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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17
Temperature of Forests.

For many years the Swiss govern
ment has been making observations
through its forestry stations on the
temperature Of the air. of the trees ana
the soil in the forests. These observa-
tions show that the temperature in the
forests is always below the tempera-
ture outside. The temperature also
varies according to the trees compos-
Ing the forests.
A beech forest is always cooler than
forest of larch. AS to the trunks OF
the trees, they are always cooler than
the surrounding air. Regarding the
temperature of the soil, it is found that
in the forest the temperature is invari-
ably below that Of the air. Outside the
forest the soil is always warmer than
the air in summer and colder In win
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17
Lonely In the Gallery.

Years ago our theaters did not have
the large audiences they now have.
and II was common sight TO see a
house OF empty benches
II was employed at the gallery box
office of one Of the theaters," says a
reminiscent Philadelphian, 'and one
stormy evening sold but one ticket.
that to a boy about thirteen years OF
age, who rushed up to the window and
asked If | thought he could get good
seat. replied that thought he could.
| felt sorry for the little fellow and
wondered how he would feel sitting in
the gallery all by himself. After the
first act was over | was aroused by a
tap on the window and, upon opening
it, saw my solitary ticket purchaser
standing there with very sad express
sion on his face.
Mister he said, I'm the only one
up there. and it's so lonesome that l
am afraid To stay. Won't you give me
another ticket. and I'll bring our gang
around tomorrow night to help you
out?
81 took the lad to the manager and
explained the situation. That boy wit
messed the balance Of the performance
from Il plush covered seat in the front
w."-Philadelphia Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17
ACTION OF BARN MANURE.

There are many important problems
in connection with farming, as interest
ing as they are important. We have two
classes of manures, so called, or perhaps
better designated as animal manures,
and the commercial manures, such as
phosphate rock, nitrate of soda, potash,
salts, etc. The manures are mingled
with soil in order that the plants grow
ing therein may draw upon their con-
tents in support of the growth desired
While the needed plant food is found in
the barn manures and in the commercial
forms alike, yet the action of the same is
quite different in these two kinds OF
manures. In case of the commercial
manures the contents are dissolved out
by the soil moisture and delivered over
TO the growing plant as needed, with no
other visible effect. The animal manure
applied to the soil does something be-
sides delivering up its nitrogen, potash
and phosphoric acid to the plant growth.
1t shows life, and manifests an activity
on its environment.
Apply a coating of barn manure on
the upturned burrows, in autumn if you
please In spring after the land on
which the manure lay is dried out, note
the change in the consistency OF the
underlying soil. 1t is mellowed, dis
solved, made fine, and shows a sort of
activity to the touch of the harrow and
the hoe. 1t appears alive, and will ap-
parently crawl with every movement
made upon it. Something besides the
contents of plant food has gone out to
the surrounding soil from this animal
manure.
A recent writer has facetiously
denominated this action of barn manures
as bacterial life." Our soils lack life,
says he, that is, the tiny creatures
known as bacteria, which make over the
organic matter in the soil, and fit it for
the plant. Barn manure contains this
life"
Whether this action of barn manures
be through the presence of bacteria or
chemical action, certain it is the effect
follows the application of such manures.
For this reason it is better that chemical
manures be used in connection with
animal manures, rather than that each
should be applied separate.-Maine
Farmer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17
NUMBER "a.

