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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04
BIG BEAR HUNT.
oXTo!D AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES IN
ARMS.
nRuIs cAusE3ArAS,c ma 400. HOUSE.

The Lewiston Journal tells us of an
exciting bear hunt in Oxford county
The bear was started by some woodsmen
near Webb's river, above Dixfeld village
about ten days ago. The news kindled
a spark in Dixfeld village that was fan
ned into a flame of excitement, and the
braves of the village sprang TO arms.
The enthusiasm grew till the whole town
abandoned its usual routine and devoted
itself 10 bear determination. They
brought out all the old muskets, shot
guns, fuses and even pistols, that there
were in the village. Men, children and
women were talking of nothing but bear
and ammunition. Business was practi-
tally suspended-except the powder and
shot uaio. The large crowd Of hunters
got on the bears trail. They pursued
him for several days ov0r large part OF
Dixfeld, and across the towns of Mexico
into Byron. The hunters received nu-
merous accessionS Of men and ammunl-
ton from these towns, and the bear had
considerable business on his paws. The
chase was continued for week, " thou'
interruption. The bears tracks were nu.
merous. The hunters surrounded him IN
th;ckets two or three times, and were
confden, of accomplishing their murder !;
but the bear when driven at bay, rushed
out with such ferocity that the line OF
hunters weakened and broke in each
case. and the lear escaped.
One of the leaders in the chase is a
man named Babb, who has been in con.
slant pursuit for seven days, trayellin-
hundreds Of miles Mr.. Babb became
so lame that he had to rest for two days
Postmaster Stanley, Fish Commissioner
Stanley. and several other prominent cit
izens have joined in the hunt, and the
excitement is spreading through Oxford
and Franklin counties. Some OF the
party are armed with fish horns, which
they blow at intervals, TO start BIuin IN
to sight. The bear Is reported to be
very lnrge-a regular "old ranger with
a paw as large as number II gentle
mans boot. On one Of the mountains
in that vicinity, one of the Oxford hunt
ers, 60, within twenty feet OF the bear,
neryously took aim and fired. The ball
passed harmlessly over the bears body
and the bear disappeared. Tie man
disappeared as soon as possible after
pulling the trigger.
From By the bear was chased back
to Dixfeld. |, was supposed he had a
den in that vicinity and every effort was
made to drive him to his hole, where he
might be more easily murdered. The
bear refused 10 do anything of the sort
and led his would. be slayers a long Jaunt
over the hills and mountains. Tuesday
he was driven through the village OF Ber-
rvs Mills, in Carthage, a crowd OF armed
men and boys on his trail, setting Berry :
Mills in an uproar. The bear ran
through a grist mill and into sch1 o.
house at tina, place, causing a great pan
&c, and would speedy have had the whole
town TO himself had the hunting party
not been in immediate pursuit. He took
TO Spruce Mountain near the Weld and
Carthage line, where he spent Tuesday
night. The hunters are determined to
capture him. J. q. Rich, the veteran
bear hunter, is in great demand.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

Let us look right at home and see
how many of our trades or occupations
are either wholly OF partially excluded
from the benefits of protection. Our re-
tail traders are not benefited. Neither
are our house or ship carpenters, nor our
painters, nor our carriage makers, nor
our boot and shoe manufacturers, nor
our blacksmi,hs, nor our farmers TO any
great extent.-ProgreSsice Age.
1t is marvellous that newspaper will
place such piece of nonsense as the
above before It's readers. They know it
is false ard absurd. Look at Lewiston.
Protection mas made il what it is, busy,
thriving, growing city. Strike down Its
cotton mills, and down 60 lis retail
stores for want of customers and its
house carpenters and painters, Its boot
and shoe manufacturers and blacksmiths
would have TO tramp to some other place
for employment or starve. What mar
ket Lewiston also furnishes to the farm
ers around il. They know the value to
them of home market. Wherever man.
ufacturing industries start up and thrive,
there traders, mechanics, laboring men,
and farmers in the vicinity thrive also
and i, is the encouragement and aid that
the protective tariff furnishes TO such
manufacturing industries which enables
them to Start and grow until they can
establish themselves on a living basis
keHRebec journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04
from the Sunday Chronicle.
A "REMINISCENCES OF 1861.

