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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13

"GOOh Good! iank 1t on, qulckl
Go on, now! Don't be foolish. l won't
look at you" This last as the girl,
after an involuntary motion toward
her throat had hesitated while her
face became suffused with bushes.
''This is matter Of life and death,
Nell. Be sensible"
In another moment he had 1t from
her trembling hands, and after he had
carefully fastened 1t between the
frame and the white globe of the Ian
tern he noted critically the bright red
tinge 1t gave to the lanteyn's light.
Then, placing it in her hands, he said:
There's yours. Now, what Shall
use? oh, yes-the switch light, to be
sure. 1t is red OH two sides and will
do if hold it right. Nell, you must go
up the track and stop the express. I'll
look after the limited. Shes the dam
gcrOus one. | think Johnnie Clark is
running her tonight, and he only touch
es the high places when hes late. Get
just as far up the track as you can,
sight swing your lantern straight across
the track till lie answers it. Look out
for the cattle guard at the crossing and
don't stumble. Now go"
A low, steady rumDling borne from
distance OH tic still, frosty air remind
ed him that there yet remained impor-
tant work to do.
He FASTENED to the high switch tar
get and clambercd up its dozen iron
rounds, so cold it was painful to re-
lease his hands from them, wrenched
the warming signal from its socket and
slid to the ground. Then, after one
fleeting glance to see if Nellie's signal
was still visible, he sped quickly but
carefully down the track. holding one
red side of the heavy lantern directly
before him.
With startling shrillness came the
whistle from the fast approaching linn
tied. Its engineer, believing that he
had absolute right of track, was using
every ounce Of steam in mad endeav-
or to make up time.
The whistle blast just sounded was
the customary one for the highway
crossing ut the foot of the one mile hill.
This hill the limited must ascend and
round before Somerville would come
into view.
Ned knew it would take the train at
least three minutes to ascend the hill
and round the curve, and to avert the
collision he must get the signal to them
before they pitched over the summit Of
the hill and struck the heavy down
grade into Somerville.
He had only little more than two
minutes time in which to cover 200
yards on au up grade, and he was hand.
icapped by the weight of the heavy
lantern. Two short, sharp whistle
blasts from behind told him that Mel
lies signal had beSA seen and that the
express would be stopped far enough
below the station to make all safe if he
could only communicate the danger to
the limited in time.
The steady. even exhaust from the
engine of the latter train was becoming
horribly distinct.
Great beads Of perspiration stood out
upon his forehead us he redoubled his
efforts. His heart almost failed him
when he saw the rays from the en-
gine's headlight veer to the north as II
reached the tangent of the curve, but
lie struggled bravely on and in half a
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
A Troublesome Ant.

In the state of Colombia there Is a
large ant (Atta cephalotes) which
causes great deal of injury to plan
taticns. 1t attacks and carries off in
discriminatory Ill kinds Of foliage, and
no sort of vegetation seems to come
amiss to it. The quantity of foliage
carried off by these ants is immense.
A naturalist recently investigated the
uses to which the ants put this mass
Of vegetable matter. and he ascertain
cd that they employ it to make hot
beds. upon which their eggs are depos
tied to be Matched by the heat produced
by the fermentation Of the leaves. The
ants do not eat these portions for food.
and the larvae are fed upon carefully
selected diet. Once the brood is hatch
ed. the ants clear away the hotbcd. car
rying out of their nest all the decom-
posed vegetable matter. This is thrown
out in heaps apart and in the large ant
hills these heaps will contain bushels
and upward.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13

