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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

On THE VERDICT. A Kentucky jury
has rendered characteristic Kentucky
verdict in acquiting Congressman Thomp.
son OF the charge Of murder. The verdict
was foregone conclusion, though the case
was perfectly clear. Kentucky Is one OF
the United States Of America which ap-
pears to be peopled with q barbarous tribe
somewhat resembling Arabs or Afghans in
their revengeful dispositions. With them
1t Is shoot first and think afterwards II at
all, at every fancied sffront. If the jury
had had the grace to bring in even ver-
dict Of manslaughter, excusing Thompson
because he had received great provocation,
II would have saved appearances. As it
is, they justify the act and put an unnec-
essary premium on the pistol. The result
is q mockery of law and justice. Take no
tice that in Kentuckey every man is to be
a law unto himself, combining in himself
Judge, jury and executioner. 1t Is good
State to stay away from.-Porttdnd Adrer-
tiser
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

Mr.. +. ID. Palmer of Albany, one of the
greatest of American sculptors, writes US
For thirty-nine years PONDS EXTRACT
has grown steadily in favor with the peo-
pie, while hundreds of so called remedies
have risen, fallen and gone out of sight,
up like a rocket, down like the stick &"
Ponds Extract is the most perfect proper
alton of the shrub; perfection attainable
only by long experience and the labor of
the most scientific chemists. Do not be
deluded in this matter; it is of great i'm
Portance to yourselves. Always ask for
and see that you get Ponds Extract.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

The Minneapolis Tribune publishes
this under the head Of "An nliterate May
or's Letter."
"Sur: II the Tribune intends to imply
that In my ofishal capacity am an ass,
l wish nearby over my o1ishal siguachure
to deny the staitment In the most sollum
manner Of witch am capabal."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
HUMAN Broop.-On the purity and Wit.

HUNAS BLooD.-On the purity and vital.
ity Of the blood depend the vigor and health
of the whole system. Disease of various
kinds is often only the sign that nature is
trying TO remove the disturbing cause. A
remedy that gives life and vigor to the
blood, eradicates scrofula and other impuri.
ties from it, as Hoods Sarsaparilla un.
doubtedly does, must be the means of pre-
venting many diseases that would occur
without its use. Sold by dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

MORE REYoRM. - Over $1,000 has been
expended for food, drink and cigars by
the Boston City Council since Jan. l.,
which is an average Of about two dollars
day for every member. A member of
the Council attended Z ball not long ago
and took several ladies to supper, charg-
ing the whole bill e19. to the city; others
have ordered groceries and wine sent to
their residences. Who wouldn't be re-
former?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
PRIZE AWARD.

The best puzzle sent in response to our
recent offer was furnished by "Gipsy,
Bryant's Pond, Maine, TO whom we award
the prize. A variety of puzzles reached
Us, including one or two which were no;
original and could not therefore enter into
competition. All points considered, we
designate the one for which We have
awarded the prize as the best received
during the two weeks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
An Arkansaw boy writing from CO.

AN Arkansaw boy writing from COL
lege in reply to his fathers letter, said
$50 you think that l am wasting my
time in writing little stories for the local
papers, and cite Johnsons saying that
the man who writes except for money is
fool. 1 shall act upon DR.. Johnson
suggestion and write for money. Send
me fifty dollars"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

SEVERE SUFFERING.-For sick headache
and pains in the stomach, have used for
myself as well as for my children, ~. r.
1t1roOdS BiuerS," and speedy relief has
always resulted. Since suffering severely
from a trial OF the imitation, | have OBJ
served the patented trademark 1" L. F."
Mrs. DAVID o. HAMILTON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

Little Karl stood watching his mother,
who was filing lamp, one morning, with
very clear oil. Suddenly the little fellow
asked: "a Is that water you are putting in
tie lamp, mammal" "Why, no, child (;
water wos't burn" lie quickly answered,
" Hot water burns"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
the winter

During the winter we feel that we
can hold our own pretty well as an aver
age liar, but now that the circus bill is
beginning to adorn the wall we feel our
utter insignifcance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
TORONTO. Sept. II, 1850.

