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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01

1t j. mOOted question whether
Brooklyn bridge shall be free for pedes-
triaDs The bridge people want - tax
everything that crosses, but the Legi>la-
ture has taken il up aud the lower branch
to-day passed a bill making the bridge
free for foot passengers. II il were 20
cost as much or more 20 cross by the
bridge - by the ferries, the public would
wonder where the benefit OF the costly
structure is coming in.-Por''IVd Airer-
'is.F.
II the Editor OF the Advertiser lived in
Brooklyn, and was obliged 10 cross 70
New York some fogsy morning, with ice
running at a I = 40 gait, he would see where
the "beneft" came in, even II he paid >
cents FOR the privilege Of walking over
the costly structure" instead Of the
three cent ferry Zee
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01
The NEW PATENT
DUST-PROOF
Stem Winding Open Face. Case
MANUFACTURED BY TnC
American Watch Co.
WALTHAN, MASS

This case Is formed in one solid piece with
out joint or seam. opening In FRONT ONLY. tbs
avoiding the usual car. and securing create.
strength and durability.
These Watches are all oPES FACE The JeEs.
into which an extra strong crystal J., li'et
with an especially prepared waterproof &c
ment, Is attached To the case by screwns g
thereon, and thus forms an alright junction
with the body OF the case, which &, prJE
against dust and moisture.
To railroad men. travellers, miners, lumber.
men and others who are almost constantly q.
posed and who have 10 make frequent reference
to the watch. these qualities are OF the utmoh
importance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01

ALL our readers who are interested In
the puzzles We publish from week to week
will be glad to notice that another oppor-
tunity Is given them this week to compete
for desirable prize. See "Our Puzzle
Cornern
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01

CHASE SCHOOL HoUsE-WoopsroCS.-
A very interesting article concerning the
Chase School House, Woodstock, which
appeared in the OXFORD DEMOCRAT, April
3. has been printed in pamphlet form, for
preservation. Copies may be had of A.
NJ. Chase, Bryant's Pond, at i've cents
each. or BY application to this office.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01

..SorEs from the Mississippi shore
Colorado Small Talk No. ,, and one OF
DR.. Pratts copies OF "Old Documents
will be found on page OF this weeks
supplement. On the second page are
" Prohibition in Maine, and report OF
the Bethel Farmers Clubs dnal meeting.
Among interesting articles on the regular
sheet i another by ID. p. $ on odd
Times in Sou Paris. in which be claims
70 disprove a portion OF :. 7. Ms and
.'Abseutee's' criticisms Of his former ar
ticle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01

PAR1s HuL MIG Co, advertised two
woke OF oxen for sale, In the last issue OF
this paper. Within three days thereafter,
= party who saw the advertisement, came
70 their Office and purchased the cattle
This is one Of those cases OF speedy re-
turns. which we often have reported from
advertisers in this paper
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01
Vegetine
10 THE REsT
SPRING MEDICINE,
"A BLESSING IN DISGUISE, i"
80 ADELPH ST., BsoOKLrS. ' T.,
harcn ~ lS,I

hAfcu - lsH.
No family should be without ALLcOcKs Pos
oUs PLAsrERs; their healing poser, are vo,
derful and their efficacy lar reaching anl Ia.,i,,
For years past have seen and known hen q
cure and re lieve the most obstinate AMI Ii,,re..
ing cases OF rheumatism. kidney cDnDh,,.
bronchitis, neuralgia, lumbaso, indian nlao, o..
the lungs and throat, paral ia, asth "a, spsI
weakness, and coughs and coils. 10 N; OF
case they have Afforded me almost n.t,ui A.!
perm aren't r'licf. Ny friends en- der "a "a Il
Invaluable and fp'eIy remedy Tor all knl, q
aches and pains. They are n ble..ing ia a.,
guise: and no wife or mother should b. saso.:
them II she values her peace and comfort 70.
freedom IRON nervous exhaustion Anl ether a..
ments. A a strengthening plaster. also i1r back
aches ami weaknesses, they have no equal I
have never yet found n plaster so Ell ,aeioa. al
stimulating. or to give so much general salsa
ton. Used in connection with BRANDsErHs
universal iif,-giying and lifc-heains FlLls %
one need despair Of speedy rs.,ort.ou % 90!
sound health. MRS. T.. TOMPklNs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01
ONE TRI AL

