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, 1877-08-20

.Head what that truly grs1t and eminsn, LADY,
physic!sn. Mrs. E. Il. Voorhees,, Of No. 81 West
scribe with the nost beneficial fesnlt4 tiifea Lsui.
ment lodtds OF AnaA,onia. ! unhestatlngiy nlo.
nuu1cs Il the fiesne4L ntcest. and beat cuMbIna.
lion | know OF, rapidly absorbed aud Ryiug in
stant relief" For sale " I'll druggists.
, 1877-08-20

LAyA1ErrE, Ind., Aug. l9.-Colc, one Of the
men In the wagon demolished by tho train on
Saturday, died at o'clock this morning. Tho
Coro1,ers Jury ID still In session; will pfobably
hrug III u verdict Tomorrow.
, 1877-08-20

AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVES IN AUS
,T1tALIA.
American enterprise ts mcetlug English mall
ufaeturcrs on a!l Sides Of tho globe aud IN a!l
departments of Industry. Az M example, the
London CoQiery Guardian anys:
The appearance Of American locomotives
hap:;:: esen si,'1 moro serious ,naltcs to
nidwin ensnes 10 prsxi. ssherto s '1'Ia oua Aus
tsaasan friends have naturally almost entirely ro
% Sey i Ga. no one
tt!enas hays lis.ened te tha llandsaments of
Jonathan ny 70 ths mattsr q oeomo!yes One a
of tho Drlttsll settlements in Australia, rsopery
70 called. and the New Zealand Government il alio
engine Will run with rafciy upon q tougher tund.
bed, and will oycrcuue sarpeF curves tnan atl cil.
a!ne with an !aI'c1ib's frame of tho ordinary En-
R!lth sJpG. Tie buFto Locomotive IL Ut hams upon
anch curvcs and gradients, and therefore It is iust
tns snEiue fog she anttpodcs. Wo may admit ifIs
MIKE a. ssa.y a. u hey arc 70
no" made W our American competitors.
WHAT THE TEXAS PACIFIC WANTS
The Philaaelphia Tt,aes. IN speaking Of tho
Directors report Ut tho Texas Pacific RAILROAD
COMPANY, recently published, says:
tbs u sladns s e ,hs ae ahef: ct
Rent VI what they nsk FROM Congress. Thry
propose IN open, highway, 1.405 ntles Ii,
!spx.h. from ON foft Worth to han Diego, which, With
Ment control Last winter political disputes pie
vented tla considesaton Of thclr project but tleY
next wiuter'. session. They propoko 10 limit tic
uo'ssans"ts Ea lnsthsy to g. aoo; ;oeu per annum.
ior Whch afst e., mortsaxe - offered upon
ment bonds. bvarlnX pcr cent interest, arr naked
at the sate or Sa 600 per mile Of road constructed
United States II private enterprise, thoy say,
as.isnea 10 secure tha peopr. witoat cost 10 the
t0n Ut which Ut this tu1e ii believed 10 bc hrii
tnf the employment OF tho surplus population.
Tho recent discovery OF coal Hncs nnl tho tlcyci.
op1neh Of Flc agricultural and mtMcta! lands upon
the line Of thc road referred 10 a. reasons for
Inc opening of this great Southern highway,
, 1877-08-20

NEW foRk, Aug. lo.-The schooner penham,
arrived to-day, announces tho foundesiug Ut tho
schooner c. j. Van Maine, from this city, for
Ba1acua, aud foas Of the steward aud two pas
ssnEskR-
, 1877-08-20

WAsu1so7oa, D. c., Aug. a0-1 a. m.-For
the Tennessee and Ohio Valley and.ths Lake
Region falling barometer, warmcr southeily
winds, partly cloudy weather, mud In the Lake
Region local rains.
L0rAL ossx4rATto4s.
, 1877-08-20

There il nothing equal to i sound. solid sct Of
tseta; They zto Kept % " usnx Bernar4s uoldcu
, 1877-08-20

