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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-23
Sour
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
An Ensli.hman,. Prophecy.

The late Sir Walter Besant In his his
tory of London quotes the following
remarkable prophecy made by an Eng
lishman, Colonel George Hanger, In
179S. Should live," he wrote, Ito
good old age am confident that shall
hear of the northern and southern pow
ers Of America waging war with each
other, when one party will solicit as-
sistance from France, the other from
Great Britain.
1T will then depend on the Judgment
OF those men who at that period may
be at the head Of the French and Brit
ish councils whether or not they will
interfere in American disputes. In my
humble opinion it would be better for
both countries to let them settle the
matter among themselves.
81 will be so bold as to offer another
opinion. We should give up Canada
and Nova Scotia to the Americans pro-
vided we could make this sacrifice the
foundation of an alliance offensive and
defensive with the United States. Then
we never should be obliged to send the
prime Of the British army to die in the
West India islands.
Il anxiously hope and trust that I
shall live to see the day when an ALI.
ance offensive and defensive, will be
formed between the two countries, as
Great Britain and America may to-
gether defy the united powers Of all
Europe"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
Reviewing the Sermon.

The theological reporter being out OF
the city, the sporting editor was sent
to church with instructions to care
fully review the sermon that was to
be preached by an eminent visiting d.
vine. The sporting editor was up
against hard proposition, but he pro-
ceeded to make good as follows:
"The weather was perfect and the
grand stand and bleachers were
packed. The Rev. DR.. Blankety Blank
was in the box for the Unitarians, and
she certainly had everything in the
book. When he tackled the New Je-
rusalem he used the slow ball artis-
tically, but when he warmed up OH
hades he had speed to burn and
whipped them over like shot. He
had swell control and never lost sight
of the plate for minute, especially
after 1t had been passed around.
"The choir did great deal of root
ing from the players bench, and oc-
casionally a voice from the bleachers
yelled 'Amenv Although 1t was an
extra inning game he never let up for
a minute, and had the visitors proper
ly hooked up throughout, putting some
of them to sleep. If he can only keep
up the pace, the big league for bim
next season.'-Milwaukee Sentinel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
me Luxury OF Grief,

The luxury Of grief is indulged in by
all ages, but 1t is doubtful If it is ever
again so much enjoyed as in childhood,
according to the Boston Transcript.
Perhaps IL our memories could take US
back to the very earliest days OF infan-
cy we s,.anld find that we were often
revelins in ,:alight when we were SYM
pathetically supposed to be writhing
with stomach ache "and with no Ian.
guage but cry"
A little girl of most angelic disposi-
ton has given the whole thing away.
She had fallen OIL G brick walk and
barked her knees and bumped her
chin. To her next door neighbor, who
inquired from the window some time
afterward If she had hurt herself very
badly the sufferer replied with a quiv-
ering lip "Oh, yes. ought to be in the
house crying noww
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
Old Hay the Best.

Old hay is preferable for the reason
that it has entirely passed through the
process of sweating or fermentation.
This renders it much less likely to cause
digestive disorders in the equine sub
ject. Again many different sorts of in
sects lay their eggs on the stems of the
grasses which enter into the composition
of hay. These remain on the stems
when the grass is cut down and the
process of curing does not destroy their
vitality. Hence when new hay is fed
these eggs, replete with life, are taken
into the horses stomach and there hatch
out, causing much trouble. Then In
all new hay there is much more water
than in old hay and as the nourishment
comes from the dry matter q lesser
quantity of the old hay does the same
work of nutrition and the old is for that
additional reason to be preferred.-New
England Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
A Miser's Last Wish.

A Greek died In the small town Of
Caracal, having always lived on the
aims Of his compatriots. Before dying
he made his wife swear that she would
bury him in the dirty old overcoat
which he wore every day. The poor
woman had to ask the Greeks Of
Caracal to help her to provide the costs
of the funeral. A good hearted Greek
went to see her in her aliiiction and,
pointing to the body, said he would
give her q better coat to bury the man
in. Then she told him Of the dead
mans last wish. The Greek, whose
suspicious were awakened. told her
that she should certainly not part with
the body before she had we'll examined
the coat, for there must be some par
ticular reason for the request. The
widow unpIcked the lining Of the over
coat and found $4,000 francs In bank
notes which the miser wished to take
into the grave with him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
The Outlook for Corn.

A dispatch says: 'It is predicted
that if frosts keep off for two weeks
longer, Nebraska will have a corn crop
of l75 100000 bushels, and Iowa crop
larger than last year. Minnesota re-
ports that so per cent OF the corn crop
will be out of danger by the last OF next
week and the balance week later.
Iowa's new crop is very large and heavy
wheat receipts are expected to commence
next week."
"In Kansas heavy rains have promot-
ed the growth of corn, and in the west
ern part of the state, where corn seldom
natures, it is annouced that the yield
will break all records, running as high
as 80, 900 bushels. Grain and grass
are very heavy. Kansas has bumper
year. New England Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
os .n. Same ouiniou.