II you have been using other PlisteIs one "a.
of ALICDCK's Porous Will cony nee sou o.. her
wonderful superiority. Take no other so eilu.
poiou, plLsiers that claim 10 be better, il-7 lt
all fraud. gotten up to sell on the wr.4E4'
reputation OF the genuine article.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01

Gen. Luther Stephenson, Jr., Of Hing
ham, having been appointed Governor OF
the Soldiers Home at Togus In place OF
General Tilton, resigned, entered upon his
duties Wednesday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01

The beauty Of our silver dollar coinage
system has been made more prominent,
during the past week, by the detection OF
counterfeits. These counterreits are ex-
actly like the Bland dollar, containing the
same amount OF silver (il2 - grains OF
the requisite nueneSs. Their origin alone
Is spurious aud the counterfeiters simply
pocket the - or IL cents on each dollar
which the government as dishonetly takes
rom the people.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01

AUcrIoS.-On Saturday, May 9Th, A.
NJ. Carter will sell at the factory building
all the fixtures OF the Bethel Cheese Fac
tory. Sale to begin at two o'clock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01
LAW DECISION.

Charles Abbott. Treasurer OF Minister
al and School Fund in Upton, vs.. Charles
Chase ct ais.
Judgment for Plaintiff in the capacity
set forth in the writ for the amount de-
clsred on.
Foster Herrick. Frye.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01
SOUTH PARIs.-True's Mill Is still grir

SOUTH PARIs.-T rue's Mill is still grind.
ing notwithstandin & the dam break.
Mr.. E. F. Stone is painting his tasteful
cottage In the prevailing fashinable style
two shades of green, enlivened by dashes
Of bright red.
A fre-escape has been placed on Odd
Fellows Block. The iron work was done
By Mr.. A. C. Jones, the machinist.
N. D. Bolster has just put In lot Of
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01

A. Packard has opened store Of agri.
cultural implements Of all kinds. Mr..
Packard is practical farmer, and knows
well the the farming implements that will
best suit the farmers.
Edwin Thompson has repaired and re-
plenished his tin-ware and hardware store,
and now has fresh stock Of goods.
We are glad to record the fact that Post.
master Hayford Is regaining his health.
Lake View Lodge Of 1. o. Of g. T., d
Canton, is still in q flourishing condition
It now has over one hundred members
meetings are held weekly and we'll attend.
ed.
Rev. o. Roys, who has labored with sue
cess In Canton for the past year, will re.
main another year. (SxcoR.)
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01

TEMPERATURE LAST WEEK AT A. NJ
Sunday. 24o clear; Monday, ., clear
Tuesday, $50, clear; Wednesday, 20
clear; Thursday, 2+o clear; Friday, 80
snow. Saturday. 80 @, clear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01

WHIPPED FOR WIFE BEATING.-ANSAP-
OILS. Md, April 25.-Willism Pack, con-
victed 81 whipping his wife, was given
twenty lashes this afternoon on his bare
back. This is the first enforcement OF the
law Furnishing wife beaters 10 this county
Il
Good We should have such q law in
this State
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01

Of butter tubs manufactured at North
Paris-patronizing town industries.
Alva Shurtlef u erecting an ONCE, next
70 Walkers clothing shop. A. C. T. King
does the carpenter work.
The roads have settled rapidly, and they
are In good condition In this vicinity.
The farmers are preparing for their
springs work; they are to plant their u.s.
nal number OF acres Of sweet corn-many
Of them believing this TO be one Of the
most profitable crops they can raise.
Messrs Burnham & Morrill, are prompt In
their payments, and every farmer Is sure
Of his money.
An unusual number OF the buildings are
receiving rich coats OF paint.
Mr.. Maxim the School Agent reports
whole number Of scholars In the Dist. No
2, 2ll.
F. C. Merrill has been very busy Of late
shipping plows to various sections Of
Maine; his spring business far exceeds thai
OF any previous year. The o. x. pillow is
having the approval OF the farmers, and ID
destined to have great sale. The "Cham
pion Horse Hoe" will be up to its formel
excellence, and will be sold at reduced
price. Quite number have been ordered
by Massachusetts, dealers.
S. p. Maxim & Son are removing TIT
lumber from the basement OF their shoI
to put in machinery. The orders come In
so fast that they are obliged to increase
their present manufacturing facilities.
G. w. Hobbs who has run variety store
atNorway successfully has rented the store
In Odd Fellows Block which has been va
cant for some time and will sell crockery
glass and tinware at the lowest prices.
Mr.. Whitehouse OF the frm Bailey 4
Whitehouse, blacksmiths received Sc
we're injury to his right hand while shoe
ing last Thursday.
n. Mason has been compelled to cease
his labors as one Of the assessors for
while on account Of Ill health. Capt
Pratt who has filed that position accept
ably is doing his work at present y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01
Newspaper Decisions.

