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the great event arrived. 1t was q
frosty night, Gear, sparkling Win
stars. a keen breat tn cutting down from
the northwest. NJ. ROussillon, Nine.
Roussillon, Alice and Lieutenant Bever-
lev went together to the river house,
whittier they had been preceded by al
most the entire population OF VIM
cennes. Some fires had been built out
side, the crowd proving too great for
the buildings capacity, as there had to
be ample space for the dancers. Merry
groups lowered around the flaming
logs, while within the house fiddle
sang its simple and ravishing tunes.
Everybody talked and laughed; 1t was
a lively racket Of clashing voices and
rhythmical feet.
When tile ROussillon party arrived II
attracted condensed attention. Its I'M
portance, naturally Of the greatest In
the assembled popular mind, was en-
hanced-as mathematicians would say
to the nth poverty the gown OF Alice
1t was resplendent indeed In the SIM
ple, unaccustOmed eyes upon which II
flashed with buff silken glory. Ma
irons stared at it, maidens gazed VIII
fascinated and jealous vision, mer
young and old let their eyes take fui
liberty. 1t was as IL queen, arrayeo
in a robe Of state, had entered thai
dingy log edifice, an apparition OF daz
zling and awe inspiring beauty. Ihe
dancers swung together and stopped II
confusion. But she, fortified by q
womans strongest bulwark. the sense
of resplendency, appeared quite uncon
scious Of herself.
Little Adrienne, hanging In blissfu
delight upon Rene's strong arm, fell
the stir Of excitement and wondered
what was the matter, being too short t
see over the heads Of those around her
"What is it? What is it?" she cried
tiptoeing and tugging at her compan
IONS sleeve. "Tell me, Rene; tell me,
say"
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NUMBER 49.

with you again." She laughed, but
there was no joyous freedom In the
sound.
"Why, Alice-my dear Miss ROussil.
lon, you do me wrong. l beg thou
sand pardons IL I've hurt you," he
cried, stepping nearer to her. land l
can never forgive myself. You have
somehow misunderstood me, l know
you have"
On his part it was exaggerating a
mere contact of mutual feelings into
dangerous collision. He was as much
self deceived as was she, and he made
more noise about it.
1T is you who have misunderstood
me-" she replied. smiling brightly now.
but with just faint, pitiful touch OF
regret or self blame lingering I'm her
voice. Father Beret said you would.
l did not believe him, but
"And you shall not believe him. said
Beverley. Il have not misunderstood
you. There has been nothing. lou
have treated me kindly and with beau
tiful friendliness. You have not done
or said thing that Father Beret or
anybody else could criticise, and IL
have said or done the least thing 10
trouble you I repudiate it-I did not
mean It, Now you believe me, don't
you, Miss ROussillon:"
He seemed to be falling into the hab-
1t of speaking to her in English. She
understood u somewhat imperfectly, es-
pecially when in an earnest moment he
rushed his words together as II they
had been soldiers he was leading at the
charge step against an enemy. His
manner convinced her even though his
dlction fell short.
"Then well talk about something
else" she said, laughing naturally now
and retreating 10 chair by the hearth
side. Il want you to tell me all about
yourself and your family, your home
and everything"
She seated herself with an air Of con-
scious aplomb and motiOned him to
take distant stool.
There was great heap Of dry logs in
the fireplace. with pointed flames shoot
ing out of its crcvices and leaping into
the gloomy. cavelike throat Of the fiue.
Outside n wind passed heavily across
the roof and beloved in the chimney
top
Beverley drew the stool near Alice,
who with n charred stick used as a
poker was thrusting at the glowing
crcvices and sending showers Of sparks
aloft.
"Why. there wouldn't be much to
tell" he said. glad to feel secure again.
Our home is a big old mansion named
Beverley Hall. on hill among trees
and half surrounded with slave cabins.
1t overlooks the plantation i'm the val
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CHAPTER VIII.

