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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07

a SSeS' stS tDs ~ SN''''N '''NN f'-
sight
moaning OF the distant sea, and which
has been compared TO the voice Of 81
lence." Amid the loneliness he did not
zee the twinkle of point CT light from
any dwelling Of the neighborhood. 1t
was as il he stood alone in the midst of
a primeval solitude.
Like the veteran soldier who has de-
cided upon his line Of action, the lieu
tenant did not hesitate. He felt deep
humiliation in leaving that hospitable
home in SO stealthy fashion. Ii seemed
an ungrateful return for all the kind
nesses received. and he had debated
with himself the question Of placing a
note on his stand for Mrs. Eldridge, but
what should he write, he could make
no explanation without drawing suspi-
cion 10 the means by which he had been
warned, and that was not TO be thought
Of.
NO" he muttered. They must
think what they choose. Perhaps the
day may come when l can tell them
something, but at present everything
must wait.
Sinewy and active, he readily let
himself out Of the window, and when
he hung suspended for minute by his
two hands he knew his feet were only Z
brief distance from the ground. Then
he let go and struck 80 lightly that the
jar was hardly felt.
He was now among the trees, whose
branches despite the lateness OF the sea-
son still held enough leaves TO surround
him with gloom, through which the
moonbeams penetrated only at widely
separated intervals Resting his hand
upon the pistol at his hip, he peered
around with the utmost intensity OF
vision, and while doing so both eye and
ear brought him startling knowledge.
A door on the other side Of the house
was opened and closed. The sound W.
slight, but in the profound stiffness he
heard it too distinctly to be mistaken.
1T is the captain, thought Oakman.
"He is on the watch and does not mean
that | shall elude him. II looks as If
there must be fight.
The testimony of the eye came a mo-
ment later. Perhaps 20 feet away and
somewhat to the left something moved.
The lieutenant happened not 10 be look
ing directly at the spot, but the shadowy
disturbanc in his field of vision left no
doubt that il was a man with the corol-
larry that the officer had an enemy both
at the front and at the rear Of the
building.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
fXhy She EnfoYed II.

On Sunday. as certain Scottish min
lister was returning homewards, he was
accosted by an old woman, who said:
"Oh, sir. well do like the day when
you preach"
The minister was aware that he was
not very popular and answered:
my good woman. I am glad to hear
II. There are too few like you. And
why do you like 1t when preachT
"Oh, sir" she replied, when you
preach always get q good seaty'-
Scottish Nights.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
GetfinR Rome Sense.

A popularity about roping horses or
steers with a lasso Is that after getting
a hard fall few dimes they quickly
get rope sense" I have often seen
them, In a corral, stand stock still
when the rope falls across their backs
even when, as a matter Of fact, they
are not caught. II any reader has ever
encountered a clothesllne while run
ming at full speed In the dark. the line
stretched at about the level Of the
throat, he will notice that he doesn't
run across that lawn any more after
nightfall. He's got rope sense" In
fact-Wide World Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
addressed il in bis large round hand

addressed II in his large round hand,
ITO whom II may concern-greeting. =
There. he added In his genial fash
ion. II am sure that win prove coat
Of armor even II not quite In accordance
with the usages Of war"
MANY thanks 1t cannot fail me, "
replied the lieutenant, accepting the
document. which he placed securely In
an inside pocket Of his coat after which
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
ADVICE.
There wa. soae one or Other Who had . quain

way
OF merrily saying "FurEit itl'
Don't keep on bcwailing your lot day by day.
It isnt your duty, 90 quit h.
There's no use complaining Of how things are
run.
This earth has its sorrow and likewise its fun.
II you nnd you can't hight any mischief that's
done,
"FurEit h' Furgit itl Fursit kw
Grim winter has fingered. but gnariy old trees
Strive for blooming and murmur "furKit iti"
And the echo is caught BY the whispering
breeze.
Regres7 They would never permit it.
Our troubles we've had. and wen have them
again,
But when soiace invites only folly seeks pain.
the strain.
"Fursis II. Furs'ti,' Furgit ~"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07

portunity TO try the sff cts OF frequent
cultivation to overcome the eff cts OF the
irouth. Where the soil has been Guilt
waited frequently to depth Of two inches,
the soil below has remained moist oil
through the dry weather, while un.
cultivated soil has been very dry to
depth OF several feet.
II r NAyyN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
(ro BIZ ooSTNUED.l


