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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10

"a lot OF ould duds belongin' to Mrs.
Anson, I'll be boun'. ALI, well, tue
Lord rest her sowl. It's she was the
fine woman. wish I had some one as
oliver as her to write for me to that
thafe Of the worruld who thried'-
AS there are no signs in the art Of
literature similar to those which serve
the needs OF musicians, whereby
thoughts can be expressed da capo.
like a musical phrase, without risk Of
wearying the reader, 1t must be under
stood that Philip had returned from
faraway Fenchurch street station with
four wheeler before O'Brien exhaust
ed the first TRADE Of the day against
the war Office.
With a cunning that amounted to
genius, the boy placed the large. light
portmanteau and the two small, heavy
ones OH the roof Of the vehicle, where
the driver did not notice the least Pc
culiarity in their weight.
The two large, heavy bags he man
aged to lift into the interior, one OF
them needing all his resources to carry
It from the shop door to the cab. Were
he not fresh and untlred he could not
have done it. AS It was. the effort was
a splendid success.
The cabman knew little and O'Brien
less of the tremendous avoirdupois Of
this innocent looking baggage. A long
suffering horse may have had his pri-
vate views, but he did not express
them.
Saying goodby to the pensioner In
the shop, Philip took good care that
none overheard his direction to the
driver. In about three-quarters Of an
hour he numbered into Charing Cross
station without soul in the East End
being aware Of his destination.
"Where to. sirY" asked porter who
opened the door for him.
~ only want these bags to be taken
to the luggage room." said Philip.
"You had better get some one to help
you with these two. They are very
heavy. They contain specimens Of iron
ore."
The man took a pull at the solid one.
"By gum," he grinned, you're right!
That would surprise anybody who
tried to pick it up and run away with
It,"
Rather" agreed Philip. Il am glad
to say 1t is not going very far, only to
a laboratory for analysis"
He SOW his belongings wheeled away
on barrow before he paid the cabman
literally. He only gave the porter six
pence. The man believed that Philip
was clerk In charge Of the minerals.
He was grateful for even so small a
sum.
On leaving the station, with the re-
ceipt for his luggage in his pocket,
Philip saw the four wheeler turning
into the Strand on its way back to
Fenchurch street. He smiled. The tie
between east and west was severed.
No matter whatelse might happen to
1t, his meteor had left Johnson's News
forever
1t was now few minutes past 8, but
he still had a good deal to do before
he presented himself at Isaacste!n's at
II.
It was necessary to change his skin
once moro before tho metamorphosis
he contemplated was complete. He
was acquainted with a large Quitting
emporium in Ludgate Hill which ex-
actly suited his requirements, so he
rode thIther on bus.
Passing Somerset House. he recalled
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10

Tsaacstein's remark about getting his
letter stamped" He did not know
what stamping meant in legal sense,
but he guessed that 1t implied the af-
fixing Of seal Of some sort. There
was no need to hurry over 1t, he
thought.
At IL o'clock Isaacstein would either
keep his word about the $1,000 or en-
deavor to wriggle out Of the compact.
In either event Philip had already de-
termined to consult Mr.. Abingdon.
He had now In his pocket about f3S.
Half an hour later he was wearing
new tweed suit, new lat and new
boots. He had acquired stock OF
linen and underclothing, an umbrella
and an overcoat. Some Of these arti-
cles, together with his discarded
clothes, were packed in two new leath-
er portmanteaus, on which his initials
would be painted by noon, when he
would call for them.
He paid f28 for the lot, and the man
who waited on him tried in vain to
tempt him to spend more. Philip knew
exactly what he wanted. He adhered
to his programme. He possessed sufh-
cient genuine luggage and clothing to
be presentable anywhere. He had
enough money to maintain himself for
weeks If necessary. For the rest, an
other couple Of hours would place 1t
beyond doubt whether he was mil
lionaIre or not; for, II Isaacstein failed
him, London was big enough and
wealthy enough to quickly decide that
point.
He entered the Hatton Garden office
as the clocks struck the hour.
Some boys Of his age might have eX-
perienced malicious delight when the
youth on guard bounced up with
smirk and ready:
"Yessir. Vat iss it, sir!
Not so Philip. He simply asked for
Mr.. Isaacstein, but he certainly could
not help smiling at the expression OF
utter amazement when his identity
dawned OH his hearer.
The "fesSir, VII you please Vale III,
was very faint, though. The Office boy
ushered him upstairs as one In u
dream, for he had been warned to ex-
pect Philip, Philip In rags, not a
smart young gentleman like bank
clerk.
Isaacsteln on this occasion looked
and acted the sound man Of business
he really was.
He awaited Philip in his private Of
fice. He seemed to be pleased by the
change effected In the boys outward
appearance. There was less Of bur-
lesque, less outrage to his feelings, in
discussing big sums Of money with Il
person properly attired than with one
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
A Well Known Breeder of Jerseys

