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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04
sonpER VERSUS sILAes.

Although Iowa farmers have grea'
number OF silos, In the discussion at the
recent state dairymen's convention, corr
fodder had many strong advocates who
eontended that il was better feed thar
ensilage. Fodder cut while green, vel
cured and protected during the winter
from the elements, produces large quan'
titles OF milk and is also an excellen'
horse feed. The essayist l.. 6. Ciute
said wooden silOs were cheap, easily
built and more satisfactory than stone
or brick: best Of all in end OF barn
Put the corn In while IL is all green anc
do not wait until the lower leaves and
the heavy part OF the stalk have beguI
10 dry. Keep tramped down. More
cows can be Kept on q given amount o.
land where ensilage is put up than wher'
fodder is fed. Mr.. Clute was very en-
thusiastic, stating that it was his oeliel
that the crop could be put up with les.
expense than when cut as fodder snc
that the same amount OF corn was wortf
so per cent more as ensilage than as Dir,
feed. He does not, however, use enSi
lage exclusively, but also cuts, husk'
and shreds some of his corn crop
Homestead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04
YOU MAY SWALLOW LeecHEs.

What imagination will do, can show
from my own experience. When boy
in the Pyrenees, once drank from
spring. and saw To my horror. when
had already swallowed mouthful, that
the water was alive with small leeches
had bad time OF II for two or three
DAYS. | firmly believed | had leeche'
alive and sucking my blood inside me
felt them. | became languid. be
lieved they would drain my blood away
Happily, my father heard what was the
matter with me, and explained TO me
the corrosive nature of the gastric fluid
and assured me that nothing living and
Of the nature of leech could resist It
my dear boy" said he, "from personal
observation of your proceedings at meal
time, am convinced you could digest =
pair of boots, and no leeches could stand
a moment against the force OF your
gastric fluid" believed him, and for
got all about my imaginary malady.--
Good Words
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04
Imported potatoes stand poor show

Imported potatoes stand a poor show
In American markets this winter, YET
scattering lots are received from Europe
and occasional small cargoes from the
lower maritime provinces. During 90
imports were at the average rate ol
about lO0, 900 bushels per month against
two and q half times that much In '94
Exports for the calendar year were much
less than 1000, 900 bushels. So uniyer.
sal ia this crop in all countries, and 90
generally liberal was its volume the past
son, that there Is little interchange.
new seedlings of merit are better than
old run-out SEEDS. B. BUTLER
Dutchess Co., n. \.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04

On big farm in the eastern part ol
Maine lives man who has just celebrat.
ed his 95th birthday anniversary, but
who in all that long time has never beer
more than 80 miles away from the room
In which he was born. Neither has thi:
man ever seen train of cars, ridden II
a stage coach, or been on board steam
boat or eaten meal at hotel and never
swore an oath. The unique character u
H. Thatcher Leighton OF Columbia
Washington County, who Is known II
regions far beyond those he has penetrat'
ed by the title Of Uncle Thatcher. To- LAY
his form is as straight as an arrow, ~
Is as smart as a whip, aud Is In as full
possession Of all his faculties as ne wal
at 25
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04
NEW SEED POTATOES NEEDED.

As agent for seed potato firm few
seasons back sold $40 worth Of tubers.
One man paid me s5 for two pounds OF
Napoleon which he cut TO 40 eyes, plant
ed in 40 hills, and dug nine bushels.
The next spring he planted some OF
these in a small field that had been yield
ing from old sod about so barrels, and
GOT 225 barrels. He sold many of these
at 81 per bushel for seed when 81 per
barrel was the ordinary price, and his
whele crop brought sl.25 to $3.50 per
barrel. Other similar results lead me TO
believe iu new blood in potatoes. that
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04

Eastern Argus: What an immense
number of the dime monthly magazines
must be sold, as indicated by the state
ment of the publishers OF one OF them
that the issue OF that particular publica'
ton for the coming month would con-
sist Of 600, 900 copies. That would mean
the expenditure by the people OF 800, ,oOC
for single number Of but one OF the
several ten cent magazines, and hence
what large aggregate there must be
These cheap monthlies are good thing
as it is only in price that they are cheap
and more people are reading good iitera'
ture than ever before. 1t Ia owing Il
the decreased cost Of production and the
large circulation resulting from the low
price that these profusely illustrated
and we'll written books can be placed
before the public at the tenth part OF q
dollar. A new one Is launched every
once in while, and let US hope they viii
increase In number until the trash which
has heretofore flooded the market !:
crowded out of existence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04