mand an waited. Give me Comanche
for square fight. They formed up In
the gray Of the mornin' to meet us,
an says | to myself, says /, It's a
massacre. so it is, for they was about
five to our one. Boys says Daddy,
cool as ice chests, you see,' he says,
I'm goin' to charge in column OF
fours,' he says, AN cut through. Look
out for yourselves, an luck to US all.
Trumpeter,' he says, sound the boots
an saddles again. It's dandy he
says. It's a good def,' he says.
"An' at that Fred Tipped the bugle,
an it went to rouse the land. You'd
have thought they'd have heard It at
Washington. Whoopee!
"'Againr yells Daddy. for he seen 1t
put blood into us an seemed to scare
the reds.
Erred let her go again. an was
lookin' at the other side Of the creek
where we'd buried Buck Bill. between
where the Injuns was an the water. l
guess | cried out. for Daddy howled at
me:
"What's the matter with you? Are
you crazy?
"'Twas enough to make man era
zy. The little mound of gravel over
Buck Bill was heayin'. Bill was com.
in out Of his grave. yelled out. but
the old man was givin' his commands.
"'Trot.' says he. 'Gallop. says he.
Charge" says he. an at the word
Charge Fred lets out yell from that
old bugle that would scare Madrid.
The Injuns was excited an lookin' for
us an ready for us, an we didn't have
much chance. but that call walked
Buck Bill for fair. Right between US
his grave was. an the mound heaved.
an the earth parted, an out come BIZ
from the dead He staggered bit,
facin' the Injuns. an we was comm
down across the creek, pistols cooked,
full charge. He never looked at us.
He faced the reds. Man, they was
scared. Charge" yells Bill an goes
for them just as he was, in the shirt
an lTa"tTS we Ildu puEIcu ulLI III.
Charge" he yells, an we howled. an.
begOb. was like the Injuns-l thought
It was ghost. They cleared out;
they scattered: they thought he was a
spirit. We cut after Bill. but he whip
ped them Comanches himself. guess
it took the blood out of them to see
dead men risin' out OF their graves
to fight them.
II forgot TO tell you, you see, but
maybe you've guessed it. Buck Bill
wasn't dead at all. He was scalped
an senseless all right, but only stun
ned like, an it was lucky we hadn't
time to bury him deep
The corporal paused.
T guess" he said. rising. "the
nursell be kickin' us out If we don't
20 ourselves. Say. you're like Buck
Bill You've got the bump Of vitality
strong You've lived through this with
out a bugle call to rouse you either.
But | bet you'd die. BY rights you
ought to have died"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17
Preserving a Sharks Head.

When big shark is taken on board
ship, the skull is usually preserved. the
flesh being removed from the bones
and it is a favorite pastimc with sailors
to crawl one after another through the
distended jaws. 1t would be far from
safe to do this, however, when the
head has been but freshly cut off. be-
cause under such conditions the jaws
will snap together fiercely for some
time afterward il anything be placed
between them
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17

der water for ten minutes. but he
lived through. Says the colonel. he
says: OF all the buck soldiers in my
command says he. Bill is the tough
est buck he says. He'd buck up
ag'inst the bubonic plague he says,
AN live through So we called him
Buck Bill.
"Well. we was down on the Washita,
as was a-sayin'. an old Phil Sheridan
an Custer was there. an things was
merry-very. very merry. Thinkin
back. them there Spaniards amt in II
with Injuns for putin up hot fight
not the Injuns Of the old days; no. sor
rec. Buck Bill was enjyin' Of himself
to beat poker. so he was, an in the
thick of it every time. The old troop
was out by itself under orders from
Phil to scout along the border. Daddy
liked that. Daddy was happiest when
he hadn't no reports to turn in every
mornin, but was free to do as he liked.
The Comanches was thick about us,
fightin' foot an fightin' horse. an I'm
burned if the squaws an papooses
wasn't putin in good licks, too. so
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17
HOOD EHRM
Condition POWDERS

