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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-10-28
Origin of the Jfnrikisha.

Most travellers IL Japan would SUD
bose that so general japanese insti-
tuition as the jinrikisha was Of native
origin, but not so. An old resident OF
Yokohama writes to the Kobe Chroni-
Gle: For several years after the insti-
tuition Of the jinrikisha it was general
ly understood among foreigners In Yo-
kohama that Mr. Goble, half cobbler.
half missionary was its inventor. MI.
Goble. though a rough looking sort OF
man, was regarded by the foreign resi-
dents of the port as an honest con-
sistent missionary. l believe 1t was he
who built the first missionary chapel
in Yokohama, and as long as 1t lasted
it was known as Coolies church. He
was I'm the habit of taking long ram
bles In the country and doing little
peddling business, and, II my memory
Serves me rightly, he gave commits
sion to a blacksmith either in Kawasa-
XII ION the Tokaido, between Yokohama
and Tokyo or in Fujisawa to construct
the first jinrikisha. The vehicle took
ut once with the japanese, but not SO
among the foreigners, with whom II
was some time before it became pop
ular means of locomotion. Mr.. GoDle
was an American citizen"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-10-28
Napoleon Got His Spanking.

During his exile at Elba Napoleon
related that one day his mothers
mother was hobbling along the street
in Ajaccio, Corsica, and that lie and
his sister Pauline followed the old
lady and mimicked her. Their grand
mother, happening to turn, caught
them in the act. She complained to
Nine. Letitia. Pauline was at once
spanked" and disposed Of. Napoleon,
who was out in regimentals, could not
be handled. His mother bided her
time. Next day, when her son was OF
his guard, she cried: Quick. Napo-
leon. You are invited to dine with the
GOVERNOR He ran up TO his room to
change his clothing. She quietly fol-
lowed and when she judged that the
proper time had come rushed into the
room. seized her undressed hero before
he guessed her purpose, laid him across
the maternal knee and belabored him
earnestly with the fiat of her hand.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-10-28
Ancient Skyscrnpcrs.

Numerous conflicting estimates have
been made of the height Of the tower
of Babel, but one fact never has been
denied and that is that 1t was sky
scraper. st. Jerome In his commen'
tary on Isaiah says that the tower
was already 1000 PAGES high when
God came down to stop the work. A
pace is about two and one-half feet;
therefore 1000 PAGES must be lO,ooo
feet; consequently Babel was twenty
times as high rs the pyramids (Which
are only about 800 feet. Father Cal
met says the tower was $1,000 feet
high and that the languages were con-
founded because the architects were
confounded, as they did not know how
to bring the building to head. More
over, it is understood that the Chinese
language Of today was originally the
same language rs the high German.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-10-28
QUALITY IN BEEF.
Alfalfa and Corn the Great Combfnn'
ton For Fine Meat.

Alfalfa and Corn the Great Combina-
ton For Fine Meat.
A test at the Kansas State Agricul-
tural college in which six steers were
fed and slaughtered as test Of quality
In beef is reported as showing. what
every careful test has shown. that
steers Of the dairy breed, properly fed,
viii make good beef, beef better than
that usually found on the market, but
not Of as high quality as that secured
from well bred special beef animals.
This feed trial is said TO bring out
strongly the great value of 4 combina-
ton Of alfalfa hay and corn for pro-
ducing quality in beef. Manhattan.
Kan. is q town OF 1900 people and is
supplied with beef Of as good quality as
Is usually found in place Of this size.
The beef from these steers was sold
here, and it was the opinion OF those
who ate 1t that it was of unusually
good quality. Many people said that
they had no idea that beef could be
produced that had such choice flavor
The beef from the Shorthorn ranked
highest in quality. 1t was rich. juicy
and tender, with delicious flavor. 1t
had more waste fat than that from
other steers. but the lean meat was so
tender and its flavor so delicious that
lovers of good beef were willing to
waste the fat In order to secure such
quality in the lean. The beef from all
the steers was of good flavor. ranking
In flavor about IL the order OF the
prices at which the dressed carcasses
We're valued.
This flavor was produced by alfalfa
hay and corn. These feeds made good
beef from the dairy steers. from the
scrubs and from the well bred beef
steers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-10-28
HOG FATTENlNG.
Hogs of Eight or Nine Months Fin.
ished OF In the Autumn.