Retired sea captains are not always
willing to confine their imagination to
tales OF the sea serpents they have seen.
One in Islesboro says he undertook to
milk his COW the other morning and
hadn't been at work long before ne had
preseutiment that something was
wrong. The presentiment 1t seems, was
fully justified by existing facts, as the
captain tells the story, for he declares
that he looked down and saw the milk
had frozen into an icicle from the bot
tom Of the pail up into the teat and
burst 1t open.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04

A curious calf is owned by Lucy Farr,
Of sudbury, Mass. Ii has belt oil
white hair, which is natural In texture
aud general appearance, but the remain
der OF the body has curious and inde-
scribable covering of woolly nature,
,oiid black in color, short, fine and
close. bat unlike the hair of Angus cat
tie. It is a striking contrast and beau
tiful sport Of nature.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04
THE END.

Time warns us with voice that even
the sagest discredit too long and the sill
liest believe too late. Wisdom walks be-
fore it, opportunity with it. and repent
ance behind it; he that hath made 1t his
friend will have little to fear from his
enemies, but he that hath made it his
enemy will have little to hope from his
friends. -Coltun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04

Hugh j. Chisholm Of Portland, has
presented the Maine Medical School with
surgical instruments, sterilizer, stands
and other devices, which will render
possible the up-to-date surgery. During
his recent European trip, DIR. Weeks Sc
lected the instruments 10 Paris, and on
his return to New York procured
modern stand for them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04

Among other facts noted in the crop
and livestock reports for Ontario Is the
statement that the grade Durham Is the
fsyorite cow of the Province, the Ayr
shire next. the Jersey and the Holstein
closely following; that the silo has not
increased in popularity during the past
wear ana that domestic servants are paid
-. O7 per month as compared with s6-2j
for the previous year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04

To raise a good milker, keep the calf
growing large frame, not laying on
fat until two years old, when she should
come in milk. The best ration for q
COW is that which is well-balanced and
that the COW will relish. The cow, not
the chemist, is the real judge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04
Written for the oxford Democrat.
WHOl

Who'll plant the seed saved secure
In the aureate autumn day
| hope %, yet can ne'er be sure,
For friendly fingers may.
Ere spring comes on some will be gone.
For ties ne'er cease tc sever,
And honored hands viii folded be-
WIN folded be forever
Then save we naught but goodly seed
That bears Dame Nature credit;
And hlest be he who gathers free,
Though other hands do spread II.
A. L. REED.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPxkp rHE rLow."

Correspondents on practical agricultural topics
Il solicited. Address all communications In.
tended tor this department. 70 HENRY ID HAM
NoND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Democrat.
Paris. Ne
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04

Miss Stuyvesant-"I wonder what's
the matter with Southwick: He seems
to have lost all his friends. Hasn't he
any money now?" Mr.. Madison-"Yes
lust as much as usual. But he has given
mn lending it,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04

"Does he know anything about artT
mot a thing. Why, he doesn't even
know enough to lecture on it,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04
"For Charity Suffereth Long,

nrS. Laura y. Puocutxs fuaWeoAeSs WtSs
"Mafren Of . BenecsSent 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. lsa
The inssafes had tho "LaGrSppe,"
and was one of the nrst. Resuming duty
too soon, with the care of % many sick.
did not regain my health. and In month
Ibeeosse % debtiifated assd sserrssss
from sleeplessness and the drafts made on
my vitality. that It was question II could
90 on. A dear friend advised me 70 Try
DR.. HIles' Resterstjce Ncrrtse.
took bottles and am happy TO say. am
in better health than ever. Istill continue
ne secasjessal Sse, - . nesrc 5ese,
~ my work Is very trying. A letter sd-
dressed to Milwaukee. Wis. viii reach me-"
June 6, 1904 MES. LAURA O. PHoENfx
DR., Miles, NeFvine b sold on 3 positive
Ruarantee that the first bottle will benena
An druRgists sell IL At q. 6 bottles for - o.
it viii be sent prepaid. on receipt OF pf19e
Dr Miles, NerVine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04
DIRECTIONS
CREAM BALM

f.u. a particle oi
Balm iirct,y In
trg re-tril-. After
Hmcut draw
tr.rE breat th
-r the nose
three times =
after meals pre-
t and before
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04

-.. N.usUus from Cold Restores me senses %,
.r....e ana smell The Balm = quickly absorbed
-.t,- relief at once. Price 81 cents az Drug
...f- .r hv mail.
sN BROTHERS, s. Warren street, New
The Canton times., 1896-04-10
THE LUcKLEss sLoTH.

