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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-01-01

tainment VIII consist OF TWO uriiiS ny en0
little folks, Shaking Quakers, and the
"Pastime of the Moon and Stars, whlch
will be worth the price of admission
alone; the farce "Aunr Susan" will follow
with the following cast:
Aunt Susan Jones. an old lady from the country.
Mrs Roxie Nc srdle.
Mrs, Marley city merchants wife; R0r,ant
Arabella Marley. her daughter.
Anna Wilson. Mrs. Markley's niece. NJ,
Augustus salderfrac, an exquisite, Louis Clark.
The evening to close with sociable.
Supper 10 cents; entertainment 10 cents.
Come all and begin the new year by hav-
ing good time.
There was quite good house at the
DemOrest me- contest, under the
auspices OF the South Paris w. G. T. u,
ne. tsine Baptist CHURCH Thursday evening.
4 AS is we'll known, these contests, founded
J by W. Jennings Demorest, are designed
TO promote the cause of temperance and
prohibition, and the selections used by
the contestants are from collections
designed for the purpose. There were
seven contestants Thursday evening, and
the programme was as follows:
Violin Sara SWEET.
Scripture reading and prayer.
Rev J. w. Chesbro.
The Orphans Prayer,M Miss Louise Sumner.
The Old Mans story,----Miss Leona B. Penley.
Vocal solo Lila f i,i
mosner' fromise,---------------h enry noWe.
euO WaNaV".
saved.- Miss Katherine Morton.
Violin and organ, Misses Grace and Ida Dean.
q o,aNo Altnur Maresou'
The Two Psintings,------Miss Helen M. Porter.
All the selections were well given, and
the audience gave the speakers close at
tention and hearty applause. The
judges, Superintendent of Schools c. A.
Record of Abingdon, Mass, Prof. w. r.
Fletcher of Fitchburg, Mass, and Rev.
Miss Macduf of West Paris, awarded the
silver medal which was the prize of the
contest to Miss Helen NJ. Porter Fol-
lowing the contest reception was held
IN the yestry of the church, to which
most OF the audience remained. The
reception was in charge of the young
people, who served refreshments, and
made q delightful affair of it.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18

he had never seen the stars! He drop
ped down on his knees and gazed at
them ecstatically.
"aow pretty-how pretty" he muir
INJURED softly, and then, remembering.
he drew a sharp little breath and add
ed. allow very clever, tool"
Outside, the music was running on
dreamily. He scratched his head an
instant rejecting, and started slowly
for the half open door in his bare feet
and paJamas. And go. In bis journey
Of inspection and exploration, he came.
unheard, upon the two on the stairs-a
pale. slim, little face, all eyes and tiny.
Qulvering lips.
IF only you were not unhappy" said
the man. slowly, "I-why-I could
bear 1t then; that would be enough for
az am happy" said the princess trem-
ulously. She raised her roses to her
lips to hide their piteous trembling, and
dropped her eyes.
Last week-yesterday, perhaps,
might have thought otherwise, but to-
night-to-night, know that l have ev-
erything-everything my heart de-
sires."
"Everything?"
She nodded, her face turned away to
escape the pain in his eyes; her own
were very soft and dark and plying in
the half-light, and little wistful.
yes" she repeated. Everything"
The man fastened his glove intently,
and looked off somewhere into space.
II believe" he said. grimly, "that you
are breaking your heart"
mo, no." she cried. softly. "but am
breaking yours again. oh. IL l might
make you happy-ir night"
"Why aot?" he asked, earnestly.
"Why?"
She leaned over thoughtfully, her
eyes on the people below them.
"You wouldn't understand" she said !;
but she half closed her eyes and SEEM
ed about to 60 on. 30 he waited quietly.
when 1 married." she said, slowly,
"you-you know the story. We gave
each what we wished and so-it was
not love, you see. We didn't even pre-
tend that 1t was love-"
She looked up, but his face was ex-
pressionless and set.
II loved you," she went on, calmly,
"loved-do you see, but you didn't ask
me-then, and Terrinini did. After
wards you told me-afterwards, and 80
I had that comfort to begin on. Then
and then my child was boy. I didn't
want-a boy. I knew nothing what
ever about boys. and was very young,
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18
COUNTY WITHOUT A TOWN.
Oklahoma Convention Locates . Site
for Building . Burg.

