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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08
HrR.M-Decora.ion Day was observed

HIRAM. Day was observed
under the auspices of Mt. Cutler Grange.
The graves Of the dead were decked by
loving hands with wreaths aud flowers,
after which services were held in Grange
Hall and addresses made by the following:
Revs. I. j. Mead, A. p. Sanborn and G. G.
Andrews; also by A. X. p. Googin, Oliver
Allen and John Kimball. An original poem
was contributed by Mr.. w. H. Thorndike.
The music from the Union, and Song choirs
was very fine. Mr.. j. 8. Moulton very
ably presided. Forty-three Of the best OF
our town sleep in honored soldiers graves.
A smart shower Of rain and hail Is fall
ing at noon, June 4, at East Hiram.
Our citizens are pained to learn that our
respected townsman, Capt. Randall Libby,
=. meschant Of %. Hiram, was STRICKEN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08
LOOK ON THIS PICTURE, THEN on
THAT

The time has not come when the coun-
Try deems it safe to trust the party Dem
ocrstic) that sought to destroy the Gov
eminent. "-GeRerai PlGisted in has speech
IN Republicans District Convention, Aug. II,
1875.
"Gentlemen OF the Democratic Conyen-
ton understand you have placed me in
nomination As your candidate for Gov
ernor. accept the position. "-t'enerai
Paisted in his speech in Democratic State
ConrepfiOR, JaRe I, 1850.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

CANTON, June 5.-Several parties from
this town have been, and are now, to the
Lakes. One party returned last night, and
brought some splendid trout, several OF
them weighing pounds each.
NJ. +. Kicker and o. A. Hayford have
formed partnership in the insurance bust
ness. Office at o. A. Hayford's drug store
There is talk OF forming military com.
pany here. do it, by all meaus. ED.
COMPOSING STICK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

GRADUATION EXERCISES. At the
Bridgton High School, June 4th. the fol-
lowing students from Oxford County took
part in the graduation exercises:
Recitation, ''The Maiden Martyr" Miss
Jennie Bean, Denmark; essay, Hidden
Treasures, Miss Nellie Maria Pike, Swe-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08
C. X. CHAPMAN, Com. on
y w. F. Il s4 nhESs' Resolutions.

NEWSPAPER CHANGE.-The York County
Independent is about to cease publication,
and In its place will appear the Old Orch
ard Beach Sea Side Reporter, paper de-
voted to the interests Of the most famous
watering place this side of Newport. The
advance sheets Of the Reporter, just out,
promise lively and valuable Journal. 1t
will be published daily by w. S. Noyes, q
man of approved ability and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08
IL GOOD SEWING MACHINES AT
IS EACH.

But little worn, and warranted two
year,. Singer Wheeler & Wilson, Howe,
Florence, &C., &. From IS to IS each.
VIII exchange for country produce. G.
w. Brown, General Agent for the cele
brated NEW HOME machine, the best in
use, So. Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08
POLITICAL NOTES.

We have our fingers again on the pub
lie pulse.-Es- Secretary Gore, az ne OPEN
inJ Of the GreeRbdck COAccati0H. :
Fortunately for the people you have not
your tlnsers on the public purse.
The last Congress voted $50, 900 for
the survey OF a ship canal across the State
OF Florida. The engineers have made the
survey, spent the money and report that
the cost of the canal would be little over
$50, O0O, 900. This is only one of many
wasteful surveys ordered
The keenest possible thrust was admin
istered 10 the contingent conspirators by
Gen. Plsisted, in his speech on Tuesday,
accepting the Greenback nomination. He
said
'when We become so dcmoralizcd that we
do not respect public trust and do not regard
u as something sacred. we are near the fall OF
q great people"
This sentiment wasn't cheered worth a
cent. Foster, Sawyer, Cove, Simon Brown,
Fogg, Parker and others, seemed 10 look
glum, as though that passage in the speech
was little personal, and might have been
omitted without serious deteriment 70 its
general tone.
A correspondent writes:
II Mr.. Foster thought IL was necessary 10
quote Scripture. In his speech TO the Grccnback
Convention, he had better learn 10 quote II
correctly. No "sainted man OF old when his
enemies stoned him." ever said Father forgive
Them. for they know not what they do" See
Acts :j9-6O.
Mr.. Fosters scriptural knowledge seems
TO have departed with his political integri-
". We notice, however, by last nights
Commercial that since the delivery of his
speech he has consulted spiritual advisers,
and changed his scriptural illustration to
conform more nearly TO the record.
The National Democratic Convention
will meet at Cincinnati, June 22. tits said
that Tilden at the proper moment will an
nounce his preference, aud that Henry b.
Payne of Ohio will be the man. Mr.. Payne
and his two sous are worth two millions OF
dollars.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08
coon TEMPLARS' MEETINGS.

