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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
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"Was it not your intention to seek
me, to beg an asylum, perhaps? he
went oil, less sternly.
Not to beg, your majesty; to ask,
yes. But now-not that!'
"Vrai Dieur' muttered Charles.
There is the father over again. 1t
Is strange this maiden, clothed almost
in rags. should claim such illustriOus
parentaee." he continued to himself as
he walked restlessly to and fro. 1T
is more strange l ask no other proofs
than herself-the evidence of my eyes!
Where did you come FROM" he added
aloud, pausing before her-"the court
of Francis!"
"Yes. sire"
"Why did you leave the king"
"Why-because"- Her hands clinch-
ed. The gray eyes continued to probe
her. Because l hate him."
The emperor's face relaxed. A gleam
of humor shone in his glance. Hate
him whom so many of your sex love"
he replied.
Through her tresses he saw her face
turn red. Passionately she arose
with your majesty's permission
will co."
60" he said abruptly. "Where can
you go? You are somewhat quick of
temper. like Have l refused you
aught? could not serve your ia
ther," lie continued, taking her hand
and not urgently OBTAINING her, "but l
may welcome his daughter, though ne
cessity. the ruler Of kings, made me
helpless In his behalf"
AS in flash her resentment faded.
Half paternally, half severely, he sur
veyed her.
'Sit down here" he went on, indi-
eating low stool. You are weary
and need refreshment."
Silently she obeyed, and the emperor,
touching a bell, gave low command
to the servitor who appeared. In few
moments meat, fruits and wine were
set before her, and Charles. with ini-
passive face, listened to her story, or
as much as she cared to relate When
she had finished, for some time he Of
fered no comment.
"A strange tale" he said finally.
"But what will our no...ta ii wen la-
dies take mere fools Tor knight er-
rants:"
He is no mere fool" she spoke up
impulsively.
The emperor shot quick look at her
from beneath his lowering brOws.
II mean-he Is brave-and has pro-
lected me many times" she explained
In some confusion.
And so you. knowing what you
were. remained with poor Jester. a
clown, rather than leave him to his
fate?" continued Charles inexorably,
recalling the words of the outsiders.
Her face became paler, but she held
her head more proudly. The spirit of
the jestress sprang to her lips.
1T is only kings, sire. who fear to
cling to forlorn cause"
God alone knows the hearts Of mon
erclls' he said somberly.
Moved by his unexpected leniency
and the aspect Of his cheerlessness. she
Immediately repented Of her response.
You need rest" lie said, "and shall
have a tent to yourself. Now go" he
continued. placing his hand for mo-
ment. not unkindly. OIL her head. 81
shall give orders for your entertain
ment 1t will be rough hospitality. but
you are used to that. am not sorry,
child. you hate our brother Francis If
It has driven you to our court"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
Scours among Calves.

A new remedy is suggested as cure
for scours among calves. This is simply
coffee, a pint to quart of strong coffee
put in the calf's drink. The quantity is
varied according to the age of the calf
and the severity of the trouble.
OF course, the quantity of the milk is
reduced by the amount of coffee added.
In one case beneficial results were OBJ.
tanned by giving strong coffee to a COW.
1t is always well to look for the cause
of scours, which must be found and re,
moved. More can be done in this way
than in giving medicine and remedies to
keep the stock in good health.
The best remedy in all cases is to re-
move the cause. Medicine may relieve
for the time, but the trouble will return
unless the cause of it is removed.-New
England Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21

