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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05
Good Horse Sense.

The more good horses raised in a sec
ton the better trade and prices will be
realized. Never commit the blunder of
breeding a good horse to poor one.
The service fee is a small item in the
selling value of colt, yet the service of
a good horse marks the distinction be-
tween profit and loss.
The colt trotters, or, in other words,
the natural trotters that are seen to-
day. are almost invariably sired by fast,
young and goOd-looking stations, prov
ing conclusively that the sires of to-day
are superior to those of the past decade,
and that the way to breed trotters is by
using only those animals that combine
breeding, individuality and speed.
The man who instructed his foreman
to give away half dozen thorough
bred yearlings last fall, was surprised a
few days since at the speed shown by a
couple of o-year-olds that he saw at
work. Upon inquiry, he learned that
they were among those that he had con-
demred as worthless only few mopths
ago. 1t is a shrewd horseman who can
correctly estimate the speed and racing
quality of an unframed youngster.-
Rural World,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05
Foreign Crop Prospects.

The following is condensation OF
foreign crop conditions as published in
Broomhall's Liverpool "Corn Trade
News"
Conditions in Eastern Europe are
slightly improved, but in the western
half there are increasing complaints OF
drouth.
United Kingdom-Wheat is looking
rather better.
France-There are some complaints
of the wheat plant being thin and OF
damage to the crop by storms, but as
WI ole the condition has not been seri-
ous'y lowered.
Germany-Complaints of drOuth are
increasing, affecting rye and oats par
ticularly.
Russia-Reports from the southern
districts are most favorable.
Rumania-Crop reports continue pes
simistic.
Hungary-The weather during the
last week has improved and farmers are
more hopeful regarding the crop out
look.
Bulgaria-The weather is now favor
able.
Italy-During the week there has
been some complaints of drouth.
Spain-The weather continues drouthy,
ard in some sections the crop will be
poor. In the largest wheat districts
however, fair yield is expected.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05

"Billy." continued Washington, turn
ing to his black servant, Il wish you
to get something to eat for these gen
tlemen. It's only bread and meat that
we can offer you, am sorry to say.
We, are not, living in very luxurious
STYLE at present-on rather short ra-
tions. OH the contrary. But meanwhiie
YOU will take a glass Of this excellent
punch with us, and We will drink 10 a
merry Christmas. Fill your glasses,
gentlemen all. Your news is the hrst
good news we have had for So long
that we have almost forgot what goou
news is. 1t Is certainly very pleasant
for us. ell. gentlemen: Now give us
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05
.PTOvjdG9t Life and Trust Co.
of Philadelphia, Pa.

Why Won should insure in the Providen,'
IL is surrounded by greater safeguards
than any other company, and gives great
er guarantees for the future.
il will. under all circumstances, deal
fairly with you. .,
It, practice is to grant an eNtensin IN OF tiule,
the insured Ia unable 10 pay premiums Wneu
Iue It. policies are non-forteltaple aitef s"e
uaymeut Of bet flro annual premiums
ii will not take advantage OF Your necessary.
n circumstances oblige you "a take a palu-up
polirv, IL will participate In the surplus
IL IL "a strong company. o,,,
IT, investments are secure, It's management
economical and It's premiums rates are low
it, rate of mortality Is below all other aineri
can companies, and Its dividends from WIS
source correspOniingly larger.
II mas long been entrusted with the most
sacred interests, has been true 70 them, anu
proven Itself worthy OF your fullest commence
For further information apply TO ~.
+. l.. MILLETT, South Paris, Me.
FN GRANT, General Agent for Maine
IS Exchange ST Portland, Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05