French yagrant-Pouves vous me
donner quelque chose pour manger.
madame?
American Lady - You impudent
scoundrel, how dare you call me names
like that? Why, could have you ar.
rested n I chose.-Ohio State Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07

Sheep are naturally healthy, but quick
ly succumb to disease In unfsvorable con-
ditions. Damp locations are conducive
70 foot rot, and damp Quarters at night
produce sickness. There must be venti.
iatIon, but shade from heat and cold ana
rood water. Il cannot b repeated 100
oftsu that shssp need good care.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07

Stick 70 the cows. Take the very best
care of them. Breed only the best, In
cressing the quality year after year by
testing and culling out the poorer ones,
keeping the breed which best suits your
purpose. II for milk, Holsteins; II for
cream or butter, Jerseys or Guernseys.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07

A minister having preached a very
long sermon. as was his custom, some
hours after asked gentleman his can
did opinion Of 1t, to which the latter
remarked that "'twas good. but 1t had
spoiled a goose worth two Of It."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
Horses For Sale.

A pair of good work horses,
weight about $500 pounds, belong
ing to d. NJ. Cannon estate.
Enquire of E. \. HASKELL or
lanes s. WRIGHT, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
NOTICE.

The subscriber berpby gives notice that he
has hren daily appointed administrator of the
estate 0f
DANIEL NJ. CANNON. late OF Pairs.
In the County Of oxford. deccasch. and given
bonds the lA~ directs All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deces~ed are
deS.resi o. present the sarse for settlement. and
al indebted thereto Are requested ~ make pay
ment Immediately.
oc:. l7th. lsa- JAMES ;. WRIGHT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
GLASsES LOST.

Wednesday. Oct Is. between II. Y. Mortons
In south Paris, and n. ". fuckers, pair OF
.olt- bowel spect Scles. IN a cAse marked with
the name of Or : Richards. VIII the rndes
plea-e return u ths Democrat once
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
NOTICE.
DISTRICT or MAINE,

DISTRICT or MAINE,
PORTLAND. OCT. -, l-ss.
Pursuant % the rules % the Circuit Court Of
the United states for the District Os Maine.
nosice l. hereby given, that John 2. swasey OF
Canton. IN SAIL District. hSs Sppilef for Admis-
sion attorney and counsellor OF said Circuit
Court.
A. II. DAVIS.
Clerk U. ; Circuit Court. Maine District.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07

"How did you make out with that
effort to break your uncle's willY'
"F'ine! After II was all settled up
and the lawyers had the estate ! didn't
owe them cent."-Chicago Times
Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
HANCOCK COUNTY.

hAStOSh SOSSAh'
BLuEHILL.-The severe drouth OF the
present season may perhaps be Of some
value in teaching US to guard against
such uufsvorsble conditions In the
future. For several years the hay crop
has been above the average and nearly
evers farm is stocked to Its fullest
capacity. With the short crop OF the
present year, we find ourselves with q
large stock of cattle and diminished
amount Of stock fodder. IL, during the
past few years we had endeavored 70 In
crease the stock carrying capacity Of our
farms by raising more stock feed, and, by
so doing, increased the amount OF fcrtil'z'
ing material with which to raise still
larger qusntities Of fodder, there would
nov be an ample amount on hand In
stead OF shortage. A large, we'll filed
silo renders the farmer more inde-
pendent of weather conditions than
ANYTHING else on the farm. The hay
crop ia always an uncertain quantity,
while even In al uufavorable year the
corn can be coaxed along and fair crop
secured. With silo at hand the crop
can be harvested in good condition even
II the weather is bad or the crop is moi
fully matured. Another lesson We
should draw from the present season Il
that an early crop Is fruitful one. In
favorable seasons crop may do well
even II planted late. But II the weather
conditions are not conducive to plan,
growth, we often find the season all toe
short to develop our crops. II we car
- h 90 vnok "a tho 0nnaf nj
the season, remembering that . day 10
Nav is worth Q week In September, W
can often change what would have beer
a failure into q success. II the ground
| is ploughed and the dressing applied
during the fall and winter, q gain can b
made 10 two ways. The crop can be
planted earlier and the dressing will bt
dissolved and mingled with the soil By
the rain and snow Of winter.
81. B. GRAY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
hAs been duly appointed aiminisgrairtx Of the
estate OF
LYDIA j. RtDLON. late Of Porter.
In the County OF oxford, deceased. and given
DO nds ne she au directs. Al persons having
demands against the estate ~ sSid deceased are
dee,rvd 10 present the same for settlement. and
al indebted thereto are requested 10 make pay
ment inmcdiz:ely.
GA. f7th. issa EMILY y. DANFOR1H.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that .he
has been duly appointed executrtx Of the las;
Will and testament Of
OLIVE y. GRlswOLD, late OF Paris,
IN the County OF oxford, deceased, and given
bonds a. the la~ directs. AL persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired 20 present the same for settlement, and
al inie6ted thereto are requested ~ make pay.
neni Immediately.
Oct. I7th lsSes LORETTA j. bApCh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
NOTICE.

