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you can hardly understand. les; ne
was brave man, my poor old friend"
On the rustic bench beside the drive.
way overlooking the river sat little
woman, older by ten years In the two
hours which had elapsed since she
truck to the keelsOn. "All hands lay
aft. to the quarter deck"
The captain, standing upon the poop
deck, was not at first glance a particu-
larry imposing figure. He was small
in stature, scarcely five and half feet
high at best, with his natural height
diminished, rs is often the case with
sailors, by n slight bending Of the
back and STOPPING Of the shoulders;
yet he possessed well knit, vigorous
and not ungraceful figure, whose care
less pOise and the ease with which he
maintained his position, with his
hands clasped behind his back, in spite
Of the rather heavy roll and pitch Of
the ship in the very strong breeze. in
dicated long familiarity with the sea.
The officers. gathered in little knot
on the lee side of the quarter deck,
several midshipmen among them. were
worthy of the crew and the command
err
: Men," said the captain, In a clear,
firm voice, removing his cooked hat
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NEW MUSIC FOR WORLDS FAIR
Three Compositions by Famous People.
Band Tournament.

Musical people and all who apprecl-
ate good music may thank the Worlds
Fair for three notable compositions,
written upon the invitation OF the Ex-
position management These are the
Hymn OF the West" by the most
distinguished living American poet.
Edmund Clarence Stedman. the music
for which was written by Professor
John *. Paine. who Is at the head OF
the music department OF Harvard uni
versity: "Louisiana,' march by
Frank VanderStullen, leader OF the
Cincinnati Orchestra: Il waltz. Along
the Plaza" by Henry *. Hadley or
New York. who has won his laurels
long before this as writer OF operate
and other musical compositions. This
music will bc herd publicly br the
first time upon the opening of the En-
position on Saturday. April 30. and fire.
Guently thereafter In the musical pro-
crammes Of the greatest Of worlds
fairs. These are the only official com
positions.
Thirty thousand dollars will be given
I'm prizes for the best bands III tour
nament TO be held durin= the EXPOSE
tion. All through the Worli's Fair the
musical feature will be prominent.
The most famous bands NJ the world
are under contract TO participate dur
Ing considerable periods. Among th's"
are lie Garde Republicaine band OF
France, the Royal Grenadicr band of
England. the American National band.
Sousa's band and others.
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Cruelty to Animals.

A Burlington, vt, paper states that
Humane Officer John Fuller has been
investigating a horrible case of cruelty.
The specific act was as follows: Two
men purchased a yearling colt at Hines
burg and hitched it behind team to
take to Moukton. But the colt had
never been taught to lead and constantly
held back until its eyes started from
their sockets, and it was almost dead
when Monkton was reached. Mr.. Full
Ter caused warrants to be issued for the
arrest of the parties.
A letter was received from Grand Isle
complainining of farmer who had kept
his stable so cold during the winter
that his cows tails had frozen Oft and
the animals had to stand in the snow
most of the time. This case will Dc
Investigated.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-06-07
National Good Roads Convention.

