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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

TO $2, 100, 900, still large sum. but II
would be a saving of s5, 800, 600 Of what
IL now costs. The farmer who markets
100 tons Of grain would save $500 in
time, labor and wear and tear Of his
horses and wagons. Besides 1t would not
be necessary for him to keep and feed
80 many horses to do his work.
Now that we may realize how the
constant adding up of great many
small sums produces q very large
amount we will take the statistics Of
the dairy products Of this same state Of
Wisconsin rs given in the last dairy
bulletin Of the United States agricul-
tural department The value Of all these
products is given for Wisconsin at $780,
900. 900, very large amount Of money.
No one knows better than the indus
trious and economical dairymen Of Wis
consin how many little bits Of work
and care enter into the making up OF
this large amount Of money. Let us now
compare the loss TO the farmer which
results from bad roads and which hap
pens little by little. We will omit for
the time the loss TO the dairyman. The
farmers loss for Wisconsin has been es-
timated at $5, 800, 900. This is more
than is per cent Of the value Of the
dairy products Of the state. II we now
add to this the dairyman's loss and the
loss Of other marketing for want OF good
roads, it will easily reach 20, 600, 600.
This is 20 per cent Of the dairy product
of this rich and prosperous state each
year and must still continue and in.
crease II there is no improvement in the
roads.
The farmer and dairyman OF Wiscon-
sin must be content to see 20 per cent OF
the whole amount Of the dairyman's
products literally sacrificed to the
"sreedy god Of the mud" and that by
the barbarous process Of sticking their
wagons and horses and sometimes them
selves almost up to the boot tops into
the black swamp mud and the yellow,
sticky clay of the roads. Surely when
this condition is properly considered all
who are involved should be somewhat
apitated." Nor is the condition Of the
other states Of the Union ON an average
any better, but rather worse.
II now there were no way ont OF this
difficulty. we would be in the end great
yearly losers, as well as being always
in sorry plight. The only way out is
to agitate and agitate until the motive
power among us takes some definite d.
rection. Let each man talk to his neigh
Dor and to every man that he sees plod-
ding through the mud, and soon there
will be a sentiment that something must
be done. The conclusion will generally
be reached that some outside help must
be called in. The help must come through
some organized body. It may be the
state or the county or both. but certainly
something must be done to stop this
great waste.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25
81 DIDN'T GLIB SoFFIN FOR PREAcHIY."

81 DIDN'T GLIB SoFFIS FOR PREACHIS."
occurred between them respecting Mr..
Dickson's former connection with col
ored church in that place.
IL believe you are connected with the
church in Elm street, are you not, Mr..
Dicksony" said his customer.
mo, sab, not at all y
what Are you not member OF the
African church:"
mot this year, sah."
why did you leave their communion.
Mr.. Dickson, if may be permitted to
ask"
"well, I'll tell you, sab. said Mr..
Dickson, stropping a concave razor on
the palm Of his hand. 1T war just like
dis. jined the church in good fait. l
give $40 toward de stated gospill de
ius' year, and de church people call me
'Brudder Dickson DE- second year my
business not SO good, and glib only %.
Dat year the people call me Mr.. Dick
Sou. Dis razor hurt you, sahg'
"No. The razor goes tolerably well
well. sab, the third year l feel berry
poor; had sickness in my family, and /
didn't glib noilin for preachin. Well,
sab, arter dat dey call me, dat old mig
ger Dickson and left EN-.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25
NUMBER II.

ceipts Une evening flank was inspect
ing the stalls Of one of the stables when
Johnny Derrick, well known driver,
came in and without noticing Hank
emptied his pockets in the next stall
and commenced to make up his account.
"That's 4 shillin for Hank and for
mel" said he, laying them in two differ
ent piles. There's shillin for Hank
and for mer' And thus he continued
until the money was divided into two
different piles, with an odd half dollar
in Johnny's hand.
"How is thisf' said Johnny. WHO
does this belong tol Well, we'll toss up;
heads for me and tails for Hank" And
mp he tipped it
"Tailsw he exclaimed. "Ah, but
that wasn't fair. Wen try it again" "
And up it went once more.
Heads! I thought il was minev' And
with satisfied mir he pocketed his
share and started for the office to make
his returns Hank took short cut, and
when Johnny entered he was behind the
counter, ready 10 receive the money.
GOOD evening, said Johnny, touch
ing his hat 10 Hank. as he laid the mon
ey on the counter.
That's all right Johnny" said
Hank quietly. I've don't need your
services any more. F"
"Eh, how's thatl What's the matter,
Mr.. Miller" exclaimed the astonished
John
well, don't think you treated me
exactly fair" Hank dryly replied.
lyon ought to have given me another
chance for that 4 shillinr'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25
The Doctrinr Of Changes.

