davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05
North Paris.

Mrs. A. j. Abbott visited at Bethel
June 25th and Goth.
Leroy Abbott had very severe bilious
attack June both. DR.. Marston was
called and he is now better.
Mrs. Kimball had severe attack of
heart trouble the I'd.
Mrs. w. E. Abbott and children is
visiting at A. j. Abbott's.
Leroy Abbott has hired to Seth Ben
son for July and August.
Mrs. David Graves and family have
arrived at their summer cottage.
P. A. Crawford and son have returned
from Clarksburg, West Va.
Prentiss Library has received gift of
several books from Paris Hill Library.
School closed in the Tuell District,
Friday, June oath, 1904. Scholars not
absent were:
Doris Field. May Elwell.
Bernard Elwell. Alberta Elwell.
Della E,wel Iona Littlehale,
Lorenzo Littlehale. Walter Littlehale.
Alfred Andrews. Zilpha Porter.
Eunice Gowell.
Doris Field, aged six, did not miss
word for the term. We earnestly hope
Miss Swift will come back for another
kerm
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed executor Of the last will and
testament of
JOSEPH CILLEY, late Of Porter,
in the County Of Oxford, deceased. Ill persons
having demands against the estate of said de.
ceased are desired to present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested to
make payment Immediately.
June 2lst, 1904. GEO. +. DAVIS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05
NOTICE.

WHEREAS my wife, Mary Elinor, without
just cause or provOcation has left my bed and
board, hereby notify all persons that will no
longer be responsible for debts contracted by
her.
LEO X. MARSTON.
Andoyer, Maine, June %, 1904.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05
Gallon Agate Coffee Pots 29 Cents.
Large Spiders Il Cents.
CHASE'S VARIETY STORE,
South Paris, Me.
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby give notice that he
has been duly appointed executor OF the last
will and testament of
ISAAC B. SAWYER, late Of Porter,
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.
JASON II. SAWYER.
June 2lst, 1904. GEO. l. DAVIS, Agent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05
Oxford.

During the severe thunder shower OF
Sunday, the lightning entered the home
of George Cash, and Mrs. Cash received
a shock which rendered her unconscious
for length of time but causing no seri-
GUS injuries.
Mrs. Fobes visited her brother, DR.. A.
L. Hersey, last week.
Miss q. E. Hersey is intending soon
to start for Europe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Deering have
moved to Deering.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Martin had an
auction sale of household goods Satur-
day. They are going to Los Angeles,
CAL, as Mr.. Martin is suffering from a
bronchial trouble.
Tonsilitis is quite prevalent here.
Scott Patterson has returned from
Massachusetts and will resume his black
smith work at Welchville.
The graduating exercises OF Oxford
High School took place at Robinson
Hall, Friday evening, June "a. Follow
ing is the programme:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05

For President;
Theodore Roosevelt,
OF New York.
For Vice President:
Charles w. Fairbanks,
OF Indiana.
For Governor
WILLIAM 7. COBB,
OF Rockland.
For Congress:
CHARLES E. LTTTLEFIELD,
OF Rockland.
For Senator:
JONATHAN BARTLETT, of Stoneham
For Judge of Probate:
ADDISON E. HERRICK, of Bethel
For Register of Probate:
ALBERT ID. PARK, OF Paris
For County Treasurer:
GEORGE NJ. ATWOOD, of Paris
For County Attorney:
CHARLES P. BARNES, of Norway
For County Commissioner:
DEAN A. BALLARD, of Fryeburg
For Sheriff:
HARRIS l.. ELLIOTT, of Rumford
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NEW ADNEhiioEMENIo.
Suits at Half Price.
summer Fixings.
Cameras.
Ladies' Furnishing House.
Notice.
Misft Glasses.
Flavoring Extracts 8 Cents.
Bankrupts Petition for Discharge.
AT Cost.
You Need a Cool Shirt.
Pigs for Sale.
Commissioners Notice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05
Coming Events.

July s.-Democratic county convention, South
Paris
July N-DemOcratic state convention. Water
Vile
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05
r1ISFIT GLASSES.

