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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

severe Win conNAncN thcl rueh Vfet-
come two hundred and II there be one
hundred Of you they shall overthrow a
th,u,And ofihoss who believe not. War
&, cninn.d Joa ag,ia.' The inhlss q
true hi.r,r.. shsu Jou meet The un-
b.llests matching in great number
against you. turn no, your backs unto
them. ior whose shall turn bis back unto
them on ,ha, day. unless he ,urneih
aside 70 fsh,. shall draw on himself the
Indignation Of God. and his abode shall
BE- hell. an IN journey shall !, be thi,her"
Failing 20 spread his doctrine BY peace
sal means. be declared var against inf
dcls. and succeeded in enlis,ing a few
followers. who in the fret engagement
achieved signal victory over superior
number. hence this success was aseribed
10 Divine agency All those who fell
in battle were promised an abode In
paradise, which among the ignoran, and
.upersiiiious. was strong motive to
joia the Moslcm standard Deceived by
the ar,ifoe. of the imPos'er. they were
alsays ready 70 defend and propagate
their religion by shedding the blood OF
their fellow men. Holy wars were pro-
secuted By Mohammed AMI his suscess-
ors sgains, al di.belisvefs, who were
generally .ubjugAied and obliged to ac-
knovlsdge the Moslem religion. The
magnificent AleSandrian Library con-
iain.ng ZOO. 900 volumes was destroyed
by the orders o, Mohammedan eailiPh'
iof the reason IL ii contains what j. in
The Koran i, ought 90 be burnt, and Il
/, lon't contain What !. in the Koran 4
ough, TO be- burnt" A former library
of 10000 volumes, few years prior
10 the christian era. was destroyed By a
Roman army under julius Cesar The
destruction of these famous Libraries was
an iuepairabls les TO literature, fo' bad
they been preserved, no doubt We should
have record, reaching back ages beyond
the mos, Ancion, ones existing a. The
pressn, day.
Carlyle. an ancien, author, thought the
prophe, homes, in nj. efforts % establish
hs religion bat there sr, 90 many pas
sage. revealed. 70 meet all eSigenee' in
hi. mission. We can only believe bis
work 10 be- a well concerted and deep
laid scheme to palm Of bis deception up
on credalou. and .uPsrsii,ious people.
Wherever his religion prevailed idola''y
va. abolished. ye, /, tended TO the deg
radiation o. all female believers, whereas
under the auspices Of the christian re-
lision TIA, class stand on an equality and
are assigned a, exalted a position as the
other sex
n We look through the dian otscuri,y
Of pas, ages, IN all coan,nss and elime''
wherever man has existed. hs has been
partially controlled by crude. Il no, we'll
grounded IDEAS o. religion. Among all
these numerous systems, whether oIigi-
na,ing from blind superstition. the Ari'-
fces Of man. or Instituted by Divine
Agency, none will compare in purity and
moral excellence TO the Religion pro-
claimed by the savior Of mankind.
Wherever ,ha, prevails, We 'se the high
e., example Of morality aud ciyilira,i'n.
l.AYNAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22
ARTRMUS WARDS CAMPAIGN
AGAINST LEE.

"Whai was the question, Colonel, you
wished 10 pa, 10 fueai B'oWn'' said
the proprietor, whose raddy coahisnanee
shone with pleasure.
"well, simply this, partly for my
own satisfaction And partly TO answer
those who have asked me the question.
Pay. Mr. Browa. did you ever fight
asains, US during the war
This va, uttered in all sober earnest
ness We felt ,aa, Il was ou; Of place,
and ye, We collla't help admiring the
ColoneIs genuine honesty and simPli;i'y
Of purpose and feeling.
Aremus's eyes twinkled though bis
face wa. composed and bis manner seri-
Gus. as be answered "Sinoe ! came
South. Colonel. have been frequently
asked ,ha, question. Permit me to ans.
wer !, in my own fashion" lie drew
himself up and folded his arms. We
drew closer around him, anxious for once
10 hear the humoris, express himself Sc
riously.
II did my duty faithfully, Colonel. BY
sending substitute to the war have
me, him since. Doubtless he will ye,
return 10 his fAmily's bosom, to draw a
pension in my place. | was therefore
excused from further active service. But
I always oPenly proclaimed i,'-here he
was exceedingly imPressive-"tha, as
long as Gen. Lee KEEP, away from me, !
would keep away from him. | would
never 70 after him. Bat | said, never
,heless, repeatedly and without conceal
ment, ths, II General lee and his fifty
thousand men came marching up into
northwest New York State. where my
old mother and | lived on my humble
homestead. and Gen. Lee was to order
hi. men to attack my homss,ead-I did
say as I said before, tha, ] would send
my old mother to the rear, and ! would
take down my GrAndfAihers old muske,,
and Id load her up with buekshOt and
then I'd send Gen. Lee word and II be
and hi. fifty thousand men didn't retres,
I would attack every man Of them, and
follow them to the Potomac And you
see, Colonel Gen. Lee mus. have heard
Of this. for he never once came near
me e.
Amid the burst OF laughter which fol-
lowed, he departed, and ! never saw him
again.-TRe Manhattan.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

