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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25
An Economical Mother.

Small Katherine, who had been for
hidden to touch the ink bottle, had ac-
cidentally spilled its contents not only
all over her mothers desk, but on the
rug. several chairs and her own apron.
Her mother, on discovering the state OF
affairs. had expressed more surprise
than pleasure. When the father OF the
family returned at night his little
daughter met him at the door and
asked:
Papa. how much does bottle OF Ink
cost?"
"Oli, about cents"
"Five cents!" exclaimed the aggrieved
youngster In a tone Of deep disgust.
"And to think that mamma would
make all that fuss about one little bot.
tie of ink!-Lippincotts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25

A black stallion named Dexter, owned
by Marion Monson of Fort Fairfield, Me-,
was thirty-eight years old last December,
and is believed to be the Oldest horse IN
New England. He was bred and raised
by Mr.. Monson, SO there is no question
whatever about his age, being foaled in
Houlton, Me-, in December, 1854. Dur
ing the last few years Dexter has done
his regular work in the team hauling
lumber, but is now having it little cas-
ier, being worked as team horse only
part of the time, though used consider
ably by his owner as driver.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25
STATE OF MAINE.

To the Supreme Judicial Court, In Equity:
Wm. j. Wheeler of Paris, In the County OF
Oxfori, complains against the Welchviue
Lumber Company, and says:
First-That the said welchvi'le Lumber Com
pany Is a corporation duly organized under the
laws OF the State of Maine, AMI ding business
az WeIchvie, In the County of Oxford In said
STATE.
Second-That It's established place OF holding
meetings Is at said welchviile and the full
amount Of stock issued Is a. shares OF SlC) per
share.
Thir,l-That on the twentieth (2n) day of May,
A. ID. lS g, at a meeting OF the stockholders OF
said corporation, legally called therefor, a
quorum being present said stockholders unani-
mously voted TO dissolve said corporation, there
being thirty. two (33) votes In favor and none
opposed.
Foul h-Tnat there are existing habilit es
AGAINST said CORPORATION which must be paid and
existing assets thereof which require distribution
among the creditors ami stockholders and make
necessary the appointment OF trustee, or re-
celver TO perform those duties.
ti,lh-That your petitioner Is stockholder In
said company.
Wherefore, your petitioner prays that this
Honorable COuis may decree said corporation TO
be dissolved and terminated. and appoint re-
ceiver 70 close up the affairs OF said corporation
ani make such further orders and DEGREES as
shall seem to this Honorable Court TO be neces-
sary.
Dated at oxford, Maine, this llth day of July,
WI WHEELER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25

| leaped from the forecastle. closely
followed by two or three others, and
pursued them with shout. 1t was
not till had reached the bulwark near
our poop deck and saw one Of my fol.
lowers in the very act Of leaping down
upon the deck Of the schooner, which
seemed to swim below me In red
gloom, that came to myself.
Where was Menzies? looked
around in the gathering darkness, and
as did 80 there was sudden blaze
of red light and then roar. For just
a moment the blood stained deck below
me. with its heaps Of dead and wound.
ed men, shone out clear in the crimson
light. Then the vessel beside us
seemed to heave and rise and swell
and then, with one deafening crash.
spars, masts, planks and even human
beings were hurled high in the air and
descended in q hail Of ruin on our
decks. heard one wild, triumphant
shout. My eyes seemed full Of the red
glare of the explosion. Something
struck me on the head and the lights
went out, leaving only darkness and
silence
fro pH oONTINURn1
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25
DOCTORS BLUNDERS.


