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Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
MONEY IN FOX FARM
Maine Man Finds Animals Can
Be Easily Raised.
Peits Always in Demand at 0ooo
Prices-How Rearing Of Reynard
Is Managed by a Typical
DoWn-Easter.

Bangor, Me.-Eliiah Norton of Dover
finds foxes a more profitable crop
than potatoes or hay, and SO he long
ago quit planting and hoeing ana
moving. and is now devoting his en-
tire attention to raising the sharp
eyed and bushy-tailed little animals,
whose fur Is in great demand always
and everywhere. When Norton began
raising foxes it was an experiment;
now he has the business fully estab-
lished on a highly profitable basis,
and his sunny hillside farm on the
bank of the Piscataquis is known as
the best paying piece of land in Maine
The Norton fox farm is not the hrst
in Maine, for foxes had been success
fully bred by a man on Heron island
Boothbay harbor, years before the DO
yer enterprise was thought of. When
Norton got ready to go into the toA
business he visited the Heron lslanC
farm, and one on Prince Edward Is
land, in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, t
get points, and also to buy som
breeding stock. Then he started IL
to beat the original fox farmers, ant
he has succeeded.
Being an old hunter, and knoWini
the ways of foxes, Norton at the ou'
set recognized the fact that to b
healthy, and thus profitable, his stoc
must be contented, and to insure TIL
happy condition he so constructed an
arranged his Enclosure as to dispel tn
Idea of captivity-which foxes cannc
endure. He built a fence 16 feet hlgl
of a heavy and specially woven wiz
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03

to keep the foxes in and to keep other
animals out. Six Enclosures thus
formed cover about one and a half
acres of ground. and in each of them
Is a kennel built Of wood and set deep
into the earth serving as a nursery
and as a den for the foxes in winter.
At first a few of the foxes escaped by
burrowing down under the fence, but
Norton stopped this by carrying the
wire down from four to eight feet to
the solid ledge. The whole farm has
been allowed to grow up with rank
grass and weeds, so that 1t resembles
the native haunts Of the fox In the
wildwood, and Norton's stock does not
seem to realize that 1t is living in
captivity.
On the farm are common red foxes
from the woods of Maine, blue foxes
from Alaska; silver grays from Prince
Edward island, and blacks from Ohio.
The reds are the commonest and least
valued of foxes; blues are worth
more, but the silver grays and the
blacks are the aristocrats. AS a mat
ter of fact, the black and the silver
gray are the same breed, a silver gray
being a black with a sprinkling OF
gray hairs. The black fox pelt Is
among the most valuable Of furs, fine
specimens frequently bringing $500 to
5000, while In several instances as
high as s 1000 to $1,000 has been paid.
Norton had not been long In the
business when he made the impor.
tant discovery that it Is possible to
reproduce black and silver gray foxes.
N%aturalists say that these rare speci.
mems are simply freaks of nature, be.
ing liable to appear among the com.
mond reds at any time, while their
progeny is more than likely to wear
the plebeian red coat. Norton has
discovered, however, that by inbreed
ing 1t Is possible, In the course Of
time, to eliminate the red and pro
duce the genuine black variety. HI
bought an Ohio black fox, paying s30t
for 1t, and this he bred with a com
mon Maine red, then bred thei
progeny together, and so on. ThuI
far he has met with fattering success
and he feels confident that his sue
cess will continue. Last year he sol,
pair of black foxes bred on his farm
for $500, and o has a family O
four, which he values at $1,000.
The foxes are fed with scraps G
meat, bread, milk and the like, an
are all In good health. In summe
time they need to be watered, but /
winter they quench their thirst wit
snow.
When Norton wants to capture on
of his foxes he simply pokes his han
down into q burrow, to which shelte
they fee when any one approache
and pulls the animal out, much as or
would take an apple out Of a bag. A
of his IS foxes seem to know him
dogs know their master, and at fee
Ing time they frolic about him like
many kittens. The beauties of Il
colony are a pair of twin blacks, no
ten weeks old, coal black with the e
ception of snowy white at the I'll
of their tails, fat, fluffy and as pla
full az kittens.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
Cabbage Worms.

A southern correspondent says that
the best remedy he ever tried for rid
ding cabbage of worms and lice is
air-slacked lime. 1t car be sprinkled
on thickly and evenly by putting the
lime in an old guano sack, then shak-
ing the sack over the cabbages. 1t is
better to put it on early in the morn
ing while dew is yet on the cabbage.
1t may be used one or twice a week
until the worms disappear. Cabbage
will thrive. and the heads grow firmer
and winter after using it. Air-slacked
lime is also valuable for sprinkling on
young squash and cucumber plants to
| protect them from the ravages OF in
,ects.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
KEEP ONLY FOWLS THAT PAY
No Profit In Feeding a Lot Of Old
Hens That Have OutIlved Their
Usefulness.

