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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-12
Mn wORLD-s IMPOSITION.

IliE MOklsll ENINNA AANNs
The Worlds Exposition that Il 10 he
held az New Orleans, i 20 Tar perfected 10
all is departments that Il l. now In order
20 state that IL will be the largest worlds
fair ever held. The buildings are larger
than those erected for the Philadelphia
centennial. The exhibits ouinumber those
OF any previous exposition. Zach OF the
States, except possibly one or two, VIII DC
represented by an exhibit. Congress has
made loan Of I'll, 10000 In favor OF THIS
centennial exposition. The United States
government will make a special exhibit,
the largest IL has ever attempted, costing
hundreds OF thousands Of dollars, and 10
that end a mammoth building l. pelng
erected In the group OF exposition oalid-
lngs. The Mexican government has ap-
proprlated 500, 900, and will erect spec
ial building for is unique display. Inc
Central American republics have been
aroused from their long slumoer and. VIII
be fully represented TOT the hrst VINE
among the great nations OF the eafth' Az
the exposition one may learn more about
the natural resources OF those regions Than
by an ordinary visit % Mexico or CentrAi
America. To lovers OF music vlsit 10
the Exposition will be highly gratifying
as there II a music hall capable OF seating
/ N 900 persons and stage large enough 70
hold COO musicians. Grand concerts VIII
be given during the season. Beside this
the fact ought 10 be known that New Or
leans Is the only city In the Union that has
had an established opera during half CEN
tury. Nor Il this all. Strangers mink
themselves well paid By making visit oil
pleasure 10 the quaint old city At any time
During the carnival season tens or thou
sands OF visitors flock 10 the Crescent city
TO sec the gorgeous pageants prepared an
ually At an expense 10 the citizens or RON
500. 900 TO s2OO, 900. This lavish expend.
iture OF money Il for the gratlncatlon OF
strangers and home folks, and the displays
are absolutely free. The citizens OF the
Southern metropolis who do such large
things, In such large way. have pledged
their word 20 make their Worlds Fair the
crowaing event OF the century and they
will do II.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-12

The enterprislng firm OF Hood 4 CO.,
are doing a rushing business In Hoods
SarssparillA aud Hoods Tooth Powder
both well known and appreciated by thou
sands who have tested their efficacy. The
Sarssparllla has effected wonderful cures,
not only In this city, but In various parts
OF New England, where Its merits are well
known. Ia. L0teH CfirsH.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-12

List OF patents issued 10 Maine invent
ors Tor the week ending July 20, reported
for Us by Coombs 4 Mason, Solicitors OF
Patents, Bangor
II. Libby, Lewiston, Rein guard for WIFI
ie-trees.
N. A. Morrell, Pittsneld, Sleigh shoe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-12

Noucx-Palllser, Palllser s Co, Z, .,
aud II Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, the
leading architects and Publishers OF works
on carpentery, ballding and architecture.
and who have won al the great competl-
tIons for every description OF public build
Iues. and from whose designs thousands
OF artistic dwellings have been erected all
over the country, want a representative 10
travel Ia every county with their new pub
LEGATION. See advertisement elsewhere IN
our columns.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-12

Tnr catalogue for 1854 Of the long e..
tsblished and vel kaown Hebron Acade-
my l. a band, Rlsinz large amount oi
Information which l. Of great value 10 any
contemplating a course Of study In this
part % the oouutry. Ithis been establish
ei more than seycn,y.nyc years. u swell
known that many Of The prominent men
81 our country 10 The various walks OF llie
have tvailsd themselves of IT, instruction.
10 4 with confidence that the faculty OH
smother years course under The present
instructors ~ which W. W Mayo =. ih'
competent Principal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-12
POLITICAL NOTES.

Mr.. Y. c. Allen has presented Post
master Manley aud each employc OF the
Augusta POst-Ofilce with a copy % his bio-
biography OF Mr.. Blaine.
Mr.. Albert =. Hamlln OF Otisheld, who
was born aud bred a Democrat, has come
out for Blaine aud Robe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-12

IA BUcKSAN q Co, % Mechanic fall-,
agali Insert the cut Of that splendid ofgau'
f1r which th,y are SCENTS This arm has
bai'i up lsrgr business DO ssyrfal difee-
ton. They probably do ihe lrfgcst ready.
mr.ir cloihiug Manufacturing business in
The Siatc. and itslr Isian ti.ds in Ivy
aud si8udsri good. d. remarkably large.
10 i known that they viii DO iast as they
agrcc and the confidence created BY this
knowledge, will always bring a large re-
ward % the nrm which earns To-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-12

