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was wrong was OF the greatest conse-
quence. 1t was shock to him to have
his oldest, his best friend in the west
treat him In this fashion.
"Jimw he cried in his anguish.
you've got to go back where you
come from, Dick" sternly answered
the ranchman. "If ever you loved my
daughter, now's your chance to prove
1t. She must never know you're liv.
in'"-
But
Its a whole lot I'm askin' Of you,
Dick" continued Allen. But II you
love her, as l think you do, 1t may be
a drop of comfort in your heart to
know that by doin' this great thing fer
her you'll be maxim her life better an
happier"
81 do love her." cried Dick passion.
ately, "but there must be some reason.
Tell me-"
Allen held up his hand to warn Dick
to be silent. He beckoned him to fol-
low him. Slowly he led him to the
door and, partly opening 1t, motioned
him to listen.
"Forasmuch as John Payson and
Echo Allen have consented together In
holy wedlock," were the words that
fell upon his ears.
AS the doomed man stands motion
less before his judges and hears his
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-18
Profits In Dairying.

Few farmers or dairymen fully under.
stand all the profits from dairying
Most of them count only the value of
the milk or butter sold. If they sell
only the cream or butter, and it does
not amount to large per cent more
than the cost of feed they consider that
they are losing money in the operation.
This, however, is not rational business
way of looking at the case.
In dairying, where whole milk is sold,
manure is still product that should be
considered. Where cream or butter
alone is sold skinned milk and manure
are two products which together, II
rightly handled, can be made of as much
actual value as the cream or butter
product. In both cases calves sold for
veal cannot be counted as yielding any
profit, since it often costs as much or
more to grow them as they bring on the
market. But, however, good profit may
be made in raising heifers for dairy pur.
poses. These profits may be increased
if the cows are pure bred and served by
a pure-bred male of high. record family.
1t is also true when good common dairy
COWS are bred to high grade, pure-bred
dairy male, the resulting heifers being
grade animals. The good grade or pure
bred heifers are In great demand all
over the country at good prices, and
whether they are used at home or sold
for milk cows there Is good money in
handling them. Where pure-bred ami
mails are kept, some of the male calves
may be sold at high prices for breeding
purposes.
Except in special cases where high
prices are obtained for whole milk from
ice cream factories or from special Gus
toners, the most profitable dairying is
in selling cream or butter only. Skim.
med milk on the open market will bring
but from 10 to 20 cents per hundred
pounds. This is claimed to be its actual
value, yet much more than this can be
made from it in judiciously feeding 1t to
calves, pigs or poultry in connection
with grain and other dry feeds. Also,
when the milk is fed on the farm por-
tion of it returns to the soil as fertil-
izer, and the labor of hauling it to mar
ket is saved. For those who can sell
their cream to good advantage. or can
make butter and secure good trade for
it, this form of dairying offers the great
est profits.
As farming land becomes scarce and
high priced, farmers in general are COM
ing to realize the Importance of making
their land as fertile and productive as
possible. The large, final profit OF the
dairy to the man who owns his own land
is the manure by which he is not only
able to grow larger crops but to increase
the fertility and actual money value of
his farm.
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Movable Schools of Agriculture.

The latest addition. to the govern
ment's facilities for giving the working
farmers scientific instruction is the NOV
able school of agriculture. The plan
contemplates the formation In rural
communities of classes of farmers over
nineteen years of age, who have had
good common school training and some
practical experience, no class to consist
of less than eight nor more than fifteen
persons. The course extends over fif-
teen days and consists OF lectures, study
and practical work in the field. Each
school is in charge of an expert teacher
with an assistant. These schools are to
be held during the least busy season of
the year, and during the period when no
schools are held the instructors visit
farms and give advice; inspect markets
and report on them; visit rural schools,
lecture, and lay OUT school grounds,
gardens, etc. Several sample courses
Of study have been arranged BY the
Department of Agriculture at Washing
ton.-Maine Farmer.
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Which do you think won7
M, lor0 .oo two men, athletes, went

