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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22
we call special attention to the ne

We call special attention to the new
advertisement Of Noyes' Drug Store, Nor
way, which is now under full way, doing
its usual large business. A full line Of
room paper, &C., for spring work in re.
pairing and cleaning will be found in
stock. Mr.. J. C. Gerry, formerly Of A.
NJ. Gerry IL Co., So. Paris, has just en-
gagged to take charge Of the business in
connection with the other well-known
and popular employees. Mr.. Gerry re-
Gently passed an excellent examination
before the State Board of Censors, and
has certificate from them, making him
a full fedged Apothecary. Mr.. Gerry is
an industrious, popular man as well as
an excellent Apothecary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

j. II. Rawson. Veterinary Slrgeon
and manufacturer Of Rawson's Standard
Horse and Cattle Medicine, has again h.'
advertisement in these columns, after
quite long vacation. His business Is
growing rapidly in Maine, New HamP-
shire, Vermont and Massachusetts The
preparations are highly spoken OF by
horsemen and cattle owners. This IS
the time of year to give them to breeding
stock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

DiNFIELp-A very pleasant meeting OF
the Ladies Aid, was held at Mrs. NJ A.
Waits, last Wednesday The subject con
corning the formation OF Juvenile TEN
pie, was presented 10y Rev. James Pater'
son. aud freely discussed. II was unani-
mously agreed that such an organization
be formed. The ith OF March Is appointed
when Miss Nellie Is. Nye, G. ;. J. T., OF
Fairfield, Is expected TO be here aud aid IN
the formation OF above mentioned organ
iZation.
The Temperance cause prospers at this
place. On Thursday evening, the temper
ance hall was filed. 4 very appreciative
audience listened to four priLe essays well
delivered by Bros. Virgil Whitney, Frank
Harlow, William Abbot, and Don Yates.
As il was the eve OF the nth anniversary
OF the club, several well known brethren
from 4 distance, were present. Bros. H.
w. Dunn of Watcryillc, J. Is. Chapman
and Charles Withiugton OF Buckheld, were
chosen as Judges 10 decide upon the merits
OF the essays. IL was unanimously agreed
that Bro. Virgil Whitney had won the
first prize, So 90 and Frank Harlow second
prize. 100 The donor or the prizes.
Col W T. Eustice, awarded Bros. Don
Yates and William Abbott, one dollar
each for their laudable endeavors. Mr..
Dunn, in rendering decision, spoke very
highly of the talent displayed In the de-
livery OF essays. The meeting was alto
gether, interesting and profitable. Re-
marks were made by Rev. James Paterson,
Bros. VIM. Abbot and Justice of Dixield (;
Bros Burnum and Laverty Of Auburn /;
also, Geo. w. Ham, OF Lewiston Bro.
Justice invited all who had not signed the
pledge, TO start anew on the morrow aud
president A. S. Austin, in very cheering
manner, brought the meeting To a close.
J. F.
DIXFIELD.-The roads in the vicinity OF
Dixfield are the worst known for long
time, at this time OF year, owing 10 the
warm weather with slight rain and snow
OF last week.
Mr.. John Pickens. our faithful mail car,
rier has been obliged to leave his team at
different places on the line aud bring the
mail 10 Dlxfield Centre on foot since thurs
day, the tenth inst.
The business outlook for the coming
season is the most promising for years.
Several new buildings are TO be erected;
among them I will mention that OF new
stable 30x36 feet by our accommodating
postmaster In connection with his new
house and ell recently completed; barn
4Ox50 feet by Maurice McIntire; also
house, ell and stable by f. G. Reynolds,
Several others, / understand, are con-
templating building.
c. G. fainter, esq, our enterprislng
millman, has just commenced work In his
saw mill which he has been repairing ex-
tensively the past season having put In a
circular and sbingle saw with all the latest
improvements, with new patent water
wheel in connection with his steam engine
which has been recently repaired; he ex-
poets to be able TO accommodate all.
Mrs. c. III. Avery Of Oshkosh, Wis, who
is now on visiting tour Of a few months
in New England, is at present stopping
with her father and mother at her old home
in this place, after an absence OF twenty
five years She intends visiting friends
and relatives in several states before her
return home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22
VALUATION.

