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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30

THE WHEELS oE JUsTIcE.-An Aus.
tin sporting character visited another
Texas city not long since and to his sur
prise found all the gambling places in
full blast, whereas formerly, they had
been suppressed.
"The wheels of justice do not appear
to creak as loud as they did the last
time | was here" remarked the Austin
man to the man who was dealing.
"That's so but we had to grease EN-
like the mischief to prevent them from
making noise," was the reply.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30
NUMBER 81.

PLEASANT GATHERrNG.-A pleasant
surprise party was given last night to
Ex-Governor Perhsm, Of Maine, who has
just arrived in the city, at the residence
of his son, Captain A. s. Perham, who
has also just returned from six months
tour in Ohio as special agent Of the Pen
sion Office. Among them were Senator
and Mrs. Frye, Ex-Governor and present
Congressman Dingley, wife and daugh-
ter; Hon. Alonzo Bell, Assistant Secre-
tary of the Interior; Lieutenant w. w.
Kimball, U. S. N; II. A. Shorey, Of the
Bridgton Me Ne,cs; Rev. J. c. Snow,
Of Newark, n. j.; Amos Hadley, chief
Of Stationery Division Of the Interior De-
partment and wife l.. E. Dichey, chief
Of Southern Division of the Pension Office
and wife; Mr.. and Mrs. Pulsifer, Mr..
Merrill and Miss Dorherty, Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. n. Prescott and Miss Brett, Mr.. Sto-
rey, Mr.. Reyes, Mr. and Miss Morehead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knight, Mr.. and Mrs.
Vaughn, Mr.. and Mrs. Pushaw, DR.. and
Mrs. Howard, and Misses Fannie and
George Perham. The affair was pleas
ant reunion of Maine people, such as is
seldom had in Washington.-Ndtiondt
Republican, { Washington, ID. CO.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30

OXFORD GEMs.-Mr. John s. Jenness,
of Bangor, has received from lapidary,
thirteen exquisitely cut tourmalines which
came from Mount Mica, Paris. The ma
jority of these gems are green in color
and of much brilliancy. There are, how
ever, two or three nearly white stones,
which resemble an aqua marine more
than diamond, and one most beautiful
pink tourmaline.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30
THE BOY HAS A GOOD TIME.
WEST BETHEL, Me-, May lS, 80.

WEST BETHEL, Me-, May Is, 80.
Mr.. Editor Il am little boy only
ten years old, but had so happy time
the other evening, that | wished to send
an account Of it to you as little addi-
ton to your Bethel items. Mrs. Horton
on Saturday evening invited her Sunday
school class to tea, and promised to ex-
hibit and describe the pictures Of places
she visited abroad. She spent an hour
showing US the places of interest in the
principal cities of Italy and many foreign
curiosities. can remember good deal
about them, but it would take too long to
write it.
Then came the supper-it was just
splendid The table was laid with
beautifully painted china, and each boy
had different design on his plate-there
were pansies on mine-and all we boys
thought the food very nice, as we proved
by rapidly clearing the table. After this
we were obliged to take a run before re-
hearsing hymns for the coming Sunday
school and concert. think Mrs. Horton
is the best singer ever heard, and l wish
you could hear her sing, and see if you
did not agree with me.
| hope you will print this, if you do, |
will be your friend.
HASSIE H. CHAPMAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30

COOP TEMpLARs.-The report Of the
proceedings of the Oath semi-annual and
annual session of the Grand Lodge of
Good Templars of Maine has been receiv-
ed from the Grand Worthy Secretary, Geo.
T.. Bracket of Belfast. 1t contains q full
account of those sessions which were held
at Rockland and Augusta, and COM
plete directory of lodges and their off,
GERS, besides many other things of interest
to members of the order.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30

Quiz says Philadelphia's new wo-
mems club, the "Hyacinth" twill devote
itself to minding its own business" 1t
is expected that Harnum win make
heavy bid for it noxt season, to add to
his other curiosities.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30

-" What becomes of all the pianos y
asks writer. When they get too old
and fra;l to be Of any further service we
believe they are cut down and made into
melodeons.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30
WARNER OBSERVATORY, J
Rochester. n. Y, ;
Nav Sth. 1882. J