THE DILEMMA OF CAPTAIN HELM.
- NCLE JAZON, feeling like Il
fish returned to the water aft
~ er long and torturing captlv-
ity in the open air, plunged in
to the forest with anticipations OF lively
adventure and made his way toward
the Wea plains. 1t was his purpose t.
get a boat at the village Of Ouiatenon
and pull thence up the Wabash until he
could find out what the English were
doing. He chose for his companions
on this dangerous expedition two ex-
pert coureurs de bois, Dutremble ana
Jacques Bailoup. Fifty miles up the
river they fell in with some friendly
Indians, well known to them all, who
were returning from the portage.
The savages informed them that
there were no signs Of an English al
vance in that quarter. Some Of them
had been as far as the st. Joseph river
and to within a short distance OF De-
troit without seeing a white man or
hearing of any suspicious movements
on the part of Hamilton. So back
came Oncle Jaz0n with his pleasing re-
port, much disappointed that he had
not been able to stir up some sort OF
trouble.
1t was Helms turn to laugh.
"What did tell your he cried, In
Jolly mood, slapping Beverley on the
shoulder. 81 knew mighty well that i,
was all big story with nothing in It
What on earth would the English be
thinking about to march an army away
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Agricultural Fairs Beneficial.

MFR. Editor:-I well remember the
first cattle show and fair | attended. IL
was i'm the town of Casco, and mounted
on a stone wall, Mr.. Watson Chute an
nounced in tho afternoon that there
would be a fair at Naples next Tues
day." There had been no preparation,
as only two men had agreed that day
to have Casco outdo Naples. l think
this was in 1868. As my father and l
were riding home that night he said,
''What can you do for the fair IN so short
a time?' II can drive down my steers, "
| replied. So l did, and for several
wears our cattle show and fair grew in
number of exhibits until great crowds
attended. In 1878 we had more than 20
head of neat stock on exhibition, hitched
to stakes and poles near the town house,
which was filled with products OF the
farm. We had no means OF raising
money, except taxing peddlers and show
men, and tents There were no money
premiums, only preferences, and making
mention of exhibitors through the pa
pers. This proved very satisfactory
until the invitation was sent out to
surrounding towns and some would even
hire oxen 10 come III w uoot Jul hoaHe
raised steers. This was the beginning
of the end, and our fair began to 60
down until our president offered money
premium for the best drawing, and
pair of oxen that won the prize at the
county fair was driven into town and
passed through several shows in other
towns that fall and won the prize. TINS
ended our show for several years. A
revival came on for couple OF years,
until at last while the farmers were en-
joying the racing their exhibits were put
out of doors, so that the hall could be
used for dance in the evening. rms
proved the last straw, and l think that
this recital will explain why fairs are
not more successful in rural sections.
NV idea is that the state should offer
a small stipend to encourage the young
in each town to engage in home produc-
ton. Then let the state protect each
association with just laws, not allowing
any one to make an exhibit without
stating where it was produced and under
what conditions. When there is the
same notice taken of boy with ms
steers that there is now with drawing
match we shall not hear the cry how can
we keep the boys on the fsrm?-Cor. IN
Turf, Farm and Home.
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Hood Farm, Liniment
For Man and Beast.