Oklahoma Convention Locates . Site
for Building = Burg.
Immediately upon the adjournment
Of the constitutional convention and Q
favorable decision by the Oklahoms
courts that the convention had power
to divide counties In Oklahoma q town
will be built at Buffalo. formerly a por-
ton Of northwest Woodward County,
says the Kansas City Star. The town
site 10 now bare prairie owned by w.
II. Miller, q farmer.
Though forty by twenty-eight miles
In size, Harper County Is without a
single organized town government.
Brule. q county postoffice, with two
or three trading stores, was the most
important trading point In the county,
but It was not town. The nearest
railroad station to Buffalo is Ashland.
Kan, thirty miles away.
In building town at Buffalo the
owner Of the land will make a num-
Der Of experiments that are not un-
tlnged with a certain kind of socialism.
George Ford of Guthrie, who will man
age the enterprise, IL a man of social
istic views
1.-THE owner of the land" said Ford,
realizes that the citizens Of the coun-
ty will be hard pressed for money In
the establishment Of the county govern
ment and that some kind of assistance
will be necessary to give the county a
good start. Miller has given Eve lots
in each block and an entire block to
the county. On this single block will
be built county buildings. The lots
may be sold by the county or retained
perpetually for rental purposes, the
income to bs used for running the
county government"
But 1t ID in another way that the
town Of Buffalo will be experimental.
The owner Of the land has agreed to
use q certain portion Of the income
from the sale Of his lots In building
public utilities. which citizens could
not afford to build and in which out
side capital would hnd no early profit.
A system Of waterworks will BE- estab-
llshed BY the erection Of windmills
and reservoirs, from which water will
be conducted In pipes to all portions Of
the town. An acetylene gas plant will
afford light. Until the county can levy
taxes and build q courthouse county
Officers will be given quarters free Of
cost In 4 building owned by the town
site company. Other improvements af
this kind will DO a cotton gin, q cream
cry plant, q canning factory and q mo-
tor car line to Ashland.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18

ana so-but, meanwhile, have come to
know Terrinini, and"
She raised her eyes to his curiously,
and he WINGED.
Hes bravs-and big-and true" she
went on evenly, land my boy IL grow
ing up Some day he'll be q man. 1
don't want the love In his eyes to
change. I want him always to look at
mo as he does now. -"
There was the slightest rustic on the
stairs behind them, and q very forced
cough. They turned their heads curl
eusly at tho sound.
II beg pardon" said Prince Paul
gravely, one hand on the balustrade,
the ether nursing bare foot II think
I must have Weakened by MISTAKE"
Tho princess caught her breath
sharply and held out her arms to him.
us 1t Fairyiand?" he asked. serious
~. coming down to them. " have
never seen things like this before"
ut IT," said the man, land how,
will you tell me. did you get hsref
II don't know. really shouldn't
have come. l suppose. I'm 20 little, and
little people don't belong to stories, but
Il wanted to b near you." he finished
sweetly in her ear. She clasped her
white arms around him and let her
head fall down on the soft silvery folds
Of her gown.
"Boy-boy" she murmured, INSTEAD
lily.
: It was a confession Of love and a
prayer In one.
The man reached over and caught the
child's hand. "And now that you've
coine-whatT' said he curiously.
Paul sat thoughtfully bordering the
question.
ut Is only for a visit, I guess" he
sighed There is no place, you know,
for-for Just children. They don't count
in things at all-they don't"
The man pressed the hand he held
tenderly. 'They Just do" he insisted.
"Fairyland is Childland. Don't you
know? Fairyland is only for you"
"And mother" said Paul. "For prin-
cesses, too. Your picture is in my
book" he confided to her In a whisper.
II recognized you. That's how knew
you are princess. and Mary sayss It's
true. Princess Terri-nin-i."
Then he turned politely to the man
and added:
~ expect you didn't want your pic
tHre In? Or maybe you aren't q
prlncew
NO" said the man. II am not a
prince; I'm afraid I'm not much good,
You know. I'm-I'm there, though.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18

