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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28
The Stock at the Barn.

Now that the season for outdoor
work on the farm is substantially at a
close, the stock at the barn comes in
for larger share of attention than has
been necessary while running at large
in pasture. The first thought in this
connection every time should be for the
perfect health of the stock. Without
health there can be no thrift. Pure air
is the first requisite to good health.
There can be little doubt but in the
strenuous efforts for warm quarters the
importance of pure air, and also of exer-
else, has been overlooked. Cattle are
shut up in the smallest space possible,
made as nearly air-tight as practicable,
and held there from November till April
on the claim that boards and shingles
are more profitable than hay for keeping
animals warm. OF course hay is saved,
for pure air and exercise are as neceS-
sary TO a good appetite as to perfect
health. Open air exercise in clear,
crisp morning in winter, is as invigor-
ating to animals as to their owners. We
claim without fear of proof to the con-
trary that even cows in milk will con-
sumo and digest more food and give
more milk with moderate open-air
exercise than il kept in confinement in
closed quarters. 1t is the bringing up
in the open air on the bleak hills of
Scotland that has given the exceptional
yigor and stamina to Ayrshire cattle.
Stockmen and dairymen alike will do
we'll, ON entering upon the winter care
of their stock, to study we'll the con-
ditions conducive to their health. The
best veterinary authorities at the present
time are advocating like treatment OF
stock for promotion of health and vigor
that is found best to the same end with
themselves. 1t is known to all that
pure air is absolutely necessary to our
personal good health. They have dem
onstrated tO q certainty at Orono, that
hens give more eggs in houses open each
day to outside air and temperature than
if shut up in closed quarters. There is nc
doubt but this close confinement of do
mestic animals has been OverdOne.-
Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28
Cloud. of Dragon File. In pa.aEonia.

Clouds of Dragon Files In PataEonin.
a number Of years ago." said IL Cali
fornia man, II was travelling in that
desOlate part of South America known
as Patagonia, region 20 not care to
visit second time. Among its GU
rious phenomena distinctly remember
the clouds Of dragon flies which are to
be seen on the barren plains. These
insects fly before the strong winds
that blow from the interior and rush
through the air as though In terror of
the gale which they precede. Nearly
all are blue, but now and then one is
seen Of a brilliant scarlet color. You
encounter storm Of these flies with
out any warning Of their approach the
air few feet above the ground being
darkened by them, and men and horses
in their path become absolutely COW
cred with them. They are larger
somewhat than the ordinary dragon
hy. being about three inches in length"
Washington Post
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28
BY RENE DEvERAUx.

Among the multitude Of whimsical
eXtrayagancies Of dress INDUCED In
by the woman Of fashion from season
to season an occasional really prac-
teal, sensible vogue stands out glori-
ousIy in relief. like good deed in
naughty world"
Those women who have muffied them
selves UP, safe from the penetrating
cold Of bleak day, in knitted sweater
pulled well up around the throat be-
meath the rain coat. or giving addi-
tional comfort while motoring or
trampng. know just how satisfactory
a fashion the introduction Of these soft
wool garments ushered in. That their
real worth is appreciated is indicated
by the continued vogue from season to
season, each year bringing number
of smart new models, splendid improve
ments on those of the year before.
Whether or not increased facilities Tor
making are responsible. rs the demand
for these garments increases their
SCuic vi prizes SioNS b'ht'iu' 'N'''
until well made sweater or golf vest
Is now within the means Of all, and
surely no woman who values her
health should be without one in some
shape or form.
The scarlet Norfolk, belted and but
toned down the front with white pearl
buttons, is exceedingly smart this sea-
son and delightfully."- comfortable for
golf or tennis. Beneath the box coat
the sweater blouse is conveniently
worm Most of these are made with
knitted rolled collar. which may be
turned up around the throat If desired.
Some smart new models are Of white,
with collars and cuffs Of modish colors.
\ loosely knitted white sweater was
a blouse model with Il broad stylish
collar Of dark blue and green. closely
knitted I'm blended stripes. The front
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28
A Hatch of Hulln.

