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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05
Roots for Sheep.

1t is generally conceded that sheep
raising in England is carried on more
successfully than it is in the United
States. Those informed concerning
methods of sheep feeding in England
claim that while in some respects eli
matte conditions in that country are a
little more favorable than they are in
the United States, the greater success of
the Englishman is due largely to the
fact that he is heavy feeder OF root
crops, such as turnips, mangels, sugar
beets, etc. A short time ago feeding
experiment was carried on In England
for the purpose of testing the value OF
turuips when fed in connection with oil
meal and clover hay to fattening weth.
ers, as compared with oil meal and
clover hay without succulent food. The
sheep receiving roots made gains OF AZ
pounds while those fed dry feed alone
made gains in the same time of only 20
pounds per head. This experiment.
therefore, demonstrates the value OF
roots as feed for sheep.
1t is not likely that under our con.
ditions roots can be fed economically in
as large quantities as they can in EHg.
gland on account Of cheaper grains in
this country, but it is certain that more
attention should be paid to the raising
of roots, rape, cabbage and other sue.
culent foods to be fed to lambs and
breeding ewes during the fall and winter
months. Such foods keep the digestion
of sheep in healthy and vigorous con-
dition and thereby aid in warding of
disease.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05
The Rate Question.

The railroad problem is looming up
higher and higher in this country and
like the ghost of BanquO will not down.
The discrimination made by the COM
panies in favor of the trusts and other
rich corporations has practically ruined
the cattle industry in the West and
stamped out many a thriving industry
in the smaller farming towns. In fact.
the railroads now have it in their power
to build up one town by the complete
destruction of another. After buying
ND land at nominal rates in some Sec
ton they can divert population there
from surrounding towns and make euor-
nous profits. The whole iniquitOus
system is fully explained by Ray Stan
nard Baker in the November issue Of
McClure's Magazine. Among other
things Mr.. Baker says: "And the great
fact arising out of these conditions, the
overwhelming fact, is that these enor-
nous powers, the control OF the very
instrument of business destiny, is in the
hands of a comparatively few private
citizens who are handling the tool not
to build up the nation properly, but to
fill their own pockets in as short time
as possible"
The magazine article in question
should be read by every farmer in the
country. 1t clearly shows how whole
sections have been devastated by these
companies and how some of the enor-
NOUS fortunes have been built up. In
view of such startling disclosures 1t is
no wonder that the public ownership
sentiment is growing. Either the wings
of these companies must be clipped OF
the liberties of the American people
must soon come to an end. President
Roosevelt is taking noble stand in this
direction and his arms should be upheld
by every farmer in the land. Oranges
should discuss the matter and lend their
aid. This can be done by subordinate
oranges passing resolutions and sending
them to our congressman and senators.
IL would be useless for the State Grange
to make such demand a. Its Legislative
committee would at once consign 1t e
the region of bunkum. The railroad
rate question is the greatest single issnt
before the American people to-day and
upon its final solution must depend thu
veal or woe of the farmers Of this land
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05
CAP'N ERI
By JOSEPH c. LINCOLN
Copyright A. l56 Fifth Avenue.
New York.. Reserved
By JOSEPH c. LINCOLN

pecial emphasis-"Of Nantucket Mrs
Snow, this is Cap'n Perez Ryder"
They shook hands. Captain Perez
managed to say that he was glad to
meet Mrs. Snow. Captain Jerry said
nothing, but he looked like criminal
awaiting the fall Of the drop.
Doctor" continued the captain, pay
ing no attention to the signals Of dis.
tress displayed by his friend, II heard
you say a spell ago that John here
needed somebody to take care Of him.
Well, Mrs. Snow-she's a-a-sort of
relation of Jerry's"-just a suspicion
of smile accompanied this assertion
"and she's done considerable nussin' In
her time. I've been talkin' the thing
over with her, and she's willin' to look
out for John till he gifts better"
The physician adjusted his eyeglasses
and looked the volunteer nurse over
keenly. The lady paid no attention to
the scrutiny, but calmly removed her
bonnet and placed it on the bureau.
"Cap'n BaXter's in here, s'pose.
Shall walk right INF" she said to the
doctor.
The man of medicine seemed little
surprised at the lady's command OF
the situation, but he said:
"Why, yes, ma'am; guess you may.
You have nursed before, l think the
captain said"
Five years with my husband. He
had slow consumption. Before that
with my mother and most Of my broth
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05

