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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
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Having hauled into position two
boxes of ammunition-for which he had
scooped out special receptacle-the
invaluable water kegs from the strand
ed boat, several tins of biscuits and
all the timed meats, together with
three bottles of wine and two Of bran
dy, lie hastily abandoned the ledge and
busted himself with fitting a number
of gunlocks to heavy fagots.
Iris watched his proceedings in ST.
lence for some time. At last the inter.
val for luncheon enabled her to de-
mand an explanation.
"If you don't tell me at once what
YOU intend to do with those strange
implements" she said, Il will go on
strike"
"If you do" he answered. you will
create precedent"
81 withdraw the threat and substi-
tute more genuine plea-curiosity,"
she cried.
Then you will be gratitied promptly.
These are our sentinels. Come with
me to allot his post to the most dis
tant one"
He picked up a fagOt with its queer
attachment. shouldered a rifle and
smiled when he saw the businesslike
air with which Iris slung revolver
around her waist.
They walked rapidly to Smugglers'
cove. and the girl soon perceived the
ingenuity Of his automatic signal. He
securely bound the block of wood to a
tree where it was hidden by the under
growth. Breaking the bullet out Of a
cartridge. he placed the blank charge
in position in front of the hammer, the
case being firmly clasped by bent
nail. To the trigger, the spring OF
which hc had eased to a slight pres
sure. he attached piece of unraveled
rope, and this he carefully trained
among the trees at height of six
inches from the ground, using as car
riers nails driven into the trunks.
The ultimate result was that a mere
swish of Iris dress against the tant
cord exploded the cartridge.
"There~ he exclaimed eXultantly.
"When l have driven stakes into the
sand to the waters edge Oh both sides
of the cove, l will defy them to land by
night without giving us warming"
"Do you know" said Iris, in all Sc
robustness, II think you are the clever
est man in the world"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23

He was manifestly pleased by the
success of his ingenious contrivance
and forthwith completed the Gordon.
To make doubly sure lie set another
snare farther within the trees He was
certain tie Dyaks would not pass
along Turtle beach If they could help
it. By this time the light was failing.
THAT will suffice for the present" he
told tie girl. Tomorrow we will place
otEer scntrics in position ut strategic
points. Then we can sleep in the castle
with tolcrnble safety"
BY the meager light of tile tiny lamp
they laborcd seiulously mt the rope
ladder until Iris eyes were closing
with s..ccr wearincss. Neither of them
had slept much during the preceding
night, and they were both comrieteiy
tired.
The first streaks of dawn were t!n
ping the opposite crags with roscate
tints when the sailor was suddenly
aroused by what lie believed to be n
gunshot. lie could not be sure. lie
was still collecting his scattered senses,
straining eyes and ears intensely. when
there came a second report.
Then he knew what had happened.
The sentrieS on the Smugglers' cove
post were faithful to their trust. The
enemy was upon them.
At such a moment jerks was not
man who prayed Indeed, he was prone
to invoke the neither powers, habit
long since acquired by the British ar
my-in Flanders, it is believed.
There was not u moment to be lost.
He rushed into Iris room and gathered
her in his arms. He explained to the
girl as he ran with her to the foot OF
the rock that she must cling to his
shoulders with unfaltering courage
while he climbed to the ledge with the
aid Of the pole and the rope placed
there the previous day. 1t was a mag
nificent feat Of strength that lie essay
ed. In calmer moments he would have
shrunk from its performance If only
Oh tue SCOTe VI uduSci " thC PhSSiouS
burden he carried. Now there was no
time for thought. Up he went, hand
over hand, clinging to the rough pole
with the tenacity Of limpet and tax
ing turn of the rope over his right
wrist ut each upward clutch. At last,
.breathless, but triumphant, he reached
the ledge and was able to gasp his in
structions to Iris to crawl over his bent
back and head until she was safely
lodged on the broad platform Of rock.
Then before she could expostulate he
descended, this time for the rifles.
These he hastily slung to the rope
again swarmed up the pole and drew
the guns after him with infinite care.
'Now we are ready for them." he
growled, lying prone on the ledge and
eagerly scanning both sides Of Pros
pect park for a. first glimpse Of their
aasailanta.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
PROBATE NOTICES.

