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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
Lace Robes
At Greatly Reduced Prices.

Black Point D'esprit Robes
taffeta appliqued; new and stylish.
The $3.50 ones now $3.50. Entire
ly new lines Of imported lace robes
just in; colors cream and white;
prices, $3.50 to $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
Black Goods.

Remnants of Plain and Fancy
Black Goods, in waist, skirt. and
dress lengths, at about half-price.
Remnants of all kinds of Wash
Goods, and White Goods, at half
price.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

Short Jackets, nicely made and
lined.
s69s Jackets. now s425.
ss.es, $500 and $1,000 Jackets, now
5000.
s12.es Jackets. now $3.50.
$500 and $1,000 Jackets, now
S14.50
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
Silk Waists of Taffets
or Peau de Sole.

All cut and made In the best and
most fashionable manner. tull
range Of colors.
$3.50 and $500 Colored Silk Waists
now $3.50.
$500 and $500 Colored Silk Waists.
now $780,
$3.50 and $500 Black SIR waists
now $3.50.
$3.50 and $500 Black SILK Waists,
now s4-79
S2.75 and $3.50 White SILK Waists,
now S1.aS.
$3.50 and $500 White Silk Waists.
now $3.ss.
$500 and $1,000 White Silk Waists.
now s49S.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-15
"The Horse in America.

The Century Magazine for September
contains an article under the title above,
by John Gilmer Speed, which is strange
compound of ignorance and really valu-
able information. 1t mentions the late
Lewis G.. Morris, and shows other marks
of careleSSness or misinformatiOn. On
the other hand, the article is, on the
whole, thoughtful and suggestive. We
make two extracts which are we'll worth
reading:
"In this long and interesting effort to
produce the very best trOtters Americans
have become the most skillful develop
erS of the speed of harness horses the
world has ever known, and as drivers
they are unequalled. This skill has
been assisted by the ingenious inventors
who have contrived wagons so light and
frictiOnless that the weight trotter
now carries is not more than sufficient
to keep him steady, and is virtually no
handicap at all. Take two horses OF
equal speed and harness and shoe one as
the horses of 1850 were harnessed and
shod and the other as those of this year
are turned out, and the horse in the old
rigging would be distanced, while the
winner would scarcely have to exert
himself.
1.-The fast time in the present records
owes much to the mechanical improve
ments, and much more to skilful develop
ment and driving than to better breed
ing, though l do not pretend to deny
that certain individual horses have
recently gone faster than any of the old
timers would have gone, let the condi-
tions have been what they might. But
the Morgans, the Clays, and the GOlddusts
were reproducing types, which the
standardized trOtters are not. That
they were types was because they were
rich in that primitive eastern blood
without which no great type has ever
heen created or maintained.n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-15
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested in either OF the estates
hereinafter named:
Ata Probate Court held at Rumford Falls. In
anil for the County Of oxford. on the thir't-Iues-
,lav OF Aug In the wear of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and three. the following matter
having been presented for the action thereupOn
hereinafter indicated, IL Is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In
terested, by causing copy of this or,ier To be
published three weeks successfully In the OK
ford Democrat, a newspaper published AT South
Parts, In said County. that they may appear al "A
Probate Court TO be held at Paris, on the
third Tuesday OF Sept A. ID. 1903, al nine OF the
clock In the forenoon. and be heard thereon II
they see cause:
GEO.L. MELLEN late of Paris. deceased I;
will ami petition for probate thereof presented
By James ). Wright, the executor therein named.
EMMA NJ. SWIFT late of Paris, deceased ;
petition for the appointment of Chandler swift
or some other suitable person as administrator,
presented by Chandler swift, widower
FLORENCE Z. NEWMAN, ward; petition
for license TO sci and convey real estate pre-
sented by Henry II. Luce, guardian.
HARRIET E. BLAKE late of Dixdeld. lie
ceAsed; first ace Iunt presented for allowance oy
Henry e.. Smith. trustee.
SIMON $. STOwELL late of Paris, deco Cased F;
tiual account presented for allowance, also peti-
ton for Orier of distribution of balance remain
Ing In his hands, presented by james ,. "right'
administrator.
ADDISON Z. HERRICK, Judge Of said Court.
" - ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-15
S0FTCORE

