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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-22
TIE BEGINNING OF LIFE.

A correspondent of the E'ceHiHg star
reports novel and probably generally
unknown incident of the early careers OF
the candidates for President and Vice Pres
ident. The following is the letter: Editor
Star: North Pownal, Bennington County,
Vermont. formerly known as Whipple's
Corners, is situated in the southwestern
corner of the State, and by the usually
Travelled road one passes in an hours ride
from New York through the corner of
Vermont by way of North PowDal into the
State of Massachusetts. In 1851 Chester
A. Arthur, fresh from Union College, came
to North Pownal, and for one summer
taught the village school. About two
years later James A. Garfield, then young
student at Williams College, several miles
distant, in order to obtain the necessary
means to defray his expenses while pursu-
ing his studies, came also to North Pownal
and established a writing school in the
same room formerly occupied by Mr.. Ar
thur, and taught classes in penmanship
during the long winter evenings. Thus
from a common starting point in early life,
after the lapse of more than quarter of a
century, after years of manly toll, these
distinguished men are by the action Of the
Chicago Convention brought into close
relationship before the nation and before
the civilized world.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-22

MoRE SOUND DENoCRATS.-A Water
vile correspondent of the Lewiston Jour
nal writes thus to that paper: The
nomination of Garfield for President gives
very general satisfaction to the Republi-
cans of Waterville. Said a lifelong
Democrat now seventy-one years old, and
one of the prominent business men of the
town: 4 shall give my first Republican
vote for Gen. Garfield and another man
who never voted anything but the Dem
Ocratic ticket said: They cannot fool me
any longer. shall vote the Republican
ticket, and have four boys who will vote
as | do There never was such unity
In the party as now"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-22


WEST PARTs.--S. B. Locke, Jesse Howe,
William Mooney, 4. $. Durham, Fred
Durham and Elisha Emery, all Of this
place. and William II. Boomer of Auburn,
returned Saturday, the 18th inst, from n
three days visit TO Magalloway River and
vicinity. The party secured about 400
trout, of more than average size, and sue
ceeded in getting 500 Of them home in
prime condition. Several West Paris fam
lilies were remembered on their retNn.
The steam mill here, now operated as 4
chair factory by Mr.. G. II, Barrows, en-
ploys "a hands, and such Is the demand for
the excellent articles Of furniture made,
that the factory is unable to MI all orders.
4 reserve crew works Monday and Thurs
day nights,
4. j. CARTS and l.. b. Andrews have
purchased the entire stock Of s. Il. Locke.
SO long in business here. McssrS. Curtis
and Andrews are both young men, and
have the integrity and push 10 maintain
the reputation OF the old store for square
dealing aud excellence Of goods Mr.
Locke has not retired from active bust
ness, 10y any means, aud finds enough TO
engage his attention by looking aiter SOW
cral farms, In furnishing wood for the
Grand Trunk Railway, and attending TO
his interest in the gri>t mill at this place
\. j. Curt, has sold his interest In his
old store TO stephen Curtis
Mrs. Mary &. bradbury has Just removed
her stock of goods to the new building
erected for her by Mr. Ethan Willis. aud
intends to keep her store we'll supplied
with millinery and fancy goods. The
drcss-making department vii! lie anGef the
charge OF Mrs. \. :. Durham.
At the VI. Z. chapel. last Sabbath, the
18th, Rev Mr.. Gerry conducted services
concentrating the one hundrcdth ami
vcr,ary of the first Sunday school. The
ioral offerings were gro.Use. sir Gerry
is very popular here, and is doing much to
eniightcn the children. lie enters upon
his second years passionate under favorable
auspices.
one of the most beautiful llower gardens
in this section Is that cultivated by Mrs.
Lucretia Buck, just outside the village. II
"a well worth one time, VINO hi- love
for the beautiful, to visit this charming
spot. Her window gardening ;, superb,
being of course more forward than her
outdoor plants, but in few weeks each
will vie with the other for supremacy. The
windows from .Ae roadway, nave the same
charming effect * II viewed through q
,tcrco,copc. To her the praise is largely
due for the decorations At the chapel.
W. II. Il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-22

