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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25
A crusty old LAWYER once. relate.

~ SIustl oIu lawyer once, reIales
writer in The Philadelphia Record, ruled
the bar in an Indiana town for years
with rod Of iron. He was a man OF
ability, originality and high attainments;
and partly out of respect for his real
worth, and partly because he was ugly
when crossed, the bar and the bench
were content to let him have his own
way But at last there came to that
town for the first time a young United
States District Judge who was known to
have a good deal of will Of his own, and
every one was curious to see how he and
old Judge Complete would get along.
The latter had the first case on the dock
ct when the court opened, and at once
began ponderous argument with view
to overawing the young Judge. But be-
fore he had gone far he was interrupted
with: Judge Complete. you needn't
pursue this line OF argument any further.
You know that it is not the law" The
startled old counsellor could hardly be.
lieve his own ears. "What did you say,
sir ;" he asked sharply. 81 said" re-
peated the young Judge. unabashed.
THAT you need 90 no further on that
line of argument that you were not
stating the Law as it is" swell, sir /;
well, SIR" said the old gentleman, taking
off his eyeglasses nervously. perhaps
your honor knows the law better than
do; :" and then. in q more insolent tone,
"your long experience no doubt enables
you to speak" "Mr. Clerk" said the
new District Judge, quietly, "enter up
fine of s25 against Judge Complete for
contemp. of court; and Judge Com
plete, routed for the first time in many
years. sat down in q daze. II was
wholesome lesson. not only to him but to
his brethren of the bar. The man who
taught il was Walter @. Gresham, now
Postmaster General of the United States
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

of their own creation, and sometimes
they have to correct blunders and miscon-
structions. Now and then a trial needs
revision. "Errata: On page A. ID.
1888, for Dukes jury read Jim Mutt. !"
Now when the proof-reader makes this
revision the sentence reads more smooth
ly. In the first reading it was harsh,
DESCENDANT it grated roughly on our
sense of justice. But the revised SEN
tence is all right. and we read it with a
general sense of satisfaction and feel
ing that the chapter may properly close
right there.
The man whose profound reverence
for the law always breaks out at the
wrong time and in behalf of the wrong
man tells US that the law which should
have hung Dukes must hang young Mutt.
So it would If God had filled our veins
with ice water instead Of blood. But
men are not clans. If the law will not
hang the right man when it should, be-
cause it is asleep, most certainly it shall
not hang the wrong man because it can
when it wakes.
Lynch law is the child Of the court
room. The offspring is Legitimate may
be, but none the less it is "natural
child" If the law never slept; if the
courts dispensed only justice; if the
wrong man never won law suits if in
nocent men never went to jail, and if it
did not sometimes cost the government a
million dollars to acquit thief; if muir
derers never walked out of the court room
amid the triumphant applause of their
friends, Judge Lynch would adjourn his
court forever. James Mutt, the avenger
was not possible until the Dukes jury
called him into being. Had the crea-
lures which composed that body hanged,
imprisoned or even banished his fathers
murderer, the quiet, inoffensive boy would
perhaps have never been known outside
his own county. But the law would not
svenge him, and this boy had to teach
the law its duty and perform that duty
for it Lynch law is bad thing, but
it Is better than no law; It Is better than
corrupted law; it is supremely better
than the law that stands by the open
grave Of the victim and holds the broad
shield of its protection over the murderer.
Herr Most never made a communist in
his life: il isn't the Russian students
who make nihilists of men. James Mutt
never suggested to himself that he 60 out
and shoot somebody. It's the president
and directors of the solid insurance COM
pany or bank who divide up the money
among themselves and HE away to Can
NADIA, or give the depOsitors and patrons
ten cents on the dollar that make COM
muni.ts it's the government that stands
with its feet on the neck of the people
that makes nihilists It's the law that
protects and respects such criminals as
Dukes that puts the revolver into the
hands of young Mutt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

The GAMBLERS OF KENrUcKY.-Un-
der a peculiar law Of the commonwealth
of Kentucky q person who has lost at
gambling can recover exactly the amount
Of the loss, while a person other than
the one who made the losing can recover
thrice the amount lost. Recently an
Overton woman, and her name is Settle,
strange as it may seem, sued two men
with whom her husband had been un-
successfully playing cards. She was
awarded Judgment for thrice the amount
of the proven loss. The husband. had he
been the plaintiff would have got one
third as much. A test of the law is to
De made in the supreme court Of the
State
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25
TINE TO SToP IT.

