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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19
The Farmers Table Manners.

One of the neglected arts in the farm
home is politeness at the table. Eat at
your OWE table as you would dine at the
table of the king"
To be polite at table does not neces-
sarily mean that one must be conversant
with all the fads regarding the proper
service and timely use of many articles
of tableware. More important Is the
proper method of disposing Of the food,
but often the fads are more readily In
dulged in than true table manners.
Table manners are based upon common
sense and true politeness, and no one
need be embarrassed to copy the we'll.
bred customs Of others. Well-bred peo-
pie are always observant of little propri-
eties and practice their table manners at
home the same as they do at q dinner
party.
Food should be eaten In noiseless
manner; carry the food to the mouth by
the hand, never accommodating the
mouth to the hand. Soup should be
taken in noiseless manner from the
side of the spoon. Always avoid scrap
ing the dish Never help yourself to
butter with your own knife, and never
carry food to your mouth with knife;
the knife should be used for cutting and
spreading alone. The spoon should be
removed from the cup before drinking
ones coffee and placed In the saucer,
but after one has finished the spoon
should be placed in the cup. All food
must be eaten with the fork and spoon ;
many dainties may be eaten with the
fingers.
An overloaded plate is bad form and
uuappetizing. Bread should not be
crumbled on the table. Elbows should
not be placed upon the table and un-
pleasant topics Of conversation should
not be introduced. Napkins should be
used only for the lips, and the handker-
chief should never be used unneces.
sarily.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19
Men Wanted to Saw Wood at houl.
ton Jail.

tOu J6lIs
So far this year there has not been
man committed to the county Jail for
any offence. This is new order OF
things and we are ut loss to know how
to account for it. II cannot be charged
up against the looks and general ap-
pearance of the new sheriff. Aroostook
has been selecting its best looking men
for sheriff from the days of James Boil
ton down to the present time. The
same cook makes the soup and stirs the
dough. 81. D. Smart who has for long
time said to this man 'cOme and he
cometh, and to that man 60 and be
goeth," is still in the saddle, but no men
to command The nine men now in jail
are bound over waiting the action OF the
grand jury. II must be the new stock
ade that the county commissioners put
around the wood yard last fall. We
recollect some of our very best citizens
got Just little panicky about the mat
ter, and we could not blame them very
much Judging from first appearances.
The hobo has evidently been informed
that the yard has been enlarged. The
yard is now sixty by ninety, capable OF
holding 200 cords of wood. 1t is boarded
twelve feet high, with planed, matched
boards. The commissioners intend to
cover the structure with coat of paint
and plant about it row of shade trees
early in May. With the above mention
cd embellishments We are in hopes to
make the place attractive. The last
hobo left recently singing "Never COM
ing back any more" 1t is now up to
the sheriff and turnkey to saw wood or
freeze. II won't be necessary to send in
orders by telephone for wood, as the
sheriff and turnkey draw the line on
saving wood for the market.-Aroos-
took Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19
Sheep Must Reclaim Maine Farms.

SuCSp MooS NSSsoAan "A"A"S - sAso'
A slight comparison of sheep and dogs
NAV be of interest. The sheep ia the
most innocent, the most harmless, the
most helpless and the most useful animal
God ever gave to man. This needs no
argument. The dog may be the most
vicious, dangerous and useless animal
that man ever suffered to live with
him.
In the town of Standish few years
since there were 80 sheep and 124 dogs.
Can any one give q reason for this?
There is a mighty good reason why such
q thing should not be. The town like
some other rural towns 10 fast becoming
depo opulated. Its farmers are selling
their farms and moving into the cities
and large villages. This has been going
on for the last fifty years, till consider
ably more than one-third Of its popula-
ton at that time has gone. The only
thing that can prevent the town from
being wiped off the map is to check this
outflow, and turn the tide back toward
the God-made part Of the state. At
present there Is practically but one In
dustry open to such as would return
namely, dairying. To buy farm, as
cheap as they are, stock it with COWS
and provide the necessary paraphernalia
for handling the dairy products, re-
auires no small capital. On the other
hand, but q very small investment, out.
side Of the purchase Of the farm, will
stock it with sheep, and the labor In
volved in tho care Of the flock bears no
comparison to that required by the herd.
Indeed, II the man is 10 minded he can
put his family on the farm and remain
at his work in the city, II the dogs were
eliminated. Tho sheep will take care OF
themselves seven months OF the twelve
and during the remaining months they
do not require one-sixteenth tho care oi
cows.-John L. Chase, Cumberland Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19
Snow ard Rain.