To ali persons interested In either Of the estate
hereinafter namet,
AZ a Probate Court, held at Rumford, n
ant for the County Of Oxfort, on the second
TUESDAY OF MAY. In the year Of our Lori one
thousand nine hundred and five. The follow
Ing matter having been presented Tor the actlof
thereupon hereinafter Indicated, 1t is HEREBY
ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In
terested by causing a copy OF this or'ier 10 "
published three weeks successiyely In the oN
ford Democrat, "a newspaper published AT Soat
Parts. In said County, that they may appear al
Probate Court to be held AT Paris, on tht
thirvi Tuesd4y of June, A. II. 1895, AT OF the
clock In the forenoon. and be heard thereon u
they see cause.
JOHN FO6E, late of Canton, deceasedi Will
and petition for probate thereof presented by
Nathan Reynolds, the executor therein namen
LOUISA n. THORNE, late of Peru. decca-edi
will and petition for probate thereof presente'
by Cora l. Harlow and Mary K. Bassett, the
executrices therein named.
FREEMAN Il. SMITH, minor, of DiNheldi
petition for license 10 sell and convey real estate
presented by Albert W Smith, Guardian,
ADDISON F. HERRICK. Juige of sait Court
A true copy-attest
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
The Fruit Industry of Colorado.

In the valleys of the Rocky Mount
aims, in Colorado, are some of the finest
fruit orchards in the United States.
They are in the attitudes between 1000
and 6,000 feet, in the irrigation districts.
Apples, peaches, pears, apricots, nee
tarines, piums, prunes, cherries and all
small fruits can be raised and marketed
at good profit. Land with a bearing
orchard on it, and good water right
sells from $500 to $1,000 an acre. The
standard varieties of apples are the
Jonathan, Roman Beauty, Winesap, etc.
All grow to good size, are highly color
ed, have fine flavor, and will keep until
the early summer months. The Elberta
peach takes the lead, though many other
varieties are grown successfully. Some
valleys have had twenty consecutive
crops.
The orchards are kept very clean, the
Goblin moth being the only insect that
has ever bothered the rancher very
much. Orchardists go over the apple
trees with a spraying solution about
three or four times q season. Peach
trees have never had any pests on them,
and cherries are never wOrmy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
Why No Winter Eggs ?

A good dairyman recently asked me
this question:: "Why is it that hens lay
bountifully one winter and another give
hardly an egg, although they look as
well?"
As said before, this man is ga good
dairyman." He puts all his brains into
the business and he reaps results that
are highly satisfactory, but when he
comes to the American hen it is cOnun-
drum of unsolvable magnitude, at least
for him. | believe that this is a case of
uncommonly common sense for cows,
but for the hen lack of the same in
gredient that is so essential to success.
Evidently this man goes for looks. |
think he will agree with me that looks
are not everything in cows; that there
are other things besides looks that bring
profit at the pail, namely-rightly COM
pounded feed, time of freshening and
maturity at time of dropping first calf;
all of these and lots more go hand in
hand in making a large profit paying
dairy COW, not to say breeding.
This man, l know, feeds a rightly
compounded ration-a balanced ration,
to use common expression. What
does he think of a balanced ration for
hens? The hen, like the COW, is no less
machine; more complicated, indeed, aud
demanding for its intelligent operation
to-day a skilled operator of the very
highest order.
This dairyman times the freshening of
his cows and gives them vacation be-
fore; but as for his hens, they moult at
any old time-Sometimes in late sum-
mer, most generally in late FALL and the
result is no eggs in winter. Verify, the
hen is a cOnundrum, as far as winter
eggs are concerned, when they mOult in
the late fall and are not of new plumage
and laying before cold weather. There
fore, give your hens vacation at your
own set time as we'll as your cows.
And do not forget the need of matur-
ity of your pullets. Hatch them early
and get them to laying before cold
weather and you will find that there
will be no difference in the laying of
your fowls one winter with another.
This moulting problem and this MI
turiiy problem, provided they have
proper food, are the pivots upon which
this winter egg problem turns with un-
erring certainty as surely as the mag
ne,ic needle turns to the north.
Looks count sometimes with some
things, but with the American hen, food,
moulting and maturity are a hundred
times of greater importance when you
wish your egg basket full in the winter
time.
As for breeding, believe in a special
purpose animal. So does this dairyman.
He also believes that cows should be
bred for generations for this special pur-
pose. So do |, and l am also of the
conviction that this special purpose
shall be the only one in that one in
dividual. The egg laying power of the
Leghorn and the meat qualities of the
Brahma have not as yet been combined
in the same individual. A medium of
the two extremes has been obtained,
but there it ends. We have birds in
our yards to-day that will lay 2l0 eggs
year, and we also have birds that are the
beau ideal for meat; but they are not the
same individuals; the former is Leg
horn and the latter Wyandotte.-Cor.
in Tribune Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23

