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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09
Hon. Nm. L. Frye.

Congressman Frye OF Maine Is one oil
the few men in the House whom General
Butler does not care TO bully. lie Is
sharper aud reader man than the General,
and having good cause in the Field
case, he showed up the duplicity and
hypocrisy OF Butler as it has never been
done on the floor oil the House. The
owners OF vessels destroyed by the rebel
cruisers during the war owe much to Mr.
Frye for the persistence and ability Win
which he has pressed their cause during
the past four years
The above merited compliment TO the
sagacity and ability OF Hon. VIM. L. Frye
we cut from the Boston Journal and we
desire to add, that. everything pertaining
TO the interests OF his constituents and es-
pecially all matters OF q commercial
character, has ever received the most
careful consideration and attention OF
Mr. Frye.
The Commercial men of this district
are under great obligations to their Rep
resentative for the faithful and persistent
manner in which he has struggled Tor
the payment from the unexpended osi-
ance of the Geneva award, for losses
sustained by the depredstions OF excul-
pated cruisers and the payment OF war
premiums.
Mr.. Frye as a lawyer stands second 10
none in the House OF Representatives,
aud his high character as such, justly en-
titles him to the honorable position which
he occupies as a member of the House
Judiciary Committee, and in that Com
miitee he has made most vigorous hight
in behalf of his constituents, IN opposl-
ton to the gigantic corporations, which
enriched themselves during the late civil
war, by taxing exorbitant rates OF insur'
ance. Mr.. Frye, knowing that his posi-
ton in this matter is fortified by law and
equity. will leave nothing undone in the
committee or on the floor OF the House to
protect the rights of his constituents
Bath Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09
Masonic.

The universally OF the Masonic tie,
has ever been and ever will be the honest
boast of tho fraternity. We are proud
to acknowledge no distinctions of nations
or language. OF religion or politics, ot
poverty OF riches or Of color. But from
east TO west and from north 10 south.
our benedcent institution warns the
heart of the stranger in a strange land.
aud relieves the distressed in every
position, THE prisoner has found sympa.
thy and protection when he claimed from
his guards the privileges OF brother
the sword uplifted for the desth-stroke
has stopped in its descent when the pros
trate enemy, by the masonic token, had
converted his enemy into friend. All
have heard OF the signal instances in
which the spell OF our brotherhood has
prevailed over national hostility, and 10
the madness of battle has charmed the
fierce passions of foemen into kindness
and peace. Even avarice has relaxed its
grasp, and the captor has been known to
release his prize when recognizing the
mystic tie.
We have many things in common and
without controversv-we acknowledge
the existence of one God, the sovereign
Architect Of The universe; and the i'm
mortality and responsibility of the human
sou, and the obligation to each other of
Brolherly-love, Relief and Truth. The
roots Of Masonry strike deep into the bet
ter feelings OF our nature. and warm up
our hearts toward our felowmen. and
help "a, u exemplify one of the chief
commandments Of our Saviour, to "love
one another
No mere human institution has ever
existed, which mas 80 firmly bound to-
gether men Of All nations and tongues
and compilations and diversities OF opiu-
ion and intellect, a. ours. IL is also q
progressive institution-it invokes tree
dom of thought and action. its very
name. -Free-masonry-is talisman Of
freedom, and united with the many vir.
tues il iucnlcates. leads on to higher and
nobler life. Ia fact, we believe that the
institution has had and always will have,
much to do in shaping the destinies OF
our beloved country.
Many of the best minds Of our present
day, AS we'll as in the early time OF our
Republic, have cheerfully worked ID its
mysteries. From Henry Clay, the great
orator OF modern times, (who was Grand
Master OF the Grand Lodge of Kentucky
ilty-seven years ago. down to the pres
ent day. a long line Of leading iutelects
has enjoyed the social and intellectual
benefits Of the Mystic Tie.
J.G. X.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09

