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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08
Outside the Door
By DOROTHY DOUGLAS

(@ 1850. By Mcclure Newspaper syndicsts.)
Up and down the piano like water
sprite pursued by tornado dashed
the fingers Of Marcel Caronni. In his
eyes was the wild conquest Of music
and In his soul all the color and
grandeur Of a great artist.
Daily Marcel sat at the piano and
practiced those wonderful dances that
we're one day to set the world aflre
with their flame.
And each day outside his door
crouched more or less ragged little
figure whose haunted eyes were light
ed with the glow of appreciation and
whose hungry little body was not less
starved for food than was her soul for
music.
The corner Of the dark hall on the
top floor Of the rooming house permit
ted her to crouch with her touseled
head as near as possible and drink In
the wild music undisturbed.
She was a drab little bundle. Her
clothes, her life and all there was to
her seemed drab-all but her eyes,
and In them was an intensity Of In
spiration and slow-burning fire.
Tossed about relentlessly by the
winds Of fate and being Of not suffi-
cient strength of her own to buffet sue
cessfully, Doris Varisi fingered on the
mediocre doorstep Of life being, only
half conscious of her own powers and
striving with a pitiful maintenance to
keep body and soul together by dane
Ing In hfth-rate restaurants.
And Marcel Caronni made music In
his top-floor, scantily furnished room,
that flung the soul of Doris into wild
passion Of expression.
She seemed suddenly born Of the
wind and clouds; her feet light as
fawn, her movements gentle as the
moths that hung In the fragrance Of a
moonlit garden.
Marcel played on, quite unconscious
that any human being was within miles
Of him. He was In world Of his own
making and breathing deeply the In
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08
FALCON. Prov on London BIrds.

FALCONS Foy on IonuWi oUus'
Air raiders are still at work over
London. Twice during the last few
weeks an enormous peregrine falcon
has braved the dangers Of the city and
feasted on the famous pigeons Of St
Paul's cathedral. A pair Of these rare
hawks have been frequently seen near
Bromley. Kent. and are thought to be
the ones that have been doing the raid
ing. AS these fierce birds usually
haunt wild and desolate parts Of the
coasts naturalists here are at loss
to explain their coming to London foi
food. 1t is estimated that peregrine
falls on its victim at speed Of 15C
miles to break the back Of the un
suspecting bird and at the same time
rips It with the dagger-like talons or
each foot.-London Answers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08

that quite took the breath from Mar
cells excited breast Never had he
imagined his music could be interpre-
ted with so perfect q following Of his
own conceived idea.
He played his newly composed
weeping Willow" with its wonderful
use Of the minor strain and Doris
seemed but bit Of dropping willow
branch. Her head, her shoulders and
her whole body responded to the theme
until Marcel could have wept' with
the sadness Of It.
"Girll" he cried suddenly, for he
did not know her name, swe two must
work together. With your exquisite
Interpretation of my music we will
wend our way into the art world"
He gazed wistfully at Doris as II a
slight fear possessed him that she
might not feel as he did. But her
eyes were blazing with inspiration and
enthusiasm which promised well for
their future.
"We could begin In the cabaret
where / Dance" she suggested quick
ly. It will be just stepping stone,
and we must live-while we progress"
Doris smiled softly. II am very happy
to have fallen asleep at your door"
"And l." said Marcel, with his win
ming grace. "am happy to have found
you there"
They began, as Doris suggested, In
the cabaret where Doris danced, but
soon wended their way nearer the
heart Of real art, and before many
moons had waned found they were to
fill an engagement on the metropolitan
stage.
Marcel" said Doris as she drew
near to him before going down for the
great engagement, 1--WE have almost
reached the top-are you not very hap
pyT
Doris" Marcel returned, and in his
eyes was a terrible sadness. II will
never reach the top-through music
and I am afraid"
"Not through music-then what?"
asked Doris, but In her heart she
knew.
"Only through love-" Marcel told
her.
"And have you tried to reach the
top-through love-" Queried Doris.
II am afraid. The public loves you
so. You are too wonderful"
"The public Is nothing-I am not
wonderful at all-if you are not going
to reach-if your next composition is
not to be of love, and If we are not to
make It our greatest expression OF
art"
Marcel flung his eager arms about
her. 1--WE have already reached the
very top-dear."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08
poo Hero Of Sea Disaster.

