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Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27
A Century.Old Farm.

"Iu this year of big wheat yields in
Csyuga County, the banner crop 30 far
seems TO be that of David Murdock on
the Dunning farm, where $40 bushels
were recently threshed from field of
ten acres, giving yield of "a bushels an
acre. While a large yield was expected
from this beautiful field, which has at
tracted much attention, 1t was hardly
expected that it would exceed go bushels
an acre, which has been the record here
tofore on this farm. Mr. Murdock
attributes the large yield to the favor
able season. together with heavy fertil-
ization both with barn-ysrd manure and
phosphate. He says that the effect of
the phosphate used on the previous corn
crop could be seen in rows both ways
through the wheat early in the season."
Additional facts in connection there
with that may be interesting, are az
follows: This farm has been under cul-
tivation for more than one hundred
years, and has constantly improved in
fertility. 1t now comprises some two
hundred acres, and carries eighty cattle
for dairy purposes.
Fifty to sixty acres Of corn have been
grown annually for years, often requir-
ing corn after corn for five or six sue
cessive seasons, and almost invariably
uniformly heavy crops, nearly all OF
which is grown for silos, two being in
use, with a capacity of four hundred
tons. The corn crop previous to this
wheat crop was the fifth in succession,
aud was a partial failure owing to late
planting and dry season. 1t was cut
early Tor soiling and silo, and the ground
fitted for wheat without blowing. The
wheat sowed Sept. 27 did not make q
heavy fall growth owing to dry season,
but came on remarkably even and strong
in the spring. The land is thoroughly
under r-drained.
Barn-yard manure is applied to all
corn crops, and phosphate to corn aud
wheat Corn is planted with check.
row planter, aud phosphate applied at
the same time in the hill in rows both
ways. Barn-yard manure is applied
with a manure spreader, about six to
eight loads per acre. All liquid manure
is saved and applied principally to
meadows. In the future more alfalfa
and less corn will be grown.-Cayuga
Co., n. Y, paper.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27

there is talk of war; am strong
when peace Is in the balance
lis Ii possible. Herbeck. that you
do not appreciate the magnitude OF
the Situation?'
1T is precisely because ! do that
wish TO move slowly. Walt. Let the
police find out why they are here.
There will be time enough then to de,
clare war. They have never seen her
highness. Who knOws?"
"Ah! But they have violated the
treaty"
THAT depends upon whether their
presence here is or is not menace to
the state. If they are here on private
concerns which in nowise touch
Ehrenstein 1t would be foolhardy to
declare war;"
"What do you advise" wearily.
"Wait. In day or 20 arrest then
under the pretext that you believe
them to be spies. II this invasion is
harmless and they declare themselves
the matter can be adjusted In this
wise: Ignore their declaration and con
fine them n day or two In the city
prison. then publish the news broad
cast. Having themselves broken the
letter If not the spirit Of the treaty
they will not dare declare war. Every
court in Europe will laugh"
The duke laughed. you are right
Herbeck. All, here is the chief"
Herbeck read the letter In part to the
chief. who Jotted down the words. re-
peating aloud In kind Of mutter: "A
mountaineer. vintner, carter. q
butcher and baker. You will give me
their descriptions. your excellencyT
Herbeck read the postscript.
"But you didn't tell him who
"Why should he know?" said Her
beck. glancing shrewdly at the duke
"His ignorance will be all the better
for the plot"
Zone is as big and powerful as 3
Carpathian bear. Look out" warned
Herbeck.
"And he is?"
"The mountaineer."
"And the vintner"
"Oh. he is a little fellow and hasn''
grown his bite yet" said HerbeeI
dryly.
The duke laughed again.
81 thank you. Herbeck. You have
neatly arranged fine comedy. Wher
the arrest Is made. give 1t as much
publicity as possible. Take squad OF
soldiers. 1t will give 1t military
look"
"No. your highness," touching the
papers which strewed his desk. "This
.will keep me busy well into the even
Ing"
The duke left the cabinet.
Herbeck instructed the chief.
"Begin with the mountaineer and the
vintner; the others do not matter &c
much" Then Herbeck laughed. The
chief raised his head. He had moi
heard bis excellency laugh Ms ~
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27
Thousands Leave Northwest Canada.

