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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10
SAVING THE PIGS.

Every spring on the farm there are
certain pigs either not endowed with a
fair share Of physical yigor, or too
numerous brothers aud sisters crowd
them aside. They grow weaker aud
weaker and die, or they become misera-
bic stunted creatures, giving neither
pleasure nor profit TO the owner.
Whether II pays to try to save these
weak pigs depends on the comparative
price of corn and pork. II It will not
pay, they should be put out OF the way
at once, vet many pig Is killed or neg
lected that Is well worth the little trouble
needed to give ii fair start.
The most frequent method OF caring
for runts Is TO turn them over TO wife or
daughter for pets; but hsnd-rsised pig
requires great deal of care. to say
nothing Of the chances against its living,
when put entirely on artificial food. Try
the following plan once and see II II Is
not an Improvement on the pet pig.
What farmers wife isn't enough inter-
ested in the stock to inspect every new
litter of pigs, even il they are OF daily
occurrence. And she can readily detect
the one that Is imposed upon by all the
rest. Now, suppose she brings cup OF
boiled milk and spoon. and slips 1t
into the pigs mouth little at time (of
course the mother pigs are tame or ought
TO be- a meal or two day will help
matters wonderfully, and there is not an
entire change Of food OF lack of needed
warmth. The weak pig will soon be
able To hold its own, and IL will be by
chance IL some other pig does not take
its place and need the food.
Sometimes the entire litter needs feed
Ing II il Is large and the mother young.
This is easily done by shutting the SOW
away from them until the pigs are hun
gry, then with pan Of milk--always
boiled-snd a spoon, feed them. II Is
awkward work at first but each one viii
get little. Repeat twice day, and In
a week the little fellows will need no
shutting up, but will tumble over each
other In their haste 10 get 10 the pan.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10

Ons,f CslgaEy's rccsnt oontingent b
The cOet eyideItly knew bot little
Atout the ChiBook. indging by ihs story
that u hsiug tod ca him. Wishing 30
sst some clans D. take hack with bin.
b asked an old sqnaw. Who bad cob
wel~ to her eyes and basket on her
hesd. what she wanted for baskeifnl.
and the hlashins brunette replied. sit
com dollar. hyas klosh" z" Tothis the gay
calsaryite said "Yumping yimminyl
six dollars and AL nay clotbesi No. by
ginger snap III give you ". 80. my
watch and ovsrrost. :" IL Il unnecessary
20 state that the Offer was accepted. ~
all the dusky maiden asked for the
clans was fosr bits. ts.-Xancouver Mor ID:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10
TEe GENEVA STATION.

IL Ia understood 20 be now practically
settled that the Board of Control OF the
New York State Agricultural Expert
ment Station has secured the services OF
Prof. Whitman III. Jordan Of Maine as
director Of that institution, and that he
will take charge about the first OF July.
Prof. Jordan was born at Raymond.
Maine. Oct. u, 1851; graduated al the
Maine State College in 1875, and passed
the next two years as principal OF the
Dennysville High School, afterwards
(ls77-7s) pursuing postgraduate
course in chemistry and physics at Cor
nell. He then became assistant In
chemistry at Wesleyan University (ls1s
-'79), afterwards instructor at the Maine
State College (ls79-S0), and professor
of agriculture at the Pennsylvania State
College QsSl-S5)-which position he re-
signed in April of the last named year,
10 accept the dictatorship OF the Maine
Experiment Station, then just organized.
This place he has retained down to the
present time, with great benefit to the
agriculture Of the state; and his own
reputation (aided by frequent writings
and many addresses st farmers inst,-
tutes. where he is always a pleasing and
instructive speaker has constantly
grown. We believe that he will do ex-
cellent service at Geneva, aud shall take
what may be called sort Of personal
interest in his career there, inasmueh as
we have been so fortunate for the past
year as 10 have him on the editorial staff
of the Country Gentleman. Prof.
Armsby. who kindly undertook the duty
OF editing the department OF livestock
feeding after the lamented death OF Prof..
stewart in the fall Of 1894, found the
work (which involves labor to an ex-
tent probably far exceeding the con-
ceptions of readers) much too heavy Tor
him, with his other cares, and resigned
in March of last year, strongly recon-
mending Prof. Jordan as his successor
We have never seen any reason TO oe
otherwise than very glad that we adopt
ed the suggestion and were able to in
duce the professor to fall in with It,
Country Gentleman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10
CHICAGO RECIPES.

