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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
The Age for Eattenlng.

1t requires about half as much grain
to produce a hundred pounds of gain on
calves as on two-year-olds. The Mis-
souri, Agricultural College has definitely
demonstrated that the most profitable
age to fatten cattle is while they are still
young. The older the animal, the more
food is required to produce a given
gain. Other stations have arrived at
the same result. The Central Expert.
ment Station Farm at Ottawa, Can,
found by comparing 1000 pounds live
weight in the case Of calves, yearlings
two and three-year-olds that the profit
for each one thousand pounds was
Calves, $31 yearlings, $27; two-year-olds
1910; three-year-olds, sl2.s0. WheI
all the cattle of all ages were purchased
at 4c. q pound and sold fat at &c., ths
profit on $1,000 invested in feeding was
Calves, $557.5O; yearlings, s2S4; two
year-olds, $l9S.75; three-year-Olds
Sl77.5O. F. B. MUMFoRD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12

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every whim of fastidiOus femininty
| has been anticipated, and not to the
extent of Il lot of space filling frIppery,
mark you. for each little accessory is
of admirable workmanship and excel
| lent material.
| There were seen here number OF
handsome ia.S of colored leathers-
rich purple. wines and green's. brought
| out to match gowns of corresponding
| colors. but the ever elegant black with
| gold and gun metal mUllningS IN all
| the smart new shapes We're Singled out
among the others on account of their
style.
A particularly hand some vanity bag
was of black seal of generous proper
| tiOns. conveniently fitted with strap
handle. with purse pocket on the out
side. and IN individual pockets on the
inside were II dainty pair OF opera
| glasses. tiny powder pun and hand mir
| rOr. Il pearl handled glove fastener and
Il charming little feather fan Will! tor
| toiSe shell sticks. the brown tipped
| feathers matching the shell sticks per.
fectly.
| \ pin seal bag was lined throughout
with Dresden silk. with II suede lined
| center pocket for jewels. In this bag
were Il memo. pad and pencil. gold
trimmed opera glasses and powder puff
| and mirror.
The newest shopping bags are enor-
nous affairs. exceedingly handsome
ones being of black walrus leather lin
ed with black kid. the corners being
protected 10y gold mOuntings. These
are fitted with Il small change purse
end cardcaSc.
Miniature opera glasses which slip
aa>iiy into the vest pocket are fast su-
prrSeding the old style larger ones. but
| where the latter are carried there are
many very lovely bags for such pur-
poses. 4 charming opera bag is made
Of cloth of gold with gold iiligree
mOuntings. and bags Of soft Dresden
ribbons are rs popular rs ever.
Excellent soft leather and sne'le col.
| lar bags for men. Just the right size 10
draw up over collars 10 be carried I'm
| the suit case. were among number Of
smart leather and p!gskin gifts for
men-but this is another story. which
will come later.
| On the crltcr counter of another shop
were number of exquisite shirt waist
patterns. each folded and tied into
neat square box tritie larger than
handkerchief box These patterns were
of new wash fabrics. smart blue and
green checked madras. dainty snow
drop and hcur.de-ls designs and quaint
| figures. each box containing waist
pattern.
| [Our readers may have any question
| concerning fashion or fabrics answered
without charge by Rene Dcvcrauy. the
fashion expert. by addressing Rene Dev-
| eraIx =. o. Box 260, Madison ,uare.
New York. incloslng stamp for reply.l
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
Worlds Wheat.
ESTIMATES ON THE TWO GREAT SOURCES
OF BREAD SUPPLY.