Some hens are not worth their keep:
others produce enough to cover tho
cost of their handling. The hens that
nav are those that more than meet the
expenses of money and time necessary
to make them worth while. There art
three classes of hens and the last Is
the one that we all desire and the one
that we can have II we are willing to
| pay the cost.
What is necessary to own birds that
pay? 1t takes more than money. You
can buy birds that can pay, but 1t Ia
another thing to have them pay you
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03

dizzy spells and a terrible condltlon ol
the kidney secretions. got so mis-
cradle | went to bed, but the doctor
did not do anything for me and no
one expected me to recover. Doan S
Kidney Pills first relieved, then cured
me. and | have had no kidney trouble
for seven years since
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box
Foster ilburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
A Tall Bear Story.

Why, once, do you know, l found a
bear inside a hollow log. Well, Of
course, | couldn't get at him to shoot
him, and the log was too heavy to
owe. | didn't know what to do. So. at
last l thought of cutting four holes
in the log, about where the bears
feet must be, and l got his paws
through slick. Then | tied a rope
about the log and made him walk with
it into camp. And-would you be-
lieve tive had all Jul food and all
our fuel for the winter out of that one
deal."-Outing.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
Woven Wire for Vegetables.

What Is known as chicken wire is
recommended for plants on the order
of peas and lima beans as better than
the old pole order. One who has
fully tried and believes this, says:
"For lima beans, use the six feet
wide wire with a large mesh; attach
to stout stakes set ten feet apart, and
plant the beans two feet apart in the
row
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
Was Proud of His Dad.

Here is one relating to the public
schools, even though it has no bearing
on the present public school contro-
versy. Like as not it isn't even true
but somebody lowed it was. Anyway
little George came home from n OF
the schools on the West side and told
his dad that he wished he would write
him a little essay on skating.
Georges father. while not a PROBES
sional writer, prides himself on his
ability to put his thoughts into goot
clear English, and he willingly dashed
off a little composition for his SON!
OBLIGATION.
The following etening George
greeted his male parent with much en-
thusiasm when the latter came hom'
from the office.
You're all right, popsy,' he de
clared, proudly. Il copied off that es
say of yours and turned it in, and tn
teacher said there was only n bel
ter one in the whole class."-Cleve
land Plain Dealer.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
WANTED TO MEET HIM AGAIN.
Patriarch Had Something to Say to
Man Driving a Big Red
Automobile.

The Stranger-That's a singular
looking old fellow sitting out there
on the fence. He seems quite a patrl-
arch.
The Native-Yep. He's been sittln'
thar fer three years.
Three years! Good gracious!
There must be an interesting story in
volved in this. Is he waiting for
something's"
"Yep. He's waiting fer a tall Teller
drivin' a big red autymobile. He came
by bout three years ago an ruined
over tn old mans calf. TIL Teller
stopped an said: What's the dam
age?' an the old man said, Bout
'leven dollars and the Teller gave
twenty an drove on. An tn old man:
sittin' over there waitin' for him tt
come back"
"Eh! Poor old chap. Forgot It
thank the man, suppose. But what
he got that shotgun for"
"The twenty tn Teller gave him wa
bad"
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
A SIjuht Jolt.

Sapleigh-Im-aw-beastly fond OF
-aw-following the hounds, doncher
know"
Miss Cayenne inferred as much
from what papa said.
Sapleigh-Weally? And what did
youah-er-fawthah say?
Miss Cayenne-Oh, he said you
eemed to be going to the dogs.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
Hypothetical.

Hypothetical.
LET me-" said the stranger at the
baseball gate, ASK you a hypothetical
question"
go ahead
"Supposing that l had ten cents,
and desired to witness an exhibition
of the manly sport inside the en-
closure, the price being Is cents; and
supposing that | were to approach you
for Is cents necessary to fruition OF
my hopes, what would you say"
That easy. Id say: Lend me the
10 cents as | have just Is myself. and
am a rabid fan
Thus, after all this subtle eloquence
there was nothing doing.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
ESCAPE Nicely Timed.

