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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09
Reported for the OXFORD DEMOCRAT.
FRANKLIN ASSOCIATION.

The second annual meeting Of the Frank
lin Association OF Universalists was con
vened at Phillips, Thursday and Friday,
oct. slst and 22d.
On the 2lst at 10 a. m, the meeting was
called to order by the president, Mr.
Vaudeville Hall of Di1held.
Devotional exercises was conducted by
Rev ". Il. French ofTurner. Committee
ofarraugements presented programme on
public service.
Rev. James Paterson of DiXheld. dis
courscd on the text, add To your godli-
ness. brotherly kindness, and 10 brother.
ly Kindness charity. For iftheSe things be
in you and abound, they make you that yc
shall be neither barren nor unfruitful in
the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. ="
"a Peter, /, 7.s.
At 80, p. m, the council met, and
Major Din OF Phillips, chairman of com
mittee on credentials reported, present.
delegates from Dixticld, East DiXlcld,
North Jay, Wilton, Beans Corner, Farm
ington, Strong, Salem and Phillips
Matters of Importance concerning church
work were discussed. and service was held
In the afternoon.
Rev. { II. Johnston OF West Wateryille,
delivered an excellent discourse. Text,
Scarcely FOR a righteous man will one die,
vet peradventure for good man some
would even dare to die. But God com
m,udcth his love toward u, in that while
we were yet sinners Christ died for Us"
Romans. >, - The attention Of the
audience indicated the due appreciation OF
the subject and it, treatment.
APP. IN, assisted by Rev. j II. Little
of Brunswick Rev. II. c. Munson NJ Will
ton delivered the occasional sermon. The
Reverend gentleman chose for his text
these words Think not that | am come
TO destroy the Law or the Prophets. am
not came TO destroy but to fulhll.' The
mission OF Christ was we'll presented.
The truth as II j. IN Jesus was so portrayed
that il effected for good the hearts aud
minds orthe large audience. The church
was we'll ilned and the sermon adapted to
the occasion was well received.
Friday morning at : a. IN, good
spiritual conference meeting. led by Bro.
French, was held About twenty persons
took part. and the words which were
spoken by all sigulhed that the spirit OF
the Lord had blessed the hearts aud lives
OF his faithful ones who rendered testi-
mouy. Much good was done. Many were
led to 'rcioIce In the Lord"
\ BUSINESS meeting was held At 10 4. IN,
after which the Sunday school address was
delivered 10y Rev. James Paterson OF Dix
field lively discussion on Sunday
school work took place and many import
ant phases Of the work were presented.
In the afternoon an able sermon was
preached by Rev J. II. Little OF Brunswick.
The pleasant and profitable session was
brought to 4 close in the evening by Rev.
W. r. French, who preached a very logi-
cal. closely written and well delivered dis
course.
The Phillips parish choir rendered
throughout the occasion valuable service.
With several appropriate resolutions,
adjourned 10 meet on the third week of
oct. lSSl. j. L.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09
The Converted Puglllst.