Like the running brook, the
red blood that flows through
the veins has to come from
somewhere.
The springs of red blood are
found in the soft core of the
bones called the marrow and
some say red blood also comes
from the spleen. Healthy bone
marrow and healthy spleen
are full of fat.
SCOTS Emulsion makes new
blood by feeding the bone
marrow and the spleen with
the richest of all fats, the pure
cod liver oil.
For pale school girls and
invalids and for all whose
blood is thin and pale, SCOTS
Emulsion is a pleasant and rich
blood food. Il not only feeds
the blood-making organs but
gives them strength to do
their proper work.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists
Ios,<xS Pearl Street, New Yosk
SOC. and Si.oo; all druggista
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-15
curio.,tie. About Dentistry.

Those who imagine that the care ct
the teeth and the replacement OF the
natural grinders with false ones is
something new under the sun" may
be surprised to learn that artificial
teeth were made Of ivory, placed on
plates Of the same material and held
together and in place by gold wires and
rivets 500 to 1000 years before Christ.
Herodotus. 1.-The father Of history" tells
us that the Egyptians Of the fifth dy-
nasty understood the diseases Of the
teeth and their treatment. There are
several passages In history to lead one
to the belief that both Caesar and An
tony wore artificial teeth.
The date of the Introduction Of false
teeth into Europe is uncertain. They
were known in England as early at
least as the time Of the discovery -
America. 1.-The Mathematical Jewel
published in 1885. contains an account
Of Sir John Balgrave, who caused all
Of hys teethe to be drawne out and aft
er had sett Of ivory teethe in agayne."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-15
prOspects of the Corn Crop.

Corn is very largely failure in New
England. The best that can be hoped
for is that the forage can be cut and cur
ed or put into the silo before it is serious
ly damaged by frost. Farmers will
naturally look to the West for supply
of corn for feeding out. But even that
source of supply is likely to be very
much restricted. The government
monthly crop report shows that corn Is
much below expectation in yield through
out the corn states, and that Missouri
and Kansas are actually the lowest
among the twenty states enumerated.
The Breeders Gazette sums up the mat
ter in the following terse paragraphs:
1.-THE corn crop situation is simply
summed up. 1t started late, it is yet
as late as it started, and in some cases
more SO. In other words, disappoint-
ment has befallen hopes and expecta-
tions that July, the usual month OF
forcing corn weather, of the cracking
heat in which corn revels, would stlmu-
late the crop to unwonted growth In ltS
race with the fall frOsts. In the South
ern country the crop is assured, anu a
good one it is. Throughout most OF
the corn-belt Nature must deal very
leniently in the matter Of weather II
sound corn is cribbed from the growing
fields.
"July weather broke the record for
GOODNESS, just when it should have brok-
en- the record for heat if apprehensions
for the corn crop were to be allayed.
Even corn planted at the usual time is
behind its normal growth this season,
and is in almost equal danger with that
which was delayed in finding seed bed.
| I'm the northern sections not few fields
are fairly hopeless. Nothing but the
prolongation of Indian summer well into
October would enable farmers to husk
well.matured ears from them, but over
most of the corn-belt little lateness OF
the season will enable the most OF the
corn to get we'll out of the way OF frosts
Unfortunately August has not lent
helping hand. On the contrary the
rains and winds and succeeding low
tenn peratures have held the plant In
check. Some soft corn seems certain
ty, and it will be luck if there is not
! lot of it. This is the corn situation a'
this e.'-New England Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-15


the watch in his hand. Then he walk
ed over to the fireplace and thrust It
almost fercely toward his guest.
"Washburn did you know that pic
ture was in thereT he demanded.
The young man looked at the open
case, and such an expression Of amaze
ment grew upon his face that his for
mer innocence could not be doubted.
II was an old likeness Of himself
that he saw uncovered before him.
He recalled with fash OF memory
how, the first summer he had known
Lalite. they were together In sailing
party and some one had taken snap
shot of the group. He had kept his
picture intact, though for him there
was but one face In 1t. But Lalite-
Lalite had cut this out, had put II In
her watch. had carried II about thus
without his knowledge while he was
starving for one sign Of hope and en-
couragement from her!
"AIy photograph" he said slowly
staring at the judge In daze OF MS.
tonishment. what does 1t meanT
"Humph" said the old man. with
twinkle In his eye and glance to-
ward the curtained window at the 9th
er end of the room. 81 should think 1t
was about time you found out!'
He went back to the florists boy.
IF you'll come with me to my study"
he said. "I'lI give you your reward.
The watch belongs to my daughter"
There was an abashed heap Of femi-
ninity on the window seat behind the
heavy curtains, with Its face buried
deep in the cushions, so deep that noth.
Ing but the tip Of one pink ear showed
for kissing place Little by little,
and very gently. Howard dislnterred
the rest Of Lalite's big blush.
Sweetheart" he whispered. III
had only guessed 1t before! Think OF
the time you have made me waste!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-15
John Aliens Wit.

