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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28
TIE PROMISE OF The NEW CROP
WEAR

We have made careful study OF pre-
cipitation records for all OF last year and
tof the past three months. over mueh
OF the New England and middle states,
the total supply Of water was last year
so much below the normal amount that
st the opening Of 1895 the reserve sup
ply Of moisture Ia the soil generally
must have been considerably less than
ususl at that date. But the records
show gratifying excess OF wafer over
much of this region since January ],
though probably not enough TO make
the reserve of moisture In the soil as
liberal as usual at the opening OF spring.
But the situation Is more encouraging
than 10 April, '9i. following three
months OF winter drouth. In \ word,
the outlook Is excellent for favorable
supply of moisture IN the New England
and middle states and therefore for n
prosperous season. But this IL not true
OF much of the Mississippi valley where
moisture reserves are apparently even
less than last spring. 4 less serious
drouth than that Of % might have even
more serious results In that vast section,
which produces such an immense surplus
OF agricultural staples.
IL Is not possible to form al opinion
as TO the rainfall for the next five or six
months of the growing season, but the
report emphasizes the great wisdom OF
conserving the water supply throughout
the country by means of reservoirs,
frequent cultivation, etc. II also EN-
phasizes the importance OF insuring
against drouth by putting In an album
dance OF crops for fodder, especially the
dronth-resisting plants.-Homestead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28
Circumyeutiur Them.

Before Bismarck reconstructed the
map Of Europe, and made a united Ger
many, a dozen little principalities used
to annoy travellers by retaining them at
their frontiers until they had satisfied
the custom house demands.
A Yankee once had his ,arriage stop
ped ut the frontier Of petty princes
country. The herr ober-controleur at
the custom house came forward, and,
much 10 his Indignation, was received
in a nonchalant way. The Yankee was
ungentlemanly enough not to get out OF
the carriage, nor even take off his hat.
The herr ober sharply demanded the
keys of the tourists trunks, which his
subordinate began handling roughly.
Here, hands off !" shouted the Yam
kee. II didn't come from the United
States of America to be controlled by
Won. Put those trunks back. I'll not GO
through you at all. I'll turn back. I'm
in no hurry, and don't mind losing a
few hours. You're no country, you re
only a spot. I'll goround you" And be
did.-StraDd Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28
The Bible Of the Lapisnders.

The missionaries among the Lapps
nowadays do not experience the difficult
ties usually encountered by those who
endeayor to spread the gospel IN savage
or semisavage bands. The reason Of this
is that the Lapps have a translation Of
the Bible, and they have had it for
more than a quarter Of a century. IL
was given to them by murderer and
under most extraordinary circumstances
Thirty five or forty years ago there was
an attempt made TO Christianize this
rude boreal people, but the efforts OF
the evangelists were met by stout oppo-
sition on all sides. Finally the opposers
Of the heathen Christians resorted TO
bloodshed as a means Of getting rid OF
the obnoxious ministers and teachers.
Riots broke out in several villages and
camps on the same night, and dozens OF
missionaries were murdered. The ring
leaders and instigators Of the riot were
eventually apprehended and brought to
Justice, score or more of them being
hanged and the others imprisoned for
life.
Among those doomed to life confine-
ment was one Lars Haetta, an ignorant
young fisherman. He could neither read
nor write, but soon learned both when he
found that it was the only means left
open for employing either the hands or
the mind. Next he became deeply inter-
ested in the Bible. the very book which
he had attempted to keep ont OF the
hands of the people. After studying 1t
year OF two he formed the project OF
translating it into the Lapp tongue.
This was quite a difficult task for one
Of such a limited education who had
to make use Of a language not too ex-
pressive at the best, but after nearly 20
years Of labor he completed the task
and was given his liberty for the bene-
fits which he had conferred upon his
people. st. Louis Republic.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28
WESTERN OATS FOR SEED.

We desire to warn farmers against
sowing western oats brought In by the
carload for feed, unless careful examina-
ton proves that they are free from the
seeds of pernicious weeds. Thi. warn
ing is based upon careful examination
Of oats receceived from Mr.. l. N. lap
ham, Pittston, Maine, and purchased Tor
feed from local dealer In feed and
grain of all kinds.
Mr.. Lspham screened two bushels OF
rbe OATS from which he obtained about
seven ounces OF foreign seeds. fhey
were submitted for examination with
the following results:
RECORD OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NAME
rscHxIcAL sAxE. AND NATURE.
Joiut,d Chariock, Raphanus Raphanfs.
rum. L. Very abundant roao'esoms
weed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28
The Parsee Edison.

