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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-05-12

MowDray. Or course the excuse for
what we did Is that our real position
Is a hundred times higher than the
one we assumed, and all those to
whom we've been introduced would
be delighted to know us In our own
characters at the end. But Leopold is
a man, not romantic girl, as you
are. He has always had reputation
for pride and austerity, for being just
before he would let himself be gener-
Gus, and 1t may be that to one Of his
nature a wild whim like yours
"You think Of him as he was before
We met, not as he is now, II you fancy
he could be hard with woman he
really loved" said Virginia eagerly.
He'll forgive me, dear. I've no fear
of him any more. Tonight I've no
fear of anything. He loves me-and-
I'm empress of the world"
MANY women would be satisfied
with Rhaetia," was the practical re-
Spouse which jumped into the mind
Of the grand duchess, but she would
throw no more cold water upon the
rose flame of her daughters exaltation.
She kissed the girl on the forehead,
breathing a few words Of motherly
sympathy, but when the princess had
flown off to her own room to dress she
shook her diamond starred head doubt
fully.
virginia's plan sounded pOetical and
as easy to carry out as to turn a
kaleidoscope and form charming new
combination of color, or so 1t had
seemed while the young voice plead
ed, but when the happy face and
radiant eyes no longer illumined the
path the way ahead seemed dark.
To be sure, the princess had so far
walked triumphantly along the high
road to success, but 1t was not always
a good beginning which led to good
end and the grand duchess felt as she
rang for Ernestine that her nerves
would be strained to the breaking point
until matters were definitely settled
for better or for worse
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-05-12

and in anticipating his suffering she
had felt the Joy her revelation would
give. II care-so much, so much! How
hard it will be to partv
III you care, then, We shall not be
parted" said Leopold.
The princess looked up at him in
wonder, holding back as he would
have caught her in his arms. What
could he mean? What plan was in his
mind that, believing her to be Helen
Mowbray, yet made 1t possible for
him to reassure her so?
II don't understand" she faltered.
"You are the emperor, and I am no
more than
"You are my wife II you love me-"
In the shock Of her ecstatic surprise
she was helpless to resist him longer,
and he held her close and passionately,
his lips on her hair, her face crushed
against his heart. She could hear 1t
beating, feel it throb under her cheek.
His wife? Then he loved her enough
for that. Yet how was 1t possible for
him to stand ready for her sake to
override the laws Of his own land?
my darling-my wifep he said
again. ITO think that you love mer'
II have loved you from the first"
the princess confessed, "but l was
afraid you would feel even il you
cared, that we must say goodby.
Now And in an instant the whole
truth would have been out, but the
word "goodby" stabbed him, and he
could not let 1t pass.
1--WE shall not say goOdby. not for
an hour" he cried. After this
could not lose you. There's nothing to
prevent my being your husband. you
my wife. Would to God you were OF
royal blood and you should be my EN-
press-the fairest empress that poet or
historian ever saw-but we're prison.
ers Of fate, you and I. We must take
the goods the gods provide. My god.
dess you will always be, but the EN-
press Of Rhaetia even my love isn't
powerful enough to make you. If |
am to You only half what you are TO
me you'll be satisfied with the empire
Of my heart"
Suddenly the warm blood Of Vir-
ginia's veins grew chill. 1t was as II
wind had blown up from the dark
depths Of the lake to strike like Ice in
to her soul. An instant more and he
would have known that she was
princess Of the blood, and through his
whole life she could have gone on wor.
Shipping him because he had been ready
10 break down all barriers for her
love before he guessed there need be
none to break Now her warm i'm
pulse Of gratitude was frozen by the
biting blast of disillusionment, but
still there was hope left. 1t might
be that she misunderstood him. She
would not judge him yet.
"The empire Of your heart" she
echoed. IF that were mine | should
be richer than with all the treasures
of the earth. II you were Leo the
chamois hunter, would love you as ]
love you now, because in yourself you
are the one man for me. and I'd 60
with you to the end Of the world as
your wife. But you're not the chamois
hunter; you are the man love, yet
you are the emperor. Being the en-
peror, had you talked Of a hopeless
love and promise not to forget, hav-
Ing nothing else to give me because Of
your high destiny and my humber
one. could still have been happy.
Yet you speak Of more than that. You
speak Of something can't understand.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-05-12
FOR SALE.

