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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
EXPLAINED at Last.

"The late DR.. Morgan Dix" said O
clergyman Of New York. had droll
way Of tightening grave subjects with
little humorous asides. Once heard
him addressing a graduating class at
q medical school. He began in this
way:
Psychologists tell US, gentlemen.
that the older a man grows the smaller
his brain becomes. This explains why
the old man knows nothing and the
young one everything"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
What Soundness Means.

A satisfactory definition of sound or
soundness is not easily given. There Is
no other word that conveys quite the
same meaning. A person Is said to have
a sound body, or an organ is said to be
sound when it is healthy. This term as
it applies to the horse includes a little
more. The horse is sound when he is
healthy, and when his conformation is
such that he has not had and is not
likely to have any tendency to any par
ticular disease. The term "sound" as
used by veterinarians and dealers is
often loosely construed. 1t may mean
anything from freedom from lameness
or not windbroken; to an apparently
healthy condition at the time of exam
ination. There is no fixed technical
or legal definition that is uniformly
recognized. The English definition OF
unsoundness, while defective in that it
is wholly based upon the usefulness OF
the animal, is one worthy of being re-
peated, and is as follows: "Any disease,
or alteration of structure from disease or
accident, which does interfere or may in
its ordinary course interfere with the
animals usefulness is unsoundness, and
furthermore, slightness of disease or
facility of cure is no qualification as re-
CARDS such unsoundness."
An animal which may have had
diseases that have been cured, or may
have some disease at the time of ex-
animation that does not interfere with
his usefulness for some purposes, IL
then said to be "serviceably sound" In
some places "serviceably sound" refers
only to wind.
A vice is not necessarily unsound-
ness, but some of them lean to uu-
and may therefore be con-
sidered as part of the examination IN
the selection of an animal. Vices are
such traits of character or such habits
as have the tendency to produce disease,
OF to lessen the usefulness, mar the ap-
pearance, interfere with or make danger
Gus the handling, or cause the destruction
of property. Before examining the horse,
the purchaser should decide upon the
character of the service for which the
animal is intended, whether for slow
draft, heavy or light harness, saddle or
The class or type, size,
age, gait, sex and color should be ap-
settled. Ample time
should be taken in the selection of a
horse. This can usually be done when
the animal is obtained from the dealer
or producer, but seldom allowable at
public sales or sale stables. At a public
sale the horse is sold as sound, "ser-
sound" or at the lend of the
halter" When the horse is sold as
,onnd tba nnrcbaSer has the privilege
of returning the animal If found to be
otherwise within day or two. If sold
as ''serviceably sound" the term ap-
plies merely to wind and the ability to
DO work. In some cases the special dis
ability is mentioned. If sold at the
lend of the halter" the purchaser takes
all the chances on the number and
character of the diseases that may be
Experiment Station Bulle-
tin
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
Growing Use of Cottonseed.

The development of the cottonseed
products industry of the United States
is little short of phenomenal. In the
past ten years production of cake and
meal has jumped from $4,000 tons to
i,7S6,O00 tons. The output OF cotton
seed in oil in that time has fully trebled,
going from 65,000,000 gallons to
I76. .OOO, 900 gallons. Ten years ago
| l,62S, 900 tons of cottonseed, or only 40
per cent of the total seed production,
was manufactured into various by
products. In 1907, 3,S44, 900 tons of cot
tonseed were manufactured, this con-
stituting IS per cent of the total seed
produced.-New England Homestead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
Why Western Beef Is High.

1t is recorded that 1900 bushels of
corn sold at an elevator at Stella, Ne
braska, recently for so cents per bushel.
Ten years ago the average farm price
for corn in Nebraska was 22 cents, in
1897 II cents and in 1895 Ii cents. The
recent high price was paid because corn
is very scarce in that section and the
new crop there and in nearby sections
not at all promising. Quite difference
10 prices in the past ten years. And yet
people wonder why meat, one of the
products of corn, does not sell as low as
it did ten years ago.-Turf, Farm and
Home,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
Force Of Storm Waves.

The average storm wave Is thirty
feet in height The highest storm,
waves ever measured were between
forty-four and forty-eight feet high.
The gigantic force OF storm waves Is
shown by the fact that at Skerryvore
lighthouse. off the west coast Of Scot!
land, q mass Of rock weighing FIVE and
a half tons was once hurled to height
of seventy-two feet above the sea lev
ell, while mass weighing thirteen and
a half tons was torn from cliff seven
ty.four feet high.-Pall Mall Gazette.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
FOR SALE.

