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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-07-12
From the OxFoRD DEMOCRAT, June Is
OUR CANDIDATES.

While the people Of Oxford County would
have been pleased to see in one OF their
own men the candidate for Congress, no
Republican can fail TO rejoice over the
nomination of so excellent candidate as
HoS. NELSON DINGLEY, JR. Mr. Dlngley
has many warm personal and political
friends in oxford County. IL we had not
presented To the convention names OF our
own. he would have been the first choice
of a majority Of our delegation.
MFR. Dingley Is SO well known that we
hardly need 10 introduce him to our read
ers His popular paper, The Le,riSioR
Heekls Journal. is a welcome guest IN
hundreds of oxford County families. where
II has always carried good Influences
morally. religiously, socially and political
lv. Asa man OF affairs. Mr.. Diusley has
few equals in Maine. The WONDERFUL
growth and success OF his own business,
and his familiarity with the Industries and
resources of Maine attest this fact IT. Is
an easy and accurate speaker who deals ~
convincing facts, rather than ia taAiu-
nowery sentences. While Governor OF
Maine. he exercised the most rigid econ
omv, and introduced methods otequalAlnS
taxes and other reforms of great value %
the State. If he had not voluntarily re-
tired from that position he would nave
been returned by a larger vote, anu the
opposition in Maine would have found less
material for the formation Of their new
marty. when the Greenback party was
organized Mr. Dingley WAS one Of the hT>t
20 realize its true significance, aud 60 NEE,
its leaders with argument instead oI TId'-
Guile. In so doing he has made himself 80
familiar with financial affairs that De i
now one OF the best authorities on Such
subjects in Maine lie has always been
practical temperance man and h'm al
vocate OF prohibition. His method oil
dealing with this subject has been 20 take
IL nom the realm Of defamation and sen
timent. and 70 place it with other pract-
cal issues OF the day. His pruaiht'N
ststistics are the best ever collected aud
presented 20 the public. All temperance
organizations have had his hearty support.
and al one time he was az he head 90 the
Order OF Good Tcmplar>. No temperance
man can ask for more radica! or adler
advocate OF his views. A christian zen
tleman. combining natural ability with
broad experience in all the walks oi lie,
= a compendium Of Mr.. Dinslcy : bioSra-
ply. He will prove false 20 the record OF
his whole life IL he does not make u~ a
faithful, popular and able Representative.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-07-12

We regret that some of the friends or
prohibition in the second district have seen
lit 10 make a movement against Gov. Ding
ley's election. What more the temperance
men of that district can desire in their can
didate than they have already found in
Gov. Dingley we cannot conceive. III ne
has not served the cause as faithfully, and
as much to its advantage, as any man In
the district-or out of tive wonder who
that man NAV be. III his views are not in
full HARMONY with the great body of the
TEMPERANCE workers of Maine, we wonder
in what points they fail. IL honest tem-
perance men turn their backs upon their
best friends In this way, we wonder what
they are aiming To achieve. They have
nominated Col Eustis of Dixield, an earn
est leader of the Ironclads, and man oil
talent, formerly, II not now OF the demo.
cratic party. Judge Tallman OF Bath ana
DIR. Brigham OF Bucktield made the prin-
cipal speeches.
We tell our temperance workers, as We
have told them before that the best inter
ests OF the cause will never flourish IN the
hands of the political iobbers. Leave It's
principles 10 be imbibed freely upon their
own merit. regardless OF party or creed,
into all classes, men and women, old and
young, voters and non-vO,crs; aud avoid
ALWAYS the schemes OF those who tell you
that success must come by beating some
political party at the ballot box. This J.
Deliah's lap in which SIMPSONS hair viii
surely be clipped We care more for the
interests of this great moral movement
than for all the political parties dead or
living: aud 20 trust IL 10 the Shiny fingers
OF any one of them would bc 20 commit
chickens - the nest OF the hawk.-W Water
rills NnI.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-07-12
THE PRESIDENT.