The worlds wheat crop of 1905 is
estimated by the Hungarian ministry ol
agriculture at 3,1S9, 100000 bushels of
sixty pounds, against 1882, 600, 900 such
bushels last year. Beerbohm's Evening
Corn Trade List puts this years whea,
crop at 3,223, 100000 bushels of sixty
pounds against 3, l56, 1000 such bush.
els in 1904. Both estimates make the
crop of 1905 the larger, the excess in Its
favor amounting, however, to less than
one-fOurth of per cent according to the
Hungarian estimate, and 81 per cent
according to the figures given by Beer.
bohm.
The Hungarian estimate for rye Is
l .539. .OOO, 900 bushels of fifty-six pounds
against 1851 900, 900 such bushels last
year. The decrease, which exceeds 10
per cent. is attributed chiefly to the
large deficiency in the Russian crop OF
this grain. Unimportant as is the place
that rye occupies among the cereals
cultivated in the United States, it is by
no means unimportant as a part OF the
worlds bread supply, nor is it without
effect on the price obtainable for the
exportable wheat surplus of the United
States.
If the wheat and rye crops of the
world, as estimated by the Hungarian
ministry of agriculture, be taken to-
gether and expressed in centals of lOC
pounds, this years estimate for the two
great bread grains combined will be
found to be about lS per cent below
the estimate for last year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12

could have mistaken her for an Orham
Neck book agent by the name Of
~ Gusty-'Gusty Blackw Heavens!
"I'll be down In few minutes, Mr..
Hazeltine," said the captain. "Set still,
won't you:"
But Mr.. HaZeltine wouldn't sit still.
He announced that 1t was late and he
must be going. And 90 he did In spite
Of his hosts protestations.
Look out for the stairs" cautioned
the captain, Leading the way with the
lamp. "The feller that built 'em must
have b'lieved that savin' distance
lengthens out life. Come to think Of 1t,
I wouldn't wonder IL them stairs was
the reason why me and Jerry and Pc
rez took this house. They reminded us
so of the shrouds on three MASTER"
Elsie Preston did her best to smile as
her companion ratified on In this fash
ion, but both the smile and the cap
tain's cheerfulness were too plainly as
sumed to be convincing, and they
passed down the hall In silence. At the
open door of the sickroom Captain Fri
paused.
Hes asleep" he whispered, land,
remember, if he wakes up and doesn't
know you yOI needn't feel bad"
Elsie slipped by him and knelt by
the bed, looking into the white, old
f,lce Oh the pillow. Somehow the harsh
lines had faded out Of 1t, and it looked
only old and pitiful.
The captain watched the tableau for
q moment or two and then tiptoed into
the room and placed the lamp on the
bureau.
Now, l think likely" he said in II
rather husky whisper, that you'd like
to stay with your grandpa for little
while, SO I'll go. downstairs and see
ebout supper. No, no, no." he added,
holding up his hand US the girl spoke
s9me words Of protest, you amt goin'
nowheres to supper. You're goin' to
stay right here. If you want me, jest
speak"
And he hurried downstairs and into
the kitchen, clearing his throat with
vigor and making great to do over
the scratching Of match.
Mrs. Snow returned few minutes
later, and to her the news of the arriv-
al was told, as it was also to Perez and
Jerry when they came Mrs. Snow took
charge of the supper arrangements.
When the meal was ready she said to
Captain Fri:
"Now I'll go upstairs and tell hel
to come down. I'll stay with Capn
Baxter till you're through, and then
p'raps If one of you'll take my place
I'll eat my supper and wash the dishes.
You needn't come up now. I'll intro
duce myself"
Some few minutes passed before
Miss Preston came down. When she
did so her eyes were wet. but her man
ner was cheerful, and the unaffected
way In which she greeted Captain Pc
rez and Captain Jerry when these two
rather bashful mariners were intro
duced by Fri won them ut once.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
Palatabllity of Silage.

Cows as we'll as other stock have a
wonderful liking for silage, and believe
much of the success in feeding it can be
attributed to its palatability, said G. P.
Goodrich at Round Up institute, Eau
Claire, Wis. They even prefer it, to
certain extent at least, to fresh cut for.
age or good grass In the pastures.
have seen cows in June, when on good
pastures, which had been fed silage
every day, come to the gate at 4 O'Clock
in the afternoon and below and ask to
come to the barn and get silage, which
they would eat greedily and with ap
parently great relish. l have seen thu
experiment made Of offering COWS at the
same time corn cut fresh from the field
aud silage that was put up the year DO
fore. Every COW chose the silage and
ate that first.-Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12

