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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20
ECONOMY IN EEEpING

This is an era of economical pro-
duction, and profits now depend upon
the aggregate of small savings that may
be made, rather than on inflated prices
under which almost any kind of manage
ment will secure success. One of the
points in dairying at which economy is
of prime Importance is in feeding the
dairy cows. This does not mean the
how little COW can get along with with
out dying of starvation. On the contrary,
it means an effort to see how much can be
profitably consumed. Every ration fed
is divided by the COW into two parts, the
first being that necessary for her own
maintenance, and this she always takes
first. The second portion is that which
she works up into the product for which
she is kept. If only sufficient for the
first purpose be fed none will remain for
the second, and the constant effort of the
dairyman should be to see how large a
portion of the ration can be profitably
fed to go to the uses of production. At
this point, too, comes in the all-im-
pOrtant question of the capacity of the
individual cow TO profitably consume
and turn TO milk production a quantity
of food in excess of her own mainte-
nance. There are some cows that can do
little beyond maintaining themselves.
Others, if fed literally, in excess of what
is required to keep up their own vital
processes, transform it into fat. Neither
of these kinds of cows is of any profit to
the dairyman. As general rule it may
be set down as an axiom that no COW
which, when in milk, fattens easily is
worth keeping for dairy purposes. An
animal can make but one use of the same
food If she puts it upon her own bones
she is not making milk with it. If, on
the other hand, she does make milk with
it, and this is the pLrpose for which
dairyman keeps COW, she cannot be ex,
pected to put it on her bones. The first
step, therefore, in economical production
in dairy, is to find out how much food
the individual COW can be induced to
consume, and what use she can make OF
it, II she eats only enough for her own
wants, or, if eating more largely, the re,
suits do not appear in the milk pail and
churn, she is an Improbable servant
that should be dried off and fattened
and turned to account in that way. Ii
kept she is a continual drain upon the
profits made by her more useful mates
in the herd. This involves careful
study of each COW as an individual, with
regular and frequent tests of each sc
that the cost at which each can produce
butter fat may be ascertained. 1t may
be said that this takes good deal OF
trouble. This is quite true, but we have
never claimed that advanced and profit
able dairying was easy.-Live Stock
Indicator.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20
SCARCITY OF BEEF CATTLE


Herschell V. Jones of Minneapolis,
editor of the Commercial West, is quot
ed as saying of the high prices of beef
and their cause:
''Outside of any considerations OF any
trust the price of beef must necessarily
be high because of the great scarcity OF
beef cattle on the ranges. Last fall cat
tie were rushed to market by majority
of the small ranchmen because of the
shortage of feed. This compelled the
marketing of underfed steers. Some OF
the larger ranchmen had the capital to
carry their cattle through the winter for
high prices. Those who are able to
stick it out are now getting seven cents
a pound on the hoof, for their herds.
The packers do not buy on the ranges.
They haven't five cows apiece outside Of
their stockyards. Prices will stay high
until the lean range cattle are fattened
and ready for market-next fall"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE. ss-
On this 26th day of April, A. ID. 1892, on real
Ing the foregoing petition, IL IA
Or,lered by the Court, That hearing be h,t
upon the same on the 10th day Of May, A. ID.
lsJ2. before said Court at Portland, In said Dis
tri,t az 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that no
lice thereof be published In the oxford Demo
crat. a newspaper printed in said District, and
IhaI all known creditors, and other persons In
interest. may appear at the said time and place,
and show cause, II any they have, why the
PRAYER OF said petitioner should not be granite.
And 1t is further ordered by the Court. That
the Clerk shall send by mall To all known cred
tors copies OF said petition and this order, All
dressed 10 them at their places Of residence as
staled
Witness the Hon. NATHAN WEBB, Judge oil
the said Court and the seal thereof. at Portland
In said District, on the 26th day Of April, "A. ID
1902
Isl A ii. DAVIS, Clerk.
A true copy OF petition and order thereon.
Attest: A. II. DAVIS. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20
CHAPTER III.