Thousands Leave Northwest Canada.
The feeling of unrest that antsdates
the giving of advice BY Horace Greeley
which caused many American house
holders to adopt the watchword, "West-
ward Hop has never died, seldom slept,
and has often reached climax which
has left a train of poverty and wrecked
homes in its path toward the setting
sun. The great rush of American set
tiers to the Canadian Northwest has, in
results, been no exception. Comment
ing editorially on the situation, Breeders
Gazette says:
Dissatisfied, discouraged, homesick
and bankrupt, thousands OF American
settlers in the Canadian Northwest are
turning their faces again toward the land
where snow and ice do not come in Au-
gust and where variety Of crops can be
successfully grown. This is the natural
result of the blind rush for lands whose
main recommendation was their cheap
ness. Pictured in the glowing terms of
the land boomer, the semi-arid sections
of Alberta have drawn poor but worthy
farmers from their comfortable homes
to experience the disheartening realiza-
ton that time has neither Modified nor
moistened the climate of that land. 1t
is still place where farming is fraught
with difficulties.
Although the emigration Of home
seekers to western Canada was larger
this spring than year ago, the tide has
turned. Clarence j. Blanchard of the
service reports that he has
talked with a great number of settlers
who are forsaking the experiment with
Alberta irrigated lands to seek homes
south of the line. Alfalfa and wheat
have been their main crops, and these
are not sure owing to the short season.
The incongenial government, the high
freight rates necessary 10 get crops to
market and the long winter have been
additional causes of discomfort. 1t Is
that during the last nine
$4,000 settlers have returned to
the United States from Canada, and the
movement is increasing. These men
have discovered that there was a'reason
for the cheapness of the land, but it has
cost them dearly in cash and in hardship
for their families to find it out.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27
CHAPTER !EI.
THE WRONG MAH

7 7 ERBECK dropped his quill. and
- there was dream In his
eyes. He sat there motion
L L less. rapt. And thus the duke
found him. He held u letter in his
hand and tossed II to Herheck.
81 shall throw 10000 men across the
frontier tonight"
"War again!"
Read that. 1t is the second anony-
nous communication ] have received
within a week. AS the first was truth
full. there Is no reason TO believe this
one to be false"
Herbeck was genuinely startled.
"What do you say to that:" tri-
umphantly.
"IhIs-let them go quietly back to
Jugendheit."
"Now blaZed the duke.
Are we rich enough for war|'
"What the devil Is my army for If
not to uphold my dignity. Herbeck"
"Rather let ne reason. This is some
prank. They would never dare enter
Dreiberg for aught else"
81 have seen this writing before" 4"
said Herbeck
The duke struck the bell violently.
Summon the chief Of police" he
said to the secretary.
"Will your highness leave the matter
In my hands" asked the chancellor.
"Herbeck. in some things you are
weak"
"And in others I am strong" smiled
the chancellor. 81 am weak when
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27
The Geoenschein.

The Gegenschein Is the name given
to one of the most inexplicable objects
known to astronomers. 1t is visible In
the night sky under favorable condi-
tions. Is rounded in outline and Is situ-
ated always exactly opposite the place
of the sun. 1t has been termed by one
eminent astronomer "a sort OF comet
cry or metcoric satellite" attending the
earth. He supposes 1t to he composed
Of a cloud Of mctcors situated about a
million miles from the earth and re-
volviug around 1t in a period OF just
one year, so that the sun and the me-
teors are always on opposite sides OF
the earth. 1t is estimated that the size
Of this ghostly satellite may be nearly
the same us that Of the planet Jupiter
i. G., about $4,000 miles in diameter
Harper's Weekly.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27

