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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10

Of bed and was putting on his trousers
| began to think he was insane. Hi
voice seemed to be choked with emotion
as he said solemnly:
Bishop, there is a tide in the affair
of every man-there is a moment wher
his whole career in life may be influenced
For me that moment has arrived.
want you to stand by me. must SCI
John Mccullough at once. He is asleeE
in No. 81. He leaves on the 6 A. NJ
train. There is no time to be lost. Sc
cure a box of matches, and let us seek
his room.'
81 put on few clothes, got box o.
matches off the bureau, and followed
Ward out into the hall. He seemed tc
be excited We passed several rooms,
then turned to the left into dark pas
sage. 1t would have seemed a very
unique procession to a stranger. Arte-
mus striding rapidly along in his bare
feet, with his suspenders trailing behind.
following. and striking match at ev-
cry door, looking for 81.
"At last we found the room. Ward
pounded on the door with his knuckles
no answer. You could have heard the
clock tick away down in the rotunda
He knocked again. Mccullough, in a
mutfld voice, as il Desdemona had turn
ed the tables on him. and was smother
ing him with pillow, said all right.
He evidently thought he was being
called for the morning train.
"'But it amt all righ; said Ward. |
want to see you. ! must see you at
once
"'Who's there , said Mccullough
Don't prevaricate Mac. Come to
the door | want to see you, said Ward.
Mccullough got up, opened the door
about six inches, and stuck his head out
Ward struck a sulphur match, and
holding it up so that Mccullough got
the benefit Of its fumes, said, in what he
used to call low-spiri,ed voice
81 hate to disturb you, but-John,
do you honestly believe that leprosy can
be cured
Mccullough shut the door with
bang, and we went back to our room
without a word. Ward never smiled.
He rolled into bed, sighed, and went to
sleep. 1t was then too late for me to
expect any sleep, so ! dressed and left.
Ward never mentioned the matter
afterward. He seemed to get all the
enjoyment his system needed in witness
ing my annoyance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10
TABLES TURNED ON A SHREWD
LAWYER.

Hon John =. Swasey, of Canton, is
well known as one Of the ablest lawyers
in Oxford County. As an advocate his
fluent speech, aided by a remarkably
quick perception, makes him a formid-
able opponent. Among the many anec-
dotes related Of him is one which shows
how his ready wit and powers of speech
resulted in the discontinue of our friend
Hon. Thomas B. Haskell Of this city, 10
case tried at Paris, in which the latter
was counsel on one side and Mr.. Swasey
on the other. Mr.. Haskell make a fine
and fowery closing argument In the
course of his speech, in speaking Of the
uncertainty of the memory, Mr.. Haskell,
by way of illustration drew, in eloquent
language, a graphic picture of the sea,
alluding specially to the glamour that
the mists and fogs of ocean are wont to
throw around objects, obscuring to un-
recognizability shapes, that the bright
sunlight was needed to bring into clear
and distinct vision. Much more to the
same point the eloquent Thomas dilated
upon, and when he sat down it was evil
dent to the casual observer that the jury
was sensibly affected.
But Mr.. Swasey was equal to the
emergency. He knew something must
be said TO countersct the effect of Has
kell's beautiful illustration. He got up
and in quiet familiar way addressed
the jury. He paid shigh tribute to his
brother lawyers elOquence, but declared
it was altogether out of place. This
charming picture Of the sea, said Mr..
Swasey, may be altogether proper and
fitting in the Portland home Of my broth
er, lashed by the sounding waves of the
Atlantic, and before Cumberland coun-
ty jury. But here in Oxford county,
among the mighty hills and stretching
forests, where the only waves that break
about their homes are those of toll and
not infrequently of sorrow, it is al
most an insult to evoke from the cham.
bers of the imagination such figures of
rhetoric. Gentlemen of wealth and leis-
ure, like my brother, can walk along the
she'll lined beaches of the ocean, and adj
mire the scenes Of marine beauty and
grandeur, but to the sons of Oxford
County no such opportunities are granted.
The sharp scraping Of the hoe, the swish
of the keen scythe, are the tones to which
is set the life music of those hardy sons
of toll, these Oxford bears. No murmur
of the ocean enchants them into forget
fulness of labor. No picture like that
drawn by my brother. can allure them
for moment from steadfast allegiance
to their ancestral hills.
This ruse Of Mr.. Swasey proved enc
tirely successful. The jury was only five
minutes, and returning, gave their ver-
dict to the side represented by MIR. Swas-
ey. Poor Thomas ran his fingers wildly
through his hair, and inwardly registered
solemn VOW never again TO paint pic
ture of the sea before a jury born among
the hills Of Oxford county.-Argns.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10
SAVED FROM THE GRAVE.