A German shoemaker left the gas
turned on in his shop n night, and,
upon arriving in the morning, struck
a match to light it. There was a ter
rife explosion, and the shoemaker was
blown out through the door almost to
the middle of the street.
A passerby rushed to his assistance
and, after helping him to arise, In
quired if he was injured.
The little German gazed in at hi:
place of business, which was nov
burning quite briskly, and said:
mo, | aindt hurt. But l got gu
shust in time, eh?'
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
Cow Is Profitable.

The COW is great profit maker, and
gives food every day Of the month
of ~lactation. But there is a difference
in COWS. The COW whose period is
ten months is worth more than twice
as much as the COW whose period is
five months,
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03

Rough on Rats, unbeatable exterminator
Rough on Hen Lice, Nest Powder, 25c.
Rough on Bedbugs, Powder orLiq'd, 25c
Rough on Fleas, Powder or Liquid, %.
Rougho on Reaches, Pow'd, 15c. ,Liq'd,25c
Rough on Moth and Ants, Powder, 25c.
Rough on Shelters, agreeable to use, 25c
p. S. Wells, Chemist, Jersey City, N. J
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
A Broad Discrimination.

There is an elder of a certain
church upstate who thinks that things
are only half done n not we'll started
in which he has no voice. At a
prayer meeting he offered thanks for
the safe return from their vacation
of the minister and his wife. With
proper dignity and in a loud voice he
said: % Lord, we thank thee for
bringing our pastor safe home, and
his dear wife, too, O Lord, for thou
~preseryest man and beast."-Success.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
Wide. Awake Farmers.

There are wide-awake farmers, and
O every year. These nave pride
in their occupation; and add some
thing to it's worth. But the farmers
who add to the worth Of the occupa,
ton are those who farm intelligently,
and tell what they learn.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03

the Kidneys are SICK
and cannot keep up
their ~never-ending
task of altering the
blood. Lame back,
b a h dizzy
spells and urinary
disorders are warn
ings that must not
be overlooked. A.
G.. Smith, 4O5 E.
Mills St., Liberty,
Mo-, says: Il was
racked with pain
stiff and lame, had
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
What Did He Mean?

Mr.. Brown and his family were
standing in front of the lions cage.
John" said Mrs. Brown, IF these
animals were to escape, whom would
you save first, me or the children?"
Me" answered John, without hest.
acknowledgements Magazine.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
Grow Pure Bred Corn.

In cooperation with the county fair
associations over so bushels Of pure
seed corn was distributed free By the
Universit1 of Wisconsin Agricultural
Experiment station to the young PEG.
ple who R"ew small plats and exhib-
tied their product at local fairs. This
work has been introduced into 26
counties, and has proved Of immense
value in interesting young people In
agricultural matters.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
Good Work Done in Franco.

For the past three years a persls-
tent crusade has been waged against
consumption among %pOstofice EN-
ployes in France. Under these eff
forts the number of cases has dimin
ished so per cent, having been in
1906, 1,04S; in 1907, sos case, and last
year the number fell to sos.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03

ID \.ou 'uiiipA Va
years'growth,
which three of the
best physicians de-
clared had. They
said that only an
operation could
help me. lam very
gladthatlfollowed
a friends advice
and took Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound,
for it has made mo
n c{rODU and we'll
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
Gratitude Poorly Expressed.

An old woman was profuse in her
gratitude to a magistrate who had
dismissed a charge brought against
her.
Il thought you wouldn't be ard on
me. your worship" she remarked, as
she left the dock; II know 'ow often
a kind art beats behind a ugly face"
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03

The average citizen of the United
States consumes half his own weight
in sugar every year, and the sugar
bill of the country aggregates $1,000
900 for every day in the year,
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
Dull,

MY! the paper is dull and uninter'
esting this morning"
rs that so! Can't you find the d.
yorce column ?"-Detroit Free Press.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03

II Was q Dream.
ever see a sea serpent?"
II was chased by one once"
"What did you do?"
"Get up and lit the gas"
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
Accounted For.

She-Do you know, dear, had my
heart set on ice cream tonight.
He-I thought you seemed rather
COld-hearted!
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
Ask Your Druggist for Aliens Foot-Ease

II tried ALIENS FOOT-EASE recent
Iy, and have just bought another supply
1t has cured my corns, and the hot, burn
ing and itching sensation In my feet whicf
was almost unbearable, and ! would no
be without it now.-Mrs. w. ]. Walker
Camden, N. j." Sold by all Druggists, 2ac
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03

Little children are suffering every day
in. the year with sprains. bruises, cuts,
bumps and burns. Hamlins Wizard Oil
is banishing these aches and pains every
day in the year, the world over.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03

For Headache Try Hicks capudIne.
Whether from Colds, Heat. Stomach or
Nervous troubles, the aches are speedily
relieved by Capudine. It's Li%quid-pleas-
ant to take-Efects Immediately. 10, Is
and 60c at Drug Stores.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03

Mr.. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethine, softens the gums, reduces n
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
The Reason.

whats the reasOn we shouldn't
have a little outing this Saturday,
asked Mrs. Grampus.
Il am" snarled Grampus.-Buffalo
Express.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
Model Farming Community.