Hon. f. c. harrington, member of the
Valuation Commission for Oxford Coun-
ty, has kindly sent US the following table
concerning Oxford County. 1t will be
seen that the County has made gain Of
sls4,255, since the last valuation of
this Sl67,04s is on wild lands, and
Sl7,207 is on estates.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

The picture on our fourth page OF a
stick on the back Of an immodest lady,
represents one Of the popular thermo-elec-
trio batteries. We saw one at Holden 5
Drug Store, South Paris, the other day.
People who have tried them say they are
a good thing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

Our next issue will be March Isl.
just week before town meetings, which
come as late as they can this year. II
the citizens Of any town have suggestions
to make for action at that time, it would
be good idea to send them here for pub
LEGATION, thus they will have week
consideration before time for action
comes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

WEST PARI-.-The school ia D,,r..
No. 10, closed Feb. 10, under The iu,,rlc.
ton OF Henry d. Hammond Wh,.eaun.
Der attending school, -; average number
90. There were eight that We're neither
absent or tardy during the term. which are
the following Nathan Brock, Bert Wills.
Carroll Stetson, Frank Briggs, Lu.ic Tgsu.
Lydia Stetson, Carrie Briggs AMI Naul
Pratt. The smallest number any iay dug.
ing the term was 10.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

Mr.. Henry Lane, Of Norway, adj
vertises to cut and make mems clothing
in good style, at short notice. Mr.. Lane
has long been known in this business at
Norway, where he was for many years
connected with Lewis o Brion. Now he
has set up for himself, and guarantees
satisfaction, we trust all hands will give
the Young man o lift.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

A bill has been introduced In the New
York legislature. at the suggestion Of Mr..
Henry Bergh, for the establishment OF
whipping posts for the punishment OF men
who assault their wives.
That is right. The man who will
strike woman ought to be horse-whip-
ped.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22
Newspaper Decisions.

I. Any person who takes paper regularly
from the ofhce-vhether directed 20 his name or
znofher's, or whether he has subscribed or not
10 responsible for the payment.
2. IL q person orders his paper diseontinned,
he must paw al ayrearages, or the publisher may
continas 70 send it untl payment Il made, SUD
collect the whole amount, whether the paper is
taken from the once or not
s. The Courts have decided thatrefusing 70 take
newspapers and periodicals IRON the post once,
or removing and leaving them uncAued tor, is
Drtna focss evidence OF maud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

The Valuation Commissioners re-
port that Oxford County has more oxen
and young cattle than any other County
In the State. Of oxen we have 4, 769 /;
Of young cattle, 1878.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22
SWANS TREAcHERous MEMORY.

In his letter OF confession To his father
In law, Mr.. L. b. Swan says he would
have failed last year IL he had not received
$500 from Mrs. Cushman, $3.50 from New
ton Stowe and $1,000 from Wallace X
White. Strangely enough Mr.. Swan neg
lects to- account for the sum of $500 which
In a deposition now on file In Auburn he
swore 10 receiving a short time before the
White matter. IL seems that in 1879 W.
III. Deane, a young mau in the shoe bust
ness at Mechanic Falls, suddenly lett town
leaving his creditors In the lurcb. IL was
found that what property he had, he had
sold To Swan, and had taken his note for
$1,000 in payment so that Deane's credi-
tors could not collect anything. One OF
them, however, the firm of C. J. Walker
& Co.. OF Portland, hearing OF Deane =
transactions with Swan, suspected some
thing crooked. The firm sued Deane, and
Swan, as trustee, and the papers ia that
case now on file, prove that Swan either
made false statements then, and was en-
gagged in the swindling scheme, or has
made false statement In his letter.
In the Deane case Swan made sworn
deposition purporting TO cover all his bust
ness transactions with Deauc Among
other things he states that on the % day oil
October, 1879. he went To Methuen, Mass,
where Deane resided and paid him $500 on
his note for $1,000, and that Deane en-
dorsed $1,000 on the note. He then en-
deavored TO sell Deane half an ownership
in patent pie-rimmer, which Swan had.
Swan asked s25OO for II and urged Deane
to buy It, saying il would be good in-
vestment. Deane refused 10 trade. Swan
further dcposes that n short time after
wards, he met the same Deane In Boston,
aud after some bargaining sold him half OF
the pie-rimmer aud that Deane paid him
therefor $500 In cash.
It seems little strange, TO say the saSt,
that Mr.. Swan In enumerating his receipts
for 1879 should have fargotten the largest
sum he received from any one source, aud
we fear uucharitable people will accuse
him of lying either In his deposition or his
letter To his fathcr-in-law Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

