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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Answers For Nanler.

Sir Charles Napier hated man who
nad not an answer ready for him. He
once asked Richard Burton, the explor-
er, how many bricks there were In q
newly built bridge. Richard, knowing
his foible, answered without hesita-
ton, Two hundred and twenty nine
thousand and ten, Sir Charles" He
turned away and smiled. Another time
he ordered a review on a grand scale
to impress certain chiefs. Lieutenant
Burton, be pleased to inform these
gentlemen that propose to form these
men into line, then to break into
echelon by the right and to form square
on the center battalion" and so on, for
about five minutes, in military tech
nical terms for which there W re no
equivalents I'm these mems ilects.
"Yes, sir" said Richard, sa.ut!nY.
Turning to the chiefs. Richard said.
"Oh, chiefs. our great man Is Z Ing to
show you the way we fight. a..i You
must be attentive to the rule" lie
then touched his cap to Sir carries.
Have you explained all:" he asked.
"Eyerything. sir" answered Richard.
"a most concentrated languae' that
must be-" said Sir Charles, riding Off
with his nose in the air.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
A Bored Princess.

+. Leveson-Gower, long prominent IN
England, published a volume OF rem
iniscences, In which he tells the story
of Princess Lieven: What the prin-
cess chiefly suffered from was intense
boredom, which amounted almost to
disease. II nobody called during the
afternoon, she would roll on the floor
from ennui. On one occasion. when on
her way from England. she got 30
much alarmed ut the prospect OF trav-
cling from Calais to Paris alone that
she offered n seat in her carriage ID
respectable looking clergyman on board
the steamer, which he joyfully accept
ed. When seated beside her. he talked
so necessarily as to drive her wild. She
could only relieve her feelings by put
ting her head out Of the window ana
screaming out to the VIM. III ennuie
Ill m'ennuie" (He fatigues me.)"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Cooking stove Wa. IA Curiosity.

Discussions concerning the good old
times when the festive stagecoa"h add
ed Zest to Il life rather 100 placid for
real enjoyment revealed strange
fashion in the cook stove Of the long
ago. The first stove ever brought to
Bowdoinham," said the one who never
forgets. was brought from Topsham
with yoke Of oxen. Father got it for
a surprise. thinking mother would be
pleased with his gift. II had handle
on il and was called rotary stove.
1t could be swung around by the han
die. and there was II piece that went
on top of the stove that formed another
oven. When father put 1t up. he ran
thc funnel right into the fireplace i'll
stead of putting up iireboard ana
having Il hole cat in the usual way
that is. il seems tlc right way 10 us
n,wa,avs. hut in those days OF course
ro one kI:cw how stove funnel went.
The ncfsl.,orS came from every dircr-
ton 10 see that stove. 1t was great
cur!o .!.y and FOR long time o'cGp.cl
tlle place of honor in the minds of 'he
whole ncighborhood. Lewiston tMe')
Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