Mrs. a:NcY J. sHITH, of Eastland, Tex,
writes
IL was terribly afflicted with Kidney Disease
and Dropsy. having suffered for over three years.
| employed the lest physicians in this county.
and obtained no relief, but was getting rapidly
worse. Ny family and friends had lost all hope.
Hunts Kennedy, and procured the medicine for
me. began 20 take q, aud II worked like a
charm. After taking several bottles became
entirely vrlL am Indebted TO Hunts Remedy
Tor saving my NE; and II it had not been for
your erea, medicine surely would have been in
my grave to-day"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10

-" Keep to your place aud your place
will keep you" But you cannot expect u
keep your place without health, the foun-
dation OF all success. For instance. a rail
road engineer in the employ OF the c. NJ.
& st. Paul II Il had been grievously af-
fected with diabetes for six years. He took
four boxes of Kidney Wort and now writes
that he Is entirely cured and workin 2 reg
ularly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10
EXCRUCIATING PAIN.

EDWIN FREEMAN, Of Norton. Mass, says IL
have suffered the most eHcrucia,ng pain in my
kidneys for years. and physicians or medicine
could not relieve me until about three years
since l commenced taking Hunts Remedy. l
purchased bottle at Blandings drugstore in
Providence. and took the first dose there. and
after using one bottle ! was free from all pain,
and although thl. Wa three years ago haEo
seen no trace 81 disease and have not had 20 take
any medicine since believe Hunts Remedy 10
b. the best kidney and liver medicine ever known.
and l cheerfuliy recommend /, TO all sufferers
from this terrible disease"
Hunts Remedy is a purely vegetable prepara-
,ion, scientifically prepared by skilful Phar-
maeist. Cor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10
AsunrDyH,M. Mass. Jan. II, 81

ASHDURNHAM, MASS, JIM. II, w
have been very sick over two years.
They all gave me up a. past cure. tried
the most sklllful physicians. but they did
not reach the worst part. The lungs and
heart would hll up every night and dis
tress me, aud my throat was very bad. |
told my children never should die in
peace until | had tried Hop Bitters.
have taken two bottles. | am now we'll
There was lot OF sick folks here who
have seen how they helped me, aui they
usei them and are cured, and feel aS
thankful as do that there is 50 valuable
a medicine made.
Mrs. JULIA G. CUSHING.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10

In England there il a Lands End also 4
Graves End The family OF Graves :
very ancient. One OF its members, DR..
Graves, the discoverer of the celer rated
Heart Regulator bearing his name, is en-
titled 10 imperishablr fame. His remedy
Is one in fact a. well a. in name. - We
have reason to know personally ly.-Lesley'S
TDurull
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10
INTERNAL REVENUE DEPARTMENT.
Washington ID. &.

Mr.. STEPHEN \. ArLiN, Washington, u. c.,
says
" \ member of my family having bceu troubled
for several years with Kidney Disease, and. after
trying numerous remedies and methods OF treat
ment without obtaining relief. she was induced
e. use your Hunts Remedy, and after Thorough
trial she has become completely cured. Know
ing the facts IN this case, eheerfully recommend
its TO any one afflicted with diseases of above
nature"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10

No min In his senses should buy worth
less horse and cattle powder. simply be-
cause IL Is put Ia lIrgs plcks. Sheridau's
Cavalry Condition Powders are put up in
small packs, hut are absolutely pure aud
are immensely valuable.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10
You

VIII never regret sending two Scent
stamps 10 pay postage, 70 \. p. Ordway (
Co, Boston, Mass, for a copy Of Dr.
Ksufmann's great Medical Work; 100 PIP
colored Illustrations; Or great value tO ey-
cry family.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10
The Ancient Marlner--Noah.

