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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
A Great Yield of Corn.
A TEN ACRE FIELD IN GEORGIA THAT
ATTRACTS DESERVED ATTENTION.

About sixty miles west of Atlanta,
Ca, on the Birmingham division of the
Southern Railway in Harolson County,
is cornfield that has attracted wide at.
tention. 1t is doubtless the most won
derful field of the kind in the state.
The giant stalks are from fifteen to
eighteen feet in height, and in plot ten
feet square sixty-nine full f1edged ears
were counted. In another square of the
same size, not at all favorably located,
forty eight ears were visible.
There are ten acres In the field, which
was not cultivated with any thought OF
producing an extraordinary crop. 1t is
new land, having been cultivated only
two years, but it has been we'll cared for
during that time, manure and fertilizers
having both been freely used, but not
extravagantly.
On the recognized basis of one hun
dred ears to the bushel the second plot
referred to above would yield something
like two hundred bushels to the acre,
and the first square about 40 per cent
more. All the stalks were double cared,
while some contained three, four and
five ears. One stalk was burdened with
seven full sized ears. This greatly ex-
ceeds the yield of the rich, black, loamy
soil of the noted Miami bottoms in
Southern Ohio.
The seed was procured from Rich
mond, Va, a brand of corn known as
Cox's prolific, which has record Of $50
bushels to the acre. But this record
has been surpassed by 80 per cent. The
ground was first thoroughly prepared,
and then the seed was drilled in, but in
rather an irregular manner, the stalks
sometimes standing singly and again in
groups of two, three and four. This
corn has several attractive qualities. In
the first place the cob is very small, and
the kernels are unusually deep, with a
distinctive feature in the closeness and
solidarity of the rows. Any given num-
Der of ears would far outweigh the or
dinafy corn.
But perhaps the most remarkable
thing of all is that this is the seasons
second crop from the land. Last au-
tumn it was planted to wheat from
which there was harvested in the spring
crop of wheat hay that averaged over
two tons to the acre, which command
ed S24 in the open market. The sue
cessful raising and harvesting of two
such crops in the same season is strik-
ing evidence of the productiveness of
Georgia soil, especially when manipulat-
ed by farmer from the central part of
the great empire state of New York. 1t
is confidently believed that as result
of the experience gained in the prepara-
tion, etc., even larger crop and bet
ter record will be made in subsequent
years.-Wallace Norris, Harolson Coun-
ty, Ca, in Tribune Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
IcoNTINUED.1

He looked as though he had just got
out of bed His hair was tousled, his
feet were bare, and he wore neither
coat nor waistcoat.
"Say. that there was our Eunice
scttin' alongside of you. Amt 1t
was?" he demanded aggressively.
yes" Kinross curtly nodded, TAX
ing fresh cigar from one pocket and
match from another. Abe had al
ways been abashcd in his presence. but
his jealousy was evidently giving him
unwonto': courage. Kinross. feeling
p-giiiStic rare AGAINST him for hav-
In; Cr.vcn EUn!ce away, tingle,l to use
his fists.
what WI; she dOin'?" demanded
Abe in tom of suileu suspicion.
Dong? Nothing" Kinross respond
cd, Blowing Il cloud Of smoke from his
mouth.
What was she here fur, then?"
Because she chose to be, suppose" !"
"She went up to bed when | did
Already. What fur has she snuk down
agan?"
II might ask the same question Of
you, Abe"
81 heerd her when she snuk down.
stairs. So l put some things on and
follered her up
What for?"
81 conceited I'd see what she was
up to anyhow"
"YesT said Kinross in an absent
tone, pushing back his hat and blow
ing up circles Of smoke.
"She come out here and set alongside
of YOU" pursued Abe 81 seen her."
$50 did l."
what fur did she want to do that
there?" Abe angrily demanded.
1T was queer taste, Abe, wasn't itP'
"She's my girl. and you amt to spoon
with herr
go to bed, Abe" Kinross advised
wearily.
81 took notice she run off mighty
quick when she heard me comm" he
said, with dark suspicion.
"Not very flattering to you; that's a
fact" Kinross conceded.
"Are you leavin' her beT Abe
threateningly asked.
Kinross took his cigar from his
mouth and measured the bucolic youth
before him with cold eyes, which made
the others fall in embarrassment.
Then, turning his back on him, he
continued TO smoke.
Abe scowled, hesitated and finally,
with evident reluctance, gave up the
fight and skunk away, going slowly
back to the house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
fro BE Continued
The Painter Man.

