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

Gen. y. NJ. Curtis IS on trial in New
York for having collected money OF gov
eminent clerks and other officials TO De
used for corrupt political purposes, while
in the employ OF the United States. This
prosecution was initiated and is being
pushed by the Civil Service Reform Asso-
ciatioh Of which George William Curtis is
q prominent member, but the testimony
given AZ the trial shows that while this
great civil service refOrIner WAS denounc-
ing these political assessments As black
mail, and condemsIng the use OF money in
carrying elections, he was hlling out his
check for one hundred dollars 10 be used
by the Republican campaign committee for
corrupt political purposes Mr.. Curtis
cannot plead ignorance in this matter. lie
knew the character OF the men who were
TO handle his money aud knew 20 what
purpose il would be put lie gave il TO
help Hustled and other step-ladder states
men into Office, and 20 aid Cornell TO con
summate the existing trade with Boss
Nelly. OF course Curtis has s perfect
right TO do as he pleases with his own
money. but be has no more right 20 make
hypocrite OF himself than have Hoar or
Dawes--ArgHS.
The use Of the word corrupt" by the
argus, in the above item, IS calculated
10 mislead. Gen. Curtis was not indicted
for collecting money 10 be used for cor
rup, purposes. He was indicted under
an absurd law which forb.ds the collect
ing Of money from L. ;. Office holders
for political purposes. As every man in
Maine, according to democratic doctrine,
has night to interpret the constitution
and laws, We are free to say we believe
this law unconstitutional, as it is absurd
The very fact that the argus cites-that
Mr.. Curtis contributed to the campaigr
fund. shows that he did not suppc.e the
money was to be cOrruPtlv used Ital-
50 shows the absurd 81 he law referred
To- as aeAA0- ,.l.dged by its champions.
w. are opposed to the corrupt use
Of money by political parties. The laws
against bribery cannot be made too Sc
we're, and every man engaged in such an
illegal transaction should be surely and
swiftly punished. But campaigns can
not be conducted without money. None
can doubt the propriety of sending speak
ers through the country, nor question the
value of documents and papers properly
distributed. Speakers expenses must be
paid. and documents and papers must De
printed and mailed. Who shall furnish
the money for these expenses We be-
heye that the men who hold the offices,
and who are thus directly interested IN
party success should pay the bills.
The Argus doubtless coneurs IN that
belief. At present most Of the I. 3
Offices are held by Republicans. The
campaign fund raised BY contribution:
from these officials, gives the Republicans
quite an advantage over their opponents
in a closely contested campaign. So the
Democrats unite with a few visionary Re-
publicans in an effort to cut of the sup
DIV from this source. If the party could
be crippled by such means, and the OPPo'
.i,ion obtain power, we should soon see
these absurd regulations removed oil
violated with IMMUNITY. See how the
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liberal to such parties. Being the termin-
Gus OF a railroad, business centers here
naturally.
We are glad to see our citizens are
waking up to the idea that our village
could be improved. Too much cannot DO
said In favor of the project. No one has
travelled our streets In the spring but has
sighed-at least to himself-for q plank
sidewalk. In this respect we hope soon
to be accommodated, as arrangements are
being made to have them built Shade
trees cost but little, and pay a big per
cent. on the investment. While Oscar
Wilde may not be model, we don't be-
lieve beautiful tree will make US too as
thetic. Each one who has planted tree
deserves the thanks of the community.
These two things We can easily have, and
other good things will surely follow.
FRYrBURG, May 26.-Last evening the
ChiIdren's Pinafore Company brought out
the well known operetta, Bobby Skater"
II was received with much satisfaction by
large audience. Part or the audience
was seated in the gallery, there not being
room for all in the main hall. There were
number of illustrated songs, followed
by burlesque pantomlme OF Blue Beard
in dive scenes. Then came the operetta,
which was grand success. Miss NJ. +.
Harrington, who instructed the actors, has
the thanks Of our townspeople for her ef-
forts on this occasion. A CITIZEN.
From Rev. J. Collius's two years service
on the Fryeburg circuit, the following
items are reported Members received
into the church on probation, 8; received
into full fellowship from probation, 8; re-
ceived by letter, 10; dismissed by letter, 5;
died, 6; baptized, ?.
Number of marriages, % OF funerals
attended, 50. No. who signed the Sabbath
school triple pledge-anti-liquo tobacco
aud proranity-most signed the whole
pledge, $50.
The camp meeting chapel built the past
year cost over s225 90. Money expended
for various objects, for the last year only,
was over 81 200 90.
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For tho Democrat.
A HAPPY MEETING.