Andover, Maine, June ss, 1904
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-29

Again there passed from one to an
other that same look of disappointment.
What was it2
They moved around. disposed them
selves variously about the room. leaving
only Thornton at my side.
You are bit feverish." he said.
Would you like drink of something
cool and stimulating"
Il think l would, DOCTOR
He nodded again. and spoke In a low
tone to my cousins wife. She stepped
to the door. and ! heard her speaking
there to some one remaining in the hall
unseen
All this was complete mystery 20
me, and yet l knew Thornton's methods
so well, and he never mystifed pa
tient
In short time a neat colored woman
entered the room with a clinking glass
on. a silver tray
That instant food of recollection
came over me- / saw the glare of light
that came from the door OF the old
boat. l saw the startled face OF Nora h
Trumble-I heard her scream-I saw
the form of James Lee. forcing itself
upon the occupants of the rude re-
treat
With half strangled cry in my
throat, I struggled to a sitting position.
Where is Beatrice?" 1 demanded
breathlessly
All! 1 heard this as from one voice.
but coming from every individual in the
room excert the ncgress.
You remember, Stasg?" asked Thorn
ton.
''Ah, Do 1 remember? | know it all
I xrrnc OF 70 I
tree and Norah were in the old boat.
Is Beatrice safer"
Yes, Arnold. came the tremulous
voice of James wife.
She swept away ali sick room rules.
She thrust Thornton from my bed and
ignored the startled warning of Fulford.
She came with a swift, noiseless motion
to my side.
Beatrice Is safe. and has nursed you.
Arnold" she said. 1T was what we
were waiting for-to see If you remem-
bered her. Do you want to see her?
A warming thrill shot through my
-paralyzed frame
Yes" l said, and sank back exhaust
ed on nv pillow.
In another moment EN- had sped to
the door-had whispered some words OF
entreaty and encouragement, and into
the room come-the sweet. blushing.
timid, shrinking girl who was my wife.
En- led her to the bed.
Il know Beatrice" I sail, extending
my hand.
My wife took 1t in hers. and felt her
tremble
Ought I to have stayed?" she asked
timidly.
Stayed. I echoed. DO not leave
me- Beatrice. l seem TO remember now
that you have been near me. I am los;
in wonder. but all will be explained soon
l suppose. But do not leave me"
A great sob burst from her, and she
sank on her knees and hid her face in
the soft counterpane-
II will not leave you II you bid me
stay" she faltered-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-29
CHAPTER XIV.
Ava Astounding Discosery.

Under the loving care of Beatrice ]
improved rapidly. There was nothing to
hinder a rapid increase of strength. once
the thrall Of Inconsistencies had been
shaken of. In a week 1 was out and
ready TO begin the hunt, in a feeble way.
for James Lee.
In this James gave me the neartiest
support Neither he nor 1 could under
stand how James Lee could have dis
appeared so completely from Shade
lands when detectives had traced him
there. and were ever on the alert TO cap
ture him.
Let's go to Shadelanos and make an
investigation" said James. The fell
low may be hiding in some of the ruins
at PawmUc Mills
So, in company with Carter, who had
a personal as well as official interest in
the case, and the chief Of police of Utica,
we drove up TO Shadelands.
We first saw John Lee. who seemed
much older and more subdued than be-
fore. His hair was turning gray-a
change that had come in the last few
terrible weeks.
Il know what you want, gentlemen,
he said you want that devil Of a
nephew OF mine. Well, 1 am sorry TO
say that he Is not on these premises l
would not shelter him. 1 would gladly
give him UP TO the law. / firmly believe,
as you do. that he killed Brand and
Finland. regret the errors he and my
own hot head have made me commit.
My poor niece"
us my wife, and win so remain"
said. You need not regret that. It was
the kindest act of your life"
Il am SO glad" he Dreathed. 1T
looked like a horrible mess 10 me. But
IL was Williams plan, after all
And how is the parson?" 1 asked.
Just the same. ! rarely see him
now. He lies I'm a continual stupor. He
knows nothing, no one. He does not
even know that his son is criminal.
He needs but little care. The doctor
does not come any more. and we have
discharged the nurse-more than a week
ago. Fitzgerald is now the nurse. He
understands my brother, and fills all the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-29

