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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-29
Regular Hours for Feed.

Many farmers do not realize the i'm
portance of feeding their stock at reg
ular hours. but IL is of great Importance.
Take lot of hogs which have to walt
after their regular time for feed and see
how restless and noisy they become
And what is true of them is true in
great measure of other animals. The
man who is regular in his habits, eating
at reg ular hour, will, other things be.
ing equal, thrive best and be healthiest
and strongest; and what is true of man
10 this regard is correspondingly true Of
the lower animals. A farmer can read
ily get into the habit of feeding his stock
regularly and they will learn to expect II
at regular time and rest patiently un
iii the next feeding period comes about
Experiments in this direction would
soon satisfy the most doubling person
of the truth of the value of regularity In
feeding Epitomist.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-29
Where Do Our Maine Boys Come In

The Indiana Farmer publishes the
following account of the efforts OF a
hustling farmer boy of that state, by
name, John w. Talvoge:
1.-TWO years ago or more l concluded
that boy might do little extra work
for himself on the farm, and | put my
ideas into practice on the farm of my
father. On hillside below where We
fed the hogs in the fall was about a
quarter of an acre of land that was turn
ed to no use. The rains for few years
had washed the hog manuse partly over
this land and / thought it ought to
grow potatoes we'll and 80 planted it in
Burbank potatoes, and at odd times
when did not need TO work on the farm
generally, | tended the potatoes, and
they yielded me 81 bushels of fine pota-
toes which | sold for nearly $40. Then
we had on the farm a young orchard,
and planted white beans between the
rows of trees and harvested good crop
of beans that brought me s3l. Near the
stable there was a little triangular piece
of land growing nothing but weeds, and
my father allowed me to put it in good
condition and set it in strawberries. l
put out tue PiaulS III august "uu '"e
next year had fair crop of berries, and
the next year big crop that | sold for
slS2 80. had to pay out SIS. % to help
to pick them aud market, and did the
rest early mornings. and late in the even
ings. In the second year of my side
work on this land with potatoes, beans
and Strawberries | made clear S22S. 25
including my own labrr.
THE tending of these crops did not
take my time from the real work on the
farm, but it was done at odd times, or
late and early. / think that boy that
is industrious can pick up bits of land
on the farm not growing anything, and
in this way make start for himself.
Next year intend to add some pigs to
my part of side work and add $50 to
800 more to my income"
We believe there are a goodly number
of Maine boys who have done something
in side line farming on their own ac-
count. Why not give Farmer readers a
chance TO know what Maine boys and
girls have accomplished even though it
may not be remarkable? Send in de-
scription of what you have done
Maine Farmer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-29
Experiments recently completed

Experiments recently completed by
the Wisconsin Experiment Station to
ascertain the most profitable period in
the life of a dairy COW, show that the
average maximum performance Is dur
ing the fifth or sixth year. The length
of time this greatest production can be
maintained depends on the constitu-
tional strength and care with which she
Is fed and handled. The best type of
dairy cow should not show any tendency
to falling of before 10 years OF age, II
not forced beyond her capacity, and
many COWS hold good for years after As
all dairymen are aware.-Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-29
A Perilous Prospect.

Coldeck=I hain't the heart to write
q note. Break it gently to my wife.
won't you? His Second-Now. don't
feel that way about 1t. my boy. You're
coming out of this affair safe and
sound. Codeck-But IL is more serious
than you think. have reliable infor-
nation that Wildshot will fire In the
air puck
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-29
How She Viewed II.

Perhaps she was jealous, perhaps
she wasn't. Anyway, she had just
heard Of the engagement, and she
could not help noticing the engaged
girls prilc In her captured youth.
"Really." she said, and her lips curl
ed scornfully. there's no accounting
for tastes. is there? Some people think
they have won the game when they get
the BOBBY prize"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-29
Dairy Notes.

