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The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-04-30

This is the busy month; dig out
borers, cut out bl; OK knots, spray
for codling-moth, look out for climb
ing cutworms on yong trees, watch
out that new gratis are not injured
by lice nor smothered by shoots
from the stock, pull off blossoms
from very young trees premature
fruit bearing stunts growth), and
throw two forkfuls of manure
around each newly-set tree. Do the
last after irrigatirg; the manure
keeps the moisture in the ground
and insures a good start.
Farm Journal.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-04-30

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The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-04-30

Here is the most approved method
of treating seed potatoes to prevent
scabby crop: Soak the whole seed
for two hours in a mixture of one
half pint of formalin (often called
formaldehyde) and hfteen gallons
of cold water; dry the seed, cut, and
plant in ground that has not recent
ly grown potatoes.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-04-30
FOR RENT

everal good farms near Kennewick
:" be summerfallowed this spring,
For terms OF lease apply to WASH
tiston Loan & Trust Co., Seattle.
WASH, or David Vaughn Walla
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-04-30
Robert Schleischer, a pIominer

Robert Schleischer, a prominent
vineyard owner at Lewiston has
been appointed a member of the
Idaho State Board of Horticulture
for three years. He is we'll known
to the fruit men here and they will
be glad that his expert knowledge
of the business has been recognized.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-04-30

Life is not made up Of few great
things, but is a mosaic work of
words, little duties and acts. When
these are we'll said and well done
the whole pattern of life is full Of
symmetry ad beauty.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-04-30

Do not plant big blocks of any
one variety of fruit. Mixed plant
ings of different kinds help the trees
to fertilize each others blossoms.
Remember that the blossoms of
some varieties are more or less self
sterile.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
MAILED LETTERS.
Owned by the Sender Until Delivers
to the Addrsssee.

OWuU0 Oy viz 00UovT e'Veu SVUvS'~~
to the Addrsssse.
Many persons are under the impress
sion that letter once mailed is nc
longer the property Of tho sender. but
belongs to the person to whom 1t ID
addressed. This Is an error. Under
the postal regulations Of the United
States and the rulings Of the highest
courts in the lind. letter does not
belong to the addressee until 1t Is de-
livered to him.
The writer has right to reclaim and
regain possession Of 1t provided be
can prove to the satisfaction OF the
postmaster at the office from which II
was sent that he was the writer OF It
Even after the letter has arrived al
the Office which is its destination and
before It has been delivered to the
addressee It may be recalled by the
writer by telegraph through the mail
Ing Office.
The regulations Of the postofice de
partment require. Of course. that Ut
most care shall be taken by the post
master at the Office of mailing to as
certain that the person who desires te
withdraw the letter is really the one
who Is entitled to do SO, and the post
master is responsible for his error II
he delivers the letter to an impostol
or to an unauthorized person.
The vital principle in our political
system lies Mt the bottom OF this mat
ter. In this country the state Is the
servant or agent Of the citizen, not his
master. II remains merely his agen'
throughout the transmission OF a let
ter. The state may prescribe regula
tons under which Its servants ma!
carry a message for the citizen. but II
cannot shirk Its responsibility to him
Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
4 FLOWER LEGEND.
How the Myesotis Came to Be Called
Forastmsnot

How the Myosotis Came to Be Called
Forsstmsnot
Dr.. A. +. Thomson communicated to
Mills "History Of Chivalry" the fol.
lowing romantic, account Of the origin
Of the popular name, forgetmenot, Of
the fayorite little flower myosotis:
1.-TWO lovers were lettering on the mar.
gin Of lake on a fine summers even.
ing when the maiden espied some Of
the flowers Of myosotis growing on the
water close to the bank Of an island
at some distance from the shore. She
expressed q desire to possess them,
when the knight, in the true spirit Of
chivalry, plunged into the water and,
swimming to the spot, cropped the
wished for plant, but his strength was
unable to fulfill the object Of bis
achievement. and, feeling that he could
not regain the shore. although very
near It, he threw the flowers upon the
bank, and, casting a last affectionate
look upon his ladylove, he cried For
get me notp and was buried In the
waters. As the world insists upon a
reason, this story is as good as another,
but the worthy knight must have been
sadly out of bis element not to have
been able to return from a bank on
which his mistress could discern 80
minute a blossom. unless. indeed, we
suppose him to have been clad IL
armor, which was habiliment III
adapted for lover by land or water. "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
What would you take?

