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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-20
FOR the oxford Democrat
PARIS IN l-l2.

The list or taxes assessed on the inhabl-
tan,s OF Pari, by the Federal Government
Ia 1916 In support OF the war Of 1872 pre-
sents an interesting exhibit % n, solid
men OF tie town at that time. Tho total
number assessed was 2l3. Seven only
were rated on for property amounting 70
81 600 aud upwards These were Ebene-
ger Rawsop, highest on the list, ASSESSED
on sJ.s9l. Stephen Robinson - 80, Will
liam Stowell 81. GJ6, Heirs of Lemuel Jack
son S3.GiG. Elias Stowcll 81 $50, Daniel
Stowell s. l3S. Jonathan Brmis s3,0Il.
Ten ouly were rated at $1,000 aud up
wards, viz. Levi Hubbard 50 $50, Samuel
Rlwson s., 1863, Abner Rtwson -, 33i,
Aaron Fuller 81 2o6, John Robinson g.
POO, Isaac Bolster 81, lGi. Lemuel Jackson,
ir., 2,liS, Russell Hubbard -, 1873, William
Stearns 81 90. and David Andrews ST.
033. BY this i. is seen that the solid men
OF tina, day were mainly farmers no. resi-
dent on the Hill" Thomas Croker and
Col. Simeon Cummings, who subsequently
acquired large property, were rated only
ON $40 aud s42S respectively. The low
est on the list was Nicholas Smith rated
AZ SIS, whose tax was six cents. Ablezer
Andrews. who lcft handsome estate, was
assessed on 1891. Caleb Cushman, who
also was man OF considerable property,
was rated on sl.Gl9. Albion X Paris
paid a tax OF 50 cents on sljj. His widow
is still living, being over 90 years OF age,
has long resided in Washington where she
has a son, and whose eldest daughter, Car
oline, widow of John c. Brooks, recently
died In Portland. r.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-20

NoRwAY.-J. q. Croker has put in one
OF Fairbanks Standard Platform Scales
directly in front OF the entrance to his
hard ware store, so constructed as TO avoid
any outdoor work TO get the exact weight
OF load Of hay or 3 quantity OF coal.
The Ladies ofthe Congregational Circle
will hold their Annual Fair in the vestry
OF the church, Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings, Dec. goth and 2lst. A first rate
time Is expected. The programme con-
sists Of the usual sale Of articles, varied,
useful, and ornamental; Q sumptous sup
per served each evening, and Q pleasing
entertainment with different programmes
for each night. Ice creams will be in or
der. The entertainment on Tuesday eve
ming consists Of the diverting impersona-
tiou.sLoye Of Q bonnet" and also the PAN
tomime Love In Ambush" On Wednes-
day eve. will be presented "Grandms's
Birthday" consisting Of songs and cho-
ruses by the children; also q very enter
tanning pantomime, The Miser's Supper"
Great pains have been taken with the en-
tertainments. They cannot fail to be
highly pleasing. All are invited. Make
YOUR plans TO come. Yes, come two
nights. Single tickets Is cents. Every
man is expected with his wife. He is ex-
pected both evenings. Don't forget the
dates, Tuesday and Wednesday, you know,
and Just the time TO get Christmas pres
ents for your friends. Don't forget.-Ad-
rsrsisSr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-20

FRYEBURG, Dec. l1.-Nutter, Shirly Co.
have Just completed their mill for grind
ing corn, located near their steam saw
mill. They expect to begin grinding BY
the middle OF next week. They win keep
4 large stock Of corn, and shorts, and
middlings constantly on hand.
The young people are having a carnival
on the ice these pleasant days, the skating
on Lovewelrs and other surrounding lakes
no, having been better for many years.
The lumbermen are anxiously waiting
for snow to commence operations in the
woods.
c. W. Lewis aud wife are spending q
few days at their old home in East Con.
way, y. II.
Dec. l6.-The Fryeburg Temperance
Association met At the New Church on
Sunday the eleventh. The meeting was
addressed by Rev. B. n. Stowe and Prof
Kicker who had the close attention Of
large audience.
Rev. J. X. Mason pastor OF the Congre-
sational church, has been away 10 St.
Johns, TO preach few Sundays.
on the evening OF the fifteenth the Con-
gregational society held Christmas sale
AZ their vestry. During the evening q
turkey supper WAS served to q large
company. A CITIZEN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-20
WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON, ID. C, Dec. r.,