A eouvsnisn, bss for soiled clothes Il
nade q thres pieces of b-d-ticking. or
SIMILAR strong material. These are ob-
0as o. rOanded slightly Al the upper
aorasu' aad ars placed one over the other
Aad boand together With braid Sits
A's eli ia the too outside ones. and the
sdses ooand. and q b.g = thus formed
"a s.ss sids q the inside piece Hung
y q braid on the inside Of close, door.
Hrl - fOand very useful.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

everywhere are refusing % take white,
lardy looking butter excep, AZ grease
prices Consumers want nothing but git
edged butter. and b1yers therefore recon
mend their patrons % keep Uniform col.
or throughout the year by using the In
proved Butter Color. made ~ Well, Rich
ardson & Co, Darlington, W. IL Is The
only color that can be- relied on % never
iuiare the batter. ami % slsays give the
perfect color Sold by druggists and mef'
chants.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

Prompted Rev. RI White. of 6reeuyllle,
Y, 20 write that la eight hours aftef
MI. wife began t0 take ArnLOrHOEOs Tor
an attack of ipfsmatory rhrumatism' she
surprised all by waking ron room %
room, Comparatively free from pain The
Specific Cure" a. Mr. White calls H.
went directly q the diseased parts, rc-
duced he Inflammation, assusgcd the pals,
and worked q rapid cure, A. it invariably
Ioea
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

A man very much intoxicated was
taken to the station. "why did you
not bail him out =" inquired bystander
Of q friend. "Bale him out :" exclaim-
ed the other, why, you couldn't pump
him out -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

SI~KEEr N TIE Flsn0S The D.a.
moad Dyes alsays DO more than they
claim % 40. Color over that Old dress.
IL will look like new They are warrant
4. Toe. A. druggists Wells, Richard.
son 4 Co. Burlington, W
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

TlY's CREAM Balm has cured ms of Ca
tarrh of several years standing. have
recovered my sense q taste and smell The
Balm has no equal A. cure. fRANk q.
OGDEN, Elizabeth, n. J. Apply with m
Ger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22
Iors or PE1rLE

get bilious. have heavy headaches, mouth
foul. yellow eyes, etc, oil the direct result
% Impure blood which can be- cleAnsed. re-
newed and enriched with kidney Wort.
IL acts AZ the same time on the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels and has more real virtue
Ia a package than can be found In any 9th
en- remedy f0r the same class ~ diseases.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

60 carefully 10 Purchasing medicine.
Many advertised remedies can work great
lniary-are worse than none. bsrt9'k
Blood Bhfsrs are purely = vegetable pre-
parAilon the smallest child can take them.
Tney kil disease and cure The patient In a
az. and klnilY NAY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

Lucy Larcum has written poem cntlt.
LED II Climb % Rest" In these days of
elevators Ia al the first class hotels, climb
ing ~ rest seems a supsrfaliy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

TnE GEEArEsI RoHnEKY N % prevent
the recovery OF the sick, BY urging upon
them cheap and worthless limitations OF
invaluable medicines. The true IL. 7.
AtwO0d's Blttsrs bear his slgnaturc, A.
well a. the trademark ~ +" Beware Of
All other siguature-. This meiicine u -
well known. produces the most rcmafka'
Die cures.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

The Ohio editor who wrote, "Our wood
/. about out, bot. thank Heaven, this i
campaign year, should b. investigated
There l. evidently bribery somewhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