Tone and stimulate the digestive or
gans, enabling animals to get all the
nourishment possible from feed con-
sumed. They make stock Of all kinds
do better on less feed. They
Make Horses Eat
and are of special value for feeding
when extra work is required OF
farm teams, race or driving horses ;
also after distemper. They
Make CoUS Healthy
And profitable, because they keep
the digestive apparatus in perfect
condition. All the nutriment con-
tanned in food is then secured and
turned into dairy products. They
Make Hens Lay
Keep them healthy, vigorous and
productive. They make young
chicks grow and thrive, and are ex-
cellentfor fattenings stock of all kinds,
Four sizes-2Sc., &C.,. Il. Is lb. box. 8.
Hood Farm Liniment. for man and beast
The remedy for Inflammation. colds. distem
per, 25c.. SOC, 81 and y.
Hood Farm Remedies are sold BY
s. A. SHURTlEFF 4 CO.,
South Paris Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested IN either OF the estates
hereinafter named:
At a Probate Court held st Fryeburg. II
and for the County of oxford, on the ist Tuesday
OF June In the year OF our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and two, the following matter having
been presented for the action thereupon herein
after indicated, IL Is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In
terested by causing q copy OF this order to Os
published three weeks suecessively In the OK
ford Democrat, newspaper published at Soutr
Paris, In said County. that they may appear al Q
Probate Court TO be held at Paris, on the
third Tuesday OF July. 4. ID. 1902, az nine OF tnt
clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon u
they see cause:
ENOCH NJ. TREADwELL, late of Hiram
deceased; will and cOr,iicil thereto, and petition
for probate thereof presented by Jerusha Z
Treaiwell, the executrix therein named.
ZILPHA MCDONALD, late of Brownaeld
deceased. Final account presented for allow
ance, also petition for distribution OF balance
remaining IN his hands presented by Francis A
Fox. administrator.
ADDISON Z. HERRICK. Judge Of said Court
ALBERT ID. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17


intrLdi,lg"
to eat and then 60 you forrard and
turn to-" Then. leaning his head over
the bulwark. he called down. Jimmy"
The broken man on the raft looked
up. Hello. Kettle! That you?'
"Yes. Come aboard"
mo, thanks. I'm of to the island
Ill start q picnic there Of my own
Good luck, old man."
"If you don't come aboard willingly
I'll send and have you fetched. Quit
fooling."
"Oh. If you're set on it." said the 9th
er tiredly ale1 scrambled up the rope
He looked around him with a drawn
face. ITO think she should have lost
that list ard righted herself like this
I thought she might turn turtle any
minute when we quilted her. and I'm
not scary man either"
81 know you aren't Come into the
charthouse and have u drop of whisky
There's your missis' photo stuck W
over the bed foot How's she?"
Dead. l hope. Ii will save her going
to the wOrkhouse."
"Oh. rats. It's not so bad as that"
"If you'll tell me. why not? shall
lose my ticket ovef this Job sure wher
It comes before the board Of trade. and
what owners likely to give me another
ship?
"Well Jimmy. you'll have to sal
small and live on your insurance"
IT dropped that years ago and drew
out what there was. Had to with eight
Kids you know. They take a lot Of
feeding"
Eight kids? By James!'
Eyes, eight kids, poor little beggars
and the missis and me all to 60 hungry
from now onward, But they do say
warehouses are very comfortable now
adays. You'll look in and zee rs some
times, won't you, KettleT he lifted
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17
NOTICE.

In the District Court OF the United States for the
District OF Maine. In bankruptcy.
In the matter OF
HAROLD ". MEsERyE, In Bankruptcy.
OF Fryeburg, Bankrupt }
To the creditors OF Harold W. Meserye,
In the County Of oxford and district afore
said:
Notice T. hereby given that on the Itn dav Of
June. A. ID. 1902, the said Harold ". MeservC
was duly adjudicated bankrupt; and thai the hrs
meeting OF his creditors will be held at tht
COur. House, IN South Paris, on the 25tf
day of June, A. ID. 1902, at 10 O'Clock
In the forenoon, at which time the saic
creditors may attend, prove their claims
appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt
am transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
South Paris. June 9th, 1902.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In BANKRUPTCY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17
BELIEVE IN AGRICULTURE.

What we need is belief in our busi-
ness and q belief in ourselves. You
know how it is in the west. The farmers
are the people there. Here We are not
the people. Go into western town and
you will find the farmers coming in and
going out as though they owned the
town. The firms that make the agri-
cultural machinery, the stores and the
banks are for their convenience.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17
A Novelty In Hair.

What is home without fashion pa
per? Here we pick up one Of these
valuable journals, and this is the first
item of important information which
meets the inquiring eye:
Hair is worn on the top Of the
head" So glad to learn 1t! We always
supposed 1t was worn on the soles Of
the feet
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17

Under the law of the state of Massa-
chusetts relating to the BabcOck milk
test, of forty machines that have been
tested eleven were found partially out Of
repair, and nine were condemned. Ac.
cording to this showing our state law
ought to have covered in the machines az
well as the glass ware.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17
Phxs,callx. Not Mentally.

