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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

ANDovER, May 1--we have had soak
ing rain Of FIVE days duration, aud during
that time farm work is nearly suspended.
Grass has grown rapidly.
Cows are in good demand, and farmers
are paying more attention 20 dairying.
Mr.. Fernando Thomas has his shop up
and boarded; also George Newton has his
house up
Andover boarding houses are looking fol
an early and large patronage this summer
Mr.. ii. X. Cushmsn has good assort
ment of the celebrated Hussey plows. Mr.
II. f. Hutchins is agent for the improved
Champion" mowers, called the best.
Silvanus Poor, esq, purchased the farm
OF VIM. Penney, adjoining his farm.
MORE ANON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24
GARFIELD VS.. CoNKLING.

The great controversy which has been
in progress at Washington since the m
auguration of President Garfield, wa:
brought 10 termination last week. u
has been a disgraceful exhibition of the
growing sentiment that the spoils OF
Office are alone at stake in political con-
tests. President Garfield was nominated
by a combination of those elements 10
the Republican party which opposed the
''boss" system and GrantiSm. His cleo
ton was secured by hearty union OF all
elements in the party throughout the
country. In making his appointments,
therefore, the President has tried to recog-
nize all sections and all factions. This
course should please all, and sOlidlty the
party. 1t certainly satisfies all reason
able men.
Senator Conkling Of New York. was
not satisfied. For many years he has
ruled the party in New York by crushing
out opposition and giving rewards Of
Office 10 those who served him. When
the President, in pursuance Of his policy,
nominated Judge Robertson for Collector
of the port of New iO.'., Mr.. COnkling
objected because Rotei son was not one
of his followers. His opposition was
bitter, aud became directed against the
President personally as 1t became evident
that RobertSons nomination would no,
be withdrawn at his reques.- After en-
ploy 7g eve ' ordinary me ms at his COM
mand. and finding them unavailing. Mr..
Conkling pursued the very extraordinary
cour of reSigning his position as l. :.
Senator. and induced his cole que Mr.
PA 20 do likewise. They >igned long
lie. .er 10 Coz Cornell of New York
stating plainly that III y resigned because
the Presidel; ad appointed Judge Rob
ertSo wi,aout consulting them. At frs;
the coun " was asto lished at this bold
ard unprecedented move, but as It's 81 =
nifce ice dawncd upon the people they
began 20 smile and now are upon a broad
grin.
Mr.. Robertson was confirmed by the
L. ). - laie without divi on.
Se-a.or Colkling sands before the
eourt-y today traitor to his party. He
resigned BIZ position and turned TIE L.
;. Senate over to the Democ ats because
he could not control all the appointing nts
in New York: he antagonized the chef
Of his party from personal motives, and
now he asks the Republican Legislature
Of New York 70 endorse his course by
sending him back under a new election.
In the name Of the Republican party, we
protest. The issue as made up by Mr.
COnking : one upon which the party
c4rno; stand He practically declares
that Senatorial duty consists in pareelinG
out Offices. and that honors are nothing
without emoluments. These sentiments
beng made public over ms own signature
should send him into retirement, great
and powerful as he j. The New York
Legislature votes on filling the vacancies
next Tuesday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24

EAsT BUCKFIELp, May l6.-Many mem
bers, from leagues Ledge Lodge At
ChaSo's Mills Turner were present on the
twelfth at the installation of the officers
FOR the fity-fourth quarter of the Crystal
Wave by George W. Shaw, l.. ID. Among
the exercises OF the evening were decla-
nations, rotations, select readings, mu-
sic, reading of the Pearl by Mrs. II. A.
Bicknen Members of both sexes from
both lodges participated. Visitors by
members from and TO lodges oi,en result
in much good. Three have united with
the wave this quarter, and other names
sre proposed.
II i hoped that every lodge viii be rep
resented 10 scodly sumberS on the second
Wednesday in June at the District Lodge,
20. De held with Forest Lake at Hartford
Center. Let OLD oxford. show her sister
counties. that her societies ofGood Tenn
plars, Reiormer, and Ladies Aid, are at
work for that cause, which is TO tree the
brotherhood ofman from the curse OF in
temperance.
More rain in the storm OF the Is, Is, l.,
Is, fc'l than had fallen in the last six
mouth, in this vicinity. The storm was
50 severe sheep were driven from the pas
lures To De housed.
Franklin SpsUlding, was chosen super
iuteniut, Wiu>,ow Allen, Assistant, Mrs.
VIM. l. Morrill, Librarian OF the Sabbath
school. which was 70 commence on the
18th.
Il was the >cyeuty-tr>t Psalm instead OF
the seventh that was published on the
10th over. HARTFORD
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24