WASHINGTON, ID. C, Dec. r., 1881.
Mr. Editor.
The excitement incident TO the opening
OF new Congress, where the majority
passes from one party 10 another, brought
many persons to this city. The several
caudi iates for Speaker established their
headquarters quite early and the campaign
was opened here about the middle OF No.
vember, ind the contest waXed warm as
the members arrived. The candidates,
with their friends, were all very confident
OF success; but when the caucus finally as
sembled TO select candidate IL was az
once apparent that none OF them knew
their strength, but none were more sur.
prised than kasson of Iowa, aud Hiscock
OF New York. one thing | must record
with satisfaction: 1t has never been my
pleasure 10 witness q campaign conducted
more amicably than was this. Not one
word of reflection by Que candidate upon
another. | saw much OF the work that
was being done, aud heard the claims OF
some pressed with much earnestness. Ali
seemed content with urging their fayorlte,
without word against the character of
any other aspirant. One would almost
conclude that the era OF good feeling had
been ushered In.
Much satisfaction Is expressed over the
selection OF Sergeant-at-Arms Of General
OF Tennessee, for Doorkeeper. Very many
good, stsunch Republicans feel that it was
mistake that Rainey of South Carolina,
had not been elected to the Clerkship
He Is representative OF the colored race,
who has proved himself able, honest and
faithful TO every trust reposed in him, and
at the close of the last session in which he
was q Representative in Congress, and a
member OF the Committee ON Enrolled
committee sober enough to attend to the
duties required Of them, and, being sober,
he saved the appropriation bills, thereby
avoiding an special session OF Congress,
and at the organization Of the last Con-
gress he received the votes OF the Repub-
!icans for that position. Political usages,
it Is argued, would have given him the
place.
The reorganization Of the Cabinet still
hangs fire, and the President keeps his
own counsel in the matter. twas expect
ed that two new men would be sent in on
Monday, but only the name OF ex-senator
Frelinghuysen for Secretary Of State was
before the Senate. He was promptly con-
irmed, and will soon enter upon the du-
ties OF his new position. He comes to the
Office with much experience In national af-
fairs, having served eight years in the Sem
ate. He is in his sixty-fifth year, tall and
erect, man who would attract attention
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-20

In any society, OF far more than aversse
ability. OF simple and plain habits, courte'
GUS and affAble, q member OF the Dutch
Reformed Church. There need DC no
doubt but the duties OF the department
viii be performed In manner that VIII
maintain the high standing 1t has always
enjoyed.
The name for Mcveagh's successor has
not yet been made public. Ex-senator
Howe OF Wisconsin. Benz. ii. Brewster OF
Pennsylvania, and Emory Storrs OF chi
cago, are all prominently mentioned ana
occasionally the name OF Geo. II. Bliss OF
New York, is heard In connection with "
But Il is hardly probable that General Ar
thur will adopt the "0bio Idea, as he has
the credit OF craftsmanship that will ena'
bic him to stretch the range OF bis pollti-
cal vision beyond a State line.
Postmaster General James sent In his
resignation last night. IL Is generally
thought that Chauncey |. Filley OF 81
Louis. will be his successor; at any rate,
there will be q strong pressure from West
ern members TO have man from their
section for the position, as they feel
that the needs OF the West have not been
fairly considered in the past.
David Davis has again perched himseli
upon the fence, and decided that he will
not act with the Republicans, 20 elect new
officers for the Senate, nor with the Dem
ocrats to change the committees. While
the Senate has no Secretary, the duties OF
that office being performed by an Assist
ant Secretary, he gave notice last week that
this arrangement Is entirely satisfactory TO
him, and that he will use his power to con
tinue IL.
The result OF the coalition in Virginia
is what have all the time anticipated.
Rlddle5erger Is 10 be elected TO the Sen
ate. This coalition was supported by
about q, 900 Democratic Readjusters, and
they have both United States Senators,
the Governor, Secretary Of State, aud all
the Federal patronage, including two Mem
bcrs OF Congress. The immense adsan-
tage accruing TO the more than =, 900 Re
publlcans who gave their votes TO the same
ticket, is a Lieutenant Governor, divided
party-hopelessly so-without organiza-
ton. Had they stood ilrm and maintained
their party identity they would have been
In position TO have reaped some advan-
tages from the quarrel in the Democratic
camp. as there would have been place
for those honestly opposed 10 Bourbon
rule 10 flee. They might not to-day have
had the empty honor of furnishing the
great State OF Virginia Lieutenant Gov
eruor, but they would have been in work
Ing order and ready for the fray. To my
mind the present outlook is, that Ike all
trading with the Democracy, IL is simply
n complete sell-out and surrender. Yet
there Is one crumb OF comfort FOR those
who advocated this coalition, they have
succeeded In depriying loo 900 Democrats
OF a share In the Offices, and confined them
10 - 900, but number sufficiently large
to ll them all. ONFoED.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-20