I. Any person who takes paper regularly
nom the ofhce-whether directed 10 his name or
another's, or whether he eas subscribed or not 10
responsible for the payment.
2 liza person orders his paper discontinued be
must paw alt arrearages, or the Publisher may
continue 70 send Il until payment Is made, and
collect the whole amount. whether the paper 10
taken from the ONCE or not.
3 The Courts have decided thai refusing 70
take newspapers and p eriodicals from The poet
once or removing ana leaving them uneAied Tor
- yrind facie ey idence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01

THE Argus thinks that Governor ROBBIE
should appoint Democratic Judge to I'LL
the vacancy occssioned by the retirement
OF Chief Justice Appleton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01
APRIL es. 1855.

APRIL es lsos.'
Twas on the twenty.eighth at dawn.
The ground was robed In white,
Old Winter had sent on storm,
And put the Spring 10 flight
Winter. unwelcome guest. has come,
And piles the snow in heaps,
While Boreas likes 10 see the fun
The snow In frollc leaps.
Let friendship keep my bosom warm,
Twill cause each one 10 smile.
And smiling looks, from each fair form.
win stormy hours beguile.
No gloomy thoughts my soul eclipse.
No fond affection dies,
No unkind word escapes my lips.
II Love each faults describes.
Then let the wind in fury rage.
II will again be calm.
Man must read yLriety's page.
or home will lose its charm.
No storm without is so severe
As one.within thy breast:
Then let the snow dance-never fear.
For Sol will make II rest. HARTFORD.
Thirteen inches OF snow fell-dritts four fee
deep.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01

A barrel Of cider burst at Tillson's
wharf. Wednesday night, deluging the de-
.-R0cklaRd Courier.
1t must have been either very small
depot or a tremendous barrel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01

Five inches Of snow fell last night,
which is proving like the snow which fell
on the 2Sth, 1858, and on the 26th, 1874
thirteen inches at one time, both years.
blessing to the grass ground, which looks
well for the long, cold, snowy winter.
Where the suns rays are felt the ground
settles fast. Sap utensils were housed by
many, by the 10th, to the joy OF many, ow-
ing to the miserable sap weather-one OF
the worst ever experienced. No sign Of
damage to fruit trees by the mice. The
snow leaving without damage.
HARTFORD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01

rhi kbOhu, april <lsI-Mr. a. ". Tlkc
has bought Mr.. VIM. Stilphen's house.
Mr.. Stilphen is thinking of going West.
Mr.. c. w. Pike has bought Of Mr.. Allard
the house on Portland St., formerly owned
by Mr.. John Wentworth.
Temperance meeting at the New church,
Sunday p. m. Readings by Misses Sara
Towle and Alice Glines remarks by Messrs.
Stone, Pike, S. Stark, etc.
The funeral OF Mr.. Oscar McIntire was
attended by DR.. Mason, on Friday after
noon.
Mrs. Thos. Pike OF East Fryeburg died,
April 18th.
Mr.. J. W. Towle has bought the shop
built by Mr.. James Lord, and moved 1t on
Main St., between his house and Mr.. War
riner's. He intends to open a bakery.
Mr.. r. c. Harmon has moved into the
Eaton house.
Fast day afternoon there was game OF
OF base ball between the Academy boys
and picked nine of the village boys-re-
sulting in victory for the former.
Thursday evening the frst meeting Of
the Academy Lyceum was held; . very
successful opening.
Mrs. A. II. Evans is visiting friends in
Mass.
Mr.. David Sawyer is intending to return
TO Fryeburg to live.
Mr.. J. +. Osgood 10 in town.
Rev. J. K. Mason, ID. D., OF Fryeburg,
has received 8 special invitation from the
President OF ".Societe Generate de pour I
Enfdnee Abdndonnee on Coup able" to at
tend, and take part in the discussions, At
an International Congress, TO be convened
at Paris in June next DR.. Mason has
been corresponding member OF lie Soci-
etc Generate de Prisons, for some years,
and an occasional contributor TO the Bull
letin published bi-monthly at Paris.
INo.
GREENWOOD, Apr. 23rd.-Suow has dis
appeared OF late.
Cummings Bro. doing good business
81 the mill.
Mrs. S. B. Cole, who is 90 years OF age,
Is quite well.
Mrs. Joseph Cummings is IS years OF
age; she is very feeble and has been sick
since last Oct, and is kindly cared for by
her daughter
| Mr. Lemuel Durham has q drawing, OF
his own work. OF "Solomon's Temple,
and is prepared to give Instructions and
and explanations TO Sabbath schools. Mr..
ID. has many productions of his own com.
position that are worthy OF publication.
Mrs. W. Cole has little girl about three
weeks old.
Mrs. Woodin is very feeble.
Most of the schools commence the frst
OF June. E.P.K.
HARTFORD, April 25.-If you will please
re- publish the following from the Norway
Advertiser, 1858, will try TO reclprocste
the favor, as 1t was I'm my pen.
WN. BicKSELL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-01

