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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-05-28

While at Lewiston, last week, win
Gen. Kimball, and w. w. Bolster, Esq,
we were the recipients of ride and
polite attention from NJ. I. LUDDES, Esq,
Formerly of Turner) now in successful
practice in the city OF spindles. We Wis
tied the famous Bates Mill. and were
shown through every department by the
accommodating Superintendent. Mr. {.
/. Barker. II took US over an hour TO go
through this vast establishment. and we
are entirely inadequate to the task OF
describing tho wonderful processes by
which the raw material OF Cotton and
Wool are worked up into such splendid
fabrics "a were shown US in the packing
rooms. We were most interested in the
production Of the superior Marseilies
Quilts for which this Mill is famed. MIR.
Barker is practical man, and perfectly
familiar with ali the details OF the BUSH
ness. having commenced as a bobbin. boy
His services are now worth about $l2. 0Ot
a year. He is also the inventor OF some
of the best machinery in use. The
Company make CalicOes, Ginghams, and
WOODEN goods, and the process is ex-
tvemely interesting to y novice. The
machines in use were complicated am
very intricate-sOme of them Is ''intelli'
gent as life. We could see into them q
good way, as they were not so opaque as
a gIind-stone, but did not fully compre-
bend all their movements One gets an
exalted idea of the capacity of the hu-
man intellect by viewing the smooth
working Of complicated machinery. And
this is but one of the many large and
prosperous Mills Of this thriving and
growing city, which is destined to rival
Lowell and Lawrence in the manufacture
OF cotton and wooden goods.
Lewiston has been very deficient in
good stores, Lisbon street being lined
with set of cheap buildings, which have
paid well to the owners, no doubt, but
which are not up TO the enterprise OF tho
place Messrs Richards & Merrill, pros
porous clothing dealers. erected half OF 4
fine block of stores, last year, nearly OPP
posite the Journal office. which is a credit
10 the place. and TO their enterprise.
They have got one OF the best stores in
the State for their large and increasing
clothing business. and have some fine
offices in the second story One of the
neatest hall in the State, called Lyceum
Hall. has been completed in the building
which meets much needed want of the
place The hall will accommodate q
thousand, aud is said to be constructed on
principles of acoustics, which is such a
failure of many halls. We have seen
nothing in the State that compares
with this hall in style of finish, beauty &c
Messrs. Richards Il Merrill are reliable
agreeable men to do business with, and
we advise all our Oxford County people
who want anything in their line, TO find
the store under the pretty hall, and they
will get suited.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-05-28
The legislation of the Senate in it.

The legislation of the Senate in its
all night session of Tuesday had some
important results. 1t made the Amnesty
bill. which has so long been before Con.
gress, law, thus meeting the wishes OF
President Grant rs expressed in his last
annual message, and smashing up one OF
the planks in the Liberal platform. The
bill restores to the privileges of office
holding all rebels, except those members
of Congress and other high civil and
military officers who deserted their trusts
to join in the rebellion. This is going far
enough at present, and will meet all the
requirements OF the South. Thus the Ad.
ministration generously rises above
sworn out contentious and by gone
feuds," as Mr.. Greeley says, though we
have no idea that Mr.. Greeley will give
it any credit therefor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-05-28
.ffbaHU Items.

A North Waterford correspondent OF
the Register says that the mills in Albany
owned by Hon. John Lynch aud A. ..
Barker, were built and are superintend.
ed by Mr.. D. H. Talbot, and are now in
full operation, with full head OF water.
The power is about leo horse, and Mr. &.
Talbot has so arranged the propellng
power as TO use the water twice, trans.
hitting the power back Ia the mill by IA
wire rope 800 feet long, attached 10 IN
overshot water wheel fifteen feet in di-
ametrr. One hundred thousand of spool
timber and two thousand feet OF pine
lumber have been cut out. and seventy
five thousand feet OF lumber have been
manufactured into boxes The mills are
run day aud night. leaving off ut five
o'clock Saturday afternoons and COM
mencing al seven o'clock Monday morn
ngs, thus avoiding working on Sunday
rs is so much practiccd by mill owners
throughout the country. Twenty men
are employed, all of good steady habits,
not one OF them using intoxicating Ii
quors Of any kind.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-05-28
The Republiean State Convention.