C~1HE day before Christmas the
wardeu of the port of Phila-
lS.-sTS! dclphia, standing glass in hand
- ON one of the wharfs, no
ticed strange vessel slowly coming
up the bay This in itself was not an
unusual sight. Many vessels during
the course of a year arrived at or de-
parted from the chief city of the Amer
lean continent. Not so many small
traders or c0asting vessels or ponder
GUS East Indiamen, perhaps, as In the
busy times of peace before the war be-
gan. but their place was taken by pri-
vateers and their prizes, or ship from
France. bringing large cOnsignments OF
war material from the famous house OF
Rodrigo HOrtalez & Co.. Of which the
versatile and ingenious NJ. de Beau
marchais was the deus eX machina,
and once in awhile one Of the few
ships of war of the Continental navy,
or some Of the galleys or gunboats OF
Commodore Hazelwood's le.. -lsylvania
state defense fleet. But the approach
ing ship was evidently neither pr1-
yateer nor vessel Of war; neither did
she present the appearance of peace
full marchantman.
There was something curious and
noteworthy in her aspect which exclt'
ed the attention of the port warden,
and then of the loungers along Front
street and the wharfs, and speedily
communicated itself to the citizens OF
the town, SO that they began to hasten
down to the river in the cold Of the late
afternoon. Finally no less q person
than the military commander of the
city himself appeared, followed by one
or two aids and attended by various
bewigged and berutfied gentlemen OF
condition and substance, among whose
fncry the black coat Of u clergyman
and the sober attire of many OF the
thrifty Ouakers were conspicuous
Here and there the crowd was llght
ened by the uniform of militiaman ol
home guard or the faded buff and blue
of some invalid or wounded Continen
| tai. In the doorways Of some OF the
| spacious residences facing the rivel
| many of the fair DANES for which
Philadelphia was justly famous notet
( eagerly the approaching ship. AS sh'
came slowly up against the ebb tide
was seen that her bulwarks had beel
cut away: all her boats but one ap
pearei to be lost; her mizzen topgallan
mast was gone: several great patches
in her sails also attracted attention
There, too, was fieldpiece mounte'
and lashed on the quarter deck as
stern chaser. The fore royal was furl
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05
The Fruit Outlook.

1t is too early of course to begin to
count the barrels of apples, but it GER
tainly is in order to keep sharp eye
out for conditions affecting the crop
and its disposition when the harvest
shall come, whatever of bounty that
may be. Some conclusions may be
drawn even at this early date in the sea-
son of the fruit growth, and certain
preparation made according as the ex-
tent of the crop may be. OF tree fruits
the interest here in Maine is chiefly IN
apples. The bloom was general and
full not only here in New England but
throughout the entire fruit growing
country. Reliable information from
abroad is to the effect that also in Euro
pean countries, where the crop was so
short last season, the same early prom
ise is general. 1t is a fact that when
there is a general bloom there is always.
at the least, fairly good crop OF fruit.
Hence it is safe conclusion, even at
this early time, that there will be gen.
eral and widespread crop of apples the
present year. Information in regard to
to the setting of fruit in all parts OF
the country confirms such conclusion.
In view of the situation, therefore,
the question of packages in which to
handle this fruit is already up for con-
sideration. Dealers all around are
hustling to secure a supply in advance
of their need. Every flour barrel is
being picked up in town and city as fast
as it is emptied. Prices are high, as
was the case year ago. 1t is not prac-
ticable to manufacture large quantities
of barrels in advance of their use, and
cannot be furnished any way at less
prices than a year ago. With apples
low in selling price and barrels at forty
cents each there is little left to the
grower for bis fruit.
The recommendation of the Farmer
is that boxes be provided for handling
the fruit. The trade has got to come to
their use There are not second hand
barrels enough for the demand, and new
hardwood barrels cost too much. Box
es had to be used last year in consider
able numbers, and while dealers did not
favor them, yet they sold well and re-
turned as much to the shipper for the
fruit as when forwarded in barrels.
Growers will do we'll to attend to this
matter of packages early, for there is
certain to be lack of second hand bar
rels available at any price.-Maine
Farmer
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Tho latest chicken Joke relates how

The latest chicken joke relates how
a woman went into grocery store and
asked for so cents worth of black hens
eggs. The grocer, of course, was sur
prised that there was any way of telling
the difference, but told the woman if
she could do so to go ahead. She there
fore deliberately picked over the lot
until she had her number, when the
grocer remarked: "DO the black hens
lay all the largest. eggs?" eyes," said
the woman, "and that's the way you
tell them," as she marched off with her
basketful of the best. Where eggs are
sold by the pound, as they should be,
this trick can't be worked. 1t is silly
to ask as much for dozen small eggs
as for the same number third or a
fourth as large. In Europe all eggs are
sold by the pound.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05