And Helen was wretched She had
satisfied her conscience. but her heart
Dled And for three days Roy made
no sign. and she was tormented by
two alternate fears-either that he had
not returned the letter. in which case
she would feel compelled to herself tell
Will of the wrong done him. or else
that he had obeyed her instructions.
but afterward set down against her
the humiliation Of the confession. Alas.
during these days she had many hours
of that cold temptation which comes to
the noblest hearts when virtue has fail
cd to reward and they are half inclined
TO regret having served her, when they
say with the great seer-singer. I'm
vain have washed my hands In In
nocency."
On the third night. however. when
the elder had gone to Loeb RAMA on
some business Roy stepped softly into
the cottage. He saw the swift change
in Heleu's face. the splendid wave Of
color that came like, sunlight over her
pale cheeks. the smile that changed
her as the sea Is changed by the day
spring, and he knew that this added
splendor Of beauty had been called
forth by his presence.
"Weel. Helen?" be said.
"My dear lad"
Twill you give your dear lad a vel
come tonight? You sent him away in
q fine blaze Of temper"
Her soul was Instantly on guard.
The beating of her heart she could al
most hear. but she was not to be be-
trayed by its entreaties. Yet Roy saw
in her outstretched hands. her eager
looks. her tender eyes. the great affec
ton with which he had inspired her as
she answered:
You are dearly welcome. welcome
as life to me. for | know you would
not be here II you hadn't put the
wrong right and come to tell me So"
"Of course"
what did Will say"
"He Just made laugh Of the whole
business told you he would. He
said | wasn't to speak OF the matter
he does not want his plans made free
to the rest of the lads. and said
hadn't named It to creature but you"
well. then"
He said that words were as safe
with you as II they were a stone drop
ped IN the sea-"
"And. Roy. Roy. my dear lad. you
are far happier for telling Willie"
"Of course | am happier. because 1t
puts you and me all right. The letter
didn't trouble me, but could not thole
your feeling about It."
Then she went to him and lifted the
CAP from bis head. and he took her to
his breast. and their reconciliation was
complete.
I'VE will never name the unlucky bit
of paper again." he said. aud Helen
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20
CHAPTER ~.

Very sorrowfully to Helen Brodick
the summer and autumn passed away.
She hoped against hope for some wora
from her lover, but none came. Az
f,rst her father showed wonderfully
delicate sympathy. He respected her
desire for solitude and took pains to
keen from her the numerous instances
of Roy,s want Of honesty and princi-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20
Perxi.tent Gamblers.

In gambling the Filipinos are the
most persistent race on earth. AS soon
as servant or day laborer gets small
stake he stops work and CANDLES to get
rich quick. Monte and cockhghting
are the choice methods. II successful
at play, the Filipino never works more.
II he loses everything, he will do any
thing to regain his losses.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter of the psrtner-l
ship Of GRADY 4 Woodward,
the Individual o-partners In Bankruptcy.
In viii h are Gardiner Grady
AMI Ferdinand L. Woodward
Bankrupts.
To the Hon. NATHAN WEBB, Judge OF tho DIS
trict Court OF the United States for the District
OF Maine
GARDINER GRADY and FERDINAND Z
VI WOODWARD, formerly OF Mexico. In the
County Of oxford, and State OF Maine. IN
said District respectfully represent, that on the
@th day OF March. 1901, they were duly
sliuisel bankrupt individually and rs
eo.partners under firm name OF Grady q
Woodward, under the Acts Of Congress re-
hting 10 Bankruptcy; tina. they have duly sur
rendered all their property and rights of property
Sn' have fully complied with all the requirements
OF sait Acts and Of the orders Of Court touching
their bankruptcy.
Wherefore they pray. Thst they may be de-
ereed by the Court 10 have full discharge froul
al debts proyable against their estate botn
Individual and co-partnership under SAID
bankrupt Acts, except such debts rs are eS
eepted By law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day of February, A. ID 1909.
FERDINAND 4. WOODWARD,
GARDINER GRADY. RankruptS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20
THE THREE GREAT DAIRY STATES.

THE THREE GREAT DAIRY STATES.
id, about March /, inquired which
were the three greatest butter states, or
those which produced the most of that
commodity. The answer was given, ac-
cording to our light at that time, as
follows: "New York, and possibly Iowa
and Wisconsin," Now comes the in
disputable authority of that veteran
dairy editor of "Home and Farm" Louis
Vile, Mr.. L. S. Hardin, who rates the
states and figures as below in the value
of production: New York, $50, ,474, 155;
Pennsylvania, $35, $3.50, ll0, and Illinois,
s29, ,6SS, ,6l9. In dairy products, as in so
many other things, New York gallantly
sustains her reputation as the Empire
State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20
AuthOrs' foundations.