KEzAR FALLs.-Stephen p. Fox OF this
place, has sold bis store, lot and entire
stock in trade 10 Jordan Stacy and +. w.
Redlon for the sum OF s3000.00. Posses
sion was given last week.
Jonathan Fox end lost child this week
and another is not expected to live. Diph-
theris is the cause. There are several
other new cases. Charles Davis and his
little son are getting better; so is +. c,
Stacys family.
Lumbermen are an1iously looking for
snow so they can be operating in their
business. The weather seems more like
April than Dec. Yesterday we had q
smart shower pass over this place. NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-20

The people Of Paris and vicinity vii
do veil TO ps.roni1e The Branch" The
metropolitan Millinery and Fancy Goods
store At So. PARIS, whose advertisement is
in another column. A large stock Of
useful and ornamental articles has beer
put in for the holiday trade. Hosiery
sadsrwesr, laces, yarns, trimmings, and
g hundred other fancy articles TO be found
here. make acceptable holiday gifts, oil
can be wrought into presents BY the PUP
chaser. The Branch carries line o.
aice goods which cannot be found in thu
ordinary country store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-20
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

Saturday, Hon. Frederick +. Feeling.
huyscn OF New jersey was nominated by
President Arthur for Secretary OF State.
Sunday Representative Diugley deliver
ell a temperate. lecture before L large au-
dlcuce. la Washington.
Mondrg: Postmaster General James sent
Ia bi. resignation To- take effect Jan. lst.
5 V. Holloway. Teller OF the POUCH
kerpsie National Bank. was arrested on a
charge OF stealing si0,O OF the bank
funds.
Tuesday: DR. Samuel A. Green, Repub-
llcan and Citizens candidate, was elected
Mayor OF Boston by majority or 33t over
Palmer. the Democratic candidate.--M,-
ior General John Henry Martindilc OF y.
Y, prominent officer In the civil war,
and Consul at Nice, died. - Russian pa
pers szyagely denOuuce that part of Presl-
dent Arthurs message relating 10 foreign
affairs. --- Representative Anderson OF
Kansas, introduced 4 bill reducing letter
postage To two cents.
"Wednesday Lawyer Scoyllle delivered a
lecture In Washington on " The Guiteau
Case-The Garfield Monument Com
mittee stu require s!2j,0 10 complete
their plan OF erecting II suitable memorial
over the Presidents gravc.-A severe
tornado did considerable damage az Mem.
phi-. Tenn.
Thursday. The rigid enforcement of the
liquor law al 81. Adams, Vermont, has
virtually closed the town against outsid-
ers for the hotel and livery men have com
biurd 10 refuse accommodation Ia people
from abroad; much interest Is excited ~
To the result or the struggle between the
temperance people or the place and these
parties "A Southern Pacific train was
boarded by robbers near ElPaso, Texas,
aud $1,000 taken from Wells, Fargo *
Co.'S express messenger.-The" Presi-
dental disability question was discussed
by Senator's Beck, Jones and others.
Friday: Hon Benjamin II. Brewster OF
Pennsylvania WAS nominated for Attorney
General by the President; he 10 an eminent
legal gentleman, and was employed by the
Government in arguing the constitutional
validity OF trying the Star Route fellows
without Indictment by grand jury. 1t
Is probable that eX-SecretaTy Blaine will
deliver the national eulogy on Garfield be-
fore the two Houses OF Congress, next
month, 10 be followed by two Senators
aud two Representatives, with other APP
propriate exercises. "A vote was taken
in the House on bill permitting farmers
to sell less than % lbs. OF tobacco without
u tax; the proposition was defeated, and
is regarded az a test vote on tue question
OF reducing tsxation.-Twenty members OF
the ill-starred Massachusetts Ninth Rcgi-
ment were expelled by Gov. Long for their
unsoldierly conduct while at Richmond en-
route for Y yorktown. II The seventy fourth
birthday OF the Poet Whittier occurred.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-20
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-20
From the Portland Press.
PROHIBITION.