The first man 10 whoD 1t ever oc'
Cured to find out how much rain was
represented by given fall OF snow
was Alexander Brice Of kit.inewton.
who In March, 1865, made simple eS-
pertinent with the contents OF II stone
Jug driven face downward into over
six inches Of snow. What he learned
was that greater OF less degree of
cold or OF wind when the snow falls
and its lying a longer or shorter time
OH the ground" will occasion 4 differ.
ence IN the weight and In the quantity
of water produced. but IT," lie added.
81 NAV trust To the above trials. which
| cn,leay0red 10 perform with care,
SNOW newly fallen. with Il moderate
gale Of wind. freezing cold, Will pro-
duce quantity Of water equal to one
tenth part of It's bulk" So that fall
of snow Of ten inches represents
rainfall OF one inch.-London Chroni-
cIp
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19
t.uc., Law, Poor Csc.

Among lawyers thee Il safins
that in the trial of II case an attorney
il light on facts must be heavy on law.
The other day IN attorney las pre-. ar
ing 10 leave his Office In O:!c # th. bis
office buildings u 20 10 tie courthouse
TO try a On q. From the shelves " his
library hc Lad taken E.any lar-c law
book; con amin decisions and opln-
ions of hi he. courts. II Intervals 4
boy went IN and out uf tn. door. and
each time he bore IN hi arms stack
of the books, which he carried to an
express wagon that stood In the street
below. TIE attorney was To Use the
books IN the courtroom. Another law
yer, who Is Of southern birth and who
always addresses his f:,ends with
some army title, watched the boy rs he
went IN and out carrying the law
books. Then he dug his hands deep
into his trousers pockets and said 10
the lawyer:
We'll, Ah'll sweah, kunnel. you must
have no case ut all."-kansas City
Times,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19

called over to me, laughing hysterical
ly. Heavens, little man, ! wouldn't
We struck you for all the gold In Alas
ka. I've got II chunk Of boy In Read
Ing US much like him as twin brother.
What were you doing all alone In that
buggy? Whose kid do you suppose It
is? What's your name. son?"
At his question looked at the child
again, and / started. had certainly
seen him before, and, had l not, his
fathers features were too we'll stamp.
ed on the childish face for me to be
mistaken.
"Foley," I cried, all amaze, that's
Cameron's boy-little Andy"
He tossed the baby the higher; he
looked the happier; he shouted the
louder.
"The deuce 1t is! Well. son, I'm
mighty glad Of It," And ] certainly
was glad-mighty glad, as Foley ex-
pressed it-when we pulled up at the
depot, and l saw Andy Cameron. with
wicked look. pushing to the front
through the threatening crowd. With
an ugly growl, he made for Foley.
"I've got business with you-you"-
"I've got little with you. son." re.
torted Foley. stepping lelsurely down
from the cab. II struck buggy back
here at the first cut. and I hear 1t was
yours" CamerOn's eyes began to
bulge. II guess the outfits damaged
some, all but the boy. Here. KID" he
added, turning for me to hand him
the child. "here's your dad"
The instant the youngster caught
sight Of his parent he set up yell.
Foley. laughing. passed him into his
astonished fathers arms before the lat
ter could say word. Just then boy.
running and squeezing through the
crowd, cried to Cameron that his horse
had run away fronr$he house with the
baby In the buggy and that Mrs. Cam
eron was having dt.
Cameron stood like one daft. and
the boy. catching sight Of the baby
that instant. painted and ftaretl In IN
ldiot!c state.
"Andy." said I. getting down aEi
laying hid on his shoulder. If
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19
The Adder,

