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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08
The rnuuisitive Antelope.

An antelope is as curious as q WON.
an. II the hunter will lie down In the
grass and wave a red handkerchief, q
band Of antelope will keep circlins
around until within reasonable distance
for q safe shot. After completing .
circle the antelope halt suddenly ana
bring down one fore foot with vigoe.
GUS stamp on the ground. and at the
same instant they make q sort OF snort
that sounds like half whistle. That
IL the propitious moment for pepperins
them with rife balls.
learned this trick when a frontiers
man came along and found me crawl
ing for miles on the level prairie en-
deavoring to get shot at one OF the
timid creatures. The man asked mo u
I thought could get him. answered:
"Get him! I've got to get him. I'm
out Of meat" He then posted me
about lying still and flirting with the
handkerchief. and I found they liked
that better than chasing, and / made
an entry right there that an antelope
possessed some of the characteristics
Of q woman.-Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08
M..ouer.dins In the PAST

In the seventeenth and eighteenth
centuries Venice set the fashion In all
matters Of amusement and was a sort
of combination Of our Monte Carlo and
Paris. Throughout the eighteenth cen
tury the Venetians were seized with q
perfect mania for masquerading and
gambling. Paris and London followed
suit, and the two most popular amuse-
ments, both pubfc' and private. were
masquerades and gambling saloons.
People not only wore their masks or
visors at balls, but in the Mall and the
parks and the theaters. At length
matters got to such pass that when
a police raid was made on a certain
low dancing place in Soho and an
order was given for every one to un-
mask what was the amazement OF the
police to find that at least a third
the company consisted Of ladies and
gentlemen of the highest aristocracy.
some Of whom had even brought their
daughters.-Saturday Review.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08
THE POTATO CROP

A short time ago the experiment sta
ton at Burlington, VT, sent out word
that the potato blight and rot threatened
to do serious damage this fall. Later
reports from the same source say that
fears of trouble were all realized, and
that there has been in fact consider
able amount of loss already to potato
growers.
The rot follows the late blight, and
comes from the same cause. Those
who have late blight in their fields,
therefore, are bound to have rot; and in
all such cases special care ought to be
taken in sorting and storing potatoes
for winter.
The experiment station still insists
that proper spraying, backed up by
proper cultivation, will protect the po-
tato crop from these diseases. Continued
experiments and practical field tests
covering period Of ten years, or more,
have proved this beyond the possibility
of doubt. Even now, whom most potato
vines are dead, and many fields OF pota-
toes already dug, the experiment station
potato fields are as green and growing
a. any time in July or August; and the
potato experts claim that they are max
ing potatoes now at the rate Of twenty.
five to thirty bushels . week for every
acre.
wouldn't 1t pay potato growers to
look into that matter?-Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08
RESULTS FROM GREEN BONE.

For wears it has been the custom
among advertisers of patent medicines
and fOods to present pictures marked
s.before and after" the cure. This is no
cure, but conclusion based on satis-
factory evidence and facts. will try to
draw a pen picture of the before and
after results in the case of hens and
green bone.
have always had desire to expert
ment with hens, as, being very fond OF
them, / thought might be in a measure
successful. When we came to live on
farm, looked the premises over, and
decided here was a chance for me and
the hens, 30 / purchased thirty Brown
Leghorns and studied the hen question
ON all occasions. fed and dosed those
hens, thinking they must lay sometime,
even if they didn't have green bone, and
they did. But it was in the spring when
eggs were worth cent apiece.
Was discouraged oh, no. i decid-
ed to try again. set eight hens in the
good old way and hatched out lO2 chick
ems. This time concluded l would try
a green bone cutter and purchased a
large one. After the chicks W. re three
weeks old fed them fine cut green bone
twice week with the usual ratiOns. 1t
made them grow like the proverbial
weed.
When they were twelve weeks old
took account of stock, and found had
lost six chicks and had forty broilers
ready for the market. For these re
ceived $21.l9. / now had left fifty-six
pullets. The cost of feeding the entire
flock so far had been $S.15. When these
pullets were five months old they were
well feathered, bright, active birds ready
for business. / now sold sixteen for $S.
The remaining 40 put into winter quar-
ters, and fed them cut green bone every
other day with the same rations and care
I had given my hens the previous win
ter: but how different the results; they
were lively and cheerful, and tried every
way to show their appreciation OF that
green bone. They more than paid me
by doing their very best when eggs were
the highest. In seven months the 4O
hens laid 1896 eggs or 322 dozen. These
/ sold at an average price of Is cents PEI
dozen, $57.96. The cost of feeding these
hens since they were twelve weeks old
was, for grain, $23.6S; for green bone to
cut, S.. .36; total cost of $27.Q. 1t had
now been one year since chicks were
hatched, and eggs were selling toe
cheap for profit, so I dressed and sold
my poultry for $24.2S, at . profit o.
SIS. is on pullets, and q profit OF $lS.N
| on broilers.
This Is my pen picture of the use o.
green bone. am satisfied with my ex
pertinent, and consider the green bons
cutter should be counted with the hens
| in order to secure the besr results.-Ars
Zilla w. Beal in Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08
SOUR CREAM TESTS.
THEY ARE USUALLY INACCURATE AND
LOSS TO THE PRODUCER.