There are several interesting bulls In
the following serious paragraph from
the Western News Of Galway, Ireland:
ITO rob a man of his purse and then
maltreat him for not having 1t would
pass muster among p.tiless brutal
crimes, but to kill and slay man to
the point Of death and then murder
him for'no dying quick enough Is one
point better in the catalogue OF hu-
man infamy. II is enough 10 make
Irishmen set their teeth and tn silent
ly In groups"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28
IS Winter Dalrying on the Decreasea

This is a question of considerable i'm
portance to our eastern dairymen. In
discussing this feature Of the dairy in-
dustry, with q party who has had ex-
tended experience In the various dairy
sections of New England, the Elgin
Report quotes him as saying that winter
dairying has gradually diminished, that
the numbers of fresh cows for winter
milking in nearly all of the territory
named, has been lessened in the last four
or five years.
His inquiries along that line were
answered by the various parties, to the
effect that the high cost of feed had
made it Improbable to undertake to
furnish winter milk. During the pas
ture season, the cost Of producing milk
was much less; but with the high
prices of the various feeds desirable,
10 be used in connection with corn and
oats, there was no margin In producing
milk in the winter; and many farmers
gradually drifted out Of 1t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28
The Effect IneYltRh BILE.

borrowing money" remarked the
man who comments on things. us not
q good plan"
"Quite true" said Senator Badger.
I've always noticed that the man who
lends money will sooner or later be-
come sensitive to the touch."-Milwau-
kee Sentinel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28
NOTICE.

Paris, Maine, May ~, 1905.
All persons are hereby forbidden
trespassing on the premises of Column
bia Paris by dumping refuse or TAX
ing stones from the stone walls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28
Rheumatism

b one Of the constitutional
diseases. lt manifests itself
In local aches and palms,
imdamed joints and sti6
musc3es,-but & cannot Be
cured By local applications:
i requires nstitutional
treatment acting through
tho blood, and tie bet 5 .
course q the great medicine
Hood sSarsaparilla
which has permanently
cured thousands Of cases.
ror tssiimcuIeb of rsmmkabje emee
Sood ece Book On khsunatiem, No. 3.
cl Hood Co.. Lowsos Msees
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28

ing over the body or Ills
t4VX friend. Then he sprang into
vigorous action. He dropped upon his
knees and, seizing the shoulder Of the
PROSTATE figure, shook it gently, whis-
pering, John! John" There was no
answer and no responsive movement,
and the captain bent his head and lis
tened. Breath was there and life, but,
oh, so little Of either! The next thought
was, of course, to run for help and for
a doctor, but he took but few steps
when a new idea struck him, and he
came back.
Lighting another match, he exam
ined the fallen man hurriedly. The
old Come Outer" lay in the path with
his arms outstretched, as II he had
fallen while running. He was bare
heaued, and there was no sign Of a
wound upon him. One coat sleeve was
badly scorched, and from pocket In
the coat protruded the neck Of bottle.
The bottle was empty, but its odor was
strong. 1t had contained kerosene. The
evidence was clear, and the captain
knew that what he had feared was the
truth.
For moment he stood erect and
pondered as to what was best to do.
Whatever it was, 1t must be done
quickly, but If the doctor and those
that might come with him should find
the burned coat and the telltale bottle
It were better for John Baxter that
consciousness and life never were bis
again. There might and probably
would be suspicion, but here was
proof absolute that meant prison and
disgrace for man whom all the com
munity had honored and respected.
Captain Fri weighed the chances
speculated ON the result and then did
what seemed to him right. He threw
the bottle as far away from. the path
as he could and then stripped OF the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28
lie Told Her Why.

Peckem-I have been asked to join
the Married Mems club, my dear. Mrs.
Peckem-Indeed! And what do mar
ried men want club for, pray? Peck.
em-Why. misery loves company. you
knOw.-Chicago News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28
NOTICE.