GRAFTON, Nay l5.-Rainy day today for
which all ought TO be thankful rs it will
forward vegetation very much. Grass is
looking well Is usual at this time OF the
year, think better than at this time last
year There Is still an occasional snow
drift on the hillsides.
The river drivers are having good sue
cess in driving Cambridge River, they had
the misfortune to have their sleeping tent
burned the Sd with all its contents, con-
Sisting of valises, spreads sc.
f l. Brown lost cow a few days ago.
Clicked TO death with a potato.
Last Wednesday Mr.. John p. BENEFIT
painting for A. +. Brooks fell from stag
ing upon which he was standing and hurt
him quite severely. II is feared his inju-
rieS are internal.
Saturday, Via a little daughter Of Milton
Howard stepped upon a board. in an I'M
finished chamber, which tipped up and let
her down into bedroom below, striking
on a bedstead before she reached the floor.
Her forehead and one side OF her head
badly bruised and one leg slightly. She
was taken up insensible and it was feared
for a number of hours that she would never
recover, but she is gaining now. 1t was
: mar row escape from insant death.
Mrs. David Abbott is sick with Erysipe-
las. DOLLIE DART.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24

DENMARA.-Thc weather has been very
warm the past week. with plenty OF rain,
giving vegetation 4 good send of. The
season i quite as forward a. last, aud
grass never looked better. 80 cattle have
plenty OF feed Farmers on dry land have
got their work well advanced, while on wet
and very little has been done.
Denmark i 70 have a new industry,
a cornpackiue factory. The buildings are
nearly completed, while large force sre
hard at work, making cans ready for use,
as berries will DE put up before corn is
ready. Augustine ingalls, makes the
cases. Some 80 acres have been pledged
and will be planted, as some Of our larger
farmers will plant quite largely. c. b.
smith, J. W. Colby, VI. VI. Bennett. j. +.
Berry. Z. p. Pingree. C.. K. Bean, and
others will plant acres and upwards.
c. B. smith. has set out pear orchard
of over 81 standard trees, and II friend
Smith gets as many pears, a. he gets sly
wiuks, and laughs. he will have quite a
crop. but time will tell, and If others sue
coed he will.
Several of our schools have already COM
meuced. and are doing well.
The measles have been taking a turn in
town. but have not run very hard
Now 4 THEN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24
GEORGE NJ. ATWOOD, w. d. S.

SPECIAL MEETING OF OXFORD COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL SocIETY.-There will be a
meeting of the members of this sociery
at the Fair Grounds, on Saturday June
4th at 2 O'Clock p. NJ. to see what action
the Society will take in erecting buildings
for the society's use, in place Of those re-
Gently destroyed by fire. To see what
amount Of money the society win raise
to defray the expenses of erecting any
buildings, and to act upon any other bus
mess that may come before them.
A. c. T. KING.
So. Paris, May 18th, 1851.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24
Bethel, May 10th, 1881.

Goth MAINE REGIMENT. mem
hers Of the 10Th Maine Infantry, who have
not already done so, are requested TO send
their present address to Maj. Fl. 5. Melch-
er, President Of the Association, Portland,
or s. L. Miller, Secretary, Waldobo-
70. Comrades can give great assistance
in making the forthcoming reunion sue
cess by furnishing their own address and
the address of all others they may be able
to give. Maine papers please copy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24

Gerry brought home thirteen nice ones
Friday, some OF which tipped the beam at
two pounds.
The Branch has just received an invoice
Of imported bonnets, which for beauty OF
trimming cannot be excelled.
The grounds around the Congregational
church have been put in fine order, trees
set out and the whole surrounded by a
railing. The church owes much to the
personal labor or Mr.. A. Hersey, who has
spent many an hour in leveling and beau
tifying the grounds.
Tuesday morning about two o'clock, the
agricultural buildings were discovered to
be on fire, and before aid could be pro-
cured, they burned fiat. The cause is I'M
known. but it Is supposed to be the WORK
OF an incendiary. The buildings were un
occupied, and used for storing carriages
A. NJ. Trull of Norway lost several car
riages and considerable household goods
Mr.. \. Mason lost large new carriage
valued at $500. O. NJ. Cummings and Mrs
VIM. Millett were also heavy losers. MT
Trulrs property was partially insured, hui
the others were total loss. A subscrip-
ton paper for Mr.. Mason is being circu-
lated, which contains the names OF several
of our citizens who have given literally
The buildings cost 81 900 and were insured
for 5000.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24

