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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28
For the Democrat.
OBITU AIRY.
wEsr PERu. March 8, 1852.

WEST PERU, March 8, 1882.
Mr. VIM. II. Burgess, son OF Mr.. Harri.
son Burgess, died on the 10Th day of Nov.
last at his home, and on the farm upon
which lie was born thirty years ago
Thus, has passed away kind and dutilul
son. He was remarkable boy in respect
TO being kind dutiful, and affectionate to.
ward his parents. lie was one OF those
men who, though never making display or
pretensions in the world, are always missed
when death calls them from our midst.
Never having been married, he remained
at home caring for and protecting his IA
ther and mother. For years past he hiss
taken the care Of the farm and the house
hold upon his own shoulders, and father
and mother have looked up to him for
counsel. BY his careful management and
faithful toll, he has kept the family com.
Portable, and enhanced the value and pro.
ductiyeness OF the farm, but yet he never
spoke of, or asked for, remuneration
seeming to be we'll repaid by seeing his IA
ther and mother comfortable and happy
Kind, considerate, and afrectionate TO his
father and mother, unseldsh and oblging
to his brothers and sisters, truthful and
honorable in his connections with his fell
low men,-his early and unexpected death
Is regretted by the entire community in
which he lived. The death of earth's ia
yored one is heralded abroad By the roar
Of cannon, the tolling Of bells and splendid
pageants, but who shall say that this low
ing son, atfectionate brother, and obliging
neighbor, sinking quietly into the grave,
has not left behind him more enduring me
mentoes to commemorate his actions and
achievements in life, than some whose
names are chiseled on monuments OF mar
blc,-if not more enduring, surely more
endearing.
silent his tongue, his actions speak
In cadence dear md plain.
Though humble here on EARTH
lie lived not all In vain. 4. vs..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28
A FRISCO JURY.

There is wide spread but altogether
erroneous impression that San Francisco
juries, instead of wasting any valuable
time consulting as to their verdict, play
one game Of Pedro all round, and then
send out their foreman to make any re-
turn that may come into his head on the
way. The following Photographic re-
port of a consultation Of a jury at the
City Hall the other day, taken down on
the spot by one of the twelve, will show
how utterly unreliable the rumor is. The
case in question was that of Hugg VS..
Stiggins, in which the latter was sued
for $4,000 for mayhem.
Well, gentlemen" said the foreman,
as they were locked in by the bailiff,
"what's your idea about this thing-any.
body got any fine-cut u suppose you'll
all look at it as | do-justifable homi-
eide: :"
No. Two-"Tisn't o murder case
you're thinking about the people against
Goober that re-ahem-retained in
for next week. This is damages case,
you know
Foreman says "Ah indeed :" and
shakes his head thoughtfully.
No. Three-"By the way, what had
that big woman in green dress to do
with the case felt kinder drowsy the
first two days and didn't exactly
catch on -
No. Four-"Thot twas the plaintiffs
sister-ho, no-she said she had stole
something from the plaintiff in 1862, |
believe"
No. Five-"Why, no she was the
defendants landlady; what did she testi-
fy, Mr.. Feeley :"
No, Six-"How should | know; She
wasn't on during my watch. BY the
way, the court spoke about your snoring
again TO- day, Skidmore."
No. Seven-"I think about $4,000
would be right Which was the plain
tiff, any way"
No. Eight-"That little red-headed
man-iearful tough character, too, they
tell me-"
No Nine-"That WASH, the plaintiff
that was the Prosecuting Attorney"
No. Ten-"Ohl no. He was onl y
the ShcriH's friend But, say who was
/; the saloon keeper stabbed"
No. Eleven-"I really didn't pay any
attention to the details; the fact IS
No. Twelye-"Come, come, gentle
men, It's ten minutes TO six and live
out on Shipley street. We've got Sprig-
tai! for dinner, and YOU know how par
ticu!ar you-"
Foreman winding up story Of dog
fight over at jim Deaye's but say,
gentleman -lemme see, about ths-this
'cr case. They tell me the defendant has
not Soianything to satisfy a judgment any
way. So suppose we make it six months
imprisonment and trust 10 the generosity
of the plaintiff
And u tie unspcakablc relief Of the
Judge wIo was also ten minutes late for
an eng = men, a. Marchani's, /: was 50
ordered.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28
HISTORICAL OATHS.
1London Globe

