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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
Sweet CIoyer-A Ouery,

Isit noxious weed, a nuisance and
pest, as many term 1t, or has 1t any re-
deeming qualities?
One exasperated farmer declares moth.
ing will eat it. We draw q line there,
for there ia one branch of farm caterers
that use it, and they are the bees.
But woe betide the enterprising api'
artist that plants one root to further bis
honey supply. 1t was for this end tha,
it was brought to county when honey
was scarce in Illinois by an enthusiastic
"bee man."
Now two townships in that county pay
more road tax to eradicate the pest than
the rest of the county combined.
Another thing, sheep will eat 1t II
they can get nothing else, and stock will
nibble away at 1t sooner than starve.
"For the first question: Does sweet
clover grow along the highways in your
vicinity?"
Not il we know it.
Was riding along the road with one
farmer the other day, when he ex-
claimed: "Ah, II were not In such 9
hurry, would get out this minute and
pull those three roots out right now"
Just spied the white bloom amongst
the grasses by the roadside.
In some vicinities in Iowa, 1t was pret
ty thick, notably on roadways, running
by neglected or rented farms.
Lately, since grass has been so scarce
for hay, the roads are presenting fal
neater appearance for every road thai
offers the slightest hint of forage Is now
cut and raked.
We fight 1t on our farm roadway az
diligently as we do thistles or the tire
some msllows. Still there comes to oul
mind the query, For what was 1t created
Since as Webster defines weed as "a
plant whose use is yet unknown"
And as We now hear that the obnox
ious cockle-burr is rich in valuable oil,
so much 30 that it will be raised fol
that purpose in some sections, so We
read, we say in regard to sweet clover
Who kuows?-Kendsll Perry, Iowa.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
Insolence of Wealth.

A southern negro pat up sign on
his place. For Sail" He was ridi
culed and changed 1t to "sell" and
finally tried third time, his sign read
Ing sail" 1t had not been up an hour
when an old colored man came along
and queried:
Does you mean dat dis place am
fur Sally? What yer gwine to Civ de
place to Sally fur?
"Am you tndin' fault wild dat signT
asked the other.
well. doan' quite cotch on to de
spellin'."
"You doan'. eh? Has you got seben
hundred dollahs to pay cash down flIr
dis placer"
mo, sab"
"Den you pass on an shet up! May
be l doan' spell just de same as you
do, but I's got prospecks Of handlin
seben hundred dollahs. while you got
boat knees out to de weddah. Go long
ole man: yo too fly on jogerfy."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17

increase the supply to quite an extent
Some Kansas experiments show an In
crease after crop Of clover was turned
under. The yield Of corn was Increased
20 bushels an acre, oats 10 bushels, and
potatoes 80 bushels.
Comparative Results. High Grade
commercial fertilizers are usually quite
readily soluble, giving quicker returns
than the farm manures, while, by Inn.
proving the physical condition OF the sol
the farm manures often produce In
creased crops for longer period.
In comparison of good stable manure
with commercial fertilizer materials We
would present the following:-Eight
tons of manure of average composition
supplies 80 pounds of nitrogen, 40 pounds
of phosphoric acid, and 80 pounds OF
potash, or the equivalent of the arnounes
supplied 10 ton Of commercial fertilizer
of the following proportions:-4 percent
nitrogen; percent phosphoric acid; 4
percent potash. 1t is counted that from
one-third to one-half of the plant food
from manure is recovered during the
first year. Therefore, to get the same
results during the first year would re
quire about twenty tons to the acre.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
fro BE CONTINUED

One hot summer day l was driving
along when | overlook a woman who
carried II heavy basket She gladly ac'
cepted my offer OF n ride. but sat With
the heavy basket still OH her arm.
MY good woman" said. your bas'
ket will ride just as well in the bottom
of the carriage and you would be much
more comfortable"
so it would. sir. thank you" said
she: Il never thought Of that"
THAT Is what do very often too
| said.
Tie wunan looked up inquiringly.
YES. | do the same thing. The Lord
mrs taken me up In his chariot. and
rejoice Ia ride In II. But very often l
carry = burden of care on my back that
wui'l ride just rs we'll II put II
down II the Lord Is willing to carry
rar nr i, willing to carry my cares."-
Mark Guy I'eurse.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
(coNTINUED.l