1t is not an uncommon practice for
creamery patrons who own hand sep
arators to deliver their cream but once
in two to four days, or for creameries
practicing the cream gathering system
to collect but two or three times a
week. The cream which thus accumu-
lates is often kept without attempt at
cooling and becomes more or less sour.
1t is we'll understood that cream which
has partly soured in the hands of the
producer is less apt to make high
grade of butter than is cream which is
kept cold and reaches the factory in a
sweet condition. The producer, how
ever, frequently argues that it does not
make any particular difference to his
pocket book whether the cream sOurs or
not.
The Vermont experiment station
officers say that there is not only a
chance that the sour cream may injure
the entire lot of butter, but there is al
most certain to be direct financial loss
to the dairyman in another way.
1t is difficult and almost impossible to
sample sour cream accurately, and it is
difficult for the creamery receiving 1t to
test it properly. Gas bubbles and in
creased viscosity or gumminess are at
the bottom of the trouble. The error of
and testing will nine times out
of ten be in the direction of a low re-
suit.
In other words the creamery patron
who keeps and delivers his cream in q
sweet condition will ordinarily get
higher test and a larger check than he
who allows his cream to sour, even
though both creams be really of exactly
the same grade. The chances are always
in favor of an inaccurate test. 1t is
doubtful whether it is wise to urge
cteamery to make any special efforts to
test the sour cream properly. 1t ought
not in the first place to receive it, and in
the second place, if the patrons cannot
see how much it is to their interests, as
well as to the interests of the creamery,
to keep the cream sweet, an indirect
fine may be laid upon them in this way
by giving them the low test which sour
cream is likely to receive.-New England
Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08
A Business Tonic.

Advertising is not cure all for btsi-
ness Ills, but pharmacopia OF busi-
ness tonics. All depends upon the pre-
scribing. Magazine space is good for
certain business diseases that will
never yield to billboards, while the
newspaper is the quinine for business
chills that are beyond the power Of
dodgers. Every remedy In the list has
it's uses, and the whole result Of treat
ment depends upon the doctor.-Pdnt-
ovct ynk
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08

clanking Of accOuterments and the dust
raising of hOofs the troopers trotted
out. 1t had grown little cooler and
the shadows had heightened, but 1t
was hot enough to make men grumble,
and grumble they did as matter of
course. The line was formed. The
colonel mounted his horse, and the off,
GERS rode out before their companies,
and then the band came humping and
jingling down to the front to take their
position on the end of the line. 1t was
fortunate thing that the bass drum
mer did not have to blow horn. His
great face had slightly puffed appear
ance, and his lip protruded over his
fine white teeth that were firmly set as
he cursed beneath his breath at the
horse he rode, which had q way Of
siding very different from the staid,
brown nag that had just been con-
signed to the hospital AS the drum
mer passed Lieutenant Carter the lat
ter glanced at him.
The colonel, with his piercing gray
eyes looking out under his bushy eye
brows, took his position, and drew his
sword. Sound off," he said.
Then came a few preliminary bleats
Of the horns and then came boom and
q crash.
1t appeared as II something blew up
all at once in the band, and, to tell the
truth, 1t was principally the drummer.
The music stopped. but the explosion
continued. The black horse that had
been called impolite names was assert
ing himself; he dIsliked the indignity
that had been thrust upon him. That
was evident from the first, but now he
concluded to rid himself Of the degra.
dation. With his head between his
knees, his back arched and his leg stiff
ened, he was bucking away like the
winner in q wild west show. For q
few seconds the drummer managed to
hold on somehow, but no human back.
bone could stand 1t, and, with a de-
spairing curse, the big fellow shot up
into the air, landed on all fOurs, then
sprawled face downward In the dust.
But the naneless one was not salts
fed. The drum was still attached to
him by q leather thong. and out OF the
melee he emerged like football player,
determined to make a touchdown. Ea-
ger hands had snatched at his bride,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08
The drummer uas disentangltng himself.

