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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-12-14
CHAPTER NX,

VI Kirkwood had paused to moraliZe
upon the discovery. he would have
laid 1t all at the door OF his lucky
i star and would have been wrong
We who have never stopped to petty
larceny know that the oars had been
placed there at the direction Of his
evil genius bent upon facilitating his
descent into the avernus OF crime.
Unhitching the painter, he set one
oar against the gunwale Of the boat
and with q powerful thrust sent his
own Qet us so call II for convenience
stern first out upon the river. then sat
him composcdly down. fitted the onrs
to their locks and began to pull straight
across stream. trusting to the current
to carry him down to the Alethea. He
had already marked down that vessePs
riding light and that not without a
glow Of gratitude to see It still aloft
and In proper juxtaposition to the river
bank, proof that II had not moved
He pulled a good oar. reckoned his
distance prettily and. shipping the
blades at just the right moment,
brought the little boat In under the
brigantine's counter with scarce jar.
An element of surprise he held essen
tial to the success Of his plan. what
ever that might turn out to be.
Standing up, he caught the brigan-
tires after rail with both hands. one
Of which held the painter Of the pur-
loined boat. and lifted his head above
the deck line. A short survey Of the
deserted after deck gave him further
assurance. The anchor watch was not
in sight He may have been keeping
well forward by Stryker's instructions
or he may have crept of for forty
winks. Whatever the reason for bis
absence from the post Of duty. XXX
wood was relieved not to have him to
deal with and. drawing himself gently
In over the rail, made the painter fast
and stepped nolselessly over toward
the lighted oblong Of the companion
way. A murmur Of voices from below
comforted him with the knowledge
that he had not miscalculated this
lime. At last he stood within striking
distance Of his quarry.
The syllables Of his surname ringing
clearly in his ears and followed by
stryker's fleering laugh brought him
to a pause. He flushed hotly In the
darkness. The captain was retailing
with relish some Of his most success
full witticisms at Kirkwood's expense.
Mulready laughed with him. II 1T
tie uncertainty. Calendars chuckis
was not audible. but be broke tht
pause that followed.
"I don't know" he said with doubt
Ing emphasis. "You say you landed
him without a penny In his pocket
don't call that good plan at all. o.
course he amt a factor, but-well
II might We been as well to give ain
his fare home. He might make trouble
for us somehow. l don't mind telling
you, cap'n, that you're an ass. Per
sonally I'm kind Of sorry for the boy
He wasn't bad sort. as his kind runs
and he was no fool, from what little
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-12-14
Thinks Full Bloods Not Necessary,

Thinks Full Bloods Not Necessary.
What 10 wanted is the cow that will
make the most butter and beef on a
reasonable amount Of feed and the sheep
that will shear the most wool and make
the most mutton on reasonable amount
of keeping.
The great herds and focks have been
bred up from the common stock which
was very low and inferior at the start.
This shows what the skill and art OF
man can do.
Some of the herds and flocks have
been so pampered and inbred that they
have greatly deterlorated In vigor, en-
durance and size. Some Of the COWS
and owes have lost their fertility to
breed to sires of their own blood but
will to sires of foreign blood. This
shows that an outcross will greatly I'M
prove such herds and focks.
There must be certain amount OF
alloy in the pure metals and so with the
domestic animals that are called full
bloods. The Galway cross greatly i'm.
proved tie Shorthorns.
The common stock has 80 improved
by care and breeding that there are
grades that with the same care and keep
Ing will equal many of the full bloods.
One can BY selecting the best grade
COWS have q choice dairy herd that will
be hardy, vigorous and enduring, not so
liable to take on disease, such the farm
or should try and have.-Cor. Turf,
Farm and Home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-12-14

We believe every farmer should make
a specially OF some one crop and learn
how to grow this one crop to perfection.
There is q great science growing up
around the growth and perfection of
every farm crop, and no man can hope
to succeed In growing q crop to perfec-
ton and getting from 1t a satisfactory
income unless he employs methods cal
culated to give the best results.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-12-14

