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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05

BETHEL Feb. 70 The Juvonlle LEM
plars gave an entertainment at Pattees
Hall last Monday evening. The e1er-
cises consisted of dialogues. charades,
recitations, declarations and tablesux.
The charade presented was very success
fully rendered. The proper presenting
OF this play required talent oil no COM
mon order. The programme contained
some thirty pieces. Where all performed
their several parts with so much credit 1t
would be invidious to attempt to point
GU, certain ones as doing better than
others. The entertainment gave great
satisfaction, and would bear repetition
and encouragement in any village.
The entertainment las, Thursday
evening at Beans Corner. under the
auspices of the ladies OF the Baptist So
ciety was well carried out, and success.
After sociable, an oyster end pastry
supper was announced. during which
time tho voting OF nice cake to the
handsomest girl took place. There were
several candidates. though they were
soon narrowed down-the successful
candidate being Miss Mary Hastings.
A looking-glass voted 10 the homeliess
man was given TO Ira Cushmsn, Esq.
Mr.. c. tells the people minimum ne crede
COLOR.
The old folks sing came of last S,tur-
day evening at the residence OF Hon. l..
ST. Carter, Middle Intervale. A pleasant
time was had. Such gatherings are very
pleasant in themselves, and are the
source OF cultivatiug the vocal organs.
The Reform Club held meeting in
the Universalist church last Sabbath at
p. III. Rev. Mr. Bosserman addressed
the large audience in very interesting
aud pleasing mAnper.
Rev. Mr.. Mills being away last Sabbath
on visit 10 Boston, the Methodist So
ciety united with the Congregational
society and held union service; Rev.
Mr.. Bisbee supplied the desk.
A large party is on the qui vive for .
pleasure ride to DiIfeld next Friday.
29th inst.
Mr.. Peter Y. Bean is dangerously sick
with lung fever.
The school in District No. IA closed
last week. after q pleasan! and successful |
term of twelve weeks.
The Oldest man in town Is father Will
hanson, who is 80 years OF age this
month. The personal appearance OF Mr..
w. is mos. remarkable. His health and
strength are excellent. and he has q
countensnce placid and serene. giving
evidence of a cheerful mind. The fur
rows made by the hand OF time are less
in number and depth than would be sup
posed. He has made his home tor sew
eral years past with his daug hter, wife
OF Hon. +. NJ. Carter.
We are glad TO note that o. II. Mason,
Esq, who has been confined to his sick
room since last fall. is now improving
quite fast. Mr. Mason informs me be
tipped The scale at 2ls pounds just before
be was taken sick. bu, now bis weight is
only about $50 pounds. c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05

A COUNTRY PARsoN" writes to the
New York Tribune that, if Congress coins
a silver dollar worth ninety cents, he hopes
they will "have the grace not to put In
God We trust on it, since Deuteronomy
XIV, Is, 10, declares Thou shalt not
have in thy bag divers weights, great
and small but thou shalt have a per.
feet and a just weight, etc" On the
contrary, Congress ought to put that motto
on this coin and no other, since it would
mean, "Here are ninety cents-you mus;
trust in God for the balance, boston
Index.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05

RoxBURY. - Feb. N.-The religious
meetings on Swift river are continued by
tbs converts.
The school in No. closed Feb 8.
There was horse-trot on Roxbury
pond Feb. 8; another on the 2lst-a
great amount OF talk and no last horses. .
Mr.. G. NJ. Small has leased his farm to
Mr.. j. l.. Weeks. He and Mr.. .. F.
Taylor intend TO go to Canton and work
on the Hertsdale farm this season.
The only son Of s. NJ. Locke, ESQ.,,
died Feb. 8. aged about fourteen years.
Pickerel fishing is about over tor this
season. A large number OF pounds has
been taken this month. ono party OF i've
scoring one hundred pickerel in single
day.
The interest bearing debt Of this town
has been largely decreased during the
past year. K. h. NYE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05

RuMroRD A stated communication Of
F. & A. NJ. of Blazing Star Lodge, No.
so. WAS held at Mssons Hall. Rumtord
Centre Feb. 18Th. After the Lodge was
closed, the ladies OF the Masons made
raid on the Hall and took iull possession.
A supper was furnished. consisting o:
oysters. pastry aud ice cream, which did
great credit TO he ladies. Vocal and ir-
strumen,al music was furnished. and re-
marks by Rev. Geo. b. Hannatord and
others added much to the occasion, and
very social time was enjoyed.
SEC.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05