minute more stood breathless and trem-
bling, but happy and triumphant. at
the top of the hill. looking straight into
the ferccly glaring headlight and
swinging his lantern across the track.
Once, twice. thrice. he swung it with
out response. Johnnie Clark must be
mad" he thought. Ito go lurching
around this curve with his eyes shut!'
But even with the thought there came
the acknowledgment Of the signal. fol-
lowed Immediately by hoarse shrek
for brakes. which notified the crew in
the coaches behind that danger lurked
ahead.
Ned had done all he could and had
barely time to step aside before the
train went rushing by. but the grind
Ing of the brakes told him that Johnnie
had the emergency" applied and that
If the sand held out his efforts were not
in vain.
It was some time before the exhaust
ed boy could summon strength to re-
trace his steps. He had not proceeded
far before he met flagman. Fastening
back to protect the limited's rear end.
who shouted as LIE passed whats the
matter here, partlner?" but waited not
for n reply.
Ned soon came upon the final scene
Of the event. where stood the painting
locomotives, scarce twenty feet apart,
snorting defiance ut each other as II
furious Mt being cheated Of the fray.
+ There he found Nellie, who, with in
coherent words and trembling voice,
was endeavoring to explain the situa-
ton to the bewildered trainmen. Ned
at once assumed this not very difficult
task, and 1t required but few words
from him to elucidate matters to his
quick witted audience.
Then, after one or two smoke be-
grimed kisses had been reverently
pressed upon Nellie's fear whitened
forehead and one or two God bless
you, boyT for Ned, one train backed
into the siding and allowed the other
to pass 1t OH the main line. and soon
both had sped OH into the darkness and
the night. bearing their precious loads
Of living freight, who, all unconscious
of their narrow escape. were calmly
slumberlng.
After q long consultation the young
lovers decided that Silas must be made
acquainted with the facts ut once. Aft
er Silas had telegraphcd report of 1t
to his superintendent they were alter
nately scolded and caressed until day
light. The next day the following let
ter came to Silas:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested In either OF the estates
hereinafter named
Al Probate Court, held at Paris, In
ami for the County OF Oxford, on the thir'
Tuesday OF Sept, in the wear OF our LORD ont
thousand nine hundred and three. The follow
ing matter having been presented for the actor
thereupon hereinafter Indicated, IL Is hereby
ORDERED:
That rotce thereof be given to all persons In
terested by causing copy OF this order TO o'
published three weeks successfully In the OK
torl Democrat, newspaper published at Soutt
Paris, In said County, that they may appear al .
Probate Court TO be held at Paris, or
the third Tuesday Of Oct, A. ID. 1903, at OF tht
clock In the forenoon. and be heard thereon II
they see cause.
ASA DAY of Brownield; petition for change
Of name from Asa Day TO Asa Grant presented
By said Asa Day and Mary L. Grant, mother
ADDISON Z. HERRICK X Judge of said Court.
A true copy-sttest:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
L,.h.,,. . c.nal. by Smoke.

LI9httn9 Q Cenote y Bmokes
When the candle has burned low, 70
as to leave tolerably large wick. blow
II out. A dense smoke will arise. II
another candle be applied to the far
thest end Of the smoke very strange
thing will happen. The flame Of the
lighted candle will be carried to the
one Just blown out, looking sometimes
like a fash of lightning proceeding at
slow rate. The experiment may b
performed by blowing out the candle
as often as It Is lighted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
A Horse With a Shoe Boil.

E. G. writes from Westminster, Mass.
have horse that has shoe boil on 8
foreleg, close up to the body. 1t hai
Just come out. 1t lanes her some. II
came on three years ago, and had 1t cut
and it went off. Since then I have used
a roll around that foot nights. Can yor
tell me the best way to get rid of it with
out the knife?
Answer: Lance it and inject wast
composed of carbolic acid, one part; wa
ter, fifty parts, once daily until it heals
This Is the most humane and the bes
way to treat it. The treatment with
hlisters, which would of necessity have
to be used, is far more painful, and MOI
nearly so liable to effect cure as thu
nse of the knife.-(C. D. Smead, V. ST.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
Eject Of Music ON Animals.

