Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-02

water any great distance or 10 drive cat
tie long distances to water in cold wealth
er, and | don't blame them for IL.
Grounds should be fixed up around the
build ngs, tire, set out, and We should
have all kinds Of fruit that eau be grown
In our sections, for all these things make
home seem like home.
J. W. DUDLEY, (Member)
PERHAM.--Iu the arrangement of
buildings the first 10 be considered Is the
sanitary condition of the surroundings,
and the buildings should be located aud
arranged accordingly. First the water
supply should be considered. Let 1t he
above the buildings so as to avoid drain
age and so that supply Of running
water to house and barn can be obtained.
Ii conveience for watering In the stable
can not be had, bring the water by pipe
as near as possible and have u comforta-
BILE building over the tub or trough.
think favorably (only Ia case Of tire) OF
having buildings connected, IL the barn
Is connected by long shed 10 the house,
but do not like barn and house close
together. More line and attention
ought 10 be given TO care OF grounds
around the buildings, n good supply OF
shade trees (which In most cases cost
only the trensplanting) should be set
out, and will aid greatly in making the
surroundings attractive. Let the home
be made the pie isantest and most at
iractiye place on the whole earth.
FRED l.. MCINTIRE.
OXFORD.
PARis.-The home of the farmer as
well as his city cousin should he made
as attractive and convenient for his work
rs time and money will permit. We
would prefer, in cold weather at least,
To have all buildings connected, large
and roomy, with running water to house
and barn. Ones life Is far too short TO
pump water, when our Maine hills are
filled with springs, and money cannot
bee used better than 10 connect them
" iih ones home. A good large yard
with plenty Of shade trees adds To the
beauty of the home. III. ID. HAMMOND.
BRowNFiELp.-ln regard 10 farm
buildings would, all things considered.
prefer ta have them connected. | think
convenience would be promoted and
labor saved by the arrangement.
L. j. ALLARp.
PAHIs.-You ask for suggestions re-
garding the arrangement of farm build
ings. The contrast between the ideal
aud the real would be so great, fear
INV ears would burn should hear my
ntighbors' comments. think II well To
have farm buildings connected, and they
should be made pleasant and attractive.
la making improvements, consi'icr trst
usefulness and convenience, then ornA-
mvntation. Il l. better 10 have the line
and pasture fences up than TO have the
front ward adorned with beautiful shade
trees and ornamental shrubbery. There
are more chances for happiness In a
humble cottage for home, which Is
YOUR own, than more imposing resi-
deuce that stands In the shadow OF n
mortgage that will be continually eating
out your substance and breeding discon-
tent aud unhappiuess. II you have the
means, spend freely 10 beautify and
adorn, but don't go in debt II you have
no better reason than to make show.
HARRISON FARRAR.
ANpovER.-The improvements in farm
buildings are far behind all other inn
proyements, more particularly the barns.
\ barn 10 be convenient should be at
least forty eight feet wide (leng.h to
suit the tsrm.) That gives plenty OF
room for calf pens on the side. Plenty
of windows TO let in the sun will please
the stock as we'll a. those who have TO
care for them. 4 barn should be built
with two floors cellar under the whole
barn and graded At each end OF the
barn so as 10 drive team through on
the upper floor. Are sofa beans grown
in Maine to any extent for ensilage with
corn fodder: IL so how much seed per
acre and where obtained:
GEORGE W. ABBOTT.
Note--We have not known Of any farmer In
Maine growing soJa bean, either FOR ensilage or
as solung crop. Therefore cannot tell the
quantity OF seed required per acre. Wepresume
the seed may lie obtained from any seed store.-
secretary.
SOUTH PARIs.-llavc running water
from springs or wells where IA fair head
Il possible. IL not, good well, wind
mill aud stand pipe. Poor water con-
yeniences always make hard labor, To
the house and out. | prefer, where
proper drainage can be had, 10 have the
buildings connected so that when |
come in from days work | can put on
my slippers and 90 TO the barn COM
fortably. For me the extra convenience
more than compensates for the extra In
surance risk. like my arrangement OF
u double tie-up at right angles with the
main floor and feeding from an alley.
Thirty feet wide will answer for double
lean-to but thirty-five Is better. That
will give good alley, good maDgers, u
good manure trench and room behind
the trench. 5. NJ. KING.
DENMARK.-I prefer farm buildings
connected for convenience, and should
always have good, pure water brought
TO house and barn when possible, as IL
saves labor and time, and ''time Is
money" to the farmer. Again, | think
tools of all kinds should have place
under cover, and be kept there when
not in use, as IL Is sure sign OF slack
ness, To see plows, harrows, rakes, etc.,
scattered over the door-yard and road
side, giving the premises and surround
iugs a tumble-dowD, go-to-pieces ap-
pearance, that Is not pleasant TO people
of taste, and cultivated ideas. IL
farmers, as general thing, would take
a little time and clean up, and take pains
to make things look clean, bright and
healthy, how much beauty, family
health. comfort and satisfaction would
be added 10 the country, G. B. SMITH.
BUCKrIELp.-There are not far from
fifty colonies OF bees in my town. Many
lost their bees the past winter by not
taking proper care Of them. Most Of
those that wintered In good ventilated
cellar where the temperature was even,
saved their bees. Mine all came through
safe with the loss OF one queen. con-
slider the Italian or the Carinolians the
bees for US 10 keep. They are not as
nervous AS the black bee, and much
easier to handle and better swarmers.
liz does not make so much difference
what hive you use, provided 1t can be
made tight. l recommend the Langs-
troth frame, using foundation comb for
each frame and section. 1t gives them
the same encouragement 1t does a per-
son. 10 have their foundation, when
building. laid and frame ready for work.
1t is wonder in my mind why there are
not more people keeping bees. believe
there are many thousands Of dollars
worth Of honey in our state that could
and should be saved. IL Is estimated
there are 100 pounds lost to one saved.
Honey is not made but simply gathered,
and unless the gatherers are there day
by day it is lost. With the movable frame
hive, bee keeping can be made GER
taiDty: there need be no guess work,