HoEs of Eight or Nine Months Fin.
ished OF In the Autumn.
March, April and May are the months
during which the majority Of market
hogs are farrowed throughout the
northwest. Weather conditions make
this necessary. To be sure, some
stockmen have pigs coming at nearly
all seasons of the year, but the prevail
ing custom is as has been stated.
AS economical feeding demands the
finishing Of hog at from eight to ten
months Of age the fall months are the
cues in which most Of the hogs are fat
tened This again seems to be wise
provision. Since corn is the main crop
used in fattening hogs the arrange
ment Of crops seems perfectly natural
and well adapted to the growth Of the
pig.
Damaged Small Grain Utilized.
During the present season there is so
much cheap grain in the country that
one can hardly afford to feed all corn
even if il were allowable to do so. A
large quantity of barley can be OBJ
tanned at 35 to 40 cents bushel.
Wheat which has been damaged in the
shock or that which Is not well filled
can be obtained for So to 80 cents per
bushel. Either one is practically equiv
alent to corn, provided the grain Is not
musty or damaged. except in color.
If a combination Of good corn and
some Of the cheaper grades Of wheat
and barley could be made. very good
results would be obtained and at con-
siderable less cost than if all corn were
used \ ration composed Of two parts
of corn. one part barley and one part
wheat would be very good for fatten-
Ing during the fall months. In case
such feeds We're given 1t would be ad-
visable to give the corn at morning and
night and to give the grain feed, wheat
and barley mixed. at the noon hour,
unless the corn is shelled, when the
grains should all be mixed.
Not Necessary to Grind Grain.
1t is not necessary to grind the grain
feed for hogs. II old corn is used and
the grain is very dry, soaking for six
or eight hours previous to feeding will
be advantageous. Then If the hogs are
supplied with plenty Of good cold wa
ter or slop from the house or dairy
they will need very little other atten-
ton. 1t is assumed that the grain has
not been damaged by heat in the bin
and is not musty. If musty or bin
burned. great care must be taken in
feeding. as it is likely to cause more
damage than can be recovered through
using it.-Minnesota Cor. Orange Judd
Farmer.
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Fig !
CoRNHusKING DEVICES.


selves for work at opposite sides Of the
shock (see Fig. at the right. When
each husker accumulates enough fod-
der to make q bundle, he can either lay
1t loosely at one side of the stand or tie
the bundle and set it in the fodder
shock. For tying these bundles twine,
straw or refuse baling wire may be
used The wire bands may be pre-
pared in advance by cutting the wire
into three or four foot lengths and loop
ing one end, as in y, Fig. =. When the
band is placed around the shock, the
straight end is placed in the loop and
bent back. These bands can be easily
loosened when the fodder is wanted for
feeding. When twine is used. some
farmers prepare bands by knotting one
end and placing through Il small wood
en- block as in B, Fig. 2, or by tying to
a corncob or small stick as in c, Fig.
2. When tying. the free end of twine is
wrapped few times around the end
with the block or cob on, thus holding
securely, but easy 10 loosen.
The farmer can make twine bands by
knotting one end of the cord and in
serting in a wire device like that shown
by d. To bend the wire into this form,
fasten two small bolts in wise half an
inch apart. as in L, and. cutting fenc-
ing wire into pieces few inches long,
bend around the bolts as shown in the
cut. The twine is placed through one
of the small loops in the wire and the
knot on the end holds it; the other end
Of the twine. after being brought
around the bundle, can be wrapped in
the open link of the other loop. Ties
OF any of the kinds in Fig. = are easy
TO tie and unloosen and can he used
over again several times.-Cor. Ohio
Farmer.
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By AIhley Towne

were l would be used to 1t by this
time. You are not the first"
A slight pallor appeared on the
cheeks of Neslerov.
"You do not mean that she-your
daughter Frances-is already promis'
edw
"No." answered Gordon. Il don't
know that she is, but I do know that
you are not the first who has asked for
her. Even now you may be too late"
impossible! l have seen no one OF
my-of her own-station near her."
1--WE in America" said Gordon, LOOK
upon this question Of station or rank
with different eyes than you do. II a
man suited Frances, all the rank. titles
and wealth in the world would make
no difference"
"She is different from girls In Eu
rope" said the prince, biting his lip.
Gordon let out joyous guffaw.
81 should say she was" he said
Different! Why, she is a real, whole
healthy woman. She doesn't smoke
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-10-28
rnLing Him Mt His Word.

