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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07
The Ring.

llr. Edt0r:-The last Democratic
County Convention held in this county
Aug. l., was perfect example of ring
management; q member OF the con.
ventiou made the assertion that 1.-THE
whole thing was managed by two or
three men" and that the general voice
of the convention was not heard. Does
no, the gentleman know, that the peo-
pie" whom the Democrats clamor 50
much about have always been ignored
by that party? that it is, and always has
been made up OF rings A few
scaeming politicians always controlled
The democratic party, and frauds and
corruption were always hid and covered
up lrolI the people. No party ever
existed that so completely ignored the
voice OF tue people, aud was so CON-
pletely managed by rings" as the
Democratic party. II Is impossible for
any party 10 exist without getting some
bad man in office. but II is true that the
Republican party have hunted down the
bad men, aud removed them, aud
punished them Tor crime, while the
democratic party never did punish their
corrupt men, whose names were legion,
while they held the reins OF government,
and even now when they have the control
they elect the most notorious copper
heads and corrupt meu TO Office. They
punish the Chief OF Salary Grabbers,
whom they 50 bitterly arraign in the 1st
resolution OF their Co. platform, by
electing MIN TO Congress instead OF an
honest man who had nothing TODD with
it. Aud the probabilities are that
another Salary Grabber. and the type OF
all that is base and corrupt in National
politics, will be the Speaker of the next
Democratic Congress. The pretensions
OF honesty OF the Democrats, are too thin
tor any one who knows the past record
OF that party. Men who think relol III
is needed will TAIL 10 ind it in the
Democratic Party. Xxx
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07
A bad Reply to Make Political Capital
Outof

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3l.-Tbe Post.
master General has al dressed The follow
ing letter to the propretors at the NJ aine
Standard in answer u their complaint
that their paper has been tempered with
in the mails:
GENTLEMEN Your favor Of the 2Sth
INST is at hand and noted. You state
that the Maine Standard mailed TO the
regular subscribers has been opened in
the post offices and Republican campaign
documents folded inside and delivered 10
the subscribers, aud ask if such conduct
is 10 be tolerated by the Department. la
reply have 10 say that such action is in
direct violation OF the rules OF the De.
partment. oil decency. and the prophecies
of official positions. 1t you will present
the proof that any officer or employee
has been guilty OF the offence charged,
he shall be at once discharged. thereby
request you TO do SO in order thst ion q.
mediate action may be taken.
Very respectfully yours.
(Signed) MARSHALL JE WET
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07

presses can give it. makes no impression
upon the moribund body OF the ism, or
even family stirs the most impressible,
who have tried TO keep the illusion on
stills or shake its skeleton at the public.
According to the discussions found 10
the Press OF Maine OF both parties OF late,
when the articles are entitled to the term
discussion, the people by their vote next
Monday will pass their judgment on the
simple question OF the Ohio Democratic
platform of Initiation, or what is the
same thing q watering of the Currency
an increase of its amount, decrease OF
its value and eventual reputation. If
the Democratic vote is increased, In
flation will be the ground gifts increase;
and that party will herald the news
as forerunner of victory in 1876. Some
will say. the Democratic platform of
Msine is in favor of hard money and
Specie payment; but all this sensible
talR Viii DC SlltuCCu III AuH AtiOu bSAuS ~
De mocratic success next year. There Is
not hard money Democrat in Maine
that will not repudiate his platform, and
the only measure Of value, If power can
be assured by such an abandonment.
Thurman. Senator of Ohio, hard money
Democrat has become shaky on this
issue. Several Democratic papers have
heretofore considered return TO specie
payment as the only ground of true
wisdom and permanent prosperity. They
are now considering this doctrine side
issue. and of no particular Importance.
When it is known as it now is, that an
increase of the Democratic vote in Maine
Is s victory for initiation, reputation and
must be heralded as such all over the
land, it does not seem possible that a
true hard money member OF the party
could so stultify himself as to be known
in the ranks OF such company.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07
From the oxford Register.
In Mcmoriam.