Mark Twain ut u dinner at New
York once talked about the troubles OF
housekeepers at the painting season.
He said, "If you are housekeeper. |
don't need to tell you that when n
painter has taken up the parlor carpet.
removed the furniture from the dining
room, leaned two ladders against the
hall mantel and stacked half dozen
variegated cans Of paint on the side.
board 1t means he Is now ready to
paint the outside shutters and the back
SannoD
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
By HELEN r. MARTIN,
Author g "Tillie: A Mennonite Maid" I"

tee. Daisy followed and sat down
beside her.
We've decided it's too hot just now
at noon, to walk over to the woods,
We're going to bed until it's cooler
Georgiana announced. "Why, what's
the matter, Mrs. Morningstar?" she
asked, for the landlady still looked
pale in spite of the proffered extra dol
lar.
Are you and Pete having row?'
asked Daisy. with relish, flinging a
greasy cushion off the settee to chair
across the room.
"Och. me and Doc we're havin' de-
bate! He wants fur to sleep in the
haunted room oncet. / amt in fur 1t
much. But" she said doubtfully, 81
guess l must give in, too, SEEM he's
promised extry dollar on his board
fur the chanct."
The girls stared, puzzled, and Kin
ross had look Of being cornered. But
even in his annoyance at such "give
away" the added liveliness Of Geor-
giana's face in its rare self forgetful-
ness under her momentary surprise
was not lost upon him.
Board? Does he pay board?" ask
ed Daisy, half reaching for her note
book. "a farmland isn't boarded"
Mrs. Morningstar was confused,
sOch, Doc" she stammered, "how's II
body to answer 'em? Well, to be
sure" she added, becoming resource
full, "a farmhand's board is counted
us part pay
"How fine of you, Peter" said Geor-
giana enthusiastically. ito rise above
this sordid. superstitious fear! Your
spirit of inquiry, too, is fine. I am
glad you are undertaking to do this,
Peter. I believe we can rise to n plane
where fear is entirely eliminated"
There's mouse" remarked Peter
experimentally. pointing under the set
tee, and simultaneously the two girls
with genteelly repressed shrieks
sprang to their feet.
1T amt no such thingw Mrs
Morningstar Indignantly denied the re-
fectiOn OH her housekeeping. ut ain't
no mices in my house. a mousy house
that there don't have"
Daisy, holding her skirts high enougl
to reveal her pretty ankles and daint!
shoes, and Georgiana, trembling, stood
out in the middle of the room.
"Is mice eliminated from that there
plane you referred to, missusT Peter
inquired.
Georgiana's smile was wan. "DC
you mean to bo facetious, Peter?"
"Supposin' the haunted room is
mousy," he suggested.
"The mice are no doubt the only
creatures that haunt the place" Geor
giana answered, still holding high hel
skirts.
you will find out II you try sleepin
there" Mrs. Mornngstar warned them
Daisy dropped her skirts after Il eau
tious glance around her and took III
her notebook. what are the facts
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
A libsral uss of straw and sawdul

A liberal use of straw and sawdust,
with busting of land plaster gives us
very satisfactory results for an absorb
ent. The cow dressing needs no
especial care to keep it from heating:
We keep pigs on the horse dressing, and
find they will so thoroughly mix and
stir it that heating is impossible, and as
the pigs are fed to turn Is quickly as
size will permit, they add greatly to the
value of the dressing. E. Leland,
Androscoggin County, Me-, In Maine
Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28

The boy who is allowed to plow crook
ed burrows and perform botchy work OF
any kind is likely to be rather slack all
through life. On the other hand, every
bit of good, thorough work trains him
for soil results in any future occupation.
Slackness is a common fault that has to
be slowly and painfully unlearned by
many country boys who 90 to work in
shops, stores or colleges. Sometimes It
is to be feared the trouble dates back
further. Slack, careless, poorly tr aimed
farmers can scarcely send out sons with
thorough working habits or good bust
ness ways. Farmers who wish their
sons to avoid the fathers business faults,
should let them work while for some
other man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28