A Well Known Breeder of Jerseys.
Mr.. S. NJ. King of Paris is exhibiting
his fine herd of Jerseys at the fairs Of
this state. Mr.. King has more than
state reputation as breeder of Jersey
cattle. He is firm believer of the
merits of the Jerseys and has been very
successful in raising some of the best
dairy herds in the state. He is sure to
get his full share of the premiums from
the state fairs where he exhibits his cat
tie this fall. We are pleased to learn
that he will have his herd at our county
fair this year, for they will add much to
the cattle show. Here is what they say
about him at the state fair at Bangor:
Zone of the first lots of cattle to
reach the grounds was the Kingleside
Jerseys, owned by the veteran breeder
and exhibitor, S. NJ. King of South
Paris. Mr.. King has II head here, head
ed by his five-year-old bull, Kingleside
Golden, $685., from which he has been
breeding for several years, and with but
one exception all the animals in the lot
under four years of age are the get of
this bull. Kingleside Golden was by
Victoria's Golden Lad 5629S, dam Per-
dita Gay l2943l, and has 43 "a per cent
OF the blood of Golden Lad. Then there
is a particularly fine two-year-old bull of
his own breeding, called Kansas Golden
BY Kiugleside Golden, dam Kansas Mari
gold. There are two heifers in each
class from calves up and four mature
cows. One of the cows, Lewiston
Belle 1920, has given S2 pounds of
milk in day that tested at creamery
40 per cent. She has two fine heifers
in the lot by Kingleside Golden. An
other COW is Pedro Maxine 174117, by
Peter Cooper Pedro 53524, bull that
sold for $500, and whose sire cost
$4,000. Mr.. King has been breeding
and showing Jerseys for twenty years
and thinks this is the most valuable lot
of stuff he has ever shown. 1t is mat
ter that reflects much credit on him as a
breeder that with the exception of the
bull and two females, all are of his own
breeding. For number of seasons past
Mr.. King has shown his herd in Maine,
New Hampshire and Massachusetts,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
"Arrah, Phil, phwat in the worruld''-

"Arrah, Phil, phwat in the worruld"-
"Wait Just the least bit, Mr.. O'Brien.
1 have some portmanteaus that want
to store for the night. Do let me put
them at the hack Of your shop. MY
place is not very safe, you know"
"Sure. boy, that's a shmall thing TO
ax. Bring 'em, an welcome"
With the speed of deer Philip dived
into the news. He carried the two
lesser bags without extraordinary dif-
ficulty and deposited them behind
O'Brien's counter. The third was al
most too much for him, as the weight
was all in one hand, but he got 1t there,
breathless with the exertion.
He had to open the fourth and tear
out the stuffing Of paper. When filed
with the packages taken from the
fifth, It was beyond his power to lift
Ut. 80 he dragged 1t bodily along the
msss and into the shop.
A passerby offered to help him.
"No, thanks" he managed to say,
though the effort to speak calmly took
away his remaining breath. Il am
only taking it to the shop there"
The man glanced at the shop-it was
:. marine store dealer's-a place where
lead and iron and brass found ready
sale. He passed on.
"Be the forchun Nv war, Phil, where
did We get the iligant leather thrunks
an phwats in them?" inquired the as
tonished pensioner.
The boy bravely called smile to his
aid. ~ have big story to tell you
one Of these days, Mr.. O'Brien, but ]
have no time tonight. These things
will not be in your way until the morn
ing?"
"The divil bit. If things 60 on as
they are, there'll soon be room enough
in the poor ould shop. To think afther
all these years that murtherin' thief
in the war Office
Philip was safe. He rapidly helped
his friend to put up the shutters and
rushed back to No. 8. Even yet he
was not quite prepared for eventuali-
ties. He ran upstairs and gathered
few articles belonging to his mother,
articles he never endeavored to sell
even when pinched by hunger.
The last dress she wore, her boots,
hat, an album with photographs, some
toilet accessories from the tiny dress
ing table, the coverlet of the bed on
which she died-these and kindred me-
mentos made very credible bulk IN
the denuded portmanteau.
He gave one glance at the hole IN
the back yard as he went to the coal
house for fresh supply of coal. That
must remain. 1t probably would not
be seen. In any case 1t remained In
explicable.
He was stirring the fire when a tap
sounded OH the door, and the police
man entered, followed by an inspector.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
: '1he KING Of :
DIAMONDS.
By Louis Tracy,
COPYRIGHT 1904. By EDWARD J. GLOBE
400 ~ a. AAAAA AAAAAA>
CONTINUED
Author of "Winss of the Morning." 1.-The Pillar Of =
Light" Etc. ~

