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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01
THE DUTY ON HAY.

The existing protective tariff protects
the farmers OF Maine against the competi-
ton of Canadian farm products where Ia
Dor is cheaper than here by imposing 4
duty of from 10 ljcts. per 10. on wool,
20 per. cent on timber, CT. per 10. on
beef and pork, cts. per To- on cheese and
butter, 10 cts per bushel on oats, ljcts.
per bushel on rye and barley, 10 cts. per-
bushel on potatoes, 10 per cent. on vegeta-
bles. and 20 per cent on hay. The L. 5.
Circuit Court for the northern district OF
New York, recently discovered that hay
was an manufactured article, and under
the technical language OF The law liable TO
only 10 per cent. duty, thus cutting down
the duty on imported Canadian hay from
abou; So 90 to sl.O0 per ton.
This sudden reduction OF duty by ju-
dicial decision would practically reduce
the price of Maine hay one dollar per ton,
and subject Maine farmers to that loss on
every ton of hay they have for sale, as the
price OF hay here is determined by the
price in New York, Boston &C., where our
surplus crop goes, and where 1t must meet
Canadian hay shipped by vessel. To rem
edy the effect OF the decision OF the L. >.
Circuit Court, Representative Dingley Of
this District introduced q bill TO adjust
the duty on hay at 20 per cent, the rate
intended by the tariff, and the rate imposed
from lS6s TO within a month or two. Mr..
Dingley presented to the Ways and Means
committee the necessity of the bill, and
the committee voted, to 4, to favorably
report. Every Republican member, voted
for the bill, and every Democratic member
against it. As 1t will require two.thirds
vote to get the bill through the House at
this session the opposition of the Demo-
Gratis 10 Mr.. Dingley's bill TO adjust the
duty on hay will probably make it impos-
sible 10 pass the bill at this session, al
though it will uuquestionably be passed
when majority can reach 1t next session.
But the Democratic opposition will have
the effect of depriving the farmers OF
Maine of at least sl.00 per ton on their
hay crop of this season probably nearly
s509, 0O0,) by allowing Canadians to send
their hay here on the payment Of a dollar
per ton less duty than has been imposed
for Il years. We submit that after this
exhibition Of Democratic policy in Con-
gress, the fusionists may as well withdraw
their claim that they ere friends Of the
farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

DURING the hot days OF the past week,
We have wept with our Democratic ex-
changes over the hard lot of those poor,
underpaid government clerks and employ
ees, who have been asked, with the knife
at their throats, to contribute to the Re-
publican campaign fund. The case is made
worse by contrast. Two years ago these
employees were seated in palatial Offices,
the blinds drawn down, while with linen
busters on their back, they quafled the iced
lemonade--or the other thing-and en-
joyed themselves in keeping cool, and with
the prospect of near approaching pay
day. Vow they are obliged to toll for a
living, their pay has Seen so reduced as to
scarcely afford them living and their half
starved families are to be further subject
to deprivation by an assessment upon$heir
meagre pittance allowed them by the gov
eminent. The remedy is to give the Dem
ocrats control of the government. All sal
aries will be Immediately increased twenty
per cent, and the Democratic campaign
assessment will be but ten per cent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01
LEWISTON is filled with the cry .lost

LEWISTON is filed with the cry ''lost
boy" The people were last looking for
= young man named "Winslow." He went
to Maranocook to sell whips, &C., and
from there to Boston after . stock OF
goods. He returned home In week, but
the whole State was in an uproar over his
disappearance, and the cry OF distress that
went up from Lewiston. Early In the
month, Lewiston was excited over the
loss OF Paris boy who went to see Jumbo,
but who turned up o. X. in a few days.
The city should be walled and q passport
be given to each departing guest, or else
the people should not be so easily fright
enened at the disappearance OF citizens
who take a few days vacation with.
out informing the authorities where they
have gone and for what purpose.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01
GRAND EXCURSION.