The Commencement OF Bates College
coming on the day fixed by the State
Committee for the State Convention at
Lewiston. and as on the week preceding,
the Peace Jubilee occurs, calling the ut.
most facilities OF The rail- Dads into .requi
siiion, it has been agreed by the com.
mittee that the Convention shall be held
in Lewiston THURSDAY, JUNE 18th. Ar.
engagements will be made for the usual
half fares on railroads and steamboats,.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-05-28

OXFORD CONTINGENCY Will meet win
/ the church in Turner. Tuesday June ilth
First sermon by Rev. D. Garland, Bethel
Second, by Rev. @. a. Lockwood, Oxford
| Questions for discussion:
Have we Divine authority Tor prohibit
ing women from preaching Opened by
Rev. ID. Garland.
What shonld be the doctrinal basis oil
church membership in our Congregation
al churches? Opened by Rev. A Loring
How shall Christians most effectually
recommend religion to the world? Open
ed by Rev. J. B. Wheelwright.
What is the true relation OF the Sunday
School to the Church? Opened by Rev.
| G.. A. Lockwood.
The different churches will be enter
tanned rs follows, viz : Gorham and An
dover at Dea j. +. Talbots. Gilead mt
ID. c.. Dresser's. Bethel lst at MIR. Bar.
rel's Bethel I'd at ID. b. Robnson's.
Rumforl Mt X. S. Bradlords. Dixlield
at n. w. Adams Sumner at Albion
Rickers. South Paris at S. S lkough
toms. Norway at J. S. Hale's. Oxford
ut NJ. IL j. Cary's.
S :, u ' $ssessy. Com.
JESSIE BRADFORD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-05-28
A. II. S. DAVIS, I Soc,.,.r;.s
w. ID. HALEY,

EDITORIAL EXCURsIoN.-Th0 Editors
and Publishers from the western section
of the State, with their ladies', will take
the steamer Lewiston ut Portland, Tues.
day, July 9th, arriving at Bar Harbor,
Mt. Desert, at noon OH Wednesday, the
10th, and members from the eastern part
oil the Stale, can take the same steamer
on her retuD trip from Machias the next
day. 1t is intended TO pass week nj
Bar Harbor where the hotel accommoda
tons will be ample.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-05-28
A Sin0HiIf Storm

The New York World mentions a
singular coincidence. For a season
prior 10 the Cincinnati Convention the
New York Tribune made furious and per-
sistent assaults on the Brooklyn ring"
accusing it of peIpetrating various frauds
and rascalites. All OF sudden it be-
came dull as an oyster on this topic and
by singular coincidence, the Brooklyn
Eagle. the organ of the aforesaid ring,
and conducted by leading democratic
politician, comes out at the same time in
warm advocacy of Greeley as the Demo.
cratic candidate for President. The
World alleges that the Tammany ring
is strong for Greeley, and recalls how
softly the Tribune opposed them last
fall. The World appeals to its demo-
cratic contemporaries. asking if that is
the kind OF IRE form' they are going for.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-05-28

The universal testimony of the dele
gates at the Congressional Convention
held at Auburn last Wednesday, was
that there were no Greeley republicans
at home. The testimony was equally
strong that the democracy was being
rent and disorganized by the question o.
supporting Horace; but that rank ant
file will follow their leaders wherever
they may go; of course, they always do
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-05-28

AT The close of Probate Court, al
Lowell, when there had been one of the
usual controversies between the widow
and heirs of certain estate, the following
bit of poetry was picked up in the Office
by the Register. To those who are ac-
quainted with Probate Court "scenes,
we think it will be interesting:
Driven by his wife and "Cruel Fate.
Man will die, and his estate
In this Office must appear, here.
And his ''uncompletcd work" be finished
Hero weeping widow. gather round
Noisy creditors here are found
Whilst greedy heirs claim to be heard
And the ''relict" demands her "thrd"-
AMI il no children she wants half,
Oh it's enough 10 make the d. laugh
To see what work the heirs will make,
And how they'll try the will to break
IL to die involves such lying,
pray to be excused from diving.
Farmers are busy getting in their
seed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-05-28
0tforA 4emotrst
Campaign Papers.

