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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15
SUMMER FLOWERS.
BY FRANKLIN W. fISH.

Shine with your bright eyes, summer fiowel
Bloom I'm your beauty, roses, bloom
Make glad the long days glorious hours;
Too soon will come the winters gloom
Too soon the fields. now fresh and fair,
Will lose their lustre. and the sky
so blue will have an ashen air;
wthered and dead the sweet things lie.
We would not miss single thing
That makes the earth so dear today,
The bird that fiits with rapid wing.
The bubbling brook, the crystal spring;
The leafy canopy above.
The sea that sparkles far away
The giadncss OF the world, all prove
The hand that sends them Is OF love.
shine In our hearts. all Hentle deeds
Shed Joy oh everything around.
And learn that even In the weeds
Some truce OF beauty may be found.
The smallest insect now that files
In the recesses OF the glen.
Is just as dear in Heavens eyes
As is the proudest among men.
II lives It's hour and so fulhlls
The purpose OF Its Makers plan.
The giant oak upon the hills.
The rivers and the mountain rills.
The pond whereby the willows bend
Like the great ocean serves It's end.
How great. how small thy 10; may be.
He plans It all for thee and me.
Live out thy time content 10 wait
o soul the dawn OF day Is near
The night Is waning. and the beams
or the bright sun with purple CLEANS
Burst in the east Have thou no fear
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15
vel.ndl.xye,. defending a hand.

-ACleveland lawyer, defending hand
some young lady charged with larceny,
closed his appeal to the jury thus: "Gen.
tlemen! you may hang the ocean on q
grapevine to dry, lasso an avalanche, pin
a napkin to the mouth Of a volcano. skim
the clouds from the sky with teaspoon,
throw salt on the tail of our noble Amer
lean eagle, whose sleepless eye watches
over the welfare Of the nation, paste
For Rent on the moon and stas; but
never for moment delude yourselves
with the idea that this charming eid i
guilty of the charge preferred sgsinst
her" The jury seqsitted her without
leaving their beats. aoi'ra eaf dl -,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15
APPLE BLOSSOMS.

One Monday morning in May. when
Mr.. Castor, Of the law firm Of Castor Il
Brush, entered his Office, he found on his
desk bunch of fragrant white flowers,
with that delicate flush at the heart that
makes apple blossoms so irresistible.
Apple blossoms, sill" his clerk ex-
planned ~ spent Sunday in the coun-
try, and brought them down thinking you
might like to see some"
Mr.. Castor's pre-occupied face lighted
up with pleasure. Thank you, Mr..
Clark" he said. "Get some water, will
you, John, We must keep them as fresh
as we can. shall want to take some
home to my wife, tonight. There; that
looks quite country like, doesn't it, Clark :"
arranging the blossoms to advantage
against the law-books and falling back q
little 10 LOOk AZ tue eIiect
Clark smiled, and Mr.. Castor went to
work at his law cases. But something
was the matter with him. His thoughts
would go wandering of to the green
meadow by the side of the river where
Clark told him he had broken the fra.
grant branch.
81 wonder" he soliloquized, "whether
it is anything like that meadow where
pshaw! what am thinking Of: In a case
of wonder if l could sing
Annie Laurie; used to know that tune"
And he hummed softly to himself:
"'Gave me her promise true
Just as the door was thrown violently
open and John Edison, the most quarrel
some man in New York, as his friends
and enemies both agreed, burst in.
Whats the matter now, Mr.. Edson.
asked Mr.. Castor, rising to offer his cli-
ent a seat.
"Matter, Matter enough, sir! But il
he thinks I'm going to submit to be
robbed by his knavery, he'll find himself
very much mistaken! My brother, sir,
my own brother-think of that, sir !-is
trying to cheat me out of my share oi
our paternal property. want you to
take steps Immediately tostophis proceed.
ings. He threatens to bring in bill
against the estate that will swallow up
every cent-but what's that: Apple bios
SONS! Where did you get those."
"Mr. Clark brought them down this
morning. Sweet, though rather out Of
place in a lawyers Office, don't you
Think"
IL don't know" said Mr.. Edison,
thoughtfully, taking up the tumbler and
smelling the fragrant things. Where
did these grows"
"Up in little country village in Con.
necticut. Clark is from the country, you
know, and / should think from his de.
scriptions it's quite pretty place. Greer
meadows and river, you know, all thai
sort of thing. But what do you wani
me to do"
"Wait minute, can't you" said Mr.
Edson, impatienty. "You lawyers an
always in such tearing hurry"
Mr.. Castor raised his eyebrows but
made no verbal answer to this rather
inconsistent remark. while Mr.. Edsol
leaned back in his chair and looked a
the apple blossoms. In minute b
started up and brushed his hand acrosa
his eyes. a 4aqsr s9od Ord -1edia.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15
3 lAPr&MTHRiBRUM.o