VELVET COSTUME. PRINCESS STYLE SEEN
AT THE HORSE SHOW.
chet both back and front. outlined with
tapering reyers OF cloth Of gold. upon
which were embroidered small an
chors in tiny dull purple beads. On the
inside of the low crush lace collar was
Il narrow band of cloth of gold. The
hat worn with this gown was OF pur'
pie velvet. upon which were many pur.
Die p,umeS. part OF the brim near the
front being caught down by single
purple orchid. The high blndeau IN the
back was cloud of purple tu!.e.
Another conspicuous black costume at
the Garden on Thursday ton man this
time) WAS that of Mr.. j. Ila2en Hyde.
possibly taking turn anloh- the boxes
between sessions of court. winch he
has been attending most puncti!'3usly
of lat-. Mr.. Hydes attire of deep
black WAS I'm pronounced contrast to
the consDicuous waistcoats and red
four-in hands worn by the swagscr fell
lows of his set this season.
There is noticeable fad among the
ultra fashionable for diminutive foot
men. and OF the boxes of many smart
traps these iiyeried youngsters are
,omically prominent. In livery exactly
matching that of the coaclman's these
infant servants occvDy but small space
and are trained 10 Jump from the box
agilely and do the needful with all the
airs and graces Of their elders.
UncommoIy smart were some Of the
fur motor hats seen OH the Central park
drives during the week. Headgear for
motoring which combines all the neces-
sary attributes seems ms yet in some
| what undeveloped stage. One OF the
new shapes, charmingly becoming and
comfortable. Is Colonial in effect. with
hooded piece which may be turned
down over the ears. fastening under
| the chin or caught up over the crown
| in an envelope effect.
A fascinating young girl ut the table
Of Il country club last week wore n
mink motor coat with soft white fur
collar and n smart fur hat Of the above
| described model of white caracul, the
hooded portion framing wealth OF
| wind blown tresses.
| -FOUR readers may have advice on pur.
| chasing and any question concerning
| fashion or fabrics answered without
charge by Rene Deveraux, the fashion
expert. by addressing Rene De"eranx.
P. o. Box 269, Madison Square. New
| York. inclosing stamp for reply.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05
A Shot From Behind.

One Of the most interesting features
of the tragedy In 1859, in which King
Kamehameha ". shot his secretary.
Mr.. Nelson, arises from the manner In
which the monarch fired his revolver.
II Is said that both men were in Il
room alone and were drinking beer.
The king walked over to mantel
above which was hung large looking
glass. He toyed with revolver for
awhile, his back to his victim. and
then, taking note Of Nelson's position
at the opposite side OF the room by
means Of the mirror, he pointed the
revolver over his shoulder and fired.
the ball striking the secretary with
fatal effect.-Paciic Commercial Ad'
yertiser
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05
Fatteninx Fowls.

The fattening process of &. lot Of fowls
Intended for the market should be be.
gun by confining them in pen or YARD
to themselves. Any attempt to fatter
for market by feeding the laying hens
with others will result in making the
laying hens too fat for profitable w0rl
as egg producers. A small yard will
serve TO fatten market fowls, as they will
not increase in weight II cooped in small
coops or boxes. When . number are
together they will be oontented, and by
feeding them four times day, allowing
q variety of food, they should be in fint
condition in about ten days. These
facts should be borne In mind, now tha
the season for marketing geese and tur
KEYS ID about at hand.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05
Hoods

Sarsaparilld enjoys tho d.
tinction q being The great.
est curative md preventive
medicine the world hos ever
known. Il B an all-romd
medicine, producing 10 un-
equaBed el!scts by purify
ing, vitdlizing and enrichin8
tie blood On which the
health and strength ofevery
crgdn, bone and tissue d
pend. Accept no subed-
tut,e Tor Hoods, but h.
oisA oA having Hoods
AND ONLY HOODS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05
OUR WEEKLY
NEW YORK LETTER
Prince Louis and Horse Show Week.
Gowns and Hats Seen at the Garden.
Fashionable Dogs Box Feature.
Fur Motor Hats For Pretty Women.
By RENE DEvERAux

