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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27

BETHEL, April 2?.-The average temper
allure for March was 500, being about :
colder per day than March OF 1879. We
had about IL inches OF snow during the
month. The ground Is now. April 20th,
nearly bare, but the cool nights are rather
unfayorable to the grass roots.
Sugar making has been rather slow, but
last week we had cooler nights and the run
Is little better. Mr.. Timothy L. Jewett
has made one hundred and sixty gallons OF
syrup, and Is the boss sugar maker In this
section. Potato John Is close TO his heels.
Some farmers are little short Of hay,
but others appear to have supply.
Mr.. Freeman Crosby has hen that pro-
duced him an egg weighing one-fourth OF
a pound. Who beats that3
Mr.. s. Z. Bartlett has sold his farm to
Mr.. Benjamin Bryant for forty-one hundred
and seventy.fve dollars. Mr.. Bartlett Is
going to move to Mississippi.
Hiram Hodsdon, esq, has sold his saw
mill at South Bethel to Mr.. W. II. Goddard
for $500. Mr.. Hodsdon Is about putting
machinery into his new steam mill for
saving slaves and salt boxes. He intends
to have his mill in running order In few
days,
Everybody Is on the qui Nve for rail-
road from Bethel to Andover. The loca-
ton now being agitated Is, commencing at
or near Bethel Station, passing down on
the east side Of the Androscoggln River
through Middle Intervale, crossing the
river at Hemlock Island into the town of
Hanover, thence down the river on the
west side through Hanover village, then
up Ellis River on the west side TO Andover
Corner, thence up Sawyer's Brock TO Lake
Umbagog. This Is claimed to be the most
feasible route, being some two miles near
er than from Byant's Pond to Andover.
The distinguishing feature Of this route q
the ever varying and attractive intervales
along the Audroscoggin. The tributaries
Of the Great River, as the people call 4,
present the same characteristics, and thus
the whole route from Bethel TO Andeyer
Is region q productive intervalA hSsS'
mountain and river.
Last "Wednesday evening ~. member
OF Bethel Grange met for = ma Ara, time !,
t!aelr new hall, on RAJ .ro.d Street Afte
business TOT the 81 ening was accomplished
'onn swan one Of the leading members
pW aP~'. Q long table several large pam
WV with sparkling snow crystals, and IL
lie centre set kettle full Of hot mapl'
1 sugar, inviting all present to help them
selves, and for about one hour everything
passed OF sweetly. The Grange have
made arrangements to have an oyster ant
pastry supper on Wednesday evening, Ma,
9th, Ia their hall.
The Bethel Cornet Band are making
arrangements for concert, which will b
In Pattee's Hall In about two weeks. No
tice will be duly given. l3a,. liel
Mr.. A. B. Stevens, who opened hard
ware store on Main Street one year ago, d
doing good business. Theclas Of stoves
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27

THE MILIrIA.-The reorganization OF
the Maine Militia will be completed In
about a week. Several new companies
have been formed. There will be two reg
iments Of l5O men each,-one east and one
west Of the Kennebec; also battery OF l5C
men, in three sections,-one In Lewiston
one in Portland and one In Bangor. The
companies have been weeded OF unsoldierly
and undisciplined men, and their places oil.
ed with gentlemen. The new Militia OF
Maine will compare favorably with that OF
any other State in the Union.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27
RoxpURr. April 2l.-Our Assessors r

RoxBURY, April 2l.-Our Assessors re-
port the amount Of personal property In
this town has increased enough during the
past year to raise the total valuation from
about s2i. 100 to So, 300.
There Is some grumbling about the i've
mill tax on the old basis Is our valuation
has decreased largely during the past ten
years, beside being proportioually higher
than that Of neighboring towns.
Between the Byron spool factory aud
Canton pulp mill, this section Of the coun-
try will doubtless become wealthy.
A Frcnchman put 1t tersely when he said,
"Swift river one bad stream to drive; bot
tom too d. near the top!"
April 23.-There have been fifteen cases
Of canker rash In Dist. No. I; thus FAR IL
has "run very light"
Farmers have been at work for week
on the drier soils.
There is very little snow LEFT on our
mountains, and It looks as though It would
be hard work TO get the timber run out OF
rapid streams in this vicinity, as none Of
them have any considerable reservoir for
holding back the water
l.. A. Thomas lumber Is for the Lewis
ton and not the Canton" Steam MIL Co.
IS was stated by 3D."
We are to have q uniform system OF text
books In our Schools much needed re-
form, judging from the variety disclosed
by the answers to the question, What
books do you use In your districts"
Schools as far As yet decided win begin
As follows: No. 4, LIST Monday In June;
No. 5, "left with the agent" No. I, during
,rst half OF May and Monday after Thanks
giving.
Our Fourth Assessor" J. N. Davis.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27
NATIONAL TAXATION