Interesting historical oaths might be
quoted ad infuitum. Their earliest iudic-
ial application IS mentioned in the twenty
second chapter of Exodus, where they
are otlef>J 10 be administered with a
just restoration OF lost property. And,
IN sacred history we hear OF swearing by
idols, by the heavens and earth as mater
ial structures: by the sun, moon, and
stars; by the temple and It's altars, and
other paraphernalia; by the eyes, and by
the soul both of the juror and Of the one
to whom the adjura,ioa was addressed.
In ancicn, mythology we learn, accord
ing TO Hesiod, that Jupiter swore by the
S;ygian lake, and ordained those waters
as an oath Tor all the gods. ii any god
foreswore himself. he was dcharred nee
tar, and degraded from his divinity for a
hundred years. Ofca,. the p1.roa Of
oaths, was the son OF Lis o.. slg.is; and
the same poe; declares that decoit and
oAihs originated together, for in the Gold.
en- Age no artificial confirmation was gc-
quiscd. Among the Greeks ths A,hal-
ians invoked the mighty twelve, the
sPariaus Castor and Pollux. Their
wives sworc by Juno Diana, Venus Pros
eTpiac and Ceres. RhadamAnihHs for
b4de h!s followers TO swear 0J aught
save dog goose a." a plane Tree ;
while lythaSoras made lie number The
only standard ON which his disciples
might stake their veraci'y. Demos'he-
mes swo!c by The dad at Marathon; the
kings by ,heiy SEQ, 'cr'; and the Phociar'
""h hen 'Ac} oaii' Nas-'.i' "a Narbo""s-
50 Glul, hla-3 themselves 50 soiewa'!
never TO Ty:"rH 'oF"o..', 'ha,'h'.' name
became r.a'e.o .o,a >i-m 'oN. II
Al, times men have sworn 10y tan , -
'oa SAINTS or del;lcs' and "' those "H'ef
whose protection their trade hand'aT''''
accidental occupation, or nationality was
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lPhiladelph.a Press
MIR. EVARTs AS y POET.


At the round table of the celebrated
Sam. Ward, Oscar Wilde sat directly
opposite the esteemed iurisconsult, Mr..
William NJ. Evarts. Mr.. Evarts likes
nothing in the world better than slice
of Sam. Wards Westphalia ham boiled
in champagne. and incidentally is Brought
into contact with some curious pieces OF
human hric-a- brac.
The young aesthetic, by the time Sam
Ward Lafitte came on, had ceased to
disguise his interest in the lean, silent
little gentleman opposite him. lie took
advantage Of an opportunity to say te :
words in low tone to William Hulburt,
who sat at his right, The editor of the
Biorld replied a; some length in an un-
dertone, adding 20, by all means ask
him.
Mr.. Evarts," said Wilde, stretching
his long legs under and his long chin ov-
er the table toward the ex-secretary OF
state, pardon the request if presumptu-
Gus, but it would afford me inexpressible
pleasure to hear you recite something of
your own, even if nothing more than a
poemlet."
Mr.. Evart's astonishment had not al
lowed him to reply when Sam Ward
broke in:
Permit me. No poet, you know can
do Justice to his own things And in
the deep, rich voice for which he is fa-
nous he repeated the whole of Theodore
Tilton's "Aimer, aimer, c'est a vivre."
"Capital - said Wilde, "but really you
know, had no idea that that sort of thing
was cultivated here by your statesmen.
80 yes" said Sam Ward, with side
glance at Hulburt, IAN Evarts recited
those verses once to q public audience in
Brooklyn, where, assure you, they were
heard with appreciation"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28
A MOCK MARRIAGE.
am Price was las, nipht the victim of