The national good roads convention
held at st. Louis was attended by more
than thousand people, a large share OF
whom were delegates from the various
states. About thirty states were repre-
sented in the convention, and several
foreign countries. All phases of the
good roads problem were discussed and
much valuable information impaired.
A very noticeable feature of the dis
cussion was the practical unanlmity IN
regard to national aid for the improve
ment of roads. Only one voice OF the
thousand was raised in opposition TO
such policy. This is quite remarkable
in view of the opposition the movement
encountered but a few months ago. No
particular bill was endorsed or discussed,
but the great convention went on record
unanimously, with the exception named,
in favor of the principle embodied in the
various measures pending in congress
upon the subject.
One result of the convention will be
observed in more active local interest
in all the states from which represent
atives attended. In some of these
states the local interest is all right now,
OlucTS tuClC 10
opposition of any account. The only
bugbear suggested is the unconstitution-
ality of such legislation, but this is a
favorite obstacle with those who have no
other objection in matters under con-
sideration. 1t is generally conceded that
the appropriation of money for this
purpose is similar to the appropriation
of money for river and harbor improve
ments and for the erection of public
buildings. If such appropriations are
constitutional this must be.
The advantages of providing for the
building of roads by states, to the appro.
priation for which purpose the national
appropriation would be an aid, rather
than having the roads built by the nation
al government, aided by state appro-
priations, were clearly and forcibly pre-
sented. The proper distribution of the
cost between the national government
and subdivisions of the same was also
discussed, as well as the advisability OF
constructing roads to conform to the
amount of business to be transacted
over them. These points and many
others were given consideration and will
be further discussed in states to which
the delegates will return.-Mirror and
Farmer
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Ample hotel accommodations have
been provided for the Worlds Fair
visitors at St. Louis both within and
outside of the Exposition grounds.
The Exposition management has or.
ganized free information service. A
pamphlet has been issued for gratui-
tous circulation explaining many OF
the conveniences that have been pro-
vided. A list of all the hotels. with
rates, Is contained in this pamphlet.
The entire city has been canvassed,
and many thousands of private house
holders have arranged to receive visit
Ors. These houses are In every section
Of the city. and the rates at which
guests will be received is matter or
record on the books Of the bureau.
The Inside inn, n hotel on the Ex-
position grounds. has capacity for
5000 guests. The Exposition manage
ment has control of the rates. which
have been fixed ut from Sl.50 10 500
per day. European plan. including ad-
mission TO the grounds. On the Amer
lean plan the rates range from 81 to 80
per day. Tie hotel is 400 by 500 feet
and Is three stories high
There are more than 10 established
hotels in ST Louis, and signed agree
ment has been mace between many or
their managers with the Exposition Of
ficials that rates shall not bc raised
during the Exposition period. Many
new hotels have been built on sites ad-
jacent To the Exposition grounds. and
the published fixed rates warrant the
assertion that no one need pay eXor-
btant rates for accommodations either
at hotels or private houses.
Among the new hotels may be men
toned the Hotel Napoleon Bonaparte.
which stands ut Clayton avenue and
Skinker road, overlooking the Exposi-
ton grounds. This hostelry will ac-
commOdate 300 persons. The rates,
European plan, are from 81 to 50 per
day. The Grand View hotel, south OF
the Exposition, on Oakland avenue, has
n capacity for 5000 guests. and the
rates are 81 TO $50 per day, European,
and 81 to $3.50 per day on the Amer
lean plan. Tie Kcnlworth. on West
Park boulevard and Billion avenue. has
u capacity of l.5Oo guests. with rate
Of : ljO per day.
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PROBATE NOTICES.