Gen. Oslesby, Of Illinois. was first ap-
pointed Colonel Of The stk Illinois Infsn-
try. He WASH jolly mana good officer
and had lot Of fine Suckers in his regi-
ment. One day while in Missouri his
drum corps went into the woods to prac-
tice, and while they wen fling and beat
ing away for dear life along came q fat
shoat. The fifes died away, and rattle Of
small drums ceased, and the corps dis
pcrsed to catch the pig. Only the bass
drummer vas left 10 pound and keep up
the noise to drown the squeals Of the
poor shoat. Il was soon over, and poor
piggy was dead. How to get him into
camp without being observed was the next
question, and It was unanimously resolved
that he should be put in the bass drum.
The drum was unheaded, the pig stored
away, and the Dutch bass drummer took
him up, drum and al, on his neck. The
pig was heavy, and as he lay at the bot
tom of the drum, and acted as q sort of
lever, he made the drumstrap cut into
the back Of Dutchy's neck. Still Dutchy
struggled along, keeping step as well
as he could, and thinking Of what fine
mess Of fresh pork he would have for sup
per. The killing Of the pig had taken
up more time than they supposed. and
just as they had got to the edge Of the
camp they saw the regiment filing
out Of their camping grounds for parade,
and Adjutant and Colonel coming after
them.
Fall in there, close up!' shouted the
Adjutant, and turned them toward the
parade ground. Dutchy was almost
dead carrying the pig, and whispered to
the Drum Major:
mine Got in himmel! Icannot stood
dis lougher."
"You must" said the Drum Major,
and then brawled out, "Close up there
with that bass DRUM. Forward!
The poor Dutchman got on to the pa
rade line somehow or other, but not un-
til the Colonel had noticed him and
thought he was drunk, as he staggered
along under the heavy pig.
Going up to the drum corps the Col
onel asked in a voice of thunder Of the bass
drummer, What Is the matter with you
SIR"
The Dutchmsn, who had great conf
dence in the good nature Of the Colonel.
sided up to his horse. and standing on
his toes and reaching up his neck as be
could, said in low voice:
mime Got, Kernol, dare ish big in
de trum; putiful big, and will schend
you de pestest qusrder."
"Sick, SIR" said the Colonel, with q
wink. "Why didn't you say so at Hrst:
Adjutant, send this man to his quarters"
Dutchy took the hint and staggered
off with his big drum. As soon as he
was out Of the line he sat down to rest
and took his own time in reaching his
quarters, but he got there safely, and
with the pig, too.
That evening the Colonel had fresh
pork for supper, and I leave you to sur
mise where it came from.-Newdrk Call
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15

THE FAyoRITE PREscRIPrIoS.-The Peo-
pies Fayoite Tonic Rttters has been the
fayorits prescription Of an eminent physl-
cisn for Is years, and he cousfders then
one or the most valuable remedies eyer
used for purifying the blood and keeping
the system iu . healthy condition. o See
advertisement In another column. -. '', y
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15
FRxE AcxxowLEDGrgxxT.-Ih b