BY RENE oEvERAux.
Glorious autumn weather, the horse
show and the august presence OF
Prince Louis. Prince Alexander and
other distinguished guests Of the Four
Hundred have just given New York
fashionables giddy week Of joyous
excitement. The whole week was q
success. The weather was perfect, the
socia. leaders who entertained in honor
of the princes covered themselves with
glory-the Garden was never more re-
splendent. the gowns more gorgeous
and. incidentally. the horses were nev-
or more splendid. Certainly interest in
the horse show does not wane, and,
while the well bred woman was per-
haps trife less conspicuously gowned
than formerly. her costumes were
marked with Il certain smartness fire.
quently marred by Overelaboration.
At morning and afternoon sessions 4
surprising number Of chic black gowns
were noticeable. some Of cloth and
many of handsome velvet. on Thurs
day afternoon Mrs. Nelson. III" mother
of Mrs. Reginald Vanderbilt. was
splendidly gownei ii Il severely plain
black velvet frock. with winch she
wore velvet picture hat piled high
with mass of nodding plumes. y con-
spicuous accessory" was tiny skye
dog which accompanied her swathed in
n black velvet collar held in place by
glitterng diamond slides. As Mrs.
Nelson and her diamond studded ter
rier swept into one of the Vanderbilt
boxes both Reginald and Alfred Van
derbilt were uoing stunts in the r!ng
Alfred driving Il smart four-in-hand to
the infinite delight of the spectators.
One of the leaders of mil!onaredom
I'm nearby box was regal in purple
and Irish crochet Her gown was or
velvet fautlessly fashioned in princess
style. The ful!ness was confined nj the
waist line by tiny tucks forming a
corseIet effect. the bottom Of the gown
being finished by one large tuck and
two small ones. Exceedingly elegant
was the deep round yoke Of Irish GRO
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05
Iro RB ooNrMuu.i
Passenger Elevators.

"He claims that he built the first
passenger elevators used in this coun-
try"
Nonsense! The Mississippi steam
boats were running and blowing up
regularly long before he was born."-
Philadelphia Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05

Apple crop poor, half already sold,
present price for choice stock, IS per
barrel, remainder to storage. No fun
gus or rot here except some rot In Ben
Davis. Other varieties free outside dam
age by oodling moth.-W. a. Under
wood, Hutchinson, Kan.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05

Assured Of this, he turned to the bush
underneath which he had hidden the
burned coat, pushed aside the drenchcti
boughs with their fading leaves and
reached down for the telltale garment.
And then he made an unpleasant dis
covery. The coat was gone.
He spent an agitated quarter of an
hour hunting through every clump OF
bushes in the immediate vicinity, but
there was 10 doubt of it. Some one
had been there before him and had
taken tile coat away.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05
Human Nature.

All boys think they will be richer
than their fathers. and all girls think
they can keep house better than their
mothers. They continue TO think this
until they are fathers and mothers
themselves.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05

Many farmers who keep dairy still
persist in feeding morning, noon aud
night. This practice from my expe-
rience and observation should be aban-
doned. Two feeds Of hay with mea
ration morning and night are far better
Where no feed is given at noon, the
dairy COW has the day to rest and secrete
the milk flow. Then, too, her appetite
is quickened for the feed when it is put
before her.-W. II. Keith, Kennebec
County, Me-, in New England Home
staad
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05
The Apple Crop.