BETHEL, April 4.-The sugar-makers,
since the first OF March. have been busiiy
employed in caring for the plentiful
flow OF sap. 1t has been a very produc-
tive season. The absence OF snow IN the
woods made The labor OF gathering quite
easy. The year 1871 we had so unusually
large now of sap 10 the spring, and the
trees OF all kincs produced the same year
bountilul crop Of fruit. What say, does
it follow that q good sugar year IS also
good fruit year
The wild geese are flying north in big
1ocks.
Farmers who wiutered over their pota-
toes, expecting big price IN the spring,
are now feeding them in large quantities
to their stock.
The spring term OF Gould's Academy
opened with about one hundred students.
The school never was more prosperous
than al the present time and IS outgrow-
ing its accommodations.
There is plenty oil hay in this vicinity,
stock OF all kinds looks well.
We have had several cases OF diphtheria
bat it does not seem TO be tho malignant
form.
The frost is coming out OF the ground
in some places, making the travelling
very bad.
Now that the season for planting and
sowing is near at hand, it is very impor-
tant to test the vitality OF seeds before
sowing them. We have tested the fol-
lowing simple method: Fill common
tin pan with rich earth, make the surface
perfectly smooth, and on this surface
draw straight cross lines and drop seed
at each intersection so that they may be
easily counted. Then take wide hoop
and make bottom to it with cloth
stretched across so as to resemble
sieve. Place this upon the seed aud I'LL
it with enough fine soil to form a sufficient
covering for the seed. Keep the soil
moist and in a warm place. The sieve
can be lifted easily and the seeds exam
iued without dist urbing them. In this
way all kinds OF seeds can be tested,
where the age or freshness OF the seed is
not certainly known.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09

WEST PARIS The lyceum last We'd
nesday evening was we'll attended,
although the roads outside the village are
almost impossible. Never since the time
we went down South to help persuade
our southern brethren to mind Uncle Sam,
have We seen srch roads. A mule team
is all that is Iac. al to complete Viz
ginia picture.
The maple orchards 10 this vicinity
have yielded well his season.
We understand tina, the entertainment
in preparation b. the Sunday school
scholars will be given Thursday evening,
April llth.
Andrew j. Hill, who has been sick for
several months, died last Sunday lie
vas buried under the ceremonies of the
/. o. o. f, of which he was q worthy
member. Rev j. A. Sei;z preached an
instructive discourse. Mr.. Hill will be
missed very much in this community,
having resided here from boyhOod. lie
was a man strictly temperate in habits,
honest, faithful and true in every position
TO which he had been called. always upon
the right side OF every question, and will
ing to do his share OF the work in the
great moral vineyard. While we miss
him. may we remember his good deeds.
trusting he has gone 10 hear the Father
say well done II.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09

The following IRON The DO ton fer
aid in answer 10 paragrapl 40 Chase
Chronicle, makes clear one OF the most
common fallacies al the GreenF ackers:
We have claimed all aong iGat in1 =
tionisls know nothing u tinanr Bu'.
as things are going, we shall have 20
strengthen the reproach, and charge
them With being equally ignorant Il
arithmetic. Hero Is inc illusIiuu~ S'.'n
Chase the pride aud hope ol the Mnme
Grecnba hackers ice-president for his 70
of tho National Groenback pa,t. 10, a.
Dor OF The committee on platform and
Organization ri the great Toledo Curveu-
tion, shining paper lantern, il thFfe IS
one. who does not know how 10 reckon
the value OF greenback dollar IN gold
at the current premium. Decimal trac
tions. too, evidently lie beyond his depth
aud we have our doubts about him IN d.
vision and subtraction This is how he
frees what he is pleased TO consider his
mind; He falls foul OF the Herald stat
ing that. with gold at Ito l-3 the paper
dollar is worth SO So cents, or LIP
cents less than a gold dollar" and pro-
ceeds TO declare that, by the system
ol logic employed by the Herald and 9th
or hArd-money papers OF like stamp, when
the gold dollar was quoted at - 10 green
backs for one in gold during the war the
greenbACk was worth 100 cents less than
nothing; and when gold was quoted al
? 50 in greenbacks for 81 In gold. the
greenback was worth s. s. less than
nothing Nonsense. We find the gold
value of the greenback dollar by dividing
the dollar by the quotation OF gold. Thus,
in the case 10 which the Maine critic has
excepted. we divide 100 by l0l l25, and
Obtain IS IS, or 80 $500 cents, as The
result. The decimal is stopped at the
fourth figure, as the public convenience
would not be served by carrying it iurth
or. OF course 80 SO cents in gold are l.
~ cents less than q gold gold dollar.
Even a greenbacksr cannot deny that
conclusion. The examples cited TO dis
credit our practice confirm its correctness,
when they are treated by our rule. With
the gold dollar rated at 81 in paper, 100
divided by 200 gives quotient OF D.
Thus the paper dollar would be worth
half dollar in gold, or 80 cents less than
gold dollar. Again. when 2S5 is the
quotation 10 be valued, 100 divided by
2S5 produces Sj0s as the result, and the
paper dollar stands al 3j.0S cents in gold,
or 81 o. cents less than a gold dollar.
Really, NO beg our readers pardon for
such paIi,udes; but We must descend to
the greonback level, il we can get there
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09

