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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-06-10

MAsoN.-The cold wave has passed-the
dry spell is broken, and the crop prospects
look bright now. Potato bugs are plenty
and hungry One of my neighbors had no
potatoes up in season for them, and they
took 10 his orchard, and he found them
eating the buds out of his sciOns lately
set. The prospect for potatoes looks a
little doubtful, but by care and patience,
we may succeed in raising some for family
use; corn has come upnicely; grain is look
ing well where il has not been TOO dry
grass is good, except where the white
grubS d. stroyed the roots last year. They
are very plenty and promise to do much
damage the present year Our farmers
must protect the crows and Skunks, il
they wish to stay the rayageS Of these
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-06-10

EAST SUMNER.-MrS. RoSalinda BarrowS
of East Sumner, has in her possession two
old English coins bearing date of l740 and
1898, one Of copper, and the other of brass.
One bears the observation-disclosures Rex
H., the other, Gcorgius Rex III. She also
has a teaspoon that is probably two hun
dred years old. John Thompson, jr., has
one of those quite plentiful half cents of
1904. \ little search among old relies
brings many curious things to light. l. it
not we'll to preserve old scraps of money,
relics, &c, for the benefit of poSterity?
June In communication of mine in
your last issue, it was stated that the ses-
sion of Oxford District Lodge had been
postponed, which was mistake, as an in
tereSting session was held on the 4th inst.
Notwithstanding the rainy weather.
The recent and long desired rain has
put a most cheerful aspect on the face of
nature Grass and crops generally have
revived wonderfully. Our farmers are
more cheerful and hopeful as times inn
prove.
The store formerly occupied by II. II.
Berry has been purchased by Varney &
Young, and will be opened for trade soon.
Our schools have commenced with en-
couraging prospects generally.
Mr. Rice of Auburn Is supplyinp the
Cong1 Church, and meetings are held every
Sabbath evening in the Hall.
SLOCUM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-06-10

Hartford, June 5.-AS the Secretary OF
the District Lodge of Good Templars will
report the interesting meeting of said lodge
AT East Bucktield on the 4th, will notice
the public meeting at the adjournment OF
the lodge Russell Pratt, W. c. T. of
Crystal Wave Lodge being called to the
chair, after Introductory remarks, called
for the following programme: Declama-
tiOns, recitations, remarks, songs, and Sc
lect pieces by the choir, which consumed
two and half hours. Although it was a
continuous rain in the time, never wit
messed more of the souls sunshine in a
temperance meeting. The following per-
sons took part in the exercises: Pratt, De
CoSter, Irish, Bicknell and Miss Forbes OF
the wsve. Waldron and BRIGHAM of Ncz-
iuScott, Page and Kecnc of Inyiucible, and
Quimhy of On to Victory Lodge The
songs of an old lady who had seen much of
the trials Of life will long be remembered
by many.
The farmers in this vicinity have COM
pleted their sowing and planting and now
are mending their ways The breadth OF
wheat, corn, beetS and other roots is en-
larged, potatoes more limited. Potato
beetles and crows are now making extra
work for the tillerS Of the soil. The good
effect OF the veto upon the hot, dry wealth
cr last Sabbath afternoon is seen in the
vegetable kingdom, TO the JOY OF all.
HARTFORD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-06-10

BUCEFIELD.-Potato bugs have arrived
in full force.
Rev. L. \. Freeman, pastor Of the Bap-
tit church, baptized three persons on
sunday. June lSt.
The house Of Geo. Gregg caught fire on
Tuesday morning, June Sd. The alarm
was given aud the fire extinguished in time
u >>yc serious damage.
The Railroad Commissioners went over
The EUlaiord Fills snd BucklieiG Railroad
last Thursday.
Iae last rain has Lett the crops looking
Gnely.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-06-10

DENMARK.-A Denmark correspondent,
of the Bridgton Ne,os writes that "thC
meeting at East Denmark, conducted by
Rev {. W. Foster was so well attended
last Sabbath, that he has concluded to
continue them there every Sabbath at
p. IN. until further notice. 1t is felt and
believed that these meetings will accom-
plish good work, and may God speed His
work in the hand of His servant that he
has sent us"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-06-10
A Liberal. OFFER.