Z Has But Very Poor Chances In the
Great Battle OF Life.
| / never see a live sloth without feel,
Il sorry for it; for truly they all de-
|rye sympathy, and plenty of it. Had
been born a sloth, l would want to
be nature, or in some way collect dam
les. Take Hoffman's sloth, for ex-
nple. 1t is one OF the largest of them
D, but it is too weak and helpless to
put into such q wicked and danger
bs world as this has now become. Its
|untenance is a picture of innocent
hpidity, and as it looks at you, its dull
|es and expressionless face say To
|u, as plainly as words: PITY me!
cannot fight cannot run away. I
I've no defensive armor, no spines,
i anything worth mentioning. lam
b big to live in burrow, and, even if
Ecre not, have none, nor the tools
|th which to make one. I am at the
Prey of everything and everybody.
by is this thus? Why am here?"
give it up. This creature issa rid
that I cannot read. Being only a
The Canton times., 1896-04-10
RULES FoR HAND POLO.
new Game Suitable for the Gymnasiun,
and Tennis Court

New Game Suitable for the Gymnasiuu
and Tennis Court.
There are many outdoor games 70,
summer, nearly all of them the grad
ual growth of years; but gymnasium
games have to be invented, and good
ones are few at best.
Handball, fine game, cannot be
played by more than two on a side,
Basket ball, upon it's introduction, was
hailed as the ideal game, but time has
shown that it permits of quite as much
rough play as football, while the diff
ficulty of making goal is discourag-
ing to beginners.
a new game called hand polo, suit
able for the gymnasium or tennis
court, has just been invented in New
York.
A few evenings ago it was formally
launched by the first match game Of
hand polo ever played. The rules of the
new games are now printed for the first
time, as follows:
Two goals must be provided, each
seven feet high and seven feet wide.
placed in the middle of line drawn
parallel to, and not less than three feet
from, the end of the court or room.
The ball used may be either the as,
sociation football, or regulation bas-
ket-ball.
Each team shall consist of one goal
keeper, one center and four players in
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

rtslghted mortal, it seems to me
the sloth should have been better
Rpped for the battle of life, or else
out OF it altogether. M
Pc sloth lives, moves and has his
Pg by hanging underneath the
iler limbs of trees and eating leaves
fruit. He is the slowest animal OIL
Prd, and for speed in travelling long
Fney, say from one side of tree
70 the other, the tortoise is light
express in comparison. 1t takes
Pod held-glass to enable you to see
move. Ills hair is coarse, wavy,
precisely the color OF gray moss,
|ough bark, although sometimes it
ports a minute vegetable organism
n gives it an olive-green hue. His
are simply four hooks. by which he
+ himself very comfortably when
ing IN the upper story of forest.
= walking on the ground they are
Y than useless. But the sloth has
T. Tor the ground, and never goes
II OF his own accord.-William T.
'auay, in st. Nicholas.
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