after The mad passions Of the day. Tie
elder man noted the direction OF the
dukes glance. the yellow ribbon on his
arm.
$50 I; Was jcStrcss. rot princess.
YOU found. thou dreamer" he said. half
ironically.
"The daughter OF the constable OF
Dubrois. sire" was the reply.
The emperor nodded. ''rhe family
colors have changed" he observed d:y.
ly.
with fortune. sire
"Truly,' said Charles. fortune Is
jestress. She had like to play Oh US
this day. But your fever:' he added
abruptly. setting his horses head to-
ward camp.
"Is gone, SIRE" answered the duke
riding by his side.
"And your injuries"
"Were so slight they are forgotten.
"Then is the breath Of battle better
medicine than nostrum or salve. In
youth, tits the sword point; In age,
turn we TO the nilt croSS. p"' '"''
maid-have you won herT
The young man changed color. won
her. sire:" he replied. THAT l know
not. No word has passed"
mo word said the emperor doubt
ingly. "a knight errant and a castle
less maid."
The duke vouchsafed no answer.
"Humphw added Charles. THUS 90
our plans come to naught. II you got
her and were her, what end would be
served"
mo end of state. perhaps, sire.
"Why," observed the monarch. 1.-THE
state and tie faith-what else Is there!
But go your way. How smooth 1t may
| be no man can tell"
els the road like to be rougher than
| II has been. sire?"
"The maid belongs to France. an
swered Charles, "and France belongs
to the king"
"The king!' exclaimed the duke
fiercelv
(ro BY coNTNuED.l
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
How are We Building?

Every farm, every farm barn, and the
| arrangement of the lesser buildings
about it, every farm house and its door
yard, every herd of cows, the team, the
tools and the fences, all reflect the brain
and character of the man who is behind
them. What o lot of farmers advertise
to the world that they belong to the ILL
kept, unkempt, helter-skelter order of
humanity. Everything about the farm
tells that story. 1t has been said of
many man that "he builded better than
he knew" If so it was because he built
in harmony with the central spirit and
purpose of his life. If the man had no
central spirit or purpose, save to hoard up
few dollars, then whatever he built
was out of harmony and proportion,
''thrown together" as we often see.
As farmers come to larger measure
of mind and understanding they will see
that every farm is in reality living CEN
ter of "Spirit aud purpose" 1t has an
object, and the best expression OF that
object, the most harmonious and most
efficient, is after all the real business Of
the farmer.
The other day splendid farmer in the
state of New York died. He was IS
years old and commenced life as hired
man on the farm where he died. His
estate was appraised at $4,000. A
neighbor, speaking of him and the ex-
tent of his property, said:
"He was always puzzle to the rest of
us. He spent good deal of time in
reading and walking about over the
farm and he was always spending money
in buildings, fencing and fixing up the
farm. And he always kept lot of help
and they worked too. Everything on
the farm was done right on time, little
ahead if anything, and it seemed to me
at times as if he was looking for place
where he could lay out a little more
money in some improvement or another.
We all agreed that we couldn't farm in
that way. I've known him to buy a
registered bull for 500. He didn't
breed registered stock, but he did raise
some of the finest cows l ever saw and
sold them at big prices.
Everything he touched seemed to turn
into money, and yet he spent more
money on his farm than any five men in
the township. 1t is big puzzle to me-"
We asked the "neighbor'' if things
were kept snug, orderly and clean about
his house and barns. "Oh, Lord, yes"
he replied, she had regular system
about everything" 1t was ''puzzle"
as he expressed it, how man could
farm in neat, orderly and brainy way,
spending money literally to accomplish
such results and yet make money. 1t is
strange the example of such man is
not more contagious.-Hoard's Dairy
man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21