In the winter of 1861, when one South.
ern State after another was passing reso.
lltious Of secession, the Atlanta ga.
Republican stated that a Revolutionary
soldier WAS i'm railroad car In which
many Of the members OF disunion con-
vention, just held at Kingston, were re-
turning home. He was very old, OF course,
and his sight was so dim and his other
faculties so much impaired that he was
unable at once To comprehend what was
going on. To his earnest inquiry he was
told that they were trying To get the peo-
pie to secede from and destroy the Union.
Whereupon he dropped his withered face
and seemed TO be Ia deep distress for one
or two minutes then he raised bis bead
great tears coursing down his checks
and with a faltering voice cried: "Oh
don't let them do that until am dead ~
Hence comes
TIE OLD SOLDIERS PRAYER.
POUNDED on FACT.
BY the wayside sat poor old man
lie was coarsely and meanly clad;
lie had iourneycd far without food or rest.
And was weary. and fnint, and sad.
And his brow II was wrinkled DER;
lie bowed meath the weight OF many years,
For he counted four score and more.
\ rough. wrought sinfi In each hand he bore,
As support for his tottering frame.
And | saw. ere he seated himself TO rest,
lie was crippled and very lame.
"My aged ficnd,w hat hath brought you hcre?'
approached him and kindly said:
Would you visit the tomb OF Washington
The tomb of the mighty dead"
= oh. no have come long, long way"
lie answered. with trembling voice;
d" To counsel the living In yondcr House.
And him OF the peoples choice.
" DO you see that building with lofly dome'"
lie pointed with earnest air;
=" They tell me Il Is the Capitol,
And would that now were there.
- My days are short. and haste TO see
The men who assemble there,
I've fought and bled In my countrys causc
And theyll surely grant my prayer.
" strange talk I've heard In my native state.
Where sumter and Marion dwelt;
Oh the pain it hath brought 10 my aching
heart
Nonc have ever so picrcingly felt"
lie paused, and his wiihcrcd face grew pale,
And the tears courSci down hi, cheek,
lie choked. but the fearful word knew
lie tried. but In vain. 10 speak.
I gricvcd not his troubled heart 10 soothc.
Eu, pIsCNioN dwelling on
Oh. do not let it bc done" hc cried.
Until ana dead and gone"
HoRAIIo kIND,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04
| HAD FAITH.

About six months ago | was advised TO
consult Mrs. Hall, the great Spirituallst
doctor. To see If she could cure me OF the
Scrofula from which have suffered frcm
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
a miracle. begged Of her to tell me what
the medicine was made OF, bat she said
she could not do so. finally she told me
the medicine was Sulphur Bitters and that
she never knew 1t to fail in all such cases
as mine.-.NrS Clara hnOtrlt0n.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

MONEY FOR RAINY DAY." For six
years my daughter was sick from kidney
and other disorders. We had used up our
savings on doctors, when our dominic all
vised us 10 try Parker's Ginger Tonic.
Four bottles effected cure. and a. a dol
lars worth has kept our family well over a
year, We have been able 10 lay by money
again for rainy day. Poor Mans
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

A very old lady on her deathbed
in the penitential mood, said: II have
been a great sinner more than eighty
years and didn't know it." An old col
ored woman, who had lived with her a
long time, exclaimed, claws, | knowed
it all the time"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04
WORTHLESS BONDS.
TWO PORTLAND sHARPERs OPERATIN

TWO PORTLAND sHARPERs OPERATING.
A gentleman who arrived in this city
yesterday, from North Waterford, says
tha. community is vely much exercised
over two sharpers who have been opera
ting in that vicinity. These two men
possessed good address. and claimed to
hail from Portland. They said they
were buying horses to ship west, and Of
fered in payment $50 bonds on some
Tennesse institution. secured by real es-
tate, and bearing handsome rate of in
terest. Several parties refused TO sell
unless for cash, but others accepted the
bonds, and the result was they secured
four very nice animals, paying therefor
$500 in these bonds. The bonds were
shown to parties familiar with such Sc
cutities, who pronounced them worthless,
and yesterday thorough search was be-
ing made for the swindlers.-PreSs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04
AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS IN 1882

