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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-25
WORD ABOUT PLASTER.

When l was boy dozen years OH,
more or less, nv father sowed pailfu
of plaster on little less than one-fourtl
of AN acre of lax sown upon ground that
n al been msnured aud lifted for corn.
the result was big crop Of lax. Tile
next spring the whole piece, including
the corn ground, was sOwn To wheat and
seeded to grass the wheat on the haS
ground was ut least ten inches taller
and twice as much straw as was on the
corn ground, and the grass the next year
showed the same variation as the
wheat, and continued from year to year
To grow twice as much rs grew on the
corn ground.
subsequently,. I sowed six bushels on
three acres Of field Of six acres and GOT
three large loads Of hay; aud on the
three other acres two small loads. Tht
spring Of 1870 I planted two acres ol
corn and used Bradley's phosphate IN th,
hill. left two rows near the middle ol
the piece without any phosphate
Where the phosphate was corn was n
foot high; the other was not more than
six inches aud yellow. put plaster OF
one Of those rows, a small handful to
the hill, and In three weeks time tha'
row showed about as well as any row u
the piece aud the other row remained
small aud yellow the whole season alter
ward.
| I planted potatoes on piece OF past
ure ground, and plastered about one
fourth part OF them, and IL doubled thu
crop. Since phosphates have come u
the front have not used much plaster
Rev. william Lang OF this town, wh'
/ Il one of our best farmers (as well as 4
Gospel mani tells me that be uses NJ
much plaster NJ he does phosphates. liz
saws he would rather have n ton OF phos
pliste aud a ton Of plaster than two ton
of phOsphste; that he gets better results
\ think Secretary Goo.lale told me tina,
he never could discover that plaster In
creased hls crops on his land In Saco.
heard a young man from Aroostook In
oulre Of Mr. Goodale II plaster woul,
moi exhaust the land so that In few
wears Il would not grow anything. Mr
Goo,lale's answer WAS. that IL WAS thu
crops, and not the plaster, that exhauste'
the land.
Mr.. Dilrs communication called mn
attention To the subject, aud ! felt y
liberty tn give to the farmers the beneti
Of NV exIerience and observation II
the use Of plaster. As commercial ma
uures have become q necessity, i thinl
plaster may be used with them to Rrea
sdvautsge.-L. l.. Lucas, 81. Aioans, II
Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-25
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
r Is INpEfENsIBLE AND FOOLISH
BE SURE YOUR SIN WILL FIND
YoU our.

n milk cows were properly sheltered
and cared for there would not be that
falling on I'm the amount OF milk ana
butter usually experienced, aud In the
case Of poultry there need he no such
lack In the supply Of eggs ~ To cause =
great rise In the price Of winter supply
as compared with that Of the balance
of the year. Warm and comfortable
quarters for milk cows nnd for poul-
try will insure q bountlful supply dur
ing the winter season when the price Is
always much more remunerative than In
the summer season.
Everybody ought tn belong tn the 40
ciety for the prevention of cruelty to
animals, and II they did there would bs
less suffering smong anim ,ls. The p''o-
pie everywhere ought to awake to the
great Importance Of this matter. The
sin committed by causing the suffering
TO animals that Il generally witnessed, u
almost unforgivable. IL 10 tremendous
and no one need expect to escape ths
penalty for such violations OF the lawi
of humanity. Loss Of labor, loss ol
feed, loss Of q full reward are unavo'd
able results.
.Bs sure your sin will find you OUT
-New Englsni Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-25
Look To Your Necktie.

A well dressed man needs to give at.
tention to three details Of his dress-his
hat, his necktic and his shoes. He ought
to be particular about his gloves too.
The nccktie Is the all important. A new
philosopher Of clothes insists that every
work of art demands a point OF rest-a
pivotal spot from which all th, rest oi
the composition derives its significance.
That point of rest he locates in the neck
tie. 1t Isl poor economy, this philosopher
claims, to wear anything but the best
neclties, no matter how expensive these
may be. II it is cheap and shabby tht
entire wardrobe takes on that aspect. II
II is rich and carefully disposed. even II
the other garments are mediocre. 1t gives
the impression Of care and richness. Sc
look to your necktie. Horatio.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-25
PARLIAMENTARY hUMoRs.
Histort.s si Incidents That Relieved the To-
dun, OF Political Debate.

