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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
A Brave Woman.

At all times men knew the Duchess
de Gramont as plain. homely. frank
and ruthlessly outspoken woman and
called her the ''pockmarked duchess" >"
Condemned to death by the revolution
ary committee in Paris, she said to it..
"You are quite right to kill me, for |
hate you ALL" And little later. when
she was late ut her own execution and
the headsman impatiently bade her
hurry, she answered, ION y va, ca
naillew
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
A Vermont Money Crop.

Almon w. Bushnell, Copperfield, VT,
writes the Practical Farmer:
Our money crop is potatoes. We ma
nure in the fall or early spring with
stable manure, spreading it fine and
thoroughly. We then pillow six or eight
inches deep in May and harrow fine with
disk harrow, then plant about IL inches
apart in rows 3 1-2 feet apart, and four
or five inches deep. The seed should be
well selected, of medium size tubers and
cut down to two or three eyes. To pre-
vent scab soak for two hours in soln-
ton of corrosive sublimate (poisou),
three ounces to 20 gallons of water. AS
soon as the plants appear go over them
with a weeder, and continue its use un-
til the tops are too large; then use a
one-horse cultivator. Paris green should
be used for the Colorado beetle as soon
as they appear. We use a solution,
which is more economical than putting
it on dry. As soon as the tops are eight
or ten inches high spray with Bordeaux
mixture, and continue its use at inter-
vals for two weeks. Paris green may be
mixed with this for bugs, if so desired.
New England Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
BY RENE pEvERAUx.

This is certainly a season Of gold and
glitter. Never before has there been
so lavish an employment of gold and
silver and sparkling spangles in the
trimming of hats, wraps, gowns, coats
and suits. Everywhere the most som.
ber shades are lightened with touch
Of gold.
Many Of the long coats in dark blues
and blacks are adorned with double
rows of dull gold buttons. Soft even-
ing wraps are piped with cloth Of gold,
effectively combined with velvet In
black and rich shades. and embroidered
trimmings and waistcoats. which the
Directoire vogue has so much popu-
larized. show through their designs
glinting threads Of FURNISHED gold.
Hats of velvet and French felt are
ornamented with bands of gold. some
of the more dressy affairs for evening
and theater wear showing prOfusiOn
of gold and silver roses.
Combined with tulle boas are tiny in
ner ruches of gold or silver. their mar
row gold or silver streamers. two or
three on each side, falling almost to the
hem Of the gown I'm front
Through the meshes Of lace robes,
both black and white. shimmers a cloth
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
Timely Suggestions.

A poor COW with good feed will give
better results than a good one with
poor feed.
The full value of a good dairy COW
is often not realized, until she IL parted
with.
Every time you abuse and frighten a
COW, you throw her milk and butter
machinery out of gear.
If the cows are in good condition and
thriving, the milk will be all right, pro.
viding the food is all right.
While wheat bran is prime food for
making milk, it should not be used as
an exclusive ration.
II butter or milk is the object, select
COW that will accomplish the purpose
in the highest degree.
Do not raise calf intending TO make
dairy COW out Of 1t, without knowing
what were the possibilities OF its sire
and dam.
In the dairy, quality counts for more
than quantity, and there is more
profit in . small, well managed one
than In . large one run in slipshOd
manner.
The power Of heredity in thorough.
bred cows Is stronger than In scrub
stock, and there Is more uniformity in
the offspring OF the cows, and of the
milking qualities as well.-Live Stock
Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