The American Newspaper Directory,
which will be issued next month by Geo
=. Rowell Il Co. of New York, will con-
tain the names Of l0,6ll periodicals in
the United States and Territories, which
is a gain of 344 in the year just passed
The number of daily papers has increased
in somewhat larger proportion. and Is
row represented By total of 900 agains,
92l in 1881. The largest increase has
been in New York-l0 dailies. % of all
sorts. Illinois and Missouri show a per-
centage of gain which is even greater
while Colorado leads all others in the
percentage of increase, both of daily and
weekly issues. California, Nebraska
Nevada. Oregon, South Carolina, Ten.
nessee, Vermont and West Virginia have
fallen behind 1881 in the total number
Of periodicals issued. In Georgia, Maine
and MASSACHUSETTS, the suspensions have
exactly counterbalanced the new ven
lures. In every State rot mentioned
above, and in the Territories, there ha:
been an increase.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

The court, austerely Prisoner. how
did you have the sudacity 10 break into
this mans house at midnight aud rob hin:'
Prisoner lpiteously) But your Honor,
last time | was before you, you wanted TO
know how could have the audaclty 10
rob 4 man on the highway at high noon.
When do you want me to get In my work =
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

-Alphonse Karr said: "iou can
prove nothing to women. They believe
only with their hearts or their imagina-
tions." Alphonse had evidently been
trying to make his wife believe that the
billiard chalk on his coat was white-wash
from the Office wall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

At the regular meeting Of the Aroostook
Bar Association, held on Friday, March
10th, 1882, the following resolutions were
reported by the committee heretofore ap-
pointed and the same were by vote unani-
mously adopted;
Resolved, That we, the members OF the
Aroostook Bar, hereby express our confidence
in the ability, integrity and impartiailty Oh
Hon Artemas Libbey exhibited in his career
a. Judge OF the supr eme Judicial Court oil this
state, and our admiration OF the eminently
happy manner In which he has presided at the
many terms OF Court that he has held IN this
| county. II,
| Resolved, That we earnestly desire ms re
appointment TO that Office, and that he long
continue In the discharge OF the duties OF the
position, which he has so well and satisfacto'
rily filed.
And it was ordered, that the Bar Secre-
tary be instructed to present copy OF res
| loutions a vote to Judge Libbey, and pre-
pare copies for publication in the local
papers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

A Brookline c lergyman informs US,
upon what appears good authority, that
nine-tenths of the redeemed in Heaven
will be women. After this announce.
ment the man who wouldn't set his face
Heavenward isn't the man we take him
for,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

There are thirty different flre-escapes to
select from, but as none OF the inventors
ever make trial from afifth-story window
with sheet of flame behind them, the or
binary man is suspicious about investing
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

A grocer Of our acquaintance says
he never herad his customers accuse him
of giving short weight in his goods, and
he never accuses them Of giving him
hort wait for his bills.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

always keep your medicines In stock.
Dowus's Elixir Is selling better than any
Cough Medicine have, and with good re
suits. c. vi. SMITH, Druggist,
Clarkston, Mich.
DR. Baxter's Mandrake Bitters give the
best satisfaction OF any medicine | sell.
They have advertised themselves, and ]
warrant every bottle. y. DEKRIEF,
Druggist, iceland, Mich.
Henry & Johnson's Arnica and Oil lin-
iment for external use Is equally good.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04
FOUND AT LAST.