Isn't "Lone Star" weakening on the
currency question: He says the Green
back theories are untried. II he looks
over the 6les of the Chronicle for the past
year be will find that they have been tried
by load of misrepresentation asd sub
terfuge. Il. II. NYK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05

NoRwAr.-A citizens caucus WAS reld
on Saturday afternoon to nominate town
officers. Result: Moderator. Geo. Z.
Gibson; Clerk. w. w. Whitmarsh; Sc
lect men. J. o. Croker, c. w. Ryerson,
s. /. Millelt; Treasurer, A. o. Noyes;
Agent. q. Uoton.
NORWAY, March l. 1873.
Mr.. Edi.oy When last heard from,
Norway WAS holding a church fair. We
will now try TO complete our summary Of
he happenings 10 .1d around this. though
fearing that the editorial patience will
yield to temptation at two successive
tunes on a single string. The combina-
ton Of snow. hail and rain which was
gotten up expressly for the second even
ing OF our fair, has seldom been surpassed
by any effort OF old Prob's New England
bureau. Notwithstanding the abundant
elemental display without, the ball was
filled by q much larger assembly on FRI
day evening than had been present the
preceding night. Refreshments were at
hand for the hungry, while the disposal
OF some OF the moro prominent articles
occupied the remainder for aitime.
The entertainment OF the evening was
introduced by the Amphions, who sang
-everal pieces in their usual style. which
IS too we'll known 10 need comment.
Then came the minstrel troupe. and these
dusky fellow.townsmen would be &C
honor to any negro family in the country.
We say this calmly aud without prejudice
on account. of race or color, induced
solely by the stiffness OF our sides. which
have hardly yet recovered from The effects
OF too much laughter at the deeds OF the
Africans. Then came the Higher Sisters,
whose e1celleucies are altogether too
sltitudinous for description. The enter
tainment closed with moro songs By the
Amphions, and all who heard them felt
well repaid for the trouble OF facing the
storm outside. For variety, skill and
successful impersonations, this exhibition
will compare favorably with any ever
given in Norway. The total amount
made by the society in the two days
reaches three hundred dollars.
There is strong conviction 10 The
minds OF many that the Dexter murder
els and bank robbers passed through this
village last Saturday night. Two strange
men in a sleigh without bells were met
in the street at midnight and inquired
the way to Bethel, saying that they were
gong thence to New Hampshire. The
same men were seen Sunday morning
near the northern edge OF The town. and
agsin inquired the direct route TO Bethel.
The description OF one Of the men tslliss
exactly with that OF the large man. con-
cerned in the Dexter crimes. The other
man was not much noticed. 10 view Of
the fact that several dozen suspected
teams have already been reported from
Ill parts OF the State, it is of conrse use
less to speculate on The probabilities Of
this particular instance.
Dancing party at Beal's Hotel Wednes-
day evening.
Town reports will be good Sunday
reading.
Oar schools (primaries eIcepted) will
begin next Tuesday.
Mrs. Chase has moved her stock Of
fancy good. into the store next below her
former one. 10 Besl's block.
Fitz has new lot Of fat oysters.
The Boston Comedy Company has
been playing here for week and has
given good satisfaction, we hear.
FAcTIE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05
The Veto.
Comments OF the New York Press.

NKw YORK, March l.-Of the silver
bill passage, the Herald says;
Nobody has put so depreciatory an esti.
mate on President Hayes influence as TO
predict or conjecture so overwhelming a
defeat OF his veto as that which 1t en-
countered. Both the contemptuous hsste
and surprising majority with which the
bill repassed must be notifying to the
President. An ADLER President, in friendly
relations with Congress, could have
checked the silver lunacy in its earlier
stages Had Blaine been President, and
held the sound views OF Hayes, it would
have been an utter impossibility for the
silver bill 10 have been passed over bis
veto. We hold that the greatest Injury
to the country is in the stain upon our
good name as a nation and our loss OF
credit.
TIE Times says:
The President has vindicated his con-
sistency aud his integrity if not his cour-
age. in bis veto of the silver bill. The
impression il is most likely 10 make now
is that IL was prepared reluctantly, with
a faint heart and an unpleasant consci, Us
ness OF the fate that awaited II 10 Con
gress.
The Tribune says:
/, is the Presidents own iaul, thai bis
message, clear and straightforward as 1t
was. cuunted less with Cong ress than a
newspaper editorial. II is the FIRST time
in the hole history OF the country that
a veto by President OF the Uolted
States has not only been absolutely i'm
potent, but has actually increased the
strength of the measure 1t forbade. For
the first time the United States has q
President who is thus shown TO be power
less. not only with bis own party which
he has displeased. but with the opposite
party W hose good will he has not been
able 10 win.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05