It's too bad, Sir or Madam, but don't
get frightened. Your hair is falling off,
that's certain. A glance in the mirror, or
al investigating committee Of fingers tell
the dismal story. We won't discuss the
possible cause. 1t Is enough that Parker's
Hair Balsam used now viii prevent further
destruction. Is your hair somewhat gray,
too. and crisp? Alas, yes. The Balsam
viii give back the original color, softn ess
and gloss. Not dye, not oily, elegan tly
psSngwsd, perfect dressing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

The Supreme Court OF Ohio decides that
a promissory note, properly flled out from
printed blank, except that the amount
was not written out. though put In figures
in the margin, is worthless. The marginal
figures are memorandum only, and no part
of the note
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25
An EYE TO BUSINESS.

A. NJ. Gerry, the Druggist, Is always
wideawake to business and spares no pains
to secure the best OF every article In their
line. They have secured the agency for
Kemp's Bslsam for Consumption, Coughs,
Colds, Asthma. Bronchitis. and all afiec-
lions OF the throat and lurgs. Sold on q
positive guarantee. Price SOC. and sl.0oi
trial size free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

Magistrate (who has lately taken to him.
self a wig)-"H'm, I think | have seen you
here before. and on a similar charge. "
Drunk and disorderly female No, your
'Onor; s'elp me. never The last time
was up afore bsld-'esded old cove. not q
bit like ye.'' rSentence, fourteen days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

Gentlemen Of the jury, said an Omaha
lawyer, "would you set rat-trsp to catch
q bear; would you attempt TO spear buff
alo with q corkscrsw, or attempt TO ball
out the Father Of Waters with tin dippers
Oh. no, gentlemen; neither can you be
guilty Of finding my client guilty Of man
slaughter for taking the life Of q woman"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25
Many wears AGO. when chief Justic

Many years ago, when Chief Justice
Oakley was holding court, among others
who applied to be excused from jury duty
was q commonplace looking man. with q
few spots on his face. "Whats the ex-
cuse?" asked the chief justice, without
raising his head. "Iv'e got the Itch |"
said the man with scared look. "Let
the clerk scratch him out" said the Judge,
without smile, and called for the next
man."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25
OK THInrY DAYS TRIAL.

THE VoLrAIC BELT Co., AarsbaH, Mich,
will send DIR. Dyes's celebrated Electro
voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on
trial for thirty days TO men (young or old)
who are afflicted with nervous debility,
lost vitality and kindred troubles, guaran.
tseing speedy and complete restoration OF
hath and manly vigor. Address as above.
n. B.-No risk Is incurred, as thirty days
trial Ia allowed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25
" Show me . sensible man who IL OF

[" Show me sensible man who Is OPP
posed 10 capital punishment! exclaimed
a lawyer while in conversation during a
recess OF court. - am" replied gen.
tleman sitting near. .And why so, sir :;
give your reasons" because I am SEN
fenced TO be hung next month. "-Arkan-
sdtp TrQreler.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

Lawyer" You say you made an exam
nation Of the premisesf What did you
and?" Witness-"0h, nothing OF conse-
quepce, beggarly account OF empty bores
as Shakespeare says" Lawyer" Never
mind what Shakespeare says. He will be
summoned and can testify for himself II he
knows anything about the case"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25
How He DOUBLED Hrs TRADE

Mr.. Ben. w. Patton, pharmacist, Globe
rillsge, Mass, says that the miraculous
pain-cure, 81. Jacobs Oil; has greatly help
ed his other business, ana the sales OF the
remedy have doubled In one month. He
keeps large supply always on hand. or
flcers of the Army and Navy pronounce St.
Jacobs OIL, to be the greatest pain-cure OF
the a0e
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

have used two bottles OF the House
hold Blood Purifier and Cough Syrup. and
found II the best thing yet for the blood.
II builds up the system, makes blood and
gives a good appetite and is pleasant TO
take. c. W. JOHNSON,
Waltham Mass
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

