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Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15
Revive Stock Raising.
EASTERN MEN WILL COMPETE WITH
WESTERN BY NEW METHODS.

One of the first things undertaken by
New Jersey Livestock Exchange will be
the planning of campaign to interest
the Atlantic states in the growing of
livestock for food purposes. Those
familiar with the possibilities of a re-
vival of this industry here say that there
is no reason in the world why the vast
stretches of farm land in these states
which are now Improbable cannot be
turned to the raising of livestock, par
ticularly beeves.
For more than twenty years the East
ern man who would breed and feed cat
tie for the provision market has had to
been that this industry has almost dis
appeared in the east. In this time the
western breeder and feeder has had the
advantages Of free ranges, cheap lands,
low taxes and cheap corn.
In the last few years, however, the
conditions which had given the western
stockman an advantage over the eastern
man have changed. The free land in
the west has been taken up, and with
the advance in the price of cereals the
former ranges in the west have been
more and more used for that production.
Taxes and labor have also increased in
the west. Corn has risen in price until
the stockman is substituting other food
for cattle. In all of these respects the
easterner is becoming more nearly on a
level with the westerner.
One of the livestock promoters recent
ly called attention to the fact that
alfalfa, which has been one of the most
successful food products for cattle in
the west, was not native growth, but
was introduced after experiments. He
said there was no reason to suppose that
similar attempts would not develop
equally nutritious grasses which would
flourish in the eastern states.
To that end the exchange hopes to in
terest the agricultural departments of
New York, New Jersey and Penusyl-
vania in making experiments. Enthu,
siastic members of the new livestock
exchange see in the revival OF beef rails
ing in the Atlantic states future for
New York as the largest packing centre
in the world.-Tribune Farmer.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15

Apaches. A volley crashed up and
across the canyon. Both men fell lock-
ed in each others arms, then lay still.
The Indians awaited the result OF
the shots. The strange actions Of the
men might be only ruse. Silence
would mean they were victorious.
Both Jack and Dick had been struck
Jack was the first TO recover. Reviv-
ing, he struggled out Of the clasp OF
his unconscious comrade. Hes hit
bad" he said to himself, land so am
|. III fight it out to the last. and If
they charge they won't get us alive
Dick groaned and opened his eyes.
Pm hit hard" he whispered. You'd
better CO."
Jack was on his hands and knees
crawling toward his rifle when his
comrade spoke.
Listen" he replied. "We're both
fixed to stay now. so lie close. I'll
hold 'em off as long as l can. but II
they rush save one shot for yourself
you understands
eyes, not alivew answered Dick
weakly, his voice thin and his face
ashen and white with pain.
Jack reached the bowlder and, with
an effort. raised himself and peered
over the edge.
"They're getting ready. Will you
take my hand nowY' he asked as he
held 1t out to Dick.
81 sure willw his wounded comrade
cried, grasping it with all the strength
he possessed.
Jack smiled in his happiness. He
felt he had made his peace with all
men and at last was ready to meet
death with q clear conscience.
1T looks like the end, but we'll fight
for It."
The shrill warwhoops Of the 1ndi-
ans, the first sound they had made In
the fight, showed they felt confident OF
overcoming the men In the next rush.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15
Sheen Increase Small.

In 1884 the United States had So
626, ,626 sheep. At the opening of 1907
the number had increased to 53,24O, 2S2.
This means that in a period of % years
the sheep industry had made an advance
of less than 100000 head in this kind
of livestock. In other words, the sheep
industry mas not kept pace with the In
crease in the area of occupied land,
This is tantamount to saying that 1t has
gone backward rather than forward dur
ing this interval of marvellous advance.
This is all the more remarkable when II
is remem bered that the consumption OF
mutton has unquestionably increased
during the interval. Why does the
sheep make such slow progress in this
country? Is it not because of the extern
to which the dog is in evidence? Can 1t
be true that the dogs of the United
States are virtually holding up one OF It's
important industries?
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15
CHAPTER w
TT Is dawn In the valley Of the Sweet.
Wnfnr The outfit of SWapIWut