Mr.. Editor:
The many relatives and friends OF Mr..
and Mrs. David G.. Pride enjoyed very
pleasant and happy social interview at
their residence in East Waterford on Fri.
day the 10Th, II being the occasion OF the
thirtieth anniversary OF their marriage.
They were remembered by friends COM
ing from the adjoining towns OF Bridgton,
Harrison, Norway, Paris, Newry, Water
ford, Auburn, and from the State OF Msssa-
chusetts.
When we arrived at ! o'clock p. NJ, the
friends had congregated in such numbers
that there seemed to be but little space for
occupancy but standing room.
While the party could not be numbered
by hundreds, it came very nearly, there
being little less than two hundred present.
We had not an opportunity OF taking even
a bird's-eye view of the vast assembly be-
fore we were invited to a collation. pre-
pared in their spacious hall. The hall
was beautifully and tas tefuliy decorated
with evergreens, showing much skill and
labor, and the tables literally groaned un-
der the load OF good things they con-
tanned
After INDUCING at the tables unit. all
were amply provided for, and having par
ticipated Ia slice OF the wedding cake,
which for quality and quantity was hard to
beat, We were invited to the sitting room
below, where Mr.. C. o. Goodwin in a very
appropriate manner made presentation
of the many valuable presents, which in
value amounted TO about eighty dollars.
Mr.. Pride responded In a few well Sc
lected words, in very feeling manner,
having been taken very much by surprise.
After the presentation the party were in
vted to assemble in the Hall for social
dance, Mr.. Pride and wife taking the lead.
The dance selected was "Maid in the
Pumproom, it being the first, and now
the last dance Of the happy couple. The
good wishes Of their friends is that they
may live to enjoy many more.
After indulging in the social amuse-
ments until the small, wee hours OF the
night, the happy party adjourned to their
homes feeling that they had enjoyed hap
py and pleasant interview long to be re-
membered.
Many thanks are due those who SO gen.
erously furnished music on this occasion.
c.
Nor,ody, Nay %, 1882.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30

Miss E. u. Kelley is the proprietor of
a large establishment for the manufacture
of steam boilers, fixtures and machinery
in Willismsport, Penn. The receipts OF
her business exceed $1,000 per month, and
she sells her goods in sll parts OF the
country, east and west. She was once
bookeeper for the firm which carried on the
works, but IL failed; the business was sold
and she became the purchaser.
Isn't that item a little suggestive as
to the cause which led the original firm
TO fail
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30

-Messrs Osgood y Co. of Boston.
have discontinued the publication of Walt
Whitman's book. Leaves Of Grass"
The Attorney General OF Massachusetts,
has outlawed the work as obscene litera-
ture. This publicity will increase the
sale Of the book many thousand copies
GsgOod X Co. have turned the plates over
to the author.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30

CANroS-J. w. Bickuell, JOB printer OF
Canton, has issued an advertising sheet,
which he calls the Canton 1dreriiser. He
proposes TO publish it quarterly aud issue
gratuitousiy 5000 copies. We clip the
following Canton items from its columns.
The new corn company has met with
better success in securing corn growers
than was expected they would. Already
over one hundred aud seventy-fve acres
have been secured. Mr.. Warren Ward,
proprietor of the Herdsdale Farm, is go.
ing to plant twenty-five acres.
We are pleased TO note the return OF our
old friend, John d. Ripley, and also his
father, who have been absent to Cali
fornis for year and half.
We print five thousand copies this issue,
aud by sending them to every postmaster
in the county, hope they will go into as
many different hands. Advertisers will
see the advantage of patronizing such a
valuable advertising medium.
The return Of the mill crew brings the
familiar faces of many whom we are glad
TO see and welcome back to town.
Canton ought to have a celebration 4th
of July. Who shall start the ball rolling!
Mr.. ]. w. Thompson issues from this
Office over 1850 copies of The Maine Horse
Breeders Monthly per month, and still his
subscription list is increasing very fast.
Send one dollar to him and get it for one
year.
An ice cream soeiable and dance are adj
yertised for Tuesday evening in Canton
House Hall.
Thus early in the season several houses
are in process of erection in our town,
and appearances go to show that the full
force of carpenters will be busy all sum-
mer. The prospects are bright for Can
ton. An excellent water power and loca-
ton should induce some company to locate
a cotton mill or shoe factory in our vii
lase. We feel that our town would
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Republicans of Oxford County, are re
Susstsd TO meet In Convention at the Court
House. Paris Hin. on
Tuesday, June 27th, 1882,
~ 10 O'Clock. A. NJ. for the purpose of nominal
ing candidates for the following county offices,
viz: two Senators. two County Commissioners.
Clerk OF Courts. County Attorney, Register OF
Deeds Eastern and Western Districts, sheriff
and County Treasurer.
The basis OF representation will be as fol-
lows each town and plantation organized for
election purposes will be entitled 20 one dele
gate. and an additional delegate for every sew
enty-fve votes cast for the Republican candl.
date for Governor in the election OF lS>o- \
majority fraction or forty votes will also enti-
tie the town TO an additional delegate
JAMES L. CLARK,
r.. c. PENNINGTON,
l.. W. WOODBURY.,
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Mr.. Edward NJ. Davis, of Philadelr