Perhaps you didn't recognize me. I'm
The Wicked One"
"Why, MOI" crlod the boy, wide-eyed.
Are you the one who kept the prin-
cess In the tower and made her old and
unhappy and"
NO." said the man, gently. II
couldn't. The little prince won her
away from me; got into her heart and
held 1t against me. and then-and then
even captured mine!"
Paul wrinkled his forehead, puzzled.
II don't quite remember that story"
said he.
He lay back comfortably in the prin-
cess arms and closed his eyes to shut
out the gillttering lights. Over his slim
white form the man stretched out his
hand and caught the princess.
"Good-by," he whispered. "I'm of
again. You are happy, see, happier
than could ever make you. I'm
glad" '
Then she smiled at him; tears for
him were in her eyes.
But Prince Paul sat up. as he had
turned to 60, and held out his hand to
The Wicked One. who arose from his
stair seat.
I'm sorry you are the Bad Man." he
said. IL rather like you. IL sup
pose, though, you have to be. They
wrote you that way. And I'm sorry
couldn't rem-member the-story. I'll
look-it up-to-morrow." then he turn
ed and smiled up into the princess soft
blue eyes.
would you put me-in bed?" he
asked timidly. "and kiss me goodnight
agnin-if the others could get on with
out you, mean?'
''They must" whispered the princess,
happily. "They must, for am never
coming back to them. l am going to
stay always-with you"
He blinked his eyes sleepily and
pressed his warm little lips tenderly
against hers.
Tomorrow - and tomorrow - and
tomorrow" he asked, doubtfully.
"For always" she promised.
He closed his eyes signing, and
smiled and 30, in her arms,
she carried him back to the blossomy
bed.-Black and White.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18
THE 8 BEST CROP.

Tho best crop Is the crop Of children
President Roosevelt.
Eyes Albaze and Wagging Tongue,
And Tippytoe are children three,
Rsmping here the whole day long,
Clambering upon my knee.
Hands and knees upon the floor,
Laughing, shouting, noisy crew;
There is joy, and something more
In the things that children do.
Eyes Albaze is eight years old. !
And a roguish, brown-haired miss;
Loving arms that round me fold,
Lips God fashioned with kiss.
Eight years old she is and fair,
With many of her mothers ways;
Daughter. playmate, comforter,
That's my little Eyes Ablaze.
Wagging Tongue, boy Of six.
Chattering the whole day through,
Up to many boyish tricks
He's the noisiest of the crew,
Shrieks of laughter seem to ring
Through the house the whole day long
Oh, the joys that children bring,
Eyes Ablaze and Wagging Tongue!
Then God sent us Tippytoe,
Just to make our home complete;
There must be babe, you know,
Toddling on uncertain feet.
Wide-eyed, wondrous boy of two,
Too soon older you must grow;
But God warmed our hearts anew
When he gave us Tippytoe.
OF the blessings God bestows
On his grown-up children here
Fairer even than the rose
Are our little ones so dear,
OF the gifts he sends to-day
To enrich earth's kindly breast
Rings the truth when parents say
Little children are the best.
Detroit Free Press.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18


The wealthy old gentleman came up
the steps dripping with Precipitation
and putting like an automobile.
"Oh, father" faltered the beautiful
heiress. nervously, where have you
beenT
II have been attending to that French
count who Is after your hand and my
bullion"
Gracious, father. hope ysu haven't
been rude. The count Is such a deli.
cate gentleman. Didn't I tell you TO
handle him with glevesf'
The old gentleman smiled grimly.
"Oh. I handled him with gloves an
right"
you didf Oh, I am 70 glad"
Eyes, the biggest boxing gloves
could ind. and then I put a horseshoe
In each"
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18
CHAPTER MI.