The temptation to a writer to reveal
facts under the cloak of fiction is enor.
nous. but the danger is equally great.
There are few successful writers at the
present day who have not been accused
Of putting people in their books" To
n certain class Of readers there is an
immense piquancy added to any char.
acter who may he suspected Of being
real" and the success that an auto
biographical society novel; would
achieve is too brilliant to contempiuee.
Court Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20

If you own a good breeding sow and
kind mother, prize her as the jewel Of
the pen. Don't overfeed her with corn
just before farrowing, nor shut her up
so close that she can't exercise. Feed
her sparingly after farrowing for several
days. Look out for the little fellows
constantly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20
That
Tired Feeling

10 a Common Spring Trouble.
It's sign that the blood is deficient
In vitality, just as pimples and other
eruptions are signs that the blood
is impure.
It's a warning, too, which only the
hazardous fail to heed.
Hoods Jdrsdparilla
and Pills
Remove it, give new life, new cour-
age, strength and animation.
They cleanse the blood and clear the
complexion.
Accept no substitute.
Ut felt tired all the time and could not
sleep, After taking Hoods sarsaparula
4 while I could slssp well and the tired
feeling had gone. This great medicine mas
also cured me Of scrofula." Mas. @. N.
Roor, Gilead, Conn.
Hoods SarsaparIlia promises 20
cure and keeps the promise.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20
FERDINAND l.. WOODWARD,
GARDINER GRADY, Bankrupts
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, 50.
On this 10th day of May, A. ID. 1902. on read
ing the foregoing petition, Il Is
Ordered By the Court, That a hearing be had
upon the same on the 30th day OF May, A. ID.
Evs, before said Court ut Portland, in said DIS
trict At 10 o'clock In the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published In the oxford Dem
oerat, a newspaper printed In said District, and
mat all known creditors. and other persons In
interest, may appear at the said time and place
and show cause. II any thoy have. why the pray
er OF said petitioner should not be granted.
And II Is further ordered by the Court, That
ne Clerk shall send by mali TO all known cred
Iors copies OF said petition and this order, adj
stated
Witness the Honorable NATHAN WEBB. Judge
OF tne said Court, and the seal thereof, at Port
AMI IN said District, on the l0th day Of May
A. d. 1902.
A. II. DAVIS, Clerk.
a true copy OF petition and order thereon.
Atsess;-A. II. DAVIS. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20

In the matter OF
JOHN ID. POWERS, In BGn6ruptcg
Bankrupt.
To the Hon. NATHAN WEBB, Judge OF the Dis.
trct Court OF the United States for the Districi
Of Maine:
John ID. POWERS, Of Woodstock, In
u the County OF oxford, and State OF Maine,
IN said District, respectfully represents
that on the 10Th day OF Apr, 1901, he was duly
aijudged bankrupt under the Acts OF Congress re
atny 10 Bankruptcy; that he has duly surren-
deret all his property and rights Of property
ami ha, fully complied with all the requirements
OF ssit Acts and OF the orders Of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That be may be deereed
by the Court 20 have full discharge from al
debts prOvable against his estate under said
bankrupt Acts, except such debts as are except
ell By law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day of Apr, A. p. 1902.
JOHN ID. POWERS, Bankrupt
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20
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 CoWS 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 e1-
cellentfor fattening stock Of all kinds
Four siIes-2sc., &c.. 81. IS lb. box. g..
Hood Farm Liniment, for man and beast
The remedy for Inflammation. colds, distem
per. 25c.. SIC. 81 and e.
Hood Farm Remedies are sold BY
r. A. SHURTLEFF 4 CO.,
South Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20

No farmer that is farmer can afford
to sell his skim milk for what the cream
ery man can afford to pay him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPnED THE PIow."

correspond nee on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited. Address all communications in
terded for this department to HENRY ID.
HAsAoSp, Agricultural Editor Oxford DEM
ocrat. Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20
WANTED.
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she has
been duly appointed executrix of the last Will
ant testament OF
STEPHEN Z. KIMBALL. late Of Paris,
IN the County OF oxford, deceased, and given
bonds ss the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
,ie,lred 10 present the same for settlement, and
an indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
ELIZABETH 4. WEBER.
April 18th, 1902.
ENoCH FOSTER. Portland, Me. Agent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20
MUCH WORK THAT OXEN CAN DO