While in congress Private" John
Allen Of Mississippi could hardly be in
duced to give serious answer to
serious question. The older members
knew this and seldom went to the
southern wit for Information, but new
men often came to grief by doing 80.
Shortly after Mr.. Littlefeld Of Maine
had taken his seat for his first term
he wanted some figures in hurry.
Turning to Mr.. Allen. he said: Pardon
me, sir, but you were at Gettysburg.
Can you tell me how many Federal
soldiers were killed outright there" IL
am very sorry. very sorry, indeed, that
I can't accoIemodate you," replied the
private" But the fact Is that was
so busy that clean forgot to count my
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-15
Hood Farm Lininaent
For Man and Beast.

The unequalled external remedy for
sprains, swellings. lameness, infiamma-
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 tablespoonfuls
Keeps horses sleek and glossy.
"A first class liniment." c. M. WINCH,
Barre, Vt.
"Best all round llniment ever used"
C. T. McNALLY, Grovet0n, N. H.
BEST on the market for taking soreness
out of horses" c. H. GoRD0N, trainer for
Hon. Warren f. Daniel, Franklin, n. H.
IA good clean preparation to use" c.
L. BLAKELY, 343 Winthrop st., Mediord,
Mass, farmer for Gen. 8. G. Lawrence.
Prices, 25c.. &c., 81 and e. Gallon 81.
For sale by r. A. SHuRrLETF & Co., South
Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-15
Extortions of the Beef Combine.

Secretary Charles F. Martin of the
National Live Stock Association has
given a statement of what the meat
packers combine is doing for the stock
growers and the consumers Of meats.
"a little over a year ago." says Mr..
Martin, ''the packers were paying $500
per 100 for export beef on the hoof, they
were charging something over $500 per
100 for the carcass, and in addition to
this making from $40 to s12 per animal
from the by-product. To-day they are
paying from $40 per 100 for export
steers, charging the retailer from cent
to q cents more than they did year
ago and are experiencing greater de-
mand for packing house products than
they did this time last year. The combine
simply robs the producer on one end Of
the line and ihe consumer at the other"
MIR. Martins proposed remedy for the
evil is tho establishment of rival pack
ing plant at some live stock center, by
the men who own and feed the stock.
This might work for time, or until
the people who controlled it found
their interest in combining with the
original combination.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-15

"Not more than three times In the
thirty years that have been In bust.
ness has q Bible been accepted as col
lateral for loan in my establishment"
said q pawnbroker whose business Is
one Of the largest of its kind in Phila.
delphia. ION those few occasions II
has been without my sanction, even
without my knowledge. 1t isn't that
we don't have many opportunities to
advance money on Bibles; 1t is just
that we have an aversion to doing so.
Aside from what might be regarded as
the sacrilege of such transaction II
always brings bad luck"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-15
NUMBER 81.