Dairy and Food Commissioner E. K.
Shaker of st. Paul spoke of the duty OF
the buttermsker to himself, to his
creamery and to the state. The butter.
maker must be an honest man, accom-
modating to those with whom he comes
In contact. He must be force In the
community In which he lives, and II
would be better If he is business man.
The best place for making q reputation
is an old, dilapidated creamery. M
matter how bad the creamery is, 1t Car
be kept clean. There Ia no danger oi
over-production, as good butter will a.
ways find good demand.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12

The supper was great success. 1t
was Saturday night, and a Saturday
night supper to the average New Eng
lander means baked beans. The cap
tains had long ago given up this be-
loved dish because, although each had
tried his hand at preparing it, none
had wholly succeeded, and the caustic
criticisms of the other two had pre-
vented further trials. But Mrs. Shows :
baked beans were triumph. So also
was the brown bread.
As they rose from the table the young
lady asked question concerning the
location Of the hotel. The captain
made no answer ut the time, but after
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
slightly Superhu0us.

The man Of this story Is a very light
sleeper, one who is easily wakened and
who ID a long time getting to sleep
In a Vermont hotel he had at last go'
sound asleep when q loud rap, repeat
cd, awoke him.
whats wantedT
Package downstairs for you."
"Well, 1t can wait till morning,
suppose"
The boy departed, and after a loni
time the man was sound asleep again
when there came another resoundini
knock at the door.
"Well, what is It nowT he inquired.
"'Tain't for you, that package!-
Boston Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
Rank Cnrelcssn css.

A New Yorker who. being rich, en-
plOys man servant said to his valet
one morning, "IIOskin!" "Sir," said
the man. You aDe getting careless,
Hoskin." Oh. sir, hope not. sir"
You don't brush my clothes regularly
any more" "Oh, sir, assure you
"There, Hoskin, that will do. l left
a dollar in my white vest pocket yes
terday morning and-it Is still there"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
3Piece Toilet Set S0Q6
Usu ly Sold Fa $1,000 OV
OUR SPECIAL n
Christmas Price ~

The opportunity OF purchasing so hano
some and serviceable q Christmas Git'
for SO little money seldom presents tset
Only the immense purchasing power oi
the Gigantic establishment of MACf'S
the largest Dry Goods and Depart'
ment store In the country. makes sucf
offerings possible. The toilet set here or
fered is typical of the MACY method oi
pricing. II Is an exact reproduction OF an
expensive sterling silver set. Is heavily
triple plated on high grade. hardened
Britannia metal The set consists OF a
beveled plate glass mirror inches III
diameter. brush with Is rows penetrating
bristles, and comb 7iz inches long. WITH
coarse and fine teeth. With ordinary care
this set will last for twenty years. II
vou are not satisfied after purchasing thai
II is all and more than We claim. we
cheerfully refund your money. as on all
goods purchased from us. And remember
YOU are dealing with MACYS, a house
hold word for forty-eight years. name
that stands for Reliability. Probity. Truth
We sell more goods for cash than
any other store I'm the United State"
and, quality for quality, we under
ell every other store I'm the United
States.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
A York iarmer statsd the other day

A York iarmer stated the other day at
. grocery store fireside that his winter
supply Of corn cost him only Is cents
bushel this fall when most Of bis neigh
bors were paying about 70 cents. The
listeners about the store looked rather
incredulous. "Where'd you buy your
corn?" asked one. "Didn't buy 1t; rails
ed it myself" was the reply, a. with
self-satisfied smile he again liz bis pipe,
buttoued up his coat and started out to
mount into bis substantial Concord
wagon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
Twenty-Five Acres.