T..r persons interested In either OF the Estates
Ntrgiuaiter named; ,t
AZ a Probate Court, held at Paris, In anu
t..r-f. tountv OF oxford, ON the third Tuesoay OF
~ M the wear of our Lord one thousand
-,-... GuuIred and four. The following matter
....fr, been presented for the action thereupon
r-ciuafter indicated. II Is hereby OkDEKsD'
That notice thereof be given TO ali persons ln-
trr.-te,l hy causing copy OF this order 10 Oe
published three weeks successiveiy IN thS @ oN-
frI Democrat. a newspaper pubhsheu az oouth
parts. in said County, that they may appear AT
lrubate Court 10 be held at said Paris, on
tls third Tuesday OF June, a. ID. lsV+, at
of the clock In the forenoon, and be heard there
90 Il they see cause.
tLEMENTINE A. CUSHMAN, late of Paris,
ceased: executors final account presented Tor
.Howance by George Clark, executor
HENRY r. BRICKET'T. late of AndOver, de
...,-e,I. first account presented for allowance by
Hiram u. Abbott, administrator.
HARRIET A. LAPHAM, late of Paris, de,,
ceased. will and petition for probate thereon
presented by Leroy +. Everett, the executor
therein named
I>AAC +. SAWYER, late of Porter, deceased ;
s. ami petition for probate thereof presented
ig Jason H. sawyer, the executor therein
Etmed.
JOSEPH CILLEY, late Of Porter, deceased
,,... and petitiOn for probate thereof presented
u, Geo. +. Davis, the executor therein nahied'
ELISHA c. GILMAN. late OF Paris. deceased; ;
Wi and petition for probate thereof anu the APP
uu'utmeut OF James ;. Wright as administrators
witt the will annexed presented by Albert NJ.
Yates, legatee.
GEORGE W BRYANT. late of Paris,
deceased will and petition for probate Thereon
presented by Mary +. Bryant, the executrN
O. rein named.
JOHN WHITMAN, late of Paris, deceased /;
tr-t account presented for allowance by Charies
r. Whitman, executor.
ALBERTA III. FARRIS, minor, of oxford
tr,t account presented for allowance by Harry
O, Farris, guardian.
JOHN d. DECOSTER. non compos mentis, OF
BuradeId, final account presented for allowance
ty James D. Irish, guardian
MARY p CULLINAN, late of Norway, de-
ceased, first account pretented for allowance Dy
Gyu. n. Culhnan, executor.
FRANKLIN NJ. DREW,
Judge OF the Probate Court for Aniiroscoggin
County, acting in Interchange
ALBERT d. PARK, Register.
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EFT to himself in the deserted
hall the old sailor walked
15a1 over to the body of the old
kszSJ soldier. Many u quaint dis
pute these two old men had held in
their brief acquaintance, and upon no
one thing had they been able to agree
EXCEPT in hatred Of the English ana
love of their common country. Stu
their disputes had been friendly. and If
they had not loved they had ut least
respected each other.
81 wish | had not been so hard on
the man. l really liked him. solilo-
ouized the sailor. poor Blodgett, al
most forgotten, as Mr.. Talbot says!
He died the right way, though, doing
his duty, fighting for his country and
for those he loved. Well. he was a
brave man-fOr soldier" lie murmur.
ed thoughtfully.
Out OH the river the little slOop was
speeding rapidly along. Ride as thou
wilt, Philip. she cannot be overtaken
Most of the exhausted men lay about
the decks in drunken slumber. John
son stood moodily by the man at the
helm. His triumph had been temper
ed by Desborough's interference. Two
or three of the more decent Of his fol
lowers were discussing the events OF
the night.
"Poor Joew said one.
"Yes, and Evans and Whitley. too.
was the reply.
"Aye, three dead, and nobody hur!
for It." answered the other.
You forget the old fellow Mt the
landing though"
"Yes, he fought like the devil and
came near baking the whole game
That was lucky shot you got In, Da
Wis. after Evans missed and was hit
That fellow was brave man-for d
rebel" said the raider.
In the cabin Of the sloop Colone
Wilton was sitting on one OF the lock
ers. his arm around Katharine, who
was leaning against him weeping, hel
hands before her face. Desborougf
was standing respectfully IN front Of
them.
"And you say he made good fightY
asked the colonel sadly.
"Splendid. sir. We stole up to the
boathouse with muffied oars, wishing
to give no warning, and before he knew
