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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22

were different. His hands and skin
were those of your loiterer by gate
and corner, Of your poacher and ne'er-
do-well. His limbs were supple, face
lean and knowing, eyes keen and wary,
every inch Of him alive with the SUBJ
tlety of fox. Ned was tool; Phil
seemed an instrument Ned's business
was with spade and dungfork, Phirs
With snare and net. Had met Ned in
a lane l should have looked across the
hedge; meeting Phil, l should have
gripped my stick. That there was good
in Ned Brady l felt sure; that there
was bad in Phil Cara knew instinc-
tively-just, maybe. as old Micky knew
1t and would have plucked the lamb
from the wolf.
And to me. as to Micky. something
WHISPERED that "divilment" was afoot
The pair locked guilty. Their ways
Il suspicion. And just ut that they
s..rred in their corners and fell to re-
vealing themselves. 1t was Ned who
stirred soonest. Leaning forward, ell
bows on knees and hands clasped, he
spoke softly.
phil, ! say. Phil"
Cara opened his eyes. moved little;
also bent forward. "Well:" said he
and glanced swiftly toward me.
'Ye heard what he said? Ye seen the
way he WIS in:'
who: Ould Micky?"
Ned nodded response.
40 lie sure. l heard it. The ould
fool
"He--he was powerful put out"
Ncds voice was fearful. His lips quiv-
cred. "rhink of him sayin' what he
did. Think-think of them sittin' up for
me all night an goin' to search for me-"
"Ach, quit yer nonsense! said Cara
harshly and contC:lptuously. "Arrah,
what about them?
"But-but-ah, dunno" Ned buried
face in hands and sat silent for min
ute. then looked up suddenly. "Pll 60
back" he said. I'll 90 back"
"Will We, then?' Phil leaned nearer.
His voice grew harsher. ''Where to!'
"I'll 20 home" answered Ned. LII
20, I'll 60" Again he covered his face,
again looked up. Il nearly went. An
other minute an I'd "a gone with him."
Would We. then? Another minute
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
Tillage.

As matter of practice the soil be-
comes hard, lumpy and cloddy, and
tillage breaks it up and makes it fine.
Surface tillage in early spring allows the
rain to percolate through the soil and
warns tup. Tillage keeps the surface
soil dry, and the drier we can keep the
two inches of soil on top, the better it
will be for crops. Dry soil acts as a
layer through which bottom water from
the subsoil cannot come. Tillage may
be overdone, but there is not much
danger of it. By narrowing every day
in dry weather YOU let in the air, which
burns up the organic matter. In prac-
tice, plow under some crop of manure to
keep up the organic matter in the SOIL
Il. A. Clinton, Acting Director Storrs
Experiment Station.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
About Calf Cholera.
A GERM DISEASE BELIEVED TO BE CON-
TRACTED FROM THE MOTHERS MILK.

j. Z. P, Dover, n. H.: What is the
cause of young calves having the scours?
What is the cure?
Answer: You probably have reference
to a disease known as "calf cholera" a
disease attacking the calf soon after its
birth. There is much variance of
opinion regarding the cause of this,
some scientists believing it to be germ
disease which abounds in the stable or
on litter where the calf is dropped, and
that it becomes inoculated by the fresh
navel cord coming in contact with the
germ. Others entertain the belief that
the germs which produce it are on the
cows teats, and when the calf nurses it
takes them into its stomach. My own
belief is that, while it may be possible
for the calf to become diseased from
navel contact, in the larger percentage of
cases the disease is due to ptomaine
which develops in the udder of the COW
previous to her giving birth to her calf,
and when the calf nurses her it takes
poison instead of food, which creates
the cholera symptoms associated with
the securing. This is my belief in the
SldTIluA
an ailing calf is allowed to remain with
other newborn calves, or when newborn
calves have been placed in stables where
affected ones have been, can easily see
where they can become affected or poi
soned by contact with the germs which
were thrown off in the weddings Of the
first calf, which nursed it from the
mother.
Some have claimed that calves have
had the disease when they had never
uursed the mother. There may be truth
in this, as it is very possible that they
were born infected from the germs which
entered the system through the blood of
the mother, or from being put in infect
ed stables.
As preventive | have recommended
that all cows be given EPSON salts in
tablespoonful doses twice per day be-
fore the calf is born for period of two
or three,weeks, and that the COW be at
least half MIXED before the calf is al
lowed to nurse. As a double security
wash off her teats with solution COM
posed of carbolic acid, teaspoonful,
and soft water, one-half pint. AS a
remedy for the calf l will say the larger
percentage will die, in spite of all treat
ment, yet some can be saved by giving
the calf two tablespoonfuls at one dose
of castor oil, followed half hour later
by teaspoonful of a mixture of tinct-
ure of opium, peppermint essence and
tincture of ginger. Give this in well
beaten egg. If the calf manifests much
pain or gripping, this can be given every
hour until relieved. In case of common
scours give the oil and follow with a
fourth of a"pint of strong COLLECTOR.
i'm Tribune Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
A sadly Mercenary View.