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United States for the
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter CT
Of Norway, Bankrupt
To the creditors of Elgin A. Greenleaf, In the
County of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice IL hereby given that on the 9th day OF
Nov, A. d. 1903, The said Elgin A. Greenleaf
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the arst
Of the Referee, No. 8 Market Square, South Paris,
on the 29th day of Dec, A. D. 1903. at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon, st which time the said creditorf
may attend. prove their claims, appoint Z
trustee, examine the bankrupt. and transact
such other business - may properly come oe'
fore said meeting.
South Paxis, Nov. "a, 1909.
WAITE L. GRAY,
Rstsrse IN bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-12-14

Scatter little grain among litter at
noon, and give . full feed at night.
What Is meant by full feed Of grain Is
about good handful for each fowl in
the pen. A mixture OF corn, wheat, oats
and barley, equal parts by measurement,
makes an excellent mixture for winter.
Farm Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-12-14
Banhupt's Petition for Discharge.

Bankrupts Petition for Discharge.
In 'as Sssfs Ssii'' T. Of HOLMES bankruptcy
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE. Judge ofthe Dis
trict Court Of the United States for the District
of Maine:
"A ty of Oxford. and State OF Maine, In said
District, respectfully represents that on the 4th
day of Sept. last past, she was duly ad1ndgeu
bankrupt under the Acts Of Congress relating to
Bankruptcy; that she has duly surrenaerea nn an
complied with all the requirements OF said Acts
and Of the orders Of Court touching her bank
ruptcy. ,..,,
bv the Court 70 have q full discharge from all
debts provable against her estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex-
cepted 6y law from such discharge. ~
ANNIE L. HOLMES, Bankrupt.
Order of Notice Thereon.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, 81.
On this 18th day Of Nov, A. d. 1903, ON reading
the foregoing petition, IL Is
Ordered by the Court. that hearing be had
upon the same on the nth day OF Dec, A; u.
1903, before said Court at Portland. In said DIS
lice thereof be published in the oxford Demo.
crat, a newspaper printed In said Dissrict, aLd
that all Known creditors, and other persons In
interest, may appear at the said time and place,
and show cause, II any they have, why tne
prsyer OF said petitioner should not be granted.
And IL is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mall to all known cred
itors copies Of said petition and this order, ad,
dressed to them at their places OF residence "a
stated.
Witness, the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
of the said Court. and the seal thereof, a. Port
land, In said District, on the 9th day OF Now,
A. ID. 1903. u~uv ,,-,
LIS IS =, hEW Fl, NcTA'
A true CODY Of petttion and order thereon.
Atfest: JAMES e. HEWEY, Clerk
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-12-14

Go down to the barn every night after
supper and see that everything is all
right with tho stock.-Farm Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-12-14
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLow."

on practical agricultural topic
Ii solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY D
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-12-14

It is easier to appear worthy Of q
position one does not hold than OF the
Office one dlls.-La Rochefoucauld.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-12-14

Sheep For Sale.
offer for sale sixty large, young
sheep including one thoroughbred
buck. As good flock as you very
often see.
4Stf H. SCRIBNER, Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-12-14

Y WITHOUT warning or presage
Ia the still evening air was
wv smitten and made softly mu
sical by the pealing Of dis
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-12-31
Field Mice Again Appear.


The destructive little field mice
which last Summer roamed
through the fields along the Hum
boldt River in thousands and des-
troyed nearly all the alfalfa crops
are again appearing in small num-
bers, and another raid Of this nat
ure is feared in Humboldt County
the coming Spring and Summer.
The mice, after destroying the
crops last year, began to die very
rapidly, and soon all disappeared,
Scientists who examined the cause
of the pestilence among mice stated
that they ate too much and that
this resulted in their death and
started a disease that soon killed
them all. The farmers OF this
county will Immediately take
steps to prevent the increasing OF
these destructive mice.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-12-31
Christmas
Day. !!
(CoMMUNIcATED.)


