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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14
OUR SHIPPING.
S. X. ID.

Representative Dingley has made move
in Congress, looking 10 the initiation OF
measures for the relief OF our shipbuild-
ing aud foreign carrying trade interests.
On Tuesday of last week he submitted 10
the House for immediate consideration the
following resolution
Resolved. That the Committee on Commerce
be instructed 10 inquire and report wherein
existing laws can be amended so Is 10 afford
relief TO our merchant marine engaged III the
foreign carrying trade, and what measures can
be adopted 20 promote our ship building and
other commercial interests.
The resolution was referred TO the Com.
mittee on Commerce which reported IL
back fayorably and ii was adopted by the
House. This brings the whole subject be-
fore the Committee on Commerce, which
on Friday heard a delegation from the
National Board OF Trade, including Mr..
John Roach OF New York, William Rogers
of Maine and several others, in behalf OF
amendments to the navigation laws. The
speakers maintained that the laws were
now decidedly adverse to American ship
building, both Of iron and wood.-Beifast
Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14
THE OLD PARIS BELL.
BRYANTs PoNp, JAN. 3lsT

BRYANTS PoND, JAN. 3lST
Nr. Editor In your issue Of Jan. 10,
noticed list OF subscribers 10 the Bap'
tist Church Bell, in ls2l, and also that
Rev, Ransom Durham OF this village, was
the only one living. Twill state that an
other subscriber, Lewis B. Stowell, Is 81
present living in Muuroe, Wis, having
moved West in 1856, is at.present IS years
old, aud retaining his faculties in marked
degree, and with the exception OF being
almost totally blind, from effects Of con
slant reading, is seemingly as smart as
many men at sixty, and so interested in
the current events OF the day that he in
sists upon having his paper read to him
daily; that he may keep pace with the
times.
S r. u.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

QUITE BUsINEss.-A million and half
of bobbins are made every year in the shop
on the cross canal. 1t is a business that
has been constantly growing for several
wears. There are fifty different lathes in
the shop, for turning the various kinds Of
bobbins, and fifteen men are regularly en-
ployed. Nearly all the bobbins made are
used in the cotton mills OF Lewiston and
Auburn and the value Of the total produc-
tion is about 100000. In their manufac-
ture. over 100, 900 feet Of birch and white
maple wood are used, chiefly the former.
The material is purchased chiefly in Bethel
and towns on the Grand Trunk. 1t comes
to the shop in squares or rough blocks and
is kiln-dried before ready for the lathes.
The humming lathes and wood-dust filled
air make the bobbin shop one Of the livli-
est and dustiest places in town. The bob
bin is little thing, but 1t makes q big
buzz In the world and earns more money
from the time it is cut from the block, till
the time it is worn out, than good many
bigger characterization Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

Mr.. Enoch Fosters position on the
hay rack patent question, to which we re-
fer elsewhere, is sustained, We notice, bT
a decision OF Judge Gresham, Of Indiana,
in the case OF Matthew Gottfried vs.. the
the Crescent Brewing company OF Aurora.
The suit was brought by Gottfried on ac-
count OF an alleged violation OF his patent
for the pitching OF beer kegs. Judge
Greshams decision is against Gottfried,
because. as he states, the manner OF pitch
ing as used in the Gottfried patent
long before the issue Of that patent was
known and in general use, and no patent
should have been granted at all. Judge
Gresham refuses an injunction against the
Crescent Brewing company, which, like
many other brewing establishments, uses
what Gottfried thus far has claimed as his
patent. That decision will throw out OF
court many suits brought by Gottfried
against brewers in all parts of the coun-
try. This is the latest of score Of such
decisions imbedded in the court reports,
showing not only that inventors should be
careful not to solicit patents for trivial
ties, but that it pays sometimes to inquire
a little into the validity Of alleged royal
ties before paying them.-Leuist0n Ga
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14
we made pleasant call at the store

We made pleasant call at the store
of Mason Brothers Of Norway, last week.
They are prospsring in business, and
have just made an addition to their al
ready extensive block. This new build
ing will hold share of the farming i'm
plements and machinery which they pro-
pose to put in next sprng. The main
store is fully stocked with hardware,
housekeeping goods and stoves of al
kinds. Among other things our atten'
ton was called to patent broiler, which
cooks meat better than any device Of the
kind yet invented. A new dining room
companion and the "Faultless' heating
stoves are being pushed with great ener'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

ago an Indian by the name OF DIck r..
companied by his dog was In pursuit ~
deer; as they approached the edge Of u "a
cliff, the deer gave leap, and the Ind,as
and dog being in close pursuit. lbey nv
went over the awful precipice ON 10 o., I'
rocks below.
We are having very interesting >in,iD.
school under the instruction Of Mr.. I. s
Parker OF w. Farmingdale.
Diphtheria has made its appearaDc. g..
West Peru. There have been several ca
of it. Mr.. A. w Smith has been ana !,
now quite sick with IL. He was ollig.,
10 close his school for time. but Vim
commence it again just as soon as he %. ~,
able.
Henry Burgess and wife have returned
home from Mass.-JOurudl
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RESOLUTIONS.

