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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-22

a pair OF tTon arms Sctzco "t"s.
charged with merely conventional zig
nominy." An officer or two wished him
good luck, and there had been small
subscription privately made for de-
cent suit Of clothes. Murphy was stiff
and awed at himself in large checked
tweeds, a white collar and satin tie
a tie of glaring blue, at his own re-
quest. Blue he stated to be a slap up
color" He had also shilling or two IN
his pocket.
Hell 60 into the first pub" said
witty cynic. land spend the lot"
But Murphy did not. He had too
much respect, look you. for his sweet
heart, whom he hoped to meet! He stole
guiltily instead into a small toy and
sweet shop, where he purchased lolli-
pops and, sentimentally, black head
ed soldier doll In startling scarlet uni
form. Carrying these with great care
and mentally combating the idea that
every one. especially policemen. knew
he had just come out Of prison, he
tramped cheerfully through the dusty
suburban sunshine. He reached ST.
Catharlne's road-a hard, yellow road
with few dirty children hanging
about, as If there had been some recent
excitement-and found No. 1S, In whose
square yard Of garden he recognized
with q thrill of agitation, some wilted
marigolds.
He loolHd up and down the road as
he pushed open the little blistered.
green gate. Its uncommon quiet" no
thought. The silence struck a chill
through him. Indeed, the solitary ro-'
nance of Murphy's life was never TO-
be translated into region Of fiat CON-
monpIace, but destined to immortal en-
shrincment in the crystal Of the unat..
tainable and ideal. He raised his hand
shakily to the knocker. his breath COM.
ing quick, his ear keen for the patter
of small feet and childish tinkle OF
laughter. But all was as silent as the
grave, and he had to wait long time
till a slow adult footstep and the sound
of a woman's gown came down the
passage. When the door was opened
he saw that the gown was black one
and that the woman's face was streak
ed and glazed with tears, which over
flowed afresh as she met his blank gaze
and, seizing his hand, suddenly turned.
limp and cold, drew him In.
"Oh. Murphy, Murphy was all She
said.
Murphy's other hand Enclosed nerv..
ously. and the packet Of colored sweets;
scattered on the oilcloth in a hundred.
loiitterins FRAGMENTS like his fOolishi
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-22
When to Buy Pure Breeds.

The question is sometimes asked
whether eggs or fowls should be procur-
ed when beginning with pure breeds.
If eggs are purchased next spring there
NAV be but few Matched, and one must
wait year before securing fock OF
any desired number. By taking advan-
tage of low prices now and purchasing
trio, hundred chicks may be hatched
the first half of the year. In few
months more prices for pure-bred fowls
will begin to 60 up. But now, while
the yards are full, and the prices are
low, male birds for improving common
fiocks can be had for a very nominal
sum. Birds in the fall are cheaper than
buying eggs in the spring. as pair OF
hens will lay enough eggs next spring
from which quite a large number Of
chicks may be Matched, and as a trio OF
fowls may be bought for about the
price of two sittings Of eggs next spring
it is an advantage to buy them now.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-22

sThe United States is the greatest
horse-producing country in the world.
At this time, therefore, when otner
agencies are coming into competition
with horses for many purposes, and are
being substituted for horses in many
Others, it is proper for us to consider
what it is wise to do in order that there
shall not be too serious losses in an In,
dustry as great as it is widespread ana
interesting. A few years ago the horses
in the United States were valued al
eleven hundred million dollars. Busi-
ness depression, together with the com
petition and substitutions referred 10,
deprecated the stock more than one
half. But there has been an apprecla-
ton within a few years, owing TO ousi-
ness revival and ensuing prosperity, so
that the value of the horses IN the coun,
try had risen more than two hundred
million dollars at the end OF the nscai
year, June, 1902, from what the value AZ !,
was at the low-water mark referred to. =
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NUMBER 38.

