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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04
WEARING THE rNKr1N AND ruup.

Al interesting Phass Of BsettisA Chasss.
ter brought 0ut In Debate.
There was an interesting debate IN W
English house Of commons few dAyS
ago touching what IL probably, nsxt 70
the Roman togs, the most famous article
Of clothing that has ever bean worn By
man. Il arose out Of aplan to consoli-
date the hlted regiment known e tbs
Seventy-ninth or "Camerouian High
landers" with the Scots Grsnada1
Guards. Q regiment which has nothing
Scotch about Il beyond the fact that 6oott
was the name fits first colonel.
This plan was no sooner noised abroad
than Il excited In Scotland the deepest
Indignation. being considered . deliberate
attempt to blot from existence one OF the
renowned highland regiments which In
kilt and tartan have. under the Brit
ish Gag. filed the world with Scottish
glory. II II now nearly . century and .
half since these regiments were raised,
and for fully . century they were, II not
highland. really Scotch regiments. A
the supply Of real highlapders began to
run low. either through emigration or
dislike of soldering, the lowlanders BE-
gan to feel themselves hghlanders under
the magic influence Of SCOTS novels.
Those only who remember the account
which Macaulay gives Of the loathing
with which the lowland Scotch In the
eighteenth century looked on the high
land garb and highland manners and
customs win be able to appreciate the
force Of the spell by which Scott succeed
ed, early In the nineteenth century, In
disposing nearly every Scotchman to the
notion that the kilt, the tartan. the phila-
beg and blue bonnet were his original
national raiment. In which hs looked bis
best and which nothing but the advance
Of gross and material civilization COM
PEELED him to lay aside.
The fancy for the highlands with
which Victoria and Prince Albert were
seized In their early married life com.
pleted the conquest which the Wizard OF
the North had begun and converted
nearly all male Scots into true high
landers to whom trousers or "breeks"
were genuine incumbrance. Every
man who came near Balmoral castle or
aspired to deer stalking. grouse shooting
and salmon killing. put on the hlt and
tried to get his legs Drowned. a. the only
costume for q persona grata. The queen
was 30 taken with the dress that she even
insisted ON putting her German sons-in-
law and grandsons-in.law into 1t In the
summer and autumn, regardless OF the
danger to their hochgeboren knees.
But most Of the kilt wearers nowadays
are gamekeepers, gillies. guides and tour
ist touters generally. Mr.. Campbell.
Bannerman, the English war secretary,
himself Scotchman. speaking on the
question Of the Cameronian Highlanders
In the house Of commons the other day
said. "An honorable and gallant gentle
man. q Scotchman and member Of .
great clan family. speaking on this sub
ject 10 years ago. said that for his part
he had never yet seen In Scotland .
Scotchman wearing o kilt unless he was
paid to do 30 by an Englishman."-Ns-
ftnn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04
noeINo AND MILLING POTATOES.


A writer In the Homestead says:
"when was boy we hilled potatoes
the first hoeing. At the second or last
hoeiug, We hilled them all We could
but many would be green In spite OF all
the hilllng we could do. A number OF
wears ago began experimenting. Some
Of them hOed once aud some twice.
Some that hoed twice WAS careful not
10 hill any Mt either h0elng. Others
hilled up big the last time | hoed them.
When dug, I found those not hilled
Welded lust as heavily rs those hilled.
No difference In soll could have prcvent-
ed the experiment from bringing the
truth 10 light for hllled every other
row. The rows that were hoed but once
oroduced but half the yield OF those
hoed twice. About half the potatoes not
hllled were more or less green. Inere
were no green potatoes among those
that were hilled at th.ir last hoeing.
The experiment indicates the only object
of hilling potatoes is to prevent turning
green. Its natural for the plants 70
grow with their roots st q certain us
lance below the surface OF the soil anu
the more plant is hllled the more us
roots will grow up to ascend to their
natural altitude aud depth. From the
fact that hoelng the dirt around plants
virtually causes their roots to change
posItion, NAV We not Infer that untlmely
hIIlIug Will effect q loss In quality and
quantity OF the crop. have taken palm.
10 ascertain Just when potatoes should
be hilled, but, judging from our ex'
perIence, have concluded that the hilllnG
sbould DO done when the tubers are
about TO set. wiz not some one else
give Us further Instructions about hoe
lngr'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04
A.,r,.eny nefer. CArisl

About 500 B. @. AnaxAgoras Of Ionis
was born. When he grew up In wis'
DOM" hs was the hrst 10 teach the oours'
and cause Of both solar and lunar sslipesi
and TO give his followers rules whsrsby
they could distinguish planets from hxsd
stars. He was punishsd fcr declaring
that the sun was not . god.-e& Louil
Rspuhhc. N.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04
How n. Had Fun with Hin.

