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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

How IT PAYS TO RAISE CURRANTs.-
lie, us look for a moment into the details
of growing. say half an acre OF currants,
and note what the result Is likely 10 be.
A piece of land fitted to produce a good
crop Of potatoes is in good condition to
set 20 currants. To set them four by five
feet will require about 1900 bushes, and
they should cost about IS per hundred,
or SEQ During the first season potatoes
may be planted between the rows and
between the bushes, without materially
injuring the growth Of the bushes or the
yield of the potatoes. During the second
year beans may be planted between the
rows, which, with what fruit is obtained,
should pay the original $50. And the
third year they should produce u pounds
to the bush, which, at six cents per
pound, would amount to Sl0S. After
the bush has attained its growth, with
good culture, fair average yield would
be about three pounds to the bush, which,
at six cents per pound, would amount to
s2l6. The expense for labor and man
ure annually would not vary materially
from that required on half an acre Of
potatoes after they were planted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

TIMELY WARNISG.-Beware Of those
chaps who come about with rights" for
sale, or some implement or affair for
which they would make you 'sole agent
for the township. A farmer who prop
erly attends to his farm has no time to
bother with selling somebody's Moving
Machine Knife Sharpeners or anybody s
Patent Spring Bed. Besides this, nearly
all the swindles upon farmers, through
the medium of notes fraudulently OBJ
tanned, that have come to our knowledge,
would have been avoided, had the farm
ers refused to have anything to do with
matters outside of their proper calling.
Being tempted by the idea Of making
money through the sale of articles OF
which they knew nothing, they have had
to pay notes which they signed while
thinking that they put their names to an
order for goods. So generally are they
swindled, that the farmers only safety is
in refusing to buy any machine, imple-
ment, or other article, Of any travelling
agent whatever. There is nothing needed
on the farm that may not be bought Of
dealers, who have fixed habitation and
can be found when wanted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

GRAPPLE WITH DISEASE in its infancy.
These disorders which affect the liver,
stomach and bowels are not credited with
half the evil which they produce. Func'
tional weakness, particularly in females
sick headache aud piles emanate from the
above maladies. One OF the chief avenues
OF escape from the hurtfHl humors OF the
system is the bowels. If they and the
liver are kept active by the use OF DR.
GrosrenOrs Lirer-Aid, succession OF bod
ily Ills will be avoided, and an immunity
from much physical suffering be the result
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

MAY. This is the month in which The
trailing arbuius is sought. Also, in this
month. the front gate begins TO exhibit
signs of wear. The weather prophets
guess at ''balmy atmosphere" for May, and
the poet writes his usual Lovely May
verses for the village paper. This is al
right; but II YOU are wise you will get 8
bottle of Bakers Mandrake Bitters and
use them As directed, 10 ward of jaundice
liver complaint and biliousness, consequent
upon the warm temperature OF this month.
Only % cents per bottle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

Dr. c. W. Benson's Celery and Chamo-
mile Pills are prepared expressly TO cure
sick headache, nervous headache, dyspep-
tic headache, neuralgia and nervousness
and will cure any case. Price, 30 cents
postage free. Parsons, Bangs Co, Fort
land. General Agents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11
MECHANIC FALLS
MACHINE SHOP
]. w. PENNEY, Proprietor.

steam Epgiues, Boilers, Pumps. shafting, Hang
ers, Pu,ieys. Gearing. Wood working Machin-
cry, Moulding Heads and Cutters, steel
Save, Arbors, &C., &c.
Special attention given TO repairing Steam En-
gines and work warranted TO be frst-ciaes. Valves
re6tted Cylinders rebored and Patent Adjustable
Piston Packing applied, making an Engine a. ef'
fective as when new.
Estimates given tor Mil work, Machinery, &c.
Over thirty years experience in the business,
Respectfully refer 70
Denison Paper Manufacturing Co., Nc. Falls
Messrs. j. A. Buchanan Co, Nc. Falls; Moussm
Msnr'g Co., Kennebunk q Welchville; Paris
Hin Msn'fg Co., Paris; Canton Steam Mil Co.,
Canton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

DOCTORS, OF all the different schools in
the country, have thousands die every year
OF Bright's disease OF the Kidneys, who
could be living today II they had used Sui
phur Bltters. They are unequalled IN tue
world for sll diseases of the Kidneys
.Nstr RIpeH UEi0E.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