During the past week most favorable
,enorts have been sent from Washington
concerning President Garfield 'condltlon'
His pulse, temperature and respiration
have fallen considerably. and his courage
is excellent. The Physicians think he
now has a fair prospect for recovery
though the actual danger will not be
passed for thirty days at least. Ieie-
grams and letters Of sympathy have been
received from all parts of the world.
Monday morning papers report his con,
ton as still favorable. He slept well
Saturday night, and appeared better Sun
day, though his pulse and temperature
keep at about 100.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-07-12
FOURTH AT SUMNER.
WEST SUMNER, July :,

WEST SUMNER, July :, ISL.
Editor Of oxford Democrat jackson
Village, or West Sumner, small village
situated at the foot OF Pleasant Lake, was
alive with enthusiasm aud merry making
on the Fourth Messrs. j. j. Abbott and
VI. Pulsifer. two public spirited men OF this
town, have recently erected here two large
and commodious houses which are de-
sigued TO be used as summer boarding
houses, and also 10 accommodate the public
travel. These have been recently furnished
and it was thought by Mr.. Abbott that the
Fourth of July, was an excellent time to
open his house, and so he planned TO cele-
brate the National anniversary in fitting
manner, aud also introduce the public to
his new house Mr.. Moses Pulsifer inyit-
ed a large number OF friends to celebrate
with him his thirtieth wedding anniversary
and to assist as well in formally dedicating
the Highland Spring House.
At an early hour large numbers OF peo-
pie from all sections began TO gather Into
the village to witness the parade OF "Hor'
ribles" which, considering the size OF the
place was quite creditable affair The
orators ofthe day were ]. S. Wright, esq.,,
of Paris, Hon. George ID. Bisbee Of Buck
field, and Hon. John p. Swasey of Canton.
Mr.. Abbott had erected a large platform
in the beautiful little grove back OF the
hotel which the speakers OF the day occu-
pied. The West Paris band entertained
the large company with excellent music
until the time of the speaking at 10 O'Clock,
A. NJ.
Mr.. Wright was the first speaker OF the
day and, though suffering from severe
cold, did himself great credit, and plainly
proved TO those not already familiar with
the fact that he possesses talents unusual
~ brill ant. The speaker reviewed some
what in detail the history Of the growth
and development of the county; scanned
briefly the story Of its struggles in war
paid n eloquent tribute to her free insti-
tuition s, and closed with fine peroration.
The Hon. George ID. Bisbee made one OF
his characteristic speeches. He was strong
in his denunciation of the great wrong
done our beloved President, and hoped the
murderer and any others who may have
been concerned in the cowardly act would
speedily suffer for this most atrocious
crime.
At the close of Mr.. Bisbee's remarks, q
large number Of those present sat down to
a well spread table arrayed near Mr.. Alb
bot IS house. 1t was the common verdict
that the spread was all that the most ex-
acting epicure could demand. Mr.. Abbott
has all the qualifications necessary to the
successful host, and we have learned div
ination in vain, II he does not make his
house one of the most popular resorts In
Oxford County.
At the house of Mr.. Pulsifer, about sew
enty-five personal friends of himself and
wife assembled to give them congratula-
tions that their welded life had spanned
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-07-12
PENSION AFFAIRS.

The Portland 1drsrfis,r contain, the
following timely article on L. ). PEN
sions. The matter must Dc looked iair-
" in the face and this drain upon the
treasury must be cur;siled
Ex-Commissioner Beutley> rcpo5; on
the condition in which he leaves the pen
sion Office. calls attention anew 20 a >cri-
Gus state of affairs. He SAYS that the
appropriation OF this year, amounting 20
over 20 millions, has been already OK
hausted. so that IL was necessary 20 carry
most OF the Nav and June settlements
over into July. The number OF pensions
granted the past year, exclusive ot the
l>l9 pensions. - - uuu out OF 5000"
claims tled-au increase OF SO per cent
over last year. The amount required Tor
pensions next year, will be 90 millions
These figures are staggering. and the
question arises. what are we coming to:
II looks as IL we should come 20 national
bankruptcy If the pension Dill i allowed
20 90 on increasing in the ratio that u has
the past year. Al the time the last pen
sion appropriation was pending in Con
sress, il was said 10 be q larger sum than
was paid In pensions by all the govern
ments in the world aud here arises the
probability that the next bill Will DC near
ly II not quite twice a. large. This euOr-
nous increase j. caused by the arrears of
pension act, passed by Congress for pO-
litical purposes, and the allowances 10 the
pensioners OF l>l2. The further on We
get from the war, the smaller 10 all reason
ought the pension rolls 10 be. IL i sixty
nine wears since the war OF l>le, IN which
only 200. 90 men were enlisted; yet there
are over 8, 900 persons 81 the present time
enrolled 81 pensioners OF lSl2, or nearly
one-tfth OF the whole number of soldiers.
In 1850, the year after the close Of the
last war, SIS. COS, pOO were paid out in pen
sions. In ISIS the amount had increased
TO only 3 little over - millions, but since
then IL has been growing AZ an alarming
rate The system needs \ thorough In
vestigation and renovation, aud that
speedily. No one thinks OF grudging 8
fair pension 70 actual veterans OF 1912 OF
10 those soldiers suffering from wounds or
loss OF health incurred in service for the
country. II is payment OF a Just debt
But the arrears OF pensions act, which Is
likely 20 strip the treasury OF over 90
millions, or an amount equalliDg quarter
OF the present national debt, is unfair and
unreasonable. Add 10 this the great
amount believed 20 be paid on fraudulent
claims, and the burden becomes too great
20 be borne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-07-12
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