It half of uj were on the wharf. Ht
challenged. we made rush. He sh0
the first man in the breast and Drained
the next with his dubbed musket
shouting words Of warning the while
The men fell back and handled theiI
pistols. | heard two or three shots
and then he fell. never making another
sound. But for Johnson's forethough'
in sending second boat load to th'
upper landing to get to the back ol
the house you might have escapet
with the warning and the delay n
caused. He was q brave man ant
died like q soldier" continued tn
young man softly.
"He saved my life at Cartagena, ant
when I caught the fever there b
nursed me at the risk Of his own. ID
was faithfulness itself. He died as b
would have liked to die. with his fac
| to the enemy. loved him In wa
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I'VE are bound Tor Englisk uat.fS.'
from his thick black hair, tied in a
cue and entirely devoid of powder,
as he looked down at them from the
break OF the poop with his piercing
black eyes, I'VE are bound for Eng
lish waters'-
"Hurrah. Hurrahw cried many voices
from the crew impetuously.
"We will show the new flag for the
first time on the high seas" he con
tinued. visiby pleased. and pointing
proudly TO tie stars and stripes. which
his own hand lad first hoisted, iiutter-
ing gayly out ut the peak, "and trust
we may strike blow or two which
will cause it, and us, TO be long re-
membered. While you are under my
orders shall expect from you prompt,
unquestiOncd compliance with my com
mands, or those Of my officers. and Il
ready submission to the hard disci-
pline Of ship Of war. TO which most
of you, suspect, are unfamiliar, un-
less you have learned It in that bitter
school, British ship. You will learn.
however, while principles OF equality
are very well in civil life they have
no place In the naval service. Subordi-
nation Is the word here; this Is not Il
trading vessel. but ship of war, ana
intend to be implicitly obeyed,' he
continued sternly, looking even more
fiercely ut them. Nevertheless. he
added. somewhat relaxing his set fea-
tureH. although we he not II peaceful
merchantman, yet | expect and intend
to do a little trading with the ships OF
the enemy. and In any prizes which
we may capture you know you Will all
have just. nay, liberal. share. IL
must not be lost sight of. however,
that the first business OF this ship, as
of every other ship Of war of our
country. is to fight the ships of the
enemy of equal, or of not too great
force. Should we find ouch a one, as
Is most likely. in the English channel.
we must remember that the honor and
glory of our flag are above prize
money"
Three cheers for Captain John Paul
Jones" cried one of the seamen. leap
Ing on gun and waving his hat. They
were given with u mighty rush from
nearly two hundred lusty throats, the
ship being heavily Overmanned for fu-
ture emergencies.
THAT will do, men," said the cap
tain, smiling darkly. Remember that
willing crew makes II happy cruise.
Mr. Seymour, have the bOatswain pipe
ell hands to grog. then set your
watches. Mr.. Talbot" lie added, turn
Ing to the young officer in the familiar
buff and blue Of the Continental army
who stood by his side. IN interested
spectator to all that had occurred.
will you do me the honor Of taking
a glass Of wine with me in the cabin:
| should he glad If you would join us
also. Mr.. Seymour, after the watch
has been called, and you can leave the
deck. Let Mr.. Walingford have the
watch: he IS familiar with the bay
Tell him TO take in the royal and the
fore and mizzen tOpgallfnt sails II 1t
blows heavily" he continued, after 4
pause. and then, bowling. he left the
deck.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that ne
has been duly appointed administrator oil the
estate of ,,,
JOHN W. HOWE, late of Dixhed,
In the County OF oxford, deceased, anu given
bonds as the law directs. An persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased are
desired TO present the same for settlement, anu
an indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment immediately. uowr
May 18th, 1894. ELLlOTT W. hO"E-
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IIn;o,,e California M 40.