CAN recommend Ely's Cream Balm TO
all Hay Fever sufferers, 1t being, in my
opinion, founded upon experience and q
sure cure. Twas afflicted with Hay Fever
for twenty-five years, and never before
found permanent relief-Webster II. Has
kius, Marshield, VT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

A French investigator has discovered
that the character OF persons dream de-
ponds in great measure on which side
the sleeper lies. The dreams OF lawyer,
then, who habitually lies on both sides
must be very much mixed
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

don't feel uneasy about the future
prosperity of my children except Tom"
said an Arkansas lady, In conversation
with an acquaintance. Poor Toms mind
is weak, and fear that like his father, he
will be compelled TO practice law"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25
Newspaper Decisions.

l. Any person who takes a paper regularly
from the ofhce-vhether directed 70 his name or
another's or whether he has subssribedror not Is
responsible Cor the payment.
2. II person orders his paper discontinued he
must pay all arre2rAges, or the Publisher may
continue to send K until payment Is made, and
collect the whole amount, whether tbs. paper Is
taken from the Ofice or not.
& The Courts have decided that refusing to
AXE newspapers and p eriodicals from the post
Office removing and leaving them uncaLed for
is prima iacse ey idence OF fraud
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

When symptoms OF malaria appear In
any form, take Ayers Ague Cure at once,
to prevent the development OF the disease,
and continue until health is restored, as It
surely will be by the use OF this remedy.
A cure is warranted In every instance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

MY dear fellow" remarks the Judge to
the plaintiff, who had lost his action before
him, "you had a mighty good case, but
what made you employ such an ass OF q
lawyer" Because had been told that
he had the ear of the court"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

A young lawyer appeared before Wash
ington Judge with his umbrella under his
arm and his hat on, and in his agitation he
forgot 10 lay either aside when he began
speaking. " Hadn't you better raise your
umbrella'" the court kindly suggested.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

If any OF the readers OF this paper do not
know OF .yohRson's AaodyRe Liniment, We
urge them to find out about 1t. Write to
DR.. Johnson & Co., Of Bangor. 1t is the
most marvellous remedy in the world.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

The tenscity with which people abide by
their early faith In Ayers Sarsaparilla can
only be explained by the fact that 1t is the
best blood medicine ever used, and Is not
approached In excellence by any new can
didate 10. public favor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

vEGErINE is a great panacea for our aged
fathers and mothers; for 1t gives them
strength, quiets their nerves, and gives
them Natures sweet sleep.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25
"A San Antonio lawyer does an Ina

"A Dan Antonla lawyer does an lri-
mense business. according to his card in
a local paper. The card reads: 81 at
END to all the business in the State and
Fe deral courts" This must make it
hard for the other lawyers to make liv-
ing.-STtings.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

81 am happy TO say" writes W. c. Nor
rir, 10 Tremont-st., Boston, "that Elliss
SPAWN Cure is the best in the market. 1t
cured my horse OF large Bone !Spdrin, az
ter other liniments, etc, had failed"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

HAVE USED GREAT AMERICAN SPECIFIC
for lame knee with which I had been
troubled for three years, also swelling In
my instep, three applications relieved me.
M W. Best, Portland, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

II is said that PATHS voice has failed
about 10 per cent since she left for En-
rope. She will probably take trade dollsrs
at the box Office when she comes back.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

Drs. Newton Blair, Buckhannon, West
Va, report that Browns Iron Bitters are
giving general satisfaction"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

RThe Diamond Dyes always do more
than they claim TO do. Color over that
old dress. It win look like new. Only 10
cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

DECLINE OF MAN.
Nervous weakness, Dyspepsia, Impotence,
Sexual Debility, cured by Wells Health
Remover"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

One OF the largest fruit preservers In
California came from Glasgow. or course
he Is q canny Scotchman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

It Is wise saw that sets its own teeth
on edge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

Apicked nine The quart Of early straw
berries.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25
Robert J. Burdette.l

KILLING THE FELLOWS WHO ARE POND
or KILLING.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25
JUDGE LYNCH'S COURT.

