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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12

different bfigades. Take Hamilton
with you, and perhaps General Knox
will go also to look out for the artil-
lery. The brigades were to start ut j
o'clock for McCOnkey's Ford, and the
nearest of them should be there now.
We shall move In two divisions after
we leave Birmingham on the other
side. l wish you TO command the nrst
one, which will comprise the brigades
of Sterling, Mercer and De Fermoy'
with Hands rifemen and Hauseg-
gers Germans and Forests battery.
shall accompany your column. Gen
eral Sullivan will take the second divi-
sion, with Sargeant's and st. Clair's
brigades and Glover's Marblehead men
and Stark's New Hampshire rifiemen.
The two columns will divide at Rir-
mingham. You will take the east or
inland road, and Sullivan that by the
river. Have you that order spoke OF
for the troops, Mr.. Hamilton! If so,
you will give copy of it to General
Greene. who will publish 1t to tie
troops as soon as they arrive. Captain
.iorris, l think you would better go
llso. You will muster your troop. The
men will have returned from carrying
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12
Average Age of Trees.

An English horticultural journal gives
as the average age of trees of that coun-
try the following: Oak, 1900; lime, oS3
yew, 5000; pear, 269; apple, so to Us;
ash, 400; ivy, 600; Scotch fir, 80 to l2O.
The average longevity of other trees is
as follows: Plane, 1900; Spanish chest
nut, 700; Cedar of Lebanon, 500; larch,
27O; and the juniper, $50. The age the
yew and oak attain seems almost beyond
belief, yet the trees themselves as well
as the records Of the country seem to
place the matter beyond doubt. In view
of the short lives of many of our pear
and apple orchards the length of years
such trees may live, according to the
above records, suggests that we do not
give our trees proper care. There are
pear trees now in the vicinity of Phila-
delphia supposed to have been growing
at the time of the Revolution, and which
are in good health; and numerous ones
which evidently have passed 70 years.
Apple trees of great age are not so much
in evidence. They stand mostly in
cultivated fields where they are subject
to more mishaps than the pear, which is
usually found in gardens, near some
dwelling. where it has had chance t.
grow without any hindrance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12
OnIv High Grade Fruits Paw.

A. A. Eastman, Dexter, Me-, tells the
Maine experiment station that the apple
growers in Penobscot county, Maine,
who have made proper efforts to control
insects and disease have been very sue
cessful in raising high grade fruits,
while the product of neglected orchards
is, as rule, so badly injured that most
of it is unstable or must be sold at a
very low price. If farmers who raise
apples more or less for sale would trim
and dress their trees as they ought, and
then spray them as they ought, they
would find that the orchard would pay
them better than any other crop raised
ON the farm. The Boston and foreign
markets want large, fine, red apples.
The time has come now when the mar
kets demand the best, aud the prices
will be the best. II you have any poor
fruit feed it to the stock and save your
barrels for the best grade of fruit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12

my orders to the different Drigades and
can be assembled once more. l desire
you to attend my person tonight as our
only cavalry Talbot. you would bet
ter go with General Greene; you also.
marquis. ST. that you can be with your
friend Captain Hamilton. The rest Of
us will follow you shortly"
Tie officers designated bowed and
in few moments We're on the road.
The officers left at the headquarters
were speedily busy with their neces-
sary duties. and Seymour and his two
companions. che Of whom, the boat
swain. WIS mo.; unfamiliar with and
uncomfortable uiCn II horse were able
10 get = cp':p'c of hours of needed rest
before sl:,'::'i" cTt upon what they
feit M1rl3 =. an arduous journey.
About E".f FER d o'clock the signal
20 mount wnS given and the whole
part.;'. leG ly Ike general himself and
followed by Tie ragged guard, was
soon rron &c road.
1t w..S Intensely cold, and the night
b;t,le fair to be the severest Of the
inter. TIE Sky was cloudless. how
ever, and there was bright moon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12
About Horses.

The history of the trOtter may be
traced to a century ago, but previous
to 1S45 it was of so small Importance as
to sink into Obscurity beside that of the
runners and PAGERS, says COlman's
Rural World. Until that time trOtter
was looked upon as so inferior to a rum
ner or PAGER as to be thought hardly
worthy of training. Why this was the
case we are at a loss to say. 1t is GER
tainly marvellous fact that the grace
full, easy-going and rapid trotter should
for so many years have been put in the
background for the PAGER, the move
ments of which are jerky and lacking
the easy, rolling motion of the trotter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12
Care of the Moving Machine.

