davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
I:
| 6be beWings Of the
!: ~ By LOUIS
!: fnrn a TRACY
|: 4 AVA Il All AfD Copyright 1905 by
;: ~ J. Code

Tne sailor eyed the concluding item
with disfavor. Not while tie sun l.
up," he said. in the evening, yes"
1T was for you" explained Iris cold
ly. ~ do not drink wine"
You must break the pledge while
YOU are here. Miss Deane. 1t is Otter
very cold ut night in this latitude. A
chill would mean fever and perhaps
death"
She cOvertly watched his prepara-
tions. He tore dry leaf from note
book and broke the bullet out Of a
cartridge. damping the powder with
water from Il pitcher plant. Smearins
the composition OH the paper, lie placed
it I'm the sun, where it dried ut once.
He gathered small bundle Of with
cred spines from the palms and arrang-
ed the driftwood Oh top, choosing a
place for his bonfire just within the
shade. Then inserting the touch pa.
per among the spines lie unscrewed
one of the lenses of the binoculars,
converted it into burning glass and
had fine blaze r ..ring merrily In a
few minutes. With the aid of pointed
sticks he grilled some slices Of ham,
cut with his clasp knife, which he first
carefully cleaned in the earth. The
biscuits were of the variety that be-
come soft when toasted. and so he bal.
anced Il few by stones near the fire.
Iris forgot her annoyance in her In
terest. A most appetizing smell filled
the air They were having Il picnic
amidst delightful surroundings. Yes
terday ut this time She almost yielded
to rush of sentiment. but forced II
back with instant determination. Tears
were poor resource, unmindful OF
Gods goodness to herself and her COM
panion. Without the sailor. what
would have become Of her, even were
she thrown ashore while still livingi
She knew none Of the expedients which
seemed to be at his command.
Can do nothing to help? she ex'
claimed. So contrite was her tone that
jerks was astonished.
Yes" he said, pointing to the dish
cover. III you polish the top of that
with your sleeve it will serve as q
plate. Luncheon is ready"
He neatly dishcd up two slices OF
ham OH a couple Of biscuits and hand
ed them to her with the clasp knife.
II can depend ON my fingers" he ex'
planned. 1T will not be the first time"
Have you led an adventurous life"
she asked. by way Of polite conversa'
tiOn.
No" he grOwled.
Il only thought so because you ap-
pear to know all sorts of lodges for
prolonging existence-things never
heard of.
"Broiled ham-and biscuits-for in
stance!'
At another time Iris would have
snapped at him for the retort. Still
humbly regretful for her previous at
titude. she answered meekly:
Yes, in this manner of cooking them,
| mean. But there are other items.
methods of lighting fires. finding water.
knowing wnat fruits and other articles
may be found on desert island. such
as plantains and cocoanuts and certain
sorts of birds"
When the meal was ended jerks
sprang lightly to his feet. Rest and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25

lIGUCUtEu UtC SkItttON w " UtuH
tigue Miss Deane." he said. "Whai
you saw was probably Il seal" He
knew the ludicr0us substitution would
not be questioned. please go and lie
down AGAIN."
81 cannot." she protested II am toe
frightened"
Frightened! BY dream! In broad
daylight"
But why are you so pale? What has
alarmed youT
"Can you ask? Did you not give thu
agreed signal?"
"Yes, butt
Her inquiriig glance fell. He was
breathless from agitation rather than
running. He was perturbed OIL her &c.
count. For an instant she had looked
into his SOUL
"I Will 60 back" she said quietly
though | would rather accompany
you. What are you do:ng:'
Seeking place to lay our heads
he answered. with gruff care.ejsness
You really must rest, Miss Deane
Otherwise you will be broken up by
fatigue and become ILL.,"
SO Iris again sought her couch OF
sand. and the sailor returned to the
skeleton. They separated Uhwillingly
each thinking only Of the others safe
ty and comfort.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
The Brown.Tall Moth In Maine.