Dinshar Pestonjee Ghadially. known
in India as the Parsee Edison, late elec-
trician to his higbness Maharajah Rama
Sahib of Dholpur, central India, and
also late telephone superintendent OF
Dolphur state. is now in this country,
ON his way around the world. He is .
theosophist, and asserts that the x rays
were long known to his cult. represent
ing the psychic forces at work in the
universe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28
WHAT LOCAL PAPER IS FOR.

When you hear the Smart Alec, who
has picked up the local paper (some
other fellows probably and is firing
big juDks OF bright sarcasm at the ''Jonh
Jones has gone to Portland" etc, or the
.Sam Smith Is building barn" you can
make up your mind that that chaps
knowledge of human nature and the
world, would swim In thimble. Peo-
pie take the local paper for the home
newa, for the doings and happenings
connected with the community, and the
more of 1t that Is crowded into Its
columns, even though some OF 1t as 1t
necessarily must be, Is light and airy,
the better It pleases its trons.-Gardi-
ner ReporterJournal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28


. Black Mustard. Brass. q N's'a' ~
8. Shepherds Pure, capsel
A few seeds. Harmful weed. a Sc,~efoot
l. Lambs Quarters. Pigwee %..,snt RAJ
Chenopcdium album. Very ab,
weed. ~
5. Black Bindwced. Very abnnda "a %.~,,. A
g. smarweed, species not detcrt
few seeds. oua<
Z. Small Bugloss, Lycopsis arfehis, 10.
s Wild Morning Glory. Convoiyuius ~
Scarce. .,, ,m
Abundant a.
10. Barnyari Grass. Panieum crus-galli. A
Ii. yellow Daisy, Rabeckia hirta. A few
seeds.
Il. Three kinds OF grass seed, not determined
REMARKS.
The presence OF charlock and mustard
In such abundance Is enough to con-
demn this seed for sowing. Exclusive
Of cruciferous seeds 1t would be fairly
clean, as none of the others are very BAD
weeds. The flaxseed and grass seeds
would not be especially Objectionable.
There Is considerable danger OF intro
ducing mustard plants on the farm by
using such oats for feed. IL Is almost
impos sible to prevent some OF these SEEDS
getting into the manure and into the
fields. IL would be better, IL possible, 10
have feed oats ground before they are
brought on TO the farm. The grinding
would destroy all the weed seeds, put
would of course add to the cost without
giving any additional food value. Prob
ably AN ounce or two Of mustard seed to
the bushel would not stimulate the
stomschs of animals enough To prove
harmful. For seed we would advise
Maine grown oats II they can be procur-
ed. Mr.. I.spham writes me that he
saves enough oats OF his own raising Tor
seed aud avoids the introduction OF
mustard aud other bad weeds. Should
II be impossible 10 procure homegrown
seed. then select the clesnest western
seed possible and examine Ii carefuiiy
for small round black or brownish seeds
about oue-sixteenth OF an inch In diane
ter. IL these are found they are proba-
blv some form Of mustard seed and may
be removed bv shaking the oats 10 a
sieve with meshes one-twelfth OF an
inch clear space. This would remove
all Of the seeds mentioned above, none
of which exceed one-tweltth OF an iucil
In diameter, aud would not allow any
but the smaller oats TO press through.
We found one seed that seemed to be
the Russian thistle, but searched In vain
for 4 second one. This bad weed has
reached the seaboard in New Jersey
where Il was found growing abundantly
between tracks la a freight yard, where
western grain had been unlosded,-F. l..
Harvey, Botanist for Maine Experiment
station, OroDo. Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28

and discouraged aud could not sleep al
night. My friends advised me to give up
business. the doctors declaring tina, L
needed a change. / read about Hoods
sarsaparilla and thought il might DO me
good. / am glad TO say that feit the
benefit right away, after commencing 10
take the medicine, Three bottles OF
Hoods sarsapsrilla entirely cured me OF
indigestion. Ii also relieved me OF cos
,ivsness and have not had any trouble
q, his nature since. l have taken seSefsi
no,ttss OF he medicine in the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28
LOVE CHALLENGED.