m" He Duke Of Friedwald"'
1t was not the princess
@Nl who thus exclaimed, but
EEED Jacqueline. Charles had
spoken loudly. and, drawn irresistibly
to the scene. she had caught his sig
nificant words ut the moment she rec
ognized In his brave accouterments
him whom she had known us the
dukes fool.
When she had heard above the din of
the fray the cries with which the new
conner had been greeted, no suspicion OF
his identity had crossed her mind. She
had wondered. been puzzled at the un-
expected appearance Of Robert, duke
Of Friedwald, but that he and the all
ing fool were one and the same was
wide from her field Of speculation. In
amazeinent she regarded the knight
who had turned the tide of conflict.
and then started, noticing the colors lie
wore, paitry yellow ribbon on his
arm. the badge Of her office. Much she
had not understood now appeared
plain--his assurance in Fools hall, his
reckless daring, his skill with the
sword. He was soldier, not n jester;
lord. not lords servant.
Lost in no less wonder the princess
sazed from the free baron to Charles
and back again to the lifeless form.
Stooping. she looked steadfustly into
the face rs though she would read its
secret. Perhaps. too. as she studied
those features piece by piece she
patched together the scenes OF the
past. Her own countenance began ID
harden. as though some part of that
mask of death had fallen upon her.
and when she glanced once more at
the emperor they saw she no longer
doubted. With forced self control she
turned to the emperor.
Doubtless it is some brave pastime,"
she said to Charles. "Will your majes-
ty deign to explain"
"Nay," answered the emperor dryly
''That thankless task III leave 10 him
who played the fool"
UncoveriLg, the Duke of Friedwald
approached. The excitement Of tie
contest over. lis pallid features marked
the effects Of his recent injuries, the
physical strain under which lie had la
borcl. Her cold eyes swept over hIm
haughtily. inquiringly.
For the par, | have played. MAD
am" lie said. Il ask your forbearancc
II we both labored under drlI*!uD !
have only regret
Regret Was 1t an outburst OF
grief or wounded pride? lie flashed.
but continued firmly:
Madame la Princesse, when irst Il
marriage was proposed between lis
was younger in experience II not Ill
years than am now. more Used to the
bivouac or hunters camps than courts.
And wOmau"-he smiied-"wcll. she
was vague ideal. At times she clme
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
The Ben Davis Once More.

As time passes on, every move goes to
show thar the position of the Farmer on
the Ben Davis apple is sound. The fol
lowing comes from the Ozark fruit
region, 1.-The home of the great red
APPLE" where the Ben Davis attains the
highest degree of perfection possible to
that variety:
This season has seen still further
decline in the popularity of the Ben
Davis apple, and it is not improbable
that it has seen the close of its reign as
the chief commercial apple of North.
west Arkansas. Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
By FREDERIC S. IsHAM,
Author Of THE Stroller:

rewuu sources for disquictude. With
yelling heart she watched the sun 60
Town. the glory Of the widely radiat-
ig hues give way to the pail Of night.
Upon her young shoulders the mantle
Of darkness seemed to rest 80 heavily
she bowed her head In her hands.
"A maid and fool! All, foolish
maid" whispered the wanton breeze.
The pale light Of the stars played
upon her. and the dews fell until, in
voluntarily shivering with the cold, she
arose. AS she walked by the emperor's
quarters she noticed a figure silhouet-
ted Oh the canvas walls. To and fro
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21

In the best managed modern stables
the horse care-takers are instructed
that severity with the animals is out of
place and will not be allowed. The
man that swears and strikes or kicks
the animals merely because he feels in
an irritable mood is not only increasing
the length of the feed bills but is like.
wise decreasing the value of every ani.
NAL, especially for the best market de-
mands. That prince of hOrsemen,
Rarey, said: "Almost every wrong act
of horse is caused by fear, excitement
or mismanagement. One harsh word will
increase the pulse of nervous horse
ten beats minute"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21

Hon. j. Fl. Hale addressed an open
meeting of Newington Grange Feb. "a.
He spoke of the great advance in the
science of agriculture and of the great
benefits which had come to the farmer
through the persistent efforts of the
grange. He enlivened his discourse by
anecdotes of the negroes who work in
his immense peach orchard in Georgia.
He has travelled in every state but is
loyal to old Connecticut which he thinks
is "The golden somewhere"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
Bansrupt's Petition for Discharge.

10 the matter of
ALFRED z. CHANDLER, Ia BGhkraPtcy
Bankrupt
To the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge of the Ms.
trict Court of the United States for the District
OF Maine:
A LFRED 2. CHANDLER, of Rumfort. In We
y County OF oxford, and state OF Maine, n
s,ii Distyict respectfully represents that on
the 10th iay OF December, last past, nc was uuE
a,iiudged bankrupt under the Acts oi Congress re
lating % Bankruptcy; that he has duly surren'
dered all his property ami rights u Proper,!
and ha fully complied with all the requirements
of said Acts and Ot the or,lers of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That ne may be decree I
bv the Court TO have fuu discharge IRON ~
,lebts provable against his estate under sai
bankruptcy Acts except such debts AS are eN
cepteJ by iaw from such discharge.
ba,ed this 9Th day OF March, A. -. 1903.
4, - Ill ER I.Ank krIlll
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NOTICE.