Mrs. Polla Rawson died at her late
residence on Paris Hill at IL o'clock on
Sunday night, Aug. ooh, at the advanced
age of ninety-six years, eleven months
and twelve days, aud was at the time oil
her death the oldest resident OF the town
of Paris.
She was daughter of James Freeland,
NJ. D., and was born in Sutton. Mass
Sept. l7th, us, married the late Capt
Samuel Raw son, a native OF the same
town, in May 1902, aud in 1904. the young
couple migrated to Paris, Me-, where they
resided upon the same farm until stricken
by death.
Capt. Rawson died Jan. 10Th. 1929
since which time Mrs. Rawson has re-
manned widow.
She was the survivor OF her three sisters
Fanny, wife of DR.. Timothy Carter OF
Bethel, Mchitablc, who first married Ma
than Marble of Bethel, and afterwards
Elijah Burbank OF Worcester, Mass, and
Sarah, wife Of Roger Merrill Of Brunswick,
as also OF her brother James Freeland
Esq. OF Sutton, Mass.
Capt and Mrs. Rawson had six chill
dren. five daughters and son. Mary
Ann. married first DR.. Simeon Fuller and
second Dr james Bullock. Arabella,
wife of Hon. Timothy Jarvis Carter, Abb
gail \, wife of Hon. Henry +. PrentisS.
Columbia, wife of Hon. Virgil d. Paris,
and Frances +. wife of Gen. William h.
Klmball, who alone Of all the husbands
survives. The son. James +. Rawson
ESQ. married Miss Sarah d. Jenness, and
resides in Bangor. With the exception
of Mrs Bullock. who died In Bangor, July
10Th. 1871. the children survive their moth
er.
Mrs Rawson had nineteen grandchildren
all but two Of whom are now living, and
eleven REORGANIZATION, none Of whom
are deceased. Thus il will be seen that
of her thirty-ilx descendants only three
have preceded her across the valley OF
death.
Although apparently of delicate organ
izatlon, Mrs. Rawson possessed remark
able constitution, which enabled her to
pass safely through several severe illness
es, and four times she had TO endure the
pain and suffering OF broken bones.
She was gifted with untlrlng energy
and great strength Of character, was q
great reader, and maintained decided
opinions upon political and religious ques-
tlons. She was bapti>ed in the faith oil
the Protestant Episcopal Church.
She will be greatly missed by the fami-
ly circle. by whom she was deyotcdly low
ed and honored.
The funeral services were held at the
old homestead on Wednesday afternoon
Rev. Dr. Estes, pastor Of the Baptist
church officiating, who read portions OF
the beautiful burial service of the Episco-
pal Church.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY REUNION. The
First Maine Cavalry, which has the best
Of reunions, holds their fourth annual re-
union at Rockland, Wednesday. Sept.
18th At IL - a. m. there will be an
excursion to the Granite Islands OF Pc
nobscot Bay, a clam bake, business meet
Ing. In the evening there will be BAN
quot in Farwcll and Ames' Hall, when
Gen. j. p. Chley will deliver an Grafton
and poem by Maj j. d. Myrck. La
dies will participate In the exercises.
Railroads and steamers will take menu
bers for one fair for The round trip.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07
Be AT THE PoLLs NEXT MONDAY.
Look Ont for Spurious Totes.

This is the las, Democrat which can
be issued prior TO the election. 1t is TO
be hoped that every Republican will look
carefully into the questions before the
people. and come up to the polls and
vote the regular Republican ticket. Let
eyery Republican be sure that he votes
Tor The regular nominees OF the party.
Many votes are often thrown away and
candidates defeated by mixed, fraudulent,
spurious, scratched aud mu Hated tickets.
|, is to be hoped that Republicans will
not allow themselves 70 be cheated By
any of these methods. Il Is not difficult
generally th find the regular nominees
tor State and County officers. To make
this matter certain every Republican
should compare his vote with the list OF
Republican candidates, published in the
Republican papers. Their names in this
County. will be found correctly printed
in the osJord Democrat. II there is no
DOUBT. make the comparison. and know
that no mistake is possible
Let every Republican vote the regular
Republican ticket once next Monday, and
not allow ans personal pretext to deter
him or swerve him from the exercise OF
this right and privi,ege-the greatest and
most sacred that can be entrusted 10 free
men
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07

HEBRON ACADEMY.-The present term
of Hebron Academy commenced on
Tuesday with one hundred and five stu
dents present, which number was in
creased to one hundred and eighteen the
second day. This is the largest number
ever present at the beginning OF any
term in the history OF the school, and
there are still many more to come.
Boarding and rooms for a limited mum.
Der may be had on application. Mr..
Hiram Everett is pushing forward the
work of grading the play ground, and
the appearance of the grounds is being
much changed for the better. About
$500 90 will be expended for this purpose.
Mr. Everett is the best man out for such
a job, and we may expect thorough work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07
EditOral and Selected les
Hawkes., Paris HUI. hasa ll' 20
confectionery.