At the ZOO the zebra, wild ass deer
and ostrich went into paroxysms OF
rage at the sound Of tie piccolo, al
though they had manifested various
signs of pleasure over the violin and
flute. The tiger was asleep and re-
fused to be awakened by the fiddler
and hutist. But when the man with
the piccolo began to play the animal
sprang furiously to its feet and rushed
angrily up and down the cage, lashing
its tail. SO extreme was the beasts
anguish that the piccolo man speedily
gave place to the futist The differ
ence in effect was at once apparent.
The tiger stopped, listened. lay down
and purred like kitten In its enjoy
ment Of the grateful sounds, and pres
emily fell asleep In luxurious repose.-
London Spectator.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons Interested in either of the estates
hereinafter named:
Ats Probate Court In vacation. In ard for
the County OF oxford. In September, In
the year OF our Lord one Thousand
nine hundred and three. the following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated, II Is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In
erested, by causing copy Of this order TO DC
published three weeks successfully In the Ox-
tOrl Democrat, a newspaper published at south
Paris, In said County. that they may appear al a
Probate Court 70 be held at Paris, on the
third Tuesday OF Oct 4. ID. lStS at nine OF the
clock in the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
hey see cause:
AMOS ADAMS, late of Rumford. deceased
petition that Edwin Brown or some other SUIT
able person be appointed as administrator pre-
sentel by said Edwin Brown.
CLEMENTINE \. CUSHMAN, late Of Paris,
deceased; first account presented for allowance
by George Clark, executor.
ADDISON Z. HERRICK, Judge OF said Court,
ALBERT d. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
TLn Rule Wnhhled

Whiffers-Sce here. Differs! You
told me the way to win n girl was to
devote myself to her mother.
Bifrers-Yes. Stree, that will do II
every
Whiffers-Huh! l wanted to win
Miss Beauti. and I took your advice
and devoted myself to Mrs. Beauti, and
now the old lady, who Is a widow,
wants to marry me herself.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
Dayton, Dec. s.
ailas Carver. Agent Someryille:

Silas Carver, Agent Somerville:
Referring to your telegraphic report
concerning trains 72 and 80 meeting on
main line at your station. wish to in
form you that the failure Of Night Oper-
ator Thomas at Denis to deliver an order
to No. % was the cause Of the unfortu-
nate occurrence.
I believe I am acquainted with all the
particulars of the incident and hope you
have not been too severe with the young
people on account of their disregard Of
parental authority.
desire you to express to them my
grateful appreciation Of their timely and
heroic rctiGr. hope at an carly date to
make more subGta.;;al recognition Of 1t.
Meanwhile. In view Of last nights oc-
currcnc". | have decided to make n night
vli,c If ycjr G.sti.a IT once and wish
YOU cculi ~ ~ L.r. Marsien that he is
h-rchv arpointed night operator at Som
ervillc 3. NJ. BUSNHAM.
Superintendent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
Ruyinr a Daughter.

A lady in costly mourning attire was
walking in a street in Vienna the other
day when she saw beggar woman
with three children, one Of them a girl
of two, sitting at the foot Of monu'
ment. She sent street porter to ask
IL she would give up the girl. The wo-
man nodded, whereupon the lady In
black walked up to her, gave her some
bank notes and took the child to a
store. Half an hour later she emerged
with the same child elegantly dressed,
hailed q cab and drove away.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
A True Canvasback.

A good story is told Of John Ashley, q
fellow student with Sir Joshua Reyn-
olds In London and In Rome.
While walking In the Campagna
Reynolds and some other students took
off their coats. but for a long time
nothing would persuade young Ashley
to take his off. At last he was pre-
vailed on to do SO, and the cause OF
his unwillingness to comply with the
wishes Of his friends was then reveal
ed by an oil sketch Of a waterfall
painted on the back Of the artists
WaistcOat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13

Poor Auntie!
Enfant Terrible-And did they go in
to the ark two by two?
Mamma-Yes, dearest.
Enfant Terrible-Well, who went
with auntie?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
II. Had Reen Helped Once

Two Turks were at French ban
quet. Toward the end Of the feast q
Frenchman selected a toothpick from
the tray near him and politely passed
the tray on to his neighbor, who, how
ever, peremptorily declined the offer,
eXclaiming:
"No, thank you; have already eaten
two of the accursed things"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
Eastern Steamship Company
PORTLAND DIVISION.