Histort. si Incidents That Relieved the To-
diuna Of Political Debate.
The house of commons now scruples to
adjourn on account Of Derby day, but In
early times il indulged in holiday upon
occasions which modern readers must
consider still more strangely inadequate.
Horace Walpole mentions in his mem.
oirs that in March, 1851. the house
adjourned TO attend at Drury Lane
theater, where Othello was to be acted
10y Mr.. Delaval and his family.
Again in February, 1881, a bill intro
duced by Mr.. Burke with reference
to the civil list was read for the first
time, but the second reading was de-
ferred to that day fortnight, "because
the 2lst was to be a feast day and the ead
was the benefit of Nine. Vestris, the IA
yorite French dancer ut the opera"
Even when in session the house was
much gixen to amuse itself with petty or
frivolous Incidents, as is shown by some
singular entries preserved in the official
records. Under date May, 1901, 1t Is
noted that a jackdaw flew in at the win.
dow. This was considered ominous, and
apparently it proved bad omen for the
bill In debate, as the measure was soon
afterward rejected. Again we are told
by tho veracious state chronicler that
in May, 1911. "a dog came into the
house. a strange spaniel, mouse colored." :"
About 40 years later II Is recorded
that another canine intruder entered the
house, taking his seat before the speaker
and all the government. Not content to
remain n silent spectator, the dog Joined
in the proceedings by barking loudly.
Lord North. then prime minister, was
speaking and jocularly appealed 20 the
speaker, saving, "Sir, / am interrupted
by "a new member"
The dog unabashed did not take the
hint, but resumed his barking, where
upon the good humored premier kept up
the joke, protesting that "the new mem.
Der had no right to speak twice in the
same debate" In much more recent
times almost equally triaing episodes
have been known to relieve nightly the
tedium Of political contention.-Chain'
bers' Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-25

10 rns the only bit OF dnery she possessed
"Tell me something about yourself
What's your manner
"Souri."
''Souri whatT'
"Slack."
"Oh, yes! You're one Of the Slack
you told me. Isn't Souri, u singula
name for girly'
"waai, dad. he KEN from Missouri
So thet's what he named me-"
slave you motherT
"Yas."
"Brothers and sistersT
"IIenery and Jakey."
"How old are theyY'
"Henery. he's bout twenty-five. He
In Jim Browns company o east Tel
nessee cavalry"
"whati Union cavalryr"
"Yas."
"You near regiment, not company.
know Brown well. How old 10 you
other brothery'
"Jakey, he's thirteen"
"At home"
"Yas."
"What are you going to do with m
when you get me to your homer
take y to the barn. reckon"
"Why not 10 the housei Aren't you
folks all rightl thought you said the
were Union" -.
"Oh, they're all Union. But mebh
they mought suspect at the taver
(seein I'm gone 'thout sayen goodby an
knowen I'm Union) thet I've put y u
to soinep'n or tux y hum"
"Souri," said Mark meditatively, I'd
you know that since ! met you ! hav
BEEN
"Doen O Job O. thinken~
"You've hit It exactly"
"What 'boutT
"rve been thinking that you're nt
body's fool"
The girl laughed. or rather chucklet
She enjoyed the compliment and was to
unsophisticated to pretend that she di
not.
They soon struck dirt road leadin
directly south, which they followed u
they came to tho Bequatchie hver, stril
ing q ford at the same time. Souri, 10
the way into the ford. Mark following
Her pony was used to such crossing'
this one in particular, while Markshors
preferred to feel his way slowly; cons
quently Souri, reached the opposite ban
before Mark had got half way over.
II wasnow night, but II was clear, an
half moon cast Its faint light upon th
land and the river. Mark suddenl
looked mp from the water and saw Soul
ON the bank watching him. Had b
been near enough he would have zee
anxiety depicted on every feature OF hs
face.
Keep up the streamr she callet
pointing st the same time.
He turned his horss's head - she d
rected, but soon lowering bis eyes to th
water began to 20 down stream again.
.Look at me-" abe called; "dont loo
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-25