Lord Kames used to relate a story Of
q man who claimed the honor ~ his ac-
Quaiutance on rather singular grounds
His lordship when one of the justiciary
judges, returning from the north circuit
to Perth, happened one night to sleep at
Dunkeld. The next morning, walking
toward the ferry, but apprehending he
had missed his way, he asked man
whom he met To conduct him. The other
answered with much cordiality: THAT
will do, withall my heart, my lord. Does
not your lOrtlship remember me? Ny
names John -. Ihavc had the honor
to be before your lordship for stealing
sheepr "Oh, John, | remember you
we'll And how is your wife? She had the
honor 10 b. before me, too, for receiv-
ing them, knowing them 10 b. stolen.
AT your lordship's service. We were
very lucky We got of for want Of EVIL
dence, and am still going on in the
butcher trade A" "Thon," replied his
lortlship, I'VE may have the honor of
meeting again. -" Mark Lemons Jest
Book"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25
MUD COSTS MILLIONS.
HOW POOR ROADS CUT DOWN THE
FARMERS INCOME.

4 Careful Estimate Places the Annual Loss
In wisconsin st %. .0Oo. 900 Other States
Arc No BETTER OF The Way Out Of the
Dinculty.
The enormous amount Of money
which Is annually wasted because Of
poor roads is not appreciated by the
farmers as class, because they have
not given the matter serious considera-
tion. Mr.. Otto Dorner, secretary Of the
Wisconsin State League For Good Roads,
calls attention to this phase Of the road
question and states that II costs the
farmers Of Wisconsin $s, $50, 900 year
for marketing their wheat, corn and
oats and says that two-thirds Of this
sum, OF s5, 500, 900, could be saved on
the transportation Of grain alone IL the
state were supplied with good roads. A
writer i'll The Farm News, taking Mr.
Dorner's figures as basis. shows the
loss to the dairy and other interests from
the same cause. He says:
This is very large amount OF money
to waste every year, and we would sup
pose that it ought to have power to agi-
tate every one who is in any way in
volved Indeed IL seems so large that
some one might imagine that Mr.. Dor
ner must have made some mistake. But
this gentleman is no doubt perfectly ac-
curato and within the limits Of the ac-
tual loss to the state, because he has not
calculated the loss on general market
ing, when the farmer must pass 80 many
times over bad roads or not market at
all many Of the products Of his farm.
Besides he has not taken into the nc
count the time and labor wasted by the
farmers fnmily in doing the necessary
shopping in the towns, so that while the
amount Of waste seems large ii Is GER
tainly not beyond the real loss Let us
now sec how il is lost. IL does not go
from the farmers pocket directly in
money, but in the end il is loss Of
money value.
Mr.. Dorner supposes that il now
takes 50 to market each ton Of the three
grains, corn, oats and wheat, and that
there are raised Of these grains in Wis
consin 2, 750, 900 tons. This gives the
amount ss, $50, 900. He then supposes
that if there were good roads through
out the state the marketing could be
done ut 81 per ton. This would amount
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25
STATE or MAINE.

OXFORD, =:
To the Honorable board OF county Com'
mi--ioners for the County of oxford
We the undersigned selectmen Of the town OF
Rumfori In said County duly authorized by a
vote OF said town. hereby respectfully represent
that public convenience and Necessity require the
loration OF a County way beginning n point
on the highway leading from Rumford falis 10
Rumford Centre at or near the house Belonging;
% the Rumfori Fails Power Company and now
tenanted by Matthias NJ. Morse, thence running
in 3 southeas;erly direction 10 cross the Andro
s.,osyfn River at feasible point a short dis
tanee above the upper dam Of The Rumford fails
Power Company, and 20 continue In south
easteriy direction to point of junction win the
hIsbwsv leading from Rumford Falls u South
RSmfOrsi.
And your petitioners pray that your honorable
hosri shall do and perform all acts, matters and
things necessary for such location.
JERRY III. MARTIN, / Selectnen
JOHN A. DECKER, OF
GEO. W. STEARNS. Rumford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25
ABOUT rRANspLANrINo.

