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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
Ise FARMERS. INFLUENCE.

Alta recent meeting Of the Franklin
Harvest Club S B. Slate OF Greenfield
said that the influence Of the farmers In
political and social sffairs IL nothing ip
proportion 70 what it should be-. The
capital invested Ia farming In this coun-
try amounts 10 IS billions Of dollars, and
the product is worth three and one-haif
billions. These figures are greater than
those concerning any one OF the COM
bined figures OF any three or four OF the
larger industries, and yet farmers have
less influence In national sffairs than
those engaged 10 any Of the large Indus
tries. Improved methods OF communi-
cation and the tendency 10 associate and
combine in carrying ON the various In
dustries, Is gradually concentrating the
power OF the farmers. They will not be
sffected so quickly as others by these
changes, but the changes will be in the
direction needed TO improve the condi-
tions and increase the influence OF the
farmer. As TO the social standing OF
the farmer, he should appreciate to the
full the importance OF his occupation
and paw the same attention TO dress,
manner and general culture that other
men do. He should not consider IL
matter Of pride that he would as soon
drive into town wearing his overslls and
a disreputable hat as not.-New Eng
land Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10

II die. not take long 10 think NIL rhis
Then he mid. looking again ai the
young man with q busluesslike look:
"Supposing you had my permission.
what are your prospects for support
Ing my daughterT She has always
had everything she wanted. What
could you give herr
The question might have seemed cold
and businessllke. The tone was
thoughtful and serious.
A light flashed into James eyes. but
he said simply: Il am In a position to
make thousand dollars q . 1ar next
spring. earn something extra with
my pen AT home"
Mr.. Hardy did not reply to this. He
said. "Do you know what q willfuL
quick tempered girl Clara isr'
81 have known her from q little
child. Mr. Hardy. I feel as II ! knew
her about as well as you do"
Perhaps you know her better than
do. do not know my child as ]
should"
The tone was not bitter. but intense
ly sad The young man had. Of course.
been greatly wondering at this talk
from Mr. Hardy and had observed the
change In his manner and his speech.
He looked at him now and noted the
pale. almost haggard. face and his ex.
tremely thoughtful appearance.
"Mr. Hardy" said James frankly.
you are In trouble. ] wish could
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
FERTILIZER COMBINATION
WILL CONTROL PRACTICALLY ALL THE
BIG PLANTS EXCEPT THE F.. FRANK
CoE COMPANY.

The fertilizer combination, which is 10
ne organized with n capital stock OF
S35 900. 900 and includes yearly all the
lsrger plants on the Atlsntic coast, north
of Baltimore, ia now declared TO be
nouncement 10 this effect will he made
shortly. The new corporation will be,
in a measure, an ofishoot Of the Stand
ard Oil Company, ss the fertilizer plants
owned by that corporation will form the
nucleus OF the combustion. The TWEEN.
ty-ive corporations TO be included In the
combination are among the largest 10
the trade and insure for them control
Of two-thirds OF the business In the dis
trict mentioned.
With one exception all the big fertiliz-
er companies and firms Of this vicinity
have expressed their intention OF enter
ton is the K. Frank Coe Company of
Barren Island and whose brands, with
those Of the Bradley brand, are the old
est and best known in the trade. AL
though efforts have been made to induce
the Coe Company TO enter the combina-
ton they have been unsuccessful, and
Mr.. Coe has announced his intention Of
continuing the business started by his
father many years ago on the same inde-
pendent lines as heretofore. This de-
fection, IL is said, will not change the
plans for the combination Of the other
fertilizer companies.
The fertilizer business is said bv men
10 the trace TO be in bad way and profits
have been reduced or the business con-
Quoted st loss by reason Of fierce CON-
petition and cuts in prices. Some time
ago the fertilizer companies Of the South
Atlantic coast, south of Baltimore, COM
bined, and as this has been found to have
proved profitable, the northern coast
companies are determined TO put their
business on the same paying basis, which
Is possible BY reason OF the many econo-
mics that can be brought about through
the concentration of the business and re-
duction OF competition. Not the least OF
the economies will be the saving In
freight, as the desired brand and style Of
fertilizer can be manufactured at the
compsny's many plants along the coast
and shipped from the one nearest the
customer.-Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Feb.
"a, 1899.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
ABOUT THE STATE.