"Gads!' he exclaimed. Its quarter
after 8. Where in thunder have we
got to?"
"There seems to be nothing around
u.s." said Peggy. "but water"
"Steer more to the right, Peggy"
said Jack. Then, after half an hour,
'Try 1t to the left"
"Oh, dear" sighed Peggy. "It's 80
dark. If we only could find little
something to land onr'
"Now, Peggy, dear" said Jack,
"don't be frightened. I'll save you. I
calculate that we are clear across the
lake by now, and we will land at one
of the lake farms and get some one
to drive up to town. If We assure the
house committee that we have been
chaperoned ever since 8 o'clock they
won't do very much to YOU"
"Oh, won't theyw said Peggy deri.
slyely. "YOu don't know them. my dear.
They will have the time of their lives
over me-"
"Then." answered Jack firmly. "they
will have me to reckon with"
isn't he romantic?" thought Peggy.
Then aloud, "Oh, Jack, Jack, there Is q
light. And in an instant they were
humping pier posts, the rough sides of
which were eagerly grasped by the be-
draggled pair in the rowboat. They
landed and tied the boat.
"Hey, what's doing down there?'
called mans voice from the shore.
Jack took Peggy's hand. "The owner
of the place." he said to her softly.
Then he called, I'm lost with lady,"
There was silence from the shore,
and then the mans voice came back
through the rain:
Lost! Who are your
Pm John Howard Of Hull univer-
sity."
"All right, come along, Mr.. Howard" )"
Jack and Peggy walked carefully up
the pier, and through the rain they saw
q great building that seemed strangely
close to the water for farmhouse. A
man whose face they could not see In
the darkness stepped forward.
Come right in," he said and threw
open a door. There on a long bench
that faced racing shell sat dozen
men.
Hello, Howardw said one In sur.
prised sort Of way.
With one gasp Of disgust Jack pulled
Peggy back out of the light.
1.-The varsity boathouse" he groaned
as they hurried across the campus.
Gee. / have done it! Well never hear
the end of this. We must have rowed
clear around that confounded lake.
And the way l announced it to that
chump who invited us in! Well never
hear the end Of this"
"And my dose Is double one,
groaned Peggy. Think Of the house
committee"
Jack left her at the door Of Rose cot
tage, and Peggy slowly climbed the
stairs to report to the matron. But In
stead of fear a little tremOr Of JOY
made her throat Quiver, and the pros
pect Of her interview with the house
committee was not even needle point
shadow OH the clear serenity Of her
happiness, for as he said good night
Jack had held her hand and whispered:
Never mind, dear, We'll grin and
bear it together. Won't weT'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

about yourself" he went on, his tone
suddenly changing. why did you slip
of so, Gilbert? Was 1t kind to leave
us all these years without wordT
The sick man hesitated. What he
had done suddenly seemed to him small
and foolish. But at twenty-one heroics
are sometimes strong In their appeal.
And he had tried to do his best. 1t
was all over now, though. The truth
could do no harm now. He looked up
into Toms face.
do you remember the night after
my return from college," he began
slowly-"how we sat in your room and
talked? l had come home feeling that
at last had accomplished something;
that I was nearing the goal on which
my eyes had been set since / could re-
member seeing anything. And them
be paused again-"that night you told
me Of your love for Alice" he said
quietly. "And in that moment I re-
nounced my dream. oh, don't mind,"
he added hastily as the other started.
1T Is all ended long ago. should not
tell were it not" lying manfully. Il
have long since left that love behind.
But, then, felt that there was nothing
for me but flight. And sO"-
"And you sacrificed yourself for
me?" cried Tom, deeply moved. "Oh,
GILBERT" But Gilbert stretched out
remonstrant hand.
Dear old boy" he said tenderly,
"was there ever anything that l could
not have done for you? You loved
her.
"Yes," said Tom musingly. Il loved
her. But now-you are sure that you
have quite, quite forgotten"-with
sudden eagerness.
Sure" returned the other with loyal
lips. Il can meet her without pang.
And-and anyway 1 am going to die"
he added family.
"Die! shouted Tom. "Die! Not
much. We will see what Mabel has to
say about that"
mabel" questioned Rockhlll.
"Why, yes, my wife," laughed Tom.
"Oh, Of course, forgot she was only
child when you went away. She is
Alice's little sister,"
"Alice's sister," gasped Rockhill.
Toms face altered suddenly.
"Why-you didn't think-did you be-
lieye that I had married AliceT he de-
manded. You did?" He stopped. al
ice refused me-" he went on a moment
later. "She has never married. ! think
she never has cared but for one man."
he said with slow significance. "Yet-
If you have forgotten
The sick man, stirred by a sudden
energy, sat up in bed.
"Give me my medicine, please" he
said concisely. 81 am going to get well.
Where Is MabelT
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
Fayors Southdowns.