Not long ago two men, athletes, went
into a contest to see which could stand
erect and hold his arms stretched out
full length at either side Of his body for
the longer time. One man had fed on
steaks and chops, sausage, ham, roast
beef, etc.; the other ate heartily, but con-
fined himself to such foods as Quaker
Oats. rice. macaroni, etc. Which do you
think held out longer?
The first man lasted twenty-five min
utes. The Quaker Oats-macaroni-rice
chap concluded to stop after he had been
a. It more than three hours.
There's more strength and economy in
eating lots of Quaker Oats than most
people imagine.
Every family should eat plentifully of
Quaker Oats at least once every day;
breakfast is the best time. It strengthens
you for the day.
The regular size package sells for loc;
the big family size package costs 2sc;
the same package with piece of fine
china in it in addition to the Quaker
Oats. costs 30c. Grocers sell all OF
these.
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[CoNTINUED.1

You're right" acquiesced Dick. "YO,
tell her when you get chance. Jack
as / was saying, I've made quite bl
Of money out Of my Bisbee holdings
l can pay back my stake to you now."
Not now," said Jack nervously.
Would this torture never end? Here
was his friend, whom he had betrayed
come back in the very hour Of his mar
riage to the woman who had promised
first to marry him. Now lie was offer
ing him money, which Jack needed
badly, for his prospective mother-in
law was complaining about his taking
her daughter to mortgaged home.
Sure, now," continued Dick, pulling
a roll of bills from his pocket. ut:
$1,000. Here il is, all in one bundle"
"Not now. Let that wait" said Jack
pushing the money aside.
Its waited long enough" cried Dici
doggedly. You put the mortgage or
your ranch to let me have the money
and it must be about due now"
"Yes. it will be due, but let 1t wait.
whats the use? I'm all right now
/ brought the cash with me Oh purpose
l wanted to square 1t with you OF
sight"
Dick pressed the money into Jacks
hand, closing his fingers over the rol
of bills. With sigh of relief, as If
dlsagreeable task was completed, ht
questioned flows Bud?'
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death sentence read without tremor,
ofltimes thinking of some trihe, so
Dick stood for moment. At first he
did not fully realize what 1t all meant.
Then the full depth Of his betrayal
flooded him. What" he cried. PAY.
son. ALLEN held him back.
Again the minister's voice fell upon
their ears, repeating the solemn words:
"And have declared the same before
God and in the presence Of these wit
nesses, pronounce them husband and
wife. What God hath Joined together
let no man put asunder."
Dick, shaken and hurt, slowly sank
to his knees covering his face with his
hands. 4 dry sob shook his frame.
Here was the end of all his hopes,
here the sad reward for years Of toll
and waiting.
Now you know why you can't stay
here" said Allen, his tones full Of
pity.
"Now know"
Dick staggered to his feet and start
ed blindly away from the house.
"Dick," cried Allen I'm broken voice.
forgive me. She's my child! She
loves him nowr'
The betrayed friend took his hand
without looking at him. In vain lie
tried to hide his deep emotion. 81
know" he faltered. "I'll never trou-
BILE her. III go away never to return"
"Where'll you go" asked Allen.
Back where came from-back into
the desert, into the land of dead
things. Goodbye
As he wrung the ranchman's hand
and turned 10 walk out Of the life of
his old comrades and the woman he
loved he heard the minister repeat:
"The blessing of the Almighty Father
rest upon and abide with you now and
forevernore. Amen"
"Evermore. Amenw faltered Dick.
bidding last mute farewell to Allen.
The old ranchman watched him
quietly as he mounted his horse and
rode down the trail.
His reverie was interrupted by the
bursts Of laughter of the wedding
guests and the cries Of Fresno: kiss
the bride. Slim, Kiss the bridew
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pSent all the way up to Kansas City
fer It, eh?"
THAT'S right, Uncle Jimw chorused
the punchers.
"Now the rooms complete" an
nounced Polly. "Echos made a big
change around here" The group
gravely followed Polly's approving
glances.
"That she has, assented Mrs. Allen.
Looked like barn when Jack was
bachelor. This certainly Is the finest
kind of a birthday present you all
could have thought Of"
Josephine II cry in minute, boys"