| the girls two big black eyes dsnotins
her anxiety. They could distinctly hear
the tread Of horses coming on . brisk
lope.
Without word the girl seized Marks
bride rein and led horse and rider Oh
the road into the wood. At . short dis
tance behind o rise In the ground abe
stopped. Mark was inclined to 60 on
farther.
"No, no." she said hurriedly. "My
pony's right thar. II she ketches sight
O. your horse she'll whinny."
Mark dismounted, and the girl, pluck
ing q handful Of grass. held II to his
horses mouth to keep his attention from
other matters that he might not neigh
and betray them. The two stood look.
ing at each other while the sounds grew
louder. dreading every moment that
either one Of their horses might give the
signal that would lead to their discovery.
There were evidently not less than half
dozen Of the horsemen ON the road,
altogether too many for one man, even
II we'll armed, to meet.
The men rode up to the fork Of the
road, where they refined In their horses
for . parley. 1t was question doubt.
less which load the Yankee soldier had
taken. Presently they divided, one party
taking the left hand road to Tracy
City, the other the road leading up the
valley.
As soon as they were gone Mark took
the girls hand and gave 1t Q grateful
pressure:
"God ble.s you, my girl; you've saved
me from capture or seing shot In the
back-shot, expect"
The girl shuddered. She knew well
enough the sate he would have met II
his pursuers had overtaken him. They
would have come upon him warily and
shot him from behind tree. When the
sounds from the retreating horsemen had
died away In the distance she said:
Gomez
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-25
M.,.rl.i. ror ths plnn.r.

The materials for dinner should be the
best obtainable. the meat good and the
vegetables fresh. The cooking Ghould
be carefully and properly done. Indi
gestibie things, or those which disagres
with the individual. should be eschewed
After the meal, the diner should rest OF
have some light occupation for an hour
or, still better, two. He should neither
undertake active physical exercise-no'
even moderately rapid walking-nol
ihould he study. think over business o.
occupy his mind seriously In any way
poator Ct,urier
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-25

Horse racing, that Is, running horses,
not troiting them. has almost ceased TO
be a sport In America. Il Il largely con-
ducte.i M business In the interests OF
ths professional gambler. In fact all
sports In this country now eease to be
rial sport and develop Into business.
-Bostou Coarisr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-25

The magician threw tescup into the
air, and II came down In fragments. Then
he threw the fragments In the air, and
the cup came down whole. Now. why
should every one oall him . sanosrWs-
Haxp<'s Banag. -.-s-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-25
fro BE Continued
A. l,.ll.. wsm...s Earring.

Some persons profess to be able 70
guess approximately from what part .of
Italy woman comes by tho length OF
her earrings. Italian earrings lengthen
a. ono goes southwark, and In the ex.
treine south Of Italy the earrings Of The
women roach almost to the shouldsrs-
Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-25

Professor Dell. Of telephone tame. u .
Large. strongly built man who looks -
though be enjoys life. He has . most
oontAgious s.nils.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-25
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"srEkp rHx PLow."

Correspondence on practical Agricultural topios
10 sohcited. Address all communications In
tended Tor this department 10 HkxRI ID. HAN.
Paris Me.
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Rubhl.h must b. xos out Of The way
n nake rooa for II ussfsl
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HATTANOOGA
By F. A. NIT0HE dA.s o. q Az

Copyright. iSe, By American Press Associa.
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Dentist.

DAVIS BLOCK. SOUTH PARIS.
80, rrrtsz. t.ohl Nlloy Plates, Gold Linesi
s'ri.- rIatr.. teluloid Plates AMI solid 1oh,
-. go filung. Artihcial Crowns sn''
tlI.' War. "a .t.scialty. Either snd Ss- sihl n
t,,--l sr a. g'cytric vibrator useh when "esn'
ii Ia fHlyi-HHlc.
Evening journal., 1893-10-10
TROUBLE in EXETER, MASS.