MFR. Edward NJ. Davis, of Philadelphia,
informed the recent gathering of Geen-
hackers in New York that he believed that
"what the Government Of the United
States called money should be money, no
matter whether it is gold, silver, paper, or
old shoes" Mr.. Davis added that Hora &c
Greedy once called him lunatic, which is
a creditable Renaissance Of the Tribune
Observation-Disclosures.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30

Some people claim there is more liq-
nor drank when the prohibitory law IS en-
forced than when the bars are allowed to
be run wide open; but we never heard OF
4 liquor seller who wanted pronioit DRY
law, or who wouldn't vote against 1t ey cry
time he got ehance.-GdTdiRer Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30

on SrovEs.-Mas IN Brothers of Nor
wav, advertise large line OF oil stoves,
which are now so popular for summer
use in small families. The Florence"
No. 3, is fitted with all the appliances
usually found on large cook stoves, while
the little gem is decorated as prettily as
a parlor ornament. Send for circulars
and price list.
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Notice Of Second Meeting OF Crea"
Insolvency. ,s.,,s.

yT,o the creditors Of Walter s. Butter s,ate Of Ne
ham 10 the County OF oxior1 AZ" r.o,ided, TAI
insolyers debtor:-fou are he n'YSs of the Cur
Of nuso as for said County Of ND In,
secoad MEETING Of the creditor: p el 's cOs
vent is .ppon!ed % be held a. ,Re Of oxford 90
room, IN r The ,%eatyar.tI OF Ji yeu vii
,ss, AZ nine o clock in the forenoon
gogern yourselves accordi ngiy: orler OF Coaf'
Given under nv hand a nj ,he
this I1th day OF May. A u. ISL. of the
HERRfCK Z. DAVIS, nsn,s al Oxlora'
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STEAM ExGIxES.-N.r J. W. Penney of
this place has lust completed a six horse
power engine for Morris Clarke, Esq, Of
oxford, to be placed in his new pleasure
boa, which will run en- Thompson Pond
this season. IL is a reverse engine with
link motion, and propels the boat at the
rate OF twelve miles per hour. Mr.. Pen
ney has now in process, of manufacture an
engiue Of ffteeu horse power, also one OF
one hundred horse power. Mr.. Penney's
engines are models OF beauty, of improved
design. and give general satisfaction TO
the purchaser. Mechanic Falls Cores
poHdeRt Of hs Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30

The Louisville Courier-Journal shocks
the bourbons of its party by telling them
that the Democratic opposition TO Ma
tional Banks ''arises from ignorance and
prejudice, which the Democratic leaders,
as a rule, lack the courage to dissipate."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30

TEMPERATURES LAST WEEK AT A. NJ
Sunday, a. > . cloudy; Monday, 81 : clear;
Tuesday, 100, rain; Wednesday, i0o,
clear; Thursday, 40, cloudy; Friday,
$50, clear; Saturday 81 ?, cloudy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30

REGIs ,rER.-A new register has been
prepar, d for the ungraded schools of
Maine. Il is 20 show TO what classes
every pupil belongs, what kind Of work
ever pupil has dOre during the term,
VIII Al ground has been covered by every
class. and 10 what extent reviewed. The
allied register of one term is 10 go into the
hands OF the teacher OF the succeeding
term, who is expected 10 begin the work
where the register shows that Of the last
term ended. IL is hoped that it will do
something toward inducing more syste-
matte and thorough work in the schools.
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Newspaper Decisions.