Toward evening the women began,
ss was their wont, to gather ON the
porches. Hattie, happy with a 1aie
man of promise-summer promlse-sat
in the Buffalo corner and tried to COM
nrehend something about the fall grid
iron. With her friends, the Ramsey
girls. sat Mr.. Howard Tiff, and, like a
convalescent topper, among various
guests of distinction lounged Jonn
Blair. 1t was one Of those groups SET
down by society Bradstreets as AaAa
Al.
While the tests flew or were at least
diligently launched and laughter made
response more or less sincere there
came down the Notch road pair or
wandering musicians. The woman, IN
the lively colors Of Italy, carried tam
BOURNE, the man violin. AS they
drew near the Buffalo angle OF the
porch and a prospective audience the
man halted, stuffed his cap into his
pocket and with muddy bow began
a rambling tune on his violin. His COM
panion, her eyes cast down, stood De-
side him in an attitude Of waiting; YET
most eyes fell on her, resting. rather
than OH the man gradually working
himself into grotesque physical er-
fort.
The tune done, there came some per-
functory applause. The violinist, Il lit
tie man. with trousers generously long,
bent In acknowledgment, and, taking
his cap from his pocket as IN artist OF
greater pretense might bit of cam
brio. he wiped his face on 1t with the
gentle rathos of Naples. This drew
more APPLAUSE. He put his hand upon
his heart and bent lower. Even his
companion smiled, but only at him; her
face held rather away from the audi
ence.
STOPPING then, the musician busted
with his cap spot on the macadam
no bigger than dinner plate. He dust
ed in turn the i'll used cap apolOsetical
ly on his trousers and stuck it back
into his pocket-all Of this with an all
of introduction. He bowed again-this
time to his companion-and profound'
ly. It was as If lie humbly said, Sig
nora. will you honor them? and, smil'
ing, he looked toward his audience as
though to beg their consideration. The
pantomime was Italian and good-ap
plause, slight courtesy from signora
and tuning at the violin to enhance
the Importance Of the introductory
steps.
Then a queer little dance tune rip
pied from his fingers. SignOra, slowly
drawing up her little body. swayed tt
| it, ut first as il by suggestion. Then
little more bending and smiling, unit
with Il quivering, soft trembling, Of
| the tambourine, she charmed her spec
tators with her into the rhythm Of q
plate dance.
Never for once did her feet leave thu
busted spot. 1t was done without
step; just swaying, molten motion
light as fancy-done SO marvelousl!
and so quickly that men and womel
| found themselves shouting anu clap
| ping and the dancer nodding and nod
ding her thanks before they realized i
was over. No one hid eyes except fo
| her. No one saw the aut0crat stlriit
helplcss. He had leaned abruptly for
ward and watched with an.azc.ncht.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Quality Wins In Eggs.

The grocer soon learns that he must
send good eggs to his customers or he
will not have them long, and the farmer
who is progressive will soon learn that
he must do the same, says Farm and
Live Stock Journal. The word "fresh''
when applied to eggs may mean great
deal, or 1t may not. The egg-growel
who wishes to create q regular demand
for his eggs at high prices must market
his stock promptly, for there is nothing
that so disgusts the experienced handler
Of eggs as to find that the eggs he bought
for fresh have been held in the country
for two or three weeks. Storage eggs
that are put In the refrigerator immedi.
ately after they are laid, come out bes.
ter, after four or five months have elaps.
ed, than the eggs that are allowed to
remain In the farmers pantry for q
month after they are laid before they
are marketed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

mind went instantly to exhaust fans
He knew about such things, knew the
pull Of them, how they sucked the at
mosphere out of corner all at once
and his gasp was evidence that the all
had left the corner he occupied. JOIN
knew nothing about summer hats, as
big as Toielore ore baskets, nothing
of trains that spread like japanese
fans over waXcI floors and dresses
that made the aut0cratic blood SWEEP
into the heart and out again at precise
" t..c saI"c instant, but he did know
something Of ventilation.
.iga.n the heat Of the music drew hei
from across lie room toward him, and
he felt the pressure registering inside
lie CAUGHT agi;n ii glimpse of her face
her lip inst parted by a Smile. At the
tuln-t,c turn which bore her away
her eyes ia. IN instant certainly rested
Oh H.. ami she was gone.
Twice again that evening John saw
her fairly. once in the promenade
when she passed on the arm of the
worried youth who had led her through
the waltz. Passing. her glance met bis
look. Her eyes, no matter where cast
or how. were glorious. And Sister Hat
tie whispered. "John, isn't she magnifi'
cent?" But John was silent.
They were birds Of passage, the Lynn
people. Next day they were off to their
headquarters at Stelle's, up the Notch
One day the autocrat was driving
with Hattie when big drag from
above rolled swiftly past them. In
the back of it. beside a particularly or
fensive looking chap, sat the presence
of the ballroom, and again the marvel
ous creature took Johns breath. That
day no more he thought Of I'll Toledore
Mining problems after her face offered
nothing. Even next day in the morn
ing hour with the Buffalo set and after
the luncheon and after the lazy inter
val John Blair's repose was still uil'
settled as If by swell that marks the
sea after the wind dies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Poultry Pointers.