Physical1y, Not Mentally.
Dick-You were born to be writer
Charlie.
Charlie blushingly)-Ah, you've seen
some of the things I've turned OIL.
Dick-No. l was thinking what q
splendid ear you have for carrying a
pen.-Stray Stories.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17
A RARE CHANCE FOR SOMEONE.
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that ne mas ma
been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate Of
SUSAN NJ BRYANT. late OF sumner,
IN the County OF oxford, deceased, anu given
bonds a. the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased ar
desired TO present the same for settlement, ant
sl Indebted thereto are requested 70 make pay
ment Immediately. .,.
June 3rd 1902. JOHN III. ROBlNSO>'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17

Encourage the young pigs to eat out
of a trough early. Keep the trough
sweet and clean. Feed no more than
they will eat up. You can wean them
at six weeks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17
Ccr0fuld

Few are entirely free from 1t.
It may develop so slowly as to cause
little II any disturbance during the whole
period Of childhood.
It may then produce irregularity OF the
stomach and bowels, dyspepsia, catarrh,
and marked tendency to consumption
before manifesting itself in much cutaneous
eruption or glandular swelling.
It Is best to be sure that you are quite
free from 1t, and for Its complete eradica-
ton you can rely on
Hoods Jdrsaparilla
The best Of all medicines for all humors.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLow."

Correspond nee on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department 70 HENRY ID.
ocrat, Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17
Force Of Habit.

Gerald-Your father kicks about my
calling 80 often.
Geraldine-Don't mind him. It's only
q fake kick. He used to be football
player.-New York Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17

Yacht racing is one Of the chief d.
versions In the Hawaiian Islands.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17
Officer and omce.eekers.

Offices and OMceseekers.
It frequently happens that when Z
man gets an office he finds it too small
for him. But they're all willing to
squeeze in.-Atlanta Constitution.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17
WANTED.

spruce. FIR. hemlock and poplar pulp wood
wif buy it delivered on cars or on yards at rail
road stations. Wood 10 be peeled and deliyere'
the coming winter. VIII pay the top price foI
the same.
H. ID. COLE, Bryant's Pond.
WI CROCKETT. LOcke's Mills, Me
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-17
VOLUME 50.
Smith & Machinist,

sou IN rams .
Manufacturer Of general machinery, steam en-
- mil work, spool machinery and tools,
go -. .et screws, taps. dies and drills made and
-si-et sewing, moving and threshing ma
ls{-s. uunlps OF al kinds, presses, guns, PTS
- krtves. traps, etc, neatly and promptly re-
.-.5-sI steam and water piping done TO order.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-22

union has not taken formal action in
the matter rs Yet, but individual MEM
bers have talked the matter over and
the action of the union can be pretty
we'll forecasted.
1t is pretty certain that the union
will refuse To accede to the demand and
will go on a strike if the employers UNI
dertalle 10 enforce ii. They say hat If
they do go on a strike that they Will
not return to work until a contract for
two or three years is entered into III
which every detail of the settlement is
set out. AT this time it is claimed the
trouble is largely due to the fact that
there is not written agreement.
There is also a strong sentiment
among members of the union in favor
of putting in a stock of wall papers
paints. eac and of operating coop
erative business under the management
Of the union. paying workmen union
wages and passing the surplus. if there
is any to the account of the union
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-22
MADE TO PAY CHARTER FEES.
American Book Company Is Mulcted
$500 by Kansas Supreme Court.


