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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
Potato Growing In Maine.
HOW THE ARoosTooK FARMERS PRE-
PARE THE GROUND, PLANT, FERTIL-
IZE AND CULTIVATE.

d. Z. g., Mohawk, N. Y: VIII some farmer
familiar with the methods used in Aroostook
County, Me-. please answer through The Trtb'
une Farmer. tbs following queseionss How deep
do lama sn a1a 90 ySSo both
or In drills one way II the latter, h,w far apart
each way? DO you plant In deep furrow or
on the surface? DO you use commercial fer'
tilizer Of any kind; II SO, what kind Is 1t?
REPLY By b. WALKER MCKEEN, FRYE
BURG, ME-.
Answering the questions of D. Z. S.,
in their order, I will say that land for
potatoes is usually ploughed from six to
eight inches deep. By far the larger
part of the land is ploughed n the tall,
many farmers beginning their ploughing
very soon after the haying season is
past.
The potatoes are planted in drills;
these drills are from thirty inches to
three feet apart; the potatoes are placed
from twelve to eighteen inches apart In
the drills. These distances vary accord
ing to the variety of seed used and tue
fertility of the land.
Horse planters are used entirely.
These machines drop the seed in fur
row from three to four inches below the
surface. Potatoes are usually planted In
three or four year rotation, clover and
oats, or wheat, occupying the land the
remainder of the period. Little barn
manure is used, but commercial fertil-
izers are used literally. These fertil-
izers are made up to contain from l to 2
per cent of nitrogen, 4 to per cent OF
phosphoric acid, and 10 per cent of
potash. The quantity used varies from
one. half ton to one ton an acre. This
will cover the extremes used by differ
ent farmers, think. I know one man
who used the latter amount on an area
of one hundred acres last season.
1t may be of interest to D. 4. s. and
other Tribune Farmer readers to know
something of the method of culture.
The potatoes are planted as early as
possible; then as soon as they begin to
break the ground, ridge of earth is
thrown over them with horse hoe.
This serves to kill the small weeds and
to protect the potatoes from late frosts.
As soon as the tops break the ground
again the earth is removed and the
ground is levelled by being thoroughly
worked over with weeder or light har-
row. Next, the horse cultivators are
started, aud, as a rule, are kept going
as long as the tops stand erect. Then
the hitler is used to ridge them up.
This, with the active spraying to kill the
beetles and prevent blight, constitutes
the seasons work in the fields till time
to dig the potatoes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11

that girl Cecily. perhaps-for before he
sailed he borrowed $500 francs with
his plantation as security"
Seven hundred dollars - that
wouldn't go far" commented.
HE hadn't enough to run him q
| month-and he's been here nearly
twice that long. It's evident that he's
an extravagant liver. He's been NOV
Ing in expensive company and has. OF
course, been keeping up his end. Then.
too, don't doubt that he provided for
| ThOmpsOn-gave him enough money,
anyway, to keep drunk On-that's tho
only way to explain ThOmpsOn's tax.
| ing IN apartment like that. I should
say that $500 would be low esti-
mate for the two months. OF course
he had to get all his clothing new
Martinique clothing wouldn't do for
March in New York"
"All of which indicates" I said.
"either that ne had other resources or
that he's received some money-$l. 600
| ut least-sincc he's been here"
"Prccisely-and incline to the latter
theory. Hes working some sort OF
tremendous bunko game. Hes playing
| for big stakes. He's not the man to
play for little ones"
NO" / s.scntcd. hes not" and we
fell silent while the waiter removed
the dishes.
We put OH our coats and went out
togetllS.. On the steps we paused.
There's one thing. Lester" he said
"keep a clear head; don't let that
SIREN
mo DANGER" interrupted, and half
unconsciously touched ring OH my
finger.
He smiled us he saw the gesture.
"Oh, yes; I'd forgotten about that.
| Where Is she now!'
"In Florl;!a-shc and her mother.
They're coming north next month"
We'll" he said. I'm glad you've got
the ring: you'll need it this next week.
| | wish the chance was mine. Cecily.
I'm sure, knows good many Interest
| ins things ABOUT Tremaine. Besides.
I haven't got your high moral scrtples.
believe in fighting fire with fire.
| However do your best. III loot you
I'D as soon as get back. GoOdby."
| The next day was Saturday. T'..
| maine was 10 leave in the afternoon
| for his wec.::'. absence. and be came In
| before | LEI; in the morning TO say
| goodby. He seemed strangely clatei
and triumphant. lis eyes were even
brighter than usual; the color came and
| went In his cheeks. He presented al.
| together most fascinating appear
an,c. He fingered only n moment TO
shake hands and thank NE again.
At the Office fouud awaiting NE
note from Godfrey, scriD3!ed hastily In
| the station of the Pennsylvania road:
Dear I.cstor-By the mcrest sood luck
I met Jack Drysdale Just after is'I
YOU. Drysda!e Is betroth' j 10 .i:ss cry
| don ard Is To lc one ot a little ho..se
| party which Mrs De!roy has arranged AZ
| her country house near Babylon, Long .i-
land Trcmainc Is 10 Le II guest also. Lax
| Is where he will spend the week. AMI l. .
evident he's going there with purpose.
| would give worlds to be there. bHt
| Drysalc has promised to keep ioGI.."i
Of evcnts-hc'S willing 10 do good Gea!
for me-anG u wire me II anything ta-
u ual napp,:s. 20 hope Tor the best. He-
| member TO keep your eyes open.
GODFRE:.
II is principally from Drysdale's jour
| nal that have drawn the story OF
| those cventful days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
The SuIfnn,a Rchuke.

