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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-11-02
Iro BE CONTINUED
First Wheel Clock.

Some say that Archimedes made the
first wheel clock as early at 200 B. G.
Others give credit to Wallingford, who
lived so late as the beginning Of the
fourteenth century. But the most per.
feet water clocks were, long before the
latter period. furnished with wheels,
so that the only improvement was the
substitution Of solid body to act as
a moving weight instead Of water. 1t
is not to be wondered at that the ap-
plication of weight to clocks as a
moving power should attract so little
attention. as water and sand were un-
doubtedly thought more convenient by
contemporary writer's. The Oldest COM
plete clock moved by weights is prob
ably that sent by the sultan Of Turkey
to Frederick ii. in 1892. In the thir-
teenth century many Of the church
steeples I'm Italy were furnished with
clocks moved by weights. which struck
the hours. Hele OF Nuremberg Is sup
posed to have constructed the first
watch In 1900, and to him must also
be given the credit of the spring clock.
The fusee was probably invented In
England about the end Of the SIX
teenth century. But It was not until
the middle of the seventeenth century
that the pendulum was first applied to
clocks by Huyghens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-11-02
Boar Huntind In Brittany.

Boar hunting I'm Brittany is full Of
exciting Incidents, and the boars sell
dom die unavenged. for. though they
are beset by mounted hunters and
peasantry on foot armed with guns,
the lifeblood Of many hound Is
drawn before the savage old tusker
yields up his life. His dangerous pow
ers Of offense cease only with his last
gasp. Though the grip Of the bulldog.
the yelping Of the hounds, the din OF
horns and the cries of the beaters may
force him from his lair to seek refuge
In flight, that withdrawal may be set
down rather to prudence and disgust
than to any fear. When at last he
is brought to bay, with his back
against rock or tree trunk. he Is
ready to defy host. Met In a narrow
alley Of the forest, neither man nor
horse can withstand the avalanche OF
his onset. Not infrequently the hunter
who loves his hounds will feel but
little triumph even in the death OF
many boars II, having begun the sea-
son with large pack, he ends 1t with
miserable remnant. having left all
his best and bravest dogs on the field
of battle
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-11-02
1wo Wavs Of TELLING IL,

Once upon time Persian king in
his sleep dreamed that all Of his teeth
fell out before him, one by one. lie
summoned a soothsayer and asked him
to interpret the dream.
The sootlAlyer said, 20 king. the
meaning of thy dream Is that thy
family and relatives shall die In thy
presence, one by one, till all are gone"
The king was very angry at that
and sent the soothsayer at once to
prison.
Then he sent for another soothsayer
and again asked for an Interpretation
Of the dream.
The soothsayer made answer. 20
king. the Interpretation of thy dream
Is that thy family and relatives Shall
die, one by one. and thou thyself shalt
outlive them all
With this answer the king showed
approval and commanded that pres
ent be given to the Interpreter aud
that he should be sent home with
honor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-11-02
Fruit B.nuuet-A Suggestion.

Several years ago the Pathological
Society introduced the pleasing formal.
ity of serving a banquet one evening OF
the occasion of their annual exhibition
and convention. The occasion thus far
has proved highly pleasing to all attend
ing the meeting, and we presume the
formality will again be followed at the
forthcoming meeting to be held in Nor
way in early November.
The Farmer takes the liberty to sug-
gest that this occasion be made Fruit
Banquet. Certainly it should prove a
pleasing innovation on banqueting for
malities to, on this occasion, break away
from time worn formalities, and make
up the menu strictly of fruit served 10
the many dainty forms known to expert
caterers. Nothing more delicious or
more acceptable, more delicate or more
inviting, more pleasing or more ap-
propriate for the occasion, than our rich
Maine grown sweet apples roasted to q
touch by those who know how, and
served to a company Of fruit growers
and their guests. Can anything be more
in harmony with occasionf-Maine FARM
6r.
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NUMBER ~.

wait II | ask her." she told Kirkwood
In q high, sweet voice. "Pm so anx-
ious TO know her. It's quite absurd.
really. of her-to stand on ceremony
with me when her father made an ap-
pointment here. I'll run out and ask
Mrs. Hallam's slim white fingers
turned latch and knob. opening the
street door. and her voice died away
as she stepped out into the night.
Their with sudden. imperative ges-
ture, she half turned toward him.
Put" shs exclaimed, perpIexed, gaz-
Ing to rigs. and left-"but the cab, Mr..
Kirkwoodt"
He was on the stoop second later.
Standing beside her, he stared blankly.
To the left the Strand roared, the
stream of its night life in high spate;
on the right lay the embankment, COM
paratIvely silent and deserted, II bril-
liant with its high swung lights. Be-
tween the two. quiet Craven street ran,
short and narrow and wholly innocent
Of any form Of equipage.
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Maine Dairymen's Association al
Skowhegan.