| you have dreamed about. How would
you like Il little palace. with servants
| at your beck and call. with carriages
| to ride in. with silks and velvets to
wear and jewels to adorn your hair?
A shadow fell upon her face.
"By what right should l possess
these things?"
"By the supreme right Of beauty
beauty alone"
"Come. let us 60 for your clock" he
| said. rising. II am an old fool
Gretchen had gone home with hel
clock. but still Herr Ludwig. as the
mountaineer called himself. tarried IL
the dim and musty shop.
"I've watch should like you tc
look over" he said to the clockmaker
The clock mender literally pounced
upon 1t. Where did you get watch
| like this?" he demanded suspiciously.
at is mine. You will find my name
engraved inside the back lid"
The clock mender pried open the
case. adjusted his glass and dropped
it, shaking with terror.
$50 this is the end" the amazed
matchmaker gasped. "of all my labors
| TO me and to what little have left"
"Fiddlesticks. am here for no pur-
pose regarding you. comrade. Your
| secret Is as dead as 1t ever was"
"Gott! For seventeen. eighteen years
have Travelled hither and thither. al
tays on some false clew. Never
| ,and of gypsies | heard of that ! did
rot seek them out. Nothing. nothing.
| You will never know what l have gone
| through, and uselessly. to prove my
| innocence. What benefit to me would
have b.,en crime like that OF whlcn
was accused? Was l not high IN
honor and wealth? What benefit to
me. | say-all my estates confiscated.
nv wifi. dead of shame!
"Rut why the clocksT in wonder.
at was a pastime Of mine when !
| Ias boy. used to be tinkering
| among all the clocks In the house.
| The grand duke has a wonderful Erie
Sian clock. One day II fell out OF or
der, and the court jeweler could DO
nothing with II. was summoned-l!
| No one recognized ME. | have changed
so. | had begun TO give up hope when
the gypsy | was seeking was seen by
one of my agents. He alone knows
the secret. And am waiting. waiting.
But you believe. Ludwig"
Carl. you are innocent OF 1t ALL
Come to Jugendheit."
mo. Ludwig: this ia my country
however unjustly it has treated me-"
.Yes, yes. But II your gypsy faiis
you?
"Still I shall remain. am only SIX
ty-eight. yet no one would believe me
under eighty. There were letters
found in my desk. all forgeries. fed
to Paris. wrote Herbeck once while
there. He believed that i was inno'
cent"
He keeps a steady hand on che
duke"
"But you-what are you doing In
Dreiberg IN this guiseT
well. once upon time there lived
king. He was young. He had an
uncle who watched over him and his
affairs. This prince regent had an
Idea regarding the future welfare Of
this nephew. He would bring him up
to be a man. we'll educated. broad
minded and clean lived. The lad grew
up clean In mind. strsng In body. I'D
ernl. a fine prince. In his palace rev
saw anything Of him after bis hfteentr
year. He went into the world undel
| an assumed name. BY and by he came
home quietly. In one month be wai
TO be coronated. And now what de
you think: He must have oIf more
] adventure, just one. And onf morn
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27
Professor of Forestry at Orono.

Announcement is made of the ap-
continent of John NJ. Briscoe OF the
United States forest service as professor
II forestry at the University of Maine to
ill the vacancy caused by the resignation
II Prof Gordon Z. Tower, who has gone
% Salem, Ore, to take up the study OF
,rcharding. The office pays a salary OF
$500 per annum.
Mr.. Briscoe is graduate of the Yale
forestry school and entered the national
crest service June l, 1909. He has had
/. great deal of actual forest work during
she year aud carried on field work in
Kentucky in connection with the fores
survey of the national report and also
assisted in the preparation Of that re-
port. -.
Mr.. Briscoe was associated with Mr..
Zon in the study of the eucalyptus in
Florida and was engaged ou the recon-
naissance work on the Choctaw hatchee
national forest in that state. He has
lust completed the preparation OF the
report on the eucalyptus and during the
time that he has been In the service has
made a large number Of examinations
of wood lots for private owners through
the south
He ia 81 years of age and unmarried
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27

see what can De
done with the
duke"
"He will never
be brought to
reason unless in
dubitable evil
dence Of my in
nocence con
fronts him. The
place once occu-
pt ed by m Y
name Is obnter-
ated. l have CIV
en- the best Of
my heart and Of
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27

Among the fine cattle in Hiram are
eight oxen owned by Calvin z. Clemons
Three yoke are nearly eight feet In girth
one yoke Of these being fully eight feet
and weigh 4,S00 pounds. Mr.. Clemoni
has also yoke of three year old steers
that are perfectly matched and girth
close to seven feet. These steers were
purchased of P. C. Wentworth and last
year they carried of the blue ribbon al
every fair where they were exhibited.
except one, whore they won second
money.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27

A Houlton mathematician has been
devo.ug q few spare minutes figuring
out the growth of potatoes. 1t 10 pre-
d:cted that Aro0stook's potato crop this
sssson will be $4,000, 900 bushels and l.
is assumed that it takes 100 days for q
potato to mature. On that assumption
be figures that the daily growth Of spuds
is 12O, 600 bushels and the hourly growth
5000 bushels or SS 1-S bushels per min
ute,-Pioneer.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27
"Is he an American 2"

sis he an American"
"By adoption. May I present him?
1t will be the joy Of his life."
Certainly. Brave men interest me. p"
Grumbach rose. thinking that the
riders were going to pass him. But
bis friend Carmichael stopped his
horse.
Herr Grumbach." said Carmichael.
her serene highness desires me to pre-
sent you"
Hans was stricken dumb.
She piled him with a number Of
luestions--hOw many battles they had
fought in. how many times they had
been wounded.
Her highness' mare grew restive and
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27