An ambassador Of well known Eu-
ropean monarch was riding In the
streets Of Constantinople when one OF
the sultan's carriages rolled by. Bee
ing II was guarded, his curiosity got
the better Of him, and when the car.
riage reached him he was daring
enough to peep In ut the passenger.
He was surprised and pained to re-
ceive blow in the face from an At
tendant in charge. Mad with rage. he
demand led audience OF the sultan. The
sul.an listcrHd attcntively and for .
moment appeared lost in thought. At
last lie spoke: "My dear -, have
gone carefully into the case and see
exactly low Il stands. You are. of
course. 4 gentleman. Therefore you
would never have committed such q
breach of good manners as you aI.
lege to have taken place. Therefore no
attendant could possibly have struck
You. The whole affair seems to bs Z
product OF your faLcy. Let " dis
miss II" o.. :
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
Farm Wealth.
FARMERS AS BANKERS, DEPosIToRs IN
BANKS AND LANDOWNERS.

According to Secretary Wilson in his
summing up of agricultural matters
for 1905, one of the most notable out
growths of savings by farmers is the
great multiplication of small national
banks in recent years. As many as
l,754 banks, each with capital Of
less than $4,000, were organized from
March, 1900, to October, 1905. These
were distributed mostly throughout the
south and the north central states in
rural regions. In the south 1888 OF
these banks were organized and in the
north central states 792. The capital
of these banks has come from the farm
ers. The increase of bank deposits In
agricultural states is most extraordi-
nary. The increase during the year
which ended June 80 in Iowa and South
Dakota was 14.9 per cent, in Nebraska
1S 5 per cent, in Kansas 81 per cent and
in North Dakota 25 per cent. During
the same time bank deposits in Massa-
chusetts increased 9.l per cent. But
still more remarkable is the bank state
ment for the south central states.
Throughout the whole area of that
division the increase was 22.S per cent,
while the general average increase for
the United States was but 1875 per cent.
For the first time in the financial history
of the south deposits in the banks Of
that region now exceed 1000, 900, 1000.
VALUATION OF FARMS.
During the past five years the value
of medium farms in this country has In
creased 33.5 per cent as compared with
an increase of 25 per cent for the ten
years preceding.
Figured in dollars of gain per acre,
the increases during the five years past
of medium farms were, in the north CEN
tral division, $1125; in the western
division, $3.50; in the north Atlantic,
s.. 20; in the south Atlantic division,
"a .9S, and in the south central division,
SAG The average increase for the
United States was $7,31. The returns
showed that farms of less intensive cul-
ture and crop have increased in value
less than the farms having more valu-
able crops and receiving high culture.
Everywhere is revealed more intelli-
gent agriculture. Farmers are improv-
ing their cultural methods and changing
from less to more profitable crops.
Other causes for higher values are bet
ter buildings, better fences, tile drain
ing, new facilities for transportation,
more railroads and better wagon roads.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11