Tom Strickland sprang at the speak
er. AS he did so STAN whipped out
pistol. It was quickly done. but no,
quick enough to give an opportunity
to fire before the other struck. Toms
fist smashed into his face and felled
him to the floor. The pistol few ten
feet away.
There was a moments silence.
"Get up" said Tom. "and come al
me like a man. I'll thrash you within
an inch Of your life!'
STAN Tucker staggered to bis feet
wipIng the blood from his face. But
he made no move toward the man who
had struck him.
Tom Strickland stepped coOlly to
where the pistol lay. picked 1t up de
liberately and put 1t into his OWL
pocket.
"Ill get even with you for this
Strickland" cried young Tucker. I'll
even up things before I'm done with
you'll"
You'll never have a better time
than right now" replied Tom. But II
you amt IN the humor III leave your
pistol with the bartender here In lit
tie while and you can get 1t later. But
give you fair warning. STAN Tucker
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
Endurinc Il Calmly.

In THE Fourth Generation" her vol
ume OF "reminiscences of English socia
and literary life during the last cen
tury. Mrs Janet Ross adds the name
of Nassau W Senior. the English econ
omist. to the already long list OF per
sons who consider music "a horrit
noise that stops conversation"
Once ut Rowood. Lord Iansdowne's
place, Tom Moore had been prevailed
upon to sing All the party drew neal
to the piano save Mr.. Senior. who sn,
at a small table and began to write
with quill pen on Lord Lansdowne's
very ribbed paper He was compiling
an article on statistics or something OF
the sort.
Moore began. but he was so much
worried by the persistent scratch
scratch, that he stopped to see who
was making the odious noise.
Senior raised his head. "Oh. yot
don't disturb me. assure you" he sale
innocently. Pray, go on; ratheI
like it."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
Sounded Funny.

An individual of considerable impor'
tance. by name Tootle, once attended
4 reception. accompanied by his wife
The announcement was made. MT
Tootle!
And Mrs Tootle" was suggested
soto voce In corrective tones.
"And Mrs Tootle, too" resounded
like the blast Of horn through the
room. to the evident amusement OF
the large assembly.-London Answers
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
Weather Reduced TO Prose.

The weather was once d picturesque
and poetic thing. II came up IN the
night with boom and bang through
the trees. 1t WAS sort of mystic king
that asked no questions. but just
swung Il scrpter. 1t was grand III
red sky AT night the sailors delight:
red sky In the morning. sailors take
warming" 1t was u wholesome les,
son to proud man that he always had
II master. and it made us more rev.
erent toward nature and the Creator.
There WIS such difference In receiv-
Inn our weather direct from heaven
and receiving 1t by wire direct from
Washington. New York Mail.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
NUMBER "a

look out for that end Of the business.
All ! want you to do is to pass on this
here note"
Colonel Todhunter," replied the
banker, "the Endorsement and the col
lateral make this note good, and it's a
bankers business to buy good paper.
Well discount the note. It's your fu.
neral. not ours"
"That finishes the business then
said Colonel Todhunter. Il amt wOr.
ryin' about any funerals. But II you're
a-countin on either Bill Strickland Or
me furnishin' the corpse. Eph. you
goin' to see one of the liveiest corpsrs
you ever seen In all your born days,
suh."
The old banker made no reply
Colonel Todhunter was chucklins
when he reported to Colonel Str,rE.
land. ITS all right, Bill, and you r;!n
get back to St Louis right away. hr
said. Il got the money from old Eph
Tucker But great Scott and~Mar1a. 1t
was worsen pullin' eyeteeth. All the
same we got II. and now we'll perceed
to lick old Eph with his own money"
But Colonel Todhunter would not
have spoken 50 confidently If he had
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
The Pillars Of Success.

See the eminent author.
TO what does he attribute his sue.
cess?
To the fnct that he wrote dozen
unsuccessful books and wasn't discour.
aged
And there goes the multimillionaire
How did he lay the foundation OF his
great wealth?
On twenty failures. Plain
Dealer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
Rinua and PLEDGES.