An bills contracted againss the town OF fans
On IL hishVay. either labor or material We
vant presented for payment on or before tne iss
day OF every month.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28

Don't forget that man who loves
the hog business we'll enough to be
everlastingly at II, and takes pains at
every turn, will make successful hog
man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28

Latest cable advices to Geo. A. COch-
rane from the principal apple markets
of Great Britain como as favorable.
Red varieties In very active request
and good prices rule for good sound
condition lots.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28

Most Americans eat too fast and too
much, but the grocer and the butcher
aren't the ones that are calling atten-
ton to the evil.-Somerville Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28
WAN TED,

Peeled Pulp Wood, Spruce, Fir, Hem
lock and Poplar, delivered on cars at
any r. r. Station from 'ownai to Bethel
the coming year.
E.W. PENLEY, West Paris.
I'M. DAY, Bryants Pond.
May 80, 1904.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLOw."

on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY d..
HASM,ND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28
'S9YED uY LIFE

That's what a prominent
druggist said of SCOTS
Emulsion a short time
ago. AS a rule we don't
use or refer to testimonials
in addressing the public,
but the above remark and
similar expressions are
made so often in connec-
ton with SCOTS Emulsion
that they are worthy OF
occasional note. From
infancy to old age SCOTS
Emulsion offers a reliable
means of remedying inn
proper and weak develop
ment, restoring lost flesh
and vitality, and repairing
waste. The acti o n OF
SCOTS Emulsion is no
more of a secret than the
composition of the Emul-
sion itself. What it does
it does through nourish-
ment-the kind of nourish-
ment that cannot be OBJ
tanned in ordinary food.
No system is too weak or
delicate to retain SCOTS
Emulsion and gather good
from it.
- We will send you =
:: !: !: : !: !: ! ! ! !: ; =: !:
SN.h sample Tree.
II MA Be sure that this p:eturs IN the
6N lSSa form OF LABEL Is OH the Wrapper
WNAA of every bottle Of Emulsion you
Se;MSfNM buy.
NNyN SCOTT & BOVINE
A, fIY Chemists
SIX WE 400 Pearl St., N. 7.
<A SOC. and 81; ali druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28

Il moment or two he fancied himself
back In the fo'castle of the Sea Mist,
the bark in which he had made his
first voyage. Then, as he grew wider
awake, he heard somewhere in the dis
tance bell ringing furiously.
''Turn out, all hands! Turn out!'
Captain Fri sat up. That voice was
no part OF dream. 1t belonged to
Captain Jerry, and the tone Of it meant
business. The bell continued to ring.
"Aye, aye, Jerry! What's the mat
ter?" he shouted.
Fire! There's big fire up In the
village. Look out of the window and
you can see. They're ringing the
schoolhouse bell. Don't you hear itT"
The captain, wide awake enough by
this time, jumped out Of bed, carrying
the blankets with him, and ran to the
window. Opening 1t, he thrust out his
head. The wind had changed to the
eastward, and a thick fog had come
in with it. The house was surrounded
by wet, black wall, but of to the
west red glow shone through 1t, now
brighter and now fainter. The school
house bell was turning somersaults in
its excitement. Whoever the ringer
might be, he was ringing as though it
was his only hope for life, and the bell
swung back and forth without pause.
The red glow in the fog frightened
again as the captain gazed at 1t.
Captain Jerry came tumbling up the
stairs, brea ihless and half dressed.
where do you make 1t out to be?'
he painted.
"Somewhere's nigh the postoffice.
Looks 3 II 1t might be Weeks store.
Where's Perez"
Captain Fri had lighted q lamp and
was pulling on his boots as he spoke.
"Here bew shouted the missing
member Of the trio from the dining
room below. I'm all ready. Hurry
up, Erir'
Captain Fri jumped into his trousers,
slipped Into q faded pea Jacket and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28
OUR WEEKLY
NEW YORK LETTER

The Knitted Sweater In Smart New
Models - Derby Jackets the Latest
vosue-Bewitchins Searfs and Even
ing shawIs Of Egyptian Lace and
Syrian Net.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28
CHAPTER VII.

n lOR second only Captain Eri
stood there, motionless, stoop-
k ing over the body Of his
SW2 friend. Then he sprang into
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-28
CHAPTER vi.