Mt. Mica Lodge, No. II, /. o. o. F., Of
South Paris, will celebrate their eighth an
niversary by grand excursion to Portland
and the Islands, Friday, Aug. 4th, 1882.
Tickets from West Paris, South Paris and
Norway at sl.25 for the round trip.
A general invitation Is extended to ev'
erybody.
The excursion will go on the regular
morning train that leaves So. Paris at G ;S5
and returning leaves Portland at 10.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

WHICH SHALL LIyEP-Almost single
handed and alone Them Steers Is nghtins
the fusion viper. While very few OF the
Greenback papers advocate fusion, the
larger number hold their peace and when
the trades are made fall in. One thing Is
certain fusion or the Greenback party must
die. Every man who advocates fusion
with either OF the old parties is making his
bed in that party and must lie there. The
fusion movement must stop or the Green
back party will pass away and new party
that has got back bone and devotion to
principles will take its place. We are
not fighting this battle for Maine alone
but for every State and ask the aid OF ev-
ery true and tried Greeubacker from Maine
to Texas.-S0lOn Chase.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

THE weather and other things conspired
to make the first political meeting OF the
campaign failure. grand mass meet
ing was called Monday evening at Port
land. Gov. Plaisted, Ladd, Thing and
other distinguished fusion!sts were TO
speak. When the hour of meeting arrived,
Gov. Plaisted was sick at his hotel and
could not speak. There was small crowd
in attendance, and the whole thing proved
izzle. The fusionists will find II hard
work to enthuse their forces this year, on
the combined ticket and straddle plat
form.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

APFLEs OF SooOM.-The story OF Mrs.
Lincoln writing, when young girl, let
ter in which she expressed determination
to become the wife Of President, Is con-
frmed by the production of the document,
now in the possession Of General Preston
Of Lexington, Ky. 1t was addressed to q
daughte. of Governor Wickllffe, and con-
tanned playful description Of young Lin
coin, to whom she was betrothed. She
said: "But mean to make him President
of the United States all the same. You
will see that, as always told you, I will
vet be the Presidents wife,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01
TEMPERANCE CAMPMEETING SEBA



There is every indication that the camp
meeting at Sebago Lake will call an unus'
nal large number together this season. II
occurs on Saturday and Sunday next. An
interesting feature for "children's day, u
Saturday will be the exhibition drill OF
a toy military "Deering Zouaves." They
are under the command Of Capt. Spill
er lad nine years old, the average age OF
the company. The exercises Of Saturday
will be interesting and instructive. Sun
day will give the public the desired oppor-
tunity to hear Hon. VIM. P. Frye, Hon.
Nelson Dingley jr., and the remarkable
orator, Mrs. Mclaughlin, State lecturer
for the w. C. T. U. Of Mass. Gen. Dow,
ex-Gov. Perham and other speakers will
be present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

Mr.. George William Curtis contradicts
the silly report that he sent contribution
to the Hubbell campaign fund.-Portland
Advertiser.
Why "silly report?" Mr.. Curtis gave
his check for 500 on account of the cam
paign fund in 1880, why should he not con-
tribute again in 80?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

BASE BALL.-rhe Bridgton and Norway
Clubs played a pleasantly though warmly
contested game on the Oxford County Fair
Grounds, last Saturday p. VI. The former
came off victors, by a score Of II to IA. A
large gathering Of spectators were in at,
tendance. Mr.. Stone made a good umpire.
The Kimball silver ball was the prize played
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

CONGRESSMAN Ladd said In his Portland
speech, Monday night, that the Republicans
proposed to buy the State, In September.
There again, we have the fusion battle cry :;
Fraud!" This is the accepted call, In
order to draw attention from fusion frauds
OF 1879 and 1880. Money poured into the
State, Saturday before election, secured to
Plaisted his seat. That style OF fraud will
be prevented this year; and no resorting
to miscount Of the votes will be permit
ted. We do not forget the Garcelon Fraud,
endorsed by Plsisted, nor the improper use
OF money by the fusionIsts at the last
State election. The cry 'stop thief" will
not work, this year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01
Newspaper Decisions.

!. ANY person who takes a paper regularly
rem tie offcC-Whether directed 10 his name or
anothCr's. or whether he has subscribed or not
4 responsible for the payment.
= IL person orders his paper discontinued
he must pay ali srrearages, or the publisher may
continue 10 send It until payment 10 made, and
collect the whole amount. whether the paper Is
taken from the offce or not.
8. The Courts have decided that refusing to take
newspapers and periodicals nom the post once,
or removing and leaving them uncalled for, Is
WILMA 6aele evidence of fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

REPUBLICAN CAUCUs.-The Republicans
OF the town OF Paris are hereby notified to
meet at the Town House, Paris Hill, on
Thursday, Aug. Srd, 1882, at O'Clock Pm
to choose eight delegates to attend the
Representative Convention, to be held at
West Paris, August Sth, 1882, at O'Clock
PM, TO decide which town in this Repre-
sentative District shall nominate q candi-
date for Representative.
PER ORDER or Town Con-.
PnriS .IniH %. 1852.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