Two giddy young men were strolling
through Midway plaisance the other day,
when they saw q Turk short distance
ahead Of them.
"Do you see the Turkr' said one Of
them. ~ am going to have some fun
Nth him."
So presently he said to the Turks
"well, old FezIy. how's your hverr
And the Turk replied. In perfectly good
English;
"Much better than your manners,
ur."-Chicago Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04
Bright Dick Quisk.

The fsvorite student at the east Maine
conference seminary at Bucksport u
Dick Quick. the first mate Of the r
masted schooner Talops, who had the
courage to enter the institution without
knowing even how to resd or write, but
In two terms with hard work has b.
come QUE Of the smart pupils and can
now handle . Pen - well - . maxiinS
vpika journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04
A wiss Answer.

The shah once asked group Of court
iers whom they though the greater man,
himself or his father. At first be could
get no reply TO % dangerous . question,
the answer to which might cost the
courtiers their heads. Atlast . willy old
courtisr said, "Your father. drs. for,
though you are equal 70 your fathsr IN
Ill other respects, In this be u superios
10 you--thst hs had . greater soa than
say ysa hAvs." cAattWecG
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04
A COMING PEST,

Here Il little matter which In time
Is sure to be OF great Importance to Us
farmers In Maine. refer to the pres
euce Of new and very bad weed, some
times called the "fioral Paint Brush,"
and named by the Agl. College Bot
anist, to whom I sent specimens two
years ago, the ''Orange Colored Hawk
Weed" regard Il A. one Of the worst
weeds We have. Il Il rather low grow
Ing plant, with u hairy or vrlvety leaf,
and bearing spike Of red flowers. IL
IA the hardest weed to handle that
know. The Wild carrot Il nothing to Il.
It got slight footholc on this farm =
few years ago aud have tried ln vain to
conquer Il. IL has q vile smell and taste,
and when started kills out the other
grasses aud spreads rapidly. Notice the
fact that Il seeds before hsying, unlike
the Wild carrot, and seeds again after
having. have seen it In wlnslow, near
Benton Falls, and have noticed Il again
near East vsssalboro. I fear Il much
moro than do the Canada thistle, and II
we do not pay lt some attention now, IL
will 70 hard with US later. You can do
notfl Ing better for US, Mr.. Editor, than
to look up this weed and call atteation
10 n before Il Il too late.-Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04

The grower should understand at once
that choice berries are always In demand,
at good price, and the market u never
overlooked.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04

Farmers are urged, Without qualldcs.:
ton 20 the advice, % cell the poorest ano
buy the beet. II they all did %, nov
nuch tradiug would thsrs bss
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04
A CONS WISH.

Mother. In the lonely ways
OF the homo land whence cana
where you walk the world apart.
without fear and without blamA
Keep mo ever In thine ere.
A the hills their morning star.
Though pass into the day.
Where my telling fellows are
Keep me ever In thy heart,
With the old remembered things,
TIL for me there Be no more
April when the robin singA
Keep mo ever In thy prayers.
That at midnight or at noon,
when God needs . man IN haste,
lie may not forget thy son.
bliss Carman In Youths Companion
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04

How often do we find the farmer out
Of hay before pasture comes In the spring.
thus eutaillng great loss and causing
sufYeriug amoug the stock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04

land plaster and wood ashes mixed
dry aud sprluklcd on ths leaves when
vet are said TO b useful In keeping bugs
from garden vinss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04
A Hotel Heat.