MIR. Edison, the inventor of the pho
nograph, recently described, has now in
vented what he calls an erophone, and
Il wonderful instrument it promises TO be-.
IL is constructed somewhat alter the man
ner OF the phonograph, and attached to a
locomotive promises 10 make itself heard
four miles Off, aud TO announce In articu-
lale speech, the name and number OF the
train. where it will stop, when 1t Will
stop, when it will be due and any other
information that NAV be necessary. This
from any one but Edison would be at
once pronounced q visionary scheme, but
he has way OF making his Inventions
work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09

DIR. Sanger OF Bangor, publishes a
review OF toe celebrated malpractice case
in which he was defendant. lie treated
T. man named Bowley tor disease OF the
knee Joint. aud eventually the diseased
leg had tobe amputated. Bowley brought
suit TOR damages. but the jury returned
verdict TOR DR.. Sanger. The defence
was complete at every point. Neverthe-
less. the defendant was obliged 10 pay
the heavy costs of trial lasting eight
days, and TO accep, worthless judg-
ment against the plaintiff lie asks, with
reason. tina, the law OF Maine should be
50 changed rs to require plaintiffs bring
ing sits tor Malpractice TO furnish bonds
Tor payment OF the costs involved, pro
vided they lose their suits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09

The report OF the msjOTity OF the
House Committee OF civil service reform
on the case Of door keeper Pols, says
that he has employed sixty more persons
,hsa ae Is authorized by law thsI be has
made our fictitious psy-ro.ls; and dre"
money illegally; that he placed on the
soldiers roll men who had never been IN
the army; tha, be used some Of the men
thus paid out OF the public money Tor
other rbsn public purposes; that be Gre
ated an office at a high salary Tor friend ;
and hat MS position was susPiciously
used 20 further private measures. Tue
msiority therefore recommended his dis
charge. This i the Third dOorkeeper
tuat Ihe democratic House has h4d-eveTY
one oil whom has proved himself unit or
dishonest. The TrijiBc thinks that II
this Is the kind OF civil service reform q
demoera ic administration would bring,
the country would not survive II long.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09

"A Washington special says it is now
quite certain that the President will send
message to Congress at no distant day
asking that the Fishery Award be paid.
|; is reasonably certain that this message
will be fatal to the claimants to the I'M
expended balances oflhe Geneva Award,
and the Fishery Award of 81. 500 600 will
be paid out OF the IS 800, 900 OF the
Geneva Award now held IN trust. And
why not? To be sure John Bull has got
the best of Brother Jonathan once, and,
Notwithstanding The seeming injustice OF
the award. it ought to be paid Tor the
sake OF the country's credit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09

f 4stmau johnson, the finest figure
painter in America, il native Of Frye
burg. Maine Ia early life his parents
removed to Augusta, where he first ADOPT
ed artistic pursuits. beginning with char
coal. Thence he went 10 PORTLAND,
where he received much attention IN the
practical iorl, OF commissions. several Il
which were cray OBS for Washington poo
pie. From Portland be went 10 Boston,
thence abroad, pursuing TIE study o! hg-
ure painting in oil. under the best mas
tiers and under The inspiration OF the best
works in the Dusseldorf galleries and ut
the Hague. Mr.. Johnson is now about
fifty years oil age.-Fdrmcr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09
Tiiden's TAG.
4 Decision i'm Favor OF the United States
The Case TO be Taken TO the supreme
Court.