There is often much loss sustained ID
transplanting crops by the work not
being properly done. To 0bviate this
one must have some knowledge Of the
business, together with careful perform
ance Of the work. Carefully observe the
state Of the crop, or plant, we will say,
to be transplanted; Its kind and require
ments, also the condition Of the soil In
which It stands and that to which 1t is
to be removed, the manner In which the
plant requires to be get and Its subse-
Quent treatment. These points are
requisite, and must be understood and
observed.
Hard-wooded plants, such as shrubs
and trees, should never be removed after
new growth has made Its appearances,
for II 80, the newly established feeding
roots are torn asunder and destroyed,
and the plant Is so enfeebied that It will
require season or two to recover It's
former vitality, II 1t lives at all, which II
is not likely to do II the new growth be
advanced to any great extent. In most
cases perenuials and ANNALS In thrifty,
growing condition, are much injured by
being removed when their buds begin to
develop. Some shrubs OF the more
hardy nature, however, may, with care,
be removed even after the new growth Is
considerably advanced.
Plants that have long, or spindle-shap-
ed roots, such as carrots, beets or pars-
nips, and also some Of the towering
plants having similar shaped roots, do
not bear transplanting as well as do
plants which have branching, fbrous
roots. Some advise cutting of about a
third Of the roots and tops OF such
plants when re- setting. However, with
some, such rs the garden plants named,
we find this unnecessary II the plants be
set when small.
In transplanting plauts grown In pots
or boxes, they should be allowed to be-
come quite dry before they are removed.
Thus, deprived OF moisture, which slim
ulates growth, the feeding roots become,
to great extent, matured, and when
the plant Is removed 1t does not suffer
such shock as would follow II 1t were
in a stimulated or thrifty, growing con-
dition.
The soil to which plants are to be re-
moved should be put In good condition,
aud the plants carefully set as soon as
possible after they are taken up. The
roots should be placed at about the
same depth as before and carefully
spread out, then fine, rich soil, unmixed
with manure or trash OF any kind, press
ed firmly about them; II the soil be very
dry supply tepid water, then draw up
more OF the soil over the roots and about
the plant. IL the transplanting be done
In dry weather, covering OF grass,
leaves, old rags or anything that will ex-
clude the sun and hot air and preserve
the moisture, will greatly accelerate the
growth and vigor Of the plant. However,
for transplanting large field crops sd-
vantage must be taken Of wet weather In
which TO do the work.--New York
Tribune
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25
Farmers Are waking Up

The interest of the farmers in the
matter Of high improvement was hard
to arouse, but distinct impression has
certainly been made upon them. 1t u
only in the poorer towns Of Connecticut
that any opposition is offered to the
building Of improved highways. The
same is reported true Of all states where
the good roads movement has gained an
sppreciable hold. American Cyclist
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25
FARM VS. CITY WAGES.

When the farmer hears that the skilled
worker or the professional man In the
city gets "a per day, 1t sounds very
large. II he will figure up what such q
city worker must pay for house rent,
milk, cream, butter, eggs, poultry,
fruit, garden vegetables and street car
fares (instead Of horses and carriages
on the farm)-all such things as these
which the farmer seldom thinks of cred
iting to his farm-he will find the 81 per
day will dwindle to less than nothing In
the city by the time these and similar
expenses are paid even for small fam
ily. The advantages are surely not all
on the side OF the city worker, even
among the skilled and educated classes,
and not the uneducated, unskilled city
workers.-Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25
oP,HSlEo.H% P,HSlEo.%ooes oos ARoosTook

Farmers will depend more on home
made fertilizers, and l think the acreage
will be less than last year. Last year
the small acreage Of wheat yielded well,
and more will be sowed. Whether right
or wrong, farmers here SOW wheat after
potatoes, although the grain has been
neglected until last year; following this
with clover In rotation. This course
necessitates heavy msnuring Of potatoes
with barn dressing In order TO help the
clover. W. Cone, Aroostook Coun-
ty, Maine, In New York Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25
FRANK STANLEY.
HERBERT l.. MITCHELL,
STATE OF MAINE.