TT Is dawn In the valley Of the Sweet
water The outfit Of Sweetwatel
ranch has gathered for the round
L up and the drive to the railroad
In the absence of her husband Echo
Payson had assumed complete charge
of the ranch and with the help OF
Sagebrush had carried on the work
Just as she thought Jack would do
hoping against hope for his return IL
safety and hiding her sorrow from
those about her.
Under a clump Of cottonwood chuck
wagon has halted. Many of the boy
on the roundup are still asleep the
night herders returning to camp. The
cook, Parenthesis, has started his prep,
arations for breakfast.
Parenthesis Is mixing dough In q
dishpan set on the tailboard. Sage
brush kneels near him. putting on his
spurs preparatory to saddling up, as he
goes on the first relief.
"Wake up Texas an the other boys
Fresno" ordered Sagebrush. The Cal
ifornian threw away the butt Of his
cigarette and shook each man by the
shoulder. With much yawning and
rubbing Of eyes the men crawled from
heir sleeping bags Dashing cold wa
ter into their faces from Il basin bcsid,
the water barrel, they drank coDiously
of the coffee which Parcnthesis poured
out for them.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15

saving their revolver shots. The Indi
ans were closing in for the last rush.
Hardie dismOunted his men ant
threw his troop as groups Of skirmish
ers down the draws leading into one
side Of the canyon. Slim and his posse
were on the left flank, armed with re
volvers. Hardie, with section, dash
ed down the trail.
They came upon the Apaches will
the rush Of mountain torrent, strik
ing them In the front and on the flank
The cavalrymen fired ut will, eacl
plunging from one cover to another as
he picked out his man.
The indians for q few moments re
piled shot for shot Their stand was 9
short one, however, and they began tc
fall back.
Slim entered the canyon at the head
Of the scouts, driving the Apaches be
fore him. Both Jack and Dick had
fallen. Across the bodies wave OF
the battle flowed.
Once the Indians rallied, but so sud
den was the attack, so irresistible the
forward dash Of the cavalrymen, that
they became discouraged and broke
and fled toward their horses, with the
soldiers in pursuit.
Slim hurried to Dicks side, seeing he
was the worst hurt AS he knelt beside
him the dying man opened his eyes
and smiled Leaning over him, Slim
heard him gently whisper, Tell her
know she was true and not to mind"
With a deep sigh, his eyelids fut
tered. and all was still.
The scouts had taken charge Of Jack
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15

1T must lie in the workin'," re-
peated Parenthesis solemnly. why,
| work It an work it, he continued
with exaspering slowness.
"How long do you work IT." asked
Polly impatiently.
It'll my hans look purity clean-likew
said Parenthesis. holding up his foury
paws.
"Then you've got a days work still
before you"' snapped Polly, huffed at
seeing herself the victim of a chatting
that she herself had begun. II won't
bother you any longer. So long!'
Parenthesis, however. desired to con.
tinue the conversation. when Is this
here hitch between you an Bud COM
in OFF, he asked
Polly drew herself up proudly and,
speaking with assumed haughtiness,
replied. We're figurln' on sendln' out
the cards next month"
The cowboys eyes twinkled. well,
I'm a-gOin' to give up cigaroot smok.
In"
"What for?" asked Polly in surprise.
"Goin' IN trainin' TO kiss the bride"
That's NICE" said Polly, beaming
"Yep, have to take up chawin'. like
Bud Lane"
Polly was saved from having to an.
swer by Sagebrush galloping up TO
the wagon.
Put on your gum he shouted to
Parenthesis.
Asking no questions. the cowpunch-
er obeyed his foreman. Trouble was
brewing; that he could plainly see.
All he had to do was to obey orders
and shoot when any one tried to point
gun at him.
Turning to Polly. he cried, where's
Mrs. Payson?"
''She come over with me, but stopped
to look over the tally for those cows
that are goin' with the drive"
More TO himself than TO Parenthesis
or Polly, Sagebrush said: Il wish she'd
stayed ut the ranch. This range is no
place fer women now. Buck Mckee
an his outfit has tanked up with ella
whisky, an they're just PAWN fer
trouble"
What's come over people latelyr
asked Polly.
"Its all along Of Hoover goin' away
like he did an leavin' us without
sheriff or nobody that is anybody max.
in bluff at law an orderw cried
Sagebrush.
ITS sot this section back twenty
years" observed Parenthesis.
That's what it has," agreed the fore
man. Fresno reports that lie found
that Peruna Of the Lazy X outfit slap
pin the Lazy X brand on one Of our
calves. There amt nobody can nav
erick no calves belongIn' to this outfit,
not so long as I'm ranch boss an cap
tain Of the roundup. We've got 70
take the law in our own hans an
make an example Of this bunch right
now"
Sagebrush meant what he said. He
was gathering re-enforcements from his
own men. He knew that the boys OF
the Allen ranch would side with him,
and he felt that there were enough
lovers of law and order In the county
to declare themselves against the high
handed methods OF Buck Mckee and
his followers.
"Come on. you fellows" shouted
Show Low as he rode past the wagon
up the range
What is II now:" asked Sagetrush.
Over his shoulder show Low shout.
ed: I'VE all had Il run-in with that
Buck McKee's bunch. FreSno's laid
out with hole in his shoulder Billie
Nicier's cas!lcd in I've Ut some OF
the Triangle boys. an were goin' to
make cleanup"
You ain't goin' to do nothin' unless
I say So We don't want no range
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15