2l-2 story dwelling-house pleasantly
located in the village of West Paris.
Consists of nine rooms and bathroom,
shed and stable. About 3-4 acre OF land,
with apple and pear trees. The build
ings are situated high from the street,
with broad piazza shaded with vines,
commanding fine view. A spring OF
pure water on premises. These build
ings are well and prettily furnished and
the owner would be glad to sell the
furniture aud furnishings with the
house. This is a great bargain and will
be sold on reasonable terms. Call on or
address, w. j. Wheeler, South Paris,
Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
Aia Nidht Work.

Wifey-What makes you stay at the
Office 80 late at night? Do you gain
anything by 1t?
Hubby - No. But I have several
times come-er-within an ace Of gain
ing something.-Philadel Record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
A laaaon.

The Lady - Look here! You said
that II I'd give you your dinner you'd
NOW the lawn for me. The Hobo
I'd like to do 1t, ma'am. but gotter
teach yer q lesson. Never trust tn
word Of q total stranger.-Cleveland
Leader.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
The EXPLANATION.

Him I'm the surfI-The water Is get
ting cold. wonder why.
Her Thn: tall girl who just came In
| Is from Roston.-New Orleans Times
Democrat
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
A Strono Hint,

They had met for the first time since
their schooldays and were telling each
other of their professional careers.
"And how did you come to leave the
stage" asked one.
81 had hint that I was not suited
for It."
II see. The little birds told You,
ehW
"Well, no; not exactly. But they
might have been birds had they been
allowed to hatch"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
Good Advice.

Father tsolemnlyI-Thls thrashing "a
going to hurt me more than you, Napo-
leon. Napole on tsympathetically)-Well.
don't be too rough on yourself, dad. !
amt worth it.-London Scraps.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25

If you keep everything just as clean
az possible in your stables and milk
room you will have no fear Of inspectors.
New England Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25

A close friend Is one who turns you
down when you want small loan.-
St. Joseph News-Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
AMONG THE FARMERS.
SPEED THE PLow."

on practical agricultural topic
Ia solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY ID.
ocrat. Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
CATARRH

Taste and Smell. Fun size 50 cts. at Drug
gists or by mail. In liquid form, IS cents.
Ely Brothers, So Warren Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
A Reliable
Remedy
EIy's Cream Balm
Is quickly absorbed.

Gives Relief at Once.
1t eleanses, 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
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25

copyright, 1906, by the 8. 8. Mcclure Col
VWYE are to consider the shade
WV known as purple. 1t Is q
W color justly in repute among
the sons and daughters OF
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-19

sion Society.
A. A. Hirsi of Philadelphia. wds
another speaker. and referred 10 the
German Catholics as the most en-.
lightened citizens Of that country, bo
cause they understood their religion.
William p Breen. OF Fort Wayne.
Ind. discussed the methods OF owe.
coming the obstacles IN the way %
church extension and missionary en.
deayo..
Cochran said. THE Catholic Lay
mans duty 10 his country becomes
pertinent at this time because Cf the
criticisms recently directed against
President Roosevelt's statement thar
a Roman Catholic is not barred from
occupancy Of The White House De-
cause Of his faith. Usually d. is wei.
no ignore criticism Of this kind ali in
this particular case the complaint wa
based on big0try Because 0f TIE
publicity o fthe attack the reply B.
called for. and b. Is given iH the att!
tude Of the Catholic laymen."
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-19
PRESIDENTS Of
UNIVERSITIES
NOW MEETING IN WASHINGTON
-PRESlcENT SCHURMAN or
CORNELL. MADE HEAD OF AS
SOClATlON.

Washington, Nov; l7-President
Schurman, of Cornell University, was
today elected president ftae Nation
Al Association Of State Uniyersity
Presidents. Frank L. Strong Of the
University OF Nebraska. was made a
member of the executive committee.
Resolutions were passed commeU
datory Of the work done in the educa-
tional fild by President Angel, Of the
University of Michigan, who was d.
clarcd TO be. with exception Of Presi-
dent Elt. Of Harvard. the greatest o.
liking American educators and the
greatest Of living state university
presidents.
The report of the committee on the
Standardization of work in American
universities, was adopted. and the
following committee was appointed on
the subject.
President Schurman. Cornell; Mac
Lean, Iowa; Bryan, Indiana: James.
illinois Baker. Colorado.
A paper was read by President
James. of the University Of Illiuoi'
in which he advocated that state uni-
yersities take the lead in the intro
lnction OF technical and trade cdn-
cation.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-19
FIRST CATHOLIC
CONGRESS ENDS
WITH MASS MEETING FEATURE
OF WHICH is ADDRESS BY
BoURKE COCHRAN.
MISSIONARY MOVEMENT
Outlined and Designed in Particular
to Perpetuate catholisra Of I'm
migrants From Catholic
Countries.

