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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09
Republican policy has reduced
The NationaI Debt one-fOurth.

WENDELL PHILLIPS on FUSION.
Wendell Phillips, who was advertised to
speak at the fusion ma>s-meetiug in this
CITY Tuesday, did not make his appearance
indeed. there was no reason for suppoS-
ing that he would But as Phillips j. the
ablest man in the greenhack ranks. 1t may
not be amiSs 10 call 20 mind what he would
have said ~ the democratic party had he
been present. We quote nom ths recent
letter of Mr. Phillips, which our green
back leaders do not dare 10 circulate gen
orally, slhough q few copies have been
sent to greeubacksrs OF republican ante
cedents. Read Phillips opinion Of demo
cratic bulldozins and the democratic par
~. ~ found in his recent letter 60
1.-The whole South today is just that
scene OF layvleSsnesS and blood which lie
s,ree. in Uncle Toms Cabin, and Wade
HsmptOn'S father in real history, exhibited
on their plantations. Cheated robbed,
hunted down, no republican. black or white
dares utter his thought. Should he speak
II. the penalty is death, ike that OF Chs
holm.
The democratic party l diStruSt, As
pledged openly 70 Southern aSSaSSins and
Northern capitalists"
As the Gazette and 1rgas recently com
mended Phillips letter, perhaps they will
give their readers the foregoing paragraph
II Phillips had been here Tuesday, we car
t,,...;,. the conformation which such ut
terances would have caused in the fusion
ranks. Blanton Duncan was dismissed
from Maine because he admitted that hal
the truth had not been told about Southern
buldozing. What would have been done
Nth pbi,l;ns9- Jsiri,toR Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09
A Comfortable and Convenient Hotel for

Opposite the Grand Central Depot, New York
City, Is situated the GRAND UNION HOTEL,
one Of the best, kept on the European plan, con-
tanning $50 elegantly furnished rooms. reduced to
one dollar and upwards per day. heated by steam,
ing 1t said depot saves guests OF the GRAND IN
ION carriage hire and baggage expressage, max.
ing the GRAND UNION HOTEL very convenient for
persons visiting or passing through the city for
business or to visit Saratoga, Manhattan and
Brighton Beach, or other summer resorts. The
Restaurants, Lunch and Wine Rooms are supplied
with the best. Toilet rooms for ladies'; also for
gents, aud baggage rooms where ladies aud gents
can leave their valises and parcels, rREE
VIM. ID. Garrison, the manager. studies TO make
guests feel at home, and fully merits the large pat.
ronage IL receives.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09

From the above il will be seen that one
dollar to-day lrdl purchase more ~ the
ADORE sfapls articles of clothing and food
than could De bought Nth three dollars IN
,-bat are poi7 called the Flush times, q
1865.
Wages have not decreased in anything
like that proportion, but the workingman
can see that with every dollar he now
earn, ne can buy more 70 supply the needs
Of himself and family than could have been
purchased with three dollars earned in
lN65
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09
NOn-Resident TnXes,

In tho town of Norway, in the County of oxford
for the year 1873
The following list Of taxes real estate Of
non resident owners in the town OF Norway, for
the year 1878, in bills committed 20 G. r. LORD.
Collector of said town, on the 81 day OF
Aug, 1878. has been returned By him to me as re-
naming unpaid on the 10th day OF June 1879 by his
certificate Of that date, and now remains unpaid,
and notice Is hereby given that II said taxes inter
est and charges are not paid into the Treasury OF
said Town, within eighteen months from the date
OF the commitment of said bills, so much Of the
real estate taxed as will be sufficient TO pay the
amount due therefor, including interest and
charges, will without further notice BE- sold at
public auction At the store of Whitcomb OK.
nard, in said town, on The 2st day Of FeD'ry 1850
at ten o'clk a. N.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09
NOn.Resident Taxes,
In the town Of Brownfield in the County OF orfor'
for the year 1878.

In the town Of Brownheld in the County Of Oxford,
for the year 1878.
The following list of Taxes on Real Estate OF nom
resident owners in the Town Of Brownheld for
the wear 1878 In bills committed 10 DANIEL HILL,
Collector OF said Town, on the zVth uAy Oh
July 1878, has been returned by him TO me as
remaining unpaid on the 10Th day of June, 1873,
by his certificate of that date, and now remain
laxes and interest and charges are not paid into
the Treasury OF the said Town, within eighteen
months from the date OF the commitment OF the
will be sufficient to pay the amount due therefor,
including interest and charges, will, without fur'
Their notice, be sold at Public Auction, at the
Of January, 1880, at a O'Clock IN the afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09

A correspondent writes to the Bangor
Wig: While | was in Hermon one day
last week was told the names OF fourteen
men who voted for Smith last year who
will vote for Corporal Davis this year.
They live in three adjoining school dis
tricts. 4 leading Republican who is well
posted says the town will throw hfty
more Republican votes than were thrown
last year. One boasting Greenbacker said
he didn't know of n Republican left, but
he was informed that there were nineteen
in his own school district.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09
AROOSTOOK COUNTY.
GOOD oMENs FOR NEXT MONDAY.