The unequalled external remedy for
sprains, swellings, lameneas, inhamma'
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
Hood Farm Liniment In quart OF wafer
Keeps horses sleek ana glossy u u,,
Barre, vt. ,, -
C. T. McNALLY, Groveton. N. II.
aBest on the market for taking soreness
out of horses" C. 81. GoRDoN, trainer t0r
Hon. Warren r. Daniel, Franklin, n. d.
LA IA GOOD clean preparation to use." c.
L. BLHKrLY, 343 Winthrop st., Medford,
Mass. farmer for Gen. 8. c. Lawrence.
Prices, 26c.. 6Oc., q and y. Gallon -.
For sale BY r. A. SHuRrLxFF d Co, Soutn
Paris, Ne.
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the condition of the English ut Detroit.
His optimistic eloIuence lulled Helm
to Il very pleasant sense OF security.
Beverley was not SO easy to satisfy.
bat his suggestions regarding military
discipline and vigorous prosecution
of repairs 40 the blOckhOuse and stock
ade were treated with dilatory geniali-
ty by his superior officer. The soft
wonder of a perfect Indian summer
glorited land, river and sky. Why not
dream and bask? Why not drink ex-
hilarating toddies?
Meantime the entertainment to be
given by Gaspard Roussillon occupied
everybOdy's imagination to an unusual
extent. Rene de Ronville, remember
ing but not needing the doubtful sue
cess of his former attempt, went long
beforehand to claim Alice as his
partenaire. but she fatty refused him,
once more reminding him of his Obliga-
tions to little Adrienne BOurcier. He
would not he convinced.
You are bound to me-" he said. "You
promised before, you know, and the
party was but put off. hold you to it.
You are my partenaire and l am yours;
you can't deny that"
mo. you are not my partenaire," she
firmly said. then added lightly, Ecu
mon partenaire, you are dead and
buried as my partner at that dance"
He glowered in silence for few mo-
ments, then said:
1T is Lieutenant Beverley, I sup
pOse?"
She gave him a quick, contemptuous
look, but turned it instantly into one
of her tantalizing smiles.
"Do you imagine that" she demand
ed.
Imagine 1t! l know It," he said
with hot flush. "Have no sense"
Precious little," she replied with a
merry laugh.
"You think So"
"Go to Father Beret, tell him every
thing, and then ask him what he
thinks" she said in calm, even tone,
her face growing serious.
There was an awkward silence.
She had touched Rene's vulnerable
spot. He was nothing If not devout
Catholic, and his conscience rooted IT.
self in what good Father Beret had
taught him.
Father Beret was the humble, self
effacing, never firing agent OF good In
his community. He preached In ten
der singsong voice the sweet monOt-
onies Of his creed and the sublime
truths of Christ's code. He was in
deed the spiritual father Of his people.
No wonder Rene's scowling expression
changed to one of abject self concern
when the priests name was suddenly
connected with his mood. The confes-
sional loomed up before the eyes of his
conscience and his knees smOte togeth-
er, spiritually if not physically.
"Now," said Alice brusquely, but with
sweet and gentle firmness, "go to your
fiancee, 60 to pretty and good Adrienne,
and ask her to be your partenaire.
Refresh your conscience with noble
draft of duty and make that dear
little girl overflow with joy. Go, Rene
de Ronville."
Rene felt his soul covering. even
Sinking. but he fairly maintained a
good face, and went away without say
ing another word.
"Ciel, ciel, how beautiful she is" he
thought, as he walked along the mar
row street in the dreamy sunshine.
"But she is not for me, not for me-"
He shook himself and tried to be
cheerful. In fact he hummed a creole
ditty, something about LA belle Jean.
ette, gu brise mon c9ur."
Days passed, and at last the time of
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CHAPTER VII.


YH ELM was good officer In
many respects, and his pa
trjotism was Of the best; but
AA he liked jolly company,
glass of something strong and large
share of ease. Detroit lay many miles
northeastward across the wilderness,
and the English, he thought, would
scarcely come SO far to attack his little
post, especially now that most OF the
Indians in the intervening country had
declared in favor Of the Americans.
Recently. too, the weather had been
favoring him by changing from wet to
dry, so that the upper Wabash and its
tributaries were falling low and would
soon be very difficult to navigate with
large batteauX.
Very little was done to repair the
stockade and dilapidated remnant OF a
blockhouse. There were no sufficient
barracks, a mere shed IN one angle
serving for quarters, and the old can
non could not have been used to any
effect in case Of attack. AS for the
garrison, 1t was nominal quantity,
made up mostly Of men who preferred
hunting and fishing to the merest pre-
tense of military duty.
Gaspard Roussillon assumed to know
everything about Indian affairs and
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A little community Of colored people
in Alabama had raised the money to
build new church. and the dedication
was to take place the next day. Where
are you going tomorrow" the school
teacher asked one young girl. Smiling
radiantly, she answered, "I'ze going to
the degradation Of our church!
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NOTICE.

has been duly appointed administrator OF the
CHRISTIAN ALFELT. late Of Rnmford.
IN the County OF Oxford, deceased, anu gNen gss,.
bonds as the law directs. All persons haslns
demands against the estate OF said deceased ars
desired 20 present the same for settlement anu
an indebted thereto are requested 70 make pay
"'sas Nov. i7.h. 1908. TEwKsBURY L. SWEAT.
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PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested In either Of the Estates
Az a Probate Court, held at Paris. In anu
for the County OF Oxford on the third TUESDAY 0i
NV In the wear OF our Lord one Thousand
a,ns bnnJred and three. The following matter
having been presented for the action tnereSpon
Sereina fter indicated. it IS hereby ORDERED;
That notice thereof be given to all persons IN
terested, BY causing copy OF this oruer 70 % oe
Dnhlished three weeks successfully IN tne oA-
{ord Democrat, a newspaper puonshed a ooutn
paris, In said County, that they may appear ~
P~obste Court 20 be held at Paris. on
the third Tuesday OF December, A; u. ISSs az a.
of the clock IN the forenoon, and be hearu there-
on II they see cause
sANUEL ID. McKUSICk, late OF Denmark,
deceased; first and final account presenter ior
allowance by Sarah Z. Mchusick, e1ecutrA'
ASSON W. BowKER, late Of Woodstock, {,
,eceased: petitlon for license 10 sell anu convey
real estate presented by James L. Bowker' su-
mnisuator.
ADDISON Z. HERRlCk,
Judge Of said Court.
u "~N ALBERT ID. PARK, Register.
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NOTICE.