What Legal Methods Applied 70 Med
ical Practice Would Uncover.
"Now that am through with inedi-
cine can speak Of the profession In o
fashion that would not II 1 was still
In the practice" said gentleman who
has been known rs successful physi-
clan in New York for years as he sat
mt luncheon in the Lawyers club.
Sf course I don't care to have my
unule mentioned, for have lots Of good
friends in the profession. but the fact
Is that the profession Of medicine would
be nearly ruined II 1t had to be con-
Quoted az you gentlemen CT the bar
practice your calling.
1--WE have a great advantage over
you, for you in your cases are subject
ed to the EXTREMIST publicity, while we
in our cases have the utmost conceal
ment. Just suppose that In our cases
we had Judge who knew as much as
or more than we did presiding over our
actions and. worse than that, had an
other physician, whose interests were
not ours, watching and criticising us
at every step and blazoning every er-
ror that we made. Dear me, such a
prospect us that would frighten the
best physician who ever lived the mo-
ment he entered a sick room, and yet
that condition Is Just what you men
Of the law have to face In every case
that you try.
"What sort Of figure would law
yer cut floundering around in court
without any knowledge of his casei
But a physician can founder mentally
In a sick room without second person
being the wiser, though the patient
may suffer; but, then, dead men tell
no tales
Under such circumstances Of doubt.
which is usually ignorance. the physi-
clan can look wise, put something into
the patients stomach. go to his office,
decide what line Of experiment he will
follow, return the next day, hoping to
find that nature Is working the cure
that he doesn't know how to effect, and
being ready and willing to take all OF
the credit that comes his way.
"Why. the very first thing that nurses
are taught is to observe the utmost Sc
crecy about doctors blunders. II they
told what they know there wouldn't be
much confidence In physicians where
they are heard. Ask nurse Of expe-
rience about this when you have the
opportunity.
"Yes. sir. repeat that the publicity
and chance for criticism in your pro-
fession, II applied to medicine, would
result in the discovery Of small
amount Of science as compared with
the large amount of empiricism. New
York Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25
FRUITS AND FLOWERS.

1t never Injuries an orchard to ma
nure II.
Judicious annual pruning is essential
with the peach.
Low headed trees resist the wind
better, and the fruit is more easily
picked.
In grating q large tree 1t Is best not
to try to graft the whole tree In one
season.
Budding on certain slow growing and
somewhat incongruous stock Is the
best way Of dwarfng.
In most cases the cause Of moss ap-
pearing on the stems Of apple and 9th
er fruit trees is wet. cold. undrained
land.
The soil for roses should be rich and
of such tenacity that 1t will hold to-
gether when pressed. Sand and clay
mixed Is good.
All wood that is more than two years
old should be cut out from the currants
and gooseberries. They will produce
more fruit, even II the vines are not 30
large.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25
STATE OF MAINE.

SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT. In Vacation.
Aug Is, \. ID. l03.
ON the foregoing petition. orderef. That a
hearing thereon be had In Chambers In the
Court House at Auburn, In the County OF An
drOscOggin. on Tuesday, the 1rst day OF Septem-
Der, A. ID 1873, at one O'Clock p. NJ, and that
said petitioner cause copy of this petition and
order OF court thereon to be served on the clerk
OF said corporation at least ten days before the
said time of hearing and also cause said petition
and order Of court to be published twice before
laid hearing In the Oxford Democrat, a news
paper printed at Paris In said County of Oxford,
the end that all parties interested may then
and tn re appear ami be heard IL they de
Sire touching the subject matter of aid petition
and show cause II any they have why the prayer
thereof should not be granted.
A. X. SAVAGE,
Justice 5. j. Count.
A true eOpy-Attest
CHARLts y. WHITMAN. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25

To Thomas 5. Bridgham, Justice OF the Peace
in and for the County of Oxford and State Oh
Maine:
The undersigned, C. III. Cannon, Virgil p.
DeCoster, Eliza +. Bryant, A. A. Forbes. and
L. b. Forbes, owners OF pews In the meeting
house at East Buckfeld, known as the Federal
Meeting House, In the County Of oxford. desir-
ing 10 be Incorporated request you TO Issue your
warrant TO one Of them directing him To notify
the pew owners Of said meeting house according
TO law to meet at the time and place to be men
toned In said warrant and for the purposes oi
Incorporating the owners Of pews In SAID meet
Ing house, by choosing q Moderator and Clers
ami such other officers as they may deem proper
Also: to take such action as may be necessary
for the preservation and repair OF said meeting
house. and TO see II they viii vote TO put the carr
and custody of the said meeting house into tns
hands Of the Ladies' Aid Society OF East Buck
Held.
Buckheld, Aug. 8. 1908.
Z. II. CANNON. p. DECOsrER
A. A. FORBES. Il. B. FORBES.
4. Y. BRYANT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25