When in March last we q. 4. Bucl,nms
* Co made a permanent offer Of 500 t.
any osc who could with any under fccJ
sewing machine accomplish ~ wide
range Of practical work Is can be accom-
pliShed on the Davis Vertical Feed Ma
chine, we intended II rs guarantee %
our customers OF our own faith In the
Davis Machine, which, after trial OF all
other frsi-cidsS machines, we regard ~
the very acme OF perfection. We wish 20
say here that if any OF our customers
want any of the cheap, trashy. second
class machines Clike the New Home, for
ns!ance). with which INSCRIPTIONS and
irresponsible dealers are trying 10 cheat
and deceive the people, we will furnish
them cheap, but will not recommend thcm
rs III for general family use, uos as spec
Tally adapted - any particular class Of
sewing. our reward was offered In ag
open and public manner, but no one Ia,
accepted il.
But recently. an obscure agent ndmed
BrOirR. OF little, secOnd.clasS, old-fash-
toned under feed sewing machine (called
the HOme). posted up around the country
an offer Of $50 20 any sewing machine
agent in oxford County who could show
do rs wide range or work as he could do
with the Home Knowing the Home % be
an inferior machine in every respect, We
thought the Offer WAS q mere Joke. New
erthclc,s we accepted Il, and as we expect
ed. the fellow who made the offer Sneakcd
out OF IT, Then, like a snail that leaves
It's dirty shell 10 mark II; Shiny track upon
the white marble of pure statue, ne pub
IL hos a f,tv auI crurrflpua attach apnfu-f
the Davis Machine.
This fellow Browns article, headed
''slOQl (y) Reward" is mere tissue OF
falsehOods We have no needle feed ma
chine 20 test We know nothing about
the expiration of the needle feed patent.
We do know, however. that the vertical
feed patent has at least i've years longer %
run. This Brown signs himself as agent
OF Noiseless New Home Machine. In that
he IS correct For the New Home ha~
made and will forever continue 10 make A.
little noise in the world as anything that
was ever made and called sewing ms
chine.
We see by an advertisement in the DEN
oCRAT, that this fellow Brown wants -
swap some old sewing machines for cOun-
try produce. Hence we infer that the rea-
son why he sneaked out of his offer when
we accepted 1t, was that he could not raise
the $50. We would advise you, Brown,
TO get a chance to sell some machine that
has at least ONE POINT TO commend II to
popular favor, and then If you will deal
honestly with the people, YOU will some
day have surplus of $50 to sport on.
and never be. driven to the necessity OF
backing down on a $50 trade.
J. A. GERRY, Davis Machine Ag't,
Canton, Ne.
J. A. BUCKNAM Co.,
Gen. Ag'ts, Mechanic Falls, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-22

CoSeREss.-The Forty sixth Congress
ended its labors last Wednesday. The
session has been quiet one and more
remarkable for what it has left undone
than for what it did. About 1000 bills
and resolutions have been introduced, yet
few important measures have been passed
outside the appropriation bills. The
Geneva award, the fisheries matter, re-
funding, tariff, Interstate commerce, and
electoral count, are among the most i'm
Portant measures left pending. The Ute
settlement ratification and the amend
ment Of the internal revenue laws are
the most important bills passed outside
of the appropriations, except the deputy
marshal matter, which the Presidents
veto leaves just where it was year ago,
and there is danger of another midsum-
mer session.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-22
LETTER WRIr1NG-The Fusion state

LETTER WRITING-The Fusion states
men Of Maine are great letter writers.
1t is said that Fogg IS forcing Fusion by
exhibiting Democratic letters endorsing
the count-out And now comes the NetC Re
!iqion and sits down on young Chase of
Pennington in the following unceremo-
NOUS manner.
The New Religion seems 70 have turned its
attention from the old enemy IL fought a year
ago and gone 10 fighting the Green hackers. SO
has the Gazette and Bill simpsons paper OF
Ballast Frye should present each with gold
headed cane. They are earning Oue'-lfHrm-
ington Herald.
Mr. w. ID. Chase wrote this. partly to
echo the sentiments of the Enquirer, and
partly because OF our remarks concerning
the Auburn Convention. Mr.. Chase seems
10 have forgotten the letter he wrote TO US
q short time before the convention in
which he announced his purpose not To pay
any attention 10 the call Is issued by the
District Committee, and in which he de-
clared the call TO be trick of MIR. Foggs
TO grab the nomination. He seems also TO
have forgotten that but few months ago
he was going TO sue the Decentralization
Chronicle for libel. Now he presumes TO
lecture the Ner Religion on point of con-
sistency. Mr.. Chase, like all new converts,
seems 20 be troubled with ''too much will
lingness-" Mr.. Fogg should see to it that
the young man does not do too much for
% cents.
II is unfortunate for politicians that
business men keep their letters on file.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-22