PORTLAND DIVISION.
Reduced Rate. Fare S1.OO, Portland
to Boston. Staterooms Sl.OO to SI.oo.
Steamers leave Franklin wharf, Fort
land, and India wharf, Boston, daily ex-
eept Sunday at p. NJ.
Freight always as low as other Ines
All freight via the steamers of this Com
pany is insured against Fire and Marine
Risk.
J. F. LIscoMB, Agent, Franklin
Wharf, Portland, Me.
CALVIN AUSTIN, V. P. & Genl.
Manager.
A. H. HANscoM, 6. P. & I. A,
General offices Fosters Wharf,
Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
Aching Joints

In the fingers, toes, arms, and other
parts of the body, are joints that are
inAamed and swollen by rheumatism
that acid condition of the blood which
affects the muscles also.
Sufferers dread to move, especially
after sitting or lying long, and their
condition is commonly worse in wet
weather.
ut has been long time since we have
been without Hoods Sarsaparilla. NY
father thinks he could not do without 1t.
He has been troubled with rheumatism
since he was boy. and Hoods Sarsapa.
rilla Is the only medicine he can take that
will enable him to take his place In the
field" MISS ADA DorY, Sidney, Iowa.
Hoods Jdrsdpdrilld
and Pills
Remove the cause of rheumatism-no
outward application can. Take them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13

| agreeable. The Od0r OF garlic
| and cabbage and the dampness
and dirt were unsupportable,
and so decided to push on to Dan
vers. The only vehicle could procure
was rattling two seated gig drawn
by bony white horse Of doubtful abil-
ity, but as my destination was only
three hours away and was not liable
to meet any one on the lonely road /
started off cheerfully enough, resolved
to enjoy my solitary drive to the ut
most.
The moonlight as it glinted on the
soft green of the hedges and streaked
the gray Of the dusty road was very
beautiful, and before half league had
been passed over 1 heartily congratu-
lated myself upon my good fortune in
escaping the horrible inn at Loudre.
After an hours dreamy and delight
full ride I came to q crossroads where
with difficulty deciphered the bat
tered signpost and learned must turn
to the left to reach ,Danvers. So, cluck-
luB up ulS ucIDclalc otSeu, WIN piO
ceeded in half dignifled, half protest
ing fashion, turned into grassy lane
between two tall hedges and drove
through a lonely district until the
dreamy influence Of the night over
came me and 1 drifted into somno-
lent state midway between sleep and
waking
was aroused by the sudden halting
of my horse, who gave a frightened
snort and planted both front feet firm
ly before him.
A subdued sobbing, as Of woman In
distress, fell upon my ears, and, lean
ing forward, l peered into the moon
light to discover whence 1t came.
A high brick wall ran close to the
roadway, covered with Ivy and lichens,
and leaning against an angle Of this, a
few steps before me, was slight, girl
ish form draped in dark mantle.
I sprang to the ground and softly ap.
preached her. Her face was buried In
her hands, and she sobbed bitterly.
"Mademolselle," l said, speaking In
French, "you are in trouble. Can as
sist you in any wayW
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
FARM FOR SALE

S,,ustei IN oxford, about 8 l.2 miles from
south Paris Small farm, good buildings, and
In cool state Of cultivation. on X. +. ID. route
Inquire OF ,
OR, JAMES S. WRIGHT. South Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
A Remedy.

He-The doctor told Jack that he had
been studying too hard lately.
She-And what did he recommend2
He-Oh, he advised him to 60 into
society a little more and give his brain
q rest-Brooklyn Life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
NOTICE

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate OF
EUGENE FLETCHER, late of Paris,
IN the County OF oxford, deceased, and given
bonJ. a. the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased are
desired 10 present the same for settlement, and
an Indebted thereto are requested to make pay
uent Immediately.
sent 18th. lgO3. WILLIAM r. FLETCHER.
James ;. Wright, Agent, South Paris. Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13