The life and value OF mower depend
on two things, the condition Of the land
over which it is used and the care given
the machine, says John NJ. Jameson in
Ohio Farmer. If the former is not we'll
looked after, the life of the machine
will be much shortened, no difference
how we'll it is cared for. 1t is pleasant
feeling to have, when man takes his
seat on mower, that the field is smooth
and clear of all sticks, stumps and
stones. While the stumps are fast dis
appearing, pieces of wire are proving
an annoyance, unless carefully looked
after.
Before machine is started, every
thing should be known to be in order,
the knife sharp, all the nuts tight, all
sections on the knife tight, and the
pitman in perfect order, to prevent any
loss OF motion or a striking sound.
Every place that needs oil should
have it in liberal quantities, using the
best that can be had. Oil, even at the
high prices paid for the best, is much
cheaper than the iron or steel making
mp the different parts of the mowers.
The hearing of the driver of mower
should be sharp, to detect any unusual
sound, and he should not be too lazy,
or in too big hurry, to stop and lind
out what is the matter; and put it in
order before it causes serious break.
The pitman end of the knife is hardest
to keep in order, on account of difficulty
found in properly grinding it. Some
men look upon the necessity OF keeping
these sections sharp rs a small matter
and are disposed to let them go without
sharpening, when it is as important
that they be in order, as the rest of the
knife. 1t has been my custom for years,
to have two knives that will do good
work, and it is wise to keep both in good
order all the time. | never use knife
more than one-half day without grind
ing, which is usually done on grind
stone. | have purchased two emery
wheel grinders for this purpose, but
threw them both aside for the grind
stone. This year, shall try the emery
wheel again, with the hope that it will
do all that is claimed for that kind of
grinder. 1t is light job to sharpen
knife when properly used, but when
used till it gets very dull, the grinding
is that much more laborious.
When the machine is in the field at
work the team should be properly hitch
ed, so that the knife can do full work.
1t may do to spread the horses apart on
the road, but it will not do on moving
machine, if the knife is to cut full
swath. The track cleaner should be
properly adjusted so that the knife will
not have to cut through again the pre-
yiouS swath. Because these things are
not carefully looked after and attended
to, the average life of mower is only
about one-half what it should be, to the
loss of farmer-and the gain of the
manufacturer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12
.PTOYide1t Lite and Trust Go.
of Philadelphia, Pa.

Why YOU should insure in the Providen,:
n is surrounded by greater safeguards
than any other company, and gives great
er guarantees for the future. .,
il will. under all circumstances, uea'
fairly with yOu. ,,.,.,. 6,
n. practice Is 10 grant an eNtensi N ot uuS, me-, II
tHr insured Is unable % pay premium. W. ,s,
inc N, policies are nOn-fortettabIe aiter INC
,,tyuart Of bat tirO annual premiums
twill not take advantage OF your necessity
~ "J-,.nmstances oblige YOU to take paiI-up
nnii.y. il will participate 10 the surplus
IL a. a strong company. ,,,,,,
Ia investments are secure, us ma-aEe"i'"'
economical and It's premiums rates are loW
Its rate OF mortality Is below sll other Aweri ,,
can companies, AMI us ulNiueh"9 "
source correspondingly larger .,
lt ma. long been entrusted with the most rI
sacred interests, has been true % tnesi, a.
proven Itself worthy of your tuleSt conn'ouS0'
For further information apply TO ~.
r. l.. NILLETr. south rafls, NE
MIGRANT, General Agent Tor Maine
8 Exchange St, Portland, Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12