$500 by Kansas Supreme Court.
Topeka, kas.. July 22.-The supreme
court last night enjoined the American
Book Company from doing business in
Kansas until the company pays into the
treasury charter fees aSgregating Sl,-
500, which amount covers such fees for
three years back, when the new corpor-
alton law was enacted. The company
will comply with this order today.
The suit was brought by Crane 4 Co.,
local shool book publishers. to Gust the
American Book Company from Kansas.
Z. Nj. Dillman, director of the COM
rany at Chicago, testified that every re-
cuirement made by the state charter
board and the attorney general had
been complied with, and if there are
other requirements by the state officials
OF by the court they would also be
cheerfully acceded to.
The contention of Crane & Co. was
that the American Book Company did
not immediately file their charter and
power of attorney for service with the
secretary of state when the new cor
roration law was enacted three years
ago, as required by that statute, but
delayed until few days prior to the
meeting of the state text book commits
sion i'm May to award contracts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-22
BRINGS PECULIAR SUIT.
+. Hiazen. of Avoca, Will Sue the

u
Rock Island for Large Sum.
Special to Times Republican.
Harlan, July 22A peculiar suit
growing out of the recent freight
handlers strike at Chicago will be
brought by John Z. Hazen. of Avoca
against the c., II. L. e II. railroad.
a son of Mr.. lIazen, who is q student
at Drake university. secured work for
the summer vacation with the con-
crete gang ON the Rock Island near
Avoca When the strike began in chi
cago the Rock Island as Well as othei
railroads affected sent cut acquisitions
for men iii their employment at clifer-
ent points to handle their freight IN
EChicago. The boss of the gang with
which young HaZen was working was
Instructed to send into Chicago as many
men as he could possibly spare.
Young Hazzen and five others were
sent into Chicago. but learned that
they We're to take the place of the strik-
ling freight handlers they refused to
work, stating that they We're not scabs.
The railroad it is alleged, when the
men declined to so to work refused TO
furnish them transportation back to
Iowa and Hazen and his six compan-
ions were practically stranded in chi
cago Young Hazen wrote home to the
boss of his gang at -Avoca, asking him
to send him 4 pass, but the bridge boss,
altho willing, was powerless to do so,
as the company refused to issue il when
Lit learned who it was for. He finally
'bummed" his way back to Avoca,
being thown off several trains and TAX
ing chances on his limbs or life.
1t is alleged that Hazzen and the 9TH
or men with him We're induced to go to
Chicago on misrepresentation. They
tallege that when the bridge gang boss
was instructed to send them into Chi
cago they We're told they We're wanted
there on account of several washouts
on the line and no intimation given
that they We're to take the place of
striking freight handlers. MIR. Hazen
will base his suit for damages on be-
half of his son, who is Il minor. on those
grounds, and also on the grounds that
he WAS sent to Chicago without his
Cthe father's) permission being first
obtained.
Mr.. Hazen has placed the suit in the
hands of his attorney. who is now pre-
pairing the papers, but the amount
which will be sued for has not been
stated
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-22
w. r. Wells was hanged at Atlanta,
Ca. for the murder of Frederick Pierce,
n blind man, last February.
A Good Thing.

German Syrup is the special pre-
scription of Dr. A. Boschee, celebrate
ed German physician and is aeknow-
lodged to be one of the most fortunate
discoveries in medicine. 1t quickly
cures coughs colds and all lung troubles
of the severest nature. removing, as II
does, the cause of the aiec'ioh ana
leaving the parts in q strong and neal
tby condition. 1t is not an experiment.
n, medicine, but has stood the test of
wears giving satisfaction in every case
which it's rapidly increasing sale every
season confirms. Two million bottles
sold annually. Boschee's German Sy-
rup was introduced in the United States
i'm 1868. and is now sold in every town
and village in the civilized world Three
doses will relieve any ordinary cough
Price. rs -~nts. Get Green's Special AL
manac.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-22
a NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Catholic Total Abstinence Society to
Meet in Des Mones.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. July 22.-The national
convention of the Catholic Total Abst-
nence Union of America is to be held
il, this city commencing Aug. next.
Quite Il number of new societies have
been formed the past year and the or
6ler is reported to have increased rap
idly. On the first day solemn pontifical
mass will be celebrated by Rt. Rev. p.
J. Garrigan, the new bishop of Sioux
City, and there will be a sermon by
Archbishop keane. The sessions of the
convention proper will be at the opera
house. In the evening of the first day
there will be a public meeting to be
presided over by Archbishop keane and
one of the speakers will be Archbishop
Ireland. Later there will be meetings
at the shooting park and an excursion
on a steamer and a large number of adj
crosses by prominent temperance
workers in the three days of the con-
va