WHEREAS, We are called upon to mourn
the death of one Of our number, the Hon.
Timothy Walker
Resolred, That in his death the Officers
and Directors ofthe Norway National Bank
have lost trusted companion and adviser,
and the Bank faithful, conscientious and
and capable officer.
Resoired, That as token of our sympa-
thy and respect for the deceased, we
cause copy OF these resolutions to be
published in the papers OF the county, and
that they be entered upon the records of
the Bank.
Adopted at meeting of the Directors,
held Feb. >, 1882.
Attest; IL. ID. SMITH,
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With Supplement.

OUR SUPPLENENT.-Our supplement,
this week, contains enough interesting
reading to make up for the deficiency of
the last two weeks. We call special at
ten,ion 70 the article on Christian Re-
Igion," by layman. 1t is just such
an article as Is needed at the present
time. when infdeGty is so bold and
blatant. An article from the Bath Times,
also hits a good rap at the tendencies Of
Liberalism" as exempli6ed by our Nor
way contemporary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

MIR. Dingley is justifying the expec-
tations of his friends, who predicted that
he would prove an efficient working
member of Congress. He has already
elected from the committee on banking
a nearly unanimous expression in favor
of extending the charters Of the national
banks: and has secured a hearing for a
bill for the appointment Of commission
TO investigate the alchoholic liquor traffic.
The Senate has twice passed bill fol
the creation of such a commission, but
the House has heretofore refused to con-
cur. If the pending measure should
pass the House, this useful enquiry will
doubtless be made. The proposition is
to make a thorough and impartial inves-
tigation of the subject in its bearings on
the revenue, public health, pauperism
and crime.-Potland Adrertiser.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14
We have received from DR.. Lam

We have received from DR.. Lamp
son of Fryeburg circular descriptive of
his newly patented Duplex Heating Fur
mace" II is so constructed as to burn
wood or coal independently or both
at the same time. 1t is in fact two fur
naces in one, there being two fire boxes,
which may be forced to discharge their
heat into separate rooms. The good
points of the invention will be readily
seen and appreciated by glance at the
cut, heading this circular, and reading
of the exceedingly perspicuous circular.
We predict large sale for the furnace,
when it has once been introduced, and
trust it will thrust many dollar into
the pocket of its worthy pateutee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14
Secretary

To Corn GRowERs.-I accordance with
circulars which have been sent over the
State, the Cumberland Farmers Club in
vite the farmers OF the State who plant
sweet corn, TO meet them in convention at
the reception room, City Building, Port
land, Feb. %, lss9, at 10 o'clock, 4. NJ, to
consider and take action on the best means
OF obtaining reform in prices aud mode
OF contract. Let all come who can, and
those who cannot, are invited to express
themselves by mail to the Secretary OF the
Cumberland Farmers Club, Cumberland
Centre Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

With the incoming of every admin
isuation, the project of Postal Savings
Banks is advocated, and we fear the
constancy Of its advocates will yet be re-
warded by trial of the scheme. We
are totally opposed to such an assump-
ton by the general government. Ii
should let the business of the country
alcne, to be carried on by business men.
The carrying of mail by the government
is well enough, though we apprehend 1t
would be as well done and at less eS-
pense BY some well organized business
corporation; but when it goes into the
express business, it goes beyond the
province of government. Again, the
Postal department prints envelopes for
nothing-that is, it furnishes printed en-
velopes at a nominal price above the cost
of plain stock. There it oversteps It's
province, and enters into competition
with the business of printing throughout
the country-being in fact, an unconsh-
tutional act. No general want is sup
Piled by the government in this direction.
A few big city concerns thereby cheat
some honest printer out of few dollars
profit. while the government loses money
on the job-tha, is all there is to 1t.
Now they propose to make savings
banks out Of the Post Offices, and let the
people deposit their funds therein to be
used by the government for nominal
interest, thus making the management
of savings banks throughout the country
an Improbable business. We have no
doub, that the extra expense OF carrying
on this branch Of business will bring the
rate Of interest the government will &C
tually pay, up to the current rate. The
government will make nothing, but will
crush out legitimate business. We
should like 10 see Uncle Sans big boot
put upon the scheme.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