May Sth, 1882.
The discoveries of four Of the comets
Of 1881, having complied with all the
conditions, were each awarded the War
ner Comet Prize of two hundred dollars.
Prof. Lewis Boss has also been paid the
two hundred dollar prize awarded him
by the judges for the best essay on
comets.
Desiring to continue the prizes for SCI
entific discoveries, beg leave. to announce,
that for 1882, on or after this date, will
give three prizes, as follows, subject tc
the conditions named:
PRIZE FIRST.
Two hundred dollars in gold for each
discovery of new Comet made in the
United States, Canada, Great Britain OF
Ireland.
/. 1t may be discovered either by a
telescope or the naked eye, but must be
unexpected, except as to the comet of
1912, which may reappear during the
year.
.. The announcement Of the discov-
cry must be made confdentially and ex-
clusively (by telegraph to DR.. Lewis
Swift, director of the Warner Observa-
tory, Rochester, N. Y, and to him alone,
and he will cause the same to be imme-
diately telegraphed, together with the
name of the discoverer, to all parts Of the
world.
8. The telegram must give the time
of discovery, the position. and direction
of motion if possible, sufficiently exact to
enable one other observer to find it.
Three disinterested astronomers will be
selected by DR.. Swift, to decide all dis.
puted questions.
PRIZE SECOND.
The sum of two hundred dollars, for
any Meteoric Stone found in any Of the
above countries during 1882, which Pro-
fessors Henry A. Ward of Rochester, N.
Y, Principal Dawson of Montreal, Can
ada, and j. Lawrence Smith of Louis
vile, Kentucky, shall unanimously de-
eide contains fossil remains Of animal or
vegetable life, thus proving the inhabita-
bility Of other planets.
PRIZE THIRD.
The sum of fifty dollars, for speci-
men of any Meteoric Stone, whether it
contain organic remains or not seen to
fall in the United States during 1882.
CONDITION.
A specimen (which shall become the
property of the Warner Observatory Of
not less than two ounces in weight, must
be sent by mail to DR.. Swift, accompan'
led by descriptive letter written in Eng
lish, giving the time of its fall, depth O
penetration in the soil, weight of the en-
tire stone. direction Of flight, and sucl
other facts regarding it as will be of val
ue to science. Most sincerely,
H. H. WARNER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30

TAKING ARCHIBALD. - While the
press and people Of Cumberland and Ok.
ford Counties, Maine, are quarrelling over
the question as TO who caught Archibald
we have claim to put in just to keep,
up the music. The fact being that the
would-be murderer was first discovered
and recognized by Gorham boy at Ber-
lin Falls, who gave notice here which
was at once telegraphed to the city mar
shall, and an officer put on the track
This action turned the fellow round,
and while the search was going on at Ber-
lin, where he was supposed to be con-
cealed, he came back in the night, and
passed on down to West Bethel, where
the same Gorham boy again recognized
him, and the fact again communicated
to the authorities, who then prepared TO
receive him on his return without kill
ing the fatted calf; and, therefore, if we
did not catch him we drove him into
their arms, and any boy could have clasp.
ed him to his bosom. Now stop this
fuss and try and convict the cuss, or we
will keep the next one in land where
we make neckties out Of hemp, and where
persones in search of steady job, do not
commit murder for the pleasure of work.
ing for the State.-Uountaineer, Cor
ham, Nh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30

From the manner of their playing,
one would say that most Of the picked
base. ball nine were picked before they
were ripe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30
NAY lsT. lSss.

All who would think WE were the CHILDREN
That so many wears ago
Searched the woods for sweetest blossoms.
That 'nong softcst MOSES grow
Does IL seem, to think II over.
That so many years have fiownY
Since we climbed that quaint old mountain,
On that happy May day morn.
MECHANIC FALLS, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30
For the Democrat.
MAY-DAY ON BERRY'S LEDGE.
WEST PARIS, 1854.
ny ROSE GERANIUM.

Across the fields, and up the hills,
Climbed boys and girls together,
To reach the top OF Berry's Ledge,
One May day, In fair weather.
And all about US. far and near,
The forest trees were budding;
And violets blue, around our path,
The hills and valleys studding.
And tiny brooklets, here aud there.
Fell ripping through the shadow;
A velvet carpet, looked the grass,
SO green, down in the meadow.
Around us blew the cool west wind,
The smell of blossoms bringing,
As we. like children. merrily
Across the fields went singing.
Yes. we climbed that bleak old Berry Ledge
school boys and girls together,
And hunted for the mountain flowers.
In May.day's sunny weather.
There May flowers grew, just pink and white
And ferns, so soft and tender,
And scarlet columbines so BRIGHT
know you'll ali remember.
And how the rocks came crashing down
Through trees, and brier, and bramble.
While Hite and Link laughed loud and long
To hear us scream and scramble.
Soon tired and hungry, all agree
To eat our lunch together;
SO sat we down on messy rocks.
With Freed. and Len, her brother.
Our merry laughter DER the hills,
With gladstone sound. with ringing;
And so the day sped fast away,
With gay and happy singing.
The sun sank low behind the hills,
The shades OF night were falling;
Far in the woods, a lonely bird
is tardy mate was calling.
Then gathering up our blossoms bright,
The steep hills now descending
Ger fence and wall. through bush and bricr,
Our homeward way now vending.
Aud as we reached the country road.
The day and night were blending;
And from our baskets, woodland flowers
Their sweet perfume were sending.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30
SCIENTIFIC PRIZES.
HANSIE II. CHAPMAN.