ANp0VER. Aug. sth. Rev. wm. v Jor'
dan AMI wife arc visiting their ffiends here.
M Jordan Vas Formerly pastor Of NE
cousl Church a. this place.
Rev. Mr. Jackson % PrOyidence, r l.,
preached a. TIE Cong1 church. sunday A.
~, Aug q
J. l. Bailey saw three beafs ON Lone
Moantaln. "Wednesday of this week.
Mr. OTIS Howe OF White Cap farm, Ne.
Ramfori. has the ane., piece Of growing
wheat We have sen This season. r.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-12

Pooh rooUE The family of Poor OF
Poor. with an connected with 10 BY cof-
auguinliy or allied with ii by marr.igs,
will hold 10. Trionnial M,cii8g ~ Anio.
yer che original home of che Daniel tribe
on thc tenth DAY % september i,si
There viii bc AM clcciiln of of'clfs ol
the Association. business meeting and a
banquet 90 which ihofc vii bel .pc,che.
and songs. with a general Interchange 81
family gooi feeling.
PR order of ihc Commliiee.
AfrnEp roonE
Those Who propose o. attend NIil please
notify Alfred ro0rc. Salem. Mss about
Zen Jays previous 90 the meeilng hat pre-
pifaf.Dr. mty hc inside
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-12

Ina e. STocsnRu0r Of Portland. Ne f.,
sends us the August No. of his Mascot aaf
Hone Journal. containing "Thc Flower
and the Brook. " Fond Hearts must Part
AMI " Pride of che BcgImeat the fret q
sweet piece ~ music Wit th' Norls a.
tached Those who receive % will ssy 10
IL worth DE price OF iho magas.uo
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-12

TOpCuCc Cor The CAMPAIGN No. Z.
fan ,lrs .xine. wIth wick. per lo0. sf3,o0; sam.
pie sHher slfs. postpaid. ~ cents Hand les.
beet Ions, si.75 per lo0-
A. sPEIRs. No. wineham, Msiaf.
PORTABLE FORCE PUMPS.
Im.rufsetnre spelrs' Genuine Hue Tin PeIts'
Die Forcs Pump and flTe kxtngsisher, Which
are being s0ld 20 extensively. Agents on saisry
OF comm isslos wanted. send stamp lot terms.
No postal cards noticed. a. sfhih.
No. windhsm, Mainc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-12

NxrANTED.-A Live, vide AWAKE man 70 40.
w ficit Insurtfee In Paris and sfloinirg towns
FOR one ofthe ot'c- sad strongest LIE Insurance
Companies IN b. w0rf. Wllh The tight party,
AL With onf ~hi l. y lirg 70 pat real and sssI
az Irso M ea,s. - srrsngfnepi can be made
viii D wlil eas his lsDof pleasant fenuntrs-
tive srd I-@imssn'. ~ nrssioss knouiedfs OF
ths ssse-- y - ",.'si. rslsl.iis Address
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-12

trees grow Nc In the academy yard. There
i a bit o. history connected with them
which win give you In due time. H.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-12

BnYa>rs roSp. Aug The barn Of
Mr.. Isasc ;. Curtis. u ua.od about three
mile. from che village wss struck hY light.
u.ug sr1ut eight o'clock on the evening OF
Aug e. ana burned with about twenty-five
tnus of lay. ami some farming tools. Loss
siso0. Insured la The Patrons Of IlusbAni-
~ Coz about sioo. The barn hal iust been
nswiy saingicd a. a COS, % about QUE hun
drci dollars.
Frceman Farrar. OF North Woodstock,
iioi Friday, Aug, D, nom ne result Of a
flr rsctisod a short time since. lie was
a,out ~l ycsrs years of age.
some farmers all obtain about The same
amount of has they dit last year while
Others wu gee very much less. Grain.
corn aul roiaiocs are looking well.
Wool AMI eggs bring about The sane
prce-i,-. hay IL worth az.
Ai1rlo n.mmock. shoemaker. has moved
iu over Stephens store. e.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-12

BrCEuup. August H.-Since our last
writing thc Democrats have raised Cievc-
laud AMI Hendricks Gag. Coi. Braioury OF
Portland delivering the address.
ASt John ani Daniel Gag Is suspended
u1fcr nr a.. r. nriighams piazza the
Or has always nccn a Democrat
Eisari Cole has bolghi the house late
" occupied by Mr. Adrian Holmes.
"Aunt Jcrusht shaw has obtained a
pcls.ou on account OF che death of a sou
.n thr army.
A party of nearly ans made whst Josiah
Ausus wife would call a Pleasure EKer-
uou. t1 strcakci NJ Tuesday
Res Dr Weston of wc,ibrook Semlna.
ry. q, expected o. pr,sch tomorrow lu thc
NeihotIs. church
if is some years since a Photograph
has 1.-uri to pitch bis tsut sithiu our
rrgc.ucfs ugai artists are uoN at
work hrrc -
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-07-24
AGE.
BY AUKREM COUCH.