Joseph jefferson in his biography
relates what was probably the last jest
of Artemus Ward. When the famous
wit lay dying in Southampton, he was
attended by his devoted friend Tom
Robertson, the author of Caste who
was also friend of Jefferson.
Just before Wards DEATH" writes
Mr.. Jefferson, Robertson poured out
some medicine In glass and offered
it to his friend.
"Ward said:
"'My dear Tom, I can't take that
dreadful stuff
"'Come, come said Robertson, urg-
ing him to swallow the nauseous drug.
There's good fellow. Do, now, for
my sake. You know would do any
thing for you
"Would you? said Ward, feebly
stretching out his hand to grasp his
friends, perhaps for the last time.
"I would indeed said Robertson.
"'Then you take It, said Ward.
"The humorist passed away q few
hours later"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-10-28

"No, l do not assure you Of anything
of the kind. do not know. l think,
though. II there was Frances would tell
me. If there is, she will have her way;
if there is not. the same"
"But If this blacksmith asked her to
marry him would you consent"
I'D have to-"
do you consider such a thing prob
able?"
prince. | know as little about it as
you do. There was only one man-Jack
Denton-that | wanted for a son-in-
law, and she won't have him. Now. l
know little about her plans. If she has
any. SIC i.::cht fall in love with you,
In which case could not prevent her
r,arrying YOU. II she does not fall in
love with you, could not compel her
t. marry you If would"
81 am pleased at your candor." re-
uiied the prince. 81 shall soon have an
opportunity to speak TO her myself. l
t.ust t,.st t,,....s conversation will not in
t, rrl pi cur friendship"
Nonsense. l appreciate the honor
YOU have done my girl. But unless she
loves you your case is hopeless"
The prince bowed and took his depar-
ture, and Gordon, laughing, turned into
the hotel.
"I'll have to tell her." he said. Then,
with a sudden resolve: mo, won't
either. I need the friendship Of the
prince, and If she knows he wants to
marry her who can tell what trouble 1t
may cause?
AS Neslerov was leaving the hotel he
met Frances returning from drive.
81 am pleased to see you, Prince
Neslerov," she said, offering her hand.
"And l am always glad to meet you,
Mile. Gordon" he replied. did you
enjoy your driver"
"Yes. but l did not 60 far. visited
several bazaars where books are sold'
See, have quite a number Of pur'
cbases."
"You love books as well as action"
81 love them-yes. But these are for
a friend, young man fitted by nature
to adorn higher station than the one
to which he was born. send him
books, and he studies. You could help
him. prince. With your power, your
influence, you could do much for him.
l refer to Vladimir Paulpoff, the black.
smith of Perm"
"You are very kind to my poor coun'
tryman," said the prince, with smile
ITO please you will make it my busi.
moss to see this blacksmith, and If
there is any way in which | may be OF
use in assisting him along the lines
you suggest l shall be pleased to do
so."
She thanked him and passed on into
the hotel.
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| who never stUmbles, caught his foot In
something. tore loose his shoe and hurl.
ed me to the ground. The horse Is un-
injured, but he has lost the shoe. 1
heard the sound Of smthy and came
to you for assistance. must reach
Graslov tonight. and the delay Is seri-
| ous."
at is long since we were mere horse
shoers." said the old man. "The rail-
road
"But surely you can make shoe and
put it on. must go forward, and do
not wish to lame this valuable horse"
Certainly, we will shoe the horse,
put in Vladimir, whose kind heart
could never refuse any request that
was reasonable and proper. II will at
tend to it at once"
"But the meal is waiting" said the
old woman.
"The meal is but short distance,
and Graslov is far" said Vladimir. u
will shoe the horse and permit the
prince to proceed"
"How did you know that l was
prince?" asked the stranger. looking
about him with keen eye that was
full of inquiry.
"The horse is Of the herd at Graslov
the seat of the Neslerovs," was the
answer. 81 know the herd and think
have shod this very horse before"
Good. That is better than puttins
him into the hands Of a stranger SAID
the rider. as your name Paulpof"
1T is. am Vladimir Paulpoff. The
little father here is Michael"
"Ah, l have heard of you. You have
guessed correctly. am 4 prince. NJ!
steward, who has charge of my estate
while l am away in Siberia. has told
me of the giant who is growing r!cl
working for the railroad. 1t is sah
that you can bend an iron bar witt
your hands"
Vladimir in response picked up al
iron bar about four feet long and al
| inch thick and bent it double with NJ
apparent effort.
Good Godw exclaimed the prince
"Are you that powerful?
1--WE acquire muscle in this work,
Vladimir answered, land l was born
powerful"
A look of wonder had spread over the
face of the prince. He sat upon n rude
stool while the other two began to pre-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-10-28