Hop BiteFs Co..
have been sick FOR the past six years,
suffering from dyspepsia and general weak.
ness. | have used three bottles OF HOP
Bitters, and they have done wonders fol
me. am well and able 10 work. and eat
and sleep well. cannot say too much fol-
Hop Bitters. SIMON ROBBINS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
USE ONLY
RUBBER PAINTS.
S. P. MAXIM & SON, ACTS
SOUTH PARIS.

soO II N<ANshSs
NIB. We desire 70 call special attention 10 the
SUPERIOR QUALITIES OF this paint. During the
pas two years over POUR HUNDRED gallons OF II
have been used in THIS VICINITY, giving In EVERY
INSTANCE the very best OF satisfaction
II IL well known that the best lead and oil mix
ed in the usual way will in . short tune lose its
gloss and rub or or chalk. Rubber Paint Ia guar
antNed not 10 CRACK, CHALK, OR FEEL.
We are aware OF n great prejudice against mix
ed paints but we confidently recommend this, be
lieYing il 10 be the most beautiful durable and
ec0nom ical paint IN the market.
Remember this Rubber Paint is composed OF
pure White Lead, Zinc, Lin-ced OIL and India
Rubber. with the best coloring pigments that can
be obtained grousd in. A careful examination
of buildings on which IL has been used Will con-
vince the mo-: skeptical OF rs merits.
We refer 20 the following parties who have ~
ed our paint viz
J. {. Marble, .. A. Maxim. J. Daniels Paris
hin. NJ. Cushman. North Paris. 5. +. Briggr,R'
Y. Hall %. y. True, =. &. Merrill, and l.. s. Bill
ings SO. Paris. 4. M rruil, Norway
Send for circular aud price lisi.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
TIE BorIrrREp Army SURGEONS.

IL was IN war-timeS. The QuSrtermas-
ter OF the Fourth New York Artillery was
nearly dead with dyseutery. The surgeons
did their best for him, but at last gave
him up. Lieut.. BemiS, who is now well
known merchant in Oneida, y. Y, ven
tured TO dose him with PERRY DAVIs'S PAIN
KILLER In a few days the Quartermas-
ters suferiugs were over, and he was on
duty IS before.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

Architects may not be literary, but they
are responsible for great many fine sto-
rieS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

On and after October p and until fur rnouee
trains wiz ran a. follows:
GOING WEST.
Express trains for Lewiston win leave Portland
AZ - a. m, I is p. m, 5:l5 p, IN.
For south Paris, Norway, Montreal, Chicago,
ami the West, vial leave Portland al 10 a. m,
South Paris az 1910, Norway 10 yossa. m, and
Gorhsm al u so y. m, and from Portland at 80
from SO. Paris. 40, Norway 3=27.
Mixed trains for south Paris. Norway and Cor
nam will leave Portland at .5l5 p. M, so. Paris
7:$5 y. m, 6orham n 90 p. m.
GOING EAST.
Express trains for Portland viii leave Lewis
on az 80 :. m, IL 10 a. M, and 81 and IS
pm
For south Paris, Norway, Levi stOn, Portland
and Boston vii leave Gorham 81 % Z. 10 e, South
Paris az 10 - a. NJ, and Norway al 10 40 a. NJ,
reaching Portland a. 1898
Mixed trains for Portland and Lewiston will
leave GOrham ct 5: as a. n, south Paris 6:i5
3. Norway Q 90 q. H. arriving N Portland ~
q.4O 3 NJ, ard an afternoon mixed train leaves
GOrham for Portland at lilo a. m, SO. Paris,
~ p. H., arriving a Portland 50 10 p. n.
TfaiUs will run by Portland time.
JOSEPH HICKSoS. General Man assr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
AYERS
Hair Vigor

restores, with the gloss and freshness Of youti.,
faded or gray hair 20 a natural rich brown color
or deep black, as may be desired. BY its use light
or red hair may be darkened thin hair thiekeued
and badness often, though not always, cured.
1t checks falling Of the hair, and stimulate
weak and sickly growth to vigor. Itpreyeuts AMI
cures scurf and dandruff. aud heals nearly every
disease peculiar TO the scalp. As a Ladies' Hair
Dressing, the vIGoR Is unequalled II contains
neither oil nor dye, renders the hair soft glossy,
and silken In appearance, and imparts delicate,
agreeable, and lasting perfume.
Mr.. c. p. BRrcHER writes from KirJy. o.. hly
8, 1882 " Last fail my hair commenced falling
out, and in short time | became nearly bald
used part OF bottle of AYERS HAIR NiGoR,
which stopped the falling of the hair, and started
new growth. have now n full head Of hair
growing vigorously, and am convinced that but
Ior the use OF your preparation should have been
entirely bald"
j.. W. Bowen, proprietor Of the McArtIrH Ohio
Enquirer, says AYERS HAIR VIGoR is a most
excellent preparation for the hair. speak OF il
from my own experience. Its use promotes the
growth OF new hair, and makes IL glossy and soft.
The NToOR Is also a sure cure for dandruff. Not
within my knowledge has the preparation ever
failed TO give entire satisfaction"
Mr. ANGUS FAIRBAIRS, leader of the cee.
DRAFTED Fairbairn Family of Scottish Vocalist,
>sc"t <Hhsss, req. y, 1851.
since my hair began 10 give slvery evidence Of the
cnange which aeeting time procureth, have used
AYkRs HAIR vIGoR, and so have been able to
maintain an appearance of youthfulness mat
yer OF considerable consequence 10 ministers,
orators actors, and in fact every one who lives III
the eyes Of the public"
Mrs. o. A. PRESCOTT, writing from Is Elm 81.
Chdrtesforn, Mass, lprit IA, 1ss2, says Two
years ago about two-thirds OF my hair came on
Il thinned very rapidly, and was fast growing
bald. On using AYERS HAIR yIGoR the falling
stopped and Q new growth commenced, and ~
about month my head was completely covered
with short hair. It has continued to grow, and !.
now as good as before 1t fell. Iregularly usedbuI
one bottle OF the yIGoR, but now use II OCCASION
ally a. dressing"
Wehave hundreds Of similar testimonials to the
emcscy Of Ayes HAIR vIooR. II needs but -
trial 10 convince the most skeptical Of its value
PREPARED BY
Dr.. J. G. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold BY all Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