MENIco, Jan. 2lst.-Quite warm aud
pleasant at this date. Sleighing good.
Nr. Albert Smith has been and Is sick
with DIphtheris. He w.s obliged to leave
his school. lie will commence il again a.
soon a, able.
Mr. G. W. Roberts IL teaching In Dist
No ,. Mr. L. II. Harlow il teaching in
Dist. No. >. A Mr. Ludden OF Di1held
commenced this school, but finding he
Was not the right man in the right place,
he like wise msn took himself out OF the
wsy, thus causing no further trouble TO
either district or the Supervisor.
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Newspaper Decisions.

/. ANY person who takes a paper regularly
rom the ofaee-whether directed TO his name OF
another's or whether he has subscribed or not
IL responsible for the payment.
,. II person orders his paper discontinued
he must pay all arrearsges, or the publisher NAY
continue % send II until payment 10 made, and
collect the whole amount, whether the paper IL
taken from the orfce or not.
g. The Courts have decided thatrefusing TO take
newspapers and periodicals nom the post ofiee
or removing and leaving them uncalled for, Il
PrIrla Iacie evidence OF maud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

For frugal industry recommend US to
the man who recently refused $500 per
day to work on the ice, went fishing after
smelts, smoked up fifty cents worth OF
tobacco, and caught-one dozen.-Gardi-
Rer Reporter.
This is the kind of a man that stands on
corners or loafs about in shops and COM
plains Of hard tiu3ss.-Belast Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

Moderate drinking is equivalent"
the Belfast Journal says, Ito throwing a
fre-brand into powder magazine" We
trust we are not all OF such explosive tenn
peraments as the Journal man indicates
Boston Herald
Well, we should advise you not to get
your breath within range OF lighted gas
let or candle.--BelfdSt Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

-Blsine's letter 10 President Arthur,
published in full in our supplement. IS
one Of those pungent and effective cps
ties for which It's author is famous. II
picks a hole in the bubble which has been
set afoat TO carry up Blaine's reputation
as in a balloon, and scatters the suds
over his opponents. 1t is evident that
there Is a combination among those high
in the land to iDjure Mr. Blaine The
publication Of his dispatches, letters, and
other documents by their custodians, with
out explanation, is an unprecedented act,
and the sudden reversal Of his policy
and instructions by his successor tend 10
show that the public are invited to be-
lieve there was something out Of place
in them. In his last letter, Mr.. Blaine
plainly tells the President that 1t is
child's play for the administration to in
vite an American peace congress in Nov
ember under one Secretary and recall the
invitation in January, under another.
And he is right. The sheer at the reason
advanced, viz: fear OF displeasing some
European nation, will be relished by
most Of our native citizens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14


u,pRoS. Feb. s.-The Hebron Dramatic
cluh gave A very pleasing entertainment
:. the Chapel last Friday evening u
was very cold windy night and the auo',
ence was not as large as it would have
been had it been pleasant, but all appea'eu
to enjoy themselves. The drama was =
"Rip Van Wrinkle" The parts were We"
nlaved. and the music good. The proceeus
were given to the Baptist Churcn'
School commenced last Tuesday Ihefe
are aty students now, and more are eA,
pected. When they are all here there WIZ
be sixty or seventy. This Is Mr. Mayo
second term and he is very mnch hheu ~
the scholars and citizens. t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

We should like quite seriously to
ask our Maine exchanges which one of
them received the $4,000 prize for the
best composition on that beautiful adj
versisement of "Ozone."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

The OXFORD DEMOCRAT wants to be-
long TO "a backbone party" What is
that skeleton party?-PortldHd Adrer-
tiSer.
We presumed the Adrertiser would
not be able to comprehend the meaning
of that expression.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

DEATH OF AN OXFORD NAS.-Tuesday
night, we received the sad intelligence Of
the death OF Rev. Abrsm Maxwell, which
occur red at Andover, Ohio, on Jan. $otb,
after an Illness OF only few days. The
cause OF his death was Brights disease Of
the kidneys. Mr. Maxwell was formerly
pastor OF the Congreg ationsl church
st Sumner, and preached at Weld
and other places, and until recently hsd
labored in Nebraska. He was graduate
of Bovdoin College and was present st
the meeting OF the alumni last summer.
On his return from his visit 10 Maine he
located In Ohio. lie leaves wife and
three children there. learn that there
was al insurance of $1,000 on his life.
SLoCUM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