Mr.. Fl. II. Warner, of Rochester, \.
Y, has made the following offer to all
discoveries Of comets or meteors during
the present wear:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-22

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-22
THE WATERBURY, WATCH.

W. have taken special plns 10 ascertain the
eyac' facts IN regard IN tins somewhat famous
watch ami we are satisfied that far from being a
hr't We "cre dislFusiful, Is doubtless many oil onr
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TIE snRuaily low price oi 81 ". leading
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-22
DORSEY At BAY.

1t is net often that the inner workings of a
political campaign are barred to the public in
the manner in which ex-senator Dorsey
exposes the secrets of the Presidential can
vass of 1880 Everybody knows of course
that it costs great deal Of money to run a
campaign, the expenses, entirely legitimate,
OF hiring halls, paying speakers expenses,
engaging bands, etc, aggreGa,ing a large
sum. Everybody knows, too, that a good
deal OF work more or less dirty is performed
in the course of campaign. But these things
are kept as shady as possible, and are Elcu.
sinan secrets known fully and in detail only
to the inner brotherhood of political mana
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-22
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cos as ihouea employing agents. and at the same
time nave The satisfaction Of giving 0ur readers
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who reads thi3 article will give but few hours
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that he will secure ample rward. We find, on
the whole. that premiums are the most satisfactory
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the most likoly To increase orr list By purchasing
thpm n large quantities we g.t them at great
reduction, from the retail price AMI thus can give
those who work for us much greater value ior
her labor than If we paid them In cash.
| our lfsi premium is Il magnificent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-22
Or KALEIDOSCOPE.

''Out of tune and harsh" First elder at
the Kirk 'Skcllin' 'N--'Did We year Dougal
More snorn' in the Sermon Second elder
-"Prfcc'ly disgnccfu', He's Weakened
S a'"'-LoHdoa Punci.
Ore of the saddcst moments in life is
when man is looking through an old vest,
and thinks he has found ten cent piece,
which, when brought to light. turns ont Ia
be cough lozengc.
"Great MANI said the drummer of his
friend; why, he's genus. lie lived in a
house for two years and contrived to stave
off paying any rent. - Boston Post
The Wheeling Register assures US that
there is no valid reason why man should
not live hundred years" True enough. 1t is
the invalid reasons which reduce the average
longevity, courier.
Professor Zwcibecr is n rather dissipatei
old man, who gives lessons on the flute for a
living. Gilhooly, who feels kindly inter-
est in the old man, took him aside and said
to him Professor, If you were to quit
drinking, and keep sober, You would be en-
gagged to give lessons in some of the first
families of Austin, and make great deal of
money "Dot ish all humhug." said the
old man, Indignantly. Il give lessons so
can get drunk, and now you wants me TO
keep sober SO can give lessons. Dot ish all
humbug." 7tras Settings,
A rough critic once said of Modjeska
"She goes round like she was stranger in
town, Instead OF woman who owned it,"
This same observer of human natrlre-a ma
tive of Virginia City-went on TO remark:
TOO many irills spies a woman. You
don't see Modjeska putin on any frlls
And why? Cause she's lady from the
ground up. That's what's the matter Look
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-22

The Russian chapel in New York city,
which las been supported by the Russian
government for the last dozen years or 50, is
to be closed as are also similar chapcls at
different points in Europe. These chapels
were established at time when there was
a sentimental notion abroad that there might
be some sort of union betweeA the Greek
church and some portion Of the Protestant
communion On this side of the water the
scheme found its chief encouragement
among the Episcopalians, though at the
time the chapel was opchcd in New York
there was a general burst Of Russophilism in
this country. Father Bierrng, the pastor
of the New York chapel, says there arc only
about 100 persons of the Greek church in
New York, and that they are not settled resi-
dents, but come and 90 constantly. Per-
haps the project for uniting the Greek and
Anglican churches never had sufficient vital
ity to be called religious movement, but
such as it was it has utterly failed and the
disappearance of the only Greek chapel in
America will mark the end of what was to q
few jealous churcGmen very pleasing
dream.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-22
Steel Engraving Of Garfield