Tremdine acaS crdaUltng sl01plv about the
room.
wholly steady, opened the door. Tre-
maine was sitting In the chair where
had left him and was just lighting
another cigarette.
He arose with smile as came In.
81 must be going" he said. "And
you will keep an eye on Cecily"
"Yes, Ill be glad to. Good night" l
answered, aud closed the door.
As l turned Godfrey walked calmly
out of the bedroom.
"What do you think Of him" l
asked.
81 think" said Godfrey slowly, "that
he's one of the most consummate
scoundrels / ever had to deal with.
However, We'll unmask him. He's let
ting us into his citadel"
"Did he sit still while l was away"
"Not for an instant. I was sure he
wouldn't. Therefore as soon as l
caught Higgins errand dived behind
your raincoat. Luckily, it's a long
one"
"Yes. And then"
"And then he took quick look
through the bedroom. heard him
open the closet door and drop on one
knee to glance under the bed. Then
he went on into the bathroom and
finally came back again to the sitting
room"
"Well?" l asked, for saw that there
was something yet untold.
"Well," continued Godfrey, "after q
minute or two thought 1t safe to ven
ture out from under the raincoat. more
especially as certain peculiar sounds
from the other room awakened my
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11

give Inc IL r!cw 10 to connection nc
tween him aad Tre.iai.e. X .;uch i
connection existed. There we're Un....mit
| ed possibilities. And yet fee:ins OF
shame held NE back. To take aGran
| tage In this way Of a man who trusted
me, against whom there was nothing
but the mercst. most Intangible sus'
| p!clon-
looked up and met his intent gaze.
"YOu were relectlng?" he said.
Merely that 1t is Il delicate trust.
I'm not at all unwilling 10 undertake 1t,
only
Again he misunderstood; again be
did not wait for me to finish. 1t was
the only weakness l ever detected In
him-hc made false step that could
never he retraced.
"Only you are flesh and blood, you
would say" and he shot me smile
which lllumlned as lightning flash
the depths Of his character. ION that
score, do not worry, beg Of you.
am not of a jealous disposition. shall
uot''-
A knock ut the door interrupted him
or I might have answered In q way
that would have wrecked Godfrey's
plan forever. l flung the door open
and saw Higgins standing there.
"a call at tn telephone fer you, Mr..
Lester" he said.
Excuse me, please" l called over
my shoulder to Tremaine, and strobe
down the hall after the janitor.
II was Mr.. Royce who wanted me;
he had been called suddenly out Of
town and wished to give me some In
structions for the next day. Our con-
vcrsation lasted perhaps five minutes;
then hung up the receiver and mount
ed to my rooms. With hand not
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
Salt for Cows.

Professor Babcock of the Wisconsin
station has been experimenting to ascer-
tain what influence salt has upon the
health and milk-producing ability OF
COWS, says an exchange. He found that
in every case where cows had been de-
prived of salt they exhibited an abnor-
NAL appetite forsit, but in NO case did
the health of the animal, as shown by
the general appearance. the live weight
or the yield of milk, appear to be affect
ed until after they had been deprived OF
salt longer than two or three weeks.
The period of immunity carried with
individual cows, from less than one
month to more than year.
In every case where salt was withheld
condition of low vitality was finally
reached, in which sudden and complete
breakdown occurred, from which recov-
cry was rapid If salt was supplied.
This stage was marked by loss Of appe-
tite, a general haggard appearance,
lustreless eyes, rough coat and very
rapid decline in both live weight and
Weld of milk,
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curiosity. The sounds were o sort OF
slow, regular scraping."
He paused a moment to look ut me
could only stare at him.
Il crept to the door and peepeo
through. Guess what I saw! You new
er could guess, though. Tremaine was
crawling slowly about the room, run
ming his hands carefully over the car
pet. He was searching for the dia
mond."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
The Kidneys

When they ore weak. tor
pid. or stasnant. the whole
system suffers. Don't neg
lect them at this time. but
heed the warning Of the
achin8 back. the bloated
face, the sallow complexion,
the urinary Disorder and
begin treatmentat onceWth
Hood'sSarsaparma
whichcont,ains be best and
sdfest, curative subst,dnces.
For tsefimoniaIs q remAkab3e c1eo
- a. Book On 0ensys, No. ..
CT Heed Co. Lewses ~,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
Dsg-proof Fencing Not Practical.