MoNpAY.-The Fourth was the most sol
emu ever past In the United States. The
people were too much burdened with sorrow
and anxiety to engage In celebrstion.-
Lemonade, made OF poisonous acid, caused
the death eight persons In picnic party
near Warrensburg, Missouri, and hun
dred more In a critical condition.
TuEsDAY.-The Fifth Avenue hotel
strongly guarded by police for fear OF vio'
lence TO ex- Senator Conkling. The feel
ing against him Is very strong.
WEpNEspAY.-Col.L l.. J. Sherman, VIM.
williams, James J. william, j. w. When
dricker and Francis Hentbauer were ar
rested by the secret service bureau, al
Philadelphia, for counterfeitlng coin.
TuuRspAY.-Sfax bombarded.
FRIpAY.-The Governor OF Kentucky
l,roclaims Thursday. the 18th, as day oil
Tasting and prayer for the recovery oil the
,sresidcnt. ire In Cincinnati caused
she loss OF several lives and half a million
OF property.
SATuRDAY.-The Presidents condition
steadily improving. The senatorial con-
test still In progress In New York.
tchauucey NJ. Depew withdraw from the
,.ontest.-Five boys escape from the re-
form school in Portland. They throw red
pepper In the eyes OF the night Waterman,
knock him down and steal his keys.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-07-12

TIE ATTEMPT To AS>AS>INATE PRE>I-
DENT JACKSON. - January 30. ISIS. an
attempt was made 20 assaSSinate PreSi-
dent Jackson by an English painter named
Lawrence. He had heard that the coun-
Try was being ruined by President Jack
sons measure, and accordingly conceived
the project OF Kidding the world OF such
monster. Lawrence WAS adjudged insane
and sent 20 an asylum. In his Life Of
Andrew Jackson" Parton gives the fol-
lowing account OF the affair
"On that day the President. the Cabinet, both
houses OF Congress and "a cOncOurse OF citi-
zens assembled in the hall OF the House Of
Representatives 10 take part 10 the funeral
ceremonies in honor OF "A deceased member Ot
the House from south Carolina After the
usual solemnities, procession Was formed 20
escort the body To the grave. The President.
near the head OF the procession, accompanied
BY Mr.. Woodbury. and Mr.. Dicker>Ou, had
crossed the great rotunda Of the Capitol, and
WAS about 70 step out upon the porticO, when
q man emerged from the crowd, and placing
himself before the President. at the distance
of eight feet from him, leVeled a pistol at his
breast and pulled the trigger. The cap ex-
ploded with a loud report without diScharging
the pistol. The man dropped the pistol upon
the pavement and raised "A second, which be
had held in his left hand under his CLOAK. That
also missed fire. The President. the instant ne
comprehended the purpose of the man, rushed
furiously al him with upliftetl cane. Before he
reached him Lieut.. tseslney OF the navy had
diately secured and taken 10 jail. The prcst-
dent. boiling with rage, was hurried into
carriage By his friends and conveyed To the
White House"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-07-12