Two Men. Suspected OF Being "the Water
proof MaD." Were Forceds.to Leave
Town.
HAvERHmL. Mass, Oct. l0-A num-
Der Of young women have recently been
assaulted in the town of Exeter. The
assailant is known as "the waterproof
man, as he goes about disguised with a
long overcoat, or waterproof. Suspicion
rested upon two men, one Of whom was
a student in the academy and another &
workman in shoe factory. There was
no direct evidence TO warrant the arrest
of either, however, but both were advised
to leave town, which they did.
The outrages ceased for a while, but
recently the assaults have increased in
frequency and violence. Letters Of
warning have been received at the homes
Of some of the young women who have
been attacked. stating that although not
successful in his first attempt, the
writer would yet succeed in his purpose.
Few women dare TO venture out alone
after dark.
Evening journal., 1893-10-10
MANNING'S CORNER STONE.
CARDINAL GIBBONS UNABLE TO PAR
TIclPATE IN THE EVENT.

The Speeches WIN Be Made by Peter L.
Cooper, Jr., and William Michael
Byrne- Senators Gray aud HlggIns win
Be Present.
The corner stone Of the new hall for
the Manning Library Association, at
Union street and Park drive, will
be laid with imposing ceremonies on
October 10 The ball and fixtures, ex-
elusive OF site, will cost $40, 000 Spotts-
wood Garland, a notable lawyer OF this
city, gave the site and Mrs Garland gave
$1,000 Other large contributions have
been promised
The corner stone laying will be pre-
ceded by a street parade Of all the
Catholic societies Of the city, headed by
Hyaits Military Band.
The speakers will be Peter L. Cooper,
Jr, and William Michael Byrne.
Il is probable that Senator'S Gray
and Higgins will make a few romsrks
as they have accepted invitations TO be
present The United Catholic choir will
furnish the vocal and instrumental music
Cardinal Gibbons, who was expected
TO ofiiclate. can not be here because OF
that day being the anniversary jubilee
Of his Eminence, Cardinal archbishop.
Evening journal., 1893-10-10
THE VIGILANT VICTORY.
Lord Dunraven Will Not Yet
Give Up the Great Contest.
FRANKLY ADMITS HIS DEFEAT

In Yesterdays Race. But Says There is
Yet Chance of vaIkyrIe Carrying over
the Americas Cup-Valkyrie Better
Suited to English Winds and Would
Beat thevIgilant over There.
NEW YORK, Oct. 10.-The result of
yesterdays contest is looked upon by all
yachtEmen as conclusively proving the
superiority of the American boat and no
one could be founo to day who would bet
that valkyrie would win to morrow's
race.
There is some talk of wagers at to 1
that valkyrie will not carry the Ameri.
cas- cup back to England, but the friends
of Dunrsven's boat are so few now that
money at this great odds cannot be
placed.
Lord Dunraven was cheerful and hope
full to-day while frankly admitting that
his boat was fairly beaten yesterday. He
was not, he said, quite ready to admit
that the Yigilant is the better boat until
the conditions are favorable to valkyrie.
''The crowding by the excursion boats
yesterday" he said, "caused his boat to
lose several minutes. l realize that l
have little chance now that will take
the cup back to England, but still there
is a chance He said, Il regard the
Valkyrie as the fastest boat in stiff or
very light breezes. Valkyrie is better
suited to English winds and water
while the American boats are faster in
the winds and water over here. Valkyrie
would undoubtedly beat yigilalt on the
other side. !"
The earl said he certainly would not,
if he lost, build another yacht and issue
another challenge for a race under con
ditions that admitted Of the crowding OF
the yachts by excursion boats.
NEW YORK, Oct. 1O.-The Vigilani
beat the Valkyrie yesterday in actua
time by 10 minutes and % seconds. Will
her allowance Of minute and As seconds
the Valkyrie was beaten by 10 minutes
and 35 seconds.
This is the of1cial table of the race
Evening journal., 1893-10-10
COAL CREEK TROUBLE ENDED.
State Troops Have Been Withdrawn and
Good Order Prevails.