IL hands ON deck! Turn out
there! Turn out"
Captain Fri grunted and
rolled over In his bed. For
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-09-22
stain I HlE|
7yYS'DA1IR|Y|

According to Professor Stewart, the
following is the explanation why cows
sometimes hold up or keep back their
milk, says American Cultiyator: The
production OF milk is due to a nervous
action by which the glandular substance
Of the udder is broken down into milk
whenever the COW is influenced by suf-
hclent excitement of the right kind.
1t depends upon the structure and
function Of the udder just as much as
the sections of other glands do which
we know are wholly subject to a set OF
nerves controlling this distinct func-
ton. The udder is not mere vessel
for holding milk that is supposed to be
secreted continually and gathers in the
udder, as one may suppose constant
dripping of any fluid would fill any
other receptacle. On the contrary, it
is gland made up Of cellular sub
stance which grows by separation
(from the blood of the matter required.
When it has attained maturity Or
when the necessary nervous action &C.
COAo ~ UICdhS uOWu luCO SpCCldA
product-milk.
Several experiments have been made
with the udders of cows in milking con-
ditiOn that have been slaughtered, and
an examination has been recorded of
the udder of a cow accidentally killed
on the railroad when going home to be
MIXED when she would have given the
usual ten quarts. The microscope
showed the minute globules of the It's
sue swollen and distended, but the I'D
der contained practically no milk ex-
cept very small quantity that drained
from the divided tissue when cut
across.
We perceive that this function of the
COW is wholly nervous in it's action, as
indeed every other function Of the ami
NAL u.s. and if the due nervous excite
ment is absent there is no functional
action. 1t is wholly due to the right
influence on the nerves that the milk is
produced and flows from every ulti-
mate globule of the udder down
through all the ducts, small and great,
to the teat. Then, if all goes we'll and
the COW is in her natural easily excit-
ed, nervous condition, as soon as the
mixer begins to touch the teats the
COW let's down the milk-that is, she
does not exert herself to oppose the
action of the nerves Of the mammary
glands.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-09-22
COMPUTING Cattle RatiOns.

To increase the digestible protein in
cattle rations most economically is
often difficult of determination, says +.
E. Benson in Rural New Yorker |
have found the following rule, com
puted from tables by Hacker, based
on the value of bran, of service to me:
Multiply the following factors by the
price Of bran per ton and you have the
amount for the different concentrates
Oats, .012; corn, .O21; barley, .01S; corn
and cob meal, .O18; peas, .O47; rye,
.O24; wheat, ops. The same applies
to the following in tons: Cottonseed
meal, 2.56; linseed meal, 2.21; wheat
shorts, 80. For instance, if bran is
worth $23 per ton, you can afford to
pay 23X .O12-.276 per bushel for oats.
AS sufficient protein is what the aver
age farmer lacks in his home pro
duced ration, a ready and simple rule
like the above for comparing the va
rious concentrates is convenient to
have in his notebook when he is buy
ing feeds.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-09-22
New Dairy DEVELOPMENTS.


Two new dairy developments that
mean much for the success Of both
farmer buttermakers and creamery
men are the discoveries that washing
butter with water that has been boiled
and then cooled and churning fresh
cream in which a starter has been
placed definitely improve the keeping
quality of butter. The first discovery,
by Professor Mckay of the Iowa Agri-
cultural college, has it's basis in the
fact that unboiled spring or we'll wa
ter frequently contains germs that
have an unfortunate effect upon but
ter. The second discovery, by Pro-
fessor Dean Of the Ohio Agricultural
college, comes of numerous compari-
sons of butter made from cream ripen-
ed in the usual manner and butter
made from fresh cream prepared with
starters. The ripening process, once
starter is placed in the new cream, can
go on during the buttermaking, insur-
ing the butter by the time Of packing
to be in perfect condition. The adj
vantages Of the Ohio discovery are the
saving Of time formerly given over to
the ripening Of cream and the saving
Of the cream from the influence Of
bacteria floating in the air during the
time of ripening. Ohio creamerymen
report that butter made by the new
method scores definitely higher than
that made by old time plans. 1t keeps
very much better.-Farm, Field and
FireSide
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-09-22
How IceIanders Tie Horses.