MrLroS.-Our correspondent MINI
rod" replies at length to the criticism OF
his recent article concerning the Milton
Temperance Society. He denies tina, the
Milton Temperance Society is composed
of seventh day Adventists. &C., &c. Il
Is evident that there is little "ou-
pleasantness" in that vicinity. Settle the
difficulty among yourselves, dear friends.
and let Us see only the peasant side OF
your institutions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05

The BRoADsrDE will be published semi
monthly under the direction Of commit
tee of young men, and will be sent free OF
postage to all persons sending their ad-
dresses to the publishers. Communica-
tions, etc., should be addressed to BROAD
SIDE, P. o. Box 1915, Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05

o. P. Al recent meeting Of the
Directors of Oxford County Poultry As
ISOLATION, il was voted TO hold the next
annual exhibition December 25. 20 and
9th. 1873. The Society has paid all its
bills. and is in an excellent condition TOR
the coming show-though it does seem
little like predicting Christmas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05
REMEDY For HARD TINES

Stop spending so much on nne clothes. rich
food and style. Buy good, healthy food. cheaper
and better clothing get more real and substantial
things Of life every way and especially stop the
foolish habit Of running after expensive and
quack doctors or using so much Of the vile hum
bug medicine that does you only harm. and makes
the proprietors rich, but put your trust in the
greatest of all simple, pure remedies, Hop Bit.
tiers, that cures always at trining cost, and you
will see better times and good health, Try IL
once. Read OF it in another column.
mar5-2y
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05

BYRON. Feb. 27.-Several persons in
this town have been engaged 10 gum
ming" lately; they gather the refuse
spruce gum, and refine it. thus producing
a good quality OF chewing gum.
Mr.. Chas. d. Merrill lost Q two-year
old colt . lew days since.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05
Ran Rn,ler bss heen talking AGAR

Ben. Butler has been talking again.
He says silver is too expensive tor money.
He wants dollars engraved upon some
cheap material which cannot te exported
and which will be redeemable solely in
low interest. bearing bonds. these again
TO be converted into green backs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05

The Free Baptist Church Of West Paris,
take this method of returning their most
sincere thanks to all who 80 generously
aided them in arranging and carrying out
so successfully the programme, at their
recent antiquarian entertainmen' and
supper.
o l.. PRATT, Chairman OF Com.
West Paris, Feb. %, 1873
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05

The Oxford Democrat lost one sub
scriber a few weeks ago, owing TO anti
Hayes articles, and its editor is still
weeping over II. Foolish youth, cease
those tears and support your President,
and you will probably keep the other sub
scriber Argus.
Just so. The other one is the Argus
on exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05
From Rev. II. L. Gilman, OF Glover, VI.

al have been troubled for several years with
difficulty of the heart and lungs, have applied al
most every remedy reco mmended, without receiv-
and weaker until, hearing OF wIsTAR's BALsAM
OF WILD CHERRY about q wear since, commenc-
ed using it. with Immediate relief IL has not only
tirely relieved OF the difficulty or disease of the
heart. have no hesitation In saying that IL 10
the best lang medicine before the public; and
cheerfuily and conscientiously recommend II 70
50 cents and tl bottle. Sold By dealers gsner.
al
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05
Congr...msn TO b. Paid In their own
Coln.

NEw YORK, March IA million OF
dollars have been placed to the credit Of
the Philadelphia mint, and $500, 900 to
the Carson mint, so that they both can
begin silver coinage at once. The first
reception Of new silver coin will be used
by the Treasury to pay the salaries of
members OF Congress.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05
TOWN ITEMS.

ANpovRR. Free Lecture, &c..-ths
Ladies' Sewing Circle of the N. + church.
Audover, will meet al the Town Hall in
said place on Thursday st,ernoon, March
14,h. A picnic supper will be served.
the usual Circle fee Of 5 cents for ladies
and 10 cents for gentlemen will be re-
ceived from all in attendance. and. in
addition. free lecture will be given by
Rev. Ira G. Sprague. on the subject oil
"Tattling, or Gossip" Good singing and
an Auction Sale will add to the interest
of the exercises. A special invitation il
extended to all.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05

Kate Claxton, the well known act
ress, has gone into voluntary bankruptcy
under her real name, Kate l. Lyon, before
q register in bankruptcy, and = warrant
for her adjudication has been issued.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05
A GOOD ACCOUNT.