Hoods Sarsaparilla is made of roots,
herbs, and barks. 1t gives tone to the
stomach and makes the weak strong. Sold
by Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10
POrtIhnu, It.t VtT -IIiI, ~.
Price. 05 cts. (druggtsts). BY mall, sJ
cts. prepaid. Three bottles 81.
From the many city Testimonials we
Give n Few.
CAPILLARIs CUREp MI


OF fdandruf aud humor, p. c. NEAL, NJ. n.
IL cured me OF DIudruG, II. Z. :. GOULD.
Apothecsry, corder Myrtle aud Congress streets.
Its sales prove it, popularity, GUPPf klNS
MAN 4 ALDEN, Druggists.
Its bringing out good growth OF hair where
was bald. {. A. PARSONS, Druggist GEO. T..
BEARSE. r. II. HAMLlN. GARDlSkR NJ. PAR
KER, J. y. LANDER
Iknow Of its curing twelve of nv customers OF
badness, dsndrur &C, 4 o. SOMERS, Barber
IL has cured a number OF my customers Of the
above diseases, JOHN 4. VEL ii Barber.
4 Am highly pleased with Capillaris II sur
passes anyihiDg ever used for the ladies' toilet,
take D ca sure Ia rec 1nmeniing y, Mss NJ. r.
ROGERS, HELEN II. HIGGINS AID many others
have used your hair dressing, think IL has all
the merits YOU claim Tor it on Jour circulars q.
JOHN Z. PROCTERt ESQ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10

STATISTICS SHOW THAT MORE PEOPLE
die Of consumption than from any other
cause. Slight colds are the true seeds Of
consumption. Beware OF the slightest
cough. Adamsous Botanic Balsam stands
without peer. Trial size only 10 cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10

Bob Ingersoll says there never was any
such man a. Noah. and that he never hal
any ark. This makes it difficult TO account
for the origin of some Of the gray-haired
Jokes we are accustomed to hear at the
mlnstrels.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10
HOOPS SARsAPARILLA

Is designed to meet the wants OF large por-
ton OF our people who are either TOO poor 10
employ physician, or are too far removed
TO easily call one, and still larger class
who are not sick enough to require medieal
advice. and yet are out Of sorts and need
medicine to build them up, give them an ap-
petite. purify their blood, and oil up the ma
rhinery OF their bodies so 1t viii do " anty
willingly. No other article takes hold Oi the
syste,n and hits exactly the spot Ike
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10
Py,RI,s WHITE GLYcERlxE Drn Ir

Good morning, Henry. | am glad 10
see YOU once more. How have you been
for the last two weeks? You are looking
first-rate. WHY, what have you been do
ing? your face Is a. clear a. whistle, NJ
spots or pmples whatever.
Charles Pearls White Glycerine did II.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10

"A musical man accompanied by a
hand. organ and child, has been giving
street performances for the last week on
the streets of Austin. After he had
twisted one of the Beethoven, soul-stir-
ring symphonies out Of the instrument OF
torture, the artist sent the child among
the crowd. A legislator who had just
voted on the fixing of the per diem of tn
members disgorged nickel. 81 wants
anoder Nickel" lisped the child. "Whi'
for :" "Dot nickel yoa put dot cup IN
vas for de moosic, bat mine fodder ish a
professional psggar pesides."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10

The Superintendent OF the Mint didn't
want 20 put the word cents" on the new
tlye-cent coin. But It was certainly non
cents without lt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10

Some people catch cold very easily. One
OF the most remarkable cases on record i
that of a man who contracted severe in
huenza from crossing the street In front
of draught.h horse.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10

Motto OF the dwellers upon the rocks I'm
Harlem-Will any giut'emin thread on the
tail av me goat?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10

"Yes" said the landlord, pointing u
his block of new houses, they're all lull,
'cept the one at the end that's last, but
not leased"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10

Mrs. General Tom Thumb would 90
shopping oftener than she does If she had
money. Her husband is always little
short.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10
" RoUGH ON RAT