rs Wdt TCNtD your DtSt dItSSf
Laughing ut his fantastic folly jerks
tore tie letter into little pieces. 1t
might have been wiser to throw the
sheets into the embers of the fire close
ut land. bu; Tor the nonce lie was over
powered 10y the great awakening that
had cone 10 lin.
Coed gracious! Don't gaze at Inc in
that fashion. don't look like ghost,
do Z" cried lis, when near enough TO
note his rapt expression.
You would not o. iect If called you
vis:on:" he inquired quietly. averlng
his eyes lest they sLOud speak more
plainly than his tongue.
Not if you meant it nicely. But
fear that 'specter' would be more ap-
propriate word. Just look ut my best
gown.
She spread out the front widths Of
her skirt. and certainly the prospect
was lamentab!e. The dress was so
patched and mcnded. yet SO full Of
fresh rents. that respectable house
NOUltl DClpiN u'ihS ~ w
clean fire irons.
"Is that really your best dress" he
said.
"Yes. This is my blue serge. The
brown clo:h d.d not survive tue soak
ing it received in sat water After 4
few days il simply crumbled. The 9TH
ers are muslin or cotton and have been
-er-adapted."
.r. ere is plenty of mems clothing"
lie be- c.-an.
unfortunately there isn't another Is
land" she said severely.
NO. meant that il might be posi-
ble to-er-contrive some sort or rig
that will serve I'LL purposes
But all my thread is gone. have
barely nccllcfui left"
In that case we must fall back on
our supply Of hemp"
Il suppose that might he made TO
serve" size said. You are never ut Il
loss for an eypclicnt."
1T will he poor one. fear. But
You can make up for it by buying some
nice gowns ut Doucct's OF Wortlls.
She laughed delig.ltcdly. "Peri'aps
in his joy ut my reappearance my dear
old dad may let me run riot in Paris
OIL our Way home. But that will not
last. We are fairly well off. but | can
not afford ten thousand IL year for
dress alone"
IF any woman can afford such Il
sum for the purpose you are at least
her equal"
Iris looked puzzled. "Is that your
way of telling me that fine feathers
would make me a fine bird! she
asked
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
Pertinent Remarks on Mems Attire.
AS TO SOME HATS.
fNeU York prp4s.)


Said the telephone magnate: You
folk have an insinuating inquisitive-
ness that despise. Why, you actually
stop in the street, turn around and stare
at me. | wish had brought along my
gun and lassO. Now, in Texas gen.
tleman wears any style of hat that he
imagines is becoming to him, and
nothing is said. But you New Workers,
just like so many sheep, stick to GER
tain style whether you like it or not.
l counted 300 men passing certain cor
ner to-day, and 297 of them had on der
bies. You are afraid of your own in
clinations. You are victims of same
ness. Whenever you see man in this
town wearing becoming hat of another
sort you may bet your last bronco he's
either Westerner or Southerner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23