have received speech OF Congressman
Lsdd. In which he has much tn say OF the
grinding taxation imposed upon the people,
particularly the laboring men, by the ma
,,onal government. Please explain the
mode in which the United States raises its
revenue. and for what II is expended.
PENoBsCoT.
The United States does not impose
direct taxes, as States and municipalities
do, but indirect taxes-in the form OF
duties on imported goods; and in the
form of internal taxes on liquor. tobacco,
banks, medicines, stamps and matches.
The most of the duties are collected on
sugar, silks, linens, laces, wines and bran
dies, fine co,tons and woolens, and dress
goods. diamonds, gloves, cigars,-for the
most part articles Of luxury used by per-
sons of means, and not necessaries used
by laborers. No ordinary necessary OF
life. except sugar, pays any duty or tax
into the federal treasury. The receipts
into the federal treasury the last fiscal
year were as follows;
Prom Duties on Imports. S.2;o.o+'
From Taxes on Liquor. Tobacco
s.d Banks. Hs,aoi,oiV
Prom sales OF Public Lands, gH,.sl
From Miscellaneous Receipts, 1."o.'"
Total Receipts, tsTs,s1I.li
This revenue was expended as follows :;
For War Debt and Pensions. ASA
For Other Purposes. lso,ts~,ts
ss7S ~ ia
IL will thus be seen that considerably
more than half of the national revenue
has gone to pay the cost of putting down
the rebellion, which Mr.. Ladd's Southern
political friends inaugurated. If Mr..
Ladd knows Of any other method in
which this revenue can be raised 50 as to
be less felt by the people, we shall be
glad to hear Of it.-Leioiston Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27

SoUTR WATERFORD, April 24.-Mr Gro.
Hapgood and family returned TO So. Wansr>
ford last week, from Lawrence, Mass.
where they have resided Of late.
w. W. Watson, who was . pensiose.
over ten years ago, sad Was suspended
Aug. s, go, made application 10 the o. IN
missioner Of Pensions at w sshins,eaI last
February, for an impartial exsnins .tIon,"
which was granted, lie vas examined BY
DR.. Bisbee Il tAtAk =. puckneld). and the
resuis u AAs e has been reinssated' bis
..lng back to Feb 2, lS7o'-ea
rated same Is when suspended win
, an "increase" Of eight dollars per moD'A
since Feb. 2, 1880.
Rev. Mr.. Center has returned from C0H
ference, and Is to remain on this cnafss
another year. ..
Mr.. Melville Monroe has moved into QUO
Of Josiah Monroe's houses, In this village
and Ii employed in the bucket factory .!
George Nelson, who is to run 1t to Us 'uA
capacity. i1 ~
Mr.. Luther Houghton Is very low Win
consumption, and Is not expected to reeo'
er; he has been confined to the house 'e''
than q week.
The buildings Of Moses Mosher at Not.n
Waterford were burned the nrst Oh u"
week; caused BY defect In chimney.
Charles Young's Is the place TO se'e,'
garden seeds. He has very large s'''-'
nom seven frst-class houses.
james 8. Grant has entered Into psi'"e,
ship with bis former partner, Col. Humn.,
OF Boston, and win be In Boston the '
of this year. They have large con''a.s
several million brick TO lay, We un'e'
stand. - II
Mr.. James stasrt win take charge "
Mr.. Grants fArm, this season
4 John N. Watson and hmily have ret'' ~.
from South Bethel, and are living ID W.
, village. Mr. W. 10 employed In the 0ae'
s1ActoFy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27
The Democrats Of New York bel

The Democrats Of New York held
their State Convention last week. Res
olutions endorsing Tilden were passed,
though the delegates were not instructed
save to vote as unit. The same day
and at the same city, Tammany Hall
Democracy held convention, and elect
ed delegates to the Cincinnati convention.
II Tilden is the nominee, Tammany will
bolt, and New York will be carried by
the Republicans in November.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27

EAST RUNroRp.-Logs are running quite
plenty in the Androscoggin here.
The roads are yet In bad condition, but
settling quite fast now.
There has been short run OF sap this
spring.
Mr.. Oscar Wyman died last Friday morn-
ing, with measles and quick consumption,
aged 90 years. He was buried With Ma
sonic honors
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27

