-
late the plan and report upon the same
at the annual meeting of the Board In
June. The idea underlying this move
ment is to have course of studies that
is highly practical and which can be
taken by those having good English
education, no French, German or High
er Mathematics will be required.
The breeding, feeding and proper
handling of animals, and the care and
disposal of their products; the proper
drainage and tillage of the soil and the
best ways to feed the crops; whether
that crop be forage for the animal or
fruit or other product for direct sale;
the manipulation of farm machinery and
the care of it: the common diseases OF
animals and their remedies; the insects
and the diseases that are now so numer-
GUS and so destructive to plant life; these
and similar topics will be the subjects
for study on the part of the student and
the instruction given will be of such
practical nature as to be highly bene-
fetal to those young men and women
whose lives are to be spent upon the
farm. The course will probably be Tor
one year or for two years.
This is the kind of School in Agri-
culture the farmers are deSirouS of hav-
inc. The financial outlook for the tiller
of the soil was never brighter than at
the present time. The young farmer Is
beginning to realize that in order to
make the most out of his business he
must be thoroughly educated and trained.
His education should be broad and deep
The establishment of this school opens
up grand opportunity for the young
man who is ambitious to tit himself to
attain to the highest rank in his calling.
There will be no tuition charges. All
instruction will be free, in accordance
with the vote of the Legislature. The
facility for instruction in Agriculture
at Orono, are of the best and will be IN
creased from time to time as demands
are made and the number OF students
will warrant. Representative animals
of the best breeds will be purchased for
use in instruction during the coming
year. New and improved farm machin-
ery will be added to the already large
stock on hand. In other directions
there are to be changes and enlarge
ments. An additional professor will be
added to the corps of instructors. II
there shall he ANYTHING lacking to make
this new course of studies pleasant and
profitable to the student, it will not be
the fault of the officers OF the University
of Maine. They purpose to do every
thing possible, so far as it is in their
power and they have the means, to make
the College of Agriculture successful,
Such is our belief and we surely hope
that their efforts will be kindly received
by the farmers of the state and that the
Institution will soon have its agricul-
tural students largely increased in num-
bers.-Turf, Farm and Home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12
Tho Reporter and the Doctor.

The following conversation between
q doctor and newspaper man was
overheard the other day:
"Ive met some newspaper men, said
the doctor, land don't like their ways.
They're always trying to pry into other
peoples business"
"Well," responded the reporter.
There's but one difference between
newspaper men and doctors that | can
see."
"And what's that?" asked the Coctor.
"You fellows dissect bodies and we
dissect brains. For my part l like the
brain end Of it.
Then the doctor sat down and thought
for several minutes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12
Large Connection.

An amusing story Is told Of Robert
Simson, who was professor of mathe-
matics Mt the University Of Glasgow
and as eccentric in some ways as he
was brilliant In others. He always
counted his steps on the street and al
lowed nothing to interfere with this
valuable practice. If any one spoke
to him during the process, he repeated
the number Of the last step taken and
stopped short until he could resume his
count and walk on.
One day he was accosted by man
who knew him by sight, but had never
been told Of the professors habit OF
counting steps.
81 beg your pardon, professor" he
said, at which the mathematician halt
ed, murmuring Five hundred and sew
enty-three."
"May have a word with you?" ask
ed the man.
Most happy-573."
"Oh, no; merely one question"
w elI-OtO.
"You are too kind; but, knowing your
acquaintance with the late DR.. b., may
| venture to ask whether am right III
saying that he left $500 to each of bis
nieces"
"Precisely-573."
"And there were four nieces, were
there mott?
"Exactly-513."
The man stared at the professor. and
then, muttering, Five hundred and
seventy -three-he must be crazy nc
made hasty bow and started away.
mo. no." cried the professor, taking
q step as he spoke; mot o13 nieces-
four-574w
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12