mo. no. That amt all. There's me.
Me-she made from brute into n man!
Me-she teached there was God. cos
there must "a been one to "a made the
likes Of her; me-that hated every NOR.
tai creature. and myself. and you. Parr.
most Of all; teached me as prisoner
ah, and warder. too-might be man.
She did. and fetched me out Of ell with
them teeny fingers see on the shot!
There's me, here, and one there" point
ing at the ceiling finger and look
so inspired that Parr, like Stephen. saw
heaven open. "And she's-carried-ln-
His BOSOM She Is, manr' squeezing
PARIS passive hand.
"She's better Off. know" Parr said
in high. weak voice. "but when see
SOames, that has five, and White, with
three, and I-got nonew Then he broke
down and wept, and Murphy also.
When the three were more composed
and Murphy had heard all particulars
they went down into the parlor, and he
was solemnly entertained ut tea. his
plate being tearfully heaped with dell.
cacies over which he choked politely
In an effort Mt impossible relish. After
this they talked business. and very as
founding business II WAS. II appeared
that Parr. with little assistance from
"a gentleman he knOwed." had pro-
cured money to pay Murphy's passage.
should he fall in with the plan. to
America. to brother Of Mrs. Parr.
who ardently desired Murphys *errices
on his farm. Murphy assented. with
dull, staring gratitude dawning In his
eyes, and, waving hand toward the
outside world Of public houses. remark
ed that he would "be safer out o that"
"She knew all about It," Faysie's
mother said. "You was to have had
tea with her, and she was to have set
on your knee and drawed you pic
ture."
"Ah, she could drawn Murphy faI.
tered. true to his faith. go such is
remember. Mr.. Parr2 - Is sure
enoughw
Then Mrs. Parr was reminded Of
something else. She went upstairs and
presently returned, bearing small col.
ored object in her hand.
"Faysie wanted you to have this to
put you in mind of her in America"
Murphy did not rise to eminence In
the land Of his adoption, but he earned
q competence and wrote home respect.
ful letters at intervals to the PARIS.
BY and by there came another little
blue eyed maid to sit on PARIS knee
and kiss away the traces Of past sor.
row. But Murphy never had wife,
chick or child Of his own. or anything
better to kiss than battered doll in q
violent blue frock, or more substantial
and dear on earth than the tender
memory of his prison love affair with
q "small. small child
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-22
Men Of Oak

Timbers Of oak keep the old
homestead standing through
the years. 1t pays to use the
right stuff.
"Men of oak" are men in
rugged health, men whose
bodies are made Of the sound.
est materials.
Childhood is the time to lay
the foundation for a sturdy con-
stitution that will last for years.
SCOTS Emulsion is the right
stuff.
SCOTS Emulsion stimulates
the growing powers of children
helps them build a firm
foundation for a sturdy consti'
tuition.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT q BOVINE. Chemists.
%oo.4is Pearl Street. New York.
500, and Si.oo, all dru9sists.
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sic knows more about It than either OF
40

sic knows more about It than either OF
us two do"
Now, this was an epoch in the mental
and spiritual development of Parr. Fol
the first time he placed himself side by
side with a prisoner. Murphy was I'M
mensely impressed, 40 much SO that all
the revolt was taken out of him. He
paused. then agreed very gently:
II reckon she does-more than me
anyway" A long pause. aus two, ehT'
| fear that Murphy was somewhat
idle that afternoon, though he made up
for it afterward. He spent much of his
time in contemplating art. Parr had
sternly adjured him to wrap the draw,
ing up in its original paper that 1t
might not be soiled. On that paper he
found another drawing, which filled
him with superstitious dismay. The
discovery was not made till just before
Parr came to reclaim the treasure.
"See therew said G 45. He was quite
livid, and his hand shook. 1t was rath-
er sobering-the likeness Of toppline
and irregular monumental cross, with
"Faysie Parr'' printed upon 1t, date,
and "Of Such IL the Kindum Of Hevn."
Parr affected unconcern. 1t was no
new trial to him. "She's always doin'
that on the sly. Some meddlin' holy
Joe taught her, or maybe her granny
she lived with till the old lady died"
Another drawing turned up subse-
ouently. which Parr introduced to his
notice with a grin less sarcastic than
1t would have been two months before.
This also depicted a monumental cross.
At the top was Murphy's own name
and underneath 1t precisely the same
legend rs above quoted.
"Um," said Murphy, viewing 1t dark
", while Parr observed him, with bis
head slightly OH one side. would you
oblige me with bit of pencil to do my
sum for the schoolmaster, Mr. Parr?'
Murphy was laboriously acquiring the
knowledge that two and two make
four. He put the paper down on bis
stool, sucked the stump Of pencil and
applied himself to making an altera.
ton. "Please not to show her that" he
said. handing the design to Parr
though 1t amt not to say cussin' ex-
actly. put In that way"
For the word Heaven" the elemen.
tary Murphy had substituted one
broadly descriptive letter which he
pointed out with simple pride. 1t stood
thus: IL"
One day a strange warder appeared
out Of the sequence Of routine, In Muir
phys corridor. Novelties here were al
Lost always painful. Murphy. being q
prisoner, was more or less nervous. nnd
terrors of the unknown seized him. The
world outside might be crumbling fol
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-22
CHAPTER III.