The territory of Hawaii 10 preparing
to establish a model farming com.
mupity on the island Of Maui.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03

The wife of a dyspeptic man may
not agree with him any more than
her cooking does.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03

The next man in a barber shop Is
always rough and ready.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
WHEN YOUR BACK ACHES
II is a Warning That the Kidneys Arc
Sick and Need Help.

A bad back makes every day a dull
round of pain and misery. It's a sign
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
NOT WHAT HE MEANT.

Saphedd rather dull this
evening. feel a little down in the
mouth, don't you know.
Miss Cutting-O, impossible! Why,
# is not a sixteenth of an inch long!
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
DAv1s, PAINKILLER

PERRY DAVTS' PA1NK1LLEK
Summer complaint, bowel trouble. cramps nave no
terrorsi In the household where this dependable med
icine S kept on hand. Csc, CSC and SOC bottles.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03

Don't offer odds to the elevator boy
or he'll take you up.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
REVENGE.

The Professor-I've been a vege-
tartan all my life; from now on III eat
nothing but beef!
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03

Not Missed II Taken.
did you take a BATH"
mo, is there one missing?"-Colum
bia Jester.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03

The ancient watch dog is a member
o. the old guard.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
TUM0R OF
GROWTH
Removed by Lydia E. Pink.
am'sVegetableC Compound

Lindley, Ind. Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound removed
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
Great Distress THROUGHOUT the South

Could be eliminated by the use Of DR.. Big
gers Huckleberry Cordial. 1t cures Dysen.
terry, Diarrhoea, Children Teething. At
Druggists 25c and SOC per bottle.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03
For Colds ard Gripp-Capudine.

And it sometimes happens that att
or a mar has made his mark he ac'
uuircs a wife who makes him toe 1t.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-03

important to Mothere.
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORlA q safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that 1t
The Newark journal., 1909-04-23
A DAY AT WALNUT GROVE
Pleasure Mingled With Sadness Mark
 Trip to Historic Old Church


 Pastor Jernigan and wife attended quarterly conference of the Sulphur Rock circuit held at Walnut Grove last Saturday. The reports showed prosperity and the good church peo- pie of that historic old church fully made good their long standing record as to how to feed preachers and others.
 An elegant dinner was spread and each one seemed to have an appetite that did not have to be coaxed. Such fellowships are helpful. Rev. Skinner preached a good sermon at II. Twas more than delightful to the writer to go among this good people. Yet some sacred things that made the pleasure mingle with a scriptural grief added interest to the going of your ssribe. On the flinty hill near the church sleep the father and mother, and to look on these sacred mounds and read the epitaphs was both a pleasure and sorrow. But we look for them again in Gods good time, when in full glory they, with other noble dead who sleep there, will arise to die no more. J.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-23
Newark Independence County Arkansas Friday April B. 1909

more than loo orphans now being cared for and educated there. There are less than dozen widows of Odd Fellows who have taken advantage of the opportunity to make their home at the institution. The annex is to be wing of the main building and of mod ern construction and design. The following are members of the board in control of the affairs of the institu- tion: Judge G. T. Humphries of Salem, wno recently succeeded c. w Highfall Of Paragould as president of the board; Colonel Cul. L. Pearce Of Batesville; Col. John P. Paul of Gravett: A. C. Jones of Hot Springs; G. W. Pardee of Little Rock; R. G. Floyd of Eureka Sprins; Mrs. Rose M. Duttlinger of Little Rock; Mrs Ida M. Beloate of Corning; Mrs. Belle Donahue of Jonesboro, and Judge J.
 w. Meeks of Mammoth Springs.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-23
CHANGE IN GOVERNMENT
Reins of City Government Handed
 Over to New Administration