There was IN ancient Morse custom
according to which when an oath was
imposed the person by whom II was
pledged passed his hand through sill
yer ring. which was held sacred to tile
ceremony. In Iceland the bridegroom
when plighting his troth used to pass
his four tingers and thumb through q
large ring and In this manner receive
the hand Of his bride. And even as
lately as the end of the eighteenth cen.
tury In Orkney man and woman
pledged their faith mt the standing
stones OF Stennis by joining their
hands through the perforated stone OF
Odin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
Maine News Notes.

j. II. Porter of Eliot is the owner of
freak chicken hatched out this spring,
which has three perfect legs. A Boston
museum has offered him a good price
for the bird which he is considering.
W. S. Lovejoy, farmer on the Pleas.
ant River road, has raised some good
horses the past year. he has just sold
one pair of young work horses at $500.
and another consisting of a mother and
her colt for 5000, which speaks pretty
we'll for the growing of horses In Maine,
a thing which those interested in agri-
culture are urging farmers to do. says
the Milo correspondent Of Bangor News
DR.. Harrison j. Hunt OF Island Falls,
Me, has been appointed surgeon of the
Crocker Land expedition which will sail
July 2 for the North Polar regions under
the auspices of the American Museum OF
Natural History, the American Geo.
graphical Society and the University oi
Illinois. DR.. Hunt is graduate of Bow
dJin College. During his college days
he was member of the foot ball and
athletic teams.
Probably the youngest selectman In
the United States is Andrew c. Fleming
of Chester, according to claim made
by the Millinocket Journal. Mr.. Flem-
ing was 81 years old the seventh day OF
March, and at the annual town meeting
held ten days later, he was elected third
selectman. he is the son of Samuel c.
Fleming and has always lived in Chester:
He graduated from the free high school
three or four years ago, and has since
then been associated with his brother
Thaddeus in the lumber woods, also in
pressed hay and straw. The second
selsc' man, Pearl A. Scott, is about %
years of age, and graduated in the
same class with Mr. Fleming. Mr.. Scott
is manager on the farm of his uncle, f.
w. Scott. The first selectman, Pearl A.
Libby, is about 2S years old and has
been in Office almost continuously since
he attained his majority. His father
was one of the selectmen Of Chester for
a number of years. Mr.. Libby was also
educated at the Chester high school.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17

The next time you make n move for q
weapon you're going to get badly hurt
I'll be ready for you since you insist
on it."
STAN Tucker moved toward the door
His little eyes were venomous with
hate.
"I'll get even with you!" he repeated
You'll suffer for this yeti" And then
he disappeared.
you've played the wild on your
watch. Tom," said Colonel Todhunter
sternly. This aln't no time for you
to be pickin fights with old Eph Tuck
er's son. It don't look right. and II
won't help your father none In his po-
lltical fight. either"
II didn't bring 1t on, colonel" re-
piled Tom Strickland. stamford Tuck.
er's seen fit to say things about my
father that no man can say and not
get licking from me. II I'm man
enough to lick him. That's all there
is to 1t. SIR"
To save his life Colonel Todhunter
could not continue his rebuke But he
managed to part from Tom Strickland
with something like an expression Of
disapproval on his countenance.
~ reckon amt cut out to preach
to other people what they should do
and what they shouldn't" he confessed
to himself later. II ought to have Civ.
en- that blamed young fool lecture
as long as my arm. but It just wasn't
in me to do 1t under the circumstances.
And that's wrong. because the only
good excuse IN old mans got for livin'
Is to sorter act as a guidepost to keep
young men from followln' the roads
that lead to trouble. BeIn' mighty lit
tie good In that line myself, I'm a-goin'
to unload my responsibility on old Bill
Strickland and let him straighten Tom
out his own way. sub. And then III
ask the Old Marster up above to make
me better 6tt'n for my duty than
seem to be at this precise moment.
sub. judgin' from the way I weakened
on Tomw
Suddenly one day during the cam.
paign the Hon. William ]. Strickland
returned from st. Louis. An express
sion of acute worriment so contrary
to its customary cheerfulness rested
on his face that Colonel Todhunter, en-.
tering the candidates Nineveh law Of
fee, could not but remark the change.
"What on earth's the matter, BillT'
he asked. You look like the last rose
o. summer"
Colonel Strickland attempted smile.
"Oh. nothing particular. Thurs" he re-
piled. ~ reckon was Just meditat.
ing on the vanity Of human life"
"Well, 1t must have been 'Hark from
the tombs a doleful sound all right"
laughed Colonel Todhunter. Then he
took a second look at bis friend
You're lyin' to me, Bill Strickland"
be said. There's somethin' gone
wrong, and it's on your mind. What
Is it7"
"Thurs," responded the other, 1T
ain't anything you can help. There's
NO good in my unloading my troubles
on you Just because you've got broad
shoulders"
Unload 'em anyhow" returned Colo.
mel Todhunter. "You ought to know
folks can shed other folks troubles
off'n their shoulders like water from q
ducks back"
But Colonel Strickland shook his
head. "There's been backset some
where along the line" announced Colo
mel Todhunter stubbOrnly. "And
you've got to tell me what 1t Is. Quit
settln' there lookin' like poor man at
cash sale. Bill Strickland. dumb
cause moneys all that talks"
/ At this Colonel Strickland luughed
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
pafinition of Drunkenness.