"Let me look at the letters In the B
box, please" said q man to the clerk In
one Of the up town hotels this morning.
The elegantly attired gentleman behind
the marble bestowed o stony stare upon
the other individual and In his most ICY
tones demanded:
"What name, SIR
"Brown-Alfred Brown"
1--WE have no mail here for you, sir,
said the clerk In accents that froze into
lcicles Us the words dropped from his
lips. "You will probably find It at the
postoffice."
"This set Of bores," said the clerk. ''ia
the worst that beset us. Tho men who
lounge In our easy chairs. swipe our sta
tionery and make themselves generally
at home In the lobby are nothing CON-
pared to the fellow who viii have hia
mail sent In the care Of the hotel Of which
he Ia not and has never been . guest.
The public have no idea what terrible
nuisance and how much time 10 con.
suned In dealing with these individuals.
Az soon ~ we get onto their racket we
send the letters back to the postoftice.
Many men will take room for day OF
night at hotel and then 90 to . board
ing or lodging house, just for the pur'
pose of having their mail sent In our care
and 20 they can afterward use our Sta
tionery. We quickly tumble 10 them
and send their mail back to the postof.
fice, and In nine cares out Of ten this win
freeze them ont. t."-Washirgcon Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04

While you are hoeing, have some
turnlp seed In your pocket to drop where
. hlllis mlsslns; but do not drop more
than two I'm place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04
fro BE CONTINUED
An Advantage Men Have

The longer I live the more firmly con-
vinced am that men have the advan.
tage Of women In everything In life, and
We shall never DO their equals In the
struggle till we can have many more OF
their privileges than custom Is willing
to grant us now. For instance. II man
wants o new spring suit he simply goes
to see his tailor-the Same tailor he has
patronized for years. The tailor shows
him one line Of cloth. The happy man
gives quick but comprehensive look at
the goods, selects that which suits his
taste from the group Of materials that
suits his pocket, and the deed is done.
He relies on his tailor's judgment as to
whether the coat shall be sack, cutaway
or frock, and 30 walks Oh.
II never occurs to man to get sam-
Piles Of the goods aud then run around to
every other tailor shop In town to see II he
can't get q bargain or little bit cheaper
material that would "look Just as well"
II never occurs to Q man to talk 1t
over" with every male friend, to discuss
the new cut In trousers and whether
such color would be becoming to him.
He relies on his tailor to furnish not only
a reasonably good style to his suit. but
also one that Is suited to his customers
individuality.
Imagine u man getting on street car
and meeting two men friends and pro-
Charley. want to show you some sam
pies got Of my new coat. Now, don't
you think I'm too dark to wear that
colorl But it's 80 cheap" etc., ETC.,
while Charley and Francis gave their
opinions and inspected the samples.
Wouldn't It be funnyi
Then Charley should say Ito mako the
scene completely; "Yes, but that's old.
Why, they wore goods like that oil last
year. John Jerome had some trousers
Just like that."-Chicago News-Record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04

with the farmer that can sell his but
ter to . good advantage, the most pront'
Able steer is the outgrowth Of the hand
fed skim-milk calf.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPssD ru.PLov.-

ccusseeadeacs on practical Agricultural tep.oa
b soncissd. Address all oonnunioasioas in-
:sssa oss iSr ,s,; S.gs%:s, ss, e .s,T D. nns
PAris Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04
APPLE PROSPECTS.

The crop bulletin OF the hlssaShu>ee,
Board Of Agriculture for May, issued
June lst, In considering the fruit prom
ise says that the general conclusion
reached l. that the bloom Of apple trees
Was below the average, and that other
fruit trees and early berries generally
had A very full bloom. Many corr,'
spondents state that Baldwin apples TALL.
ed to bloom, though other varieties had
either fair or good bloom.
Observation among the trees In ou'
own state since the fruit has set go to
confirm the conclusion OF a promise foI
a full crop Of early fruit aud OF mis'
cellaneous sorts, also OF the khod'
Island Greening. But the Baldwin, the
principal dependence Of great majority
of Maine orchards, Il certainly as Ia
Massachusetts barren ut bountiful
fruit promise. While this variety usual
In gives crop every other year, yet ID
our own orchards In many cases trees
whose regular turn was the present year
fail TO show any considerable amount ol
fruit vet. In the town OF Greene, the
greatest Baldwin town In the State, We
are informed by owners of orchards, and
observations OI ouf oWh Svhh" wy
statement, that the Baldwin trees pu'
forth hut very little blossom. AZ this
time they are showing full aud healthy
foliage but scarce sign Of fruit.
Much the same may be said of ths
Northern Spy, another Of the important
winter varieties. =,
OF early varieties there will be enough
as usual. These, however, OF late years
bring the grower but little money since
the demand Is more limited than the
supply.
On the whole we venture to predict
less money from the orchards In the
state than for several years past. Mean
while We would like to hear from oul
Subscribers throughout the state and
elsew here In regard to the outlook in
their several localities OF the fruit crop
and also Of other crops as well. IL iss
busy season, we know, but our readers
want To know all the same what is going
on agri, ,ulturally.-Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04
Dentist,