What every one should have, and never
be without, is THOMAS ELECTRIC OIL. II
is thorough and safe in its effects, produc-
ing the most wondrous cures OF rheumat-
ism, neuralgia, burns, bruises, and wounds
of every kind.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

Debilitated persons, and sufferers from
wasting diseases such as consumption,
sc:ofuls, kidney affections, will be greatly
benefited by using Browns Iron Btters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

IT is perfect luxury to have row of
beautiful, spotless teeth PoSD's EXTRACT
DENTiFRICR thoroughly cleanses the teeth
without in any way hurting or iniuring
them, as so many other dentifrices do. 1t
strengthens tender gums, stops all bleed
ing, and is very pleasant and agreeable 10
the taste. You cannot do better than try
bottle OF it. II you once use ii you will
never do without IL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

A Minnesota preacher tainted away after
marrying couple and had to be worked
over two hours before he was restored to
consciousness. III it acts that way on the
preacher Just think OF the poor BRIDE
groom,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

WIsTAR's BlLsAM OF WILD CHERRY
cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whoop
ing Cough, Group, Influenza, Consumption
aud all diseases of the Throat, Lungs and
Chest. 30 cents and 81 q bottle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

Golden Medical Discovery words
registered az trademark cures all hum
ors from the pimple or eruption TO great
virulent eating ulcers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

What is that II you name 1t you break
It?
Silence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

pistol ball fred at 4 Georgia darkey
struck the side of his head. glanced OFF aud
went half way through two inch scant-
ling, and he has applied to the grand jury
to punish the shooter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

Chicago man was arrested for think
ing while in church that he was at the
theatre; but the Judge let him go, as he
said there was so little difference between
the two in Chicago that the mistake WAS
natural
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04
Bronze colors are decidedly in favor.

The medical profession universally and
heartily approve Of Wheat Bitters a. 4
blood, brain, and nerve food. 1t Is unriv-
allied
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

A Spanish proverb has IL that Man is
the child of his own deeds" The Ameri-
can version should be that 81 Man is often
the slave of his own mortgages"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

THE DISTINGUISHING CHARM.-A delight
ful fragrasce OF freshly gathered flowers
and spices is the distinguishing charm OF
Floreston Cologne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

If YOU throw a man out of the W in
dow, what does he first fall against
His inclination.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

What Is the difference between bird
with one wing and one with two?
Difference OF pinion (opnion).
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

Why is conscience like an omnibus
strap:
Ii is an inner check on the outer man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

A Dublin newspaper contained the fol-
lowing: ~ hereby warn all persons from
trusting my wife, Ellen Flanagan, on my
account, as am not married to her"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

Why is love like canal-boat: II IS an
Internal transport.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

The most stylish fans are OF medium
size
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04
The new red is carnation color.

FLIES 6 McsoUITogs .--l5c. box Trough
on Rats" keeps house free from flies, bed
bugs, reaches, rats, mice, &c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

is1y n. -il al psIsons harbofirg or trust.
u u O., -,.....li .i ny Il a-rsY or any other per-
'g- s-,.r,-i-ts a. shaa pay no ceJts o.
x ,i',r his date.
'T'r'. Fylrr ,-., JACOB A. LIBBY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

When couple make up their minds
to get married it may be called tie
vote.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04
HOODS
SARSAPARILLA

Has decided" claims upon the public. This
is positively proven by Tie immense good IL
has done 10 those who have been cured of
diseases from which they have suffered III
tensely for years, rs verified by the publish
ed testimonials, every one OF which Is pos
Tive fact.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

CHELSEA, VI. Feb. u. 1879.
MFssRs. c. ]. HOOD * Co, Lowell. Mass;
The 9th day OF last June was taken sick
with a swelling Oh my right foot. and with an
awful pain. Tie swelling went all over me-.
Ny face was swelled so that could With dill
iculty see Out Of my eyes. and ! broke OUT
over the whole surface OF my body; my rigLL
foot up 10 my knee was one raw, Itching
mass, and my ankle and foot NJ lame aud
sore | could not step on ~, anQ II would nm
so as 10 wet bandage through In al hClr.
In this condition Mr.. W. r. Hood iOi the firm
of A. T. Hood X son, druggists, OF this town,
handed me a bottle of iiooD's SkRsArARIL-
IA, and told me 10 lake I. ] did ~. aud by
the time had taken one bottle found that
N was doing me good. ] have since taken
five bottles more. After ] had taken three
bottles my soreness began To- leave me. aud
have been growing better eNciy day, 80
that to-day can walk without going iahIe
] have no soreness In my ankle ana u I..,
healed all up. and does not run ~ All IoMc
my recovery To your SaTSlpaTllla. iwtiic
this To let you know that think u deserves
the confidence OF the public. especially 1h"se
who are troubled with humors. -
Yours most truly,
JOSIAH PITKtN.
P.S. Every person that saw me said that
never would get over my lameness without
having a running sore on my ankle; but
thank God have. J.f.
Noother Sarsaparilla has such sharpening
effect upon the appetite. No other prepa-
ration tones and strengthens the digestive
organs like HOOPS sARsAPARILLA.
Price one dollar, OF six bottles for i've dol
lars. Prepared only by {. j. HOOD CO..
Apothec3ries, lowell, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04