I.acl Michigan Frappe-Take two quarts
.of w3ter, one cooking stove, one litter
and a kettle. Strain the water through
the 'n.ter, dilute il and pour into the
kettl,I. Place over a quick fire. Cook
until soft. Pour into milk pan and set
on tht back doorstep to cool.
PlAn Drinking Water-Pour ten gal
Ions " lake water into washboiler and
placeiit on the top Of the furnace until II
boils briskly Do not stir. Strain through
said bag and place in refrigerator for
seyerl hours. Serve In glasses or mugs.
Salhi OF Game-Take one quart of
watch from the neighborhood OF the out
let ot the Chicago river, remove the
feathbrs, dress and stuff with sage. Place
In tht oven and roast for two hours.
Inr|er Crib Tea-This Is delightful
beverage. Take the water, boil brlskly,
place| In a Jar and allow It to jell. Remove
fromliar, taking care not TO break the
form and pare of pieces as required.
Place in pot with cup Of filtered water
and t|oil two hours. Serve hot.
Sa,Isages-Place pound and half OF
government pier water In a mill and
grind until chopped fine. Cook in ard
ed splder until some member OF tne
family gets hungry.
Ice| Water-Take two pounds OF Ice
fresh from the lake, boil two hours, place
In a refrigerator and serve.
Co&kies-Take as much lake water as
reau'Sed and allow it to stand over night
until |it has curdled. Place In cookie tins
and take in hot oven.
Mice Pies-Mince four quarts OF wa
ter frbm the Hyde Park intake, mix with
rasink and dried currants and leave IL on
the fibor over night. Make the pie crust
and place the mincemeat In the crust.
BakeIuntil knitting needle cannot be
forcell through the pie without bending.
ServJ on shutter. A dash of flavoring
extracts will often be found to give the
pie aIine flavor.-Chicago Record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10

Village Parson (eutering country ed
itor's ofiice)-You promised TO publish
that sermon sent you on Monday, but
| DO not find IL in the latest issue of your
paper.
EDITOR sent II up. Ii surely went
in. What was the name OF II
Parson-"Feed INV Lambs.
Editor after searching through the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. It Is ou
see. we've got new foreman. and he
pat IL under the head Of agricultural
Notes a. Hints on the Care If sheep.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10
ANNIE e. BARROWS.

Died, of consumption, Feb. 18th, at
her home In West Sumner, Annie r.,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Bar
rows, aged 16 years, 1 months, Is days
The darling Of home, she was also a
favorite with teachers, schoolmates and
all her young companions. She bore
her long illness with patience and sweet
ness, thinking always Of the comfort oi
those around her rather than OF herself
She leaves father and mother, three
brothers and sister, with a large circle
of other relatives and friends to mourn
for her, but while we shall sOrely miss
the bright face and winning ways OF the
loved one, our sorrow is softened by the
thought, ''It is we'll with the child"
OUR ANNIE.
Hush! the angel Of death has come
And borne our loved one away;
Borne her out Of the shadows
Into the light Of day.
He 90 softly called our darling;
She alone His voice could hear;
We conid only feel his presence
As he lowered oh, so near.
We shall miss thee, darling Annie.
We shall miss thy fair young face;
No one else, however dear,
Can I'LL the vacant place.
We shall miss thee in the morning.
And when twilight comes once more
We shall feel anew the longing
For our darling, gone before
Gone before at the Masters bidding.
To join Gods angel band;
She Is now happy spirit
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10

A Frankfort fox hunter has apparent
ly had poor season. Instead OF relating
his recent experiences he has been tell
ing his neighbors how, when he WAS
Younger, he used to catch bull frogs In
Half Moon Pond, over 10 Prospect.
Those frogs weighed over fourteen
pounds each, and be sold 'em to Barnum.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10

Portland Transcript: The people OF
Maine increased their savings bank de-
posits by two millions last year. A
Chicago paper remarks that ''times are
never hard In the Pine Tree STATE and
there "a truth IN the remark. Habltual
thrlftiness 10 one Of the good old New
England traits that has not Jet died out.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10
MHY IT ISN'T PUBLISHED,