Mr. William c. Willentt, of Portland,
Ne, saws - found Browns Iron Bitters
an excellent remedy for nervous COM
plant"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

4 trade paper called the Corset is talked
of. IL will no doubt, ''come to stay"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

A California man has seen a rattlesnake
with two legs. One for each boot, you
see.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
WALrrR p ROBINSON
SURTEYOR.
East Sumner, Maine.

Having purchased q new Surveyors Tran. I
am prepared 70 do all kinds OF surveying rte.
tracing old lines . specially.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

full purse and a brandy bottle rarely
occupy opposite pockets in the same coat
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

That's what beats me, said befuddled
man as he glanced at the broomstick.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

"How much will a sealskin sacque
cost :"
"Three hundred dollars" and as the
girl spoke these words baleful light
shot from her eyes.
"You can have the money tomorrow,
he said, and went slowly out of the
room.
81 thought my darling papa would
weaken" said the girl, and lifting the
fork slowly to her lips, the last of the
pie was gone.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

4 hen never has regular meal; she a.
ways has picked-up dinner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

BoilS, blotches, pimpleS and all skin dis
eases, are quickest cured by cleansing the
the blood with Ayers SarSaparilla.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

CATARRH OF THE BLADDER,
Singing Irritation, Inflammation, all Kid
ney and Urinary Complaints, cured by
Buchu-paiba. 81.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
Iu.-TRANSPosITIoN.

W.-CROSS-woRD ENIGMA.
In help, but not in hinder;
In coal, but not in ciuder;
In many, not in few;
In water, not in dew;
In gold, but not in lead;
In marry, not in wed;
In rich, but not in poor;
In seeming, not in sure;
In clodhopper, not in boor;
Whole the dictionaries teach
Is kind of silent speech.
,3LS D - SQUoGrrE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
OUT OF THE STORE.

Mr.. Kemper, of Illinois, was in thu
mercantile business. He had great
deal of work outside of his store, and he
generally made it point to pay mer
that worked for him with goods. Or
one occasion he had a pile of wood hi
wanted cut into stove wood. Calling
to boy on the street, he said.
Here, Dock. l want to get little
wood cut. Can you do ="
eyes said the boy.
"All right; you go over to the house
aud cut up that pile, and come back, and
III pay you for it; but" he added after
moments pause 81 suppose you will
take it out of the storei"
"Of course" replied the boy 81 would
Just as soon take i. cut Of the store as
not"
Meeting Kemper on the street day or
two after, the boy said:
"Say Mr.. Kemper, would like to have
the cash for cutting that wood"
why" said Kemper, Il thought you
were going to take it out Of the store"
"Well, who said / wasn't: We are
out Of the store now, aud will take the
cash
WALL ST. NEws.-"Father said the
young man, as he leaned on his hoe,
"they say the balance of trade is agin
us
"They do, en-"
"And that our bank reserves are rap
idly diminishing"
"Du tell!'
"And that railroad extension has
come to halt"
"Well, swan !"
And that the volume of securities is
substantially without market"
Great snakes Well, never. And
do they say anything about Teller stop
ping to lean on his hoe to talk when he
might just as well talk and hoe, too =
Reuben spit on his hands and resum-
ed
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
ISAAC BAGNALL,
W0oLep Manufacturer !