Our correspondent writes: The member
or the Greenback State Committee from
Aroostook, has come out for Davis and the
Republican County ticket. Scores OF
Greenbackers are doing the same thing.
Aroostook will give good account OF her
self on the Sth Of Septcmber.-Leieiston
Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09


cur before the next regular issue Of this
paper. Every preparation for the grand
celebration is being rapidly made. We
predict "big time" So many persons,
eminent in the various walks OF life, have
had their birth or temporary home in Par
is, that this event Is one OF more than
ordinary Importance. The speeches, his
torical addresses and poems will be OF a
high order, and Of great value in forming
the history OF this town. Attractions in
the line OF parades, drills and music are
being prepared, to entertain all, as well as
an 'immense" dinner. If the day is pleas
ant, there will be u large gathering, and
great forbearance and courtesy must be
exercised by all. Our accommodations for
teams and for lodgings will be somewhat
limited, and persons from distance should
come prepared TO take care or themselves
so far As Is possible. A hearty hospitality
will be extended to all; but our village IS
small, and this should be remembered by
visitors, in making their preparations for
cured as protection from the weather.
Our buildings will be tastefdlly decorated,
and the day will be duly celebrated by all
At reminders OF the able men who have
gone before us, and OF those hardy pioneers
who settled the wilderness now known rs
Paris
We are informed by Mr.. Ripley OF Bos-
ton, who Is TO bring the band here for our
Centennial, that the band will be COM
posed OF volunteers from the various bands
OF Boston. These men will be in the uni
form OF the organization TO which each be-
longs, and are men who formerly resided
in Paris, or are natives of Maine.
Geo. Nelson Beals of the Boston Decor
alton Co. will furnish the decorations for
the Paris Centennial He will be in town on
Monday, and those who wish to have their
houses decorated should give him call or
orders may be left at this office.
The family OF Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo
King are enjoying their annual reunion.
During the early season they erected q
tasteful summer house which affords pro-
lection from the sun and yet gives all the
full benefit OF fresh, uncontinsd air. The
view from this ediAce Is very beautiful,
and the building Is consecrated not only
by family reunions, but as the scene OF
religious devotions and spiritual exercises.
The Indians who robbed Mr.. Hitler
were arrested by Sheriff Douglass, on
Wednesday They had moved on, but
were overtaken. II offences OF this char
acter were allowed to go unpublished, our
streets would soon become unsafe at all
hours. The parties were tried and COM
mitted on Friday in default OF 100000 fine.
The Academy has opened with iG schol-
ars. We anticipate there will be profit
able school.
Two sun-shades have been left at the
ladies' centennial meetings. The owners
may obtain them by calling on Mrs. j. b.
Thayer.
Mrs. Jordan or South Paris, lost
striped shawl, while on her way to the
centennial meeting last week The finder
will please leave it at the Andrews House.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09
Republicans policy has reduc-
ed the annual interest One-half.
STATE TAXES IN 1856 AND 1878.

STATE TAAES IN 1856 AND 1873.
The whole State tax in $50, the last yesr
OF Democratic rule, was s2Ol, 1894. In
ISIS twas sS99. ~. 20. Increase, $3.50
500 20. or Rearly three hundred and my
per cepi.-Democr0tic Campaign CtncUIdr
The whole state tax collected in 1856
was s2ll, SS4.GS, and was all devoted 70
ordinary State expenses. or the tax in
1873, there went to pay principal and inter
est on war debt, pensions, support Of sol
diers' asylum. the sum OF S490, $3.50; and
there WAS collected and distributed 70
towns for common school purposes, the
sum Of S226, l469l-Simply reducing mu-
uicipal taxes for schools 10 that extent, a>
I'm 1855 the towns raised this sum by their
municipal assessments. The account thus
stands
1856.
state tax for ordinary purposes, t2li,SSi a.
1873.
whole state tax. sS,sls.iO
Tax for WAT purposes, si$,dSo
Tax distributed 90 towns
for schools, So,l4osi
Total war and school tax, 'l6'5le-S'
Balance OF tax for ordinary pur- .....
poses, fi>''i'0-''
This shows that less Of the State tax
WAS devoted 10 ordinary purposes in ISIS,
than in 1856, instead of $50 per cent. more,
u charged in the Democratic circular.
Putting the matter in a nut shell. the tax
for ordinary State purposes in lN56 was
ou, mill. The tax in ISIS for war purposes
was over tiro mills, Tor distribution 10
towns FOR common schools one mill, and
for ordinary State purposes less than one
mill.-L,,-j,toE JoarHai
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09
Nonresident Taxes,
In the town Of Roxbury, In the County Of
ford for the year 1873.