In all diseases Of the kidneys, Lydia +.
PiHkAam's Vegetable Compound has accom-
plished wonders. IL dissolyes calcni, cor
reefs the chemistry OF the urine, restores
the normal functions OF the Kidneys, sud
prevents the organic degeneration which
leads 10 Bright's disease. Send to Mrs.
lydia f. Piukham, 2S3 Western Avenue,
LYNN. Mass, for pamphlets.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11
BEWARE

FTsuds .Counterfclts and Imitation 80 called Elk
ir,, extract. sc. The name OF DO. Kaufman
sulphur Biicrs has incitc'l greedy wr'irhrs who
hav. made WU thlrS- limitations. Th~-r ulraics
Cie.rly intend tn fourth by stealing he h0.r OF
a psrt 81 the nsmc Of OF. jusil c"l'bra.,d nell
cine We will be grateful 10 any one Who viii in
FORM us when these miserable limitations alc pre-
tcnicl 10 them for sale.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

when a man arrived in 81. Louis with
letters OF recommendation from the Chi
cago police authorities, he was given just
thirteen minutes to leave town
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

What are you writing such big hanc
for, PATTI" why, you see that my grand
motyer is dafe, and am writing LOUD
letter 10 her"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

Suggestion for the Judiciary Committee
Is there any law upon our statute books
which provides how an exile with glass
eve can get naturaleyeZedF
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11
Malt Bitters build up anew the nervous
osseous (bone) and muscular system.

"I.ife on the Plains" book just out,
won't be much OF a success. only SLY
Indians Killed In the first chapter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

Religious Gypsies" is what DR.. Hall
calls those people who 20 from church TO
church, and sponge hearing OF a different
minister every Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

I'm no physician, but I've heard that
iron in the blood is good" said Macbeth,
as he jabbed his dagger into King Duncan.
-.Salen SaRbedm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

A Pennsylvania farmer, seventy years
old, whipped four wildcats the other Sun
day in 4 fair fight, and got through in time
TO 90 to church In the forenoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

The oldest physicians agree that the only
scientific treatment for cstarrh Is by inhal.
alton. Catarrhine Is sure TO cure and
requires no costly inhaler in its application.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

The first almanac was printed in 400,
and the issue for lss0 contains the same
fresh and sparkling Jokes that appeared in
the first number.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

Contains all the blood cleansips properties o.
Sulphur so skillfuly combined with the virtues OF
many besltBg roots and herbs as 10 produce a
powerful compound and concentrated medlsin" OF
surprising srcrllepoe. ~ YOU ARE TIRED
With little effort, suffer from loss OF suessth,
pans, foul coated tongue, YOUR skin covered with
pimples, your vitisted b'ood loaded with foul hu-
mors bursting through the ssin IN pimpl.s .nloteh-
cs and sores SULPHUR BIrTER~ - just what
You need: IL will give Won a clear skiu, sweetest
breath, cleanse your blood, give health aud com
fort. NJ thousands can testify.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

PoRTLkSp. Nv, Feb. D, lsso.
A.P Or,iway 4 Co, Gents: Please ship Us Ter
gross Sulphur Riuier.. Immediately. We sIr al
out again they TAX Ing the front rank IN Maine
Kcspectiully. PARSONS, BANGS CO.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

1.-The best cough medicine in the world
The Old Vegetable Pulmonary Batsam;
Cutler Bros. 4 Co., Boston. Small reduced
To 35c. Large, 81.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11
Steamers Eleanora and frsnoonis

Will until further notice leave frankiln wnSr
po,tIsnd every MONDAY and THURSDAY
atsP NJ. and leave Pier 50 East River, New
York, every MONDAY and THURSDAY A.
Z. M.
These steamer are hticd up with nne accom-
,rnJations for paasenger. making this a very
convenient and comfortable route for trsN-ier'
between New York and Maine. During the
summer months these steamers VIII loeeh AZ
yincyard Haven on their passage To ann ION
New York PASSAGE. including state Room o
meAIscxtra Goods destined beyond fortsnn
Or New York forwarded u destnA.l"n Al "h's
For further Information apPiy I"
HENRY FOX General Agent Portland,
JF AMEs, AstPicr5sE =. r., New YORK.
Tickets and state rooms sap he obtained ., :!
Exchan ~ street 90 and alter pee mo ~
s-y aud un I'll OF hcrwise ordered, these stFAu'sF
will not take Passengers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