The subscriber hcrvby gives notice that she has
been duly appointed eaecuGrix ot the last will
AMI testament OF
WILLS y. PIKE. lste OF Bnekacld,
IN the County Of oxford. deceased. and given
bonds a. The lAw directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
lesircc. o. present the same for settlement. and
al indebted thereto are requested 20 make pay
meni Immediately.
oct lsIh lsss. GEOR6lEANNA PlsE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"srxRp rHsrIo~.

Corrrspcnience on practical aErfcunurai top;s
"a solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY ID. HAN
nosp, Agricultural Editor oxford pemocrs,
Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
FOR SALE.

ltO tons good upland hay, pressed In small
baies Price els per ton. Cash on delivery al
Buck6eld -
GEO. ". HERSEl,
Buckneld, Me
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice thA, he hs-
seen duly appointed administrator OF the
estate OF
MARY A KING. late o, Paris,
IN the County ot oxford. deceased. and given
bonds a. the law directs. All persons hzviug
iemands against the estate OF ssfd aeSeAset are
desired - present the same for settlement. and
al indebted thereto are requested 20 make pay
nent Immediately.
Oct. i1th. lse. J. fERD KING.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
Farm, For sale.

Nv farm OF 30 acres. -it,nted IN East oxford'
about ala miles from Hebron Academy, 70
.ether with the stock tools, crops. etc. VIII sci
al bargain II applied for st ohce- fsrSeuiar'
IN appl,r,tion Al tbs farm, or address.
{. l.. BRAY.
Hebron, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
WASTED-At Once.

A girl for general hausework Must be good
coOk. Good wages Apply To
MRS. GEO. A. WILSON,
south Paris. Maine.
Aug. lsth. lsss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
FOR SALE.

one steel Wind MIL, 81 a. steel tower. brass
pump, chcck valve. all complete ready 10 set up
GEO. II. HERSEY.
Buckhed. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.

STASpIsH.-As 10 the lessons which
have presented themselves 70 me, the
first 10 importance IL more thorough
preparation OF the soil for the crops
next, more thorough cultivation OF the
hoed crops; next, more liberal fertility
tion. The first will enable US TO do more
OF the later work with the team. The
second will produce more and better
crops, snd less OF weeds. BY the prsc-
tice OF the third, time is saved In plant
ing, cultivsting and harvesting, s the
same amount, and Of more vslue, can be
gotten from less ground. The farmers
OF our state are growing far too many
weeds. In this vicinity, have seen but
one small piece Of second crop OF grass
cut this fall, but nearly every field IL
sustaining = good growth of wild car
rot, which has mstured bushels OF seed,
thus exhausting the ground, and stock
ing the neighboring fields, aod filling
their next hay crop with large quanti-
ty OF dry sticks. As to conditions
peculiar to the season, | have noticed
that by frequent stirring Of the soil, the
effects Of a drouth may be materially
mitigsted, and little thought given TO
the mstter will enable one to see why.
First, il destroys the weeds, which take
more than their share Of the moisture
and msnure; second, the loosened soil at
the top acts as mulch on the growing
crops. As to thoughts or suggestions for
future work, they may be summed up In
the word, thoroughness. Just give To
farming the same care snd study that
the manufacturer, the merchant, the
lawyer, aud the doctor, give 70 their
business. Raise stock OF some kind, thus
keeping up the fertility Of the land with
out buying too much manure.
JOHN l.. CHASE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
N 1H[ DEDAIABE LAND.
By EDWARD & ELLIR

copyright. isss. by the Author.I
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
ANDRoscoeaN COUNTY.