Married at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Park December 25.
1909, Miss May Park and Roy
Kyle.
The bride is the only daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Park, and was
born at the home from which she
was married. She leaves the home
in which she has been a Joy, a help
and a comfort, followed by the
love and best wishes OF every one
~ho knows her.
The groom has been a resident of
Carson Valley for number of
years, and by his good conduct
and gentlemanly bearing has won
the respect of those who know him.
May happiness abide with them.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-12-31

or men, who may desire to become
Census enumerators must be citl-
zens of the United States; residents
of the supervisors district for
which they wish to be appointed
must be not less than Is nor more
than 20 years of age.
Application forms, with full in
structions for filling in, and COM
plete information concerning the
method OF appointment, can be
secured by writing to Geo. b
Russell at Elko, Nevada. All
applications, properly flled-in
must be filed with the supervisors
not later than January 25th as
any received after that date cannot
be considered.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-12-31
Are You Looking
For an Easy Job?

Any person of good judgment,
who has received an ordinary COM
mon school education, can readily
pass the test to be given sppli-
cants for Census enumerators'
places on Saturday, Feb. 9th the
date finally set by the U. S. Cen
sus Director Durand.
1t is stated by the bureau that
the test will be an sminently rea-
sonable and practical one
similar to that applied 70 appli-
eants at the Twelfth Census. 1t
will consist of filling out . sample
schedule of population from .
description, in narrative form. Of
typical families and agricultural
schedules.
All persons, whether women or
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-12-31
We're Married NOW IS THE
Ch~sc<.>>uc 4AAXAG L ~ xAO
05e Railroad Company Might Conside1
Liberal Inducements and Grant
Gardnerville's Wishes.

as above stated, and
further suggested that it would b
q good idea to interview the off
cials of the railroad company II
ascertain, if possible, what dispo
sition they held in regard to futurf
relations with Gardnerville. The
railroad company can, no doubt
obtain a free right OF way through
town and other considerations
However, should it terminate tha
the v. and L. officials have thf
desire to place an embargo on this
town, probably movement t.
put freight teams on the road be
tween Reno and Gardnerville will
be the ultimate outcome. Freigh
has been transported from Rem
by team to Gardnerville in day
agone for % cents = hundred
while today the railroad company
collects a toll of 35 cents pc
hundred. 1t is far from the de-
sire of anyone to see any sucI
steps taken, but should tho rail
road company openly show thei
hand, now that they can NEE
Gardnerville half way, it may mo-
terminate altogether to the entir.
satisfaction of that company. I
will be remembered that MOI
many years ago Geo. H. Meyer.
and other Carson merchants were
obliged to place teams on thI
road because of unjust dealings
and if our recollection serves vi
right, they were awarded bette
terms by the railroad company.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-12-31
Big PROFIT IN
RAISING ONIONS

Warren G. Rice, rancher liv-
ing near Sparks, gave the Journal
several interesting facts concerning
the yield of onions on his ranch
this year, in addition to correct
ing the erroneous statement Of the
yield published recently.
On the 30 acres planted to
onions last spring, according to
Mr.. Rice, 400 tons Of large and
10 tons of small onions were
harvested last fall. This would
constitute something over 27 car
loads of 10 tons each and make an
average yield Of 13 I-2 tons per
acre. The best yield per acre was
about % tons, and the lowest, 10
tons.
Mr.. Rice states that he has lsold
none of the crop as lyet, except a.
bout ten tons, as he is awaiting
an improvement in the market
price.
The figures show a great profit
in the nion-raising business, as
well as indicate q good field OF
agricultural work. If one would
take $50 ton as an average, the
weld of 410 tons on 80 acres nets
$12, 300, or over $400 an acre.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-12-31
Home From Germany.

After a five months visit at his
boyhood home and also many
principal cities of Germany, VIM.
Starke and his good wife returned
to Gardnerville Christmas day and
home has never seemed quite SO
good to them before. They both
report having had a delightful
trip and relate many interesting
stories.
While in Germany Mr.. Starke
purchased one of the latest me-
chanieal musical instruments.
1t comprises many novel features
never seen in this country before.
Upon its arrival it will be placed
in Mr.. Starke's saloon.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-12-31
HE|SE RESIDENCE NARROWLY
ESCAPES DESTRUCTION BY FIRE
TANK HOUSE
A TOTAL Loss
Men Work Against Great
Odds and Save Fine
Residence.