In the town Of Roxbury, In the County OF OK.
ford, for the year 1873.
The following list Of taxes on real estate OF non
resident owners In the town OF Roxbury, for
the year 1873, In bills committed 10 X. l.. 1Ai-
LOB, Collector OF taxes of said town, on the
18th day of July, 1873 has been returned by him 20
me as remaining unpaid on the 9Th day Of July,
1879 by his certificate OF that date and remains
unpaid and notice Is hereby given that II the said
taxes, interest and charges are not paid into the
Treasury OF the said town, within eighteen
months from the date OF the commitment of the said
bills 40 much OF the real estate taxed a. will M
sufficient TO pay the amount due therefor including
interest and charges will without further notice be
sold at public auction the school house in distrc
No In said town, on the 18th day OF January,
1850, at II O'Clock, noon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09
Sewing Machines.

am prepared to furnish sale work 10 oil who
wsnld like TO purchase machines, and pay for
them in work. Prices ranging from $40 70 700
Now is q good time to get machine. A liberal
discount TO cash customers. Call at ID. III. COL
RY's OXFORD COUNTY DRY GOODS STORE, South
Paris, and see machines, and learn prices. G. W
BROWN, Agent New Home Sewing Machine.
al1.tf
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09
NOn-Resident Taxes,
In the town Of Newry, and County of OFF
for the year 1873.

In the town Of Newry, and County of oxford,
for the year 1873
The following list of taxes on real estate Of non
resident owners in the said town of Newry for the
wear ISIS in bills committed 10 Levi w. kilgore
Collector of said town on the twenty .nrst day OF
June, 1875, has been returned 0y MIN 20 me as
remaining unpaid on the l4th day OF June, 1873, BY
his certificate of that date and now remain unpaid
and notice il hereby given that If the said taxes
and interest and charges not paid into the Urea
sury of the said town within eighteen months nom
the date OF the commitment OF the said bills, so
much OF the real estate taxed as will be sufficient
10 pay the amount due therefor, including interest
and charges will, without further notice. be sold
at Public Auction At my store in said town. on the
10th day OF December, 1873, at one O'Clock, p. m.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09

That q remedy made Of such common, simple
plants a. Hops, Buchu, Mandrake. Dandehon, &c.
Can make 80 many and such marvellous and won
derful cures as Hop Bitters do9 1t must be, for
when old and young. rich and poor, pastor and
doctor, lawyer and editor, all testify to having
beeu cured by them. we must believe and doubt
no longer See other column.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09
HOW TO GET SICK.

Expose yourself day and night; eat too much
without exercise; work too hard without rest 4;
doctor all the time; take all the vile nosTums ad'
vertised; and then you will want to know
HOW TO GIT WELL.
Which 10 answered In three words-Take Hop
Bitiers See other column.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09

GILEAD.-0xford Conference will hold
its semi-annual session with the Church
in Gilead, Sept 3Oth and Oct. LIST. First
Preacher, Rev. Z. E. Bacon (alt.) d. Gar
land Second preacher, Rev. A. ]. Bene-
dict, (alt.) c. ID. Crane.
A. w. VALENTINE, Scribe.
RuTupt Sapf A 20
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09
How about equal taxation,

A correspondent Of the KeHHebsc Jour
nal saws that at Kent's Hill twenty Green
hackers have come back to the Republican
party.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09

Stephen Taylor, esq, OF this town,
breaches once in two weeks at the school
house in No. s. Next time, Sept. IA.
"Uncle" Ben Cole has caught bear.
The "Hop City" dams are building
One Democrat near me swears he will
not vote "the - mongrel ticket" Next |!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09

BYRON, Sept. 2.-Reuben Richmond lost
a fine two-year-old steer recently. He
Tapped out pan in which Paris Green had
been used.
Mr.. John White is building o house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09
We Challenge The World.