The drummer ardS dlScntdnJttn1 htmSeV.
but he broke away. Down the line he
came, the bass drum playing n sono-
rous solo upon his flanks. When about
opposite the adjutant. who to save his
life could not utter word Of COM
mand, he concluded to make n detour
to the left. The ranks parted for him.
He pursued his humping course for
few feet up the line. Then, thinking
probably that he would be better ap'
preciated where he could be seen, he
charged through from rear to right and
emerged again, bounding like vicious
rubber creature intent on planting him.
self into the ground and mad that In
stead of being firmly imbedded he
should find himself In the air again.
The whole troop was In an uproar
now, but above the sounds OF laughter
arose the coloners voice.
"Catch that horse, somebody he
roared. "Take hold Of him, one OF you
men"
Maybe the nameless black heard this
order and determined to give the colo,
mel the first chance, for, head down and
tail up, whanging and banging, he
charged down upon the commander OF
the post.
Now, the horse the colonel rode was
tried veteran-he had once faced
cracking rifles and had ridden up at the
head of a charge against a band OF
screaming, shrieking hostiles-but this
strange looking thing coming down
upon him was too much for his nerves
He swerved. The colonel leaned for.
ward, as II to take matters Into bis
own hands and put a stop to the riot
but he reckoned entirely without his
host. His own horse, the tried and
trusted one, could stand the strain nc
longer. With a snort Of terror he
stretched out his neck and bolted. The
colonel tried to stop him. II there had
been an uproar before, 1t was chaos
now. Straight upon the heels Of the
eoIonel's nag came the bounding re-
sounding mixture Of drum and horse
and. worse luck, the coloners charger
had lost his head completely. Instead
Of turning to the open country to tho
west. he made OF to the. eastward
straight for the post laundry. where
some of the washwomen were gather
ing up the clothes that had hung all
day in the bleaching sun. Into the mix
ture of linen and clothesbaskets the
colonel rode. A line caught him undei
the chin, but luckily parted. The horse
became frightened at the sight OF one
Of the laundresses who was protecting
herself by flourishing a red petticoa'
apparently at his head. He whirled
and once more the colonel emerged up
on the parade ground, while behint
him streamed the line Of clothes. HI
looked for all the world like disman
tied kite. II there had been any per
sonal danger attached to the coloner'
wild career, maybe some one migh'
have tried to come to his assistance
AS II was, most Of the men could hard
| ly keep their saddles. Carter and TN
other officers were doubled up. Th'
lieutenant cast his eye back at his owl
company. The sight Of Murphy h'
could never forget. Both his legs wer'
hanging free Of the stirrups and Kick
| Ing wildly. He would have fallen hat
| It not been that the troopers on eithel
side were endeavoring to keep him OF
the saddle.
"Hurroo, hurroow he was wailing q
the top of his voice. Laughter was be
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08
The Revenge
OF Murphy
BY JAMES BARNES.
Copyright. 1901. BY James Barnes

