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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07

somewhat under the influence, came
and sat down beside me.
~ had noticed there was a kind OF
a village back Of the beach, and enough
scenery to outfit dozen moving pic.
ture shows. But thought, Of course,
1t was a cannibal suburb, and I was
wondering whether; I was to be serv.
ed with carrots or mushrooms. And,
as I say, this dressed up man sits be.
side me, and we become friends in the
space Of minute or two. For an hour
we talked, and he told me all about It.
"It seems that he was man Of
parts, conscientiousness ana plausibil-
ity, besides being educated and a
wreck to his appetites. He told me
all about it Colleges had turned him
out and distilleries had taken him in.
Did I tell you his name2 It was Cliff
ford Wainwright. didn't exactly
catch the cause Of his being cast away
on that particular stretch Of South
America, but reckon It was his own
business. I asked him II he'd ever
been second cook on a tramp fruiter,
and he said no; 80 that concluded my
line Of surmises. But he talked Ike
the encyclopedia from 'A--Berlin' to
'Trilo- -Zyria.' And he carried watch
"A silver arrangement with works,
and up to date within twenty-four
hours. anyhow.
"T'm pleased to have met you. saya
Wainwright. TIM q devotee- to the
great joss Booze. but my ruminating
facilities are unrepaired,' says he, or
words to that effect. And I hate says
be, TO see fools trying to run the
world
81 never touch a drop says / and
there are many kinds Of fools, and the
world runs on its own apex, aecoed-
ing to scisnee. with no meddling from
me-
. "I was referring says he. TO the
president Of this republic. His country
Is in . desperate condition I1 treas
ury u empty, It's on the verge Of war
with Nicamala, and Il Il wasn't for
the hot weather the people would b
starting revolutions In every town
Here b q nation. goes on wainwright
son the brink Of destruction. A man
of intelligence could rescue It from its
impending doom In one day by issuing
the necessary edict1 and orderu. pr6e-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07
New List OF Stock Breeders.

MAINE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
The list Of breeders OF pure- bred stock
issued by the Department. OF Agricul-
ture will be revised very soon.. The
next issue will include sheep and horses
~ welfas cattle. The value of this man.
ual will depend upon its completeness.
a complete list of OF the breeders Of the
above stock would be Of great value to
tths, breeders and would favorably adver-
tise our state - stock raising center.
We have no reliable way Of getting your
name except - you send them 10.
Please examine the list already publish
I'd " one 10 not available We will gladly
supply . copy - long ~ our supply
lasts. Correct any address improperly
given and make such additions % arc
necessary. ! shall appreciate your 90.
Fopsrstion.-J. H. blanchard, Dairy In
struckor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07
Tree Planting Stock at Cost.
fJ.M. Briscoe, Professor Of Forestry

tJ.M. Briscoe, Professor Of Forestry)
Now il the time to plant up thai
rocky, rundown land and make 1t valu
able.
Three year old white pine transplant
can now be obtained for planting waste
lands and abandoned fields, at the very
low price of $5.25 per 1000.
This gives an opportunity for farmers
and others who are interested in forest
planting in connection with their spring
work, to secure we'll grown, healthy
stock, true to name, and properly accli-
mated, at q very nominal figure. The
idea IL to encourage planting BY the In
dividual owner, and particularly the
small owner who does not wish to 20 to
the trouble and expense OF bringing In
planting stock from commercial dealers
in sufficiently large quantities to get the
best price.
At this price, with packing charges
and delivery, the stock will cost the pur-
chaser from $3.50 to $500 delivered at
the planting site. About 1850 plants
per acre should be ordered. This will
allow spacing Of 6 by 6 feet, which is
the best distance for this species. This
will make the total cost for plants
about 81. 90 per acre. The cost of set
ting should not be more than $500 per
acre on average farm sites.
A limited amount of this stock is now
available for planting in the spring of
1915, and more will be on hand for 1917
planting.
On account of the low price at which
this stock is sold, the following condi-
tions are made part of the purchase
contract:
The trees purchased shall be used
only for the purpose of planting lands in
the state of Maine.
The trees shall not be resold or Of
fered for sale before being planted by
the purchaser or his agents.
8 The trees shall be properly planted
with due care not to allow the drying
out of the roots.
Reports shall be furnished when re-
quested, upon the condition and growth
Of the plantations.
Cash, check or money order for the
full amount OF the purchase accompany
the order, or to be collected on delivery.
THE necessity for the last require
ment will be fully understood, when 1t
is realized that this is not money max
ing transaction, and that no funds are
provided for bookkeeping or the run
ming of accounts.)
The forest nursery was established
three years ago, in connection with the
Forestry Department of the College of
of the University Of Maine.
The purpose was two-fold: To provide
good planting stock of commercial
species to prospective forest planters in
Maine, at actual cost of productions; and
to provide practical experience in actual
nursery work for students taking q pro-
course In forestry.
All orders are sold (. o. b. shipping
point, packing aud transportation
charges extra, aud no orders accepted
'or less than 500 plants In one shipment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07
Cow Testing Pays.