When We say we believe, we have evidence TO
prove that Shiloh's Consumption Cure is decidedly
the best Lung Medicine made, in as much as
will cure u common or Chronic Cough in one hall
the time and relieve Asthma, Bronchitis, Who op
Ing Cough, Group, and show more cases OF Con-
sumption cured than all others. twill cure where
they fail, II is pleasant to take, harmless TO the
youngest child and We guarantee what We say.
Price 10 cts, 50 cts. and cleo. II your Lungs
are sore Chest or Back lame use Shiloh's Porous
Plaster. Sold by A. N. GERRY, 10. Paris,
and oil other Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09

BRYANrs PoND, Aug. 29.-The Repub
licans held their caucus tonight to NOM
mate candidate for the Legislature. c.
d. Pickett was chosen Moderator.
Whole No. votes, l02
Necessary for choice 81
Benjamin Davis rs
Rufus X. Durham "a
Mr.. Durham moved that the nomination
be made unanimous. Town Committee for
the ensuing year: r. X. Durham, Chair
man, /. S. Curtis, Augustus Billings.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09
VERMONT CATTLE +!

T HAVE about 100 head OF cattle, taken from the
l. Valley of the Connecticut River, consisting oil
Matched Steers. !, 2 and years old. Cows with
calf at side. Oxen, &c. have also very choice
Bucks, viii buy, swap, sell or mismatch.
a. L. ANDREWS.
West Paris, Me-, Sept. 3, 1879,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09
Drs. EVANS q TILTON,

Drs. EVANS & TILTON,
Physicians & Surgeons, NORWAY, MAINE
sSOfice hours, 5 TO IL, .. IN. and TO g, p. m.
Particular attention paid to diseases OF the eye
and ear by DR.. EVANS.
Diseases OF the Air Passages a specially bl
Or. TILTos.
onice No. . NATIONAL BANK BUILDING.
CALVIN +. EVANS, NJ. ID.
FRANK II. TILT0S, N. d
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09
New Advertisements.
Stock Farm for Sale !

CITUATED 10 Andover within two miles OF the
y village on stage road. Containing 200 acres Of
land IS Of which ia interyale, 50 acres wood and
timber land. For further particulars. call on or
ADDRESS J. II. MITCHELL.
Andoyer Semi a. 1879 2.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09
J. U. P. BURNHAM.
Notice.

THE annual meeting Of the oxford County STU.
Il tusl Fire Insurance Company, will be holden
At Grange Hall. SO. Paris, on Wednesday, the 2ith
day OF september, 1879, at one O'Clock, p. m. A
full attendance Is desired.
ID. Il. GROVER, President.
c. ii. GEORGE, Secretary,
South Par Is. AuR. 2S. ls1D. s23W.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09
Notice OF Foreclosure.

WHEREAS, Jonathan Blake, OF Norway, in
w the county Of Oxford, and state OF Maine,
on the thirteenth day Of November, A. D. lsos oy
his deed of mortgage of that date, recorded IN
oxford Registry of Deeds, Vol l5S, Page lO''con,
yeyed 10 Freeiand Holmes OF oxford, IN said
county of Oxford, q certain lot or parcel OF land
situated in said Norway, and being all and inc
same property, land, buildings, machinery, wafer.
lower &C. conveyed 10 Jonathan Blake by John
Tucker, by his deed of Warranty, dated April 10,
1880 and recorded with oxford Records, Book ~
Page lSs, 10 which reference may be had Tor de-
,cription OF the property thereby conveyed 70 Sc
cure the payment of certain note OF hand there
in described. and whereas, +. X. Holmes oil OS.
ford in said county, rs executor OF the estate OF
Freeland Holmes, on twenty seventh day OF Aug
INST A. D. 1879, duly assigned 10 the subscriber the
above described mortgage, and the debt thereOy
acquired as recorded with oxford Records BOOK
1871 Page 81, and as the conditions of said mort.
gage have been broken, claim foreclosure OF
the same according 10 the Statute In such cases
made and provided, and give this notice ior shA'
purpose. ,- , NOR .rrc
oxford, Aug. q, 1873. s25w
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09
Do You Believe IL

That in this town there are scores Ct persons
passing our store every day whose lives are made
miserable by Indigestion. Dyspepsia, Sour and
distressed Stomach, Liver Complaint Constipation
when Tor IS cts. we will sell them shilohs vitaliz
err, guaranteed to cure them. Sold by A. .GER-
nv On parts and all other druggials
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09

The most popular and fragrant Perfume Of the
day "HACKMETACK," try it. Sold by A. M.
GERRY, south Paris and all other druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-09

BETHEL, Sept. 4, 70.
New-York tribune., 1879-04-11
CONVICTED or AZ OLD OFFENCE.