NEW YORK. March 26-Judge Batch
iord Of the u. 5. District Court. gave
decision to day in the suit oil the United
States against Ex-GOv. Samuel j. Tllden,
20 recover some $3.50. 600 income tax al
legged 10 be due the government by de-
iendant. The suit il will DC RENE m bered
was brought " hen T,lden was the Demo
rattle candidate Tor Pro-id and il was
alleged was only brought Tor political
purposes. The counsel for TIden set up
a demurrer and the case was argued al
great length. Judge Blatchiord's de-
cision is quite lengthy and cites innumera-
ble authorities, the principal OF which are
the United States Supreme Court decision
in the Dollar Savings Bank case and the
Rhode Island case lately decided by the
Supreme Court. lie sustains defendants
demurrer TO the inst count in the con-
plant on the ground that 10 the year COW
cred by this count, Tlden had made re-
turn oil his income. On the other eleven
counts 10 the complaint he sus;ainS
plaintiffs demurrer 10 the answer OF the
defense holding virtually that the gov
ernmeut was not bound by the action Of
the United States Assessor as its sgent,
and tina! Tilden WAS required TO make
himself return OF his income, which be
had not done. The case is now TO pro-
coed to trial by jury, on a question OF the
amount OF income during the years IN
which he made no return himself. In
these years Tilden allowed the United
States Assessor 10 make return and
paid the tax on each return, together
with The penalty Of per cent, but this
The court holds was not sufficient, IS
will be seen by the decisions above. l.
Is more than probable that Tiiden's coun
sol viii appeal the case 10 the u. ,
Supreme Court.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09
-The SIC of Mississippi Is in the tul

The State Of Mississippi is in the full
enjoyment OF home rule and Of undis-
puted democratic supremacy. and still
the management OF public affairs there is
open to criticism. The governor pleads
his inability to enforce laws for the pro
lection OF citizens against murder and
outrage. The members Of the recent leg
islature voted themselves Sl050 a day,
drew their pay for the whole session, and
50 many left tor their homes before the T.
nal adjournment that there was no quo
rum Tor the legal transaction OF business.
Nevertheless the rump went on calmly
and passed appropriation and other i'm
portant bills without quorum.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09

Que OF tic lrotbY greenbacker. with
which Waldo County j, infested, Sings al
the Belfast Journal whole handful OF
Interrogation poin.s, eliminating IN this
cOuUnITum:
VIII YOU please state 10 what article
and clause OF the constitution of the
CaUej States authority can 6c found by
which Congress, eau confer upon few
individuals tue exclusive righ' 70 carry on
the bauAiug business; o. ~ give them
TIE oauk notes All printed. 10 10 it with,
and TO DC responsible Tor their liabilities
To which Simpson hiss this ready re-
ply. and is now waiting tor another
question:
That is by no means difficult to answer.
The authority may oe found in the same
aric.e aud clause which gives authority
20 Congress 10 make greeubacks legal
tender.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09
TO wv ITEMS.

ANDovEE, April The roads are en-
trely free from snow. and the mud IS
very plenty. The grass IS starting up
and looks quite green il some places.
The saw mills are busy. and jadging
from the large piles OF logs on the land
ings. will lind plenty to DO Tor months to
come.
The annual school meeting in district
No. /. was held last Saturday evening.
The following officers were elected ::
Moderator, +. a. Bodwell; Clerk +. l..
Bedell; Agent, c. I. Poor.
very interesting entertainment was
given last Tuesday evening in Union
Hall, by the young folks Of North Andoy-
er. The exercises OF the evening were as
follows: Singing Are your windows
open towards Jerusalem Recitation By
Katie Abbott; Dialogue. Train to Mon
ro;' Singing, What would papa say
Recitation by Minnie Abbott; Farce,
Wanted u young LADY, Singing Out
of the Ark - Recitation, Eva Abbott ;
Farce IAN Ugly Customer Singing,
Good night" A nice supper consisting
OF pastry and ice cream was served in the
lower hail. The proceeds OF the supper
were devoted toward the purchase OF a
carriage for Eddie Welch, helpless
cripple. The entertainment was one oil
the most pleasant aud enjoyable No have
ever had the pleasure OF attending.
LONE STAR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09

