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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
HEALTHY COWS.

MANY Of the dsirymen Of Androscoggin
County are having their herds OF cows
examined by competent veterinarians
with the view 70 a clean bill OF health
This sounds like business sense, and the
course these farmers have taken Is the
right one. Cows in full health, and none
other, are what are wanted. This Is what
the farmer wants and what the eonsum-
ers of the products want. The way 10
have herds in full health IL just what the
Androscoggin farmers are doing-see 10
II that no animal Is retained that Is not
All right. This is for the interest OF the
owners "a well "a the public. No state
aid il called for in such work. The farm
ers of the locality named are doing
what they are at their own expense;
Every farmer should have wstcafui
care over the health Of his animals
Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
SUCCESS IN MAklNe MAPLE SWEETS

SUCCESS IN MAKING MAPLE SWEETS.
A first requisite In the manufacture of
maple sugar and syrup il metal sap
spouts. either tin or malleable iron.
These usually require Us in. hole,
which should be bored deep enough TO
permit the entrance of the spout without
driving IL tight against the wood behind
IL. Metal pals 10 catch the sap are
preferable TO wooden pals, as the sap
aill not soak into them, becoming sour.
They are also easier 10 wash and keep
clean, very necessary thing II a good
quality OF syrup or sugar Is desired.
Every maker should also have some kind
Of cover for all his pals, to prevent
the snow and rain water getting into the
sap, this dArkening the product and
causing more work ia evaporation.
\ good hauling tank with strsiner top
Is great convenience in gathering. This
also keeps out leaves and dirt, and when
the sap is partly frozen saves much
labor. The weaker part freezes first so
the partially frozen can be emptied on
top of the tank, and when the sap is
strained through. the ice can be thrown
out. The sweeter part il that which Is
unfrozen and there is no profit iu boil
ing the ice.
Next in Importance, every one should
have first-clsss evsporator large enough
TO perform the work rapidly. This Is
much handler than the old-fashioned
way, and the sooner the sap Is convert
ed into syrup, the better the quality OF
the product. Sap does not improve with
age. think the syrup should be boiled
to the thickness of eleven pounds Ia the
gallon before drawing of. IL removed
when thinner and again heated, darker
color is impaired. The syrup should be
strained while hot through one or more
yhicknesses Of woolen cloth (some use
felt), then put in vessel where II can
stand thirty-siX to forty-eight hours.
This allows the silica or sugar 10 thor
oughly settle. \ convenient receptacle
il a can with faucet about one inch
above the bottom, thus making il posi-
Die To draw of all the syrup without dis
turbiug the sediment. The syrup should
be canned cold. and the packages
will then remain full, ss there Is no place
for air. IL placed in the eau and sealed
while hot, the syrup cools, the bulk con-
tracts and the can will not be quite full.
Keep the filled cans 10 dry place until
sold.-Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
CROP CONDITIONS IN FOREIGN
COUNTRIES.

Up 10 the latter part Of January, au-
tumn sown grain throughout Europe
was i'm fair but by no means universally
good condition. The position of the
Young wheat plant In England is good,
according 20 Beerbohm, with liberal
acreage under this cereal. Generally
speaking, the outlook in France is not
altogether favorable; in Germany some
apprehension regarding frost damage {;
in the Netherlands weather much colder !;
in Austria and Hungary the abnormal
winter had developed no unfavorabie
effect upon crops. and both Spain and
Italy report favorable prospect. In the
south OF Russia the weather became very
severe, aud the absence Of snow under
the circumstances caused much anxiety
for both wheat and rye. Argentina has
harvested its wheat crop, and reports
continue 10 speak or an unexpectedly
small surplus for export. This is esti-
mated st II million bushels, or little
more than half that of year ago; but IL
ia by no means positive the amount
eventually shipped 10 Europe may not
exceed this. The new crop In India VIII
be resped in March and April and Is ex-
pected 10 show serious shortage.-New
England Homestead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
CALIFORNIA.
NOT MUCH BETTER THAN NEW ENG
LANp.-FoGs AND RAINY WEATHER.