COUNTY OF OXFORD, -.
Boari OF County Commissioners, May Session,
lsS7.
UPoN the foregoing petition, satisfactory eyi-
tlence having been received that the petitioners
are responsible and that inquiry into the mer.
is OF their application is expeiicnt, 1T i OR
pEKKD that the County Commissioners meet ~
Hotel Rumfor,i AZ Rumford tais IN said
County on June -. l>S3, At OF the clock A. NJ.
and thence proceed 90 yiew the route u:entionei
IN said petition Immediately after which view,
hearing OF the parties and their Witnesses will
t.s hal AT some convenient place In the vicinity
ant such other measures taken In tls premises
as the commissioners shall Judge proper. And
N 4 further ORDERED. that notice OF the time.
place and purpose of the commissioners meet
Ing aforesaid De given 20 AL persons and oorpo.
ration- interested. hv causing atteSted copies or
-S pstition and Of hts order thereon "a be scryei
upon the respective Clerks OF the towns OF Rum
for,f and Eoxbury In said County. and also pOstei
up In three public places IN each of said towns, and
published shrce weeks succesSiyely IN the oxford
Democrat. a newspaper printed 81 Paris, IN said
County OF Oxforl. the arst Of said publications,
and each OF the other notices, - be made, served
and posted AZ least thirty days before said tuie or
meeting 20 the end that all persons ana corpo-
raiions may then and there appear and shew
cause. n any they have, why the prayer OF SAID
petitioners should not be granted.
ATTEST CHARLES p. WHITMAN, Clerk.
true copy Of said petition and orter or court
thereon. 90,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

The better the road is drained the
easier it is maintained.
There is usually good road material
within easy distance Of every mudhole.
Good roads mean as much as good
crops to the farmer.
Without roads no community can
hope to ''get there"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

the river Seine with its dead bodies.
Were we able to speak with the tongues
of men and Of angels, the protest would
be but too feeble.
Au revoir, Paris, France, the gay, the
fascinating and the wicked.
Welcome, Paris, Maine, the good, the
true, and the beautiful.
MARTHA MAXIM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

For DIR. Talmage's THE EAkTH 3ih mn.
3. ma fanons tour around the world; tenn.
or ms s,.srx ~ savage and Barbarous lands Four
miluon falmage books cold, and The .n EaIsn
nt.stls,,' a his latest and greatest Demand
body wants this famous ooon Soii
ynE MI, g. vorters. Credit giyen.-freigntsge
.'.ig outfts free Drop AL trash and sei sne
,rs az books and make $500 per MONTH ~"
a,.tss for outns and territory,
Philadelphia, Penns.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

hOso AmPs0s - Ae
The Queens county IN. 7. board q
supervisors has authorized an issue Of
bonds amounting to t496. 600 for The
improvement Of county roads Tho
bonds are to run for 20 years and VIII
be Of the dissemination Of $500 each.
bearing interest at the rate Of I per cent
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25
A New Disguise.

The Duke Of Norfolk Of Foote'S time
was much addicted TO the bottle. On q
masquerade night he asked Foote what
new character he should go in. "Go
soberr' said Foote. Mark Lemons
Jest Book. "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

In the export trade lies the future
prosperity of the butter trade. Produc-
ton b increasing faster than our con-
sumptive capacity, and without an out
let beyond our borders there are likely to
be years Of 20 low prices - 70 discour-
80 production.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25
Two of a Kind.

The man who opposes good roads in
this day and generation is as shortsight-
ed as his ancestor who entered loud
braying protest against the railroad be-
cause the COW would be sure TO get on
the track. Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

AZ . good roads meeting Of the prop
erty owners Of Montgomery townshin
Pa, It was stated that the township had
expended 4SS. Sll in the maintenance
Of dirt roads ince 1879, and instee1 cE
improving thsm thsy wsee Ooodno
woase svay ysas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

Test your seed corn. Last autumn
was bad season for drying corn. II
YOUR corn was not fire dried there is
danger that it is not good. Never plant
seed corn without knowing 1t will ger
inmate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

OF 1851 condemned animals slaugh-
tered by the Massachusetts, Cattle Com
mission up to date this year, loll were
found diseased, and 40 not diseased.
The per cent of failure Of the tubercuiin
test was S.4S.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