Sam Price was last night the victim OF
most ridiculous practical joke. is
seems that the festive Samuel, who 1t
only about forty-fve years old. became
enamored Of pretty young girl who oc-
cupies the position Of chambermaid at the
Richmond House, which fact was well
known among the boarders OF the cara
vansary. The girl, on account of the
difference in their ages and social posi-
ton, did not reciprocaie his manly a!tec-
ton. but allowed him 10 continue his
devotions. Last night an etiemina;e-
looking waiter named Jasper, who work,
in the house, was dressed in neat-ftting
lady's costume. and when Price made his
usual evening call presented himself in
the place of the chambermaid. Price did
not notice the deception in the partially
darkeGed room and was oyeuoyed when,
on pressing his suit as usual, the sup
posed chambermaid consented to their
marriage. Price, being man of busi-
ness, wanted the nuptials consummated
Immediately, TO which she also con.
sented.
James Woods, driver in the Oregon
Transportation Company's employ. who
had previously dressed in female attire,
acted as bridesmaid; James Hall, an old
Californian. was palmed off as Justice Of
the Peace, while James Johnston, the
originator of the sell, was best man and
master Of the ceremonies. The rite was
performed in Room 2l, with due solem-
nifty, every one engaged in it playing his
par, so well as to completely dupe the
overioyoa Samuel. After the sealing
kiss and subsequent congratulations the
bride ran into the hall screaming, and as
had been planned brought a crowd Of
probably forty people to the room, who
set Samuel completely wild with their
jeers and yells. Price did not say much,
but was seen a short time after with lour
revolvers. two breech-loading niles and a
cannon in his vest pocket.-PrdioRd
Oregosian.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28
JouN F. rrArn

CuHuDNWElLIu of MASSACHUSETTS
IL 10 HH0rti'c h- .N,Hl'r dad H,Usr 90,
ElpresrHtaficss IL GrHerH CDHrt ass a.
trd.
The Memorial anu Prayer Of the sub
sCriDer humby shcwcih that your Memo
rialist was entrusted with Petition from
the greater part Of the Inhabitants Of the
Plantation of New SHRc00k In the county
of York praying to be Incorporated into 4
Town-Your Memoriai>t in packing up
his papers left said Petition at his House
in Fryeburg and by reason of the great
distance from this place 10 Fryeburg has
not been able to obtain said Petition-lIe
therefore Prays the Honorable Legisla.
lure in behalf of said Inhabitants OF Neic
Nnacook that the said Plantation of New
Suncook may be incorporated into a Town
and Invested with such Privileges as Towns
in the Commonwealth do by Law enjoy.
Signed WILLIAM FEs>ENDEN.
Nov, 1870
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28
I HAD FAITH.

About six months ago was advised to
consult Mrs Hall, the great Spiritualist
doctor, 10 see If she could cure me of the
Scrolula from which have suffered from
childhood. She said II would have faith
in the medicine she gave me, that she
could cure me. took her medicine and
in less than three months / was cured.
Why, the way the medicine worked was
miracle. begged of her to tell me what
the medicine was made OF, but she said
she could not do so, finally she told me
the medicine was sulphur Btters and that
she never knew II to fail in all such cases
as mine.-Mrs. Clara hROultOH.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

Hon. George d. Bisbee has transmit
ted his resignation as Senator from OK
ford county to Governor Plaisted, his ap-
pointment as L. S. Marshal for Maine rem
dering this necessary. This leaves Oxford
county without representation in the SEN
ate, rs Hon. A. II. Walker OF Lowell, has
removed to Bridgton. Penobscot county
now has but three Senators, as Hon. Ste
phen Jennings of Bangor has left the State.
0ns OF the York county Senators, Hon.
Jason w. Beatty OF Saco. having died,
that county needs another Senator TO COM
plete its quota. One short year makes
four vacant chairs in the upper House
Angnstd Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28
OLD DOCUMENT.
CHELSEA. MAss.. Mar. 0. lss.

CHELSEA, Mass, Mar ., 1882.
VI. Editor:
Enclosed please lind copy Of Petition for
New Suncook, or Lowell, as It is now
called. ! wish that | could ind the Paris
Petition, but it has gone where the most
OF them have lost or destroyed. am
in hopes to lind one for Norway. see by
the DEMOCRAT that Mr. Maxim is collect
ing material for a history Of Paris. If
Ind any matter that be Of any use to
him | shall be happy to furnish H.
Yours Sincerely,
JuuN +. pEAri.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