A great deal of anxiety has been felt
over our whole state and by many out
side of her borders, in regard to the
advent of the brown-tail moth, whose
nests had been reported from different
localities in the state.
| The State Pathological Society has
the credit of initiating a movement fol
an active campaign against this insect
pest, by presenting an act before ouI
recent legislature to provide for the pro-
lection of trees and shrubs from the
introduction and ravages of dangerous
insects.
The officers of the association have
been untiring in their efforts to aid in
the work.
The responsibility of this act was
placed upon the Department OF Agri-
culture.
AS soon as the act was approved the
Commissioner of Agriculture imme-
diately appointed an entomOlogist, as
required by the act, and also employed
fifteen others, who were recommended
by the town or city officials of the
several localities in the infected dis
trict.
The whole territory was carefully
mapped and each one Of these several
employees was given a definite section
to canvass.
The work was of necessity, along
educational lines, calling the attention
of the town officials, and other promi-
nent persons to the importance of a
prompt and thorough campaign against
this pest. The results have been very
satisfactory indeed. The hearty CO.
operation of the towns and cities, as we'll
as private individuals, has been a great
source of satisfaction to the depart
ment.
The experiment station at Orono,
through it's director and entOmologist,
has materially aided by issuing bulle-
tins and taking part in the active work.
Many of the cities and towns made
special appropriations for this work,
the banner town being York with an
appropriation of $1,000. in addition to
about $500 paid by the Village Improve
ment Society and private individuals.
The whole of the infested territory,
from Kittery to Bar Harbor has been
carefully canvassed, and we feel Justi-
fled in saying to the public that the
work has been so thoroughly done that
there need not be the least apprehen-
sion as to the comfort of any one visit
ing our several resorts in the state dur
ing the coming summer.
As many letters of inquiry have been
received in regard to this matter, from
those out of the state who are accustOm.
ed to visit our resorts during July and
August, we have thought best to make
the above statement SO that all may
know the real facts in the case.
At many resorts, after most thor
ough search by an expert, no nests were
found. In fact they were but thinly
scattered over greater part of the
territory.
From the Department of Agriculture
E. F. Hitchings in Turf, Farm and
Home
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
Air Treatment Cured Cow When
Apparently Dead.

Editor Maine Farmer: l have noticed
in the Maine Farmer during the past
winter the sterilized air cure advocated
for milk fever. have given it fair
trial and find it all that it is claimed to
be-. l was called to a case of milk fever
March % about o P.M NJ. The COW was a
very valuable Jersey and was at that
time to all appearance dead, in the judg.
ment of the by-standers. l at once fore.
ed the sterlized air into her udder and
in about two hours she could wink and
ip eight hours she was on her feet. Al
the same time I gave my milk fever
drops every half hour. As soon as she
was on her feet I administered heavy
dose of physic.
At this writing, March 20, the COW il
as we'll as ever. This is the second cast
of milk fever that have treated with
the sterilized air with the same good
results.
j. II. BLACK, D. VS.
Poodfsald Mo
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25

food had restored his faculties. The
s;rl thought dreamily, us he stood
there in his rough attire, that she had
never seen liner man. lie waS tail
sinewy and we'll formed. In repOse his
face was pleasant. if mastcrful. Its
somewhat sullen, self contained eX-
preston was occasional and acquired.
She wondered how he could be so ener-
getic. Personally she was consumed
with sleepiness.
He produced revolver.
"Do you mind if l fire q shot to test
these cartridges?" he inquired. "The
powder is all right, but the illuminate
In the caps may be damaged"
She agreed promptly. He pointed
the weapon ut a cluster Of cocoanuts,
and there was loud report. Two nuts
fell to the ground, and the air was fill,
ed with shril screams and the tapping
of innumerable wings. Iris was mo-
mentarily dismayed, but her senses
confirmed the sailors explanation =
"Sea birds"
"Can you use revolver?" he asked.
"My father taught me. He thinks
every woman should know how to de-
fend herself II need be-"
Excellent. Well. Miss Deane, you
must try to sleep for a couple Of hours
purpose examining the coast for some
distance on each side. Should you
want me, a shot will be the best sort
Of signal"
81 am very tired" she admitted
"But your"
"Oh, l am all right! feel restless
that is, l mean l will not he able te
sleep until night comes. and before we
! climb the hill to survey our domain
want to find better quarters than W.
now possess"
Perhaps were she less fatigued she
would have caught the vague anxiety
| the note Of distrust, In his voice. But
| the carpet Of sand and leaves on which
she lay was very seductive. Her eye
| closed. She nestled into a comforta
bic position and silent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
The Emerald.