Suppose you were required to live for
certain length of time on only one
article of food. Which would you
choose?
There is one food that stands without
a rival for such test. Quaker Oats is
that one. 1t furnishes more strength
with least wear and tear on the digestive
organs than any other food. You'll feel
well and strong at the end Of the time.
Try it. Don't stop eating other things,
but eat more Quaker Oats and you'll
notice the gain in strength.
The regular size package of Quaker
Oats sells at l0c, the large family size
packages cost 2sc, and the family size
package containing a piece of beautiful
china for the table costs 30c. All
grocers sell these.
Eat Quaker Oats daily for breakfast
it strengthens you for the days work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
THE RHINoCER0s.
This Malicious Brute Is tho Assassin
of the Jungle.

This Malicious Brute Is tho Assassin
Of the Jungle.
If the genius of hell used up all bis
mental energy making devil for the
animal kingdom. he could not have ere
ated a more uncertain. malicious and
ugly brute than the rhlnoceros. This
animal has buried more hunters than
all other big game combined. It seems
to be the hired assassin Of the jungle.
Its success as homicide is not due
to the fact that 1t seeks its victim, but
because its victim falls over 1t. II thu
rhino knows that there Is an enemy
about. It will try to get away without
being seen. If, on the other hand. II
thinks that by keeping still II Will be
passed unnoticed, 1t stays as silent and
motionless as Gibraltar. its little hog
eyes watching the direction OF the
noise and its nose shifting the air.
Should an enemy show up suddenly
In the jungle the rhino charges like 9
fash. nose down and horns leveled like
swords for the thrust, its huge buls
crushing through the brush like an e1
press train. 1t is always fight to the
death, for a rhinoceros, once In a fight
wins or dies. and II mostly wins If II
is not confronted with an express rife
In the hands Of cool. good shot
Hampton's Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

Rraddock could DEATH OF BRADDock'
scarcely be made to take serious
view Of the situation. What could
few bands Of savages and a few hun.
dred French emigrants do, he asked
scornfully, to check the triumphant
march Of his British majesty's regular
troops? Washington and others tried
TO point out to him the dangers that
lurked In the forests Of Pennsylvania
and the difficulty Of dislodging the
French and Indians from their chain
of forts. But he snubbed the "provin-
GALS" scorned their advice and In
1855 set out with body Of 1,6OO men
to capture Fort Duquesne from the al
lied forces.
Though the forest swarmed with In
dams, Braddock used no caution and
would not even send out scouts. With
trumpets blaring and with no attempt
at secrecy, he marched on toward Du.
quesne and-death. Early in July he
had arrived In the near vicinity Of the
fort. Washington begged him to take
treat precautions In his advance, but
Braddock refused to listen. Suddenly
on the morning Of July 0, as they were
but ten miles from their goal, the rocks
and trees on either side Of the hill the
little army was climbing burst into a
cyclone Of rifle shot and whizzing ar.
rows. Braddock had blundered straight
into cleverly arranged French and
Indian ambush.
Braddock saw one Of his grenadiers,
named Faucet, skulking behind a rock.
In fury at such cowardice, Braddock
drove his sword into the skulker's
back. Faucets brother. who stood
near. snatched up musket and NOR
tally wounded the foolish general.
Shot by one Of his own soldiers. Brad.
dock fell. Washington took command
and by consummate skill averted a
bloody massacre.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
Tho Old Time Album.

1.-THE terrors Of the autograph al
bum" must have been more general Ii
the middle Of the last century thar
they are now. The volume had EN-
bossed pages Of various colors ant
showed alternate literature and art
original verses and drawings Of ruins
and bridges heightened with white
chalk Girls presented Il for contribu
lions so universally that Charles Dick
ems was on one occasion much aston
ished to find none Forthcoming. III
lad actually brought with him some
verses addressed TO q beautiful maid
en-, on whose parents lie was calling
and he carried them away again
Sending them to her by post, he wrote
Il had meant to put these lines Int
your album. but you. who do nothing
like anybody else. did not produc'
one."-l.o ndon Standard
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
Leoends Of tho Lily.

