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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
witty Remarks Of IN Artis.

Kenny Meadows was an artist who was
always welcome at any social gathering,
for he had an infinite fund Of quotation
and mother wit. A certain well known
studio pun was his. There had been one
day long talk about fresco and the
palette necessary forit, and the repeated
remark that 1t needed o palette Of earths
quite tired him out.
"You talk of ochres. " he said. "but the
worst Of all you haven't named, though
it's the commonest. That's the medi-
Ocrer'
"Then." said another artist, ''you don't
believe in the golden means being the
best Of thingsy"
"No," said he, "I'll divide that with
you. You may take the mean. and I'll
keep the gold"
According to his own telling. his stand
ard Of praise was o financial one.
snow I dare say you think yourself .
very clever fellow to paint 20 good o
picture" he said to his friend, William
Bell Scott, who had just completed his
"Old English Ballad Singer" "But its
nothing to paint spicture compared with
what 1t Is to sell 1t. When you do that,
I'll congratulate your
But every one knows Just how much
such deprecatory criticism meant. Mead
ows was "fond Of talhng."-Youths
Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
FLORIDA NATURAL PHOSPHATE DE-
POSIIS

Florida phosphates are more easily
disintegrated, softened and apparently
In better condition to be assimilated by
plants than almost any other natural
phosphate known. This physical coudi-
ton has led To the use of such phos-
pilates as fertilizers without previous
treatment with sulphuric acid. As Is
well known, most phosphates are fret
treated with sulphuric acid In order to
set the phosphoric acid free before being
used for fertilizlng purposes. Florida
phosphates have been used during sew
eral years past to considerable extent
directly applied to the soil without
previous treatment with sulphuric acid,
aud the results have been favorable.
IL having been proved that these ph0s-
pilates are equally valuable without
previous treatment with sulphuric acid,
Il will enable them to be delivered to the
farmers at a very much less price per
ton than superphosphate can possibly
be furnished. The whole OF the expense
Of the sulphuric acid needed In the
treatment, and the cost OF the treatment
Il saved.
Powdered Florida phosphates contain
ing 25 to 30 per cent of phosphoric acid
are now sold In the Boston market at
Wholesale for $40 per ton and retailed
for SIS per ton. lt must not be for
gotten that these powdered Florida phos-
pilates act In q beneficial way apart from
their mere content Of phOsphorlc acid.
The lime which they contain appears to
be In excellent condition for producing
proper foculation Of the soil. Their
application, therefore, to stih, clayey
soils would doubtless prove highly
beneficial aside from their content OF
phosphoric acid. Their application To
sandy soils IL equally beneficial on ac-
count Of neutraiizing tho acids pervad-
Ing this class of soils.
Thus In the application Of this fertil-
lzer, We lind double benefit: First, the
Improvement which IL makes In the
physical condition of the soil, and Sec
oud the amount Of plant food available
In L., being more than double that OF
phosphoric acid contained In the highest
grade Of superphosphates sold In the
market. In applying phosphates to the
soil, the so-called soluble superphos-
pilates have been generally used at
very high cost, but they cannot be
utilized In that condition by plants, for
II they were they would act corroslvely
on their tender tissues. They revert To
their original condition when applied to
the soil, and they are then In no fiuer
state Of division than the powdered
phosphates. =,
With powdered Florida phosphate and
nitrate OF soda or nitrate OF potash as
the basis Of operations, We can now OBJ
tain complete manures for every culture,
made according to any formula, and con-
tanning la a readily available and as
slmilsble form all the ingredients called
for.-Cor. Of the Mirror.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13