The April Atlantie maintains we'll
the high standard of varied excellence and
interest " hich recent numbers have reach.
ed. Besides two additional chapters of
Mr.. Bishops serial, The House of a
Merchant Prince" and the conclusion of
Mr.. Lathrop's serial, IAN Echo of Pas
sion," Miss Elizabeth Stuart Phelps be-
gins in this number new serial story
entitled ''Dr. Zay," which cannot fail to
attract very general attention. The
author of The Gates Ajlr' and "The
Story of Avis" is sure of host of readers
for whatever she writes. John Fiske
contributes popular scientific article Of
great interest entitled Europe before the
Arrival of Man" Mr.. Charles Wood
writes an excellent appreciative article,
"a Hindu Reformer," giving an account
of the life and religious views of Chunder
Sen. Readers of short stories will be
strongly attracted by Miss Woolsons
"In Venice" and Mr.. Demings account
of Jacobs Insurance "Shakespearean
operas are discussed by A. +. Barr;
Eugene w. 'Hilgard has an interesting
paper on "Progress in Agriculture by
Education and Government Aid;" Ed
ward Farrar contributes very engaging
article on the "Folk Lore of Lower Can
ada" There are several poems. reviews
of many Of the more important recent
books, and diversified Contributors
Club, completing very interesting num-
Der of this sterling magazine.
HouGHroN, MIrFLIN & Co.,
Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

THE GRAND UNION iiorEL.-Every-
body who goes TO New York City by rail,
and who wants the best and most handy
hotel to stop at, should try the Grand
Union. Il is located on Park Avenue
Just opposite the Grand Central depot,
and all one has to do is to step across the
street, leave his baggage checks on the
Off ce counter and in ten minutes his
trunks are in his room, free of expense,
and without trouble or annoyance When
he cts there he will find the very best Of
beds, the cleanes; of linen, the most cour-
teous attention, and as good table as
can be found at any hotel in the country
and by this we mean as good as the
Winsdor in New York, the Continental
in Philadelphia, or Youngs in Boston,
and prices fully third lower than either
Baggage is returned to the station free Of
charge. and special attention is given to
ladies' who may visit New York without
escort. The third Avenue elevated road
has station at one corner of the house
and the horse-cars pass the door. The
manager is Mr.. w. ID. Garrison, who
spares no pains to make every guest feel
satisfied with his accommodations. We
give this commenda,ion OF the Grand
Union on the strength of the personal ex-
perience of Lowell party of seven who
recently tested it, and who, having tried
some OF the best hotels in tn country,
agreed that in the particulars referred to
this hotel was superior to any of them
LoreA Daily Courier.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

Lydia L. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
doubtless ranks first as a curative agent In
all diseases or the procreatiye system. de-
generation of the kidneys. irritation of the
bladder, urinary calculi, etc. Send to Mrs.
Lydia +. Pinkham, 2SS Western Avenue,
Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

A new development in the Advertising
Agency business has just been ushered in
by the veteran agents, Horace Dodd &
Co., of Boston. They have just issued a
beautiful catalogue of inks. presses, type,
and all printerss material with regular
price list 1t is 4 very attractive and con-
yenient book and Mr. Dodd has our thanks
for the same.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

EXPERIENCE THE BEST GUIDE-The rca
son why women everywhere use Parkers
Ginger Tonic Is, because they have learned
by eXperience--the best guide-that this
excellent medicine Oyercomes desponden-
cy; periodical headache, indigestion. pain
in the back and kidneys, and other troubles
Of the sex-Home Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28
If 1T 3ccrc possible

to get the testimony of the multitude VII"
have used Hoop'S SARsAFARTLLA for do
bili;y, languur. lassitudc, and that gcEes4l
feeling Of stupidity WeaginesS ami cNhau,.
ton wlich every one feels during tlls season
W. should he able io present TO Our readers
such Gn overwhelming mass Ci commend
at3ry messages. that he icU Who have no.
tried IL would do So ~ once II Is positive
fact. aud has hocn So cGcc:rally demon
siraicd that ho one to-day denies II, thar
Hoods Sarsaparil,a contains more real med
cihsl value thaAany article before the people.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

CAUTION.-SOme unscrnpuIOns tradcSmen
desirous OF making larger profit, are in
the habit Of selling crude limitations or
PoND's EXTRACT, the Great Vegetable Pain
Destroyer, representing them as being
made from Witch Hazel, and the same as
our remedy. They are far inferior in
strength, quality, and medicinal virtues,
to- old original PONDS EXTRACT. BsJrdre
of az such iE,poStti0HS. iSk for PoND's
EXTRACT. Take no other BE sure the
words "PoND's EXTRACT" are blown In
the bottle, aud that our Trade Mark is on
surrounding wrapper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28
MOTHER DIED OF SALT RnFrNL.