Last December when the steamer
Ethele ran ashore on the coast of New
foundland with ninety-two passengers,
including a newborn infant, In imme-
diate danger Of death In the heavy sea,
Reuben Decker of Bonne Bay called
his dog and, putting the end OF rope
In his mouth, started him to swim to
the wrecked ship. The dog, holding
the rope fast, plunged into the heavy
sea, and after struggling for more than
an hour reached the steamer With
the line aboard, the passengers were
sent ashore In breeches buoy. the
baby being carried in mail bag. Now
the dog has silver collar, the Gift OF
a number Of humane societies Of Phila-
delphia.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08

to1icating air Of creative moments.
His world was spinning, tossing, tum-
bling and clinging again to heights
unknown to any save the great artists
of life. Had Marcel known that bit
Of human driftwood had been lodged
against his door he undoubtedly would
have failed to complete his great mas
terpiece, for Marcel was above all
compassionate human being. His emo
tions would have been torn to shreds
and left jagged and worn at sight OF
Doris in her present drab state. How
ever, he was unconscious Of her very
existence and carried his masterpiece
to a glorious and triumphant finale.
The strains buried themselves in the
brain of Doris, and while her body lay
inert her soul was swishing about in a
glory of sound and her senses were
registering every movement so that at
a later day her body would again pro-
duce them In dance Of utmost per-
lection Of expression.
So intense was her strain that from
Sheer fatigue Of the brain she must
have dropped into an exhausted sleep.
Marcel, dashing out toward dusk for
bite of food wherewith to keep his
soul and body together, stumbled over
the drab heap Of humanity at his door.
So startled was Marcel that for mo-
ment he failed to realize that the thing
which his feet had all but kicked was
a bit Of the feminine world. With
arms gentle as those Of woman Mar
eel lifted the slight bundle and carried
It within his scantily furnished room.
Once there he deposited the girl In
the one chair in his possession.
She opened wide her eyes. They
rested with wonderful light in their
depths full on Marcel. he sighed with
relief, for he had not known what to
expect from that inert heap.
II must have fallen asleep at your
door," Doris said slowly; "the music
was so heavenly-so beyond anything
have ever heard-that T-well, l
think my senses were quite drugged BY
Its beauty"
II was Marcel's turn to open wide
his eyes. This was no mere fiattery.
II was a souls appreciation expressing
itself more through glowing, brilliant
eyes and vibrant little body than by
mere spoken praise.
g! could bring the world to my fee'
II l could but dance to your music"
Doris continued rapturously. There
was no touch Of personal conceit at
tached to her words. There was. just
a tremendous desire to express the
greatest and best In the art Of dane
Ing. "n you would only play again
some time SO that may dance the
story l conceived today would be
50 happy"
Marcel smiled eagerly. Now-if
you like" he said, his eyes rejecting
the enthusiasm In her own. 1t all
seemed very natural that genius should
meet genius In this unconventional but
positive manner, apd a moment later
Marcel was sea;ed again at bis piano.
The drab little figure leaped forward
almost as soon as the first notes fil-
tered away from Marcel's inspired hn-
gers.
Doris then seemed but a bit Of rose
petal flung ruthlessly about By 40 all
powerful. wind. Light as eiderdown
she was hurled relentlessly across the
rude door but with q grace and beauty
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08
The Prohteer.

President ThankIin Of Wesleyan
university was condemning the
profiteer.
II know q college professor" he
said, ..who was disturbed at his frugal
supper one night by suspicious noise
In the cellar.
aThe professor put down his por-
ridge spoon and stole down the eel
lar stairs. Suddenly an electric torch
was flashed on him. and the shadowy
figure behind the torch said:
aTt's all right, professor. It's only
me-
.'Mer the professor muttered.
".Sure-me-the provision man. ye
know, leavin' yer weeks provisions
"Thereupon the professor gave a
great start, and held his hands up
higher still"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08

institution, perhaps the best institution
of the countryside, and one cannot help
wishing 1t might remain. Some of them
do remain, reminding one Of Whittier'i
words, but not ss he meant them
Derislvely one repeats:
"stin sits the schoolhouse by the road,
A ragged beggar summing;
Around Il still the sumacs grow,
And blackberry vines are running"
AQUARIUs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08
Agricultural Course In Army.