NoRwAY.-The managers Of the Norway
rink have but one session a week now
every Thursday evenlng-and anticipate
a, that rate no dimlnutlon In Interest OF
attendance throughout even The hotties,
weather OF summer. fasi-day there was
skating during the afternoon and In the
evening a very successful ani well attend
ed antiquarian masquerade There were
many doc costumes and excellent repre-
.enta,lons OF ''ye dress ofye olden time,
As well as many fanclful and groiesque
csrIca,urcs. May.dsy. which also comes
on Thursday, there will be skating after
noon and evening, with attractions for the
evening net ye, determined on. The pop
ularl,y OF the roller skate has steadily In
creased here and Mason Brothers, hard
ware dealers, report tha, they have sold a
very large number OF skates since last
November and that their trade has not
been confined 20 Norway. bu, tha, orders
have come Ia from various sections OF the
county.
souru PARIS In the I've mile race at
the rink on the evening OF the l2th, Mas
ter Frank Richardson OF South Paris. won
nrst money, time twenty-five minutes and
forty.two seconds q remarkably good
record for boy OF bis years and sire, and
that TO In a rink requiring forty laps 10 the
mile. Ifit had been necessary In order 70
beat, he eosld have made very much quick
er time. Everett sanborn, Norway, sec
ond money. Prizes, three dollars and two
dollars. Both skated with the greatest
fairness, but Mr.. Pierce and Master Bsyes
the other two contestants, fouled and were
ruled out when the race was about half
done yet all would have passed on pleas
antly had not L. w. Bartlett OF Norway,
in the excitement attending the close OF
the race peremtorily challenged any
skater from South Paris 10 skate him mile
or s for ESQ Q side. This intensified the
excitement for few minutes. The chsl'
lenge was promptly accepted BY Mr.,
Leonard, and has since been by Charles w.
Bowker, who is now ln Portland. Mr..
Leonard named As the plscs the "BUou"
rink OF Portl.3d, or the Alameda" OF
Bath. Il now rests with Mr.. Bartlett 10
say whether the race shall ,,me on OF
not.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

Yourhcali depends on the purity o. your
blood. People who realize this ere taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla with tie best result,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

"sh.h.h, child. Young people should be-
silent when other people are taking
Then when shall yOuug people tAk,
mammai O't people are never silent
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

When man declares that he does not
wau, an ofice cni keeps on declaring when
90 real mention has been male, put him
down a. a candidate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

confuclus wasn't FAR oat OF the way
when he sali woman IL the master
piece" Coufucius must have been mar
rled, else he would never have made the
discovery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

Old Mrs. Pinaphor hopes that no more
lives will be sacraced In the hunt Tor The
north pole until some persons 20 oat there
and ascertain whether pole really exists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

This being Leap Year. % course the wife
has a perfect right % don her husoand's
eoots when she wants to shovel snow oui
OF The yard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

A French dramati.t makes one Of bis
actors In q recent play declare that bel i
holding up the trousers OF despair With
the brace. OF hope
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

Toa deacon caught BY hls minister COM
ing out of a saloon there l. nothing 30
con-ollng a. slgh, slot Beef Tea, on
the saloon window
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

10 esl ile testimony q ne multitude vho
have nsed liooD's sAEsAFAHitiA ior D.
nliy. ilnrinf. l1s..iudf, and hat gsrciai
feeling ~ stupidity, veafiness and eshaus.
tioi which every one feels during this season,
ve should he able o. present 20 our readers
ruch an o,er~hslmins bass q eomneni-
aiofy messagcs that ihc fcN Who have Do
tried ID would b. so AZ onec. IT'S positive
ref. ana has irsn 40 cfcciuaily demon
sir.ir,i that 90 one to-day denies u, That
ffoo.ls sfr,av.rnia con'alns more real med
fir-fvsircff ln 1ry article t.'fore the people.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22
what

~, NJ without feeling weary and All f.ssea ,'a
lloan on the lounge, Todo aal Nsfa .'' s1.a ~.
"a ainlost Impossible. Have ta.sn t 4. nv
c',est and arms, and thst fesling ot m,shss
sranness ars al gone. ean .ai .o, Sns'I,.nf ,,.
ofit does not press ne AZ an. feei Iess
nke vork, In isei. nke q new nan. "a.
iraully recommend HOops sSAhsArAh1hs -. -
.t,,,s N rlii some 10 me and ask wiat
shi~f cfu Very truly yours, .-......
NN"' JONATHAN J. oOBUkS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

works through the blood. rsgsiati~g' se~sns
and iri1orafino an the functions q the body.
,ssld By druggists Price ef, OF six Ia ~
HOOD & CO. Lowell. Mass
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22
DRAerr Mass.