O0&-pNOVh HShSsh6 sNSs
The inquiry of "E. z. S." as to
whether any fence could be constructed
to keep dogs away from sheep, must
necessarily receive negative reply, as
any dog would In q few moments bur-
row beneath it.
There is In the town Of Denmark q
hostelry full every summer to overflow.
ing where the most superbly cooked
country dinners can be obtained. In
late summer and early fall, the most
delicious native lamb is served In q
manner which takes one back to the
days before western products filled our
markets. Now for two months they
have been unable to obtain any lamb or
mutton, showing how scarce 1t Is right
in the country, whore h andreds OF sheep
should be grown upon the most Ideal
pasture lands.-Cor. in Maine Farmer.
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Mango in hogs Is not difficult to cure
and seldom causes death. 1t Is caused
by q parasite under the surface of the
skin, which produces irritation and later
q scab. This 10 contagious. The best
treatment is to wash the pigs In soft
water and soap, then rub in dry sui
phur. Repeat In week. A third treat
ment is seldom necessary.
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1t IL said that the COW is milking
machine. All concede that a machine
of any kind must be kept 10 the best
possible condition ifit is to bring good
results.
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For Thin
Babies

Fat is of great account
to a baby; that is why
babies are fat. If your
baby is scrawny, SCOTS
l. m ulsion is what he
wants. The healthy baby
stores as fat what it does
not need Immediately for
,one and m us Gle. Fat
babies are happy they do
:ot cry; they are rich ;
heir fat is laid up for
ine of need. They are
.lappy because they are
comfortable. The fat sur
..ounds their little nerves
md cushions them. When
hey are scrawny til hose
serves are hurt at every
.lngentle to u h. They
.elisht in SCOTS Emul-
ion. 1t is as sweet as
wholesome to them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11

Do not allow the dairy COW to De
chased by . dog or to be subjected to
unnecessary disturbance.
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AMONG THE FARMERS.
d" SPEED THE PLOw." !"

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY d.
HAxMoSD, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Paris. Ne.
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CHAPTER TX.

0Cs7Y HAVE come to thank you
8i IL for your kindness Of last
@ night" said Tremaine as
t3sNsS he entered at was In
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
CHAPTER x.

"T YIELL." I said at last, 1T
/" seems to ME we're weaving
% a pretty strong chain about
kSZ our friend Tremaine. But
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
CHAPTER Nj.

1lHEN left the office at noon
IL" next day l took cross town
T car which eventually landed
ls&NJ me at the foot of West Tenth
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-15
neal SENTENCED
Judge OverruIes Boy Murder
er's Motion for New Trial.

This morning Judge Z. f. Parker,
Jr., handed down his decision in the
Jim Neal murder case, and as far as
the lower courts are concerned, the
case is now settled. Judge Parker
overruled the motion for new trial,
from which decision the defendant
excepted and was given thirty days in
which to file a bill OF exceptions for
appeal to the higher court.
Attorneys Kornegay and Turner for
the defense had raised many points
which they claimed were errors sutii-
cient TO entitle them to a new trial,
but the judge overruled them all.
Among the points on which they plac-
ed the greatest reliance, however, was
that they had not been served with a
list of the witnesses and jurors which
the United States statutes require.
Judge Parker, held however, that
when the Arkansas statutes regulate
ing criminal practice and courts were
adopted the whole Arkansas system
Of legal procedure was adopted and,
as Arkansas had noreQuirement SINH
lar to the one required by the United
States statutes formerly In force,
"Mansfeld's Digest is the criminal
procedure in force here, exclusive OF
all others.
The question to which Judge Park
Ell devoted most Of his attention was
the DEFENDANTS contention that he
could not be tried or convicted Of any
crime greater than manslaughter, for
the reason that he had been once con-
yicted of that crime and could not be
placed in jeopardy of his life twice
for the same offense. Judge Parker
based his decision oVerruling this con-
tention on a recent decision OF the Unit
edlStates court in a case arising in the
Philippines, Trono vs. United States,
which was an almost exactly parallel
case, the accused having been convict
ed of lesser offense than the one
charged, and, on his own motion, hay-
ing been given anew trial and convict
ed Of the greater offense.
Mr.. Kornegay was not in court when
the decision was rendered, but Mr.
Turner filed a motion in arrest Of
judgment and also a formal objection
to the defendant being sentenced for
more than manslaughter Neal was
then ordered to come before the Judge,
who in few words sentenced him to
the penitentiary for life.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-15
Havana AppIaudS RooSe-
veIt'S Action and Looks
for Speedy Peace

Havana, Sept. 15-President Roose-
velt's declaration that ir is impera-
tive that hostilities cease and that
arrangements be made to secure the
permanent pacitication Of Cuba was
received enthusiastically on all sides.
Everybody is gratifed at this clear
declaration, and over the fact that
Secretary Taft is TO be sent to render
aid to these ends. The opinion is ex-
pressed that Taft will put an end to
hostilities inside of a week.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-15
ANNUAL FAIR AT
OKOEE A SUCCESS
arge Crowds Are in Attendance
Political Speaking Yesterday Was
Greatly Enjoyed.