/, is spring time with the frog when the
small boy Is around with a stone.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10

rich blood food, easily asslnllated, is
Wheat Bi,ters. So say all who have used
them
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10

A penny paper in the far West Is like
John the Baptist, because IL Is one cent in
the wilderness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, hies. ants.
bed-bugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers. ~
cts. Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10
=. I,ntrs' TOXIC a"

THE GREAT FEMALE REMEDY Is prepared
by the VomeH's Medical Institute of BHtd-
10, " T., and is their fIyorte prescription
for ladies' who are suffering from any weak
ness or complaints common TO the sex. II
Is sold by druggists at 5 90 per bottle.
Ladies can obtain advice FREE Send stamp
for names OF those who have been CURED.
Nothing so strangely tests mans yr-
raclty as to be summoned 70 the door 10 be
confronted with the question, Are you
the head Of the house?'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10
LEBANON. \. H.. Feb. 10, 1872.

MEssRs. &. /. Hoop & Co: Dear Sirs =
Although greatly prejudiced against patent
medicines in general, was induced from
The excellent reports had heard oil your
Sarsaparilla, to Try bottle, last Decei,pSsi i /
for dyspepsia and general prostratlon, anu ,rar,
have received very gratifying II IesdIiSS Sditie
iis use. | am now using the second po'tle, .
- ccnsider n a very valuable remedy lot
indieestion and its attendant troubles
Yours truly, .n-,,,,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10
HOODS sARsAPARILLA

II works like magic, reaching every part oi
the human body through the blood giving 10
all renewed life and energy.
Nv friend, you need not take our word.
Ask YOUR neighbor, who has Just taken one
bottle. He will tell you that IL 5 the Oes'
dollar ever invested
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10
BRADLEY'S
.SUPERPHOSPHATE
THE ACKNOWLEDGED STANDARD
FERTILIZER!

ANY artificial fertilizer. 20 D. bo'h q1ick In iis
effects AMI lA-fing In IT. ~ sul's. mat be 20 "a
ATE. f'r m this lies The i1nds-
mental prir clple OF Commercial fertilizers, the
foundation OF their manufacture being the dis
covery o. the process of manufacturing super
phosphAfe from bone and sulphu-ic acid. The
srsat superiority Of BR NnLtl' sUPERPHOS-
PHATE over al o'her ier,iiyers j. dus 20 its be.
ug a high grade sHDs-VhOsgt1tc. containing phos'
phoric nc q, nj rozen. potash aud AL oth-r nee.
essary elements of plant 70 ., ga proportions GSd
frcri materials found bv the Vrlc'ical experience
of - 10 b, ths tesf 70 acct The requirements
Of 81. crops
Ia distinction from special iei tilzers " ad ipiei
only Tor special crops. tH- ,sphate, containing
al the iaEreirnts # plant food, IN The best forl
and n 50 @cieHf ga IHflfies. b q rERfE L FER
TILIZEE Tor a. crops ru i equally wei
adsp'ei Tor use " IA or u holt manu- e.
Bradley's Phospagt- bts stood a longcr, m 'ro
general ard severn e 9 than other fertilizer
In the Ia ted S.,t,- Rrd has r'r ont Nhrsd
fl-sfv to- g-lr g. su--rs ,ioG the B-aior = - H.
yer CompSns row ~ < IN ia-gesi n1Eu'd sfhir-
ers cf art li-tgl fc-ftif--rs 90 The trOrid.
All articles manufactured or sold by
them are guarantee 10 b- to the stan
dsrd Rdv,r'i.,d, They employ I'm their
laboratory nr.t-CtsS~ Uh' utsts, who are
constantly aasIy Itug ther good. aud
none are sent to market until positively
known To bS up a nther'quired standard
Clll and get b. ok. giving tie testimony OF
many reliable 'armcr- tIrru<h ut the StNc "a
- ~ - ~ L. HHH la H|sf
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10
Gained
10 Pounds

saws: "HooD's SARsAPARrLLA is putting
new life right into me. have gained ten
pounds since l began to take It," Has taKep
Two bottles.
HOOPS sARsAPARILLAis IS sold by all drug
pists. Price 81 per bottle; six for -. Pre-
pared by c. l. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
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Gbr0ttorN 9tmotrat
GEO. II. WATKINS.
Editor and Proprietor.