Lee believed that Beatrice had gone on
with Finland. and had followed. He
tracked Finland 10 the hotel in Syracuse.
and had crept up stairs. expecting TO
end Beatrice
Finland laughed at him and would give
him no answer about Beatrice which so
enraged Lee that he struck MIN down as
he had Brand.
Then he began hunt for Beatrice.
which. after the capture Of Forrest. mar
rowed down simply to watching Trurn-
ble's Aouse Norah had seen him. and
this sent the negress and her charge
of to the old boat on Oneida Lake How
James Lee and I both discovered this
retreat Is well known
The only thinS remaining 10 be ex-
planned is Enland's supposed clandestine
meetings with Beatrice in SauEucket.
Beatrice had some music pupils in that
village. and Finland. disguised as Thomas
FIRTH. spoke to her several times She
supposed that he was simply a city
Johnnie" trying TO have sport with a
young girl. and did not par him any
attention. Then he began writing notes,
which he would bribe Norah TO carry.
Norah was nothing l9ath. knowing
that her young mistress cared not at all
for the man. and he paid literally for
the service.
II was in one Of these notes that En-
land had spoken OF failing 70 see Bea-
trice in the village. This had led the
Lees TO think. in their hot impetuosity,
that Beatrice had been clandestinely
meeting the man.
As a matter OF fact. she had not given
him even a friendly smile. She thought
he would soon weary of his. fruitless
the tragic outcome OF the AFFAIR that
really followed.
do not know what will be done with
James Lee Bail was refused him. and
he is now awaiting trial Ny cousin IS
certain that Lee will be executed; and
certainly II any man ever deserved the
death penalty. James Lee does. having.
as he does. the blood Of two men on his
guilty head. besides his minor offenses-
do know. however. that a happy man
and beautiful women dwell in house
in New York The happy man is my
self and the beautiful woman Is my
wife. Beatrice.
Mr. Forrest. much broken in health.
IS living with US. spending his time
quietly with the books in she library.
Nothing was ever said Of the escape.
His act Of giving money to a keeper was
ignored.
The legal officials were so eager TO
undo the wrong that had been done him
that they refused even 10 consider his
escape in the light OF a crime The
keeper who took the bribe was never
caught.
have had many happy days IN my
life; but ] can truthfully say TO you.
reader. that the greatest. the hottest joy
Of my whole existence. was forced upon
me in little Pawmuc church at the point
Of the pistol
THE End-l
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-29

order to make a successful flight Find
ing that escape at tnat time was i'm
possible, he told the truth 20 Fitzgerald.
throwing himself upon the mercy OF the
employe, and winning the mans con-
sem to a scheme to outwit the de-
tectives.
This was nothing more than TO remain
in hiding on the farm until the detect
ives, sure that he was far away. should
relax their vigilance.
Fitzgerald concealed him in an old
outbuilding, and managed to get food to
him often enough to keep him from
starving Then the nurse was sent
away and Fitzgerald installed as attend
ant to the parson.
But that very night the parson died.
James Lee and Fitzgerald carried the
OLD mans body TO the elder clump in the
churchyard. and there buried It. with
the leaden club. James returned to the
cottage, and. with the help OF Fitzgerald.
took the place of the parzon in the bed.
This confession so completely frus-
trated a defense that James Lee eventu-
ally broke down and confessed also.
His confession was sweeping and con-
vincing. Condensed. It amounted to this:
Ellis Finland and he. both young men
of habits that required more pocket
money than they could honestly obtain.
knew that Robert Forrest went to nav
some money to Jake Brand that fatal
day, and planned to get some Of t.
II mattered not whether they robbed
Forrest or Brand. II was not their in
tention to commit murder. They had
heard Of the terrible work done by foot
pads armed with lead pipe. and rugged
up leaden club that they believed
would stun "A man. but not kin him.
They laid in wait till they saw Brand
and Forrest returning from Utica For
rest did leave the wagon at the Shade
lands road, as he stated. The two young
men then waited some distance beyond
for Brand to arrive.
Finland was not known to Brand, and
he sprang out TO stop the horse. This
kept Brands attention in front, and
James Lee leaped up behind him and
struck him with the weapon. They took
the money from the satchel.
When they learned that they had kill
ed Brand. they concocted the story that
sent Robert Forrest to prison.
Beatrice was attractive to both these
young men. and they had each been at
tentive to her previous to Forests trial
<>AN~i 1H0N TIC gil Ae-uSSu pOS-NNeiS ~
have anything 70 DO with either OF
them.
They quarreled-Enland and Leland
knowing Lees proficiency with the
leaden club, Finland had returned at n
convenient time 10 win Beatrice with
out allowing the Lees to know who he
was. 1t was not until he heard, with
my cousin and myself, that Thomas Fir
fin had a scar under his ear that Lee
even suspected that Firth was his com
panion in crime and perjury, Ellis En-
land
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-29