not stop or come Lo, .". sac said
complacently.
II was not wrong" thought Gren'
fall. "He looks like Il duelist. Who
the devil are they, anyhow" Then
aloud: "At this rate we'd be able to
beat the train to Washington in a
straightaway race. Isn't it a delight
fully wild ride?
81 have acquired great deal or
knowledge in America, but this is the
first time have heard your definition
of delight. agree that it is wild"
For some moments there was silence
in the noisy conveyance. Outside, the
crack of the drivers whip, his hoarse
cries and the nerve destroying crash
of the wheels produced impressions Of
n mighty storm rather than Of peace
and pleasure.
81 am curious to know where you OBJ
tanned the coin you lost in the car yes
terday," she said at last, as if reliev-
ing her mind of a question that had
been long subdued.
"The one you so kindly found for
me?" he asked procrastinatingly.
"Yes. They are certainly rare in this
country"
81 never saw a coin like it until after
I had seen you," he confessed. He felt
her arm press his little tighter, and
there was quick movement of her
head which told him, dark as 1t was,
that she was trying to see his face and
that her blue eyes were wide with
something more than terror.
81 do not understand" she exclaimed.
81 obtained the coin from sleeping
car porter, who said some one gave II
to him and told him to have high
time with it." he explained in her ear.
"He evidently did not care for the
high time.'" she said after moment
He would have given fortune for one
glimpse of her face at that instant.
II think he said 1t would be neces
sary to 60 to Europe in order to follow
the injunction of the donor. AS l an
more likely to so to Europe than he,
relieved him of the necessity and
bought his right to high time"
! There was long pause. during
! which she attempted to withdraw her
self from his side, her little fingers
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12
SCOTT'S
EMULSION [

SCOTS Emulsion is the
means of life and of the en-
ioyment of life of thousands of
men, women and children.
To the men SCOTS Emul-
sion gives the flesh and
strength so necessary for the
cure of consumption and the
repairing of body losses from
any wasting disease.
For women SCOTS Emul-
sion Goes this and more. 1t is
a most sustaining food and
tonic for the special trials that
women have to bear.
To children SCOTS Emul-
sion gives food and strength
for growth of flesh and bone
and blood. For pale girls,
for thin and sickly boys SCOTS
Emulsion is a great help.
Send Tor free sample.
SCOTT g. BOVINE. Chemists.
4oe-4l5 Pearl Street. New York.
800. and $l.oo; all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12

"You will come home early, won't
you?" she said as he was starting FOL
the club.
"Oh, yes; I'll be home early" be re-
piled.
But of course, dear" she persisted
YOU understand that mean early TO-
night, not early tomorrow morning
Chicago Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12
No OHense Intended.

At the exhibition Of the international
Live Stock association in Chicago q
portly old gentleman remarked to one
of tn. men in charge Of the cattle de-
nortmeut "You don't call this the fat
stock show any more, 1t seems"
NO" replied the other. ITS quality
that counts with us now and not quan'
tity. You can put fat on any kind OF
an animal, and after it's all done he's
nothing but big, fat-I-1-I beg par
don. sir! IL hadn't noticed-1 didn't
mean
The portly old gentleman had begun
to turn red, and the attempted apology
only made the matter worse. After an
ineffectual effort to express himself he
waddled on in speechless indignation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12
Hood Farm Lininent
For Man and Beast.

The unequalled external remedy for
sprains, swellings, lameness, infamma-
tions, and all aches and pains where
soothing, stimulating and strengthening
liniment is required.
Best Wash for Race or Work Horses
is made by putting two tablespooniuls
Hood Farm Liniment in a quart of water.
Keeps horses sleek and glossy.
"A first class liniment." c. M. WINCH,
Barre, Vt.
"Best all round liniment ever used"
C. T. McNALLY, Groveton, N. II.
"Best ton the market for taking soreness
out Of horses" c. H. GORDON, trainer for
Hon. Warren f. Daniel, Franklin, \. n.
L. BLAKELY, 343 Winthrop st., Medford,
Mass, farmer for Gen. S. c. Lawrence.
Prices, 25c., 5Oc., 81 and s.. Gallon 81.
For sale by F. A. SHURTLEFF q Co., South
Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12


Upon a mountain in Andalusia quaint
spectral forms are frequently seen.
whenever there is heavy mist and
persons are ascending the mountain
they appear in all their ghostly splen-
dor and sometimes 80 suddenly as to
strike dismay into the hearts OF those
who see them for the first time.
OF course it is all trick played Dy
the sun. When mist partially shrouds
the mountain, the sun is naturally Oh.
scured, and then he revenges himself
by projecting the shadow OF any per-
son who is ascending the mountain un'
til it assumes the form OF giganuc
spectef.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12
~ - ~ ****a.ss
GEORGE BARR McCUTCHE0N