A session OF the Oxford District Lodge
OF Good 1SnpldfS was held at Hebron
Academy o. wednlsday. June 3D. Seven
ss66rdf )ase lodgex teIQ fhIly represented
81 lei he VIZ: ti1eIble, Of Z. Sum-
~ FdDsst Lake, q Hartford, Nezinscott
ed dsystsF wave. Of Buckneld, Rising
Star, OF No. Paris. Sure Haven and Noun
tain Home, OF Hebron.
The district officers, with one exception,
were all present, and the attendance ana
interest were good. Reports from the vari-
ous lodges showed an active interest In
the cause, and an increased activity on the
part of some, - The state OF the Order ~
the county seems to4be hopeful and cheer
ing. AMER the usual business transae-
lions, the following resolves were discussed
with much interest and upanimity:
Resolved, That Good Templars and other
temperance organizations have great rea-
son to rejoice, that large majority oil INC
representatives OF the people, or every
political and religious party, show by their
acts that public opinion In Maine sustains
the abolition Of intoxicating drinks as u
beverage.
Resolred, That we heartily reafiirm our
confidence In the principles OF Good Tenn
plarism, and pledge ourselves anew TO
labor to inculcate those principles, uRtil
the noble object for which our Order was
| wisely instituted shall be fully realized.
| Resolred, That IL Is the imperative duty
Of Good Templars and all persons who
desire to see the highting curse OF alec.
hol banished from our land, 20 withhold
their support from candidates for Offices oil
honor and trust, who are addicted to the
use Of Intoxicating drinks, and are hostile
TO the cause of temperance.
Remarks were offered upon the passage
of the last resolve, by Bros. Bicknell,
Pratt, Waldron and DeCoster Of Buckheld,
Sewall, Field and Robinson OF Sumner,
George and Rev Mr.. Richardson Of He
brou. The discussion was earnest, yet
friendly aud Ia good nature. The session
was harmonious and profitable to the Order.
Thanks were extended to the people of
the place for entertainment and hospitality.
The next session will be held with Ris-
ing Star Lodge, North Paris, on the second
Wednesday in October.
Yours, SC,
S. ROBINSON. JR., Secy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

BYRON, June 3.-Swinton's Grammars
and Harper's Biographies are to be among
our text books.
As far as have any acquaintance with
the Census Enumerators, the Supervisor
has made good selection.
VIM. +. Merrill lost valuable COW some
time since; it is supposed that she strayed
away into the woods and got into some bog
or similar trap. Mr.. n. Rand, Of Andover,
lost one In the same way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08
llOOO REwAHDf

One thousand dollars reward offered 10 any
person that will do n great range OF wors
aud 10 IL as well on any other machine as can
be done on the Davis Vertical Feed sewing
Machine" Arrangements for the contest will
bc made with any one desiring TO compete for
the above named reward within a reasonable
time after written application ~ received.
DAVIS SEWING MACHINE Go.
For sale by J. A. Buchanan & Co., Ne.
chanic Falls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

Coop TEMPLARs.-We are in receipt OF
n copy Of the Journal Of the last (22nd)
annual session Of the Grand Lodge or
Good Templars OF Maine, held last month
ut Bangor, from the Grand Secretary, Geo
E. Bracket, of Belfast. The Order seems
to have regained It's old time prosperity,
as the Secretary reports nearly 800 Lodges
and over 20 900 members In the State, a
handsome gain from last year. There are
also 80 Juvenile Temples, which Is the
children's branch OF the Order Aggres-
sive and effective lecture and organizing
work will be continued again next autumn.
The next session of the g. l.. will probably
be held at Houltou, early in October.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