n,yIs BLOCK. SOUTH PARIS.
-, Pl,tss. Goli Alloy Plates, Goh Lined
-, PistFs. CsIlulOii Plate. and sond eola
go Elnng, Artificial Crowns and
Work .pscialty. kither anu slm,a
- or ~ s'r,tric vibrator used wnsn aesf
n stytsat.H.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-07-04

utter one.
Mark turned toward Fitz Hugh and
looked him square In the face. He had
conceived an idea; forlorn hope, 1t II
true, still hope. Quick to discern peo-
Piles peculiarities, he had gotten an In
sight into Fitz Hugh's character when
that officer had defended him ut Chatta'
nooga. He now resolved to take advan.
tage Of that knowledge.
"Captain," he said. Notwithstanding
the position In which you saw me few
days ago, Notwithstanding the painful
situation In which You SEQ me now. you
have ON both occasions done me the
honor to consider me gentleman.
assume to o perception In this respect
not less keen than yours. Indeed %
sure am I Of the delicscy. the refinement
of your instincts, that ! feel perfectly
safe under this roof"
"How soY' asked Fitx Hugh, surprised.
II sm the guest Of that young lady"
Mark stood with his arm outstretchel,
his finger pointing to Laura Fain. Laura
gave Q glance at Mark n he spoke, which
caught the eye Of Captain Fitz Hugh.
Il contained admiration, devotion. Fitz
Hugh gaxed from one to the other with.
out O word.
~ need not explain further, captain
Mark added. "A gentleman cannot mis-.
take my position; only gentleman can
understand It."
"You mean, sir" said Fits Hugh,
'.that cannot honorably enter thia
house and profit or cause my country 70
profit by what dnd here without the
consent Of the inmstes."
81 do"
"Mrs. Fain Il the acknowledged head
Of this house. and she is evidently de-
ceivsd. But conceds to Mis- Fain the
Right 10 speak for her. acknowledge
Mls fainS right 70 hqld ~ 70 thil
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-06
CIVIL Service REFORM.
Statuary Effect of the Law Which Is
Founded on Common Sense.

The continued intelligent execution of
the civil service law and the increased APP
provar by the people of its operation are
most gratifying. The recent extension of
its limitations and regulations to the en-
ployes at free delivery postofices, which
has been honestly and promptly accom-
plished by the commission, with the hearty
cooperation of the postmaster-general,i is
an immensely important advance in the
usefulness of the system. am, if posi-
bic, more than ever convinced OF the in
calculable benefits conferred by the civil
service law, not only in it's effect upon the
public service, bat also. what is even more
important, In It's effect in elevating the
tone of political life generally,
The course of civil service reform in
this country instructively and Interestingly
Illustrates how strong a hold movement
lying a sentiment of justice and right
and which at the same time promises a
better administration of their government
The law embodying this reform found Its
way to our statute books, more from fear
of the popular sentiment existing in its
favor than from any love of the reform
has lived and grown, and fourished in
spite of the covered as well as open hos
Utilities of spoilsmen, and Notwithstanding
the querulous impractibility of many self
constituted guardians Beneath all the va
carries and sublimated theories, which are
attracted to it, there underlies this reform
suited to this mundane sphere, but whose
Application our people are more and more
recognizing to be absolutely. essential to
the most successful operation of their
government and it's perpetuity
1t seems to me to be entirely inconsistent
with the character Of this reform as well
as with its best enforcement TO oblge
the commission TO rely for clerical assist
ance upon clerks detailed from other de
partments. There ought not 70 be such
condition in any department that clerks
hired to do work -there can be spared to
habitually w'orkuat another place, and il
does not accord with a sensible view of
civil service REFORM that persons should
be employed on the theory that their labor
is necessary in one department, when. in
point of fact, their services are devoted to
entirely different work in another depart
ment. / earnestly urge that the clerks
necessary 20 carry, on the work of the COM
mission be regularly put upon. its roster,
and that the system OF oblging the COM
missioners TO rely upon the services of
clerks belonging to other departments be
discontinued. This ought not to increase
the expense. TO !. the government while il
would certainly be more consistent and
add greatly TO the efficiency of the COM
mission.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-06