4 full grown adder may measure
two feet IL length and about six
lrches aroai.d the thickest part OF its
body. Its movements are sluggish, and
of course the idea that 1t Is capable OF
transferring its head from one extrcm-
ity to the other every six months is due
simply to superstition. The fact Is
that the tail OF this snake does not
terminate in point. as with Ophidians
generally. but Is stumpy and resem-
bles the head so much that 1t Is din
cult for an observer situated at dis'
tance of few yards to distinguish the
one from the other; hence the story OF
its being two headed, the fallacy OF
which 10 Intelligent observer could
fail to ,ietect-Pioneer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19

these fellows want to kill t:!is nan
let them do 1t alone-you'd better keep
out. Only this minute he has saved
your boys life"
The sweat stood out on the big en-
gineer's forehead like dew. told the
story. Cameron tried to speak. but
he tried again and again before he
could find his voice.
Mate" he stammered, you've been
through strike yourself know
what 1t means. don't you? But II
you've got baby" he gripped the
boy tighter to his shoulder.
II have. partner: three Of 'em."
"Then you know what this MEANS"
said Andy. huskily putting out his
hand to Foley. He gripped the little
mans fist hard, and. turning, walked
away through the crowd.
Somehow It put damper on the
boys. Bat Nicholson was about the
only man left who looked as II he
wanted to eat somebody, and Foley.
Singing his blouse over his shoulder,
walked up to Bat and tapped him on
the shoulder.
stranger" said he gently. could
you obligc me with q chew Of to-
bacco!"
Bat glared at him an Instant. but
Foley's nerve won.
Flushing a bit. Bat stuck his hand
into his pocket. took ii out. felt hur-
riedly In the other pocket, and, with
some confusion. acknowledged he was
short Felix Kennedy interviewed with
a slab. and tie three men fell ut once
to talking about the accident.
\ long time afterward some Of the
striking engineers were taken back,
but none of those who had been guilty
Of actual violence. THIS barred Andy
Cameron. who, though not worse than
many others. had been less prudent
and, while we all felt sorry for him
after the other boys had gone to work.
Lancaster repeatedly and positively
refused to reinstate him.
Several times. though, ! saw Foley
and Cameron in confab, and one day
up came Foley to the superintendent
office, leading little Andy. in his
overalls, by the hand. They went Into
Lancaster's Office together, and the
door was shut for Il long time.
When they came out little Andy had
Il piece Of paper in his hand.
Hang ON to 1t, son." cautioned
Foley. "but you can show it to Mr..
Reed If you want to-"
The youngster handed me the paper.
II wns IN order directing Andrew
Cameron to report to the master me-
c!anic for service In the morning.
happened over at the roundhOuse
one day nearly year later. when
Foley was showing Cameron a new
engine just in from the east. The
two men were become great cronies;
that day they fell to talking over the
strike
There was never but one thing
really laid up against this man." said
Cameron to me.
whats thatT' asked Foley.
"Why the way you showed that pis.
tol into my face the first night you
took out No. l."
~ never showed any pistol into yOul
face" So saying, he stuck his hand
into his pocket with the identical mo-
ton he used the night Of the strike,
Ind leveled ut Andy, just as he had
done then-a plug Of tobacco. THAT'S
all ever pulled on you. son. never
carried pistol In my life"
Cameron looked ut him, then he
turned to me. with tired expression
"I've seen n good many men, with
good many kinds Of nerve. but I'll
be spllnterel il ever ] saw any one
man with all kinds Of nerve till
struck Foley"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19

~ saluted the Kaiiir chief respect.
fully AMI hearty" said the sailor. Can
you imagine my surprise when he give
me kick?
"'Get of my shadder,' he says.
"'Wot?'
"'Get off my shadder.'
IL was standing, by crinus. on his
shadder, the shadder Of his stomach.
I skipped from there to the face. lie
groancd. When got on to suniit
ground again he says to me:
"'Didn't you never have 10 bringln'
up! Look at you now. lengthenin' out
your shadow lonscr'n mime. Crouch,
consarn you. or I'll warm your hide
with this here club"
The sailor gave Il loud laugh aud
emptied his glass Of milk.
Them kallirs." he said, regards
their shaGders as part of themselves.
A polite Ka!iir would no more walk Oh
another's shadder than n polite Amcri-
can would hit Il lady. They have
regular shaddcr etiquette. You mustn't
on Ito account let your shadder bc
longer than superior's. You must
crouch to make ii smaller. ana that
there crouch for the purpose OF dimin-
lshiu' the s'.allcr Is thought by r!c
Spcncerian Philosophers don't say
think so, miGd-to be the origin OF the
bow."-New O.lelGs Times Democrat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19
Cow Breaks the Butter Record.