"If you do not get captains COM
mission for this, Mr.. Talbot" con-
tinued Putnam as they bade him good
night, II shall be much disappointed"
"And If you do not find captains
commission also waiting for you on
your return here, Lieutenant Seymour.
shall also be much surprised" added
Robert Morris.
Give my regards to his excellency
and wish him n merry Christmas from
me, and tell him that he has our best
hopes for success In his new enter
prise. | will detach 600 men from
Philadelphia tomorrow to make a d.
version in his behalf" said the general.
"Ycs," continued Robert Morris. land
j 81: - u>'nl i:.2.i. Lieutenant Seymour,
ii YOU VII c.i! at Iny house before you
start AMI get Il small bag OF money
which shall give you to hand to Cen
cral Washington, with my compli-
merits. Tell him it is all ! can raise
at present and that am ashamed to
send Linn so pltiable sum, but II lie
will call upon me again shall. trust
do better next time.
EidIiing each other adieu, the four
gentlemen separated, General PUTNAM
TO arrange for the distribution and for
warding of the supplies to the troops
mt once, Robert Norris to send report
to the congress, which had retreated
to Baltimore upon the approach or
Howe and CORVALLIS through the Jer-
seys. and Seymour and Talbot back to
| the ship to make necessary arrange
ments for their departure
Seymour shortly afterward turned
the command Of the Mellish over to
the officer Mr.. Norris designated as his
successor, and Talbot delivered his
| schedule to the officer appointed by
| General Putnam to receive 1t. RefuS-
Ing the many pressing invitations to
STAY and dine or partake OF the other
bounteous hospitality of the townspeo-
pie, the young men passed the nlght
quietly with Seymour's aunt, his only
relative, and ut 4 o'clock on Christmas
morning, accompanied by Bentley and
Talbot, they set forth upon their long
cold ride to WashingtOn's camp, ride
which was to extend very much far'
ther, however, and be fraught with
greater consequences than any OF them
dreamed of as they set forth with sad
hearts upon their journey.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05

lINNE or two other men were
III writing ut table ana ahoth
|{QGYJ er Stalwart officer or ranR
V&a1 was sitting by the fre read
ing. None of the four men coming INTO
the room had seen the general before
except Talbot. AS the door opened, hi'
eXcellency glanced up inquiringly and
recognizing the first figure. stepped
forward quickly, extending his hand
all the other officers rising and draw
ing near ut the same time.
wv NAT, talbot. trust you priis
sood news SIT
i do' sir' Saiu the young o'heer s'
iutiIs'
Inc transport: saiu ihe sener"i ~
great ahAie'!'
,"p'ureu' s,,'
IN mer ',uiNs so,s
TWO 'i''',>"'"' in.'ne's' VIZ ".
'.e.ee' poHus.' .,', s"'.. n' ~ onn s,,;,S ~ -,
80 -. -" ,,...,.o.a and shooo
",'s' -. ,., a,,, saId;ors. a,
-, ron onohoa ,-hora tho RritisI
-. ;s ssau,hIin,
=. -. o., J., ,r,;sodr, ox
.;','a, o" ,hn san.raI w.;th doon feeling
." ..",'.'', -, ."e ~, ,.om an,n. now"
- n,,na,a,,I,;a Oh.
.,n ,.o, ,I,ourht host to ,,Ls vou,
nr;zo thera instead of BOSTON, II was
= risk was # noty But now that YOU
arc there II Is better for us here
Who are your companions. sir? Pray
present them to me-
"Iieutenunt SEYMOUR sir. of the M,
nv who hrouybt I'm the prize"
.S,r 7 conorotuIote Won. am glad
80 soo Won.
.,,s .,is :. ph;in Wilton q mid
.,,.,n,a, ,h;rt you tnow him gen
oral"
e'", 'i.,., ,o o.. so, of mv old
..,.. .,,n oonn,s.inror Colonel vii
- v;n,,inin now unbonnilv u pris
WI WI. vam ,ro ,orr welcome nv boy
49,, ,,.,o 10 this other man Tolboty
"WilIiom BENTLEY. sir. bosn of the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05