THE HIGH PRICE OF BEEF MAY LEAD
TO THE LESS EXCLUSIVE USE OF
HORSES.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20
c. JONES,
Smith s. Machinist,

SOUTH PARIS, MAiNh.
,,-.,,..cturer OF general machinery, steam en-
MahI I.asH work. spool machinery and tools,
s3es' -, .crews, taps, dies and drills made and
bois, - sewing, moving and threshing ma
Hgss. pumps Of al kinds, presses, guns, pis-
'os H1''S steam and water piping done to order.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-05-20
Bankrupts Petition for Discharge.

ors. NJ. KING near the premises.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-17
GATHERING IN WASHINGTON.
Federal Appointments Take Official to Capital
Custom Ito Sc News

Mr.. Robert II. Talley, referee in bank
ruptcy, left yesterday for Washington
the scene of the struggle now
on for the appointment OF Fed
eral officers III Virginia. Among
other Republican politicians on the
scene are Messrs. Morgan Treat, s.
Brown Allen and Judge WaddtlI.
The temperature has reached the boil
ing point in Republican politics in Vir-
ginia- 1t was stated this morning ny q
representative Republican that there was
a well-founded fear among the supper ters
OF NIessrs. Allen and Treat for reappoint-
ment as United States MarsnaIs, lest they
have lost the fight This gentleman said
SO far as Allen is concerned, he is lost
and now the force is rallying to save
Treat. It is probable other Republican
candidates may be put in the field
Chief Deputy Dyer. Of the internal
revenue Office, is i'll at his rooms on
Fourth and Grace Streets.
Five bids for the electric lighting sys-
TEN of the second and third floors of the
Custom House have Keen forwarded to
Washington. The local firms bidding are,
Tower-Binford Company, PizzinI Con
struction Company, Smith. Courtney and
Company. Winston and Jahnke.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-17
VIRGINIA BEHIND HAND YET.
Her Contributions 10 Foreign Hissious Not SO
Large.

The contributions from Virginia Bap-
fists to the foreign mission work, which
have always been among the largest
made bv any other State, are reported by
Dr.. r. j. Willngham, secretary of the
Board. to be behind what they We're at
this time last year. The State has been
asked to give $4,000 this year. Up to
January i, 1902 eight months, only S.
SIT had been received in the Foreign
Mission rooms. There remains but four
months III which to raise the remainder
about ST. Coo
1t is reported that the Rev. L. B. Turn
bull, D. D. formerly pastor OF Hoge
Memorial Presbyterian Church. OF TINS
city. and who is for the present q resi-
dent OF Richmond has been called to the
pastorate OF a church in Macon, Ga The
report is unofficial and has not been YER
flied.
The formal purchase of the property at
BlIena Vista being used by the Bowling
Green Seminary occurred in this city
on Tuesday at the meeting OF the Board
of Trustees of the institution. The de,ass
OF transfer were drawn up and formally
signed. The property is a splendid one
and is valued at something like 100000.
The Southern Churchman of this week
contains lengthy editorial discussing
the Sunday observance question from q
general point of view. The statement Is
made that this question is one Of the
most perplexing problems which sArneri-
can Christianity has to face to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-17

another ana a similar charge was fled
against the warehouse.
a second a :tltaY.t was placed IN tlis
hands of Mr. T. ". Darlington. vice
presidentso the Trace. Il ~ a meeting OIL
the Board of Directors will De cstl!Ed TOR
to-day or tomorrow for a consideration
OF the matter.
The first charge. examined into yester-
day, was TO the effect that Mr.. otchlnson
had attempted to induce negro named
jim Chiles, from Pownatan COUNT TO
arrange 50 that d lot OF tobacco which
he had brought into Richmond 70? sale
could be placed on the floor OF the Shell
burne Warehouse. When seen yesterday
morning Mr.. Dickinson emphatically de-
MED the charge, explaining that when he
found out that the tobacco did not belong
to Giles who had in g. way contracted
with the warehouse, he did not make any
effort whatsoever to get him to leave 1t
at Shelburne's in preference TO the other
warehouses.
A member of the Board of Directors
said last evening that when Mr.. DicRn-
son was before the board ne admitted
that he had been guilty of the ofense
charged. In view of this fact he was
fined SIS, as provided in the bylaws.
The meeting of the board yesterday af-
."-'noon vas surprise. It was not
thought that it would be possible. to get
the members together until to-day or to-
morrow. The meeting at which the sec
ono charge will be Investigated will be
held to-day Il possible.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-17
CRUELTY TO A HORSE.
suit of J. u. Bass Against Traction Company