No dictionaries. no. chromos, mo "solid silver
spoon ~ but ihs Invaluable boon OF good health,
II the matehless premium offered and guaranteed
TO all ladies that suffer with those aggrayatiDg
diseases and weaknesses peculiar % their sex, II
DR.. Pierce's Fsyorite Prescription be used rs 81
rccted. Ladies, submit yourselves no longer to
the use of the knife and caustic. The FayOrite
Prescription has ruvolutiOnized that branch OF
medical practice, and wrous ut your complete
emancipation from the protracted pain and suffer
ing OF the past.
kILLNORR Ind, March 20 ls7s.
DR. X. V. PIERCE: hear Sir-Irur Fayorltc
Prescription has restored me 10 perfect health
Yours truly. GRACE CHOATE.
u! EHfdio st., BALTIMORE, Nd
June 10. lsis.
Dr. K '. PIERCE Buffalo, v. Y
Dear ST-My VIE was hopeless invalid for
nearis 20 ycar- Your Favoritr Prescription has
cured her. Thankfully ours.
K. 1. MCCAI.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-06-10

The mail business OF OAK Hall. Boston. occupies
the time Of i've men exclusively. Samples, prices
and rule, for measurement 1e sent 70 any address
Perfect Of and satisfaction guaranteed. The 5lh
Special Sale Is now being held
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-06-10

FRYEBURG.-Th frame is up on TO G,
Springs house, and stone work is being
done on j. S. Springs now.
Jown W Walker, at the Center, has a
house full of summer boarders engaged
also b. b. Woodland, on Conroy st.
Potato bugs are numerous here as else
where.
John Lockes house has been decidedly
improved in its upward move.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-06-10

SoUTn PARfs.-The Memorial Service
At the Congregational church Sunday ev-
cnng, was fully attended. The order Of
exercises were rs follows Organ Nolun-
tary; Singing by Choir, "Who are theseF'
Hymn; Responsive Reading Psalm &c. I;
Revelation xxi; Prayer; Singing Give
me the Wings of Faith, with echo chorus !;
Reading the names of the Dead, with ap-
proprate Scripture Texts; Reading by
Miss Anna Bent; Singing by Choir; Adj
dress by the Pastor, ON "The Recognition
of Friends in Heaven" Prayer; Singing
The Sweet Bye-and-Bye;" Bcnediction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-06-10
Weather RPDOrf.

Temperature lastweek at AN.
Sunday, 10 clear Monday, as foggy; Tues.
day, a. rain; Wednesday, 49o rain; Thurs.
day, ji9 clear Friday, IS . clear Saturday.
80 clear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-06-10
BUCKEYE
W. A. FROTHINGHAM of SOUTH PARIS
wishes to cal the t'entlon Of farmers n the
RUCkEYE MOWER,

which il n standard machine for farm work.
The Buckeye Of 1879 IN simplest in construction.
and contains fewer rarts than any other machine ;
IL il entirely free from all those complications
which seriously impair the durability Of others;
lis machinery csn be understood aud kept n or
Than any other mrcninc; it runs with very little
noise; 1t has speed enough u cut any grass that
grows neither driven slow or fast, ani OF it, dur
ability there II no question:; it, price list OF extra
parts Is lower than any other machine, and the
factory nearer fnr obtaining them
He v ill sell Thu er 70 price lower iran ey-
er before and will lie pleased t. show II TO any
Who will call.
He has al-o IN hi store fine line n
BOOTS. SHOES ~ SLIP p RS.
II, les aud prices are better than can be obtained
elsewhere. Call and see for yourselves jl0.iw'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-06-10
LAW DECISION.

George ". Caldwell vs.. Albion p.
Blake. Plaintiff nousui;
We publish the rescript in full, as It
is : matter of Importance 70 towns.
plantations and 20 person. interested IN
,e-.' affairs:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-06-10

A delegation from this place has gone to
Woodstock to work on the Bradbury gold
mine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-06-10
BORN.

10 Hartford, May u, to the wife OF Horace A.
irish, twin sons.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-06-10
DIED.