ITS SPEEDY DECISIONS AND IRREvocABLE
SENTENCES.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25

Notice Is hereby given that the partner, hip here
tofore ex isting between the undersigned, carry.
ing on business under the firm name Of the South
Paris Furniture Co., 10 thik day dissolved by mu-
tual consent. All persons indebted to the late
TO y. A, Thayer, who will receipt for all dues, and
pay all bills which have been contracted BY the
company.
so. Psrs, Sept. 5, 1883.
T. f. HATHAWAY.
a Fla. THAYER.
shall carry on the furniture business at the
mill ofthe late So. Paris Furniture Co.. where
shall be glad TO meet! all our old patrons and
many new ones, F.A. THAYER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-25
Farm For Sale !

At great bargain if applied for within three
weeks. One Of the best farms in town. containing
lsge and pasture. Cuts forty tons OF hay, all
moved with machine. good orchard and wood
lot, two wells ofnever falling water srd a SPLEEN
did mineral spring. The buildings consist Of
cellar under whole, oil in good rpsir. Pleas
antly located one mile from Wet Sumner village
on main road. To an early customer viii sell
the best bargain that has been offered in a farm
or Will exchange Tor q stand In vilsgs. Amply by
letter or in person 10 GEO. r. PULsIFER,
West Sumner, Me.
The daily enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1884, 1883-09-17

courses through the streets of Biz
lings. The citizens of cur sister town
view the appearance of this strange
element with mingled curiosity and
doubt. but on the whole think after
they get used to it will find it good
thing. 4>. +.
The father of R.. D. Gutgesell, Of
Miles City, who was an engineer OF
construction on Grants Mexican rail
way, was killed in the City Of Mexico
a few days ago. The engineers got
into dispute with the Mexicans and
the latter attacked toe Americans and
killed six and wounded three.
Miles City has had another fire,
which occurred last Friday morning
about 10 o'clock. It was confined to
a building owned by Leighton, Jordan
Co., on the corner on Park and Bridge
streets. The fire was got under con-
troll before much damage was done.
Hineman & McTiernan, who occupied
the lower story as a saloon, lost about
5000. The upper. floor was stored
with furniture belonging to Leighton,
Jordan & Co, the owners of the build
ing. The loss was considerable, but
fully covered by insurance. The fre
originated from the explosion of an
oil stove.
The daily enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1884, 1883-09-17
Tho Willard PARTY.
O.. K.

A train bearing Henry Willard and
his German guests left Portland yes.
terday morning and is expected in
Livingston some time tonight, and
two other trains, with the balance of
the party, will arrive on Tuesday.
From here the main body of the ex-
cursionists will go down to the Park
to spend some days in looking over
its wonders before returning to their
eastern or foreign homes.
The daily enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1884, 1883-09-17
NEWS NOTES.

Hayti is in the throes OF a reyolu-
tion.
France and China are about to make
| peace.
| There were l73 business failures
last week in the United States and
Canada.
There is railroad war between
lines running between Chicago and
Louisville.
Junction City. Ohio, was burglar.
lied and robbed of all postal notes and
the full equipment for issuing them.
President Arthur was one of the
| pall-bearers at the funeral Of Hugh ].
Hastings, late editor of the New
York Commercial Advertiser.
General Fl. J. Hunt, commander of
the department of the South has been
placed upon the retired list, and his
command is temporarily in charge Of
Gen. Hancock.
There was riot on Friday among
the Lehigh coal miners. The police
attempted to restore order and pistol
fight took place, in which two persons
were killed.
Vignaux and schaeffer are to. play a
match game of billiards. Of, 5000
points, in Paris. next month. and the
former challenges the latter to play
another game for the worlds cham.
pionship.
In Minneapolis the other day wo.
man attired as a man insulted a Grip
pie on the street, and he showed eight
and the falsely dressed woman was
arrested and her sex discovered. She
was accompanied by her lover and an,
other pair similarly gotten up. bnt
her three companions fed when she
got into trouble.
On the 3Oth of November, 1879,
Postmaster.G General Key issued an or.
der prohibiting the postmasters at
New York and New Orleans from
paying money orders or delivering
registered letters to the managers OF
the New Orleans Lottery Company
upon written finding that they were
engaged in obtaining money through
the mails by, means Of false and fraud.
.ulent representation. On Saturday
Postmaster. General Gresham ISSUED
another extending and confirming
that of Postmaster-G General Key, and
making it apply to. all postoffices in the
United States. -.
The daily enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1884, 1883-09-17
CORRESPONDENCE.
FRIDLEY S, Sept. IA, 1883.