"You say that you do not favor al
Increase of the salaries of members OF
either house of congress"
That is my position replied Sen
ator Sorghum. IF the salary gets
large enough to amount to anything
some of my friends among the cor
porations may assume that ought Il
be satisfied with it and not expect an!
further consideration from them. =
Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
NOTICE.

In the District Court of the United States for the
District II Maine. In bankruptcy.
In the matter of
JOSIAH pUTTON, In bahkruptcy
OF Norway, Bankrupt
To the creditors OF Josiah puuon II 'he
County af Oxford and district aforesaid
Notice Is hereby given that on the 10Th dav OF
March A d. 1894, the said Josiah DuttOn
was duly adjutlicated bankrupt; and that the hrst
meeting of MS creditors will be held at the
Court House, In South Paris, on the SOth
dav of March A u 1894. at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon, at which time the said
creditors may attend prove their claims,
appoint a trustee, eNamin' the bankrupt
and transact -uch other business rs may
nrouerlv come before said meeting
South Paris, Aarcu IL, 1894.
GEO. a WILSON,
Referee In Banklu toy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
They Both Had Doubts.

4 certain professor. who snail DE
nameless. tells the following good story
against himself relating 10 an expert
ence lie had when crossing the Atlantic
He had been unable 10 get stateroom
for himself: but, Oh assurances by the
purser that he would have for room
mate some companionable gentleman.
he accepted what he could get.
Now. after a short while, says the
narrat tor, Il began TO find myself think
ing of some valuables that | had about
me and went with them finally TO the
purser to intrust them to his keeping.
81 would explain TO you said to
the purser, that am very much pleas
ed with my roommate-that Is. nnd
him a gentleman in every respect. ana
[ wouldn't have you think that-that is.
| wouldn't have you think my coming
TO YOU with these valuables Is -er--a-
any reflection upon him. you know.
His appearance is I'm every way
"Aud here" the narrator says. the
purser interrupted me. with some
what broad smile.
Yes. sir: it's all right: he has come
10 me with some valuableS also. and ht
SAYS the very same thing about you.'"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, -.
ON this 18th day OF Mar, A. u. 1874, on read-
inc the foregoing petition, Il Is
Ordered by the Ourt, that nearing ne NJ
upnn tbe same ON thu End ia, of April, A. ID.
1904. before said Court at Portland, In said DIS
trict. al 10 o'clo, X In the forenoon; anu that
notice thereof be published In The ''NiOrd Dem,
ocrat a newspaper printed IN salt district, and
thar I'm known or tiftOr- and other persons In
Interest. NAV appear at the said time amt place
and sh " cause, Il any they hive, why the
prayer Of saij petitioner should not be granted,
and It'll further Or,teret by the Court that the
Clerk shall send by mail TO all known creditors
copies Of said petition and this order. adiressed
To them AT their places of residence as stated
Witness the iiuN. CLARENCE II LIE Judge
OF the aid Court and the seal thereof, at ort-
land In said district on the l3tn day OF Mar, n.
ID. 1874. ....,..,... -,
H. - JAMES r. HEWEN, Clerk.
\ true COPY OF petition AMI Orier thereon
Attest JAMES +. HEWkI, Clerk
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
B,nkrupt's Petition for Discharge,

In the matter of
ERNEST l.. TRASH, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the Hon CLARENCE HALE, Judge OF the pls-
tr!ct Court of the United states for the District
OF Maine;
INRNEST l.. TRASK. Of Rumford FALL, In
r. the County OF ONfOr'i, and state OF Maine, IN
said District respectfully represents, that on
tn, 18th day OF July, last past, he wa Huly aF
iud,etl bankrupt under the Acts of Congress re-
lsting To bankruptcy; that he has duly surren.
,lered all rs property and rights of property, am
has fully complied with alt the requirements 0i
salt Acts ard OF the Orders OF Court touchihS MS
bankruptcy -,
Wherefore he prays, that he may be decreeI
bv the Court o. have fun dis barge from al
debts prvvdU.e against his estate under salu
bankruptcy Acts except such uents as ate eA'
crp ei by las trO such discharge,
Dated this 3uth d ~ of January. \. ID lS4
ERNEST l.. TRASH
lam
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
HOOD FIRM
Condition POWderS
The Best Conditioner.