The Icelanders have a strange but
effective plan for preventing horses
straying away from any particular
spot. If two gentlemen happen to be
riding without attendants and wish to
leave their horses for any reason they
tie the head Of one horse to the tail Of
the former In this state it is utterly
impossible for the horses to move on,
either backward or forward. If dis
posed to move at all it will be only in a
circle, and even then there must be
mutual agreement to turn their heads
the same way.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-09-22
NO POLITICAL CONVICTIONS

Men Like Mccall, Says Parker-Busi-
ness Is Their Only Politics.
''Mr. Perkins makes the point that
Mr.. John A. Mccall the president of
the New York Life is a Democrat. APP
parently he would have the public as
sumo that when Mr.. Mccall unlawful
ly and wrongfully contributed these
funds-the company's share probably
as member of the underwriting syn
dicate-it was evidence of political
virtue rather than misconduct The
truth about it is, and l say it with
out feeling, but emphatically, that men
like Mccall have no political convic-
lions that stand in the way of their
personal advantage. Such men desire
the triumph of that party which will
better serve their personal financial in
terests, and will - for contributions.
past, present and future-cOntinue to
protect those interests by lenient leg
islatiOn and by pretense at execution
of law which shall be tenderly blind
to all their Offenses.
''Their one inquiry is: Will the par
ty organization in it's hour of triumph
remember our generosity and respond
to our demands| Of course the organ
iZation does remember, for it expects
similar contribution next time And
the expectation is not in vain. s. *
The officers responsible for these raids
upon the treasures of corporations
have received their reward in Is =
unembarrassed raids upon the public
through trusts-condemned by both
common and statute law: in refusal to
punish criminally the officers of rail
road and other corporations violating
the laws, and in statutory permission
to manufacturing corporations to levy
tribute on the people.
There can be no hope of checking
the unlawful aggreSSions of officers of
great corporations so long as they may
thus form quasi-partnership with the
organization of the dominant political
party. For in the hour when the adj
ministrative official seeks to punish the
offender he is reminded by the head
OF the organization OF the magnitude
Of the contributions of the corpora
ton.
''It is not my purpose to claim that
the Democratic party subjected to the
temptation which has overcome the
other party during the last few years
would have acted differently. Mere
party advantage should not be sought
from the disclosures made in this in
vestigation. But the facts should be
diligently sought, that the people may
become so aroused that they will in
sist upon legislation making it Grim
inal offense for officers to contribute
corporate funds for political purposes
and depriving the apparently success
full candidates of their Offices
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-09-22
An Awe Inspiring Spectacle.

OF the overpowering magnifcence Of
eclipse some idea may be gathered
when it is considered that even matter
of fact scientists are stricken speech
less with awe in it's presence. Sir Fran
els Gallon was once assigned to meas
ure the heat Of that strange halo. He
recounts that he experienced a feeling
Of supreme exultation when he discov-
cred that his instrument was broken
and that he would be permitted few
moments in which to revel in the re-
markable spectacle. So carried away
was he by the glory Of the panorama
that he even forgot to note down the
beginning Of the first contact
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-09-22
OVerreached Himself.

The wives of two British army Of
ficers who had been stationed for
long time in India met recently in Lon
don and went to a restaurant to take
luncheon together. AS their talk was
Of a personal and somewhat private
nature, they fell to conversing In Hin
doostanee. This aroused the curiosity Of
the waiter attending them to bursting
point. He presently came forward and
said gravely: Excuse me, madame,
but think it only right to inform you
that understand French
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-09-22
The Toes.

The second toe should be longer than
the others to denote an artistic temper
ament Here sentimentalism dwells
aud romance and Imagination. If the
larger toe is strong and broad the In
cllnation toward realism will be check
ed by a good amount Of practical
sense. In the purely artistic foot the
little member Of the five should curl
inward. It's arching upward denotes
a passionate nature. The women Of
southern countries are noted for this
distinction.