dren born under these conditions are
better and healthier. The test Of Grim
inalism proves that the number OF ju-
venile criminals. born since the fall in
the birth rate became decided. Is ris-
ing. He quotes Braehms 20 the effect
that the proportion Of young criminals
is higher in England than in any other
country where statistics are obtainable.
The lunacy statistics point the same
disquieting moral. DR. Not. in his most
valuable studies OF the London county
council asylums has proved that lun-
acy Is simply natures terrible penalty
for the violation Of her deepest laws.
And DR. Taylor shows that the number OF
lunatics In England has risen from "A
TO 10000 of population in 1859 20 "a in 1903.
and that the increase has been specially
rapid OF recent years. when the birth
rate has been falling. The statistics OF
alcoholism cOrrobOrate his grim conclu-
ssons.
The address at Leeds OF the bishop Of
Ripon on childless marriages has also
attracted wide attention.
Much more terrible. he said. than
those irregular alliances which the
church had not sanctioned were those
terrible fashionable marriages where
the duties of life were shirked and
where marriage was made a mOckery.
This was question affecting society
as a whole for the birth rate OF every
European nation was declining. In Scan
dinavia during the past twenty years
IL had gone down per cent. in France
IA. Great Britain Is, in England and
Wales. without Scotland and ireland.
II. and in Australia 80 per cent
While the marriage rate was increas-
ing the birth rate was declining. and
the nation was being deprived of 500
children q week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-29
CHAPTER XIV.
How the Thing Was Manaosd

The bandages were stripped from the
white face. and the suIlen. logged. saw
age countenance of James Lee was re-
vealed.
Fitzgerald was arrested also, but he
made a complete confession that siinpu-
fed the legal work. His own part in
the affair was simple.
James Lee had come to Shadelands
after attacking me at the old boat Be
fore he could get away again, the de-
tectives had Got on his trail, and were
watching every avenue of escape
He would not, PROBABLY. have gone
home ar all, only he needed money in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-29


N President Roosevelt of the
1 \ United States on race suicide"
is found in the report of Dr. Taylor.
president Of the British genealogical
Society. who has given the result OF an
exhaustive investigation.
As a medical man his judgment is that
the small family means grave deteriora-
ton in the health Of the parent. par
ticularly of the woman. and lowers the
moral character of both sexes and OF
what children are born. since the char
acter OF the parent is TO some extent
transmitted TO the child. The life of
the nation is seriously lmperiled." he
says. 'and there is increasing reason
TO believe that isolated children
= born under these conditions may
themselves suffer and be degraded by
their antecedcnts."
The immunity from trouble on the part
Of the parents where the family is
small he holds to be dearly purchased
IT am convinced after many years Of
observation that both sudden danger
and chronic disease may result.
with the small family, too, there is
the loss Of the increased work and self
sacrifice demanded, where the family Is
large, of the father. If families are 70
be limited without disastrous moral re-
suits. il must be by the exercise OF
moral qualities and of self-restratnt.
1t has been said that the decreasing
birth rate IS evidence OF increasing civil
lization. since il fewer children are
born. those children are stronger and
healthier children. To investigate this
all-important point DR.. Taylor next ad-
dresses himself
He shows that there is no ground
whatever for any belief that the chill
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-29
CHAPTER XIV.
Some Moments of Suspense.

S'here is condition half way between
consciousness and stupor in which facts
seem dreams. and the events actually
happening around one are so dimly pic
tured 10 the struggling brain that they
seem but exaggerated fancies OF a dis
ordered imagination.
Particularly is this true when the re-
cOvery Is a slow one and follows con-
siderable period of mental quiescence.
IL was so in my own case Before ]
knew enough to recall my own name,
or remember even the smallest detail
OF the strange chain Of events that led
up TO my illness. / became dimly con-
scious OF a gentle presence.
did not know where / was or what
were M surroundings. / only knew
that a soft. cool hand touched my brow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-29
RACE SUICIDE QUESTION
AS SEEN BY ENGLISHMAN

WARM seconding of the views of
President Roosevelt Of the
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-23