Look thou on me not lightly, Lowell
Forewsrn but once. with herald eyes,
Then take all Santages Of war
Trick, stratagonI, surprisei
For - do oontemn and hate
The lovslcss ranks that | am in
As lief would desert a. fight,
And liefcr lose than winl
court An aplbush, crave hurt
And beg no other. inooter doom
Than d0nning fetters. Love. Of thine!
Quick. find me prison roomi
Charles Newton. Robinson.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28
Dis

tress in the stomach and other symp-
toms Of dyspepsia demand careful
attention to diet and good medicine
like Hood, >ar,aparilla Ia tone the
stomach and other digestive organs,
purify the blood and sustain the nerves.
Mr. j. W. Gerry. a well-known busi-
NO., man of Ilopkinton. Mass. relates
hi> experience.
II was troubled with indigestion Tor
many months. My food gave me great
distress. Physicians prescribed Tor me,
and although they gave me help Tor a
time they ala not cure. / felt
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28
InQuiaitiYe.

Inquisittve.
Tommy lin search Of irformation)-
Is a streamlet small stream?
His Father-Yes, my son.
"Is an owlet a small owl?"
eyes, Tommy"
"Is an egglet small eggY
eyes, yes you might call 1t that. "
"Then what is bullet! "Tisnt Q
mall bull, is it?"-London Tit-Bita
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28
AMONG THE FARMERS.
SPEED THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical Agricultural topics
Il solicited Address all communications In
tenae,i for this department 10 HENRY u. HAN
NoSD. Agricultural Editor oxford Democrat.
Paris. Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28

-.
."Hafren Of . Besevetess Hessse
and knowing the good DR.. Miles Nervine
has done me. my wish to help Others. over
comes my dislike for the publicity. this
letter may give me. In Nov. and Dec. is0.
me tnssAfes had tho "LaGrtrpc,"
and was one Of the arst Resuming duty
too soon, with the care OF 20 many sick, l
did not regain my health. and In . month
Ibeessse % debjiitateS asd serrosss
from sleeplessness and the drafts MADE on
nv vitality. that It was question II could
90 ON. A dear friend advised me TO try
Dr. Ntles' Resferatjre Nesrine.
took 9 bottles aud am happy to say. l am
In better health than ever. l still continue
Yts eecasjessal ssc, a. . serUe ICES,
A nv work Is very trying. A letter ad-
dressed to Milwaukee. Wis. Will reach me-"
Juno g, 1894 MRS. LAURA O. PHoENIx.
Dr.. Miles, Nervine Il sold on q positlve
euaraptee that the FIRST bottle Will oenenk
An Druggists sell IL 1t q. bottles Tor y. @
n viii he sent, prepaid. on receipt OF PIG
by the Dr. Niles Medical Co, Ekhart Ano
DR.. Miles Nervine
Z a q
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28
FRANKLIN COUNTY

Neat stock about the same. less horses
and sheep. stock fodder about the same
as last year. For improvements, we
note. better care and warmer tie-upS'
Watering mostly in the yard. \ large
proportion twice day. Three CORE
spondeuts have practiced warming water
with good results. Increase IN yelio"
corn. one has fed ensilage for the hrst
time with excellent results. Less fall
plOwing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28

A Shock to His Complscency.
Jaggs-why is it every one laughs at
! fool?
Snaggs-They don't. Some one was
ryine 10 humor you.-Adams Freeman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28
sAGApAHoc COUNTY.

Increasing in young stock. Less
stock fodder. More warm barns. some
more grain fed. Few water in barn.
Mostly twice a day. One reports warm
ing watsr with good results. More yell
low corn, less sweet. One new sllo
filled with yellow corn. Owner much
pleased. More than usual amount OF
fall plowing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28
PlsCATAQUIs COUNTY

Number and value about the ssme.
Less stock fodder. Better barns and
better care with more grain fed. Water
ed mostly in the yards aud twice day
No warming water. No new silos re-
ported. Usual quantity Of sweet and
yellow corn. More fall plowing than
usual.
Mr.. \. W. Gilman Of foNcroft, sends
sample Of ears Of yellow corn taken from
his Silo. which are in excellent condi.
tion. The corn was allowed to stand
until quite mature. then cut and put In
the silo. whole, pains being taken 10 Jay
the stalks straight. IL must be very
valuable feed. aud Mr.. Gilman has reason
10 feel highly pleased with il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28
soarRsEr COUNTY.