Dairying is more remunerative than
q majority of other pursuits. The ex-
penses and receipts from animals are un.
known to many farmers. 1t is estimat-
cd that it requires several acres to keep
a COW and the value of the land as rent
should be charged against her as 80
much expense, which she must pay be-
fore her milk will give profit. On the
other side, COW will leave about $40
worth of manure on the land which
should be deducted from the rent charg-
ed. When strict accounts are kept of
all expenses. the farmer will then know
which animals are paying and which
are not even self-supporting.
A dairy farm cannot be kept to the
highest degree of fertility when milk is
being constantly sold and nothing
brought back, no matter how large may
be the manure heap, or how carefully it
may be saved. 1t is rule in nature
that something cannot be- produced from
nothing and no vacuums are allowed.
Any deficiency in certain quarter
changes the character of the soil or
makes it poorer. But, although dairy
ing may exhaust the soil, il is the safest
and best method of farming for restoring
and retaining fertility, if conducted in
the right manner and with judgment.
When the cattle are fed on grain and
oil meal, in addition to more bulky
ration, the manure will be made more
valuable. II the grain is grown on the
farm the fields that produce it must be
supplied with nitrogen and phosphates.
H. 60 l,sr hn ohoc
grain or hay brings back to his farm
that which was lost in milk, but If he
does not purchase food he must pro-
cure instead ground bone, phosphate,
potash, nitrate of soda or some other
form of fertilizer material.
If the cows are to be kept in full flow
of milk they should be kept on the best
of food, with a small allowance of
coarse "roughness;" but for dry cows
and other animals that require food
only to support their bodies the coarse
food should compose large portion of
the ration. Animals that are used for
breeding purposes need not be very fat
and with good shelter and fair allow
ance of grain the straw and fodder may
be used with the hay. 1t is not suggest
ed that hay be discarded nor are straw
and fodder proposed as regular foods,
but rather to urge that it is economical
and profitable to put such foods to bet
ter use than is usual on farms and to
aim to derive profit from that which is
often practically wasted.
If a Holstein COW, giving forty quarts
of milk per day and requiring no more
room than a common COW, giving ten
quarts day, can be reared as easily as
the inferior one, is it wise in farmers TO
keep the poor milkers?-Turf, Farm and
Home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-29
The Present Pasture Season.


1t is rare indeed that season occurs
that affords SO limited pasturage for
stock as has been the case with the year
that is now about closing its productive
record. In the first place the spring
was SO cold and late that it was full mid
June before cattle, especially cows,
found full feed in the pastures. Even
during the unusually rapidly erop-grow-
ing month of July there proved tn be
less Of a surplus. growth than is usual, to
be carried forward unconsumed to aid in
supplying the full wants of stock as the
season advanced. Then followed the
August drought, so severe in all south
ern New England, and which was felt in
this state TO a severity that cut of al
most entirely the late season growth OF
grass in pastures. Finally the rains
were too late in coming to benefit the
pasturage to any appreciable extent the
present year. The result of this con-
tinued combination of unfavorable con-
ditions throughout the open season has
been a shortage in the supply of pasture
feed seldom experienced.
Especially has this widespread short
age of pasture feed been felt with herds
of dairy cows. Through a long ex-
experience with cows the writer does
not recall year when his, cows have
required so heavy feeding at the barn,
while running in pasture, as since mid
die August up to the present time.
This lack in the usual supply of grass
feed has been the principal cause of the
remarkable falling off of the milk sup
ply throughout New England and New
York in the last two months, and which
has sent milk and all its products sky
ward in price. And the end is not yet.
The unexpected draft now being made
on the stored fodder of the year to sup
ply the wants of the cows and other
stock at the present time cannot fail to
be seriously felt before another pasture
season is reached On many dairy farms
the demand made on the sinter fodder
has been such as to- make serious inroad
on the supply, and the shortage of grass
feed has been an important factor in
forcing up the present high price of the
butter product, September butter hav-
ing ruled higher in price the past month
in the New York and Boston markets
than in any September in the last ten
years.-Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-29
Partition With a Pull,

yisitor-I understand that our friend
Stuckup has got position with pull
to It at last? Residentef-Thats right.
By means of a rope he helps to yank
cattle to slaughter In an abattoir.-
MOrristOwn Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-29

Winter dairying will always be pop
ular with tho successful farmer. He Is
90 busy during summer that he Is un-
able to do summer dairying justice. !
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-29

Promising Is not giving. but serves
to content fools.-Portuguese Provsrb.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-29
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLOw.' .

on practical agricultural topics
u solicited. Address all communications In
tended Tor this department to HENRY ID.
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-29