prefer Southdown sheep, because
they mature early, which is an important
point considering our short summers.
1t is desirable that the lambs get large
enough to turn to pasture in warm
weather and thus get fair growth on
grass. There is no danger that the
sheep business will be overdone in New
England. However, have no more use
for the industry with high-bred stock
until the persons who assess damages
from dogs are willing to allow that $25
sheep is worth more than for mutton.
Why not have law taxing every puppy
s25 as soon as it is born? This would be
better than a yearly tax, because those
who have pets can keep them. This
would cut out hundreds of worthless
ours that are of no earthly use.-F. <.
Wells, Franklin County, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
AN AUSTRIAN CUSTOM.
How the Curious Law About Closing
Houses at Might Operates.

houses ~ Nl8nt OpeEatcss
One Of the oldest of the Austrian
customs Is the result of legislation. Ac.
cording to Jaw, every house must be
closed from 10 o'clock at night until 9
o'clock the following morning. During
that time each house Is In charge of an
attendant known as the 'hausbesor.
GER" or caretaker. In large apartment
buildings this hausbesorger is usually a
uniformed porter. Every person enter.
Ing the house between 10 at night and
6 in the morning must pay to the haus.
besorger 20 hellers "a cents.
This gives rise to a curious condition.
Naturally the man who comes home at
early hours need not necessarily pay
anything, while the man who habitual.
ly gets in at or in the morning is a
frequent contributor to the hausbesor.
gers bank account. Inquiry Of the
hausbesOrger concerning Mr.. A may
result in the startling information that
he is most disreputable, mean sort of
man, while the nighthawk Mr.. B will
undoubtedly be lauded as splendid
fellow of excellent reputation. As a
conservator of the public morals, there
fore, the hausbesorger can hardly be
called success.-OutloOk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
Royal Women Gamblers.

Marie Antoinette was slave to
cards. On one occasion she played for
thirty-six hours ut sitting with but
an intermisslon Of couple Of hours.
"The play at the queens table at
Fontainebleu," wrote the Emperor Jo-
seph H., was like that In common
gambling house-people Of all kinds
We're there and mingled without de-
corum. Great scandal was caused by
the fact that several Of the ladies
cheated"
Anne Boleyn, Henry Wills III fated
queen. was never quite so happy as
when playing for high stakes. The
records of privy purse expenses are
full of her winnings from her royal
spouse, for she was a lucky player
Chicago Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
Sincere Admiration.
Why do you insist on keeping q par

"Why do you insist on keeping par
rot?"
Because" answered the lonely man,
81 like to hear 1t talk. The parrot Is
the only creature gifted with the power
of speech that is content to repeat just
what 1t hears without trying to make
a good story Of it."-Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

"And what is your ground for ex.
pecting to secure divorceT
"My husband doesn't love me any
more"
"How do you known
"He said he didn't love me when my
temper was bad"
But that doesn't prove that he
doesn't love you any more
"Yes, 1t does" Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
Loves Com ma n d ments.

1. Thou shalt have no other love
but me. .. Trust me all in all or not
ut all. 3. Thou shalt not dull me with
safety. 4. Wound me not with cruel
words. ). Thou shalt not bind me
with fetters. q. Guard me rs the jew
ell Of thy soul, for once lost can
never be regained. I. Thou shalt not
mistake thy fancies for me.-Phlladel-
nhiu Rullptin
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
nliforin1 Reuu rfee.

A friend of mine. a London editor.
controls two daily papers and farm
I'm Warwickshire. There is legend
that the members Of his staff who seek
his special graces buy the editors eggs.
"Do you know" one of them. greatly
daring. is reported to have said to him,
"two Of your eggs | had yesterday
were not what you might call truly ru-
ral?" "Indeedw said the editor grim
ly. "And that article Of yours in yes
terday's issue didn't seem to me quite
new laid."-Illustrate London News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
English In Switzerlan n d.

Some odd English is found in n
guide book published by the Associa'
tion of Hotel Keepers Of Switzerland.
BrevIty is the object of the compilers.
Thus the Aigle Grand hotel promises
"bill., rest, physic. at the cstabl." 1t
Is only after reflection that the rea!cr's
wonder at finding "bill' among tile
attractions is allayed by tie stop.
"Bill." means billiards; probably Rest
can be had elsewhere than in Aigle.
But rest" means restaurant and
"physic." physician. Another hotel at
Aigle enjoys "cOrrobor%tive air"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
Close of the Fair Season.