More cows and heiters, value little
less. Not more than eighty per cent of
stock fodder, as compared with last
wear. Some Improvement 10 better
quarters and larger variety OF feeds.
quite large proportion water In barns,
and mostly twice day. Several report
that they warm water with good results.
More yellow corn, less field corn.
Several new silos, filed with yellow
corr. owners well pleased. One cor
respondent says, only one silo in town,
aud that has not been filled for years.
More fail plowiug.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28
HANCOCK COUNTY.

More farm stock, with an increased
value. Fifteen per cent less stock fod-
der. Warmer barns and more grain fed.
Mostly water st springs and wells.
About one-hslf twice day. None warm
water. Only small quantities OF corn
raised. No silos. Usual amount of fall
plowiuy.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-14
Care of the Hauds.

Every one adGnares pretty hands. and
almost every one who will devote a lit
tile time every day to their care may
have them. Nothing detracts so much
from their appearance as a rough or
chapped skin, and especial care is ne
cessary ito keep them in good condition
during the winter months. A mani
cures services are not absolutely ne
cessary, for, with the use of a SMALL
bladed knife, a pair of scissors and a
brush, one can usually do the work
alone.
In the first place, a hous ekeeper
should wear gloves whenever her work
will permit her to do 50. Let them be
loose, 50 they win not impede her
movements nor hinder her about her
work. Soft kid gloves that the men
of the house have cast aside are excel
lent Cut off THE tips of the fingers,
and wear them while sweeping, dust
ing or pairing fruit or vegetables
Even the dishwasher may protect her
hands in this way, IL she uses a dish
mop and a soap-slNaker. Good, heavy
gloves are indispensable for street wear
when the cold, north wind Is blowing.
The night toilet of THE hands should
never be neglected, and the first requi-
cites are warm, soft water, and good
soup. Pour the water into a basin,
make a nice suds, and. after soaking
the hands few minutes. cleanse thor
ougihly Rinse ian soft water, and rub
them dry with a towel
Remove any dirt that remains under
the nails with the point of a knife. or a
small stick sharpened TO a point. Trim
off any loose flesh at the side of the
nails with sharp scissors. pushing the
flesh back from the base smoothly and
firmly. The nails should he shaped in
a pointed oval, and polished until
smoo.h. but not Shiny. They should
never be trimmed when they are dry,
as that makes them rough. Anoint the
hands with a mixture, composed of
equal parts of glycertne and rose water
or any kind of cold cream, rubbing il
we'll into the skin. and put ON a pair of
| soft kid gloves. A week or two of such
care WAL improve and beautify the
toughest hands.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-14

these are nervous troubles but they are
terribly harassing nevertheless. That
thorough nervine and tonic. H0stetter's
Stomach Bitters. renders the nerves tran
gull and strong. promotes digestion. appe-
title and sleep. and establishes health on
a firm and permanent basis. Nervousness
has It's most frequent origin In Indigestion
and stomachic weakness. This cause Of
nervous debility is removed BY the Bit
tiers. which impart a healthy tone TO the
gastric region. upon the activity OF which
the well being OF the entire system Is
largely dependent. This sterling and time
honored medicine also remedies and pre-
vents biliousness. constipation. rheumatic
and kidney complaints and all forms Of
malartal disease. Use IL regularly.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-14
sara Knew.

Sara had just entered her third year.
Her comments on persons and things in
general kept her family I'm a state of I'M
easiness. Sara insisted upon going TO Sun
day school and was entered in the infant
class of a woman as well known in So
ciety as in philanthropy. The subject was
Abraham" and the teacher asked: who
can tell me anything about Abraham?
1t was very still for a moment and then
Sara called out: II can, he's Mrs. Ander-
sons black cat"
Seated i'm a box near the stage the
other afternoon at the theater Sara in
sisted on giving points to those about her.
and no amount of coaxing from her faith
er could prevent her talking so loud that
the audience wondered what she would
say next. a great hit Is made I'm the play
when one of the actors says: Il have for
gotten my lines; do you know them?" To
the amusement OF the whole house Sara
replied In her shrill little voice. No. I
don't know what you fordot."-New York
Herald
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-14
AIesson In Patirncr.