The policeman, feeling for the loose
strap of his truncheOn, commenced q
careful survey Of the news. He had
not gone five yards when there was a
loud crash of broken glass. The build
ing at the other end Of the yard pos
sessed a couple Of windows facing into
another inclosure at the back. Obvi-
ously the broken nosed Jocky, unseen
himself, had observed the constable's
movements.
Realizing that discovery was immi-
nent, he was effecting q strategic
movement to the rear.
The policeman instantly abandoned
his cautious tactics. He ran toward
the door Of the house whence the
sound came 1t resisted somewhat,
but yielded to his shoulder. He disap-
peared inside. Philip, after closing his
own door, also ran to the new center
of interest. shielding the candle with
one hand lest it should blow out.
0,,5ol, 90 ha yyac hp missed the frat
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
Wisdom Beyond His Years.

His mother found him In the jam
and reprimanded him. A little later
she caught him teasing his baby sis
ter and reprimanded him again.
II don't see what's got into you, Will
lie," she said. you're usually the
good little boy, but today you're up to
all kinds Of mischief"
"I'm tired Of being good" he return
ed, with Juvenile frankness.
"Tired OF being good' she exclaim-
ed. "What do you mean by thatT'
"Well Brother Bob is naughty most
Of the time. and you're always giving
him things TO get him to be good, and
I guess I'll be naughty for awhile and
see If | don't get something too"
Sometimes youngster seems to have
wisdom beyond his years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
Horrible Custom Of a South American
Indian Tribe.

Indian ripe.
The Ucayali Indians, numerous
south American tribe, with decided
eanniballstic tastes, Who inhabit both
banks of one Of the uppermost and
longest of the aiiluents Of the Amazon,
have a system by which they preserve
the features of their dead, SO that
friends can always identify those that
have gone TO the 'happy hunting
ground as surely as If gazing at a
photograph.
To accomplish this they cut the head
from the body, but retain the long hair.
The ghastly, bleeding trophies OF a
days battle or nights massacre OF
their enemies are suspended by the
long, straight black hair to the limb
Of tree Directly under this they
dig a hole, which they ill with water.
in their primitive way causing 1t to
boil by placing hot stones IN il, or, II
near a camp or village, an earthen pot
of boiling water is used.
The ascending hot yapor and steam
WHICH tHN tIolb Tic suSpCHbcu hcdi
outlined by the lire and shadows, like
ghosts IN the darkness Of a tropical
night in the deep solitude and under
the black shadows of the palm forests,
accompanied by the weird antics OF
the ugly human brutes and the shrek
of wild birds of the night or the howl
of tigers. make scene that cannot he
fully described TO the imagination.
This steaming process has the effect
OF ooSening the scalp from the skull
or In some way of softening 1t that all
the bones are removed. With the va
cant sack OF skin drawn from the head
intact, they next ill it with hot pebbles
and sand. These are replaced by 9th
ers when they are cool. The process
they use has the effect of dly ling and
shrinking the skin, but in some way.
not clearly known, il preserves the
original features of the victim. They
are thus distorted and ghastly looking
reminders of the departed. London
Spare Moments.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
BOTH WERE TRICKY.
A Bit Of Business Between a Merchant
and a Lumberman.