2l-2 story dwelling house, pleasantly
located in the village of West Paris.
Consists of nine rooms and bathroom,
shed and stable. About 3-4 acre OF land,
with apple and pear trees. The build
ingS are situated high from the street,
with broad piazza shaded with vines,
commanding fine view. A spring OF
pure water on premises. These build
ings are well and prettily furnished and
the owner would be glad to sell the
furniture aud furnishings with the
house. This is a great bargain and will
be sold on reasonable terms. Call on OF
address, W. ]. Wheeler, South Paris,
Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-05-12
fro BE Continued
Heard at the Drama.

Mrs. Ryetop-John, how much time
elapses between the second and third
acts? Mr.. Ryetop-The programme
says six months. Maria. Mrs. Ryetop
(aghasD-Six months. John? Lands,
we can't wait! Why, them buckwheat
cakes l left to riz will have gone clear
through the roof by that time!-Chi-
cag0 News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-05-12
The Fundamental Problem.

The National Stockman and Farmer
believes that the most important prob
lem in American agriculture is that OF
maintaining and increasing soil fertility.
This is vital matter to our farmers.
Big Yields of crops at minimum cost
insure success. Year after year this
paper has expended large sums Of
money to present to its readers the best
teachings of scientists and the best e1-
perience of practical farmers relating to
this fundamental question. 1t has not
veered with every wind that blows nor
adopted impracticable theories, aud it
has pardonable pride in the fact that the
truths it began emphasizing in an early
day, and has reiterated in season and out
of season all these years, are the ones
that science and practical experience
confirm to-day. We have run all the
changes possible on the fundamentai
truth that the natural strength OF the
land is the most important source OF
plant food and that organic matter is
the life of the SOIL In view of that fact
we have urged the Importance OF sods,
manure, clover, soy beans, COW peas, rye
and all other forms of vegetation as
means OF supplying uuhus ~ .ne 81.
and as means of improving its physical
condition aud making it retentive OF
moisture. We have urged the use OF
commercial fertilizers as supplement
to the stores of plant food available in the
soil, but we have emphasized the fact
that commercial fertilizers could not
take the place of organic matter as sup
piled in sods and stable manures.
Ten years ago we began to point out
the fact that soil acidity was increasing
at an alarming rate, causing decline in
clover and the grasses and that the use
of lime was imperative to correct this
acidity for the sake of clover. Year
after year we have urged this fact upon
the public, and we have led thousands
of our readers to bring clover produc,,
ton back to their land through rational
lining. Tens of thousands OF farms
need light lining to make conditions
favorable to plant growth. and we shall
continue to press this point. Lime Is
the dominant factor in soil productivity,
and where it is lacking crop yields must
suffer.-Nationa Stockman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-05-12
Pointed.

Lady Cat railway station, to porter)-
Now, porter. are you sure ! have all my
luggage in the train? Porter-Yes,
ma'am. Lady-Nothlng left behind?
Porter-Nothin' ma'am-not even a
copper, ma'am!-London Scraps.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-05-12

The health and strength of the farm
team should be guarded at all times.
1t will never pay to wear out good
horse just to get certain amount Of
work done.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-05-12

Soils poorly drained, and so long
holding stagnant water, often in this
way damage and finally destroy roots,
thus causing the plants to perish.
Plants suffer for want of oxygen when
the air cannot get to their roots.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-05-12

The federal appropriation for staying
the progress Of the gypsy moth has
been increased from sl50,OOO OF last
wear to s250,O0O for the present year:
No doubt Maine win get its due share OF
aid.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-05-12
A new Lot

of Plumbing Goods. The best OF
oak woodwork for closets. No old
goods. Call and see this line. Job
bing promptly attended to. No
charge for team.
L. M. LOnE1ey,
Norway, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-05-12
:CHApTEp TENs
!hssxEeHHii..ea n.ee 81