"Ah.- said the beautiful Mrs. Findy
Siegeb. the impressionist writer, as she
pursdd up her crimson lips, II could
write the great book Of the season. 1t
woulh be winner. have the frou-frou
of soft skirts Of Edgar Saltus, the soft
cury,Is seen through clingipg garments
of Slrdou, the impassioned bites and
kisses Of Daudet, the meat-market odor
of Zbla, the clin2ing kiss Of Guy de
MauiIassant, and the consumptiye fer
yor ok Chaps that Sass In the Night.
Oh, h could write book that would have
TO bk bound In asbestos and kept on Ice
In w,Irm weather, and 1t would be sold
In CO load lots, with new edition every
two weeks. have II down fine, and
know every literary salad-dressing from
perfdmed breath to damp-clingiEg ring
lets. IL would be q world beater."
"vlhy don't you write IT. asked.
km afraid of that terrible New York
critiI,- che said. with delicious frown.
~ know Of no such powerful critic" J
said. "who l. ity"
"Naughty man." said she, with .
childish roui. "You know Who ] mean.
think his name is Anthony Comstock."
-Juhge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEkp THE PLov."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
IL solicited. Address all communications In.
tended for this department "a HEsRl ID. HAM
xoxp, Agricultural Editor oxford Democrat.
Paris. Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10

The average cost Of raising heifer 70
two vears with us-skim milk at 10 cents
= can and pasture at 20 cents per month
is about S22. Where can you, Tor ~
buy an equal, or az nne = two,ycao'u,
which will improved in value escn yeAs ~
70 six years old, unless accident oeiaiis
her. and which 10 no more likely tnan 70 :
western cows
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10

where no man walked abroad without
his rifle on his shoulder, SO after break
fast Tom took down his, and we fell in
ut his heels, taking good care TO keep
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10

Mrs. J. r. Bell, OssasCatosste, Aoe.
wife Of the editor Of The Graphic. the lead
ing local paper Of Miami county, writes
az sros troubled srjfk heart dtsedse
for six years, severe palpitations, short
ness OF breath, together with such ex-
treme nervousness. that. at times l would
walk the floor nearly all night. we
consulted the best medical talent
TAe~ ssiS there scas 80 help for ne,
that had organic disease Of the heart Tor
which there was no remedy. 1 had read
vour advertisement In The Graphic and
ayear ago, rs a last resort, tried one bottled OF
Dr. Hues' Eesc Csre fer the Aesss,
which convinced NE that there was true
merit In It. took three bottles each OK the
Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine ana
IL esmpseselv essre6 sse. 4 ssee1
we'll at night. my heart beats regularly ana
have no more smothering spelis- vish
TO say To all who are suffering as did:
there's relief untold for them II they VII
only give yoar remedies Just one trial.
D,. Nfles Heart Cure b sold On a positive
euarantee that the 6fst bottle viii pene.s ss
All druggists sell it q. bottles 10s 49,
,iI! 5 5. Ell Hi.Ss S'SsRssIsc Sssse r o.. Ss IA
DR.. Miles Heart Cure
PestoreS Health
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10
TIE FARMERS GRuM5llN6 DIS
COuRAGES THE SON.

NEN IN OTHER CALLINGS PLAN FOR AN
EASIER LIFE FOR THEIR CHILDREN.
PROFITS OF A FEW LESSONS IN
DAIR0ING.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10
NEVEE 100 OLp 10 LLARN.

4 farmer 50 years of age In Wisconsin,
wishing 10 know more about dairytug,
managed 20 leave his - COW dairy long
enough 20 take winter course In the
state school OF agriculture under Pro-
fesSor Henry Ia the spring he went
home with some new ideas and BSb-
cock tester. The cows were tested, so
were the uew ideas. At the end OF the
season he wrote Professor Henry that he
sold of ten OF his cows and vet received
more money for the product OF the ~
than be had before from 20 and that he
expected 10 get even more the next year
from 30.
He had formerly depended on moving
a ton per acre of timothy and June grass,
dreadiug 10 plow and reseed because oil
the risk OF getting good catch. lie
had now plowed much Of his old moving
and raised $50 bushels of ear cora per
acre and twice the amount Of fodder he
formerly had from his old methods OF
culture.
such schooling pays whether the
student is 20, 80 or 80 years old. The
reliable agricultural journal Is also a
school and It's teachings usually pay
large interest on the investment to all
thinking readers.-New England Farm
er.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10