a~sDhOsSNo'aN SNtNAa'
WEST MINoT.-As we view the results
OF our labors ss agriculturaliets for the
season Just ending, the thought Of COM
pensstlon for time and capital becomes
Of Importance. More OF y regular rots-
tion should be prscticed, and larger
areas devoted to the cultivation OF hoed
crops, principally corn and potatoes,
these preparatory crops TO be followed
by grain, either TO be cured for hay or
ripened for threshing. Hoed crops,
where properly cared for, fit the ground
for the grain crop, and In my expert
ence better grain crops and equslly ~
good hay crops follow where this method
Il pursued, without extra dressing.
Shorten the rotation and better results
will be obtained. The past few years
have shown the necessity for batter aud
more work Ia the orchards. We should
not expect from that portion Of the farm
devoted TO the orchard, crops Of equal
value with other portions. The care OF
the roadsides Is also Of much importance
rs well as the need OF keeping picked up
around the house and yard. More en-
ioyment Of life, and more OF resi- happi-
ness will be experienced by farmers as q
class and as families In proportion as
they take an interest In besutifyine their
farm homes and surroundings. By Civ
Ing attention 10 the details, and by
having a care in the production Of crops
and farm supplies, by properly fitting for
market and selling direct to the con-
sumer, the farmer will gain standing
In the community whereby he will be
according TO his true worth.
w. f.. LELAND.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07

OAfOhD tOlNli.
PoRTER.-The subject for discussion
iu this months Bulletin is broad and
good one. and hardly feel myself COM
petent TO do 1t justice, yet l consider
that for farmers to compare notes is, or
should be, OF vital Importance to
them all. l think the past season
has blessed the farmers Of this state
bountifuliy with nearly all they have
undertaken to grow. Now that the bar
vest Is nearly secured We have more time
to lsy plans and make arrangements Tor
another year. Fall Is the time in which
farmers should perform much necessary
labor that will tend to lessen the work
in the coming spring. There Is much
work on many farms which is usually
neglected in the fall, which, II done when
II ought TO have been and might have
been done, would have saved much time
and labor and uneasiness Of mind 10 the
busy time Of spring. Every farmer
should kuow now Whist he intends 70
plsnt In the coming spring, where and
when, and follow up those intentions 40
closely As possible. Do not forget TO plan
and o. ovide for q good vegetable gar
den. filled with choice varieties OF vege-
tables aud kept free ffom weeds:
A. II. MASON.
BrrHrL.-This has been . very dry
season. Ii has given ~ Ill . grand op'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
ARoosrooK COUNTY.


New SWEDEN In nv work on the
farm have found out that IL Is possible
to rid the soil permanently OF all inter-
fering stones; that IL does not pay TO
blast stumps with dynamite where the
soil IL light loan. as q set OF blocks and
tackle do more effective work; that 1t is
bad policy to grszs moving fields close
ly; that heavy aftermath keeps the
roots from freezing out and is decidedly
beneficial although some say it chokes
out the grass; that few hundred rods
OF barb wire fencing Is handy 70 have to
shut in field for pasturing, as II saves
the bother OF tending tetheyed cattle |;
that II does not pay TO plant potatoes on
stable manure alone without phosphate,
as even so small quantity rs 400 pounds
10 the acre gives good results; that 1t
paws to underdrain the land with covered
stone drsins; that IL pays 10 slaughter =
medium-sixed beef animal every fall 10
live on during the year and that II IL
more wholesome than pork, and that our
farm work cannot be done with oxen
under present conditions, because they
cannot draw the many and different
machines used on our farms now. Take
one OF our New Sweden farmers, for In
stance. He has sulky plow and q
spring-tooth harrow, potato planter,
cultivstors, spade hoe, moving machine,
horse rake, hay tedder, horse fork, self-
binder, potato digger, threading ma
chine, aud clover huller, aud soon grain
drill will be added TO this collection.
When we had oxen and no horse we had
10 hire 4 horse to cultivate our potatoes.
Now we go out, each with q horse and
cultiyator, and when the cultivating IL
done hitch both on 10 the horse hoe
to cover them. Some are now using the
more convenient spade hoe for one horse.
Y II IUSpyAII
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07