Inc heV. Wlilihm thompson, WHO
died in England a short time ago spent
nearly quarter of century in tie
prize ring. under the name of =" Ben.
digo," having fought twenty four times
before he was forty. When he was
converted he had three belts, including
one for the championship. He hal
served twenty-eight terms in iIii flr
drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
"Bandigo's" own account OF his con-
version is very curious. While in
prison he at ended the IT gUlsr religious
services every Sunday. and lifst had bis
attention attracted by the ministers
account "of the set to between David
and Golish." IL became so absorbed
in hearing how ID ivid the little IN
iloored the giant and killed him." that
he forget where he was, and shouted
out Bravo I'm glad the little 'un
Won" When lac got TO his cell he began
TO think seriou is about what he had
heard, and could not avoid the couClu-
sion that somebody must have helped
in he narrative, y niigo continues:
We'll. it was n singular as though
IL was lone on ru,D5t The very next
Sunday the ptrs1n pr ached another
sern IN. which seemed hitting at ne
harder than the one the week be-
fore. II was all about the three men
Shadrach Mcsach and Bcndi-,, who
were cast into the fiery furnace, 9rd
who were saved by the Lord from being
burnt. On. yes I've heard about that
since, Il wasn't exactly Bendigo who
was the third maa, but the name
sounded ike it to me. and took 1t as
such, though | ii Int say anything 10
anybody. II one Bendigo can he saved,
why not another'' said TO myself. and
thought about IT. great deal. Sunday
after Sunday looked out for something
about me in the ser non. ani there it
always was. After tie one about the fiery
furnace came one about the twelve
fishermen. Now. I'm 4 fisherman my-
self Bless you! s,Ioa i rather think
| WAS, one OF tn best in England.
Well, after that came -..J.1er sermOn
about the 700 leit-hal lea men in Lhe
Book of Judges; and Am 4 eft handed
man Oi course | am. /: Was that
what beat the knowing ones have
had 10 stand up against Well. it
was this always going on that made
me make up my mind to turn IS soon rs
ever got out" Bendigo," or Will
liam Thompson, rs he was thcncc;orth
called, made good his purpose 10 lead &
better life. He began 10 Tt himself for
new work by learning his A B Cs. for
his early education had been so soneglected
that lie could not even read. He an
nounced. and carried out. his willing
ness TO spend the gest Oi ms dDys on the
platform, persuading men 10 embrace
religion. When h. began his IN nistra-
tions, about six years ago, he attracted
great attention, but the novelty soon
wore of. and he was permitted To con-
tinue his labors in quiet and efficient
way. HIS meetings a. the star, were
largely attended. specially by persons
of his own class, who listened W tn rapt
attention 10 his story OF his conversion
and his evidently sincere exhortations.
The meetings were held ut Cabman's
Mission hall, the Sven DiIs. and at
other places in notorious neishborhoods
in London.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09
Death by n LisiIess LIE.

Three years ago this spring the usual
Mass, was thrown into amazement by
the advent of Miss Parker. an occa.
sional resident therein. who had wooed
and won the heart and hand of Mr..
John Field. the heat waiter at Hotel
Ottawa, p. q Miss Parker, who was
then. and is now. possessed Of about
So. 600, me, NJ Field in his business
capacity At the Ottawa, was attracted
to him, and after few days tarry, see-
ing him daily ard inquiring about him.
love conquered all scruples. She sent
tor him placed her heart and his sup
port Tor life in his hand. The offer vas
accepted, love was reciprocal, matri-
monial life ensued, and flowed on easily
and merrily. Their happiness seemed
complete, and years of glowing ease and
jovial glee in its full enjoyment ap-
peared in store for them. He was genial.
social, pleasant, appreciative, and en-.
joyed his new-found life with con-
stantly increasing ze5t, in all which she
gave her warm sympathetic encourage
ment, being free and full in the expendi.
ture of her money; and thus each were
lovingly fond of the society OF each
other. At the time of marriage he was
apparently in the vigor of health, forty
five years of age; she few years his
senior. This change from an active
business life to life free from all care
and anxiety, wore upon him unheeded
in appearance he grew old very fast,
but lost nothing in his vigor Of spirits.
Disease gradually came, and after
short sickness, few months ago, death
called him.-Boston Tau.ler.
A census enumera:or of San Diego
found an old blind man who claims 10
be one OF the men who helped build the
"O.d Mission" los years ago. He
believes he is l2O years of age. At the
rancheria below tie court house was
found an Indian woman who claims TO
be also l20 years Of age. Her flesh and
skin are so wiihered that she resembles
rather IAN animated Egyptian mummy
than human being.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

'Now SEE." So said the blind man
after the Saviour had healed him. Actual
blindness is not easy to cure, although 1t
is sometimes done. But remember that
disease of the eyes often result from i'm
pure blood. If you have any reason TO
think your bad eyes may have come from
this cause, lose not an hour oftime in buy
ing a bottle of Or. David Kennedy's
"Favorite Remedy which will cost you
only One Dollar, and take it 10 cleanse your
blood. You can implicitly trust it to do
this Or drop line TO DR.. David Kennedy,
Rondout, Y. Y. State your case fully and
get the Doctors opinion free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09
The railroad monopolies do not have