Competent statisticians declare that
twenty-five acres of land are necessary
to sustain one man on fresh meat. The
same space Of land, II devoted to
wheat culture would feed ~ people: II
to oats. Sc: rotatces. Indian corn and
rice. l1G. -. Z to the p!antain. or ba-
mana. over ccG1 "cCD,c
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12

The election of Hon. N. j. Bachelor,
for SO many years Master of the New
Hampshire State Grange, as Master of
the National Grange, is proof that the
wise counsels of former years will pre-
vail. His election is not only recog-
milton of the intrinsic worth of the man
but also of the worth of the Order in
New England. Every loyal patron in
Maine will rejoice at the result, for It
insures added strength to our agricultural
interests and firm upholding of the
essentials of right living. Brother Bach
elder is an able and conscientious ex.
ponent, both in his life and public OF
private services, of true-hearted Ameri-
can citizenship, and under his leader
ship the Grange will 60 forward. We
shall miss the enthusiasm and faithful
ness of Brother Jones, but his mantle
could not have fallen upon more wOr-
THY ccessor.-Geo. N. Twitchell in
Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
As Necessary as Tea
for the Family

Dear Sirs:-
| have used your very valuable Bit
tiers for about thirty years. and should
| live as much longer l should still use
them. for they are as necessary to have
in the honse as tea is for the table. I
should not know how to get along
without them.
l am very truly yours,
MRS. F. c. TRUE,
May IS. 1903. Readheld, Me.
A family remedy of established
merit. You may profit by the expert.
ence of others. Always keep Il. F."
Atwoods Bitters in the house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12

Short crop Of apples in Michigan; quail
ity about the same as last year. Part
Of Allegan Co. has good crop. Choice
fruit mostly sold at IS per barrel.-C
| e. Bassett.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLow."

on practical agricultural topics
10 solicited Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY ID.
HA~hOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
CHAPTER TX.

~ PERHAPS, ON the whole, 1t Is
III not surprising that Captain
hEukA Eri didn't grasp the situation.
6{3$8 Neither his two partners nor
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
.!UR WEEKLY
NEW YORK LETTER

Timely Suggestions For Holiday Shop
pers-vanity Bags Completely Fur.
nished-increased Size In Shopping
eass-Smart Leather and Pisskin
Gifts For Men.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12

Our Christmas Gifts Catalogue Is
now ready for mailing and will be sent
free ON request. Instead Of raekms
YOUR brains in the selection Of suit
able Christmas Gift. write postal
card NOW for our Catalogue. Con-
tains thousands Of suggestions. Illus
trated, with prices. Of suitable holiday
gifts for man. woman or child. ITS
FREE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
The Kidneys

When they are weak. Tor.
pid, or staSnant. the whole
system suffers. Don't neg
lect them At this time. but
heed the warning Of The
aching back. the bloated
face, the sallow complexion,
the urinary disorder, and
begin treatment at once with
which aims the best and
eafest curative substmces.
For testimonials q rsnGkeble o1so
0snd tcg Book on Ndnsys, No. q.
G. / Hood Co.. LoWso. No.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-06-13
MANY MILLIONS
IN THE SCHEME
Thomas F. Ryan Has Plan Regard
ing the Equitable.
GIGANTIC TRUST COMPANY
DEPOSITS PROBABLY WILL
AMOUNT TO $4,000, 900.
GIGANTIC TRUST COMPANY

Al EW YORK. June 12--The OTganiza-
" ton Of the largest trust company
in the United States and one Of
the largest financial institutions Of the
world. was said today to be a part Of
the plan Of Thomas r. Ryan in negO-
tiating the purchase of the stock Of the
Equita bic Life Assurance society held
by James H Hyde Mr. Ryan's plan
was reported today TO be to consolidate
the Equitable Trust company, the Mer-
camille Trust company and the Morton
Trust company. all of this city. with
the last named in control. 1t is ex-
pected that this would result in Great
ing z financial institution with deposits
second only to those Of the National
CITY bank of New York. which has de-
posits Of S1S5, GOO. 000. The deposits of
the proposed consolidated trust com
pany would amount TO Sl69. 000. 900, the
capital stock to S1,000.o00 and the sur
plus to 81, O00, 600.
Mr.. Ryan'S plan was reported today
to contemplate also the elimination OF
the control of subsidiary companies by
the Equitable Life Assurance society
Former President Cleveland has writ
ten d letter TO Thomas F. Ryan con
corning the tr-usteeship of the stock of
The Equitable. which he accepts.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-06-13
ARGUMENT ON DEMURRER IN THE
CASE AGAINST SENATOR MITCHELL