The following taken from An exchange
furnishes in condensed shape pretty
strong testimony as to the profit of sys.
tematic testing of cows In associations:
The farmers belonging to the James
vile Cow Testing association Of Bremen
county, Ia, are enthusiastic as to the
value OF keeping books with their dairy
cows. The association was organized in
1911. and since that time the average
milk production has been increased one
third. The actual profit has been more
than doubled, and progress In the right
direction is still being made. In 1911
the average butterfat production for
each COW was 246 pounds. Last year Il
was 3l2 g pounds. The profit per ami
lmal when the association, started was
ss2 a, and In 1915sft had increased to
S66 o.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07
The Old Hen Is to Blame

The old hens are the cause OF the low
average production OF eggs per year in
the United States, says American Farm.
ing, Chicago. The pullets do their
share, but the old hens Icy about dozen
eggs and thsu take .. vacation. for the
balance Of tho year. Unless farmer ia
raising breeding stock and puts special
value on particular eggs, he cannot af.
ford 10 keep s,hsn past hsr third sam.
mer for the eggs that she viii lay. By
selling the old hens and using an incu-
bator for Matching m0re chicks. the
average farmer can raise hIs production
[of egg with greater profit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07
Cow Test Work at Farmers Week.

NOW ieSt Work ~ FARMERS week.
Cow Test Association Work is again
assuming prominence In the dairy work
Of the state asd Mr.. j. a.. Blanchard,
Dairy Instructor of the Maine Depart.
ment of Agriculture, will give 9 lecture
in the Farmers Week program Tuesday,
March Z, at 11:10 A. N. on progress
and Value of Cow Test Association
Work to Maine."
Mr.. Blanchard is an extensive dairy.
man and breeder OF pure-bred stock In
addition to bis official relation to the
State Department of Agriculture. he Ia
In position to know all about Cow Test
Association work and bis discussion OF
this topic will be Of distinct interest and
importance to all dairymen, and espe.
Icially to those who may be interested in
establishing an association In their com.
munity. Dsirymen should plan to at.
tend this lecture. II interested In Farm.
ers''Week write College Of Agriculture,
Orono, for copy Of the program.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07

! have edons my share OF worrying
over COWS that were made sick eating
meal out Of the bin. II I had worried {
little bit moro when put those COWS
into the stanchions, 90 that made sure
that they we're Ill fastened properly,
and then 4 had seen to & that tho meal
box had good tight cover that NO ani.
NAL could GET open, Il would have saysd
eome white balrs. AZ it is--Wsll,
the wAits kaiss ~ hers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
I'm the District Court of the United States for tn
District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of T.
Of Hebron, Bankrupt.
To the creditors Of Elmer u. Hutchinson N
IN County Of Oxford and district Aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that ON the lsth DAY o.
Feb. A. ID. 1915, the said Elmer &. Hutchinson
was duly sdjudicated bankrupt, and that the ms
meetin9 Of his creditors win be held . the
once OF the Referee, No. Market square, S0Sss
sf 10 opelock In the forenoon, as which time the
ssid creditors may attend. prove their clains
sppoint q trustee, examine the bankrupt, and
trsnsact such other business 40 may properly
come before said meeting. if
south Paris, Feb. 10, 1915.
WALTER l.. GRAY, 81
sN Referee In Bankruptcy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07
Mo. Aa Wasn,t Siok.