what! Mr.. Seymour! How do you
do. sir? Did | understand you to say
that all the company Of that English
ship perished"
Eyes. DIR. White"
"And Colonel Wilton and his daugh-
ter aso?"
"Alas, yes sir"
II fear that 1t is as our young friend
says" added Robert Morris gloomily.
II remember they were to go with
Dunmore."
"Oh, Mr.. Morris, our poor friends!
Shocking, shocking, DREADFUL! ejacu-
lated the sanity looking man; "these
are the horrors of war;" and then turn
.ng to the multitude. he said: Gentle
men. people and friends. it is Christ
mas eve. We have our usual services
1T christ church in short time. Shall
we rot then return thanks to the Giver
Of 81 victory for this signal manifes-
tation of lis providence at this dark
hour. and II the same time pray for
OF: lcreaved friends. and also for the
widows and orphans Of those Of our
enemies who have been so suddenly
brought before their Maker? l do ear
nestly invite you all to Gods house
in his name"
The chime Of old Christ church ring
ing from the steeple near by seemed to
second, in musical tones, the good
mans invitation as he turned and
walked away. followed by a number
of the citizens of the town. General
Putnam, however, engaged Talbot In
conversation about the disposition OF
the stores. while Robert Morris con-
tinued his inquiries as to the details
of the cruise with Seymour. The
pcrilOus situation Of the shattered
American army was outlined to both
of them, and Talbot received orders.
or permission rather, to report the cap
ture of the transport to General Wash
ington the next day. Seymour asked
permission to accompany him, which
was readily granted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05
The Cow for the Dairy.

A COW can not do two things at the
same time, make beef and milk.
Feed that is turned into milk Is worth
twice as much as feed that is turned in
to beef.
BY using beef bull for two years q
farmer greatly decreased the butter-fat
yielded by his herd. -
Then be went back again to the dairy
bull.
The special dairy COW is the one fol
the dairyman to use.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05
Paw for Destitute CattIemen.

Senator Platt, of New York, has trans
mitted to the State Department an appli-
cation for reimbursement by F. G. Van
Duzer, secretary of the American society
in London, for the expenses OF trans
portation to the United States OF forty
cattlemen left destitute in England.
The American Society makes a strong
plea for the protection of such men
against unscrupulous shipping agents in
the United States who practice decep-
ton and leave the cattlemen stranded on
the European docks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05
His Turn Next.

The lola (KanJ Register tells OF a
little girl with the measles. Her dog
was In great distress because he could
not 90 to her. and one day he was ad-
mitted to the bedchamber. Putting
his forefeet on the bed he madly
wagged his tail and beamed gladness
from every feature. Looking at him q
moment. the little girl said angrily,
"Oh. you needn't grin; your turn Will
cnma nayt"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05
CHAPTER Xxx.

1BOUT half after o'clock In
IAI the afternoon Of Wednesday,
N Dec. %, being Christmas day
(@&@ and very cold, four tired
horsemen on jaded steeds rode up to a
plain stone farmhouse standing at the
junction Of two common country roads,
both of which led to the Delaware riv-
er, a mile or so away. In the clearing
back of the house few wretched tents
indicated bivouac. Some shivering
horses were picketed under a rude
shelter. formed by interlacing branch
es between the trunks Of little grove
of thickiy growing trees which had
been left standing as windbreak.
Bright fires blazed in front Of the tents
and the men who occupied them were
enjoying an unusually hearty meal.
The faded uniforms Of the men were
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05

Bootmaker (who has deal OF trouble
with his customer)-I think, sir, II you
were to cut your corns l could more
easily find you a pair Choleric on
Gentleman-Cut my corns, sir! l ask
you to fit me a pair Of boots to my
feet, sir! I'm not going to plane my
feet down to fit your boots!
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that ne
hss heen duly appointed executor Of the last
will and testament OF
HARRIET a. LAPHAM. late of Paris,
I'm the County Of oxford, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs All persons navins
demands against the estate of said deceased
are desired 20 present the same for settle
ment. aud all indebted thereto are requested 10
make payment Immediately
June 2ist, 1904. LEROY =. ENEhEii.
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sample.

George didn't keep his engagement
with me last night" said the girl VINO
was betrothed to him.
"I'd give him piece Of my mind'
said her mother.
"Just a little sample of married life"
suggested the father.-Cleveland Lead
or
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05
NOTICE.

The partr ership known as the ID. II. Fneia
4 Co. having been dissolved by mutual consent.
and the property having been transferred 70
said Fffeld, by whom the business VIII 90 nere,
indebted 10 said firm make immediate paymens
% the undersigned. r,r,r,n
West Paris, Me-. June slst, 1904.
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AMONG THE FARMERS.
=" SPEED THE PLOw." I"

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.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05

To have good-sized sheep, they must
be grown rapidly while young, and it Is
important to give them q good start.
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CHAPTER XXI.