|HY1O one knew the immediate 10.
cality that had produced
E7zi6 Trooper Murphy. He claimed
he was New York "bhoy,"
and held to the distant metropolis as
II It were his native heath and natural
stamping ground. But such a brogue
as MurpAg's could never have been
simply an Inheritance. 1t had the
touch Of the sod in 1t, and his first
prattlings must have been heard in the
thick atmosphere Of smoky, peat sat
urated cabin.
Murphy had just squeezed by the
regulations as to height, and certainly
was not more than one or two penny
weights over the prescribed limit when
placed upon the scales. But he. was
compactly built and a natural born
cavalryman; he walked with an easy
swing, and IL his legs were slightly
bowed, what Of that7 The first SER
geant said that Murphy had "glue legs.
the kind that fit to horses ribs"
Murphy was a favorite too. His
laugh was catching. He had q merry
little high pitched voice and dancing
blue eyes and red hair. as crisp and
thick as q rock lichen. If 1t had not
been for this heavy shock Of hair,
Murphy's captain said. he would have
never succeeded In passing the ex-
amining sergeant. There was a full
quarter Of an inch of It. All this goes
to show that Murphy was but 8 feet 4.
and that he weighed under $50 pounds.
So much for his personal appearance.
AS to his age. 1t might have been % or
1t might have been 80; at all events, 1t
was something between. he claimed
to be 26.
It was a "broiling hot day." which is
a trite and usual description to convey
the idea that the weather was uncom-
fortably warm. 1t had not rained for
nearly three months. The river, that
was within few hundred yards OF the
northeast corner Of the parade ground,
had dwindled down to narrow little
stream that wiggled along through a
dusty bed.
Lying prone on the ground In the
shade back Of B troops quarters was
q group of enlisted men. The uniforms
were nondescript Some wore their
canvas stable suits, loose and open.
One or two were in undershirts and
faded blue breeches. Some wore boots,
some were In stocking feet. They had
ceased cursing the weather and were
all absorbed In one discussion.
II seed the beginning Of It," said q
lanky. rather tough looking lad. who
was smoking a cigarette, with another
one stuck behind his ear, pen fashion.
II seed the beginning Of 1t. Murphy
wouldn't say why, but know 1t was
something about the new girls at the
majors. The Dutchman's got a fine lip
on him. It's good thing he doesn't
play the horn"
Here another man with brick red
face and a long. sunburned mustache
broke in. ut was a good fight" he
grunted. "but the big fellow would
have killed him. The way he mauled
him was unmerciful."
"Just like billygoat tackllng bull"
remarked a man on the outside Of the
group. rolling over on his elbows. Then.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08
CLIPPINGS.

Everything you sell from the farm rep
resents . certain amount OF fertility.
Get your surplus prodscts in such shape
that You are selling ~ little fertility -
possible when they 60 to market.
Eggs contain large quantity Of water
In their composition, and hence the hens
should be provided with liberal supply
Of water, which II just a. necessary to
egg production a. food, and often much
moro sos
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons Interested In either of the Estates
hereinafter named:
At a Probate Court, held NJ Paris, In anu
for the County of Oxford, on the third Tuesday OF
Sept. in the year OF our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and one. The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated. it Is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given TO all persons In
ierested, by causing copy Of this order to be
published three weeks successfully In the Ok
i0ri Democrat. newspaper puonshed Al South
Paris In said County, thar they may appear At
Probate Court to be held at Paris, on the
thirl Tuesday Of Oct, A. ID. 1901, at OF the
clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they see cause.
WILLIAM +. PUTNAM. late Of Dixneld,
deceased. VIII and petition for probate thereof
3. Eesented by John s. Harlow and George L.
'herrill, the executors therein named.
LEWIS B. ANDREWS, late of Paris. de-
ceased VIII and petition for probate thereof
presented for allowance by Clara z. Andrews,
the executrix therein named.
ceased. VIII and petition for probate thereof
and the appointment Of George A. Brown as
administrator with the viii annexed presented
by said George A. Brown, q nephew.
ELIZA A. DAMON, late Of Buckheld. de.
ceased. VIII and petition for probate thereof
amt the appointment of Merritt Parsons as sd-
minissrator with the will annexed presented by
said Merritt Parsons-
LUCY c. HALL, late of Canton. deceased.
Petition for license TO seli and convey real estate
presented by Ambrose A. Eastman, admins
traitor.
EUSICE G.. HARDY, late Of Paris, deceased.
Petition for license TO sell and convey real estate
presented by Charles II. George. administrator.
SALMON McKEEN, late Of Lowell. deceased.
Petition for order to distribute the balance
remalning In his hands presented by James 5.
wright, administrator with the will annexed
ANN DAY, late of Woodstock. deceased
first account presene ell for allowance by Alfred
ID. Bryant, administrator.
PAMELA W. ANDREWS. late OF Paris,
deceased. FINAL account presented for allowance
BY Lucelis A. Merriam, executrix.
GEORGE W. STARBIRD. late of Hiram,
deceased. First, final and private account pre-
senied for allowance by Daniel b. Cram, al.
Illustrator.
ARABELLA CARTER, late Of Paris. de-
ceased. First account presented for allowance
BY Mary B. Carter and p. j. Paris, trustees.
ADDISON e. HERRICK,
Judge Of said Court.
ALBERT ID. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate OF
GEORGE RURD, late Of Dixfeld,
IN the County Of Oxford, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceaseu
are desired to present the same for settlement.
and all indebted thereto are requested 10 make
payment Immediately.
Sept. l7th. 1901. GEORGE NJ HURD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08
I.o.ins no Chanees.