The pretty factory girls Of Yorkshire
and Lancashire stand no nonsense
from the men they keep company"
with. II the latter grow at all lax In
their courting they are speedily sent
to the right about.
A young mill hand arranged to take
his girl for q walk one Saturday aft.
ernoon, but did not turn up till close on
tea time. He had been waiting, he
casually explained, for racing pigeon
to come back to his cot, and 1t had
flown so slowly that he was quite dis
gusted with It,
The girl greeted this cool excuse with
q sniff and deliberately proceeded to
take of her hat.
"And what will you do WI 1t now
it's failed to keep good time," she
asked-"gi'e 1t another chance"
"Not I! I shall hand 1t DER to Jack
Smith, who amt SO particular as me,
and get better bird"
"Then Ah'll hand thee over to Liza
Smartley and whistle up another feI'
ler," declared the girl, nodding sig.
nificantly toward the door. "Ah'm Ike
thee-Ah can't abide late birds!
And the young man, despite bis en-
treaties, had to go.-London Tit-Bits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
DANGER IN THE HIGH DIVE.
Deafness . Frequent Injury to
Those Not Initiated.


Except for those WHO Lave in cspc.
cial aptitude for it-and they are few
high diving is a dangerous pastime to
indulge in," said diving expert the
other day. "A good diver may occa-
sionally lose his balance, but, being
generally cool headed, he can regain II,
or at any rate sufficiently so as to pre-
vent injury to himself.
"In the majority Of cases deafness Is
the most frequent injury inflicted by
diving. The cause Of this is that few
find 1t easy to drop the head sufficiently
to get it well between the arms. The
result is they receive some tremendous
blows on the head, and IL the water is
struck bit sideways the ear gets most
of the concussion, and the result will
frequently be rupture of the men,
brane of the tympanum. A good pre-
ventive for such an accident is to place
in the ears little medicated wool or
cotton dipped in oil.
Another injury to health caused fire.
quently by diving arises from getting
large quantities Of water into the lungs.
The extent Of the harm done In cases
Of this sort depends on the condition Of
the water as to its cleanliness. I have
often seen boys, for instance. dive into
water at places where it was absolute
ly filthy from the evacuation Of drain.
age into 1t. The danger to health, es-
pecially to those with not overstrong
constitutions, can readily be seen.
'"The higher the dive the longer. Of
course, will be the duration under wa
ter. Now, an inexperienced diver Is
rarely able to hold Ills breath under
water for more than second or two
at time, and IL the dive is an unusu-
ally high one he will in nine cases out
of ten give up the struggle in trying to
retain his breath and invariably, too,
Just before his head reaches the sur
face. The result not infrequently Is
that the water that has escaped into
his lungs and stomach Is far more than
Is good for him, and to many 1t Is posi-
lively injurious.
'"The best thing I know Of to bring
one quickly to the surface in high div
ing is to have a piece Of cork fastened
under each armpit. Corks weighing
four ounces each are sufficiently strong
in buoyancy for man Of $50 pounds
in weight. There are many devices by
which the corks can be kept secured
under the armpits. Perhaps the SIM
plest is to sew each cork into tight
fitting canvas or cotton bag and then
again sew each bag on to the bathing
suit by couple Of strands, allowing
the strands to run over the shoulders.
'"Those with weak hearts," the expert
added. Cannot be too strongly advised
against high diving. The spring, the
rush through space, the break and the
entering and cleaving Of the water are
altogether too exciting for weak hearts,
and especially so in cold weather.
Philadelphia Ledger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06

Joe and black Sam would be In charge.
Johnny's last conscious sight was OF
Joe staring into the fire, while Lucas
Robin spoke low and eagerly in his ear.
Lady Golightly, securely tethered a
little way from the wagon, was muz-
zling the remains Of her fodder, max
ing little dry, tinkling sounds that
somehow wove themselves all through
,Johnny's dream.
When they fell silent he awoke with
a start. The fire was dead. BY the
stars he knew it was long past mid
night. A northwest wind had swept
away the promise of rain, and. though
there was no moon. a clear gray bril-
lance filed the sky. He scrambled up
and stirred the brands. They were
dank and cold. Water had been thrown
upon them. Just outside the fire circle
Joe lay, breathing heavily. Black Sam
was snoring yard beyond. Johnny
shook them hard. They did not stir.
He sprang toward the blanket spread
ltObhl. IL was tos'SSo
into a huddled heap. Trembling all
over, he ran toward the meadow. In
the edge of it Shadrach sat his horse,
fast asleep. Squire Gleaves was no.
where visible. But the drove had be-
gun to stir, neighing here or there keen
complaint.
No answer to the complainings! john
ny knew what that meant-the bell
mare had been stolen. Lucas Robin
was the thief. Intuitively the lad
snatched a halter and rushed into the
thick Of the drove. now all standing
and half of it whickering distress. The
horses snorted and edged away as he
wound in and out. More than one let
fly at him with viciously nimble heels.
but he kept on undaunted until he
found what he sought-Damsel, Light
ly's four-year-old half sister and her
match in speed and stay.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06