One beautiful belief about the lily
relates that the candidates for the Viz.
gin Mary's hand. after having sought
the Lords blessing. each left his own
staff In the temple in the evening. The
next morning the dry rod OF Joseph
was found green and blossomed with
lily flowers.
Another pretty legend is that Mary
on her way to the temple. plucked q
lily and upon pressing 1t to her breast
It became white. LILLY Of the Virgin,
madonna flower" and several Other
mystical names were given to the LILY
and have reference to this legend.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

In 1749 the English king granted
100000 acres Of land on the south side
Of the Ohio river to an association
Of English and Virginia spectators
known as the "Ohio company" This
grant was in the heart Of the section
claimed by France.
To strengthen their hold and to pre-
vent the English from moving west.
ward the French built chain Of forts
and trading posts from the st. Law
renee to the mouth Of the Mississippi,
completely hemming in the thirteen
colonies on the west. Governor Din
widdie of Virginia resolved to send a
message of protest to the French COM
mander, st. Pierre, who was stationed
at Erie, Pa. The choice Of man to
bear this message was one requiring
great care, for the trip involved the
traversing Of several hundred miles
Of trackless wilderness, full Of hostile
savages, in dead Of winter and called
for prudence and diplomacy as well
rs courage. Dinwiddie selected big,
rawboned Virginia lad, barely twenty
one, by trade surveyor. The boy
was George Washington. 1t was his
first appearance in history. He made
the perilous journey and brought back
st. Pierre's insolent refusal to cease
certifying the disputed land.
A party Of Virginians started to
erect an English fort at the junction
of the Monongahela and Allegheny
rivers, on the present site Of Pitts
burg. While they were at work on 1t
a body Of French attacked and de-
feated them, took the place and pro-
ceeded to complete the fort on their
own account, to garrison 1t with
Frenchmen and to name 1t Duquesne
| In honor Of their commander In chief.
Smarting at this humiliation, Virginia
raised about loo men and appointed
Colonel Joshua Fry their leader. with
Washington second in command. This
little force marched forth to recap
ture Fort Duquesne. A detachment Of
French opposed their progress at Great
Meadows ,Iay %, 1854. but were
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

Mix half cup of sugar and half cur
of flour; wet with quarter of a cup Of
cold milk, and pour into pint of boiling
milk; cook till smooth; add quarter Of
a cup of butter, and when well mixed
stir into the beaten yolks of five eggs
add the stiff whites last; flavor and bake
in buttered cups set in pan of water In
very hot oven. Serve with sauce.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD. ss

COUNTY OF OXFORD, S.:
To the honorable Justice Of the Supreme judi
cial Court next TO be held at Rumford, with.
In and for said county, on the second Tuesday
Of May, A. ID. 1903:
Frederick Slauenwhite OF Bethel, IN ssli
county, husband Of Rosa N. slauenwhlte re
spectfully represents, that he was lawfully mar.
rled to the said Rosa NJ, at Mallon Bay, In re
Province of Nova Scotia, on the first day OF
September, A. ID. 1899, by Minister OF the Cos,
pei; that they lived together as husband and
wife at Northfeld, In the county OF LunenburS
and said Province for period Of three months
at the end of which time the said Rosa NJ: ny
said wife, deserted him without cause AMI lei!
him and went to parts unknown to him u sns
time; and respectfully represents and AYERS thst
he has never sfen or heard from her since that
time tho he has made diligent search and IN,
quiry; that he conducted himself as faitn'ul
and affectionate husband until she deserted him
and has since been faithful to his marriage vow.
Wherefore he prays that divorce may be
decreed.
Bethel, Maine, April 8, 1909 ,,
FRIEDRICH sLAUENwHlTE'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
Hints.