THE REPORT on MAINE AGRICULTURE.-
We have received from Secretary Gilbert
the Twenty-fourth Annual Report OF the
Maine Board Of Agriculture, for the year
1850. II is wel-tilled volume OF 200
pages. and the matter Is generally of a
character 10 interest farmers. The report
OF the Secretary briefly surveys the agri-
cultural interests of the State; then fol-
lows a very carefully considered article on
Siios and Ensilage, in which the Secretary
shows that he is not carried away by the
novelty OF the process, but disposed TO
consider the process upon its true merits.
Among the other valuable articles in the
report are articles on Cattle Foods and
Methods of Producing Them" by A. w.
Cheever; Principles of Manuring," by
Prof W. II. Jordan; Farming for Sue
cess" by Prof J. W. SanbOrn; Apples
for Aroostook," by DR.. f. II. Hoskins {;
Butter Dsirying," by G. NJ. Gowell; Cat
tie Feeding" by Prof A. b. ALBERT; "Su-
gar from Sorghum and Corn Stalks, by
Prof Collier, and other papers. The Report
is a valuable one and & credit TO the Secre-
tary, Mr.. Gilbert.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-07-12

RoxBURY, June 2s--72 people dropped
in" 10 see Lorln Swain aud his wife, June
-. tae twentieth anniversary OF their
marriage, bringing many useful presents.
The men cut some four acres OF trees for
Mr.. Swain. while the women prepared
dinner. All voted 1t first rate time.
Miss Alma Philbrick is teaching in No I.
Miss Clara Swain at home In the edge OF
Rumrord.
Bears are on their annual rampage,
s. VI. Locke lost some sheep some time
ago.
"Sparkes" must have been misinformed
aboht that bear trap affair. Ii was Henry
Ladd, not his son, who was caught. ID.
Loveioy heard him haiIoo and went 10 his
assistance. When they went 10 secure the
trap ON the following day, it had disap-
p,arod; probably the owner thought 1t
best TO keep shady. Perhaps Major Rich
ardsou may object to its being called his
without proof Mr.. L. is out padding
again.
School has closed in No. :; Miss Alma
Philbrck is teaching in her own district,
No. I. The school 10 No. had picnic
with literary exercises, July ?.
The assessors find the total tax TO be
sl6Gs OG; property pays CS mills on dol
lar. After this Is paid, we can sec through
the debt that has burdened Us for so long
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-07-12

GOOD Company 600 year; Spring
field, Mass. issues Nos. 10 aud 20 togeth r.,
making double number. Lieutenant
Frederick Schwatka, the commander OF
the Franklin Search Expedition which re-
turned last autumn, has two OF his series
or articles on experiences and adventures
in the Arctic world, under the title, "In the
Land OF the Midnight Sun" The first tells Of
previous Franklin expeditions, and the
second begins the narrative OF his own.
In future articles he will continue the story.
S. J. Douglas has paper on the Eskimo
race. A long installment, about thirty pages,
OF new serial story Is given. 1t is print
cd anonymously under the title OF NIL
dred's Caprice" There are also three
complete stories.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-07-12
DIED.,

In Paris, June I, Hattie c., youngest daushtrr
OF r. Asilen and AIavessa ColbuTr, aged IL yesSs
FOR me nrss une u four years has our IchoeI
been called upon to read IL special service for
scholar, and IL Was with gfisving hearts md
trembling voices that Ne united II reading this
beautiful service in memory Of the dear Doe We
dead, We can say In Ill sincerity Ihst apooe ~
her tut 70 love bar" Wonderfully eeasi 9. NO.,
tiosaie and meek. She has slowly fS1ed non
oHr sight. and ia this beautifpl Sprins time While
eudded late Z Dew LIE AID 10 blcsso1ing IN ne
heavenly garden above Gospsi AessSr,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-07-12
SELLING TOO CHEAP.
A NORWAY HORSE AND BUGGY THIEF Al
RESTED HERE YEsrERDY.

Yesterday forenoon a rather green look
ing young fellow drove into Nat Wilson's
stable on Federal street and wanted him
to look his team over and see what sort
OF an offer he would make for 1t. The
horse was q nice looking animal, and the
carriage q valuable side-bar top buggy.
The whole turnout was worth at least
$500, and Wilson's suspicious were excit-
ed by the fellows Offering to sell 1t for
$50. So he notified Marshal Bridges and
Deputy Crowell, who after investigating
the matter concluded to arrest the fellow,
which they did at 2 p. m. On carefully
examining the carriage, on the bottom Of
the foot mat was found the name Fred II.
True, Norway, Maine. To this address
Marshel Bridges sent q telegram Of the
facts asking for information. For some
reason the reply was delayed sew
eral hours before reaching this city,
as Mr.. Ames, one Of the owners or the
team, got here on the train shortly after
the Marshall received his dispatch. The
the team belongs to True and Ames, Sta
BILE proprietors, in Norway, and was hired
of them by the prisoner last Friday, who
agreed to be back at Norway yesterday
morning. His name Is Harry M. Everett,
age 22. He says he has relatives In Me-
chanic Falls and Norway. His mother
lives In Neponset,, Mass. He confessed
that he was trying to sell the team, and In
case he failed to do that here, had made
arrangements to ship 1t to Boston on the
boat last night. Since he left Norway
he stopped at Mechanic Falls, Lewiston
and Edes Falls, leaving the latter place
Monday night. Mr.. Ames at once identi-
fed his team and the man, and related the
facts stated above. He said he had
known Everett for some time, and had
let him o team once or twice before. Ev-
erett has lately been at work In Norway
driving team. A dispatch was sent to
Sheriff Blake of Norway, who VIII arrive
to-day aud take Everett back to that place
for trial.-Argus,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-07-12