Hawkes., Paris H,lI. hasa ii' -
confectionery.
Rev. G.. NJ. +. King OF N''l-,
preached in the Bap!i,. enli'-. 7
last Sabbath.
The regular session Of O'','-
Commissioners will DC he'd
Tuesday. Sept II
The sale OF {, z. kulsh.' @'
property. Bethel, has been A'.
Oct. ID. See notice.
Mrs Z. 5 Cummings OF ~
has some sweet corn 10 Der gA.a'-
measures 1912 lee, in height;
We shall deier the puy.ica.',
DEMocRAT until Tucsd y, heN ''
order to publish tie 'ates. Fe'l.-'
The o<fotI Nvtm.l Is'.---
commence on TursdAy, sef'
stead of the 2sth, as before ''''''
Our report of the golden "'-
Mr.. Alonzo Kings has been 1-'
crowded out this week, bu! VIZ
in our next issue.
We hope our agents Will
fail, see that the official 'o"
towns is forwarded to this Office >
night or early Tuesday mOrnI's
The Perham store, Byan''
offered for sale. This Is 80 :
location for a country store
manufacture OF clothing. Ss'
We have received iron O'
Bracket, G. w. S, Belfast ''H
journal OF Proceedings ="
Annual Session of the Ky"
Lodge" l. o. OF G. I.
The Pen. Monthly Is Sa
Journal OF essays. and take' -.
not filed by any othe'
Magazine. High toned ~
independent.
MIR. c. III. A. Richardson =
US a copyol the Melbourne p' ~
and the Sidney Town anu u,
large 40 page illustrated "es ~.
papers'are well edited ana Pr
contain a large instalmen'
tisements.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07
an Independent Opinion.

No one will charge the New York
Tribune with being unduly preiudiced in
favor of the Republicans. 10 view OF
this fact we commend the following
comments on the pending election 10 our
readers:
There is not particle of doubt that
the Republicans will carry the election
in Maine next month bv about the usual
majority. II is simply local election with
8 Legislature and state officers 10 be
chosen, and the cOntest-if the Formally
OF canvass in which the Democrats
indulge may be called q contest--has
little 10 it with which national politics is
concerned. The election OF single
congressman. 10 fill q vacancy. is OF
small consequence, as IL cannot affect the
political complexion of the House OF
representatives., and has no Significance
from party point OF view. As between
the two parties in the state, the Repub.
licans undoubtedly deserve to succeed.
They have had power in the State for
more than twenty years and though their
administration OF affairs has been by no
means taultless. it must be admitted that
they have shown sense of the RESPONSE
bilIty OF power, and recognition oil
their obligations to tue people and the
State. which fairly entities them. as
things 20, " the continued confidence oil
the voters In their administration Of the
State government there hare been no
conspicuous abuses. no indiScretions eUen.
tohtch l0Ou1d JUSTIFY the people iHturn
ing them ou., and taxing the desperate
chances t0hich must JollOo0 the sudden
elevation to poiDer Of party so badly
managed. so weakly lead. so hungry for
place, and so unused TO It's responsibilities
as the Name Democracy. There is no
good reason why the people of Maine
should turn out the Republicans and put
Democrats in their places, and certainly
no danger that they will this year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07
ELECTION. MONDAY. SEP. Is.
Republican Nominations.
Newspaper Decisions.

!. ANY person who who takes paper regularly
from the Cfice-whethcr directed 20 his name or
anOther's, or whether he has subscribed or not
Is tspOnsiblc for the payment.
. Il a person orders his paper discontinued,
he must pay sll arrearages, or the publisher may
continue % send 10 until payment is made, and
collect the whole amount whether the paper j.
taken from the Ofice or not
$. The Courts have decided that refusing % take
newspapers and periodicals trom the post othce,
.or removing and leaving them uncalled for, Is
priulG fGcie evidence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07
ABOVE ALL THINGS, DON'T BOLT. LAY
YOUR personal prejudices ASIDE, FOR ALL OUR
CANDIDATES ARE GOOD, HONEST MEN.