The railroad monopolies do not have
it all their own way after all. A lady
in Chicago sued the Central Pacific for
seventy-five dollars damages for allow
ing locomotive 10 scald all the hair of
valuable dog expressed her from this
city. She obtained judgment and col
leeted the money before the company
found out that it was ] spanese dog,
dan never had any hair.-Sdn Francisco
Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09
TIMELY TOPICS

An old English miser named Rhodes.
who began making money as a rubbish
gatherer and died in squalor. has be.
queathed 100000 between the Royal
Free hospital. London, and the National
Liieboat institution. leaving his relations
penniless. The will stands, but the
charities have given The five next of Kin
S5.250.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

King Louis. OF Bavaria. has induced
his people 70 consen, to spending the
money they are willing to contribute TO
celebrate the seven hrndrcdth aniver.
sary OF the Wittelsbach family to the
Bayarian throne, in laying the founda-
tion fer grand general ,und 70 be en-
ploycd in the development and promo
tion OF Bavarian industries. and espe-
cially the hand-art mInUactuIes Of lis
country. Tue contributions TO this fund
already amount 10 2.CJJ.OJJ marks, and
is still growing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

DR. c. W Bcnson's Celery and Chamo-
mile Pills are prepared expressly 10 cure
sick headache, nervous headache, dyspep-
tic headache, neuralgia and nervousness,
and will cure any case. Price, 80 cents,
postage free. Parsons, Bangs & Co., Port
land, General Agents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

ALMOST YOUNG AGAIN. My mother was
afflicted 4 long time with Neuralgia and a
dull, heavy inactive condition Of the whole
system; headache, nervous prostration,
and was almost helpless. No physicians
or medicines did her any good. Three
months ago she began TO use Hop Bitters,
with such good effect that she seems and
feels young again, although over 10 years
old We think there Is no other medicine
fit to use in the family. "A lady in Proyi-
dence, r. I-JOurndi.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

The MoTuER's TESTIMONY. My little
girl has been out of health for some time,
and grew very much worse rs warm wealth
er approached. Nothing could get would
tempt her appetite and | felt very much
concerned about her. After trying various
remedies with no avail, procured bottle
OF Peoples Favorite Tonic Bitters, and.
contrary To my expectations, she is fast
regaining her health. cannot praise this
remedy too highly. THE MOTHER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

NEGROES! Who left the United States
for Liberia last year, have lately returned.
being unable 20 stand the climate. Every
body going to new climate should have q
Il bottle Of Sulphur Bitters with them a n
safeguard against disease. - Hartford
COHTdH.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

The announcement OF ten lines in
modest type that a new ocean cable, laid
in eleven days. unites America with the
old world, is in impressive contrast with
the noisy celebration which greeted
the first message under the Atlantic
twenty-five years ago. Nothing in its
way, and an important way it is, shows
the advance of telegraphy more than
this work of cable laying. In place of
the transitory line of 1853 we have now
some half doz2n ocean cables in sound
working order, and break in one OF
them is scarcely u matter of public
notice so little does it interrupt COM
munication with the old transatlantic
world. Great vessels fully equipped
with improved cable laying apparatus,
new methods in the twining Of the
cables themselves. and delicate tests
which fix with unerring precision the
place of break, all combine to make
the cable business almost rs prosaic and
certain a matter as telegraph7 on land.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

II. +. HODGE, Cambridge, Mich, says -
have been afflicted with Asthma for years,
an only Lung Pad' gave me Immediate
relief | can recommend il As the greatest
remedy ever produced. See Adr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

THE VoLTAIC BELT Co., MARSHALL,
MIcu, will send their celebrated Electro
VoItaic Belts TO the afflicted upon 80 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write 10 them with
out delay.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

Are you Bilious Try the remedy that
cured Mrs Clement Of Franklin, y. H.
Hoods Ssrsaparilla, made in Lowell, Mass
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

Why is il that the circus elephant never
kills the clown or the lemonade man?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09
PROBABLY NEVER

In the history of proprietary medicines has
any article met success at home equal to that
which has been poured upon HOOPS sARsA-
PARILLA. Why, such has been the success
Of this article, that nearly every family In
whole neighborhoods have been taking 1t at
the same time. Every week brings new evil
dence Of the wonderful curative properties OF
this medicine,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

An exchange speaks Of heavy black
silk dress that can stand alone. Still most
people would rather see dress parade.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

The only Stomach Remedy In the world,
guaranteed by yOur own Druggist is ID.
X. V. G.. Dyspepsia Remedy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09
NUMBER "A.