~0HE men divided into small
squads, marched down to the
boats-large, unwieldy scows.
HkXS which had been hauled up
against the shore-and each boat was
speedily filled to its utmost capacity.
The most experienced seized the oars,
three or four Marblehead fishermen
armed with long poles took their sta
tions forward and aft along the upper
side of the boat, with one to steer ana
one to command, and then, seizing a
favorable opportunity, the boat was
pushed off from the shore and, thread
ing its way in and out between the
enormous ice cakes grinding down
upon her. the difficult and dangerous
passage beg: II. Should the heavily
laden boat be overturned very few OF
its occupants would be able to reach
the shore. Once on the other side the
fishermen took the boat back. and the
weary process was gone over again.
Fortunately it was yet bright moon
light, though ominous clouds We're
banking up in the northeast. and ev-
erything could be plainly seen. Each
boat was perfectly visible all the way
across to the eager watchers on the
shore. and sigh Of relief went up
after each fortunate passage. In this
labor Seymour and Bentley. and in a
less degree Philip Wilton. aided Colo
mel Glover's men: Seymour having the
helm of one boat continuously. Bentley
that of another.
About half past Q it was reported to
General Washington that all of the
first division had crossed, and the boat
was now ready for him according to
his orders. The largest and best boat
had been selected for the commander
In chief. one sufficiently capacious to
receive his horses and those Of his
staff who accompanied him. Seymour
was to steer the boat. Bentley stood in
the bow, Colonel Glover stationed him
self amidshiDs. with three or four OF
his trustiest men, to superintend the
crossing, and all the oars were manned
by the hardy fishermen instead OF the
soldiers. The general dismOunted and
walked toward the boat, leading his
horse. Just as he was about to enter
al officer on a painting steed rode up
rapidly and saluted.
General Washington?
"Yes, sir"
"a letter. sir"
"What time is this to hand me let.
ters.'
Your excellency. have been charg'
ed to do SO by General Gates
"By General Gates! Where Is he!'
81 left him this morning in Philadel
phia. sir"
what was he doing there?"
81 understood him that he was on
his way to congress"
ION his way to congress! said the
general earnestly, with much surprise
and disgust in his tone. And then
after q pause, he broke the seal and
read the letter, frowning, after which
! be crumpled the paper no In his hand
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12
fro BE- coNTINuIpl


Why does popcorn pop? The depart
ment Of agriculture answers the Ques-
ton, which was propounded to 1t by
small boy. Popcorn pops by reason OF
the volatilization Of the oil contained
In the kernal by heat. Field corn does
not pop because the outer portion OF
the kernel is more porous. permitting
the escape OF the oil as 1t volatizes.
while I'm the case OF popcorn great
pressure Is developed In the kernel by
the confined oil and the kernel Is sud
denly exploded and turned wrong side
out.-Boston Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12
Every child should be taught to re

Every child should be taught to rec
ognize at sight and to name every tree,
bush and shrub in the neighborhood
where it lives. To, grow up in igno-
rance of the thiugs0f nature, as many
are allowed to do, is a misfortune that
deprives life of half its joys. Children
should also be taught to know and
name all the local birds and learn their
habits, peculiarities, time of arrival and
length of stay and all other particulars
This much of botany and ornithology
may be acquired easily by every girl and
boy by the time they are ten years old.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12

The outlook for butter prices does
not improve as the season advances.
DairymeD, and all Others concerned,
should study to reduce the cost of
production to the lowest possible fig
ure. High cost grain feed and low
priced butter leave but small mar.
gin of profit to the prodncer.-Maine
Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12

A writer is not far away from the
truth in claiming that it is the exception
when farmer is found who does not
undertake more than he can do as we'll
as it ought to be done. Yet it is the
work that is thoroughly and well done
that returns most for the outlay.-Maine
Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12
.RT ID. PARK, Register
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor of the last
will and testament OF
HARRIET A. LAPHAM. late OF Paris,
In the County Of oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs, All persons having
demands aya,nst the estate of said deceased
are desired TO present the same for settle
ment. and all indebted thereto are requested 10
make payment immediately
June 2lst. 1894. LEROY p EN EhrTf'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12
NOTICE.

The partnership known as the ID. II. Filed
x Co having been dissolved by mutual consent
and the property having been transferred 70
said Fileld, by whom the business VIII be mere
after conducted, it 10 requested that all persons
indebted to said firm make immediate payment
20 the undersigned.
West Paris, Me-, June alst. 1904.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12
CHAPTER XIII.