California Is still suffering with hard
times and depressed business Of all
kinds. Crops were good here, except
fruit. Prices OF all farm products are
low except wheat, that Is the highest
have known for five or six years. Many
are travelling through city and country
looking for work and finding none. Let
no one come out here, unless he has
money to live on when he gets here, or
10 get back on should he want to.
farmed good many years in Concord,
y. II and would rather take my chances
there to-day than here In the same busi-
ness.
II il true California climate Is much
milder in winter than New England,
but | doubt II any healthier. They
have as much lung trouble among
the native born here rs there Is
in New Hampshire. Catarrh. throat
troubles and rheumatism think pre-
vail worse here than in the east. We
have many damp, chilly fogs, also much
wet and rainy weather in winter. We
don't want so large fire as in the East
TO keep dry and warm, but need IL about
as much OF the year AS in New England.
Big stories are told by real estate agents.
Let each one have his eyes open and
Judge for himself. Better spend year
here before buying farm, so thinks a
native Of the Bay State.-Exchsnge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16

Sc stopper me trih . gesture.
for the goldfelds All, sir, but it was
great day for Us when York came
aboard Of this ere bloomin hooker"
The plot was out. The rum had be-
fuddled the mans brains, and he had
told me all wanted to know. To pre-
vent him from going back to his ship
mates and being equally communica.
tive l gave him opportunity to secrete
the bottle Of rum on his person and then
sent him on deck. Ten minutes later he
slipped into the fo'castle, as ! reasoned
he would, and half an hour after. when
sent u man to rouse him out for
skulker, he was blind drunk and snor-
ing like n pig. The chances were that
be would remember nothing Of the con-
versation he had with me when the ef-
fects Of the liquor had worn off, and /
was certain now Of the influence ex-
erted by York and what il was leading
up tO.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16

"He really doesn't want to be IA
mous?"
"That's what he says"
"Do you believe ity'
"Well. yes. know him pretty well.
and know it's matter Of conscience
with him"
Il don't believe quite follow you.
why. he wouldn't like to feel that
be was even indirectly responsible for
all the lies that are sure to be told about
famous man after his death. Chi
caRO Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16

Every year." said the professor, "a
sheet of water fourteen feet thick Is rails
ed to the clouds from the sea-" "What
time of the year does that happen, pro-
fessor?' asked the freshman from the
interior; II should think 1t would be q
sight worth going to see."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16

we all think he do Begin your par
don, sir, but isn't there lots and lots Of
islands of the coast Of Australia"
"Yes, q great many islands.
"And not inhabited eitherG''
emo"
"And they are eg'lar paradises, with
nuthin fur sailor to do but eat and
drink and smoke and make Inv to the
wimin. Three months Of that and then
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
Through His Nervine Is a Ben
efactor to Thousands"

~ who resides at Green Bay. writes
March 9Th, 1895 as follows:
Five years ago became so nervous that
mental work was n burden. Icould not rest
at night on account OF sleepiessness. My
attention was called To DIR. Miles Restora-
tive Nervine. and commenced TO use It
with the very best effect Since then
have kept bottle in my house and use 1t
whenever my nerves become unstrung. with
always the same good results. My son also
n. Mi1acS takes 1t for nervousness
LIZ "S with like never failing
Nervine success; ! have recon-,
mended It TO many and
Restores i. cures them. An who
Yv,Aa suffer from nerve
QCdllllssssss troubles should try it.
It is free from narcotics. perfectl, harm
less, and yet soothes and strengthens. Dr..
Niles, through his Nervine Is benefactor
70 thousands." A. C. LEHMAN.
Editor and proprietor OF DER LAEDshAH.
d.. Niles Nervine II sold on guarantee
- boeels wtu bessat o. uaousy refunded
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
AMONG THE FARMERS.
SPEED rHE ROW"

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HESRY ID. HAN
MoSp, Agricultural Editor oxford Democrat,
Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
IL l.. JEWELL.
Merchant Tailor.

SOUTH PARIS, -------.. MAINE.
Repairing. Cleaning
and Pressing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
Surgeon Dentist.