III first and secon
dressing gongs had
sounded at Schloss
Lyndalberg on The
evening Of the da!
sfter EgOn Won Brett
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-05-12
AMONG THE FARMERS.
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, Ne.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-11

sixty miles an hour and new tor pedo of same speed. War rev olutionized" again for the sever al hundredth time in ten years.
 Report of Interstate Commerce Commission says: By railway managers, almost without excep- ton, the amended law has been accepted in good faith, and they exhibit for the most part a sin cere and earnest disposition to conform their methods to it's re- quirements."
 Senator Aldrich introduces cur rency bill authorizing national banks to issue emergency cur rency based on State and munlc- ipal securities and railroad stocks and bonds. The tax on this cir culation will be 6 per cent, so as to force it's retirement after the emergencies have passed.
 Mayor Harper, of Los Angeles, protests against inhuman treat ment of prisoners in the city jail and says: "If a superintendent of a jail by design dealt out the inhuman treatment sue h as con- ditions forces the officers of our jail to accord prisoners, he would no doubt be indicted by the grand jury. Deaths have occurred in our jail and investigation might prove these deaths due to the in- human treatment the Chief of Police has been powerless to avoid. "
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-11
Wiggin Wants More

Frank Wiggin writes to Sec retary Ravens. of the Ell Centro Chamber of Commerce, that the products of Imperial Valley attract more attention than any other exhibits in the Los Angel es Chamber of Commerce, and he wants more of them all the time. Ravens sent up this week a cauliflower, raised by Mrs. Kunkel, that fills wash tub. The spread of the plant is six and half feet, and the head weighs 12 pounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-11

obtain all of the entries which they say have been assigned to them would be in effect to permit them. to enter more than one-half under the desert land law and thus to do indirectly what the law does not permit them to do directly
 Carry F. Carroll therefore will be required to elect which of the three entries assigned to her she will retain.
 In the event she chooses No. 2642 Gillespie will be recognized as assignee of No, II88 provided he furnishes sat isfactory evidence of the assignment of such entry to him. If she chooses No. IIS8 and furnishes satisfactory ev- idence of its assignment to her, such assignment will be recognized and the others rejected, and Gillespie will be recognized as the assignee of No. 2642.
 If she choose to retain No. 1856 and furnishes satisfactory evidence of it's assignment to her she will be recog- nized as assignee thereof and Gillespie will be allowed to elect which of the two entries assigned to him No II88 or 2642, he will retain; provided, that if he chooses IIS8 he shall furnish satis- factory evidence of it's assignment to him.
 You will notify Carroll and Gillespie that 60 days from notice will be allowed in which to make the several elections hereby permitted, or to show cause why the action above proposed should not be taken or to appeal herefrom.
 Should no action be taken in respon-
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-11

SC hereto both of the assignments desert land entry No 2642 herein rel red to will be rejected without furt notice. Observe the directions of 29 IL 649 in giving notice and in due time port the action taken.
 Very respectfully,
 Fred Bennett
 Assistant Commission Board of Last Review By J. w. Whitman
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-11
Lame Shoulder Cured

Lame shoulder is usually caused by of the muscles and quickly yields to few applications of Cham berlain's Pain Balm. Mrs F. H.. McElwee, of Boistown, New Bruns- wick, writes: Having been troubled for some time with pain in my left shoulder, decided to give Chamber lain's Pain Balm trial, with the result that I got prompt relief. " For sal by Fl Centro Drug Store.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-11
NEWS IN BRIEF
Happenings of the Week Boiled
 Down For Busy Readers