stifrened legs. Johnny had made
half circuit of the meadow. He was
bringing Lightly back. leaving the
drove, which had followed her. divided
betwixt wallowing and grazing. He
scrambled down and leaned a minute
on the mares shoulder. She batted
her ears and nipped his arm. then rub
bed the saddle lightly back and forth
against him. The instant she felt 1t
ungirthed she slid from under 1t. let
ting 1t tumble from his hands. gave u
low, prankish kick. then ran a little
way to u level space. put her nose to
earth, turned twice about. feeling for
snags or stones. then lay down upon II
snd wallowed hard, turning over three
times and kicking vigorously with all
her feet as she lay poised upon her
backbone.
She got up and stood, with her head
slightly dropping, nibbling ut hand
full of grass Squire Glcaves held.
Johnny went up to her and made to
take off the bride. but Squire Gleaves
waved him back, saying: Get the hal
ter ready first, Jack. No horse. not
even Lightly, amt to be depended On
when there's rain in the air. I'm sure
it's goin' to rain tonight. That's what
sets the drove to wallowin' an nick
erin so an cockin' their tails 80 sassy.
They won't break out without this la
dy," stroking Lightly's glossy neck,
"but with her loose thar's no tellin'
what mightn't happen. If once she
took the notion to run there'd be the
devil to pay"
The wagon Gathering up drowned
lower sounds, at least to human cars.
But all at once Lightly half wheeled,
stretched her neck. pricked both ears
sharply forward. flung up her head and
snorted. Then size stood rigid with
naring nostrils, snorting family with
every other breath. She faced the I'M
broken woods, thick with underbrush.
which lay upon the other side of the
road. Squire Gleaves stroked her
shoulder soothingly as he said to John
ny: 81 do wonder what she hears or
smells. It CANT be varmint. If It was
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
SC0TT'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.
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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-
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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 & BOVINE. Chemists,
4oe-4is Pearl Street. New York.
800. and $l.oo; all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
The Generals Nose.

Like Cyrano de Bergerac, General b.
Of the regular army was possessed Of Il
nose which excited curiosity, If not
comment, wherever he appeared. At
one of the hops given at the post the
dancers wore fancy dress and masks.
The generals partner chanced to be n
vivacious young thing who had never
met him before. Nor was she any the
wiser as to his identity when. follow
ing the custom at mask balls. he re-
moved the covering from his face. His
partner followed suit, and her prattle
ceased for awhile. Then she remarked.
reproachfully: "Oh, but 1t isn't fair.
You haven't taken of your nose!'-
New York Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
past, missing Johnny's head bare
inch. 1t came from the roadside. In
the strengthening light he could dis

past, missing JOhnny's head a bare
inch. II came from the roadside. In
the strengthening light he could dis
tinguish there Lady Golightly tugging
ut her halter and lashing out with her
heels at the tagged chestnut. The
chestnut's rider was swearing loudly.
His second pistol had flashed in the
pan. Johnny saw that in his anger
he had put 1t to the black mares head,
and flung up his hands, crying out at
the sight.
Here, you boy! Are you a sensible
lad" Robin called as the drove and
its leader charged down upon him.
Johnny sat straighter.
"If l was I reckon I wouldn't be
here" he said. But try to be hon.
est. That's why l come after Lightly"
"You won't get her." Robin said with
a sneering laugh. "She's mine. law.
fully mine. Joe Gleaves let me have
her to pay one Of his gambling debts.
The drove was to pay the others and
leave something over for him. Joe is
q coward. He would not let me take
her openly. l had to drug the lot of
them and then slip Off like thief
"You are q thief, and worse" Johnny
said hotly. With an oath Robin spurred
at him, meaning to ride him down. In
the rush he dropped Lightly's halter.
Johnny wheeled Damsel. whistling as
she wheeled. Lightly ran to him. Be
fore Lucas Robin could check and turn
johnny was on the bell mares back
and riding for life through the woods
toward the big meadow.
Luckily they were open woods. john
ny lay fiat on the mares back, guiding
her. what time she needed guidance,
by gentle pressure, now this side her
neck, now that. 1t took more than n
mile to skirt and head the bewildered
drove, which turned in its tracks to
follow the tinkling bell Momently he
expected to feel bullet, better aimed,
plow through his flesh. He could hear
Robin behind swearing horribly. but
to his Joy the sounds grew fainter, and
when broad daylight laughed through
the woods they ceased altogether. But
Johnny dared not sit up until at a
crossroad he ran upon the circuit rider
and the hunter who was guiding him
to his next appointment.
They went with him to the big mead
ow, where the sleepers all were strug-
Cling back to sick consciousness. There
Johnny told the whole story. except
JOes part in it. That he never told
anybody until Joe was safely dead, for,
say what you will, he was Miss Alice's
brother, and she loved him dearly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
NOTICE.