THIS is from The Henry Eli Publishing Company
OF Norwich. It represents I'VE months Of un-
Interrupted labor on the part of Dir, Samuel
Hollyer, the New York artist, who was directed to
spare neither time nor expense in producing the
fines; engraving possible. 1t is in line aud 'tlpplc
of art Is such picture as every patriotic family
muli he glad to have. Copies suitably framed
have been sent to Queen Victoria and MIR. Gla'-
stone, and the picture Is very warmly Endorsed by
ex- President Hayes. George William Curtis. John
g. Whittier. Presidents Hopkins, Sselry, Fdrchi'd
Chamberlain. and many others of the most eminent
men in the country. The engraving Is from Il
photograph taken in the Spring Of lsso and
represents the statesman III the prime Of his man
hood. The regular mire is - 80. bat We have
secured ii in very large quantities on such terms
tina, We are able to offer copy 10 each OLD sui.
sr1ber. WIN, on paying for his own paper full
year in advance sends ~ oSK nav SANE rim
$500.
II any OF our readers prefer HEY can have
either Of the following handsomely bound volumes
poems instead Of the picture, al the same terms:
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Campbal. Cowper, rrahos, colerlge, Dante,
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Pope. Proctor Religious Poems, Schiller, Herbert,
Had. lngcl1w Keats. kirkc White, Lucille, Milton
Spencer. Tennyson. Thompson, sTupper Words
worth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-22

gers. Bnt Mr.. Dorsey, driven 10 bay by
the vigorous attacks upon him, gives the pub
lie an exposure of political methods in the
shape of mass of correspondence from
President Garfield, Minister Morton and
others, copious extracts from which we print
elsewhere in this paper, and decidedly inter
esting reading we think our readers will find
1t.
AS we Just said, Dorsey is fairly driven to
bay By The newspaper exposures OF HE char-
acter and conduct and by the vigorous prose-
cution which he is undergoing in the star
route cases and his obvious and sole pur-
pose in giving this correspondence TO the
public is to shield himself behind the grave
of the Martyr President. In this attempt
there is a manifest failure of logic What
ever may have been President Gariield'sopin-
on of Dorsey however highly he may have
praised his political ability aud however
much he may have consulted him as to his
Cabinet and so on-a this has absolutely no
connection whatever with the question direct
| " at issue, which is simply, Is Mr. Dorsey
guilty or innocent of the grave charges on
which he is now on trial at Washington. AS
far ms Mr. Dorsey ishmself concerned therefore
the correspondence he has made public may
he summarily dismissed, for it neither rails,
nor lowers his character or the public cstima'
ton of it that the late President trusted and
respected him. Indeed, the publicity ic
gives it places him in worse light than ever
before, for he violates the sanc,ity of conf
dental communications he does gross in
Justice to one who is dead and can not an'
swer for himself-hc shows himself in tho
base light of one who to assist himself bttrdy:
another. Mr.. Doisey's little game will no,
work. He has SIMPLY heightened the con.
tempt with which the great mass Of the pub
lie have long regarded him.
SO much for Mr.. Dorsey. AS for Prcsi
dent Garfield, while we have no wish oil
desire to speak of the dead in other than
terms of culogy, we must confess that he
cuts no very heroic figure in this correspon
dcncc. Mr.. Dorsey, indeed, appcncd to tax,
different view. lie said to the reporter, il
response to question, "Oh, yes, lave let
,ors IN, ,he barrel su,I from Garfield and on,
comma, friends Int | can sp. TO use in
nu,,,;shi,r ,he, Their. il no,hiur in an,
ono of ,hcm which the writer or the receive
r.od h,ueh for They fell - vc,v st,n th,
forward, simple story, of which denial is al
imnossihlitv" This is the Dorsey Of it
Rr, la, the reader l,ol; at that passare WHERE
Gen Garfield sncaks Of the way the member
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-22

Senator Brown of Georgia is having del
tidcdy unusual experience, lie is trying
10 give away fifty thousand dollars and can't
succeed in doing it. He offered the sum
named to the STATE of Georgia as an addition
10 the endowment of the State university, as
II fund for the education of poor young men
to whom the income of the fund should be
sent Among the conditions of his gift were
that his sons should select the bcneiiciares
and have share in the control OF the uuivcr-
sity and the Legislature feared that it meant
the subsection of the university to the inilu-
ence OF the Brown family, and they were not
ready to sell out the States control for that
sum. SO the offer was declined. Senator
Brown says he will now make the same offer
to South Carolina, his native State and if it
is not wanted there lie will try some other
State, until he finds one which will accept his
fifty thousand dollars on his own terms,