Plans for the annual dairy conference
TO be held at Skowhegau, beginning the
30th of November are being rapidly
perfected. As there is great demand
for dairy butter and cheese at the pres
ent time in our local markets a special
effort will be made to secure large ex-
hibit of these products and already
assurances have been received from
many of the old exhibitors that they will
again exhibit this year. For many
years the dairymen of the state have
been marketing their dairy products in
the form of milk and cream on account
of the very low prices offered for dairy
butter and cheese but these conditions
are now changed and this particular
phase of the dairy business is rapidly
improving and will shortly occupy its
proper place in the dairy industry.
Recognizing these conditions the asso.
citation offers liberal premiums as usual
and in addition special premiums are
offered by the Maine Farmer, Lewiston
Journal, Turf, Farm and Home, Wor-
cester Salt Co, and the Vermont Farm
Machine Co. 1t is expected that other
manufacturers of dairy machinery will
Also COulriUutO " VIC Phonso" A'Ss
which is already very attractive. Prom
inent speakers have been engaged to
discuss the manufacture and handling of
dairy products. Among those who will
speak upon the production and market
ing of milk and cream are Prof. James
o. Jordan of Boston, Prof. Ivan c. Weld
of Washington, and E. L. Bradford OF
Auburn. The manufacture of dairy
butter will be discussed by representa-
tive from the Maine Agricultural Col
lege. Other important features OF the
dairy conference will be the market milk
and cream exhibit also the exhibit oi
flint aud sweet corn. Announcement
| will be made later furnishing particulars
in regard to these exhibits as well as the
names of the men who will discuss the
su ,jects relating to them. While Skow
hogan is well supplied with hotels
among the leading ones being Hote
Coburn, Skowhegan House, and Maine
| Central Hotel, those desiring quarters
reserved for them will do well to make
such reservation at an early date. Al
questions in relation to the dairy con
| ference will be cheerfully answered BY
the secretary, L. s. Merrill, Augusta.
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Exception to the Rule.