PARIS. The funeral services of Dea.
Joel B. Thayer were conducted at the Bap-
fist church last Wednesday. There was
large gathering OF citizens to pay their
last respects to this sainted man. Ex-
Gov. Perham OBLIGATED as manager, and
DR.. III. c. Estes conducted the funeral
services. Dea. Thayer has been for forty
one years a Deacon in this church, and
became professor OF religion over sixty
years ago. He was one of those men OF
whom unbeiieyers say: "If there ever was
n Christian, he was one"
J. ii. Rawson sent us a large mess of
green peas for Sunday dinner. Mr.. Raw
son had mess from his vines on the 18th.
No person in this section takes more inter-
est in farming and gardening than Mr..
Rawson, and none meet with better sue
cess.
Paris Hill Brass Band went to So. Paris
Saturday evening, and serenaded the SO.
Paris Band. They were invited into En-
CINE House Hall, and received handsome
treat. Both bands then marched to the
residence of l.. +. Keene, new member
Of the Benedicts. and serenaded him. Mr..
Keene did not respond, being taken wholly
by surprise.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-22
Republican caucus held at the Town

At Republican caucus held at the Town
House, Saturday afternoon, the following
delegates were elected: ~
STATE CoNvENTIoN.--J. c. Marble, IL.
C. Estes. ID. D., Geo. H. Watkins, i. c.
Fickett, ID. N. True, w. ii. Richards I.
J. Whitehead.
DISTRICT CoNvESTIoN.-J S. Wright,
A. X. Jackson, Isaac Rounds, p. c. Flick
EFT. r. a. Pratt, H. A. Fuller, j. S. Clapp.
lCogNTY CoNvRNTIoN.--Geo. A. Wilson,
S. Z. Stearns, A. j. Curtis, Alya Shurtleff,
Nd. Bolster. Geo. b. Crockett. .------
At the Decoration Day services in So.
Paris, Mr.. T. j.. Whitehead made some
remarks and read n poem appropriate to
the occasion. Our reporter failed 10 note
the same in his general report. The poem
was given to US for publication, but not
till the second week after the services, and
then too late for that issue We make
this explanation in order that Mr.. White
head may not be overlooked as partici-
pant in these patriotic exercises. Mr.. w.
is one of our stalwart citizens, and one
who Is always ready to say good word
for the soldier boys.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-22

Messrs. Bncknam & Co. propose TO hold
Sewing Machine contest in Dixfeld, q
back town in which he has sold over thirty
machines, and in which have never sold
one and never expect to. Not caring to
be trapped into this little scheme, | pro-
pose to exhibit the two machines at the
Fair this fall, where the people of the en-
tire County might witness the work, and
where the INV HONE might have, at least
an equal number of friends. At this Mr.
b. trots out the campaign roosters of the
DEMOCRAT. 1.-The will bring his Vertical
Fed Rooster TO the fair this fall the NEW
HOME will make Chicken Soup OF him In
Just one hour and twelve minutes; if Mr..
j. A. Gerry will operate his machine will
throw of the one hour.
G. w. BROWN,
Gen. Agt. NEW HOME Machine,
So. Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-22
METHoDISTS AND MASONRY

At the recent session of the Metho-
dist Protestant conference, the committee
on the subject Of Freemasonry, submitted
a report on petition from the Minnesota
conference, which was adopted. The re-
port says: "The petitioners do not state
what are the oaths, obligations and princi-
pies which they allege are repugnant and
antagonistic to Christ and holiness, and,
as the oath, obligations and principles
aforesaid are unknown to the general con
ference, aud as the fact is indisputable
that many of the most exemplary members
OF various Christian denominations are
connected with Masonic institutions, there
fore it is assumed that the petitioners are
mistaken in their estimate of Freemasonry;
while 1t Is evident that the estimate is
based at least upon mere guess or conjcct-
ure, and, as the general conference cannot,
consistently with its high and dignined
character as church legislature, work in
the dark, especially if in so doing it would
gravely pronounce many OF our brothers
in Christ to be antagonistc TO him; there
fore, we recommend that the general con-
ference decline to take action with refer
ence to Freemasonry."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-22
COUNTY CANDIDATES.