chuckled Allen.
"You hesh up" snapped his wife,
glaring at the grinning ranchman.
Sagebrush poured oil on the rough
ening waters by changing the conver-
sation. Speaking as If making dare,
he challenged, What want to know
is, Is there anybody here present as can
rassle a tune out Of that there box"
No one came forward.
"Ain't there none Of you boys that
can play on a pianny" he demanded.
"Tve played on the big square one
down at the Lone STAR" gravely piped
up Show Low.
"What Gid you play" asked the In
quisitive Polly.
Poker" answered Show Low Sc
riously, his face showing no trace OF
humor.
"Pokerw Polly repeated. in disgust.
"That's all they ever plays on It,
explained Show Low Indignantly.
Polly grew impatient. This presen-
tation was a serious affair and not to
be turned into an audience for the eX-
ploitation Of Show Lows adventures.
Moreover. she did not like to be used
even indirectly as target for fun.
making, although she delighted In
making some one else feeder for her
ideas Of fun.
Fresno modestly announced he was
something Of musical artist.
"I low I can shake tune out OF
that" he declared.
Lets hear you" cried Polly, rather
doubtful Of Fresno's ability.
"Step up, perfesser." cried Allen
heartily, slapping him on the back.
Fresno grinned and solemnly rolled
up his sleeves. His comrades eyed his
every move closely. He spat on his
hands, approached the piano and
glared fiercely at the keyboard.
my ma had one Of them there
things when I was a yearlin'," he OBJ.
served.
Fresno spun the seat Of his piano
stool until 1t almost twirled off the
screw. His actions created the great
est interest, especially to Parenthesis,
who peered under the seat to see the
wheels go round. Fresno threw his
leg over the seat as II mounting a
horse
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"Well, boys, what'll you have?' he
asked, glancing from one to the other
In imitation Of the manner Of his
friend, the pianist I'm the Tucson
honkytonk, on lively evening.
THE usual poison" absently answer
ed Show Low.
Sagebrush struck him In the breast
with the back of his hand. "Shut up"
he growled.
Turning to Fresno. lie said. Give US
the-er-'The Maiden's Prayer
Fresno whisked about so quickly
that he almost lost his balance. Gaz-
ing ut the petitioner in blank amaze
ment, he shouted, 'The what"
Sagebrush blushed under his tan. In
q most apologetic voice he said, well,
that's the first tune my sister learned
to play, an she played it continuous
which is why left home"
"Td sure like to oblige you, but
maidens' prayers amt In my repetory,"
explained the mollified musician.
Fresno raised his finger uncertainty
over the keyboard, searching for a key
from which to make a start. The
group watched him expectantly. AS
he struck a note each member of his
audience jumped back in surprise at
the sound. Fresno scratched his head
and gingerly fingered another key
After several false starts, backing and
filling over the keyboard, he began to
pick out with one finger the air "The
Suwanee River"
"That's it. Now we're started" he
cried exultantly.
His overconfidence led him to strike
false note.
Excuse me-" he apologized. Got
the copper on the wrong chip"
Once more he essayed playing the
Did melody, but became hopelessly con-
fused.
Darn the tune" he mumbled.
Sagebrush, ever ready to cheer up
the. failing courage Of performer,
chirruped, "Shuffie 'em up agin an
begin a new DEAL"
Fresno spat on his hands and ruttled
his hair like musical genius. AgalL
he sought the rhythm among the keys
He tried to whistle the air. That de-
vice failed him.
"Will you all whistle that tune? I'm
forgettin IT," was his plaintive request.
"Sure! Let her 60, boys" cried Sage
brush.
Falteringly, with many stops and
sudden starts. they trici To accompany
Frcsno's halting pursuit over the key
board after the tune that was dodginS
about in his mind All at once the
player struck his gait and introduced
a variation on the bass notes.
THAT ain't in Ill" shouted Show Low
Indignantly.
"Shut up," beloved Sagebrush.
with both hands hammering the
keys Unfortunately. Fresno made a
noisy IL not artistic finish and whirled
about on the stool, to be greeted by
hearty applause.
"We!, reckon that's goin' some!'
he boasted when the hand clapping
subs:ded. b0wilg low to Polly and Mrs
Alien.
"Goin'?" laughed Polly. "Limpin' is
! what call 1t. II YOU don't learn tc
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-18
CHAPTER Z.