line; or such other number as may b.
agreed upon. The goalkeeper mus
wear colored cap or other distinguish
ing mark.
Shoes without heels or heavy soles
must be worn by all players.
The captains shall select the referee
and umpire; toss for choice of goals
and be entitled to call the attention OF
the referee or umpire to any violation
of the rules which they think has been
made. ff
All disputed points and matters OF
appeal that may arise during the ref
eree's continuance in office shall be left
to his decision, which must be final and
without appeal, except as to the inter-
probation of the rules.
The referee shall be judge of the
game. He shall decide when the ball is
in play, to whom it belongs, shall keep
the time and decide when goal has
been made.
The ball is put in play by placing it
upon the floor in the center of the room.
when the side which has won the toss
slaps it off from that point.
The object of the game is to put the
ball through the opponents goal from
the front, and this constitutes goal
for the side succeeding.
The goal keeper may handle the ball
with both hands, or kick or block it
with the side of his feet, but must not
throw goals, drop kick or punt the ball.
The other players must not drive the
ball with the feet, or handle the ball
with both hands. They must play the
ball with but one hand at time, and
must not throw it except with an uu-
derhand bowl.
Unless otherwise agreed, the game |
shall consist of two 15-lninute halves. |
and the side making the most points
in that time shall be the winner.
Agoal counts two points, and knock
ng the pin down on an opponents foul
counts one point. kk
Running with the ball, kicking, play
ng the ball with both hands, throwing
he ball overland, elbowing, pushing,
ackling, shouldering or rough play
hall constitute foul, and shall entitle
hC OPpOSlhS SiuS W JIG puSS 1OE Llt
in.
When q foul has been declared by the
eferee an Indian club must be set up
a the center of the ground, and the
rams line up. Then the side winning
he foul may place the ball upon the
oor 20 feet away from the pin, in the
irection of their goal, and strike it off :
18th the open hand. If the pin is
nocked down it counts one point and
lie ball isdead until put into play again.
the pin is not knocked down the ball I
in play immediately.
Hand polo is extremely lively. AS the
ay consists mainly of constant bend
g and reaching sideways and down
ards, it is considered by the experts
ho have seen it beneficial as a means
reducing flesh in the middle-aged and Il
so q corrective of the average ,
hoolboy's worst fault-a bent neck +
ID STOPPING shoulders.--B Boston Globe. in
The Canton times., 1896-04-10
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
YELLOW JACKETS.

once on time, no matter when.
Two rosy little barefoot men,
1rnon a bright and sunny morn
We're trudging through field of corn.
hollow tree within the field
Come lively fruit began to yield
4 fruit that sported legs and wings
And yellow coats. and also stings.
Hurrah for fun!" said little Jack.
sThis fishing pole upon my back
Is long and strong. and tough and true;
| Wen punch the yellow jackets through.
The mole, you see, will be their game
Eor YOU and me they will not blame
The yellow jackets do not know
nole needs hands to make 1t CO." .
.sAlI right" said Jim, 1T will be fun.
We'll have them at 1t, every one."
"a recklessly they went to work.
4 chance for fun they would not shirk-
Though very doubtful fun at best,
invading yellow jackets nest.
The troops within, warned by their scout
And sundry knocks, came pouring out.
The yellow men were full of fight,
And stung the pole with all their might.
Rut brains, though often very small.
Are better than no brains at all.
a. one old veteran, buzzing low,
said: "This is not our real foe
Al least this end Of 1t Is not;
Another end we should have sought.
# may be like Achilles heel.
The one spot where pole can feel.
Well see my comrades. ready, so!
Draw up in line! Now here we go!'
And down upon those urchins came
THAT army, like sea of flame.
so hot, so very hot 1t grew.
They both in frantic terror few,
And wildly swung their arms about,
In vain, their tiny foes to rout;
nut not until their breath was spent
Was yellow jacket wrath content.
AT last with vengeance satisfied,
|They turned about In warlike pride.
|Ah, Jim," said Jack, these little things
|Are sharp in wits as well as stings;
|Tbe yellow Jackets had the fun,
|They must have laughed to see us run.
Ne're smarter now with stings-and sense;
|They turned the fun at our expensc!'
Matte McCashlin, in N. Y. Independent.
The Canton times., 1896-04-10
A Plausible Theory.

Mrs. De Sweet cannot understand
why so many cultured men are willing
to leave all the happiness of home,
all the blessings of civilization, and
spend lifetime in explorations in such
countries as Africa
Col. Narmheart tgallantIy) = Asl
men. madam. are not blessed with such
wives as Mr.. De Sweet.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Canton times., 1896-04-10
Was Sure About nls Mother..