( A FREE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT hsreby
certify that / habltually uss DR.. Kspnedy's
'Tsyorits Remedy" IN my hnily IN al
those cases In which domestic medicine
Il needed, and that Il has never yet Ailed
70 accomplish he parpose desired. We
look upo1s IL - - snsh0r - wiudwsr6
that u spys - hold 10 every insfasoe pso-
toned IN the doctors bill Of particulars.
I make tAls acknowledgement fees,t I'm
hepe q doieG good 70 etAerss. feelieg thee
. nedioIps that y nsar q haR4 cd 70 ~
implicitly trusted, - worth negA, thsn =
costs.ag gsil! eREy. G. CT EsaAH. in 10.
,s Formerly Associste 41koso t6gg8
Ropdout EesmaqR
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15

DON'r GET DISCOURAGED because the
doctors say you cannot live. was tronb-
led with dropsy, and given up 70 de
But after using Sulphur Bitters for three
months, am well. !. II Is the best med-
cine for all kidney diseases ! ever SAN
Mrs. b, Bridgeport. l......,,.'..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15

'It isn't dying" said Mrs. Brownsmith,
''thas trosblss me. "a en- not affaid Of
death ) but II makes me sad 70 think Of
leaving my friends. ofsn think whet
would become Of you II I were gone!"
"Oh! you neednr let me Interfere, replied
Brownsmish, eagerly; "don't let me stabd
in your way, darling" And the house
took Nd the question Of RESOLVED. That
Brownsmith Is brute, passed IL through
its three resdingp without dissenting
voice, and sdjourned prccipitstely for .
real good cry sba21i lfhl 30 s'i~nioGs2
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15
For the OXFORD DKM0cRAT.
GRIEF.
ny WILLIAM BRUNToN.

Some childish grief beset my boy.
Some simple childish pain.
The breaking OF a favoritc toy.
And tears came down like rain.
sootbed him with the promise fair
To make it good come other day;
wiped his eyes and stroked bis hair.
And drove the cloud Of grief away.
Thus OF some loss bcfalls like this,
To US with larger years;
Some fancied good nom life we miss,
And burst In childish tears.
Our Father sees us in distress,
And sends sweet hopes nluming ray
"Have faith, my son, thy soul III bless|
The sunshine drives our grief away.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15

PREJUDICE KnLs.-"Eleven years our
daughter suffered on bed Of misery unper
the care Of several Of the best (and some
or the worst) physicians, who. give her
disease various names but no relief, and
now she Is restored 10 m In good health
by as simple 4 remedy - Hop Bkters, that
we had poohed at for two years, before
using II. We earnestly hope and pray that
no one else will let their sick suffer - we
did, ON account Of prejudics againxt 90
good . medicine - Hop Bitscrs. s."--Ths
Hurenk& : :.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15

---0ne-of the teachers IN the waylaut
Seminary, Washington, &c, in speaking
Of the colored people there has the follow
ing:- 81 a s,pp'D lli
"Theye are two things colored folks can
do-pray and sing. ! never heard such
prayeu ef simple faith, and their voices
are fall Of melody .s,ir> iata 20
Bot they are not always wise in the use
Of words.-One old man thanked the Lord
that I. ye are permitted to prognosticate
ourselves together, and there b one who
always begins his petitions with. And O.
our Heavenly Psfentss 1'' shi.'',,f2 .-. ne
tAta wedding not long since il church,
which attended, as the bride and groom
entered, the choir rcommenced singing sn-
Enthusiastically. "Come, ye disconsolabe,'h
and sang Il through Soon the pastor
arose and announced, Am I q soldier Of
the crossy - the introductory hymn.
The bride was neatly dressed in drab,
white kids and VEIL" i'l"' ~ o'h .''.''o'
The singing Of the hymn "Come. ye
disconsolate," on the above occasion, re-
minds vs. Of . wedding we attended years
ago. 1t was in the country. Perhaps
thirty guests were present. and some Of
the friends volunteered to Gng, using
their own selections. We bad no soonAr
proaounced the parties husband and wife,
tban they struck up the old hymn in
minor key, our parents used TO sing:
"As on some lonely building top
The sparrow tells her moan,
Far from the tents Of JOY and hope
sit and weep alone"
-Gospa Baaner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15