An emerald that has no flaw In IT is
typical of the purest love. Some peo-
pie say that, as few such stones can
be found. purest love is necessarily
rare. An emerald was always thought
to possess the power OF discovering
trcachery in the shape of alleged
friends. The emerald Is ezceF:! a'ly
popular in courtships and IN ;!.::'.;ce''.
After marriage II is sarpo'c'! II Ing
harmony into the household and TO
further domestic joys in r'c:y posi-
BILE way. To lose IN c.aerIa Il said
to bring business misfoTtunrS and dis
aotap
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
A Helpless Woman.

"My wife's the most helpless crea-
ture," growIed Gladly; simply can't do
anything without bothevins me to help
her."
"YesW
"Yes. Only last night had to reach
I'D and get candle off the shelf of the
pantry for he. 50 she coal 20 down
cellar and bring up scuttlc Of COAL
Philadelphia Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25

In discussing the needed stamina in
breeding stock the Breeders Gazette
claims that "in the Northern States we
house our breeding cattle too much for
their own good; we want more open
sheds and fewer air-tight cow barns. -"
But we have cold winters, and just how
to balance the cold and the shelter is an
open question!-Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25

am representing the finest line OF
pianos ever exhibited in New England.
| will make my headquarters at the
Andrews House, South Paris, from April
oath, until further notice. will have
large list of bargains in new aud second
hand pianos and organs. sell for cash
or easy payments, taking old instruments
in exchange.
also sell the latest and, by far, the
best piano player on the market. The
possibilities of this player are unlimited.
A postal card will bring you catalogues
with any information you may desire,
See me before you buy, as my prices are
the lowest ever offered.
10y S. EYSTER, South Paris, Maine,
or 2ll fremont ST., Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
NOTICE.

The subscriber reby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator lie bonis
non G.. T. A. Of the estate OF
H.CLIFFORD NEW MAN. late of Dixteli,
In the County of oxford, deceased, ami given
bonds a. the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately
WILLIAM W. BLANCHARD.
Mar. 2lst 1873.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
Wanted.

All kinds of Pulp Wood the com
ing year. Correspondence solicited
II. D. COLE,
Bryant's Pond, Me.
April I2th, 1905.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25

The starch factories In Aroostook
have started up and are taking care of
the surplus potatoes. Good potatoes
are worth as much to grind up for
starch as they sell for at the shipping
stations.-Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25

When COW that has been faithful
deliverer of milk becomes fractious, the
fault can always be traced to the milk
man.-Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
Wanted.

Lady or gentleman of fair education to travel
for drm Of tl5o.ooo capital Salary $l.O's per
year and expenses. paid weekly. Address
PERCIvAL, South Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
Changing Seed Potatoes and Grain.

PLANTS ADAPT THEMSELVES TO Gil
MATE-NoRTHERN NEW ENGLAND
BETTER FOR SEED OATS AND POTA-
ToEs-IMPORrANCE OF SELECTION.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
Notice.
FAMILY TRADE
ICE FOR ICE CREAM.

ICE FOR ICE CREAM.
20 pounds &C., so pounds l0c., 100
pounds l5c.
Shaved Ice per bushel l5c.
Shaved Ice per half bushel lOc.
WHOLESALE.
All customers taking 800 pounds and
over at one delivery $3.50 per ton. Less
than 800 pounds at one delivery $500 per
ton. Farmers supplied at ice house as
wanted at $3.50 per ton.
c. E. BENNETT,
Dealer i'm Ice,
SOUTH PARIS AND NORWAY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
Spring Humors