In sixty day test just completed, un'
der the personal supervision Of . repre-
sentative OF the Wisconsin Experiment
Station, q Holstein. .Friesian cow owned
by w. j. Gillet has broken the worlds
butter record by 40 pounds. The official
test shows 5,S26.7 pounds of milk and
26O.5 pounds of butter. The cow gave
birth to q calf December 10 and the test
was commenced on the fifth day Of her
period of lactation. The test was con-
tiuued "a days, during which. period
every milking was watched, the quantity
Of MIXED weighed and samples taken
and tested by q representative OF the
experiment station.
The phenomenal yield was such that
Superintendent b. d. Gardner Of tho ad-
vanced registry, ordered two separate
re-tests, the first Of which was for "a
hours and the second for 4S hours, dur
ing which time representatives were
sent from the experiment station. The
COW was under constant supervision day
and night to preclude any possibility OF
fraud. The best day In milk was 100
pounds. The best day In butter t.74
pounds.-Turf, Farm and Home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19

r. E. Buell. Of Andover, Conn.,, writes
that he would like advice in starting .
dairy herd, and as to the most profitable
manner of feeding his skim milk. He is
an admirer of the Holsteins and will
start his work with that breed. His
means are somehat limited, and he
wishes to use his available capital to the
best possible advantage. He can buy
good heifer calves, four weeks old for
S65, and the cream of the cOuntry's best
herds at the same age for $175. Also,
he wishes to know II it will pay him best
to feed his skim milk to these calves,
buying some extra ones for that purpose,
or to feed it to pigs, fitting them for the
market as quickly as possible. Incl
dentally, he says, pig feeding Is not
cougenial, and he does not wish to en-
gage in it unless it is necessary ad-
junct to the dairy.
OF course, it is somewhat difficult to
give advice in such case as this, as all
of the local conditions cannot be fully
understood by one not cOnversant with
them. Still, think can, in a general
way, outline q course that should bring
good results. 1t is always best to begin
our herds with the best animals we can
procure. The experience of others,
purchased in this way. may be OF in
estimable value to US in after life. Still,
am of the opinion that unless the sell
ing of breeding stock is to be made the
principal business of his farm he should
content himself with the good calves at
the lower price. I would want to know
all about the mothers of these calves.
They should have been good mot phe-
nOmenaD performers, persistent, easy,
pleasant mixers. Then, with individual
ity in the calves, he should have a founda-
ton for a herd that will afford him
profit and pleasure. In the values repre-
sented in the higher priced calves there
NAV be an element of fashion that, only
to those who can afford to indulge their
whims or for those who wish to cater to
such trade from others has value in
fact. The lower priced calves, mated to
males of high breeding, producing an
cestry and good individuality, will prob
ably give him as good working herd.
Now as to the skim milk. No one
should engage in any business, even as Q
side issue, that is distasteful to him. l
would therefore leave the pigs entirely
out of account. There is no young ami
NAL that will yield 80 high profit as
the we'll bred dairy calf, providing the
milk is used intelligently. With the ad-
vent of the farm separator the feeding
of skim milk to calves has become much
simplified. Fed, as it is, while it still
retains the animal heat, it is at just the
right temperature, and it appears to
have lost little of the natural flavor OF
whole milk. This flavor, l think, adds
something to its feeding value, as 1t
aids digestion and stimulates the appe-
tite. If Mr.. Buell. will feed his skim
milk properly supplemented by grain
rations, to good, pure bred heifers, ne
will find it great source of profit and
most valuable adjunct to his dairy.-B.
Walker McKeen in Tribune Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19

I have seen cloth put over vegetables
during frost; also boards, which are
better, because they hold warmth better.
but after either the vegetables are stunt.
cd. have found . way to remedy all
,hia, although It 10 . little more trouble.
Take the loose dirt between the rows and
carefully cover the plants. Always be
sure to leave tho plants standing In their
natural position. Next morning care
fully remove the dirt, and your plants
will Be uninjured and ready to grow
without the slightsst stunt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19
intend. to be Quick on the Trigger.

D. w. Bennoch, Lincoln County, In.
tends buying place In Maine this lpring,
after having made q trial on . rented
place for the past year. His wish is to
engage in sheep raising and he had
hoped the present legislature would
afford some really servicable protection
from dogs.
The action taken by the committee on
agriculture in turning down the bill 10.
Gently, has convinced Mr.. Bsnnoch that
the ooly course left is to buy good gum
when the sheep are secured and practice
until he 10 quick on the trigger.
This appears TO be the growing CON
viction among shecpmen, and 1t Will be
strange indeed II the Law interpreters oi
our state do not rule that any man may
shoot any dog found disturbing bis
sheep, regardless Of the undue .protec
ton thrown around such sheep destroy
sn.-Nains Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19
Disaxrees with Mr.. fiargraves.