SO. PARIs.-The South Paris Furniture
Company have secured the services OF Mr..
+. NJ. Haynes of Lewiston, fancy and
ornamental painter, who is doing some fine
work
Owing TO his health, Mr.. John Gerry is
going TO LacoEia, New Hampshire. TO can
vass for william Cullen Bryant's Popular
History of the United States. In the
choice OF book, Mr.. Gerry has chosen
wisely. The work includes the period from
first discoveries of the Western Henri
sphere by the Mortimer. TO the end of the
war OF the rebellion. The colonies estab-
fishing their independence-the cause of
the colonial uprising = the revolutionary
struggle - formation OF the Federal Gov
ernment-are specially treated. 1t con-
tains four large octave volumes, prolusely
illustrated, and is written in that poetic
and romantic vein that is sure to please
everybody.
The friends of Miss Lille Hall gave her
surprise one night last week. 1t was q
pleasant affair, aud designed to celebrate
her goth birthday.
The surplus from the cantata was about
forty dollars.
Miss Mallie Colby is visiting friends here.
Mr.. Z. W. Eastman, formerly Of this
place, is in Brocton, Mass, married, and
boards at hotel.
Knapp's Orchestra is making good prog
ress in music.
Messrs. Holden and Brown have just
completed series OF games OF checkers
by correspondence with Messrs. Cleaves
and Cross OF Bridgton. The score was
Paris 5, Bridgton 3, and drawn. Anoth-
er series is to be played.
Four hundred aud fifty thousand cans OF
corn are to be put up at the factory OF
Burnham & Morrill, this year. B. & NJ.
have five factories.
An Esther Club has been organized by
our unsteady inclined citizens, for the pur-
pose OF musical culture.
Mr.. S. F. Briggs had lot of Chicago
refrigerator beef arrive last week. 1t cost
him nine and half cents per pound.
Mr.. Sumner Tucker caught twenty-three
nue trout last week, At Oxford. A. II.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24
STANDARD WORKS FOR THE FARM.

FRS AND STOCK OWNERS OF OXFORD
COUNTY.
Two OF the most valuable works ever
introduced among farmers and stock own.
ers are now being shown by Gen. b. f.
Pratt Of Boston, agent for the publishers,
now stopping at the Andrews House, in
this town. Meanings Illustrated Stock
Doctor, and Live Stock Encyclopedias" Is
the largest, most comprehensive, and best
illustrated work on live stock ever issued
in this country. 1000 pages, and 400 illus.
trations, and includes horses, cattle, sheep
swine and poultry, with all the facts con.
corning their breeding, training, care,
management, &c.
Also, Every Horse Owners Cyclopedia"
"a work Of nearly 700 pages, and loo fine
engravings, containing complete history
OF the horse, his care, training and man.
agement; his diseases and how to cure
them; time table and pedigree table OF the
famous trotters and celebrated horses of
America; and everything relating TO
horse that history, science, observation or
practical knowledge can furnish-the most
complete work on the horse ever published
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24

M. NJ. Phinney is out with a new
advertisement, and his store is packed
with new goods. The long rain has not
interfered with his business, to any great
extent, as bundles and boxes are seen
going in and out Of his place Of business,
at all hours of the day.--Adrsnt'ser.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24

BAD NoMINATIoN.-Last week Wal
lace r. White of Maine was nominated
by the President as U. S. Attorney for
Washington Territory. Mr.. White has
no doubt been prosecuted and maligned
on account of the alleged bribing of T
B. Swan, but that does not entitle him
to receive an Office larger than his abili-
ties. Again, many people believe that
he was guilty of the attempted bribing.
While we believe him to be innocent Of
the charge, we consider it bad policy for
the party to promote men who have the
smell Of smoke on their garments.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24
Newspaper Decisions.