HIRAM.-Mr. N. b. Hubbard has bought
the stock Of goods in the store now occu-
pied by T. B. Seavey & CO., and will take
possession Of the same May lst. Mr.. III.
formerly served our citizens In this capac-
ity IN an acceptable manner, and he will
doubtless do so again.
Mr.. J. L. Kimball and family, in addition
to farm operations, propose 70 conduct
frst-class boarding house the coming sea-
son In Poland, near the celebrated spring
In that town. Success to them.
Mr.. James Edgccomb OF South Hiram
has two fine young horses which were bred
at one OF the noted stock farms In Ken
lucky. They are very promising and will,
IL Is expected, prove OF great value to their
owner and the community ut large.-Nens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27

An EXCURSION TO CHIcAGo.-The Blaine
Club held meeting at the Augusta House,
Tuesday evening, to perfect Arrangements
for attending the Chicago Convention. The
Executive Committee reported that ar
engagements had been msde for car fare TO
cost s29 from Portland or $3.50 including
sleeping cars. The hotel Accommodations
at Chicago will cost e3 to "a per day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27

Pull THEM UP.-Now Is the time to
get rid OF the burdocks. As the frost Is
coming out OF the ground the earth Is
loosened from the roots, and they very
readily come out with 4 slight pull A
child can easily pull them out, though the
roots may be two feet long.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27

Dennis Kearney had his hair cropped
ard a striped robe was furnished him by
the State Of California, las, week. He
is going TO work for the State for period
of time. His imprisonment was not ae-
companied by his predicted revolution
and blood-shed. The Kearneyites Of
Maine must be careful, or they viii share
q similar fate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27
Bangor Wing.
A "GI.IMMKR" FROM THE NORTH
STAR"
Bangor WING.


STAR"
The North Star. the organ and paper
of DR.. Parker, late of Gov. Garcelon's
Council, having had much to say in rela-
ton to extravagsnce and improper charg.
Is made by members Of former Councils.
we have taken the trouble to look up the
Doctors record, with the following result
The total amount Of pay and emolu-
ments received BY DR.. Parker during his
years incumbency was 81 ,6l6. OF this
amount he REEVES:
For travel TO attend sessions OF Coun-
Gil, ssss
For attendance on Legislative session, l5o
For 70 DAYS attendance (the Council
journal showing but 40 days. IA
Making sl,lss
1t also appears that at the last session
of the Council, ending Dec. 81, he was
not present a single day, yet on the 9Th
day of January, 1880, he was allowed
S79 for his attendance at that session.
He was also paid s2S for time and ex-
penses visiting State Liquor Agency,
April 81. % and %. the Council then be-
ing in session, and he receiving pay tor
attendance on the same.
He also received pay for time and ex-
penses on Especial Committee on what
service not stated-in Dec. I9-the
Council being then in session from Nov.
%, till Dec. 81, inclusive, $40
He was also paid for:
Visit to Insane Hospital at June meet
ing, az
For same in July. is
Sept, 70
/" at other times, "
Visit To Prison and Reform School
''in Sept" 81
Visit TO Liquor Agency as above, -
"A ,ooting given above. l,l93
,r,o,,,in, In all 10 sl,4s5
As he gives no dates to the above named
visits. it does no, appear whether or not
they were made during the session OF the
Council. while being paid for his atten-
dance thereon, but Judging from the above
bills when the dates are given, they doubt
less were. In addition TO these, he receiv-
ed for six copies ofthe NORTH Star at the
State House, IL
and FOR Advertising in the same, ll9
Add footing above, l,feS
Making in all the nice little SUN Of Al, G7o
for his share of the "emoluments." Per-
haps the Doctor, through the NORTH Star
viii explain the mode, adopted by the
Council, of "tabulating their accounts
so that they were paid-tor being in two
places at the same time, as well, also, as
being in places where they were not, and
also tell who il was that conceived the
brilliant project of whipping the devil
around the stump" so as to get do~dte
mileage for the Legislative session by adj
iourning before the close Of the session Of
Legislature and then holding another ses-
sion so that mileage could be charged for
both sessions. Twinkle, twinkle. little
Star" and illuminate this dark subject.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27

SO. PARIs.-If you have q moment to
spare, step into Gerry's Drug Store, aud
see his sporting goods. He has everything
new and novel. Particularly notable Is
little pair OF pocket scales which can be
adjusted to give the exact weight OF an
article within an article without computa-
ton. He Is also fully stocked up TO give
black bass fishermen complete outfit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27