In the District Court Of the United States for
e., the District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
in the matter OF
the partnership of
DORIoS Il GALLANT, the
Individual copartners In
which are ID. Michael In Bankruptcy.
Dorion and Peter j.
tGallant and they individ-
ually, of Mexico,
Bankrupts.
TO the creditors OF the partnership of Dorior
6allant, the individual copartners In whict
are d. Michael Dorion and Peter j Gallant, and
she creditors OF each of them indi ftually In the
Cognty OF Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given that on the l9sh day o.
sept, A. ID. 1903. the partnership OF Dorion q
Sallant. the individual copartners In which arr
~ Miehael Dorion and Peter j. Gallant, and they
INDIVIDUALLY were duly adjudicated bankrupt
snd mat the first meeting of their creditors VII
oe held at the Court House, In South Paris
on the l4tn day Of October, A. ID. 1903, at II
O'Clock In the forenoon, at which time the salt
creditors may attend, prove their claims, ap
point trustee. examine the bankrupts, an'
transact such other business may properi,
come before said meeting.
south Paris, Sept. q, 1903.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06

Please the good Lord, she'll lead many
more. She shows her age rs little as
| | do mine"
| Joe's face was tense as he watched
his father gallOping ahead, light and
straight in the saddle as he was him.
self. "The old mans good for thirty
years ut least" he said, half under
breath. his mouth hardening. He was
Il handsome fellow, slight, but well set
up. with darkling eyes under brent
brows and very red lips cruelty thin.
He had been strictly brought up and
was outwardly model Of all the vir.
tues. As to whether the virtues struck
deep there were two opinions. His
world for the most part held that they
did. But there was sharp eyed
moiety. long cared withal, that whis-
pered in its most private hours of
other things-rosterings and riotings
in Nashville town. whittier Joe went
for fortnight every winter; night long
gaming at the crossroads the other side
of the county. stolen visits to the Nash
vile races and heavy wagers lost and
won.
Still, when all was said. he was no
worse than hypocrite, throwing dust
in the eyes of blindly doting father.
There were only himself and his blind
sister Alice to inherit the tidy fortune
Squire Gleaves had laid up. Every
body knew Joe would come into seven
eighths of it. so the harshest Of his
critics did not blame him overmuch for
keeping his riotous living under cover.
To riot openly would distress his IA
ther beyond measure, and it Is every
where understood that those whose can
pay his scot is entitled to riot In his
youth.
Maybe it's fifty years. He's just the
build to live to hundred" Joe re-
peated. still hushedly, as his father
went out of sight. Then he snatched
walnut from laden bough above
the road, half turned and fired 1t at
Shadrach, shouting: "Wake up, ole
nigger! Wake up! Are you tryin' to
break your neck an let us starve here
In the wilderness!'
mo. stree! Shadrach too hongry.
He not gwine die dat er-way, wild meal
an -four an middlin' meat in de wag-
in," Shadrach said. grinning broadly,
as he rubbed his eyes. "But 'tain't no
wonner drapt ter sleep. YO' all dribe
dem hawses so piZen slow de ve'y look
er de wagin wheels sot me noddin'."
"Well. drive for all your team Is
worth nOw." Joe called back. He was
hundred yards clear Of the latest
drove laggard. Far ahead he could see
the foremost ranks punching and
crowding in the creek. He swung his
whip high above his head, made it
snap three times and went like the wind
in the wake of the plunging beasts. BY
the time he came fully up with them
only twenty stood in the stream. 1t
WAS rolled for 100 yards up and down.
The banks were shallow and shelving.
Joe knew the drove had rushed down
them. Then the more whimsical or the
least thirsty had crowded one above
the other, each eager to drink from a
current unveXed and untainted.
AS he rode up the bank he saw his
father dismounted. bending to rub his