When court opened at 2 P. NJ, every
available spot in the court room was
filled by the crowd of spectators, who
were most anxious to hear the arguments
of counsel. Mr.. Swasey began his argu-
ment for the defence shortly after the
court opened, and after his general open
ing took up the subject OF the relations
of Everett and Radcliffe, which be said
had always been entirely friendly, and
though later he referred to the testi-
mony of Mrs. Radcliffe regarding the
statements made by Everett, he said he
simply did not believe it, and there was
nothing to show that the men had ever
had any other than friendly relations.
Coming to the events of the 18th OF
June, Mr.. Swasey said that it was un-
questioned that Everett shut Radcliffe
into the dynamite house. In his acts
that night, as he had related it on the
the stand, he was simply and strictly
following out his instructions for the
safety of the property.
The state apparently, said Mr.. Swasey,
is going to argue that the house was
blown up by dynamite placed beneath it,
but YOU have heard the testimony OF ex'
perts who have stated that in their
opinion it was blown up from the inside,
and they have given their reasons for
that opinion. Among the exhibits of the
state was piece OF fuse which was pick.
ed up in the road, whore, said Mr..
Swasey, it had been placed for the pur,
pose of finding 1t.
On the question of the insurance, Mr..
Swasey stated that that did not furnish
even an excuse for alleging motive, be.
cause the policies were assigned to
Everett only for the young mans benefit
and Everett could not receive from thenl
anything more than the interest repre-
sented by what he had put into them.
Alleging that the state started out
without any theory, and now had two
Mr.. Sw.sey stated his theory OF the
affair, which was that Radcliffe wai
braced against the wall OF the house with
his right foot against the door, trying te
push 1t open, and had knocked dowr
some of the dynamite from the shelf te
the floor, where it was exploded, eithel
by the concussiou of the fall or In some
other way that we do not know. Thii
would account exactly for the injuries te
the limbs.
The wound in the throat may have
been caused by the knife which he helt
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-29
Jury Disagrees in Everett Case.
STOOD SEVEN FOR CONVICTION AND FIVE FOR
ACQUITTAL ON LAST BALLOT.
TWENTY-FIVE HOURS IN THE JURY ROOM BEING
VERDICT

The trial of Wallace G.. Everett of Paris
for the murder of Edgar L. Radcliffe OF
the same town was resumed last Monday,
and the case was given to the jury at
seven minutes past ten Tuesday fore
noon. Just twenty-five hours later, at
1:O7 Wednesday, the jury was discharg-
ed by Judge Strout, having failed to
reach verdict. 1t is understood that
on the final ballots seven were for con-
viction and five for acquittal.
Hon. John P. Swasey, Everett's at
torney, was suffering from severe cold
Monday morning, having been under
treatment by a physician the day before,
but he was able to go on with the case.
At the opening of the court Monday
morning Mr.. Everett was called to the
stand, and his cross examination by Mr..
Philbrook was resumed. In answer to
questions, he said that he had used dy-
Mantle fifteen years, and described the
manner of making it up for use at
Crocker Hill. he said he was not near
enough to the person breaking into the
dynamite house to see in what manner
he made the break, and that he did not
testify at a former hearing that he saw
how it was done.
On redirect Everett stated that in ad-
dition to the other things in the build
ing, there were nails of several sizes.
shown Radcliffe's boot with the nail
sticking in the sole, he said there were
nails of that size there.
DR.. Bradbury was recalled by the de-
fence, and stated that he bad said at the
preliminary hearing that the right leg
was broken and burned.
Forrie Everett was recalled and pro-
duced the two small stones for which
Mr.. Swasey had been inquiring of 80
many witnesses, which we're lying on
the ground near the position of Rad
cliffe's head. He had been to the scene
that morning and removed them, and he
placed them on the floor in the position
in which he found them on the ground.
He said that on the Tuesday following
the explosion he was at the scene and
saw no fuse.
Horace D. Tuttle was called and said
that he was at the scene the day follow
ing the explosion, and did not see any
fuse.
Mr.. Batcheller was recalled and said
that his instructions to Everett were to
report to him personally regarding the
presence of intruders, as he did not wish
to have the report made on the telephone
where others might hear.
Leroy Everett said that he knew that
Mrs. Radcliffe, Eds mother, was some
times called Mrs. Jennie Radcliffe. He
also produced piece of fuse found in
his field this spring which was used last
November.
The letter signed Mrs. Jennie Rad
cliffe was read by Mr.. Swasey. 1t was
written to Wallace Everett, dated May
20. 1907. 1t asked him for the loan OF
five dollars as she needed some shoes
and other things, and she would pay him
as soon as she got to work.
The bundle of washing found at the
junction of the roads was introduced in
evidence by the defence. The defence
then rested.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-29