Dr. C. w. Benson,s Celery and Chamo-
mile Pills ara prepared expressly TO cure
sick hssdachc, nervous headache, dyspsp.
tic headache, neuralgia and nervousness,
and will cure any case. Price, so cents,
postage free. Parsons, Bangs 4 Co., Port
land, General Agents
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15

"A young lady in Ohio has been adj
judged insane because she fell in love
with a college professor. That isn't
very complimentary to the college faculty
thereaway.s'o far. r.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15

"Sir," said an astonished landlady TO .
traveller who bad sent his cup forward FOR
the seventh time, 'fYou must be very fond
Of coffee" 'sYes, madame, am," he re-
piled, "or I should never have drank so
much water to get q little" --'.rI
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15

THE voLraE BELT Co., AAssHALI,
MICH, will send their celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts TO the afiIcted upon 80 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write to them with
out delay. f'''~' 'n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15

A Boston lawyer, bldgesing vituess,
said sternly: ~ bslieye, sir, you have
served Q sentence In the State prison."
eyes," was the unconcerned reply, 81 have,
and had the misfortune TO occupy the
cell your brother had had" tF.7I..r,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15

A conscieuceless bride remained at Mag
ara until her husbands fortune was ab-
sorbed by hackman, and then rsa o6
with the latter. The deserted husband hAs
hired hack, and hopes In few weeks TO
induce her to retnTu. uwul l9fI >NuIu
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15

Henry d Johason's Arnica and on Lint
ment is an external remedy for man and
beast
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Every circus this season has its Zulu
along, thus giving employment TO many
respectable colored men.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15

Throat affections and bronchial diseases
are relieved Immediately by the use OF
Dozens EiIir.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15

The barber who handles the cadets faces
at West Point believes In cutting the army
down. "r.i~
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The good man says Gan things are for
the best" and mentally adds, 81 am the
best"
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15

PARSONS. BANGS &c CO.,
sso wRoLIsAIE DRUGGISTS,
M q lls NsdAls Street, PORTLAND, xALNR
GENERAL AGENTS.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-03
SENSATIONAL SUICIDE.
II. n ShOuse ShufIies on the Mortal Coll at
Louisville.

II. n. ShOuse Shufiies on the Mortal Coll at
Louisville.
The descendants Of old Capt. Shousc, the
settler of Shousetown on the Ohio, near
Pittsburgh include-or included-among
their number, ell-known lawyer, Hay
den II. Shouse, of Henderson, Ky. On
Tuesday evening Mr.. Shouse ended his
life at the Louisville hotel, Louisville, un-
der the following circumstances. On the
evening in question the unfortunate man
was found dead in bed, and on the bureau
was found the following letter addressed
to the hotel clerk, Mr.. McHenry
NOVEMBER 30.-Dear Lem Immedi-
ately after the discovery of my death, get
coffin and have me shipped By first train
to Henderson, and telegraph my death and
shipment at once to S. Z. Idnce, 521 Upper
Third street. Eransrille. Ind, and tell him
TO meet "the corpse' at Henderson. BE
certain to send me by first possible train
don't want to rot either here or en- route.
AIr. Vance or my wife will pay hotel bill
and all charges. Your prompt attention
will be a favor which l will try to rcmem-
ber. Your friend,
III. II. SHOUsE.''
Mr.. Vance is the father-in-law of Shouse.
Death was caused by laudanuni, and re-
cent spree is assigned as one cause of the
rash act. The deceased was about "a
years Of age and a gentleman Of attractive
manners. He was a candidate for Congress
in the Second district of Kentucky.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-03