An exchange calls sttention to the fact
that the government OF the plantation OF
West Forks for the ensuing year will be
almost n family affair. Out OF the ten
officers elected this spring eight were
representatives Of the Durgin family.
There we're three vacancies on the school
committee, and a Durgin came under
the wire first In each instance.
The best age for young man to enter
college has been mooted question for
many wears, but II may be that the sd-
jective young must now De dropped from
the inquiry, for among the students In
this yesr's short course 10 horticulture
AZ the University OF Maine was one man
20 years old, who WAS AS interested and
anxious 10 acquire information as any OF
his younger colleagues.
This is good story which the Bangor
Commercial tries to make Its readers
believe Is true Of a small boy Ia Ban
gor grammar school. AT recent
monthly examination one OF the Ques-
tions in physiology was: "What Is the
patells or knee psn?" The answer Of one
boy was "a follows: "'rhe p.tellss or
knee pants is trousers which extend from
the waste to the knee, and we're worn by
grown up men during George Washing
tons administration. They are not worn
by wen In the present Time except bi-
cycle riders and men who play golf, but
are only worn by small Boys. Every
Boy is glad when he Is old enough to
take of his patellas or knee pants and 60
into long pants which extend from the
waste to the ankel."
Within few days three watches will
arrive in Maine for as many lighthouse.
keepers along the storm-b0und coast.
Mention has already been made OF the
silver watches thst the government Of
the Dominion OF Canada wants to give
to C. E. Mari and E. II. Pierce In recog-
milton of their services In rescuing
British sailors In 1896. These watches
are OF silver. This week the House also
passed bill authorizing c. r. Dobbins,
keeper of the light station at Moose
Peak, Maine, to accept gold watch
awarded TO him by the government of
the Dominion of Canada, In recognition
OF his hum ane and gallant services to the
ship-wrecked crew of the British sch0on-
er Ashton. The bill WAS passed and has
gone to the President for signature, as
has the bill In the case of Mr.. Marr and
Mr.. Pierce.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10

srm afraid therein be trouble, sir. lean
feel 1t In the air."
curiosity rather than with any feeling
Of shame for the scene Of the night be-
fore. After lunch was over Mr.. Hardy
called his son into the study for little
talk with him before going down to the
funeral
81 do not need to tell you, George"
began his father quietly, but with feel
Ing, that | felt the disgrace Of your
drunkenness last night very bitterly.
You cannot know the feelings Of your
father and mother In that respect But
] did not call you In here to reproach
you for your vices. want to know
what you intend to do In the face Of
the present conditions"
Mr.. Hardy paused. then went on
again: 81 am perfectly aware. George,
that you regard my dream as fancy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10

Salt il very useful for fowls because 1t
makes their food more palstsble and they
ike Il the same rs all animals do. IL
probably aids digestion, but no more
should be put In than would be put In the
ssme amount of feed II for human use.
Sslr for poultry should be mixed with
common sense.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10

II you want to feed turnips or cab
bage, or any other highly favored vege-
tables to your dairy cows, feed them Inn
mediately after milking and In small
quantities. Otherwise the flavor will
get into the milk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
I'VE COUNTY EAlR.

iNe COONtV fAh.
The officers of the Oxford County
Agricultural Society have liked the time
OF the fair Sept. Is, 10 and 20. But few
changes have been made In the premium
list. The special attractions will be con-
tinued on the stage in front Of the grand
stand. The society Is out Of debt and
there Is some six hundred dollars In the
treasury. The officers are making their
plans and hope TO have the largest and
best exhibit ever held on the grounds.
By the report Of A. c, L. King, secre-
tsry and treasurer Of the society, IL is
shown that the total expenses were
4,S66 7S, ~hile the receipts arc 81, ,4l9 20,
The officers for the ensuing year are:
President-w J. Wheeler
Nice-President-Henry ID. Hammond.
Secretary and Treasurer-A. Z. I. King.
Trustee. W. Libby, W. :. Stsroiru, John
Wymsn, w. o. Frothingham. 4. Il. Andrews.
Division Super,ntendents
Grounds-W. j. Wheeler. III. ID. Hammond.
stock. W. Libby. John wyman, W. s.
Starbirt.
Horses-w. q. Frothingham. L. 4. Andrews.
Hall-H. ID. Hammond
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10

As spring approaches one needs to be
vigilant In looking after decaying vege-
table matter In the cellar. Everything
Of the kind should be promptly removed.
Not only this, but the outer door should
b open every day from morning to
night.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10

Facts In the case. Smiles-'sTm glad
I wasn't Seskespeare." 0tles-"Why
are your Smiles-"Because should b
dead now" Giles-"Yes, that's true
and Shakespeare would Be- forgotten"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10

After long period Of milk-giving the
cows system requires rest, and she will
give more and better milk the coming
season than II milked up TO the time of
cslving.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
fro BE CONTINUED

Each Day In the year the owners Of
slot machines in New York city pur-
chase 1000 pounds OF chocolate with
which to fill the machines.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
HERE AND THERE.