The following definition of being
drunk has been given by II lnborer In
a Melbourne police court. writes our
Sydney correspondent:
II 60 on drinking till think I'm
drunk. Then | drink more till be-
lieve am sober. Then am sure
that ! am drunk "-I1ondon Mail
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
Weighing tho Baby.

How many stamps will this baby
take by parcel post?"
1T weighs fourteen pounds" announc'
ed the clerk "The number Of stamps
required depends on where you want
II to 60"
II don't want 1t to go anywhere,
thank you. just wanted to ascert,lin
Its weight. kansas City Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
DON'T HURRY OR WORRY
At Meals Dyspepsia Follows.

A serene mental condition and time
to thoroughly chew your food is more
important if anything than the kind or
quality of food.
Sufferers from indigestion should use
."L. F." Atwood's Medicine.
"My husband in years back always
had a very bad stomach, but in the four
years that he has taken "L. T." At
wood s Medicine he is able to eat any
thing that he wants without any bad
effects. l give it to my children also. !"
Mrs. Fred MeComb, Foxeroft, Me.
35 cents fer large bottle at the store.
A sample free by mail if you have
never used it.
al. F." MEDICINE CO., Portland, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17

called ont "Hear yel Hear ye! The polls
are now closed" Everyone drew sigh
of relief, and went home to supper, ex-
cept the election board, who ate theirs
out of pals and boxes, and afterwards
began counting votes. went to sleep
hearing them count.
At 12 the returns were all in, the drys
had won the first and third ordinances,
and We all went to sleep happy that we
had won more than We expected.
The next morning We went out and
surveyed the scene of all the excite
ment. Nothing was left except an odor
of stale tobacco smoke and joy In our
hearts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17

heard the gloating speech Of President
Tucker of the Nineveh National bank
moment or two after his own de-
parture from that institution.
1.-The two helpless fools" muttered
old Eph Tucker to himself. i've got
'em both where I want 'em now. Wen
ruin Bill Strickland for good and all
this time. Well wipe him of the po-
litical map OF Missouri And as Tor
old Thurston Todhunter. III make such
lame duck out Of him yet that the
only Todhunter who can ever live on
that farm Of his again will have to
marry Tucker to do it-like I'll make
Mary Todhunter marry my son STAN
before I'm through with her,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
Good Excuse.

Honsekeeper-Why do you charge 50
much for SOir Ice?
Iceman Well. mum. the water was
high where we cut it-Boston Tran.
script
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
Vary Often tho Case.

