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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09

i ~ II.
i'm excellent spirits and as
- they drew nearer and nearer
SE&sS) became more and more anx-
iouS Tor the fray.
Shes big one, amt she:" said one
Young seaman. glancing over gun
through II portfolio forward; but we
ain't afraid of her, mates. Well just
dance up and slap her in the face with
this, and then turn around and slap
her with t'Other side," laying his hand
at the time on one of the long eighteens
which constituted the main battery OF
the friSate.
"Yes, and then what will she do to
us? Blow us into splinters with a
broadside, youngster! Not as pardc-
ularly care. so we have a chance to
get few good licks at her with these
old barkers," said an older man, point
ing, like the first, to gun.
"That's the talk, men," said Sey-
mour. who was making tour of in
spectlon through the ship In person
and who had stopped before the gun
and heard the conversation. Before
she sinks us we will give 1t to her
hard. can depend upon you, l know"
Old Bentley was standing on the
forecastle forward. looking earnestly
at the approaching ship, when Sey-
mour came upon him. The rest OF the
men. mindful Of the peculiar relation
ship between the two. instinctively
drew back a little, leaving them alone
-Well, Bentley, our work is cut out
for us there"
"Aye, Captain Seymour. I'm think
ing that this cruise will end right here
for this ship--unless you strike, SIR"
Strike! DO you advise me to do So
them"
"God forbid. except 1t be with shot
| and these" said the old man, lifting
| mn enormous cutlass, ground to q razor
| edge. which he had specially made FOL
his own personal use in battle. mo
no: we've cot to fight him till he's &c
damaged that he can't get at the rest
DO YOU see, sir. how the brig lags be
hind themY' lie went on, pointing ou'
toward the slowly escaping squadron
1.-THE boys got her luffed up 30 sh'
makes no headway at all"
81 know 1t. have signaled to hin
twice to close with the rest-he cal
sail two feet to their one-but 1t Ii NJ
use; he pays no attention. He shoult
not have been given 80 responsible
command until he learned to obey or
ders." said Seymour, frowning.
"Let the boy alone. Master John
He'll do all right" said Bentley. "He''
] the makiugs Of q good sailorman ami
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09

Do not attempt, under any circumstan-
ces. to keep five hundred, or even two
hundred adult fowls in one flock
Broods of half-grOwn chickens may b'
united in the fall till there are five hun
dred. when there is unlimited range
but grown fowls never. In one yart
there should not be kept more thar
twenty to fifty hens, even II the yard
vary large
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09
NUMBER 80.

o..ice.. considering that his somewhat
reckless action had just saved sy-
mours life. He made brief reply. how
ever. and then resumed his station IN
the deck of his little vessel, which WAS
rapidly overhauling the rest OF TIE
fleet. AS soon as the night fell. the
wind permitting. they We're by Soy
mour's direction headed for the harbor
Of Charleston once more.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09
Pr0Vide1t Life and Trust Go,
of Philadelphia, Pa.

Why yon should insure in the ProVloeh,'
II is surrounded by greater safeguards
,bap any other company, and gives great
,r Guarantees for the future.
II will. under all circumstances oeai
fairly with you. -, ,,,s .,
h., practice Is TO grant an extensl IN OF te. ,s,n
t44 insured Il unable 70 pay premiums W. ~
..ra n, policies are nOn-forfeltaole ailer 'uo
..1.r,p.nt ~ But tro annual premiums.
h viii NOT take advantage OF your neeessiss
,. 't-.,,,,.t,nees obliye YOU to take paiu-up
,,.-s,.y h will participate In the surplus
n L. n strong company. ,.o,,,ar,
its Investments are secure, . ms ars a,s iayS
economical. and It's premiums rates are low o,,
h, rate of mortality Is below all other a'vL, M
IAN companies. AMI It's dividenus tron WIS
source yorre-p -pOndingly larger. -, 49,, ,,os,
it has long been entrusted with the, she UUsi sDJ
.4srtU Interests, has been true 10 si;aScs 'nes',
F1r urther Information apply TO nj. NJ,
\. l.. MILLETr, south raris, Nc
N.GRNST. General Agent for Maine
53 Exchange St Portland, Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09