DR.. Charles D. Woods, Q frequent con.
tributor to the Democrat and we'll
known by his long service at the Uni.
versity Of Maine Experiment Station,
is now Director of Agriculture at Camp
Devens, Mass, and has sent out the fol-
lowing outline Of what he purposes at
Camp Devens In an agricultural way.
In the development of the new army
as directed by the Congress and elabo
rated by the Secretary of War, 1t is pro-
posed to make far closer relation be-
tween the army and the civilian than
formerly. Without losing sight of the
prime function Of the soldier, he is now
being trained for his return to citizen
ship as q more useful citizen than at his
enlistment, aud better fitted to cope
with the problems of living. To meet
this the soldiers day is divided between
military duties, vocational education
and supervised recreation. Already
men have finished courses in mechanical
trades, and at their discharge have
found employment by the industries at
wages materially In advance of what
they were previously earning. To
afford opportunity for the young men
living In the rural districts agricultural
courses are being offered by the army.
New England grows only fraction of
what 1t consumes. And the farms of
New England have at their doors the
best market In America. Hundreds of
Young men leave the farm homes of
New England each year to take up city
life. A few of these make Q success.
But the far larger number are lily pre-
pared to compete In the city struggle
for existence and are lost to agriculture
or return to their homes after a few
years OF wandering, not 60 we'll fitted
for life as when they left. At this crit
ical age, when the young man has this
feeling OF unrest, 1t is the purpose of
the War Department 10 offer him change
Of scene and give him Q training that
will make him greater use to himself
and to bis fellows.
At Camp DeveDs, under the direction
OF DR.. Charles d. Woods, for 3S years
in agricultural experiment. station work
In Connecticut and Maine, courses 10
practical agriculture are now offered of
a grade that the young man who has had
a grammar school or slightly less educa-
tion can follow readily and with profit.
DeveDs has An abundance of arabic land
to break. A we'll trained faculty OK.
periepced In elementary teaching and
brought up with New England agricul.
ture is being assembled. Farm machin.
cry of the most improved type is al
hand. The leading breeds of live stock
will be added as fast as they are needed
for teaching purposes.
Briefly stated It is the purpose to en-
list each year several hundred young
men from rural New England; take
them to Camp Devens, furnish them
with comfortable quarters, good food,
we'll fitting clothes, suitable recreation,
and $50 90 q month; teach them the
essentials Of the military life, practical
civios and practical agriculture; and at
the end of their enlistment, be 1t one or
three years, return them to their homes
better fitted physically and mentally
for citizenship, leadership, and earning
livelihood on the farm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08
For County Agent.

DR.. Leon 8. Merrill, dean of the Col
lege OF Agriculture and director Of tht
agricultural extension service In Maine
has recommended for appointment al
county agent in Oxford County Ray
mond b. Lovejoy, to succeed George A
Yeatop, who recently resigned.
Mr.. Lovejoy was born on q farm IN
Industry, Franklin County, In 1892
After his graduation from the New
Sharon High School he took charge of 9
dairy farm at New Sharon, where e
head of cattle were kept. In 1918 be
entered University of Maine, taking the
agricultural course, earning his way BY
employ on dairy farm at Orono,
and By employ yment for Q period as 9
travelling salesman.
He had returned to college and was in
his junior year when war with Germany
was declared and agricultural students
were released to engage in farming. He
hired q farm that year and the following
spring bought one, which he has since
sold.
Next he was for year principal OF
the high school at Flagstaff, and gave
up that position to become sales man.
ager for q firm by whom he bad pre-
viously been employed as salesman.
This work took him all over New Eng
land, New York State and some of the
Southern States.
Preferring agricultural pursuits to
business, he returned to college last
year and is now completing his course,
ranking high In his various studies, and
will be ready to take up his permanent
work in Oxford County March /, or
earlier.
He has had hand in various kinds of
farm work, and is especially proficient
In dairying and orchardipg. In which
two lines Oxford County leads. he is
member Of the Alpha Beta fraternity,
was on the varsity debating team in
1917, assistant business manager of the
paper Published by the agricultural
students and treasurer of the Agricul-
tural Club. His wife, formerly Miss
Retta Z. Babb of New Sharon, has
taught school several years in Maine.
Mr.. Lovejoy was the unanimous choice
of the Oxford County Farm Bureau ex-
ecutive committee for county agent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08
sunburn Remsdy.