1t is too much to ask a chick to fur
nish enough blood for its own growth
and that of colony of lice. ROut th'
vermin and give chickie show.
A surplus rooster is an expensive orna
ment in the poultry yard. Eat OF sci
the surplus roosters before they eat dou
BILE their value.
Time spent in learning to preven
poultry diseases will be less than tha
spent in trying to effect cures.
Don't wait for mites to appear before
beginning to fight them. Whitewasl
the house twice a summer, and kerosene
the perches every week or two.
For confined chickens an excellen
green food is onion tops chopped flint
and mixed in the mash twice week.
A noted breeder says whenever h
hears much complaint of eggs not hatch
ing, he is pretty sure the layers wer'
croupy the winter before.
1t hardly pays to starve chicks int
eating what they do not like. Cut it on
of the diet, and find other things.
The cost of food to increase the liv'
weight of chickens 100 lbs., is from $
to s. less when the birds are fed II
crates, than when fed in yards. When {
fowl is at rest, and food is turned int
flesh instead of energy, it is evident tn
same amount of food will lay NOR
weight on the carcass than when th'
fowl is exercising, though confinement
can only be brief, or health will finall.
suffer. Skim milk with ground grain
is good fattening ration.
Dry bread crumbs, mixed with one
quarter their weight of raw egg, thel
dried until not sticky, is fine food TO
young chicks or poults.
If you wish to build up good trade
stamp your eggs and label your boxe!
of carcasses, that he who eats may know
their source. But don't put your addres
on added eggs or cOnsignments OF oil
rOosterS.
The man who thinks few mongrels
any old shed, bag of musty corn, and
pail of stagnant water, are going to en-
rich his farm, will get left.
Poultry culture used to be thought fl
for women only, to make their "pi
money" But it must be thought men
business now, 30 many men are editin
poultry papers. Anyway, raising 20tl
century poultry takes brains, whethe
masculine or feminine.
Curing diseased fowls is rarely wort
while, because they are not likely to b
"as good as new." They are likely t
become diseased again, and to perpetr
ate the same sort of sickness in thei
offspring.
Whitewashing poultry houses two Q
three times a year, with little carbOli
acid and coal oil in the wash, will large
ly prevent mites and lice. Let the was
be hot and thin, and put into all cracks
The chick does not come from tn
shell with gravel in its crop. Fin
gravel should be furnished in the shap
Of sharp sand and powdered bone.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Gand Roth Waya.

Bishop Wilson Of Calcutta. whose
speeches are often quoted. had the
happy faculty Of saying the right thing
at all times.
On one occasion two young people
whose fathers were famous for their
diverse and peculiar views on biblical
subjects came to see the bishop.
"Ah," said he as he greeted one.
"your father wrote a great work on
the Apocalypse. congratulate you
on being the daughter Of such a man."
Then, turning to his other guest. he
said: "And your father forbore to
write about the apocalypse wise
forbearance. You are 10 be- congrat-
ulated on having so wise a fat;er."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Renovating Meadows and Pastures.

Renovating Meadows and Pastures.
As pastures and meadows get old
they become sodbound and less pro-
ductive. The available fertility OF the
soil has largely been exhausted and
much of it is locked up In the immense
root system which has developed by the
thick growth of grass. If the field is
one which can be used in growing other
crops, the best plan is to break the sod
when the grass has reached the stage
described, and seed new fields to grass.
If it is desirable, however, to continue
the use of the meadow or pasture, a
new growth may be secured with some
grasses by thoroughly disking and har-
rowing the sod early in the spring.
This will have the effect of destroying
part of the grass plants, whose roots
will soon decay, furnishing plant food
for the growth of new grass. The disk
ing also breaks up the compact con-
dition caused by the tramping OF the
stock, and aerates the soil, and the
mulch of mellow earth acts to conserve
the soil moisture, thus favoring the
growth of grass.
Now, if with the above treatment
fertilizers be applied the yield OF grass
may be profitably increased. No better
fertilizer can be applied to grass than
barnyard manure. The top dressing
applied in the fall or early winter serves
during the winter as cover to protect
the grass roots from the extremes of
temperature. AS spring opens the rain
carries the nutriment from the manure
down to the roots of the grass, stimu-
lating an early strong growth which
continues throughout the season. Dur
ing the summer the manure acts as
mulch to keep the water on the soil,
thus protecting the plants more or less
from the influence of drouth.
There is no more convenient place to
haul the manure than on the grass land,
and there is no crop which responds
more rapidly and gives more profitable
results than does grass, and it is not
necessary to wait until the pasture or
meadow is old and worn out before max
ing liberal applications of manure.
When the purpose is to plow up the sod,
the manure should be applied a year
previous to breaking. This will not
only cause larger growth of grass dur
ing the season following the manuring,
but by increasing the root growth and
adding to the humus of the soil the land
will be left more fertile for seeding
crops.-A. NJ. Ten Eyck, Kansas Expert
ment Station.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