Ii il rumored that the unterrided are
still unsatisfied, and that another Demo-
cratic newspaper venture Is to be launch
ed in Portland. II its projectors should
in the fullness of time realize disap-
pointment, 1t can not be said that It was
for want Of several very distinct con-
crete warnings.
In Difference to the sentiment of many
of those concerned, as we'll % with an
eye to the welfare Of the enterprise, the
Paris exposition will be opened on Satur-
day, April IA, instead of on Easter Sum
day as was originally arranged. 1t will,
however, be open on every Sunday fol-
lowing the opening. While, being In
Paris, 1t is likely to have much larger
Sunday patronage than It would In
America, even there 1t will probably to
certain extent fare as did the Sunday
opening experiment ct the Chicago
worlds fair; It will be only part Of .
fair on Sunday, and will give visitors .
sort Of lonesome feeling, - compared
with the ordinary week day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
WE NEVER SHALL PASS THIS WAY
AGAIN.
We travel an unkpoxn pathway.

We travel IN unknown pathway,
Led by IN unseen hand.
The future is yelled from knowledge;
The past none understand;
But ali around In weakness and WOO,
Are souls who need what We can beseow.
o. give Of your hope and courage
To the spirits that shrink and quail,
And steady the fAltertng footsteps
OF feet that are ready 20 fall.
Give love, unstinted. In Joy or pain.
For We never shall pass this way again.
Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPxRp THE PIow.'

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
10 solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department TO HENRY ID. HAN
noNp. Agricultural Editor Oxford Democrat
Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10

WHEN IN Lewiston you viii And the very fnesi
In the eating Inc 81 Longs Restaurant
s. Lisbon 81 Near Music Hall, LEwIsroS, hh'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10

G.. Il. TUTrLE.
Boots, shoes, Hats, Caps, Gents furnishinss'
Asches and Js~elry. BVSAfIsAO'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10

Il. A. BRADEES. Milton Plantation MAiDe'
groceries. Dry Goods, Boots and snoesH
Bottom Prices-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
ALL ABOARD FOR IDAHO

AgricNltVrdl Editor Democrat.
send you herewii b IN article on fsrm-
ing in Idaho, which have tsken from q
recent Lake Review, and which speaks
for itself In such plain language AS TO
require no explanation. And probably
by the time the reader gets through with
Il he will call TO mind the advice once
given oy Horace Greeley, and ever since
familiar 10 every one, ''Go West, young
msn."
But there are always two sides 70
everything, and while IL Is undoubtedly
true that the West Is far better farm
ing country than New England, yet IL Is
equally true that there are outs there ss
went out there during the last half cent
ury were glad TO get back, while many
others would have done the same but for
the want OF means.
The fact Is that although men have
hunted for the garden of Eden iu
every section OF the world, IL has never
vet been found, the Mormons 10 the cou-
trsry notwithstanding.
While the article in question may all
De true, sm bali inclined TO think the
writer Is Ia some way interested in the
settlement Of that part Of the state, and
possibly received some compensation for
writing IL.
The state OF Idaho joins Washington
on the west, Wyoming snd Montans on
the east, and borders on Canada; con-
seQuently II Is in the same latitude ss
Maine. LEMUEL DUNHAM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10

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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-02-10

Berlin, Feb. 5.-Dr. Leyds, diplomatic
agent OF the Transvaal, continues to be
the sensation here. The officials of the
British embassy are amazed at the warmth
OF his reception and the interest taken
in the war, which is most intense. DIR.
Leyds. the correspondent is reliably in
formed, had another long conference with
Count Won Buelow, the minister OF for
eign affairs, yesterday at the foreign Of
flee. DIR. Leyds refused TO make any
statement ON the subject.
1t l. said the Transvaal special CONNER
cial representative, De Ward, who is now
in Holland, has been summoned to Berlin
where he win give authentic information
about number of commercial details
touching upon the Transvaal imports and
exports.
From good source it is learned that a
number of leading German industries in
machinery and other branches met at the
foreign office during the week, and re-
ceived inside information about the sub
ject above indicated. The German gov
eminent believes no matter which way the
war is finally decided there will be a
splendid field for German exports to the
Beers, and steps accordingly were taken
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-02-10

Berlin, Feb 5.-The news from Egypt
of mutiny among the Egyptian troops at
Khartoum is regarded here gravely, es-
pecially as private dispatches confirm re-
ports previously received. In circles close
TO the government it is considered that d
spread of mutiny and an uprising like
Arab Rey's is within the possibilities
Here it is also believed that in such case
France would be sure to actively inter
NEEDLE. probably backed up by Russia.
An article by Sir Edward j. Reed, chief
constructor of the navy of the emperor,
in the Deutsche Revue, is creating pleas
ant sensation, the article being extremely
appreciative and sympathetic, instancing
a number of points from the writer's per
sonal observation, showing his majesty
remarkably close and accurate informa-
ton about naval and other difficult mat
tiers, and the emperor's freedom from pre-
judice.
The United States embassy is gratifed
at the fact that for months there has
been a perfect lull in the complaints
about German official seizures and vex-
atious delays of American meats and fruit.
Except a few trifing cases nothing has
been heard of that description.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-02-10
CoaI for British Cruisers.