BY AUhHEMCOUCh'
.,ror are but children of an older growth"
Some poet says lhls ii''ihe 'ho W '--'-'
a oge creep slow and certainly on both
Sirit and body, whether we believe 1t
SCpnnt and we are sometimes very loath
~ ~ Ia 90. or, consenting, inly grieve it;
~ ~ when we scarcely have begun to dry Oft
1 La. yyeat of life's hot harvest day, we die off
H.. ,bere is no avoiding it, and all of us
SboIi find that out in time. There is one fate,
With many ventures, for the great and small of
us;
And when desires no longer heed the call OF us
Who have grown bald and lost our youthful gait;
And when spirits fire not at the gleam OF
The star of glory that we used to dream or
We can live nobly and subdue the aggressor,
OId AGE and deck our wrinkl led brows with laurel.
We can be young forever-the possessor
OF good name, that poverty, death nor Ill
N apy kind can age Time, the undresser
Ofnames, shall be our nurse, and make our
quarrel
With fate his own or should the world mlstrust
Deaths sleep cannot be broken by injustice!
Our spirits grow old when the tolls and cares
Ofife weigh heavy on us day by day,
Until the strong frame shudders as 1t " ears
In frutless effort-crumbling away.
The souls of the philosophers-rich heirs
OF poor contentment-may keep age at bay,
And nurse the pulSe Ol Duoyaicy, ai. sun
be youthful as they travel down the hill.
But the tired millions-how shall they keep
young?
For them there is no beauty in the deep,
Blue starry heavens, and the eloquent tongue
of nature cannot make them laugh and weep.
They have no time to think; their hearts are
wrung
With cares that have no remedy but sleep;
And they sleep and grow old-sometlmes mis-
taking
Their dreams which are of labor STILL for waking.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-07-24
IN A DARK VALLEY.

So dark we did not see the sun,
So low we felt no morning ray,
A faint blush on the mountain top
Was all that told us it was day.
No bird sang in that valley dark.
The woods were silent as could be
The brook with fingers on its lips
Crept down to meet the sobbing sea-
so dark we knew not when twas eve,
So low we heard no curfew bells;
The fading of the mountain blush
In silent awe the story tells.
Sorrow crept down the mountain side
Across the wet, dead leaves she came
We knew her as she nearer drew,
We held her hand and breathed her name.
But where, oh Sorrow, is thy maid
The maid called Comfort, where Is she?"
Look high above the mountain top,
The maiden surely followeth me!'
And oh, in JOY we clasped our hands
Our loneliness and grlevlng fled;
Eyes wet with tears looked up and smiled
The stars were shining overhead!
Like one who mid the desert sand
Findeth a wellspring cool and deep,
And gives to Allah praise and prayer,
Then falls into gentle sleep.
We who had waited, oh, so long,
For tokens from the Upper Land,
Gave thanks-then rested through the night,
As in the hollow of His haud.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-07-24
New Story About Blaine.
iSan Francisco Post.

1t was the custom of Mr.. Blaine, while
Speaker of the House, to walk from his
residence on Fifteenth street, near 1, in
Washington, to the capitol, a morning
constitutional of say mile and half
He always took the same route, which was
naturally along the quietest and least
ofice-hunter frequented streets.
One morning, in the winter of 1875, the
writer was plodding along through heavy
fall Of snow in one of the most deserted
thOroughfaIes of the town, when he OBJ
served the tall form of the Speaker short
distance ahead. The feathery snow pre-
vented the footsteps of either being heard.
AS the writer reached a corner around
which Mr.. Blaine had turned he saw that
the latter had stopped, suddenly transfxed
by scene on the other side of the way.
Outside the closed door of one-story
frame house stood sorrowful group
enough. A woman of about forty, attired
in the weeds of widow, was sObbing
bitterly on the shoulder of little girl, who
strove in vain to comfort her. Three
other small children, with wet eyes and
sorrow stricken faces, stared wistfully at
their late home, while a meagre array of
boxes and utensils piled on the pavement
completed the self-evident story The
poor family had just been turned into the
street by some pitiless landlord. Pausing
just long enough to take in the picture,
Blaine strobe impatiently across the street,
and, without word, began fumbling
around the lock of the door.
"You can't open it, sir" said the shiver-
ing little girl. ''The man locked it and
went away"
Without word, the statesman walked
rapidly away. When short distance
down the street he turned and said
brusquely:
No such thing. The key is in the door,
saw it myself"
In astonishment, one of the children ran
to the door and cried:
Mamma, it isn't here at all. There's
nothing but a piece of paper. Seew
And the poor woman took and untwisted
a hundred dollar greenback
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-07-24
A Republican Senate.
New York World,