Will our Agents and friends return
lists of subscribers to campaign paper
by-Juae lss that we may make up ouf
lists ? Those not in season for the frs,
No. 10 June. will receive No. extra, Al
the close OF the snbscriptiOn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-05-28

The republicans of the third Con-
gresSional District unanimously nominat-
ed Hon. j. G. Blaine for Representative
TO Congress. This is MIR. Blaine's sixth
nomination. Col. James Erskine of
Bristol was nominated for elector H.
Bliss, Jr., and II. Knowlton were chosen
delegates to the Philadelphia Convention.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-05-28

Both branches of Congress are now
full, the first time since the rebellion.
Mr.. Rogers, OF North Carolina, was ad.
mited TO his Seat by the passage of the
amnesty act. SO the republican party
has restored full Congress again which
democracy rent asunder.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-05-28

The Masons, Odd Fellows, Sab
bath Schools and citizens, are to
unite with the Soldiers, in decorating
the graves at Bridgton on Memorial day,
next Thursday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-05-28

Mr.. Ediior:-Thc DIST inst. was Il glad
day for us here ut North Waterford tor II
witnessed the contamination OF an object.
which has, iOr more than Il year past,
been Que OF Interest 10 this people.
Church Bell was raised and placed in pc
siton, and sent forth its clear, melodiou'
tones over the hills and valleys of this
region
Our bell is from the foundry of lloIbrook
& Son East Midway. Mass, pr, cure,
through their agent, 5. +. Waterman,
Esat, OF Mechanic Falls. Its weight j.
1904 lbs. and in quality and volume oil
tone, seems 10 be all that could be desIr
ed. The whole expense was about 5000
To raise this sum, We lolt obliged 10 ap
peal TO friends abroad, rs we'll as to make
eiror, at home. Our appeals were NIT
unheeded. Hon. John Lynch, Of Port
land, gave 800 toward its purchase.
Other friends in Portland $50, while still
Others outside OF the Parish kindly assist
ed To the amount oil about S25.
For all these favors, We would, rs
church and parish, tender our grateful
acknowledgements. We are also great.
ly indebted TO the Ladies Cleaning Cir
cIe," OF this place, for their timely and
efficient aid. They raised and contributed
about $500 toward the purchase, and, be.
sides this, their influence was of great
service in keeping the subject before the
people as thing which was to be accom-
plishcd
The balance OF the amount was raised
by individual subscriptions OF members
of the parish and society. y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-05-28

The friends and supporters of the
great farmer of Chapaqua. at Saccarappa,
have through a prominent merchant Of
that place, sent to New York for suppl,
+sc1ad 2bandkerchiefs, Horace Greeley
Lars in Re announced their intention
n holm In VA
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14
COOKING Animals Bones.

In the year 1879 Papin cooked bone
in pots of peculiar construction into :
j ,lly, and claimed the merit OF havin,
discovered new and wonderously chea
kind of food. His sovereign, G larlHs IL.
was disposed to accept the fatal gilt, an
impose it by law upon his people, tut
fortunately, the evil was averted by ridi
cnlc. 4 long and solemn procession o
dogs appeared at court, with petition
round their necks, in which they i'm
plored the king to leave the bones t
their own unfortunate race. But tn
same experience was repeated with NOR
though not better success i'll the sad day
of the French revolution. A distin
guished chemist, d'Arcet, established th
doctrine that bones, cooked for man.
hours, would give at least half as muc
food as pure, costly meat. The theor
was Sound, and the invention met W.T.
applause. Bone-soup became all th'
fashion; it inundated hospitals, alm>
houses and prisons. But nobody like
it except d'Arcet. Was it prejudice -
idle fancy? Startling, however, was tlr
fact, that starving dogs even refused tn
much praised soup, and at last a groce
reported in the public papers that rat
had broken into his store, and ther
committed terrible havoc. They hn
eaten his -four and his rice they ha
not spared the paste of his labels and tb
leather of his sh ,es; but, oh wonders
they had not touched his bone soup x
tracta! A committee was at last choos.'
to inquire into the matter; men lib
Dupuytren aud Magendie took part j
the researches, and after many years I"
careful and anxious investigation, the
reported against the new substitute. ]
appeared that bread and meat given wit!
the bone soup had been only as good q
without it and no better that dogs | az
died of starvation before they would ea
the new soup; and that, chemlcalI
speaking, the intense heat required t
extract the gluten from the bones d'
strpyed their nutritive power. -
Thus it WIS that tlSte obtained sig
nal victory over SC ence, and showed th
importance of those instincts with whicl
we have been endowed by the wise bene
fieence of Nature,
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