Cared MS name on Gus, only to be
boulder. silenced by the
presence Of their dead.
They buried Dicks body near the
spring and carved his name with q
cavalry saber on bowlder near by.
At dawn the next day they began the
long march back to Fort Grant.
Slim took charge Of Jack, nursing
him back to life.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15

who was uncon.
sciOus and bleed
ing freely.
From the spring
the fighting had
drifted s ou t b .
ward. Few OF
t he In d | q n s
rea C h G d the
horses, and few
er still got away.
Scattering shots
showed the hunt
for those who
fed on foot was
still on.
Then soft and
mellow over can
yon and mesa
and butte hoated
the bugle call,
recalling the cav
alrymen to the
guidon. b &C k
they came. cheer
ing and tumultu.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15
'Then go. Take the trail home. I'll
keep these fellows busy while you get

"Then go. Take the trail home. I'll
keep these fellows busy while you get
away"
An Apache had crawled to the head
Of draw and crossed the butte into
q second ravine, which led to the trail
down the cliff side. On his belly he
had wormed his way up the pathway
until he overlooked the rear Of the de-
fensive position the two men occupied.
Screened by ledge, he waited IA
vorable shot.
Jack again cautiously raised his head
and peered over the barricade. Still
not an enemy was in sight. AS the
Apaches had ceased to fire, he knew
they were gathering for another stimuli
taneOus rush.
In the breathing space which the
Apaches had given them Jack, who
had resigned himself to die, took a new
grip on life. His dream Of atonement
had worked out better than he had
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15
He poured a little ,cater dopn his throat

"Yes," said Jack, holding out his
hands. "Go back with clean hands to
Echo Allen. 1t is you she loves.
There's my horse up yonder. Beyond
there's the pack mule loaded with wa
ter and grub-plenty of water Well
just change places, that's all. You
take them and go back to her, and I'll
stay here"
Dick walked toward the spring. but
spell of weakness came over him,
and he almost sank to the ground.
Jack caught him and held him up.
1T would be Justice" muttered Dick,
as If apologizing for his acceptance OF
Jacks remuneration.
Leaning over his shoulder, Jack said:
"Sure. that's 1t, justice Just tell her
tried to work It out according to my
liphts. Ask her to-forgive-to forgive,
that's all"
Jack took off his canteen and threw
the strap about Dicks neck. AS Lane
weakly staggered toward the mouth OF
the canyon. where the horse had been
staked out, Jack halted him with re-
quest:
There's another thing. left home
under cloud. Buck Mckee charged
me with holding up and killing ole
Man Terrill for $4,000. Tell Slim
Hoover how you paid me just that
sum of money"
81 will, and III fix the murder
where it belongs and then fix the real
murderer"
Jack stepped TO Lanes side and.
holding out his hand, said: Thank
you. don't allow you can forgive
me?"
81 don't know that / could" coldly
answered Dick.
You'd better be going"
Again Dick started for the horse
but Il new thought came to him
Pausing, he said, "She can't marry
again until
"Well?" asked Jack His voice was
full of sinister meaning and he fin
gered his gun as he spoke.
Dick realized at once that Jack:
plan was to end his life in the desert
with revolver shot.
"You mean to- He shuddered.
Jack drew his gun. "Do you want
me to do 1t here and now?" he cried.
Staggering over to him, the weaken
ed man grappled with his old friend
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15

A fowl house should not be foul
house. Wake up and clean up. Lice
and disease germs thrive In filth. When
cleaning up look in the cracks and crew.
ces about the walls and roosts for mites.
These pests do not stay on the birds ex-
cept when hunting for blood.-Farm
Journal.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15