~ vASS Tue WOTu Quleuy, oahu
IL Seymour rapidly to one Of
N1H his young aids, that when l
3s#s say. Stand by to back the
main topsail.' the guns are to be fired.
Bid the gun captains to train on the
portfolios Of the second tier OF guns.
Mind, no order to fire will be given
except the words, Stand by to back
the main topsail.' The men are to fire
at the word 'topsail' DO you under
stand? Tell the division officers to
hold up their hands as sign that they
understand as you pass along, SO that !
can see them. Lively now! Quarter
master, stand by to haul down that
flag and show our cOlOrs at the first
shot"
The frigate was now rapidly drawing
near the ship Of the line until, at the
moment the officer hailed, the two
ships were nearly alongside Of each
other The awful disparity between
their sizes was now painfully apparent.
"Ship ahoy! Ahoy the frigate" came
down q second time in long, hollow
tones through the trumpet from the
officer balancing himself on the Var
mouths rail by holding on to back
stay. "why don't you answerT
"Ahoy the shipw replied Seymour al
last through bis own trumpet. "What
ship is thatr
His Britannia majesty's ship Of the
line Yarmouth, Captain Vincent Who
are you? Answer or will fire!'
The flying boom Of the Randolph
was just pointing past the Yarmouths
quarter. and the two ships were abreast
Of each other. Now, II ever. was the
time for action.
"This Is the American Continental
ship Randolph, Captain Seymour
cried the latter through the trumpet il
voice heard in every part OF the shir
| of the line.
At least two hearts In the Yarmouth
| were powerfully affected by that an
nouncement. Katharine's leaped with
In her bosom at the sound OF her low
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09
A Western View of Maine.

The Chicago Inter-Ocean in a recent
review of real estate said Of Maine:
GAS to farming land there is little to
speak of in this state"
Such a display of ignorance is un-
becoming a journal which processes to
be the leader of western conversation
and intelligence. 1t shows, however,
how little the old middle west knows
of the modern east. Reference to the
census reports and statistics Of the U.
S. department of agriculture will give
the editor of the Inter Ocean different
opinion of Maine as an agricultural state
than the one he express in the above
paragraph.
Maine produced in 1908, on S7,077
acres, l7,O64, ,O92 bushels of potatoes
valued at s9,557,572-an average yield
of 1876 bushels per acre.
Illinois in 1908, on 143. 1857 acres, pro-
duced 10, ,322, ,56S bushels of potatoes,
valued at 81 ,432 ,249-an average of only
~ bushels per acre.
Names wheat crop in 1908 averaged
25 l-2 bushels, valued at s24.44 per
acre.
The average yield of wheat in Illinois
in 1903 was S.4 bushels per acre valued
at S6.2S.
Names barley crop in 1908 averaged
29.9 bushels per acre, valued at S2l.23.
The Illinois barley crop in 1908 aver
aged 2S.2 bushels per acre, valued at
S12.4l.
Names buckw heat fields in 1908 aver
aged 21.S bushels per acre, valued at
$l5. 20; Illinois. 1873 bushels per acre,
valued at SILT.
We could 60 all along down the en-
tire list of staple and by-prOducts OF the
farm and show by comparison that the
Maine farmer produces more in product
and in value per acre than his Illinois
cousin.
The herds of Maine produce annually
20, ,OOO, 900 pounds of butter, and the
dairy products amount to nearly Sl0,-
600. 900. Her farms support S07,S51
head of cattle, Sl3,9S2 sheep, 12S,77S
horses with value of SlO,57S, ,Sl2, great
or than the important stock raising
states of Montana or Colorado, and the
quality of her orchard products is not
excelled by any other state.
At the fairs in Maine last year there
were exhibited l,592 horses and colts,
1920 head of cattle. 2,57l sheep, lO2
hogs and 2,3l1 coOps of poultry. Her
agricultural societies paid out in pre-
miums and trotting purses S45,S
Could state which has ''little farm
ing land to speak of produce such re-
suits?
Maine has upwards of s,OOO,O 900 acres
of improved farming lands, and many
thousands of acres now unimproved
which could be brought under cultiva-
ton and made to yield satisfactory re-
turns.-New England Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09
fro De coNrlNutn.l
An ungratefui Teacher.

Little Boy-They won't ever get ME
TO give another 10 cents toward
present Of book for the teacher.
Mother-What went wrong? Little
Boy-we got the principal to select one
for her. and he picked out one that
was Jus crowded full of Information
and she's been teachin' 1t to us ever
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09

Do not forget that some horses have
80 strong development of the horny
structure of the foot that consideraoie
portion needs to be removed at eacn
shoeing. while others require, If it were
possible, horn to be added, for in them
the wear is greater than the growth.
Bear tlis point in mind in getting
horses shcd.-Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09
Iuconsistent.