of Indian children enrolled during the year
as attendants OF all schools was 2,13S, an
increase of 1.2s1 over the. enrolment for
the previous year.
/ am sure that secular education and
moral and religious teaching must be i'm
Indian and lead him to civilization. / be-
lieve. too, that the REIMBURSEMENT of tribal
relations. and the holding of land in sew
crafty, may in favorable conditions aid
this consumma ton. 1t seems to me, how
ever, that allotments OF land in severalty
ought TO be made with great care. If has
lilly done, before the Indian knows it's
meaning, while yet he has little or no
icea Of tilling farm. and no conception
ervadon lie in tribal relations may be
exchanged for the pauperism of civilization,
instead OF its independence and elevation.
The solution of the Indian problem de-
Ponds very largely upon good administra-
ton. The personal fitness of agents and
caring for their wards. is of the utmost Inn
portance, The law providing that except
In especial cases. army officers shall be
detailed as Indian agents, IL Is hoped viii
prove a successful experiment. There is
danger of great abuses creeping into the
lions. and / recommend that every possible
safeguard be provided against the enforce
ment of unjust and fictitious claims Of
account OF the Indian bureau for the year
ending June 30. 1884, amount to Tsj4.962.99,
a decrease as compared with the year pre-
ceding IL of $3S7.131.S.
To Reserve the Public Lands.
The vast area of land which but a short
time ago constituted the public domain is
rapidly falling into private hands. II is
certain that in the transfer the beneficient
intention of the government to supply from
it's domain homes to the Industrious and
worthy home-seekers is often frustrated
Though the speculator, who stands with
extortionate PURPOSE between the land
office and those who. with their families,
are invited by the government TO settle on
the public lands is a despicable character
who ought not to be tolerated, yet IT Is
difficult to thwart his schemes. The re-
cent opening to settlement of the lands in
the Cherokee outlet. embracing an area
of 6,5OO,O00 acres, Notwithstanding the ut
most care In framing the regulations gov
erning the locations and notwithstanding
the presence of United States troops fur
nished exhibition, though. perhaps,
in a modified degree, of the mad, scram-
bic, the violence, and the fraudulent occu-
patton which have accompanied previous
openings of public land. 1 concur with the
secretary in the belief that these out
rageous incidents cannot be entirely pre-
vented without a change in the laws on
the subject, and / hope his recommended
lions in that direction Will be favorably
considered.
/ especially commend to the attention of
the congress the statements contained in
the secretary'S report concerning forestry.
The time has come when efficient meas
ures should be taken for the preservation
of our forests from indiscriminate and
remediless destruction
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-06
MEETING OF THE SENATE.
Flowers for Messrs. Voorhees, and
pTurpfe-Other News.

Flowers for Messrs. Voorhees, and
pTurpie-Other News.
The first regular session of the Fifty
third congress convened at high noon
TODAY. pursuant to the constitutional
provisions. On some of the desks We're
floral designs and flowers, whose fra
GRANGE sweetened the atmosphere and
lent an additional charm to the scene.
ON the desk of the vice-president re-
posed a basket of roses, while a hand
some floral horseshoe awaited Senator
voorhees,, the gift of admiring friends,
who also remembered his colleague,
Senator Turpie.
All the senators present, with few ex-
ceptions, gave close attention when the
reading of the presidents message was
begun. Senator Cameron seemed at
first more interested in a newspaper
when the secretary began his rather ar
duous task. but soon laid IL aside ard
afterward listened intently for short
time. Senator Dolph gave attention to
his old file Of bills for a few moments.
but pricked UP his ears as the reading
reached the Hawaiian paragraph. Sem
ator Gordon found opportunity TO pre-
pare a brief bill during the progress Of
the reading, while Senator Hoar was ap-
parently more interested in a newspaper