II You ARR SIcN, READ the Kidney
Wort advertisement IN another column,
and il will explain 10 YOU the rational
method of getting well. kidney-Woit VIII
save YOU more doctors bills than any other
medicine known. Acting with specific
energy on the Kidneys and liver, Il cures
the worst diseases caused by their derange'
ment Use Il at once.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

Before Harvey discovered the circulation
of blood, the man who was hit on the nose
supposed that organ held pint OF 'elaret
al the time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

Gaps made In the flesh by cuts, speedily
disappear without leaving scar, when
Henry & JOhasoR's Arnica and OIL Limmen'
Is used.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

Horseshoes are made Of wrought iron
except when horse throws one. Then IL
Is cast.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

II your sou has no brains, don't send
him to college. You cannot make palace
out of a shanty by putting French roof
on IT,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

\ woman's idea OF economy is 10 buy a
three dollar dress pattern, and nine dollars
and siXty-seyen cents worth OF trimming
for it MducA Chuak Democrat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

The season il coming when a man can
sit on the wharf all day and rsh without
getting bite. and that is the time when
the gem puzzle will lose popularity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11
- A LECTURE
80 TO YOUNG MEN.

Just Published, ia Sealed Enre!cps. rTie, cents
A Lecture on the Nature, Ire atmen and
Radical cure OF seminal Weakness, or Sperma
torrt9s. induced by seltAbuse, involuntary
Emissions, impotoncy, Nervous Debility. aud I'm
pedlments 10 Marriage generally. Consumption.
Epilepsy and Fits, Mental anil Physical incspac
ry, Ac.-By ROBERT J. CULVERWELl, N. D.,
author OF the "Grccr Book Sc,
The world-renowncd author, in this Admirable
Lecture, clearly Demonstrates from bic o~ rxpe-
rienre that the AWFUL consequences OF Self abuse
may bc efectually removed without medicine,
and without dangerous surgical operations, bou
gies Instruments, rtngs, or cofdials; pointing out
a mode OF cure NJ once certain and c1ecguAl, by
xhich every sufferer no matter what his condition
nav be, may cure himself cheaply, privately and
radically.
81 tbs Lecture ,c'l prore a boon 10 tAoHsands
and thousands
sent under seal. In PLAIN envelope, 10 any al.
dress receipt OF six cents two postag stamps
Address the Publishers.
TIE CULvERvvELI. MEDICAL CO..
81 Ann -. New York. N.Y.; Pos; onioe
ftnx
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

Ism LAID OR BUrTER:-why will our
farmers persist in flooding the market with
such quantities OF white, lardy looking
butter, when they can, by the use OF Wells
Richardson 4 Co : Perfected Butter Color,
make il OF the golden color OF June, the
year round Any butter buyer will tell you
that such a color will make difference OF
from three 10 six cents per pound.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11
IL Has SarSd Hundreds Of Ltres
If May sare Yours.

Il 10 the safest, purest and bee, medicine ever
made. II you are ailtng. set bottle this day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

eoo,-seL In yssr o.n to-n Terms aht $ osit, rec
S0O address, ~. HALLElT 60 fVttlAbd, DC
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

BELIEVES IL THE PEOPLES CHOICE
Nsssrs. T. ". Hubbard & 90. II am pleas
ed TO add nv testimony 10 the many you
already have in favor OF the Peoples fa-
vorite Tonic Bitters. have been using
them this spring and have been much beu-
Gifted thereby. They are superior As an
appetizer. II Is in every respect very
excellent spring medicine.
Cart. Lots VOTER.
FAEMINGToN, March -, lSe0.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

Don't be afraid, said a snob 10 Ger
man laborcr: ''>it down and make yourself
NV equal" Il would half 10 blow my
prain, out, was the reply OF the Teuton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

FAENINGToN, March -, lsso.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-11

NV H. s-'e' $1,000
Yar ale BY al prsa-s;s ani Fancy Goods poAlsrs
O--i~r, for g wc--h cs-riAlr frs-S on rScsift %
C. -.g-s!cr e ~o-'. cfrr'ase nv On 49,
90 o.. II addressed 20 No. "a W. IAN street Ne"
York.
The Phoenix herald., 1880-09-10
CHAEAC CTEER OF THE EO3II-
 NATIONS.