Il regret 10 see seetarisnism intro.
duced into politics. But the Democracy
have purchased the support of the
Catholic ahurch by seetarian consider
alton, and are enjoying the support.
They have no right. therefore, to claim
exemption from the natural conse-
quences. Nor can the church complain,
when it identifies itself with political
party, that its political actions should be
canvassed. They, the Democrats aud
Catholic clergy, have agreed to combine
against the Republicans. The Catholic
clergy are supposed TO have no other
object in this coalition than 10 divide the
school fund, or destroy the common
school system. Is it right to trust the
vital interest OF the republic TO such
combination ?-Judge TAFT Of ohio.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07

We received very pleasant call
last week from Capt. A. II. Reed, form.
erly of Hartford in this County, but ow
of Glencoe. Minnesota. The Capt. says
they have second Oxford County out
there, and many Oxford boys are promi.
nent men in the State. He kindly
presented US with copy of Minnesota,
its Resources and Progress. pamphlet
of which we ahall make future mention.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07

II Is EVERY MANS DUTY As WILL As
PRIV ILEGE TO ENEBCIsE HIS Will IN
THE CONTROL or PUBLIC ATTAIRS-AT THE
POLLS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07
Geo. A. Wilson. ESQ. has recentlv mr.

Geo. A.Wilson, Esq. has recently pre-.
sented the So. Paris Congregational
Chu rch with an elegant pulpit Bible. 1t
is bound in morocco and is beautifully
illustrated. It was very acceptable
and opportune presentation, completing
the refurnishing of their pulpit. The
Ladies Sewing Circle have placed two
marble top dover stands by the pulpit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07
(Esery Postmaster Ina Oxford County.)

Albany. j. II. Lovtjoy; Andover, 7. A. Bod
wei, Bethel. Poster licrsey, +. W. Woodbury.
BrOwndeld j ; Frink: BuckdelJ, J. n. DeCos-
Ter. ". Atwood, fryCbGr-, 4. +. Lewis, Il. W.
McKeene. Gilead, I'ho, Wright A. J. Blake;
Grafton, Benz Brook, Greenwood, ID. \. Coffin;
Hanover, 4. X. Knapp. Hebron, \. ". Whitman;
III ram. l.. \. Wad-Worth, Mason, n. IA. Brown /,
Mexico r. ". Park. oxford, Rev =. 4. Lock
wood e.. T. Hawke, Peru, \. l.. H3ines Porter
7. W. RtiiOu. IsaaC /. French. Rumlord, ". 4,
Abbot. r. H. Hutchln~; sweden n. sanders .
:. Waterford, j. VI. shaw; Woodstock, o. G..
Hon -htou, Franklin x VI ton Plantations l. II,
Thornton.
Agent, VIII deduct their commission before
sending moneys Go this office.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07

IL YoU Know REpCBLc4N WHO Is NOT
INTENDING TO VOTE URGE HIN TO Do HIS
DUTY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07
Local faents.

The following persons are authorized Agents
for the OXFORD DEMOCRAT. They Will receipt
for cash ami attend 60 orders Tor job Work. Adj.
vertising, and 20 any other matters which subscr.
bers NAV desire
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07

OXFORD COUNTY SHOULD GIVE GEN.
CONNOR A ROUSING MAJORITY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07
[F,om the Portland Press
w1TERFORD CENTENNiAH'
A Memorable Occasion.

The Largest Assen,biage ever ,.,.s,,
orally OF the Sons and rh.
The Exercises and Decor .,,.
Town History, Evening
s.r,ous Accident, etc, etc
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-12-10
Throw E'hy>ic TO The Dogs: I'LL None
of EI.c

We do NOT in the least feel like blaming
Macbeth for Thu expression of disgust; in
deed, We II" rather inclined to sympathizc
with him. Even nowadays most OF the ca
thar'ico offered I" the public are great, re-
puI-i'c-io"AinG pills, the yrry appearance
IF which j. sufficient to turn ones otum-
ash" Had Macbeth ever taken DR.. PiCrcc's
Pleasant PurrHtivc Pellets he would hot
hay" uttered those words Of contempt. 1t
j. really encouraging, when one is i'll, to find
that a little, sugar-cuatcd Pellet, no larger
than a grain OF mustard, will as promptly
produce the desired effect IL a dose of great,
naUscatin" pills. These little Pellets, UNI
Ike otlcr cItlartiCs, are really natures
pEy-ic. They 10 not jcbilitatc, hut tone
and iE}i-oraIc the S~ystsn. No family
should be without DR.. Pirrcc's Pleasant Pur-
THtiNr pNlInts.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-12-10
LOSS OF HAIR.

BosroN, July I9.
MrS'RS. JOSEPH Burnett & CO..:
For many months my hair had been falling off,
unt.j | was fearful Of lrln, il entirely. The skin
upon ny head became gradually more and more in
famed, % that | coUid not touc.. II without pain.
~ the advice Of my physician, to wh0m you had
shown your process Of puri;yin the OH, | commenced
i, III: the last week II June. The frs; application
aItyct the itching and irritation. In three or four
days the rcdncN> AID tenderness disappeared. the
HAIR ceased 70 III, anu have now 4 thick growth Of
new hair.
Yours, very truly, SUSANR EDDY.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-12-10
ADVANTAGE OF HEAVY PLATES.