The subscribers herebv give notice that they
nave been duly appointed executrices OF the iast
will and testament OF
JERE wINSLOw. late of Paris. -,
IN the County OF oxford, deceased All
parsons having demands against the estate
on said deceased are desired to presen,
the same for settlement. and all inueoteu
thereto are requested TO make Pas"en'
Immediately. ~ puppANK
Nov 1-,h la0S LIZZIE A. wISSLOW.
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[To BIZ CONTINUED
BIrd Migration.

After years of study devoted to the
topic Professor Alfred Newton Of Cam
bridge stated that without doubt bird
migration is the greatest mystery In the
entire animal kingdom. "a mystery" he
added, that can be no more explained
by the modern man Of science than by
the simple minded savage Of antiquity"
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice tnSt ne nas
been duly appointed administrator Oh 'ne es'''e
WILLIAM W. SPRING, late OF Brownheld.
IN the County OF oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons nsVins
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
5esired TO present the same for settlements, anu
an indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately. s,p,xn
Nov nth, 1908. SAMUEL Z. Sf niN".
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that ne pa, nas
been duly appointed executor OF the last Will
and testament OF -,
MARY P. CULLINAN. late OF Norway,
In the County of oxford. deceased. All per,
sons having demands against the estate OF said
decreased are desired 20 present tne same ~. lot
settlement, and sll indebted thereto are request
ed to make payment Immediately.
Nov. lIth, 1903 GEORGE II. CULLlNAN.
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Management of The WoodIot.

In handling a neglected woOdlOt the
first work will naturally be to get to-
gether the down stuff, and then TO cut
out the dead or dying trees whatever
the size. An occasional live tree may
have to be cut for making roadway
for hauling out the wood, though it is
often good plan to haul out trees to
the edge of a lot by hitching horse to
the butt and thus get through narrower
places than sled or wagon could be
drawn. l once knew chestnut lot
nicely cleaned that way without cutting
any road at all. Frequently the horse
could haul out quite a number Of
dead trees at time. When trees
die from standing too crowded there
are usually but few side branch
es of any size and only the bodies are
worth saving for fuel. A horse will
haul one or more such bodies round be-
tween standing trees at good advan-
tage. When hauled out to the edge of
the lot or to road cut through it they
can be cut down or Sawn into suitable
lengths for loading on sled or wagon.
On every steep hillside woodlOt trees
can often be hauled on the ground far
more safely than if loaded on wheels or
sled. After cleaning out down stuff
and the standing dead trees the next
aim should be to thin out live wood
where the trees stand too thickly for the
best good of the lot. Good timber is
ALWAYS worth more than fuel and all
trees that are of inferior kinds and all
crooked or unhealthy specimens of the
better varieties should be removed as
fast as needed for fuel.
One thing / would insist upon in ad-
vising the cleaning up of woodland,
which is to always leave strip at the
edges, especially on the side of the pre-
vailing winds, to keep the hard winds
out. On the southerly side / would
also leave the trees untrimmed to pre-
vent the sun from killing the bark of the
trunks and thus doing harm. In cutting
off large woodlots where the work is
continued through a series of years, it is
more comfortable for the choppers 10
begin on the sunny side, but observing
persons must have noticed that the
standing trees left on the exposed edge
are checked in their growth by the ex-
posure to the burning rays of the sum-
mer sun. The north winds are usually
less damaging to exposed trees than is
the sun on trees that have always been
shaded by companion trees. And yet
while a lot is young and growing l
would never trim close to the edges to
let the winds in. The leaves that an
nually fall should remain under the
trees to protect the roots, hold moisture
and yield up their fertility when finally
decayed. l have sometimes gathered
leaves from woodland for use in stables
or for other purposes, but it is always
a damage to the trees unless the lot is
so situated that the leaves would be
blown out anyway. Most every wood
lot in a state of nature is bordered with
an underground of shrubbery that does
keep out strong winds.-Cor. in N. Z
Farmer
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Late reports from English markets
Give an active demand for American
fruit, with apples packed in half barrels
selling for about one third more tnan
barrels. In spite of great shipments
the price is well sustained, due to 6oy-
srs present from all over Europe. it is
this which gives promise for fair prices
throughout the season.-Maine Farm
or.
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W WEEDS