With this issue of the Maine Farmer
closes the record of the agricultural
fairs for the season. Our columns have
given, so far as space would allow, an
impartial review of the management OF
these exhibitions and the quality of the
stock and other exhibits there shown as
seen by the Farmer representative.
While the weather has been unfavorable,
in some cases, to the full success desired,
yet there has been every evidence that
the interest in these occasions Is being
fully sustained. The quality of the
stock shown has given ample proof of
the improvement being made both in the
breeding and the feeding of the herds
and flocks found on the farms from one
extreme of the state to the other, and
also in the care bestowed upon them by
their keepers and owners. Especially
has this been true of the dairy classes of
COWS. 1t is perfectly safe to claim there
never before has been such a showing OF
superior milking stock in our state.
This evidence of what the breeders and
dairymen in our state are doing, and in
view of the fact that dairying is fast be-
cominga leading stock industry among
our farmers, ia a feature of marked
significance.
Farm implements have also been
strong feature of all the fairs, and best
of all, have attracted wide and general
attention. In farming as we'll as in
other industries, this is fast becoming
an implement age.
Still another striking feature OF the
years fairs has been the marked advance
in the art of showing. Showing has be-
come one of the fine arts. People have
learned that to attract attention and
hold the passer-by, an exhibit, of what
ever kind, must be artistically displayed.
In the farm and garden product, occa-
a case is still found where the
monstrous is given the leading place,
and where the lesson has not yet been
learned that cleanliness and order are an
important accompaniment of collection
of farm products. But every year is get
ting farther on in the art of showing.
After the present issue of the Farmer
we shall again be able to resume our
usual variety, and make room for our
many valued correspondents who by
this time have a store of comment, in
quiry and information awaiting our
Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
A PROMINENT western au

A prominent western authority on
cattle and cattle products, recently re-
turned from Europe, asserts that Ameri-
cans do not know the rudiments In veal
making. He tells Of German veals that
are raised on the hothouse lamb plan,
that weigh about double what American
grown veals do at four or six weeks old,
the meat being the tenderest and best In
the world. Such veal 10 mOrsel that
the public here would have to be educat-
ed up to before they would appreciate
it. He believes such veal would then
pay handsomely.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
The kuklux Khan Ritual.

That only two copies Of the Kuklux
Klan ritual are known to exist Is the
statement of Thomas Dixon In the
Metropolitan. One Of them, he says,
is in the library of Columbia college;
the other is among the archives Of
Tennessee. 1t was the composition Of
General George w. Gordon Of Mem.
phis, and II began thus:
"This IL an institution Of chivalry,
humanity. mercy and patriotism, en-
bodying In Its genius and Its principles
all that Is chivalric in conduct, noble
In sentiment, generous In manhood and
patriotic In purpose"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
-Four spiders to Ii. Pound.

The lizard spider (Mslus mygale) Is
the largest species Of venomous spider
known. He is Of bright yellow color
with three red stripes on his back and
crescent Of pure black on the abdo-
men. Full grown specimens Of the
lizard spider (so called because their
chief food Is small lizards, frogs, etc.,
measure four inches across the back
and have legs ten inches long. Four
full grown males collected by a Brit
ish exploring expedition weighed one
pound four ounces. This giant of the
spider family is a native Of CeylOn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
Throwing the Dart In Cork Harbor

The ancient civic ceremony known
as throwing the dart Is performed
every third year, and 1t survives only
in Cork. Proceeding to the mouth OF
the harbor, the lord mayor casts
silver dart into the sea and as he does
SO proclaims his jurisdiction rs ad-
miral of the port over the harbor and
all its inlets and creeks. The naval
authorities look on with unconcern. the
ceremony having long ago lost Its an
cient significance. Throwing the dart
is now merely the occasion for a civic
0uting.-London Mail.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
To Please Him.

Mrs. Ascum-But why do you buy
such expensive things when you know
your husband can't afford them? Mrs.
Wise-I just do 1t to please him. Mrs.
Ascum-To please him? Mrs. Wise
Yes; there's nothing he likes better
than a chance to have something to
complain about to his own people and
pose as a martyr.-Philadelphia Ledg-
er.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
What He Needed.