WATER-SPoUTs on LAKE ERIE.-Sun
day morning about $50, when ABOUT nine
ty miles from EIle, and nearly abreast Of
Cleveland, on our course to Dctrcit, We
saw an immense water->pout, which at
first looked like the heavy black smoke Of
steamer. 1t gradually took the shape
Of a column, and arose to the clouds,
seeming drawing up and dischargng an
immense quantity Of water. Soon after
this spout arose others, which came in
the same direction AMI six were visible ct
the same time, all apparently within two
or three miles Of each other. They changed
locality good deal, and two o! them ap-
peared to pass each other. While these
"spouts," were in operation they appear
ed like long black clouds or columns, dis
charging immense quantities OF smoke,
which appeared t, be caused by the falling
water. Vivid lightning could be seen be-
yend these spouts, and by the aid of a
glass it could be plainly seen that the lake
in the vicinity was terribly agltated. Tue
India was about SIX miles distant from
these spouts-perhaps little more. They
lasted over halt an hour.-De'roH Free
Press.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

TIME TO STUDY.-Undoubtedly the
best time for self improvement comes to
us in our youth. Lifeis so short that but
little can be accomplished without care
full husbandry of'what there is oft. Two
hours in the morning and two in the
evening, devoted daily to study. will make
a wide difference in single season be-
tween young man who adopts this prac-
tlce, and one OF equal natural capacity who
sleeps through bis mornings, and dissipates,
or even idles away bis evenings. The
early morning hours are favorable 10
study. Let any young man adopt the
practice of two hours systematic reading
8eforc breakfast, for six months OF the
year, and he will find that he has acquired
in that time knowledge which be would
not part with for any price. Something,
cup OF coffee. for instance, or piece OF
bread and butter should always bc taken
before beginning to read. Study upon an
entirely empty stomach is too exbausting
to the system. Try the experiment OF
rising in winter, aud study or reading be-
fore breakfast. and you will never wish to
give it up. This is all important to young
men whose habits are not yet formed. 1t
will make wide difference 20 them in the
degree of intelligence which they will
possess, and in the character and standing
which they will acquire in the community.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

ENGLISH FARM LABoRERs.- The Mark
Lane Express, says the condition of the
laborer continually comes to the surface,
and this difficulty is gradually but certain
ly assuming a new complexion. The Ia
borar's case is no longer matter for mas
ter ard man to adjust, but it has been
found necessary to look down little
deeper. There are certain contingencies
beyond the actual amount Of wages which
go to make a good and resp ctable work
man, and the very first of sach essentials
is decent and handy" home. For some
years past on many of the large landed
properties in England systematic effort
has been made in precisely the opposite
direction. The aim has been not to tlen.
thy the men with the place, but to let him
understand that when his days work is
done, the sooner he takes himself of, AID
the further he goes, the better. Nothing
could naturally for all sorts of reasons b.
worse than this kind Of polIcy. As the
head of one Of the labor organizations
lately remarked, "it is not altogether
q question OF wages" A CONSPICUOUS part
of what is asked is "good cottages, suifici'
ent water supply, garden spots. and, for
men who have shown thrift by saving
money, the opportunity ofkeeping cow
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14
Facts about Presidents.