AHKAD.-The census for 1880 places Ok.
ford County at the head Of corn-growing
counties in Maine. We lead York, which
comes next, by three hundred and hfty
acres. Aroostook, the last in point OF
acreage, reports but 80 acres.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

A. L. MILLErr & Co., Jobbers and Re-
tailers of Foreign and Domestic Groceries,
advertise their business with US, this week.
This sound firm Is located at Nos. jSl &
5S3 Congress Street, Portland, Maine.
Many Oxford County traders purchase their
goods at Portland, and TO them We espec-
tally commend this enterprising firm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

VIZ have received circular announcing
the establishment Of the First National
Bank Of Houlton, Maine" Among the
Directors, and Secretary OF the Board is
J. Frank Holland, formerly of Paris. Cap
ital OF the Bank is $50, 100000. Date OF or
ganization Dec. 10, 1881. viii be open
for business August lst.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

From ten to twenty millions unconstitu'
tionally voted for rivers and harbors and
dishonesty expended is the story Of our
Republican Congress year after year.-N.
y. Sun.
Whenever there is any such scheme be-
fore Congress every Democrat votes for 1t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

WHERE ARE THE DEMocRATs?-Are there
two or three parties in this State? Our
fusion friends assume there are but two
parties. II the fusion party Is the Green
back party, where Is the Democratic
party?-iSolon Chase.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01
ASHAMED OF THEIR RECORD.
Lewiston Journal

The fact that the fusion organs are at.
tempting to deny that Governor Plaisted
In any way countenanced the State steal,
Is significant indication OF their retreat
from an old po sitlon OF defence into one oil
apology. Indeed, rising to explain always
has been the chief business OF the Demo
cratic party, and thus 1t employs In apollo
gy, the force which q progressive party
consumes In serving the country. Tween
ty-hve years ago the Democratic party
championed slavery, but to-day this party
contents itself with tissue ballots, and has
but slight or apologize recollections OF its
pro-slavery record.
Until within a few days we had supposed
that Gov. Plaisted and his friends were
proud OF that legitimate child of theirs, the
State Steal, but of late the fusion organs,
slightly nauseated over their own record,
have undertaken TO claim that whatever
connection certain Democrats and Fusion
lists may have had with the State Steal,
Gov. Plaisted In no way countenanced II.
Yet Governor Plaisted was one of The sign
ers OF despatch encouraging the THEFT,
read at a Fusion meeting held In Augusta
December 90, 1879. At that date the Gov
ernor and Council had completed their
crime. falsiied the count and certiii"'."d
as elected to the Maine Legislature, 81 men
who were VIGOROUSLY not elected. thus re-
versing the popular verdict. Yet in the
face OF these well known facts Gov. Pals
ted signed the following dispatch, Tor
warded at the moment OF consummatlng
the steal to brace up the infamy. The
following Is a copy OF the dispatch In
question:
BANGOR, December 23rd.
1--WE the undersigned, citizens OF Ban.
gor, believe that the Governor and Council
OF this State In the inspection OF the re-
turns and tabulation OF the same which
have lust been completed, have acted In
compliance with the constitution and the
laws, and We will sustain them, the con
stituted authorities OF this State, to any
extent and all hazards.
Signed G. l.. Boynton, A. Sanhorn, X. ).
Prescott, II. NJ. Plaisted, Joseph B. Bass
and many others"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

Town CLERKS and other officials should
be very careful about the preliminary &C
ton TO be taken before town meeting day,
and also IN regard TO election returns TO
be made after election. Study the laws
carefully and be sure you comply with ev-
cry provision in detail. The last Demo
cratic administration took advantage OF
technical defects, to change the result OF
our election. We must be careful that no
such preteJt Is offered for similar action
this year. The only way to avoid the pos
sibility OF difficulty is TO comply fully with
the laws.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01
ELECTION MONDAY. Sept. II,
Republican Nominations.
FOR GOVERNOR.
Frederick Robbie,
CF GORHAM
Of GoRHAM