4. Any person who takes paper regularly
rom the ofhce-whether directed TO his name or
another's, or whether he has subscribed OF not
10 responsible for the pay ment
.. II person orders his paper discontinued,
he must pay all arrearages, or the publisher may
collect the whole amount, whether the paper Is
taken non the once or not.
8 TheCourts have decided that refusing 10 take
nswspapers and periodicals nom the poet once,
prsna fscis evidence Of fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30

BASE BALI~-A friendly contest of the
national game took place between the He
bron and Paris Hill Clubs last Saturday P.
NJ. on the common il this village, which
was witnessed by quite a number of spec
tators with interest, it being the first Of
the season in this vicinity. A return game
will be played on the Hebron Academy
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Failin&l

That is what a great
many people are doing.
They don't know just what
is the matter, but they have
a combination of pains and
aches, and each month they
grow worse.
The only sure remedy
yet found is Browns Iron
BITTERs, and this by rapid
and thorough assimilation
with the blood purifes and
enriches it. and rich, strong
blood flowing TO every part
Of the system repairs the
wasted tissues, drives out
disease and gives health and
strength.
This is why BRowX's
Iron BITTERs will cure
kidney and liver diseases,
consumption, rheumatism.
neuralgia, dyspepsia, mala-
ria, intermittent fcycrs, &c.
so3 5. Paea S.. L-.aa5r,.
Nov. 81. isi..
Twas a great sufferer ...m
Dyspepsia. and i1r several
weeks could e., no,he. and
was growing weaker c.cry
day. tined Browns .r.a
Bitfrs, and an happy % AZ
now have 4 good appetite,
and am getting stronger
Jos. McCAwiH
Browns Iron BITTERs
is net 4 drink and does not
contain whiskcy. 1t is the
only preparation Of Iron
that causes no injurious e.
fects. Get the genuine.
Don't be imposed on with
limitations.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30

PARIs.-Rev. Dr. Estes OF the Baptist
Church is TO take three weeks vacation.
For the next three Sundays, services will
be held at p NJ, and Rev. f. c. ingalls,
of South Paris will preach. After preach
ing, the usual session of the Sunday scho oil
will be held.
Mr.. " X Paris is in town after an alb
sence of six and half years in the West.
He halls from Arizona.
The Hubbard House Is being reshingled
and otherwise reAtted for summer COM
pany.
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OLD DOCUMENTS.

To the Honorable Me Senate aud Honorable
House OF Representatives, Of The Common
,cealth Of Mass.-h General Court as
sembied.
Your petitioners being inhabitants OF q
tract of Land Granted to Jonathan Hol-
man known by the name OF No. one on
the northern side Of Androscogin River
(allas Holman town Bounded Southerly
by said River-westerly by the town OF
Rumford-Northerly by lands purchased
by Jacob Abbott and Ting Town--Easter-
" by the town OF Jay-Humbly Shewith-
That whereas our situation Is such In our
present unorganized State-That we can
not In any regular way or manner make
suitable provision for the support OF
schools for the instruction OF our youth
aud for preached Gospel among US which
are essentially necessary to the good or
der aud we'll being of Society For the
above reasons and as your Petitioners are
scattered over large tract or land as
your Honors will see by Plan hereto An
nexed aud as there are near forty families
now settled on said Lands and a number
more beginning-And there are tax bills
sent TO us by the State and County Treas
urers-and that we are under no regula-
ton to assess and collect the same-And
that we may be suitably Authorized TO
transact business ia a regular way-Your
Petitioners Hum5ly Pay your Honors to
incorporate all the land as above described
Into a town by the name of Dix aud as
your Petitioners are very remotely scat
tered over the above said Tract-and the
land very mountainous and bad, Making
and Supporting Roads and number OF
large Bridges TO build and keep in repair
which will be or great publick utility for
the convenience of travellers as well as the
Inhabitants OF this place. We further
Pray your HonorS TO take into consldera-
ton our Situation ani IL Ia your Honors
Wisdom should see tit 70 grant u, Your
Petitioners the privilege OF expendiug the
above described State Tax and number
OF years hereafter Taxes az your Ionors
snail see fit, on the above mentioned Roads
and Bridges, aud your Petitioners as In
duty bound will ever pray.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30