| FR1DLEY S, sept. IA, 1865.
EDITOR ENTERPRISE:
Since my last previous before letter
| 1 have been bobbing around. I went
up last week to Tom Miners creek
and eat dinner at PfhOls' ranch and
had green corn and cucumbers, pick ed
from their garden. Saw in the garden
there musk melons, ripe tomatoes and
hubbard squash, and as yet not a sign
of frost. They have a garden piece
comprising about ten acres. that lies
near the mouth of the stream, and
protected on each side by high lands,
and the reason they give for not being
frosted is steady current of air
which, / think, comes from some
warm place, not necessary to mention,
down through the gulch or canyon of
the creek.
/ also went over the wagon road to
Bozeman, and enjoyed the trip, the
scenery on the way being very new to
me, and some of it really sublime. l
saw numerous places where different
ones are mining coal, and some Of the
coal very fine. the best saw near to
McIntyres, where we stopped for din
ner and found Mac one of the kind of
men that knows how to keep hotel.
We passed through the soldiers quart
ers AT Fort Ellis, where the u. s. boys
seem to be enjoying themselves; a
very fine location for them. At Doze.
man I put up at the Northern Pacific
hotel and had all wanted to eat, and
brought on in reasonable time after
being ordered, and I will say I have
not since have been in the territory
been better served than at the N. .P.
hotel. Came back by rail safe and
sonnd.
You may put down the fact that at
this point is the boss place to catch
trout and shoot ducks.
Mr.. Fridley yesterday, at two shots,
killed twenty-five ducks that he got.
and some wounded birds Of course got
away. I have seen over 500 in flock
several times when have been fish
ing. some of them very large. but
mostly the teal duck. We are looking
every day now for wild geese to come
in here, as it is a bout their time for
putting in all appearance. Plenty of
them now in small lake seven miles
above here, aad grouse near by till
you can't rest.
Yours. O. Il.
The daily enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1884, 1883-09-17

l f.as. - + is
! Helena is to have her streets mum.
bered.
Itis understood that newspaper is
soon to be started at Townsend.
C. L. Vawter & Co.. one of the lead
ing business firms in Helena, has as
signed.
Nearly one-third Of the roadbed Of
the branch from Helena to Wickes has
been completed.
The corner stone of the Baptist
church in Helena is to be laid with
Masonic ceremonies.
A Butte miner fell down the shaft
of the Gagncn mine distance of 800
feet and WAS crushed almost beyond
recognition.
The engineer who pulled the Vii
lard train from Bozeman to Golden
Spike didn't get bite to eat from
Friday till Saturday afternoon.
Improvements are being made on
the upper Missouri OF such natlre and
extent as will allow boats to reach
Benton at any time when ice does not
interfere.
A body Of prisoners in the Helena
Jail made = break for liberty on Friday
evening and Eve escaped. All WE'RE
rscaptured. however, bnt one. G. n.
Cooper, 2 horse thief. who is still at
large.
The ClaFk's Fork Bottom 1rrigatine|
ditch Is en:nplete and the wster
The daily enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1884, 1883-09-17
The BIal.ney- -Stone.

The expression, He has kissed tho
blarney-stone, :. is applied frequently 10
fatterer with smooth tongue and
ready speech. This famous stone is in
the parapet Of the large square tower Of
Castle Dlarney, in Munster, ireland.
When visitors ask for the Identical
stone, the gnide points, to = stone sew
eral feet below tho one ushalIy salutetL
The latter may be kissed MI cffort,
Int # = man wishes ~ lkibs the rel
1blafncy he must &et sonae strong
person ?, e hold him y w heels ovsr