Moderate, II not small, appears to be
tie general conclusion for the apple
crop from the very uneven outlook re.
ported In the various apple sections Of
the country.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05

My cows receive all the hay they can
eat twice day, and in addition wheat
middlings and cottOnseed meal. Roots
are fed two or three times a week. The
cows are never sick. look carefully
after the drinking water and see that 1t
is pure and also keep rock salt in their
stalls during the winter.-J. Z. Small,
Hancock County, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05

dllu 10 CiiO ~ hohs hA AZ
strength and purity. 1t is sold
in almost all the civilized coun-
tries of the globe.
If the cod fish became extinct
it would be q worldwide calam-
ity, because the oil that comes
from it's liver surpasses all other
fats in nourishing and life-giving
properties. Thirty years ago
the proprietors of Scott's Emul-
sion found a way of preparing
cod liver oil SO that everyone can
take it and get the full value OF
the oil without the Objectionable
taste. Scott's Emulsion is the
hest thing in the world for weak,
backward children, thin, delicate
people, and all conditions OF
wasting and lost strength.
II Send for free sample.
SCOTT 3 BOVINE, CHEMISTS
4os-4ls PEARL srnREr, HEw YORK
zoe. and $780, All druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05

The price of grain here in Connecticut
is so high that farmers must get some
substitute. What we need is variety
of corn that will give we'll balanced
ration to feed in the form of silage.
The corn that is used here mostly for
silage is the dent varieties, but what we
want is a flint corn that will answer the
dual purpose for silage and also the ears
for general use. The trouble with all
the dent corn that We use for silage,
more particularly the red cob silage, is
so large and so full of moisture that ii
does not dry out well enough so We can
grind it for several months. The
trouble with the flint corn is that there
is not enough stalk to use as silage. Is
not there some variety of corn We car
get that will answer the dual purpose
for silage and for general use, and that
will ripen in our climate? would like
to hear from readers of the New Eng
land Homestead in reference to this
matter-C. NJ. j., CT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05
AMONG THE FARMERS.
I" SPEED THE PLOw."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY d.
HANhOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05

Linseed meal is a profitable feed,
carrying in the old process 33 per cent
protein, which is more than gluten meal,
but less than cottOnseed meal. Feed
lipseed meal with bran or some bulky
feed, SO the animals will not take it into
their systems too hurriedly, or have too
much in their stOmachs at one time.-A.
w. Gilman, Commissioner Agriculture,
Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05

There is no other calling or trade that
affords as much recreation as the farmer
may take. Conss qnently the farmers
are able to pick up and enjoy more OF
the bright spots of life than any other
class. Like other good things if we
abuse this privilege, we must suffer for
it. Let us enjoy the bright spots of life
as they come to us and we shall never
regret its. NJ. King, Oxford County,
Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05
Practice: not Theory.

l cannot understand how any dairy
man can get along without silo.
remember when We first built our silO
it was regarded as something of freak
in our neighborhood. A neighbor in
timated that milk from cows fed silage
was open to suspicion. Subsequently
this same neighbor tried silo himself
and now cannot speak too highly in favor
of it. l recently heard one successful
dairyman say that if he had built silo
five years earlier he would have easily
saved $1,000. figure that when you get
20 tons of silage to the acre, it is equal
to seven tons of the best hay. That
ought to settle the question in the mind
of any reasonable man.-H. o. Daniels,
Middlesex County, CT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05

Years ago l had much trouble with
crows pulling my corn, but late years l
get along nicely with them. The crow
is good fellow, and blessing to the
farmer if rightly managed. When ny
corn is about ready to come up, l SOW
one or two quarts corn to the acre broad
cast over the field. see to it that the
crows do not get out of corn, keeping it
on the ground until the plants get a
good start. / have lost but three or
four hills by crows this season. They
eat about two quarts day. l think
this is the cheapest way to handle them.
". A. Wilbur, Windham County, vt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05
NOTICE.

Paris, Maine, May "a, 1905.
All persons are hereby forbidden
trespassing on the premises of Colum-
bia Paris by dumping refuse or TAX
ing stones from the stone walls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05

find it very satisfactory to feed sheep
rape. In the summer give them rape
pasture and they will come to the barn
in fine condition. l feed cider apples
and turnips; about one quart each in
the morning and all the good clover hay
they will eat. l keep salt and water
near them and give some grain when
they have lambs. l like bran, cotton
seed meal and oats for the sheep. Keep
their feet and backs dry.-W. w. Crook
er, Piscataquis County, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05

All bills contracted against the town OF rsr's
want presented for paymeE: una or before the la
day o2 every month
hspsasf.S1lys rrrx or PAsIs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-05