One Of the best remedies for q coat
of sunburn is sweet cream. The cream
is healing and not the least bit irritat-
ing to the most fercely burned nose.
The prepared "cold creams" are. OF
course, healing and bleaching. but are
very apt to irritate the sensitive mem
ber. Before washing the face rub
lightly with ordinary sweet table
cream, let stand as long as possible
then wash the face with lukewarm
water, using no soap. Sunburn Is real.
~ painful to some persons and sweet
cream lessons the hurt. s<
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08
az. 81 AntIoues n paIestIns.

CeFe oS Nnpquss VI T"ss
An archaeological department. has
been created In Palestine which WI
be responsible for the preservation ot
all antiquities. The high commission
er has appealed to all the archaeological
societies Of Palestine to report to the
administrator Of this nsw department
everything Of interest IN connection
with Paiestinian archeology. Delegates
from all these learned societies WI
be attached to this service.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08
Mormona 70 pedleate TempIe.

The Mormons Of Canada and many
from the United States win gather at
Cardston. Alberta. next May to attend
the dedication OF the great temple that
has been In process Of erection since
1914. The building viii cost $1bOO..
600 when completed and win be unlike
any ether structure in the domain.
The paintings for the rooms and the
decorations for the other interiors
are now being finished. It b one Of
ths shsw places q aoutheEn Alberta.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08
x.Ray In Shoe Store.

A leading New York store has re-
Gently installed an ingenious X-ray
outfit which permits its patrons to see
iusr how their feet flt In any pair OF
shoes. In fact, at glance the pa
irons can note the position Of the
bones of their feet in any given pair
of shoes, and In that manner deter
mine whether they are trying the
proper last or not.-Scientidc Amer
lean.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

e3oo a month easily made work
} spare time in your home town or
y. Experience not necessary.
kher sex. Address
THE FRATERNITIES,
Richmond, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08
RatloeInatIon WIN q rwIst

A certain minister Of state, rather
wen known throughout this world for
stiffness. had pledged himself def
nitely to a certain course Of action;
and some honorable members we're dis
cussing the probability Of his keeping
his word. One with q pretty wit said:
II think he viii. although he said be
would. ."@Lopdon Morning Post
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08
pI,coverv CREDITED 70 Cattle.

Discovery Credited % Vases'
Il was owing to cattle refusing %
drink from IN impregnated spring on
EPSON common In 1918 that EPSON
salt was discovered. Doctors e1am'
ined the spring. and In consequence
Of their verdict oil the aristocracy OF
England were hurrying to Epson .
few years later to take the waters
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08
NUMBER 6.
BOSTON PRODUCE MARKET. WEE.
OF JANUARY 24-JANUARY q
prepared by the United States Bureau
Of Markets.)
Fruits and Vegetables.