Chicago, Nov. 1S.--The first Cath
olic Missionary Congress which con
yened in this city last Sunday with
fifteen hundred delegates, including
q majority CT the DISTINGUISHED lead.
ers Of The church, clerical and lay
in this country closed with . mass
meeting tonight. the feature Of wh.cn
was a stirring address, by w Bourke
Cochran. of New York
On every hand were heard express
ions Of satisfaction at the work of the
congress in outlinging the new mis-
sionary movement designed in par
ticular to perpetuate the Catholicism
of immigrants from aCtholic countries
and to send priests TO the sparcely
settled districts In the end it is the
of the congress that th2
church in America shall support mis-
sionaries in foreign lands.
Alexander Granger, of Kankakee
H.. sounded the keynote of the new
movement today whau ne declared
that the assimilation sof the various
races into one nation vas going on in
America, and that it can be most ef
fectively forwarded bs the Catholic
church and Catholic Church Exten-
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-19
FACE BETWEEN
FAST RUNNERS
DORANDO WILL MEET HAYES nv
NEW YORK IN &c MILE
CONTEST.
ON THANKSGIVING EVE
Believed That Old Foot Racing Sport
Will Be Revived as Result of
Contest-NeW York all
Agog.

New York, Nov Johnny
Hayes won the Marathon race fairly
and squarely ! haven't a single eX
cuse to offer and don't try to find anv.
was simply beaten in a race that
was strictly sportsman's proposi-
ton"
Dorando. the Italian long distance
runner who was the closest compet-
tor Of the American, John j. Hayes,
in the great Marathon race in Ems
land, last summer, expressed himself
in this manner when he arrived here
today on the steamship kronprinzes
sia Cecilie Of the North Germaa
Lloyd line Dorando will race Hayes
over the same distance in Madison
Square Garden on Thanksgiving eve.
He arrived with his brother and train,
er, tIupiano Pietri, who is managing
him on his American tour, and who is
himself runner Of distinction, Ii
piano sal dthat if his brother failed
TO win the race with Hayes in Mad,
son Square Garden he himself would
challenge the American Marathon
winner.
Dorando was enthusiastic over his
coming encounter with Hayes, and
said that he was confident he would
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-19
.Crcc ami that she would pre-
De- proposed marriage.
Episcopal Service Read.

Ncrcc ami that she would prevent
tte proposed marriage.
Episcopal Service Read.
when fully satisfied the lawyers
sent tor the magistrate and Mrs.
Cnsley. the brides sister The
Episcopal marriage service was read
The magistrate was r. NJ Wad.
deli an old time. courtly Southern
gentleman. brother Of Alfred Moore
Waddeu. commander of the C0nfed
srate. cruiser Shenandoah At the
cIc-r of the ceremony Mrs Edwards
kissed the groom and her brother
William Preston Harrison kissed her.
The warrant hearing viii be- on
Thursday. Echois McBee declares
thar be- viii not withdraw the war
rants and the marriage has no legal
Meet to quash &C.
IL is practically admitted that II
was lnly after prolonged debate
tHai the EIvarIs lawyers gave Their
-auetiau % toIav'- marriage. fearing
that the former Mrs EIEari5 might
aar, the divorce case recpfued II
NCHfrIk
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-19
MRS. EASTMAN
WEOS EDWARDS
JUSTICE or THE PEACE HAD 10
BE SECURED TO PERFORM
CEREMONY.
MINISTERS WOULD NOT
Horeymoon of the Couple viii Be
Interrupted BY Trial On
Charges Preferred BY
the Mc3ees.