Success rules are like snails-they
must be driven into something or they
will soon rust.-Baltimore Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"SPEED TIE PLOw."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY ID
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
Heavy Team Horses.

have several pairs of large work
horses for sale. These horses have
been worked through the winter
hauling logs. Also two or three
pairs of fresh horses just received,
also several good driving horses.
w. ]. Wheeler.
South Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
Hood Farm
Calf Scour Cure
and
Digestive PoWde

doses OF Hood Farm Calf Scour Cure and
Digestive Powder brought 1t around all
right and It has been doing well ever since"
M. e. RUTH, Hanover, Pa.
Hood Farm Calf Scour Cure and Diges-
tive Powder cured three bad cases Of scours
In my herd. I find the Digestive Powder
gives the calf strength and appetite" L. G.
RArHBoNE, Hebron, Conn.
Two sizes OF each-$1 and $3.50. Call for
circular on Calf Scour Treatment.
For sale by r. A. SHURTLESE d Co., South
Paris Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
: k1bY MY ''';; E 5::: :::''
/: WEDDING
/! RING ? ogpgssns, scSns ,ss,' go';n by

=" HE inn at Loudre was very dis
agreeable. The odor of garlic
and cabbage and the dampness
and dirt We're unsupported BILE,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-13
Calf Jc0urs Cured

My calf " a 8
taken "A hours after
birth with scours Of
q watery.foamy ma.
ture, was weak and
staggered and re-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-22

For The Post.
II George Washington could rise from
his resting place and view the earth again
he would find himself suddenly enjoying
Ia popular revival. From National hero
he is transformed into the American girls
IDOL
There have been ell kinds of fads but GER
tainly the George washington fad Is the
newest and incest Of all
II is the most worthy and ennobling OF
nil the many fads that have crossed the
life OF the American girl; and so instructive
| and elevating is It that Instead of being
called piece of folly, 1t might be called
The George Washington fad has struck
tho ,r,rl OF today In several new places IL
| comes In the form of the Ratchet which Is
used as a paper weight upon her pretty
| desk and which she gives 10 her best te.-
| low to use ms a paper weight upon his more
substantial one,
[ The Ratchet Is also used as a paper knife
and magazine cutter; and you see the pref
Iry girl Of the season with fair fingers grasp
ing the pyentful Ratchet while she chops
away upon the leaves Of her book
The Ratchet also has place in decorative
art and II Is used as wall ornament; and
also for pole upon which little scrap
Eboxes and baskets are hung and 1t comes
l In for other and even more useful purposes.
You all remember how once upon time
4 everybody had O board which was called a
Il hoy board. II consisted OF pretty pole,
about twelve inches long. And upon II, ana
4 screwed into e. were small hooks upon
which little articles were hung. These key.
boards. so called, were sometimes Fery
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-22

(By Walden Bawcatt)
OF all the interesting reminders OF
George Washington probably the least
known and decidedly the least appreciated
are to DO found In the quaint little town
Of Alexandria nesting on the banks OF the
Potomac a few miles below the National
capital. In the days when Mount Vernon
was the center Of American heart interest
and the site Of the present city Of Wash
lngton was but broad exponse OF green
meadows, Alexandria was q city OF conse-
quence and the capital of social domain
quite as brilliant in It's way as that which
now holds sway at the American seat Of
government.
George Washington always took the
greatest Interest In the welfare OF the little
city, whittier he turned alike for supplies
for his plantation and for the social diver
sions of which he was VIGOROUSLY fond
The great oobblestones IA Alexandria
streets were laid by the Hessian prisoners
under Washlngton's direction. Here the
Masonic lodge, Of which ne was worshlpful
master, held Its festivities, here he came
to Sunday services In old Christs church,
sitting with his family In the odd square
pew which yet bears the silver plate With
the facsimile of his autograph and here,
finally. he came to indulge his proverblnl
foniness for dancing at the celebrated
birth night balls" instituted In his honor,
ENLISTED IN INDIAN WAR
However, Georg Washington's connec.
tion with Alexandria dates back far be.
yond the time when he was feted here as