There is special merit in The recon-
mendation Of the utilization OF tramps
for road building, says the Philadelphia
Press. This would benefit the country
in two ways. 1t would improve the
roads and dimiaish the number OF
tramps. The latter now live on the
country for nothing. They are our only
leisure class, and they are supported in
idleness by direct taxation. That taxa
ton is levied upon the country farmers
who feed the tramps, aud the city people,
sho are held up on the street for the
price Of q nights lodging or cup oil
coffee.
Asa class, tramps are simply lazy
frauds, many Of them dangerous ones
Imprisonment without labor Is no pun
ishment for them, and for this reason
most Of the tramp laws are without terror
for the tramp. Let them be arrested
wherever they appear and put TO road
making. Under this rule we would soot
have either good roads or no tramps, ane
either consumnztion would be an un'
mixed blessing to the state.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10
Al >TTRTEVANT. PHI. e..

pEALEK ~
t.,a1ei Drug and Chemicals, Toilet ATs
r.r- rtc-
Ftv.,cians' prescriptions accurately compound
e.
rry >tlrteyAnt's Headache fe"asr}
No. odd Fellows Block.
SOUTH PARIS. MAINE
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10
1RAMps AS RoADsUILDERs.

FORCING THEM TO LABOR ON THE
HIGHWAYS WOULD RESULT IN TWO
BENEFITS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10

An agricultural writer Of prominence
SAYS that great many young men are
led 10 doubt the wisdom OF following
farming because Of the actions and ex-
pressions of their own parents. They
heard their fathers aud mothers say that
farming is the hardest work on earth,
that the farmer Is slave all his days,
that his hard earnings are eaten up by
corporations. etc, etc. This statement
Is true as | know from my own obser-
yatiou.
can name farmers of considerable
prominence az farmers and as writers for
the press who have so little real faith In
their business that they advise THEN sons
To follow some other vocation, and they
are themselves ever ready TO neglect
their own farm work TO dicker in some
outside scheme or speculation. They
attend auctions, follow the markets
hunting for bargains and are also quite
prominent AZ agricultural conventions as
participants In debate.
Such men usually acquire their farms
by Inheritance and are really farmers by
chance rather than by choice. | never
knew Any such men 10 attain very
brilliant success, nor will their sons be
likely 10 who follow their example.
But are farmers actually any more
dissatisfied with their occupation than
are men OF other callings with theirs:
know many men in many walks OF
life who can't think of having
THEIR SONS WORKED AND WORRIED
As they have been, but have advised
them 10 select something easier or more
genteel. Every one feels his own aches
and pains a good deal more keenly than
he does those of his neighbors and one
does not quickly forget the struggles
and trials encountered In winning sue
cess.
4 great many men not farmers, be-
heve the time hss gone by for marked
success In the business they have follow
ed. 1 cannot say they are wrong. but II
thev are right the statement Is no more
applicable To farming than To other
forms Of industry.
have no doubt that some men Who
are excessively wealthy Ia stocks and
bonds have acquired their wealth 10
wAys little IL any less honorable than l.
gambling or robbery, but no one knows
better than they do whst risks have been
taken and what dangers escaped, risks
aud dsugers they would shrink from
having their sons take or meet. As
readers Of agricultural papers We hear
the difficulties Of farming discussed snd
are made keenly sensible OF the farmers
trials but If We had the same opportunl-
ties for getting al the inner lives OF
other classes | believe We should hnd
them quite a. disecn,ented as u the
average New England farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10
pariIIa

the peculiar combination, proportion ano
process used in preparing Hoods sersaps
rilla and which give it merit peculiar 70
itself. This Is the secret OF It's "onu
power, of it's wonderful sales, OF Its won.
asrtul hold upon the confidence Oh 'ne
naople. This is why it cures scroium,
SAN Rheum, Catarrh, Rheumatism, al
uunors. Kidney and Liver troubles, Dys-
nepaia. That Tired Feeling, builds up inc
,,srves creates an appetite and STRENGTHENS
the whole system. Its merit, It's saies' "'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10
II will Cure.

A particle Is applied into each no-tril and 10
ssesaos Price s. cents q, Druggists or By
"a kLf BROTHERS. - Warren Ssrees. Neu
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-10

tTo HE ooSrISuKD1
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-30
DYSPEPSIA
DID 1T
Weakened One Mans Constitution
Until 1t Brought Him to
Deaths Door.