PERU.-Dickvale Post Office is so named
on account OF its nearness to a mountain
(nearly 5000 feet high called Tumble Down
Dick; which mountain derives its name
from the following tradition: Many years
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

One of our exchanges advertises
"a sure cure for drunkenness" We
viii give recipe free LET stimulating
drinks entirely alone"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

HlRAM.-The Ossipee Ne,rs says there Is
more bark and lumber being h,uled 10 Tue
station. at Hiram, this winter than a.
any other time since the railroad was
built.
Messrs. Young Bros. are having large
quantity OF staye timber hauled 10 theii
mill at T.. Hiram.-,JourndL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

BRYANr's PoNp.-The officers OF Frank.
lin Grange No. l24, were publicly installed
by P. NJ James l.. Bowker the l4th inst,
as follows: Albion p Cole, NJ, Simeon B.
Curtis, o., Danville J. Libby, l., Stephen
c. Davis, s., Isaac S. Curtis, A. s., James
L. Bowker, T, Mrs. James L. Bowker, s.,
Alden Chase, c., Mrs. Granville n. Felt.
l.. A. s., Mrs Isaac S. Curtis, Ceres, Mrs.
Stephen C. Davis, Pomona, Mrs Alonzo
Felt, Flora, Augustus L. Rowe, e. X. The
brethren and invited guests partook OF a
nicely prepared dinner, and enjoyed the
afternoon in social conversation. Frank
lin Grange is in good condition and COM
posed OF the best farmers in the vicinity.
y T..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

DIEp.-At the L. S. Consulate. Costi'
cook, Canada, Feb'y 2nd, Abbie 7. Stevens,
wife of Col. J. G. Crawford, L. S. Consul,
aged IS years.
Mrs Crawford was 4 native OF Paris,
and for many years resided here. Hell
death will be mourned by large circle OF
friends. c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

East SUMNER Jan. 2s.-l.., 4El7,l
source of pleasure % o., q ..l- 3D., g.
prosperity anil good success oi yo.a.--
who were reared In OLD Sumner 40 b,
those who have recently come % t
notice il George II. llrr>ey. son ~ Nt
Henry b. Jersey, a wei, known reside.
OF our town. and one or o., u....r g
officers. Less than two year, ago l-.--
entered hardware store In BROOKLYN. n
Y, ss clerk, and be has advanced a.-.-r
% the chief manager Of the fm. iaIa
ISIS, George sailed Tor Africa aul,-.-
the Winter there, returning .a O.. S--.
In August following be wen, % hia'r
and was employed on a railroad g... s.
ls~1, when he was sent Tor 90 cHu ..'
present employ in Brooklyn HF .~
try, integrity AMI good habits. aai t-e
huence OF good culture a. h0me. be ".
no doubt, succeed and be an honor .]-'
old home
Another young man who wen. .a: ..-
Sumner, Mr. Iucius K. Palmer. q. pee
ent employed on the cl.tora. ,'a1 Oh
well known newspaper published 10 h..--
IA, Ga. Mr. Palmer, when quite f--
left the old homo stead to cIrs,a "lf ..
himself lie first learned mle.-''
trade In Mass, then went 90 Chicago 81.
resided there until his heatA began
fall when he found IL necessary tossed,
warmer climate. aud struck ont .lr A.A-
IA, where by his perseverance
he has arrived at liz present ,a
Old Sumner has sent out many young %
into various parts Of the cu.-..t.
where they adhered 20 ,hs pg.r'i'' o.
good training Of b7ns, they aa a-.
succeeded in lie, and are az -l-@' 3.
place that gave them birth.
Mr.. 4. =. Hathaway, the -ol.s-4-
agent OF the Imperial Insurance %.
London, has promptly adjusted .-e..'
Mr.. Stephen Doton's building ',-'-
burned, and which were insured 10 '
company. Mr.. Hathaway. who reside
Canton, represents several first .'A'' ..-
panles, and parties desiring Insurance
do well TO give him a call
Mr.. Doten who recently Jos; A'' dive
ing by fire, will rebuild upon TIE obs.
and we hope, receive material add. ...,
Rev. Mr. Rice continues % preac" '-
Hall regularly once In two weeks w.
good results and general sa..''--'
His labors have been most signa.y '.'''
The severe gale Of wind on Fhiiy "
was not so destructive in this '.c'I''
10 some localities, yet some sNsl'
ages were sustained. 4 few ooi!'
torn from the roof OF John IhoHls
barn, and also from the barn on IAe -
Robinson place adjoining. Mf'
II. Thompson, OF Livermore, former:
this vicinity, is reported to have .os'
barns and two head ofcattle by '"e
also learn that Benton Benson' O'''
the north part OF Sumner, was pA'"
rooted. The damage was not ~
from this terrific gale as might nav -.
expected. Some teamsters were he
ed from the woods by falling trees O''-
es, &C., and FASTENED out. ..,-,v
EAST SUMNER, Feb. l0.-The iODC re
officers of Invincible Lodge OF Ooo' II
plars, East Sumner, were ins'''-' ~
Lodge Deputy, S. Robinson ill., - & L
evening of Feb. 4: George A. Man.. ,,,.f
c. T., Hattie L. Head, W. '. l. CT
Burrows, Treas, Elmer f. Roberts 90, /
Stephen Doten, W. NJ, Adeline = ID, /
W. d. NJ, Frank Cole, Artie Cole " ~
The lodge numbers 90 members 'Du ,,.r
excellent working condition, aI'e'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