Monday afternoon fire was dis
covered in the tank house at the
Heise ranch, some % miles from
Gardnerville. The flames has
gained considerable headway when
discovered and it was quickly seen
that to save the large residence,
standing but few feet away, rapid
action was necessary. Mr.. Heise
rushed to his telephone and noti-
fed his neighbors of the fire. He
also called up Gardnsrville for
assistance and in a few minutes
all kinds of conveyances were hur-
rying men to the fire.
+. Dressler attached the Gard
neryille fire engine to his wagon
and in making the turn TO School
street at high speed, the engine
skidded on the frozen ground, and
was thrown on its side, demoish-
ing one wheel, breaking castings,
and completely putting the ap-
paratus out OF commission.
The roof OF the residence ex
posed to the flames was covered
with damp blankets and that a
lone probably saved the house
from destruction. The fire in the
tank house had shut off the water
supply and the little water avail
able from other sources was
necessarily sparingly used. When
the tank fell the water contained
in it ran into ditch and was i'm
mediately utilized to keep the
house from catching afire from the
burning timbers still standing.
At one time all chances OF saw
ing the house seemed vanished
and the furniture and household
goods were moved to q place of
safety.
The heroic work Of the many
men Is alone responsible for the
fact that the residence was not en-
tirsly consumed by the threatening
flames.
The loss to Mr.. Heise is estimat-
cd at 81 800, partly covered by in
surance.
The origin Of the fire is not
known but is thought to have been
started by a spark from a chimney
OF the residence.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-12-31

Since rumors have been strife re-
garding the extension of the V. and
7. to the country south Of Gard
nerville, or to be exact, to Mono
county, practically nothing has
been done on the road started by
Gardnerville citizens between this
point and Minden. The reasons
for this 10 of course obvious to all
acquainted with the situation.
The project was launched to give
this town rail advantages, and now
that the V. and I. has signified its
intentions of extending its road
further south, by placing survey
ors in the field, it seems but reas-
enable to suppose that the COM
pany can be offered inducements
that will result in giving Garduer.
vile an opportunity to become a
a direct shipping point on its road,
since by the extension, it will
necessitate passing through or near
town. We do not believe that
the stockholders of the Virginia
and Truckee company, for un-
known reasons, have deep seated
grudge against Gardnerville. Its
lines have received thousands and
thousands OF dollars revenue in
freight and passenger traffic from
Gardnerville, and it is presumed
that the business is still handled
at profit.
In conversation with one of the
leading business men of town, a
few evenings ago, he voiced the
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-12-31
A LOVE AFFAIR
But VERY OLD

A young man and young wo.
man lean over the front gate. They
are levers. 1t is moonlight. He is
10th to leave, as the parting is the
last. He is about to 60 away. She
is reluctant to see him depart.
They swing on the gate.
81 shall never forget you," he
says, and if death should claim
me, my last thought will be OF
you."
"I'll be true to you," she sobs.
"I'll never see anybody else or
love them as long as | live" They
parted.
Six years later he returns. His
sweetheart of former years has
married. They meet at party,
She has changed greatly; between
the dances the recognition takes
place.
Let me see," she muses., with
her fan beating tatto on her pref
ty hand, was it you or your
brother who was my old sweet
hearth"
"Really l don't know" he says,
probably my father" ."-Ex.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-12-31
Notice.

| take this method 'of extending
my appreciation to all those who
aided in saving my home from be-
ing destroyed by fire last Monday
afternoon. Were it not for the
heroic work performed by the fire.
fighters, my home would have
been in ashes.
F. HEISE.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-12-31
ITEMS FROM GENOA.

Frank Brockliss and family return
ed from San Francisco, where they
spent the past three weeks.
Miss Alma Fettic left last week for
Oak Park, Sacramento, on a visit to
relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alt accompanied by
Josie Klotz arrived last week to spend
the holidays with relatives.
Mrs. Ed Fettic departed for George
town at which place she will spend
several weeks.
BUSTER.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-12-31
A Change.