The bLAShSMllh AMI luE fiSiShb
- N a road leading from the city
" Of Perm toward the forest on
~ the south there stood rude
cluster Of buildings, all OF
them old and in poor state Of repair
This collection of huts was the home
and forge Of the Paulpoffs, ironwork
ers.
Here worked old Michael PaulpoH
and his son Vladimir, and it had been
to this uninviting place that Frances
Gordon had come to make the chance
acquaintance Of the young giant.
The huts and the surroundings were
rapidly growing even less inviting, fol
nothing was being done now to KEEP
anything in repair.
A collection Of household goods, oveI
which old Mamma Paulpoff watched
carefully. gave evidence that the fam
ily were about to remove themselves
and their belongings to another place.
But still the old man and the young
one were at work. The blows thai
Vladimir struck were tremendous. The
| iron under his hammer bent and nat
tened as the sparks shot like fireworks
to the far corners Of the place. There
was a gay laugh on his handsome face
"a face that was almost childlike In
its simplicity and guilelessness.
ooh, that will be happy day. Papa
Paulpoffv the young man said glee'
fully. plunging his tongs into the white
fire and withdrawing bar of iron.
"What willY asked the old man,
looking sidewise at his son, but contin'
uing his work.
"The day can take you and the lit
tie mother to q better home"
1--WE have been happy here" replied
old Papa Paulpoff. looking round at the
dingy interior.
"Yes, we have been happy-we shall
always be happy. for we are simple
and require little. But with greater
comfort and more money greater hap
piness ought to come. 1t is fine to fee
yourself growing to be somebody in the
world-to feel yourself expand, broad
en-. II u study that does it, and work.
| think the knowledge gives me more
pleasure than the wealth. But we also
need the wealth"
The old man sighed.
Eyes, that Is good, that knowledge.
But you will grow away from us. You
will perhaps marry that American girl
| 20
ways"
The hammer in Vladimir's hand
eame down with redoubled force.
"What is that you say-our Vladimir
talking of marrying" asked the trem-
ulous voice Of Mrs. Paulpoff. II came
to say that the meal is ready, and l
fnd-what do I find"
"Oh, Papa Paulpoff is dreaming one
of his Dreams" said Vladimir, with q
gay laugh.
"But is it not so, old woman" asked
Papa Paulpoff. "Is it not quite posi-
BILE that our Vladimir may marry that
handsome American girl"
81 have seen 1t so," answered the old
woman. "It seems that no young wom-
an would take this interest If she did
not love-
"Oh, nonsensew cried Vladimir. I'VE
are friends. She is good. l admire.
Why, I could almost worship her, but
am peasant. She is"-
There came the sound Of cursing out
side and the fall of horses hoofs. A
shout took the old man to the door.
Courses upon this beast" came an
angry voice as man about thirty-hye'
clad in a neat riding suit, entered the
room striking his high boottops with
his whip. Il have just been thrown.
In some mysterious manner my horse,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-10-28
LIMA BEAN INDUSTRY.
California the Commercial Cente
The Crop Yields Handsome Profit.