ing her own way. Il always consid-
cred her requests reasonable" said
he, and | never thought that she
would ask or even suggest anything
which she sh0uld not have. Accord.
inglg took II for granted that what
ever she said or did vas all right. and
| never demonstrated with her. do
not believe that she ever asked any
thing OF me that was not perfectly
reasonable.
AS for myself. 90 not enjoy argu-
ments. During our courtship and
Throughout our married life have had
the greatest confidence in her and have
allowed her really to run things. 6he
seemed 10 enjoy II and never felt
that there was any call for inteFfer-
enos on my part. II n possible that In
my confidence in her | shirked some OF
the responsibilities that I should have
taken, but everything seemed 20 be
going 70 we'll that ! dsd not give the
matteT a second thought.
Nov that Jessie has left me I really
regret that I did not assert myself
more, but see my mistake too late to
remedy IT, know that | could not
assume a dictatorial air with her. and
Il seems that without such an attitude
on my part she could not be happy.
Taking everything into consideration,
| think that the best thing for US is TO
be divorced and have no more 60 do
with each other. hssitated long
about bringing the suit, but she re-
fused to return 10 our home. and
could not promise 10 be more stern, al
though knew then that my laxity was
the cause Of her leaving me-"
Mr.. Bryning is travelling passenger
agent for the Northern Pacific rail.
road, with headquarters In Kansas
City. His home Ia In one Of the best
resident districts In Troost avenue.
and ia we'll appointed. Mr. Bryning Ia
about IS years OF age. and his former
wife is as years old They had beon
married I've years
Acquaintance OF the Brynings often
remarked that the match was an ideal
one. Mrs. Bryning always seemed 10
be happy when with her husband. and
he was devoted 70 her. His attentive
ness was especially noticeable
Judge Silver has been on the bench
for is years and he says that the
Bryning divorce suit was the most re-
case that he ever had to deal
with.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-23
LIFE WAS TOO TAME.
HUSBAND DESERTED BECAUSE
BE WOULDN'T QUARREL.
Wife Finds Life Intolerable with Man
Who Gives Her Everything She
Asks For and Accepts Her
Views Without Question.

From Kansas City, Mo, a CORE
spondent writes to the Chicago Trib-
une that because her husband ac-
quiesced in everything she suggested
and would never argue with her, Mrs.
Jessie Bryning, OF Kansas City. Mo,
left her home and refused to return.
She told a neighbor that there was not
enough excitement, and that she could
not endure the tame life which she had
to lead with her husband.
These facts came out In the trial Of
the divorce suit which Howard Bryn.
Ing, her husband. brought in Judge
Silver's court on the grounds Of deser.
ton. Mr.. Bryning won his case. and
Mrs. Bryning will now be spared the
unpleasantness Of a tame and unevent.
full married life She is in Denver,
where she proposes TO make her homo.
Mrs. Florence Hosford, a nsighbor
OF the Brynings. testified at the trial
that Mrs. Bryning had often remarked
to her that Mr.. Bryning had no back
bone" and that he never seemed to
have any ideas Of his own. Whenever
l ask him for anything he always gets
1t without a question" she said. and
there is no satisfaction In that kind OF
an existence for me. II makes no diff
ference what kind Of a request make.
II is always granted. He will never
express an opinion contrary 10 mine,
and II. for any reason, / happen 10
take Issue with him on any question
he Will at once take my side OF II and
the argument will have 10 end.
This may seem 10 you to be a poor
excuse for my not wanting 10 stay with
my husband" said Mrs Bryning TO
Mrs. Hosford, but the fact is that Il
Is intolerable 20 me, and I shall have
TO have a change. like argument
There is no enjoyment In getting
everything without a struggle"
Mr.. Bryning says that ne had not |
thought that bis wife objected to hay
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-23
CITY DIRECTORY.

M,NnK-W r. Nsnton.
pRr-iuRNr oF cor NCll,-ll g. Harrow.
r4WS uUNcti.-tiv Committees.
Fnturt- o. E. WnllW. f. Gillian, W. T..
1rinamcc-u. r.. WALL A. a. Capham,
" N uuYall.
~,nitar, Nv. r. Anderson, a. r. wall,
A. a. Ciapham.
.cnctrfy W. a.. GILLIAN. E. T.. Eramheri,
"iirhi-w. NJ. puval, =. ". Watkins. W.
L. uoyuc.
b. o.. trtmhyrt
S4nric, g. O.. Eramhert W. T.. Gillian,
"a D. BARROW. go
bonds ". o.. Gilliam, %. r. Wall, y. W.
watkins.
t,sra HouSe ". r.. Anderson, r.. l..
er4mIerf. " e. noyue.
Firc- ". r. poyne. 4. q. Clapham' =. W.
Watkins.
20. o. Barrow. - ~ ,
" safety A. e.. Claph m, p. H. Erambert,
M. NJ. DuNuL
r,wn tIcrk-los r.. Garland.
t.fv Treasurer \. ". Paulctt, Jr.
Commissioner OF Revenue \. 10. 4. kiee.
t,fv ~rreeaut-R. ID. Miller.
poIice- Leslie FOCUS and J. ID. 6lliam.
chief Fire Department q. VI. Noneson'
street Commissioned =. Hart