J. W. Adams, Newark. Ohio says "Cu.
ticura Remedies are the greatest medicines
on earth. Had the worst case Salt Rheum
in this county. Ny mother had it twenty
years, and in fact died from il. believe
Cuticura wonld have saved her life. My
arms, breast and head were covered for
three years, which nothing relieved or
cured until used the Cuticura Remedies"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

WIsTAR's BALsAM or WILD CHRRRY
cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whoop
ing Cough, Group, Influenza, Consumption
and all diseases OF the Throat, Lungs and
Chest. 80 cents and 81 bottle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

In his experiments with the strength
OF insects, Plateau, the French naturalist,
has ascertained that in proportion to Its
size June bug is as powerful as loco
motive.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

FADED CoLoRs RESTORED. - Faded or
gray hair gradually RECEIVERS its youthful
color and lustre by the use OF Parker's
Hair Balsam, an elegant dressing, admired
for its purity and rich perfume.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

THROAT, BRONCHIAL, AND LUNG DISEASES
specially. Send two stamps for large
treatise giving self treatment. Address
Worlds Dlspeusary Medical Association,
Buffalo, n. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

rheumatism, dsordered blood, general
debility, and many chronic diseases pro
Dounced incurable, are often cured by
Browns Iron Bitters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

IL you would not have afiliction visit
you twice, listen at once to a word of ad.
vice
Try Wheat Bitters."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

In the matter Of vaccination, il Is the
heifer who gives the physician his best
points
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

"Oh, my" said Miss Gushing isn't
that a beautiful rose? One would think il
was artificial"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

Pa, what is meant by muscular Chris
tianityI" 81 don't know, my son, unless
it is pewgilism."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28
NUMBER 12.

NV WIFE. Is the picture OF health since
she began the use or "Wells' Health Re-
newer 81. Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

Counsel: "Why are you so very precise
in your statement. Are you afraid of tell
ing an untruth;" Witness promptly
- No sir :"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

The ORIGINAL GERRYNANDER.-Now
that half dozen State Legislatures are
showing violent par,isanship in reorgan-
izing Congressional districts It is inter.
esting to know the history of geryman-
dering." It began in Massachusetts, and
this was the way Of it: In 1911, when
the party feeling ran high and the voters
in the State were very evenly divided.
the Republican Democrats for the first
time in number Of years elected the
Governor and a majority OF both branches
Of the General Court, and, to preserve
their power. they fe-auanccd the Sena-
torial districts aud made them of iTfegu-
lar shape so as to give themselves ma
jority in as many as possible. Nothing
1f the kind had ever been done before.
TIE move excited bitter opposition amoag
The Federalists, and Elbridgc Gerry, then
Governor, and Tor Years leading Demo
crat. came in for great share Of the de-
nuuciaiiln. One district was made OF a
inc Of towns on the westerly aud nlr,h-
eriy sides OF Essex county, forming some
hing Ike an irregular letter T. The
Boston Ceniinei was the leading Federal
1T paper, and Russell, It's editor. to show
plainly what was being done, took map
# the county, colored the towns on 1t in
cluded in the peculiar district and hung II
up in h:s office. One day Gilbert Stuart
happened to see it, and, saying that it
resembled some monS,rous animal, took
pencil, and with few suokes. indi-
Gated upon i, head, wings and claws, so
hat the new district looked like some
kind of a strange dragon. " There,
said he. that VIII do for salamaader.
" Salsmander ," exclaimed Russell, "ca.l
t a Gerrymander,' And so the new
proceeding found name.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

Columbus made the egg stand, but Ital.
ians OF less renown have made the peanut
stand.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

Fashion item Among the newest things
in stockings In the baby's foot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

Great thoughts, like great deeds, need
no trumpet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

Human Improvement is from within
outwards.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

A big cast-iron dog 10 Sacramento
store frightened away three armed burg
lars
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

Wee not know what IS absolutely good
or bad fortune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

PANIC LAWYERS OFrIcE.-There
was a case in Esquire Spragne's Office
last Friday, says the Dexter 6azsne' m
volving the dispensation OF considerable
legal ability, ard the office was so much
crowded that standing room was above
par, when all of a sudden and without
warning the floor settled about two inches
some said four inches. but they were so
scared that they are not to be believed J
and the way the people got out OF that
surpasses anything on record. We un-
ders,and one legal gentleman from New
bort tried to climb up the bare wall, and
several who had no hopes Of escaping, We
are told, began to pray.
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