Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01


In this work Gen. Beal Is supplement-
ed by another Oxford County man-Col.
f. C. Harrington of Fryeburg-inspector
Of rifle practice. and who has IN this
capacity been placed upon the stan OF
Gov. Plaisted. When the present system
was adopted, those in authority look the
State over carefully for man competent
to instruct the militia in the use and care
of arms. After considering the matter
for long time and after making careful
search and inquiry, they decided that
Col. Harrington was the best man IN the
State for this position. He ispOpular with
the militia and gives his information IN a
very interesting and acceptable manner,
Many dollars will be saved the State an
nually by the better preservation OF Its
guns resulting from this work, and the
efficiency of our militia has already been
greatly increased, as is testified by the
fact that we are now ranked very much
higher than we were two years ago.
Formerly it was pleasure to visit the
State Library, but at present 1t Is dis
,ressing. J. 5. Hobbs, Esq, formerly OF
Pans. and last year q. u. Stacy native
of Porter in this County, have been Ii
brairans. and have kept the library IN
good order. Mr. Hobbs was an excellent
man for the place, and under his admin
istration the books were always TO be
found in place. and well preserved. To-
day the library presents an appearance Of
terrible disorder. The books are strewn
heller SHELTER over the shelves, on the
floor and on the tables. One round table
in the main room is piled three feet deep
with books which appear TO have been
thrown there when returned, instead OF
being put upon the shelves where they
belong. No property is so soon lost or
DESTROYED as an lily kept library, partic-
ularly if it belongs to public society or
corporation. The negligence Of people
in returning borrowed books IS proverblal,
it is doubly 50 in the case of public
Libraries. We doubt if the present Libra
ran knows where half his books are; and
We are certain that no person desiring
volumes for reference can ind them with
out great delay and unnecessary inoon-
venience. As one of the plain people
and one who loves books, we demand
change in the administration of our State
Library. II the present Librarian will not
attend to his duty and keep his books
shelves. tables and floors as they should
be kept. new Librarian should be I'M
mediaiely put in has place.
Our DELEGATION.
Judge Walker and Senator Bisbee arr
two Of the most industrious and intiuen'
tial members of the Legislature. Judge
Walker is chairman Of the Committee or
Legal affairs and Is on the Committee or
Towns. He has earned the reputation
of being one Of the most careful and ac'
curate of Legislators. He puts the same
thought into public affairs that he putt
into his private business, and works more
hours for less pay than probably he evel
did before IN his life. No matter goes
before the committee without 1t receives
his careful scrutiny and thoughtful at
tcntion. We found him working ia,
into the nigh; on public affairs, and tax
ing no time for personal recreation OF
rest.
Senator Blsbee Is chairman OF the Com
mi,tee on States Prison, Is on the Jude
iary Committee, and has just been APP
pointed on the important Committee
which re.dlsiricts the State under the
new censu, for Congressman. BY Nh
Bisbee's good management we have two
men on this committee BIsbee from the
Senate. and T~i;chel, Of Bethel, from the
House. Mr.. Bisbee. also. has become q
very influential member and carefully
looks after the details Of affairs. He ha,
a special eve to the interests Of Oxford
County. At the same time he gives al
State matters his attention and has gain
ed great personal popularity by ms hearty
good humor and genial hospitality.
Representative Marble Of Pans and
representative BRIGHAM Of Buckteld
have both gone home, sick with colds.
DR.. John a. SWEET, Representative
from Brown6eld. Is a very popular man
lie Is distinguished FOR his gallantry, and
has become familiar to the social life o.
Augusta BY his frequent attendance a
the city sociables. Last "Wednesday
night. al the Masonic Levee, he was
voted 4 card receiver as the handsomes
man about the State House. Secretary
Of State Smith. Geo ID. Bisbee and Petel
Keegan of Aroostook also received votes
Keegan was really angry because SWEET
out-shone him. The card receiver is .
well carved monkey, holding tray. i
Is on exhibition and doing service a
Hotel North, where most OF our delega
ton board.
By the way, Hotel North is a great
institution in Augusta. The hotel &C
commodations have been both poor and in
sufficient. This new hotel is large anC
convenient and at the same time is mod
crate in its charges. The whole building
Is heated by steam and is kept thorough
ly warm night and day. AL the double
rooms are supplied with steam radiators
making this one OF the most comfortable
hotels east OF Boston. We paid our bil
and this is free puff.
All the members of our delegation ar,
doing well. and Oxford County is looked
Nm 10 a. one of the leading sections il