A new penholder that is considered
smart lie made from the large quilts to
be found at the milliners' shops. Any
jeweler will fit one with the gold or sill
YER tip, the real pen holder. A long
black quill stuck into the wiper on an
ebony desk Is quite effective, and the
light blue, pink and white with silver
mountings are charming for bedrooms
Ones evening gloves are very often
ruined by holding up long skirt Of
dark color. Even silk will crock them
badly. The inexpensive white Canton
flannel gloves with gauntlets, 80 much
used for homework and gardening, are
just the thing to wear over the evening"
gloves. They easily slip on and of, and
allow one to grasp carriage door, cal
rail, or baluster with comfort. One
girl who has used them insists that not
only has she made a great saving IL
gloves and the handkerchief used fol-
their protection and then lost, but that
her mind has broadened. Since she
ceased to concentrate 1t wholly upon
saving her glove, she can use her powers
of observation to some purpose even
during short ride on the Elevated OF
the trolley-car.
When baking cookies or any small
cakes invert the pan and place the cakes
on the bottom. They are not 30 likely
to scorch and far easier removed.
No amount of care can keep the tod
dlers from getting bumped heads some.
times; q little lard or sweet-oil applied
to the bump at once will keep down the
swelling and prevent discoloration.
The flavor Of ham can be very greatly
improved by adding q tablespoonful Of
sugar when boiling. Also when frying 9
slice of ham sprinkle little sugar or
each side as 1t is cooking, for the same
improvement In flavor.
Rub your ivory knife handles with
turpentine to restore their color wher
they have turned yellow, and you will
be surprised at tho result.-Harper'i
/ Bazaar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
The Land Of
Puzzledom.
No. 45s,-Hidd.n cItIss.


Find a capital Of some state In the
Union hidden in each Of the following
sentences: Example-The first one Is
Madison.
/, your son, am mad at the very
thought. "Nix," he remarked In slangy
English. mo fee from me-" You, Lem,
what do you say to this2 Would you
peek through door and see a boy
spin on one toe? Jack led his daugh-
ter and Mrs. Jack their son. In the
field there are daisies down by the
spring. Take JEFF and Frank and Dick
down to the fort Two men, Leigh
and Day, had their hands raw from
rowing. "Ram it into the sack" said
he to the men. "Rock the baby just
q little Bit" said mother. The city
Is near Lake Erie, and they have both
fresh and salt water. "Mond" Is from
the German-a language fine and rich
Youths Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

No. sO5 n. shamokin st.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
EXPOSURE BRINGS ON


Painful in its mildest form, quickly
becoming an agony or torture if neg.
lected. When you feel the first pain
in the muscles, the first slight stiff
ness in the joints take Bloodine. 1t
acts Immediately on the Blood and
Nerves, and will positively cure
Rheumatism, however severe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

People past middle life usually have
some kidney or bladder disorder that
saps the vitality, which Is naturally
lower in old age. Foley's Kidney
Remedy corrects urinary troubles, stimu-
lates the kidneys, and restores strength
and vigor. 1t cures uric acid troubles
by strengthening the kidneys 80 they
will strain out the uric acid that settles
in the muscles and joints causing rheu-
matism. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
No. 4eo.-Author's Puzzle.

IAN author and two lines OF his IA
nous poem.]
My l 2 3 p the name Of IA
nous Bible character. My Q Is an
oft repeated question as to method.
NV IS - 0 10 Is to be found around
the house. My II Is IA is used In
making this puzzle.
Be not discouraged II It Is not easy
to solve Ever so many find the hum
BILE task impossible. And there's nc
need Of hurry. No one can hope for
first place, but, like everything else
done In the home. patience is required
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

Mr.. F. G. Fritts, Oneonta, N. Y,
writes: "My little girl was greatly bene.
fitted by taking Foley's Orino Laxative,
and think it is the best remedy for con
stipation and liver trouble" Foley'f
Orino Laxative is best for women and
children, as 1t is mild, pleasant and Of.
fective, and is splendid spring medi'
cine, as it cleanses the system and clears
the complexion. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

mo- fUTs-OVUUfo FNVTOSS'Ss
The initials and finals Of the words
described in the following lines form
two other words which suggest cake
and mince pies:
The first Is governed by King Edwards
hand;
The next describes his far obeyed COM
mand:
The third is hard for fighting men to be;
Fourth Is a shellfish. hoater on the sea:
The fifth you must be every now and
then:
Sixth Of the east were wisest Of wise
men;
Seventh is an acid of a common kind
And eighth number ball players cali to
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
FOR VALUE RECEIVED.