The ocean liner was rolling nee q
chip; but, as usual in such instances.
one passenger was aggressively, dis
gustingly healthy. Sick, chr he No
marked to q pale green person who
was leaning on the rail The pale
green person regarded the healthy one
with all the scorn he could muster.
"Sick nothingr' he snorted weakly.
"I'm Just hanging over the front Of
the boat to see how the captain cranks
itr:-Argonaut
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07

t.t. 5@ fftfa - oASsAxA8 w -
grass, talking beautiful Of the wisdom
Of the world that he had learned I'm
books, / took hold OF him easy and
ted bis hands. ana feet together with
heather thongs that ] had IN my
pocket
Tie stfil.' says ], and mediate on
the exigencies and irregularities Of ife
tin / get back. IA
II went to q shack IN Aguas gfes-
cas, where mighty wise girl named
Tlmotsx Carriso lived with her moth
er. The girl was Just about a. nice
q you ever saw. In the States abe
would have been called . brunette, but
:she wss better than brunette = .should
say she. .was. what Jon you might term
an ecru shade. ! knew her pretty wall
il todl hee- about nv fsasnd Vain
swrlghk She gaxs me- 3 dtabls Shand'
II r - llllllEl, I thi2k + -.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07

Wrh hl0ne0 20
two flea bitten
selling platers-
but the best the
country afforded.
81 found out
afterward t b q {
Wainwright was
a. regular beach
com b er, tn Q
snartest m q n
on the whole
coast, but kept
down by rum. !
liked him.
"One day ]
inveigled him
into q walk out
a couple Of miles
from the village,
where there -was
an old grass hut
on the bank OF
a little river.
MINI ~ ~o n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she has
been duly appointed executrix of the last VIII
and testament Of
the County of Oxford. deceased. AL per.
sons having demands against the estate OF said
deceased are desired TO present the same foi
seftlement and all indebted thereto are request
ed 10 make payment immediately.
AUGUSTA c. WHITTEMORE.
February 18th, 1916. $40
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07

tn ey marooned
me here early one
morning without
benefit Of clergy
just because ]
ultic ed the
face Of the first
m a te with q
cheese omelet al
dinner. The fel'
low had kicked
because I'd put
horseradish In Il
instead Of cheese.
'sW hen they
threw me out OF
the va wi into
three feet Of SURF
I waded ashore
and sat down un.
der a palm tree
BY and by a fine
looking white
man with a red
face and white
clothes 1nntap1
Aooelh1a h..k
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that d
has been duly appointed executor or the ias
will and testament Of
GEORGE sOULE, late Of Brownneld,
I'm the County Of oxford, deceased, and giveI
bonds "a the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased an
desired 70 present the same for settlement, AM
ali indebted thereto are requested 70 max
payment immediately.
February l5th, 1916. Sio
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07

A GOOD set Of secondhand post ofaes
boxes consisting Of fitty-6ve look boxes
and flfty call boxes, - used until recent
y 10 the post ONCE at Paris, Maine.
OAK frame and walnut and glass fronee.
GEORGE n. ATWOOD,
4 soath Ppriss j
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07

The subscriber hereby gives notice that eh.
has been daily appointed admi1issrasrix wiff
the wili anDsxed OF The sseaes Of
CHESTER LIrTLBHAIb,h hso OF Aewrys
I'm she County Of Oxford, deceased. and given
honda ss he law direc<s- All .persone having
demSnds arainst Ne eskate Of said deceAeeo
are desired 70 present the same for seesieme,k
and al indehesd tnereeo 40 roqs0s0 :"
pss LOkNA A. FAIRBANKS,
February l5th. 1915. an Lewiston, No
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07
Heard OFT Of Doors.

well, look at the billygoatl Hes
the first one I've seen for ages"
"He's hardly an impressive looking
object"
"He may not be impressive looking,
but he certainly has striking fore
head."-Boston Transcript.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed executrix Of the last
will and testament OF
SARAH NJ. BEAN, late Of Denmark,
in the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired to present the same for settlements,
and all indebted thereto are requested to make
payment immediately.
February 18th, 1916. Sio
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07
Excusabls.

Judge-Why did you hif this gentle
man? Defendant-Well, Judge, I
haven't had q vacation for six years.
and this boob has been sending me
picture postals from Palm Beach,
Thousand islands, California and the
orient all these yearsl-New York
Globe. ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07

Dinss-IT have IN order of chicksn.
Waiter Very sorry, sir. but The chick
G = Out DlneF-Well IN watt IN y
returnR Pm IN 10 huzsy. - Boseea
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07

Johnny (at the window)-Oh. ma an
automobile Just went by az big a. Q
barn. His other-Johnny. why DO
You exaggerate sof I've told you q
million times about that habit OF yours,
and It doesn't seem to do . BIZ OF
good.-Boston Transcript
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07