HARTFORD, April 25.-If you will please
re-puIlish the following from the Norway
Adrertiser, 1858, will try 10 reclprocate
the favor, as 1t was I'm my pen.
WM. BicHSELL.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-11-03
THnITribune hssl estsblished ( reput,

THn Tribune has eatab ablished : reputa
ton for falsehood during the present
campaign which viii forever shut out all
competitors in that line. Its editorial
page for the past two weeks has been )
conglomeration Of lies, embracing every
known and unknown variety. The won
der is that there are Jet . few people
who will contaminate their minds by
reading its barefaced lies, and the hope
is that another week Of its present course
will find it tabooed in the h rouse, store,
Office end shop Of every respectable,
truth-honoring citizen Of Denver. It is
useless, with my limited space. to attempt
to enumerate its dirty work in this line
during the past week only. Not word
of truth concerning the workingmen.
their ticket or their committee has APP
peared in its columns. i will not further
stain the pages Of my paper by replying
in detail to its foul lies but take the
dirty job (under protest) at wholesale
and pronounce every word it has said
detrimental to the workingmen and their
campaign as wilful and malicious lies
made out of Whole cloth. and am viii
ling to leave it out to the informed and
honest men in and out Of our ranks, and
will live or die as champion Of the
wage-workers cause in this commhnity
upon their verdict.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-11-03
nThe workingmen are matter OF supreme
indifference to Mr.. chaffee y Times,


The Tribune cut quite figure in the
interview field one day this week. As
usual it misrepresented facts and the
words of the gentlemen it Intercepted.
! told the reporter who called upon me
that Negenfuss would not allow him to
print what I said, and he didn't. The
manager of the Tribune knew before he
sent the reporter out that the trades and
labor societies of this city did not take
political action as body, and SO told
the reporter. TOLD him something else,
which he considered very pertinent, but,
as | assured him, Ziegy wouldn't let it go
in. Mr.. Higgins, president of the Typo
graphical Union, was also quized by the
reporter, but what he said was distorted
and built up to such an extent that he
did not recognize it himself, when it ap-
peared in the Tribune. Great people,
those tribune folks; but tile regard they
have for the truth is too insignificant to
be discernible.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-11-03
SAN FRANCISCO TRUTH.

What the working people need is to
read and study their present situation,
the pfecedents of past history and the
tendencies for the future. The only
thing needed to thoroughly revolution
.ize the present system of evil and put
the people in possession of their full
God-given rights is to make them con,
versant with these rights, get them to
understand what is probable ifthey con-
tinue the lethargy of the past fifty years
and what is possible if they will think
and act. ID.
l know of no better way of bringing
about the desired results than to dis
tribute the reviews and thoughts of wise
and advanced thinkers of this and other
countries. And know of no better
medium through which to learn these
than the SanFrancisco Truth, which
journal | consider to be the most
advanced and thorough publication in
favor of the poor classes published on
the American continent. tits presided
over by men of deep research, informa-
tion and fearless honesty. 1t numbers
among its contributors some of the ablest
thinkers and most experienced labor
champions in the world. and is what its
name denotes the fearless dispenser of
truth
l would love to have Truth in the
hands of every worker in Colorado, and
/ hope that out of the many who, will
read this there will be few who will
decide to have it.
| can get specimen copies for any who
may desire them, will gladly receive and
forward subscriptions to the publishers.
The subscription price is $2a year, and
there is not wageworker in the state
could spend that amount of money to
better advantage.
Think of this seriously, friends, and
The Labor enquirer., 1883-11-03
BEEeHER.