Losing NO OneAc0ss
Genial Doctor (after laughing heart.
lily at a Joke of his patient)-Ha! hal
ha! There's not much the matter with
you, though do believe that II You
were ON your deathbed you'd make q
Joke.
Irrepressible Patient why. Of course
I should. 1t would be my last chance.
Punch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08

Written Chinese Is practically uni.
form throughout the empire and has
hardly altered during the whole course
Of Chinese history. The spoken Ian.
guage, on the other hand. is constantly
changing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08

An original method Of closing con-
sersatiou was adopted by host at .
dinner party the other day. A young
man had turned It to q topic which hs
did not care to discuss, and angry
glances failed to make any impression
Now, then" said the host at last
alets change the conversation. For
wHnksws have rsceived.' etc.-London
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08
CcrofuLa
Fev are entirely free from It.

Few are entirely free from 1t.
Il may develop 30 slowly as to cause
little II any disturbance during the whole
period Of childhood.
II may then produce irregularity Of the
stomach and bowels, dyspepsia, catarrn,
and marked tendency to consumption
before manifesting itself In much cutaneous
eruption or glandular swelling.
It IL best TO be sure that you are quite
free nom It, and for Its complete eradica-
tion you can rely on
Hoods JdrsdpariiLd
The best Of all medicines for all humors.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08
cold I. California.

The Society Of California Pioneers
determined after careful investigation
that Jan. %, 1e4A was the exact date
Of the discovery Of gold IN California
By James w. Marshall. The gold was
found In the rocky bed Of the tail race
Of the Sutter sawmill at Coloma, on
the south fork of the American river.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08
Arrixine ax Q Total.

Arriving at Q Total.
Tax Collector-How much is your
husband worth3
Mrs. Wise-About million.
Tax Collector@Are you sure3
Mrs. Wise-Oh. yes. You see, the
fury awarded him $1,000 for the loss
of a finger. think In proportion the
rest Of him would be worth about 900
times as Chicago News
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor Of the last
viii and testament Of
o. GENIE KEENE, late Of Sumner.
IN the County Of Oxford, deceased. and given
demands against the estate of said deceased are
desired 10 present the same for settlement, and
al indebted thereto Arc requested 10 make pay
ment immediately.
sept l7th. 1901. FRED II. KEENE.
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AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPRHD THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
is solicited Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY ID.
Hammond, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08

The frst book printed In Minnesota
was q Bible. It was printed In 1885
about 1S years before the 6rst issue OF
Q newspaper In St Paul. !.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-08
WANTED.

Two competent girls for general housework.
Must be able to do plain cooking. The above
wanted By two families of three each. Good
wages. Write or call on
4. o. TEAGUE,
Y. Il. TUFTS.
Mechanic Falls, Me.
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NOTICE.

To whom Il may concern:
day given my minor son, George G. Cole, the
remainder Of his time to act and trade for him
self that shall claim none of his earnings nor
pay any OF his debts after this date.
VIRGIL COLE.
Canton. Sept. 90. 1901.