The Republicans have at present ma
jorlty of four votes, practically, in the
United States Senate. There are 80 Re-
publican Senators and 2 Readjusters who
are Republicans of Republicans" against
36 Democrats.
The terms of 25 of the present Senators
expire on the Sd of March next year. Four
teen of the retiring members are Demo-
Gratis and eleven Republicans. The sue
cessors to five of them have already been
elected. Mr.. Allison, of Iowa, has been
chosen for another term. He is Repub-
lican. Williams, of Kentucky; Jonas, of
Louisiana, and Pendleton, of Ohio, all
Democrats, have Democratic successors.
Mr. Slater, of Oregon, gives way to Re-
publican.
OF the other retiring Republicans, Hill,
of Colorado; Platt of Connecticut; Lo-
gan, of Illinois; ingalls,, of Kansas; Jones,
of Nevada; Blair, Of New Hampshire );
Cameron, of Pennsylvania; Morrill,, of
Vermont, and Cameron, of Wisconsin, will
most probably have Republican successors.
There is a possibility that Lapham, of New
York, might be succeeded by Democrat,
but the Republicans already have the State
Senate by six majority.
OF the fourteen retiring Democrats, one
has already given way to Republican, in
suring that party, if there should be 10
other changes, a Senatorial majority OF SIX
in the next Congress.
So the Senate is almost certain to have
Republican majority during the first two
years of the next Presidents term.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-07-24
Sensible Conclusion.
Sacramento Cal Record Union.

loacIdnleHto WALL fleCOrU-O mon.
Men very often during election times,
especially Presidential, make some very
reckless wagers, and do some exceedingly
foolish things. On the day before the
Presidential election in 1864, when Lincoln
and Mcclellan were opposing candidates,
William Baker, wealthy Missouri farmer,
was in st. Lonis He was strong Demo-
crat and an ardent admirer of Little Mac"
He bet several thousand dollars on the
election, and when he could get no more
bets he called for Notary Republic, and
in the presence of number of friends and
neighbOrs took a solemn oath that he
would never wear hat until Democrat
was elected President. In consequence of
that foolish oath he has been going bare
headed for the past twenty years. At each
recurring election he would work and
pray for the Democracy to win, and when
the news would come that the Republicans
were victorious, he would remark: "Well,
| will wear hat after the next election"
Several years since he came to California,
and settled in this county. His constantly
being without hat whether at home or in
the city, rain or shine, made him an object
of curiosity, and his eccentricity was re-
lndIheu upoH W strangers anu OtHeIS III
ways very annoying to his family. Last
Friday one of his sons was in the city, and
returning to the ranch he informed his
aged father of the result of the Chicago
Convention. The news almost paralyzed
the old gentleman. He exclaimed: what
did you say-Blaine and Logan, too ? This
is too much. There is no longer any hope
for the old man. Hitch up the mare-go
to the city and buy your old father hat
If any one asks you what's the matter
with me, tell them the old man says he
has been making a id fool of himself for
twenty years, and now he is going to wear
a hat and vote for Blaine"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-07-24

der the 2gis Of the government at Wash
ingtOn, which would tend to increase the
export trade of the United States at the
expense of Great Britain" that epithet,
borrowed from English politics, will have
no terror for an American.
To him who says that he cannot support
MIR. Blaine because of conscience, there is
nothing to be answered, since he stands
upon a ground beyond the reach of argu-
ment, he assumes, however,
GREAT RESPONSIBILITY,
and we ask him to take good heed as t.
his steps. We suggest to him that there
may be a merit in the self-discipline which
permits the people to have their own way,
because even if our lives be cleaner and
our judgments better than theirs, there is
still a possibility that our information is
incorrect or our conclusions from it erro-
neous. We appeal to him, if he live in
Massachusetts,, not to mistake for conscience
the resentment he may feel for sharp words
spoken years ago, and which broad-minded
men have forgotten, and if he live in New
York that he see to it that his conscience
does not conceal his approval of certain
English views upon the subject of political
economy. We in Pennsylvania see no
reason to strike at so distinguished and
able a Republican. We perceive no merit
and no wisdom in hurrying into an alliance
which necessarily includes the most cor
rupt elements in American politics. We
decline to form league with men who
always opposed the measures we held to
be of the most Importance, who now re-
ject the reforms which we regard as essen
tial, and who still cling to those means of
sitting minorities which Republicans have
discarded as unworthy. We feel that
whether or not Mr.. Blaine was our choice
for the nomination, his election will best
serve the interests of the people, and to
defeat him would be to aid in the restora-
ton of machine" methods, and to entrust
with general power party which bas
given every evidence of inability to exer-
else it in such way as to promote the
common welfare
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-07-24
THE LITTLE HAND.