Patient-Why are you going to op-
crate on me? Young Doctor-Because
l need the money. Patient-Well,
that's all right. l didn't know but you
was going to operate on me because
you needed the experience.-Judge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
ScrupulOus.

Student-For this insult challenge
you to pistols. Commercial Traveller
All right, but first you will have to
take out shooting license. for my
name Is Hare.-London Punch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
Her Mean RetOrt.

Husband during the spat)-1 wish
you were some place where | would
never see you again. Wife Calmly
In other words, you wish l were in
heaven, suppose.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
The Other Side.

Crawford-The doctors claim we die
before our time from eating too much
CRAFTSMANSHIP the people who never
get enough to eat don't seem to live
as long.-TOm Watson's Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
And Got Rid of 1t.

Mrs. Pitley-They say he is so un-
kind to his wife. Mr.. Pitley-That
shows how people misjudge Il man.
/ know It to be fact that he spent one
whole year endeavorlng to make u sat.
isfactory investment Of his wife's mon.
ey.-Town and Country.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
An Ideal Woman.

"She manages her husband without
letting him see she does It,"
"Oh, more than that. She doesn't
even try to let other people see she
does it."-BroOklyn Life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
Femininity.

De Style-Was she surprised when
you told her there was price upon
her head? DetectiveYes; she asked
me II Il was on straight.-Smart Set.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
To Raise Morgan Horses.

Plans are being formulated by the
United States government to establish
breeding farm for raising Morgan
horses in Burlington, VT. Through the
influence of Senator Redtield Proctor,
George NJ. Rommell of the bureau of
animal industry in Washington was
asked To visit Vermont and look over the
site for such an establishment and he
returned home much pleased with his
visit
While in the city he had conference
with Senator Proctor and the board of
control of tine Vermont state expert
ment station of the university of Yer
mont, with a view to taking action along
this line.
1t is contemplated to carry on the
breeding of Morgan horses with the
idea of bringing back to more general
use one of the best types of carriage
horses in existence.
The Morgan horse was for generations
the noted product of Vermont farms,
but for the past 10 or Is years they
have been supplanted by other breeds
and the Morgan has not been at
premium. The past year, however, has
seen a marked change and the recent
county fairs in the state, particularly
those held along the Champlain valley
there, have been large and excellent ex-
hibits of this famous horse.
The plan of the government has the
enthusiastic support of President Roose-
Welt it is said.-Turf, Farm and Home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

Gibraltar may fairly be called the
land Of tunnels, there being over sew
enty miles Of burrowed rock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

The milk COW needs sunsine, not alone
for health, but to aid 10 the production
of milk and butter fat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
WANTED

Peeled Pulp Wood, Spruce, Fir, Hem
lock and Poplar, delivered on cars at
any r. r. Station from POwnal to Bethel,
the coming year.
E.W. PENLEY, West Paris.
I'M. DAY, Bryant's Pond.
Nav 80, 1904.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
Devon Cattle are Easy Keepers.

| like Devon cattle very much.
know of but very few weak points in
the animals. l am keeping my pure
bred cows, for think they are the most
economical and profitable in the long
run. have had nearly all breeds of
cattle on my farm, but have found the
Devous the best for all around purposes.
They are hardy and easy keepers. |
figure can keep one-quarter more stock
when | have them than If any other
breed were kept.
As steers and oxen they can draw
more, pound for pound, than any other
breed. They are intelligent and easy to
break and are excellent workers. They
make good beef and veal.
1t is claimed by some milkmen that
the cows are not good mixers, but l
think with a little care in selecting the
dairy strain that one can get herd of
cows that cannot be surpassed by any
other breed, according to size, for milk
ing purposes. As whole, l am sure
there is no other breed of cattle so well
adapted to our rugged New England
billsides as Devons. II We had more
of these animals there would be less
com plant that farming does not pay.
What fiuer picture can one wish to see
than nice herd of well-colored Devons
grazing on the hillside of New England
farm?-H. S. Marsh, CT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
NOTICE.

Az bills contracted against the town OF rams
on the birhWay. either labor or material. we
want presented for payment on or before the ls'
day OF every month
Respectfully
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

II thou hast lettering servant send
him of thy errand just before his dip-
ner.--Fuller.