Make horses eat, expel worms, when fed as
directed, increase the milk supply In COWS,
make stock healthy, prevent sickness and
distemper, keep young stock on the gain,
prevent and cure indigestion, make hens lay.
By increasing the appetite and aiding the
digestive and assimilative functions they
enable all kinds Of stock to get the greatest
possible benefit from feed consumed.
my horse had scratches and was run
down. gave him Hood Farm Condition
Powders and noticed change for the bet
ter in few days" A. A. COVE, Montpe-
lier, vt.
Prices: 25c., SOC. and 81. A IS lb. box
sells for S.. Prepared by c. l. Hood Co.,
Lowell, Mass. For sale by T. A. SHuRT-
LEFT 4 Co., South Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22

Just what will be the effect of the ex-
treme and continued cold weather upon
fruit buds can hardly be determined yet,
but if the orchards on the lower levels
go through this winter without injury
by freezing they should be safe for the
next century. Surely they have been
tested as never before.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
For Good Roads.

MANY men in this vicinity have re-
ceived pamphlets sent out by Congress
man Brownlow of Tennessee, explain
ing the Brownlow bill, now before Con-
gress, providing for the Improvement of
highways in the United States. In con-
cluSion, the paper asks all friends of
good roads to write their congressman
to favor the bill now before that body.
The paper states that while millions
have been spent by the United States
government for improvements in rivers,
harborS and to help the great railroad
and steamship lines, little has been done
for the permanent Improvement of the
roads of the country. The government
has helped the farmer improve his farm
but has done practically nothing towards
helping him get his crop to the market.
The bill as presented to Congress in
December provides for the creation in
the Department of Agriculture Bureau
of Public Roads which shall be in charge
of men experienced in the work. 1t
further provides that the sum of
$, 600, 900 shall be spent, annually, for
the next three years in the different
states of the union according to popula-
ton.
Among the advocates of the idea are
large number of prominent men of the
country who are largely Interested in
the movement. The largely increased
number of automobiles being used in
the country and the probability of
still larger number being used within
the next few years, has increased the
interest of many prominent people who
would not have otherwise been interest
ed.
The highways are now being used to a
great extent by pleasure seekers and
the condition of the rural roads is be-
coming generally known. Most i'm
portant of all, however, is the good
roads movement TO the farmer With
better roads he will be able to market
his produce at a lower cost. He can
take his odd times in going to market
instead of waiting for fair weather when
he could be working on his farm.
1t is estimated that it costs Sl.25 to
haul ton for five miles on common
road. The same amount will haul a
ton from l2i to Is miles on well-made
stone road which may be used at all
times of the year, while there are weeks
that the ordinary roads are almost i'm
passable for drawing heavy loads in the
spring and fall.
NAMES SHARE.
The measure is much the same as the
state law which provides help for towns
wishing to build permanent highways,
lnasmuch as it is necessary for the
states 10 appropriate an amount equal to
that received from the government at
the first Legislature after the passage of
the bill.
The pamphlet fully states the position
of the advocates of the good roads idea
and answers a number of questions on
the point of the expediency of the
government taking up this important
measure. Should the bill receive pass
age, Maine would receive S250,0O0,
which, with an equal appropriation of
its own, would amount to $500, 900 which
would be spent on state roads during
the next three years.-Turf, Farm and
Home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice thai she
has been duly appointed admi nistratriX OF the
FRED r. BEAN, late of Hiram,
in the County of oxford, deceased, and
given bonds "a the aw directs All perSo,
having demands against the estate Of said de-
ceased are desired 10 present the same tor set,
Element and all indeOteh thereto are requested
20 make pay ment Immediately.
Eeb lsth lq,4 SARAH NJ. BEAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22

An experienced sheep man says that
he very successfully converted large
amount of wheat straw into mutton,
wool and manure one winter by feed
ing flock of sheep rather sparingly on
hay or corn fodder night and morning,
and giving them liberal dose of the
wheat straw at noon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
9th. Oldest London Kitchen