A Perfected Purifier OF tb, g.

n E0II00toa = uIAuoF OF tho Avaf.-
Tosrc.-"I acrsdsing hs strsngtA, oJti,a,.n
0sctsof dsoihRy, and rsstoring k.alLhy 1g1e,,..s
-WEBsTKR.
For Indigestion, and DysDenti,
the many forms of Liver Com.
plant. Impure and Impoyerisbed
Blood, and Functional Derano.,
ments attendant upon Debility, and
for Building up the weak. Ash.
Tonic is doubtless the most prom,
and certain remedy yet devised. |,
1-2 Id. bottles, 70 cents, Six bo,,lr,
s.. Accredited Physicians and
Clergymen. who may desire to tcs,
the Tonic, will be supplied with no
exceeding six bottles, at one-halt
the retail price, money to accom-.
pany the order. Sold by Druggis,,
and by d. b. Dewey & Co., % De,
ST., N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-07-12

4 HANDSOME RECOGNTIIoN.-u now
appears that one of the last official acts OF
President Garfield before starting upon
his proposed New England trip, was the
appointment OF Hon. Hannibal Hamlin u
be United States Minister 10 the Court
OF Spain. This very handsome recogni-
ton was evidently intended rs pleasant
surprise. As the news first reached here IN
regular press despatch which We had the
pleasure OF reading 20 the honored cN-Nice
President late on Saturday evening
The tender OF this important foreign
mission 70 our distinguished icllow-cit'-
zen. is an cmiueutly graceful tribute %
high character and lou. and faithful pub
lie service. and il htly crowns the univer-
sal expression OF the esteem in which Mir.
Hamlu i held by the American people
Uhjg.
Mr., Hamllp has not yet decided to &C
cep, the appointment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-07-12

wArERFoRp.-The Library circle Of
Waterford Flat, met at the house OF
Mrs. George Wheeler. the AFTERNOON and
evening OF June 18th, and enjoyed an
other OF their usual feasts of good things,
social and edible.
The South Waterford Reform Club
aud Ladies' Aid, gave public
soclable at Grange Hall on the evening
OF June 10Th. 4 good programme OF enter
tainment was provided consisting of music
reei,ations and reading, AFTER which a
bountiful collation. was served and ex-
tempore speeches INDUCED In. The la
dies deserve great credit FOX the rich and
tasty appearance or the table spread
Two members joined the first Congrega-
tiouaist church on profession Of faith,
last Sabbath.-JourRdl
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-07-12

HEBRON Accommodations Is the pro-
gramme of the closing exercises Of He
bron Academy, held las. Thursday. Mu-
sic by Billiards. Orchestra of Lewiston
PROGRAMME.
Prayer.
Music.
Latin Salutatory,
Albert VI. Richardson, Hebron.
0ration-Courage,
X. Elton Atwood, West Minot.
Music.
Essay-Curiosity
H. Louise Ellis, Canton.
Oration-Mental Energy,
William b. Haskell, oxford.
Essay-Lyric Poetry.
Viola II. Daniels, Hebron.
Music.
Class History,
A. Betha Everett, Hebron.
Class Prophecy,
Charles S. Gilbert, Turner.
Essay-We shall Reap as We have Sown,
with Valedictory,
Gertrude B. Morse, Turner.
Music.
Singing Class Ode.
Music.
Among the distinguished guests pres
ent were Judge Bonney and wife Of Port
land, Rev. Mr.. Smith, Rev. H. B. Mar
shall and others. There were eight
members Of the graduating class.