81 have boy in my school Of whom
I am very fond" said New York
teacher smilingy. but fear to think
what his future may be-"
Indeed? Does he evince-er-crin-
inal tendencies?" some grave person
who had missed the smile inquired.
"Well, am afraid he may become Il
writer for funny papers" the teacher
suggested tentatively. "You see. [
was having history review one day.
and | asked this boy who was Peter
the Great. He answered. "A czar OF
Russia"
"And was there more than one Peter
the Great" asked.
HE appeared to ponder for a mo-
ment and then replied. No, Miss Mary.
that was n case In which history didn't
re-Pete ITSELF Judge.
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IL was q modest little residence, IN
nothing more remarkable than its
neIghbors unless II was for q certain
air Of extra grooming. The area rail
ing was sleek with fresh black paint
The doorstep looked the better for Wig
orous stoning. The door itself was
immaculate. Its brasses shining lus
trous against red lacquered woodwork
A soft glow filed the fanlight. Over
head the drawing room windows shone
with a cozy. warm radiance.
The door opened, framing the figure
Of maid slietched broadly in masses
Of somber black and dead white.
Can you tell me. is Mr.. Calendar
hereY
The servants eyes left his face.
looked past him at the waiting cab
and returned.
"I'm not sure, sir. II you will please
step In"
Kirkwood hesitated briefly. then nc.
ceded. The maid closed the door.
what name shall say. sir?"
"Mr Kirkwood."
IF you will please to wait. one mo
ment. SIR"
He was left In the entry hall. the
servant hurrying to the staircase and
up. Three minutes elapsed. He was
on the point OF returning to the girl
when the maid reappared.
Mrs. Hallam says will you kindly
step upstairs, SIR"
Disgruntled, he followed her. At ths
head Of the stairs she bowed him into
the drawing room and again left him
to his own resources.
Wearied. he deposited himself sulk.
ny In an armchair by the hearth and
waited.
From boudoir on the same ioOr
there came murmurs Of two voices,
mans and woman's. The latter
prettily.
"Oh, any time" snorted the Amer
kan-"any time you're through with
your confounded Irritation, Mr.. George
B. Calendar"
The voices rose, approaching. Good
right," said the woman gayly. Fare
well, and-good luck go with you"
Thank you. Good night" replied
the man. more conservatively.
Kirkwood rose, expectant.
There was a swish Of draperies, and
4 moment later he was acknowledging
The totally unlocked for entrance OF
the mistress of the house. He had
thought to see Calendar, presuming
him to be the man closeted with Mrs.
Hallam; but, whoever that had been,
be did not accompany the woman. In
deed. as she advanced from the door
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a small black gladstone bag Of consid-
erabIe weight. As he placed 1t on the
forward seat their eyes met
VI didn't know he began.
ut was to get that" she hastened to
explain, "that my father sent me-
~ have been thinking that there Is
absolutely no way know Of to thank
you properly. And have been won.
dering," she continued. with unaffect.
ed candor. what you must be think.
ing Of me-"
what should I think Of you. Miss
CalendarT
With the air Of a weary child she
laid her head against the cushions
again, face to him, and watched him
through lowered lashes, unsmiling.
"You might be thinking that an ex-
planation is due you. Even the way
we were brought together was extraor
dinary, Mr.. Kirkwood. You must be
very generous. as generous as you
have shown yourself brave, not to
require some sort Of an explanation
Of me-"
II don't see 1t that way"
81 do. You have made me like you
very much. Mr. Kirkwood"
"I'm glad" he said simply. "very
glad II that's the case and presuppos-
ing deserve It. Personally" he
laughed. II seem to myself to have
been rather forward"
mo; only kind and gentleman"
"But-pleasew he protested.
"Oh. but mean II. every word
Why shouldn't I? In a little while.
ten minutes. half an hour. we shall
have seen the last Of each other. Why
should I not tell you how appreciate
all that you have unselfishly done for
meY
If you put 1t that way. I'm sure !
don't know, beyond that It embar-
rasses me horribly to have you overes.
innate me SO. II any courage has
been shown this night It is yours. But
I'm forgetting again." He thought to
divert her. "where shall I tell the
cabby to 90 this time. Miss Calendar"
"Craven street. please" said the girl
and added a house number. ~ am
to meet my father there with this"
Indicating the gladstone bag.
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its rude handling had impaired some
vital part Of the mechanism or wheth-
er the batteries through much use
were worn out. he was able to elicit
only one feeble glow. which was In
stantly smothered by the darkness.
Its no USE" he confessed. 1.-THE
things gone wrong"
"Have you a matchT
II used my last before got hold Of
this"
"Ohr she commented, discouraged
"Have you any notion what he looks
like?"
Kirkwood thought briefly. "Rafles," !"
he replied with chuckle. HE looks
like an amateurish and very callow
Rafies. He's In dress clothes, you
know"
II wonderr There was a nuance of
profound bewilderment In her excla.
nation. then: "He knocked against
something in the hall-a chair, l pre-
sumo. At all events, heard that and
put out the light. was In the room
above the drawing room, you see. !
stole down to this floor-was there, In
the corner by the stairs when he
passed within six inches and never
guessed It. Then, when he got on the
next floor. started on, but you came
In. slipped into the drawing room
and crouched behind chair. You
went on, but ! dared not move until
And then I heard some one cry out.
and you fell down the stairs together.
l hope you were not hurt"
Nothing worth mention. But he
must have got a pretty stift knock to
lay him out so completely" Kirkwood
stirred the body with his toe. but the
man made no sign. Dead to the
world. And now. Miss Calendar"
II she answered he did not hear, for
on the heels Of his query banged the
knocker down below. and thereafter
crash followed crash. brewing a deep
and sullen laundering to rouse the
echoes and send them rolling. like
voices Of enraged ghosts. through the
lonely rooms.
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darter7 Come now. gunner, Is 1t gen.
'rous? Myke 1t a quid an
"a pound then. Will you hurry"
By way of answer the fellow scram-
bled hastily up to the box and snatch
ed at the reins. "Ck! Gee-e hup!' he
cried sonorously.
The gloom Of the tunnel inclosed
them briefly ere the lights Of the Hog
in-the- Pound flashed by and the wheels
began to roll more easily. Kirkwood
drew back with a sigh Of relief.
"Thank Godv' he said softly.
The girl had no words.
Worried by her silence. solicitous
lest. the strain ended. she might be on
the point of fainting. he let up the
shade and lowered the window at her
side.
She seemed to have collapsed In her
corner. Against the dark upholstery
her hair shone like pale gold In the
half light. Her eyes were closed, and
she held a handkerchief to her lips.
'fhe other hand lay limp.
"Aiiss Calendar
She started, and something bulky fell
from the seat and thumped heavily on
the foor. Kirkwood bent to pick 1t
up and 80 for the Hrst time was made
aware that she had brought With her
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-11-02
The Cow Problem .