Perhaps the oldest relic in London OF
4 medieval kitchen is ut Westminster
abbey. though little remains to indicate
it save the rubble flooring, the buttery
hatch and an adjoining cellar, now the
handsome dining hall of Canon Wilbcr-
force. The monk who acted as Kitchen
er or reitrtorian li.ld Il responsibility rs
great as any hotel manager or chef in
these days. for among his fellow
monks. 10 say notIlir OF the pension
els, wero critics is !, IN as any among
the world famed diners of today. Yet
the abbey kitchen WAS scarcely more
elaborate than any one Of those which
linger Oh in the remote cottages OF the
rough Cornish coast or on the York.
shire moors. where the entire cooking
Of the family is done Oh II fiat hearth.
with no other fuel than turf or peat
or twigs. The broth pot" hangs from
q crane or stands on Il tripod and is
most accommodating in its uses. Void
you make breadl Lay the dough Oh
clean iron plate and invert the bro,h
pot over II. then heap up all roand it
your lighted turf or wood.-N indsor
MAGAZINE
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22

Clara-Oh. hum! wish the Lord
had made Inc man.
Perhaps he has, dear; only
you haven't found him yet.-New York
Times
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
W EDS

Consumption is a human
vced hourishing best in weak
.unss. Like other weeds it's
,as;ly destroyed while young; /;
when old, sometimes inn
possible.
Strengthen the lungs as you
would weak land and the
weeds will disappear.
The best lung fertilizer is
Scott Emulsion. Salt pork
is good too, but it is very hard
ic digest.
The time to treat consump-
ii n is when you begin trying
to hide it from yourself.
Others see it, you won't.
Don't wait until you can't
deceive yourself any longer.
Begin with the first thought
to take SCOTS Emulsion. If
it isn't really consumption so
much the better; you will soon
forget it and be better for the
treatment. If it is consump-
ton you can't expect to be
cured at once, but if you will
begin in time and will be
rigidly regular in your treat
ment you will win.
SCOTS Emulsion, fresh air,
rest all you can, eat all you
can, that's the treatment and
that's the best treatment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
AMONG THE FARMERS.
SPEED THE PLOw."

on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY ID.
HAvMoND. Agricultural Editor oxford Dem
Ocrat, Paris. Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22

A fool may live with cultivated peo.
pie all his life and never learn any
thing.-AtchisOn Globe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
WiIIInu Sacrifice.

She-Would you be willing to die .ot
me?
He-Why, I'm dying for you now
Town and Country.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
Sad. 2aIl

Her little hand Is burdened
With diamonds rich and rare.
And one can also notice
Some warts abiding there.
Milwaukee Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
PTOVidGlt Life and Trust Co.
of Philadelphia, Pa.

assata Ian lgO4 -......-... .. 81. l5l obl.NS
rr,b,it,es ............... A,5l594l.73
surplus, .--------.---- --------'S ''''''0
Death rate since organization, ,oo7
Expense, including taxes, to total IN
come for FIVE years ending January
/, 1904, Is pei Se"''
Premium rates from 10 10 20 per
cent lower than other companies.
Dividends paid annually.
F. NJ. GRANT, General Agent
for Maine, s. Exchange St, Port
land, Maine
EUGENE L. MILLETT, SPECIAL
Agent, South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22

We will send you
a little of the Elnul-
sion free.
Re sure that this picture In
the form OF q label Is on the
wrapper Of every bottle Of
Emulsion you buy.
SCOTT s. BOVINE.
Chemists,
400 Pearl ST., N. Y.
soc. and 81; all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
Hoods Jdrsdparilla
and Pills

Make the blood pure, vigorous and
rich, create appetite, give vitality,
strength and animation, and cure
al eruptions. Have the whole family
begin to take them today.
"Hood's sarsaparilla has been used In
our family for some time, and always with
good results. Last spring was all run
down and got bottle Of 1t, and as usual
received great benefit" Miss BEuLAI
BoYcE, Stowe, Vt. 1
Hoods oarsaparilIa promlsee -
cure and ksepo the promise.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
Seasonable Matters for Farmers.

HOW TO APPLY STABLE MANURE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
Two Ways.