In So. Paris, May -, Rosie son Of Elliott and
Nellie Record, aged year, mos, and days.
Our darling Rosie has gone TO rest,
Has gone with Jesus 20 Join the blest
We laid him away with tesrs and signs,
But our little darling has flown 10 the skies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-06-10
New Advertisements.
WE MAIL

Without charge, Rules for Self Measure. and sam
Piles OF Material from which Mems, Youths and
Bows suits made also sportsmen'. ,tiremen =
and Military Circulars,) ~ correspondents IN any
pAit Il the United States. Address &. w. SIM
MONS s. son. Oak Hall, Boston. Mass.
The oldest and largest clothing house IN New
England.
NIB In many New England towns and cities
we have established agents, by whom orders will
be received at the same prices we give to those
who apply directly.
great Special sale the 5th this year. Is now
taking place at Oak Hall. consisting OF Gentle
mems summer Suits Ia Bamboo Cloths, India
S.ersuckers, Pongee silks ,fusser Silks ,Nankeens.
Drap d'Ete, Alpacss and Linens. Sample cards
areinow ready, aud can be obtained without cost
on application. Hammocks Bathing Suits Sports.
mems Good or Yachting Outfits are sp elalties OF
Oak Hall, Boston. June3OW
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-06-10
MARRIED.

In bethel, June 5, by Rev. ID. Foster, Mr.. Geo
K. Mills OF Mason. and Ella a. Shaw Of Bethel.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-08
Building a Church.

Brother Gardner stated that he was in receipt of 8 personal letter from col ored man in Indiana, asking the club to contribute financial aid to assist him and four other colored men in building church. "I favors de church," ex- plained the President, "but afore I make any contribution to de cause, want to be sart'in that those five culled men can't do all de prayin' that am necessary right at home. If dey can't, and must have church, will dey pay their pew rent? Oats de stick. Some men will clau off Q doctah's bill /; some will hang off when dey owe butcher j; oders will walk 8 mile roun' to keep away from the grocery what dey got trusted for codfish but de sixty y'ars I has put in on dis earf hev taught me dat de man who am ready to come right down wid pew rent when it am due, hez yet to be born. 1 know folkses in dis town who hav' been trabblin' to'rds heaven for de last twenty y'ars, prayin' in voice loud huff to shake de plas- terin' down, an yet in debt to de church
 for pew rent till dey can't reckon up de fggers. ."- From tue Lime Kiln Clad.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-08
California WinAS.

"I hear that it has been decided to have nothing but native California wines at the Grant banquet" remarked man in San Francisco.
 "Yes; that's the idea" said half a dozen within hearing.
 The first speaker was lost in reflection for several minutes, when he continued {:
 "It'll make trouble, sure, if they use California wines."
 Every man in the group seemed to be fishing up something from his memory, and one after another they expressed their views.
 ''That's so," said one.
 "It was five years ago." said the first speaker, " "that I first tackled California champagne. I called on lady and she opened two bottles. drank 'em both, all but one glass. Pretty soon I in- suited the lady, beat her poodle dog to death with chair, kicked child, broke up the mirrors and gas-fxtures, and was dragged out of the house by the police. Next day the husband came after me with 8 six-shooter and demanded an ex. plantation. I simply told him his wife had opeLed some California wine. He grasped me by the hand and said nc apologies were necessary"
 Here every listener looked moment at the speaker and they all murmured in concert:
 "You bet I've been there."
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-08
An Old Story RetOld.