DOUBTFUL COMPLIMENT. In speaking
Of its candidate for Governor, the Com
B.srcidi pays him this doubtful compliment {;
A q soldier during the war for the Union.
sword"
A great warrior would not be proud TO
possess bright and untarnished sword T"
If Gen. Plaisted fought fifty-nine battles,
single handed and alone, winning every
one OF them, instead OF his sword being
bright and untarpished, we should expect
it TO be covered all over with gore.-Whig.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

When Garceion compared himself to
Jackson he was simply ridiculous. When
Tabulator Foster compares himself 10
Christ he Is impious. Had he said the i'm
penitent thief the force OF the comparison
wosld have been instantly recognized
Press.
Was Jesus Christ stoned to death, Mr..
Pressf
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

vuws.-J. L. P. Burnham, the noted
photographer, has gone to Rumford to
make stereoscopic views of Rumford Falls
and the great jam Of logs at that place.
He viii also make views at Canton.
Persons Wishing views from any part of
the county, should address him at Nor
way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

The Maine Evangelist comes to US
in an enlarged form this week. 1t is evil
dent from its appearance that the printer
has not yet SCOT the hang Of his new
pres. b.r Ca a Sa'a ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

If Governor" ]. L. Smith Of Maine
should come across Wednesdays N. Y.
Times and not chance to see any other
journal, or have any other intelligence Of
the late Greenback Convention, he would
there learn that he II the party nominee
for Governor, and get himself laughed al
by writing q letter Of acceptance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08
WESTERN DISTRICT,


The Eighth Quarterly Session OF Mt.
Pleasant District Lodge, |. o. Of G.. T.,
met with Pleasant Pond Lodge, No. lGs,
ut Casco, Thursday, June 3, 1880. IA
Lodges were reported, having member
ship OF over 500 members In good stand
Ing. Nearly all OF these Lodges are In a
iourishing condition. The general state
of the Order throughout the district was
reported rs being satisfactory, and the
interest increasing.
The Juvenile Temple branch OF the work
was reported as being especially prosper
Gus, I successful Temples having been
instituted during the past year, with a
present membership Of go.
G. w c. T., \. J. Chase, and c. l..
Parker, District remplar OF Cumberland
District Lodge, were present.
4 public meeting was held in the even
lug, and addressed At length by G.. W. {.
I. Chase and Bro. Parker, followed by
Bros Mabry, Mosher kimball and An
drcws. The Lodge at Casco deserves es-
pecial mention for the cordial and hospit-
able manner with which they entertained
delegates and visitors.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

Prof. E. B. Robinson, the we'll
known Piano Tuner, viii be at Norway
this week, and at Paris Hill the last of
this week, or the first Of next week.
Orders for tuning may be left at this
Office. sci rsocih asBol.R -. 81
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

met with quite : accident today, break
ing one bone OF e s1kle, All ipjarins NE
yiigaments. DIR. Auaes OF No wsteribrd
was called to tree IT, Nl ~
. The fourth inS ~ bad ssSavy shoser,
accompanied with considerable hail.
Crops are looking finely; some fields OF
corn are from q to 4 inches high Others
are but just planted. Potato beetles are
quite nuperousY 2TvIT ~
SMahy OF our elderly people are ~ quite
II
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

PARts-Rev. ii. A. Philbrick OF Bidde-
ford, will preach at the Universalist church
next Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08
COUNTY CONVENTION.

Oxford County Republican Convention
viii be held At the Court Honse, Paris
Hill, on
THURSDAY, July /, 1850,
sc 10 O'Clock 2. N, 10 nominate candidates
for two Senators, Sheriff, Register OF Pro-
bate, County Commissioner and County
Treasurer, and 10 transact any other busi-
ness which may properly come before it.
The basis OF representation viii be as
follows Each town and plantation will be
entitled TO one delegate and one additional
delegate for every seyenty-fye votes cast
for the Republican candidate for Gov ernor
In 1879, and a fraction OF forty votes in
excess OF 10, viii be entitled TO delegate.
j. T. CLARK,
L C. EARRI<GroN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