The last item of commission he has on
the credit sheet, yet as he has never paid
any money on his account he Is not entitled
to the commission, and the sum against
him ~ ESQ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

Last week, while Mr. Daniel E,,.,,
was shoveling snow from the track ~.
the depot, freight car, which WAS he,,.
set of, struck him In the head, kpock,,
him down and ipjurng him considsr,hI'
He was dragged some fifteen or twsr,.
feet and narrowly escaped being crush,
TO death.
Several good tenements are how yac,r.
Probably the greatest nuisance in Sor.,
Paris is the water dropping from the POO,
OF o ia Fellows Block upon the Sidewalk q,
front orthe stores II is continually dro,
ping, and II a person wishes 10 en,s,
store they have TO dodge in between dron.
The ladies are driven entirely Of the sid.
walk by the spatter on the pavement We
trust the trustees will remedy this evil h..
fore the matter is brought up in the forr,
OF 4 protest
The hrm OF A. NJ. Gerry 4 Co. 4, DID,
solved by mutual consent Mr.. A. NJ Ger.
~ will continue to cater 10 the want, NJ,
his old customers, while Mr. John Gerry
the junior member accepts a clerkshlo IN
the store Of A. Oscar Noyes, Of NORWAY.
Mr.. Joseph Penley died quite suddenly
last week of pneumonia. lie va, sitting
in his chair. apparently better, ten minute,
before he died. when he expressed a de,ir-
to lie down. They assisted him 20 bis bed
when he Immediately expired. Nr T.. va,
an esteemed citizen.
Mr.. X. j. Everett, the teacher. ha, aIds,
one more successful term TO h,, airead,
long list. The term closed last Friday.
An amateur parlor orchestra has been
organized in this place, embracing the FOL.
lowing musicians ID. >. Knapp j., violin
and leader, X. Holman, "a violin Fraak.s
Knapp. Cornet; and John Martin, bass
They have already reached quite a degree
OF proficiency aud are prepared % a,.ep.
invitations from abroad. b.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

Saws the New York TINS, "lfa man
who has beaten his wife i ia turn seized
by unfceliug officers o( the law, tied 10 a
revolving whipping post, and beaten by q
lash In the hands OF a deputy sheriff, his
sense OF self.respect will De fatally injured.
He will feel that he has been degraded not
only In his own estimation. but in that OF
his fellow men. When hi Seli-respect has
been outraged. aud he has been degraded
in the opinion OF the world, how can We
expect that he will ever become a leading
aud respected member OF the community
What We ought 10 do with the person who
has inadvertently, or perhaps IN a moment
Of temporary strength beaten his wife, is
- Sympathize with him; 10 develop all
that j. manly and noble in him. and Ia say
or do nothing which eau by any possibility
lead him TO suppose that he has sunk in
our estimation. This Is the sort OF reason
ing that we in Maine apply 10 inebrlates.
Pres.
This mawkish sentimentality is grow
ing nausea,ing. If It goes much farther,
it will be considered more desirable TO
live dissolute beastly, than an honest
manly life. Sin and crime should be
punished in this life and in the life 10
come. We have faith 10 believe they
will be in the grea. hereafter; but judg-
ing from the tendency Of the times we
must not expect anything of the kind to
take place in this goOdy, goody world.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