The letter Of Neal Dow, elsewhere print
81. gives gratifying assurance OF the work
inS OF prohlbltory laws in other States.
In this matter statements OF facts are 90
much colored by the opinions and preju-
Ilces OF the witness that II 10 very difiicult
70 lsarn the truth Contradictory reports
come from Kansas respecting the working
Of the prohibitory system. but the people
Of Kansas seem satisfied that they are get
ling good from IL, and evidently propose
10 continue IL. This Is, perhaps, the best
possible test OF Its practical usefulness.
lit were not. on the whole, for the ad-
ysncsment OF the community 10 would DC
promptly repudiated whenever the voters
should be brought TO pass on II 50 IL Is
10 Maine. Many persons, some or them
Intelligent, virtuous and disintsrested, de-
clare that prohibition IL failure, and that
ve should be better OF without L. Exact
IN how they can come 20 this conclusion,
II "a difficult, 20 see. IL Is true that there
are defects In the administration or the
Law, and that II has given prominence to
lot OF noisy blackguards who cover base
and selfish purposes under pretended zeal
for the cause OF temperance But these
things arc only incidents and are likely 10
accompany any reform movement. But,
In general, taking the State a. whole,
prohibition has doubtless accomplished
great good. This Is specially true OF the
rural parts OF the State, which include the
xrea, body OF the population In some OF
ihs cities, particularly In Portland and
Bangor, where Democratic Sherins omit
20 enforce the Law, much Intoxicating
drink 10 sold But even here the condi-
ton Is much better than II license were
given 10 open srog shops on every corner; ;
While In AL the country towns genera
zion has grown Up practically free nom
the knowledge Of Intoxicating drinks and
the temptations 20 ruin by their use.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-20
KNTERfRIsING NEWS GATHERER.

We SkillinSs 4 Co.'S large steam saw
nill O, Bethel was totally destroyed by
Gre Sunday morning. The fire caught in
the lors OF the stable, and four ofthe twelve
horses kept there were burned, - was also
the hay and about $50 bushels OF grain.
The loss on mill, etc, 10 estimated at e.
100, insured for o. 900. The mill board
lng house, occupied by ID. A. Conn, was
s,So Destroyed; loss 5000, uninsured.
The mill will be rebuilt 81 once.-See Re-
slQsos.
Ths Ssc Hel.gtoa draws upon its imas-
nation for news - well - for religious
ssd political items. The fact is the
Bs.hsl Steam Mil vas not burned, there
fore il will not b rebuilt At once. The
boarding house was burned. with stable
and out buildings. Is our correspondent
vrots last week. II il strange that q
county paper could % grossly err in q
natter Of this kind. when for . one cen.
postal card it could have ascertained the
facts. Further. II the Bethel Steam Mill
vas 10 burn. the loss would be nearer
90. 900 than $4,000, and any person
qualified to write Oxford county items
would be aware Of that fact.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-20

in partnership with that excellent tailor,
Mr.. C. w. Parsons.
The Maine Board of Agriculture, In con-
nection with the Paris Grange, will hold q
Farmers Institute at So. Paris Grange
Hall, Tuesday, Dec. 27th, 81. The pro-
gramme will be as follows: 10 A. NJ
Discussion. "Growing Sweet Corn for
Canning" by s. s. Smith, c. II. Cobb and
II. +. Hammond. 1880 r. NJ" Prerequi-
sites to Successful Dalrying," by Francis
Barnes; followed by discussion. I'm
Lecture, by G. NJ. Whitaker, editor OF the
Stockbridgc, Mass, Journal. Subject
Little Things" basket dinner will be
served in the hall, and good music will be
In attendance. h.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-20