There are some very curious facts con-
nected with the Presidents of the United
States. General Washington, the first
President, had no children. He was re
elected. John Adams, the second Presi-
dent, had children-sons and daughters.
He was not elected. Thomas Jetfersca,
his successor, had no sons, but two daugh-
ters. He was rechosen. The fourth
President, James Madison, like Washing
ton, had no children. He was re elected.
The fifth, James Monroe, had a daughter
but no son. He was President eight
years. After him came John Quincy
Adams, who had children-s5ns and, We
think, daughter. He failed of reelection.
The seventh President, Andrew Jackson,
had the fate of Washington and Madison,
in being 80 unfortunate as to have no
descendants. Martin Van Buren, had
sons, and was continued in Office only a
single term. Gen. VIM. H. Harrison, his
successor. had children of both sexes. lie
died in one month after his Inauguration.
After him came John Tyler, who had a
family of sons and daughters. He was an
aspirant for the Presidency, but was de-
feated. Then came James K. Polk, whose
domestic condition was that of Washing
ton, Madison and Jackson-he had NO
children. General Taylor, who followed
him. died in office, fifteen months after his
accession. He had both sons and daugh-
ters, one of the latter of whom was the
6rst wife of Jefferson Davis. The thlr-
teenth President, Milliard Fillmore, had
daughter, but no son. He was not re-
elected. Franklin Pierce, when he came
to the Presidential chair, was a childleSs
man. So also was the fifteenth President,
James Buchanan, who was bachelor.
Abraham Lincoln, who succeeded him.
had children, both sons and daughters,
and he was twice chosen President. An
drew Johnson had children of both sexes,
and was not re- elected. Grant has both
sons and daughters.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14
Tartar Women.

The lives Of Asiatic Tartar women OF
the higher classes are thoroughly aim
less and uneyentful, their ouly business
being to eat, dress and sleep. TheI'
costume is very rich and elegant. II
consists of species OF robe OF rich Sill
or satin, sleeves being very large and
long. sometimes falling as low as tn
ground; the upper part OF these robe
are emproidered in front with gold
Over this they wear q kind OF capofe::
very wide, and generally made OF gold
brocad- or some similar stuff, gorgeousl>
emproidered. They weai on the head Il
silk cap, bordered with fur, which hangs
down on one side, and ends in point
having a golden tassel attached to It
This can is sometimes adorned will
precious stones and ancient gold and
silver CONES. The hair falls behind H.
long tresses, the ends CT which are tlec
up with bows Of ribbons.
Sometimes these tresses are covere'
with long bands, to which are attached
various coins and ornaments. They wear
moreover, profusion Ct pearls, neck
laces, gold and silver bracelets, earrlnY>
finger.rings, chains, etc. The dress o
one lady OF rank, including jewellery
frequently costs no less than thousanf
pounds. English extravaganza thu
finds a parallel--thougb, to be sure. ou'
bellies seem to have more inducements
to souander money recklessly for tn
purpose of self-adornment than thel
Tartar sisters, who are kept entirel,
secluded in the houses and harems
their parents and husband. They ar
allowed to remove their thick wells l.
their bedroom alone; not their brothers
nor even their own uucles and cousin;
are permitted to behold their feature.
The principal interest they have in If
is desire to please their egacting iord>
and to this task all their energies ar
bent. They use cosmetics freely, an
spend hours IN dressing, varying tn
monotony of their doing existence b.
making and drinking copious drafts o
strong green tea, and consuming quan
titles of sweetmeais, and other rich NIX
lures. They have no aims, no amO'
tions, few pleasures, and yet are happ!
It is true that with enlightenment come
Observation-Disclosures Saturday Rerte'o
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

AUTUMN LEAvEs.-The leaves should
he dried as rapidly as possible after
gathering them, or they will soon lose
their brilliant colors. They may be
placed between the leaves Of some book
that is of little value. or between folls Of
paper-that which is porous and ungla
ed b ing the best. The drying is some
times hastened by passing warm flat
iron over the paper. Change the paper
every day until the leaves are quite dry,
and then keep them between the leaves
of book, or in folds Of paper, under 4
moderate weight, unit! wanted for use.
They may be tastefully arranged upon
white cardboard in the form of wreaths,
bouquets, ETC., may be used to decorate
lamp shades, to surround pictures, etc.
The leaves are first carefully oiled with
boiled linseed oil, upon the upper side
only. A little oil is applied with bit Of
cloth or brush, and the surplus wiped
off r'ith a soft cloth. This in reases the
brilliancy of the colors, as well rs their
permanency. They are afterwards fixed
in place by means of strong mucilaGe.