1t is good practice to card and brush
the cow thoro ughly every day, promis-
ing the comfort of the animal and in
creasing the flow Of milk. These little
attentions are easily possible where the
cow is family pet.-Suburban Life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28

Among cherries, to my mind, the
Montmorency Is one Of the most pro-
ductive and profitable of all sour cher
ries grown.--S. D. Willard, Ontario
County, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28

Grain and hay crops are bad to grow
in orchards. They rob the trees OF
fertility and moisture.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28

There Is never time in the year that
the fruit grower does not have use for
J his pruning knife.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
AMONG THE FARMERS.
SPEED THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY d.
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
A Reliable
Remedy
EI'S Cream Balm
is quickly absorbed.

Gives Relief al Once.
Il cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased men,
brane resulting from
Catarrh and drives
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses of
T.ata opl Sr,all f.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
CATARRH

Taste and Smell. Full size 80 cts, at Drug
gists or by mail. In liquid form, 20 cents.
Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
CHAPTER XIV.

Y WHEN Kinross opened his eyes
Ia the next morning it was with
W sense of pleasure that
gradually, as full conscious
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-01-31
TAFT ENDORSED.

The Republican Baltimore City
Committee, at meeting held on
Wednesday, passed the following
resolution.
The Republicans Of Maryland
heartily congratulate their fellow
Americans on the peace and respect
abroad, prosperity and happiness at
home, which have been the lot Of
our common country during the wise,
Just, firm and patriotic administration
of Theodore Roosevelt They in
dorse, without reserve, the statesman
like policies of our esteemed Presi-
dent, and they record their firm be-
lief that the American people de-
mand and will choose as his success
sor one who can be trusted without
misgivings to persevere in his poll
cies and harvest their fruits In the
nations welfare
The man who was landed in the
resolution is none other than Secre-
tary Taft, the Administration candi-
date for the Presidency There is
nothing ike getting in the band
wagon in due time, and the Baltimore
City politicians are adopts in that
business.
But laying joking asid in endorsing
Secretary Taft they have made no
missake. Secretary Taft is as near
as large as his party as any candidate
whose name has been suggested and
will poll full party vote.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-01-31
CATHOLIC MARRIAGE LAW.

The new laws Of the Catholic
Church concerning betrothal and
marriage which arr to be promul-
gated Easter Sunday in every Cath
Ole diocese in the world, go into eff
feet at noon on that day.
Under these laws any marriage
contracted between Catholics will be
absolutely void in the eyes of the
church unless it be celebrated in the
presence of duly qualified priest
and two witnesses. At present the
marriage Of a Catholic couple by a
non-Catholic clergyman or by civil
magistrate is valid, although il is
considered Illicit and the persons
contracting it render themselves liza
BILE to accommodation
Protestants married by minister
will be regarded as lawfully married
under the new law.
Marriages between Catholics in
Protestant churches or registry Off
ces will be for Catholics not only sin
ful, but invalid, and the persons who
contract them will have only gone
through an empty ceremony and will
be no more husband and wife than
they were before. This law binds
AL Catholics, even though they are
apostate or accommodated.
1lss 81 .la~= ,sas asFaa. chose svl.s.
are not and never have been Catho-
lies. Consequently, Protestants and
non-Catholics are outside the scope
of the law, in the eyes Of the church,
and such marriages are recognized
by the Catholic Church, all else per-
hitting it, as real and true marriages.
The principles contained in the
new laws have long been recognized
in the church, it is explained, and
their recent PRONUNCIATION is said to
be due to the increase Of marriages
before civil magistrates in this coun-
try and abroad.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-01-31
A YANKEE TOURIST
Exactly as presented in its New York
vogue. Book by Richard Harding
Davis. Lyrics by Wallace Irwin.
Music by Alfred Robyn.