SOUTH PARIS. MAINE.
All my best work warranted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16

\. N. SMALL son. Bryans's Pond. Maine.
Boots and Shoes, Dry Goods. Groceries. Furnish.
Ing Goods and Clothing. Boots q shoes Repaired
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16

Like begets like in the dairy line, per-
haps more truly than in any other line
of stock breeding.
The silver star., 1897-07-01

1pgland Will Make Concessions,
The askt Hssue 81 Me National Re.
view. published In England. will contain
IN article announcing In important de.
velopmcnt at tic hands Of the United
States monetary commission, tho mem
bers OF which will arrive in London in 4
few days.
Tho commission, according to the Ma.
tional Review. will present the Brittish
government a" joint statement from
France and the United States declsripa
their intention ITO terminate the disas.
trous experiments inaugurated In 1879
and claiming our good will and active
concurrence...
The National Review adds: I'VE are
able to announce that England's reply
will be that the govssrninent is willing
to reopen the Indian minta, make a fur.
ther substantial contribution to the re.
habiIitation OF silver BY extending its
use In England, and by increasing the
legal tender Of silver, making silver a
basis Tor notes, empowering the Bank Of
England to use it's silver reserve, and
that mutual assistance and strong moral
support will be given to the object the
United States and France have in view. y
The silver star., 1897-07-01
Robbery and Murdar.

Miss Lillian Blais Of Red Bud, Hi.
9Iois, aged q. highly respected young
lady. had a terrible experience at 2:3O
o'clock on Monday night.
She was awakened by man with a
beard or mask, who, after searching her
fathers clothes made an INDECENT pro-
Posal to her, threatening to kill her il
terrified that she screamed loudly. The
brute then thrust pistol to her heart
and fired, the taking effect just above
the heart. She is not expected to re-
cover.
The brute escaped. Bloodhounds have
been put on his trail and there will be a
peck-tie party II he is captured.
The silver star., 1897-07-01
Deadly ARRAY


Tom Logan and Wyatt Cooper
brought about deadly shooting af-
fray at a picnic on Straight Fork
KY, Saturday in which two men
were killed instantly and many
wounded. Logan and Cooper were
deadly enemies and they met at the
PICNIC. Logan opened fire killing
Cooper at the first shot. He fired
five other shots into the PROSTATE
body. Then Cooper's friends took
up the fight and shooting BECAME
general. An unknown man was
killed and about 90 were wounded,
some fatally, it is believed.
The silver star., 1897-07-01
Ensland's Now Bullet

Reports received at the Navy Dc-
partment from abroad tell ofthe dis
appointment in the leading services
over the failure of the new small
arm bullet in general use to produce
the desired stopping effect or dam.
age upon hitting an object. FIX
tensive experiments have been made
to devise some means of increasing
the effectiveness Of the bullet with.
out increasing the calibre of the
gun, aud as the result of those con.
dueted by Great Britain that coun.
try has adopted new bullet. 1t is
similar to the Tweedie bullet, and of
the same shape as the old one, but
VIII h a hollow base lined by the jack
ct, which is made thin at the point,
and the lead core is slightly exposed.
The lead is filed in from this end,
the idea being for the bullet to up.
set or mushroom on striking an OBJ
ject, and thus increase the size of the
wound. The United States navy is
being supplied with 10, 900 rifles of
,a34 c;alibre. This small calibre
was adopted only after several years
of discussion by the naval ordnance
experts, as thsre was much opposi-
ton to a gun smaller than the 30
calibre used in the army. The op-
ponents of the smaller gun say it
has not the stopping effect of the
old Remington, and that the new
lead-peHcil-size bullet will cut a
clean, round hole through a man
and still not interfere for a time with
his fighting unless some vital point
is pierced. On the other hand,
greater stress has been laid on the
destructive qualities of the bullet
than on any other feature of the new
gun.
The silver star., 1897-07-01
VIII Act Together.

The democratic state central com,
mittee, Columbus, o., gave a hearing
to representatives of the state league
of silver republicans and finally
adopted resolution recommending
that the committee on rules desig-
nate a place on the state ticket to be
filled by the state league of silver re-
publicans,
The silver republicans when this
concession was made withdrew their
objections to Sorg, Hough and 9th.
er candidates.
The silver star., 1897-07-01
Office 5aloon.

this week to see tho last Of tho farce
known a. the trial Of witnesses for con.
vempt In tho senatorial sugar scandal
investigation Of threc years ago. Chan
man didn't say 80, but no must have
thought 1t very queer that he alone
should have hecn convicted out Of tho
lot who were indicted for refusing "a
answer questions.
The silver star., 1897-07-01

Colorado State Sabbath School Conven-
tion. Fort Collins, Colo, August 81 to
to September 2. 1897.
An open rate Of one standard fare
FROM state points to Fort Collins, and re-
turn is authorized. Tickets to be on sale
August % and 30. 1897. Final limit is
September 3, 1897. Going passage to
begin on date Of sale. and continuous
passage in each direction.
The silver star., 1897-07-01
Monetary Commission piued.