The following morning, before Con.
stance Fraser had had time to compose
her thoughts, and begin to prepare her
child for what lay before her, Sheila
came into the room.
Audrey was lying very quiet In her
little bed, and the other girl noticed, with
anger in her heart, how exquisitely love
ly was that pale young face, pillowed
among the delicate lace-edged linen and
Swallowed by the pink-lined curtains. 1t
made her even savage, in her Jealous
hatred, to notice what daintiness the
mother already gave to her new-found
child. -
II came to tell you" she said, very
abruptly. shat am going to London
for few days. Janet will accompany
me. Is there anything that I can do
for your"
Mrs. Fraser shook her head. Sheila
went away in total ignorance that the
most vital turn in events was to take
place Immediately.
1t was no unusual thing for her to 90
to London for a few days, as she was a
shrewd business woman, and superintend-
ed nearly all the movements of her af-
fairs. This time, however, there was
nothing that would demand her atten-
ton, except this former marriage Of her
fathers widow.
She determined during her absence
from Dinglewood to 60 herself to Broad
borough and make full inquiries about
Audrey.
II will not rest till have full and
complete proof that she Is Frank Ans
truther's child. II only can be success
full and discover any Jaw, think I
shall know how to make It disasreeabls
for Mrs. Fraser and her charity girl"
To Sheila's annoyance she found that
Mr.. Chester was in possession Of every
fact relating to Audrey's birth, and in
a very short time placed these fact. be-
fore her.
There 10 not shadow Of doubt, Miss
Fraser" he said quietly, shat this young
girl Is Miss Anstruther. I have been
myself to Broadboroush and made every
inquiry, and IL these inquiries had failed,
the appearance Of the registration Of
birth and the marriage certificate would
settle the-question. I have been down
to the church where Miss Gascoigne mar
RED Captain Anstruther, and have pro-
cured another copy Of the certificate.
Here It is"
(Which Il % much worthless paper,
considering that Captain Anstruther was
married at the time and had q wife liv-
ing" Sheila remarked CURLY.
X am happy in being able to assure
yoa that this romance II not true and
congratulate you that your stepmother
has at least one Joy left her in life. Fate
has treated her harshly, poor lady"
She arose abruptly, and went away.
As she re-entered her hotel, she saw q
pile Of luggage being carried In, and In
her preternaturally sharp way she rec
ognized the livery of the footman, who
was experimenting the portmanteaus and
huge boxes, as that worn by the servants
of the Earl of Daleswater. She whisper
ed to her maid; Beecham. to find out II
the family were about to stay at the hotel,
and passed upstairs with the first sensa-
ton Of pleasure she had experienced for
some time, which grew stronger az she
learned that the countess and her chill
dren were expected up the following day
from Daleswater House.
(Te he coueiuaeA.1
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18

what kind of a disposition has our
dyspepttc friendY'
None at all-only IN indispoGtion."
Washington Star.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18

But" we asked In wonder, show
did you ever manage to break the
safer
"Shueks," answered the burglar, II
can even open the average car win
dow"
Herewith we could only gaze In adj
mlration at the superior being.-New
York Sun.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18

"Could you guess how old I ami" said
the girl with the crows feet, giving a
little gigsle.
why, you're about a." said the
man who thought he ought to be kind
to her.
Remember" she said. with more Gig
giles, II only gave you one guess.
Yonkers Statesman.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18
Nothing But the Truth.

Buncum-My physician tells me I an
working too hard.
Marks-The n. D. evidently knows
his business
Buncum-Why do you think sol
Marks-I have been comparing notes
with a few Of our mutual friends and
I find you have worked us pretty hard.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18

Distinction without Diaerencs.
Sensitive Golfer (who has foozled)-
Did you laugh at me. boy7
Caddie-N0, sir; wis laughin' At
anither man.
Sensitive Golfer-And what's funny
about himf
Caddie-He plays sowf awfu' Ike
you, sir.-Punch.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18

Oonstancsi Ny dear, Jon viii DO q -
asksi II may be his last wishw
Constance pressed hH lips on the brow
above those eyes that, only short time
ago had been laughing and sparkling
with life, happiness and manly vigor.
BE comforted." she said, gently. for
was he not lying on the edge of that dark,
dread river? 1T shall be as you wish"
"And-Audrey-my wife-before-I
die2" the words were uttered 20 faint
they were scarcely audible.
"And Audrey, my child. shall be your
wife, at once, without delay"
A smile of joy radiated the poor young
fellows face; he tried to clasp her hand,
to murmur thanks, but he could do moth
ing but lie there, helpless as child in
his utter prostration.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18

The worst thing about work IL that
come men do too much and others not
enough
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18

From Paris paper We take the fol-
lowing conversation In a police court,
The Presidential appears from your
record that yeu have been thlrty-ssvsn
times previously convicted.
The Prisoner (sententiously) Man
is not peTfect.-London Globe.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18

"Why do you allow yourself to b.
posted 1t your clubT'
"Well," answered the easy going
youth, ITS large club and 4 swell
one, and no one would know I was q
member Of 1t unless got posted now
and then" Star.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18
By EFFIE a. ROWLANDS

said? I suppose you have sent for fur
her police assistance, Miss Fraser?" he
went on.
Sheila confessed she had not even
thought of it.
Are not the Mountberry men sufi-
cient" she asked.
This is prominently case for an
astute detective" he said; 'and should
telegraph up at once to Scotland Yard,
if were you. As the affair happened in
your grounds, of course. it would be
pleasanter for you to have it sifted thor
oughly."
You are quite right !" Sheila said,
warmly, although she could have struck
him with her whip for daring to dictate
to her. II will send up to London at
once"
As she said this, the thought Of Bever-
ley Rochfort came into her mind, and all
ut once she determined to learn his ad-
dress from Mr.. Thorngate, and telegraph
to him to send down a detective. why.
she could scarcely have told.
La Junta tribune., 1907-10-19
"0io Avk4nsSss.''