,sntral court, amid O scene Of unparalleled
splendor, and al his soul with music's
divine strains. An admission fee u
charged TO some Of the special concerts In
Choral hall-concerts at which famous
soloists appear-but every such concert "
O financial loss to tho management, and u
not expected to be anything but q loss.
The large appropriation made for music s
another example Of the generosity OF the
men who have made this fair.
Perhaps you have read good deal In
the papers about the Columbian guards
their insolence, rashness, brutality, ignor.
ance. There are 900 Of these exposition
policemen, and many Of them were OF
necessity raw recruits. They needed train.
ing and experience. Many Of them were
country young men who sought this EN-.
ployment for the opportunity It would
Give them to see the exposition and the
life which In I'm and about the exposition.
Il would indeed be surprising II among 20
many men there were not few whose
heads were turned by tho exercise of"a
little brief authority" few who were
ignorant and rude. But In all the time
have been here I have yet to meet the frst
case Of this sort. Invariably l have been
treated with courtesy bJ these much
maligned sentries. have yet TO witness
An instance Of their brutality or insolence.
Two or three weeks ago eyen the Chicago
pspers were filed with complaints Of the
guards, but In q majority OF these cases
the facts were that some one had attempt
ed 70 violate the rules and had lost his
temper when restrained or placed under
arrest By the representative OF the law.
I have watched the Columbian guard
with good deal Of interest They were
2,5O0 young men gathered from all walks
OF life, particularly those In which the In.
nuences are not refining or elevating. A.
hired they were o motley mob, unaccus-
toned TO discipline and some Of thea
strangers 70 civtlity. Well, it is interest
Ing TO note how quickly they have bean
transformed into good soldiers Already
they have the bearing. the repose, the dig
nifty mingled with the considerateness
which should ever charactsriEs men who
are thrust Into positions Of responsibility
and delegated authority. This army OF
guards has been 70 ms an cxposition OF
itself-a display Of the manhood Of the
common people, and OF the adaptability OF
our young men To military service. Il
presents an object lesson In the soldierly
qualities OF Americans, and shows this
gsceration In small way that which the
laS saw on . grand and moro tsrrtbls
scale-ths ease With which our country.
men may leave the plow and the bench,
the railway brake and the desk, the coun-
Ter and the school, and become part OF an
Effective, Intelligent and thoroughly dis
eiplined martial force.
!. would bs foolish 20 say thess guards
aro altogcthsr perfect They are not ideal.
-jut the other sxtrsmo, that reached By
tho spirit Of faulthnding which u alto
gethcr too prevalent In this country, 70
equally sbairi The guards are credit
10 tho country and the expositiou, and
they are improving every day. Bone pso-
We ask why 70 many guards are nsosssary.
Two thousand hvs hundred y pretty
'asss number q policemen to- 60 sitN %
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
PRUNING FRUIT TREES.

Agricslfrrui Editor DemOerdf:
In most sections l have been this
spring there has been general tendency
70 look after and prune their fruit trees.
l believe this 10 . step In the right
direction. Many tree In my section
has received the pruning knife aud saw
tor the drst time. The farmers are wax
Ing up TO the fact that tree allowed to
grow as it pleases seldom ever grows
any fine fruit. II ls fruit and not wood
We are after. We must learn to control
the growth Of our trees. We can not
expect many No. I apples when lt re-
quires all Of the nourishment to grow the
wood.
We should watch the growth Of our
trees. That tree that 10 not making .
growth Of one foot per year requires
looking after; there Il something wrong.
] notice there are many opinions In
regard when to prune trees; some prune
In the fall, some In March or April,
some In June, and some not at all.
hnd the profit Of fruit culture 10 com
mensurate to the care and labor We put
into it. am quite believer In June
pruning. Those Of you who have
pruned your trees In the fall or spring
take some tree that you have neglected
or not pruned at all, and prune IL In
June after Ii has fully leaved out, and
watch the result. hnd there is no ex-
perience like personal. What . person
sees he knows. I should be pleased to
hear through the Democrat your result.
y.P. DECOsTER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
the PIG HAS THE FLOOR.

Just now the pig Is matter OF gener-
al concern the country over. While the
very extreme prices Of few weeks ago
for all pork products and especially for
dressed hogs have shaded on, yet high
prices are still on, and show no sigma
whatever OF weakening. There 10 .
shortage Of hogs In the country aud u Is
certain the vacancy cannot be filled with
any promptness. A gentleman who has
a high appreciation Of the pig In New
England agriculture writes: "rhere 10 q
grand chance for the pork business In
New England In the next i've years."
This short supply Of pigs cannot be
made up To order, therefore prices must
remain at q paying standard for some
time TO come. Farmers, dairymen, and
others who know how TO grow pigs Will
do well to push this business at least for
A time. The profits. however, will de-
pend largely on how IL 10 done. Figs
should be grown largely on cheap food
material. Crops easily grown and
adapted to the purpose should be pro.
duced and fed directly from the Held
with no unnecessary cost involved. Ine
corn feed called for need not be large
and should be introduced chiefly a. sup.
Elementary to these cheaper feeds and
Tor the purpose Of finishing them on.
The pork market now calls for, tand Is
satisfied with well grown pig, not Tor
A ball Of fat only. "Seven Inches OF
clear pork on the back" is not now q
qualification In the round hog market.
Meat, not lard, IL wanted. This meat 10
best produced by vegetable diet large
ly rather than by western corn chiefly.
Just here more than at any other point
Il our Maine pork making at fault.
Pork producers should prepare for thei'
work and provide the cheap cost foods
go valuable In their place. Making
pork ON purchased western grain ~
principal factor In the business neve'
can give = vide margin Of profit. There
IL q better way, and he who dnds t out
and pursues lt intelllgently can make
come money In growing pigs In Maine
In the next few years.-Naine Farmer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
ADVERTISING CHEAP SHEEP.