6pEt1d7 7Hs3dsE* 70 7at 7v48ER.
DETRo1r. Mich, Aug. 1D.-At y o'clock ths
morning tue steamer Eighth Ohio, ownc&l by d.
Z. Learitt, ot this city, tuok rc ut the dock In
Windsor, apd burned III the water's elge. LOSS,
$l2,G00 to SIS, ,0OU; Insurance, 412,tkU.
, 1877-08-20

II ladies' who do not use Tho fragrant Soxodopt
will compare teeth With thota who do, they will
sec In a,l instant more reasons Tor adopting il
than can bs eonpoaed snto newspaper paragraph.
, 1877-08-20

In sixteen other Statca and Territories not a
etngle railroa.l llas declared u dividend. The
total nsatnbcr Of railroads Ia 8l1; Of those that
pay dlyilcllls, 1uG.
, 1877-08-20

At HEATR1CE, N1:it,
OMAuA, Seb., Aug. LITTLE aouring-1nfll Of
Wetheruid Bros, at Beatrice. Ncb., was totally
destroyed By lire at 2 o'clock this morning.
Loss, $1,000 to sl5,ooo. insured for s5,0oo.
, 1877-08-20

EpEEfH 7H9PrstH ~ zN8 7TV@"Es
DETROIT, Aug. lo.-Thts forenoon William
Hardy went down below the Fort TO hunt; and,
while loading h!s gun, the weapon accidentally
discharged, killing him INSTANTLY. He leaves 4
family.
, 1877-08-20

DIV1DEND-pATING RAILROADS.
Tic lsos'on Punt Circs tho following table,
showing tho number Of railroads in certain
States and Territories, and the number TINT
hare declared lIYilrlstla Within q rcar:
, 1877-08-20

OCEAN STEAMSHIP NEWS,
LONDON, Aug. l0,-Thu steamships City Of
Berlin, pereiEc, and uesder, from New York.
have arrived CIT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-29
Thr Quaker and the Lawyer.

Friend Broadbrim," said Zsphaniah
Straitlsce to his master. rich Quaker,
'thou canst not eat of that leg OF mutton
at MONDAY meal to-day"
Wherefore not?" asked the good
QIlker.
Because the dog that appertaineth to
that son OF Belial. whom the world calls
Lawyer Foxcrait, hath come into the
pantry and stolen yea, and he hath
eaten it,"
beware, friend Zephaniah, OF bearing
false witness against thy neighbor. Art
thou sure il was Lawyer Foxcraf.'s dog
even Pinch en-
Yea, verify, | saw it with my eyes,
and it was Lawyer Foxcrait's dog-eVen
Pinchem."
Upon what evil times have we fallen !"
sighed the harmless Quaker, as he wend-
ed his way to his neighbor's oilice.
Friend Foxcrait, said he, al want to
ask thy opinion"
Il am oil attention" replied the scribe
lay ing down his pen.
"Supposing, friend Foxcralt, that my
dog has gone into my neighbor's pantry
and stolen therelrom 4 leg OF mutton,
andI see him and could call him oy
name. what ough, to DO ~
"Pay for the matchmaking can be
clearer"
"Know, then. friend Foxcrait, thy dog,
even the beast denominated Pinchem,
hath stolen from my pantry leg Oh
mutton of the just value of four shilllngs
an d six pence, which paid in the mar
ket this morning"
20, then it is my opinion that must
pay for it." And he having done so, the
worthy friend turned to depart.
"Tarry yet while, friend Broad
brim." cried the lawyer. "Of verify l
have yet further to say unto thee. Thou
owest me nine shtllings for advice"
"Then. verify, must pay thee; and it
is my opinion that have touched pitch
ard been defiled."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-29
A PRUDENT DARKEY.