ISOLATED VorERS-ProbSbly Mr.. Isaac
Farewell. or Dorset. Vt, is the oldest
voter In New England, perhaps the oldest
In the country He j. l0l years OF age,
and has voted for eighty years In the same
town The Republicans ought 10 pension
him. FOR he votes with them every time.
For many wears in the good old DAYS OF
the Democratic and Wing parties when
there were no grccnback hereSies nor un-
governahle temperance parties and only 4
very few AbolitionistS there was one
solitary Whig vote cast In the town OF
Woodstock. Ne. There We're two or three
other whig> IN the place. hut the Demo
Gratis were SURE In one way or another TO
keep all save one man away from the polls (;
they could not pair of, buy OF. or scduce
the old man. he was true 20 his colorS-
In $50. although the excitement was great
that Being the lOs-cabin and hard cider
campaign-Wo remained uuchans-
ed-ls5 for Martin Van Buren, II that was
the vote. 20 I for William Henry Harri-
son. The conduct " this Staunch old Wing
was 80 commeudahe in the ewes OF the cdi-
tor OF the Boston ifiIs "a Wing paper OF
those day> that he sent and got the mau :
name and aflcrward forwarded him the
Wsstly Atlas for year. Virtue i IL own
reward~-of course This little incident,
however. doesn't seem 20 have much bear
inc on the Dorset mans case; but both
are a little out OF the ordinary course.
-Lot-sN Mn.
This reminds Us Of story one Of our
aged politicians tells There was a
plantation in Oxford County which IN
variably cast solid Democratic vote
One day the officers found a Wing vote
in the ballo: box. The chairman indig-
nantly took i, out and tore it up with
the profane remark. Where in HI did
that id Wing vote come from:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

grievances in this section are so far
parallel with those of the Pacific slope.
In domestic affairs we are similarly drsv-
en- TO the wall. II is almost impossible
to find an American housemaid in the
cities. They have been driven out by
the Irish, Germans and Swedes. The
laundries are all in the hands OF foreign
ers, mostly Germans and Jews, although
the Chinese are here with US IN this de-
partment. AT the South the repugnant
Negro fills the same places, and Ameri-
cans are driven out from all sections
The West has no greater cause for COM
plant than may be found in other Sec
tons Of the country. Ii Is full as likely
TO be compelled to "stand it as the
South and East are.
Our correspondent claims that there Is
an opposition TO the new treaty for the
reason that under il Mongolans may be
naturalized. That Is no valid objection
10 the treaty. We naturalize Negroes,
Turks, and AsiaiicS. We do not hesi-
tate to natura'ize the lrishman or Italian.
however ignorant, poor or beastly he may
be. On what ground can the Chinese
clam Tor similar treatment b. denied !:
We have never read valid objection to
this course. which cannot be also urged
against ether foreigners.
When the South and West are ready
to Join with the East for the purpose OF
a general restriction of immigration !;
when they are ready TO protect the ballot,
and keep 1t from Ignorant hands, they
viii find a hearty response from the East.
But - long as they each and severally
demand redress alone for their particular
grievances, they will no; gain the ear of
the whole people which Is necessary be
fore the difficulty can be reached.
We have heretofore advocated restrlc-
ton OF immigration. We do not want
to see it levied against the Chinese. nor
the Irish. nor the African, but against
the ignoran, pauper OF all nations alike.
The time will come when the intelligent
Democrat will not ask for the Ignorant
Irish vote OF New York the intelligent
Republican will not seek to offset that by
the ignorant Negro vote, but intelligence
and wealth will make one party and
ignorau; paupers the opposing party,
Then there will come a conflict which 1t
would be the part of wisdom for this
nation to foresee and provide for now.
Il NAV De then, the ignorant will have
. .,,;,.;,,. ,r3 ref,rp, will no imDOSsible
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

Good farm in Andover containing
LOO sesssy ~ ssls. e. sdvssissRsrt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

SOUTH PARIs.-W. II. Richardson Is
again cosAnsd 70 he boass ~ sish,sss,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22
MAINE STATE PRISON.

The Committee on State Prison visited
Thomaston Thursday and investigated the
accounts of the prison. In the sale room
is large covered carriage, evidently built
when families were large and the wagon
business in its infancy. This immense ark
was at one time the family wagon OF ex-
Gov. Garcelon, but now belongs TO the
State and is likely to for some time.
Gov. Garcelon exchanged this for bet
ter wagon and was allowed $40. Labor
20 the value OF $40 was expended upon ii
and now 1t Is In the sale room awaiting a
purchaser at $40. On the books the fol-
lowing charges are unpaid;
Z. c. Moody. for harnesses, so
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-17

70 the ynchers Joseph Snyder who murdered eose'
t.nee the Judge said the people OF Pennsyvana
had taken t,e punishment of murder into their own
hands the ynchers robbed tho State OF Its power and
IN 40 doing committed gricvOus wrong Judge Meyer
closed by saying that If the Grand Jury TOOK no action
An the the Court would have to institute proceed
inss The men who took part in the ynchne, and who
are well known naturally feel rather uneasy. The MUIR
Der OF Geoges peculiarly atrocious and the action
Of the men assumed the role OF avengers has never
before been openly discountenanced In such cases. IN
ante of law morality aud religion. public sentiment Is
too apt sustain at least by condemnation
The who volunteer to ayenge al outrage puC ia
civilized communities. where the machinery OF legai
Justice operation there be excuse fof yhch
tne In the interest Of good morals orgo cd order
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-17
TILE LLEUERAEAAZ EILL.