This grand old man, with his world
wide reputation did not deem it beneath
him to address our delegates. His re-
marks were witty but full of meat. When
such men as Beecher know of us and ap-
Ipreciate our work we may rest assured
that we have not organized in vain. He
called our convention one of "brain and
Drawn" and we feel that the compliment
in this instance was well deserved, for a
timer body of laboring men never met in
this or any other eountrv.-Firemen's s
Magazine.
( How in Gods name could any man
claiming to represent class of working
men through an official publication pen
such contemplate, unmanly sycophantic
slush as is contained in the above para
graph? "Brain and brawnn he might
have, but honor and manhood must be
strangers to him.
This Fireman's Magazine has displayed
an excruciting anxiety for some time
that some one would think it was the
organ of workingmen; it has on several
occasions, with an eagerness worthy a
better job, given the world to understand
that the organization it represented
and its twin-was not laboring mans
society, and had no sympathy for other
wageworkers, but that it would ever
steep itself so deep in the frog pond of
sycophancy has not seemed possible. A
union of workingmen may put ON all the
airs they wish, and the honest, intelligent
workers of other callings will only smile;
but when representative of a society of
men who are among the hardest of the
worlds workers and of the most ty-
rannically ruled, bends his back and
licks the feet of a hypocritical old scoun-
drel, who derides, abuses and lies upon
the honest SONS of toll, the men of Hbrain
and brswn"-I say when such evidence
of toadyism is shown in the ranks. where
can hope find q footholdf
Does not the man who wrote the para
The Labor enquirer., 1883-11-03
.'The workingmen are matter Of suprem,
Indifference to Mr.. chaffee. Times.

The Lothrop-Seott. or Scott Lothrop
combination is now an admitted fact by
all who are at all posted on campaign
matters. If Scott is elected clerk he will
be the puppet of Lothrop and will jump
only when his master pulls the string.
For having this honor placed upon the
puppet he gets a per cent of tie fees
which come into the Office. Scott knows
how to work the. robbing dodge in the
county clerks Office, hut Lothrop con-
trolled the republican nomination. So,
to each proportion of the pap. 1t is
about time to break up that little snap,
and put an honest and self-controlled
man in the Office. Every vote for Charley
Wilson will aid in the good work.
Workingmen, you are interested in re-
form. Help along the good work by
voting for Charles S. Wilson for the of.
fee of clerk and recorder.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-11-03
SYNONYMS.

ST. PETERSBURG, October 26,-Count
Tolstoi, minister of the interior, and
D'Elianof, secretary of state for the leg
islative department, have submitted to
the car proposition that the heads of
the various universities in Russia shall
hereafter be appointed by the governor.
They point to the alarming increase of
Nihilism in these institutions of learning
and assert that sstudent" and aNihilist"
are becoming anonymous Cablegram.
And so the tyrants' tools have discov-
cred that student and "Nihilist' are
becoming synonomous Any one who
understands and feels the expressions of
the people by the tyrannical govern.
ments of the world can readily under
stand why the student should be Mill
istic. The only trouble is that there are
not students enough.
The downtrodden children are begin
ming to study political economy; they
are beginning to understand why the
few bask in the sunshine of plenty while
the many toll and drudge through life
of deprivation and want. They are be-
coming to understand why the man who
works not enjoys all, while he who works
continually enjoys nothing. They are.
beginning to understand why he who
produces is hungry and naked, while he
who produces nothing is clad in velvet
and ermine and fattens.
These things make Nihilists; they
make Communists; they make Inyinci-
bles. The poor, wretched devil who
plods on under his heavy load and never
stops to think why another NO. fairer nor
half as strong as he passes him by, leay-
ing cloud of dust Behind his carriage
wheels, is not the man who cries out
against the injustice of man.
/ 1t is the man who thinks as he works,
who, while he wipes the sweat from the
brow with one hand, tears aside the veil
of superstition and ignorance with the
other. 1t is the Student" who says the
systems of the world are but schemes of
robbery concocted by man to rob his
brother. He sees this as he studies the
great subject and he cries out against the
wrong. bel
His cry is laughed to scorn, his plea
for mercy spurned. How long, if he be
a true man will he continue to cry and
beseech? Will he not soon spring upon
his feet, dash his futile tears aside and
cry out: My suffering, my misery and
grief is my own must not my salvation,
my emancipation be my own?
Thus does the student" become the
"Nihilist" in Russia And thus will the
thinker the world over become the actor,
unless the misery and wretchedness be
relieved and Justice opens her eyes.