Il = colder In q thaw than In Q
ffost because when water freeees =
parts with Its heat b The aif, which
thus feels warmer. In . thaw 1eas .
absorbed from the aif.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07
o, Henry
Stories
X-Helpine the Other
Fellow.
By o. HENRY

Copyright by Frank A. Munsey Col
But can thin that help others help thin.
Delves?-Mulvaney.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07

on pEactical agricultural topic
b solicited. Address al communications In
landed for this department. 70 HnUY d
ocrat. Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07
w. j. Wheeler
& CO.,
Billings Block
SOUTH PARIS, MAINE
For Croup--Mothers--
Always Keep This Handy

The day Of the Group scare is over
Ior those parents who wisely keep
xo!ey's Honey and Tar Compound In
tne home ready for instant use.
Mrs. Chas. Reitz, Aliens Mills, Pa,
writes: Il have used FoIey's Honey and
lar Compound for the past eleven years
and would not be without il. 1t has
saved me many a doctors bill for colds
and Group"
II toward nightfall the little ones
srOW hoarse and croupy. IL their breath
ing becomes wheezy and stuffy, give
SIaein Foley's Honey and Tar Compound.
Many careful mother has been able to
SS@Fd or an attack Of spasmodic Group
by its timely use.
II you are awakened by the hoarse
1rassy cough that means Group, give
FoIeys Honey and Tar Compound at
once, It will ease the little sufferers
quickly, cut the thick choking phlegm.
and soon they will have easy breathing
and peaceful quiet sleep.
NktEvsry User u Friend.
A. Z. sHURTLEFF 4 Co., South Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-03-07

us Is the story
that tWnliamTrot-
ter told me on the
beach at Aguas
Frescas while ]
waited for the gig
Of the captain Of
the fruit steamer
Andador, which
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-17

and he sat down to it alone. His wife
two years ago with a poor clerk and he
had pronounced the sentence of exile
upon her, he hard lived alone with his
servants.
They ministered to his comfort skill
fully now as ever, but somehow things
were not right. He thought of poor
family group in the trolley, and pic
tured their Christmas evening meal;
imagined what joy the smallest thing
on his table would give them
He drew his eyes impatiently away;
and then he thought of the clerks
Christmas gifts, cut right in two He
pictured the faces of the neediest
ones, when they opened the flaps of
the tiny envelopes he had guiltily
sealed. Around and around the room
seemed to echoe:
"You'se got the heart of the Christ
mas Child all right, mister" and he
laughed aloud.
He pushed back his chair inpatient
" and went into the library.
Great Scott! what is the matter
with me?" he said; my liver must be
out of order"
He took up cigar and a magazine,
but he could not read From across
the shadows of the library his daugh-
ter's eyes sought his, staring from
out the canvas. She was the only one
he had left and she was cast rigorous
" aside. The face of the Great Man
worked suddenly in pain, and his head
fell forward on his arms.
And then-soft arms were about his
neck, and lips pressed to his cheek.
Father" said voice, 'look up and
say may come. Alec let me in; I've
been waiting in the hail.
She broke off. The sound OF nusic
came family into the room. With
arms about him, she drew him to the
window and flung up the sash.
1.-THE Little Orphans Christmas Car.
d" she whispered, and the room was
filed with melody.
Tears streamed down the Great
INNS cheeks; he drew her head to his
5phoulder.
H Alice" he whispered brokenly
x40u must come and make me bet.
tdf man."
And suddenly about them lowered
the spirit of that great heart of the
Christmas Child.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-17

forth considerable basement of cellar
until mixed assortment
OF Xmas stood by tree with deceptive labels about Hon St Claus
bedward exhausted from
observing dut labors had commenced must
childish children Claus downsde down
chmbleyppe
sneekre
like OIL approach closet and fetch forth
~ rss s,ap
1 Eskimo leather c1a51NW1EHWNHMNMN!W@
u lb. resembling whisker.
drop all them bought inside laundybg place myself
descend through
where chimbeypipe root.
Making afectonate Hon Chin
thermometer BY peeking
Sufficiently
myself do enjoyed
Mt veuvus
chimbyppe with telephone expression could hear
childhood downstairs saying "oh time for me to
make slide
pull y snugge
Dnuay could smell slight smudj
enjoyed When nearly down stuck
"Oh. helup hellup!" golup
Who Poke beow-down.
Hon St containing yelup.
quick"
persons grabb
My cottonly whisker
which totte
hola Then
embrace Hon
slight smell of smudj
mpossibiy attempting ke require Hon Mrs
Hon ST. Claus" report.
respectable
resnot
with brutal
from hear Hester Lester
SvS dave saw do psrsou"
.SSas6sT feeling like umpossibnity.
g 81 Hoping you the
Szx4IIaMG& HAsnIMuRA rocco
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-17