Pure, wholesome, nutritious and stimu-
lating without intoxicating are Malt Bit
ters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

All signS fail in time Of drought TO inter-
est man, save such a. are inscribed
Saloon" or sample Room"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

WOMEN AGENTS WANTED.-For partic-
ulars enclose stamp to Lydia +. Pinkham,
Lynn, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

Couundrum-Why do men feel so much
more like footing the bill collector than In
footing the bill itself?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

The spots on the sun do not begin 10
create the disturbance as do the freckles
on the daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

If the mountains had any way OF express
ing themselves, you would probably hear
Pixies Peak.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

Two stalwArt men were working at
night in a Chicago freight yard. Each
had large kerosene lamp. A quarrel
arose between them which ended in a
fight. The lamps were used as weapons,
and were speedily broken over the
heads of the contestants. The oil ran
over them and caught lire. but neither
would let 20 his hold, and they con-
tinued the struggle with their bodies
enveloped in flame, until both were
disabled by burning. One died imme-
diately, and the other lived only few
hours.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

Recently complaints have been made
70 Tie French authorities thA, o.eomar-
garine butter has been substituted Tor
the ggnuine article in the asyiuns OF
Paris. Tie Paris Academy o! Medicine
has male vispruu Investigation, under
IN order from the government. The
report OF the com nit.ea Is ay-:inst the
use OF margar n, in the asylums, and
is also adverse % It's general use rs q
substitute for butler. The margarine
as originally prepared is no longer an
object of commerce, being too dear.
That which il ac.utIiy in use is an in
dustrial product open 10 various frauds.
Vegetable oils are especially introduced,
and if it is easy 10 decide by chemical
analysis whether given product con-
siSts OF butter or margarine, IL is very
difficult u affirm whether this mar
garlue is pure or mixed with oils, and
vegetable oils are known 70 be more
difficult of digestion than animal fats.
II was founi TO be miserable con-
glomerste of peanut oil, diluted milk,
and beef.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

Man may be ungrateful, but the human
race Is not so.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

In making wills, some are left out and
Others are left tin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

or course you always get the best butter
milk from goats.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

Three enormous steamers intended for
the Atlantic trade are now building on
the river Clyde one each for the Gu
nard, the Inman, and the Guion lines.
Tie Cunard liner will have tonnage OF
: $40, and an indicated horsepower OF
1900. The Guion liner will be $500
tons and 10000 horse-pow wer. The Ia
man liner, the City of Rome will be the
largest AMI most powerful steamer
ahoat, excepting the Great f stern, her
tonnage being o 500, with engines OF
l2,G00 horsepower. Ii IS expected th1.
these three steamers will b. c.pabie OF
attaining spce! % seventeen knots IN
hour under favorable circumstances,
thus rendering the voyage between Liv.
erpoo ana New York, or vice versa,
under seven days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09
LYDIA 4. PINKHAM'S
Vegetable Compound.
FOR ALL FEMALE COMPLAINTS.