low the surface. on reaching the lace OF
the rock, there is a rich vein OF gold. The
hollow on the other side of the cliff be-
came filled with anhydrate gas. and this
stopped the operations OF the Chinese.
who evidently knew Of the existence OF
the mine. This is all the information the
experts employed by Sir Arthur Deane
will need. The facts are unquestiorIble.
Assuming that / am alive, We will, Of
course. he copartners In the mine. IL |
am dead. / wish one-siXth SHIRE To he
Crossthwaite Manor. Northallerton. York.
shire. as recompense for his l.i.t:ncsS
to me during my early life. The re!lIin-
der is to be yours absolutely.
ROBERT ANSTKUTi!ER.
lie read this remarkable document
twice through to make sure that ii eX-
actly recorded Ills sentiments. He even
smiled sarcastically ut the endowment
of the uncle who disia.ei.v, linn.
Then. satisfied with the pcrusa!, i.c tore
out tie two leaves covered by tie .c..2r
and began To devise Il me....' Jt piJ-
tecting it securely while in Iris pos
session.
At that moment he looked up and
saw her coming toward liiEi aCrJ-' lie
beach, brightly flushed after her BATH.
walking like Il nymph clothed ia tat
tered garments. Perceiving lit he
was watching her, she waved l.er had
and instinctively quickened her pace.
Even now, when they were thrown to-
gether by the eXigencies oi each hour,
she disliked to be long separated from
him.
Instantly the scales fell from his
meltal vision. What. DiStrust Iris.
Imagine for one second that Riches or
poverty, good repute or i'll, would affect
that loyal heart when its virs nal font
was filled with the love that once ia
her life comes to every true woman.
Perish the thought!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
How and When to Feed Poultry.

This is custom upon which there is
very great diversity of opinion among
successful poultry raisers. AS a general
rule, however, frequent feeding and a
little at time is a safe rule to follow,
because the appetite is kept on edge and
necessary exercise is obtained through
the foraging and scratching that result.
As a rule, the first meal of the day
should be light one and should consist
of fine grain, because the digestive
organs are empty and in good condition
for work. At noon it is generally safe
to give them all they can eat up clean.
Soft food is preferable for this meal,
but too much must not be given in win
ter, as it will become too cold in the
craw. At night poultry should be given
a full ration of grain, especially in win
ter, so that the digestive organs may
have something to do and the fowls he
kept warm. AS soon as the fowls can
get some food for themselves and during
the summer months the noon meal
should be omitted, if the fowls are not
confined to yard or run.-Cor. in Trib.
une Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
NOTICE.

In the District Court OF the Uuitel States for the
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of
ALFRED l.. DAVIS, In Bankruptcy
OF Rumfort, Bankrupt
To the creditors OF Alfred l.. Davis In the
County OF oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given thai on the 6th dav "i
Nav. A. ID. 1908, the said Alfred l. Davis
was duly adiudicsted bankrupt; and that the first
meeting OF his creditors viii be held at IN.
Court House, in South Paris, on the 2ith
day of May, A. ID. 1905. at 10 o'eloek
creditors NAV attend, prove their claims,
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
South Paris. May :, 1915.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In isankru tcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23

I am still at the Andrews House,
South Paris, and selling the finest pianos
and organs, new and second hand, at the
lowest prices ever offered. sell for
cash or on easy payments. Write for
list of bargains. / have the best self
PLAYER for pianos in the world, don't fail
to hear it.
10y s. EYSTER, South Paris, Maine,
or 2ll fremont ST., Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
THE REFORM OF THE SHIRT.
IMinneanolia Journ LIZ

Some day there is going to be ter
rible revolt in this country against the
boiled shirt. We are not going to wear
boards on our bosoms surmounted by
picket fences when the laundryman
feels cross and cuts saw edge on our
collars. American manhood is going to
rise in its might some day and carefully
drop the starched shirt over into the
next lot where the tin cans are. To-day
we haven't the nerve to do it. We are
under the domination of social and COM
mercial propriety to such an extent that
we do not dare to arise and proclaim our
freedom in the name of liberty of person
aud freedom of conscience. Some day
we will wear soft shirts and flowing
collars, and the man who wears starch
ed board on his bosom and sheet iron
ring around his neck will be known for
the conceited and artificial ass that he
really is.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
ITO BIZ ooNrIS ukp.I
A Polite Necessity.

"Your daughter is highly accom-
plished."
WELL" answered Mrs Cumrox. "she
knows Il great deal an.ut Englis. liter
ature and can speak several languages,
but | wish | could hire somebody to
teach her just what slang It is proper
to use in fashionable society.
ington Star
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
Freaks of Fate.