Como to most people and cause many
troubles,-pimples, boils and other
eruptions, besides loss Of appetite,
that tired feeling, hts Of biliousnsss,
indignation and headache.
The sooner ono gets rid Of them the
better, and the way to got rid Of them
and to build up tho system that has
suffered from them Is to take
Hoods JdrsdpdriiLa
and Pills
Forming in combination the Spring
Medicine par szcel1enoe, Of unequalled
strength in purifying tho blood -
shown by unequsllsd, radical and per.
manent cures Of
eorofuIa oait Rhsum
scaId Head soIIs, PImplss
Al Kinds Of Huno1 Psoriasis
Blood Poisoning rheumatism
oatarrh pyspepsIa, Ito
Accept no substitute, but be sure p
gst Hoods, and get Il today,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLow."

nee on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY ID
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
BLOOD CIRCULATION
by MEMS OF
Vibration

cures all pains and aches no mat
ter what the cause.
Vibration is life; S'agnation is
death. 5000 vibrations per minute.
No Drugs, no Plasters, no Elec-
tricity. Consultation and advice
free. Office hours, ga M. to II A.
NJ, P. NJ. to S:3o Pm
DR.. PARMENTER,
Opposite Opera House, Norway. Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
CHAPTER ".

c0CROSS the parched bones lay
the stick discarded by jerks
IH in his alarm. He picked 1t up
and resumed his progress
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
& JONES,
Smith and Machinist,
,,e MAINE

SOUTH PARIS, MAINE
,,.nrfa,t;rer of genera machinery. steam en-
Ill work, spool machinery and tools,
S'3ys' i,s act screws, taps lies and drills made anc
-Sraired. uE,.5 sewing, moving and thresnins ma ma
fS - ru,nps OF all kinds, presses, guns, pis-
'hlhT7, - traps etc, neatly and promptly re-
,oir, ,c, steam and water piping done to order
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25

u n DLAVh, % V' "a
Readfield, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
C.. E. BENNETT,
Pianos.

DedieT III tSc,
SOUTH PARIS AND NORWAY
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-06-03
WAS A VICIOUS BOVINE
And He Butted Mr.. Henshaw Out
Of His Buggy.
WILD CHASE ACROSS COUNTRY
Animal Takes Refuge In the opequon,
Nearly browns Man and Is
Finally Shot to Death.

y Messrs. Lord and Lord recently got
a number of fat steers from Grove ana
Henshaw. and one heavy WelRn'
fellow. while on the fosG TO town,
became very obstreporous. Now, our
genial revenue collector, Ed Henshaw,
is brag cattle drover--savs he never
has anv trouble driving steers-out,
during his last ball game he sort OF
broke his wind and hasn't entirely
recovered yet, so he undertook 10
drive the cattle and ride in his buggy
Mt the same time. This steer OBJ
1ected to any such nristocratio driving
and charged pell-mell on the buggy
striking it amidshiDs and turning lt
upside down ana sending Mr.. Hen
shaw heels over head on a flying
trapeze act
Leaving Mr.. Henshaw to right.np
his wagon and study over License
or no License, and to woncer
whether the result OF the late election
hadn't something to do with that
steers madly drunken career the cattle
went on very we'll until they got TO
the slaughter pen. Here more trouble
ensned That same steer jumped the
foot fence aud also incidentally 20
other fences until he got to the Ope-
quon creek, into which he plugged up
to his neck to cool his dander and
wait for his pursuers. Finally brave
butcher boy waded in to drive him out.
The steer calmly waited until the boy
got into a sufficient depth of water
aud then charged. striking the young
man aud plunging him under water.
The young man said he was not
blinking about baptism, but be did
think his time had come. In the
meantime the seer climbed the bank
and Immediately rushed after young
Mr. Grove. knocking him down and
jumping over him. Just before being
struck Mr.. Grove threw mp his arms
aud shouted 90 Lord. Mr.. Lord
says he supposes he was calling on
him, as he believes he is about the
only Lord who notices poor sinners
around here.
Luckily no one was seriously hurt
aud the steer was finally shot
A Spectator.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-06-03
HOLDS UNIQUE POST.
ALEXANDRA, FOR BUSINESS
PURPOSES, NOT MARRIED.
Queen Of England Cannot Sign Stats
Papers---If Edward Died It Would
Not Be Treason to Plot
Against Her.