.rsrnS--S2.OOp per Year.
Ir,,l strictly va advance, DEDUCTION oI hi' s''
In be made. If paid within siS mon,hs,
- i-r-..on Of tSentv-nvc cents vii oe
-rslc. n not paid TIL the end OF tne
vsar two dollars will be charged.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-10
trirm Of Carter & ChurchillD

vA gentleman who
has been suffering from
the Debility and Ldng''or
neculiar 10 this season,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-11-12
MARTIN LUTHER.

Millions of people in spirit and hundreds
of thousands in action have just concluded
remarkable anniversary celebration, COM
memorative of the four hundredth birth
day of Martin Luther, the Reformer. The
universally of the observances and the
scale of splendor on which they were con-
Quoted in Germany, and the earnestness
with which they were carried out elsewhere
throughout the civilized world, speak in
unmistakable terms of the recognition man
kind gives Luther as one Of the few CO.
lossal figures of history standing out upon
the path of intelligence, from which the
world has measured its marches of progress
since. Monseigneur Capel bore. unwit-
tingly, testimony to the vast influence of
Luther, when he declared at Philadelphia
on Saturday that he revolted against prin.
ciples, and that the output of bic system
has been the creation of innumerable
scots, for in that fact religious liberty and
most of civil freedom has had birth, and
permanent republican institutions were
made possible. That he looked forward to
the result of his protest, as it is, is not
contended by his most ardent admirers ;
he expected much, but the impulse he
gave to free thought he could not measure.
Its momentum has constantly increased,
and will never cease. In the march of the
ages the present state of society would
have been reached, but without such a
character as Luther it could not have at
tanned its present condition even in this
century
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-11-12

strong arm over Hayti, this people might
consider the Monroe doctrine worthy of
new study. Would we be justified in
considering French protectorate over
Hayti as an interference by European
power with the affairs of the New World ?
Hayti is in this hemisphere, and we would
be called upon to say whether we regarded
the act of France as dangerous to our
peace and safety" France is republic;
Hayti is, in language and most of its Gus
toms, French. The leading families regard
France as their Mecca French capital has
large interest in Hayti already, and re-
Gently French bank loaned the Govern
ment million dollars, taking mortgage
on the Island of Gonaive as security
Certainly Hayti must have the aid of some
strong hand to restore her to peace, for she
is now torn by intestine struggles and
actual war, and it is not at all probable
that she will ever find rest until some ma.
ton interferes to preserve order. It is not
probable that our own Government will
object to France taking charge of the mat
ter. But even if we should object, we
will probably go no further than that, for
really it is not worth fighting about.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-11-12
GENERAL sHERMAn's ADVICE.

General Sherman, on retiring from the
command of the army, in very earnest
language protested against our present sys-
tenn of working the soldiery. While he
insists that the army is better conditioned
than at any time since 1916, yet it is fact
that has long been apparent that the char
acter of the private enlistments has been
deteriorsting. The class of men we de.
sire do not take to regular-army life with
avidity. One of the chief causes, among
several others, is that at the distant posts
the men are compelled to do all kinds of
hard labor, without adequate reward-to
toll in fields, to hew and draw wood, to dig
drains for officers quarters, to butcher, to
build roads, to take care of cattle, etc.
For this labor, in addition to their regular
duties of standing guard and of observing
the many requirements of an enlisted man,
the soldier receives only the pay allotted for
a soldiers duty, no part of which, General
Sherman says is that of a farm laborer.
He very properly asks the Government to
allow the private the wages for outside Ia
Dor that are allowed to the man the Gov
erment should, or might, employ for the
purpose in case the soldier was not re-
quired to do it. There is reason and such
justice in this that there can be made to it
no sufficient answer. To allow such pay
will enable the soldier to lay by some
money, will secure the work being done in
a better manner-for all labor that is sea-
soned with will is best performed-and
will remove what is now deterrent to the
enlistment of frst.class men.