But what shall We do with those we
cannot fxttenl Well, that Is little
more'dlfiicult part OF the Job. But keep
up courage; keep them In lot by them
selves; never try to sell Gull while run
ming in with lot Of good sheep; they
then look worse than they really are.
Put an advertisement In your county
paper, stating that you have shcep for
saie and will sell them cheap. That
word sscheap" always attracts attention,
a. everybody wants to buy cheap; you
won't have to walt long before someone
will come to see those cheap sheep.
There are buyers for cheap sheep, ~
well ~ for cheap anything else. Mer-
chants realize this, and advertise,
and we have reached day when the
farmer must do business upon busi-
ness principles, and advertising %
one Of them. One OF the great necds
OF the farmer Of to-day Ia . knowl
edge Of how to trsnsact his business 10 =
business way. when the buyer comes,
don't gse the big head and ask . big
price but pat the price In accordance
With the advertisement and . sale Will
b made.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
AN EYETOCOMFOR
What the Worlds Fair Manage
ment Has Done.
pLEsTY OF SEATS 10 REsr uPoH.

No Expsass Spared whs.svsr the Comfort
ofths People Il Inveivsd- -Rsfststiea ef
Lies Pubiishsd In Certain Papers Abest
tie Yair-ss.sthiag Asess tie Ceiun.
biAn Guard.
woRLD's Fam, June a. lspecial.l J.
Now that the glorious days Of juno are
here and the number Of visitors 10 the q.
position e daily increasing. the shady
seats TO be found At various places
throughout the grounds are always occu.
pied. In . letter written . couple OF
weeks ago said there was seating CO
pacity on the grounds for 10000 people,
and that this seemed 70 - enough. But
almost Immediately II became apparent
the sittings must be increased II the peo-
pie were TO have sufficient resting place.
u must bs said to the credit Of the man
ayers Of the fair that Just - soon a. they
realized the necessity Of increasing these
accommodations they set about the work.
Settees enough to hold 5000 more people
were at once ordered. and day after day
the contractors have placed wagonloads Of
benches all over the grounds. The man
ayers of the fair did this at considerable
expense at Q time when they scarcely
knew which way to turn for money. They
had exhausted their treasury in opening
A.. o.,. Nav a., and uere In debt. For
zig ea,e ~, -. - a. =. an. 80.
e.ery uoiiA. 'nss "ss 'AA.n ~ 's'
hundred hands were outstlstcned. Son'
- Ill
tractors, supply houses ofilciais ana even
workmen were unpaid. The attendance.
ovinR TO unfavorable weather and high
,aiIrosd rates. was not m great m had
-, .,,.ct.d Vet IN the facs M all tbese
,,s,..,.,sS a.. r,.,..s,. d. I, ..id 90
u ueus az M, ~. nss,,,,. :, &C., -.
si,.n.S snss % ,shsnsvs, I ,hs comsort nj tbs
psn',i. pn 10. ;nroivsS
P1p,e w. in..nS :. ros. q. . a.,crds, ~
4, Wv nos 80 ~ ,hs,. .noIns,i.t h,,t
sno hah"se's, ~. - W., -.
Ike 10 see Jusuo0 uoue .u .s
IN eastern paper ei,.le.s .ra. y, .,,ana,r .no ,a
agemens ot TUG Iaii 'nes a.o no.oy
iaise anu niaiiclousE 70 ny ea' %
tain silence conccrn,hs theni. ~ u NO.
true that ine ~ Moli' ia1 !. s.Ss .ss
money.maAs S.na .w,,iad ,,I,Iio,. -
ai,sc'on "ou'a as.,' nHv " n",,,a hans L.rt
doiian ot eAl.nu -. a.. 49, - ~
IN tneit .re%uly y,s ,1s ' o., % .,a,u..v To-
Penuu .o o.. .i.,.n.. ,ha, co,,Id
public comfort, ior elegance, ths' eoan
have been saved by narrow anu sei,sn
policy. Why, these Sery directors, tne
best business men OF Shieago, ha's gwen
ana continue 10 give theii tiino anu sher
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
woFks Of PAtiencS,