1--WE weeks had passed since the
marriage Of Echo and Jack. On
her return from the honeymoon
Il in the little hunting cabin In
the Tortilla range the young wife set
to work, and already great changes
had been made In the ranch house on
the Sweetwater. Rooms were repa-
pered and painted. The big center
room was altered into a cOzy living
room. On the long, low window, CIV
Ing an outlook on fields Of alfalfa. corn
and the silver ribbons Of the irrigation
bitches. dainty muslin curtains now
hung. Potted geraniums filed the sill,
and in the unused fireplace Echo had
placed a jar Of ferns. A clock ticking
IN the mantelpiece added to the cheer.
fulne3s and nominees of the house. On
the walls horns of mountain sheep and
antlers of antelope and deer alternated
with the mounted heads Of puma and
buffalo. Through the open window
one caught a glimpse Of The arms of a
windmill and the outbuildings Of the
home ranch. Navajo blankets were
scattered over the floors and seats.
Echo had taken the souvenirs Of the
hunt and trail which Jack had collect,
ed and, with wOman's touch Of re-
Rnement, had used them for decora-
tive effects. She had in truth made
the room her very own. The grace
and charm Of her personality were
stamped upon the environment.
The men Of the ranch fairly worship.
ed Echo. Sending to Kansas City,
they purchased piano for her as a
birthday gift. On the morning when
the wagon brought 1t over from Flor
ence station little work was done about
the place. The instrument had been
unpacked and placed In the living room
in Echo's absence. Mrs. Allen, Polly
and Jim rode over to be present at the
presentation. The donors gathered in
the living room to admire the gift
which shone bravely under the ener
getic polishing Of Mrs. Allen.
"That's an elegant instrument" was
her observation as she ficked an imag
mary speck Of dust from the case.
Polly opened the lid, saying, "Jus'
what Echo wanted"
Jim cooked his head as II he were
examining now pinto pony.
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PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons Interested In either of the estate'
hereinafter named:
Al IA Probate Court. at Paris. In vacation. In
and FOR the County Of Oxford. on the 3rd day o.
Nav, In the year Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and nine, the following matter
having been presented for the action thereupor
hereinafter indicated, it Ia hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given TO all persons IN
serested, by causing q copy Of this order to d
ford Democrat. newspaper published at Soutf
Paris, In said County, thar they may appear ~
Probate Court to be held at Fryeburg, on the
first Tuesday Of June. A. ID. 1903. a. nine Oh tns
they see cause:
Elizabeth A. Davis, late of Denmark. de
ceased petition for the confirmation OF Edwart
J. Egan as trustee under the will OF said de
ceased presented by said Edward j. Egan-
ADDISON L. HERRICK.
Judge of said Court.
A true copy-Attest:=
ALBERT ID. PARK, Register.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate Of
HENRY PERKINS, late of Oxford.
In the County of Oxford, deceased, and given
,,emands against the estate of said deceased are
desi, Ell 10 present the same for settlement and
All indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
April 10th, 1909. IL. ALTON rFhniNo.
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NOTICE.

In the District Court of the United States for the
District OF Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of
JAMES Z. DOW, In bankruptcy.
OF Peru. Bankrupt
To the creditors Of James Il. Dow, in th'
County OF Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice Ia hereby given that on the lst day o
Nav. a. ID. 1863. the said James <. Dow wa
duly adjudicated bankrupt. and that the frs
meeting of his creditors will be held At Tn.
office Of the Referee, No. s Market Square. Soutl
Paris, on the 18th day Of May. A. ID. 1903. q
10 O'Clock In the forenoon, at which time tn'
said creditors may attend. prove their claims
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt, ant
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris, May I. 1909.
WALTER L. GRAY,
Referee In Bankruptcy
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n. ALTON PERKINS.
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he hat
been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate Of
ANNIE L. GAUTIA, late Of Buckfeld.
IN the County Of Oxford. deceased, ana given
demands AGAINST the estate Of said deceased are
desired 10 present the same for settlement, and
an indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately. ,r,.
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Artificial Beauty.