OtS38tS0o WIN N1Es AtoA8hSvSoe
1 SEQ that Mr.. Hargraves of Franklin
County thinks that to increase the tax
on dogs will not servo to reduce their
numbers. I have always heard It said
that to touch q mans wallet was to hit
him in q tender spot.
Mr.. Hargraves says In his illustration
Of the family Of seven children, and .
pair Of twins, with seven cats and two
dogs, that to place . tax on those two
dogs would be taking the bread from
those children's mouths. l want to ask
Mr.. Hargraves II those seven cats and
two dogs are not eating the bread every
day that those children sh hould have?
And wouldn't it be q blessing to that
family If those dogs were taxed ont OF
existence? have had some experience
similar to Mr.. Hargraves', but did not
look at It in the same light that he did.
l started out the other day to do .
little collecting. The first house call
ed at had for pets. q dog and bitch and
three puppies. The man said he would
pay me the dollar and quarter II l
would take q pup. The next house /
called at the man and his wife were
away from home, but two dogs barked
at me out of tho window. learned the
man was at work for neighbor, and his
wife was doing . washing for another
neighbor to earn money to support those
dogs. The next man had three dogs and
wanted me to use my influence with the
selectmen to get his taxes abated.
Ten years ago in q radius Of two miles
the farmers had 1000 sheep. Now In
the same circle they have five sheep,
seven dogs and three bitches. As sheep
are now paying 90 we'll, many of the
farmers say they would like to keep
some sheep again if they dared to risk 1t
on account of dogs.
I have q little story to tell which I
think goes to prove why some men
keep dogs: =.
Mr.. Smith was driving along the road
q very nice pair OF oxen when he met
Mr. Brown. Mr.. Smith said to Mr..
Brown, There Is q very nice pair Of
oxen, Mr.. Brown. Mr.. Brown turned
around to his dog and said, and there 10
a-good dog, Mr.. Smith. Now Mr..
Brown wanted something as we'll az Mr..
Smith and as he could get dog for
nothing, he got the dog. think this
is the reason why good many men have
dogs, because they can get them for
nothing, and they want to have some
thing.
In conclusion, I hope our legislature
will do something this winter with the
dog law 30 as to protect the lives Of our
sheep. think the original bill before
the legislature was about right, not a
mite too stringent.-Cor. in Maine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19
:: II 81 Il n 81 & 81 81 n n 81 a Il
n n Ss Nerve of T FRANK S n
y g 5 Foley 9: 9: :: ,,,.'.., !. y +.
Is ~ = y - II II !" 4: I: I: :: I: =
HERE had been

HERE had been
rumors all win
ter that the en-
gineers W e r g
going to strike.
Certainly we of
the operating
d ep a r I ment
b ad warning
enough. Yet In
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19
For Ncrsvpoort.

She-I can't understand why Lord
Busted wants n divorce. His wife had
half million when he married her
He-Yes, and she's got every penny OF
It still. That's the trouble.-Pick-Me'
Up.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19

Don't Judge man by his failures In
life. for many a man fails because he
1, too honest to Observation-Disclosures
ARK. J Southern Standard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19

THE MOST EXPENSIVE STOCK NOT NEG
EssARILY THE BEsT-HOw TO USE
SKIN MILK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPKKD TIE PLow." I"

Correspondence on practical Agricultural topics
u solicited. Address al communications In
tended for this department to HENRY d.
HAMMOND. Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19
A new Lot

of Plumbing Goods. The best Of
oak woodwork for closets. No old
goods. Call and rec this line. Job
bing promptly attended to. No
charge for team.
L. M. Ison01ey,
Norway, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
One of the best investments in South
Paris, on High Street. Eighteen-room
house, finished in three rents. Large
stable connected. Several acres of land.
Also three house lots in desirable local
ity. Contemplated removal only cause
for sale.
J.H. STUART, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19

The "Royal Baker and Pastry
Cook" containing over 800 most
practical and valuable cooking re-
ceipts-free to every patron. Send
postal card with your full address.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-19
Shadow Etiquette.

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