I. Any person who takes paper regularly
from the ofhce-whether directed TO his name OF
another's. or whether he has subscribed or not
Is responsible for the payment
2. IL n person orders his paper discontinued
he must pay ali ayrearagcs, or the puoiisner nay
continue 10 send II until payment is made, and
collect the whole amount, whether the paper IL
taken ffom the ONCE or not.
5. The Courts have decided thatrefasing TO take
newspapers and periodicals from the post once
or removing and leaving them Encalled Tor, Il
prsma facie evidence OF maud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24
AsH-1oNIC,
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Tonic is doubtless the most prom,
and certain remedy yet devised i
1-2 III. bottles, 10 cents; Six bottle,
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Clergymen, who may desire to les,
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24

MExIco, May 1.-THE rain commencing
Sunday last has continued most OF the time
since. Both the Androscoggin and Swift
Rivers have been bank full. Tuesday the
10th. the Lewiston Steam mill Co.'S drive
under charge of Jake Thurston, reached
Rumford Falls, and have remained until
the present time. Last night "Plummers' "
drive under Hammond reached the mouth
OF Swift River, and are now in camp there.
For two weeks logs have been running
briskly, part of the time as many 10 be seen
as we ever saw at any pitch of water. The
drives mentioned above have been watch
inc the Falls and working off such logs as
stopped on them. Last Thursday AFTER
noon Thurstoa's men started en- old jam
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24

Ezekiel Record born in
1856 in Buckfeld, and always resided In
Buckheld, died Tuesday last. The old
est inhabitsnt In town, soldier of 1872,
always democrat, aud always opposed
modern fusion greenbackism. Il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24

wArERFoRD.-0l son OF Erastus
Aver. esq, OF South Waterford. aged about
Is years. was seriously wounded Tuesday
morning. while he and a schoolmate were
ut play with small defective revolver.
Suppossing a cartridge could not be dis
charged he pointed the revolver toward
his neck and fired. The cartridge passed
completely through his neck between the
windpipe and spinal cord. 1t Is supposed
he will recover.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24

The Baltimore Sun is an enterpris.
ing and newsy paper. Lately it sent a
correspondent to New England, and pub.
lished his letters, to give Southerners an
idea of our home life in the North. We
have just received No. of its seth vol
ume, giving an account Of its early his
tory and struggles for existence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24

OXFORD CONFERENCE The Oxford
Conference will hold its annual session
with the second Congregationalist Church
at Norway Village, June 9TH and sth.
A. W. VALENTINE, Scribe.
Bethel May 10th, 1881.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24
OXFORD DIST. LODGE, /. o. OF G. T
Office of the District Secretary. !

To the Subordinate Lodges Of Oxford
District The next meeting Of Oxford
District Lodge will be held with Forest
Lake Lodge, at Hartford Centre, on We'd
nesday, June 9Th, 1881, commencing at ten
O'Clock, a. IN. 1t Is earnestly desired that
your Lodge be represented by as large a
delegation as possible.
Fraternally yours,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24

LovELL--The milliner's shop and dwell
ing house OF A. 2. Bassett was totally de-
stroyed by fire on the 10th inst. Cause OF
fire unknown. Insured for sl,400. But
for the rain that night, the fire would have
destroyed some of the most expensive
buildings in the village.
Bartlett s MeAllister who had charge
OF the big BOOM" containing l,S00, 900
feet of lumber, have il safely in Saco River.
Considering the immense mass OF timber,
Il is generally conceded to be the most
successful trip ever made on Kezar Pond
due to skillful management and a smil-
ing Providence. G. II. E.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24

No. PARIS. May lG.-This rainy weather,
is not very forwarding to naturally wet
land. but Is good FOR the hay crop.
In addition 10 the Hereford. mentioned
by your correspondent of.May 10th, Mr..
William Durham. has a very handsome
speckled Derham bull and two very pref
" dark red bull calves. one Of which came
from his mammoth two year old heifer,
"Gipsy" Mr. ID. was offered SEQ for her the
other day, but couldn't "see money In II. -
A. J. Abbott. l.. D. ofRlslng Star Lodge
l. o. of e. T., installed the following
officers. Nav lS;
VT. Duuhqm. W. T. C.; Sarah f.. jew
EFT. W V. T: y J. Cnshmsn, w. 8 Z;
Emogepe A CuStmau. W. +. $: CYNTHIA
a. Abbott, W. T; {. p. Kimbsll, w. C.. =;
j c. Parlin. W. NJ: J. Ella Benson. W.
Welcome, W. O. G.
Mr.. Fred. Dunhsm has lamb OF most
extraordinary history want OF space COM
pells me TO omit II, II proves supernatural
birth
The school at this place is under the
instruction of Miss Nellie F. Chase.
The washburn cottage, Is being remov-
ed by Eben Humphrey, who will use it
for a shop.
Mr. Joseph H. Durham, is in very poor
health. Quilibet
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24
THE COMMITMENTS AGAIN.