FOR REPRESENTATIVES, TO CONGRESS.
THOMAS b. REED. of Portland.
NELSON DINGLEY., Jr, of Lewiston.
CHARLES A. BOUTELLE, of Bangor,
SETH l.. MILLIKEN, of Belfast.
COUNTY TICKET.
For senators.
ECKLEY T. STEARNS of Lowell.
JAMES W. CLARK of AndOyer.
For sheriff.
JORDAN STACY OF Porter.
For County Attorney,
JAMES :. WRIGHT Of Paris.
For Clerk Of Courts,
ALBERT :. AUSTIN of DiXfield.
FOR Commissioners,
FRANK y. BRADLEY OF Fryeburg,
GEORGE r. HAMMOND OF Paris.
FOR Register OF Deeds.
EASTERN DISTRICT
JOHN r. STANLEY of Paris,
.wySTERN DISTRICT
SEYMOUR c. HOBBS of Fryeburg.
For Treasurer.
JARVIS c. MARBLE Of Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

W. p. SHArTUCK, NJ. D., proprietor oil
Maine Hygienic Institute at Waterford,
called at this Office last week. The DIR.
says his rooms are filed with patients,
many Of them being severe cases brought
on beds to Waterford. Many who have
heretofore come to his establishment In
like condition, have walked away rejoicing
in restored health. We trust that will be
the case with all his present patients. His
position is responsible and arduous one ;
however, he does not pine away under it,
but keeps up cheerful spirit which doeth
good like medicine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

TEMPERATURES LAST WEEK AT A. NJ
Sunday, go >, clear; Monday, 700 clear
Tuesday, 100, clear; Wednesday, 100,
clear; Thursday, 100, cloudy; Friday
6S > clear; Saturday, 6G , foggy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

The new physician at South Paris is DIR.
L. A. Staples, not s. A., as we have erro'
neOusly printed it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

the music and liNr,tlo by L,pi. y =,
The Vide A~dke oppereltas her. hsou.
given have proved great success elo's
have been performed before large au1iaa aad
with much eclat, but We predict a a.es
popularity for "rhr Rebellion ~ n" 'e rls
sies" than for any previous ia, MIL. IN
eta. Only - 80 per ye.r. Il To, "per'
& Co, Publishers. a'Op
Il am now ready to lay duwn ,o,t
die" So said laboring man. ubo -, Sua'
years had toilei 10 support his f,nrr "ng
had become reduced in health H. and
says that Hops and Malt BI.tcrs hsy ~, nov ros
him new man. "ile
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01
Harper Mnn'f'g Co.

The following statement shows the stAio'Ds
the Compsny, Juoe 20, lss2. .atOl o.
Existing Capital STOCK, HtOJ
Amount pad In, .,,,n.
Amt invested real 10 estate and maehih' u OOl o.
cry, ,oa.
ON soo,ls 10 selliag agents h inis u" sCccm
exceeding .rovo 10 me,
Value Of property by assessors nn ~ es.
Gun berland, S.. July 81. 1892, - T,,ss., shf
Pers, aaily appeared ii >. oV I'm sui se IBID
is true sccorins 10 his best knowledge IN Teses
WM n. Gould, Justice ID TIE
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01
Know

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That Browns IRON BITTras
will cure the worst case
of dyspepsia.
Will insure a hearty appetite
and increased digestion.
Cures general debility, and
gives a new lease Of life.
Dispels nervous depression
and low spirits.
Restores an exhaustednurs-
ing motherto full strength
and gives abundant sus-
tenance for her child.
Strengthens the musclesand
nerves, enrichcs the blood.
Overcomes weakness, wake
fulness, andlack ofenergy
Keeps off all chilIs, fcycrs.
and other malarial poison
viii infuse with new life
the weakest Invalid.
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For SIX year, have hser . t..,,
sufferer irUm Hood Disease. ...
pepsia. and Constipation 4nihe,.nc
so debili,ated that could n9t',tsln
anything on my stomach, N A.t.
life had almost become a tlr-sa.
Finally. when hope had alm.,g Del,
me. my husband s,c.rg rr.V..
hos BITTHEs acyrfil-rI % ,-
paper. induced me 90 give ia thai
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and have not ir.t sa seI u ..s
ye4n a. do Al re ptesentth-
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will have a better tome
effect upon any one who
needs bracing up, than
any medicine made.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

In Compliance with the statue.
Amount OF Stock actually paid ir, s'
Amount Of existing capital and sees - ii. =
on hand, SSf,t =
Debts due,
Capital invested In real estate and nA'u'' Zoo
upon u, >, Ind "
Capital invested In machinery, IA,
Last valuation OF the real estate. None m'SS, ,,I
Aggregate value OF The taxable properly a.
by Assessors. None made. -i.ea
Oxford, &C.. July 10, R2. 81 p'''"
sworn a. before me, pss,e.
EBENEZER BLAZo, Justice OF the r''.I.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-01