TV0AI.F an hour later. after the
HI four travellers had taken
Ew some refreshment. hasty steps
EixuJ were heard outside the door,
followed by the sentry's hail.
"Ah." said the general, looking up
eagerly froin the book he had been
reading. perhaps that is Mr.. Martin
with news from the enemyw Then,
laying aside his book, he rose to his
feet to meet the newcomer. who prov.
ed to be the man he had expected.
The young man stood at attention and
saluted awhile the general addressed
him ars: bly,:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12

Sheep thin in flesh have weak diges-
ton, but even the strongest are easily
injured BY feeding grain too heavily.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12
U,hat are Hum0rs?

They are vitiated or morbid fluids cours'
ing the veins and affecting the tissues.
They are commonly due to defective diges-
tion but are sometimes inherited.
How do they manifest themselves3
In many forms of cutaneous eruption,
salt rheum or eczema, pimples and boils,
and in weakness, languor, general debility.
How are they expelled? BY
Hoods JdrsdPariU0
which also builds up the system that has
suffered from them.
It ID the best medicine for all humorA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12
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. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12
CHAPTER XXlII.

\ Is they rode along slowly the
Al general explained his plans.
- General Howe had pursued
:SJ him relentlessly through the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12
CHAPTER XXIV.

. He men divided into small
squads, marched down to the
,~l boats-large, unwieldy scows.
Es& which had been hauled up
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-12
Smith & Machinist,

SOUTH PARIS, MAINE
,,.,,f,,turer OF general machinery, steam en-
,',i work. spool machinery and tools,
,s >y .st screws, taps. dies and drills made and
,-ir,I sewing, moving and threshing ma
mines. pumps Of all kinds, presses, guns, p.s-
,-.L Lnfves traps etc, neatly and promptly re-
.oi-s5 .o'S, steam and water piping done to order.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-06-03
Mrs. Thompson, wife of David

Mrs. Thompson, wife of David
Thompson, died at their home on
Cypress Wednesday. The burial
took place yesterday afternoon.
The family have our sympathy.
U. A. Potts and his brother, P.
w. t. Potts were in Nashville last
Saturday. The latter, who has
been in bad health for some time,
went to consult a leading special
ist of that city.
County Clerk W. D. Cooper has
issued marriage licenses to Troy
Barnes and Myrtle Greer, John
Fitzgerald and Ada Bryant, Will
liam Pafford and Iva Arnold, A.
P. Lashlee and Mary McElyea.
The new church building of the
M. E. Church, South, at this place
will be dedicated Thursday, June
%. Rev. w. X. Piner, pastor of
the Central M. E. Church at M en-
phis, will preach the dedication
sermon on Thursday night.
Because of sickness among the
members of the Christian congre-
cation and the absence of others,
the meeting last week was cut
short. Elder Derryberry, after
preaching three sermons, return
ed to Waverly Friday, promising
to return when the conditions for
holding a protracted meeting are
more favorable.
The Woodmen of Camden and
Holladay will observe next Sun
day as decoration day. The exer-
cises at Camden Cemetery will be-
gin at 2.30 p. m. All members of
Postoak Camp will assemble at
the camp hall and march to the
cemetery. Sunday, June II, will
be woodmen decoration day at
Rushing's Greek Cemetery.
Sheriff r. d. McCord returned
from Petros Monday night. The
sheriff went to Petros last week
after the negro, John Boyd, but
failed to get him. In some way
the negro learned of the presence
of Sheriff McCord and he conceal
ed himself in the mines, and all
efforts to locate him have failed.
AS he is fed by the convicts who
work in the mines it may be some
time before he is captured.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-06-03
DR.. Garfinkle's Eve Remedy.

The Free Trial Treatment will convince that fact before
cent The eye sight is priceless the fitting Spec
aces depends upon the skill Of the specialist the quality of
lenses and the adjustment of the frames the face He
every day from to M from Monday May 30 in
Guiding Monday June 1904 at the Bell House Camden
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-06-03

For Sale-A good secondhand
sewing machine. Best make and
in good repair. Apply at The
| CHRONICLE Office.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-06-03
SaVs Your Eyes Before too Late
DR.. ID. GARFINKLE
OF NASHVILLE TENN,
EXPERT OPTIGIAN AID INVEKTOR OF THE FAMOUS
DR.. D. GaPdnkIe's BYE Remedy
VIII again be in town at the Bell House from Monday May
and including Monday June 6, 1904. 5 o. m.