ITO SUN it up, six long years Of bed-ridden
sickness and suffering, costing 5000 per year TO-
tai 81 eO0-all OF which was stopped by three bot
ties OF Hop Bitters, taken by my wife, who has
done her own Homework for year since with
o ut the loss OF day, and want everybody 10
know II for their benefit
"JoHS WEEKS, Butler, y. Y"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05

The NEwBURYPoRT HERALD says,
"What the law makes money is money"
Suppose the law said every copy of the
NeWburyport Herald should be legal ten
der for one dollar. boston Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05
MARRIED..

In Paris, Mar I'd, by Rev DIR. Estes, MI. Jonn
Holt, and Miss Anna &. Cummings, both OF Me-
chanic Falls.
In Newry, Feb. rs, by orrin Foster Esq, MI
Edmund II. Foster, and Miss ordecia A. Knapp
both OF Sewry.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05
Newspaper Decisions.

ANY person who who takes paper egnIsfiy
RON the Office-whether directed 20 MS name VI
anothar's, or whether DC has subscribed OF hOe-
n responsible for the payment. ,.,,
2 II a person orderG6is paper dlsoontlnneol
be must paw ali arrearages, or the pooiisher may
continue TO send il until payment 10 maue, Snu
taken from the once or not.
s. The Courts have decided that refuslng TO take
newspapers and periodicals NON the post once
or removing and leaving them uncalled for, Is
tr,s.a facie evidence Of fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05
The Silver BilI.

On the last day of winter President
HAYES performed the most positive and
satisfactory act of his administration.
He vetoed the Silver Bill. II was evil
dent that the veto would be overruled;
mos. OF his supporters" had Joined the
enemy, and 3 public sentiment had mani
tested itself strongly in favor OF this in
iquitous measure. Yet Mr.. Hayes had
the independence to face all this oPPosi-
ton, and standing by his anIe-insugural
speech, placed himself on record as 81
honest msu. His veto message. which
we give below, is worthy OF careful
perussl. With marked discOurtesy, both
houses passed the bill over his veto. no.
giving bis message ordinary cousidera-
lion. The House voted l97 to IS in favor
of national dishonor. and the Senate dis
srsced itself by vote Of 46 to l9. Mr..
Cox OF the house cOntemptuously re-
marked that the message was simply q
charge Of fraud by fraud. Against the
days of repentance, which are sure to
come hereafter. all these acts aud sayings
shall be treasured up.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05
DIED.

In Bethel, vermillion Co. Ill, Feb. 2lst, DE-
Ezra Thompson, aged 81 yrs, mo-, Il days
Formerly of Rumford Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05

OK our fourth page We reproduce from
the GOLDEN RULE, cat story, written By
Mrs. T. II. Marble Of Paris Hill. Mrs.
NJ, is an exception to the old saying that
a prophet is not without honor save among
his own kindred etc. Mrs Marble is fully
appreciated at home, and her articles are
also receiving favorable attention abroad
as will be seen by the following note, re-
ceived by her, only few days after the
GOLDEN RULE story appeared in print
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05
MORAL.


in his remarks concerning public men,
who have been honored, time and again,
By large majority Of the people, and
and who have regulations extending be-
yond the borders OF their nstive State
Such remarks exhibit an egotism intolera-
bic among people who respect them
selves, or indicate that the speaker is
ill-bred. Gov. Dingley was not mentioned
during the evening, except with rising
infection. and "Bill Frye. ""Jim Blaine, "
etc. were uttered by the speaker as
though be spoke of dogs and cattle. OF
course these men need no vindication In
Maine. from the attacks of aspiring me =
diocrity." After Mr.. Fogg had talked
about two hours. be ceased for moment.
and then invited any present 10 say why
these things were no, so. j. ). Wright.
Esq Immediately arose and disproved
the statement in regard 10 the amount OF
circulating medium. lie also took up
some erroneous statements concerning
the National Banks, The value Of ex-
change. etc. aud maintained his position
in manner which gave evidence OF .
much more thorough knowledge OF this
subject than any would suppose one
who is so closely confined by bis profess
sional duties could possess. Mr.. Fogg
undertook to reply; but. rs is Customary
with his lass Of orator, talked boldly
around the subject without touching the
sharp point raised. At about II p. N. &
large portion OF the audience, tired OF the
constant motion OF atmosphere. retired,
though the meeting was continued half
hour longer. There, we have written
more upon this subject than its impor-
lance deserves, and have forgotten TO
state where our heading" came from.
When Mr.. Wright was crowding the
speaker, al one time, he arose excitedly.
and said: "Sit down, sit down, am 60
ing to make fifty greenbackers here
tonight" OF course this piece CT i'm
pudenee was met by the remark running
through the audience al don't believe
thati7 and. when be suggested that be had
some money in his pocket, enquiries
were raised ITO buy them with ?" Ito buy
run for them?" &c. This tffectually
wiuded Mr.. Fogg-more correctly speak
ing, blew him away. We have not al
tempted to give any outline OF Mr.. Fogg's
address. 1t was rambling and discon-
nec,ed, in the extreme, and was simple
repetition OF "the old. old story" which
has so often been disproved. but which
will be repeated all the same. so long as
any will be deceived thereby.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05
FAYETTEVILLE, y. Y
Mss Ella