A careful analysis of the character
 of the Democratic ticket will well
 repay the trouble. The ticket is the creature of body preemine:;ly dis
 tinguished for being manipulated by
 S few men to further only their own selfi~h ends. After they were pro-
 vided for, they selected few men,
 who, while being easily influenced and controlled by their more willy comFatrio:s, would.at tho same time, give to the ticket show of respect ability and honesty This is the case from the nominations for the Legs lature 10 those for the lowest offices.
 For the Legislature were nomi- mated two classes; honest men. who, by reason of their want of legislative ability and experience, would, to 2 great extent be dependent on the judgment of others, as to inc best way 10 act and work and who would therefore he easily influenced for good or evil The other class will aim more to accomplish their own personal endythan to further those objects mos. con'iucive to the good of the country. Of the first cIas- we had q taste during the last SC -sIon of the Legislature, and stiil retain as memen Q of it's work, an nbliration that will more than double OUT taxes, to pay subsidy to ; corporation that will give very little ia return. The second claSs has alsn shown Us s0mr- thing of its handiwnrk In road -buIld- ing bills, etc. Gan the people f this county afford 10 be represented at ibe capital by such delegation? Can they afford to have men make laws for them who are incompetent CT who desile the office merely to leather their own nests?
The Phoenix herald., 1880-09-10
Republican National Platform.

The Republican party in Ma tional Convention assembled, at the end of twenty years since the Federal Government was first com mitted 10 is charge, submits to the people of the United States this brief report of its administration:
 It suppressed rebellion which had armed nrariy milton of men to subvcrt the National authority, Iapplause;l it reconstructed the Union of States with freedom in stead of savery a. its cornerstone, IapplaGsr;i it transformed 100000 human bengs from the likeness of things 10 ihe rank of citizens, lap rllusr;l 1t relieved Congress from the infamous work of hunting fug- itive slaves, and charged it to sec that slavery does lot exist, lap plause;l ii has raised the value of our papc' currency from 3S per cent to tle par of gold, [applause;j it has restored, upon solid basis pay ymentin coin of all Nation Il ob- legations, and has given us cur rrncy ab.olutcly good and equal in every pant of our extended country, Iapplaus,;l it has lifted the credit of the Nltion from the point where 6 per cent. bonds sold at s6, to that whGe per cent. bonds are
The Phoenix herald., 1880-09-10
BIurtsne out tine Truth

The Okolone States is the most out spoken of Southern papers. Its editors are frs-eaters of the ante-war period, who would rather hang an abolitIonist or shoot black Repub- lican than dine with Watierson or receive recognition from Hampt In letter to Chicago paper the editor of the States makes the fol- lowing bold assertions:
 The South IS sclid for Hancock, and will cast her 133 votes as 8 unit
 When gay the South [ mean the whine people of the South, for the nigger is T, permitted 10 figure in our politics nowadays, and therefore, we never thiik sf classifying him with the citizens of this section
 The Negro is q Republican by na- tuFe. IL IS part of his religion to vote with tie enemies and oprTes- sors of the South. lie has a majori- " in many Of cur states, counties ard municipal corporations. and, if is wasn't properly supervised on election days. he would send the Democratic party to immortal chaos.
 have sid that the negro is not citizen.
 He is not.
 You and your fourteenth and If teenth amendments may call him citizen until the Mississippi runs dry but wfHl's t;ie .ase?
 He T. not permitted to vote; or if permittt tO vote, it k simply for the look of tlt thing. If his ballot Decomes too heavy for onr side ot the scales We s'.ly yan< it out and drop it into the mbD of lost things.
 And who yer says 'hs contrary is a liar, aad <nJws that he is
 Snaky snd
 SncHking
 LiarI
 Now and then your little old gran ny of government mp at " ashing- ton pokes her skinny fist iniO the business, and orders the arrest of our bulldozers and ballot box manipula- tors.
 What follows?
 Are they convicted?
 No sir You can just bet your sa- lubrious life they are not convicted
 IL NbulhiAi OC lbhlAllN 4bi lIC Federal Judge or Federal jury that convicted them, and inc udge and Jury know it-~hY. bless your dear souls they know il as well as we dc.
 Just as surely as Hancock becomes President just that surely will we un- ,iO all thai your party lias done since the day il went into power.
 While President Davis was lately ,estifying in will case he said that Mrs. Sarah A Dorsey b lieved that :hp principles of inc Southern Con :ederacy were eternal, and, if tha was insanity. then ne too waS insane for he believed in he same thing.
 President Davis IS the
 Best.
 Bravest. and
 Most brilliant
 Representa- ye of Southern thought feeling and D. rposes 10 day, and he is the idol and ideal of his country men, for he hss never sougnt pardon At the hands of your inf ,mous and hrice-infamous government, nor uttered
 Gush
 Flip-Flop, or
 Bigodd tomfoclcTy
 To conciliate the conquerors of his proud peoplehood.
The Phoenix herald., 1880-09-10
THE CONVENTION.