N. Hanotaux, minister for foreign az.
fairs, gave luncheon today in honor OF
the United States monetary commission.
United States Ambassador Horace Por.
ter. Henry Vigland. Premier Meline.
Minister OF Finance NJ. Cochery. Sena.
tor Fougeirol. vice president Of the bi.
metallic league Of France and M. Krautz.
areporter for the Budget, were present.
The silver star., 1897-07-01
RAILROAD NOTICES.
Homeseekers' Excursiou,

From Missouri river and points east
thereof in Western Passenger associa.
ton territory to Salida, Buena Vista,
Leadville and Alamosa, Selling day on
June 10. 1897, at rate Of one fare for
the round trip. Return passage ticket
to be executed June IS. %, 25, %, July 2
and 9. 1887. and collect 600 for each GER
tificate issued as heretofore.
The silver star., 1897-07-01

A dance will be given by the
Lonely clud on Friday, July, 2.
Every body invited.
The silver star., 1897-07-01

Mrs. G. R. and Charles Ottoway
from Alamosa. mother and brother
of Frank Ottoway of McElmo, are
expected in Dolores Tuesday.
The silver star., 1897-07-01
Rioneer Jubilee, Salt Lake, July 20
to as. 1897.

From Denver and intermediate sta.
tions to Canon City inclusive $500.
Selling days July II. 10 and 10, and to
bear transit limit five daye in each di.
rection with final limit thirty days from
days from date Of sale.
The silver star., 1897-07-01

Those attending the celebration on
July 8 will find plenty Of good reading
matter and courteous treatment thrown
in at The Silver Star office.
The silver star., 1897-07-01

"The Paper Of Tacks Comedy com.
pany" will give vaudeville entertain
ment at the Dolores school house on
Sunday night, July 4. This is newly
organized company and comes highly
recommended. Their specialties consists
Of songs and dances and instrumental
music. Admission 25, 30 and so cents.
The silver star., 1897-07-01

Notice is hereby given the signers as
charter members OF the Order Of Red
Men, that meeting will be held at the
office of The Silver Star preparatory to
organization. Bring tho necessary sum,
which is $500. The date fixed is Mon
day, July 12, at s D. m.
The silver star., 1897-07-01

Get your baskets well filled and come
to Dolores on Monday. July 5. You will
be delighted.
The silver star., 1897-07-01

The Star does all kinds Of job work
with neatness and dispatch. The prices
will surprise you.
The silver star., 1897-07-01

Yesterday afternoon Dolores was wis.,
tied by most welcome shower Of rain.
The silver star., 1897-07-01

Frank Ottoway and family were
visitors in Dolores all last week.
The silver star., 1897-07-01

MONTICELLO STAGE.
Leave Dolores Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays, ....t....s,.... o am,
Arrive Dolores Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays .a..-.....h!......'. SPIN.
CORTEz STAGE.
Leave Dolores daily except sunday. i 30 pm
By way OF Mildred ed..........,.......
LONE DONE AND FoRNBY.
Arriye Dolores Saturday II 30 am
Leave Dolores Saturday ay................ 100 pn
ARRIOLA.
Arrive Dolores Tuesday and SaturiayI0 an
Lelse Dolores same days. 30 PM
The silver star., 1897-07-01

Don't forget to attend the show Sun.
day night. You will like it.
The silver star., 1897-07-01

The Silver Star $500 per year.
The record-union., 1897-11-15
Getting Married Quickly.