The average farmer who keeps cows
does not think there is much OF any
problem in it. Hasn't he MIXED and
fed cows all his life? Does he not know
more about them than all the chemists,
professors, veterinarians, dairy editors,
and what not in the world? Suppose II
is true that nearly every improvement
known to dairy farming to-day, from the
Babcock test down, has originated with
men who are students but not farmers?
Suppose it is true, which it is, that near.
ly all of the progress that has been made
in machinery, improved methods, bet.
ter knowledge. has come, not from the
farmer, but from the men outside OF the
farm? Suppose it is true, which 1t is,
that all the progress which has come to
the farmer in the way of legislation and
a bettered condition, an enlargement oi
his rights and larger share of what Ia
rightly his own, the enlargement of bis
knowledge concerning the principles Of
his own business, has been pushed upon
him by the intellect ual forces outside oi
the far m? What of all thatp Is 1t to be
supposed that the average farmer does
not know the COW and her product bet.
ter than any man who invites his atten.
ton as do to-day?
/ have met his assumption OF the
superior knowledge of the average farm
er concerning cows for over forty years,
and there is a heroic band of such men
still left fighting the same battle. They
don't believe there are any problems in
dairy farming. They think any farmer,
no matter how ignorant, is better pre-
pared to consider this subject than the
best trained brain in the country. There
is still a great host of such farmers in
Illinois to-day. They constitute ma
jority of all the men who keep cows
Every step of progress We have made in
dairy farming in Wisconsin has been
fought for severely.
I am utterly at q loss to know why
the average farmer refuses stubbornly to
study the problem of his business. 1t Ii
not so in other classes Of society. Why
do the mechanics show more interest II
a search for knowledge in their calling
than do farmers? believe the difference
is in the early education of the two
classes. Most of the children OF the me
chanic attend school to the eighth grade,
and the eighth grade of the town school
is king beside the country school IN
arousing intellectual perception and
grasp in after life.
Men are what they are educated to be-
The farmers son is what he is educated
to be, weak or q strong man, an hon0l
to agriculture or an apology for 1t. Nc
farmer ever became great as farmer
because of his ignorance; the same with
the mechanic. Boys must be trained t.
think and observe and deduce correc
judgments by virtue of knowledge o1
the truth-agricultural truth. Why
then, do so many farmers resist Will
might and main, the taking IN OF i'm
portant agricultural knowledge?-Ex
Gov. W. D. Hoard, addressing Illinoi
Farmers Institute.
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"Iha Picnic Stretch