Churning is simply gathering the
little globules of butter fat from the
cream into one mass. When the cream
IL stirred violently these little globules
come togather. You may depend upon
il that when the churning has to be car
ried over forty minutes at the outside
some mistake has been made By neglect
or carelessness In the mixing OF tho
cream or a to the temperature.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27

peTe u Ills So"
paniOns. H e rr
Car m ! chael, ]
shall have tn e
honor Of escort
ing you back to
Dreiberg."
On the way II
all came back to
Carmichael with
the vividness Of
q fOrg0tten pnoto'
graph come upon
suddenly Bonn.
the Rhine. swift
AMI turbulent. n
towheaded young
fellow who could
not swim well.
his own plunge.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27

ing his uncle found him gone. All!
The prince regent set 1t going that his
majesty had gone a-hunting in Ba-
varia. Then the prince regent put on
some old clothes and went a-venturing
himself"
"And the endT
"God knows" said Ludwig.
"And fatuous fool that this uncle
was. He tried to marry of his
nephew"
T understand. But II you are dis
covered here you will be harshly dealt
with"
The other shrugged and picked up
his watch. "Can I be Of material as.
sistance? No? Proud old imbecileT
said the mountaineer kindly. You
have been deeply wronged. but some
day you will be right. I myself shall
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27
fro BE Continued
Hotel ln.ur.ne. Against Robbery.

Hotel Insurance Against Robbery.
At a we'll known hosteiry In Venice
1t is the practice to charge guests 25
centimes per diem for insurance
against FIRE and robbery. the amount
covered for this premium beiug l.5OO
francs. This Ii very convenient ar
ement, az robbery is far from un.
. In Italy.-London Truth.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27

b e ga II paving
the road. She
reined In quick
ly. As she did
80 som ething
yellow flashed
downward to the
ground. Grum-
bach FASTENED
forward.
"My locket,"
said her high
ness anxiously.
at Is not bro
ken. hiphness." I"
said Grumbach
Then he hand
Ia
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27
Ghe
Goose Girl
By HAROLD Mac6RATn
Copyright. II0o. by the Bobbs.
Merrill Company
CHAPTER X,

"V AM going into the garden. Gretch-
en-. Bring me stein Of brown"
The mountaineer smiled genially.
L But am not working here
any more" said Gretchen.
"She has had fortune left her"
said Frau Bauer.
We'll. welln' The mountaineer
seemed vastly pleased. "And how
much Is this fortune?"
Two thousa nd crowns" Gretchen
was not sure. but to her there always
seemed to be u secret laughter behind
those clear eyes.
Handsome! And what will you do
now?"
Study for the opera"
The old man was jubilant.
"Where were you going when this
pOpinjay stopped you?" he cried.
"To the clock mender's."
1--WE nothing to do. I'll 60 with
you. I've an idea that l should like
to talk with you about very impor-
tant matter. Will you come into the
garden with me now:"
"Yes. herr"
$50 you nre going to become q prima
dOnna:" he began. seating himself op-
poSitp her on chair in the garden.
II am going to try" she smiled.
"Have you any dreams? l mean the
kind one has In the daytime-when the
eyes are wide open.'
"Oh. yes.'
"WhD has not dreamed Of riding In
carriages. Of crossing in silks. Of wear
ing rich oruaments?"
"Ah." Gretchen clasped her hands.
"And there are palaces too"
"To be sure. How would you like a
dream Of this kind to come trueT
'DO they ever come true"
''ln this particular case am a fairy.
With one touch Of my wand-this oak
staff can bring you all these things
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27

sitting ON the parapet. He would have
.ecoenized that square form anywhere.
Your highness. do you see that man
youder on the pdfapet? We fought In
the same cavalry. He is covered with
scars. Not one man In q thousand
would have gone through what he did
and lived"
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27
What He Got.

"what're ye comm home with your
milk pail empty forT demanded tne
farmer Didn't the old cow give any
thing?' ..,,.
yep" replied the rhore boy. uns
quarts ana one kick!- Exchange.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27

WIT ]1- Gu II 10 uCf
AoRED' gravely.
THANK you" Her highness put the
locket into small purse which she
carried In her belt. touched the mare
and sped up the road. Carmichael fol.
lowing.
Grumbach returned to the parapet.
"Gottw he murmured.
His face was as livid as the scar
ON his head
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27

vINTNER! NOT MUCH! his fingers In the
Haxen hair and the hard fight to the
landing. All this was tale twice told.
Vintner? Not much!
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27
AMONG THE FARMERS.
SPEED THE PLOw."

on practical agricultural topic
ie solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department 70 HENRY ID
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27
A Reliable
Remedy
elY'S Cream Balm

IS quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief at Once.
It eleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased men,
braue resulting from
Ca.asrh aud drives
away q Cold in the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses of
N n ~
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27