"Oh. Georger exclaimed the young
wife. TT was nearly midnight before
you got home last night"
"Well, wellw exclaimed the husband.
"You women are so inconsistent. Be
fore we were married you didn't care
how late l got home."-Sioux Falls
Press
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice thas she she
estate OF .n-.u,
THOMAS CARR, JR.. late OF oxford,
IN the County OF oxford. deceased. and given
bonds a. the law directs. All persons nSssns S .
demands against the estate of said deceasea aIs
desired to present the same for settlement. snd
All insIested thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately. c.,,p
July 18th, 1904 SELMA ~ SNN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09
Two Cows.

A Kansas man has COW VINO
chewed OF ROSTERS tail. and the
next day when he milked her she gave
a gallon and half Of the finest kind
OF cocktail. We had cow ourselves
once who swallowed an almanac ana
gave creamed dates.-Kennebec (Me)
Journal
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that ne
has been duly appointed executor oi 'ne
last will and testament of
MARY H. WENTWORTH. late OF Brownnen
IN the County OF oxford, deceased, and given
bands a. the law directs. All persons nav
ing demands against the estate of said de
ceased are desired to present the same tor
settlement and all indie bted thereto are requested
10 make payment Immediately. .oO,,,
July 18th, 1894 FRED r. hANSCO"p-
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice tnat ne nss
been duly appointed administrator vi WIG 0''"''
OF
SARAH 4. CURTIS. late of Paris,
In the County OF oxford, deceased. and gyel
bonds as the law directs All persons Ia, nas.ns ~
demands against the estate of said deceaseu ars
desired 10 present the same for settlements, AM
ali indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately. nr,,npr
July 18th, 1904. ENOCH WIFI II"
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The subscribers hereby give notice that tney
have been duly appointed administrators o'
the estate OF ,,,
SARAH A. WADSWORrh, late oi hian, III li,.,,
IN the Connty of oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. AL persons having
demands against the estate of said deceaseu ars
desired 10 present the same Tor settiemene' anu
ment Immediately. w coYrrn
Jnlv 18th 1901 WALTER r. PERKINS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09

Avoid keeping too many horses on the
farm. Get rid of surplus horses II they
are not making money. Do not allow
them to eat up the profits which the use
ful ones earn.-Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09
An Improvement.

Mrs. Winks-So you have taken an
other companion for better or worse.
eh? Mrs. Second Trip-One for bet
ter, my dear. He can't possibly D
worse than the other one was.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09
NOTICE.

The subseriber hereby gives notice tnat nc
has been duly appointed administrator Oh inc
estate Of -. ,,,-.u
FRANK GILPATRICk. late Of Hiram;
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
honda ss the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of SAID deceased sIs
desired 20 present the same for settlement, ano
all indebted thereto are requested 70 make Pay
ment immediasely. oup.mpYcu
July lQsh 1904.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09

The last milk drawn from q COW is
mnch richer than the first. The last
quart usually contains more than three
times ~ much butter fat - the hrst.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09
His Hope.

Barber-will you have anything on
your face when | have finished. siri
| Victim-I don't know. but hope you v
leave my nose ut least. d.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09

He who has health has hope. aud ne
who has hope has everything.-Ars'
bian Proverb.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09
AMONG THE FARMERS.
SPEED THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY ID.
H>sAOND. Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Paris. Me.
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from making her course. She was in
a precarious condition too. \ further
examination had disclosed that soale
of her spars, especially the mainmast.
had been so severely and seriously
wounded, even more so than at first
reported. as scarcely 10 permit any
sail at all to be set on them and not tit
in any way to endure stress OF wealth
er. The damages had been made good.
however, us far as possible, the rigging
knotted and spliced. the spars iisled
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09
CHAPTER NNXIII.

~ HE men on the Randolph We're
i'm excellent spirits and as
@ they drew nearer and nearer
kSE&HJ became more and more anX-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09
CHAPTER XXXV.

MOTHER week had elapsed.
The Yarmouth had been driv-
EN- steadily northward and
by contrary winds prevented
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CHAPTER XXXIv.