RUMFoRD.- Hodsdon OF Byron,
who worked for Thomas, logging through
the winter, on Plumbago, Is still In the
woods alone, gathering gum. He says he
shall stay there all summer. He Is nearly
seventy years old.
1t Is said a vein OF mica has been found
In Rumford, on land owned by J. z. Elliot.
River driving Is progressing slowly
Thomas has his drive on the river aud eI
poets to get the lumber into the Andres
coggln Tuesday -Letciston Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27

We have received from Hon. E. c.
Harrington, Valuation Commissioner for
Oxford County, table showing the val
uation of all our towns, and the returns
made by assessors for the next decade,
We shall publish this, next week. i is
a matter Of great interest to all our peo-
nle .f,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27

HEBRON, April 2l.-Last night the Rev.
Mr. Lewis OF Canton delivered lecture In
the chapel. Subject, the Rocky Mountains.
The lecture was very entertaing and the
attendance good. Mr.. Lewis has lived at
Canyon City three years, and would advise
Maine boys to think twice before leaving
home to go there, with the expectation Of
making their fortunes. I.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27

No. PARIs.-We understand the Good
Templars will repeat the drama entitled
1.-THE Drunkard's Warning, also the laugh.
able farce, ",rhe Stage Struck Yankee"
next Tuesday evening, April q. A good
attendance Is anticipated. A. T. G.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27
THE PRESIDENCY.
Mr.. BLAINE WILL Nor ACCEPT TIKI SECOND
PLACE on THE TICKET.

BosroN, April ga Washington spec
ial to the Journal says that Blaine atten-
ton having been called this morning to
resolution adopted by the Virginia Repub-
llcan convention, requesting him to accept
the place OF Vice President on the Grant
ticket, said he should not under any circum-
stances accept the second place on any
ticket, aud that II copy OF theresolution
was officially sent 10 him he should public
ly decline having his name used.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27

MAR FAIIS-FTOst mostly OUT UI tHc
ground at KeZar Falls. .~
Everybody ends enough TO do.
Sale work on clothing Is the order OF the
day on the road. One and two-horse teams
are continually supplying families with
large quantities for manufacture.
Three teams Of from one TO four horses
are loaded down with heavy boxes, en-
route, daily, for the depot. II appears rs
though the oak. timber was all falling To
slaves, and preparing for the West Indies.
The doctors say II Is not sickly.-Le'eis-
Ton Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27

-Foggs Chronicle offers to give every
new subscriber copy Of "Nearer, My
God to Thee" The offer is signed,
Fogg, Blood d Co. h
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

ANpovER.-Somc OF our young men are
going West. Walter Abbott went Mon
day.
Farmers have commenced hiring their
help for the season, paying sl2 TO sls per
month .-Lerciston Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27

he keeps on hand takes the lead IN TINS
section. Mr.. Stevens d agent Tor the
Warren Mower and Randall Harrow. GIVE
him q call. -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27

The attention of teachers Is called
to notice of examination in Paris, which
appears in our advertising columns.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27

l. Any person who takes . paper REGULARLY
from the oihce-whe<her direcssd 20 his name or
snothsrsu or whether he has subscribed or so-
10 responsible FOR the payment
.. II person orders his paper discoannneas
As must pay al arrsaraSes, or the paelnnef nay
continue 20 send 10 until payment 70 unoe, and
collect TIE whole amount, whether the peper v
taksn non IL oflcs or nos-
a. The Courts have decided that refusing 70 take
nsvspapsrs and periodicals. IRON The post once,
or remcying and leaving them uncalled tor, 70
or,aa 6scSs evidence Of maud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-27

HENRY W. PARK, Mexico.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01
Presidents of Harvard College.
Harvard Register for Augusta

In two hundred and forty.two years
there have been twenty-five Presidents of
Harvard, an average service of eleven
years. President Edward Holyoke was
longest time in office-thirty-two years
Cornelius Conway FELTON, the shortest
two years. The first graduate of Harvard
who was President was Leonard Hoar,
1674-1675. at which time the office was
regarded as "bed Of thorns;" one writer
saying, ''That academic sceptre has more
OF sollcitude than charms, more anxiety
than profit, more trouble than remuner-
atioA." Increase Mather was the first ma
tive American who became President.
The first President was Henry Dunster,
164O-1654, who was probably thirty years
of age at the time of his appointment,
but nothing definite as to his age is
known. With that exception President
Eliot is the youngest person ever elected
to the Presidency. The following table
gives a complete list of the Presidents:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01
Young Mems Christian Association.
PREPARATIONS FOR A STATE MEETING.
Mu.WAuKEE Anp