and including Monday June 6, 9O4, p.
where he will be prepared to examine your eyes and with
Specaces enable good and bright
your Weak Near Sighted Far Sighted If
with Sore Eyes, Granuaed Eyeds Watering Itching Burning,
named Cumming Eyes feel like there sand
them floating spots before you
between you and an object look at objects when
there is but do not wait until hope and then
sit down in the your place cursng whole world be-
everybody and blind ba
DR. GARFlNKLE and let him FREE
he will tell they durable he will surely you
Five Days FREE Trial Treatment and you will
convinced that be cured the trouble which
miserable day and night.
He has cured thousands Tennessee after they had paid
dreds of dollars to other doctors and for other
getting relief No matter how of
how long standing better quit foong with that
who claims that he everything from yellow fever
legs Remember this is disease which will itself
blind today from neglect the proper remedy
there is but and positive cure, and that is
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-06-03

Mrs. M. McRae invites the Ia
dies to call and see the new hats
she has just received.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-06-03

When in need of nice stationery.
send s.youg orders,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-06-03
PERSONAL AND LOCAL NEWS

A GbOONNE FAINO IONT@ W. wv -
Alvin McGill was at Nashville
! last Saturday.
The normal institute will open
here next Monday.
Len Jones of Big Sandy was in
the city last Friday.
j. w. Matlock of Brecheen was
in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Jane Doherty has returned
to her home at Gleason.
Pete Jones visited relatives at
Big Sandy Saturday and Sunday.
Hon. John T. Peeler of Hunt
ingdon was in the city yesterday.
Walter Corbitt and family visit
ed near Springville last Sunday.
Miss Sallie Arnold is spending
the week at Paris with relatives.
FELTON, Farmer and Roy Melton
of Way were in the city Monday.
Miss Lucas Wyly spent Sunday
at home, returning to Huntingdon
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Dowdy Of
Big Sandy visited here Friday of
last week.
| Willie Clement wentto Dickson
Saturday to spend a few days with
homefolks.
! Will s. Weatherly of Hardin,
KY, has joined his family here for
a short visit.
Tom Mcdaniel, who has been
attending school at Murfreesboro,
has returned home.
V. D. Phillips, the photograph
man, is spending the week with
homefolks near Shiloh.
Mrs. W. L. Morris and children
are visiting relatives and friends
at Big Sandy this week.
Rain Sunday interfered with
the funeral services by Rev. J. M.
Pickens at Cedar Grove.
Earl Hartley has returned from
Missouri, where he has been MAX
ing his home for sometime.
| A. V. Bowles and Miss Bessie
Bowles visited friends and rela-
tives at Big Sandy Sunday.
Mrs. Maggie Whitfield is hav-
ing repairs made on her dwelling.
Enos Thomas is contractor.
Miss Trissie Williams has re-
turned from Dickson, where she
spent a few days with friends.
DIR. O. Ell. Williams left Tues
day for Decaturville, Parsons and
other points in Decatur County.
DR.. d. Garfinkle of Nashville is
at the Bell House this week, and
will remain until next Monday.
Mrs. J. Y. Travis and little son,
Master Phillip, returned home last
Saturday from a visit at Nashville.
Mrs. M. J. Hamer and grand
daughter, Miss Maude Weatherly,
have returned from visit at Vale.
Mrs. W. d. Cooper is spending
a few days with friends and rela-
tives in Henry County this week.
Camden Lodge No. 179 f. and
A. Masons will observe st. Johns
day June "a by celebration at or
near town.
Neal McElyea of Nashville Wis
tied the family of his brother, f.
E. McElyea, this week. He left
Wednesday for Louisiana.
Prof. A. M. Smith of Holladay
has gone to Knoxville to remain a
short while before resuming his
school at the former place.
Emerson E. Thompson of Nash
vile was called here few days
ago by the serious illness of his
mother, Mrs. David Thompson.
Wyatt & Cole have moved their
stock of groceries to the building
recently vacated by Claude Hud-
son & Co., on the east side, court
square.
The Royal Arch Masons held an
interesting meeting here last Fri
day, ending with a banquet, which
was largely attended, including
number of ladies.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-06-03

The CHRONICLE and the Twice
a-Week st. Louis Republic only
$1.30 year. This club rate Will
be in force for limited time.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-06-03

The new board of mayor and al
dermen will be formally indicted
into office next Monday.