The soft bituminoI> coal used in tn" West
i, 50 destructive on all caSt-irun that the
heavy plates in the Charter Oak Cook Stove
will BE appreciated 10y hou~ckrcper> as we'll
- dealers. This advantage. with excellent
DRAFT. quick and uniform baking. make the
CHARTER OAk the mos desirable stove in
tie market.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-12-10

EVERY F'WILT desires ii good nil-lzinr-
one chat viii elevate Ivy IFS tone, ANA enter
tain every member Of tn hnu-rhoid. No
where have w found this idea - fully rN-
cmpiitied with success than with Dfmor-
'Hf> .Ho1tb}Y -N',yf-,Hc, a description Of
which can tie found in Our advertising col
umns, and We earnestly advise our readers
to pcrusc the same before subscribing else
where.
The premium offered 10 each subscriber
by this journal is worth many times its
cost.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-12-10
WANT nothing BETTER.

A. to the CHARTER OAK COOKING STOVE,
we can truthfully say that it l. IL near per-
lection is any stove we ever expect 10 lind:
we want nothing better. and do not ever cX-
poet to find any other a. good.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-12-10

HAVE you infammatory sore throat. stiff
joints, or lamcncS~ from any cause what
EVER: Have you rheumatic or other pains
in any part of the body: If 50, Use Joht-
suns -~iaods2se L;nj",ctt, internally and cH-
~tcrHal!y.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-12-10

MANY persons suffer with sick headache
and nervous headache, usually induced by
costivcncss, indigestion, etc. Such persons
will find relief, if not cure, by keeping the
bowels open with small doses Of ParyOnS'
PurgctieP ItYy.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-12-10
BUENErT's CocoAINE. See odoertjs5mea

4 LARGE butcher or fishcrman's knife,
eleven inches Tong, was found in the nav
Of 4 hu@drcd-poumd halibut opened at a
st. JobnSbu:Y Et.) market recently.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-12-10
TO Save MONEY.
A Paper and a Magazine for Little More
than the Price of One.

Until Jan. l. 1876. We will send II tribune
CWEEKLY 3, SEMIWEEkLY So one year, with
either of the popular Magazines, at the following
greatly reduced ~rates-;ar the cheapest ever offered
by any paper:
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-12-10
4 CASE,

EAST MrDDLERoRo', Mass, June 9, 1905.
MESSRS. R'RHETr & Co.:
When my daughters hair came Off she had been
afflicted with neuralgia in her head for three years.
She had used, during that time, many powerful ap-
piicauonS. These, with the intense heat caused BY
the pans, burned her HAIR 50 badly that in October,
1861, It all came OF, and for tTo years after her head
Wa. - smooth rs her face.
Through the recommendation Of 4 friend, she was
induced 10 try your COCoAINF, and the result was
astonishing. She had rot used half the contents Of a
bottle before her head was covered with a fine young
hair. In four months the hair has grown several
inches in length, very thick. soft and fine, and of a
darker co!or than formerly.
With respect, WM. s. EDDY.
JOSEPH BURNETT e. CO.. Boston.
Mann fnefurers and pro,r.
, 1875-10-17

The County Court employt enjoyed their
usual Saturday holiday yesrerdt.
The Petit Jury in the Grimm Court for the
rest OF the term will be impaeled tomorrow
morning,
Tho Committee On Public Bidinga and HOG
p1ta1s will visit the new hospal in course Of
construction tomorrow,
Commissioner Crawford wasb rejoiced at his
success before the Opposition Qnvention that he
gave his delegate constituents beer-hall sup
per, Friday ogeniag, which COS him 500.
The opposition which attend the appoint
uept OF John Comiskey IS actf, Clerk TO the
County Board is again doEelopg itself with
view to his removal. InasmuG as Comisley is
understood to be Al ardent epporter Of Mr..
Hesing, the probabilities are tt he vail at least
hold his place until after the dction.
The rumor that Kimberly to soon retire
from the Wardenship of thePoor-House was
revived yesterday. Son.e mtths ago it WAS
stated in these columns thA the removal of
Kimberly WAS foregone conchion, and that 1t
WAS arranged that Keogh, oILemont, should
have the place ii be world whdraw from bis
candidacy for County Commissioner against
Comfy. How soon the bargaiu}ili be completed
remains to be seen.