A few days since Mr.. Kilbonrne
with II. c. Packard X Coz thought he
would have some pork steak tor dinner
He went to Il provision dealer. ordered
meat and dined on it. The next morning
the balance OF the pork steak was being
served up, when the cook discovered a
sack or envelope in the midst OF the lean
meat, in which were three or four worms
about one-tourth OF an inch in length
The vermin inspected under microscope
presented 3 most loathsome appearance
They have six legs in front with a point
cd and well toolhed mouth. When dis
covered they were of dark color, with
covering hard, ike = coat OF mail. The
pork in question is supposed TO be West
ern pork We doubt it those who inspect
the vermin 10 question, will hereafter
have a vigorous appetite Tor PORK steak.
-LeWtStOD Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09

made safety the primary condition OF all
their investments, thereby retaining the
confidence OF the community. IL was
voted that all bonds and securities be
kept in the safety deposi. ut Portland and
ali cash on deposit.
April 6.-The lecture by Hon. Neal
Dow, at the Congregations Church Fri
day evening, was well attended. This
was the first time Mr.. Dow had ever Wis.
tied Paris. His subject was Temper
ance." All were much pleased Win his
thought and manner OF presentation.
The next lecture in the course will be
given by Rev. Henry Carpenter, formerly
of Bridgton, on Friday evening OF this
week at tho Congr Church. Subject
The Almighty Dollar {.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09

The Belfast Journal says; "Our
neighbor OF the Progressive Age should
have an eye on that Camden Herald man.
The latter is stealing the Ages green back
thunder as well as invading his territory.
Perry has been at Searsport and vicinity
this week addressing meetings. taking
subscribers, orders for job work, etc. -
in short catching the bird while our
neighbor is still beating the greenback
bush" The Journal gets at good deal
of the true inwardness OF this national
movement in these few remarks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09

The material used for money" says
the New Era, "has nothing to do with Its
value, and therefore the cheaper the ma
terial used the better" What folly then
to talk Of using silver for money in a
"new era" like this. Inasmuch as on
this theory whatever is stamped by the
government thereby becomes money just
as good as gold to the extent Of the
stamp, without any thought of redemption,
we demand in the interest of the peo-
pie that the government shall stamp chips
$1,000 and distribute basket-ful TO each
citizen every morning before breakfast
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09
Newspaper Decisions.

ANY person who who takes paper regularly
nom the Ohlce-whttAer directed % ms name or
another. OF whether Dc has subscribed OF not
IL responsible for the payment.
:. II a person ordeFshis paper discontinued,
he must paw all arrearages, or the puoisher may
continue 10 send 10 until payment IS made, and
collect the whole amount whether the paper Is
IEksn from the Office OF not.
s. The Courts have decided thatrefusing 20 take
pegspapers and periodicals nom the post once,
or removing and leaving them uncalled for, i
prsHad Jccie evidence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09

The Augusta Standard having
charged that ''the State tax has been In
creased under republican misrule," the
Kennebec Journal replies that it Is true
that the tax this year is four mills, against
three last year. But the tax this year is
lust the same as it was in 1875, and a
mill less than 1t was in 1874, and less
than one-third what il was the last
year of the war. The tax last year was
reduced from four to three mill (less than
the amount required for debt and schOols)
simply to use up the surplus accumulated
in the treasury under republican manage
ment That surplus having been used up,
the State returns to the tax Of 1919. As
a matter of fact the appropriations this
year are s65, S47 less than the apropria-
tons Of 1877. slll,9SS less than those
Of 1876, and sos, 1897 less than those of
1875; large and steady cutting down
of expenditures, under republican rule
The current State expenditures are about
3-4 mills on the State valuation, less
than before the war, and less than under
democratic rule in 1896. The Savings
bank, railroad and insurance taxes, &c,
pay two-thirds the current expenditures.
In addition to this, one mill Is required
to pay the State tax for the benefit OF
schools, which formerly was paid entirely
by towns and two mills for the war debt
and interest. In the democratic city Of
New York, with only double the popula-
ton of Maine, the officials alone receive
four time as much as the whole State tax
OF Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-09

How does the Post and Tribune ac-
count for the TALL OF gold since the pas
sage OF the silver bill ?"-YpSjllHG Com
mcrctIk
by the same causes that were pro-
ducing il, fail before he passage OF the
bill. Our exports are largely in excess
OF our imports. Gold has 10 be RENTED
in payment Of them, adding TO our stock
OF gold aud so reducing its greenback
price Ito passage OF the silver bill has
no, necicd this condition OF things, nor
can IL. until The s,ocA OF silver coin /, 50
largc that 10 Wi. should silver Uu'II1n
Continue go no cheaper than gold dIs-
place gold rFsn The effects OF the silver
bill will begiu 10 to-. "a gid and prices.
Sbou 3 tho bill irr issuing M limited GER
tiEca:Cs on bullion deposits. pas. the
effects are likely 10 be ielt sooner. DE
tr0n Post and I'rlbAHc.