We should be very glad to have the
State Convention place Captain c. A.
Boutelle Of the Bangor Wing upon the
Congressional ticket. Captain Boutelle
is one of those candid vigorous Republi-
cans who knows what he wants and why
he wants il. He is not afraid to express
his views and does no; spare the opposi-
ton for rOlicys sake. He may be lit
tie too severe at times, but experience
will tame his ardor and keep it in safe
channel, where it will be Of use TO the
country as well as to the party. He
would make a valuable Congressman in
these days Of wishy-washy sentimental
politicians.
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Signed
John Holland, samuel knapps.
John stockbridge, John Gowld,
solomon Leland, samuel scvery,
Holmes Thomas, Asa scvery.
Joseph knapp, lsac rorrey.
Levi Newton, Gardner Brown.
Elijah southgatc, Enoch Putnam,
Thomas Eustis. hntipas Holland.
benjamin Park. Aron severy.
Jonathan Holman, Israel Richmond,
Bcnthe Hutchinson, Francis White,
Joseph Wheeler Jonathan Morse,
Daniel Torrey, simeon Newton.
William Ely, Asa hntell.
Arch 4 sevcry. Isaac Newton,
Barnabus kcnney.
Passed to com. Jan. nth 1903 in IIous,
Of Reps.
Leave to bring In a toll June-lsO3.
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ACCUMULATION. Chas. Prince, who
has just closed a long term as Postmaster
at Augusta, Georgia, will take up his resi-
dence here soon.
Carol A. Taylor has fue black mare
for sale. She makes q good appearance in
the harness.
The Bennett boys have leased the S. c.
Andrews farm. >.
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INNINGs--I
Uebrons o 9 8 o OIL
paris Hills 8 o 0 0 o.
UMPIRE-Geo Hutchinson, Paris
SCoRHRs-Hebrons. - Prince; Paris Hills, 5.
H. RaWson, III. Hammond.
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BRY.NT's PoSp.-The farmers are now
rushing their planting.

BRY.NT's PoNp.-The farmers are now
rushing their planting.
The trees are rapidly leaving.
The building occupied by the drug store
is being treated to long needed coat OF
paint.
Mr. A. ". Whitman has Just finished
painting his stand.
our school house IS being shinsled,
painted and put in good repair. With but
a few more Improvements OF i like nature
will give our village thriving appearance.
our reform club continues 70 have full
and interesting meetings.
The Republicans OF Woodstock chose
the following delegates at their late eau.
cas-. To county convention: J. l.. Bow
ker, l. c. Wyman, +. NJ. Cole. To State
convention: Rev. X. Durham, Ansel
Dudley, Benz. Davis. "CHlP.'
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The many friends Of DR.. c. l.. Rob-
inson, who for several years practiced
dentistry at Paris Hill and South Paris
will be panied to learn Of the death Of
Mrs Robinson at her fathers home in
Wilton, on Saturday, May 20. Mrs.
Robinson was afflicted with consumption.
and was sick about four months, being
treated by the best physicians at home
and in Boston, but without success. She
was lovely woman, and made friends
wherever she went. DR.. Robinson had
located permanently at Houlton, but was
with his wife at Wilton, whittier he had
taken her after consultation with Boston
physicians.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-30

Z. SUMNER, May 2S.-Rev. \. \. Smith
Of West Sumner, supplies the Baptist pull
pit at East Sumner every Sabbath +. NJ.
and is deseryedly popular with the people
that listen 10 his sound, practical dis
courses. He Is now temporarily absent
in New York, attendin the National Bap-
fist Convention.
Rev. Gilman Rice has been engaged TO
labor another year in Sumner, and will di-
vide his labors as heretofore between East
Sumner and Sumner Hill. Bro. Rice is an
earnest, active laborer, and his efforts have
been greatly blessed. The meetings arc
well attended and 4 good interest prevails.
Sumner is highly favored in its gospel
ministra,ious, and is quiet, steady town,
peopled with good, intelligent, upright cit
liens generally.
Variety Wedding was observed at
William Sewalrs on Friday evening. Pres
ents OF various kinds were brought in and
William was ready with speech OF well
come, and good time was the general re-
suit. SLoCUM.
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Republican County Committee

Upon the above basis the several towns and 4
plantations W IN be entitled 10 representation