TT was a sultry day Of summer-a
day to drift on a CLASSY mimic
sky of silver rippled river under
L green, willowy shadows; to lie,
head OIL arms, under the tiecked gold
and emerald of cool woodland soli-
,udes. In the prison grimy handed,
van procession. their faces streaked
With black dust and perspiration,
weated doggedly at coal carrying. de-
lied the free labOrers' cherished priyi-
eges of grumbling. smoking and look
ing on.
Another prisoner had lately shared
PARIS attentions, via, as 1t were. Muir
ply seconded-C 70, an intellectual ras-
..al whose native wits b!ossomcd into
a morbid ingenuity in annoying that
stolid official without overmuch risk
to himself. This Murphy had never
compassed. G 20, however, had done
1t once too often and had been chas-
tised by PARIS staff "in self defense"
OF this he complained with so much
wit that, though publicly snubbed. he
brought a private rebuke on Parr, VINO
remembered the circumstance. Fur
ther retaliation ensued. and G 79s soul
was bent on vengeance.
During the coal carrying process
experimenting officer unconsciously
dropped q pocketknife. G 70 covered
II with his foot and managed. unseen,
to snatch 1t up. 1t was hot and the
warders' attention to their charges
little languid. Thus it befell that while
Parr stood looking on, with severe
foregone conclusion of @ 79's shirking,
his limited horizon was very nearly
wiidened into tragic comprehension
of all things by two which occurred 81
multaneously before and behind him.
In front G 70 suddenly dropped his
load, whipped round with coolly gilt
tering eye and, his arm vengefully lift
ed, drove small streak of light
straight at PARIS broad chest In rear,
where the next gang Of prisoners stood
painting and mopping their brows.
awaiting their turn. pair of iron arms
seized him to drug him aside irresisd3ly
and with such magic swiftness that for
moment he mislaid his own identity.
Being SLOW OF comprenenslon, ne couiu
not ascertain whether he was Parr. the
warder. or Murphy, the prisoner. 30
suddenly had one been substituted for
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-22

To the Honorable Board of Commissioners OF
the County Of oxford. Maine:
The undersigned citizens of the town OF W oou-
stock In laid county respectfully represent that
the roads In Bryant's Pond village are witnou!
mete- and bounds, and respectfully pray that
you viii view said roads, beginning at the june
tion near the residence of Alden Chase to the u.
7. T. and; and from the X. r. crossing near the
residence of John Titus 10 the top OF the rise
metes and bounds, or any part thereof rs you
may deem necessary.
JOHN i. DEARBORN and others.
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NOTICE.