Thine is little hand
tiny little hand
But if it clasp
With timid grasp
Mine own all, me? well can understand
The pressure of that little hand!
Thine is little mouth
A very little mouth
But oh what bliss
To steal kiss,
Sweet as the honeyed zephyrs of the south,
From that rosy little mouth!
Thine is a little heart
A little fluttering heart
Yet it is warm
And pure and calm
And loves me with its whole untutored art,
That palpitating little heart!
Thou art little girl
Only a little girl
Yet art thou worth
The wealth of earth
Diamond and ruby, sapphire, gold and pearl,
To me, thou blessed little girl!
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-07-24
COIOred Race at the South.
louisville Courier-Journal.

what is now the condition of the color
ed people of the South ?" asked reporter.
II have had an opportunity to see the
colored people in all the Southern States,
and am prepared to state that their condi-
ton is progressing rapidly for the better
everywhere. In the towns and cities they
are buying property as fast as their means
will admit, and are availing themselves Of
school privileges whenever the opportunity
is presented. Many of the old customs of
slavery are being abolished. and are rapidly
passing away. The evidences of progress
are especially noticeable among the women.
The old head handkerchiefs are being dis
carded, ,and a taste for more appropriate and
fashionable dressing are being developed.
There is scarcely colored house in the
South that has not pictures hung upon the
wall, and on the table are books in ac-
cordance with the taste of the owners. 1t
is quite common thing to see lives of
Lincoln and Douglas in houses where one
would hardly expect to see money invested
in that way. The colored people are es
pecially hopeful, as they have been, Of
working out the colored problem in the
South and from present appearances, with
the growing opportunities the South will
develop the highest standard of negro
civilization, because the avenues to wealth
and prosperity are broader in the South
than any other part. There is still little
friction between the races, but it is rapidly
passing away, and, outside of politics, the
best of feeling exists between them.
"My view on the political situation is
that when the Southern people become
politically more tolerant, and accord the
negro that which he is justly entitled to
according to numbers, the rising genera
ton, with the advantages of education and
knowledge, will work in fellowship politi
cally with the Southern people, because
their interests are the same. l regard the
present condition of things-that is, the
colored people of the South looking to the
white people of the North for sympathy
and support-as being unnatural and will
not always exist. Whatever is to be the
interest of one class, whether free trade
or protection. is to the interests Of the
other, and the Southern people will have
their opinions regulated by the interests of
the South. AS for myself l believe that
free trade is decidedly to the best interests
of the colored people, but they have been
taught to regard the Democrats as their
enemies, and among the ignorant the men
tion of Democratic doctrine is enough to
insure their voting against it. They will
learn eventually, as they become more
educated, that the tariff is working them
an injury, and will be guided accordingly.
In the South the white people do not have
much objection to social equality, but do
not want political equality with the color
ed men. In the North this is decidedly
the reverse. They will be regulated by
the negro himself proving his capacity for
self government and enlightened citizen
ship"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-07-24
sTHE WAY OF THE WORLD

Laugh, and the world laughs with you;
Weep, and you weep alone,
For the sad old earth must borrow its mirth,
But has trouble enough of its own.
Sing and the hills will answer;
Sigh il is lost in the air.
The echoes bound to joyous sound,
But shrink from yoicing care,
Rejoice, and man will seek you;
Grleve, and they turn to go;
They want full measure of pleasure,
But they do not heed your woe.
tie glad, and your friends many;
Be sad, and you lose them all.
There are none who decline your nectared wine,
But alone you must drink life's gall
feast, and your halls are crowded;
Fast, and the world goes by.
succeed and give, and it helps you live
but no man can help you die
mere Is room in the hall of pleasure
nor large and lordy train;
Dut one by one must all file on,
through the narrow aisles of pain.