Raymond Hitchcock comes next week
in "a Yankee Tourist, - the merry sue
cess that kept all New York laughing
during its long run at the Astor Theatre,
under the management of Henry W.
Savage, who presents his star in the
best play Of his series Of stage triumphs D..
"a Yankee Tourist is endorsed by the
Metropolitan press as the best musical
show seen in New York for years.
Three masters of the respective arts
are responsible for this attractive play.
Richard Harding Davis wrote the farce
with its interesting plot, which has been
enlivened with lyrics by Wallace Irwin,
whose verses in Golfers Weekly bave
become famous, with charing and catchy
melody by Alfred Robyn.
Raymond Hitchcock has the brightesi
role of his career in Schutler of New
York, and keeps the fun going with his
witty sayings, his new songs and dances
The company is the one seen in New
York and includes Harry West, Wallace
Beery, Philip Smalley, Charles Meyers
+. K. Phillips, Harry Lane, E. Percy
Parsons, NJ. V. Rale, Flora Zabeile
Helen Hale, Hattie Arnold, Eva Fallon
Mabel Breer, Joseph Frey, Frederick
Corbin. Fred johnson, Murray Darcy.
o. J. Van Asse, Victor Clarke, Hermon
Ruepeke and others, with numerous
chorus of stage beauties, handsome and
novel costumes and scenic eqipmeut.
With the entire production under the
direction of the celebrated stage mana
ger, George Marion.
ga Yankee Tourist" has been receiy-
ing an ovation en- tour and praised as
as one of the most entertaining Of mod
ern musical farce productions.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. Ad-
mission % and so cts.
Week Feb. 10th-Eleanor Robson, in
her latest success. Salomy Jane.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-01-31
Sheriff's Sale.

BY VIRTUE of a writ of fieri
ia1A@- a.~yea Out of the Circuit Court
Tor Charles Soss.sSs.ss.s the suit of
John p. Marshall as 5fS~.--.,.- >.
and chattels, lands and tene,ss ss-ss.
Granison Alexander, to me directed,
| have seized and taken in execution
all the right, title, claim, interest and
est,te, at law and in equity, of the
said Granison Alexander, in and to
the following property, to wit:
All that tract, piece or parcel Of
land situated, lying and being in the
Seventh Election District of said
Char Is county, adjoining the land.
Of Thomas c. jenkins, Ned Bransor
and Laui> Key.
! And | hereby give notice that
viii ,ffsr for sale at the Court HOUSE
door, il La Plata, on
Tuesday. Feb. nth, zoos
between the hours of ~ and
o'clo,k T. ~, the said property 5,
Sc zed and tsken in execution to tn
highest bill Ter for cash.
JOHN w. ALBRITTAIN,
j Sheriff of Charles County
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-01-31

The Democrats are continually
furnishing a demonstration in real
life of the old nurseryrhyme, 'The
King Of France and forty thousand
men marched . the hill and then
marched down again" With great
blowing of horns and sounding OF
eymbaIs they recently announced
that they purposed to ask Mr.Bryan
to withdraw in favor of presiden-
tial candidates who cauld win. Mr..
Bryan went to Washington and
every Democrat promptly lost his
nerve. The request was never
made.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-01-31

The Secretary OF Commerce and
Labor and the Commissioner Ge6eral
Of Immigration are much annoyed
by the misrepresentation in the public
mind as to the functions of the divis-
ion Of information, created by Con-
gress to aid in the work Of diverting
immigrants to the sections of the
country where they are needed. In
formation on every conceivable sub
jeet has been called for by people
throughout the United States. One
inquiry was from a young woman
who wished to know what premiums
were pail for old coins; another
asked if he could be advised of the
whereabouts of first-class resort for
persons suffering with rheumatism,
but the gem of the collection was
received last week from a bachelor
in New York State 81 want SER
want girl. If she suits l will marry
her. She must be amiable of dispo-
sition, beauteous of person, tractable
under all circumstances, and willing
to work"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-01-31

After having considered almost
every important question affecting
the commercial progress OF the coun-
try, the National Board of Trade
concluded its thlrty-eighth annual
meeting in Washington last week.
A campaign of publicity will be
started by which the board intends
to disseminate literature bearing on
forestry, irrigation, and improved
waterways among the leading cvm-
mercial organizations of the country.
The recommendations of the Post
master General regarding a postal
savings bank were Endorsed by the
board, and it also recommended that
works of art for public exhibition
should be admitted free of duty,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-01-31
Tuesday, February 4, 100
Sheriff's Sale.