In our dairy methods, whether the
cows be grades or thorOughbreds, as
soon as the milk scales show low pro-
duction the poor milk givers are dis
posed OIL. G. Manchester, Vice
President Connecticut Dairymen's AS
sociation.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-06-24


The little republic of Switzer;
land has 100000 COWS, all mixers.
They average 5000 pounds of milk
year per COW, with total valua-
ton of s44,O0O,O0O. Forty-two
per cent is.used for home consump-
ton and the rest for condensed
milk, cheese and butter. The
cheese in some 1000 small cream
cries, some Of them cooperative,
The average price of cheese in
1908 was Is cents per pound, Of
which the United States imported
81 100000 worth.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-06-24

One more trimph must be placed
to the credit of Am erican diploma
CIV, which, discarding the simuta-
ton and the deceit of old fashioned
diplomatic methods, goes directly |
to the point and acts while half the
world wonders if action would be
iudicious. From the standpoint
humanity the brining about of di.
rect peace negotiations between
Russia and Japan constitute a great
achievement. Two days after the
defeat of Rojentvensky's squadrons
Roosevelt had put in operation the
negotiations which have SO far been
successful. While Europe awaited,
America acted and the results are
to we'll known to require reitera-
ton. Here and there Tins stran-
ed member of the war party of
Russia or belated fighting Jap
will deay that peace can cove out
of the direct negotiations which the
president has brought about, but
those who hold this view are iso.
lated fewer today than yesterday
and with England and Germany
behind the United States peace is
more than possible. In the pro.
cess of giving honor where honor is
due it would be unjust, however,
to overlook John Hay, secretory of
state, for to him belongs fair
share of the credit for the success
of the good offices of the United
States. Months ago. when no other
believed peace to be in sight, John
Hay had mapped out the program
to be followed when the psycolog-
ical moment arrived and in every
detail Theodore Roosevelt follow.
ed the program of his accomplish,
ed secretary of state, prepared with
the most careful attention to detail
long before the fall of Port Author
European diplomats in this coun
try are free in their expressions o.
admiration of the new worp diplo
macy and there is every reason tc
believe that this case will be with
out its effect on future negotiations
of similar character, whether il
fall to the United States to initiate
| them or not.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-06-24
Read All This.
You Never Know the Moment When
This Inflammation May Prove
Of Infinite Value.

1t is worth considerable to any citi-
zen of Jefferson to know how to be
cured of painful, annoying and itching
piles. Know then that Doan's Oint-
ment is positive remedy fer all itchi-
ness of the skin, for piles, eczema, etc.
One application relieves and soothes.
Read this testimony of its merit:
Mrs. G. w. Grubbs, living on r, F..
d. No. 3, five miles north of Jefferson,
Texcs says: ''Some time ago was
greatly troubled with a skin eruption
which broke out on my feet. / tried
everything l knew of to cure it but
nothing did me the least good. Hap
pening TO reed an advertisement about
Doan's Ointment l concluded to try it
and got three boxes at j. F. Crow Drug
CO. g store. After the first few appli-
cations / found it was doing me good,
so continued the treatment with the
result that the trouble disappeared.
There has never been any return of 1t
since"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50c,
Foster ilburn Co., Buffalo, New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Fow sale by The j. F Crow Drug Co.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-06-24

There is more Catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together
and until the last few years was supposed to be
incurable For great many years was suppos-
ed to be incurable For a great many years
doctors pronounced it a local disease and pre-
ing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it
incurable. Science has proven catarrh to be
IL constitutional disease aid therefore requires
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by If. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the mar
ket 1t is taken internally in dose from 10 drops
and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address: +. J. CHENEY Il CO, Toledo o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-06-24
TEXAS PATENTS.

List of patents granted to Texas
Inventors this week. Reported by
c. A. Snow & Co., Patent Attor-
torneys, Washington, D. G.
Milton J. Fletcher. San Antonio,
telephone transmitter; John M.
Gurley. Denton. hay press; John
G.. Soergel, Dallas, step ladder;
Joseph B. Watson. Llano, tension
for sewing machines.
For copy of any of above pat.
ents send ten cents in postage
stamps with date of this paper tc
G. A. Snow & Co., Washington
D. G.