side and wound her strong little arm
about his big one.
81 had thought of that" she said
simply. THANK you" Then, after a
moment while his heart thumped mad
ly, Had it occurred to you that after
you ran so hard you might have
climbed aboard the train and ordered
the conductor to stop it for me?"
IL never thought Of that! he cried
confusedly.
"Please do not think me ungrateful
You have been very good to me, q
stranger. One often thinks afterward
of things one might have done, don't
YOU know? You did the noblest when
you inconvenienced yourself for me-
| What trouble l have made for you"
1T has been no trouble" he foun'
dcrcd. "An adventure like this Is
worth no end observation-disclosures, as
YOU call it. I'm sure l must have lost
my head completely, and am ashamed
of myself. How much anxiety could
have saved you had been possessed
| or an ounce OF Drains.
Hush! l will not allow you to say
that. You would have me appear un'
grateful when l certainly am not
Ach, how he is driving. Do you think
it dangerous?" she cried as the hack
gave two or three wild lurches, throw
| ing him into the corner and the girl
half upon him.
Not in the least" he gasped, the
breath knocked out Of his body. Just
the same he was very much alarmed.
1t was as dark as pitch outside and
in. and he could not help wondering
how near the edge Of the mountain
side they were running. A false move
of the flying horses, and they might
60 rolling to the bottom Of the ravine,
hundreds of feet below. Still he must
not let her see his apprehension. "This
fellow is considered the best driver IN
the mountains" he prevaricated.
,, "Oh. then we need feel no alarm" "
she said, reassured.
There was such a roaring and clat-
tering that conversation became almost
| impossible When either spoke, 1t was
with the mouth close to the ear Of the
| other. At such times Grenfall could
feel her breath on his cheek. Her
sweet voice went tingling to his toes
with every word she uttered. He was
in daze, out of which sung the mad
wish that he might clasp her in his
| arms. kiss her and then go tumbling
down the mountain. She trembled in
the next fierce lurches. but gave forth
| no complaint. He knew that she was
in terror, but too brave to murmur.
Unable to resist, he released the strap
to which he had clung so grimly and
placed his strong, firm hand encourag.
ingly over the little one that gripped
his arm with the clutch of death. 1t
was very dark and very lonely too.
"Oh" she cried as his hand clasped
hers. "You must hold to the strap"
1T is brokenw he lied gladly. There
is no danger. See. my hand does not
tremble, does it? Be calm! 1t cannot
be much farther"
"Will it not be dreadful if the con-
ductor refuses to stop" she cried, her
! hand resting calmly beneath its pro-
tector. He detected a tone Of security
in her voice.
But he will stop. Your uncle will
see to that even If the operator fails"
"My uncle will kill him if he does
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12
Diyidinv the HOnOrs.

A North Carolina congressman re-
lates an amusing story OF an old JUS
tice Of the peace in his county. II
seems that two young attorneys were
trying case before him. After the ar
guments had followed the testimony OF
the witnesses and the case was closed
the old fellow, awakening from deep
reveries into which he had fallen, said,
addressing one Of the lawyers: You
know, Hank, gave you the decision In
the last two cases, so l will give this
one to Tom. You can't expect to get
them all !"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12

A Philadelphia contemporary has dis
covered a joke in dictionary. no other
than the learned and staid Century.
1t is one of those unconscious bits OF
humor.
Under the word question" is the fol-
lowing:
ITO pop the question-see pop"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12
Mo,,o, IN Adjourn Carried.

"Who made the motion to adjourn
this meeting2" asked the inquisitive
chap after the free for all battle was
over.
"Well, amt sure," replied Cactus
Jim. but reckin 1t was Hairtrigger
Charley. seen him make one at
Three Fingered Ike-with a gun-and
after that the rush for open air come"
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12

When you wish to mend piece Of
furniture, melt only as much glue as
you think will be needed. Break all
the dry glue into the pot, cover with
cold water, half fill the water bath
around it and add salt to raise the
boiling point of the bath. Boil until
the glue is clear and ropy. Thin for
use with strong vinegar or alcohol.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that sue
has been duly appointed executrix OF the last
will and testament of
LEMUEL GURNEY. late of Hebron.
In the County OF oxford, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate OF said de-
ceased are desired 70 present the same for ser,
tlenent, and all indebted thereto are requested
70 make payment Immediately.
April 2lst 1903. LOVlNA j. GURNEl.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed executor OF the last vii!
ami testament OF
WILLIAM q. HAMMOND, late of Paris,
In the County Of CXiOrd, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons nav,
Ing demands against the estate OF said deceased
are desired to present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested to make
payment Immediately. .
Apri. 2lst, 1903. HENRY ID. HAMMOND.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator of the
estate OF
LUCY A. TURNER, late of Hebron,
IN the County OF oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demanJs against the estate OF said deceased are
desired 10 present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately.
April 2lst, 1903. WALTER l.. GRA1.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate OF
wM. y. THOMAS, 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 are
desired 70 present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately. .
ARTHUR KIMBALL THOMAS.
April 2lst 1903
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-12
HENRY ID. HAMMOND.
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed administratrix with the
will annexed OF the estate of
HARRISON FUTILE, late of Bucsheld,
IN the County OF oxford, deceased. anu given
bonds rs the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired 10 present the same for settlement, anu
all Indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately.
April 2lst, 1903. NESTA ). TUIILE.