In the District Court of the United states To-
the District OF Maine In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF
GEORGE &. MADE NJ, In BdnSrup'cy'
ot Rumford. Bankrupt
To the creditors OF George c. Nadeau II
the County of Oxfori and district aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given that on the ith lay o
March, \. ID. 1895. the sal George NHral
,r1s ,luly ediudicatsd bankrupt. and that the frs
meeting of his creditors will be heli at the Cour
House, In South Paris. ON the 2sth day o; March
4. d 1905, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon at wh'ci
time the said creditors NAV attend, prove thei
rlaim-. appoint a trustee, ex anime the bankrup
AMI transact such other business as may proper
ly come before said meeting.
south Paris. March II, 1895
GEO 4 WILSON.
Referee In Rankrupt'c
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NOTICE.

In the pistric, CoGrt OF the United States for the
District OF Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Ot
JOSIAH ". FON. In Bankruptcy
OF Lowell. Bankrupt.
To the creditors Of Josiah II. Fox In Tho
rounty OF oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given that on the an day o
March A. ID 1895, the said Josiah III. Fox wa
IuIv a liudicated bankrupt. ami that the mrs
meeting of his creditors will be held at the Court
Uouse in south Paris on the 2snd day OF Mar.
A u 1875, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon. at wh'cf
time the said creditors may attend, prove theii
claims, appoint a trustee. examine the oankrupt
and transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
south Paris. March 6, 1905.
GEO. A WILSON.
Referee In Bankruptcy
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g torrent OF reproaches sprang from
her lips.
"Why has your majesty made war on
my lord? Why have you countcnanced
his enemies and harbored his murder.
ers?" And then. drawing her figure to
its full height. her tawny hair falling
Ia cloud ab,
sure, sire, iIy k.ns ....- e., -. -. ~"
know how to aven.c my W.: :.
HE cannot, madam" a';jwc: -.
Charles coldly. "Thoy are a!:c:i!
avenged"
Already avengedr' she eXc la:incd
with her gaze upon tile prostate 10
pre.
"Yes. madam. for he who hath in
jured You has paid tie extreme pen
atty"
HE who was my husband has beer
foully murdered" she retortcJ vehe
mently. What had the Duke of F'riel
wald done to bring upon himself youl
majesty's displeasure:'
Nothing" answered the emperor
more gently.
Nothing! And yet he lies tlcte-
dead"
HE who lies before you is n0t a.,
duke but Louis of Hochfe!s.'
"Ah." she cried excitedly, Il see yOi
have been listening to the false fool
his murderer
An expression of annoyance appear
ed on the emperor's face. lie liked not
to be crossed ut any time by any one.
You have well called him the false
fool, madam" said Charles curtly. ''foi
he IL no true fool"
"And yet he rode with your troops
ITO redeem his honor, madam
"His honorv'
With Il scornful face she approached
nearer to the monarch.
"lIis honor! In Gods name. what
mean yOu?'
"That the false fool, madam. is him
self the Duke of Friedwald."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, as - g.
Gu this 10th day OF Mar, A. ID 100 on rea'i'
Ing the foregoing petition, IL l.
Ordered by the Court, That hearing lie h9'
upon the same on the 3lst day OF Mar, \, -
l9y5, before said Court at Portland, In sa.u Us
trict al 10 O'clock In the forenoon; and that no
tice thereof DC published In the Oxtord Demo,
crat, newspaper printed In said District. anu
that all known creditors, and other pefeons IN
interest. may appear at the sail time ana plaSe
and show cause, II any they nave, "nS s.'
prayer of sail pettioner should not De granted
And IL is further ordered by the Court, Tnii'
the Clerk shall send by mail TO all known creI
itors copies OF said petition amt this oruer, a'i
dressed TO them at their places Oh resiuehce a'
stated
Witness the Hon CLARENCE HALE, Judge o.
the said Court and the seal thereof, az Portianl
In said District, on the 10th day OF MAR A -
1875. ....,,,,,,. OIL,
u.s1 JAMES +. HEwEI, Clerk
A true copy Of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES T.. HEWEl Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
Bran and Corn for Calves.