~1 lass the word quietly" said
III Seymour rapidly to one OF
mHua his young aids, that when
t4s&&s1 say, Stand by to back the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-09

Smith & Machinist,

,OUTH fAkIs,
,t.,,urer Of general machinery, steam en-
Manu- an work. Spool machinery and tools,
CLUES IN n' serews, taps, dies and drills male and
,rs,red ,S5 sewing, moving anu snreSss sans ma ma
chimes, -. - ,traps etc. neatly and promptly re-
tos, Gn''gS, Steam and water piping done to order
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-06
st. patrick,s Pursatory.

Medieval songs and legends, which
are rich in all sorts of mythical and
fantastical lore, locate the entrance to
st. Patrick's famous 'purgatory" on
the island of Tough Derg, Ireland. The
opening itself was through cave, the
existence of which was revealed to the
saint by Christ, who informed the good
Patrick that any one with the moral
courage to 60 down into the cavern
would be saved the pangs of the real
''purgatory" after death. Patrick built
a monastery at the entrance of his
earthly ''purgatory" and secured the
way to the pit by an iron gate provid-
ed with strong chains and locks of
peculiar and intricate workmanship.
Lough Derg, next to Jerusalem, was
the most celebrated spot on earth dur
ing the middle ages. Thousands visited
''purgatory" every year, and the whole
island had the appearance of popu-
lOus city.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-06
WORLDS FAIR At ST. LOUIS.
Fret Great Excursion-via Penn
sxlxanIa Railroad, May 10.

The first opportunity afforded residents of the
eastern section of the country to see at the Lowest
possible rates, the great Worlds Fair at ST. Louis
which opens April 80, will be the coach excursion
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. May 10
special train of standard day coaches will be run
on the following schedule. and excursion tickets
good going only special train. will be sold from
the stations named at rates quoted. Special train
leaves Philadelphia. 1l.S0 a.. M. arriving at St
Louis 4.0Jp. m following day; rate. $3.50.
Tickets will also be sold from other stations on
the Pennsylvania Railroad. east of Pittsburg and
south OF and including Elmira. Olean. and May
vile, and from stations on the New York and Long
Branch Railroad. Cumberland Valley Railroad
and New York. Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad
good going in coaches on regular trains to point Of
connection with special train. The following
rates will apply from the stations named =
Baltimore. $500 Chester. $3.50
The rate from Rising Sun and adjacent stations
will be SIS 90.
Proportionate rates from other points.
Returning. tickets will be good in COACHES on
regular trains leaving St. Louis union Station
on day OF valuation and not later than May 10.
For rates Of fare from other stations and leaving
time of connecting trains consult nearest Ticket
Agent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-06
A Sure Thing.

It is said that nothing is sure
except death and taxes, but that
is not altogether true. DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption is
a sure cure for all lung and throat
troubles. Thousands can testify to
that. Mrs. G. B. VanMetre of
Shepherdtown, W. Va, says 81
had a severe case of Bronchitis and
for year tried everything I heard
of, but got no relief. One bottle of
DIR. Kings New Discovery then
cured me absolutely" It's in
fallible for Group, Whooping
Cough, Grip, Pneumonia and Con-
sumption. Try it. It's guaran-
teed by Eli T. Reynolds, druggist.
Trial bottles free. Reg. sizes SOC,
and 81 90.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-06
Aims House Trustees.

The regular monthly meeting of
the Trustees of the Poor and Insane
was held at the Almshouse on
Saturday last. All the members
were present. Minutes of the
last meeting were read and approx
ed. The overseer reported one
death, Robert Minker, also two
commitments, Chas. Biddle and
Harry Hughes. Superintendent
reported one commitment, W. s.
Brickley. DIR. c. F.. Miller's re-
port was read, approved and or
dered filed. George Anthony was
discharged from Aims House.
Warrants were drawn on the
County treasury to the amount OF
$495.77. Adjourned to meet in
special session on May 5.
THos. III. WARBURToN, Sec.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-06

II had letters to a prominent official
in Porto Rico" said New York manu-
facturer of artificial ice plants, ''and I
went down to that island, thinking I
had sure grip on big thing. made
an appointment by letter and on a GER
tain day and hour was ushered into his
Office, and we had no sooner shaken
hands than he turned to the attendant
and said:
CLOSE, bring the gentleman a fresh
glass of lemonade and see that it is
good and hot
at was hot enough to melt dog,
and / felt rivers of perspiration run
ming down my back. and when that
boiling hot lemonade was brought in I
knew that was dished. So it turned
out. / might have sold red peppers
or horseradish, but as for ice-they
didn't want any in theirs"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-06
HOW TO FOLD AsLETTER.