Probably the sternest patience II dis
played by the sculptor or the painter
who viii spend months and years In ma
terializing q conception. There IL no
doubt moro Of patience displayed by the
Caucasians. speaking numerically, than
any other race. but maintain that II II
q gift OF nature and Just as like to come
to dog a. to man. only the dog would
not have sense enough to use 1t as effect
lively as men would. Ihave seen great
deal Of this quality Of nature displayed
by savages, such as the negroes Of Africa
and the Indians Of America. We all ad-
miro the armor Of the old English
knights and the wonderfully intricate
workmanship displayed upon many Of
them, but I have seen Indian war COS
tunes that would make the eye Of the
seeker after curiosities and rsrities sim.
ply blind. The whole Is intricate and
interesting to look at. but closer inspec-
ton will invariably show almost endless
work-labor Of years to make II look
beautiful. Some Of the negroes Of the
south have fishing rods and tackle that
are marvels Of delicate hand workman
ship, 20 much 20 that there II nothing
like them to be had In the market for
money. All this, however, IL only CO.
complished by almost supreme patience.
St. Louis Globe e-Democrat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
To Ia, scenic Advertisements.

The practice of defacing natural scen.
cry with great advertisements Is not &c
prevalent In the United States as It was
generation ago, and public sentiment
Ii steadily growing stronger against 1t.
This practice has recently developed In
England to such an extent that lovers OF
nature recognize that some definite &C.
ton must be taken. The Thames val.
ley. the most picturesque mountain spots
In Wales and the loveliest corners OF
Devonshire have been greatly injured by
huge advertisements. The well known
architect, Mr.. waterhouse. has pro-
posed that II they cannot actually be
prohibited they should at least be d.
ininished by the imposition Of q heavy
license taI.-Chicaeo Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
r.ets About Foreign Pepuissie..

There are more than 100000 Cor
mans In the chief cities Of the United
States. They are most numerous In New
York and Brooklyn and In the cities OF
the west. They are least numerous In
Boston and Washington. In these two
cities and In Philadelphia and San Fran.
cisco the Irish outnumber the Germans.
In New York. Chicago. Brooklyn. 81.
Louis, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Cleveland.
Buffalo, New Orleans, Fttsburg. De-
troit and Milwaukee the Germans out
number the Irish. There are $500 na-
lives Of Ireland to 5000 Germans In
Milwaukee. In Boston there arc ZOO
Germans to 1900 Irish.-Nsw York
9uu.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
FIN, FEATHER AND FUR.

Bees never store honey In the daytime.
Honey thus exposed to the light grsnulates
and IL useless to the bees.
Female hsh Of all species are considers-
bly moro numerous than males. with two
single exceptions-and these not certain
the angler and the catnsh.
Swans are not hard TO aise They ell
ut 90 70 t,s per pair. The average hatch
yields from three TO elk young swans They
hatch usually about June and mature In II
months from birth.
There ars hundreds Of Wild hogs In the
Okefinokes swamp IN Georgia They do
not 20 In droves, but are generally seps-
rated fron each other. They ars the prop
erty of some farmers near the swamp, but
4 4 IN unusual thing Tor them 70 b claimed
by thslS ewnsrA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
TO TEST EoR CREAM.

The Practical Farmer says: Take or
dlusry glass tumblers Of equal sire.
Keep milk from each COW seperate and
straln, using Q tumbler for each COW.
Don't an too full. Mark name OF COW on
tumbler. Set the tumblers On tce OF
spring water II hours. TAKE csrpsn-
tcr's rule having Inches marked 10 All
teeuths. With this yoa can measure
cream and tell which COW gives r'cness
milk and which poorest.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
WAR FOR Tne FARMERS.

Agricultural Editor DemOcrut:
June Is not seemingly month Of war,
while all nature Is so dreamy, peaceful
and happy. But IL is for the farmer,
war with insects and weeds.
Give them no vantage ground this
month, either Of them. Man must fight
nature most vigorously In her balmiest
days, even while she appears to sleep,
but In reality Is doing some Of her most
rapid work. Let this month contain no
maps ON the farm except for needed rest.
A. L. REED.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13

Mr.. Mary Anderson-Na soms-
times known - "Our Nary," u writing
, book Of "reminiscences. II shs goss
back Ear enough and sticks TO facts, thsy
win bs highly interesting. She should
tell how Dr.. Hamilton 0nfan went On
change In 81. Louis and scattered tcksts
broadcast that the house might bs hllsd.
And shs should publish the arst opinions
Of the New York critics. 6uch things
ho not In the least rsdsct on her ultimate
triumph, but merely show her easiy
pluck and couhdsnos IN hsr own ability.
1T a hare The "Reminiscences hom To
S.giaaias.- New Yesl MesA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
wntssn for The Oxford Dsnocrss.
FLOWER FACES.