Aeresge Of corn, yellow, 95 per cent
sweet, 90 per cent. Yield OF oats, 3
bushels, quality, 30 per cent; peas
yield, % bushels, quality, 30 per cent
rye, yield. - bushels; barley, yield, 2
bushels, quality, 90 per cent; mixet
grain, yield, 81 bushels, quality, ss pc
cent. Condition OF fruit, IS per cent
Potsto prospects, 100 per cent. Potatoe
are not reported as ro,ting TO any con
siderable extent except in portions o
Washington County. Rose sud Beauty
OF Hebron are the varieties mentioned a
affected most. Yield Of ensilsge corn
Ia tons. Amount OF stock fodder OF
hand, 81 per cent.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-02-02
BENEvoLENcE IN ANIMALS.
ity az Existing I'm DODesti-
Gated Quadrupeds.

We have seen small pig, stuck in
paling through which it had tried to
squeeze, assisted by an elder one inside.
Attracted by its cries, it took the small
pigs head in its mouth and tried to pull
it through, in doing which it almost
pulled the sufferers head off. In anoth.
er case cat deliberately fetched it,
owner to assist another cat which wo'
lying helpless in fit. Moreover. do:
nesticated animals are to some extent
progressive" and have realized the NO
ton of common good among other crca-
lures than their own stock, says the
London Spectator.
There is good deal of service and
benevolence among very different do
nesticated animals, especially in the
form of protection, sharing of food and
torbearance. Specialized instances in
which dogs or cats have taken food to
others could doubtless be authenti.
Gated, though the writer has not wit
messed case. But there is, the strangest
of all evidence that they have tends
cncy to perform these and other serv-
ices to other animals, because the do
nesticated creatures voluntarily offer
these services of benevolence'to man.
How can anyone doubt that animals lin
dcmestication) are willing to feed each
other when there are cats all over Eng
land and scotland which delight in
bringing food as presents to their own
ers? We need not go back to The his
toric cat which caught pigeon every
day and brought ii TO its master when
a prisoner in the tower.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-02-02
MICROBES IN MILK.
CAilAren Prone t. Contract Con
sunDtieA Through Tuber.
Gle Bacilli.

lttwill b. readily granted that the in-
spectlon Of milk and its sources Of sup
plysis Of even moro Importance from
. public health point Of view than the
inspection Of meat, since milk is 30
largely used In the food Of infants,
sAys.C hamberS Journal.
MIN, immsdiately II 40 taken from
the hsa1thy COW. contains no microbes.
Hardly has the milk settled in the pail
when they abound, 30 many as 10000
n onDrQtartsr cubic inch having been
6stsStsd. The question which naturally
prsssnts itself.iss .Where do they como
spm? From the soilsd tsat&, from
he sailed hands Of tho workers, from
tie stmosphsrp Of the milking shed,
sud from the pals themselves. They
posssss the property Of propagatins
very,iApidly.
!. H. d Irsudsurich. Of the Bernelab.
ofatory, asssrts that milk Just drawn
contl4ninf "a one-quarter cubic inch
1000; micrpees, seven hours later was
found % contain 10000. After ) .pe
Rod g asshours had elapsed g, 600, 900
miesebes were present In, the same
quantity Of milk, and II thu tempers.
fNre pAfsised IL es degrees Fahrsnhsit
4h4 naIarobe population Of Tho. s&anS
milk. during the same time, would reach
ths epsRInoys tatal Of s12, 500, pop.
Children sppAarl pertienlsrly prone
- contract consumption through ''the
sgsncy q mtlk containing tubercie By