childish chIdreni" 80? Do
q sickness silent?"
"Etust TT they depose Xmas coming"
Z or o
g. Claus viii arrive with gifts of valuation"
Mrs Madam Hon. ST. Claus
q Carnegie in his gifts?"
i
for
shout this
do"
3hogla askt to know, with
Il
- voice -
do this make children compartment" she
When making Stop beA
hmae reprochng Hon. St Claus will snub this
ee~ &saatA
ten9ss
child?' =
not believes
etetyhE
dicousy deceptive smart
at.EHa. ~" 6f3Fff
On previously sa1aEs
squekdo jumpupJack
walking upholstery ~ ~" eaFF
cruelty to
ST.
Mr. Poke command bring forth
dnngroom assist intel
including candles
resemble fireworks While Hon. Poke boss enthu
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-17
Indian Dyes From Doowood.

Dogwood was the source of the IA
nous Indian red" with which the vain
warriors dyed their eagle feathers and
buckskin clothes. They procured the
dye from the roots of the tree. This is
probably the most brilliant dye to be
procured from American trees.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-17

even standing room would be at a
premium.
He banged up the receiver, and bel
gin. When she stood meekly before
him he issued his orders abruptly.
write up those letters he said,
''fiis those things, add up these re-
ports; straighten out here. There are
some telephone calls that / haven't
time for-then you can lock up. l
must be off, that Internal trolley will
make me late as it is"
Then he struggled into his fur coat
and started, lest the souffle be triile
overdone, and Miss Elgin dropped her
tired hands in despair at the burden
he had slid on to her shoulders. 1t
meant work for her till eight or nine
and this was Christmas eve.
At the corner where he took up his
stand for car a newsboy accosted
him.
paper, mister?'
mo-" he said shortly.
The little fellow persisted.
"Paper, mister?"
The Great Man looked down with a
sharp retort on his lips, and the face
OF the child arrested his attention, it
was so white and pinched; and the
eyes staring out Of it SO big and ear
nest. He took out quarter, and be-
cause car was coming, waved aside
the change. In spite of his hurry, the
boys thaLks struck strangely on his
ear.
"You'sei got the heart of the Christ.
mas Child all right. mister"
The heart of the Christmas Child, for
a measly quarter, one of many thou
sands he could spared The bitter
irony of it brought a smile to his
lips; a smile that twisted his face into
strange shape.
Alec met him at the door, and re-
moved his coat. Dinner was served
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-17
Qhrtatn1aa
Luke Il; In

4 TOW It came to pass in those days,
I'M there went out decree from Caesar
Y Augustus, that all the world should
70 enrolled. This was the first enrolment
made when Quirinus was governor Of
Syria. And ali went to enroll themselves,
everyone to his own city.
And Joseph also went up from Gallee,
,ut Of the city Of Nazareth, into Judea,
% the city Of David, which 10 called Beth
chem, because he was OF the house and
anily Of David; to enroll himself with
Mary, who was betrothed to him, being
1rsat with child.
And il came TO pass, while they were
here, the days were fulfilled that she
should be delivered. And she brought
lorth her frst-born son: and she wrapped
him in swaddling clothes and laid him in
manger because there was no room tor
hem in the inn.
And there were shepherds in the
pame country, abiding in the field. and
kesping watch by night over their flock.
And an angel Of the Lord stood by
hem and the glory Of the Lord shone
,ound about them; and they were sore
sfraid.
And the angel said unto them: "Bs
,oc afraid, for behold bring you good
idings Of great joy. for there is born to
you this day in the city of David a Saviour,
which is Christ, the Lord. And this is the
Sign unto you: 'Ye shall find a babe
wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying
mangsr.'"
And suddenly there was with tho
nigel a multitude Of the heavenly host,
raising God and saying:
"Glory to God in the highest
And on earth peace, good will
toward men"
" u u
Annual Phenomenon.
"Now," said the magazine editor,
we'll have a cover design represent
ing the old year as an aged man and
the New Year as smiling infant"
Cali right" replied the artist. "But
It looks like nature-faking to me. Any
body knows that smiling infant
couldn't grow all those white whiskers
n one short year"