The Liedcrkranz Society CAV" It's fist annual
ma uucrade bal twcnty-cight years a2O. Eacn sue
ccssiy, bali has had new features of crest. aud
the entertainment TO take place III che Academy Of
Music tins cvenng expected TO eclipse all Is pre-
dccessors he pre- aratIOns for il have been made
with great care. IA The intention of making e
bali picturesque aud animated AnOns the many
invited guests are President Hayes, General u. >.
Grant Baron Won SchlOczer. the German Minister
nj Washington, the German COnsul-Gcneral, Herr
Herman A. Schumacher Secretary Schnrz and
Mayor Grace. IrvIug-place aud FOurternth-st.,
near the Academy OF Music, VIII be Illuminated
with electric lights. The doors oil the Academy OF
Music will b. opened thus evening ut o'clock by
the deception Committee. among whose members
arc Messrs William nteInway, Henry Haveney or,
julius Holman and Emil Unger. These gentlemen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-17
COURTESY TO GENTLEwoMEN.
.nthe Editor Of The Trtb uRe.


Sm. Will not q constant want of courtesy
an the part Of NewYork ladies drive the better class OF
women now employed by them to offer their wares OF
brains and goodbreedng in other less CALLING though less
remuneratye localities "NewYOrk has no hcart says
nne Work here Is beartbreaking," says another. 1t
depends upon the good o. the married ladies' OF
New.Yorx especially those Of the highest social
position to decide whether their unmarried reiatiohS
and IMPOVERISHED friends shall become working bees or
rones Il 10 for them encourage work OF brain or
hand showing courtesy and sympathy to workers. or to
and increase the army OF on and pen
eiopers by continuing the present fashion OF social
Dstracsm in The case OF those who work. Nothing Is
osser for q OF high position In New-YOrk than TO
set o fashion. ~ ANOTHER QUIET OBSERVER
Eeir- FORK. Feb. ID, 1881.
rive canDot believe that it is necessary for New
York ladies to set new fashion in the treatment Of
well-bred gentlewomen who are forced to earn a
living. There may be heartless and ill-bred women
in fashionable life who do not know how to treat
the well-bred ladies IN their employ, but we trust
that they form an inconsiderable minority on Muir
raw ll-EdI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-17
HINTS, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
CLOCK TINE FROM THE ALMANAC.

70 the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: In The TRIBUNE ALMANAC L hnd
column devoted to the Of the sun at noon IN
different places. II only Of them indicated zero
would understand 1t myself but the nearest thereto Is
three seconds away please let know from what zero
point comparisons are made. ANDREW N hANhiN'
EeD-YorS, Feb. a. 1881.
fThe variations referred 70 are the dinerehces
between what astronomers call mean noon and
apparent noon. II the earth's path around the sun
were circular its motion would be uniform and the
interval between any two successive passages OF
the sun across the meridian would also be uniform.
But as the earths orbit is elliptca and its motion
therein is variable being now accelerated aad now
retarded the suns apparent motion is subject to IT.
regula-ities. Sometimes the sun is ahead ana
sometimes it falls behind where 1t would he If ia
movements were uniform. These variations form
what is called the equation of time. The zero point
Ia the time at which o fictitious sun, moving with
perfect regularity, would cross the meridian day by
day the year round. This is called mean noon, and
Is the time by which clocks are regulated. The
Almanac gives daily the clock time when the real
sun is on the meridian, Or it calls at the noon
mark" This is apparent noon. Knowing from OBJ
servation when it is apparent noon, A. NJ h can
easily find his correct clock time. Thus. on March
I. when the sun is exactly south, the clock should
be IL min. 20 sec. past II; on April 1 the clock
time should be min. AZ sec. past II when the sun
Ia ON the meridian And 80 on.-Ed.l