Manufactures CAssnxRxs ,sArNErrs. corro.
and WOOL, and all Wool FLANSELs FRocKryos
and YARss, CUsroh CLOTH DRxssNo and Roll
CARDfNo,
HANOVER, ME,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
PLACING A PIE ON THE RETIRED
LIST.

"But papa z tttf =
"Not another word" said the person
thus addressed, tall, handsome man, in
whose deep brown hair tinge of gray
was just beginning to show. "You know,
my child" he continued, "that nothing
could give me more pain than refusing
any wish of yours, and that I am never
so happy and free from care as when
some act of mine has made your life
brighter. But this request l cannot
grant. A sealskin sacque with fur trim
mings. BY my halidom, you jest brave
ly I! and turning hastily away, Dunstan
Perkins stepped to the sideboard and took
q drink. For an instant Lillian stood in
the conservatory looking steadily down
at the heavy velvet carpet, in which her
shapely feet sunk deeply, but presently
the spirit of desolate loneliness seemed
to leave her, and going quietly into an
adjoining room she began eating pie.
In few moments her father came
into the apartment. perhaps / was
rather harsh with you, Lilian," he began.
But the girl interrupted him. "Dont
speak of it again, dear papa" she said,
"because l know that you really have no
money to spare. While was mending
your overcoat last evening | saw that
note from Daisy and would not"
"You saw the note" asks Mr.. Perkins,
in hoarse, agonized tones.
"Yes, papa; but you know new
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
OUR PUZZLE CORNER.

Communications for this Department should
be sent the editor, W. ii. EASTMAN, East sum-
ner, Me.
I.-CHARADE.
To Quench their fierce thirst
Men drink at my first;
My second denotes to exist;
Ny thirds straight stick
Don't guess me too quick
With my whole you can have great
feast. r. e. :.
u.-DoUBLE DIAGONAL.
l. A bird.
>. plant.
5. A substance formed from plant.
4. Smooth.
;. To groove.
The diagonals name bird and an ami
NAL. Gypsy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

"a N.-DECAPITATIONS.S
l. BeheSd a wall ornament, and leave a
noise.
.. Behead 10 try, and leave to wander.
3. Behead to grasp, and leave to sever
stitches.
I. Behesd a crevice, and leave frame.
>. Behead almost, and leave betimes.
6. Behead longing, and leave insane
talk.
:. Behead large package, and leave a
kind Of liquor.
5. Behead large mound, and leave
wrong.
9. Behead a making ready, and leave
wrong.
10. Behead TO saturate, and leave tree.
CELIA Sam.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
BRADLEY'S
SUPERPHOSPHATE
THE ACKNOWLEDGED STANDARD
FERTILIZER!

Any artificial fertilizer, 10 be both quick i'm A.
effects and lasting In its results, mn.t DC A go,d
SUPERPH0sPHATE for IN this lies the tnud.
mental prir OF Commercial fertilizers m.
foundation OF their manufacture being the dis.
covery OF the process Of manufacturing super
phosphate from bone and sulphuric acid. The
great superiority OF BRADLEY'S sTPERPHOS.
PLATE over all other fertilizers IL due 20 IT. be.
Ing high grade Hp1phogphate containing phos.
phoric cid, Nitrogen. potash and al other nee
essary elements OF plant 10 ~ proportions aAd
from materials found by the practical experience
OF y years 10 be the best to meet the requirements
OF al! crops.
In distinction from special fertilizers - adap,ed
only for speeidi crops, this Phosphate containing
all the Ingredients Of pant food IN the best fJra
and in DgicieHf quantities.. II a PERFECT kER.
TlLlLEk for all crops and 10 equally well
adapted Tor use with or without manure
Bradley's Phosphate has stood a longer more
general and severrr test than Any other fertilizer
In the United states. and has cone oul ahead
f,renfy tico yeaTs ia sEcc,sso the Bradley Fsrul.
izer COMPANY now being the largest ngaHu6IctHr
ers or artificial fertilizers GA The icorid
All articles manufactured or sold by
hem are guaranteed TO n ID To the stan
dsrd sdvsrtissd. The, en- icy In th.ir
laboratory frst-eIsss hem is'.. who are
constantly Analysing heir goods. and
none are sent tn mark., IN a positively
known to be mp To the req -.rsd standard.
Call and get book, giving the Testimony OF
many reliable farmers, Throughout. the state as
10 II . value, from actual trial OF H.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29

WALL ST. NEws.-"Father said the
young man, as he leaned on his hoe,
"they say the balance Of trade is agin
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
PORTLAND MAINE.
IA MxN

VINO IS usAeQuA,srso wnH THG GEOGRAPHY Of TINS cous
IsAhlsIno I.ns kAa IhAI IHI
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-29
GRAND TRUNK R. R.
Winter Arrangement

On and afler October % ard until fur rnotce
trains viii run a. follows:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-11-21
The GAMBLER's LAST DEAL.