Nls.R-. I.llooDA Co,
lowell. Mass
Rar SIrs-i have suf-
Tered from Kidney com
plaint AMI hlllQusnes for
ifteen years. Have tried
everything and never got
any good Last January.
heiOfe l commenced tax
ting liOODt sshsAfkniir
"a, everything ate bioAt-
ed me an no, palm N ny
eIsst and afms, headache
and dry. could no.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22
ROLLER sKAIING NoIEs.

~, any .I,e foot, nebc., IN the marE''.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22

s.ss.. beai two minutes, sid i.a cups
..-.r ,-st ave mlrutes, I cup % nour
-, t,.spooufal cream tartar mixed with
n ma CUP cold water with ~ teaspoon
s,f .,i. dissolved In IT, Last I cup Of
e.r Favor with ismon bake In quies
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-22
rHY HOME MAKERS COLUMN.

,rrrsss Eoa rHs HONS ~'SsHs eo,'NS'
t,t,. -Homc Mskci'. Coiumu' % March
,i,s I sa~ m aae,iiou A,kst. how o
-, .poage case send my recelp',
.,t-h thluk i very uice.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-06
TO THE WEST.

There are number Of routes leading to the
above mentioned section, but the direct and
reliable route is VIA Saint Louis over the
Missouri Pacific Railway. Two trains daily
are run from the Grand Union Depot, Saint
Louis to Kansas City, Leavcnworth, Atchi-
son, st. Joeph and Omaha.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars Of the very
finest make are attached to all trains.
At Kansas City Union Depot, passengers
for Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico and CALI
fornia connect with express trains Of all lines.
At Atchison, connection is made with ex-
press trains for Kansas and Nebraska points.
At Omaha. connection Is made with the
Overland train for California.
This line offers.to parties en- route 20 the
West aud Northwest, not only fast time and
superior accommodation, but beautiful
scenery, as it passes through the finest por-
tion of Missouri aud Nebraska. Send Tor IL
lustrated maps. pamphlets, &C., Of this lire,
which will be mailed free.
r. CHANDLER, II. G. TOWNSEED,
Geu'i Ticket ASeut. Gep1 PsSt. Agsnt.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-06
IRONTON. MO-. THURSDAY MARCH g. 1884.

According to the Vindicator, Mr.. j.
NJ. Higgins, of Stoddard county, sis
selling out with the intention of going
to Kansas" He has we'll improved
farm to sell at $40 an acre. together
with agricultural implements, stock,
etc. In about year, Mr.. Huegins
will return to Missouri, thoroughly
disgusted with the jayhawker state, or
his experience will differ from that of
the usual emigrant. All good lands
there are settled up and held at high
figures, while those attainable at any
thing like low prices, are noted prin-
cipally for their being in the latitude
of high winds, grasshoppers and arti-
fetal irrigation. Poor old Missouri"
is better State for any man who is
able and willing to work; while, if he
emigrates to pick up living without
labor, we don't know of a section in
the Union that will more surely and
quickly cure him of his fallacy than
that same haven of fexodusters, Kansas.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-06
What an E'litor Says.

from DAILY Bulletin, Rome, GU
The universal yankee" isn't always SO
smart a. he thinks he is. A French physician
of considerable repute, Prof. Guillmette, has
been curing kidney diseases for ten years by
pad which contains ingredients Of most
remarkable power; it is worn directly over
the kidneys and its virtues thus impaired to
the seat Of the diseases without going
through the whole system. Scientific men
endorse 1t in our own country, and IL bids
fair to supersede all other remedies. An en-
terprising firm has got hold of It i'm this
country, and it il for sale by all go.ahead
druggists. Our readers will do well to try
it If in need of any remedy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-06
NUMBER 81
Belleview Locals.
BELLEvIEw, No., Feb. 25, 1884