"Atl the average man wants is fair
play" remarked the wise guy.
"Yes. but the trouble Is he also wants
to act AZ umpire" added the simple
mug. philadelphia Record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17

1 have found stiff scrubbing-brush
very good thing to clean dirt from the
horses legs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17

If you are buying horse, get him on
slow trot. Then, II ever, he will show
any lameness he may have.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17

Full blood or grade swine will pay q
handsome extra dividend. They cost
more at the start. but are more satisfac-
tory in the long run.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17

The well.traIned work horse always
has another pull coming, aud doesn't
mind 1t At all II the pulling doesn't hurt
is shoulders.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17

A barbed wire cut always leaves q
scar. A scar always takes the value of
q young horse.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17

If our cattle could do to Us as We do
to them, what lot of sore shins and
broken ribs there would be on the farms
of this countrY
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
A Hsppv Coup,e.

The anrients believed that to make
happy couple the husband must be
deaf and the wife blind. Florida
Times. Union.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17

Be sure that there are no lice on the
colts when they are put out to pasture.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
A Suanieious Man.

"Why does your husband eat 81
much hOrspridish?"
"He read IN item stating that It Is
30 cheap that 1t isn't worth while to
adulterate IT, My husband has but lit.
tie confidence In his fellow man.
Knusas City Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical Agricultural topics
is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY ID
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17

Persian inseot.powder busted in the
hair will kill the lice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17

COMPARATIVE RESULTS FROM USE OF
DIFFERENT FERrILIzING MATERIALS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
Not Superstitious.

He-Are you superstitious about the
number l3? She I'm not bit super.
Htiiots: only don't IKE 1t b~'iuDr' :
think 1t brings bad luck.-London An
pwprs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
For Sale.

For Sale.
City of Rockland Bonds to net 4
per cent.
Rumford & Mexico Water Dis
rict 4 per cent Bonds-Tax exempt.
Central Maine Power Co. S per
cent Bonds i Legal for Savings
Banks.
Maine & New Brunswick E!ec-
trical Power Co. S per cent Bonds.
Cumberland County Power and
Light Co. S per cent Bonds and 3
per cent preferred stock. =,
Lewiston, Augusta & Waterville
R. r. 6 per cent preferred stock.
Portland Electric Co. 6 per cent
preferred stock-Legal for Savings
Banks.
Other desirable bonds and stocks.
FREELAND HOWE, Jr.,
Pleasant Street,
NORWAY. .....'..' MA1NE.
SStf
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17

Before putting them 10 pasture, leve
the feet of all the colts with rasp.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17
Piano Bargains.

Uprights in good condition as low as
S75 90. Squares as low as $1,000.
Organs in good repair as low as 1900.
Send for bargain list.
LORD Il CO., Inc.
sla Masonic Bid, Portland, Maine.
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eoeSeeeeeeeee
Colonel
TODHUNTER F:
of Missouri
By RIPLEY D. SAUNDERS
Copyright. 1911. by the Bobbs-Mer-
rill Company.
By RIPLEY D. SAUNDERS
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Copyright. 1911, by the Bookseller
rill Company.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-06-17

This result was secured by applying
eight tons of manure per acre once In
three years. In the calculations corn
was valued ct so cents bushel, wheat
81. 90, and hay $500 per ton.
Green manures are used primarily for
the physical improvement Of the soil,
and will be discussed under the subject
of "Humus in the Soil' at another Pc
riod to-day. Rye, oats, buckwheat, and
rape are used, but they only return to
the soil what they took out by their
growth. Clover, peas and beans may be
grown for this purpose. These later
ones, called legumss. gather from the
air nitrogen which whom turned undes
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-07-10

Icdcralo Claim That Rebel Army
Was ROutcd.

LAREDO Ten. July 9.-Defeat of
General Navirrctte and the federal
fcices by Governor Carrnaz yesterday
Is denied by General Joaquin Tellez,
who asserts that the Carancistas
have been routed and the town OF
Candida. 'oahuila captured, Gen
orIl TclleH today tclegraphcd the
Ncxican CONSUL here from Huizachito
40 miles south of Laredo as follows:
General NaVarette has captured
Candida and forced the Carrancistas
t. disband. taking many prisoners.
! orses and supplies More than 20
dead were left on the field by the
enemy
"Navarct'e has 1000 men, twenty
four field pieces. and armorod auto
mobiles and part of his force Will
soon Join me-"
The fodcrals of general Navarette
arc reported near Rodriguez. ~ miles
south of Laredo. n IS expected that
rHIiWty communication from the
border to the capital will DE re-
established next week