One reason why women suppose the
men are fooled by artificial beauty Is
that most of the men are too gallant
not to pretend that they don't know
the difference. Chicago Record.H Her.
aid. .--.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United States for the
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
LEWIS W. CHILD, In Bankruptcy
OF Hartford. Bankrupt
To the creditors of Lewis w. Child. In the
County OF oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given that on the lst day o.
MAY, A. ID. 1909. the said Lewis W.. Chile
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the hrs
meeting OF his creditors will be held at the ONCE
OF the Referee. No. Market Square. South Paris
on the 18th day OF NAV, A. ID. 1903. at 10 O'CLOCK
In the forenoon. at which time the said creditors
may attend, prove their claims, appoint
trustee. examine the bankrupt. and transact
such other BUSINESS as may properly come be
fore said meeting.
South Paris, May i, 1903.
WALTER l.. GRAY,
Referee In Bankruptcy
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Correspondence on practical agricultural topt;
Is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY ID
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris, Ne.
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A Romance of Arizona
Novelized From Edmund Day.. Melodrs

1908. by G. ". Dillingham; Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-10
That Lame Back Means
Kidney Disease
And To Relieve The Lame And Aching Back,
You Must First Relieve The Kidneys

There is no question about that at
all - for the lame and aching back IL
caused by q diseased condition OF the
kidneys and bladder. 1t is only COM
mon sense, any way - that you must
cure condition by removing the cause
of the condition. And lame and aching
back are not by any means the only
symptoms of arrangement Of the kid
news and bladder. There are q multi
tude of well-known and unmistakable
indications OF more or less dangerous
condition. Some of these are, for In
stance: extreme and unnatural lassi-
tude and weariness, nervous irritability,
heart irregularity, "nerves on edge
sleeplessness and inability to secure
rest, scalding sensation and sediment
in the urine, Inflammation of the blad-
der and passages etc.
These symptoms are, as stated, Ma
lures unfailing and unmistakable war;
ming of more desperate and fatal condi-
tions that may soon result. AS you
value your health your peace of
mind and comfort of body = do not
neglect these symptoms. Some Of the
most dangerous complications known
to medical science result from neglec-
ted diseases of the kidneys and bladder.
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
are an exceptionally meritorious rem
edy for any and all affections or diseased
conditions of these organs. These Pills
operate directly and promptly - and
their beneficial results are at once felt.
They quickly regulate, purify, slim
ulate, and effectually heal and restore
the kidneys, bladder and liver, to per
feet normal and healthy condition -
even in some of the most advanced cases.
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gasrs! 1azsellt1aus 'naua 1prt 10 laoe

town that morning, and bought the gun
and the chloroform. started out as
fast as could walk. I did not think Of
such thing when left the house.
was going away to stay. thought at
first, would go and live with my sis
ter. Kate, and then thought would
go and live with Pat in Dakota, or back
to my own farm"
His Fatal Decision.
"But on the way to Grafton q made
up my mind to buy the gun, and the
chloroform, and end 1t all right away.
think the gun cost me So. don't
know what the chloroform cost.
don't remember anything about buy
ing the honey they say I took home"
Il had never been away from home
much, or worked suit, except help the
neighbors sometimes, and then faith
er collected my wages. Father got me
q school in 1895. There were forty-four
pupils and about twenty were there
usually. got 500 a month, and board
was 50. The wages for the term were
$92 after paying board. Father paid my
board. and collected the wages
Father had no right to get married
again. He gave that woman a rosary,
and when I asked about it said not
to bother mystelf about things that
were never going to happen. But 1 was
not sure that he would not marry her.
did not take time to figure any, or
I would not have done it. I bought
the chloroform and took that because
was so excited I was afraid I could
not make a good job Of shooting my
self. After shot him went to my
room, with my overcoat still on, and
walked around and cried for five min
utes or so. He said when asked him:
Are you going to give up that woman
at Clear Lake, Shoot away And I
shot"
His Latest Idea.
"The jury is going to disagree. The
night jailer who is taking care Of me
is getting So a day for it, so they will
keep me here all summer He was
brought up by one Of the men on the
jury and has been boarding with him,
so the jury will disagree, that he can
hold his job the rest of the summer"
From statement recently made by
Ed to DR.. Hill, and narrated on the
witness stand yesterday. 1t is needless
to say that the juror referred to, and
the night turnkey, are men who are
far above suspicion, and that the no
ton appears to be one from disor-
dered mind.