Though a brilliant conversationalist.
George Meredith had, of course, his
silent moods. and he happened to be
In one Of them at certain picnic.
Next to him sat lady, herself good
talker. who had been looking forward
to this meeting for days and. II may
he guessed. preparing for it-in vain.
The only sentence that passed his lips
was when he reached slightly across
her for the salt-"Excuse the picnic
stretch" Guardian.
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way Kirkwood could hear the mans
footsteps Oh. the stairs.
This Is Mr. Kirk wood" The note
of inquiry in the well trained voice-a
very alluring voice and one pleasant
to listen to, he thought-made 1t seem
as though she had asked. point blank
"Who is Mr. Kirkwood?"
He bowed, discovering himself In the
presence of an extraordinarily hand
some aud interesting woman, woman
Of years which as yet had not told
upon her. Of experience that had not
availed to harden her. ut least In SO
far as her exterior charm Of personal
ity was involved-a woman. In brief.
who bore close inspection we'll despite
an elusive effect Of maturity. not with
out its attraction for men. kirkwood
was impressed that It would be very
easy to learn to like Mrs. Hallam more
than well-with her approval.
Although lie had not anticipated 1t.
he was not Mt all surprised to recog-
pIzr In her the woman who. II he were
rot mistaken. had slipped to Calendar
that warning In the dining room OF tn
rcss
Il nm Mrs. Hallam. You were ask
Ing for Mr.. Calendar?"
He was to have been here at this
hour, / believe" said Kirkwood.
"YesT There was just the right In
Election of surprise in her carefully
controlled tone.
He became aware Of an undercur'
rent Of feeling that the woman was
estimating him shrewdly with her fine
direct eyes. He returned her regard
With admiring interest. They were
gray-green eyes, deep set. but large
a little shallow. a little changeable
calling to mind the sea on windy,
cloudy day.
Below stairs door slammed.
81 am not a detective. Mrs. Hal
lam," announced the young man sud
denly. Mr.. Calendar required serv'
Ice of me this evening; ] am here In
natural consequence. II 1t was Mr.
Calendar who left this house just now
I am wasting time"
ut was not Mr.. Calendar" The fine
lined brows arched In surprise, real OF
pretended, at his first blurted words
and relaxed. Amused, the woman
laughed deliclously. "But i am ex'
pecting him any moment He was to
have been here half an hour since
Won't you waltz"
She indicated, with a gracious ges'
ture, a chair and took for herself one
end of a davenport. I'm sure he
won't be long now."
Thank you. l will return, II may.
Kirkwood moved toward the door.
"put there's no necessity She
seemed insistent on OBTAINING him
possibly because she questioned his
motive. possibly for her own dfvertise
ment.
Kirkwood deprecated his refusal
with q smile. ''The truth is. Miss
Calendar is waiting IN cab outside
T"-
Dorothy Calendar" Mrs. Hallan
rose alertly "But why should she
wait there? To be sure. we've never
met. but ! have known her father fol
many years"
She swung about quickly. preceding
him to tie door and down the stairs
II am suie Dorothy will come in e
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-11-02

Asa rule the live stock growers and
feeders are not up-to-dats on the best
Methods of soil cultivation and renova.
ton. They waste large proportion OF
the value of their manure by employing
improper methods Of handling and cni-
ture, while the farmer who has put a
limited amount of manure finds that nc
must practice more systematic plan OF
crop rotation and provide the growing
crops with better cultivation thus max.
ing better use of his limited amount OF
organic matter.
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The Best Clubs.

They tell story In Wall street that
Mr.. Morgan once replied to young
friend who had asked him what were
the best clubs to belong to In New
York. young man. the very best clubs
to devote your time to are Indian
ciubsn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-11-02

The next time you run up against q
contrary hog that refuses to 60 through
a chute into the wagon, try the following
plan: Clap feed basket over his head,
and he will back anywhere you want him
to go. BY a little maneuvering you can
have the hog in the wagon before he
knows it.-Farm Journal.
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Very AHectionate.

Mr. Headslall-That horse you
brought yesterday seems n vicious
looking animal Is he affectionate?
Mr.. Cropper- Afrectionate? should
think so. Why when he came out OF
the stable he stood upon his hind legs
and tried to embrace me.
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There is no surer cause of scours than
dirty feed pals. Be scrupulously clean
as to pals, troughs and the food used In
feeding young calves. It will save the
trouble Of carrying calves through
Farm Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-11-02
Fooled Him.

Country Drummer with cigas)--
Pardon me: have you match? VII
lage Loafer tentatively)-Yaas. but ]
hain't no segar. Country Drummer
Good! In that case you won't need
the match!-Chicago News.
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AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topi
IL solicited. Address all communications L.
tended for this department to HENRY l.
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Der
ocrat. Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-11-02

Take care of your health. You have
no right to become a burden to your.
self and perhaps to others.-Hall.
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CHAPTER Y.

~ WHAT'S thatT At the FIRST
alarm the girl had caught
wv convulsively at Kirkwood's
arm. Now, when q pause
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-25
FOR UMBRELLA FIXING

I. Glicksburg, the umbrella man. Second and Walnut, opposite tele- phone office. Hd-1Mo