half hiss. half scream, and moment
later the heavy boom of cannon roll
ed sullenly across the gray water. !
turned startled look OH the mate.
but his eyes were already turned up
ward to the rigging as he coolly con-
tinued: ut II be lang gun amidships.
Losh me! An tae think we Gamma gle
her bit shot oorsal's."
A voice, so changed that for mo-
ment | scarcely recognized 1t for the
shippers. came down from the poop
deck.
Don't you think we had better put
her about, Mr.. MenZiesY 1t said trem-
ulously. The mate started for the first
time.
"Gang nboot? What for wad ye
gang aboot? Wudna ye jist rim into
the mooth O. the ither ane| Then he
added In a hasty half whisper to me:
"A'll hae to look efter him or he'll gang
clear aff his heed. Ah hae kent he was
but a puir fushlonless chleld. But the
Lords wull be dune"
In another second he had swung him
self on the poop, where the skipper
stood staring helplessly at the vessels.
whose true character had just dawned
upon him with paralyzing shock. As
soon as she fired she began to fall on,
and 1t was minute or two before she
came up near enough to fire again,
but when size did the shot flew scream
Ing through our rigging. cutting several
ropes und tearing hole In the lower
part of our main topsail. The skipper
had turned deadly pale and leaned
heavily against the rail. but as he saw
her coming up for third shot he
gasped out the words:
"Put her about, Menzies! l insist up
op It! Put her about, say!'
INA, ma, captain. Pit her aboot yer
sell, gin ye want her SUNK" was the
cool reply. "Ah dinna mind fecht,
but it's nae part O. ma duty tae throw
the ship ava because ye're frightened"
This open defiance seemed to arouse
the skipper as perhaps nothing else
would have done, for he made quick
/ step forward at the very moment our
! pursuer fired her third shot. 1t was
better aimed than the others and struck
the rail close behind him, shattering 1t
to hundred pieces, one Of which
struck the captain in the head as he
was In the very net Of ordering the
mate below. He fell without cry. and
Menzles bent over him for IN Instant
Then he Strengthened himself und look
. ed around. l had sprun. up the steps
TO help with the skipper. but he quietly
waved me buck.
"Ye medina mind Linn the nOo." he
said. Hes faur beyant help. Am
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE. S.
On this Sth day Of August, A. ID. 1903, on read
ing the foregoing petition, it Is
Ordered by the Court. that hearing De hau
upon the same on the 18th day of August. A. ID.
l50S, before sal Court st Portland. In said DIS
trict, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published In The Oxford Dem,
Ocrat, a newspaper printed In said District, anu
that All known creditors, and other persons In
interest, may appear at the said time and place,
and show cause, IL any they have, why the
prayer OF said petitioner should not be granted
And it Is further Ordered by the Court, that the
CLERK shall send by rail To all known creditors
copies OF said petition and this order, addressed
10 them at their places of residence as stated.
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
of the said Court, and the seal thereof. ut Port
land In said District, on the Sth day Of August
A. ID. 1903.
L. 8. JAMES r.. HEWEf, CIerk.
A true copy OF petition and order thereon.
Attest st:-JAMES 4. HEWE1, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25

weapons we nae, captaln, ue Saiu.
"Ah wudna wonder. though. it's likely
they'll be nair in yer way than
mine" followed him below in rather
a dazed state Of mind.
II didn't take long to collect all the
scrviccablc arms, and when we had
brought them into the saloon there was
still daylight enough to see both the
scho0ners. The sun had gone down
some time before, indeed, and the gray
tint which so quickly follows sunset In
the tropics was stealing over the wa
ter. but the vessels were even more
clearly visible than they had been in
the glow of the sunset. All three had
kept their course. but as the schooners
lay nearer to the wind than the ship
both were closing on us. The breeze,
however. had freshened. and the Cru
sader was forging ahead. 1t was evil
dent that the schooner we had sighted
first would cross our course ut some
distance behind us. and even the other
would hardly cross our bows as easily
as had supposed when l saw her first.
If they were pirates. as Menzies
thought. there was chance Of our
running away from them after all.
"That looks better. doesn't it" / said
MS we stood on the main deck just out
side the poop. 1.-THE old ship may show
them her heels after all"
"Ah wudna say till the contrary If
they'd only let her alane. but Am
thinkin' thuts no the Lords wull. sir"
he replied.
"Why. what do you mean?" asked,
not catching his meaning at the mo-
ment.
"See till that noow he said, laying
his hand Oh my arm and pointing to
the foremost vessel. My eyes followed
his hand, and l started. The schooner
was coming up into the wind. Her
black hull was shortening. her big Ia
teen sails shivering. She was going
about.
"She's going to give 1t up," l ex-
claimed. "or else you were mistaken.
and she isn't pirate after all"
"That's rs the Lord pleases. but Am
thinkin' yen see. Bide a wee, sir"
She came round slowly till she head
ed for us directly. and then she seemed
to hang In the wind for minute, as If
in doubt whether to 30 about or to fall
Off again. l was watching breathlessly
for her next movement when my COM
panion exclaimed. "Eh. man. All
thocht sae! \ sudden flash leaped
from the bow of the schooner, followed
instantly by a jet of white smoke.
There was strange noise overhead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25
B,rd. THAT exercise Ingenuity.