The August Vide A,edke Is notable for
some beautiful drawings Of girls with flow
ers; the exquisite frontispiece, accompany.
ing the exquisite poem Of "How the Lau-
rel went to Church." by Emily A. Brad
dock, "Pasture Lilies-a sumptuous
Sheaf," and "Canado Lilies on Stately
Stems. ALL three are drawn BY Miss
Humphrey, and two OF them illustrate in
company with other engravings Miss
Harris charming wild Flower Papers,
No. VI" Among the good short stories
Is true one Of old frontier life, In which
figures Simon Kenton, the famous Ken
lucky Backwoodsman; another, likewise
a true one, is by Mrs. louisa 7. Craign,
"The Floral Procession" story Of old
Boston, with Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis as
one of its characters. Both these stories
have full-page engravings. A long INSTALL
ment Is also given Of 1.-THE Trojan War"
full of fun worthy Of school-boys deep in
the classics. Edward Everett Hale de-
scribes his late visit to the English Parlia-
ment; and the comedy, "No Questions
Asked" moves on amusingly. An art ar
ticle In the right direction Is the one en-.
titled "John Angelo Visits the Water Col
or Exhibition" giving the young people
very clear idea OF the spectacle which
yearly interests thousands Of sightseers In
New-York City, and which Is discussed by
newspapers throughout the land. It has
thirty-one engfavings and fac stmile
sketches Of prominent pictures. The
Chautauqua Reading Course abounds Ia
good things; but the charm Of the number
to hosts Of young folks will be the spark
ling operetta, The Rebellion Of the Dali
sies," with its effective situations and cos
tuning and Its brilliant music. The six
capital Illustrations are by Reginald Birch,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-01-19
Heavy Failure.

CHICAGO, January 15.-Sidley, Dud-
ley 81 Company. wholesale grocers of
this city, made an assignment Satur-
day night TO Henry M. Humphrey.
Their business was established in lS44
and the firm has heidi an excellent
record. Their liabilities are placed at
$3.50, 900, and the firm claim to have
assets to fully cover this amount. Last
year the firm did a business of 81, ,250,-
600, considerable falling Off from the
previous year. The firm was formerly
known rs Sibley, Endicott Il Co. Mr..
EndicOtt was President of the Central
National Bank, which failed for $3.50,
600 four years ago. Subsequent to the
failure of the bank Mr.. EndicOtt went
out of business, and the new firm is
sued paper to the amount of $40, 900,
which, with accrued interest, now
amounts to upwards of $S0,OOO. En-
dicott has called upon the firm to make
good this paper, which, together with
the fact that their business last year
was unsatisfactory, has caused their
failure. The firm has no preferred
cradita
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-01-19
Madtcal Lie Nailed.

WAsHINGToN, January Ex-senator
Ransom of North Carolina. denies aud
denounces the published statement to
the effect that he sympati,ised with
the projected liberal movement in his
state for the overthrow of the DemOc7;
ricy, and that he contemplated casting
his political fortunes with such move
ment. He says the statement is an
entire fabrication, rs he never enter
tained such thought, much lsss gave
expression to it. He says the Denoc-
racy of North Carolina have no fear of
any coalition movement. and predicts
the continued success of his party in
that state. Southern Democratic SEN
ators say there is an organized scheme
in Washington to misrepresent them
as favoring the liberal or anti-DemO-
cratic movement in the South, with a
view to encouraging others to commit
themselves to that movement. They
point to the recent publications repre-
senting Coke, Butler, and Ransom, as
in sympathy with the liberal move
ment, as proof of their suspicion.
These publications are not accidental.
Some of them are very indignant, and
Ransom says he intends to find out
who is at the bottom of this plan to
misrepresent Southern Democrats.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-01-19

HENRY WARD BEECHER does not
hesitate to proclaim his advanced views
in regard to the future life. In re-
cent sermon he reiterated his disbelief
in eternal punishment in the following
explicit terms:
II believe in a future state of retri-
button, but I believe it is remedial.
What the end will he I do not know,
for can't see the beginning, but that
punishment will continue after it can
no longer do good, or that it will be
made everlasting, 1 do not believe.
God do SO to me, and more, if ever
preach that or countenance it in any
way whatever. For Gods own sake,
for the sake of everything that reason,
conscience, and bebevolence justifies,
L would clear Gods skirts of every
such aspersion. Punishment, SO long
as it continues to do good, then anni-
hiiation, if you believe it, but eternal
punishment, never"