One of the most pretentious at
fractions which will be seen at the
La Junta Theater this season is Fred
Raymond's famous comedy drama.
"Old Arkansaw." which will be pre-
sented on Thursday. October 2ith.
This is one of the most unique plays
ever brought to our city. 1t fairly
bubbles over with interest from be-
ginning to end and affords an even
ing of rare amusement. "Old Ar
kansaw" presents some stage char
acters which are entirely different
from those seen in other dramatic
or comedy productions. There is
nothing low. vulgar or questionable.
but every line and situation is as
clean. pure and wholesome as q
spring of running water from the
bosom of the mountain.
This is the seventh successive sea-
son that "Old Arkansaw" has been
upon the road. 1t seems to have
struck the popular chord. and for
all these seven years has crowded
the theaters. The reason for this
extraordinary success is that the
play contains all the better elements
of the several classes Of stage pro-
ductions. 1t has strong plot for
the seriously inclined. sensational
climaxes for the lovers of the melo-
drama. plenty of comedy for those
who enjoy that kind of entertain
ment, strong specialties to interest
the followers of vaudeville, car
load of magnificent scenery to please
those who enjoy the spectacular,
/, lovely gowns and costumes to please
the ladies. and withaf a production
that is complete in every detail. Is
it any wonder that the public rec
ognizes the merits of "Old Arkan.
saw" and fills the theaters nightly.
Popular prices.
La Junta tribune., 1907-10-19
City Hospital, at Rocky Ford.

The medical men got together
again on Wednesday afternoon and
gave the proposed hospital scheme a
boost. DR.. Edwards. secretary of
the Hospital Association of La Jun
ia, met our men and made talk on
the subject of hospitals and hospital
associations and advised strongly
that Rocky Ford should have its city
hospital.
1t was decided to organize for in
corporation, and the following Off
GERS were chosen: President, DR..
Kearby; vice president, DR.. Lawson;
secretary. DIR. Wolfe; treasurer, DR..
Fenton. A house committee. to
have the internal management OF
the institution. was alsosnamed: Drs.
Sigman, Lawson and Wolfe.
The association will incorporate
for $4,000. Rocky Ford Enter.
prise.
La Junta tribune., 1907-10-19
W AND oown rHE VALLEY.

There are 253 pupils enrolled in
the schools of Ordway.
Two hundred and four pupils are
enrolled in the Manzanola schools.
Granada shipped l73 carloads OF
cantaloupes during the season just
closed.
A carload of honey recently ship
ped to eastern markets ran in value
to nearly $4,000.
Wiley, the biggest town on the
Arkansas Valley railroad, has new
paper called the Independent. Ernest
Schwahn, formerly of Lamar, is the
editor and proprietor.
At meeting of the directors of
the High Line Canal Company. the
plan prepared by Constructing En-
gineer Powell for new concrete
headgate was adopted and bids ad-
vertised for. The hew headgate is
to be entirely of concrete and will
cost, it is estimated. between 81. 900
and S.. coo.
Three hundred acres of beets were
grown around Hoehne, small sta
ton between La Junta and Trinidad
this season, which has been sold to
the Holly factory at S. per ton. The
experiment has proven such de-
cided success that the growers say
they will raise six times as many
beets next season. The price of
land in the vicinity of Hoehne has
doubled in consequence.
One of the new industries for
Sugar City will be pulp drying
plant. which will be built in connec-
ton with the new sugar factory.
This pulp, when properly dried.
brings about Sl4 per ton in eastern
markets. 1t is also shipped to Ger
many where it brings s26 per ton.
Nearly all the Michigan sugar fac
tories are equipped with these pulp
drying plants, and they find ready
market for all they can produce.
The plant will cost about 1000.