The members of the new council met at the City Hall Monday night and formally took charge of the city gov ernment
 After having served two terms as mayor, R. R. Ration retired and is succeeded by E. H. Williamson. Mr. Ration made the town one of the best mayors it ever had, and it is safe to say that his successor will prove him. self equally as efficient in the dis charge of the duties incumbent upon him.
 Dr. A. A. Evans, J. H. Holderby, John Austin, E. w. Magness and H. D. Eller compose the new board Of aldermen.
 Jas. B. Ketchem succeeds E. w. Magness as recorder, and H. E. Haw- kins succeeds R. K. McHenry as treasurer.
 The council has reelected J. w. Fetzer as marshal and W. M. Mag ness as night marshal. b5 napoF tes FFaHqiiff Hqiiffae eAR8mhitttfef Rp8h tf BRonitfe named gentlemen will serve:
 Sanitary committee, Dr. A. A.. Evans, chairman; Cemetery Commit tee, J. H. Holderby, chairman; Ordi- nance Committee, John Austin, chair man; Street and Alley Committee, E. W. Magness, chairman; Finance and Auditing Committee, H. D. Eller, chairman.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-23
3 DEATHS IN 12 YEARS
Remarkable Record Establised by Odd
 Fellows Orphans Home

Batesville. April 1.-The remains of little Gladys Daniels, aged syears, were entered here Friday. The little one was an inmate of the Odd Fellows Home, and her parents formerly lived in Hot Springs.
 The death of this child was the third to occur at the Home since its establish ment. about twelve years ago. There are on an average of 100 students in the Home, and considering that their ages range from l year to Is years, this is remarkable record for an in- stitution of this nature, and speaks we'll for the good care given the little ones by the physician, superintendent and matron in charge at various times since the Home was established.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-23
NEWARK THE WINNER
Baseball Fever Spreads as Result of
 Victory Over Sulphur Rock

On last Saturday afternoon there was played one of the most interesting and enthusiastic games ever witnessed in Newark. Sulphur Rock High School team, with number of citizens from that vicinity, arrived on the ground full of glee about 2:30 D. m., where they found an enthusiastic crowd awaiting them.
 Everything was neatly arranged upon the ground-Sulphur Rock occu- pied the left side of the ground while the home team and local spectators held the right. The game was called by Mir. Brannon at 3 o'clock.
 The enthusiasm ran to a high pitch as the home team ran out, each to his position. The yells simply filled the air with deafening din.
 The Sulphur Rock boys did some clever playing in the early part of the gHrfrT. sEenTng -vJt' T tIine to siioIa iuIri sway, but the home team rallied and defeated them in the end
 The line up was as follows:
The Newark journal., 1909-04-23

gan visited home folks Saturday and Sunday.
 Several attended church at Walnut Grove Sunday.
 Rev. Skinner preached an interest ing sermon at this place Sunday night
 Quite number of our citizens at tended church at Center Grove Sunday.
 Mrs. Mary Sorrels of Newark is visiting her daughter Mrs. E, l.. Jerni- gan.
 Harrison Crigler and Owen Walden visited home folks Saturday and Sur day.
 Mr. and Mrs. ". D. Baker who went to Texas last fall, returned Fri day.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-23
DR. DYE A CANDIDATE
Will Apply For Position as Superin-
 tendent of School for Blind

Spice has been added to the race for the superintendency of the Arkansas School for the Blind, which is located at Little Rock, by the reported en- trance of Rev. J. H. Dys as a candi- date for the position. Prof. T. A. Futrall, former superintendent of the school, and Prof. $. D. Lucas, the present superintendent, were the only applications being considered by the board until Rev. Dye entered the field.
 Rev. Dye, who lives at Searcy, is one of the best known Methodist ministers of the state and will be back ed by powerful influence. The selec- tion of a superintendent will be made when the board meets again Monday, May 3. The indications are that the race is now between Superintendent Lucas and Rev. Dye. Professor Lucas is backed by all those who have be- come familiar with the workings of the blind school during his administra- tion and his especial fitness for the place.
 Dr Dye is we'll known in Newark and has many friend here who would be pleased to see him elected to the position.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-23
ARRESTED FOR ARSON
Four White Men Charged With Burn
 ing Barns Near Newport

Newport, April l7.-Deputy Sheriff McCuiston arrested and jailed early this morning Buster Dunn, Sprigg Wilson, Anthony and Frank Dunn, four white men of the Hickory Grove section, on warrant sworn out by Will Davenport, charging them with wilfully and maliciously burning houses on the c. c. Burgess farm. The burning by incendiaries of the two barns on the Burgess farm has arous ed the lawabiding and property re- specting people of that section, and every effort will be made to secure con- viction of the guilty parties.