Henry Nils Pierce, Episcooal bishop
of Arkansas. was rs invctcrate and
clever n punster as the noted English
divine. Sydney Smith. On one occa
Sion lady In expressing her admira
tion of his erudition exclaimed:
"Why, bishop. you are perfect oceai
of learning"
"No. madam" was the modest re
jolndcr I'm only a part OF the see ol
Arkansas.'s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Twice or Thrice per Day Cow Feeding

Prof. j. Ii. Grisdale, before the agri-
cultural committee of the house of COM
mons, reported an experiment to ascer-
tain whether cows should be fed two or
three times day. The latter was the
custom among the majority of farmers,
but at the Experiment farm only two
feeds day were given. Mr.. Grisdale
said that practice at the farm was to
feed the cows in the morning, about $50,
with ensilage and roots, meal and a
small amount of hay. The same ration
was given again about $3.50 in the after.
noon. During the past winter, an exper-
iment was conducted to find out whether
it would be more profitable to give three
| meals day. A number of cows were
given two meals day, and another lo'
three meals. At the close Of the expert
ment the following conclusion was
drawn: That there is practically no diff
ference in the amount of feed consumed
OF in the amount of milk produced be-
tween two or three feeds a day. The
| former is the more profitable way, how
ever, on account of involving less labor
and time.-The Farmers Advocate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

The college graduates from the agri-
cultural courses, if not so situated as to
return to the home farm, find places
open and awaiting them at liberal sala-
ries. Are the classes from any other
course as well situated as body? And
better than this, should they hold to
their chosen calling there are homes
awaiting them where a larger share OF
the comforts and pleasures of life and a
larger measure of Independence are to be
found than in any other field Of effort.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

A successful poultryman offers the
following simple hints for keeping the
young brood in health: Give clean water
and plenty of variety Of cracked and
whole grains, mostly In dry state; keep
chicks out Of the grass In rain or dew.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Marr. Than East Africa.

The w,.st climate have ever ex-
perlencc.l Is that OF New York, which
presents all the disadvantages OF the
arctic and tOrrid zones.-From The
East African Protectorate," by Sir
Charles Eliot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Wise Daughter.

Fa.her-If you paid more attention
to cooking and less to dress. my dear
you would make n much better wife.
Daughter - Yes, father. But who
would marry me?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
NOTICE.

All bills contracted against the town OF rans
ON the highway either labor or material. We
want presented for payment on or before tne is'
day OF every month.
Respectfully,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
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, 1905-08-08

Mud endangers foot rot, but dirty,
wet pens are worse In this respect
than mud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
WANTED.

Peeled Pulp Wood, Spruce, Fir, Hem.
lock and Poplar, delivered on cars al
any X. r. Station from Pownal to Bethel
the coming year.
E.W. PENLEY, West Paris.
JIM. DAY, Bryant's Pond.
May 80, 1904.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
AMONG THE FARMERS.
I" SPEED THE PLOw."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY ID
HAMMOND. Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Cdt0rrh
Is q constitutional disease.

Is q CONSTITUTIONAL disease.
It originates in scrofulous condition Of
the blood and depends on that condition.
1t often causes headache and dizziness,
Impairs the taste, smell and hearing, a..
iects the vocal organs, disturbs the stomach.
1t Is always radically and permanently
cured by the blood-purifying. Alternative
and tonic action OF
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
A Dairy Sermon.

PREACHED BY JOHN GOULD, THE VET
ERAN DAIRY FARMER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Hoods J0rs0pdritld

This great medicine has wrought the most
wonderful cures of all diseases depending
On scrofula or the scrofulors habit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
C. JONES,
\.
Smith and Machinist,

SOUTH PARIS, MAINE.
,,.,ufscturer of general machinery, steam en-
- riiI work spool machinery and tools,
i,. act screws, taps. lies and drills made ami
tired. sewing, moving and threshing ma
80 uumps OF all kinds, presses, guns, pis-
L,ivas traps, etc. neatly and promptly re-
~,irsI ~ steam and water piping done to ORDER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

E0oD'a PILLS are the best cathsrtic.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1905-01-10

In the list of officers Of the Red
Men, who are to be installed tomor-
row night, published in these Qelpmns
Sunday morning, the name of J. H.
Bohne, sachem, was inadvertently
omitted Mr. Bohne is one of the
most prominent members Of the order
end makes al excellent presiding Of
fcer.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1905-01-10
Mo More stomach Troubles.