Nus ENd
l am a little girl years old. Ny Auntie has
Just read ne your story about TON, y In Mr.. Muir
rays Golden Rule, 3" and like II 30 much that !
wsni you TO write more about Tom " think he
is A very funny cat iunnier than mine. But Iive
got black goat and white kid. guess Old Santa
Clans lefl the kid tor found him at the barn the
day amer Christmas. sail him pixie" shall
hope 10 hear more about your Tom" wish !
could him. BERTHA WILSON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05

Simmons has been removed from the
Boston Collectorship. and A. w. Beard
appointed in bis stead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05

"FiFTY GREKNBACKKRs.n-M Fogg,
the devoted disciple of Scion. came 10
the village OF Paris Hill, Friday evening,
to hold a greenback meeting. 10 the
same train came a party OF clackers, to
stamp, on appropriate occasions. and to
make things pleasant generally. Mr.
Fogg placed Dr.. Whitman in the chair,
as sort OF figure-head. and then pro-
ceeded TO rant at the crowd. He evidently
forgot upon the start where he was and
accused his hearers OF being towards,
afraid TO come out of the old parties, and
vote as they preferred. Then this Moses,
sent to release US from political bondage
(only to lead as into the desert of dis
grace) begged and implored his hearers,
with tears in his voice and fire in his eye,
TO break the shackles which bound them,
and strike tor liberty or death. Ii any
know what fourth-of. July-spresd. eagle.
style is, they have simply to magnify 1t,
throw in large percentage OF egotism,
bombast and brazen effrontery, stir the
whole together, in streaks, and they will
have formed good idea OF MIR. Fogg's
speech. lie longed to meet Gov. Dingley
upon the platform. He had challenged
him; and now be challenged the whole
world to single combat, for the third
time. AS the full force of this noble offer
burst upon the crowd, all minds instinct
lively ran back to the days of King Saul,
aud Goliath of Gath. Why does not our
Ex-Governor take up the gauntlet thu;
cast at his ieet? In view OF his recent
conflict with the great greenback leader
we can only reproduce the following
lines from Bankers poems. as an answer
1 met lion in my path.
| CTwas on a dreamy autumn night
Who gave me the alternative
To either run or light.
| dare not turn upon the tack,
| dare not think 20 run away,
For fear the lion al my back
Would seize me as his prey.
I SO summoning a fearless air,
Though all my soul was full OF fright,
said unto the forest king,
81 will not run, but light"
We fought, and AZ the fates decreed,
conquered in The bloody fray;
For soon the lion 10 my feet
helpless carcass lay.
little skunk was standing By,
Aud noted when the lion SPOKE;
Aud when he saw the lion die,
the lions track he took.
He used the lions very speech,
And stretching 10 his utmost height
lie gave me the alternative
To either run or fight.
saw he was prepared to ding
Vile Odors from his bushy tail.
And knew those odors very soon
My nostrils would Assail.
so summonIuE a humble air,
Though all ny soul was free from fright
said unto the dirty brute,
"rn run, but Will not fight"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-05

NoRwAr.-A citizens caucus was neld
on Saturday afternoon to nominate town
officers. Result: Moderator. Geo. Z.
Gibson; Clerk. w. w. Whitmarsh; Sc
lect men. j. o. Croker, c. w. Ryerson,
s. /. Millelt; Treasurer, A. o. Noyes;
Agent, II. Uoton.