AsheviIe. n G., Nov, 1S-Mr8.
SOPHIE Harrison. Eastman was mar
ried at 4:3D o'clock 10 Baker Ed
wards in the offices Of her lawyers
by justice of the peace following
the refusal of the Presbyterian and
Methodist ministers to perform the
ooremonI.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards left i'm
mediately for Skyland Hotel, ten
miles from here and five miles from
Buck Shoals where they have stayed
since Mrs. Edwards was forced to
leave Buck Shoals. They intend to
remain at the hotel until Thursday,
when they go to appear before the
county magistrate for a hearing on
the warrant which Echols McBea
caused to issue for them after Mrs.
Edwards had caused the arrest Of
his father, Cot Y. E. McBce in a
civil suit After *the hearing they
win start on a wedding trip
MIS-. Eastman and her brother,
William Preston Harrison and Nj.
Edwards sat in the lawyers Offices
mCst OF the day while the lawyers
telcphoned to Norfolk tor the pur.
pose ef aseertaining certainly that
there was no flaw in the Edwards di-
vorce, as the former Mrs. Edwards
haG declared that there was no dt-
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-19
TO AMEND THE
CONSTITUTION
EFFORTS WILL BE MADE BY
RADICALS AND SOCIALISTS
IN RElCHSTAC.
CERTAIN OF REJECTION
According to Present Indications
Sitpation Still Unsettled in
SPITE of Recent Promise OF
Kaiser.

Berlin Nov. 1S-The German EN-
peror has given pledge to hold him
self within close constitutional bounds
hereafter in matters concerning at-
fairs of state, but though the situation
has cleared, serious questionngs have
arisen in political circles as to the
significance of the emperor's action
with respect to the future relations
between the Reichstag and the eXecu-
tive branch OF the government.
While calm observers interpret the
emperors surrender of what he had
considered his prerogative, as regis
tering a remarkable victory for pub
lie opinion, they full recognize the
fact that it leaves Germany far re,
moved from popular government.
The emperor, it is pointed out, yield
to the most impressive demonstration
fthe peoples win ever seen in Ger
many, but such an occasion can hard
ly arise once in a generation, when
the minds of the whole people are
fixed with such unanimity upon a
single demand, as in this case.
Could Not Agree.
Yet even under these unusual cir
cumstances the reichstag when the
subject of the emperor's interven>
ton in national affairs came up for
debate, was unable to agree upon the
simple course of sending an address
to the emperor, setting forth the
views of the members of the reich
stag. who were one in their opposi-
tion his majesty's course.
No action could be taken because
the conservatives, on pretext tirat the
reichstag did not possess the right
TO address the crown, refused to CO.
operate. The radicals and socialists,
however, intended to attempt TO pass
a resolution demanding an amend
ment TO the constitution making the
ministers responsible for the reach
stag. but It is already certain that II
will be rejected,
Absence of Unity Prevents.
II is pointed out that the lack Of
large unified parties units Germany
for parliamentary government 1t
would be impossible, with the pres
ent multiplicity of the parties in the
Reichstag to bring enough home
genous elements tonight for the form
ing of compact majority capable of
working together harmoniously for
any length Of time.
For this and other reasons the men
best acquainted with the political
characteristics fthe German people
say II will require a long period OF
practical schooling in politics before
parliamentary government can be IN
troduced. with benelicitl results for
the Fatherland.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-19
ILLINOIS ODD FELLOWS
Grand Lodge Meeting in Springfield,
Elected Officers Yesterday
Also Rebekahs.

Springfield. H., Nov. lS.-The
Grand Lodge of Illinois Odd Fellows
to day elected:
William NJ. Groves. of Petersburg.
noble grand f. r. Sayler, of Spring.
field. deputy noble grand: James Ew-
ing Davis, of Chicago. warden; John
IL Skies. of Springfield, secretary;
Thomas b. Needles, of Nashville.
treasurer: Owen Scott, of Decatur.
Fred b. Merrills. of Belleyille, repre-
sentatives.
The Rebakahs elected Mrs. Ella
Reeves. of jacksonville. president;
Mae f. Crowell. of Rockford, vice
president: Dora l.. North, Of Farmer
City. warden.
The grand lodge appropriated So,
600 10 the old Folks Home and s25.-
coo for the Orphans Home at Lincoln.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-19