London.-Great interest was aroused
recently by the circumstance that in
a grave national crisis, when the king
was for the moment inaccessible, the
ministers of state were summoned to
the presence of Queen Alexandra for
consultation, with, as was generally
understood, most satisfactory results.
This was quite a new departure for
the present reign.
OF course, Queen Victoria played this
sovereign part constantly, but her lac
majesty was the head of the state,
and il was the proper course for hei
to pursue, Except when considered Al
part of the king and sovereign Queen
Alexandra is not the head of the
state She enjoys a position of heI
own which is absolutely unique. While
it differs from that Of any other lady
married or single, or of any rank, ID
some material ways 1t is also differ
ent from that of previous queen con-
sorts.
One of the most curious and inter
estins provisions in the law and Gus
toms Of the state is that the queen is
for private business purposes not re-
garded as a married lady at all She
is the only lady in Great Britain who
does not come within the scope of the
married woman's property act.
The principle of the law is that the
king is entirely different from all
other married men, and that his time
is too fully taken up with the affairs
of state for him to have any left to
devote to domestic matters and that.
therefore, the whole management of
the queens private business matters
must devolve upon her majesty singly,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-06-03

Who Holds queer Position)
and that no responsibility whatever
in respect to them rests upon the
king
Therefore, if such a thing could be
imagined as the queen contracting
debts in her husbands name, the
/ king would not be responsible for
them, as any other husband would be
unless he had given due notice to
tradesmen and all others concerned
that he would for the future decline
to settle all such accounts.
1t the king contracted debts, the law
which says that his majesty can do
no wrong would prevent anybody from
suing him for recovery to the amount
due, hut no such protection is granted
TO the queen. who could be proceeded
against in the ordinary manner. She
has her own attorney general and so
licitor general to represent her in all
legal matters, though, of course, ex-
cept for ordinary private purposes.
their services are scarcely ever needed
While the constitution is glad to
recognize the queen as part of the
monarchy, it cannot lose sight of the
fact that after all her position is linn
tied TO that of queen consort. and.
therefore, she is in a large sense one
of his majesty's subjects, and, in GER
tain cases, which there is no human
possibility of occurring in these times,
J she would be treated as a subject. But
in other respects she is accorded priv
ileges by the realm which are given
to no other person except the king.
Particularly there is no question of
! high treason. II is generally under
stood that the king is the only person
whom it is high treason to plot
against, but it would be high treason
also 10 plot against Queen Alexandra.
The signature Edward Rex" is Al
tached to all state documents of such
Importance as to demand it, But In
no circumstance whatever would the
! corresponding one, Alexandra Re-
gina, be allowed TO be attached. eth
er in conjunction with that of his ma
jesty or without it. If it should hap
pen that the queen should survive the
king, many of the privileges which she
at present possesses would be with
drawn from her, only nominally IN
some cases, but actually in others,
whilst constitutional law provides
that some curious restrictions shall be
placed upon her 1t would be no
longer high treason to plot against
her and it is held by at least one
high authority that she could marry
again if she wished to do so without
the especial license and permission OF
the kings successor
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-06-03
SECURED MARRIAGE LICENSES
Three Young County Couples WEEDS
Wednesday Evening.

A marriage license has been issued
to Mr. Dorsey W. Kettering, of Gano-
town son of Deputy Sheriff Kettering
and Miss Ethel Is. Ashton, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. S. f. Ashton of
Shanghai. The : ceremony took
place on Wednesday evening at the
home of the bride, Rev. r. A. White,
pastor Of the Gerrardstown Presby.
terian church, officiating.
A license has been issued to Mr..
Robert J. Harris, a farmer of Berke-
ley county, and Miss Josephine Hardy
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Hardy, also of this county. The wed.
ding took pace on Wednesday.
A license was granted to Mr.. Edgar
s. Cole, farmer of this county, and
Miss Sallie a. CAN'T, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Welshanse. The
ceremony took place Wednesday
evening.