One of the happiest little boys ! ever
saw is a cripple and will never walk. His
lower limbs are paralyzed and the little
fellow is wheeled around In a chair made
for his especial use. When l first saw him
l thought how awful IL must be for L
year-old boy not TO be able to run and
play like other children, and without
thinking i asked: Isn't IL lovely here
Don't you wish you could run and jump?'
Yes said the little fellow, Il might
like it. but I'm happy where l am. and
perahps I'd get hurt. Little boys do"
Then felt rebuked. and the little boy.
whistling and singing in his chair. playing
with whatever is Given TO him. the min
utes of the hours by which the days are
told. like sunbeams. lighting and gladden.
ing life's pathway. has been a lesson to
me ever since l first saw him.-Washing-
ton Star
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-14

Calico. 3lzc. per yard. fire sale. ia y.
Main street. Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-14
NELSON FAILS.
The Broadway Tailor Turns His Works
Over to an Assignee.

The Broadway Tailor Turns His Works
Over to an Assignee.
Henry Nelson, the East Broadway
tailor, made an assignment early yes
terday morning for the benefit OF his
creditors, William j. Naughten being
named as assignee. The assignment
includes three hundred bolts OF woolens
and other cloth. book accounts and
credits and fixtures and furniture
Creditors are given preference In the
following order: First. II. z. owen
$40; second, the Inter Mountain Pub
fishing company, s105.30; third, the Bee
Hive. 1855; fourth, T. +. Courtney.
1856; fifth, II. Godin, $40; sixth,
Standard Publishing company, $50. As;
seventh, ]. o. Jones, So: eighth,
Charles A. Bigelow. SIS; ninth, NJ. j.
Connell company, s64.30; tenth, NJ. j.
Connell Lumber company. s25; elev-
enth, the Miner Publishing company,
s165.50.
The following claims of workingmen
take precedence over all other claims:
John Erickson, s3S.05; c. V. Blomgren,
$26.55: A. Ohvall, s65.75; A. p. Funer,
$37.10; A. Junovan, $500: George
Schwartz. SOS; A. ]. Vaughn. SLIPS;
Carl Peterson, $21.65; A. Nordquist,
$3.50; N Olson. s135. After the pay
ment of the above debts. the assignee
is directed TO pay the claim of James
A. Murray for $4,000 with accruing in
terest and then to pay all outstanding
debts pro rata
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-14
Pc traits of Joan of Arc.

No authentic portrait of Joan of Arc has
up to the present time been known in
France. all of the representations OF her
being of a much later date than the
epoch at which she lived. But the Debats
Of Nov. % calls attention to the statement
of a German pastor. Herr Gatrio to the
effect that there exist in Alsace two min
iatures which reproduce the features of
Joan. and which are very probably the
work of a contemporary artist The first
represents Joan in armor going into bat
tie. She has helmet and cuirass on, and
carries a banner on which is represented
God the Father holding in his hand the
terrestrial globe. The second miniature
represents the same figure. save that
Joan wears no helmet. her long locks float
freely over her shoulders, and her head
is encircled by the aureole of a SAINT
These miniatures are found In the collec-
ton of NJ. George Spetz at Isenheim.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-14
I he AIIcg q Insane Man.

Joseph Ludwig, who was arrested
Saturday evening on complaint of a
man who had an idea that he might be
crazy, was sane enough yesterday to
send for an attorney and have him take
steps to secure a hearing. Ludwig
says he is not as crazy as the man who
had him arrested, and those who have
come in contact with him since he has
been in Jail says he shows no evidence
of insanity. Judge Mediation prom
ised an investigation of the case this
morning.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-14
Possib q to Select % Jury.

The jury commission composed of
the county treasurer, assessor and
chairman of the board of county COM
missioners, was in session yesterday,
and with three typewriters made up a
jury list for the present year. The list
consists of the name of every taxpayer
on the assessment roll of the county
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-14
INCORRICIBLES 5.
Mrs. Fisher Says Two of Her Girls Are
Unmanageable.

Mrs. Fisher, the woman whose do
mestic troubles have been known to
the public for a year or more, was at
the court house yesterday in search of
advice in regard to her two eldest
daughters. aged IL and Is years. She
said they were incorrigible, and she
could do nothing with them. They run
around, she said, with bad girls and
were enticed away from home by men.
Mrs. Fisher was referred to the county
attorney.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-14

Ladies' $3.50 shoes. 75c.. ia n. Main
street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-14

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