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 25.
The call for the sixth annual State Con-
vention of the Young Mems Christian AS.
sociations of Wisconsin has been issued.
The meeting will be held in this city
Sept %, "a, Is and 81. In connection
with the call the following names of gen.
tlemen prominently identified with the
work are mentioned as having signiied
their intention to be present: W. G.
Douglas. General Secretary of the st.
Louis Association; Thomas Cochran, Jr.,
Committee: John G. Huntington, General
Secretary of the Minneapolis Association
and Mr.. L. d. Wishard, of New York.
Secretary of the College Work of the
Country, also Mr.. E D. Ingersoll, Secre-
tary OF the Railroad Work, and Robert
Wiedenssll. Several of the leading work.
ers of the Chicago Association are expect
ed. The topics for consideration and dis
cussion in the Convention are arranged as
follows; 1.-THE work of the Young Mems
CHRISTIAN Association in our Cities and
Towns. and its Importance" "Our Rail.
rOad Men, What Can be Done for Them?
How Can it be Done? Who Should do
It?" Social and Secular Work of Our
Associations" 1.-THE Importance of Or
ganiz Work for the Students of Our
State;" "Work for the Boys" "The Re-
lation of Young Mems Christian Associa.
Citations to the Gospel Temperance
Work" "Young Mems Meetings." "De-
velopment of Active Workers from the
Active Membership" Am l My Broth
er's Keeper" The programme will also
provide devotional meetings, bible read.
ing, praise meetings, question drawer. etc.,
all of which will be more fully deter
mined before the session.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01
Railroad Accidents,

During July there was total of sew
enty.eight railroad accidents, whereby
twenty one persons were killed and 100
injured. Eleven accidents caused the
death of one or more persons; fifteen
caused injury but not death, while in
fifty.two or 6.67 per cent of the whole
number, there was no injury severe
enough 90 orc for record. AS compared with
accidents, but an increase of seven in the
number killed, and of forty-six in that
injured. For the year ending with July
the record, according to the Railroad Ga
sette, is as follows:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01
From the Rostnn Daily Adyertiser

lrIom Inc BOSTON DAILY AQvert1ser.l
We have the official figures, so report
ed, from 40 cities, and the rough esti-
mates from few others, so that nearly
tae entire country is covered. There are,
however, some missing cities, the returns
from the largest States being the most
deficient. We have no returns from Bing-
hamton, Lockport, Rome, Schenectady or
Yonkers, in New York; Altoona, Easton,
Lancaster, Pottsvllle, Williamspors or
York, in Pennsylvania; or from Akron,
Hamilton or 2 snesville, IN Ohio; all of
these having contained more than 10000
inh abitants in 1870
We can now, without too many errors,
name the 100 largest cities of the Union
and their rank. With regard to the first
fifty we are able to make comparison
with the rank in 1870:
CITY EXCEEDING 1000 900 INHABITANTS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, belongs in

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, belongs in the
last class, and probably near the head Of
it, crowding the others down one place.
In 1870 there were only thirty-two cities
having more than 10000 inhabitants.
There are now forty-fve. The lowest of
the fifty leading cities of the country in
that year was Fall River, with popula-
ton of 26,766 inhabitants. This year
New Bedford, which was 27,268 inhab-
itants, ranks seventy-second. In all proba-
bility, the lowest population which en-
titles city to rank with the first fifty,
which has been pushed upwards from
26766 in 1870 to 37,825 in 1880, will in
1890 reach very nearly $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01
OVER THE OCEAN.

All About the Rdilwags-The Beautiful!
Roads Peasant Lsfe-Heidel6erg Cas-
tle-The Origin of Seoeral Things and
the Moral Thereof-Nusic, Military and
Whist. Not
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01

"A Book of Hymns" edited by the
Rev. SAMUEL JOHNSON, the Rev. SAMUEL
OsGOoD and the Rev. SAMUEL LoNGFEL.
Low, Is referred to by the Boston Trans
crtpt as the Sam Book
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01

average casualties per accident were, for
the month"; 0.269 killed and 1882 injured;
for the year, pa killed and O931 in
jured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01
Number

The averages per day fer the month
were 2 so accidents, 0.6S killed and 1898
injured; for the year they were 234 &C.
cidenls, 0.57 killed and as injured The