rAsrs are swsss iitsis faess hidden under The
rAss =; !; ~ :s.;s iiss fsos' gazing upin The iish'
And though tSs heart liss bleeding below with
the one We love,
bloom above.
rAsrs were dear lisis fest that pssssrsd along
The n0wer-strewn way;
Thers were dear little fingers grasping The bios
soms that round them hy.
And sweet were the whispered faucies from
childish lips let fall.
A elose 70 . loving bosom were gathersd thoss
An. brish. lit.is sprins.ims faes'. juss pssrins
above The greeni
And bright litils fsoss hidden. never again 70 b.
How strung are the links that bind yoa. though
love 10 the only tie.
Between the bloss:ms above and the blossoms
AnIxK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
fro Bx CONTINUED
M..,ps Over Old Electric L.np..

II il said that German firm In Mn.
mich is making business ct renewing
Che filament Of incandescent lamps by
A process which costs % per cent less
than the operation Of making new
iamps. An opening Is made In the glass
globe at tho upper end. The old filamens
Il removed and new one inserted, the
latter being secured to the leading IN
wires by means Of new cement, which
becomes conductor when . current u
passed through 1t. The lamp Is sealed
and exhausted a. usual.-New Yo'k
Telegram.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
c.,r, Pee. y.liy Ysr tAs sisL.

We have witnessed many changes Of
opinion respecting some Of The common
ct articles Of diet for the DICK. The old
View that calls foot jelly was Of sxcssd'
ing nutritive value was at one tms %
controvsrted that the jelly ceased 10 b
much used. Il u now sanctioned - hsv.
ing Q place In dietstics. and ! bslisvs u
may be safely regarded - . temporary
form Of fuourishment Of no inconddsrabls
value -Populsr Science Monthly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
NUMBER "a.

II true. But it must bs remembered they
have both day and night duty 70 perform.
Their Vigil over the almost priceless ex-
hihits here displayed never ceasesL II n
estimated there are In the exposition goods
valued st $500 900. All these ars opsn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
AMONG THE FARMERS.
.sp.sD IN. .plov.-

on prscsaeai agzscslssrsl tep.o
10 sonctesd. Address al coan unicaf1oas IN
no.p. Agricultural kdisss oxford Dssoeras.
Paris No.
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,RJ. ". DAVIS,
Dentist,

DAVIS CLOCK. SOUTH PARIS.
49,, P,,i... Gold Alloy Plates, Gold Lined
80 Pats.. CellulOid Plates and Sold Coll
- Gon filling, Artincial Crowns ana
- NJ . spssiaity. Either and gas admin
- sr ~ e,ettrie vibrator used when desir.
l., nslvisah,e.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13

The man who works % hard - to not
give hiusslf tine 70 shiah d ihsly 70 d's
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13

Too many men think more Of popu-
isrlty thAa of truth and Justice.
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AT7RN00GA
ByEA MToHM GAss Q. g Al

lcopyrisht isa By American Prss AssssiA
tion-l
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90 to reach the mouth Of this creek.
Striking out, he directed his course to
the eastward OF the island and swan
very near to the east bank Of the river.
Along this be Hoated with scarcely Q
stroke, except to keep In close to the
shore, watching eagerly for the mouth
of the creek. Fortunately when he
reached Il he discovered It. and where
he had supposed he would find 1t. With
q few lusty strokes he was In 1t and soon
at q place where he could rest In tho
water with his feet on terra frma. Z.
But the knowledge that the dogs
would soon be upon him prevented o
rest Of long duration. Perhaps party
would cross the neck Of Moccasin point,
thus cutting Of greater part OF the
long distance over which he had hoated.
The thought added new terror, and he
began to wade and to swim alternately,
as was necessary. mp the creek. Pre-
sently he came to the crossing Of road.
He drew himself mp on to II and looked
around. As o scout he had long been
accustomed to keep his mind hIed on
points along the paths he travelled, In
order that he might know them again.
As soon a. he saw the little bridge-if 10
could be called 0 bridge-he knew that
he was on the Chattanooga pike, over
which he had passed few days before,
and at the junction Of the creek running
near the Fains' plantation.
Mark had not considered what he
would do In case he should succeed In
getting safely across the river. While
In fail he felt that once out and across
tho Tennessee he would feel assured Of
safety. Now this had been accom-.
plished, he began TO realize that but hall
the battle had been won. Indeed there
wers more chances that he would b ~
taken than that be would ever reach the
Union lines. M
e vrsag The wssa from Als sleths'