Thompson, jar jelly and peaches; II.
A. Carselowey, apples, peaches, jelly,
cherries and black berries; Caroline
Abbey, apple jelly; Miss Vida Cook,
peaches, jelly and tomato preserves;
Lizzie Davis, peach es.
Glass J Needle work: Jennie Clark,
quilt and sofa pillow; Mrs. Warren
staff, lace Tides, patchwork and quilt;
Mrs. Bell Woodall, quilt; Mrs. Roberts,
quilt; Jennie Clark, quilt and sofa pill
low; Mrs. J. Woodall embroidery;
Miss Vida Cook, sofa pillow.
Mrs. Jentry loaf Of bread
Capt, G. S. White presided as mas
ter or the ceremonies during the
speaking season in the afternoon, and
the principal orators IT. $. r. Amos
and Wade S. Stanield, were at their
best, with the exception Of the latter
being afflicted slightly with threat
trouble, and both made rattling
good speeches from their respective
political standpoint. Other speakers
were G., w. Martin for the Democrats
and W. 7. Davis for the Republicans.
Mr.. Amos led off, and as the Demo
cratss seem to have made failure Of
their attempt TO place all response
bility for the abuse Of full-blood In
dians upon the shoulders Of the Re-
publican party, In feeble way he at
tempted to convince his audience that
Democratic officials, from presi dent
down to state officials, did not
drive the Cherokee Indians out Of the
state Of Georgia at the point of the
bayonet after having deprived them
Of their landed rights and having stol-
en- their personal property, but it so
happened a number Of people are look
ing up ancient Cherokee history and
his remarks on this subject fell upon
deaf ears. A good portion Of his adj
dress was devoted to calamity howl
ing about the tariff and how it robs
the people, b1t not a single word Of
commendation did he give Grover
Cleveland and the Wilson bill. His
silence on this subject was simply
painful. At one time in closing a
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-15

The Okoee fair and picnic, which is
y progress at Bud fuckers place
lAr the Okoee postoffice, was quite
III attended yesterday, and those in
tendance gave the political speak
Il in the afternoon close and respect
N attention.
This little fair was started four
Ars ago and has steadily increased
attendance and interest until It
u become quite an event for that
6ti0n Of the country. Liberal pre-
Alms have been offered each year
N those who received awards have
4 paid in full every time.
exhibitors this year are as
2lasc ALL purpose horses: Cor
At. Thompson, Walter Woodall, D.
Il Witt, Jamea Williams and Bud
ecker.
lass b. Draft horses: IN. J, Slate, BIZ
aHaflie, y. n. Clark, G. S. McCombs,
Metzel and T. G. Mussey
Glass ID Mules: J. P. Ferguson and
y. Coen.
Glass Cattle. G. Chapel and
ia Tucker.
Glass r logs: Ben Half, Nat Dick
sDn and III. Ward.
lass Poultry: Mrs. Mills, Mrs.
la4es Mccullough, w. Woodall, Liz
Smith, I. A. Ferguson and /. 6.
Glass III Produce: Fred Stiley, corn
"a onions; J. A. Ferguson, onions;
mes Mccullough, corn and pump
ns; Fl. Ward, corn; w. Woodall,
sh; Mrs Jentry, pumpkins; r. D.
almesley, pumpkins and watermel-
& I. w. Holmsley, corn and Water
llons,gp. ". Thompson, corns viii.
ia Warner, corn; w. Busey, corn;
M, Grimm, corn; and o. w. Kerr
Get potatoes.
|glass Fruit: T. Wyman Thomp-
\ apples; Mrs. Hills, apples, peaches
4 Jelly; J. A. Ferguson. jelly and
serves; Mrs. Woodall, peaches;
Ny Ketohum, peaches and jelly;
q. James Mccullough, jar fruit; ].
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-15
BUSTER BROWN
DREW A CROWD

1t is yariously estimated from 1900
to 2500 people witnessed the free NOV
ing picture entertainment given last
night by The Golden Rule and Brown
Shoe company represented by Prof.
Forest D. High, assisted By his wife.
For a long distance up and down Will
son street overtlowing into Illinois
avenue, the people we're packed and
the program, which was pleasing and
entertaining, lasted over an hour.
Buster Brown and his dog Tige were
entertaining, and the exhibition Of
moving pictures was interesting all
the way through.