This preparation. rs t.' name s.sr!fes. consists
of Nrs~tA Able Prop -l.. f.at .r Eiiuilcss u the
uost delicate ilv4lt tr1n Duc tfit. the merits
OF this Conp0unl ril b. recognized, ~ rrlieiis
immediate. .ri ssa iIs u>c - continued. N
uinetv-nil- cssc- u g A1uduc!. a POSITIVE and
perm ,aeui cure is effected. o.. thousands WILL
iesti- On account Oft. proven merits. II i TO-
dNy recommended and prescribed by the best
phvsc-1u. "a tt- CO tatry.
1; will cure entirely the vors, form Of falling
of the uterus, L-ucogrhcl, lrrcgular AID Pam
fui Meustrat.ion, az Ostuan Tro, blcs. lntam-
nAiian and UicerAJiul, tlCo,lirgs, al Dispiace-
meats and the conscQuel; sp.r.l weakness, and
/, especially adapted % thc Change % Life. IL
will Dissolve AMI CXpel tuunr, from The uterus
Ia an early stage of dyv Cl01Gntuf. The tenden-
cy % Generous Hgmors stCrc 4, checked very
speedily b. IL use.
L. fact Il hss proved % Be the CREATES; and best
remedy TIA, has ever trea discovered. IL per-
u esics every portion Cf ibc sN>tsm. and gives
neN 10 an Vlg1T II removes tfiutucs>, hatu-
lency, destroys al craving for si.mu.anis, and
relieves wcakncss o! the stomach
IL cure. Bloauug. ileadaches, Nervous Pros
tration. General DsblAtv, Sleeplessuess. Depres-
sion aud Indigestion That feeling Of barring
down. causing psin, weight ard backsche, -
alss.ys perrntuently curr,l by is usc. J. will.
AZ al tines and under al circumstance, ACT In
harmony with the laws that govern the female
system-
For Kidney Complaints Of eliher sex this CON-
pound Is unsurpassed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

The influence and value OF gymnastic
exercises is well illustrated by some OBJ
servations by NJ. Marcy. With an in
strument called the pneunograph he
has obtained q record OF the respiration
Of certain young soldiers at the military
school of Vincennes. This shows him
that, after some four or five months OF
gymnastic training. the average number
OF rJsBirations is reduced from twenty
to twelve a minute, and their amplitude
is more than quldrupled. 1t may be
inferred, therefore, tnat the young sol.
diers breathe twice as much air as before
their course of exercise. Beginners in
the course show "A considerable quick
ening OF respiration by a run of third
of a mile, but such run produces no
change in the breathing of the men who
have been in training for few months.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

HURRAH, For OUR SIDE. Many people
have lost their interest in politics and in
amusemeuts because they are so out Of
sorts and run down that they cannot en-
JOY anything. If such persons would only
be wise enough 10 try that Celebrated
remedy Kidney-Wort and experience its
tonic and renovating effects they would
soon be hurrahing with the loudest. In
either dry or liquid form it is a perfect
remedy for torpid liver, kidneys or bowels
-ELrhdRge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

When we see XX xxx on liquor cask,
we always think of the amount of criss-
cross walking condensed inside Of il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

Patrick dressing for party :-"Bedad,
now. an shan't be able 20 get on those
boots till I've worn them a tonne or two"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09
LYDIA Z. PINkHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

L preparci 4; e3s aul 2jj Western Avenue,
I vnu. MaSs Price si.00. six bottles for so.oO-
Seut ~ mail in ihc form u f.s, also IN the iorln
:. o,enrr-. on rrcrp: Of rgce, 81 90. per box,
for either.
Mrs. PINKHAM freely answers all letters OF
Inquiry send for pamphlet. Mention this paper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09
Hoods
SarsqpanM

as 10 derive tnelr greatest lneulcIndl encclS
with the least disturbance TO the whole sys-
TEN. In fact this preparation is so well bal
anced In its action upon the alimentary
canal, the liver, the kidneys, the stomach,
the bowels and the circulation OF the blood,
that 1t brings about healthy action OF the
entire human organism, that can hardly be
credited by those who have not seen the re-
markable results that have followed Its use.
II the Sarsaparilla does not prove sufficient
ly laxative, take a few doses Of HOOPS VEG
FTABLE PILLS. Ii Is we'll IN all cases OF
biliousness to take these pills in connection
with the Sarsaparilla for the first ten DAYS.
That dull. sleepy, sick feeling can be wholly
overcome by the use OF these remedies. win
YOU give them trial and be yourself again?
An ex-aIderman OF this city says OF Hoods
Sarsaparllla, II is the strongest sarsapa-
rilla ever saw
Each dollar bottle contains one hundred
(ayerages) doses. Sold by all druggists.
Price one dollar, or six for five dollars.
Hoods sarsaparilla, prepared only bye
/. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
~ Use HOODS TH-PowDER.