Only . Small Percentage of Apple
cants Know the Right Way.
81 see you have lots of applications, "
said the advertising manager to the
business house manager who had adj
vertised for a typewriter and book
keeper.
"From all over New England" said
the business man, jamming his pockets
full. "But what some of the girls who
answer are thinking of can't imagine.
Here is one girl who will come fifty
miles to take place at S. a week."
"Can you tell much as to their quail
fcations by their letters?"
"Can I? Well, rather. For instance
there is the Writing; there is the spell
ing of the words; there is the way the
letter is put together; there is even the
way the letter is folded. Ever think
that letters are folded SO as to save
time nowadays"
NO." said the advertising man. cts
all can do to get the stamps to put Oh
'em. My stenographer folds 'em all
right, l guess. How should it be done?"
easy enough, simple enough, but
folded wrong often enough. said the
business man senteniously. IF your
typewriter knows her business she
takes the sheet and folds it up from the
bottom toward the top, leaving the
proper width for. the envelope, then
over from right to left and from left
to right-so. Then when your letter is
opened it is right side up. SeeY
II see," murmured the advertising
man. "And how many applicants fold
their letters that way"
."Oh. three or four out Of dozen.
perhaps. Quite commentary on bust
ness as she is taught, eh?'' remarked
the business man as he strolled away
Springfield Republican.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-06
FRENCH POLITENEss.
It Is Widespread, Oppressive and
Time Devouring.

It Is Widespread, Oppressive and
Time Devouring.
During one summer which / spent
among exclusively French people in
hotel at Saint German estimated that
I lost quite twenty-four hours out of
each week saying good morning and
good evening to the men, women, lit
tie children and dogs about me. If you
encounter the same person twenty five
times in the same day, you must smile
rapturously, pause, at least shake
hands if you do not kiss, tremendously
inquire how he or she is going" and
tremendously bid him or her ''au re-
voir" at parting. Not only every man
and woman expects this, but all the
little children toddle up to you, shake
hands and exact the same amount of
ceremony. Then every well regulated
French family has a dog that more
than likely occupies chair and eats
off a plate beside you at the table. SO
that it is considered churlish If you do
not also stop and tell the dog "bon
jour" and Eau revoir" a dozen times a
day, pausing to take the paw which he
is prettily taught to extend to you.
When the washerwoman brings home
your linen, there are at least five min
utes spent in tremendously greeting
and parting from her. In the operation
of receiving and paying for linen you
exchange "mercis" and ''pardons' not
fewer than ten times. Any other serv-
ing person or tradesman who comes to
do business with you throughout the
day you similarly receive with ''bon
jour, monsieur" and Eau revoir, mon
sieur," and you thank him and beg his
pardon as often as you can possibly
get the words into the length of time
he has to stay.-Harperss Bazaar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-06
OLD POINT COMFORT, RICH.
MoND, AND WASHINGTON.
Six-day Tour via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

The last personally conducted tour to Old
Point Comfort. Richmond. and Washington via
the Pennsylvania Railroad for the present season
will leave New York and Philadelphia on Saturday
May7.
Tickets. including transportation, meals en-
route in both directions. transfers of passengers
and baggage. hotel accommodations at Old Point
Comfort, Richmond. and Washington and car
riage ride about Richmond-in fact. every neces-
sary expense for period of six days-will be sold
at rate of sS6.G1 from New York, Brooklyn; and
Newark; $s1.50 from Trenton; $500 from Phila.
dephia. and proportionate. rates from other
stations.
OLD POINT COMFORT ONLY.
Tickets to Old Point Comfort only. including
luncheon on going trip. one and three iourths
days board at Chamberlin Hotel. and good TO re-
turn direct by regular trains within six days, will
be sold in connection with this tour at rate OF
sl7O0 from New York. Brooklyn. and Newark
SIS so from Trenton: sl45o from Philadelphia
and proportionate rates from other points.
For itineraries and full information apply to
ticket agents; Tourist Agent. 2es Fifth Avenue.
New York: 4 Court Street. Brooklyn; 7s9 Broad
Street. Newark. N. j.; or Geo. W. Boyd. Assistant
General Passenger Agent. Broad Street Station.
Philadelphia.