6N0NE or two other men were
IO writing ut table and anOth
Dnnst3y er Stalwart officer of rank
W8&d0 was sitting by the fire read
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CHAPTER NIX.

CW7HE day before Christmas the
wardeu of the port of Phila-
I..s,S dclphia, standing glass in hand
- ON one of the wharfs, no
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q. Jones,
c. JONES,
Smith d Macninlst,

SOUTH PAkIS, MAINE.
Nsnufsetnrer of general machinery, steam en-
- nil work, spool machinery and tools,
In set screws taps. dies and drills made and
r..nsired. sewing, moving and threshlng ma
~ {ss numps of all kinds, presses, guns, pis-
.u"I Ii nives traps etc. neatly and promptly re-
.sjrsd .oiI, steam and water piping done to order
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-03-04

Sheriff Whitney returned from
Montana last Sunday, but did not
succeed in locating Cooley, the
hold up leader. He did succeed
in locating man wanted,
however, finding an escaped Jail
bird at Kalispeli-one of the burg
lars who escaped the second night
he was in Office.
The new plate glass front in
the building owned by A. c. Moor
and r. T. Moore is being much
admired. The building will be oc-
cupied by the Messrs. Moore about
April /, with a stock of mems
furnishing goods, at which time A q.
C. expects to retire from the liquor
business.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-03-04

Miss Viola McCartor left for
Missoula last Sunday after visiting
in Boomers Ferry a week. the guest
of Mrs. S. d. Taylor, Miss Nc
Cartor will stop in Standpoint on
her way to visit Miss Bertha Reed
er, who is teaching in the Sand
point schools. Both young ladies
taught in the Boomers Ferry schools
last year and have many friends
here.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-03-04


at Sault st. Marie, has been APP
pointed immigration inspector at
Gateway.
The Rebekahs had a social ses-
sion last Tuesday evening. There
was a short program, then cards,
followed by lunch, Many were
present and they ha jolly time.
H. L. Carlton, of the Mcclure
hardware store, has had an attack
of lagrippe, but successfully stood
his assailant off and is able to be
on duty again.
T. l.. Cummins went to Kalis-
pell the fore part of the week to at
tend to suit he is prosecuting in
the district court. He returned
Tuesday, the case being postponed.
Miss Maud Collins returned
from Downs, Wash. on Monday.
She expects to return to Downs in
a few days and will be accompanied
by her sister, Miss Maggie Collins.
Mrs Arthur LOBBY, wife of
Arthur LOBBY of the HERALD, ar.
rived from Spokane last Tuesday
evening. Mr.. and Mrs. LOBBY have
rented rooms for housekeeping of
Mrs. VIM. Elderton.
-Mrs. W. l.. Kinnear and son
Emery accompanied Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Litzenberger on their return
home to Endlcott, Wash. They
left on Thursday and Mrs. KinAear
Will remain some time.
w, II. Emery has been paint
ing things red this week. To pre-
vent a wrong impression perhap.
We should explain that we refer t.
the interior decorations of his bar
bershop.
The county commissioners are
readvertising for bids for the Cross.
port road. The contract for the
repairs to the bridge across the
Moyie was let to J. A. Wales al
$3.50.
The Great Northern passenger
trains changed time Su nday. The
new time card will be found else
e where in these columns. The diff
ferences amount to only few min
utes.
J. N. McCracken is fitting up tn
u Bunting building for the purpos
of opening "a short order restaurant
Mr.. McCracken has an establishe,
reputation in this line. He vii
carry confectionery and fruits i
e, connection,
y Born. TO the wife of D. Nc
E. Donald, on Saturday, Feb. q,
y son. The child weighed 154 III
d 1t was still-born. The mother
life was despaired of for a tim
/ DR.. E. E. Fry and DR.. T. A. Bisho
were il attendance and Mrs. M
- Donald is recovering.
An important arrest was mac
at Standpoint Wednesday. A.
Stanton of Bonners Ferry WI
caught passing some of the bs
money that has been in circulate
ed here. He was bound over to u
m district court. Some sensation
revelations may result.