Some 56 sections of land situated
in the McGillis mountains, have
been transferred from the Mono
Forest to the Toiyabe reserve. The
reason for the change is that as a
part of the latter Forest it can
be cared for at less expense.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-12-31
a Fire Bell is
Needed Badly

When the news that the Heiss
residence was on fire was received
at the telephone office, manager
Phillips ran to the engine house
and sndeavored to give the alarm
by ringing the fire-bell. The bell
being broke, other means of spread
ing the alarm was found necessary.
We have advocated, from time,
to time, the purchase of fire bell
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-12-31

drawing on the town fund to pa,
the expense incurred in such |;
acquisition. 1t is the genera
wish Of Gardnerville residents tha
bell b purchased and We do no
hesitate in saying that the com
missioners, under whose charg'
such town improvements are left
will be heartily commended SHOULD
they, 1T their nextImeeting, author
ize the purchase of fire bell.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-25

WANTED-Gean rags for wtptne
presses and machinery at the west
Vlrginian office. 2t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-25
holpp's Fate
Now hHands
OF The Jury
Doctors Reppard's
Testimony Was
Damaging

MIDDLEBoURNE, w. Va, June 25.
The fate OF John Holpp. charged
with numbering his brither.in.law, vii.
liam Roberts. is now in the hands Of
the jury. At the close of yesterdays
testimony the State, which examined
a number of witnesses in rebuttal, an
nounced that they had nothing else to
offer, as did the defense. Both sides
argued this morning. The trial has
lasted eight days and the Jurors are
showing tie. long nervius strain and
look pale and haggard. Holpp smiled
when the State announced that it
would rest and is very confident that
he will be acquitted.
Sister Expects Aquittal.
Mrs. William Roberts. sister Of the
accused and wife eof the murdered
man, attended court today and heard
the arguments She has been absent
from court during the past three days,
but states that she is confident that
her Brother will be acquitted, and tlat
he committed the deed In self-defense.
She was not placed on the stand.
The sensation Of yesterdays evi.
dence was the testimony OF DIR, ". NJ.
Reppard, who stated thai Roberts
could not have been Shot as described
by Holpp. This was strong point for
the State, and on his testimony the
State hopes to convict the accused
man.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-25
COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION CLOSES
Election of
Officers Today

Yesterday the Marion County Sun
day School convention opened its an.
nual session in the NJ. P. Church in
the First ward. The programme open.
ed with a song service, after which
Rev. G. D. Smith led in prayer. The
principal address of the afternoon was
made by Rev, j. c. Broomaeld on the
subject, "How the Sunday School Nay
Save the Nation" This wa, a most
Interesting and instructive address
and was listened to by the audience
with great deal of interest.
Rev. I. N Grisso gave a most iorcl.
BILE address on what Do Our Modern
Methods Add to the Attendance or
Our Sunday School," This was sol.
lowed by general discussion IN
which a number Of delegates took parj.
After adjournment an informal recep.
ton was aeld and some time was
spent by the delegates in getting Sc.
quainted with one another.
Mr.. Arthur T. Arnold, general su-
perintendent who succeeded Mr.. viii
snafer, deceased, was present.
Rev. Archibald Moore made an inter
esting talk on the BOY Problem
The convention re-opened this morn.
ing with song service led by Rev
Turkelson and was followed by prayer
by Rev. L. X. Probst.
Mrs. R. T. Manley gave an Interest.
ing report on Elementary Work and
was followed by an address by Rev.
H. G. stoetzer with a report on Adult
Department This report was follow.
ed by one by Rev. I. A. Barnes on
Home Department and Rev. W. +
Eddy on Teacher Training. After
these reports. Mr.. Arthur t. Arnol1
the field secretary. reviewed the differ.
ent reports and gave some very helm.
full and instructive hints along Sunday
School work in general.
The remainder of the morning ses,
sion was given over to Rev. /. F.
Peters, who lectured using as his sub.
ject, "a Bunch of Bible Keys Rev.
Peters was at his best and his adj
dress which was an excellent one, was
Confined on Page Fiva.)