Two weeks ago We published a lengthy
editorial on the commandments. showing
that from neither literary nor theological
considerations was Mr. Sei;z justified in
numbering them as be did in his article
on Artemus Ward. In reply 70 our edi-
tcrisl the editor Of the Nsr Religion
published the following item:
The editor Of the O,'orR Dsmocr1t de-
votes column and half OF his paper,
this week. % our use OF the Command
meutS. In this ne SuppOses a number OF
things, among others, that Mr.. ID. c. Seitz
made mistake which he now wants %
creep out Of. The truth i, and we can
prove this, long before Mr.. Watkins saw
the article in question. Mr.. Seitz cOnsid-
cred which order had best be used and sub
mitted the matter in special note 20 the
editor OF the magazine who passed IL as
written. IL was therefore not overlooked
a. Mr. Watkins SuppOSeS, nor was il used
with suy special UNCONVENTIONAL prefer
euCe, he sanction OF the Catholic or the
Lutheran Church being as good authority
a. the Baptist, UniyersaliSt or any other
for u, nor was there need OF creeping out
OF a Hoop hole as he wrote il knowing
that numbers of others DO not so use IL.
but knowing fully As well that this usage
is sanctioned by at least one half OF the
Christian people, Protestant bigotry not
outstanding. And We knew as well that
neither order in use by the churches or the
Jews before them was sanctioned by Christ
aS will be seen by reference 10 Matthew
xxi, $40 and Mark Y, - where an addi-
tiOual command is given. Nor is there
need now, a. Mr.. Watkins fears, that our
readers should be kept in ignorance of our
theological WAYS. We certainly do not
object 70 Mr.. Watkins counting the CON-
mandments as he likes. And his spiritual
advisers" can use them ashley like.
While Mr. Seitz does not dispute the
correctness of the position which we took
he pretends that his order or number
ing received special sanction from the
editor of ScribRer's Monthly Being
somewhat familiar with the methods en-
ployed by the editor of the Ne,C Religion
to sustain his literary pretentions, we
were unwilling TO let the controversy
drop there, and so wrote 10 the editors OF
ScriJRer for confirmation. The reply
WAS U.s. hLAAt VIC NAfSlNSN-OuAl ~
goes farther in that the editor takes the
trouble 70 endorse our position. Here is
the letter in full
Editorial Rooms,
ScTibRer's N0Riyly:
as Broadway, New York
May 10, 1881.
Dear Sir We remember DO correspon-
dence as TO the order o. the command
ments, but We regret 10 say Mr.. Seitz and
our proof-reader are certainly wrong. OF
course the third and the SirtA were the
ones referred.
Yours very truly,
EDITOR SCRIBNER.
How much better it would have been
for Mr.. Seitz if he had owned up to the
error, man fashion, as Seribaer has done,
instead of resorting to prevarication, bluff
and subterfuge, we leave our readers to
say.
Mr.. Seitz's brag about his library is in
the same strain as the defense hereby
demolished, and can be as easily dis
proved.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24

TProS, May ls.-Frnnk Forest was
drowned In Cambridge River the 18th.
He IS young man from New Brunswick.
and has been in Mr.. Browns employ for
6 months. his body has not been found.
The ice went out of Umbagog Lake the
10th.
Farmers are Just beginning to work the
soil.
C. +. Ryerson, is making extensive re-
pairs on the Lake House.
William Abbott. Is very sick, Charles
Abbott, who has not been able,to leaI
the house for year, is now confined to
10 his room. LAKER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24

BosToN PosT-At the annual meeting
of the Boston Post Publishing Co, held
Wednesday, the following resolutions were
passed;
Resolved, That the stockholders OF the Bos
ton Post Publishing Company have received
with sincere regret the resignation OF Georg,
Freeman Emery as treasurer and director OF
this company, which position be has held yor the
past i've years. They desire To express their
high appreciation Ct his faithful ami able ser.
vice ana 10 extend 10 him personally and on
cially their best wishes for his health and pros
perity.
Resolved, That u copy OF these resolutions
be spread upon the records OF the company.
Mr.. Emery will continue as writer OF
political editorials.