A farmer was recently walking
around the Central Market, says M.
Quad, trying to find some chap willing
TO go into the country and do little
work for good pay, when a colored man
accosted him, saying =
Boss, does you want some one to
husk corn?"
Yes, I've been looking all the
morning for some one."
What's de pay?"
"Tll give dollar q day"
"And board?"
Yes"
"An' chickens an puddin' for din.
ner?"
Yves"
"An' Havana cigars to smoker"
II guess So" stammered the
farmer.
"An' a coal stove right close sroun'
dar war de corn is?"
mo; never heard Of a stove In
corn field"
well, il dar's no stove out dar you
can't coax dis child along! lie got to
take keer of my health, even II dere
isn't a bushel OF corn raised In dis
country"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-29
abounding rocks. Once out OF wsloken-

abounding rocks. Once out OF Weloken-
nebacook. and The mountains which
stand .sentinel-like at the head of Molly
chunkemunk. uameley. "Observatory"
and "Aziscohos." iise majestically on
the view. The shores are rugged with
the wear and tear OF storms; for there are
often fearful winds on these inland lakes,
aud waves that toss your boat like
cockle-shell. Whitney's Camp. at the
foot of Mosquito Brook. and Bottoms
Camp, near the outlet from Mooselucms-
guutic, where the Simmons makes its
landing, are two more OF The private
lodges which gentlemen have built for
themselves in this vast wilderness. Bet
tons is one of the largest and most pic
turesque and complete in all the region.
short walk from the landing here
brings one to the Upper Dam.
The tour steamers, MoUychuRkemnnk.
O4uoSSuc, II. b. Simmons. and Diamond,
thus form an almost continuous and con-
Meeting line Of steam communication be-
tween the head OF Ringeley and the
foot of Umblgog lakes-a distance, III
Guiding tho "carries OF between fifty
and sixty miles. more enchanting
aunt it would be hard TO imagine. The
scenery, sometimes approaching the sub
lime, is always beautiful, and at many
points extremely fine; while the success
sion OF lake ard forest and mountain
affords an endless variety of shapes and
colors and shades. The "carries" save
the longest, At Rapid River. afford an
agreeable change after an hour or two
upon the water; the public houses are
comfortable, and occasionally excellent,
and tho prices are altogether reasonable.
The fares on the steamboats, average q
dollar each tIip. and the rates at the ho-
tells do not exceed two dollars day.
| Another season, it is intended 10 furnish
round-trip tickets from Boston, ,,raversing
the entire route, and good either way,
with liberty to stop over at any point.
Until within short time hunting and
fishing in Maine have boen under little
or no restriction, but the laws are now
ample and strictly enforced. The shoot
ing OF moose, deer, and caribou is Tor
! bidden between the lst OF January and
! lst OF Octobcr, aud the best OF the law
iul months Tor taking trout 10 the An
droscoggin waters are June and Septem-
Der. A, these times the fishermen are
on hand in force, aud the public-houses
are crowded TO their utmost capacity.
Tne months OF July. August, and Octo-
Der are the best for the purpose OF
| general excursion, without reference 10
piscatorial sports. October will be
found exceedingly cool, and during July
aud the early days OF August the black
fly reign, so that the visitor has a choice
It make between discomforts. The
black ly however. disappears before ad-
vancing civilization, and there are locali-
ties among the lakes where ne has al
ready ceased to make trouble. and the
weary may find rest. AS has before been
id, no black lies are found at Rangeley
CITY, which consideration alone must
give that spot pre-eminence with many
persons for the purposes of summer
soiourn for Mt least long time to come.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-29
LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.