New York landlords cause great suffering to poor people on East Side by wholesale evlctlons.
 U. s. Senator Owen, of Okla homa, accused of acquiring ille- gally 4,O00 acres of land from ln- dianS.
 Chicago banks have returned to cash basis and financial situa- tion is just what it was before the pinch.
 President Roosevelt denounces the patronage system and urges enforcement of civil service rules in Census Bureau.
 Chicago Great Western railroad has been placed in The hands of receivers. 0vercapitalization caused the trouble.
 H. O. Havemeyer's will leaves estate of $25, 100000 to widow and three children. No bequests to public institutions.
 Many gun fights, assaults and tumults on New Years day in Brooklyn and other camps of the wild and woolly east.
 This is really important. Los Angeles court decides that a woman need not pay for tailor made suit that doesn't fit.
 George Pettibone, accused of complicity in murder of Ex-Gov. Steunenberg, of Idaho, acquitted. Case against Mover dismissed.
 District Court of Austin, Tex as, appoints receiver to take charge of all property in the state belonging to Standard Oil.
 Proceedings to dissolve com bination between Union Pacific and Southern Pacific to be begun soon by Attorney-General Bona parte.
 London Times passes from con- trol of Walter family and into hands of c. A. Pearson, publish CT of several newspapers and magazines.
 Jury in Caleb Powers case dis agrees, ten for acquittal and two for conviction. Fifth trial ot Powers for the murder of Goebel set for July 6.
 John D. Rockefeller gives $2, 900, 900 to Chicago University as New Year present, making total contribution more than 1928, 900, 900. But he hasn't paid that fine yet.
 United States Supreme Court, by five to four, decides that the employers liability act, applica: ble to common carriers engaged Tn interstate commerce, IS uIlcOH- -stitutional.
 F. Augustus Heinze, the cop per operator, indicted and arrest ed in New York for aiding his brother in footing the Mercantile National Bank to the tune ot $400, GOO.
 Fowler banking bill proposes to retire all outstanding nationa bank bond secured notes, and au' thorizes in lieu thereof a curren' cy based on the general assets o1 the bank.
 Hudson Maxim announces Tn vention of torpedo boat to trave
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-11
Notice

The Fl Centro w. c. T. U. hold their regular meeting Friday Jan., I7 at 2 P. M., in the M E. Church. All mem bers requested to be present, there is important business and unfinished business before the Union.
 Mrs. M. E. Royce
 Vice President
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-11

Edison Monographs and RecOI Teller, the Singer agent, Imperial, (
 160 acres fine sandy loam 4 miles fir Fl Centro, all in cultivation, cheap cash. Imperial County Land Co.
 We are agents to Sell lots for Fl Centro Town company; also age for acreage adjoining town. Now the time to buy while cheap. Ira Al Land Co.,, Fl Centro, Calf.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-11
The Price of Peace

The terrible itching and smarting, incident to certain skin diseases, IS almost instantly allayed by applying Chamberlain's Salve. Price, 25 cents. Fl Centro Drug Store.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-11
Horses at Auction

An auction sale of 50 head, two { loads of mares, young mules, geldin broken and unbroken, driving saddle horses and work animals will held at Imperial at the Southern F fife stockyard at I o'clock Saturd Janurary IS. Terms six months paper. Five per cent count for cash.
 ED. STUAR
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-11

Edison and Zon-o-phone Phonograpns for sale by Teller, the Singer agent. All late records on hand. Postoffice building, Imperial. 24tt
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-10-28
GROWING CHILDREN
Need a Strength Building Tonic.
Daughter Of Mrs. Simmons OF
lakewood, n. j., was
RESTORED TO HEALTH BY VlN0L

"Our daughter. who is twelve
years Of age, was in very run
down condition from fast growing.
We were advised TO try NinOl TO
build her up, and after using four
bottles she has good healthy
color, is free from nervousness and
has gained eight pounds. She is
now full Of life and ready for out
door exercise, where previously
she moped in the house | can
cheerfully recommend Vinol as a
first-class tonic recOnstructor and
one that will do rapidly growing
children a world of good" Mrs.
r. Simmons, $50 Main ST., Lake
wood, \. j.
This is because Vinol is the best
cod liver and iron tonic in the
world, does not taste Of oil, and
has no equal to create strength
and build up health for delicate
children, feeble old people, weak
rundown persons, and after Sick
ness, and is remarkable cure for
chronic coughs, colds and bronchi-
It's.
Try Vinol. If it does no good
your money will be returned on
demand. That's your guarantee,
but we know it will benefit any
such case. VIM. ). Lloyd, drug
gist, Mt. Sterling.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-10-28
Motoring in Palestine.