VII he sold at Auction, Thursday, Sept. a, AZ
ten o'clock A. NJ, the following real estate and
personal property, situated In the town OF
DixneId. on the road leading from Dixfeld VII
lase % Berry's Mills, Carthage. on part OF the
James {. DanfOrth farm, so-called.
Birch saw Mill containing i new bolter'
Strippers. about 40 II. P. Boiler and Engine In
good repair, acres Of land. with about 800
worth OF carpenters tools, with many other tools
too numerous to mention.
c. NJ HURD,
Administrator.
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there-the little unS 30 pretty anu bO
weak"
"Pretty she is," replied Murphy
stoutly, "but not 30 weak as she
looks"
Don't you think so? They're always
sayin' l shan't rear her."
"Rubbishw said the mendacious Muir
ply. Look at me. was a weak ba-
BY"
Parr eyed him with dubious and
uncompliment:Vy. shake Of the head.
He might have been weak. but he
could certainly never have been pretty.
Then the jailer produced from his
pocket fat parcel and handed 1t mys.
teriously to the prisoner. Cant let you
keep 1t. Get us both into trouble. But
I'll leave 1t with you till evenin'."
Murphy grabbed 1t anxiously with
his great lean hand and unwrapped 1t
with clumsy tenderness. 1t was not In
itself attractive either as to manner or,
under the circumstances, subject. II
was, in fact, a picture Of one front Of
the prison. seen from within. and was
exactly like the drawing Of any Other
average child of five. 1t had. however.
one little peculiarity Of which all Fay
sizes art efforts partoOk. Across the i'm
possible erection. with Its square win.
dows and scribbles Of smoke above ev.
cry chimney, was carefully though er.
roneously printed, "God Is Luve."
The two big men looked at 1t admir-
ingly. with their heads close together
Murphy's black stubble and PARIS well
oiled auburn locks. Parr, as parent
was politely depreciatory. Murphy. the
recipient, sat in open mouthed delight
and wonder.
"It's drawed pretty well for such O
baby" the first said, feigning modesty.
"Its drawed beautiful!' said Muir
ply. with severity. He traced the hard
penciled lines with his large. coarse fin
gers. "Why. there's door-and windows
as plain as plain! Any fool can tell
what it's meant for"
Neither man at first commented on
the text. Eventually, when other de-
tails had been exhausted. Parr said
awkwardly. with the air Of one who
feels It his duty to uphold church and
state. "She always puts them"
Murphy's eye followed his finger with
some remhins of bitterness. which also
qualified the newborn softness Of his
voice as he remarked:
"Seems--blamed odd-to put 1t on q
prison."
"Shut upr said Parr. 81 reckon Fay.
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the Otner.
There stood Parr unhurt, but unof1-
clally staggering and smudged with
coal dust, and there lay Murphy at his
feet, Just where Parr had stood. bis
coarse features wearing sudden white
dignity, and the knife, which should
have been in PARIS breast, quivering
| in his side. There was menacing tan.
gle of men Just for moment. @ 20.
bitterly disappointed and apologizing
hysterically to Murphy, was hustled OF
to a punishment cell amid subdued
buzz of powerless units. Murphy was
borne with much consideration to the
lnfirmary, his deed being one which,
besides its intrinsic heroism, was for
obvious reasons admirable in the eyes
Of prison officials. For the latter cause
he was little ashamed Of 1t himself.
Lying quietly in bed, Murphy's livid,
pain lined features were all one large,
unconquerable smile, and in his languid
eye there was newborn sweet mild
ness. while a feeble giggle Of perfect
satisfaction. Us at an incompatible joke,
rippled from his lips. Strange things
indeed were happening to him In the
way Of praise and sympathy. but these
we're poor details beside the central
magnificent fact that &c As saved her
daddy for her. so he did" which ne
whispered to himself again and again.
The governor appeared, not to glance
round the door with curt monosylla-
BILE or a warning against frivolous
complaints" but to stand beside him
for fully ten minutes and to say. which
Murphy but dimly understood. that his
act of courage would be reported In
ule proper quarter" A more impartial
ieliverer nearly spared him the trouble
by setting Murphy free without prison
.ormalities. But delight at what he had
lone really pulled him through.
Before his state Of health permitted
him to avail himself Of 1t free pardon
came for Murphy. He received the
news morosely. saying, "Thankee, sir"
In conventional and disappointing
manner. His whole being had ex-
pressed defiance so long that 1t was
hard to remold. though the inner Muir.
ply gave a great gasping shout of re-
lief when the thing was realized. Parr,
arriving jubilant. was mortified ut his
uuiescence, but had his innings when
he began to relate Faysie's remarks on
the subject Then Murphy fell to smil-
Ing awkwardly. The smile widened on
bis pallid lips as great possibility oc-
rurred to him till he looked quite bril-
liantly ugly. but he made no remark.
Just after this Parr went away for
his holiday. He came, however. to say
Eoodby.
II shouldn't go now. but 1t III do the
little IN bit o good p'raps." His eyes
blinked In q careworn way at the wall
over Murphy's head. "She's lookin' a
bit peaky."
"Make her as strong as q horse"
Murphy rejoined. and the two. avoiding
each others glance, laughed with gay
hypocrisy. Then Murphy insinuated a
request which had long lowered on his
tongue. Say, Mr.. Parr. let me see her
on my discharge"
Parr stiffened moment as tribute
% discipline. then. unstiffcning. replied:
1--WE no objection If the missis ain't.
Seems only fair you should. seein' what
you done. mate"
The great day came. 1t was still high
summer. Murphy sailed forth, dis
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-22
HOOD EHRM
Gdrget Cure

In garget the udder becomes hnameo'
hot. red and painful, and the milk seems
thick. stringy, bloody or watery.
A tablespoonful Of Hood Farm Cargo.
Cure mixed with damp feed two or three
times a day will cure any ordinary case. !,
aOne of my cows had bloody garget and
! fed her Hood Farm Garget Cure, night
and morning for six days, after whicn the
milk was all right" A. 4. LOOMS, Nortn
Wolcott, vt.
Prices 81 and $3.50.
HOOD Farm SaIve = especially pre-
nared 10 be used In connection with our
Gareet Cure. Also excellent for cracked
teats. sores, bruises. 81. Call for treatise on
eareet and its causes. Prepared by Q. l.
HOOD Co, Lowell, Mass. For sale BY +. A.
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Not Used to Pulling csrks.