on IC-Iay.
There arc no cases set for hearing in
the Hastings Court to-day.
The appeal case of Alvin Talley (col-
oreD was disposed of in that court yes
terday.
TaIey had been Sentenced TO thirty
days in jail and fined $50 for beating a
horse. He appealed and employed Nr.
Harry Glenn. to work the case for him.
On the appeal the jury sustained the
lower court, SO far as the tine was con-
ccrned, but cut off the jail term.
The suit OF j. y. Bass against the
Traction Company for $9,00O is set for
hearing in the Law and Equity Court
to-day. Bass claims he was forcibly
thrown off q car on April %, 1901.
Suit for $4,000 was instituted in this
court yesterday by Walter E. Colgin
against Charles S. NIcNally. Nr. Colgin
was badly injured while working for
McNally, who is connected with the work
of the American Bridge Company.
Mrs. Irene Il. Parker qualitieu in the
Chancery Court yesterday as guardian of
Edward Claiborne Parker.
Judgment has been confessed in the
City Circuit Court in the suit of II.
Hobbs against Leon Stein for Sl9l
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-17

Messengers Say They are
Not Getting Enough for
Their Services.

About thirty-four messenger boys en-
poyed by the Western Union Telegraph
Company declare they will so oil strike
this morning for higher pay. The strike
was fixed yesterday for eleven o'clock,
changed TO three and then fixed for half
past eleven o clock to-day. As matter
of fact, it is very doubtful if the strike
will come at all; it is probably more in
the nature of the annual outbreak and
demand Cor the rates given to the boys
OF the Postal Telegraph.
Manager Stevenson, of the local Office,
declares that the boys have no cause TO
strike; that they make more money than
the Postal boys, and altogether nave
good reason to be satisfied. He added
that he would duly consider any COM
plant brought to him. In this connec-
ton, if the strike comes to-aay, the Tot
lowing petition will be handed IN TO the
general office in Main Street:
Richmond Jan. Il, 1867.
Mr. A. C. Stevenson Manager Western
Union Teleg. aph Company, Richmond,
Va:
Dear Strive, the messenger boys of
the Western Union Telegraph Company,
Richmond office respectfully address you
in reference to increase of rate for mes-
sage and call.
We feel that the Richmond office should
pay its messengers as much us the Postal
Telegraph Company L. cents for mes
sage and 3 cents per call-and, on account
OF distance and time occupied an adGi-
tional rate of 10 cents for Manchester
delivery or call,
We trust, sir, you may favorably con-
slider this request, and promising you
faithful service, we remain,
Very respectfully,
Wesley Pollard. W. Winston John But
Ter, Louis PolIacll. w. e. Kay, George
Il. Williams, E. Mccormick. Il. McCor-
mick w. Paul Jones. w. F. Eritt
George Ricketts,, Charles Owens Harry
Call. Percy Wootcrs. John Stone. Mack
Jones' l.. a. Powers, Jim Ellington
Albert L. Smith. Ernest Atkins, j. w
Wilson Herman jenkins, Grover Alsop
The signatures of the remaining boys
tits asserted. will be secured this morn
ing without trouble, and then will come
the IllIimatrInl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-17
Ford at the Y. NJ. C. A. To.Nioht

S. T. Ford, the Southern story teller,
shumorist, impersonator and delineator of
the negro character. will give an enter
tainment in the association auditorium
tonight at Sis o'clock. Mr.. Ford is a
Christian gentleman, as well as master
of his art which is to make people laugh
and it is said that he makes people
laugh who would not have laughed but
for him He is fine elocutionist, man
OF fine personal appearance and has a
voice of splendid quality and culture.
Members of the association are en-
titled to two seats and tickets can be
secured at the association counter. Nom
members can secure tickets at popular
prices.