A clerical individual approached
an aged Danbury farmer, who was
profanely apostrophizing a log he
could not get upon his wagon, and
impressively said:
"Old man, have you made any pro-
visions for the future?"
The old man stared.
"Your hairs are whitened with the
frosts OF many years." observed the
stranger, with quiet flourish Of his
right hand. 'Time presses upon you,
cautioning you that the end is draw
ing near. OF course, If you knew
you were 10 die at a certain
time you could make ample pre-
parations. But the time is uncertain.
Now"
II kin tend to my own affairs /
guess" broke in the elderly farmer,
in tone ofpettishness. AN when /
want religion 1 amt agoin' TO call
on"
Right interrupted the clerical
party, sOOthingly. But what l
wish is to call your attention 10 the
plan OF the Non-Combustible Life In
surance Company OF -"
"A life insurance agent" yelled the
old man, running madly around in
search Of stone. Get out OF here you
-swindlerW
The stranger Immediately stepped
over the nearest fence, and scaled
eleven hills in less than an hour.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-29
THE HUSBAND MARKET.

A strong-minded woman married Q
man not noted for activity OF body or
energy OF character, and before the
honeymoon was over, upon awaken
Ing one morning he found his spouse
in tears.
"My love-" said he, what is the
matter"
"Oh, 1 have had such a dreadful
dream"
why, what was it?"
Il thought | was going up Broad
way, shopping, when l saw sign
Husbands for sale SO many women
were rushing in that l followed, and
just then they sold a splendid speci-
men for fifteen hundred dollars"
"But did they all bring as much as
that"
"Oh, no. They went at thousand
dollars, five hundred dollars. and so
on down"
well, did you see any that looked
like me?"
Yes, indeed. But they were tied
up in punches like asparagus, and sold
for ten cents bunch"
Tableau.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-29

A FRENCHMAS sold horse 70 q York
shireman, which he recommended as
being q very sound, serviceable AMI
NAL, in spite OF his unprepossessing
appearance. To every inquiry OF the
buyer respecting the qualities OF the
horse the Frenchman gave favora.
BILE reply, but always commenced his
commendation with the 'depreciatory
remark, Hes not look YER good"
The Yorkshireman, caring little for
phe looks Of the horse, OF which he
could Judge for himself without the
sellers assistance and being fully
persuaded, after minute examination,
that the beast was worth the moder-
ate sum asked for him, made his pur-
chase and took him A few days af-
terward he returned in high dudgeon
TO the seller and declared that he had
been cheated. "Vat is de mattairef"
inquired the Frenchman. "MatterP
replied the YoEkshireman; matter
enough-the horse can't see? He IL
as blind as a. bat "Ah," said the
Frenchman, vat / vas tell you? /
vas tell you he vas not look yer' good
be gar, don't know IL he look at
alp,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-29
3f(isttllanp,
From L!arper's Npa'tly for June
THE AADR0SGG66lA LAKES

I TIE NJNuchw.kcnUa.t, before referred
to. whose daily round uips traverse the
Rarcelcv Lake from end 20 end, IL one
o.. fleet ci four little s,eomers which,
with the season OF 1876, have extended
line of communication throughout The
entire chain OF lakes Captain Howard,
the protector and organizer of this use
lul enterprise, is young man of grit
and genius. and deserves well of travel
ers through this country for his efforts TO
promote their convenience and comfort.
Il was with some miSgivings that he
launched his undertaking two summers
ago, but the result has more than fulfilled
his most sanguine hopes. Unless all
signs tail. be has laid the foundations OF
what is to prove very extensive sum-
mer travel through this lake county
The N9llVchuHkemUgk leaves kimbalrs
early in the afternoon, and makes the
| trip 10 the Mountain View House, al the
foot OF the lake. 3 distance OF about ten
miles, in an hour and half, excluSive OF
time consumed in stoppsge at Rangeley
City on the way. The sail is one Of ex-
treme beauty. Unless the wind be very
high, which is not commonly the case,
the lake is comparatively smooth, and
often its surface is undisturbed by a
single ripple. This supreme stiffness is.
/ however. oitener the feature OF the morn
\ ing, when the mists are yet slowly rolling
up the mountain sides, and the rising sun
/ has not fully dissolved the deep shadows
OF the night. The boats course leaves
the wild and craggY Ram Island to the
south, and hugs closely to the northern
shore, headand after headland of which
rises upon the view, until The protecting
lee of Bald Mountain Is reached, and the
putting little steamer makes landing at
the Mountain View House. or disembarks
her passengers across the cove at the
head Of the carry" that leads to Indian
/ Rock
The Mountain View House is a new
hotel OF small dimensions and simple
style, opened only the last season, but
already popular resting-place with ex-
curSionists going in either direction. Its
twenty sleeping-rooms are all lsthed and
| plastered, and It's general accommoda-
iions are sufficient for their purpose. I'm.
mense brick tiro-places in each of the
two sitting rOoms invite the visitor at
once 10 feel at home. The forest comes
close up 20 the house on every side, afford
| ing IA constant shade, and the lake
stretches away at its front, with an
abundance OF boats Tor pleasure uses. A
rude and stony path, which careful driv-
ers can follow with strong wagons, con-
meets the house with the north shore road,
the latter ending at the neaIest farm
/ house, about mile away. While read
ing this path one day last summer one OF
our party saw an uDmistakable young
| l0up-cerCier, or lOC-ceree, as the "naiives"
pronounce the word, making his hssty
passage along the upmost log of log
fence; thus closely DO the tame and the
wild approach each other here.
On a little point just opposite the
Mountain View House, enveloped in a
grove, is pretty cottage erected recently
By Mr.. Theodore Page. gentleman OF
Hallowell or It's vicinity--one of num-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-29