"No," snapped the sharp-faced woman
at the door; II amt got no food fur
you, an amt got no old clo'es. Now
gitr'
"Lady," replied Harvard Hasben, 81
could repay you we'll. Give me square
meal and I'll give you few lessons In
grammar"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
PROOF.

sHAMOKIN. PA, Sept. II, 03.
Gentlemen IL wish to thank you for the good
that "Bloodine" has done me. have suffered
with Rheumatism and Kidney trouble for years
and have tried great many remedies, with little
or no results until was advised by DR.. l.. VOL
verton to try your Bloodine.
Well, in three days I was able to work, and
can truthfully say that "Bloodine" ia the great
est remedy ever heard Of / can recommend
1t to all sufferers.
JOSEPH KRAMER.
No. 9O5 n. Shamokin St.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

The accompanying diagram shows
how the carpenters board may be cut
into two pieces which will fit together
into the form of a Greek cross.
No. 454. - Geographical Acrostic;
Hamburg, Germany. Cross words
1. HARRISBURG. 2. AdrianoplE. 8.
Madagascar. 4. Belgium. 5. Utica.
0. RaritaN. Z Galway.
No. 455.-Easy Beheadings: 1. Urea.
son. 2 Track. 3. Soak. 4. Weight.
s. Sword. 6. Dice.
No. 456.-Riddle: Plane, plain.
No. 457.-Pictured Word: Ax-cellar-S
accelerate.
No. 45S.-Central Change:
RE FL; RI RI.
CIR SIS: CIR A So.
PAN AL; IA T Al.
BL Nd; Ri A ND.
RA ED; RA I'D.
BL IS; BL g.
81 Ii: SH A IL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

During the spring every one would be
benefited by taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy. 1t furnishes a needed tonic to
the kidneys after the extra strain Of win.
ter, and it purifies the blood by stimu-
lating the kidneys, and causing them to
eliminate the impurities from It. Fo-
ley's Kidney Remedy imparts new life
and vigor. Pleasant to take. F. A.
Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

Do you have that dark brown taste in
your mouth every morning when you
awake? If so you are bilious and should
take two or three of those little Bloodine
Liver Pills, easy to take, never sicken,
weaken or grippe, 25c. mailed by The
Bloodine Co., Inc, Boston, Mass,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

We often wonder how any person can
be persuaded into taking anything but
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds
and lung trouble. Do not be fooled into
accepting town make" or other substi-
tutes. The genuine contains NO harmful
drugs and 10 In = yellow package. +. A.
shurtleR q Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
HOW THEY IRON IN KOREA.

inry IRON. 40 us western people the
method seems very difficult and slow,
They take round stick something like
a rolling pin and fold the article to be
lroncd around 1t. Then they sit tailor
fashion on the floor and beat 1t with
clubs that look like tenpins.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

Are You tortured to death daily with
Eczema? why suffer when Bloodine
Ointment will give you instant relief and
permanently cure you. Soc. box mail
cd by The Bloodine Co., Inc, Boston,
Mas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
Korean Girls Ironing.

During the recent war between Rus
STA and Japan, which was begun by
both countries trying to get possession
of the little country Of Korea. you
heard q great deal about the Koreans,
The illustration shows you the way
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
FOR SALE,

The James T. Clark stand on Paris
Hill. Ten room house in good repair,
twenty acres good tillage land. House
can be bought with or without land.
Post Office, store, churches and school
all within 5 minutes walk. Apply to
DIR. CHAS. L. ALDRICH,
1917 Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

If you have backache and urinary
troubles you should take Foley's Kidney
Remedy to strengthen and build up the
kidneys 80 they will act properly, as q
serious kidney trouble may develop. ?,
A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

beaten and their
leader, Jumon-
Vile, killed. This
W as the first
blow Of the war.
T he Virginians
were continuing
their march when
Colonel Fry died.
The British gov
ern M ent now
took an active
hand in the war.
General Edward
Braddock, with
several regiments
Of "regulars, was
sent across to
America to take
9 u p e m g com
mand.