Inc Baptl>t sOcldl circle VIII HO'" ''e
regular meeting at the yestry, next We'd
nesday eve. All are cordially Invited.
SoUTH PARIs.-A rolling stone keeps is
surface bright. setting hen lays no
eggs.
The new shoe shop is receiving its inside
finish.
The storm of Friday was the most severe
OF the winter The roads were blocked TO
such an extent that few pc oPe were seen
in the village from the country.
y. II. Perry has pa released the house OF
Mr.. Grinfell Stuart in this ill,ge.
Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Simous were called
upon 10 open wide their doors Thursday
evening, the 2nd inst, TO a very large
company OF friends who came loaded with
various useful articles which more than
loaded all the tables and side-boards
Standing room was the order OF the eve
ming. They left with the grateful thanks
OF the good minister and his wife, who
had so unexpectedly found themselves
thus suddenly better off by upwards OF
S22 90.
1--WE caught 200 pounds" was the state
ment the three fishermen, Gerry, Tucker
and Hathaway, on their return from theiI
trip 20 No. Lowell last week. Who ever
heard fisherman underestimate his
catch:
Last Tuesday evening the ladies Of the
Congregational Church gave very inter
esting entertainment at their yestry. II
consisted of vocal and instrumental music,
select reading, od.time songs, and, best OF
all, real good clam chowder.
The Advertiser says: "Montrose Hill,
of Old Orchard, recently met with a severe
accident while driving nails. A piece OF
the nail flew into one OF his eyes, and was
not removed until after a period of five
weeks"
The trains have thus far managed to be
on time this winter, although the snow
plough has been called into requisition,
and Saturday did efficient service.
Mr.. &. w. Parsons paid his numerous
friends visit in this place last week. He
embraced the opportunity OF giving many
of them fits" which will thus help swell
his already prosperous trade.
Eight men, under the charge of Super
intendent Buckley, are busily at work at
the can shop, making cans for the coming
season. Upwards of thirty thousand cans
are HOW made, and this years work will
exceed in number that OF any other year
by several thousand.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of the
weather, Friday night, the South Paris
Dramatic Club and Paris Minstrel Troupe
gave their entertainment to full house.
Every seat was taken, and probably thirty
or forty were standing. Part first con-
sisted OF the drama, "My Brothers Keep
err" which held the closest attention OF the
audience from beginning to end. 1t would
be hard to point ont any particular star,
each actor did well and was heartily ap-
plauded. Part second consisted of the
Paris Minstrel Troupe, who surprised ev.
cry body, even their most intimate friends.
with their fine appearance. The enter
tainment will be repeated Monday evening,
Feb. 18th.
PERU.-Dickvale Post Office is so named
on account OF its nearness to a mountain
(Dearly 5000 feet hIgh) called Tumble Down
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

P.RIs.-During the Winter term or the
Primary school, taught by Miss Alice
Hammond, the following have not been
absent for one day: Maggie Stanley
George A. Shaw, Carrie NJ. Briggs. Mary
Doe, Mary Taylor wiunefred Willis, MI.
dred Willis. Ross SWEET, Elton Newton
Ernest Crockett, Louvie SWEET, Jarvis VI.
Thayer, Willie Cole.
The Baptist social circle will hold its
regular meeting at the yestry, next We'd
uesday eve. All are cordially invited.