Those whom the Gols would des-
 troy they first make mad" And thus
 il seems the Democracy of our cOun-
 y will Ee done fer" in the coming
 eumpaign The convention which
 has just adjourned was magnificent
 in its want of unity; even Democrat
 ic party discipline could not keep
 the delegates in the traces. Several
 boltcd and were only induced to come
 back by being allowed to dictate
 their own terms. The Chairman felt
 it incumbent on him to state that he
 woul1 do as he pleased about sup porting the nominees of the convcn- lion and other delegates were subject 10 similar iliosyncrasies. Out of such confusion miscarriage could only come, and it came in the shape of the ticket presented. The names of many on it are the names ot men
 whose sole means of livelihood are politics, while the names of many Of the more intelligent and prominent Democrats are conspicioue only by their absence When the name Of one Of the members of the latter class was put before the convention it was thrown aside for one promi- nent Cniy in its obscurity, as fer in stance the name of Charles Goldman for the Assembly. The nominees fey the legislature are of two sorts-men easily hardled ald influenced and
 wLO will be careful to look out for Al before any thing else. The first class is composed ct citizens who have always stood well in private life but who are totally Incompetent to look out for the interests of the people of this county where keen legislative ability aud experience is required. The other class is con- posed of men when the party nom mating them To k on as a necessary i evil to be endured on account of the | influence they have with a certain 1 class Of citizens. The other nomina- itions are of he same kind and it | will be Nise for the people 10 con- ider well before they inirust their ! sffairS into Such har.!s.
The Phoenix herald., 1880-09-10

cure at all hazards the vote Of a majority of States ill the House Of Representatives; have eudeavored to occupy by force and fraud the places If trust given to others by the people of Maine, rescued by the courage and action of Maine's patriotic sons; have, by methods v,ciouS in principle and tyranH1cai in practice, attached partisan legis- li'ion 10 approm iation bills upon whose passage the very movement ot the Government depended; have crushed the rights of ihe individual; have advocated the principles and sought the favor of the reb,liion against the nation, and have en- deavnred 10 ohiiterate the sacred memories and 10 overcome its in- estimably valuable results of ma tionali'y personal freedom, and ia diyidual quality.
 The equ1l, and steady, and con- plete enforcement of the laws, ;.nd tile protection of all cur citizens iii the enjoyment of all privileges and immunity guaranteed by tine Con- sti,ution, are the first duties of the nation. [Applause.l
 The dangers of a Solid South" can only be avertad by faithful perfcrmaEce Of every promise which the nation has made to the citizen. [Applans.i The execution of the laws. and the punishment of all those who volate them. are the only safe methods by which an en- during peace can be secured and genuine prosperity established fh,onghout fhe South. [Applause. ] Whatever promises the nation makes lie nation must perform. \ naiion cannot with safety relcgate this duty to the States. The Solid South" mnst be divided by the peaceful agencies of the bellot, and all honest opinions must there find free expession. To this end the honest voter must he protected against terrorism, violence or fraud. [Applausa,l
 And we affirm it to De the duty and the purpose of the Republican party to use all legitimate means to restore all the States of this Union to the most perfect harmony which may be possible, and We submit to the practical, sensible people of these United States, 10 say whether it would not be dangerous to the dearest interests of our count y at this time to surrender inc adminis- tration of the National Government to a party which seeks 10 over- throw the existing policy under which we are SO prosperous, and thus bring distyust and confusion where there is now order, conf- dence, and hope. [Applause.l
 The Republican party, adhering to the principles affirmed by it's last national convention Of respect for the constitutional rules govern ing appointments to office. adopts the declaration of President Hayes that the reform of the civiI-seryice should be thorough, radical and complete. To this end it demands the cooperation of the legislative with the executive departments of the Government, and that Congress shall So legislate that fitness, ascer- tainea h-4s<-ter practical tests, shall a'.n.it t. tife public service.