John Jones, alias George Greene, alias
"Three Fingered Jack" arragned In the Court Of
General Sessions yesterday, charged with stealing
James Bowman pocket book containing 81. 100 IN
cash and number OF valuable papers. On Ap.l -,
1873, the prisoner ia Andrew PurtoN's liquor
saloOn in West-st. when Bowman, WHO had
been drinknE, entered. lie bought some flowers
from tie bartender. When he had concluded
his bargain. Mrs. Bowman looked in the place and
urged her husband h. hurry n order cross b. a ferry
boat 10 jersey Cty The pI volunteered tO help
Bowman carry the flowers be bad purchased. When
the ferry blouse was reached Ms Bowman saw the
prisoner take her husbands p0cketboOk from s
Her husband ut that moment taken ~, ana while
attending 10 him Jones walked away. Ten days rftor
ward he Was arrested by Detective Mcdonnell,
but when The case vas ca led Tor trial no one
appeared for the prosecution. and the prisoner
discharged Since then R0Wlan has died and the
charge has now been revived by his widow. The de-
fence that Purtell was crimnallv intimate with
Mrs. Bowman fter her husbands death pnd thar she
charged m with defrHudng ont ar So 900 Sne hd
him arrested for tins Gnl lodged IN Ludlow street Jan
Jones secured hi release ana thereby offence
Mrs Bowman. The jury found the prissHer guilty of
larceny from the person. ana he remanded for
New-York tribune., 1879-04-11
IMPROVING DOMESTIC SERTICE.

The efforts of several ladies to awaken inter
est in plan improve domestic service are so far,
only parity successful hut these efforts will be con
tnued The first call for meeting to discuss the ques-
ton brought together only three four Of the chief
promoters Twenty persons responded TO the call for "A
meeting Tuesday afternoon at No Al East Fourteenth
st. These included three four ladies' OF prominence
IN society who lent their presence, but were opposed
like the managers, to have their names published in
connection with the movement. Owing 10 the small
attendance it decided to adjourn till p. on
Tuesday OF week. But previous TO adourning Dr.
Van Norman was called upon TO say few words. He
remarked he had speech for the wealthy
auditors who had been expected. As Tor himself he
interested III the work these ladies were doing
that II he were worth na million OF dollars. and II he
could dispose OF half of IT. he would cheerfly endOw
the enterprise with half OF his wealth. DR.. Van Norman
then produced the notes OF his speech but of the
ladies suggested that might be well 70 postpone
discussion until the next meeting DR.. Van Norman
SAID he would make II point to bc present, and added
that beyond question great many ladies desiring TO
attend had been unable to find their way into the build
ing and 10 the room In which the meeting was held
New-York tribune., 1879-04-11
EIcH COSTUMES IN SIXTH AVENUE.

B. Altman g. Co.'s opening, which took
place Tuesday proved to be exhibition OF hand
some designed for evening dinner and street
wear both imported and OF the firms manufacture
The costumes made by the house were In some cases
hsndsomer than those imported Noticeable in the dis
play was black satin dinner dress lde en- princessc,
the bottom OF the skirt being finished all around with
three narrow rles Of satin The double shawl dTapory
In the 'front.' handsomely embroidered I'm olive old gold
and cardinal was finished with fringe matching the
three shades, The back has Vatican piait With the
embroidered shawl drapery each side The 'front.' has
a vest simulated by embroidery and fringe; the back
has long sash ends caught with three large pearl
buckles the ends being finished 70 match the cmbrOd-
cry.
Another dinner dress OF black satin and brocade Gren-
adne has the bottom Of the prncesse skirt hnhed with
two rows OF Knic-plalBg headed by wide loops
laid fiat aud all running one way. The drnpery
of grenadine il finished with q handsome fringe OF
tame ie and silk. The double dranery In the front Is en-
paner crossed by sash of brOCaced ribbon embrOdced
IN coos. The cardinal color, and the raised
leaves arc In adrd green This ribbon cost so yard.
The cOrsdgc la POnDGdOtTl l. finished WIFE vest oi
fine paIts offending the bust princesse dress Of
olive grain II Of combined old gold sau and Old
gold brocaded grehudine. Tie double shawl draperv In
the front l. finished by iilrge made Of narrow Old
gold satin ribbon with the ends finished WITH ta~scl
The pucd drapcry the back + hired TO form double
loops olive and Old gold satin The cOrsdge s finished
with double collar o. olive and old gold caught IN tie
front with bow.