Judge to himself rs he went down the
steps. "She's Ike her mother In the
way she grows attached to her little
personal possessions"
or course the various messages had
been sent. As II there was ever re-
quest Of Lalite's which Howard Wash
burn had not promptly hOnored at
sight! More than that. he had tried In
q dozen other ways to trace Lallte's
lost property. He gave them full ac-
count of his Efforts as they drank their
after dinner coffee that evening in the
library, talking with his eyes on La.
lite's face and thrilling with the quick,
grateful glances she gave linn.
"A boy from Pennock 5 to see Judge
Hollister," announced servant in the
midst Of their conversation.
"Pennock's!' instantly exclaimed La
lite. That's the florists where
"Show him up here" said the judge.
"Lalite, perhaps he brings you good
luck"
IuNc Nh''h' JNe'
SIR" retorted the saucy maid.
A small, uniformed boy was ushered
in and stood respectfully, cap In hand,
to address them.
To-day. sir" h. said. lophing Mt the
Judge. II was moving a lot OF empty
flower baskets in Pcnno;k's. and soile
way down in the pile | found ;.old
watch like the one you advertised for.'
Lalite gave an exclamation. in which
delight, relief and excitement We're Gu
riously blended.
"Oh. do give it to Inc right away"
she cried impu!sivcly.
The boy hesitated.
"Leastways," he corrected himself,
ut isn't exactly like the one you adver-
tised"
HAS it the monogram on it, asked
the judge.
"Yes, sir" said the boy.
Lalite was leaning forward, listening
breathlessly.
"You don't know the number" asked
the boy.
Unfortunately" said the judge. II
neglected to keep 1t when | bought
the watch. l suppose | could get 1t
very easily, but thought the mono
gram would be identification enough"
"Yes, sir" said the boy. But there
might be two people with the same
initials. There wasn't anything else
particular about the watch you lost"
NO Was there, LaliteY asked the
Judge. 81 distinctly remember your
saying so.'
"Well, there was In the one found
said the boy.
Lalite got up suddenly and walked
down the long room to one Of the deep
windows. She disappeared between
the curtains. The Judge looked after
her with feeling Of pity for her dis
appointment
oh boy" he said suddenly. show
me the watch you found. and l will
tell you the truth about its belonging
to us. You are right to be careful to
make no mistakes in returning 1t. but
surely my reputation Will clear me
from any suspicion Of dishonesty. You
know who am, and I think you can
trust me, can't your
The little chap promptly unbuttoned
his gray ovsrcoat and pulled out
small watch.
Judge Hollister examined the case
closely.
ut seems to me-" he said after this
scrutiny. that this is the watch we
are looking for But what Is there
about 1t that we haven't described to
your
The boy opened the back Of the case
silently.
II guess it's all right" he said, jerk
ing his thumb toward Washburn. Il
recognized him a. soon as l come In"
"Lalite, Bless my soul" said Judge
Hollister. He stood moment with
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-15
NOTICE.

In the District Court OF the United States for the
District uf Maine. In bankruptcy.
1 a the mStter of
HIRAM CLARK In Bankruptcy
OF Paris, Bankrupt.
To the creditors OF Hiram Clark In
the County Of oxford and tistrict aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given that on the ssnd dav OF
August A. d. 1903, the said Hiram Clark
was daily adjudicated bankrupt; and thai the mrs,
meeting OF his creditors will be held at inc
day OF Sept, A. ID. 1908, at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon, at which time the said
creditors may attend. prove their claims,
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt,
ana transact such other business rs may
properly come before said meeting.
South Paris, August 24th, 1893.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In Bankru toy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-15
+ = + + + ~ + Il + = + Il

light when an unexpected incident oc-
Cured. Within the liberties Of that
prison. which sounds anomalous. one
or two married warders were acccm-
modatcd. utnong them Parr. There was
of course no communication whatever
between the disciplinary and the do
mcStic quarters. Nevertheless as Muir
ply for the hundredth time put down
and lifted up his shot an apparition
appeared as improbable In that scene
Of discipline as look Of human broth
erhood or gentle word admitting pos
sible community of guilt. Murphy for
rot the usual ache in his back and his
head which q recent experience OF
bread and water diet had heightened,
us the thing-this was exactly how he
expressed 1t in his own mind-futter.
ed down. 1t came. in fact. from the
married warden's quarters alluded to
and had no right whatever near the
wild beast show.
1t was a little girl. She stood In q
sort of butterfly attitude just alighted,
as it were. poised on the very points OF
her small feet. with he- hands clasped,
a halo of silvery aaAen hair waving
about her pale face In the breeze Of her
own intense astOnishment. her big sea
blue eyes. bigger even than nature had
made them. riveted on the strange,
formal game ut ball which the players
seemed to enjoy so little. She was not
exactly pretty. having pinched look
aud eyes all too wide, as If they ex-
plored a wider world than this. Her
head. OH its slender flower stem Of a
throat. was drawn just little aside by
a lilac scar. Her arms were very thin.
But. despite this and an ugly frock Of
violent blue. every dull eye that caught
q vision Of her turned soft for, ut any
rate, II second.
Some were quite capable Of brutality
originally and had become more 80
while there. because the penal machine
necessarily grlnds harder on the under
side. am not sure Of their reception
of an angel Such visitor, as belong
ing to the side OF principalities and
powers, might have inspired opposition,
but this was different. This miniature
phantom of delight had never been in
prison before. having resided. for the
benefit of her health. with tender
hearted old granny In the country.
The little thing stood poised. glancnS
from one joyless face to the other, with
varying mirth and gravity. like a fairy
godmOther uncertain where to bestow
her favors. Then suddenly. just as
Murphy. with beads Of perspiration
above a heavier frown than usual and
u grunt like resentful beast of bur-
den. lifted his shot. she fitted forward
and made IL winged dart ut him. She
laid her tiny white shells Of hands over
his upon the big black ball, with an un-
certain crow. There was seconds
pause OF amaZement. during which the
whole penal administration was actu-
ally arrested. Then the experimenting
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-15