Birds building on high trees arc not
80 wary about the concealment Of their
nests us hedge builders and those that
seek the springing corn or grass land
for the shelter Of their homes, trusting
to the loftiness Of situation for secu-
rity. A nest placed upon the ground
Is in constant danger Of exposure. A
browsing animal might destroy 1t.
Then the scythe with one sweep occa'
sionally lays bare one or more nests,
thereby endangering the eggs or callow
nestlings. This renders the parent
birds very wary and causes them to
practice great ingenuity In their ef-
forts to protect the young birds.
The skylark has been known to carry
its egg or offspring to place Of safety
after an exposure Of the nest, and 1t
has been said Its long hind claw-the
use Of which has puzzled many natu-
ralists-is specially adapted by nature
for more easily grasping and transport
Ing its treasures from the source OF
danger. When the young birds are
too bulky to be thus removed the par
ent bird carries them on Its back.
though this mode Of removal is a some
what difficult one.-LondOn Tit-Bits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter Of
CHARLES 4. BENNETT. In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge OF the
District Court of the United States Tor the
District Of Maine:
GUARIES +. BENNETT of Paris, In the
Y County of oxford. and State of Maine, In
said District, respectfully represents, that on
tue 9th day OF May, last past, he was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts OF congress
relating 10 bankruptcy; that he has duly sur
rendered all his property and rights of property,
and has fully complied with all the requirements
of said Acts and of the orders of Cout touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays. that he may be decreed
by the Court To have full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex-
eepted by law from such discharge.
dated this LIST day of Augu,t, A. ID. 1903.
CHARLES L. BENNETT, Bankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25

As an evidence of the growing demand
for farms in Maine, we note that for the
last month hardly day has passed
without the Farmer receiving subscrip-
tions or calls for sample copies from peo-
pie in the Middle, Southern and Western
States, wanting information regarding
New England farms and expressing a
desire to rent or purchase, with view
to farm life and improvement.-Mains
Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25
"Are You Readyf Goy'

Mrs. John Peters was the mother OF
a family Of restless children, and she
found difficulty in reducing them to
quiet when the moment came for ask
ing a blessing ut the table. So her
course Of procedure was something n
this fashion:
"Alice, be still! Eddie. not another
word! Maud. don't you see your To-
ther Is waiting? There-now. John;
nowr-New York Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25
STATE OF MAINE.

= I
OXFORD, SIS:
TO Virgil p. ID, Coster of Buckheld.
Pursuant 10 the foregoing application you are
hereby directed to notify the pew owners OF the
meeting house meotioned In the foregoing ap-
plieation to meet at said meeting house on the
eighth day Of September. next. Tuesday at two
O'Clock z. N. for the purposes mentioned In said
application. by posting certified copy OF this
warrant ON the principal outer door OF said
meeting house and In one or more public places
In said town Of BuckHeld; both Of said not ceS to
be posted three weeks before said meeting.
Given under my hand and seal at lsuckfiefi, In
said county, this tenth day OF August. A. ID. ly3
THOS. s. BRIDGHAM,
Justice Of the peace.
A true eopy-Attest:
y.P. DECOSTER
Pursuant to the foregoing warrant to me di
rected, hereby notify the persons herein named
to meet at the time and place and for the pur-
poses therein mentioned.
Dated Aug. Il. 1905.
v.P. DECOSTER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25
.; - HOOD E4RM -
Condition POWDERS
The Best conditfDneF.