Mr.. Schwebel thought it desirable that
the boys, night school be ut once opened;
He knew of y number Of pupils who de.
sired to attend.
MIR. Slaymaker moved that The board
proceed to tho election Of 4 teacher for the
boys night school.
The motion was agreed to and Mr.. Il. s.
Gates was unanimously elected.
Mr.. Jackson moved to elect teacher
for the girls night school, which was also
agreed to.
Miss Sa!lie Harkin. and Miss Ida IIantcl
were nominated for the position. Miss
Harkins received Is votes and Miss Hantch
1G votes. Miss IIantch was declared elected.
The secretary was directed to instruct
the city superintendent to deliver to eacl,
teacher of the public schools copy of the
rules recently adopted by the board.
Mr.. d. Hartman stated that the city
superintendent desired to have light
for his Office. The matter was on motion
referred to the committee on furniture and
apparatus with instructions to act.
On motion Of j. I. Hartman the night
school committee were authorized to en-
ploy assistant teachers whenever in their
judgment it may be necessary to do SO.
Mr.. SIaymaker called attention to the
fac that two or three boys had been ar
rested for throwing stones at teachers and
pupils and otherwise disortlerly in front Of
the Duke street schools. The boys were
to have n hearing before a magistrate. The
committee did not wish to press the COM
plants against the boys if their parents
would go bail for their good behavior.
The night school committee gave notice
that the night schools would be opened on
Monday evening next ; the boys school in
the building corner Of Duke and German
streets ana the girls in the building cor
ncr Of Prince and Chestnut streets. Boys
and girls who cannot attend day school are
invited to attend.
Distinguished Visitors.
Messrs. Ancona and Harbster, members
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-03
For the Chiyian Blockade,

A steamer from Baltimore, ostcnsibly
cattle steamer, arrived in Hampton
roads on Sunday for harbor, and came
to anchor between the flagship Tennessee
and the Kearsarge. On Sunday night the
strange vessel went to sea again. leaving
three of her officers in Norfolk. 1t is said
the steamer was fitted out in Baltimore
with men and munitions of war to break
the Chilian blockade. She carries a crew
of thirty-three men and one hundred and
thirty men between decks. It is also sai,,
she has torpedo corps on board who are
to operate on the Chilian coast. The
steamer is to put into Port Royal for coal,
where the men who were left here will
Join her.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-03
LATEST NEWS BY MAIL.

--LATEST NEWS By NAIL.
President Gonzales. of Mexico, was in
augurated yesterday.
Gold continues to flow in from Europe.
The Oder brought 81, ,000, 900 in coin.
T. F. Malone's store, at Eau Clair, Wis,
was burned yesterday. Loss, 915, 900.
There is fresh issue of lava from Vesu-
vius, descending to the base Of the cone.
Fire destroyed Whites Wilmont e!eva.
tor at Eldorado, Kansas, on Wednesday.
Loss, SEQ, 900 insured.
O'Brien's tobacco factory at COvingtOn.
Ky., was burned yesterday. Loss, 911, 500;
insured for s., 200.
A heavy southeast storm prevailed on
the Pacific coast yesterday and there is
every indication that the wet season in
California has finally begun.
In Toronto Mrs. Casey was found in bed
with her two children, who were roasted
to death. She was uninjured, and is held
on charge of murder.
James Sloan, who was in Jail at Belle
fontaine, Ohio, 1nder indictment for
shooting with intent to kill, cut his throat
yesterday morning and will die.
The latest information regarding the fire
at Durham, N. T.. on w edneSday morn
ing is that sixteen buildings were destroy
ed and that property to the value of $780,
900 was swept away. The insurance
losses foot up about $50, 1000.
A fire occurred last night in the base
ment of No. 201 Fulton street, New York,
occupied by the Wells tea company, and
before it was extinguished it damaged the
stock $4,000 and the. building $1,000.
John Boyle, a dealer in canvas on the
upper floors, had his stock damaged heav-
lily by water. Michael Lawlcr, a fireman,
was overcome by smoke, but rescued.