The requisites for forcing dwarf toma-
toes under glass are practically the same
as for the tall-growing varieties; night
temperature of not less than % degrees
with 10 degrees or more during the day.
The soil should never get very dry,
and the house, as general thing, should
be kept moist.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-15

OOCf Nto.
warder. suppressing grim smile Mt the
exceeding humor of the fairy's choice.
logged his machine with harsher
word than usual.
But the fairy would not hove with it
or away from it. even when he said
grutily to her. Get away. your
Instead she glanced up elfishly
through her mist of fair hair. with a
small. silver laugh Of defiance. while
that link Of the machine labeled G 45,
probably bewitched. maintained most
painful STOPPING attitude. with his long
neck and such part of his cheek as was
visible dark purple from the rush Of
blood and his eyes staring out Of his
head us he contemplated the gravel.
The little. piping voice addressed him.
"ritty ballw it remarked converse
tionally. At the same time the warder
adjured him. Murphy was torn be-
tween discipline and-whnt shall | say =?
What could brutal. bad character like
Murphy feel for sickly infant? Never
Il .lcss a voice issued from the black,
Dent stubble by which his Uranium
could be identiHed-an unheard of, un-
known voice. not Murphy's at all
which said huskily:
"Now, honey. go to your nanny"
Even us he spoke, with CLINT In his
small eye sideways. a woman swooped
down on the fairy and snatched her up
with a cry Of dismay.
"Why, you little hussy, what are you
doin' there? Them prisoners might
have killed you!"
Murphy heard. He certainly looked
murderous as he Strengthened himself.
He seemed somehow bewildered as the
experimenting officer addressed him.
"What were you up to. stopping like
that?"
Murphy wiped his forehead with his
great hand, as II he were wiping the
incongruous incident away. and mo-
rosely resumed work.
"Don't know what business Parr has
lettin' his bit O. child get among
prisoners" the injured official growled.
Then a curious spark fiickered In the
eye of G 45. and he concluded his
agreeable exercise quite mechanically
with an odd look Of conflict oil his ma
I! lign countenance and Il still Odder war
of feelings in his heart. which said stu
pidly over and over again. with varied
mental intonuti0ns:
"purr's child! PARIS child!
Gracious reader, 1t seems unlikely to
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-15
The stereotyped Form.

THO SVcEeOtyPeU TVE"s
McJigger-Have you heard from
Jolkley since he went to Africa?
Thingumbob-He sent me two little
lion cubs the other day.
McJigger-The idea! Any message?
Thingumbob-A card tied to the neck
of one Of them. which read. Il hope
these few lions will find you well."-
Philadelphia Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-15
Making History.

"That historical novel Of yours
doesn't read as II you had studied his
tory much" said the brutal critic.
THANK YOU" said the author whom
nothing disconcerts. This Is the first
time you have given me credit for orig
inality."-Washingto Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-15
NOTICE.

The subscriber reby gives notice that ne
has been duly appointed administrator of the
estate Of
ABNER X. GIBBS, late of Potter.
In the County OF Oxfor,i, deceased. ami given
bOn,ls as the law directs. All persons having
tenants against the estate OF said deceased aIe
desired 10 present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested TO make p'y-
ment Immediately. -
August 18th. 1893. EDW WAhD Glbb>.