Two Ways.
"Life is an uphill road"
"If you're lucky enough to be going
that way."-Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
Spring Medicine

There is no other season when good
medicine is 30 much needed as in tho
Spring.
The blood is impure, weak and
impoyerished-a condition indicated
by pimples and other eruptions on the
face and body, by deficient vitality,
loss of appetite, lack Of strength, and
want Of animation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22

A painful problem this must be
To hostesses and hosts. =
Why the pillars Of sooisty
So often act like posts!
-Iife.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
Exactly So.

Exactly So.
els he one of your close relationsT
"He Is. Never been able to borrow Q
cent from m."-Toronto Moon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
Observation-Disclosures
) pHEL Of THE !
: HOLLOW
By SHAN BULLOCK
. C0yri ht. 1908. BY American Press Association

By SHAN BULLOCK
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

NE morning in June sat by the
IL IL window of third class car
IL \ riage looking out upon mot
ley crowd that had gathered
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22

An Excellent Rsls.
The way to choose wives
Is the same as for knives.
1t In idem semper-
Be sure Of their temper.
New York Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-03-22
sTATEMENT OF THE
Phoenix Insurance Co..
of Hartford, Conn.

Assets Dec. 81. 1893.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-10-10
Change In Operators.

Two of the young ladies, Miss Elsie
Knackstedt and Miss Helen johnson,
recently employed at the Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone local ex-
change, have resigned, and left on
Saturday. One of the young ladies
will shortly leave for California, and
the other will change her name next
month. Both Miss johnson and Miss
Knackstedt have made two excellent
operators at the local telephone ex-
change and will be missed by the
patrons. They are succeeded tempo
rarily by Miss Eva Bentley and Miss
Gertie hayden, of the night force,
assisted by Miss Katie Denver The
head office has sent a young lady to
operate at the exchange until the va
cancies can be permanently filled. The
task of being day or night operator
at the telephone exchange is no easy
one. There are now 4l5 telephones in
Annapolis, each and all of which ex-
pect quick response and the best SER
vice. The force at the local exchange
is too small to give the required SER
vice, although the young ladies are
capable and efficient. Too much is
expected of them and the trouble lies
with the main office not increasing the
force as the number of telephones
increases.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-10-10
THE SOCIAL SEASON OPENS
With First Hop AT The Naval
Academy-Thosc Who
Attended.

The first midshipmen' hop of the
season came off Saturday evening at s
O'Clock in the new armory of the Naval
Academy, and it was q brilliant affair.
Many ont-of- town guests were present,
and also many from the town and
Naval Academy.
Mrs. Dewey, wife of Commander
Dewey, u. S. N, received with Mid
shipman A. B. Court, of the first
class, who is also fiye-striper of
the brigade. Mrs. Dewey wore a
handsome gown of black silk. trimmed
with black lace. The present third
class at the Naval Academy is so large
and SO many of these midshipmen at
tend the dances, that the hops this
year will surpass all others in size.
An unfortunate part of Saturday S
hop was that atS III O'Clock. just as the
dance was over, it began to rain, and
as there were not half enough car
riages to accommodate the people, it
is feared many lovely gowns were
spoiled by those who had to foot it,.
Some of the guests were: Mr.. and
Mrs. James nj. Munroe, Captain and
Mrs. Halsey, Major and Mrs Kar-
many, Prof and Mrs. Morrison. Lieu
tenant and Mrs. Wells, Lieutenant and
Mrs Graham, Miss Howard. of Wash
intgon Miss Fields, Miss Mary Bur.
well, of West River; Miss Grace
Howard, Miss Halsey, Mrs Fullam,
Miss Gearing, Miss Terry, Miss Ames,
Miss Seeligman, Miss Fullam. Miss
Hodges. Miss Behler. Miss Bryan,
Miss Walton, Miss Karmany, Mrs.
Thompson King, Mrs. Burwell, Miss
Franklin, Miss Brown. Miss Clayton,
Miss Katherine Clayton. Miss Worth
ington, Miss Jenkins, of Baltimore
Miss Dunham, OF Baltimore, Miss
Grace Miller, Miss Green, Lieutepants
(U. S. NJ Tarrant, Jenson, Rock
we'll, Brady; Lieutenants (U. S. M.
o. Crist. Burchfield, Louis, Larned.
Moses, Bunch Prof Clark, Mr.. Bar
ton, Mr.. Ooater, Mr.. Miller, Lieu
tenant Johnson, Lieutenant Bowers,
Mr.. Smith and Others