The candidates for Senators, so far as
we know, are, in the Western District,
Freeland Howe, esq, of Norway. and
Judge A. H. Walker of Lowell; in the
Eastern District, George ID. Bisbee of
Buckfeld, and Albert 5. Austin OF Dix
field. - q
For Sheriff, we do not learn that there
will be any opposition to the customary
denomination of Sheriff Douglass OF
Waterford
For Register of Probate, H. c. Davis,
esq, the present efficient register, Will be
a candidate for denomination. We do
not learn of any other candidate for this
position. Mr.. Davis is thoroughly famil-
lar with all the details of the Probate
Office. and it would be mistake to make
any change here, as the Judge has only
been connected with the Office for one
year. The public is always better served
when one of the officers of each depart
ment has had long experience in the posi-
ton.
For County Commissioner, the Repub-
hcans of Rumford will present the name
of Waldo Pettengill of that town. Mr.
Pettengill has long been connected with
town affairs in Rumford, and has been
very efficient man. Merit Parsons, esq,
of Hartford, will also be candidate Tor
this position. Mr.. Parsons is well known
throughout the county.
For County Treasurer, the publisher
of this paper will again be candidate.
Ii there is another candidate his aspira-
tons have not been made known at this
office.
There will be another issue of the
DEMOCRAT before convention day. If
any candidates are not here mentioned,
we shall be pleased TO give them notice
at that time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-22
A REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION
WILL BE HEID IN GRANITE Hall, AUGUSTA
WEDNESDAY, JUNE %, 1850.
Asrt OK

WILL BE HEi.D IN OkANiIE tiALhs aNNNSAN'
WEDNESDAY, JUNE %, 1851.
AT IL O'CLOCK A. NJ,
for the purpose OF nominating candidate
for Governor to be supported at the Sep
TENDER election, and two candidates Tor
Electors OF President and Vice President
OF the United States, and 10 transact any
other business that may properly come be
fore the Convention
The basis OF representation will be as
allows: Each city, town and plantation
will be entitled 10 one delegate, ana TOT eV-
ery seysnty-tve votes cast for the kepubh'
can candidate for Governor in 1879 an adj
ditional delegate, and fraction OF forty
votes in excess Of seyenty-fve will be ac-
corded a delegate
The State Committee will be ia session
I'm the ante-room Of the Hall at o'ciOck,
on the morning OF the Convention, 10 re
ceive the credentials OF delegates.
For the first time in the history OF Maine
the attempt was made in 1879 10 deprive
the people OF the right TO choose their own
officers, and TO corruptly continue IN pow
or those whom the people had rejected.
The authors. abettorS and accompliceS IN
this crime against free government are now
seeking 20 come before the people under
some new party nSme-sSSiAng themselves
OF an alias. the common resort OF those
who seek 20 escape the responsibility ana
punishment OF their crimes.
Against these men. under whatever name
fhey may appear, all those citizen who con
demn the nefsriouS plot 20 destroy the
rights Of suffrage, are invited 70 unite,
without regard % past party aliiiiatiOns'to
preserve honest Government for the hon
est people OF Maine.
BY order Of the Republican State Com
mittee.
c. A. BoUTELLE, Sub
FRED y. Dow, S..t..o,
GEo. c. WING. 'o"'''''' WV
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-22

The quails imported from Italy for the
State of Maine, arrived in Portland
Wednesday noon, with but small loss by
deaths while on their long journey. These
birds, 2G01 In number, were purchased by
private subscriptions, at a cost Of about
So per hundred, in order TO stock the
State with this fine species OF game bird,
the migratory or true quail Of Europe.
They will be liberated in Y;s.Cus localities,
where they are expected TO breed, migrate
South in autumn, and return to breed again
each succeeding year in the same locali-
ties. They live upon the ground In open
fields, and feed upon seeds and insects.
Farmers should be Interested in protecting
these birds for propagation, and public at
tention is called to the special law for
their protection:
"No Quail shall be killed, or had In possession
except alive, any time previous TO sept /, isSi,
under penalty OF rs for every offence, and II
additional for each quail killed or had I'm pos
session, except alive."-lChap. ls9, Pub. Laws
lSO.
one hundred were Immediately forward
ed to parties here Wednesday night, and
in company with many others, we repaired
to IIarmons Stock Yards, where the little
fellows were confined, to admire their
beauty, and smack our lips at the prospect
of having a half dozen dropped into our
porringer after the Presidential election in
lsSi.-NOrlrdy Adcertiser
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-22

MERITED SUCCESS. w. II. Simpson,
ESQ.,, OF the Republican Journal, Belfast,
has just added TO his already quite com
plete printing establishment, a new and
very handsome improved printing press
from the celebrated foundry of r. Hoe &
Co., New York. The press is driven by Il
new steam engine, manufactured at Bel
fast. While these improvements betoken
prosperity, they also show that the Journal
geographically will continue TO compare
with the excellency of its editorial man.
agement.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-22