On last Monday week an Atlanta gen.
tleman announced. to a friend that he
would leave next day for Northern
nents for himself and bride The
friend was dumfounded.
why, / didn't know you We're even
engaged" the friend said, being unable
TO think Of any adequate expression.
I'm not" was the stunning reply.
You're not! Then, how in the name
-
Here the bridegroom elect interrupt
ed and told him his love story. OF
to wed. He had seen her exactly four
times, had never proposed, but, never
theless, was going on to marry her i'm
mediately. He was opposed to long
engagements.
Perhaps she WON'T ventured the
friend
But she WILL" assured the determin-
ed lover.
To prove his confidence in the sue
cess of this very unusual matrimonial
venture he calmly offered to send the
friend telegram as soon as he put
the momentous question. In the mean
time he made arrangements for the
reception of his bride-to-be Three
days after his departure came the
promised telegram from the man with
purpose. 1t was on schedule time,
and II read.
Proposed, accepted-marriedi"- di"-At-
ianta Journal
The record-union., 1897-11-15
GUESTS AT DINNER.
"A Phase Of Social Life That Is the
Very LUXURY Of HosDitaIiA

The highest social compliment that we
can extend to friend is an invitation
to dinner Dinner giving is an art not
admitting brief discussion. 1t is the
most pleasant phase of social life. the
very luxury of hospitality. 1t is the
occasion where our best mental and So
cial gifts come into play; its afmo-
sphere is one where acquaintance may
ripen into friendship. For the hostess
it affords opportunity for all the refine
ments and possibilities for her domestic
talents, for her social graces, wit. tact
and intellectual powers. Robbed of its
supposed expensiyeness. of the exces-
sive effort involved, it would be the
most popular form of entertaining.
AT the regular home dinner there is
obviously no bar to the presence of the
accidental or formally invited guests.
since it costs US nothing but the i'm
pulse to give pleasure. Why not let a
few of our friends without homes feel
sure of cordial reception whenever in
elined to join us at our evening meal?
If on three evenings out of every seven
we had guest it would make no differ
ence in the sum total of our yearly ex-
penses, yet what adelightful revenue of
pleasure it might yield.
Do not let us keep a debt and credit
account, with miserly exactness, in our
social affairs. We will naturally en-
tertain those who entertain us, but let
us be ienient in overstepping such linn
1tations, and also in giving two or more
invitations for one received, IL condi-
tons are more favorable with US than
with others.
In short, one way of getting the most
out of life is to make Of our homes Ia
dating centers sending out shafts Of
good, happiness and love, attracting
return proportionate to the five talents
wisely employed. To this end we must
study, in its very essential essence, the
meaning of the word welcome. Ella
Morris Kretschmar in Woman's Home
Companion
The record-union., 1897-11-15
Modern Gunnery at Sea.

The degree of accuracy attainable in
modern naval gunnery in actual war
1are is something yet to be determined.
With the exception of the battle OF the
Yalu during the China-Japanese war.
there has been no opportunity for find
ing out what might be accomplished at
long range by a modern gun, mounted
en- so unstable platform as the deck
of a rolling vessel. and the value of the
Yalu fight as an object lesson in this re-
spect was impaired by tbs relatively
unskilled character of the gunners.
Certain it is that while death and de-
struction were meted out all around in
that encounter, an enormous amount or
ammunition was used up in the work.
The bombardment of Alexandria by
the British fleet in the early eighties af-
forded none of the conditions of sea
fight, since the vessels were at anchor
in practically smooth water and their
target certainly was immovable enough,
and even there the expenditure of pow
der and shell was out of all proportion
to the damage inflicted. The point mas
recently been made, however, that, after
all. it is astonishing that a ship is ever
struck by projectile from gun, ana
that there is probably more luck than
cunning in the art of modern naval war
fare In lecture at the United states
Naval War College, at Newport, FRO
fessor Alger, a short time ago, stated,
for example, that at convenient nght-
ing distance, say 1000 yards, modern
battleship like the Indiana of the united
States Navy appears to be of the same
size as a picture of her, eight-tenths OF
an inch long, held at the point or cledr
vision, about fourteen inches from the
ewes. while the outlines of the real snip
will be much less clear and distinct thai'
those of the picture. The hight Would
of course appear to be still less, SO thas
the difficulty of hitting such target
even with the ship at rest and the gun
in a fort. instead of both moving more
or less rapidly, can be appreciateo o.
least to some extent. The element VI
,uck truly must enter largely into ell
fective fire under such conditiohs'-
Cassier's Magazine.