Under and by virtue Of writ of fieri
facias issued out of the Circuit Court
for Charles County at the suit Of
Jacob Butler, against the goods
and chattels, land and tenements Of
Mitchell Clarke, to me directed, |
have seized and taken in execution.
all the right, title, claim, interest and
estate at law and in equity, of the
said Mitchell Clarke, in and to the fol-
lowing property, to wit:
0ne-half undivided interest in and
toall that lot traet. pisee S ar parcel IF #
Second Election District Of said
Charles county, commonly called and
known as "Part of Litchfield," con-
tanning as to the whole 1870 acres
being the same lot tract, piece OF
parcel of land conveyed tosthe seid
Mitchell Clarke by Fabian Po,ey,
Trustee, and al, by deed dated Aug-
ust IL, 1902, and duly recorded
among the Land Records of Charles
county in Liber B. G. S. No. Is, TO-
lilo SO &c.
And | hereby give notice that l will
offer for sale at the Court House door,
in La Plata on
Tuesday, Feb. IL, ZOOS,
between the hours of 10 and 2
o'clock the said property SO seized and
AIKEN IN execution by public auction to
he highest binder for cash
JOHN w. ALBRITTAIN.
Sheriff Of Charles County.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-01-31

1t is somewhat significant that the
two Democratic newspapers in Wash
ington are bending their every ener-
gy to defeat the nomination of Seere-
tary Taft. They appreciate keeuly
that he would poll more Democratic
votes than any other Republican and
that against him Bryan's chances
would be hopeless.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-01-31

1t is estimated that there are now
about 1000 buffaloes in existence.
There is single specimen in South
America, few in Europe and the
remainder arr divided about equally
between the United States and Can
ada. Those in Europe are all in
geological gardens. The largest herd
in the world is that which ranges
over the Peace River country in
Canada. Il is composed Of three
bands and contains a total of about
$50 head.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-01-31
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

One of the important measures that
will likely be taken up soon in the
session of the present Legislature is
that Of creating a Public Utilities
Commission This is of vital interest
to every taxpayer in the State because
of the expense involved in maintaining
such a Department. at is my i'm
preston that it is estimated that the
Public Utilities Commission will cost
New York State and city about "a ,0O0,-
900 a year" said appointment business
man in Baltimore the other day.
sit is to be hoped that the Legisla-
ture when it comes round to the pro-
posed Public Utilities Bill will give the
subject al the calm and extended con-
sideration it demands in the interet Of
the taxpayers, both State and city, -
continued the merchant in talking to a
newspaper man.
"We sometimes congratulate our
selves for being rather remarkable for
a slow conservatism and constant
disinclination to go off at half cock. ,
This is not a bit of self-laudation
either, for we have become quite ac-
customed to people from other States
who come to live among us or to
transact business among us complain
ing Of Baltimores slowness. Well
We do not find the criticism at all hui
initiating or hard to bear; we recollect
that Rome was not built in a day and
so far we have not been driven from
our even courses by the proddings and
the censures of our more or less VIOLA
tile critics.
In these times more than ever when
the reformative spirit is abroad in the
land and everything from the liquor
traffic and tuberculosis conditions to
automobiles ard railroads is being
looked into with an eagerly censorious
vision, it is necessary to guard our
selves against hasty judgments and
move with more than ordinary caution.
Thus in the matter of Public IT'LL
tiles Commission it should be the part
of the Legislature to ask, first of ALI,
what special needs the Commission is
to meet and what are the abuses it is
to correct? Has this State experience
ed such neglect as other States have
felt? Another aspect in which the
question should be approached is that
of its universally. Are all the public
utilities to be subject to the regulative
influence of the Commission or only
those which are entirely local in their
scope and operation
And then as to the expense. No
doubt the gentlemen who formulated
the bill and are urging its adoption are
noting and will put before
the Legislature all information that
will throw light on every aspect of the
question. II so they have noted the
heavy cost to the State of New York
of one part only of the Utilities Board
of that State, i. e., the part covering
New York City and neighborhood.
The details of the estimated expendi-
ture for 1908 are so interesting that
they are given here as follows
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-01-31

"Take no thought for the morrow"
is the antidote for worry. For US
for humanity the future never
comes. If We remember that, if we
realize that we live always in the
present, we shall cast off the worry
incubus, which loads us down with
fear for the future.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-01-31

Now is the time to go to Europe
The steamship lines in their rate cut
ting wal with each other are almost
offering premium for the privilege of
carrying passengers.