HR paid close attention to the sc-
tions OF the car conductor. He heard
the bell-punch ring as the tickets
were punched, and finally he easked -
What do you ring that bell
for?"
Every time I ring this bell the
world turns over twice." replied the
conductor in a serious voice.
The stranger leaned back, thought
over it for long time, and as he rose
to leave the car he halted on the
step for an instant and bluntly re-
marked =
II don't believe it,"
"Well it turns over once when the
bell rings" said the conductor.
That's more reasonable; but !
knew you lied when you said twice"
growled the stranger as he made for
the curbstone.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-29
v Il Il UR h.

As "a fond mother, when tne day il o'er,
Leads 10y the hand her liLtle child 10 bed,
Half willing, hall reluctant 10 be led,
Aud leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Stin gazing st them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassuTed ami cOmiOrted
IL promises Of others in tEeir stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not please
him more
So Nature deals with Us and taes away
Our plAythings, one by one, and by the hand
Leads Us 10 rest so gently, that we so
Scarce knowing ii we wish 10 20 OF stay,
Being too fun OF sleep 10 understand
How lar the unknown transcepds the what We
know.
-Longfellow, IN March Atlantic.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-29
4 FE 4 X .

Oh, what ia happpiness, when fear
starts like a pale, unbidden ghost
That steals across the banquethall,
And spills the draugh. We long Tor most
For when look Al her Il comes,
The fear that she may leave Us soon
50 perfect in the morning light.
How can the blossom last III noon
The soft and shining baby hair
Seems but a nimbus round the brow
The sweet amaLemcnt OF the eye
Asks what they do IN Heaven now.
marvel what they 10 there, too,
Without her, in that fIr, S,Jl land:
I tremOlc, lest turn aud sc,
Great angels in the sunbeam stand
treat angels. whose departing wigs
shall -pread q shadow on the air.
since having earth - bright, fear
Heaven be not Heaven without her there
Harper
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-29
Qottrp.
Fox InE OXFORD DEMOCRAT.
Reading Poetry.

cannot read thy lays, - poet sweet
Mid noise and ,rs and commoa sounds of day
wish 70 steal in woods, the world away,
And there nrd rest at my boloyel's feet,
And read thy lays, 80 beautiful anu meet,
FOr her bent eSr impart.ng ijyancc gay,
Aud whispering TO her heart like some sweet fay
My humble words 10 crown and make complete
For while read Thy loveloru breathing song,
call Il new, and make it 80, in part,
breathe Thy sishs upon ny own sweet tongue,
To touch and win her very inward heart;
Thus. az the close Of some sweet summer eve,
read the lays thy p0et-heait did weave.
W. BRJ NrON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-29