To the Honorable County Commissioners for
tine county OF oxford
We, the undersigned. selectmen OF the towns OF
Rumfor,i and Roxbury In said county, duly
authorized by vote of said towns, hereby
respectfully represent that public necessity and
do not require the construction OF
county way located bv your honorable board
IN issa. known as the swain Notch road. begin
ming at the county Rad. near William VI. Blanch'
ard In said town OF Rumfort. and from thence
northwc-terly. through swain Notch, so-eaiicd,
10 AndOver Corner. We therefore, would
petition your honorable body O. discontinue
said location from the said county road al the
place OF beginning on swit River, all that
portion OF said location within the town OF Rum
ford. and also In the town of RoSbury TO An
dover nne, and so much OF the said location a.
was made In the town OF AndOver a. In the
opinion Of your honorable board may DC deemed
proper anil eNpedient
Dated a; Rumforl this l.; day Of May. A. ID.
lSys.
JERRY III. MARTIN. ! selectmen Of
JOHN A. DECKER. the town OF
GEO. ". STEAR>S. y Rumford-
FRANK STANLEY, >eicctmen
OF
HERBERT L. MITCHELL. J RO1bury.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25
THE OLD HUMORISTS.
EFFECT OF RELIGION ON JIM m A
HORSE TRADE.

His Father Thought That Piety was Mak-
ing Fool Of the Boyle Erred In Hia
Opinion and was Down Looking For q
sI.eetie Law"
"I'vc come all the way in from ca
naan to git a leetle law" said man
with horsewhip under his arm, blue
overalls in his boots and gray, stubby
beard ON his face, rs he entered the AL
len House reading room yesterday,
where number Of the boys were talk.
ing politics. "Mebbe some o. you fellers
kin give me the correct thing without
me dickerin with lawyer. f"
The speaker was we'll known farmer
of the southern part of the county. He
and his SON Jim are noted for their
sharpness .at bargain and readiness
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25
How IL Goes.

Mr.. Dickson, colored barber in
large New England town, was shaving
one of his customers, u respectable citi-
zen, one morning, when conversation
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25
Through His Nervine Is q Ben.
efactor to Thousands"

~ WIDELY known Wisconsin publisher,
~ who resides at Green Bay. writes
March 9Th, 1895 as follows:
Five years ago became so nervous that
mental work was burden. Icould not rest
at night on account OF sleeplessness. Ny
attention was called TO DR. Niles Restora-
tive Nervine. and commenced TO use It
with the very best effect Since then
have kept bottle in my house and use It
whenever my nerves become unstrung. with
always the same good results. My son also
nr Mj1eSs takes It for nervousness
H. "AASS with like never failing
MApVinA success have recon-
mended II TO many and
ReEI0feS Il cures them. AL who
80 suffer from nerve
Qc1ltussssss troubles should try It.
Il d free from narcotics. perfectly harm-
less, and yet soothes and strengthens. Dr..
Miles, through his Nervine u benefactof
70 othousands." A.C. LEHMAN.
Editor and proprietor Of DEa LAxngnAx.
pf. Hilss' Nervine b sold on guarantee
- bott1e Wtl1 beneoe - noesB vee1neee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

Many years ago Hank Miller was
he omnibus king Of New York. That
was before street cars were known. And
Hanks buses were going on all the
principal lines. He was q good natured
man, quiet and full Of fun. The drivers
q the buses were cashiers, too-receiv-
a TIE passengers' money, I-iatc hinge.
81 q night handed over .-s days re-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

on practical agricultural topics
10 solicited. Address all communications In.
tended for this department TO HENRY ID. HAM
MoND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Democrat,
Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25
STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD COUNTY.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
AND ROAD BILLS.
May Term. 1877.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

tN.N H s. IRISH.
u .A-. ~ole Cutters and Cutting Boards,
BUCKFIELD. ME-.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

BENf >PArLpING.
D. 5,ocs 6ac-- IS CIothjns, Furnishings, Hart-ars
BUCKFIELD, MI.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

A. UtEEEN & son.
A4rr,.- .4-r.sses, Sieighs, Robes, Whips etc
BUCKFIkLp. ME.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

-.iNW.
,..... Hariware. Tiuwzre and Groceries,
BUCKFIELp. Nh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

HHItl Lone. Buckheld. Ne,
1ru. 4 CulLE. Proprietor
De. .-.. connected Carriage % al trains
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

= F. >.ETUENS.
W., s- Jo.ks. BlcycIes and sporting Goods.
RTNfOKD FALLS, Me-.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

M,>> p , BJRNHAM,
Millinery. Fancy Goods and Jewelry'
BETHEL, ME-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

MILTON FENLEY.
re,l,y >berir and Cruelty Agent.
BETHEL, ME-