A unique exhibit at the Worlds fair
was prepared by the agricultural de-
partment of the University OF Califor-
mia. It is large map. so colored as to
show the character Of the various SOILS
of the state. 1t gives clear Idea OF the
situation and the extent OF the arapie
and untillable sections. In the locaii.
ties that cannot be cultivated are
shown the sierras, the lava beds ana
III, desert. The map indicates the 10
cation of the cultivable portions OF the
mountains and Mohave plateau ano
shows the nature Of the foothills and
valleys of that wonderful state.
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fro sI Continued
Maple Sugar.

It Is said that the first sugar ever
made in Vermont was made In Ben
nington in March, 1853, near the log
cabin of Captain Samuel Robinson
the first settler of the town, who came
from Hardwick, Mass. The sap was
caught in short logs followed tha'
held about gallon. Many POUNDS
of sugar were made and liquor casS
full of Sirup.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-06-07
A Sudden Question.

Professor Jowett was ut dinner IL
London. He said to a young man wh'
was one OF the guests. what was th'
saddest event in history!' The youn;
man. much taken aback, stamInere'
ont "Robert Elsmere." NO" said III
master regarding him compassionate
" lit was the death of Falstaf1.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-06-07

Yes, with grain high in cost and the
products of the cow low In selling
value, dairying is not get.rich-fast
business, still those who 60 into the
business in earnest, and stick right to
it, are getting more out of it than any
other stock farmers about US. One has
only to look around to find the evidence
of the truth of this claim.-Msine
Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-06-07
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed executor of the last will and
testament of ~
SARNHE. FUTILE, late OF Buckteld,
iu the County of OXFORD, deceased. Al persons
having demauds against the estate of said de-
ceased are desired 10 present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested 10
make payment Immediately. ...
WILLIAM WALLACE TUTrLE
May 18th, 1894.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator of the estate
Of
RUTH J. HALE. late of Waterford,
In the County of oxford, deceased, anu gNel
bonds as the law directs. All persons naslnt
demands against the estate of said deceased ar'
desired 10 present the same for settlements, ant
all indebted thereto are requested 10 make pay
ment Immediately.
May 18th, 1904. GEORGE III. biLLiNo'-
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice thar sne
has been duly appointed administrator WIN
the will annexed of the estate OF
NATHAN MORSE, late OF Paris,
IN the County of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons nas.ns
demands AGAINST the estate OF said deceased art
desired 10 present the same for settlement, ano
al in,iebted thereto are requested to make pay
mcnt Immediately. ,nss
May 18th, 1904. ALlCE 1- hoSS-
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate of
WILLIAM G. ABBOTT, late of Sumner.
IN the County of oxford, deceased, anu given
bonds a. the law directs. AL persons having
demands against the estate of said deceaseu are
desired 10 present the same for settlement, anu
an indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately. ,orr
May 18th. 1894. ARABlNE NJ Abpoii'
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Hfs Resolve.

She-I am going to give you back
our engagement ring. can never
marry you; l love another. He-Give
me his name and address. She-Do
YOU want to kill him? He-No; / want
to try to sell him the ring.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she mas
been ,iuIy appoInted executrix of the last will
aui testament OF
FRANKLIN HUSTRESS. late of Hiram,
IN the County of oxford, deceased. All per,
sons having demands against the estate of said
deceased are desired TO present the same for
settlement. and all indebted thereto are request
eel To make payment Immediately
ADELAIDE W. HUNTRESS.
May 18th, 1904.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-06-07

The above mentioned are a few OF the
new hotels that have been erected near
the Exposition grounds for the accom-
modation of Worlds Fair visitors. All
told there are about twoscore. All are
within easy walking distance, and all
are situated on high ground. with com
prehensive views OF the grounds. All
of the structures are well built. and in
some of them the most luxurious quar-
ters are obtainable. The rates are es-
tablished and will not be increased dur
ing the Exposition.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-06-07

No use in censuring the grower for
the poor Baldwins found in the center OF
the barrel so long as they were packed
and sold by the dealer and the grower
was no more responsible for their con-
d;tion than the man In the moon.
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PT0YidGlt Lite and Trust Co.
of Philadelphia, Pa.

Why vou should insure in the Providen.'
Jr Is surrounded by greater safeguards
than any other company, and gives great
rr ..g3rantees for the future.
twill. under all circumstances, deal
fairly with YOU. 49,, g
T- practice Is 10 grant an extension OF t,g, me-, -
s-,,rsI - una6le TO pay premiums when
.., It, policies are non-torteltaoe aitet 'ne
...r..,I., of but tjcO annual premiums
ttyyiT not take advantage OF your necessity
10 'ir,.TrlsfaDces oblige YOU % take paid-up
r..,..y.. it will participate In the surplus
10 4, "a strong company. ,,,,,,,
economical. and its premiums rates are low.
lt- rate of mortality Is below all other ameri
..,' s,rutuies and its dividends IRON this
-.U-re correspondingly larger. -, ..
2, has ,ous been entrusted with the most
-..-e,i interests, has been true TO them, anu
,-....r it-rIf worthy OF your fullest confidence.
Fur further information apply 10 ~,
e L. MILLETr, South Parls, Ne
FN. GRANT. General Agent for Maine
l3 Exchange St, Portland, Ne
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Hurry, stir yourselves! You are all
right now. The raiders have gone and
are not likely to return"
"Why. where is Master Philip, l
wonder? Was he also taken?" he said
suddenly. Have any of you seen
him - he asked of the servants.
HE done gone away tishin' wild
Mars Bentley" replied the old butler,
pausing. ''anl dey amt got back yit,
tank de Lawd. but spec 'em ev'y min
ute, suh"
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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.
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statesmen WANTED 90 ssa 'GSs ;a...ss .s:

In Oxford and adjacent counoes- Sa1J
commission. Address
THE VICTOR OIL COMPANY,
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