BELLEvIEw, No., Feb. 25, 1884.
Ed. Regaster-As your correspond-
| ents from this place seem to have fall
len into state of lethargy, or perhaps
have become negligent in regard to
their duty in giving you..any news from
our quiet little town. thought would
give you few items. Though, they
may have been engaged In writing for
the Herald, as it is something new,
and we all wish it success.
Our merchants seem to be doing
fair business. The new firm of Bell &
Harral seem to have q lively trade.
They have six hundred dozen eggs on
hand, and something like wagon load
Of butter. The Middlebrook peddler
came out last week and got four horse
load. The others seem to bs doing q
similar business.
The town has lost one of its citizens
in the person of Eugene Logan. He
has gone to the country to become til
ler of the soil-that is, to hoe corn and
dig potatoes, which is honorable.
We have had preaching of late in
abundance, the result of which is not
yet known. though the fruits may be
gathered many days hence. Hope so,
at least.
Five of our blacksmiths have been
on strike for about month, though
l believe they have concluded to go o
work, rs butter and eggs can be had at
low figures at Bell & Harrais.
But would not heap all the the en-
coniums upon Bell & Harral there are.
The firm of J. T. Cox & Son is wide-a-
wake, you bet.
Our postmaster has made enough and
wants to retire to private life. AS to
w. r. Read, he is old enough and has
been in business long enough to speak
for himself.
1t is now time that was saying
something in my own behalf. Unlike
those other correspondents who write
over fictitious names, expect, when T
get through, to sign myself just what
am; but before closing l must say
word in behalf of our roadoversaer. He
has been hard at work for some time,
and think he has at last accomplish
ed his greatest desire and no one could
ever conjecture what he was tiriv ing at.
He was hauling gravel day after day,
and the more ignorant class thought
that he ought to dump it in the mud
holes; but not so. It is dumped on the
highest spots. No one could,tell where
he could put the last load; but, like
the stone that the builder rejected,
when he did place it the job was COM
plete, the water surrounded, and he
can use it as he pleases.
Must quit a.id tell you who I am, as
I told you would. A MAN.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-06

The present House of Congress will
not attempt to abolish internal reve-
nue. taxes. It will, however, amend
the laws SO as to make the system o.:
collection little more in accordance
with the ordinary methods of q free
government. The burden ofcomplaint
is not against the tax, but the harsh
and inquisitorial means often resorted
to by out-of-the-way officials, who,
long in position. have in many in
stances come to regard the people as
their servants and not their masters.
Spirits and tobacco can well afford to
pay all the taxes assessed against them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-06

The Supreme Court, in a late decis-
ion, says that a prosecution on infor-
nation must be only on information
filed by the Prosecuting Attorney. A
case was taken up from Jefferson coun-
ty, appealed on this point, and the de-
cision of the lower courts reversed.
The Jefferson Democrat says that "the
court, though not called upon to de-
eide the point, intimates that prosecu-
tions for larceny can only be by indict-
ment to be constitutional. There are
offenses that can be prosecuted on in
formation, but the information must be
filed by the Prosecuting Attorney"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-06

AS the tariff.reform bill takes shape
in the hands Of the committee, it be-
comes apparent that the majority pro-
poses to deal honestly and with good
judgment in reference to the business
interests Of the country. Republicans
have all along been hoping that, with
an overwhelming majority in the house,
the Democrats would go off on craze
and adopt such measures as would
alarm the industries of the nation; but
sLch is not the case. The committee
has labored assiduously to correct the
evils and inequalities Of the system,
only; and it is doubtful if the opponents
Of the bill will be able to find a good,
servi"eable peg to hang an objection
upon when it comes before the House.
The only articles OH the free list are
salt, coal and lumber, and in all res
poets the committee will closely follow
the golden mean"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-06

1t ought TO have heen Tilden and
Hendricks in 1880, but the will of the
people was not expressed at Gin
cinnati, and Democracy g,t left when
election time came around. 1t is to be
hoped that even politicians may gain
wisdom through experience.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-06

Hon. NJ. X. McGrath, Secretary of
State, we presume, will he candidate
for reelection, and will be almost GER
tain to "git thar" He is one of the
very best officials the State has ever
possessed-always courteous and oblig-
ing, and, withal, efficient and faithful.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-06

Jas. G. Donnell, of Madison county,
has been solicited to become cam
says the Pt1indeaier, but doesn't tell
us whether Mr.. d. will yield to the
solicitations of his friends, and enter
the uncertain Arena Ct politics.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-06

Freight trains collided at Deiaplains,
Ark, on Monday night of last week.
Two men were killed and one seriously
hurt. The Poplar Bluff Citizen says
that if the reports are true, the whole
cause of the accident was criminal care
lessness. One of the trains had stop
ped to load up, without having put
out signals.