From the Aroostook Pioneer.
RESOLUTIONS BY THE AROOSTOOh
BAR ASSOCIATION IN FAVOR OF
THE RE-APP0INTMENT OF JUDGE
LIBBEY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-04
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p,+es Of Advertising,
ttr,r NOTICES.

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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-10-01

be possible, but to the fashionable intellect
these concentrations will be not only pos
sible, but ''sweet." Equally sweet will be
cocks heads, gEstening in a native fury
and as finish to cocks plumage. But
birds plumage of all kinds will be extrav-
agantly employed and just now a favorite
idea is to patch together different kinds of
feathers. Then there are buckles, clasps,
crescents and know not what, composed
of ovidescent feathers flashing all lights.
Occasionally butterfly is of such size as
to serve asichief ornamentation upon a cap
ote, taking the place of the quandam
bunch of flowers, for flowers in general
hide diminished heads, being superseded
by birds and feathers. Yet the few imported
are very large and chiefly of velvet. The
bonnet viii be made of velvet when it
docs not come ready made of felt; plush,
satin or heavily repped or velvet ribbonbe-
ing used in trimming. In this way Of
trimming, furthermore, do not let us for
get the little birds. Poor little birds, gath
cred in groups and made to do duty in
place Of q single large one. But long
suffering public is rising up against the
wearing of broad brimmed hats at thea
tiers. A threat is made that they will be
consigned to back seats, and it were we'll,
therefore, to depend for such occasions on
little capote of flowers. That will be
genuinely sweet. As to ostrich plumes,
you cannot dethrone them. They will be
worn, and on the large brimmed straws
with velvet crowns so 1avishly that sufi-
cient concealment is brought about to war
rant their being worn all winter.
ROsALIND MAY.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-10-01

age of seventy-thfes however, he is seem
ingly as full of vigor, ambition and intense
patriotism as when he gave to the world
his translation of Eschylus and Ballads
Of Ancient Greece" go that his career In
literature may yet by no means be deemed
at an end, and his clear, fine features, keen
eyes, white locks and failing gray
plaid may long be familiar sights in Edin-
burgh and London society.
The Catholic Review says: O'Connell,
honest, loyal Catholic, and true Irishman,
will always be the ideal leader of the Irish
people. It is not wonderful, therefore,
that the proposition to raise monumental
church in his honor at Cahirciveen. Kerry,
his birthplace, has been we'll received by
all classes and ranks of Catholic Irish
men. The latest mail brings published
letter, in which the Cardinal Archbishop of
Dublin sums up many of the reasons why
this great work should commend itself to
all who have O'Connelrs principles at
heart, and these, we believe, are all thought
full Irishmen, and, for that matter, the ma
jority of the Irish people, who are deter
AAAAAOO W WILL 0u0lT AUcrty 6UU jill yqWdyS
leading up to it, by such steps as that sage
leader and true Christian would have ap-
proved.
"Iren@us'' whose letters are gems set in
the New York Observer, recently visited the
island of Nantucket. Of helpless inva-
lid woman there whom he visited, he writes:
''She had fall and injured her spine, and
paralysis of her left side ensued. I found
her lying in bed as she had been, for twen-
ty-eight years! In all that time she had
never been able to sit up or be moved.
Excruciating pain has been her portion,
and often she has been on the rack for long
hours. She was cheerful, patient, resigned,
anxious to be restored, if it were the will
of God, submissive, if otherwise; she was
lying in his hands as an infant on its moth
er's knees. Able to use one hand only, she
manages to sew and even to do fancy work,
by which she earns little something to-
ward the great expenses of such life as
hers.''