East BtCKrIELp, May 2s.-The Crystal
Wave Good Templars of East Buckheld,
after occupying part OF n building more
than eleven years, where alcoholic drinks
were wont TO be sold, according to the
custom OF the times, TO add visor 10 the
limbs and strength 10 the brain, were noti-
fled that they must leave their hall within
five DAYS, a. family OF nine, including
three aged infirm persons, would move
into the building on the 22d, and must
have the hall. The Lodge at their regular
meeting on the Goth. AFTER their usual ousi-
ness. voted 20 adjourn their next regular
meeting to the gallery OF the Union church
opposite, us many OF the members owned
shares In the building, and no other suit
able place could be obtained for lodge
meetings. Mrs. o. Warren, member,
gave the lodge liberty 10 deposit their fur-
niture In their house, n IL must be moved
that night. Notwithstanding the noted
thunder shower OF that evening. the hall
WAS CLEARED at the close Of the meeting,
including book case, organ, chairs, benches,
SC, by live members Of the Order. On
the evening OF the 9.th, George W. Shaw,
having received commission for Lodge
Deputy, opened the church, the key having
been placed in his keeping years ago. Mt
the last meeting Of pew holders 10 repair
the building. Among the officers Installed
this splendid evening in the gallery, FOR
the present quarter, by G. w Shaw, were
the following
w. DeCoster, W. c. T.; Miss c. De
Coster, W. V. T.; Mr.. and Mrs. ii. \.
Bicknen, W Sec'ys; +. Warren, w. +.
s.; l.. Hodgdon, W. T.; Mrs. q. Warren,
W. c.: W. l.. Morrill, and Miss A. K For
hes, W. MS; Mrs. G.. w. Shaw and Mrs.
l.. II0dgdon, W. Supporters 5. DeCoster'
w. q.
4 committee were chosen TO see II pew
holders were willing TO have the lodge
occupy the gallery Thursday evenings.
Many had given consent before the meet
inc. The door In the entry leads 10 the
gallery without openin. the body OF the
chanel HARTFORD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

I. AN person who takes paper regnhrN
IRON thc o1hoe-whsshsr directed 70 his name OF
sno,herss. or whether he has subscribed or not
N responsible for the payment.
3. Il person orders his paper dsseononnea,
he nust nav Al arrearases, or the pooiisncr may
csll.cS - vSoss snount, vhsehsr the payer n
laken nom Tie once or not
3. The Courts have decided hal 5efaSing 70 tAke
s~xunssrS snd pcriollsas from he pos, once,
or rerscvins snd lesvinG them uncallcd tor, Is
DVSu>a 6soSs evidencs Of fraud
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

BETHEL June 5.-The recent rains have
assured n good hay crop.
The potato beetles appear In great num-
bers, awaiting the appearance OF the po-
tatoes. 80
Wilson Hammons, esq.,, has opened
fine stock OF groceries and dry goods In
the Knight store, which he has recently
purchased.
Mrs. w. +. Willard has removed her
stock of fancy goods and millinery, right
opposite, in the Johnson stand, where she
displays one of the best assorted stocks OF
goods outside OF the city, which she Is
selling at reduced prices.
The fbrmers have contracted to plant one
hundred acres Of sweet corn for the can
ming factory Of John Webb. lie is put
ting the Clough mill in order, and Is
already turning out large quantity of
cans.
+. w. Woodbury. lost one OF the best
cows In Oxford County, Friday. OF puer-
peral fever. --f
+. Richardson 4 Son are running their
mill to its full capacity, on spool strips and
poplar slaves.
The Bethel Steam Mil Co. have shut
down for want of lumber. w.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08
d NAtIkhf
L. c. HARRINGTON,
L. W. WOODBURY..

Under the above basis the representation
will be as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

C. A BoUrELIE, Sub
FRKp n. Dow committee.
GEo. c. WING.
J. O. SMITH, Sec'y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08
RESOLUTIONS.

West Paris, Ne, June I, so.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-12-16
Military Items.