State Troops Have Been withdrawn and
Good Order Prevails.
NASHVILLE, Oct. 10.-Two months aao
400 miners employed by operators at Coal
Greek and Briceville, in Anderson county.
RE fused to accept reduction of 10 per
cent. in wages The operators insisted.
and the miners remained idle. They con
tinued to occupy houses belonging TO the
companies, and as they were out of en-
|ployment they could not pay rent. The
companies notified them few days ago
that they must pay, resume work, or va
cate the houses. Some of the men went to
work at once, and the remainder re-
|sumed their usual, employment to-day,
thus ending the strike. The companies
agreed to reduce rents The miners say
their wives and children were suffering,
and they could hold out no longer.
The state troops who for more than
twelve months have been guarding the
|convicts at Coal Creek to prevent their
|release by the free miners. were
removed yesterday aud the stoclSade is
eft to the protection of civil guards 1t
|is believed that the free miners, who
have caused so much disturbance during
The past two years, will not try again to
set the convicts free The troubles In
Ooai Greek mining regions have cost tn
. lives of several soldiers and a number Vi
miners, and the expense of maintaining
Troops at Fort Anderson has been more
Than 100000
Evening journal., 1893-10-10
BANDITS SEARCHED SCRIPTURES.

They Intimidate stage-Driver, After
Holding Up the Stage, by the Com
mand Given to Lots Wife.
BALLINeER, Tex. Oct. 10.-Three miles
east of Robert Lee, in Coke county, the
Bsllinger and Robert Lee stage was rob-
bed by two highwaymen. They were
disguised by wearing long whiskers and
having masks on their faces.
At a point in the road where there
are ravines and thick underbush they
met the stage and ordered the driver
to halt and throw up his hands, at the
same time forcing him to look down
the barrel of huge ugly six-shooter
They took $1.65 from the driver and
rifed the. mail sacks securing So, 100.
After securing theiribooty they ordered
the driver to turn his face to the ris-
ing sun and drive fast and remember
the command given by the angel of God
to Lots wife"
Evening journal., 1893-10-10
VICTORY NOW IN SIGHT.
Repeal Will Win Within
Forty-eight Hours.
SILVER SENATORS LAST RESORT

They start a Report That a MsjOrity:wn
Agree Upon and the president swTl
Accede to Compromise Bill ON the
Basis of the Blackburn Amendment.
'TIs Not True, However, asiUncondi-
tIonal Repeal is the Cry.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10.-The Senate
went into executive session shortly after
convening to-day, to discuss the resolu-
tion of Mr.. Dolph REP. 0regon) calling
for information as to whether the
Chinese Government had requested an
extension of time for the registration Of
laborers, under the Geary act.
sherman Law Caused the Panic.
The doors were finally reopened and
the Silver Repeal bill taken up. Mr.
Mcpherson, Dem. N. J.,) agreed in
support of the bill declaring his belief
which was shared by two.thirds of the
people of the country, that the sher-
man Silver law was the main cause of
the business troubles.
Silver Men Again Talk "Compromise."
1t is re asserted by the silver men to
day with much more show of confidence,
that compromise on the Silver bill is
within sight. 1t has been ascertained,
they say, that in case unconditional
'repeal is found impossible, reasonable
assurances have been given that the
President will give his approval to q
measure of the kind indicated
The alleged compromise is on the basis
of the Blackburn amendment which
avoids the necessity of issuing bonds, but
maintains parity by selling the seignor-
age for gold and depositing the gold in
the treasury as a redemption fund.
Well-infOrmed Senators believe the
question will be settled in forty-eight
hours after the continuous session be-
q gins tomorrow. When spoken to about
4 the compromise measure above referred
a to. a repeal Senator said it was one oil
a the absurd stories started by the silver
men.
There will be no compromise, he
y said, "and the President would be the
last man to give any assurance that h'
would give in when victory is in sight
4 He is too good a fighter. UncOnditiona
Il repeal will win"
Came to Veto on Elections Repeal.
The attendance of members o
the House was large to day
the Democrats having been SUM
moned to vote upon the repeal o
the Federal Election laws. Mr.. South
waite Dem. o. reported resolution 70
the immediate consideration of bill
amending the Geary Exclusion act Tn
.resolution will be taken up tomorrow