There used TO be an old retired mer-
chant I'm Detroit who delighted in re-
calling his experiences when an active
man running a general store in one OF
the northern cities of the lower PENN.
sula.
II used to reap a harvest when the
men were coming out Of the woods
he relates. They were not up In
styles. and about any old thing would
suit them provided the color was right
and the fit even passable. But there
were tricl:sters among them, and
had to have my wits about me in or
der to keep even with them.
"'How much is that hatT asked
strapping six footer who arrived from
camp one day with pocketful Of
money.
"Two fifty replied.
"Then he informed me that he al
ways had the crowns Of his hats
punched full of holes in order to keep
his head cool and his hair from COM
ing out. I soon had this attended to,
and then he asked what the hat was
worth. Two fifty responded In sur
prise, but he laughed at me for asking
such n price for damaged goods. He
had me and got his hat for 81, while
the jolly crowd with him had Il laugh
at my expense. He wanted TO look
at some 'fiddles.' and after pricing one
at so concluded to take 1t.
Where's the bow? he asked as
was doing up the package.
"'You only bought the fiddle |
laughed. The others saw the point
and laughed too. The giant tried TO
bluff me, but I kept good humored
and got even on the hat by charging
him S1.50 for the bow. | not only
got even, but the Others were so
pleased with my Yankee trick that
they spent plenty Of money with me-"
Detroit Free Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
A Mannata In Embryo.

At the opening exercises of one OF
our schools II Is the custom to have
notices and sentiments given by the
pupils.
julius Moses gave, "The pen Is
mightier than the sword"
"Why, julius. IS the pen mightler
than the swords"
"Why? Because" answered Julius,
you can sign checks with lt."-Circle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10

Crowding too many pigs together has
much the same effect as crowding the
chickens in too small space. Professor
Haywood of the Pennsylvania station
says that half II not more Of the out
break of disease are due to the over
crowding of young shoats. The younger
and weaker ones become so unresistant
that finally they succumb to the germs
of cholera or swine plague, which are
always present even in healthy pigs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
A Nins iffIe Hint.

First Lieutenant-How do you like
the horse you bought from me last
week? Second Lieutenant - Very
much. He might hold his head little
higher, though. First Lieutenant-Oh,
that will come all right when he Is
paid for.-LOndon Tit-Bits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
Soothing.

"Are you hurt, John?"
eyes, dear, am afraid three or four
of my ribs are broken"
"Well, don't feel bad; 1t doesn't
sh0w."-Houston Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10

Good roads are signs of an enterpris-
ing community, but poor roads are in
dicative of poor teams, poor vehicles
and thoughtless farmers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
Peculiar to Itself

In selection, proportion and combination
Of ingredients,
In the process by which their remedial
values are extracted and preserved,
In effectiveness, usefulness and economy.
Curing the widest range OF diseases,
Doing the most good for the money,
Having the most medicinal merit,
And the greatest record Of cures
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10

An ounce of good management is
worth more than all the fussing, cod
ding and drugging ever done, or that
can be done.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLOw."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
fs 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, 1907-09-10
Hoods SarsapariIIa

In usual liquid form or In chocolatee
tablets known a. oarsatabs. 100 doses q.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
RELICS OF THE DEAD.

fro BE Continued
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-04-15
DON'T PUT IT OFF LONGER.
Get Rid of That Indigestion at
Once by Using Mi-o-na.

Many people in Barton are slowly
poisoning themselves by chronic in
digestion. Their neglect to cure
sluggishness of the important organs
of digestion fills the system with fer
menting and decaying food that
results in sick headache, heartburn,
bad taste in the routh, and many
other symptoms.
Mi-o-na stomach tablets are for the
special relief of such sufferers. They
quickly cure the worst cases of indi-
gestion and when used few days the
pain and distress often felt after
meals will disappear.
MILO ma stomach tablets cost but SO
cents box and do more good than a
dozen boxes of the ordinary digestive
tablets. Fred D. Pierce gives ar
absolute, unqualified guarantee tc
refund the money if Mi ma fails tc
cure.
Sold end guaranteed in Barton
Landing by T. J. Kinney.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-04-15
Dr.. Shops
Restorative
F. D. PIERCE, BARTON.
Kinney'S Pharmacy, BartonsLdg.
ATTENTION!

Mr.. II. H. Woodman will
display his goods and take or
ders for custom-madc suits at
the Ladies Store on Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-04-15
EMPTY
1t Pays to Use Fertilizing Salt.