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-29

According to the London AtheneHm,
children at Stratford-on-Avon generally
believe that Shakespeare is the writer of
everything that was ever printed, down
to the placards on the walls; while few
of the more intelligent doubt his being
the author of the bills and the newspa-
pers, but firmly hold that he wrote the
Bible from Genesis to Revelations.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-29

For ONE ONLY."-This, cleaning
from the back Of each parlor chair,
is what met the astonished gaze Of
Mary and George upon their return
from meeting Sunday evening. 1t Is
said to have been the work Of an eco
nomical mother.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-29

The monument to Charles Wesley has
been placed in Westminster Abbey, but
has not yet been unveiled. 1t STANDS
nssy that Of Isaac Watts. .-.. a
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-04-19
MR.. HAYESS COUSIN

The Presidents private secretary open
ed the door leading to the inner room,
and announced in loud and distinct
voice;
"A gentleman who says he is a relative
Of Mrs. Hayes p
"AhW said Mr., Hayes, in avolce squal-
" loud and distinct. "show him in. ]
am always glad to see family connections.
By the way ~. my shorthand writer to
come in, too,
The relative of Mrs, Hayes approach
od the President and winked. Mr..
HAYES approached the relative of Mrs.
Hayes and winked in return. The short
hand reporter also winked and took out
his notebook
81 see you don't recognize me-" said
the relative of Mrs. Hayes. "My name
is Pettengill, and live in Oshkosh. My
wife is cousin of your excellent lady"
"Put that down" said Mr.. Hayes to
the shorthand writer. The shorthand
writer winked and put 1t down.
"My dear Pettengill, am delighted to
see you. regard Mrs, Hayes's cousins
as my own cousins" said Mr. Hayes cor
daily. "You got that2" he added, turn
ing to the reporter .
81 came East" continued the cousin of
Mrs. Hayes, Ito see about the Oshkosh
Postoilice. Some of the people there
think would make good postmaster,
and of course, being cousin
"Pardon me, my dear Mr.. Pettenglll,"
said Mr.. Hayes, speaking slowly, so that
the reporter might catch every word. "
have no doubt that you would make an
admirable, faithful and efficient Post
master, and it would give me great pleas
ure to sign your appointment. But, you
see, there is one insurmountable obsta-
Gle in the way. The fact of your cousin
ship disqualifes you for any position in
my gift. Good day, sir, / am sorry
"Hold on Mr., President" whispered
the cousin; "this won't do. This is the
same form of rejection you used week
before last when ! came from Maine to
apply for the CJllectorship of Kenne-
bunk. Try something e,se-some new
sarcasm"
The shorthand man consulted his notes
and corroborated the statement OF the
cousin,
"Well, them" said Mr.. Hayes "cross
out what you have written and begin
again. Ny worthy cousin, / am gratifed
to have met you. Mrs. Hayes often
speaks of her great affection for your es-
timable wife, and of the delightful har-
mony which reigns in your domestic
circle"
"That is good" interrupted the cousin,
"and it's new"
~ cannot" continued Mr.. Hayes, after
thinking for a moment, Gin view of the
esteem in which l hold you and your
charming family, thrust upon you the
cares and anxieties of postotfice. |
cannot, ! cannot, Mr.. Pettengill. Good
morning"
The shorthand writer got up to 60.
Manifold the dialogue" said Hayes, and
send it all to the papers.
"Am to come again, Mr., President?"
asked the cousin.
''You had better apply next week"
said Mr.. Hayes, "for q posteffice some
where in the Middle States, or light
house on the Pacific coast. And couldn't
you manage to put little more chagrin
in your face as you 60 outY The ante
room is full of newspaper correspondents
Try and look as if you had been badly
snubbed. Perhaps even slight mani.
festaton of temper would help along the
civil service reform"