Mr.. James S. Harrison, wellknown
and highly respected citizen of Cleve-
land, o., was for years sufferer from
dyspepsia ami general debility, and in
his weakened condition, resulting from
the above causes. he had the additional
ill-luck TO fall victim to malaria from
this complication of disorders. Mr..
Harrison S condition was becoming very
serious when he commenced To take i.
p. T., Lippman's Great Remedy. It's
effects were marked and immediate.
Read his letter to US. Its earncstness
is apparent:
GENTLEMEN: For the benefit of all
suffering from dyspepsia and general
debility | beg To submit my testimonial
as to the efficacy of your i. i. T., Lipp-
mans Great Remedy, as a positive
cure for all the distressing complaints
from which suffered.
My system was also full of Malaria
and my condition was growing vcry
serious had no appetite. was losing
strength and was completely broken
down i'm health, but now my health is
completely restored, and can cat like
field laborcr, without the slightest
fear of any.serious results
take great pleasure in telling the
world that u. i. i. did the grand work
Of restoring me TO my accustomed
health. Yours truly,
JAMES ). HARRISON,
Cleveland O.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-30

friends chiefly because that was not his
name, lighting another cigar before he
threw away the last and watching its
little spark hiss aud quench in the wa
ter.
"Thati"
THAT" said Billy. after long gaze,
"is demonstrative dangerous pronoun,
relating i'm this case 20 Miss Honoria
Hensler. the best equipped firt in these
Or any other waters"
"iou know her. then" said Sir
Brooke. turning 20 look at him. rather
inec'cctually through tho darkness In
that spot.
''To my cost" srid Rilly. rolling his
cigar between his teeth. "That is TO
rsv." he added. after some moments'
silence and recollection and decision,
Il was over here last year. and made .
fool OF myself. as every other man does
who ever sees her. Don't burn your
fingers there, Brooke. She has the
beauty of marble statue--and just as
much heart In her body"
"Married2" asked Sir Brooke.
Single. In the late tyveuties. Lcte
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-30

The yacht lay on the edge OF the feet.
They had just made colors aboard, and
fred the sunset gun, and were anchored
some cable lengths away from another
Yacht on either side. All the inner hor-
Dor, indeed, was gay with the lesser
craft, waiting for the trial races begin
ming on the next day. The town
sparkled in the evening light behind
them but the White Ladye when
she came In left the sea outside lying
high and dim, where the black and gold
line of the Valiant made relief, and the
outlines of the Neckan, of the Powhat-
an, and of the big man-of-war were like
phantoms. Lettuce leaves and fruit
parings fioated by the little launches
that were darting all about like caddis-
flies on the inside water, with the boats
of the navy yard. There was an agree
able sense of stir and of impending dim
ner in the air; presently there would be
toilettes, of sort, and night on the dark
still water-world, and sleep after toll.
The Mayfiower crept in like ghost in
the purpling air, and all her white array
slid down and left her. And. then the
lights began TO twinkle out, and, as If it
were a signal. the whole inner fleet put
on myriad Of other wrinkles with elec-
trio bulbs and green and red sparks, till
the harbor was q sheet Of jewels.
Through all this cheerful preparation
for pleasure, now sliding along the dark
oily swell, and is now breaking the
wake of light of this and that
boat, into their life moment and
gone again, seeing the faces of
the men in their sea negligee, and of
the women, these trim in yachting s'iits
and those wearing big flower-laden hats
and gorgeous gowns, slipped the launch
of the Neckan, carrying various stores
from town, the mail and a couple of pas
sengers who had come down to join the
yacht outside. AS one of them leaned
back among the cushions in the stern
and enjoyed the interlude, those who
chanced to be looking over and saw her
slipping by might have imagined that,
save for the difference of draperies and
accessories, Cleopatra in her barge upon
the Ciduus was no fairer and no queen
lier sight than Honoria Hensler going
to join her Fundcrwuter cousins on the
Neckan, cousins whose wealth and sur
roundings were of value to her, as they
themselves were, and her beauty and
charm distinctly were to them.
"Ohl" she cried. as they welcomed
her on the Neckan, and there was some
thing in her rich full voice that cor
responded to all her other attractions,
''this is solid comfort!" and she looked
along the deck while drawing off her
gloves. $50 good of you TO send Fifine.
Now this looks as things should.
declare dared not move ON the little