was recalled, and stated that the piece of
fuse which he found smelled of powder
and saltpetre. When exposed long to
the air, the odor of saltpetre is lost
Scott Colby was recalled and said that
he and Radcliffe had made no plans for
Fourth of July celebration. j.,
On cross examination he was asked
if there was found among Radclitfe's
things lantern that belonged to Mr.
Brown. He said there was lantern but
he didn't know whose it was.
Professor Robinson was then recalled
by the state and testified that he had
made numerous experiments with dy-
Mantle. Modern American dynamite is
only nitrogly ycerine and fine sawdust or
wood pulp. 1t is much more stable than
that made by former methods. He had
hammered it, fred revolver into it and
set it on fire without exploding it.
On Cross-examination he said that he
had not analysed any of the dynamite
used by Mr.. Brown. He had not found
that the age of dynamite increased its
explosive powers.
The state having concluded its rebut-
tai, DIR. Hennig was recalled by the de-
fence, and gave the composition of the
dynamite used at the mine, which is the
Atlas brand.
Professor Robinson was recalled, and
stated the Atlas brand of dynamite was
made by the DUPONT Powder Co., for
whom he was consulting chemist and for
whom he had made experiments with
dynamite.
Mr.. Swasey handed Professor Robin
son book and asked if the formula
there given was not the formula used
by the DUPONT Co. for the Atlas brand.
He said it was, in 1899, eig bit years ago.
In that time there has been a great
change in the composition of dynamite,
in the direction of simplicity. He had
analysed some of the dynamite within a
month.
The evidence was closed at this point,
about II 80 A. NJ, and the court adjourn
ed until afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-29
Feed Your Nerves

Upon rich, pure, nourishing blood by
taking Hoods sarsaparilla, and you
will be free from those spells OF de-
spair, those sleepless nights and anxious
days, those gloomy, deathlike feelings,
those sudden starts at mere nothinss,
those dyspeptic symptoms and binding
headaches. Hoods sarsaparilla has done
this for many others = 1t will cure you.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
In usual liquid form or In chocolated
tablets known - oarsatabo. 100 doses u.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-29
i 1he KING Of :
DIAMONDS.
By Louis Tracy,
(coNrINuED.1
Author Of .Winss Of the Morning." 1.-The Pillar Of
Light" Etc.

COPYRIGHT. 1904. By EDWARD j.. GLOBE. -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-29

YEXT morning Mason trudge2
M Off to Scarsdale at an early
hour He ascertained that
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

\. b.-t tOloWllg schedule figures published only as
information and are not guaranteed.
SO a. m.-DanYile. Harrisonburg and way sta
tions
800 a. m--Sleepers and coaches 10 Atlanta and
New Orleans sieepers 10 Columbus and Macon, Ca
Dining Car.
'4ta9 a. m.-Sleepers and coaches % Columbia
Savannah. and Jacksonville. Dining Car
f4a9 p. m--HarrisonhlTg and way stations.
~ p m--ChaIiOttesYlle. Narrenton and way
stations
-o-5 p m.-sleepers and coaches 10 Atlanta Sun
set Route Tours; Sleeper to san Ffancisco four
times a week.
80 ?. m.-Sleepens and coaches 10 Charlotte
Columbia, Aiken, and Augusta. Dining Car.
'lol5 ,. m--SleepeTs and coaches via Lynchhurg
and Bristol % Chattanooga. Memphis. and New
Orleans. Dining Car.
'u00 ,. m.-NeW York and New Orleans Limited
solid pullman 10 Asheyille Atlanta. Birmingham
and New Orleans Club and Observation Cars.
Dining Car.
Note-'Daily. tWeek days
Through trains from the South arrive Washington
.. 5a5, and 800 a. m 2sG. SIS. s45. 80. and
80 p m daily. Local trains from Harrisonburg
II 3 ,. m. week days and s.s5 D. n. daily: from
Charlottesville 500 a. H. daily
Frequent trains 10 and from Bluemout
Ticket Offices: 795 18th 81. 5u Pa. ave-. and New
Union Station.
G. II. ACKERT s Il HARDWICK.
V. p & Gen. Mgr. Pass INF Mgr.
". II. TAILOE. 6. p A. L. ;. BROWN O. A
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
CHRISTMAS AT OLD POINT.
Norfolk Boats Taking Hunters 10
Tidewater Region.

Historic and natural attractions and
splendid climate and hotel accommoda-
tons serve 10 draw 10 Old Point Comfort
hundreds who usually pass the holiday
season away from town The panorama
OF military and naval life, both branches
OF the service being represented ar Old
Point Comfort. lends constant interest 70
affairs at Old Point. and In addition, there
is excellent hunting in the nearby Tide
water regions.
Perfect service is maintained by the
Norfolk and Washington steamers. trips
being made daily the year around at $50
p. n. Connections are made at Norfolk
with trains for the Southern resorts, and
with steamers for Boston and New York
as well.
These boats are splendidly appointed
and run on scale calculated to meet the
demands Of the most exactlng class OF
travel. and their reputation for so doing
is widespread Ticket Offices are located at
Seventh street wharf and al 705 -Four
teenth street
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25