Those who have used Salt on light,
sandy or worn out soils are almost
unanimous in the opinion that it is
the cheapest and best fertilizer that
thew can use on this kind of land, es-
peciaIly for oats. The application OF
from 600 lbs. to 1000 lbs. per acre Is
said to more than double the crop.
Salt is also excellent as weed killer.
The Vermont Experiment Station
especially recommends it for Killing
Paint Brush on grass land. Z. ,.
Page, HYDE Park, Vt, sells very
desirable Salt for fertilizing purposes,
put up in cheap 100-pound sacks, for
the very low price of So 30 per ton,
free on board cars at Hyde Park.
This price ia considerably less than
that for which ordinary Salt can be
bought and this Salt contains con-
siderable matter that adds to its fer
tilizing value. The freight rates TO
points between Lunenburg and Swan
ton and Newport and White River
Junction are very low 'on this ma
terial, especially in II ton lots. Write
for full particulars.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-04-15
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of George E Cola

The undersigned, having b zen appointed by
Ibe honorable Proba COurs for tue District
hf Orleans. Commissioners, TO receive, exam
re ana &C lust all claims and demands Of all
persons against the estate OF G. Gorge Cole.
ate Of Barton, iu said District. deceased
bud all claims exhibited in offset there
10, hereby give notice that will
meet for the purposes aforesaid, at
Cole's Studip in Barton landing on the
rth day OF Nav and 9th day of August.
hext, from two O'Clock p, m, until four
o'clock p. IN, on each of said dsys,
aud that six mouths from the goth day
of February A. ID. 1907, is the time
limited bv said Court for said creditors to
present their claims TO us for examination
sn4 all vance.
Dated at Barton Landing, this 29th day of
March, A. ID. 1907.
WI JOSLYN, JC,,,,.s
1915 r. c. BROWN, N"H
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-04-15
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that application has
been made By F. J. inney, registered
pharmacist OF Barton landing, Vermont
for fth class or druggist license
TO sell Intoxicating liquors in said Barton
Landing village on the premises described as
follows:
Being i'm the Dwinell and Joslyn block on
main street, and in three rooms on the frst
Jor on the north side Of said mentioned
block.
Notise is hereby given that application has
been no AIDE by A. O. Aus tiu, registered phar
macist Of Barton Landing,vi, for a fifth class
or druggist license, to sell intoxicating
liquors in said Barton Landing village on the
premises described "a fol ows:
Being on the drst floor of the Webster blNck
on the ca 1t side Of m ain rect, the building
being owned by l.. ID. Webster, in said village
OF Barton Landing.
A public hearing will be given upon the
above applications at the office of b. +. ID.
Carpenter, on Wednesday. the oath day of
April, 1907, from 1 O'Clock to O'Clock p. m.
N. NJ. LEWIS,
G. N. LEONARD. Selectmen
4.l6 p. l.. WEBSTER,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-04-15

The News-No Pure Drug Cough Cure Laws
would b, needed. if all Cough Cures were ike
d. Shops Cough Cure ls-anc has been for
q ears The Natl, ma Lsw now requires
that il any poisops ente- into cough mix
fnre il n ust be rinted on the label or pack
age For this res sor mott aro 9TH rs
sbculd insi.t en- having DR.. Sh OOPS Cough
CurP No poison. marks on DR. shoop's lsbe Is
and n me in the medicine, else it must. by
law be On the label. And it's not only safe.
hns Il is ssid to be. by those that know II
hest, 8 truly TemsE BILE cough remedy
Take no CHARGE. particularly with y ur
children. Insist on having nr Scoops
C.uPh Cure. Simply refuse TO accept an ?
rther. SOLE By E. Piece, Barton; Kinney 8
Pharmacy, Barton Landing.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-04-15
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate Of Daniel o. Parlin

The undersigued, having been appointed
the Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
h 81 Of Orleans, Commissioners, to receive
kamiue, and adjust ali claims aud demsndt
4 All persons against the estate of
Ianiel o. Parlin. late OF West more, Ia said
Fstrtct deceased, aud Rli claims exhibited
\ offze- thereto. hereby give notice that we
I'm meet for the purposes aforesaid, at l. A..
|arlu's in West Charleston, on the
III day OF April and 9h day Of
Ieptomb r. next, from ore O'Clock p. m.
IutiI8 O'Clock q. m, each OF said days, and
bat Z months from the 9th day OF March.
d 1897 ~ the time Limited by said Court for
|aid creditors 20 present their claims to us
H. examination and allowance.
Dated at Charleston, this 27.h dIy OF
Il arch. 4 n. 1897
RIB "A. -. RUIrER, (
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-04-15
PROBATE COURTS.

Probate Courts will be held st the Prohsis
Office IN Newport each Monday. At the orr
~ r. W. Baldwin in Barton the ,ecov<
Friday of each month: at the Office ~ y.
D. Carpenter at Rartou Landing in the fore
noon of the third FRIDAY OF each month
F.E.ALFRED. Judge of Probate