The death of Col. John w. T. Gardiner of the U. s. Army recalls the terrible disaster which befel the steamship San Francisco late in December, 1853. The Third Artillery Regiment, Col. Gates commanding, was ordered from Fort Columbus to California, to sail in the San Francisco for that coast. The steamer was brand-new ship, whose machinery involved some new principle often discussed by the officers at the mess table before sailing in her. She left Governors Island to double the Horn Dec. 23, and when off Cape Hat teras struck gale which soon sent her to the bottom. Three hundred soldiers and five officers perished with the vessel, but few were rescued by the ship Three Bells, bound for Liverpool. Among the number was Col. Gardiner, then Captain in the Dragons. It had been intended to ship, besides the Third Artillery, a lot of Dragoon recruits to California, bat the day before the steam ship left New York Harbor smallpox broke out among these soldiers, and the order was countermanded. Three young Lieutenants, who were also to go out by the steamer, were also ordered to remain behind with these Dragons. One of these officers was John B. Hood, the Confederate General, lately deceased in New Orleans. Somehow Gardiner was permitted to sail with the Artillery. He was quite sick at the time. Most of the state-rooms were on the upper deck of the vessel, and one of these was occupied by this Dragoon officer. The same wave which washed overheard so many soldiers cleared the deck of everything. When the water struck the ship, Gardiner was lying in his berth unable to help himself. Strange to say, when the wave had passed, all the cabins were gone, but he was found lying on the deck immediately over the spot where his bed had stood few mo- ments before. The officers saved by the Three Bells were Col. Gates, Majors Merchant and Francis O. Wise, Capt. Austine, Capt. Martin Burke, Capt. Fremont, Lieut.. Charles Winder, Lieut.. Van Voast, Lieut.. Wm. Winder, and Capt. Gardiner. These were carried to England, whence they afterward re- turned to America. One of the lot, Brig. Gen. Martin Burke, (who com manded the Bastile, as Fort Lafayette was called, during the Rebellion,) Aus. tine, Merchant, Van Voast and Wise are still borne on the rolls of the Army. Van voast, who was Second Lieuten
 ant at the time of the disaster, is now Lieutenant Colonel of the Sixteenth Infantry the others named are on the retired list.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-08
Good Money After Bad.

A number of men standing in front of the hotel at Lancaster, Penn., saw through the open iron grate what they supposed to be two silver quar- ter dol lars and ten cent piece lying on the cellar floor. A dispute arose as to whether the coins were half or quarter dollars, when one of the party said that could be easily determined, and, bor- rowing silver half dollar from ven- erable friend, dropped it through the grate, in order to determine by com parison what the coins in the cellar were. And now the V. f. is minus half dollar. When last seen he was asking 8 magistrate whether there could be re- covery under the circumstances, and he was informed that there could be, so that, no doubt, the man who dropped the coin will be obliged to ''make it good," or stand 8 lawsuit for his funny procliyities,
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-08
Newspaper Borrowers.

An exchange recently published 8 let ter from a lady subscriber in which she complained bitterly of the annoyance she experienced from the habit her female neighbors had of constantly bor- rowing her paper. The exchange failed to advise her on the subject, and as the matter is serious one we have ourselves looked about for some method of relief, and now think we can offer the suffer ing lady and all others similarly situated an adequate means of succor. Here is our plan: Let the lady immediately upon receiving the paper carefully cut from it some item-it makes no particu- lar difference what it is-most any item will do, only let it be neatly and care fully removed from the paper. Then the following proceeding will be sure to ensue: In 8 few moments the neigh bor's boy will come after the paper-he will take it home-within three minutes he will emerge from the house-he will scoot down street and very shortly re- turn with folded newspaper of the same date as the one just borrowed. By the time the clipped paper has circled round among all the female borrowers, the streets will be lively with hurrying boys, and the revenue of the newspaper will be materially increased. Not one woman among them all would be able to sleep wink without knowing just exactly what that cut out item was. The next day the lady will pursue the same course, and similar results will surely follow. In an extremely obsti- nate neighborhood these proceedings have to be repeated three or four days, but no longer. By that time the lady will be able to read her paper in peace, and the newspaper finances will be the gainer through several new sub scribers. This rule is infallible, where the borrowers are female, but it can't be vouched for in the case of men. There is not that inherent curiosity to work upon, you know, and-and-but perhaps we are getting little too deep. Boston Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-08
Man and Horse.

The Milk Riv4s- nassaere gives an- -ep- portunity to compare the speed of man with that of horse, at long distance. Rankin, the scout, who took the news from the place of ambush to Rawlins, made the distance, 160 miles, on horse. back, in twenty-four hours. He proba' bly, had anything but smooth country through which to ride Whether he was able to change horses does not ap- pear. Life or death to the little band, who were intrenched, depended on his speed, and he doubtless did his best.
 RowelI, the winner of the Astley belt, made on 8 smooth track and under the most favorable circumstances, just 127 miles in the same length of time. Hazael, in the London match, ran 137 miles in twenty-four hours, and in the veloci- pede contest last spring the elder De Noielle rode PIT miles in twenty four hours.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-08
The German Army.