PROUD OLD TNBE- my brain to En-
GLE! renstein-for
this. am innocent"
II believe you. Carl. Remember. Ju-
gendheit will always welcome you. !
must be going"
Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-27
CATARRh

Taste aud Smell. Full size 80 cts, at Drug
gis's or by mail. In liquid form, 10 cents.
Ely Brothers, SO Warren Street, New York.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-10-06

thought the guard had him and gave
her whole attention to Miriam until
Mr.. Barker shouted from the lower
hall"
And nothing is missing:"
Nothing. But Captain Sumter wish
ed to have it all kept quiet until no
could confer with the detectives in
town."
Miss Kate has level head" pres-
emily spoke Larrabee What does
she say?"
Doctor. that is what troubles me.
Kate won't say anything It's the
first time she ever kept secret from
me-" And now tears of genuine dis
trcss were yelling in Mrs. Sumter's
eyes.
it was half after 2. and the wind
was shrieking through the open space
back of the line when Dr. Larrabee.
bending almost double. managed to
fight his way homeward Schuchardt.
occupant of the adjoining set to his
own. had not yet returned At sum-
ter's gate the senior surgeon encoun-
tered the corporal of the guard. nearly
blind and we'll nigh exhausted He
was searching for sentry No. ).
You will probably find DR. Sctu-
chardt at Lieutenant Lanier's quar-
ters." shouted Larrabee at the cor
poral. with kindly intent. Take No.
3 in there and get thawed out Tell
him think nip Of whisky advisable
under the circumstances"
And thus it happened that two storm
beaten soldiers presently showed their
way through Laniers back gate and
banged at the kitchen door. Nobody
answering. they presently entered,
passed through that deserted apart
ment, and. hearing voices farther on,
the corporal ventured into the dark
hallway leading through the little
frame house, now fairly quivering in
the blast. Here he caught sight of
two officers-big, powerful men in fur
caps and canvas overcoats just push
ing forth through the front door into
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THEIR WAY THROUGH LANIER's BACK
GATE
the fierce blast without. One was DR..
Schuchardt, the other Lieutenant En-
mis-, joint occupant with Lanier of the
tiny premises. AS Corporal Cassidy
later expressed it, he felt like I'd lost
a bullying pot on an ace full" He
couldn't run after and beg them to
come back, yet he and his comrades
were stiff from cold and almost breath
less from exhaustion. Suddenly No.
SIS carbine slipped from his frozen
glove and fell with crash on the
kitchen floor. The next instant the
voice of Lieutenant Lanier was heard.
"Who the DEVILS that"
Corporal Cassidy, sir. The post sur
geon told me to bring No. 5 in here
and thaw him out"
TO be continuedl
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-10-06

dozen toushs that had been hanging
about town for week. and they've
cleared out. I'd like to go and get
into riding rig. sir
go. and I'll have troop out after
you If need be-" Then. turning to his
adjutant. Barker. have Sergeant
FitZroy sent for at once"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-10-06

nights business it would be we'll to
arrest Trooper Rawdon or he'll be off
for good and ALL.
Find him, then. sergeant of the
guard. and have it DONE" said Button.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-10-06
CHAPTER III.

"a MOTHER moment ana trig.
"a well groomed soldier. ford
u - faced. muscular. yet burly in
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-10-06
CHAPTER II.

CHAPTER II.
~HAT ended the dance, but not
the excitement. Not yet mid
night, and in the space OF
loss than 0na hour. 81 Fort
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-18
in HOUSES OF WORSHIP
IN AMERICUS TO-DAY.
Interesting Services at the
Several Churches.

At First Methodist church this
morning The pastor. Rev. o. B. Chester
will deliver a special sermon upon
The Baptism of Infants" Mr. C5es
ter viii also preach at the evening
service at s o'clock.
This afternoon at 4 he will preach
at St. Paul's. East Americas.
Miss Margaret Buchanan, by request
will sing at First Methodist at the
morning service.
Rev. Robert L. Bffns will I'LL his
pulpit at Furlow Lawn Baptist church
today, preaching at both services, il
a. M, and tonight at 7:45 o'clock.
Or. Lansing Burrows will preach at
both services at First Baptist church
today, as usual, Il a m. and 7:45
O'Clock tonight.
The subject at Christian Science
church today is "Mztter." Golden
text: I am the Lord; that is M
name, and my glory viii I not give to
another, neither my praise craven
images. -Isiah 42:8.
The services at Calvary church. COZ
Quoted by Rev J. B. Lawrence. con
sist Of Holy Communion at Z a. m.
sermon at II, and evening prayer at
s o'clock.