A slight fire occurred on the fourth
hoor Of downtown establishment An
Irishman was at work on the same
floor at the time the blaze started. and
after 1t was put out Pat was called
into the private Office Of the manager.
"Pat, why didn't you Try to put that
fire out yourself? You could easily.
have extinguished It with hand gre
made; there's plenty Of them up there"
said the manager.
"Well, sor." returned Pat, Il had
four Of thin on the case, but couldn't
get the corks out In time, begorra."-
Philadelphia Telegraph.
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DR.. R. O. Bailey,
Veterinary Surgeon,
Telephone. South PariS,
Ice 8ut Residence,
iI High street. Maine.
NOTICE.

In the District Court of the United States for
The District OF Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
EDWARD "A. WENTWORTH, In bdR&rtptcy'
% Rumforl, Bankrupt
Totbc creditors of Edward III Wentworth In
the County OF oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice IL hereby given that on the 10th day OF
June, \. ID. 1893, the said Edward H. wentworth
xas ,iuly adiudicated bankrupt. and that the first
meeting Of his creditors will be held at the Court
House In south Paris, on the 23d day OF sept,
A ID. 1903 at 10 o'clock In the forenoon. at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove their
claims appOint a trustee, examine the bankrupt
an! transact such other business as may proper
ly come before said meeting.
south Paris, Sept. s. 1903.
GEO. A. WILSON.
Referee In Bankruptcy.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
mas been duly appointed executrix OF the last
will AMI testament of
WILLIAM CHURCHILL, late Of Summer,
IN the County of oxford, deceased. All
persons having demands against the estate
of said deceased are desired to present
the same for settlement. and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment
Immediately.
August 7th, l903- ADDlE l.. CoLbf.
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One Thing Settled.

"Grace is greatly worried. She can't
decide where to 60 on her bridal tour"
"When is she to be marriedT
1.-THE date hasn't been fixed yet"
"Whom is she going to wed?"
That's another detail that Is yet to
be arranged. But she has her trous-.
seau all planned. City Jour
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NOTICE.

OXFORD, IS.
supreme judicial Court, In Vacation;
Welehville Lumber Company, In equity ioi
dissolution.
The undersigned Roscoe Y. Staples of Oxfori
having been appointed Master In Chancery 70
examine and allow all claims against SAID Com,
pany, hereby gives public notice that ne VII VII,
hear all parties who have claims against . sai"
Company, az the store of The ). e. King Com
psny at welchville iu said county, on SATURDAY
The 18th day OF Sept. and on Saturday tne sr'
day Of October, 1858 at ten O'Clock A NJ eacn uas
az (which time all persons holding calmS againsss ,s
salt Welchyille Lumber Co. will present 'ne
same for allowance.
ROSCOE r. STAPLES.
Master In Chsneery.
Dated this 10th day Of September, iSS.
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Ventilation of the hen house, when
fowls are not allowed to run out, must
be given every day where necessary: ~
is wise precaution against many OF tne
diseasss fowls are heir to, yet care mus.
be taken not to have draught OF vino
upon the fowls especially when on the
perches.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate Of
ABNER n GIBBS, late of Porter,
In the County Of oxford, deceased. anu given
bonds A. The law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased are
desired 10 present the same for settlement, anu
all indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately.
August 18th. 1908. EDWARD Glbbs.
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A Tartar Pro verb.

A Turko- Tartar proverb throws light
on the question Of the amount Of We
racity to be looked for in official docu-
ments by orientals. The proverb runs
as follows: "He who speaks the truth
will be expelled from nine villages"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-22
Comment.

II thought could get along without
glasses awhile longer. BIT I find !
can't"
"Yes? It was an optical illusion. -
Smart Set. -
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Corn may be considered the staple
food for fowls, although variety OF
grain, as wheat screenings, eats, puck
wheat, etc., ia highly relished.-Tribune
Farmer.
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AMONG THE FARMERS.
SPEED THE 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. Me.