All stomach trouble is removed by
Tho use Of Kolol Dyspersia cure II
I eNes the stomach perfect rest by d.
eesting what You ca without the
Ietomach's a'7 The food builds up
the body The rest restores the stom-
ach 70 health, You don't have to diet
yourself when taking Kodol Dyspepsia
cure. J. D. ersBn65 Of Allenville,
M3ch., says: - aa4ered Heartburn
ard stomach trouble for some time,
My sistor ID law has had tho same
trouble and was not able to oat for
aiy weeks She lived entirely on
warm water After taking tow bot
ties Of Kodol Dyspepsia cure she was
entirely cured. Che no% eats hearth
~ and is in rood health. | I'm glad
70 say Kodol save me instant relief
Sold by all 1,aggists.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1905-01-10

Wilson'S restaurant is up to date
end has a, ladies dining room.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1905-01-10
Nerve Tension.

A foe to health is nerve tension,
something's due 10 hurry and worry
but nine times out Of ten due to poor
indigestion. a bad stomach. a torpid
over or constipation. These condi-
tons all react on the mind and viii
keep your nerves in edge II you do
rot remove Them by using Green's
August Flower There is no better
stomach medicine in the world than
August Flower and no surer cure for
indigestion or dyspepsia. Trial bottle
rs cents Big bottle Use. At III drug
g.sts.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1905-01-10
lust received shipment Of spring
chickens. at WNIann'a

J, H. RANDALL. T'-'-o' AGENT.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1905-01-10

A slight change has been made iii
the schedule OF the Atlantic Coast
Lane. The train which formertly ar
rived here a, see p m, now ar
r.Nes at $40.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1905-01-10
slcken "a shluernn Elta

ague and malaria can be relieved
ard cured wirn electric bitters. This
is a pure tonc medicine; OF especial
behent in malaria for it exerts a true
curative influence ont Of the system
It is much to be preferred to quinine,
having none Of this drugs bad after
effects. g. s Munday, Of Henrietta,
Tex, writes MY brother was very
low with malarial fever and jaundice
TIL he took Electric Bitters which saw
cd his life" At Smiths Phormacy;
price soc; guaranteed
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1905-01-10

The ordlnary's court was convened
yeahGrday but was compelled to be re
eessed again On account of the IN
red illness of Judge Horace Dart. The
court will meet again Thursday morn
ug.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1905-01-10
NATURE TELLS YOU.

As Many a Brunswick Reader Knows
Too Well.
HNhen the 'dneys are sick
NakHe tells you all about it.
fh9F urine IS nature eaief.ti6T.
Inf kQAently or too frequens action;
An 'hiPry trouble tells Of kidney
DOgn's Kidney Piliss0age an kidney
ills.
Geseia people testify to this.
N. 3. Morgan, carpenter. living at
IA Duffy street west, Savannah, says
"DOan's Kidney pills, which kused for
baekache, from which l suffer G a
long time. diiSS1pe a lot Of GOOD.
procured theEd any they str gthened
my back caused me. to est well
nights and regulated the acA ION OF. the
kidney secreuons. Before sing them
there was a c, instant duh pssRcross
rthe small Of my back and it fereASo
V eak that there seemed to be no bal
bone left for support, and could AOt
get out of bel without taking hOlk OF
chair or something to help me. The
kidney weakness was very Annoying
and distressing, especially at night
when 1t greatly disturbed my: rest,
Deans Kidney pills stopped all this
and you are welcome to use my name
as one who can highly recommend
.them,@ Plenty more proof like this
fIom Brunswick people. Cali at Hun
tiers Pharmacy and. ask what their
customers report.
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC
.Foster-Blilbura Co, Buffalo,. n. Y. sole
Fe l, p
her the namC--DOans aSnd take no
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