United States District Judge john J.
Dehaven of San Francisco deiegat ed
by United States Circuit Judge Charles
H Gilbert 10 hear the sO-called land
fraud cases. presided in the United
States district court The government
was represented by District Attorney
Francis J. Heney and Senator Mitchell
by Judge A. s Bennett of The DalleS.
Ore, and ex-senator ThUrstOn.
After hearing oral arguments both
sides having previously filed written
briefs. Judge Dehaven took the motion
under Amusement
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-06-13
STRIKE OF THE CHICAGO TRANSFERS
LIKELY TO DIE A NATURAL DEATH

Chicago. June 12.-The transfers
strike has come to the stage where it
viii die natural death unless new life
is injected into it by the strikers. Dur
ing the past twenty-four hours nothing
Of any Importance whatever has devel-
Oped. neither side to the controversy
having made any aggressive move. Ac-
cOrding to the employers involved in
the trouble. they have succeeded in get
ting their business almost back to nor
NAL conditions. The teamsters are do
ing absolutely nothing in the strike,
not move being made either for peace
of a spread of the difficulty
New Jury at Work.
The new grand jury today began an
investigation of the alleged charges of
bribery in connection with the strike
which was left unfinished by the last
grand jury.
Several witnesses were heard. among
them being Fred SOntag. Chicago man
sger for the AnheUseT- Busch Brewing
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-06-13
FLAMES BURST FROM MONT PELEe
Volcano Which Caused the Loss of 10000 Lives in 1902 Shows
Signs of Aciivty-CoIIapse of Part Of the
Cone of the Crater Sunday.

the village Of Leprechur. which is on
the extreme line forming the limit Of
the territory devastated during the +er-
rible outbreak Of May. 1892. Gre uiting
in the loss OF about 20. O00 Iivesl, and
then swept seward and disappeared.
After this the volcano again became
calm and remained SO until the night
Of June i0-l1, during which the dome
WAS illuminated by numerous luminous
points. The collapse OF part Of the
dome occurred yesterday morning at S
q clock II was accomplished by an
outflow OF mud into the White River
valley At Il 30 a. m. the same morn
ing a dense cloud of smoke slowly arose
from TIE crater 20 the estimated height
of about !, 600 yards, and extended to
WaTdA Leprechur- where the smoke was
dissipateG- Since then the volcano has
remained "a I'm.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-06-13
SALE WAS ABSOLUTE
Hyde Equitable Stock Turned Over TO
the Syndicate Without
Conditions.

New York. June Paul Morton.
chairman of the board of directors Of
the Equitable Life Assurance society.
who went to Washington last night,
viii not return to New York until We'd
nesday- 1t is expected that the work
of readjustment of the methods and
conduct Of the society's management
viii then be resumed
Thomas r. Ryan. in response to a re-
quest for further details concerning the
purchase of the Hyde stock gave out
the following statement;
The purchase of the stock was absO-
lutte and free from any condition or
commitment as to future action.
THE general orders Of the Trustee
ship of the stock have already been
ordered in the letter to Mr.. Cleveland
The deed OF trust is now being pre-
pared and viii be made public in due
course
state Superintendent Of Insurance
Hendricks has finished his investiga-
ton of the Equitable affairs. Mr.. Hen
bricks was not in town today.
! There was no meeting of the Equit-
/ able trustees today.
Chairman Morton has prepared a
! circular letter to the sOciety'S general
/ agents informing them officially of his
/ election with plenary powers. He
quotes from the letter Of Mr.. Ryan
dealing with the trusteeship and init
mates that the plans of retrenchment.
while of sweeping character. viii not
go so far as to restrict expenditures
| calculated 10 add to the society's bust
/ ness.
Chairman Morton in his circular
| says.
The Equitable society has been Sc
| verely tested and the ordeal has re-
| vealed TO the world its strength and
prosperity with an emphasis which
could never have been shown as sig
nifcantly by an ordinary method of
| demonstration. The fears of timid pol
| icy-holders have been aroused and
many have been alarmed by exaRger-
ated or misleading newspaper articles.
But it is astonishing that the increase