C0ufOrnt0 tne SOmmerci1A SehtoK'
The Crop Yields Handsome Profit.
Ventura county. In southern Call
fornia. and the counties adjacent there
to constitute the chief lima bean grow
Ing region of the United States.
The acreage Is much smaller than in
former years. due to extremely low
prices prevailing prior to 1900, to three
seasons Of drought resulting In crop
failure except OH irrigated lands and
to the growing of sugar beets on large
areas formerly devoted to beans.
The lima, which is pole bean In
other sections Of the United States. Is
grown without poles or other support
In the California "bean belt" The
vines pile themselves along the rows
and bloom and pod profusely unless
checked by drought. The beans ripen
during September. Those grown far
thest from the sea ripen first and cure
more quickly when cut than those
grown nearer the coast.
The crop is harvested by means of
sleds with knives attached to the run
ners and drawn by horses or by the
more modern wheel cutters. In from
two to four weeks after cutting the
beans, having cured, are thrashed ell
ther by steam thrashing outfits which
move from field to field or by the
method known as 'tramping," which
separates the beans by means OF horses
and carts or other vehicles driven over
the vines previously piled on prepared
earthen floors, the straw being con-
stantly turned and moved with pitch
forks The latter method, while slower
than the former. Is said to be not more
expensive IL the weather is dry.
The average cost Of production Is IN
the neighborhood Of 1925 per Genital.
When properly cultivated from LOO to
500 pounds can be produced per acre
ON good land in favorable seasons; Id
the best localities as high as <2,OOO
pounds per acre have been grown. The
prices realized by the growers fuctuate
considerably. The crops Of last and the
present season will probably average
"a per GENITAL yielding handsome
profits.
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A Coincidence,

$50 that young man wants to marry
youY said Mabel's father.
"Yes." was the reply.
"Do you know how much his salary
isT
mo; but it's an awfully strange COIN
cidence."
"What do you mean"
Herbert asked the very same Ques-.
ton about you"
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Agricultural Notes.

Potato rot has caused consideraole
loss in New England, New York ana
New Jersey.
In noting the trend Of market gar
dening in this vicinity the Increased
consumption Of tomatoes and peppers
and the lessening demand FOR onions
especially In the green stage, are EVIL
dent. remarks Rural New Yorker.
New Jerseys cranberry crop is short.
A new enterprise seems to have been
inaugurated among the potato bugs
this season. and in some localities their
ravages have been ruinous to the to-
mato crop. says a New York state ex-
change.
1t Is very good idea to pasture hogs
and sheep ON old orchards. They will
clean up all the diseased and worm
infested fruit that falls from the trees
and keep down weeds and grass.
Sow a piece Of rye this fall for early
pasture In the spring.
Hoofs of old hogs frequently need
trimming.
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CATTLE IN MARKET.
TIE Different Glasses, According ts
stockyard VernaculaF.

TIE Different Glasses, According ts
stockyard vernaculaF.
Those most familiar with the cattle
trade agree that there often exist wide
differences between the actual selling
price Of cattle In the market and the
previous estimate by the feeders send
ing them forward as to the prices theJ
should bring. The small feeder, whs
seldom follows his cattle to market
has a poor chance to learn market con
ditions and requirements. Feeders must
rely largely upon the market reports
for their knowledge Of the condition OF
the cattle trade. Inability on the part
Of the feeder to interpret correctly mar
ket quotations places him at decided
disadvantage either in selling his cattle
to a shipper or in shipping to the oper
market.
Cattle are handled in the Chicago
market according to the following
classes:
Beef Cattle.-This class includes ex.
port. shipping and dressed beef steers.
Texas and Western Range Cattle
In reality this is subclass Of beef cat
tie. 1t includes all grades Of Texas cat
tie and branded cattle from the west
ern ranges. Such grades are similar to
the standard grades of beef cattle.
Butcher Stock.-This class includes
the better grades Of heifers, cows and
bulls and common and inferior steers
Butcher stock is made up largely OF
cows and heifers.
Cutters and Canners.-This class in.
cludes thin COWS and bulls and inferior
steers and heifers. In fact, anything OF
a low, inferior grade may be classed as
cutters and Gamers.
Stockers and Feeders.-This class In
cludes calves, yearlings, two-year-olds
and older cattle. 1t may include steers
heifers or bulls.
Veal Calves.-This class includes al
grades of veal calves.
Mixers and Springers.-Cows classec
as mixers and springers are intended
for neither slaughter nor further feed
ing for beef production. Many COWS
shipped to the market as mixers OF
springers are sold in the market as
butcher stock or as cutters for more
money than they would have brought
as milk cows. If a milker or springer
will net more to the shipper sold as
beef COW, it is in line with good bust
ness practice SO to dispose of her-H.
W. Mumford, Illinois.
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shsen Helm the Land.

I am farming an eighty acre tract,
and the sales from my farm produce
last year came to something over $4,-
500. besides my sheep feeding business.
It Is my opinion that this Is valuable
cid to the farming business In addition
to the profit made on the sheep them
selves. It helps to keep the land more
fertile. I did very nicely on my sheep
IN addition to my regular farm crops--
A Colorado Farmer.