Make horses eat, expel worms, when fed as
directed, Increase the milk supply In COWS,
make stock healthy, prevent sickness and
distemper, keep young stock on the gain,
prevent and cure Indigestion, make hens lay.
BY increasing the appetite and aiding the
digestive and asslmilative functions they
enable all kinds Of stock to get the greatest
possible benefit from feed consumed.
"My horse had scratches and was run
down. gave him Hood Farm Condition
Powders and noticed change for the bet
ter In few days." A. A. Cow, Montpe-
lier; vt.
Prices: 26c., SOC. and q. A IS lb. box
sells for s.. Prepared by G. !. Hood Co.,
Lowell, Mass. For sale by r. A. SHURT-
LryT d Co., South Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25
Soils for Poultry.

Asandy, dry soil is best for poultry,
as such soils, II very porous, will be
cleaned by the rains carrying down the
filth into the soil, and because there is
less mud and dampness in winter. Near
ly all of the large duck, farms are on
sandy soil, and the use of such soil for
raising of poultry IL profitable.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25
Jcr0fuLd

Few are entirely free from 1t.
It may develop 30 slowly as to cause
little II any disturbance during the whole
period Of childhood.
It may then produce irregularity Of the
stomach and bowels, dyspepsia, cataiTh,
and marked tendency to consumption
before manifesting itself In much cutaneous
eruption or glandular swelling.
It Is best to be sure that you are quite
free from 1t, and for Its complete eradica-
tiol you can rely on
Hoods Jdrsaparilla
The best Of all medicines for all humors.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25

II suppose Dumley likes to argue as
much as ever and Is continually worst
ed as usual"
mo; he's more successful now since
he got wealthy"
"Whet has his wealth to do with itY'
"WelL.o when he 'sees he's losing be
just '0ftefs IT, Bet d ihthdted,' and that
settles Il - y Yhiiad elphia Press
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25
A Run Of Luck.

Toni asked old Goldman for his
daughter last night.
Dick-What luck?
Tom-Well, 1t was what You might
call q run Of luck. I got away.-Ex'
change.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25

Up in Aroostook county the farmers
are all getting rich. The potato crop Is
a good one and the prices still better.
Our congratulations.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25
DR.. R. O. Bailey,

Veterinary Surgeon,
Telephone. South Paris,
Office and Residence,
II high Street. Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25
AMONG THE FARMERS.
I" SPEED THE PLOw." !"

nee 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.
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CHAPTER /.
IA. No, sir; Am no sayin' It's
no bonny If 1t wad please
Y the Lord tae sweep ava q
hantle o. pirates that's for
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-25
c. JONES, ,
Smith q Machinist,

SOUTH PARIS, MAINE.
Manufacturer of general machinery, steam en-
,Ss mill work spool machinery and tools,
foits' set screws, taps, dies and drills made and
rcnaired. Sewing, moving and threshing ma
mines, pumps Of all kinds, presses, guns, pis-
Ssired. steam and water piping done TO order
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Death oflAIbert L. Cain.

At about o'clock Thursday evening
Albert l.. Cain, one of Bristols popular
young business men, passed away at his
home on East street, after an illness of
several weeks. He was taken i'll with
bilious fever which later developed into
typhoid fever.
Mr.. Cain was the son of the late
Samuel r. Cain and was born in Bristol
35 years ago. OF a quiet disposition
| Bert" Cain, as was he always called by
his friends, made friends with every one
he came in contact with, hence his
death is felt as a personal loss to hundreds
of our citizens. The town has lost a
valued resident, one who was interested
in its business interests and who had
done much to advance them. Educated
in the schools of the town, he succeeded
! to the business of his father in company
with G. II. Bartlett. Later he disposed
of his interest to g. E. Bartlett & Co.
About five years ago he was instrumental
in the forming of the company known as
the Bristol Novelty Works. This com.
pany's plant was early in October de-
stroyed by fire, and the members decided
not to rebuild but to wind up its affairs
Mr.. Cain was heavy loser by the fire
The funeral was held Sunday and was
private. The burial was in Hinesburgh
He is survived by a widow, two children
and two sisters, Mrs. G. H. Bartlett of
Madison, Wis. and Mrs. B. M. Sargent
of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and nephew
G.. f. Bartlett of Essex Junction.