CT dealt the game for twenty years,
But I'll never deal again;
For saw one sight that makes me loathe
Tie thought of the tigers den!
g Some three years back las perhaps you know,
For / think I've seen you there),
dealt for half the boods in town,
And my game you can bet was squareP
ssone night boy strayed into my place,
Who couldn't have turned eighteen,
And half glance was enough to show
he was what we sports call greenp
Sc HIS faxen hair was fair as girls,
But saw, to his bright, blue eye,
The love of PLAY, like serpent, creep,
Or cloud DER summer sky
Wen, night after night you might see him there
And his luck was morse than bad
But he never squealed when he lost his pile
And almost pltied tie lad!
az should say, in the space of month or so
q can't just name the timel,
He dropped a hundred thousand, COOL
If he dropped single d1mel
stone night he sat with haggard look
In the place called his own.
For his pile was gone by IL O'clock,
And his final coin WAS : blown!
- Then ticker and chain ne handed in
For $500, stacked in blue
Which went my way on 1coppered' ace
CTwas my limit, and reached by few
ssQuick he snatched from his breasts flashing gem
Which he passed me with steady hand,
But the cold sweat break from his brow,
Though his pluck was something grand!
ST handed him out a thousand more,
For saw twas peerless stone;
Well, it was use, for the luck had set
AS he should ere this, have knownl
''When his last chip went for while he sat
AS if his sense had gone,
Then, reluctantly, from his smooth, white hand,
He drew circlet worni
- How much for this ? , he hoarsely said;
L know that its values small
dead mothers gift; but, should win,
III redeem it, hrst of all!
81 took the ring-'twas poor, old band,
Which, new, might cost a W.;
Though twas worthless now, passed a stack
Just the end of his luck to see
g He 'planked i. down in the pot'-and then
His face on the table laid
pom his folded arms, and never moved,
However the deal was playedI
g l told him when the limit barred
But he answered never a word,
So we played five hundred on each card:
Still he neither spoke nor stirredi
ssWeI, would you believe it2
The pot 'won OUT for it seemed that worn, old
ring,
Had changed his luck Though can't say how,
For luck is 'skeery thinglI
= 7 shook him up, for the deal was made
But his head fell back like lead
And quit the game on that very night,
For the poor young chap was dead !"
Boston Herald.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-11-21

in threshing. Of late years there has
been constant strife between owners
of rival machines to see which could
turn out the most bushels of grain day.
IL the farmer who owns the grain does
not see to it, this will result in waste
when he can never afford, no matter
how large his crop is.
IT is estimated now that one COW in
every 1000 In this country is a Jersey.
Inns breed has increased more rapidly
Dy Importation than any other, and it is
IN most sections where introduced. the
taVOrlte for crossing with native cattle
TOR dairy purposes. In this way a great
deal OF Jersey blood is brought into our
American stock of dairy COWS.
IF corn is planted year after year on
the same ground, the crop will soon be
nearly half destroyed by smut. The
germs of this fungus live in corn stubble
over winter, and after damp summer
they progress very rapidly. Smut is al
ways most abundant in garden corn
where there is little rotation in crops.
THE black teeth in pigs are caused
just as black teeth are in human beings.
by bad breath and sour stomach, the re-
suit of indigestion. Young pigs are es-
pecially liable to overlooking. The re-
suit is they become stunted and IN
thrifty. Enough food, SO that they will
eat 1t clean, and given at regular inter-
vals, is the most approved practice.
SOME varieties of squash are less La
bic to attacks of the squash bug than
others. The Canada crookneck is of the
exempt class. It is not so good a squash
as the Hubbard, but may be planted by
farmers who have tried IN vain for years
to grow the latter. The summer squashes
are also less injured by this enemy, their
rapid growth enabling 1t to overcome
their attacks.
A WRITER in the New York World saws
that he had variety of sweet corn with
tall stalks and ears set high. By select
ing only the lowest ears formed on the
stalks, regardless of their size or general
appearance, he has produced corn in
every way equal to the original, but with
the ears set comparatively low on the
stalks. The fodder part of the plant
has also been materially reduced in size.
DURING hot weather COWS, if given a
fair chance, will eat mueh more freely
by night than in the daytime. Hence,
the impol1cy of pasturing by day and
driving into bare barnyard without
food or drink for the night, as is the
common practice among old-fashioned
farmers. A feed of green-cut food OF
some kind, with plenty of pure water
through the night is the most paying in
vestment that the dairyman can make.