BNY ELErHANr.-The Baby Elephant,
born in Philadelphia, in Cooper and BaIlcy's
Menagcric buildings, March 10th, this
yca,, is part and parcel Of the Great
London Circus which is 10 exhibit in Lew
iston, Tuesday, June 20, aud is conceded
20 be the greatest curiosity in natural his
tory seen in over two thousand years. II
nurses with its mouth ipStead OF the trunk,
despite the theories OF ancient writer's and
travellers. The pab!c actually turn wild
over ,his big-littlc baby, and the ladies aud
children linger about 1t hour after hour
powcriess to tear themselves from the
scene The little one is an exact minia-
ture copy Of its mother and father, and
both accompany il in It's travels. II i
presented with all the balance of the count
less ATTRACTIONS, archie and geological
which make up this great show.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-22
REPUBLICAN DISTRICT CONNEN-
TIO\


The Republicans Of the I'd Congressional
District Of Maine, are requested To send
delegates TO u convention 20 be held AZ
Auburn Hall, Auburn, on Thursday, the
oath day Of June, $3.50, at IL O'Clock a m,
for the purpose OF nominating candidate
for Representative 10 Congress, and also n
candidate for Elector Of President and
Vice-President OF the United States. and
20 choose a district committee.
Each city, town and plantation will he
entitled 10 one delegate, and one additional
delegate for every seventy-five votes cast
for Daniel F. Davis for Governor, AZ the
election OF 1879. A majority fraction OF
forty votes will be entitled 10 one addi-
tional delegate. The district committee
viii be in session prior 20 the meeting OF
the convention TO receive credentials.
v. III. SPRAGUE,
Greene, AndroScoggin,
JAMES :. WRIGHT,
Paris, Oxford,
&. F.. PURINGTON,
Bowdoinham, Sagadahoc,
III. u. Prescott,
New Sharon, Franklin,
District Committee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-22

MILTON PIN, June 9.-Farmers are near
ly done planting here. The potato bug sit
teth In state waiting patiently for the de-
velopment of the potato crop. Consider
able corn is being planted here this year,
In preference 10 lighting the potato bug.
The Free Baptist quarterly meeting for
this district was held in this place the I'd
and Sd ult Ministers from Harrison,
Bridgton, Weld, Sumner and Canton were
present, making one of the most interest
ing meetings ever held here. The social
meetings were of great interest. Rev. Free
land Starbird was ordained. The ordina-
ton sermon by Rev. c. T. ID. Crockett Of
Canton, was very impressive, followed by
prayer by Rev. l.. w. Raymond of Harri-
son, with the right hand of fellowship by
Rev. Mr.. Purington Of Weld.
Very interesting temperance meetings
are being held at Abbott's Mills every Sun
day evening, and many have signed the
pledge.
Many people have been to Rumford Falls
to view the logs damed up there. 1t is
truly wonderful sight. 1t is estimated
that about four million II. lay there in one
immovable mass. The falls are not to be
seen. NIX.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-22

F. VI. Fogg was around, Thursday,
asking where the grove was located IN
which the Greenback celebration was TO
be held. He found the grove, but not
much of celebration. II must be rather
discouraging to open campaign with
only IS hearers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-22
THE DEMOCRACY PHOTOGRAPHED
BY SOLD\.

: a
By SOLON.
Chase'S EHgWircr thus photographs the
Democratic party of the Country and of
Maine -
\ Democrat is peculiar ''crtter." He
will put up hard money platform in one
state, a soft money platform in another, Il
uant-tel- what-it.iS In another, none at all
In Maine. and would endorse polygamy in
Utah. If ii had u chance. But when you
come right down TO the Bourbon himself,
no matter what the climate YOU viii find
the same old animal and true Is ever 20 his
Instincts Wherever there are no holes in
the BARNARD wall, he will dress up in a
sheep-pelt and come in with the herd, the
same old wolf still. and with the same old
appetite for illegitimate mutton. He play
ed the game in the West, aud slaughtered
the focks handsomely, but the feast did
not seem to fatten him any.
But here is one trap in which his old Re-
publican hunters can catch him. When
ever they hoist a sign in the trail he will
20 the other way. If the Republicans
hoist Protection on pole, the Bourbon
strikes out rs hard rs ever he can for Free
Trade" II the Republicans hoist a tenn
peranCc plank III Malhc- ne VIII MAKE u
bolt for Local option" and when they
hoisted anti-fusion, he broke his neck to
fuse. The sign is still up but the animal
which howled among the hill-tops of Maine
is dead, and his chief mourners are his
Republican hunters, -none are so sorrow
full rs they. Their guns, their traps and
decoys were all made to hunt Bourbons.
Now these implements of warfare hang on
their lodge poles, and to them the woods
are gameless.