So. PAMs-M. +. Sociablc met with
Mrs. Stevens, last Wednesday evening.
c. n. Daley has started up his new
shop.
Mr.. Willis Gowell has been confined to
his house for several days, owing 10 his
having had seventeen teeth extracted. lie
got cold.
The Social Assemblies at Andrews Hall
occur every wednesday night. They are
well pstronized.
Good skating on the river, and the lads
and lassies are enjoying i, with all the ex-
uberance OF youth.
In Holden's window may be seen fine
Christmas tree loaded with beautiful things
for everybody.
The frame OF the new shoe shop Is going
up. Mr.. Willis, the builder, has 4 large
pile OF lumber on the ground, and will
push things In lively manner.
With the present state OF the weather, a
foot OF snow would make business good.
Dry hard wood is scarce, and conse-
quently brings good price.
A good joke is told OF an Oxford county
dentist. Two ladies recently called on
him, one was 10 have three teeth extracted,
the other was to have all extracted. The
dentist etherized the lady who wanted
three teeth pulled, and you may imagine
her surprise when she arose from her
trance and found that the dentist had made
q mistake, and that she was toothless.
She wisely concluded that as it was done
she would make the best OF il, and have q
new set all around.
Miss Lizzie Richardson is rapidly be-
coming an accomplished violinist. She
not only is a teacher OF the piano, but has
. special talent for the violin. She is tax
ing lessons Of G.. l.. Cushing of Lewiston,
and her execution is marked with skill
seldom acquired in so short time.
Mr.. G. w. Brown, the sewing machine
expert, will open his rooms in Odd Fellows
Block, Friday and Saturday next, day and
evening, and will give an exhibition at
fancy work. He will make about two
dozen fancy white pique aprons and trim
them with French pink and white scallop-
ed plating, for Christmas presents. The
aprons will be the most elegant ever made,
and will be offered for sale at S5 cents
each. Call in and see him make them.
One day last week, as Mr.. Cummings
was endeavoring to back the team owned
by Mr. Frank Starbird, in Mr.. Richard
sons yard, the yoke broke and let the load
on the heels Of the horses. They became
frightened and ran across the street and
brought up against maple tree with such
violence as to injure one horse very Sc
verely. The horse also was injured by q
picket which penetrated his breast to the
depth of about two inches. This was the
same team that handled the Premium o. h.
Plow SO we'll without driver at the State
Fair, and is probably the best broken team
in the county. The injured horse. Is val
ued at $500, and his injuries are probably
fatal.
Mr.. Herbert Morse, who has been for
several years head clerk and bookkeeper
in the establishment Of Capt. II. n. Boil
ster il going into the tailoring and gents
furnishing goods business, at Waldoboro,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-20

WoopsrocS, Dec. l3.-There are sever
al cases OF diphtheria In the western part
OF the town; one death has occurred from
IL, that OF the eight year old daughter OF
Sylvester Swan.
The winter term Of the village school
commenced on the 18th lust. W. NJ.
Brooks has charge OF the grammar, and
Mis-. Emma f. Durham OF the primary,
department.
Rev. L. II. Tabor will preach n Christ
mas sermon at the Universalist church,
December 9jth.
The two societies OF this place will
unite in Christmas entertainment at the
Baptist church this year, as heretofore.
Mrs. Mary +. Houghton, wife OF Chas.
r. Houghton, died Nov. -, aged about 80
years. Her funeral was attended by Rev.
+. b. Hannaford OF the Methodist church.
Mrs. II. was most estlmable woman and
very much liked In the community where
she lived.
Capt. Dearborn's spool factory started
again, Monday, for the winter.
Ambrose y. Brooks Is teaching the win.
ter school in the Bryant district, Green.
wood.
Chase 4 Sawyer have q good assert
ment OF Holiday goods, which they will
sell very low.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-20

On THIRTY DAYS TRIAL.-We will send
DR.. Dyes celebrated Electro Voltaic Belts
and other Electric Appliances on trial for
thirty days TO young men and older persons
who are afflicted with Nervous Debility,
Lost Vitality, ETC., guaranteeing speedy
relief and compete restoration Of vigor and
manhood. Also for Rheumatism, Neuralgia.
Paralysis, Liver and Kidney Difficulties,
Ruptures, and many other Diseases. Illus
trated pamphlet sent free. Address Yoltaic
Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-20

r. q. Elliott. who probably does the
l.rses; clothing business in Oxford Coun-
~, advertises an increased stock Of goods.
We can assure all who deal with him an
honorable trade and low prices.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-20

Other papers have the charging fever
. well Is The Courier. The Portland Id
sertiser, one OF the most ably edited jour
lals in the state, adds . column 20 . page,
making IL an eight-column paper, and the
Ss.es OF the same city, cent paper, In
cYeases its size more than one-hslf Bus
mess with the papers appears 20 be good.
-Rocklasd Courier.
And the OxroKD DExocKAr proposes
70 increase its size one-half by the issu-
ing Of weekly supplements so long as
Susiness continues good.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-20

"A telegram received Saturday nigh,
states that Chas. J. Mellen of Paris, va.
drowned ., Shapleish, Saturday after
soon. while skating. The body was re-
covered. bur no further particulars have
been received. Mr.. Mellen was about
- years o. age. and young man Of e1-
csllsnt mind. He was teaching At Shsp.
lsish 1t the time of the accident. The
community Vas greatly shocked at his
sadden taking of.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-20

The Portland Rem has adopted 8 new
lead. and 10 now printed on = press, two
points Of Improvement which are worth
mentioning. When paper undertakes 20
work OF is edition by letting . fat man
sis on the type 20 take the impressions II
70 time 20 pause and enquire ~ TO whittier
ve are dfifting .-RoeiidRd CoHrier.
!, mus. be the Portland Pres which
,hs Ten. means. for the paper still bear,
,he mark Of very soft impression.