"There goes Tuffnut. the pugilist.
Under other circumstances lie might
have made success Of n very different
kind"
"No doubt. With fair tenor voice
and his peculiar system Of fighting he
would have made trem nIoas sue e.S
ON the opera stage."-New York Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23

What makes butter so high has
been the conundrum among pro-
ducers and consumers alike. Even
dealers are surprised at the shortage
of supply at 90 late date In spring
time. Students of the dairy situation
find indications that the consump-
ton of butter is on the increase per
capita among civilized nations and that
this with the increase in population has
carried consumption beyond the ability
of the present number of COWS to pro-
duce the required supply.-Maine
Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate OF
ADONiRAM j. BERRY, late OF Sumaer,
In the County OF oxford, deceased, AMI given
bODis as the lew directs. All Persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired % present the same for settlement, AMI
al indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately.
May 9th, 1895. tREDEkiCh t. DER
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
The Pine Tree In Line.

Maine now has a single highway COM
missioner, Paul D. Sargent, of Machias,
who has just been appointed by Gov.
Cobb. He is civil engineer, and is to
receive s2, 800 year, with 1000 for an
assistant or clerk hire, and not exceeding
81 500 for expenses. His duty will be
to inculcate correct principles of road
building throughout the state, and he
can be consulted by county, state and
town authorities, as much as they wish.
Commissioner Sargent, aided by the
county commissioners, must hold each
year one good roads meeting in each
county of the state. Besides creating
this official, the recent legislature passed
an act establishing state roads and
allowing state aid to towns making and
maintaining such roads. Thus has the
Pine Tree State joined in the widespread
movement for good roads, whose bene-
fits she has been slow to recognize
Springfield Republican.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23

Sick headache results from disorder
ed stomach and is quickly cured by
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. For sale by Shurtleff & Co., South
Paris; Noyes Drug Store, Norway; Jones
Drug Store, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
The Trust In Dnctors.

Fawle-When you come to think of 1t
It's really remarkable how many pco. pc
trust a doctor. Crosby Yes. But
don't you think It's even more wonder
full how many people 4 doctor trustsf
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
HOf Guilty..

"One Of you boys has been stealing
raisins again. have found the seeds
On the floor. Which one OF you was
;t?" Tommy-It wasn't me. | swal-
lowed the seeds In mine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23

1t would be much more progressive
world II we economized TIE time we
Riye to other peoples business. Puck.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
AMONG THE FARMERS.
I" SPEED THE PLow."

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, 1905-05-23
Hoods JdrSapariiia
and Pills

Remove Ill humors, overcome al
their effects, strengthen, tone and
invigorate tho whole system.
II had salt rhsum on my hands % that !
could not work. Itoek Hoods 6arsapsrilla
and It drove out the humoI. continued
tt use till the sores disappsarsd." Mas.
Ina o. BloWz, Rumiord Falls. No
hoed's oarsapaFilla promises %
cure and koopo the peomlsos
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
STATE OF MAINE.
Treasurer's Office.
Anril II lAl5

Upon the following townships or tractS OF land
rot liable to be taxed In any town. the following
assessments for the State tax OF 1870 were uane
by the Legislature on the 24th day of March, lsO5
OXFORD COUNTY WILD LANDS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
I'LL Hum0rs

Are impure matters which the skin,
liver, kidneys and other organs can
not take care Of without help, thers Il
such an accumulation Of them.
They litter tho whole systsm.
Pimples, boils, eczema and other
eruptions, loss Of appetite, that tired
feeling, bilious turns, fits Of indiges-
ton, dull headaches and many other
troubles are due 70 them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
Treasurer's Office.

Upon the following townships or tracts OF land
not liable to be taxed In any town the foilowipg
assessments for county tax of l9o5 were made by
the County Commissioners Of ONFORD County
on the 18th day of March, 1895:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
of the Labor Question.

NEVER BUY ANYTHING you CAN MAKE
THE FARM PRoDUCE-TRAINING BOYS
BUSINESS AGRICUL-
TURAL COLLEGES-INvENTI
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23

|lHE sailor went after those mon
keys in mood Of relentless
severity. Thus far the regular
denizens Of Rainbow island
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
G. JONES,
I.
Smith and Machinist,
go, p>RIS MAINE

v.ppfs .turer Of general machinery, steam en-
~. mIn WORK, spool machinery and tools,
T'lss set screws, taps, dies and drills made and
rsiret sewing, moving and thresning ma
'StTss uuu,ps OF Sll kinds, presses, guns, pis-
r Ln}ves traps etc, neatly and promptly re-
'sit.sI steam and water piping done to order
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
Pianos.

ORAMANDAL SMITH,
State Treasurer.