Pnnie was about to repeat the first
al the Sunday school concert. OF
E II must be short and simple
I SO his mother selected this for
4 am the light of the world, !"
ing 1t to him a number of times
ne was sure of it. The evening
concert came. Johnnie came out.
MS most approved bow and pro-
tu IN loud voice: MY mother is
En' OF the world."-Congregation.
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

ALMOST every one has predominant in
clination to which his other desires and af-
Iectlons submit, and which governs him.
the whole course of his life.-Hume.
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

IT is not enough that poetry should be so
refined as to satisfy the Judgment; it should
appeal to our feeling and Imagination
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

CLEvERNEss is sort of genius for instrrl-
mentality. 1t Is the brain of the hand. In
literature cleverness is more frequently ac-
by yhumor.-Coleridge
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

cesSage recently received in New
announced in three words the loss
OF a ship at sea. The three
Oh Scott's cable code were:
|ereo, hurrahl hallelujahi'
1ered' stands for -thc shin has
estroyed by fire:" ~hurrah- for
saved by boats." and -hallelu-
II All hands sased-inform wives
|eethearts."
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

APPLICANT FOR SITUATIoN.-"Perhaps I
should say have collegiate education. !"
Merchant-"O, we shan't mind that, you
take hold in the right waY.n
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

IT'S wrong for any maid to be
Abroad at night alone,
A chaperon she needs till she
Can call some chap 'er own.
Kansas Citv .To,1r.nt
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

THE old family cat awoke from q nap be-
fore the fire and stretched himself in the
manner comm on to cats. Margie looked at
him with distended eyes. ''My doodnessp'
she exclaimed: II dess ze tat's doin' t. boil
over.'-Judge.
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

=, FITS stopped free by DR.. Kline,s Great
Nerve Restorer. No fits afterfirst davis use'
marvellous cures. Treatise and 50 trial hot.
tle Tree. DR.. Kline, 93l Arch st., Phila.. Pa.
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. . TY' ~
W. the undersigned, have known r. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable In all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST q TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To
ledo, o.
WALDING, KrNNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price 75c per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

LADY CUSTOMER lin china shop)-0Dc
you break these sets?" Dealer-"No
madam; the purchasers servants usually
attend to that."-TitBits.
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

GLORY is like o circle in the water. whic
never ceaseth to enlarge itself, till BY broa
spreading it disperse to naught- Shake.
peare.
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

,WHY is it that the man of 40 or there
abouts can realize so well how old he is
when he is talking to youth of Is, but
girl of that age?~ Cincinnati ENQUIRER
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

Tho Rack, the Thumbscrew and the Boot
Were old fashioned instruments of torture
long since abandoned, but there is o tor.
mentor who still continues to agonize the
joints, muscles and nerves of many of us.
The rheumatism, that inveterate foe to daily
and nightly comfort, may be conquered by
the timely and steady use of Hostetter's 3
Stomach Bitters, which likewise eradicates
neuralgia, bilious, malarial, bowel, stomach
and nerve complaints,
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

COULD not get along without Piso's Cur
for Consumption. 1t always cures.-MRs. Z
G. MouLToN, Needham, Mass, Oct. ~, '94
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

Carries Of the Melodrama.-Jimmy-
.mSay,. de detectives wuz no good, wux
theyW Tommy-"Dey were dead slow. /
wuz onto de feller what killed de old man,
right from de start PUCK.
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

He went out west to find place,
Where he could have full swing,
Then stole horsein Cripple Creek
And got that very thing.
m " Horo1d
The Canton times., 1896-04-10
The Modern Beautv

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with
plenty of exercise in the open air. Her
form glows with health and her face blooms
with its beauty. If her system needs the
cleansing action of laxative remedy, she
uses the gentle and pleasant Syrup of Figs.
Made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

FLATTERY is often traffic of mutual
meanness, where, although parties intend
deception, neither is deceiVed-CoIton
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

WE'RE 1t not better for a man in fair
room to set up one great light, or branch
ing .candlestick Of lights, than to go about
with rushlight into every dark corner
Bacon,
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

A Dose in Time Saves Nine of Hale's
Honey OF Horehound and Tar for Coughs.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minIIte'
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

A observation-disclosures is critic?" "He
Is man who rips things to pieces without
knowing how to put them together again y
Chicago Record.
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

IT Is tough but true that man generally
does not get any foresight until he is too
old to have anything to look forward to-
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Canton times., 1896-04-10

THOUGH plunged in ills and exercised in
care, yet never let the noble mind despair
Phillips.