Crouching behind u rock, rite to shoulder.
But the exposure Of his head and
shoulders above their barricade had
drawn forth more shots from other
members of the band.
The bullets struck near the two men,
showing that the Apaches had the
range.
Dicks wound was bleeding freely,
but the iock of the blow had passed
away, and his strength returned.
Drawing his revolver, he crept closer
to Jack, crying, 81 can shoot some"
81 reckon you haven't more than a
flesh wound" encouraged Jack. "Can
you crawl to the hOrse?"
II think l can," answered Dick.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15

OF all domestic animals on the farm
the sheep has the power to appropriate
the most feed and give for said feed the
greatest return.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15

Get rid of the caterpillars; the more
you destroy each year, the less you Will
have the next.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLow."

on practical agricultural topic
is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department TO HENRY ID
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15

Charity. like a flower. looks best In
seclrsion. Bring II into the glare OF
publicity and It loses olor.-Exchange.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15
NUMBER "a.

fer Slim. It's n swOp, Miss Polly"
"Well. out with your great secret OF
breadmakin'"
"Well, Miss Polly, | take our an
water an sourin's an a pinch OF
salt
"Flour an water an sourin's an a
pinch Of saltw repeated Polly, tottins
the list off on her fingers. why, so
do |, an so does every one. II must
lie I'm the workin'. How long do you
work the dough. Parenthesis?"
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15
A Wonderful Jersey Cow.

SIGNIFICANCE TO DAIRYMEN OF THE
PERFORMANCE OF JACoBA IRENE.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15

yep, Jcr StrdddUH ~ uiIl ioSH' hc
hoss." proudly replied.
as IL that were the chief end Of man.
Polly. thus balkcd in her teasing,
tried a new form Of badinage.
Say, the boys are all braggin' on
your breadmakin'. Won't you give me
your receipt?'
"Good cooks" said Parenthesis, "nev-
er give away their receipts. Brings
bad luck to 'em next time"
"Aw, come now. Parenthy, tell me,
an I'll let you make my weddin' cake '
"Will you? An let me put in what
ever want fer jokes on the boys"
"Yep, everything goes"
"Oh, I'll give 'em somethin' to dream
on, you can bet your sweet lifc-sOap
fer Frcsnos finger. dOt,espin fer
Show Lows nose. bottle Of anty-fat
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15
fro BE Continued
Serious.

Serious.
"She says theirs is only platonic
friendship"
Then why has she begun to take
cooking lessons "-Louisville Courier
Journal
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15

Parenthesis flung
a gibe at him.
He had resumed
his brcadmaking
when Polly rode
up to the wagon.
Hello, Paren.
theSiS.' was her
greeting. What
Is the matter
with YOU"
"Nothin'. This
here housekeep
in Is gettin' on
my nervous sys-
TEN some fear
full" Parenthe-
sis struck the
dough Il savage
whack and add
ed, II amt cut
out fer house
keepin'."
you've been
cut out all right"
rctOrtel Polly.
glancing ut his
legs, whatever
it's for"
Parenthesis was
not n b n s h @ d.
Yep, fer strad
Oxford Democrat., 1909-06-15

"Gee, Pu miss something If I don't hurry
up"
war. Well git the man that did the
KILN. Come on commanded Sage
brush.
Polly galloped after the men, saying.
Gee, I'll miss something II | don't
hurry up"
fro BE Continued
The Detroit times., 1909-01-05

The Detroit dressed meat trade is
rapidly squaring away, and It will be
many weeks before such condition
as that which ruled the trade dur
Ing December. exists again. The out
look In every branch OF the meat
trade foreshadows much higher prices
before the new year Is many months
cid. Tho scarcity OF all kinds Of
grain aud thep REVEALING highp rices In
this branch of the trade has had the
effect of greatly curtailing feeding
operations. making It certain that
future supplies will be much smaller
tnan usual during the late winter and
spring season. During the last two
months OF the year. poultry was. as
usual. an active competitor with other
meats. prices being well within the
reach OF the general public. Condi.
tions have changed however. now
that the holiday season is past and
poultry prices bid fair 10 rule so high,
for the remainder of the season. that
few people will feel that they can
afford 90 expensive a luxury.
The glut OF western dressed beef
The Detroit times., 1909-01-05
dressed 11eat Trade Is Rapidly
Squarlng Ao0ay; Higher Prices Due