Lieut.. Col. Forsyth, LIST Cavalry, has been
assigned to temporary duty at the headquar-
tiers of the military department Of the Mis-
souri,.
DIR. C. S. DeGraw, acting assistant sur
geon, U. S. A., arrived at headquarters yes
terday from Fort Colville, under orders, his
contract having expired.
Lieut.. VIM. J. Turner, Cd Infantry, ar
rived at headquarters on Tuesday, direct
from Fort Colville. He had a very cold and
tedious trip, experiencing many hardships.
Gen. o. 0. Howard and Capt. J. A. Sla-
den are expected home from Washington
about Jan. lst Gen. Howard comes to close
ont his affairs in this department. prior to
taking command at West Point.
On the 25th of November, Lawrence J.
Hearn was appointed 2d Lieutenant in the
DIST Regiment, having previously passed a
successful examination at New York. He
will remain at Columbus Barracks for some
time before going on duty.
Major John Moore, Surgeon. U. S. A.,
appointed Medical Director of this Depart
ment in place of Col. f. l. Baily, accompa.
MED by his wife and daughter, arrived up
on the State Of California. and ON Tuesday
visited he,dlulrters. He will formally en-
ter upon his duties to-day.
A dispatch received at headquarters of the
Department of the Columbia states that Gen.
O. o. Howard has been assigned to take
charge of the military academy at West
Point, and Gen. Frank Wheaton, Colonel of
the I'd Infantry is to relieve Gen. Howard
of the command of the Department of the
Columbia.
Upon the application Of LIST Lieut.. Mel
vile G. Wilkinson, Sd Infantry, board of
survey will convene at the headquarters at
Vancouver on Monday, the Goth inst, at 10
o'clock A. NJ, or as soon thereafter as practi-
cable, for the purpose of determining the
money accountability for the loss of certain
engineer property for which he is RESPONSE
BILE. The following officers have been de-
tailed for the board: Major Edwin c.. Ma
son. 2lst Infantry. A. A. 1. g.; LIST Lieut..
Thomas ". Symons. Engineer Corps, c. E.
O.; ID Lieut.. John s. Parke, jr., 2lst Infan-
try.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-12-16
TERRITORIAL ITEMS.

Vessels are hard to get and freights are
very high.
Building and improvements aggregating a
cost OF S2SS, 900 are recorded in Walla Walla
this year
Snow attained the depth of % feet at the
Dalles last week, 3 feet at the Cascades, 10
inches at Walla Walla and Cello and s
inches at Blaocks.
James Howard, who stole fur cape in
Walla Walla, goes up for three years, and
"Spnd' Murphy goes to Steilacoom to stay
ten years and work for the Territory
p. IL. Bagley, of Knappa, had ripe Bart
lett pears, the second crop from the same
tree this year, and there are blossoms now
upon the tree for the third crop of 1850.
An Immigration colony is forming in
southern California with Washington Terri
tory for their destination At last this
country is obtaining the recognition abroad
it 50 well deserves.
Good tenement houses are in great de-
mand at Tacoma. For the want OF dwell
ings, numerous persons who went to New
Tacoma to make it their home, have been
obliged to 90 elsewhere.
Hotels at the Dalles are pressed to their
utmost to accommodate the travelling public.
The Umatilla and Cosmopolitan are feeding
over 800 people every day, and the number
is constantly increasing.
The total vote for delegate from Washing
ton Territory in 1850 numbers Is, S23, and
that of 1873, l2647-a gain of 3, l67; or a
little over 20 per cent. At this rate of in
crease the vote of 1882 will be nearly or
quite 20, 600.
The potlatch on Guemes island was at
tended by $500 Indians and about 23O ca
noes. The practices INDUCED at these gath
erlngs are demoraliziug in the extreme and
should be discountenanced by those in charge
of the Indians.
One Puyallup farmer sold his 1880 crop of
hogs at 20 cents pound. This is the high
est price realized by any grower this season.
Quotations of Oregon and Washington hops
are reported in the San Francisco papers at
l. and Is cents a pound.
Another bed of brick clay has been dis
covered ON the line of the railroad toward
Lakeview, about two miles from New Ia
coma Steps are being taken by Messrs.
Alden and Cogswell to secure the land and
commence the manufacture of brick at that
point.
Anthony Carr. an indomitable prospector,
is SAID to have recently discovered and taken
steps to secure an iron mine in the Cascade
range, not far from the proposed line Of the
Northern Pacific railroad. The ore, which
is hematite, has been tested and found to
| yield 40 per cent of metal. If the supply is
equal to the quality of the ore Mr.. Carr has
a bonanza in his discovery.