win. Incidentally he remarked that e.
would not be necessary this time for
any officials to give him stimulants
and help him over the line, the Brit
ish officials did in an attempt TO make
him a winner over the American.
As soon as Dorando is settled here
a meeting will be arranged between
the two famous runners for the pur
rose Of selecting officials for the race
and also to discus the construction of
the track and other details. The
race will take place on Thursday eve
and will be over the same distance as
the Marathon. 26 miles 3S5 yards.
Dorando will train at Columbia Uni
versity. Princeton offered him the
sane courtesy. but Columbia being in
this city it was handler TO remain In
in New YORK.
The contest is regarded by many
sporting people as being the forerur-
ner Of a return Of old-time interest
in foot races. The ban being on biz
. NDAlU- UDuN- hllN llla - AelH.aaa- A-t ~ '
York and vicinity. sports had 10 re-
sort 70 some methods for recreation.
and the international race between
the Marathon heroes may end in q
series Of mammoth meets that can DE-
-sompared with foot races years aEo
before the sport deterioratel il.1
rambling affairs for -rfrl fhfuE hprrarz
and -iEed- finishes
Already plans have been unfoileH
for similar affairs in many indOc;
gyms throughout the country, and M
less a new sport Is developed 70 vif
with baseball and football human rae
ing may be destined 70 succeed borsi
racing. A world Of money Is likely q
be BET On TIE Hayes Dorando notch
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-19
SITUATION IN
EMPIRE STATE
DISCUSSED IN CONFERENCE AT
TiFT COTTAGE AT HOT
SPRINGS, VA.
THREE WERE PRESENT
Ward Of New York--Root Can
Senator IL Eie Warts
the Place.

Hot Springs Va, Nov ts.-The
was conference at the TAFT cgttag
here this afternoon on New York
politics. general political affairs aai
especially regarding persons anl
measures pertaining to the next AL
ministration The conferees were
esident-elect Taft, Vice President.
elect Sherman and William Ward,
national Republican committeeman
from New York
While no one to the conference
wants to he quoted on the subject.
1t may be stated as the opinin cf all
that Secretary Root will be the sue
eessor in the United States senate OF
r c. Platt TITS, q course is based
upon the Understanding that Root
wis'-s the place Taft has had no
sitancy from the first in giving a
positive expression to his desire 70
make Root the premier Of his cabi.
net
II Is the understanding here that
one Of the main reasons for Root 4
desire to be relieved of cabinet duty
Is that both he and Mrs Root may
he rid Of the somewhat taxIag aq4
exacting social duties required of tie
secretary of state. II is ,md r4t -
that Sherman gave It RS his orir 4
to Taft at the conference thet
Speaker Cannon would continue u
hold that office in the SiXty-lrat Goa
gress
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-19
SHAH INVITES LEADERS
OF Different Glasses in Persia 70 Ap-
pear and Hear Decision as
TO Constitution.

Teheran. Nov. lS-The Shah has
summoned the representatives Of the
various classes in Persia to appear
before him tomorrow and hear his
decision in the matter Of cOnst tn
tional government for the country.
It is Understood that his majesty
purposes the formation Of what may
be calleI a council OF state. This
body shau consist OF about forty
members. elected nHmitsd suffrage
and with pCwer 10 control the minis
ters but without executive power.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-19
TAX CASES DISMISSED
Settlement Effected Whereby County
Received $4,000 From Port
land Gold Minina Co.

Council Bluffs. Ia Nov i>.-Aii
the Portland Gold Mining company
tax cases were dismissed in The dis
t-ict court this afternoon a settle
ment having been effected whereby
Pottawattamie county received from
The company $4,000 THE total
amount assessed as taxes in these
eases vas $500. .009
The Portland company. Nhcse
mines are iu Colorado. are incolpo-
rataf here. but has refused payment
of taxes Oh its capital stock unier
The Iowa laws
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-19
MILITARY DISPLAY
viii Marx the Funeral Of Grand Duke
Alexis in St. Petersburg
Today

ST. Petersburg N0y 1s.-The luuer
al of Grand Duke Alexis today vill o.
the most imposing military and civil
demonstration since fhe wa- The on.
tire route over which che procession
win pass. from the railroad station 'o
th. fortress. has been irapet in black
The highest officials % fthp court vti.
sseoif fhe body to t1e fortress. where
t wfT be received hy the emperor.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-19
BROTHER SHOOTS BROTHER
THEN COMMITS SUICIDE

Ptr-rure. Pa NoF. Is-Reuhen
Crcuu. until recently a follower GO
the race track. IS dead from a bullet
wcrnd. oJseph Crown. his brut-er.
a Fracticing attorney. IS in the fos-
uital lowering between life ena
death. a ballet having penetrated MS
chest Both shots. il is sregei we're
dres b. Reuben Grown. foIioEing g
crarrsl ever money matters
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-19
FARMERS WANT LEGISLATION.

Washirefrn. NOV Is-LegisIafio1
arrr.ur national aid in country road
aui.diue the establishment 0f O.
Grange Lecture BurH1u. and to pro-
ribit a1Ia-afion of Insecticides was
lIl-zeI today br the National
iranea Patrons cf Hlsba1drT