Except for q slight advance in cabbage,
all important lines either held steady at
last weeks prices or declined slightly.
Trading was practically suspended Tor
then considerable stock has arrived in q
New York State Baldwins selling $3.50
$50 per barreli. good New Hampshire
Baidwins from cold storage at y $1,000 S,.Sei
boxes at $100-2.00. Best Danish cabbage
from New York State advanced from $l.2s
per barrel to $1.5o. New Florida cabbage
In barrel crates sold at the end o. a.as the
celesy was firm at s4.oo-5.6o per bushel
box and California. celery at $6.0O-6.50
per crate. Cape Cod cranberries we're
steady at $14.00-17;o0 per barrel. Con.
$1.00-1.50 per 100 pound sack. Aroosto2k
County potatoes were In heavy supply
and 10c.-15c lower. closing $1.50-l.10 per
100 pounds. This years potato crop Is
United States Department Of Agricul.
ture Indicates that a larger proportion OF
the crop is still in the hands Of producers
than at this time last year. Native grown
parsnips and beets were steady at {l;SG.
LIS per bushel turnips at 75c.-l.25. while
carrots were lower. at $l.2s-1.s0. Squash
was in good demand, native grown Green
Hubbard selling at 6c.-7c. per pouhd:
lighthouse d% rs IN cucumbeSrs, rsS, o were sseaf 40 .oc
S0c. per pound. while lettuce advanced to
40c.-$1.00 per bushei.
Dairy and Poultry
The only real feature on the Dairy
markets during the past week mas peen
the further sharp decline In fresh egg
Stimulated consumption. and better
trade was reported for a few days. but
there was not sufficient o. clean up
stocks and toward the last Of the week
the week has been about &c. per dozen.
Fresh Western eggs declining from ooc.-
CSC. down to 59c.-61c. on Friday. Nearby
eggs have also been more plentiful a5 ana
Butter markets have made very little
change. Trade has been almost wholly
ON storage butter and values have grad
ually hardened. but no great pr,ee
been reaching the market more freely
from nearby and western sections but mas
not sold at much advance over the same
grade of storage butter. AT the ciose
9O-92 score fresh butter was bringing
lS-50c., and the same grade Of storage
T-4sc. .
Cheese also made slight improvement
In feeling but no change In price. very
little fresh cheese has been arriving mere
ewing to the danger Of frost damage IN
chipping from country points at this sea-
SON of the year. so trade has been ON
held goods and these have sold IN the
range Of 26-2sc. for Twins and al Is-'"c'
for Young Americas.
The higher prices during the past week
on the Poultry markets have evidently
had an effect on trade. as dealers have
noted gradual falling of In demand and
Price changes have been noted only on
the very fanciest fresh chickens. some Oh
these selling l-2c. higher. Fowl have ave
According to size and quality. Very little
i've poultry from nearby sections has
arrived and prices on these have been
ebout the same. although heavier receipts
class n little easier Fowl steady at s6-
acc. and chickens at 1850
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08
Lara Of Pr.eIeua Stones.

The emerald. the turquoise. the
fade, sapphire and topaz all carry
abundant lore Of love. Of sacred. ana
Of healing description In their lovely
rays and colora The jade. associated
with history from ancient days II one
Of the Oldest and most curious stones
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08
SUGAR From Palm Sac.

In 10 Cast Indies sugar known
az jaggery Is made from the sap Of
the coconut palm. The sap is obtained
BY cutting the flower spathe and the
Juice yields about 10 per cent Of sugar.
Il is consumed locally and is very purA
Chemically. much Of Il Il identical
With cane and beet sugar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08
roads Aid HortlculturIsts.

In Europe toads are carried to he
eities to market and are purchased By
the horticulturists. who By their aid
sre enabled to keep in check the multi
plication Of the insects that pray upea
|thsk fsuihL nower4 &C.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-08
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

ne matter OF
Of Norway, Bankrupt
the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge of the
|lstrict Court Of the United States for the
1strics Of Maine:
1ORGE NJ. RAND of Norway, In the County
[of Oxford. and State Of Maine. In said
rict. respectfully represents that on the 2nd
kof October. last past. he was duly adjudged
rupt under the Acts Of Congress relatinx 70
ruptcy; that he has duly surrendered all
property and rights Of property, and has fully
Dlied with al the requirements Of said Acts
Of the orders OF Court touching his bank
therefore, he prays, That he may be decreed
he Court TO have q full discharge from all
provable against his estate under said
&ruptcy Acts, except such debts ac are ex.
ID BY law from such discharge
tied this Sist day Of December, A. ID. 1870.
GEORGE N. RAND, Bankrupt.
zORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
'tRIor OF MAINE. 50.
= this 18th day Of January, "a 4 ID. 1891, on
ling the foregoing petition, it ts
|fuered by the Court. that hearing be had
D the same on the &th day Of March, A. D.
4 before said Court at Portland, In said Dis
as 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and thai
zee thereof be published In The Oxford Dem
3, q newspaper printed In sail District, nnC
AL known creditors, and other persons In
rest, may appear &c the said time and place,
show cause. II any they have. why the
er Of said petitioner should not be granted
% 10 10 further Ordered by the Court, Thai
Clerk shall send by mail 20 all known cred.
copies Of said petition and this order, ad
BED 10 them st their places Of residence as
ID.
Ztness the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
Ae said Court. and the seal thereof, at Port
In said Districs. on the 15sh day OF Janu
[s.l GEO. C. WHEELER, Clerk.
! true COPY of petition and order thereon.
Attest: GEO. c. WHEELER, Clark.