New York, Feb. 5.-There is rumor
current to the effect that the British gov
eminent has contracted with the Phila-
delphia & Reading Railroad company for
100000 tons of coal. At the New York
sales in the afternoon of Philadelphia &
Reading Coal & Iron Company, Mr.. John
Edmonds, as agent, said that he had heard
the rumor, but that he had no official YER
ification. "While some such contract may
have been made" he said, "there is no one
in this city connected with the company
who could speak authoritatively on the
subject"
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-02-10
GouId's Butler Drunk.

New York, Feb. 5.-Howard Gould and
his wife gave dinner party recently to
Senator and Mrs. John NJ. Thurston and
dozen other distinguished guests. The
entire party went to the theater and the
conduct of affairs at the house was in the
hands of John Tibbs, butler in chief
Iibbs spent the evening trying choice
wines, and was gloriously drunk when the
guests returned. Other help tried to sup
press him, but the noise he made reached
the dining hall. Then Tibbs marched in
among the guests and offered to whip the
whole American nation. Tbbs is English,
and resents the pro-Boer sympathy. How
ard Gould tried to quiet him, but could
not, and with hasty apology to his
guests proceeded to throw Hbbs out. 1t
was embarrassing, but necessary. Tibbs
was fined S. in the police court.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-02-10
To Secure New Ports.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 6.-Ihe campaign
in favor of taking advantage of the pres
ent complications in South Africa to Sc
cure Russian ports in the Indian ocean and
in the Mediterranean is being pushed with
vigor The newspapers openly advocate
profiting by Great Britain's difficulty to
realize the scheme upon which depends the
ultimate prosperity of Russia and which
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-02-10
WASHINGTON.

Chelan county is in the twenty-sixth
class
Citizens of Spokane are forming a
driving club.
The arrangements for the poultry
show at Walla Walla are being per-
fected.
The month just ended was the
warmest January on record in Spo-
kane.
The Association of County Assessors
of Washington meets at Ellensburg
Feb. 10.
The Spokane smallpox epidemic Is
over and the physicians believe that
they now have the disease well in
hand.
Fl. NJ. Pearson was drowned by fall
ing from a boom of logs at the McIn-
tosh mill. four miles from Tenino, last
week.
George Lockwood has been arrested
on a charge of arson committed at
Waitsburg.
Legislation against log rafting on
Puget Sound, or the high seas, is OPP
posed by the Seattle chamber of com
MERGE.
An ordinance increasing the salar.
les of nearly all the city employees has
been introduced in the city council OF
Seattle.
The Washington state republican
convention to elect delegates to the ma
tional convention meets at Ellensbure
April 4.
The Rainier Chemical Works Com
pany has been organized in Olympia
with A. C. Stevens, formerly of Seattle
as president
The contract has been awarded for
1850 feet OF cement sidewalks on Uni
yersity Heights, Seattle. The contract
price is $11,125.
Total receipts by Pierce county for
last year as shown by the recapitula
ton of the county treasurer amounted
to $1.135, 445.19.
The bonded Indebtedness Of Kittitas
county is $4,000. and there is cash
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-02-10

New York, Feb THE six months
truce between the Northern Pacific rail
way and the Oregon Railroad and Naviga-
ton company, whereby both companies
agreed to suspend construction work in
the Clearwater country" in Idaho, has
expired, but has been renewed for another
six months.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-02-10
More Hopeful.

Cape Town, Feb. General Butler
still holds the Tugela drifts, and will posi-
bly, renew his attempt to force the Boer
defenses before long. In any case, Lady
smith is capable of holding out for a con-
siderable time.
London, Feb. l.-When the nation
had almost resigned itself to the
fall of Iadysmith, there comes from
all quarters an indication that Bul-
Ter will make another attempt to relieve
the besieged place. If the Daily Mails re-
ports of Buffers statement that he hopes
to be in I.adysmith within a week can be
implicitly relied on, news OF further seri-
Gus fighting would be expected shortly
But the papers are 10th to believe that
what the ST. James Gazette characterizes
as "unwarrantble boasting" is true
The navy will be on guard along the
coast OF England, while the islands will
be stripped of troops.