Consumption is a human
;;yeed Aourishing best in weak
lungs. Like other weeds it's
easily destroyed while young;
when old, sometimes I'M
possible.
Strengthen the lungs as you
would weak land and the
weeds will disappear.
The best lung fertilizer is
SCOTS Emulsion. Salt pork
!, good too, but it is very hard
10 digest.
The time to treat consump-
lion is when you begin trying
to hide it from yourself.
Others see it, you won't.
Don't wait until you can't
deceive yourself any longer.
Begin with the first thought
to take SCOTS Emulsion. It
it isn't really consumption so
much the better; you will soon
forget it and be better for the
treatment. If it is consump-
ton you can't expect to be :.;
cured at once, but if you will
begin in time and will be
rigidly regular in your treat
ment you will win.
SCOTS Emulsion, fresh air,
rest all you can, eat all you
can, that's the treatment and
that's the best treatment.
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"Tm going to tell him what I think
of him." said the angry man. "What
do you think Of It"
T think" was the reply. "that he
must be a smaller man than you are
or else you think pretty well Of him.
Chicago Post.
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Boot and Shoe Repairing.
Don't forget that I do boot and
shoe repairing at my home.
BLANCHARD STUART,
wss,srn Avenue. South Paris.
TO LET.

The place known as the MIS-
Merrill place on High Street, South
Paris, owned by L. L. Jackson
Good rents for two small families.
Water in the house. Inquire of
A. X. JACKSON, or
is. WRIGHT.
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NOTICE.

The snbscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor OF the last
will and testament OF
in the County of Oxford. deceased, am.
bsviny demands against the estate OF said de-
ceased are desired 10 present the same for SET; get,
tIement. and all indebted thereto are requested
10 make payment Immediately.
Nov. lTth, 1903. JAMES D "ni"ni'
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NOTICE.

The subscribers hereby give notice that tney
nave been duly appointed executors OF the as'
will and testament OF
LANES SMITH, late OF Norway.
an the Connty OF Oxford deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate OF SAID 1e-
easel are desired TO present the same Tor seste
ment. and all indebted thereto are requesteu W
uaAe pay uie"' j. ORIN SMITH.
CHARLES r. SMITH.
Nov 18th, 1903. EDITH vi. Sniih'
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HORSE FOR SALE.

Bay horse eleven years old. weighs
100, good worker and good driver
single or double. Smooth and
sound and will be sold at a bargain.
A. J. PENLEY,
South Paris, Me.
Nov. 70, 1908.
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Pains in the Back

Are symptoms of weak, torpid or
stagnant condition of the kidneys or
liver, and are warning it is extremely
hazardous to neglect, so important
is healthy action of these organs.
They are commonly attended by loss
of energy, lack of courage, and some
times by gloomy foreboding and de-
spondency.
IT had pains in my back, could not sleep
and when l got up In the morning felt
worse than the night before. began tax
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla and now l can
sleep and get up feeling rested and able to
do my work. attribute my cure entirely
to Hoods Sarsaparilla." MRS. ]. N. PERRY,
care II. s. Copeland, Pike Road, Ala.
Hoods J1rSdpdrilld
and Pills
Cure kidney and liver troubles, relieve
the back, and build up the whole system.
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81 was well; would be better; here !
lie," Is the epitaph on a tombstone II
England.
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AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLow."

on practical agricultural topics
is solicited Address all communications In
tended for this department TO HENRY d..
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat Paris. Ne.
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Great Crops OF Hay Raised.

GEORGE NJ. CLARK, THE GRASS KING,
TELLS HOW 1T Is DoNE-INTENsE CUL-
TIvATIoN PAYS.