Apropos of the trip of American
tourists who were the first to enter
Palestine with a motor car, the consul
at Jerusalem, Thomas r. Wallace, re-
ports that the tour was made with
ease, even roads that had been pro-
nounced impracticable for motor cars
being traversed without difficulty. He
says that great interest has been
aroused throughout the district, and
hat a number of people are talkins
of investing in cars. He recommends
light, strong car, with good clea,-
ance, good hill climber and of me-
dunn price, and suggests that a re
pair and supply shop would add great
ly TO the chances of sales. At pres
ent permission from the Turkish i'm
perial government must be obtaine :
10 travel through the country in mo-
or cars.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-10-28
MAKE THIS Up
At YOUR HOME.
Hundreds Of People in Vicinity
Here Welcome This ADVICE.
SAYS Local Druggist.

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ing 10 many people here i me ar
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t.ye remedy for bsesscbe or kidney
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sefore the stage al Brlgbi's 10
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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-10-28
Guaranteed Cure
for Constipation

After watching results for s;vtaer
years, during which time MANY millions
of bottles were sold and thols5nds ~
letters from users were received tbs
originators of DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Per-
sin, the great herb laxative compound
feel safe In guaranteeing it in the various
diseases of the stomach, liver and how
els, such as chronic constipation. dive
pepsia, indigestion, bilicusness, aatu.
lency, sour stomach, bioated stomach
heartburn, etc. There is an absolute guar,
wells Syrup Pepsin does not do what is claimed
for It. -''o
For sixteen years this remedy has heen 70.
commended for stomach liver and bowel com
plants and the fact that each year more ana
more families are using IL proves that AZ has The
merit claimed for It and the letters we are co'
stantly receiving proves that IL is curing these
diseases. Hence the guarantee IS justified,
Mr.. Aston. OF BoyDton. / T.. considers Dr
Caldwell's Syrup Pelsin the best laxatrsI tonic
on the market because. to use his owh-Hords
lit does all you claim for IL and do not know ~
another medicine Of its kind that does" Mrs
Williams, Of Sidney. Ill. writes that she nae,
used IL in her home all her married life ana
would not keep house without it Thousands Of
others have written 10 the same effect
II you have ans complaint for which Dr. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin is recommended go 10 Your
druggist and get so c. Mt or 81 bottle. Take il
on the basis that we guarantee satisfaction Yo,l
will find IL gentle in action and pleasant in taste
1t works promptly and efficiently and unlike
purgative waters. salts and cathartic powdersor
and torn. 1t is safe TO say that you will like IL
and use 1t regularly when you have call for a
laxative 1t is especially suited TO children ana
weak people because Of its gentle action.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-10-28
UNIQUE DIVING FOR FISH.
Curious Methed Employed by the
Natives = Psnlaung River.

\ unique method of fishing is en-
FlCyei by natives along the Panlaung
river. says the Rangoon Gazette.
Two dugout boats are employed
about 20 feet long. with two men with
long poles. one in the bow, the other
At the stern punting the boat along.
They stretch long rope made of
bamboos and plated grass about 100
yards long and weighted about every
ten Yards with big stones. This they
let down into the water and the fish
are frightened toward the bank.
The divers then jump in three at
a time. remaining down about 20 Sec
onds.
They carry gaffs about Is inches
long and fishhooks with cords at
tached. When they strike fish they
let go the gaff and the fish is hauled
up in the boat.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-10-28
"Oh laWd. How Lona?r

In the course OF a speech not long
ago Representative John Sharp Viii
liams illustrated his point by a story
of an old colored woman in Alabama
whose extreme age and helplessness
were such that her neighbors felt
called upon to supply all her needs.
The aged negress was very grateful
for all such attentions, and never
failed TO express her gratitude there
for in original language.
II appearing one day that she could
not sufficiently thank the son of an
old friend who had brought her some
choice fruit, the old woman said:
You is powerful good TO pore ole
woman like me, wild one foot in de
grave an de odder a-crying out: How
long. oh Lawd, how long?'"