Equal parts by weight Of corn and
cob meal, oats and coarse wheat brar
make an excellent ration for growing
calves, especially if good clover or al.
falfa hay is available as roughage. II
oats are not available, then use three
parts of bran to one part of corn and
cob meal.-Cor. in Breeders Gazette.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21

There is nothing penurious about the
appropriations for agriculture made by
some of the western states. At the Iowa
state college new buildings for the use
of the agricultural department are now
in process of erection costing in the
aggregate 100000. And it Is money
we'll spent. The increase in value of the
corn crop of Iowa through ths work of
the agricultural college amounts to mil
lions of dollars annually.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21

Mr.. W. Wilson, superintendent Of
creameries in Assiniboia, in an article
in the Canada Farmers Advocate, Ia
ments the fact that dairy conditions in
Manitoba and the northwestern terri.
tories are not encouraging.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21

The New Hampshire legislature has
killed the bill for the protection of
domestic animals from dogs. which
shows that Granite State farmers are
not using their influence in legislative
affairs to any great extent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
(ro By CoNTEurD.l
The Sch enners.

"Dont you sometimes think that you
are too much attached to money!!
NO" answered Dustin Stax. III
you knew all the schemes to pry man
loose from 1t you'd realize that he has
to be closely attached. d."-Washington
Star
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
saved UY LIFE

That's what a prominent
druggist said of SCOTS
Emulsion a short time
ago. AS a rule we don't
use or refer to testimonials
in addressing the public,
but the above remark and
similar expressions are
made so often in connec-
ton with SCOTS Emulsion
that they are worthy OF
occasional note. From
infancy to old age SCOTS
Emulsion offers a reliable
means of remedying i'm
proper and weak develop
ment, restoring lost flesh
and vitality, and repairing
waste. The &C t i on OF
SCOTS Emulsion is no
more of a secret than the
composition of the Emul-
sion itself. What it does
it does through nourish-
ment-the kind of nourish-
ment that cannot be OBJ
tanned in ordinary food.
No system is too weak or
delicate to retain SCOTS S
Emulsion and gather good
from it.
- We will send you
NA sample tree.
NHA Be sure that this picture In tn
0A IN&2 form, Of . Label Is on the wfappe
MNAA Of every bottle Of Emulsion yo'
AMNSfWN buy.
@N7IE SCOTT & BOVINE
AI fH Chemists
AY ll I00 Pearl st.. N. Y,
~3S SOC. and 81: all druggists
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21

Never quarter ducks, turkeys, or geese
IN the same flock with the chickens.
As their habits and dispositions are
different, they must be kept in separate
enclosures.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
QUINCY MUTUAL FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY.
EREEDON NOTICE.
QUINCY, MASS.

To whom it may concern: l, Dexter \. Cum
mings OF Albany, Maine. have this day given
my son, Leslie l.. Cummings, his time 10 tne
remainder of his minority TO act ami traae tor
ing or claim any OF his earnings after this date
DEXTER A. CUMMINGS.
Witness. Amos G.. Bean
Dated at Albany, March 4, lsOo
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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.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21

Il-RGHT 4 WHEELER,
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law,
SOUTH PARIS. MAINE.
James :. Wright. Alton Z. wheeler
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CHAPTER XNVII.

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t,l\ES
{ JONES,
Smith and Machinlst,

SOUTH PARIS, "AiN1
.,.,,s.. tnrer of genera machinery. steam en-
NA'e'Su Su xynrs. spool machinery and tools,
y'' -; ', scrcws, taps dies and drills made anu
..a,-ei -2,.S, sewing, moving anu thrcsnins ma
rn'ug7, - -" t-s,s etc neatly anil promptly re-
;o,, steam ami water piping lcae to order