No E05 Tenth street nOrthwest-Joscph c. Sheshy
trustec. 70 Thomas DAILY. lot 40 square 355
Pleasant Piains-Antoinctte Boss et VIZ Harry X
70 Katherine = Cartner. lot lS3
street northeast. between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets-Lottie IA Bum et vir James D.. 20
Catherine T. GeddeS. lot 3. cquare loOs. SO.
Thirteenth street southeast. between and streets
Dorothy 2. Huber TO Michael C. Connolly lot
s.. square 1857. SO
Alley between PENNSYLVANIA avenue and X and
Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets southeast-
Thomas II. Pickford et ux. to Howard r. Ro-
hey. lots s9. -. and 81. square 1855 SO
Dobbins Addition 70 Washington and Addition 70
Le Droit Park-Alslcolm Hufty. trustee 70
Charles y. Gregory. lot 81. A0o0.
Meridian HILLARY T. Domer 20 Addie A CHS
well. lot 43. block H. 500
lngleside-Nilliam II. Sorren et ux. 10 Frank Lib
hey, lots IS and s.. block Is
DOhbinS Addition 70 Washingon-Harry Warirnan
10 Lope Lopez Quesada, lot Ia square T. SO.
No 1919 Tenth street uorthwest-Willism Turner et
al 70 Henrietta and Harriet c. Rubenacker. lot
81 square 365. SO.
Ingleside-SaIuel c. W. and Fannie y. Benjamin.
trustees 70 Lorena f. Plummer, lot 81 block s.
sic
Roberts Choice. Beall's Fancy, and Guilds Fourth
Nacancy-John II. Fizter ct ux. TO the Federal
Realty Company. Inc. part. $40.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
DEEDS OF TRUST.

Square lS-Happy T. Van W. Benner 10 II. Rozier
Dulany and James B. Male. TO secure Robert 4.
Hooe $4,000, year, per cent, semi-annuaily.
part lot Il
Square 1O55-HoWard r. Robey ct Tx to Thomas H.
Pcfori and James r. Ellerson. 10 secure Percy
W Pickford. S435. ! TO IS months. per cent,
lots S. 60 g.
DObbins' Addition TO Washington and Addition 10
lie Droit Park-Charles y. Gregory 10 Francis A.
Blundon and Henry r. Mooney. TO secure Joseph
Paul. $50 to 80 months. per cent. semi
annually lot g.
Meridian Hil-Addie A. CrsweI ct vir Francis NJ
10 Clarence 3. Rheem and George w. F. SWart-
eel. to secure Harry T. DOmer $40 TO 42
months. no interest. lot i3. block H.
DObbinS Addition 10 WashingtOn-LOpe Lopez One
sada et w. 70 S Percy Thompson and Herbert
T. shannon, 10 secure Harry T. Wardman. Sl.l75.
monthly payments. per cent lot III. square L.
East Washington Park-Sarah J. CroisSant e viz.
De Witt c.. 10 Frederick L. Siddons and r.
Golden Donaldson. 10 secure William Z. Rich
ardson $500. l year per cent, semi-snnaally.
lots "a and s.. block 3
Efingham place international Building and Loan
Association 10 Jackson H. Ralston and f.
Quincy Smith. TO secure Union Savings Bank
Of Washington. d. C.. ana Washington Exchange
Bank. 5000. lot 10. block IS
Square 365-Henrietta c. and Harriet c. Rube-
nacker. to Morton J. Luchs and Ernest L.
Schmidt. 10 secure Charles ID. Sager. $500 ;
years. per cent. semi-annually, lot 81.
Square l0l0-John W. Johnston et ux. TO William
A. Hill and Frank p. LeaTy. 10 secure Mar
garet Leary. $3.50 3 years. 6 per cent semi
annually. lot q
Square 6s-Andrew H. Gibbs to Charles P. stone
and Charles ". Fairfax 20 secure Carlton VI
Bean $500 months s per cent, lot I66.
Square I6-EdWard VI. Grinder et 70 William
J. Flather and William B. Turpin. 70 secure
John N. Jones. $780, years, per cent, semi
annually. lot IS.
Square SESAME to Same, same debt. part original
lot e.
Square 61-Sophia c. Pitchiynn 20 Harry s. Welch
and Aaron H. Frear. 10 secure Helen B. Welch
$3.50, years, per cent. semi-annually. lot a.
InSlesde-Lorena F. Piummer et fir, Frank T. TO
William L. Lanning and Louis 3. Schneider 70
secure William H. Walker 100. I 20 &c
months, per cent. seniEnnrally. lot 81, block s.