Of the European nations Germany stands first as to fighting trim. She can put in the field at twenty-four hours mo- tice twelve hundred thousand men of the line, the reserve, and the Landwehr. The grand total of the German army is two million two hundred thousand men, exclusive of two hundred thousand not reckoned on the field strength, but de- ducted as garrisons. The strength of the second Landwehr and the Landsturm is generally exaggerated, but they are thoroughly efficient soldiers, the best in the army. France has nominal strength of three millions and half men, but practically it must be decreased to two millions, and even of this total a very large proportion is still in process of organization. It is not believed that France could place in the first line more than eight hundred thousand men.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-08

THE BRITISH FARMER is by DO means as rooted to the soil by patriotic attach ment to it as his Celtic brothers, and has been, in his sullen, undemonstra- tive fashion, packing himself off by the dozen and the score all the summer. On four contiguous estates in Yorkshi~o a hundred and eighty farms are deserted ; over twenty estates in another shire are being or will be farmed by landlords for want of the tenants, who are going with 8 vengeance. The farmers are reported as far less inclined to trust the future at home than relieved by the prospect which invites them to south Texan ter ritory.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-08
The Capture of CeteWayO.

Cetewayo behaved like king in his downfall. Lord Clifford, with his white cavalry and natives, got within four miles of the kraal where the Zulu King was at daybteak and there lay in ambush, fearing to advance across the open ground and waiting for the night to make the attack lest the King should see and escape into the bush, which borders the kraal within 100 yards on the north side. Lord Clifford was on the southeast side. In the meantime Major Marter, with the Kings Dragoon Guards, appeared on the northeast and was seen by the King but was not feared, the King thinking the cavalry in the bad ground could not approach quietly without warning. Major Marter, how. ever, had stripped the saddles and left the scabbakds behind. Disappearing from view he stole up noiselessly through the bush. The Native Contingent, whom he had concealed, were put in ad- vance, and tt ey were able to move more rapidly than the horses. These men dashed out of the bush and surrounded the kraal, saying, "The white man is coming; you are caught" Major Mar ter then rode up and dismounted, en- tered the kraal, and coming straight to the hut in which the King was, called on him to come forth and surrender. The King feared and said, "No, you come unto me-" but Marter was inAexi- ble, and the King, creeping out, stood up among the dragoons with stately composure. A dragoon sought to lay his hands upon him, but he waved the man back disdainfully, say ing, "White soldier, let me be-" He then asked to be shot. The Kings bearing on the march between the lines Of the Sixtieth Regiment into his tent in the camp at Ulundi was dignifed and calm. Wear ng red blanket upon his breast in the manner of Roman toga, he stepped
 slowly, looking round with head thrown back and naughty gaze at the soldiers around him. When captured he asked the rank of the officer who had taken him. He treated the Native Contin- gent contemptuously.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-08

A SA NOON TR1oK.-Several San Fran cisco bartenders have been led into buy ing almost worthless paintings at $15O apiece in this way: A well dressed stranger lounges in the bar-room day or two, and then asks permission to hang picture in the place for rahe. The barkeeper thinks of the profit to come from incidental drinking and readily consents. The painting is put up, the stranger praising it excessively, and placing 200 tickets on sale at $1 each. A second well-dressed stranger soon appears. He sees the picture, and says that knowing it's high value he will buy it for $2OO. Gan the barkeeper make such bargain? The barkeeper intent on clearing $50, goes to the first stranger, and succeeds in buying the daub for $150, but the second stranger never returns to take it for $200 or any other price.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-08
LOVE THAT LIVES.

The love that lived in other times Has never moro grown cold; The music of lifes morning chimes Has never yet grown old; And still the numbers that we sung Adown the distance float As sweetly as when life was young, Nor lose single note. What matter that the years have traced Their furrows on the brow? The friendships which our childhood graced Are all the sweeter now. What matters that.at times load Of weariness we bear? The flowers that blossom CD our read Grow winter, blooming there. We grow not older with the days, The passage of the years, For love has still its sweet old ways, Unblotted by our tears. And still the music of it's chimes Are glad upon each tongue; The love that lived in other times Still lives, forever young.
 E. N. GuNNIsoN.