exists some difference OF opinion
among experts as TO the future course
OF the market. II is a notable fact.
however, that the bear party in this
division Of the trade is made up large
~ from the ranks of those whose In.
terest IL Is to keep values down az
Ions as possible. Packers I'm all parts
OF the country are pounding the mar
,ket and predicting much lower prices
soon. The hog dealer is quite accus.
toned 20 this sort OF thing and will
copper" the deal by expecting high.
or instead Of lower prices as the sea
son advances One thing is certain
the big receipts of hogs during other
years have come quite largely from
behind the big droves OF cattle. The
fact that the cattle are not being fed
in nearly as large nuymbers as usual
would seem TO suggest falling of in
the spring fat hog supply. Detroit is
receiving fine lot OF hogs just now,
but our market Is erratic and not To
be depended upon. \ variation oi
more than - cents per cwt. from the
beginning 20 the close OF last week
is hard proposition for the country
shipper TO 60 against.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-05
By II. II. MACK.

that has existed here in Detroit evet
since soon after the quarantine was
delivered is well out OF the way and
Detroit killers are ready TO absorb
local arrivals OF live cattle at far
values. Detroit had an active cattle
trade last week. all OF the better
grades of killing cattle selling prompt
ly at prices somewhat higher than
those that ruled the week before.
Reports from all parts OF the coun-
try, indicate that the American meat
consumers fancy Is just now turning
10 mutton and lambs, with the result
that prices for all kinds OF finished
stock are working higher. Again
this year. is aptly illustrated the truth
OF the cid adage Anything that is
worth doing al all isw orth doing
well. Thep resslng demand, in the
sheep and lamb division. is for we'll
finished stock. Feeders arem UGH high.
or than al this time last month. IL ~
true. but strictly prime fat lambs out
sell even the better grades OF half-fat
stock nearly 81 per cwt.
There il. it seems. chance for
argument AZ to the probable future OF
thel i've hos trade. At least there is
The Detroit times., 1909-01-05
OWEN SOUND MAN
IS IN JAIL; TELLS
OF MURDER
WOMAN COMPANION SHOT AND
KILLED MAN FOR HIS MONEY,
ALSO

DENVER, Col, Jan. 5-"Jennie
Miner-Geiger killed Volly Mann, of
Ration, y. NJ, on the plains near Ogal-
lalla, Neb.. while he was sleeping at
3 a. M, Oct. s. shooting him in the
back of the head. Then she cursed
me for not having nerve 10 do 1t. after
she had woke me up and put the gun
in my hand. have been a thief, but
baked on doing murder
This is the gist of remarkable con-
fession as to his connection with one
of the most brutal crimes ever com
mitted In the west, that was made
here by Lafayette Dales, alias John
Harry Dales Smith, alias w. 8. Lynch.
alias John Wills. Mrs. Geiger, who
was travelling as Dales' wife, is under
arrest at Ogallala for her share in
the crime.
Dales also accused Mrs. Geiger 81
killing a man at Pueblo three years
ago and robbing him OF 800.
Dales SAYS he deserted his wife and
family AT owen Sound, Ont, three
years ago. when he jumped his ball on
the charge OF larceny. He met Mrs.
Smith at Lockport. y. Y, and they
came west together. From Omaha
they tramped and beat their way I'M
I'll they fell in with Mann. who was
travelling overland with prairie
schooner and four horses. The muir
der was committed for the purpose OF
robbery
The Detroit times., 1909-01-05
NEGROES IN CONTEST
OVER TAFT'S SPEECH

ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. 5.-When
President-elect Taft accepted the in.
vitation to visit Atlanta the middle Of
this month a committee OF leading
Negroes obtained from the chamber of
commerce permission to entertain the
distinguished visitor for one evening
Now there has arisen a tumultous con-
troversy between two factions OF At
Ianta's colored population as TO where
and under whose auspices Mr.. Taft
shall speak The chamber OF com.
merce designated Big Bethel church,
which was suggested by the faction
headed by Bishop Gaines The fac.
tion headed by IT. l.. Johnson want
Eudge Taft to speak at the Tabernacle
church. Now a third faction has
sprung who will ask the chamber Of
commerce TO select some other place
than eitbor Big Bethel or the TabeT-
nscie for the meeting. Falling In this.
II is stated the third party will ask
Judge Taft not to speak TO the Ne.
Rroes at all.